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animal cruelty for rising prices
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MIXED DOUBLES JOY ... Malaysian shuttlers
Tan Kian Meng and Lai Pei Jing celebrate after winning against
South Korea’s Ko Sung-hyun and Eom Hye-won in the
mixed doubles final at the Korea Open Badminton
Championships in Suncheon yesterday. – AFPPIX Report
on
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Job scams
█ BY SIVAA TANGAI RAJU oBukit Aman advises public to be more
[email protected] careful when seeking foreign employment

PETALING JAYA: Having a job is scammers and realised the true nature of being scammed, such as those who
essential, but it is important to rely their jobs only after arriving in that were stuck in Cambodia.
on trusted recruiters so as not to country. “Not many people have a steady
fall prey to those who swindle income during the pandemic, and in
applicants. “Police advise the public to be cautious desperation, they sought an
about overseas employment opportunities opportunity that could get them out
A recent employment scam involving offering lucrative salaries. This way, they of financial problems.
16 Malaysians who were trapped in will not be misled by irresponsible “We have to ask a lot of questions
Cambodia has become the talk of the town individuals (who are only out) for profit to understand what exactly we are
following their rescue by Malaysian police and self-interest. We welcome information getting into. Better yet, Google the
in an operation in collaboration with about syndicates cheating Malaysians and potential employers to know if their
Interpol, Aseanpol, the Foreign Ministry forcing them to engage in illegal activities,” name or phone number is legitimate
and Cambodian police. he said. or associated with scams.”
Chuojashni said scammers would
Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Meanwhile, social media expert show off a luxury lifestyle. This
Department director Datuk Seri Abd Jalil Chuojashni Subramaniam said people are increases the desire of unsuspecting
Hassan, who confirmed the victims were desperate after losing their jobs during the individuals and makes them want to be
tricked via Facebook advertisements for pandemic. This leads them to job scams, a part of the organisation so they could
employment opportunities, advised the although they just wanted to regain also earn high incomes.
public to be more careful when seeking financial stability. As an Instagram strategist, she
high-paying foreign jobs. shows her trainees the
Chuojashni said scammers lure victims different types of scams on
In a press statement, he urged the with enticing promises and salary social media and guides Turn to
public to cooperate with police and packages that blind them when discussing them on how to identify
channel information about syndicates that job offers. fraudulent postings and —
mislead individuals and force them to
engage in illegal activities. The Instagram strategist and trainer page 2
also encouraged the public to seek more
“The victims claimed to have been information before committing to a job. how to avoid them.
duped by job advertisements on Facebook She said this would prevent them from
for customer service officer positions in
Cambodia that offered lucrative salaries.
Preliminary investigations revealed that
the victims were compelled to operate as

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22,900 hotel rooms o Veterinary Services Department figures reveal 276 to care for animals while members of the
available for visitors complaints recorded last year public should be encouraged to report
to Malacca incidents of animal cruelty.
█ BY IMAN MUTTAQIN that animal cruelty is a crime under the
MALACCA: A total of 22,980 hotel rooms [email protected] Animal Welfare Act 2015. “Punishment meted out to animal abusers
are available in Malacca to meet the PETALING JAYA: Malaysia needs to launch must be in line with the intensity of the cruelty
expected increase in domestic and foreign educational campaigns to address the Commenting on photographs that were committed.”
tourists to the state as the nation enters the problem of animal cruelty as the latest shared widely online of cats being poisoned to
endemic phase. statistics of the Veterinary Services death in Damansara Aliff in Johor, he said Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to
Department is a cause for concern. poisoning of animals will not resolve the issue Animals (SPCA) Selangor general manager
State Tourism, Culture and Heritage of stray animals in housing estates. Kelvin Cheah said the increase in animal
Committee chairman Datuk Muhammad As of September last year, the department abuse complaints may not be an indication
Jailani Khamis said he is confident that the recorded 276 complaints in 13 categories of He added that SAFM has often received that there are more perpetrators.
state would achieve its target of 5.6 million animal cruelty and neglect. Of these, 30 reports of people using poisoned food to
tourists this year, especially with the involved animal abuse, two were related to eliminate strays, but in most instances, He said this could be a reflection that
expected surge in visitor arrivals after the poisonings, and seven dealt with cock and perpetrators go scot-free as there is no Malaysians are at a stage of being more
Aidilfitri celebration. fish fighting. evidence. aware of animal welfare, and willing to
take action whenever they witness animal
“If we look at main roads in the state The cases involved 28 dogs, nine cats, 116 “The law says that any abuse or cruelty.
now, they are congested, especially on roosters and 27 fighting fish. mistreatment of animals, including but not
weekends. This was not the case during limited to hitting, kicking, abusing, crippling, He said cases involving prolonged caging
Ramadan two years ago. Animal Feeders Malaysia (SAFM) poisoning, trapping, or extensive caging can or leashing, insufficient and improper shelter,
president Kalaivanan Ravichandran said be penalised with a fine of between RM20,000 food and water are no longer tolerated or
“The arrival of many visitors will have a people lack awareness of what constitutes and RM100,000, or a jail term of up to three swept under the carpet.
positive impact on all industry players,” he animal cruelty and as such, frequent years or both.
said yesterday. campaigns are needed to overcome the “In most cruelty cases we have
problem. “However, even if we increase penalties investigated, we found that those who had
Muhammad Jailani said Malacca is ready and enforce new laws, without awareness, committed the offences were not aware it was
to welcome the arrival of tourists from He said the enforcement of animal welfare some people will continue to engage in wrong to cage animals, tie them up or not
Indonesia via the Malacca International laws is not sufficient to raise awareness, and it animal cruelty,” he told theSun. provide adequate shelter.”
Airport and the Malacca-Dumai is surprising that the public is still unaware
international ferry terminal immigration, Kalaivanan said children should be taught Cheah said SPCA conducts weekly classes
customs and quarantine complex. where volunteers are trained to look out for
animals being deprived of their basic
“Prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, based freedoms, and to report such cases to the
on statistics of tourist arrivals by air in 2019, authorities.
there were about 120,000 passengers from
Sumatra, a six-fold increase from 2018.

“We were informed that Malindo is
interested in operating 80-seat flight
services as soon as possible to bring in
tourists from there.” – Bernama

‘Check for red alerts on potential employers’ Info on destitute
needed for
Employment agency Sono However, he said LinkedIn plays an employer to ensure there are no red alerts. targeted aid
Malaysia Sdn Bhd’s operations head, important role in the recruitment LinkedIn is a platform for professional
Patrick James, said job networking and development and KUALA NERANG: Local community leaders
advertisements on social media are From process as employers and employees applicants should be aware of this. On the should channel information about poor and
always risky unless they direct one to will have equal opportunities to other hand, Facebook advertisements destitute individuals or families in their
a company website for hiring front know each other. should be linked to an official company respective areas to government agencies so
page website,” he said. that appropriate assistance can be provided,
“When applying for a job, always said Rural Development Minister Datuk Seri
purposes. do a thorough check on the potential Mahdzir Khalid.

SAFETY FIRST ... Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri (third from left) at the launch of a safety campaign for children at the He said village heads, penghulu or mosque
Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club yesterday. – ADIB RAWI YAHYA/THESUN committee members could help by
channelling such information to the relevant
Consult PN on Parliament dissolution, says Muhyiddin authorities.

KUALA LUMPUR: Perikatan Nasional (PN) He said the matter was stated during a and gave his commitment to consult with PN “What I am worried about is that the poor
must be consulted on any decision on the meeting between PN leaders and Prime in determining the country’s key policies.” don’t know who to turn to for help. Since they
dissolution of Parliament, said its chairman Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob in Sri are poor, nobody cares and no one takes
Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. Perdana, Putrajaya on Saturday. Also present were PAS president Tan Sri notice.
Abdul Hadi Awang, Parti Solidariti Tanah Airku
Muhyiddin, who is also Bersatu president, “We discussed current affairs related to the president Datuk Dr Jeffrey Kitingan, Sabah “If the media knows about such cases, it can
in a post on his Facebook page, said this is interests of the people and the country. Progressive Party president Datuk Yong Teck provide us (government) the information,” he
because PN is part of the coalition that formed Lee and Gerakan president Datuk Dr Dominic said at an iftar ceremony at Felcra Padang
today’s federal government. “The prime minister emphasised the Lau Hoe Chai. – Bernama Terap in Naka, near here on Saturday.
cooperation with PN in the federal government
He said this when asked about 13-year-old
Wan Akid Afham Wan Mohd Ruhsemadi
living in a dilapidated house with his
family in Kampung Banggol, Kota Baru,
Kelantan.

The story on the boy was widely shared on
social media, catching the attention of various
parties, including independent preacher Ebit
Lew, who went to help the teenager and his
family.

Mahdzir said the Rural Development
Ministry, through several agencies, had
various programmes to help the poor,
including repairing or building new houses for
them.

He said that the programme to repair or
build houses for the poor in Kelantan is carried
out by the South Kelantan Development
Authority.

“We have allocations to repair his house,
but who can help him get it? The ones who can
help him are the village head, penghulu or the
district office, by channeling information to
our agency.”

Mahdzir said Felcra had allocated RM4.3
million to implement various economic and
social development programmes in its land
schemes nationwide this year.

“The programmes include development of
livestock and farming, skills training, spiritual
development, provision of amenities as well as
women’s development.” – Bernama

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Student injured NATURAL REFRESHMENT ... ‘Air nira’ tapper Abdul Hadi Dollah checking the nectar collected in a bottle at his farm in Kampung Kuala Nal in Kuala Krai,
in Caribbean Kelantan yesterday. The drink is in high demand during Ramadan. – BERNAMAPIX
arrives home safely
Farmers not blaming traders
ALOR STAR: Universiti Utara Malaysia for rising poultry prices
(UUM) final year student Nur Nabilah
Mohd Azahar, who was seriously injured oSellersmakingjustafewsenfromamountsetby govt, “These two feeds are fully imported from
in an accident while undergoing says livestock farmers association chief South America and the US. Commodity prices
industrial training at the Dive Division worldwide have also risen due to the war in
Curacao, in the Caribbean, in █ BY RAJVINDER SINGH RM10 per kg. Ukraine.”
December last year, has arrived safely in [email protected] Tan said with the basic salary rising to
the country. PETALING JAYA: Chicken prices are set to rise Tan also cited the example of palm oil, which
because it is beyond the control of those involved RM1,500 a month, it will ease the burden of those hit RM8,000 and is now hovering around
UUM vice-chancellor Prof Dr in the industry. in the B40 group when it comes to marketing for RM7,000. It used to be just over RM2,000.
Haim Hilman Abdullah, deputy food. However, he said, generally, the price is
vice-chancellor (Student Affairs and Federation of Livestock Farmers Associations still below RM10 because of government A chicken wholesaler, who declined to be
Alumni) Prof Dr Ahmad Martadha of Malaysia president Tan Chee Hee said the intervention. If left to market forces, chicken named, said the ceiling price set by the
Mohamed, senior officials from Wisma government has set the ceiling price of chicken at prices would be far higher, he added. government for chicken gave those in the
Putra and UUM, as well as her parents RM8.90 per kg to ensure it is affordable for business very low profits.
Mohd Azahar Zakaria and Nor Manira everyone. As an example, he said in some of our
Khalib were at the airport to welcome neighbouring countries, the price of chicken per “We have to pay for transport, fuel, drivers
Nur Nabilah last Friday. “The ceiling price is helpful to those in the kg could touch RM18 to RM20. Hence, he called and support staff, as well as toll and insurance.
B40 group. But even at this price, some are still on the government to conduct a comprehensive Diesel prices have also gone up. We have to cover
Haim Hilman said the plane carrying unhappy. We must also realise that those who study on the cost of chicken per kg from the farm these higher costs daily just to get the chicken to
Nur Nabilah, 25, from Alor Star, landed sell chicken also need to make a living and earn to the table. the market. They are not borne by the
at KL International Airport at 8pm. a profit.” consumer.”
The government needs to study the cost
He added that Nur Nabilah, a student He said the sellers’ price is just a few sen short before even setting the ceiling price, Tan said, He also said there is a need for backup staff in
at UUM’s School of Tourism, Hospitality of the ceiling price, and some of them stressing that the cost of feed, such as cornmeal case a driver or his helper is unavailable. This
and Event Management, will continue are known to be selling the livestock for about and soybean, had gone up by 30% to 40% since again is additional cost that cannot be passed on
her follow-up treatment at the Universiti the Russian invasion of Ukraine. to the end consumer.
Kebangsaan Malaysia Hospital and
hoped that the student and her family He added that a ceiling price above RM10 will
will continue to be patient and resilient. give everyone some breathing space, but
admitted that this will make consumers
“I would like to thank UUM, parents unhappy.
and families who prayed for Nur
Nabilah, as well as the Higher Education Passengers upset over soaring flight fares
Ministry, Foreign Ministry and all
parties involved in her treatment,” he KUALA LUMPUR: Increased flight fares to (April 29-May 8). Facebook, appealing to local airlines to reduce
said in a statement yesterday. Sabah and Sarawak during festive seasons are Lily Surianti Suardi, 23, a student from the price of airfares between Kuala Lumpur
nothing new to Malaysians. In fact, it is an and Sandakan. In the post, he provided a
Meanwhile, Nor Manira said she was anticipated scenario annually. Sabah currently doing a degree programme at snapshot showing a one-way airfare by an
grateful and indebted to all parties who Universiti Selangor, said the airlines should fix airline, from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan,
helped with her daughter’s treatment With the reopening of the country’s borders separate rates for students furthering their departing on April 30 at a cost of RM1,049,
abroad. and the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri studies in the peninsula. while a one-way ticket by another airline for
celebration, many individuals who have spent the same route on the same date costs
“I am so happy to see that my the last two years staying put due to the Executive Fatin Afiqah Yamin, 25, RM1,400.
daughter is finally home safely, with the restrictions imposed to curb Covid-19 are purchased her flight ticket to Kuching in early
cooperation of all parties,” she said. looking forward to returning to their March, with the flight set to depart on April 23. Comments by users shared on Facebook of
hometowns. She said she did this to avoid the high demand an airline showed that most of them had
One of Nur Nabilah’s friends, Aiman for tickets during the festive season where bought their tickets as early as last year.
Qistina Balqis Azman, who has known Local airlines that ply routes from Kuala seats are limited, as well as paying an
Nur Nabilah for more than seven years, Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu and Kuching have exorbitant amount for the fare. Minister in the Prime Minister’s
said she took leave just to welcome her been offering fares at up to RM300 for return Department Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku
best friend home, and hoped she would flights during non-festive seasons. However, “The ticket I purchased for the date Jaafar was reported to have said that airline
recover soon. according to the airlines’ websites recently, mentioned was RM198, which increased to companies need to compromise to resolve the
flight fares have skyrocketed to RM2,000 RM318 for the same date when I last checked. issue of high airfares to Sabah and Sarawak,
The media previously reported that (return flights), which is an increase of 566%, especially during the year-end holidays and
Nur Nabilah, better known as Bella nearing the Hari Raya Aidilfitri festive period “So, RM198 for a round trip is much festive seasons. – Bernama
among family and friends, suffered cheaper than RM318,” Fatin Afiqah said.
severe injuries to her left leg and
fractured her right arm and right leg as a On April 6, Fandyi Sanizan posted on
result of being hit by a boat propeller
while undergoing industrial training at
the Dive Division Curacao, in the
Caribbean on Dec 28. – Bernama

Ruling on bringing
children to bazaars

MALACCA: The state government will
enforce a ruling on bringing children to
Ramadan and Aidilfitri bazaars next week
to ensure their safety and to prevent them
from being infected by Covid-19.

This will be in line with the Health
Ministry’s advice that crowded places are
bad for children, especially those who
have not being vaccinated, Malacca
Housing, Local Government and
Environment Committee chairman
Datuk Zaidi Attan told reporters after
visiting the Grand Ramadan Bazaar on
Jalan Hang Tuah here last Saturday.

He said he will also meet the 62
organisers of the Ramadan and Aidilfitri
bazaars to ensure they understand,
comply with and implement the
stipulated standard operating procedures
(SOP), especially on physical distancing.

“As I have said before, the first week is
for us to ‘educate’ traders, organisers
and visitors about the SOP at the bazaar,”
he added.

In another development, Zaidi said
efforts were being made to get more
young people to become entrepreneurs.

“Maybe, we can give an opportunity to
asnaf (those eligible to receive tithe) with
potential to do business during Ramadan,
or we can set up a permanent hawker
centre, like the one at Leypark Station,
because there are many asnaf who are
successful entrepreneurs and now want
to contribute,” he added. – Bernama

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PETALING JAYA: One of the biggest oFive participants experience improved from 25.2% to 23.4%,” sustenance. Of course, I still have
challenges in nutrition counselling is positive changes after completing he added. cravings for meat but I have
getting people to prepare healthy meals at two-week plant-based challenge substituted it with eggs and fish as a
home. Reporter Shivani Supramani temporary measure before I become
█ BY EMILY JESSINTA participants. They then started on a found the first few days the hardest a vegetarian.”
Most of them do not have the time or [email protected] two-week plant-based diet. but nevertheless, she had a good
skills to prepare healthy home-cooked PETALING JAYA: It took just two start. A week into the challenge, she Reporter Suraya Ali was initially
meals. weeks to bring down the LDL (bad Managing editor Eddie Hoo realised that her body was craving sceptical about the diet and did not
cholesterol) and raise the HDL called it an eye-opening experience for carbohydrates. think anything would change.
“PB Health Plant-Based Programme (good cholesterol) levels as he thought he was on a healthy
has solved this issue through food delivery. significantly. This was among the diet since becoming a vegetarian “This challenge has helped me “Surprisingly, my six and
Two healthy meals will be delivered to the amazing results seen by five almost five years ago. control my sugar intake. As the first 11-year-old adapted to this new diet
doorstep daily during the programme, so participants of Plant-Based Health blood test suggested, I am quickly. Even more surprising is that
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about menu planning, grocery shopping I went off dairy products and eggs. chance of slipping into diabetes, I gluten-free and less-salt option,”
and cooking,” said PB Health nutritionist Five journalists from theSun By not consuming these foods, my began cutting down on rice and she said.
Oo Yi Qian. grabbed the opportunity to get on blood test results after the challenge other carbohydrates,” she said.
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“As the programme nutritionist, I feel reduce their carbon footprint by Reporter Elly Fazaniza felt cereal brands, choosing sugarless
rewarded when I see hundreds of going off meat and dairy products. Hoo said his cholesterol and hungry and craved for salty food oat milk over the fresh or full cream
Malaysians reduce their cholesterol, blood triglycerides levels improved during the first three days of the milk, and we have not had a sugary
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Thangarajo said participants would also improved and agility enhanced. I nutritionist, I understand that my controlled sugar levels and such.
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sugar is a major challenge but most of that I lost 2kg in the process,” she
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Selangor CARE ON
reports one WHEELS ... A
rabies-linked health worker
death giving free
consultation in
SHAH ALAM: A 40-year-old man, a mobile bus
who died at his house in Petaling clinic during a
on March 10, was found have Ramadan
rabies, said the Selangor Health programme
Department. organised by
the Malaysian
Its director, Dr Sha’ari Ngadiman, Islamic
in a statement on the department’s Organisations
official Facebook, said this followed a Consultative
post-mortem result on the victim last Council at
Monday. Bandar Baru
Bangi in
“His body was sent to Serdang Selangor
Hospital for an autopsy and results of yesterday.
laboratory tests on brain specimens – BERNAMAPIX
were found to be positive for the
rabies virus,” he said. Recoveries exceed new cases Nearly 16m adults given boosters

“The cause of the infection is still KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 15,132 Saturday, with ventilator usage rate of KUALA LUMPUR: A total of have received the first dose of the
under investigation. Covid-19 recovery cases that were 12%. 15,915,493 or 67.6% of the adult vaccine.
reported on Saturday were higher population have received the A total of 40,792 doses of
“No symptoms and signs of rabies than the number of new cases Noor Hisham said only Selangor Covid-19 booster dose as of vaccine were administered on
were reported in this case,” he said. detected at 10,177, said Health exceeded 50% in bed occupancy for Saturday. Saturday, with 6,401 as first doses,
Director-General Tan Sri Dr Noor critical or intensive case unit (ICU) According to the CovidNOW 27,716 as second doses and 6,675
Sha’ari said several preventive and Hisham Abdullah. cases at 58%. The state also recorded website, a total of 22,956,764 or as booster doses, bringing the
control measures had been carried occupancy of non-ICU beds 97.6% of the adult population have cumulative total vaccine doses
out in an integrated manner by He said 10,124 new cases were exceeding 50%, at 51%. been fully vaccinated, while dispensed under the
Selangor authorities, including local transmissions with 96.8% 23,233,706 or 98.8% received at immunisation programme to
removing stray dogs from streets. involving Malaysians and 26.4% No state recorded bed occupancy least one dose of the vaccine. 69,180,021.
foreigners. As for 53 imported cases, of more than 50% at the Covid-19 For adolescents aged 12 to 17, a According to the Health
“The captured dogs were sent to 73.6% were Malaysians and 26.4% Quarantine and Low-Risk Treatment total of 2,859,026 or 91.9% have Ministry’s GitHub portal, 21 deaths
the Veterinary Research Institute,” he foreigners. Centres. completed the vaccination, while due to Covid-19 were recorded on
told Bernama. 2,960,123 or 95.1% received at least Saturday, with Johor recording the
“A total of 486 Covid-19 patients Noor Hisham said there were two one dose of the vaccine. highest at four cases followed by
He said all public and private were admitted to hospitals on new clusters recorded on Saturday A total of 104,250 children aged Kedah, Pahang and Selangor with
health facilities were alerted to have Saturday with 198 cases or 40.7% in bringing the total number of active five to 11 have been fully three cases each. Perak and
early detection of cases involving dog categories three, four and five while clusters to 129. vaccinated under the National Sarawak recorded two cases each
or wild animal bites. the remaining 288 cases or 59.3% in Covid-19 Immunisation while Malacca, Negri Sembilan,
categories one and two,” Noor The infectivity rate of Covid-19 or Programme for Children, while Perlis and Kuala Lumpur have one
The Shah Alam Hospital and Hisham said in a statement yesterday. Rt value recorded throughout the 1,363,134 or 38.4% of the group case each. – Bernama
Serdang Hospital had been country is 0.83 with Selangor still
appointed as referral hospitals for He added patients requiring registering the highest at 0.93 and
dog bite cases in the state. ventilators dropped to 108 on Kelantan the lowest at 0.65.
– Bernama
Sha’ari also advised the public to
always take preventive measures
when bitten by dogs or wild animals
such as to immediately clean the
wound and seek treatment.

