An agency of Ministry of International Tradeand Industry (MITI)

Malaysia Steel Institute (MSI)
Level 26, MITI Tower
No. 7, Jalan Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah
50480 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: +603 6208 4656 Fax: +603 6211 2445
www.malaysiasteelinstitute.com

June 2018 Edition

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

MSI 5th Annual General Meeting

MSI organised the 5th AGM on the 5th of June at Level 28, MITI Tower. The AGM was chaired by Datin K. Talagavathi andwas attended by board of directors including Tan Sri Albert Cheng, Dato’ Soh Thian Lai, Dato’ Sri Tai Hean Leng, Dato’ Lim
Hong Thye, Professor Dr. Noor Saadah Abd Rahman and En. Sazali Che Amat. MSI CEO, Mr. Jarrod Lim and Mr. Lai LeongChon Senior Manager presented the MSI financial performance, updated membership list, latest organisational charts
and the MSI achievements & activities from 2017 to 2018. The meeting ended at 10.30am followed by networking
session.

THE STEEL NOTICE BOARD

JUNE 2018

CSR Community Care Activity : Rumah Titian Kasih

MSI launches the 3rd CSR Community Care on Wednesday, 27 June 2018 at Rumah Titian Kasih (RTK) to visit the orphanage, old folksand single mothers. RTK is currently home to more than 120 residents including children from aged 5 months to 11 years old, oldfolks and women. Mr Jarrod Lim, CEO of MSI handed over the vouchers, cash contributions and daily basic necessities such as diapers,biscuits, beverages, food and clothes to Pn Sharifah Haji Adlan who is also the caretaker of Rumah Titian Kasih since 1998. Thedonations was contributed by steel industry company and MSI staff. Pn Sharifah, also known as ‘Mak Pah’, was a nurse before
deciding to build the shelter for the orphanage, abandoned old folks and abused women. Mak Pah also sells variety of crackers,
sweet pastries, Nasi Lemak and handmade crafts to generate some income for the shelter. If you wish to contribute to RTK directly,
you may contact Mak Pah at 019 645 5769 or email her at rumahtitiankaseh.sharifah@gmail.com.

Courtesy Visit to New Associate Member – Engtex

Mr. Jarrod Lim handed over the certificate and plaque to Dato’ Ng Hook,
Group Managing Director of Engtex Group Berhad.

On 27 June 2018, MSI welcomed another new member – Engtex Steel Industries Sdn Bhd registered under Associate
Member in March this year. Engtex Steel Industries is part of Engtex Group Berhad, one of the largest and leading
integrated manufacturer and ‘one-stop’ distribution centre in Malaysia for pipes, valves, fittings, plumbing materials andsteel products that specialize in total supply-chain solution provision for water supply, sewerage system, and constructionindustries.

2THE STEEL NOTICE BOARD

JUNE 2018‘MSI Bridging Gaps’
MSI’s Effort of Promoting the Local Iron and Steel Products

Study Visit to China
Malaysia Steel Institute organised a study trip to China on 6-8 June 2018. The main objective of the trip is to gather
information and compilation of research for the MSI ‘Study of Operational Safety of Induction Furnace Machinery for Steel
Making in Malaysia’. The 4-day trip was attended by Mr. Jarrod Lim, CEO, Mr. Lai Leong Chon, Senior Manager of Economic
Research and Mr. Mohd Akhir Yeop Kamaruddin, technical expert, appointed by MSI to assist with the study.

Research Institute: China Eastern Iron and Steel Research Institute (CISRI)
On the 6th June 2018, MSI had a fruitful meeting with the Vice President (Technical) of China Eastern Iron and Steel ResearchInstitute (CISRI), Mr. Wang Qian at CISRI office in Shanghai. Founded in 1952, CISRI is the largest and most comprehensive R&D
institution in the China’s metallurgical industry. CISRI is China’s new metal material research and development base,metallurgical industry major key and common innovation base.

Design Institute: MCC Huatian Engineering & Technology Corporation, Nanjing
On the 8th June 2018, MSI paid a courtesy visit to MCC Huatian Information Hall to study about the company’s background,organisational structure, company’s mission & vision, area of expertise and the overall success stories. MCC Huatian Engineering& Technology Corporation provides construction and engineering services to steel industry. The company was founded in 2004
and is headquartered in Nanjing under Metallurgical Corporation of China Ltd. Group3

THE STEEL NOTICE BOARD

JUNE 20182018 SEAISI Conference & Exhibition

With the theme “ASEAN Steel Industry – Next Leap of Transformation”, this year SEAISI Conference & Exhibition was held at The RitzCarlton Jakarta, Mega Kuningan, Indonesia on 25-28 June 2018. This conference provides a premium networking platform for face-toface discussion with more than 500 key industry players from ASEAN and around the world who represent the entire iron and steel
supply chain.

IBS Adoption and Regularisation Dialogue 2018
On 26 June 2018, MSI was invited to attend IBS Adoption
and Regularisation Dialogue 2018. This event was organised
by MIDA and CIDB to discuss on the use of IBS in Malaysia as
well as to act as a platform for IBS stakeholders to meet andto discuss on the issue.

Site Visit to King Hong, Sarawak
Representatives from MSI visited
King Hong Steel Sdn Bhd in Kuching,
Sarawak on 27 and 28 June 2018 forthe induction furnace study. KingHong Steel Sdn Bhd is the only
steelmaker in Sarawak that uses
induction furnace to produce longproducts (rebars and round bars).

4

THE STEEL NOTICE BOARD

JUNE 2018

NOSS Workshop

MSI and JPK successfully organised the NOSS Development Workshop on Rolling Mills – Hot Rolling from 29 June to 1 July
2018 at Eastin Hotel Kuala Lumpur. The three-day workshop was attended by 16 panel members from 5 organisations
including from Ann Joo Berhad, Amsteel Mills Sdn Bhd, Masteel (KL) Berhad, Steel industries (Sabah) Sdn Bhd and Southern
Steel Berhad.
NOSS is a document that outlines the dexterity (ability) required of an employee working in Malaysia at a certain level ofemployment to achieve specific skills. It can also be used as certification program for workers competencies. The mainfeatures of NOSS are it is career-based, followed the career structure of a given field and prepared by a pool of industry
experts and skilled workers who carry out the job. 4 NOSS done so far as follows: Occupational Analysis for I&S Industry (2015) Forming (2016) – Level 1-5
 Steel Melt Shop (2017) – Level 2-5
 Steel Hot Rolling Mills (ongoing) – Level 2-5_______________________________________________________________________________________________________To find more about MSI Publications and advetisement, please contact:Ms. Syakirah Ibrahim
Tel: +603 6208 4657 Fax: +603 6211 2445
Email: syakirah@malaysiasteelinstitute.com
For MSI Membership Enquiries, please contact:Ms. Haney Suffi
Tel: +603 6208 4656 Fax: +603 6211 2445
Email: haney@malaysiasteelinstitute.com
Quotes of the month:“Each person has the motivation and the drive to become self-disciplined if they put their minds to it and the time and effort that will be required for success”,-Mike C. Adams

5