SMJK Jit Sin (BM) initiated a fund-raising activities for a project to build a six storey building for new classroom and a four storey building for new administration office. The total fund needed for the project is RM15 million.
USG had responded to it immediately and generously donated RM60,000 to support SMJK Jit Sin (BM) on the project.
On 11 March, 2016, USG representatives Mr. Tang Chong Chin, Ms. Goh Suat Bee, Ms. Tan Siew Kim, and Ms. Loh Hui Lin were attended the press conference held at SMJK Jit Sin conference room at 1pm.
Managing Director of USG, Mr. Tang had presented the cheque to the fund-raising committee during the press conference.
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MKMA President, Mr. Tang Chong Chin was invited to present on the event of ‘Seminar On Modernization of Garment & Textile Industry” organized by Elestar Sdn Bhd.
The topic delivered by Mr. Tang is ‘Dialogue on the Potential Impact of the TPPA on the Malaysia Textiles and Apparel Industry’.
The event was held at Dewan Tun Dr Ismail, PWTC, Kuala Lumpur at 4.30pm to 10:00pm, 9th March 2016. Total 500 people attend this event.
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Feb 16
11
2016 Year of Monkey 猴爷大盛年
11 February 2016(Thursday), was the first day working day after Lunar New Year 2016 holiday break.
All staff and worker felt jolly and excited with the lively lion dance performance in the morning.
On that day, all staff and worker were treated with free lunch.
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Malaysia’s government recent announced the increase of foreign workers’ levy hike by 200 to 400 % with immediate effect from 01 Feb 2016. The sudden decision was rejected outright by all the trade associations.
The Malaysian Knitting Manufacturers Association (MKMA) has leaded and lashed out against a hike in foreign worker levy in the manufacturing sector, saying the move came as a “shock, unexpected and without consultation and discussion with private sector”.
In a statement on Feb 1, 2016, its president Tang Chong Chin said the association is “disappointed” and “strongly objects” to the government’s decision to double the levy of foreign workers in the manufacturing sector effective Feb, 2016.
“MKMA believe such a decision would create the huge negative impact on the private sector and invite for domino effect to the already ill and sickening economy environment. Such move would negate the intended stimulation as per newly announced in the budget adjustment made by the prime minister,” he said.
More detail on the articles can be view here:
1. TheEdgeMarket -Textile manufacturers oppose unexpected levy changes to foreign workers
2. OrientalDaily – Levy
3. Nanyang -Lead Levy Hike
4. Nanyang – Levy Hike
5. Zaobao.sg – Malaysia Levy Hike
Fifty-five industry organizations united in an unprecedented move to call on the government to withdraw the sudden increase in foreign workers’ levy that took effect on Monday, decrying the move as detrimental to costs of doing business, which will lead to price increases for consumers.
More Newspaper articles on 55 Industry Oppose Hike of Levy can be view below:
1. Nanyang – Protest on Levy Increase
2. Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia – Oppose Levy Increase
3. Sinchew – Oppose Increase of Levy
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Feb 16
1
Sin Chung School Donation
On 01 Feb’16, USG had generously contributed 2 sets of Dell’s desktop (total amount RM 5,300.00) to SJK(C) Sin Chung, Permatang Sintok, Penaga, Seberang Perai.
This is to replace the faulty computer set for Standard 1 and Standard 6. It will help teaching programmes can be run smoothly with the new equipment.
The Headmaster, Madam Oh, had presented the appreciation certificate to URC Chairman as a recognition of contribution. Certificant
Education work is a long term human capital Investment. “一年之計，莫如樹穀；十年之計，莫如樹木；終身之計，莫如樹人”
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Jan 16
29
Medical Equipment Lending Program
USG values the contributions of its employees. Especially in time of essential where the staff need medical equipment such as Hospital Bed, Wheelchair, Commode Foldable Chair and other facilities for family member whom require medical attention at home.
The provision of equipment are aim to assist, accommodate and facilitate the intensive care equipment required by the ill employee or their family members.
We wish them speedy recovery.
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President of Malaysian Knitting Manufacturers Association(MKMA), Mr. Tang Chong Chin has been invited by Malaysian Investment Development Authority(MIDA) to give a speech on impact of the TPPA on the Malaysian Textiles and Apparel Industry.
