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ANNUAL REPORT

PG 02Notice of Annual General Meeting

PG 03Corporate Information

PG 05President’s Review

PG 09List of Committees: 2012-2014

PG 16Report of the Central Committee from June 2012 to May 2013

16 Design and Branding

16 Membership of the Association

17 Financial Review

17 Human Resource Management & Development and Occupational Safety and Health

19 Standards Development

21 Environment, Safety and Health (ESH) Activities

24 Media and PR Campaign

33 Government and Industry

38 Raw Materials

39 Process Groups

40 Other Key Head Office Activities

44 Report From Branches

47 Plastics Eagle - MPMA

PG 48MPMA’S Presidents

PG 49 Financial Statements

CONTENTS

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NOTICE OF ANNuAL GENERAL MEETING

Notice is hereby given that the 46th Annual General Meeting of the Malaysian Plastics Manufacturers Association will be

held at 10.00 am on Saturday, 15 June 2013 at Maple Room, Level C, One World Hotel, Petaling Jaya.

AGENDA

1. To confirm the minutes of the last Annual General Meeting held on 23 June 2012.

2. To consider and adopt the Annual Report for the period June 2012 to May 2013.

3. To consider and adopt the audited accounts of the Association for the year 2012.

4. To appoint an external auditor.

5. To review the progress of the following activities:

i) Design and Branding/International Business

ii) Human Resource Management and Development

iii) Standards Development

iv) Environment, Safety and Health

v) Plastics Eagle - MPMA

6. To receive reports from MPMA Branches:

i) Johor Branch

ii) Northern Branch

iii) Perak Branch

iv) Sabah Branch

v) Sarawak Branch

7. To consider any other matters.

CC Cheah

Secretary-General

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CORPORATE INFORMATION

PROFILE

The Malaysian Plastics Manufacturers Association (MPMA),

established in 1967, is a progressive trade association

providing leadership and quality service to its members

and the plastics industry. MPMA is the official voice of the

Malaysian plastics industry, representing its members and

the industry in Government interaction, spearheading the

plastics industry’s growth and providing the platforms to

assist members to be globally competitive.

MPMA currently has about 800-odd members comprising

Ordinary members, which represent about 60% of plastics

manufacturers in the country and account for 80% of the

country’s total production of plastic products.

VISION STATEMENT

To be a progressive trade association providing leadership

to the plastics industry.

MISSION STATEMENTS

• We provide direction and leadership to upgrade the

plastics industry through effective government liaison,

strategic alliances, specialised training and industry

studies.

• Wepromotetheusageofplasticswithduecare to the

environment and the community.

OBJECTIVES

• To promote the use,manufacture and processing of

plastics.

• Toprotect,assistandenhancetheinterestofmanufacturers

of plastics.

• Toorganiseandprovidevariousmeansoftrainingtohelp

upgrade the technological level of the plastics industry.

• To encourage co-operation amongmanufacturers of

plastic products, both within and outside Malaysia.

• Togather, analyseandprovidestatistical and technical

data as well as other information of interest.

• Toprovideaplatformformemberstointeractandtofoster

closer rapport among members.

• To co-operate with other trade associations, non-

governmental organisations and other bodies of common

interest to ensure the healthy growth of the plastics

industry.

• TocollaboratewiththeGovernmentinthepromotionof

the plastics industry towards achieving the country’s vision

of becoming a developed nation by 2020.

• To promote the growth of the plastics industry and

transform it into a global player taking into cognisance

its social responsibility towards the environment and

community.

MANAGEMENT

The management of the Association is vested in a Central

Committee comprising 17 members who are elected at each

alternate Annual General Meeting (AGM), four members

nominated by the elected Committee and one representative

from each of the Branches.

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MPMA’S

ORGANISATION

STRuCTuRE

CORPORATE INFORMATION

MPMA’S NETWORK

Head Office37, Jalan 20/14, Paramount Garden46300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, MalaysiaTel : 603-7876 3027Fax : 603-7876 8352E-mail : [email protected] URL : www.mpma.org.my

Malaysian Plastics Design Centre1st Floor, 37, Jalan 20/14, Paramount Garden46300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, MalaysiaTel : 603-7876 2333Fax : 603-7876 8352

Johor Branch2A, Jalan Anggerik 2/4, Taman Anggerik, Skudai81300 Johor Bahru, Johor, MalaysiaTel : 607-558 6558Fax : 607-557 5855E-mail : [email protected]

Northern BranchWismaPlastik40, Jalan Bagan Satu, Taman Bagan13400 Butterworth, Penang, MalaysiaTel : 604-333 3936 Fax : 604-333 3942E-mail : [email protected]

Perak Branch15, Medan Istana 3, Bandar Ipoh Raya30000 Ipoh, Perak, MalaysiaTel : 605-241 3680Fax : 605-241 3370E-mail : [email protected]

Sabah Branchc/o Uniang Plastic Industries (Sabah) Sdn Bhd11.2km, Jalan Tuaran 89350 Inanam, Kota Kinabalu Sabah, MalaysiaTel : 6088-423 881Fax : 6088-423 880E-mail : [email protected]

Sarawak Branchc/o Elim Industries Sdn BhdLot 1370, Block 12, MTLDSama Jaya Free Industrial Zone93450 KuchingSarawak, MalaysiaTel : 6082-365 075Fax : 6082-366 475E-mail : [email protected]

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On behalf of the Central Committee,

I am pleased to present the Annual

Report of the Association for the

period from June 2012 to May 2013

and the audited accounts for the

financial year ended 31 December

2012.

INTRODuCTION

In 2012, the global economic landscape became more challenging

relative to the preceding year. Global growth experienced a

synchronised moderation as weakening economic conditions in

several key economies affected international trade and subsequently

had adverse spillover effects on domestic activities in the emerging

economies. In Asia, economic activity moderated due mainly to

further weakness in external demand arising from the uncertain

global environment.

Despite the challenging global economic environment, the Malaysian

economy recorded a higher growth of 5.6% in 2012 (2011: 5.1%). The

2012 growth was driven by continuing strong domestic demand, with

impressive annual growth in both private consumption and robust

private investment. Private consumption was buoyed by stable

employment and income coupled with lower inflation. Manufacturing

output, especially domestic-oriented industries expanded steadily in

tandem with strong domestic activities.

PERFORMANCE OF THE PLASTICS INDuSTRy

In 2012, the Malaysian plastics industry registered a total turnover

of RM15.94 billion, representing a decline of 1.2% compared to 2011.

The mild decline was due to the weaker demand from the export

sector, both direct (films and bags) and in-direct (electrical and

electronics) exports.

Total direct exports declined marginally by 1%, from RM10.15 billion

for 2011 to RM10.05 billion in 2012 due to a slower demand from the

European Union (EU) market. Exports accounted for 63% of the total

plastic products manufactured. The total exports to total turnover ratio

had shown an increasing trend over the last four years, with this ratio

growing from 56% in 2009 to 59% in 2010, and to 63% for 2011 and

2012, owing to the efforts by our members to promote the export

business into the huge global market, rather than just depending on

the much smaller domestic market.

Moving forward, the plastics industry will face challenges in managing

manpower cost taking into consideration the effects of the minimum

wage requirements and the slow recovery in the global economy.

ASSISTING MEMBERS MEET THE CHALLENGES OF 2012 – 2013

One particular major issue faced by the plastics industry during

the period under review was the proposed implementation of the

minimum wages.

On 30 April 2012, the Prime Minister announced that minimum wage

rates of RM900 and RM800 per month would be implemented

for Peninsular Malaysia and East Malaysia respectively, effective

1 January 2013. MPMA was very concern about the impact of the

proposed rates and the short time frame for implementation as the

sudden and huge increase in wages would have an adverse impact

on the plastics industry, particularly, on the SMEs.

Subsequent to the announcement, MPMA initiated and led the

discussions with several trade associations to formulate strategies

and to offer counter proposals to the Government. MPMA was able

tomeettheSecretariatoftheNationalWagesConsultativeCouncil

(NWCC)on6August2012andhadsubmittedawrittenproposalon

17 August 2012, highlighting the following:

1. Given the unemployment rate of 3.1%, it was extremely difficult to

employ local workers. Consequently, the industry’s dependence

on foreign workers is due to the tight local labour market.

2. Employers have to pay an additional RM293-RM343 per month

for employing every foreign worker, as the costs of levy, amenities

and insurances have to be borne by the employer.

3. Local workers do not enjoy such benefits, and are therefore

discriminated.

4. There would be a huge additional outflow of cash being remitted

overseas arising from the higher wages for the foreign workers,

estimated to be RM14.4 billion per annum.

5. Minimum wage policy would have a severe impact on

manufacturing cost, if the basic pay of foreign workers increases

to RM900.

In the said submission, MPMA had made the following appeals:

1. The costs of levy, amenities and insurances to be borne by foreign

workers.

2. The existing contracts with foreign workers should be allowed to

continue until the expiry date, and the quantum of the minimum

wages for foreign workers should be gradually phased in over a

period of two years.

3. Shift allowance and attendance allowance be allowed to be

computed as part of minimum wages, and the quantum of such

allowances shall not be fixed.

4. To allow transport allowance, housing allowance and meal

allowance be computed as a component of minimum wages.

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In order to galvanize stronger and wider support, MPMA had invited

several other trade associations to brief them on the proposals.

Several of these associations subsequently submitted similar

proposalstoNWCCinsupportofthegroup’scollectivestand.

Notwithstanding the above, the industry was however still very

concern about the high cost of foreign labour as well as the

deadline of 1 January 2013 for the implementation of minimum

wages. Consequently, MPMA together with other trade associations

continued to lobby the Government on these two crucial issues.

TherewereseveralmeetingswiththeNWCC,theMITIMinister,the

Health Minister and the Minister of Human Resources to convey the

hardship that would be faced by operating companies, particularly

the SMEs, upon the implementation of minimum wages for foreign

workers. After all these collective efforts, the Cabinet eventually

decided that all SME companies would be granted an automatic

deferment of minimum wages implementation till 31 December 2013

for foreign workers. It was also decided that foreign workers who

qualify for minimum wages would bear the cost of the levy, and that

hostel accommodation cost of up to RM50 per month (or such sums

that can be justified with the approval of the authorities) would be

automatically allowed for deduction from these foreign workers.

The minimum wages policy coupled with the shortage of local

workers would have a long term impact on the industry. The plastics

industry must therefore find alternatives to reduce the dependence

on labour. Amongst the possible alternatives are to improve on

process automation, invest in high speed production and shift to high

value added production – all of which requires further support from

the Government. In this regard, MPMA had been discussing with the

Government to extend the time limit of the Reinvestment Allowance

as well as providing more soft loans to assist the industry towards

automation and less labour dependence.

MANAGING MANPOWER ISSuES WITH TALENT DEVELOPMENT

Manpower related issues such as the minimum wages, retirement

age, shortage of labour; have driven many companies to strategise

on manpower development, and in particular - the area of skills

development.WeinMPMArefertothisas‘TalentDevelopment’.

There are two main reasons why members should be concerned

about developing their respective talents. Firstly, from a company

perspective, development is key to becoming truly competitive.

Whenyoudevelopemployeesproperly,youpositionyourcompany

to attract and retain stronger talent - so you can ultimately build a

more competent workforce that thrives under the pressure of today’s

prevalent workplace challenges. Arising there from, your business

would be better equipped to expeditiously seize opportunities

and expand into new markets. Secondly, development stimulates

each individualwithin theworkforce.When current trends such

as flat organizations, internal knowledge networking, and multi-

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specialisation put the spotlight on individual gaps in competencies,

development would arm and strengthen employees with new skills

and behaviours to fill those gaps, so they can positively respond to

rapid change and growth. At the same time, development provides

individuals with the motivation and engagement needed to serve

the mission of the company as a whole.

In this regard, as members are aware, the MPMA Talent Development

Programme (TDP), which is financed by a RM3 million grant from the

Economic Planning Unit (EPU), has been launched in 2012 with the

primary objective of upgrading the skills level of the Malaysian plastics

industry. The MPMA TDP has three certification levels and these are

Advanced Scientific Moulding Certification, Expert Scientific Moulding

Certification and Train the Trainers Certification. (Further information

on the TDP activities are report under item 4 of the annual report).

MPMA’S MEDIA AND PR CAMPAIGN

Whilst the plastics industry has to contendwith the increasing

business challenges, one other issue that has continued to adversely

affect the plastics industry is the negative perception of plastics. As

members are aware, MPMA had undertaken a contribution drive

in 2011 to fund a Media and PR campaign to address the negative

perception of plastics. A PR company was subsequently engaged

to formulate an effective media and PR strategy, and the strategy

developed by the PR company has been progressing as planned

during the period under review.

Phase 1 of the strategy calls for the engagement with the public

througha‘Don’tbeaLitterbug’Campaign.Thestrategybehindthis

phase is to throw the spotlight on littering – and not plastics, as the

main cause of waste problems. Phase 2 of the strategy is to further

displace the negative perceptions of plastics through the anti-litter

campaign plus the 3Rs of Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. Phase 3 of the

campaign is to educate and promote the positive side of plastics by

highlighting on the sustainability aspects of plastic products.

Details of the activities undertaken in connection with the Media

and PR Campaign can be found on MPMA’s website at www.mpma.

org.my(referto‘MediaandPRCampaign’presentationforMPMA

RoadshowsandMediaandPRCampaignCirculars)andonthe‘Don’t

be a Litterbug” facebook page.

It is imperative that members of the industry continue to support the

MPMA Media and PR Campaign as the issue of the misconception

of plastics is something that will not go away easily. Members are

encouraged to read the Media and PR Campaign Circulars which

can be found on the MPMA website to understand more of what

has been done and, in particular on what can members do for the

industry pursuant to the Media and PR Campaign.

Lim Kok Boon

MPMA President

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我很幸慰能夠代表中央理事会

提呈本公会2012年6月至2013

年5月的年度报告及截至2012

年12日31日的受审刻账目。

引言

2012年，全球经济景观比起往年变得更具挑战性。随着几

个主要济体的经济条件疲弱而影响国际贸易和随后的不利

效应影响新兴经济体的国内经济活动，全球成长受到同步

缓和，在亚洲，经济活动缓和主要是因为不明朗的全球环

境造成外需加剧疲弱。

尽管面对全球经济环境的挑战，马来西亚2012年经济取得

更高的成长，达5.6巴仙（2011:百分之5.1)。2012年的成

长是由强劲的内需带动，在私人消费和强劲的私人投资取

得亮丽的全年成长。私人消费由稳定就业和入息及低通膨

支撑着。制造业的产量，尤其是供应本地市场的工业随着

强大的国内经济活动稳定扩展。

塑胶工业的表现

在2012年，马来西亚塑胶工业取得总值159亿4千万令吉营

业额，和2011年相比，下降了1.2巴仙。这轻微的下降是由

于出口行业的需求软弱，包括直接出口（胶片和胶袋）和

间接出口（电器和电子产品）。

总直接出囗降1巴仙，从2011年的101亿5千万令吉至2012年

的100亿5千万令吉，这归究于欧盟市场的需求软弱。出口占

了塑胶产品总产的百分之63。总出口对总营业额的比例，

在过去四年呈现一个上升的趋势，这比例从 2009年的百分

之56至2010年的百分之59，及2011和2012年的百分之63，

这都归功于我们的会员致力于推广出口生意到庞大的全球

市场，而不只单靠有限的国内市场。

向前远瞻，考虑到最低薪金条例的影响和全球经济复苏缓

慢，塑胶工业将会面对管理人力成本的挑战。

协助会员面对2012至2013年的挑战

塑胶工业在回顾期间所面对的主要课题是建议中的最低薪

金制。

在2012年4月30日，首相宣布将在2013年1月1日，实施马

来西亚半岛每月900令吉和东马每月800令吉的最低薪金。

MPMA很关注这项建议中的薪金率和短时间内实施所带来的

冲击，因为突然和大幅的提升薪金将会对塑胶工业造成巨

大冲击，尤其是中小型企业。

随着这项宣布，MPMA率先和几个商会会谈，以便制定策略

和反建议给政府。本会成功在2012年8月6日和全国工资咨

询委员会（NWCC）的秘书会谈，并在2012年8月17日提交书

面建议，强调以下各点:

1．现今的失业率是3.1巴仙，要聘请本地员工非常艰难。

因此，工业界非常依赖外国劳工。

2．雇主必须每月多付293至343令吉来雇用每一名外国劳

工，因为人头税，住宿设施和保险必须由雇主承担。

3．本地员工没能享有这些优惠，因此被歧视。

4．这将造成大量的现金被汇出国外，预计将达每年144亿

令吉。

5．如果外国员工的基本工资调高至900令吉，最低薪金政

策将会给生产成本造成强大冲击。

在提交建议时，MPMA已经作出以下的上诉:

