Markets & Finance news in Jalan Kuantan Maran

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

   3 hours ago BusinessToday Malaysia Sepang International Circuit, Sepang, Selangor 46.2 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

   12 hours ago The Sun Petaling Jaya, Selangor 10.5 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.

3. SC and Bursa Malaysia launch InvestSmart x Bursa Marketplace 2026 expo

   1 week ago Harian Metro Pusat Pameran Pavilion Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur 14.2 km

   The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) and Bursa Malaysia launched the InvestSmart x Bursa Marketplace 2026 exhibition at the Pavilion Bukit Jalil Exhibition Centre in Kuala Lumpur. The two-day event aims to improve access to trusted financial information. SC received 1,272 investment queries from January to July, indicating greater investor awareness.