Keynote SpeakersOur Featured Key Speakers
YH Dato' Dr. Zairossani Mohd. Nor
Director General of Malaysian Rubber Board (MRB)
Mr. Izwan Zarik Bin Mohammad Sapari
Deputy CEO of Malaysian Rubber Council (MRC)
Mr. Ulrich Antoni
Managing Director of Agridence Rubber Pte. Ltd., Singapore
Mr. Raja Sellamuthu
Vice President cum Organising Chairman of MRPMA Rubber Industry Conference 2025
Ms. Teh Sook Ling
Executive Director of Selangor Human Resource Development Centre (SHRDC)
Dr. Amir Hashim Md Yatim
Chairman for Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (MARGMA) Technical Subcommittee
Mr. Chan Pak-Kuen
Plastics & Rubber Institute Malaysia (PRIM)
Mr. Pong Kai See
Immediate Past President, Plastic and Rubber Institute Malaysia (PRIM)
Day 1
26 August 2025 (Tuesday)
| Time | Program |
|---|---|
| 09:00 am | Registration & Welcome Refreshment |
| 10:00 am | Arrival of guest of Honour |
| 10:15 am | National Anthem |
| 10:20 am | Opening Ceremony |
| 10:25 am | Cultural Performance |
| 10:30 am |
Welcoming Remarks Introductory Remarks by Organising Chairman of MRIC, Mr Raja Sellamuthu |
| 10:35 am |
Speech by President of Malaysian Rubber Products Manufacturer's Association (MRPMA), Mr. Yeaw Kok Kwey |
| 10:40 am | Speech by Co Host - Malaysian Rubber Council (MRC) |
| 10:45 am | Opening Remarks by guest of Honour |
| 10:50 am | Official Launch Ceremony |
| 10:55 am | Token of Appreciation to Supporting & Event Partners |
| 11:05 am | Token of Appreciation to Guest of Honour |
| 11:10 am | Group Photo Session |
| 11:15 am | VIP Exhibition Tour |
| 11:35 am | Press Conference |
| 11:55 am | VIP Networking Lunch |
| SESSION 1 - Market Dynamics, Trade, and Supply Chain Sustainability | |
| 01:00 pm |
Topic 1 - From Compliance to Competitive Advantage: Regulations Driving Digitalization in Rubber Supply Chains Mr Ulrich Antoni, Managing Director of Agridence Rubber Pte. Ltd., Singapore |
| 01:25 pm |
Topic 2 - Empowering Sustainability in Malaysian Rubber Industry: A Multi-Faceted Approach Towards Transformation YH Dato' Dr. Zairossani Mohd. Nor, Director General of Malaysian Rubber Board (MRB) |
| SESSION 2 - Policy, Innovation, and Collaboration | |
| 01:50 pm |
Topic 3 - Organizational growth : Balancing People, Planet, & Prosperity Mr. John Blake, Industry Training Specialist |
| 02:20 pm |
Topic 4 - Some Aspects Of Sustainability Of Malaysian Rubber Industry Mr. Pong Kai See, Plastic and Rubber Institute Malaysia (PRIM) |
| 02:45 pm |
Topic 5 - Application of Eco-Efficiency for the Sustainable Development of Natural Rubber
Dr. Napawan Lekawipat, Director of Rubber Industry Division, Rubber Authority of Thailand |
| 03:10 pm |
Break
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| 03:25 pm |
Topic 6 - Sustainability: Driven Skill Development and Its Role in Fostering Innovation in the Rubber Manufacturing Sector Ms. Teh Sook Ling, Executive Director of Selangor Human Resource Development Centre (SHRDC) |
| 03:50 pm | Day 1 Conference Ends & Visit Exhibition |
Day 2
27 August 2025 (Wednesday)
| Time | Program |
|---|---|
| SESSION 3 - Advanced Materials for a Greener Future | |
| 08:30 am | Registration |
| 09:00 am |
Topic 7 - Sustainability of Rubber Used in Mining: Ecosystem & Global Trend Mr. Chan Pak-Kuen, Plastics & Rubber Institute Malaysia (PRIM) |
| 09:25 am |
Topic 8 - Building a Sustainable Future for the Rubber Industry Mr. Izwan Zarik bin Mohammad Sapari, Deputy CEO of Malaysian Rubber Council (MRC) |
| 09:50 am |
Topic 9 - Biocarbon-Filled Natural Rubber Vulcanizates: The Biomass Sources Dr. Ong Siew Kooi, Associate Professor & Coordinator Professional Graduteship of Rubber Technology Program |
| 10:10 am | Morning Break |
| 10:25 am |
Topic 10 - Driving A Green Revolution in Material Science with Epoxidized Natural Rubber Latex Dr Siti Nor Qamarina, Malaysian Rubber Board (MRB) |
| 10:55 am |
Topic 11 - Exploring the Potential of Modified Natural Rubber in Liquid Polymer Electrolyte Mr Mohd Afieq Mohd Tajudin, Malaysian Rubber Board (MRB) |
| 11:25 am |
Topic 12 - Eco-Friendly Alternatives in Rubber: Non-Isocyanate Polyurethanes Leading the Way to a Greener Future - Exploring the Potential of Modified Natural Rubber in Liquid Polymer Electrolyte Dr Lee Siang Yin, Malaysian Rubber Board (MRB) |
