The Sun Daily-261121

INSIDE page page

Party-hopping 2 S’wak varsity 4
law, PM’s term to first institute to
TELLING IT AS IT IS be discussed be given ‘green’

next year certification

ON FRIDAY NOVEMBER 26, 2021 STAYING SHARP ... Soldiers manning their assigned ordnance

No. 7912 PP 2644/12/2012 (031195) www.thesundaily.my during an exercise involving 250 members of the Fifth Infantry Division
at Kem Lok Kawi, near Kota Kinabalu in Sabah yesterday. – BERNAMAPIX

█ BY SHIVANI SUPRAMANI Cap it
[email protected]
oGovt advised to introduce guidelines interests. It does not reflect the sentiments of
PETALING JAYA: The saying that to limit rewards for ex-prime ministers the people and therefore, it also undermines
there is money in politics has never democratic principles,” he added.
been more true in Malaysia. Just a “It looks like the people would eventually
decade in office entitles a former lose hope in the government.”
prime minister to a RM100 million property, Ramon said the guidelines for the
a privilege some have described as allocation of such “gifts” should be revised to
audacious. in our country.” around the world to be rewarded but there fit the values and standards of the day.
The government had reportedly given have been few cases, if any, that has come He pointed out that the guidelines in
A social activist and a former MP, who close to such audacity, even in rich place now were introduced many years ago,
voiced objection to the offer made to Datuk Najib a choice of several properties to countries. and “times have changed”.
Seri Najib Abdul Razak, have called for choose from, and he had picked the most “Prices have gone up but values have
stricter guidelines on rewards to past expensive option, a 2.8-acre parcel in Bukit For instance, former US presidents have gone down.”
premiers. Petaling, Kuala Lumpur. to find their own accommodation after He said there should be a clause in the
leaving the White House. guidelines to ensure that such gratuities are
Former Transport Ministry secretary- Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir given only to individuals who do not have a
general Tan Sri Ramon Navaratnam said Mohamad, who raised the issue in the Barack Obama and his family now live in criminal record.
those with a criminal record should be Dewan Rakyat last week, asked Finance a rented property in Washington DC while “It’s just common sense. People do not
barred from receiving such rewards, adding Minister Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz if the gift Bill and Hillary Clinton have their own reward criminals with gifts.”
that it would set an unhealthy precedent if of land worth RM100 million was part of homes in Washington DC and Arkansas. To highlight the temerity of
such a move was allowed. Budget 2022. Najib’s request, former Sungai Turn to
Ramon said the Members of Parliament Benut MP Tawfik Ismail
“Soon, all those who have been convicted However, when the issue became a hot (Remuneration) Act 1980 should be revealed some cases from —
would also line up for rewards. It would topic during the Malacca snap election, repealed or amended in consultation with
undermine morality and good governance Najib announced that he was withdrawing the people. page 4
his choice.
“As it is, the legislation is just an Act of the the past.
It is not unusual for retiring leaders government to protect its own members’

2 theSUN ON FRIDAY | NOVEMBER 26, 2021
NEWS WITHOUT BORDERS

BRIEFS KING ATTENDS 257TH
RULERS CONFERENCE

KUALA LUMPUR: The Yang di-Pertuan
Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin
Al-Mustafa Billah Shah joined the 257th
meeting of the Conference of Rulers at
Istana Negara yesterday. The two-day
meeting, which began on Wednesday, was
chaired by the Sultan of Kedah Al Aminul
Karim Sultan Sallehuddin Sultan Badlishah.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri
Yaakob also attended the meeting. The
Malay rulers were accompanied by the
respective mentris besar while the
governors were accompanied by chief
ministers, except for Sarawak, which sent a
deputy chief minister. The last meeting of
the Conference of Rulers was held on Feb
19 and 20 last year, chaired by the Sultan of
Perak Sultan Nazrin Shah. – Bernama

COMMITMENT TO SOLVE
BOUNDARY ISSUES
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and Singapore
ROYAL MEET ... The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah with the Sultan of Johor Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar remain committed to resolving maritime
(centre) and the Deputy Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Nazrin Shah after attending the Rulers Conference at Istana Negara yesterday. – BERNAMAPIX boundary issues between the two
countries, including the implementation of
Anti-hopping law, PM term the International Court of Justice
cap to be discussed in 2022 judgement on Pedra Branca, Middle Rocks
and South Ledge. This was stated in a joint
o Proposal made to take He said the implementation of Undi 18 and (Amendment) Bill 2022 are expected to be press statement issued by Foreign Minister
matters to Parliament, in automatic voter registration are based on a tabled during next year’s first meeting of Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah and his
line with govt’s MoU with Cabinet decision as well as a ruling by the Parliament in March. Singaporean counterpart Dr Vivian
Pakatan Harapan Kuching High Court on Sept 3. Balakrishnan after the Malaysia-Singapore
Regarding amendments to the Standing Joint Technical Committee met virtually on
“For Undi 18, we have no choice. The Bill Orders of the House to enable Select Tuesday to continue discussions on the
must be tabled before the end of this Committees and Special Select Committees sovereignty over the three islets. The
Parliament session because the judge has to hold open and hybrid meetings, Wan statement said the ninth meeting had
ruled that if we do not implement it, it means Junaidi said a Cabinet memorandum had endorsed the terms of reference (TOR) for
that the prime minister and the government been prepared and feedback from relevant the sub-committee on maritime boundary
will be in contempt of court,” he said in reply parties is being sought. delimitation of Pedra Branca, Middle Rocks
and South Ledge and the sub-committee
will continue its work in accordance with
the TOR. – Bernama

Tourism potential of
Orang Asli villages

ISKANDAR PUTERI: Traditional and Orang
Asli villages in Bandar Penawar, near Kota
KUALA LUMPUR: Undi 18 (lowering of to a question from Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim The parties include the Attorney-General’s Tinggi, should be promoted as tourist
voting age from 21 to 18 years) and automatic (PH-Port Dickson) on the MoU in the Dewan Chambers, Finance Ministry, Cabinet attractions to provide for balanced
voter registration will be implemented before Rakyat yesterday. Division on the Constitution and Government development in the area, the Johor state
Dec 31, while legislation to prevent He added that the anti-party hopping Relations and the Office of the Chief assembly was told yesterday.
party-hopping and limiting the prime legislation and limiting the prime minister’s Government Security Officer. Datuk Sharifah Azizah Syed Zain
minister’s tenure have been proposed to be tenure required a detailed study and On amendments to the Constitution (Umno-Penawar) said tapping the
brought to Parliament before July next year. engagement sessions, which could not be related to matters under the Malaysia potential of these villages would boost
Minister in the Prime Minister’s done in haste. Agreement 1963, Wan Junaidi said the development in the western part to balance
Department (Parliament and Law) Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi said a meeting would be held Constitutional Amendment Bill on this was growth, which is currently focused on the
Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said this when with PH leaders next month to get views on tabled for first reading in the Dewan Rakyat on eastern region in Desaru, famous for its
clarifying the latest status in the the proposed anti-hopping law as well as to Nov 3, with the second reading scheduled for beaches.
implementation of the Memorandum of state the government’s stand on it, Bernama next month. “The Tanjung Buai traditional village and
Understanding (MoU) on Transformation reported. He said the government is committed to Kampung Orang Asli Sungai Layau 2 have
and Political Stability between the On Parliamentary reform, he said the ensuring the independence of the judiciary as special heritage value based on the ecosystem
government and Pakatan Harapan (PH) Parliamentary Services Bill 2022 and the well as good governance and transformation of the beautiful Sungai Johor.
signed on Sept 13. Parliament (Privileges and Powers) of institutions. “They are particularly suitable for
eco-tourism to complement (existing)
Move to replace RMAF Hawk jets tourism products,” she said when debating the
Johor Budget 2022.
Sharifah Azizah said there is an Orang Asli
KUALA LUMPUR: The government is process is underway and it is under CAP55,” standards, which are periodically audited by museum in Kampung Orang Asli Sungai
planning for the replacement of Hawk 108 he said in the Dewan Rakyat yesterday. the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia and Layau 2, which could attract local and
and Hawk 208 fighter jets under the Royal He was replying to a supplementary RMAF, Bernama reported. international tourists to learn more about the
Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) Capability question from Datuk Ahmad Nazlan Idris He added that despite being in culture of the community.
Development 2055, or CAP55, initiative, said (BN-Jerantut), who wanted to know whether high-density areas, they meet standards, and “We hope the state government will build
Defence Senior Minister Datuk Seri the government had considered grounding of there is no need for the Defence Ministry more infrastructure, including raft houses, to
Hishammuddin Hussein. Hawk aircraft and the status of procurements and the Armed Forces to make drastic provide an opportunity for tourists to visit,
He said the government had commenced to replace them. decisions on the location of existing RMAF which can help to promote local food and
the process by approving the acquisition of To a question from Datuk Hasanuddin bases. souvenirs,” she said.
Fighter Lead-In Trainer/Light Combat Mohd Yunus (PH-Hulu Langat) on RMAF “All RMAF flight operations are subject to Sharifah Azizah added that expanding the
Aircraft through the Rolling Plan 1. bases in high-density areas and locations that very strict standard operating procedures tourism belt in the area would also provide
“The international open tender for this are no longer strategic, Hishammuddin said (SOP) and aviation safety standards.” opportunities for locals to earn some side
procurement was closed on Oct 6, and is all RMAF runways are in accordance with He said the ministry and armed forces will income. – Bernama
currently in the evaluation process. So, the International Civil Aviation Organisation work to improve existing SOP and safety.

Telcos to be charged less than 20 sen per gigabyte for 5G service

KUALA LUMPUR: Digital Nasional The Malaysian Communications the pricing. billion and RM4 billion over He said apart from lower costs and
Bhd (DNB) will charge less than 20 and Multimedia Commission, as the He added that DNB would also the next 10 years, or about an no significant capital expenditure,
sen per gigabyte (GB) for 5G service regulator, will ensure that the prices average of RM350 million to RM400 telcos will be able to deliver 5G
to telecommunication companies set are fair and based on cost implement a 5G network through a million every year. service sooner than if they tried to
(telcos), Finance Minister Datuk Seri recovery, and not for profit single wholesale network (SWN) launch it themselves.
Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz said generation. model for this purpose. “This is much lower than the RM1
yesterday. billion capital expenditure for 4G This will definitely bring huge
“I have been informed that the 5G “The government is aware of the invested by telcos each year. benefits to the people, businesses
“In comparison, this is much pricing process is almost complete, issues and challenges of SWN and the government.
cheaper than the current incremental and it is very different and much telecommunications in other “This means they will get savings
cost per GB of 4G service produced lower than the cost per GB of 4G countries and has taken steps to of more than 50%, and those savings “Most importantly, people will be
by telcos at a rate of between 45 sen service by telcos.” ensure that the same mistakes do not can reduce the price of services able to enjoy the expected 100 times
and 55 sen per GB,” he said in the happen in Malaysia.” charged to subscribers, and at the faster speed at a very affordable price
Dewan Rakyat yesterday. Tengku Zafrul said he believed same time, pay more dividends to while telcos can maintain their profit
that telcos would welcome Through this model, each telco is their shareholders.” margins,” he said. – Bernama
expected to pay DNB between RM3.5

3theSUN ON FRIDAY | NOVEMBER 26, 2021

4 theSUN ON FRIDAY | NOVEMBER 26, 2021
NEWS WITHOUT BORDERS

Sibu’s UTS gets green building award

o The futuristically designed brainchild of ex-CM Taib is a sight to behold university, so he (Taib Mahmud) and the second phase was completed
came up with this futuristic, modern in 2019 at a cost of RM250 million,
SIBU: Universiti Teknologi Sarawak design is captivating to the eye. greets visitors at the UTS main and contemporary design,” which included the construction of a
(UTS) has become the first institute of Among the interesting features are entrance. Khairuddin said. surau, parking complex and two
higher learning in Malaysia to be dormitory blocks.
certified as a “green” building. the oculus structures (round or eye- Designed to pay tribute to Sungai This was to make the campus an
like design) at several main buildings Rajang, the longest river in Malaysia, attraction while retaining the UTS, which offers courses in
The varsity, formerly known as around the campus and the rays of the poolside is now a favourite spot greenery of the area and its natural technology and technical fields for
University College of Technology sunlight shining through the for pre-wedding photoshoot. environment, he added. industrial needs, currently has more
Sarawak (UCTS) and the brainchild rainforest canopies. than 1,000 students and is targeting
of former chief minister Tun Abdul UTS vice-chancellor Datuk Dr Among the latest technologies an enrolment of another 4,000
Taib Mahmud, has won the Green The state-owned university also Khairuddin Abdul Hamid said Taib adopted at the campus’ design is students over the next two years.
Building Index platinum award. boasts a rainwater harvesting system, Mahmud conceived the idea of a double-glazed glass panels to keep
located in the middle of the campus. university that is futuristic in design heat out and limit energy Earlier, Khairuddin said UTS was
It is not difficult to see why UTS, The water collected is diverted for to reflect the aspiration of the Sibu consumption, apart from generating also named one of the seven most
which was established on April 1, purposes such as cleaning and community. solar power. beautiful campuses in Malaysia by
2013, has been given the accolade. watering plants. Tatler Malaysia, and had attracted
“Sibu is small and not well known, Khairuddin said the first phase of the interest of social media users who
Set amid lush greenery, the Another striking feature is the and if you build an ordinary the university’s construction was were impressed with the
campus’ modern and futuristic circular pool of bluish water that university it will just be another completed in 2013 at a cost of almost architectural marvel of this
RM1 billion, which covered the educational institution. – Bernama
construction of the main campus,

3 active Covid clusters in Labuan

LABUAN: The Labuan Health cluster is manageable,” he told
Department is battling three Bernama yesterday.
Covid-19 clusters, with two of
them causing more infections He said the Bukit Kuda cluster
and spreading fast, said its emerged following an
director Dr Ismuni Bohari. engagement ceremony hosted
by a local whose guests include
He said they were the relatives from the mainland.
Merinding 2 Cluster, which broke
out at the Labuan Matriculation “This cluster spread widely to
College on Oct 28; and the Bukit those who attended the
Kuda and Jalan Jati clusters, ceremony ... and we are still
which surfaced on Nov 18 and tracing the close contacts for
Nov 21 respectively. screening, and efforts are being
made to break the chain of
“The Merinding 2 cluster infection,” he said.
emerged after several students
from the mainland (Sabah) Ismuni said the Jalan Jati
enrolled for the new semester. cluster involved a bistro in Jalan
Infection spread to students in Jati downtown with several
the hostel and staff but the patrons believed to have caused
the infections. – Bernama

‘A handful declined vaccination’

FRUITFUL ... For former medical assistant Idris Safie, life has never been more fulfilling than harvesting pineapples at his 2ha farm in SEREMBAN: Public Service million civil servants currently.
Pondok Upeh, Balik Pulau, Penang. Idris, 75, who retired from the government service at 56 said age is just a number. – BERNAMAPIX Department (PSD) director- Mohd Khairul Adib said PSD
general Tan Sri Mohd Khairul Adib
Tunku given a house on retirement Abd Rahman does not want the had ordered the respective heads
few civil servants who have yet to of departments to take the
Malaysia’s first prime minister Circular Road in Kuala Lumpur. The The family even had to surrender receive their Covid-19 vaccination appropriate action according to
his official car. to affect the government’s focus the circular as well as the
on the country’s development. stipulated guidelines.
“Apart from his pension, which my
mother was entitled to, we did not get He said the number of civil “The primary focus of PSD is to
anything from the government.” servants who have yet to be ensure the smooth execution of
vaccinated is very small the country’s development plans,
However, the government did compared with the total 1.6 Budget 2022 and the 12th
name the country’s first nuclear Malaysia Plan.” – Bernama
technology research facility, the Tun
Tunku Abdul Rahman was given a road was later renamed Jalan Tun Ismail Atomic Research Centre, in his
house at the foot of Bukit Tunku Razak. honour.
upon his retirement. The Tawfik told theSun that when C VID-19
locality, originally known as From his father Tun Dr Ismail Abdul UPDATE
Kenny Hills, was renamed in Rahman passed, he was
his honour. front serving as acting prime As of noon yesterday
page

The widow of second prime minister but his family did not
minister Tun Abdul Razak receive any reward in assets from
received a property in Jalan Eaton, off the government.

Kg Talang Hulu wins Perak Covid-19 Green Zone contest concTafiosrtemasl ed 2,608,979

KUALA KANGSAR: Close cooperation contest organised by the Rural for the Desa Perdana and Anugerah Total
among the residents of Kampung Development Ministry. Desa 1Malaysia award. ac�ve cases cNaesews 6,144
Talang Hulu in managing the Covid-19
situation has enabled the village to win “Among the measures taken were The villagers are farmers or durian 69,261
the state-level Covid-19 Green Zone carrying out sanitation in the mosque growers while some are private and
Community competition under the and surau as well as putting up posters public sector employees. The facilities Total
traditional village category recently. to warn and provide information about available here include a mosque, surau, recoveries Current
Covid-19 in efforts to get residents to schools, a community hall, rural clinic, recovery 96.10%
As part of the prize winnings the take the vaccine to curb the spread of Rukun Tetangga centre, public 2,503,427
village is entitled to a RM50,000 infection. religious schools, futsal courts, stalls rate
developmental project in the area. and vehicle workshops.
“During the outbreak, those Death 6,096Brought
Prime Minister Datuk Sri Ismail Sabri infected were provided food supply to Meanwhile, Kampung Talang Hulu toll
Yaakob presented the award to Kuala prevent them from leaving their Rukun Tetangga chairman Mohd Yasin -in-Dead
Kangsar district officer Tuan Zulhisham homes for fear of infecting others,” he Mohd Wahi said the villagers had built 30,147
Ahmad Shukori during the told Bernama when met at the village closer rapport with one another as
#KeluargaMalaysiaSiagaBencana recently they worked together in facing the PROGRESS STATISTICS FOR THE NATIONAL COVID-19 IMMUNISATION PROGRAMME
programme held in Putrajaya on Nov challenges of the pandemic and went As of November 24 Received rst doses
8. Kampung Talang Hulu, with a through the movement control order Received second doses
population of 2,000, is located about period.
Village Community Management 5km from Kuala Kangsar and three 25,706,979 25,049,738
Committee member Sabri Krim said other villages under the same According to Mohd Yasin, the
several programmes were administrative council are Kampung RM50,000 winnings would be used to
implemented in managing the Covid- Talang Masjid, Talang Changkat and build a bus stop and a community
19 situation after the village was Talang Tengah. centre to facilitate home-based
nominated to participate in the teaching and learning.
In 2016, the village won third place

Charged with 5theSUN ON FRIDAY | NOVEMBER 26, 2021
mistreating girl NEWS WITHOUT BORDERS

KUALA LUMPUR: Rumah Bonda welfare Syed Saddiq trial to be
home founder Siti Bainun Ahd Razali was heard in High Court
again charged in the sessions court with
mistreating a 13-year-old girl with Down oJudgeallowstransferof CBT,misappropriationoffunds Syed Saddiq, 28, was charged as Parti
syndrome. and money laundering case as ‘unusual questions of law Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) Youth
would likely arise’ (Armada) chief, with committing CBT by
Siti Bainun, 29, pleaded not guilty to the withdrawing RM1 million of Armada’s funds via
charge, which was read to her before justice KUALA LUMPUR: The trial of Muar member of “It would be expedient for the ends of justice a CIMB Bank Bhd cheque without obtaining
Izralizam Sanusi. Parliament Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman, for the case against the applicant (Syed Saddiq) permission from the Bersatu supreme
who is facing four charges of criminal breach of to be tried at the High Court. Therefore, the leadership council.
She was charged with having mistreated trust (CBT), misappropriation of funds and application is allowed,” said the judge.
the girl in a manner likely to have caused money laundering, will be heard at the High He was also charged with misusing
physical and emotional injury. Court here. Syed Saddiq’s counsel Gobind Singh Deo RM120,000 in contributions for the 14th general
said if the case was to be tried in the sessions election campaign raised through a Maybank
Siti Bainun was alleged to have This follows the decision by High Court court, challenges would arise because the court Islamic Bhd account belonging to Armada Bumi
committed the offence at a condominium Judge Mohamed Zaini Mazlan who allowed would not be able to deal with issues of Bersatu Enterprise at Maybank Islamic Bhd,
unit in Wangsa Maju between February and Syed Saddiq’s application to have the case constitutionality. Jalan Pandan 3/6A, Taman Pandan Jaya
June. The charge, under Section 31(1)(a) of transferred from the sessions court to the High between April 8 and 21, 2018.
the Child Act 2001, carries a maximum fine Court, Bernama reported. Mohamed Zaini agreed with Gobind’s
of RM50,000 or a jail term of up to 20 years, argument that the trial would be interrupted On Aug 5, Syed Saddiq was charged at the
or both. Mohamed Zaini said the court was when issues arose in the sessions court. Johor Baru sessions court with two counts of
convinced that there would be unusual engaging in money laundering activities,
On Aug 20, the woman pleaded not questions of law that would likely arise (from the The case is scheduled to be mentioned on namely two transactions of RM50,000, believed
guilty to a charge of neglecting the girl in a case). Nov 30 in the sessions court for the parties to to be proceeds of unlawful activities from his
manner likely to cause physical and update the court regarding yesterday’s outcome. Maybank Islamic Bhd account into his Amanah
emotional injuries at the same location and Saham Bumiputera account at a bank in Jalan
time. Persisiran Perling, Taman Perling, Johor Baru
on June 16 and June 19, 2018.
The court allowed her bail of RM5,000 in
one surety. She was also ordered not to
intimidate the witness and to surrender her
passport to the court. She also has to report
to the nearest police station periodically.