The speech is presented on event ‘Dialogue on Potential Economic Impact of Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TTPA) on the Textile & Apparel Industry in Malaysia’ organize by MIDA at Kuala Lumpur, 20/01/2016.
The association deem TPPA as timely and crucial to the rejuvenation of Textile and Apparel Industry in Malaysia.
“We are confident that the textile and apparel industry would grow at least 30% upon the implementation of TPPA and TPPA is expected to double the business in a five-year period,” Tang Chong Chin said.
“As a player in the market, with that kind of elimination of duty, given the Yarn Forward Rule (YFR) and Short Supply List (SSL), we are quite positive to achieve this given the sufficient labour force to support our industry,” Tang told reporters, after attending the dialogue on potential economic impact of TPPA on the textile and apparel industry in Malaysia.
Detail slide information can be view here: MKMA-Mida-20Jan16
Appreciation Letter from MIDA can be view here: Appreciation Letter From MIDA
Detail articles can be view here:
1. MIDA – Dialoge TPPA
2. TheMalaysianReserve – Textile and apparel industry to benefit from TPPA
3. NST – Textile sector can grow by 30pc
4. Nanyang – Industry Grow 30pc
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Jan 16
15
Loh Bee See Farewell
On behalf of the USH, we want to thank Ms.Loh Bee See for her peerless performance during these past 40 years, as we congratulate her on retirement.
The years she have worked here have been marked by unsurpassed efficiency and excellence. She have been an inspiration to us all.
We hope you been honored by attending luncheon with the Management Team on 15th January 2016.
We thank you for all you have done and all you have taught us and send our very best wishes for a happy retirement.
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Nov 15
21
Volleyball Competition 2015
URC organized Volleyball Competition 2015 on November 21, 2015. That day was a wonderful sunny day, the event started at 8:00am and end around 1:30pm.
The competition consists of men’s group and women’s group. Total 15 teams of workers take part in this competition, which 12 teams are men’s group and 3 teams are women’s group. Among the 15 teams, 9 teams’ players are from SB factory and 6 team’s players are from SP factory.
The game start with men’s group competition at 8:30am after the warm up session. All supporters crowded around the volleyball court and cheer to their own support team. The court was surrounded with jolly atmosphere on that day.
The supporters swarmed and hugging the players when their supported team win the match. For men’s group, the champion was Lion Heart (1) team, 2nd runner was Smart Tiger team, and the 3rd runner was Dongibab team. Meanwhile, SriLanka Girl team was the champion of the women’s group, Cempaka team was the 2nd runner and SP Girl team was the 3rd runner.
After the competition end, the garbage at volleyball court surrounding was immediately clean-up under cooperation of players, supporters and URC committees. The event end around 1:30pm after prizes given and lunch given.
The match’s result chart was displayed as per below:
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Local knitting industry worth more than RM4 billion per annum, contribute an impressive 3% to the national GDP.
Malaysia Knitting Manufacturers Association (MKMA) president Tang Chong Chin told MALAYSIA SME that, ‘there are a few big players in the Malaysia knitting manufacturing sector, but for the most part, the overwhelming majority of operators in Malaysia are SME companies.
These include both textile manufacturers and apparel manufacturers. In the Malaysia context, the breakdown is roughly 70% for apparel manufacturers and 30% for textile manufacturers.
Malaysia Budget 2016 announced the increase of minimum wage to RM1,000 for Peninsular Malaysia and RM920 for Sabah and Sarawak recently did not provide grace period of it implementation. It would add a further strain on member’s businesses. ‘Businesses are now having to deal with the GSt, the decline in value of the ringgit, as well as the wage increase.’
Tang said that one suggestion put forward to the government to fix the issue of foreign labour is to make it easier for genuine and law-abiding manufacturers to hire legal foreign workers.
Many SME are forced to hire illegal foreign workers as they are simply unable to hire any through legal channels and they cannot afford to pay levies and fees.
Additionally, the government has imposed many regulation that make it almost impossible for SMEs to hire legal foreign workers which includes regulation on foreign worker ratio, minimum turnover and also various specifications on foreign workers once they are hired.
Article can be view using this link : Engage Issue 170 Malaysia SME
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