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November 2019 Edition

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

Majlis Networking Deepavali MITI & Agensi 2019

The Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) and its agencies continued the ministry's annual tradition byorganizing “Majlis Networking Deepavali MITI and Agency 2019. The event was held on 12th November 2019 at the Dewan
Perdana, MITI.
Amongst the attractions provided in the program include a variety of Indian traditional dance and choir from MITI staffs.

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BMDAM 43rd Annual Dinner2019

On 7th November 2019, MSI attended BMDAM 43rd Annual Dinner with the theme “Hawaiian Night”, at One World Hotel, Bandar
Utama. This was a good platform for networking amongst members, guest and associates.

Colombian Coffee Day at MITI

On 13 November 2019, MSI’s CEO attended Colombian Coffee Day at MITI together with YB Minister Datuk Darell Leiking, YB Deputy
Minister Dr. Ong Kian Ming, Ambassador of Colombia to Malaysia, H.E Mauricio Gonzalez Lopez and Secretary General, Dato’ Lokman
Hakim Ali.

CSR visit to Yayasan Sunbeams Home (Cheras)

On 21st November 2019, MSI organised its 2nd CSR program for Yayasan Sunbeams Home on 21st November 2019 with the contribution
from Ann Joo Resources Berhad and MSI staff. For those who would like to contribute to Yayasan Sunbeams Home, please contact Ms.
Yaw at 012-3705554 or email: sunbeamhome95@gmail.com.

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CSR to Rumah Perlindungan Al Nasuha (Batu Caves)

On 21st November 2019, MSI conducted its 3rd CSR activities“Community Care Campaign” with contribution of clothes fromMycron Steel Berhad, and cash and books from MSI staffs to Rumah
Perlindungan Al Nasuha located at Batu Caves, Selangor.

Perbincangan Berkenaan APEC 2020 dengan
Ketua Komunikasi Korporat Agensi

On 22nd November 2019, MSI attended networking lunch with all Head of Corporate Communication MITI and agencies atFahrenheit 600, Publika to discuss on the appointment of communications management committee under the APEC 2020
organization.

CSR to Rumah Titian Kasih (Titiwangsa)
On 29th November 2019, MSI presented a sum of cheque [contributed by variousorganizations, such as The Federation of Malaysia Hardware, Machinery &Building Materials Dealers' Association (FMHMBA), Steel Wire Association
Malaysia (SWAM)], Aeon Voucher [contributed by CSC Steel Sdn Bhd], and cash
and basic necessities [contributed by MSI staffs] to Rumah Titian Kaseh located at
Taman Tasik Titiwangsa.

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

Mesyuarat Kerja Halatuju dan PenyelarasanBadan Peneraju Industri (ILB)

On 20th November 2019, MSI participated on the discussion to strengthen role of ILB to increase the acceptance level ofSijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM) at Mesyuarat Kerja Halatuju Dan Penyelarasan Badan Peneraju Industri or Industry Lead
Body (ILB) at Dorsett Hotel Putrajaya.

New IMP Scenario Planning Workshop

On 14-15 November 2019, MSI participated in the establishment of the overall Vision, Theme and Strategic Direction for
the New IMP at the Industrial Malaysia Plan (IMP) Scenario Planning Workshop at Swiss Garden Hotel & Residences,
Genting Highlands, Pahang.

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Sustainability-Ready (Su-RE) Conference 2019

In championing the adoption of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set by the United Nations among Malaysian businesses
especially exporters, Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) organized its first ever sustainability conference
called Sustainability-Ready (Su-RE) Conference 2019 at MATRADE Exhibition & Convention Centre on 19 November 2019. With theGuest of Honour, YB Datuk Darell Leiking, Minister of International Trade & Industry, Su-RE 2019 is a unique knowledge exchange
platform for all Malaysian companies (SMEs, Start-ups, Mid-Tier, Large Corporations) already in the export business or aspire to export
with the aim to help enhance their knowledge and understanding on values of sustainability for their business. The event provided
insights on how Malaysian companies can adopt the SDGs and be responsible to the environment, society and in their governance too
while at the same time giving their business a strategic advantage.

Consultation Session With Industries on The Review ofNon-Tariff Measure

Under the Malaysia Productivity Blueprint, there are 6 immediate priority activities which among others is to remove Non-TariffMeasures (NTMs) that impede business growth and improve efficiency of the logistics sector. Following series of internal workshops
held in April-Aug this year to review NTMs under MITI, MPC has organized a consultation session with the industries/stakeholders toreview the effectiveness of NTMs implementation under MITI, particularly in terms of the cost compliance and procedural that washeld on 19 November 2019 at One World Hotel, Bandar Utama City Centre.

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Sami Holdings visit to Standard Malaysia
On 19th November 2019MSI assisted Sami Holding on standard compliance of their proprietary downstream steel productappliance in Malaysia at Standard Malaysia, Cyberjaya.

MSI bridge the gap between DreamEdge and Algebra Automobiliti(19112019)

On 19th November 2019, MSI mediated the collaboration between DreamEdge and Algebra Automobiliti to leverage on eachother competitiveness. Algebra Automobiliti was represented by Eng Sami Al Bakri, Chairman of Sami Holding (Saudi Arabia),Ibrahim M. Babelli, CEO of Sami Holding (Saudi Arabia) and Sener Bilgin, CEO of Algebra Automobiliti (Turkey). For the record,Sami Holding is the owner of Algebra Automobiliti whom have R&D centre located at Izmir, Turkey and Milan, Italy.

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SEAISI Forum 2019 @ Jakarta

On 25-27 November 2019, MSI attended 2019 ASEAN Iron and Steel Sustainability Forum at The Ritz-Carlton Jakarta, Mega
Kuningan, Indonesia. The event was co-hosted by the Indonesian Iron and Steel Industry Association (IISIA). This special year-end
event of the Institute has offered delegates unique opportunities to:• understand the Indonesia economy, infrastructure development, steel construction engineering as well as the Indonesiansteel industry, in a Special Session on Indonesia;• obtain updates on iron and steel industry situation in ASEAN-6, the ASEAN construction sector, capacity and trade in
ASEAN and on the development of the China steel industry;• gain knowledge and insight on steel construction related developments in ASEAN countries;• learn from distinguished experts on various topics relating to steel applications and innovations in the construction sector,in particular on steel application and technologies for seismic situation; and• network with key decision makers in the industry.

Taiwan Study Trip: China Automotive Corporation(CMC)

On 26th November 2019, MSI visited China Automotive Corporation (CMC) car assembly plant in Yangmei, Taiwan with theobjectives to understand Taiwan automotive industry and the requirement of steel for automotive industry. CMC also shared theirlatest development in EV car.

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Taiwan Study Trip: CSC Taiwan Cold Rolled Coil (CRC) andCoating Manufacturing Plant

On 27th November 2019, MSI visited CSC Taiwan Cold Rolled Coil (CRC) and Coating plant to understand CRC processing forautomotive industry and requirement for the business sustainability.

Taiwan Study Trip: Headquarter ofCSC GroupOn 27th November 2019, MSI made a courtesy visit to Headquarterof CSC Group and meeting with a few senior managements.

Taiwan Study Trip: Jui Li Enterprise Co., LTD
On 27th November 2019, MSI visited Jui Li Enterprise Co., LTD., an automotive steel
part supplier to understand their requirement on steel maker and their role inautomotive industry supply chain.

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‘Others’Lunch with ALLSTAFF

On 29th December 2019, CEO and MSI staff had lunch at Nandos, Publika with the purpose to facilitate fellowship
between staffs and management of MSI.

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