Rubber gloves to generate RM38bil from exports

Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (Margma) president Dr Supramaniam Shanmugam (pic) said a total of 280 billion pieces gloves would be produced by Malaysia, representing 67% of the estimated global supply of 420 billion gloves for this year.

KUALA LUMPUR: The country’s rubber glove industry is targeted to achieve RM38bil worth of exports globally this year, higher than the RM35.3bil recorded last year.

Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (Margma) president Dr Supramaniam Shanmugam (pic) said a total of 280 billion pieces gloves would be produced by Malaysia, representing 67% of the estimated global supply of 420 billion gloves for this year.