PRICEWORTH TO RESTART PLYWOOD MILL WITH LOG RETURN
PRICEWORTH TO RESTART PLYWOOD MILL WITH LOG RETURN
KOTA KINABALU, 14 MARCH 2019: PRICEWORTH International Bhd (Priceworth) expects to restart operations at its plywood mill in Sandakan soon,
having secured the return of about 11,000 cubic metres of logs from the Sabah Forestry Department (SFD).
“We will be able to restart operations at Sinora’s plywood mill in Sandakan with the return of these logs, while we continue working on the completion of our
acquisition of FMU5,” said Priceworth executive director Richard Koo.
The timber and forest plantation group said it has agreed to pay the royalty, premium, conservation fee and related costs for a total of 11,098.78 cubic metres of logs.
“We would like to take this opportunity to thank the Sabah State Government and the Sabah Forestry Department for allowing us to pay by 11 instalments in 2 months from the date of their letter dated yesterday,” said Priceworth executive director Richard Koo.
“Meanwhile, we will continue to engage with the Sabah Forestry Department on resuming harvesting operations at FMU 5,” added Koo.
“With the resumption of harvesting, we would be able to focus on supporting the state government’s policy of encouraging more high-value downstream industries,” he said.
Priceworth is working on expanding its downstream operations with a new line for the production of container flooring. A sustainable supply of raw material is one of the most pressing issues preventing downstream timber players in Sabah from contributing higher value-added products to the state’s exports.
Priceworth halted harvesting operations in July 2018 following inspections by the Sabah state government’s Special Task Force.
MALAYSIA’S FIRST INDUSTRY 4.0 TRAINING COURSE FOR THE PLASTICS INDUSTRY SEES 100 PIONEER GRADUATES
MALAYSIA’S FIRST INDUSTRY 4.0 TRAINING COURSE FOR THE PLASTICS INDUSTRY SEES 100 PIONEER GRADUATES
Photos Captions:
Photo 1 : Championing Industry 4.0 for plastic industries. From left to right: Prof Mahendhiran, Vice-President R&D of Monash University Malaysia & Chief Executive Officer of Monash R&D Sdn Bhd; Elanjelian Venugopal, Chief Executive of Pembangunan Sumber Manusia Berhad; Tn Hj Suimi Bin Abdul Majid, Deputy Director-General of Department of Skills Development of Ministry of Human Resources; Datuk Lim Kok Boon, President of MPMA and Anston Tan, Principal of iPlast4.0 Sdn Bhd.
Photo 2 : Datuk Lim Kok Boon (center), President of MPMA presenting a token of appreciation to Elanjelian Venugopal, Chief Executive of Pembangunan Sumber Manusia Berhad alongside Tn Hj Suimi Bin Abdul Majid (left), Deputy Director-General of Department of Skills Development of Ministry of Human Resources
Photo 3 : Proud pioneer graduates of the First Step to Injection Moulding 4.0 (FSIM4.0) pilot programme from four companies – LH Plus Sdn Bhd, Mah Sing Plastics Industries Sdn Bhd, Plasform Sdn Bhd and Triplus Industry Sdn Bhd.
Photo 4 : Pioneering the future of plastics industry. Datuk Lim Kok Boon (center), President of MPMA together with the VIPs, CEOs and pioneer graduates of the First Step to Injection Moulding 4.0 (FSIM4.0) pilot programme.
KUALA LUMPUR, 4 April 2019: A group of 100 technicians and engineers from the Malaysian plastics industry have completed Malaysia’s first Industry 4.0 training course, under a 12-month pilot programme organised by the Malaysian Plastics Manufacturers Association (MPMA).
This pioneer batch graduated from MPMA’s First Step to Injection Moulding 4.0 (FSIM4.0) programme that ran from September 2017 to November 2018. The graduation ceremony was held today at the Plenary Theatre of Monash University Malaysia.
Comprising of four different courses, MPMA’s FSIM 4.0 was supported by a RM2.9 million grant from Pembangunan Sumber Manusia Berhad (PSMB) under its InBase Scheme. The programme aims to upskill those working in Malaysia’s plastics industry, and help Malaysian plastics manufacturers stay competitive through achieving operational excellence.
