Unique Fire : Sparking Growth Beyond Malaysia

Dato’ Marcus Liew, Executive Director, Unique Fire Industry Holdings

03-Sep-25 08:00

Unique Fire : Sparking Growth Beyond Malaysia

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Unique Fire Holdings recently became a Main Market-listed company on Bursa Malaysia, after debuting on the ACE Market just three years ago. As a provider of fire protection systems and safety equipment, it now faces the challenge of sustaining growth, defending margins, and expanding its market share at home and abroad. Its Executive Director Dato’ Marcus Liew talks about profitability, competitive positioning, and the family values behind this company.

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Produced by: Jake Lim

Presented by: Shazana Mokhtar, Elaine Boey, Philip See

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Categories: markets, politics, technology

Tags: unique fire, safety, firefighters, manufacturing, assembly, distribution,

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