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Published By Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (7907–X) Wisma FMM NEWS HIGHLIGHTS No. 3, Persiaran Dagang, PJU 9 th Bandar Sri Damansara FMM 47 Annual General Meeting 52200 Kuala Lumpur 06 Tel: 03-62867200 Fax: 03-62741266/7288 Email: [email protected] Website: www.fmm.org.my Line-Up of FMM Council for 2015/2016 Printed By 07 Percetakan Okid Sdn Bhd No. 2, Jalan SS13/3C Subang Jaya Industrial Estate 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor Excellence Award Winners – 08 Gold Recipients for Large Companies FEDERATION OF M ALAYS IAN M ANUFACTURERS © Copyright Reserved How to Get the Most FMM has eight branches and two representative 10 Out of Google offices located in Kedah, Penang, Perak, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Malacca, Johor, Pahang, Sabah and Sarawak. Kaohsiung Food Show Any material extracted from BUSINESS ACTION @FMM to be quoted or reprinted should contain an acknowledgement to FMM or its acknowledged sources.

2 | BIA@FMM | JAN – MAR 2016 FMM Logistics Conference on Future of Manufacturing – 11 Policies and Rules: Updates 16 Making Things in a and Impact on Manufacturers Changing World and Service Providers

Jobstreet.com and Kelly UPDATES Services Recruitment, Interview and Selection New Incentive for SMEs 18 to Obtain HACCP Certification

ASEAN Responsible Biocidal Product Regulation 12 Business Forum 19 of the EU

Thailand Convention and ISSUES TAKEN UP BY FMM 14 Exhibition Bureau Workshop Malaysia’s Participation in 20 the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement is in the Nation’s Interest

Manufacturers Call for Adequate Consultation and a Gradual Increase in Foreign Worker Levy

FMM IN THE NEWS ICC World Chambers Federation General Penang Council Meeting 23 Perak Kedah/Perlis Automation Technology Day Johor 15 for Students Selangor Negeri Sembilan Export Seminar on uCustoms and Other Regulatory Updates Malacca Sabah Eastern Sarawak

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FMM Annual Dinner 2015

YB Dato’ Seri Ong Ka Chuan, Minister of International Trade and Industry II delivering the Keynote Address Winners of the Excellence Award 2015 posing for a group photograph during the dinner

FMM’s 47th Annual Dinner on our heritage. Our history shows that our or operations and to conduct training. December 1, 2015 was attended by economic growth depends heavily These companies have reported more than 1,000 members, their on trade. Therefore, we need to significant outcomes from adopting associates and business leaders with constantly seek new market access Lean, including increase in overall YB Dato’ Seri Ong Ka Chuan, Minister through Free Trade Agreements (FTA) equipment efficiency achievements, of International Trade and Industry II for our goods and services as well as reduction in manpower, waste and as the Guest of Honour. investments. In this context, our downtime, increase in productivity recently concluded negotiations on and better utilisation of floor space. The dinner was attended by some the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement distinguished guests including Tan Sri are very much aligned with our history. The companies who received Mohd Sidek Hj Hassan, Chairman of And so are our negotiations on the the certificates were Agricultural Petronas, Dato’ Wan Mohammad Khair- Regional Comprehensive Economic Chemicals (M) Sdn Bhd, Auto Global il Anuar Wan Ahmad, Chairman of Partnership trade deal, which is Parts Industries Sdn Bhd, B.I. Technologies Malaysia Palm Oil Board, Dato’ Mohd scheduled to be completed by 2016. Corporation Sdn Bhd, Elite Stationery Razali bin Hussain, Director General of YB Dato’ Seri urged Malaysian companies (M) Sdn Bhd, Filtermation (Mfg) Sdn Bhd, Malaysia Productivity Corporation and to strongly leverage on the preferential Medical-Latex (Dua) Sdn Bhd, VSP Datuk N Rajendran, Deputy Chief tariffs and benefits provided in these Technology (M) Sdn Bhd and Yeong Executive Officer, Manufacturing and FTA to gain access into new markets. Chaur Shing Paper Mill Sdn Bhd. Services Development II of Malaysian Investment Development Authority. During the dinner, certificates were The highlight of the dinner was the presented to participating companies FMM Excellence Award. The Award, In his speech, YB Dato’ Seri Ong Ka in the FMM – Malaysia Productivity introduced in 2010, recognises businesses Chuan said the manufacturing sector is Corporation (MPC) Lean System for their outstanding achievement and a key pillar of Malaysia’s economy as it Development Programme. This excellence in manufacturing, process employs 18% of the workforce and programme is a joint initiative of improvements and corporate growth. contributed 23% or RM243.9 billion to FMM and MPC to assist FMM members GDP in 2015. He also commended FMM to reduce waste, improve work flows The winners were: on its support and commitment which and productivity, inculcate better Besi Apac Sdn Bhd has been instrumental in developing teamwork, reduce overall operating Gold Recipient for Large Companies the manufacturing sector in terms of costs and improve customer satisfaction. providing input, technical advice and O.Y.L. Manufacturing Company active collaboration since its inception Ten FMM members participated in the Sdn Bhd in 1968. pilot project which was launched in Gold Recipient for Large Companies November 2014. During the project, YB Dato’ Seri further added that lean consultants were assigned to Leader Universal Aluminium Malaysia is a trading nation and our conduct health checks, propose Sdn Bhd prowess in trade is very much part of changes to improve the work processes Gold Recipient for SMIs

4 | BIA@FMM | JAN – MAR 2016 All Cosmos Industries Sdn Bhd Silver Recipient for Large Companies Master-Pack Sdn Bhd Silver Recipient for SMIs

Besi Apac Sdn Bhd is a subsidiary of BE Semiconductor Industries (Netherlands) and is one of the largest production facilities within the Besi Group. The Company produces precision equipment for the semi-conductor industry.

O.Y.L. Manufacturing Company Sdn Bhd is a member of the Daikin Industries Ltd, Japan. The Company FMM Council members and guests with Tan Sri Mohd Sidek Hj Hassan, is engaged in the manufacture Chairman of Petronas (3rd from left) before the dinner of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems. Products are sold under the brand names Daikin, Acson and Mcquay.

