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yesterday. Malaysia is scrambling for
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due to soaring prices of chicken
feed. – AFPPIC

Stability needed
█ BY RAJVINDER SINGH
[email protected] oCondition will encourage investments
in economy, mitigate impact of global
PETALING JAYA: With a global slowdown next year: Economists
economic downturn expected next
year, Malaysia needs a strong and He added that the appointment of Datuk “To deal with it effectively, there “Anwar has begun the task of getting
stable unity government to maintain Seri Anwar Ibrahim as prime minister has had need to be clear policies, which will Malaysia out of its old image that was plagued
the confidence of the people and foreign an immediate positive impact on the stock not be possible if the incoming by corruption and poor management.”
investors to deal with potential negative market and foreign exchange as the ringgit government does not have a strong
impacts on the nation. strengthened. mandate from MPs. Kuperan also pointed out that the stock
market and ringgit responded positively to
Sunway University economics professor Dr “The Anwar administration has already “A weak government might be able Anwar’s appointment, which is a strong
Yeah Kim Leng said it is important that the instilled widespread confidence. This will see to recommend various policies but it indicator of the trust that he will bring positive
government be free of politicking in order to an increase in investments from within the will not be able to implement them or economic changes.
concentrate on the fallout from the global country and abroad as a stable administration is fulfil the wishes of the voters,” Kuperan
economic slowdown and formulate measures one of the prerequisites of any investment. said, adding that it is important for a
to deal with it. government to fulfil the aspirations of
“Anwar’s credentials and international the people who voted for it.
He said the government will need to identify reputation are a boon for the nation as investors
low-income groups, micro-businesses and warm up to him. Remember that he was once He added that a weak government
small and midium-size enterprises that have voted the best finance minister in the 1990s, will also face problems in having its
been hit by the slowdown and design plans to and he can put Malaysia on the right track with budget passed in Parliament because all
assist them. a stable government. This will create a snowball kinds of demands will be made of it in
effect that will attract foreign direct investments return for support from MPs.
“A stable government will also encourage (FDI).”
local and foreign investors to pump money into He said such a situation will give a
our economy. This will help mitigate the impact Universiti Utara Malaysia economics negative signal to investors, who will
of the global slowdown and allow Malaysia to professor Dr K. Kuperan Viswanathan said it is delay or rethink investing in the country.
ride through its shocks. very important for the nation to have a strong
and stable government, especially during “Investors see Anwar as bringing changes
“A well-managed government will enable economic uncertainty. and resolving issues faced by the nation. He is a
projects to continue smoothly and reduce breath of fresh air for investors as they are
cumbersome regulations to promote trade, He said a stable government can better plan confident that he can make the necessary
thus reducing the external economic impact on targeted expenditure to pre-empt the global changes to propel the nation forward while
the country.” economic slowdown next year. dealing with economic uncertainties.

Yeah said with a stable government,
coordination between fiscal, monetary and
industrial policies will be smoother as it deals
with economic issues that crop up.

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More congratulatory ROMPIN: Amanah has decided o Move a sign of PH-BN cooperation, unity government.
messages for Anwar that its candidate representing consistent with efforts to shore up Pahang, However, complications are
Pakatan Harapan (PH) in the federal unity govts: Amanah sec-gen
KUALA LUMPUR: Congratulatory Tioman polls will give way to the expected to arise between PH
messages are still pouring in for Prime Barisan Nasional (BN) candidate with the BN campaign to ensure Tioman has 28,465 voters, and BN as Mohd Fadzli’s name
Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, with to boost BN’s chances of beating victory for the Barisan candidate. comprising 28,200 ordinary will still be on the ballot papers
the Arab Diplomatic Corps in Malaysia Perikatan Nasional (PN). voters, 262 police personnel and despite making way for BN’s
and the prime ministers of Yemen and Polling for the Tioman state three absentee voters abroad. candidate to increase the latter’s
Somalia conveying their felicitations to Amanah secretary-general seat in the 15th general election chances of winning, Bernama
him. Datuk Dr Mohd Hatta Md Ramli, (GE15) was postponed to Dec 7 Mohd Fadzli had earlier said reported.
in a statement yesterday, said this after PN candidate Md Yunus he was willing to give way to the
Dean of the Arab Diplomatic Corps in is a sign of cooperation between Ramli, 61, died on polling day, BN candidate if directed by the Pahang Election Commission
Malaysia Dr Adel Mohamed Ali Ba Hamid PH and BN, consistent with efforts apparently from a heart attack. PH leadership. (EC) director Datuk Zamree
expressed hope that Anwar would play a to strengthen the Pahang state Hamli said the status of
constructive role in developing the and federal unity governments. Mohd Fadzli Mohd Ramly GE15 left a hung state candidates cannot be changed
deeply-rooted relations of brotherhood (PH) is in a five-cornered fight assembly in Pahang after no after nominations are accepted.
and cooperation with Muslim-majority “Amanah sees the need to with incumbent assemblyman party or coalition won a simple
countries, in areas of mutual concern. boost unity among components Datuk Seri Mohd Johari Hussain majority, with PN taking 17 seats, Zamree said Mohd Fadzli can
of the state government to take (BN), Osman A. Bakar (Pejuang), BN (16) and PH (eight). continue to campaign, and voters
Adel, who is also the Ambassador of on the PN candidate. As such, Nor Idayu Hashim (PN) and can cast their ballots for him on
the Republic of Yemen, said he was Amanah, which is a PH Sulaiman Bakar (Independent). BN and PH then decided Dec 7, the polling day.
confident that Anwar would successfully component party, has decided to to work together to form a
steer his unity government to the end of make way for the BN candidate.” “The EC only provides a
its term. venue for candidates to contest.
Mohd Hatta said the PH Their decision to make way for
Yemen Prime Minister Dr Maeen election machinery would work others is based on their political
Abdulmalik Saeed and Somalia Prime considerations.”
Minister Hamza Abdi Barre also conveyed
their congratulatory messages to Anwar
and prayed for Malaysia’s progress.
– Bernama

‘Cabinet to be
formed soonest’

PETALING JAYA: The formation of a Anwar saluting
unity government Cabinet will be made after addressing
as soon as possible, after taking into the monthly
account the views of all component meeting of the
parties in the government, said Prime Prime Minister’s
Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Office in
Putrajaya
He said the matter must be looked into yesterday.
as the size of the Cabinet in the unity – AFPPIC
government would be reduced.

“As I said, this is not usual.
“This unity government involves eight
parties.
“If in the past (when the previous
government) came in, 50, 60 (Cabinet
members were appointed), it was okay.
“If that wasn’t enough, ambassadors
and special advisers (were also
appointed).
“I am not willing to do that.”
Anwar was speaking after chairing a
Pakatan Harapan presidential council
meeting at the PKR headquarters
yesterday. – Bernama

No approvals for
procurements
without tender: PM

PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Restore Malaysia’s glorious days, civil servants urged
Anwar Ibrahim said approvals for
government procurements under his PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister He said reform is required for experience as a former finance the National Action Council on
leadership can no longer be made Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim called the country to change, and that minister, he would not have Cost of Living on Sunday.
without calling for tenders. on civil servants to work with the Malaysia had reached a certain succeeded without the help of the
government leadership to bring level before, but unfortunately has civil service. “They all came fully prepared. I
He told a gathering of staff of the Prime about change, and return the declined in terms of economy, was very happy, there was full
Minister’s Department yesterday that the country to its glorious days. stability and discipline. Anwar said as such, he wants all attendance.
government under his leadership could his soon-to-be-appointed Cabinet
not continue to allow leakages and Addressing the staff of the “We may not be successful if the members to forge good working “We need to develop this and
corruption. Prime Minister’s Department civil service is not with me.” relations with public servants. not allow for some circles to
yesterday, his first meeting with damage the image and strength of
“There can no longer be procurement them since his appointment as Anwar said the public service is “Listen to their views. Our civil servants.”
approvals without tender. Therefore, I premier on Nov 24, Anwar said a pillar of the nation, and it will not intelligence, our tenacity, our
would like to call on all of you to work civil servants need to bring the change even if there is a change in interest will not be the same as Anwar said he would go to
together as a team. Let’s be committed to spirit of islah (bringing back a government or prime minister. their (civil servants) experience,”he departments and ministries to get
saving our country.” situation to a correct, accurate and added. advice and views from civil
appropriate state) for the sake of “Leaders come and go, but civil servants.
He added that when he was in charge the country. servants remain and uphold the Anwar also praised the
of the Finance Ministry, he had given system and rules of the country.” commitment of civil servants as “Only by doing this can we be
instructions not to allow his family reflected at the special meeting of considered as a family working as a
members or close friends to have He added that based on his team.” – Bernama
interests in government-related projects.

Anwar said he is not interested in
“digging” up the problems of the previous
government, but would focus on working
to improve the people’s lives.

“People’s lives, in general, are not as
bad as in some countries, but they
(people) are in a rather difficult situation.

“I’m not interested in digging up old
stories.

“What’s important is the future, what
we can and should do in preparing
ourselves for the future.”

Present at the gathering were Chief
Secretary to the Government Tan Sri
Mohd Zuki Ali and Attorney-General Tan
Sri Idrus Harun. – Bernama

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Active plan to fight graft BN-PH pact based
on need for
o Ministries should submit proposals on ways to eradicate successful in fighting graft.” stability: Zahid
scourge and improve services, say experts Criminologist and Universiti Sains Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR: Cooperation between
█ BY CHARLES RAMENDRAN Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Centre for Policy Research and International Barisan Nasional (BN) and Pakatan Harapan
[email protected] independent panel and former Treasury Studies honorary associate professor Datuk Dr (PH) in forming the state governments in
PETALING JAYA: In a move to prevent further secretary-general. P. Sundramoorthy said although there is a Perak and Pahang is based on the objective of
erosion of public coffers, Prime Minister Datuk foolproof system in place in the civil service to bringing stability to the states, said BN
Seri Anwar Ibrahim should order every ministry He said the government should also exclude prevent abuse and misappropriation of chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid
to submit recommendations on how it intends those implicated or facing trial for corruption government funds, leakage from claims and Hamidi.
to fight corruption and leakage of government from holding ministerial positions as it will acquisitions continues to occur.
funds, said former Transparency International- undermine the people’s trust and confidence in He said it also reflected the reality of a
Malaysia president Tan Sri Ramon Navaratnam. the civil service. “If leakage continues with such a stringent multi-racial society and celebrated diversity in
system, then there must be a cohort of civil accordance with the states’ demographics,
He added that each of the over 30 ministries “This has to be nipped in the bud. It will be a servants involved in facilitating the approval of which are the basis for forming strategic
should make at least 10 recommendations to huge blunder to place someone with a tainted disbursements. cooperation.
fight graft and improve the services it has been background in a high position. The political
entrusted to provide. masters must practise what they preach if they “By the time it is discovered, the damage is “Cooperation between the two political
want civil servants to take them seriously. done. Where are the whistleblowers? It appears blocs is an option and this new approach will
“These proposals should not be delayed but there are those in the system who are willing to be a pioneer move in forging unity and
delivered to the prime minister within two “How can we expect civil servants to believe break the rules.” harmony in the state governments so that
weeks. A special committee should be put in in what they are entrusted with when they have focus on development can continue,” he said
charge to peruse these proposals and prioritise to work under a tainted person? They will be Sundramoorthy, who is also a former on Facebook yesterday.
the ministries requiring the most attention. It put off. Any politician facing ongoing member of the MACC independent panel, said
should be implemented without any corruption cases must clear his name first the new government must re-examine past The Bagan Datuk MP said although
interference, unlike previously when such before becoming part of the Cabinet.” cases of corruption involving civil servants and Perikatan Nasional (PN) refused to join the
policies failed to be executed due to a lack of identify the culprits who had a hand in pact, the spirit of unity remains the core of the
political will. Ramon also called on all politicians to facilitating leakage under orders, threats or in current government.
declare their assets and liabilities. collusion with the perpetrators.
“I believe Anwar is sincere in his vision to The Umno president said such
bring positive changes and good governance. “Both assets and liabilities need to be closely “The committee that was formed to look into cooperation does not detract from the party’s
When we have a reformist for a leader, the civil monitored. One might not accumulate assets such matters has not sent out a strong message principles in any way as the rejection of any
service should take full advantage of it,” said but build up debt. Any acquisition of luxury cars to the wrongdoers. There has not been serious collaboration with PKR, DAP and Bersatu
Ramon, who was also a member of the should be queried. The public should report to action such as expulsions or other severe prior to the move was merely for the purpose
the relevant authorities any sudden and new punishment. We cannot sympathise with of facing the 15th general election, and not a
wealth acquired by politicians or civil servants. wrongdoers as it involves public coffers,” he post-election scenario.
This was done in Hong Kong and it was said, adding that he agrees with Ramon
that those with pending corruption or “The political continuity will not change
criminal cases should not be given positions in Umno’s identity and objective of establishing
the Cabinet. the party, that champions the struggle of the
Malays and Muslims to empower the nation’s
Sarawak keen on education autonomy progress. In line with this development, it
needs to be aligned with the current changes
KUCHING: Sarawak is hoping that the new state’s budget for next year. shortage of teachers in Sarawak but there were and dynamics, and be seen as inclusive,” he
federal government under the leadership of He said although education falls under the still issues with the placement of teachers due said. – Bernama
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to teaching subject specialisation and family-
would consider giving the state autonomy on jurisdiction of the federal government, the state related matters. Ipoh highway stretch
education. government has always placed top priority on temporarily closed
the matter, as evident through various efforts “It is a policy to post spouses together within
Sarawak Education, Innovation and Talent that included improving the physical the same location. We do not want the husband to KUALA LUMPUR: PLUS Malaysia Berhad
Development Minister Datuk Roland Sagah development of schools and continuous teach in Lundu while the wife teaches in Lawas. (PLUS) yesterday announced the temporary
Wee Inn said the matter should be given due professional development programmes for closure of the North-South Expressway (NSE)
consideration as it is the aspiration of all educators. “We have achieved the 90:10 ratio of between the Ipoh Utara and Ipoh Selatan toll
Sarawakians. Sarawakian to non-Sarawakian teachers. We plazas from Km267.3 to Km280.6
On Nov 26, following a meeting with must thank the Education Ministry for this.” (southbound) between 10am and 2.30pm
“Autonomy, if granted, would include Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Abang today to facilitate an emergency response
matters of policy and execution. However, the Openg, Anwar said relations between the On a separate matter, he said the exercise.
federal government shall continue to provide federal and Sarawak government would be construction of the Sarawak Infectious Disease
the required funding,” he told the state strengthened under the unity government. Centre would commence in the first half of 2023 PLUS chief operating officer Datuk Zakaria
assembly in his winding-up speech on the and the project is expected to be completed Ahmad Zabidi said highway users from Kuala
Roland said there was currently no critical within 24 months. – Bernama Kangsar and the north are advised to use the
Jalan Jelapang-Ampang slip road, while those
heading south could re-enter the NSE via the
Ipoh Selatan toll plaza.

“The safety of highway users is always our
top priority. Therefore, emergency response
exercises are conducted regularly to evaluate
the level of preparedness of PLUS personnel
and other agencies,” he said yesterday.

The exercise will also involve various
agencies such as the Malaysian Highway
Authority, police, Road Transport Department
and the Fire and Rescue Department.

Highway users can contact the PLUSLine at
1800-88-0000 for the latest traffic information
or assistance in the event of emergencies.
– Bernama

Committee to monitor
nature park project

SHAH ALAM: The Selangor government will
set up a project-monitoring committee to
ensure the development of the Kuala Selangor
Nature Park project is implemented in
compliance with the established conditions
and standard requirements, the state
assembly was told yesterday.

State Tourism, Environment, Green
Technology and Orang Asli Affairs Committee
chairman Hee Loy Sian said development of
the park will focus on natural resources and
hence, it would have a low impact on the
environment and contribute to the well-being
of the local population.

“The project will be implemented by an
international company with experience in the
eco-tourism development sector,” he said
in reply to Datuk Dr Ahmad Yunus Hairi
(PAS-Sijangkang). – Bernama

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Expedite preventive Rosmah’s
healthcare initiatives: Expert lawyers told to
prioritise money
█ BY ELLY FAZANIZA o Country currently has less than 50 trained Prevention, said the 2030 Agenda laundering case
[email protected] lifestyle medicine physicians when ratio of for Sustainable Development
practitioners to population should be 1:50,000 adopted by the UN in 2015 KUALA LUMPUR: High Court Judge
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s path recognises NCD as a major public Mohamed Zaini Mazlan yesterday
to adopting preventive healthcare health challenge. reminded the defence team
needs to be expedited, given the representing Datin Seri Rosmah
lack of experts in the field of lifestyle “Sustainable Development Goal Mansor in her money laundering and
medicine (LM), according to 3 includes reducing premature tax evasion suit to prioritise the case
Malaysian Society of Lifestyle managing and reversing Similar concerns about the topic NCD mortality by one third by as it has been pending since 2018.
Medicine founder Dr Sivaneswaran non-communicable diseases will be discussed in the upcoming 2030,” he said, adding that NCD kill
Poobalasingam. (NCD) such as diabetes, 2nd Malaysian Lifestyle Medicine 41 million people each year, which Mohamed Zaini said the trial was
LM is a field in medicine that is hypertension, hyperlipidaemia and Conference next month, which is equal to 74% of all deaths still pending four years after the wife
an evidence-based therapeutic obesity. includes the application of LM in globally. of former prime minister Datuk Seri
intervention aiming to prevent, reducing premature mortality from Najib Abdul Razak was charged on
treat and reverse chronic diseases “Similarly, research has shown NCD. The conference will be Oct 4, 2018.
by addressing the causes and that it can reduce plaque in the conducted in a hybrid format and
replacing unhealthy behaviour arteries, among others,” he told The two-day conference themed supported by the Health Ministry. “I’m of the view that the court
with positive ones. theSun. “Lifestyle Medicine: A Prescription should fix trial dates for this case, but
“LM promotes the use of a For Chronic Diseases”, which will International LM experts who if the Court of Appeal allows Datin
predominantly plant-based Sivaneswaran said there are be held from tomorrow at Berjaya will be participating in the Seri Rosmah’s appeal to recuse me
diet, regular physical activity, fewer than 50 trained lifestyle Times Square will deliberate how conference include Cornell from presiding over the trial, the case
restorative sleep, stress medicine physicians in the LM intervention can help meet the University Professor Emeritus in will be heard before another judge,”
management, avoidance of country. UN Agenda for Sustainable Nutritional Biochemistry T. Colin Mohamed Zaini said after lawyer
tobacco products, moderate Development and reduce by one Campbell, Yale University Revin Kumar, representing Rosmah,
alcohol consumption and positive “We need more healthcare third, the rate of premature Yale-Griffin Prevention Research said he needed to consult lead
social connectivity. professionals to have some training mortality from NCD through Centre founder and former director counsel Datuk Geethan Ram Vincent
“It is one of the fastest-growing in lifestyle medicine and doctors prevention and treatment by 2030. Dr David L. Katz, American College on suitable trial dates.
disciplines in medicine. It can play trained in LM as well. of Lifestyle Medicine president-
a significant role in preventing, Sivaneswaran, who is also on the elect Dr Beth Frates and University Earlier, DPP Poh Yih Tinn told the
“For a start, we may target 1,000 advisory board of the International of Reading professor of court the prosecution would call 14
LM physicians. This is still low as Journal of Disease Reversal and Nutrigenetics and Nutrigenomics witnesses.
the ratio of LM practitioners to Prof Vimal Karani.
population needs to be 1:50,000.” The judge then fixed Dec 1 to set
the trial dates.
Preacher charged with rape, sexual assault
Rosmah, 70, is facing 12 counts of
KLANG: A preacher pleaded not Muhammad Fathi at the sessions court in Klang yesterday where he was charged with nine counts of rape, sexual assault money laundering, involving
guilty in the sessions court yesterday and committing unnatural sex. – BERNAMAPIC RM7,097,750, and five counts of
to nine counts of committing rape, failure to declare her income to the
sexual assault and having unnatural Inland Revenue Board.
sex with a teenager between June
2021 and February this year. The offences were allegedly
committed at Affin Bank Berhad in
Muhammad Fathi Na’im Bangunan Getah Asli on Jalan
Mazlam, 30, made the plea before Ampang between Dec 4, 2013 and
judge Syafeera Mohd Said. June 8, 2017 and at the Inland
Revenue Board in Kompleks
The accused, who has three wives Bangunan Kerajaan on Jalan Tuanku
and eight children, was charged with Abdul Halim between May 1, 2014
seven counts of rape and one count and May 1, 2018.
each for sexually assaulting and
committing unnatural sex with the On Sept 1, Mohamed Zaini found
girl, who is now 14 years old. Rosmah guilty of three charges of
corruption relating to a solar hybrid
The offences were allegedly project for 369 rural schools in
committed in a van in front of a Sarawak worth RM1.25 billion and
surau, the Dataran Eco World sentenced her to 10 years in prison
parking area and in a hotel near and a RM970 million fine. – Bernama
Bandar Puncak Alam.
Despatch rider
The charges for rape and sexual jailed for
assault were filed under Section snatch theft
376(1) of the Penal Code and Section
14(a) of the Sexual Offences Against KUALA LUMPUR: A despatch
Children Act 2017 respectively, rider was sentenced to three years’
which provide for imprisonment of jail by the sessions court yesterday
up to 20 years and whipping. for snatching a woman’s gold
necklace two months ago.
On the charge of committing
unnatural sex, Muhammad Fathi Judge Datuk Nu’aman Mahmud
was charged under Section 377CA of Zuhudi handed down the
the Penal Code, which provides for sentence on Zulizan Johari, 41,
imprisonment of up to 30 years and after he changed his plea to guilty
whipping. – Bernama when the case came up for
mention.
Suit filed by Ismail Sabri may be settled without trial
Nu’aman also ordered Zulizan
KUALA LUMPUR: A defamation an ex-parte injunction against He added that the malicious, prime minister by turning his back to serve the jail sentence from the
suit brought by former prime Lokman for the latter to immediately defamatory and untrue statements on Umno. date of his arrest on Sept 23.
minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri delete all videos on his social media were uploaded on four social media
Yaakob against former Umno accounts that allegedly defamed the accounts belonging to the Ismail Sabri also said he had He was charged with snatching
supreme council member Datuk former. defendant, namely the “Lokman never met Mahathir or other a gold necklace with intent to rob
Lokman Noor Adam may be settled Adam” channel on Youtube, political party members for the and cause fear to cleaner Shaleena
without a trial, said lawyer Joshua Ismail Sabri, 62, filed the suit in the “Lokman Noor Adam purpose nor had he engaged in Mohd Shah, 49, at Jalan Klang
Tan, who appeared for Ismail Sabri, his personal capacity on Sept 8, Official” page on Facebook, unprincipled measures to prevent Lama at 9pm on Sept 20.
after the case was mentioned in naming Lokman, 49, as the sole the “lokmanooradam” account the dissolution of Parliament for a
chambers yesterday before High defendant. on Instagram and the general election to be held so that he The offence, under Section 392
Court Judge Datuk Ahmad Shahrir “datoklokmanadam” account could remain as prime minister. of the Penal Code, carries a
Mohd Salleh. He said Lokman had on Aug 22 on TikTok. maximum jail sentence of 14 years
made defamatory statements On Sept 1, Lokman pleaded not and a fine or whipping.
“Today’s case was postponed to against him in a video titled “Bila Ismail Sabri said the words guilty in the sessions court to two
Jan 5, 2023. There may be a potential Presiden Umno Panggil Tak Datang! meant, among others, that he had charges of making and initiating On the day of the incident,
settlement of the matter,” said Tan. Tapi PM Ada Masa Jumpa Mahathir met Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad offensive communications against Zulizan choked the woman and
- Lokman Adam” (When Called by and planned or intended to plan Ismail Sabri and the government via snatched her gold necklace worth
Lokman’s lawyer S. Suresh also Umno President, He Doesn’t Come! with the former prime minister and Facebook using the profile name RM10,000.
said the same. But the PM Has Time to See other political parties to remain as “Lokman Noor Adam Official”.
Mahathir - Lokman Adam). – Bernama Investigations revealed he later
On Sept 12, Ismail Sabri obtained sold the necklace at a jewellery
shop for RM5,500.

