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September 2020 Edition‘MSI With You’
The Platform for Iron and Steel Industry to Build Relationship and Networking for Industry Sustainability

Retirement of En Sazali Che Amat, CIDBOn 28th September 2020, the CEO of MSI presented aretirement gift plaque to En. Sazali Bin Che Amat. He has served
as a General Manager for Construction Industry Development
Board (CIDB) for the past 23 years and is one of MSI Board ofDirectors (BOD) since October 2016. MSI appreciated hisextensive knowledge in the construction sector, especially onconstruction products and material standards and its
conformance towards better safety and quality of construction
output at CIDB.

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Visit to ASSB (Alliance Steel (M)Sdn. Bhd)
On 3rd September 2020, MSI paid a courtesy visit to ASSB. During thevisit, MSI met the new management team. Issues discussed were
Trade Practice Services (TPS) case, human resource and economic
activities. MSI and Alliance Steel will collaborate on humandevelopment programme to train the local talent.

Handover of Membership Plaque toRecron Malaysia
On 4th September 2020, MSI handover a plaque to Recron
Malaysia Sdn Bhd located at Wisma Goldhill, KL. Recron
Malaysia is amongst the largest integrated Polyester andTextile Companies with world-class manufacturing facilities
located in Nilai and Melaka. The meeting discussed on a
possible collaboration between MSI and Recron on thePENJANA programme. The programme aims to train
unemployed workers and local fresh graduates to work inthe iron and steel industry. Others include retraining of localworkers to reduce dependency on foreign workers.

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Handover of Plaque to FOMFEIA

On 4th September 2020, MSI handover a plaque to the Federation of Malaysian Foundry and Engineering Industries Associations(FOMFEIA) located in Pandan Indah, KL. Established on 7th January 1977, FOMFEIA is the national representative body for foundryand engineering related trade and industries in Malaysia. The membership currently comprises 11 States Associations with a total
number of more than 2,000 in Malaysia. The meeting was also joined by the State Associate Members in Malaysia.

CSR VISIT to NASOM

On 14th September 2020, MSI conducted a visit to the National Autism Society of Malaysia (NASOM) locatedin Jalan Ipoh. NASOM was formed in 1987 by a group of parents and professionals with its objective ofdelivering lifespan services to the community suffering from autism. The visit was followed by a mock chequepresentation ceremony, sponsored by Lion-Parkson Foundation, Kiswire Sdn Bhd, Posco (M) Sdn Bhd and CSC
Steel Sdn Bhd.

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Majlis Penganugerahan: Malaysia Good Design Award(MGDA) 2019

On 15th September 2020, MSI attended the Majlis Penganugerahan for the Malaysia Good Design Award (MGDA) 2019at Hotel Tenera, Bangi, Selangor. The ceremony was officiated by YB Datuk Lim Ban Hong, Deputy Minister ofInternational Trade and Industry. This award is the highest recognition from the Malaysian Government through Majlis
Rekabentuk Malaysia (MRM). This award endorse products that bears the quality in design manufacturing and throughthis recognition, it provides good reputation for companies in both trust and assurance in business other than building
product confidence among consumers in the long run.

Handover of Plaque to Press Metal Aluminium
On 21st September 2020, MSI handover the membershipplaque to Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd located in
Shah Alam, Selangor. Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Berhador Press Metal is a Malaysian-based aluminium company withan extensive global presence. From their modest beginning asa privately-owned local aluminium extrusion company in1986, they have grown into a globally integrated aluminium
corporation. The company has a capacity of 760,000 tonnes
and an extrusion capacity of 210,000 tonnes per annum. They
are currently the largest integrated aluminium producer inSouth East Asia. Issues discussed during the meeting include
Trade Practice Services issues.

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‘MSI TrU’MSI’s Program of Developing Human Capital for the Iron & Steel Industry

Seminar on Malaysian Skills Certificate/Sijil Kemahiran
Malaysia (SKM) for Steel Wire Rod Association ofMalaysia (SWAM)

On 10th September 2020, MSI organised a Seminar on Malaysian Skills Certificate/ Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM)
for Steel Wire Association of Malaysia (SWAM) at Menara MITI. This seminar aims to promote Pengiktirafan
Pencapaian Terdahulu (PPT) programme and was attended by 41 participants members from SWAM. Themembers consist of downstream steel players producing G.I. (galvanized) wire barbed wires, welding wires andwire mesh etc. MSI is currently expanding the outreach activities in the industry ecosystem to promote MSI
services to the steel business.

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‘Steel Facts’______________________________________________________________________________________________“An arrow can only be shot by pulling it backward.
When life is dragging your back with difficulties, itmeans it’s going to launch you into something great. So
just focus, and keep aiming.”

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