OCTOBER 2017

MSI WITH YOU.

In conjunction with the National Language Readingand Monthly Programs Program 2017, the MITI
Resource Centre organized the Pertandingan Bijak
Eja on 5 October 2017. The competition was also
held as a support activity for the Ministry ofInnovation Cultivation Program. This competition
was won by Ms Noor Syakirah from MSI.

The coordination meeting between the Lion Group and China Construction
Communication (CCC) was held on 9 October 2017 at CCC Office, Menara 1Dutamas. This was the follow-up after the first meeting with CCC, in which
information was shared with industry players on supplying for the projects, aswell as to introduce local steel players to CCC for supplying of products forconstruction of the projects. MSI did not dictate any of the purchasing
process; however, CCC was encouraged to purchase as much as they canfrom the local players, subject to product availability from the manufacturer.

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2Majlis Perasmian "Program Bulan Bahasa Kebangsaan 2017"Majlis Perasmian "Program Bulan Bahasa Kebangsaan 2017” was held on 10 October 2017 at Dewan Perdana, MITI. The program aimed to inculcate
reading practices as a lifestyle among MITI staff and make this program an annual knowledge-raising agenda at MITI and Agencies. The National
Language Month is welcomed to enhance the love towards the Malay language, literature and culture, and to strengthen the language as a meansof communication, which symbolizes the value and heart of a society. The opening ceremony was officiated by Minister of MITI YB. Dato 'Sri Mustapa
Mohamed. A general Lecture on Language Policy Enhancement was held and delivered by YBhg. Prof. Dato 'Dr. Teo Kok Seong, Primary Research
Fellow, Institute of Ethnic Studies, UKM and to brighten the occasion was “Speaking of Exclusive Celebrities with Celebrities: Nora Ariffin”. A totalof 173 people attended the program consisting of MITI, Agencies under MITI and students from UNITAR.

Factory Visit to EMI

Hari Sukan Negara 2017

Factory visit to Establish Metal Industry, witness the induction
furnace & mini blast furnace in operation. All products produce
according to MS146 standard.

The National Sports Day celebration is an initiative by the Ministry of Youthand Sports as an active pro step in the process of transformation towards
making Malaysia a 'Sporting Nation'. The National Sports Day celebrations
is an annual event that has been fixed for the second Saturday of Octobereach year.
The National Sports Day Program 2017 at the Ministry of International Tradeand Industry (MITI) and Agency, saw a total of 1200 people comprising MITI
members and their respective agencies gather from 7.30 am at Menara MITI,
Kuala Lumpur on 14 October 2017.
It was officiated by YB Dato 'Sri Mustapa Mohamed, Minister of MITI whoalso participated in the 4.2 km run and walking event. Also present wereYBhg. Datuk Seri J. Jayasiri, Secretary General of MITI, YBhg. Dato 'Nik
Rahmat Nik Taib, Deputy Secretary General (Industry), YBhg. Datuk IshamIshak, Deputy Secretary General (Trade), YBhg. Mrs. Suraya Wan MohdRadzi, Deputy Secretary General (Strategy and Monitoring) as well as theheads of agencies under MITI.
Various exciting events were held like Fun Ride, Fun Run (4.2 km run) andFun Walk (2.2 km walk). There were also children’s games, zombies, luckydraws, Best Dress competitions, sales of health goods and food trucks forthe convenience of participants and families.

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Pertandingan Bijak Bahasa sempena Bulan Bahasa Kebangsaan 2017
In conjunction with the National Language Reading and Monthly Program 2017, MSI and MAI organized a Pertandingan Bijak Bahasa on 16 October
2017 at the MAI Audiorium, Cyberjaya. Pertandingan Bijak Bahasa is a competition that tests the individual’s command and knowledge of Bahasa
Malaysia including grammar, idioms and proverbs. This competition has 3 rounds. Participants who give the most number of correct responses within
the prescribed time are eligible for the next round. Match format implemented is Online form by using the application "Kahoot!". Participants will beasked questions on the LED Screen at MAI Auditorium, Cyberjaya and the participants answer the question using their own smartphones.

Majlis Networking Deepavali MITI & Agensi
In conjunction with Deepavali Day celebrated by all Hindus on October 19, 2017, the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) organized
the Majlis Networking Deepavali MITI & Agensi 2017 at Dewan Perdana, MITI Tower on 24 October 2017 to strengthen unity among multiracial MITI& agencies.

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MSI BRIDGING GAPS:Majlis Perasmian National Convention on Good Regulatory Practice (GRP)A National Convention on GRP - Good Regulatory Practice 2017 @ Perdana Hall, MITI Tower was held. A total of 647 participants attended, with guest
speakers from Bank Negara Malaysia, World Bank, Malaysia Institute of Integrity, Pemudah, SSM, US Embassy, SPRM, Wong & Partners, EPU, DHLetc.
The KSU moderated the session titled 'Sharing of Best Practices' at the National Convention on GRP. Panel members included Tan Sri Zainal Rahim
Seman, KPPA and Tan Sri Saw Choo Boon, co-chair of PEMUDAH.

2017 MISIF Trade Forum on Iron & Steel Industry

MISIF’s annual event, 2017 Trade Forum on the Malaysian Iron and Steel Industry, with the theme “The Status, Challenges and Opportunities for theMalaysian Iron and Steel Industry” was held on 26 October 2017 at Sunway Hotel Resort & Spa, Sunway, Selangor. The forum was held first, followedby the annual dinner on the same day. This year MISIF also launched the “14th Edition of the MISIF Directory 2017/2018”. The objective of the forum
was to update all stakeholders in Malaysia on the status, challenges and aspirations of the domestic steel industry vis-à-vis regional and global
developments.

MNCs & SMEs Supply Chain Development and Opportunities 2017
MNCs & SMEs Supply Chain Development andOpportunities 2017 held by MIDA on 30 October
2017 at Shangri-La Hotel was to provide aplatform for multinational companies (MNCs)
and large local corporations (LLCs) to share thesuccess of their programmes in supporting local
companies to be part of their supply chainnetwork. At this event, three companies wereapproached during the business matchingsession, of which one, Newbillion Precision Sdn
Bhd, is the most relevant that MSI can engage
with in the future. MSI met with Mr Kenny Tan(Managing Director), Mr Aw Chin Loo (TechnicalOperations Manager), and Mr SH Hoe (QA &QMR Manager).
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MSI TrU:ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System Requirement Training
On 20 September 2017, MSI conducted a training on ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System Requirement. The objective of the training forparticipants to learn the concepts of latest edition ISO 9001:2015 and how the standard will become a valuable part of the business management system.

ISO 9001:2015 Risk and Opportunity Management

ISO 9001:2015 Risk and Opportunity Management has been conducted on 12October 2017. This training focus on the risk based thinking in the context ofISO 9001:2015 i.e. how risk should be managed by organisation and provide
a risk management methodology for reference.

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Internal Quality Audit for ISO 9001:2015 Training
Internal Quality Audit for ISO 9001:2015 Training has been conducted on 24 October 2017. This training help the industry players to understandor refresh the philosophy, concepts and techniques of internal quality audit with reference to ISO 9001:2015 focused on the new requirements.

Others:On behalf of MSI Management and staff, we congratulate Mr Asyraf
Dzulkifly for his promotion as Special Projects, Finance and Admin.

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