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February 2020 Edition

The Platform for the Iron and Steel Industry to Build Relationships and Networking for Industrial Sustainability

Courtesy Visit to Established Metal Industries Sdn Bhd (EMI)On February 3rd 2020, MSI visited Established Metal Industries Sdn Bhd(EMI) located in Rawang. The purpose of the visit was to discuss issues
pertaining to the current steel market in the country.

Chinese New Year Celebration at MIDAOn February 5th 2020, MSI
attended MIDA’s Chinese
New Year Celebration. Theevent began with a welcome
speech by Dato' Abdul Majid
Ahmad Khan, Chairman of
MIDA followed by lion dance
performances by invited
troupes and ended with lunch
hosted by MIDA.

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MSMDA Chinese New Year Luncheon

On February 7th 2020, MSI attended the Chinese New Year luncheon at the Copper Mansion Petaling Jaya, organised by theMalaysian Steel and Metal Distributors’ Association (MSMDA). The event began with lion dance performances followed by otherentertainment.

BMDAM
Chinese NewYear Dinner

On February 13th 2020, MSI attended the Chinese New Year dinner organised by the Building Materials Distributors Associationof Malaysia (BMDAM) held at Copper Mansion, Petaling Jaya.

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FMHMBA Chinese New Year Dinner
On February 19th 2020, MSI
attended the Chinese New
Year dinner organised by theFederationofMalaysia
Hardware,Machinery&Building Materials Dealer’s
Association (FMHMBA) held at
The Mines.

MITI Night of Appreciation

On February 22nd 2020, MSI attended a dinner organized by MITI held at TPC Golf Club, Mont Kiara. The dinner was to bid farewellto the four persons who had retired namely Datuk K. Talagavathi, Chairman of MSI and Deputy Secretary General in Industry
division at the Ministry of Industry and International Trade Malaysia (MITI), Dato Mohd Razali Hussain, Director General of MPC,
Datuk Fadilah Baharin, Director General of Standards Malaysia and Encik Zabidi Mahbar, Deputy CEO of MIDA.

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Networking Luncheon with MITI and Agencies

On February 24th 2020, MSI attended a Chinese New Year luncheon organized by MITI held at the MITI ballroom. The event
began with lion dance performances followed by a speech by YB Dr. Ong Kian Ming, Deputy Minister of MITI. This was followedby performances by local artists.

Embassy of Kuwait Celebrates 59th National Day and 29th Liberation Day

On February 24th 2020, MSI attended the dinner organised by the Ambassador of the State of Kuwait, H.E Dr. Hamad
Burhamah & Mrs Buresli held at JW Marriott, Kuala Lumpur. The event celebrated the national and liberation day of Kuwaitand to cultivate the friendship and partnership between the Embassey of Kuwait and Malaysia.

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A Visit to Press
Metal Aluminium
Holdings Bhd

On February 24th 2020, MSI visited Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd at Setia Alam to provide briefing on trade remedy
knowledge as part of the company’s strategy.

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

Workshop on the New

Industrial Masterplan(NIMP) 2021-2030

On February 4th 2020, MSI attended a workshop on the New Industrial Masterplan (NIMP) 2021-2030, workshop technology (t) cluster
at MARii auditorium. The objective of the workshop was to discuss and identify technologies to be prioritised as enablers to support
the next phase of the industrial development in Malaysia. Mr Hairil Yahri Yaacob, TKSU (Trade) of Ministry of International Trade andIndustry (MITI) gave his opening remarks.

Malaysia’s TradePerformance 2019

On February 4th 2020, MSI attended a briefing on Malaysia’s Trade Performance 2019 at MATRADE hall. The briefing wasofficiated by YBHG. Tan Sri Dr Halim Mohammad, Chairman of MATRADE. He highlighted on Malaysia’s SMEs export tradeperformance in 2019. This was followed by a briefing by YB Dr. Ong Kian Ming, Deputy Minister of MITI on the global
economic situation in 2019.

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THE STEEL NOTICE BOARDFEBRUARY, 2020Engagement Session with Sarawak State Government

On February 4th 2020, MITI KSU’s officers, MIDA and CEO of MSI visited Sarawak Deputy Chief Minister III Dato Awang Tengah fordiscussion on several FDI investment project for the Sarawak State.

Dialogue between The Local Steel Industry with MINTRED andWenan Steel Sdn Bhd at Mintred, Sarawak

On February 14th 2020, MSI, MISIF, MSA and MIDAattended the industry consultation session withMINTRED and Wenan Steel Sdn Bhd held at MINTREDSarawak. The dialogue served as a platform for an
open discussion between the local steel Industry withMINTRED/ Wenan Steel on the proposed project byWenan Steel.

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Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue (MSD) on APEC Post-2020 Vision
On February 18th 2020, MSI attended a multi-stakeholder dialogue onAPEC Post-2020 Vision held at the Grand Ballroom, Le Meridien Hotel,Putrajaya. The dialogue was attended by delegates from the ministries,agencies, social enterprise, NGOs and fellow academies. The dialogue
discussed issues on the digital economy and the challenging environment
in the trade and development.

Training Programme on Leadership-Positive Mindset Towards

Transformational Change

MSI conducted a 2-days training programme (19 and 20 February 2020) to Mycron Steel Sdn Bhd at PKNS BizPoint Building, Seksyen
7, Shah Alam. The training was conducted to inform the participants on the importance of the employees’ roles, the benefits ofworking in Mycron and to develop a positive outcome and responsibilities. A total of 19 participants attended the training.

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TechnicalBriefing on IoT
and Industry 4.0

by MIMOSOn February 19th 2020, MIMOS provided a technical briefing on National Internet of Things (IoT) and industry 4.0.
The technical workshop discussed on its capabilities and also touched on technical collaborations with MSI.

National Seminar on Behavioural Insights 2020

On February 20th 2020, MSI attended a seminar held at Pulse Grande, Putrajaya. The event began with a welcome speech by YBrs.
Tuan Tian Chua and Dato' Sri Norazman Ayob. This was followed by a presentation by Mr Faizal A.M. Naru who gave a presentation
on behavioural insights in public policy. The behavioural insights seminar is an approach to ensure effective regulation introduced
through understanding human and social behaviour.

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The Launching Ceremony of The National Automotive Policy 2020

On February 21st 2020, MSI attended the launching of the National Automotive Policy 2020 held at MITI Tower. Theceremony began with opening remarks from Datuk Darell Leiking followed by the speech by Tun Dr Mahathir BinMohamad. The Prime Minister mentioned that vehicle technology are critical in today’s global carmakers to intensify
vehicle safety, intelligent mobility and environmental friendly.

Majilis Penyerahan Sijil Pelantikan Badan Peneraju Industri
dan Amanat Ketua Pengarah Pembangunan Kemahiran

On February 24th 2020, MSI attended the ceremony with the opening speech by YBRS. Tuan Haji Zaihan Bin Shukri, Ketua PengarahPembangunan Kemahiran. The ceremony was to handover the Industry Lead Body appointment (ILB) certificate to all appointed
ILB for the period of 2020-2021 and mandate of the Director of Skill Development. The Director of Skills Development conveyed
his desires for the ILB activities to be launched this year.

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Industry Outreach and Handholding Session for Anugerah
Kecemerlangan lndustri (AKI) 2020

On February 24th 2020, MSI attended the session organised by MITI to share and disseminate the latest information
about the award including the new category introduced for AKI 2020.

Product Identification Workshop Series II

On February 26th 2020, MSI attended the workshop held at the Dewan Perdana, MITI. The workshop began withintroduction to the workshop programme followed by discussion among various industry sectors.

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