Malaysia will still benefit under Trump or Harris' policies due to trade diversion, reshoring
Rubber gloves may benefit from higher medical demand under Kamala Harris, said CIMB Securities in its Equities Research note.
Fri Sep 06 2024
Rubber glove industry to contribute up to RM12.4bil in export revenue this year
Datuk Chan Foong Hin said for the first half of 2024, the rubber glove industry trade has surged to RM6.8 billion.
Tue Sep 03 2024
Malaysia, UK discuss cooperation to handle forced labour issue
Sivakumar said Patrick had advised the local rubber glove industry to monitor forced labour practices such as bonded labour elements.
Mon Feb 27 2023
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
Zuraida: Malaysia able to achieve RM23.6b rubber gloves export revenue this year
Zuraida also said that the need to use rubber gloves, following a global increase in hygiene culture, will simultaneously increase demand.
Wed Aug 03 2022
Eight M'sian companies slapped with WRO past two years - Dewan Rakyat told
Awang Hashim said these companies comprised producers of rubber gloves and oil palm products.
Thu Jul 28 2022
Malaysia firms turn down orders as migrant labour shortage hits
Despite lifting a COVID-19 freeze on recruiting foreign workers in February, Malaysia has not seen a significant return of migrant workers.
Mon Jun 13 2022
Forced Labour National Action Plan to be launched next month - Saravanan
The Forced Labour National Action Plan will be launched next month as an approach to deal with forced labour issue in the country including the rubber glove manufacturing sector.
Fri Oct 22 2021
The way forward for Malaysia as global rubber glove innovation centre
Strong investments backed by commitments in IR4.0 to achieve global supply chain efficiency.
Tue Sep 28 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
Construction of rubber glove hub to start in June
The construction of the first phase is scheduled for completion in December this year.
Tue Apr 06 2021
Malaysia confident of achieving high-income economic status within five years - Tengku Zafrul
Malaysia had undergone many changes in terms of economic structure and was now among the major producers of semiconductors, electrical goods, as well as the largest global producer of rubber gloves.
Tue Mar 16 2021
Malaysian rubber glove group says demand to oustrip supply until 2023
Margma says the country was in an oversold position of 160 billion gloves.
Mon Mar 15 2021
Govt will continue to assist rubber glove industry - Mohd Redzuan
This was also in line with Malaysia's status as a major producer of rubber gloves globally with exports valued at RM2.9 billion in October last year.
Tue Feb 23 2021
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
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024