The Malaysian Rubber Council (MRC) was incorporated on 14 April 2000 under the Companies Act 1965 as a company limited by guarantee under the Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK). MRC is governed by a Board of Trustees appointed by the Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK) and tasked with undertaking the market promotion of quality Malaysian rubber and rubber products in world markets.

Under the Malaysian Rubber Board (Cess) Order 1999, a cess of 0.2% is levied on the export of rubber products. Of the total cess collected by the Malaysian Rubber Board, 80% is specifically designated to support MRC’s programmes and activities.

As part of its market promotion strategy, the MRC maintains overseas offices in the USA, China, and India.

The USA office was set up in Washington DC in February 2001 and serves as a centre of information on Malaysian rubber and rubber products for the American public and end-users. In particular, it addresses American concerns regarding latex products, especially latex gloves, through the dissemination of balanced and accurate information.

MRC established its office in Guangzhou, China, in April 2016. This office assists Malaysian exporters of rubber products looking to explore business opportunities in China.

MRC India was set up in Mumbai in May 2016 to facilitate the export of Malaysian rubber and rubber products as well as assists Malaysian companies to grow their business in India.