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www.malaysiasteelinstitute.com

January 2019 Edition

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

Courtesy Call by Bon Estates Sdn Bhd
On 7 January 2019, a courtesy call by BON Estates Sdn Bhd toYB Minister Datuk Darell Leiking to explore the opportunities
for local entrepreneurs and Malaysian exporters to promote
their products and services at DC Mall, RAMA 9 in Bangkok.

Visit to Daihatsu, Perodua Engine Manufacturing Sdn.
Bhd.

MSI participated in industry visit led by YBM MITI and Menteri Besar Negeri Sembilan at Daihatsu, Perodua Engine
Manufacturing Sdn. Bhd., and the engine manufacturer for Perodua and Toyota cars in Malaysia.

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FMM 50th Anniversary Book

YBM, KSU and most of Head Agencies attended FMM 50th Anniversary Book and Swearing inCeremony of FMM on 10 January 2019.

Perhimpunan Perdana MITI & Agensi 2019Perhimpunan Perdana MITI & Agensi 2019 was held on 14 January 2019 at Dewan Perdana, MITI. During'Perhimpunan Perdana MITI & Agensi 2019', MITI Minister YB Datuk Darell Leiking urged all MITI and agencies totake up the challenges in this year. He also urged all MITI and agencies to move forward towards success for thenation.

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YBTM Working Visit to Penang – Ann Joo Steel Berhad

MSI joined Dr. Ong's industry visit to Ann Joo Steel Berhad in Perai, the only steelmakers in Malaysia applies hybridtechnology i.e. using both blast furnace and electric arc furnace for iron and steel making.

YBTM Working Visit to Penang – Southern Steel Berhad

MSI joined Dr. Ong's industry visit to Southern Steel Berhad in Perai with 50 years experiences in steelmaking
producing, billet, steel bar, steel wire rod, pipe, prestressed concrete product and mesh. The company isunder the Hong Leong Group Malaysia.

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

Mesyuarat Jawatankuasa Bersama Penyelarasan Industri(JBI) Di Antara Kementerian Perdagangan Antarabangsa
Dan Industri (MITI) Dengan Kerajaan Negeri Sembilan

On 8 January 2019, MSI participated "Mesyuarat Jawatankuasa Bersama Penyelarasan Industri (JBI) Antara MITI Dengan Kerajaan Negeri
Sembilan" at d’Tempat country Club House, Bandar Sri Sendayan led by YBM MITI to discussed project and industry matters highlighted
by state government.

Talk on ASSIST-CIMB
ASSIST is the ASEAN online system for the private sector to submit
complaints on NTMS/see clarification on correct process for tradein goods within ASEAN.
In May this year it will also include issues related to services.
Although system in place for 2 years, only cases recorded. The
private sector should be encouraged to use the system but due toconcerns of retaliation - the private sector is a bit reluctant;further, the private sector to try and resolve through their own
efforts/on the quiet basis.

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Malaysia at Sungkai, Perak

MITI’s Annual MITI Brainstorming was held on 11-12 January 2019 at InstitutLatihan Statistik Malaysia, Sungkai, Perak. The participants comprising top
management from the MITI family as well as younger officers discussed on theway forward for 2019.

EMO Hannover 2019 Press Get-Together
MSI represented by Mr. Leon Lai was invited as guest speaker for
the Get Together Press Conference of EMO Hannover
Metalworking Exhibition at The Majestic Hotel, Kuala Lumpur.
The Press Gathering was attended by industry players inmachinery tools, German companies and institutions and etc.

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Eastern Steel Sdn Bhd (ESSB) presentation to KSU
On 17 January 2019, Eastern Steel Sdn Bhd (ESSB) had acourtesy visit to MITI KSU, Datuk Isham Ishak to update
their factory status. ESSB is located in Teluk Kalong,Kemaman, Terengganu. Its principal business activities are
manufacturing, selling and dealing in a range of flat steel
products (slab & plate) including steel pipes, structuralsteel, automotive parts, electrical and electronics parts,and home/furniture products and etc.

Visit to BISW Thailand
Visit to Bangkok Iron & Steel Work (BISW) to understand thecurrent I&S market condition in Thailand, the importance ofdiversity and implementing new products development iespecial steel.

Malaysia Trade Performance 2018
Malaysia Trade Performance 2018 was presented by Y.B.
Datuk Ignatius Darell Leiking at MATRADE on 30 January
2019. The session was attended by representatives fromtrade chamber, association and industries players.

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Workshop on White Paper for Iron & Steel Industry
A series of workshops on White Paper for Iron and Steel Industry has been held separately for different cluster to discuss in detail theway forward of Iron & Steel Industry. Throughout January 2019, 5 workshops have been held to cater different cluster as follows:
1) Scrap Metal (3 January 2019)2) Steel Wire Rod, Wire Mesh, Wires, Bolts & Nuts/Nails, etc. (15 January 2019)3) Tubes and Pipes (24 January 2019)4) Flat Products (25 January 2019)5) Steel reinforcing bar, cold drawn bar, other bars and rods, sections, etc. (31 January 2019)

Scrap Metal (3 January 2019)

Steel Wires (15 January 2019)

Flat Products (25 January 2019)

Tubes & Pipes (24 January 2019)

Steel reinforcing bar, cold drawn bar, other bars
and rods, sections, etc. (31 January 2019)_____________________________________________________________________________________________________To find more about MSI Publications and advertisement, please contact:
Ms. Syakirah Ibrahim
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Email: syakirah@malaysiasteelinstitute.com“IT ALWAYS SEEMS IMPOSSIBLE UNTIL ITS DONE.”NELSON MANDELAFor MSI Membership Enquiries, please contact:
Ms. Haney Suffi
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Email: haney@malaysiasteelinstitute.com

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