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Composites Technology Research Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.T02 3rd Floor, 2310 Century Square, Jalan Usahawan, 63000 Cyberjaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia

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The Official CTRM Group Newsletter

• CTRM TO SUPPLY RADOME TO RMAF • ANNUAL DINNER 2008 • MEET THE CHAIRMAN SESSION 2008 • CTRM at LIMA 2007

• CTRM at DSA 2008 • GOODRICH AERO STRUCTURES VISITED CTRM FACILITIES

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feedback or idea to further improve the next issue, you are welcomed to contact the Editorial Team.

Or better still, for those who are interested to be part of the Editorial Team, you can do so by contacting the Editorial Team.

Finally, I would like to congratulate the Editorial Team for putting together all the sketchy details and bits of information into a one fine publication.

Happy Reading.

Wan Abd Halim Abd MajidSenior General ManagerBusiness Development Department

Foreword

AnnouncementsThose who wished to be part of the Editorial Team or interested to

contribute materials for the next edition of JOURNEY can do so by

contacting:

Azizi Azizan at 03-8313 5142 or azizi@ctrm.com.my

Pn Che Hazlina At 03-8313 5173 or hazlina@ctrm.com.my

Assalammualaikum and salam sejahtera.

This is the first time for me to be given the opportunity to say a few words in the first publication of a revived ‘Journey’ for 2008. It has been almost three years since most of us here have seen ‘Journey’, which was last published in 2005.

The new ‘Journey’ will carry new and refresh look as it is only not meant to be a communicating tool among ourselves internally, but also for our associates, partners and clients. So, the design and new look is part of our branding exercise for CTRM and its Group of Companies. Apart from playing its roles in communicating information, updates, achievements and events across the Group, ‘Journey’ will also be the ‘bridge’ to link all personnel in Cyberjaya, Subang and Melaka; and vice versa. I hope ‘Journey’ would be well received by all of us here. There is room to be improved and that is where all of you come in. Any

Assalammualaikum and Salam Sejahtera

As a rookie with CTRM, I am honoured to be entrusted with responsibility to resurrect Journey, which last seen the light of day three years ago.

I admitted that it was a big challenge for me to carry out this task for I will be definitely compared with my predecessor. This is a fact, which I cannot run away from. Our style may be different, but the objective will remain the same. Journey will still play its crucial role as communication tool.

For the first edition, we have selected several news and updates to be included and published for our benefits. The highlight of this issue has to be RADOME, which we will be supplying to the RMAF.

We also include some news and updates on our current business diversification and expansion plans, which tell us why we choose Boeing 787 Dreamliner and Airbus A 350XWB as the cover for this issue. Yes, they are part of our future business plan in composites aero structure manufacturing.

And right now, I am preparing myself to be bombarded with suggestions as well as criticism from you guys, hoping to make the next edition and many editions to come are a better one. I would also like to take this opportunity to invite those who are interested to be part of the editorial team for this magazine, please email me ASAP.

I hope Journey will be able to serve you well today and years to come and I will see you in the next issue scheduled in Decmber 2008.

Have a nice and productive day.

The Editor.

ContentsMessage From The CEO

News 4• DatukRosdiDeliveredTheKeynoteAddress At Fortune 2008 Forum• TeamGen2WonTheirFirstGoldMedal• MeetTheChairmanSession2008• CTRMAeroCompositesLeanEnterpriseSystem Aludra Flight Demo• CTRMPersonnelRevisitTheRetro60’SAnd70’S

Business Section 7• CTRM–TheJourneySoFar• GroupStructure• CTRMToLeadLocalGeneralAviationIndustry• CTRMIsOnSteadyCourseForFutureContracts• CTRMToSupply2UnitsOfRadomeForTheRoyal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF)

Marketing Activities 10• CTRMAtLangkawiInternationalMaritimeAndAerospaceExhibitions(LIMA2007)

• CTRMParticipatedInThe11thDefenceServicesAsia2008

Visits 11• MinistryOfDefence’sSecretaryGeneralPaidHisFirst

Official Visit To CTRM • SpiritAeroSystemsVisitedCTRMFacilities• OfficialVisitByMarkasAngkatanBersama• Brunei’sMindefSecretaryGeneralPaidAVisit To CTRM• GoodrichAeroStructuresVisitedCTRMFacilitiesExtras 12• CongratulationsOnYourPromotion• GoodbyeTo:• CTRMIsReadyToBraveTheFuture

