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FOOD AND HOSPITALITY,
OMAN 2014
MANAGING MEDICAL LEAVE
AND ABSENTEEISM
INTRADE MALAYSIA
2014
CONTENTS
COVER STORY
FMM & Customs
Celebrate 10
years of Smart
Partnership
page 3
NEWS HIGHLIGHTS
04
14
EVENTS IN PICTURES
UPDATES
FMM MCIG BIENNIAL GENERAL MEETING
CERAMIC INDUSTRY CLUB OF ASEAN 2014
16
EXPORTS TO CHINA VIA E-COMMERCE
06
IP MARKETPLACE
PHARMEX ASIA
EVENTS
VISIT TO DHL
17
09
INTRADE MALAYSIA 2014
FOOD & HOSPITALITY OMAN 2014
10
MANAGING MEDICAL LEAVE AND
ABSENTEEISM
IMPACT OF RULES OF ORIGIN ON EXPORTS
UPCOMING TRADE FAIRS
18
FMM-MPC MANUFACTURING ADVISORY
& GUIDANCE SERVICES (MAGS)
20
KEDAH / PERLIS
NEGERI SEMBILAN
22
PENANG
23
JOHOR
24
SARAWAK
EASTERN
26
MALACCA
BRANCH EVENTS
19
13
FMM INTENSIFIES GST AWARENESS AND
TRAINING FOR MEMBERS
PERAK
SELANGOR
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COVER STORY
FMM & CUSTOMS CELEBRATE 10 YEARS OF
SMART PARTNERSHIP
A seminar was organised on October 1, 2014 to commemorate the 10 years of successful collaboration
between FMM and Malaysian Customs Department through the FMM - Customs Smart Partnership
Programme.
Over 100 representatives from the Customs
Department and FMM member companies attended
the event which was officiated by Dato’ Sri Khazali
bin Haji Ahmad, Director General of Royal Malaysian
Customs Department and Dato’ Saw Choo Boon,
the President of FMM. Dato’ Sri Khazali in his speech
highlighted that the decade-long collaboration
is testimony that cohesive tripartite partnership of
public sector (Customs), private sector (industry)
and FMM could overcome unfair competition and
secure win-win outcomes for national, industry and
commercial interests and benefits.
The Smart Partnership Programme, launched by
Dato’ Ng Yen Yen, Deputy Minister of Finance I,
Malaysia on November 29, 2004 attracted the
participation of the Malaysian Ceramic Industry
Group, Malaysian Automotive Tyre Manufacturers
Industry Group, Plastic Resins Producers Group and
Malaysian Sheet Glass Sdn Bhd.
To date, close to 2,000 Customs officers have
been trained by industry experts to identify and
differentiate industrial products. Over 80 meetings
between industry experts and Customs have been
convened for this purpose over the 10-year period.
Dato’ Saw Choo Boon (right) presenting a token of
appreciation to Dato’ Sri Khazali bin Haji Ahmad
FMM President Dato’ Saw Choo Boon (2nd right) and FMM Vice President, YM Raja Dato’ Abd Aziz bin Raja Muda Musa (right) at
the seminar which was officiated by the Director General of Royal Malaysian Customs Department, Dato’ Sri Khazali bin Haji
Ahmad (centre)
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NEWS HIGHLIGHTS
FMM MCIG BIENNIAL GENERAL MEETING
FMM MCIG’s Biennial General Meeting and
dinner was held on November 7, 2014.
The meeting chaired by FMM Vice President, YM
Raja Dato’ Abdul Aziz from Johan Ceramics
Berhad adopted the Executive Committee Report
and Statement of Accounts for year ended June 30,
2014 and elected the EXCO members for
2014 – 2016.
Puan Sri Maimon Arif Patail of Malaysian Mosaics
Sdn Bhd was elected the new Chairman of FMM
MCIG.
