April 2018
MALAYSIA STEEL INSTITUTE
Level 26, Menara MITI
No. 7, Jalan Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah
50480 Kuala Lumpur

MSI WITH YOUMITI & Agencies Monthly Assembly

Perhimpunan Bulanan MITI & Agencies was organized by the Malaysia Automotive Institute (MAI) on the 9th April 20 18 at Dewan
Perdana, Menara MITI. MSI was represented by Mr. Jarrod Lim, CEO of MSI to receive the “Sijil Penghargaan” for the MITI’s Book
Donation Campaign.

MSI contributed one soup cooker and 5 portablespeakers to Jabatan Pembangunan Kemahiran (JPK)for their lucky draw prizes. The handover was done on
5th April 2018 to the representative from JPK.

Mr. Lai Leong Chon (left) and Mr. Jarrod Lim (right)
from MSI visited Malaysia Steel and Metal Distributors
Association (MSMDA) new office located at Seri
Kembangan on the 12th April 2018. The official launchof the new premise will be on the 3rd August 2018.

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Visit to Kanzen Tetzu Sdn Bhd
MSI representatives, Mr. Jarrod Lim and Mr. Lai LeongChon visited the Kanzen Tetsu Sdn. Bhd. One of Kentzu
Group sub company at Nilai on 12th April 2018.
The MSI ‘Turun Padang Visit’ is to touch base with the MSI
Members and to understand their operations better.
Kanzen Tetsu is one of the regional leader in producing
stainless steel pipe for industrial, commercial andresidential
applications
using
state-of-the-art
manufacturing technology.

Visit to S.P. United Industry Sdn. Bhd
Another MSI ‘Turung Padang visit’ was held on thesame day, MSI visited another sub company ofKentzu Group.
S.P. United Industry Sdn. Bhd. produce several fitting
products such as stainless steel elbow, stainless steelreducer and stainless steel straight tee.
Approximately 95% of their products were exported
to Japan, Canada, USA, Europe and ASEAN countries.

Malam MITIThe Excellent Service Award (APC) 2017 and MITI Night 2018
was organized by the MITI Club in collaboration with the MITI
Human Resources Division. Over 500 people attended theevent including MITI members, agencies and Guest of Honours
such as YB Dato' Sri Mustapa Mohamed, Minister of MITI, YB
Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan, Deputy Minister (Industry) MITI andY. Bhg. Datuk Seri J.Jayasiri, Secretary-General of MITI. YB Dato'Sri Mustapa Mohamed congratulated the APC 2017 recipient
and thanked the pensioners for their long service andcontribution in MITI.

Mr Lee Guaan-Jyh visited MSI

On the 23rd April 2018, MSI received a special visit
from the Ministry of Economic Affairs – Mr. Lee
Guaan-Jyh, Deputy Director General of Bureau ofForeign Trade.

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CSR with Yayasan Sunbeams HomeMSI conducted its first 2018 Community Care Campaign in collaboration with Ann Joo Resources Berhad at YayasanSunbeams Home, an orphanage centre located in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur. With the contributions from MSI members andstaff, the MSI Community Care campaign managed to distribute cooking oil, rice, beverages, sugar, tea, powdered milk andmore. MSI will continue to collaborate with the key industry players to fully support the growth and well-being of the local
community through the MSI Community Care campaigns.

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MSI BRIDGING GAPS
Status Update Briefing to MITI by Alliance Steel (M) Sdn Bhd
The briefing session to MITI led by Mr.
Steve Hu, Deputy Project Commander ofAlliance Steel was held on the 5th April2018 at MITI. The session chaired byTKSU (I), Datin K. Talagavathi. In thebriefing, Mr. Steve Hu stated thatAlliance Steel will follow the original
production plan as approved by theManufacturing License.

Briefing Session for Eastern Steel Sdn. Bhd.

with MITI & MIDA
On the 5th April 2018, MSI attended an interview
session with Eastern Steel Sdn. Bhd. (ESSB) for thecompany’s application of expatriates for theirrevival plan with MITI and MIDA. The session wasorganised by MYXpats Centre (Talent Corporation).

National Supply Chain Conference on
Rail Project & Career Fair 2018

National Supply Chain Conference on Rail Project & Career Fair 2018 was held on the 11th April 2018 at PWTC. The main
objectives of the conference are:
1. To showcase the National Rail Industry Roadmap;
2. To highlight on the socio-economic development from the projects and the benefits to local industry players
and people;
3. To provide job opportunities to fresh graduates & job seekers.