1．人头税，住宿设施和保险由外国员工自己承担。

2．和外国员工现有的合约获准延续至届满，外国工人的最

低薪金应在两年内分阶段进行。

3．轮班津贴和出席津贴获准被纳入计算最低薪金，但是数

额不限。

4．获准将交通津贴，房屋津贴和膳食津贴纳入计算最低薪

金。

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为了获得更广泛的支持，本已经邀请各个商会并向他们简报

这项书面建议，其中几个商会也提呈相似的建议给NWCC，以

表达工业界的共同立场。

然而塑胶工业依然很关注外国员工的高成本和必须2013年1

月实施最低薪金制的期限。MPMA会和其他商会针对这两项

重要课题继续游说政府。我们已经和NWCC多次会面，我们

也会见了国际贸易和工业部长，卫生部长和人力资源部长以

便传达中小型企业在实行外国员工最低薪金制时所面对的难

题。经过这些集体的努力，内阁最终决定所有的中小型企

业公司获得自动暂缓实行外国员工最低薪金制直至2013年

12月31日。同时也决定人头税由外国员工承担及宿舍住宿费

最高每月50令吉（如超过50令吉，雇主可向人力资源部申

请）将自动被允许由以领取最低薪金外国员工薪金中扣除。

这项最低薪金制加上本地员工的短缺将为工业界带来长远的

冲击。工业界一定要找出替代方案来减少对劳工的依赖。其

中的替代方法包括改进自动化的程序，投资在高速生产和

转变成高值生产 - 这些都需要政府更多奖励的支持。MPMA

已经和政府讨论延长再投资津贴的时限及提供更多的低息

贷款以协助工业走向自动化和减少对劳工的依赖。

以专才发展来管理人力课题

人力课题如最低薪金制，延长退休年龄，劳工短缺，已经促

使很多公司拟订人力发展计划，特别是技能发展这方面。

我们MPMA将它称为“专才发展“。

有两个主要原因为什么会员们必须关注专才的发展。第一，

以一家公司的观点，人才发展是成为真正有竞争力的关键。

当你适当的栽培员工，你把公司提升为可以吸引和保留更

好的人才的方位 - 你最终可以建立一个更有能力的团队，

可以在现今充满职场挑战的压力下脱颖而出。因此，你的

生意将更具备条件，速把握机会和扩展到新市场。第二，

培训能激励每一个员工。现今的趋势趋于平面组织，内

部知识网络和多方面专能，将注意力投射在个人的能力差

距 - 培训加强雇员的新技术和行为以填补该差距，以便他

们能够适应快速改变和成长。同时，培训能激励个人致力

达到公司的目标。

在这方面，会员们了解到，MPMA专才发展项目(TDP)，是

通过首相署经济策划单位(EPU)所提供的300万令吉拨款资

助，已经在2012年推展，其主要目的是提升马来西亚塑胶

工业的技术水平。这个培训有三个水准的认证，它们是高

级科学踌模证书，专业科学造模证书和导师培训证书。

(更多有关TDP活动的资讯在年报第4项内）。

MPMA媒体和公关运动

塑胶工业除了要和不断加剧的商业挑战抗衡，其中一直干忧

塑胶工业的课题，就是公众对塑胶的负面看法。会员们都清

楚，MPMA已经在2011年举办一项捐款运动来资助媒体和公关

运动，以解决这个对塑胶的负面看法的问题。本会已聘请了

一家公关公司来协助制定一个有效的媒体和公关策略。这个

由公关公司制定的策略已经在这个回顾的期间如期展开。

第一阶段的策略是通过一个“别做个垃圾虫”的运动让公众

参与。这阶段的策略是把造成废物问题的主因的注意力放在

乱丢垃圾上 - 而不是塑胶。第二阶段的策略是通过反乱

丢垃圾运动和3R来排除塑胶的负面看法。第三阶段是教育

和提倡塑胶的正面讯息，强调塑胶产品可持续性的特性。

这些由媒体和公关运动所举办的活动的凭证可以在MPMA网

站www.mpma.org.my(参考MPMA巡回演讲和媒体与公关运动

通告内的“媒体和公关运动”）和“别做个垃圾虫”面子

书找到。

会员们继续支持MPMA的媒体和公关运动是很迫切的，因为对

塑胶的错误看法不容易被消除。会员受促阅读可以在MPMA网

站找到的媒体和公关运动的通告，以了解我们已经实行的话

动以及会员们可以为媒体和公关运动做些什么。

马来西亚塑胶厂商公会会长

林国文谨启

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CENTRAL COMMITTEE

President

Mr Lim Kok Boon

Great Wall Plastic Industries Bhd

Honorary Presidents

MrWeeHongIm

Chong Wah Plastics Sdn Bhd

Dato’ Liew Sew Yee

Thong Fook Corporation Sdn Bhd

Mr Callum Chen

LH Plus Sdn Bhd

(formally known as Lee Huat Plastics

Industries Sdn Bhd)

Vice-Presidents

Pn Noraini S Talib

Sipro Plastic Industries Sdn Bhd

Mr Eddie Fong

Plasform Sdn Bhd

Dato’ Raymond Sng

Plastic Centre Sdn Bhd

Secretary-General

Mr CC Cheah

See Hau Global Sdn Bhd

Assistant Secretary-General

Tuan Hj Mohd Fitri Mohd Aris

Azman Hamzah Plastik Sdn Bhd

Treasurer

Mr Tan Cheow Ho

Lam Seng Plastics Industries Sdn Bhd

Internal Auditor

Mr Ivan Tan

Sekoplas Industries Sdn Bhd

Public Relations Officer

Dato’ Tan Boon-Pun

Greatpac Sdn Bhd

Welfare Officer

Mr Chow Chee Yut

Combi-Pack Sdn Bhd

Committee Members

Mr Seow Thong Seng

Everyday Brush Industries (M) Sdn Bhd

Mr Thye Hong Kuen

Hond Tat Industries Sdn Bhd

Mr FK Lee

Mah Sing Plastics Industries Sdn Bhd

Mr Liew Yew Aw

Polyparts Sdn Bhd

Mr SH Choo

Scientex Packaging Film Sdn Bhd

Mr Simon Tan Seow Kwang

Sidney Industries Sdn Bhd

En Alyasa Gan Abdullah

Teck See Plastic Sdn Bhd

Mr Yeon Kok Kuang

Triplus Industries Sdn Bhd

Mr CP Lam

Wilayah Plastic Sdn Bhd

Chairman, Johor Branch

Mr Lim Chun Yow

BP Plastics Sdn Bhd

Chairman, Northern Branch

MrTanWeeMing

Prestige Dynamics Industries Sdn Bhd

Chairman, Perak Branch

Mr Johnson Phoon

Alphaplas Industries Sdn Bhd

Chairman, Sabah Branch

Datuk Alan Ang Poon Seong

Uniang Plastic Industries (Sabah)

Sdn Bhd

Chairman, Sarawak Branch

Mr George Lee He Liong

Elim Industries Sdn Bhd

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EXECuTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS (EXCO) 2012-2014

Mr Lim Kok Boon

MrWeeHongIm

Mr Callum Chen

Pn Noraini S Talib

PROJECT GROuP COMMITTEES

1. DESIGN AND BRANDING

1.1 Malaysian Plastics Design Centre (MPDC)

Mr Callum Chen – Chairman LH Plus Sdn Bhd (formally known as Lee Huat Plastics Industries Sdn Bhd)

Mr Lim Kok Boon Great Wall Plastic Industries Bhd

MrWeeHongIm Chong Wah Plastics Sdn Bhd

Tuan Haji Mohd Fitri Bin Md Aris Azman Hamzah Plastik Sdn Bhd

Mr Seow Thong Seng Everyday Brush Industries (M) Sdn Bhd

Mr Goh Boon King Guppy Plastic Industries Sdn Bhd

Mr Tan Tin Nam

Ms Giam Siew Tho MPMA Secretariat

2. HuMAN RESOuRCE MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT

2.1 Plastics Technology Training Centre Management Committee

Mr Eddie Fong – Chairman Plasform Sdn Bhd

Mr SH Lai – Vice-Chairman Lotte Chemical Titan (M) Sdn Bhd

Mr Cheong Peng Khuan – Chairman, MPMA PTTC Johor Lotte Chemical Titan (M) Sdn Bhd

Mr Tan Gim Chaw – Chairman, MPMA PTTC Northern Toray Plastics (M) Sdn Bhd

En Zamri M Said – Chairman, MPMA PTTC Selangor Petronas Chemicals Group Berhad

MsWeeChingYun Chong Wah Plastics Sdn Bhd

Mr Lim Kok Boon Great Wall Plastic Industries Berhad

Mr Tan Cheow Ho Lam Seng Plastics Industries Sdn Bhd

Mr Callum Chen LH Plus Sdn Bhd (formally known as Lee Huat Plastics Industries Sdn Bhd)

Mr Yasuhiro Shioya Petrochemicals (M) Sdn Bhd

Mr Eddie Fong

Dato’ Raymond Sng

Mr CC Cheah

Tuan Hj Mohd Fitri Mohd Aris

Mr Tan Cheow Ho

Mr YA Liew

Dato’ Tan Boon-Pun

Mr CY Chow


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3. STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT

3.1 Association Standards Committee (ASC) – Plastic Products

PnNorAzinaYahaya–ChairmanofASC,WG4 Great Wall Plastic Industries Berhad

Mr Chandran Krishnan – Deputy Chairman of ASC SME Ordanance Sdn Bhd

Dato’ Dr Zahrah bte Abdul Kadir B & Z Plastic Industry Sdn Bhd

DrDzuraidahAbdWahab Jabatan Kejuruteraan Mekanik dan Bahan, UKM

Dr Loo Koi Sang Institut Kimia Malaysia

En Mohd Noor Bidin Jabatan Pengairan dan Saliran Malaysia

Ms Ratna Devi Nadarajan Malaysian Association of Standards Users

Dr Koh Kar Chai Persatuan Perubatan Malaysia

Pn Zarina Rasmin SIRIM Berhad (Plastics and Ceramic Programme)

Pn Norfaizah Nasir SIRIM Berhad

Dr Ir Loke Kean Hooi The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia

Mr Goh Boon King Guppy Plastic Industries Sdn Bhd

Mr Hong Boon Khiam Lotte Chemical Titan (M) Sdn Bhd

MrChoyChungMeng–ChairmanofWG1 Petronas LNG Sdn Bhd

MrJCBhandari–ChairmanofWG3 Ahmad Edar Sdn Bhd

EnMohdNoor–ChairmanofWG5 Lam Seng Plastics Ind Sdn Bhd

DrIrLokeKeanHooi–ChairmanofWG6 TencateGeosynthetics Asia Sdn Bhd

3.2 Working Groups Formed under TC3 / Association Standards Committee

3.2.1 Working Group 1 on Blow Moulding

Mr Choy Chung Meng – Chairman Petronas LNG Sdn Bhd

Mr Puah Boon Kern Greif (M) Sdn Bhd

En Mohd Noor Lam Seng Plastics Industries Sdn Bhd

EnShazaliWosnin Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd

Mr CK Soong Plastic Centre Sdn Bhd

Mr Ng Boon Lian Rex Plastics Sdn Bhd

Ms Catherine Lim Takaso Rubber Products Sdn Bhd

Mr Hong Chai Huat Taiko Drum Industries Sdn Bhd

MrWoonThenYew Today’s Plastics Industry Sdn Bhd

Mr Terence Lau U-Lik (M) Sdn Bhd

3.2.2 Working Group 4 on Plastics Films and Lamination

Pn Nor Azina Yahaya – Chairman Great Wall Plastic Industries Berhad

Mr YL Pang Advanced Packaging Tech (M) Bhd

En Rosfaizal b Abd Hamid B & Z Plastics Industry Sdn Bhd

MsWeeChingYun Chong Wah Plastics Sdn Bhd

Cik Hazlinda bt Yaakob / En Mohd bin Hashim Daibochi Plastic & Packaging Industry Bhd


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Ms Danielle Lee Dow Chemical (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd

Mr Tony Cheam Everwin Plastic Sdn Bhd

Ms Koh Siew Ching / Mr Aw Yeong CH Malaysia Packaging Industry Bhd

Ms Lok Mei Mei Packaging Research Centre Sdn Bhd

EnShazaliWosnin Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd

En Mohd Yusrin / En Izwan Hadi / Ms Maria Nita Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd

Mr Chuan Teik Boon Tomypak Bhd

3.2.3 Working Group 5 on Injection Moulding

En Mohd Noor – Chairman Lam Seng Plastics Industries Sdn Bhd

En Noramiza Mohd Azman Hamzah Plastik Sdn Bhd

MrSeowThongSeng/MrWoonCheeYoong Everyday Brush Industry Sdn Bhd

Mr BK Goh / En Mohd Hafiz Yacob Guppy Plastic Industries Sdn Bhd

MrWongDuenYuen Mah Sing Plastics Industry Sdn Bhd

Mr Alex Gan / Mr SC Tan Plastictecnic (M) Sdn Bhd

En Mohd Yusrin Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd

Mr Chandran Krishnan SME Ordanance Sdn Bhd

Mr Aloysius Mun Viscount Plastic Sdn Bhd

3.2.4 Working Group 6 on Woven / Non-woven Products and Geosynthetics

Dr Ir Loke Kean Hooi – Chairman Tencate Geosynthetics Asia Sdn Bhd

Mr Chang Kheng Fatt Emas Kiara Sdn Bhd

En Abdul Razak bin Salleh Masray Plastik Sdn Bhd

Mr Daniel Cheok Tego Sdn Bhd

Mr Chua Chin Lin Poly-Yarn Ind Sdn Bhd

Mr Ng Lee Yew Sweetco Ind Sdn Bhd

4. ENVIRONMENT, SAFETy AND HEALTH

4.1 Malaysian Plastics Forum

Mr Lim Kok Boon – Chairman Great Wall Plastic Industries Bhd

En Ahmad Khairuddin Sha’aban Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd – Chairman, Education and Awareness Committee

En Norehsan bin Mahmud Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd – Chairman, MPA-PRPG

MrWeeHongIm Chong Wah Plastics Sdn Bhd

Dato’ Raymond Sng Plastic Centre Sdn Bhd

Mr CC Cheah See Hau Global Sdn Bhd

Mr Ivan Tan Sekoplas Industries Sdn Bhd

Mr Adrian Ng Industrial Resins (Malaysia) Berhad


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Mr Cheong Peng Khuan Lotte Chemical Titan (M) Sdn Bhd

Mr Lau Chee Ming Lotte Chemical Titan (M) Sdn Bhd

Mr Lim Eng Lee Lotte Chemical Titan (M) Sdn Bhd

Mr Eric Ng Chee Seng Malayan Electro-Chemical Industry Co Sdn Bhd

En A Mazlan A Razak Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd

En Hazemi Mohamed Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd

Mr Lim Boon Hoe Petrochemicals (M) Sdn Bhd

Mr Seah Hwa Yong Petrochemicals (M) Sdn Bhd

Mr Yee Kok Leong Toray Plastics (M) Sdn Bhd

4.2 Recyclers Sub-Committee

Mr CC Cheah – Chairman See Hau Global Sdn Bhd

Mr Song Eu Chai Chuan Weng Plastic Sdn Bhd

Mr Seah Kian Hoe Heng Hiap Industries Sdn Bhd

Ms May Teo Karich Sdn Bhd

MrWBTan Plasticycle Industries Sdn Bhd

Mr Nantha Kumar AL Khadra Plastics Sdn Bhd

Mr Yap Koon Fatt YB Enterprise Sdn Bhd

4.3 MPMA Malaysian EPS Recycling Council (MERC)

Mr Liew Tien Choy – Chairman Styrene Foam Sdn Bhd

Mr Edmund Yeoh – Vice-Chairman Jebsen & Jessen Broadway (M) Sdn Bhd

Mr Dennis Cheng – Secretary Progressive Foam Sdn Bhd

Mr Alan Ho – Treasurer Uracon Enterprise

MrKongChunWah Amrich Foam Manufacturing (M) Sdn Bhd

Mr Loh Kean Heng BASF (M) Sdn Bhd

Mr Patrick Kok EPS Solutions Sdn Bhd

MrWeeHongIm Foam Packaging Industries Sdn Bhd

Mr Allan Yap Foam Polystyrene Enterprise Sdn Bhd

Mr Ng Ah Huat Plasmac Engineering Sdn Bhd

MrWongTY Poly Foam Enterprise Sdn Bhd

Mr KK Ling SE Packaging Sdn Bhd

Mr TS Ow Zhaori Packaging Industries (M) Sdn Bhd

5. RAW MATERIALS

5.1 Raw Materials Co-ordination Sub-Committee

Mr SH Choo – Chairman Scientex Resources Sdn Bhd

Mr Lim Kok Boon Great Wall Plastic Industries Bhd


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6. MEMBERSHIP

6.1 Membership Services Sub-Committee (Head Office)

Mr CY Chow – Chairman Combi-Pack Sdn Bhd

MrTanWeeMing–Chairman,NorthernBranch/ Prestige Dynamics Industries Sdn Bhd Chairman Northern Branch Membership Sub-Committee

