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Malaysian Rubber Council (MRC)

ABOUT MALAYSIAN RUBBER COUNCIL

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 and Commodities (MPC).

MRC is governed by a Board of Trustees appointed by the Minister of Plantation and Commodities (MPC). 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.

MRC to Showcase Quality Rubber Automotive Components in Latin America

MRC is geared up to make its inaugural appearance in Expopartes, the largest auto parts fair in Latin America. The 27th edition of Expopartes is scheduled to take place from 21 - 23 June 2023 at the Corferias Exhibition Center in Bogotá, Colombia. Organized by the Association of the Automotive Sector and its Parties (ASOPARTES), the show is expected to attract approximately 27,000 professional visitors, including owners, managers, and technicians of mechanical and vehicle repair workshops, auto parts and accessories stores, as well as car and motorcycle dealers.

The 2023 edition is also set to feature the Center of Experiences and Technologies for service workshops, automotive diagnostic centres, and dealers by providing a unique and specialized space for demonstrating the state-of-the-art technologies and equipment for diagnosis, service and lubrication. This platform will enable visitors to gain first-hand experience with the latest advancements in automotive sector.

With the key focus on promoting Malaysia's well-established high-quality rubber automotive components, MRC aims to seize this opportunity to connect with distributors and importers from the Latin America region. Come and visit MRC’s booth at Pavilion 4, Booth 403 to further explore Made in Malaysia high-quality rubber automotive components.

MRC to Showcase Quality Rubber Automotive Components in Latin America
08 Jun 2023

MRC to Showcase Quality Rubber Automotive Components in Latin America


Online Business Matching Promoting Dry Rubber Products

MRC will be organizing the seventh edition of the e-Global Sourcing Mission (e-GSM) from 13 – 15 June 2023 as part of the efforts to promote Made in Malaysia quality rubber products.

The MRC e-GSM is an online business matching programme that helps to develop new business and networking by connecting international buyers with Malaysian rubber product manufacturers.

The key rubber products that are promoted in this edition including rubber automotive components, engineered rubber products, precured treads and retreading materials as well as specialty rubber materials such as Ekoprena and Pureprena.

A total of 14 potential international buyers from United States, China, India, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Vietnam have confirmed their participation and will meet up virtually with Malaysian manufacturers.

Online Business Matching Promoting Dry Rubber Products
08 Jun 2023

Online Business Matching Promoting Dry Rubber Products


Successful Participation in CMEF Spring with Malaysian Exporters

MRC has successfully participated in the China International Medical Equipment Fair (CMEF), Spring edition held from 14 - 17 May 2023 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC), Shanghai, China. Nearly 5,000 domestic and foreign exhibitors from the entire healthcare industry chain showcased tens of thousands of cutting-edge products and thousands of new products were released during the exhibition. More than 220,000 visitors from over 120 countries, including various medical institutions and distribution agents, attended the event for business exchanges and cooperation negotiations.

MRC Malaysia Pavilion housed eight rubber medical device manufacturers and exporters, namely A1 Globe, Biomax, GFM World, Glomaxes, Longcane, Supermax, Tan Sin Lian and Top Glove. There were another five Malaysian companies participated on their own at the exhibition, namely Filta Safety, Hartalega, NS Unigloves, Joleda and WRP. The pavilion received encouraging number of visitors and enquiries throughout the four-day event. MRC facilitated multiple business matching sessions between the potential buyers and Malaysian manufacturers and exporters on-site. A potential sales of RM27 million to be realized in the next 12 months were reported by the participating companies.

MRC’s presence at CMEF Spring was further amplified by the prominent truss advertisements that highlighted Made in Malaysia rubber medical devices. The advertisements helped to garner visitors’ footfall to the MRC Malaysia Pavilion.

MRC Malaysia Pavilion’s Participants with the Consul General of Malaysia to Shanghai at CMEF Spring 2023
Successful Participation in CMEF Spring with Malaysian Exporters
30 May 2023

Successful Participation in CMEF Spring with Malaysian Exporters

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