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Help needed
oNGOs call for donations after running low in funds to feed poor

█ BY ELLY FAZANIZA RM50,000 monthly to supplement our were still rising.
[email protected] RM120,000-a-month operational “Food prices have generally
expenditure. We dip into our reserves increased by some 20%, which means
PETALING JAYA: Some NGOs for the remaining RM70,000. In this we have to make greater efforts to
involved in food distribution way, we can survive for another year,” collect food items and money to ensure
for the poor and marginalised Cheah told theSun. no one is left behind,” he added.
communities have had to dig He said Kechara supports more than While Kechara is keeping its head
into their financial reserves as 3,200 families nationwide each month. above water by dipping into its financial
donations and voluntary help have Of these, 800 families are from the reserves, it fears that its fundraising
almost dried up. Klang Valley alone. efforts will see donations drop by 40%.
The NGO collects and distributes Cheah hopes the public will
Their situation has been made food supplies for the poor and participate in its food donation drive
worse by the rise in food costs to marginalised communities that are which starts this Sunday, in line with
all-time highs three months ago. struggling to meet their basic food World Food Day.
requirements. He said donors can drop off dry food
According to data published by “We believe there is a strong need to items at its food banks located in Kuala
tradingeconomics.com, food prices in address concerns of food insecurity Lumpur, George Town, Ipoh, Malacca
Malaysia rose by 7.2% year-on-year in among those categorised as being and Johor Baru.
July. This is the steepest increase on hardcore poor. The public can also purchase and
record, following a 6.9% increase the “About 625,0000 Malaysians slipped drop off food donations at its partner
month before. into the B40 group as a result of the supermarkets, which include Lotus
pandemic, and now with the increasing stores in Tanjung Pinang, Station 18,
Although it has been an uphill task prices of goods, their dependency on Kepong, Malacca and Seri Alam, and
to keep going, the operators are our food bank has become greater,” AEON Mall in Shah Alam.
soldiering on as best they can. he said. Exact locations are available
Cheah noted the price of cooking oil on Kechara’s website at
Kechara Soup Kitchen Society in 5kg bottles, which rose 300% three www.kecharasoupkitchen.com, or call
operations director Justin Cheah said months ago from RM15 to RM45, has its mobile line at 010-3333 260.
the fear of further food price rises and now reduced a little to between Alternatively, the public can
manpower shortage has intensified RM31 and RM33 per bottle. donate directly to Kechara’s
since it started to draw on its financial He said while the price Turn to Maybank account number
reserves to cope with its plight. 5122-3133-4874. All donations of
reduction was good, it did not — food items will be collected on
“The economic situation is affecting help much since the prices of
our fundraising efforts to ensure the page 3
B40 community receive the nutrients
they need. other food items and raw materials Sunday, said Cheah.

“In order not to burden the public
too much, we just need to raise

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BN manifesto ‘Economic reforms require
to focus on time, right ecosystem’
stability and
prosperity

KUALA LUMPUR: The Barisan Nasional KUALA LUMPUR: Economic o Structural issues take decades to form and formulated, with the aim of
(BN) supreme council has agreed that reforms normally require a period therefore measures cannot be carried out rebuilding the country’s fiscal
the main theme of its manifesto for the longer than a year since a proper successfully in just a year: Ministry resilience to weather future
15th general election (GE15) will be ecosystem must be established first challenges, Bernama reported.
“Stability and Prosperity”. to support the measures, said the On the proposed establishment
BN secretary-general Datuk Seri Dr Finance Ministry. of an investment fund of more than
Zambry Abd Kadir said an agreement on RM1 billion to attract more high
the matter was reached at a meeting held “Structural issues take decades value-added investments that can
at Menara Dato Onn on Tuesday. to form in the economy. Therefore, government, through Bursa development efforts have been create professional job
“BN is committed to ensuring the reform efforts will also require time Malaysia, has kickstarted efforts to planned for the benefit of all opportunities with higher salaries,
welfare of the people is strengthened and cannot be done successfully set up a Voluntary Carbon Market. stakeholders, including the people, the ministry said the effort would be
and the country’s sovereignty is within just a year,” it said in a Various measures have been started businesses and the socioeconomic matched with human capital
protected by offering policies that are statement yesterday. to encourage use of clean energy.” sector. development measures that would
pro-people in driving sustainable and contribute to medium-to long-term
comprehensive socioeconomic The ministry said various reform The ministry refuted claims by “The most important example of economic reforms.
development,” he said in a statement. efforts had been started since 2020 certain quarters that Budget 2023 is reform is the drafting of the It said the fund would help
Zambry added discussions on seat such as broadening the scope and an election budget. proposed Fiscal Responsibility Act electrical and electronics (E&E)
distribution among component parties benefits of social security, especially (FRA) to enhance transparency and industries, the development of
and friends of BN will be finalised. for those who are self-employed or It added that unlike an election accountability in fiscal radio frequency technology and
“The supreme council agrees with in the informal sector. budget that emphasises short-term management. Bluetooth-based applications for
efforts to showcase new candidates with measures, Budget 2023 is a the automotive industry, attract
the criteria of ‘WALI’, or winnable, Other reforms include the responsible and reformist budget “This includes considering the E&E sector investors to Malaysia
acceptable and likeable. It also decided adoption of environmental, social that stresses the need for building feasibility of a statutory single debt and the development of the medical
to field 30% women candidates.” and governance practices through resilience to weather medium-and limit as a new debt regulation and device industry.
He said the meeting also instructed government-linked investment long-term challenges despite the the broadening of the country’s “Other technology-based
that all party machinery should be ready companies, and the establishment fiscal deficit arising from the revenue base.” industries that will receive
for GE15 at both the parliamentary and of dedicated funds by the financial increase in expenditure to handle allocations are chemicals and
state levels. sector to support efforts by small the impact of the pandemic that The ministry said various petrochemicals, aerospace and
“The supreme council instructed the and medium enterprises to began two years ago. engagement sessions had been nanotechnology.”
chairman of the divisional coordinating transition to low-carbon or held since the effort was announced
sustainable practices. The ministry said various long- in Budgets 2021 and 2022 to ensure
term reform and sustainable that a comprehensive FRA is
“For example, this year the

committee to carry out work Sabah Bersatu
coordination meetings in preparation candidates to
for GE15.” contest under
He expressed gratitude to the Yang di- GRS logo
Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah
Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah for
consenting to dissolve Parliament in
accordance with His Majesty’s authority
under Articles (2)(b) and 55(2) of the
Federal Constitution. – Bernama

PKR to finalise KOTA KINABALU: Bersatu
candidate list candidates in Sabah will use the
by Oct 19 Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS)
logo for the 15th general election
KUALA LUMPUR: The PKR candidate VOLUNTEER SPIRIT ... Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin (front row, centre) after presenting (GE15), said Bersatu president
list for the 15th general election appointment letters to Rela members at the ministry’s auditorium in Kuala Lumpur yesterday. – BERNAMAPIX Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.
(GE15) will be finalised by Oct 19 at
the latest, said its deputy president Pensioners to receive aid in January, March He said although they will be
Rafizi Ramli. using the GRS logo, their victory
KUALA LUMPUR: Pensioners January 2023. clarification had to be provided will be counted as a win for
He said as of 10am yesterday, a will receive cash aid of RM350 “The Aidilfitri aid of RM300 on some matters. Bersatu because it is a part of
total of 1,673 people had registered at although the matter was not will be paid to one million Perikatan Nasional (PN).
www.calonkeadilan.org offering mentioned during the tabling of pensioners in March 2023.” The ministry added that this is
themselves as potential GE15 the 2023 Budget on Friday. It said although the budget is because there was a time “That is the understanding
candidates for the party. still subject to the approval of constraint for the finance that was agreed upon, no issues
The Finance Ministry said in a Parliament that will reconvene minister to explain the details of or problems. The situation in
Rafizi, who is also PKR election statement yesterday that the after the 15th general election, the more than 200 initiatives during Sabah is extraordinary for the
director, said the candidates would be payment of the RM350 financial ministry believes that the tabling of the budget. formation of the government
evaluated on five aspects – their assistance would be made in – Bernama due to the mutual
seniority in the party (30%), the understanding among the
strength of their machinery (20%), parties although it is not the
education and expertise (20%), same at the federal level. But we
contribution to the community (20%) accept the differences in Sabah.”
and social media reach (10%).
Muhyiddin said PN would
“The selection of candidates is rely solely on the wisdom of the
more democratic by involving all leaders of Sabah Bersatu, Datuk
levels within and outside the party to Seri Hajiji Noor who is Sabah
ensure that the views of as many chief minister, state leadership
parties as possible, such as voters, of Bersatu and GRS to have a
grassroots leaders and central collective understanding that
leaders, are taken into account,” he will benefit the people and
said in a statement yesterday. party.

Rafizi said candidates would be Asked about the “cold”
jointly shortlisted by a committee situation with PAS and Umno,
which is chaired by him, and the vice- Muhyiddin said PAS is a
presidents. founding member of PN and
remains an important partner,
He added that the list would then especially for GE15.
be submitted to PKR president Datuk
Seri Anwar Ibrahim for the final “PAS had repeatedly said it
selection. – Bernama would remain as an important
partner of PN. In that sense it is
PAS to decide on dissolution of state assemblies today much clearer now and there are
no uncertainties. This will pave
KUALA TERENGGANU: The decision Samsuri Mokhtar yesterday. Kuala Lumpur today. committee meeting. the way for PN to be stronger and
on whether to dissolve the three PAS- He said the decision involving the He added that matters related to He was speaking after chairing the work more effectively to win the
led state legislative assemblies would election.”
be announced today, said party vice- Terengganu, Kelantan and Kedah state the dissolution of the three state 2022 Terengganu Administrative
president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad assemblies would be known after the assemblies were discussed on Tuesday Officers Cooperative general meeting Earlier, Muhyiddin attended a
PAS central committee meeting in and would be discussed at the central at Wisma Darul Iman. – Bernama meeting with Badan Pimpinan
Bersatu Sabah (BPBS) at the
Bersatu Sabah office in
Alamesra. Present were Bersatu
vice-president Datuk Seri Dr
Ronald Kiandee and Hajiji Noor.
– Bernama

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Slow response to Selangor Tech park among
free insurance scheme projects under
Pahang plan
█ BY MUHAMMAD YUSRY o Residents urged to register for state or death caused by an accident.
[email protected] initiative to protect themselves and loved ones “We urge the rakyat to take KUANTAN: The development of a
PETALING JAYA: With only technology park, global business
19,848 Selangor residents on Aug 30. particularly in their time of need advantage of this free protection service hub, halal hub, cattle
registered for the Insurans Hayat It is estimated that some six when faced with a calamity,” said as we never know when calamity breeding project and an Orang Asli
Selangor (Insan) scheme, the the spokesperson. may strike. Protect yourself and cultural village complex are among
state is urging more of its million Selangor residents from your loved ones,” the the “quick win” projects in the
residents to sign up to protect all walks of life, from as young as The scheme, with RM60 billion spokesperson added. Pahang Barat Plus economic region,
themselves as well as their 30 days old to the elderly of up to in cover value, is a group personal said Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Wan
family members, said a Menteri 80 years old, will benefit from free accident insurance product for Registration began on Oct 1 Rosdy Wan Ismail.
Besar Selangor Incorporated general insurance scheme that Malaysians born in Selangor or and will be accepted until
spokesperson. provides coverage for one year. those who reside in Selangor or September next year via the He said there were 46 proposed
are registered voters in the state. Wavpay eWallet mobile app, intervention programmes covering
Insan is an initiative by the “The scheme is part of which can be downloaded for free five sectors, including tourism,
Selangor government, that Selangor’s commitment towards Insan has insurance coverage on Android, iOS and Huawei agriculture, minerals and timber in
was announced by Mentri helping to cushion the hardship of up to RM10,000 in the event of platforms. the plan, which has been tabled at the
Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari currently faced by its people, injury, total permanent disability Joint Committee Meeting on Industry
The 12-month coverage period Coordination with the International
begins from the date the policy Trade and Industry Ministry on
is issued. Aug 9.

More subsidy For the tourism sector, Wan Rosdy
allocation in said the attraction in Pahang Barat
Budget 2023 included the highlands and nature as
well as the Orang Asli community,
KUALA LUMPUR: The total CREATIVE CANOPY ... A trishaw which would provide an attractive
subsidy allocated for the people rider fashions a makeshift screen out tourism package.
under Budget 2023 amounted to of a plastic sheet to keep out the rain
RM55 billion, more than the RM31 while waiting for tourists at “For the service sector, the
billion in 2022, according to the Buckingham Street in George Town intervention is to create a global
Finance Ministry. yesterday. – MASRY CHE ANI/THESUN business service hub in Genting
Highlands to attract investments by
The estimate of RM55 billion is Barely enough funds to last until December multinational companies because
based on the price of crude oil, the environment is good. It has
which is expected to go down to Similarly, Malaysian From from RM3,200 to RM3,400,” HIV/AIDS, which are covered by international tourist attractions and is
about US$90 (RM421) per barrel, Public Health and Welfare front she said. the Health Ministry. strategically located close to the
as well as other commodity prices Association president Elisha page Klang Valley,” he told the state
that are also expected to decline on Kor Krishnan said while it The association needs “But those who need help for assembly yesterday.
the expectation of a global used to serve cooked food RM90,000 a month to run its depression and other similar
slowdown next year. food distribution service, on issues have to seek private Wan Rosdy was responding to a
daily, it has since been forced to top of attending to its roughly 50 treatment as such ailments are not question from Lee Ah Wong
Subsidies for the B40 and M40 stop doing so on Tuesdays due to residents in two shelter homes in covered by the Health Ministry.” (BN-Cheka) on the government’s
groups also increased for 2023. rising costs. Kuala Lumpur. short and long-term plans for
“We used to serve three meals a Apart from increased food and She said to meet the challenges, development in the Pahang Barat
“Allocations for social aid and day but now only provide lunch rental costs, Elisha said there are the association was forced to dip Plus economic region.
subsidies (have been) increased and dinner. also medical costs, especially into its RM87,000 reserves, and now
two-fold, from 5.2% to 11.3% of “We need to prepare 300 cooked those involving mental health. has barely enough to last until He added that implementation of
operating expenditure. meals a day for distribution. Each “When residents are homeless December. the plan in Lipis included cattle
meal costs RM9 now, compared and jobless, they come to us rearing and dairy farming to be
“Cash aid to the B40 is around with RM7 previously. for help. Those who wish to assist or carried out in Tanjung Gahai and
RM10 billion,” the ministry said. “Even the rent for our premises “We carry out health contribute may contact the NGO at Kampung Jerangsang, development
in Jalan Raja Laut has increased screenings, including for 016 684 3822. of the Lipis Integrated Technology
Budget 2023 also allocated RM1 Park under the minerals sector in
billion for a hardcore poor All donations to the association Sungai Temau, and the development
programme to help those in the and Kechara are tax deductible. of a halal facility as a marketing hub
category be independent through in Jerantut.
economic and agricultural
initiatives. “Timber is a commodity that has
the potential to be empowered as a
The ministry added that the source of income for the Pahang Plus
2022 subsidy allocation was RM31 economic region through export
billion but expenditure has activities and as a supplier of raw
reached RM77.7 billion this year materials for industrial needs.
due to global supply disruptions,
which led to rising inflation. “In order to preserve the supply of
– Bernama raw materials in the timber industry,
the state Forestry Department has
Roads closed for launched a Buy Back Guarantee
cycling event programme involving the Orang Asli
to ensure sustainable logging,” he
KUALA LUMPUR: Several roads in said. – Bernama
Gombak will be temporarily be
closed starting at 1pm today to RM42m for
accommodate the third stage of the PTPTN loan
Le Tour de Langkawi (LTdL) advances
cycling race.
KUALA LUMPUR: The National
Gombak acting district police Higher Education Fund Corporation
chief Supt Noor Ariffin Mohamad (PTPTN) has allocated RM42.4
Nasir said among the roads that will million for loan advances for 28,278
be closed are the Taman Melati exit students pursuing studies at public
to MRR2 in Batu Caves, Shell Taman institutions of higher learning for the
Melati exit, MRR2 from Batu Caves October intake.
heading to the Gombak toll plaza
and Jalan Sungai Pusu to Gombak PTPTN said in a statement
toll plaza. yesterday a loan advance of RM1,500
would be given to each student who
“All motorists are advised to avoid agreed to receive the payment
using the roads involved during the through channels stipulated by the
race,” Noor Ariffin said in a corporation, as well as met specified
statement yesterday. criteria, Bernama reported.

The race will start in Putrajaya The advance will be paid only for
and end in Genting Highlands, with two months from Oct 5 to Dec 5.
the riders expected to arrive at the Students may collect the amount at
border of the Gombak district at Bank Islam branches by producing
about 3pm and finish no later than their loan offer letters.
4.15pm. – Bernama
Those who have applied for loans
between Sept 1 and 30 may check on
the status of their application via the
PTPTN website. Individuals who
have not submitted an application
may do so online until Oct 30.

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RM2 million for bridges, roads upgrade at Orang Asli village

GUA MUSANG: More than RM2 during the last monsoon season. work initiative, but the structures Sungai Gob and a few other rivers. the monsoon season arrives, there is
million has been allocated to However, we have received an cannot withstand heavy traffic. Radi Uda, 51, from Kampung heavy rain and soil erosion,
upgrade roads as well as build allocation of RM2 million that can be damaging the roads badly, and
bridges from Pos Simpor to Pos Gob, used to upgrade the roads and build “Once the seven bridges are built, Kajang said he was delighted with the people woud not able to use the
an interior Orang Asli village. the bridges. villagers will be able to enjoy a prospect of having good roads after roads to travel, especially when there
smooth journey. Apart from that, the upgrade and new bridges. are emergencies.
Nenggiri state assemblyman Ab “The project started in July and non-governmental organisations and
Aziz Yusoff said the upgrading of the the contractors to build the bridges government agencies that come to “I am happy because we will be “When it rains, there is a lot of
roads and the building of seven have also been appointed,” he said the villages to serve the Orang Asli able to have a smooth ride from mud deposited on the roads and
bridges will benefit more than 1,000 yesterday. people will also be able to reach Pos Kampung Gawin to Pos Gob. The bridges collapse.
Orang Asli villagers living in the Gob without delay.” roads were badly damaged during
surrounding areas. Ab Aziz added that the current the last monsoon season and “Such situations are dangerous
bridge made from logs was built by The new bridges will be built at impassable to traffic.” because we are not able to do what
“The roads were badly damaged the villagers through a communal Sungai Pinchong, Sungai Gawin, we need to do.” – Bernama
Villager John Busu, 36, said when

Food calorie labelling Malacca to promote
at eateries on the cards Aspirations Tour
via social media
o Ministry to conduct feasibility study at cafeterias, reached 41.4%.
selected restaurants before making move mandatory Meanwhile, Khairy said he would continue MALACCA: Social media will be fully
utilised as a platform to promote the
PUTRAJAYA: The Health Ministry, through its and Fit Weight Management Module supporting the Control of Tobacco Products Malacca edition of the Keluarga Malaysia
Nutrition Division, will implement a food programme, that is to be implemented in all and Smoking Bill and the Generational End Aspirations Tour, which will be held for three
calorie labelling pilot project in restaurants ministries and departments. Game (GEG) policy regardless of his position days starting tomorrow at the Malacca
and cafeterias early next year to assess the after the 15th general election (GE15). International Trade Centre.
feasibility of a menu labelling policy in “The Health Ministry will then examine the
Malaysia. evidence-based data and see the effects in Describing the Bill as an important agenda State Information Department director
terms of the success of the project before it for Malaysians, Khairy said he has done his Shahrom Ravin Daram Abdullah said this
Its minister Khairy Jamaluddin said for a makes a decision on the mandatory labelling best for the Bill from its early stages up to when will include using WhatsApp groups as it is
start, it will be introduced in restaurants in policy, because there are countries that have it was reviewed by a Parliamentary Special the most practical and community-friendly
Putrajaya, apart from health and other made it mandatory,” he said, adding that the Select Committee (PSSC). method of disseminating information.
ministry cafeterias as well as fast-food project will be expanded throughout the
restaurant chains, Bernama reported. country if implementation is successful. “I will continue supporting GEG in “The department has been utilising all
whatever capacity I am in. Maybe as a member its social media platforms, including
“Currently, we are in the planning stage to Meanwhile, the Trim and Fit weight of Parliament, maybe as an ordinary citizen, WhatsApp, to engage with its strategic
identify cafeterias and restaurants that want management programme is one of the and I will keep pushing the new government to partners and the 84 Keluarga Malaysia
to participate in this pilot project, which will initiatives carried out in a workplace setting to agree to the Bill,” he said. communities in each state constituency,” he
be implemented for at least six months provide overweight and obese civil servants said at his office in Menara Persekutuan on
to a year. the opportunity to lose weight in a healthy and He also expressed hope that the new Tuesday.
safe way. government and minister in charge of the
“The Health Ministry will prepare the health portfolio will not bow to pressure from He added that through the method, every
information (calorie count) so that they The National Morbidity and Health Survey tobacco and smoking products companies. level of society will receive correct
(entrepreneurs) do not need to spend money 2019 recorded prevalent obesity in adults aged information about the event as the
on consultants to label their food menus. We 18 and above at 19.7%, while 30.4% of them Khairy added that all parties need to accept WhatsApp groups are administered by their
just seek the cooperation from the restaurant were overweight. the fact that Parliament after GE15 will officials.
management so when the calorie information comprise new MPs.
is ready, it can be placed on the menu in these It means that one out of two Malaysians, or Shahrom said information will be
food outlets,” he said yesterday after launching 50.1%, are overweight and obese, and of the The first and second readings of the Bill disseminated through various short videos
the Putrajaya Anti-Obesity Seminar and Trim total, obesity among civil servants working in were tabled on July 27 and Aug 1. But on Aug 2, and infographics on social media to make it
government agencies and departments has a motion to refer it to the PSSC was approved. easier for people to get direct information
The Bill, which is intended to reduce smoking about the assistance and plans offered by the
among Malaysians, will prohibit the sale and government.
use of any form of smoking material, including
electronic cigarettes or vaping, to individuals He also said the “Info On Wheels”
born on and after Jan 1, 2007. programme has been rolled out in three
districts in the state, targeting strategic
locations such as People’s Housing Project
areas and other public areas.

