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█ BY SURAYA ALI oMany affected by floods do not have insurance Insurance plan (for items inside the property)
newsdesk@thesundaily.com coverage to help them defray costs of repairs are the most important ones.
There are also different plans for owners and
KUALA LUMPUR: Hamid Abdullah tenants.
estimated that it would cost him up to In the case of the recent floods, Laila said an
RM50,000 to repair his home in insurance policy would have mitigated the
Kampung Padang Jawa, Shah Alam, losses for property owners and tenants, adding
and to replace items that he lost in the recent insurance coverage. barely enough to meet my basic expenses,” he that the government could consider making it
floods. Insurance providers have estimated that the told theSun. compulsory for homeowners to insure their
property to protect themselves in the event of a
However, he does not have insurance damage caused by the floods could amount to Financial planner Laila Johari said many do catastrophe.
coverage and he is not hopeful that he would at least RM20 billion. not realise the importance of having insurance She proposed the government
get any help from the government. coverage for their property, while others just introduce a special scheme for the Turn to
But just like 43-year-old Hamid, many do not cannot afford it. B40 group, such as one with the
He is one of thousands who are now looking have insurance coverage to fall back on. —
at a huge repair bill, with no means to pay it, She said there are several types of insurance insurance premium covered by page 6
prompting a suggestion for steps to be taken to “I have enquired about insurance before but options but the House Owner plan (to cover the Social Security Organisation.
make it compulsory for homeowners to have I cannot afford the RM130 monthly premium damage to the structure) and the Home
with the salary I earn as an office clerk. I make
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More challenges ahead for MACC chief
o Admission that he allowed brother to use his shares company (were chosen). The background of “The board is not addressing the crux of the
trading account may expose him to probe: Lawyer Azam’s brother should also be ascertained to matter, which is to look into the allegations and
determine where he obtained funds to purchase suggest the next course of action. It has no role in
█ BY CHARLES RAMENDRAN he did not, now we have to scrutinise his millions of the shares. reviewing the case in such a brief period. There
newsdesk@thesundaily.com explanation. are many eminent persons sitting on this panel.
PETALING JAYA: Malaysian Anti-Corruption “Azam’s brother also had shares in his own They should not keep silent just because they
Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan “While he tried to clear himself of CDS account. So why did he use Azam’s CDS serve the commission or so as not to offend the
Sri Azam Baki may have opened a can of worms wrongdoing related to corruption, he had account? Did Azam disclose the purchase as relevant parties,” said the criminologist.
through his admission that he allowed his voluntarily admitted that his account was used required by the law for civil servants? If he did
central depository system (CDS) account to be by his younger brother to purchase the said not, he can be suspended from his duties He said Azam, as the commission’s director
used by his younger brother. shares. This has put him at a risk of possible pending disciplinary action. All these questions of investigations at the time of the share
crimes he may have committed under other are not to cast doubt on Azam but for the purchase, should have impeccable knowledge
This may expose him to a possible provisions of the law,” he told theSun. authorities to investigate the allegations,” of the laws involving the purchase and disposal
investigation under stock trading laws. he said. of assets by civil servants, which must be
Mohamed Haniff said under Section 25 of the declared.
There have been calls for him to be Security Industry (Central Depositories) Act Mohamed Haniff added although the Anti-
investigated after his attempt to clear his name 1991and its subsections, the opening of a CDS Corruption Advisory Board (ACAB) had Sundramoorthy added he is appalled by
at a media conference at the MACC account must be in the name of its beneficial acknowledged the controversy and had made Azam’s statement that he reports solely to the
headquarters in Putrajaya on Wednesday. owner or an authorised nominee. public its findings after a discussion with Azam, ACAB when in fact, he should be doing so to the
it is insufficient to put the case to rest. Prime Minister’s Department.
Lawyer Mohamed Haniff Khatri Abdulla said He said Azam should be asked if his brother
Azam had subjected himself to scrutiny after was a nominee authorised by him and about the He said the board has no investigative Social activist Tan Sri Robert Phang, who is
choosing to go public with his statement. origins of the funds used to purchase the shares powers to make any recommendations, but can also a former member of the ACAB, said the
in 2015. only give its opinion. matter should not be put to rest following
“Azam may have felt obliged to make a statements by ACAB and Azam.
statement but he is not duty-bound to do so at “An investigation should be initiated to Universiti Sains Malaysia head of research on
this point because the constitutional right to determine if the purchase of the shares amount crime and policing, Hon Assoc Prof Datuk Dr “Why did the ACAB not question why Azam’s
remain silent applies to everyone. But because to any breach of anti-corruption laws. It should P. Sundramoorthy, who was a former member of brother had used the former’s CDS account?
also be asked why the shares of the particular MACC’s Operations Review Panel, agreed with This is just the beginning of a storm to uncover
Mohamed Haniff and said it was shameful for the truth. If an investigation committee is set up
the ACAB to hastily respond to the allegations to probe it, I wish to step up as I have a barrage
when it was not its place to do so. of questions to ask.”
ACCORDING RESPECT ... No show by witnesses,
Deputy Inspector-General of Najib’s trial vacated
Police Datuk Razarudin
Husain@ Abd Rasid KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Najib Abdul
inspecting a guard of honour Razak’s 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB)
at the Kedah police trial yesterday afternoon was vacated after the
headquarters yesterday. – High Court was informed that no prosecution
BERNAMAPIX witnesses would turn up to testify.
BRIEFS LOWERING OF CANDIDATE Govt to improve early warning Deputy public prosecutor Ahmad Akram
AGE APPROVED system for disasters Gharib said the prosecution had tried to call a
few witnesses to come to the court but to no
ISKANDAR PUTERI: The Johor assembly KUALA LUMPUR: The government will set up He said complaints and criticisms avail, as most of the witnesses were working
yesterday passed an amendment to the a task force to improve the existing received on the weaknesses would be and had their own matters to attend to.
1895 State Constitution to lower the communication method and create a faster looked into.
age of candidates for state seats from and more effective early warning system for “We could not get them at very short
21 to 18. The amendment in Clause 16 disasters. On flood aid, Annuar said the federal notice. Most of them are at work. I apologise
of the Second Part of the State government led by Prime Minister Datuk Seri for this, My Lord. Therefore, I’m humbly
Constitution was proposed by Mentri Communications and Multimedia Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob is among the fastest and applying for the trial to be vacated for today
Besar Datuk Hasni Mohammad and Tan Sri Annuar Musa said the matter would be most proactive in responding to the disaster (yesterday). The next dates for this trial are on
seconded by Semarang assemblyman discussed in detail by the ministry’s secretary- that hit the country. Jan 26 and 27.
Datuk Samsolbari Jamali. It was passed general and relevant agencies, including the
unanimously after the third reading. Meteorological Department and the He said the ministry’s “Operasi Bantu “We have already prepared four witnesses
– Bernama Department of Irrigation and Drainage. Hingga Selesai” was among the best initiatives to be on standby on those dates. The
for flood victims. witnesses are former 1MDB chief financial
M’SIA-SAUDI TALKS ON “The Cabinet is of the opinion that the officer Azmi Tahir, former 1MDB director Tan
HAJ PILGRIMAGE communication system and information “The flood disaster has opened the door for Sri Ismee Ismail, former chairman of 1MDB
delivery to the people need to be improved. all quarters to improve their commitment as a Tan Sri Mohd Bakke Salleh and Datuk Wan
KUALA TERENGGANU: Malaysia is Malaysian Family to work together and Ahmad Shihab Wan Ismail (Najib’s former
hoping that Saudi Arabia will allow “That is why we want to have a better alleviate the burden of victims.” special officer).
foreign pilgrims to perform the haj this system, including adopting the concept of
year despite the global threat posed by SMS blasting so that we can send early On issues related to the implementation of “If anything happens, we will have a
the Covid-19 Omicron variant. Minister warnings quickly and accurately to the people 5G technology, Annuar gave an assurance that backup, not like today (yesterday), I apologise
in the Prime Minister’s Department in disaster-affected areas,” he told a media they would be tackled objectively without bias. for this,” he said.
(Religious Affairs) Idris Ahmad said the conference after delivering the ministry’s 2022
government would hold a meeting New Year message at Angkasapuri yesterday. He added the proposal on the Trial judge Datuk Collin Lawrence
with the Saudi government next month implementation is being fine-tuned before it Sequerah then thanked the prosecutor for his
at the latest to discuss matters related Annuar acknowledged that there were can be tabled to the Cabinet. effort. – Bernama
to the annual pilgrimage, including some weaknesses in the existing mode of
retaining the annual quota of 30,000 information delivery during disasters. “It will be settled this year and we can move New S’wak Cabinet
pilgrims. – Bernama forward to improve the quality of information will do well: PM
technology, including 5G.” – Bernama
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri
Ismail Sabri Yaakob has expressed confidence
that under the leadership of Chief Minister
Tan Sri Abang Johari Abang Openg and his
new Cabinet, Sarawak will continue to excel.
He expressed hope that the new Cabinet
line-up comprising 10 ministers and 26
assistant ministers, who were sworn in
virtually, would deliver the goods with
devotion to the people of Sarawak.
“I congratulate the new Cabinet line-up.
Hopefully, with this new selection, the
Cabinet led by Chief Minister Tan Sri Abang
Johari Abang Openg can deliver more services
to the people of Sarawak,” he said on his
official Facebook page yesterday.
The swearing-in ceremony of the new
Cabinet ministers and assistant ministers on
Jan 4 made history when it took place
virtually. It saw Sarawak Yang Dipertua Negri
Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud accept their
appointments at Astana Negri, with the
ministers and assistant ministers physically
present at the state legislative assembly
building. – Bernama
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Man arrested over theft of Battle of Kampar signboard
KAMPAR: Police have arrested an Meanwhile, commenting on the Group Association (MHG),” she told Ridge, which is awaiting to be Gurkha soldiers who fought against
unemployed man in connection with matter, Perak Housing, Local Bernama. gazetted as a heritage and tourism 4,000 Japanese troops for four days
the theft of the World War II (WW II) Government and Tourism site as was recommended by the and four nights from Dec 30, 1941 to
Battle of Kampar signboard in Green Committee chairman Datuk Nolee Prior to this, MHG chairman Indian government. Jan 2, 1942 in trying to stop their
Ridge here. Ashilin Mohamed Radzi said public Shaharom Ahmad had told Bernama advance through the Malayan
property such as the WWII Battle of that MHG regretted the actions of At the end of December, India’s peninsula.
Kampar police chief Supt Kampar signboard in Green Ridge those who stole the signboard, High Commissioner to Malaysia B
Mohamad Nazri Daud said the local should be preserved and not stolen. without appreciating the historical Nagabhushana Reddy was reported The battle saw 150 British soldiers
man, in his 30s, was arrested in the elements and value associated with to have said that the notion of as well as 500 Japanese soldiers killed
district at about 5pm on Wednesday. She stressed that all parties need the battle. gazetting this historical war site was a and buried in one place in the same
to play a role in preserving public wish expressed by the Indian prime area known as Green Ridge, thus the
“Following interrogation, the property, notably those with According to him, the signboard, minister during his visit to Malaysia significance of the signboard in
suspect admitted to stealing metal historical value and information and which was installed in Jalan Ipoh- in 2015 to honour the sacrifice of remembrance of the heroic deeds of
scrap around Kampar the past week,” are useful as reference materials for Kampar here was found missing by British and Indian soldiers during the allied troops in wartime Malaya.
he said when contacted by Bernama future generations. some members of the association WWII in Kampar.
yesterday. who passed by the area on Monday Japanese troops overran the
“The state government regrets the morning. The 6.47ha site is a testament to peninsula and Singapore with
He said police were tracking down theft of the signboard that was the fierce battle between 1,500 British lightning speed during the war.
two of his accomplices, who are in donated by the Malayan Historical The signboard marks the site of troops including Indian, Sikh and – Bernama
their 40s. the WWII Battle of Kampar in Green
CM: New housing projects in
Malacca to factor in flood risks
PLUS says the MALACCA: The Malacca development area but also cover
switch to the government has ordered that any other areas involved in the
RFID system new housing project in the state, construction. This must be taken
will be done in especially near swamp land or into account to prevent buyers
phases. – river basins, should go through a and tenants from facing
BERNAMAPIX detailed study to avoid exposure problems that could be
to flood risks. detrimental to them.