Mr Yeong Sai Key Sheng Foong Plastic Industries Sdn Bhd – Chairman, Perak Branch Membership Sub-Committee

Mr Tang Hong Koon Various Resources (M) Sdn Bhd – Chairman, Johor Branch Membership Sub-Committee

Datuk Alan Ang Poon Seong – Chairman, Sabah Branch / Uniang Plastic Industries (Sabah) Sdn Bhd Chairman Sabah Branch Membership Sub-Committee

Mr George Lee He Liong – Chairman, Sarawak Branch / Elim Industries Sdn Bhd Chairman Sarawak Branch Membership Sub-Committee


Mr CP Lam Wilayah Plastic Sdn Bhd

7. INTERNATIONAL BuSINESS

7.1 International Business

Mr Callum Chen – Chairman LH Plus Sdn Bhd (formally known as Lee Huat Plastics Industries Sdn Bhd)

Mr CY Chow Combi-Pack Sdn Bhd

Mr YA Liew Polyparts Sdn Bhd

Pn Noraini S Talib Sipro Plastic Industries Sdn Bhd


Mr CP Lam Wilayah Plastic Sdn Bhd

8. PROCESS GROuP

8.1 PE Pipes and Fittings Sub-Committee

En Zamri Mohd Said – Chairman Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd

Mr Lionel Pereira AWT Fusion Sdn Bhd

Mr Ong Yoong Keong / Mr Ong Yoong Han Bina Plastic Industries Sdn Bhd

Mr KH Lou Borouge Pte Ltd

En K S Khalaf / EnMuhammed Kadhim Dure-Mine Sdn Bhd

MrAmosYeo/MrJustinWongLeongMing George Fischer (M) Sdn Bhd

MrJimmyWang Megapadu Sdn Bhd

Tn Hj. Ruzlan / En Anuar Ismail Musa & Rahman Plastic Ind Sdn Bhd

En Azizul Farhan Saupi Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd

Mr Sun Nan Ping Polyflow Pipes Sdn Bhd

Tengku Ivan Mansur / En Ismandi Hj Hussain Polyolefins Pipe Berhad

Ms Lim Moh Nee Polyware Sdn Bhd


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Mr Teh Leng Kang / Pn Noraishah Selamat Resintech Plastics (M) Sdn Bhd

CikWanNorisahWanAwang/EnRoslanBAzizan SIRIM QAS International Sdn Bhd

Mr Lau Kee Hong / Mr Ng Kee Choong Spirolite (M) Sdn Bhd

MrNgaiCheeWhye SpindMalaysia Sdn Bhd

Cik Nurolaswaniza Tegas Venture Sdn Bhd

Mr Joseph Hoh Timplas Industries (M) Sdn Bhd

Mr Lai Seng Heng / Mr Looi Chee Meng Lotte Chemical Titan (M) Sdn Bhd

Mr John Liew Weida (M) Bhd

Mr Alfred Pui Weidasar Sdn Bhd

Mr AY Lai – Honorary Member FPKW Engineering

MrWongLyeSeng–HonoraryMember Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd

8.2 PVC Pipes and Profiles Sub-Committee

Mr Ong Kok Cheng – Chairman Chin Lean Plastic Factory Sdn Bhd

Mr Hum See Beng Arensi Marley (M) Sdn Bhd

Mr Ong Yoong Keong / Mr Ong Yoong Han Bina Plastic Industries Sdn Bhd

Mr Soh Chee Leong Cew Sin Plastic Pipe Sdn Bhd

MrChimWengYew Hup Soon Plastic Industrial Sdn Bhd

Mr Leow Teow Hong Industrial Resins (Malaysia) Bhd

MrYongWeiChong Lock & Key Hardware Sdn Bhd

Mr Eric Ng / Ms Peggy Lee MECI Co Sdn Bhd

Mr Tan Lay Kian Milnes Technoplas Sdn Bhd

En Umat Lokman / En Hazemi Mohamad Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd

MrJimmyKeok/MrNgKokWeng Nulogictec Industries Sdn Bhd

Mr Didier Carriere Paling Industries Sdn Bhd

MrTaiCheeWai South Asia Fibre Industries Sdn Bhd

Mr Joseph Hoh / Mr Rendy Chong / Ms Tracy Hoh Timplas Industries (M) Sdn Bhd

En Zakry Mohd Iwaz Zer Plastic Sdn Bhd

8.3 FRP Panel Tank Manufacturers (FPTM) Group

Mr Tan Eng Huat – Chairman Pipeco Sdn Bhd

Mr Tan Teck Lim – (Co-Chairman) Wylit Industries Sdn Bhd

Mr Chik Chee Kong Anchor-Link Sdn Bhd

Mr Tay Choi Guan / Mr Tommy Chang AYS Metal Products & Engineering Sdn Bhd

Mr LH Pan George Kent (Malaysia) Bhd

MrKTLim/MrSamWong/MrCBLoo G-FRP Industry Sdn Bhd

Mr Peter Low Potaglas Tank Sdn Bhd

Mr Kenny Chee Reliance Pacific Tanks Sdn Bhd

Mr Chai Foh Yon Yi Sing Composite Industries Sdn Bhd

Mr Tan Soon Huat YT Fibreglass Industries Sdn Bhd


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1. DESIGN AND BRANDING

1.1 Malaysian Plastics Design Centre (MPDC)

The focus of the Malaysian Plastics Design Centre during the period in review is to pursue the implementation of the MPMA-

Talent Development Programme (TDP) for the Malaysian plastics industry.

Realising the importance of skilled workers for the future of the plastics industry, the MPMA-TDP focuses on upgrading the

competencies of workers to understand the latest techniques as well as broaden their scope and give depth of knowledge

in processing technology. Companies that have benefitted from the training can expect to meet higher quality standards

and remain cost effective and competitive.

Please refer to item no. 4.1 for more information on the Programme.

2. MEMBERSHIP OF THE ASSOCIATION

Membership of the Association comprised Ordinary Members and Associate Members. Details as at 26 April 2013 are as follows:

2.1 Membership Services

The Membership Services Sub-Committee continued to identify and recruit new members during the period under review.

During the period, 27 new members comprising 18 ordinary members and 9 associate members were recruited. During the

same period, 29 ordinary members and 10 associate members resigned while 7 ordinary members and 3 associate members

are not contactable. The total number of members stands at 769.

REPORT OF THE CENTRAL COMMITTEE(From June 2012 - May 2013)

Associate Members154

Ordinary Members615

Johor112

Northern151

Perak81

Sarawak23

Sabah15

Central387

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3. FINANCIAL REVIEW

The amalgamated income for MPMA for the year 2012 amounted to RM2,491,426.

The Association recorded an amalgamated surplus of RM29,183 before taxation for the year. Please refer to the section on

Financial Statement.

4. HuMAN RESOuRCE MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT AND OCCuPATIONAL SAFETy AND HEALTH

4.1 MPMA’s Talent Development Programme

In 2011, the Economic Planning Unit (EPU) within the Prime

Minister’s Department allocated a RM3 million grant to MPMA

to develop human capital for the industry, known as the MPMA-

Talent Development Programme (TDP). The MPMA TDP’s

primary objective is to create a pool of knowledge-based

technicians/engineers who would be able to drive product

innovation and transform companies from Original Equipment

Manufacturing (OEM) to Original Design Manufacturing (ODM)

and eventually to Original Brand Manufacturing (OBM).

The Programme comprised three certif ication levels,

namely, Advanced and Expert Scientific Injection Moulding

Certification as well as Train-the-trainer Certification.

As of 30 April 2013, 18 local trainers from 11 training centres

and 77 participants from 24 companies have benefitted from

the Programme. Since June 2012, MPMA has organised two

Train-The-Trainer (TTT) Certifications and eight Advanced

Scientific Injection Moulding Certifications.

MPMA also organised two Seminars entitled ‘Process

Optimisation via Scientific Moulding’ at MPMA Head Office on

22 January 2013 and Advanced Technology Training Center

(ADTEC), Taiping, on 21 March 2013.

4.2 6th MPMA International Plastics Conference (MIPC)

The 6th edition of the MPMA International Plastics Conference

(MIPC) took place on 2 and 3 October 2012 at the Saujana

Hotel, Subang, with the theme “Sustainable Development

in the Plastics Industry”. The Conference was attended by Members at the 6th MIPC

MPMA’s President, Mr Lim Kok Boon (right) and yBhg Dato’ Nik Rahmat Nik Taib (left), Deputy Secretary-General, MITI with the Guest-of-Honour, yB Datuk Haji Fadillah Bin Haji yusof, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation

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106 participants. A total of 30 papers were

presented by 29 speakers in three Plenary

Sessions and four Break-away Sessions. The

breakaway sessions comprised topics on

Injection and Extrusion related technologies.

The three plenary topics were Human Capital

Development; Plastics and Sustainability; and

Major Market Needs and Expectations.

The MIPC is organised once every two years

to update the plastics industry with the latest

t rends and developments in processing

technologies, innovations, materials, economic

and environmental trends as well as policies

and challenges that are impacting the plastics

industry.

4.3 MPMA-Plastics Technology Training

Centre

During the period in review, MPMA-Plastics

Technology Training Centre (PTTC) organised

the following training activities:

Dow Chemicals (M) Sdn Bhd

Titan Petchem (M) Sdn Bhd

Henkel Adhesive Technologies Sdn Bhd

Bayer Co (M) Sdn Bhd


MPMA-PTTC Northern

Date Details No of Pax

13 September 2012 Half day seminar on “Raw Materials Market Trends”. Mr Aydo Niksic from

ChemOrbis presented topics on PE, PP and PVC.

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9 October 2012 Seminar on “Enhancing Global Competitiveness through Standards” in

collaboration with Standards Malaysia.

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9 – 10 May,

28 – 29 May,

12 – 13 September 2012

Training on “Plastics Materials, Structures, Properties and Applications” In

collaboration with the Selangor Human Resource Development Centre (SHRDC).

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23 October 2013 Training on “Plastics Materials and Fabrication Processes”. 11

24 – 25 November 2012 Training on “Introduction to Injection Moulding”. 15

Exhibitors at the 6th MIPC

A mini exhibition was organised at the 6th MIPC comprising the major

sponsors for the event.

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5 – 6 June 2012 Training on “Hands-on PE and PE Film Extrusion” at Lotte Chemical Titan Plastic

Technical Centre.

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18 – 19 July 2012 Training on “Hands-on Injection Moulding” at Lotte Chemical Titan Plastic

Technical Centre.

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25 July 2012 Seminar on “Investment in Solar PV System” with Mr Ong and Mr Norman from

IPM Solar Power.

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12 September 2012 Seminar on “Enhancing Global Competitiveness Through Malaysian Standards

(MS)”.

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1 November 2012 Seminar on “Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) 1994” with Mr Fam

Chew Pin from Lotte Chemical Titan.

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1. MPMA-PTTC Johor training on blown film

2. MPMA-PTTC Johor injection moulding training

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4.4 Occupational Safety and Health

MPMA in collaboration with the Social Security Organisation (SOCSO) produced a DVD entitled “Tips Keselamatan Untuk Industri

Plastik – Pengacuan Suntikan”. The DVD covers general tips on plant safety as well as safety tips in injection moulding process.

The DVD is dubbed in Bahasa Malaysia with English subtitles and was distributed to all members.

5. STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT

5.1 MPMA’s Standard Development Activities

During the period in review, the Technical Committee (TC) 3/Association Standards Committee (ASC), worked on a total of

13DraftStandard.Amongthesestandards,sixstandardsweredeliberatedbyWorkingGroup(WG)4onPlasticsFilmsand

Lamination;anothersixstandardsweredeliberatedbyWorkingGroup(WG)5onInjectionMouldingandonewasbyTC3.

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StatusTotal of

Standards

New work projects 1

Draft Malaysian Plastics Industry standard (DMPIS) under active

deliberation/reviewedbyWG

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DMPIS ready for submission to TC3 / ASC for approval 14

DMPIS ready for Editing Panel Meeting 0

DMPIS deliberated and approval at TC3 / ASC and submitted for

further review

0

Final Draft Malaysian Standard (FDMS) registered for formal approval 0

Standards under review by TC3 0

Standards awaiting feedback (from SIRIM, members, etc) 1

Standards remained as MPIS 21

Standards withdrawn / rejected 33

Standards taken over by others, SIRIM / JKR 1

Standards re-confirmed 2

Published Malaysian Standards 128

TOTAL: 207

5.2 Seminars on Enhancing Global Competitiveness through Malaysian Standards

WiththesupportfromtheDepartmentofStandardsMalaysia(STANDARDSMALAYSIA),

MPMA had organised a series of seminars on Enhancing Global Competitiveness

through Malaysian Standards (MS).

The Seminars were held in the following locations:

(i) 29 August 2012 at MPMA Head Office

(ii) 12 September 2012 at MPMA Johor Branch

(iii) 9 October 2012 at MPMA Northern Branch

The Seminars were organised to encourage MPMA members to understand and adopt

MS in the process of manufacturing products and to keep manufacturers informed of

new standards and recent updated standards.

The Seminars focused on the detailed scope of three selected MS and how these

standards could be used in the manufacturing of plastic products. The speakers for

the three Seminars were from the TC3 members.

A total of 107 participants attended the Seminars, including 46 for MPMA Head Office,

29 for MPMA Johor Branch and 32 for MPMA Northern Branch.


Pn Fadilah binti Baharin, Director-General, STANDARDS MALAySIA delivers her speech at the seminar at MPMA Head Office

Mr Tan Wee Ming, MPMA Northern Branch Chairman, presenting a token of appreciation to Pn Nor Latifah Binti Hussin from STANDARDS MALAySIA

Mr Lim Chun yow, MPMA Johor Branch Chairman, presenting a token of appreciation to En Ridzwan bin Kasim from STANDARDS MALAySIA

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Puan Fadilah binti Baharin, Director General of STANDARDS MALAYSIA officiated the Seminar in MPMA Head Office. The

Seminar in Johor was officiated by Encik Ridzwan Bin Kasim, Senior Director, Policy & Standards Division of STANDARDS

MALAYSIA, while the seminar in Northern Branch was officiated by Puan Nor Latifah Binti Hussin, Director of Strategic

Management of the STANDARDS MALAYSIA.

6. ENVIRONMENT, SAFETy AND HEALTH (ESH) ACTIVITIES

6.1 MPMA-Scientex Foundation 3Rs Awareness Programme 2012, Melaka

The MPMA-Scientex Foundation 3Rs Awareness Programme for Schools was taken

to new heights in 2012 with the event being organised in Melaka for 50 schools. The

2012 Programme was jointly organised by MPMA-Scientex Foundation and the National

SolidWasteManagementDepartment,MinistryofHousingandLocalGovernment

(MHLG); and supported by the Melaka State Government, Melaka State Education

Department,Ministryof Education,Ministryof TourismMalaysia, theSolidWaste

Management and Public Cleansing Corporation, Melaka Historic City Council, Hang

TuahJayaMunicipalCouncilaswellasSWMEnvironmentSdnBhd.TheProgramme

was launched in March 2012.

Subsequent to the Launch, the 50 selected schools participated in various competitions,

such as Poster Drawing competition for primary schoolchildren; 3Rs Video competition

for secondary schoolchildren; Innovations from Recycled Materials competition

and Collection of Recyclable Materials competition for both primary and secondary

schoolchildren. The themes for all the competitions were centred on the 3Rs and the

ways in which 3Rs can contribute to the environment.

The impetus behind the competitions was to trigger the creativity and imagination

of schoolchildren to think of ways to care for the environment by practising the

3Rs. Judging of the competition entries took place at the Melaka State Education

Department on 9 May 2012. The competition entries were judged by panel judges

fromMPMA-ScientexFoundation,MelakaStateEducationDepartmentandSolidWaste

Management and Public Cleansing Corporation.