“Report to the state Veterinary
Service Department or the district
Veterinary Service Office
immediately if pet dogs suddenlty
become aggressive, or if dogs or wild
animals are found roaming in
residential areas,” he said.

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Society calls on telcos to protect wild bird nests 30 held over
traffic offences
KUALA TERENGGANU: The state (Haliaeetus leucogaster) were that would be able to protect wild He said the best option that can be
chapter of the Malaysian Nature observed building a nest at a telco birds which nest in their towers. taken by telcos if an active nest KUALA LUMPUR: Kuala
Society hopes telecommunication tower in Hulu Terengganu. is found, is for the birds to be Lumpur police arrested 30 men,
companies (telcos) can help protect “Many countries around the left undisturbed and not destroyed, all locals, for various traffic
the nests of wild birds that often make Wong said on Jan 31, it was world have protocols in place that especially if they are a totally offences and issued 805 traffic
telco towers their “homes”. observed that the same nest had one support human-wildlife coexistence protected species, until the young summonses in an operation,
egg and one newly-hatched chick, involving telecommunication towers. birds have fledged. codenamed “Operasi Samseng
Its chairman Wong Chee Ho said with a pair of sea eagles bringing food There are many ways to operate Jalanan”, which started last
many of these towers were breeding regularly. safely when birds of prey establish “Once they have left the nest, Friday until 4am yesterday in
grounds for several types of birds of nests on towers. tower maintenance can be carried the federal capital.
prey and it was extremely “However, on Feb 16, the chick out. If nests become a serious
disappointing when their nests was found to be missing and the “These towers are chosen by the problem to the safety and operation Kuala Lumpur Traffic
were destroyed or stolen by same thing happened in Kuala Nerus, large birds for nesting because they of the tower, regular checks on Investigation and Enforcement
irresponsible parties. where another chick went missing in provide a stable platform, with the towers can be carried out to Department chief ACP
March,” he said. strategic location and optimal height identify if a new nest is being built,” Sarifudin Mohd Salleh said the
He said in November last year, a and birds tend to reuse the same nest he said. – Bernama operation, involving 175
pair of white-bellied sea eagles In view of this, Wong called on each year.” officers and members, covered
telco companies to develop policies the city centre, Jalan Pahang,
Jalan Tun Razak, Jalan Kuching,
Lim watches as a Pertubuhan Hospice Jalan Raja Laut, Ampang-Kuala
Negri Sembilan volunteer checks her Lumpur Elevated Highway and
father. – ADIB RAWI YAHYA/THESUN the Duta-Ulu Kelang
Expressway.
Pressures of being a caregiver
He said of the 30 arrested, 18
were held for driving under the
influence of alcohol, 10 for
riding their motorcycles in a
dangerous and reckless manner
and the other two, for falsifying
their vehicle registration
numbers.

Those arrested, aged
between 16 and 51, will be
charged under Section 45(A),
Section 42(1) and Section
108(3) of the Road Transport
Act 1987 and Section 29(1) of
the Minor Offences Act 1955.

“A total of 36 motorcycles
were also seized for unlawful
modifications to the machines,
especially the exhaust,” he said
in a statement yesterday.

On “Op Tutup” conducted
last Friday, Sarifudin said the
operation focused on cars that
were parked along Jalan Raja
Laut, as well as those making
loud noises and disturbing
public order.

“A total of 27 cars were
impounded for unlawful
modifications,” he added.

He said police would
continue to step up operations,
especially during the weekend,
to prevent incidents of road
bullies and ensure the safety of
road users.

Those with any any queries
or information can contact the
Jalan Tun H.S. Lee traffic police
station at 03-2071 9999 or the
Kuala Lumpur police hotline at
03-2026 0267/69, or the nearest
police station. – Bernama

█ BY ELLY FAZANIZA o Custodians speak of trials that come with bedridden husband, Mohd AlBakri Detainee dies in
[email protected] looking after ailing family members Mohd Harun, who is a former Federal police custody
SEREMBAN: Caregivers may be on Reserve Unit officer.
their feet for up to eight hours daily, deterioration in his spinal column, patient could get lung infections. KUALA LUMPUR: A 42-year-old
caring for sickly family members or which prevented him from walking. “I don’t have the physical strength Mohd AlBakri, who suffered a detainee who was held in a
others who may urinate or defecate at minor stroke several years ago, lock-up in Kuantan died on
any time. She admitted feeling frustrated to carry, bathe and feed him. And it’s became depressed when told he had Saturday, making the case the 14th
and burnt out. scary to think of food getting stuck in Parkinson’s disease in 2017. death in police custody this year.
Audrey Lim is learning the ropes his throat,” Lim said. Federal police Integrity and
of being a caregiver to her father, “I thought at first: ‘Why me?’ I felt “He was a fit person, but over time, Standard Compliance
Philip, 88, who is a Stage 4 prostate resentful, but of course, no one wants She added that her father fears he developed stiffness in his muscles Department director Comm
cancer patient. this to happen to their loved ones. It being abandoned even after all her and a blood clot in his left leg. We’d Datuk Azri Ahmad yesterday said
took me time to make peace with it reassurances. He can eat only soft talk using signals. He’d blink his eyes the man was serving an
Lim recounted an upsetting and accept that he needs me.” food and is often apologetic over his for ‘yes’ if asked a question,” eight-month jail sentence for a
phone call from him last year. dependence on her. Adida said. drug offence at the Penor prison in
To cope with her situation, she Kuantan.
“He called to say that he couldn’t talked to friends. Lim also takes him for an injection Initially, he would be rushed to He said on March 21, the
urinate. He was frantic,” every three months that shrinks his hospital if he had difficulty breathing. deceased was brought to the
“I was worried I was going to be prostate to ease pressure on his Indera Mahkota central lock-up in
She rushed him to a hospital and judged for how I felt, but it is human bladder. It used to cost RM1,700, until “I’d pay RM350 for a private Kuantan for case mention of
he was put on a urinary catheter that emotion. It is how I decide to react to Pertubuhan Hospice Negri Sembilan ambulance,” she said. another drug-related case.
is inserted into the bladder to drain that emotion that keeps me moving volunteers said he could be treated Azri said on Saturday at about
urine. forward. for free as a former civil servant. While family support has always 4.40pm, he was given his
been there, Adida takes comfort from
“It was so painful he cried,” “At first, I thought I could take care In another case, Adida Attan, 60, the sessions she had with a free
Lim said. of him by myself. But I decided to hire feels the pressure of caring for her counselling service provided by a
a caregiver because a bed-ridden hospice.
It was in between these hospital
visits that he was diagnosed with “I’m thankful they’re here to
cancer. This was on top of a advise us. It’s comforting to know that
I am not alone.”

Two local divers reported missing found safe medication for tuberculosis and
about an hour later, the man was
found unconscious when
policemen on duty were
LUMUT: Two local divers reported Maritime Enforcement Agency and the Maritime Component Pulau Jarak for a health inspection by distributing food for the breaking
missing while diving off Pulau Jarak received information about the Operation Commander for aid. navy personnel on duty at about of fast. He said at about 6.35pm,
along with three others were found incident from the Pulau Pangkor 8pm,” he said in a statement. doctors at the Kuantan Hospital
safe on Saturday night. police station and asked the Western “The divers, from Kampung pronounced the man dead.
Fleet command headquarters, Acheh, were found safe at 7.40pm The divers were reported missing Azri said the case is under
Perak Maritime director Kapt Kampung Acheh Marine Police Force clinging to the Pulau Jarak jetty. 0.4 nautical miles east of Pulau Jarak. investigation.
Shahrizan Raman said the Malaysian – Bernama
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Mexicans vote Parliament ousts Imran
whether president in no-confidence vote
should stay
oNo prime minister has ever man sent home,” his former assembly – a loyalist of Imran –
MEXICO CITY: Mexicans will vote managed to serve full term in Pakistan information minister Fawad resigning at the last minute.
today in a divisive national Chaudhry said on Twitter. The session restarted after
referendum championed by midnight with a replacement, and
President Andres Manuel Lopez There had been high hopes for the vote was finally held.
Obrador on whether he should step Imran when he was elected in 2018 Imran’s Tehreek-e-Insaf
down or complete his six-year term. ISLAMABAD: Imran Khan was relations are sure to fray in the lead on a promise of sweeping away lawmakers stormed out, but the
dismissed yesterday as Pakistan’s up to the next election, which must decades of entrenched corruption no-confidence motion passed with
While recall elections in other premier after losing a no-confidence be held by October 2023. and cronyism, but he struggled to 174 votes in the 342-seat assembly.
countries tend to be initiated by vote, paving the way for an unlikely maintain support with soaring New Pakistan governments
political opponents, Mexico’s vote is opposition alliance that faces the Shehbaz is the brother of inflation, a feeble rupee and frequently have a reckoning with
the brainchild of Lopez Obrador, who same issues that bedevilled the disgraced three-time prime minister crippling debt. those they replace, but Shehbaz said
enjoys an approval rating of cricket star-turned-politician. Nawaz Sharif, while PPP leader there would be no vendettas.
nearly 60%. Bilawal Bhutto Zardari is the son of Militancy is also on the rise, with “We will put a balm on the
A new prime minister will be former president Asif Ali Zardari Pakistan’s Taliban emboldened by wounds of this nation,” he said
The 68-year-old, who was elected chosen today, with centrist Pakistan and assassinated ex-premier the return to power last year of the immediately after the result was
in 2018, and other supporters of the Muslim League-N (PML-N) chief Benazir Bhutto. hardline group in neighbouring announced.
referendum – the first of its kind in Shehbaz Sharif already anointed to Afghanistan. Imran insists he has been the
Mexico – said it is a way of increasing lead the nuclear-armed nation of Imran’s exit was met with a victim of a “regime change” plot
democratic accountability. 220 million people. mixture of glee and sympathy. Imran had vowed to fight “until involving Washington, and he is
the last ball”, and he certainly took certain to tap into anti-US sentiment
But critics see it as an expensive His first task will be to form a “Back to the pavilion,” screamed his exit to the wire yesterday. from the opposition benches.
propaganda exercise and an Cabinet that will draw also heavily the influential Express Tribune “His politics don’t stop here, his
unnecessary distraction from the from the centre-left Pakistan newspaper, using a cricket He tried everything to stay in support base is intact,” said political
many challenges facing the country, Peoples Party (PPP), as well as find metaphor headline writers have power – including dissolving analyst Zahid Hussain.
including drug-related violence,BRIEFS space for the smaller conservative found difficult to resist during parliament and calling a fresh “His narrative of last few months,
poverty and the rising cost of living. Jamiatul Ulema-e-Islam-F group. Imran’s tenure. election – but the Supreme Court that he has been removed through a
deemed all his actions illegal last foreign conspiracy, has earned him
“It’s a useless exercise, money The PPP and PML-N are dynastic No prime minister has ever week, and ordered the assembly to some support.” – AFP
thrown away,” said 62-year-old parties that have dominated served a full term in Pakistan, but reconvene and vote.
retired teacher Laura Gonzalez. Pakistani politics for decades – Imran is the first to lose office via a
usually as bitter rivals – and their vote of no-confidence. Still, there was drama right until
Experts said turnout is likely to be the midnight deadline ordered by
well below the 40% level needed for “Sad day for Pakistan ... a good the court, with the speaker of the
the vote to be legally binding. – AFP
VICTORIOUS
IRAN: U.S. IMPOSING ENTRY ...
NEW CONDITIONS Catholics
waving fronds
TEHRAN: Iran’s foreign minister as a church
said yesterday that Washington layman blesses
is “imposing new conditions” in the leaves
negotiations to restore the 2015 during Palm
nuclear agreement. “On the issue Sunday
of lifting sanctions, they (the celebrations at
Americans) are interested in the Our Lady of
proposing and imposing new Lourdes Grotto
conditions outside the church in San
negotiations,” state news agency Jose del Monte
IRNA quoted Hossein town, north of
Amir-Abdollahian as saying. “In Manila
the last two or three weeks, the yesterday.
American side has made – AFPPIX
excessive demands that
contradict some paragraphs of
the text,” he said. – AFP

57 DIED IN ECUADOR
RAINY SEASON

QUITO: Half a year of intense and
destructive rain throughout
Ecuador has left 57 dead and 110
injured, the National Risk
Management Service said on
Saturday. In addition, nearly
31,000 people were affected by
the rain, which caused flooding,
landslides and damage to
thousands of homes and
hectares of farmland. The rainy
season entered its seventh
month in April and is expected to
intensify. Every one of Ecuador’s
24 provinces was affected with
the exception of the Galapagos
archipelago, 1,000km off the
coast, the service said. – AFP

France votes in tight election Aussie premier calls May 21 polls

PARIS: French President “After all, the president will run relatively little, by his own CANBERRA: Australia’s Prime Aiming to end nine years of
Emmanuel Macron faced a tough your life.” admission entering the election Minister Scott Morrison called federal conservative rule is 59-year-old Labor
test yesterday seeking re-election campaign later than he would have elections for May 21 yesterday, Party leader Anthony Albanese.
in a vote projected to produce a Polls predict that Macron will wished due to the war in Ukraine. launching a come-from-behind battle
tight run-off with far-right leader lead Le Pen by a handful of French television channels will to stay in power after three years He started the six-week race to the
Marine Le Pen. percentage points in round one, broadcast projections of the final rocked by floods, bushfires and the poll pushing a message of optimism
with the top two going through to a results, which are generally highly Covid-19 pandemic. before highlighting bruising attacks on
Polls opened in mainland second round vote on April 24. accurate, as soon as polls close at Morrison’s character emanating from
France at 0600 GMT (2pm in 1800 GMT (2am today in Malaysia). Morrison’s Liberal-National Party his own government.
Malaysia) after an unusual Far-left candidate Jean-Luc If Macron and Le Pen as forecast coalition government is struggling to
campaign overshadowed by Melenchon is snapping at their heels reach the second round, analysts woo Australia’s 17 million voters, “He’s running in an election
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine that in third place and still fancies his predict that their clash will be far lagging behind the opposition Labor campaign, whereby his deputy prime
analysts warned could lead to chances of reaching the second tighter than in 2017 when the party in a string of opinion polls. minister has said he’s a hypocrite and a
unpredictable outcomes with round at the expense of Le Pen or current president thrashed his rival liar,” Albanese told media in Sydney.
turnout a major factor. even, in what would be an with 66% of the vote. “It’s a choice between a strong
extraordinary upset, Macron himself. “There is uncertainty,” said future and an uncertain one. It’s a “We can and we must do better. The
French overseas territories French political scientist Pascal choice between a government you pandemic has given us the
already voted on Saturday to take Although her opponents accuse Perrineau, pointing to know and a Labor opposition that you opportunity to imagine a better future
account of the time difference. her of being an extremist bent on unprecedentedly high numbers of don’t,” Morrison told reporters. and Labor has the policies and plans to
dividing society, Le Pen has with voters who were still undecided or shape that future.”
“It’s important to vote, that’s some success during the campaign who changed their minds during Polls show much of the electorate
when you choose between the sought to show a more moderate the campaign. – AFP distrusts the 53-year-old, who fashions A recent Newspoll survey showed
good and the bad,” said Annette image and concern with voters’ himself as a typical Australian family Labor leading the coalition 54% to 46%.
Tehariki, a 57-year-old voting in daily worries such as rising prices. man and is unafraid of advertising his
French Polynesia. Pentecostal Christian faith. Morrison and Albanese were in a
Macron has campaigned statistical tie as preferred prime minister
for the next three-year term. – AFP

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Indian police hunt gang accused of stealing bridge BRIEFS SHANGHAI COVID
CASES ON THE RISE
NEW DELHI: Police in India were south from Patna, the state capital. three decades ago, as it was not in their identity and were told they had
seeking to arrest members of a gang Selling metal scrap can be a use. been hired by the irrigation BEIJING: Shanghai reported nearly
who dismantled an 18m-long iron department to dismantle the bridge. 25,000 locally transmitted
bridge and likely sold it off in parts as lucrative business in India, where Villagers had previously Covid-19 infections yesterday, as
scrap metal, officials said yesterday. cases of theft of metal parts from submitted an application to the Earlier in the week, the scrap concern spread that more cities
public property to sell in large, irrigation department to dismantle metal was loaded into a vehicle and may soon be in the same
The robbers, posing as unorganised scrapyards for quick the bridge, one resident said. the site was vacated. situation. Beijing’s municipal
government officials attached with cash are common. government placed a high-risk
the irrigation department in the “People came with heavy “We have identified some area under lockdown on Saturday
eastern state of Bihar, used gas A police officer said the residents machinery, gas cutters and worked members of the gang and some are after eight Covid cases were
cutters and earthmoving machinery of Amiyawar assumed that for two days during the day time to yet to be tracked down,” said police confirmed in the last two weeks,
to break down an abandoned bridge the government officials had dismantle the bridge,” said villager official Subash Kumar. Centre for Disease Prevention and
in Amiyawar village, about 150km decided to dismantle the old bridge, Gandhi Chaudhary, 29. Control deputy director Pang
built over a water canal about “They destroyed public property Xinghuo told reporters. On
Locals asked those working about and stole a bridge.” – Reuters Saturday, the southern megacity
of Guangzhou, home to more
Mass grave found near Kyiv than 18 million people, said it
would begin testing across its 11
o Mounting civilian districts after cases were reported
casualties prompt on Friday. Ningbo, a key port city
new Russia sanctions near Shanghai, said yesterday it
was closing all indoor dining at
KYIV: A grave with dozens of A man leaving sunflowers, a symbol of support for Ukraine, outside its consulate general in Times Square, New York on restaurants and hotels. – Reuters
civilians has been found in Buzova Saturday during a protest against Russia’s invasion. – REUTERSPIX
village near Kyiv, a Ukrainian official PERU DECLARES
said on Saturday, the latest reported with personnel discharged from systems, along with additional But in the east, calls by Ukrainian TOURISM EMERGENCY
mass grave to be discovered after military service since 2012, it said in support for World Bank loans. officials for civilians to flee were
Russian forces withdrew from areas an intelligence update yesterday. given a greater sense of urgency by a LIMA: Peru on Saturday declared a
north of the capital to focus their Britain will also ratchet up its missile attack on Friday on a train state of emergency in its critical
assault on the east. Some cities in the east are under sanctions on Russia and move away station in the city of Kramatorsk in tourism industry, which has been
heavy shelling with tens of from using Russian hydrocarbons, the Donetsk region, crowded with crushed by Covid. The country
Taras Didych, head of the thousands of people unable to Johnson said. women, children and the elderly went from receiving 4.4 million
Dmytrivka community that includes evacuate. trying to get out. foreign tourists in 2019 to 900,000
Buzova, said the bodies were found The European Union on Friday in 2020. Only 400,000 visited last
in a ditch near a petrol station. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy adopted new sanctions against Ukrainian officials said more than year, according to official data. The
said Russia’s use of force was “a Russia, including bans on the import 50 people were killed. Ministry of Foreign Trade and
He said the number of dead had catastrophe that will inevitably hit of coal, wood, chemicals and other Tourism will approve the
yet to be confirmed. everyone”. products. Kramatorsk mayor Oleksander emergency plan within 15 days,
Honcharenko said he expected just including financial rescue
“Now we are returning to life but In an address on Saturday night, Oil and gas imports from Russia 50,000 to 60,000 of the city’s measures and investment in
during the occupation we had our he renewed his appeal to Western remain untouched. population of 220,000 to remain as tourism promotion. Known for
‘hotspots’, many civilians died,” allies for a complete embargo on people flee. Machu Picchu and its varied
Didych told Ukrainian television. Russian energy products and more Johnson, speaking to reporters cuisine, Peru’s economy plunged
weapons for Ukraine. with Zelenskiy, said support for Residents of the region of 11.12% in 2020 and was in
Reuters was not immediately able Ukraine was intended to ensure it Luhansk would have nine trains to recession until June last year, but
to confirm the report. British Prime Minister Boris “can never be bullied again, never get out on, its governor, Serhiy the blow was much greater in the
Johnson met Zelenskiy in Kyiv on will be blackmailed again, never will Gaidai, wrote on the Telegram tourism sector. With 33 million
Mounting civilian casualties have Saturday and pledged armoured be threatened in the same way message service. – Reuters people, Peru has 3.5 million Covid
triggered widespread international vehicles and anti-ship missile again”. cases and 212,000 deaths. – AFP
condemnation and new sanctions,
in particular over hundreds of Record 700kg
deaths in the town of Bucha, to the meth seized in HK
northwest of Kyiv that until just over
a week ago was occupied by Russian HONG KONG: Customs officials here
forces. have seized about 700kg of suspected
crystal meth sent from Mexico,
Russia has rejected allegations by authorities said yesterday, the biggest
Ukraine and Western countries of haul of the drug in the city’s history.
war crimes.
The meth was hidden inside two
It has denied targeting civilians in consignments of heavy industrial
what it calls a “special operation” to gear, said customs department’s
demilitarise and “denazify” its drug investigation bureau head Lee
southern neighbour. Kam-wing.