Enough time to switch
to RFID, says PLUS Chief Minister Datuk Seri “Average rainfall in Malacca
Sulaiman Md Ali said the used to be about 60 to 70mm but
relevant parties such as due to the unpredictable
developers, local authorities weather, recent rainfall was
(PBT) and related agencies between 170mm and 200mm. So,
should also take into account all this factor should also be taken
aspects, such as geographical into account,” he told a press
structure, drainage system and conference after chairing the
water retention ponds. state exco meeting at Seri Negri
yesterday. – Bernama
“It should not be limited to the
Public prosecutor to decide fate
of 10 students in bullying case
o Motorists have two years to make the change from the camera and the tolling KUALA KANGSAR: Police have office on Jan 4 for further action.
system. completed the investigation “We have not received further
█ BY ASHIQIN ARIFFIN Duta. paper (IP) on a bullying case
newsdesk@thesundaily.com The transition is in line with the “At the end of the day, there is an AI involving 10 students of the instructions on when they are to
PETALING JAYA: Motorists need not behind this mechanism. The more Sultan Azlan Shah Mara Junior be charged ... we are waiting for
worry about the transition from the government’s vision of having multi- people adopt RFID, the more data the Science College (MRSM) in more information,” he told
current mode of paying highway tolls lane free flow (MLFF) that allows car AI will pick up and the more intelligent Kuala Kangsar last month and it reporters after attending a
to the radio frequency identification users to zoom through the toll without it will become with greater has been referred to the state monthly gathering with the staff
(RFID) system as they have until at stopping for any tag to be scanned and experience,” he added. public prosecutor’s office. of the district police
least 2023 to make the change. without any toll booth structure at the headquarters yesterday.
toll plaza. In case of any internet outage, toll Kuala Kangsar district police
Assuring that the transition is not a personnel will be armed with a chief ACP Omar Bakhtiar Yaakob On Dec 10, a video went viral
sudden transformation from PLUS is starting the building block scanner gun called OBVIA which will said the IP was completed on Dec on social media showing a
SmartTag and Touch ’n Go to RFID, of the MLFF by establishing and be used to assist users in opening the 17 before being handed over to student being punched in the
PLUS strategic stakeholder honing the single free flow (SLFF) barrier. the Perak public prosecutor’s abdomen by other students in a
management head Syed Mohammed system by using RFID where there still dormitory room. – Bernama
Idid Syed Ahmed Idid said it will be are toll booth structures in place Touch ’n Go said they are working
done in phases. without the gate that opens up upon on centralising all payment systems in C VID-19
successful RFID scan. its application. UPDATE
The transition was announced at
the end of last year and is expected to To mitigate the problem of the The company said all RFID tags are As of noon yesterday
take effect from Jan 15 on the North- barrier not opening, PLUS is installing already linked to Touch ’n Go eWallet
South Expressway. an automated number plate balance and all Touch ’n Go card users concTafiosrtemasl ed 2,776,699
recognition (ANPR) camera. can use a PayDirect feature, which
“Changes are not happening links the card to the eWallet balance. Total
overnight on Jan 15. We can’t convert “The ANPR camera can detect your ac�ve cases cNaesews 3,543
everything in just one night, and to plate number and it is placed where “The only portion missing is
change it involves technological the car is exiting the toll booth. It is topping up a Touch ’n Go card from 39,739
processes,” he told theSun. already in place at the Hutan Touch ’n Go eWallet (also for use in
Kampung-Sungai Dua Highway,” Syed parking and transit) – we are already Total
PLUS said the demand and supply Mohamad Idid said. working on a solution for this,” the recoveries Current
of the RFID usage will determine company told theSun. recovery 97.30%
whether SmartTag and Touch ’n Go He said the RFID technology is 2,701,808
will be stopped by the end of 2023 and scalable as it uses a back-end system Touch ’n Go said users can begin to rate
it is still a plan under revision. that can be managed easily with use the upgraded Touch ’n Go card
artificial intelligence (AI). that allows users to reload their card Death
A minimum of one RFID lane will from the Touch ’n Go eWallet option in toll
be introduced per direction at each of “With ANPR camera, PLUS has also the first half of this year.
the 74 toll plazas and two lanes for added the toll validation system in 31,609
larger end barrier toll plazas such as which if the camera detects entry of a If users decided to get rid of Touch
Juru, Skudai, Sungai Besi and Jalan car on either RFID, SmartTag or Touch ’n Go cards and opt to fully utilise
’n Go, and upon exiting payment will RFID and eWallet, the company said
be charged based on the data gathered they can link the Touch ’n Go card to
eWallet and request a balance transfer
in the nearest future.
Fined RM2,000 for ferrying pigs without permission 6,378Brought
-in-Dead
BUTTERWORTH: The magistrate’s department. Magistrate M. Kalaiarasi amounting to RM1,200, to be forfeited. PROGRESS STATISTICS FOR THE NATIONAL COVID-19 IMMUNISATION PROGRAMME
court here yesterday fined a lorry driver meted out the fine on Tan Jie Xuan, 22, In mitigation, Tan requested for the As of January 5 Received rst doses
RM2,000, in default four months jail, who pleaded guilty to the charge. Received second doses
for transporting four pigs without the return of the lorry, which the court
permission of the veterinary The magistrate also ordered allowed after he had paid the fine. 26,012,936 25,634,294
proceeds from the sale of the pigs, - Bernama
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Call for mechanics to volunteer to fix water-damaged motorcycles
DENGKIL: The N. Rajendran Motor workshop That was the “SOS call” from N. Rajendran, 54, On the video, Rajendran, who was then in customers,” he said.
here is filled to the brim with flood-ravaged better known as Abang Raja, over the shortage of Kampung Chemperai, invited residents to send Operating at his workshop of 33 years, he and
motorcycles for repair and the owner is looking for manpower following an overwhelming response motorcycles damaged by the floods to his
more hands on deck. from flood victims who were his regular workshop located in Dengkil. his mechanics have repaired more than 80
customers. motorcycles belonging to flood victims living
“I need additional workers (mechanics) to Soon, he and two employees had to extend around Dengkil.
speed up the process of repairing motorcycles. The name “Rajendran” and “Raja Motor” has operating hours of the workshop until 9pm. The father of four children aged between 15
Many flood victims around Dengkil sent their gone viral and recorded a high search volume on “As a reward to my employees and any and 25, called on owners to be patient as each
damaged motorcycles to my workshop, especially Google and social media after a 40-second video prospective employees, I will give them a bonus motorcycle repair took one to two hours, with the
after my video about this free service spread on on his free services uploaded by the public spread (for) helping me realise this gesture. This is the cost of new spark plugs, engine oil and air filters, all
social media.” like wildfire since Dec 30 last year. time to reciprocate the goodwill of my regular borne by him. – Bernama
‘Insurance a
luxury for many’
The Malaysian Takaful Association (MTA)
agreed that compulsory insurance for homeowners
and tenants could help to mitigate losses
caused by unexpected events.
However, an MTA spokesman said
From an in-depth discussion between the
front government and stakeholders was
page essential to make insurance coverage
A boat being used to transport a more accessible to Malaysians.
motorcycle to a village cut off by “Most people opt for minimum
floods. – BERNAMAPIX coverage, for fire and theft, but not floods,” the
spokesman said, adding that while there was still a
lack of awareness, many do not have insurance
because they cannot afford the premium.
“For them, it is a luxury, not a necessity.”
Economist Dr Barjoyai Bardai pointed out that
Obstacles in getting aid Malaysia already has the infrastructure to make
to Orang Asli community insurance available to all.
He said Employees Provident Fund (EPF)
members could use part of their savings to offset
insurance premiums for their property, adding that
while it would not be easy for the government to
ensure insurance protection for all 30 million
Malaysians, it was not impossible.
He suggested EPF also look into offering
endowment funds for insurance policies, given that
they provide both investment returns and
She also chided the authorities for failing insurance coverage.
o Remote location of some villages and rugged terrain to respond to an appeal for adequate Meanwhile, the Malaysian Association of
pose logistical challenges in efforts to deliver flood relief drinking water. Standard Users called for the introduction of
standards in managing disasters.
She said of the three villages in the area, Its secretary-general Saral James Maniam said
only two have had their water supply these standards should serve as a guide when
█ BY SHIVANI SUPRAMANI Among the most badly affected areas was restored. assessing risks, dissemination and communication
newsdesk@thesundaily.com Hulu Langat, where at least three Orang Asli of knowledge, monitoring and warning services,
PETALING JAYA: Some Orang Asli villages are located. “Those in Kampung Orang Asli Genting response capability as well as commitment of the
communities affected by the recent floods Slow response by the relevant authorities Peras are still waiting for water that they can authorities and community in the sustainability of
have had to wait a little longer for relief to left many stranded on the roof of their homes drink,” she said. an early warning system.
arrive. for hours. She said the country needed a robust and
Bavanie said the first consignment of Bavanie added that every time she consistent policy or system that keeps policies in
Difficult logistical challenges were among supplies only reached the Orang Asli village broached the subject with a figure of place no matter who helms the government.
the factors that put them at the end of the on Dec 29, more than 10 days later. It was authority, the response had always been that “Standards are crucial because they do not
queue. delivered by the Malaysian Red Crescent “the Orang Asli know what they are doing … change with a change of government. Instead, we
Society. this is normal for them”. can alter it to suit the nation’s needs based on our
For instance, the first attempt to fly “What I fail to understand is why the geography and other factors,” she added.
supplies in to an Orang Asli village in Hulu government could not have a better plan in Another volunteer, Raenu, who focuses on
Langat three days into the floods, ended quite place. We had to rely on volunteer hikers Orang Asli villages in Karak, Pahang, said Villagers invest in boats
disastrously. from various non-governmental many homes have been destroyed and that for use during floods
organisations to bring in the supplies,” she help is needed to rebuild them.
The powerful gust from the rotors of the said.
delivery helicopter blew away the roofs of Even more puzzling for the villagers was “We are now helping to rebuild houses in
their homes while it attempted to land in the the fact that several representatives from Sungai Telemung. So far, only two have been SEGAMAT: Believing in the Malay proverb
middle of the village. government agencies eventually arrived, but completed,” she said. sediakan payung sebelum hujan (prepare an
rather than lend a hand, they spent their time umbrella before the rain), residents of Kampung
An alternative attempt to ferry supplies on taking photographs, Bavanie said. Meanwhile, the villagers are taking shelter Batu Badak are ready for the floods, with most
motorcycles was stopped in its tracks by “They were there just to wait for the arrival in tents. homes prepared with a fibreglass boat.
landslides that made the village inaccessible. of the Selangor mentri besar (Datuk Seri
In the end, hikers made the trek through the Amirudin Shari),” she lamented. Raenu said many Orang Asli villages in Their investment was not in vain, as when
mud to deliver the supplies. She pointed out that a lot of work could Karak and Bentong in Pahang have been disaster struck, they were able to save their
have been done while they waited for overlooked. property and loved ones.
Even when representatives of the Amirudin to arrive.
authorities arrived at one of the villages, they “Carrying those huge bags and boxes of She added that villages in Chenor had Rubber tapper Mohammad Yahaya, 49, said
failed to offer help in any way, a volunteer items was not an easy task. They (the similarly failed to get the necessary he bought his boat and an engine for about
named Bavanie complained. officials) could have helped,” she added. attention. RM8,000 a few years ago so that he could move
However, Bavanie said the Public Works his family and neighbours to higher ground
Bavanie, who is participating in the flood Department had done a good job cleaning up However, she expressed gratitude to the during the floods.
rescue efforts in Hulu Langat, said there is an the road leading to the village, giving Orang Asli Development Department for the
urgent need for clean water at the villages. outsiders direct access to the community. help it rendered to the villagers. “Our village and Sungai Muar is about 1km
apart, so when the river overflows, our house will
“The water pipes to their village have been She also criticised the National Disaster be flooded.
damaged by the floods,” she told theSun. Management Agency for failing to send help
immediately. “As we live near the river, floods are normal.
Continuous downpours from Dec 18 left All we have to do is always be prepared,” he said
many areas in the country inundated for “They should have given clear guidelines when met by Bernama.
several days. on evacuation plans. This was the first time
for many people and they did not know what Mohammad said the major floods he had
to do. These gaps must be filled,” she added. experienced in the village were in 2006 and 2011.
Those who want to help the Orang Asli “The situation then was worse than this
should contact Bavanie at 011-1062 4941. (current flood) because the water rose to above
the roofs of the house. Most of the houses were
Livestock breeder loses 120 cows submerged in the floods then and the
floodwaters took so long to recede.
SEGAMAT: Livestock breeder Tey Teng Swee cows out, but it was futile because the area were already weak.
took five years to build his cattle farm and in a was already flooded and the cows were Although the Veterinary Department did “It took a month for the situation to return to
few minutes, everything was destroyed in the already tired as they had no food. normal,” he added.
floods at Batu 7 Jalan Muar near here last help by providing food for the cows, he said in
Sunday. “We managed to save only about 20 cows a flood situation, the cows were not able to A survey in the village found most areas still
by using a boat,” said Tey, whose left arm was move in the water due to the strong currents. flooded, with most of the boats still at the
In tears, the 60-year-old farmer said, 120 of in a sling. Seberang Batu Badak bridge.
his cows were still missing. “I don’t know what to do now. The cows
“I broke my arm while rescuing my cows,” are still weak,” he added.
Tey said he did not expect the floodwaters he added.
to submerge his eight-foot high cowshed. Tey, whose cows included the Charolais,
Tey said although he managed to save Bali, Belgian Blue and Brahman breed,
“My workers and I tried hard to get the some of the cows, a few died after that as they estimated his losses at RM600,000. – Bernama
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ALMATY: Russia sent paratroopers o Dozens of rioters killed, presidential dismissing his cabinet, reversing the MANILA: Child marriage became
into Kazakhstan yesterday to quell a residence set ablaze as violence erupts after fuel price rise and distancing himself illegal in the Philippines yesterday
countrywide uprising after deadly protests over increased fuel prices from his predecessor. He also as a law banning the practice took
violence spread across the tightly announced he was taking over a effect in a country where one in
controlled former Soviet state. powerful security post Nazarbayev six girls enters wedlock before the
Police said they had killed dozens had retained. age of 18. The country has the
of rioters in Almaty. State television 12th highest number of child
said 13 members of the security But the actions appeared marriages in the world, according
forces had died, including two who Collective Security Treaty foggy streets firing weapons, as well insufficient to mollify crowds who to Britain-based rights group Plan
had been decapitated. Organisation said troops being sent as widespread looting in the city. accuse the authorities of amassing International, with long-held
Journalists in Almaty said a included units from Russia, Belarus, huge wealth in oil and minerals cultural practices and gender
presidential residence and the Armenia, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan. The uprising, which began as while the nation of 19 million inequalities hindering change. But
mayor’s office were set ablaze. It did not disclose the overall size of protests against a New Year’s Day remained mostly poor. the new law, signed by President
The city’s airport, seized earlier the force. fuel price hike, had swelled Rodrigo Duterte lays out prison
by protesters, was under the firm dramatically on Wednesday when TASS news agency quoted the terms of up to 12 years for
control of military personnel by Russian paratroopers were being protesters stormed and torched Kazakh health ministry as saying marrying or cohabiting with
yesterday afternoon. Burnt out cars transferred to Kazakhstan and “the public buildings. more than 1,000 people had been anyone under 18. People
littered the streets. advanced units of its contingent injured during the protests. arranging or solemnising
It was reported that several have already begun to fulfil their They chanted slogans against underage unions also face the
armoured personnel carriers and assigned tasks”. Nazarbayev, and in at least one case Western countries have called for same penalty. The government
scores of troops had entered the looped ropes around a bronze statue calm. China described the events as said the law is consistent with
main square of Almaty yesterday Unverified video on social media of him, trying to pull it down. an internal matter for Kazakhstan international conventions on the
showed troops patrolling Almaty’s and hoped the situation would rights of women and children.
