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Industry Dinner, 25th November 2011, Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur 18 Jan 2012 Riding on the theme, ‘Transformation’, the Industry Dinner 2011 revved up a great moment of entertainment and fun-filled evening over courses of wonderful cuisine meal for more than 700 members as well as guests and affiliates of the Malaysian Gas Association (MGA) and the Malaysian Oil & Gas Services Council (MOGSC).
PRESTIGE Grand Final, 17-18 Dec 2011, Prince Hotel & Residence, KL 18 Jan 2012 The MGA together with key industry experts and speakers from Shell, ExxonMobil,PETRONAS, EcoKnights (NGO), Gas Malaysia and Department of Safety and Health (DOSH) once again joined forces to manage the PRESTIGE Grand Final 2011. This year’s PRESTIGE program marked the end or closing of the first round of PRESTIGE Program which started way back in 2008.
7th Asian Pipeline Conference and Exhibition (APCE), 11 & 12 October 201, Istana Hotel, KL 24 Oct 2011 Once again, the Malaysian Gas Association (MGA) together with PETROMIN joined forces to organize the 7th Asian Pipeline Conference & Exhibition on 11 & 12 October 2011. Istana Hotel was chosen as the venue for the conference. This year’s conference’s theme, “Overcoming Challenges in Pipelines” ties in with the backdrop of the depressed economic environment and the difficult times faced by the oil and gas industry amidst ageing pipelines, rising cost and uncertain demand arising from the fragile and turbulent state of the world’s economy.
MGA 2011 Hari Raya Open House, 22 Sept, Equatorial Hotel, KL 30 Sep 2011 The President and Council Members of MGA on Thursday, 22 September 2011, hosted about 200 MGA members and invited guests at MGA Hari Raya open house. The Hari Raya Open house was held at Nipah Coffee Shop, Equatorial Hotel, Kuala Lumpur.
ENERGY FORUM 2011 : “Energy Sector – Propelling Malaysia’s Economic Transformation Program”, 12th July 2011, Sheraton Hotel, Kuala Lumpur 22 Jul 2011 Once again, the Malaysian Gas Association (MGA) together with Suruhanjaya Tenaga (the Energy Commission of Malaysia) and the Energy Council of Malaysia have joined efforts to organize the 3rd Energy Forum 2011 on 12 July 2011.

Technical & Non-Technical Visits to South Malaysia, 10-11 May 2011

08 Jun 2011

The Malaysian Gas Association (MGA) organised a technical visit to PETRONAS Penapisan Melaka Sdn. Bhd. (PPMSB) and PETRONAS Gas Bhd. – Segamat Operations Centre (PGB-SOC) and a non-technical visit to Akademi Laut Malaysia (ALAM) on 10 – 11 May 2011. MGA members from Malakoff, Muhibbah Engineering, JX Nippon Oil & Gas Exploration (Malaysia), Tokyo Gas Co., Shell Malaysia, Shell MDS (Malaysia), Misi Setia Oil & Gas, YTL Power Generation, Diamond Gas Holdings, Maser (M), Into Solutions, Kawasaki Gas Turbine Asia, Gas Float, Transwater Api, Excelver Corp., Cekap Technical Services, WGC 2012 and MGA Secretariat participated in the excursion.

The event was organised to provide an opportunity for members to obtain first-hand knowledge on the overall operations of these gas facilities. The 33 members of MGA were given the overview of the operations of the two gas premises by the appointed representatives, followed by guided tours within the facilities. The participants found the visit very beneficial and educational with much ‘on-the-spot’ learning and sharing.

The 2-day event became more interesting and memorable when the unplanned tours to the Terendak and Gemas Military Camps, and the Melaka Riverside Cruize were added to the itinerary.

The MGA would lke to express our appreciation and gratitude for the recommendations received from YBhg. Maj Gen (R) Dato’ Sulaiman Yusof of Into Solutions.

The trip was an enjoyable one to everyone.

Finally, MGA wishes to convey its heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to all involved in making the event a success.

We also would like to thank En. Nizaruddin of PPMSB, En. Mohd Ashraf of PGB, Pn. Rohayu of ALAM, the speakers/presenters and the Management of PPMSB, PGB-SOC, ALAM, Terendak and Gemas Military Camps for granting the access to the facilities involved, warm hospitality and making the visits a big success. Top