Ukraine and Western nations They arrived in Hong Kong by air
have dismissed this as a baseless and sea within one week last month.
pretext for war.
The equipment was arranged to
Russia has failed to take one ship from Mexico with a mainland
major city since invading on Feb 24 Chinese logistics company, which
but Ukraine said Russia is gathering was also asked to find a Hong Kong
its forces in the east for a major firm to receive and store it, Lee said.
assault and has urged people to flee.
“In that way the drug dealers did
Russia is seeking to establish a not have to show up at all ... it’s very
land corridor from Crimea, which it cunning,” Lee said.
annexed in 2014, and the eastern
Donbas region, which is partly held Nearly 450kg of liquid meth was
by Moscow-backed separatists, found in three transformers, each
Britain’s Defence Ministry said. weighing 500kg, at the city’s airport.

Russian armed forces are also That led officers to 253kg of meth
looking to strengthen troop numbers powder with a similar import pattern,
which had been stowed inside shock
Saudi Arabia to allow one million haj pilgrims absorption rubbers and had already
been transported to a warehouse in a
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia said on religious gatherings, about 2.5 Arabia, who must apply for haj visas, groups of 20 and handing out rural area near the mainland border.
Saturday it would permit one million million people took part in 2019. will this year also be required to disinfectants, masks and sterilised
Muslims from inside and outside the submit a negative Covid-19 PCR pebbles for the “stoning of Satan” Customs officers had to call in
country to participate in this year’s But after the onset of the result from a test taken within 72 ritual. firefighters to saw their way into the
haj, a sharp increase after pandemic coronavirus pandemic in 2020, hours of travel. equipment.
restrictions forced two years of Saudi authorities allowed only 1,000 Reactions to Saturday’s
drastically pared-down pilgrimages. pilgrims to take part. The government wants to announcement were generally “The syndicate used such heavy
promote pilgrims’ safety “while positive on social media, though industrial equipment with
The move, while falling short of The following year, they ensuring that the maximum number some Twitter users voiced concern complicated structures that was
reinstating normal haj conditions, increased the total to 60,000 fully of Muslims worldwide can perform about what would happen to difficult to open up for one single
offered hopeful news for many vaccinated Saudi citizens and the haj”, the statement said. pilgrims who financed trips to purpose to avoid examination by
Muslims outside the kingdom who residents chosen through a lottery. Mecca – only to have their plans customs,” Lee said.
have been barred from making the The haj consists of a series of ruined by a positive Covid-19 test.
trip since 2019. In a statement, the Haj Ministry religious rites that are completed over Two men working for local
said it “has authorised one million five days in Mecca and surrounding Others criticised the age cap. logistics firms handling the shipments
One of the five pillars of Islam, the pilgrims, both foreign and domestic, areas of western Saudi Arabia. “Such great news, but imposing were arrested and released on bail, as
haj must be undertaken by all to perform the haj” this year. age restrictions is heartbreaking for Lee vowed to chase down the
Muslims who have the means at Authorities took a number of many aged haj aspirants,” one user overseas syndicate in collaboration
least once in their lives. The pilgrimage, which will take special measures to reduce the wrote in response to the ministry’s with mainland authorities.
place in July, will be limited to spread of the coronavirus last year, announcement. – AFP
Usually one of the world’s largest vaccinated Muslims under age 65. including dividing pilgrims into Hong Kong Customs have seized
1.2 tonnes of various drugs so far this
Those coming from outside Saudi year, 4.6 times more than the same
period last year.

Meth is the second most popular
drug in Hong Kong. – AFP

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COMMENT by Ben Schmidt COMMENT

Preparing our children Students can invent, build
with Industry 4.0 skills prototypes within six hours

OUR appetite for technologies in their lessons by availability of most up-to-date IS it possible that students can invent would invite four nearby schools to
innovation has grown 2030. technology and learning resources and build prototypes within six hours? participate. Each school would send
substantially over the past that support the curriculum, I three teams of five students each.
few years. To realise this goal, the expect that this will have a positive It has been done before in
With digitalisation being the key Malaysian workforce is being impact on students’ learning and Sarawak at the Whizz Kids Workshop The students were permitted to
to this growth, we have seen the offered the opportunity to upskill development, especially in their (WKW) organised by the Invention bring a bag of tools plus some
rising adoption of new technologies through government-run sectoral- creativity and understanding of how and Design Society (Ideas), under materials they would need for their
in our daily lives, especially as the based development centres and computers are increasingly able to the distinguished patronage of invention.
world embraces the Fourth incentive programmes. facilitate communication,” said former minister of industrial
Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0). Industry 4.0 on the Malaysian Andrew Dalton, Director of development and current Premier of Since Ideas’ patron was invited to
education landscape Education at The International Sarawak, Tan Sri Abang Johari Abang present prizes to the winners, the
This revolution is ultimately As the Malaysian government School@ParkCity in Desa ParkCity. Openg. event was well covered by the press
changing the way we connect, live, develops frameworks to support the The Cambridge International and broadcasting stations
work and educate our children. local workforce in adopting curriculums for Industry 4.0 During the WKW, students not
Industry 4.0 technologies, it is also Cambridge International’s primary only invent, but they even build The WKW’s competition was
While this innovation represents equally important for the education and lower secondary curriculum prototypes some of which are even kicked off with a briefing by Yew on a
progress, it may impact the current sector to update their existing now includes Computing, which functional. simple invention process that was
workforce, especially in how people teaching and learning curriculums emphasises analytical and critical easy to understand and practical to
interact with technology to perform to help the younger generation thinking skills related to digital Some of these prototypes have in implement.
their daily activities. prepare for an increasingly digital concepts. fact been commercialised.
future. He also defined the nature of the
With the growing sophistication Designed with Industry 4.0 in A good example was the gravity competition by providing used
of artificial intelligence and Under the guiding principles of mind, the new Computing mouse-trap invented by a group of materials as a compulsory
automation technology, McKinsey the National Fourth Industrial curriculum specifically focuses on students using left-over plastic pipes. component for the students’
and Company estimates that 4.5 Revolution policy, the government helping young people to develop inventions.
million jobs could be displaced in outlines the plans to scale up skills such as programming This invention appeared on
Malaysia by 2030, and globally this students’ exposure to technologies, (coding), computational thinking, supermarket shelves a few months The component had to serve a
figure may rise up to 800 million. encourage innovation, and and data analysis, and an later. function in the final invention. This
implement 21st century learning understanding of connectivity and Why the WKW promotes STEM essential component was changed for
But McKinsey also predicts that (PAK-21) programmes. automation. Education? each WKW.
about six million new jobs will be 0 Invention is the best pathway to get Results Achieved
created in Malaysia during the same Industry 4.0 therefore presents While not every child may want the students really excited about The results for the WKW were
period, and this calls for the an opportune time for the to become a computer scientist in learning science. Excitement is the spectacular. In the first National
workforce to be equipped with education sector to embrace the future, having a grasp of how fuel that drives our students; Schools Invention Competition, the
digital knowledge and related skills changes and to build a strong computers work will benefit them 0 Students get to excel at their number of entries from Sarawak was
in order to adapt to the rapid curriculum foundation which as they progress into adult lives that academic performance; more than the rest of Malaysia
changes in the technology increases our children’s capacity to revolve on Industry 4.0. 0 Enhances the students creative combined.
landscape. deal with the increasingly strategies for problem-solving;
Overview of Industry 4.0 in digitalised world. As digitalisation is accelerated by 0 They develop self-confidence in The enthusiasm for science and
Malaysia the global Covid-19 pandemic, harnessing their imagination to create invention was sustained and the
To prepare the local workforce, the According to Melinda Lim, Industry 4.0 technologies are fast a tangible invention. Their hands-on Sarawak teams continued to win
Malaysian government introduced principal of MITstem International becoming prevalent in our experience actually inspires them; prizes at many other competitions like
the National Fourth Industrial School, a Cambridge International children’s everyday lives. 0 The students get really excited ITEX and some overseas
Revolution policy in June 2021. school in Selangor: “Skills such as about learning science and applying competitions.
programming, robotics and The Cambridge primary and them in their inventions; Conclusion
It was developed as a guiding application development are lower secondary computing 0 They understand the importance The WKW did not continue after its
principle to help the nation increase important for students to build the curriculum aims to help them make of teamwork in getting things done; initiator, Yew, was transferred back to
workforce productivity by 30% foundation they need for the future. sense of the increasingly connected and Kuala Lumper to coordinate the
across all sectors by 2030, especially At MITstem International Schools, world. 0 The science teachers involvement National Science Centre project.
in the agriculture, manufacturing these skills are currently imbedded in guiding and helping their students
and services sectors. into students’ coursework, be it Through this, we hope to brings long-lasting benefits The WKW will play a huge role in
Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or cultivate an informed curiosity and The origin of the WKW inspiring students to take an active
The policy has 16 strategies – six ICT, for them to explore and be a lasting passion for learning that The Whizz Kids Workshop was the interest in STEM education.
are targeted at equipping society creative with the subjects, and to will prepare our children for the brainchild of Dr Yew Kam Keong, a
with the necessary skills to adopt grasp a better understanding.” future workforce. scientist, who was also the founder It will contribute towards making
Industry 4.0. president of Ideas. Malaysia a science-literate society
Such sentiment is echoed at Ben Schmidt is Cambridge and to develop the country as a
The strategies include plans to another Cambridge International International regional director for The first WKW was sponsored by technologically advanced nation.
upskill 20% of the current semi- and school in Kuala Lumpur. Ideas itself, based on the annual grant
low-skilled workers and there is an Southeast Asia and Pacific. provided by its patron. Yew has expressed an interest to
expectation to adequately train “With the accessibility and Comments: [email protected] restart the WKW in any part of
teachers to use Industry 4.0 Subsequently, the private sector Malaysia by incorporating new
was roped in as part of its corporate technologies like 3D printing and
social responsibility. computer coding.

A host school was selected to host Dr Yew Kam Keong is chief mind
and organise the event and the host unzipper of Mindbloom Consulting.
Comments: [email protected]

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COMMENT Friends who knew Boyle remember him They are oblivious to the names of
by Ben Lopez as a man who had music in his veins and renowned personalities of the past like Not impossible to
some even regarded him as a musical Ahmad Merican, Alfonso Soliano and control your weight
MENTION the name Jimmy Boyle genius. Boyle.
to music buffs of my generation THERE are far too many people who are overweight
and it rings a bell of an His songs were patriotic in nature and In the 60s and 70s, pianist Ooi Eow Jin and obese, and are simply not doing anything to
accomplished composer and blended harmony with an unyielding love was one of the nation’s most sought-after reduce their weight.
jazz pianist. and passion for his country. composers, having written hits for singers
like Sudirman. They seem to be living in stride thinking that they
Then, the Penangite was perhaps the Boyle was destined to compose patriotic can reduce their weight whenever they feel like it.
most famous composer of Malay songs. I songs and we definitely need more of such Boyle was the epitome of a good
vividly remember listening to his songs songs in our polarised society today. musician, composer and popular teacher. But the bitter truth is that it is virtually impossible
when I was growing up in the 1960s. to reduce your weight if you do not reduce your food
Among other prominent musicians who But the most eye-catching virtue he intake.
The son of the Penang Eurasians behind hailed from Penang at that time included possessed was that he was a true Malaysian
the iconic Putera Puteri (sometimes spelt David Yeoh, Ahmad Merican and Datuk patriot, definitely a rarity these days. And reducing your food intake in a blessed
Putra Putri), Boyle’s notable compositions Seri Ahmad Nawab. country like Malaysia is all the more difficult and
included Untuk Negeri Kita, Chendering, Besides being nationalistic, his songs challenging.
Jauh Jauh, Ingat Ingat, Bunga Negara, Sang Boyle’s musical legacy lives on through were soothing to any musical ear as it was
Bayu, Ke-Hulu Ke-Hilir, Pantun Melayu, his son, James, a graduate of the prestigious often blended with jazz music. There is always food available 24 hours a day at
Gemaran Bulan and my favourite song, Berkley School of Music in Boston. home and restaurants.
Putera Puteri. Rising above all the races and cultures,
In 2006, jazz fans had the opportunity to Boyle’s songs instilled a sense of patriotism Food is cheap and affordable in Malaysia. No one
A momentous occasion in Boyle’s life see James perform in Penang under the in our country. has ever died of starvation, but many die from over
was when one of his compositions, name, James Boyle and The Ragged Tigers. eating and food-related deaths.
Kemegahan Negaraku (My Country’s He was definitely another towering
Majesty), was chosen to be played at the In 2010, there was another performance Malaysian in every sense of the word and It is an uphill task to cut down on our food intake
inaugural raising of the Malaysian flag on during the Fringe Festival, followed by a he did more for national unity than the with so many varieties of food from the different
Aug 31, 1957. similar concert in 2016, which was oratory of most in power. communities in our society.
organised by Paul Augustin.
One of Boyle’s best known Boyle passed away at a relatively young Taste is another reason why we cannot control
compositions, Untuk Negeri Kita, was Augustin was familiar with the main age of 49 in 1971, after succumbing to our food intake. It takes a lot of discipline and mental
adopted as the Penang state’s anthem in movers of music in Penang and like Boyle, intracerebral haemorrhage. strength to overcome the temptation of the
1972, a year after his passing. he had a great passion for jazz. tantalising aromas and flavours.
Even after more than five decades since
He composed the music and wrote the James has also written a book on his his passing, he is still well remembered by Apart from the intake of large amounts of food,
lyrics for this song. father entitled, The Music and Legacy of many in my generation for the music and the sedentary lifestyle adds on to the excess weight of
Jimmy Boyle. songs he composed. Many of his songs are a person.
Not only was Boyle a prolific composer, like a timeless beauty.
he was also an equally well-known pianist, In memory of his father, James recorded Many people hardly exercise, even walking is kept
who learnt to play the piano from his another of his father’s famous songs, Perhaps, he was one of the most to a minimum because of their extra weight and they
mother who was a piano teacher. Chendering, with a well-known singer, talented music composers Malaysia has keep on piling the fat.
Bizhu, at the Penang House of Music. ever produced.
He wrote close to 350 songs during his I have a sister-in-law who is in her late 60’s, who is
lifetime and some of his songs, such as Chendering, which was written in 1960, To my surprise, such a prominent overweight and is unable to walk with ease.
Putera Puteri, were familiar to many who is about a beach in Terengganu. Boyle was musical figure is still unfamiliar to many of
learnt it in school. an avid admirer of the Malaysian the younger Malaysians. She has difficulty getting up and sitting down. She
countryside. grimaces in pain each time she has to get up or move.
Boyle endured hardship during the It is time that these celebrated
Japanese occupation after being James has performed with notable personalities of the past be accorded their And because of her weight, her legs give her
incarcerated. Malaysian music luminaries over the years, due places in the music annals of our excruciating pain whenever she stands.
including the late Paul Ponnudorai. country.
He was a student of St Xavier’s Her quality of life is restricted to being at home in
Institution in Penang and returned to his James paid tribute to Ponnudorai and Sadly, currently there is a dearth of local front of the TV. I have told her to go on a strict diet but
alma mater as a teacher soon after the war. his band, Paul Ponnudurai and The jazz talent in the country compared with it has fallen on deaf ears.
Handsome Coconuts, and he had our glorious yesteryear.
One day at the request of British officers acknowledged them as a good learning Looking at her and other overweight people, it is
in Penang, he formed a band and curve for him. Boyle was not accorded the due my view that they should be sent to a special diet
entertained them with some music over recognition for his immense contributions clinic where their food can be controlled and
dinner at the Runnymede Hotel. And this Ponnudorai, who passed away in 2012, to the Malaysian music scene. supervised.
was the beginning of his music career. had himself backed up some of Malaysia’s
renowned recording artistes, including The federal and Penang state The special clinic should provide rooms for
Subsequently, Boyle also performed at Datuk Sudirman Arshad. governments should posthumously bestow overweight or obese people to stay for a few weeks or
the Minden Barracks, which is now the site an honour to this legend for his a month where their food intake can be supervised.
of Universiti Sains Malaysia, and at the He co-produced Sudirman’s hit song, immeasurable contributions to the local
RAAF base in Butterworth. One Thousand Million Smiles, together music industry. Apart from controlling their food intake, they
with jazz maestro, Michael Veerapen. should be given light exercises and other recreational
It would be a befitting tribute if a activities to reduce their weight.
Many of the younger ones today find it prominent landmark in Penang is named
difficult to name a favourite local jazz after this music icon. Hopefully, such a health clinic to control the diet
player, unless they click on YouTube or of overweight people is made available for people
Google it. Comments: [email protected] who want to control their weight and diet for a
healthier lifestyle.

Many of the diseases and health concerns are the
result of poor choices of food and a sedentary
lifestyle. And many do not have the discipline to
control their food intake.

