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MANUFACTURING EXPO 2014, FOOD TAIPEI 2014 TIGHTER SMOKE EMISSION BANGKOK, THAILAND STANDARDS FOR DIESEL VEHICLES ENTERING SINGAPORE Celebrating 46 years of Manufacturing Excellence FMM 46th Annual Dinner

Join us for the FMM 46th Annual Dinner – the manufacturing industry’s most prestigious and powerful gathering of industry captains and top policymakers!

Enjoy face-to-face networking with 1000+ senior industry leaders and top policymakers and forge new and useful relationships in a prestigious, celebratory and relaxed setting.

Who Will Attend Senior government officials, top policymakers, Table prices foreign dignitaries, MDs, presidents, senior start at vice presidents and other senior leaders from the RM3,500 industry and government. Sponsorship When packages Thursday, November 27, 2014 start at Where RM5,000. Imperial Ballroom, One World Hotel, Petaling Jaya

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For further information and clarification, please contact FMM Secretariat at tel: 03-6286 7200 Ms Cenica Low, ext 327 ([email protected]) Mr Kenny Lee, ext 376 ([email protected]) http://is.gd/annualdinner2014 CONTENTS

COVER STORY

Facilitating Industries’ Transition to Higher Energy Cost Environment

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NEWS HIGHLIGHTS 14 24 05 TIGHTER SMOKE EMISSION KEDAH/PERLIS STANDARDS FOR DIESEL VEHICLES MANUFACTURING EXPO 2014 ENTERING SINGAPORE BANGKOK, THAILAND 26 JOHOR 06 16 EVENTS IN PICTURES FOOD TAIPEI 2014 28 SARAWAK 08 BRANCH EVENTS EASTERN FMM – MIER BUSINESS 18 CONDITIONS SURVEY PENANG 30 10 MALACCA 20 MEMBERS GETTING READY FOR GST SELANGOR SMIDEX 2014 22 UPDATES PERAK

12 NEGERI SEMBILAN INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN PERU

Editorial PUBLISHED BY Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers F A F EDER TION O ADVISOR (7907–X) MALAYSIAN MANUFACTURERS Dr Yeoh Oon Tean Wisma FMM © Copyright Reserved Chief Executive Officer No 3, Persiaran Dagang PJU 9, Bandar Sri Damansara FMM has eight branches and EDITORIAL TEAM 52200 Kuala Lumpur Madeline Loh, General Manager (Trade) two representative offices located in Tel: 03-62867200 Kedah, Penang, Perak, Selangor, Ng Lee Lee, Senior Manager Fax: 03-62741266/7288 Negeri Sembilan, Malacca, Johor, International Business Division Email: [email protected] Eastern, Sabah and Sarawak. Florance S Gabriel, Assistant Manager Website: www.fmm.org.my Any material extracted from Communications and Publications Unit Business in Action @ FMM to be PRINTED BY quoted or reprinted should contain ADVERTISEMENTS Percetakan Okid Sdn Bhd an acknowledgement to FMM or its Kenny Lee, Sales Manager No. 2, Jalan SS13/3C acknowledged sources. Marketing Unit Subang Jaya Industrial Estate (+6012-383 3857) 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor

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FACILITATING INDUSTRIES’ TRANSITION TO HIGHER ENERGY COST ENVIRONMENT

he industrial sector is responsible for a significant share of global energy use and carbon dioxide (CO2) Temission. “Energy efficiency is the most cost-effective and most readily-accessible energy saving option for the industrial sector worldwide,” said Dato’ Zohari bin Haji Akob, Deputy Secretary General, Ministry of Energy, Green Technology and Water (KeTTHA) at the FMM Conference on Energy Efficiency and Conservation – Realising Industrial EE in Higher Cost Environment on June 19, 2014.

KeTTHA emphasised that the cost of electricity around In enhancing the impact of energy efficiency efforts, the world, including Malaysia, has been rising steadily KeTTHA is finalising a National Energy Efficiency over the past few years. This could be attributed to Action Plan as a catalyst for the efficient use of changing global fuel prices, growing demand for energy. The plan would identify programmes electricity in line with the economy’s positive growth and strategies for the industrial sector, building, trajectory, and a whole new set of challenges commercial and domestic consumers. Savings in faced by utility companies in meeting demands. energy consumption are projected to be up to The electricity utility industry is one of the most 50,000 GWh over a ten-year period. Carbon capital-intensive industries. Capital cost to improve dioxide emissions are expected to be reduced the grid is one of the factors considered in by 38 million tonnes over the same period. determining electricity prices. The Energy Commission, MIDA and GreenTech In addition, about 94 percent of capacity is driven Malaysia addressed questions on compliance to by fossil fuels, i.e. gas and coal for power generation. appoint energy managers under the Efficient Furthermore, under the energy subsidy rationalisation Management of Electrical Energy Regulations 2008 programme, electricity prices would begin to reflect and applications for incentive for energy efficiency true cost and gradually move to market prices. projects. Other issues discussed include the These factors combined, contribute to rising fuel procedures and threshold limit for Green Technology prices for electricity generation. These factors are Financing Scheme. also strong reasons to implement energy efficiency initiatives. Nevertheless, the Government is Participants of the conference were also exposed to committed to ensure that only efficient cost is various opportunities for energy savings by speakers passed through to the customers. from the UNIDO Industrial Energy Efficiency in (continue on pg 04)

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(continued from pg 03) Malaysian Manufacturing Sector (IEEMMS) Programme, FMM Malaysia Insulation Manufacturers Group (MIMG), Kluber Lubrication, Nitto Optotronics Sdn Bhd and Gas Malaysia Berhad (GMB). UNIDO IEEMMS shared success stories of companies which have implemented energy management and system optimisation programmes.

