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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 […]
Managing Director, Tang Chong Chin Conferred With Darjah Setia Pangkuan Negeri (DSPN)
Our Managing Director Mr. Tang Chong Chin has been conferred with Darjah Setia Pangkuan Negeri (DSPN) by Tuan Yang Terutama Yang Di Pertua Negeri Pulau Pinang, Tun Dato’ Seri Utama Dr. Haji Abdul Rahman Bin Haji Abbas in conjunction with His Excellency’s 79th birthday on 27 July 2017. The group and company, associations, colleague, business […]
MKMA Knitters up in arms over Bank Negara’s new forex policy
Malaysian Knitting Manufacturers Association (MKMA) expressed its total disappointment and strong objection in response to BNM’s Governor new instructions on Forex Policy which took effect from Monday, ie 05th Dec 2016. The Malaysian Knitting Manufacturers Association (MKMA) on Tuesday expressed what it termed as its “total disappointment” and “strong objection” to Bank Negara Malaysia’s new […]
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. […]
Seminar On Modernization of Garment & Textile Industry
MKMA President, Mr. Tang Chong Chin was invited to present on the event of ‘Seminar On Modernization of Garment & Textile Industry” organized by Elestar Sdn Bhd. The topic delivered by Mr. Tang is ‘Dialogue on the Potential Impact of the TPPA on the Malaysia Textiles and Apparel Industry’. The event was held at Dewan […]
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 […]
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.
MKMA’s President
Congratulation to Mr. Tang Chong Chin,Managing Director of United Sweethearts Garment Sdn Bhd was elected as President of Malaysian Knitting Manufacturers Association (MKMA) for term 2015-2017 on Jun 13, 2015.