Akademi Hevea Malaysia

(a) What are the courses offered at AHM?

AHM offers short term courses in the upstream and downstream rubber sectors. Those interested in these courses can view the course schedule at AHM’s website.

(b) What are the charges for courses?

Scheduled courses:
Local Participants = RM 300/person/day
Foreign = USD 300/person/day
For unscheduled courses charges will be based on packages.

(c) What are the facilities available at AHM?

AHM is equipped with classrooms, laboratories, library, lodge, auditorium, SMR factory, multi purpose hall, and other recreational facilities.

(d) What are the charges for the facilities?

Classrooms – RM 400.00/day
Laboratory / Factory – RM 350.00/day
Auditorium/Main Hall – RM 1000/day
Room Rates (lodging) – RM 80.00 (twin sharing), RM 90.00 (3 bedded)

(e) Where is AHM located?

AHM is located in the RRIES Research station, approximately 5km away from the Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Subang, Selangor.

(f) How can payments be made for courses and lodging at AHM?

Payments can be made by cash or cheque addressed to LEMBAGA GETAH MALAYSIA to:

Rector
Academy Hevea Malaysia
Stesen Penyelidikan RRIM
47000 Sungai Buloh
Selangor

Tel: 03-6157 4650
Email: haliza@lgm.gov.my

Recycling & Reclaiming of Rubber

(a) What is the difference between recycling of rubber and reclaiming rubber?

Recycling refers to the transforming of vulcanized rubber waste from its original form into various shapes and sizes for a specific use. One example of a product of this nature is tyre crumbs of various mesh sizes or granules.

Reclaiming of rubber refers to the original vulcanized rubber waste being completely transformed into a rubber compound which could be further used by rubber product manufacturers in their compounding formulation as polymer to blend with other polymers to lower their production cost. Reclaimed rubber could be obtained from scrapped, used or rejected rubber products, rubber wastes and compounds through mechanical or chemical extraction process.

(b) Why is recycling or reclaiming rubber important?

Vulcanised rubbers are typically non-biodegradable, and if their waste are not controlled, could contribute to various forms of pollution (to the air, water and soil). Reclaimed rubber is becoming more important due to the growing global concern and focus on environmental and pollution issues. It is the duty of manufacturers to carry out frequent audit of their operations to identify if any of their wastes contribute to pollution and act accordingly to meet the minimum standards set by the Department of Environment. One of the ways to overcome pollution is to conduct recycling and reclaiming of vulcanized rubber wastes to produce specific products.

(c) What are the advantage of using reclaiming rubber in rubber compounding?

It has been proven by some manufacturers of reclaiming rubber that they have experienced cost reductions in the consumption of electricity by using reclaimed rubber during compounding as lower mastication time was required. Studies have indicated that power savings could be up to twenty percent. Other advantage include:

1. Cheaper compound as compared to using virgin rubber;
2. Cleaner environment as fillers are already present in the reclaimed rubber, thus the incorporation of loose fillers in the final compound is reduced;
3. Better dimensional stability and finishing of extrudates;
4. Butyl reclaims could help to retain the splice strength of tubes;
5. Better flow in the mould during vulcanization, etc.

(d) Where can reclaimed rubber be used?

It could be used in low-end and low-value general rubber goods like car mats, shoe soles, carpet underlays, rubber stoppers and rubber sheets; and in industrial rubber goods such as conveyor beltings, adhesive tapes, masking tapes, etc. Reclaimed rubber is also used as fillers in tyres.

Head of Processing and Pollution Research Unit
Tel: 03-6156 1121
Fax: 03-6156 1826
Email: azhar@lgm.gov.my

Registration & Licensing

1. Where is Licensing & Registration Unit located?

Licensing & Registration Unit located at 13th Floor Bangunan Getah Asli (Menara), 148 Jalan Ampang 50450 Kuala Lumpur.

2. What are the services provided by Registration and Licensing Unit?

Services provided by Registration and Licensing Unit are:

1. Registration and renewal of CC, DD and EE Certificates
2. Rubber Export Permit
3. Endorsement of Certificates of Origin of Rubber

3. What are the CC, DD and EE Certificates?

1. CC Certificate - Certificate to pack rubber for export
2. DD Certificate - Certificate to ship rubber for export
3. EE Certificate - Certificate to ship rubber gloves for export

4.What are the fees for each Certificate?

