journey 1st edition of 2008

The Official CTRM Group Newsletter
Issue01-08
• 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
Composites Technology Research Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
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Foreword
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.
feedback or idea to further improve the next issue, you
are welcomed to contact the Editorial Team.
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
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 Majid
Senior General Manager
Business Development Department
Assalammualaikum and Salam Sejahtera
Contents
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.
Message From The CEO
News
• Datuk Rosdi Delivered The Keynote Address
At Fortune 2008 Forum
• Team Gen 2 Won Their First Gold Medal
• Meet The Chairman Session 2008
• CTRM Aero Composites Lean Enterprise System
Aludra Flight Demo
• CTRM Personnel Revisit The Retro 60’S And 70’S
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Business Section
• CTRM – The Journey So Far
• Group Structure
• CTRM To Lead Local General Aviation Industry
• CTRM Is On Steady Course For Future Contracts
• CTRM To Supply 2 Units Of Radome For The Royal
Malaysian Air Force (RMAF)
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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.
Marketing Activities
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• CTRM At Langkawi International Maritime And Aerospace
Exhibitions (LIMA 2007)
• CTRM Participated In The 11th Defence Services Asia 2008
Visits
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• Ministry Of Defence’s Secretary General Paid His First
Official Visit To CTRM
• Spirit Aero Systems Visited CTRM Facilities
• Official Visit By Markas Angkatan Bersama
• Brunei’s Mindef Secretary General Paid A Visit
To CTRM
• Goodrich Aero Structures Visited CTRM Facilities
Extras
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• Congratulations On Your Promotion
• Goodbye To:
• CTRM Is Ready To Brave The Future
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.
Announcements
Those 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
Editorial Team
Chairman / Penaung - En Wan Abd Halim Wan Majid
Editorial Team - to be elected from each subsidiary
Advisor / Penasihat - Cik Habibah Mat Jusin
Distribution - Pn Che Hazlina Yusof
Editor in Chief / Ketua Pengarang - Azizi Azizan
(azizi@ctrm.com.my)
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Message from The CEO
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.
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
on the previous LIMA 2007 as well as the recent DSA 2008. These were the two exhibitions, which CTRM participated to showcase our
new 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
CTRM appreciate the effort by the Editorial Team in gathering information and documenting the articles for our reading pleasure. Keep
up the good work and I look forward for the next issue.
Y Bhg Datuk Rosdi Mahmud
Chief 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.
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News
TEAM GEN 2 WON THEIR FIRST
GOLD MEDAL
DATUK 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.
Date : 29 April 2008
Venue : 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
a whole and to the Kaizen Team in particular. 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.
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.
Officiating the new clinic
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!
With the personnel
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News
CTRM 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.
ALUDRA FLIGHT DEMO
Date : 27th March 2008
Venue : Mersing Airfield
Unmanned Systems Technology Sdn Bhd (UST) a
subsidiary of Composites Technology Research Malaysia
Sdn Bhd (CTRM) had successfully showcased ALUDRA
flight 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
ALUDRA up to 20 km range, compared to previous range
of 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’s capability for the MAB to consider ALUDRA to
be commissioned into their services for reconnaissance and
surveillance purposes.
Dato’ Roslan inspecting the ALUDRA
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CTRM PERSONNEL
REVISIT THE RETRO
60’S AND 70’S
Date : 14 March 2008
Venue : Equatorial Hotel, Melaka
The Chairman receiving his awards
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.
24 personnel received Long Service Award
by the CEO for their 10 years of service
and counting. Each of them received a
certificate, RM 750 and CTRM jacket.
Taufik and CTRM dancers
Amy mesmerising the audience
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
Syazlili Roslan were crowned as the King
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;
Haron
flew
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.
Jamari recieving his longest service
award (15 years)
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Hasmanazra
away to a 3-day 2-night holiday package
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En Mohd Taufik and the
Chairman Awards
Business Section
CTRM – THE JOURNEY SO FAR
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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
YB SENATOR SYED ALI AL HABSHEE
CHAIRMANSHIP EXTENDED FOR
ANOTHER TWO YEARS
CONGRATULATION TO THE SECOND
FINANCE MINISTER
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 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.
