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The Malaysian Rubber Council (MRC), formerly known as Malaysian Rubber Export Promotion Council, 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 Ministry of Plantation Industries and Commodities (MPIC). MRC is tasked with undertaking market promotion of quality Malaysian rubber and rubber products in world markets. MRC has overseas offices in the US, China, India, Europe and the Middle East.
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MRC Leads Malaysian Manufacturers to Explore Indonesian Market for Precured Treads
MRC successfully organized its first ever working visit on precured treads to Indonesia from 15-18 November 2022. Two Malaysian precured tread manufacturers, namely Kayel Rubber Products and Sun Rubber Industries participated in the visit. The delegation, led by Ms Angela Chan, Deputy Director of Marketing & Development, met with three Indonesian retreaders; Vulkanin Cikarang, Raja Ban Vulkanisir and PT Rubberman as well as the Indonesian retreaders' association, Asosiasi Pabrik Vulkanisir Ban Indonesia. The visit was arranged to explore potential collaborations and market opportunities for precured treads in Indonesia.
MRC Leads Malaysian Manufacturers to Explore Indonesian Market for Precured Treads
Nov,2022
MRC Promotes Rubber Automotive Components in AAPEX
MRC participated in AAPEX from 1 - 3 November 2022 at The Venetian Expo, Las Vegas, USA. MRC Malaysia Pavilion housed five Malaysian rubber product companies, namely Fudex, Toyopower, Malcorp, Tekmedic and Supermax. MRC and the Malaysian companies showcased high-quality Made in Malaysia rubber automotive components as well as industrial gloves during the exhibition.
MRC booth received encouraging number of visitors and enquiries throughout the three-day event. MRC also facilitated business matching sessions between potential buyers and the Malaysian companies on-site.
MRC’s presence at AAPEX was further amplified by the prominent column wrap advertisement and floor decal to further promote Made in Malaysia rubber automotive components and garnered visitors’ footfall to the MRC Malaysia Pavilion. The next edition of AAPEX is scheduled to be held from 31 October – 2 November 2023 at the same venue.
MRC Promotes Rubber Automotive Components in AAPEX
Nov,2022
Specialised Mission on Engineered Rubber Products to Turkey
Recognising the huge market potentials for the High-Damping Natural Rubber Bearings (HDNRB) in Turkey, MRC will once again organise a Specialised Mission on Engineered Rubber Products to Turkey from 26 November - 1 December 2022. This is part of MRC’s ongoing efforts to increase awareness and educate engineers, consultants in the civil, structural and constructions sectors as well as civil engineering students in Turkey on base isolation, particularly on the High-Damping Natural Rubber Bearings. The programme, which will be held in the city of Istanbul, will include meetings with construction companies as well as a seminar on "Risk Mitigation Against Earthquakes Through High Damping Technology". MRC will also arrange business matching sessions between participating Malaysian manufacturers and Turkish companies that are interested to source quality engineered rubber products from Malaysia.
Specialised Mission on Engineered Rubber Products to Turkey
Nov,2022
Promotion of Rubber Automotive Components in Vietnam
MRC participated in the International Autotech and Accessories exhibition held at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam from 27 – 30 October 2022. The show brought together Vietnamese and foreign businesses in the automotive, motorcycle, electric vehicle and the supporting industries. The show introduced high-quality and breakthrough products to the visitors such as specialized vehicles, equipment for electric vehicles, automotive spare parts and components, accessories and customization, products for vehicle repair as well as maintenance. A total of 92 exhibitors from five countries participated in the show. MRC had showcased high-quality Made in Malaysia rubber automotive components at the booth and received encouraging number of enquiries especially on the belting and hoses.
Promotion of Rubber Automotive Components in Vietnam
Nov,2022
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Malaysia MDA Publishes Draft Guidance On Notification Of Custom-Made Medical Devices
16 November 2022
The Malaysian Medical Device Authority (MDA) has published draft guidance that provides requirements and a notification process for manufacturers to follow for custom products when seeking permission to import or place them in the Malaysian market. The draft document Notification of Custom-Made Medical Devices describes the notification process for manufacturers.
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Glove Stocks Enjoy Double-Digit Gains But Volatility Expected
08 November 2022
RUBBER glove counters have gained fresh investor interest of late, with some stock rallying as much as 40% over the past month. This is despite the bearish outlook for the sector painted by analysts due to the oversupply of gloves in the market, especially from China.
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