“We aim to inform the public about the
programme, which is led by the Women,
Family and Community Development
Ministry, so they will not miss anything
offered by the various agencies involved,”
he added. – Bernama

HIGHLY SOUGHT ... Kuala Terengganu residents queueing to buy eggs in Jalan Sultan Sulaiman yesterday following a shortage in the state. 1% hiring quota for
– BERNAMAPIX disabled to remain

Prices of RON97, RON95 and diesel unchanged KUALA LUMPUR: The Finance Ministry
yesterday clarified that the 1% quota for
KUALA LUMPUR: The prices of RON 97 at RM2.15 per litre. The prices are set according to the persons with disabilities (PwD) allocated
petrol, RON 95 petrol and diesel will remain To protect consumers from the global oil automated pricing mechanism. under the Malaysia Short-term Employment
unchanged from Oct 13 to 19, the Finance Programme (MySTEP) initiative will still be
Ministry said in a statement yesterday. price increase, the government will maintain “The government will continue to monitor in force although it was not mentioned when
the ceiling price for RON95 at RM2.05 per litre trends in global crude oil prices and take Budget 2023 was tabled last Friday.
According to the statement, RON97 petrol and diesel at RM2.15 per litre, although the appropriate measures to ensure the welfare
will be retailed at RM3.95 per litre, RON95 market price for both have increased beyond and well-being of the people,” it stated. According to the ministry, it is aware that
remains at RM2.05 per litre and diesel to stay the current ceiling price. – Bernama Budget 2023 is still subject to Parliament
approval after the 15th general election, but
the ministry believes it is necessary on its
part to provide clarification on some matters
that are not clear or have been
misinterpreted in relation to the Budget.

The ministry said this is because there
was a time constraint for Finance Minister
Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz
to detail the more than 200 initiatives during
presentation of the Budget.

“The 1% quota for PwD has been
included in the MySTEP initiative, which will
provide 50,000 job opportunities on a
contract basis, but this matter was not
mentioned because most of the main
measures had to be presented in general to
comply with the set time limit,” the ministry
said in a statement yesterday.

It also stated that there is a proposal to
increase the MySTEP salary scale by RM100
to between RM1,500 and RM2,100.
– Bernama

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Teacher pleads Residents claim strays to killing strays and said it merely
not guilty to in Cyberjaya poisoned rounded up the animals and kept
injuring student them at a dog pound, where they
o Animal care group says number of dogs “The vet who treated the dog are well taken care of, before
MARANG: An Al-Quran and Fardu in township dwindling, carcasses found also suspected it had been sending them to shelters.
Ain class teacher pleaded not guilty poisoned.”
in the magistrate’s court here █ BY CHARLES RAMENDRAN “We have found several “However, they refused to
yesterday to a charge of causing [email protected] carcasses and many of the pups Muhammad then lodged a reveal the location of the shelters
hurt to a nine year old student. SEPANG: A group of animal have been orphaned. Killing stray report with the Veterinary and our requests to visit the dogs
rescuers in Cyberjaya are alleging animals is an inhumane way to Services Department and the at the pound were also turned
Ahmad Mursyidin Abdullah, that unknown parties have made keep their numbers down. matter is being investigated. But down.
37, made the plea before attempts to poison stray dogs. the culprits behind the incident
magistrate Engku Nurul Ain “We have neutered many dogs have yet to be identified. “All we ask for is a more
Engku Muda. Residents who have been to keep them from multiplying, humane solution as the dogs are
feeding and providing medical which is a better way.” “The department said closed- neither a threat nor are they fierce.
He was charged with care to the strays in the township, circuit television cameras in the They just hang around and wait for
voluntarily causing hurt to the including neutering them, claim Muhammad Abdul Razak, a area failed to capture images of us to feed them.”
student by lifting and slamming the number of canines has been 35-year-old primary school those who might be behind the
him on a wooden chair, causing dwindling since June. religious studies teacher and poisoning. SMC councillor Sivakumar
the boy to fracture his right leg, member of the group, said he Periasamy told theSun that stray
Resident Hana Ghazali, 39, once saw a female dog having Muhammad said he had also dogs rounded up by the council
The offence was allegedly estimated that more than 30 strays seizures. seen a pick-up truck making are sent to shelters two weeks after
committed at a primary school which her volunteer group rounds in the township. being housed at the pound.
here at 4.15pm on July 6. regularly fed at several locations, He also found packets of
including Persiaran Sepang, chicken meat believed to have The driver claimed to be a He said there was an initial
The teacher was allowed bail Tamarind Square and Jalan been laced with poison next to it. Sepang Municipal Council (SMC) proposal to euthanise them but he
of RM4,000 in one surety and the Semarak Api, have disappeared. officer looking for stray dogs. strongly objected to it.
court set Nov 17 for mention. “I rushed the dog to a vet in
Petaling Jaya for treatment, but it Another resident, Azura Basar, Sivakumar said SMC will never
He was also ordered to not died hours later. 45, said she had contacted SMC resort to cruel methods such as
intimidate the victim and several times to ask about the poisoning to control the stray
witnesses in the case. dogs’ disappearance, but received animal population.
cold responses from the council.
DPP Nik Rabiatul Adawiyah “I am a dog lover myself and I
Nik Soupy appeared for She said SMC denied resorting can assure everyone that SMC
the prosecution, while Ahmad does not poison dogs. We capture
Mursyidin was represented and treat them humanely.
by lawyer Abdul Hayyi Salim.
– Bernama “SMC only goes out to capture
the dogs when there are public
Overturned complaints and we have received
lorry causes 2,000 to date.
4.2km jam
Sivakumar said he will raise the
IPOH: A timber-laden lorry group’s concerns at the next
overturned at Km265 of the North- council meeting.
South Expressway (southbound)
near here yesterday, causing POST RAIN
traffic congestion that stretched CLEANUP... City
over 4.2km. residents watch as
pumps are used in
The Malaysian Highway the area surrounding
Authority said in a tweet all lanes the iconic Masjid
at the stretch were blocked and Jamek in Kuala
that motorists heading south Lumpur after a
were diverted to the Kuala downpour caused
Kangsar exit. the section to be
waterlogged.
“All lanes were blocked and – ADIB RAWI YAHYA
the traffic was congested before /THESUN
the entrance to the Menora
Tunnel heading towards Ipoh,” it
said, adding that clean-up work
was conducted at the scene.

Highway users also shared
several pictures and videos of the
overturned lorry and the timber
scattered on the road, blocking
the expressway. – Bernama

I left right after bank forms were signed, says 1MDB trial witness

KUALA LUMPUR: A former AmBank while being re-examined by lead When asked about fugitive Sri Ram: Did Jho Low accompany discuss anything else except the
non-executive director told the High prosecutor Datuk Seri Gopal Sri Ram businessman Low Taek Jho, or Jho you? account and the expected entry of
Court yesterday that he “cabut” (left) at Najib’s trial over the alleged Low’s, presence at Najib’s house, US$100 million (RM468 million) into
right after Datuk Seri Najib Abdul misappropriation of RM2.3 billion of Cheah said by the time he reached, Cheah: No. his account.
Razak signed bank account opening 1Malaysia Development Bhd he (Jho Low) had arrived in a The witness said he had gone to a
forms at the latter’s house in Bukit (1MDB) funds. different car. different part of Najib’s house away Najib, 69, faces four charges of
Tunku 11 years ago. from Low, adding that Low was using his position to obtain bribes
Sri Ram: Previously, you said you “When I walked into the house, he accompanied by several other totalling RM2.3 billion from 1MDB
Cheah Tek Kuang, 75, said he went were quite nervous when you were was the one who introduced me to people. and 21 counts of money laundering
to the former premier’s house in 2011 there. You left after Najib signed the Datuk Seri Najib.” In previous proceedings, Cheah involving the same amount.
at the latter’s request to help him forms? said he left about five minutes after
open accounts in AmBank. Sri Ram: Where was Jho Low Najib signed the documents as Najib The trial before Judge Datuk Collin
Cheah: Ya, I ‘cabut’ already with when you “cabut”? was very busy, and they did not Lawrence Sequerah continues.
The 39th prosecution witness said the documents. – Bernama
Cheah: I don’t know.

Court to hear Najib’s challenge of Prisons Dept decision

KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court representing Najib. are serious legal issues to be to quash the decision of the third Prison Office on Sept 28.
has fixed Oct 19 to hear Datuk Seri Earlier, Kogilambigai informed determined by the court, including respondent not to allow him access Najib also stated that the first and
Najib Abdul Razak’s application to whether Najib can be nominated as to his officers and aides for the
challenge the Prisons Department the court that she needed at least a a candidate and be present at the purposes of parliamentary, third respondents’ refusal to allow
decision not to allow him to attend week to study Najib’s application for nomination centre where he would legislative and constituent work. him access to his officers and aides
Dewan Rakyat proceedings. leave for judicial review. be contesting. for the purposes of parliamentary
“I suggest that the application be He is also seeking an order to set and constituent matters and the
Judge Datuk Ahmad Kamal Md “We need time to study the heard this Friday.” aside the decision to not allow him subsequent inaction by the second
Shahid set the date when the case submissions and we will inform the On Oct 5, Najib, 69, filed the to attend Parliament on the respondent was an exercise of
was brought for mention before him court whether the AGC will raise any application naming the scheduled dates of sitting. unreasonableness or irrationality.
yesterday in the presence of federal objection on the matter,” she said, government, the Home Affairs
counsel M. Kogilambigai, who adding that there is no urgency over minister and the Commissioner In his supporting affidavit, Najib He said pursuant to Article 59 of
acted for the Attorney-General’s the matter as Parliament was General of Prisons as the first to said the decision of the first and the Federal Constitution, he has an
Chambers (AGC) and counsel Tan dissolved two days ago. third respondents, seeking an order third respondents to reject his obligation to discharge his duties
Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah, application for security reasons was effectively as an MP, representing
However, Muhammad Shafee conveyed to him via the Kajang constituents in Pekan. – Bernama
said the matter was urgent as there

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‘Saudi Arabia will face consequences’

oWashingtonto‘re-evaluate’ tiesafter a diplomatic slap in the face, since responsibly and took the appropriate including any arms sales and security
Riyadh-led Opec moves to slash oil output Biden travelled to Saudi Arabia in July decision.” cooperation beyond what is
and met Crown Prince Mohammed absolutely necessary to defend US
WASHINGTON: US President Joe when pressed on possible action in a bin Salman, despite vowing to make Kirby said Biden was “willing to personnel and interests.
Biden promised “consequences” for rare televised interview. the kingdom an international outcast work with Congress to think through
Saudi Arabia after a Riyadh-led following the murder of journalist what that relationship (with Saudi “As Senate Foreign Relations
coalition of oil-producing nations The Democratic leader did not Jamal Khashoggi. Arabia) ought to look like going Committee chairman, I will not
sided with Russia to slash output. reveal what options were being forward”, although he clarified that no greenlight any cooperation with
considered, but the White House had It also comes at a sensitive formal discussions had yet begun. Riyadh until the kingdom reassesses
The 13-nation Opec and its 10 made clear earlier that Biden was moment for Biden’s Democratic its position with respect to the war in
allies headed by Moscow angered the reassessing ties between the allies. party, as it faces November midterm His remarks came a day after Bob Ukraine.”
White House last week with its elections with rising consumer prices Menendez, the Democratic
decision to cut production by two “I think the president’s been very a key Republican talking point. chairman of the influential Senate The partnership between the US
million barrels a day from next clear that this is a relationship that we Foreign Relations Committee, called and Saudi Arabia was sealed after
month, raising fears that oil prices need to continue to re-evaluate, that Saudi Arabia has defended the for Washington to halt all World War II, providing the kingdom
could soar. we need to be willing to revisit,” planned production cuts, saying the cooperation with Riyadh. with military protection in exchange
National Security Council priority of Opec+ was “to maintain a for American access to oil.
“I’m not going to get into what I’d spokesman John Kirby told CNN. sustainable oil market”. Menendez said the kingdom had
consider and what I have in mind. decided to “underwrite” Russia’s war Fraught with crises, the relationship
But there will be, there will be “Certainly in light of the Opec On Tuesday, Saudi Foreign in Ukraine with a move he denounced was revived by Biden’s predecessor
consequences,” Biden told CNN decision, I think that’s where he is.” Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan told as a concession to Moscow that would Donald Trump, whose single term saw
the Al-Arabiya channel that the move hurt the global economy. Riyadh accounting for a quarter of US
The Opec move was widely seen as “was purely economic and was taken arms exports, according to the
unanimously by the member states”. “The United States must Stockholm International Peace
immediately freeze all aspects of our Research Institute. – AFP
“Opec+ members acted cooperation with Saudi Arabia,

Cholera outbreaks in Lebanon, Syria threaten millions Indian actress strips in
protest against Iran’s
BEIRUT: Healthcare systems in Syria and In recent weeks, it has spread across the some 12.2 million people, rely on healthcare morality police
Lebanon could buckle under the pressure of borders to neighbouring Lebanon where 14 aid, according to the International Rescue
an outbreak of cholera, rights groups warned, cases have been confirmed by the Ministry of Committee. NEW DELHI: Indian actress Elnaaz Norouzi has
after the United Nations said they have now Public Health in Beirut, which is also joined the protest against Iran’s “morality
logged more than 13,000 suspected cases in examining several dozen other suspected More than half of those are based in police” by taking her clothes off one at a time.
recent weeks. cases. northern Syria in overcrowded camps for the
internally displaced – an area where WHO On Tuesday, the Sacred Games star posted a
It is the first outbreak in more than a decade. Humanitarian groups have warned the said the outbreak is the most acute. video on social media, in which she was seen
There are fears millions of people in the disease could spread through the Middle East taking off multiple layers of clothes.
region are at risk of potentially contracting the region, as the health systems of both countries Meanwhile, Lebanon is gripped by
disease, which is spread by consuming are near collapse due to acute economic one of the world’s worst economic collapses, The 30-year-old, who was born in Iran,
contaminated food and water and if left crises and conflict. leaving it plagued by rampant electricity started off by taking off her hijab, followed by
untreated, can result in death. cuts, water shortages and little access to her burqa, and the rest of her clothes.
Cholera has now been discovered in 13 of In Syria, WHO said 60 people have died medicines.
Syria’s 14 governorates, with the World Health from the disease but fear the true number is “Every woman, anywhere in the world,
Organisation (WHO) recording thousands of far higher because of limited testing Lebanese health authorities have recorded regardless of where she is from, should have the
suspected cases. capacities. more than a dozen confirmed cases, the first right to wear whatever she desires and when or
such outbreak in nearly 30 years. wherever she desires to wear it,” she wrote.
More than 70% of the Syrian population, – The Independent
Norouzi also clarified that her intention is
Ukrainian soldier BRIEFSnot to promote nudity, but “freedom of choice.”
Oleksandr Chaika,
who lost his leg Norouzi told India Times journalist
serving in the Siddharth Khanna that she was once arrested in
Luhansk region the Iranian capital by the “morality police”.
of Ukraine, and
American “What happened to Mahsa Amini, that
Senator Tammy morality police captured her on the roads? This
Duckworth, who happened to me as well in Tehran.”
lost her legs in
2004 serving as a The actress revealed that she was taken to a
US Army “re-education centre”.
helicopter pilot in
the Iraq war, “I didn’t know where it was. I didn’t have the
sharing a address. They take your phone.
lighthearted chat
about their “They take pictures of you like you are in
prothetics at the prison. They made me write my name and take
Medical Centre pictures from all the angles in the clothes that
Orthotics and you had on. Then they tell you: ‘If we catch you
Prosthetics Clinic again with the wrong type of clothing, it won’t
near Washington be this easy.’” – The Independent
where Chaika
received a JAPAN ROCKET SELF-DESTRUCTS
prosthetic leg. AFTER FAILED LAUNCH
– REUTERSPIC
TOKYO: The launch of a Japanese rocket
Russia arrests eight for Crimea bridge blast taking satellites into orbit to demonstrate
new technologies failed after blast-off
MOSCOW: Russia has detained eight Armenia before arriving by road in Russia, The bridge is logistically crucial for yesterday because of a positioning problem.
suspects over a deadly explosion on the according to FSB. Moscow – a vital transport link for moving It was Japan’s first failed launch in nearly two
bridge linking annexed Crimea to Russia, the military equipment to Russian soldiers decades. The unmanned craft took off from
FSB security service said in a statement The explosives entered Russia on Oct 4 in a fighting in Ukraine. Uchinoura Space Centre in the southern
quoted by news agencies yesterday. truck with Georgian licence plates and Kagoshima region, with its lift-off
reached the region of Krasnodar on Oct 6, two It is also hugely symbolic, with President livestreamed by the Japan Aerospace
The suspects include five Russians and days before the blast, it said. Vladimir Putin having personally inaugurated Exploration Agency (Jaxa). But a self-destruct
“three Ukrainian and Armenian citizens”, it the structure in 2018. signal was sent to the rocket less than 10
said, without providing details. The “terrorist attack” was organised by minutes later because of “positioning
Ukrainian secret services, with a Kyiv agent The blast sparked celebrations from abnormalities”, said Jaxa official Yasuhiro
“The explosives were hidden in 22 plastic having coordinated the transit of the Ukrainians. Funo, who led the project. – AFP
film rolls weighing 22,770kg.” explosives, according to the FSB.
Russia blamed the explosion on Kyiv MOURNERS MARK BALI
The rolls left on a boat in August from the On Saturday, a blast ripped through the on Sunday and on Monday launched BOMBING ANNIVERSARY
Ukrainian port of Odessa to Bulgaria. road and rail bridge connecting Crimea to missile attacks across Ukraine, killing at least
Russia, killing three people, causing damage 19 people and wounding more than 100. CANBERRA: Hundreds of mourners and
They then transited through the port of and igniting a massive fire. – AFP survivors commemorated yesterday the 20th
Poti in Georgia, then sent overland to anniversary of the bombings that killed more
than 200 people on the Indonesian resort
island of Bali. Most were foreign
holidaymakers from more than 20 countries
but Australia suffered the biggest loss, with
88 dead. Australian Prime Minister Anthony
Albanese told a memorial service in Coogee
Beach, Sydney that the horror of the
bombings was countered by incredible acts
of self-sacrifice and bravery. “People ran
towards the terror to do what they could for
friends and strangers alike,” he said. – AFP

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Junta jails Suu Kyi A monk touching the
for six more years coffin of a victim of
the nursery shooting
YANGON: Myanmar’s junta sentenced during the cremation
ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi yesterday ceremony in Na Klang.
to another six years in prison for – AFPPIX
corruption, a source with knowledge of
BRIEFSthe case said, taking the Nobel laureate’s Thailand promises Village leaders or local officials will play a
total jail time to 26 years. tougher gun laws role in granting the tougher gun licences,
he said.
Suu Kyi, 77, has been detained since oNew qualifications to include mental health
the generals toppled her government in a reports and periodic reviews Currently, gun owners do not have to
coup on Feb 1 last year. reapply for licences during the lifetime of
BANGKOK: Thailand will toughen its gun Interior Minister Anupong Paojinda said the a firearm.
She has since been convicted on a possession and drug laws, the Interior Ministry government would require tougher
clutch of charges, including violating the said yesterday, following the nursery massacre qualifications for new gun owners, as well as But now approved gun holders will have to
official secrets act, electoral fraud and of 36 people – including 24 children – in the ramping up checks on existing firearm holders. undergo a review every three to five years,
illegally possessing walkie-talkies. kingdom’s worst mass killing. Anupong said.
“Our new qualification will include mental
In the latest case, Suu Kyi was The country was left reeling after an health reports, we will be examining whether “Because as time changes, people change.”
“sentenced to three years imprisonment ex-police officer forced his way into a small we need proof from doctors,” he told a press Parliament will also discuss an exemption
each for two corruption cases” in which nursery in northeastern Na Klang last week, conference, without giving further details. penalty for illegal gun holders, Anupong said.
she had been accused of taking bribes murdering 24 children and their teacher before The minister said individuals will be
from a businessman, the source said. killing his wife, their child and himself. Gun applicants are already required to able to hand unauthorised firearms to
undergo a background check and must present authorities without facing prosecution –
The terms will be served concurrently. The attack was carried out with a knife and a a valid reason for ownership – such as hunting though he did not indicate when they must do
The businessman, Maung Weik, legally acquired gun, and while Thailand has a or self-defence. so by.
appeared in a video televised by a huge number of firearms in circulation – one Those who still possess illegal weapons will
military broadcaster last year claiming he estimate suggesting there are as many as one in “For example, if officials want to possess a face harsh penalties, he said.
had given Suu Kyi US$550,000 (RM2.6 seven firearms per person – mass shootings are gun, their supervisors have to ratify that that Anupong said his ministry would work with
million) over several years. rare. individual has no record of alcohol abuse or police and the health department to increase
Maung Weik, who was convicted of bad temper.” drug screening and awareness, as well as
drug trafficking in 2008, also said he had encouraging addicts into rehabilitation.
donated money to senior figures in Suu “If everyone in town knows that drugs exist
Kyi’s National League for Democracy but local authorities don’t, they will be
government for the good of his business. transferred.”
Suu Kyi, who denies all charges The nursery attacker, 34-year-old sacked
against her, appeared in good health and police sergeant Panya Khamrab, was dismissed
will appeal, the source said. from his post earlier this year on a drugs
She is currently on trial for five other charge, with locals saying they suspected he
corruption charges, with each carrying a was a methamphetamine addict.
maximum 15 years in prison. – AFP However, preliminary tests found he did not
have any drugs in his system at the time of the
TWITTER REVIEWS assault. – AFP
USER BAN POLICIES
India halts cough syrup production at factory linked to deaths
WASHINGTON: Twitter Inc is reviewing
its policies around permanently NEW DELHI: Indian authorities have halted Makoff Baby Cough Syrup and Magrip N Cold report that Maiden did not perform quality
banning users, possibly bringing its production of cough syrup at a factory of Syrup – had “unacceptable” amounts of testing of propylene glycol, diethylene glycol
content moderation in line with Elon Maiden Pharmaceuticals, a state minister said diethylene glycol and ethylene glycol, which and ethylene glycol, while certain batches of
Musk’s vision for the social media yesterday, after a World Health Organisation can be toxic and lead to acute kidney injury. propylene glycol did not have the
platform, Financial Times reported (WHO) report that the medicine may be linked manufacturing and expiry dates.
yesterday. Twitter has been exploring to the deaths of dozens of children in Gambia. Gambian police, in a preliminary
if there are other content moderation investigation report on Tuesday, said the Diethylene glycol and ethylene glycol are
tools that could replace a ban, its Haryana Health Minister Anil Vij said deaths of 69 children from acute kidney injury used in antifreeze and brake fluids and other
harshest penalty for violating rules, authorities inspected a Maiden factory near the was linked to the cough syrups made in India industrial applications but also as a cheaper
the newspaper said, citing multiple town of Sonipat in the state and found 12 and imported via a US-based company. alternative in some pharmaceutical products to
people familiar with the situation. violations of good practices. glycerine, a solvent or thickening agent in
Back in May, shortly after inking a deal It is one of the worst such incidents many cough syrups.
to buy Twitter, Musk had pledged Production was ordered stopped, he said. involving drugs from India, often dubbed a
changes to the social media platform’s WHO said last week that laboratory analysis “pharmacy of the world”. On its website, Maiden said it sells its
content moderation practices. Musk, of four Maiden products – Promethazine Oral products at home and exports to countries in
who calls himself a free speech Solution, Kofexmalin Baby Cough Syrup, News website Moneycontrol earlier quoted Asia, Africa and Latin America. – Reuters
absolutist, had also said he would the Haryana drugs controller as saying in a
reverse Twitter’s ban on former US
president Donald Trump. – Reuters