Samuel Yesuiah
Seremban

Empowering women leaders for sustainable maritime industry

COMMENT There have been several women leaders who It necessitates transformational leadership, identifying and removing the physical and social
by Izyan Munirah Mohd Zaideen have gained recognition in the maritime in which a female leader encourages and barriers that prevent women from participating
profession. inspires her people to go forward. in maritime professions.
WOMEN’S leadership in the maritime industry
is a controversial subject and the trend of Among them is Comm Maritime Dr Suzanna Although the number of women graduating Certainly, increasing gender tolerance
women’s rights has become a fascinating topic Razali Chan, who was recognised as a global from universities and other educational and requires a wider array of innovative insights
for debate, particularly in professions that are women’s icon in the field of maritime search training institutions with ocean and maritime from people from many facets of the maritime
still dominated by men. and rescue by the International Maritime programmes has increased rapidly in the last community.
Rescue Federation. few decades, the empowerment of women in
It has been a longstanding practice in the leadership in the maritime sector in Malaysia The importance of advancing women’s
maritime community to perceive sailing and Datuk Dr Nor Aieni Mokhtar, UMT has fallen short. participation in the maritime industry has
other sea-related occupations as a male-only Distinguished Research Fellow, is among the 15 attracted tremendous attention and interest.
realm. experts appointed as Decade Advisory Board of Women presently account for less than 2% of
the United Nations Decade of Ocean by the the maritime industry’s workforce (according to For this reason, the IMO Assembly has
However, in today’s maritime community, IOC-Unesco. International Transport Workers Federation’s adopted a resolution declaring an International
such a norm is no longer regarded as “logical.” estimates). Day for Women in Maritime, to be marked
The Decade Advisory Board is an advisory annually on May 18.
The International Maritime Organisation body to Unesco’s Intergovernmental Thus, Malaysia must continue to proliferate
(IMO) launched the Integration of Women in Oceanographic Commission, tasked with gender equality in the maritime sector by It is high time to shift the maritime industry’s
the Maritime Sector programme in 1988, which coordinating the Ocean Decade that will ensuring future maritime leaders have access to culture by providing opportunities for women to
is credited with establishing fair recognition of provide strategic advice on Decade education, training and capacity-building in reduce inequalities.
women’s contributions to the maritime implementation. support of the United Nations Sustainable
industry. Development Goals, particularly Goal 5 Dear ladies, you are never too small to make
Next is Women in Maritime Association (Gender Equality). a difference. Always aim high, put in the effort,
Indeed, “Empowering Women in the (MyWIMA) president Dr Yasmin Mohd Hasni. and be passionate about what you believe in.
Maritime Community” was chosen as the 2019 It is critical to have coalitions that are making
World Maritime Day theme. MyWIMA serves as the National Chapter of a deliberate effort to assist women leaders in the Roll the dice, make a difference by arming
Women in Maritime Associations to implement maritime industry in moving forward. yourself with knowledge, expertise, and
This provided an opportunity to raise the IMO Integration of Women in Maritime leadership skills to take a seat in the maritime
awareness of the importance of gender equality programme in Malaysia. There are three notable associations that field and race with men.
in accordance with sustainable development support women’s involvement in the maritime
goals, as well as to highlight the significant For the future maritime community, industry so far: Malaysian Women in Maritime Dr Izyan Munirah Mohd Zaideen is a senior
contribution of women worldwide to the workplace diversity and gender diversity in Association, Women in Logistics and Transport lecturer at the Faculty of Maritime Studies,
maritime sector. leadership are critical. and Women’s International Shipping and Universiti Malaysia Terengganu and a committee
Trading Association. member of the Women’s International Shipping
The lack of female leaders is the biggest
barrier to female leadership. People need to be Furthermore, efforts should be focused on & Trading Association (Wista) Malaysia.
encouraged, and leadership is all about that. Comments: [email protected]

10 theSUN ON MONDAY | APRIL 11, 2022
MEDIA & MARKETING

Search for the best M’sian
bartender begins!
oHEINEKEN Malaysia’s Star Academy returns after a two-year

hiatus by introducing the Heineken Star Quality programme

THE ultimate bartender’s test announce that Star Academy is back
is back again in 2022! After a this year with our flagship Heineken
two-year hiatus, Heineken Star Quality programme, and we are
Malaysia Berhad’s thrilled to get back to training
(HEINEKEN Malaysia) Star Academy bartenders across Malaysia to deliver
is back in action in the search for the perfect Heineken serve,” said
Malaysia’s best bartender. First up on
Star Academy’s agenda is the Vasily Baranov, the
Heineken Star Quality programme, Sales Director of
which aims to equip bartenders in HEINEKEN
Malaysia with star quality training Malaysia.
through an immersive learning Heineken
experience. Bartenders are invited Star Quality
to register and compete with This year, Jack Loh,
exciting prizes up for grabs! Star Heineken
Star Academy was established Academy Star Serve
by HEINEKEN Malaysia to provide kicks off 2019 winner.
professional training to business with its Quality. Bartenders are invited to
partners and bartenders by flagship undergo training on the art of “I will never forget the experience outlets will also receive a Star
equipping them with skills in the programme bartending, to understand the history of representing Malaysia at the Academy 2022 plaque in recognition
areas of product history and – Heineken and origin of Heineken as well as the Heineken Global Bartender Finals in of their participation.
knowledge, technical know-how, as Star ingredients that go into the brew. Amsterdam. It was a thrilling
well as responsible serving and adventure to master and showcase To sign up for the Heineken Star
retailing. Vasily Baranov, the Ultimately, these bartenders will my bartending skills alongside the Quality programme, bartenders at
Besides training, competitive Sales Director of grasp the Heineken Star Serve, the best of the best. With this year’s participating Heineken outlets
selections are also held to HEINEKEN Malaysia. five-step pouring ritual comprising hands-on training, I have no doubt including restaurants, pubs and bars
identify the best bartenders rinse, pour, skim, check and serve to the upcoming Heineken Star Quality may register their interest at the Star
in the country. From create the perfect pint of Heineken. will be even more exciting!” Academy website (www.star-
participating outlets academy.heinekenmalaysia.com). In
nationwide, top Heineken Star Quality aims to The Heineken Star Quality adherence to Covid-19 SOPs,
performers will then be give bartenders an immersive training will be held in seven different participants will have to present a
chosen for the national experience, engaging the five senses regions in Malaysia including negative self-test result two days prior
finals after rigorous of sight, smell, sound, touch and Penang, Perak, Johor, Sabah Sarawak to attending the sessions.
theoretical and taste. The training will empower the and two locations in the Klang Valley. Guinness Perfect Pour and Star
practical bartenders with newly acquired After the training sessions, Academy Masterclass
assessments. skills, allowing them to earn their participants will undergo both a Beyond Heineken Star Quality, Star
“A t credentials in serving the perfect theory and physical test, with their Academy will also be launching the
HEINEKEN, pint of Heineken. product knowledge and bartending Guinness Perfect Pour programme in
we are skills being put to the test and graded. July. Following that, the top scorers
passionate As a result, Heineken fans in from Heineken Star Quality and
about our Malaysia will be able to enjoy the The Heineken Star Bartender 2022 Guinness Perfect Pour sessions will
consumers authentic Heineken quality and Malaysia champion will be crowned be invited for a Masterclass, where
and experience when they order their at the finale on June 3, 2022. The they can experience a specially
customers, favourite Heineken. champion will then walk away with a curated session that elaborates the
and we strive to three-days-two-nights, all expenses history and basics of beers, topped
deliver the best service Jack Loh, Heineken Star Serve paid Langkawi getaway for both the with a brewery tour followed by
and experiences. Due to 2019 winner and Malaysian bartender and the bar owner with dinner and drinks.
the pandemic, we had to representative in the Heineken their plus-ones.
suspend all Star Global Bartender Finals 2019 shares: For more information on HEINEKEN
Academy programmes “Going through the Heineken Star Additionally, all finalists will Malaysia and the company’s
for the last two years. Serve programme and MEDIA receive a Heineken Star Quality initiatives, please visit
We’re excited to RELEASE subsequently being Recognition pin – a gold pin for the www.heinekenmalaysia.com.
crowned Malaysia’s Best Heineken champion, a silver for the runner up,
bartender in 2019 was one of the and a bronze pin for each of the
proudest moments of my life. remaining finalists. Participating

LUSH Malaysia and Coralku collab to rescue corals
LUSH Malaysia and Coralku (a conservation
non-profit organisation) collaborated on a with the novel coral clips, which are an precious marine biodiversity. remaining coral patches would continue to
Coral Restoration Campaign. During this innovative propagation tool that was developed The direct impact of the project decline and this campaign by LUSH Malaysia
campaign, a total of 450 coral fragments were by Australian marine scientists to enhance the Both restoration methods are equally and Coralku particularly aimed at mitigating
rescued and secured onto nine coral frames, in scale of reef restoration. Luckily, the clips are important to ensure the survival of coral reefs the ongoing decline of coral colonies by
addition to 25 coral fragments that were easy to use and even untrained divers can help around Pulau Lang Tengah. The coral reefs rescuing broken fragments.
cultured by Coralku in their coral nurseries, and with coral clip propagation. surrounding the island are already under severe Why this project is important?
divers from LUSH Malaysia got to outplant the stress from constantly rising ocean Many of today’s coral reefs have irreversibly
fragments during a leisure dive at Karang Within a day, almost 500 broken coral temperatures, which lead to mass coral changed. What once were epicentres of life with
Nibong Reef. fragments were rescued, and all event bleaching (a direct result of man-made climate stunning displays of colours and shapes, are
attendees got to learn more about coral reef change). Development on the island has also now barren landscapes of dead coral rubble.
The campaign started early in the morning ecology, conservation and climate change. degraded large sections of the reefs, reducing Secondary coral assemblages, that are far less
as the tide was slowly rolling in. A total of 28 Coralku will continue to monitor the growth them to isolated patches, which are thus at great complex and diverse, have replaced the original
dedicated individuals gathered at Summer Bay and health of these corals, and it is hoped that risk due to the movement of sand and dead and structurally complex coral reef that has
Resort, Lang Tengah Island, and joined the such events will rally more Malaysians to coral rubble. Without interventions efforts, the evolved over many centuries. Just like shrubs
event. After receiving a briefing on the beach, support ongoing coral conservation and that grow on deforested land, these secondary
the group from LUSH Malaysia helped restoration efforts to mitigate the decline of reefs do not have the same ecological and
Coralku’s scientists to attach opportunistic economical value. Much of this change is
coral fragments (broken corals collected from attributed to human activity, and the worst is
the seabed) onto the coral frames. yet to come if we do not intervene.

These coral frames are used in the absence
of natural reef substrate to act as a steady base
for the corals to regrow and are used by Coralku
in areas where coral reef degradation has
reached critical levels.

Once the frames were completed, divers
from LUSH Malaysia headed out to propagate
coral fragments at the designated restoration
site at Karang Nibong Reef. Coralku has started
its restoration efforts at this site in 2021 and
intends to plant 15,000 coral fragments here
until 2025. The group secured the fragments

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KL MARKET SUMMARY ‘Logistics sector must keep
April 8, 2022

INDICES 11,551.50 CHANGE +51.72 up with e-commerce trends’
FBMEMAS
FBMKLCI 1,607.29 +6.50
CONSUMER PRODUCTS 591.36 +5.47
INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS 214.47 +2.91
CONSTRUCTION 167.99 +0.24
FINANCIAL SERVICES 16,782.30 +12.89
ENERGY 745.00 +0.73
TELECOMMUNICATIONS 643.29 +2.08 o Ninja Van Malaysia
HEALTH CARE 2,165.21 +18.73 expands investment in
TRANSPORTATION 889.87 +0.04 infrastructure and
PROPERTY 734.44 +1.48 launches more services
PLANTATION 8,353.60 +16.84
FBMSHA 12,202.50 +68.04
FBMACE 5,861.48 +33.16
TECHNOLOGY 76.63 +0.27

TURNOVER VALUE █ BY JUNE MOH
2.928 BIL RM1.857 BIL [email protected]

5 MOST ACTIVES PETALING JAYA: The logistics industry will
April 8, 2022 have to look at developing its infrastructure
and changing operating models to catch up
STOCK VOL CLSG (sen) +/– (sen) with the five e-commerce trends in 2022,
BRAHIMS 191,778,200 3.5 -8.0 comprising third-party logistics (3PL)
YTLPOWR 100,181,100 77.5 +10.0 services, direct-to-consumer (D2C)
TWL 85,430,400 9.0 +1.0 fulfilment, optimising last-mile logistics,
WIDAD 54,224,000 36.5 UNCH sustainability, and technology, according to
TECHNAX 52,567,700 9.5 UNCH Ninja Van Malaysia.

5 TOP GAINERS “We constantly invest in infrastructure and
April 8, 2022 new services to support a sustainable long-
term cost structure and ensure quality and
STOCK VOL CLSG (RM) +/– RM consistency of our operations for shippers and environmentally responsible companies, two factors – local merchants prefer selling
HEIM 455,500 24.80 1.80 shoppers,” the logistic company’s CEO, Adzim we are exploring opportunities to use eco- goods already available in Malaysia to
PMBTECH-WA 15,700 15.78 0.98 Halim (pix), told SunBiz. friendly packaging. importing from China, and customers
PMBTECH 238,600 19.00 0.72 “Also, we use proprietary technology for prefer to purchase home-grown brands to
DLADY 6,000 33.00 0.40 To respond to those shifts, the company help them bounce back from the
NESTLE 43,300 134.40 0.30 launched a 260,000 sq ft new warehouse to pandemic.
future-proof its volume growth trajectory
and better support the growth of local small our systems to ensure a smoother and According to a market report entitled
and medium enterprises (SME) and hassle-free delivery experience for Malaysia Fright and Logistics Market –
5 TOP LOSERS businesses for 3PL services. customers such as Application Growth, Trends, and Forecast (2019-2024),
April 8, 2022 Programming Interface in our tracking with the growth of the logistics industry and
“The warehouse is equipped with systems and NinjaChat, an AI-powered the rise of e-commerce in the country,
STOCK VOL CLSG (RM) +/– RM sorting machines that can process up to social messaging service,” Adzim said. companies are capitalising on this
MPI 129,600 35.28 0.22 400,000 parcels daily from all over the It saw the shift in consumer needs and emerging trend.
TOCEAN 324,100 3.04 0.19 country, and this figure more than doubles demands, as existing shoppers ordered
HONGSENG-CG 150,000 0.18 0.125 during peak periods,” he said. more online and new users tried online “The interest of the companies in
A50CHIN-H69 13,800 0.56 0.12 shopping for the first time. emerging areas, such as cold chain logistics,
YNHPROP 117,900 2.68 0.12 On addressing D2C fulfilment, it has E-commerce is also becoming more last-mile delivery services, and others, are
established 30 self-owned stores across localised as online businesses and growing, due to the high margins and rising
Klang Valley to offer three types of services customers prefer to sell and buy demand. The economy is expected to grow
EXCHANGE RATES for customers including B2C, C2C, and pick domestically rather than internationally, between 5% and 6%, driving the growth of the
APRIL 8, 2022 up and drop off. In addition, it partners with logistics industry further,” the report read.
retail outlets such as TedBoy Bakery,
Mailboxes, and Health Lane Family Ninja Van Malaysia observed.
Pharmacy as collection points. Adzim attributed the phenomenon to
Foreign currency Bank sell Bank buy Bank buy
“We understand that shoppers are
1 US DOLLAR TT/OD TT OD conscious and prefer to support
1 AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR 4.2840 4.1590 4.1490
1 BRUNEI DOLLAR 3.2240 3.0960 3.0800 TNB Fuel expects coal prices to stabilise in 6 months
1 CANADIAN DOLLAR 3.1440 3.0530 3.0450
1 EURO 3.4000 3.3090 3.2970 KUALA LUMPUR: Global coal prices have of the country’s economic drive. Ukraine war broke out which caused prices
1 NEWZEALAND DOLLAR 4.6610 4.5110 4.4910 surged following the Russia-Ukraine war that “When the economy stabilises, then the to soar again,” he said.
1 SINGAPORE DOLLAR 2.9600 2.8520 2.8360 has caused the power generation industry in
1 STERLING POUND 3.1440 3.0530 3.0450 Malaysia to come under pressure, said TNB price will fall again as observed in previous Abdul Halim said TNBF is constantly
1 SWISS FRANC 5.6080 5.4290 5.4090 Fuel Services Sdn Bhd (TNBF). years,” Abdul Halim told Bernama via email monitoring the current market situation
100 UAE DIRHAM 4.5720 4.4660 4.4510 recently. and is now in a challenging situation as it
100 BANGLADESHTAKA 118.0300 111.9300 111.7300 Its head (procurement and supply has to buy coal at a higher market rate.
100 CHINESE RENMINBI 5.0580 4.7320 4.5320 chain), Abdul Halim Othman, said global He said the good economic growth
100 HONGKONG DOLLAR 67.4000 64.8000 coal prices are expected to stabilise within record in 2021 resulted in high demand and “Demand for coal in Europe has risen
100 INDIAN RUPEE 55.2500 52.5100 N/A six months from March when supply and rising global coal prices in the second and sharply since the war due to a lack of gas
100 INDONESIAN RUPIAH 5.7400 5.3900 52.3100 demand should return to some semblance third quarters. supplies from Russia.
100 JAPANESE YEN 0.0309 0.0280 5.1900 of normality.
100 NEWTAIWAN DOLLAR 3.4590 3.3500 0.0230 Global coal prices declined again and “Because there are restrictions, they
100 PAKISTAN RUPEE 15.9000 3.3400 TNBF, which is a wholly owned stabilised in the fourth quarter of 2021, but have to use coal and we have to go through
100 PHILIPPINE PESO 2.3200 N/A subsidiary of Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB), it did not last long following Indonesia’s this wave (increase in coal prices),” he said.
100 QATAR RIYAL 8.4600 2.1600 N/A was established to ensure the sale of coal to decision to temporarily halt coal exports in
100 SAUDI RIYAL 118.5700 7.9700 1.9600 independent power producers that have a January 2022 to meet domestic demand. Coal prices soared to a record high of over
100THAI BAHT 115.5200 112.5600 7.7700 power purchase agreement with TNB is at US$400 a tonne in early March 2022 and
13.3600 109.6600 112.3600 an affordable price and at the required He said Malaysia imported most of the US$291.60 (RM1,231) a tonne on April 8.
11.8500 109.4600 quality. commodity from Indonesia which was the
11.4500 main source of energy for electricity He said TNBF also has long-term
It is a non-profit organisation and its generation in the country. contracts with suppliers that set coal prices
Source: Malayan Banking Berhad/Bernama main focus is on the availability of coal to for a one-year period to reduce the impact
ensure the continuous operation of coal “We can overcome the problem of the of sharp rises in coal prices.
stations so that the electricity supply in export ban because we have a relatively
Peninsular Malaysia is not affected. large stock which can last up to a month. In addition, TNBF has suppliers from
several countries to ensure adequate supply
“Sustainable electricity supply is a pillar “The export ban lasted less than a month to continue daily operations while reducing
and it seemed that the situation returned to the risk of coal supply shortages, noted
normal ... (but) suddenly the Russia- Abdul Halim.

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establishing any presence overseas and the carrying amounts of assets economic perspective.
this is usually done through the carry out a whole list of activities At this stage, the Malaysian and liabilities. 0 The incorporation of asset
appointment of agents and now without incurring any taxes and this can businesses will need to comply with the risk factors must not be double
through the internet or digital range from market research, business full range of regulatory matters such as Note that IFRS 13 denotes accounted.
platforms. The profits generated development, networking, customer filing direct and indirect tax returns, “fair value” as an orderly 0 The changes in the cost of
through such sales will be taxed in and supplier liaison, develop business filing annual returns to the company transaction between the transportation due to the
Malaysia. channels, displaying and publicising law authorities, filing returns to the local market participants to sell an supply chain disruptions.
There is a limit to expanding the group’s products and services, investment bodies, and dealing with a asset or pay to transfer a 0 The surge in cost of
overseas sales through agents or digital gathering and analysing information to whole plethora of requirements with liability at the measurement production due to the rise in
platforms. To move to the next stage of feasibility studies. the local authorities, state authorities date. The orderly transaction is raw commodity prices.
capitalising on market demand and federal authorities. The cost of not a forced transaction and 0 The changes in the expected
overseas, it may be necessary to It is important that representative operating at the next level exponentially allows for marketing activities equity returns and cost of
establish some form of physical offices must not trade, conduct increases. to take place. Further to that, debts for the business.
presence to penetrate the overseas businesses or generate revenues, and IAS 36 is clear that if the assets’ 0 The changes in the entity’s
markets without getting into the must not be involved in concluding Before any Malaysian business carrying amount is higher than incremental cost of
bureaucratic entanglements around deals or sales. decides to incur financial commitments the recoverable amount, they borrowings.
taxation or other legal matters. or investments in overseas markets, shall be impaired. Recoverable 0 The shift in inflation
The vehicle that is available in most In many countries, there will be a they should seriously consider using amount here means fair value expectations or monetary
countries that will allow Malaysian requirement for a minimum annual representative offices to study and less cost of disposal, or its value policies.
businesses to get a foothold to locate expenditure and in countries like India, understand the overseas markets. in use, whichever is higher.
Malaysian personnel overseas and there is a requirement that the parent This article is contributed by Thannees The ordeal extends for the
operate without subjecting to corporate company should have a three-year Let’s take nickel – a CFO if businesses own assets
taxation and minimal regulatory profit track record and certain net worth Tax Consulting Services Sdn Bhd commodity and critical subjected to trade sanctions,
requirements of the parent company. managing director SM Thanneermalai. ingredient for electronic eg assets held in Russia or with
All funds incurred by the representative vehicle manufacturing, as an Russian banks or corporations.
office should be sourced from overseas. example in determining fair It is reasonable to doubt the
value at the measurement financial quality of such assets
Survey: Sentiment among Japanese firms in M’sia set to soar date. Nickel was trading below as their status quo to remain
US$25,000 per tonne in early liquid or restricted assets is
KUALA LUMPUR: Business sentiment Based on the joint survey, more than half of Japanese companies in the manufacturing March 2022. Within a day, on questionable. Likewise, such
among Japanese companies in Malaysia sector in Malaysia have recovered from the Covid-19 period. Picture for representation March 8, 2022, the price soared assets are likely to be subjected
is forecast to improve sharply in the only. – BERNAMAPIX to US$100,000 per tonne, to higher discounts for lack of
second half of 2022, based on a survey forcing a shutdown of nickel marketability (DLOM) in light
by the Japanese Chamber of Trade and Japanese investors, she said. companies in Malaysia are also already trading on the London Metal of limited potential buyers.
Industry Malaysia (Jactim). “Business sentiment is driven by making efforts to go carbon neutral and Exchange. It was a rare The CFO can’t just rely on
reduce greenhouse gas emissions. shutdown coupled with a thin observable prices as the assets
President Daiji Kojima said that new business development in the market volume. The market on lack marketability and are
according to the biannual survey electrical and electronics sector, electric “The adoption of digital that day indicates it was not likely further impeded by
conducted among 557 Jactim members vehicle expansion in the automotive technologies is also relatively high in trading in an orderly fashion, limited market participants in
between Jan 19 and Feb 21, 2022, the industry and growth of the wholesale Malaysia among the Asean countries, albeit outside the realm of Russia. Similarly, markets with
business sentiment diffusion index (DI) and retail markets,” she told Bernama. particularly as Covid-19 has accelerated regular expectations. extreme volatility can signal for
is projected to expand to 20.5 points, the adoption of the technology. higher DLOM adjustments too.
continuing its positive trend from the Onozawa said most Japanese However, securing for talent is an issue, We view the quoted price
first half of 2022 (H1 2022). companies in Malaysia are now in particularly with the shortage of on that day as unsuitable to The above are some of the
expansion mode with signs of recovery engineers and labour shortages,” she determine the fair value due to dilemmas to be faced by CFO
“DI for Japanese business sentiment from the effects of Covid-19 pandemic. said. the market shutdown. in preparing financial
for H1 2022 rose sharply by 30 points to However, it is not uncommon statements in light of the
+9.4 points, turning positive after being Based on the joint survey, more than Onozawa highlighted that there are for chief financial officers recent global events. The
in negative territory for eight terms and half of Japanese companies in the calls to speed up the process of the (CFO) to take other inputs to pointers given here are crucial
the highest since H1 2018 due to manufacturing sector in Malaysia have recruitment of foreign workers in light determine the fair values of too for the formulation of
relaxation of movement control, in recovered from the Covid-19 period. of the serious shortage. assets and liabilities, and IFRS corporate financial risk
particular with the reopening of most 13 allows for that. The same management strategies. We
economic sectors and greater demand However, operations for nearly half In terms of human rights, she said can’t be said regarding suggest that businesses stress-
in the semiconductor sector,” he told of the non-manufacturing Japanese that based on the survey, Malaysia has commodities facing transitory test their balance sheet due to
Bernama. companies have not returned to the the highest percentage among Asean price movements as was the the current global economic
pre-Covid-19 level. countries in recognising human rights case for crude petroleum. and political uncertainties.
The online survey received 234 issues such as appropriate labour This can steer away unpleasant
responses, involving 140 companies in “It is hoped the domestic economy practices and ensuring occupational The pandemic brought new surprises and ensure nothing
the manufacturing sector and 94 non- would recover further and support safety. challenges, too, in determining flies under the radar. It is
manufacturing companies. recovery,” she added. the fair values of financial equally important for users of
assets and liabilities. Credit financial statements to be
Meanwhile, Jactim general adviser Onozawa emphasised that Japanese risk has been growing since, critical in evaluating them, and
cum Japan External Trade Organisation from trade receivables’ we hope reading this article
Kuala Lumpur (Jetro KL) managing doubtful debts to possible has contributed to that.
director Mai Onozawa said more defaults of sovereign or
Japanese companies are considering corporate bonds. Impairment This article is contributed by
expanding in Malaysia compared to last is inevitable in some cases, say Mazars associate director &
year. in the case of trade receivables, Young MICPA (The Malaysian
by looking at the provisioning
In a separate concurrent survey metrics embedded within the Institute of Certified Public
conducted by Jactim and Jetro KL on expected credit loss model. Accountants) Task Force
Japanese companies’ business Care has to be exercised in
condition, it was found that the English assessing the fair values of member Roger Loh Kit Seng,
proficiency of workers and a good living financial instruments as risk- and business & financial
environment topped the list of adjusted returns of issuers may
Malaysia’s attractiveness for medium- have changed with the current adviser Sukh Deve Singh Riar.
to long-term investment among environment, where the The views expressed here are

