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August 2018 Edition

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

Grand Opening of MSMDA New Building &75th Anniversary Dinner

Malaysia Steel and Metal Dealers Association (MSMDA) celebrated its 75th years of achievements with the launching of their own
new building in Taman Serdang Perdana, Seri Kembangan on the 3rd August 2018. In conjunction with the opening of new building,Y.B Dr. Ong Kian Ming, Deputy Minister of International Trade and Industry was invited as a guest of honour for the MSMDA 75th
Anniversary Dinner at Wisma Huazong, Seri Kembangan, Selangor.

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51st ASEAN Day

In conjunction with the 51st Anniversary of ASEAN celebration since its establishment in 8 August 1967, MSI was invited to the 51stASEAN Day that was held on 8 August 2018 at MITI Tower, Kuala Lumpur. The event was officiated by MITI Minister, Y.B Darell Leiking.
Some of the programmes included - Flag Raising Ceremony, Business Forum themed “Unlocking the Potentials of ASEAN e-commerce”
with the aimed of updating the key stakeholders on the extensive work to drive the e-Commerce agenda, both in Malaysia and ASEAN.

The Meet and Greet Hi Tea @ JKR

MSI attended the Malaysian Structural Steelwork Association (MSSA) Hi-tea Meet & Greet @ Menara Kerja Raya on the9th August 2018. The objectives of the sessions include exchanging of views to promote the use of Industrialised BuildingSystem (IBS) in construction together with the collaboration of JKR and MSSA as well as developing and publishing a list ofStructural Steel Contractors Fabricators.

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Discussion with Akademi Usahawan Mikro

On 13th August 2018, MSI had a discussion with Akademi Usahawan
Mikro (AUM) which requested to collaborate with MSI throughprogramme “Malaysian SME Digital Economy Reformation (MASTER)”.
The main objective of the MASTER program is to facilitate all SMEs in
Malaysia to grow their business by synchronising Facebook Page withcorporate website.

Handover MSI Newsletter & Plaque to YB Dr Ong Kian Ming

On 29th August 2018, MSI CEO handover MSI latest Newsletter: The Steel Advocate No.1/2018 and Congratulations
memento to Y.B. Dr. Ong Kian Ming for his appointment as Deputy Minister, Ministry of International Trade and Industry.

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Datuk Khoo’s Farewell
MSI would like to congratulate Datuk Khoo Boo Seng on hisretirement from Ministry of International Trade and Industry(MITI). On 17th August 2018, CEO MSI handed over amemento of appreciation for his retirement. We wish Datuk
Khoo all the best!

MISIF Engagement Session with MITI Top ManagementMISIF Engagement Session with MITI Secretary GeneralY. Bhg. Datuk Isham Ishak(1st August 2018)

MISIF Engagement Session with MITI Deputy Minister
Y. B. Dr. Ong Kian Ming
(2nd August 2018)

Malaysian Iron and Steel Industry Federation (MISIF) had an engagement session with MITI New Top Management on
1st August 2018 (engagement session with MITI Secretary General, Y. Bhg. Datuk Isham Ishak) and 2 nd August 2018(engagement session with MITI Deputy Minister, Y.B. Dr. Ong Kian Ming). The main objective of the session is to update
key challenges facing the industry and MISIF’s Proposed Plan of Actions in Iron and Steel Industry to the government.

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

MITI Pocket Talk: Benefits of Malaysia's FTA & Method
for Applying Certificate of Origin
Pocket Talks on Preferential Certificate of Origin (PCO) were held regularly by MITI for exporters who wish to gain more
information on the following topics:i)
Overview of Malaysia’s Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
ii)
Better understanding of the Rules of Origin (ROO) Preferential Certificate of Origin (PCO)

Networking Session with Chambers of Commerce,
Business & Industry Associations

On 13th August 2018, MSI attended the Networking Session with Chambers of Commerce, Business and Industry
Associations with YB Darell Leiking, Minister of MITI at Perdana Hall, MITI. The objective of this session is to establish amutually beneficial relationship and encourage networking between the Chambers of Commerce, Business and Industry
Associations and the Government.

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Programme Sport Highlight : Menjangkaui Pengurusan

Pengetahuan

On 16th August 2018, MITI Library organized an event with Knowledge Link Sdn Bhd to help instilling the knowledge sharing culture Spot Highlight of the Programme: Nurturing Knowledge Management Initiative in MITI 2018. Some of the attendees for the event
were from MITI, Arkib Negara, Mahkamah KL, ISTAC, IKIM, Institut Integriti, Mahkamah Syariah, Masjid Wilayah & Agencies underMITI.

MSI and Technical Expert Meeting withAir Unit, Department of Environment
On 16th August 2018, MSI and technical expert, En. Akhir had a meetingwith the Air Unit, Department of Environment to discuss on theenvironmental aspect and impact of steel making process using theinduction furnace. The meeting is crucial for the development of MSI
Induction Furnace Report.

Malaysia Aerospace Summit
On 14 & 15 August 2018, MSI attended the Malaysia
Aerospace Summit 2018 (MyAero’18) whichshowcasing the capabilities of the local aerospaceindustry players in producing world class aerospace
products and highlighting the Aerospace Industry
4.0 initiatives.
The event was organised by the National Aerospace
Industry Coordinating Office (NAICO), Ministry ofInternational Trade and Industry (MITI) incollaboration with SME Corp Malaysia, Majlis
Amanah Rakyat (MARA) and Aerospace MalaysiaInnovation Centre (AMIC).

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

NOSS Development Workshop on COCUNOSS Development on COCU has been successfully held on 3-5 August 2018 at Eastin Hotel KL, whereby the knowledge
and skill, tools, equipment and materials (TEM) and training duration have been incorporated in COCU which can be used
for skill training purposes later.

Mesyuarat Penyelarasan ILB
MSI attended Mesyuarat Penyelarasan Industry Led Body (ILB) on 8August 2018 to update the progress of National Occupational Skill
Standards (NOSS) hot steel rolling mill development, promotion of Sijil
Kemahiran Malaysia(SKM) and Pentauliahan Pencapaian Terdahulu(PPT) Certification.

Training Course on Introduction to Steelmaking

Training Course on “Introduction to Steelmaking” was held on 13-14 August 2018 at Dorsett Grand Subang, Subang
Jaya, Selangor. This course will be an introductory journey for those with non-technical background inmetallurgical engineering. Knowledge of the Steelmaking Process is essential to employees working inproducing, supplying and designing iron and steel products.

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PPT Promotion @ Penang
MSI conduct courtesy visit and promote Sijil
Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM) to Kamen SteelIndustries Sdn. Bhd. in PERAI Penang. The
management team of Kamen Steel led by
Mr Ng shown great interest on the Sistem
Latihan Dual National (SLDN) andPengiktirafan Pencapaian Terdahulu (PPT)
programmes.

JTPS 2 meeting for NOSS Development onRolling Mills - Hot Rolling

The documents for NOSS on COCU has been endorsed by The Technical Committees on Standards Evaluation(JTPS2) on 29 August 2018. The documents will be tabled for approval by the Technical Committees on Standards
on 27 September 2018.

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