2,000 schoolchildren at the Award Ceremony

The VVIPs admiring some of the winning entries at the Mini 3Rs Exhibition

The panel judges evaluating the competition entries

From left, En Zainal Bidin, Director of Administrative Services, uTeM’s Chancellery Office; Mr Lim Peng Jin, Trustee, Scientex Foundation; yBhg Dato’ Dr Nadzri yahaya, Director-General, National Solid Waste Management Department, MHLG; Mr Lim Kok Boon, President MPMA; Tuan Hj Zainuddin Abd Samad, Melaka State Director, Solid Waste Management and Public Cleansing Corporation

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The Award Ceremony was held at the Universiti Teknikal Malaysia, Melaka (UTeM) on 19 May 2012. YBhg Dato’ Dr Nadzri

Yahaya,Director-GeneraloftheNationalSolidWasteManagementDepartment,MHLG,officiatedtheceremonywhichwas

attended by 2,000 schoolchildren, teachers and guests.

During the award ceremony, a total of RM25,900 cash was awarded to the competition winners as well as the winning schools.

As part of the award ceremony, a mini 3Rs exhibition was organised to showcase the winning entries for the competitions.

6.2 MOu Signing Ceremony with LA21 DBKL –

17 June 2012

MPMA had signed a MOU with Local Agenda 21

Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL), and in so doing,

is a working committee member to address

environmental issues in KL. The signing ceremony

was held in conjunction with the Launch Ceremony

of “Projek Taman Herba LA21 KL Sungai Midah,

Cheras” at PPR Raya Permai, Sungai Besi.

The MOU was signed between Mr Lim Kok Boon,

President of MPMA and YBhg Datuk Hj Mhd Amin

Nordin, Deputy Director General, Socio-Economy

Development Division, DBKL, witnessed by the

Guest-of-Honour YBhg Dato’ Hj Ahmad Phesal

bin Hj Talib, Secretary-General, Ministry of Federal

TerritoriesandUrbanWellbeing,whoisthenewly

elected Mayor of Kuala Lumpur.


yBhg Datuk Hj Mhd Amin Nordin bin Abd. Aziz (left), Deputy Director General, Socio-Economy Development Division, the Guest-of-Honour, yBhg Dato’ Hj Ahmad Phesal bin Hj Talib (3rd from left), Secretary-General, Ministry of Federal Territories and urban Wellbeing who is the newly elected Mayor of Kuala Lumpur, and on far right, Mr Lim Kok Boon at the MOu Signing Ceremony

Mr Lim Kok Boon (left) together with En Ahmad Khairuddin, MPF’s Chairman of Education and Awareness, planting a tree as part of the MOu Signing Ceremony with Local Agenda 21 DBKL

The VVIPs (at the back row) and the winning students at the Award Ceremony

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6.3 MPMA-ExxonMobil ‘Don’t be a Litterbug’ and 3Rs Awareness Programme – 30 October 2012

TheMPMA-ExxonMobil ‘Don’tbeaLitterbug’and3RsAwarenessProgrammewasorganisedattheSekolahRendahSri

Sempurna on 30 October 2012. About 250 students and teachers had attended the programme which provided schoolchildren

with information about littering and its effects on the environment and how the 3Rs of Reduce, Reuse and Recycle helps protect

the environment. Game booths and an exhibition booth was also setup for the schoolchildren. The event was sponsored

by ExxonMobil Chemicals (M) Sdn Bhd.


1. Left to right: Madam Rachael Wong, Head Mistress of Sekolah Sri Sempurna; Mr Lim Kok Boon, President, MPMA; and Mr Colin Loh, Accounts Manager, Polyolefins, ExxonMobil Chemicals (M) Sdn Bhd, with the schoolchildren at the MPMA-ExxonMobil programme

2. Left to right: Mr Lim Kok Boon and Mr Colin Loh presenting the ‘Don’t be a Litterbug’ banners to Madam Rachael Wong

3. Front from left: Mr Ivan Tan, Committee Member, MPMA; Mr CC Cheah, Secretary-General, MPMA; yBhg Dato’ Dr Nadzri yahaya, Director General, National Solid Waste Management Department, MHLG; yang Berusaha Mr yong Bun Fou, Deputy Secretary General for Policy and Development, MHLG; together with Mr Lim Kok Boon, President, MPMA (front 2nd from right) at the Larian Jom Kitar Semula and Habitat 2012

4. The 250 participants from MPF/MPMA carrying the banner promoting MPF’s “Don’t Be a Litterbug” Campaign at the starting line for the “Larian Jom Kitar Semula and Habitat 2012”

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The‘LarianJomKitarSemulaandHabitat2012’wasorganisedon17November2012bytheSolidWasteandPublicCleansing

Management Corporation, Ministry of Housing and Local Government (MHLG) at Putrajaya in conjunction with the National

Recycling Day 2012. MPF/MPMA had organised a team of 250 participants for the run. The MPF/MPMA team were resplendent

in their t-shirts which promoted the MPF “Don’t be a Litterbug” campaign. The t-shirts were sponsored by Lotte Titan Chemical

(M) Sdn Bhd.

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6.5 Other ESH activities

MPMA as a partner of Local Agenda 21 (LA 21 KL) was invited to attend the Seminar &

WorkshoponSustainableWasteManagementthrough3Rs-Clean&BeautifulCityfor

LocalAgenda21KLon21November2012inKualaLumpur.MPMA‘Don’tBeaLitterbug’

campaign was acknowledged by DBKL. The KL Mayor is pleased with our efforts and

hasinvitedMPF/MPMAtocollaboratewithLA21for‘Don’tbeaLitterbug’awareness

programmes in the KL region. The collaborative programme was launched by the KL

Mayor on 2 March 2013 at Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur.

On 21 January 2013, MPMA was invited to the “Program Sehari Bersama Aktiviti Kitar

Semula dan Kempen Pengurangan Penggunaan Beg Plastik” (Programme for Recycling

Activities and Plastic Bag Reduction Campaign) organised by the Ministry of Federal

TerritoriesandUrbanWellbeingattheSunwayPutraHotel,KualaLumpur.

En Ahmad Khairuddin had presented on ‘Plastics for

Sustainability’. The Programme was attended by officials

and partners of Local Agenda 21 (LA21) from all 3 federal

territories – Kuala Lumpur, Labuan and Putrajaya.

The Programme was officiated by YBhg Dato’ Adnan bin

Haji Md Ikshan, Secretary- General of the Ministry of Federal

TerritoriesandUrbanWellbeing,whoacknowledged in

his closing address that plastics is a unique invention

especially plastic bags which should be managed correctly,

rather than imposing a ban.

7. MEDIA AND PR CAMPAIGN

7.1 Media and PR Strategy

The PR strategic roadmap for the Media and PR Campaign calls for the Malaysian Plastics Forum (MPF)/MPMA to strengthen

its corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme. This programme will help demonstrate how MPF/MPMA members are

meeting the needs of stakeholders while helping to conserve natural resources and enhance quality of life.

The plastics industry has always been concerned about environmental impact and sustainability, and supported initiatives

such as 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle). A more focused CSR programme will help MPF/MPMA to actively address the concerns

and expectations of the many parties which are stakeholders in the environment and society.

The CSR programme can help meet this objective through engaging and building relationships with the public. The strategy

will be executed in 3 phases: Anti-litter, 3Rs and to educate the public on plastic products being sustainable products.


En Ahmad Khairuddin making his presentation on ‘Plastics for Sustainability’ on 21 January 2013

Launch of the collaborative programme by the KL Mayor on 2 March 2013

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Phase 1 - Establishing an anti-litter campaign

This phase is the spearhead of the PR

strategy and is the most crucial phase.

Anti- lit ter is proposed to be the

immediate focus of MPF/MPMA’s CSR

programme in 2012 for the following

reasons:

• Litter creates eyesores and can

create health hazards as breeding

grounds for insec ts such as

mosquitoes and flies.

• Litterisalsothereasonplasticbags

and/or other plastic products are

targetsfor‘polluting’theenvironment.

• ThisiscommongroundthatMPF/MPMAcanworkontogetherwiththeMalaysian

public.

• Ananti-littercampaignwillraiseawarenessamongthepublicthatlitterbugsarethe

real polluters of the environment.

MPF/MPMA can contribute to society by spreading this message, while at the same

time building a healthy, positive relationship with the public. This relationship can be

enhanced over time and bring long-term benefits to industry.

7.2 “Don’t Be A Litterbug” Campaign

The “Don’t be a Litterbug” campaign which is an essential strategy of the Media and

PR Campaign, was officially launched at the MPMA 45th Anniversary Dinner on 23 June

2012 by the Guest-of-Honour, Mr Yong Bun Fou, Deputy Secretary General (Policy and

Development), Ministry of Housing and Local Government (MHLG), who represented

YB Datuk Seri Chor Chee Heung, Minister, MHLG.

Subsequent to the Launch of the “Don’t be a Litterbug” Campaign on 23 June 2012 at

the MPMA 45th Anniversary Dinner, public activities were organised which involved

volunteers encouraging the public to agree with the “Don’t be a Litterbug” statement

- with a “Hi 5”. The public activities are as follows:

Date Event

4 August 2012 Hi-5 in Kuala Lumpur covering Bukit Bintang area, Kuala Lumpur

Convention Centre (KLCC) and Masjid Jamek. Event comprised

volunteers frommember companies andWaterfall Survivors.

WaterfallSurvivorsisaninterestgroupthatsharesthesamecommon

concern as MPMA in conserving the environment.


Standing from left: Mr Lim Kok Boon and the Guest-of-Honour Mr yong Bun Fou, Deputy Secretary General (Policy and Development), MHLG, representing yB Datuk Seri Chor Chee Heung, Minister of MHLG, at the Launch of the MPF/MPMA’s “Don’t be a Litterbug” campaign during the MPMA 45th Anniversary Dinner

MPMA volunteers and Waterfall Survivors friends at the Kuala Lumpur Hi-5 event

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Date Event

6 October 2012 Hi-5 at the Sutera Mall in Johor Bahru. The event in Johor Bahru

was organised with the assistance of MPMA Johor Branch and

included volunteers from MPMA Johor Branch member companies

andWaterfallSurvivors.

2 December 2012 Hi-5 at 1Utama in Kuala Lumpur. The event included volunteers from

MPMA, family and friends.

9 December 2012 Hi-5 ME (Mother Earth) at the Paradigm Mall. The event was

successfully undertaken by 40 volunteers from MPF/MPMA and

Lions Club KL North.

2 March 2013 ‘Hi5ME(MotherEarth) ‘Don’tBeaLitterbug’PublicCampaignat

Bukit Bintang, KL was headed by MPF/MPMA together with the

Bukit Bintang Central Environmental Committee (BBCEC) of Local

Agenda 21 DBKL (Kuala Lumpur City Hall). The event was successfully

undertaken by 700 volunteers from partners of LA21 KL cleaning up

Bukit Bintang whilst creating awareness and educating public on

anti-littering. The event was launched by the KL Mayor, YBhg Datuk

Seri Hj Ahmad Phesal bin Hj Talib.


MPMA staff, volunteers and friends at the 1 utama Hi-5 event

Volunteers giving out Hi-5s to shoppers

KL Mayor, yBhg Datuk Seri Hj Ahmad Phesal bin Hj Talib doing the Hi-5

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Date Event

15 March 2013 Hi-5 ME (Mother Earth) at the Jalan Duta Toll Plaza in collaboration

with the PLUS Highway. The event included volunteers from MPF/

MPMA.

23 March 2013 Hi-5 ME (Mother Earth) at the Setia City Mall in conjunction with

Earth Hour celebration. The event included volunteers from MPMA,

family and friends.

Inadditiontoactivitiesthatpromotethe‘Don’tbeaLitterbug’campaignandthe3Rs,

MPF also participated in Outreach Programmes, such as the following:

Date Event

30 October 2012 The event was organised for primary schoolchildren of Sekolah

Rendah Sri Sempurna with the support of ExxonMobil Chemicals (M)

Sdn Bhd (refer to ESH report item 6.3 for more information).

8 November 2012 The event was organised with the assistance of MPMA Northern

Branch for Jit Sin Independent High School, a secondary school in

Bukit Mertajam, Butterworth. The event was launched by the Guest-

of-Honour YB Puan Ong Kok Fooi, Penang State Government Exco

forYouthandSports,WomenDevelopment,FamilyandCommunity.

About 1,000 students had participated in the event.


Newspaper Clip from NST and volunteers distributing ‘Don’t Be a Litterbug’ car stickers and thrash bags to drivers at the tolls

Volunteers giving out Hi-5s to shoppers

1. Left to right, Mr. Tan Kee Keat, Principal, Jit Sin Independent High School with Mr Tan Wee Wee Ming, Chairman, MPMA Northern Branch

2. Students of Jit Sin School at the seminar on the effects of littering on the environment and how the 3rs can help protect the environment

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MPMA Branches had also promoted the “Don’t be a Litterbug” Campaign at all their

Anniversary Dinners.

(Refer to ESH Report and Branch Reports for pictures and more information about

public and Branch activities).

7.3 “Don’t be a Litterbug” Videos

Tofurtherpromotethe‘Don’tbeaLitterbug’Campaign,twoshortvideoshadbeen

developed:

• ‘GangnamStyleAntiLitterParody’(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8uenmu04eA)

• ‘LitteringisforLosers’(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHW8FZvbmXI)

The videos can be viewed on Youtube and the “Don’t be a Litterbug” Facebook page.

7.4 Media Interviews

The media interviews carried out during the period are summarised as follows:

No. MediaMPF / MPMA

RepresentativeDate of

InterviewTopic

1 Sin Chew Daily En Ahmad Khairuddin

7 Jun 2012

ESH on Polystyrene

2 Sin Chew Daily En Ahmad Khairuddin and Mr CC Cheah

20 Jun 2012

Plastics ESH and Don’t be a Litterbug

3 Sin Chew Daily, China Press, Plastics & Rubber Asia,Plastics News, Nanyang, 8TV Chinese News

Mr Lim Kok Boon 23 Jun 2012

Don’t be a Litterbug Campaign Launch in conjunction with the MPMA 45th Anniversary Dinner

4 RTMTV1‘SelamatPagi 1Malaysia’

En Ahmad Khairuddin

25 Jun 2012


5 Steve Toloken, US Magazine on Plastics News in China

Mr Lim Kok Boon 25 Jun 2012


6 RTM Minnal FM (Tamil Radio Channel)

Mr Sri Umeswaran 26 Jun 2012


7 Capital FM on air with Asha Gill (Radio Channel)

Pn Noraini 2 July 2012



En Ahmad Khairuddin, Chairman, Education and Awareness, MPF, at the interview with Sin Chew on 7 June 2012 which covered the topics of Plastics ESH and Polystyrene

Mr CC Cheah, Secretary-General, MPMA, and En Ahmad Khairuddin at the interview with Sin Chew Daily on 20 June 2012 on the topics of Plastics ESH and the “Don’t be a Litterbug” Campaign

En Ahmad Khairuddin and Secretariat staff, Mr Sri umeswaran, at the interview with RTM on 25 June 2012 where they spoke on Plastics ESH and MPF’s anti-litter Campaign

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No. MediaMPF / MPMA

RepresentativeDate of

InterviewTopic

8 Bernama Mr Lim Kok Boon 10 July 2012


9 RTMTV2‘Vasantham’ (Tamil Talk Show Programme)

Mr Sri Umeswaran 5 August 2012


10 RTM Minnal FM (Tamil Radio Channel)

Mr Sri Umeswaran (Telephone Interview)

6 August 2012

Hi-5ME-‘Don’tbea Litterbug’ Public Campaign

11 BFM Radio Mr Lim Kok Boon 14 August 2012


12 Venusbuzz.com (An online portal whose target audience are women)

Mr Lim Kok Boon 17 August 2012


13 8TV (8TV Quickie Show)

En Ahmad Khairuddin

2 November

2012


14 NST (Lifestyle and Health Section)

Mr Lim Kok Boon 14 November

2012


15 Akhbar Sinar Harian Mr Sri Umeswaran (Telephone Interview)

20 November

2012


16 BFM Radio Mr Lim Kok Boon 18 February

2013

Don’t be a Litterbug and No Free Plastic Bag Day


Pn Noraini S Talib, MPMA Vice-President, at the Melaka FM radio interview on 23 March 2012, to promote the Launch of the MPMA-Scientex Foundation 3Rs Awareness Programme 2012, Melaka

En Azizan Ariffin, Director, Policy and Development, National Solid Waste Management Department, MHLG (centre) and Mr Sri umeswaran (right) at the Melaka FM radio interview on 17 May 2012, to promote the Award Ceremony for the MPMA-Scientex Foundation 3Rs Awareness Programme 2012, Melaka

Pn Noraini S Talib (right), at the interview with Radio Host Ms Asha Gill of Capital FM on 2 July 2012

Mr Lim Kok Boon, President, MPMA, being interviewed by Bernama on 10 July 2012

Mr Sri umeswaran (2nd from left), Environment Executive, MPMA, at the interview with RTM TV2 ‘Vasantham’ Tamil Talk Show on 5 August 2012

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En Ahmad Khairuddin, Chairman for Education and Awareness, Malaysian Plastics Forum (MPF) had appeared as a guest in 8TV Quickie Talk Show on 2 November 2012

Mr Lim Kok Boon, President, MPMA, being interviewed by the News Straits Times – Lifestyle and Health Columnist on 20 November 2012

On 18 February 2013, Mr Lim Kok Boon, President, MPMA, together with En Abdul Rahman, Environmental Health Officer from Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) was interviewed at BFM 89.9 (Radio Channel)

On 14 August 2012, Mr Lim Kok Boon, President, MPMA, was interviewed by BFM 89.9 Business Station. The interview was aired on 17 August 2012

On 17 August 2012, Mr Lim Kok Boon, President, MPMA, was interviewed by the Venusbuzz.com online portal

MPF/MPMA’s “Don’t Be a Litterbug” Campaign featured in News Straits Times on 8 January 2013. MPF/MPMA’s “Don’t Be a Litterbug” Campaign has reached the media’s attention, the latest being in the Life and Times Health section of the New Straits Times, where a full page was dedicated on littering. The page had mentioned about the MPF/MPMA Campaign and quoted the source as MPF/MPMA

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7.5 “Don’t be a Litterbug” Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/

DontbeaLitterbug

To support the MPF/MPMA’s “Don’t be a Litterbug” campaign, a Facebook

page has been created. The “Don’t be a Litterbug” facebook page is

updated regularly to feature the activities related to the ‘Don’t be a

Litterbug’ Campaign. Members can find photographs captured for the

public and school activities, Branches Anniversary Dinners and the “Don’t

be a Litterbug” Campaign, press excerpts and interviews. Please show your

supportfortheFacebookpagebyhittingthe‘Like’buttononthepage.