the writers’ own.

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* SUNBIZ

SUCCESS:

Have a bias for action, be grittyTHEINSIGHTSTORY
How has your life experience made
you the leader you are today?
I’ve always had a bias for action and
find comfort in helping others, and I o This week, SunBiz meets Funding Societies
think that has naturally led me to the Malaysia co-founder and CEO Wong Kah Meng
servant leadership model.

What traits do you look for in your future is the transformation of the everyday life to continue and thrive. future to MSME across the region. challenge you have faced, and what
talent or how do you decide who is way individuals and businesses Technologies or trends like e- How do you stay abreast of issues did you learn from it?
right for a job? engage with financial services and commerce, digital payments, remote affecting your industry? Every season has had its own set of
We emphasise a lot on culture the tailored solutions we’re able to work and distance learning are just As most people, my main source of challenges, whether it was when we
internally and it forms a key area of offer in meeting the diverse needs of some examples that have information is through the news and were first starting out, scaling up,
our assessment when we recruit and industries and societies, thereby experienced a step change in their there are a plethora of tools out there managing through a pandemic or
reward talent. At Funding Societies fuelling economic growth. adoption and relevance since the which helps you to screen for what’s now as we return to growth. Through
Malaysia, we are guided by our GET What advice can you offer those pandemic took hold. relevant for you. More importantly, it all and looking forward, the key
FS values which reflect who we are, looking to start their career/own How has mentorship made a though, is to spend time digesting the lesson has been to keep level-headed
who we want to be and our highest business? difference in your professional life? different pieces of news to identify and look for the silver lining and
ideals. GET FS include: 0 Take time to understand your It’s made a big difference in trends and form your own opportunities in the challenges we
0 Grow relentlessly supporting my growth and learning hypotheses based on activity in the face.
0 Enable teamwork, disable politics strengths and weaknesses, and over the years and I have found it industry and the implications for What are the top three factors you
0 Test, measure, act play towards them most impactful to have mentors from your business. would attribute your success to?
0 Focus on impact 0 Bias towards action and be ready different backgrounds, suited to the What has been the biggest Successful or not, what has worked
0 Serve with obsession to adapt as the situation evolves areas in which I am looking for for me are grit, humility and respect.
How do you think the industry you 0 Keep an open mind to new guidance.
are in will evolve? opportunities and challenges; What do you want to accomplish in
Fintech has definitely come a long you’ll never know how the dots the next five years?
way from being seen as a disruptive connect Whilst we have come a long way, we
threat to now an enabling partner. 0 Start building your professional are still at day one of our journey in
The thinking of many incumbent network early on as trust and enabling access to digital financial
financial institutions has changed as relationships take time to nurture services to MSME across Southeast
they are now more receptive to We all know about the industrial Asia. We started our journey by
teaming up with fintech players like revolution, are we in for a enabling access to digital financing
us to expand to new markers, or to technological revolution? Your for MSME and will continue to
achieve greater efficiencies. thoughts? expand the suite of digital financial
Covid-19 has demonstrated the services solutions including
This contributes to the evolution importance of digital readiness, payments and neobanking in the near
of digital financing solutions, which which allows commerce and
in turn helps transform banking
solutions and processes via
digitalisation. What this entails in the

Malaysia’s financial sector regulatory outlook for this year

LOOKING ahead, various megatrends stablecoin is defined by the Financial CONDUCT AND CULTURE related objectives. In addition to Looking across the Malaysian
are expected to shape the future Stability Board (FSB) as a How firms take into account the providing financial incentives, career financial sector, firms are taking
economic and financial landscape. cryptocurrency that aims to maintain development and training necessary steps to navigate the
a stable value relative to a specified shifting needs of employees and opportunities, financial institutions sustainability agenda set out by
In navigating the challenges asset, or a pool or basket of assets. make corresponding changes to the have a responsibility to support government and financial regulators.
ahead, Malaysian financial culture framework will be a key employees in mental health and Nevertheless, as the financial sector
institutions must remain committed Central banks, including BNM, success factor in 2022. wellbeing. gears up its sustainability agenda and
to executing structural reforms. In are studying and exploring the Promoting sound risk culture is key SUSTAINABILITY prepares to implement climate-
January, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) potential launch of official central for financial institutions related regulatory requirements,
unveiled the Financial Sector Blueprint bank digital currencies or CBDCs to Financial institutions are under major hurdles in disclosure,
2022-2026 which outlines the vision facilitate financial innovation while It is undeniable that the pandemic pressure to transform their taxonomies, and data remain.
and strategies for the development of addressing the risks posed by has significantly changed risk businesses to stay aligned with THIS YEAR AND BEYOND
the nation’s financial sector. cryptocurrencies and global profiles. In addition to risk expectations. On the other hand,
stablecoins. management, risk culture is also banks and investors are applying Economic prospects remain
Financial institutions in Malaysia Enhanced pathways for a more crucial for guiding good risk more pressure and scrutiny on ESG- highly uncertain, while significant
have responded well to the pandemic, vibrant digital financial services behaviour and decision making. related matters. downside risks remain. For
having seen relatively limited direct landscape Navigating the sustainability regulators, ensuring the ongoing
impacts during the global financial In Malaysia, BNM issued an journey with a top-down approach: financial and operational resilience
crisis. The evolving regulatory agenda This year will see the award of up exposure draft on Responsibility net zero commitments of financial institutions will remain
in Malaysia will continue to be to five digital banking licenses in Mapping at end-2019. The paramount, especially as they
complex and challenging amidst Malaysia. A key priority of BNM will framework sets out the regulator’s Two important top-down drivers continue to meet the needs of their
institutions’ continued focused on be the smooth implementation of the proposals to clarify the roles, are government commitment and customers and the economy. While
growth, as well as social and digital banking framework to ensure responsibilities and accountability of supervisory expectations. current policy priorities focus on
economic inclusion. We have that the policy environment remains individuals holding leadership recovery, we believe it is imperative
identified the following priorities of relevant, as digital banks and positions in financial institutions. At the end of 2021, BNM issued an to look beyond 2022. What would
this year’s regulatory outlook: incumbents continue to evolve their These proposals complement the exposure draft on Climate Risk policy makers be looking at in the
DIGITAL INNOVATION business models to create an existing governance arrangements to Management and Scenario Analysis, next three to five years?
ecosystem that will better address the promote a corporate culture which which outlines the regulator’s
Digital transformation is now an underserved and unserved segments, reinforces ethical, prudent and requirements and expectations to Digitalisation will continue, and
inevitable strategy to remain relevant. without jeopardising system-wide professional behaviour. The ensure that financial institutions the world will progress its
It is essential for Malaysia’s financial stability and consumer outcomes. Responsibility Mapping Framework strengthen the management of decarbonisation and sustainable
sector to take advantage of the is expected to be finalised within the financial risks stemming from development efforts. We may even
upsides of digitalisation, while Additionally, BNM will also next couple of years. climate change to enhance the see intersections between these two
managing the associated risks. finalise a regulatory framework for Shifts in workplace flexibility and resilience of the financial sector themes and the increased use of
Digital currencies and the fragmented digital insurers and digital takaful its impact on conduct and culture against climate-related risks and to digital technology to achieve
regulatory landscape operators with the view to facilitate an orderly transition to a sustainable growth goals. To
significantly elevate the dynamism of Business operations and workplace low-carbon economy. maintain financial stability and
Digital currency, compared to fiat the sector. BNM aims to license new arrangements have seen a paradigm ensure customer protection during
currencies, could potentially improve digital players by 2023 that are able to shift, with increasing flexibility and It is imperative that financial this transformation, there will be a
efficiency by enabling faster leverage on technologies to deliver remote working arrangements institutions take action now to align number of issues we need to pay
payments, and reduced risks. value propositions on three fronts: significantly impacting the way with these commitments and attention to and address with
However, as they are not issued in Inclusion, competition and efficiency. financial institutions conduct business proposals. More importantly, it is caution. In the meantime, initiatives
physical form, their potential for and manage employees. Workplace time for financial sectors to act on sustainability and innovation will
anonymity and obfuscation, and the BNM will explore the interactions have been replaced by proactively to weave sustainability advance full steam, transforming the
fact that they may not be backed by a development of common standards virtual meetings and virtual events; into their business models, their financial sector at an accelerated
specific government, central bank, or for data sharing in the financial some find it easier to manage work-life product offerings, as well as their speed.
a standard commodity such as gold, sector, including facilitating new data balance given the flexibility, while culture to manage climate risk and to
there are many risk factors associated sharing arrangements, such as on others find it harder as the boundaries unlock economic potential for As transformation takes place at
with its trading and custody. The consumers with little or no credit between work and life blur. themselves, their clients, as well as the global level, regulators and
most pressing risks include volatility history, to enable the development of the wider economy. financial institutions will need to lead
risk, technology risk, cyber security alternative credit scoring models. In Malaysia, many firms have Navigating the sustainability journey or follow in a more collaborative
risk, and financial crime risk. chosen to take a “hybrid approach”. In with a bottom-up approach: setting a manner to achieve sustainable,
Regulations in this area are generally Financial institutions will need to addition to the prevalence of flexible target for financial institutions inclusive and resilient recovery.
still at a nascent stage. review their practices in tandem with working arrangements, financial
regulatory developments, technological institutions are increasingly A theme for industry efforts on This article is contributed by Deloitte
Due to the risks embedded in applications and the latest trends in introducing or enhancing non- sustainability in 2022 is “from Malaysia financial service regulatory
cryptocurrency, the concept of innovation to ensure the protection monetary benefits and initiatives to compliance to proactive action”. risk leader Justin Ong.
stablecoins was introduced. A and fair treatment of financial drive conduct, culture, and retention-
consumers for 2022 and beyond.

14 theSUN ON MONDAY | APRIL 11, 2022 Crypto-curious corporations
SUNBIZ struggle to find right recipe

PARIS: Four years ago, fried-chicken o For big companies dabbling in digital assets, capital fund M12, went public last year Developer Cronje said he
chain KFC tweeted from its Canadian thefirstruleis– keepitatarm’slengthfromthe and a flurry of big partnership functioned largely without the need
account that it would accept bitcoin core business announcements with the likes of for regular cash or banks by using
as payment for its “buckets”. Mastercard sent its share price soaring. services like BitPay and BitRefill,
Co-founder of PayPal, Palantir Technologies, and Founders Fund Peter Thiel speaks which allow crypto to be spent
The company told AFP its tongue- at the Bitcoin 2022 Conference in Miami Beach, Florida, on Thursday. – AFPPIX But then came the nose-dive as it anywhere from Amazon to Uber.
in-cheek campaign – “digital tender reported widening losses and its
for chicken tenders” -- sold out in an shareholders will not be exposed to sheet, Microsoft partnered with a business came under scrutiny. But he accepted his less tech-
hour and the chain has not taken the ups and downs of crypto prices. firm called Bakkt that allows clients to savvy friends “would be broke very
crypto payments since, but online convert crypto assets into products The firm had said it expected to quickly” if they tried to rely on the
articles regularly recycle the claim PayPal and Apple, two other like gift cards for Xbox, or charge their have nine million customers by the blockchain, the technology that
that KFC “accepts” bitcoin. crypto-curious corporations, have Starbucks payment card. end of 2021, yet its executives gave a underpins cryptocurrencies.
made similar pledges to their figure of 1.7 million transacting
Many other companies have tried shareholders. Bakkt, which has received accounts late last year. Instead, he envisages a future where
to harness crypto payments before investments from Microsoft’s venture people will continue to use credit cards
abandoning their efforts, Tesla and To keep crypto off its balance PayPal, meanwhile, garnered a lot and banks but back-end tasks will be
Dell among them. of publicity for a “checkout with largely automated on the blockchain.
crypto” feature launched in the US “This is a technology that conservatively
Bitcoin will almost certainly never and UK last year. is going to save them between 20
be practical for everyday purchases percent and 25 percent of their
because its value fluctuates wildly, PayPal’s system converts users’ overheads and their costs,” he said.
and each transaction is expensive, cryptoassets into money before
energy-hungry and takes at least half passing on payment to the vendors. “So it’s not a matter of if, it’s a
an hour. matter of when.”
But it is unclear how popular any
“No one’s going to walk into a KFC of these services are – none of these Meanwhile, non-financial businesses
to buy a chicken burger and then have companies responded to AFP will continue to throw themselves into
to wait 30 minutes for a payment,” requests for details of the uptake. the crypto space, often to emerge slightly
South African developer and crypto wiser but no richer.
expert Andre Cronje told AFP. Market watchers say it is too early
to tell how these forays into crypto The Pavilions hotel chain, for
But there are now thousands of will play out. example, partnered with a payments
smaller cryptocurrencies with faster firm last year to allow customers to
processing times and more stable “My view is to not get too excited use crypto but found it made little
prices. yet but just watch the jockeying,” said difference to its business.
analyst John Freeman of CFRA
Analysts say the total market value research, accepting the hot air made “It turns out no one likes to spend
of cryptocurrencies has now topped it difficult to predict what would their bitcoins, even on holidays!”
US$2 trillion (RM8.44 trillion), happen next. Pavilions spokesman Tim Sargeant
roughly half of which is bitcoin. ‘When, not if’ told AFP in an email.
The barriers to widespread adoption
Companies are gagging to get in of direct crypto payments for “It has shown us that bitcoin is
on the act and developers like Cronje everyday items are considerable – more an investment tool than
are building the infrastructure to perhaps even unsurmountable. something people wish to part with
enable the virtual coins to be used to for payment.”
pay for everyday items.

But public buy-in is crucial, and
corporations seem to be struggling to
find the perfect formula.
‘Watch the jockeying’
Microsoft typifies the emerging
pattern of big companies dabbling in
crypto.

The first rule: keep it at arm’s
length from the core business.

The tech giant has stressed that

Thriving in the endemic future with technology Hong Kong
to sell retail
BUSINESSES and organisations have connection, and innovation for address them in real-time. This growing uptake on reskilling and green bond of
shown resilience as they navigated businesses and employees to thrive. requires synchronicity and upskilling opportunities offered up to HK$20b
uncertainty and changes of the 0 Cybersecurity will remain at the alignment of multiple teams within through the workplace, government this month
Covid-19 pandemic, demonstrating heart of the new normal. the IT department – from network initiatives and personal efforts have
the importance of being adaptable operations to application developers shown that building digital talent HONG KONG: Hong Kong will re-
and quick to act in the face of rapidly In fostering a seamless hybrid and security operations. has expanded beyond focusing on launch its inaugural retail green
evolving circumstances. As Malaysia work environment, cybersecurity existing tech talents but applies to bond this month as the coronavirus
seeks to enter the endemic phase, we must be foundational to any Utilising full-stack observability the entire workforce. An inclusive pandemic eases to raise as much as
look at the technology pillars that will digitalisation effort. A Cisco study while leveraging automation, recovery includes providing these HK$20 billion (RM10.77 billion), the
allow organisations to drive an found that 62% of organisations in artificial intelligence, and machine skills to all who need them. city’s financial chief said on Sunday.
inclusive and sustainable recovery Malaysia experienced a jump of 25% learning will enable teams to have 0 Sustainability will become a
and be future-ready. or more in cyber threats or alerts visibility over every networking business imperative. The Asian financial hub last
0 Hybrid work is here to stay, and since the start of the Covi_-19 domain, cloud, application, code, As the pace of innovation continues month delayed a sale worth HK$6
businesses need to enable pandemic, while another study and everything in between. This will to accelerate in today’s digital-first billion because of the rapid spread of
employees to work seamlessly and revealed that 60% of cybersecurity in turn further enhance the world, technology will play a critical Covid-19.
securely regardless of their technologies used by Malaysian customer experience and feedback role in powering an inclusive,
location and device. companies are considered outdated loop. With the accelerated pace of sustainable future as businesses The three-year green bond issue,
The need for an efficient workforce by security and privacy professionals. technology adoption over the last realise their sustainability goals. which includes a quota from the new
is greater than ever, and this two years, businesses should review Government-led mandates such as financial year that started in April,
requires flexible and accessible Because cyber attackers are their digital transformation strategy the Malaysian Code on Corporate will be worth HK$15 billion, and it
working options. According to the increasingly adopting new and to ensure that their IT infrastructure Governance further ensure that can be increased to up to HK$20
Cisco Future of Secure Remote sophisticated strategies, organisations is modern, integrated, and reliable. boards and companies integrate billion upon over-subscription,
Work report, 60% of organisations need to ensure they have a solid 0 Closing the digital divide and sustainability considerations in Financial Secretary Paul Chan said in
here had more than half of their cybersecurity infrastructure that building digital talent through their strategy and business a blog post.
workforce working remotely during supports all digitalisation efforts and upskilling and reskilling. operations.
the pandemic, and 35% are provides visibility across their Malaysia’s growing digital The bond will have a rate of 2.5%,
expecting this to continue post- userbase and entire infrastructure, or economy brings with it a greater Sustainable practices will make a up from 2% for the planned sale in
pandemic. Implementation of risk losing critical data. demand for talents with digital strong case for business success— March, he added, and will be open
hybrid work should no longer be 0 Full-stack observability and skills in the tech industry. Pikom bringing enhanced brand reputation, for subscription by the end of this
treated as a temporary fix, rather a actionable insights will be key to has stated that 97,909 jobs in the improved risk management, greater month.
long-term approach to help delivering exceptional digital digital industry were offered in just efficiencies and in turn, lower costs.
organisations remain agile in the experiences. the first half of 2021 and this will Hong Kong has stepped up efforts
face of uncertainties and prepare for Malaysia offers a fertile ground for remain high with the rising In recent years, technology and in recent years to become a leader in
the future of work. digital transformation with 98% demand for skilled talent. innovation have underpinned the environmental and social
mobile and 89% internet continuity of our economic and governance, including the creation
A hybrid future of work calls for a penetration among the population. As Malaysia’s digital economy social activity and will certainly of working groups with government
robust tech infrastructure that is As applications become the primary grow with the accelerated adoption continue to drive our work to officials and global firms to develop a
flexible and allows users to way consumers interact with of internet-enabled services, more ensure a recovery that truly does talent pool.
seamlessly and securely connect businesses, companies need to needs to be done to ensure that benefit all.
and collaborate regardless of deliver a high quality, always-on, technology is not only used to fuel But its ambition to become a hub
location. Businesses also need to and trusted experience. To achieve productivity, but also close the Along with our partners, Cisco is for green and sustainable business
take a cross-architecture approach this, organisations require visibility digital divide to power an inclusive committed to building an inclusive has been under threat from its tough
to their entire IT and networking of their entire IT infrastructure, future for all so no one is left behind. future in Malaysia powered by our border controls against Covid, which
infrastructure to ensure seamless, commonly referred to as “full-stack In addition, we need both technology, scale, extended ecosystem, make it harder for financial
secure access, edge-to-edge observability”, to enable IT teams to technology to enable these activities and support for communities to create institutions to attract specialist staff.
security, and a modernised data monitor various aspects of their IT an_ people with the skills to keep the new possibilities for tomorrow. – Reuters
cente. Having the right tools will set up, understand the usage of networks up and running. It is
enable a culture of inclusiveness, applications, identify issues, and crucial for organisations and the This article is contributed by
workforce to build their IT skills. The Cisco Malaysia managing director

Hana Raja.

