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Malaysia Steel Institute (MSI)
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No. 7, Jalan Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah
50480 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: +603 6208 4656 Fax: +603 6211 2445
www.malaysiasteelinstitute.com

September 2018 Edition

The Platform for Iron and Steel Industry to Build Relationship and Networking for Industry Sustainability

Monthly Assembly at MIDA

The MITI and Agencies Monthly Assembly (5/2018) for September 2018 was held on 3rd September 2018 (Monday) at Dewan
Perdana MIDA, MIDA Sentral, KL Sentral. MIDA as host for this gathering has invited MITI Citizens and Agencies to attend theMITI Monthly Assembly and Agency No. 5/2018.

Visit to MCKIPMSI joined courtesy visit to MCKIP led by
MITI YBTM. The top management of
MCKIP brief to delegates on thebackground, development status andchallenges of the project.

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Visit to Alliance SteelMSI coordinated a courtesy visit led by YBTM toAlliance Steel Sdn. Bhd in MCKIP, there weredelegates from MITI, MIDA, CIDB, DOSH, DOE, JTK,MPK etc. The delegates had a plant visit and observed
the manufacturing process including blast furnaces.
Among the issues discussed were, foreign workers
and products capacity.

Visit to Kuantan PortMSI joined the visit to Kuantan Port, the port isoperated by the Kuantan Port Consortium, a joint
venture between IJM Corporation Berhad andChina’s Guangxi Beibu International Port Group(GBIPG). One of the objectives of this strategic new
port is to support the development of MCKIP andfacilitate export oriented industry like Alliance SteelSdn. Bhd.

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FMHMBA and MSI
courtesy visit to CIDBOn 14 September 2018, FMHMBA and MSI had a courtesy
visit to the Construction Industry Development Board(CIDB). The visit was to have a fruitful discussion with CIDB
on issues relating to Perakuan Pematuhan Standard (PPS).

FMHMBA courtesy visit to YBTM and Handover ofRM50,000 cheque to Tabung Harapan Malaysia
On 14 September 2018, Federation of Malaysia Hardware, Machinery & Building Materials Dealers' Association (FMHMBA) had acourtesy visit to MITI Deputy Minister, YB Dr. Ong Kian Ming. FMHMBA is the umbrella body consisting of 14 affiliated state
associations, MHMBA represents more than 3000 traders and merchants in hardware, machinery and building materials across thecountry. About 80% of the members are Small & Medium Enterprises. FMHMBA has contribute RM 50,000.00 to Tabung Pakatan
Harapan and hand over the mock cheque during this visit.

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Handover MSI Newsletter to FMHMBA

On 14th September 2018, MSI CEO handover MSI latest Newsletter: The Steel Advocate No.1/2018 to Federation of Malaysia
Hardware, Machinery & Building Materials Dealers' Association (FMHMBA) in conjunction with their courtesy visit to MITI
Deputy Minister, YB Dr. Ong Kian Ming.

CEO Meeting withMITI Minister
MSI would like to congratulate YB Darell Leiking
on his appointment as Minister for Ministry ofInternational Trade and Industry (MITI). On 18th
September 2018, CEO MSI handed over amemento of appreciation for his appointment.
We wish YB congratulation and all the best!

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‘MSI Bridging Gaps’
MSI’s Effort of Promoting the Local Iron and Steel Products

Meeting Scrap Suppliers From MSMDA
MSI has initiated a meeting with Malaysia Metal Recyclers
Association (MMRA) on 18 September 2018 to understand increase
export of scrap metal from Malaysia. It was understand that price,
payment term and type of scrap needed by steel millers are among
the main concerns. After all MMRA agreed local supply chain
development is crucial for Malaysia Iron and Steel industry. MSI willcontinue to engage with MMRA.

13th MISIF Steel Industry Conference
and 2018 MISIF Annual Dinner

Every two years, Malaysian Iron and Steel Industry Federation (MISIF) holds a conference on the steel industry with theview to update all stakeholders on the outlook and developments in the steel industry. This year, MISIF is organizing the13th MISIF Conference on Status and Outlook of the Malaysian Iron and Steel Industry and MISIF 2018 Steel Industry
Annual Dinner on 27 September 2018 at the Dorsett Grand Subang Hotel, Subang Jaya, Selangor. This one-day event
focused on the performance, near term outlook and way forward for the domestic iron and steel industry, developments
and future of the global steel trade, industry reforms in China and the application of Industry 4.0 in the context of theMalaysian steel industry.

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

SESI FAMILIARISASI DAN PEMBANGUNAN KAPASITIMYPORTFOLIO: PANDUAN KERJA SEKTOR AWAM
The 2-days Workshop is to provide a more comprehensive
explanation on the implementation of the Public Administration
Development Circular (PKPA) No. 4 Year 2018 myPortfolio: Public
Sector Working Guide at Ministry / SUK / Agency / Department
level. Background of the myPortfolio are as follows:• Replacing PKPA 8/1991: Guideline on Working Procedures
Manual (MPK) and File Tables (FM), and PKPA 11/1991:
Guidance on Procedures for Using Forms of Action (BTK).
• Guideline in preparing official reference documents thatserves as a manual for a position in an organization.
• Documenting information on the creation of a post andguidance on the job of the post.

PPT Promotion in collaboration with The Perak Foundry
and Engineering Industries Association

8 September 2018, MSI and JPK conducted awareness briefing on Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM) to committee members
and members of The Perak Foundry and Engineering Industries Association (PFEIA). The participants were interested onscheme Pengiktirafan Pencapaian Terdahulu (PPT).

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Discussion on River of Life Public Outreach Programme
Phase 5: The Request of Collaboration for CLEAN Training
River of Life(ROL) Corporations
Public Outreach Programme (POP) phase 5 is commissioned byfor Industries
andDepartment of Irrigation and Drainage, Malaysia (DID) and Global Environment
Centre (GEC) is appointed as consultant for this programme. The main aim of theRiver of Life project is to transform the Gombak River and Klang River areas toachieve high economic value by the year 2020 with environmental values
upgraded as well. On the other hand, Public Outreach Programme (POP) River ofLife Phase 5 is one among the key initiatives to improve Klang river water quality
from Class IV to Class IIB through education and involvement of key target groups
such as local communities, education institutions, food establishments, wetmarket, industries, corporations and developers. For this purpose, Global
Environment Centre have a briefing and discussion with Malaysia Steel Instituteregarding the possible collaboration, including inviting members of Malaysia SteelInstitute in Kuala Lumpur into this training.

The Train the Trainer Programme (TTTP), which targets more towards adult learning, aims
to train the participants to be a competent trainer to provide structured training to any
target groups on special topics of interest. The TTTP itself involves short lectures, group
discussions, presentations, role-plays and skill practice. At the end of the programme and if
successful, the participant is awarded HRDF Certificate that will allow for the conduct oftraining programmes for the private sector. The fees paid to attend training under a HRDF
trainer is claimable under the HRDF.

Train the Trainers

Mr. Subash of MSI attended the course from 24 – 28 September 2018 and successfullycompleted the training. MSI also has Mr. Lai Leong Chon who is a qualified HRDF certified
trainer under this programme. Industry interested in specialised topics can request MSI toconduct courses which are HRDF claimable, and contact Mr. Lai Leong Chon at 012-6692491
or email at leon@malaysiasteelinstitute.com.

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Quotes of the month:“Change the way you look at things and the things you look at change.”-Wayne W. Dyer

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