1. CC Certificate - RM300
2. DD Certificate - RM500
3. EE Certificate - RM200

5. What are the application conditions for each Certificate?

1. CC Certificate
1. Applicant is a holder of Licence to treat rubber (B licence) at the applied premise
2. Minimum paid up capital is RM500,000 for non-bumiputera and RM300,000 for bumiputera
3. Applicant is not a holder of License to buy rubber for the manufacture of rubber products (C licence)
2. DD Certificate
1. Applicant is a holder of Licence to buy rubber and Licence to sell rubber (A(i) & A(ii)) at the applied premise
2. Members of MRE
3. Minimum paid up capital RM500,000 for non-bumiputera and RM300,000 for bumiputera
4. Applicant is not a holder of License to buy rubber for the manufacture of rubber products (C licence)
3. EE Certificate
1. For manufacturer category, applicant is a holder of License to buy rubber for the manufacture of rubber products (C licence)
2. Minimum paid up capital RM500,000

6. What are the documents required for each application?

1. Copy of Company Registration Certificate
2. Form 24, 49 and copy of M&A for private limited company
3. Location plan for the proposed premise
4. Copy of B licence (CC Certificate application), A(i)& A(ii) licence (DD Certificate application) and C licence (EE Certificate application for Manufacturer category)

7. How to apply new Certificate?

1. Complete form 3(CC & DD application) or form 8 (EE application)(forms are available at Licensing and Registration Unit or can be downloaded from website)
2. Application form and relevant documents together with payment(cheque/ postal order/ money order/ bank draft to Lembaga Getah Malaysia (MRB)) to be sent by post or by hand to Licensing and Registration Unit

8. What are the fees for Rubber Export Permit?

Fees for Rubber Export Permit as shown in the table below:

Type	Total Tonnes	Fees (RM)/Pcs
A	1	2.50
B	2	5.00
C	5	12.50
D	10	25.00
E	25	62.50
F	50	125.00
G	100	250.00
H	200	500.00

9. What are the conditions to apply for Rubber Export Permit?

Applicant is the holder of DD Certificate.

10. What is the document required?

Copy of valid DD Certificate.

11. How to apply for Rubber Export Permit?

1. Complete Form 5 (forms are available at Licensing and Registration Unit or can be downloaded from website)
2. Application form and relevant documents together with payment(cheque/postal order/money order/bank draft to Lembaga Getah Malaysia) to be sent by post or by hand to Licensing and Registration Unit

12. What are the fees for the application of Certificate of Origin?

Fees as shown in the below table:

Item	No.	Fees (RM)
1 Book	100 Pieces	12.00
Endorsement	1 Endorsement	6.00

13. What are the application conditions for Certificate of Origin?

Applicant had submitted yearly Indemnity Letter.

14. How to apply for Certificate of Origin?

1. Complete the application document
2. Application document together with payment (cheque to Lembaga Getah Malaysia or cash) to be returned to Licensing and Registration Unit or nearest LGM branch for process and endorsement

15. What are the categories of LGM Licences?

LGM licences are as below:

Type	Details	Fees (RM)
A(i)	Licence to buy rubber	200.00
A(ii)	Licence to sell rubber	200.00
B	Licence to treat rubber	500.00
C	Licence to buy rubber for the manufacture of rubber products	500.00
D	Licence to germinate, grow, plant or transplant rubber planting materials	500.00

16. What are the application conditions for each licence?

Application conditions for each licence are as below:

1. A(i) & A(ii) Licence - Dealer
1. Minimum capital RM5000
2. Proposed premise must be at least 100 metre away from river, residential houses and public facilities
3. Proposed premise will be referred to District/Town Office, Health, Fire Department (except for premise in rubber farm)
4. Applicant name will be referred to Police Department (except for Private Limited/Limited Company)
2. A(i) & A(ii) - Trading
1. Minimum capital RM10,000
3. A(i) & A(ii) - Unscheduled Rubber Waste
1. Minimum capital RM10,000
4. A(ii) - Estate
1. Farm size 100 acre and above
5. B licence - Rubber Factory
1. Holder of A(i) & A(ii) licence
2. Minimum paid up capital RM250,000
3. Proposed premise will be referred to District/Town Office, Health, Fire and Environmental Department
6. C licence - Rubber Products Factory
1. Minimum paid up capital RM20,000 depends to factory size and products produced
2. Proposed premise will be referred to District/Town Office, Health, Fire and Environmental Department
7. D licence - Nursery
1. Minimum capital RM5,000
2. Having suitable place to germinate rubber

17. What are the required documents?

1. Copy of Company Registration Certificate
2. Form 24, 49 and copy of M&A for private limited company
3. Copy of identity card, bank statement / savings book (individual applicant)
4. Location plan of the proposed premise
5. Copy of land title/grant letter (for A & D licence)

18. How to apply for licence?

1. Complete form 3 (forms are available at Licensing and Registration Unit or can be downloaded from website)
2. Application form and relevant documents together with payment (cheque/ postal order/ money order/ bank draft to Lembaga Getah Malaysia) to be sent by post or by hand to nearest LGM branch

Head
Registration & Licensing Unit
Tel: 03 9206 2065
Email: kameruzaman@lgm.gov.my

Malaysian Rubber Exchange

1. Where is Malaysian Rubber Exchange (MRE) located?

Malaysian Rubber Exchange is located on the 4th Floor, Bangunan Getah Asli (Menara), Malaysian Rubber Board, 148 Jalan Ampang, 50450, Kuala Lumpur.