7.6 Commitment Statement

The Malaysian plastics industry signed the Declaration of the Global

Plastics Associations for Solutions on Marine Litter in 2011. Now, MPF/MPMA

has taken the next step, and has drawn up a Commitment Statement which

was addressed to members via Circular No. 17/2012. This Commitment

Statement focuses on addressing the problem of littering, which is one

of the areas identified in the Honolulu Strategy at the Fifth International

Marine Debris Conference in March 2011.

MPF/MPMA invites members to show their commitment to fight litter and

reduce the harm litter does to the environment by making this pledge. The

Commitment Statement sets out the Malaysian plastics industry’s stand

on litter and the littering habit in Malaysia. MPF/MPMA is pledging to raise

awareness about this issue as part of the Malaysian plastics industry’s

CSR. In doing so, MPF/MPMA is extending its CSR to beyond the industry’s

long-standing support for 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle).

Members who adopt the Commitment Statement in effect are making a

pledge to fight the littering habit and to raise awareness of the harm it

causes. This is how members can also give back to society, as part of

members own CSR.

Signing the Commitment Statement is not just about creating awareness by reading the Commitment Statement, it is about

consciously cultivating and practising the beliefs and acts of anti-litter for a better environment.

MPF/MPMA has made a stand against litter, and members are invited to participate in this initiative. A collective effort will be

more effective in reaching out to the public, hence MPF/MPMA looks forward to members signing the Commitment Statement

in support of the industry’s cause.

To-date, more than 100 members have signed the Commitment Statement. Members are therefore encouraged to participate

and sign the Commitment Statement.

Let’s make a difference, together!


Facebook page of “Don’t be a Litterbug”

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7.7 Advertorial in The Star and Sin Chew newspapers

Advertorials were published on 19 June 2012 in The Star in its “Go

Green” supplement and Sin Chew Daily newspapers. The advertorial

comprised 4 write-ups; i) Plastics Industry Fights Litter; ii) Malaysian

Plastics Forum Commitment Statement; (iii) Litterbugs are Harming

the Environment; and iv) Essential for Modern Living. The write-ups

focused on anti-litter and addressed some of the key misconceptions

of plastics. In addition, The Star ran 2 additional write-ups entitled

“Plastics help save the planet” and “Carbon sinks in landfills” in

the supplement. The additional write-up, which was published on

19 July in Sin Chew Daily, focused on how to dispose of plastics

waste properly. In addition, Sin Chew also carried write-ups on MPF/

MPMA’s “Don’t be a Litterbug” campaign on 22 June 2012.


Advertorial – English Advertorial – Chinese

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7.8 Outreach Programmes

In addition to activities that promote the “Don’t be a Litterbug” Campaign and the 3Rs,

MPF also participated in Outreach Programmes, such as the following:

Date Event

2 August 2012 MPF/MPMAwas invited by theCommittee of InnerWheelClub

(Women’sWing of Rotary Club) to present an awareness and

educational talk to their members on the Plastics: Environment,

Safety and Health programme. En Ahmad Khairuddin presented the

talk to about 40 members at the Royal Selangor Club, Bukit Kiara.

28 September 2012 MPF/MPMA was invited by the Committee of Rotary Club of Shah

Alam to present an awareness and educational talk to their members

on the Plastics: Environment, Safety and Health programme.

These Outreach Programmes would be undertaken on a continuous basis.

7.9 “Don’t be a Litterbug” Collaterals

MPMA / MPF also promoted the anti-litter message amongst members and their staff

by creating collaterals such as banners, buntings, posters, car stickers, t-shirts, etc.

8. GOVERNMENT AND INDuSTRy

8.1 National Minimum Wages

i. 6August2012-MeetingwiththeSecretariatoftheNationalWagesConsultative

Council(NWCC).Submittedawrittenproposalon17August2012basedonthe

following:

1. Withthecurrentunemploymentrateof3.1%,itisextremelydifficulttoemploylocalworkers.Assuch,theindustryis

heavily dependent on foreign workers.

2. Employers have to pay additional RM293-RM343 per month for employing every foreign worker, as the costs of levy,

amenities and insurances have to be borne by the employer.

3. Local workers do not enjoy such benefits, and are therefore discriminated.

4. Huge outflow of cash being remitted overseas – RM 14.4 billion.

5. Minimum wage policy would have a severe impact on manufacturing cost, if the basic pay of foreign workers increases

to RM900.

6. Closure of companies means that local workers shall be rendered jobless.


En Ahmad Khairuddin presenting to the members of Inner Wheel Club (Women’s Wing of Rotary Club)

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MPMA’s Appeal

1. The costs of levy, amenities and insurances to be borne by foreign workers.

2. The existing contracts with foreign workers should be allowed to continue until the expiry date, the minimum wages

for foreign workers should be phased in over two years.

3. Shift allowance and attendance allowance be allowed to be computed as part of minimum wages but the quantum

shall not be fixed.

4. Transport allowance and housing allowance be part of the computation of minimum wages.

5. Meal allowance should be included in the computation of minimum wages.

6. Different regions within Peninsular Malaysia and Sabah/Sarawak be accorded a lower minimum wages.

ii. 15 August 2012 - MPMA invited various trade associations to brief them on the outcome of the meeting between MPMA

andtheNWCC.AfewassociationssupportedMPMA’sstandbysubmittingsimilarappealstotheGovernment.

iii. 21September2012-SubmittedanappealtoNWCCforablanketapprovaltodefertheimplementationofminimumwages

for all the 800 odd members for a period of one year from 1 January 2013.

iv. 25September2012-BriefingbyLabourOfficeronminimumwagesImplementationatMPMAHeadOffice.NWCChad

issued the Guidelines on minimum wages implementation in early September.

v. 10November2012-AttendedameetingwithNWCC,explainedtherationalefortheone-yeardeferral.

vi. 20December2012-ReceivednotificationfromNWCC,informingMPMA’sappealfortheoneyeardeferralhadbeen

rejected.

vii. 31 December 2012 - MPMA issued a press release, expressed its concerns on the impact of minimum wages:

• Directlabourcostwouldincreaseby30%to40%.

• Appealedforagraceperiodofatleastoneyearfortheimplementationofminimumwages.

viii. 30 January 2013 - Cabinet announced that the levy would be borne by the foreign workers. However, the new policy

would apply to new foreign workers or when the existing foreign workers renew their work permits.

ix. 4 February 2013 - MPMA participated in a dialogue session between the Ministry of Human Resources (MOHR) and

coordinated by the Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF), together with the SMI Association, Furniture Association and

a few other associations.

1. Employer associations expressed their concerns on the impact of minimum wages on businesses.

2. Pointed out that there is growing discontentment by local workers – pay increase of only 3-6% vs 60-70% for foreign

workers.

3. Requested for the deferral of min wage implementation.

4. Requested that the cost of levy, amenities and insurance for foreign workers in included as part of the minimum wage,

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x. 12February2013-MPMAsentaproposalcomprisingthefollowingtoNWCConstepsandmeasurestobetakenbythe

Government to assist companies adversely affected by the implementation of minimum wages:

1. Levy - The Government to consider absorbing the levy cost for foreign workers that are currently paid by the employer

before the renewal of the permit, in the following manner:

a) For companies with a low profit margin of less than 3%, the Government to absorb the foreign worker levy cost in

the form of a direct payment to SMEs.

b) For companies with a profit margin of more than 3%, the Government to absorb the foreign workers levy cost in

the form of a corporate tax relief.

2. HRDF and SOCSO - The Government to consider suspension of HRDF contributions and that SOCSO contributions

be paid by the Government.

3. Transport and accommodation - The government to assist the industry by requiring that the foreign workers bear the

cost of transport and accommodation.

xi. 15 February 2013 - MPMA attended a meeting coordinated by MEF for selected industry associations. Subsequently, MEF

submitted recommendations based on inputs from MPMA and other associations to the Government on strategies to

assist companies to mitigate the high cost of doing business arising from the implementation of min wages. The following

is a summary of the joint recommendations:

1. Defer the implementation of national minimum wages by 12 months for all employers to allow more time and flexibility

for employers to plan and restructure their businesses.

2. Government to allow employers to recover the cost of levy that have already been paid by deducting the salaries of

the foreign workers beginning on 30 January 2013. The term “levy” be replaced by some other appropriate and neutral

term, such as “public facilities fees” or “utilities fees”.

3. Employers should be allowed to charge a fee for providing amenities such as accommodation, transport, airfare,

insurance provided to foreign workers which can be recovered through the deduction of wages.

4. Contributions to HRDF and SOCSO be suspended for a minimum period of three years.

5. Enforcement of minimum wages by Labour Department be deferred for 24 months beginning January 2013.

xii. 20 February 2013 – Cabinet announced measures to assist employers to mitigate the impact of minimum wages:

1. For employers which have not implemented minimum wages for foreign workers:

a) EmployerscansubmittheirapplicationfordefermentforforeignworkerstoNWCCSecretariat;

b) Employers applying deferment cannot make deduction from wages for levy or accommodation;

c) Min wage must be implemented for local workers beginning 1 January 2013.

2. For employers already implementing minimum wages for foreign workers:

a) Employers can apply to Jabatan Tenaga Kerja (JTK, Labour Office) for deduction of levy and cost of accommodation

for foreign workers; and

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xiii. 22 February 2013 - MPMA attended a briefing by MOHR on the

new measures. MOHR further informed that the Ministry was

working with relevant Ministries on other incentives package

such as grants and double tax deduction for extra cost of labour.

MPMA expressed our views as follows:

1. It is unfair for those employers already implementing minimum

wages be prohibited to apply deferral;

2. The deferral, which means only some employers would be

granted, would create issues including strikes, job hopping

and unhappiness amongst the foreign workers and local

workers;

3. Grants are not suitable as past results had shown that very

few applicants were successful; proposed for the extension

Reinvestment Allowance instead;

4. Appealed for a deferment across the board for one year.

xiv. 27 February 2013 - MPMA and about 20 representatives from

various trade associations were invited for a meeting with the

NWCCtodiscusstheimplementationofminimumwage.The

meeting was abandoned half way as trade associations refused

to accept the latest decision made by the Cabinet on 20 Feb


2013. Association representatives had a post-discussion amongst themselves and decided that the last option is to write

an appeal letter to the Prime Minister to express the difficulties for SMEs to implement minimum wages for foreign workers.

xv. 28February2013-TheMinimumWageImplementationSteeringCommitteeofSMIAssociationpreparedajointletterto

the Prime Minster requesting for a review on the implementation of minimum wage policy on foreign workers in Malaysia

to lessen the burden on the small and medium sized companies. The Steering Committee was looking towards collecting

10,000 or more signatures from both associations and individual companies for support. MPMA had circulated the letter

to all members, about 110 companies had signed the joint letter.

xvi. 8 March 2013 – MPMA President and a few other associations met with MITI Minister and Minister of Health. The two

ministersweremembersamongstthefourministersoftheSpecialTaskForceonMinimumWagesestablishedbythe

Prime Minister.

xvii. 15March2013–MPMAwasinvitedbyNWCCforabriefingonlatestdecisionbyCabinet.

xviii. 19 March 2013 – Cabinet announced the following new policy:

1. All SME companies would be granted an automatic deferment of minimum wages implementation till 31 December

2013 for foreign workers. It would be a blanket deferral, SME need not have to apply. However, SMEs must implement

minimum wages for local workers effective 1 January 2013.

2. For the companies (non-SMEs) which had implemented the RM900 minimum wages, levy would automatically be

allowed to be deducted from foreign workers wage. However, the company needs to notify JTK in writing. The

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hostel accommodation cost of minimum RM50 per month would be automatically allowed for deduction from foreign

workers wage and the company only needs to notify JTK in writing. However, if the company wishes to deduct more

than RM50/month for additional hostel accommodation, the company must apply to JTK and would be subjected for

approval.

8.2 MITI Dialogue

MPMA attended the Annual Industry Dialogue with MITI on 7 January 2013 together with 5 other associations from the

chemical and petrochemicals industry. MPMA raised the following issues:

1) National minimum wages

a) The costs of levy, amenities and insurances to be borne by foreign workers.

b) The existing contracts with foreign workers should be allowed to continue until the expiry date, the min wage for

foreign workers should be phased in over two years.

MPMA was the only association which raised the issue on minimum wages. Immediately after the dialogue, the MITI

Minister called a press conference and announced that MITI would assist the employers to reduce the burden arising

from the implementation of minimum wages, by proposing to the Ministry of Labour to allow the levy for foreign workers

be included into minimum wages.

2) Reinvestment allowance

The Government to relax the reinvestment allowance (RA) claimable period by allowing manufacturing companies to

claim on RA on their reinvestment expenditure with no time limit.

3) Off-peak electricity tariff

a) TNB should extend its off-peak rates to all the plastics manufacturing companies which are low-voltage users. MPMA

proposed that a 40% discount to be given for off-peak rate under Tariff D (low-voltage).

b) Off-peak electricity tariff be extended to cover all day (i.e. including day time) of Saturdays and Sundays for all categories

of TNB users, both in the Tariff D and Tariff E.

4. European Commission’s Generalised Scheme of Preferential

Effective 1 January 2014, Malaysia will no longer be a beneficiary under the European Commission (EC)’s Generalised

Scheme of Preferential (GSP). MPMA suggested that MITI expedites the Malaysia-EU FTA negotiation process in order

for Malaysia to become competitive in the EU market.

8.3 Bank Negara Industry Dialogue

During the Dialogue held on 14 June 2012, MPMA raised the following issues:

1) National minimum wages

MPMA briefed Bank Negara on the various proposals submitted by MPMA to the Government on minimum wages issues.

MPMA also re-emphasised it’s stand on minimum wages issues as per the letter sent to the Prime Minister on 12 March

2012. The possible impact of minimum wages on SMEs and businesses was explained to Bank Negara.


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2) Reinvestment allowance

MPMA requested Bank Negara’s support to request the Government to relax the reinvestment allowance (RA) claimable

period by allowing manufacturing companies to claim on RA on their reinvestment expenditure with no time limit.

3) MPMA’s TDP Programme

MPMA briefed Bank Negara on its Talent Development Programme (TDP), as a long term strategy to increase the

productivity of the workers and hence less dependent on foreign workers.

