About
MRPMA

The Malaysian Rubber Products Manufacturers’ Association (MRPMA) represents Malaysia’s rubber product manufacturers across a wide range of industrial and consumer sectors, serving both domestic and international markets.

The Association brings together companies throughout the rubber product supply chain to collectively drive industry growth, innovation, and sustainability.

Established in 1952 as the Rubber Goods Manufacturers Association, it was renamed the Malaysian Rubber Products Manufacturers’ Association (MRPMA) in 1977. Over the decades, MRPMA has played a vital role in the development of Malaysia’s rubber manufacturing sector — evolving from the production of basic components such as O-rings to advanced, high-value products used in medical, technical, and industrial applications.

MRPMA Mission

To facilitate cooperation and protect the interest of rubber products manufacturers.

To assist and advice the government in creating relevant policies.

To facilitate the development of a technologically advanced and competitive rubber industrial sector.

To collaborate with other similar associations in achieving a common objective.

To encourage new and sophisticated manufacturing processes in order to improve quality and productivity.

MRPMA Objective

Encourage more rubber industry players to join the Association
To help the SMEs improve on their competitiveness in the global market through support from government’s strategy and policies
To help the rubber industry to transform and strengthen through IR4.0
Talent development (upskill and reskill) – collaborating with universities and Human Resource Development centers
Organise professional rubber industry conferences and knowledge exchange programs
Organise trade missions, participation in oversea exhibitions to promote Malaysia rubber products
Collaboration with local and overseas’ chambers of commerce and associations for knowledge and experience sharing

OUR HISTORY

Malaysian Rubber Goods Manufacturers’ Association (MRGMA).

Established 1952

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Malaysian Rubber Products Manufacturers’ Association (MRPMA)

Renamed 1977

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Platinum 2022 Jubilee

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MRPMA Honorary Life President

The Late Tun Dr. Arshad Ayub

MRPMA Past Presidents

1978 – 1986
Mr Lim Beng Huat

1986 – 1989
Mr Shum Kwai Hong (Shum Yip Leong Rubber Works)

1989 – 2013
The Late Tun Dr. Arshad Ayub (Karex)

2013 – 2019
Dato’ Dr. Ong Eng Long (Kossan Rubber Industries)

Committee Members (2023 - 2026)

The Committee consists of a President, two Vice-Presidents, five elected Committee Members, six Co-Opted Committee Members and two Observers who serve a term of three years, i.e., year 2023 – 2026 (extended from two to three years with effect from 22 September 2021) from the year of his/her last election.

Vice President
RAJA SELLAMUTHU
Linatex Rubber Products Malaysia Sdn Bhd

President
YEAW KOK KWEY
Associated First Rubber (M) Sdn Bhd

Vice President
LOH YOON HON
Saiko Rubber (M) Sdn Bhd

Committee Member
PATSY KUAN LING PEI
Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd

Committee Member
ANGEE NG NYEN YEE
Sun Yuen Rubber Manufacturing Co Sdn Bhd

Honorary Treasurer
STEVEN NG YONG BENG
Geomax Rubber Innovative Products Sdn Bhd

Honorary Secretary
CHONG FEI MENG
Top Glove Corporation Berhad

Co-Opted Committee Member
DR FATIMAH RUBAIZAH MOHD RASDI
Malaysian Rubber Board (MRB)

Co-Opted Committee Member
DR SHAMSUL KAMARUDDIN
Malaysian Rubber Board (MRB)

Co-Opted Committee Member
SHARON KHAW
Malaysian Rubber Board (MRB) Northern Region

Co-Opted Committee Member
CHRIS SEK
Centre West Industrial Supplies Sdn Bhd

Co-Opted Committee Member
JONATHAN CHANG
Eco Power Synergy Sdn Bhd

Co-Opted Committee Member
PHUAH LEE PING
First Win Marketing Sdn Bhd

Observer
CHIN HON MENG
Malaysian Consortium of Rubber Products Sdn Bhd (MALCORP)

Observer
DATO’ SERAJUDIN MOHD ISMAIL
MHM Consortium Sdn Bhd

MRPMA Secretariat

Event Director	Kong Hock Yew kong123@mrpma.com.my
Secretariat Manager	Jessica Wong jessica@mrpma.com.my
Marketing Manager	Peggy Chew peggy@mrpma.com.my
Administrative Staff	Celina Yong account@mrpma.com.my
Administrative Staff	Nurul Artika Mohd Hanafiah artika@mrpma.com.my