VANUATU CALLS
SNAP ELECTION

PROT VILA: The South Pacific island
nation of Vanuatu will hold a snap
election today with six former prime
ministers contesting the polls, after
parliament was dissolved in August to
avoid a vote of no-confidence in the
government, said local media.
Opposition leader Ralph Regenvanu
of the GJP Party has accused Prime
Minister Bob Loughman of
attempting to make “dangerous
amendments” to the Vanuatu
constitution in June by proposing a
shift from a four-year to five-year
election cycle and limiting the chief
justice to a five-year term. Loughman
will contest the election and his
Vannua’aku Party has campaigned by
pointing to his government’s track
record of development. – Reuters

Chinese state media signals no end to zero-Covid curbs

BEIJING: China’s state media yesterday a series of harsh measures involving snap China is currently facing its worst nationwide “It is because of our insistence on dynamic
signalled no let-up in its strict zero-Covid lockdowns, mass testing and travel restrictions. surge in cases since early last month. zero-Covid that we have protected people’s
policy, publishing an editorial – the fourth this lives and health to the greatest extent possible.”
week ahead of the Communist Party Congress – These have kept case numbers low, but left The country reported its first incidence of
vowing to never “lie flat” on virus controls. the country’s economy battered – causing the BF.7 Omicron subvariant at the end of last Only 86% of elderly Chinese have received
knock-on effects globally – and reinforced its month, which has caused a spiralling outbreak two doses of the Covid vaccine, it said.
The messaging dashes widespread hopes isolation from the world. in the northern region of Inner Mongolia with
from the Chinese public and overseas observers over 4,000 infections as of yesterday. The People’s Daily piece follows on from two
that the strategy might be relaxed after the Communist Party flagship mouthpiece successive editorials this week on the same
congress, a twice-a-decade political reshuffle People’s Daily claimed yesterday that “lying flat BF.7 was also detected in Shenzhen, a major theme, portraying Covid control as an
which begins on Sunday and will set the has no way out”, referencing a slang term for manufacturing and tech hub in the southern existential struggle for China that pits its
blueprint for the country’s development. relaxation popular among Chinese youth. province of Guangdong, earlier this week. political system against the West.

China is the last major economy still trying to The newspaper said loosening restrictions “The vaccination rate has not yet formed a State news agency Xinhua also ran an
stamp out Covid-19 within its borders, through would overwhelm China’s medical system and sufficient barrier against severe illness and editorial on Tuesday vowing never to “lie flat”.
lead to further mutations of the virus. death,” the editorial wrote. – AFP

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A tribute to an extraordinary academic

COMMENT He was a pillar of strength to many of us in effectively, a person should always seek the less fortunate who were afflicted with mental
by David C. E.Tneh Utar and represented a Renaissance gentleman, professional help and have the critical awareness health issues.
with intellect, compassion, humility and to seek professional help when he needs it.
PROFESSOR Dr M. Parasmeshvara Deva kindness that were unparalleled and unmatched As a man of science, Prof Deva was also a man
passing at age 80 on Aug 7 came as by many of his peers. The idea of one achieving “total happiness” is of God and he believed that spirituality and
unfortunate news for many of us in the a myth as setbacks are bound to happen in life. religion were equally important in nurturing and
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman While other professors preached from the guiding humankind to a path of righteousness
Kampar (Utar) community. confines of the ivory tower, Prof Deva was a man Therefore, it is imperative that a person builds and empathy, which is sorely lacking in today’s
of action, who reached out to marginalised up resilience to withstand life’s misfortunes along world.
At that time, Prof Deva – as he was fondly groups and made a difference in his approach, the way and to be honest in solving the issues that
called – was a senior clinical professor at the M. he is facing. One should also know his limits and Many would have known of Prof Deva’s
Kandiah Faculty of Medicine and Health He was loving and kind to humankind in the be prepared for “losses” in life. generosity in donation, using his funds to pay for
Sciences in Utar and spent many years moulding field of psychiatry. his postgraduate students to attend conferences
medical doctors in the field of psychiatry, a To achieve this, Prof Deva emphasised the and workshops as well as his donation of
specialisation that was close and dear to him. The onslaught of the pandemic had virtually building up of a social and emotional support consultancy fees towards the operational costs of
shut down many activities and made human system. a psychological rehabilitation centre in the
His illustrious career was second to none. He connection extremely difficult. region.
was a professor of psychiatry and head of the This is true because the onset of the pandemic
department in psychological medicine at the In addition, the rise of mental health issues, had upended the lives of many individuals and In true magnanimity, Prof Deva was a kind
University of Malaya from 1992 to 1998, mental suicides, anxiety, depression and issues of families, and caused the proliferation of mental soul, whose reach of intellect and compassion
health consultant at the World Health burnout took a toll on humanity the world over. health cases to be on an upward trend. went beyond the shores of Malaysia to countries
Organisation, past president of the World such as Aceh, Myanmar and Indonesia where he
Association of Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Knowing this and befitting the Latin term, Non Having a social and emotional support system set up psychiatry units in rural and developing
adviser to health ministries in the countries of the Ducor, Duco (I am not led, I lead), Prof Deva rose would help the journey become more bearable. countries.
Pacific Islands. to the occasion and gave a virtual talk that
changed my life. The building up of such “emotional reserves” Embodying Not loqui sed facere (not talk but
Prof Deva played a pivotal role in establishing should also be complemented by inculcating action), Prof Deva has contributed enormously to
the Asian Federation for Psychiatric Associations Titled “Coping with Pandemic Burnout”, the gratitude in life and strengthening one’s spiritual psychiatry and in his outreach vision, where he
and South Asian Forum on Mental Health and talk was among the best that I had ever attended values. demonstrated true action in the discipline and to
Psychiatry, and was instrumental in developing at the height of the pandemic in 2021. all the people that he loved so dearly.
professional associations in many developing In addition, he also believed that achieving an
countries in Southeast Asia. In his talk, Prof Deva advocated a belief in equilibrium outside of work life is pertinent and There might not be another professor such as
managing “life-stress diseases” and that stress therefore, one must be disciplined enough to Prof Deva, but his legacy lives on in all the
Prof Deva represented a rare breed of world- was the greatest contributor to “lifestyle diseases”. create time for himself, create time for individuals he taught, helped, saved and
class professors and was a gentleman of the finest family/home and create time outside all the inspired.
order. Stress has always existed from the start, from spheres mentioned such as time spent doing
birth, adolescence, early adulthood and later charity work, community engagement or For all of them, his memory and kind deeds
adult life to old age. indulging in a hobby. will echo in the hallowed halls of eternity forever.

Stress will never dissipate when one grows In sharing such gems, Prof Deva was the Comments: [email protected]
older. Thus, managing it effectively is key to a epitome of compassion as he believed in always
more balanced life. paying forward to the community and helping

Besides living with stress and managing it

Royal Malaysian Navy faces tipping point

COMMENT cannot acquire new assets as most of its budget These challenges are not RMN’s problems term solution given geostrategic developments
by BA Hamzah,YM Lai and CC Kuik will go towards maintaining ageing fleets and for alone, but the entire MAF and Malaysia. in the region, especially issues involving the
emoluments. South China Sea”.
BUDGET 2023 did not do much to improve the Our sea, which is almost twice as large as our
capabilities of the Malaysian Armed Forces The low Budget allocations to the MAF landmass, provides a critical life-support system In a public statement last week, the RMN
(MAF). generally and the RMN specifically will for the entire nation. It contributes about 40% to Western Fleet Command Headquarters echoed
undermine Malaysian maritime security and Malaysia’s GDP. and emphasised the urgency of acquiring LMS
Although the Budget had allocated defence interests in the long term, with serious Batch 2 as “the increasing operational
RM1 billion more to the MAF than the previous consequences for our nation’s sovereignty. Every drop of oil and gas we have comes from requirements that are becoming more urgent to
year, the amount allocated is much lower the sea. face the regional security landscape” have
considering inflation and the sliding value of the Previously, the RMN had 16 full-fledged changed dramatically.
ringgit against the US dollar. combatant vessels of various sizes. Today, only a The sea and the airspace above it connect
handful are operational. Peninsular Malaysia with Sabah and Sarawak. Apart from the RMN, our veterans,
Most of the MAF’s assets are purchased using numbering close to 400,000, have also been
US dollars. The last time the RMN acquired a combat Our nation needs a strong navy and air force short-changed.
ship was in 1997, a quarter century ago. to keep our ocean and airspace safe, and our
When compared with neighbouring territories secure. In a viral video on social media, an upset
countries, Malaysia’s defence budget is relatively With a small and ageing fleet, RMN will not veteran claimed wild tigers and elephants got
low, with only Myanmar, Brunei Darussalam be able to defend our interests at sea, especially For years, the RMN’s limited budget better treatment from the government in Budget
and the Philippines spending less on defence. when there is a maritime conflict or crisis. allocation has curtailed its ability to effectively 2023.
defend Malaysia’s vast maritime space from
In terms of the Gross National Product ratio, The MAF will not be a credible force in the multiple security challenges let alone provide a Also incredibly deserving of our care and
our defence allocation is the lowest in Southeast future as envisaged in the National Military minimum credible deterrence against potential attention are our soldiers.
Asia. The Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) faces a Strategy 2.0. threats in the South China Sea.
tipping point. Many have been killed and maimed, and
Malaysia will not be able to pursue its vision Under the existing constraints, the RMN has many survivors and their families live in
We cannot expect our navy to protect of a “maritime nation”, as outlined in the Defence identified the Littoral Mission Ship (LMS) Batch poverty.
Malaysia’s security and interests at sea when its White Paper and National Defence Policy. 2 as the most critical and pressing asset to be
equipment is obsolete and our men and women acquired. Belittling their sacrifices and depriving them
are sent to the maritime frontlines without basic No navy and no armed forces can effectively of the tools of their trade will undermine their
combat assets. carry out their combat duties with obsolete Navy Chief Admiral Tan Sri Mohd Reza professionalism.
ships and outdated assets, certainly not at this Mohd Sany said these assets are different from
The recent allocation means the RMN unprecedented time when Malaysia and its the previous batch “as they are equipped with a Politicians should never take the military for
neighbours are confronted with more pressing weapons system that will be able to bridge the granted.
threats than ever before and multiple challenges gap in our current combat capabilities”, adding
at sea. that such an approach “is needed as a short- Comments: [email protected]

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SPEAK UP

COMMENT by Jamari Mohtar

Preparing for the worst floods
WEATHER experts are
predicting that Malaysia and kicking. “What the result of the destructive work of water, but year in Selangor, boats seemed to be in
could be facing the worst Fast forward a year later, hopefully, the relevant that of humankind who has been short supply causing many to be trapped
floods this year at the peak of authorities in damaging nature via relentless logging in their homes on rooftops.
the Northeast Monsoon season from answer to this intriguing question has each state and burning of fossil fuels among others,
November to March, which could be more been found by experts which will help could do is all in the name of progress and Calls by victims for boats to be
severe than last year’s floods in December. tremendously in mitigating the harmful have a development. deployed to help evacuate them to the
effects of a devastating flood caused by a database of nearest flood relief centres were even
But first, a recap on the cause of the downpour of this magnitude. boat owners Of course, we need progress and heard on national television.
worst floods in Selangor last year by who can be development but that doesn’t mean we
climatologists, especially Prof Dr Fredolin Even if the answer is still not mobilised and need to attain them at the expense of the However, a few days after the floods
Tangang from Universiti Kebangsaan forthcoming, based on the adage that deployed very abode we live in. some boat owners on social media were
Malaysia. knowing a problem is already half the voluntarily for volunteering their assistance to move
solution, weathermen in Malaysia should a search and Thus, it is apt when the Quran says: those living in areas where the floods had
A tropical depression was first spotted be able to look out for a situation where a rescue missions “Calamities (mischief, corruption) have not subsided to safer areas.
off Sarawak in the South China Sea on Dec tropical depression, after offloading its during appeared on land and sea because of what
15 before moving westward to Peninsular moisture convergence, suddenly flooding the hands of the people have earned so This shows that it was not so much a
Malaysia causing floods in the eastern becomes a force to be reckoned with that He (Allah) makes them taste some of lack of boats that was the problem, but the
states of Terengganu, Kelantan and instead of a spent force. what they did, so that they may return (to mobilisation of boat owners to join
Pahang on Dec 16 to 17. the right way).” humanitarian missions to help those who
This requires further monitoring of the were trapped.
It was formed by air that moved “spent force” tropical depression by The right way alluded to in the Quran is
towards lower areas, rises and creates weathermen as to whether it has become sustainable development, the very What the relevant authorities in each
thunderstorms with strong winds, causing a spent force or begun to gather strength progress that is in tune with not only our state could do is have a database of boat
floods. again. material well-being, but also a holistic one owners who could be mobilised and
that takes into account the non-material deployed voluntarily for a search and
When it travels overland, it is supposed The logic lies in whether we can aspects of development such as a rescue mission during flooding to help
to peter out. monitor it in advance for us to be in a flourishing flora and fauna, emotional victims trapped in their homes or any
better position to prepare for the floods. well-being in having good physical and buildings.
However, instead of petering out this mental health, spiritual well-being, etc.
tropical depression’s weak remnants Do bear in mind that during the This time the government has done a
gathered strength and continued its path monsoon season frequent downpours The act of destruction in the form of good job of getting a total of 79,549
inland toward the Straits of Malacca. and floods – big or small – cannot be relentless logging, massive deforestation personnel and rescue agency members
avoided. and the burning of fossil fuels has resulted on standby to be deployed with its assets
This triggered a continuous downpour in an excessive increase in the emission of in case of floods.
on the west coast, resulting in the worst But what we certainly can do is greenhouse gases, which in turn has
floods in Selangor during the weekend of mitigate the worst and tragic effects of the caused global warming. It has also mobilised 22,622 assets,
Dec 18 and 19. floods through early preparation. comprising boats, boat trailers and jet skis.
When temperatures increase, the air
The lesson learned then was that we This includes educating and has more ability to hold extra moisture. It is good to also mobilise boat owners
can no longer assume the monsoon reminding the public to always be in a This moisture will then come down as in this regard so that every person in
season from November to March will state of readiness, to check weather rain. Keluarga Malaysia will have a stake in
cause the usual massive floods only on the reports frequently and observe the dos chipping in with search and rescue
east coast, as it also occurred in Selangor, and don’ts in situations of a prolonged As the atmosphere is sucking up more efforts.
Kuala Lumpur and Negri Sembilan. downpour among others. water (around 7% more water for every
1°C rise in temperature), heavy rainfall is What is important here is that all these
Furthermore, when remnants of the Furthermore, the phenomenon of more likely to occur in coastal regions, efforts need to be coordinated effectively
tropical depression gained strength while climate change will have to be factored in, with severe droughts in the middle of and efficiently.
travelling inland instead of petering out, it which has caused extreme weather events continents.
added an element of surprise when the globally. The relevant authorities could also
volume of rainfall in Selangor that fateful This is the reason why in one country start identifying abandoned land on
day in 24 hours was equal the volume of The only difference climate change there could be floods in one region and higher ground near flood-prone areas and
rainfall accumulated in a month. adds to the flood equation is the raging forest fires in another occurring at turn it into a parking lot for those who are
increasing frequency of rainfall and its the same time. on the road during the early hours of a
Many felt this was quite intriguing unpredictability which has been flood.
when it occurred. occurring over the past few decades. This is also the reason why the recent
devastating floods in Baling, Kedah This would minimise the cost of
The analogy is similar to that of a Water (rain) is not our enemy, it is our occurred outside the current monsoon damage to vehicles, which have become a
patient on the verge of death, whom a friend sent by Allah, or Mother Nature, as season, clearly highlighting the common sight during floods.
doctor had written his chances of survival a blessing for the survival of the human unpredictable nature of climate change.
off suddenly becoming energetic and species and all living things. Jamari Mohtar is the Editor of Let’sTalk!,
getting up from an ICU bed alive During the floods that occurred last an e-newsletter on current affairs.
Climate change, which has been the
talk of the world for decades, is not the Comments: [email protected]

COMMENT by Datuk Seri Akhbar Satar

Take action on elected reps under Election Offences Act 1954

POLITICAL parties and candidates agents in ensuring that no one under the jurisdiction of the MACC limit to ensure transparency among years, or both.
involved in the upcoming 15th violates the election campaign laws and police. each politician. Furthermore, failing to report a
general election (GE15) have been and rules. The offences are as below.
advised to comply with specific rules Treating The matter of undue influence Datuk Seri Mukhriz Mahathir, request to obtain a bribe under
related to misconduct and corrupt Candidates would be committing involving intimidation and use of who is Party Pejuang Tanah Air Section 25(3) and (4) of the MACC
activities stipulated in the Election corruption under Section 8 of the force, directly or indirectly, must be (Pejuang) president, said political Act 2009 will result in a fine of not
Offences Act 1954 (EOA 1954), EOA 1954 if they offered food and channelled to police. parties and candidates should be more than RM10,000, imprisonment
Malaysian Anti-Corruption drink to voters as their action shows Bribery allowed to spend as much as they of not more than two years, or both.
Commission Act 2009 (MACC Act appreciation to voters, especially Bribery is deemed to have occurred can afford for campaigning as long as Clean and fair election
2009), the Penal Code and the when candidates have the desire to under Section 10, when candidates the source and recipients of the Candidates and their supporters
Malaysian Communications and vote for themselves. or any individual “buys” votes, either funds are known. should campaign within the
Multimedia Commission (MCMC). directly or indirectly, such as giving Penalties under EOA 1954 provisions of our laws.
The provisions of EOA 1954 alone Excerpts of Section 8 are clear as or offering money, gifts, jobs or loans Anyone found guilty of the above
cover all forms of corruption: Section follows: “… and every elector or voter during the election process, or three offences under EOA 1954 can Law enforcement agencies
8 (treating), 9 (undue influence) and who corruptly accepts or takes any making such promises after the be jailed for a maximum of two years, should strictly protect our
10 (bribery) during or after the such food, drink, or refreshment, or election. fined RM5,000 or disqualified as an democratic process to allow a free,
election period. provision, or any such money, or elected representative and can lose clean, fair and credible GE15.
These are arrestable offences ticket, or who adopts such other To overcome money politics from the right to contest in an election for
within the provisions of the Criminal means or device to enable the both sides of the political divide, the five years. According to democratic theory,
Procedure Code. procuring of such food, drink, government must introduce the Penalties under the MACC Act 2009 one of the ways in which the rakyat
The penalties are severe, refreshment or provision shall be Political Funds Act as soon as A person who commits corruption can prevent corrupt elite behaviour
including jail, a fine or guilty of the offence of treating.” possible to serve as a guide for under the EOA 1954 can also be is through electoral choice.
disqualification as an elected parties to differentiate between convicted of an offence under the
representative, in addition to losing The key word is “corruptly”, which political funds, contributions and MACC Act 2009, which carries much A good political process with
the right to contest in an election. is having the intent to corrupt by corruption. heavier punishments. integrity can accelerate positive
The necessary provisions already giving food or drink. change and fighting corruption is
exist in local laws to enable the Undue influence The election expenditure limit is a The act provides for a maximum tightly linked and a vital aspect of
MACC, police and MCMC to take Section 9 refers to “undue influence” commonly ignored provision of EOA imprisonment term of 20 years, a good governance.
stern action against corrupt practices whereby people are deemed to be 1954 and is almost unspoken or fine of five times the value of the
in the lead-up to GE15. guilty of undue influence if they use, written about in the media. bribe or RM10,000 whichever is When this election is over, the
While existing laws can be may use or threaten to use force or higher. winning party is expected to form a
strengthened further, current EC violence to unfairly steer someone The present limit allowed by the government with integrity and
officers and members of to vote a certain way, or not vote at law for election expenditure is Failure to report a bribe, promise together with the people, fight
enforcement agencies are ready and all. RM150,000 for a state seat and or offer under Section 25(1) and (2) corruption to the fullest.
will monitor the election campaign RM200,000 for a parliamentary seat. of the MACC Act 2009 shall result in a
activities of candidates and their The penalties related to fine not exceeding RM100,000 and The daunting challenge for
corruption and abuse of power are It is believed that a party will imprisonment not exceeding 10 Malaysia is to eradicate the evil of
spend millions per candidate. corruption from this land.
Corruption is the mother of all evils.
The Election Commission should Comments: [email protected]
review the candidate’s expenditure