8.4 Import Ban of Plastics Wastes from Eu

Importation of plastics wastes from European Union (EU) had been prohibited under a new regulation issued by the European

Commission (EC) in July 2012. MPMA had met with MITI and MHLG expressing on the hardship that MPMA recyclers had to

endure as a result of the import ban. MITI and MHLG were in contact with the EC to resolve the issue which was caused by a

technical error. In late January 2013, MITI informed that the EC had amended its regulation and the import of plastics wastes

from EU would resume on 6 February 2013.

9. RAW MATERIALS

9.1 Plastic Resins Producers Group Dialogues and Summit Meeting

Quarterly dialogues between MPMA and the Plastic Resins Producers Group (PRPG) were held to share information between

resin producers and the plastics industry. Meetings conducted are as follows:

22 June 2012 MPMA-PRPG 2nd Dialogue at FMM

18 September 2012 MPMA-PRPG 3rd Dialogue at FMM

4 December 2012 MPMA-PRPG 11th Summit Meeting at Crowne Plaza Mutiara, Kuala Lumpur

19 March 2013 MPMA-PRPG 1st Dialogue at FMM

At the three dialogue sessions, members of the PRPG shared market information related

to major types of materials, whereas MPMA provided a report on the plastics industry

covering key sectors. MPMA and PRPG also worked together through MPF to address

queries from the public on matters related to plastics and its effect on the environment.

At the Summit Meeting, members of the meeting deliberated on the past year and

current year’s issues and highlights for the forthcoming year’s programme. The

Chairman of PRPG also informed that PRPG members had decided that as a grouping

PRPG would not be able to contribute to the funding of the MPF Secretariat. MPMA

expressed its extreme concern that this lack of support from PRPG would cause MPF

to be dormant as MPMA had to scale down on the activities of the MPF due to lack

of funding.


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9.2 Seminars on Raw Material Market Trends

A Raw Material Market Trends Seminar was held on 23 May 2012 to disseminate the

latest information on the market trends of the major types of raw materials. The speaker

was from Nexant Chem Systems, a renowned market consultant for the chemical

industry. More than 50 members attended the seminar.

Another seminar on raw material market trends was held on 26 February 2013, in

conjunctionwith theExclusiveSeminarentitled ‘IssuesandChallengesFacingthe

Plastics Industry’. The speaker was from an independent market information provider,

ChemOrbis. He presented an insight of the global development in resin supply, demand

and price trends.

10. PROCESS GROuPS

10.1 MPMA Malaysian EPS Recycling Council (MERC)

The MPMA-Malaysian EPS Recycling Council (MERC) held one meeting during the period under review. The Chairman of

MPMA-MERC attended the 25th Asian Federation of Manufacturers of Expanded Polystyrene (AMEPS) Meeting which was

heldon6and7December2012inWuxi,China.

AMEPS was established in April 1995 and currently comprised 14 countries (13 regular members and 1 associate member)

from Asia. The objectives of AMEPS are to promote recycling of Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) and to disseminate correct

understanding of EPS as well as to contribute to the solution of environmental problems.

10.2 MPMA Polyvinyl Chloride Pipes and Profiles Sub-Committee

MPMAPolyvinylChloride(PVC)PipesandProfilesSub-CommitteeisinvolvedinSIRIM’sTechnicalCommitteeonWaterSupply

andrepresentedasoneofthemembersinSIRIM’sWorkingGroupforthedevelopmentofstandardsfortheunplasticised

PVC (uPVC) pipes.

During the period under review, the PVC Pipes and Profiles Sub-Committee held one meeting and met with SIRIM QAS twice.

The first meeting with SIRIM QAS was on the extension of the grace period for MS 762:2007 certification and the second

meeting was to discuss on the certification of PVC resins and PVC products.

10.3 MPMA Polyethylene Pipes and Fittings Group

The MPMA Polyethylene (PE) Pipes and Fittings Group held three meetings during the period under review. The MPMA PE

Group had agreed that it would consistently update the Department of Statistics (DOS) on the high density polyethylene

(HPDE) pipes pricing for both water and sewerage pipes on a monthly basis, which would further be used by KeTTHA for its

compensation to the contractors.

The speaker, En Mazlan Razak (left) receiving a memento from yBhg Dato’ Raymond Sng, MPMA Vice-President

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The Group also participated in the exhibition organised by Jawatankuasa Tindakan Jurutera- Jurutera Air Daerah (JTJAD) and

Syarikat Air Johor at KSL Hotel & Resort, Johor Bahru from 10 to 13 December 2012. The exhibition was held in conjunction

with the 25th JTJAD Annual Meeting. The JTJAD Committee was set up in 1989 to standardise and promote the activities of

water source at district level. JTJAD is also the centre of innovation ideas and feedback from all districts towards promoting

and having one common water source management that is more systematic and effective. In conjunction with the JTJAD

Conference,atechnicalpaperentitled“PEPipeSystemforEffectiveWaterDistribution”waspresentedbythechairmanof

the MPMA PE Group, En Zamri Mohd Said.

10.4 MPMA PE Task Force on Code of Conduct

This Committee was set up to assist MPMA PE Pipes and Fittings Group to bring about confidence and assurance in the

usage of PE pipes. The Committee is chaired by En Zamri Mohd Said, Chairman of MPMA PE Pipes and Fittings Group and

the members comprised the pipes and fittings manufactures and SIRIM QAS International.

10.5 MPMA Fiber Reinforced Plastics Panel Tank Manufacturers (FPTM) Group

The Fiber Reinforced Plastics (FRP) Panel Tank Manufactures Committee held two meetings during the period under review.

The Committee was formed in May 2005 and comprised manufacturers of FRP panel tanks. The committee meets on a

need-to-basis to discuss and resolve any issues faced by the manufacturers and the FRP Panel Tank industry collectively.

SomeofitsmembersareinvolvedinSIRIM’sTechnicalCommitteeonWaterSupplyinthedevelopmentofthestandardsfor

the FRP Panel Tank.

The Sub-Committee also met with the Suruhanjaya Perkhidmatan Air Selangor (SPAN) twice to discuss on the deferment on

the implementation of MS 1390:2010 as the issue of using EDPM soft rubber sealant had not been resolved.

11. OTHER KEy HEAD OFFICE ACTIVITIES

11.1 MPMA Annual General Meeting


MPMA’s President (3rd from left) leading the MPMA 45th AGM

Members at the MPMA 45th AGM The counting of votes for the election of MPMA Central Committee Members for the 2012-2014 Term

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As part of promoting the anti-litter campaign, members and guests were encouraged prior to the Dinner to ‘Like’ the Facebook page, setup for the “Don’t be a Litterbug” campaign. The pictures here show a members and guests being guided by volunteers on how to access and ‘Like’ the anti-litter Facebook page

The main prize for the Lucky Draw was an Apple iPad sponsored by Azman Hamzah Plastik Sdn Bhd. Tuan Haji Mohd Fitri, Chief Executive Officer of Azman Hamzah and Assistant Secretary-General, MPMA (right), giving away the main prize to the lucky winner

MPMA held its 45th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on

23 June 2012. The AGM had attracted a large number

of members including members from Penang, Perak and

Johor. The highlight of the AGM was the election of MPMA

Central Committee Members for the 2012-2014 Term.

11.2 MPMA 45th Anniversary Dinner

MPMA organised its 45th Anniversary Dinner on 23 June

2012 with about 900 members and guests in attendance.

The Guest-of-Honour for the event was Mr Yong Bun Fou,

Deputy Secretary General (Policy and Development) of

MHLG, who was representing YB Datuk Seri Chor Chee

Heung, Minister of MHLG. The highlight of the Dinner

Programme was the launch of the “Don’t be a Litterbug”

campaign.

Major Contributors to MPMA 45th Anniversary Dinner

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Dow Chemical Pacific (Singapore) Pte Ltd 100,000

Lotte Titan Chemical (M) Sdn Bhd 30,000

PETRONAS Chemicals Group Bhd 30,000

ExxonMobil Chemical Malaysia Sdn Bhd 30,000

Chevron Phillips Chemicals Asia Pte Ltd 30,000

Sumitomo Chemical Asia Pte Ltd 15,000

The Guest-of-Honour (3rd from right), Mr yong Bun Fou, Deputy Secretary General (Policy and Development), MHLG, launching the ‘Don’t be a Litterbug’ campaign with a Hi-5 to Mr Lim Kok Boon, President, MPMA

Launching the ‘Don’t be a Litterbug’ campaign

Left to right: yBhg Dato’ Raymond Sng, Chairman, Dinner Organising Committee; Mr Ishikawa Iromichi; Managing Director, Sumitomo Chemical Asia; Mr Lee Hun Ki, Managing Director/CEO, Lotte Titan Chemical (M) Sdn Bhd; Mr Callum Chen, Honorary President, MPMA; Mr yong Bun Fou, the Guest-of-Honour; Mr Peter yap, Technical Services & Development Director, Asia Pacific Dow Chemical Pacific (Singapore) Pte Ltd; Mr Lim Kok Boon; Mr Colin Loh, Malaysia Polyethylene Manager, Exxon Mobil Chemical Asia Pacific; Encik Nasruddin Mohd Zain, Head Commercial, Polymers/MTBE Department, Olefins & Derivatives Divison, Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd; Mr Robert Chng, Asia Pacific PE Sales Manager, Chevron Phillips Chemicals Asia Pte Ltd; Mr Wee Hong Im, Honorary President, MPMA

Thanking the major contributors

Promoting the ‘Don’t be a Litterbug’ campaign Members and Guests at the Dinner Winning an Apple iPad

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11.3 MPMA 23rd Annual Golf Tournament

The MPMA 23rd Annual Golf Tournament was held at Kota Permai Golf & Country Club,

Shah Alam on 19 October 2012. The event had attracted 140 golfers. For the first time

in many years, the game had to be abandoned due to a heavy thunderstorm. In this

regard, participants received rain checks as compensation for the abandoned game

and the prizes were given out as lucky draw to the participants.

11.4 MPMA Roadshows 2013

In view that 2013 is a challenging year for the Malaysian plastics industry, MPMA had

organised Exclusive Seminars for MPMA members entitled “Issues and Challenges

Facing the Plastics Industry”. The seminar took place as follows:

MPMA Head Office - 26 February 2013

MPMA Johor Branch - 14 March 2013

MPMA Perak Branch - 22 April 2013; and

MPMA Northern Branch - 23 April 2013

The programme for the Roadshows covered managing manpower cost taking into

consideration the effects of the minimum wages requirements, and what was being

done by MPMA to address the issue; the misconception of plastics on the environment

and MPMA’s Media and PR Campaign to avert this misconception as well as an

Update on MPMA Services. Mr Lim Kok Boon, MPMA’s President, had delivered the

presentations on industry matters covering the minimum wages issues and the Media

and PR Campaign.

Three other speakers were also invited to present papers at the Roadshows.

ChemOrbis and ICIS Pricing presented on Raw Material Trends and the National

Human Resource Centre presented on the importance of human resources to SMEs.

The Head Office event was attended by 57 members; the Johor event attracted a

crowd of 48 members; whilst the Perak and Northern Roadshows were attended by

46 and 41 members respectively.

11.5 using www.mpma.org.my and email to enhance communications between

MPMA and members

MPMA’swebsiteatwww.mpma.org.myhasbeenundergoingatechnology‘facelift’.

The website currently is being developed on Microsoft’s O365 platform, which is a

Microsoft Cloud application. The website has both a public (open to all internet users)

and private (for members only) sections. The public section is continually updated

with the latest MPMA announcements and activities. The private section is still under

development.

During the recent MPMA Roadshows 2013, no hardcopy of the presentation materials

were provided to members. Instead, members were encouraged to visit MPMA’s

website and download the presentations which were made available on the website.

Roadshow at Head Office

Roadshow at Northern Branch

Roadshow at Johor Branch

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In a further move to improve communications with

members, and for quick and timely dissemination of

information to members, MPMA had issued circulars

informing members that MPMA will be using email

as a medium of communication for circulars and

announcements in future. As a first step in the move

towards email communication with members, MPMA

had requested members to provide MPMA with three

(3) email contacts (email IDs).

As members are also aware, MPMA had been promoting

the need to preserve the environment and to practise/

adopt environmental practices such as the 3Rs (Reduce,

Reuse and Recycle) and LCA (Lifecycle Assessment).

MPMA had also launched a ‘Don’t be a Litterbug’

Campaign to create greater awareness of the impact

of littering on the environment. In this regard, the

initiative to communicate and share information with

members using email is timely and extends MPMA’s

CSR (corporate social responsibility) towards protecting

the environment.

11.6 14th Term ASEAN Federation of Plastic Industries

(AFPI) Conference and 22nd Asia Plastics Forum

The 14th Term ASEAN Federation of Plastic Industries

(AFPI) Conference and 22nd Asia Plastics Forum (APF)

took place from 22 to 23 October 2012 in Ho Chi Minh

City,Vietnam.WhilstDay1oftheProgrammeinvolved

the chief delegates from 10 ASEAN countries, Day 2 of

the Programme witnessed over 200 participants at the

AFPI Conference and APF.

One of the key presentations at the 22nd APF was

entitled “Megatrends and Sustainable Development”,

delivered by the Chairman of the APF-Sustainable

Development Committee (SDC), En Ahmad Khairuddin.

In his presentation, participants were introduced to what

constitutes a megatrend; how sustainability is emerging

as a megatrend; and how plastics contributes towards

sustainable development.

11.7 15th Term Asean Federation of Plastic Industries (AFPI) Council Meeting

The 15th Term AFPI Council Meeting (2012-2014) was hosted by the Thai Plastic Industry Club c/o Federation of Thai Industries

(TPIC) from 2 - 3 April 2013 in Bangkok, Thailand, at the Plaza Athénée Bangkok, A Royal Méridien Hotel attended by 16

delegatesfromMalaysia.SubsequenttotheCouncilMeeting,thedelegateshadvisitedTIPREX2013on4April2013.The

delegation was led by Mr Callum Chen, Honorary President of MPMA.

Chief delegates at the 15th Term AFPI Council Meeting

AFPI Delegates at TIPREX

The Chief delegates for APF. At centre (6th and 7th from left) is Mr Ho Duc Lum, Host Chairman and Chairman, Vietnam Plastics Association (VPA); and Mr Callum Chen, Secretary-General, APF and Honorary President, MPMA

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12. REPORT FROM BRANCHES

MPMA Johor Branch

12 May 2012 The Annual General Meeting 2012 was held at MPMA Johor Branch

Conference Hall. A total of 34 members attended the AGM (present

and by proxy). This year was the election year for the Branch.

Mr CY Lim of BP Plastics Sdn Bhd was re-elected as the Branch

Chairman for 2012-2014.

06 October 2012 MPMA Johor Branch organized the “Don’t be a Litterbug” Campaign

at Sutera Mall, a total of 20 participants joined the campaign. The

Campaign was aimed at preventing plastics from entering the

environment and fighting the littering habit among Malaysians.

12 October 2012 MPMA Johor Branch celebrated its 24th Anniversary Dinner as

well held the installation of New Office-Bearers for the 12th Term

2012-2014, graced by MPMA’s President Mr Lim Kok Boon. Over

700 members and guests attended the dinner. During the dinner,

a total sum of RM7,050 was awarded to 49 outstanding students

from 12 members’ companies.

12 October 2012 In conjunction with the Anniversary Dinner, a Golf Tournament for

members and guests was organised on the same day morning

at Tanjong Puteri Golf Resort Berhad. A total of 97 members and

guests participated in the golf tournament.

14 March 2013 A road show had been organized by MPMA at Starhill Club House

in the morning with total 48 participants. In conjunction with the

road show, the 5th meeting of the 23RD Term 2012-2014 MPMA

Central Committee was held in the afternoon at the same venue

with 13 members of MPMA JB joined the meeting.

MPMA Northern Branch

12 May 2012 MPMA Northern Branch held its 21st Annual General Meeting and

elected the new office bearers for the 11th term (2012-2014).

21 July 2012 Plastics Eagle – MPMA Northern organised its grand final at Black

Forest Golf & Country Club.

11 August 2012 The Branch jointly organized a “Five Associations Golf Tournament”

at Mountain View Golf Resort in collaboration with Penang

Hardware and Machinery Merchants Association, Penang

Foundry & Engineering Industries Association, Malaysia Printer

Association Penang Branch and Penang Furniture And Timber

Industry Association.

22 September 2012 TheBranchorganizedabriefingon“MinimumWagesOrder2012

Implementation” with 63 participants. The speaker was Mr Hoe

Lean Fatt, Director, Department of Labour, Penang.