The four courses offered in the FSIM4.0 programme are: Scientific Moulding; First Step to Smart Manufacturing; Smart Maintenance; as well as Lean and Robot Based Automation. Each course consists of five modules and each module requires five days of training.
Three participants underwent all four courses of which two clocked in outstanding achievement by successfully completing and achieving competency in all four courses.
The most important course was Scientific Moulding which saw participation from 45 candidates, out of which 22 successfully passed all five modules. Scientific Moulding is critical as it is the core activity of an injection moulder and equips candidates with the know-how to run efficient and stable processes, ultimately enhancing production efficiency and quality in plastics manufacturing.
“We congratulate this pioneer batch of FSIM 4.0 graduates, who are proof that Malaysia can produce top notch human capital and highly skilled workers,” said Datuk Lim Kok Boon, President of MPMA.
“We must continue supporting our people by equipping them with new, invaluable skills they will need to further their careers. This in turn will contribute to significant economic impact and high-value job creation in the medium to long term,” he added.
Malaysia is one of ASEAN’s top exporters of plastic products, with about 50 percent of production directly exported as finished products. The industry must be able to compete internationally with clients who demand high-quality products.
“MPMA’s next step would be the launch of the Training Factory – a component of the Centre of Excellence. The objective of the Training Factory is to prepare a steady stream of trained workforce who is ready to enter and contribute to the industry,” said Datuk Lim.
The companies whose employees attended FSIM4.0 also applied for grants from the Malaysian Investment Development Authority’s (MIDA) Domestic Industry Strategic Fund (DISF) to obtain equipment. The four participating companies were LH Plus Sdn Bhd, Mah Sing Plastics Industries Sdn Bhd, Plasform Sdn Bhd and Triplus Industry Sdn Bhd.
MPMA has been leading the way in championing Industry 4.0, and supporting the Malaysian government’s initiative to raise the country’s technical capabilities in order to advance into automated and digitized manufacturing.
In 2012, the MPMA Talent Development Programme (TDP) kicked off with the support of a RM3 million grant from the Economic Planning Unit under the Prime Minister’s Department. The objective was to create a pool of knowledge-based technicians and engineers with the capabilities to drive the industry to the future.
TDP was a resounding success and through judicious spending and very careful cost control, MPMA managed to stretch the RM3 million grant to train a total of 384 workers and 18 trainers. The number of workers trained is almost 75% higher than the original target of 220 workers. TDP covered modules in injection moulding, blow moulding and film extrusion processes.
FSIM4.0 was launched by MPMA in 2017 upon concluding the TDP. In the same year, MPMA also collaborated with Monash University Malaysia in an initiative called the Malaysian Plastics Industry Skills Needs Study. The study serves as a key reference for industry stakeholders to assess current and future skills needs.
“We look forward to the continued support of government in the form of training grants, soft loans for equipment upgrading. Malaysia has a chance to stay ahead of the curve because of this support,” said Datuk Lim.
