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KUALA LUMPUR: Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) has upgraded its fiscal years 2026 and 2027 (FY26–27) US dollar revenue growth assumptions for Unisem (M) Bhd to 21 per cent and 12 per cent, respectively, up from the previous forecasts of 13 per cent and six per cent, reflecting stronger expectations for customer ramp-ups.

NST25 Feb, 2026 12:26pm - 1 week

Eight PKR lawmakers led by former economy minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli have called on the top leadership of DAP and Amanah to press Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to suspend Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki and investigate allegations against him.
TheEdge13 Feb, 2026 13:39pm - 3 weeks

The government, through the Land Public Transport Agency (Apad), is planning to develop an integrated cross-agency database on heavy vehicle drivers to enable more effective enforcement and monitoring.
TheEdge05 Feb, 2026 22:20pm - 4 weeks

GERIK (Feb 1): The Ministry of Works (KKR) will consider giving a six-month extension to the concessionaire involved in the West Ipoh Span Expressway (WISE) construction project after its principal approval period ends in September 2026 to implement the project.
TheEdge01 Feb, 2026 21:38pm - 1 month

Kuala Lumpur: Barangan Bernilai Rendah (LVG) mencatat kutipan hasil tambahan sebanyak RM817 juta pada 2025, meningkat daripada RM476 juta pada 2024 sejak pelaksanaannya, kata Kementerian Kewangan.Kementerian itu berkata, peningkatan itu mencerminkan pematuhan yang semakin stabil dalam kalangan penjual luar negara yang ...
HarianMetro29 Jan, 2026 09:14am - 1 month

KUALA LUMPUR: Sales tax on low value goods (LVG) contributed an additional revenue of RM817 million last year, up from RM476 million in 2024, according to the Ministry of Finance (MoF).
NST29 Jan, 2026 08:54am - 1 month

Malaysia's 10% sales tax on low-value goods (LVG) has collected a total of RM1.29 billion in revenue since its implementation two years ago. In a written parliamentary reply on Wednesday, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) said it collected RM476 million from the tax in 2024. Collections then increased to RM817 million in 2025.
TheEdge28 Jan, 2026 22:34pm - 1 month

THE Bursa Malaysia Plantation and Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT) indices emerged as the top-performing sectors on Bursa Malaysia in 2025 on a year-to-date (YTD) basis (as of Dec 19), outperforming the benchmark FBM KLCI due to the broad-based weakness across most industries. Only ...
TheEdge06 Jan, 2026 12:10pm - 1 month

Fourteen Perak Bersatu division chiefs on Wednesday called for president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin to step down to make way for the party’s renewal.
TheEdge10 Dec, 2025 21:48pm - 2 months

A total of 64,618 borrowers from families earning more than RM8,000 a month have RM257.56 million in outstanding National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) loans as of Oct 31, the Dewan Rakyat was told on Monday.
TheEdge01 Dec, 2025 16:29pm - 3 months

MALAYSIA's palm oil giants, long-blamed for razing rainforests, fueling toxic haze and driving orangutans to the brink of extinction, are recasting themselves as unlikely champions in a different, potentially greener race: the quest to lure the world's AI data centers to the Southeast Asian country.
TheStar19 Nov, 2025 13:07pm - 3 months

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 19): Malaysia’s palm oil giants, long-blamed for razing rainforests, fueling toxic haze and driving orangutans to the brink of extinction, are recasting themselves as unlikely champions in a different, potentially greener race: the quest to lure the world’s artificial intelligence (AI) data centres to the Southeast Asian country.
TheEdge19 Nov, 2025 10:13am - 3 months

PETALING JAYA: Unisem (M) Bhd is gearing up for recovery in growth amid improving fundamentals, say analysts.
TheStar04 Nov, 2025 00:00am - 4 months

KUALA LUMPUR: Unisem (M) Bhd stands to gain from increased volumes and closer collaboration following the proposed Skyworks-Qorvo merger, though it could also face risks if the merged entity streamlines its product lines or supplier network.
NST03 Nov, 2025 10:16am - 4 months

KUALA LUMPUR: Here is a recap of the announcements that made headlines in Corporate Malaysia.
TheStar03 Nov, 2025 08:27am - 4 months

Here is a brief recap of some business news and corporate announcements that made the headlines on Friday.
TheEdge31 Oct, 2025 22:42pm - 4 months

Unisem (M) Bhd (KL:UNISEM) saw its net profit drop 27.5% year-on-year in the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2025 (3QFY2025) due to foreign exchange losses and higher operating expenses at its new plant in Gopeng, Perak. It also flagged a cautious operating outlook ahead amid ongoing uncertainties related to tariffs and trade restrictions.
TheEdge31 Oct, 2025 14:18pm - 4 months

KUALA LUMPUR: Unisem (M) Bhd said it remains cautious about the opearting outlook amid the ongoing uncertainties related to tariffs and trade restrictions.
TheStar31 Oct, 2025 12:58pm - 4 months

The Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) signed between Malaysia and the US has the potential to pave the way for new investments into Perak, particularly in the non-radioactive rare earth element (NR-REE) sector.
TheEdge27 Oct, 2025 17:20pm - 4 months

Contract farmers under the supervision of the Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (Fama) who have been affected by the recent floods have been urged to promptly report the situation to the agency, ensuring that aid can be provided without delay.
TheEdge24 Oct, 2025 17:33pm - 4 months