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Virtual MOU Signing : MKMA & TKIA
Malaysian Knitting Manufactures Association (MKMA) had signed strategic cooperation agreement with Taiwan Knitting Industry Association (TKIA) on 18-Sep-2020, thanks to the effort of Taiwan Textile Research Institute (TTRI). Signing the memorandum of understanding (MOU) on 18-Sep-20 via a Virtual Ceremony, Mr. Tang Chong Chin represent MKMA remarked that he is excited and optimism that the […]
MKMA – Local and Foreigner Subcribe to Same Social Security Protection
Dato’ Tang Chong Chin, The President of Malaysia Knitting Manufacturers Association (MKMA) said the new enforcement of SOCSO for foreigner worker effective Jan 1, 2019 will provide foreigner with double social security protection. He urge government to cancel requirement for Employer to purchase Foreign Worker Compensation Scheme (FWCS) and Foreign Worker Hospitalisation & Surgical Insurance […]
MKMA 43rd Anniversary & Building Fund Raising Grand Dinner
Malaysian Knitting Manufactures Association held its 43rd Anniversary and Building Fund Raising Grand Dinner at 8th Sept 2018 (Sat) @ 7.00pm at Grand Sea View Restaurant (Batu Pahat, Johor) Mr. Tang Chong Chin said that MKMA was incorporated on 29 Aug 1975 with the objective to strengthen unity among Textile & Apparel Industry players & […]
Industry 4.0 : The Journey Towards Automation
An article on “The Journey Towards Automation” is published on 9th July 2018 in section Industry 4.0 which share the view of CEOs on the journey of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) towards manufacturing automation process. Mr. Tang Chong Chin, The President of Malaysia Knitting Manufacturers Association (MKMA) said it is a challenge of understanding […]
Special Coverage on Malaysia Textile and Apparel Industry
Local Malaysia prominent press media Nanyang Siang Pau Newspaper has an exclusive interview with Mr. Tang Chong Chin, The President of Malaysian Knitting Manufacturers Association (MKMA). The comprehensive and excitement of the exclusive interview has been published on internet by enanyang.com and hard copy dated 26th Apr and 07th May 2017 respectively. Based on the […]
How will TPP Benefit the Malaysian Textile Sector?
MKMA had conducted a technical analysis talk on 19 March 2016, 10.00am at MKMA Serminar Hall, Batu Pahat, Johor. MKMA President Mr Tang Chong Chin briefed the participants on the technical requirements under the textile & apparel chapter of the TPPA. The major topics covered are as below:- Part A – Rules of Origin 1. […]
MKMA – Leading Trade Association in Objecting Foreign Worker’s Hike of Levy
Malaysia’s government recent announced the increase of foreign workers’ levy hike by 200 to 400 % with immediate effect from 01 Feb 2016. The sudden decision was rejected outright by all the trade associations. The Malaysian Knitting Manufacturers Association (MKMA) has leaded and lashed out against a hike in foreign worker levy in the manufacturing […]
TPPA will grow Textile and Apparel Industry By 30pc
President of Malaysian Knitting Manufacturers Association(MKMA), Mr. Tang Chong Chin has been invited by Malaysian Investment Development Authority(MIDA) to give a speech on impact of the TPPA on the Malaysian Textiles and Apparel Industry. The speech is presented on event ‘Dialogue on Potential Economic Impact of Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TTPA) on the Textile & Apparel […]
Malaysia Knitting Industry Wants Labour Issues Sewn Up
Local knitting industry worth more than RM4 billion per annum, contribute an impressive 3% to the national GDP. Malaysia Knitting Manufacturers Association (MKMA) president Tang Chong Chin told MALAYSIA SME that, ‘there are a few big players in the Malaysia knitting manufacturing sector, but for the most part, the overwhelming majority of operators in Malaysia […]
MKMA comments on Malaysia Budget 2015
MKMA disappointed with the New Malaysia Budget 2015 which was released on 23/10/2015. MKMA members comment that more enterprise will be closed up.