| 11:55 am |
Topic 13 - Sulphurless Pre-Vulcanised Latex in Latex Dipping Application Mr. Tan Lu Quan, Director of Business & Operations at Getahindus (M) Sdn Bhd |
| 12:25 pm | Lunch Break & Visit Exhibition |
| SESSION 4 - Innovative Rubber Processing Technologies | |
| 01:25 pm |
Topic 14 - The Malaysian Rubber Glove Industry and Its Challenges Dr. Amir, Chairman for Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (MARGMA) Technical Subcommittee |
| 01:50 pm |
Topic 15 - Smart Maintenance Implementation for Rubber Machinery : Real-Time Monitoring and Predictive Analysis Using IoT and Sensor Integration Mr Ahmad Kifli Che Aziz, Malaysian Rubber Board (MRB) |
| 02:20 pm |
Topic 16 - RRIMeFormularyTM: A Digital Platform for Dry Rubber Product Formulations Ms Hani Afiffa Mohd Hanif, Malaysian Rubber Board (MRB) |
| 02:50 pm |
Topic 17 - Increasing Productivity through Agentic Artificial Intelligence (AI) Applications Dr. Chua Wen Shyan, Selangor Human Resource Development Centre (SHRDC) |
| 03:30 pm | Tea Break |
| 03:45 pm |
Topic 18 - Efficient Manufacturing of Rubber Compounds: Technology & Management Mr. Ahmad Supian, Managing Director of HF Mixing Group Service (Thailand) Ltd / General Manager of HF Mixing Group Services (SEA) Sdn Bhd |
| SESSION 5 - Sustainable Practices in the Rubber Industry (Part1) | |
| 04:10 pm |
Topic 19 - Sustainable Practices in Rubber Manufacturing: Highlighting Eco-Friendly Manudacturing Processes, Energy Efficiency, and the Use of Renewable Resources in Rubber Mr. Raja, Vice President cum Organising Chairman of MRPMA Rubber Industry Conference 2025 |
| 04:35 pm |
Topic 20 - The Evaluation Of Cumlump Modified Bitumen (CMB) As A Binder In Fiber Mastic Asphalt (FMA) Application Mr Nik Zakaria Nik Yahya, Malaysian Rubber Board (MRB) |
| 05:05 pm | Day 2 Conference Ends & Visit Exhibition |
Day 3
28 August 2025 (Thursday)
| Time | Program |
|---|---|
| 08:30 am | Registration |
| SESSION 5 - Sustainable Practices in the Rubber Industry (Part2) | |
| 09:00 am |
Topic 21 - Synthetic Rubber Sustainability: Green Elastomers AK Harish, ARLANXEO Singapore |
| 09:40 am |
Topic 22 - Sustainable Circularity - Challenges & Opportunities For the Tyre & Rubber Industry Dr. R Mukhopadhyay, Director R&D-JK TYre; Director & CE-Hari Shankar Singhania Elastomer & Tyre Research Institute Chairman, Indian Rubber Institute, President, Indian Rubber Material Research Institute (IRMRI) |
| SESSION 6 - Applications of Sustainable Rubber Solutions | |
| 10:10 am |
Topic 23 - Effect of Ultrasonication on Maturation of Natural Rubber Latex Ms Evelyn Lim Hui Mei, Malaysian Rubber Board (MRB) |
| 10:40 am |
Topic 24 - Surface Modification Of Mild Steel: Silane And Corrosion Inhibitors In Rubber-To-Metal Bonding System Dr Ismaliza Ismail, Malaysian Rubber Board (MRB) |
| 11:10 am | Morning Break |
| 11:25 am |
Topic 25 - Natural High Active Magnesium Oxide MagPro® is Sustainable Material for Production of Polychloroprene Rubber Technical Products Konstantin Sdobnov, Liaoning Brucite Mineral Trading (a member of Brucite+) |
| 12:05 pm |
Topic 26 - SME Apporach to Sustainability for Rubber Industries Mr. Sin Yoong Cheong, Sin Rubtech Consultancy Sdn. Bhd. |
| 12:35 pm | Lunch Break / Visit Exhibtion |
| 01:35 pm |
Topic 27 - BU-RCH Solutions for Sustainability in the Rubber Industry Mr. Hao Meng Xuan, LANXESS |
| 02:15 pm |
Topic 28 - Innovations in Colloids & Polymers: Next Gen Gloves and Radiation-Shielding Rubber Composites Dr. Patrick Siah Ying, Senior Lecturer in Chemical Engineering Discipline at Monash University Malaysia |
| SESSION 7 - Testing, Quality Control, and Sustainable Compliance | |
| 02:35 pm |
Topic 29 - Enhancing Quality Control in Rubber And Rubber Products: New Data Analysis Techniques for Proficiency Testing (PT) Programme Ms Nur Salwanie Mahomed Resali, Malaysian Rubber Board (MRB) |
| 03:05 pm | Day 3 Conference Ends & Visit Exhibition |
2025 Exhibition Location
Hall 6, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC), Malaysia
Email Address
secretariat@mrpma.com.my
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