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Using our Expertise in Food Processing Factory,
Refrigerating Facilities in Malaysia
Currently in Malaysia, new investors from Japan are
decreasing and companies with their business models
targeting at Japanese clients are facing extremely
harsh conditions.
However, as we mentioned in the previous report, thelogistics industry, especially for cold chain and food
relations is becoming active, so we focus on thisresources for our marketing activities. Consumptionof frozen food is largely related to the penetration ofmicrowave ovens. The penetration rate of microwave
oven is taken as 100 in Japan but the rate is still lessthan 10 in Malaysia (about 70 in Singapore).
However, with the tremendous growth of income levelin Malaysia, penetration rate of microwave ovens isexpected to rise tremendously accordingly.
As the number suggests, we receive many inquiries forfood processing factory and refrigerating facilities
projects now. In Malaysia, we visited several local
factories and discovered that the level of food safety
is yet to reach the expected standards as in Japan.

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2017 July●Vol. 9Completion of Synergy Factory,
an Expansion from China to Malaysia

It is ideal to build a factory that meets food safety
standards of Japan but I think it is difficult to realize
this 100% in view of the current level of technologicalcapabilities of procured materials and workmanship inMalaysia.
Therefore, by utilizing the knowledge of the foodprocessing factory and refrigerating facility cultivatedin Japan, we manage the entire project to achieve
highest quality building at the optimum cost inaccordance with the Clientʼs requirement.

Synergy Pipes & Parts (M) Sdn Bhdʼ s factory has been
completed in April 2017. This new factory is an
expansion from China.
This project was awarded to a local design & build
contractor introduced by government development
agency. Seeking for security and smooth coordination,
the Client has engaged our services in overall project
management especially on cost management.
Since the lo cal contractor was nominated by theClient, cost reduction from the tendered price wasdifficult. However we could reduce the costs while
securing work quality by introducing NSC (NominatedSubcontractor) system for subcontract such as piling,electric, firefighting, water supply and drainage, hoist
crane, compressor etc led by us.

In general it is difficult to negotiate prices with generalcontractor without tender, however by separating works
other than the main builder work from the generalcontractor, we exercise maximum merits of project
management by implementing the NSC subcontract.
A l s o , w e r e c o m m e n d e d p a ym e n t c o n t r o l t h r o u g hassessment against work progress throughout
construction. This helped to eliminate overpayment bythe Client, in addition, project schedule andq u a l i t y control were able to be managed smoothly.

Synergy Pipes & Parts (M) Sdn. Bhd.
C l i e n t

I have been engaged asEngineer in site management
works for many years from thecontractor side, but now as
staff of Plus PM Consultant, I
am standing between the clientand the construction company
to manage the project from theclient's point of view.
I believe the key to success isfor contractor to be aware ofbeing an important teammember to make the entire
Project Manager
project succeed. I will value
Teruo Funamoto
the communication with all
the people involved in theproject and always lead theproject to success.

(1054055-T)
Managing Director/CEOProject M a n a g e m e n t

Joji Kimura

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Jalan Pinang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Messagefrom CEO

Synergy Pipes & Parts (M) S/B
Malaysia Ipoh

U s a g e ／FactoryC

Staff Introduction／

Location ／M ／Plus PM Consultant S/B

D e s i g n ／B u i l d
Total area ／NUV Builder (M) S/B

Structure ／Scale

Factory S 1F/Oﬃce RC 2F

6,750㎡

Marketing with “Fishʼs Eyes”

I try to see things with three eyes in my work. The three eyes
are “Birdʼs eyes”, “Insectʼs eyes” and “Fishʼs eyes”.
Birdʼ s eyes are macro viewpoint, Insectʼ s eyes are micro
viewpoints, and fishʼ s eyes are trends. I believe a project
managementcompany can propose optimal solutions by having three
viewpoints in a balanced manner.
Humans tend to see things in front of them with Insectʼ s eyes
unconsciously. On the other hand, to see things with theBirdʼ s eyes, it is necessary to consciously keep a distance tocapture the whole image.
I remember when I did dissection experiment of crucian carp
in my school days, I learned about lateral line, the organs
called lateral lines feel the flow of water and play a role notto hit other fish.

In AEAN Countries, consumer trends are changing at
tremendous speed with rapid economic growth and IT
information revolution. In line with the expansion of theconvenience store chain and the growing need forhigh-quality food products, maintenance of cold chain isdemanding and consumers tend to depart from old-fashionedproducts.
In the center of Kuala Lumpur, shops that incorporates
history, culture and technology of Japan have been opened
by Cool Japan Organization. Both the public and private
sectors are asking whether they can practice marketing withfish lateral lines more than now.
Plus PM Consultant Sdn Bhd
CEO/MDJoji KimuraOngoing Project