FMM-MIMG demonstrated the reduction in indoor temperature of between 3° Celsius to 5° Celsius with roof insulation. Kluber demonstrated energy savings simply by using the correct lubricants to reduce significant economic losses due to friction and wear. Nitto Optotronics introduced its far infrared technology which regulates magnetic wave in AC circuits, compensating for energy normally lost in AC systems without dropping voltage. GMB offered its energy service business model in which Gas Malaysia Energy Advance Sdn Bhd would bear the installation investment and work cost for combined heat and power system with a contract term of 15 years. The conference was awarded Council member Chan Cheu Leong (right) presenting a 4 CPD hours by the Energy Commission. token of appreciation to Dato’ Zohari Haji Akob

FMM GST Consultancy Services Timely Preparations to comply with the Goods and Services Tax 2015

Services Offered • The FMM Consultancy services Assist in analysing transactions will assist companies to comply with to understand how GST will affect the bottom line, GST at competitive rates working capital, supply chain, long-term contracts and new investments. Fees About Our Consultants • Provide practical solutions on YYC Group implementation, compliance First Consultation Session (1 Hour) is FREE! This firm has over 39 years of experience and enforcement with respect in offering a full range of professional to the following: Registration, services including GST consultancy services. Types of Fees for Fees for Fee Comparison Returns, Filing for GST, Capital Their clients include publicily listed Fees (RM) Members Non-Members with Other Group Adjustment and etc. Tax Consultants companies, foreign businesses and local • SMEs. Its GST experts were trained by the Provide a choice of available Royal Malaysian Customs Department accounting systems to capture Hourly Rates 550 per hour 800 per hour 850 – 1,000 (RMCD) and passed the examination for data required for GST filing. per hour the GST Consultants organised by RMCD and Malaysian Institute of Accountant • Advise on treatment of Daily Rates 3,600 per day 7,000 per day 7,500 – 10,000 transitional issues from sales per day (M.I.A.). They have over 25 consultants who will be providing the consultancy services and service tax regime (SST) Project Basis 250 per 550 per 1,000 per on GST. to the implementation of man hours man hours man hours Malaysian GST. (minimum (RM250 x 8 (RM550 x 8 (RM1,000 x 8 hours Dossnet Consulting Sdn Bhd • Identify subsidy schemes/tax 5 days) hours x 5 days hours x 5 days hours x 5 days This tax consultant has over 12 years of relief (if applicable) to industry. = RM10,000) = 22,000) RM40,000) experience in providing tax advisory services namely on Customs taxes and duties and more recently on the GST. To date, Dossnet has organised over Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers 200 seminars and provided consultancy (7907–X) services to over 1,000 corporate clients on Contact Details GST and other Customs related matters. Ms Cenica Low | Ms Shamini Sakthinathan They have five consultants who will provide Tel: 03-62867200 | Fax: 03-62741266 | Email: [email protected] | [email protected] the consultancy services on GST.

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MANUFACTURING EXPO 2014 BANGKOK, THAILAND

FMM led a delegation of 12 discerning business owners to visit the Manufacturing Expo held from June 19 – 21, 2014 in Bangkok, Thailand. It was an eventful four-day visit for over 50,500 industrialists at the expo as they interacted, exchanged contacts and kept updated on the latest machinery, technologies and trends for manufacturing and supporting industries.

Over 1,600 leading international and homegrown brands and international pavilions from five countries showcased the latest and best-selling technologies to meet the needs of the manufacturing industrialists in Thailand and ASEAN countries. It was a fruitful event for local buyers and overseas business delegations as they eagerly sought out the comprehensive range of products and services.

The expo also included demonstrations of machineries and other accessories. Delegates were pleased with the visit to Isuzu factory in Gateway City Industrial Estate in Chachonegsao Province where they had the opportunity to see the automobile assembly line of Isuzu D-Max pickups as well as trucks.

Group photograph of the FMM delegation to the Manufacturing Expo Business matching in progress at the Manufacturing Expo

Delegates who visited Isuzu factory Manufacturing Expo in Bangkok, Thailand

Jul – Aug 2014 | BIA@FMM 05 NEWS HIGHLIGHTS FOOD TAIPEI 2014

ood Taipei, one of Asia’s important Ffood shows celebrated its 24th Anniversary in 2014. The show itself has been the most popular platform for industry players to launch their products in Taiwan and overseas markets. The exhibition includes all kinds of ready-to- eat food items and distinctively, Taiwanese produce, raw materials, processed and semi-processed products such as Taiwanese tea, sub-tropical fruit, fish that are farmed using unparalleled technology, vegetarian food of various cuisine styles and the globally fashionable pearl milk tea. Delegates visiting one of the booths at Food Taipei 2014

Food Taipei 2014 was held from June 25 – 28, 2014 in Taiwan. The Malaysian Pavilion, hosting eight companies in 18 booths showcased a wide variety of food and beverage products such as biscuits, snacks, white curry noodles, chocolates, dates, tea and coffee. Over 30 business matching meetings were arranged for the Malaysian companies by MATRADE Taiwan. Potential sales of RM2.7 million are expected from this exhibition.