Group photo of the EXCO members after the Biennial General
Meeting
CERAMIC INDUSTRY CLUB OF ASEAN 2014
FMM Malaysian Ceramic Industry Group (MCIG) attended the 21st CICA meeting hosted by the
Ceramic Tile Manufacturers’ Association of Philippines. The meeting was attended by senior officials
from Asosiasi Aneka Industri Keramik Indonesia, Ceramic Industry Club of Thailand, and Vietnam
Building Ceramic Association.
Key topics discussed at the CICA meeting were strategies to address new issues including the increase in
energy costs and way forward for the ASEAN ceramic industry. The CICA meeting also serves as a platform
for the members to network, share and learn new innovation and technologies from each other.
The 21st CICA meeting attended by senior officials from Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines and Vietnam in progress
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NEWS HIGHLIGHTS
PHARMEX ASIA
FMM participated in the inaugural PHARMEX
Asia Exhibition held from September 1 - 3, 2014
in Bangkok, Thailand. The exhibition attracted
5,000 trade visitors over its three-day event
at BITEC and successfully brought together
industry professionals from 49 countries,
in particular from Southeast Asia’s rapidly
evolving pharmaceutical markets.
FMM facilitated the participation of six companies
in the exhibition. The promotional booths set up by
FMM showcased members’ products. Among the
pharmaceutical products displayed were first aid kits,
breathing bags, galenical gel products, dressing kits
and eyewash kits.
This is the first time that PHARMEX Asia 2014 was held
in Thailand. It is aimed at establishing itself as the
most important pharmaceutical platform for ASEAN.
PHARMEX Asia 2014 is supported by the Ministry of
Public Health Thailand.
FMM’s booth at the PHARMEX Asia 2014 exhibition.
VISIT TO DHL
Participants of the tour to DHL Built-to-Suit Warehouse in Shah Alam
Over 36 supply chain and warehouse
personnel enjoyed a day trip to DHL Operation
Simulation Centre and Built-to-Suit Warehouse
on October 1, 2014. This educational tour was
an extra benefit offered to participants of the
FMM Logistics Conference 2014 which was
held on August 21, 2014.
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DHL General Manager of Supply Chain, Shobah P.
Kunhappan and the Senior Manager of Business
Development, Rohit Gunavanthe briefed the
participants on the best practices in operating a DHL
warehouse. A guided tour was organised to its newly
built warehouse in Shah Alam.
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Plastics and rubber sector has accounted for
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Plastics Manufacturers Association (MPMA) also shows
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NEWS HIGHLIGHTS
INTRADE MALAYSIA 2014
FMM was one of the 413 exhibitors at
INTRADE 2014, the Annual International
Trade and Export Exhibition organised by
the Malaysia External Trade Development
Corporation (MATRADE). The event, held from
October 20 - 22, 2014 at Menara MATRADE,
attracted exhibitors from 28 countries and
approximately 10,000 trade and public visitors.
In its eighth year, INTRADE focused on the lifestyle
sector and included a brand new segment called
Fashion, Art, Cosmetic, Interior and Textiles (FACIT).
FACIT featured unique displays of high style
products and services from local and international
designers, manufacturers and artists.
FMM facilitated the participation of 14 companies
at INTRADE 2014 as exhibitors.
Calvin Chai, the director of EC Moulding (M) Sdn Bhd, briefing
one of the visitors at the exhibition
FOOD & HOSPITALITY OMAN 2014
Six Malaysian companies made their debut at the Food & Hospitality Oman exhibition held from
September 9 -11, 2014. The three-day exhibition, which was coordinated by the FMM, witnessed some
100 exhibitors from six national pavilions, namely Malaysia, Turkey, Italy, Thailand, Iran and Bangladesh.
Products showcased in the Malaysian Pavilion included cookies, instant coffee, cooking oil, premixed cooking
paste and rubber gloves. The exhibition also promoted industry players with various profiles ranging from
food products, beverages, catering and kitchen equipment, food processing technologies, ingredients and
seasonings, agriculture and fisheries, health food, hospitality equipment, supplies and services to packaging
systems.