Tokayev initially responded by stabilise soon. – Reuters – AFP
morning. Gunshots were heard as GOOGLE, FACEBOOK
troops approached the crowd. FINED OVER‘COOKIES’
Internet had been shut down
across the country and the full extent PARIS: French regulators have hit
of the violence was impossible to Google and Facebook with €210
confirm. million (RM998 million) in fines
But the unrest was over their use of“cookies”, the data
unprecedented for Kazakhstan, used to track users online,
ruled firmly since Soviet times by authorities said yesterday. The
leader Nursultan Nazarbayev, 81, 150-million-euro fine imposed on
who had held on to the reins despite Google was a record by France’s
stepping down three years ago as National Commission for
president. Information Technology and
Nazarbayev’s hand-picked Freedom (CNIL), beating a
successor, President Kassym-Jomart previous cookie-related fine of
Tokayev, called in forces from ally €100 million against the company
Russia overnight as part of a in December 2020. Facebook was
Moscow-led military alliance of handed a 60-million-euro fine.
ex-Soviet states. He blamed the “CNIL has determined that the
unrest on foreign-trained terrorists, sites facebook.com, google.fr and
who he said, had seized buildings youtube.com do not allow users
and weapons. Russian-led troops at the main square where hundreds of residents staged protests against the government in Almaty to refuse the use of cookies as
The secretariat of the Russian-led yesterday. – REUTERSPIX simply as to accept them,” the
regulatory body said. – AFP
Hair loss plan
receives mixed
reactions
India election rallies cancelled amid Omicron surge SEOUL: South Korea’s ruling party
presidential candidate ignited a
NEW DELHI: Election rallies were experts warning of exponential other technical reason,” he said, who is working with the government debate this week after he proposed
cancelled in India’s heartland infection growth, several parties without giving further detail. on its coronavirus response. allowing public healthcare insurance
yesterday as authorities fret over a have brought their public campaigns to cover hair loss treatment, fanning
sudden Covid surge, driven by the to a halt. More than 200,000 people in “Systems will be overwhelmed, both cheers from some voters and
Omicron variant, which has seen India died last year in a huge spring your house will be overwhelmed.” criticism over his populist agenda.
confirmed infections nearly triple in “Owing to concerns over the virus wave that overwhelmed
two days. growing number of Covid cases, all hospitals and crematoriums, an India recorded more than 90,000 Lee Jae-myung, the flag bearer of
rallies of the party have been outbreak partly blamed on new infections overnight while the Democratic Party, made the
Teeming crowds have thronged cancelled,” opposition Congress infections spread through election financial capital Mumbai saw its pledge, saying almost 10 million
campaign events for next month’s spokesman Ashok Singh said. rallies. highest daily count yet during the people suffer from hair loss but many
polls in Uttar Pradesh, the country’s pandemic. of them order medicines from
most populous state with over 200 Another opposition group said it Delhi Chief Minister Arvind overseas or resort to prostate drugs as
million people, and a pillar of had switched to virtual campaigning Kejriwal this week announced he Delhi has ordered all residents an alternative due to high treatment
support for the ruling Bharatiya while the BJP cancelled a rally had tested positive for Covid, days outside of essential workers to stay costs.
Janata Party (BJP). planned for yesterday in Noida, a after appearing at campaign events home this weekend.
satellite city of New Delhi that has for municipal polls in the city of His proposal triggered explosive
Prime Minister Narendra Modi seen a spate of new cases. Chandigarh. In Amritsar, 125 passengers on a responses from some people, with a
has traversed key cities to cut ribbon charter flight from Italy tested 15-second video clip, where Lee did a
on infrastructure projects and Party spokesman Manish Shukla Health experts advising the positive on arrival, local media spoof of a hair loss commercial saying
partake in Hindu religious rituals to denied the virus was the reason for government said the Omicron reported. he is the best candidate for “your hair”,
boost the state government’s calling off the Noida event, where variant, first detected in India five widely circulating and generating
prospects. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, seen weeks ago, is causing a huge upsurge India began rolling out parodies on social media.
as a potential Modi successor, was in urban centres. vaccinations to those aged 15 to18
But with several cities imposing set to appear. on Monday, with more than 12 But the pledge fuelled criticism,
coronavirus curfews and health “There is no room for million eligible teens receiving their with the opposition calling it the latest
“It was cancelled due to some complacency,” said doctor V.K. Paul, initial doses in the first three days, item on Lee’s populist agenda.
according to government data. – AFP
An opposition candidate Ahn
US to tighten measures at military bases in Japan Cheol-soo, who was a former doctor
and software tycoon, described Lee’s
TOKYO: US military bases in Japan in months. said in a statement. Matsuno said. proposal as irresponsible and
introduced stricter Covid-19 US Forces Japan said due to an “We recognise we all have a part Matsuno added Japan was promised to cut the prices of generic
measures yesterday after the host drugs and fund the development of
government expressed grave increase in Covid-19 cases at to play in keeping our communities “gravely concerned” about Covid-19 new treatment if elected.
concern about a surge of new installations and throughout Japan, safe.” infections at US bases.
infections and called for restrictions it was establishing more stringent Lee has shot to fame on the back of
on the movement of US personnel. measures, including requiring More than 100,000 US service Nationwide, new infections his push for universal basic income
Three prefectures that host US personnel to wear masks off base members, dependents and surpassed 4,000 yesterday, and aggressive Covid-19 responses
bases have requested and stricter testing. contractors are stationed in Japan. according to a tally by national during his stint as Gyeonggi province
quasi-emergency measures as Japan broadcaster NHK, the most since governor.
faces what some are calling a sixth “The mitigation measures we Earlier, Foreign Minister Sept 18. Tokyo reported 690 cases,
wave of coronavirus infections, with have instituted are intended to Yoshimasa Hayashi asked US up from 390 on Wednesday, and an Jeju National University medical
cases in some places at their highest protect our force’s readiness, the Secretary of State Antony Blinken for expert panel said about 45% of school professor Lee Sang-ee said the
well-being of our families, and the restrictions on US service members infections in the capital were due to national health insurance might falter
health of Japan’s citizens,” the force from leaving their bases, Chief Omicron. – Reuters if it spends hundreds of billions of
Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu won to cover hair loss, when it is
designed to help those suffering from
serious ailments. – Reuters
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COMMENT Introduce life skills as a
subject in schools
by Gahya Pandian
committed suicide from January 2019 “Life Skills Anxiety suicide prevention strategy. At present,
ANYONE can run away to May 2021, with children aged 15 subject should The World Health Organisation reported most schools have an assigned
because that is easy, but to 18 comprising 51% of the 1,708 be introduced in 2013 that one in 13 individuals counsellor who will reach out to
facing problems and working suicide cases, including attempts, as early as globally suffer from anxiety. Anxiety, one students, but this only happens when
through them, that is what during this period. possible and of the most common mental disorder problems surface. At times, counselling
makes one strong. include content worldwide, is the feeling we get when can even come a little too late.
Statistics show that adolescence, the that can help faced with an unpredictable future, for
Young or old, problems are crucial transitional stage from students example, an upcoming exam. The Education Ministry and schools
something we face all the time. But childhood to adulthood, is when most understand that need to be more proactive and do a
when children have problems, we individuals face mental health problems will Feeling anxious occasionally is lot more to help. One option is to have a
worry whether they have what it takes challenges. So, the question here is: always exist, normal, but constantly feeling anxious more comprehensive approach to
to handle them. In the early stages of What drives these individuals to take but one must can interfere with our daily existence. promoting emotional well-being and
life, children acquire skills by their own lives? Let us discuss some of think rationally Someone can be diagnosed with an connectedness among students.
observing the world around them. the main reasons. when facing anxiety disorder if external or internal
Depression them. stimuli produce disproportionate The suggested “Life Skills” subject
Naturally, this means parents are According to the National Health and anxiousness that leads to intense should be introduced as early as
often their first role models. Having Morbidity Survey, one in five Malaysian distress or significant impairment of possible and include content that can
said that, can the education system adolescents suffers from depression. functioning. help students understand that problems
help to sharpen problem-solving skills Many have had negative experiences or Stress will always exist, but one must think
among school children? poor self-esteem because they are Stress is simply defined as a threat that rationally when facing them.
unhappy with the way they look, do not poses a challenge to our well-being.
Studies show that if a child learns to fit in or suffer from bullying. When things do not work out as Topics should vary to suit different
solve problems at a young age, he may planned, this can lead to stress. Children age groups but critical thinking,
learn not to avoid tough situations. Cyberbullying is also on the rise: are often not prepared for future reasoning, decision-making and
Instead, he may try to reason ways to Three out of 10 young people in demands, such as in their academic and communication skills must be
resolve them wisely. This is why I Malaysia are said to be cyberbullied social lives, and this ultimately leads to prioritised. This is not a means for
believe our education system should every day. Words are powerful and can mental health problems. parents to shift their responsibility to
introduce a subject called “Life Skills” torment one to the point of suicide. the schools. Parents must always play
to help children think rationally. Being a victim or witness to violence, In conclusion, suicide prevention their part, but this is an additional
physical or sexual abuse is also another among youths is a problem in Malaysia step to curb mental health issues
And the reason this should be a reason for depression. due to the lack of a comprehensive among students.
standalone subject is to emphasise its
importance. Children these days are Comments: letters@thesundaily.com
often unable to deal with problems
because they do not understand the
repercussions, and are quickly
swallowed by emotions.
As a mother, I am often disturbed by
reports of suicides among young
children. In July, Unicef (United
Nations Children’s Fund) reported that
872 young people in Malaysia had
Hullabaloo over nothing? LETTERS letters@thesundaily.com
█ BY ERIC S. MARGOLIS complete the amputation of Ukraine from Bullying can damage a child’s education
HOW many American soldiers will die in Russia, and then to go on tearing down
the battle for Luhansk? Or Kerch? Not one what is left of the current Russian THE article “Tackle child suffer alone and may carry results; but must include
in 1,000 Americans can find these drab Federation. bullying issue now” (theSun, their scars with them for the learning and practising social
Ukrainian (formerly Russian) industrial Dec 29, 2021) will resonate rest of their lives, and their empathy values. Put simply,
cities on a map. Russia’s remote Far East would be a key with many parents, teachers true talents may never be empathy is the ability to
target. No wonder Putin keeps making ever and children. known. Experts have also place oneself in another’s
How many Americans are aware that a more dire warnings. He is the West’s target found that children subjected shoes, to feel another
unit of the Florida National Guard is number one. The seriousness of the to bullying often end up person’s stress or suffering.
stationed in Western Ukraine, of all places? school bullying problem is bullying other children.
It is just a training mission, says the Yes, Moscow has moved about 80,000 highlighted by our Schools and homes must
Pentagon. Right. Training how to pick troops to “Nato’s border”. But this border is Education Ministry’s A clear and strong zero- develop a positive culture
oranges. This from the “invincible” US Russia’s own external border as well. Students’ Discipline tolerance policy towards with children, which critically
military (I used to be a member) that got its Moscow has every right to do so. Misconduct System, showing bullying must be teaches them not to be
backside whipped in Vietnam, Iraq and a steep rise in school implemented in schools. passive bystanders when
now Afghanistan. Putin is no angel (see his repression of bullying cases. encountering bullying.
the Chechen), but he is quite right when he Teachers and staff should
No matter. The US, says President Joe says that the West back-stabbed Russia All children should have have a mandatory reporting Children must learn and
Biden, is geared up for a major fight in this when it orally promised not to expand Nato the opportunity to enjoy system of dealing with this be encouraged to be
obscure coal-mining region of the former East in exchange for Gorbachev’s agreeing learning in both a physically serious problem. “upstanders” and firmly say
Soviet Union. US Navy vessels and aircraft to Germany’s reunification and its and emotionally safe “no, that (bullying) is not OK”.
now challenge Russia’s Black Sea and Azov inclusion in Nato. environment. Parents, as role models,
Sea borders. Nato (The North Atlantic are stakeholders that also Experts say that positive
Treaty Organisation) units probe Ukraine’s Today, Nato has pushed into Moscow’s Bullying is a serious need to work with schools to individual and group
air and land borders. former backyard. In Nato’s vanguard are problem and if left reduce bullying; including pressure in this regard can
Russia-hating Poland, the three Baltic unchecked can damage talking to their children help stamp out or reduce
Washington is warning Moscow not to states and Hungary – all of whom have children’s education and about the negative effects of bullying.
react to US military intrusions. And, above ample reason to fear and mistrust Russia. emotional and physical classmates bullying them.
all, not to invade Ukraine – which was part All would be happy to see the US go to war well-being. Sze Loong Steve Ngeow
of historic Russia and the Soviet Union until with Russia. But the US has no strategic School education is not Kajang
the USSR fell apart after a US-engineered objectives and no logical war aims in Children bullied often just about academic or sports
coup in Kiev that created Western-oriented southern Russia/Ukraine.
Ukraine. Today, Ukraine is governed by a Malaysians band together in tough times
former television comic, whose career was A bridge too far, as it proved for
financed by shady oligarchs and Western Germany in the 1940’s, one of the toughest AS we make a new start, that came out of the Covid-19 the stranded victims. They did
interests. campaigns fought by one of Germany’s top perhaps it is wise to reflect on pandemic was that it brought this out of kindness, sincerity
generals, Erich von Manstein. the year that was. I am sure us closer as Malaysians. The and above all, unity as
Biden has all but threatened war against we all faced difficulties in our Malaysian Family concept has Malaysians.
