RUBBER LATEX

Transformation

THE RISE OF RUBBERWOOD

Malaysia, being one of the rubberwoodproducing countries, accounted for approximately 30% of the world’s total natural rubber production in the 1980s. In the past, after extracting latex from rubberwood, most of it was directly cut down and burned. However, it was eventually found that rubberwood that had been processed and treated after the latex had been extracted was excellent for making furniture.Because of its sturdiness, beautiful appearance, and smooth texture, it has become known as the top option in the furniture sector.

The pioneers of the Muar furniture industry capitalised on the advantage of rubberwood resources and developed the rubberwood processing industry to achieve selfsufficiency. They successfully propelled Muar furniture products beyond Malaysia’s borders and ventured into the international market. Second President of MFA, Eng Say Teng, imported advanced wood drying technology and equipment from Japan. Who established the first furniture drying facility in Muar and hired Taiwanese engineers to provide professional training to local workers. With this initiative, Muar began to produce and export oak furniture using locally developed rubberwood materials.The Muar furniture industry transformed from traditional handicraft to industrialisation and along the path of exports by this bold initiative, which pioneered the utilisation of rubberwood as a substitute for tropical hardwood in furniture production.

According to Eng Say Teng, sawn rubberwood must first be treated with an insecticide to avoid infestation before being immersed in a preservative solution for two hours to ensure its quality. It is then dried in the kiln for a period ranging from 12 days to one month. These materials undergo a meticulous and stringent process.” Through research, preservation, and processing of rubberwood, the material has become a premium resource that not only adheres to environmental principles but also enables the production of aesthetically pleasing and durable furniture. Its quality has gained popularity among consumers in Europe, America, Australia, Japan, Singapore, and other countries.

Rubber latex may be used to make items made of latex, and rubberwood can be used to make furniture once it reaches the age of 25, both of which have significant economic advantages.In the early days, some wise and visionary furniture pioneers also ventured into upstream enterprises by providing rubberwood materials to manufacturers.

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