10 theSUN ON THURSDAY | OCTOBER 13, 2022

Sunway Property unveils RM4b expansion of Sunway City Ipoh

PETALING JAYA: Sunway Property has Centre Ipoh is being built on 3.37 acres a cineplex with 10 halls, a convention ft to 1,900 sq ft which will be launched lights which will be replaced with U-
unveiled a RM4 billion expansion plan of land with 260 beds and eight centre, a bowling centre with 32 lanes, in 2023. turns.
in Sunway City Ipoh for the next 10–15 operating theatres to be ready and in an ice-skating rink as well as rock
years. operation by the first quarter of 2024. climbing facilities to offer a spectacular Sunway Property will also introduce “Sunway City Ipoh aims to become
The first phase will include 187 beds experience. two new towers of Sunway Onsen the biggest R&R (rest and recreation)
The expansion includes, among while the second phase will include 73 Suites in Ipoh, as it has achieved a take- for travellers on the North-South
others, an eight-storey Sunway Medical beds with a gross floor area of 448,000 Within the plan, Sunway City Ipoh up rate of more than 98% for its first Expressway which could reach to four
Centre Ipoh, Ipoh’s largest shopping sq ft and more than 650 car park bays. will also be building an education tower. million vehicles during peak season. As
mall, an education campus and an campus across four acres of land. a result of the improved connectivity,
upcoming flexi-terrace development as Upcoming developments include Currently, the property arm of we are already getting a lot of interest
well as lifestyle and new experiences the development of Ipoh’s largest Sunway Property will also be Sunway Group is collaborating with from several notable F&B operators
consisting of 168 units of duo residence. shopping mall spanning more than 1 launching an upcoming flexi-terrace Majlis Bandaraya Ipoh to upgrade Jalan including more drive-thru F&B outlets
million sq ft in gross floor area with development as well as lifestyle and Tambun from the North-South in addition to the current McDonald’s
To date, Sunway City Ipoh is worth more than 2,000 car parks. The mall is new experiences consisting of 168 units Expressway exit until the Taman and Starbucks here,” said Sunway City
RM2 billion in gross development planned with a supermarket, an anchor of duo residence. The gated and Perpaduan Interchange. The upgrade Ipoh executive director Wong Wan
value. tenant, and features a gourmet garden, guarded development will feature will significantly reduce time on the Wooi in a statement yesterday.
homes with sizes ranging from 1,300 sq road with the removal of seven traffic
An eight-storey Sunway Medical

BRIEFS HUAWEI MALAYSIA, RAND Developers neutral on outlook
TEAM UP TO BUILD for industry until first-half 2023
SMART CITY ECOSYSTEM
PETALING JAYA: Huawei
Technologies (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
(Huawei Malaysia) and Rand Group
Malaysia development arm Rand
Development Sdn Bhd have signed
a memorandum of collaboration
(MoC) to develop a smart city
ecosystem, which will be adopted in
Rand’s upcoming real estate
projects. Under this MoC, Huawei KELANA JAYA: Malaysian o Rehda survey shows less than 30% are launches,” he added.
Malaysia will provide Rand with an developers remain mostly neutral optimistic for H2’22, with many holding back According to the survey, the
assortment of ICT products and about the property industry’s launches for the year
solutions including IoT outlook and the economic average percentage increase in the
communications modules and environment in the second half of price of building materials such as
operating systems, wired and 2022 (H2 2022) and H1 2023, the metal products is 32%, aluminium
wireless access, agile networks, Real Estate and Housing Developers’ 24%, glass 23%, steel 20%, timber
cloud-based distributed data Association Malaysia (Rehda) said. 19%, concrete 17%, sand 15% and
centres, and big data platforms. cement 13%.
Huawei Malaysia will also develop Of the 150 developers who the respondents are not planning priced between RM100,001 and
tailor-made innovations to match responded to the Property Industry any launches in the second half of RM250,000, Johor between Respondents are also
Rand’s needs and requirements. The Survey H1 2022 and Market Outlook this year, mainly due to delays in RM700,001 and RM1 million, while anticipating an average 18% rise in
collaboration involves both parties H2 2022/H1 2023 released yesterday, approval from authorities and Kelantan has no planned launches,“ construction costs in the second half
exploring smart buildings, smart only 20% and 24% were optimistic projects in planning stage, lack of he added. of 2022 and beyond, which could
asset management, smart about the domestic economic suitable location, business impact property prices going
hospitality, smart living, smart retail, environment and the industry’s constraints, higher number of Based on the survey, the forward.
as well as intelligent connectivity. business prospects for the second unsold units and low buyer’s respondents have also reported that
half of 2022, respectively. demand in project location. the overall costs of business Meanwhile, the survey also
RISE IN APPLICATIONS FOR operations have increased to 17% in showed that the number of units
PROPERTY LOANS: MIDF “The outlook is less optimistic The survey showed that 52% H1 2022, with the main cost launched in the first half of 2022 has
than before, but Rehda members plans to launch in the second half of components affecting cash flow decreased by 26% to 7,843 units from
KUALA LUMPUR: Loan applications continue to be committed to our this year comprising 7,459 landed being materials and labour cost, 10,665 units in the second half of
data remains stable in August 2022, nation-building role for the benefit residential units, 7,224 strata compliance and land. 2021, with two- and three-storey
indicating that demand for property of all Malaysians,” Rehda president residential units and 275 terraced houses dominating most of
was unaffected by the Overnight Datuk NK Tong said during the commercial units, with 66% “The majority of the the launched and sold units.
Policy rRate hike, as it was supported Property Industry Survey and anticipating sales performance to be respondents said they were affected
by the reopening of the economy, a Market Outlook presentation 50% and below for the first six by the current economic scenario Commercial launches, however,
research house said. Citing the data yesterday. months after the launch, said Tong. and had taken several cost-cutting rose significantly to 474 units in first
released by Bank Negara Malaysia, measures both operation- and half of 2022 versus 34 units in second
MIDF Research said property loan “However, respondents are not “Price-wise, except for Kelantan, production-wise including freezing half of 2021.
applications recovered in August hopeful about next year’s consumer Malacca, Johor, will be within the recruitment, reducing salaries,
2022, increasing to RM53.4 billion or purchasing power,“ Tong said. RM250,001 and RM500,000 range. rescheduling launch of planned The survey showed that 55% of
4.5% month-on-month (m-o-m) projects and reducing scale of the respondents have unsold
during the month after declining by According to the survey, 48% of “Malacca aims to launch units housing, while 38%, unsold
12.5% m-o-m in July 2022. It said on commercial units. – Bernama
a yearly basis, property loan
applications surged by 66.1% year- White knight rescues project, rebrands it as 168 Park Selayang
on-year in August 2022 due to the
low base effect caused by the PETALING JAYA: Builder company The rebranded 168 Park Selayang project back to life. Selayang Star City issue as it was the
lockdown imposed in August 2021. Infra Segi Sdn Bhd will be launching is set to be a landmark development, With a proven 27-year track main contractor appointed by the
The research house said the total 168 Park Selayang, a white knight bringing a modern feel to the area previous developer.
loan approved for the purchase of development project located along with its three residential tower blocks record, Infra Segi has built a few
property increased marginally to Jalan Kuching in Selayang. and a two-level commercial mall. iconic and notable projects including “We were as equally frustrated as
RM23.3 billion or 2.4% m-o-m in Infra Segi is the approved white knight Avani Sepang Goldcoast, Menara the 680 buyers when the project was
August 2022. – Bernama The property, previously known as by the High Court to undertake and Surian in Mutiara Damansara, Nadi abandoned. However, seeing the
Selayang Star City, was abandoned by revive the Selayang Star City project. Bangsar, Scott Garden in Jalan Klang potential of the location due to its
IOI CITY MALL WELCOMES the initial developer in 2016. This The founders of Infra Segi established Lama, and Royal Bintang Villa Resort close proximity to Kuala Lumpur, high
HOME DECOR AVENUE revival ends the six-year wait for 168 Park Selayang Sdn Bhd in 2021 in Cherating, Kuantan. accessibility and the rapid
buyers of the abandoned with the intention of bringing the development of the area, Infra Segi,
KUALA LUMPUR: IOI City Mall, the development. 168 Park Selayang Sdn Bhd CEO the parent company decided to
largest mall in Malaysia is welcoming Edward Lum said it is not new to the become the white knight developer of
a home décor avenue at its recently- the entire project.
opened Phase Two. The newly-added Site photo of
outlets offer a wide selection of home 168 Park “On resuming the construction
furnishing essentials such as furniture, Selayang. works and reconceptualising the
dining, bedding, kitchenette and entire project, our main aim is to bring
accessories from local and the balance between an urban
international brands including Italy lifestyle, business and leisure to the
and Japan for home décor lovers. neighbourhood. The first phase of 168
Among the reputable brands to be Park Selayang will consist of the
found there are Majuhome Concept, construction of Block C and mall
Nitori, Signature, Lorenzo, AI Home podium followed by the second phase
and Serta joining the existing home construction of Block A starting in
improvement outlets HomePro, Q4’22 and the final phase will be the
Harvey Norman and Parkson. IOI construction of Block B which is
Properties Group CEO Datuk Voon Tin estimated to start in Q2’23,” he said in
Yow said IOI City Mall is also occupied a statement yesterday.
by trendy fashion brands,
supermarkets, cineplexes, cafes and The upcoming modern design
restaurants on its 2.5 million sq ft of community mall is targeted to open in
lettable space. IOI City Mall Phase Two Q1’24 and has a net lettable area of
opened its door to visitors on Aug 25. 235,000 sq ft with 850 parking bays.
– Bernama The mall has attracted the attention of
international brands seeking retail
space along the bustling Jalan
Kuching.

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% RM m RM m RM m

49.0 Institutions 785.5 741.3 44.2

23.1 Retail 381.6 339.4 42.2

27.9 Foreign 392.2 478.6 -86.4

100.0 1559.3 1559.3 0 6.25 21.81 131.33 45.71 4.42 24.79 10.40 2.50
KLCI STI HANG SENG SCI NIKKEI TSEC KOSPI S&P/ASX200
Preliminary stats (excluding trade amendments). For final data, please refer to www.bursamalaysia.com 1,380.57 3,083.19 3,025.51 26,396.83 13,081.24 2,202.47
Source: Bursa Malaysia 16,701.03 6,647.50

KL MARKET SUMMARY OpenSys wants to rope in
October 12, 2022

INDICES 9,852.40 CHANGE -48.47 more institutional investors
FBMEMAS
FBMKLCI 1,380.57 -6.25
CONSUMER PRODUCTS 544.35 -3.42
INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS 169.24 -1.35
CONSTRUCTION 150.81 -0.27
FINANCIAL SERVICES 15,923.70 +38.63
ENERGY 674.78 -0.98 o Financial services
TELECOMMUNICATIONS 553.12 -3.61 solutions provider
HEALTH CARE 1,489.14 +14.29 completes transfer to
TRANSPORTATION 784.01 +4.60 Main Market
PROPERTY 604.08 -4.92
PLANTATION 6,364.52 -11.23
FBMSHA 9,821.63 -89.15
FBMACE 4,631.37 -21.47
TECHNOLOGY 57.11 -1.85

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1.847 BIL RM1.559 BIL [email protected]

5 MOST ACTIVES PETALING JAYA: OpenSys (M) Bhd, a
October 12, 2022 solutions provider for the financial services,
telecommunications and utilities
STOCK VOL CLSG (sen) +/– (sen) industries, aims to increase the number of From left: OpenSys group CFO Winnie Ong, chief compliance officer Chee Hong Soon, Lim,
HSI-CJW 102,780,600 7.5 -0.5 its institutional investors following the OpenSys Technologies CEO Luke Sebastian, business process outsourcing senior vice president
CITAGLB 55,949,400 28.5 +3.5 completion of the transfer of its listing to the Koh Lea Cheong, and software development & integration senior vice president Wong Siew
TOPGLOV 48,947,700 63.5 +1.0 Main Market of Bursa Malaysia. Pooi at the listing transfer ceremony.
HSI-CJO 37,481,800 5.0 -0.5
PRIVA 35,009,600 12.0 1.0 CEO Eric Lim said the listing transfer
gives the group greater access to a broader
5 TOP GAINERS capital market as well as to attract more For its Smart TCR business, OpenSys has online marketplace.
October 12, 2022 institutional investors, given that its products three banks on board thus far – Hong Leong “We aim to collaborate with partner
comply with syariah and environmental, Bank, Affin Bank and Alliance Bank. It is in
STOCK VOL CLSG (RM) +/– RM social & governance requirements. close discussions with four other banks to banks to offer customers various solar
HSI-HKH 6,000 2.20 +0.50 initiate pilot projects. financing packages with attractive rates to
NESTLE 49,200 130.00 +0.50 “Currently, because we were in the ACE boost adoption,” Lim added on buySolar.
RAPID 13,600 14.50 +0.32 Market, we have a single-digit percentage of “The adoption of new digitalisation
KLK 1,074,300 20.10 +0.30 institutional investors. We do have solutions such as Smart TCR will continue OpenSys was listed on the ACE Market in
KLUANG 2,000 4.00 +0.25 insurance funds that have invested in us. to spur our profitability,” Lim said. January 2004. It has distributed dividends
That’s why we’re looking forward to get on for the past 12 years, of which the group
5 TOP LOSERS the Main Market to attract more institutional The group said its Smart TCR managed to pay quarterly dividends for 17
October 12, 2022 investors,” he told a press conference at the automatically counts, verifies and stores quarters.
transfer listing ceremony yesterday. cash as well as speeds up the processing
STOCK VOL CLSG (RM) +/– RM time of cash transactions, which increases For the first half of FY22, OpenSys’s net
MPI 463,900 25.88 -1.22 Lim said the group is optimistic of bank teller efficiency, allowing them to profit rose 16.89% to RM5.39 million from
DIN045801028 103.00 -0.50 prospects for the rest of the year and focus on products and services advisory RM4.61 million in the corresponding period
UWC 100 3.49 -0.45 beyond as it leverages on its strong clientele and customer query assistance. last year. Revenue for the six months grew
VITROX 3,678,400 6.80 -0.37 and increasing reputation. 24.3% to RM35.6 million from RM28.6
PMBTECH-WA 986,700 3.28 -0.30 In addition, Lim said its solar segment million in the same period last year on the
“Our strong order book of RM38 million through the buySolar online marketplace back of an increase in hardware revenue,
2,600 will bode well for the current financial year has gained traction among solar power largely contributed by delivery of CRM to its
as well as building up momentum for our providers, financiers and insurers. Year to banking customers as well as the increased
core and new business segments moving date, buySolar has a total of 24 industry revenue from software solutions and
forward,” he said. players after it recently added four solar services segment from the maintenance
power providers and two banks to the services and SmartCIT.
OpenSys products include cash
recycling machines, buySolar, as well as the
new smart teller cash recycler (Smart TCR).

EXCHANGE RATES OCTOBER 12, 2022 Plenty of opportunities in Cambodia,
Malaysian downstream palm oil players told
Foreign currency Bank sell Bank buy Bank buy
KUALA LUMPUR: Cambodia can be a land reference point for industry standards in the year expanding by 21.71% to US$300.37 million.
1 US DOLLAR TT/OD TT OD of opportunity for Malaysian downstream case of Cambodian rubber products. Major Cambodian exports to Malaysia
1 AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR 4.7490 4.6160 4.6060 palm oil companies keen to tap overseas
1 BRUNEI DOLLAR 2.9860 2.8690 2.8530 markets, said caretaker Plantations “The same can be replicated for comprised milled rice, oil palm fresh fruit
1 CANADIAN DOLLAR 3.2940 3.1990 3.1910 Industries and Commodities Minister downstream palm oil products with more bunches, peppercorn, rubber, fabrics,
1 EURO 3.4340 3.3430 3.3310 Datuk Zuraida Kamaruddin. Malaysian companies investing in the electrical components, and other industrial
1 NEWZEALAND DOLLAR 4.6060 4.4580 4.4380 development of Cambodia’s palm oil and agricultural products, while key
1 SINGAPORE DOLLAR 2.6550 2.5590 2.5430 She said Cambodia, with its population of sector,” she said. imports include auto parts, food &
1 STERLING POUND 3.2940 3.1990 3.1910 17 million, is a major importer of Malaysian beverages and electronic products.
1 SWISS FRANC 5.2080 5.0440 5.0240 agriculture products, especially palm oil. The minister highlighted that Malaysia is
100 UAE DIRHAM 4.7400 4.6320 4.6170 The country recently celebrated the 65th currently Cambodia’s third largest investor On another note, Zuraida highlighted
100 BANGLADESHTAKA 130.6100 123.9000 123.7000 anniversary of diplomatic ties with Malaysia. behind China and South Korea, with foreign that the European Union’s (EU) anti-palm
100 CHINESE RENMINBI 4.7440 4.4390 4.2390 direct investment worth US$3.53 billion oil campaign has not affected Malaysia’s
100 HONGKONG DOLLAR 66.2000 63.8000 “In fact, trade volumes between both from 1994-2020. production or exports.
100 INDIAN RUPEE 61.0500 58.0400 N/A countries have only gone up over the years. In
100 INDONESIAN RUPIAH 5.8600 5.5000 57.8400 2021, Cambodia imported over seven million “Thus far, Malaysia’s investments are She said allegations levelled at Malaysia
100 JAPANESE YEN 0.0319 0.0289 5.3000 tonnes of palm oil compared with only over mainly focused on the banking, over forced labour and destruction of the
100 NEWTAIWAN DOLLAR 3.2520 3.1500 0.0239 one million tonnes in the previous year. telecommunications, power generation environment are baseless and, in fact, 35%
100 PAKISTAN RUPEE 16.0000 and entertainment sectors,” she noted. of Malaysian palm oil carried the internationally
100 PHILIPPINE PESO 2.2300 N/A 3.1400 “In this regard, apart from making the acclaimed Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil
100 QATAR RIYAL 8.1800 2.0900 N/A kingdom an export destination for a myriad According to the General Department of certification. “No other country in the world
100 SAUDI RIYAL 131.2400 7.7100 of palm oil-related products, the Malaysian Customs and Excise of Cambodia, trade has this level of certification for its palm oil.”
100THAI BAHT 127.5700 124.5900 1.8900 partner can embark on technology and between Cambodia and Malaysia was
12.9900 121.1100 7.5100 know-how transfers which will ultimately worth US$503.0 million in 2021, up 13% Zuraida said the Ministry of Plantation
11.5200 124.3900 assist the Cambodian agriculture and over the previous year. Industries and Commodities has embarked
120.9100 plantation sectors in achieving their full on the “Global Movement to Champion the
11.1200 potential,” she said in a statement yesterday. Cambodian exports to Malaysia stood at Goodness of Palm Oil” campaign to raise
US$101.32 million, up 2.22%, while imports awareness about the high quality of
Source: Malayan Banking Berhad/Bernama Zuraida noted that Malaysia is already a totalled US$401.7 million, up 16.1%, with the Malaysian palm oil. – Bernama
kingdom’s trade deficit with Malaysia for last

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Petronas Chemicals completes acquisition of Sweden’s Perstorp

KUALA LUMPUR: Petronas Chemicals Group specialty chemicals industry. crucial chapter for both companies, with plans to billion) in the clean-tech projects.
Bhd (PCG) has completed its acquisition of “It also goes beyond earnings potential. expand Perstorp’s global presence by Mohd Yusri highlighted that Project Air is a
Perstorp Holding AB (Perstorp), a leading strengthening its position in the Asia Pacific
sustainability-driven global specialty chemicals Perstorp is a strategic fit with its similar values markets, among others. game-changer for the chemical industry, moving
company based in Sweden for RM7.31 billion. and talented workforce who are experts in the from fossil raw materials to recycled and bio-
industry,” he said. He noted that Perstorp has several projects based feedstock.
The acquisition is expected to accelerate its lined up for the near future including the launch
portfolio diversification and venture into In May, PCG signed a securities purchase of Project Air, which aims to reduce carbon “At full capacity, it will reduce global carbon
specialty chemicals, the group said in a agreement with Financière Forêt S.à.r.l (a emissions through the production of sustainable dioxide emissions by close to 500,000 tonnes per
statement filed with Bursa Malaysia yesterday. company under PAI Partners), a European methanol. year from today’s levels, corresponding to 1% of
private equity firm, to acquire the entire equity current emissions in Sweden,” he said.
PCG managing director and CEO Mohd interest in Perstorp. “Recently, the European Union (EU)
Yusri Mohamed Yusof said the acquisition is Innovation Fund selected Project Air as one of 17 Mohd Yusri also added that Perstorp’s Finite
part of the group’s stepping-out strategy, Mohd Yusri emphasised that the group largescale green tech projects,” he said, adding Material Neutral initiatives will serve as a catalyst
creating a new platform for growth in the intends to continue preserving and growing the that the EU is investing over €1.8 billion (RM8.2 for PCG’s projects towards achieving its net zero
value of Perstorp as the next few years will be a carbon emissions aspiration by 2050. – Bernama

