Exports for the first half of 2014 had already hit RM6bil, backed by more stringent healthcare requirements in emerging markets, Lim told journalists during the opening of the International Rubber Glove Conference and Exhibition 2014 on Tuesday.
Malaysia had last year exported some RM14.5bil worth of rubber products, of which RM10.5bil were rubber gloves.
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