All Cosmos Industries is a leading manufacturer of bio-organic and bio-chemical fertilisers with 80% of its products sold to corporate customers. It is one of the world’s largest producers and sellers of 3-in-1 bio-chemical fertilisers.

A manufacturer of corrugated paper boards and carton boxes set up in 1989, Master-Pack Sdn Bhd Group photograph of the recipients of the FMM-MPC Lean System Development Programme certificates, together with FMM Council Member, Datuk Dr Wan Mohamed bin Wan Embong, FMM has made a name for itself as an President, Datuk Seri Saw Choo Boon, Minister of International Trade and Industry II, YB Dato’ Seri Ong innovative niche market player in Ka Chuan and Director General of Malaysia Productivity Corporation, Dato’ Mohd Razali bin Hussain the packaging industry.

Leader Universal Aluminium is a 100% Malaysian-owned company and is the largest aluminium electrical conductor and alloy rod producer in Malaysia and Southeast Asia. The company had its very first electrical conductor aluminium and ally rod cast in 1978.

All five winners received their awards from YB Dato’ Seri Ong Ka Chuan.

Guests having a light moment before the dinner

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FMM 47th Annual General Meeting

The 47th Annual General Meeting held on December 1, 2015 in progress

FMM held its 47th Annual General of new policies, procedures and In conclusion, members were called Meeting (AGM) on December 1, 2015, processes in HR management, in upon to step up productivity, upgrade at Wisma FMM, Bandar Sri Damansara, particular permit renewals of and automate their manufacturing Kuala Lumpur. foreign workers and the proposed processes and to remain lean and implementation of the Employment competitive in responding to the In his address, FMM President Datuk Insurance Scheme. challenges that are before them. Seri’ Saw Choo Boon highlighted that the manufacturing sector grew In terms of costs, FMM called for greater The report of the Council and at a higher rate of 6.3% in 2014 transparency in energy pricing and Statement of Accounts for financial underpinned by the stronger expediting the tariff rebalancing year ended June 30, 2015 were performance of export-oriented exercise, rising service and logistics unanimously approved and adopted by industries. Exports of manufactured costs and the timing of increase in the members present. At the meeting, goods expanded at a higher 7.1% minimum wage. FMM also assisted with Tan Sri Dato’ Soong Siew Hoong and in 2014. The first half of 2015 saw a the deferment of increases in logistics Dato’ Haji Mizanur Rahman Ghani were decline in both manufacturing sector charges, water tariffs and assessments re-elected to the Council under Section growth to 4.8% and manufactured at the state level. 129(6) of the Companies Act 1965. exports to 1.2%. 13 council members were elected/ In representing members’ interests, re-elected into the FMM Council. Under the year of review, FMM FMM also provided free advisory engaged the authorities on various services to members on GST and At a council meeting following the issues of concern to members customs-related matters, HR/IR, AGM, Datuk Seri Saw Choo Boon was especially in complying with new trade and investment, licensing, re-elected as FMM President while legislation and regulations. Of particular environmental rules, etc. FMM also Tan Sri Datuk Yong Poh Kon remained significance was the implementation initiated the FMM-MPC Lean System Immediate Past President for of Goods and Services Tax (GST) and Programme, currently being rolled 2015/2016. Dato’ (Dr) Ir Andy Seo Kian Anti Profiteering Act. FMM was also out nation-wide, which delivered Haw, Davies Danavaindran, Tan Sri Dato’ pre-occupied in discussions with policy significant productivity improvements Lim Wee Chai, and Noraini Soltan were makers regarding the implementation and cost savings. elected as Vice-Presidents.

6 | BIA@FMM | JAN – MAR 2016 Line-Up of FMM Council for 2015/2016

President Michelle Hah Mei Kian Chan Cheu Leong Fire Fighter Industry Sdn Bhd Wah Seong Corporation Berhad Datuk Seri Saw Choo Boon Guinness Anchor Berhad Dato’ Nathan K Suppiah Datuk Dr Wan Mohamed bin Isus JVC Industries Sdn Bhd Wan Embong Immediate Past President Tan Sri Dato’ Soong Siew Hoong WSA Capital Corporation Sdn Bhd Kejuruteraan Wang Yuen Sdn Bhd Tan Sri Datuk Yong Poh Kon Branch Committee Chairmen Royal Selangor International Sdn Bhd Abdul Samad Ibrahim Kulitkraf Sdn Bhd Dato’ Dr Haminnuddin Abd Hamid Vice-Presidents Puan Sri Maimon Arif Patail Kedah/Perlis Branch Committee Chairman Ideal Healthcare Sdn Bhd Dato’ (Dr) Ir Andy Seo Kian Haw Malaysian Mosaics Sdn Bhd Alphaprima Engineering Sdn Bhd Ir A K Woo Dato’ Dr Ooi Eng Hock Master Jaya Engineering Sdn Bhd Penang Branch Committee Chairman Davies Danavaindran Menara Kerjaya Fasteners Sdn Bhd Radosh Engineering & Industrial Sdn Bhd Alois Hofbauer Dato’ Gan Tack Kong Noraini bt Soltan Nestle Manufacturing (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd Perak Branch Committee Chairman Dr Neoh Vee Heng Sipro (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd Ngan Yin Groundnut Factory Sdn Bhd NETC Asia Resources Sdn Bhd Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Lim Wee Chai Dato’ Soh Thian Lai Top Glove Sdn Bhd Dato’ Palaniappan Joseph Selangor Branch Committee Chairman Panasonic Appliances Air-Conditioning Star Shine Industries Sdn Bhd Council Members Malaysia Sdn Bhd Datuk Mohamed Arsad Bin Sehan Datuk Wong Choon Seng Dr Helena Eian Yeut Lan Negeri Sembilan Branch Sabaconcrete Sdn Bhd Accel Graphic System Sdn Bhd Committee Chairman Tan Sri Cheng Yong Kim Amir Hamzah Abu Bakar PureCircle Sdn Bhd Shell Refining Co (FOM) Bhd Antara Steel Mills Sdn Bhd Datuk Jeffery Ong Jacob Lee Chor Kok Dato‘ Goh Boon Kim Malacca Branch Committee Chairman Asli Mechanical Sdn Bhd Taik Sin Timber Industry Sdn Bhd Oriental Food Industries Sdn Bhd. Dato’ Tan Boon Pun Dato’ Haji Mizanur Rahman Ghani Capt (R) Haji Abdullah Shariff Associated Kaolin Industries Sdn Bhd Tioxide (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd Johor Branch Committee Chairman Daniel Loh Peter Lim Yoke Cheong DSN Advanced Technology (M) Sdn Bhd BASF (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd Titan Metal Works Sdn Bhd Dato’ Haji Mas’ut Samah Tuan Haji Othman Abdul Rani John Lee Boon Haw Eastern Branch Committee Chairman CMS Cement Sdn Bhd Ummi Medical & Life Sciences Sdn Bhd Pascorp Paper Industries Berhad