Editorial Team

Chairman / Penaung - En Wan Abd Halim Wan Majid

Advisor / Penasihat - Cik Habibah Mat Jusin

Editor in Chief / Ketua Pengarang - Azizi Azizan

(azizi@ctrm.com.my)

Editorial Team - to be elected from each subsidiary

Distribution - Pn Che Hazlina Yusof

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Message from The CEO

Assalammualaikum and Salam Sejahtera,

Today we are blessed to see ‘Journey’ being given a new lease of life to continue its mission in communicating all the updates and achievements of the Group to all parties, internal and external. Most of us here would still remember that the last ‘Journey’ was issued in 2005. Some of us have even thought that ‘Journey’ has reached its final destination. But today, ‘Journey’ is back with a new and fresh look, to continue its mission.

In this first issue for 2008, most of the news it carries will be from January 2008 until June 2008. It also carries news and information onthepreviousLIMA2007aswellastherecentDSA2008.Thesewerethetwoexhibitions,whichCTRMparticipatedtoshowcaseournew products and services, especially the defence related equipment, as this would be one of our focus in business diversifications and our platform to penetrate the local market and eventually the regional market.

‘Journey’ will serve us internally and also externally. It will be the link between us and our clients, partners and associates, communicating all the updates and achievements from across the Group. I am sure that after this first issue for 2008, there will be a lot of feedbacks and ideas from all of us on how to further improve the next issue of ‘Journey’. I believe that the Editorial Team would appreciate all these feedbacks and ideas. Please be part of the team in preparing ‘Journey’ to become an informative and useful reading material. Remember, ‘Journey’ is from us and for us.

Finally, I would like to extend my heartiest gratitude and appreciation to the Editorial Team for making this first issue a success. We at CTRMappreciatetheeffortbytheEditorialTeamingatheringinformationanddocumentingthearticlesforourreadingpleasure.Keepup the good work and I look forward for the next issue.

Y Bhg Datuk Rosdi MahmudChief Executive Officer

The Editorial Team and all personnel of Composites Technology Research Malaysia Sdn Bhd (CTRM) would like to congratulate Y Bhg Datuk Rosdi Mahmud, Chief Exective Officer, CTRM for being conferred with Darjah Mulia Seri Melaka, which carries the title Datuk on 27 October 2007 by the Tuan Yang Terutama Yang Di Pertua Negeri Melaka Tun Datuk Seri Utama Mohd Khalil bin Yaakob.

Please be part of the team in preparing ‘Journey’ to become an informative and useful reading material. Remember, ‘Journey’ is from us and for us.

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NewsDATUK ROSDI DELIVERED THE KEYNOTE

ADDRESS AT FORTUNE 2008 FORUM

Date : 23 April 2008 Venue : Holiday Inn, Melaka

Datuk Rosdi Mahmud, CEO of CTRM was given the privilege to deliver his keynote address at MTUN Forum with Industry 2008 (Fortune 2008) organised by Universiti Teknikal Melaka.

In his keynote address ‘Excellence Through University Industry Collaborations: Opportunities and Challenges’, Datuk Rosdi raised the need for both sides to engage in collaborations, particularly in R&D programmes to gain new knowledge, skills and technology to remain relevant and competitive in the market.

He also touched on the issues which need to be addressed properly in order for any collaboration to be successful and will be beneficial to both sides; and the need of a special body to govern such collaboration to avoid potential dispute in the course of such collaboration.

In the end, it was agreed the collaboration between industries and universities would be beneficial for both sides to remain relevant and competitive in the market, especially in the era of globalisation.

TEAM GEN 2 WON THEIR FIRST GOLD MEDAL

Date : 29 April 2008Venue : Hyatt Regency, Johor Bahru Congratulations to Team Gen 2 of CTRM Aero Composites Sdn Bhd for the Gold Medal they have won in the mini ICC Convention for Southern Region. The Team was among the seven teams who won the Gold Medal Awards out of 19 participants from government and private sectors.

With this win, Team Gen 2 will be competing in the next level, the inter zone challenge. It was indeed an achievement for CTRM as awholeandtotheKaizenTeaminparticular.

Gen 2 Team and their Medal

MEET THE CHAIRMAN SESSION 2008

Date : 8 January 2008 Venue : CTRM Melaka This day will be well remembered by CTRM personnel as the Chairman, YB Senator Datuk Wira Syed Ali Al Habshee attended a short but beneficial session with them.

