STRETCH: A publication of Malaysian Rubber Export Promotion Council (Volume 16, 2019)

32 pages. Volume 16. Title on cover: Championing automation and green technology. Ministry of Primary Industries and MREPC launch Fund for Automation and Green Technology to drive innovation and sustainability in the rubber products sector. Features: *Message from the CEO: Enhancing competitiveness, driving sustainability *Cover story: Championing automation and green technology *Announcement: New CEO for MREPC: Brandon Chan Siew Hon *Trade performance: Malaysia's trade in rubber products: January - September 2019 *Feature: Sustainable success *Raising awareness of proper glove usage in Johor *Market insights: Budget 2020 raises allocations for rubber industry *Market promotion: Arab Health: Dubai, UAE *Automechanika: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia *Buyer's sourcing programme on rubber automotive components: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia *Working visit to Indonesia *CMEF Spring: Shanghai, China *Hospitalar: Sao Paulo, Brazil *International Conference on Earthquake Geotechnical Engineering: Rome, Italy *MRPMA Rubber Industry Conference: Selangor, Malaysia *Working Visit to Australia on latex mattresses *Events/Workshops: Fulfilling Social Compliance Standards *Formula for Successful Trade Shows *Upskilling on Standards and Certifications *Accessing the Market for EV Parts, Auto Rubber Parts and Precured Treads *Latex Technology 101 *Industry Consultation and Market Updates *Innovation: Repurposing used tyres-as shoes, bags and furniture *Tree-in-one rubber vacuum stopper *Self-repairing roads *Soled - footwear for the developing world *Upcoming events: Market promotion activities *Seminars & briefings