CILTM e-news Oct to Jan 2015 (for members only)

MESSAGE FROM CILTM PRESIDENT, YBHG PROF DATO ABD RADZAK ABD MALEK FCILT

First and foremost, let me begin by thanking the outgoing CILTM Council Members and extend a warm welcome to the newly-elected Council Members. I would like also to greet our new members and continue our relationship with our existing members. I hope the new Council members of our esteemed Institute will inject new ideas and contribute as much as possible so that the Council will be able to meet the expectations of our members. I also hope the new members will drive our Institute and insist the present members to continue their support in attending events hosted by the Institute. As I look to the year ahead, we will continue to facilitate CILTM members and activities through our Seminars, Tea Talk, Meetings and International Conference. These events are also a great opportunity to network with association within our industry. Thank to the continuous support of our members, we have been able to undertake a number of activities in 2014. I promise you that we will be even more active this year. We hope that you will enjoy the issue and find it to be informative. Thank You.

MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF PUBLICATION AND INFORMATION COMMITTEE, SHAHRIR HJ AHMAD CMILT

Apart from organizing the usual seminars and dinner or lunch talks, this year we are considering to conduct continuous education and social events such as professional short courses and charity golf, to enhance knowledge for new and senior members as well as to foster better relationship among members. With the setting up of Women in Logistics Malaysia (WILAT) since November 2012, the involvement of women members in activities organised by the Institute, has increased significantly. Although they represent a small percentage of our total CILTM community, I am convinced that they will gain more ground and strengthen to our CILTM community in the near future.

Having said the above, I would like to thank all the members for their support in continuing their membership, participating in events hosted by the Institute, assisting in programmes conducted throughout 2014 and through their active involvement in supporting our Council Members. Happy New Year and may 2015 bring better achievements to the members and CILTM.

Thank you.

CILTM Annual General Meeting 2014

More than 50 CILTM members attended the Annual General Meeting 2014 held on 27th September 2014 at Shah Alam Convention Centre, Shah Alam, Selangor. The highlight of the day was the election of the new office bearers and the briefing by the President, Prof Dato Abd Radzak Bin Abd Malek on the proposal of establishing CILT Malaysia Holdings. CILTM as a society; is restricted in many things, so he suggested the creation of a holding company which can carry out economic activities such as providing training and consultancy services. Prof Dato Abd Radzak also explained to the members on matters related to the International Conference Malaysia (ICM) 2014, which was held at Hatten Hotel, Melaka from 1-6 June, 2014. During the eight days of conference, the Council members and the Secretariat of ICM 2014 converge at Melaka. A total of more than 300 Council members from CILT worldwide were present for the conference. This was an outstanding achievement for the CILT Malaysia and a tribute to the city of Melaka. CILT Malaysia also received full cooperation and trust from the Chief Minister of Melaka, YBhg Dato ' Seri Hj Idris Haron and YB

Dear Logistics and Transport Professionals, It is a great pleasure to my extend heartfelt greetings to the readers of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Malaysia (CILTM) E-Newsletter. The present Publication and Information Committee (PIC) have deliberately kept the format simple with pictures so it is easy to read and easy to assemble with the electronic format which is more effective and economic. As we all know, the Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport Malaysia (CILTM) is the leading national professional body associated with logistics and transport. CILTM holds unparalleled professional international recognition. The Institute achieves its objectives through its membership, accreditation bodies and its educational qualifications. Our membership provides a professional identity to those in the logistics and transport sector, as well as international recognition. The Institute’s professional qualifications educate not only those already in the sector, but also those wishing to enter into it.

Tuan Haji Sulaiman Md Ali, Deputy Chairman of the State Executive Council, Economy Planning, Investment and Industrial State of Melaka. There was active participation amongst members who attended the AGM. This reflected their concern and interest in steering CILT Malaysia to greater heights. Thus, it augurs well for our organization.

