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Daily Express
5 hours ago
- Daily Express
Peter Anthony's judicial review verdict on July 9
Published on: Saturday, June 28, 2025 Published on: Sat, Jun 28, 2025 Text Size: KOTA KINABALU: The Court of Appeal will decide on July 9 whether to allow Datuk Peter Anthony's judicial review against his conviction and three-year jail sentence for forging a UMS contract. The date was set during online case management on May 16. Peter, who has paid a RM50,000 fine, was found guilty by the Sessions Court in 2022, and his appeal was dismissed on March 4. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Daily Express
10 hours ago
- Health
- Daily Express
Sabah third highest in HIV cases
Published on: Saturday, June 28, 2025 Published on: Sat, Jun 28, 2025 By: Sherell Jeffrey Text Size: Dzurizah (seated second left) and Asmady (seated second right) in a group photo with students and attendees. Kota Kinabalu: Sabah has Malaysia's third highest HIV cases after Selangor and Kuala Lumpur with 344 new cases recorded in 2024. The UMS Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities aims to increase awareness among students to spread information and understanding to peers, family members and the public about HIV/AIDS and LGBT issues. Speaking at the Red Ribbon Talk, its Programme Director Prof. Dr Dzurizah Ibrahim said the forum is an educational platform and awareness initiative that aims to provide exposure to students about HIV issues that are becoming increasingly serious, especially among young people. She said the percentage of HIV cases among young Malaysians, particularly those aged between 20 to 29 years, is also at an alarming rate. 'What is more concerning is that recent statistics also show that many of those infected are men who practice risky sexual behaviour that is often done without knowledge, without information and without consideration of long-term consequences, whether in terms of health, emotions or their own future. 'In the era of globalisation and information openness, many students are exposed to external influences including deviant lifestyles that contradict Malaysia's religious, cultural and moral values. 'We cannot allow the normalisation of lifestyles that harm public health or corrupt the morals of the younger generation who will build our nation's success in the future. 'Most importantly, the programme aims to reduce social stigma towards HIV patients and ensure they are not to be shunned but to be understood, helped and supported,' she said. Meanwhile, UMS' Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities Dean Prof Dr Asmady Idris who officiated the ceremony, said the timing of the programme is important given Sabah's HIV statistics. 'The hosting of the Red Ribbon Talk 2025 is very timely, especially when Sabah has been listed as the third-highest State in Malaysia recording new HIV cases,' he said. He said that while there has been a decrease in the number of cases compared to previous years, the figures shared in Parliament in March 2025 remain concerning and require serious attention from all parties. He pointed out that the LGBT issues discussed in the forum is not intended to condemn anyone but to understand social reality, approach it with knowledge and empathy and build inclusive solution strategies. 'Islamic teachings and other religions clearly outline the boundaries that need to be maintained, but at the same time emphasise wisdom, compassion and guidance in dealing with people who are struggling with identity confusion or social pressure,' he said.