DPP Abdul Khaliq Nazeri
appeared for the prosecution
while Zulizan was unrepresented.
– Bernama

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S. Korea striking truckers ordered to return to work

SEOUL: South Korea ordered 300 billion won (RM1 billion) and management during my term and billion won as of Monday, said Some non-union truckers also
striking truckers in the cement disrupting industrial activity in will never compromise with lobby group Korea Cement halted transport, it added.
industry to return to work yesterday, Asia’s fourth-largest economy, illegality.” Association.
an unprecedented step that invokes which expects growth to slump Yoon said his government’s
tough strike-busting laws as next year. As the strike enters its sixth day, It added that about 1,000 of tough response to strikes this year is
construction sites run out of work has halted at more than 250 roughly 2,500 bulk cement trailers starting to establish the rule of law
building materials nationwide. “Please return to your positions building sites, or about half of all are unionised, but the industry had in industrial relations.
before it’s too late,” President Yoon sites, as supplies of concrete grow shipped just a tenth of the usual
The second strike in less than six Suk-yeol told a Cabinet meeting. scarce, the government said. daily shipments needed for the peak The Yoon administration is the
months over minimum pay is season from September to early first in the country’s history to issue
causing daily losses of an estimated “I will firmly establish the rule of The cement industry estimates a December. an order forcing striking transport
law between labour and cumulative output loss of about 64 workers back to their jobs. – Reuters

China beefs up security Death row inmates
sue over hanging

in wake of Covid protests TOKYO: Three death row prisoners filed a
lawsuit against the Japanese government
o Police out in force as around the country. been ordered to close at 10pm (10pm yesterday, arguing that execution by hanging is
demonstrators call for The demonstrators said Covid restrictions Malaysian time) for “disease control”. cruel and should be abolished, their lawyer
president Xi to step down, said.
end lockdown were to blame for hampering rescue efforts, In semi-autonomous Hong Kong, where
claims the government has denied as it mass democracy protests erupted in 2019, Japan is one of the few economically
SHANGHAI: China’s major cities of Beijing accused “forces with ulterior motives” of dozens gathered at the Chinese University to developed countries to still have the death
and Shanghai were blanketed with security linking the fire deaths to the strict Covid mourn the victims of the Urumqi fire. penalty, and hanging has been its sole
personnel yesterday in the wake of controls. execution method for around a century and a
nationwide rallies calling for political US President Joe Biden is monitoring the half.
freedoms and an end to Covid lockdowns. Anger over lockdowns has widened to calls unrest, the White House said on Monday.
for political change, with protesters holding The trio at the Osaka detention centre,
The country’s leadership faced a weekend up blank sheets of paper to symbolise the Meanwhile, China said it would speed up a whose identities have not been revealed, are
of protests not seen in decades, as anger over censorship the world’s most populous push to vaccinate people aged 60 and older “seeking an injunction” against death by
unrelenting lockdowns fuelled deep-rooted country is subjected to. against Covid-19 after the country posted hanging, lawyer Kyoji Mizutani told AFP.
frustration with the country’s political system record daily case numbers in recent days.
as a whole. More protests were planned for Monday They are also demanding compensation of
night but did not materialise, with AFP Beijing’s National Health Commission ¥33 million (RM1.07 million) for the
A deadly fire last week in Urumqi, the journalists in Beijing and Shanghai noting a (NHC) pledged to “accelerate the increase in psychological distress caused since they were
capital of northwest China’s Xinjiang region, heavy police presence of hundreds of vehicles the vaccination rate for people over the age of given the death sentence in 2000.
was the catalyst for the wave of outrage, with and officers on the streets. 80, and continue to increase the vaccination
protesters taking to the streets of cities rate for people aged 60 to 79”. A legal victory would force a stunning
People who had attended weekend rallies shake-up of execution laws in Japan, where
said on Monday they had received phone calls It also said it would “establish a special public support is high for capital punishment
from law enforcement officers demanding working group to make special arrangements despite international criticism.
information about their movements. for the vaccination of the elderly against
Covid”. More than 100 people are on death row,
In Shanghai, near a site where weekend including many serial killers.
protests saw bold calls for the resignation of “It is necessary to conduct popular science
President Xi Jinping, bar staff said they had education on the meaning and benefits of Executions are usually implemented long
vaccination,” it added. – AFP after sentencing, with inmates held for years in
solitary confinement and only told of their
impending death a few hours beforehand.

When their time comes, blindfolded convicts
are led to a spot with their feet bound and hands
cuffed before a trapdoor opens below them.

The mechanism is triggered in an adjacent
room where several officers each press a button
simultaneously, with none told which one is
“live”.

Two prisoners filed a separate lawsuit last
year against the late-notice system, arguing that
it causes psychological pain.

Mizutani called for more “open discussions”
around the death penalty in Japan, which is
often treated secretively.

In July, the nation executed a man convicted
of killing seven people in a 2008 truck-ramming
and stabbing rampage in Tokyo’s Akihabara
electronics district. – AFP

A demonstrator BRIEFS MURDER SUSPECT
holding up a sign EXTRADITED TO NZ
to protest China’s
zero-Covid WELLINGTON: A 42-year-old woman has
policies at the been extradited from South Korea to New
University of Zealand, where she will appear in court
California today charged with murdering two children
Berkeley campus whose remains were found in suitcases sold
in the US on at an auction. New Zealand police said
Monday. yesterday “three police officers travelled to
–AFPPIC South Korea to transport the woman”, who
arrived at Auckland Airport in the afternoon
Aussie largest state to refund virus-related fines and was taken to Manukau police station.
Seoul’s justice ministry said key evidence in
SYDNEY: Australia’s largest state will Redfern Legal Centre, a free legal service, the decision. the case had also been handed to New
withdraw or refund tens of thousands of fines launched a test case in July on behalf of three All sanctions, including driver licence Zealand officials.“She will be held in custody
issued during the Covid pandemic after plaintiffs arguing their fines of between overnight, when she will then be expected
government lawyers conceded yesterday that A$1,000 and A$3,000 were invalid because the restrictions will be stopped. to appear in the Manukau District Court on
some fines were invalid, after a test case penalty notices did not sufficiently describe Those who have already paid will be two charges of murder,“ police added. – AFP
initiated by a legal advocacy group. the offence.
refunded. CALL TO PUT GREAT BARRIER
Australian states and territories instituted Government lawyers conceded the “Today, justice has been granted to three REEF ON‘DANGER’LIST
strict restrictions during the pandemic, plaintiff’s fines did not meet legal
including limits on travel and movement requirements in a hearing at the New South people who took on the NSW government SYDNEY: Australia’s Great Barrier Reef should
outside the home. Wales Supreme Court yesteday. regarding the validity of their Covid fines and be added to a list of “in danger” World
won,” said Samantha Lee, acting solicitor for Heritage sites, said UN experts who warned
Police in New South Wales, the largest Shortly after, the Commissioner of Fines the plaintiffs. the fading wonder has been “significantly
state, could issue fines of A$1,000 (RM3,000) Administration withdrew 33,121 fines, just impacted” by climate change. A Unesco-
to individuals who breached public health under half the 62,138 Covid-related fines Revenue NSW said the challenge was on a tasked report said on Monday warming seas
orders. issued. The remaining fines are unaffected by “technical basis” and the court’s decision did and agricultural pollution had put the reef at
not mean the offences had not been risk. The Great Barrier Reef is one of
committed. – Reuters Australia’s premier tourist drawcards and
putting it on the in-danger list could
substantially tarnish its allure for
international visitors. Unesco considered
listing the reef after a report in 2021 but
held off following lobbying from Australia’s
previous conservative government. – AFP

7theSUN ON WEDNESDAY | NOVEMBER 30, 2022
NEWS WITHOUT BORDERS

MAN TO BE EXECUTEDBRIEFS US disputes China’s claim over illegal intrusion
OVER MURDER OF COP
BEIJING: China’s military said yesterday it statement was “false”, calling it “the latest in a Sea, and the waters have become one of many
WASHINGTON: A man convicted of drove away a US guided-missile cruiser that long string of PRC actions to misrepresent flashpoints in the testy relationship between it
murder will be put to death in the “illegally intruded” into waters near the South lawful US maritime operations”. and the United States.
midwestern US state of Missouri China Sea’s Spratly Islands, an assertion the US
yesterday in an execution that his Navy disputed. “USS Chancellorsville conducted this America rejects what it calls China’s
19-year-old daughter was barred FONOP in accordance with international law unlawful territorial claims in the resource-rich
from witnessing. Kevin Johnson, a “The actions of the US military seriously and then continued on to conduct normal waters.
37-year-old African American man, violated China’s sovereignty and security,” said operations in waters where high seas freedoms
was sentenced to death for the 2005 the Southern Theatre Command of the apply,” the statement said, referring to a US warships have sailed through the South
murder of a white policeman in a People’s Liberation Army spokesman Tian “freedom of navigation operation” by its China Sea with increasing frequency in recent
suburb of St Louis. Johnson is set to Junli. military acronym. years in an effort to show the Chinese claims
be executed by lethal injection in a are not valid.
prison in the town of Bonne Terre. The ship in question, the USS “The United States is defending every
Johnson’s daughter, Corionsa Chancellorsville guided-missile cruiser, had nation’s right to fly, sail and operate wherever Earlier, China’s military said the US cruiser’s
“Khorry” Ramey, sued to be allowed recently sailed through the Taiwan Strait. international law allows.” latest passage showed that the United States
to witness her father’s execution but a was a “security risk maker” in the South China
federal court turned down her In a statement, the US Navy said the Chinese China claims nearly all of the South China Sea. – Reuters
request because she is below the
minimum state age of 21. Corene We will not back down on
Kendrick, a lawyer for Ramey and the Ukraine aid: Nato chief
American Civil Liberties Union,
condemned the court’s refusal to o Alliance to focus on ramping up military assistance, people with no heat, water or power.
allow her client to attend the deliver non-lethal aid such as fuel, winter supplies to Kyiv Germany, which holds the G7 presidency,
execution. – AFP
BUCHAREST: Nato chief Jens Stoltenberg long as it takes. We will not back down,” also scheduled a meeting of the Group of Seven
MORE THAN 300 DEAD yesterday said the alliance will not pull back in Stoltenberg said in a speech in Bucharest. rich nations, with some partners on the
IN IRAN UNREST its support for Ukraine, calling on partners to sidelines of the Nato talks as it presses for ways
pledge more winter aid to Kyiv as it braced itself He added that the only way to get the right to speed up reconstructing Ukraine’s energy
TEHRAN: More than 300 people have for more cold and darkness due to Russian terms for a negotiation to begin would be for infrastructure.
been killed in Iran since protests attacks on infrastructure. Ukraine to advance on the battlefield.
erupted over the death in morality Washington is working with US firms and
police custody of Mahsa Amini on Nato foreign ministers meeting in Bucharest His comments were echoed by several European nations to locate equipment that can
Sept 16, a Revolutionary Guards are focusing on ramping up military assistance ministers from the 30-member alliance, who help restore high-voltage transmission stations
general said yesterday. “Everyone in to Ukraine such as air defence systems and were also be joined by Finland and Sweden, as damaged by Russian missile strikes, a senior
the country has been affected by the ammunition, even as diplomats acknowledge they look to secure full membership pending state department official told reporters.
death of this lady. I think we have had supply and capacity issues, but also discussed Turkish and Hungarian ratifications.
perhaps more than 300 martyrs and non-lethal aid as well. France and Germany are sending more than
people killed, including children, “The coming months will be a big test for us 100 power generators each to help stabilise the
since this incident,“ Brigadier General Part of this non-lethal aid – goods such as all. For Ukraine, it is existential. For us, moral. electricity grid.
Amirali Hajizadeh said in a video fuel, medical supplies, winter equipment and We must continue helping Ukraine for as long
published by the Mehr news agency. drone jammers – has been delivered through a as necessary,” said Slovak Foreign Minister On the military side, Nato keeps pushing
The toll includes dozens of police, Nato assistance package that allies can Rastislav Kacer. weapons manufacturers to accelerate
troops and militia killed in clashes contribute to and which Stoltenberg aims to production but a second diplomat cautioned
with demonstrators or murdered. The increase. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky there were increasing problems with supply
latest toll is much closer to the figure warned his fellow citizens of new Russian capacity.
of at least 416 “killed in the “Nato will continue to stand for Ukraine as attacks this week that could be as bad as last
suppression of protests in Iran” week’s, the worst yet, which left millions of “We are doing the maximum we can on
published by Oslo-based group Iran deliveries, but there is a real problem. The
Human Rights. – AFP Ukrainians know it. Even the US weapons
industry, despite its strength, is having issues,”
UN urges shipping the diplomat said. – Reuters
industry to
cut emissions DRUGS BY
AIR ... Indian
GENEVA: The United Nations warned Border Security
yesterday that carbon emissions from Force (BSF)
shipping were growing, calling on the personnel
vast industry to scrap old, polluting display a drone
vessels and upgrade infrastructure to with packets of
speed up its green transition. heroin that was
shot down by
The UN trade and development BSF troops near
agency UNCTAD highlighted the vital the Shahpur
role shipping plays in the global border outpost
economy, with over 80% of all traded in Amritsar
goods in the world moved by sea. yesterday.
– AFPPIC
But while the world is becoming
increasingly aware of the need to slash
greenhouse gas emissions to avert
catastrophic climate change, the global
maritime fleet saw emissions rise by
4.7% between 2020 and 2021 alone,
it said.

“That number is heading in the
wrong direction,” said UNCTAD chief
Rebeca Grynspan.

Grynspan, a former vice-president of
Costa Rica, also raised concerns about
the average age of ships sailing the seas
currently standing at nearly 22 years.

“Our ships pollute more as they get
older,” she said, stressing the need for “a
whole new generation of ships that can
use the most cost-efficient fuels and can
integrate seamlessly with smart digital
systems. – AFP

Colombia deploys troops to fight drug gangs

BOGOTÁ: Colombia is to deploy 400 soldiers to left-wing president, had called the meeting peace pact that disarmed the FARC in 2017, and Venezuela, where the powerful
fight drug traffickers operating across its rural with senior military officers after recent according to local media. Colombian drug cartel, the Gulf Cartel, and
southern borders, after a recent spike in killings fighting between armed groups left 18 dead the Colombian guerrillas of the rebel National
and internal displacement, the South American and displaced a dozen families in the The government said the two groups are Liberation Army (ELN) operate respectively.
country’s government said on Monday. southwestern region of Putumayo, bordering fighting for control of drug trafficking routes
Ecuador and Peru. in the forests between Colombia and The ELN, considered the last active
There will be six sectors along Colombia’s Ecuador. guerrilla movement in the country, resumed
borders with Ecuador, Peru and Brazil, “with The clashes pitted a dissident faction of peace talks with the Petro government in
400 soldiers and officers who will be on the the FARC guerrillas – the “Carolina Ramirez” “We have contacted neighboring countries Caracas on Nov 21.
front line of operations, to block the drug front – against another armed group, the because we have seen an activity that we are
trafficking corridors,” Interior Minister Alfonso “Comandos de la Frontera”. going to fight with our army, but also with During his inaugural speech in August, Petro
Prada said after a security Cabinet meeting. international cooperation”, said Prada. declared that it was “time to have a new
The “Carolina Ramirez” front belongs to international convention which accepts that the
President Gustavo Petro, the country’s first the largest faction that withdrew from the He added that the Colombian government war against drugs has failed”. – AFP
had also spoken with authorities in Panama

8 theSUN ON WEDNESDAY | NOVEMBER 30, 2022 Find common LETTERS
ground in nature
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of Nature is the supreme law and the It is stock-in-trade for preachers to assert
WITH a unity government in place, Book of Nature is the omnipresent world supremacy for their religion. Crucial measures
it is now up to the fragmented scripture – the only scripture that Supremacy claims are valid only within the to reset nation
electorate to find a common has existed on Earth since its context of the civilisation upon which that
ground upon which the people beginning and is everywhere religion is anchored. To ensure all the people THE new government should pay
can stand together in all their diversities. present. of that civilisation bind together, a state immediate and full attention to the five Rs.
Contrary to popular assumption, economic Natural law is divine law. Follow religion is proclaimed with supremacist
concerns do not provide a common ground it and you are nature compliant, doctrines. Supremacy claims that extend 1. Restore. It should work hard to
as the 15th general election (GE15) has beyond a civilisational context ignite warfare restore public confidence that all races will
shown that voters care less for money and break it and you are nature defiant. in a situation where that religion encounters be treated equally in terms of providing
more for their emotions. Climate change is happening because the supremacy claims of another religion opportunities and education,
humanity is nature defiant, and hence, God anchored upon a different civilisation.
At every ceramah, politicians sent the defiant. 2. Reassure. It should reassure all
crowd on an emotional high by stoking There are three great natural laws that Many nations have one religion in an religious groups that their freedoms as
fear that the enemy was at the gates society must obey to be nature compliant: official position – be it Christianity, Islam, protected in the Constitution will not be
and must be vanquished so that you Diversity. Without it there is no existence. Judaism, Hinduism or Buddhism – but compromised,
can have the Malaysia you desire. Diversity is fundamental because the base leadership is contextual and does not confer
At no ceramah was there a debate material of the universe is just emptiness. world supremacy. Any religion playing a lead 3. Resist. It should resist all temptation
on the rival economic packages From emptiness, you get the atoms which role is in an elder position, and should for politicking to gain political mileage but
highlighted in the manifestos of comprise mostly empty space. Scientists encourage all religions in the nation to to focus on solving the problems and
every coalition. probing the sub-atomic particles have found collaborate so as to establish a common needs of the people,
them to be just as empty as the atom itself. ground for integration of the economy and
In retrospect, the GE15 From emptiness you get form, and the way ecology. An elder who leads and not lords it 4. Remedy. It should institute actions
campaign has been a missed nature keeps the show going is to have a over others earns the highest respect and and introduce solutions to remedy the
opportunity to heal the deep fissures in ceaseless parade of myriad diverse forms. The deference towards his authority. injustice suffered by and the neglect of all
our society by focusing the rakyat’s attention moment the parade ends, the universe Universality. To understand what indigenous people, and
on the growing evidence that Earth is turning vanishes. universality means, watch the FIFA World
inhospitable for human life. This is the This is why you find diversity everywhere Cup now going on. When Salem Al-Dawsari 5. Ratify. It should ratify all international
common ground – a pressing quest for in nature. No single form is supreme across its of Saudi Arabia curled a winner in the 53rd conventions where Malaysia is a signatory.
integration of the economy and ecology. class, because all forms are transient – with a minute of the match against Argentina, all
Without ecology there is no economy, beginning and, hence, an end – including eight billion people on Earth were technically These measures will go a long way to
because all life depends on the earth’s cultures, ethnicities and religions. Malaysia able to see it happen the moment it reset the nation, which many believe has
resources. To let the climate deteriorate had an early start in diversity politics, but happened. Live satellite coverage has made been in troubled waters over the past
further is to wreck the economy. veered towards losing this essential feature at the World Cup a universal game. years. They should go hand in hand with
GE15. Rejection of diversity led one election actions to address issues of cost of living
But ask the politicians about climate campaigner to declare that he wanted to The law of universality requires any and economic uncertainty.
change, and they will answer dismissively slaughter the infidels or the fantasised fundamental ingredient to be omnipresent.
that it is just a set of devastating natural enemies of his religion. Water is one example. As it is essential for life, Additionally, the first order of business
occurrences that can be managed with In another instance, a youth leader at a water is one of the most abundant molecules when Parliament reconvenes is to have all
reduction of carbon emissions, switch to solar ceramah condemned opponents of his party in the universe. A fundamental religious MPs to pledge and rededicate themselves
panels and planting of trees. However, these to hell, unmindful of the remark that United teaching is one that is contained in the to uphold the Constitution and pledge
are merely behavioural changes that slow Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres scriptures of all religions. Unselfish, to always act in accordance with the
down but do not stop climate deterioration. made early this month at a climate unconditional love (known as “agape” in Rukun Negara.
conference: “We are on a highway to climate Christianity and “metta” in Buddhism) is an
What is needed on top of behavioural hell with our foot on the accelerator.” This is example of a fundamental and universal These instruments were first introduced
changes is systemic change that requires the real hell we are heading towards, teaching that predates civilisation. It has been for a purpose, that is to ensure the peace,
human society to undergo a definitive whatever our religion. “Humanity has a practised by hunter-gatherer tribes for progress, viability and future of our
restructuring so that it becomes nature choice: Cooperate or perish,” Antonio 300,000 years. beloved multiracial country. They were not
compliant instead of nature defiant. Climate warned. meant to be applied selectively or
change is not a change of weather, it is a Collaboration. Watching videos that show It is on the base of these universal values expediently but to be used holistically. And
funeral parade in the making. No other predators eating prey, we are misled into that all religions can unite and find a that is: Every MP should always quote
lifeforms but humans destroy other species, thinking that nature is all a tooth-and-nail common ground, shedding their claims to that section of the Constitution or
chop down forests, poison rivers, ravage the fight to the death. But naturalists have world supremacy. The catalyst for switching Rukun Negara.
earth and pollute the air. amassed convincing evidence that from a supremacist to a universalist way of
competition and cooperation exist as thinking is climate change. Do not forgo this Two other matters, if addressed
We commit actions that destroy the complementary aspects. Both are subsumed last chance as nature is the only power expeditiously, will go a long way to ease
environment because we are nature defiant, under a higher law of collaboration wherein capable of uniting all the diverse elements in the burdens of the ordinary folk and ensure
and have misconstrued the teachings of species develop synergistic relationships to our nation. that their safety and health are always
scripture. Religious teachers interpret maintain ecosystem vibrancy. prioritised. One is the matter of
scriptural verses on creation in such The writer champions interfaith harmony. overhauling and improving the
anthropocentric manner as to get us Comments: [email protected]. government’s administrative machinery by
believing that God has created nature to put it the simplification or even removal of
at the service of humanity. We are to reign non-essential red tape. This will make it
supreme over nature, which is just a machine easier for people to spend more time and
with all its parts created by God, so the energy doing whatever they have to do to
preachers claim. eke out a living.