It was the first time the Chairman had the opportunity of meeting up with all personnel since his appointment as Chairman of CTRM in 2006.

In the session, The Chairman reminded all the personnel to always be proactive in ensuring that CTRM will remain as the world leading composites aero structures manufacturer.

And the latest development was that YB Senator Datuk Wira Syed Ali Al Habshee was offered and agreed to remain as the Chairman for CTRM for another two years starting 1 June 2008. Congratulation!

Officiating the new clinic

With the personnel

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NewsCTRM AERO COMPOSITES LEAN

ENTERPRISE SYSTEM

CTRM Aero Composites Sdn Bhd (CTRM AC), a

subsidiary of CTRM is a responsible in manufacturing

the composites aero structures for its strategic partners

and custmers from around the world.

In fulfilling the requirements and quality standard put

forward by its customers, CTRM AC is committed to

adopt the Lean Enterprise Systems as its business

strategy and work culture.

The main objective of adopting the Lean Enterprise

Systems are to achieve the profitable and sustainable

growth, improving the work force empowerment, to

develop and utilise all company resources, implementing

structured and goal orientated change management

programme and to align the company’s strategies

for global challenges through KPI and Industrial

benchmarking.

Date : 27th March 2008Venue : Mersing Airfield

Unmanned Systems Technology Sdn Bhd (UST) a subsidiary of Composites Technology Research Malaysia SdnBhd (CTRM) had successfully showcasedALUDRAflight demo recently.

The flight demo was conducted at Markas Angkatan Bersama (MAB) airfield in Mersing, Johor.

In this flight demonstration, UST conducted a flight test for ALUDRAupto20kmrange,comparedtopreviousrangeof 5 km only. This was indeed an impressive improvement shown by a locally developed and manufactured ALUDRA.

Datuk Rosdi Mahmud accompanied Major General Dato’ Roslan (TUDM), Brigadier General Dato’ Abu Bakar Md Said and Colonel Affendi Buang at the flight demonstration.

The flight demonstration was aimed to demonstrate ALUDRA’scapabilityfortheMABtoconsiderALUDRAtobe commissioned into their services for reconnaissance and surveillance purposes.

ALUDRA FLIGHT DEMO

Dato’ Roslan inspecting the ALUDRA

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News

All personnel and invited guests strolled down the memory lane of Retro 60’s and 70’s look during the CTRM Annual Dinner previously. All guests donned the retro look to stay true to the theme that night.

It was the night for CTRM personnel to show off their talents in singing, dancing and also acting. There was a live band performance by the personnel as part of the entertainment programme.

But the true gem of the show had to be Amy Search, who mesmerised audiences with his nostalgic numbers such as Gadisku and Rozana.

Not only that, the Annual Dinner was also a place where The Management acknowledged and recognised CTRM personnel for their contributions and achievements.

24personnelreceivedLongServiceAwardby the CEO for their 10 years of service and counting. Each of them received a certificate, RM 750 and CTRM jacket.

As for his 15 years of service with CTRM, En Jamari Abd Ghafar received a certificate, CTRM jacket and RM 1,000 richer.

The other 237 personnel were also recognised for their service with CTRM and counting with 8 personnel were awarded with The Best Attendance Award. Meanwhile, Hj Hamdan Sanusi, Faizal Ngatuan and Ammar Abu Hassan were awarded with The Most Innovative Employee Award for their initiative in the ‘e-document’ project.

En Mohd Taufik was awarded with Staff Appreciation and The Chairman Award for his contributions and efforts in the industry activities in Melaka. YB Senator Datuk Wira Syed Ali Al Habshee presented the awards.

For his contributions and efforts in propelling CTRM to be where it is today, YB Senator Datuk Wira Syed Ali Al Habshee, Chairman of CTRM was presented with a custom made plaque and a Mont Blanc pen by the CEO.

Staying true to the theme, personnel and

guests attending the event were dressed

up to the occasion. Hence, The Best Dress

Competition was on as soon as the door

to the Grand Ballroom was opened.

At the final drum roll, Hairulmuazam and

SyazliliRoslanwerecrownedastheKing

and Queen of CTRM Glamour Retro Party

60’s and 70’s.

In the Lucky Draw Segment, Ruhizan

Md Siraj rode away with from the event

with the Grand Prize, a Yamaha Ego S

Motorcycle; Hasmanazra Haron flew

away to a 3-day 2-night holiday package

in Bandung while Mohd Royaizat carted

away the 32’ plasma TV.