GCAP appointed as UCrest leads investment
non-revenue water in US’ Docsun Biomed
specialist in Sarawak
oBoth companies agree to cross-license each hospital platform with telehealth and CMS
KUALA LUMPUR: G Capital Bhd other’s technologies capabilities and over 30 FDA/CE approved
(GCAP) 51%-owned subsidiary G wireless medical devices connecting to the
Capital Water Solutions Sdn Bhd PETALING JAYA: UCrest Bhd has signed an wireless medical devices, and non-contact mobile app and via cloud with the
(GCAP Water Solutions) has accepted agreement to invest and to lead the vital signs software as medical devices. patented proprietary IOMT technology
letter of award from Exxor Technologies investment of US’ Docsun Biomed Limited, and unique artificial intelligence
Sdn Bhd to be the non-revenue water a medical technology provider of non- Two companies have also signed a processing capability.
(NRW) specialist for “70km Leak contact, non-invasive, non-intrusive vital distribution agreement where Docsun is
Detection and Pipe Inspection for signs software as medical device. appointed by UCrest as the exclusive “iMedic-Docsun integrated product is a
Sarawak Rural Water Supply distributor for the US market of the iMedic- platform for chronic disease management
Department – Samarahan Divisional Docsun owns a leading US medical Docsun integrated products. Docsun has and simple acute diseases consultation and
(JBALB Samarahan)”. technology company. It also has a committed to contributing US$10 million health monitoring, and we are rolling out
subsidiary in Taiwan and India. Docsun (RM46 million) or more revenue over a the integrated products in the US market as
The project is initiated, managed Non-Contact Vitals technologies have three-year period. it has the biggest potential,” remarked
and funded by JBALB Sarawak. Exxor already been used in hospitals as Health Docsun president Ted Huang.
Technologies is the main contractor of Monitoring System and integrated into Today, vital signs such as heart rate,
this project. dashboard in monitoring the health status blood pressure, blood oxygen are measured UCrest CEO Eg Kah Yee said the Docsun
of drivers of public transportation and using medical devices with sensor having non-contact technologies is based on
GCAP executive director Datuk Yap trucks. direct contact with the body. Cholesterol robust artificial technologies, and it will
Yee Ping said with this award, G Capital and blood sugar are obtained from blood continue to include measurement of many
Water Solutions’ total orderbook stood In addition, both parties also agreed to samples using invasive method. other vital signs and biomarkers.
at RM9 million. cross-licensing of each other’s
technologies and that Docsun non-contact With Docsun non-contact technologies, “We develop iMedic with the focus to
NRW is basically water that has been vital technology is to be integrated with these vitals are obtained from the facial empower patients to manage their own
produced but is “lost” before it reaches iMedic – “iMedic with non-contact vitals” video image of a patient taken using the health, shifting some of the personal health
the end user. Losses can be physical to market globally. The integrated product camera of the smart phone or the laptop. responsibility to the patients by having all
losses (tank overflow, pipe burst and is the first digital health platform in the With its proprietary OCT technology that is kinds of medical devices at home
leaks, and pipe flushing) or commercial world that consists of Smart Clinic color-agnostic, the powerful artificial connecting to the platform accessing their
losses (water theft, metering Management System (CMS) with robust intelligent system can extract several vital EMR and online doctor consultation,
inaccuracies, and meter reading errors). digitalised Electronic Medical Record signs regardless of the color tone of the turning home into a clinic.
(EMR), Internet of Medical Things (IOMT) subject.
“Completing by December 2022 “With the non-contact vitals technology,
using the advanced leak detection UCrest’s iMedic system is a digital accessibility and convenience are
technology, reducing NRW on leaking improved significantly. Cost will also be
is no longer just a mere pipe reduced substantially since most people
replacement stretching a few hundred have smartphone and/or laptop,” he added.
kilometres but a correct fix at the
leaking points.”

The expansion in NRW field is in line
with the government’s target in the 12th
Malaysian Plan, which aimed to reduce
NRW to 25%.

Kulim signs FFB purchase agreement with Wild Asia, Eng Lee Heng

PETALING JAYA: Kulim (Malaysia) Bhd has Kulim continues its effort to share its experience Kulim, a wholly owned subsidiary of Johor Wild Asia
entered into a two-year purchase agreement of and knowledge while encouraging more Corp, is focused on strengthening the managing
certified fresh fruit bunch (FFB) with Wild Asia smallholders to attain RSPO certification. turnaround of the company through continuing director Ken
and Eng Lee Heng Trading (ELH) to bolster the mechanisation and digitalisation at its oil palm Yeong, Mohd
production of traceable and sustainable palm oil “I am optimistic that this pilot project will be plantations to overcome the acute labour Faris, Wild Asia
that meets the standards of the roundtable on able to demonstrate to more smallholders the shortage, and enhanced sustainability practices general manager
sustainable palm oil (RSPO). value of being RSPO-compliant that is not only resulting from its ongoing commitment to Lim Ying Ying,
better for the environment, but also on how it continuously strengthen its environmental, Kulim
The purchase agreement is expected to can increase their revenue and profitability,” he social, and governance platform. commercial
increase the production of Identity Preserved said. division head
palm oil at Kulim’s Sindora Mill in Kluang, Johor Lokman Izam
and contribute to the company’s revenue and Abd Aziz, ELH
profitability. Trading director
Eng Poh Wuu
With the assistance of Wild Asia, Kulim was and director Eng
able to create a new model for working with FFB Hwa Sai at the
dealers. This new purchase agreement ensures signing
there is a fair benefit share of RSPO premiums, ceremony.
allowing dealers to empower more Kulim has been providing advisory and
smallholders. technical support for its 21 FFB outgrowers
(including dealers, small estates and
By working with Wild Asia under the Wild smallholders) and three of them had been
Asia Groups Scheme (WAGS), smallholders are RSPO-certified thus far. Kulim rewards its RSPO-
supported to meet the global RSPO certification certified smallholders with an additional
standard. WAGS is a programme developed by premium to encourage more participation. It
Wild Asia to provide technical and management has set a target for all of its FFB outgrowers to
support for smallholders to have their attain RSPO certification.
production be independently certified, allowing
them to participate in the global sustainable
palm oil value chain.

On top of enhancing physical traceability
from the estate to mill for Kulim’s Identity
Preserved palm oil production, this agreement
is a testament of the company’s ongoing
smallholder inclusion programme to encourage
more smallholders to attain RSPO certification.

Kulim managing director Mohd Faris Adli
Shukery said as a founding member of RSPO,

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Malaysian EPMB, Blueshark put smart
Genomics, electric-scooters on fast lane
Health Ministry
arm in research
cooperation
PETALING JAYA: Automotive o Companies to cooperate with Blueshark business logistics by empowering
PETALING JAYA: Malaysian Genomics parts manufacturer EP Ecosystem and Malaysian Green Technology corporates and small and medium
Resource Centre Bhd wholly owned Manufacturing Bhd (EPMB) & Climate Change Corp to spur adoption of enterprises (SME) while facilitating
subsidiary MGRC Therapeutics Sdn Bhd alongside smart electric scooter two-wheel e-vehicles the gig economy – thus providing
(MGRC-T) has entered into a provider EP Blueshark Sdn Bhd career opportunities for the B40
cooperation agreement with the have partnered with Blueshark community.
National Institutes of Health,Malaysia Ecosystem Sdn Bhd and Malaysian
(NIH), providing a framework for Green Technology & Climate MoC with other infrastructure
collaboration in medical research on Change Corp (MGTC) to facilitate and operational partners will also
genomics and biopharmaceuticals. the adoption of smart electric be signed in the near future.
scooters in Malaysia. EP Blueshark is a sub- The MoC will enhance the
NIH, which is under the purview of EPMB and EP Blueshark inked a subsidiary of EPMB. BlueShark infrastructure of two-wheel electric EPMB deputy executive chairman
the Ministry of Health, comprises six memorandum of cooperation Ecosystem is wholly owned by vehicles with the first ecosystem to Zulkefly Baharuddin believes the
institutes that focus on biomedical (MoC) with Blueshark Ecosystem Blueshark Group Ltd (HK), a support its growth on a national most effective way to accelerate EV
research, public health and and MGTC yesterday. company registered in Hong Kong. scale. The aim is also to catalyse adoption is by providing consumers
epidemiology, clinical research, the access to the product.
behavioural health research, health From left: Chong, MGTC CEO Shamsul Bahar Mohd Nor and EPMB executive chairman Hamidon Abdullah at the
management and health policies. NIH is signing ceremony. “As an industry first-mover,
mandated to conduct high-impact Blueshark is the most credible
health research to improve the quality of brand with the technology,
life of the people. The research infrastructure and market-
conducted by NIH is in line with the readiness at this juncture which
Health Research Priority Areas for each can deliver exactly that,” he said.
five-yearly Malaysia Plans.
Blueshark Ecosystem CEO
MGRC-T specialises in genomics and (Asean) Jeff Chong said it will be
biopharmaceutical services with making its products accessible to
proprietary know-how and intellectual all, especially the B40 group.
property related to the research,
development, and processing of genetic “We will be putting a lot of focus
screening tests, as well as the on empowering this underserved
manufacturing of cell therapies, group of people with subsidies,
including immunotherapy for various green jobs creation, green
types of cancer. entrepreneurship programs and
much more,” he said.
Under this agreement, the parties
will explore joint training in the field of The first phase of a pilot
medical research, exchange research programme will come in the Klang
materials, and partake in scientific data Valley to demonstrate the feasibility
presentation and publication. Additionally, of the platform and ecosystem. With
the agreement will enable the exchange of the Blueshark R1 smart electric
experts and personnel, including scooter, riders will be able to
postgraduate research and students on experience the integrated ArkRide
adjunct appointments, short- and long- OS that is proprietary to Blueshark,
term research attachments, co-supervision complemented by a lithium iron
of students conducting research and phosphate battery-swap technology
internships, as well as other areas of to enable a seamless recharge while
cooperation to be mutually decided. on-the-go.

Malaysian Genomics executive Introduced with a commercially
director Datuk Alvin Joseph Nesakumar viable leasing model, Blueshark
said: “The cooperation agreement aims to enable SME and corporates
enables us to explore ways that we can to lower total running costs across
work together with NIH to improve the the entire ecosystem. Blueshark’s
quality of our genomics and first 3S centre will open soon in
biopharmaceutical services that can Glenmarie.
contribute to improving the health of the
rakyat. We consider this collaboration a Paragon Globe inks design and build factory deal with Shimano Components
good step in encouraging and promoting
research in genomics and biopharma- PETALING JAYA: Paragon Globe Nenas Industrial Park, Johor, with a the confidence of Shimano manufacturing plant in Pekan Nenas,
ceuticals that will be mutually beneficial.” Bhd wholly owned subsidiary built-up area of 135,343 sq ft and Components in Paragon Globe’s Johor, in 1990.
Paragon Bizhub Sdn Bhd has inked land area measuring 4.95 acres for capabilities to provide a well-
NIH manager Dr S Asmaliza Ismail a design and build factory deal RM45 million based on Paragon planned industrial project. Shimano Components managing
said it is keen to work with specialists with Shimano Components Bizhub’s design and build concept. director Chia Chin Seng said the two
such as Malaysian Genomics to (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd. It is expected to be completed in Shimano Components is a units complement its existing
exchange knowledge in various fields of 2024. Japanese multinational manufacturing manufacturing facility in Pekan
medical research. Shimano Components has company in the bicycle components Nenas and it will continue to invest.
purchased two units of the single- Paragon Globe executive manufacturing and fishing equipment
storey detached factory with a chairman Datuk Seri Edwin Tan business. It has been investing in “This transaction is in line with
double-storey office in Pekan Pei Seng the deal demonstrates Malaysia since it established its the company’s growth and
expansion,” said Chia.

Cradle approves 28 CIP Spark, CIP Sprint grants worth RM8.24m

PETALING JAYA: Cradle Fund Sdn business model innovation and development grants, we believe it will Five startup founders (CIP Spark recipients) with their respective teams at the
Bhd, under the Ministry of Science, market-fit solutions. The awarding of bridge the gap for them to cross the engagement session for CIP Spark & CIP Sprint batch 1. Also present are Juliana (
Technology & Innovation, has these grants will act as a bridge for ‘valley of death’ in startup life cycle as third from left) and Cradle acting group CEO Norman Mathieu Vanhaecke (fourth
approved 28 startups for the first three them to further develop and we help accelerate product from left).
batches under the CIP Spark & CIP strengthen the product, validate the commercialisation,” she added.
Sprint programmes with a total of business model and assist in the
RM8.24 million as of September 2022. commercialisation and market The 11 startups that were
access before the next stage of fund announced as the pioneer batch
Launched in March of this year, raising. This will definitely broaden recipients include Beebag, CoKeeps,
both conditional grants were the commercialisation funding Officio.work, Apping Technology,
allocated under the 12th Malaysia funnel within the ecosystem. Green QR, Cloud Theatre, De Eco SR
Plan with the aim to support the Hygiene, Pinetop Technologies, Core
holistic development and “Cradle, as the focal point agency Halal, Delyva and Neuon Ai.
commercialisation for startups via for the early-stage startup ecosystem
various value-added services to help sees this as a definite and proactive CIP Spark is a conditional
nurture, develop and prepare them effort in line with the government’s development grant that offers a
with business model development, aspiration for the nation to be financing period of up to 18 months
market validation and market access. recognised as the leading startup and is open to individuals, private
hub. Cradle will continue to support companies, limited liability
Cradle senior vice president of and empower the local startup partnerships and Sdn Bhd companies.
grant Juliana Jan said these 28 ecosystem by addressing one of the
startups, drawn from a range of biggest pain points faced by early- CIP Sprint is a conditional convertible
various industry verticals, have stage startups, which is funding. By commercialisation grant that offers
shown great potentials in terms of assisting these startups with financing for 18 months and is open to
technological advancement applied, Sdn Bhd companies, and university and
research institute spinoffs.

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Singapore GDP growth to ease in Q3

o Global recession risks keep central bank in 4.4% year-on-year in the second As with many other countries, and which of its settings will change.
delicate balancing act, economists expect it to quarter this year, though it had stubbornly high inflation remains the Instead of interest rates, the MAS
tighten policy tomorrow contracted 0.2% on a quarter-on- key risk this year. The International
quarter seasonally adjusted basis. Monetary Fund on Tuesday warned of manages policy by letting the local
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s economy is economists in a Reuters poll. recession risks for a third of the global dollar rise or fall against currencies of
expected to have expanded at a slower The manufacturing industry, the That raises the risk of a technical economy. its main trading partners within an
pace in the third quarter, underlining recession, broadly defined as two undisclosed band, known as the
the central bank’s challenge as it Asian financial hub’s main growth consecutive quarters of quarter-on- Economists are watching to see Singapore dollar Nominal Effective
balances the urgency of tackling engine, has underperformed due to quarter contractions. whether Singapore’s official inflation Exchange Rate, or S$NEER.
inflation without triggering a steep slowing global economic activity, forecast would be revised when the
recession by over-tightening policy. though the services sector outlook has Maybank economist Chua Hak Bin central bank releases its monetary It adjusts its policy via three levers:
improved after the removal of most said there is a “rising risk of a technical policy statement, which is also due on the slope, mid-point and width of the
Advance data on Friday is expected Covid-19 curbs and the return of recession”, and added that he isn’t Friday. policy band.
to show GDP expanded 3.4% in July- international conferences and events expecting the central bank to tighten
September from a year ago, according in the past month. monetary policy aggressively given Analysts are expecting the Economists including Maybank’s
to the median forecast of 19 the growth concerns. Singapore labour market to remain Chua, who expect MAS to tighten only
The city-state’s economy expanded tight, and prices to continue climbing. via one lever largely cited the weak
The Singapore government had growth outlook.
downgrade its 2022 GDP growth Sixteen economists forecast the
forecast range to 3% to 4% from 3% to Monetary Authority of Singapore The MAS has tightened monetary
5% in August, citing the weakening (MAS) to tighten its policy, but are policy four times in a row, with the
external demand outlook. divided on how aggressive it will be latest in July in an out-of-cycle move. –
Reuters

August contraction puts UK economy on brink of recession BRIEFS BANK OF KOREA LIFTS RATE TO
TAME INFLATION, SUPPORT WON
LONDON: Britain’s economy looks set to go Manufacturing fell by 1.6% from July and suggests that the recession won’t end until
into recession as data showed it unexpectedly more maintenance than unusual in the North late 2023 at the earliest,“ Tombs said. SEOUL: South Korea’s central bank yesterday
shrank in August, underscoring the challenge Sea hit the mining and quarrying sector hikes its key interest rate by half a percentage
for Prime Minister Liz Truss to make good on which includes oil and gas. It slumped by The International Monetary Fund said on point to a decade high as it tries to tackle
her promises to speed up growth. 8.2%. Tuesday it expected British GDP to grow in surging inflation and support the plunging
2023 but only by 0.3%. won. The Bank of Korea lifted borrowing
Weakness in manufacturing and “Many other consumer-facing services costs to 3% – the highest since 2012 –
maintenance work in North Sea oil and gas struggled, with retail, hairdressers and hotels That was stronger than its forecasts for the marking the latest in a series of increases
fields contributed to a 0.3% fall in gross all faring relatively poorly,“ ONS Chief economies of Germany and Italy to shrink since last year, when they were at rock
domestic product from July, and the report Economist Grant Fitzner said. next year as they feel the full force of gas bottom to fight the impact of the pandemic.
also showed how a jump in inflation was supply cuts from Russia caused by the war “Additional inflationary pressures and the
hitting consumers. GDP in September is likely to be weakened with Ukraine. risks to the foreign exchange sector have
by a one-off public holiday to mark the funeral increased, affected by the rising Korean won
A Reuters poll of economists had pointed of Queen Elizabeth. Truss and finance minister Kwasi to US dollar exchange rate, while inflation
to zero growth. Kwarteng have promised to speed up has remained high,“ the central bank said in a
Further ahead, Britain’s economy looks set economic growth but their plan for unfunded press release. The latest decision comes as
July’s increase in output was revised down to slow sharply as surging inflation hits tax cuts sent financial markets into turmoil Asia’s fourth-largest economy recovers from
to 0.1% from a previous estimate of 0.2%, and households and forces the Bank of England and has raised expectations for how quickly a Covid-induced slowdown with a rebound
in the three months to August GDP fell 0.3%, (BoE) to raise interest rates quickly, even as the BoE will push up borrowing costs. in demand – although it is now struggling
its first decline since early 2021 when the activity stagnates. with rising fuel and raw material prices. – AFP
country was mired in the coronavirus crisis. The central bank is also trying to slow the
Samuel Tombs, an economist with surge in market interest rates which has put TOYOTA STARTS ASSEMBLING
“The ongoing squeeze on household Pantheon Macroeconomics, said around one- pension funds under severe strain. It has said CARS AT NEW MYANMAR PLANT
finances continues to weigh on growth, and third of households no longer had meaningful it will end its emergency bond-buying
likely to have caused the UK economy to enter savings and the 30% with a mortgage were support scheme on Friday. TOKYO: Toyota Motor Corp said yesterday it
a technical recession from the third quarter of likely to reduce expenditure as borrowing had begun assembling cars at a new plant in
this year,“ Yael Selfin, chief economist at costs went up. However, amid calls from the funds for a Myanmar that was put on hold for more than
KPMG UK, said. deadline extension, the Financial Times 19 months after a military coup and during the
“The combination of the protracted hit to yesterday cited three sources as saying the coronavirus pandemic. The Japanese
The economy was now believed to be back real incomes from mortgage refinancing, the BoE had signalled privately to lenders that it automaker said the plant, which is opening
at its size just before the pandemic, having usual lags between changes in corporate was prepared to continue the emergency even as other firms have pulled out of the
previously been estimated at 1.1% above that, sentiment and spending decisions, and the programme beyond Friday if market country, had begun to assemble one or two
the Office for National Statistics said. constraints macro policymakers now face conditions demanded it. – Reuters Hilux trucks per day, working from parts kits
shipped to Myanmar in September. The plant
Britain’s economy looks set to slow had originally been due to open in February
sharply as surging inflation hits 2021, the same month that the military seized
households, forcing the BoE to raise power to stop former leader Aung San Suu
interest rates quickly. - AFPPIX Kyi’s National League for Democracy forming a
new government. – Reuters
Apple, Samsung to upgrade phones in India for 5G December rollout
INTEL PLANS TO SLASH JOBS IN
NEW DELHI: Apple Inc and Samsung “5G will be enabled via a software update attended. FACE OF PC SLOWDOWN: REPORT
Electronics will upgrade software for their 5G- and will start rolling out to iPhone users in The agenda includes “prioritising” the
enabled phones in India by December, the December.” BENGALURU: Chipmaker Intel Corp is planning
companies said yesterday, as Indian release of software upgrades for supporting a major reduction in headcount, likely
authorities press mobile phone Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi the high-speed network, the notice for the numbering in the thousands, in the face of a
manufacturers to adopt the high-speed launched 5G services on Oct 1 amid much closed-door meeting stated. slowdown in the personal computer market,
network. fanfare, with leading telecom operator Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday. The
Reliance Jio saying it would make the service While telecom players and smartphone layoffs will be announced as early as this
Apple said it would push software available in four cities, while rival Bharti Airtel makers have been holding discussions with month and some of Intel’s divisions, including
upgrades to recent models including the targeted eight cities. each other, ironing out compatibility issues the sales and marketing group, could see cuts
iPhone 14, 13, 12 and iPhone SE, which between the specific 5G technology of affecting about 20% of staff, according to the
industry sources say, do not yet support the A Samsung India spokesman said the telecom companies in India and phone report. The company in July slashed its annual
network. company would roll out updates across all its software is taking time, one of the industry sales and profit forecasts after missing
5G devices by mid-November. sources said. estimates for second-quarter results. Decades-
“We are working with our carrier partners high inflation and the reopening of offices and
in India to bring the best 5G experience to Ministry of electronics and IT officials held A Google spokesman said yesterday: “Pixel schools have led people to spend less on PCs
iPhone users as soon as network validation a meeting yesterday dedicated to 5G 7, 7 Pro and Pixel 6a are 5G capable devices. than they did during pandemic-related
and testing for quality and performance is adoption, which executives from Apple, We are actively working with the Indian lockdowns. – Reuters
completed,“ Apple said in a statement. Samsung, Vivo and Xiaomi, and telecom carriers to enable functionality at the earliest.”
operators Reliance, Airtel and Vodafone Idea – Reuters UNIQLO OWNER SET FOR
RECORD ANNUAL PROFIT

TOKYO: Japan’s Fast Retailing Co, owner of
clothing brand Uniqlo, is expected to post a
record annual profit today as the yen’s slump
has boosted the value of its overseas sales
even as soaring living costs dampen
prospects for retailers. The company, Japan’s
biggest retailer, has posted strong
performances in North America and Europe in
the first three quarters of the fiscal year that
ended in August, but investors will look for
signs of a recovery in China, its biggest foreign
market with nearly 900 stores. The company is
a bellwether for global retailers operating in
China, the world’s second-biggest economy
but where sales and profits have been hurt by
strict Covid-19 control measures. – Reuters

T H U R S DAY
13 OCTOBER 2022

Ktuhmlooeurreovepals face Lansbury left
an indelible
WHEN it comes to creating awareness for mark in the
causes, celebrities often take it upon entertainment
themselves to use their platform for this industry. – AFP
purpose. Be it health or social affairs, their
involvement can spark one to take action.