Russia if President Vladimir Putin makes It is unlikely that Biden or Putin want a respective ways. The Covid-19 always been clear and present
good on threats to attack Ukraine. Putin real shooting war in Ukraine. We see lots of pandemic took its toll on in our blood. What was particularly
warns the US of his new arsenal of whizz- breast-beating but no real military action – almost everyone. We were moving is the camaraderie
bang weapons, many of them nuclear. This so far. faced with lockdowns which We helped each other and brotherhood displayed.
reminds me of an Italian diplomat’s impacted lives and during those difficult times. Everyone had a common
brilliant quip about the regional conflict What neither side will admit is that livelihoods. This was evident with the food objective, which was to help
over a barren Eritrean border region: “Two they both have serious shortages of pantries which mushroomed each other weather the
bald men fighting over a comb.” ammunition, spare parts, fuel, recovery We are still recovering from during the lockdowns, and devastation left behind by
vehicles and guided missiles. Neither Kiev the economic wounds left was amplified during the the floods.
Ukraine is an economic black hole, nor Moscow can afford to replace weapons behind by the pandemic, recent floods which hit the
with massive industrial pollution, titanic lost even in a short war. which is nowhere near over, Klang Valley and several states. We need to be careful how
debts, unbridled thievery and staggering and to rub salt in the wound, we tread this year and
corruption. Bankrupt America is in no position to we are faced with the We can always look to each remember that we are not out
fight for Ukraine. The other Nato allies are devastation left by the recent other for assurance that we of danger yet with regard to
For Russia, Ukraine was its former paper tigers. Most important, Germany floods, with some states will always stand united as the Covid-19 pandemic.
industrial and agricultural heartland, and has no desire to fight Russia. Unlike the bracing for more rainfall. fellow Malaysians, and this
key component of the Russian state. Think snarling Republicans in the US Congress, was clearly displayed in Taman We all have a civic duty to
of Ohio suddenly detached from America Europeans want no new wars. Their boys However, what was clear to Sri Muda, Selangor – one of help the authorities and
by pro-Trump rebels or the Red Fleet are not ready to die for Luhansk. me is that through it all, our the worst hit by the floods. frontliners to bring down the
cruising the Great Lakes. faith in unity was never number of positive cases.
But an accidental conflict is always close shaken, nor did we falter in Malaysians banded
Moscow has no doubt at all that and growing nearer. anyway. The only positives together from coordinating Yeap Ming Liong
Washington’s strategic objective is to logistics to cooking meals for Subang Jaya
Eric S. Margolis is a
syndicated columnist.
Comments: letters@thesundaily.com
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o The recent HBO Max-produced Harry Potter
reunion special was not without its flaws
█ BY THE BUZZ TEAM Fans watching HBO Max’s Return to Hogwarts were surprised by two major gaffes.
LOOKS like Doctor Strange This picture of Emma Roberts, the homework they clearly forgot to The original interview segment, which features the Phelps twins’ names in the
isn’t the only magical maestro taken from her Instagram, ended do. wrong order.
to seriously mix-up a spell. up in the Return to Hogwarts
The makers of HBO Max’s hit special. The statement read, in part: “Well
reunion special, Harry Potter 20th characters were known for switching spotted Harry Potter fans! You
Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts, identities as a prank in the books, brought an editing mistake of a
accidentally swapped in a childhood viewers felt that this mistake was mislabeled photograph to our
photo of actress Emma Roberts for disrespectful to the actors. attention. New version up shortly.”
franchise star Emma Watson. To their credit, the makers of
Return to Hogwarts have since True to their word, a new version
And it took a hardcore Harry admitted their errors. In a statement of the reunion special was uploaded
Potter fan to spot the mistake on-air provided to Entertainment Weekly, that now features a new childhood
and bring it to public attention via they credited fans with completing photo that’s most definitely of Emma
Twitter. Watson and not Emma Roberts. And
the Phelps twins are also correctly
“That’s literally Emma Roberts not identified in the latest cut.
Emma Watson,“ the Hogwarts-ready
viewer wrote of the accidental Here’s hoping the producers hid
flashback to the wrong Emma. the original error-filled Return to
Hogwarts special in the Chamber of
It appears that the producers had Secrets.
grabbed the wrong photograph – a
birthday picture which Roberts had
shared on Instagram – in order to
illustrate a segment of the show in
which Watson spoke about her
childhood.
That was far from the only gaffe
seen during production. Fans also
noticed that producers also mixed up
the twin actors who played the
Weasley twins, James and Oliver
Phelps.
In a segment in which the twins –
who played Fred and George – were
interviewed, their names were
switched around. While their
Brown reveals details about
John Wick 4 role
Macchio says that Cobra Kai could wrap up with a feature film. VETERAN actor Clancy Brown wanted to meet Lance ... and all
recently shared new details about the reporting about what Keanu
Macchio open to fourth Karate Kid film the character he’ll portray in the [Reeves] is is absolutely true,
upcoming John Wick: Chapter 4. absolutely right,“ Brown recalled.
FOLLOWING the hugely positive star in the 1980s thanks to his role as Thomas Ian Griffith.
reception to Season 4 of Cobra Kai, Daniel LaRusso in 1984’s The Karate In the years since filming the third “I will say it’s more of the Table “Keanu made it a point to
one of its lead stars Ralph Macchio Kid, playing a shy teen who learns revealed,” the Dexter actor told come and celebrate Lance a bit in
recently revealed to The Hollywood martial arts from Pat Morita’s movie, Macchio has been very vocal Collider. that last moment, which was
Reporter (THR) that he would not be venerable Mr Miyagi. about its shortcomings, and said in really nice. Good guy. He’s a good
opposed to returning to the iconic the past that it was the main reason “More of the High Table, the guy, that Mr. Reeves.”
Karate Kid franchise. The film was a cultural he refused to return to the franchise. kind of intricacies of that
touchstone, and spawned two direct authority structure is revealed. It was first announced that
“I am not closing the door on sequels in 1986 and 1989. There was Macchio said he is now happy With my guy. Brown had joined the John Wick
anything. Once this worked on this an attempt to restart the franchise with how the framework of Karate franchise back in August, with
level, I would be foolish to say, ‘But with a new lead (played by a young Kid Part III has been worked into the “And I am in a couple of director Chad Stahelski saying, “I
that won’t work,’” the actor said. Hillary Swank) in 1994, as well as a series’ narrative. scenes that you could argue are have been a fan of Clancy Brown’s
2010 reboot with Jayden Smith and action scenes, I suppose. A lot of since I can remember. To have
“I am open to all that, of course Jackie Chan. “It informs Cobra Kai going my scenes are with Bill Skarsgård, him be a part of this project is an
with the right content and execution.” forward, clearly with season four. It which was a lot of fun.” honor. He will make a perfect
There was sufficient interest in the gives us so much story,” Macchio told addition to the World of John
Macchio also addressed the original franchise to kickstart a new THR. Fans of the John Wick film Wick!”
potential of wrapping up the Cobra project in the Karate Kid universe. franchise will recall that The High
Kai series with a final Karate Kid Cobra Kai premiered in 2018 as a web “And what is so wonderful about Table is a council consisting of 12 Other newcomers to the John
movie, like Breaking Bad did with El series on YouTube Red, and drew doing the ‘Cobra Kai’ series, the high-level crime lords who both Wick series along with Brown
Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie. enough interest to warrant being creators find ways to take that story govern and oversee the include Rina Sawayama, Donnie
bought over by Netflix. and let it evolve and find backstories underworld’s most powerful Yen, Shamier Anderson, Hiroyuki
“Even though they say ‘Cobra Kai for characters who might have been criminal organisations. Sanada, and Scott Adkins.
never dies,‘ at some point, we will Aside from Macchio reprising his thinly written.”
have to wind up this series and tie up role, the series saw the return of While Brown was unable to Laurence Fishburne and Ian
the stories properly,” he explained. original Karate Kid stars William Considering that the newest reveal anything more about his McShane are also reprising their
Zabka and Martin Kove. season ended on a cliffhanger, fans character’s involvement with The roles from the movie series
“And hopefully, Netflix gives us are hoping that Season 5 will bring High Table, the actor also shared alongside Reeves and Reddick.
that opportunity to finish it and then Most recently, Season 4 of Cobra back yet another star from the film’s he was on the film’s set the night
is up for other chapters in other Kai reintroduced Karate Kid Part III past – Swank’s character Julie Pierce. Lance Reddick filmed his final John Wick: Chapter 4 is slated
ways.” antagonist Terry Silver, played by scenes as Charon. for release in theatres on March
Currently, all four seasons of 24, 2023.
Macchio became an international Cobra Kai are streaming on Netflix. “It was good because I really
Brown spoke about his experience filming the much-awaited action film.
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█ BY THASHINE SELVAKUMARAN oIs binge-watching Consumers are now spoilt for choice when it comes to shows to watch. – 123RF
good or bad for you?
BINGE-WATCHING is the Binge-watching can lead to addiction if left unchecked. – 123RF
practice of watching one TV lead to the tendency to stress about
show for an extended period them. and with little interest to hang around involves doing or investing more than schedule just doesn’t work out
of time. Fast forward to with friends or do other activities. you intended. between friends or family, and you
midnight and you’re halfway through However a binge session can help might have to reschedule the plan all
the season. block our minds from our problems, Their sedentary lifestyle also At the same time, our behaviour over again. And if you are an
preventing the constant thoughts increases the risk of heart disease, also becomes addictive when it starts impatient person, it’s better to just do
Even if you know you’ll end up from forcing themselves into us. stroke, obesity and blood clots. to negatively affect various aspects of it alone to avoid all the extra hassle.
waking up for work or school the next Addiction your life, for example when you
day, you’ll eventually be tempted to Binging creates a natural sense of This might come as no surprise, but neglect other activities or If you’re passionate about the
stay for just one episode. Does this enjoyment and can also help viewers binge-watching can lead to responsibilities to go on a show. show, you might prefer to just stay
sound like you? If so, you are binge- to relax and relieve their stress. addiction. For example, even if you Dulled emotions back and focus on completing the
watching. Completing a series can even give only plan to watch up to Episode 3, Binge-watching also means missing show rather than attending social
viewers a sense of control and power, you may end up watching the entire out on the pleasure of waiting for the gatherings. Many people give up their
This might seem like a harmless which can help if viewers don’t seem series. It’s an addiction because it next episode. In the days before plans in order to relax and finish
past time, but anything in excess to feel it in their day-to-day life. It is binge-watching was possible, people watching their popular sitcoms.
brings about a host of dangers. Here truly a temporary escape from our would rewatch the last episode or
are the pros and cons of binge- daily drama. build up the anticipation for the rest Also, few people have a chance to
watching TV shows. Commercial-free experience of the week thinking about what was talk to their friends about new
PROS Advertisements can be the biggest going to happen in the next episode. episodes every week. In the past,
Feeling of productive and fulfilled turn-off for viewers, as they would when weekly episodes came out,
When you finish the series, you feel a probably be deeply engaged by a With binge-watching, you tend to there was enough time to analyse
sense of accomplishment. In general, story already, and getting distracted move too quickly between episodes. each episode with friends or
it feels as though you have completed by an ad would be a huge buzzkill. The ups and downs don’t hit as hard, colleagues.
a monumental task, and are now free because you don’t waste time
to move on to your next big series. Having an account on streaming pondering about what took place, as All these combined episode
sites like Netflix, Amazon Prime or you launch yourself straight into the makes binge-watching a much less
Viewers can experience the joy of Disney+ Hotstar offers you exclusive next episode. social activity. Of course, people
being completely immersed in the access to the most popular or latest should enjoy being alone, but they
virtual world of their favourite series. web series. These steramers also offer Cliffhangers are meaningless, should also not take a completely
Binge-watching also allows people to an advertisement-free viewing taking something away from anti-social stance.
follow complex storylines, complex experience. narrative building. There is less Loss of time
relationships and multidimensional emotion invested in the show. There The biggest disadvantage of binge-
characters. Thanks to these ad-free services, is no week or season break that allows watching is the loss of time that
Strengthens relationships viewers will be able to watch multiple you to process the emotions of the occurs due to the binge watching of
The very act of bingeing the content episodes of their favourite shows touching episode you just watched. web series. Bingeing takes a long time
can help foster a sense of community back-to-back without having to worry This can make the show less for most people.
around a series. Viewers can discuss about breaks. And this is perhaps the interesting.
and enjoy the show with everyone, biggest benefit of the entire streaming This makes it difficult for you to
from co-workers to strangers lining experience. make up for lost time and may lead to
up at the grocery store. CONS the kind of problems that may
Mental and physical health issues ascend.
It’s a fun activity that sparks a Binge-watching affects the quality of
common interest and provides an your sleep and your sleep patterns. People tend to not realise the time
easy way to spend time together. You may keep convincing yourself that they are losing everyday ignoring
Watching with family and friends, that this will be the last episode you other chores which eventually would
together or separately, creates a watch for the night, and then find give you a hard time in the future.
common cultural space. yourself still watching hours later.