It was indeed a night to remember by all.

And next annual dinner was promised to

be bigger and better.

CTRM PERSONNEL REVISIT THE RETRO

60’S AND 70’S

Date : 14 March 2008Venue : Equatorial Hotel, Melaka

The Chairman receiving his awards

Jamari recieving his longest service award (15 years)

En Mohd Taufik and the Chairman Awards

Taufik and CTRM dancers

Amy mesmerising the audience

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Business Section Incorporated in November 1990, CTRM was entrusted with strategic roles in developing high-tech based industry, namely the composites and aerospace industries for sustainable development into the future.

Since then, CTRM gained the trust of its customers as one of the most competitive and competent composites aero structure manufacturer and is a part of global supply chain of Airbus and Boeing. It is a huge achievement for a company established in a country, where aerospace industry was non existent until 15 years ago.

CTRM is expanding its composites activities as it rides the new tide in the aerospace industry with the introduction of new generation aircrafts of Airbus A350 XWB and the Boeing787 Dreamliner. CTRM is positioning itself to become the preferred composites supplier for both aircrafts.

Having established a strong foothold in the aerospace industry, CTRM is not letting its eyes off the other industries which can provide a good return by optimising its skills and capabilities in the composites technology.

CTRM AU is the gateway for CTRM to expand its business activities in non-aerospace segment. Currently, CTRM AU is fulfilling its contract obligation to design, manufacture, install and commission two units of RADOME for the Royal Malaysian Air Force. With this contract, CTRM is confident that the regional market for its RADOME is well within its grasp. CTRM AU is also cruising at high speed as the Official Repairer for teams participating in the Formula BMW Asia 2008.

Another subsidiary, CTRM Aviation has rejuvenated its activities when it received the JAR 145 certification. The company currently leased out Eagle aircrafts and provide maintenance and service work for various customers.

Group Structure

CONGRATULATION TO THE SECOND FINANCE MINISTER

The Management and Personnel of CTRM and its Group of Companies wish to congratulate YB Tan Sri Nor Mohamed Yakcop for his appointment as the Second Finance Minister for the second term.

YB SENATOR SYED ALI AL HABSHEE CHAIRMANSHIP EXTENDED FOR

ANOTHER TWO YEARS

The Management, Editorial Team and all personnel of CTRM and its Group of Companies would like to congratulate YB Senator Datuk Wira Syed Ali Al Habshee for the extension of contract as Chairman of CTRM and its Group of Companies.

The extension of two-year contract effective from 1 June 2008

CTRM – THE JOURNEY SO FAR

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Business Section CTRM TO LEAD LOCAL GENERAL AVIATION INDUSTRY

Not content with its success in composites aero structures manufacturing, CTRM is now making waves in the local General Aviation (GA) industry.

CTRM Aviation (CTRM AV), another subsidiary of CTRM has been diversifying its business, from the assembly of composites light aircraft Eagle 150B, to leasing activities and now will be providing MRO services to light aircraft of GA.

CTRM AV was awarded DCA Malaysia Approved Maintenance Organisation certification in August 2007. It is the highest level of approval ever awarded thus making CTRM AV the only organisation approved to provide maintenance for light aircrafts in GA category.

With this award, CTRM AV is now qualified to perform maintenance on light aircrafts such as Eagle 150B, Cessna 300 and Cessna 400. DCA Malaysia has also approved engineers from CTRM AV

to sign off the Certificate of Release to Service for other types of light aircrafts, such as the Diamond DA40 & 42, Piper PA34 & PA28 and Cirrus SR3G. CTRM AV also provides Out of Base Maintenance by posting itsengineersand technicalpersonnel in Ipoh,KotaBahruandBintulu. It also offers maintenance services in Subang, Johor, Sandakan and Bangkok.

To cater for this business expansion, CTRM AV is investing RM 5 million to expand its existing facility in Melaka. Which is sure to revolutionise and set new standards for local GA industry.

