Markets & Finance news in Crown Tower Selangor

1. F1 returns to Sepang in October, projected to generate RM1.3 billion

   4 hours ago BusinessToday Malaysia Sepang International Circuit, Sepang, Selangor 47.1 km

   The rescheduled Bahrain Grand Prix will be held at Sepang International Circuit from Oct 2 to 4, 2026, marking Formula 1's return to Malaysia for the first time since 2017. HLIB Research estimates the event could generate RM1.1 billion to RM1.3 billion in economic output, with tourism spending as the main driver.

2. Woman sells RM2,000 gold bangle for RM17,900 after 20 years

   13 hours ago The Sun Petaling Jaya, Selangor 8.2 km

   A woman in Petaling Jaya sold a 35-gram gold bangle she bought for about RM2,000 two decades ago for RM17,900. Hasnah Deraman, 54, said the rise in gold prices gave her a gain of almost RM16,000 over the original price. She advised women to buy gold according to their means as long-term savings.