Hence, Khloe Kardashian felt the
responsibility to speak out about her recent
face tumour operation. After noticing
“numerous stories” on the “ever-evolving
bandage” on her left cheek, the reality star
revealed that she had discovered a tumour on
her face.

“A few days later I was told I need to have an
immediate operation to remove a tumour from
my face,” Kardashian revealed, adding she is
“grateful” doctors were “able to get everything.”

“All my margins appear clear and now we are
onto the healing process,” she said.

Apart from that, she also reminded
“everyone to get checked, and frequently.”

Even for those who are not “pre-composed
to melanomas, Kardashian stress to take it
seriously. “Please take this seriously and do
regular self-exams as well as our annual
checkups.” – by John Tan

STAGE and silver screen star Angela Legend, she wrote
Lansbury died peacefully in her sleep
at her Los Angeles home on Tuesday. o The much-loved Angela Lansbury’s most iconic roles
The 96-year-old was best known to TV include a TV sleuth and a singing teapot
audiences as mystery writer and amateur
Khloe urged fans to get regular health check-ups. sleuth Jessica Fletcher on Murder, She Wrote. stars on the Walk of Fame – one for her movie beautiful legacy you’ve left. You have
– YOUTUBE Lansbury was also the voice of the caring Mrs work and one for TV – and, in 2014, she was influenced generations of actors to aspire to
Potts, and sang the title song to the 1991 made a dame by Queen Elizabeth II. excellence.”
BTS fans celebrate Disney hit Beauty and the Beast.
Jimin’s birthday The news of her passing was followed by Meanwhile, Star Trek star George Takei
Lansbury was a highly decorated actress, outpouring tribute across the industry. wrote: “A tale old as time, our beloved Mrs.
JIMIN is one of the most popular BTS members, with six Golden Globes awards, and six Tony Potts will sing lullabies to us now from the
if not one of the most beloved K-Pop idols in Awards, including this year’s Lifetime Former The Walt Disney Company CEO stars.”
South Korea. Achievement Awards. In 2014, she was Robert Iger took to Twitter to say Lansbury
awarded an Honorary Oscar to celebrate her was a “consummate professional, a talented Lansbury is survived by her daughter,
To show their affection for Jimin, fans are seven-decade film career. For her work on the actress and a lovely person”. Deirdre, and son, Anthony. – by Mark Mathen
organising numerous projects throughout the Beauty and the Beast soundtrack, Lansbury Victor
month to celebrate his birthday, which falls on was nominated for a Grammy Award. Viola Davis wrote: “What an absolutely
Oct 13.
While she was most well-known for her TV
For example, the ‘Jiminland’ event at work, the actress never took home an Emmy
Seongsu Yeongbang in South Korea had various despite receiving a record 18 nominations,
activities, which helped to benefit other including one for each of Murder, She Wrote’s
businesses nearby, while in Peru, fans held a 12 seasons.
water-themed show and exhibition to highlight
his multiple talents. Her eclectic résumé led her to receive two

It seems nothing can stop the fans from Ariana Grande shares Wicked BTS shots
joining in on the birthday celebrations. LAST year, director Jon M. Chu confirmed
that he was to direct the upcoming movie
We would also like to wish Jimin a very adaptation of the Tony Award-winning
happy birthday! – by S. Tamarai Chelvi Broadway musical Wicked, and had cast
singer Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo as
Birthday the enemies-to-best-friend leads Glinda and
boy Jimin. – Elphaba.
TWITTER
Ever since it debuted on Broadway in 2003,
Wicked became an instant hit, and is one of Grande (left) and Erivo during rehearsals. – INSTAGRAM
the world’s most iconic musicals.
According to director Chu, the adaptation heart of the story.
Recently Grande took to her Instagram to based on Gregory Maguire’s 1995 novel of the To do so, Chu recently announced that the
share a series of behind-the-scenes rehearsal same name will differ slightly from the stage
photos featuring the star-studded cast. The version, but he promised to stay true to the adaptation would be split into two separate
photos also featured the 29-year-old singer movies. – by Marietta Mu
posing with Erivo, showing how the two had
developed a friendship both on screen and in
real life, which drew support from their
Broadway predecessors.

Kristin Chenoweth, who originally played
Glinda onstage, wrote to Grande, whom she’s
known since the latter was 10: “I’m not sure
I’ve ever been this proud. From the very first
day I met you … you were destined for this
role.”

She added that with Erivo by her side,
Grande would be the “best Glinda.”

Idina Menzel, the original Broadway
Elphaba, also weighed in by writing:
“Congrats to two amazing women. May it
change your lives for the better forever and
ever as it has for us. So much love.”

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Michael Myers is known for standing around and mysteriously appearing The one that got away ... After hunting her down for decades and racking up an impressive kill count in the meantime, will
behind his victims. – COMPASS INTERNATIONAL PICTURES Myers finally put an end to Strode? – UNIVERSAL PICTURES

█ BY MARK MATHEN VICTOR Rob Zombies’
version of Myers
THE Halloween franchise has seen and Strode is
multiple sequels, spinoffs, reboots and edgier. –
remakes since the original Halloween in DIMENSION FILMS
1978 made by director John Carpenter
at the start of the slasher era of films.

Though the slasher era more or less ended
by the late ‘80s, with some stragglers in the ‘90s
and early 2000s, no franchise has quite endured
the way Halloween has.

Unlike other franchise’s feeble attempts to
make a return, the Halloween films are the only
ones that successfully recaptured the
imagination, beginning with 2018’s Halloween.

Ignoring some of the other films in the
franchise, let’s take a look at the main films that
revolve around the Jamie Lee Curtis’ Laurie
Strode, which the new film is focused on.

Birth of evil The predator and the prey
Carpenter created a horror icon with Michael oA retrospective of the main Halloween films This first entry in the new trilogy wiped the
Myers in Halloween, and all it needed was a slate and made the Halloween films fun again,
hulking man wearing a cheap William Shatner before he finally kills her in the opening of madness. Zombie is a decent visual director, but and one of the most celebrated aspects in the
mask creeping around white suburbia and Halloween: Resurrection. he lacks the intelligence to write anything with film was the long take – an unbroken sequence
killing civilians with a butcher knife. nuance, as can be seen with the clunky of Myers going house-to-house killing as many
Yet another version of Strode (not played by “introspective” look into his version of Myers. unsuspecting occupants as possible.
The film itself – when watched today –might Curtis) appears in two Rob Zombie-helmed
seem slow for modern audiences, and unlike remakes in 2007 and 2009. These films He also doesn’t understand that what makes The 2018 film was followed by the sequel,
other genre films that currently exist, attempted to give a background to Michael these psychopaths great, in that there is no Halloween Kills in 2021, which was
Carpenter’s Halloween was more about Myers and explain the reasoning behind his method to the madness. miraculously worse than the previous film. Kills
building tension and atmosphere, compared to was marketed as the end of the new Strode
jump scares and abrupt loud noises. Evil dies tonight timeline, and the end of Myers reign of
David Gordon Green’s 2018 film Halloween stabbings.
Carpenter’s film resulted in a sequel, once again follows a different timeline
Halloween II, which takes place right after the compared to the previous films, by taking place Repeated often throughout the film by
end of the first film, with Myers continuing his 40 years after the events in the very first various characters – and an entire mob – is the
pursuit of Strode, who is revealed to be his sister. Halloween. phrase “Evil dies tonight”, because Myers (an
This revelation was unnecessary, and so was the evil man) was going to die that night, as also
sequel. Curtis returns as Laurie Strode, who in this dictated by the film’s marketing that said evil
Divergent timelines timeline, is suffering from PTSD from her would die that night.
Seventeen years after Halloween II, two more encounter with Myers, and has been living as a
films featuring Strode were released: Halloween survivalist waiting for the inevitable return of In the end, Myers did not die that night, as
H20 and Halloween: Resurrection. These films the serial killer. the film turned out to be nothing more than
take place during a different timeline to the sequel bait. This phrase was then elevated to
sequels which were released after Halloween II, The film didn’t make much sense, as Myers, meme status in film circles and on the internet.
and has Strode living under an alias after canonically the age of a grandfather, went
surviving Myers in both films. around killing people with the kind of spring in Halloween Kills will be followed by the final
his step that a 20-year-old has. Meanwhile, sequel, Halloween Ends, where Myers will once
But as expected, Myers returns, and wrecks Curtis’ Strode was nearing the age of 60 – and again face off against Strode.
havoc on Strode, her son, and their friends, actually is a grandma in the film – and behaved
like a 40-year-old soldier. Will the Halloween-themed killer finally sink
The new his butcher knife into Strode? Or, will evil –
franchise pits finally – die that night?
two old
people in Halloween Ends releases in cinemas
their 60s nationwide today.
against each
other. –
UNIVERSAL
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Micheal Myers (aka
The Shape) doing his
signature pose
before getting to
work.

Micheal Myers (aka The Shape) doing his signature pose before getting to work. 0Director:
David Gordon
Green
0Cast: Jamie
Lee Curtis, Kyle
Richards, Andi
Matichak, Rohan
Campbell

█ BY THASHINE SELVAKUMARAN Evil E-VALUE
(finally) 6
IN this third instalment of David Gordon
Green’s Halloween trilogy, which picks up dies tonight ACTING
four years after the events of the last film, oHalloween Ends is the final film in 7
Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis) is living David Gordon Green‘s sequel trilogy
with her granddaughter Allyson (Andi PLOT
Matichak) and working on her writing as she intriguing. That’s it, in actuality. The rest of the Halloween Ends is said 6
struggles with post-traumatic stress disorder as plot was way too foreshadowed; we knew right to be Curtis’ final
a result of Myers’ killing spree. However, things away that Myers would return for Strode and obsession with Michael Myers in the previous
get worse when Allyson’s lover, Corey that the battle scene would repeat again. And I performance as Laurie two films of the rebooted trilogy.
Cunningham (Rohan Campbell), is charged was indeed right. Strode.
with the murder of a little kid – and a well- If you are a fan of Halloween movies, I think
known horror comes to town. However, I have to say that despite the Halloween Kills, a part of me was really pleased you’ll enjoy this flick. For those who aren’t, this
predictable script, the end was actually to see his story end in this film. makes a good one-time viewing film since,
Halloween Ends comes perilously close to extremely satisfying. I assume it’s safe to despite its flaws, this film is still interesting
becoming a fine ending of the new Halloween conclude that Green’s Halloween trilogy has The film’s technical features are mostly good, because, even when I was bashing on it, I had
narrative, but it breaks apart halfway through come to an end with this film. For Halloween and Green does some good work in the horror great time watching it.
and never quite reshapes itself. It’s enjoyable, Kills, the script was chaotic, but this one just sequences. Curtis’ final appearance as Laurie
but I found myself grinning at the movie rather puts everything back in its perfect place and Strode, a role she initially performed in 1978’s Halloween Ends is out now in theatres.
than with it. It adheres to the usual sequel provides viewers with a very rewarding Halloween, symbolises the end of an era.
format. More deaths, characters, allusions, and conclusion. Also because Michael Myers killed
overall chaos are present. my favourite character, Karen (Judy Greer) in Curtis was able to reveal a new side of Laurie
in this film, after being relentless in her
In a horror movie, it’s expected that
characters would act foolishly, but Halloween
Ends pushes this standard so far that it’s difficult
to sympathise with or care about any of the
victims. In this movie, there’s not much
humour or nostalgic delight. It has a very
distinct tone compared to the previous movies.

Corey Cunningham was a fascinating
character in the film, and I liked how they began
the movie by telling his tale first and then
connecting it to Allyson, who served as the main
point of view character for the first two films.

The decision to develop Corey’s character
alongside Myers was definitely an intriguing
move. Who would have guessed, especially after
his benign introduction, that he would later
make a massive impact? To be entirely truthful,
that was the only aspect of the film that I found

A crazy little thing called love (left) Dever and
THE classic William Shakespeare play Romeo freedom to shape the character. Allen play exes
and Juliet is perhaps one of the most widely Dever said: “[The] character that I sort of Rosaline and
adapted love stories in film and TV history. Romeo. –
There have been many interpretations of the created with Karen was kind of something that DISNEY+
tale, but the latest adaptation, Rosaline, largely we just felt like you could go for it in so many (below) Dever and
ignores the two star-crossed lovers and focuses ways. And I think that on the daily, I was just Merced portray
on perhaps the most overlooked character of having so much fun with the role. Rosaline and
the entire play – the unseen girl whom Romeo Juliet’s unique
abandoned for Juliet. “I just appreciated and admired her, you sisterhood.–
know, determination and her fearlessness and DISNEY+
In this new film, Rosaline (played by Kaitlyn her drive.”
Dever) is more than just the jilted ex. The script, As for Romeo, the cause of this entire mess,
adapted from the Rebecca Serle novel When But despite the romantic-comedy angel, actor Kyle Allen told theSun exclusively that he
You Were Mine and brought to life by director Rosaline’s most interesting relationship is with intentionally played him for laughs.
Karen Maine, turns her into a fiesty heroine who Juliet. Both Rosaline and Juliet approach the
is determined to get Romeo back. topic of feminism from different angles. “I really did always think that Romeo was a
bit of a ridiculous person,” Allen said. “And I was
Her not-so-foolproof solution? To get Juliet While Rosaline acts like a strong very happy to explore that side of him.”
(Isabela Merced) – who is also her cousin – to independent woman, everything she does is in
break up with Romeo (Kyle Allen). order to win back her man. And while Juliet is He added: “I really think a lot of it is in the
initially seen as an innocent, somewhat foolish script, and a lot of it is also in Shakespeare(’s
Complicating matters is the fact that her girl, she manages to find the courage to stand work), it’s just someone who is like a puppy dog,
father is trying to matchmake her with a up to her family (and Rosaline) when they desperately in love with the idea of love, and of
succession of wealthy (and elderly) nobles. The underestimate her. what things look like rather than what things
latest suitor Dario (Sean Teale) is fortunately are.”
around Rosaline’s age, and ends up helping her Merced spoke about the dual nature of her
in her schemes. character, saying: “Juliet is a strong woman, but Rosaline drops on Disney+ tomorrow. – by
she’s also very sensitive and emotional and Anansa Jacob
And to her surprise, Rosaline begins to sympathetic and empathetic. I think Rosaline
realise that Dario might be a better match for and Juliet do a great job of representing both
her than Romeo. sides of what feminism [and] womanhood
really is ... you can be strong and you can be
During a global press conference for the film, sentimental and sensitive.
Dever pointed out that in the original play,
Rosaline has a “very, very, very small role in the “I think it’s nice to see the two extremes of
story”, but that allowed the filmmakers more rebellion, and then sweetness and kind of a
naïveté.”

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Can bringing pets to
the office boost well-
being at work?

WHILE bringing your cat or dog to work may have 42% of American employees say they would quit if they were forced to return to the office five days a week. – GETTY
sounded crazy a decade ago, in some countries,
it’s no longer so unusual. In particular in the inWtohreknliefwe normal Another perceived benefit is that it leads
United States, where for more than 20 years, o Bosses and workers don’t see eye-to-eye when it workers to take fewer breaks than when
National Take Your Dog to Work Day has been comes to remote working they are (unsupervised) at home. At least
held in June, encouraging people to bring their that’s what 25% of managers believe.
four-legged friend along to work! The idea is now HYBRID work – combining some Fiverr set out to investigate, polling 1,000
making headway in other countries. days of remote work with some managers and executives in the US. But money is still a key factor for a
days in the office – has become Nearly half said that they plan to change large part of the American bosses polled.
Beyond its fun aspect, the trend could have the norm in the wake of the their remote working policies in 2023 to The increase in working from home is a
real benefits for employee well-being. According pandemic. But this way of working is not force their teams back into the office. The real thorn in the side of companies that
to research conducted by the UK’s University of perceived in the same way by employers reason? It supposedly makes them more rent their premises, many of whom
Lincoln in 2019, employees who often bring their and employees. Worse still, it is a source productive. A third of respondents despair at seeing so much square footage
dogs to work are 22% more satisfied with their of tension between them. believe that employees are more unoccupied. In fact, it’s no wonder that
working conditions. motivated when they know they are being one in four employers are in favor of
In this new post-Covid-19 era, few watched by their managers. All of which returning to the office for purely financial
The study also estimates that owners who companies can convince their employees is a far cry from management by reasons.
work alongside their dogs show greater to come to the office every day. This empowerment.
absorption in their work (33.4%) and increased reflects the extent to which remote So what about workers? They are very
dedication (16.5%). working has succeeded in disrupting the More than 40% of employers also reluctant to go back to the way things
dynamics of work life, much to the great believe that face-to-face meetings allow used to be, after having experienced
Another major argument has emerged since regret of employers. their employees to have easier access to widespread remote working and the
the pandemic. Accustomed to working alongside company resources and equipment. organizational freedom it allows. More
their furry friends during Covid-19 lockdowns, The freelancer services marketplace than 20% of the 1,000 employees
many pet owners felt heartbroken at the thought surveyed by Fiverr say that nothing could
of having to go back to the office and leave their convince them to go to the office every
faithful companion at home. day, as was the case a few years ago. In
fact, 42% of them go even further and say
In a survey conducted by British company Bark they would be ready to quit if forced to do
in 2021, more than 70% of dog owners who work so.
from home said that they feared missing their pet
when they return to the office, more than those However, inflation and the cost of
who said the same about their partner (42%) or living crisis are causing most employees
their children (39%). to be more measured. As such, 61% of
respondents would be willing to come
Allowing employees to come to work with into the office occasionally in exchange
their pets could therefore be a good option to for a pay raise. – ETX Studio
encourage them to come back to the office more
often!

Some sectors, such as health, food or public
administrations, may have regulations forbidding
the presence of pets on-site. Otherwise, it’s better
to check beforehand that this practice complies
with your company’s internal regulations, and
remember to inform your colleagues.

If any of your co-workers in an open-plan office
are allergic or phobic, they might not be happy to
see you show up unexpectedly in the office with
your furry friend – however cute they may be! –
ETX Studio
Employees who often bring their dogs to work are
22% more satisfied with their working conditions. –
GETTY

The lure of art in the workplace 39% of survey
THE pandemic has profoundly working in richly decorated offices participants
changed workers’ relationship with say they feel inspired by their enjoy being together, rather than just in their workplaces. working in richly
the office, the place where they used environment, compared to 24% of a place to work. More than 75% of For Dr. Craig Knight, founder of decorated offices
to spend a third of their time. So those working in more minimalist, those surveyed in the Art of the say they feel
much so that it is now difficult to get standardised spaces. Workplace report valuing cultural, the workplace psychology firm inspired by their
employees to return to this dedicated artistic and wellness-related activities Identity Realization Ltd, the message environment,
workspace. But the presence of These figures support the theory to companies is clear. “Lean offices compared to 24%
artwork in the office could change developed by the American essayist of those working
this, according to a new report. Elaine Scarry in her book, On Beauty in more minimalist
and Being Just. She explains that and standardised
Brookfield Properties, the North beauty is contagious. In other words, spaces. – GETTY
American subsidiary of commercial the more we are exposed to and are a bad idea. If you spend money
real estate company Brookfield surrounded by it, the more we want creating them, you may as well flush
Property Partners, and The School of to create beautiful things in return. that money down the toilet, because
Life, an international organisation they will not help your productivity,”
dedicated to developing emotional “The same is almost certainly true he says in the report. – ETX Studio
intelligence, have been investigating for the inspiration and sense of
this phenomenon. They surveyed achievement that we gain from
1,250 British people about the impact gazing at works of art and enjoying
of visual arts on their professional beautifully designed spaces. They are
well-being. a lasting reminder of what is possible
in life and they elevate our spirits
And it is clear that the impact is when our own work comes calling,”
significant, since nearly seven out of write the authors of the Art in the
ten respondents say that the presence Workplace report.
of “interesting” and “visually
attractive” works of art in their In addition to being beautifully
workplace contributes to their well- designed, offices should be
being. They can also help motivate welcoming spaces in order to
workers in their daily tasks. For convince employees to return. The
example, 39% of survey participants pandemic has led many workers to
see the office as a place where people

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█ BY THASHINE SELVAKUMARAN Taking a walk
outside is
ALMOST everyone has good for
experienced the agony of managing
tension headaches. But it migraine. –
doesn’t mean the world ALL PIX VIA
comes to a halt when pain strikes. 123RF
Migraine management is difficult, but
it is doable, especially if you practise
basic self-care techniques.

