July 2016

WELCOME Y.B DATUK CHUA TEE YONG
MSI wishes to congratulate Y.B. Datuk Chua Tee Yong on hisappointment as the new Deputy Minister (Trade) at the Ministry ofInternational Trade and Industry (MITI). MSI takes this opportunity
to welcome Y.B. Datuk to MITI. Prior to coming to MITI, he held theDeputy Minister’s post in the Ministry of Finance since 2014.

THANK YOU Y.B. DATUK LEE CHEE LEONG
MSI wishes to thank Y.B. Datuk Lee Chee Leong for his services
rendered to MITI as Deputy Minister (Trade), MITI. MSI would alsolike to congratulate and wish Y.B. Datuk all the very best on his new
appointment as the Deputy Minister, Ministry of Finance (MoF).

CONGRATULATIONS Y. BHG. DATUK J. JAYASIRIMSI wishes to congratulate Y. Bhg. Datuk J. Jayasiri on hisappointment as the new Secretary General of Ministry ofInternational Trade and Industry (MITI). MSI will closely stand firmin supporting the work of the new Secretary General of MITI.

THANK YOU AND FAREWELL TAN SRI REBECCA
Y.Bhg. Tan Sri Rebecca Fatima Sta Maria has been instrumental indriving MITI to higher level. MSI would like to put in record
recognition of her contribution to MITI, its agencies and thenation. MSI wishes her well in her future endeavours.

MSI GETS NEW CEO
Mr Jarrod Lim has been appointed as new CEO of MSI effective
1 July 2016. He holds a BA (Hons) and MBA from UK. With 28
years’ of experience working with GLC and the private sector,
both locally and abroad. With his vast experience, MSI looks
forward to his leadership to take MSI to the next level.

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MSI & Related Events inAugust/September 2016
EXPORT ACCELERATION MISSION INCONJUNCTION WITH THE TRADE ANDINVESTMENT MISSION TO CAMBODIA
7 – 9 August 2016
Cambodia
T: +603 – 62077110 (Mr Radhi)
E: radhi@matrade.gov.my
SPECIALISED MARKETING MISSION
ON CONSTRUCTIONAND RELATEDSERVICES TO PALEMBANG AND JAKARTA
8 – 12 August 2016
Palembang and Jakarta, Indonesia
T: +603 – 62077110 (Ms. Nadia)
E: nadia@matrade.gov.my
EXPORT ACCELERATION MISSION ON
CONSTRUCTION, BUILDING MATERIALS &RELATED SERVICES IN CONJUNCTION
WITH WORLD EXPO DUBAI
26 – 29 September 2016Dubai
T: +603 – 62077110 (Ms. Nadia)
E: nadia@matrade.gov.my

ANNOUNCEMENT!!!
******************IRON & STEEL TRADE MISSION TO MYANMAR
The activity is postponed to October 2016.
MSI will keep all updated.

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RECOGNITION OF PRIOR ACHIEVEMENT (RPA) PROMOTIONAL SEMINAR
A Promotional Seminar on the “Scheme of Recognition of Prior Achievement (RPA)” also
known as “Pengiktirafan Pencapaian Terdahulu” (PPT) jointly organized by the Malaysia
Steel Institute and Department of Skills Development, Ministry of Human Resources(MOHR) on 19 July 2016 at MITI Tower. This activity fits well with MSI’s strategic thrust on
Human Resource Development - to scale up the skills of the persons employed by the ironand steel industry, enhance workforce competency towards achieving the goals set in linewith the Ministry of Human Resource.
The event was attended bymore than 40 participants
comprising mainly of HR &management level personnel
from the iron and steel mills.
Presentations were made byexperts from the Department
of Skills Development, MOHR;
Mr Yuslan bin Yasok, Principal
Assistant Director, Unit
From left: Mr Subash (MSI), Mr Faisal (MOHR), Mr Yuslan(MOHR), Mr Jarrod Lim (CEO of MSI)

MSI CEO on his speech

Industry Lead Body andMr Faisal bin Ahmad,
Principal
Assistant
Director, Unit Pengiktirafan
Pencapaian Terdahulu.
The Q & A session saw
numerous
questionsposed by enthusiastic
participants and thesewere fully clarified by thespeakers. A similar event
has been scheduled for
the Northern Region to beheld in Pearl view,
Seberang Prai, Penang on
18 August 2016.

Participants of the seminar give full attention to the speakers

On behalf of BOD, management and staff of MSI,
we would like to wish all Muslims

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July 2016

JOIN MSI NOW!!!
MSI membership is for:••••Business entities involved in activities related in the manufacture/production of iron and steel
raw materials, semi-finished goods or finished goods, processing, or trading of iron and steel
products.
Business entities engaged in the provision of services to the iron and steel sector such asconsultancy, engineering design and manufacturing related services.
Organizations or representative groups or sub-groups of the iron and steel sector, including
academic/technical/research organizations related to matters on iron and steel industry.
Bone-Fide individuals interested in the work of MSI.

Benefits of MSI membership include, but not limited to:••••••Access on latest developments in the iron & steel industry in Malaysia:
o Via the MSI quarterly Newsletter – The MSI Newsletter will provide regularannouncements of activities & forthcoming events related to the iron & steel industry,including government policies, incentives, legislations & procedures.
Industrial Relations Advisory Services:o Play a facilitative role in assisting & promoting cooperation amongst all the players
along the value chain of the iron & steel industry.
o Act as a conduit between the iron & steel industry players & the government incontributing towards policy development & resolving industry related issues.
Industrial Human Resource Development:o Coordinate & facilitate Industrial Skills Training programs & help develop the talentpool for the Iron & Steel Industry to support efforts in moving the industry up the valuechain.
Advisory services on matters pertaining to trade remedies.
Exclusive Social/Educational Events:o Exclusive invitations to participate in seminars, conferences, workshops, members’
networking sessions, business matching sessions and events.
Enjoy special discounts on:
o Registration for Seminars/ Conferences;o Advertisements in MSI quarterly Newsletter;o Advocacy & Advisory Services; ando Various information / library materials & information services.
For more detail, please contact us at:www.malaysiasteelinstitute.com
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