CILTM Present Council Member 2014/2015

President Prof Dato' Abd Radzak Bin Abd Malek FCILT

Deputy President Tuan Hj Ramli Bin Amir FCILT

Vice President Dr Rosli Bin Azad Khan FCILT

Secretary General Encik Azlan Bin Abdul Jalil CMILT

Treasurer Encik Burhoroldin Bin Salleh CMILT

Assistant Secretary Dr Mustakim Bin Hj Melan CMILT

Assistant Treasurer Dr Kasypi Bin Mokhtar CMILT

Council Member Mej Chang Kah Loon CMILT

Council Member Commander Shahrir bin Hj Ahmad CMILT

Council Member Puan Sharifah Halimah Binti Syed Ahmad CMILT

Council Member Puan Rozita Binti Husain CMILT

Chairman of Sabah Section Tuan Hj Ramli Bin Amir FCILT

Chairman of Penang Section Mej Chang Kah Loon CMILT

Chairman of Sarawak Section Tuan Hj Shaiful Bahri Bin Adnan CMILT

Chairman of Johor Section Encik Mohd Nasir Bin Alias CMILT

Chairman of Terengganu Section Dr Mohamad Rosni Bin Othman CMILT

Dato Abd Razak Bin Malek attended a conference in Lahore, Pakistan on behalf of CILT International President from 22 to 24 October 2014 and presented a paper entitled “IMPACT OF MULTIMODAL TRANSPORT ON FOREIGN TRADE OF MALAYSIA”.

The IMMTA Pakistan was the organizer of the international conference. The conference took place at Pearl Continental Hotel, Pakistan. The conference invited a number of leading international speakers from United States of America, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, Sri Lanka, India, Bangladesh and several other Middle Eastern countries who presented their technical papers.

Accreditation Audit Visit to University Sains Malaysia

The Academic Recognition Audit was conducted on University Sains Malaysia for Bachelor of Management Programme in line with the requirement spelt in the CILTM's Academic Recognition Guidelines. The audit was conducted at University Sains Malaysia campus from 25

th to 26th September 2014. Attending the audit on behalf of CILT Malaysia

were YBhg Prof Dato Abd Radzak Bin Abd Malek (President of CILT Malaysia), Dr. Mustakim Bin Hj Melan (Chairman of Education & Research Committee), En Burhoroldin Bin Salleh (Treasurer of CILT Malaysia) and Mrs. Sharifah Salwa Binti Abu Bakar (CILTM Administration Manager).

First Sabah branch of Women in Logistics and Transport launched

When asked what were WiLAT Sabah’s immediate plans, Siti Noraishah said as it is the pioneer in Malaysia, they need to establish its missions and objectives as they need to prepare for the challenges ahead. WiLAT Sabah will also act as a solid foundation through which the organisation’s objectives and mission will be implemented she said. On WiLAT’s membership, Siti Noraishah, who is also Sabah Ports Sdn Bhd General Manager, said that it is automatic membership for existing women CILTM Sabah members and they make up about 30 per cent of the membership. “We will also be promoting membership to other industries. Of course, there are certain fees so the membership will be more for companies involved in logistics and transport,” she stressed.

CILT (Penang Section) activities

NO DATE PROGRAMME

1 10-Jan-2014 AGM of CILT (Penang Section)

2 25-Jan-2014 City Cycling Tour

3 02-Feb-2014 Participated in Traditional Ponggal Celebration

4 14-Mar-2014 A Career Talk at Penang Night Exhibition

5 04-Apr-2014 A Sharing Session with University Graduates by Mej Chang

6 10-July-2014 An Educational Talk by Mej Chang at MGS

7 21-July-2014 Participated in Majlis Pelancaran Kempen Keselamatan Jalanraya hosted by MKJR

8 06-Aug-2014 An Educational Talk by Mej Chang at PTHS

9 09-Aug-2014 A Dialogue between the Management of LogM and CILT (Penang Section)

10 09-Aug-2014 A Joint-Hari Raya Dinner of LogM & CILT (Penang Section)

11 19-Aug-2014 An Educational Talk by Mej Chang at PCGHS

12 20-Aug-2014 A Sharing Session by Soon Gim Hoe CMILT, representing CILT (Penang Section)

13 23-Aug-2014 Participated in PHA & MBHA (Penang) Dinner

14 17-Sep-2014 A Sharing Session by Desmond Ong CMILT, representing CILT (Penang Section)

