Malaysia Steel Institute (MSI)
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No. 7, Jalan Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah50480 Kuala Lumpur
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January 2020 Edition

The Platform for the Iron and Steel Industry to Build Relationships and Networking for Industrial Sustainability

Prova Lab & Research

On 6 January 2020, MSI attended Prova Lab & Research Sdn. Bhd unveiling Signboard Ceremony, in collaboration with
Shanghai Baoye Engineering Technology Corp Ltd. In conjunction with this event, MSI also witnessed the Test Item
Contract Signing Ceremony between Prova Lab & Research Sdn Bhd and Zhong Hu Construction Sdn Bhd for Malaysia
DongFang Eco Tourism City on Snow World Earthwork & Piling project.

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Meeting with HRDF to understand about Sectorial
Training Committee (STC): Mineral Based Products

On 10 January 2020, MSI had a meeting with Mr. Poobalan
and his teams to understand the role and function ofSectorial Training Committee (STC): Mineral Based Products.
STC is a platform for the respective industry sub-sectors todiscuss and identify their training needs. During the meeting,MSI also shared its company profile with Mr. Poobalan andhis team.

“Pihak Berkepentingan bagi pembangunan standard TVET
Tahap 6 Kerangka Kelayakan Malaysia” Workshop

On 14 January 2020, MSI attended “Pihak Berkepentingan bagi pembangunan standard TVET Tahap 6 KerangkaKelayakan Malaysia” workshop at Mercu MQA Building, Cyberjaya with the objective to discuss the draft
standard and sought for input, feedback and comment for further update of draft standard future endeavour.

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Seminar on Industry4WRD

On 20 January 2020, MSI attended a Seminar on Industry4WRD organise by MITI at Dewan Perdana, MITI Tower. This seminar
was launched by Deputy Minister YB Dr. Ong Kian Ming. The objective of this seminar is to increase awareness on theIndustry4WRD related incentives such as Readiness Assessment, Intervention Fund, Domestic Investment Strategic Fund (DISF),Automation Capital Allowance (ACA), etc.

Workshop to verify Non-Tariff Measures (NTMs) issues
under MITIOn 29-30 January 2020, MSI participated in the workshop at Hotel Impiana KLCC, to resolve the NTMs issues (which wereraised during consultation session with industry) at the Working Group level under Ministry of International Trade andIndustry.

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‘MSI Bridging Gaps’
MSI’s Effort of Promoting the Local Iron and Steel ProductsCourtesy visit to MIMOS Berhad

On 7 January 2020, MSI paid a courtesy visit to Mimos Berhad
together with BIMAGE Consulting (M) Sdn Bhd (member of MSI) todiscuss of potential collaboration between Mimos Berhad andBIMAGE Consulting (M) Sdn Bhd.

China Special Channel MOA Signing Ceremony

On 20 January 2020, MSI attended the launching of the China Special Channel (CSC) as well as the Memorandum of Agreement(MoA) Signing Ceremony between InvestKL and the following Chamber of Commerce:
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Malaysia-China Business Council (MCBC)
2.
The Associated China Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (ACCCIM)
3.
Malaysia-China Chamber of Commerce (MCCC)
4.
China Enterprises Association in Malaysia (CENAM)
to foster better cooperation between the parties and the China Special Channel (CSC) initiative led by InvestKL. This event
also aims to create positive visibility for MITI’s effort to attract new high value, high impact and high-tech investments toMalaysia resulting from the ongoing China-US Trade War.

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Courtesy visit from South East Asia
Iron & Steel Institute (SEAISI)On 21 January 2020, Mr. Yeoh Wee Jin, new CEO of SEAISI paid a courtesy visit to MSI
with the objective to discuss the potential collaboration between SEAISI and MSI.

“Others”
Pre-Chinese New Year lunch
On 22 January 2020, MSI’s pre-Chinese New Year lunch at Bens, Publikawith the objective to facilitate fellowship between staffs andmanagement of MSI.

“WHAT YOU GET BY ACHIEVING YOUR GOALSIS NOT AS IMPORTANT AS WHAT YOU BECOMEBY ACHIEVING YOUR GOALS.”~ Zig Ziglar

To find more about MSI Publications and Advertisement, pleasecontact:
Ms. Syakirah Ibrahim
Tel: +603 6208 4657
Email: syakirah@malaysiasteelinstitute.com

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