马来西亚塑料制造商协会 (MPMA) 与马来西亚塑料回收协会 (MPRA) 媒体声明 地球日：可持续发展的回收贡献
马来西亚塑料制造商协会 (MPMA) 与马来西亚塑料回收协会 (MPRA) 媒体声明
地球日：可持续发展的回收贡献
吉隆坡4月23日马新社讯 – 马来西亚塑料行业欢迎和支持政府决心确保环境保护与马来西亚的实际发展结合，就如首相敦马哈迪医生于2019年4月20日在吉隆坡纪念碑公园举行的世界地球日庆祝活动上致词时指出 。
作为负责任的厂家、马来西亚塑料制造商协会(MPMA)与马来西亚塑料回收协会 (MPRA) 的成员，这就是我们支持循环经济模式的原因，其中资源的重新部署和再利用是一个重要的组织原则。
回收在保护环境和妥善管理及处理废弃物方面发挥着重要作用。作为一项经济活动，回收创造出有益于社会并有助于可持续发展的新价值。
马来西亚房屋及地方政府部长祖莱达（Zuraida Kamaruddin）最近引入了一个新的框架，有18个新标准，以确保合法回收行业遵守不伤害环境的负责任做法。
也就是说，我们认为马来西亚没有必要去接受他国的垃圾，我们不应该成为发达国家的垃圾倾销地。
本地和国际地球日报道强调，美国和澳大利亚等发达国家现在才意识到他们一直在向东南亚（尤其是马来西亚）出口家庭和城市垃圾。
马来西亚政府严厉打击猖獗的海外家庭和城市垃圾走私进入马来西亚，以及那些处理走私垃圾的非法经营者。自去年7月以来，杨美盈部长领导的能源、科技、环境及气候变化部已关闭了150多家非法经营的公司。
我们将继续支持并准备协助政府打击不法和非法的经营者以保护环境。
马来西亚塑料制造商协会 (MPMA)
马来西亚塑料回收协会 (MPRA)
MEDIA STATEMENT FROM MALAYSIAN PLASTICS MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (MPMA) AND MALAYSIA PLASTIC RECYCLERS ASSOCIATION (MPRA) EARTH DAY: RECYCLING CONTRIBUTES TO SUSTAINABILITY
MEDIA STATEMENT FROM MALAYSIAN PLASTICS MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (MPMA)
AND MALAYSIA PLASTIC RECYCLERS ASSOCIATION (MPRA)
EARTH DAY: RECYCLING CONTRIBUTES TO SUSTAINABILITY
The Malaysian plastics industry welcomes and supports the Government’s drive to ensure environmental protection is in tandem with Malaysia’s physical development, as stated by Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad at the Taman Tugu World Earth Day celebrations on 20 April 2019.
This is why as responsible manufacturers, the members of the Malaysian Plastics Manufacturers Association (MPMA) and the Malaysia Plastic Recyclers Association (MPRA), we support the Circular Economy model where the redeployment and reuse of resources is a key organising principle.
Recycling plays an important role in protecting the environment and properly managing and disposing of waste. As an economic activity, recycling creates new value that benefits society and contributes to sustainability.
A new framework was recently introduced by Housing and Local Government Minister Zuraida Kamaruddin, with 18 new criteria to ensure the legitimate recycling industry adheres to responsible practices which do not harm the environment.
That said, we take the stand that Malaysia has no place for other countries’ rubbish, and that we should not become the developed world’s dumping ground.
Local and international coverage of Earth Day have highlighted that developed countries such as the US and Australia are only now realising that they have been exporting household and municipal waste to South East Asia, and Malaysia in particular.
The Government has clamped down on the rampant smuggling of overseas household and municipal waste into Malaysia, as well as illegal operators who process the smuggled rubbish. The Energy, Science, Technology, Environment and Climate Change Ministry, led by Minister Yeo Bee Yin, has closed down more than 150 of these illegal operations since July last year.
We continue to support and are ready to assist the Government in their efforts to crack down on these unscrupulous and illegal operators and to protect the environment.
MALAYSIAN PLASTICS MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (MPMA)
MALAYSIA PLASTIC RECYCLERS ASSOCIATION (MPRA)
23 APRIL 2019
ECOFIRST THIRD QUARTER NET PROFIT MORE THAN TRIPLE TO RM6.7 MILLION, REVENUE UP 63 PERCENT
ECOFIRST THIRD QUARTER NET PROFIT MORE THAN TRIPLE TO RM6.7 MILLION,
REVENUE UP 63 PERCENT
KUALA LUMPUR, 24 April 2019: PROPERTY development group EcoFirst Consolidated Bhd (EcoFirst) saw its third quarter net profit more than triple to RM6.7 million, boosted by contributions from the first phase of its flagship Ampang Ukay development, LIBERTY@Ampang Ukay (Liberty).
For the third quarter ended 28 February 2019, EcoFirst’s profit before tax also more than doubled to RM8 million, following a 63 percent jump in revenue to RM57.5 million.