15 29-Sep-2014 An Educational Talk by Mej Chang at MOE

16 11-Oct-2014 Participated in BAR Council Dinner

17 17-Oct-2014 Participated in FMM Annual Dinner

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah is leading the way in women’s development with the establishment of the First Women in Logistics and Transports (WiLAT) Sabah branch under the The Chartered Institutes of Logistics and Transport (CILT) in Malaysia. Launched by the national chairperson and CILTM Council Member Zawiah Abdul Majid, WiLAT Sabah will be mapping out programmes and activities for the development of women in the logistics and transport sector. Newly appointed WiLAT Sabah chairperson Siti Noraishah Azizan said that WiLAT Sabah serves as a platform for women involved in the logistics and transport sector to network and exchange ideas among their peers’ “We are also a platform where we can guide and support the talent in the sector. We also aim to empower women to be the leading professionals in the industry,” she said when met after the launching ceremony.

18 17-Oct-2014 A Joint-Press Conference by the LogM & CILT (Penang Section)

19 29-Oct-2014 A Kopi Session on Logistics Matters

20 30-Oct-2014 Regional Conference on Logistics and Transport

21 11-Nov-2014 A Talk by Mej Chang, together with the MD of Motorola and CEO of MASkargo`

Part of the image CILT Penang branch activities

LIST OF CILTM CORPORATE AFFILIATE

SRL M'SHIP NO

NAME OF COMPANY

1 OM01 SHAPADU GROUP OF COMPANIES

2 OM02 FELDA TRANSPORT SERVICES SDN BHD

3 OM05 SANKYU (MALAYSIA) SDN BHD

4 OM11 SABAH PORTS AUTHORITY

5 OM12 KERETAPI TANAH MELAYU BHD

6 OM15 LEMBAGA PELABUHAN BINTULU

7 OM16 LEMBAGA PELABUHAN KUANTAN

8 OM18 KONSORTIUM LOGISTIK BERHAD

9 OM21 LEMBAGA PELABUHAN KELANG

10 OM34 BINTULU PORT SDN BHD

11 OM35 NORTHPORT (MALAYSIA) BHD

12 OM38 MALAYSIAN MARITIME ACADEMY SDN BHD

13 OM39 PENANG PORT SDN BHD

14 OM45 ARA CORPORATION (M) SDN BHD

15 OM48 WESTPORTS MALAYSIA SDN BHD

16 OM77 CENTURY LOGISTICS HOLDINGS BERHAD

17 OM83 SILVERLINE MARITIME SDN BHD

18 OM84 KUANTAN PORT CONSORTIUM SDN BHD

19 OM85 PERKAPALAN DAI ZHUN SDN BHD

20 OM89 FACULTY OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, UiTM

21 OM90 ICSB MALAYSIA SDN BHD

22 OM92 ABLE CONSOLIDATION SERVICES SDN BHD

23 OM96 TITIMAS SHIPPING & TRADING SDN BHD

24 OM97 UNIKL MIAT

25 OM98 UNIKL MITEC

26 OM99 UNIVERSITI MALAYSIA TERENGGANU

27 OM101 UNIVERSITI UTARA MALAYSIA

28 OM102 TESCO STORES (MALAYSIA) SDN BHD

29 OM103 UNIKL MIMET

30 OM104 UNIVERSITI MALAYSIA KELANTAN

31 OM105 MAJESTIC ENGINEERING SDN BHD

32 OM106 EAE FREIGHT & FORWARDING SDN BHD

33 OM107 MALACCA INDUSTRIAL SKILL DEVELOPMENT CENTRE

34 OM108 YONMING AUTO & INDUSTRIAL PARTS SDN BHD

35 OM110 PRIORITY BONDED WAREHOUSE SDN BHD

36 OM111 AK VENTURES BERHAD

37 OM112 ASIAN SUPPLY BASE SDN BHD

38 OM113 TENERGY QUEST SDN BHD

39 OM114 HICOM UNIVERSITY COLLEGE SDN BHD

40 OM115 GLOBAL RAIL SDN BHD

41 OM116 HISNIAGA SDN BHD

42 OM117 FCC CONSULTING ENGINEER

43 OM118 MALAYSIAN INSTITUTE OF ROAD SAFETY RESEARCH

44 OM120 UCSI UNIVERSITY

45 OM121 BERSATU INTEGRATED LOGISTICS SDN BHD

46 OM122 KOLEJ UNIVERSITI ISLAM SULTAN AZLAN SHAH

47 OM123 UNIVERSITI SAINS MALAYSIA