The extension of two-year contract effective from
1 June 2008
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CTRM TO LEAD LOCAL GENERAL AVIATION
INDUSTRY
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
its engineers and technical personnel in Ipoh, Kota Bahru and
Bintulu. 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.
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
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.
Current Aircraft Leasing Contracts
Asia Pacific Flight Training
4 units of Eagle 150B
Integrated Training and Services
5 units of Eagle 150B
KL International Flying Academy 2 units of Eagle 150B
Gulf Golden International Flying Academy 4 units of Eagle 150B
Austral Flight Training Centre
3 units of Eagle 150B
Aeroflight Sdn Bhd
1 unit of Eagle 150B
Oxysky Aviation Sdn Bhd
1 unit of Eagle 150B
Young Eagle Group
4 units of Eagle 150B
Aerotree Sdn Bhd
1 unit of Cessna 300
Current Maintenance Contract
Integrated Training And Services:
8 units of Cirrus SR20G3 aircrafts
Thilert:
Approved Service Centre for Thilert
Diamond Aircrafts:
Approved Service Centre for Diamond Aircrafts
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 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 787 Dreamliner
The new aircraft is 30% more fuel efficient and able to
cruise at Mach 0.85. The total bookings for the new Airbus
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CTRM TO SUPPLY 2 UNITS OF RADOME FOR THE
ROYAL MALAYSIAN AIR FORCE (RMAF)
Date : 21 April 2008
Venue : Putra World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur
and Western Hill in Penang.
In conjunction with the previous Defence Services Asia (DSA)
The RM 14.5 million worth of contract was signed between
2008, CTRM was awarded a contract to design, manufacture,
MINDEF and CTRM during the Defence Services Asia (DSA)
supply, install and commission 2 units of RADOME by the Ministry
2008 recently.
the 2 units of RADOME for the RMAF at Bukit Kubong in Labuan
of Defence Malaysia for the Royal Malaysian Air Force.
In the signing ceremony, MINDEF was represented by its
This was indeed another testament to the capabilities and
Secretary General, Y Bhg Dato’ Haji Abu Bakar Haji Abdullah and
technological know-how possessed by CTRM in its effort to
CTRM was represented by its CEO, Y Bhg Datuk Rosdi Mahmud.
diversify its business activities and becoming a reputable local
The ceremony was witnessed by the Deputy Prime Minister, YAB
defence contractor.
Dato’ Seri Najib bin Tun Abdul Razak.
RADOME is a sphere shape structure built to protect the radar
This contract was a milestone for the local defence industry in
antenna or radar dish from the damaging environment elements
achieving its self-reliance capability. With this, CTRM would be
that might effect the rotation of radar, which in turn could cause
eyeing the South East Asia countries to market its RADOME.
the radar not the be operational at its maximum capacity to
safeguard our national airspace.
Y Bhg Dato’ Haji Abu Bakar (left) and Datuk Rosdi Mahmud
(second from left) signing the RM 14.5 millions contract
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
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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Marketing Activities
CTRM AT LANGKAWI INTERNATIONAL MARITIME
AND AEROSPACE EXHIBITIONS (LIMA 2007)
Date : 4 – 8 December 2007
Venue : Mahsuri International Exhibition Centre,
Langkawi
of 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
development of sensor systems, specifically for ALUDRA.
CTRM and its Group of Companies took part in the last LIMA
07 with both local and international visitors were particularly
impressed with ALUDRA, equipped with its AGILE sensors from
THALES and a working Ground Control Station
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. and Gulf Golden
International 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 of Malaysia
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.
Among other exhibits items were Lotus composites body
shell, scale model of RADOME, Akriz Eagle 150B simulator,
scale models of Airbus A 380, A 320, A 400M and Boeing 787
Dreamliner.
CTRM participation in LIMA was a success in term of exposing
its new products and services to the potential local and foreign
customers. Insyaallah, CTRM will be back with bigger and better
items to be showcased for LIMA 2009.
