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Cahya Mata
Sarawak
Berhad
S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y
R E P O R T
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Social: Society
CMS Donates to four Schools in Mambong
At the launch of CMS’ Cement Integrated Plant on
8 November 2016, CMS Cement Sdn Bhd donated
RM20,000.00 to each of the four schools located in and
around Mambong, namely SK St. Francis Xavier, SK St.
Augustine, SK Sitang Petag and SJK Chung Hua Batu
15. The donation is for the running and upkeep of the
schools.
PUBLIC POLICY AND LOBBYING
CMS is a member of the Sarawak Chamber of Commerce
& Industry (SCCI) which is a pioneer trade chamber in
Sarawak. The SCCI provides the network, opportunities
and the supporting environment that helps businesses
in maximising their competencies in a unique working
environment such as Sarawak. The SCCI runs across
Sarawak, with regional committees in Kuching, Sibu,
Bintulu and Miri.
CMS Cement Sdn Bhd and CMS Clinker Sdn Bhd are
active members of The Cement & Concrete Association of
Malaysia (C&CA). The C&CA works with the Government
in the formulation of policies for the development
of the cement industry. It also serves as a channel of
communication with the Government and relevant
organisations.
CMS Quarries Sdn Bhd is a member of the Sarawak
Quarries Association (SQA). This Association serves as a
platform for members to discuss industry related matters.
The SQA organises activities such as dialogues with
regulatory departments, discussions on market trends
and training from time to time.
CMS Wires Sdn Bhd is a member of the Malaysian Iron
and Steel Industry Federation (MISIF). A primary function
of MISIF is to assist and support its members in carrying
out their business efficiently and successfully. MISIF
supports its members through various activities including
making representations to the Government on issues of
concern, primarily those relating to policies on the steel
industry.
Our Property Development Division is a member of
the Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers’
Association (SHEDA). The aims and objectives of SHEDA
are to provide a forum for the advancement of interest
of companies engaged in property development with a
view to raise the standard of the industry and promote
goodwill amongst members.
Our Group Human Resources Department (Group HR) has
been a member of the Malaysian Employers Federation
(MEF) since 2009. The MEF assists in providing training
and Human Resources relevant market updates (such as
regulatory and statutory updates) to its members. In 2016,
our Group HR sent a representative to attend meetings
held by the MEF which were held on quarterly-basis.
CMS is also a member of the Malaysian Investor
Relations Association (MIRA) which is the first and the
only professional association for Investor Relations (IR)
in Malaysia. MIRA’s membership comprises of public-
listed companies, investment banks, brokerages and
intermediaries and IR service providers. MIRA hosts IR
relevant conferences, seminars, training and knowledge
sharing for and among its members which is a useful
platform for CMS. MIRA also offers Certificate in IR
examination, in association with the Investor Relations
Society of the United Kingdom, for professional
qualification of IR practitioners in Malaysia. The IR
representative for CMS is qualified with the Certificate in
IR.