The court also set 15 days for the trial,
beginning March 30 next year. – Bernama

More than 2,500 farmers benefit from Smart Card initiative

KUALA LUMPUR: The Farmers’ Malaysia Aspirations target of 2,000 issued to farmers even after the 100 is provided free of charge and funded Ronald said 21 companies had
Family Smart Card Initiative members. days,” he said in an interview on by the government through Budget signed a memorandum of
(Peladang-i) introduced by the RTM’s Selamat Pagi Malaysia 2022. In the event of death due to understanding for the 1/2021 and
Agriculture and Food Industries He said more than 900,000 programme yesterday. accident, a farmer can get RM5,000 2/2022 Smart SBB sessions.
Ministry, has benefitted 2,877 farmers across the country are from Peladang-i,” he said.
Farmers’ Organisation Authority expected to have the smart card by He said the Peladang-i smart card The companies will serve as
members nationwide. 2025. also comes with a Takaful Kasih Plus Meanwhile, the large-scale smart project managers and service
insurance coverage of up to RM5,000 padi field (Smart SBB) programme, providers such as for the use of
Its minister, Datuk Seri Dr Ronald “Peladang-i will be used like a for each member. which consolidates padi fields drones, transplanters and ploughs, as
Kiandee, said the number surpassed debit card, which means we are through contract or rental farming, well as supervising the use of
the ministry’s 100-Day Keluarga moving the farmers towards a digital “It is part of the benefits of had benefitted 3,811 farmers. fertilisers and pesticides. – Bernama
and cashless society. The card will be Peladang-i. The insurance coverage

GAME OVER ... Southern Klang Senior citizen
district police chief ACP Cha Hoong claims trial in sex
Fong (second from right) and his with goat case
officers showing seized laptops that
were used for illegal gambling. KUALA KUBU BARU: A senior citizen
– ASYRAF RASID/THESUN yesterday pleaded not guilty at the
sessions court to a charge of having
Police probe false reports on ‘missing’ MyKads unnatural sex with a female goat at the
back of his neighbour’s house in July.
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 68 individuals were said all the individuals, aged between 18 and 60, investigation papers and of the total, 59 were
investigated for lodging false police reports from lodged false reports at the Sentul district police charged in court while another nine were being Shaari Hasan, 60, was charged
January to Nov 21 regarding loss of their identity headquarters and claimed that they were victims investigated under Section 182 of the Penal Code with committing the act at
card (MyKad) to avoid being fined by the National of robbery and snatch theft. for making false reports. Kampung Sungai Buaya in Rawang
Registration Department. at 1.30pm on July 27 under Section
He said investigations found that most of the Beh advised the public to abide by the law, 377 of the Penal Code, which carries
Those who lose the MyKad for the first time incidents reported were fabrications and that the adding that stern action would be taken against a maximum jail term of 20 years and
will be fined RM100, the second time RM300 and loss of the MyKads were due to their own errant individuals. He urged the public with a fine or whipping.
the third time RM1,000. negligence, Bernama reported. information regarding such cases to contact the
Sentul operations room at 03-4048 2206. Shaari, clad in a floral shirt, had
Sentul district police chief ACP Beh Eng Lai He said police had opened a total of 68 initially nodded and pleaded guilty
after the charge was read to him
before justice Nurul Mardhiah
Mohammed Redza.

However, when he was shown
the exhibits, namely a green T-shirt
and a pair of brown long pants that
were allegedly seized from him
during his arrest, the accused
denied that the clothes belonged to
him.

Nurul Mardhiah said the guilty
plea cannot be accepted as he did
not admit owning the exhibits, and
ordered for the charge against the
elderly man to be read again. The
accused then pleaded not guilty.

The court did not offer bail and
fixed Dec 24 for mention.

The media had reported that the
goat’s owner, a 45-year-old woman,
heard strange animal noises coming
from the back of her house.

Police said she went to the scene
and saw a half-naked man, whom
she recognised, standing near the
goat.

The man fled when he realised
the woman was at the scene. On
checking, the woman found that the
goat had died. – Bernama

6 theSUN ON FRIDAY | NOVEMBER 26, 2021
NEWS WITHOUT BORDERS

BRIEFS 11 DEAD IN SIBERIA Interpol elects UAE official as chief despite torture claims
COAL MINE ACCIDENT
ISTANBUL: Global police agency electing Ahmed Nasser would put hundreds of activists, academics country do to research for his
MOSCOW: At least 11 people are Interpol elected Emirati Interpol’s commitment to human and lawyers are serving lengthy doctorate.
dead and dozens still missing Inspector-General Ahmed Nasser rights in doubt. sentences in UAE jails, often
underground after an accident at Al-Raisi as its president yesterday, following unfair trials on vague and Hedges said he was threatened
a Russian coal mine yesterday. despite accusations from rights An UAE Foreign Affairs and broad charges. with physical violence or rendition
There were 285 people inside the groups that he failed to act on International Cooperation Ministry to an overseas military base and
Listvyazhnaya mine, in the allegations of torture of detainees in spokesman said Ahmed Nasser The UAE has dismissed those harm to his family.
Kemerovo region in Siberia, when the United Arab Emirates (UAE). “strongly believes that the abuse or accusations as false and
the accident occurred, local Although the presidency is a mistreatment of people by police is unsubstantiated. “This was done by the Emirati
governor Sergei Tsivilev said. part-time role and does not oversee abhorrent and intolerable”. security services within a building
There was no official statement day-to-day operations of the Two men said this week they had that Naser has responsibility for.”
on the cause of the accident. At agency, the president is a high- Responding to questions about filed a criminal case with Turkish
least 11 died and 46 remained profile figure who chairs meetings of Ahmed Nasser’s candidacy and prosecutors against Ahmed Nasser, Ali Issa Ahmad, 29, said he was
underground, Tsivilev said, Interpol’s assembly and executive Interpol’s election process, while he was in Istanbul for the detained during a holiday when he
adding there was “no committee. Secretary-General Jurgen Stock said election at the Interpol general went to UAE to watch the Asian Cup
communication” with those Human Rights Watch and the Interpol did not intervene in politics. assembly. in 2019 because he wore a tee-shirt
underground. He said the others Gulf Centre for Human Rights said with a Qatar flag, at a time when
had been evacuated to the in May that his department had not “We also do not have the Matthew Hedges, 34, an there was diplomatic row between
surface and that 43 people were investigated credible allegations of mandate to, for instance, start any academic at the University of Exeter, the two countries.
in hospital with injuries, some in torture by security forces, and investigation on national issues. said he was held in solitary
critical condition. – AFP That is the national sovereignty confinement for seven months in Ali Issa said he was electrocuted,
where we have to stay away.” 2018 in the UAE over allegations of beaten and deprived of food, water
LARGE EXPLOSIVES espionage when he went to the and sleep during several days of his
HAUL FOUND AT HOTEL Human Rights Watch has said detention. – Reuters

ATHENS: Police were disposing of France, UK vow action
a large haul of industrial after Channel tragedy
explosives found this week at one
of Greece’s top hotels, a police o 27 migrants trying to reach England Darmanin said only two was “shocked, appalled and deeply
source said yesterday. An drown off northern French coast survivors, an Iraqi and Somali, had saddened by the loss of life at sea”.
estimated 300kg of ammonite been found and they were
and powergel, often used in LONDON: Britain and France were Seventeen men, seven women recovering from extreme But he also said Britain had faced
excavation and blasting, were looking at new measures yesterday and three minors died when the hypothermia and would eventually “difficulties persuading some of our
found on Monday in a storage to limit migration across the Channel inflatable boat lost air and took on be questioned. partners, particularly the French, to
area on the grounds of the five- and break people-smuggling water off the northern port of Calais do things in a way that the situation
star Porto Carras hotel in Halkidiki. networks after at least 27 migrants on Wednesday, according to public Calais Mayor Natacha Bouchart deserves”.
Because the explosives crates trying to reach England drowned off prosecutors in Lille. said a pregnant woman was also one
appeared worn with age, removal the northern French coast. of the victims. Johnson and Macron agreed on
was deemed a risk and controlled A manslaughter probe has been the “urgency of stepping up joint
explosions will be carried out over The disaster is the deadliest opened. French officials said earlier three efforts to prevent these deadly
the next three days, the source accident since the Channel in 2018 helicopters and three boats had crossings” and that “it is vital to keep
said. The hotel has been closed became a hub for migrants from the The disaster also poses a new searched the area, finding corpses all options on the table” to break the
since last month. – AFP Africa, the Middle East and Asia who challenge to cooperation between and people unconscious in the business model of the smuggling
have been increasingly using small France and Britain after Brexit. water, after a fisherman sounded the gangs, according to Downing Street.
STOP BELARUS ADS, boats to reach England from France. alarm.
TRAVEL AGENTS TOLD Initial statements from both The Elysee Palace said Macron
President Emmanuel Macron sides pinning responsibility on the The boat had set off from the told Johnson that France and the UK
BEIRUT: Lebanon’s government vowed France would not allow the other party to act indicated the coast at Dunkirk before hitting have a “shared responsibility” and he
yesterday ordered travel agents to Channel to become a “cemetery” tragedy will not be an automatic trouble off Calais to the
stop promoting Belarus as a and spoke to British Prime Minister catalyst for cooperation. west, a source close “expected the British to
destination in a bid to stem the Boris Johnson about stepping up to the investigation cooperate fully and refrain
flow of migrants attempting to efforts to thwart the traffickers French Interior Minister Gerald said. from exploiting a
enter the European Union (EU). blamed for the surge in crossings. Darmanin said five suspected dramatic situation for
The move came in a circular traffickers accused of being directly Johnson said he political ends”. – AFP
issued by Tourism Minister Walid Prime Minister Jean Castex will linked to the crossing had been
Nassar, who said it was aimed at hold a crisis meeting early today arrested, the fifth man suspected of
preventing Beirut from being with ministers to discuss new
used as a departure point. measures, his office said. buying inflatable boats for
Thousands of migrants – the migrants.
including from Lebanon, Syria
and Iraq – have been massing at A Border Force member helping child migrants on a beach in Dungeness, on the southeast coast
Belarus’ border with Poland. of England, on Wednesday after they were rescued while crossing the English Channel. – AFPPIX
“Some of those nationals from
Middle Eastern and African
countries who are hoping to
emigrate are using Rafic Hariri
airport”in Beirut, Walid said. – AFP

DANISH FORCES KILL
FOUR PIRATES

COPENHAGEN: A Danish frigate
has killed four pirates in waters
south of Nigeria in an operation to
protect shipping in the Gulf of
Guinea, Denmark’s military said
yesterday. The Esbern Snare on
Wednesday spotted a motorboat
carrying eight suspected pirates
near a number of commercial
ships. The boat was carrying
equipment associated with
piracy, including ladders. After the
frigate fired warning shots, the
pirates opened fire on Danish
navy special forces, who in turn
shot and killed four pirates and
wounded one. The remaining four
pirates were detained. – Reuters

Any attack will be costly, Ukraine tells Russia

KYIV: Ukraine’s foreign minister “We are not trying to guess what is “To do this, Moscow must clearly Ukraine, which wants to join the Ukraine’s ties with Russia
warned Russia yesterday that an in (Russian President Vladimir) understand what political, economic Nato military alliance, received a collapsed in 2014 after Moscow
attack on his country would incur Putin’s head,” Foreign Minister and human losses it will incur in the large consignment of American backed separatists who rose up in
“political, economic and human Dmytro Kuleba told a briefing. event of a new stage of aggression.” ammunition and Javelin missiles eastern Ukraine and took control of
losses” and would be too costly. earlier this year, prompting criticism territory that Kyiv wants back.
“We are working to give him a The head of Ukrainian military from Moscow.
Russia has been building up forces clear understanding – a new attack intelligence told the Military Times Russia has not turned its back on
near its border with Ukraine, and on Ukraine will be too costly, so it is outlet this weekend that Russia had On Tuesday, Ukrainian navy talks with France, Germany and
Kyiv, the United States and Nato have better not to do it.” more than 92,000 troops massed received two refitted former US Coast Ukraine about how to implement a
voiced concerns about a possible around Ukraine’s borders and was Guard patrol boats as a part of US$2.5 peace deal over eastern Ukraine,
Russian attack – a suggestion the He said Kyiv’s the main goal was to preparing for an attack by the end of billion (RM10.6 billion) package of Foreign Ministry spokesman Maria
Kremlin has dismissed as false. restrain Russia from “further January or beginning of February. assistance. Zakharova said yesterday. – Reuters
aggressive actions”.

7theSUN ON FRIDAY | NOVEMBER 26, 2021
* NEWS WITHOUT BORDERS

Riots rock
Solomons

o Australia sends troops as protesters
attempt to topple govt

HONIARA: Australia rushed Zhao Lijian called on the
peacekeepers to the Solomon Solomon Islands government “to
Islands yesterday hoping to quell take all necessary measures to
riots that threatened to topple the protect the safety of Chinese
Pacific nation’s government and citizens and organisations”.
left its capital ablaze.
Chinese-owned businesses
After a second day of protests are a frequent target for violence
that saw widespread rioting, across Melanesia.
looting and several buildings set
alight, Australian Prime Minister The unrest began on
Scott Morrison authorised the Wednesday when demonstrators
snap deployment of a 100-strong attempted to storm parliament to
police and military force. depose Sogavare and ransacked
local police stations, making clear
Thousands of protesters in the the Royal Solomon Islands Police
capital Honiara have defied a Force was overwhelmed.
government lockdown order and
taken to the streets to demand the “There are mobs moving
removal of Prime Minister around, it’s very tense,” one
Manasseh Sogavare. resident said.

The tensions have been Sogavare initially insisted his
sparked by pandemic-fuelled government was in total control
economic frustrations and a and that the “country is safe”.
long-running rivalry between
residents of the country’s most But within hours, blazes raged
populous island Malaita and the across Honiara, plumes of thick
Guadalcanal-based central black smoke billowed high above
government. the city and Sogavare had asked
Australia to send in troops.
Several buildings around
Honiara’s Chinatown district Morrison said the deployment
were set alight yesterday, was immediate and expected to
including commercial properties last “a matter of weeks”.
and a bank branch.
“It is not the Australian
Beijing expressed “grave government’s intention in any
concern” that Chinese-owned way to intervene in the internal
businesses appeared to be the affairs of the Solomon Islands,
target of several of the attacks. that is for them to resolve.

Foreign Ministry spokesman “Our purpose here is to
provide stability and security,”
he said. – AFP

Indian court commutes
death sentences in rape case

NEW DELHI: Mumbai’s top court five within a week of the incident.
yesterday commuted the death It prompted a 19-year-old
sentences of three men convicted
in a rape case that heightened telephone operator to come
public outrage over women’s forward and accuse the trio of
safety in India. also raping her in the same place
a month earlier, along with two
The assault in 2013 followed different accomplices.
another high-profile gang-rape
case the previous year that left a All seven accused, two of them
woman dead in New Delhi, juveniles, were convicted over the
sparking nationwide protests two rapes.
resulting in a change in the law to
make repeat rapists liable for the The three men found guilty in
death penalty. both Mumbai assaults were
condemned to hang, the first
The three men in Mumbai, such sentences under the
along with two accomplices, amended legislation.
trapped and repeatedly raped
a 22-year-old photojournalist At the time of the sentencing,
while she was on assignment they were aged 19, 21 and 28.
at an abandoned factory
compound. Mumbai’s High Court upheld
their convictions yesterday but
Mumbai police arrested all reduced the sentences to
“rigorous life imprisonment”
without parole. – AFP

Pilot charged with murder of campers

CANBERRA: An airline pilot was Wonnangatta Valley, part of a
charged with the murder of two national park in the southern
missing campers in Australia state of Victoria.
yesterday after the discovery of
their burnt-out campsite almost Other hikers discovered their
20 months ago. empty campsite, with the charred
remains of a tent and a car, the
The 55-year-old man, following day.
identified by local media as Greg
Lynn, was charged after being Lynn was arrested at another
questioned by police across three alpine campground on Monday,
days over the disappearance of with investigators taking days to
Russell Hill and Carol Clay, both lay charges.
in their 70s.
Police would soon begin
The pair were last heard from searching a new area in the remote
in March last year when Hill bushland of Victoria’s alps and
made a radio call to friends from they were still hopeful they would
find the bodies of the pair. – AFP

8 theSUN ON FRIDAY | NOVEMBER 26, 2021 READ OUR HERE SCAN
ME
SPEAK UP /thesundaily

THE Malaysian Anti- Prevention key to
Corruption Commission anti-corruption success
(MACC) turned 54 recently
after undergoing a few name peanuts compared to now where it is “It is in the It is more than Malaysia’s revenue, objective of our lawmakers from both
changes along the way. common to see such allocations rakyat’s interest thus pushing the country’s debt Houses of Parliament when they
reaching billions of ringgit. to see sound liabilities even higher, prompting approved the relevant law to establish
For any government entity, over financial even Nik Azman to warn the MACC was prevention too.
half a century of existence is long Although check and balance management government against committing to
enough by any standard to attain a mechanisms do exist, but more often at the very top more borrowings just to repay Whichever way we look at it, the
level of maturity. And much can be than not they only appear on paper to take into existing ones. MACC has been successful on the
noted in terms of achieving the and not even worth the value of the account the enforcement side of the law, covering
objective of its existence. paper they are printed on when views of I take the liberty here to suggest a aspects like investigations, followed
human greed to enrich themselves by financial moratorium on big-ticket projects by arrests of suspects, their
But can this be said of the MACC? corrupt means overrides other experts rather and procurements, especially on prosecution in court, and finally if
If there is an opinion poll on this considerations. And this is done than be based prestige or wasteful ones, so that they are convicted, they will serve
matter, it is not far-fetched to assume through abuse of power in exchange on political Malaysia can return to the days when their sentence. This standard
that a consensus exists among for cash, which triggers the “Cash is expediency or we only spend within our means. At operating procedure as we all know is
Malaysians at large that the war King” phenomenon. populist the end of the day, it is in the rakyat’s highly time-consuming and very
against corruption is like going considerations. interest to see sound financial costly to the taxpayers.
through a long tunnel without any How else can we explain that every management at the very top to take
light at the end of it. year, financial mismanagement into account the views of financial It is imperative moving forward,
via non-compliance by Federal experts rather than be based on MACC’s core business be that of
Some 54 years later, are we or is ministries and departments resulted political expediency or populist prevention of corruption from being
Malaysia any nearer to breaking the in losses amounting to hundreds of considerations. committed in the first place. For this
backbone or to use the Covid-19 millions. And such wastages and to be done, there is a need to boost its
buzzword, to flatten the curve on pilferages keep on happening without Which brings me to the core topic intelligence work capability to sniff
corruption? We all agree that the any effort to overhaul the financial of this week’s column – prevention is out acts of corruption at hot spots.
answer to this question is a big NO. management system or even rock the key to anti-corruption success. Datuk
civil service boat. David Chua, an entrepreneur who sits What needs to be done is to insist,
In fact, no one can deny that on the Advisory Board of MACC has in the key performance indicators of
corruption has gone from bad to How much longer can the country expressed the view that the MACC all heads and staff of the Prevention
worse, not only in terms of the endure such losses, and other losses must revisit its strategies on what I Division of MACC, their success in
number of cases reported but the through mismanagement and corrupt call the Big P – prevention. This is also prevention work.
corrupt money that changed hands practice as regularly exposed? the point I have been stressing in the
between the giver and taker involved more than 10 years I have been sitting MACC’s image and effectiveness will
astronomical sums running into Just last month, Auditor-General on a number of oversight panels be given a tremendous boost if for
hundreds of millions. Datuk Nik Azman Nik Abdul Majid within the MACC. example, it can cite in its annual report
exposed that auditing done by his acts of corruption, especially the big and
It is coffee shop talk now that department for 2020 discovered MACC’s strategies all these years high-profile ones, that it managed to
besides being hit by the Covid-19 losses of public funds amounting to have been focused on creating public prevent. As opposed to mainly reporting
pandemic like the rest of the RM620 million. With such losses awareness of the evils of corruption on the number of people arrested and
world, we are also having a alone, if they could be prevented in through engagements with various charged, by which time corruption had
corruption pandemic at a level never the first place, we could have interest groups. But as Chua rightly already been committed resulting in
seen before. provided decent houses to most of the pointed out, prevention does not huge financial losses.
homeless Malaysians who could merely mean enhancing awareness
Why has the nation come to such never afford to own one. against corruption but should be on And worse, more resources have
an alarming level as far as corruption closing the space and opportunities been spent to oil the slow wheels of
is concerned? The key reason in the In this regard, many, especially in the procedures and work processes justice moving in the country with
opinion of anti-corruption activists anti-corruption activists, are not within the delivery system of goods huge backlogs of such cases.
on why it is almost impossible to excited but are concerned when the and services.
contain or reduce graft in our society 12th Malaysia Plan was unveiled In the final analysis, as the saying
is that far too much financial in Parliament recently with a It is for this very reason that the goes, prevention is better than cure.
allocations are dished out by the whopping budget allocation of word “Prevention” is engraved in And certainly much cheaper to all
government for all sorts of projects, RM400 billion, the largest in the MACC’s name, and that the main anti-corruption stakeholders.
procurements and grants involving nation’s entire history. Comments: [email protected]
unprecedentedly high value of
transactions passing from one hand
to another. This is the source that
creates space and opportunities, or
breeding grounds, for corruption.