Current Aircraft Leasing ContractsAsia Pacific Flight Training 4 units of Eagle 150BIntegrated Training and Services 5 units of Eagle 150BKLInternationalFlyingAcademy 2unitsofEagle150BGulf Golden International Flying Academy 4 units of Eagle 150BAustral Flight Training Centre 3 units of Eagle 150BAeroflight Sdn Bhd 1 unit of Eagle 150BOxysky Aviation Sdn Bhd 1 unit of Eagle 150BYoung Eagle Group 4 units of Eagle 150B Aerotree Sdn Bhd 1 unit of Cessna 300

Current Maintenance ContractIntegrated Training And Services:8 units of Cirrus SR20G3 aircrafts

Thilert:Approved Service Centre for Thilert

Diamond Aircrafts:Approved Service Centre for Diamond Aircrafts

CTRM IS ON STEADY COURSE FOR FUTURE CONTRACTS

CTRM has established itself as part of global supply chain in composites aero structure for major aircrafts manufacturers, both commercial and military. The current value of contract of RM 2.47 billion will keep CTRM busy until 2022.

The new Airbus A 350XWB

The skyrocketing fuel price has created need for major aircraft manufacturers to produce a new generation of passenger aircrafts with new material and design that will increase fuel efficiency for airlines around the world.

The new Airbus A 350XWB is a new generation of passenger aircraft with new design and capability to complement the existing fleet of Airbus A 380.

The new aircraft is 30% more fuel efficient and able to cruise at Mach 0.85. The total bookings for the new Airbus

A 350XWB is at impressive 362 units from airline companies and private customers.

Boeing is also introducing its new aircraft, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Boasting new design built with mostly composites materials it is claimed to be 20% more fuel efficient and also capable of cruising at Mach 0.85. The total booking for Boeing 787 Dreamliner is at 448 units from airlines around the world.

As these two aircrafts will be built mostly using the composites materials, it presents a unique opportunity for CTRM to offer its expertise, knowledge and capabilities of manufacturing composites aero structures required by both world-renowned aircrafts manufacturers.

After all, CTRM has been and is still supplying composite aero structures for both aircraft manufacturers for different category.

The new 787 Dreamliner

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Business Section

Date : 21 April 2008Venue : Putra World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur

In conjunction with the previous Defence Services Asia (DSA)

2008, CTRM was awarded a contract to design, manufacture,

supply, install and commission 2 units of RADOME by the Ministry

of Defence Malaysia for the Royal Malaysian Air Force.

This was indeed another testament to the capabilities and

technological know-how possessed by CTRM in its effort to

diversify its business activities and becoming a reputable local

defence contractor.

RADOME is a sphere shape structure built to protect the radar

antenna or radar dish from the damaging environment elements

that might effect the rotation of radar, which in turn could cause

the radar not the be operational at its maximum capacity to

safeguard our national airspace.

RADOME

Materials used to build the RADOME must be able to withstand

the damaging environment elements and at the same time

must not block the electromagnetic wave emitted by the radar

antenna.

As such, armed with more than 17 years of experience in

manufacturing composites aero structures for major aircraft

manufacturers, CTRM applied its know how and the technology it

possessed to design, manufacture, supply, install and commission

CTRM TO SUPPLY 2 UNITS OF RADOME FOR THEROYAL MALAYSIAN AIR FORCE (RMAF)

the2unitsofRADOMEfortheRMAFatBukitKubonginLabuan

and Western Hill in Penang.

The RM 14.5 million worth of contract was signed between

MINDEF and CTRM during the Defence Services Asia (DSA)

2008 recently.

In the signing ceremony, MINDEF was represented by its

Secretary General, Y Bhg Dato’ Haji Abu Bakar Haji Abdullah and

CTRM was represented by its CEO, Y Bhg Datuk Rosdi Mahmud.

The ceremony was witnessed by the Deputy Prime Minister, YAB

Dato’ Seri Najib bin Tun Abdul Razak.

This contract was a milestone for the local defence industry in

achieving its self-reliance capability. With this, CTRM would be

eyeing the South East Asia countries to market its RADOME.

Y Bhg Dato’ Haji Abu Bakar (left) and Datuk Rosdi Mahmud (second from left) signing the RM 14.5 millions contract

The exchange of documents witnessed by YAB Deputy Minister, Dato’ Seri Najib Tun Abdul Razak (hidden) and YB Senator Datuk

Wira Syed Ali Al Habshee, Chairman of CTRM

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CTRM AT LANGKAWI INTERNATIONAL MARITIME AND AEROSPACE EXHIBITIONS (LIMA 2007)

Date : 4 – 8 December 2007Venue : Mahsuri International Exhibition Centre, Langkawi

CTRMand itsGroupofCompanies tookpart in the lastLIMA07 with both local and international visitors were particularly impressedwithALUDRA,equippedwithitsAGILEsensorsfromTHALESandaworkingGroundControlStation

His Majesty the King of Malaysia

Among other exhibits items were Lotus composites bodyshell, scale model of RADOME, Akriz Eagle 150B simulator, scale models of Airbus A 380, A 320, A 400M and Boeing 787 Dreamliner.

