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Hygiene care products being churned out at the Rapid Growth’s plant. — Photos: Asri Abdul Ghani/TheStar

The medical device segment is proving to be a lifesaver for plastic manufacturers in Penang in the face of the slowdown in the semiconductor and F&B sectors. DAVID TAN talks to two SMEs that are moving into this new growth area.

THE GROWING medical device industry has become an attractive sector for plastic-based consumer product manufacturers to source for fresh business opportunities.

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