Koh Ah Seng (centre), Director of Asia Soup & Sauce Manufacturing Sdn Bhd introducing the white curry noodles to potential importers in Taiwan

Malaysian exhibitors at Food Taipei 2014 Representatives from Perfect Food Manufacturing (M) Sdn Bhd preparing for food tasting at the exhibition

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NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

BUSINESS CONDITIONS CONTINUED TO WANE Issue No. 1/2014 Released on June 25, 2014

FMM – MIER Business Conditions Index values Current Looking Forward Indicators (Compared to 6 months ago) (Next 6 months) 2H2012 1H2013 2H2013 1H2014 2H2012 1H2013 2H2013 1H2014 Business conditions 88.9 108 98 95 101.1 133 106 117 Local sales 87.0 99 91 95 99.4 122 99 111 Export sales 91.5 97 96 99 99.7 124 110 122 Production volume 93.5 106 105 105 100.0 136 115 127 Capacity utilisation 93.0 105 104 104 100.9 131 115 120 Capital investment 105.5 105 114 114 111.8 120 125 123 Number of employees 105.9 109 101 104 105.7 117 115 116 Cost of production 147.6 153 155 161 151.3 148 163 154

Malaysian manufacturers continued to Most (47%) did not see any change in Trends of Current Production Volume and think that current business conditions are their sales level, while 29% experienced Capacity Utilisation (1H2012 – 1H2014) still unfavourable, but their assessment of lower sales. the situation for the latter half of 2014 is more upbeat with sales expected to gain Trends of Current Local and Export Sales more ground and cost of production (1H2012 – 1H2014) dropping.

Trends of Current Business Conditions and Capital Investment (1H2012 – 1H2014)

those that lowered their capacity utilisation have remained the same at 30% and 26%, respectively. Overall export sales showed signs of improvement. While the number of Capital Investment Trends Up, Cost of manufacturers indicating higher sales in Production Climbs 1H2014 did not change much (27% Business Conditions Lull Capital investment index is flat for now against 28% in the preceding survey), the but more companies are investing. This number of companies with lower sales The FMM-MIER Business Conditions is because while this index has retained were fewer with 28% polled in 1H2014 Index fell in 1H2014 to settle at 95, losing its 2H2013 reading of 115 in 1H2014, the as against 32% in 2H2013. There was, three and thirteen points from 2H2013 proportion of respondents who boosted however, no change in export sales for and 1H2013, respectively. For the their capital expenditure has risen 44% of the respondents. second consecutive time since 1H2013, successively for three surveys to date: the Index slid lower from its growth- 24% in 1H2013, 30% in 2H2013 and 32% The current index for number of neutral threshold level of 100 points, in 1H2014. employees increased three points over showing that manufacturing confidence 2H2013 to 104. 21% of the has deteriorated further in recent months. The current cost of production index, on manufacturers recently increased their the other hand, climbed six points from staff headcount, up from 16% in 2H2013. Compared to the previous survey, the 2H2013 to 161. From 62% in 1H2013

indicators that performed better in Production Volume Picks Up, Capacity and 64% in 2H2013 of respondents who 1H2014 were local and export sales, and Utilisation Unchanged have to bear higher production costs, the number of employees, while production percentage has grown to 67% in 1H2014. cost continued to rise as it did in most The current production volume index past surveys. There was, however, no stood at 105 in 1H2014, unchanged from Trends of Current Cost of Production and Number of Employees (1H2012 – 1H2014) change in the indices for production the last survey. However, compared to volume, capital investment and capacity 2H2013 (31%), more respondents (33%) utilisation. revealed higher volumes of production, portending a pick-up in momentum here Local Sales, Export Sales and Number in the near term. of Employees Improve Capacity utilisation continued to remain at The local sales index rose four points the same level. At 104, this current index from 91 in 2H2013 to 95. Of the 288 has not changed from six months ago. respondents, 24% enjoyed higher local For three consecutive surveys, the sales in the first six months of 2014, up number of companies that increased and from 21% in 2H2013.

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Business Conditions to Make Capital investment is also likely to be flat Profitability of Company Headway in Next Six Months going forward, with 37% saying they would be expending additional Both the return on investment (ROI) and The business environment is expected to expenditure on plant and equipment by return on capital employed (ROCE) for gather momentum moving forward as year-end, as compared to last year’s manufacturers in 2012 compared to 2011 reflected by the expected business 38%. (2012 vs 2011) were generally better than conditions index which rose to 117 from in 2013 compared to 2012 (2013 vs 2012). 106 in 2H2013. About 35% of the Business Strategies in the next 12 Almost 13% reported an increase in ROI in respondents are expecting business months 2012 vs 2011, compared to 11% in 2013 activity to pick up in the next six months, vs 2012. In terms of ROCE, 10% noted up from 28% in 2H2013. Of the Manufacturers were asked about their higher gains in 2013 vs 2012, down from expected indices, the local sales, export business strategies for the next twelve 12% in 2012 vs 2011. sales and production volume posted the months. Of the fifteen choices included largest gains this time compared to in the questionnaire, increasing Challenges in the Implementation of the 2H2013, with readings of 111, 122, 127, productivity and reducing operation costs Goods and Services Tax (GST) respectively. Capital investment and topped the list with 75% and 67% of cost of production, on the other hand, responses, respectively. Managing Despite the GST coming into effect in April adjusted lower to 123 and 154, pricing is, however, important for 53% of 2015, manufacturers are still concerned respectively. the manufacturers, while entering new over many implementation challenges. Of markets (50%), introducing new products the challenges included in the survey, the Trends of Outlook on Local and Export and services to gain higher market share largest votes were for staff training (72%). Sales (1H2012 – 1H2014) (47%), increasing production, proceeding 6-in10 of the respondents also found it with planned investments and investing in challenging to ensure suppliers register automation (30%) were also in the under GST, while 57% were concerned pipeline. Responses totaling 5%-29% about the overall financial impact of the were noted for the following strategies: GST and 47% were unsure of the hire more talent, cut down on documentation and procedures involved. employment, reduce /postpone Other challenges included: high software investments, greater use of social media, cost and readiness of GST portal (43%), seek merger and acquisitions, exit from high consultant fees (41%), unclear step- certain markets and increase hedging. by-step guidelines of implementation (33%), need for more staff intake (24%) Malaysia’s First Graduation from the and high hardware cost (21%). EU GSP Upturn in Local and Export Sales, Supply of Water and Energy Resources Production Volume and Capacity Effective 1 January 2014, Malaysia has Manufacturers were asked if there was Utilisation Expected graduated from the European Union’s Generalised Scheme of Preference (EU adequate supply of water, electricity and natural gas in their respective states to The sales prognosis for the second half GSP). This, according to 62% of the support the expansion of their operations of 2014 is encouraging. Although manufacturers, has no bearing on them, majority of the manufacturers envisaged while 19% described the impact as and/or new projects/investments, to which sales to remain the same locally and severe, most of whom were affected by the majority said “yes” for water (88%) and externally in the next six months, 29% loss of price competitiveness, followed by electricity (93%), while natural gas trailed behind with 47% responses. forecasted higher local sales and 38% greater competition, price reduction