Group photograph of the Council Members for 2015/2016

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Excellence Award Winners – Gold Recipients for Large Companies

The first Gold Recipient for Large The Company believes in people The O.Y.L. R&D Centre was set up in Companies category was Besi Apac development, having recently 1998. All products designed in the Sdn Bhd. introduced a talent management and R&D Centre comply with international succession planning to build a talent electro-technical commission safety Besi Apac Sdn Bhd is a subsidiary of pool for the company. Besi Apac has a standards and meet respective BE Semiconductor Industries strong team of Malaysian designers countries’ energy regulations. (Netherlands) and is one of the and engineers. largest production facilities within OYLM sells 50% of its products the Besi Group. The Company The trophy was presented to its domestically under the brand name produces precision equipment for Vice-President Global Operations and Daikin and Acson and export these the semi-conductor industry. Besi Managing Director, Henk-Jan Jorge two brands together with another Apac Sdn Bhd is a leading supplier of Poerink by YB Dato’ Seri Ong Ka Chuan, brand McQuay. To entrench its semiconductor assembly equipment Minister of International Trade and leadership position in the air- for the global semiconductor and Industry II during the FMM Annual conditioning industry in Malaysia, electronics industries offering high Dinner on December 1, 2015. OYLM has dedicated extensive levels of accuracy, productivity and resources to R&D of innovative, reliability at a low cost of ownership. The second Gold Recipient for Large high-efficient HVAC technologies. Companies category was O.Y.L. The Company develops leading edge Manufacturing Company Sdn Bhd. The trophy was presented to its assembly processes and equipment Chief Operating Officer, Ooi Cheng for leadframe, substrate and wafer level A member of Daikin Industries Ltd, Suan by YB Dato’ Seri Ong Ka Chuan, packaging in a wide range of end-user Japan, O.Y.L. Manufacturing Company Minister of International Trade and markets including electronics, mobile Sdn Bhd (OYLM) produces a wide Industry II at the same dinner. internet, computer, automotive, range of heating, ventilation and industrial, LED and solar energy. air-conditioner (HVAC) equipment Its customers are primarily leading ranging from basic residential air- semiconductor manufacturers, conditioners to high technology light assembly subcontractors and commercial and commercial heat pump, electronics and industrial companies. air-cooled and water-cooled chillers.

From left: FMM President, Datuk Seri Saw Choo Boon, Minister of From left: FMM President, Datuk Seri Saw Choo Boon, Minister of International Trade and Industry II, YB Dato’ Seri Ong Ka Chuan, International Trade and Industry II, YB Dato’ Seri Ong Ka Chuan, Vice President, Global Operations and Managing Director, Henk-Jan Chief Operating Officer, OYLM, Ooi Cheng Suan and Chairman of Jorge Poerink and Chairman of Excellence Award Committee and Excellence Award Committee and FMM Vice-President, Dato’ Soh Thian Lai FMM Vice-President, Dato’ Soh Thian Lai

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How to Get the Most Out of Google

The 6th FMM Business Best Practices Seminar invited Google to provide updates on digital media and internet trends, and methods to grow business using Google advertising tools. The speakers were Google’s New Business Development Managers for Malaysia, Fabrice Isnard and Ta ke Kurosawa.

A total of 78 participants comprising business leaders, marketing, sales and IT personnel attended the half-day seminar held on October 29, 2015. Attendees participated in many group sessions that demonstrated the additional internet functions and advertising tools offered by Google. FMM received requests for more training sessions by Google to be conducted in the future.

Fabrice Isnard, Business Development Manager of Google presenting his paper at the seminar

Kaohsiung Food Show

FMM facilitated six Malaysian companies to showcase a wide variety of food and beverage products such as biscuits, snacks, premix powder, instant curry paste, curry powder at the Kaohsiung Food Show held from November 5 – 8, 2015 in Taiwan.

MATRADE Taiwan assisted in inviting potential importers to meet the exhibitors.

Sanjaikanthi Pitchaiappan, General Manager of Syarikat Kilang Rempa Jaya Sakti Sdn Bhd said that the response was beyond expectations. He was pleased as his company’s curry powder was sold out before noon on the first day of the exhibition.

Malaysian food being showcased on the first day of the exhibition at the Malaysian Pavilion

10 | BIA@FMM | JAN – MAR 2016 FMM Logistics Conference on Policies and Rules: Updates and Impact on Manufacturers and Service Providers

The 6th FMM Logistics Conference was successfully organised on November 17, 2015. 116 logistics, supply chain and warehouse personnel were updated on status of current and impending logistics related policies and rules that would affect manufacturers and service providers. Invited government agencies also briefed the participants on rationale for implementation of the policies and rules as well as best operation practices to comply with the regulations. From left: Iskandar Ismail, Director of Enforcement Department from MyCC, Dato’ Nathan Speakers and participants of the K Suppiah, FMM Council Member, Neetha Kumari Principal Assistant Secretary of FMM Logistics Conference 2015 were Domestic Shipping License from Ministry of Transport Malaysia and Yap Cheen Boon, actively engaged in discussions on Vice-President from Federation of Sabah Industries. the following topics: • Logistics and Trade • Motor Vehicles (Construction and Participants also highlighted the rising Facilitation Masterplan Use) (Vehicles Carrying Dangerous cost of doing business due to • Impacts of GST on Logistics and Goods) Rules 2015 increased port ancillary charges and Freight Transportation other charges not regulated by the • Axle Load Policy • ASEAN Economic Community Government. Many participants took The invited speakers were from the opportunity to seek clarification • Amendments to Safety of Life at Ministry of Transport Malaysia, Royal on Amendments to Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Regulation: Pre-load Malaysian Customs Department, Sea (SOLAS) Regulation from Capt. K. Container Weight Malaysian Competition Commission, Subramaniam, Assistant General • Conditional Block Exemption Order Public Works Department, Road Manager (Regulatory and Operations) for Liner Shipping Agreements Transport Department and of Port Klang Authority. • Cabotage Policy Port Klang Authority.