Business Times
a day ago
- Business
- Business Times
AEM, UMS, Frencken lead semiconductor stock surge; robust weekly gains ride on domestic, global tailwinds
[SINGAPORE] Semiconductor listcos were trading higher on Friday (Jun 27) morning, notching double-digit gains over the week as a slew of domestic and global developments spelt potential tailwinds for the chip industry. A buoyant sector outlook, pushback against tariff threats and the opening of a S$123 million facility enabling Singapore to produce the chips were among the developments that could prove favourable for semiconductors. By late morning, AEM , UMS and Frencken were among the most heavily traded counters on the Singapore Exchange (SGX). As at 11.21 am, UMS was up 7.9 per cent at S$1.36 with 12.6 million shares having changed hands, as AEM climbed 9.9 per cent to S$1.56 and Frencken advanced 5.7 per cent to S$1.29. Grand Venture Technology was up by 1.6 per cent at S$0.95 and Venture rose 1.4 per cent to S$11.50. On a weekly basis, AEM surged 26.8 per cent from its closing price of S$1.23 on Jun 20. UMS was up 12.4 per cent from S$1.21, while Frencken gained 12.2 per cent from S$1.15. BT in your inbox Start and end each day with the latest news stories and analyses delivered straight to your inbox. Sign Up Sign Up The launch of the National Semiconductor Translation and Innovation Centre for Gallium Nitride – dubbed NSTIC (GaN) – on Thursday is set to give local semiconductor firms a leg-up. It comes as part of a broader national plan to uplift the semiconductor sector, which currently accounts for nearly 6 per cent of Singapore's gross domestic product. At the launch of NSTIC (GaN), Minister-in-charge of Energy and Science & Technology Tan See Leng highlighted that the domestic semiconductor sector has potential to be more competitive globally. For the month of May, semiconductors recorded the second-largest jump in factory output among segments under the linchpin electronics sector, at 3.4 per cent, behind the infocomms and consumer electronics segment which recorded the largest jump of 42.6 per cent. Earlier in June, semiconductor maker Frencken announced plans to build a new S$63 million manufacturing facility in Kaki Bukit to scale up its business in Singapore. On Thursday, semiconductor test solutions provider AEM lifted its revenue guidance for its first half ending June to between S$185 million and S$195 million, from an earlier range of S$155 million to S$170 million, following an unexpected pull-in of orders into FY2025. Beyond Singapore, semiconductors also look set to see tailwinds. A Morningstar Equity research report on Friday noted the global semiconductor sector's upbeat outlook, on the back of booming artificial intelligence demand and recovery from 2024's cyclical downturn. These factors could offset any tariff-related headwinds that semiconductors face, the report said, as it pointed to chip orders having rebounded from the 'tariff tantrum'. Moreover, US President Donald Trump's threats to lay tariffs on imported semiconductors have drawn far-reaching blowbacks from across the globe. Stakeholders protested the potential move, which threatens to snarl supply lines and raise costs for consumers, given the ubiquity of the chips which are now found in nearly everything from microwaves to smartphones.
Business Times
a day ago
- Business
- Business Times
Singapore semiconductor stocks soar, notch weekly surge on boost from domestic, global tailwinds
[SINGAPORE] Semiconductor listcos were trading higher on Friday (Jun 27) morning, notching double-digit gains over the week as a slew of domestic and global developments spelt potential tailwinds for the chip industry. A buoyant sector outlook, pushback against tariff threats and the opening of a S$123 million facility enabling Singapore to produce the chips were among the developments that could prove favourable for semiconductors. By late morning, AEM , UMS and Frencken were among the most heavily traded counters on the Singapore Exchange (SGX). As at 11.21 am, UMS was up 7.9 per cent at S$1.36 with 12.6 million shares having changed hands, as AEM climbed 9.9 per cent to S$1.56 and Frencken advanced 5.7 per cent to S$1.29. Grand Venture Technology was up by 1.6 per cent at S$0.95 and Venture rose 1.4 per cent to S$11.50. On a weekly basis, AEM surged 26.8 per cent from its closing price of S$1.23 on Jun 20. UMS was up 12.4 per cent from S$1.21, while Frencken gained 12.2 per cent from S$1.15. BT in your inbox Start and end each day with the latest news stories and analyses delivered straight to your inbox. Sign Up Sign Up The launch of the National Semiconductor Translation and Innovation Centre for Gallium Nitride – dubbed NSTIC (GaN) – on Thursday is set to give local semiconductor firms a leg-up. It comes as part of a broader national plan to uplift the semiconductor sector, which currently accounts for nearly 6 per cent of Singapore's gross domestic product. At the launch of NSTIC (GaN), Minister-in-charge of Energy and Science & Technology Tan See Leng highlighted that the domestic semiconductor sector has potential to be more competitive globally. For the month of May, semiconductors recorded the second-largest jump in factory output among segments under the linchpin electronics sector, at 3.4 per cent, behind the infocomms and consumer electronics segment which recorded the largest jump of 42.6 per cent. Earlier in June, semiconductor maker Frencken announced plans to build a new S$63 million manufacturing facility in Kaki Bukit to scale up its business in Singapore. On Thursday, semiconductor test solutions provider AEM lifted its revenue guidance for its first half ending June to between S$185 million and S$195 million, from an earlier range of S$155 million to S$170 million, following an unexpected pull-in of orders into FY2025. Beyond Singapore, semiconductors also look set to see tailwinds. A Morningstar Equity research report on Friday noted the global semiconductor sector's upbeat outlook, on the back of booming artificial intelligence demand and recovery from 2024's cyclical downturn. These factors could offset any tariff-related headwinds that semiconductors face, the report said, as it pointed to chip orders having rebounded from the 'tariff tantrum'. Moreover, US President Donald Trump's threats to lay tariffs on imported semiconductors have drawn far-reaching blowbacks from across the globe. Stakeholders protested the potential move, which threatens to snarl supply lines and raise costs for consumers, given the ubiquity of the chips which are now found in nearly everything from microwaves to smartphones.