“Our continued profitability shows that we are in a solid position for organic growth moving forward, despite the general slowdown in property,” said Dato’ Tiong Kwing Hee, Group Chief Executive Officer.
Organic growth drove its cumulative nine-month operational profit to RM15.5 million soared by 74 percent from RM8.9 million posted in the previous corresponding period, after adjusting for a one-off gain from the Government’s compulsory acquisition of land in December 2017. Recurring income from its retail mall, South City Plaza also contributed to its improved performance.
“With Liberty almost fully sold, we’ve proven our ability to design and build products that meet customers’ demands. We are now preparing for Phase 2 which will comprise of lower density condominiums offering larger-sized units that would suit young growing families,” Tiong said.
“Leveraging on Ampang Ukay’s strategic location and excellent connectivity, we believe that there will be strong demand for Phase 2. We target to launch in early 2020 and we expect Phase 2 to build on the success of Liberty.”
While Ampang Ukay remains EcoFirst’s main growth driver, the Group is also looking to expand its development activities by targeting opportunities to develop small pockets of land in prime, affluent neighbourhoods.
In December 2018, it had proposed to take a 70 percent stake in the Lone Pine group’s Geo Valley Sdn Bhd, which is developing a RM1.25 billion GDV mixed residential and commercial project in Paya Terubong.
This joint venture with the Penang-based Lone Pine group, which developed the award-winning One Tanjong luxury seafront condominium in Tanjung Bungah, is part of EcoFirst’s strategy to partner reputable and well-known brands for more impact that will boost EcoFirst’s bottom-line over the short and medium term.
2,180 PELAJAR DALAM PARLIMEN TEMERLOH MENERIMA SUMBANGAN ‘EXAM KIT’ DARIPADA ROADCARE
(Baju Kuning dari kiri) Tuan Hj Azlan b. Abd Rahman, Pengerusi Majlis Pengetua Sekolah Malaysia Daerah Temerloh, Tuan Hj Wan Abdul Hamid b. Hj Wan Muhammad, Pegawai Pendidikan Daerah Temerloh, YB Tuan Hj Mohd Anuar B. Mohd Anuar, Timbalan Menteri Kerja Raya merangkap Ahli Parlimen Temerloh, Ybhg Dato’ Wan Imran Wan Omar, Ketua Pegawai Operasi Bahagian Penyenggaraan Protasco Berhad dan Tuan Hj Zaberi Abdul Hamid, Pengetua SMK Abu Bakar bersama wakil –wakil pelajar daripada 20 sekolah yang terlibat.
Program yang mendapat kerjasama Pejabat Pendidikan Daerah (PPD) Temerloh dan Majlis Pengetua Sekolah Menengah Daerah Temerloh itu telah dirasmikan oleh Timbalan Menteri Kerja Raya merangkap Ahli Parlimen Temerloh, YB Tuan Hj Mohd Anuar B Mohd Tahir.
YB Tuan Hj Mohd Anuar menyifatkan program tanggungjawab sosial korporat yang dikelolakan oleh Roadcare ini merupakan suatu usaha murni syarikat swasta, pihak berkuasa tempatan (PBT) dan PPD dalam memberikan dorongan yang berterusan kepada para pelajar.
Turut hadir sama dalam majlis tersebut adalah YBhg Dato’ Wan Imran Wan Omar, Ketua Pegawai Operasi Bahagian Penyenggaraan, Protasco Berhad. Beliau berharap kesemua pelajar dalam daerah Temerloh akan mencapai keputusan cemerlang di dalam SPM dan STPM nanti.
“Sumbangan yang diberikan pada hari ini diharap mampu membantu kesemua calon peperiksaan terutamanya daripada keluarga berpendapatan rendah, mempersiapkan diri mereka menjelang peperiksaan penting yang akan diduduki nanti. Pada masa yang sama, ia sebagai tanda motivasi daripada kami kepada semua pelajar yang terlibat” katanya kepada pemberita dalam majlis tersebut.