Alex Lee, Linaco Food Industries Sdn Bhd (2nd left) presenting
Malaysian products to Dr. Ahmed bin Nasser, Undersecretary of
Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries
H.E. Umardin A. Mutalib, Ambassador of Malaysia to Oman
(2nd left) visiting the Malaysian Pavilion
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NEWS HIGHLIGHTS
MANAGING MEDICAL LEAVE AND
ABSENTEEISM
The FMM Business Best Practices is a series of
seminars with invited speakers from private
companies and/or government agencies
who share their know-how on best practices
in doing business with FMM member and nonmember companies. Resource persons and
speakers are invited from both the private
and public sectors.
The 2nd seminar of the FMM Business Best
Practices series on Managing Medical Leave and
Absenteeism was held on September 9, 2014. It
was organised to assist employers in managing the
two key employment issues in the running of their
businesses ie enhancing productivity and lowering
the cost of doing business.
Over 114 human resource practitioners gained
insights from Mohamad Zawawi bin Mohd Noor, HR
Consultant from National Human Resource Centre.
Mohamad Zawawi bin Mohd Noor stressing a point during his
presentation
IMPACT OF RULES OF ORIGIN ON EXPORTS
FMM recently organised a seminar on Importance of Rules of Origin and its Impact on Exports on
October 8, 2014 with the aim to educate the exporters on the Rules of Origin (RoO) and its impact on
exports.
Speakers were invited from MITI and Dagang Net Technologies who highlighted the types of RoO in Free
Trade Agreements and provided examples of RoO calculation to determine the local content of the
product. Dagang Net Technologies briefed the participants on the correct procedures for applications for
Preferential Certificates of Origin and the common mistakes made by applicants.
The participants who attended the seminar on Rules of Origin
and its Impact on Exports
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Dato’ Vasudevan Natchimuthu from MITI presenting his paper
on Rules of Origin
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NEWS HIGHLIGHTS
FMM INTENSIFIES GST AWARENESS AND
TRAINING FOR MEMBERS
As the implementation date of GST draws near, FMM intensified its GST training and awareness
programmes for its members. Programmes were focused on specific topics of relevance to
manufacturers.
Over 100 participants attended the seminar
held on October 20, 2014 which focused on GST
treatment of key areas of human resource such
as employment contract, gifts to employees,
accounting for output tax on employee benefits,
entitlement for input tax, preparations for transitional
period, etc.
On November 12, 2014, FMM organised another
GST seminar targeted at exporters and importers,
including companies in licensed manufacturing
warehouse, Free Industrial Zones and those
applying for the special schemes such as Approved
Trader Scheme, Approved Toll Manufacturers and
Warehousing Scheme. Some of the key topics
presented included GST treatment for goods under
lease, trade samples, importation of services,
movement of goods to East Malaysia, consignment
sales, intercompany billings and freight services.
Over 100 participants benefited from the above
seminar.
The GST seminars were facilitated by Wan
Leng Whatt, an expert in the planning and
implementation of GST. He has 34 years of
experience in the Royal Malaysian Customs
Department including the GST Special Unit. Wan
was not only the lead member entrusted with the
drafting of the GST Bill but was also a member of the
Ministry of Finance team responsible for the setting
up of GST policies, model and procedures.
Participants listening attentively to Wan Leng Whatt
Participants taking notes at the seminar
Wan Leng Whatt attending to questions from participants
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EVENTS IN PICTURES
Dialogue session between FMM Perak and Polis Diraja Malaysia,
September 12, 2014
INTRADE Malaysia, October 20 - 22, 2014
FMM Seminar for Manufacturers (Series 3): A Step-by-step Guide on
Implementing GST, September 29 - 30, 2014,
Fire Safety Workshop & Safety at Workplace on September 18, 2014
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EVENTS IN PICTURES
Trade Mission to Laos October 28 - 30, 2014
Selangor Branch’s networking session August 21,
2014
Business Networking Session with Delegation from the National Chamber
of The Transformation Industry (CANACINTRA) Mexico, October 14, 2014
Celebrating 10 years of Successful Collaboration between FMM and Malaysian Customs Department, October 1, 2014
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UPDATES
EXPORTS TO CHINA VIA E-COMMERCE
Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) is encouraging Malaysian exporters
to enhance market access into China market through the e-commerce platform. The China Internet
Network Information Center (CNNIC) forecasts that China will have 380 million online shoppers by 2016
and Online Business module will served as an integral component of marketing and selling in China.