Jobstreet.com and Kelly Services: Recruitment, Interview and Selection

The 5th FMM Business Best Practices Seminar which focused on Recruitment, Interview and Selection was organised on September 8, 2015. The invited speakers from JobStreet.com and Kelly Services shared tips on how to avoid common mistakes when hiring, effective recruitment methods, interview questions and selection of the ideal candidate.

Rohayah Ahmad, Head of Operations, Search and Select of JobStreet.com also shared results of a survey done among employers on job market outlook 2015. Although the employers’ sentiments remained weak and more companies indicated they would be hiring less, the number of job postings had increased 2.6% for the period January – July 2015 versus January – July 2014. A total of Jasmin Yoong of JobStreet.com and 120 human resources personnel attended the seminar. jobsDB.com explaining the legal aspects of recruitment

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ASEAN Responsible Business Forum

Kuala Lumpur hosted the ASEAN agriculture, respect for human rights, on human rights, which requires the Responsible Business Forum jointly assurance of a decent workplace and participation of companies to organised by the ASEAN CSR Network, the path towards a corruption-free implement and to ensure that their Oxfam, Federation of Malaysian ASEAN business community. suppliers are also compliant. Manufacturers (FMM) and the ASEAN Foundation on October 28, 2015. Datuk Paul Low, in his welcome In their welcome remarks, the Held in Kuala Lumpur for the first time, address, stated that he was prepared Ambassadors of Sweden, Canada, the forum with the theme Promoting to commit Malaysia to be a test bed for Japan and the UK expressed their Responsible Business Practice in the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) commitment to supporting responsible ASEAN Economic Community was and shared various developments in businesses in ASEAN. They are also officiated by YB Senator Datuk Paul CSR in Malaysia such as the Business funding CSR and Responsible Business Low Seng Kuan, Minister in the Integrity Alliance, a pipeline project Conduct projects in the region. Prime Minister’s Department. that will bring tools and best practices The foreign envoys shared how their to the enterprise level. The anti- respective governments are pursuing The forum was attended by about corruption coalition for sectors had efforts to make businesses more 250 delegates throughout ASEAN. also been established. The coalition is responsible in their operations and It was a regional conference designed to currently working in the construction the impact on their host countries. provide a platform for key stakeholders industry and is projected to expand from the public and private sectors into the pharmaceutical and medical The Business Forum also involved as well as civil society to connect devices industries and possibly the several workshop sessions which and promote responsible business supply chain. were held on October 27 and 29, 2015 practices and partnerships to be aligned covering issues of business integrity in with the dynamics of the ASEAN He further added that Malaysia is ASEAN, public-private partnerships in Economic Community (AEC). Beyond also committed to implementing the agriculture and gender transformative the enhanced role of the private sector, ISO 37001: Anti-Bribery Management agricultural investment in ASEAN and the forum addressed sustainability and System Standard when it is finalised. implementing the UN Guiding Principles economic viability of the AEC through Human Rights Commission of Malaysia on Business and Human Rights. responsible business practice in has developed a national action plan

Group photograph of the panellists with YB Senator Datuk Paul Low Seng Kuan (6th from left)

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Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau Workshop

The Thailand Convention and Exhibition modern venues and facilities, a lot of Bureau (TCEB), is a government agency them earned world-class standards, responsible for the support, promotion including the delivery of professional and development of Meetings, services for MICE industry,” she added. Incentives, Conferencing and Exhibition (MICE) industry in Thailand. FMM was YM Raja Badrulnizam, Director of the appointed to organise a half-day ASEAN unit from MATRADE highlighted workshop for TCEB at October 20, 2015 the business opportunities in Thailand to introduce incentive packages for for Malaysian industries namely the business delegates from Malaysia, automotive parts and components, including accommodation and building materials - Green Technology, business matching services. ICT, food and beverages, medical and healthcare and halal related sectors. The workshop was officiated by Sirintra Chantapan, Minister and Deputy Chief The workshop attracted representatives of Mission from Royal Thai Embassy in from over 22 associations who regularly Malaysia. In her remarks, Sirintra participate in international trade highlighted that the Thai government is exhibitions. FMM organised a total of now promoting the MICE industry and 10 business delegations to Thailand in Sirintra Chantapan, Minister and Deputy Chief of Mission from business event as one key engine of 2015 and received positive feedback from delegates on the exhibitions Royal Thai Embassy in Malaysia economic growth. “With this, the private delivering her welcome remarks sector in Thailand is now offering myriad they attended.

ICC World Chambers Federation General Council Meeting

ICC World Chambers Federation (WCF) General Council met on October 1, 2015 in Bratislava, Sloviaka. The meeting was hosted by Slovak Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Tan Sri Datuk Yong Poh Kon, FMM Immediate Past President who also serves as member of ICC WCF General Council attended the meeting.

WCF is the global platform for chamber leaders to communicate and collaborate with each other on matters of mutual interest and help establish beneficial partnerships. One of its key activities the World Chambers Congress will see is its next edition returning to the Asia Pacific region in 2017. The 10th World Chambers Congress will be held in Sydney, September 19 – 21, From left: Rona Yircali, ICC WCF Honorary Chair, Lee Ju Song, Chair-ICC WCF International 2017. The last edition of the event in CO Council and Tan Sri Datuk Yong Poh Kon, FMM Immediate Past President and member of ICC WCF General Council Asia, the 6th congress, was held in Kuala Lumpur hosted by FMM in 2009. Other key highlights from the meeting Associations plans for the 2016 Peter Mihok, President of the Slovak included news on the Rio Chamber Olympics. Special guest speakers for the Chamber and WCF President was re- of Commerce and the Brazilian Council meeting included the Honorable elected to serve a second 3-year term. Confederation of Trade and Business Robert Fico, Prime Minister of Slovakia.

14 | BIA@FMM | JAN – MAR 2016 Automation Technology Day for Students

The Malaysia Automation Technology Association (MATA) an Industry Group managed by FMM organised an Automation Technology Day at Asia Pacific University on September 29, 2015. The main objective of the event was to support and guide young/future engineers in building a career in the engineering industry.