48 OM124 MALAYSIAN ACADEMY OF SUPPLY CHAIN & LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT

49 OM125 GABUNGAN KOPERASI PENGANGKUTAN WILAYAH TENGAH MALAYSIA BHD

50 OM126 CHEDELEE (MALAYSIA) SDN BHD

51 OM127 JOCOM IT CONSULTING SDN BHD

52 OM128 KUB MALAYSIA BERHAD

53 OM129 SURUHANJAYA PENGANGKUTAN AWAM DARAT

Prof Dato’Abd Radzak Bin Abd Malek attending the Board of Management meeting for Balai Ikhtisas Malaysia at their secretariat office in Damansara. The meeting was chaired by the Deputy President of

Balai Ikhtisas Malaysia (BIM).

Prof Dato Abd Radzak Bin Abd Malek, the International Vice President of CILT Worldwide, attended the International Management Council Meeting held on Monday 10 November 2014, at CILT Boardroom, GS1, London UK. The meeting assembled all the International Vice Presidents from CILT Worldwide once a year to discuss the many issues pertaining to the development of CILT International as a whole.

List of International Vice President – CILT Worldwide

Paul Brooks President Elect

Dorothy Chan President Graham Harrison Honorary Treasurer (retiring) Dato’ Abd Radzak Abd Malek International Vice President Jan Steenberg Trustee & International Vice President David Collenette International Vice President Kevin Byrne International Vice President Aisha Ali Ibrahim WiLAT Convenor Robin Dunlop International Vice President Stephen Rinsler Honorary Secretary David Pugh Honorary Treasurer Stephen Chan YP Convenor Keith Newton Secretary General Steve Agg Chief Executive Officer (UK) Duncan Snook Director of Finance Jon Harris Secretariat Emma Ross IYP RA

Prof Dato Abd Radzak Bin Abd Malek attended the Extraordinary General Meeting of the Malaysian Service Providers Confederation (MSPC). He is also the Vice President of MSPC. The meeting was held on 26 November 2014 at Perdana Hall, The Royal Lake Club, Kuala Lumpur.

Prof Dato Radzak attending a tea-talk session with the Board Members of Gabungan Koperasi Pengangkutan Wilayah Tengah Malaysia Bhd (GKPMB). GKPMB is one of CILTM Corporate Members.

UP COMING EVENTS 2015

Month Details

Jan to Dec

1) Audit Visit to University Malaysia Kelantan 2) Audit Visit to Universiti Pertahanan National Malaysia 3) Audit Visit to Politeknik Nilai 4) Re-audit visit to University Malaysia Terengganu 5) Re-audit visit to University Utara Malaysia 6) Discussion between CILTM and JPA 7) Education Workshop 8) Publication for CILTM e-News (Jan to April, May to August and

September to December) 9) CILTM Committee Meeting 10) CILTM Council Meeting 11) CILTM Seminar 12) International Convention 2015 at Dubai 13) CILTM Annual General Meeting 2015 14) CILTM Convocation 2015 15) Organized a study visit for students from accredited universities. 16) CILTM Career Talk at local universities

The 13th CILTM convocation was held at the Shah Alam Convention Centre on 1 Nov 2014. The occasion

was graced with the presence of CILT International President and CILT Intional Secretary General. A total of

308 students graduated from University Kuala Lumpur (MIAT), University Kuala Lumpur (MITEC), University

Utara Malaysia (UUM), UCSI University, University Malaysia Terengganu (UMT), University Teknology Mara

(UiTM), International College Of Automotive (ICAM) and AK Academy.