Prescription medications may be
effective, but just taking care of
yourself can also help prevent a
pounding headache. Find the self-
care practises that work best for you
in order to satisfy your requirements
while minimising the disturbances to
your life that migraines can create.

Meditate
Finding time for meditation practise
on a daily basis, like deep breathing,
may not only help your mind and
body reset after a migraine episode,
but it may also help to prevent
another one from developing in the
future. It is more important to
maintain a consistent meditation
practise than increase the amount of
time spent meditating. Get some
deep breathing and visualisation
going, and you will be doing yourself
a world of good.

Take a walk tiSpeslff-ocramreigraine
Even if you wanted to, you really can o Here are some
not work out while suffering from a home remedies that holidays. Make your bedroom a quiet, A migraine is a severe headache followed by nausea, vomiting, and light
tension headache or migraine might bring relief peaceful haven where you can truly sensitivity.
assault. In reality, even light physical relax.
exertion, such as going up the stairs, commercial cold pack, make sure Avoid medication overuse
might aggravate headaches. But once there are no leaks where chemicals Medication usage is a prevalent issue
you have gotten through the worst of could escape and potentially harm among migraine sufferers, especially
it and the headaches, nausea, and your eyes. Some people, however, chronic migraine sufferers. When you
other incapacitating symptoms have may prefer a warm compress. Heat take some types of acute medicine to
faded, go ahead and take a leisurely can aid in the relaxation of tight manage headache pain too
walk around the block. When it muscles. You could also take a warm frequently, you end up with
comes to migraine prevention, the bath or shower. additional headaches. These
most important factor is to Get some sleep medication-overuse headaches, also
incorporate regular physical activities When the first indications of a known as rebound headaches, can be
into your daily routine. Being in migraine arise, lying down and excruciatingly painful and trigger
nature lowers your stress hormones, having a sleep might be a helpful accompanying symptoms such as
so you will feel better by getting plan. Getting a good night’s sleep nausea, irritation, anxiety, and
some clean air. every night, on the other hand, is a uneasiness. If you are routinely taking
Eat a healthy diet crucial approach to take care of acute medications and getting these
Eating a nutritious diet is generally a yourself and remove sleep headaches, talk to your doctor about
good idea, but it might be especially deprivation as a headache cause. how to quit safely and efficiently. A
crucial for those who suffer from Make and follow a consistent sleep preventive medicine may be
chronic migraine. You may already be schedule even on weekends and preferable.
aware of which foods cause migraine Give yourself a break
episodes in you, so avoid them. Ultimately, the value of practising
Meats, fermented soy products are self-compassion cannot be
frequently on the list of migraine overstated. If those of us who suffer
trigger foods to avoid. Furthermore,
avoid the urge to skip a meal. When
you skip a meal, you may
unintentionally trigger a migraine.
Apply a warm/cold compress
Apply a warm or cold compress at the
back of your neck. A cold compress
can numb the skin. It diverts the
brain’s attention away from the
migraine. It activates other nerve
terminals in the area where the
compress is applied. Keep a cloth
between your body and the ice pack
to protect your skin, and if you use a

A healthy Overuse of medications can make headaches worse.
diet can
reduce the
frequency of
migraines.

from migraine can remove the hydrated with non-caffeinated
negative feelings and emotions with liquids especially water, and practise
the disease and reinterpret them obtaining a constant amount of sleep,
through a humane lens just as we even on weekends. Consistency is the
would care for loved one, perhaps key here. The migraine brain is
we can bring some chance to those of extremely sensitive to changes.
us who suffer from migraine and find Consistency may reduce the
ways to manage its impact on our likelihood of an assault.
lives.
Consistency is key A self-care practice may not occur
Self-care is paying attention to how overnight, but little efforts toward
you fuel your body through the day. self-acceptance, more activity, and
Avoid missing meals, remain stress reduction can help. As a result,
you will be able to better manage
your migraine headaches.

ENVIRONMENT

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Tepuka Islet is part of the island country of Tuvalu, which some fear could be Residents of the Kiritimati coral atoll in Kiribati build a seawall with
overcome by rising sea levels and wiped off the map. – AFP blocks of reef to protect against rising sea levels. – AFP
IF rising seas engulf the Maldives
and Tuvalu, will those countries A man looks out to sea in Male, the
be wiped off the map? And what Maldives, which is among several island
happens to their citizens? nations the UN has said may become
The prospect is no longer science uninhabitable by 2100. – AFP

fiction as global warming gathers pace,
posing an unprecedented challenge to
the international community, and
threatening entire peoples with the
loss of their land and identity.
“This is the biggest tragedy that a
people, a country, a nation can face,”
Mohamed Nasheed, former president
of the Maldives, told AFP.
According to UN climate experts,
sea levels have already risen 15 to 25
cm (six to 10 inches) since 1900, and
the pace of rise is accelerating,
especially in some tropical areas.
If warming trends continue, the
oceans could rise by nearly one
additional metre around the Pacific
and Indian Ocean islands by the end of Danger from
the century.

This is still below the highest point
of the smallest, flattest island states,
but rising seas will be accompanied by
an increase in storms and tidal surges: the deep
Salt contamination to water and land
will make many atolls uninhabitable
long before they are covered over by
the sea.

According to a study cited by the
UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on
Climate Change, five nations (the
Maldives, Tuvalu, the Marshall Islands, oAs oceans rise, are some nations minister of Tuvalu, Kausea Natano, access to vital resources.
Nauru and Kiribati) may become explained to AFP. In an August 2021 declaration, the
uninhabitable by 2100, creating doomed to vanish? members of the Pacific Islands
600,000 stateless climate refugees. Some people are already thinking Forum, including Australia and New
about how these Nation-States 2.0 Zealand, proclaimed that their
‘Legal fiction’ might work. maritime zones “shall continue to
It is an unprecedented situation. States apply, without reduction,
have, of course, been wiped off the “You could have land somewhere, notwithstanding any physical
map by wars. But “we haven’t had a people somewhere else, and changes connected to climate
situation where existing states have government in the third place,” change-related sea level rise.”
completely lost territory due to a Kamal Amakrane, managing director But even with rising ocean levels,
physical event, or events, like sea-level of the Global Centre for Climate some would simply not consider
rise, or severe weather events,” noted Mobility at Columbia University, told leaving their threatened country.
Sumudu Atapattu, of the University of AFP. “Human beings are so ingenious,
Wisconsin in Madison. they will find floating ways ... to live
This would first require a “political exactly in this location,” says
But the 1933 Montevideo declaration” by the UN, then a Nasheed, the Maldives’ former
Convention on the Rights and Duties “treaty” between the threatened state leader, suggesting people could resort
of States, a reference on the subject, is and a “host state,” ready to receive the to floating cities.
clear: A state consists of a defined government in exile in a kind of How these states would find
territory, a permanent population, a permanent embassy. The population, resources for such projects is unclear.
government and the capacity to which might be in that state or even a The question of financing the “loss
interact with other states. So if the different one, would then have dual and damage” caused by the impacts
territory is swallowed up, or no one can nationality. of global warming will be a burning
live on what is left of it, at least one of issue at COP27 in Egypt in November.
the criteria falls. Amakrane, a former UN official, Even as experts like Amakrane
also draws attention to an ambiguity defend “the right to remain” for
“The other thing that I argue is that in the Montevideo Convention: people who don’t want to leave their
statehood is a fiction, legal fiction we “When you speak about territory, is it heritage, he adds: “You always need
created for purposes of international dry or wet territory?” to have a plan B.”
law. So we should be able to come up Humans ‘are so ingenious’ In this vein, he has called for
with another fiction to encompass With 33 islands scattered over 3.5 launching “as soon as possible” a
these deterritorialized states,” Atapattu million square kilometers in the “political” process to preserve the
added. Pacific, Kiribati, tiny in terms of land future of uninhabitable states,
area, has one of the largest exclusive “because it gives hope to people.”
That is the idea behind the “Rising economic zones (EEZs) in the world. Otherwise, he warns, the current
Nations” initiative launched in state of uncertainty “creates
September by several Pacific If this maritime sovereignty were bitterness and disarray, and with that,
governments: “convince members of Territories at risk of rising sea levels. – AFP preserved, then a state would not you kill a nation, a people.” – AFP
the UN to recognise our nation, even if disappear, some experts say.
we are submerged under water,
because that is our identity,” the prime While some islets are already
being engulfed as shorelines recede,
freezing the EEZs would preserve

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322 Notices Sort it out

DALAM MAHKAMAH TINGGI DI SHAH ALAM Djokovic ‘would love’ to play at Australian Open: tournament chief
DALAM NEGERI SELANGOR DARUL EHSAN NOVAK DJOKOVIC is
DALAM PERKARA KEBANKRAPAN NO: BA-29NCC-1377-06/2022 eager to play at the
Australian Open but it’s
RE: LEONG LAI YONG (NO K/P: 771212-07-5502) … PENGHUTANG PENGHAKIMAN up to him to “work out they would government need to work should not be given special
the situation” with the out the situation. And then treatment.
EX-PARTE:- GOH CHING LONG (NO K/P: 610204-11-5271) … PEMIUTANG PENGHAKIMAN government, tournament chief consider we’ll follow any instruction
Craig Tiley said yesterday, while after that,” Tiley told The “It would be a slap in the face
KEPADA: NOTIS KEBANKRAPAN confirming Russian and this. Age newspaper at the for those people in Australia
Belarusians can compete as Tiley tournament’s official launch. who did the right thing, got
LEONG LAI YONG neutrals. said he “I did spend some time with vaccinated, did everything they
(NO K/P: 771212-07-5502) spent time Novak at the Laver Cup. We needed to do if all of a sudden
No 8A, Eastwood Terrace, Lorong Kekwa, Jalan PJU 6A, This year’s championship with Djokovic spoke generally. He said that Novak Djokovic is allowed back
Kayu Ara, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan was overshadowed by an into the country simply because
unvaccinated Djokovic being he’d obviously love to he is a high-ranking tennis
Adalah diberi notis bahawa dalam masa tujuh (7) hari selepas notis ini disampaikan kepada deported from Australia on the recently and come back to Australia player with many millions of
kamu yang tidak termasuk hari penyampaian itu, kamu mestilah membayar kepada GOH eve of the Grand Slam after a the Serbian but he knows it’s dollars,” Andrews said.
CHING LONG (NO K/P: 610204-11-5271) jumlah wang sebanyak RM 365,954-54 setakat high-stakes legal battle over his wanted to going to be an
31.05.2022 yang dituntut olehnya sebagai jumlah yang kena dibayar termasuk faedah dan kos visa status. return for the ultimate decision Tiley added that he
atas Penghakiman yang dibenarkan terhadap kamu dalam Mahkamah Sesyen di Shah Alam, first major of for the federal anticipated no restrictions on
Selangor Darul Ehsan pada 17 Jun 2020 yang pelaksanaan atasnya telah tidak digantung, The nine-time champion the year in government. players from countries involved
atau kamu mestilah membuat cagaran atau penyelesaian mengenai wang tersebut hingga from Serbia is currently serving a “ H e ’s in the Ukraine conflict, in
memuaskan GOH CHING LONG (NO K/P: 610204-11-5271) atau memuaskan Mahkamah three-year ban from entering accepted that contrast to Wimbledon this
bahawa kamu ada sesuatu tuntutan balas, tolakan atau tuntutan silang terhadap GOH CHING Australia. position. It’s a year, which banned them from
LONG (NO K/P: 610204-11-5271) yang sama banyaknya dengan atau yang melebihi wang private matter competing.
dituntut olehnya dan yang kamu tidak dapat mengemukakan dalam masa penghakiman itu It can be overturned at the between
telah didapati. discretion of the centre-left them.” “At this point, Russian and
government, which is Opposition Belarusians will be eligible to
BUTIR-BUTIR TUNTUTAN different to the January in politician play at the Australian Open,” he
conservative Karen said.
Jumlah Penghakiman diperolehi di Mahkamah Sesyen coalition in power Melbourne. Andrews, who
Shah Alam Melalui Kes Guaman Sivil No: RM 300,000-00 when he was “What was home “The only difference will be
BA-A52NCC-141-03/2020 pada 17.06.2021 kicked out. But they affairs minister that they cannot represent
have given no when Djokovic Russia, cannot represent the
Tambah: RM 68,801-40 indication on whether we’re was deported, flag of Russia, cannot
Faedah terakru pada kadar 5% setahun bagi RM 1,296-00 saying at told ABC radio he participate in any activity such
RM 300,000-00 dikira dari 17.09.2017 this point as the anthem of Russia and
hingga 31.05.2021 (1674 hari) have to play as independent
Kos Mahkamah players.” – AFP

Tolak: is that
Pembayaran melalui prosiding garnisi RM 4,142-86 RM 365,954-54 Novak
Jumlah setakat 31/05/2022

Bertarikh 31 haribulan Mei 2022 and the

…………………………………….. federal
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MAHKAMAH TINGGI
SHAH ALAM

NOTIS KEBANKRAPAN ini difailkan oleh TETUAN OOI’S CHAMBERS, peguamcara Pemiutang
Penghakiman dan mempunyai alamat di No. E-28-05, Menara Suezcap 2, KL Gateway, No. 2,
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KUALA LUMPUR KUALA KUBU BHARU
Shaheen fitness crucial to Pakistan
IN WILAYAH PERSEKUTUAN DALAM NEGERI SELANGOR DARUL
KUALA LUMPUR EHSAN, MALAYSIA FORMER champions Pakistan series in New Zealand. Ground on Oct 23, which is “He has recovered well and
GUAMAN SIVIL NO. : are counting on fit-again pace The tall left-arm fast bowler expected to draw 90,000 we are confident that he will be
COMPANIES (WINDING-UP) spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi spectators. at his best come the India game,”
PETITION NO.: BF-A72NCvC-30-04/2022 to be back to his destructive best has completed an intensive captain Babar Azam told AFP.
ANTARA at the Twenty20 World Cup in period of rehab in London and Shaheen destroyed India’s top
WA-28NCC-774-09/2022 Australia. will travel to Australia, where he order in the T20 World Cup in “We have a very good fast
In the Matter of Vizione Construction Sdn. MAJLIS PERBANDARAN HULU SELANGOR has two warm-up games in Dubai last year, dismissing Rohit bowling attack which Shaheen
Bhd. (Company No.: 974198-D); ... PLAINTIF The 22-year-old was Brisbane next week to regain his Sharma, KL Rahul and Virat Kohli, leads.”
yesterday given the green light rhythm, the first against England returning figures of 3-31 as
And DAN to join the squad after on Monday. Pakistan romped to a 10-wicket “Our team has done well, so I
In the Matter of Section 465(1)(e) and CHEE JEE SIN recovering from a right knee victory. am optimistic about our chances
Section 466(1)(a) of the Companies Act (NO. K/P : 630211-10-7147) injury sustained in the first Test Pakistan will have a final in the World Cup,” said Azam,
2016; against Sri Lanka in July. warm-up against Afghanistan Pakistan’s maiden World Cup whose team faces India,
… DEFENDAN next Wednesday to prepare for win against India set up the Bangladesh, South Africa and
And NOTIS He missed the Asia Cup, the their blockbusting opening team’s march to the semifinal, two qualifiers in Group 2 with
In the Matter of the Companies (Winding- (Dalam perkara Writ Saman No. : BF- Twenty20 series against match against India at the where they lost to eventual the top two progressing to the
Up) Rules 1972 A72NCvC-30-04/2022 dan Pernyataan England and this week’s tri- cavernous Melbourne Cricket champions Australia. semifinals. – AFP
Tuntutan bertarikh 27.04.2022)
BETWEEN Kepada : - 322 Notices INSIDE EDGE economic misery. “The fact that It was New Zealand’s best showing in a
CEDY THIRD CONTRACTING AND TRADING CHEE JEE SIN ‘Everybody behind everybody’s behind us, the nation is T20 World Cup and followed hard on
(M) SDN. BHD. No. 35, Jalan Kemboja 3D IN THE HIGH COURT OF Sri Lanka’ behind us, and we’re out there trying the heels of final defeats in the 50-over
(COMPANY NO.: 1243356-K) Perniagaan Jalan Kemboja MALAYA AT KUALA LUMPUR to bring a smile back to everybody’s World Cup in both 2015 and 2019.
Bukit Sentosa IN THE STATE OF FEDERAL DASUN SHANAKA’S Sri Lanka are faces, for me it’s a positive,” said coach Williamson, who only returned for the
…PETITIONER 48300 Rawang TERRITORY OF KUALA LUMPUR, buoyant after their surprise Asia Cup Chris Silverwood. “Something we can tour of England in June, has yet to
AND Selangor title and confident of their Twenty20 use as energy, and something we make a fifty in any format in 2022.
VIZIONE CONSTRUCTION SDN. BHD. Dan/atau MALAYSIA World Cup prospects in Australia have used as energy in the dressing “Kane is one of the hardest workers I
(COMPANY NO.: 974198-D) CHEE JEE SIN (COMMERCIAL DIVISION) despite missing out on direct entry room already.” have seen on his game and he
132, Jalan SS 19/6A into the main draw. The island nation continues to be. A big score is around
…RESPONDENT 47500 Subang Jaya COMPANIES emerged Asian champions in the Kiwis expect Williamson the corner,” said Stead. “I think it’s
ADVERTISEMENT OF PETITION Selangor (WINDING-UP) PETITION NO. regional T20 tournament last month to hit form always difficult when you’re such a
Notice is hereby given that a petitioner AMBIL PERHATIAN bahawa suatu Writ after getting past prolific run scorer as Kane has been.”
for the winding-up of the above-named Saman dan Pernyataan Tuntutan yang WA-28NCC-280-04/2022 cricket giants India NEW ZEALAND coach Gary Stead is
company by the High Court was, on the kedua-duanya bertarikh 27.04.2022 and then Pakistan backing skipper Kane Williamson to Bavuma under
19th day of September 2022, presented (selepas ini dirujuk sebagai “Writ Saman IN THE MATTER OF in the final in the pressure to deliver
by CEDY THIRD CONTRACTING AND dan Pernyataan Tuntutan tersebut”) telah REGIONAL LAUNDRY SDN. United Arab shake off a dip in form at the
TRADING (M) SDN. BHD with a registered dimulakan terhadap kamu di Mahkamah BHD. [REGISTRATION NO. Emirates. Twenty20 World Cup as they UNDER-FIRE captain Temba Bavuma
address of 31A, Jalan Impian Emas Majistret Kuala Kubu Bharu dalam Guaman 201301041807 (1071631-M)] The target a first global trophy after is running out of time to find his
Enam, Taman Impian Emas, 81300, Sivil No. : BF-A72NCvC-30-04/2022 ini oleh unlikely coming agonisingly close in batting form before leading South
Skudai, Johor, Malaysia. And that the MAJLIS PERBANDARAN HULU SELANGOR AND victory brought a recent years. New Zealand open Africa’s challenge for a maiden T20
said petition is directed to be heard yang beralamat di Jalan Bukit Kerajaan, much-needed joy to World Cup title in Australia. Bavuma is
before the Insolvency Court- Level 5, Left 44000 Kuala Kubu Bharu, Selangor IN THE MATTER OF SECTIONS cricket-mad Sri Lanka their World Cup campaign so out of nick that he was overlooked
Wing, at the High Court of Kuala Lumpur Darul Ehsan dan Mahkamah ini telah 466(1)(a) OF THE COMPANIES ACT after an economic against hosts and defending in the auction for South Africa’s new
at 9 o’clock in the morning, on the 16th memerintahkan supaya Writ Saman dan 2016 crisis caused months T20 franchise competition and
day of May 2023; and any creditor Pernyataan Tuntutan tersebut di sampaikan of food and fuel champions Australia in followed that by scoring only three
or contributory of the said company kepada kamu secara penyampaian ganti BETWEEN shortages. The players Sydney on Oct 22, a runs in three innings in the recent T20
desiring to support or oppose the making iaitu dengan menampalkan satu salinan received a heroes’ repeat of the series in India. Coach Mark Boucher,
of an order on the said petition may Writ Saman dan Pernyataan Tuntutan CLEANPRO LAUNDRY HOLDINGS welcome after 2021 who will step down after the World
appear at the time of hearing by himself tersebut beserta satu salinan Perintah SDN. BHD. [Registration No: returning from final. Cup, gave his captain a vote of
or his counsel for that purpose; and a bertarikh 26.09.2022 (selepas ini dirujuk 200801020529 (821842-P)] the Asia Cup confidence. “Temba Bavuma is our
copy of the petition will be furnished to sebagai “Perintah tersebut’) di papan notis and their leader and I back him 100%,” said
any creditor or contributory of the said Mahkamah Majistret Kuala Kubu Bharu dan …PETITIONER triumph
company requiring the same by the dengan menampal satu salinan Writ Saman AND brought the Boucher before the team departed
undersigned on payment of the regulated dan Pernyataan Tuntutan tersebut dan country for India and Australia. He also has
charge for the same. Perintah tersebut di alamat-alamat terakhir REGIONAL LAUNDRY SDN. BHD. together the support of AB de Villiers,
The Petitioner’s address is 31A, Jalan kamu yang diketahui di 132, Jalan SS 19/6A, [Registration No.201301041807 after South Africa’s greatest T20
Impian Emas Enam, Taman Impian Emas, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor dan/ atau di (1071631-M)] months player. “I do believe Temba is
81300, Skudai, Johor, Malaysia. No. 35, Jalan Kemboja 3D, Perniagaan Jalan of the right man for the job,”
The Petitioner’s solicitor is Ravindran Kemboja, Bukit Sentosa, 48300 Rawang, … RESPONDENT De Villiers wrote on Twitter.
of B-9-2, Gateway Kiaramas Corporate Selangor dan dengan mengiklankan New Zealand’s Kane “I believe his form will
Suites, No. 1, Jalan Desa Kiara, 50480 satu Notis Penyampaian Ganti mengenai NOTICE OF WINDING-UP ORDER Williamson. – AFPPIX come at the right time, at
Kuala Lumpur. tindakan ini sekali dalam mana-mana satu the right place, which
keluaran surat khabar “THE SUN”. DAN IN the matter of REGIONAL there’s no better than the
t.t BAHAWA penyampaian secara penampalan LAUNDRY SDN. BHD. T20 World Cup.”
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THE rivalry between Roma coach Jose No love lost fourth major trophy and first since 2015 last
Mourinho and his Real Betis counterpart season, lifting the Copa del Rey. It was Pellegrini’s
Manuel Pellegrini has simmered down first trophy since the 2016 League Cup in England.
over recent years, but tomorrow’s
(12.45am Malaysian time) clash in the Europa “Mourinho has had a brilliant career and he
League is a potential flashpoint. went for the mature option going to Roma,” said
It’s a match where the Italian side are fighting to Betis and Pellegrini face former rival Mourinho’s Roma Pellegrini. “I remember when I went to Malaga
keep their footing in the competition, while Betis after Madrid, he said he would never coach a team
can potentially wrap up qualification with a win at like Malaga.
Seville’s Benito Villamarin Stadium, where they 58 points. In the unsurprisingly bested Pellegrini’s Malaga
have excelled this season. Champions League whenever they met, once with a thumping “I was proud of having gone there because I like
Mourinho was appointed as Real Madrid coach the following season 7-0 victory, and Mourinho lifted La Liga in a challenge, and that was a new project… I think
in 2010 after president Florentino Perez sacked they reached the 2012, something his rival did not manage. the same happened to Mourinho.
Pellegrini, controversially, after he secured a then quarterfinals, where The pair clashed again in the Premier
club record total of 96 points in La Liga. It just Borussia Dortmund League, with the Portuguese back in charge “He was in the football elite and now he likes a
wasn’t enough to beat Pep Guardiola’s Barcelona, beat them in a of Chelsea after a triumphant stint at Inter challenge too, like taking Roma to the Champions
who finished on 99. thrilling quarterfinal Milan, and the Chilean at the helm of League or winning the Conference League.”
“If Madrid get rid of me I won’t be going to tie. Manchester City.
coach Malaga, I’ll be at a top level side in Italy or On the pitch, Pellegrini refused to shake Mourinho’s While the pair may have buried the hatchet, a
England,” scorned Mourinho, when asked what he Madrid hand after Chelsea beat City 2-1 in 2014, but lot is on the line tomorrow. Betis, with victory,
would do if ousted by Perez. he had the last laugh as City won the title. would be a lot closer to progressing as group
Malaga was Pellegrini’s new home, helping Mourinho has the edge winners, which would save them a tricky tie with a
them to fourth place and a new club record of historically, with eight wins side that drops out of the Champions League.
out of 16 confrontations,
and three draws, Mourinho needs one more victory in Europe to
although when the earn his 107th win in continental competition, a
sides met in Italy last figure that would see him overtake former
week, Betis emerged Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson as the
5533/2022 with a 2-1 win. all-time record holder.
12/10/2022 (WED)
It is a statistic which ties together his former
Pellegrini, an successes, at football’s peak, along with his new
path at Roma, one which Pellegrini considers just
as worthy. However, he isn’t planning on letting his
old rival achieve it in Seville this week. – AFP