More than 300 students participated in the Automation Day where MATA members offered internship and job placement opportunities to the students. A total of ten companies participated in the programme and they showcased the latest technology in the industry which proved to be of great benefit to the students.

MATA also organised technical talks outlining the latest technology in the automation industry. Topics featured included Industry 4.0 which was presented by Siemens Malaysia Sdn Bhd and Smart Building by Schneider Electric (M) Sdn Bhd. Students enquiring about job and internship opportunities at MATA members’ booths

Export Seminar on uCustoms and Other Regulatory Updates

The above seminar was organised on December 8, 2015 with the aim to update exporters and importers on the uCustoms which is a new online system for declaration, payment and clearance, and other important export regulations. The seminar attracted over 120 participants from the various industry sectors.

At the seminar, participants were informed that the implementation of the uCustoms would be deferred to January 2017 with the following revised timelines: • January 1, 2016 – Go Live for From left: Nubhan Bin Basarudin, Manager of Dangerous Goods Department, Po rt Klang Authority, 3 modules i.e. Registration, Broker Yusof Othman, Deputy Director of Plant Biosecurity Division, Department of Agriculture and Affairs and MyCOO Peter Cheah Hee Keong, Principal Assistant Director, Strategic Trade Secretariat, MITI during the Question and Answer Session • July 1, 2016 – December 31, 2016 – System fully integrated and pilot runs of Export and Import including My Permit Declaration, topics such as issuance of permits Declaration to begin My Declare, National Single Window and payments under MAQIS, wood • January 1, 2017 – Full system to and MyCOO. packaging material 15 for import and go live export of commodities, regulations Other speakers invited were from MITI, on handling of dangerous goods for The speakers from the Royal Malaysian Malaysian Quarantine Inspection exports and transhipment, Strategic Customs Department briefed on Services, Department of Agriculture Trade Act, etc. uCustoms process work flow, and Port Klang Authority who covered

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Future of Manufacturing – Making Things in a Changing World

The global manufacturing sector is looking at a major paradigm shift, according to Deloitte’s Report – The Future of Manufacturing. Changes in consumer demand, the nature of products, the economics of production and the economics of the supply chain have led to a fundamental shift in the way companies do business.

In line with this, a half-day seminar was co-organised by FMM and Deloitte Malaysia on September 23, 2015 and attended by close to 100 participants from the industry.

“To be part of this future, Malaysia needs to start adapting to this paradigm shift. With the nation still relying heavily on the assembly line, Malaysia has to shift its outlook Group photograph of the panellists with FMM’s Vice-President, YM Raja Dato’ Abd Aziz towards innovative methods, rather bin Raja Muda Musa (2nd from left) than maintaining status quo,” said Duleesha Kulasooriya, Head of Strategy at Deloitte Centre for the Malaysia needs to look to R&D and strengthening growth enablers such as Edge at the seminar. innovation to achieve high-income financing, performance-based incentives status” said Duleesha. and ramping up internationalisation to The seminar explored how exponential intensify exports, improving the quality technological advancement, coupled Duleesha also touched on how of products and compliance to with eroding barriers to entry, crowdsourcing of design and funding standards, capitalising on the ASEAN commercialisation and learning, are would be part of the landscape of Economic Community and the Free creating a new business landscape. future manufacturing. Trade Agreements to increase access While large-scale production will to markets, etc. always dominate some segments of Liew Siew Lee of the Economic Planning the value chain, innovative models are Unit, Prime Minister’s Department also The panellists at the seminar concurred enabling small players to enter markets, spoke at the event and touched on the that the strategies in the Eleventh once the province of large incumbents. strategies to energise the manufacturing Malaysia Plan will be crucial towards sector under the Eleventh Malaysia transitioning the nation towards a “The focus on manufacturing is Plan. There would be a move towards more high-value, diverse and complex often just on making a product and more complex and diverse products, product manufacturing destination improving the efficiency of doing so. enhancing productivity through with a relentless focus on Value Capture However, as a lot of ‘inert’ products get automation and innovation by relative to Value Creation. ‘smart,’ there is an increasing need to encouraging greater use of technology develop capabilities on embedding and ICT utilisation and also reducing FMM Vice-President, YM Raja Dato’ electronics in products, developing ease of getting foreign workers, Abd Aziz bin Raja Muda Musa in his software platforms and applications stimulating innovation-led growth by welcome address thanked Deloitte to make the product come to life increasing collaboration with research and in particular Duleesha Kulasooriya and to make use of the data stream institutions and academia, promoting for his sharing session which was generated from those products. intellectual property rights sharing indeed timely, given that market There is a huge opportunity for and protection, adopting life cycle conditions are expected to become Malaysia going forward to expand its assessment to optimise the use of more challenging when Malaysia focus around these enabling services. materials and energy (green production), engages in more regional and bilateral trade agreements.

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New Incentive for SMEs to Obtain HACCP Certification

A new incentive to assist SMEs in the • Audit and Certification Cost – HACCP is a process control system that food and beverages industry to obtain MATRADE will provide the financial identifies where hazards might occur in the Hazard Analysis Critical Control support for audit and certification for the food production process and puts Point (HACCP) is now available. The HACCP System up to RM11,000 per into place stringent actions to take to incentive aims to assist SMEs in the company. The audit and certification prevent the hazards from occurring. following ways: will be done by SIRIM QAS HACCP system is one of the product assurances that should be observed • Further improve marketability of International Sdn Bhd. by food & beverages manufacturers to SME’s food products; • Training and Consultation Cost - compete internationally. It improves • Increase the product acceptance MATRADE will provide claimable the acceptance and marketability of domestically and internationally; expenses up to RM9,000 per the products. company to those that require • Further enhance SME’s training and consultation on HACCP Further enquiries on the incentive competitiveness and create greater system, including preparation of can be obtained from MATRADE. market access; and procedures, work instruction and Please call Noor Azian Romlan at • Provide financial support to SMEs related supporting documentation. 03-62077266 ([email protected]) for HACCP certification • Upgrading and Renovation Cost – or Shazana Ameer Shariffuddin at 03-62077284 ([email protected]). This incentive is provided by MATRADE SME Bank will offer financing facilities with the involvement of SIRIM QAS for the upgrading and renovation of and SME Bank: premises for HACCP compliance.