But a careful enlightened reading of the The other matter is for all local
scriptures of all religions show that nature is authorities to be performance-oriented to
not a creation of God. Nature is the hand of provide proper service to the public, and to
God, metaphorically speaking. When imbibe a strong maintenance culture to
scriptures assert that God is One without a ensure their safety and well-being.
second, they are saying that there is only one
reality. There is nothing else but God and Its Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye
manifestation as nature. God is in the stone, Chairman,
but the stone is not God.
Alliance for a Safe Community
The force that creates all things on Earth is
nature as the manifestation of God. The Rule

W E D N E S DAY
30 NOVEMBER 2022

Back for The tough and
another Round determined
Detective Ma. –
TVN ASIA

o South Korean powerhouse Ma Dong-seok
returns in another action-packed thriller

THE South Korean crime Son portrays Detective Ma’s newest every film.”
thriller The Outlaws was a adversary. – TVN ASIA The Outlaws was full of witty ad-
standout hit in 2017, and characters. I hope you can see how libs, are there a lot of
introduced the character of criminals are always brought to improvisations in The Roundup as
Ma Seok-do, a hard-nosed detective justice.” well?
in Seoul’s Major Crimes Unit, played You participated in the planning “Well, the lines that seemed
by Ma Dong-seok. and production of the film. What improvised are actually part of the
did you prioritise? script and what seems to be part of
The film saw Detective Ma and his “Many people talk about ‘cinematic the script is an improvisation. You
unit try and stop a turf war between universes’ these days. In my opinion, can expect a script and ad-libs that
Chinese and Korean gangs, and was sequel films need to be different from seem like the other.”
praised for its high stakes action and its first film. So adding a twist to the Many people have been waiting for
gritty realism. story is necessary. But the essence of a mind-blowing crime action film.
The Roundup is being realistic. I “The Roundup has a bigger scale than
A sequel to the film called The studied real crime cases and received The Outlaws, and one of the best
Roundup was released this May, and many references from detectives. I things about The Outlaws is that all
is currently South Korea’s highest used some references which I can the characters are full of life. This
grossing film. Ma and other key incorporate into the film to show that time there are more characters with
members of the cast reprised their criminals will always be brought to even greater punch. You will have fun
roles,including Choi Gwi-Hwa as justice. With that in mind, I put some just watching these actors play their
Captain Jeon, Heo Dong-won as twists and plots in the sequel. roles. You mentioned mind-blowing
Detective Oh Dong-gyun and Ha Jun “I discussed it with director Lee Sang- action. Actually, that’s the film’s kick.
as Detective Kang Hong-seok. yong and we studied the story Son Suk-ku has made some
together with the actors to come up exceptional action scenes, you will
In addition, Park Ji-hwan returns with the film. We are preparing for see how great Suk-ku is in action
as Jang I-soo, a gangster from the first more films in this series and we are scenes.”
film who became a fan favourite. trying to show something fresh in What does the character Ma Seok-
do mean to you?
In The Roundup, Detective Ma “Ma Seok-do, as a character, has a lot
travels to Vietnam to extradite a of ‘me’ in it. First of all, it was my
suspect, but soon finds himself childhood dream to become a
embroiled in a series of murders of policeman. And as an actor, I always
Korean tourists, and must hunt down want to do detective or action films,
a ruthless killer named Kang Hae- but those roles didn’t really come to
sang, played by Son Sok-ku. me. So, I thought ‘I should create one’
when I participated in producing this
Son has been making a name for film.
himself with various projects in “I spent half of my life with boxing
recent years. He takes on the and the other half with acting. I
challenge of becoming a memorable wanted to show some action in this
villain who could make a lasting film. To me, the character of Ma Seok-
impression on the audience for years do is like myself. Both the film and
to come. the character have a huge meaning to
me.”
In the sequel, both Detective Ma Are there any new action scenes
and Son go head-to-head, in a deadly from Detective Ma?
no-holds-barred battle for justice. “I used to do boxing for a long time.
This time, will Detective Ma be able So most of my action scenes are
to catch the killer? based on boxing. But as a detective, I
need to show more dominance and
In this interview transcript defend myself. So you can expect
provided by tvN Asia, Ma talks about diverse action scenes that are
his latest role and what fans can look gratifying and satisfying. Some
forward to in the film: scenes require Judo techniques so I
What experience will the audience asked my close friend Kim Dong-
have when watching The Roundup? hyun to teach me Judo, and applied
“The Roundup is a story about what I learnt ... I guess that will be
detectives making the city free of another interesting part of the action
crime. We have a ferocious new
villain and a great line-up of

Ma and Choi reprise their roles as the two seasoned detectives Ma and Jeon. –
TVN ASIA

scenes.” Any message that you would like to
How is your chemistry with Son? share with fans abroad?
“It is my first time filming with Suk- “Thank you for watching my films.
ku. But I can tell how carefully he You are even watching Korean films
studied his character. He always has through subtitles. I’m doing my best
more questions for his characters and to return your love through great
he always studies. He put in so much movies.”
effort. I appreciate it as a co-star and
producer of the film. It is my first Watch The Roundup on tvN
time, but it felt so natural to work with Movies (Astro CH395 (HD) & Astro
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ENTERTAINMENT chTaarkgiengof her role hair and makeup team. Colleen Atwood is
o Gwendoline Christie says she was allowed to craft rightfully a legend, and what she does is
10 theSun LYFE ON WEDNESDAY | NOVEMBER 30, 2022 the look of her character on Netlfix’s Wednesday close to witchcraft in terms of
transformation. It is an honour of my life (to
Metallica’s upcoming world tour will stretch over FOR Netflix’s recent dark comedy “He said, ‘You can do whatever you like work with both of them).”
two years. – INSTAGRAM Wednesday, actress Gwendoline with the character, feel free to make it
Christie was encouraged by director whatever you want and we’ll keep talking The first season of Wednesday will see
Metallica announce Tim Burton to customise her about it,’” Christie said. Wednesday Addams (Jenna Ortega) being
new album and character on the show. enrolled in Nevermore Academy, a school
tour dates “And that was an unbelievable for monstrous outcasts after she is expelled
The Game of Thrones alum, who plays opportunity from this great cinematic from her initial high school.
ON Monday, legendary heavy metal band Principal Larissa Weems on the show, master.”
Metallica announced the title of their upcoming shared how her time as Nevermore In Nevermore, Weems is the academy’s
album 72 Seasons, as well as its release date on Academy’s fearless leader made her feel With her influence in the role, Christie tough and protective principal with strict
April 14, 2023 The band also dropped Lux terna, “beautiful.” explained what her time as Weems meant to protocols in place. The character is also a
the lead track from the album. The band also her personally. “shapeshifter”; someone who can take the
announced a forthcoming world tour, which will In a conversation with Entertainment form of anyone or anything.
take place between 2023 and 2024. Weekly, Christie revealed that director Tim “It is the first time I’ve ever felt beautiful
Burton asked Christie to help create the role on screen,” she added. In shaping the role, Christie was inspired
The tour will begin in Amsterdam in April 2023, – and all of Weems’ characteristics. by Alfred Hitchcock films.
while Montreal and Edmonton are set to host “I cannot express my extreme gratitude
concerts the following summer. more heartily to Tim and Colleen and our “This idea kept coming to me of Larissa
Weems being someone who was an outcast,
72 Seasons, which will be released on the who went to a school for outcasts, that was
band’s own label, Blackened Recordings, is always second best and was always in
produced by Greg Fidelman with co-production Morticia’s (played by Catherine Zeta-Jones)
assistance from founding members James shadow,” Christie said.
Hetfield and Lars Ulrich.
“What kept coming to me was this idea
Singer Hetfield described the concept of the of this Hitchcock-style heroine, this screen
album as being centred around the first 18 years siren, that maybe that young woman
of a person’s life, which adds up to 72 seasons. The would look to our mystic portal, the
album would be centred on how our perception cinema, to be an incarnation of her
of the world now is affected by the events of fantasies. And weirdly, Tim had exactly the
these formative years. There would be a total of 12 same idea and so did Colleen Atwood.” – by
tracks on the album. Mark Mathen Victor

“72 seasons. The first 18 years of our lives that Christie said it
form our true or false selves. The concept that we was the first time
were told ‘who we are’ by our parents,” Hetfield she felt beautiful
said. on screen. –
NETFLIX
The band is currently enjoying a resurgence in
popularity after its 1986 song Master of Puppets
was included in the Stranger Things Season 4
finale on Netflix. – by Thashine Selvakumaran

Jennifer Lopez’s new album about Ben Affleck
DAYS after announcing her new album, to talk about the record, which will be her 2002 album This Is Me... Then, which was
This Is Me... Now, Jennifer Lopez sat first one in eight years. dedicated to and inspired by her highly
down with Zane Lowe on Apple Music 1 The album is a follow-up release to her publicised relationship with Ben Affleck
at the time.
Hyun (left) and Son pictured on their wedding day. Lopez (right) said her latest album is inspired by her rekindled romance with Affleck. – REUTERS
– SOOMPI “We captured me at this moment in
time when I was reunited with the love of
Son Ye-Jin, Hyun Bin my life and we decided we were going to
welcome their first child be together forever. The whole message
of the album [This Is Me...Then] is, ‘This
THE stars of K-drama series Crash Landing On You love exists. This is a real love,‘” Lopez told
Son Ye-jin and Hyun Bin became parents to their Lowe.
first child, a boy, on Nov 27.
She continued: “Now I think what the
The baby’s arrival came as a bit of a surprise to message of [This Is Me...Now] is – if you
the couple. According to K-Media, the couple was have, like me at times, lost hope, almost
told that their baby would be due in December. given up, don’t. True love does exist and
some things do last forever and that’s
Both of their management agencies confirmed real. I want to put that message out into
the news, with Son’s agency, MSteam the world and that does take a lot of
Entertainment, confirming that the mother and vulnerability.”
child were doing well.
Nearly 17 years after calling off their
“Son Ye Jin gave birth today to a baby boy. engagement in 2004, the couple began
Both the mother and child are healthy,“ the dating again in 2021. Reflecting on that
agency said in the statement. time of her life, Lopez admitted she
refused to perform the Affleck-inspired
Son, 40, is reported recovering at a postpartum songs from her 2002 record, which
care center in Yeoksam, Seoul, according to the included songs like Dear Ben, due to the
JTBC while Hyun Bin, 40, missed his son’s birth as pain of the breakup.
he was filming in Mongolia, according to South
Korean media reports. She recalled: “Once we called off that
wedding 20 years ago, it was the biggest
Son Ye Jin and Hyun Bin met while co-starring heartbreak of my life, and I honestly felt
in the 2018 film The Negotiation. They began like I was going to die,” she said. “It sent
dating while filming the hit drama series Crash me on a spiral for the next 18 years where
Landing on You. I just couldn’t get it right. But now, 20
years later, it does have a happy ending.”
The pair went on to tie the knot in March of
this year and announced in June that they are No official release date has been
expecting their first child together. – by Hazique assigned to This Is Me… Now, but it is
Zairill expected to arrive next year. – by Marietta
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23.6 Retail 594.8 573.4 21.4

31.0 Foreign 761.0 771.7 -10.7

100.0 2472.1 2472.1 0 9.58 36.30 906.74 71.20 134.99 152.77 25.12 24.20
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Preliminary stats (excluding trade amendments). For final data, please refer to www.bursamalaysia.com 1,476.96 3,149.75 28,027.84 14,709.64 2,433.39
Source: Bursa Malaysia 3,276.36 18,204.68 7,253.30

KL MARKET SUMMARY PetDag Q3 net profit more
November 29, 2022

INDICES 10,544.51 CHANGE -32.28 than doubles to RM275.9m
FBMEMAS
FBMKLCI 1,476.96 -9.58
CONSUMER PRODUCTS 570.12 +2.00
INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS 181.58 -3.78
CONSTRUCTION 154.12 +0.40
FINANCIAL SERVICES 16,649.05 -50.10
ENERGY 763.91 +4.82
TELECOMMUNICATIONS 591.42 -2.72 o Company registers the improved economic environment post Revenue for the quarter rose 93% to
HEALTH CARE 1,682.56 -18.90 improved performance in Covid-19 pandemic. RM10.13 billion from the previous
TRANSPORTATION 816.75 +0.14 all business segments, corresponding period, and by 75% to
PROPERTY 654.26 +12.49 declares 20 sen dividend Its commercial segment saw better RM27.3 billion for the cumulative nine-
PLANTATION 6,807.23 -9.92 for quarter growth in gross profit during the quarter on month period, attributed to higher sales
FBMSHA 10,662.57 -25.05 the back of increased sales volume, driven volume and higher average selling prices.
FBMACE 5,196.72 +5.08 by a surge in international travel and growth
TECHNOLOGY 62.50 +0.09 in the services industry, as the tourism Net profit for the nine months ended
sector continued to gain momentum. Sept 30, 2022 swelled 61% to RM632.14
TURNOVER VALUE million from RM392.56.
3.396 BIL RM2.472 BIL The retail and the convenience
segments also registered higher gross profit, PetDag has declared an interim dividend
5 MOST ACTIVES PETALING JAYA: Petronas Dagangan Bhd contributed by the easing of Covid-19 of 20 sen per ordinary share for the quarter
November 29, 2022 (PetDag) recorded a more than twofold restrictions during the endemic phase, at entitlement date on Dec 14, 2022, and
increase in net profit to RM275.97 million in compared to the movement control order payable on Dec 27, 2022.
the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2022
STOCK VOL CLSG (sen) +/– (sen) (Q3’22) from RM119.31 million in the same (MCO) imposed in the “We will continue to strengthen our core
ASB 249,704,500 19.5 -1.0 quarter last year. corresponding business, progressing with the country’s
MQTECH 132,069,600 5.0 +1.0 quarter last economic recovery while remaining
SMTRACK 127,314,700 6.0 +1.0 year. cautious of external headwinds and global
MMAG 120,478,300 3.0 UNCH uncertainties, including the future risk of
TOPGLOV 75,515,500 87.5 -3.5 Managing director and CEO global recession.
Azrul Osman Rani said there
was stronger performance “Moving forward, we will double down
across all business our efforts to grow our revenue streams
segments, on
course with from non-fuel product segments as
5 TOP GAINERS we continue to shape our
November 29, 2022 sustainability pathway,”
Azrul said.

STOCK VOL CLSG (RM) +/– RM
PETDAG 438,900 22.40 +0.32
RALCO 271,200 0.94 +0.30
MASTER 1,433,300 2.43 +0.24
TENAGA 13,618,100 9.02 +0.24
DLADY 2,600 31.06 +0.22

5 TOP LOSERS
November 29, 2022

STOCK VOL CLSG (RM) +/– RM
PCHEM 11,659,700 8.52 -0.56
HEXTECH 13.20 -0.40
MPI 35,600 27.00 -0.40
AFFIN-C1 418,800 0.105 -0.235
BKAWAN 670,000 21.26 -0.20
17,100

EXCHANGE RATES NOVEMBER 29, 2022 7-Eleven Malaysia third-quarter earnings
soar to RM13.66m on revenue of RM988.21m
Foreign currency Bank sell Bank buy Bank buy
PETALING JAYA: Convenience store chain revenue of RM329.7 million for the current will take appropriate measures to mitigate
1 US DOLLAR TT/OD TT OD 7-Eleven Malaysia Holdings Bhd posted quarter, an increase of RM54.1 million or these impacts.
1 AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR 4.5745 4.4415 4.4315 improved earnings for the third quarter 19.6%.
1 BRUNEI DOLLAR 3.0550 2.9340 2.9180 ended Sept 30, 2022 on revenue of Net profit for the nine-month period was The convenience store segment will
1 CANADIAN DOLLAR 3.3140 3.2180 3.2100 RM988.21 million, up from RM680.22 RM63.81 million, up from RM14.23 million continue to focus on the rollout of its 7-Café
1 EURO 3.3880 3.2980 3.2860 million in the previous corresponding for the corresponding period a year ago. store format, which entails improved
1 NEWZEALAND DOLLAR 4.7350 4.5830 4.5630 quarter. Revenue amounted to RM2.77 billion product offerings and in-store customer
1 SINGAPORE DOLLAR 2.8300 2.7280 2.7120 from RM2.01 billion over the same period a experience. In addition, the 7-Café format is
1 STERLING POUND 3.3140 3.2180 3.2100 Net profit for the quarter came up to year ago. expected to contribute positively to the
1 SWISS FRANC 5.4770 5.3050 5.2850 RM13.66 million, against RM1.44 Revenue for the convenience growth of its fresh food category. It will also
100 UAE DIRHAM 4.8010 4.6930 4.6780 million for the same quarter last stores segment increased by continue efforts to enhance its product
100 BANGLADESHTAKA 126.0200 119.5300 119.3300 year. RM536.3 million or 41.6% to assortment, fresh food and private labels to
100 CHINESE RENMINBI 4.4290 4.1170 3.9170 RM1.83 billion, with all product drive stronger sales mix for margin
100 HONGKONG DOLLAR 63.4000 61.0000 The improvement was due to categories recording higher improvement/sustenance.
100 INDIAN RUPEE 59.1900 56.2600 N/A the country transitioning out of a revenue, thereby resulting in
100 INDONESIAN RUPIAH 5.7000 5.3500 56.0600 full movement control order to higher gross profits. The group launched its chilled
100 JAPANESE YEN 0.0301 0.0273 the initial phases of the National Notwithstanding the distribution centre on Aug 1, 2022, which has
100 NEWTAIWAN DOLLAR 3.2900 3.1870 5.1500 Recovery Plan, although trading continued positive turnaround in a capacity to serve up to 1,000 stores in the
100 PAKISTAN RUPEE 15.8000 0.0223 conditions were affected by strict trading conditions and retail sentiment, the Klang Valley. This cold-chain infrastructure
100 PHILIPPINE PESO 2.0800 N/A 3.1770 standard operating procedures. group said it is cognisant and will remain will complement the growth strategies of its
100 QATAR RIYAL 8.1900 1.9400 steadfast in monitoring potential perishable and fresh food offerings.
100 SAUDI RIYAL 126.6500 7.7100 N/A The convenience stores segment headwinds arising from global supply chain
100THAI BAHT 123.1300 120.2300 1.7400 recorded a higher average per store day and disruptions, workforce supply constraints The pharmaceutical segment will
13.3600 116.8900 7.5100 customer count as consumer spending and and cost pressures on the back of minimum continue to strengthen its market share
11.8500 120.0300 trading activities remained buoyant in the together with The Pill House and Wellings
116.6900 current quarter, leading to a positive same- group. Wellings has opened nine stores in
11.4500 store sales growth of 58.7%. Indonesia via its joint venture with PT Era
Caring Indonesia.
Source: Malayan Banking Berhad/Bernama The pharmaceutical segment recorded a wages, rising interest rates and inflation. It

