Top Glove expects dent to bottom line from gas tariff hike


Managing director Datuk Lee Kim Meow(pic) targeted the company

PETALING JAYA: Top Glove Corp Bhd, the world largest glovemaker, expects the surprise natural gas tariff hike earlier this month to put a dent on its bottom line.

This is because of the lag time needed by the company to pass down the higher cost of production to its customers.

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