Pertama Ferroalloys has recently received a renewal Fire Certificate award from the Bomba Department (Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat Malaysia) on 16th of April 2024.  Pertama’s fire safety supervisor Mr. Wan Iskandar, received the certification from Ketua Zon Bahagian Bintulu of the fire and rescue department Mr. Wan Kamaruddin Wan Ahmad on behalf of Pertama, for the company’s recognition of persistent dedication to safety and adherence to severe fire protection regulations.  A thorough inspection and upgrades to fire safety measures are essential steps in acquiring a fire certificate, therefore ensuring Pertama’s lower risk of fire disruptions and validating the company’s safe environment for all stakeholders.  Additionally, Pertama’s adherence to fire safety measures and compliance helps the company in mitigating potential property damage during fire incidents, hence having sufficient resources in safeguarding assets and infrastructure is vital to promote a safe workplace environment. This recognition is an important milestone for Pertama, and

In a significant move towards reducing its carbon footprint, Pertama Ferroalloys initiated a bamboo planting event  signifying a shift toward sustainable practices in its ferroalloy production process. Spearheaded by Assistant Deputy General Manager Tan Sze Yung and Project Senior Manager Yang Heng, the planting event was attended by Pertama staff, establishing an additional 15 hectares of bamboo plantation, of which 5 hectares had been planted in 2018. Being the first ferroalloy plant in Malaysia to embark on bamboo cultivation, this project aims to serve as a sustainable resource for Pertama’s ferroalloys production, simultaneously setting a benchmark in reducing carbon emissions and greenhouse gas discharges in Sarawak. Distributed naturally in tropical and subtropical climate regions, many countries recognize bamboo’s contribution to climate change as efficient carbon sinks. Studies have also discovered that bamboo absorbs more carbon dioxide (CO2) than nearly every other perennial plant. As bamboo is also generally considered an