12 theSUN ON WEDNESDAY | NOVEMBER 30, 2022

SUNBIZ

Sime Darby Property
back in the black,

Malaysia investmentQ3 profit at RM56m
climate set to get brighter
KUALA LUMPUR: Sime Darby Property
Bhd (SDP) returned to the black with a █ BY GLORIA HARRY BEATTY o Industries will benefit from foreign investor confidence and unleash Malaysia’s
net profit of RM56.13 million in the third [email protected] confidence in ability of new govt to implement growth potential over the next three
quarter ended Sept 30, 2022 (Q3’22) PETALING JAYA: The electronics reforms and maintain political stability: Experts to five years,” he said.
from a RM5.19 million net loss in the and electrical (E&E) sector and
same quarter a year earlier. other high-technology industries Yeah Lau Meanwhile, Rakuten Trade Sdn
will benefit from increased foreign corruption and wastage, restoring in raising interest rates that have Bhd equity sales head Vincent Lau
Revenue increased to RM689.3 investor confidence in the ability of integrity and trust on the underpinned the spike in the dollar said the local tech sector will
million from RM387.38 million the new government to maintain government and strengthening against most countries including continue to do well – beneficiary of
previously, driven by improvement in political stability and deliver the social cohesiveness. Malaysia. US and China tension while
the property development segment needed structural and institutional Malaysia and Anwar is likely to
which registered higher revenues of reforms, according to Sunway “Reducing corruption, leakages “The sharp reduction in the remain business-friendly to both
RM640.64 million, a filing with Bursa University professor of economics and wastage in annual budget of ringgit’s risk premium as shown by US, China and the rest of the world,”
Malaysia said yesterday. Dr Yeah Kim Leng. over RM300 billion coupled with its gains against the US dollar he told SunBiz.
greater spending effectiveness and following the resolution of the
SDP said the group has exceeded its “Domestically, SME (small and improved allocation efficiency can political impasse will likely to be Lau said the appointment of the
RM2.6 billion financial year 2022 medium-sized enterprises) in translate into 0.5 to one percentage maintained. The ringgit will likely unity government and Anwar as
(FY2022) sales target by achieving RM2.7 various manufacturing industries point increase in gross domestic hold its recent gains but slight Malaysia’s 10th prime minister has
billion sales in the nine months ended and supply chains will benefit from product growth. Growth will be temporary retracements are likely been well-received by the local and
Sept 30, 2022 (9MFY2022). improved investment climate amid higher and more sustainable as until the end of the US Federal foreign investor community.
continuing political and policy stronger consumer and investor Reserve’s interest rate tightening
“This marks a 43% year-on-year (y-o- stability. In addition, the confidence translates into higher cycle,” he said. “We have been cautiously
y) increase from the RM1.9 billion sales agricultural and fisheries sector spending and investment,” said optimistic even after the
achieved in the corresponding period in and petroleum industry will benefit Yeah. In terms of outlook, he said dissolution of Parliament
FY2021,” the filing said. from the increasing focus on food Malaysia’s economic resilience is (valuation-wise) and now we are
and energy security,” he told Commenting on Anwar’s stance certainly enhanced by the more optimistic and positive on
The group also registered a revenue SunBiz. to enhance foreign ties, Yeah said reduction in political risk factor, market outlook with the
of RM1.79 billion for the first nine the new PM has conveyed an thereby improving its readiness to uncertainty removed post general
months of FY22, a 21% y-o-y growth, the Yeah said that with the appropriate signal of the country’s face the looming global headwinds. election. This is something foreign
filing said. strengthening of governance and continuing pragmatism in Malaysia’s outlook for 2023 is investors and local investors are
administrative efficiency, the welcoming trade and investment largely shaped by the uncertain looking forward to.
Group managing director Datuk country’s business environment is from all countries and eschewing severity of the global slowdown
Azmir Merican said the group’s strong expected to become more dynamic great power rivalries that force expected next year. He added that it expects foreign
sales momentum from the start of the and competitive. Through inter- countries to take side. funds to continue to be in the local
year continued into the third quarter, a industry linkages and “crowding “Nevertheless, there is increased market (year-to-date around RM5.8
key indicator of earnings potential in” effects, there will be more On the ringgit, Yeah opined that optimism that the economic focus billion) and foreign direct
towards the end of the financial year. business and investment with global growth softening and and institutional reform agenda of investment to rise as well, apart
opportunities available to both new inflation likely to have peaked, the the Anwar-led unity government from Malaysian equities.
“Our residential launches achieved and existing industries. US is expected to be less aggressive will be able resuscitate investor
encouraging demands including Serenia “Among the sectors, we prefer
City’s Serenia Anira 3 with an 80% take- In addition, he remarked that financial, consumer staples and
up rate, while the semi-detached and the relatively quick resolution to real estate investment trusts as they
detached factories in Elmina Business the hung parliament has generated could play a defensive role amidst
Park achieved 100% sales,” he said. positive responses and favourable the global volatility and provide
sentiments in the financial markets buffers for investors to avoid
SDP is anticipating further launches and overall economy. The unity unexpected drawdowns.
across residential and industrial government is also viewed
segments in the fourth quarter alongside favourably with Datuk Seri Anwar “At the same time, some sectors
the return of new high-rise residential Ibrahim’s appointment as the new that we think could potentially
products in Putra Heights, Selangor and prime minister (PM) from the flourish under the new government
Taman Melawati, Kuala Lumpur. – Pakatan Harapan coalition with the include tech (particularly
Bernama most seats leading the new semiconductors and green energy)
government. and healthcare (particularly
Foreigners net sellers hospitals and pharmaceuticals),”
with RM81.9m He said another positive factor said iFast Research in a statement
outflow last week for the country’s economic outlook last week.
is that the new PM has extensive
KUALA LUMPUR: Foreign investors experience and good international It said investors are turning
continued to be net sellers last week with standing and importantly, a reform positive on Malaysia with the
a net outflow of RM81.9 million compared agenda that is focused on reducing expectations of a cleaner, more
with a net outflow of RM59.9 million in the transparent, more competent and
previous week, said MIDF Research. more business-friendly government
leading the country and putting
It said the net selling started on aside years of political uncertainty.
Monday which saw the highest net
outflow for the week at RM167.69 million Malaysian residential housing market holding steady
and the trend continued with net outflows
of RM155.95 million on Tuesday, RM56.57 PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian restrictive measures bringing some at about 8.9% and 7.7% y-o-y experience economic expansion.
million on Wednesday and RM42.49 housing market is holding steady relief, coupled with strong labour respectively in Q2 of 2022,” said Lee. The interest rate increases due to
million on Friday. despite uncertainties and is markets that support a robust inflation have created tighter
expected to moderate by H1’23 of housing market, as well as the As economies returned to pre- financial conditions, but it is not all
“The net outflow trend could be due to which prices will appreciate but steady flow of foreign direct pandemic levels, labour markets doom and gloom for the Southeast
the fact that Malaysia’s 15th general sales volume decrease, according to investments (FDI) into Southeast tightened across all five economies Asian residential property market.
election produced a hung parliament for PropertyGuru Group’s Real Estate Asia, does provide a buffer against in Q2 which led to better financial “In fact, Malaysia, Singapore,
the first time in its history. Intelligence report entitled market vagaries caused by the positions that in turn facilitated the Thailand and Vietnam residential
Southeast Asia: Macro Economic pandemic and war. maintenance of mortgage markets continue to display
“There was no coalition that achieved Trends and Impact on the payments and the ability to raise resilience, as established by
the required 112 seats for a simple Residential Market (Oct 2022). In Q2’22, residential markets in asking prices. PropertyGuru’s proprietary
majority. However, this was resolved on Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, indices,” said Lee.
Thursday,“ the research house said in a PropertyGuru Group’s Real and Vietnam logged an increase in In terms of attracting foreign However, he added that both
note yesterday. Estate Intelligence head Dr Lee Nai prices, even though sales in investments, the Southeast Asian residential markets in Malaysia and
Jia said the resulting turmoil from Singapore and Vietnam are slowing. region continued to be a magnet for Indonesia will transit to the
As a result of the resolution to the the Ukraine war in global markets In Thailand, while the prices of FDI, which directly supported job quadrant where prices appreciate,
political impasse, foreigners changed had shaken investor confidence, homes remained conservative, growth and enabled economies a but sales volume decrease in H1’23.
their stance to register net buying of though there is still some there has been a surge in demand quicker rebound from the “Those from the low-to-middle
RM340.8 million, the only net inflow of the encouraging news in the Southeast that implied a possible recovery in pandemic-led slowdown. income households might be
week. Asian region residential housing the market. priced out of the market as most
market. “Malaysia maintained its homeowners would only be willing
Nevertheless, this was not enough to “There has been a general position as an investment magnet, to sell should their asking prices be
reverse the net selling done in the prior “Despite uncertainties in the rebound in Malaysia, Singapore, attracting US$28 billion (132.16 met,” he added.
three days as Friday saw the net selling global outlook, Thailand, Indonesia Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam billion) in H1 of 2022, of which This year 69% of respondents
deepen, said MIDF Research. and Malaysia are showing that followed the reopening of US$17.7 billion came from the have indicated plans to buy a home
increasing demand, with the latter borders and more relaxed measures service sector.” if the Home Ownership Campaign
Meanwhile, local institutions were also two showing higher asking prices or associated with curbing Covid. is revived, based on PropertyGuru’s
net sellers last week with a total net listing prices,” he said. Going forward, and barring any Consumer Sentiment Study for
outflow of RM4.2 million, the bulk of “The factors supporting the more major shocks to the economy, Malaysian buyers in H2’22.
which was recorded on Thursday at Lee pointed out that the return of growth of the Malaysian market are: economic growth for Malaysia,
RM158.69 million and Monday at confidence following post-Covid Malaysia and Vietnam both Singapore, Indonesia, and Thailand
RM21.65 million. lockdowns and the easing of recorded the highest GDP increase, is expected to moderate in H1’23,
while Vietnam is forecasted to
MIDF Research said local retailers
continued to be net buyers last week with
a total weekly net inflow of RM85.91
million as they started off the week with
net buying worth RM189.35 million. –
Bernama

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Taiwan keen to cooperate BRIEFS ALLIANCE BANK REPORTS
with Malaysia on smart tech BETTER FIRST-HALF RESULTS

oTrade delegation KUALA LUMPUR: Alliance Bank
explores opportunities Malaysia Bhd’s net profit declined to
to tie up with firms here RM158.42 million in the second
quarter ended Sept 30, 2022 (Q2’23)
█ BY GLORIA HARRY BEATTY from RM172.74 million in the same
[email protected] quarter last year. Revenue, however,
rose to RM480.57 million from
PETALING JAYA: Taiwan aims to cooperate Kiang (front, fifth from left) and Lin (front, sixth from left) leading the Taiwan Trade Mission consisting of RM452.98 million previously driven by
with Malaysia in smart technology-related 21 Taiwanese companies to Malaysia. This is the first overseas sales promotion event of its kind since good progress in its strategic priorities
industries such as information and the pandemic lockdown in Taiwan was lifted last month. – PIC BY AMIRUL SYAFIQ/THESUN and growth momentum, it said in a
communication, 5G, artificial intelligence, filing with Bursa Malaysia yesterday.
Internet of Things and medical care, as well as cooperation opportunities in Malaysia. Direct preferably in the food manufacturing industry, For the first half ended Sept 30, 2022,
green technology, according to Taiwanese cooperative relationships with their which is able to provide cold storage and Alliance Bank’s net profit rose to
Ministry of Economic Affairs (Bureau of Foreign counterparts in the field of smart industry will logistics services. RM370.58 million from RM318.76
Trade) director-general Cynthia Kiang. drive their industries to deeper cooperation. We million previously while revenue
will continue to set up a variety of Taiwanese Luckyear Microelectronics featured advanced to RM954.65 million versus
“We will encourage applications for smart industry image galleries and special areas products are its freezer models TQF7805, RM935.94 million previously. –
cities, smart manufacturing, low-carbon based on Malaysia’s government policies and TQF7806, TQF10805 and TQF10806, which use Bernama
economy and smart medical care. We will also industrial development needs,” she said. individually quick frozen technology. Through
harmonise with major emerging global the momentary rapid low temperature, the UOA DEVELOPMENT Q3
economic trends such as supply chain In addition, Kiang said integrated circuits are frozen goods pass the maximum ice crystal NET PROFIT SOARS 190%
restructuring, energy saving, and carbon a major import and export item for both Taiwan formation zone (0-5%) in a short period.
reduction,” she told SunBiz during the Taiwan and Malaysia. The electronics and electrical KUALA LUMPUR: UOA Development
Trade Mission to Malaysia event yesterday. machinery industry is a key development field It also has the technology to maintain a Bhd’s net profit soared 190.2% to
with multitudinous opportunities for industrial temperature of up to -80ºC, to retain the RM96.19 million in the third quarter
Kiang said economic relations between cooperation. integrity of food tissue and cell activity, which ended Sept 30, 2022 (Q3’22) from
Taiwan and Malaysia are “very friendly”. With keeps frozen goods fresh and in good quality. RM33.15 million in the same period
the government establishing the National “Malaysia’s digital technology competitiveness last year. In a filing with Bursa Malaysia
Policy on Industry 4.0, Shared Prosperity Vision ranks second among Asean countries, making The 2022 Taiwan Trade Mission to Malaysia yesterday, the property developer said
2030, as well as MyDigital, which plans to Malaysia the preferred partner of Taiwanese concluded a one-on-one business meeting in its revenue increased to RM163.44
accelerate innovation and establish a complete companies for strategic investment,” she said. Kuala Lumpur yesterday. It is the first overseas million from RM54.58 million
digital ecosystem, she believes Taiwan has sales promotion event of its kind since the previously. New property sales for the
advantages in terms of the information and Luckyear Microelectronics Corp chairman pandemic lockdown in Taiwan was lifted last period ended Sept 30, 2022 were
communication industry which can assist Lucky Lin Ming Jen said the company is looking month. There are 21 Taiwanese manufacturers about RM480.1 million. Total unbilled
Malaysia to achieve its goals. for a local distributor for its products in the cold participating in the mission this year and the sales as at Sept 30, 2022 amounted to
chain business. delegation will be visiting Thailand and Vietnam about RM181.1 million. – Bernama
Citing the 12th Malaysia Plan, which is a next until Dec 7.
government initiative to develop high-potential He said the company, which sells MYEG’S BOTTOM LINE
industries, Kiang said it focuses on industries equipment, is searching for a Malaysian The value of business opportunities is NEARLY DOUBLES
that offer substantial scope for cooperation with distributor that has a “centralised” facility, expected to exceed US$10 million (RM45 million).
Taiwanese companies. KUALA LUMPUR: MY EG Services Bhd’s
(MyEG) net profit almost doubled to
“The delegation will explore business RM150.71 million in the third quarter
ended Sept 30, 2022 (Q3’22), from
RHB Bank ‘s Q3 net profit rises to RM700.48m RM78.46 million a year earlier. The e-
government services provider said the
improved profit as well as 3.7% higher
revenue of RM162.62 million were
mainly due to the resumption of full
operations of its nationwide e-service
centres, higher contribution from the
foreign worker job matching service,
and contribution from the sale of
Zetrix tokens. The better results were
also thanks to a one-off recognition of
fair value gain in investment resulting
from the listing of MyEG’s investment
in Agmo Holdings Bhd. – Bernama

KUALA LUMPUR: RHB Bank Bhd’s net profit 5.7% year-to-date to RM209.7 billion, mainly Customer deposits increased 3.1% year-to- STRONG TAKE-UP FOR
for the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2022 supported by growth in the mortgage, auto date to RM225.6 billion with growth in fixed and NOÖRA AT DESA PARKCITY
(Q3’22) rose to RM700.48 million from finance, small and medium enterprises (SME), money market time deposits, and current
RM635.59 million in the same quarter last year. commercial, Singapore and Cambodia, while accounts and saving accounts of 3.1% and 3% KUALA LUMPUR: Property developer
domestic loans and financing grew 4.3% year- respectively, RHB said. ParkCity Group’s first integrated
Revenue increased to RM3.48 billion from to-date, it shared. development at its award-winning
RM3.03 billion previously. “The group remained resilient and township of Desa ParkCity in Kuala
Gross impaired loans stood at RM3.3 billion continued to deliver commendable Lumpur has received overwhelming
However, for the first nine months of the as of September 2022 with gross impaired loans performance for the nine months ended response with 73% of its residential
financial year, net profit eased to RM1.94 billion ratio of 1.57%, compared with RM3.3 billion September 2022 despite the challenging units taken up at its Priority Sales event
from RM1.99 billion previously. and 1.62% respectively as of June 2022, and business environment. Our fundamentals over the weekend. Noöra is located on
RM3 billion and 1.49% respectively as of remain strong, and we will continue to monitor a 6.63-acre freehold plot on the
Meanwhile, revenue advanced to RM9.33 December 2021. our asset quality closely. southern fringes of Desa ParkCity. With
billion from RM8.86 billion in the same period a projected gross development value
last year. “We are also mindful that some of our of RM1 billion, the project features
customers are still recovering from the impact 1,156 residential suites within two 52-
In a statement yesterday, RHB said the of the Covid-19 pandemic and as such, will storey towers, and a 50,000 sq ft retail
improved Q3’22 net profit was mainly due to continue providing the necessary support and podium. Targeted at single dwellers
higher net fund-based income, absence of assistance, especially to the most vulnerable and young millennial families, the
modification loss (ML) and lower expected groups within the community,” said group residential suites range in sizes from
credit losses (ECL). managing director and group chief executive 520 sq ft to 1,282 sq ft and priced from
officer, Mohd Rashid Mohamad. – Bernama RM900 to RM1,000 per sq ft.
The bank said its net fund-based income
improved to RM4.66 billion driven by higher Hong Leong Financial Group first-quarter earnings at RM681.7m
gross fund-based income, which grew 11.6%
year-on-year supported by loans growth of 7.8% PETALING JAYA: Hong Leong Financial allowance for impairment losses on loans, The group’s president and CEO Tan Kong
with net interest margin (NIM) for the quarter at Group Bhd recorded a 6.4% increase in net advances and financing of RM11.2 million. Khoon said looking forward, Malaysia’s
2.27% from 2.23% recorded in the profit to RM681.74 million from RM640.56 economy is expected to remain resilient on the
corresponding period last year. million year-on-year (y-o-y) for the first Meanwhile, the insurance division, HLA back of heightened economic activities
quarter ended Sept 30, 2022 (Q1’23), due to Holdings Sdn Bhd (HLAH) and the investment supported by robust export growth, improved
It noted, however, that non-fund-based higher contributions from the commercial banking division, Hong Leong Capital Bhd performance in the services sector and
income declined to RM1.38 billion, primarily banking division, Hong Leong Bank Bhd recorded lower contributions. rebound in manufacturing sectors.
from overall lower fee income, insurance (HLB).
underwriting surplus and net trading and HLAH posted a lower PBT of RM67.7 “However, the recovery momentum continues
investment income. Revenue for the quarter increased 5.5% to million from RM108.9 million previously due to face multiple macro-economic and external
RM1.65 billion from RM1.56 billion in the to a lower life fund surplus of RM17.2 million, headwinds ranging from elevated inflationary
It also said the ECL was reduced to RM384.8 same quarter last year. lower share of profit from an associated pressures, the effects of a strong US dollar and the
million from lower ECL on loans and higher bad company of RM14.5 million, and higher risk of a global economic recession.
debts recovered. HLB recorded a higher profit before tax operating expenses of RM9.5 million.
(PBT) of RM1.19 billion versus RM1.04 billion “With many factors at play, we shall be
Correspondingly, the annualised credit in the previous corresponding quarter, mainly HLCB reported a weaker PBT of RM20.8 vigilant against these risks and are cautiously
charge ratio improved to 0.24% compared with due to higher revenue of RM120 million, a million as compared with RM36.9 million in optimistic that the Malaysian economy will
0.45% for the same period last year. higher share of profit from associated the previous corresponding quarter amid remain resilient amidst an uncertain and
companies of RM47 million, and lower lower contributions across all operating volatile global backdrop,” he added.
RHB highlighted that the group’s total assets divisions.
increased 5.8% from December 2021 to
RM306.4 billion as at Sept 30, 2022, and the
capital position remained strong with the
group’s Common Equity Tier-1 and total capital
ratio stood at 16.4% and 18.8% respectively.

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Crypto lender BlockFi files for bankruptcy, cites FTX exposure

WASHINGTON: Cryptocurrency contagion risks associated with the “Although the debtors’ exposure to BlockFi listed its assets and liabilities as In a court filing on Monday, BlockFi
lender BlockFi has filed for Chapter 11 crypto ecosystem,” said Monsur FTX is a major cause of this bankruptcy being between US$1 billion and US$10 listed FTX as its second-largest
bankruptcy protection, it said on Hussain, senior director at Fitch filing, the debtors do not face the billion. creditor, with US$275 million owed on
Monday, the latest industry casualty Ratings. myriad issues apparently facing FTX,” a loan extended earlier this year. It said
after the firm was hurt by exposure to said the bankruptcy filing by Mark BlockFi on Monday also sued a it owes money to more than 100,000
the spectacular collapse of the FTX New Jersey-based BlockFi, founded Renzi, managing director at Berkeley holding company for Bankman-Fried, creditors. The company also said in a
exchange earlier this month. by fintech executive-turned-crypto Research Group, the proposed seeking to recover shares in Robinhood separate filing it plans to lay off two-
entrepreneur Zac Prince, said in a financial adviser for BlockFi. “Quite the Markets Inc pledged as collateral three thirds of its 292 employees.
The filing in a New Jersey court bankruptcy filing that its substantial opposite.” weeks ago, before BlockFi and FTX
comes as crypto prices have exposure to FTX created a liquidity filed for bankruptcy protection. BlockFi’s bankruptcy filing also
plummeted. The price of bitcoin, the crisis. FTX, founded by Sam Bankman- BlockFi said the liquidity crisis was comes after two of BlockFi’s largest
most popular digital currency by far, is Fried, filed for protection in the US this due to its exposure to FTX via loans to Renzi said BlockFi had sold a competitors, Celsius Network and
down more than 70% from a 2021 month after traders pulled US$6 billion Alameda, a crypto trading firm portion of its crypto assets earlier in Voyager Digital, filed for bankruptcy in
peak. (RM27 billion) from the platform in affiliated with FTX, as well as November to fund its bankruptcy. July, citing extreme market conditions
three days and rival exchange Binance cryptocurrencies held on FTX’s Those sales raised US$238.6 million in that had led to losses at both
“BlockFi‘s Chapter 11 restructuring abandoned a rescue deal. platform that became trapped there. cash, and BlockFi now has US$256.5 companies. – Reuters
underscores significant asset million in cash on hand.