Last year, Alibaba Group, which owns Tmall
and Taobao, controlled 80 percent of China’s
e-commerce market and sold more goods than
eBay and Amazon combined. Their online retail
revenue reached over USD 200 billion (RM648.5
billion) in 2012. According to Trade Commissioner of
MATRADE Shanghai, Mansor Shah Wahid, “Malaysian
companies will have greater opportunities to tap
into China market via e-commerce and should
also leverage on MATRADE’s new initiative through
eTrade programme with Alibaba to promote their
products”.
“In China, online shopping penetration rates are
highest in clothes, accessories, shoes & hats, cases &
bags categories, followed by household, cosmetics
and personal care products”, he added.
In 2013, China has 618 million internet users and 500
million of them are also mobile internet users. Surfing
the internet with mobile phones are driving the
growth of internet users in China and according to
the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology,
China has a total of 302 million online shoppers in
2013 and the number will continue to grow rapidly.
Source: http: www.matrade.gov.my
IP MARKETPLACE
As part of the drive towards a more
knowledge-based economy initiated by the
government, MyIPO has launched a pilot IP
marketplace portal in July, which may be
found at http://iprmarketplace.com.my/.
MyIPO describes the IP marketplace portal as
a platform to connect IP owners to businesses
and investors and expand market access to
global IP marketplaces.
Much effort has been made by MyIPO to raise
awareness through dialogues, seminars and
conferences on the IP marketplace and IP
valuation in general amongst the general public.
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Amongst the stakeholders, the IP marketplace
would be a suitable avenue for small and medium
enterprises who may otherwise find it difficult to
market their intellectual property and expand their
businesses.
The idea of an IP marketplace is not novel and has
been seen in more developed jurisdictions such
as the United States and certain parts of Europe,
where private trading of IP between owners and
buyers has gradually shifted towards a more public
one, allowing intellectual property to be listed on
a public platform, which is available for viewing by
potential buyers and investors.
EVENTS
UPCOMING TRADE FAIRS
TRADE FAIRS
DATE
LOCATION
Automotive Aftermarket Industry
& Tuning Trade Fair
Jan 16 - 18, 2015
Shenzhen, China
Supermarket Tokyo
Feb 10 - 12, 2015
Tokyo, Japan
Oman Refining & Petroleum Exhibition
& Conference (ORPEC)
Mar 16 - 18, 2015
Muscat, Oman
Automation World
Mar 18 - 20, 2015
Seoul, South Korea
Megabuild 2015
Mar 19 - 22, 2015
Jakarta, Indonesia
SIPREMIUM
Mar 25 - 28, 2015
Seoul, South Korea
expoMED Eurasia
Mar 26 - 29, 2015
Istanbul, Turkey
The Big Show Oman
Mar 30 - Apr 2, 2015
Muscat, Oman
Hannover Fair
Apr 13 - 17, 2015
Hannover, Germany
Beauty Eurasia
Apr 30 - May 2, 2015
Istanbul, Turkey
IFEX Philippines
May 11 - 24, 2015
Manila, Philippines
Subcon Thailand
May 13 - 16, 2015
Bangkok, Thailand
Propak Asia
Jun 17 - 20, 2015
Bangkok, Thailand
Africa’s Big Seven
Jun 21 - 23, 2015
Johannesburg, South Africa
SAITEX
Jun 21 - 23, 2015
Johannesburg, South Africa
Food Taipei
Jun 24 - 27, 2015
Taipei, Taiwan
Manufacturing Expo
Jun 24 - 27, 2015
Bangkok, Thailand
For more information, please contact Ms Clarissa Chin, Ms Danielle Chin or Ms Koh Wee Leng from the FMM
Secretariat at 03-62867200 or email [email protected]
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EVENTS
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BRANCH EVENTS
Perak
The Branch organised/conducted the following
activities:
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Mohamad Rozlan bin Mohamad Razalli led by the
Branch’s SMI Sub-Committee Chairman, Chua
Kay Lin on September 25, 2014.
