US-China Tariff Rollback May Delay Purchasing Decisions For Malaysian Glove Makers

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- The latest United States (US)-China tariff rollback will impact Malaysia’s glove makers, delaying purchasing decisions due to ongoing uncertainty, said Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB).

Malaysia's Rubber Glove Market Share In US Expected To Rise To 55 Pct - Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's rubber glove market share in the United States is expected to increase to 55 per cent, despite facing a 10 per cent tariff hike and reciprocal tariffs imposed by the US on Malaysia.

Rubber Market May Rebound On Chinese Stimulus Plan

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, May 3 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market is expected to rebound slightly next week supported by a positive outlook amid potential Chinese stimulus measures, the Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (Margma) said.

Exporters Must Ensure Rubber Gloves Are Made Locally To Receive MITI's Certificate Of Origin -- Johari

PUTRAJAYA, May 2 (Bernama) -- Companies that export rubber gloves must ensure that the entire manufacturing process of their products takes place within the country in order to qualify for the certificate of origin issued by the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI), said Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.

Malaysia Prepared For Tariff Negotiation With US, Will Protect Commodities Sector – Johari

PUTRAJAYA, May 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is making thorough preparations for official tariff negotiations with the United States, with the Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK) emphasising the need to protect the interests of the country’s commodities sector, particularly palm oil.

Rubber Market To Remain Quiet With Traders Mainly Replenishing Stocks Next Week

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market is expected to remain quiet next week, with traders’ buying activities to focus on replenishing stocks, said industry expert Denis Low.

Only Locally Produced Rubber Gloves Allowed For Export – KPK

PUTRAJAYA, 25 April (Bernama) -- Malaysia has imposed an immediate restriction requiring all rubber glove exporters licensed by the Malaysian Rubber Board (MRB) to only export gloves produced by local manufacturers, the Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK) announced today.

Why America Excludes Sales, Services From Its Trade Deficits: Strategic Blind Spot In Asia

KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 (Bernama) -- In the calculus of international trade, perception is power. Nowhere is this more evident than in the way the United States (US) calculates and presents its trade deficit.

Rubber Market To Trade Sideways Next Week, Tracking Crude Oil, Futures Performances

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, April 12 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market is expected to trade sideways in the coming week with prices likely to track regional rubber futures and benchmark crude oil prices amid ongoing United States (US)-China trade tensions, said the Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (MARGMA).

Rubber Market To Trade Lower Next Week Amid Us Tariffs, Weaker Global Outlook

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, April 5 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market is expected to trade on a downward bias as the aftermath of the US tariff announcements has dampened the global demand outlook, coupled with the ongoing trade war that has also contributed to a slowdown in the global economy, said the Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (MARGMA).

Malaysian SMEs Urged To Diversify, Leverage ASEAN Countries To Navigate Tariff Challenges

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) must take steps to diversify both their sources of raw materials and their customer base, ensuring that supply chain risks are mitigated, according to Small and Medium Enterprises Association of Malaysia (Samenta) national president Datuk William Ng.

Rubber Market Expected To Be Soft Next Week Amid Raya Holidays

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, March 29 (Bernama) -- The rubber market is expected to be soft next week due to the Hari Raya Aidilfitri holidays, said the Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (MARGMA).