Formula One (F1) Returns to Sepang Malaysia: Who Stands to Benefit?

After years of waiting, Formula 1 is finally making a comeback to Malaysia!

Formula 1 will officially return to the Sepang International Circuit from 2 – 4 October 2026 for a special one-off race.

For motorsport fans, it's exciting news. But for investors, business owners and the tourism industry, it represents something even bigger — a major economic boost that could benefit many Malaysian businesses.

So, who are the biggest winners? Let's break it down in simple terms.

What's inside Sime Darby Property's RM1.25 billion "New Economy Venture" Fund?

Malaysia's property sector is quietly evolving.

While many people still associate property developers with residential housing projects, some major players are increasingly moving into data centres, logistics hubs and industrial assets that support the digital economy.

The latest example comes from Sime Darby Property, which has launched a new RM1.25 billion investment vehicle known as the New Economy Venture (NEV).

But what exactly is this fund, and why does it matter? We summarised it in the below 7 key points here...

IOI Properties Plans RM7.58 Billion REIT Listing

Another major REIT is entering the Malaysia’s capital market.

IOI Properties Group Berhad (IOIPG) has announced plans to establish and list IOIPG Malaysia Real Estate Investment Trust (IOIPG REIT) on Bursa Malaysia — backed by a sizeable RM7.58 billion portfolio of assets.

This isn’t just another IPO story.

It is a classic example of capital recycling at scale — and it could reshape both IOIPG’s balance sheet and Malaysia’s REIT landscape.

A Strategic Move to Unlock Value — But What Does It Mean for Investors?

REIT: What Investors Must Know after the End of the 10% Withholding Tax?

Malaysia’s Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) landscape is entering a major tax transition beginning Year of Assessment (YA) 2026.

For years, REIT investors enjoyed a preferential 10% withholding tax (WHT) on income distributions — a key attraction that supported the growth of Malaysia’s REIT market.

However, under Budget 2026, this preferential tax treatment has officially come to an end.

So what changes now — and how will this affect investors and the broader market?

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(IPO Listing) Sunway Healthcare Holdings Berhad — Malaysia’s Biggest IPO in 9 Years

Malaysia’s capital markets are getting a major boost with the initial public offering (IPO) of Sunway Healthcare Holdings Berhad (SHH) — the healthcare arm of one of the country’s most recognisable conglomerates, Sunway Group.

This listing is attracting significant attention from investors locally and internationally as one of the largest IPOs in Malaysia in the past nine years.

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