In the old days of the nation’s
institutionalised fight against
corruption, when the MACC was then
known as the Ant-Corruption Agency,
the value of such corruption was

COMMENT by Prof Dr Moy Foong Ming

Booster shot adds protection against Covid

THE minister and director-general of our people, this will lead to transmission among caused higher deaths compared to other vaccine as a booster dose.
Health Ministry are warning us of a new wave those unvaccinated, as well as vaccinated vaccines. Of course, the findings may be This has jeopardised the efforts by the
of Covid-19 infection if the situation gets worse. people. influenced by the patients’ age, who were
mostly senior citizens. Health Ministry to provide additional
Clinicians treating Covid-19 patients have We should also be aware that vaccination is protection to these groups. Our country cannot
also highlighted the rise in admissions and not 100% effective in preventing transmission, This is why the Health Ministry is afford to have another lockdown when our
intensive care unit (ICU) usage. Are they being but it is effective in preventing severe Covid aggressively pushing for a booster jab among healthcare system is overburdened with more
overly worried and pessimistic of the country’s illness, hospitalisation and death. senior citizens and high-risk groups with severe Covid infections that require ICU
Covid-19 situation? Why is this happening comorbidities who took the Sinovac vaccine. treatment.
when vaccination rates have almost reached The situation may become more serious However, the response for the booster dose has
80% for the whole nation? with evidence now showing that vaccine been poor due to the reason that only the We should take note of the new waves
effectiveness can wane over time. From the Pfizer vaccine has been offered as a booster happening in some European countries (i.e.
According to statistics, the R naught latest data from RECoVaM (Real World dose currently. Austria, the Netherlands, Germany) that have
(represents the number of people an infected Evaluation of Covid-19 Vaccines under the to re-enforce a lockdown (Austria and the
person transmits the disease to) for Covid-19 Malaysia National Covid-19 Immunisation There are also worries on the adverse Netherlands) or are contemplating a lockdown
was 0.87 on Oct 22, and was fluctuating below Programme), the effectiveness of a vaccine side-effects of taking a booster dose that is (Germany). The people are blaming the
1.0 until Nov 11. The R naught has since reduces to 68% for Pfizer and 28% for Sinovac different from the first two doses. However, mix governments for not taking early preventive
increased and is fluctuating between 1.0 and in three to five months after full vaccination. and match vaccinations, especially for the measures to prevent the spike in Covid-19
1.05, with the latest at 1.0 on Nov 22. We need booster shot has been practised in many infections.
to have an R naught of less than 1.0 if we want The prevention of ICU admission among countries. For example, Indonesia, Singapore
the total number of infections to reduce. individuals vaccinated with Pfizer and Sinovac and Chile mixed Sinovac with Pfizer; while Malaysians should value the freedom we
vaccines after three to five months is 79% and Thailand and Cambodia mixed Sinovac with currently enjoy, and comply with the SOP at
The lowest number of daily cases of 4,343 28% respectively, while the prevention of death AstraZeneca. The Western countries have also work or during leisure. We should also go for
was achieved on Nov 7, but there has been no for both vaccines was 91% and 76%, been mixing available vaccines like Pfizer, the booster shot to strengthen our immune
improvement. Instead, the total daily cases respectively. These evidence shows that AstraZeneca and Moderna. There have been system. Do not wait for vaccine brands that are
increased to 6,380 on Nov 18, and has been vaccine effectiveness wanes over time, with the no known severe side-effects reported from unavailable, take the first one that is offered, to
fluctuating between 4,000 and 6,000 plus daily. effect from Sinovac vaccine being below 50%, these countries. protect yourself and your loved ones.
which is a cut off value that is acceptable for
Concurrently, ICU usage in some states i.e. vaccine effectiveness. The main reason for mixing Sinovac with We hope the Health Ministry can expedite
Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Kelantan, Penang and other vaccines like Pfizer or AstraZeneca is the inclusion of Sinovac vaccine in the national
Putrajaya has been more than 75%. Concurrently, the analysis on deaths among because they are 94% to 95% effective, while immunisation programme. We as Malaysians
patients who have taken different vaccines using Sinovac as a booster will only provide should do our part so the Covid situation is
Despite 76.6% of the total population being showed that there were 6.0 deaths per one 75% vaccine effectiveness. kept under control, so we can move forward in
fully vaccinated as of Nov 23, the Covid million population for AstraZeneca vaccine, 9.8 improving the economic situation.
situation has not improved. The reason behind deaths per one million population for Pfizer It is unfortunate that there is a lot of Prof Dr Moy Foong Ming, Prof of Epidemiology,
this is firstly, with the opening of most sectors, vaccine and 34 deaths per one million unverified information against mixing Sinovac Department of Social and Preventive Medicine,
with interstate travel allowed, the mobility of population for Sinovac vaccine. with Pfizer circulated on social media. We are
people has increased. aware that this has influenced many Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya.
The data showed the waning effect of individuals, who have declined the Pfizer Comments: [email protected]
If there is poor compliance of standard vaccines, especially Sinovac that wanes faster,
operating procedures (SOP) among some

ON FRIDAY | NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Cooking shows to
binge on

>>> Page S2

>>> Page S4&S5

City Hatchback
Petrol: Nicely enough

>>> Page S6

S2 Buzz

theSun BUZZ ON FRIDAY | NOVEMBER 26, 2021

█ BY MARINA MUHTAR o BUZZ lists 10 yummy cooking shows you can binge on

COOKING programmes have
been around since the
earliest days of television
and are a popular staple.
They witnessed a surge in viewers
during the pandemic with channels
like Food Network constantly
“feeding” their audience with new
programmes. Here are the 10 cooking
shows that you can binge on!
0 Food Wars!: Shokugeki no Soma
Packed with Japanese cuisine and
comedy, this series follows Souma
Yukihira, who aspires to become a
full-time chef in his father’s family
restaurant, Restaurant Yukihira, and
beat his father’s culinary skills. When
his father decides to close the
restaurant to test his cooking abilities
in different parts of the world,
Yukihira reluctantly joins Totsuki
Culinary Institute, which is known for
organising food battles. Will he
survive the high-stakes food
showdowns and become the head
chef at his family’s diner?

professional chefs including Curtis
Stone, Aarón Sánchez, and many
more.

0 Wok of Love 0 Baking Impossible culinary prize. The intensity of this Laurentiis shares her love for 0 Girl Meets Farm
When a star chef’s jealous colleagues’ When engineers and bakers gear up, reality cooking show increases every entertaining her friends and family Molly Yeh is a cookbook author who
cost him his job, Seo Poong goes from the stakes are high. This Netflix week with Ramsay constantly judging California-style. Giada entices is famous for cooking Midwestern
working in a Michelin-rated Chinese cooking competition television series them with harsh criticisms. audiences with the most authentic farm meals that are influenced by her
restaurant in Korea to failing local features a team of bakers and 0 Beat Bobby Flay Italian recipes and puts together Jewish and Chinese heritage. Yeh
diner owned by a loan shark. Poong engineers, also known as ‘bakineers,’ Filmed in front of a live audience, delicious meals for big gatherings, takes audiences on a tasteful journey
decides to take over the restaurant who team up to win a grand prize of Beat Bobby Flay is an American from mouth-watering pasta to as she whips out her personal recipes
and brings in all of the customers US$100,000 (RM421,000). The cooking competition show that is cooling cocktails. If you’re looking to and extraordinary take on food in her
from his previous workplace. Soon, bakineers are challenged to work up aired on Food Network. The kitchen amaze your guests or your family, farmhouse life. Some of her unique
the young chef is joined by Dan Sae- to 18 hours with people they have gets steamy as the talented chefs Giada At Home is the perfect cooking recipes are roasted potatoes with
Woo, whose life turned upside down never met before. They will have to battle it out against the man himself, show for you to test and expand your paprika mayo, dark chocolate
when her father was arrested on her make edible desserts that can also Bobby Flay, with their own signature cooking skills. marzipan scone loaf, chicken
wedding day. Now broke, Sae-Woo survive the stress points of dish. Before they get to battle against 0 Ayesha’s Home Kitchen potstickers and many more!
lands a job in the Chinese diner run engineering basics. Flay, the chefs will have to face a 20- Married to one of the best NBA
by Poong. minute cook-off against each other in players in the world, Ayesha Curry
0 Selena + Chef 0 MasterChef Australia Season 13 the first round with the ingredient welcomes audiences to her home as
If you missed seeing Selena Gomez Some of the best dishes that have won chosen by Flay. The winner of the first she prepares simple yet delicious
on television, well, we have good over the judges’ palates were made in round gets to face Flay in the second homemade dishes. Mrs Curry is
news for you! She is back with her this season. Contestants are round and stand a chance to win the known for making savoury and sweet
show called Selena + Chef that mentored and judged by three competition. dishes that are ideal for everyday
premiered on HBO Max in 2020. The notable judges, Andy Allen, Melissa 0 Giada At Home cooking. If you’re new to the culinary
American singer is now into Season 3 Leong and Jock Zonfrillo. Filmed Italian-American chef Giada De world, you wouldn’t want to miss out
of her show. Selena + Chef is an during the pandemic, MasterChef on Ayesha’s Home Kitchen.
innovative cooking show with remote Australia Season 13 is one of the most
filming set up, where audiences get to remarkable series as you get to
see Gomez embrace the delights and witness the contestants’ cooking
challenges of becoming a home chef! journey as they endure challenges
In her kitchen, the 29-year-old actress that push them to their limits.
learns to cook via video call with 0 Hell’s Kitchen
This Michelin star chef is famous for
two things; making the best Beef
Wellington and his blunt criticism.
Follow Gordon Ramsay in Hell’s
Kitchen as he places aspiring chefs in
tough challenges and dinner service
while they slice and chop their way
through to fight for Ramsay’s
attention and win a life-changing

FOLLOW ON INSTAGRAM SCAN Buzz S3
ME
@thesundaily theSun BUZZ ON FRIDAY | NOVEMBER 26, 2021

o Hawkeye producer shares how Kate Bishop and
the series is geared for the holidays Hawkeye must stop
a vigilante in time to
get home for
Christmas.

█ COMPILED BY MARK MATHEN The Hawkeye series is a farewell to Renner’s Hawkeye,
VICTOR, JOHN TAN, MARINA who will pass the mantle to Steinfeld’s character Kate
MUHTAR & S. TAMARAI CHELVI Bishop. – MARVEL STUDIOS

HAWKEYE is not the first we haven’t really [dove] into that area. This premise was influenced by Yoon Kyul accused of assaulting
Marvel Cinematic Universe Out of all the characters, Clint made some important Christmas classics. woman
(MCU) property to be set the most sense. He is one of the few
during the December Avengers with the family, with kids. Trinh explained: “There’s Home JANNABI’S drummer Yoon Kyul
holidays – that would be 2013’s Iron Alone, that I really love as well, too. Die has been arrested after being
Man 3 – but there’s no doubt the new “After Endgame where he lost his Hard obviously has the action. So we accused of assaulting a woman.
Disney+ series is the closest thing family [to Thanos’s snap], he became looked at a ton of them, including
Marvel has dropped to a Christmas Ronin for five years, and then got his different Christmas music as well. On Wednesday, the 29-year-
special. family back. He’s lost all this time, yet old musician underwent
then again, he [gets stuck] on this “But, more importantly, we investigation at the Seoul
The new series will follow one of mission where there’s a ticking clock thought about ‘How do we integrate it Gangnam Police Station after he
the MCU’s original members, Clint of ‘Is he going to get home in time to and maintain that feeling that we’re was booked for committing
Barton/Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner) spend the holidays?” after in all the projects that we have violence against a woman at a
who is showing his three kids a good created?.’” restaurant in Apgujeong after she
yuletide time in New York City when turned him down.
he’s thrust into action after spotting
someone posing as his other alter ego According to witnesses, Yoon
vigilante, Ronin. Kyul and the victim attended an
acquaintance’s wedding
The impostor is the young archer reception on Nov 20. The South
Kate Bishop (Hailee Steinfeld). In the Korean rockstar tried to talk to
comics, Kate takes over Barton’s the woman while he was
mantle of Hawkeye. The same is set to intoxicated. When he was
eventually happen in the MCU, with rejected, Yoon Kyul reportedly hit
the series marking a passing of the the back of her head multiple
bow and arrow. times before creating a
commotion at the event.
“We wanted to figure out a way to
set it apart from all the series that It was reported that he was
have come out, and all the series that also throwing objects around.
are coming out [in the future],”
executive producer Trinh Tran said. Following the event, the South
Korean rock band’s label, Peponi
The previous series from Marvel Music issued a statement and
include WandaVision, The Falcon clarified that Yoon Kyul’s contract
and the Winter Soldier, Loki and with the band has expired before
What If?. he started serving his military

Trinh added: “We love holiday
events. And other than Iron Man 3,

Jay-Z makes Grammy nomination history

JAY Z has officially become the most- Throughout his career, Jay Z has realised: ‘Man, art is super subjective duties as a social service worker
nominated artiste in Grammy earned a total of 23 Grammys. The and everyone is doing their best,’ and and did not renew his contract
Awards history. The rapper-producer 4:44 artiste first made his Grammy the Academy, they’re human like we after completing his service.
was crowned with the title after his debut in 1999 with three are and they’re voting on things they
three new Grammy nominations on nominations. Although he took home like and it’s subjective.” This is not the first time a
Tuesday, bringing his total career the Best Rap Album trophy, Jay Z did member of the group has been
count to 83. not attend the event. The power music couple now has the focus of controversy. In 2019,
a new thing in common with one Jannabi’s keyboardist Yoo Young
Jay-Z received a nomination in the He had chosen to boycott the another. Beyonce also made history Hyun faced accusations of being
album of the year category and two award show due to his fellow rapper at the 2021 Grammys when she a school bully and came clean on
nominations for best rap song and friend DMX being snubbed. became the most Grammy- the allegations.
category. However, he made his return in 2004 nominated artiste with 62
to show support to his then- nominations. The indie rock band made a
While his last release was in 2017, girlfriend, Beyonce. music comeback earlier this year
the rapper was nominated for his This Grammys success has even with its third regular album called
feature on Kanye West’s Donda, “I didn’t come back until 2004 extended to the couple’s children. The Land of Fantasy on July 28.
DMX’s Bath Salts, and West’s Jail. when a beautiful, young lady whom I Their oldest daughter, Blue Ivy Carter,
With his nominations, he has now love dearly had a solo album. The won her first Grammy at last year’s Lisa down with Covid-19
beat out the two previous top holders event at only nine years old, thus
– Quincy Jones (80 nods) and Paul beautiful Miss making her one of the youngest
McCartney (81 nods). Beyonce. candidates to win a Grammy.
And I

BLACKPINK’S Lisa was Entertainment confirmed.
diagnosed with Covid-19 on Three other members of the
Wednesday, her label YG
Blackpink were not considered as
‘close contacts’ as of now,
however, they took the PCR tests
immediately, after hearing the
news.

Currently, they are awaiting
the results.

The label released a statement
saying: “We shared this
information quickly and
accurately, with representatives
and staff and we took strong pre-
emptive measures beyond the
guidelines of health authorities.

“We will continue to provide
full support with the health of our
artists and related staff members
as our top priority. If there are any
changes in the future, we’ll once
again notify you quickly.”

S4 Buzz

theSun BUZZ ON FRIDAY | NOVEMBER 26, 2021

█ BY MARINA MUHTAR disappearing transparent ravioli. However,
molecular gastronomy doesn’t just limit chefs or
OVER the past years, science has home cooks to experiment with food, one can
revolutionised the food industry. From experiment with drinks and create solid cocktails
traditional food preservation techniques and fruit jelly caviars as well. The crucial point of
that were passed down from our molecular cooking is its specific food preparation
ancestors to modernist techniques like ‘sous vide’ techniques.
and ‘spiralising’ that often make use of advanced
kitchen technologies. These contemporary food MOLECULAR COOKING TECHNIQUES
techniques are usually implemented by modern
and high-end restaurants. Gelification o Up your kitchen game with the sci
The gelification technique is a method of
Unbeknownst to many, the food service formulating gel. In simpler terms, it is the process food cooks in its juices.
industry has several interesting modern trends up of transforming liquid to solid-state. One can
its sleeves as well. One of the most intriguing sculpt and transform any flavours into yummy Emulsification
modern trends is molecular gastronomy, a highly pearls, ravioli or spaghetti using agents such as Emulsification is creating foams or airs that melt in
complex technique that places food preparation gelatin, agar-agar, gellan gum, iota carrageenan your mouth. For example, substances like oil and
in a whole new direction. and kappa carrageenan. Gelification is commonly water can’t dissolve in each other. But this cooking
What is molecular gastronomy? used in the industry and the texture can vary from technique allows the oil to break down into tiny
Molecular gastronomy is a contemporary cuisine soft and elastic to firm and fragile, depending on droplets that can remain hanging in the water.
technique that incorporates the principles of the nature and densities of the gelling additives Emulsifiers are particles that consist of a fat-
chemistry, biology, physics and various methods that are used. For this reason, innovative chefs soluble section and a water-soluble section. The
to prepare, transform and plate food in interesting can conduct their experiments and achieve the fat-soluble part usually glues itself to the oil
and artistic ways. exact desired texture. whereas the water-soluble part glues itself to water
and creates an efficient barrier around the
Pioneered by a French chemist, Hervé This, Sous Vide droplets. To elucidate further, emulsifiers are
and a Hungarian physicist, Nicholas Kurti, in This avant-grande method employs accurate present in various forms such as casein found in
1988, the main purpose of molecular gastronomy temperature control to produce consistent and milk proteins and lecithin that are found in egg
is to understand the culinary world more in-depth high-end restaurant quality outcomes. yolks. To achieve this cooking technique, all you
and experiment with dishes in restaurants and Pronounced “sue-veed”, premium restaurants need is an emulsifier and a whisk. The utilisation
your own home. Some of the devices used to have been utilising this technique for years to cook of this technique is endless, you can create
execute this technique are rotary evaporators, dishes to the exact degree of doneness that they balsamic foam to place over strawberries or chive
sintered glass, ultrasonic probes and filters. desire. Some of the best foods to cook sous vide foam to pair it with broiled mussels.
are tougher cuts of meat, pork, lamb, filleted fish,
Aside from infusing science and carrots and fillet steak. In French, sous vide is
using advanced equipment to defined as “under vacuum”, which is the
prepare a dish, molecular process of sealing food in a vacuum-sealed
gastronomy uses specific bag and it is slow-cooked to a very accurate
ingredients that are commonly temperature in a water bath. Sous vide
used in the food industry. produces outcomes that can’t be
achieved by other techniques.
For example, it uses ingredients It amplifies the taste of Spherification
like calcium lactate, sodium the food and makes Spherification is one of the most common
alginate, ascorbic acid and phenolic it more moist, techniques that you’ll see done by restaurants.
compounds. Molecular juicy and It is defined as the process of producing soft,
gastronomy come to life tender, as the pulpy spheres that look like pearls or caviar molecular cooking techniques ar
due to the interactions of eggs. It uses chemical reactions to ‘capture’ transglutaminase, also known as “meat glue”. It’s
various ingredients that liquid elements with a highly thin, bland bland enzyme that can attach to foods that are ric
result in different effects. membrane to form clear spheres. in protein. For example, meats. Coming in th
Each recipe is handled Spherification occurs when calcium form of powder, the enzyme is brushed into th
delicately because of the chloride and alginate gel together two sides of meat and are pressed firmly togethe
fundamental chemical, when combined. To illustrate, grape for a certain period of time for it to fully set an
biological and physical soda that is blended with calcium bind together. The fun part about this technique
techniques. chloride and dropped one drop at a you can shape meats into various new shapes, o
time into a mixture of alginate and attach two thin cuts of meat to get a thick steak.
A prime example of water, every drop will immediately Smoking
molecular gastronomy is form a sphere. This technique allows This technique will certainly make you feel like
souffle. Instead of turning one to transform any liquid mad scientist in the kitchen. The smokin
into a pancake, a souffle elements into a yummy edible technique makes use of a smoking gun,
‘expands’ because of the sphere to pair with dishes and handheld food smoker that allows you to smok
proteins that create the egg drinks. cocktails, beer, dressings, gravy and many more
whites. Tiny air bubbles are Transglutaminase The ability to smoke food without using hea
formed when the white eggs are One of the greatest and most enjoyable creates new mind-blowing flavours and unusua
whisked. As you bake it in the oven, the
air bubbles will expand and cause the
dish to puff up. Other molecular
gastronomy recipes are foam curry, smoked
beer and cocktails, arugula spaghetti and

Buzz S5

theSun BUZZ ON FRIDAY | NOVEMBER 26, 2021

cience and art of molecular gastronomy

re combinations. The smoking results flavour are Edible Films
s a usually subtle and it elevates the food or drinks Derived from potato starch and soy lecithin,
ch presentation. Some of the smoking techniques are edible films have a neutral taste. Despite its clear
he smoking firm foods in a plastic bag or container appearance and its ability to dissolve instantly in
he with plastic wrap, smoking liquids in a glass or water elements, edible films do not melt in oil or
er shaker or smoking butter in a stand mixer. bases that have low water content. Since it comes
nd in various shapes and sizes, you can upgrade your
is Deconstruction dish and add a unique dimension with this paper-
or Deconstruction is the art of disintegrating a dish thin film. Other than that, you can instil various
into its individual parts and recreating the ingredients into your edible film recipe to add
presentation. Often, a deconstructed dish has more colour and flavour such as vanilla or fruit
various elements of a dish that are presented juice. Molecular gastronomy is becoming
a together on a plate. For instance, you can plate increasingly prevalent in other parts of the world
ng lasagna by separating its components like tomato because it bridges the gap between the social,
a soup, cheese curds and small pieces of pasta on creative and technical outcomes of food and food
ke their own. Deconstruction provides a ground to prep. While traditional cooking techniques are
re. produce a unique presentation and plating great, there is no harm in trying something new to
at technique to your molecular gastronomy create a mutual social experience of inventive
al invention. culinary and pleasure.