Several contracts were also sealed during the event such as with EADS CASA for A 400M project; Eurocopter for the manufacturing

Marketing Activitiesof Fenestron; with Spirit Aero Systems for the Airbus A 320 composites structures. UST also sealed an agreement for a long-term collaboration with Thales Optronique of France for the developmentofsensorsystems,specificallyforALUDRA.

ALUDRA – Star at CTRM Booth

CTRM also signed an agreement to lease a total of 26 units of Eagle 150B to Young Eagle Thailand Ltd. andGulf GoldenInternational Flying Academy. CTRM was also presented with JAR 145 certification from Department of Civil Aviation of Malaysia for General Aviation MRO services.

His Majesty the King and Queen of Malaysia and YAB Dato’Seri Najib bin Tun Abdul Razak, the Deputy Prime Minister, were among the VVIPs who visited CTRM booth.

CTRMparticipationinLIMAwasasuccessintermofexposingits new products and services to the potential local and foreign customers. Insyaallah, CTRM will be back with bigger and better itemstobeshowcasedforLIMA2009.

CTRM PARTICIPATED IN THE 11TH DEFENCE SERVICES ASIA 2008

Date : 21 – 24 April 2008 Venue : Putra World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur

CTRM was among 719 exhibitors from 49 countries participated in Defence Services Asia (DSA) 2008, the premier defence and security exhibition in the Asian region. Over 25,000 trade visitors from over 50 countries were gathering information on the latest defence and security equipment available in the market.

New Kid on the Block - INTISAR

CTRM showcased its latest state-of-the-art unmanned aerial vehicle,theALUDRAandINTISAR,integratedwithAGILEsensorsystemsfromTHALES.

Most of trade visitors and delegates of both local and foreign were very impressed with the fact that these UAV were developed and manufactured locally.

DPM is briefed on GCS

DSA 2008 also proven to be an ideal venue for CTRM to secure its contract with the Ministry of Defence Malaysia to design, manufacture, install and commission two units of RADOME for the Royal Malaysian Air Force. The RM 14.5 million worth of contract would mark the first step for CTRM and its Group of Companies in diversifying into defence industry.

DSA 2008 had proven to be a best venue to display all defence related technologies and equipments to potential customers of both local and foreign.

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VisitsMINISTRY OF DEFENCE’S SECRETARY GENERAL PAID HIS FIRST OFFICIAL VISIT TO CTRM

Date : 5 June 2008 Venue : CTRM Melaka

The Secretary General of MINDEF, Y Bhg Dato’ Haji Abu Bakar Haji Abdullah paid a visit to CTRM facilities in Melaka recently. CTRM Chairman, Datuk Wira Syed Ali Al Habshee and CEO, Datuk Rosdi Mahmud, together with Senior Management Personnel, received the delegate at the main lobby of B1 building.

In the visit, the Secretary General was briefed on CTRM business operations and was impressed with its achievements. He was also briefed on all aerospace programmes participated by CTRM.

At the end of the tour, Dato’ Abu Bakar was presented with CTRM jacket by Datuk Wira Syed Ali Al Habshee as a token of appreciation for the supports rendered by MINDEF.

OFFICIAL VISIT BY MARKAS ANGKATAN BERSAMA

Date : 18 February 2008Venue : CTRM Melaka

30 delegates from Markas Angakatan Bersama (MAB) of Malaysian Armed Forces, led by its Commanding Officer, Major General Dato’ Allatif Mohd Noor were at CTRM facility in Melaka for a close inspection tour of the facility.

Datuk Rosdi Mahmud, CEO of CTRM and senior management personnel were on the ground to welcome the delegates.

This visit presented a unique opportunity for CTRM to promote its UnmannedAerialVehicle,ALUDRAtoMABtobecommissionedin its service for reconnaissance and surveillance purposes.

ThedelegateswerealsoimpressedwiththeabilityofALUDRAtobe integratedwithAGILE,astate-of-the-artsensorsystemsbyThales,whichmakesALUDRAatpar, ifnotbetter than theforeign makes.