18 | BIA@FMM | JAN – MAR 2016 Biocidal Product Regulation of the EU

The European Commission recently Effective March 1, 2017, non-compliant However, for non-compliant treated issued a regulation on the usage and treated articles (any substance, mixture articles, manufacturers can switch to approval of biocidal products in or article which has been treated with, substances approved or undergoing manufactured goods. or intentionally incorporates, one or evaluation in the EU or submit an more biocidal products) will not be application for the approval of the Biocidal products are used to control allowed on the EU market. active substances for the treatment or unwanted organisms that are harmful incorporated in the article to the to human or animal health, or that cause This regulation is also applicable to European Chemicals Agency by damage to human activities. These manufactured goods if they have been September 1, 2016. harmful organisms include pests (e.g. treated with or incorporate a biocidal insects, rats or mice) and microorganisms product, defined as treated articles. Further details on the Regulation (e.g. moulds or bacteria). Currently, the regulation allows for a can be obtained from http://eur-lex. transition period until March 1, 2017. europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/ Biocidal products include: PDF/?uri=CELEX:32014R1062&from=EN • Insecticides (except those used for plant Impact on Malaysia and detailed products which will be protection purposes which are regulated affected by this directive can be found In Malaysia, exports of manufactured by Regulation (EU) No 1107/2009); in the link: http://echa.europa.eu/ goods such as plastics, paints, textiles, • Insect repellents; regulations/biocidal-products- wood, etc. into the EU will be affected • Disinfectants; regulation/ product-types. if exporters do not comply with this • Preservatives for materials such as regulation. These industries use biocidal Source: MITI Brussels wood, plastics and fibers; and products in their manufacturing • Anti-fouling paints for the protection processes to protect their materials of ship hulls. against microbial, fungi or insect decay.

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JAN – MAR 2016 | BIA@FMM | 19 ISSUES TAKEN UP BY FMM

Malaysia’s Participation in the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement is in the Nation’s Interest

The Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) is without doubt the most important trade negotiation since the World Trade Organization came into effect in 1995. Malaysia and 11 other countries recently concluded the negotiations of this major agreement. The full text of this agreement has since been made available in the public domain.

The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) remains a strong advocate of the TPPA. We believe that the TPPA will boost exports, enhance employment and also provide a greater degree of transparency for Malaysian companies investing in TPPA countries leading to stronger and more sustainable economic growth. We are therefore heartened by the positive outcomes outlined According to the National Interest It is increasingly important for Malaysia by the cost-benefit analysis studies, Analysis study, Malaysia’s participation to diversify its export markets and namely the National Interest Analysis in the TPPA is, on balance, in the national build investor confidence in order to by the Institute of Strategic and interest. ISIS analysis indicated that sustain the growth enjoyed by Malaysia International Studies (ISIS) and the joining the TPPA would be consistent thus far. This is especially so in the Study on Potential Economic Impact with Malaysia’s New Economic Model context of uncertainties surrounding of TPPA on the Malaysian Economy and reduce tariff restrictions in the world growth, in particular the growth and Selected Key Economic Sectors US, Canada, Mexico and Peru. ISIS of our traditional export markets. by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). highlighted that independent estimates Recognising the benefits that can be The results of these studies were have indicated positive effects on reaped from the TPPA, countries like recently released by the Ministry of Malaysia’s growth, investment and the Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, International Trade and Industry. job creation. It pointed out that the South Korea and Taiwan have also PwC in its analysis on the economic Government had secured numerous expressed their interest in joining the impact of the TPPA on ten strategic exclusions and exemptions to safeguard Agreement. Taking into cognisance sectors highlighted that Malaysia the nation’s and stakeholders’ interests the positive overall impact of the would enjoy net economic gains especially in the areas of national TPPA, FMM would like to reiterate its mostly because of lower non-tariff sovereignty, Government Procurement, calls to the Government to expedite measures of between 25 to 50%. State Owned Enterprises and the the signing and ratification of this The Malaysian gross domestic product Bumiputera agenda. The Government important Agreement. retains its rights of affirmative action for is estimated to increase by up to We look forward with equal US$211 billion within the first decade the Bumiputera community. Malaysia can also elect to deny tobacco control anticipation to the successful of the implementation of the TPPA. conclusion of other important Free Investments are also projected to measures from Investor State Dispute Settlement provisions. Trade Agreements in particular the increase by up to US$239 billion, Malaysia-EU Free Trade Agreement largely in the textile, construction and We would like to commend the Ministry and the Regional Comprehensive distributive trade sectors. Malaysia’s of International Trade and Industry Partnership Agreement that are being non-participation in the TPPA is and its team of negotiators for having negotiated, for the same reasons. projected to incur a cumulative successfully handled the contentious GDP loss of up to US$16 billion over issues surrounding the TPPA and This Press Release was issued to the ten years after the TPPA comes into negotiating a favourable net position media on December 7, 2015 and force. This would be the opportunity for Malaysia as highlighted by the was picked up by Malaysia Kini on cost of not ratifying the TPPA. studies undertaken by ISIS and PwC. December 7, 2015.

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Manufacturers Call for Adequate Consultation and a Gradual Increase in Foreign Worker Levy