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and Risk-Based Inspection Regulations 2014 on
August 12, 2014. Speakers were Shafiee Abdollah
from DOSH Putrajaya and Arbain Ramli from UAC
Berhad. The briefing was attended by 115
participants from 63 companies.
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- members were briefed on the roles and
functions of IPMCs in Perak.
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Diraja Malaysia on September 12, 2014. The
session was led by Assistant Commissioner of
Police, Sum Chang Keong. Over 19 member
companies who attended the session highlighted
various security issues faced by the manufacturers
including break-ins, armed robberies and
cybercrime.
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Forms and Application Procedures Update on
August 13, 2014. Invited speakers were from MITI
KL and Dagang Net Technologies Sdn Bhd.
Chua Kay Lin (left) presenting a token of appreciation to
Director of SME Corp Perak, Mohamad Rozlan bin Mohamad
Razalli.
Selangor
The Branch organised the following activities:
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21, 2014. 19 representatives from 15 companies
attended the session which was led by Vincent
Kuan, Chairman of FMM Selangor Membership
Services Working Sub-Committee. The session
included a special briefing on New Technology,
Automation and Innovation by Abdul Samad
Ibrahim, Branch Committee Vice Chairman.
Tuan Mohd Shahril (centre) updating FMM members on the
latest developments and projects in Kuala Langat District.
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Langat, Tuan Mohd Shahril bin Saad by the FMM
Kuala Langat Regional Committee on September
2, 2014.
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which was conducted by FMM HR/IR Advisor,
Heng Poh Suan.
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September 17, 2014.
Dialogue session with the new Selangor Chief Police Officer
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Senior DCP Datuk Abdul Samah bin Mat, the new
Selangor Chief Police Officer at Ibu Pejabat Polis
Kontijen Negeri Selangor, Shah Alam on
September 25, 2014.
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BRANCH EVENTS
Kedah / Perlis
The Branch organised the following activities:
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Ekonomi Islam Malaysia on Supplying Halal
Products to YaPEIM-Mart on August 21, 2014
which was attended by 75 participants.
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Management System on August 28, 2014 which
was conducted by Bestinet Sdn Bhd and
attended by 48 participants including Kedah
Immigration office officials.
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Workplace on September 18, 2014 for 71 tenants
of MIDF Property Berhad. The event was held in
collaboration with MIDF Property Berhad.
Participants who attended the briefing on Supplying Halal
Products
Group photograph of the participants of the Fire Safety Workshop & Safety at Workplace
Negeri Sembilan
The Branch conducted/participated in the following activities:
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on August 25, 2014. The Branch was represented by its Branch Committee Chairman Steven Aroki.
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18, 2014. FMM was represented by Radzi Abdul Rashid Chairman of Nilai Regional Committee. The meeting
served as an excellent forum for members to highlight infrastructure issues at the Nilai Industrial Area.
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meeting was chaired by Yang DiPertua Majlis Perbandaran Seremban, Dato’ Haji Abdul Halim b. Haji Abd.
Latif. Issues on poor infrastructure conditions at the Senawang Industrial Area were discussed.
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BRANCH EVENTS
Penang
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prevention held from August 18 - 20, 2014 which
was participated by 35 participants. The training
was aimed at equipping the participants with
knowledge and practical know-how to respond to
an emergency.
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Exposure: Noise - The Illness That Workers Adapt
To on September 25, 2014. 33 participants
attended the seminar which was supported
by SOCSO Malaysia under the SOCSO Financial
Assistance 2014. Speakers from DOSH Penang,
SOCSO Malaysia and Safetyware Sdn Bhd
(personal protective equipment supplier) briefed
the participants on noise exposure and control.