China developers soar BRIEFS SINGAPORE’S TEMASEK TO
on fundraising support OPEN PARIS OFFICE IN 2023

o Property shares and bonds buoyed by lifting of ban on central government in the past one month.” SINGAPORE: Singaporean state investor
equity refining in latest regulatory easing They added, however, after the latest Temasek Holdings will open an office in Paris
next year as it seeks to focus on investments
HONG KONG: Chinese property developers’ The move is the latest regulatory easing as change, policy easing on the supply side has in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA)
shares and bonds soared yesterday after Beijing steps up support for the property been “more or less exhausted”, and the central region, it said yesterday. “Our decision to
regulators lifted a ban on equity refinancing business, a sector that accounts for a quarter of government will have to find ways to boost open a new European office reflects the
for listed firms, the latest support measure for the Chinese economy. Many developers have demand for property. continuing importance of EMEA as an
a cash-squeezed sector that has been a key defaulted on debt obligations racked up investment destination,“ Temasek’s EMEA
pillar of the world’s No. 2 economy. during a building boom and have now halted Reviving property demand would be head Uwe Krueger said in a statement.
construction. challenging under the “the recent worsening Ranked among the top 10 state investors in
The move will make it easier for developers Covid-19 situation and protests in major the world, Temasek’s portfolio value rose to
to access fresh funding, analysts said, but China’s CSI 300 Real Estate Index climbed Chinese cities, as well as the weakening a record S$403 billion (RM1.3 trillion) in the
reviving demand from homebuyers would 9.4%, on track to post its biggest daily jump housing price trends”, the Nomura analysts year to March 2022. A Temasek spokesman
remain challenging amid persisting Covid-19 ever. wrote. told Reuters that the new office is expected
curbs that have triggered rare street protests to house 10 investment executives by 2024.
across many Chinese cities. Meanwhile, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Yuan-denominated bonds issued by – Reuters
Mainland Properties Index clambered 9.2% Chinese developers CIFI Group, Guangzhou
The shares and bonds surge came after higher. Shares of Longfor, Agile and China Times Holdings, Country Garden rocketed NESTLE NUDGES 2022 SALES
China Securities Regulatory Commission Vanke each jumped more than 12%, while between 20% and 50% each yesterday. OUTLOOK HIGHER AGAIN
(CSRC) said on Monday it would broaden Country Garden added 9.3%.
equity financing channels, including private Dollar bonds also traded up, though gains ZURICH: Nestle has nudged its 2022 sales
share placements for China and Hong Kong- Nomura analysts said they believed were milder. A tranche of Country Garden’s outlook higher again, the world’s largest
listed Chinese developers, lifting a ban in place sentiment towards the property development dollar bonds due to mature by January 2025 packaged food company said ahead of an
for years. sector “should see notable lift due to the added 5.6 cents. investor seminar yesterday. The company said
continued introduction of policy easing by the it now expected organic sales growth of 8-
Shares in Chinese investment banks also 8.5%, up from an October forecast of around
moved higher on hopes that the latest equity 8%, and an underlying trading operating
financing relaxation will potentially boost their profit margin of around 17%. Underlying
share underwriting business. Citic Securities earnings per share in constant currency terms
edged up by 3.5% in Hong Kong. – Reuters and capital efficiency are also expected to
increase, it added. Nestle confirmed it was
Twitter owner Musk signals ‘war’ against Apple aiming to repurchase 20 billion Swiss francs
(RM94 billion) worth of shares from 2022 to
SAN FRANCISCO: Twitter owner Elon Musk get onto its billion plus mobile devices. having “mostly stopped advertising on Twitter.” 2024 and said it had already bought around
on Monday opened fire against Apple over its The billionaire CEO also tweeted that Apple He also called Apple’s fee on transactions 9.7 billion francs worth. – Reuters
tight control of what is allowed on the App through its App Store a “secret 30% tax.”
Store, saying the iPhone maker has threatened has “threatened to withhold Twitter from its TOYOTA’S OCTOBER GLOBAL
to oust his recently acquired social media App Store, but won’t tell us why.” Musk’s controversial moves at Twitter, along VEHICLE PRODUCTION UP 23%
platform. with the possibility he will need to sell more
Both Apple and Google require social Tesla shares to keep the social media platform TOKYO: Toyota Motor Corp reported
Musk also joined the chorus crying foul over networking services on their app stores to have afloat, has taken shine off of the electric car yesterday a 23% rise in October global
a 30% fee Apple collects on transactions via its effective systems for moderating harmful or company and its stock, according to Wedbush vehicle output, beating its own target for a
App Store – the sole gateway for applications to abusive content. analyst Dan Ives. – AFP third month in a row, as the industry strives
to get past persistent chip shortages that
Musk on Monday accused Apple of also have hobbled production. The company
produced 771,382 vehicles globally in
October, above a downgraded target of
750,000 units and up 23% from the same
month a year earlier. Toyota expects to
produce 9.2 million vehicles this fiscal year
ending March 2023, down from the previous
forecast of 9.7 million. – Reuters

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Not all doom
and gloom

o Despite its dark
origins, Netflix’s
Wednesday is an
utter delight

█ BY ANANSA JACOB The budding friendship between Wednesday and Enid is truly heartwarming.

NETFLIX has been on a roll Ortega was born to play the role of when she witnesses a schoolmate The town where the school is located holds a dark secret.
recently with its original Wednesday Addams. – ALL PIX BY being killed by a vicious monster, and
series, and you can chalk up NETFLIX she decides to stick around and solve
one more hit to the list – its Catherine Zeta-Jones and Luis this intriguing – and deadly – new
creepy, kooky and ultimately Guzman – once attended. The mystery.
charming Wednesday. situation infuriates Wednesday, who
refuses to “live in her mother’s Throughout the show’s eight
With a mystery story that centres shadow”. episodes, she soon discovers that
around Wednesday Addams, the everyone is hiding a dark secret, from
morose and murderous eldest child Things don’t get any better once her classmates to the school’s uptight
of the iconic Addams Family, the she is introduced to her cheery new principal Weems (Gwendoline
show manages to walk that fine line roommate, a late-bloomer werewolf Christie), and realises that even her
between scary and delightful, mostly named Enid (played by Emma parents have a deadly secret that they
due to the captivating and spine- Myers) and discovers that her parents never told her.
chilling performance of its lead star have assigned the family ‘pet,’ the
Jenna Ortega. disembodied hand Thing, to spy on The show does a great job of
her. establishing and nurturing the
The role of Wednesday Addams different red herrings in a way that
was once synonymous with Christina She immediately makes plans to keeps you guessing as to who is
Ricci, who played the character run away from the school, with the behind the monster attacks. At
during previous film adaptations – help of a reluctant teen named Tyler various points, it seems that everyone
and who also has a meaty supporting (Hunter Galpin) from the nearby is a valid suspect.
role in this series – but Ortega town, but everything grinds to a halt
manages to achieve the near And despite trying to remain
impossible: simultaneously paying detached from everyone else, Besides mysteries, Wednesday also has to deal with her growing feelings for Tyler.
homage to her predecessor’s Wednesday also finds herself
performance while also making the grappling with the usual teenage high too neatly in order to speed things up. Wednesday stand out are its
role her own. school drama. She (very reluctantly) I honestly feel that a couple of them performances. While Ortega is
forms a friendship with Enid despite could have been cut out entirely in undoubtedly the star, everyone else
We’re first introduced to their completely opposite order to make for a leaner, more gets their moment to shine.
Wednesday as she attends a regular personalities, finds herself in the Wednesday-focused story.
high school, and it instantly becomes middle of an odd love triangle While Wednesday does wrap up its
clear that not only does she not fit in between Tyler and her classmate Fortunately, the show is a visual main mystery by the end, it is clear
with the other kids, but that ‘fitting in’ Xavier (Percy Hynes White) who soon delight, thanks to its costumes and that there is enough left over for a
is the last thing on her agenda. becomes her biggest suspect, and special effects that make its second season (shamelessly
even finds herself battling against a supernatural world feel extremely indicated by some juicy sequel bait
After a bloody incident that causes rival, the school’s queen bee Bianca believable. This is especially clear in towards the end). Will we get a
her to be expelled, Wednesday is (Joy Sunday). the depiction of Thing, who is truly its chance to return to Wednesday and
packed off to Nevermore, a boarding own unique character. Nevermore for another chilling
school that her parents Morticia and To make things even more season? I certainly hope so.
Gomez – deliciously played by complicated, it appears that But above all, what makes
Wednesday is also an aspiring author. Wednesday has a direct link to the
town itself, in the form of a long-dead
witch ancestor who was persecuted
by the town’s founding father.

This much plot would have
overwhelmed any other show, but
director Tim Burton somehow
manages to wrangle all the various
threads into an engaging viewing
experience, at least up until the final
episode. By then, it feels as though
several of the once-burning mysteries
were just ignored or resolved a little

Wakanda Forever reigns on weak Thanksgiving weekend
MARVEL’S Black Panther: Wakanda
Forever again ruled the North In second place was Disney’s horror-comedy The Menu, at US$5.2 The superhero sequel shows no signs of slowing down. – MARVEL STUDIOS
American box office this weekend, computer-animated sci-fi movie million (RM23.32 million). Ralph
while two new high-budget releases Strange World, at US$11.9 million Fiennes plays a celebrity chef with
had “weak” openings, analysts said. (RM53.37 million) for three days and some dark surprises on the menu.
US$18.6 million (RM83.42 million)
Disney and Marvel’s superhero for five days. Variety.com called that a And in fifth was superhero film
film took in an estimated US$45.9 “catastrophic” result for a film with a Black Adam from Warner Bros.,
million (RM205.85 million) for the US$180 million (RM807 million) which took in US$4.7 million (RM21
Friday-through-Sunday period, or budget. million).
US$64 million (RM287 million) for
the full Thanksgiving weekend And in third was another new Netflix has not released numbers
starting Wednesday, industry release, Sony’s Devotion, which took for another much-anticipated film,
watcher Exhibitor Relations reported in US$9 million (RM40.36 million) for Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery,
Sunday. five days. David A. Gross of Franchise but Gross said the sequel to 2019’s
Entertainment Research called that Knives Out took in an estimated $9
But the dropoff was sharp after “a weak opening for a war action million in limited release over just
that popular superhero tale, despite movie.” The story about the three days – “a terrific result.”
the holiday weekend. Overall, the friendship of two US fighter pilots
weekend’s top dozen films had 12% during the Korean War had a US$90 Rounding out the top 10 were The
less in ticket sales than the top 12 of a million (RM403 million) budget. Fabelmans, Bones and All, Ticket to
year earlier. Paradise, The Chosen Season 3:
Fourth place went to Searchlight’s Episodes 1 & 2 and She Said. – ETX
Studio

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Eat green thisVegetarianManchurianChicken. Adorable desserts. Vegetarian Pandan Chicken. Gingerbread Houses.

festive season
oBerjaya Cafe unveils its new
vegetarian menu for Christmas

█ BY S. TAMARAI CHELVI from appetisers to a healthy salad An array of delicious desserts. – PIX BY AMIRUL SYAFIQ/THESUN
bar, soups and mouth-watering
CALLING all food lovers! Try desserts. panettone, macarons ‘dressed’ in to try vegetarian cuisine and feel that Meanwhile, the hotel’s Broadway
a greener diet for this Santa Claus attire and vegetarian it is as good as a normal buffet. Lounge will hold its 2023
Christmas at Berjaya Times At the main dish station, you can mince pies. Countdown Fiesta on New Year’s
Square Hotel, where its expect a variety of food served from “At night, we’ll have a lot of games Eve, starting at 9pm. Visitors can also
Berjaya Cafe is offering a spread of an Indian cuisine corner, a noodle “During this joyous season, let’s and a lucky draw, and Santa Claus opt for an outdoor celebration by the
hearty vegetarian buffet fare station and Vietnamese spring rolls spread more love not only among will be going around with goodies for rooftop pool on Level 15, while the
comprising fusion cuisine to provide prepared on-the-spot. human beings but to other living children. More Christmas Final Countdown promotion at the
a different kind of gastronomy creatures as well, as this is a good decorations will also be added.” Poolside Gazebo will begin at
experience for the upcoming festive A dessert island serves exquisite time to start with a simple act by 10.30pm, with a RM23 admission
season. Christmas themed pastries, from adopting a new healthier and Aside from a Christmas tree, fee.
Yule logs in different flavours to greener diet for the sake of our snowman and reindeer decorations,
Located on the 14th floor, Berjaya coffee Tiramisu, dark chocolate, a planet and for the best of all,” said there will also be table napkins The Holiday Season Dinner is
Cafe is one of the first Kuala Lumpur variety of cakes, tarts, puddings, Berjaya Times Square Hotels general folded in the form of a Christmas priced at RM128 per adult and RM68
hotel cafes to turn fully vegetarian, mousses and cookies. manager May Cheong. tree. per child, and Christmas Day Hi-Tea
and for Christmas, it is serving an and New Year’s Day Brunch
array of local and international To add to the merry spirit of the “This year, Christmas would be On Nov 10, Berjaya Cafe invited promotions are priced at RM88 per
buffet spreads with over 60 dishes, festival, the chefs have prepared different than previous years. We the press and social media adult and RM47 per child. The
Christmas favourites like have twice as many dishes as last influencers to experience the new promotion package includes
gingerbread houses, stollen, year as we added new dishes like menus for its Christmas and New unlimited soft drinks and ice cream.
mutton skewers with Chinese Year’s Eve buffet dinners that will be
The atmosphere at Berjaya Cafe. barbeque sauce, chickpea balls, held with a ‘glitz and glam’ theme. Cheong said a vegetarian meal
sweet and sour tempeh, fried can cleanse the body, adding that it
raddish cakes, plant based sausage While dining, the presence of also does not involve the killing of an
Wellington pandan chicken, Santa Claus and Santarina will offer animal and could spur the beginning
steamed glutinous rice in lotus leaf small surprises, making the of a healthier and greener lifestyle.
and vegetarian puffs.” Christmas vibes even more merry
and joyful. “Try it once, and you will never
She added: “We want our guests regret it.”
All dishes will be prepared by
Chef Tony Tang.

Wildlife summit takes action on shark fin hunters
A GLOBAL wildlife summit in Panama Shark fins – which represent a market
took an important step last week towards of some US$500 million (RM2.25 billion) Delegates attend the CITES during a vote on shark protection in Panama. – AFP
upgrading protection for sharks, the per year – can sell for about US$1,000
ancient ocean vertebrates targeted for (RM4,490) a kilogram in East Asia for use
their fins used in a status-symbol soup. in shark fin soup, a delicacy.

A committee voted to approve a The Requiem shark family includes
proposal to include Requiem and species such as the Tiger shark, Silky shark
Hammerhead sharks in Appendix II of the and Grey Reef shark.
Convention on International Trade in
Endangered Species (CITES). Also before the CITES gathering
underway in Panama City, is the inclusion
The appendix lists species that may not in Appendix II of freshwater stingrays and
yet be threatened with extinction but may Guitarfish, among other species.
become so unless their trade is closely
controlled. The conference is considering 52
proposals to amend protection levels for
The Wildlife Conservation Society species that also include crocodiles,
(WCS), advocating for the sharks’ lizards, snakes, freshwater turtles and
inclusion in the appendix, says the several species of plants and trees.
Requiem shark family makes up at least
70% of the fin trade. A final decision will be taken at the
closing meeting of the CITES conference
According to Luke Warwick of the of parties (COP-19) on Nov 25.
Wildlife Conservation Society, “we are in
the middle of a very large shark extinction CITES, in force since 1975, regulates
crisis.” trade in some 36,000 species of plants and
animals and provides mechanisms to help
He said sharks, which are vital to the crack down on illegal commerce.
ocean’s ecosystem, are “the second most
threatened vertebrate group on the It sanctions countries that break the
planet.” rules. Its members are 183 countries and
the European Union. – ETX Studio

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Mahjong is fun
and enormously
popular, a classic
Chinese game of
strategy, skill,
and summation.
– ALL PIXS VIA
AFP

A game of tiles Kuo Hsi, founder
of Taiwan’s

Mahjong the
Greatest party,
has one goal --

making
mahjong great

again.

“I look forward to playing
mahjong openly and not having
to hide.”
Huang said her mother-in-
law, who taught her how to play,
was taken to a police station once
for betting in a game with friends,
o Taiwan’s newest party wants to make mahjong great again an incident she described as
“ridiculous”.
AS Taiwan hurtles towards becoming a Kuo knows he has some way to
“super-aged” society, a new political the game declared a “legitimate recreation” and go to break into Taiwan’s political
party has emerged with an unusual for gambling and prize money to be allowed. mainstream.
and somewhat singular platform – The current membership of the Mgaamhjbolninggeonnthtuhseiagsatsmheopouetaonfethwepsohlaitdicoawl ps.arty can bring to
making mahjong great again. “Let’s be frank. You can put a bet on anything reasons
if you want to gamble. Even rock, paper, Mahjong the Greatest party – which see mahjong gambling allowed and
The centuries-old Chinese tile game is scissors. Why do we insist on branding mahjong was founded last month – is 120
popular in Taiwan, especially among the as a form of gambling?” he told AFP from his people, but he is “optimistic” that he
elderly, but thanks to a quirk of legal history parlour, the unmistakable clatter of mahjong can get 10,000 registered party members by the regulated.
from the island’s martial law era, it inhabits tiles creating a hypnotic soundtrack. end of this year. But he also has a more altruistic goal,
something of a grey space. Kuo has applied to authorities to register the believing that bringing mahjong out of the grey
“Any form of competition, gaming, golf, party and is hopeful that it will be approved space will help Taiwan’s elderly live happier,
While playing mahjong is legal, the game is tennis, badminton, they all have some form of soon. He aims to get enough political more sociable lives.
treated with suspicion by authorities as prize in the end. They all do. When there are momentum going to secure a referendum next Nearly 17% of Taiwan’s 23.5 million-strong
gambling in public places is prohibited. prizes, competitors will do their best to train year to amend the law. population is over 65.
themselves physically and mentally. Mahjong Taiwan’s vibrant democratic system allows The island is projected to join Japan and
Organised crime groups have long playing is exactly the same,” he added. for regular referendums to decide key decisions. reach “super-aged” status in 2025 when that
maintained a lucrative side hustle by hosting Ridiculous On Nov 26, Taiwan held local elections and proportion reaches 20 percent.
illegal betting matches, while gaming parlours, Max Chang, 31, a gaming consultant who has one of the referendum questions on the ballot “Taiwan is an ageing society with more and
both legitimate businesses and more shady been playing mahjong with his family since he was whether to lower the voting age from 20 to more senior citizens, especially in remote areas,
ones, often find themselves raided or inspected was young, is among the party’s first members. 18 (the referendum ultimately failed). and they mostly stay at home watching TV,” Kuo
by police. Kuo also hopes to secure at least one said.
“I identify very much with Kuo’s ideals. As a lawmaker-at-large seat in 2024 when Taiwan “If they can get together with people of their
Step forward Kuo Hsi, the 65-year-old owner young man who plays mahjong frequently, I am will elect a new president and parliament. age to play mahjong, to chat with others, it will
of a parlour in the southern city of Kaohsiung always wary about people calling the police on help improve their quality of life and bring
has decided it is high time to allow betting on us,” he told AFP. Ageing society happiness. This is a good activity for them.” –
mahjong games and has launched a new As a parlour owner, Kuo has strong business AFP
political party to achieve that goal. Echoing that sentiment, a 62-year-old
housewife and party member Amy Huang said:
The niche Mahjong the Greatest party wants

Reading your furkid’s body language

CATS and dogs have strong nonverbal Playful comfortable cat. His fur will be flat, and he may Our pets can tell
communication skills. They may communicate A dog who wants to play may first extend into a start purring, stretching out, rolling over, or us plenty about
a mood without saying anything, from calm and bow to let you know he’s ready to have some kneading with his front paws. their emotional
satisfied to furious and worried. Understanding fun. Or he may nuzzle or paw at you and then Alert state based on
and responding effectively requires the ability flee in the hopes that you would chase after Wide open eyes. Ears tilted forward slightly. their body
to interpret their expressions. him. Friendly language.
Afraid Slow blinks imply affection and happiness.
Pets intuitively use a mix of posture, tail When dogs are scared, they appear to crouch Playful Submissive
position, eyes, ears, and facial expressions to and shrink in size. They take a step back. Their A cat with wide ears and a tail curled upward Crouches, shrinks, and flattens ears
communicate. Although dogs and cats ears flatten out, and their tails drop low or fall indicates that it is ready to play. Tense
frequently express emotion in similar ways, between their legs. Afraid Pupils narrow, and the tail rises up, vibrating
there are species-specific distinctions. Submissive Fearful cats tuck their tails between their legs, almost imperceptibly.
Submissive dogs attempt to appear smaller turn their ears backward, and their pupils dilate. Angry
Watch your pet’s body language and than they are by walking close to the ground. He wants to be anywhere but there and may flee The ear flattens and points upward, the eyes
compare it to these common behavior to check They keep their tails tucked low or between to find safety. narrow, the whiskers point forward, and the tail
if your dog or cat is talking with you. their knees and avoid staring another dog or begins to thrash. The back arches, the fur stands
0 DOGS human in the eyes. on edge, and the claws expand. Take a step
Happy Dominant back!
When the ears are in a natural posture and the A dominating dog, standing tall and big, tilts its Defensive
mouth is relaxed or slightly open, rapid tail body forward. Her tail is up, her ears are Pupils contract, tail twitches, and the cat
wagging from side to side or in circles is a upright, and stares unblinkingly at other dogs or responds to perceived threat by growling,
definite indicator of canine excitement. Some people. snarling, hissing, or spitting. – by Shobana
dogs look to be smiling. Aggressive Manokaran
Alert Dogs that are hostile or combative should be
The gaze is fierce and fixed. Head and neck are avoided. They usually gaze at a person or
upright or slightly tilted, and ears perk up and animal without blinking. With weight moved
slant forward. The dog’s posture is straight, with forward, the posture is frightening. The tail is
weight distributed evenly on all fours. The tail is held high. Teeth are exposed. Low, menacing
stiff and motionless. growls or barks may be heard from the dog.
Excited When feasible, avoid – and do not confront by
As a dog prepares for action, the weight moves gazing back.
to the back legs. In anticipation, the ears are 0 CATS
raised, the tail is held high, and the mouth is Happy
slightly open. Closed or half-closed eyes, ears tilted forward,
Friendly and a tail up or languidly flexing all indicate a
A friendly dog may glance up at you, possibly
jumping up on you or bringing you one of its
toys.