An increase in foreign worker levy same time, a market based levy in workers through the sector with for certain industries by at least 30% mechanism would remove uncertainty lower levies only to re-deploy them early next year would be too steep and inconsistencies in government in the sectors with higher levies. for manufacturers. In fact, given the policies and procedures with respect The manufacturing sector should not current challenging times, any increase to the recruitment of foreign workers. be made to bear a disproportionately would be a burden for manufacturers. In this respect, we urge the higher burden. Adequate consultation and more Government to concurrently simplify details on the proposed increase in the current process and reduce the FMM reinforces that adequate levies are necessary and a grace period cost of recruitment of foreign workers. consultation with all stakeholders on be allowed before the changes take The existing system of control by new policies and procedures is very effect to assist industries to make the quotas should be removed. Employers important to ensure that changes to necessary adjustments. should be allowed to recruit foreign policies are reasonable, practical and workers based on their need as long as affordable to the business sector, The Federation of Malaysian they are prepared to pay the levy. particularly during challenging Manufacturers (FMM) has always economic conditions. There should emphasised to the government that Additional levies collected because always be a grace period before any increase that would impact on of higher levies should be ploughed measures are implemented. the cost of doing business, like levy for back to provide financial assistance to foreign workers, should be gradual, industry to promote automation, skills Details of the proposed increase planned and pre-announced. The training and the provision of childcare in levy and the affected industries increase in levy should not be so steep facilities such as crèches (company or should be made known quickly, in and immediate that it would adversely community based) to raise female particular to associations so that impact the competitiveness and participation in the workforce. feedback could be provided to viability of the manufacturing sector. the Government. FMM is also strongly of the view It is recognised that the levy rate is an that levy rates should be eventually The above press release was issued effective market mechanism to change standardised across all economic to the media on December 21, 2015 business behaviour in reducing the sectors to prevent abuse especially and was picked up by The Edge on dependence on foreign workers and among those with diversified December 21, 2015 and The Sun Daily labour-intensity of industry. At the business interests, who could bring on December 22, 2015.

22 | BIA@FMM | JAN – MAR 2016 Penang

The Branch’s activities included sharing tips on interview and the following: selection process with participants from member companies. • 46th Annual Dinner on September 18, 2015 attended • Dialogue session with Polis DiRaja by over 400 guests. The Guest Malaysia Seberang Perai Utara on of Honour was YB Dato’ Haji November 19, 2015 with more Mohd Rashid Bin Hasnon, than 25 participants from various Deputy Chief Minister I of Penang. industries and districts. The Branch’s Infrastructure and Utilities Sub- • Briefing on Benefits of Lean Committee Chairman, Lee See Production System: Real Nee and the Small and Medium Applications and Sharing of Enterprises Association Malaysia Experiences on October 20, Northern Region Chairman, Kam Dato’ Dr Ooi Eng Hock, Branch Committee Chairman, 2015 for 14 participants from Lian Hooi, were among the invited (right) and Dato’ (Dr) Ir Andy Seo, FMM’s Vice-President various industries in Penang. panelists for the dialogue session. presenting a token of appreciation to YB Dato’ Haji Speakers included Dr. Suriati Mohd Rashid Bin Hasnon (left) at the 46th Annual Dinner Zainal Abidin and Tn. Hj. Mohd Fuad Ahmad from Malaysia Productivity Corporation as well as Thomas Tan Eng Soon from Agricultural Chemicals (M) Sdn Bhd. • Workshop on Awareness and Understanding of Changes in ISO9001:2015 Quality Management System Requirements on October 20, 2015. The workshop was conducted by Ng Fook Weng. • HRM Updates and Forum on October 21, 2015 with Audy Choo, Client Solutions Manager Group photograph of the participants and the speakers after the briefing on Benefits of Lean Production System of Kelly Search (M) Sdn Bhd

Perak

The Branch’s activities included the following: • Seminar on Transfer Pricing: The Essential Guide on September 12, 2015. The seminar was facilitated by Yong Mei Sim and attended by 67 participants. • Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting training conducted between August 19 – 20 and September 9 – 10, 2015 at the Ipoh Fire and Rescue Station. The training was attended by 20 participants.

Participants of the training conducted by P. Samasuvam, Head of the Fire and Rescue Department, Ipoh (back row, 6th from left)

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Kedah/Perlis

The Branch’s activities included the following: • 7th Annual General Meeting on October 6, 2015 and the following Office Bearers were elected for 2015/2016 and 2016/2017: Branch Committee Chairman Dato’ Dr Haminnuddin Abd Hamid Ideal Healthcare Sdn Bhd Branch Committee Members with YAB Dato’ Seri Hj Mukhriz Tun Mahathir (5th from left) Branch Committee at the FMM CEO Luncheon Talk 2015 Vice-Chairmen Tahiruddin Hamdan • FMM CEO Luncheon Talk 2015: • Three-day training programme Silterra Malaysia Sdn Bhd A Business Luncheon with Menteri on Organisational Entry Skills Desmond Chong Besar of Kedah, YAB Dato’ Seri Hj to Vocational Graduates for Rider Tech Sdn Bhd Mukhriz Tun Mahathir on October 26, 40 final year diploma students Aminnuddin Salleh 2015. The luncheon was attended of Kolej Vokasional Sungai Petani 1 Malaysian NPK Fertiliser Sdn Bhd by 100 participants and guests. from October 26 – 28, 2015.

Johor The Branch’s activities included • Seminar on Latest Amendment to • Site visit to ECO Business Park I the following: Boilers Regulations 2014 on October 28, on October 29, 2015. The visit • Participated in the trade delegation 2015 with participation from was organised for affected to Manufacturing Solution Expo 19 members from various industries. members at Larkin, Tampoi 2015 on September 30, 2015 at • Seminar on Getting Started with and Dato Onn areas to view the Suntec Singapore Convention & uCustoms: A new Customs online the potential relocation areas. Exhibition Centre. System for Declaration, Payment • Seminar on Avoidance of Penalty and Clearance on November 2, 2015 under Monthly Tax Deduction Rules with 44 participants. 2014 on September 21, 2015. The seminar was attended by 25 members.

Group photograph of the FMM delegation to the Manufacturing Solutions Expo 2015 in Singapore