Over and above those who fulfilled the requirements of Chartered Fellow and Chartered Members, this is the list who also received their membership scrolls during the ceremony:

A. CHARTERED FELLOW

1. YBhg Tan Sri Dr Nordin Bin Kardi.

B. CHARTERED MEMBER

1. Mr Chuah Jin Hooi 2. Pn Rozita Binti Husain 3. Pn Sharifah Halimah Binti Syed Ahmad 4. En Abi Sofian Bin Abdul Hamid 5. Prof Dr Ahmad Mujahid Bin Ahmad Zaidi 6. Dr Loke Keng Bin 7. YBhg Dato’ Mohamed Hazlan Mohamed Hussain 8. Brig Gen Prof Dr Shohaimi Bin Abdullah 9. Assoc Prof Dr Sariwati Binti Mohd Shariff 10. Dr Ooi UiJoo 11. Mr Mohammed Ahmad Abdullah Alhammam 12. Pn Jimisiah Bt Jaafar @ Kamis 13. En Mohd Nor Amin Bin Masnuti 14. En Mohd Hafiz Bin Mohd Radzali 15. En Mohd Firdaus William Bin Abdullah 16. Mr Shuicheng Gao 17. En Zul Fadhila Bin Muhammad 18. En Riza Rossi Bin Abdul Razak 19. Mr Vettriyappan A/L Ramasamy 20. En Suffian Bin Abdul Majid 21. En Abdul Jalal Bin Md Nawi 22. Prof Dr Mohd Shaladdin Bin Muda 23. Dato' Wan Mohd Nor Bin Wan Ahmad 24. Hj Zamrud Bin Mansor 25. Ms Chua Hwee Ping 26. En Mohd Nur Ismal Mohamed Kamal

C. CHARTERED MEMBERS FROM THE ROYAL MALAYSIAN NAVY

1. Laksamana Pertama Dato’ Muhd Sakaff Bin A. Manaf 2. Kept Bakhtiar Bin Hj Idris TLDM 3. Kdr Jamil Bin Mohamed TLDM 4. Kdr Raja Aziz Bin Raja Ismail TLDM 5. Kdr Mohd Sohed Bin Mohd Yusoff TLDM 6. Kdr Hj Jailani Bin Adnan TLDM 7. Kdr Lee Chee Yong TLDM 8. Kdr Mohd Zobir Bin Mustafa TLDM 9. Kdr Ng Peng Seng TLDM 10. Kdr Mohaizah Binti Mohamed TLDM

11. Kdr Mohamad Zulkefli Bin Hj Mohamood TLDM 12. Kdr Suhana Binti Hassan Basri TLDM 13. Kdr Yang Hamzah Bin Mohd Othman TLDM 14. Kdr Noor Azhar Bin Borhan TLDM 15. Kdr Hassan Bin Zainudin TLDM 16. Kdr Mohd Zuki Bin Muda TLDM 17. Kdr Nur Mahani Binti Che Mat TLDM 18. Kdr Mohamad Daud Bin Che Hasan TLDM 19. Kdr Saiful Azmi Bin Ismuel TLDM 20. Kdr Syed Azman Bin Syed Tahir TLDM 21. Kdr Haliza Binti Mohd Zahari TLDM 22. Lt Kdr Munirzam Bin Mohamed TLDM 23. Lt Kdr Gunaseelan A/L Ramachandran TLDM 24. Lt Kdr Roslina Binti Abd Rahman TLDM 25. Lt Kdr Selva Kumar A/L Subramaniam TLDM 26. Lt Kdr Rajwani Madiah Binti Mohamad TLDM

D. CORPORATE AFFILIATE MEMBERSHIP

1) KOLEJ UNIVERSITI ISLAM SULTAN AZLAN SHAH 2) UCSI UNIVERSITY 3) BERSATU INTEGRATED LOGISTICS SDN BHD 4) UNIVERSITI SAINS MALAYSIA 5) MALAYSIAN ACADEMY OF SUPPLY CHAIN & LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT 6) GABUNGAN KOPERASI PENGANGKUTAN WILAYAH TENGAH MALAYSIA BHD 7) CHEDELEE (MALAYSIA) SDN BHD 8) JOCOM IT CONSULTING SDN BHD 9) KUB MALAYSIA BERHAD 10) SURUHANJAYA PENGANGKUTAN AWAM DARAT (SPAD)

E. NEWLY ACCREDITED UNIVERSITIES

1) UCSI UNIVERSITY FOR DEGREE PROGRAMME OF BACHELOR OF ARTS (HONOURS) LOGISTICS

MANAGEMENT

2) UNIVERSITI KUALA LUMPUR (MIMET) FOR BACHELOR IN MARITIME OPERATIONS (HONOURS)

3) UNIVERSITI SAINS MALAYSIA FOR BACHELOR OF MANAGEMENT.

4) INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE OF AUTOMOTIVE (ICAM) FOR DIPLOMA IN PROCUREMENT

MANAGEMENT, DIPLOMA IN ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING AND DIPLOMA AUTOMOTIVE

PARTS MANAGEMENT.

Some of the pictures taken during the CILT Convocation 2014

AN ARTICLE FROM KDR AZIZI SARKAWI CMILT, ROYAL MALAYSIAN NAVY

IN-SERVICE SUPPORT (ISS) AS AN ENABLER FOR LOGISTICS SERVICE IN ROYAL MALAYSIAN NAVY SUBMARINE FORCE

INTRODUCTION In 2002 the Malaysian government decided to form up a submarine force for the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN). The move came into effect when a group of highly skilled and experienced RMN officers and men were sent to Brest, France to undergo intensive training to become submariners. Later, Teluk Sepangar in Sabah was identified to become the base of the submarine force. Subsequently, both the Perdana Menteri class submarines, KD TUNKU ABDUL RAHMAN and KD TUN RAZAK joined the RMN inventory in 2009 and 2010 respectively. In sustaining high combat readiness of the submarines, logistics services is one of the most important activities in the RMN HQ SF which encompasses both materiel and maintenance support functions. Handling submarines is totally a new experience to the RMN. Therefore, to deal with the complexity of the submarine logistics support, the RMN HQ SF

initiated a very comprehensive solution by adopting a concept called In-Service Support (ISS). The concept was then transformed into a strategic alliance that binded the two parties, namely, the Royal Malaysian Navy (Government) and Boustead DCNS Naval Corporation Sdn. Bhd (BDNC) as the supplier.

LITERATURE REVIEW Council of Logistics Management (1998) defined logistics as “the process of planning, implementing, and controlling the efficient, effective flow and storage of goods, services, and related information from point of origin to point of consumption for the purpose of conforming to customer requirements." In the perspective of military, logistics is defined as the science of planning and executing the movement and support of forces. It includes those aspects of military operations that deal with: a. design and development, acquisition, storage, movement, distribution, maintenance, evacuation, and disposition of materiel; b. movement, evacuation, and hospitalization of personnel; c. acquisition or construction, maintenance, operation, and disposition of facilities; and d. acquisition or furnishing of services. (Joint Publication JP1-02, 2011). IN-SERVICE SUPPORT

The RMN HQ SF practices the concept of ISS in her logistics activities which cover both materiel and maintenance management. ISS is a crucial logistics tool that provides planning, funding and technical controls which help to assure the submarines meet their operational availability, technical availability as well as mission capability. The organization of the Submarine ISS is shown in Figure 1.

Figure 1. Organization of Submarine In-Service Support

ORGANISATION

Submarine Force HQMgt

& Control of ISS

MAIN CONTRACTOR

•ISS engineering

•Spares management

•Technical Support

•Maintenance operations

SHIPYARD/LOCAL

INDUSTRYProvide: Infra, M/power

dan Depot facilities

Recipient:Trg,

expertise & ToT

RMNProvide:

Infra, Gen Facilities

& safety

Recipeint: 135 days

Availability

Maintenance

Subcontractors

Submarine

Design

Authority

OEM &

Specialised

Subcontractors

B

D

N

C

Basically, ISS in the RMN HQ SF is a whole of life management discipline which integrates all support and service considerations for each individual submarine and equipment throughout its life cycle. The 3 main activities of ISS encompasses the logistics support on the maintenance activities such as Assisted Maintenance Period (AMP) followed by the Docking of Essential Defect (DED) and finally the Refit. The Refit is outside the scope of the ISS. Nevertheless, assistance to the RMN HQ SF will be provided by the supplier in order to prepare the first Refit of the first submarine. The Submarine ISS activity is shown in Figure 2.

