US lifts import ban on Malaysian glove maker YTY
US says Malaysian rubber glove maker YTY Industry Holdings Sdn Bhd has resolved suspected labour abuses.
Thu Feb 09 2023
Malaysia's Top Glove quarterly earnings plunge 48 pct on slower sales
Revenue slumped 32 pct to 2.11 billion ringgit, a stock exchange filing showed.
Fri Sep 17 2021
MR DIY joins FBM KLCI constituents replacing Supermax
Home improvement retailer MR DIY Group (M) Bhd has been included as one of the 30 constituents of the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI to replace rubber glove maker Supermax Corporation Bhd.
Thu Jun 03 2021
Healthcare, industrial products and services continue to support FBM KLCI
The healthcare counters, especially the rubber glove makers, continued to trend higher as COVID-19 resurgence concerns linger.
Tue May 04 2021
Hartalega, major Malaysian glove maker, to spend $1.7 billion on new plants
Hartalega, which currently has 12 plants, aims to increase annual production capacity to 95 billion gloves by 2027 from 43 billion now.
Wed Mar 10 2021
Malaysia to charge second glove maker over poor worker accommodation
It had found facilities that do not meet the minimum standard specifications" and the employer did not have a proper certificate of accommodation.
Mon Dec 28 2020
Malaysian glove maker denies its workers are living in shipping containers
Health authorities have ordered the factory to close for seven days, citing conditions that could cause the spread of infectious diseases.
Tue Dec 22 2020
Malaysia reassures on supply after world's largest latex glove maker shuts factories
The affected factories represent about half the total production capacity of Top Glove, the world's biggest latex glove maker.
Wed Nov 25 2020
Malaysia's Top Glove shares slump after new movement curbs at worker dorms
The world's largest latex-glove maker said it was seeking clarity on the lockdown on worker dorms where COVID-19 cases are rising.
Tue Nov 17 2020
Malaysia's Top Glove hires banks for potential $1 billion HK listing - sources
The world's largest glove maker could be more ambitious and look to raise as much as $2 billion.
Tue Oct 13 2020
U.S. Customs issues detention order on imports of goods made by Malaysia's Top Glove
The action by Customs comes at a time when demand for the medical gloves and protective gear has skyrocketed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Thu Jul 16 2020
Malaysian firms led by world's top glove maker prioritise medical supplies
Top Glove, the world's biggest maker of medical gloves, plans to start producing face masks to meet rising demand from the coronavirus outbreak.
Fri Apr 10 2020
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024