The Independent Steel Committee (ISC), established by Malaysia's Ministry of Investment, Trade, and Industry (Miti) in January 2024, has concluded its consultations with stakeholders regarding the iron and steel industry's challenges and future goals. Miti plans to align the sector with the New Industrial Master Plan 2030 (NIMP 2030) to ensure economic sustainability and environmental compliance. Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Aziz acknowledged the ISC's proposals as vital for the industry's transformation. The committee aims to develop a roadmap for enhancing domestic production and governance while a two-year moratorium on industry expansion remains in effect.