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Malaysia Steel Institute (MSI)
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July 2019 Edition

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

Working Visit to Kuala Krai,Kelantan
MITI Secretary Generel, Dato’ Lokman Hakim Ali
with MITI, MIDA, MSI and MPC officers having aquick pit stop at Kopitiam Kita, Kota Bahru prior
to the field working visit activities at Kuala Krai,Kelantan on 3 July 2019.

Archidex 2019
ARCHIDEX (International Architecture, Interior Designand Building Exhibition) was held annually at the Kuala
Lumpur Convention Centre, Malaysia. ARCHIDEX is
jointly organised by the Malaysian Institute of Architects(Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia or PAM) and C.I.S Network
Sdn Bhd, a leading Malaysian trade and lifestyleexhibitions organiser. On 4 July 2019, MSI visited theexhibition booth participated by some of the MSI
members such as CSC Steel Sdn Bhd, VDC Integrated
Tech Sdn Bhd, NS Bluescope Sdn Bhd & FIW Steel Sdn
Bhd and many more.

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Handover plaque for Associate Member –VDC Integrated Tech Sdn Bhd
On 5 July 2019, MSI CEO, Mr Jarrod Lim handover the MSI Associate membershipplaque to VDC Integrated Tech Sdn Bhd. VDC Integrated Tech Sdn Bhd has become
MSI member since 2 May 2019.

Working Dinner TVET Conference 2019
On 7 July 2019, MSI attended working dinner in conjunction with the TVET Conference 2019 officiated by the guest of honor,
YB Tuan M. Kulasegaran, Minister of Human Resources at the Putrajaya Marriott Hotel

APEC Communication Capacity Building Workshop II
On 10-11 July 2019, MSI attended APEC Communication Capacity Building Workshop II. The purpose of this workshop
session is to discuss more about the status of the APEC 2020 organizing preparations in terms of branding, strategic
management and risk management.

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Visit to ASSB Sales Office@ Bandar Tasik Selatan
On 11 July 2019, MSI paid a courtesy visit to Alliance Steel Sdn
Bhd sales office located at Bandar Tasik Selatan, Kuala
LumpurCourtesy visit from ASTM International
On 12 July 2019, MSI received a courtesy visit fromASTM International. The objective of the ASTM visit isto learned about MSI services to the industry andinitiatives to better understand future collaboration
opportunities.

Handover plaque for Life Member – SWAM
On 17 July 2019, MSI CEO, Mr Jarrod Lim handover the MSI Life membershipplaque to Steel Wire Association of Malaysia (SWAM)., Steel Wire Association ofMalaysia (SWAM) has become MSI member since 30 April 2019.

Courtesy visit to Kamen Steel Industries Sdn Bhd

Butterworth
On 18 July 2019, MSI paid a courtesy to Kamen Steel Industries
Sdn Bhd. Incorporated in 1989, Kamen Steel Industries Sdn Bhd
through its good rapport and unwavering support fromcustomers, emerged as a leading manufacturer and supplier ofhigh-quality steel products for the Construction and Engineering
sector. With a capacity of 120,000 Metric Tonnes per annum, thecompany has diversified from steel bar and steel mesh to various
industrial products namely hard drawn wires and security fence.

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Posco Service Centre Visit

On 25 July 2019, MSI visited POSCO-MKPC at Klang to understand their production processes and the business
scheme they offer to local steel users in automotive and engineering sectors etc.

BMDAM 32nd Annual Dinner

On 26 July 2019, MSI attended Building Materials Distributors Association of Malaysia (BMDAM) 32 nd Annual Dinner at
Kota Permai Golf & Country Club, Kota Kemuning, Shah Alam

Turun Padang to NS Bluescope

New Factory
On 29 July 2019, MSI had a “Turun Padang” to NS BlueScope's
new factory (formerly YKGI) located at Meru, Klang to view
its refurbishment activities of the plant equipment and itsfactory.

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JULY 2019‘MSI Bridging Gaps’
MSI’s Effort of Promoting the Local Iron and Steel Products

TVET Conference 2019
On 8 and 9 July 2019, MSI attended the TVET
Conference 2019 at Marriot Hotel, Putrajaya.
With the theme “Human Capital Development
to Enhance Future Skills Agenda”, the event wasofficiated by the Prime Minister of Malaysia,
YAB Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.

Sesi Dialog YAB Perdana Menteri Bersama Ketua-ketua
Pengawai Eksekutif Industri & Majlis Penutup TVET
Conference 2019

During the TVET Conference 2019, the event was followed by a dialogue session between the chief executive of the industry andYAB Prime Minister of Malaysia on 9 July 2019.

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Briefing on the Organizational Anti-Corruption Plan (OACP)On 16 July 2019, MSI attended the briefing on the Organizational
Anti-Corruption Plan (OACP) specific to the top management ofMITI / Head of Division / MITI Unit and Head of Agency. The
briefing has been presented by officers of the Malaysian Instituteof Integrity (INTEGRITI) which is one of the Leading Agencies forInitiative 2.1.5 related to the National Anti-Corruption Plan(NACP).

Courtesy visit by MITI's KSU, MIDA and MSI

to Energy Commission
On 29 July 2019, MITI's KSU along with MIDA and MSI paid a courtesy visit
to Energy Commission @ Putrajaya to discuss on how the government can
support the Energy Intensive Industries such as the Steel Industry. Atthesame time, the visit also provide opportunity to understand the policy andprocess involved in energy regulation and procedures.

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

Visit to ASSB at Kuantan, Pahang for Training Programme

On 23 July 2019, MSI attended a discussion meeting with Human Resource Manager of Alliance Steel (M) Sdn. Bhd.
to discuss on the training plan and programme for MSI to supports ASSB in developing local talents to support theirsteelmaking operation as well as knowledge transfer from China experts.

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JULY 2019‘Others’
LUNCH with STAFF
On 12 July 2019, MSI welcomed two new staff with a lunch
celebration. We welcomed Ms. Marlyn Juliana Omar,Assistant Manager of Industry Relations & Liaisons and Ms.
Juliana Ahmad, Senior Executive Economic Research andDevelopment.

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