Figure 2. Submarine In-Service Support Activity

IN-SERVICE SUPPORT AS AN ENABLER FOR SUBMARINE LOGISTIC SERVICES

The Submarine ISS is inclusive of Operation Facilities and Maintenance, Insurance Item and Long Lead Item Spare Parts, Base Outfitting Equipment, Yard and Conditioning Facilities. Therefore, the ISS contract was specifically promulgated to cover every aspect of submarine logistic requirement such as management of all industrial activities associated with ISS, technical engineering aspects of ISS, logistical engineering aspects of ISS, maintenance of the submarine, management and supply of spare parts and maintenance management of infrastructure, facilities and equipments. All those crucial aspects will soon lead to the operational availability of both submarines. FINDINGS AND BENEFITS OF IN-SERVICE SUPPORT Outsourcing the maintenance and concentrate on operational. Having the ISS in the newly submarine force has proof that if the logistical aspects been dealt with seriously and practically, it will soon produce a very good performance as well as the mission capability of the submarines. All systems and configurations perform well whenever missions and tasks are carried out. In the other words RMN HQ SF can always concentrate on operational matters and not to deal much on maintenance as it has been outsource to the reliable industry. Avoiding unplanned expensive rectification expenditure and avoiding a bureaucratic delay in defect rectification. The ISS is capable of avoiding unplanned expensive rectification expenditure as this aspect has been taken care of by the supplier by compiling all technical events from the crew, subcontractors and the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) as well. Despite of that, those possibilities also been considered in the Submarine Planned Maintenance Schedule (SPMS) under the logistic engineering. On the other hand, by analyzing the causes and defining the corrective actions correctly it may also resulted in avoiding a bureaucratic delay in defect rectification as well. Delay and inflated cost in spares procurement. The delay and inflated costs in spares procurement can be avoided as this element has been tackle by the supplier in replenishing and top up the government spare parts and at the same time the supplier will make all the information regarding the stock in the warehouse available to the RMN HQ SF. On top of that, the supplier will also responsible for the maintenance of these spare parts for their good storage conditions. This finding is in view with Tseng et.al (2005) which defined logistics as a process of moving and handling goods and materials, from the beginning to the end of the production, sale process and waste disposal, to satisfy customers and add business competitiveness Clear technical availability definition and acceptance criteria. A clear technical availability definition and acceptance criteria which has been list out in the ISS contribute a very significant number of days in operation/at sea for both submarines and consequently it portrait a very vigilant and deterrence submarine force for a maritime country like Malaysia. Transfer the high level technology to local industries. Finally, the willingness of the supplier to transfer the high level technology to local industries is the paramount to the Malaysian Defense Policy as it will boost up the defense industry in Malaysia and soon will reduce our dependent on western country and technology as well.

MISSION CAPABLITY/TECHNICAL & OPERATIONAL AVAILABILITY

Significantly, all those findings seems to conform with what has been stress by Joint Publication JP1-02 ( 2011) which in the perspective of military, logistics is defined as the science of planning and executing the movement and support of forces. It emphasis everything involved in military operations that deal with:

a. Design and development, acquisition, storage, movement, distribution, maintenance, evacuation, and disposition of materiel. b. Movement, evacuation, and hospitalization of personnel. c. Acquisition or construction, maintenance, operation and disposition of facilities. d. Acquisition or furnishing of services.

THE IMPACT OF ISS ON RMN LOGISTICS SERVICES RMN has ventured ahead by adopting ISS approach in handling the submarines. This approach is in line with Thomas L. Wheelen and J. David Hunger (2008) which had discussed on Strategic Management as a set of managerial decisions and actions that determines the long-run performance of a corporation. It includes environmental scanning, strategy formulation and implementation as well as evaluation and control. Charles W.L. Hill (2009) also stress on globalization of products which emphasis on the sourcing of goods and services from locations around the globe to take advantage of national differences in the cost and quality of factors of production (such as labour, energy, land and capital).

