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Wintering, Labour Shifts Cripple Malaysian Rubber Output In April

234 Views23 Jun 2025 06:00
​​​​​​​Malaysia’s natural rubber industry faltered in April 2025, with production plunging to its lowest level in recent years amid deep-rooted structural challenges and seasonal headwinds. Despite the government’s sustained push to revitalise the smallholder-driven sector, a shortage of tappers and shifting rural labour priorities—particularly during the durian season—have exposed the sector’s fragility.
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  • Introduction to Malaysian Rubber Industry
  • Decline in Natural Rubber Production
  • Import and Export Trends
  • Glove Sector Outlook
  • Market Challenges and Future Outlook
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