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| My Colleague, My Buddy, in Amsteel Klang |
 | Amsteel Mills Klang Operations started a ‘Buddy Program’ in July 2010 whereby a new recruit is assigned to an existing staff who will be the new staff’s buddy for 6 months to help and guide him/her around the workplace. This program is to be lauded for helping the new staff to be familiarised with the company, its people and work environment in a very supportive and interactive manner. The 1st batch of new recruits under the program have certainly benefitted from it judging from their comments below: |
 | Alfred Ng, Mechanical (Buddy: Goh Jyh Min) I would like to thank Buddy JM Goh as he has guided me throughout Amsteel especially on ISO140001. He is a great guy; informative and responsible although he needs to attend to two new ‘buddies’ at the same time. The Buddy Program is a good program for new recruits as it helps us to interact amongst colleagues and break the barrier plus we get a lunch meal! |
| Heng Wey Fong, RMR Production (Buddy: Goh Jyh Min) As fresh graduates, we have to start from zero and with our Buddy’s guidance it helps. My Buddy helped me to adapt to the new working environment and gave guidance in completing the tasks and other matters. The Buddy Program is a good program for all newcomers. | |
 | Low Chieng Chong, BM1 Production (Buddy: Lam Ging Hung) My Buddy helped me to adapt to the new working environment. He is very responsible, knowledgeable and informative about the rolling process. Under my Buddy’s guidance, I learned to familiarize myself with the process very fast. For the past six months, I already feel that I am part of Amsteel’s family because I have made new friends amongst the colleagues my Buddy introduced me to. |
| Rubentheran Viyapuri, S & P (Buddy: Fairuz) The Buddy Program is a successful one because as a fresh employee, there’s a lot to learn. As a fresh employee, we are looking forward to who is going to keep us informed, who is going to follow-up with us and the Buddy is the one to help us. The objective of the Buddy Program itself is to help the new hire and they’ve done well in terms of technical knowledge as well as creating interest and social interaction under the program. I would like to thank the Management for initiating the Buddy Program and my Buddy, Encik Fairuz. The best part of Buddy Program is we have Buddy’s Lunch once a month. It is a good way to unwind ourselves and to talk about our interests besides work. |  |
 | Tenesh a/l Kanaga Sevai, Purchasing (Buddy: Stephanie Wong) During this whole 7 months, I’ve learned a lot from everyone. I have learned basically how to handle things at the workplace. My Buddy taught me that I have to balance the work in the office and plant, and to understand my colleagues in order to achieve better work results. I would like to take this chance to thank HR that I can participate in this Buddy Program. I also want to thank my Buddy, Stephanie. |
| Tew Jin Hau, SMP CCM (Buddy: Chuah Jean Hock) Buddy Program is very successful because I am able consult my Buddy on a lot of things that I don’t know; without anyone to guide, we won’t know what’s going on in the Steelmaking Plant. Besides work, we also talk about our interests. The Buddy Program is necessary for all fresh and new employees. It helps them to adapt and be comfortable in their position. Another good thing about Buddy Program is the free lunch; lunch together can strengthen ties with each other while enjoying the meals. |  |
 | Wong Poh Yen, Operation Improvement (Buddy: Rita Chan) Buddy Program is a good program for all new hires. When I first joined Amsteel, I felt very lonely but with a good Buddy, I have overcome it. My Buddy guided me throughout the whole orientation session, fed me with all the necessary information and helped me to adapt to this new culture and environment. Thank you for my Buddy’s patience, guidance, assistance and friendliness. |
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