M O N DAY
11 APRIL 2022

█ BY THASHINE SELVAKUMARAN FOMO, or ‘Fear Of Missing Out’, is a real phenomenon that is becoming increasingly common and can

FOMO, or ‘fear of missing out,’ Dealing with FOMOcausesignificantstressinaperson’slife.–123RF
refers to the sensation of
“worry that an exciting or o Here are five ways to avoid feeling as though you
intriguing event is now taking are missing out on something big
place elsewhere.” It entails a strong
sensation of jealousy and has a the day, and if there were, we would we need to make more relationships when eating, driving and even teaches your brain to think more
negative impact on self-esteem. all be ecstatic because we would be with people and boost our sense of talking. To encourage oneself, it positively and in the current
able to not only do whatever we belonging. Making arrangements might be beneficial to put reminders moment of your life. It assists you in
Most individuals have been needed to do at work, but also never with a good buddy, planning a group of your purpose in visible areas. Have shifting your priorities away from
fascinated by the concept that have to miss out on spending time outing, or doing anything social that a sign that simply says “Slow down.” public approbation, and toward
someone, somewhere is having a with our friends and family. gets you out with friends may be a Trust me, it is effective. Enlisting the private enjoyment of the things that
better time or living a more refreshing change of pace and can aid of others, particularly those with make your life wonderful. This
adventurous life at some point in Regrettably, that will never be the help you shake the sensation that whom you reside or have strong ties, adjustment might occasionally assist
their lives. Smartphones and social case. We need to select and choose you are missing out. It places you in may be quite beneficial. you in breaking free from the cycle of
media have made it simpler than what we can say “yes” to, and accept the middle of the action. You won’t Keep a journal social media and FOMO.
ever to keep track of what others are that we won’t be able to say “yes” to have to worry about not being It is common practice to use social
up to. It’s unclear if social media is to everything. If you’re worried about invited to participate if you’re the media to keep track of the fun things Although FOMO is closely
blame, or merely makes it easier for not being asked to events in the one making the plans. At the same you do. However, you may get associated with social media use, it is
people to engage in such sentiments. future, tell the person who invited time, you get to control how the day preoccupied with whether or not crucial to note that it is a very
you that while your schedule won’t goes. You have the opportunity to others are verifying your experiences genuine and widespread experience
The latter is more plausible, allow it this time, they’ll be a priority make it truly enjoyable for your online. If this is the case, you might among individuals of all ages.
because people have been dealing the next time. Finally, do your best to attendees, so arrange something choose to save some of your images
with emotions like jealousy and strike a balance. they will appreciate. and memories offline and create a Everyone has FOMO at some
remorse since the dawn of time. Seek out real connections Slow down personal diary of your favourite point in their lives. FOMO may be
Looking at other people’s lives on When you are sad or nervous, you Most of us move at a quicker rate recollections, either online or on difficult to overcome at first, but with
social media for hours on end each may find yourself desiring a deeper than is required or healthy for our paper. Keeping a gratitude journal a little effort, we can all get better at
day can exaggerate those feelings. connection, which is normal. well-being. Practice taking your time will help remind you that you still avoiding it. By following the advice
Avoid overusing social media Loneliness and exclusion are our when performing daily duties or have a lot to be thankful for. It provided here, you may help yourself
This might be the source of your brain’s method of notifying us that feel a little more calm, cool, and
problem. As previously stated, social collected the next time you have to
media provides a fantasy world, so miss a get-together.
seeing people post these amazing
posts when you aren’t there can feel
like a shot to the heart. Aside from
acknowledging that the posts may
not always provide a genuine picture
of what the event is like, there is
another extremely simple solution:
Avoid using social media. Listen, I
am not suggesting you to give it up
completely, but perhaps take the
night off from browsing through
Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter
and instead focus on whatever
you’re doing right now. Is it an
effective method of combating
FOMO? No. Will it make a
difference? For sure.
Be grateful and remind yourself it’s
ok to not be able to do it all
Rather than going after illusions that
we feel would fulfil us, we should
develop gratitude. This practice
encourages us to appreciate what we
have more profoundly rather than
focusing on what we lack or seek.
FOMO is the dread of not having
something essential to our well-
being. Gratitude permits us to count
our blessings right now, in this
moment, when life is genuinely
happening.

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The Minions Delve into the 0DIRECTOR:
and Gru return childhood of Kim Hee-Won
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minions this Hyung Sik,
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oFind out more about Gru’s childhood
in Minions: The Rise Of Gru
THIS summer, from the biggest global animated
franchise in history, comes the origin story of subversive humour, Minions: The Rise of Gru stars a
how the world’s greatest supervillain first met thrilling new cast, including, the Vicious 6: Taraji P.
his iconic Minions, forged cinema’s most Henson as cool and confident leader Belle Bottom,
despicable crew and faced off against the most whose chain belt doubles as a lethal disco-ball mace;
unstoppable criminal force ever assembled in Jean-Claude Van Damme as the nihilistic Jean Clawed,
Minions: The Rise of Gru. who’s armed (literally) with a giant robotic claw; Lucy
Lawless as Nunchuck, whose traditional nun’s habit
Long before he becomes the master of evil, Gru hides her deadly nun-chucks; Dolph Lundgren as
(voiced by Oscar nominee Steve Carell) is just a 12- Swedish roller-skate champion Svengeance, who
year-old boy in 1970s suburbia, plotting to take over the dispenses his enemies with spin kicks from his spiked A familiar romance between two people who are friends but secretly wish to be
world from his basement. skates; and Danny Trejo as Stronghold, whose giant lovers is designed to touch the hearts of the audience. –
iron hands are both a menace to others and a burden to INSTAGRAM/@DISNEYPLUSKR
It’s not going particularly well. When Gru crosses him.
paths with the Minions, including Kevin, Stuart, Bob, The film also stars Russell Brand as Young Dr To love somebody
and Otto – a new Minion sporting braces and a Nefario, an aspiring mad scientist, Michelle Yeoh as
desperate need to please – this unexpected family joins Master Chow, an acupuncturist with mad kung fu skills,
forces. Together, they build their first lair, design their and Oscar winner Julie Andrews as Gru’s maddeningly █ BY THASHINE SELVAKUMARAN It’s nearly difficult not to fall in love
first weapons, and strive to execute their first missions. self-absorbed mum. with the two main characters and
Steered by the franchise’s original creators, THE newest Korean narrative to join their chemistry in this series. This
When the infamous supervillain supergroup, the Minions: The Rise of Gru is produced by visionary Disney+’s increasing library of four-part melodrama serves as a
Vicious 6, ousts their leader – legendary martial arts Illumination founder and CEO Chris Meledandri and Korean entertainment is Soundtrack bridge between larger productions
fighter Wild Knuckles (Oscar winner Alan Arkin) – his longtime collaborators Janet Healy and Chris #1. for its performers.
Gru, their most devoted fanboy, interviews to become Renaud. Park Hyung Sik returns to the Soundtrack #1 leans on its star
their newest member. The Vicious 6 is not impressed The film is directed by returning franchise romance genre following the success power and lures us in with the gentle
by the diminutive, wannabe villain, but then Gru filmmaker Kyle Balda, co-directed by Brad Ableson of his comeback drama Happiness, and hazy glow of a pleasant city
outsmarts (and enrages) them, and he suddenly finds (The Simpsons) and Jonathan del Val, and features the starring in this Disney+ drama as Han neighbourhood filled by handsome
himself the mortal enemy of the apex of evil. With Gru iconic voice of Pierre Coffin as the Minions and a killer Sun-woo. yet disgruntled artists, sticking to
on the run, the Minions attempt to master the art of ’70s soundtrack Joining him is Han So Hee, who typical romance cliches and a basic
kung fu to help save him, and Gru discovers that even courtesy of first rose to prominence in South and familiar plot.
bad guys need a little help from their friends. legendary Korea’s highest-rated cable TV drama However, it was a terrible decision
Grammy- World of the Married, and to make this a four-episode series. A
Featuring more spectacular action than any film in winning demonstrated her lengthier run of
Illumination history and music flexibility as an actor in episodes would
packed with the producer two blockbuster Netflix Scan the QR pique our interest,
f r a n c h i s e ’s code to possibly by delving
signature watch the into each lead’s
trailer background and
Jack dramas, My Name and
Antonoff. Nonetheless. Here she
stars as Han’s love
interest Lee Eun-soo. Sun-woo’s thoughts
Soundtrack #1 is set in modern- on how it all began, which would
day South Korea and follows properly explain why we should root
struggling songwriter Eun-soo and for this couple.
her closest friend of 19 years, Sun- Still, Soundtrack #1 is a
woo, who is given the assignment of wonderfully relaxing series that lasts
composing a hit song about about 40 minutes per episode, and is
unrequited love, and the duo find extremely easy to watch. It gets
themselves suddenly living together directly to the point and doesn’t
and discussing their personal love waste time, which is made feasible by
tales in order to complete the song. the short episode count.
Sun-woo, unbeknownst to Eun- There are no narrative twists or
soo, has long concealed his genuine complex storylines, just two people
feelings for her out of fear of upsetting attempting to sort out their lives and
their friendship and losing her their affections for one other.
forever. As the story progresses and I am convinced that this series will
the two continue to spend every conclude happily. For those who
waking moment together, unspoken despise intricate dramas, this is a nice
feelings arise, forcing them to tread a one to add to your watch list.
narrow line between friendship and Soundtrack #1 is available on
romance. Disney+. Catch the finale on April 13.

TECH Broadcasters
will have to
18 theSun LYFE ON MONDAY | APRIL 11, 2022 compete with
gaming
TV companies will need to platforms like
radically adapt themselves to Roblox,
the fast-evolving world of Fortnite and
online entertainment if they Minecraf,
hope to survive, experts have warned. which have a
headstart in
Broadcasters are already the metaverse.
playing catch-up with online – AFP
gaming giants in the battle for the
attention of young audiences and
the advertising dollars that follow.

On the horizon is the so-called
“metaverse” – a loose term
covering the growing eco-system of
interactive online worlds, games
and 3D meeting places that are
already attracting millions of users.

While older consumers are still
wedded to traditional TV,
viewership among under-35s has
halved in a decade, according to
Statista, and will drop
precipitously as the metaverse
develops.

“Young people have evolved
from passive spectators of TV to
active players, and they’ve turned
away from screens to
smartphones,” said Frederic
Cavazza, co-founder of Sysk, a
French firm specialising in digital
transformation.

“TV channels are going to die
with their audiences.”

Part of the story Theofthtrheeatmetaverse was largely unaffected – unlike
To reach young people, other traditional media like
broadcasters will have to compete o Unless it is able to adapt, TV entertainment will die as its newspapers. That could change
with gaming platforms like Roblox, audience migrates to online games “faster than people realise,” said
Fortnite and Minecraft – seen as Warneford.
precursors to the metaverse – that story, playing alongside their watching traditional broadcasts, The national broadcaster is still
are already establishing a friends – the same way that middle-aged people shifting to in research mode, she said, toying It was previously hard to move
dominant position. Disneyland allows you and your streaming and young people with augmented and virtual reality TV ads into the gaming world
friends to be in their world with wanting interactive and social to build immersive cultural and because they were created by
Half of all nine to 12-year-olds Mickey Mouse,” he said. entertainment. sporting experiences. individual companies “who locked
in the US use Roblox at least once a Staying relevant them down and captured all the
week, according to media research TV companies have time to adapt, “If we want to stay relevant, we The biggest challenge, however, value,” he said.
firm Dubit – doing everything from but they face a major challenge in will have to position ourselves may be financial.
playing games to watching catering at once to older people across all these usages,” said Kati But with the more open field of
concerts to just hanging out. Bremme, head of innovation for Up to now, TV firms have been the metaverse, brands will have
France Televisions. insulated from tech disruption much more scope to promote
The audiences can be because their advertising revenue themselves and sell goods directly
enormous: 33 million people to users.
watched rapper Lil Nas X perform
on Roblox in 2020 – more than Indeed, fashion and luxury
three times the number that labels are already making millions
watched him on TV at the selling virtual clothes and
Grammys this week. accessories on Roblox, Fortnite
and other platforms.
Broadcasters must choose
whether they are sticking with a “If they want to reach young
shrinking market for traditional TV people, do companies keep going
programming, or start bringing to TV or do they go to where young
their characters and brands into people actually are – in gaming and
metaverse platforms, said Matthew the metaverse?” – AFP
Warneford, co-founder of Dubit.

“It means bringing people into a
world, making them part of the

Put a paw into the ‘petaverse’ with Dogami’s crypto dogs
COMBINE NFTs, cryptocurrencies and own some XTZ. tokens it can earn you in reward. Welcome to the “petaverse” space and yoga. To reward the best
and blockchain – all very popular For now, all the puppies These tokens are called Doga, For now, the game is still in its puppies (and players), the game
right now – add a pinch of nostalgia, a available have already found the cryptocurrency integrated into launch phase. It is possible to see will feature a table of top puppy
Tamagotchi, and what do you get? owners, but more adoption the game. your puppy and sell it on the masters.
“Dogami”! sessions are planned “Dogami” is a play-to-earn market, but not to play with it or
(approximately every two to three game. So, the more a player teach it tricks. This will be very important for
This pet simulator video game months). If you can’t wait, then The next one of the essential mechanisms of
takes animal lovers into the there’s always major phase the game: breeding.
“petaverse” by adopting a virtual the resale should come
puppy in NFT form. market. But in July. At that When two virtual animals give
watch out for time, it birth to a new “Dogami” puppy,
And the more you take care of the prices! should be one of the masters will leave with
your new virtual companion, the Each possible to the newborn NFT, the other one
more money you can earn. “Dogami” dog download with Doga in their pocket.
is unique. It has the game
A cross between “Nintendogs” its own physical onto your Moreover, one of the most
and “Pokemon Go” would be a characteristics smartphone promising aspects of Dogami is
good way to describe “Dogami,“ a and its own and access that it offers a way for new players
game that’s using blockchain and personality. the “puppy with insufficient means to access
NFT technology to revolutionise These criteria phase”, the the game.
the pet simulation concept are randomly learning
popularised in the 1990s and assigned, and phase of Those who don’t own an NFT
2000s. owners only the dog’s and can’t afford to buy one can set
discover the life. up a smart contract with “Dogami”
In this so-called “petaverse” – “pedigree” of The owners in a process known as
an immersive virtual world for pets their dog once Dteocghanmoliorgeyv.is–itEs TthXeScToUnDcIeOpt of pet simulation games by integrating blockchain owner will “Dogami Day Care”, allowing them
– players will be able to take care of they have finally be to rent a puppy on a reward-
their virtual dogs, groom them, purchased it. able to sharing basis.
feed them and even teach them interact with their animal
tricks. “Dogami” dogs are actually In addition to takes care of their and enhance its characteristics. “Dogami” is an ambitious
NFTs, and each player is its properties, each virtual pet and builds a Once the puppy stage is over, the project drawing on new technology
responsible for training and dog is classified trends like play-to-earn, NFTs and
nurturing their crypto-pet to according to a rarity tier system relationship with their in-game game changes dramatically. cryptocurrencies.
adulthood (and beyond). (Bronze, Silver, Gold and buddy, the more Doga they will It’s then time for your crypto-
Diamond). The rarer (and earn. These tokens can then be puppy to embrace a career and It also paves the way for a
To adopt your prospective Web therefore more expensive) your exchanged for dollars or euros move up the ranks in fields like “petaverse,“ a metaverse in which
3.0 pet, “Dogami” has created a virtual companion is, the more (after conversion into Tezos). police, firefighter, skater, farmer, “Dogami” breeders will be able to
marketplace, available on its hang out with their Web 3.0 pets.
website. Future puppy raisers must Who knows, maybe you too will
have a Tezos cryptocurrency wallet succumb to the charm of a cute
(the blockchain used by the game) little ball of virtual fur. – ETX
Studio

FEATURE

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o GIRAFthepillow is sleeping time dropping as I grow older? pillow” and a host of technical jargon, so I
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Pillows play a major role in how well we It took me just one night
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to improve a bedsheet, besides raise sheets,
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fabric. However, I recently was the helpful to the inside a neat bow. My other bolster covers without a quilt cover – is quite
introduced to one particular set of labels on the corners for you have cheap-looking strings that often reasonable considering the luxury
bedlinens that made me realise how fitted edge. to tie onto the ends of your duvet, to fray and which I usually tuck in, but I ambitions of the bedsheet set, and
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Johor-based manufacturer of on to indicate the “Long Side” and wrangling needed to make sure that After a few weeks of sleeping on
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The colour also looked a lot richer in
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The 100% cotton sheets have a
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Appearances aside, the real
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FEATURE

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Green roofs have become a trend in foreign countries thanks to A rainwater harvesting
the benefits it brings to the environment and flood control. system can help to
store rainwater to
reduce water run-
offs and minimise
the risk of flooding
around the housing
area.– ALL PICTURES
COURTESY OF
WATERCO MALAYSIA

Preparing for a rainy day
oHere are some tips from experts on minimising the impact
of floods on our homes and community

MALAYSIA is blessed with floods, especially when the heavy Hop on the ‘green roofs’ trend! Manager of Waterco Malaysia (a
tropical weather all year downpours are still ongoing. While As suggested by its name, a green leading one-stop solutions provider
round and is free from the authorities are taking actions to roof is a roof covered by plants or for a safe and healthy water
severe natural disasters improve flood mitigation systems in vegetation believed to be helpful in environment company), having a
such as earthquakes and volcanic the country, we as citizens can play absorbing rainwater and mitigating water filtration system installed in
eruptions. While the country is well- our part in preventing and flooding. The concept of green roofs the home will help provide clean
known for its hot and humid climate minimising the impact of floods on has become very popular in foreign and safe water after floods.
and tropical tourist attractions, there our homes and neighbourhood, countries in recent years thanks to
are downsides, such as the monsoon while at the same time improving its benefits that it will contribute to “Water contamination is one of
seasons that strike the east and west our living environment. building owners, communities, and the biggest issues after a flood event.
coasts of Peninsular Malaysia and the environment. Without clean and safe water, people
East Malaysia in different months, Clean and check drainage around are not able to carry out their daily
which may be disruptive to one’s life. your home regularly A green roof acts as a stormwater activities, and their health is also at
Blockages in drainage systems are management tool for the building risk. This stresses the importance of
Malaysia receives an abundance one of the main causes of floods as with the water buffering in the the need for high-quality water
of rainfall throughout the year, with water will accumulate in unwanted plants, substrate and drainage layer, filtration systems to provide safe-to-
regular thunderstorms to follow. The areas when there is no place for which is useful in reducing water use water to ensure quality living
average rainfall in Malaysia was water to flow. It is important to clean run-offs, preventing water overflow and minimise the impact of floods
recorded at about 2,000ml to drainage around your home around the area, and removing on one’s health and daily life. A
2,500ml annually, which is among regularly to avoid rubbish, leaves pollutants from the rainwater. home water filtration system is
the highest in Southeast Asia. and other debris piling up and However, there are many things to installed at the point of entry of
blocking drainage paths. You may consider when building a green roof water, which means that the water
Due to this high rainfall volume, also work with your neighbours to has been filtered when it comes out
sudden flash floods are now monitor the drains in the such as the structure of the house of your home taps,” explained Koo.
becoming a huge concern in the neighbourhood from to hold the load of a rain- Install a home rainwater
country, and these floods can time to time to ensure soaked roof, plant selection, harvesting system
escalate rapidly especially when we the smooth flow of and drainage system. ‘Rainwater harvesting’ is not
have a heavy downpour, which is water or contact the Be sure to consult something new but is still an
what we are currently experiencing. city’s sewer professionals in unfamiliar term for most people in
department the Malaysia. It is an interesting concept
Flash floods that were once immediately if construction to collect rainwater and reuse it for
labelled “occurring once in 100 you notice and gardening and cleaning after it is
years” have now seemed to be a severe architecture filtered by the rainwater harvesting
regular development. Look at the blockages. industry to system. A rainwater harvesting
flood in mid-February, affecting ensure your system collects rainwater flowing
eight districts in Terengganu, and green roof is from the roof and downpipes and
the floods in mid-December 2021 safe and able stores it in the water tank for future
and March in the Klang Valley which to deliver the uses.
was a shock to the nation. benefits that
it promised! Koo said: “A rainwater harvesting
Heavy rain and high tides caused system is not only an
rivers and drainage systems to Install a water environmentally-friendly option
overflow, plunging many urban filter to ensure that reduces water usage, but studies
areas underwater and causing many safe and clean also found that this system also
to be stranded for hours, even days water after a flood helps in decreasing rainwater run-
in their vehicles or homes. You may have offs by collecting water in water
Countless properties and vehicles experienced tanks, thereby avoiding potential
were damaged as a result of contaminated water overflow of drainage systems during
being submerged in water for running out from your storms.”
long hours. tap after a flood. This is
because when a flood The lesson that we have learnt
With climate changes, rapid occurs, water washes out from the recent flooding events is to
development and urbanisation, garbage, mud, and wastes get ourselves prepared and do our
Malaysia is experiencing an from sewage systems and part to minimise the impact of
increased number of flood drains, and flows into floods on our homes and the
disasters over the recent months reservoirs, wells, and water community. Although individual
and is expected to see increased pipes that supply your efforts may seem minimal, let us do
projected rainfall and flooding Koo Zao Cheong, daily water usage. our best in protecting our homes
events in the coming years. The Regional Business According to Koo Zao against floods while contributing
significant impacts on socio- Development Manager Cheong, Regional positive outcomes to the
economic activities and the safety of of Waterco Malaysia. Business Development environment.
the community brought by the
floods have alarmed people into
preparing to deal with massive

