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Covering The Bases: Karex's Post-COVID Expansion Plans

Goh Miah Kiat, CEO, Karex Bhd

03-Mar-21 08:05

Covering The Bases: Karex's Post-COVID Expansion Plans

Karex, the world’s largest condom manufacturer, saw its net profit grow 27 times on-year to RM2.8 million, but that was 38% down on-quarter. What's driving these choppy numbers? Can Karex achieve more consistent profitability? Philip See speaks to CEO Goh Miah Kiat for some insight into this, as well as its foray into glove making.

Produced by: Roshan Kanesan

Presented by: Philip See


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