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The Malaysian Rubber Council (MRC) was incorporated on 14 April 2000 under the Companies Act 1965 as a company limited by guarantee under the Ministry of Plantation Industries and Commodities (MPIC). MRC is governed by a Board of Trustees appointed by the Minister of Plantation Industries and Commodities. MRC is tasked with undertaking market promotion of quality Malaysian rubber products in world markets, and supports small and medium enterprises (SMEs) through domestic promotion efforts.
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First Session of MRC Townhall 2021: “Soaring Beyond New Horizon”
MRC townhall was held today for the first time this year after Encik Nurul Islam Mohamed Yusoff was appointed as MRC's CEO in March 2021.
With his speech titled “Soaring Beyond New Horizon”, Encik Nurul shared his thoughts and perspectives on MRC’s milestones, reflected on key challenges that MRC faces and last but not least, his aspirations on what the future holds for MRC.
Encik Nurul also shared his believes in the right work culture and mindset that could lead the organization towards achieving its greatest success.
He ended his speech by thanking everyone in MRC for their contribution thus far and hoping for everyone to join him in the next chapter of MRC’s journey, to spread the wings and soar beyond the horizon together.
MRC staffs were also given a smart watch each as to promote the healthy work life balance to everyone.
“The groundwork for all happiness is good health.” - Leigh Huntz
First Session of MRC Townhall 2021: “Soaring Beyond New Horizon”
Apr,2021
The Management of MRC Pays a Courtesy Visit to Top Glove
MRC Management led by the Chief Executive Officer, Encik Nurul Islam Mohamed Yusoff paid a courtesy visit to Top Glove and was welcomed by Tan Sri Dr. Lim Wee Chai, Chairman of Top Glove, Dato Lee Kim Meow, Managing Director together with its management today.
The meeting began with a visit to Top Glove Tower where MRC had the opportunity to learn about the values inculcated in the management of Top Glove especially in the care of a healthy lifestyle as they place such great importance on employee welfare.
Discussions between MRC and Top Glove today focused on MRC’s role and collaboration with the largest rubber glove manufacturer. Top Glove also shared their future plans and efforts in hiring local workers as well as creating a conducive work environment for all their staff and employees.
Soon after the discussion, MRC management was also taken to visit the Top Glove Research and Development Center to understand the research behind the process of producing high quality rubber gloves. Next was a visit to the medical rubber glove production division to understand the production process of the products.
Finally, MRC was taken to the Top Glove employees' dormitory to look at the facilities provided to their employees. Spacious dormitory rooms, comfortable pillows and mattresses, atm machines, grocery store, money changer, remittance service, laundry room and barber shop are among the facilities available. This visit can confirmed that Top Glove takes good care of their employees’ welfare and beings.
The Management of MRC Pays a Courtesy Visit to Top Glove
Apr,2021
MRC Welcomes Forest Plantation Development Sdn Bhd
Malaysian Rubber Council (MRC) received a courtesy visit from the General Manager of the Forest Plantation Development Sdn Bhd (FPDSB), Encik Zharudin Narudin today. Forest Plantation Development Sdn Bhd (FPDSB) is the Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) of the Government with the sole purpose of implementing the Forest Plantation Development Programme in Malaysia.
MRC Welcomes Forest Plantation Development Sdn Bhd
Apr,2021
MRC Chaired Joint Meeting with MPOC & MTC on the Establishment of Malaysian Agricomodities Regional Office in Jeddah
The third joint meeting between MPOC-MRC-MTC was held today at MRC Office, chaired by the Chief Executive Officer, Encik Nurul Islam bin Mohamed Yusoff. The meeting was attended by the other two entrusted agencies by the Ministry; Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC), represented by its Chief Executive Officer, Dato’ Dr. Hj. Wan Zawawi Wan Ismail, Ms. Belvinder Kaur Sron, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Faisal Iqbal, Deputy Director of the Marketing & Market Development and Mr. Mohd Izham Hassan, Manager of the Marketing & Market Development; as well as Malaysian Timber Council (MTC), represented by its Chief Executive Officer, Tuan Muhtar Suhaili, Mr. Roger Chin as the COO, Mr. Khairul Anwar and Ms. Agnes Seah as the Director and Manager of the International Business Development Division of South Asia, Middle East and Africa. Today's discussion focused in-depth on matters involving the establishment of the Malaysian agricomodity regional office in Jeddah. A visit to MRC Gallery with some briefings on rubber products were also given to MPOC and MTC by MRC’s Marketing and Development Division as soon as the meeting ended.
MRC Chaired Joint Meeting with MPOC & MTC on the Establishment of Malaysian Agricomodities Regional Office in Jeddah
Mac,2021
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Kossan Rubber is Air Selangor's First Recycled Water Client
10 April 2021
Kossan Rubber Industries Berhad (Kossan) is the first client to be supplied with recycled water from treated effluents by Pengurusan Air Sdn Bhd (Air Selangor) for industrial use. Air Selangor and Indah Water Konsortium Sdn Bhd (IWK), in a joint statement, said the reclaimed water for industrial use not linked to food and drinks was produced by Central Water Reclamation Sdn Bhd (Central Water), whereby Air Selangor held a 60% share and IWK held the balance of 40%.
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Is Rubber the Next Shortage Threatening the Auto Industry?
13 April 2021
After hybrid and EV batteries, semiconductors, select metals and even seat foam, the auto industry could rapidly be facing a shortage of tires. Global rubber supplies are running critically short, some analysts warn. Demand for rubber gloves and packaging tape has increased significantly during the pandemic, and supply has also been depleted by drought, floods and a leaf disease in the top-producing countries such as Thailand and Vietnam.
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