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media platforms. alamat Pengerusi, Lembaga Perlesenan (Eksais), Bahagian 439(2)(b) of the Companies Act 2016, that Sung Hyun-Hye Won tried to
Pelesenan, Jabatan Kewangan Negeri, Tingkat 18, KOMTAR, the Resolutions set out below were duly All the more sweeter, the duo bounce back in the second to try to
• Plan and executive new, creative, exciting and innovative 10990 Pulau Pinang dalam masa 14 hari dari tarikh iklan ini. passed by the Members of the Company beat hosts’pair Ko Sung Hyun-Eom drag the match to the decider but
marketing campaigns for the company on 8 April 2022: Hye Won in the final which lasted their efforts failed as the Malaysian
IN THE MATTER OF SPECIAL RESOLUTION - MEMBERS’ 50 minutes at the Palma Stadium, pair continued to dominate to
• Develop and continuously improve marketing materials, THE COMPANIES ACT, 2016 VOLUNTARY WINDING UP Suncheon. record a 21-18 victory.
product/service presentations and proposals. “That approval be and is hereby given for
AND the Company to proceed with a members’ In the third meeting between The victory saw Kian Meng-Pei
• Work closely with the respective department to improve revenue IN THE MATTER OF TEC SYS voluntary winding up pursuant to Section the two pairs, Kian Meng-Pei Jing Jing emerge as the first Malaysian
generating platforms. SDN BHD (202001007229 439(1)(b) of the Companies Act 2016.” put on a sterling performance to pair to win a title at the Korean
ORDINARY RESOLUTION - extend their previous two-win Open. The last time they won a
Requirements: (1363549-A)) APPOINTMENT OF LIQUIDATOR record when they once again major title was at the Far East
(IN MEMBERS’ VOLUNTARY “That, subject to the passing of the defeated the South Koreans in Malaysia Masters in 2017 that was
• Minimum Diploma/Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or aforesaid special resolution, pursuant straight sets. held in Sibu, Sarawak. – Bernama
any other related field. WINDING-UP) to Section 445(1) of the Companies Act
322 Notices NOTICE OF FINAL MEETING 2016, Mr Cheai Weng Hoong of No. 1 Leclerc canters
• Minimum 5 years of experience in sales and marketing in print NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Jalan Lasam, 30350 Ipoh, Perak Darul to victory
and digital media pursuant to Section 459 of the Ridzuan be and is hereby appointed as Ferrari ace wins Australian Grand Prix
Companies Act, 2016, the Final the Liquidator for the purpose of the as Verstappen fails to finish
• Good communication, presentation, problem solving and Meeting of the Company will be aforesaid winding up at a remuneration to A FLAWLESS Charles
organizational skills held at 199 Jalan 8, Taman Tan Yew be determined by the directors.” Leclerc led from start to “These kinds of things, if you
Lai, 58200 Kuala Lumpur on 12 May Cheai Weng Hoong finish to steer his Ferrari want to fight for the title, are
• Possess own transport and willing to travel 2022 at 10.30 a.m. for the following Benedette Lim Lang Siu to an action-packed win unacceptable,” the Dutchman
• Able to start immediately if successfully chosen purposes :- Secretaries fumed. “We are so far behind
• Successful candidate(s) will be based in the Petaling Jaya office (i) To receive an account from the Ipoh at the Australian Grand Prix (Ferrari).”
Liquidator showing the manner Date: 11 April 2022 yesterday with world champion In contrast, Russell was
SENIOR EXECUTIVE in which the winding-up has
been conducted and of hearing IN THE MATTER OF
DIGITAL MARKETING any explanations that may be THE COMPANIES ACT 2016
Job Description: given by the Liquidator; and
(ii) To determine the manner in AND
• Design and develop online marketing strategies, digital roadmap which the books, accounts and IN THE MATTER OF
and creative campaigns that aligned with the business goals and documents of the Liquidator and EVERGREEN CAPITAL SDN BHD
directions. of the Company thereof shall be Registration No.: 201301045583
disposed of.
• Provide creative ideas for content marketing. Date: 11 April 2022 (1075407-T)
• Manage all digital marketing channels LIEW SIEW LIN (IN MEMBERS’ VOLUNTARY
• Plan and manage social media platforms. Liquidator
• Able to create content & produce graphics for social media A member of the Company entitled WINDING UP)
to attend and vote at the Meeting NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the creditors
postings. is entitled to appoint a proxy to of the abovenamed Company which is
• Prepare copywriting for the marketing campaign. attend and vote instead of him. being wound up voluntarily are required
The instrument appointing a proxy on or before 11 May 2022 to send their
Requirements: must be in writing under the hand names and addresses with particulars
of the appointer or his attorney of their debts or claims and the names
• Diploma/Degree in Marketing, Digital Marketing or equivalent. duly authorised in writing or if the and addresses of their solicitors (if any)
• Minimum 3 years of experience in implementing digital appointer is a corporation under to the undersigned Liquidator of the
its common seal or the hand of its abovenamed Company; and if so required
marketing strategies attorney and must be deposited at by notice in writing from the Liquidator,
• Excellent understanding of digital marketing concepts and the above address not less than either by their solicitors or personally to
forty-eight (48) hours before the come in and prove their debts or claims at
best practices. time set for the Meeting. such time and place as shall be specified
• Required Skill(s): Google Adwords, Google Analytics, SEO/SEM, in such notice or in default thereof they
will be excluded from the benefits of any Max Verstappen failing to finish. delighted with his podium place
social media marketing and optimization. 322 Notices distribution made before such debts are The world championship after Mercedes’ early season
• Team player proved or such priority is established or as
• Good time-management skills the case may be, from objecting to such leader from Monaco started from struggles with porpoising –
• Great interpersonal and communication skills distribution.
Ipoh
Office based in Petaling Jaya (5 days a week) Date: 11 April 2022
Closing date - 30 April 2022 Cheai Weng Hoong
Liquidator
Send in your CV with your photo via email to : No. 1 Jalan Lasam
[email protected] 30350 Ipoh, Perak Darul Ridzuan

IN THE HIGH COURT OF MALAYA AT pole, held his position at the first bouncing at high speed.
KUALA LUMPUR turn and never looked back, “We’ve got to be in it to win it
scorching round the 58-lap Albert and capitalise on others’
62 Bank Repossessed, Used and Restored IN THE STATE OF WILAYAH Park circuit to take the chequered misfortune and obviously we got a
vehicles for sale by auction. All priced to sell. PERSEKUTUAN, MALAYSIA flag by a massive 20.5 seconds. little bit lucky today twice, but we’ll
Bank loan, motor insurance and extended (COMMERCIAL DIVISION) Red Bull’s Sergio Perez was take it,” he said, referring to two
warranties are available for all cars* COMPANIES WINDING UP second with George Russell an safety cars.
Come join us on Wednesday, 13th April 2022 NO.:WA-28NCC-925-12/2021 encouraging third for the Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz and
at 12.00pm and inspection on Tuesday, 12th In the matter of Section 465(1)(e) of the
April 2022 from 9.00am - 5.30pm. Companies Act 2016,
Download Pickles Auctions app to view all
auction listings or visit www.pickles.my And
In the matter of petition of Winding Up
NO REG NO MAKE / MODEL YEAR RESERVE Pesaka Technologies Sdn Bhd for failure struggling Mercedes and his Aston Martin veteran Sebastian
PRICE (RM) to pay amount stated in Arbitration seven-time world champion Vettel also failed to finish after
1 PMD77 TOYOTA LANDCRUISER 2014 RM 225000 Award dated 24.09.2018 that was teammate Lewis Hamilton fourth. spinning out.
IN THE MATTER OF IN THE MATTER OF 2015 RM 13000 registered in the High Court through
THE COMPANIES ACT, 2016 THE COMPANIES ACT, 2016 2 BNK7823 PROTON SAGA FL 2010 RM 12000 Order dated 18.01.2021. “It’s amazing, the car was Victory consolidated Leclerc’s
2011 RM 19000
AND AND 3 JMP7311 FORD FIESTA 2019 BETWEEN
IN THE MATTER OF IN THE MATTER OF 2014 RM 3000 COUNTRY EARTH SDN BHD
BUMI HIJAU FACILITIES ABAS & TAN SDN. BHD. (49499 4 CCU7748 HONDA CITY 2014 RM 11000 (Company No. : 601990-P) incredible today. What a race and championship lead after three
MANAGEMENT SDN. BHD. 2019 RM 11000
- A) 5 VEE7614 HONDA DASH 125 AFP125CSFK 2008 RM 6000 …. PETITIONER what a pace today,“ said Leclerc rounds with the Ferrari ace, who
(In Members’ (IN MEMBERS’ 2020 RM 25000 AND
Voluntary Winding Up) VOLUNTARY WINDING UP) 6 WA9413E PROTON PERSONA 2018 RM 7000 PESAKA TECHNOLOGIES SDN BHD after clocking a fourth career win also won the year’s opening grand
(Registration No. 199501036335 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant 2009 RM 10500 (Company No. : 743868-P)
to Section 459(1) of the Companies 7 MCL7445 PROTON PERSONA 2008 RM 25000
(365536-M)) Act 2016 that the Final General 2012 RM 13000 ....RESPONDENT
NOTICE OF FINAL MEETING Meeting of the abovenamed 8 SU142F HONDA FS150FJ 2014 RM 10500 ADVERTISEMENT OF PETITION and second of the season. prix in Bahrain, earning the extra
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant Company will be held at Budaya 2013 RM 50000 NOTICE is hereby given that a Petition
to Section 459 of the Companies Room, 4th Floor, Campbell Complex, 9 KCL9711 HYUNDAI STAREX 2019 RM 16000 for the Winding-Up of the abovenamed “Honestly, what a car today. I point for the fastest lap to add to 25
Act, 2016 that a Final Meeting of the 98 Jalan Dang Wangi, 50100 Kuala 2016 RM 92000 company by the High Court was,
Members of the Company will be Lumpur on Wednesday, the 11th 10 BQK2308 HONDA RS150R FS150FL 2017 RM 62000 on the 20th day of December 2021 did a good job all weekend but it’s for the race victory.
held at Level 2, 33B Jalan Pahang, day of May, 2022 at 10.30 a.m. for 2013 RM 29000 presented by COUNTRY EARTH SDN
10400 Georgetown, Pulau Pinang on the following purposes:- 11 VBR1137 KTM 390 DUKE RM 24000 BHD (Company No. : 601990-P). And not possible without the car. I’m He now sits on 71 points ahead
Friday, 13th May 2022 at 11.00 a.m. 1. To receive and consider the that the said Petition is directed to be
for the following purposes:- Liquidator’s account of receipts 12 WTS1239 TOYOTA CAMRY heard before the Court sitting at Kuala
1. To receive an account from the and payments and statements Lumpur at 10.00 o’clock in the Morning,
Liquidator showing the manner of distribution among the 13 JLD9638 HONDA CITY on the 5th July, 2022, and it may be via just so happy. of Russell on 37. Verstappen is
in which the winding up has been contributories and any online hearing; and any other creditor
conducted and to receive any explanations arising there from. 14 WWS7257 FORD FIESTA or contributory of the said Company “Obviously we have only had sixth with only 25. – AFP
explanation thereon; 2. To determine the manner in desiring to support or oppose the
2. To determine pursuant to Section which the books, accounts and 15 WA6806P TOYOTA CAMRY making of an order on the said Petition three races so it’s difficult to think
518(3)(b) of the Companies documents of the Company and may appear at the time of hearing by
Act, 2016 the manner in which of the Liquidator thereof, shall be 16 PLF2813 VOLKSWAGEN POLO himself or his counsel for that purpose;
the books, accounts and disposed off. and a copy of the petition will be
documents of the Company and Dated this 11th day of April, 2022. 17 BQA4309 HOHAN ZZ4255 furnished to any creditor or contributory of the championship but we have a RESULTS
of the Liquidator thereof shall be WONG SIEK KONG of the said Company requiring the same very strong car and a reliable car.
disposed of. LIQUIDATOR 18 BNW1992 NISSAN NP300 NAVARA by the undersigned on payment of the It’s great to be back in this AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX
NOTICE IS ALSO HEREBY GIVEN L.K. SERVICES SDN. BHD. regulated charge of the same, and if the position,” he added. 1. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari), 2. Sergio
that an account of the receipts and Lot 6.06, 6th Floor, Semua House 19 VAE5795 NISSAN ALMERA matter is heard via online, the link for Perez (Red Bull), 3. George Russell
payments of the Company have Jalan Bunus 6 the hearing may be obtained from the The Mclarens of Lando Norris (Mercedes), 4. Lewis Hamilton
been made up to 11th April 2022 50100 Kuala Lumpur 20 DCT5627 NISSAN GRAND LIVINA undersigned. and Daniel Riccardo were fifth and (Mercedes), 5. Lando Norris
and is opened for inspection by NOTE: A member entitled to attend The Petitioner’s address is at di No.36, sixth. (McLaren), 6. Daniel Ricciardo
any creditor or contributory of the and vote at the above meeting is For more information contact us at Scan to download Jalan Tengku Ampuan Zabedah A9/A, (McLaren), 7. Esteban Ocon (Alpine),
Company at the Liquidator’s Office, entitled to appoint a proxy to attend 016-6999170 | 012-5553727 (WhatsApp) Pickles Auctions app Shah Alam, Selangor. Alpine’s Esteban Ocon came 8. Valtteri Bottas (Alfa Romeo), 9.
Level 6, 33B Jalan Pahang, 10400 and vote in his stead. A proxy need www.pickles.my | [email protected] The Petitioner’s solicitors are Messrs. seventh ahead of Valtteri Bottas in Pierre Gasly (AlphaTauri,), 10.
Georgetown, Pulau Pinang between not be a member of the Company. Rohaina & Co. of Suite A1204A, A12th an Alfa Romeo, with Pierre Gasly’s Alexander Albon (Williams), 11.
the hours of 9.00 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. A proxy form is enclosed . An PICKLES ASIA SDN BHD [1231292-D] Floor, Wisma Lim Foo Yong, No.86, Jalan AlphaTauri and Alex Albon’s Zhou Guanyu (Alfa Romeo), 12.
and 2.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m., Monday instrument appointing a proxy must Lot 19391, Batu 8 ½, Jalan Klang Lama, Raja Chulan, 50200 Kuala Lumpur. Williams rounding out the top 10. Lance Stroll (Aston Martin), 13. Mick
to Friday except public holiday. be deposited at the office of the Taman Desaria, 46000 Petaling Jaya, Selangor. Schumacher (Haas), 14. Kevin
KHOR YONG YONG Liquidator not less than forty eight RC But there was disaster for Red Magnussen (Haas), 15.YukiTsunoda
As Liquidator hours before the time appointed for CALL TO PLACE CLASSIFIED ADS …………………… Bull’s Verstappen, the winner two (AlphaTauri), 16. Nicholas Latifi
Dated this 11th day of April, 2022 holding the meeting. Messrs. Rohaina & Co. weeks ago in Saudi Arabia, who (Williams), 17. Fernando Alonso
MS. SHOBA Solicitors for the Petitioner pulled over on lap 39 when (Alpine).
Note: second, saying on the team radio:
T 03 7784 8888 Any person who intends to appear “I smell some weird fluid.”
F 03 7784 4424 on the hearing of the said Petition
must serve on or send by post to the He jumped out with smoke
abovenamed solicitors, notice in writing coming from the engine, grabbing
of his intention to do so. The notice a fire extinguisher to help marshals Fastest lap: Leclerc
must state the name and address of put out the flames. It was his Not classified: Max Verstappen (Red
the person, or if a firm, the name and second retirement in three starts Bull), Sebastian Vettel (Aston Martin),
address of the firm, and must be signed this season. Carlos Sainz (Ferrari).
by the person or firm, or his or their
solicitor (if any) and must be served,
or if posted, must be sent by post in
sufficient time to reach the abovenamed
not later than twelve o’clock noon on
the 4th day of July 2022 (the day before
the day appointed for the hearing of the
Petition)
(Tel: +603-2142 5161)
(Faks: +603-2142 5343)
(Emel: [email protected])
(Ref: R&C/L/CESB-PESAKA/MAR2017)

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SPORTS ME
/theSunMedia

REAL MADRID kept Chelsea in mind by Real easy for Madrid
resting Luka Modric and Toni Kroos Ancelotti keeps Modric, Kroos on the bench in win over Getafe
but eased past Getafe 2-0 yesterday to
restore their advantage to 12 points at departing to a standing ovation which felt like of last month, four days after pulling the Champions League round of 16
the top of La Liga. the Santiago Bernabeu crowd paying tribute to out of the Clasico defeat by against Paris Saint-Germain.
his performance at Stamford Bridge. Barcelona through injury. “Bale has been whistled but he’s
Casemiro’s header and a smart finish by a serious professional and if he’s
Lucas Vazquez sealed a comfortable victory for Gareth Bale came on to make only his “Bale is fine, he’s training well well, he can play.”
Madrid, who can turn their attention back to second La Liga appearance since August and and wants to play,” said Ancelotti, Bale is likely to be back on the
finishing the job against Chelsea and reaching his first at the Bernabeu since February 2020. who refused to criticise the fans bench again for the visit of Chelsea
the Champions League semifinals. but did praise Bale and insisted he on Wednesday (3am Malaysian
Madrid had gone 20 home games in will continue to play if fit.
“This kind of game can be a trap because between without the Welshman, who was time) and, despite another dynamic
after the Champions League, you always lack whistled by a section of disgruntled supporters. “The fans are very important, such performance from Eduardo Camavinga,
something physically and mentally, but the as against PSG,” he said, referring to the the rested Modric and Kroos will surely return
team has responded well,” said coach Carlo Bale’s latest misstep with the Real Madrid recent dramatic 3-2 aggregate turnaround in to Ancelotti’s midfield in midweek. Neither
Ancelotti. fans was to play, and score, for Wales at the end were even needed off the bench.
Any hopes that the Clasico defeat might send
Atletico Madrid will face Manchester City at Real Madrid’s Madrid into a tail-spin have fizzled, Ancelotti’s
the Wanda Metropolitano on Thursday on the Casemiro (right) in side instead responding with two wins in a row.
back of a limp defeat after they were beaten 1-0 action during La Liga “We didn’t lose our minds after the Barca
at Mallorca. Atletico also lost 1-0 to City in the match against game. We kept things in perspective, we had an
first leg in Manchester last week. Getafe at the advantage and we’ve managed that advantage,”
Santiago Bernabeu said Ancelotti. – AFP/Agencies
Karim Benzema, the hattrick hero of Real yesterday. –
Madrid’s 3-1 win over Chelsea, started against REUTERSPIX
Getafe but came off in the 74th minute,

5444/2022 10/04/2022 (SUN)