Business Times
a day ago
- Business
- Business Times
S'pore semiconductor stocks soar, notch weekly surge on boost from domestic, global tailwinds
[SINGAPORE] Semiconductor listcos were trading higher on Friday (Jun 27) morning, notching double-digit gains over the week as a slew of domestic and global developments spelt potential tailwinds for the chip industry. A buoyant sector outlook, pushback against tariff threats and the opening of a S$123 million facility enabling Singapore to produce the chips were among the developments that could prove favourable for semiconductors. By late morning, AEM , UMS and Frencken were among the most heavily traded counters on the Singapore Exchange (SGX). As at 11.21 am, UMS was up 7.9 per cent at S$1.36 with 12.6 million shares having changed hands, as AEM climbed 9.9 per cent to S$1.56 and Frencken advanced 5.7 per cent to S$1.29. Grand Venture was also up by 1.6 per cent at S$0.95 and Venture rose 1.4 per cent to S$11.50. On a weekly basis, AEM surged 26.8 per cent from its closing price last Friday, on Jun 20, of S$1.23. UMS was up 12.4 per cent from S$1.21 while Frencken gained 12.2 per cent from S$1.15. BT in your inbox Start and end each day with the latest news stories and analyses delivered straight to your inbox. Sign Up Sign Up The launch of the National Semiconductor Translation and Innovation Centre for Gallium Nitride - dubbed NSTIC (GaN) - on Thursday is set to give local semiconductor firms a leg-up. It comes as part of a broader national plan to uplift the semiconductor sector, which currently accounts for nearly 6 per cent of Singapore's gross domestic product. At the launch of NSTIC (GaN), Minister-in-charge of Energy and Science & Technology Tan See Leng highlighted that the domestic semiconductor sector has potential to be more competitive globally. For the month of May, semiconductors recorded the second largest jump in factory output among segments under the linchpin electronics sector, at 3.4 per cent, behind the infocomms and consumer electronics segment which recorded the largest jump of 42.6 per cent. Earlier in June, semiconductor maker Frencken also announced plans to build a new S$63 million manufacturing facility in Kaki Bukit to scale up its business in Singapore. On Thursday, semiconductor test solutions provider AEM lifted its revenue guidance for its first half ending June to between S$185 million and S$195 million, from an earlier range of S$155 million to S$170 million, following an unexpected pull-in of orders into FY2025. Beyond Singapore, semiconductors also look set to see tailwinds. A Morningstar Equity research report on Friday (Jun 27) noted the global semiconductor sector's upbeat outlook, on the back of booming artificial intelligence demand and recovery from 2024's cyclical downturn. These factors could offset any tariff-related headwinds that semiconductors face, the report said, as it pointed to chip orders having rebounded from the 'tariff tantrum'. Moreover, the US President Donald Trump's threats to lay tariffs on imported semiconductors have drawn far-reaching blowbacks from across the globe. Stakeholders protested the potential move, which threatens to snarl supply lines and raise costs for consumers, given the ubiquity of the chips which are now found in nearly everything from microwaves to smartphones.