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Study trip to China Steel Corporation (CSC), Taiwan

Overview briefing of the factory by Mr.
Max M. Ju, Manager, Foreign
Marketing Research Section

Briefing of the overall factory operations
by representative from CSC, followed by
the technical site visit to the CSC blast
furnace plant.

Technical visit to CSC Iron & Steel R&D Department (under thetechnology unit of CSC) which is responsible for the developmentof new products and technology as well as diagnoses of thesystem. The overall R&D department at CSC has approximately
over 300 researchers.

Mr. Jarrod Lim, CEO of MSI standing next
to the first production of hot rod coiled
at CSC.

Mr. Jarrod Lim, CEO of MSI with thepresident of China Steel Corporations(CSC), Mr. Lin Horng – NanYieh Phui engaged primarily in manufacturing, processing
and distribution of steel products primarily in 128 countries
including to China, Southeast Asia, Middle East, USA,Canada, Europe, Australia and others. Yieh Phui Enterprisemain products include pickled steel coils, cold-rolled steelcoils, galvanised steel coils, pre-painted steel coils, flat rolled
steel coils, steel pipes, steel structures and other coilprocessing products with the utilization ratio of 90 percent.
Currently Yieh Phui own four continuous hot-dip galvanizing
lines, three continuous coil coating lies, four cold-rollingmills and two pickling lines.

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MSI, represented by Mr. Jarrod Lim visited the Taiwanese Iron & Steel Associations, Agencies and Government Institution toexchange views and opinions, to explore on the technology advancements, innovations and business models in Taiwan’s Iron &Steel Industry.

Lee Guam-Jyh - Deputy Director General of Bureau of Foreign Trade Ministry of Economic Affairs
Alex C. C. Shen - Secretary General of Taiwan Steel & Iron Industries Association (TSIIA)
Chang Shui Chun – President of International Steel Management Society of Kaohsiung
Steven Chang - Section Chief / Metal and Mechanical Industries Division of Industrial Development Bureau,
Ministry of Economic Affairs

Meeting with One Belt One Road Association

MITI BRI National Secretariat and MSI attended a meeting on the 6th April 2018 with One Belt One Road Association
Malaysia to discuss on the long term plan to increase the steel local contents in all BRI related projects

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MIDF Luncheon Talk

Mr. Rezuan of MSI attended the MIDF Luncheon Talk by Mr. Nor Rizan bin Mohd Akhir, Infra
Director of MRL Sdn Bhd. The ECRL is owned and operated by MRL Sdn Bhd and the project is worth
RM55 bil in which will boost the country’s economy by 4.6% and to connect 2 major ports such asKuantan and Port Klang.

Meeting on EU General Data ProtectionRegulation (GDPR)

On 27 April 2018, MSI attended a Meeting on EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) which
was organised by MITI. In the meeting, the GDPR committee presented the new regulations on single
unified data protection regulation for all EU companies, corporates and governments organisations.

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Meeting on EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) which will come into effect next month. This new regulation
presents a single unified data protection regulation for all EU companies/ corporates/ governments.

HRDF discussion with Iron & Steel Industry
Players and Help University

MSI conducted a meeting with seven steel companies which includes Ann Joo Management Services Sdn Bhd, Amsteel MillsSdn Bhd, YKGI Group, Tatt Giap Steel Centre Sdn Bhd, FIW Steel Sdn Bhd, CSC Steel Sdn Bhd and Melewar Industrial GroupBerhad. The objective of the meeting is to get their inputs on the proposal ‘to apply for the HRDF Grant under the HRDF
30% consolidated fund’. MSI planned to utilise the funding by conducting program for Iron and Steel Industry. As of now,
MSI has proposed 4 programmes but only 1 was relevant based on feedback from the industry.

Meeting CEDR Corporate
Consulting Sdn Bhd
Malaysia Steel Institute (MSI) had a meeting with CEDR
Corporate Consulting, a well-established training andconsultation company in Malaysia. The objective of themeeting was to explore the opportunity for collaborations
between two parties in conducting trainings to the Malaysia
iron and steel industry.

Quotes of the month:“Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen”-Winston S. Churchill8