DON'T
RED GAMBLE
WITH
LIFEMEANS
ONONFRFIRDIADYAY
STOP!
NONVEOMVBEEMRB2E3,R202168, 2021 A Community Campaign

Nicely enoughCity Hatchback Petrol variant by

oNot as stylish
and techy as
the hybrid
variant, but it
definitely will
have its fans ...

█ BY AZLAN RAMLI segment feature is the remote engine station wagon or crossover SUV, so features in the Honda Sensing driver Hatchback for a long time.
start which provides added the hybrid’s “powerful and assistance safety systems the RS Lastly, the Petrol, being much
ON Nov 9, the highly- convenience, enabling the driver to immediate response” is unnecessary. e:HEV has. I can’t remember actually
anticipated all-new Honda remotely activate the engine and air- You don’t plan to drag-race it, using the cruise control in the many lighter than the RS e:HEV, is more
City Hatchback was open conditioning before entering the car, anyway! After all, Honda itself said cars I have owned and reviewed over nippy and I enjoy driving it around
for bookings at all Honda which also has rear air-conditioning the Petrol variant’s 119hp/145Nm the years, other than just to try them. the circuit more; it has the highest-in-
dealerships nationwide. The ventilation for added comfort and combo offers “an ideal balance of Also, I prefer to operate the high- class power and looks cleaner, most
company presented it as “A Step convenience for rear seat passengers. exciting performance and fuel beam myself, rather than let the car likely the City Hatchback’s actual
Above” in its segment, with the City efficiency for a hatchback body type”. do it for me. original design, sans the RS costume.
sporting a new form in a stylish A segment-first safety feature in *Be advised, aside from all the features
hatchback body type. the new hatchback is the Honda I can live without “exclusive” high- All the active and passive safety in the City Hatchback mentioned in
LaneWatch, a camera-based gloss this, piano-black that and systems/features the City Hatchback this article, Honda Malaysia will only
Conceptualised to be an advanced safety technology (pix, far “sporty” or “sophisticated” parts that Petrol meet my expectations. release the other specifications and
“energetic” hatchback, it was right) which reduces blind spots by make the City Hatchback’s rear “look Realistically, the aforementioned also prices during the yet-to-be-
developed through a combination of providing real-time visual in the lighter with an active and young LaneWatch is not very important to announced launch.
cutting-edge styling with a sporty feel infotainment system, when the left impression” (says Honda). I just me too but it’s nice to have it. Many **We’ll talk about the RS e:HEV very
and will be officially launched before turn signal is activated or LaneWatch really appreciate it as it is, in its Petrol people share my “less complicated, soon.
the end of the year. button is pressed. variant form. less risk” view, especially those who
The drive plan to own cars like the new City
Honda Malaysia says the all-new It was only a couple of laps around I don’t mind a couple of the
City Hatchback has the best-in-class the Sepang circuit’s South Track,
torque as well as advanced which is about 2.6km long and it
technological features. wasn’t a pedal-to-the-metal, angry
drive; it was a “teaser drive”, not a
A week later, the company treated track day. The purpose was not to see
the media to a teaser test drive how quick the City Hatchback is, but
session at the Sepang F1 Circuit, rather for Honda to demonstrate the
involving both variants of the City LaneWatch, how the car feels under
Hatchback, the “RS e:HEV” and normal use as compared to its
“Petrol”. popular saloon counterpart and also
the difference between the Petrol and
The former is powered by 1.5-litre the RS e:HEV.
Sports intelligent Multi-Mode Drive
(i-MMD) powertrain that delivers a A segment competitor, which is
powerful and immediate response very close in terms of price bracket,
through two electric motors for displacement and general
effortless drivability and efficiency. specifications, was also used to
Yes, it is a hybrid. further show how the City Hatchback
is the one you should go for, be it the
Meanwhile, the not-hybrid Petrol Petrol or RS e:HEV. The media
variant has a 1.5-litre double representatives sampled all three and
overhead camshaft i-VTEC everyone agreed that as far as driving
powertrain producing highest-in- dynamics go, the City Hatchback of
class 119hp and a maximum torque either variant is the better choice.
of 145Nm. This one or the hybrid?
If you prefer simplicity, this variant is
Its has LED headlamps with LED for you. Naturally less complicated
daytime running lights, LED front than its hybrid counterpart, with just
foglamps, LED rear combi lights and a good ol’ internal combustion
16-inch alloy rims. A much-coveted engine with highest-in-class 119hp, a
and popular feature synonymous conventional handbrake lever and
with the Honda Jazz that is also the cleaner, less-sporty exterior lines
available in the new hatchback is the are among the things that you find as
four-mode Ultra Seats. The practical good enough for your needs.
and versatile first-in-class feature
allows the rear seats to be folded flat Just 145Nm of torque is more than
or flipped up in four configuration sufficient – it’s a four-door Japanese
modes – Utility, Long, Tall and compact hatchback and not a heavy
Refresh, to suit different needs of
storage space by maximising the rear
space creatively when transporting
items.

Another advanced and first-in-

Out & About theSun on friday 7
NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Live Cockpit New generation
Professional Volvo Trucks launched
update for 218i VOLVO Trucks Malaysia recently ultimately contribute to business range of applications. service that allows vehicle data to
Gran Coupe introduced four new lorry models productivity. All the new models come with be stored and accessed via the
(pix), built with a strong focus on cloud; Dynafleet Safety Service, an
BMW Malaysia on Tuesday the driver environment, safety and “We understand the various the Volvo Connect system as an application designed to track and
announced the latest generation of productivity, to the Malaysian challenges faced by our customers option, which will be made identify critical safety indicators
the locally-assembled BMW 218i Gran market. and finding or retaining good, available for customers in such as harsh braking and seat
Coupe with a technical update in the qualified drivers is one of them. Malaysia very soon. Volvo belt use, which can then be used
form of the new BMW Live Cockpit The four are Volvo FH, FH16, For this reason and more, our new Connect is a new customer portal for driver coaching and training;
Professional infotainment system, FM and FMX, which are now truck range has been developed with various digital services and Vehicle Status, a service for
following its successful launch here in enhanced with innovations that with the driver’s environment in connectivity functions combined tracking key components in the
October last year. demonstrate and present the focus – in an effort to further into one, single interface, making vehicle and identifying potential
highest levels of standard in increase safety, productivity and it easier to access information, faults either for immediate repair
Of the update, company safety, productivity, fuel efficiency uptime. Our aim is to be our news and functions that are or for the vehicle’s next service.
managing director Hans de Visser and driver focus. customers’ best business partner essential for running an efficient
said as BMW continues to bring the by making them even more daily business. Customer test drives of the new
future of mobility in Malaysia to life, Volvo Malaysia Sdn Bhd competitive and help them attract lorries will be available at various
innovation will remain a key focus at managing director Anthony the best drivers in an increasingly Once available, Volvo Connect dealerships such as Prai, Ipoh,
BMW for the years ahead. O’Connell stated that the new tough market will comprise Dynafleet, a newly Kuantan and Johor from January
models were developed with the updated version of Volvo Trucks’ 2022 onwards. The first lorry is
The Live Cockpit Professional driver in mind – making them The various lorry models in fleet management system; Service expected to be delivered to the
featured in the new 218i Gran Coupe safer, more efficient and more Volvo Trucks’ range are available Planning, an application for first Malaysian customer in
now consists of a 10.25-inch attractive working tools for with many different cab models viewing scheduled services and January next year.
instrument display cluster (previously qualified drivers – as good drivers and can be optimised for a wide maintenance; Data Access, a new
5.1-inch) and a 10.25-inch central
information display (previously 8.8- Kona EV in Malaysia now
inch). HYUNDAI-SIME Darby Motors as announced under Budget 2022.
Sdn Bhd (HSDM) on Tuesday The EV will be available package will upgrade the with external
Both are designed with a new launched its first fully electric standard warranty to five charging cable (type 2): RM6,000
display concept that aims to provide vehicle (EV), the Kona Electric. sometime in the first quarter of years/100,000km* and free service excluding installation.
a fast, timely overview of relevant next year. It is currently available maintenance for three
information. The EV comes in three for viewing at the Hyundai Ara years/50,000km*. The EV battery C. 22kW AC charging station
variants: Lite (e-Lite), equipped Damansara showroom at Sime warranty will remain unchanged. with external charging cable (type
Individualisation is now easier with a 39.2kWH battery with Darby Motors City as well as at the 2): RM7,000 excluding
than ever, with a wider breadth of 7.2kW on board charge (OBC); Hyundai Jalan Klang Lama B. 7.0kW AC charging station installation.
configuration options to personalise Plus (e-Plus), which utilises a showroom. *Whichever comes first.
and enhance the driving experience. 39.2kWH battery with 11kW OBC;
and the Max (e-Max), powered by The variants’ prices are:
The new Live Cockpit Professional a 64kWH battery with 11kW OBC. 0 e-Lite: RM149,888
takes a “content-first” approach in 0 e-Plus: RM169,888
displaying information, with a The Kona Electric’s high- 0 e-Max: RM199,888
minimalistic and precise outlook. capacity batteries support an
impressive driving range of up to All variants come with a
Fuel level, speed, rpm and engine 305km in the e-Lite and e-Plus standard vehicle warranty of two
temperature are now presented in variants and 484km in the e-Max years/50,000km* and an EV
tube rings and have been arranged variant. battery warranty of eight
to free up more space in the centre years/160,000km*.
for navigation display and other Equipped with a DC fast-
functions. charging feature, capable of Optional add-on packages
bringing up battery levels from (customers can mix and match,
Tailoring the driving experience is zero to 80% in less than an hour, for example, package A + C):
a list of functions and configurable Hyundai’s newest car is perfect for
widgets, which include sports keeping drivers on the go. A. Extended warranty and
scoreboards, driving data, fuel service packages: RM10,000. This
consumption and efficiency, G-force Alternatively, conventional AC
meter, media and radio. charging of the battery will take HSDM managing director Low Yuan Lung (left) and SIme Darby Motors Malaysia managing director of retail and
approximately 6.5 hours, 4.5 hours distribution Jeffrey Gan presenting the Kona Electric.
Reduced colour and graphical and 7.5 hours for a full charge for
clutter also contribute to a more the e-Lite, e-Plus and e-Max
consistent feel and perceptual variants respectively.
experience on the road.
The Kona Electric is equipped
Depending on the selected with Hyundai’s cutting-edge
Driving Experience mode (Sport, SmartSense system, which
Comfort, Eco-Pro), a uniform colour includes various safety features
and look will be displayed across the such as a Blind-spot Collision-
information display cluster and Avoidance Assist, Lane Keeping
central information display. Assist and Lane Following Assist,
among others.
For convenient and complete
control over vehicle settings, In terms of performance,
navigation and entertainment drivers of the Kona Electric will
systems, the voice-activated BMW benefit from smooth and fast
Intelligent Personal Assistance can be acceleration from zero to
brought to life with a “Hey BMW!” or 100km/h within 7.6 seconds on
an individual personalised activation the e-Max variant, thanks to the
word. vehicle’s 395Nm of torque.

The retail pricing for the 218i Gran The Kona Electric is fully
Coupe, without sales and service tax exempted from import and excise
(on the road, without insurance) are: duties, sales tax as well as road tax

- RM216,367 (with extended
warranty and service package)

- RM204,177 (without extended
warranty and service package).

8 theSun on friday On The Saddle
NOVEMBER 26, 2021

█ BY AZLAN RAMLI TheSuzuki GsSXp-Ro10r00t litre to start with

BY the time I picked up this bike at o This easy-going ride should be your first-ever super sport ...
Suzuki Malaysia, it had been many
years since I borrowed a current, four- cruisers and “adventure” bikes, the goodies that choose your combination of its 10-level traction radial-mount front brake callipers and an anti-
cylinder 1.0-litre bike of the “super went into a bike like this Suzi are mostly unseen, control and three riding modes, which are lock brake system.
sport” category, which is commonly referred to concentrated under the aerodynamic skin; one governed by a six-axis inertial measurement
as superbikes. Of course, I’ve occasionally needs to ride it to experience it. Only on the race unit (IMU) by acclaimed expert Bosch. There is Should you get a bit over-enthusiastic when
sampled such bikes belonging to friends but circuits will they be fully appreciated. While nothing else you need to programme, adjust or approaching corners or junctions, its Suzuki
only for very short and very careful rides, for just they are impractical and even terrible for urban set, unlike on some of its rivals. Its factory-set Motion Track anti-lock brake system provides
a few minutes. environment (this Suzi has a low rpm assist that Advanced Showa Balance Free Front Fork rear wheel lift mitigation under heavy braking.
prevents it from stalling when accelerating from (BFF) and rear suspension are good enough for
Why didn’t I ride this kind of bike more often standstill), they are awesomely fun along quiet me to really enjoy the few days I spent on the Despite my rusty-ness, I was already
and further then, since I could have borrowed bendy backroads and wide, open highways. Suzi. Adjust the mirrors, shift into first and off comfortable and confidently enjoying this GSX-
them from the many generous local bike you go! R1000 after less than 10 minutes and a handful
companies and even dealers? Simply put, their Unlike riding on cruisers and adventure of corners; it rained almost immediately after I
typical and purposely limited practicality turns bikes, you (and your suffering pillion rider) The GSX-R1000 is powered by a compact, left Suzuki Malaysia’s office and I had
me off. On a 199hp sixth-generation GSX-R1000 can’t turn your head much to admire the view liquid-cooled, double overhead camshaft, mistakenly set the bike at its most aggressive
like this one, it’s all about rapid, bam-bam-bam along the way on this bike. For your own and 999.8cc, inline four-cylinder engine. The lump riding mode, with the traction control at its
dashes, both rider and machine playing with everyone else’s safety, you need to maintain is designed with a high level of top-end mildest! It really is an easy bike to live with.
(and respecting!) the laws of physics. your spatial awareness at all times, while performance plus strong low- to mid-range
focusing on your lines, deceleration and/or power, with the Suzuki Racing Variable Valve For both the roads and race tracks, this
When Suzuki Malaysia offered me to keep braking points, gear positions and your body Timing System (SR-VVT) increasing high RM99,289 (suggested retail price without
this GSX-R1000 for a few days, I gladly accepted positioning on the straights and corners, to fully engine rpm power without losing low- to mid- insurance and registration, with two years or
it, since the Klang Valley was still in Phase 3 of enjoy them. Go too slow and less adrenaline is range power, when needed, while emitting a 20,000km standard warranty, whichever comes
the Movement Control Order then, meaning the pumped, and your wrists, elbows and shoulders unique and thrilling whirr. first) ride is probably the easiest machine for
roads were still not so busy. So, I needed to may ache. On this Suzi, the fun and thrills are you, if you are looking at upgrading to the super
quickly and safely be up to speed (pun not only through speed, lots of it and such an With its six-speed close-ratio transmission, sport category.
intended, it just came so easily) to match such a experience is highly addictive. the bike has a lower primary gear ratio
machine, for an enjoyable few days with it. Simplest super sport compared to its predecessor for stronger
Still relevant There are two variants available in our market, acceleration. It is equipped with a bi-directional
For some motorcycle manufacturers, especially this GSX-R1000 and for about RM11,000 more, quick shift system that allows for clutch-less
the “Japanese Big Four” and sometimes their the GSX-R1000R that has some extra upshifts and downshifts.
European rivals too, the full-faired, 1.0-litre, performance-oriented features. A quick check
four-cylinder super sports bike is their on its immediate rivals indicated that the Suzi is The shifter linkage can also be easily set up
flagbearer, despite other more expensive, the least powerful, but don’t let that turn you off for reverse pattern, enabling GP-style shifting
luxurious and accessory-decked models in their if you are in the market for your first litre super even with the quick-shifter in use.
respective product range. sport bike.
A programmable shift light on the main
They are made to do just a couple of things – In fact, I highly recommend this bike for you. instrument panel sends out a visual alert to me,
to be very quick in terms of acceleration, A seasoned super sport bike rider may scoff at to shift when a certain engine rpm is reached.
outright speed, braking and cornering on paved its mere 199 horses and 117.6Nm of torque, but
roads – and represent their manufacturers in that is more than sufficient for me, if I put myself The bike is equipped with the Suzuki Clutch
the many road race series around the world, in your armoured shoes. Assist System (SCAS) multi-plate, wet clutch
such as the Superbike World Championship, which acts as a slipper clutch during downshifts
the best advertising platform for not just that Aside from the usual buttons and switches and increases pressure on the plates during
litre bike (especially when it wins races) but the for lamps, indicator, horn and the starter, this acceleration to smoothen engine braking and
manufacturers’ overall brand image and Suzi has a pair of buttons for you to easily lighten the clutch lever pull.
products too.
To match its performance, the Suzi’s
Hence, their manufacturers invest in the best suspension works is complemented by the
brains they can afford to build them, constantly stopping power from Brembo four-piston,
searching for the best material, technologies
and innovations for every successive 1.0-litre
sport bike, which will always be each
manufacturer’s quickest and most powerful.

While you can easily see the equipment and
accessories on scooters, mopeds, tourers,

9theSUN ON FRIDAY | NOVEMBER 26, 2021

SIME DARBY PROPERTYBRIEFS Kuala Lumpur has lots
SALES SET TO EXCEED GOAL of catching up to do

PETALING JAYA: Sime Darby Property o Malaysia’s capital ranks poorly in investment prospects
Bhd is optimistic of exceeding the and development prospects for 2022 in Asia Pacific survey
RM2.4 billion sales target for FY2021,
backed by the sales achieved in the first PETALING JAYA: Kuala Lumpur has not Mirroring the best performers from last
nine months of the year, with secured made much of an impact in the Emerging year, 2022’s top markets for investment
bookings of RM1.7 billion as of Nov 7, Trends in Real Estate Asia Pacific 2022 prospects in the region were characterised
2021. “We have delivered healthy sales survey which covers 22 cities in the region, by abundant core capital and a flight-to-
for the group to-date and will continue ranking generally poor (3.79) in terms of city safety approach. Tokyo, Singapore, and
to launch projects at the right location investment prospects for 2022, which Sydney continue to rank as the top three
and price points. The group aims to weakened from 20th in 2021; and also markets due to the similar overarching
keep up the momentum of 90% coming in generally poor (3.92) in terms of characteristics of economic stability,
average take-up rate in new residential city development prospects. market liquidity, as well as reliable cash
launches for the remainder of the year,” flows.
said Sime Darby Property group The bottom of the table this year features
managing director Datuk Azmir virtually all of the region’s developing Tokyo has the brightest prospects next
Merican. markets, which continue to suffer from high year, swapping places with Singapore which
rates of Covid-19 infection. featured first in the past two surveys. The
AME ELITE TO UNDERTAKE Japanese capital continues to benefit from
REIT IPO WITH RM557M low interest rates and an economy that is region begins to shake off the challenges of
OF INDUSTRIAL ASSETS largely fuelled by domestic demand, making the pandemic. At the same time, post-Covid-
it relatively less exposed to outside shocks. 19 secular trends such as remote working,
PETALING JAYA: Integrated industrial Hong Kong, which has been rooted to the reduced travel and increased online
space solutions provider AME Elite bottom of the table for the last two years, shopping have brought immense structural
Consortium Bhd plans to undertake an leaped to 14th place fuelled by a general changes to the industry in its wake.
initial public offering (IPO) of its view that the worst has now passed for the
upcoming real estate investment trust city’s real estate markets. “As we enter 2022, investors should
(AME REIT) with RM557 million worth of consider how to take advantage of the
industrial and industrial-related real Upbeat sentiment and the growing glut of opportunities that these changes present.
estates currently held by its subsidiaries. underployed capital are expected to provide For asset owners, a reimagining of outmoded
The initial investment portfolio will a lifeline to the strong revival of Asia Pacific’s assets and outdated spaces, whether it is
comprise a total of 34 industrial real estate markets next year, according to from a sectoral, demographical or
buildings and workers’ dormitories the report. The 16th edition of the Emerging environmental perspective, may become a
located in or near AME’s managed Trends in Real Estate Asia Pacific 2022 report defining theme from next year onwards.”
industrial parks, namely i-Park@Senai is jointly published by non-profit education
Airport City, i-Park@Indahpura, and i- and research institute Urban Land Institute The Emerging Trends Asia Pacific report
Park@SiLC. The identified real estates (ULI) and PwC. is based on a survey of 233 real estate
have ongoing tenancy agreements with professionals, as well as 101 interviews,
AME’s domestic and foreign clients, with Real estate transactions in Asia Pacific including investors, developers, property
tenancy period of between two to 12 surpassed US$40 billion (RM168 billion) in company representatives, lenders, brokers
years. the third quarter of 2021, up 12% year-on-year and consultants.
and roughly the same as in the third quarter
IWG OPENS ITS 39TH AND of 2019. The deals pipeline in the region also
40TH WORKSPACES IN KL remains healthy at US$68 billion, more than
double of what it was two years ago.
PETALING JAYA: Flexible workspace
provider IWG is opening two new Activity has been led by China, whose
centres – Spaces Exchange 106 and zero tolerance approach to the pandemic
Regus Bukit Bintang City Centre – its has so far proven effective in insulating its
39th and 40th workspaces in Malaysia to impact to the world’s second largest
meet the growing demand for hybrid economy. Australia staged a strong rebound
work solutions. The shift to hybrid with a 145% year-on-year increase in
enables companies to scale back their investments in the third quarter of 2021
owned or leased property, reducing their alone. A few weak spots cast a shadow over
overheads and providing them with the the region’s recovery, with Singapore and
agility that traditional contracts can’t Hong Kong recovering more slowly while
match. The addition of both workspaces activity in Japan continues to be stagnant.
expands IWG’s portfolio in providing
end-to-end solutions for its members in ULI Asia Pacific president David Faulkner
the country and meeting the demand said Asia Pacific’s real estate market is seeing
for professional and flexible workspace. a new cycle of growth and investment as the

