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November 2018 Edition

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

Perhimpunan Bulanan at MIDF

MITI & Agency Monthly Assembly, hosted by MIDF GROUP was held on 1 November 2018. YBM Datuk Darell Leiking reminds
everyone to prioritize the country before oneself especially in performing duty.

CIDB Industry Appreciation Dinner

MSI attended industry appreciation dinner 2018 organised by CIDB on 2 November 2018. The event was officiated by Ministerof Works, YB. Baru Bian. CIDB Fellowship Awards were also announced during the dinner.

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Courtesy Visit to Seng Hiap Metal Sdn Bhd in Shah Alam

MSI made a courtesy visit to Seng Hiap Metal Sdn Bhd in Shah Alam on 14 November 2018. Among the topics discussed include
SOPs implemented by the scrap industry, therrent issues affecting metal scrap traders and their outlook for the future.

Majlis SIRIM Industri 2018

MSI attended Majlis SIRIM 2018 on 15 November at Putrajaya, the event was launched by MITI Deputy Minister
Dr. Ong Kian Ming. The objectives of the event are to provide recognition to companies certified under certification
scheme by SIRIM QAS, create public awareness and engage with industry players.

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42th Annual Dinner of Building Materials Distributor
Association of Malaysia (BMDAM) at Sunway

MSI attended 42th Annual Dinner of Building Materials Distributor Association of Malaysia (BMDAM) at Sunway. The dinner
was graced by Dato’ Ir Ahmad ‘Asri Abdul Hamid Chief Executive of CIDB Malaysia and the BMDAM website was officiallylaunched during the event.

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

Pro-Tem Meeting on White Paper for Iron and Steel
Industry under IMP4

On 1 November 2018, a Pro-Tem Meeting on White Paper for Iron and Steel Industry under IMP4 was held to initiate
the White Paper, a private sector driven policy “From the Industry, For the Industry” to build the roadmap for asustainable iron & steel industry - for MITI’s consideration and will act as inputs to IMP4. Y. Bhg. Datuk Isham Ishak,the Secretary General of MITI announced on the appointment of Y. Bhg. Tan Sri Albert Cheng Yong Kim as the White
Paper Committee Chairman. Tan Sri Albert was officially appointed by Y.B Datuk Ignatius Darell Leiking, MITI Ministerand accepted by the all council members.

Tabling of Budget 2019 in Dewan Perdana, MITI

Tabling of Budget 2019 in Dewan Perdana, MITI. The aim of this event is to discuss and deliberate on the key points
tabled during the budget session, especially points related to MITI.

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Sesi Stakeholder Bil.2/2018 bagi Kajian Termal Di
Bawah Akta Kecekapan dan Konservasi Tenaga(Energy Efficiency And Conservation Act - EECA)

MSI attended stakeholder session on Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act (EECA) in Hotel Bangi-Putrajaya on26 November 2018. This workshop discussed on energy use intensity for specific industrial sectors, data requiredfor the activity, and relevant frameworks to be used.

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

Meeting with Griffin Solutions

On 7th November 2018, MSI meeting with Griffin Solution PLT, a well-established soft skill and technical skill training provider.
They have understand the role of MSI and interested to support MSI in Human Capital Development programme.

Trade Remedy Training

Two-Day In-house Awareness Training on WTO Trade Remedies at CSC Steel Sdn. Bhd. Malacca was held on 13-14
November 2018 and participated by 30 staff from CSC Steel Sdn. Bhd. The participants were introduced to WTO AntiDumping, Countervailing (Anti-Subsidy) and Safeguards Agreements and the importance of this company-wide knowledge
and including latest Trump--US-China Trade War. The participants took a short test and were awarded certificate ofattendance. The cost of the training is HRDF claimable.
Others interested in holding in-house training on this topic or other topics on international trade can contact MSI for tailor
made trainings.

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Courtesy Visit to SIRIM STS Sdn. Bhd byMalaysia Steel Institute (MSI)

On 29th November 2018, MSI paid a courtesy visit to SIRIM STS Sd. Bhd to discuss the possibility to collaborate with SIRIM
STS in offering training courses and conduct research studies related to Malaysia Iron & Steel Industry. The meeting wasattended by senior Management of SIRIM STS led by Managing Director of SIRIM STS Dr. Norlinda_____________________________________________________________________________________________________To find more about MSI Publications and advertisement, please contact:Ms. Syakirah Ibrahim
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Email: haney@malaysiasteelinstitute.com
Quotes of the month:: “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.”

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Winston S. Churchill