MPMA Johor Branch AGM on 12 May 2012

MPMA Northern Branch celebrated its 21st Anniversary on 3 November 2012.

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3 November 2012 In conjunction with its 21st Anniversary celebration, the Branch successfully organised the 15th Annual Golf

Tournament at Mountain View Golf Resort with 113 golfers.

3 November 2012 MPMA Northern Branch celebrated its 21st Anniversary Dinner at the Sunway Carnival Convention Centre,

Seberang Jaya. A total of 700 members and guests attended the Dinner.

3 November 2012 A total of RM9,900 was presented to 65 outstanding and deserving students under the Member & Employees

Children Academic Excellence Awards.

8 November 2012 In conjunction with Jit Sin Independence High School “Recycling Day”, Northern Branch organised a talk

and exhibition for 500 students.

21 February 2013 A Chinese New Year Dinner and Karaoke Contest was held at Kim Hee Restaurant, Seberang Jaya with

180 participants.

27 February 2013 TheBranchorganisedaseminaron“HowtoCopewithWork-relatedStress”with33participants.

23 April 2013 Organised an Exclusive Seminar entitled “Issues and Challenges Facing the Plastics Industry” with 41

participants.

MPMA Perak Branch

13 May 2012 MPMA Perak Branch held the Children Academic Excellent Achievement Awards at Syuen Hotel, Ipoh. A

total of 108 applications were received with 79 applications approved and received the awards.

26 May 2012 MPMA Perak Branch held its 23rd Annual General Meeting at its premises.

21 September 2012 The Branch held its 24th Anniversary Dinner at Syuen Hotel, Ipoh, Perak. There were 740 guests, members,

and members of the press attended the grand event.

21 September 2012 The 12th Annual Golf Tournament was held at Meru Valley Golf & Country Club Ipoh on 21st September 2012.

A total of 39 participants had registered and all the registrants turned up for the tournament.

17 October 2012 A seminar was organized entitled “The Minimum Wages Requirements & MATRADE – Roles, Functions,

Services and Market Development Grant (MDG)” at Kinta Riverfront Hotel. Speakers were from the

Department of Labour (JTK) & MATRADE. A total of 39 members attended the seminar.

1. Children receiving the Academic Excellence Awards

2. MPMA Northern Branch’s 15th

Annual Golf Tournament

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5 to 9 December 2012 The Branch organised the Indonesia Business & Trade Mission to Jakarta. A total of 23 representatives

from 16 member companies from Perak & Northern joined the Trade Mission and visited the following:

1) IndonesiaJIEXPOExhibition

2) MATRADE Jakarta

3) Indonesia Plastic Association (INAPLAS)

2 March 2013 The Year End Gathering Dinner 2012 for members was held at the Fairway Restaurant, Royal Perak Golf

Club. A total of 115 people from 52 member companies attended the dinner. The main objective of the

gathering dinner was for members to meet together and share their views and experience especially on

the prospects, developments and future of the plastics industry.

22 April 2013 MPMA Perak Branch organised the President Roadshow 2013 entitled “Issues And Challenges Facing The

Plastics Industry” on 22nd April 2013 at Kinta Riverfront Hotel & Suites, Ipoh. 46 participants of 30 member

companies and Branch Committee members attended the Roadshow. The Roadshow was conducted by

MPMA President, Mr Lim Kok Boon. He spoke about industry issues, the Media and PR Campaign and

updates on MPMA services. A topic on Raw Material Trends was presented by ChemOrbis Malaysia.

MPMA Sabah Branch

18 May 2012 The Branch organized a Courtesy Call to the Mayor Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu, YBhg Datuk Abidin Madingkiron

for a possible partnership or collaboration on anti-littering awareness campaign.

04 June 2012 Sabah Branch held its 20th Annual General Meeting. The new Committee Members of the 11thTerm (2012-

2014) were elected.

04 June 2012 The 1st Committee meeting was held at Supertanker Restaurant, Kota Kinabalu and the newly elected

Office-Bearers of the 11th Term (2012-2014) are as follows:

Chairman : Datuk Alan Ang (Uniang Plastic Ind (S) S/B)

Vice Chairman : Mr Tee Eng Seng (Berkilat UVPC Pipes Sdn Bhd)

MrSylvesterChua(WeidaIntegratedIndSdnBhd)

Secretary : Mr Tan Gim Eang (Sudi Laju Sdn Bhd)

Assistant Secretary: : Mr Foo Meng Kim (KK Fibreglass Sdn Bhd)

Treasurer : Mr Edan Tan (Ching Kuan Holdings Sdn Bhd)

Internal Auditor : Mr Jack Sio (Kong Yung Enterprise Sdn Bhd)

Public Relation Officer : Mr Phang Teck Siong (Magnifine Sdn Bhd)

WelfareOfficer :MsIreneTee(EiffelPlasticIndustriesS/B)

Courtesy call to the Mayor Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu, yBhg Datuk Abidin Madingkiron

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MPMA Sarawak Branch

25 May 2012 The Branch held its Annual General Meeting and elected the new term (2012/14) Committee members.

24 December 2012 The Branch held a Committee meeting to discuss the minimum wage issues.

1 January 2013 It was reported in a local newspaper that the price of all plastic products in Sarawak would increase between

10% and 15% effective 1 January 2013.

13. PLASTICS EAGLE – MPMA

13.1 Membership Composition

For the period under review, Plastics Eagle-MPMA members

maintained at 164 comprising:

Life Members : 71

Ordinary Members : 61

Associate Members : 30

Corporate Members : 2

TOTAL : 164

13.2 Plastics Eagle-MPMA Tournaments

During the period, Plastics Eagle-MPMA organised the following tournaments:

Date Tournament Sponsor

5 July 2012 Behn Meyer Chemicals Trophy Mr Teh Hun Siang

13 September 2012 Plasma Color Trophy Mr Ong Kian Tiong

12 December 2012 Plastics Eagle-MPMA Annual Game

22 January 2013 May Plastics Trophy Mr Steven Cheah

24 April 2013 Impresstech/J MEC Trophy Mr Freddy Khoo

13.3 Plastics Eagle-MPMA Annual Golf Tournament

For the record, Plastics Eagle-MPMA held its Annual Game for 2012, on 12 December 2012 at the Saujana Golf & Country

Club. The event attracted about 100 Eagle members and guests.

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1967 – 1969

MrSWGoh

(President for pro-tem Committee)

United Plastic Factory

1969 – 1971

MrThomasWong

Century Plastic

Sdn Bhd

1971 – 1973

MrThomasWong

Century Plastic

Sdn Bhd

1973 – 1975

MrThomasWong

Century Plastic

Sdn Bhd

1975 – 1977

MrThomasWong

Century Plastic

Sdn Bhd

1977 – 1978

MrThomasWong

Century Plastic

Sdn Bhd

1978 – 1980

Mr KC Tan

Lam Seng Plastics Industries

Sdn Bhd

1980 – 1982

Mr KC Tan

Lam Seng Plastics Industries

Sdn Bhd

1982 – 1984

MrWeeHongIm

Chong Wah Plastics Industries

Sdn Bhd

1984 – 1986

MrWeeHongIm

Chong Wah Plastics Industries

Sdn Bhd

1986 – 1988

Mr Johnny Yong

Yong Kam Fook Plastic Industries

Sdn Bhd

1988 – 1990

Mr Johnny Yong


Sdn Bhd

1990 – 1992


Thong Fook Plastics Industries

Sdn Bhd

1992 – 1994



Sdn Bhd

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1994 – 1996



Sdn Bhd

1996 – 1998



Sdn Bhd

1998 – 2000

Mr Callum Chen

Lee Huat Plastics Industries

Sdn Bhd

2000 – 2002

Mr Callum Chen


Sdn Bhd

2002 – 2004

Mr Callum Chen


Sdn Bhd

2004 – 2006

Dato’ Peter CC Yong


Sdn Bhd

2006 – Present

Mr Lim Kok Boon

Great Wall Plastic Industries

Bhd

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

MALAySIAN PLASTICS MANuFACTuRERS ASSOCIATION

PG 50Statement by Central Committee Members

PG 51Independent Auditors’ Report

PG 53Amalgamated Income Statement

PG 54Amalgamated Balance Sheet

PG 55Amalgamated Statement of Receipts and Payments

PG 56Notes to the Financial Statements

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STATEMENT By CENTRAL COMMITTEE MEMBERS

We,beingthreeCentralCommitteeMembersofMalaysian Plastics Manufacturers Association state that in the

opinion of Central Committee, the accompanying financial statements together with the notes attached thereto on

pages 55 to 63 give a true and fair view of the financial position of the Association as at 31 December 2012 and of

its financial performance and receipts and payments for the year ended on that date in accordance with Private

Entity Reporting Standards in Malaysia deemed relevant and appropriate by Central Committee and the provisions

of the rules and regulations of the Association.

Lim Kok Boon

President

Tan Cheow Ho

Treasurer

Cheah Chee Chon

Secretary-General

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Report on the Financial Statements

WehaveauditedtheaccompanyingfinancialstatementsofMalaysian Plastics Manufacturers Association,

which comprise the amalgamated balance sheet as at 31 December 2012, the amalgamated income statement and

amalgamated statement of receipts and payments for the year then ended, and a summary of significant accounting

policies and other explanatory notes, as set out on pages 55 to 63.

Central Committee’s Responsibility for the Financial Statements

Central Committee is responsible for the preparation of financial statements so as to give a true and fair view

in accordance with Private Entity Reporting Standards in Malaysia deemed relevant and appropriate by Central

Committee and the provisions of the rules and regulations of the Association. Central Committee is also responsible

for such internal control as Central Committee of the Association determine is necessary to enable the preparation

of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

Auditors’ Responsibility

Ourresponsibilityistoexpressanopiniononthesefinancialstatementsbasedonouraudit.Weconductedour

audit in accordance with approved Standards on Auditing in Malaysia. Those standards require that we comply

with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial

statements are free from material misstatement.

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the

financial statements. The procedures selected depend on our judgment, including the assessment of risks of

material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments,

we consider internal control relevant to the Association’s preparation of financial statements that give a true and

fair view in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of

expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Association’s internal control. An audit also includes evaluating

the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by Central

Committee, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements.

Webelievethattheauditevidencewehaveobtainedissufficientandappropriatetoprovideabasisforouraudit

opinion.

Opinion

In our opinion, the financial statements give a true and fair view of the financial position of the Association as at 31

December 2012 and of its financial performance and receipts and payments for the year then ended in accordance

with Private Entity Reporting Standards in Malaysia deemed relevant and appropriate by Central Committee and the

provisions of the rules and regulations of the Association.

INDEPENDENT AuDITORS’ REPORT To The Members of Malaysian Plastics Manufacturers Association

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INDEPENDENT AuDITORS’ REPORT To The Members of Malaysian Plastics Manufacturers Association

Emphasis of Matter

Withoutqualifyingouropinion,wedrawattentiontoNote2.1tothefinancialstatementswhichdisclosesthatthe

financial statements comply with Private Entity Reporting Standards in Malaysia deemed relevant and appropriate

by Central Committee. Management has elected to omit certain disclosures and standards required by Private

Entity Reporting Standards in Malaysia on grounds of impracticability. If the omitted disclosures and standards were

included in the financial statements, they might influence the user’s conclusions about the Association’s financial

position, financial performance, and cash flows. Accordingly, there is an uncertainty that these financial statements

may be inappropriate for those who require the information about such matters.

Other Matters

ThisreportismadesolelytomembersoftheAssociation,andfornootherpurpose.Wedonotassumeresponsibility

to any other person for the contents of this report.

KhooWong&Chan

Chartered Accountants

(AF: 0736)

WongFenKong

Partner

683/3/15(J/PH)

Chartered Accountant

Kuala Lumpur,

8 May 2013

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2012 2011

RM RM

Income

Members’ subscriptions 425,487 411,933

Seminars 317,817 176,647

Activities for generating funds 1,554,851 1,708,278

Other income 193,271 146,519

2,491,426 2,443,377

Expenditure

Costs of seminars 79,549 61,318

Costs of generating funds 1,017,950 910,094

Staff related expenses 973,825 973,197

Professional fees 25,396 22,150

Depreciation 50,626 50,718

General expenses 314,897 269,872

2,462,243 2,287,349

Surplus for the year 29,183 156,028

The annexed notes form an integral part of the financial statements.

AMALGAMATED INCOME STATEMENTfor the year ended 31 December 2012

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Note 2012 2011

RM RM

Property, plant and equipment 3 1,023,273 1,065,463

Current assets

Inventories 4 7,762 5,645

Receivables 5 120,947 77,327

Current tax assets - 49,029

Short-term deposits with licensed banks 2,806,508 2,658,411

Cash and bank balances 286,794 347,348

3,222,011 3,137,760

Current liabilities

Payables 6 652,597 653,669

Net current assets 2,569,414 2,484,091

3,592,687 3,549,554

Representing:

Founders’ funds 230,000 230,000

Accumulated funds 7 875,314 852,075

Scholarship reserve funds 8 177,733 166,783

Training funds 9 84,621 82,134

Employees’ welfare funds 10 113,200 109,743

Building funds 11 2,023,219 2,023,219

Membership funds 12 88,600 85,600

3,592,687 3,549,554

AMALGAMATED BALANCE SHEET as at 31 December 2012


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2012 2011

RM RM

At 1 January:

Short-term deposits 2,658,411 2,288,466


3,005,759 2,523,884

Receipts

Members’ subscriptions 417,308 425,962

Seminars 317,817 173,647

Activities for generating funds 1,597,451 2,084,945

Other income 303,267 152,529

Financing activity 18,000 50

2,653,843 2,837,133

5,659,602 5,361,017

Payments

Costs of seminars 79,549 80,358

Costs of generating funds 1,105,573 992,302

Staff related expenses 971,324 961,774

Professional fee 23,996 17,400

General expenses 370,372 266,208

Capital expenditure 8,436 28,866

Financing activities 7,050 8,350

2,566,300 2,355,258

At 31 December:

Short-term deposits 2,806,508 2,658,411


3,093,302 3,005,759

5,659,602 5,361,017

AMALGAMATED STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND PAyMENTSfor the year ended 31 December 2012


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These notes form an integral part of and should be read in conjunction with the accompanying financial statements.

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 Amalgamation

The amalgamation consists of the Association, Malaysian EPS Recycling Council, Plastics Technology

Training Centre and Plastics Eagle - MPMA.

1.2 Number of employees

There were 12 (2011: 15) employees employed at the end of the financial year.

1.3 Registered offices and principal places of activities

The addresses of the registered offices and principal places of activities are as follows:-

Head Office

37, Jalan 20/14, Paramount Garden,

46300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan.

Perak Branch

15B, Medan Istana 3, Bandar Ipoh Raya,

30000 Ipoh, Perak Darul Ridzuan.

Johor Branch

No. 2A, Jalan Anggerik 2/4, Taman Anggerik,

Skudai, 81300 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Takzim.

1.4 Authorisation for issue

The financial statements were authorised for issue by Central Committee on 8 May 2013.

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOuNTING POLICIES

2.1 Basis of accounting

The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost basis, unless otherwise indicated in the

following significant accounting policies. The financial statements comply with the provisions of rules and

regulations of the Association and Private Entity Reporting Standards in Malaysia deemed relevant and

appropriate by Central Committee.

The following are the Private Entity Reporting Standards in Malaysia deemed relevant and appropriate by

Central Committee. Central Committee is of the opinion that full compliance with Private Entity Reporting

Standards is impracticable after considering the balance between benefits and costs of full compliance

with the Standards:

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS31 December 2012

Northern Branch

WismaPlastik,40,JalanBaganSatu,

Taman Bagan, 13400 Butterworth, Pulau Pinang.

Sabah Branch

11.2 KM, Jalan Tuaran,

89350 Inanam, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.

Sarawak Branch

Lot 1370, Blk 12, MTLD, Sama Jaya Free Industrial

Zone, 93450 Kuching, Sarawak.

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MASB 1 Presentation of Financial Statements

MASB 3 Net Profit or Loss for the Period, Fundamental Errors and Changes in Accounting

Policies

MASB 6 The Effect of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates

MASB 9 Revenue

MASB 14 Depreciation Accounting

MASB 15 Property, Plant and Equipment

MASB 19 Events after the Balance Sheet Date

MASB 20 Provision, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets

MASB 23 Impairment of Assets

Modified to exclude the following presentations and disclosures:


Presentation and disclosure relating to statement of changes in equity, cash flow statement and other

disclosures.

2.2 Revenue recognition

(i) Interest and rental income

Interest and rental income are recognised on an accrual basis.