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THE COMPANIES ACT, 2016 THE COMPANIES ACT, 2016 SPORTS * Ferrari team principal Binotto resigns

AND AND Mattia Binotto. MATTIA BINOTTO has resigned as team principal of Formula One
IN THE MATTER OF IN THE MATTER OF – REUTERSPIX giants Ferrari, the historic Italian manufacturer announced yesterday.
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322 Notices CORPORATION SDN BHD [201001041942 (925870-W)] “Ferrari N.V. announces that it has accepted the resignation of
198801003951 (171308-V) (In Members’ Voluntary Liquidation) Mattia Binotto who will leave his role as Scuderia Ferrari Team
IINN TTHHEE MMAATTTTEERR OOFF TTHHEE CCOOMMPPAANNIIEESS (IN MEMBERS’ VOLUNTARY At an Extraordinary General Meeting duly Principal on December 31,” read the statement.
AACCTT,, 22001166 AANNDD IINN TTHHEE MMAATTTTEERR OOFF convened and held at No. 1, 3rd Floor,
WINDING-UP) Jalan SS 23/11, Taman SEA, 47000 Petaling The 53-year-old Swiss-born Italian had been with Ferrari for
CCAAII TTEECCHHNNIICCAALL && CCOONNSSUULLTTIINNGG NOTICE OF FINAL MEETING Jaya, Selangor on Thursday the 24th day almost three decades, stepping up to the role of team principal in
((MMAALLAAYYSSIIAA)) SSDDNN.. BBHHDD.. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of November, 2022 the following Special 2019.
pursuant to Section 459 of the Resolutions were duly passed :-
[[220011440011004411559955 ((11111177775500--PP))]] Companies Act, 2016 that a i) It was resolved that the Company be Rumours had been swirling about Binotto’s future ahead of the
((IInn MMeemmbbeerrss’’ VVoolluunnttaarryy LLiiqquuiiddaattiioonn)) Final Meeting of members of the wound up voluntarily pursuant to Section season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix earlier this month as the team
abovementioned Company will 439(1)(b) of the Companies Act, 2016 failed to mount a serious challenge to Red Bull after a promising
NNOOTTIICCEE OOFF RREESSOOLLUUTTIIOONN be held at No. 20, Lorong 6A/91, and that Adri Bin Aris (NRIC No. 680202- start to the campaign.
NNOOTTIICCEE IISS HHEERREEBBYY GGIIVVEENN TTHHAATT aatt aann Taman Shamelin Perkasa, 56100 10-6279) of 28, Jalan Setiarasa, Bukit
EExxttrraaoorrddiinnaarryy GGeenneerraall MMeeeettiinngg ooff CCAAII TTEECCHHNNIICCAALL Kuala Lumpur, on Thursday, the Damansara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur, W.P. “With the regret that this entails, I have decided to conclude my
&& CCOONNSSUULLTTIINNGG ((MMAALLAAYYSSIIAA)) SSDDNN.. BBHHDD.. dduullyy 05th day of January 2023 at Kuala Lumpur be appointed liquidator for collaboration with Ferrari,” Binotto said in the statement.
ccoonnvveenneedd aanndd hheelldd aatt VVeennuuee:: GGOOOOGGLLEE MMAALLAAYYSSIIAA 12.00 noon, for the following the purpose of such winding up.
SSDDNN.. BBHHDD..,, ooff PPhhyyssiiccaall AAddddrreessss aatt AAxxiiaattaa TToowweerr,, purposes :- ii) It was resolved that the Liquidators be “I am leaving a company that I love, which I have been part of for
LLeevveell 2200,, 99,, JJaallaann SStteesseenn SSeennttrraall 55,, KKuuaallaa LLuummppuurr 1. To receive an account from and are hereby authorised to distribute 28 years, with the serenity that comes from the conviction that I
SSeennttrraall,, 5500447700 KKuuaallaa LLuummppuurr,, FFeeddeerraall TTeerrrriittoorryy the Liquidator showing the either in cash, specie or in kind the have made every effort to achieve the objectives set.
ooff KKuuaallaa LLuummppuurr aanndd MMeeeettiinngg hhoosstteedd vviirrttuuaallllyy aatt manner in which the winding whole or any part of the assets of the
hhttttppss::////mmeeeett..ggooooggllee..ccoomm//wwaakk--zzbboobb--hhaazz oonn 2233rrdd up has been conducted and to Company amongst the contributories of “I leave a united and growing team. A strong team, ready, I’m
NNoovveemmbbeerr,, 22002222,, tthhee ffoolllloowwiinngg SSppeecciiaall RReessoolluuttiioonn hear explanations that may be the Company in accordance with their sure, to achieve the highest goals, to which I wish all the best for the
wwaass dduullyy ppaasssseedd -- given by the Liquidator. respective rights and interests therein. future.”
((aa)) TThhaatt tthhee CCoommppaannyy bbee ppllaacceedd iinn vvoolluunnttaarryy 2. To determine by ordinary
resolution the manner in Leong Ah Lan Italian daily Gazzetta dello Sport had broken the original story
lliiqquuiiddaattiioonn aanndd tthhaatt MMrr.. WWOONNGG CCHHEEEE SSIIOONNGG ooff which the books, accounts Director about Binotto’s future – though the team said the story was without
CCSS WWOONNGG && CCOO,, SSuuiittee 1133--1100,, LLeevveell 1133,, JJoohhoorr and documents of the foundation – and claimed that Ferrari were considering recruiting
BBaahhrruu CCiittyy SSqquuaarree ((OOffffiiccee TToowweerr)),, 110066--110088,, company and the Liquidator Kuala Lumpur Alfa Romeo team chief Fred Vasseur.
JJaallaann WWoonngg AAhh FFooookk,, 8800000000 JJoohhoorr BBaahhrruu,, thereof shall be disposed of. Dated this 30th day of November, 2022
JJoohhoorr bbee aappppooiinntteedd aass tthhee LLiiqquuiiddaattoorr ooff tthhee LIEW NGEOK PHONG After a dreadful season in 2020 and a lacklustre year of recovery
CCoommppaannyy ffoorr tthhee ppuurrppoossee ooff ssuucchh wwiinnddiinngg--uupp;; Liquidator IN THE MATTER OF in 2021, Ferrari began this season with two wins in the opening
((bb)) TThhaatt tthhee LLiiqquuiiddaattoorr bbee aauutthhoorriisseedd ttoo ddiissttrriibbuuttee Kuala Lumpur THE COMPANIES ACT, 2016 three races, but were then swept aside by the runaway success of
eeiitthheerr iinn ccaasshh oorr iinn ssppeecciiee aammoonnggsstt tthhee Dated : 30th November 2022 Red Bull as Max Verstappen powered to his second world title.
ccoonnttrriibbuuttoorriieess,, tthhee aasssseettss ooff tthhee CCoommppaannyy iinn Proxy Forms are available at the AND
aaccccoorrddaannccee wwiitthh tthheeiirr rreessppeeccttiivvee rriigghhttss aanndd Liquidator’s Office abovestated. IN THE MATTER OF The team claimed further victories in July, but failed to win any of
iinntteerreessttss tthheerreeiinn;; aanndd Duly executed proxy forms must ELITE PASSION SDN. BHD. the remaining 11 races. Ferrari also finished runners-up in the
((cc)) TThhaatt uunnlleessss ccaauusseedd oorr ccoonnttrriibbuutteedd bbyy wwiillllffuull be deposited at the Liquidator’s [201001041942 (925870-W)] constructors’ championship, but over 200 points behind Red Bull.
ddeeffaauulltt oorr nneegglliiggeennccee ooff tthhee LLiiqquuiiddaattoorr,, tthhee Office, not less than 48 hours (In Members’ Voluntary Liquidation)
LLiiqquuiiddaattoorr bbee iinnddeemmnniiffiieedd bbyy tthhee CCoommppaannyy before the time fixed for holding NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the creditors ‘No cowards in Aussie team’
aaggaaiinnsstt aallll ccoossttss,, cchhaarrggeess,, lloosssseess,, eexxppeennsseess of the Meeting. of the Company which is being voluntarily
aanndd lliiaabbiilliittiieess iinnccuurrrreedd iinn oorr ssuussttaaiinneedd bbyy hhiimm wound up, are required on or before 30th SKIPPER Pat Cummins made clear yesterday there were “no cowards”
iinn tthhee eexxeeccuuttiioonn aanndd ddiisscchhaarrggee ooff hhiiss dduuttiieess IN THE MATTER OF day of December, 2022 to send in their on the Australian team, firing back at comments made by former
aass LLiiqquuiiddaattoorr aanndd iinn rreellaattiioonn tthheerreettoo.. COMPANIES ACT 2016 names and addresses with particulars coach Justin Langer.
JJoohhoorr BBaahhrruu of their debts or claims, and the names
3300tthh NNoovveemmbbeerr,, 22002222 AND and addresses of their solicitor (if any) Langer last week attacked the anonymous “cowards” who leaked
PPHHIILLLLIIPP VV PPUURRSSIIFFUULLLL IN THE MATTER OF to the undersigned, the liquidators of the against him in the lead-up to his resignation this year after
DDiirreeccttoorr AKNIGHT RESOURCES SDN. Company, and, if so required in writing widespread reports in the Australian media, citing sources, about his
from the liquidators, are, by their solicitors intense coaching style.
NNOOTTIICCEE TTOO CCRREEDDIITTOORRSS BHD. or personally to come and prove their debts
NNOOTTIICCEE IISS HHEERREEBBYY GGIIVVEENN TTHHAATT tthhee ccrreeddiittoorrss (In Members’ Voluntary or claims at the liquidator’s office of Suite Cricket Australia chief Nick Hockley rejected Langer’s claims and
ooff tthhee aabboovveennaammeedd CCoommppaannyy wwhhiicchh iiss bbeeiinngg # 8-13-6, Mutiara Bangsar, 8 Jalan Liku, threw his support behind the playing group, with Cummins also
wwoouunndd uupp vvoolluunnttaarriillyy aarree rreeqquuiirreedd oonn oorr bbeeffoorree Winding Up) 59100 Kuala Lumpur or in default thereof strongly defending his dressing room.
2299tthh DDeecceemmbbeerr,, 22002222 ttoo sseenndd iinn tthheeiirr nnaammeess (Company No. they will be excluded from the benefits of
aanndd aaddddrreesssseess wwiitthh ppaarrttiiccuullaarrss ooff tthheeiirr ddeebbttss oorr 199201021295 (252799-T)) any distribution made before such debts and “There’s no cowards in an Australian cricket team, not ever,“
ccllaaiimmss aanndd tthhee nnaammeess aanndd aaddddrreesssseess ooff tthheeiirr NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN claims are proved. Cummins told reporters in Perth ahead of the first Test against the
ssoolliicciittoorrss ((iiff aannyy)) ttoo MMrr.. WWOONNGG CCHHEEEE SSIIOONNGG ooff CCSS that the Final Meeting of the West Indies today, adding that he was “disappointed” Langer had
WWOONNGG && CCOO,, SSuuiittee 1133--1100,, LLeevveell 1133,, JJoohhoorr BBaahhrruu member of the abovenamed Adri Bin Aris dredged up the issue.
CCiittyy SSqquuaarree ((OOffffiiccee TToowweerr)),, 110066--110088,, JJaallaann WWoonngg Company will be held at Lot Liquidator
AAhh FFooookk,, 8800000000 JJoohhoorr BBaahhrruu,, JJoohhoorr,, tthhee LLiiqquuiiddaattoorr Kedai 28-01-17, Jalan Sungai, Kuala Lumpur “I think it’s disappointing sometimes the focus gets drawn to off-
ooff tthhee ssaaiidd CCoommppaannyy aanndd,, iiff ssoo rreeqquuiirreedd bbyy nnoottiiccee 10150 George Town, Pulau Dated this 30th day of November, 2022 field issues but it hasn’t really affected our team.”
iinn wwrriittiinngg ffrroomm tthhee ssaaiidd LLiiqquuiiddaattoorr,, aarree,, bbyy tthheeiirr Pinang on the 30th day of
ssoolliicciittoorrss oorr ppeerrssoonnaallllyy,, ttoo ccoommee iinn aanndd pprroovvee tthheeiirr December, 2022 at 10.00 a.m. DALAM PERKARA IN THE MATTER OF THE IN THE MATTER OF Langer is due to commentate on the two-match West Indies series
ssaaiidd ddeebbttss oorr ccllaaiimmss aatt ssuucchh ttiimmee aanndd ppllaaccee aass to consider, and if thought fit, to AKTA SYARIKAT 2016 COMPANIES ACT 2016 THE COMPANIES ACT, 2016 and Cummins insisted there was no “ill-will” and he was keen to catch
sshhaallll bbee ssppeecciiffiieedd iinn ssuucchh nnoottiiccee oorr iinn ddeeffaauulltt pass the following resolutions:- up with him.
tthheerreeooff tthheeyy wwiillll bbee eexxcclluuddeedd ffrroomm tthhee bbeenneeffiitt ORDINARY RESOLUTION – DAN AND AND
ooff aannyy ddiissttrriibbuuttiioonn mmaaddee bbeeffoorree ssuucchh ddeebbttss aarree To receive the accounts of the DALAM PERKARA IN THE MATTER OF IN THE MATTER OF “I’m looking forward to seeing him. He’ll be in and around here
pprroovveedd.. Liquidator showing the manner FIFTIES TASTE SDN. BHD. FIFTIES TASTE SDN. BHD. FLASHGROCERY SDN BHD commentating, so it’ll be good.”
JJoohhoorr BBaahhrruu in which the winding up has Co. No. 202101037937 (1438237-H)
3300tthh NNoovveemmbbeerr,, 22002222 been conducted to date and to (NO. SYARIKAT (COMPANY (In Members Voluntary Winding Up) Brawn says F1 work is done
WWOONNGG CCHHEEEE SSIIOONNGG dissolve the Company. 1158740-H) NO. 1158740-H) The following Special Resolution was duly
LLiiqquuiiddaattoorr SPECIAL RESOLUTION - (Penggulungan Syarikat (In Members’ Voluntary passed by the members of FLASHGROCERY ROSS BRAWN announced yesterday that he was retiring and leaving
“RESOLVED that the books, secara sukarela oleh Ahli) SDN BHD, on the 28th November, 2022 the position as managing director of motorsports at Formula 1, which
322 Notices accounts and documents of the Liquidation) in accordance with Section 439 of the he had held since 2017.
Company and of the Liquidator, NOTIS MESYUARAT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Companies Act, 2016.
DALAM MAHKAMAH TINGGI MALAYA shall be kept for a period of TERAKHIR that pursuant to Section 459 ‘That the Company be wound up voluntarily “My time with Formula 1 is now coming to an end,” the
DI SHAH ALAM three months from of the Companies Act, 2016, pursuant to Section 439 of the Companies Englishman, who turned 68 last week, wrote on the Formula One web
the 30th day of December, 2022 DENGAN INI DIMAKLUMKAN that a Final Meeting of the Act, 2016 and that Mr. Taufik bin Mohd site adding “now is the right time for me to retire.”
DALAM NEGERI SELANGOR DARUL to the 30th day of March, 2023 bahawa menurut Seksyen 459 members of the Company Salleh of No.18-2, Jalan 3/109C, Taman
EHSAN and thereafter such books, Akta Syarikat 2016, bahawa will be held at No. 119A & Abadi Indah, Off Jalan Kelang Lama, 58100 Brawn was hired in January 2017 on the day current owners
accounts and documents be Mesyuarat Akhir ahli-ahli C, Macalister Lane, 10400 Kuala Lumpur be and is hereby appointed Liberty Media took control.
WRIT SAMAN NO.: destroyed.” Syarikat akan diadakan di No. Penang on 31 December, Liquidators for the purpose of such
BA-22NCvC-244-06/2022 Dated this 30th day of 119A & C, Lorong Macalister, 2022 at 3.00 p.m. for the winding-up’. “Liberty knew about the economics of F1, but they didn’t know so
KATIJAH BINTI MAJID November, 2022 10400 Penang pada 31 following purposes:- Dated this: 28th November, 2022 much about F1 as a sport,” he wrote yesterday.
(NO. K/P: 450404-04-5044) Lim Kar Yeong Disember, 2022 pada jam 3.00 1. To receive an account from Sgnd
Liquidator petang bagi tujuan seperti …………………………………… “I was approached by Liberty as someone with F1 experience,
… PLAINTIF berikut: the Liquidator showing ONG SHEN-LOONG something they needed in the beginning.”
DAN IN THE MATTER OF the manner in which the Director
1. ASIAH BINTI ABDUL RAHIM THE COMPANIES ACT, 2016 1. Untuk menerima dan winding up has been IN THE MATTER OF “I was interested, but only if we could tackle the development of
(NO. K/P: 630315-06-5236) mempertimbangkan conducted and to hear any THE COMPANIES ACT, 2016 the sport from a different perspective – how do we improve the
2. MUHAMMAD AKBAR BIN ISMAHADI AND penyata terakhir akaun explanations that may be racing? I think we have succeeded,” he said. “We’ve set F1 on a new
(NO. K/P: 840923-10-5575) IN THE MATTER OF daripada Pelikuidasi given by the Liquidator. AND path.
… DEFENDAN-DEFENDAN COMPANIES (WINDING UP) yang menunjukkan cara 2. To determine pursuant to IN THE MATTER OF
NOTIS PENYAMPAIAN GANTI SECARA penggulungan telah Section 518(3)(b) of the FLASHGROCERY SDN BHD “We have done the bulk of the work, and we are in a consolidation
PENGIKLANAN RULES, 1972 dijalankan dan untuk Companies Act, 2016, Co. No. 202101037937 (1438237-H) period now. There’s a new car coming in 2026, but that’s four years
Kepada:- AND mendengar apa-apa the manner in which (In Members Voluntary Winding Up) away, quite distant for me, so it’s better the next group of people take
MUHAMMAD AKBAR BIN ISMAHADI penjelasan yang boleh the books, accounts Notice is hereby given that the creditors on that mantle.
72, Jalan AU 5c/2, IN THE MATTER OF diberikan oleh Pelikuidasi. and documents of the of the above named Company, which is
Lembah Keramat, Hulu Kelang, YEESHENG MARKETING SDN BHD Company and of the being voluntarily wound up, are required “I will now watch F1 from my sofa, cheering and cursing as an F1
54200 Kuala Lumpur. 2. Untuk memutuskan bahawa liquidator thereof, shall be on or before 28th December, 2022 (30 fan,” he wrote.
AMBIL PERHATIAN bahawa suatu (In Liquidation) di bawah Seksyen 518(3) destroyed of. days from advertised date ) to send in their
tindakan telah dimulakan terhadap (Registration No. 201601019775 (b) Akta Syarikat 2016, Dated this : 30.11.2022 names and addresses with particulars of Kiwi Ko returns to No. 1
kamu di Mahkamah Tinggi Malaya di buku-buku, akaun-akaun, Tay Kek Keong their debts and claims and of any security
Shah Alam dalam Writ Saman No: BA- (1190712-V)) dokumen-dokumen dan Liquidator held by them, and the names, addresses of NEW ZEALAND’S Lydia Ko is atop the women’s golf world rankings
22NCvC-244-06/2022 oleh KATIJAH NOTICE OF MEETING surat menyurat Syarikat dan their solicitors (if any) to the undersigned for the third time in her career, regaining the No. 1 spot yesterday a
BINTI MAJID (NO. K/P: 450404-04- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a pelikuidasinya dibinasakan. Liquidator at No.18-2, Jalan 3/109C, Taman week after her LPGA Tour Championship triumph.
5044) yang beralamat di No. 15, Jalan shareholders and creditors meeting Abadi Indah, Off Jalan Kelang Lama, 58100
Ss 22/4, Damansara Jaya, 47400 of the abovesaid Company will be Bertarikh : 30.11.2022 Kuala Lumpur, and if so required by notice Ko, who first reached No. 1 in 2015, passed American Nelly Korda,
Petaling Jaya, Selangor yang mana held at Level 2, 33B Jalan Pahang, in writing from the said Liquidator, are by who had moved atop the rankings on November 14 after a one-stroke
tuntutan Plaintif adalah terhadap 10400 Georgetown, Pulau Pinang Tay Kek Keong their Solicitors or personally to come in victory at the Pelican Women’s Championship.
kamu adalah berkenaan dengan tanah on 8th December 2022 at 10.00 Pelikuidasi and prove their debts and claims at such
di bawah pegangan HS(D) 168699, a.m. for the following purposes:- time and place as shall be specified in “I’m very grateful to be world No. 1 again,” Ko said in a statement.
PT No. 6772, Bandar Petaling Jaya, 1. To receive an account from the such notice or in default thereof they “To be honest, I wasn’t sure if I’d ever be back here again.
Petaling, Selangor Darul Ehsan dan Liquidator showing the manner shall be excluded from the benefit of any
Mahkamah ini telah pada 7/11/2022, in which the winding up has distribution made before such debts or “This wouldn’t have been possible without my family and team,
memberi perintah bahawa Writ Saman been conducted and to hear any claims are proven. thank you for your belief and love.”
dan Pernyataan Tuntutan bertarikh explanation that may be given by Dated this: 28th November, 2022
24/6/2022 hendaklah dilaksanakan the Liquidator. Sgnd Ko became the youngest world No. 1 when she topped the
secara penyampaian ganti kepada 2. Liquidator application to Court …………………………. rankings in 2015, holding the top spot from Feb 2 to June 14 for a
Defendan Kedua dengan menampalkan for release pursuant to Rule 149 TAUFIK BIN MOHD SALLEH total of 19 weeks.
setiap satu salinan meterai Writ dan of the Companies (Winding-Up) Liquidator
Pernyataan Tuntutan bersama dengan Rules, 1972; She then reigned as No. 1 for 85 weeks from October 2015 to June
satu salinan meterai Perintah Untuk 3. Liquidator application to Court CMA ENTERPRISE SDN. PERISYTIHARAN JUALAN 2017.
Penyampaian Ganti di papan Notis for books and records to be BHD. (233056-X) DALAM MAHKAMAH TINGGI MALAYA DI MELAKA
Mahkamah Tinggi Shah Alam serta destroyed after three month PERMOHONAN UNTUK PERLAKSANAAN NO. MA-38-162-08/2022 Ko, who was just 15 when she won her first LPGA title, has 19
di alamat terakhir Defendan Kedua from the date of dissolution, (In Members’ Voluntary victories, including major titles at the 105 Evian Championship and
yang diketahui dan juga dengan pursuant to Section 518(3)(a) of Winding-Up) Dalam perkara mengenai Seksyen 256 dan 257 Kanun Tanah Negara, 1965 2016 Chevron Championship.
mengiklankan satu notis di dalam satu the Companies Act 2016. Dan
suratkhabar tempatan dan bahawa (Incorporated in Dalam perkara mengenai Gadaian Perserahan No. 0400SC2009009298 bertarikh 03/08/2009 ke
penampalan dan pengiklanan tersebut KHOR YONG YONG Malaysia) atas semua bahagian tanah yang dipegang di bawah PN 44280, Lot 8869, Mukim Tanjong Minyak,
hendaklah menjadi penyampaian yang (LIQUIDATOR) Daerah Melaka Tengah, Melaka
sempurna dan cukup dalam tempoh c/o MAZARS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Dan
empat belas (14) hari dari THAT the Final General Dalam perkara mengenai Aturan 83 Kaedah-kaedah Mahkamah, 2012
tarikh akhir penampalan dokumen RISK MANAGEMENT SDN. BHD. Meeting of the Company
tersebut dan pengiklanan notis tersebut Registration No. 200101027840 will be held at the office of ANTARA
mengikut yang mana lebih lewat. the Liquidator, Suite D24, Bank Simpanan Nasional (No. Syarikat:-)
Jika kamu berhasrat untuk membela (563598-T) 2nd Floor, Plaza Pekeliling,
dalam tindakan tersebut kamu mestilah 33B Jalan Pahang, 10400 No. 2 Jalan Tun Razak, ………….PLAINTIF
dalam masa empat belas (14) hari dari 50400 Kuala Lumpur DAN
penampalan dan penyiaran pengiklanan Georgetown, on Friday, 30th MAHD AMIN BIN KAMIS (No. Kad Pengenalan: 810903055323)
ini, memfailkan Memorandum Pulau Pinang, Malaysia day of December 2022 at YATI BINTI JAMALUDDIN (No. Kad Pengenalan: 841011055098)
Kehadiran. Dated this 2.00 p.m. for the following
Kegagalan kamu untuk berbuat 30th day of November, 2022 purposes:- ….…….DEFENDAN
demikian boleh menyebabkan (1) To receive accounts from Menurut Perintah Mahkamah Tinggi Malaya di MELAKA mengenai Perintah Jualan dan Perintah
Penghakiman Ingkar boleh diberikan bertarikh bertarikh 15 Julai 2011 dan 11 Oktober 2022, adalah dengan ini diisytiharkan bahawa
terhadap kamu. the Liquidator showing Timbalan Pendaftar / Penolong Kanan Pendaftar Pusat Operasi e-Lelong di Kuantan
Bertarikh pada how the winding-up has
30 haribulan November 2022 been conducted and to AKAN MENJUAL SECARA
t.t. receive any explanations LELONGAN AWAM
………………..………………… thereon.
Peguamcara Plaintif (2) To resolve under Section Pada Hari Rabu, 14hb Disember 2022, Pada Jam 11.00 pagi,
Tetuan Ramli Yusuff & Co. 518 of the Companies SECARA ELETRONIK DI LAMAN WEB e-LELONG, PUSAT OPERASI e-LELONG,
NOTIS PENYAMPAIAN GANTI SECARA Act 2016 that after
PENGIKLANAN ini dikeluarkan oleh the expiration of three KOMPLEKS MAHKAMAH KUANTAN, PAHANG DARUL MAKMUR.
Tetuan Ramli Yusuff & Co., Peguamcara months from the date
bagi pihak Plaintif yang dinamakan di of the Final Meeting, NOTA: Bakal pembeli adalah dinasihatkan agar membuat carian hakmilik secara
atas, yang beralamat di Suite C-20-5, the books and papers rasmi di Pejabat Tanah dan memeriksa semua tanggungan, bebanan serta
Dataran 3 Two, No. 2, Jalan 19/1, 46300 of the company may be mengenal pasti dengan tepat hartanah tersebut sebelum jualan lelongan
Petaling Jaya, Selangor. destroyed. dijalankan.
(Tel. No: 03-79565500 / 30th November 2022
03-79565502 & No. Faks: 03-79563594) Kuala Lumpur Sila layari https://elelong.kehakiman.gov.my/bidderweb
(RYC/053/CVL/2015) Lim E @ Lim Hoon Nam
Liquidator BUTIR-BUTIR HAKMILIK
No. Hakmilik : PN 44280
No. Lot : 8869
Mukim/Daerah/Negeri : TANJONG MINYAK / MELAKA TENGAH / Melaka
Pegangan : Hakmilik Pajakan
No. Petak/No. Tingkat/No. Bangunan:
Keluasan Tanah : 1302.00 kaki persegi
121.00 meter persegi
Pemilik Berdaftar : MAHD AMIN BIN KAMIS, YATI BINTI JAMALUDDIN
Syarat Nyata : Rumah Teres
Sekatan Kepentingan : KOD A “TANAH INI TIDAK BOLEH DIPINDAHMILIK
ATAU DIPAJAK KECUALI DENGAN KEBENARAN PIHAK
BERKUASA NEGERI. SEKATAN KEPENTINGAN INI
DIKECUALIKAN KEPADA ORANG MELAYU”
Bebanan / Lain-Lain :
LOKASI DAN PERIHAL HARTANAH:
Hartanah tersebut adalah UNIT TENGAH RUMAH TERES SATU TINGKAT yang beralamat pos di
NO. 69, JALAN SB 7, TAMAN SERI BERTAM, 76450 Melaka.
HARGA RIZAB
Hartanah tersebut akan dijual atas “sepertimana sedia ada” tertakluk kepada satu harga
rizab sebanyak RM165,000.00 [RINGGIT MALAYSIA: SATU RATUS ENAM PULUH LIMA
RIBU SAHAJA) dan kepada syarat-syarat jualan yang dilampirkan. Pembida yang berminat
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SPORTS
NO ONE thinks Niclas
Fullkrug is a wunderkind. Flick turns to old warhorse
No wonder. His last three Fullkrug jumps ahead of Havertz in Germany pecking order Spain overcome Japan, he may prove
seasons in the German top the man who saved Germany’s
flight had produced two, four and six Unlike Fullkrug, he rarely again, leaving him unused. previously unheralded Fullkrug, the World Cup.
goals respectively. scores enough goals. He He summoned Fullkrug, the man who was only shunted up the
can be wasteful. He was man who began 2022 in the pecking order when Timo Werner “He showed us his
He had managed one prolific dropped against Spain. second flight and ended it in was injured. determination,” Flick said. “He
season in the Bundesliga, has never showed us how to smash goals.
played in the Champions League A goal down, with a the World Cup, whose It was justified. Fullkrug’s
and probably never will. Now he is a leveller required, Flick international debut finish was emphatic: “He gives a lot to this team, not
World Cup scorer, against the considered changes. came just 11 days maybe Unai Simon only goals, and he is also a very good
potential World Cup winners. This time, he did not earlier. should have saved boy. He has his heart in the right
make the mistake of but it was the place and we are very happy to have
Kai Havertz was supposed to be removing Musiala, It was a vote of forceful hit of a him.”
the wunderkind. Indeed, he was the and the teenager no confidence in natural centre-
wunderkind. He made his Germany was fundamental the supposed forward. He had It was the first goal an actual
debut as a teenager, scoring 17 to Germany’s late superstar, an the directness to striker had scored for Germany in
Bundesliga goals in a season before surge. take the ball off the World Cup since Miroslav Klose
he turned 20. Real Madrid wanted endorsement Musiala and netted in the 7-1 demolition of
him before he was 21. Having for the head straight Brazil in the 2014 semifinal.
overlooked for goal.
Chelsea got him for the kind of Havertz Beat Klose ended up with 71 goals for
fee in a depressed market that once, Costa Germany, 16 in World Cups: none of
marked him out as a generational he Rica that is to imply Fullkrug will do
talent. Before his 22nd birthday, he did and, anything remotely similar – after
had scored the winner in a if debuting within three months of his
Champions League final. 30th birthday, it is too late – but
Hansi Flick (right) and Niclas there is a German tradition of
Now Jamal Musiala is the Fullkrug of Germany. – REUTERSPIX physical forwards springing to
wunderkind. Age dictates no one can prominence in major tournaments:
hold on to the title for long and, at think Klose in 2002 or Oliver
23, Havertz may be too long in the Bierhoff in 1996. Neither had much
tooth. aesthetic appeal but elegance can be
overrated.
But perhaps it was symbolic
when the 19-year-old embarked on a Fullkrug belongs in the breed of
solo run against Japan that footballing pragmatists; his merit
threatened to yield the goal of the lies in goals, not style. Real Madrid
tournament. He went past four never wanted to sign him.
players: three Japanese, one
Havertz. But when Flick needed a goal,
the anti-Havertz obliged and the
There was a further indication ageing target man with the
of the shift in various pecking throwback career showed why he
orders as Germany faced Spain in
the marquee tie of the group stages. was preferred to the man who was
supposed to be the future of
Havertz had reflected that he had German football. – The
not done his “bloody duty” by Independent
adding a second goal to put
Germany out of sight against Japan.

