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DOSM: Malaysia’s natural rubber production down 20.8% in January 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s natural rubber (NR) production fell by 20.8% to 30,342 tonnes in January 2025, compared to 38,299 tonnes in December 2024, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).
17 MAR 2025
DOSM: Malaysia’s natural rubber production down 20.8% in January 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s natural rubber (NR) production fell by 20.8% to 30,342 tonnes in January 2025, compared to 38,299 tonnes in December 2024, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).
Malaysian Manufacturing Sector Sales reach 158 Billion in January
PETALING JAYA: The sales value of the manufacturing sector in January 2025 increased 3.5% year-on-year to RM158.1 billion (December 2024: 5.7%), the Department of Statistics Malaysia said in its monthly report.
12 MAR 2025
Malaysian Manufacturing Sector Sales reach 158 Billion in January
PETALING JAYA: The sales value of the manufacturing sector in January 2025 increased 3.5% year-on-year to RM158.1 billion (December 2024: 5.7%), the Department of Statistics Malaysia said in its monthly report.
Pledge to support Sabah rubber growers
Sabah Deputy Chief Minister, Datuk Seri Dr Jeffrey Kitingan, commended the significant role of the Sabah Rubber Industry Board (LIGS) in empowering smallholders and contributing to rural economic development over its 75-year history.
23 FEB 2025
Pledge to support Sabah rubber growers
Sabah Deputy Chief Minister, Datuk Seri Dr Jeffrey Kitingan, commended the significant role of the Sabah Rubber Industry Board (LIGS) in empowering smallholders and contributing to rural economic development over its 75-year history.
India Plans to Introduce Quality Control Order on Medical and Surgical Gloves
The Government of India is planning to introduce the Medical and Surgical Gloves (Quality Control) Order 2024 under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Department of Pharmaceuticals. This order will enforce strict quality control measures for rubber gloves used in medical and surgical applications.
21 FEB 2025
India Plans to Introduce Quality Control Order on Medical and Surgical Gloves
The Government of India is planning to introduce the Medical and Surgical Gloves (Quality Control) Order 2024 under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Department of Pharmaceuticals. This order will enforce strict quality control measures for rubber gloves used in medical and surgical applications.
Malaysia set to grab bigger share of US glove market with new Trump tariffs on China goods
KUALA LUMPUR - The escalating US-China trade war appears to present an opportunity for Malaysian glove manufacturers to establish a firmer footing in the US market.
20 FEB 2025
Malaysia set to grab bigger share of US glove market with new Trump tariffs on China goods
KUALA LUMPUR - The escalating US-China trade war appears to present an opportunity for Malaysian glove manufacturers to establish a firmer footing in the US market.
Export performance in the spotlight
PETALING JAYA: As the dust settles on the immediate changes that US President Donald Trump will bring to the region, it is becoming more apparent that Malaysian exports to the United States are seen as vulnerable.
19 FEB 2025
Export performance in the spotlight
PETALING JAYA: As the dust settles on the immediate changes that US President Donald Trump will bring to the region, it is becoming more apparent that Malaysian exports to the United States are seen as vulnerable.
KL Rubber Market Closes Lower Tracking Regional Futures Markets
KUALA LUMPUR: The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended lower on Monday, tracking trends in regional rubber futures markets as traders responded to weak Chinese economic data, a dealer said.
27 JAN 2025
KL Rubber Market Closes Lower Tracking Regional Futures Markets
KUALA LUMPUR: The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended lower on Monday, tracking trends in regional rubber futures markets as traders responded to weak Chinese economic data, a dealer said.
Malaysia to reclaim top spot as world's leading rubber producer in 10 years, says Zahid
BANGI: Malaysia is targeting to reclaim its position as the world’s leading rubber producer within the next decade, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
23 JAN 2025
Malaysia to reclaim top spot as world's leading rubber producer in 10 years, says Zahid
BANGI: Malaysia is targeting to reclaim its position as the world’s leading rubber producer within the next decade, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
KL Rubber Market Mixed As Traders React To US Tariff Proposal On China
KUALA LUMPUR: The local rubber market displayed mixed trends as sentiment turned bearish after US President Donald Trump hinted at his intention to impose 10 percent tariffs on Chinese imports from Feb 1, a dealer said.
22 JAN 2025
KL Rubber Market Mixed As Traders React To US Tariff Proposal On China
KUALA LUMPUR: The local rubber market displayed mixed trends as sentiment turned bearish after US President Donald Trump hinted at his intention to impose 10 percent tariffs on Chinese imports from Feb 1, a dealer said.
Collaboration to Streamline Market Access for Medical Devices between Malaysia and China
On January 13, 2025, the Malaysian Medical Device Authority (MDA) and China's National Products Administration (NMPA) signed a significant agreement to streamline market access for medical devices between the two countries. This collaboration is expected to greatly benefit manufacturers in both Malaysia and China by reducing the time required for product registration.
16 JAN 2025
Collaboration to Streamline Market Access for Medical Devices between Malaysia and China
On January 13, 2025, the Malaysian Medical Device Authority (MDA) and China's National Products Administration (NMPA) signed a significant agreement to streamline market access for medical devices between the two countries. This collaboration is expected to greatly benefit manufacturers in both Malaysia and China by reducing the time required for product registration.
Malaysian glove makers poised for recovery as demand increases: HLIB
BASED on Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB)’s forecast, the global supply-demand dynamics for medical rubber gloves is projected to reach equilibrium by 2025, with global plant utilisation rates improving to 85%, up from 65% in 2024.
15 JAN 2025
Malaysian glove makers poised for recovery as demand increases: HLIB
BASED on Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB)’s forecast, the global supply-demand dynamics for medical rubber gloves is projected to reach equilibrium by 2025, with global plant utilisation rates improving to 85%, up from 65% in 2024.
Natural Rubber Production Records Slight Increase In November 2024
The Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) reported that natural rubber (NR) production rose marginally by 0.2% to 38,481 tonnes in November 2024 compared to October 2024. This marked a year-on-year increase of 25.5% from November 2023. Smallholders contributed the majority of production at 89%, with estates accounting for 11%.
14 JAN 2025
Natural Rubber Production Records Slight Increase In November 2024
The Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) reported that natural rubber (NR) production rose marginally by 0.2% to 38,481 tonnes in November 2024 compared to October 2024. This marked a year-on-year increase of 25.5% from November 2023. Smallholders contributed the majority of production at 89%, with estates accounting for 11%.
Local Rubber Market Closes Mixed Amid Better Market Sentiment Regionally
KUALA LUMPUR: The local rubber market ended mixed on Wednesday amid the better performance of its regional peers and gains in benchmark crude oil prices, said a dealer.
08 JAN 2025
Local Rubber Market Closes Mixed Amid Better Market Sentiment Regionally
KUALA LUMPUR: The local rubber market ended mixed on Wednesday amid the better performance of its regional peers and gains in benchmark crude oil prices, said a dealer.
Malaysia's glove sector poised for strong demand recovery in 2025 — Kenanga Research
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian glove sector is expected to experience a strong demand recovery this year, driven by inventory rebuilding, increased demand from the US due to higher tariffs on Chinese glove makers, and rising average selling prices, according to Kenanga Research, which has maintained its "overweight" stance on the sector.
03 JAN 2025
Malaysia's glove sector poised for strong demand recovery in 2025 — Kenanga Research
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian glove sector is expected to experience a strong demand recovery this year, driven by inventory rebuilding, increased demand from the US due to higher tariffs on Chinese glove makers, and rising average selling prices, according to Kenanga Research, which has maintained its "overweight" stance on the sector.