Skip to main content

MALAYSIA POWERS THE FUTURE OF RUBBER INDUSTRY: IRICE 2025 OPENS IN KUALA LUMPUR

Malaysia has once again captured the global spotlight with the commencement of the International Rubber Industry Convention and Expo (IRICE) 2025 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. Officiated by YB Datuk Seri Johari bin Abdul Ghani, Minister of Plantation and Commodities and Acting Minister of Natural Resources & Environmental Sustainability, the opening ceremony served as a powerful showcase of the nation's leadership in the global rubber industry. The event brings together 86 exhibiting companies from six countries—Malaysia, China, Germany, Japan, Taiwan, and Thailand—alongside a distinguished gathering of industry leaders, innovators, policymakers, and international buyers.

Organised by the Malaysian Rubber Products Manufacturers Association (MRPMA) and co-hosted with the Malaysian Rubber Council (MRC), this flagship industry event is set to welcome over 3,000 trade buyers and 200 conference delegates over its three-day run. IRICE 2025 reinforces the joint efforts of MRPMA and MRC to elevate Malaysia's rubber industry as a global leader in business opportunities, innovation sharing, and international collaboration. 

Key highlights include 111 booths showcasing Malaysia’s excellence in dry rubber products—from tyres and automotive components to footwear, industrial goods, and medical devices. The event also features an international conference with 30 sessions on sustainability and digital transformation, B2B business matching via MRC’s eGSM platform, and a special celebration honouring “100 Years of Excellence in Rubber & Latex Science Research”.

This year’s theme, “Building a Sustainable Future for the Rubber Industry,” reflects the industry’s long-term commitment to sustainability, innovation, and global competitiveness, aligning with Malaysia’s New Industrial Master Plan 2030 (NIMP 2030). IRICE 2025 unites the entire rubber ecosystem, from government and academia to the SMEs that form the backbone of Malaysia’s success, acting as a hub for regional collaboration. This gathering occurs against a backdrop of a resilient trade outlook; despite global challenges, Malaysia’s dry rubber exports remained strong at RM2.89 billion in the first half of 2025, with exports of industrial rubber goods surging 18.5% year-on-year.

In his keynote address, YB Datuk Seri Johari bin Abdul Ghani emphasised Malaysia’s pivotal role in the global supply chain, stating that the nation’s growth will be accelerated through strategic shifts in land use, import dependency, sustainability standards, and economic diplomacy. MRPMA President, Mr. Yeaw Kok Kwey, highlighted IRICE as a global stage for Malaysia's high-value dry rubber products, while the Organising Chairman, Mr. Loh Yoon Hon, underlined the importance of building linkages across the ecosystem to create opportunities that will strengthen the industry across the region. As the industry looks ahead to the next edition in August 2027, IRICE 2025 is not just about today, but about carrying this momentum forward. The event runs from 26–28 August 2025; for more information, please visit www.irice.com.my.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Touch ‘n Go Group Empowers Children with Learning Disabilities Through Volunteer Efforts

  In a heartwarming initiative and recognising the importance of community involvement, Touch ‘n Go Group has taken the lead in rallying volunteers to make a positive impact on the lives of children with learning disabilities by assisting in the regular hippotherapy and hydrotherapy sessions organised by IDEAS Autism Centre for their members. With the mission to create a more inclusive and supportive environment for these children, these volunteers have become champions of change through their compassionate efforts. Besides fostering an atmosphere of trust, empathy, and love, they also forged meaningful connections with the children by helping them mount and dismount horses during their regular hippotherapy sessions and supporting or simply providing companionship throughout their hydrotherapy sessions in the swimming pool.   The IDEAS Autism Center serves as a haven for children with various learning disabilities, providing them with specialized education, therapies, a...
Post a Comment
Read more

Behind the Magic: Announcing the 2026 MIIP Interior Industry Awards

The wait is over. The Malaysian Interior Industry Partners Association (MIIP) has officially announced its most anticipated event of the year—the   2026 MIIP Interior Industry Awards . Mark your calendars for  October 24th, 2026 , as Kuala Lumpur’s stunning Andaman Grand Ballroom transforms into a celebration of the very best in interior fit-outs, materials, and design. More Than Just Price Competition In an industry sometimes tempted to compete on cost alone, MIIP President Elvin Tay (郑生财) puts things into perspective: “A strong interior industry is not built by price competition alone, but by professionalism, craftsmanship, integrity, and the courage to protect our local interior industry together.” This Year’s Theme: Beyond the Surface Awards Chairperson, Sean Toh (苏焕傑), explains why this year’s theme,  Beyond the Surface , hits so close to home: “Every time we step into a grand ballroom, a well-crafted restaurant, or a flagship retail space, we experience that undenia...
Post a Comment
Read more

Malaysia Heavy Construction Equipment Owners’ Association (MHCEOA): New Tax Policy must have a transition mechanism.

  Leong Foo Yew, President of the Malaysia Heavy Construction Equipment Owners Association (MHCEOA), has called on the government to provide reasonable buffer periods and support measures for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) during the implementation of the e-invoice system and the Sales and Service Tax (SST). This appeal aims to alleviate the dual operational pressures faced by businesses and prevent inflationary effects in the construction sector from being passed on to consumers. The MHCEOA recently held a luncheon to celebrate its 33rd anniversary, during which the 16th term (2025–2028) council members were sworn in. In his speech, Leong highlighted that the industry is currently grappling with administrative and financial challenges due to the simultaneous rollout of e-invoicing and SST. He noted that these additional compliance burdens come at a time when SMEs are already struggling with rising labor costs, wage pressures, and regulatory expenses—pushing many into even...
Post a Comment
Read more