higher export sales, up from 23% and pressure and loss of market share. The 32% in 2H2013, respectively. The impact was, however, only marginal for volume of production is also projected to 13% and moderate for 5% of the expand, with 42% indicating expansion, respondents, whereas 2.4% did not think while 36% will increase capacity it applies to them. utilisation. Retirement Policy The FMM-MIER Business Conditions Index (FMM-MIER BCI) is a collaborative effort Trends of Outlook on Production Volume Following the implementation of the between FMM and the Malaysian Institute of and Capacity Utilisation (1H2012 – 1H2014) Economic Research (MIER). minimum retirement age policy with effect from 1 July 2013, almost 8-in-10 Business conditions can be defined as the manufacturers did not introduce any general state of an economy as it affects the optional retirement age policy. Of the viability of individual businesses. The FMM- 20% who did, most of them set the MIER BCI uses the current level of business optional retirement age at 55. activity as a proxy for current business conditions, compared to six months ago.

Retirement benefits are also generally Index values range from 0 to 200 points. A not common among manufacturers as value above the growth-neutral threshold level most (64%) do not offer such benefits. of 100 points indicates an improvement or For those who do (35%), most of them positive outlook, while that below the threshold indicates a worsening or negative outlook. provide a fixed amount for every year of Cost of Production Moderating, service, while higher EPF contribution Capital Investment to Remain Flat The FMM – MIER Business Conditions Survey above statutory rate is also popular. For 1H2014 received 288 responses. some, a retirement benefit insurance The cost of production in the scheme is the choice. All rights reserved manufacturing sector is expected to be Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) Wisma FMM, No 3 Persiaran Dagang, PJU 9 moderate somewhat in the coming Bandar Sri Damansara, 52200 Kuala Lumpur months, with 6-in-10 manufacturers Tel: 603-62867200 Fax: 603-62741266 anticipating a hike in their production Website: www.fmm.org.my cost, compared to 7-in-10 in 2H2013. Enquiries: [email protected]

Jul – Aug 2014 | BIA@FMM 09 NEWS HIGHLIGHTS MEMBERS GETTING READY FOR GST

n Budget 2014 tabled at the Parliament on October 25, 2013, the Prime Minister, who is also the Minister of IFinance announced the introduction of the Goods & Services Tax (GST) at the rate of six percent with effect from April 1, 2015. Since the announcement, FMM has embarked on a series of activities to help business owners prepare for this change. A series of GST hands-on seminars have been introduced to further educate industries on the specific and important aspects of the implementation of GST.

FMM Seminar for Manufacturers (Series 1): A Step-by-step Guide on Implementing GST was held on June 26 – 27, 2014. The seminar saw some 250 participants who comprised Chief Executive Officers, General Managers, Financial Controllers, IT Officers and Executives from different industries.

The two-day seminar covered nine modules from Fundamentals of GST to What Manufacturers Should Do to Implement GST. The seminar was conducted by renowned speaker, Wan Leng Whatt who served 34 years in the Royal Malaysian Customs Department in tax matters. He was also part of the Ministry of Finance and Customs team involved in setting up of the GST policies, model and procedures.

The participants of the seminar were satisfied with the topics that were covered. They also agreed that the trainer had sufficient expert knowledge and felt that the seminar was well organised. Due to popular demand, there will be more seminars of the similar topic conducted by Wan Leng Whatt to be organised by the Branches.

SMIDEX 2014

SME Corporation Malaysia organised its annual showcase, SMIDEX 2014 from June 4 – 6, 2014. This international trade fair themed, ‘SMEs: Connecting the Dots’ was the 17th time it was held.

FMM was among the 331 exhibitors at the event which attracted approximately 8,000 trade visitors. A total of 17 companies from ICT, logistics, financial and human resource management sectors registered through FMM to exhibit in the Business Enablers’ cluster of SMIDEX 2014.

