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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 Cement Industries 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 the first corporate rotary member of the Rotary Club of Kuching
Central which supports community projects, the main one being the
Preventive Blindness project which carries out eye-screening services
and performs cataract and pterygium operations, in partnership with
the Sarawak Medical Services. This project has benefited the low-
income people especially in the rural community. The club also supports
poor single mothers and their families.
Projek Bandar Samariang Donates to Fire Victims
On Saturday, 12 August 2017, a total of three families from Bandar
Samariang received donations totalling RM12,000 from Projek Bandar
Samariang Sdn Bhd (PBS). The Bandar Samariang township was launched
in 1997 and it has been developing rapidly ever since. A family which had
resided at the township for the past 14 years had lost everything to a fire.
Donations from PBS certainly went a long way in easing their burden.
Other substantial donations during the course of the year were made to:
1.
13
th
World Islamic Economic Forum 2017 (RM336,404.25)
2.
Kolej Laila Taib (RM100,000)
3.
4
th
Sarawak Business & Investment Summit 2017 (RM26,500)
4.
Baleh Kapit Raft Safari (RM20,000)
5.
Rainforest Music Festival (RM20,000)
6.
What About Kuching (RM15,000)
7.
PurpleLily (RM10,000)
Other Donations
Social: Society