Time for Morata to shine for La Roja

SPAIN and Atletico Madrid striker Alvaro the 2014 Champions League final, with Spain’s Alvaro Morata celebrates scoring
Morata has a star-studded CV, spending time Madrid beating Atletico in extra-time. his team’s first goal during their World
at Real Madrid, Juventus and Chelsea, but is Cup match against Germany. – AFPPIX
rarely considered an elite striker. That summer Morata signed for
Juventus, in search of regular football,
Two La Liga titles, two Serie A titles and netting in both legs of the Champions
two Champions League trophies feature in his League semifinal to knock Real Madrid
honours list, and yet, at 30, it feels as if Morata out – but Barcelona triumphed in the
has underwhelmed for much of his career. Berlin final.

However it was his well-taken strike that Madrid exercised a buy-back clause
sent Spain ahead against Germany in their 1-1 in the summer 2016 and Morata became
World Cup draw Monday, and another sign a useful part of the squad for a season,
that finally Morata’s time to shine has arrived. even though he was part of Zinedine
Zidane’s second string side, behind Karim
“Now is all,” insist the Qatar World Cup Benzema in the pecking order.
organisers, a slogan pasted around Doha and
yelled out by pitch-side announcers, but one With a league and Champions League
Morata can take to heart, after years of double in his pocket, Morata decided to try
nearlys, not-quites and almosts. his luck in the Premier League with Chelsea.

Morata’s finish from Jordi Alba’s low cross Shy and a little sensitive, Blues fans
was lethal, leaving Manuel Neuer with no thought he lacked conviction when
chance. compared to his predecessor Diego
Costa, especially after arriving for a
The forward, who came on as a substitute then club record fee of £60 million
against both Germany and also Costa Rica, in (RM324m) in July 2017.
Spain’s emphatic 7-0 opening day rout, scored
and set up a goal against Los Ticos. Morata lost his place to Olivier
Giroud and in January 2019, he was
Morata has put in good performances with shipped off to his first youth side,
Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid this season, Atletico, on an 18-month loan –
despite only five goals in 14 La Liga matches. although they quickly decided to made
the deal permanent.
He netted a last-gasp goal for Spain against
Portugal in September to send La Roja into But by the summer of 2020,
the Nations League final four. after a disappointing first full
campaign, Atletico loaned him
And even though Luis Enrique has thus far to Juventus.
chosen winger Marco Asensio ahead of him in
the starting striker spot, Morata seems sure of The Italians extended a
himself and able to take his chances when one-year deal for another
they come. season but did not sign him and
Morata returned to Atletico in
“I feel comfortable in the national team, I July 2022.
am proud to be here,” Morata told a press
conference, after he was named man-of-the- He started the season amid
match against Germany. uncertainty over his future, but has
earned his place in Simeone’s side.
“It is not easy, the demands on us and the
pressure are very high, whether you are a Luis Enrique kept faith in him, despite
starter or a substitute. clamour for other players like Iago
Aspas or Borja Iglesias to be included.
“I want to win all the games, I’m a soldier
like everyone else, and we’ll go to the death In Euro 2020 the coach defended
together. As well as being a great team we are Morata through thick and thin, even
a great group and very united.” though he missed various big
chances.
Morata started his youth career at Atletico
but switched to Real Madrid and made his Morata is paying him back, and
debut in 2010 for the first team under Jose after a decade of unfulfilled
Mourinho. promise, maybe now really is
all. – AFP
The next few years moved slowly, although
he did make an appearance off the bench in

20 theSUN ON WEDNESDAY | NOVEMBER 30, 2022 Payback time Ghana’s Mohammed
SPORTS Salisu (2nd right)
scores their first goal
Costa laments ‘totally against South Korea.
unfair’ defeat – REUTERSPIX

SOUTH KOREA assistant coach Sergio Costa said ... but Black Stars play down revenge talk ahead of Uruguay clash
Monday’s 3-2 defeat by Ghana was an unfair result for
the Asian side, whose World Cup campaign is stalling GHANA coach Otto Addo said we can win this game,” said Addo after his team,” said Addo. “They have very good
with the team rooted to the bottom of Group H. yesterday he is not the kind of guy men claimed a thrilling 3-2 decision over strikers, lots of experience and they are a
who thinks too much about South Korea. “I’m not a guy that thinks much very compact, very good team.
Cho Gue-sung’s brace was not enough for South revenge. of revenge.
Korea to pull off a comeback against Ghana in a match But payback will almost certainly be on “It will be very difficult just like every
in which the Koreans dominated the opening the minds of many supporters when the “It was really, really long time ago that match.
exchanges but paid the price for making errors. Black Stars take on Uruguay in their final this incident happened and I am a strong
Group H clash on Friday, a match that will believer if you don’t seek too much revenge “We said before the tournament started
South Korea have one point from a goalless draw help determine who advances to the World on these kind of things sometimes you get every game will be on edge, and we have to
with Uruguay and they need to beat Portugal in Cup knockout stage. the blessings.” be at our best to beat them.”
Friday’s (11pm) final group game to have any hope of
reaching the last 16. A bitter and controversial quarterfinal A long time ago perhaps but still not long Uruguay coach Diego Alonso yesterday
defeat at the hands of Uruguay, or at least the enough for many Ghanaians to forget the dismissed the importance of the
Costa addressed the post-match news conference hands of Luis Suarez, at the 2010 South image of Suarez using his hands to clear controversial 2010 World Cup quarterfinal
after head coach Paulo Bento was shown a red card Africa World Cup away Dominic Adiyiah’s header and what victory over Ghana ahead of Friday’s crunch
for his protestations in the final minute of the game remains one of surely would have been the extra-time clash in Qatar.
when the referee blew the whistle with South Korea Ghana’s most winner.
about to take a corner. painful sporting “It’s a different story, for both of us,” said
moments. Suarez was given a red card for the foul Alonso following Uruguay’s 2-0 defeat to
“In the first 25 minutes, we were able to control the but that would not be the end of the Portugal on Monday.
game with ball possession which was very good. We Those heartbreak for Ghana as Asamoah Gyan
made good passes and fulfilled our strategy for the memories are missed the resulting penalty and the Black “We will both go looking for qualification.
match. After the first goal, things changed until the likely to come Stars eventually suffered a crushing 4-2 loss Friday will be decisive but it’s a very different
end of the first half,” Costa said. flooding back in the penalty shootout. story to what happened 12 years ago.”
when the Black
“At that moment, we lost control. The second half Stars run out onto Addo pointed out that it is not only his In order to progress, Alonso
was totally different – we had control, ball possession the pitch at Al team and approach that will be different acknowledged his team would have to play
and created opportunities to score. Janoub Stadium. this time, but that it will be a completely better than they have done so far, in a 0-0
different Uruguay side as well. draw with South Korea and the Portugal
“The result is totally unfair. Not even a tie would “It will be very defeat.
have been fair. We clearly deserved a win… count on difficult but I am One thing that hasn’t changed is Ghana’s
us for the next match.” confident to attacking philosophy and Addo will, as “The team has to loosen up and motivate
know that always, rely on an explosive offence that has itself more to play, like we did in the second
South Korea players looked dejected after the generated five goals in two games. half today,” said Alonso.
game as they fell to the ground, while captain and key
player Son Heung-min was in tears. “It is a different approach, a different “We need to take risks, to be the brave
team of the qualifiers and the second half
Asked about their reaction, Costa said: “The today.” – Reuters
reaction is of a group that felt a lack of fairness at the
end. It is normal for someone (to react that way when) Kudos as Kudus lights up World Cup
they did all they could to win but weren’t able to do
so. Ghana’s Mohammed Kudus MOHAMMED KUDUS World Cup wraps up.
celebrates scoring their announced himself on the global Ghana captain Andre Ayew shrugged and
“I think we should be sad and have a feeling of lack second goal against South stage with his brace at the World
of justice but we also have to be very proud that we Korea. – REUTERSPIX Cup on Monday to show why he smiled when asked afterwards how impressed he
gave our all on the pitch.” is one of the most coveted had been by his young team-mate.
young players in football.
Bento’s red card means the Portuguese will not be “Not impressed at all,” the 32-year-old forward
on the touchline when South Korea take on his native The attacking midfielder said, a smile forming on his face again. “It’s normal
country, who are captained by Cristiano Ronaldo. scored twice, including the – it’s Kudus.
winner, in Ghana’s dramatic 3-2
“He won’t be present on the day of the game and win over South Korea in Qatar. “He has a bright future in front of him. We
that will be a loss for us because he is a great know this, I know this, Ghana knows it now, the
manager… but that will make us get better, be united The 22-year-old, who plays world is going to know it.
and bring together all our energies,” the assistant his club football for Ajax, almost
coach added. – Reuters single-handedly saved Ghana’s “You’ll see, more is coming from my boy.”
World Cup campaign when he Crystal Palace’s Jordan Ayew – Andre’s brother
Goal-shy La Celeste need stroked in left-footed in the 68th – came into the Ghana side and provided the
repeat of infamous win minute. cross for Kudus’s first-half header
He said Kudus was “shining”.
URUGUAY remain goalless at the World Cup and He had earlier scored with a “And hopefully he can keep on shining
must find their form against next opponents Ghana header, before Son Heung-min’s because he has a really bright future,” said the 31-
in a re-run of one of the most infamous games in South Korea mounted a comeback, year-old.
World Cup history if they are to progress to the next only for Kudus to win it for Ghana Kudus made a piece of history, his double the
round of this tournament. and their colourful, chanting fans. first by a Ghanian in a World Cup match.
He has now scored seven times in 20 “He’s a good character,” said coach Otto Addo.
“We are looking for victory against Ghana, there appearances for his country, having made “He’s a very good guy who one against one is
is no doubt about it. If we have to make his debut three years ago. fast. He has very good game intelligence.
modifications, that is what we will do,” coach Diego It remains to be seen how much “He has to work more defensively, this is for
Alonso said after yesterday’s 2-0 defeat to Portugal further Ghana go at the tournament – sure, but he is on the right track to be a great,
left Uruguay bottom of Group H on one point. they have three points from two great player.”
games and face a grudge match There was mayhem all around him after
Despite possessing the attacking riches of against Uruguay in their final Ghana hung on to beat South Korea, but man-of-
Darwin Nunez, Edinson Cavani and Luis Suarez, the Group H match on Friday (11pm the-match Kudus seemed to be the coolest man
South Americans also failed to score in their Malaysian time). among the 44,000 at Education City Stadium.
opening 0-0 draw with South Korea. But no matter what they do, “The whole team played their part and I think
Kudus looks set to go far once the the energy is very good in camp now, and it is a
Their only chance of reaching the last 16 is with good boost for our next game,” he said. – AFP
a win on Friday against Ghana, but the Africans will
want revenge for being cruelly knocked out by
Uruguay at the 2010 South Africa World Cup in a
memorable and action-packed quarterfinal.

Though Portugal dominated possession at the
Lusail Stadium, Rodrigo Bentancur, Maxi Gomez
and Suarez did go agonisingly close to breaking
Uruguay’s Qatar World Cup duck.

“We didn’t play well but we had our chances and
we were pushing forward. We were trying for it. But
sometimes the opponents are good, they play well,
they counter your game plan and don’t let you be
where you would like to be,” Alonso said.

The South Americans certainly played with
more snap and penetration after substitutes
Facundo Pellistri and Giorgian de Arrascaeta
came on with just under half an hour left.

“Our game improved with the two new
players. The game was asking for them,” Santos
said. “At the start, Portugal owned the ball,
they dominated the ball. After, we played well.
We need to gamble more and to move more
freely.”

Arrascaeta looked devastated by the Portugal
defeat but was also determined ahead of the
Ghana game.

“We have one game left and we have to go for
it. Without doubt, we have to win come what may,”
he said. – Reuters

SIDENETTING 21theSUN ON WEDNESDAY | NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Laporta hails Xavi influence SPORTS

SPAIN’S winning form at the World Swiss turn attention to decisive Serbia clash
Cup has a lot to do with the work
Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez has SWISS COACH Murat Yakin bemoaned a lack of Cameroon pull off a shock win over Brazil, Serbia, who will need to win to have any
done with the players who are on attacking courage in his team’s 1-0 defeat by which would then mean goal difference would chance of progress.
duty with the national team, club Brazil yesterday but said he could not be come into play.
president Joan Laporta said disappointed by a battling performance that “The game plan seemed to be working for a “We are getting more experience in these
yesterday. “I think (Spain’s gave him confidence for their decisive game long time and we had control of the game,” type of tournaments and we are competitive
performance) it’s fantastic. It’s a against Serbia. Yakin told reporters. “It’s a disappointing against the bigger teams,” he said. “It was a
source of pride for Barca to see how The Swiss had largely kept their illustrious outcome as we let it slip through our fingers. good performance in many ways and I feel this
our players and the national team are opponents at arm’s length for most of a tightly- “Congratulations to Brazil, but with a little is the right path for Serbia, which will be
playing… They are one of the contested match but were undone by an 83rd- more luck we could have done more. I can’t completely different.
favourites to win the World Cup, minute goal by Casemiro that sent Brazil really blame the team, they did a good job
along with Brazil and France,” Laporta through. today, and had good control over a very good “I think we can be the dominant team and
said. “Xavi is doing very well, we are Switzerland, on three points, still look well- Brazil team for some time.” think we’ve proven that in the past.”
first in La Liga. What is happening in placed to join them. A win in their game Yakin said the performance, coming after
the Spanish national team is a against Serbia would guarantee progress while their opening win over Cameroon, left the side Yakin said, however, that they would not
consequence of Xavi’s good work. in a good place ahead of their showdown with take the risk of playing for a draw. “You can’t
Luis Enrique has been very successful Test of nervesadrawwouldalsobeenoughunless send a team out saying a draw is enough,” he
by creating a block of players, mostly All on the line for goal-shy Danes and confident Socceroos said. “We need to try to win this game and we
from our club, which facilitates the have the skills and quality to do so.” – Reuters
game. The merit of this national team
is Xavi’s, because he gives them FIFA World Cup 2022
minutes in the Barca first team,” he Australia vs Denmark
added.
Group D, Nov 30 @11pm in M’sia
Pepe goes into the record books Al Janoub Stadium

CENTREBACK Pepe became the third AUSTRALIA will be in the probably be enough to progress inspiration but points to his
oldest outfield player in World Cup unusual position of given the unlikelihood that the breadth of goalscorers – to
history after he played the full 90 having their World Cup even more goal-shy Tunisians will Jesper Lindstrom and
minutes of yesterday’s Portugal vs destiny in their own be able to upset even a second- Andreas Skov Olsen and
Uruguay match. The 39-year-old hands when they take on the string French side in today’s other Kasper Dolberg. 38 FIFA rank 10
came in for the injured Danilo, who might of Denmark in their final Group D tie. AUS 1-4 FRA Match 1 DEN 0-0 TUN
mysteriously suffered broken ribs, as Group D match at their adopted Coach Kasper Hjulmand joked “You cannot expect to AUS 1-0 TUN Match 2 DEN 1-2 FRA
one of three changes made by Al Janoub Stadium home today in the week that he might ask to push a button and expect to
Portugal coach Fernando Santos. (11pm Malaysian time). borrow Norwegian striker Erling score a lot of goals,”
Cameroon’s Roger Milla remains the While precious few would Haaland but in reality he will have Hjulmand after HEAD-TO-HEAD
oldest outfield player to play in a the France
World Cup at USA 1994 aged 42, make the Socceroos favourites for to rely on a team that scored an defeat. Australia 1 Denmark 2
while Canada’s Atiba Hutchinson, the clash, the fact is that a victory average of three goals a game in
playing in this tournament, is also for Australia would guarantee qualifying.
older than Pepe by a couple of them a last 16 spot for the second “On this team we have a lot of
weeks. Two goalkeepers can beat time, while a draw would suffice if goalscorers,” he said after the
Milla, though. Essam El-Hadary of Tunisia are unable to beat already France defeat.
Egypt was 45 when he played in qualified France. “We have great strikers with
Russia 2018 while Colombian shot- Charged with confidence after great players all around the pitch Recent
stopper Faryd Mondragon was 43 in outsmuscling Tunisia 1-0 for their that can score.” meetings Draws 1
Brazil 2014.
first World Cup finals win since Denmark need goals, pure and 2018 Denmark 1-1 Australia
Wagner sorry for
bathrobe comment 2010, the Australians are simple, and it seems Hjulmand is 2012 Denmark 2-0 Australia