The champions, Bard Sdn Bhd posed for a group photograph
after winning the futsal tournament.
The Branch organised the following activities:
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attracted a total of 432 players. Bard Sdn Bhd won
the competition while First Solar (M) Sdn Bhd and
BCM Electronic Corporation Sdn Bhd were the 1st
runner up and the 2nd runner up respectively.
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& Services Tax (GST) held on August 26 - 27, 2014
which was conducted by Jeyasingam
Ratnasingam, former Senior Official, Royal
Malaysian Customs Department. The workshop
provided a better understanding of the GST system
in Malaysia, its impact on business operations and
the preparations required to comply with the GST
requirements.
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Investigation & Prosecution for Domestic Inquiries
on August 20 - 21, 2014 which was conducted by
FMM HR/IR Advisor, Heng Poh Suan.
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was sponsored by Unit Perancang Ekonomi
Penang. Edwin Andrew, HR Employee
Engagement Manager of Intel Technology Sdn
Bhd and Jezindran Raj Shem, Physiotherapist of
Carl Corrynton Medical Centre were the invited
speakers.
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Manufacturing the Future-Agenda for Revitalising
Penang Manufacturing Sector on August 26,
2014. The Guest of Honour was YB Dato’ Haji Mohd
Rashid Bin Hasnon, Deputy Chief Minister 1 of
Penang. Over 100 participants attended the
event.
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Dato’ Khoo Cheok Sin, Branch Committee Chairman (left),
presenting a token of appreciation to YB Dato’ Haji Mohd
Rashid Bin Hasnon, Deputy Chief Minister 1 of Penang
BRANCH EVENTS
Sarawak
The Representative Office organised a briefing on Energy Management Systems and MS ISO 50001 in
collaboration with the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO). A total of 22 participants
attended the briefing which was facilitated by UNIDO’s consultant Bill Meffert.
Eastern
The Branch’s activities included the following:
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Management System (FWCMS) on September 4,
2014 which was facilitated by Azhar bin Ali, officer
from Bestinet Sendirian Bhd. The participants were
briefed on the objectives and the implementation
of FWCMS for the manufacturers.
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Chief Executive Officer of Pengurusan Air Pahang
Berhad on September 11, 2014. The visit was led
by the Branch Committee Vice Chairman, Dato’
Haji Lahuree bin Sudiran. FMM members were
briefed on PAIP’s current and future planning of
water supply in Pahang especially for industrial
areas.
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September 15, 2014. Dr. Siva Sitrembalan, Head of
Human Resources, Altera Corporation Technology
Center was the speaker at the seminar.
YH Dato’ Mohd Zahari bin Md. Isa (right) presenting a token of
appreciation to Dato’ Haji Lahuree bin Sudiran
Dr Siva Sitrembalan conducting the seminar on Personal Data Protection Act
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BRANCH EVENTS
Malacca
The Branch organised the following activities:
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Acquiring the Right Knowledge on August 21
& 22, 2014. Facilitated by Wan Leng Whatt, exCustoms officer, the companies were briefed on
the implementation of GST and were cautioned
on the need to use the correct tax codes for each
transaction in their accounting system.
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on September 9, 2014 where the following Office
Bearers were elected:
Wan Leng Whatt during the question and answer session.
Branch Committee Chairman
Datuk Jeffery Ong
Oriental Food Industries Sdn Bhd
Branch Committee Vice Chairmen
Jimmy Ong
San Miguel Yamamura Woven Sdn Bhd
Tirath Singh
Pannu Industries
Group photograph of the Office Bearers after the Annual
General Meeting
New Members (September - October 2014)
The FMM welcomes the following 39 new members into the organisation, 32 Ordinary Members
and 7 Affiliate Members. The majority or 44% are from Selangor, 26% from Johor and
13% from Perak, while the rest are from other states.
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