engineering
graduate, has
always leaned
4878 towards

1167 entertaining
football and he
0165 has been able to DrawDate:12/10/22(Wed) DrawNo:5480/22 Venue: PERAK TURF CLUB

3888 9498 3465 8881 infuse that into 6757
9040 5414 8721 8436 Betis’ game,
6009 3648 5104 2251 without 6598
3683 1508 3018 0828
6018 7287 3543 5101 sacrificing 6610
results.
Real Betis Manager From 3699 + 1089
hitman 7070 + 5196
Manuel Pellegrini Borja 6513 + 9215
(above) and AS Iglesias to 9529 + 9920 5312 + 7603
2,818,561.98 Roma Manager legendary 7830 + 5812 0989 + 9904
7979 + 2414
4878 1167 1167 4878 Jose Mourinho. winger Joaquin 2492 + 2989
4878 0165 0165 4878 and exciting 8689 + 4047
1167 0165 0165 1167 playmakers Nabil
Fekir and Sergio
148,829.45 Canales, the
Andalusian side are
easy on the eye. RM27,961,163.90
They won the club’s
6757 + 6598 6598 + 6757
4878 How will Red Bull be 6757 + 6610 6610 + 6757
1167 punished for budget breach? 6598 + 6610 6610 + 6598

0165 RABBIT RM609,108.20

A DEDUCTION in Drivers’ or suggest that potential penalties could 786 757 + DOG RM2,473,333.30
Constructors’ Championship points for include:
73109 the 2021 season are among the » a public reprimand; 636 598 + BOAR RM511,666.60
3109 punishments that Red Bull could face » the deduction of drivers’and/or
26696 109 after being found guilty of breaching 216 610 + OX RM2,030,000.00
48146 09 the Formula 1 budget cap. constructors’championship points for
the season in question;
966727 The FIA announced on Monday that » the suspension from one or more 819 529 539 920 083 699 101 089
Red Bull had overspent last year, stages of a competition (excluding a 207 830 135 812 447 070 545 196
96672 66727 exceeding the US$145 million race itself); 457 979 792 414 066 513 239 215
9667 6727 (RM667m) limit for the season. » limitations on aerodynamic or other 752 492 312 989 215 312 647 603
966 727 testing; 808 689 084 047 870 989 339 904
96 27 The overspend was termed “minor”, » a reduction of the team’s cost cap.
which means Red Bull’s exceeded the Though Max Verstappen won his
8 17 32 33 42 55 cap by less than 5%, which equates to maiden world title by eight points from 757 598 610
12,014,153.03 US$7.25 million (RM33m). Lewis Hamilton in 2021, the deduction
of points from last year’s championship RM921,704.30
17 18 26 34 36 49 The team, along with Aston Martin, is reported to be unlikely.
4,408,329.11 were also found to have committed a While Christian Horner, team 757 + 598 + 610 598 + 610 + 757
procedural breach. principal, has publicly maintained that
2 18 20 33 36 41 4 he does not believe Red Bull breached 757 + 610 + 598 610 + 757 + 598
5,220,473.80 Both manufacturers can appeal the the cap, the team could elect to reach a 598 + 757 + 610 610 + 598 + 757
166,712.10 finding, with Red Bull noting that they settlement agreement with the FIA.
received the FIA’s ruling with “surprise This would mean accepting their HSSB 1+3D Jackpot 2 RM167,708.50
Toto 4D Jackpot 1 and disappointment”. wrongdoing and allow the FIA to won on 09/10/2022!
directly apply what it deems an
RM22,832,968 “Our 2021 submission was below appropriate penalty.
the cost-cap limit, so we need to If an agreement cannot be reached,
Toto 4D Jackpot 1 (i-System) carefully review the FIA’s findings, as an independent adjudication panel will
our belief remains that the relevant instead decide if the breach should be
RM2,141,353 costs are under the 2021 cost-cap punished.
amount,” a statement from Red Bull The procedural breaches made by
Toto 4D Jackpot 2 said. Red Bull and Aston Martin do not relate
to cap overspends but to a failure to
R M 3 1 9 , 5 5 0 won on 09/10/2022 ! “Despite the conjecture and correctly fill in forms.
positioning of others, there is of course Williams were fined US$25,000
a process under the regulations with (RM115,000) in June having been
the FIA which we will respectfully found to have similarly failed to follow
follow while we consider all the correct procedure. – The Independent
options available to us.”

The FIA has not revealed how much
Red Bull were found to have overspent
by, but said that it was “currently
determining appropriate action”.

The regulations for a “minor” breach

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RESULTS & STANDINGS Macabre in Haifa

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

GROUP E: Dinamo Zagreb 1 (Ljubicic 40) Allegri fumes after Juventus fall in Israel to edge closer to Champions League exit
Salzburg 1 (Seiwald 12), AC Milan 0
Chelsea 2 (Jorginho 21-pen, Aubameyang 34).

P W D L F A Pts JUVENTUS coach Massimiliano Allegri
Chelsea 421162 7 said he felt “ashamed” of his side who After the game Juventus president Andrea contact, the ball struck his back. Wojciech
Salzburg 413043 6 played without “heart and passion” in a 2- Agnelli expressed his dismay but repeated his Szczesny reached the ball but it crawled
AC Milan 4 1 1 2 4 7 4 0 Champions League defeat at Maccabi support for Allegri. through his outstretched fingers and in off the
Dinamo Zagreb4 1 1 2 3 5 4 Haifa yesterday to sit on the brink of post.
elimination. “I’m ashamed of what’s happening right
GROUP F: Shakhtar Donetsk 1 (Zubkov 46) now,” said Agnelli to Sky Sport Italia. Maccabi poured forward. Tjaronn Chery hit
Real Madrid 1 (Ruediger 90+5), Celtic 0 RB Omer Atzili scored twice to give the Israeli the bar. Szczesny saved from Atzili.
Leipzig 2 (Werner 75, Forsberg 84). side their first victory in four matches in Group “There is no one person culpable, it’s not the
H in this year’s elite European competition. coach’s fault if we can’t win a tackle. Allegri is The home team continued to dominate after
P W D L F A Pts going to remain coach of Juventus.” Juventus midfielder Angel di Maria limped off
REAL MADRID 4 3 1 0 8 2 10 Juve are third in their group, equal on three with a thigh problem in the 24th minute.
RB Leipzig 4 2 0 2 6 7 6 points with Maccabi, who remain bottom, and Allegri agreed with the club president’s
Shakhtar 412175 5 five behind Benfica and Paris Saint-Germain verdict. Three minutes before half time, Atzili
Celtic 401329 1 and who drew in a later match. shaped to curl a left-footy shot inside the far
“Agnelli is right when he says we must be post, but instead clipped it inside the near post
GROUP G: FC Copenhagen 0 Manchester “There is only silence after this bad result,” ashamed,” said Allegri, who lead the club to two with Szczesny rooted to his line.
City 0, Borussia Dortmund 1 (Bellingham said Allegri. “We’re not talking here about Champions League runners-up finishes in 2015
35) Sevilla 1 (Kouassi 18). technical or tactical questions, it is a question of and 2017. Juventus managed their first strike on goal
heart and passion. We play too individually.” seconds before half time but Joshua Cohen
P W D L F A Pts “Especially for the first half, where we did saved low from Dusan Vlahovic’s header.
MAN CITY 4 3 1 0 11 1 10 The 55-year-old ruled out talk of nothing and they put us in difficulty from the
Dortmund 4 2 1 1 9 4 7 resignation. start.” Juventus pressed from the start of the
Sevilla 402229 2 second half and Cohen saved high from a
Copenhagen 4 0 2 2 0 8 2 “Resignation? Never, when a challenge The hosts dominated the first half at the Daniele Rugani header flying toward the top
becomes more difficult it’s even more beautiful, Sammy Ofer stadium and took the lead after corner.
GROUP H: Maccabi Haifa 2 (Atzili 7, 42) you have to get out of it with courage, desire seven minutes.
Juventus 0, Paris Saint-Germain 1 and passion.” He later saved from wingers Juan Cuadrado
(Mbappe 39-pen) Benfica 1 (Joao Mario 62- Atzili outjumped the visiting defence to and Arkadiusz Milik but Maccabi created late
pen). meet a cross from Pierre Cornud, and although chances as they held on comfortably. – AFP
he turned his head away just before making

Paris SG P W D L F A Pts Shakhtar Donetsk’s Oleksandr Zubkov (right)
422074 8 celebrates scoring his team’s first goal with
Benfica 422063 8 teammates during yesterday’s Champions
League Group F match at Stadion Wojska
Polskiego in Warsaw, Poland. – REUTERSPIX

Juventus 410357 3
Maccabi Haifa 4 1 0 3 4 8 3

QUALIFIED

CHAMPIONSHIP: Wigan 1 Blackburn 0.

PSG not disrupted
by Mbappe reports,
says Galtier

PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN coach Christophe
Galtier said rumours about Kylian Mbappe’s
future did not disrupt his team’s preparations
for yesterday’s Champions League match
against Benfica.
Stuttering PSG were held to a third straight
draw as the game at the Parc des Princes ended
1-1 after Mbappe put them ahead from the
penalty spot just before half time.
It came after various media reports in Spain
and France earlier in the day suggested
Mbappe would seek to leave PSG in the January
transfer window, despite only signing a new
three-year contract at the end of last season.
“I know nothing,” Galtier said when asked
about the reports following yesterday’s game. Proud Shakhtar stand tall

“All I know is that a rumour became a story
and then that almost became a declaration.
“I found it very surprising that such a story against Madrid

should come out just before such a big game.”
He added: “I didn’t see anything unusual in
Kylian’s preparation for the game, and he played
with a lot of rhythm and intensity and gave a SHAKHTAR DONETSK coach Igor these past three months.
response to the rumours. Jovicevic praised his side’s display and “(Back then), nobody gave us a dime.
“We remained focused on the match and I courage after they held Real Madrid to a ‘Without Brazilians, how we are going to
don’t think the rumour disrupted our 1-1 draw in the Champions League do it? We are going to be the Cinderella
preparations.” yesterday, saying they fought to make of the group, the Cinderella of the entire
Galtier questioned the motivation the Ukrainian people proud. tournament’, we heard,” he said.
behind the reports coming out when A last-gasp header by Real “And in the end … to play like this
they did, with PSG – minus the injured defender Antonio Rudiger rescued a against Real Madrid, and to be sad in the
Lionel Messi – missing the chance to 1-1 draw for Carlo Ancelotti’s men dressing room afterwards… We have the
secure qualification for the and secured their place in the feeling that we lost two points and it’s
Champions League last 16 with two knockout stage, after the Ukrainian something to be proud of.
group games to spare following the side had taken the lead one minute “We fought for the Ukrainian people,
draw. into the second half. so that they could feel identified and
“That this rumour should emerge just “I’m proud that my team showed proud of us, and I’m sure they are.”
four or five hours before this personality, what they are Jovicevic, who started his senior
game, I am entitled to be made of,” Jovicevic told a career as a player in Real’s reserve team
surprised,” he said. “Who news conference. back in 1991, hailed his side for the way
does this rumour help? “In these difficult they approached their more experienced
Who is it useful to? Not times, which we’ve rivals.
us.” been going through in “With the ball, we had things clear,” he
PSG, who play the last 10 days added. “We played a daring football, with
Marseille in Ligue 1 on especially, to go out courage and what a pity about (Lassina)
Sunday, are next in on the pitch today and Traore, not being able to make it 2-0 and
Champions League show that level of finish the game with a victory.”
action at home to football… it is to take The Burkina Faso international was
Maccabi Haifa on Oct 25. your hats off.” inches away from doubling Shakhtar’s
A win in that game will Jovicevic, who took over as lead in the 65th minute but his shot from
secure PSG’s place in the Christophe Galtier coach of Shakhtar in July, said inside the six-yard box bounced off the

knockout phase. – AFP the game was their best in bar. – Reuters

THURSDAY • OCTOBER 13, 2022 QUOTE OF THE DAY

Mourinho has had a brilliant career and he
went for the mature option going to
Roma. I remember when I went to Malaga after
Madrid, he said he would never coach a team like
Malaga. I was proud of having gone there because I
like a challenge, and that was a new project ... ”

Real Betis manager Manuel Pellegrini

Potter emphasizes team-first mentality as Chelsea continue winning run

CHELSEA head coach Graham Potter among the greatest in global football,
said he had developed a good and yet boss Southgate will be starting
understanding with his players and that Chelsea’s Trevoh to sweat on his options for the Qatar
their team-first mentality was behind Chalobah (left) World Cup now.
their winning run after they secured a 2-0 and Kalidou
Koulibaly (top) The tournament starts on Nov 20 and
win at AC Milan in the Champions in action with James’ injury issue adds to concerns over
League yesterday. both Kyle Walker and Trent Alexander-
Goals from Jorginho and Pierre- AC Milan’s Fikayo Tomori Arnold.
Emerick Aubameyang saw Chelsea (2nd right) during the
complete the double over Milan and Champions League Group E Walker is rated as 50-50 to recover in
record a fourth straight victory. match at the San Siro time for Qatar, while Alexander-Arnold
After a 1-0 defeat to Dinamo Zagreb has an ankle injury.
in their opening match and a 1-1 draw yesterday. – REUTERSPIX
The Blues saw their night eased by
with Salzburg in Potter’s first game in Fikayo Tomori’s red card after the ex-
charge, Chelsea now top Group E. Chelsea defender pulled back Mason
“It’s just a process of trying to get to Mount who had been brilliantly put
know them,” Potter said. through by James.
“We had a bit of time away because of
the international break but we just Potter remained neutral in his view of
worked hard behind the scenes in Tomori’s dismissal while Milan boss
emphasising the importance of the Stefano Pioli hit out at the decision,
group, emphasising the importance of pulling no punches.
the team, how we act.
“You can see the boys have got “The red card and penalty, from
quality. They are a responsible group, are where I am I can’t really see too much,”
honest and open, and I really enjoy said Potter.
working with them.
“It’s been a nice start for us and we “If he’s brought him down he’s
need to carry on.” brought him down. I haven’t seen it
Chelsea, who travel to Aston Villa in back, but clearly that’s a big moment for
the Premier League on Sunday, lost us.
Reece James to a knee injury in the
second half and Potter said it would be “Everybody would agree it changes
24-48 hours before they would know the game in terms of what Milan want to
how serious it is. do. But we still have to make that count.
The in-form rightback cut a
disconsolate figure when trudging off the “(It’s) not straightforward playing
San Siro turf midway through yesterday’s against 10 men, especially here. Any
match. action could lead to a goal, the crowd
Potter hopes the 22-year-old has are so into the game again.
escaped without a major problem, and
England manager Gareth Southgate will “It was a big moment, we felt we
be a nervous spectator too. could do enough with 11 v 11 but the
James will face scans to assess the referee’s made a decision and we have
damage to his knee, but Potter remained to get on with it.”
upbeat when quizzed after the Blues’
impressive San Siro win. Rossoneri manager Pioli criticised
“We’re hoping Reece will be OK. It will referee Daniel Siebert’s overall
be 24, 48 hours to find out, so it’s too performance as well as revealing his
early to give you anything more than surprise at Tomori’s red card.
that,” said Potter.
England’s rightback strength ranks “I asked the referee whether VAR was
Rest and working properly,” said Pioli.

“It’s difficult to quantify the referee’s
attitude in this game, with seven other
yellow cards as well as the red card.

“Is it a case now of making our voices
heard a little bit more?

“I don’t believe it was the referee’s
best evening tonight, that’s without a
doubt.” – The Independent/Agencies

reward
Guardiola reveals Man City avoided ‘risk’ after resting Haaland

PEP GUARDIOLA revealed he “Yesterday was not good, today disallowed goal, a penalty award and coming on I felt maybe we could The decision drew criticism from
did not want to risk Erling (he was) a little better but not perfect a red card. break it, but the players gave the BT Sport pundits after the match.
Haaland in Manchester City’s so we decide not to take the risk.” absolutely everything.
Champions League draw at Rodri was the unlucky party after “He’s got it (his arm) by his side
FC Copenhagen because the striker Guardiola felt Haaland was not the the first call, with his superb strike “We conceded few chances. We and it brushes,” said former England
was “so, so tired”. only player to be feeling the effects of chalked off after Riyad Mahrez was started very well. It’s a good point and striker Peter Crouch. “It’s just
their recent exertions. controversially punished for we will take it. ridiculous and it’s taken away such a
The prolific Haaland was named handball. fantastic goal.”
on the bench and watched as City, He said: “I thought about energy “I’m so satisfied. Tomorrow we will
reduced to 10 men after the sending levels. Many players didn’t start Mahrez could have been the regenerate and then we have two days “We have been robbed of a great
off of Sergio Gomez, played out a because they are really exhausted beneficiary of the next review after to prepare (to play) against Liverpool.” Champions League goal,” added
goalless stalemate in the Danish with fatigue and some niggles. Nicolai Boilesen was ruled to have former England midfielder Owen
capital yesterday. handled in the area, but Kamil Asked if he understood the Hargreaves.
“Phil (Foden) has also some Grabara saved his spot-kick. handball decisions. Guardiola said
It was assumed Haaland, who has problems and Bernardo (Silva) was so “no” but added he “didn’t see” them. Copenhagen coach Jacob
scored 20 goals in just 13 tired yesterday, he told us. The Gomez was then dismissed after Neestrup, whose side were thrashed
appearances, was simply being held players I played felt better.” another check following a tangle with There was a suggestion that a 5-0 in Manchester last week, felt his
back ahead of Sunday’s Premier Hakon Haraldsson on the edge of the recent rule change means Rodri’s goal players did the club proud.
League trip to Liverpool, but The Group G clash at a raucous area. should have stood, but Guardiola also
Guardiola hinted there could have Parken Stadium was short on referenced decisions in Inter Milan He said: “We would also have
been more to his selection decision. goalmouth action but not on major That left City playing with a man versus Barcelona last week and in drawn 0-0 against City with 11 against
talking points after referee Artur Dias less for 60 minutes and Guardiola was Liverpool’s defeat to Arsenal at the 11 tonight, 100%.
The City manager said of the 22- repeatedly visited the pitchside pleased how they acquitted weekend.
year-old: “He finished the game monitor. themselves. “This was first and foremost a
against Southampton so, so tired and “Inter Milan vs Barcelona last team performance. It was great work
didn’t recover well. The VAR advised him to do that on He said: “To play one hour like that week, did you see what happened from the coaching staff and the
three occasions in the first half with is tough. We had a lot of possession with Arsenal and Liverpool? So, no (I players.” – The Independent/AFP/
his interventions leading to a and in the last 10 minutes with Phil don’t understand it),” he said. Agencies

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