Adopting ISS has resulted some significant impacts on RMN logistical handling as follows:

a. Strategic Alliance. Charles W.L. Hill (2009) defined strategic alliance as build trust between the firm and its suppliers. All the while, RMN has solely worked in ‘isolation’ in handling its logistics needs. But since 2009, RMN has revoked the policy by allowing the enterprise to come in by having a strategic alliance with BDNC. By having this concept, BDNC will be the main supplier in managing the spares, preservation of the spares and base outfitting equipments as well as providing the technical expertise for both submarines in ensuring the submarines are capable of performing their task at any time.

b. Streamlining the Function of Fleet Supply Depot (FSD). Having ISS in RMN has ease up the burden of FSD

as the sole provider for RMN logistics need whereby it has enable FSD to have the leverage of outsourcing the logistic and maintenance to the industry especially when it concerned the Insurance Item and Depot level of maintenance. In the other words FSD can always concentrate on surface ships logistical matters and not to deal much on submarines logistics requirement as it has been outsource to the reliable industry.

c. ‘Stand by’ Technical Expertise. BDNC is willing to provide their submarine technical expertise as this approach will speed up the process in transfering the high level technology to local industries which is paramount to the Malaysian Defense Policy as it will boost up the defense industry in Malaysia and soon will reduce our dependent on western technology as well.

CONCLUSION AND WAY FORWARD The adoption and implementation of ISS concept in the submarine logistic service/management significantly have benefitted the Royal Malaysian Navy as well as the submarine force. In the macro perspective, it has contributed to the overall RMN logistics performance and improving essential logistics services to the fleet. However, there are still room for improvement especially in on-line logistics services and collaboration within the organization when a comprehensive on-line RMN inventory management is in-place. Collaboration and mutual understanding with suppliers, third-party logistics providers and the submarine crews as well will further reduce cost and improve efficiency be it in maintenance, spares delivery, training, technical and industrial commitment and transfer of technology as well. Adopting other best practice logistic approach such as Just-In-Time logistics might be one of the best solution in considering the cruciality and the uniqueness of the existence of the submarines. Charles W.L. Hill (2009) define Just -In-Time (JIT) as to economize on inventory holding costs by having materials arrive at a manufacturing plant just in time to enter the production process and not before. The major cost saving comes from speeding up inventory turnover.

The control mechanism such as Project Management Review clause which has been stated in the ISS should be functioning effectively in order to ensure the ISS will always be the best solution for logistic services in Royal Malaysian Navy submarine force. This approach seems to confirm with Council of Logistics Management (1998) which in view that logistics as the process of planning, implementing, and controlling the efficient, effective flow and storage of goods, services, and related information from point of origin to point of consumption for the purpose of conforming to customer requirements.

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th Edition,

2009. Council of Logistics Management, (http://www.clm1.org/mission.html, 22 Mar 13 JP 1-02. 2011, Joint Publication, Chief of Staff Joint Logistics Lexicon. Letter of Acceptance (LOA) of In-Service Support Contract (KP/PERO2/A/RT264/2008/OE JLD. 3 (18) dated 12 Aug 10 Thomas L. Wheelen and J. David Hunger (2008). Strategic Management and Business Policy. Concepts and Cases, Pearson Prentice Hall, 7

th Edition, 2008.

Tseng, Y. and Yue, W.L. (2005). The Role of Transport in Logistics Chain. Proceeding of the Eastern Asia Society for Transportation Studies, Vol 5, 2005. CILTM WORKSHOP FY 2015 AND MANAGEMENT COUNCIL MEETING On 14 December 2014, a workshop was held at the Holiday Inn Glenmarie Subang, Selangor to discuss the activities, as well as the activities of CILT Malaysia plan for 2015. The workshop started at 9.00am until 2.00pm. In the afternoon, the Council members continued with CILT Malaysia Management Council Meeting from 2.30pm to 5.00pm. In the opening speech, the President hoped that with the presence of the newly elected council member will carry out their responsibilities for greater height of CILT Malaysia.

SQUAD CILT MALAYSIA = MISI BENJANA BANJIR Humanitarian Mission (Relief Effort) for flood victims in the East Coast, Perak and Johor. A very memorable moment for CILTM, DRB HICOM and Westport at Glenmarie. Westport donated foodstuffs and diapers to the recent flood victims. DRB HICOM transported the donation to Pekan, Pahang. We are extremely indebted to these 2 corporate members of CILTM for their continuous support and sponsorship without any hesitations. Those present at were Prof Dato Abdul Radzak, Dato Sharifah Halimah, Tuan Sheikh Abas, Puan Rozita Husain, Puan Firdaus and CILTM secretariat team.

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