Protasco dan Roadcare mempunyai misi yang jelas dalam memastikan komuniti setempat dalam kawasan operasi sentiasa mendapat manfaat. Menyedari hakikat peri pentingnya pendidikan dalam mencorak masa depan yang lebih cerah, anak-anak syarikat digalakkan mengadakan program bantuan sebegini. Majlis pada hari ini juga merupakan kesinambungan siri-siri program serupa yang telah dijalankan saban tahun.
Sumbangan yang bernilai lebih RM25,000 ini akan dapat dimanfaatkan oleh 1,911 calon SPM dan 269 calon STPM daripada 20 buah sekolah dalam daerah Temerloh pada tahun ini.
PROTASCO’S ROADCARE GIVES EXAM KITS TO 2,180 SPM AND STPM STUDENTS IN TEMERLOH
ROADCARE MENERUSKAN USAHA MENDIDIK PARA PELAJAR
Dari kiri: YBr Pn Siti Habsah Bt Ahmad, Guru Besar SK Pulau Meranti, YBhg Tn Hj Zulakmal b Hj Sufian, Timbalan Ketua Pengarah Kerja Raya Sektor Infra, JKR Malaysia, Pengarah JKR Selangor, YBhg Tn Ir. Shahabuddin b Mohd Muhayidin dan YBhg Dato’ Wan Imran Wan Omar, Ketua Pegawai Operasi Bahagian Penyenggaraan, Protasco
PUCHONG, 25 Sept – Lebih 436 orang pelajar serta guru di Sekolah Kebangsaan Pulau Meranti pada hari ini telah mendapat manfaat dari ceramah berkenaan Keselamatan Jalan Raya dan bantuan persekolahan, melalui program tanggungjawab sosial korporat (CSR) yang telah diusahasamakan oleh Jabatan Kerja Raya (JKR) dan anak syarikat Protasco Berhad, Roadcare (M) Sdn Bhd (Roadcare).
Selaku peneraju kepakaran penyenggaraan dan pemulihan jalan raya di Malaysia, Roadcare sentiasa menjalankan program tanggungjawab sosial korporat sebegini dari semasa ke semasa. Majlis pada hari juga merupakan kesinambungan siri-siri program serupa yang telah dijalankan saban tahun.
Program pendidikan keselamatan jalan raya yang dirasmikan oleh YBhg Tn Hj Zulakmal b Hj Sufian, Timbalan Ketua Pengarah Kerja Raya Sektor Infra, JKR Malaysia turut menyaksikan penyampaian bantuan persekolahan bernilai RM120 setiap seorang oleh pihak Roadcare kepada 52 pelajar-pelajar asnaf di sekolah tersebut. Kesemua 52 pelajar-pelajar asnaf ini menerima bantuan beg sekolah, alat tulis berserta wang saku. Kelengkapan alat tulis juga diagihkan kepada semua 436 pelajar Sekolah Kebangsaan Pulau Meranti.
Menurut YBhg Dato’ Wan Imran Wan Omar, Ketua Pegawai Operasi Bahagian Penyenggaraan, Protasco, “Protasco dan Roadcare mempunyai misi yang jelas dalam memastikan komuniti setempat sentiasa mendapat manfaat melalui program-program pendidikan. Menyedari hakikat peri pentingnya pendidikan dalam mencorak masa depan yang lebih cerah, kami sentiasa menggalakkan usaha murni sebegini dijalankan oleh kesemua anak-anak syarikat sebagai satu penghargaan dan bantuan yang boleh dimanfaatkan penduduk setempat dalam kawasan operasi”.
Protasco Berhad serta anak-anak syarikat sentiasa meletakkan operasi syarikat yang lebih lestari sebagai objektif perniagaan. Oleh yang demikian, majlis sebegini menjadi platform perkongsian rezeki, acara beramah mesra dan acara ‘turun padang’ yang dapat dimanfaatkan oleh penduduk setempat serta pelbagai pihak berkepentingan yang lain. Apa yang lebih penting, ini merupakan program pendidikan keselamatan jalan raya yang berfaedah dan sangat berguna untuk semua pihak.