Matrix Concepts Reopening of Malaysia’s borders and its
Q2 sales up 35% impact on real estate market and economy
despite full MCO
AFTER a nearly two-year closure of our household spending and the desire to investment into luxury Malaysian residential
PETALING JAYA: Property developer Matrix borders, Malaysia is set to reopen its borders consume. All the same conditions are also real estate climbs in both the short and long
Concepts Holdings Bhd saw new property to international visitors in 2022. likely to increase property demand and the terms.
sales grow 35.2% to RM340.4 million in the Impact on real estate formation of new households.
second quarter ended Sept 30, 2021 (Q2’22) The reopening of borders will have a direct We expect cross-border residential
from RM251.8 million a year ago, on impact on the property market by bringing We expect the economy to bounce back in demand to climb throughout 2022. It will
increasing demand for well-priced landed overseas investors and foreign permanent 2022, matching corresponding growth in the likely reach 2019 levels in 2024 or 2025. Even
properties at its flagship Sendayan residents to Malaysia. More broadly, the global economy. The government is so, demand will be significantly higher than
Developments. reopening of borders is a symbol of the implementing both economic and fiscal the current status quo. This will be a relief to
overall return to normality, economic stimulus, so we expect GDP growth to hit 6% developers and sellers currently in the
Despite the full movement control order growth, and employment growth. next year. market.
(FMCO) implemented in July 2021, the group Cross border residential buyers
capitalised on healthy home purchase We expect the residential market to gain In 2020 and 2021, cross-border investments Expect buyers from Singapore to be the
sentiment in the affordable landed category strength as a result of the rebound in the into Malaysian real estate declined first to return, followed by those from other
supported by use of digital sales platforms. wider economy. Transaction volume will considerably, as expected. nations that traditionally played a role in the
increase first, and lead overtime to price Malaysian luxury housing market.
Its Q2’22 net profit declined 31% to RM51.8 growth. The next few years are less predictable
million from RM75.1 million previously, Economic outlook because of the unprecedented nature of our A significant factor in cross-border
attributed mainly to lower gross margins from The rapid pace of vaccination and new Covid situation. Due to the economic uncertainties demand is the Malaysia My Second Home
the latest development series of Laman medications are improving the outlook, and risk of a resurgent pandemic, investors (MM2H) program. Under the new rules, we
Sendayan 1 and 2, which are currently at the which we expect to lead in 2022 to a jump in are likely to remain cautious. are likely to see an increase in the average
early phases of launches. Group revenue for purchase price for MM2H participants.
Q2’22 remained healthy at RM239 million, However, our base case and the most
albeit 8.6% lower compared to RM262 million likely outcome is that cross-border This article was contributed by Juwai IQI co-
last year due to the FMCO impact on project founder and group CEO Kashif Ansari.
schedule.

Meanwhile, its H1’22 net profit stood at
RM83.5 million, declining 21.3% from
RM106.1 million previously. Unbilled sales,
however, rose to RM1.1 billion as at Sept 30,
2021 compared to RM1.0 billion as at June 30,
2021, providing earnings visibility over the
next 12 to 15 months. The group reported
revenue of RM402.9 million, 5.0% lower
compared to RM424 million in the previous
year.

S E C U R I T I E S S D N. B H D. SunBIZ FRIDAY
NOVEMBER 26, 2021
197201001092 (12738-U)
Editorial Tel: 03-7784 6688
A Participating Organisation of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad Fax: 03-7785 2624/5

A Trading Participant of Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Berhad Email: [email protected]
Advertising Tel: 03-7784 8888
25/11/2021 Fax: 03-7784 4424

Participation Bought Sold Net Email: [email protected]
RM m
% RM m RM m

44.8 Institutions 1073.7 1090.0 -16.3

34.5 Retail 844.0 823.7 20.3

20.7 Foreign 498.1 502.1 -4.0 4.67 5.63 8.52 14.02
KLCI STI SCI KOSPI
100.0 2415.8 2415.8 0.0 1,517.60 3,221.52 54.66 3,584.18 196.62 11.67 2,980.27 7.85
HANG SENG NIKKEI TSEC S&P/ASX200
Preliminary stats (excluding trade amendments). For final data, please refer to www.bursamalaysia.com 29,499.28 17,654.19
Source: Bursa Malaysia 24,740.16 7,407.29

KL MARKET SUMMARY BCorp divests non-core assets in line with transformation plan
November 25, 2021

INDICES 11,159.57 CHANGE -33.58 PETALING JAYA: Berjaya Corp streamline its operations, divest non-core
FBMEMAS Bhd (BCorp) has divested its assets, and focus on higher growth
FBMKLCI 1,517.60 -4.67 30% equity interest in Razer opportunities across its core businesses in
CONSUMER PRODUCTS 585.29 -2.72 Fintech Holdings Pte Ltd to order to enhance shareholder value.
INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS 199.39 +0.19 Razer Midas Pte Ltd for
CONSTRUCTION 160.11 -1.24 US$53.568 million cash “And in the case of Razer, it was especially
FINANCIAL SERVICES 15,229.52 -40.20 (RM223.89 million). appealing as we had a significant return on
ENERGY 742.17 -8.20 our investment in a relatively short time,” he
TELECOMMUNICATIONS 653.31 -3.63 Berjaya Fintech Sdn Bhd said in a statement yesterday.
HEALTH CARE 2,291.72 -15.49 (BFintech) owned a 49% stake Bhd for RM 26.1 million.
TRANSPORTATION 870.96 -8.27 in Razer Fintech with the Commenting on the divestments, In June this year, BCorp unveiled a
PROPERTY 725.86 -3.00 remaining 51% held by Razer Midas. After three-year strategic plan to move the group
PLANTATION 6,579.18 -22.13 the disposal, BFinTech now holds a 19% BCorp CEO Jalil Rasheed said the forward into an institutionalised high
FBMSHA 12,107.81 -28.36 stake in the company. divestments of BCorp’s interests in Razer performing consumer group with focused
FBMACE 6,652.30 -99.01 Fintech and Berjaya China Motor, as well as core business segments. The process is
TECHNOLOGY 100.20 +0.08 The group has also divested its 70% the closure of Graphic Press, are part of the aimed at optimising resources, improving
stake in Berjaya China Motor Sdn Bhd for group’s transformation strategy to synergies and efficiency within the group,
RM13.279 million cash and disposed of its and enhancing corporate governance and
printing business Graphic Press Group Sdn transparency.

TURNOVER VALUE Business aviation on
3.801 BIL RM2.414 BIL

5 MOST ACTIVES Selangor govt’s radar
November 25, 2021

STOCK VOL CLSG (sen) +/– (sen) o State’s inaugural aviation show opens, MB believes regulations to avoid supply chain disruption
FINTEC 232,157,000 1.5 -0.5 tide is turning for air travel and to boost the morale of the industry,”
FOCUS-WD 211,700,700 1.0 UNCH Teng said, although, a complete recovery
G3 189,623,800 13.0 -0.5 will be contingent upon the reopening of
VSOLAR 176,069,300 1.5 UNCH international borders, allowing for cross-
GOCEAN 104,540,400 4.0 +0.5 border business activities.

5 TOP GAINERS “However, we are unable to determine
January 5, 2019 the full extent of recovery due to the global
uncertainty,“ he added.
STOCK VOL CLSG (RM) +/– RM █ BY AMIR IMRAN HUSAIN SAFRI months of 2021, a 49% increase over the
SAM 227,700 21.44 1.04 [email protected] same period in 2020. During a tour of SAS 2021, Teng
PMBTECH-LA 4,000 13.20 0.60 SUBANG JAYA: The inaugural Selangor disclosed that three companies have
MPI 367,300 48.70 0.56 Aviation Show 2021 (SAS 2021) is slated to “More importantly, the number of expressed interest to expand their
F&N 113,200 25.04 0.32 springboard the industry in the state by flights for the same period in pre-pandemic manufacturing footprint into Selangor.
NESTLE 45,100 133.80 0.30 tapping into the business as well as the 2019 was 1.79 million, which meant we are
general segment, according to already now seeing current flight activity “One of them is Gokbey, a helicopter
5 TOP LOSERS Selangor Mentri Besar Datuk for business jets surpassing even 2019 manufacturer from Turkey, which has
November 25, 2021 Seri Amirudin Shari. levels.” started their search for a suitable
manufacturing and hoped to commence
STOCK VOL CLSG (RM) +/– RM “Out of the proverbial ‘ashes,’ Amirudin believes the tide is construction in the next two to three years.”
ATAIMS 73,026,300 0.82 0.35 some sectors in the industry turning for air travel and Selangor
MSM 24,048,400 1.24 0.33 proved resilient and showed a is now ready to lead the way in Teng stated that such investment will
KESM 263,200 13.00 0.30 propensity to recover quicker moving out of the pandemic snowball into other segments of the supply
KHIND 401,400 4.02 0.29 and more sustainably from the scenarios, stemming from the chain, as the manufacturing will lead to
AMBANK-C30 460,000 0.08 0.22 pandemic effect,” he said in his availability of vaccines and the maintenance, repair and overhaul services
address at the official opening of efforts to get people vaccinated. as well as other related sub-segments.
EXCHANGE RATES NOVEMBER 25, 2021 SAS 2021 yesterday, which was
delivered via a virtual link. Similarly, Selangor senior The optimism over aviation is not
Foreign currency Bank sell Bank buy Bank buy executive councillor Datuk Teng limited to the authorities alone. Global
Amirudin acknowledged that Chang Khim (pix), who officiated Component Asia Sdn Bhd’s managing
1 US DOLLAR TT/OD TT OD the cargo segment is one of them but not all at the opening, said he sees the director, Syahrul Azmir Zaki, believes 2022
1 AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR 4.2745 4.1495 4.1395 airlines or operators have the capabilities air show as a reset button for the will be better than the current year as inter-
1 BRUNEI DOLLAR 3.0990 2.9760 2.9600 or resources to tap into this in-demand industry, a means to get all the regional travel is expected to restart.
1 CANADIAN DOLLAR 3.1240 3.0340 3.0260 market. players and operators affected by the
1 EURO 3.3750 3.2850 3.2730 pandemic to come out and do business like “Having said that, the general consensus
1 NEWZEALAND DOLLAR 4.7990 4.6450 4.6250 He pointed out that business aviation is they used to. among the industry players is 2024 we see
1 SINGAPORE DOLLAR 2.9560 2.8480 2.8320 also a metaphorical “phoenix” in the He highlighted that the industry needs a the start of a return to normalcy,” he told
1 STERLING POUND 3.1240 3.0340 3.0260 industry as a report by Global Jet Capital spark to fuel its growth, despite the SunBiz. “For industry players like us, we are
1 SWISS FRANC 5.7100 5.5310 5.5110 found 1.8 million business jet flights took unwavering support given by federal and taking this opportunity to examine our
100 UAE DIRHAM 4.5640 4.4610 4.4460 place across the globe in the first seven state governments to ensure operators can capabilities, especially at the regional level
100 BANGLADESHTAKA 117.7600 111.6700 111.4700 operate during the pandemic. in order to expand further.”
100 CHINESE RENMINBI 5.0710 4.7560 4.5560 “It is important for us to give necessary
100 HONGKONG DOLLAR 67.0000 64.4000
100 INDIAN RUPEE 55.4100 52.6600 N/A Dyson drops ATA IMS as supplier over labour concerns
100 INDONESIAN RUPIAH 5.8200 5.4700 52.4600
100 JAPANESE YEN 0.0310 0.0281 KUALA LUMPUR: High-tech home April 2020 after the Reuters report. with six months’ of contractual notice. We
100 NEWTAIWAN DOLLAR 3.7090 3.5930 5.2700 appliance maker Dyson Ltd told Reuters it According to ATA, Dyson accounts for hope this gives ATA the impetus to improve,
100 PAKISTAN RUPEE 16.5000 0.0231 had cut ties with supplier ATA IMS Bhd almost 80% of its revenue. and enables an orderly withdrawal in the
100 PHILIPPINE PESO 2.4800 N/A 3.5830 following an audit of the Malaysian interests of the workers that they employ.”
100 QATAR RIYAL 8.6100 2.3200 company’s labour practices and allegations Dyson, privately owned by British
100 SAUDI RIYAL 118.7300 8.1100 N/A by a whistleblower, sending ATA shares billionaire James Dyson, said it received the Dyson’s comments came after being
100THAI BAHT 115.2500 112.7100 2.1200 plunging. results of an audit of working conditions at contacted by Reuters.
13.3900 109.4100 7.9100 ATA in early October. It said it had also
11.8800 112.5100 ATA, which is already being investigated learned in September about allegations from ATA denied all allegations by the
109.2100 by the United States over forced labour a whistleblower about “unacceptable workers and declined to comment.
11.4800 allegations, confirmed Dyson has actions” by ATA staff and had commissioned
terminated its contracts and that it has a law firm to investigate those claims. ATA, in a statement to the stock
Source: Malayan Banking Berhad/Bernama been in talks with its customer over the exchange yesterday, said it had taken steps
audit findings. It had previously denied “Despite intense engagement over the past to engage Dyson and advisers after it was
allegations of labour abuse. six weeks, we have not seen sufficient progress notified of the summary of the labour audit.
and have already removed some production It said it would look into the findings. It also
Shares in ATA, which makes parts for lines,” Singapore-headquartered Dyson said said it will continue to manufacture and
Dyson’s vacuum cleaners and air purifiers, in reply to questions from Reuters. supply for Dyson until June 1, 2022, and
tumbled nearly 30% to their lowest since that its board was looking into the validity
“We have now terminated our relationship of Dyson’s termination notice.

FOLLOW ON YOUTUBE SCAN 11theSUN ON FRIDAY | NOVEMBER 26, 2021
ME * SUNBIZ
/theSunMedia

Construction sector not out of the woods yet, says minister

PETALING JAYA: The construction industry has Infra 2021 Virtual Conference yesterday. primary market forecast in 2022. accumulation of RM4 billion from 2017 to 2019
recorded an estimated loss of RM42 billion now He added that the National Construction Policy “It is slightly lower than our projected figure in amid the heavy new supplies to fund stimulus
since the start of the movement control order packages and others.
(MCO) in March 2020 due to the impact of the 2030 (NCP 2030) to digitalise the construction 2021. This is based on the expected increase in
Covid-19 pandemic, according to Senior Works sector launched on Nov 9 will see the construction government revenue and expected economic “The YTD outstanding MGS and GII are
Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. sector embracing the vision of the nine pillars of the growth for 2022. Meanwhile, the gross issuance of expanded by RM28.5 billion to RM839.5 billion.
IR 4.0 including promoting sustainable corporate bonds in 2022 is expected to grow slightly The heavy reliance on debt to push the aggregate
He said growth in the construction industry had construction. amid expectations for monetary policy demand during an economic crisis is normal at
declined by 19.4% in 2020 and 10.4% in the first normalisation. Bond issuers would face increasing every crisis.
quarter of 2021. “The elements are specifically deliberated in the costs to seek financing,“ said Firdaos during the
thrust two of NCP 2030 to embrace a sustainable MARC’s Economic Report and Capital Market “Meanwhile, the gross issuance of corporate
“However, with the various measures and SOP to built environment,“ he said. Update 2021. bonds continues to grow steadily even at the time of
ensure safety and to curb the spread of Covid-19 at crisis, corporate bonds did not suffer a considerable
construction sites, the growth rate of the sector has Meanwhile, MARC chief economist Firdaos On the primary market of government bonds decline. The gross issuance 2021 YTD were mainly
increased 40.3% during the second quarter this year,“ Rosli said the gross issuance of Malaysian 2021, he said, the total outstanding on MGS and GII supported by heavy new supply from quasi-
Fadillah said in his keynote address of the Malaysia Government Securities (MGS) and Government grew at a heightened pace in 2020 by RM78.1 billion government and rated corporate bond issuers.” - by
Rating Corp Bhd (MARC) MARC360: Sustainable Investment Issues (GII) in 2022 is projected to be to RM811 billion compared to the average annual June Moh
around RM160 billion to RM170 billion on the

Serba Dinamik’s bid for 7-Eleven registers Q3
second extension rejected revenue of RM680m

o Bursa turns down request for more time to submit report for The group will submit an appeal to the PETALING JAYA: 7-Eleven
period ended June 30; firm says unable to finalise statements exchange in relation to the additional Malaysia Holdings Bhd
due to auditor change, stresses adequate time for audit extension of time. saw its revenue for the
third quarter ended Sept
PETALING JAYA: Serba Dinamik Holdings 30, 2021. “The company will work with its external 30, 2021 rise slightly to
Bhd’s application for a second extension of In its filing with the exchange, Serba auditor to expedite the finalisation of audit of RM680.22 million from
time for the issuance of its annual report for the financial statements and to issue the 2021 RM677.48 million a year
the financial period ended June 30, 2021 to a Dinamik opined that the auditor should be annual report as soon as possible before the ago contributed by its
due date of Dec 31, 2021 has been rejected by given adequate time to perform their end of December 2021. The expected date of convenience stores and
Bursa Malaysia. statutory obligations without interference issuance of the outstanding annual report pharmaceutical segments.
and time constraints to ensure audit works 2021 is Dec 31, 2021,” Serba Dinamik said.
It had sought the additional extension on can be conducted effectively and sufficiently. However, net profit fell to RM1.44 million
Nov 23, 2021 as it could not finalise the Earlier this month, Serba Dinamik had compared with RM12.92 million in the same
audited financial statements for the period “As a result of the dilemma circumstances, taken legal action against Bursa Malaysia in quarter last year after corporate exercise
due to a change in external auditors and the the company has decided to uphold the view of the stock exchange’s directive to expenses.
impact of the movement restriction compliances with the approved auditing and conduct a special independent review and to
attributed to the Covid-19 pandemic. accounting standards by allowing the auditor disclose the findings of the review. Bursa has For the nine months period, its revenue
Previously, the bourse had granted the group to perform their duties without interference suspended trading of Serba Dinamik’s jumped 3.4% to RM2.01 billion from RM1.95
permission to issue the annual report by Nov and time constraints,” it told Bursa Malaysia securities since Oct 22 for failing to furnish billion last year, while net profit dropped to
yesterday. details of the updates on the special RM14.23 million from RM25.32 million
independent review. Bursa is also seeking a previously.
court order to compel Serba Dinamik to
reveal the findings of the special independent With the ongoing National Recovery Plan
review. and relaxation of SOPs (ie inter-state travels and
social activities allowed for fully vaccinated
individuals, etc) while achieving higher
vaccination rates in the country, the group is
optimistic on the turnaround in trading
conditions and the group’s operating results is
poised to gradually improve in the coming
quarters.

From left: Nur Maybank 3rd quarter
Fadhilah, Ahmad net profit hits RM1.68b
Sabirin, Mahadhir
Aziz, and Cheang PETALING JAYA: Malayan Banking Bhd’s
at the ceremony. (Maybank) net profit fell 13.71% to RM1.68
billion in the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2021
Sirim Trusted Mark Scheme to enhance e-commerce (Q3’21) from RM1.95 billion registered in the
same quarter a year ago owing to a 26.6%
PETALING JAYA: Sirim Bhd’s wholly owned “The introduction of STMS is timely to Lazada Malaysia will carry out promotion decrease in net fee-based income to RM1.43
subsidiary Sirim QAS International Sdn Bhd address concerns about the legitimacy of activities for STMS. These include hosting an billion mainly from lower investment and
has launched the Sirim Trusted Mark online retailers, arising from the growth of e- STMS flagship store on LazMall, placing the trading income, coupled with higher net
Scheme (STMS) for communications, commerce in Malaysia which has grown for STMS logo on the product page of each impairment losses on additional proactive
electrical, and hybrid products. six consecutive quarters since March 2020. STMS certified seller and having flash sales provisioning made given the varying levels of
to encourage visitors to purchase from STMS movement restrictions across home markets
The Sirim Trusted Mark Scheme based on “In 2020, complaints related to online certified sellers. Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia which were
the ISO/IEC 17065 Product Certification shopping rose 112.5% compared with 2019. emplaced in the recent third quarter.
Scheme enables certified retailers to display Also, buying electronic, electrical, and Present were Ahmad Sabirin, Malaysia
the Trusted Partner mark on their online multimedia products online are at higher Digital Economy Corp (MDEC) CEO Revenue declined 18.97% to RM11.15
shops on e-commerce platforms. risk of receiving faulty items or not meeting Mahadhir Aziz, Lazada Malaysia chief billion from RM13.76 billion previously.
standards. It could lead to operability financial officer Cheang Kiat Cheong, and
Sirim president and group CEO Datuk Dr problems as well as fire and safety hazards,“ Sirim QAS International CEO Nur Fadhilah For the nine months period, Maybank’s net
Ahmad Sabirin Arshad said STMS helps he said in a statement yesterday. Muhammad. Also present were profit surged 22.16% to RM6.04 billion from
online retailers to enhance the marketability representatives from Panasonic Malaysia, RM4.94 billion, while revenue eased 10.53% to
of their products and increase traffic to their Meanwhile, Sirim exchanged a Brother International Malaysia, and Xiaomi RM34.7 billion from RM38.79 billion.
store and empower consumers to make memorandum of understanding with authorised distributor in Malaysia Rainbow
informed purchasing decisions for quality Lazada Malaysia that recognised it as Sirim’s Distribution. Maybank has supported its customers with
and safe products. official partner. various Repayment Assistance initiatives and
rescheduling and restructuring (R&R)
programmes since February 2020 to help ease
customers’ cash flow burdens and work
towards stabilising their livelihoods. Recently,
Maybank has extended support through
repayment assistance programmes such as
Pemerkasa Plus and Pemulih.