Freedom of watching
Streaming services allow audiences However, the lack of sleep makes
to enjoy amazing TV shows that they you tired and restless. Making binge-
would never be able to watch on watching TV shows your main
regular terrestrial TV channels. priority can lead to the neglect of all
others, which can create stress when
You don’t have to wait a week for it turns out that you’ve been ignoring
new episodes, or have to endure important responsibilities.
lengthy show hiatuses. Now
streamers like Netflix have put People who focus too much on
together multiple seasons of a series, their TV series have been found to be
giving you complete freedom to lonelier and more prone to
watch several episodes or seasons depression than people who don’t, as
over the weekend at your own pace. it takes up too much of their time,
One of the great things about Anti-social
binge-watching is that you can make Binge-watching is an antisocial
the show go fast, literally, by activity by nature. You can do this
increasing the playback speed to 1.5 with someone else, but you will have
times. to agree to a schedule, which brings
Reduce stress its own set of issues. Sometimes the
Getting into a really engaging series
will somehow make us less
concerned about things happening
around us. Normally our minds
would be concerned with issues
faced at work or school, which can
You can
lose track
of time
and sleep
while
binge
watching.
– 123RF
S4 Buzz
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Say hello to the
future with
smartcars –
THEVERGE
Smash your
stress away! –
MY BEST BOX
Spice up your █ BY MARINA MUHTAR
pandemic
outfit with a A NEW year means brand-new and
neon catsuit! – recycled trends are on their way. Trends
VOGUE that existed 30 years ago are slowly
making a comeback and have been
modified to make them look more appealing and o From fashion to interio
aesthetically pleasing to us.
Wellness travelling
If you have a fear of missing out (FOMO), you Despite its slow growth, we’ve witnessed a surge
don’t want to miss out on these trends! in travelling since last year. Now that 2022 is here,
Catsuits brace yourself for a new adventure experience.
Forget overalls and jumpsuits, in 2022, catsuits are Another rising 2022 travel trend is wellness
the new black! Catsuits were seen dominating travelling, where we take the week off to travel for
Saint Laurent’s Spring 2022 fashion show with self-care, especially after enduring two years of the
their minimalistic design and variety of colours, pandemic. A vast majority of people believe that
making wearers look classy and effortless. travelling helps more with mental and emotional
health compared to other activities. From nature
Celebrities like Hailey Bieber, Kim Kardashian activities to meditation, wellness travelling is
and Kylie Jenner have already hopped on the expected to rise this year.
trend. You can also pair this staple with a vest or a
coat. Get ready to see these superwoman suits Rage rooms
taking over the streets in 2022! 2022 will take self-pampering to the next level.
Gladiator sandals You’ve seen people deal with their emotions
Another fashion piece that is expected to either by going to the spa, beach or the gym for a
dominate the fashion industry in 2022 is gladiator piece of mind. But Pinterest predicts that people
sandals. This Greek goddess-inspired sandals are of all ages will be making their way to a rage room
once again having a renaissance for this year’s to release their stress and emotions this year. Rage
summer. rooms are specially designed and equipped with
destructible items. One gets to express their
This fashion staple has been billed as one of emotions by smashing the items in the room. If
the biggest footwear trends mainly because of its you’re looking to smash items with your favourite
timeless and chic design that goes with any style. music playing in the background, MyBestBox in
Whether you’re donning a dress or a pair of jeans, Berjaya Times Square has a rage room for you to
this versatile sandal will turn you into a trendy let out all of your emotions!
fashion icon.
Up your Lakes Wallpaper in unexpected places Gl
decorating Besides fashion, there are also a few travel trends Now, let us move on to interior designs that are Cr
skills by that will dominate in 2022. One of the travel expected to trend this year. First up on the list is Th
adding trends is lakeside resorts. Forget the beach, adding wallpapers in unexpected places in your in
wallpapers in lakeside resorts will make a perfect getaway home. While wallpapers are great on walls, it is su
unexpected destination this year. Often tucked between time to upgrade your design skills by creating and 20
places. – rainforests, staying in lakeside resorts provides adding fun patterns to your rooms. m
PINTEREST calm, serenity and most importantly, fresh air. In ne
addition, you’ll also get to stargaze and enjoy fun The use of wallpapers on and in your dull as
lake activities! cabinets or on the ceiling will add a little bit of in
sparkle to your room. You can either opt for a su
Some of the famous lake resorts in Malaysia nature-inspired design or a minimalistic design to
are Belum Rainforest Resort in Perak and blend it with your room.
Lakeview Terrace Resort Pengerang in Johor
Bahru.
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You’ll be served
with a beautiful
lake view at
Belum Resort. –
DAPHNE
ESCAPADES
or design trends, here’s a list of what will be hot in 2022
lifetime. Some of the sustainable materials
include bamboo, clay and cork. If you’re not a fan
of thrifting, you can also head to your nearest
IKEA to purchase sustainable home decor, as they
have also shifted towards sustainability.
Colourful kitchens Wellness travelling is expected to trend this year. – PEXELS
Last year, we’ve seen many people giving their
ladiator sandals are timeless. – VALENTINO kitchen a makeover with neutral colours and cosy billion) by 2024. This is partly due to men whether drivers are focusing on the road and alert
reating a sustainable home soft furnishings. But in 2022, bright walls and experimenting with products in the comfort of them when they’re getting tired. Genesis, a South
he idea of sustainability has been feeding its way cheerful colour combinations are expected to be their own homes during the lockdown. For this Korean luxury brand, has developed a technology
nto the interior industry, and the need for more more appealing. Kitchen designers are slowly reason, there is more attention brought upon self- called “Face Connect” for its electric GV60 which
ustainable house decorations continues to rise in introducing various shades to cabinets and care for men. enables drivers to leave their car keys in the car
022. Going vintage is the perfect way to create a kitchen islands to create a more modern and and lock/unlock the doors with their face.
more sustainable home. Instead of purchasing playful space. Whether the designs come in plain Celebrities like Harry Styles are already Smart toilets
ewly designed items, opt for antique furnishings bright colours or printed patterns, colourful hopping on the bandwagon. The singer recently On the other hand, smart toilets are slowly making
s they will add a lot of character to your house kitchens are going to play a major part in boosting unveiled a unisex beauty brand called Pleasing to their way. Kohler has just introduced its Numi 2.0
nterior. Another advantage of purchasing the interior design industry. challenge the perspective of a binary existence. Intelligent Toilet that is equipped with LEDs,
ustainable home decorations is they will last a DNA-based skincare Meanwhile, other celebrities like Machine Gun speakers, a heated seat, bidet, dryer and Amazon’s
Meanwhile, beauty experts are certain that DNA- Kelly, Lil Yachty and AJ McLean have all released Alexa which allows you to do everything from
based skincare will boom this year. Technology nail polish brands. listening to music and flushing the toilet by using
has always embedded itself into every facet of Smart cars your voice.
beauty and the industry heavily depends on it. Considering how technology has been integrated
into every part of our lives, it is no surprise to see Besides that, smart toilets are being developed
Considering how 60% of our skin health the market continue to pump out more innovative to measure your blood oxygen levels, heart rate,
depends on our genetics, a number of beauty tech inventions that could change the way we live. blood pressure and send signals when someone is
brands are already transitioning towards DNA- According to experts, more artificial intelligence, at risk for congestive heart failure. Aside from
based skincare products that are created based on or AI, devices will be taking over this year. monitoring your health, it may help diagnose
our genes. gastrointestinal issues through the use of
In 2022, smart cars are now being designed computer vision to analyse stool samples.
One of the brands is Nomige, where with facial recognition algorithms to detect
consumers are required to submit their DNA
sample and a hi-tech online test will collect all the
information about your genes makeup, examine
variations in your DNA and translate the evidence
into a personalised skincare regime.
Flourishing male grooming industry
This year, the male beauty industry will move
beyond basic grooming, and is expected to
generate global sales of US$81 billion (RM 338.7
RED ROAD SAFETY
MEANS YOISUR
STOP! RESPONSIBILITY
ONONFRFIRDIADYAY A Community Campaign
NOVEMJBAENRU2A3,R2Y0178, 2022 by
Volkswagen CNY deals
VOLKSWAGEN Passenger Cars Malaysia with test drives available.
(VPCM) is ushering in the upcoming Chinese To ensure road safety during the upcoming
New Year (CNY) by offering attractive festive
festivity, VPCM is providing free vehicle check
deals for everyone. at all its authorised service centres.
Fans of Volkswagen can look forward
to auspicious deals of RM1,000 ang Owners can now conveniently schedule an
pow rebate, RM3,500 eShowroom appointment through the Volkswagen Cares
savings and sales tax exemption for app.
the Arteon R-Line 4Motion, Passat
Elegance, Tiguan Allspace There is a complimentary car disinfectant kit
Highline and the Tiguan Allspace for owners who spend a minimum of RM800 for
R-Line. any service from Jan 13 onwards.
Additionally, the Passat
Elegance comes with RM2,500 The gift is also available with ozone or mist
rebate and one-year of free petrol. treatment, as well as for those who replace
VPCM makes ownership easier high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) or
with three years of free charcoal air-conditioner filter.
maintenance and five years
unlimited mileage warranty. With the option to spread the bill over six or
12 months at 0% interest rate (terms and
All Volkswagen dealerships nationwide will conditions apply), Volkswagen’s easy payment
be organising a showroom event on Jan 15-16 plan makes it more affordable for owners to
service and repair their vehicle during the
festive season too.
The Volkswagen CNY deals end on Feb 28.
Nissan: Special colours, attractive
interest rate, vouchers
EDARAN Tan Chong Motor Sdn Bhd economy of 14.2 km/L (NEDC object detection and smartphone tThe Monarch Orange X-Trail 2.0L
(ETCM) is welcoming the year of the R101) and comes with connectivity with Apple CarPlay Mid and Radiant Red Nissan Serena
Water Tiger with the introduction of innovative features such as and Andriod Auto-ready. 2.0L S-Hybrid Premium Highway Star
special new year colour to the ever the hands-free dual power The Premium Highway are year 2022 model stock.
popular Nissan X-Trail 2.0L Mid and sliding door, dual back Star variant features a new,
Nissan Serena 2.0L S-Hybrid doors, seven USB- two-tone Radiant Red To embrace the Chinese New Year
Premium Highway Star. powered ports, colour option with celebration, ETCM has also extended
intelligent around distinctive black the attractive 1.88% interest rate for
The X-Trail, which is equipped view monitor floating roof. selected Nissan models to Feb 28.
with Nissan Intelligent Mobility with ETCM
(NIM) dynamic driving technologies intelligent reminds the This Chinese New Year campaign
such as intelligent forward collision moving public further rewards customers who
warning with intelligent forward that purchase and register a Nissan car an
emergency braking, intelligent cruise opportunity to participate and win
control, lane departure warning, Lazada vouchers worth up to
blind spot warning, rear cross traffic RM50,000*.
alert and high beam assist; now
comes with new colour option – Additionally, customers who test
Monarch Orange – for the 2.0L Mid drive the all-new Nissan Almera
variant. Turbo during the campaign period
are also eligible to win a RM500*
The Serena 2.0L S-Hybrid, Watsons voucher.
meanwhile, offers best-in-class fuel
*Terms and conditions apply.
Out & About theSun on friday 7
JANUARY 7, 2022
When drivers see NEXTGen Malaysia by BMW
through grey- BMW Group Malaysia on Tuesday announced NEXTGen Malaysia aims to provide discussions and exhibits on a diverse range of
coloured glasses the upcoming NEXTGen Malaysia – a public accessibility to information on not only sustainability topics, some of which include
event on sustainability and electrified mobility electromobility, but also varying facets of clean energy, fast fashion, electromobility,
THE colour grey is trending around in Malaysia that will “bring together a network innovation in sustainability to empower the material management, social impact and
the world, according to a new report of like-minded organisations, visionaries, next generation of Malaysians. more.
published by American paint entrepreneurs and influential individuals who
manufacturer Axalta. are on a pursuit for sustainable solutions”. “We are also proud to partner with key It will be held on Jan 14 (2pm-4pm) and Jan
organisations who are developing sustainable 15 (10am-4pm) at the “NEXTGen Pavillion”,
The report shows that while white Group managing director Hans de Visser solutions and affecting change in their own Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur, Kuala
remains the favourite colour of car said: “At BMW Group Malaysia, we recognise industries for NEXTGen Malaysia, where their Lumpur City Centre, Kuala Lumpur.
drivers, its market share is weakening that sustainability is a shared responsibility invaluable insight will be shared with peers in
and grey is picking up the slack, with and must be addressed at every level – from the industry as well as the public.” To know more about NEXTGen Malaysia
an increasing share. In Europe, it has individuals to corporates and beyond. In line and discover the programmes available,
even become the dominant colour in with the national electrification goals for 2022, The physical event will be open to the visit/follow the official BMW Malaysia
the market. public and will feature keynotes, panel Facebook page for more event updates.
This new report reveals that most Goodyear rewards three customers with cars
cars on the road today are white
(35%, down by three percentage GOODYEAR Malaysia launched its “Win-a- Grand prize winners (from left) Jernantheran, Kow and Muhammad Aiman with their Ativas.
points), black (19%) or grey (19%, up Car” campaign last year to promote safety
by four points). Silver (9%), blue (8%) among its customers, in conjunction with the contest garnered more than 10,000 entries in Worry Free Assurance, visit
and red (5%) follow. lifting of the Movement Control Order (MCO) which three winners – Jernantheran Ragavan, www.goodyear.com/my.
and interstate travel ban. 49, from Johor; Ivy Kow Ai Vee, 38, also from
But just about everywhere in the Johor and Klang Valley resident Muhammad Additionally, stand a chance to win exciting
world, what stands out is the increase The campaign ran from April 15 to Sept 18 Aiman Zaaba, 29 (pix), were selected as the prizes with Goodyear’s upcoming Chinese New
in sales of grey-coloured vehicles. In and culminated with a selection of three grand grand prize winners of a brand new Ativa each. Year campaign – the “Goodyear Angpow
Europe, it has become the most prize winners driving home in a brand new Giveaway”. For more information on that, visit
popular shade for cars (27%), ahead Perodua Ativa. For more information on Goodyear tyres, www.goodyearcnygame.com.
of white (23%) and black (22%).
