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March 2020 Edition

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

New MTI Minister Report Duty

On 11th March 2020, the new MITI Minister, Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali reported for duty at MITI andconducted his first Post-cabinet meeting with all head of agencies. MSI wish to congratulate Datuk Seri on his new
appointment as the Minister of International Trade and Industry and we take this opportunity to look forward inworking closely and strengthen the cooperation between MITI and MSI.

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MARCH 2020

Mesyuarat Pemurnian dan Saringan Permohonan Projek
Pembangunan RMKe-12 (2021-2025) MITI & Agensi

MSI attended a meeting Mesyuarat Pemurnian dan Saringan Permohonan Projek Pembangunan RMKe-12 (2021-2025) MITI & Agensi
and presented our proposals related to Human Capital Development, New Product development and integrated system development
to develop Malaysian Iron and Steel Industry.

Refresher Course SPPIIMSI participated in the Refresher Courses Sistem Pemantauan Project II (SPPII) on 10th March 2020. The course was conducted by Pusat
Bank Data Negara dan Inovasi (NADI), Fungsi Unit Penyelaras Pelaksanaan (ICU) and Jabatan Perdana Menteri (JPM). The objective of
the course is to inform the participants on the application procedures for Project Development under RMKe-12 using SPPII.

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Meeting with Bimage Consulting Malaysia Sdn Bhd

On 10th March 2020, MSI was given a briefing by BIMAGE Consulting to showcase its latest product called Advance SteelSoftware. This product consists of CAD software for 3D modelling and steel structures and it automatically creates
fabrication drawings and the accompanying bill of quantities (BQ). This software brings about a quicker design, fabrication,
construction and provides tools that automatically generate shop drawings.

Automotive Industry Performance Update 2019
and Outlook in 2020

MSI attended the Automotive Industry Performance Update 2019 & Outlook in 2020 at Seminar Room 1, Ground Floor,
MITI Tower on 3rd March 2020. The event began with opening remarks by Dato' Sri Norazman, Deputy Secretary General(Industry) of MITI and followed by a presentation by Dato' Madani Sahari, CEO of MARii.

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

Course: Anti-Dumping Intermediate Level &Anti-Circumvention – US Practice
MSI conducted, a second two-day WTO trade remedy course, this time around on anti-dumping at intermediate level and covering
an additional topic on US practice of anti-circumvention at the request of CSC.
Thirty-three CSC staff from all levels, top management to support staff, took part in the course. It is quite heartening to note that
there was full participation throughout the two-day course. The course was conducted through presentations and case examples,comprised what it takes to submit a petition; different methods of dumping margin calculations that IA may use; on-the-spotverification visit and how to prepare for the verification and sunset review.
Additionally, participants were also exposed on what one needs to know - how the US conducts its anti-circumvention (AC) including
the US law with case examples.
The course ended with a short test to see the participants’ understanding on the two-day course contents and finallyappraisal/course evaluation.
MSI can conduct tailor made trade remedy courses on anti-dumping, anti-subsidy (countervailing measure), safeguard and anticircumvention; including rules of origin. Feel free to contact Mr. Subash Bose at subash@malaysiasteelinstitute.com.

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