2. What are the main services offered by Malaysian Rubber Exchange?

The main services offered by Malaysian Rubber Exchange are as follows:

1. Registration of MRE Ordinary and Associate Members
2. Dissemination of rubber prices twice daily at 12.00 noon and closing price at 5.00 p.m.
3. Provision of rubber trade contracts as a reference to MRE members.
4. Provision of arbitration facilities for rubber trade dispute cases.
5. Organising promotional and social activities for MRE members to encourage business ties.
6. Dissemination of MRE publications free of charge to MRE members.

3. What is the main difference between Ordinary Member and Associate Member?

Ordinary Members are locally registered companies that carry on their rubber business in Malaysia while Associate Members are overseas registered companies that carry on their rubber business outside Malaysia.

4. What are definitions of Producers, Traders, Brokers and Users Class?

Class – Those Members who carry on or intend to carry on business as planters or producers of rubber.
Dealers – Those Members who carry on or intend to carry on business as dealers, packers, millers, importers, exporters, shippers or in any other capacity within the rubber trade or industry not otherwise classified above.
Brokers – Those Members who carry on or intend to carry on business as rubber brokers.
Users – Those Members who carry on or intend to carry on business as manufacturers of rubber products.

5. What are the conditions to become MRE Ordinary Members?

1. To complete the application form and submit the following documents:
   1. Memorandum & Articles of Association (M&A)
   2. Latest Annual Report & Audited Accounts
   3. Form 24 and Form 49
   4. Confirmation letter and a satisfactory report from the relevant Bank
   5. Copy of relevant licenses from MRB
2. The paid-up capital for Bumiputera companies is RM300,000 while RM500,000 for foreign-controlled locally-incorporated Companies or non-Bumiputra companies.
3. To submit the following fees by cheque/money order/bank draft payable to “MALAYSIAN RUBBER BOARD”

Entrance Fee = RM 500
Annual Subscription Fee = RM 500
Total = RM 1,000

6. What are the conditions to become MRE Associate Member?

1. To complete the application form and submit the following documents:
   1. Memorandum & Articles of Association (M&A) or Partnership Agreement
   2. Latest Annual Report & Audited Account
   3. Confirmation letter and a satisfactory report from the relevant Bank.
2. Paid-up Capital of RM500,000.
3. To submit the following fees by cheque/money order/bank draft payable to “MALAYSIAN RUBBER BOARD”

Entrance Fee = USD220
Annual Subscription Fee = USD220
Total = USD440

7. How can I apply for MRE Ordinary Membership?

Application can be done by filling up online application via the following page: http://www3.lgm.gov.my/eMREMembership

8. How do I apply to become Malaysian Rubber Exchange Associate Member?

Application can be done by visiting http://www3.lgm.gov.my/mre/app_assoc.aspx and submitting your online application form.

9. Where can I obtain the list of rubber producers in Malaysia?

The list of Malaysian rubber producers can be retrieved from Malaysian Rubber Exchange Directorty, which is made available online at http://www3.lgm.gov.my/mre/pdf/MREDirectory.pdf

10. How can I get daily rubber prices?

Daily rubber prices are available twice a day from Monday to Friday (except public holidays) at 12.00 noon for official noon prices and at 5.00 p.m. for closing prices. Prices can be obtained at http://www3.lgm.gov.my/mre

11. Is there any other way to obtain the LGM official rubber prices besides browsing through LGM website?

The public can also obtain LGM official rubber prices through SMS by typing TGH and send it to 36600 for prices in sen/kg or type NOON and send via SMS to 36600 for prices in USD.

Another option is to contact our Trading Room at Malaysian Rubber Exchange at 12.00 noon and 5.00 p.m. at 03-9206 2116, 03-2161 6591 or 03-2161 6592.

12. How to buy Official SMR 20 Rubber Price Chart, which is published every year?

The public can purchase the price charts by filling up the form which is available at http://www3.lgm.gov.my/mre/smrpricechart.aspx

Please attach the payment of RM 50 for local buyers or USD 35 for overseas buyers, together with the form.

Head
Malaysian Rubber Exchange
Tel: 03 9206 2091
Email: ghazaly@lgm.gov.my