Malaysian glove makers ask to be allowed to work during lockdown
Malaysian authorities have introduced new restrictions in the state where more than half of the glove manufacturers are located. Companies are reminded
Manufacturers of rubber gloves have asked the Malaysian government to allow companies based in the state of Selangor to continue operating amid tightening anti-coronavirus measures, reports Sinar Harian.
The state is home to 58% of all gloves produced in Malaysia.
The Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association has drawn attention to the importance of gloves in combating the spread of covid-19 . According to its HEAD Supramaniam Shanmugan, many customers are concerned about possible interruptions in supplies, in addition, clinics and medical centers are putting pressure.
“There were fears in the HEALTH sector around the world when our minister announced a possible closure of the production of gloves, as medical gloves are desperately needed to protect hospital employees,” the head of the association explained. According to him, the companies expressed their readiness to vaccinate all employees against COVID-19 at their own expense.
WSJ has counted more deaths from covid since the beginning of the year than in 2020 Society
The enterprises entering into association collectively make and EXPORT gloves to 195 countries of the world, providing 67% of world consumption, writes Sinar Harian. Shanmugan also noted that the demand for gloves is expected to remain at the same level this year, and will grow by 15-20% next year.
Selangor, as well as Kuala Lumpur, are among the hardest hit regions in Malaysia from the pandemic. On Thursday it became known that there are restrictions on the movement of people, during which they must not leave their homes after 20:00. Only those who work in industries of high importance can go to work. Restaurants, food courts and shops are closed (except for shops selling essential goods).
In total, 778.6 thousand people infected with CORONAVIRUS were detected in Malaysia (data as of July 4). Selangor accounted for 253.4 thousand cases, Kuala Lumpur - 79 thousand (data as of July 1), these regions rank first and second respectively in this indicator in the country. Also in Malaysia, 5.4 thousand people died with COVID-19.
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