PERAK, July 28 (Bernama) -- Tin miner and metal producer, Malaysia Smelting Corporation Berhad (“MSC” or “the Group”) has contributed to the development of a new mosque, Masjid Klian Intan located in the district of Pengkalan Hulu, with a donation cheque worth RM20,000.

The cheque was presented by Encik Madzlan Zam, Senior General Manager of MSC’s tin mining operations, to the Jawatankuasa Kariah Masjid Klian Intan during the Mosque Handover Ceremony held on 24th July 2020. The ceremony was attended by a representative of the royal palace of the Perak Sultanate, Orang Besar Jajahan Hulu Perak, Dato’ Meor Roslan bin Dato’ Seri Hj. Meor Ahmad Rashidi.

Encik Madzlan Zam, Senior General Manager of MSC’s tin mining operations said, “As a responsible corporate citizen, MSC has always taken into consideration the interest of the community of where we operate. The people of Klian Intan have played a big role in the growth of MSC Group over the years. This is one of the ways for us to contribute and further enrich the livelihoods of the surrounding community.”

“Giving back to the larger society is an integral element of MSC’s identity. This initiative is part of MSC’s Corporate Social Responsibility (“CSR”) programme whereby we connect and foster stronger relationship with the community, while supporting the state government. We hope that our contribution will serve the people of Klian Intan well.”

MSC operates the country’s largest hard-rock open-pit tin mine in Klian Intan, Perak known as Rahman Hydraulic Tin Mine. In 2019, 83% of MSC’s tin mining operations’ workforce comprise of locals from Pengkalan Hulu and the nearby communities.

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A photo from the ceremony can be downloaded from here: https://we.tl/t-6AEFKqeGuh, with the caption:
Senior General Manager of MSC’s tin mining operations, Encik Madzlan Zam (left) presenting a donation cheque to Dato’ Meor Roslan (right), Orang Besar Jajahan Hulu Perak, a representative of the royal palace of Perak.
 
ABOUT MALAYSIA SMELTING CORPORATION BERHAD
The MSC Group is currently one of the world's leading integrated producers of tin metal and tin based products and a global leader in custom tin smelting since 1887. MSC which is a subsidiary of The Straits Trading Company Limited of Singapore is listed both on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia and the Main Board of Singapore Exchange.

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