PUNDIT and former German determined that the breakthrough yet to land on his strongest WORLD CUP RECORD
international striker Sandro Wagner victory should not be wasted by a combination that brings out the
apologised yesterday for his “ill failure to turn up today. best in Christian Eriksen, who is
considered” remark when he “The result will mean nothing “the heart and soul and brains” of 3 Wins 9
commented on the World Cup match 4
between Germany and Spain the day if we don’t get a result against the team, according to Kasper 11 Draws 6
before for the German TV channel 0.83
ZDF. Wagner said in the 79th minute Denmark,” said centreback Harry Schmeichel. 1.94 Losses 7
of the match that he first believed
the traditional Qatari long white Souttar, who was outstanding Hjulmand says *Per match Goals for* 1.41
robes called thawb were bathrobes. “I against Tunisia. Eriksen is the
thought before that the whole corner “It’s going to be an incredible group’s Goals against* 1.27
was full of German fans. Then I
realised it was the Qatari bathrobes,” test… it’s all on the line for both © GRAPHIC NEWS
Wagner said. Wagner later tweeted
an apology. “It was an ill-considered teams and it’s what you play “We have a lot of good
saying with an inappropriate remark football for, the big moments.” strikers and we were very
that I would be better off not saying. Denmark are still paying the close.”
If anyone felt offended – sorry, that price for failing to score against Australia coach
was zero point zero my intention.” Tunisia in their opening 0-0 Graham Arnold is
draw, their position in the group unlikely to change his
Lions suspend keeper becoming all the more parlous line-up much, perhaps
when they lost 2-1 to France only starting the now fit
CAMEROON’S first-choice goalkeeper in their second Ajdin Hrustic in
Andre Onana has been suspended contest. midfield, and will be
due to disciplinary reasons, the European looking for another
country’s federation (FECAFOOT) said, championship gutsy performance
after he was left out of the squad for semifinalists last from his players.
their 3-3 draw with Serbia at the World year and regular “Every Australian
Cup on Monday. Onana was marked visitors to the team in history has
as “absent” on the team sheet, with knockout rounds been
head coach Rigobert Song saying he of the World underestimated,”
had to “put the team first ahead of an Cup, the Danes winger Craig
individual” amid reports of a falling should have the Goodwin said after
out over tactics. “The Cameroon quality to beat the Tunisia win.
Football Federation hereby informs Australia if “We believe in
the public that following Rigobert they can ourselves and what
Song’s decision, head coach of the rediscover we’re doing and we
Indomitable Lions, the player Andre their will fight to the very
Onana has been temporarily scoring end to get the result
suspended from the group for touch. against Denmark.” –
disciplinary reasons,” the statement A win Aaron Christian Reuters/Agencies
said. “The Cameroon Football
Federation reiterates its full support to would MOOY ERIKSEN
the head coach and his entire staff as
they implement the federation’s policy Blue Samurai urged to stay strong ahead of Spanish inquisition
aimed at preserving discipline,
solidarity, complementarity and JAPAN have swung from high to just days after Japan had beaten was “already in the past”. Moriyasu said he had always
cohesion within the national team.” low at the World Cup but coach Germany with a stunning “We don’t want to get either too “expected it to take three games” to
Hajime Moriyasu warned his players comeback, and leaves them qualify for the next round.
not to “ride the roller-coaster” of needing another upset to advance up or too down – my approach
emotions as they prepare to face to the last 16. doesn’t change,” he said. “We’ve already moved on and
Spain. we’re preparing for the Spain game,”
Japan could also qualify with a “Of course when we win I’m he said.
The Blue Samurai can qualify for draw against Spain depending on happy and we have a defeat like
the knockout round if they beat the other results but a win would yesterday I’m frustrated. But we “Whatever the result of the first
Spanish in their final Group E game guarantee their progress. don’t want to be up and down like two games were, you have to think
on Friday (3am Malaysian time) but we’re riding a roller-coaster.” only about the next one.
they will have to pick themselves up Moriyasu urged his players to
after their shock loss to Costa Rica. keep a level head as he spoke to The Blue Samurai looked short of “We’ve thought about what
reporters before training yesterday ideas and rarely threatened the went wrong and we’re looking to
That 1-0 defeat on Sunday came and insisted the loss to Costa Rica Costa Rican goal, with two free-kick turn that into energy for the Spain
attempts their best opportunities. game.” – AFP

22 theSUN ON WEDNESDAY | NOVEMBER 30, 2022 High stakes game possibly his last mission at a World Cup. He has been
in sizzling form for Messi’s old club Barcelona and
SPORTS Veterans Messi, Lewandowski faceoff for knockout berth has also had an eventful start in Qatar.

TWO of the most intimidating strikers in world Even Messi looked slow and made basic on three points, one behind the Poles, they Lewandowski uncharacteristically missed a
football, Argentina’s 35-year-old Lionel Messi errors prior to scoring against Mexico and must win to be sure of progressing and penalty in Poland’s opening draw with Mexico before
and Poland’s 34-year-old Robert relaxing into the player everyone knows. keeping alive their dream of a third World Cup scoring his first ever World Cup goal in their 2-0 win
Lewandowski, line up against each other title. over Saudi Arabia. That reduced him to tears.
tomorrow (3am Malaysian time) with a last 16 place “It’s difficult to make people understand
at stake in the World Cup. that tomorrow the sun will shine whether you A draw would be enough for the South “The older I get, the more emotional I get, and
lose or you win,” Scaloni said, trying to make Americans too if Mexico and Saudi Arabia also I’m aware that it might be my last World Cup
Messi has scored twice in Argentina’s sense of the constant circus around his team. end level. actually,” said Lewandowski.
extraordinary start to the campaign, suffering one of
the biggest upsets in the tournament’s history at the “Happiness lasts only for some Like Messi, Lewandowski is also his Poland coach Czeslaw Michniewicz said with a bit
hands of Saudi Arabia before masterminding a minutes. We need to find that nation’s all-time top of luck his top man could have ended the game with
euphoric victory over Mexico. emotional balance, whether a hattrick.
we win or lose.” scorer and is
The brilliant Argentine, whose team are one of the on “It’s a pity he didn’t get lucky, because he also hit
tournament favourites, is playing his fifth and final With Argentina the post and had a one-on-one with the goalkeeper,
campaign, meaning it is his last chance to match second in who somehow, miraculously, deflected the ball and
Diego Maradona and lift the trophy for his longing Group C it didn’t fall into the net. Robert could have scored a
homeland. hattrick,” Michniewicz said.

“We had to give everyone peace of mind to be “It is a pleasure to work with a player of Robert’s
able to approach the Poland game in a different way,” class, but one player alone cannot win a match.
Messi said after the extraordinary pressure around
the Mexico match. “Today we showed – starting with (goalkeeper)
Wojciech Szczesny and ending with Robert – that
Coach Lionel Scaloni was happy to see his players there is a force in the team.
enjoy the moment in the dressing room but knows
the weight of expectations are shackling his players. “And Robert did what he does best – he scored a
goal, assisted on Piotr Zielinski’s one, so we are
5558/2022 29/11/2022 (TUE) happy.”

Poland, who have not reached the knockout stage
since 1986, will go through with a win or draw against
Argentina. – Reuters/AFP

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The 54-year-old Renard indicated his
team will play the next match in Lusail losing to Argentina. If the Copa America
against Mexico with the same energy and champions beat the Poles, it will depend
desire. on the final result.

“We need the fans to make history. I “As long as there are chances, we
want a green stadium again, maybe we always need to try,” Mexico’s coach Tata
will play in the white jersey, but that isn’t Martino said. “Saudi Arabia need to win
important, we want the support from the the match and score goals, and so do we.”
fans,” he added. – Reuters

Things will not be easy for Saudi
Arabia, however, given that Mexico also
have a chance of reaching the last 16, and
for the eighth time in a row in their case.

Mexico need to beat Saudi Arabia by at
least a three-goal margin, with Poland not

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Rest or reward SPORTS

Benzema may rejoin Les Bleus

KARIM BENZEMA could squad as he was named and not
reportedly still rejoin France’s replaced in the initial squad.
World Cup squad with the Real It would therefore be up to
France looking to strike the right balance for Tunisia game Madrid star believed to be French boss Didier Deschamps
recovering from injury quicker whether or not to invite him back
FRANCE will look to strike the than expected. into the setup with the curtains
right balance between resting Qatar and Deschamps could give him and Adrien Rabiot are likely to be rested The 34-year-old injured his not yet closed on his World Cup
players and keeping their World some playing time to help him add to his as their role is the most physically dream.
Cup momentum going when seven World Cup goals – three of which demanding in the French system. thigh and was forced to pull out of
were scored here. the tournament on the eve of Les Regardless of what happens,
Up front, Olivier Giroud could start Blues’ opening group game the forward will receive a World
they take on Tunisia in their final Group Steve Mandanda is likely to start again after making clear he has the legs against Australia but could Cup winner’s medal if France were
D game today (11pm Malaysian time). between the posts and Deschamps to play every four days. still theoretically have a to win the competition.
The defending champions qualified might also want to give Jules Kounde “We always want to play a lot. It is role to play in the FIFA have confirmed that 26
for the knockout rounds with a game to some time to adjust to the rightback necessary to see how we feel competition, medals would be given to the
spare after a 4-1 win against Australia position after he replaced the physically and what the coach has in according to RMC nation corresponding to the size of
and a 2-1 win against Denmark, and a disappointing Benjamin Pavard for the mind,” said Giroud, who will become Sport. their squad when the tournament
draw with Tunisia would guarantee Denmark game. France’s all-time top scorer if he finds He could still play a began.
them top spot. Deschamps’ biggest decision will be the back of the net against Tunisia. role in the competition If Benzema plays no part in
Should they finish first, they will face whether Raphael Varane plays or not. He is tied on 51 goals with Thierry with FIFA rules Qatar it would mean he has only
the team who end up second in Group The centreback returned from a Henry. stating he can played in one World Cup during
C, which features Argentina, Saudi hamstring injury for the second game “I’ve played 14 or 15 rejoin his career despite being one of the
Arabia, Poland and Mexico. and was substituted in the second half. matches with AC Milan, the most prolific strikers in the game
Coach Didier Deschamps is set to “I haven’t talked to the coach about it every three or four days. I for the best part of 15 years.
rest some of his key men and give fringe yet. We’ll think about what’s best for the have shown that I can It remains to be seen if
players minutes at the Education City team first, then we’ll see what’s best for do it. No matter who Benzema will make a miraculous
Stadium. me,” Varane told reporters. plays, we’ll do return to the French squad as they
Kylian Mbappe might be expected to “The best thing is to get some playing everything we can to try to become the first team to
be held back in reserve but the time, but we’ll see with the coach.” extend our perfect Karim BENZEMA retain the World Cup since Brazil in
talismanic forward is chasing records in Midfielders Aurelien Tchouameni start.” – Reuters 1962. – Express Newspapers

Group stage 32 teams contest total of 64 matches, played at eight venues, over four weeks 0 FIFA rank (Aug 2022)

A 48 44 18 8 B 5 22 14 19 C 3 53 12 26

Date Time Score Date Time Score Date Time Score
21/11 Qatar vs Ecuador 12.01am 0 : 2 21/11 England vs Iran 9.00pm 6 : 2
22/11 Senegal vs Netherlands 12.01am 0 : 2 22/11 USA vs Wales 3.00am 1 : 1 22/11 Argentina vs Saudi Arabia 6.00pm 1 : 2
25/11 Qatar vs Senegal 9.00pm 1 : 3 25/11 Wales vs Iran 6.00pm 0 : 2
26/11 Netherlands vs Ecuador 12.01am 1 : 1 26/11 England vs USA 3.00am 0 : 0 23/11 Mexico vs Poland 12.01am 0 : 0
29/11 Ecuador vs Senegal 11.00pm 0 : 0 30/11 Iran vs USA 3.00am 0 : 0
26/11 Poland vs Saudi Arabia 9.00pm 2 : 0
Netherlands vs Qatar 11.00pm 0 : 0 Wales vs England 3.00am 0 : 0
27/11 Argentina vs Mexico 3.00am 2 : 0

1/12 Poland vs Argentina 3.00am 0 : 0

Saudi Arabia vs Mexico 3.00am 0 : 0

P W D L F A Pts P W D L F A Pts P W D L F A Pts
211062 4
1 Netherlands 2 1 1 0 3 1 4 1 England 210146 3 1 Poland 211020 4
2 Iran 202011 2
2 Ecuador 211031 3 3 USA 201113 1 2 Argentina 2 1 0 1 3 2 3
4 Wales
3 Senegal 2 1 0 133 3 3 Saudi Arabia 2 1 0 1 2 3 3

4 Qatar 200215 0 4 Mexico 201102 1

D 4 39 10 30 E 6 34 11 24 F 2 43 23 15

Date Time Score Date Time Score Date Time Score
22/11 Denmark vs Tunisia 9.00pm 0 : 0 23/11 Germany vs Japan 9.00pm 1 : 2 23/11 Morocco vs Croatia 6.00pm 0 : 0
23/11 France vs Australia 3.00am 4 : 1 24/11 Spain vs Costa Rica 12.01am 7 : 0 24/11 Belgium vs Canada 3.00am 1 : 0
26/11 Tunisia vs Australia 6.00pm 0 : 1 27/11 Japan vs Costa Rica 6.00pm 0 : 1 27/11 Belgium vs Morocco 9.00pm 0 : 2
27/11 France vs Denmark 12.01am 2 : 1 28/11 Spain vs Germany 3.00am 1 : 1 28/11 Croatia vs Canada 12.01am 4 : 1
30/11 Tunisia vs France 11.00pm 0 : 0 2/12 Japan vs Spain 3.00am 0 : 0 1/12 Croatia vs Belgium 11.00pm 0 : 0

Australia vs Denmark 11.00pm 0 : 0 Costa Rica vs Germany 3.00am 0 : 0 Canada vs Morocco 11.00pm 0 : 0

P W D L F A Pts P W D L F A Pts P W D L F A Pts
220062 6 211041 4
1 France 210124 3 1 Spain 211081 4 1 Croatia 211020 4
2 Australia 201112 1 2 Morocco 210112 3
3 Denmark 201101 1 2 Japan 210122 3 3 Belgium 200215 0
4 Tunisia 4 Canada
4 Costa Rica 2 1 0 1 1 7 3

3 Germany 2 0 1 1 2 3 1

G 1 25 16 38 H 9 60 13 28

Date Time Score Date Time Score
24/11 Switzerland vs Cameroon 6.00pm 1:0 24/11 Uruguay vs South Korea 9.00pm 0 : 0
25/11 Brazil vs Serbia 3.00am 2:0 25/11 Portugal vs Ghana 12.01am 3 : 2
28/11 Cameroon vs Serbia 6.00pm 3:3 28/11 South Korea vs Ghana 9.00pm 2 : 3
29/11 Brazil vs Switzerland 12.01am 1:0 29/11 Portugal vs Uruguay 3.00am 2 : 0
3/12 Serbia vs Switzerland 3.00am 0:0 2/12 South Korea vs Portugal 11.00pm 0 : 0
3.00am
Cameroon vs Brazil 0:0 Ghana vs Uruguay 11.00pm 0 : 0

P W D L F A Pts P W D L F A Pts

1 Brazil 220030 6 1 Portugal 220052 6

2 Switzerland 2 1 0 1 1 1 3 2 Ghana 210155 3

3 Cameroon 2 0 1 1 3 4 1 3 South Korea 2 0 1 1 2 3 1

4 Serbia 201135 1 4 Uruguay 201102 1

WEDNESDAY • NOVEMBER 30, 2022 Bruno not
interested in
Casemiro (left) celebrates who scored
scoring Brazil’s first goal Portugal’s opener
with Fabinho during the

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
Group G match against

Switzerland at the Stadium
974 yesterday. – REUTERSPIX

‘Best in the world’ BRUNO FERNANDES says it does not matter
Casemiro provides relief in Neymar absence as Brazil book last 16 berth who scored Portugal’s opener in a 2-0 victory
“WE CAN’T stop talking about over Uruguay that secured their place in the
Neymar,” Casemiro had Casemiro as the “best midfielder in the world” placed to mount a serious challenge for glory World Cup knockout phase.
said in the build-up to this after seeing him fire the Selecao through to the than they were four years ago, when they were
latest stop on Brazil’s quest knockout stage. beaten by Belgium in the last eight. It initially looked as though Cristiano
to win a sixth World Cup. After his winning Ronaldo had drawn level with Portugal’s record
goal yesterday against Switzerland, they’ll only “Casemiro has been the best midfielder in “Four years have gone by, there are new World Cup goalscorer Eusebio when he rose to
be talking about him. the world for a long time,” Neymar tweeted players. This year we have a wider range of try and head in Fernandes’ 54th-minute cross.
after the game. options, we have more players to choose
With the side’s talismanic No. 10 injured from,” he said. But replays showed that the Portugal
and watching wave after wave of pressure go Asked at his post-match press conference if captain, who has scored eight World Cup goals,
unrewarded from afar, it was left to the he agreed, Tite said: “As a habit, I always “Without even changing the team, we have did not get a touch on it and the goal was
defensive midfielder with just five respect opinions and I usually don’t comment a possibility of changing the way we play. If we given to Fernandes as his team claimed a
international goals to his name to do his best on opinions, but I will allow myself to do so substitute players, we have even more options. second successive Group H win.
impression of the absent hero with 75. today. I agree.”
“Therefore, there is no doubt whatsoever Fernandes’ opener, followed by a penalty
The strike was a sweet one, struck hard and Casemiro rounded off good work by that the options are much greater than those from the Manchester United star in added
to Yann Sommer’s left, the Swiss keeper left Vinicius Jr and substitute Rodrygo to score the in 2018.” time, proved enough to turn a tight and tense
with no chance as it arrowed into the corner. game’s only goal and send Brazil into their contest Portugal’s way.
final group fixture against Cameroon on Switzerland boss Murat Yakin admitted his
The relief in the stadium – and no doubt Saturday (3am Malaysian time) in a side had lacked the “courage” they needed to And it left them in pole position to top their
the team hotel where the laid-up Neymar was commanding position. take the game to the South Americans, but group ahead of facing South Korea on Friday
watching on – was palpable. swiftly turned his attention to Saturday’s (3am) (11pm Malaysian time).
Asked about Neymar’s absence, Tito said: showdown with Serbia.
He will play again at this World Cup, Tite “Obviously he has a different skillset. He is a “I don’t think it really matters who scored
insists, but in what condition remains to be player who in a magical moment can dribble The sides met in Russia four years ago, the goal at this point,” Fernandes said.
seen, the treatment on the injured ankle that past you and all of a sudden, you say, ‘What when Granit Xhaka and Xherdan Shaqiri, who
reduced him to tears in the final minutes happened here?’ He has that skill. are both of Albanian-Kosovan heritage, found “The feeling I had at the time was that
against Serbia set to continue to the end of the themselves the subject of disciplinary action Cristiano touched the ball. I was passing the
group stages at the very least. “Other players are getting there to get to the after making nationalist gestures during their ball to him.
level he is at, and I hope they get there. side’s 2-1 win.
Thanks to Casemiro, the team he leaves “But the important thing was that we won
behind are in the knockout rounds with a “Yes, we do miss Neymar, we do miss him. Yakin said: “We have to focus on football, against a very tough opponent.
game to spare, though, after a 1-0 win at He has a big creative power, he’s very effective just on football. For both teams, this is a
Stadium 974 that for so long looked like would so we miss him, yes. But there are other decisive game and it will be an interesting and “The importance of us being first in the
elude them. players who can take their opportunity.” exciting game. group includes us winning the next game,
which would allow us to come out of the
Brazil boss Tite and Neymar himself hailed Casemiro, who joined United from Real “We want to focus on football. Everything group undefeated. That is what we want.
Madrid this summer, played down his decisive else, I really don’t care about.” – The
intervention and insisted Brazil were better Independent “We have a very organised team ahead of
us on Friday, and our objective is to take it
INSIDE Kudos as High match by match.”
Kudus lights stakes
Flick turns up World Cup game There was even a message of solidarity from
to old page 20 page 23 his captain on social media. “We are in the
warhorse round of 16 of the World Cup,” said Ronaldo.
page 19 “Great job team.

“Against an opponent of great merit, we
asserted our strength and quality. Let’s go. We
are in the fight and our dream is alive.”

Coach Fernando Santos brushed aside
suggestions from the media that, having
already ensured qualification for the knockout
phase, he might field a weakened Portugal
side against South Korea to give key players a
rest.

“First place isn’t guaranteed,” Santos said.
“We will go for top spot, and not just because
of Brazil.”

Brazil are likely to win Group G which would
mean they would then play the runners-up in
Group H which is currently topped by Portugal.

Asked about the severity of an injury to
leftback Nuno Mendes, who was substituted
early in the first half, Santos said he would wait
and see the result of medical tests.

Portugal centrehalf Danilo Pereira missed
the Uruguay game after breaking three ribs in
training and midfielder Otavio, who was an
injury concern before yesterday’s game, was
also left out.

Uruguay, meanwhile, will need to beat
Ghana in their quest for a place in the round of
16.

“We will be going all out for victory. It is a
crucial game,” Uruguay manager Diego Alonso
said.

“We improved in the second half today.
Portugal owned the ball before that, and that
pressure had some effect.

“Sometimes, things don’t work out. We had
11 chances, according to the statistics.”

“We clearly showed we are a very strong
unit, both in the quality of the game and in the
bond between the players,” Santos said.

“That’s how positive things are achieved. We
will always work like this.” – AFP

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