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EMI Music Malaysia

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Malaysian record label

EMI Music Malaysia is a record label operating as a subsidiary of Universal Music Malaysia. Originally established in the 1970s as a regional branch of the multinational EMI Group, the label played a major role in the Malaysian music industry by supporting local artists and combating music piracy. Following the dissolution of the EMI Group, EMI Music was acquired by Universal Music Group.2 It ceased to exist in 2014.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

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EMI Music Malaysia is a record label operating as a subsidiary of Universal Music Malaysia. Originally established in the 1970s as a regional branch of the multinational EMI Group, the label played a major role in the Malaysian music industry by supporting local artists and combating music piracy. Following the dissolution of the EMI Group, EMI Music was acquired by Universal Music Group.2

The story

Originally established in the 1970s, it played a key role in combating music piracy before ceasing independent operations in 2008. Following a 2014 acquisition by Universal Music Group, EMI Malaysia's releases had been distributed under the Universal Music Malaysia label.

EMI Music Malaysia has become part of the Universal Music Group since 2014. EMI Music Malaysia releases are distributed by Universal Music Sdn. Bhd. The publishing unit EMI Music Publishing Malaysia Sdn. Bhd have become part of Sony/ATV.

On 19 June 2023, Universal Music Malaysia announced its revival of the label.

From Wikipedia’s article on EMI Music Malaysia, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.4

Timeline

  1. 2014Dissolved Dissolved1

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