Several contracts were also sealed during the event such as with
EADS CASA for A 400M project; Eurocopter for the manufacturing
CTRM PARTICIPATED IN THE
11TH DEFENCE SERVICES ASIA 2008
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.
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.
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.
New Kid on the Block - INTISAR
CTRM showcased its latest state-of-the-art unmanned aerial
vehicle, the ALUDRA and INTISAR, integrated with AGILE sensor
systems from THALES.
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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Visits
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE’S SECRETARY GENERAL
PAID HIS FIRST OFFICIAL VISIT TO CTRM
OFFICIAL VISIT BY MARKAS
ANGKATAN BERSAMA
Date : 5 June 2008
Venue : CTRM Melaka
Date : 18 February 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.
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.
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.
SPIRIT AERO SYSTEMS VISITED
CTRM FACILITIES
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
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, ALUDRA to MAB to be commissioned
in its service for reconnaissance and surveillance purposes.
The delegates were also impressed with the ability of ALUDRA
to be integrated with AGILE, a state-of-the-art sensor systems
by Thales, which makes ALUDRA at par, if not better than the
foreign makes.
Date : 21 February 2008
Venue : CTRM Facility, Melaka
Delegates from Spirit Aero Systems, led by Mr Mike King, Vice
President and General Manager, Propulsion Structures and
Systems Business Unit visited CTRM facility last February.
Accompanying him in the visit were Mr. David Wiseman, Director
of New Programmes Procurement; Mrs. L Ilene Covey, Director
of 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.
Group picture
BRUNEI’S MINDEF SECRETARY GENERAL PAID
A VISIT TO CTRM
Date : 15 January 2008
Venue : CTRM Facility, Melaka
After the short tour and lunch, the delegate was in Kuala Lumpur,
where they were thrilled and impressed with the view of Kuala
Lumpur City Centre from the infamous Sky Bridge at the Petronas
Twin Towers.
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 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.
The delegates were briefed about CTRM business operations and
its latest defence related product, the ALUDRA. They were very
impressed with our capability and technological advancements
in aerospace industry.
GOODRICH AERO STRUCTURES
VISITED CTRM FACILITIES
Officials accompanied the delegates were from DASAR and
MINDEF Malaysia. The visit presented the opportunity for CTRM
to promote the ALUDRA to the Royal Brunei Armed Forces.
Date : 22 February
Venue : 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.
The delegation with ALUDRA
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CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR PROMOTION
The Editorial Team and all personnel from
CTRM and its Group of Companies wish to
congratulate on your promotion:
Mohd Shafee Ali
Promoted to Head of Company
CTRM Automotive Sdn Bhd
Wan Abd Halim Abd Majid
Promoted to Senior General Manager
Business Development Department
Zulfikar Zikri Dino Harris
Promoted to Assistant General Manager
Operation CTRM AC
Zulkarnain Mohamad
Promoted to Senior General Manager
CTRM (Operation)
Muhamad Khalizi Abd Razak
Promoted to Assistant General Manager
Technical Support CTRM AC
Nor Azham Baharin
Promoted to General Manager
CTRM Aero Composites Sdn Bhd
Azmi Omar
Promoted to Assistant General Manager
Engineering CTRM AC
Abd Razak Mohamad Zin
Promoted to General Manager
CTRM Aviation Sdn Bhd
Jamari A Ghaffar
Promoted to Assistant General Manager
Strategic Planning, CTRM AC
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!
The new organisational structure at CTRM, adopting the 3-pronged approach:
CTRM ORGANISATION CHART 2008
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
BUSSINESS
DEVELOPMENT
FINANCE & SUPPORT
SERVICES
OPERATION
STRATEGIC PLANNING
BUSINESS FINANCE
CTRM AERO COMPOSITES
NEW BUSINESS
HUMAN RESOURCE &
ADMINISTRATION
CTRM AVIATION
VENDOR DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAMME
LEGAL
CTRM AUTOMOTIVE
MARKETING &
COMMUNICATION
COMPANY SECRETARY
UST
MIS
QUALITY ASSURANCE