More than 100 visitors to FMM’s booth were briefed on the various services offered at FMM during the 3-day exhibition. FMM staff briefing a visitor on FMM’s services

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UPDATES INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN PERU

Automotive Food and Beverages The positive trend shown in the Peruvian automotive The food industry in Peru has been primarily driven by market continued in 2013. Sales in 2013 totaled the increased purchasing power of the population, approximately 202,000 vehicles, an estimated annual influenced by job growth and consumer credit growth of 6.1%. This expectation is supported by the provided by the financial system. In the 2001 – 2010 creation of the Programme for Renovation of the decade, monthly food expenditure per capita – Automobiles Fleet in mid-2011 which has provided a in Nuevos Soles (Peruvian Currency) rose by further boost to the market. On the other hand, prices approximately 24%, with the total cost of eating out in local currency of the vehicles will tend to drop as being the fastest growing category (64%). In 2011, the entry into force of the FTAs continue reducing the area of in-house food represented 31.5% of import duties. the average total monthly household expenditure, while eating out reported a 13.2% level. In early 2011, customs duties fell from 9% to 6% for light vehicles, as a result of the tariff reduction package It is expected that for the 2012 – 2016 period, per enacted by the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF). capita food consumption in Peru will increase by At the end of the tariff reduction period (five years), 55.2%, one of the highest rates in Latin America. this would imply a decline in the import price of cars On the other hand, it is expected that during the approximately 8%. Heavy vehicles, linked to investment, years 2013 and 2014, the most consumed food already enjoy duty-free entry from any origin. would consist of vegetable oil, rice and wheat.

Total vehicle sales (thousands of units) Per capita food consumption 2012 – 2016

250 (percentage change)

200 Peru 55.2

150 Argentina 55.0

100 Brazil 46.4

50 Colombia 46.3 51.0 92.5 76.9 120.8 150.0 190.7 202.0 Chile 34.9 0 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013* Mexico 11.7 *Estimated 01020 30 40 50 60 Source: Apoyo, Peruvian Association & Automotive Representative (Araper) Source: Business Monitor International

Main food consumed according to the individual consumption classification by purpose (in millions of Peruvian currency)

2012 2013 Variation CCIF Level Description 3rd Quarter 3rd Quarter 2013-III/2012-III

1.1.1 Bread and cereals 2,593 2,583 – 0.4 1.1.2 Meat 2,205 2,394 8.6 1.1.3 Fish 739 817 10.6 1.1.4 Milk, cheese and eggs 1,669 1,719 3.0 1.1.5 Oil and fat 318 311 – 2.4 1.1.6 Fruits 1,276 1,201 – 5.9 1.1.7 Legumes – vegetables 1,825 1,871 2.5 1.1.8 Sugar and sweetmeats 487 385 – 20.9 1.1.9 Unspecified (N.E.P.) food products 700 732 4.5 1.2.1 Coffee, tea and cocoa 186 201 8.1 1.2.2/2.1.0 Beverages 358 308 – 14.0 11.1.1 Prepared foods consumed at home 837 738 – 11.9

Total 13,450 13,559 0.8

Source: National Institute of Statistics and Information (INEI)

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UPDATES TIGHTER SMOKE EMISSION STANDARDS FOR DIESEL VEHICLES ENTERING SINGAPORE

ffective January 1, 2014, the Singapore National Environment Agency (NEA) had tightened the standard Eon smoke emission limit for diesel vehicles from 50 Hart ridge Smoke Unit (HSU) to 40HSU. The adoption of the revised standard is to minimise smoke emission from diesel vehicles plying Singapore’s road and is part of the overall plan to achieve higher air quality standards. Vehicles owners have since been given a six-month grace period to adjust accordingly.

January 1, 2014. The adoption of the revised smoke opacity limit was to minimise smoke emissions from diesel vehicles plying Singapore’s roads.

A six-month grace period was introduced for vehicles that have borderline test results, to give time for vehicle-owners to adjust to the higher standards. From January 1 to June 30, 2014, owners of diesel vehicles with smoke opacity test results between 41 and 50 HSU will be issued warning letters. Vehicles with smoke opacity test results exceeding 50 HSU will still be fined, in accordance with the current regulations. Motorists should get their vehicles properly serviced or repaired if they fail the smoke opacity test. From July 1, 2014 onwards, owners of vehicles with smoke opacity test results above 40 HSU will be fined.

NEA is committed to ensuring clean and safe air in Singapore. Stringent enforcement action against smoke emissions from motor vehicles, in tandem with the tightening of emission standards for diesel vehicles over time, is part of Singapore’s overall plan to reduce domestic emissions of particulate matter and achieve higher air quality standards. Motorists can help to ensure cleaner air for all by: Motorists should get their vehicles inspected and • practising good driving habits, serviced before tighter emission standards with a • servicing their vehicles regularly, and smoke opacity test result of 40 HSU is implemented • avoiding overloading their vehicles. from January 1, 2014 The table below shows the number of actions taken As part of Singapore’s overall plan to achieve higher against owners of smoke-emitting diesel vehicles for air quality standards, a tighter emission standard the past three years. With the increase in the number for in-use diesel vehicles was implemented from of smoke emitting vehicles on the roads, motorists January 1, 2014. All such vehicles needed to achieve are urged to maintain their vehicles properly and a smoke opacity test result of 40 Hartridge Smoke regularly. These vehicles can be fined up to SD5,000. Units (HSU)[1] or lower.

