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August 2020 Edition

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

Visit to EMI
On 6th August 2020, MSI paid a visit to Established Metal Industries
Sdn Bhd (EMI) in Rawang to discuss on the current economic
conditions faced by the company during the Covid-19 pandemic,enhance the relationship with EMI and to promote advertisementsales of MSI.

Courtesy Visit from POSCO

Malaysia

POSCO-Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. led by Head ofDepartment / Director of Sales Division, MrKevin, Seong Yun Jeong paid a courtesy visit toMSI on 26th August 2020. The meeting
discussed on Malaysia Steel industry’s value
chain and potential areas for local steel
companies.

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Majlis Pelancaran Sambutan Bulan Kebangsaan, Kempen Kibar
Jalur Gemilang dan Kempen Kesedaran Covid-19 Peringkat MITIThe National Month of Celebration was launched by the Prime Minister on 28th July 2020, themed "Malaysia Prihatin". In
line with the launch, MITI participated to enliven the celebration at the Ministry level. Majlis Pelancaran Sambutan BulanKebangsaan, Kempen Kibar Jalur Gemilang dan Kempen Kesedaran Covid-19 Peringkat MITI was officiated by the
Honourable Senior Minister of MITI, YB Dato' Seri Mohamed Azmin Bin Ali on 24th August 2020 at Menara MITI. The event
ended with the handover of “Jalur Gemilang” to all Heads of Agencies.

#MyAPEC2020 Exhibition

On 27th August 2020, MSI attended #MyAPEC2020 Exhibition at MITEC Exhibition Centre. The event began with
opening remarks by YBhg. Tan Sri Dr. Halim Mohammad, Chairman of MATRADE, followed by a speech by YB
Datuk Lim Ban Hong, Deputy Minister of MITI. The event ended with a MoU exchange between MATRADE &Fusionex, photography session and video presentation.

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Plaque Handover to Control Instruments

On 25th August 2020, MSI visited Control Instruments (M) Sdn Bhd (CIMSB) in Nilai to handover the plaque.
Control Instruments became a member of MSI on 1st July 2020. CIMSB produce range of modern industrial
solution such as conveyor and automated handling lines to produce rubber gloves.

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

Industry Cluster Engagement Session by Boston

Consulting Group and Economic Planning Unit (EPU)

On 5th August, MSI attended the Industry Cluster Engagement Session by Boston Consulting Group and Economic
Planning Unit (EPU) at Putrajaya Marriott Hotel. The objective of the session was to obtain perspectives which willcontribute to the development of the National Energy Policy (NEP) and Natural Gas Roadmap (NGR). The session wasattended by 20 participants.

Pre-council Meeting in Dewan Rakyat

On 10th August 2020, CEO of MSI was invited to attend a Pre-council meeting in Dewan Rakyat on Soalan
Lisan at Parliament. The purpose of the pre-council meeting was to brief YBTM of MITI to Parliamentary
Question 2 as per Aturan Urusan Mesyuarat (AUM) Dewan Rakyat.

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MISIF-MARii Dialogue
MSI attended the MISIF-MARii Dialogue on 12th August 2020 atMARii office in Cyberjaya. The dialogue was attended bymembers from the automotive OEMs, cold rollers (CRC), steel
sheet coaters, steel service centres, and representatives fromMITI. The objective was to update on the collaboration between
steel players and OEM and to discuss the way forward forautomotive steel localisation efforts.

Majlis Perasmian Dan Pelancaran Sandbox Inovasi& Teknologi Nasional (NTIS)

On 19th August 2020, MSI attended the Majlis Perasmian Dan Pelancaran Sandbox Inovasi & Teknologi
Nasional (NTIS) at Auditorium Malaysia Global Innovation and Creativity Centre (MaGIC) in Cyberjaya. During
the event, NTIS launching ceremony symbolises the beginning of the implementation of the NTIS initiative.
This event was organized by MaGIC and attended by approximately 300 participants.

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Meeting with steel Associations on Insights on Issues
Within the Steel Industry and the Emerging Areas for
New Industrial Master Plan

On 21st August 2020, MSI organised a meeting with the Steel Associations on Insights on Issues Within the Steel
Industry and the Emerging Areas for New Industrial Master Plan. The meeting aims to provide consolidate inputsfor insights on issues within the iron and steel industry for the development of the New Industrial Master Plan
2021-2030. The meeting was attended by representatives from MISIF, MSA and SWAM.

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

NOSS-COCU Workshop 2020

From 6th – 7th August 2020, MSI organised the National Occupational Skills Standard (NOSS) development
curriculum of competency unit (COCU) for Rolling Mills - Cold Rolling at Eastin Hotel, Petaling Jaya. The event wasattended by 23 participants.

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Understanding & Internal Auditing ISO 9001

On 26th August 2020, MSI organized an In-house training on ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System Awareness Training at Mycron
Steel CRC Sdn. Bhd. The objective of the training was to introduce and create awareness on ISO 9001:2015 to existing and new workersof Mycron Steel CRC Sdn. Bhd. This training was participated by 20 participants.

JTPS 2 Meeting

On 26th August 2020, MSI organized a Mesyuarat on Jawatankuasa Teknikal Penilaian standard NOSS bagi COCU
“Rolling Mills - Cold Rolling” at Eastin Hotel, PJ. The objective of the Meeting was to review and evaluate drafts byNOSS-COCU that was developed by the group of Cold Rolling panels. This JTPS 2 meeting was chaired by Pengarah JPK
Pn Faizah Binti Harun and participated by 16 participants.

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Bengkel Asas Penulisan Kreatif (Blog)
On 27th August 2020, MSI attended the Workshop:
Bengkel Asas Penulisan Kreatif (Blog). This workshop
aims to guide and systematically train participants whoare interested in the field of creative writing. Theworkshop involved the staff of MITI and its agencies.

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