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Dec 1, 2008

Malaysian rubber output in 2009 is expected to decline 10%

Malaysian plantation industry as well as the original product Minister Peter Chin Fah Kui said Tuesday, affected by the switch, Malaysia rubber production in 2009 is expected to be reduced by at least 10%.

Peter Chin Fah Kui said the Malaysian rubber production in 2008 is expected to reach 110-120 million tons.

The world's top three rubber producers --- Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia will meet Thursday to discuss measures to support rubber prices.

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