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Rubber Glove Makers - Windfall Taxes, Labour Issues, And Growth Prospects

Dr Supramaniam Shanmugam, President, Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (MARGMA)

15-Dec-20 08:05

Rubber Glove Makers - Windfall Taxes, Labour Issues, And Growth Prospects

What lies ahead for the glove industry? With a vaccine on the horizon but average selling prices climbing ever higher, coupled with persistent labour issues, we reached out to Dr Supramaniam Shanmugam, President of the Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (MARGMA), to find out what we can expect for this sector going forward.

Produced by: Sim Wie Boon

Presented by: Lyn Mak


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