Welcome to Chemical Industries Council of Malaysia
The Chemical Industries Council of Malaysia or also known as CICM, was established and incorporated in 1982, as a company limited by guarantee. CICM origins back as an industry group under the aegies of the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM).
Currently, CICM is the umbrella body representing the various sub-sector chemical groups (ranging from oleochemicals, paints, fertilizers, petrochemicals, agriculture chemicals, industrial gases, coating resins and biodiesel sectors), following a restructuring exercise in year 2001 to establish a stronger and better representation of the Malaysian chemical industry.
Other Services
1. ONE DAY ER & CRISIS MANAGEMENT AWARENESS TRAINING
To provide 1-day awareness training on the fundamentals of Emergency Response and Crisis Management. The course covers the following content:Emergency Response
- Introduction & Definition of an Emergency
- The ER Team & Terms-of-Reference
- ER Team Roles and Responsibilities
- ER Team Training and Competencies
- ER Centre Infrastructure and Equipment
- ER Documentation & Standard Operating Procedures
- ER Checklists & Forms and Templates
Crisis Management
- Introduction & Definition of a Crisis The Crisis Management Team & Terms-of-Reference
- Crisis Management Team Roles and Responsibilities
- Crisis Management Team Training and Competencies
- Crisis Management Centre Infrastructure and Equipment Documentation & Standard Operating Procedures
- Crisis Management Checklists & Forms and Templates
2. REVIEW OF ER PREPAREDNESS
To review the effectiveness and comprehensiveness of the CLIENT's Emergency Response system, namely:- ER call-out trigger mechanism and communication
- ER organisation structure and protocol
- ER supporting documentation (guidelines, procedures, checklist and forms),
- ER training,
- Emergency Control Centre (ECC) infrastructure and
- ER staff and contractor roles and responsibilities
- Emergency equipment
Deliverables:
- To present to CLIENT's management the gaps identified and recommended action plans
- To assist CLIENT in making the changes in CLIENT’s ER system
- To facilitate training of key personnel on the changes proposed
3. TABLE-TOP EXERCISE (IN-HOUSE)
To conduct a Table-Top & ER Exercise, where all the element of 'Man-Mode-Machine' will be tested.Deliverables:
- To design and develop a Table-Top ER exercise; with credible scenario, scripts, etc.
- To run the exercise with role players, exercise controllers, and observers
- To present to CLIENT's management the learning on the Table-Top ER exercise findings, recommendation and action plans
4. FULL-EXERCISE (INVOLVING EXTERNAL PARTIES)
To conduct a Full-Blown ER drill involving external emergency support services and Authorities.Deliverables:
- To design and develop a Full-Blown ER drill; with credible scenario, scripts, etc.
- To coordinate communication and assist client in the invitation of external authorities (BOMBA, Hospital, Police, DOE and DOSH) to partake in the exercise
- To run the exercise with role players, exercise controllers, and observers
- To conduct hot debrief to CLIENT's management and authorities on learning from the Full-Blown ER exercise findings, recommendation and action plans.
5. CRISIS MANAGEMENT EXERCISE
To design, develop and run a Crisis Management Exercise to test the effectiveness and readiness of the Crisis Management team in managing a Crisis.Deliverables:
- To design and develop a Crisis Management exercise; with credible scenario, scripts, etc.
- To run the exercise with role players, exercise controllers, and observers
- To conduct hot debrief to client's management on learning from the Crisis Management exercise findings, recommendation and action plans
Level 3 Services - Provision of On-Site Clean Up
Offers the mobilisation of a Clean-up Response (CRT) to any incident location within Peninsula Malaysia on round-the-clock call-up basis; 24 hours, 7 days-a-week to;
- Facilitate containment and clean-up. This includes logistic arrangement for vehicles such as cranes etc., ISO tank and transfer equipment.
- Facilitate transfer of the product waste to appointed Waste Management Contractor.
- To facilitate product transfer (vehicle-to-vehicle or vehicle-to-holding tank as instructed by Subscriber.
- To make safe the post incident site for later remediation by subscriber.
HAZMAT CONTAINER OR VEHICLES
A hazmat Container/Vehicle will be mobilise with the CRT to location to facilitate the clean-up.


Level 2 Services - Provision of On-Site Advice & Response
Offers mobilisation of a Site Emergency Response Person ('SERP') to any incident location within Peninsula Malaysia on a round-the-clock call-up basis; 24 hour-a-day, 7 days-a-week and 365 days-a-year.
First line response for the Subscriber.
- To provide 'first-aid' emergency assistance at the incident site.
- To assist in traffic control at incident site.
- To be an active liaison with Emergency Response Authorities (Bomba, Police and Hospital) in providing full and comprehensive product information and data.
- To take up the role of Subscriber's single-point-of-contact at the incident site, in reporting status and update of incident and/or any escalation.
RESPONSE VEHICLES
All SERP are provided with vehicles which is equipped with beacon lights, siren and safety retro-reflective markings for night operations. All vehicles will be equipped with Personnel Protective and Safety equipment.The SERP team has the capability to respond to all locations in Peninsula Malaysia within stipulated time.


The vehicle provided comes complete with first-aid kit, traffic control aids, spillage kits, gas detector and basic emergency response equipment to handle first-responder emergencies.
SERP are organised, trained and are ready to response at a moment's notice.
SERP participate in regular Emergency Response (both desktop and wet drills regularly.
SERP are trained to provide detailed product (Chemical Safety Datasheet) information to on-site Emergency Response Authorities such as BOMBA, Hazmat, and Emergency Response Teams.
Upcoming Events
| No events |
New Updates
-
CICM Presents Responsible Care Management System (RCMS) Certification to Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
The Chemical Industries Council of Malaysia (CICM) presented the Responsible Care Management System (RCMS) certification to Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), in recognition of USM’s successful completion of the RCMS Implementation Programme for Institution of Higher Learning (IHL). The...
-
PRESS STATEMENT: The Chemical Industry Calls for the Safe and Responsible Handling, Use and Disposal of Chemicals & its Waste
The Chemical Industries Council of Malaysia (CICM) noted with concern, media reports this week on water pollution incidents at Sungai Pandan and several other rivers in Johor, including Sungai Linggiu, Sungai Tebrau and Sungai Skudai, with investigations showing substances found in the river area...
-
CICM Welcomes Malaysia's Ratification of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) - October 26, 2022
CICM has issued a press statement welcoming Malaysia's ratification of Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) on October 28, 2022. The full statement could be viewed from HERE.
-
CICM Press Statement: Ratification of Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) Will Benefit the Chemical Industry - August 2, 2022
The Chemical Industries Council of Malaysia (CICM) issued a press statement on August 2, 2022, welcoming the findings of the Cost and Benefit Analysis (CBA) of the CPTPP which was published on July 25, 2022 by the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI). The CBA reaffirms that the...
-
Briefing on HNS Convention 2010 – July 6, 2022
More than 80 participants comprising members and also representatives from the Ministry of Transport (MOT) and its agencies participated in the virtual briefing session organized by CICM and conducted by Mr Mark Homan and Mr Thomas Liebert from the International Oil Pollution Compensation Funds...
-
41st Annual General Meeting & MITI Briefing Session on Chemical Industry Roadmap 2030 – June 21, 2022
Close to 50 representatives of CICM member companies participated in the 41st Annual General Meeting at the Sheraton Petaling Jaya, Selangor; which saw them adopting the Report of the Executive Committee and Financial Statement for year 2021, as well as appointing CICM's auditor for FY 2022. The...

