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 350/person/day
Foreign = USD 350/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

Licensing

1. Where is Licensing Policy and Permit Unit, Malaysian Rubber Board located?

Licensing Policy and Permit Unit is located at the 13th Floor, Bangunan Getah Asli (Menara), 148 Jalan Ampang 50450 Kuala Lumpur.

2. What are the categories of licenses, activities and fees charged?

Categories, activities and the fees charged are shown in the table below:

No.	Category	Activity Required	Fee (RM)	Additional Activity	Fee (RM)
1	Retail/Bulk	Buy Sell Store	100 200 100	Export	500
	Trader	Buy Sell	100 200	Export	500
	Processor	Buy Sell Store Process	100 200 100 500	1. Packing 2. Export	300 500
	Estate	Sell Store	200 100
	Group	Sell	200
2	Rubber Product Manufacturer	Buy and store rubber for the manufacture of rubber products	500
3	i. Factory ii. Packing/ Exporter iii. Exporter	Export rubber gloves	500
4	Rubber Nursery	Nursery	500

3. What is the application requirement for each category of license?

Terms for license applications for each category are as follows:

• Retail/Bulk
• Minimum capital of RM20,000
• Premises should be at least 100 meters from any river, residential and other sensitive areas
• Ratio of the total area of rubber plantation to licensees is 600 acres : 1 license
• The average purchase of licence holder (including the applicant) within a 2.4 kilometre radius of the premises applied for must not be less than 1,000 kg (wet) per day
• Premise application must be located at least 1.5 km from current/other premise.

• Trading
• Minimum capital of RM50,000

• Rubber Processing Factory
• Minimum paid-up capital of RM250,000 for SMR/Latex producer; RM100,000 for rubber compound producer; RM50,000 for crepe rubber producer
• Has approval from Fire and Rescue Department, Local Authority, Land and District Office and Department of Environment

• Estate
• Plantation should be over 40.46 hectares and is already yielding rubber

• Group
• Premise serves as a collection area and sales by tender only

• Rubber Product Factory
• Minimum paid-up capital of RM50,000
• Has approval from Fire and Rescue Department, Local Authority, Land and District Office and Department of Environment

• Rubber Glove Exporter
• Minimum paid-up capital of RM500,000
• If factory, must have rubber product manufacturing license

• Nursery
• Minimum capital of RM30,000
• Minimum area : 1 hectare
• Has a budding nursery and clones have been verified

4. What are the requirements for applying the additional activity of packing and export of rubber?

Terms for application are as follows:-

• Packing Rubber
• Only for Processor category only
• Minimum paid-up capital of RM 500,000 for non-bumiputera and RM300,000 for bumiputera

• Exporting Rubber
• Only for retail, trading and processing categories
• Malaysian Rubber Exchange (MRE) member
• Minimum paid-up capital of RM 500,000 for non-bumiputera and RM300,000 for bumiputera

5. What documents do I need?

1. Copy of company/business registration certificate
2. Form 24, 49 and copy of M&A for Sendirian Berhad companies
3. Copy of Identity card, bank statement/savings book (for individual applications only)
4. Suggested location plan of premise
5. Copy of land title/land use/rent permission letter (for retail licence)

6. How do I make an application?

1. Fill up the License Application Form (available at Licensing Policy and Permit Unit, MRB or at the nearnest LGM office or downloadable at www.lgm.gov.my)
2. Form and administration fee of RM 100 (cheque/money order/bank draft) payable to ‘Lembaga Getah Malaysia’ may be sent in via post or personally at any MRB offices.

7. How long does the application process take?

All applications received will be processed and tabled at Licensing and Permit Meeting. If the application is approved, the licence will be issued within seven (7) days after all the prerequisites are met.

8. How will I know if my application has been approved or otherwise?

The MRB will inform applicants in writing. The letter will be released within five (5) days of receiving the minutes of meeting on the approval or otherwise.

9. How can I renew my licence?

Renewal applications must be made 60 days before the expiry date of the current licence by submitting renewal application form with a copy of the licence and required renewal fee. Renewal applications may be submitted to the nearest MRB office.

10. If I am a rubber entrepreneur from Sabah or Sarawak, where can I obtain information on rubber licences and regulations?

For those in Sabah, information may be obtained from Lembaga Industri Getah Sabah (LIGS). For Sarawak, information may be obtained from Jabatan Pertanian Sarawak (JPS).

11. What are other services provided by Licensing Policy and Permit Unit?

Other services by Licensing Policy and Permit Unit are:

1. Process and provide Rubber Export Permit
2. Endorsement of Certificate of Origin for rubber

12. What is Rubber Export Permit?

Rubber Export Permit is a permit issued by the MRB to export consignments of rubber.

13. What is the fee for Rubber Export Permit?

Fees are charged according to permit categories, as specified below:

Type	Total tonnage	Fee (RM)/Piece
A	1	3.00
B	2	6.00
C	5	15.00
D	10	30.00
E	25	75.00
F	50	150.00
G	100	300.00
H	200	600.00

14. What are the requirements for Rubber Export Permit?

Only applicants with a valid Export Licence are allowed to apply for Rubber Export Permit.

15. What compulsory document is required?

Copy of valid licence.

16. What is the application method for Rubber Export Permit?

1. Fill up the Application Form for Rubber Export Permit (available at Licensing Policy and Permit Unit, MRB or at the nearest LGM office or downloadable at www.lgm.gov.my)
2. Completed form, required documents and fee (cheque/money order/bank draft) payable to ‘Lembaga Getah Malaysia’ may be sent in via post or personally at any MRB offices.

17. What is Certificate of Origin?

Certificate of Origin is a certificate that acknowledges that the rubber produced and exported is of Malaysian origin.

18. What is the fee required to apply Certificate of Origin for rubber?

The fee that is applicable is as per table below:

Item	Quantity	Fee (RM)
1 Book	50 Pieces	10.00
Endorsement	1 Endorsement	10.00

19. What are the requirements for applicatons for Certificate of Origin for rubber?

Applicants must have a valid Export Licence and has sent the yearly Indemnity letter.

20. What are the steps to apply for Certificate of Origin for rubber?

1. Fill up the application form.
2. Completed form, required documents and fee (cheque/money order/bank draft) payable to ‘Lembaga Getah Malaysia’ may be sent in via post or personally at any MRB offices.

Licensing Policy and Permit Unit
Malaysian Rubber Board
Tel: 03- 9206 2060/2066

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