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
Two rubber gloves workers' quarters congested, not certified
Almost 1,000 workers were today found staying at a rubber gloves factory workers' quarters meant for much less at two separate locations.
Fri Jan 15 2021
Top Glove responds to workers safety, accommodation issue
The world's largest producer of rubber gloves Top Glove Corporation has been in the spotlight after thousands of its workers tested positive for COVID-19.
Tue Dec 15 2020