October 2016

MSI TURUN PADANG TO HOTO STAINLESS STEELMSI & Related Events inNovember 2016
ADIPEC 20167-10 November 2016
Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre
T: +603-6207 7077 (Nor Aqmar Aizura)
E: aqmar@matrade.gov.my
EXPORT ACCELERATION MISSION (EAM) TO
TURKEY IN CONJUNCTION WITH MUSIAD EXPO
9-12 November 2016
Istanbul, Turkey
T: +603-6207 7077 (Hasnita Mohd Hassan)
E: hasnita@matrade.gov.myOn 4 October 2016, CEO of MSI, Mr. Jarrod Lim turun padang to the company which
produces stainless steel for the construction of KLCC Twin Tower; HOTO StainlessSteel Industries Sdn Bhd.
During the visit, Mr. Mark Lim, General Manager of HOTO took the opportunity toshow Mr. Jarrod their factory which manufactured stainless steel ornamental tubes.
The purpose of the visit was to discuss on the Mineral-based Sectorial Training
Committee matter which was commenced in 2015. After the meeting, it wasdecided that MSI will get in touch with HRDC to discuss further regarding thematter.

HARI SUKAN MITI 2016

EXPORT ACCELERATION MISSION ON OIL & GAS
SECTOR TO BRUNEI
15 - 17 November 2016Brunei
T: +603-6207 7077 (Omar Mohd Salleh)
E: omar@matrade.gov.my

ANNOUNCEMENT!!!
******************SUSTAINABLE CONSOLIDATION EFFORT (SCE) SEMINAR
Date: 22 November 2016 (Tuesday)
Time: 8.30 am – 12.30 pm
Venue: Menara MITIKNOWLEDGE TRANSFER AND SMEs EXPO 2017
Date: 20 – 22 February 2017
Website: www.kuwaitkt.com
IRON & STEEL TRADE MISSION TO MYANMAR
The activity is postponed to 2017. MSI will keep allupdated.

In conjunction with Hari Sukan Negara on 8 October 2016, MITI also showed itssupport by organising its own Hari Sukan MITI. The participation to the event
was open to all MITI and agencies’ staff and family members. MSI also showed
our support by joining the event; in the walk and run categories.
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October 2016

SAFEGUARD ISSUES DISCUSSION WITH MSMDA
Malaysia Steel and Metal Distributors Association (MSMDA) visited MSI on 11 October 2016 to discuss on the safeguard issues.
The delegation from MSMDA consisted of:
1. Mr. Ooi Hung Hock, MSMDA President
2. Mr. Ng Chooi Guan, MSMDA First VicePresident
3. Mr. Bill Lee, MSMDA Assistant SecretaryGeneral
4. Ms. Rowena Heng, MSMDA Deputy Director ofCommerce & Industry Bureau
5. Mr. Ho Soo Boon, MSMDA Executive Secretary
MSI continued to support the industry byproviding insights and consultations; especially on
government’s policy and regulation matters.

BAHRU STAINLESS VISIT TO MSICEO of Bahru Stainless Sdn Bhd, Mr. Oswald Wolfe made acourtesy visit to MSI on 12 October 2016. He was accompaniedby the Economic and Commercial Commissioner from Embassyof Spain, Mr. Rafael Matos. Bahru Stainless, a life member ofMSI, is one of Malaysia’s leading stainless steel producers
located in Pasir Gudang, Johor. The company is focused on themanufacturing of:
1. Stainless steel slabs (capacity: 1 million MT/yr)
2. Stainless steel black coil, hot-rolled stainless steel sheets,
plates and coils (capacity: 1 million MT/yr)
3. Cold-rolled stainless steel sheets and coils, stainless steel
hoops/strips (capacity: 640,000 MT/yr)

MITI DAY @ MENARA MITI

Menara MITI was swarmed with visitors as early as 8:30am during the inaugural MITI Day held on 17 October 2016. Showcaseof MITI and agencies, career fair, pocket talks, motor show and lucky draws were some of the activities held during the day.
The event was officiated by YB Dato’ Sri Mustapa Mohamed, Minister of MITI. MSI also took the opportunity to open a counterto attend to any enquiries regarding the Iron & Steel industry.
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October 2016