As announced at this year’s Budget Debate, from January 1, 2014, all in-use diesel vehicles were Number of enforcement cases against smoke required to achieve a smoke opacity test result of diesel vehicles 40 HSU or lower (from the current requirement of YLHY Number 50 HSU and lower) during their mandatory vehicle inspections for road tax renewal. The National 2010 5,199 Environment Agency (NEA) has been working closely 2011 4,794 with the authorised vehicle inspection centres (VICOM, JIC Inspection Services and STA Inspection) 2012 6,381 to alert owners whose vehicles show borderline results 2013 (Jan to Sep) 5,809 during their mandatory inspection, for them to take the necessary actions to service their vehicles before Source: http://app2.nea.gov.sg

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EVENTS IN PICTURES

FMM Selangor Nite 2014, Jun 12, 2014

Courtesy visit by Selangor State Executive Councilor for Health, Entrepreneur Development, Science, Technology and Innovation to Selangor Branch, April 28, 2014

Council members visiting Perak Branch, May 19, 2014 Food Taipei 2014, Taiwan, June 25, 2014

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Seminar on Step-by-Step Guide on FMM Business Delegation to Propak Asia 2014, Bangkok, Thailand, June 11, 2014 Implementing GST, June 26 – 27, 2014

21st Southern African International Trade Exhibition 2014, SUBCON, Exhibition, Bangkok, Thailand, May 15, 2014 Johannesburg, South Africa, June 22, 2014

Africa’s Big Seven 2014, Johannesburg, South Africa, June 22, 2014

Jul – Aug 2014 | BIA@FMM 17 BRANCH EVENTS

Penang

The Branch organised the following activities: • Dialogue-cum-briefing session on Energy and Water Resource Management: Meeting Industry Current and Future Needs on May 26, 2014. The session was conducted by Branch Committee Chairman Khoo Cheok Sin together with Ir K Jeyabalan of Pihak Berkuasa Air, Ong Siou Woon of Penang Institute, Syahril Nizam B Dato’ Mohd Hashim of Gas Malaysia Northern Regional and Ahmad Nizam bin Hassan from Tenaga Nasional Berhad KL. Participants were briefed on the latest technology on efficient water & energy resource Participants paying attention to the presentation during the management in Penang. SMEs Networking Day 2014 • Courtesy visit to ViTrox Corporation Berhad on May 22, 2014. Branch Committee Chairman Khoo Cheok Sin, Chairman Sub-Committee Jimmy Ong and other members from SMI Sub-Committee were briefed by ViTrox’s Chief Operating Officer, Lim Wei Yee on their Centre of Excellence for Machine Vision technology and a tour of the plant. • SMEs Networking Day 2014 on June 12, 2014 which was officiated by YB Dato’ Haji Mohd Rashid Bin Hasnon, Deputy Chief Minister 1 of Penang and attended by around 37 representatives. They included ViTrox Technologies Sdn Bhd, MIDA, SME Corp, MIDF, SME Bank, Credit Guarantee Corporation, Maybank and RHB Bank who briefed the participants on the latest technology, incentives, grants and financial assistance available for SMEs.

Upcoming Trade Fairs – Register Now

Trade Fairs Date Venue • Pharmex Asia Sep 1 – 3, 2014 Bangkok, Thailand • Indonesia Maritime Expo Sep 5 – 7, 2014 Jakarta, Indonesia • Food & Hospitality Oman* Sep 9 – 11, 2014 Muscat, Oman • Franchise & License Expo Sep 12 – 14, 2014 Jakarta, Indonesia • Korea Welding & Cutting Show Oct 14 – 17, 2014 Changwon, Korea • Shanghai Auto Products Expo Oct 19 – 21, 2014 Shanghai, China • COSME Tokyo Oct 20 – 22, 2014 Tokyo, Japan • interCHARM Russia Oct 22 – 25, 2014 Moscow, Russia • Intralogistic Oct 29 – 31, 2014 Jakarta, Indonesia • inCosmetic & COSMEX Nov 4 – 6, 2014 Bangkok, Thailand • Interfood Nov 12 – 15, 2014 Jakarta, Indonesia • Food Week Korea Nov 12 – 15, 2014 Seoul, South Korea • Foodex Saudi Nov 17 – 20, 2014 Jeddah, Saudi Arabia • Saudi Health and Beauty Nov 24 – 27, 2014 Jeddah, Saudi Arabia • International Autumn Trade Fair Dec 1 – 3, 2014 Dubai, UAE • Motorshow Oman Dec 2 – 5, 2014 Muscat, Oman • Supermarket Trade Feb 10 – 12, 2015 Tokyo, Japan Show Japan

For more information, please call Clarissa, Danielle or Wee Leng from FMM Secretariat at 03-6286 7200 Note:* Three nights free accommodation in a 4-star hotel will be provided for exhibitors (twin-sharing basis)

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BRANCH EVENTS

Selangor

The Branch organised the following activities:

 Seminar on Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) 2010: Practical Steps to Compliance on April 22, 2014. The seminar was held to understand the salient provisions of the PDPA and proactive measures to be adopted by businesses to comply with data protection and privacy obligations imposed by PDPA.

 Courtesy call on the Selangor State Executive Councilor for Health, Entrepreneur Development, Science, Technology and Innovation, YB Puan Dr Daroyah Binti Alwi on April 28, 2014.

 Seminar on GST for Industries: Getting Participants listening attentively during the seminar Started on May 7 – 8, 2014. More than 100 participants attended the seminar to understand the new tax system and its mechanism.

 Bi-monthly HR/IR Forum conducted by FMM/HR Advisor, Heng Poh Suan on May 8, 2014.