ROADCARE CONTINUES ITS EFFORTS TO EDUCATE STUDENTS ON ROAD SAFETY
ROADCARE CONTINUES ITS EFFORTS TO EDUCATE STUDENTS ON ROAD SAFETY
From left: YB Pn Siti Habsah Bt Ahmad, Headmistress SK Pulau Meranti, YBhg Tn Hj Zulakmal b Hj Sufian, Deputy Director General (Infra Sector) PWD Malaysia, Director PWD Selangor, YBhg Tn Ir. Shahabuddin b Mohd Muhayidin and YBhg Dato’ Wan Imran Wan Omar, Chief Operating Officer Maintenance Division, Protasco.
PUCHONG, 25 Sept – More than 432 students and educators of Sekolah Kebangsaan Pulau Meranti were engaged today to increase their awareness on road safety, as well as to receive schooling assistance, through a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme organised jointly by Public Works Department (PWD) and Roadcare (M) Sdn Bhd (Roadcare), a subsidiary of Protasco Berhad
.
A representative from PWD spoke on safety conducts as road users, followed by demonstrations and other road safety tips. A contribution of RM5,000.00 were presented to the school for infrastructure improvements.
As a pioneer and specialist in road construction and maintenance in Malaysia, Roadcare continues to engage with its stakeholders via strategic Corporate Social Responsibility programmes. Today’s event is part of a series of initiatives that Roadcare undertakes consistently every year.
The Road Safety Awareness Programme was launched by Deputy Director General of Infra Sector, PWD YBhg Tn Hj Zulakmal b Hj Sufian, who witnessed a handover of the schooling assistance by Roadcare to 52 underprivileged students at the school. The recipients each received a contribution worth RM120, which include a school bag, stationeries and pocket money.
All students of Sekolah Kebangsaan Pulau Meranti received school stationery supplies at the event.
YBhg Dato’ Wan Imran Wan Omar, Chief Operating Officer of Maintenance Division for Protasco Berhad shared at the event, “Protasco and Roadcare has a clear mission to ensure that local community benefits from such educational programmes. The company recognises the significance of education and how it plays a huge role in shaping a brighter future, hence all of Protasco’s subsidiaries are encouraged to run similar efforts as a way to show gratitude while extending our services to those within our operative areas”.
Sustainability has a big place in Protasco’s operations. Similar programmes has been organised to work as a platform not just to engage with the locals and present the contributions to the less fortunate, but to also heighten awareness on the importance of keeping each other safe, especially on the road”.
PROTASCO’S ANNOUNCEMENT ON THE PASSING OF TAN SRI DATUK DR HADENAN BIN A JALIL, COMPANY CHAIRMAN
PROTASCO’S ANNOUNCEMENT ON THE PASSING OF TAN SRI DATUK DR HADENAN BIN A JALIL, COMPANY CHAIRMAN
KAJANG, 18 SEPTEMBER 2019: Protasco Berhad is saddened to announce the passing of our Company Chairman and Director, Tan Sri Datuk Dr Hadenan Bin A Jalil who has been with us for 9 years.
Tan Sri Datuk Dr Hadenan, aged 73, passed away at noon today at his home in Sungai Buloh, Selangor with his family by his side.
“On behalf of the company, I would like to express our appreciation and gratitude for all of Tan Sri’s contributions throughout the years that he has been with Protasco. He was not only our beloved Chairman but also the head of our Protasco family. His presence and visionary leadership will be missed by all of us,” said Dato’ Sri Ir Chong Ket Pen, Executive Vice Chairman and Group Managing Director.
Former Auditor General, Tan Sri Datuk Dr Hadenan spent his early years as a civil servant under various government ministries, including as Deputy Secretary General (Trade) for Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) and Secretary General at the Ministry of Works. Upon retirement as the Auditor General, he went on to serve in public companies such as Unilever (M) Holding Sdn Bhd, Malaysia Anti-Corruption Commission, PNB Commercial Sdn Bhd, Malayan Banking Berhad and Protasco Berhad.
Any further announcement will be made in due course.
Al Fatihah.