Maybank chairman Tan Sri Zamzamzairani
Mohd Isa said despite the impact of
movement restrictions on the group’s Q3’21
performance, its strong liquidity and capital
base will allow it to tap growth opportunities
that are emerging with the reopening of the
economy.

Maybank group president and CEO Datuk
Abdul Farid Alias said it would continue to
provide tailored financial solutions to meet the
current needs of customers that have shifted
from preservation to growth, with the
reopening of economies, while continuing to
support customers who require targeted
financial assistance.

12 theSUN ON FRIDAY | NOVEMBER 26, 2021 FOLLOW ON FACEBOOK SCAN
SUNBIZ ME
/thesundaily

Beijing seeks to avoid US BRIEFS RELIANCE, ARAMCO
delistings of Chinese firms SAID TO HAVE
SCRAPPED US$15B DEAL
oRegulatorworkingwith Washingtoncounterpartsasauditingstandardsrowcontinues
NEW DELHI/DUBAI: Reliance
HONG KONG: Chinese authorities are working Chinese-US relations,” Shen Bing, director In another development, China yesterday Industries and Saudi Aramco have
with US counterparts to prevent Chinese general of the China Securities Regulatory criticised the US for putting a dozen Chinese called off a deal for the state oil giant
companies being delisted from US stock Commission’s department of international companies on its trade blacklist over national to buy a stake in the oil-to-chemicals
exchanges, a Chinese regulatory official said affairs, told a conference in Hong Kong. security and foreign policy concerns, citing in business of the Indian conglomerate
yesterday, as a lengthy dispute about auditing some cases their help developing the Chinese due to valuation concerns, sources
standards rumbles on. “We are working very hard to resolve the military’s quantum computing efforts. with knowledge of the matter said.
auditing issue with US counterparts, the Talks broke down over how much
US authorities are moving towards kicking communication is currently smooth and open. China will take all the necessary steps to Reliance’s oil-to-chemicals (O2C)
foreign companies off American stock exchanges There is a risk of delisting of these companies defend its companies, and reserves the right to business should be valued, they
if their audits fail to meet US standards. but we are working very hard to prevent it from take countermeasures against the sanctions, said. Aramco, the world’s top oil
happening,” he added. warned Zhao Lijian, spokesman at the Chinese exporter, signed a non-binding
The Public Company Accounting Oversight foreign ministry, at a briefing. agreement to buy a 20% stake in
Board and US policy makers have long complained Speaking at the same conference, Ashley Reliance’s O2C business for US$15
of a lack of access to audit working papers for US- Alder, CEO of Hong Kong’s Securities and Shu Jueting, a spokesperson for the Chinese billion (RM63.4 billion) in 2019. Last
listed Chinese companies. Citing national security Futures Commission said he feared Sino-US commerce ministry, said at a news conference week, the companies announced
concerns, Chinese authorities have been reluctant tensions could prevent a solution. that China strongly opposes the sanctions and they would re-evaluate the deal. –
to allow overseas regulators to inspect working will lodge solemn representations with the US. Reuters
papers from local accounting firms. “Sometimes politics can interrupt technical
solutions that are sensible and achievable, and I In total, 27 new entities from China, Japan, S. KOREA RAISES INTEREST
“We don’t think that delisting of Chinese pick up a degree of political attitude within the Pakistan, and Singapore were added to the US RATES AS INFLATION,
firms from the US market is a good thing either US establishment that is not necessarily Commerce Department’s Entity List on Wednesday. HOUSEHOLD RISKS GROW
for the companies, for global investors or conducive to a better outcome.” – Reuters
SEOUL: South Korea’s central bank
Japan raises outlook Kaisa seeks to extend maturity raised interest rates for the second
for consumption, on US$400m offshore bond time since the pandemic began and
downgrades exports revised up its inflation outlook
yesterday as concerns about rising
household debt and consumer
prices grew. The Bank of Korea is
expected to continue its policy
tightening cycle with rates tipped to
reach 1.50% by the end of 2022,
raising concerns about whether
households will be able to service
their debt repayments. Its monetary
policy board lifted borrowing costs
by 25 basis points to 1.00%. The BOK
also yesterday raised its inflation
outlook for next year to 2.0% from
1.5% previously. – Reuters

TOKYO: Japan raised its view on HONG KONG: China’s Kaisa Group Holdings of offshore debt default, credit-rating US TO SELL 32M BARRELS
consumption for the first time in 13 months Ltd said yesterday it wants to extend the maturity downgrades and sell-offs in developers’ shares OF CRUDE OIL FROM 4
as service spending picked up but of a US$400 million (RM1.69 billion) bond by a and bonds. STRATEGIC RESERVE SITES
downgraded that on exports and production year and a half - part of the property developer’s
due to persistent supply issues and a efforts to avoid a messy default and resolve a Kaisa has been scrambling to raise capital by WASHINGTON: The United States
slowdown in China's economy. liquidity crisis. divesting assets including Hong Kong-listed will sell 32 million barrels of crude
property management unit, Kaisa Prosperity from four Strategic Petroleum
On that mixed note, the government kept its In a filing, Kaisa said it would exchange its Holdings Ltd. It recently sold a land parcel in Reserve sites to be delivered
overall economic assessment unchanged for 6.5% offshore bonds due Dec 7 for new notes Hong Kong to a local investor for HK$3.78 billion between late-December and April
the second month, while it said full attention due June 6, 2023, at the same interest rate if at (RM2.05 billion), recovering around HK$1.3 2022, the Department of Energy
should be paid to downside risks from supply least 95% of holders accept. billion cash after repaying the loans it borrowed said. In the first auction of the
constraints and raw material prices. for the land, Reuters reported this week. Kaisa is coordinated release, about 10
Kaisa, which has the most offshore debt also selling another land plot in the city. million barrels will be made
“The economy continue to show weakness among Chinese developers after China available from Big Hill and Bryan
in recovery, although severe conditions due to Evergrande Group, missed coupon payments The developer, in a separate filing late on Mound in Texas, about 7 million
the coronavirus are gradually easing,” the totalling US$88.4 million due on Nov 11 and 12. Wednesday, said it aims to accelerate the barrels from West Hackberry in
government said in its November economic The payments have a 30-day grace period. disposal of real estate projects and other high- Louisiana and another 5 million
report approved by Prime Minister Fumio quality assets to improve liquidity. barrels from Bayou Choctaw in
Kishida’s Cabinet yesterday. Kaisa said a sharp downturn in the financing Louisiana. Deliveries will take place
environment has limited its funding sources to Having missed payments on onshore wealth January through April 2022, with
Among key economic components, the meet upcoming maturities. management products totalling 1.5 billion yuan early deliveries accepted in late
report raised its view on private (RM992.4 million) due in October and December. Buyers will have to
consumption for the first time since October “If the exchange offer and consent November, Kaisa said it implemented return the oil at later dates between
2020, attributing it to improved consumer solicitation are not successfully consummated, repayment measures for 1.1 billion yuan and is 2022 and 2024. Companies are
sentiment and increased spending on we may not be able to repay the existing notes negotiating the remainder with investors. required to submit bids on Dec 6
services such as restaurants and hotels. upon maturity on Dec 7, and we may consider and contracts will be awarded no
alternative debt restructuring exercise,” it said in The developer also said “certain members of later than Dec 14. – Reuters
The government lowered its assessment on the filing. the group” did not meet repayment obligations
exports for two months in a row based on under finance agreements involving bank loans
falling Asia-bound shipments, resulting in Chinese developers are facing an and other borrowing, and that it is formulating
weak production, which was also cut. – Reuters unprecedented liquidity squeeze due to an overall repayment plan. – Reuters
regulatory curbs on borrowing, causing a string