 FMM Selangor ‘Nite 2014 on June 12, 2014 which was attended by over 600 members and guests. The guest of honour was YAB Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Abdul Khalid bin Ibrahim, Menteri Besar Selangor.

 Inter-Branch Business Opportunities Networking Session on June 17, 2014 with 17 participants from 11 companies in attendance. Heng Poh Suan conducting the HR/IR Forum

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Perak

The Branch organised the following activities: • Members Biz Networking Dinner on May 8, 2014 which was attended by senior government officers, members and potential new members. The event attracted 60 guests from 50 government & private agencies. • FMM Council members Tan Sri Dato’ Soong Siew Hoong, Dato’ Andy Seo, Datuk Vincent Leow and Ir. AK Woo visited the Branch on May 19, 2014. The visit was to meet and discuss with members, issues regarding SMEs and membership recruitment and retention.

Networking among guests and members during the Group photograph of FMM Council members at the Branch Biz Networking Dinner

Negeri Sembilan

The Branch organised the following activities: • Seminar on Personal Data Protection Act 2010 on March 18, 2014 which was conducted by an Advocate & Solicitor, Vilasini Menon. The seminar provided an opportunity for members to seek clarification on potential compliance issues and exchange views on the implications of the law in their business operations. • Health Talk on Hypertension and Stress Management on April 8, 2014 Rossita Bt Ladin presenting her paper during the briefing session organised in collaboration with SALAM Senawang Specialist Hospital and led by Chan Wai Yip, Chairman of Safety, Health and Environment Sub Committee. • Briefing & Dialogue Session with PERKESO Negeri Sembilan on May 14, 2014. The session was chaired by Komathi Kannan HRM Sub Committee Chairman while PERKESO was represented by Rossita Bt Ladin, Senior Executive Office of Enforcement and Prosecution Unit Negeri Sembilan. Participants who attended the Seminar on Personal Data Protection Act 2010

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Kedah/Perlis

The Branch organised the following activities: • Series of GST Execution Workshops on May 7 – 8 • Two-day Safety Conference on Implementing & May 22 – 23, 2014 both facilitated by Tuan New CLASS Regulations and OSH Culture Towards Abdul Karim Mat Salleh, Assistant Director of Healthy Workforce on April 2 – 3, 2014. Dr. Majahar Customs Department Kedah. The hands-on Abd. Rahman, Director of Chemical Management workshops were aimed at giving practical Division DOSH Putrajaya and other OSH practitioners guidance to members in the registration of briefed the participants of the conference on GST as well as tax submission. CLASS Regulations and Best Practices. • 6th Networking Golf Tournament on May 24, 2014 • FMM-KISMEC Networking Event for SMIs on April 17, which was participated by 81 golfers, both from 2014. CEOs from three member companies namely government and industry representatives. Ideal Healthcare Sdn Bhd, Thong Guan Plastic & Paper Sdn Bhd and Muslimah Manufacturing The Branch also organised the IPMC meeting Sdn Bhd shared their success stories and challenges in Kuala Ketil on April 30, 2014 to discuss MIDA’s faced in operating their businesses. Government approval of the RM1.5 million grant to Perbadanan agencies such as SME Bank, MIDF and PSMB Kemajuan Negeri Kedah to upgrade the updated the participants on the government Kuala Ketil industrial area, main roads and incentives and services provided to industries. the drainage system.

Dato’ Dr Haminnuddin (right), Branch Committee Group photograph of the golf tournament participants Chairman presenting a token of appreciation to Jais Suratman Director of DOSH Kedah

Relocation of FMM Kedah/Perlis Branch With effect from July 1, 2014, the FMM Kedah/Perlis Branch will be relocated to: No 2, Lorong BLM 1/4 Bandar Laguna Merbok 08000 Sungai Petani Kedah Darul Aman Contact numbers: Tel: 04-4403273/3268 Fax: 04-442 6876 Contact Person: Mazlan Kassim, Branch Manager Email: [email protected]

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Johor

The Branch participated in the following meetings and events: • The Kota Tinggi Industrial Park Management Committee meeting held on May 7, 2014 was chaired by Majlis Daerah Kota Tinggi Secretary, Mohd Hisam Said. Among the issues discussed during the meeting are illegal racing, the absence of street lights in industrial areas and security issues. • Industrial Development Secretariat meeting on May 23, 2014 organised by Johor Bahru City Council. The meeting was chaired by Tuan Haji Ir. Sulaiman Mohamad Taib, Director YAB Dato’ Haji Mohamed Khaled bin Nordin Menteri Besar of Johor of Engineering Department, MBJB. delivering his keynote address at the Networking Luncheon The Branch was represented by the Branch Committee Chairman Capt (R) Haji Abdullah Shariff. Issues discussed include environment, hygiene, infrastructure and security problems faced by members. • Meeting with TNB Johor General Manager and the Malaysian Oleochemical Manufacturers Group (MOMG) on May 15, 2014 to discuss TNB’s plan to implement transformer conversion exercise in Pasir Gudang dan Larkin. The Branch and MOMG raised various issues including costs, leasehold issues in Larkin and uncertainty in future investments amongst manufacturers in Larkin. The Branch Committee Chairman Capt (R) Haji Abdullah Shariff (left) • Organised a Networking Luncheon presenting a token of appreciation to former Vice Committee Chairman with YAB Datuk Seri Mohamed YB Hajjah Normala Abd Samad Johor Khaled Bin Nordin, Menteri Besar of Johor on April 22, 2014. The event attracted over 100 management level representatives from member companies in the State. • The Branch also presented a token of appreciation to the former Vice Committee Chairman, YB Hajjah Normala Abdul Samad who served in the Branch Committee for 16 years.