DISCUSSION WITH JPK ON NOSS AND PPT

A second Promotional Seminar on the “Scheme of Recognition of Prior
Achievement (RPA)” also known as “Pengiktirafan Pencapaian Terdahulu” (PPT)
jointly organized by the Malaysia Steel Institute and Department of Skills
Development, Ministry of Human Resources (MOHR) on 18 Aug 2016 at Pearl
View Hotel, Penang. This activity fits well with MSI’s strategic thrust on Human
Resource Development - to scale up the skills of the persons employed by theiron and steel industry, enhance workforce competency towards achieving thegoals set in line with the Ministry of Human Resource.
The event was attended by more than 31 participants comprising mainly of HR& met
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The Q & A session saw numerous questions posed by enthusiastic participants
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MSI CEO on his speech
TOWARDS A BETTER TRAINING PROGRAMMEMSI is in constant look out for avenues to assist in improving the Iron & Steel industry in Malaysia. On 18 October
2016, a team from HELP University paid a visit to MSI to discuss on collaboration efforts between the two institutions.
The team consisted of:1)
Mr. Geoffrey Kee, Director of Centre for Professional development and Data Analytics
2)
Mr. Alan Foley, Director of Quality & Processes
3)
Mr. Derek Poon, Champion of Masters in Project Management
4)
Mr. Paulo Casadio, Head of University of London International Programmes
MSI is looking forward to work together with the university in crafting an updated and industry-relevant training
programmes and modules.

On behalf of BOD, management and staff of MSI,
we would like to wish all Malaysian

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October 2016

A VISIT TO FELLOW AGENCYA second Promotional Seminar on the “Scheme of Recognition of Prior
Achievement (RPA)” also known as “Pengiktirafan Pencapaian Terdahulu” (PPT)
jointly organized by the Malaysia Steel Institute and Department of Skills
Development, Ministry of Human Resources (MOHR) on 18 Aug 2016 at Pearl
View Hotel, Penang. This activity fits well with MSI’s strategic thrust on Human
Resource Development - to scale up the skills of the persons employed by theiron and steel industry, enhance workforce competency towards achieving thegoals set in line with the Ministry of Human Resource.
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TRAINING COLLABORATION
One of the ways to improve the Iron & Steel Industry in Malaysia is the provision of training. Pursuant to this, Mr. Jeffrey
Chang, Senior Manager of Research & Development of MSI met with Dr. U. Johnson from University of Malaya (UM) on25 October 2016. Dr. U. Johnson is currently doing research on three topics:
1)
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Cost Saving by Using 600mpa High Strength Steel Bar for Column Structural
Development of By-Product of Steel Slag in Civil and Construction IndustryDevelopment of By-Product of Incinerator Bottom Ash Aggregate in Civil and Construction Industry

During the meeting which took place at the Engineering Faculty of UM, Dr. U. Johnson had agreed to share his researchfindings with the industry and be involved in training sessions in the future. MSI is looking forward for morecollaborations with various parties in our vision to facilitate a sustainable Iron & Steel Industry in Malaysia.

On behalf of BOD, management and staff of MSI,
we would like to wish all Malaysian

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October 2016

A COURTESY VISIT TO KENTZU STEELCEO of MSI, Mr. Jarrod Lim paid a courtesy visit to Mr. Ooi Hung Hock,Managing Director of Kentzu Steel Sdn Bhd, cum the President of Malaysia
Steel and Metal Distributors Association on 27 October 2016. The company
is one of the importers and stockists for stainless steel products, mainly:
1)
Stainless Steel Coils
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Stainless Steel Flanges
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MSI WELCOMED NEW STAFF ONBOARD
MSI staff had a lunch on 24 October 2016 at Madras Café, Jalan Ipoh towelcome the new team members;
1)

2)

3)

Azizah Mohd Ibrahim
Senior Manager, Human Resource Development
03-6208 4658
Jeffrey Chang
Senior Manager, Research & Development
03-6208 4655
Sabilillah Sari Zamri
Manager, Industry Relations & Liaison
03-6208 4656

On behalf of BOD, management and staff of MSI,
we wouldOn
liketo wish
all Malaysianbehalfof Boardof Directors,
Management and MSI Staff
We wish you Happy Deepavali
May your Diwali be a celebration ofbeautiful colors and many sparkles

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