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Environmental Scan 2017: Human Capital Issues within the Medical Devices Sector Association of Malaysian Medical Industries (AMMI) Formed in 1989, the AMMI represents leading medical device manufacturing companies in the domestic medical technology industry. AMMI currently has 64 member companies and collectively, they account for more than half of the total export revenue for “Made-in-Malaysia” medical devices. AMMI member companies continue to be the growth base of the medical device industry in Malaysia and consist of three main types of industry players: manufacturers; suppliers of raw materials and services to the medical devices manufacturing companies; and importers and exporters of medical devices. Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (MARGMA) MARGMA was established in 1989 to provide a range of services to members comprising Malaysian rubber glove manufacturers and associated suppliers and supporting organizations. Since its inception, MARGMA has been the official voice and advocate for the rubber glove industry in Malaysia, having collaborated closely with key Malaysian government agencies and related ASEAN trade associations to promote and protect the interests of its members and the industry. MARGMA also assists its members in addressing domestic and international issues related to their businesses and the industry. 67