Members attending the Networking Luncheon with the Menteri Besar Johor

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BRANCH EVENTS

Sarawak

The Branch organised the following activities: • Briefing on Customs Appeal Tribunal on April 16, 2014. A total of 21 participants attended the programme which was presented by the Secretary Tuan Leo Anak Saga and Deputy Chairman, Tuan Othman Bin Abdullah. • Seminar on Misconduct in Employment on May 7, 2014 to provide participants with better understanding on how to maintain industrial harmony at workplace through appropriate actions. The seminar was facilitated by Tan Gake Hua, former Director of Sarawak Labour Department. • Seminar on The New OSH (Classification, Labelling and Safety Data Sheet of Hazardous Chemicals) CLASS Regulations 2013 on May 21, 2014. The seminar was facilitated by Ramesh Zakir Shamsul, Deputy Director, Chemical Management Division, DOSH and Chan Tein Kee, a competent Safety Tuan Leo Anak Saga, Secretary of Customs Appeal Tribunal and Health Officer registered with DOSH. delivering his paper during the briefing

Eastern

The Branch’s activities included the following:

• FMM Customs Round Table Talk 2014 held on May 8, 2014 which was co-chaired by the Director of Customs Pahang, YH Dato’ Haji Sarip bin Ismail and the Branch Committee Chairman Dato’ Haji Mas’ut bin A. Samah. The meeting served as an excellent forum for members to address issues and problems on Customs in their industrial area. • Seminar on GST for Industries: Getting Started on June 4 – 5, 2014 which was facilitated by two Senior Officers from Royal Malaysian Customs, Putrajaya. The participants were briefed on the GST system in Malaysia, its impact on business Participants at the Seminar on GST for Industries: Getting Started operations and compliance required for businesses.

• 1st Industries Meeting with Bahagian Perancang Ekonomi Pahang on June 6, 2014 in Kuantan. The meeting was chaired by the new Deputy State Secretary (Development), YH Dato Haji Mohamad Roslan bin Harun. Issues on poor condition of infrastructures in Gebeng and Kuantan Port Industrial Area especially impact of the iron ore industry on the industrial areas were discussed. • Seminar on ASEAN Economic Community Awareness on June 12, 2014 jointly organised with MITI Pahang and UNITEN Muazam campus. The participants of the seminar included government officers, manufacturers and students from IPTAs/IPTSs in Pahang. Members at the 1st Industries Meeting with Bahagian Perancang Ekonomi Pahang

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BRANCH EVENTS

Malacca

The Branch organised the following activities:

• Courtesy visit to Hj. Jaafar bin Hj Leman, State DOSH Director on April 16, 2014. Branch Committee Chairman Datuk Jeffery Ong and M. Moganalingam, ESH Sub-Committee Chairman led the courtesy visit. • Second Membership Networking Session on May 20, 2014. The session included a short talk on Why Have a Will? which was conducted by lawyer, Sheron Lee.

Sheron Lee presenting her paper at the Second Membership Networking Session

New Members (May – June 2014)

The FMM welcomes the following 47 new members into the organisation – 40 Ordinary Members and 7 Affiliate Members. The majority or 32% are from Selangor, 16% from Johor and 13% from Federal Territory, while the rest are from other states

Ordinary Members • Osdec International Sdn Bhd • Platinum Safety Glass Sdn Bhd • Agri Borneo Fertilizers Sdn Bhd • PPK Technology Sdn Bhd • Aliran Segar Sdn Bhd • Punch Industry Malaysia Sdn Bhd • APM Seatings Sdn Bhd • QP Industries Sdn Bhd • Aquatex Industries Sdn Bhd • Rayson Laboratories Sdn Bhd • Arkema Coating Resins Malaysia Sdn Bhd • Ryco Hydraulics Sdn Bhd • Bao Today • Star CNC Technology (Asia) Sdn Bhd • Bemis Asia Pacific Sdn Bhd • Tawau Green Energy Sdn Bhd • Carjen Food Sdn Bhd • Teson Aero Sdn Bhd • Creative Rubber Products Sdn Bhd • Triple-C Recycle Sdn Bhd • Diagraph Corporation Sdn Bhd • Uniadvance Sdn Bhd • Evo Precision Engineering (M) Sdn Bhd • United Heat Transfer Technology Sdn Bhd • Filtermation (Mfg) Sdn Bhd • Veneer Mark Sdn Bhd • G & G Dessert Products Sdn Bh • Waris Nove Sdn Bhd • Good Food Stuff Enterprise • Hevea KB Sdn Bhd • HT Ceramics (M) Sdn Bhd • Iventure Engineering Sdn Bhd Affiliate Members • Jackspeed Leather Special Manufacturer (M) Sdn Bhd • Concord Chemicals Corporation Sdn Bhd • Kerabat Processing House (Pedas) Sdn Bhd • R Asia (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd • Lecker Food Sdn Bhd • Novozymes Malaysia Sdn Bhd • LT Rubber Manufacturing Sdn Bhd • PS Vege Sdn Bhd • Mima Hot Breads And Cake Hous • Recipro Trade (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd • Musim Mastika Oils & Fats (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd • Westlite Dormitory Management Sdn Bhd • One Team Networks Sdn Bhd • Weststar Maxus Distributors Sdn Bhd

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