AI and Automation, The Next Step for Glove Makers

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

29-Oct-21 08:35

AI and Automation, The Next Step for Glove Makers

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Malaysian glove markets are in the spotlight again with the U.S. barring Supermax imports over alleged labour abuses. We ask Dr Supramaniam Shanmugam from the Malaysian Rubber Gloves Manufacturers Association (MARGMA) as to why this sector is a repeat offender. We also ask about the sector's Budget 2022 wishlist.

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Produced by: Sim Wie Boon

Presented by: Shazana Mokhtar, Wong Shou Ning, Philip See

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Categories: Business Analysis, Trends and Forecasts, Markets, Politics, law & legal matters, Investments

Tags: supermax, top glove, budget2022, rubber, gloves, Budget 2022, Belanjawan 2022, Budget-2022-Mahsing,

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