3716 DrawDate:10/04/22(Sun) DrawNo:5391/22 Venue: PERAK TURF CLUB
0148
9264

5654 3047 7478 7764 4923
8181 4323 6611 0341
3998 8769 9653 6659 7742
5308 4212 6188 3709
0358 9887 6533 6836 1768

3716 0148 5,270,704.43 9313 + 7698 7936 + 5449
3716 9264 0148 3716 1979 + 1490 8886 + 6856
0148 9264 9264 3716 6037 + 6348 5075 + 1922
9264 0148 0934 + 5096 4701 + 5901
259,921.81 5180 + 4372 6351 + 4488

Inter keep heat on AC RM8,150,614.40

3716 INTER MILAN confirmed that their Serie team who are very difficult to play 4923 + 7742 7742 + 4923
A title defence was alive and well with against… They’ve made it difficult for a 4923 + 1768 1768 + 4923
0148 yesterday’s straight-forward 2-0 win lot of teams.” 7742 + 1768 1768 + 7742
9264 over Verona which took them to within
DOG a point of leaders AC Milan. Four points behind Inter in fourth are RM453,519.50
Juve who came back from a goal down
First half goals from Nicolo Barella to win 2-1 at relegation-threatened 394 923 + TIGER RM1,693,333.30
and Edin Dzeko in front of around Cagliari thanks to Matthijs de Ligt and
01979 60,000 fans at a sun-dappled San Siro Dusan Vlahovic after Joao Pedro had 257 742 + MONKEY RM3,235,381.20
1979 made sure that the champions built on given the hosts a shock 10th minute
14479 979 their morale-boosting win at Juventus lead. 271 768 + DOG RM1,250,000.00
23316 79 the previous weekend by moving into
second place. Serbia forward Vlahovic toed in his
251041 22nd league goal of the campaign to 559 313 807 698 877 936 045 449
“This win has given us some move top of the Serie A scoring charts. 141 979 171 490 368 886 106 856
25104 51041 continuity after Turin and although 866 037 926 348 125 075 171 922
2510 1041 there is still some way to go I saw some “Going into the dressing room after 010 934 465 096 404 701 995 901
251 041 good signs out there,” said Inter coach scoring in the last minute of the first 975 180 574 372 566 351 424 488
25 41 Simone Inzaghi to DAZN. half gives you a great feeling, and the
from the first minute of the second half
“We told ourselves that we needed we pressured them, we created some
to win otherwise Turin would have been chances and finally Dusan scored a
worth nothing and we did it against a good goal,” said De Ligt. – AFP

4 10 21 39 40 44 SIDENETTING dressing room,” said Pochettino. 923 742 768
11,481,787.61 Mbappe, Neymar star for PSG
Bayern‘will improve’for RM844,003.40
9 11 13 36 42 43 KYLIAN MBAPPE and Neymar both Villareal clash: Goretzka
3,746,002.76 scored hattricks as Paris Saint-Germain 923 + 742 + 768 742 + 768 + 923
romped to a 6-1 thrashing of struggling LEON GORETZKA has vowed Bayern 923 + 768 + 742 768 + 923 + 742
5 7 9 17 23 31 6 Clermont yesterday to move closer to Munich will improve on yesterday’s shaky 742 + 923 + 768 768 + 742 + 923
1,393,050.42 winning Ligue 1. Mbappe, who scored 1-0 home win over Augsburg, two days
100,000.00 twice and had three assists in the previous before their crucial Champions League tie HSSB 1+3D Jackpot 1
weekend’s 5-1 rout of Lorient, added against Villarreal. A late Robert RM1,050,121.80 won on
Star 6/50 Jackpot 2 another assist and won a penalty in this Lewandowski penalty spared hosts Bayern
game as he moved to the top of the Ligue who struggled until a handball by 09/04/2022!
RM215,701 1 goalscoring charts with 20 goals this Augsburg defender Reece Oxford resulted
Toto 4D Jackpot 2 (i-System) season. Mauricio Pochettino’s men are in the winning spotkick eight minutes
RM102,627 now 15 points clear of second-placed from time. Bayern host Villarreal on
Rennes and appear certain to regain the Wednesday (3am) in their Champions
won on 09/04/2022 ! title with only seven games remaining. League quarterfinal second leg, having
“The Messi-Neymar-Mbappe lost the first match 1-0 away last week.
combination? The problem is that a lot of “The first half was not good from us,”
people don’t listen, since the start of the admitted Bayern midfielder Goretzka. “The
season we have been saying that it takes intensity was missing. We will have to
time to create an understanding between improve… and that’s what we will do. The
them, not only on the pitch but also in the place will be on fire. Then we will deliver a
performance that is Bayern-like.”

23theSUN ON MONDAY | APRIL 11, 2022
* SPORTS

RESULTS & STANDINGS █ MARK MANN-BRYANS Arteta frustrated

ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE: MIKEL ARTETA bemoaned a “really
Arsenal 1 (Odegaard 89) Brighton 2 poor” first half as a damaging defeat
(Trossard 29, Mwepu 67), Aston Villa 0 to Brighton saw their Premier
Tottenham 4 (Son 3, 66, 71, Kulusevski League top-four hopes suffer Gunners’ boss laments ‘really poor’ first half in Brighton defeat
50), Everton 1 (Gordon 27) Manches- another setback.
ter United 0, Southampton 0
Chelsea 6 (Alonso 8, Mount 16, 54, The Gunners boss said the performances in “Second best again in situations and didn’t win of 2022 after they had ended a six-game
Werner 22, 49, Havertz 31), Watford 0 this 2-1 loss and Monday’s 3-0 reverse at Crystal show momentum in the game or play with the losing run with a goalless home draw against
Leeds 3 (Raphinha 21, Rodrigo 73, Palace were taking Arsenal “nowhere”. right speed. rock bottom Norwich the previous weekend.
Harrison 85).
P W D L F A Pts Enock Mwepu was the star of the show for “What happens now is we criticise ourselves Head coach Graham Potter felt Arsenal
Man City 30 23 4 3 70 18 73 the visitors, creating Leandro Trossard’s opener a lot, we were really poor again in the first half. could have been unsettled by the enforced
Liverpool 30 22 6 2 77 20 72 before his own fine strike doubled the lead. We know this route is taking us nowhere.” changes as his side took full advantage.
Chelsea 30 18 8 4 64 23 62 Martin Odegaard’s late consolation meant
Tottenham 31 18 3 10 56 37 57 Brighton left with a deserved win. Arteta also felt Arsenal were going to be “Obviously, they have got a couple of injuries
Arsenal 30 17 3 10 45 36 54 awarded an equaliser when Martinelli headed so you have just got to try and be open for
West Ham 31 15 6 10 51 40 51 Arsenal were already reeling from defeat at home on the stroke of halftime but a lengthy anything the opponent does... injuries can
Man Utd 31 14 9 8 49 42 51 Palace early last week and, with Kieran Tierney VAR check ruled out his point-blank header. destabilise you, we’ve had it ourselves.”
Wolves 32 15 4 13 33 28 49 and Thomas Partey missing through injury,
Crystal Palace 30 8 13 9 42 38 37 their small squad was exposed once more. “That was the feeling we had,” he added. “It Asked about their turnaround in form, Potter
Leicester 28 10 7 11 43 47 37 was taking too long and if there was any doubt added: “Really pleased is an understatement
Brighton 31 8 13 10 28 37 37 Gabriel Martinelli had a goal ruled out for it would be a goal but that wasn’t the case – it because I thought it was a really good
Aston Villa 31 11 3 17 42 46 36 offside but other than that Arsenal rarely was the best moment to change the performance and an even better result.
Southampton 31 8 12 11 37 52 36 threatened and they lost more ground in their momentum.
Newcastle 31 8 10 13 34 54 34 hopes of returning to Champions League “It is not easy to do here with the quality they
Brentford 31 9 6 16 37 48 33 action. “We know with the team we have available, have, a team pushing for the Champions
the difficult challenge we have ahead that is for League spaces – so you know they have the
“The first half was really poor again,” said sure. The injuries make the situation more quality.
Arteta. “The reaction we wanted to show and complicated but we are not looking for
talked about we really didn’t make it happen on excuses.” “It makes a difference when you score, it
the pitch, we were sloppy on the ball. gives you a chance. I’m pleased for the boys…
For Brighton, this was just the third League they’ve had to suffer a bit.” – The Independent

Leeds 32 8 9 15 38 68 33 Cardiff strike late to down Royals
Everton 30 8 4 18 33 52 28
Burnley 29 4 12 13 25 42 24
Watford 31 6 4 21 29 60 22
Norwich 30 4 6 20 18 63 18
CARDIFF CITY came from behind to win
CHAMPIONSHIP: Blackburn 1 at Reading for the first time since 2011 as
Blackpool 1, Bristol City 1 Peterbor- substitute Will Vaulks’ 85th-minute goal
ough 1, Middlesbrough 0 Hull 1, earned the Bluebirds a 2-1 win.
Millwall 4 Barnsley 1, Nottingham
Forest 2 Birmingham 0, Preston 2 Lucas Joao’s close-range header put
QPR 1, Reading 1 Cardiff 2, Sheffield Reading ahead after only seven minutes
United 0 Bournemouth 0, Swansea 2 but Cardiff punished their failure to add a
Derby 1, West Brom 1 Stoke 3. second when Alfie Doughty equalised.
TOP 6 P W D L F A Pts
Fulham 39 25 8 6 93 32 83 The Bluebirds were in the ascendancy
Bournemouth 39 21 10 8 62 35 73 after the equaliser and Vaulks put them
Nottm Forest 39 19 10 10 61 36 67 ahead after Tommy Doyle’s through ball
Huddersfield 40 18 12 10 52 43 66 put him clear of the Reading defence.
Luton 40 18 11 11 59 45 65
Sheff Utd 41 18 11 12 53 41 65 Reading, who remain eight points
clear of the relegation zone, have now
LA LIGA: Cadiz 1 (Alejo 58) Real lost seven Championship games this
Betis 2 (Tello 79, Iglesias 85-pen), Real season that they have led.
Mallorca 1 (Muriqi 68-pen) Atletico
Madrid 0, Villarreal 1 (Pedraza 60) A series of stoppages lead to seven
Athletic Bilbao 1 (Raul Garcia 43), minutes of injury time, but The Royals
Real Madrid 2 (Casemiro 38, Lucas could not recover from the
Vazquez 68) Getafe 0. disappointment of falling behind, with
TOP 6 P W D L F A Pts Cardiff remaining 17th in the
Real Madrid 31 22 6 3 63 26 72 Championship and now mathematically
Sevilla 31 16 12 3 44 22 60 safe from relegation.
Barcelona 29 16 9 4 57 29 57
Atletico 31 17 6 8 57 38 57 Cardiff City boss Steve Morison, fresh
Real Betis 31 17 5 9 56 37 56 from winning the Championship
Real Sociedad 30 14 9 7 30 29 51 manager of the month award for March,
told the BBC: “You’re not safe until you’re
SERIE A: Cagliari 1 (Joao Pedro 10) mathematically safe but we are now so
Juventus 2 (De Ligt 45, Vlahovic 75), it’s job done.
Empoli 0 Spezia 0, Inter Milan 2 Alfie Doughty of Cardiff City celebrates after scoring a
(Barella 22, Dzeko 30) Verona 0. “We’re not going to go up and we’re goal against Reading during the English Championship
TOP 6 P W D L F A Pts not going to go down. That’s a nice match on Saturday. – WalesOnline
feeling.

“We kept playing and we kept
believing. We got braver and braver as
the second half went on.

“It was an emotionally draining game
today after an emotionally draining
week.” – Agencies

AC Milan 31 20 7 4 56 29 67 ‘Werner still important to Chelsea’
Inter Milan 31 19 9 3 65 24 66
Napoli 31 20 6 5 56 23 66
Juventus 32 18 8 6 49 28 62 THOMAS TUCHEL hailed Timo Werner for was a higher attacking opponent. Everything
Roma 31 16 6 9 51 35 54 proving he still has a Chelsea future with a hard- was set out for him to deliver, honestly.
Lazio 31 15 7 9 60 46 52 fought brace in the Blues’ 6-0 thumping of
Southampton. “It was for him to show that he’s still an
BUNDESLIGA: Bayern Munich 1 important player for this group and that’s
Augsburg 0, VfL Wolfsburg 4 Arminia Werner claimed a perfect hattrick of sorts, by exactly what he did. It was necessary, strong but
Bielefeld 0, Cologne 3 Mainz 05 2, striking the left post, right post and crossbar at necessary.”
Greuther Fuerth 0 Borussia St Mary’s Stadium yesterday.
Moenchengladbach 2, Hertha Berlin Mount bagged a brace for himself to add to
1 Union Berlin 4. But the 26-year-old kept his cool and Werner’s double, with Marcos Alonso and
TOP 6 P W D L F A Pts delivered a telling double as Chelsea shook off Havertz also on target.
B. Munich 29 22 3 4 86 29 69 leaking seven goals in two defeats to smash the
Dortmund 29 19 3 7 70 42 60 sorry Saints. Chelsea compounded the previous
Leverkusen 28 15 6 7 68 42 51 weekend’s 4-1 humbling by Brentford by
RB Leipzig 28 14 6 8 61 31 48 Werner has been linked with a move away slipping to a damaging 3-1 Champions League
Freiburg 28 12 9 7 44 33 45 from Chelsea this summer, and had only quarterfinal first-leg loss to Real Madrid at
Hoffenheim 28 13 5 10 50 42 44 managed one Premier League goal before Stamford Bridge in mid-week.
yesterday’s south coast romp.
FRENCH LIGUE 1: Reims 2Rennes 3, Tuchel held lengthy talks with his players on
Clermont 1 Paris Saint-Germain 6. The hard-working forward has refused to Friday in a bid to hit back to form, and the
TOP 5 P W D L F A Pts give up on his Stamford Bridge situation response was both telling and immediate.
Paris SG 31 22 5 4 70 29 71 however, leaving boss Tuchel delighted with his
Rennes 31 17 5 9 67 31 56 latest response. A delighted Blues boss praised his players for
Marseille 30 16 8 6 49 29 56 rediscovering their swagger.
Strasbourg 30 14 9 7 51 32 51 “Timo was playing in his favourite position,
Nice 30 15 7 8 40 24 51 and he loves to play with Mason Mount, Kai “It was a very good performance offensive-
Havertz and Mateo Kovacic,” said Tuchel. wise but also defensive-wise,” said Tuchel.

“He has a connection to these players. He “It’s not only a possession game against
loves the double striker position, the half left Southampton, it’s about winning the duels,
position. accepting the physicality.

“It was an opponent where we could “There was a good mix in all areas of the
imagine we’d find spaces in behind because it pitch, in mentality and commitment: it was very,
very good.” – The Independent

MONDAY • APRIL 11, 2022 QUOTE OF THE DAY

It’s amazing, the car was incredible
today. What a race and what a pace
today. Honestly, what a car today. I did a good
job all weekend but it’s not possible without the
car. I’m just so happy… It’s great to be back in
this position.”

Ferrari F1 driver Charles Leclerc

Devils don’t deserve Champions League football, says Rangnick

█ DAVID CHARLESWORTH changed the complexion of the game, with
the mood among the home fans lifting the
RALF RANGNICK admitted Manchester Everton players.
United do not deserve to finish in the
Champions League spots if their “The first 25 minutes we were in full
performance levels for the rest of the season control of the game,” Rangnick added. “We
are similar to what they showed at Everton. didn’t even in those 25 minutes take enough
Cristiano Ronaldo and Marcus Rashford and make enough advantage out of that
were among six changes to United’s line-up dominating period in the game.
at Goodison Park and the latter threatened
twice early on, denied on both occasions by “You could literally feel that they were
England teammate Jordan Pickford. crumbling after that result against Burnley,
But the momentum swung dramatically in they were quite logically not full of
Everton’s favour when Anthony Gordon confidence but we didn’t take advantage of
opened the scoring with a deflected 27th- that and with their first shot on goal, it
minute strike, which proved decisive as the changed the game and changed the
struggling Toffees secured a 1-0 victory.
United’s ambition of finishing in the atmosphere in the stadium.
Premier League top-four is receding and “In the second half they just defended
Rangnick was left to bemoan a toothless with all their outfield players on the
attacking display against an Everton side that pitch and we were not able to break
lost 3-2 at relegation rivals Burnley in that wall down in the second
midweek. half.”
“Whenever we score the first goal, we had United goalkeeper David De
enough confidence and we won most of Gea told reporters that his
those games,” Rangnick said. teammates ‘weren’t good
“But when you concede the first goal, we
lost a little bit of our composure and maybe enough’ after they lost their eighth League
confidence. fixture of the season.
“With all respect to Everton because they
have a good team, but if you don’t score “We don’t score, we don’t even create
against a team who conceded three goals proper chances to score,” De Gea said post-
against Burnley in the end you cannot expect match. “I don’t know what to say, to be
to get anything out of it. honest. We’re not good enough, that’s for
“The players themselves should be eager Everton’s Anthony sure. It’s going to be very difficult now to be
Gordon (left) vies with in the top four.”
to play international football, if possible Manchester United’s
Champions League. Jadon Sancho during Defeat to the Clarets meant Everton sat
“But if we play like we did here we just just one point above the relegation zone but
don’t deserve it. In order to qualify for Europe the English Premier they have now given themselves a buffer and
League match at alleviated the building pressure on manager
you have to be able to score in 95 minutes in Frank Lampard.
a game like this.” Goodison Park on
Rashford, who has now scored just five Saturday. – AFPPIX It was just a third win in 10 League
times in 28 appearances in all competitions matches for Lampard but the former Chelsea
this season, was lively early on, but Ronaldo boss insisted he is not paying too much
was largely kept subdued and while he had attention to the table.
an opportunity to equalise in
added time the Portuguese’s “Some people around me are calculating
half-volley was kept out by how many points we’ll get,” Lampard
the magnificent Pickford.
Rangnick rued the said. “It means nothing to me.
forward line’s profligacy “I have an eye on it but all I
early on, acknowledging
that Gordon’s opener think about is the next game
Going for the and what that means.

“We absolutely know it’s in
our hands to keep performing,
giving everything for every
game to stay in the League,
regardless of the others.” – The
Independent/Express
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Conte smells blood in the water as Spurs lead rivals in top-four race

█ JONATHAN VEAL had to show in this moment that you start to feel Despite the scoreline Spurs did not have it all chances to win more than one football match,
the blood of your opponent and it is important to their own way and could have been out of the but we didn’t execute.
TOTTENHAM boss Antonio Conte told not fail. game at halftime had it not been for Hugo Lloris
his side to “feel the blood” of their top- in the Spurs goal. “I was scratching my head going off how we
four rivals after a potentially decisive “For this reason we are working a lot on the we were losing that game 1-0.
weekend in the race for Champions mentality. The players are giving me great After Son’s early opener, Villa were all over
League qualification. satisfaction in many aspects. Tottenham and had 14 shots, with the “I thought the second goal was a real blow for
Frenchman saving seven of them. us. It was real quality from Tottenham’s point of
After Manchester United and Arsenal both “I said this before Arsenal, United and then view, but defensively it is extremely poor. The
lost earlier in the day, Son Heung-min’s Wolves and West Ham are with us in the same Tottenham’s deadly front three showed their third and fourth goals were no better on the eye.
sensational hattrick and a fine Dejan Kulusevski race for a place in the Champions League. killer instinct after the break as Son completed
strike earned a 4-0 win against Aston Villa that his treble and Kulusevski also bagged. “They made it about our backline in the
sent Spurs three points in clear in fourth. “To know that your opponent lose their second half, they were ruthless with their quality
games, and for sure they have to give you the right Villa boss Steven Gerrard, whose side have and that’s the reason the scoreline is what it was.
It could not have been a bigger statement desire, the right will to get three points because in now lost four games in a row, said the first half
from Conte’s side and they will now be favourites one hand you know our rivals lose the game if we performance was the best of his tenure. “They are certainly high-level players. I would
to finish the job, having won six of their last seven lose, but we are always in the fourth place. say two of them are world class and the young kid
Premier League games. “First half… best performance we have had from Juventus Kulusevski is potentially a top
“A little medium team can think this. A top, together in the first 45 minutes,” he said. player.
“It was a great win for us, it wasn’t easy. But a strong team think that it is the right moment to
great win, especially when you play a game after improve the distance over your rivals and exploit “I can’t remember many times through my “That is my opinion on it. You have to
the games of your rivals in the race for the this situation. football career where I have been so proud and remember Man City, Liverpool, Chelsea have
Champions League and they lost,” the Italian happy going off a pitch 1-0 (down). world-class players as well.
said. “We did this despite the difficulty of the game.
I repeat we didn’t play with a team (that is) no “In terms of what you were asking the players “I am not sure where Tottenham sit in the
“Wolves, Manchester United and Arsenal. We good, we played against Aston Villa in this to go and do on the pitch, I thought we were League but normally the teams that win the
stadium, it’s not easy for anyone to win here.” dominant, we were aggressive, we suffocated League have the best forward line.” – The
Tottenham, I thought we created enough Independent

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