Mr. Firdaus Dahlan, Director of CIMT, was invited as one of the panellists in the Symposium on Manufacturing of Rubber Products: Opportunity and Challenges for Natural Rubber. The event was hosted by the International Rubber Research and Development Board (IRRDB) in collaboration with the Rubber Authority of Thailand (RAOT). This prestigious event was taking place from August 22nd to 25th, 2023, at Bangkok’s Rama Gardens Hotel. It’s a significant moment as the Centre for IMT-GT Subregional Cooperation participates for the first time, showcasing IMT-GT’s rubber cooperation. This gathering of experts from the rubber sector promises valuable insights and discussions, fostering collaboration to elevate the subregional rubber industry’s value proposition. The outcome of the forum also add significant values and inspiration to the implementation of IMT-GT Rubber Cooperation