Group picture

SPIRIT AERO SYSTEMS VISITED CTRM FACILITIES

Date : 21 February 2008 Venue : CTRM Facility, Melaka

DelegatesfromSpiritAeroSystems,ledbyMrMikeKing,VicePresident and General Manager, Propulsion Structures and Systems Business Unit visited CTRM facility last February.

Accompanying him in the visit were Mr. David Wiseman, Director ofNewProgrammesProcurement;Mrs.LIleneCovey,Directorof Propulsion and Business Development Unit; Mr. Roy McGraw, Director of Procurement and Mr. Robert Walker of Business Development.

This visit eventually presented an opportunity for both sides to discuss ways to strengthening the existing relationship and to look for the possibility on future work programmes.

Aftertheshorttourandlunch,thedelegatewasinKualaLumpur,where theywere thrilledand impressedwith theviewofKualaLumpurCityCentrefromtheinfamousSkyBridgeatthePetronasTwin Towers.

The Management of CTRM and its personnel would also like to congratulate Spirit Aero Systems on the establishment of Spirit Malaysia under the helm of Mr Francis Hiew.

GOODRICH AERO STRUCTURES VISITED CTRM FACILITIES

Date : 22 FebruaryVenue : CTRM Facility, Melaka

CTRM Senior Management played a hospitable host to one of its important and strategic partners, the Goodrich Aero Structures.

CTRM was indeed honoured to receive the delegation, led by Mr. Greg Peters, President Aero Structures, accompanied by Mr. Dan Pleshko, Chief Supply Chain Officer, Mr. Tim Martin, Director of Material & Supply Chain and their officers.

The visit had indeed cemented a stronger cooperation and relationship between the two companies.

BRUNEI’S MINDEF SECRETARY GENERAL PAID A VISIT TO CTRM

Date : 15 January 2008Venue : CTRM Facility, Melaka

CTRM was honoured to receive a visiting delegate from Brunei’s Ministry of Defence, led by YM Dato Paduka Abdul Hamid Pengiran Haji Mohd at its facilities in Batu Berendam, Melaka.

The delegates were briefed about CTRM business operations and itslatestdefencerelatedproduct,theALUDRA.Theywereveryimpressed with our capability and technological advancements in aerospace industry.

Officials accompanied the delegates were from DASAR and MINDEF Malaysia. The visit presented the opportunity for CTRM topromotetheALUDRAtotheRoyalBruneiArmedForces.

The delegation with ALUDRA

The Editorial Team and all personnel from CTRM and its Group of Companies wish to congratulate on your promotion:

Wan Abd Halim Abd MajidPromoted to Senior General Manager Business Development Department

Zulkarnain MohamadPromoted to Senior General Manager CTRM (Operation)

Nor Azham BaharinPromoted to General Manager CTRM Aero Composites Sdn Bhd

Abd Razak Mohamad ZinPromoted to General ManagerCTRM Aviation Sdn Bhd

ExtrasMohd Shafee AliPromoted to Head of Company CTRM Automotive Sdn Bhd

Zulfikar Zikri Dino HarrisPromoted to Assistant General ManagerOperation CTRM AC

Muhamad Khalizi Abd RazakPromoted to Assistant General ManagerTechnical Support CTRM AC

Azmi OmarPromoted to Assistant General ManagerEngineering CTRM AC

Jamari A GhaffarPromoted to Assistant General ManagerStrategic Planning, CTRM AC

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR PROMOTION GOODBYE TO:

CTRM and its personnel said

goodbye to Mr Francis Hiew, as

he had resigned from the post of

Chief Operation Officer to take

over a new helm at Spirit Malaysia

effective 15 April 2008.

Good luck in your future

undertakings!

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

BUSSINESSDEVELOPMENT

STRATEGIC PLANNING

NEW BUSINESS

VENDOR DEVELOPMENTPROGRAMME

MARKETING &COMMUNICATION

FINANCE & SUPPORTSERVICES

BUSINESS FINANCE

HUMAN RESOURCE &ADMINISTRATION

LEGAL

COMPANY SECRETARY

MIS

OPERATION

CTRM AERO COMPOSITES

CTRM AVIATION

CTRM AUTOMOTIVE

UST

QUALITY ASSURANCE

The new organisational structure at CTRM, adopting the 3-pronged approach:

CTRM ORGANISATION CHART 2008