24 | BIA@FMM | JAN – MAR 2016 Selangor

The Branch’s activities included the following: • Courtesy call on YB Tuan Zaidy bin Abdul Talib, State Executive Councillor for Infrastructure, Public Amenities and Agro-Based Industries on September 2, 2015. The Branch’s delegation was led by its Branch Committee Chairman, Dato’ Soh Thian Lai. • Branch Committee Vice-Chairman, Jacob Lee attended the Selangor State Government Budget Round Table Discussion 2016 on th September 7, 2015. Dato’ Soh Thian Lai (6 from right), handing the Industrial Park Study Report to YB Tuan Zaidy bin Abdul Talib, State Executive Councillor for Infrastructure, • Monash University Malaysia hosted Public Amenities and Agro-Based Industries a lunch on September 10, 2015 for the Branch Committee Members to meet its new Executive Director, Ong Pang Yen. The lunch fostered a closer relationship between the university management and the Branch Committee members in addition to a discussion on potential collaboration between the university and the Branch. • Briefing on the Competitiveness of Malaysian Economy: Key Challenges and Opportunities by Professor Mahendhiran Nair, Deputy President (Strategy) of Monash University Malaysia on October 22, 2015. 26 participants Group photograph of the Branch delegation to Monash University Malaysia from member companies attended on September 10, 2015 the briefing. • 29th Annual General Meeting on October 22, 2015 and the following Office Bearers were re-elected for 2015/2016 and 2016/2017: Branch Committee Chairman Dato’ Soh Thian Lai Star Shine Industries Sdn Bhd Branch Committee Vice-Chairmen Dato’ Nathan K Suppiah ISUS JVC Industries Sdn Bhd Dr Neoh Vee Heng NETC Asia Resources Sdn Bhd Abdul Samad Ibrahim Kulitkraf Sdn Bhd Jacob Lee Chor Kok Group photograph of the Branch Committee members after the Asli Mechanical Sdn Bhd Annual General Meeting at the Branch

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Negeri Sembilan

The Branch’s activities included • Annual Dinner on October 21, Branch Committee Chairman the following: 2015 which was attended by over Datuk Mohamed Arsad • Collaborated with Jabatan Tenaga 350 representatives from public PureCircle Sdn Bhd Kerja to organise a seminar entitled and private sector companies. Branch Committee Employment Misconduct and Law The dinner was graced by the Vice-Chairmen on Dismissal on September 22, 2015. Menteri Besar of Negeri Sembilan, It was attended by 40 participants YAB Dato’ Seri Utama Hj Mohamad Baskaran Madhavan Nair and conducted by Chua Ah Ley, bin Hasan. The highlight of the Cordage Industrial Rope Sdn Bhd Retired Deputy Director of Labour, dinner was the presentation of the Radzi Abdul Rashid Negeri Sembilan. FMM NS SHE Best Practice Award. Akzo Nobel Paints (M) Sdn Bhd Apart from that, top FMM Institute • The Occupational Safety and Health contributors also received awards Aminudin Kamarudin Seminar 2015 from September 29 – at the dinner. SKF Bearing Industries (M) Sdn Bhd 30, 2015. The seminar was officiated by Tn. Hj. Ahmad Kahar bin Abu • 16th Annual General Meeting on Dorcas Teoh Bakar, Director of DOSH Negeri November 5, 2015 and the following UB Acrylic (M) Sdn Bhd Sembilan and was attended by Office Bearers were elected for 50 participants. 2015/2016 and 2016/2017:

Group photograph of the SHE Committee members with its Chairman Radzi Abdul Rashid (front row, 7th from right) after the SMI SHE Best Practice Award final presentation on September 30, 2015

Group photograph after the Branch Annual General Meeting

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Malacca Sabah

The Branch’s activities included the following: The Representative Office’s • Seminar on Understanding Employment Contracts and Termination of activities included the following: Probationers and Poor Performers on September 17, 2015. Heng Poh Suan, • Courtesy visit to YB Datuk FMM’s HR/IR adviser facilitated the seminar for 19 participants. Siringan Gubat, Minister • 41st Annual General Meeting on September 8, 2015 and the following of Resource Development Office Bearers were elected for 2015/2016: and Information Technology on October 26, 2015. The Tirath Singh Branch Committee Chairman Representative Office was led Pannu Industries Sdn Bhd Jeffery Ong by its Vice-Chairman, Rahman Oriental Food Industries Sdn Bhd • Recent Tax and Customs Jayari and accompanied by Branch Committee Vice-Chairmen Controversies: Key Lessons for Noreen Ann, Director of Heera Manufacturers on October 23, Enterprise, a member company. Jimmy Ong 2015. It was attended by San Miguel Yamamura Woven Products 25 participants and was Sdn Bhd facilitated by S. Saravana Kumar.

From left: Noreen Ann from Heera Enterprise, Bruno Vun, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Resource Development and Information Technology, YB Datuk Siringan Gubat, Minister of Resource Development and Information Technology and Rahman Jayari

Group photograph after the Branch Annual General Meeting

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Eastern The Branch’s activities included the following: • Seminar on 2015 ElectricitySupply Updates: Tariffs, Power Quality and Energy Saving on September 14, 2015 which was facilitated by senior officials from Suruhanjaya Tenaga Putrajaya, Tenaga Nasional Pahang and United Nations Industrial Development Organisation. A total of 24 participants attended the programme. • Seminar on Ergonomic and Manual Handling at Workplace on Participants at the Seminar on The Essentials of Customs Procedures, Inclusive of GST September 15, 2015. It attracted a for Importers, Exporters and Manufacturers total of 25 participants. Mohd Faizal bin Azmi Assistant Director from DOSH Pahang and Konasaigran • 21st Annual General Meeting on Ng Ghim Eng Alagan from FMM were the speakers October 15, 2015 and the following Grandee Biotechnologies at the seminar. Office Bearers were elected for Sdn Bhd • Seminar on The Essentials of 2015/2016 and 2016/2017: Kumar Ramu Customs Procedures, Inclusive of Chairman Tioxide (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd GST for Importers, Exporters and YH Dato’ Haji Mas’ut bin A Samah YH Dato’ Haji Lahuree bin Manufacturers by Goh Kin Siang, Pascorp Paper Industries Berhad Sudiran former Deputy Director of Royal W. R. Grace Specialty Chemicals Malaysian Customs on September 22, Vice-Chairmen (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd 2015. A total of 15 participants Sherene Lim Shin Wei attended the seminar. BASF PETRONAS Chemicals Sdn Bhd

Sarawak

The Representative Office’s activities included the following: • Participated in a half-day seminar on October 7, 2015 which was co- organised by Mydin Hypermarket and attended by more than 60 parrticipants. Speakers included Puan Hajah Siti Asmah Binti Haji Ahmad, Head of Halal unit from Jabatan Agama Islam Sarawak and Norman Rajen Abdullah, Senior Manager from MYDIN headquaters. • Collaborated with Sarawak Energy Berhad on a briefing cum dialogue session on Power Purchase Agreement for FMM members on October 22, 2015. The Representative Office’s Group photograph with Haji Othman Abdul Rani, Chairman of the Representative Office delegation was led by its Chairman, (seated 3rd from right) after the dialogue session Haji Othman Abdul Rani.

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