Goodyear Malaysia managing director Alex
Conversely, grey is least Ng said: “We understand that most of us have
represented in Asia (13% of sales), a had a difficult year, however the truth is that
continent that is massively adopting tyres wear out even when it is not used. As
white (45%), particularly in China such, the underlying purpose of this campaign
(50%) although it has finally started was to get people thinking about car safety and
to drop in share there. good car maintenance habits. Tyres are the
only thing that keep a car on the road, therefore
Returning to Europe, where grey it is important to spur good tyre maintenance
dominates, the colour is most habits to ensure safety at all times.”
popular for compacts, saloons and
sports cars. SUV buyers prefer white, To participate, customers needed to meet a
while those who can afford a luxury set of criteria in which the customer must
car prefer black. By comparison, in legally own and drive a car; and have registered
the US, white wins in all categories. online via Goodyear Malaysia’s Worry Free
Assurance web page after purchasing at least
The study doesn’t indicate two pieces of tyres from any Goodyear
whether this trend for grey tone is AutoCare centre or authorised retailer.
related to the pandemic and the low
morale of motorists. By the end of the campaign period, the
Axalta has been providing these
annual reports on car-buying colour
trends and preferences since 1953. –
ETX Studio.
Mazda2 Hybrid to be introduced in Europe
MAZDA Motor Corporation recently alliance in 2015, Toyota and Mazda have since
announced that it will introduce the Mazda2 been collaborating in various fields, including
Hybrid (pix) in Europe sometime during the advanced technologies, a joint venture plant
second quarter of the year. and sales finance.
The Mazda2 Hybrid will be an OEM model The Toyota Hybrid System-based model is
supplied by Toyota Motor Europe, a wholly- just one of many results of the alliance.
owned subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation
and will be added to the Mazda2 lineup in “In line with our Sustainable Zoom-Zoom
Europe and sold as Mazda’s own brand vehicle. 2030 vision, Mazda will respond to
environmental regulations and market needs
The company said that the hybrid Mazda via our multi-solution approach and deliver
offers the nimble handling of a compact car, optimal products to our customers,” said the
high-quality ride, a comfortable cabin and the company.
latest safety technology.
“Mazda aims to become a brand that creates
Furthermore, the model is powered by a special bonds with customers by offering the joy
hybrid system with an inline three-cylinder 1.5- of driving and committing ourselves to preserve
litre engine and boasts low fuel consumption our beautiful earth, enrich people’s lives and
and a powerful, seamless driving experience. make a bountiful society that lifts everybody’s
spirits.”
Establishing a basic agreement for a business
8 theSun on friday Out & About
JANUARY 7, 2022
Heading towards The
a green-er car compressed
oWhen it comes to sustainable vehicle production, material
Volkswagen is creative and innovative made from
UNFORTUNATELY, it is a standard day rice husks is
for the Seaqual Initiative* volunteers from plastic, such as parts of the tailgate, the plus come in either a combination of imitation used in car
– once again they have collected double loading floor and the roof liner. Using leather with the textile Kaskade, or a mix of parts later on.
dozens of sacks of plastic waste from rice husks will significantly reduce the imitation leather with the microfibre material
the Mediterranean coastline. A fantastic percentage of plastics and crude-oil-based raw Dinamica. Sustainable
campaign organised by the men and women in materials in the vehicles. seat covers in
white t-shirts emblazoned with the logo Both cover options predominantly consist of the Audi e-
“Together for a clean ocean”. The components are also lighter, thus materials such as polyester fibres, which are Tron GT.
reducing weight, which in turn decreases CO2 manufactured from recycled plastic bottles,
The initiative doesn’t stop at simply emissions. This makes the vehicles more textiles or residual fibres – there are 119 These include the front and rear apron, front
collecting rubbish; the recycled plastic is the environmentally friendly in a number of ways. recycled plastic bottles in every Kaskade cover spoiler lip, front and rear lids, mudguards and
basis for the production of Seaqual Yarn, a Seat covers from plastic bottles trim. diffusor, including the aerodynamic fins, which
material that is used to make the sports seats for Using sustainable materials and handling are also made from this regenerative material.
the new SEAT** Cupra Born, for example. resources responsibly also play an important Dinamica also covers the top of the centre
Recycling, upcycling increasingly important role at other group brands. For example, the console, the door trims and the cover for the These sustainable organic fibre composites
This is just one of many examples from the seat covers in the Audi A3 are mostly made from dashboard. The carpet and floor mats in the e- are made from flax fibres, which are produced
Volkswagen Group of how cars are becoming recycled plastic bottles. tron GT are usually made from Econyl – a in agriculture – without compromising food
more and more sustainable – not only when it material produced entirely from recycled nylon cultivation.
comes to the motor. Recycling (processing and Broadly speaking, the process is as follows: fibres. It is made from production waste, fabric
reusing raw materials) and upcycling The transparent bottles, which are easier to dye, scraps, old carpets and old fishing nets. When it comes to production vehicles, the
(transforming seemingly useless waste are cleaned by a plastic recycling company and, Flax fibres, olive leaves for Porsche Porsche Taycan02 is one that stands out in
products into materials that are as good as new) without the screw caps, are cut up into tiny The Porsche brand is another pioneer – for terms of sustainable materials – in the interior,
are becoming increasingly important for all of flakes in a shredder. This produces the more than two years, the company based in the sustainably tanned club leather “Olea”,
the group’s brands. granulate, which a yarn producer uses to spin Zuffenhausen has been manufacturing both which uses olive leaves as tannins, is available
the polyester fibres, which will become the the doors and the rear wing of the Porsche 718 as an alternative to traditional leather.
Antonino Labate is proud of the yarn. Cayman GT4 Clubsport MR racing car using a
collaboration with the Seaqual Initiative: “The mix of natural fibres that is primarily sourced *Seaqual Initiative is “a community with a
partnership in designing the seats for the Cupra Up to 89% of the various textile designs for from renewable raw materials. single voice against plastic pollution. We bring
Born shows that sustainability, innovation and the A3 come from recycled materials – the together individuals, organisations and
modern design are a perfect fit,” said the textile “Torsion” in the Design Selection and the Now, additional prototype components are companies to help clean our oceans, raise
director of strategy, business development and textile “Puls” in the S line. currently undergoing testing in racing action. awareness of the issue of marine plastic and
operations at Cupra, the challenger brand of highlight the heroes who are working to solve it”.
SEAT SA. For a seat trim, 45 plastic bottles with a
capacity of 1.5 litres are used for the textile **SEAT, the acronym for Sociedad Espanola
Seaqual Yarn is a material made from “Torsion”. A further 62 plastic bottles are de Automoviles de Turismo, is a Spanish car
recycled polymer fibres, which are obtained recycled to make the carpet in the A3. manufacturer, which sells its vehicles under the
from the plastic waste collected. This benefits SEAT and Cupra brands. Based in Barcelona, it
the environment – the materials for the sports And more and more other interior is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Volkswagen
seats are recycled and Cupra is doing its bit to components are being made from secondary Group.
make beaches and water cleaner at the same raw materials, such as the insulation and
time. absorbers, the side panel in the boot, the
Parts from rice husks loading floor and the liner mats. The goal is
SEAT has always been very creative when it clear – to significantly increase the percentage
comes to using sustainable materials. For of recycled materials in the Audi fleet in the
example, the group brand has been working on coming years. In doing so, the premium brand
using rice husks for some time now, which are will continue to provide their customers with
actually a by-product that is burned. “We the high-quality products they are used to.
thought about how we could recycle this 100%
plant-based raw material and developed The Ingolstadt-based brand also leads the
Oryzite, a material that can be mixed and way in other areas; as part of a pilot project for
formed with other thermostable thermoplastic the Audi e-tron GT01, the company is sourcing
composites,” said Iban Ganduxe, CEO of 20-inch rims from aluminium produced with
Oryzite. reduced CO2 emissions, which Alcoa supplies
to the Ronal Group, who manufacture the
SEAT is initially trialling this compound in wheels. The key feature – during the custom-
the production of car parts previously made developed, innovative smelting process, oxygen
is released instead of carbon dioxide.
Non-leather fittings, primarily made from
recycled materials, are also available for the
Audi e-tron GT. The covers for the bucket seats
9theSUN ON FRIDAY | JANUARY 7, 2022
PETALING JAYA: The outlook for the Residential market to remain
residential property market remains attractive in 2022
cautiously optimistic moving into the
first quarter of 2022 backed by proper o Despite uneven recovery, sector poised to functionality and comfort.
product positioning and various self-correct amid challenges brought on by the “With the government’s focus
property-related incentives/initiatives Covid-19 pandemic: Knight Frank report
under the multiple stimulus packages; skewed towards the primary market
the recently concluded Home performance across Klang Valley, property overhang. In Q3’21, the Ooi Sarkunan in terms of incentives and policies,
Ownership Campaign (HOC) as well Penang, Johor Baru and Kota volume of transactions of high-rise The pandemic has also spurred the momentum in Kuala Lumpur’s
as developer-led marketing Kinabalu, there were generally fewer residential properties (including secondary market remained flattish.
campaigns and a low-interest-rate completions and launches in H2’21 serviced apartments) in Kuala demand for properties away from the During the review period, the overall
environment. as the strict containment measures to Lumpur showed upward trend, hustle and bustle of the city as average transacted price in Kuala
curb the spread of Covid-19 soaring 25.5% on the quarter albeit evidenced by zero new launches Lumpur’s high-end residential sector
Knight Frank Malaysia deputy infections delayed construction registering lower transacted value, within KL City during this review remained relatively stable with a
managing director Keith Ooi said the works, project delivery and likely supported by gradual easing of period. slight decrease of 0.6%.
abolition of the Real Property Gains completion of real estate restrictions and reopening of sales
Tax (RPGT) for property disposals in transactions. galleries.” Ooi said the Covid-19 pandemic “The pricing for prime housing,
the sixth and subsequent years of has fuelled demand for residential particularly landed residential
ownership is long-awaited. This Knight Frank Malaysia managing The prohibition of physical properties especially landed housing properties, are expected to gradually
augurs well especially for long-term director Sarkunan Subramaniam property viewings and other sales in established and upcoming rise throughout 2022 as the property
property owners who wish to dispose highlighted that during the review activities (including closure of sales suburbs with good connectivity market is widely expected to start
of their existing properties for period, there was only one notable galleries) during the prolonged where prices are more affordable and recovering on the back of a more
purposes of an upgrade as well as for completion in Kuala Lumpur’s high- phases of lockdown had impacted competitive. With the potential shift positive outlook,” Ooi added.
empty nesters looking to downsize. end condominium market (Ascott housing sales. In the primary market, to hybrid work arrangements post-
The exemption of the tax penalty is Residence – 199 units), bringing the there has been a shift towards virtual pandemic, homebuyers are seeking Associate director of residential
expected to boost activity especially cumulative supply to 66,128 units. viewings/tours with online sales on ideal living spaces which are larger market Kelvin Yip highlighted that
in the secondary market. the rise as more developers embrace with higher emphasis on the average asking prices for selected
“The HOC which has just ended, digital marketing. Physical property high-end high-rise schemes in KL
“We believe the residential had been beneficial for first-time viewing, however, is still preferred for City, Ampang Hilir/U-Thant and
market will continue to self-correct homebuyers as well as developers – most sub-sale homes. Bangsar were marginally lower while
amid challenges brought on by the improving sales and reducing in the sub-markets of Damansara
Covid-19 pandemic. In the short- to Heights and Kenny Hills, they
mid-term, more direct measures, remained in the positive territory.
however, may be required to Meanwhile, the average transacted
revitalise and sustain the slow price in Mont’ Kiara continued to
growth momentum of the property hold steady.
sector as the emergence of new
Covid variants continues to pose
downside risks,“ Ooi said in a
statement yesterday.
According to Knight Frank
Malaysia’s Real Estate Highlights 2nd
half of 2021 (H2’21) which features
the findings of property market
Malaysian housing BRIEFS MARRIOTT TO INTRODUCE
affordability level by LE MÉRIDIEN PENANG AIRPORT
median multiple
approach, 1995-2020. PETALING JAYA: Marriott International Inc
Source: DOSM, NAPIC has signed an agreement with Rackson
Hospitality Sdn Bhd to introduce the Le
The problem of measuring housing affordability Méridien brand to Penang with the 200-
based on price-to-income ratio room Le Méridien Penang Airport which
will be part of a mixed use development.
