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Goodbye Goodyear: End of an Era for Shah Alam Plant Sparks Mixed Reactions

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Discover the impact of Goodyear's Shah Alam plant closure on 550 workers and its future plans in Malaysia. Find out how the iconic plant's shutdown after 52 years is reshaping the manufacturing industry!

The iconic Goodyear Shah Alam factory, with a 52-year history, is set to cease operations by the end of June, leaving approximately 550 workers affected by the closure. Despite this, the American tire giant will not disappear from the Malaysian market. Instead, Goodyear will transition to importing tires from its facilities in Thailand, Indonesia, China, and Taiwan to meet local demand.

This significant move by Goodyear reflects a strategic shift in its operational model, emphasizing cost reduction and efficiency. The closure, announced by Goodyear's Asia Pacific president, Nathaniel Madarang, marks the end of an era for the plant that has been a cornerstone of the company's presence in Malaysia since 1972.

The decision to shut down the Shah Alam plant has sparked mixed reactions, with concerns raised about the impact on the local labor force and the broader manufacturing sector. As Goodyear navigates this transition, the nation awaits to see how the closure will shape the future landscape of the tire industry in Malaysia.

In the midst of change, one thing remains certain – Goodyear's commitment to the Malaysian market. The closure of the Shah Alam plant may signal the end of an era, but the company's tire sales and marketing activities will continue, reaffirming Goodyear's enduring presence in the country's automotive sector.

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Goodyear to shut down its Shah Alam factory from June (Free Malaysia Today)

However, it will remain in the local market by importing tyres from its factories in Thailand, Indonesia, China and Taiwan.

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Goodyear's Shah Alam plant to close after 52 years, 550 workers ... (New Straits Times Online)

KUALA LUMPUR: The closure of Goodyear's 52-year-old Shah Alam plant, effective June 30, will impact about 550 workers.

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Goodyear will continue to sell tyres in Malaysia despite plant closure (The Edge Markets MY)

American tyre company Goodyear said on Thursday it will continue to sell their products in Malaysia following the closure of its manufacturing plant in Shah ...

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Goodyear to shut down its Shah Alam factory end-June - closure to ... (Paul Tan's Automotive News)

The plant closure will affect 550 positions associated with the factory. While sales and marketing of its products are set to continue in the country, it's a ...

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'Unexpected shock': Rafidah on 'leaked memo' of Goodyear plant ... (Malaysiakini)

52-year-old plant in Shah Alam purportedly closing June 30, 550 jobs affected.

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The End Of An Era: Goodyear's Closure In Malaysia And The Future ... (The Rakyat Post)

As Goodyear prepares to shut down its iconic Shah Alam plant, the nation reflects on the changing landscape of the manufacturing industry and the challenges ...

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Goodyear to shut down Shah Alam plant by end June (The Sun Daily)

The closure was announced by the company via an internal statement issued to its associates by Goodyear's Asia Pacific president, Nathaniel Madarang. The ...

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Citing cost reduction, Goodyear to shut down Shah Alam plant in ... (Malay Mail)

KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 — One of the country's leading tyre manufacturers, Goodyear, said it will be closing down its plant in Shah Alam starting June 30 this ...

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Hundreds Of Workers To Be Affected As Goodyear Shutters Its Shah ... (SAYS)

The shuttering of the Shah Alam factory, which has been a pillar of Goodyear's activities in Malaysia since 1972, will leave an impact on the local labour force ...

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Tyre brand Goodyear MY to close Shah Alam plant, 550 positions ... (Marketing Interactive)

Tyre manufacturer Goodyear will be closing its manufacturing plant in Shah Alam, Malaysia on 30 June this year with a full closure to be complete by year ...

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Goodyear restructuring in several countries, not just in Malaysia - Selangor MB (New Straits Times Online)

KUALA LUMPUR: Goodyear's global operations restructuring in the past year has forced a number of its factories, including its Shah Alam plant, to shut its doors, the Dewan Rakyat heard today. Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari (Pakatan ...

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Former minister calls for govt action amid Goodyear plant closure ... (The Star Online)

PETALING JAYA: Former minister Tan Sri Rafidah Aziz has called for an immediate government response to the closure of Goodyear Malaysia's manufacturing ...

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Restructuring of Goodyear operations affects many countries, not just... (The Malaysian Reserve)

THE closure of the global tyre manufacturer company, Goodyear's factory as part of the company's restructuring has affected 1200 employees in Europe, ...

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Restructuring of Goodyear operations affects many countries, not ... (Malay Mail)

KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 — The closure of the global tyre manufacturer company, Goodyear's factory as part of the company's restructuring has affected 1200 ...

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“It was a shock” - Rafidah calls for govt to address Goodyear closure (The Sun Daily)

PETALING JAYA: Former minister Tan Sri Rafidah Aziz (pix) has urged the government to address the situation in response to the planned closure of Good...

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Tyre maker Goodyear to close manufacturing plant in Malaysia (The Star Online)

KUALA LUMPUR: Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co, one of the world's largest tyre makers, plans to shut down its plant in Malaysia on June 30 - a decision expected ...

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Govt mobilises 'specialised' team to help 550 workers affected by ... (The Star Online)

KUALA LUMPUR: The government, through initiatives led by the Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry and the Malaysian Investment Development Authority ...

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Tire maker Goodyear to close manufacturing plant in Malaysia (Yahoo Finance)

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co, one of the world's largest tire makers, plans to shut down its plant in Malaysia on June 30 - a decision expected to affect more ...

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