Ongoing Project■ Oʻhako Project■ Malaysia Packaging Industry Berhad

Further Quality Improvement through Comprehensive Understanding

Building Relationship with Local Contractor

It is a continuation report of O'HAKO RESIDENSI Projectthat has been started in November last year.
This condominium project comprises Twin TowerResidential
Building, Pavilions (facilities such as swimming pool, jacuzzi,multipurpose hall etc) in the centre and Parking Podium.
Construction started from central podium building(phase 1) and currently it reaches the transfer slab at
Level 2 (3rd floor from ground) of Tower A. It is a critical
milestone in this project as the transfer slab is a very important
structure that supports the upper 30 stories of the residentialbuilding. Also, Tower B (phase 2) has been started andmore than 150 workers are working on site every day.
After this, works such as plastering work, waterproof
work, fittings, various finishing work, M&E services aretaking place. We are the only on-site Japanese personnel andit is true that there are still distances in the construction law,quality, safety and environment measure between local& Japanʼ s quality. Although the local staff appreciate
Japan's quality, they seem to act differently and partly
give up with answer like “this is Malaysian way ofdoing” . Through our working experience, it may bedifficult for the locals to meet 100% of Japanʼ s quality,
but by moving forward for improvement without giving
up, the result will change drastically. We shall understandand confront each other things that cannot be compromised
and lead the project to success.

We are entrusted by Malaysia Packaging Industry Berhad,
a subsidiary of Taisei Lamick Co., Ltd. to provide project
management services for its new factory located in Kajang,
Malaysia. This project has a short construction period andis constructed by local main contractor.
The main contractor, Ireka is well known in Malaysia withm a ny p r o j e c t e x p e r i e n c e s a n d g o o d t r a c k r e c o r d i nconstruction. However, in term of Japanese method ofproject execution and quality, there are some differences.
What we are required to do is to coordinate with the local
main contractor on Clientʼ s requirements and verify ifworks are done reliably complying Japanese standard.
For factory, a smooth production is essential. For thatreason, prudence and expertise on the M&E services that
directly related to production is required for this project.
We collaborate with our partner company and engage
engineers with good knowledge and experience to manage
the project.
Initially we feel there were some distances with the contractor
but after several meet ings we are able to understandeach other better and grow as a team.
As the project progresses, quality control has become an
important task. We will work hard together as a teamtowards successful completion of the project.

Marimo Land Sdn. Bhd.
C l i e n t／

Marimo Land S/BLocation ／Malaysia PuchongU s a g e

CondominiumC／

M／

Plus PM Consultant S/B

D e s i g n／

Atelier Alan Teh Architect

B u i l d／

Pembinaan Infra E&J S/B

Total area ／167,554.16㎡

Structure ／Scale

RC / B5 ‒ 33F■ Sakura Residence ProjectC l i e n t／

Malaysia Packaging Industry Berhad

Location／

Malaysia Selangor

U s a g e／

FactoryC／

Plus PM Consultant S/BM

D e s i g n／
B u i l d
Total area ／IREKA Eng. & Construction

Structure
Scale

RC Factory 1F / Oﬃce 3F／

23,920㎡

Other Ongoing Projects

Sales started for 100 Detached Houses
In 2015, Daiwa House Industry Co., Ltd. Collaboratedwith Malaysiaʼ s leading developer, Sunway Berhad
established a joint venture company namely Daiwa
Sunway Development Sdn Bhd and signed a businessalliance for development and sale of detached houses
with prefabricated construction method. Since 2015
summer, the Company beg an construct ion of 100
detached houses about 5.3 ha area in the “SunwayIskandar Project” located in Johor, Malaysia. And from2017 spring, they start selling of the properties.
In this project, we support our Client in reviewing M&E
design specification and cost down. After understanding
building and M&E specifications of Japan houses, weverify the M&E design and specification in Malaysia
with consideration of cost balance. Subsequently, we
provide information and technology that can be used incost negotiation.

Malaysia Packaging Industry Berhad

Shopping Centre Project in East Coast of Malaysia <Large scale commercial complex>
About 150,000 square meters of shopping centre is under construction. We form the quality management
team from master lease side (lessee), coordinate design works with developer side (building owner) and performing quality control at the site. In addition, we coordinate and verify to ensure works are meeting thelesseeʼs requirements and opening schedule will not be delayed.

Logistics Project in Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia

Daiwa Sunway Development Sdn. Bhd.
C l i e n t／

Daiwa Sunway Development S/BLocation／

Malaysia Johor

U s a g e／

Semi-detached HouseC／

Plus PM Consultant S/BM

D e s i g n ／B u i l dDaiwa Sunway development S/B

Total area／

About 5.3ha

Structure ／Scale

Steel Flame

Phase 1 of a cold warehouse project of about 7,000 ㎡ is in progress. We are engaged by the Client to conduct tender exercise, quotation assessment, tender evaluation for the selection of design & build contractor.
We made proposal for tender flow and bidders, submitted tender report for the 1st Tender and are moving
to the 2nd Tender now. After confirmation of contractor, we will proceed to design management work
immediately and ensure the project progresses promptly as scheduled.

Japanese Food Town Project in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
A Japanese food town project of about 3,000 ㎡ in one of the shopping centers in KL city is in progress.
Our services include authority application, contractor selection and site management works. We support
the Client in negotiation with the developer on contract execution and work classification, propose bidders,tender schedule and are conducting tender for contractor selection.