HOUSING affordability is a long-held issue in homeownership among low- and middle- of a sustainable housing policy, measure on Located by the Penang International
both the developed and developing countries. income groups. housing affordability that solely comparing Airport, the hotel’s construction is due to
With today’s households buckling under the house prices to the household income should be commence by mid-2022 and is expected to
strains of Covid-19, coupled with the house price However, a review on the country’s past avoid. Instead, a method that is more reflective of be completed by end-2026. Le Méridien
surge buoyed by ultra-low interest rates and house price-to-income ratio finds that the a household’s ability to purchase a house by Penang Airport is expected to mark the
governments’ fiscal stimulus packages, housing median multiple for Malaysia has been taking into account the households’ spending brand’s fifth property in the country by end
affordability has never been more challenging. consistently exceeding the 3.0 affordable pattern, attributes, cost of living, and even the of 2026. Designed by SA Architects
threshold, and tends to hover between 4.0 and housing costs should be adopted. Malaysia, the hotel will offer 186 guest
Based on the median multiple approach 5.0. After hitting its historical high at 5.5 in 1995, rooms along with 14 suites and a 2,000 sq ft
developed by Demographia International, the ratio went down and remained stable at the The housing crisis is likely to persist if we presidential suite.
housing is considered affordable when the level of 4.0 for nearly two decades. continue to simply gauge our housing
median price for the housing market is not more affordability by benchmarking it with the 3.0 LBS TO UNVEIL 14 PROJECTS
than three times the annual median household Despite the housing market consistently threshold, and then call for more affordable IN 2022 WITH RM1.77B GDV
gross income. The 3.0 threshold is derived from being benchmarked as “seriously unaffordable”, houses within certain price range to be built.
the historical trend in six nations (Australia, the country’s homeownership rate has been Doing so will not only give rise to the question on PETALING JAYA: LBS Bina Group Bhd plans
Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, UK, and US) increasing from 67.3% in 2000 to 76.9% in 2019; whether it is even possible to build housing to launch 14 new projects in 2022 which
where housing affordability ranged between 2.0 indicating that the effect of weakening housing cheap enough to make it affordable to the lower- will cover Klang Valley, Johor, Pahang and
to 3.0 until the 1980s or 1990s. affordability on homeownership is, in fact, less income group, but may also contribute to the Perak amounting to 3,733 units with a gross
significant than the one generally perceived. This problem of cross-subsidisation, thereby posing development value (GDV) of RM1.77
In the case of Malaysia, since the monthly directly poses the question on the suitability of threats to the balance of the housing industry billion. For Klang Valley, LBS intends to
median household gross income in 2020 is using median multiple approach to assess ecosystem, and even with the tendency of launch 2,604 units with a total GDV of
RM5,209, the affordable housing should have a housing affordability in the Malaysian context. It exacerbating the problem of oversupply in the RM1.11 billion. For other areas, new
market median price of RM187,524 instead of also challenges the widely accepted perception affordable housing market segment. projects include the Bayu Hills apartment in
295,000. A ratio of 4.7 indicates that house prices saying that young people now have become Genting Highlands; Taman Kinding Flora
are seriously decoupling from people’s income, harder to get a foot on the housing ladder than This article was contributed by MKH Bhd single storey cluster link and terrace houses
and thus, building of more affordable houses – their previous generation. manager of product research and development in Chemor, Perak and the Emerald Garden 3
set under certain ceiling price based on the 3.0 single storey terrace houses, Royal Garden
threshold – are needed to improve the To better gauge the country’s housing Dr Foo Chee Hung. double storey Semi-D houses and Laman
affordability, so as to facilitate the development Bayu 4 double storey terrace units in
Bandar Putera Indah, Johor.
TROPICANA GEARS UP FOR
MORE EXCITING LAUNCHES
PETALING JAYA: Tropicana Corp Bhd’s new
property launches in 2022 will be in the
company’s existing townships in Selangor
and Johor as well as new hotspots in Genting
Highlands and Langkawi. It said prospective
buyers can expect more exciting launches
from Tropicana this year, from high rise to
landed residences, as well as holiday homes
and commercial properties. Tropicana is also
on track to hit its RM1.1 billion sales backed
by strategic offline and online marketing
campaigns throughout 2021. The group
rolled out digital marketing campaigns,
introduced virtual sales galleries, and hosted
many webinars with Key Opinion Leaders in
its aim to expand customer engagement
experience, reach a targeted millennial
demographic and ultimately secure more
sales.
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22.0 Foreign 358.8 479.5 -120.7
100.0 1903.2 1903.2 0.0 14.59 20.86 165.61 9.10 844.29 132.04 33.44 207.50
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Preliminary stats (excluding trade amendments). For final data, please refer to www.bursamalaysia.com 1,533.36 23,072.86 3,586.08 28,487.87 18,367.92 2,920.53
Source: Bursa Malaysia 3,184.30 7,358.30
KL MARKET SUMMARY SC seeks Azam’s explanation on share trade account
January 6, 2022
INDICES 11,158.90 CHANGE -90.80 KUALA LUMPUR: The Securities deposited securities or in the name of an involving Azam’s share trading done in 2015.
FBMEMAS Commission (SC) will be in touch with the authorised nominee. LPPR chairman Tan Sri Abu Zahar Ujang
FBMKLCI 1,533.36 -14.59 parties involved, including Malaysian Anti-
CONSUMER PRODUCTS 578.18 -1.82 Corruption Commission (MACC) chief In addition, Section 29A of Sicda said that the board, in a special meeting on
INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS 201.13 -1.23 commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki, for an stipulates that all dealings in securities shall Nov 24, 2021, sought Azam’s explanation
CONSTRUCTION 154.75 -0.16 explanation and to verify statements made, be effected only by the beneficial owner of over the matter, and the latter explained that
FINANCIAL SERVICES 15,621.20 -91.60 as well as gather relevant evidence related the securities or an authorised nominee, the his share trading account was used by his
ENERGY 716.21 -2.21 to his share trading account used by his commission said in a statement yesterday. brother, Nasir, to purchase shares in 2015.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS 627.59 -3.94 brother, Nasir Baki, to purchase shares in
HEALTH CARE 2,282.52 -14.70 2015, Bernama reported. Allegations of Azam having interests and Abu Zahar said the purchase of the
TRANSPORTATION 870.84 -4.31 shareholdings in several companies had shares was made in the open market with no
PROPERTY 707.52 -3.38 The SC said under Section 25 of the gone viral on social media. conflict of interest, and that the shares were
PLANTATION 6,602.97 -51.40 Securities Industry (Central Depositories) transferred to Nasir within the same year.
FBMSHA 11,995.90 -106.00 Act 1991 (Sicda), every securities account The Anti-Corruption Advisory Board
FBMACE 6,581.98 -101.00 opened with a central depository must be in (LPPR), one of the five independent In a text message to Reuters, Azam said
TECHNOLOGY the name of the beneficial owner of the monitoring bodies of the MACC, he will cooperate with the MACC and
announced on Wednesday that it found no provide the relevant information to the
criminal conduct or conflict of interest regulator.
96.35 -1.34 SKS Airways to take off soon
TURNOVER VALUE
2.864 BIL RM1.902 BIL
5 MOST ACTIVES o Carrier awarded
January 6, 2022 Air Service Licence
by Mavcom, set to start
STOCK VOL CLSG (sen) +/– (sen) commercial flights
SMTRACK 180,364,000 28.0 +2.0
KGROUP 126,935,300 1.5 UNCH
DNEX 79,189,800 84.5 +0.5
PASUKGB 79,094,200 2.5 UNCH
BINTAI 70,359,700 17.5 -2.0
5 TOP GAINERS PETALING JAYA: SKS Airways is poised to
January 6, 2022 launch flight operations soon after being
awarded the Air Service Licence (ASL) by
STOCK VOL CLSG (RM) +/– RM the Malaysian Aviation Commission
AEONCR 232,800 14.86 0.34 (Mavcom) effective Jan 1, 2022.
QL 6,585,000 5.05 0.26
HSTECH-HC 1.16 0.21 SKS Airways Sdn Bhd director Datuk
HSI-HMN 300 2.23 0.17 Rohman Ahmad remarked that the past two
TEXCHEM 1,100 1.30 0.15 years have been tough for the aviation and
4,160,600 tourism industries due to the Covid-19
pandemic, but he foresees opportunities
5 TOP LOSERS will start to open up. SKS Airways head of commercial Nidzam Norwani with the Air Service Licence submission .
January 6, 2022
“We at SKS Airways have been working and safety standards,” he said in a statement. Oct 1, 2021.
STOCK VOL CLSG (RM) +/– RM hard during this period to introduce a new The group is the latest scheduled Incorporated on Nov 13, 2017, SKS
GENETEC 542,300 39.00 1.50 commercial airline that focuses on
MPI 144,000 49.04 0.96 unserved and underserved routes commercial airline in Malaysia to be Airways is part of the SKS Group, which has
PPB 422,400 16.38 0.58 destinations. With the recent obtainment of granted the licence and had acquired the core businesses in property development,
NESTLE 46,800 132.60 0.50 ASL, we are now officially in business and prerequisite Air Operator’s Certificate from investment holding, hospitality and credit
PETDAG 150,100 18.90 0.30 looking forward to serve our customers the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia on finance in Malaysia and Australia.
while maintaining the highest hygiene
EXCHANGE RATES JANUARY 6, 2022 Serba Dinamik’s auditor issues disclaimer of opinion
Foreign currency Bank sell Bank buy Bank buy PETALING JAYA: Serba Dinamik Holdings contracts. These events or conditions indicate fundraising exercises to be undertaken by
Bhd announced yesterday that its external existence of material uncertainties that may the company, and the proceeds raised will
1 US DOLLAR TT/OD TT OD auditor, Messrs Nexia SSY PLT, has cast significant doubt on the group’s and the be used as working capital and for future
1 AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR 4.2610 4.1360 4.1260 expressed a disclaimer of opinion on the company’s ability to continue as a going projects. It will appoint a principal adviser to
1 BRUNEI DOLLAR 3.0920 2.9700 2.9540 company’s financial statements for the concern. Be that as it may, the financial advise on a regularisation plan.
1 CANADIAN DOLLAR 3.1380 3.0460 3.0380 financial period ended June 30, 2021. statements of the group and of the company
1 EURO 3.3350 3.2470 3.2350 have been prepared on a going concern basis, The group will focus on cost-saving and
1 NEWZEALAND DOLLAR 4.8270 4.6710 4.6510 Nexia said it has undertaken the audit the validity of which is highly dependent on optimisation plans in order to remain
1 SINGAPORE DOLLAR 2.9060 2.7990 2.7830 procedures necessary to enable it to the successful implementation of the competitive in the current business
1 STERLING POUND 3.1380 3.0460 3.0380 conclude on the appropriateness of, inter directors’ plans in responding to the environment. It will also closely engage its
1 SWISS FRANC 5.7810 5.5990 5.5790 alia, the group’s recognition of revenue, conditions,” the auditor said. secured lenders and will discuss options to
100 UAE DIRHAM 4.6290 4.5220 4.5070 purchases, receivables, payables and find an amicable solution to the debt issue.
100 BANGLADESHTAKA 117.3900 111.3100 111.1100 inventories for the 18-month period up to Nexia said its scope of services in its
100 CHINESE RENMINBI 5.0630 4.7400 4.5400 June 30, 2021. These procedures have been letter of engagement makes reference to the The group expects to resolve the issues
100 HONGKONG DOLLAR 66.9000 64.3000 impeded by time limitations and availability of the EY Review report for the relating to the disclaimer of opinion within
100 INDIAN RUPEE 55.2500 52.5100 N/A occurrence of additional significant events purpose of completing its audit. In addition, the next financial year.
100 INDONESIAN RUPIAH 5.8300 5.4800 52.3100 impacting the completion of its audit. the outcome of the legal suits extends
100 JAPANESE YEN 0.0307 0.0278 5.2800 beyond the timeline determined by Bursa In its 2021 annual report issued
100 NEWTAIWAN DOLLAR 3.6730 3.5580 0.0228 “Other considerations were that in view to the company for submission of the yesterday, Serba Dinamik chairman Datuk
100 PAKISTAN RUPEE 16.5000 3.5480 of the timing of our appointment, we were annual report. Seri Mohamed Farid Abu Hassan assured
100 PHILIPPINE PESO 2.4600 N/A not in a position to observe the counting of shareholders that the company is still in
100 QATAR RIYAL 8.4700 2.3000 N/A physical inventories at the end of the “These actions have constrained our good hands by not letting the accounting
100 SAUDI RIYAL 118.3500 7.9800 2.1000 period. Alternative means to verify the completion of the audit. Under these onerous saga overwhelm its day-by-day operations.
100THAI BAHT 114.7300 112.3500 7.7800 inventory quantities held at June 30, 2021 is circumstances and potential interaction of
13.3900 108.9100 112.1500 still pending. Additionally, there are these uncertainties and their possible “In essence, it is still business as usual at
11.8800 108.7100 significant matters which we require that cumulative effects on the financial statements, the group with key focus being proactively
11.4800 are outstanding at the date of our report and we are unable to express an opinion.” sourcing for new income streams - or
we have not been able to compile sufficient expand the scope of existing ones - to
Source: Malayan Banking Berhad/Bernama appropriate audit evidence to provide a In response, Serba Dinamik said in its enhance earnings. This is by no means an
basis for our audit opinion. filing with Bursa Malaysia yesterday that it easy task given Serba Dinamik was forced
will formulate a comprehensive at one stage to contend with an en masse
“The group and the company have regularisation plan for submission to Bursa resignation of its independent directors in
triggered events of default for various Securities by end of January 2023. The view of their disagreement with the way the
contracts and obligations in respect of these regularisation plan includes, inter-alia, company was handling its so-called
accounting sagas,” said Farid.
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* SUNBIZ
GML to deliver 140 EV school buses to US
o Company’s projects include the Iskandar
Malaysia bus transit, Sarawak’s first electric city
bus, and an EV bus pilot project by the Sabah govt
PETALING JAYA: Bus and bus body have been announced by
manufacturer Gemilang governments around the globe,” said
International Limited (GML) is GML chairman and CEO Pang
expected to deliver 140 units of fully- Chong Yong.
electric school buses to California,
USA in 2022 as it continues to drive its He further added that the order of
mission to promote the adoption of 120 units of 12m-length school buses
environmentally-friendly solutions and 20 units of 7.5m-length school
for buses and bus bodies. buses was remarkable not just
Based in Johor, GML has designed because it was a breakthrough for the
and manufactured bus bodies and US market, but it is also the largest
assembled buses for over 30 years. Its quantity from a single order of EV
recent notable projects include the buses that the company has ever
Iskandar Malaysia Bus Rapid Transit, received.
Sarawak’s first electric city bus for
Kuching Metro, and an electric bus Pang highlighted that the EV
pilot project by the Sabah school bus market in the US is
government for public transport. enormous with exponential growth
GML has also been supplying aspect. This is a result of the recently-
aluminium buses for Go KL, Rapid announced Bipartisan Infrastructure
KL, Rapid Penang and MRT feeder Deal (Infrastructure Investment and
buses for the last 13 years. Jobs Act) which was signed into law
The Hong Kong listed company by US President Joe Biden,
has been supplying EV buses to the committing US$2.5 billion (RM10.5
USA since 2016, while the market billion) to buy electric school buses
was still predominantly using fossil for districts around the US.
fuel powered vehicles.