13theSUN ON FRIDAY | NOVEMBER 26, 2021

020 Education 302 Jobs 322 Notices 322 Notices 322 Notices

ACCOUNT DIPLOMA WE ARE HIRING IN THE MATTER OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2016 IN THE MATTER OF COMPANIES ACT, 2016
(1)IAAP (UK)=RM290 x 6 AND IN THE MATTER OF THE COMPANIES ACT 2016 Section 117(1)
(2)IPA (Aust)=RM350 x 6 Digital Marketing
(3)Full-Set A/c=RM150 x 3 YA HORNG ELECTRONIC (M) SDN. BHD. AND NOTICE OF PROPOSED REDUCTION
(4)Practical Tax=RM150 x 3 Senior Executive Company No.: 198901008341 (185643-K) IN THE MATTER OF OF SHARE CAPITAL
(5)7 subjects exemption for (REDUCTION OF SHARE CAPITAL BY PRIVATE COMPANIES)
diploma holders of UITM, Job Description: APEX MEDICAL EDUVILLAGE TTIS SDN. BHD.
TARC and polytechnics. · Design and develop online marketing strategies, NOTICE IS GIVEN by the above companies based on Section 117 (10) PRODUCTS (M) SDN. BHD. (REGISTRATION NO.
(6)fb/jasaaccountancy Companies Act 2016: -
digital roadmap, creative campaigns that aligned with (198601008972) 201301043822 (1073645-K)
322 Notices the business goals and directions. THAT A SPECIAL RESOLUTION FOR CAPITAL REDUCTION AND REPAYMENT (158196-W) EDUVILLAGE TTIS SDN. BHD.
· Provide creative ideas for content marketing. EXERCISE UNDER SECTION 117 OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2016 (“CR”) for (1073645-K) hereby gives notice
NOTICE · Plan and manage our social media platforms. YA HORNG ELECTRONIC (M) SDN. BHD. (“YHM”) in the following manner:- (In Members’ Voluntary that a special resolution to reduce
· Able to create content & produce graphics for social Winding Up) the share capital of the company has
This is to media postings. 1. THE issued and paid-up capital of YHM be reduced from RM20,994,360/- been passed on 25th November,
inform that · Prepare a copywriting for marketing campaign. to RM494,360/- by way of cancellation of 20,500,000 ordinary shares of NOTICE OF FINAL MEETING 2021. The special resolution is set
PE REALTY E(3) RM1.00 each in YHM; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN out below :-
1935 will cease Requirements: that pursuant to Section SPECIAL RESOLUTION
its business - Diploma/Degree in Marketing, Digital Marketing or (a) THAT pursuant to the aforesaid cancellation, the shares held by the 459 of the Companies Act PROPOSED REDUCTION OF THE
operation from following shareholders be cancelled: 2016, a Final Meeting of the ISSUED AND PAID-UP SHARE CAPITAL
1st Dec 2021. equivalent abovementioned Company OF THE COMPANY PURSUANT TO
- Excellent understanding of digital marketing Shareholders Number of shares to be Cancelled will be held at UOA Business SECTION 117 OF THE COMPANIES
IN THE MATTER OF THE Hsu, Wen-Ting @ Wensday Sheu 10,250,000 Park, Tower 3, 5th Floor, K03- ACT, 2016
COMPANIES ACT, 2016 concepts and best practices Huang, Chin-I @ J.Y. Huang 10,250,000 05-08, 1 Jalan Pengaturcara RESOLVED :-
- Required Skill(s): Google Adwords, Google Analytics, U1/51A, Section U1, 40150 THAT subject to the approvals
and (b) THE Board be authorised to take all such steps as they may deem Shah Alam, Selangor Darul being obtained from all relevant
IN THE MATTER OF SEO/SEM, Social media marketing and optimization necessary to effect the capital reduction and repayment of RM1.00 in Ehsan on Tuesday, 28th day of authorities and parties and subject
ARUMUGAM CARDIAC MEDICAL Office based in Petaling Jaya cash for each Share held by the Shareholders which has been cancelled December 2021 at 10.30 a.m., to the notice confirming the
CLINIC SDN. BHD. as at the Entitlement Date; for the following purposes:- reduction of share capital issued
Registration No: 200001018634 Send in your application with your photo 1. To receive and consider by the Registrar of Companies for
to [email protected] 2. The said special resolution, together with the company’s statement the proposed reduction of share
(521241-X) of solvency pursuant to 117 (3) of the Companies Act 2016 has been the Liquidator’s account of capital pursuant to Section 117
(In Members’ Voluntary submitted to the Companies Commission of Malaysia and Inland Revenue winding up of the Company of the Companies Act, 2016, the
Board Of Malaysia; and any explanations issued and paid-up share capital
Winding-Up) arising thereof. of the Company shall be reduced
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that 3. Pursuant to Section 118 (2) of the Companies Act 2016, any creditor of a 2. To resolve that under from RM1,000,000.00 comprising
pursuant to Section 459(2) of the company may apply to the Court for the special resolution to be revoked Section 518(3)(b) of the 1,000,000 ordinary shares to RM2.00
Companies Act, 2016, the Final within six weeks from the date of the special resolution; Companies Act 2016, comprising 2 ordinary shares by way
Meeting of the contributories of the all books and papers of of cancellation of 999,998 ordinary
abovenamed Company will be held 4. The creditors mentioned above (pursuant to Section 118 (3)) are the the Company and of the shares held by the shareholders
at the Liquidators’ office at Wisma creditors of the company entitled to any debt or claim admissible in Liquidator be destroyed of the Company and the capital
Goshen, 2nd Floor, 60, 62 & 64 evidence against the company on the date of its application to the Court upon the dissolution of the repayment of RM999,998.00 which
Jalan SS 22/21, Damansara Jaya, if that date is the effective date of the capital reduction of the company; Company. represents a cash payment of
47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Dated this RM1.00 for each ordinary share held
Darul Ehsan on Monday, 27th day of 5. Pursuant to Section 117 (5) (c), a copy of the solvency statement is 26th day of November, 2021 by the shareholders of the Company.
December, 2021 at 10.00 a.m. for available at the registered office of the company for inspection by any Jason Sia Sze Wan AND THAT the Directors be and are
the following purposes:- creditor of the company at the address No. 19 (1st Floor) Lintang Selat, Liquidator hereby authorized to do all such
1. To lay before the meeting Taman Selat,12000 Butterworth, Penang for a period of six weeks from acts, deed and/or things incidental,
23rd November 2021. and/or as may be required and/
the Liquidators’ statement of or as considered necessary and/
account and to give explanations LIN, JUNG- CHUEH @ LIN, LONG-JYUE or expedient in the best interest
thereof. Director of the Company, and to take such
2. To decide under Section 518(3) steps, execute such documents and
(b) of the Companies Act, 2016, Date: 26th November 2021 enter into any arrangements and/or
the manner in which the books, agreements with any party or parties
accounts and documents of the 322 Notices 322 Notices as they may deem fit necessary,
Company may be destroyed. expedient and/or appropriate in order
Dated this 26th day of November, DALAM MAHKAMAH SESYEN DI JOHOR BAHRU DALAM MAHKAMAH SESYEN DI to implement, finalise, complete and
2021. DALAM NEGERI JOHOR DARUL TAKZIM JOHOR BAHRU to give full effect to the reduction of
Tan Kee Huat share capital.
Lam Lee San (f) GUAMAN SIVIL NO: JA-B52NCVC-76-09/2021 DALAM NEGERI JOHOR DARUL Dated this
Liquidators TAKZIM,MALAYSIA 26th day of November, 2021
NOTE: Antara GUAMAN SIVIL Note : A copy of the resolution and
A contributory entitled to attend the solvency statement are available
and vote at the abovementioned DALAM MAHKAMAH SESYEN DI JOHOR BAHRU R. MAHASWARI A/P S RAJANGAM …PLAINTIF NO: JA-B52NCVC-76-09/2021 at the Company’s registered office
meeting is entitled to appoint a DALAM NEGERI JOHOR DARUL TAKZIM (No. K/P:691110-08-6374) ANTARA at B-5-7 (Suite 1), 5th Floor, Megan
proxy who need not be a member No. 51A, Jalan Jelapang 5, Avenue 1, 189, Jalan Tun Razak,
of the Company to attend and GUAMAN SIVIL NO: JA-B52NCVC-76-09/2021 Pusat Komersial Jelapang, R. MAHASWARI A/P S RAJANGAM 50400 Kuala Lumpur (Tel. no.: 03-
vote in his stead. The instrument 30200 Ipoh, Perak. (No. K/P:691110-08-6374) 21666122) for inspection free of
appointing a proxy must be duly No. 51A, Jalan Jelapang 5, charge. Any person who intends to
deposited at the Liquidators’ office, 322 Notices Dan Pusat Komersial Jelapang, object to the resolution may apply
not less than 48 hours before the 30200 Ipoh, Perak. to the Court for the resolution to be
time of the meeting. DALAM MAHKAMAH MAJISTRET DI Antara SUHAIMI BIN ABDULLAH cancelled with six (6) weeks from the
JOHOR BAHRU R. MAHASWARI A/P S RAJANGAM (No. K/P:691110-08-6374) (No. K/P:700404-03-5785) …PLAINTIF date of resolution.
COASTAL ENERGY MALAYSIA SDN BHD No. 51A, Jalan Jelapang 5, No. 35, Jalan 9/17 Perjiranan 9,
(In Members’ Voluntary Liquidation) DALAM NEGERI JOHOR DARUL TAKZIM, Pusat Komersial Jelapang, …PLAINTIF Taman Air Biru, DAN 322 Notices
MALAYSIA 30200 Ipoh, Perak. 81700 Pasir Gudang, Johor.
Registration No. 201301033482 …DEFENDAN NOTICE
(1063312-K) GUAMAN NO. :JA-A72NCvC-814-07/2021 Dan IN THE MATTER OF
ANTARA THE COMPANIES ACT 2016
Liquidators’ Office: 12th Floor, Menara SUHAIMI BIN ABDULLAH (No. K/P:700404-03-5785) …DEFENDAN Kepada:- WRIT SAMAN SUHAIMI BIN ABDULLAH
Symphony, No. 5, Jalan Professor Khoo Kay TANAH SUTERA DEVELOPMENT SDN.BHD. No. 35, Jalan 9/17 Perjiranan 9, (No. K/P:700404-03-5785) AND
[NO. SYARIKAT: 197281-A] Taman Air Biru, 81700 Pasir Gudang, Johor. No. 35, Jalan 9/17 Perjiranan 9, IN THE MATTER OF
Kim, Seksyen 13, 46200 Petaling Jaya, Taman Air Biru, TIONG SHIN HUNG SDN. BHD.
Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia …PLAINTIF PERNYATAAN TUNTUTAN SUHAIMI BIN ABDULLAH 81700 Pasir Gudang, Johor. (Company No. 197901004339
DAN (No. K/P:700404-03-5785)
Tel: 03-7890 4800 Fax: 03-7890 4650 CC BEAUTY ACADEMY SDN. BHD. 1. Plaintif adalah pada segala masa yang material adalah seorang individu dan mempunyai alamat di No. 35, Jalan 9/17 Perjiranan 9, …DEFENDAN (48619-W))
NOTICE OF FINAL MEETING [NO.SYARIKAT: 1337467-A] No. 51A, Jalan Jelapang 5, Pusat Komersial Jelapang, 30200 Ipoh, Perak dan merupakan pemilik Taman Air Biru, (In Members’
sebuah kereta berjenama Mercedes dengan nombor pendaftaran ALR 9879. 81700 Pasir Gudang, Johor. DI HADAPAN PENOLONG KANAN Voluntary Winding-Up)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to ….DEFENDAN PENDAFTAR MAHKAMAH SESYEN By a Written Resolution of the
Section 459(1)(b) of the Companies Act 2016, NOTIS PENYAMPAIAN GANTI 2. Defendan adalah pada segala masa yang material adalah seorang individu dan mempunyai alamat SUHAILA BINTI SHAFI’UDDIN Members of Tiong Shin Hung
a Final Meeting of the Company will be held Kepada : di No. 35, Jalan 9/17 Perjiranan 9, Taman Air Biru, 81700 Pasir Gudang, Johor. PADA 1 NOVEMBER 2021 Sdn. Bhd. duly passed on the
at 12th Floor, Menara Symphony, No. 5, Jalan CC BEAUTY ACADEMY SDN. BHD. 19th November 2021, the special
Professor Khoo Kay Kim, Seksyen 13, 46200 [NO.SYARIKAT: 1337467-A] 3. Plaintif telah atas permintaan Defendan bersetuju untuk menjual secara sambung bayar untuk 2 Kami perintahkan kamu bahawa dalam empat belas hari selepas penyampaian writ DALAM KAMAR resolutions set out below were duly
Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia No. 14-03, Royal Strand Block 10A, bulan yang pertama dan selepas itu beliau akan mendapatkan pinjaman daripada bank untuk baki ini kepada kamu, termasuk hari penyampaian itu, kamu hendaklah menyebabkan (TELEKOMUNIKASI JARAK JAUH passed.
on Monday, 27 December 2021 at 10.00 a.m. Jalan Persiaran Danga Perdana, bayaran yang lain. Plaintif telah menyerahkan sebuah kenderaan motokar berjenis Mercedez Benz, kehadiran dimasukkan untuk diri kamu dalam kausa atas guaman R. MAHASWARI SECARA E-REVIEW) THAT the Company be wound up
for the following purposes:- Danga Bay, 80200 Johor Bahru, Johor S350 CGIL-V221 dengan nombor pendaftaran ALR 9879, berwarna hitam dan nombor chasis adalah A/P S RAJANGAM (No. K/P:691110-08-6374) dan ambil perhatian, bahawa dalam voluntarily pursuant to Section
1. To receive the Statement of Account from the Dan/atau WDD2211576L009565/27695030084508 (“kenderaan tersebut”) kepada Defendan pada atau lebih keingkaran kamu berbuat demikian plaintif boleh meneruskan untuk mendapatkan PERINTAH 439(1)(b) of the Companies Act
L1-003 & L1-004, Level 1, kurang pada 29/08/2020. penghakiman dan perlaksanaan. ATAS PERMOHONAN pihak Plaintif 2016 and that Mr. Neoh Chin Wah
Liquidators showing the manner in which the Sutera Mall, melalui Notis Permohonan bertarikh of Insol-i Corporate Recovery PLT,
winding up has been conducted. 1, Jalan Sutera Tanjung 8/4, 4. Harga jualan yang dipersetujui oleh pihak-pihak untuk kenderaan tersebut adalah sebanyak RM Disaksikan oleh ……………………………………………Pendaftar Mahkamah di 28 Oktober 2021 DAN SETELAH 3rd Floor, Acctax Corporate Centre,
2. To determine pursuant to Section 518(3)(b) Taman Sutera Utama, 324,139-19. Johor Bahru pada 21haribulan September ,2021. MEMBACA Afidavit Sokongan No. 2, Jalan Bawasah, 10050
of the Companies Act 2016, the manner in 81300 Skudai, Johor bertarikh 27 Oktober 2021 yang Georgetown, Penang be appointed
which the books, accounts and documents of AMBIL PERHATIAN bahawa satu Writ 5. Defendan telah bersetuju untuk menyambung bayar dengan kadar bayaran ansuran secara t.t. t.t. kesemuanya difailkan di sini dan as Liquidator to act for the purpose
the Liquidators and of the Company thereof Saman berserta Pernyataan Tuntutan telah bulanan sebanyak RM 4,500-00 dan perlu didepositkan kepada bank akaun Plaintif iaitu ……………………… ………….……………… dengan kehadiran peguamcara bagi of the winding-up.
shall be disposed of. dikeluarkan terhadap kamu di Mahkamah Ambank;No.akaun: 8881029521125 sebelum dan/atau pada 5 hari bulan pada setiap bulan bermula Peguam Plaintif pihak Plaintif yang dinamakan di atas Dated this 26th November 2021
For and on behalf of Coastal Energy Malaysia Majistret Johor Bahru oleh TANAH SUTERA sehingga membuat pinjaman bank oleh Defendan. Tetuan Choong Meng Sze & Lai Pendaftar Mahkamah adalah dikecualikan. .........Sgd........
Sdn Bhd (In Members’ Voluntary Liquidation) DEVELOPMENT SDN. BHD. (NO. SYARIKAT: Dato’ Yeoh Moh Chai
TAI YIT CHAN 197281-A) yang mempunyai alamat 6. Defendan telah membayar ansuran untuk bulan September dan Oktober 2020 iaitu sebanyak Memorandum yang hendak diturunkan pada Writ Director
TAN AI NING penyampaian di 63A, Jalan Dedap 6, Taman RM 9,000-00 sahaja dan Defendan telah gagal, enggan dan abai untuk membayar bulan-bulan IN THE MATTER OF
Liquidators Johor Jaya, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor dan seterusnya. THE COMPANIES ACT 2016
Selangor Darul Ehsan Mahkamah telah memerintahkan bahawa
Date: 26 November 2021 Writ Saman terpinda berserta Pernyataan 7. Plaintif telah cuba sedaya upaya untuk menhubungi Defendan melalui nombor telefon beliau dan Writ ini tidak boleh disampaikan lebih dari enam bulan kalendar selepas tarikh di atas MAKA ADALAH DIPERINTAHKAN AND
NOTES: Tuntutan terpinda dengan satu salinan juga nombor telefon tempat kerja Defendan namun beliau enggan untuk menjawab panggilan melainkan jika diperbaharui melalui perintah mahkamah. bahawa seperti berikut: - IN THE MATTER OF
1. The instrument appointing a proxy shall be in perintah untuk penyampaian ganti telefon Plaintif. 1. Writ Saman dan Pernyataan TIONG SHIN HUNG SDN. BHD.
writing under the hand of the appointor or his yang termeterai disampaikan kepada (Company No. 197901004339
attorney duly authorised in writing or, if the kamu secara penyampaian ganti dengan 8. Kini, Plaintif tidak mengetahui keadaan dan tempat kenderaan tersebut berada. Tuntutan bertarikh 21/09/2021
appointor is a corporation, either under seal menampalkan satu salinan Writ Saman (selepas ini dikenali sebagai (48619-W))
or under the hand of an officer or attorney terpinda dan Pernyataan Tuntutan terpinda 9. Plaintif juga risau dan bimbang kenderaan tersebut telah salah digunakan oleh Defendan. Oleh itu, Defendan (atau Defendan-Defendan) boleh hadir bersama dengan mencatatkan dokumen-dokumen tersebut”) (In Members’
duly authorised. A proxy may but need not be tersebut dan satu salinan Perintah Untuk Plaintif telah membuat laporan polis pada 05/01/2021 untuk tindakan polis selanjutnya. kehadiran (atau kehadiran-kehadiran) sama ada sendiri atau melalui peguam di Pejabat disampaikan kepada Defendan, Voluntary Winding-Up)
a member of the Company. The instrument Penyampaian Ganti pada Papan Notis Pendaftaran Mahkamah. Suhaimi Bin Abdullah, yang Notice is hereby given that the
appointing a proxy shall confer authority to Mahkamah Majistret ini di Johor Bahru, 10. Plaintif telah cuba sedaya upaya untuk mencari Defendan di Johor Bahru namun tidak berjaya dinamakan di atas secara creditors of the abovenamed
demand or join in demanding a poll. Alamat terakhir Defendan yang diketahui walaupun telah berulang-alik sebanyak beberapa kali dari Ipoh ke Johor Bahru. Seseorang defendan yang hadir sendiri boleh, jika dikehendakinya, memasukkan penyampaian ganti seperti berikut:- Company are required on or
2. The instrument appointing a proxy, with di No. 14-03, Royal Strand Block 10A, Jalan kehadirannya melalui pos, dan borang-borang yang tertentu boleh didapati dengan before 26th December 2021 to
the power of attorney or other authority, if Persiaran Danga Perdana, Danya Perdana, 11. Selepas lingkungan lebih kurang 3 kali berulang-alaik dari Ipoh ke Johor Bahru, Plaintif telah menghantar Kiriman Pos berharga RM8.00 berserta sampul surat beralamat sendiri (a) Dengan menampalkan satu salinan prove their debts or claims and to
any, under which it is signed or a notarially 80200 Johor Bahru, Johor dan/atau di L1- berjaya berjumpa secara bersemuka dengan Defendan di tempat kerja beliau iaitu di Poliklinik kepada Pendaftar,Mahkamah Sesyen di Johor Bahru. Dokumen-dokumen tersebut establish any title they may have
certified copy of such power or authority, 003 & L1-004, Level 1, Sutera Mall, 1, Jalan Rozikin Taman Air Biru Pasir Gudang, Johor. to priority by delivering or sending
shall be deposited at the office of Boardroom Sutera Tanjung 8/4, Taman Sutera Utama, through the post to the Liquidator
Corporate Services Sdn. Bhd., being the 81300 Skudai, Johor dan juga menerusi satu 12. Pada ketika itu, Defendan berjanji untuk memulangkan kenderaan tersebut kepada Plaintif pada Pengindorsan hendaklah dibuat pada writ sebelum pengeluaran bersama dengan satu salinan at the undermentioned address and
Liquidators of the Company, at 12th Floor, keluaran iklan di dalam suratkhabar bahasa 29/03/2021. Perintah Mahkamah yang akan affidavit verifying their respective
Menara Symphony, No. 5, Jalan Professor English “The Sun” yang diedarkan di Malaysia diberi ini di: debts or claims. In default they will
Khoo Kay Kim, Seksyen 13, 46200 Petaling dan bahawa penampalan serta pengiklanan 13. Sehingga kini, Defendan masih tidak memulangkan kenderaan tersebut dan tidak membayar Pengindorsan tentang Tuntutan be excluded from the benefit of
Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia not tersebut hendaklah menjadi penyampaian ansuran kenderaan tersebut kepada Plaintif. i) Tempat yang mudah dilihat di priority, if any, and from objecting to
less than forty-eight (48) hours before the yang sempurna dan memadai terhadap kamu. alamat terakhir yang diketahui bagi any such distribution. Form of proof
time for holding the meeting or adjourned DAN SELANJUTNYA AMBIL PERHATIAN 14. Plaintif telah beberapa kali meminta dan menuntut jumlah yang tertunggak iaitu RM 317,139-19 Tuntutan Plaintif adalah untuk sejumlah wang sebanyak RM 317,139-19 dan relief Defendan, Suhaimi Bin Abdullah may be obtained from the Liquidator
meeting at which the person named in the bahawa Writ Saman terpinda berserta daripada Defendan secara sendiri dan melalui peguamcara termasuk Notis Tuntutan bertarikh lain seperti yang dinyatakan di dalam Pernyataan Tuntutan yang difailkan bersama beralamat di No. 35, Jalan 9/17 at the address shown below.
instrument proposes to vote, or, in the case Pernyataan Tuntutan terpinda tersebut akan 06/05/2021 diisukan oleh peguamcara Tetuan Choong Meng Sze & Lai (selepas ini dirujuk sebagai ini. Dan RM500.00 (fee Mahkamah RM100.00 dan fee Peguamcara RM400.00) (atau Perjiranan 9, Taman Air Biru, 81700 Dated this 26th November 2021
of a poll, not less than twenty-four (24) hours didengar di Mahkamah Majistret Johor Bahru “Notis Tuntutan tersebut”) dan Defendan diminta membayar amaun yang masih dihutangi dalam sekian jumpah sebagaimana yang dibenarkan setelah ditetapkan) untuk kos, dan Pasir Gudang, Johor; ........Sgd.........
before the time appointed for the taking of di Menara MSC Cyberport, Aras 23, No.5, Jalan masa empat belas (14) hari daripada tarikh penerimaaan Notis Tuntutan tersebut. juga,jika plaintif memperolehi perintah untuk penyampaian ganti, jumlah wang Neoh Chin Wah, Liquidator
the poll, and in default the instrument of Bukit Meldrum, 80300 Johor Bahru, Johor selanjutnya sebanyak RM450.00 (atau sekian jumlah sebagaimana yang dibenarkan ii) Papan Kenyataan Mahkamah c/o Insol-i Corporate Recovery PLT
proxy shall not be treated as valid. pada 1/12/2021 jam 9.00 pagi di hadapan 15. Walaupun tuntutan dan permintaan telah dibuat terhadap Defendan, Defendan masih gagal, setelah ditetapkan). Sekiranya amaun yang dituntut dan kos dibayar kepada plaintif Sesyen, Johor Bahru dan 3rd Floor
Timbalan/Penolong Kanan Pendaftar di mana enggan dan/atau ingkar membayar jumlah sebahagian atau keseluruhan jumlah yang tertunggak atau peguamnya dalam tempoh 8 hari selepas penyampaian writ ini (termasuklah Acctax Corporate Centre
kamu dikehendaki hadir pada hari tersebut tersebut. hari penyampaian), prosiding seterusnya akan ditangguhkan, bermautautin di luar iii) dengan cara pengiklanan satu (1) No. 2, Jalan Bawasah
jika kamu berhasrat membantah dan/atau wilayah terjadual,sebagaimana yang ditakrifkan dalam Akta Kawalan Pertukaran Wang hari di dalam satu keluaran akhbar 10050 Georgetown
membela tindakan ini. 16. Kelakuan pihak Defendan telah menyebabkan pihak Plaintif mengalami kerugian dan kerosakan. 1953, atau bertindak mengikut perintah atau bagi pihak seseorang yang bermautautin tempatan. Penang
Bertarikh pada 23 November 2021 sedemikian, prosiding akan hanya ditangguhkan sekiranya amaun yang dituntut dan
17. Kelakuan pihak Defendan juga menyebabkan pihak Plaintif mengalami tekanan emosi dan mental kos dibayar ke dalam mahkamah dalam masa yang tersebut itu dan notis pembayaran 2. Penyampaian Dokumen-dokumen
t.t. akibat daripada kerisauan terhadap status dan keadaaan kenderaan tersebut. tersebut diberi kepada plaintif atau peguamnya. tersebut kepada Defendan, Suhaimi
………………………… Bin Abdullah secara penyampaian
Penolong Kanan Pendaftar 18. Pihak Plaintif juga amat bimbang kenderaan tersebut akan disalahgunakan oleh pihak Defendan Pengindorsan tentang peguamcara dan alamat ganti seperti di atas disifatkan
dan kemudiannya beliau yang perlu menanggung atas kesalahan pihak Defendan khususnya sempurna dan cukup selepas
Mahkahmah Majistret tindakan undang-undang. empat belas (14) hari dari tarikh
Johor Bahru penampalan atau pengiklanan yang
19. Oleh yang demikian, pihak Plaintif menuntut terhadap Defendan: - terakhir; dan
NOTIS PENYAMPAIAN GANTI ini difailkan oleh
Tetuan CHNG, YIN & CO. Peguambela dan a) Wang terhutang sejumlah RM 317,139-19; Writ ini dikeluarkan oleh Tetuan Choong Meng Sze & Lai, yang beralamat di No. 12,
Peguamcara yang beralamat di No. 63A, Jalan Pesara Ipoh 1, Taman Ipoh, 31400 Ipoh, Perak Darul Ridzuan, peguamcara bagi Plaintif
Dedap 6, Taman Johor Jaya, 81100 Johor b) Faedah atas jumlah RM 317,139-19 pada kadar 5 % setahun daripada tarikh writ saman sehingga yang dinamakan di atas yang mempunyai alamat di di No. 51A, Jalan Jelapang 5, Pusat 3. Kos permohonan ini menjadi kos
Bahru, Johor, Peguamcara bagi Pempetisyen. tarikh penghakiman; Komersial Jelapang, 30200 Ipoh, Perak. dalam kausa.
[Ruj Kami: CYCO/M/9519/01-2021]
c) Faedah ke atas jumlah RM 317,139-19 pada kadar 5% setahun daripada tarikh penghakiman Pengindorsan tentang penyampaian Bertarikh 1 November 2021.
sehingga tarikh penyelesaian sepenuhnya;

d) Ganti rugi am dan ganti rugi khas; Writ ini telah disampaikan oleh dengan cara penyampaian kediri/ t.t.
…………………………
e) Ganti rugi untuk tekanan emosi dan mental; dengan kepada Defendan yang saya kenali/atau yang telah ditunjukkan Penolong Kanan Pendaftar
kepada saya oleh yang telah mengaku kepada saya bahawa dia ialah di pada
f) Kos tindakan ini termasuk kos antara peguamcara dan anakguam sejumlah RM 20,000-00; haribulan ,2021. Mahkamah Rendah
Johor Bahru
g) Kos;dan ……………………………
Penghantar Saman
h) Relif-relif lain yang dibenarkan atau dianggap sesuai oleh Mahkamah. PERINTAH ini difailkan oleh Tetuan
Choong Meng Sze & Lai Peguambela
Bertarikh pada 21 haribulan September, 2021. Diendorskan pada haribulan,2021. & Peguamcara bagi pihak Plaintif
dari No. 12 Pesara Ipoh 1 Taman Ipoh
…………… t.t.…………… Writ difailkan oleh Tetuan Choong Meng Sze & Lai Peguambela & Peguamcara dari No. ,31400 Ipoh, Perak Darul Ridzuan.
Peguam bagi Plaintif 12 Pesara Ipoh 1 Taman Ipoh ,31400 Ipoh, Perak Darul Ridzuan. (No. Fail: CMS/KEN/L-1120/2021)
Tel:05-548 1128 Faks: 05-548 4128 (Ruj: CMS/KEN/L-1120/2021) email:[email protected]
Penyata Tuntutan difailkan oleh Tetuan Choong Meng Sze & Lai Peguambela & Peguamcara dari No. e-mel:[email protected] Tel:05-548 1128 Fax: 05-548 4128
12 Pesara Ipoh 1 Taman Ipoh ,31400 Ipoh, Perak Darul Ridzuan.
Tel:05-548 1128 Faks: 05-548 4128 (Ruj: CMS/KEN/L-1120/2021) e-mel:[email protected]