(ii) Income from services

Income from services is recognised on the performance of services rendered.

(iii) Members’ subscription and other miscellaneous income

Members’ subscription and other miscellaneous income are recognised when ultimate collection

is certain.

(iv) Investment income

Dividend income from investment is recognised in the income statement when the right to receive

is established.

2.3 Taxation

Current year’s taxation is the amount of tax payable in respect of the taxable profit for a period. Taxable

profit differs from net profit as reported in the income statement because it excludes items of income

or expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and it further excludes items that are never

taxable or deductible. The Association’s liabilities for current tax are calculated using tax rates that

have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date.

2.4 Impairment

The carrying amounts of assets, except inventories, deferred tax assets and financial assets, are assessed

for impairment when there is an indication that the assets might be impaired. Impairment is measured

by comparing the carrying amounts of the assets with their recoverable amounts. The recoverable

amount is the higher of an asset’s net selling price and its value in use, which is measured by reference

to discounted future cash flows. Recoverable amounts are estimated for individual assets, or if it is

impossible, for the cash-generating unit.

An impairment loss is recognised as an expense immediately in the income statement. Subsequent

increase in the recoverable amount of an asset is treated as reversal of the previous impairment loss

and is recognised to the extent of the carrying amount of the asset that would have determined net of

depreciation, had no impairment loss been recognised. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognised

as income immediately in the income statement.


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2.5 Foreign currencies

The financial statements are presented in Ringgit Malaysia (RM).

Transactions in foreign currencies during the period are converted into Ringgit Malaysia at rates of

exchange approximating those ruling at the transaction dates. Foreign currency monetary assets and

liabilities at the balance sheet date are translated into Ringgit Malaysia at rates of exchange approximating

those ruling on that date. All exchange differences are recognised in the income statement.

The exchange rates used for the main foreign currencies in the Association are as follows:-

Period end rates

2012 2011

RM RM

Singapore (S$1) 2.44 2.42

United States (US$1) 2.99 3.05

Hong Kong (HK$100) 38.58 39.19

2.6 Property, plant and equipment

Property, plant and equipment are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment

losses.

Depreciation is recognised in the income statement on a straight line basis over the estimated useful

lives of items of property, plant and equipment.

The principal annual rates adopted are as follows:-

Buildings - 2% to 2½%

Furniture, fittings & equipment - 10% to 20%

Whenanindicationofimpairmentexists,thecarryingamountoftheassetisassessedandwrittendown

immediately to its recoverable amount.

On derecognition or disposal of an item of property, plant and equipment, the difference between net

disposal proceeds, if any, and its carrying amount is recognised in the income statement.

2.7 Receivables and payables

Receivables are measured at cost less an allowance for any uncollectible amounts. An estimate

for doubtful debts is made when collection of the full amount is no longer probable. Bad debts are

recognised as expenses in the income statement as incurred.

Payables are measured at cost.

2.8 Provisions

Provisions are recognised in the balance sheet when the Association has a present legal or constructive

obligation as a result of past events, when it is probable that an outflow of resources will be required

to settle the obligation and when a reliable estimate of the amount can be made.


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3. PROPERTy, PLANT AND EQuIPMENT

Furniture, Freehold fittings & 2012 land Buildings equipment Total RM RM RM RM

Cost:

At 1 January 2012 306,278 1,225,113 652,003 2,183,394

Additions - - 8,436 8,436

At 31 December 2012 306,278 1,225,113 660,439 2,191,830

Accumulated depreciation:

At 1 January 2012 - 588,955 528,976 1,117,931

Charge for the year - 25,717 24,909 50,626

At 31 December 2012 - 614,672 553,885 1,168,557

Carrying amount:

At 31 December 2012 306,278 610,441 106,554 1,023,273

Furniture, Freehold fittings & 2011 land Buildings equipment Total RM RM RM RM

Cost:

At 1 January 2011 306,278 1,225,113 667,510 2,198,901

Additions - - 28,866 28,866

Disposal - - (1,562) (1,562)

Derecognition - - (42,811) (42,811)

At 31 December 2011 306,278 1,225,113 652,003 2,183,394


At 1 January 2011 - 563,237 548,080 1,111,317

Charge for the year - 25,718 25,000 50,718

Disposal - - (1,393) (1,393)

Derecognition - - (42,711) (42,711)

At 31 December 2011 - 588,955 528,976 1,117,931

Carrying amount:

At 31 December 2011 306,278 636,158 123,027 1,065,463

The title deeds to the various landed properties are registered in the names of trustees as follows:-

Johor branch Messrs. Liew Now Liat, Lok Guee Seng, Chew Phang Hook and Ang Keng Koh.

Perak branch Messrs.LiewSewYee,LeeChongKooi,WongSeeKeongandQuahYongHuat.


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Northern branch Messrs. Mayban Trustees Berhad.

However, with reference to the Rule 16 of the Association’s Rules (Amended) which is approved by the Registrar

of Societies:-

“All landed properties of the Association to be registered in the name of the Association”.

CentralCommitteehasinstructeditssolicitors,Messrs.WongChiongSeng&Co.toactonthismatter.

4. INVENTORIES 2012 2011

RM RM

At cost:

Consumable goods 7,762 5,645

5. RECEIVABLES 2012 2011

RM RM

Subscription receivable from member 17,090 8,711

Refundable deposits 11,915 31,915

Other debtors 91,942 36,701

120,947 77,327

6. PAyABLES 2012 2011

RM RM

Members’ subscription in advance 2,300 3,500

Advances from MPMA Holdings Sdn. Bhd. 27,000 30,000

Accrued expenses 122,118 104,337

Deposits received 9,400 7,600

Advertorial on plastic 338,560 440,817

Other creditors 153,219 67,415

652,597 653,669

Certain committee members serve as Directors in MPMA Holdings Sdn. Bhd., a company incorporated in

Malaysia.

The advances are unsecured and interest-free with no fixed terms of repayment.

7. ACCuMuLATED FuNDS 2012 2011

RM RM

At 1 January 852,075 701,809

Surplus before taxation 29,183 156,028

Transfer to:

•trainingfunds (2,487) (2,411)

•employees’welfarefunds (3,457) (3,351)

At 31 December 875,314 852,075

The income of the Association is taxed at scale rate in accordance with Section 53(3) of the Income Tax Act, 1967.


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8. SCHOLARSHIP RESERVE FuNDS 2012 2011

RM RM

At 1 January 166,783 175,133

Total receipts 18,000 -

Total payments (7,050) (8,350)

At 31 December 177,733 166,783

9. TRAINING FuNDS 2012 2011

RM RM

At 1 January 82,134 79,723

Transfer from accumulated funds 2,487 2,411

At 31 December 84,621 82,134

10. EMPLOyEES’ WELFARE FuNDS 2012 2011

RM RM

At 1 January 109,743 106,392

Transfer from accumulated funds 3,457 3,351

At 31 December 113,200 109,743

11. BuILDING FuNDS 2012 2011

RM RM

At 1 January and 31 December 2,023,219 2,023,219

12. MEMBERSHIP FuNDS 2012 2011

RM RM

At 1 January 85,600 81,600

Admission 3,000 4,000

At 31 December 88,600 85,600

13. COMPARATIVE INFORMATION

The following significant items of comparative information have been restated to enhance the clarity of

presentation and disclosure:- As restated As previously reported RM RM

Notes to the financial statements:

Payables (Note 6):

Advertorial on plastics 440,817 -

Other creditors 67,415 508,232

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PG 64Statement by Management Committee

PG 65Independent Auditors’ Report

PG 67Amalgamated Income Statement

PG 68Amalgamated Balance Sheet

PG 69Amalgamated Statement of Receipts and Payments

PG 70Notes to the Financial Statements

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

MALAySIAN PLASTICS MANuFACTuRERS ASSOCIATION – PLASTICS TECHNOLOGy TRAINING CENTRE

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We,beingtwoManagementCommitteeMembersofMalaysian Plastics Manufacturers Association – Plastics

Technology Training Centre state that in the opinion of Management Committee, the accompanying financial

statements set out on pages 69 to 74 give a true and fair view of the financial position of the Association as at

31 December 2012 and of its financial performance and receipts and payments for the year ended on that date


Committee and the provisions of the rules and regulations of the Association.

Eddie Fong

Chairman

Tan Cheow Ho

Treasurer

STATEMENT By MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

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INDEPENDENT AuDITORS’ REPORT To The Members of Malaysian Plastics Manufacturers Association – Plastics Technology Training Centre

Report on the Financial Statements

WehaveauditedtheaccompanyingfinancialstatementsofMalaysian Plastics Manufacturers Association –

Plastics Technology Training Centre, which comprise the amalgamated balance sheet as at 31 December 2012,

the amalgamated income statement and amalgamated statement of receipts and payments for the year then ended,

and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory notes, as set out on pages 69 to 74.

Management Committee’s Responsibility for the Financial Statements

Management Committee is responsible for the preparation of financial statements so as to give a true and fair view


Committee and the provisions of rules and regulations of the Association. Management Committee is also responsible

for such internal control as Management Committee of the Association determine is necessary to enable the

preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

Auditors’ Responsibility

Ourresponsibilityistoexpressanopiniononthesefinancialstatementsbasedonouraudit.Weconductedour

audit in accordance with approved Standards on Auditing in Malaysia. Those standards require that we comply with

ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial statements

are free from material misstatement.

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the

financial statements. The procedures selected depend on our judgment, including the assessment of risks of

material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments,

we consider internal control relevant to the Association’s preparation of financial statements that give a true and

fair view in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of

expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Association’s internal control. An audit also includes evaluating

the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by the

Management Committee, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements.

Webelievethattheauditevidencewehaveobtainedissufficientandappropriatetoprovideabasisforouraudit

opinion.

Opinion

In our opinion, the financial statements give a true and fair view of the financial position of the Association as at 31

December 2012 and of its financial performance and receipts and payments for the year then ended in accordance

with Private Entity Reporting Standards in Malaysia deemed relevant and appropriate by Central Committee and the

provisions of rules and regulations of the Association.

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INDEPENDENT AuDITORS’ REPORT To The Members of Malaysian Plastics Manufacturers Association – Plastics Technology Training Centre

Emphasis of Matter

Withoutqualifyingouropinion,wedrawattentiontoNote2.1tothefinancialstatementswhichdisclosesthatthe

financial statements comply with Private Entity Reporting Standards in Malaysia deemed relevant and appropriate

by Central Committee. Management has elected to omit certain disclosures and standards required by Private

Entity Reporting Standards in Malaysia on grounds of impracticability. If the omitted disclosures and standards were

includedinthefinancialstatements,theymightinfluencetheuser’sconclusionsabouttheAssociation=sfinancial

position, financial performance and cash flows. Accordingly, there is an uncertainty that these financial statements

may be inappropriate for those who require the information about such matters.

Other Matters

ThisreportismadesolelytomembersoftheAssociation,andfornootherpurpose.Wedonotassumeresponsibility

to any other person for the contents of this report.

KhooWong&Chan

Chartered Accountants

(AF: 0736)

WongFenKong

Partner

683/3/15(J/PH)

Chartered Accountant

Kuala Lumpur,

8 May 2013

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AMALGAMATED INCOME STATEMENTfor the year ended 31 December 2012

2012 2011

RM RM

Income

Activities for generating funds 3,960 3,980

Other income 9,572 8,522

13,532 12,502

Expenditure

Costs of generating funds 754 875


Depreciation 577 493

General expenses 979 999

Total expenditure 6,710 7,067



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AMALGAMATED BALANCE SHEET as at 31 December 2012

Note 2012 2011

RM RM

Property, plant and equipment 3 1,870 1,747

Current assets

Short-term deposits with licensed bank 322,490 314,009


381,783 374,154

Current liabilities

Payables 5,260 4,330

Net current assets 376,523 369,824

378,393 371,571

Representing:

Founders’ funds 230,000 230,000

Accumulated funds 4 148,393 141,571

378,393 371,571


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AMALGAMATED STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND PAyMENTSfor the year ended 31 December 2012

2012 2011

RM RM

At 1 January:

Short-term deposits 314,009 310,411


374,154 366,874

Receipts

Activities for generating funds 3,960 3,980

Other income 9,572 8,522

13,532 12,502

387,686 379,376

Payments

Costs of generating funds 754 875


General expenses 849 867

Capital expenditure 700 80

5,903 5,222

At 31 December:

Short-term deposits 322,490 314,009


381,783 374,154

387,686 379,376


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These notes form an integral part of and should be read in conjunction with the accompanying financial statements.

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 Number of employees

The were no employees employed at the end of both years under review.

1.2 Registered offices and principal place of activities

The addresses of the registered offices and principal place of activities are as follows:-

Head Office / Selangor Branch

37, Jalan 20/14, Paramount Garden,

46300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan.

Penang Branch

40, Jalan Bagan Satu, Taman Bagan,

13400 Butterworth, Pulau Pinang.

Johor Branch

No. 2A, Jalan Anggerik 2/4, Taman Anggerik, Skudai,

81300 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Takzim.

1.3 Authorisation for issue

The financial statements were authorised for issue by the Management Committee on 8 May 2013.

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOuNTING POLICIES

2.1 Basis of accounting

The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost basis, unless otherwise indicated in the

following significant accounting policies. The financial statements comply with Private Entity Reporting

Standards in Malaysia deemed relevant and appropriate by Central Committee and the provisions of

rules and regulations of the Association.

The following are the Private Entity Reporting Standards in Malaysia deemed relevant and appropriate by

Central Committee. Central Committee is of the opinion that full compliance with Private Entity Reporting

Standards is impracticable after considering the balance between benefits and costs of full compliance

with the Standards:


MASB 3 Net Profit or Loss for the Period, Fundamental Errors and Changes in Accounting Policies

MASB 9 Revenue

MASB 14 Depreciation Accounting

MASB 15 Property, Plant and Equipment

MASB 19 Events after the Balance Sheet Date

MASB 20 Provision, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets

MASB 23 Impairment of Assets

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Modified to exclude the following presentations and disclosures:


Presentation and disclosure relating to statement of changes in equity, cash flow statement and other

disclosures.

2.2 Revenue recognition

(i) Interest and rental income

Interest and rental income are recognised on an accrual basis.

(ii) Income from services

Income from services is recognised on the performance of services rendered.

(iii) Other miscellaneous income

Other miscellaneous income is recognised when ultimate collection is certain.

2.3 Impairment

The carrying amounts of assets, except deferred tax assets and financial assets, are assessed for

impairment when there is an indication that the assets might be impaired. Impairment is measured

by comparing the carrying amounts of the assets with their recoverable amounts. The recoverable

amount is the higher of an asset’s net selling price and its value in use, which is measured by reference

to discounted future cash flows. Recoverable amounts are estimated for individual assets, or if it is

impossible, for the cash-generating unit.

An impairment loss is recognised as an expense immediately in the income statement. Subsequent

increase in the recoverable amount of an asset is treated as reversal of the previous impairment loss

and is recognised to the extent of the carrying amount of the asset that would have determined net of

depreciation, had no impairment loss been recognised. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognised

as income immediately in the income statement.

2.4 Property, plant and equipment

Property, plant and equipment are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment

losses.

Depreciation is recognised in the income statement on a straight line basis over the estimated useful

lives of items of property, plant and equipment.

The principal annual rate adopted is as follows:-

Furniture, fittings & equipment – 10% to 20%

Whenanindicationofimpairmentexists,thecarryingamountoftheassetisassessedandwrittendown

immediately to its recoverable amount.

On derecognition or disposal of an item of property, plant and equipment, the difference between net

disposal proceeds, if any, and its carrying amount is recognised in the income statement.

2.5 Taxation

The taxation is assessed at Head Office level.


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2.6 Payables

Payables are measured at cost.

2.7 Provisions

Provisions are recognised in the balance sheet when the Association has a present legal or constructive

obligation as a result of past events, when it is probable that an outflow of resources will be required

to settle the obligation and when a reliable estimate of the amount can be made.

3. PROPERTy, PLANT AND EQuIPMENT

Furniture, fittings & equipment

2012 2011

RM RM

Cost:

At 1 January 5,910 48,543

Addition 700 80

Derecognition - (42,713)

At 31 December 6,610 5,910


At 1 January 4,163 46,381

Charge for the year 577 493

Derecognition - (42,711)

At 31 December 4,740 4,163

Carrying amount:

At 31 December 1,870 1,747

4. ACCuMuLATED FuNDS

2012 2011

RM RM

At 1 January 141,571 136,136


At 31 December 148,393 141,571


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