2 The SunMegazine Friday, 26 November, 2021

14 theSUN ON FRIDAY | NOVEMBER 26, 2021

SPORTS

MAX Verstappen has been told that his Max on edge prove costly in his bid to do so, as it might mean
consistent run-ins with the stewards they are less lenient for any key decisions that
might be what costs him the right to Verstappen fired title battle warning could arise in the final two races.
be called a world champion as the title as his behaviour is ‘on the limit’
race goes down to the wire. “He just poked the organisation in the eye,” the
won the race and did the same a First there was the touching of Hamilton’s rear current boss of the Dutch Grand Prix told the NOS
Just eight points separate the Dutchman from week later in Qatar to bring wing in Brazil which saw him slapped with a fine, F1 podcast.
Lewis Hamilton, whose dominant form in his two himself right back into it. before he was warned on the Sunday for weaving
most recent outings have propelled him right back During that time, on the track in his unsuccessful attempts to fend “Of course, that’s all very well but it’s on the
into contention for an eighth world title. Verstappen has been limit. Because what if a situation arises in the last
in front of the off his rival’s charge. Grand Prix where they are in doubt about whether
After Sprint Qualifying in Brazil, less than a stewards Perhaps the biggest talking to give a penalty or not?
fortnight ago, Verstappen had scored two more for point of their on-track battle
points to finish second and start the following several that day went unpunished, “Or if they have to choose between a five or
day’s race from there. reasons. as the Red Bull man ten-second penalty? What do you think it will be?”
seemed to force his rival
Hamilton, meanwhile, had Max Verstappen (left) well off the track on one Despite those words of warning, Lammers still
produced a stunning drive to go and Lewis Hamilton. corner, but race officials believes his countryman can get over the line and
from last to fifth, but another decided against getting focus on his own performances rather than worry
five-place penalty for an involved in that one. about the frightening pace Hamilton has shown
engine change meant he A week later, he was in the last two weeks.
would be starting in 10th. given a grid penalty in
Qatar for failing to “Max is not someone who drives in reaction to
In theory, with adhere to double yellow his opponents, or whatever,” Lammers continued.
Verstappen’s advantage on flags that were being
the grid, momentum from waved during his final lap “He is someone who is very focused though,
winning the previous two in qualifying. he is very concerned with what he is doing
races and 21-point lead in Verstappen’s compatriot himself. He’s a bit indifferent towards everything
the standings, it seemed and former racer Jan around him. He is very much into his own story.”
inevitable he would make it Lammers is worried that – Express Newspapers
three in a row and put one his repeated run-ins
hand on the trophy. with stewards Sri Lanka thrash
might Windies
In practice, an angered
and visibly determined LASITH EMBULDENIYA took five wickets
Hamilton flew in the final innings as hosts Sri Lanka
through the thrashed the West Indies by 187 runs in
field, the first Test in Galle yesterday to go 1-0
up in the two-match series.
322 Notices Djokovic won’t risk missing
Australian Open, says Tiley Chasing a hefty target of 348, West
IN THE MATTER OF Indies were bowled out for 160 before tea
THE COMPANIES ACT, 2016 NINE-TIME Australian Open private and he believes people “We take a lot of credit for that on the final day, with Nkrumah Bonner the
champion Novak Djokovic won’t should have the right to choose.” because we put a vaccination lone warrior with an unbeaten 68 on a
AND want to risk missing out on winning requirement on it (coming to turning wicket at the Galle International
IN THE MATTER OF DU LIAN a record 21st Grand Slam title, But Tiley added: “Novak has won Australia),” he said. Stadium.
MANUFACTURING SDN. BHD. tournament chief Craig Tiley nine Australian Opens and I’m sure
201601035631 (1206572-A) predicted yesterday as a bumper he wants to get to 10. His comments came as the Bonner was one of only three West
(Members’ Voluntary Winding-Up) series of lead-up events was season-opening schedule was Indies batsmen to make it into double
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the announced. “He’s on 20 Grand Slam titles as is released after repeated delays as figures along with Joshua Da Silva, who
Creditors of the abovenamed Company Rafa Nadal, who is coming, and organisers worked out what could be made 54, and Rahkeem Cornwall who
which is being voluntarily wound-up, All players heading to Australia Roger Federer, so one of them is played where as Australia gradually managed 13.
are required on or before the 26th for the opening major of the year in going to surpass the other. relaxes state and international
day of December 2021 to send in their January must be vaccinated against borders after long Covid lockdowns. Sri Lanka secured a 156-run first-
names and addresses with particulars Covid, casting doubt on whether the “I don’t think Novak will want to innings lead thanks to a masterful 147 by
of their debts and claims, and of any Serbian world number one will play. leave that feat to someone else. “It is not news to anyone that the Dimuth Karunaratne and four wickets by
security held by them, and the names pandemic, closed borders and Praveen Jayawickrama helping to scuttle
and addresses of their Solicitors (if Djokovic, who is gunning for a “One thing is for sure, if he is varying rates of vaccination created the visitors for 230.
any) to the undersigned Liquidator at record-breaking 21st Slam crown, playing here in January, then he is a massive challenge for us and led to
Suite D23, 2nd Floor, Plaza Pekeliling, has refused to reveal if he has been vaccinated.” the changes specifically for the With rain washing out some play and
No. 2 Jalan Tun Razak, 50400 Kuala inoculated. summer,” said Tiley. storm clouds threatening, Karunaratne
Lumpur and if so required by notice in Djokovic said at the weekend that starred again in Sri Lanka’s second innings
writing from the said Liquidator, are by “He has not shared his status with “we’ll have to wait and see” when “It’s why we waited as long as with 83, aided by Angelo Mathews who
their Solicitors or personally required anyone,” Tiley told sports radio asked whether he will be at possible to secure optimal made 69, to set the West Indies a
to write in and prove their said debts station SEN. Melbourne Park to defend his title. conditions for the players and fans in mountainous task to win.
and claims at such time and place as as many locations as we could.” –
shall be specified in such notice, or in “He believes that what you say Currently around 85% of players AFP Solid Shreyas
default thereof they will be excluded around your medical position is have got the jab and Tiley said he keeps Kiwis at bay
from the benefit of any distribution expected that to reach between 95
made before such debts and claims and 100% by January. SHREYAS SHREYAS’S unbeaten 75 on
are proved. debut steadied India after an afternoon
Kuala Lumpur Devils to name interim boss before Chelsea clash wobble to end the opening day of the
Dated this 26th day of November 2021 first Test looking comfortable at 258-4.
Yap Siew Cheng MANCHESTER UNITED are knockout stages of the Champions as has former Lyon boss Garcia.
Liquidator reportedly hopeful of having an League. Garcia left the French side at the Shreyas shared an unfinished 113-run
Note: This notice is purely formal. interim boss in place by the time partnership with all-rounder Ravindra
they travel to Chelsea on Monday According to Stretty News, end of last season after his contract Jadeja who made a busy 50 off 100 balls,
All known creditors have been (12.30am Malaysian time) and have Carrick is now under consideration came to an end. in the heavily polluted industrial city of
or will be paid in full. apparently narrowed their search to land the job until May, while Kanpur.
down to three candidates. Lucien Favre and Rudi Garcia are During his time at the
IN THE MATTER OF also in the running. Groupama Stadium, the 57-year- Shreyas, the last specialist batsman in
THE COMPANIES ACT, 2016 The Red Devils are on the old remarkably defied the odds to the order before bowling all-rounders
lookout for a new manager to take Favre is currently out of work lead the team to the semifinals of and the wicketkeeper, hit 7 fours and
AND the helm until the end of the after being sacked by Borussia the 2019/20 Champions League. two sixes in his 136-ball innings. His
IN THE MATTER OF DU LIAN season after sacking Ole Gunnar Dortmund a year ago. partner at the other end, Jadeja, hit six
MANUFACTURING SDN. BHD. Solskjaer on Sunday morning. Lyon were ultimately defeated fours.
201601035631 (1206572-A) The 64-year-old led the German by Bayern Munich, who went on to
Former midfielder Michael giants to a second-place lift the trophy after they beat Paris Shreyas came in after Cheteshwar
(In Members’ Carrick has taken temporary charge Bundesliga finish in his only full Saint-Germain in the final. Pujara’s dismissal for 26 off 88 balls to
Voluntary Winding-Up) of the team and oversaw his first season in charge of the club and Tim Southee left India at 106-3.
At an Extraordinary General match on Tuesday night. previously won the Swiss title twice Garcia previously led Lille to the
Meeting of the members of DU LIAN in the mid-noughties with FC Ligue 1 title and the French Cup as India’s stand-in captain Ajinkya
MANUFACTURING SDN. BHD. duly Carrick led his side to a 2-0 Zurich. they won the double in 2011. He Rahane built a 39-run partnership with
convened and held at Suite D23, 2nd victory over Villarreal in Spain as has also managed the likes of Shreyas before becoming Kyle
Floor, Plaza Pekeliling, No. 2 Jalan United booked their place in the Favre has already been Roma, Marseille and Saint-Etienne. Jamieson’s third scalp to leave India at
Tun Razak, 50400 Kuala Lumpur on interviewed by Old Trafford chiefs, – Express Newspapers 154-4 at tea.
the 18th day of November 2021 the
following special resolutions were Jamieson had earlier removed India’s
duly passed:- new opening pair of Mayank Agarwal
That the Company be wound up and Shubman Gill in his 15.2 overs spell
voluntarily and that Yap Siew Cheng of giving away only 47 runs and taking
Suite D23, 2nd Floor, Plaza Pekeliling, three wickets.
No. 2 Jalan Tun Razak, 50400 Kuala
Lumpur be and is hereby appointed “(I) hardly played the last couple of
Liquidator of the Company. months. Was nice to find some rhythm.
That the said Liquidator be authorised Probably too good at times, hence the
to distribute either in cash, specie or overstepping,“ Jamieson said.
in kind amongst the contributors of
the Company in accordance with their “Hopefully the new ball swings a bit
respective rights and interests therein. in the morning and we can take a few
That the Liquidator be indemnified wickets. India is probably a fraction
by the Company against all costs, ahead, but we did well to have them
charges, losses, expenses and four down.” – AFP
liabilities incurred in or sustained by
her in the execution and discharge of
her duties as Liquidator and in relation
thereto.
TAN CHOOI PEOW
Director

FOLLOW ON TWITTER SCAN 15theSUN ON FRIDAY | NOVEMBER 26, 2021
ME * SPORTS
@thesundaily

RESULTS & STANDINGS

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Group A
Club Brugge 0 RB Leipzig 5 (Nkunku 12, 90+3
Forsberg 17-pen, 45+1, Silva 26), Manchester City
2 (Sterling 63, Jesus 76) Paris Saint-Germain 1
(Mbappe 50).

P W D L F A Pts
Manchester City 5 4 0 1 17 8 12
Paris SG 5221 9 7 8
RB Leipzig 5 1 1 3 13 13 4
Club Brugge 5 1 1 3 5 16 4
Sheriff defender
Gustavo Group B
Dulanto and Atletico Madrid 0 AC Milan 1 (Messias 87),
Real Madrid Liverpool 2 (Thiago 52, Salah 70) FC Porto 0.
goalkeeper
Thibaut Liverpool P W D L F A Pts
Courtois in 5 5 0 0 15 5 15
action during FC Porto 5122 3 8 5
yesterday’s AC Milan 5113 5 7 4
Champions Atletico Madrid 5 1 1 3 4 7 4
League match
at Sheriff GROUP C
Stadium in Besiktas 1 (Ghezzal 22-pen) Ajax 2 (Haller 54, 69),
Tiraspol. – Sporting Lisbon 3 (Goncalves 30, 39, Porro 81)
AFPPIX Borussia Dortmund 1 (Malen 90+3).

Benz shoots down Sheriff Ajax PWD L F A Pts
Sporting Lisbon 5 5 0 0 16 3 15
Bo Dortmund 5 3 0 2 12 89
Besiktas 5203 5 11 6
5005 3 14 0

Striker scores as Real Madrid beat Tiraspol to reach last 16 GROUP D
Inter Milan 2 (Dzeko 61, 67) Shakhtar Donetsk
0, Sheriff Tiraspol 0 Real Madrid 3 (Alaba 30,
Kroos 45+1, Benzema 55).

KARIM BENZEMA scored just hours Real Madrid P WD L FA Pts
after being found guilty by a French strong physically. It’s important for us to finish time, though, as a fantastic move was ended 54 01 12 3 12
court in a blackmail case as Real top and we’ll be looking to end our group by Toni Kroos’ first-time shot which flew in off Inter Milan 5 3 11 83 10
Madrid saw off Sheriff Tiraspol 3-0 campaign the way we’ve begun it.” the crossbar and was awarded by goalline FC Sheriff 52 03 6 10 6
technology. Shakhtar Donetsk 5 0 1 4 1
The defeat ends Sheriff’s hopes of Qualified/Eliminated 1 11
yesterday to reach the Champions League progressing, but a memorable debut Benzema got his goal in the 55th minute,
knockout stage. Champions League campaign has already finding space on the edge of the box and
The France striker notched his team’s third secured third place and a spot in the Europa drilling the ball into the bottom corner to ENGLISH CHAMPIONSHIP
goal of a confident display in Transnistria, as League knockout phase. score for the 15th time this season. Barnsley 0 Swansea 2, Blackburn 4 Peterbor-
Real exacted revenge for their shock 2-1 loss Madrid were dominant but struggled to It was also the 76th goal of the striker’s ough 0, Bristol City 1 Stoke 0, Cardiff 0 Hull 1,
to Sheriff in Madrid earlier this season. find a way through, with Rodrygo shooting Champions League career. Fulham 0 Derby 0, Millwall 1 Bournemouth 1,
The victory sends the Spanish giants back tamely at home goalkeeper Giorgos “We have not talked about it (the court QPR 1 Huddersfield 0.

to the top of Group D, two points clear of Athanasiadis in the 18th minute. verdict), he is calm, it is a subject concerning
second-placed Inter Milan, who also qualified But the away side did forge ahead on the him that we have been talking about for a long
for the last 16 after beating Shakhtar Donetsk half-hour mark through David Alaba. time,” Ancelotti said. BRIEFS
2-0. The Austrian defender’s free-kick was There was a worry for Real as Alaba DZEKO DOWNS SHAKHTAR
Madrid now only need to avoid defeat in deflected by the Sheriff wall and past the hobbled off in the 65th minute to be replaced
their final group game against Inter at the helpless Athanasiadis. by Nacho, but Ancelotti said it was not a Edin Dzeko scored twice in six second-half
Santiago Bernabeu to finish first in the group. The hosts were struggling to get out of their serious injury. minutes to earn Inter Milan a 2-0 win over
“We continue along the right path. I like own half and Dani Carvajal almost added a “We took Alaba off because he twisted his Shakhtar Donetsk at San Siro yesterday that
the way we’re playing,” said Real coach Carlo second for Real when he volleyed narrowly ankle slightly, but I really don’t think it’s a bad sealed the Italians’ first Champions League
Ancelotti, whose side beat Inter 1-0 in their over the crossbar. problem,” added the Italian. “We are pretty knockout stage appearance in a decade. The
first group game in September. The 13-time European champions did confident that he’ll be ready for the upcoming Bosnian swept home after 61 minutes to give
“The squad is in good shape, everyone is double their advantage in first-half stoppage games.” – AFP Inter a deserved lead after they had been left
frustrated by two disallowed goals and a string
Milan stuns Atletico to throws race wide open of missed opportunities. Dzeko did not need
long to double his tally, heading in an inviting
ATLETICO Madrid’s chances of reaching the with qualification even to the Europa League “It was a hard game, a lot of work, with a lot Ivan Perisic cross to mark his 50th goal in
Champions League last 16 were dealt a now far from certain. of effort on the part of both teams to take European club competitions. “The ball did not
hammer blow yesterday after a 1-0 defeat by advantage of the small details,” Simeone told want to go in in the first half but also the second
AC Milan left them needing to win at Porto in Asked if this is one of the most challenging Spanish sports daily Marca. half seemed cursed with the goals disallowed,“
their final game in Group B. moments of his tenure at Atletico, Simeone Dzeko said. “Finally we made it. During the
said: “We have always had challenges. I am “They took the one (chance) they got and interval the coach told us to continue as in the
A scrappy contest at the Wanda optimistic and I will never change. we didn’t... The game eluded us.” first half because the team was very good.”
Metropolitano looked set to end goalless until
Milan substitute Junior Messias headed home “The team will compete very well for sure The Argentine didn’t read too much into AJAX SECURE TOP SPOT
a dramatic winner in the 87th minute to leave in the last game. The Champions League is Milan’s dominance.
Atletico staring down the barrel of an early unforgiving, those that get through will Sebastien Haller came off the bench to score
exit. deserve it.” “From the result, everything can be seen as twice as Ajax battled back to beat Besiktas 2-1 in
a positive or a negative,” he said. “You need to Turkey yesterday and wrap up top spot in their
Messias’ goal not only means Atleti will All but two of Atleti’s previous 11 see the game better, neither they nor us were Champions League group. The Dutch champions
need a victory instead of a draw in Porto on Champions League group appearances have comfortable, there were few chances, it was a were dealt an early blow as fullback Noussair
Dec. 7 but it also brings Milan back to life, as seen them reach the last 16 while Milan are tight game that was decided by a single detail. Mazraoui handled from a corner and a penalty
they sit just a point behind Porto ahead of participating at this stage for the first time was awarded following a VAR review. Algeria
their closing match against Liverpool at the since 2014. “These are the moments the Champions midfielder Rachid Ghezzal smashed the spot-kick
San Siro. League doesn’t forgive you. It only lets you into the top corner to give Besiktas a 22nd-
But Milan deserved their late winner, after pass through if you deserve it. We’re going to minute lead. Ajax boss Erik ten Hag sent on Haller
Atletico Madrid are level on points with showing far more ambition in a game that try to prove we do (against Porto) and make it at half-time. The Ivory Coast forward made an
Milan but beneath them on goal difference, Atleti contributed very little to in any creative to the next round.” – AFP/Agencies impact just nine minutes later and completed
sense. the turnaround midway through the second half.

Speedy Goncalves fires Sporting into last 16 as Dortmund exit

PEDRO Goncalves netted twice as The away defeat means third- competitions next year. Now we’ve uncompromising and clinical than minutes left after tempers flared.
Sporting Lisbon beat 10-man placed Dortmund are heading to been knocked out of the Champions we were.” Dortmund’s Dutch striker
Borussia Dortmund 3-1 yesterday the knockout stages of the Europa League. That’s a massive blow.
to reach the Champions League’s League. Sporting winger Goncalves, who Donyell Malen gave the visitors brief
last 16 and end the Germans’ hopes “It’s simple to say but if we also scored twice in the 4-0 hope with a consolation goal in
of advancing to the knockout “They were more consistent and couldn’t be more uncompromising thrashing of Besiktas, could have stoppage time.
stages. uncompromising in the decisive and couldn’t play with more finished with a hattrick but his late
situations,” said Dortmund coach conviction then the defeat was penalty was saved only for Pedro It was a bitter night for the
Sporting got the two-goal Marco Rose. deserved. Porro to head in the rebound. Germans, who have lost three
winning margin they needed to consecutive Champions League
reach the last 16 for the first time “We conceded goals too easily “We gave so little away, but at the Porro had the last laugh having games for the first time.
since the 2008-2009 season behind and made too many mistakes. It’s a same time it’s too easy for been kicked by Dortmund’s second-
Group C winners Ajax. horrible defeat. opponents to score against us. half replacement Emre Can, who “We are out, that’s the bitter
Tonight our opponents were more was sent off for the foul with 16 truth,” moaned Dortmund captain
“Our aim was to be in all three Marco Reus. – AFP/Agencies

TELLinGtheSuiTaSiTniSSPORTS I am optimistic, always, and I QU OTE OF THE DAY
will never change. The team
will compete very well for
sure in the last game. The Champions
League is unforgiving, those that get
through will deserve it.”

FRIDAY • NOVEMBER 26, 2021 Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone

Klopp hails Thiago ‘thunderball’ in Liverpool win over Porto

LIVERPOOL manager Jurgen Klopp hailed timing, a great goal. that is why the line-up made real sense. “We will know at the end of the season –
Thiago Alcantara’s “thunderball” goal which “We needed some luck in moments; they “It worked out really well because no one but we are in a good moment and we should
set them on their way to a 2-0 victory over (Porto) came through and had big chances got injured, so everything is good.” try everything to keep that going.”
Porto and a fifth successive Champions counter-attacking which were tricky to defend Liverpool have made a mockery of their so- Porto coach Sergio Conceicao was left to
League win. but didn’t score and we scored twice and called “Group of Death” with their 15-point rue a number of missed chances.
The Spain international broke the deadlock controlled the game in the second half much haul a club record for the group stage but “I think it was an unfortunate game for us
with a delicious low, first-time, 25-yard half- better.” Klopp said now was not the time to assess just for what we prepared the players for,” he said.
volley which was subsequently added to by Despite there being nothing riding on the how well they were playing. “We created more than enough
Mohamed Salah’s sixth European goal of the game for Liverpool, who had already qualified “We could have lost this game tonight, we opportunities to be winning in the first half;
season. for the last 16, Klopp named a stronger-than- gave chances away when they could have we had three or four with which we should
It was only the second time Thiago has expected side with just four changes from scored so we should not make too much of it have been more efficient.”
found the net during a disrupted 14 months Saturday’s win over Arsenal. as we were lucky in moments,” he said. Milan’s 1-0 win at Atletico Madrid limited
since arriving in a £20 million (RM116m move However, the night worked out perfectly as “We had moments when we were not cool the damage to Porto’s hopes of reaching the
from Bayern Munich but it was a strike worthy in addition to maintaining their 100% record to play against; I didn’t expect that tonight last 16, and a win at home to Atletico on Dec.
of the wait. in the group stage he was able to manage his because we changed decisive things to be 7 will see them progress as runners-up.
“We had bigger chances in the game but squad. honest. “The individual quality of Liverpool players
we scored with that situation,” he said of the “We had a lot of things to think about: who “We didn’t expect the boys to be a pressing and our lack of offensive effectiveness made
midfielder’s 52nd-minute opener. came back from injury, who played a lot of machine immediately but to grow into the the difference. We were not efficient enough
“Whoever sees Thiago in training knows he games, who needs resting,” he added. game and that’s what happened. tonight,” Conceicao said.
has the technique to do it but even with this “For this game no one felt like they needed “A lot of good things happened tonight but “But I always said that the group would be
technique it doesn’t happen constantly that a rest, it is just the amount of games coming I’m not sure we should make the mistake of decided in the final game, and we can still get to
he can fire such a thunderball. It was good up so we need them all in kind of a rhythm so saying we are this or that again. the round of 16.” – The Independent/Agencies
All for one, one for all
City show power of collective with Champions League win over star-studded PSG

AMID all the geopolitical dimensions of for Pep Guardiola’s superbly integrated team. greatest ever. serenity.
this game in Manchester, and the great None could match Bernardo Silva in this The match consequently took on that It can look absurd, but perhaps offers a
stars on show, it may go some way to
setting up one of football’s little quirks. match, whose touch of class – there’s no other predictable complexity. There were long logical explanation as to why players like Ander
What price Mauricio Pochettino’s Paris phrase – won the game. periods when the City machine worked into Herrera and Idrissa Gueye are suffering muscle
Saint-Germain meeting an interim’s gear, and looked to work the amassed PSG injuries after just an hour.
Manchester United in the Champions League PSG remain a star vehicle more than a squad defence all over the
last 16? or a team that Pochettino is attempting to work pitch. They and the rest of PSG’s “other seven”
That is at least the prospect that the around. City are a collective system. have to do an awful lot of running to
Argentine’s latest trip to the city sets up, That led to a flurry of compensate for the lack of it up front.
after a result that is almost certain Pochettino’s team are a collection of chances, especially in
to leave the French side second individuals, albeit three of the finest the opening stages. The reward for indulging that trio is that,
Rodri had a header when you finally get the ball to them, they can
individuals to have played the modern cleared off the line. take your breath away and take the game to
game, one of them maybe the Riyad Mahrez had a shot you. This is their power, in so many senses.
deflected over the bar.
in the group. Mbappe put the ball through Ederson’s legs
Manchester City Ilkay Gudogan with the type of finish that has become so
meanwhile again look hit the post. familiar. Messi had been the architect, moving
like potential champions, Against onto Neymar’s dummy before working his way
after a commanding 2-1 that kind of into the box to play a ball that fell to Mbappe.
victory. chaos,
The individuals of around 30 The manner of it spoke to another
Leo Messi, Kylian yards up the difference between the sides. While PSG are all
Mbappe and Neymar pitch, PSG’s surging runs and flashes of individual
this time stars were
didn’t mostly inspiration, City are all coordinated moves.
have ambling Their two goals duly came from the sort
enough around in a
curious of move that looked so rehearsed, a result
of so much preparation.
Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus Asked if the victory over such a star-
(right) celebrates with teammates studded side sent out a statement,
Bernardo Silva (left) and Joao Cancelo Guardiola said: “Of course. PSG –
after scoring his team’s second goal what a team, what players, what can
during yesterday’s Champions League I say?
Group A match against Paris Saint- “We tried to keep these players
Germain at the Etihad Stadium. – AFPPIX far away from our goal. When they are
close to your goal they can do anything.
“Except for five minutes after we

conceded, when they (went for the) knock
out on the counter-attack but couldn’t finish,
we made a really top performance.

“We are happy to be in the next stage.
Congratulations to everyone in the club. It’s
many years of being there.

“Now we will focus on the Premier League
and try to arrive in February in the best
condition possible to go to the quarterfinals.”

“We played really well and the way we are
performing is really good. People enjoy
watching us and we are enjoying playing.
Hopefully we can sustain this as long as
possible.”

PSG boss Pochettino denied speculation
over his future had unsettled his squad.

“The players know very well the situation –
we are living in a business in which rumours are
there, sometimes negative, sometimes positive.
That is what we say about the rumours.” – The
Independent

theSun is published and printed by Sun Media Corporation Sdn Bhd (221220-K) of Lot 6, Jalan 51/217, 46050 Petaling Jaya, Selangor. Tel: 03-7784 6688 Fax: 03-7783 7435 • Tel (Editorial): 03-7784 6688 Fax: 03-7785 2624/5 Email: [email protected] • Tel (Advertising): 03-7784 8888 Fax: 03-7784 4424 Email: [email protected]