“In fact, GML has been supplying “With the new plan to convert all
bus bodies for various EV makers 500,000 US school buses to zero
such as BYD and CRRC to several emission vehicles, we are confident The company has been supplying EV buses to the USA since 2016, while the market was still predominantly using fossil fuel
markets including Malaysia, to capture more market share with powered vehicles.
Singapore, Australia since 2015, and our three decades of industry
we expect more countries to catch experience as well as our main aluminium body solutions for more Switzerland and has been proven by to be safer than steel-bodied
up with the transition to EV as an competitive advantage – aluminium than 20 years. our customers from more than 15 counterparts, and this has helped us
increasing number of climate lightweight superstructure,” he markets around the world. Usually, to expand our footprint in the US
change mitigation commitments added. “The lightweight, corrosion-free our buses last longer and are deemed market,” said Pang.
technology originates from
GML focuses on building
environmentally-friendly bus and
bus bodies, and have been using
Knee-jerk reaction to lawsuit against IHH expected BRIEFS MITI: COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS
ON CPTPP BEING FINALISED
PETALING JAYA: The lawsuit against IHH negative impact from the introduction of Pending further development, it
Healthcare Bhd by Emqore Envesecure new tax laws for foreign-sourced income has maintains the counter’s earnings estimates KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of International
Private Capital Trust on allegations relating been identified as downside risks for the and a “hold” call with an unchanged fair Trade and Industry (Miti) is in the process of
to the issuance of shares of its subsidiary group. value of RM6.27 per share. finalising the cost-benefit analysis documents
Fortis Healthcare Ltd is viewed as having a for the ratification of the Comprehensive and
fleeting negative impact on the counter’s AmInvestment Bank opined that the “The brighter earnings prospect from Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific
share price by analysts. news is slightly negative on IHH Healthcare higher core hospital operations is offset by Partnership (CPTPP). Miti senior director of
in the short term due to the uncertainty the uncertainty on the outcome of the the strategic negotiations division and chief
“We believe this news will have a negative arising from the outcome of the lawsuit. lawsuit,” said the research house. negotiator for the CPTPP Arividya Arimuthu
knee-jerk effect on IHH’s share price,” said said the documents are expected to be
CGS-CIMB in a report. In the suit, Emqore is seeking among finalised in the coming weeks. The CPTPP is a
others, damages in excess of US$6.5 billion free trade agreement that confers preferential
However, the research house said it (RM27 billion) comprising compensatory treatment to its members with 11 countries
continues to favour the counter for its damages plus treble damages and attorneys’ that have signed the agreement including
resilient earnings due to its diversified fees pursuant to the US Racketeer, Malaysia. However, Malaysia has yet to ratify
geographical exposure. Influenced and Corrupt Organisation Act, the trade deal. – Bernama
against 28 named defendants and 20 non-
Thus, CGS-CIMB reiterated an “add” call party defendants, including IHH Healthcare. REACH ENERGY’S KAZAKHSTAN
on the counter with a sum-of-parts based UNIT AFFECTED BY CURFEW
target price of RM8.30 per share. It sees IHH believes it has strong grounds to seek
return of foreign tourists as a potential re- a dismissal of Emqore’s claims and intends PETALING JAYA: Reach Energy Bhd said the
rating catalysts. to file a motion to dismiss the amended government of Kazakhstan on Wednesday
complaint. declared a two-week state of emergency in
Meanwhile, lira depreciation and Almaty and the western Mangistau
province where Emir-Oil LLP, the company’s
Samaiden partners Sinowaja for RE projects in Sabah, Sarawak sub-subsidiary is located. The state of
emergency includes curfew, movement
PETALING JAYA: Renewable energy and electric power industry. Sinowaja undertakes Malaysia amidst the accelerating RE restrictions, ban of mass gatherings and
environment solutions provider Samaiden project management of turnkey projects transformation. With sustainability being the internet disruptions. “The cumulative
Group Bhd wholly owned subsidiary related to electrical transmission and forefront of Sarawak’s development agenda effects might impact the company
Samaiden Sdn Bhd has entered into a distribution system. It offers a wide array of alongside its possession of abundant natural financially and operationally. The company
partnership agreement with SWG services which include procurement and resources, we anticipate substantial is unable to ascertain the full financial and
Technologies (M) Sdn Bhd a wholly owned production management, electrical power investments in the RE industry from both the operational impacts at this juncture,” it told
subsidiary of Sinowaja (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd to engineering design and the supply of relevant private and public sectors in the coming years Bursa Malaysia.
collaborate in providing solutions for the products used in electrical transmission and to electrify the region with clean energy.
renewable energy (RE) market in Sabah and distribution system. PECCA PLANS 3-FOR-1 BONUS ISSUE
Sarawak. “Consequently, this will provide ample
Samaiden group managing director Chow business opportunities for us as one of the PETALING JAYA: Pecca Group Bhd has
Under the agreement, Samaiden and Pui Hee said this collaboration is synergistic, leading RE engineering, procurement, proposed a 3-for-1 bonus issue of up to 564
Sinowaja will first focus on collaborative enabling both parties to leverage on each construction and commissioning providers in million new shares to reward shareholders and
projects in relation to solar photovoltaic (PV) other’s technical capabilities and industry Malaysia as we bring our expertise into this widen its investor base. Its reserves and total
as well as smart or microgrid systems in East expertise working on RE projects. market.” net assets will be maintained as the proposed
Malaysia. Samaiden’s scope of work will Furthermore, this partnership is aligned to bonus issue will be implemented via adoption
include supplying the necessary products and the group’s intention as a RE specialist to The agreement is effective and remains in of the enhanced bonus issue framework
technical support to Sinowaja, while Sinowaja expand geographically and at the same time, force for three years from the date of signing of without capitalisation of the company’s
will support in design, research and provide its RE knowhow to Sinowaja, which is the agreement. reserves. Its share price is estimated to be at
development, and related works particularly a seasoned power solution provider in East 85.3 sen per share following the bonus issue.
in solar PV projects. Malaysia eyeing to tap into the RE industry. Its cash and cash equivalent stood at RM64.35
million as of Sept 30, 2021, which it will utilise
Founded in Sarawak in 2014, Sinowaja is “We are confident this collaboration will through value-accretive efforts and seek
an integrated power solution provider of hasten the development of RE and contribute suitable merger & acquisition or joint-venture
innovative and efficient solutions to the to the reduction of carbon emissions in East opportunities that can enhance its earnings
visibility moving forward.
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Vietnam carmaker VinFast energises global BRIEFS RELIANCE RAISES US$4B
EV ambitions, plans US battery factory IN INDIA’S BIGGEST
FOREIGN BOND TRANSACTION
SAN FRANCISCO: Vietnam’s VinFast plans to Thuy speaking at the unveiling of a line of VinFast electric SUVs at CES 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada, on
build electric vehicle battery cells and packs in Wednesday. – REUTERSPIX HONG KONG: Reliance Industries Ltd has
a new US manufacturing complex, its global raised US$4 billion (RM16.8 billion) in dollar
chief executive told Reuters, as the company Thuy said VinFast will initially assemble company is looking to initially produce 100,000 bonds, according to a term sheet seen by
pledged to transform itself into an all-electric battery packs with cells sourced from its battery packs a year, with US$174 million in Reuters. The Indian conglomerate raised
automaker by the end of this year. supplier at its US complex before starting its investment, and then upgrade capacity to one US$1.5 billion in a 10-year tranche, US$1.75
own production there. million. billion in a 30-year and US$750 million in a
VinFast, part of Vingroup JSC, the largest 40-year deal. Orders for the deal reached
conglomerate in Vietnam, became the “We have narrowed down from I think, over The company said yesterday it was seeking US$7.25 billion and each of the tranches was
country’s first full-fledged domestic car maker 50 sites to about three sites,” she said. to establish an EV plant in Germany. primarily bought by Asian investors, the term
when petrol-powered models built under its sheet showed. It was the largest ever foreign
own badge hit the streets in 2019. In December, Vingroup said it had started Vingroup said it was targeting global electric currency bond transaction in India, according
building a battery cell plant in Vietnam. The vehicle sales of 42,000 in 2022. – Reuters to Dealogic figures. Part of the cash raised will
The company, which began selling electric be used to refinance US$1.5 billion worth of
vehicles (EVs) in Vietnam at the end of 2021, debt due to mature in February, the term
said in a statement yesterday it planned to sheet said. Reliance did not respond to a
become what it said would be the first car request for comment from Reuters.
company to cease making petrol-powered cars
and transition to all-electric vehicle production YEN AT ITS WEAKEST IN
from late 2022. 50 YEARS IN REAL
TERMS, SAYS JPMORGAN
VinFast is betting big on the US market,
where it hopes its electric SUVs and a battery TOKYO: The yen’s real effective rate has
leasing model will be enough to tempt tumbled to its lowest level in 50 years and
consumers away from the likes of Tesla and the currency is set to fall even further,
General Motors. slashing Japanese consumers’ spending
power and raising the risk of capital flight,
“We will build our gigafactory in the US as JPMorgan analysts said. The yen was weakest
well,” Le Thi Thu Thuy, Vingroup vice chair and of G10 currencies last year and its
VinFast Global CEO said, referring to the new underperformance has continued into 2022
battery facility in an interview during her US with the nominal exchange rate against the
visit to attend the Consumer Electronics Show dollar tumbling to a five-year low of
in Las Vegas. 116.3550 this week. It is also near two-month
lows to the euro and sterling. The yen’s real
The company will continue to source effective rate, referenced to consumer price
batteries from its suppliers, she added. inflation, fell to a low of 66.3 on Tuesday
compared to a base of 100 in 2010, which
Major Indonesia coal miners according to JPMorgan calculations is likely
seek export ban exemptions its lowest since June 1972. The rate measures
the weighted average of domestic prices
o Toll of having ships stranded offshore continues to Japan, which imports 2 million tonnes of relative to those of Japan’s trading partners.
mount, one company declares force majeure Indonesian coal a month, asked in a letter to – Reuters
Indonesia’s energy minister for the ban on
JAKARTA: Major Indonesian coal miners Bumi Resources, Indonesia’s biggest coal high-caloric coal to be lifted and for CRYPTOCURRENCY CRIME
have sought exemptions from a coal export miner, said in an exchange filing that while the authorities to give departure permits to five IN 2021 HITS RECORD
ban put in place at the start of the year as the company was still analysing the financial loaded vessels headed for Japan. HIGH IN VALUE: CHAINALYSIS
costs of having scores of ships stranded impact of the export ban, it may lead to
offshore continue to mount. demurrage and penalty charges from the As of yesterday, Indonesia had not issued NEW YORK: Cryptocurrency-linked crime
delay of deliveries. any departure permits for bulk coal carriers, surged to a record high last year in terms of
The world’s biggest thermal coal exporter Transportation Ministry official Mugen value, with illegal addresses receiving US$14
implemented the ban to avoid domestic “The company hopes that the government Suprihatin Sartoto said. billion (RM59 billion) in digital currencies, up
power outages, triggering concerns for its will immediately lift the export ban imposed 79% from US$7.8 billion in 2020, according
biggest customers, such as China and Japan, on companies who have fulfilled their Asian economic powerhouses China, to a blog from blockchain analysis firm
just as they head into the peak winter period domestic markets obligation,” Bumi Resouces India, Japan and South Korea together Chainalysis released yesterday. As of early
for electricity demand. said. received 73% of Indonesian coal exports in 2022, Chainalysis said, illicit addresses
2021, ship-tracking data from Kpler showed. already hold over US$10 billion worth of
The Indonesian government had pledged Indonesian coal miners must sell 25% of cryptocurrencies, with the majority of this
to start a review of the ban on Wednesday but their output to domestic power plants at a State-owned Enterprise Minister Erick held by wallets associated with crypto theft.
talks were postponed and energy ministry maximum price of US$70 (RM295) a tonne. Thohir said yesterday state utility PLN has Illicit addresses are defined as wallets tied to
officials yesterday said it was unclear when secured enough coal commitments, but he criminal activities such as ransomware, Ponzi
they might decide to end the ban. Adaro Minerals Indonesia, a unit of wanted PLN to have a stable long-term schemes and scams. That said, illicit activities’
Indonesia’s second-largest coal miner Adaro inventory. share of total crypto transaction volume
An official at the Indonesia Coal Miners Energy, said in a statement that it had asked to remained low at just 0.15% in 2021. Total
Association said yesterday that discussions export metallurgical coal, which is used to Separately, Indonesia President Joko transaction volume surged to US$15.8
were ongoing. make steel rather than generate power. Widodo said the government has revoked trillion last year, up more than 550% from
more than 2,000 mining, plantation and 2020 levels. – Reuters
The ban has driven coal prices in China Indika Energy said it would need to adjust forest-use permits due to non-compliance or
and Australia higher this week, while about its production levels lower should the ban because they had not been utilised. Chinese developer
100 vessels slated to carry a total 5.9 million continue. R&F says short of
tonnes of coal exports have amassed off Jokowi, as the president is known, said the funds to buy back bond
Kalimantan, home to Indonesia’s main coal Indo Tambangraya Megah, meanwhile, action was taken to improve governance and
ports, Refinitiv data shows. declared force majeure because of the export transparency in Indonesia’s rich natural HONG KONG: Chinese developer Guangzhou
ban, director Yulius Gozali said in an email. resources sector. The permits revoked include R&F Properties said it did not have sufficient
2,078 in the mining sector, and forestry and funds to buy back a US$725 million (RM3.05
plantation permits covering more than 3 billion) bond as sales of its assets had not come
million hectares of land. – Reuters through as planned.
Fed minutes: Rate increases could come sooner than expected It said in a filing late on Wednesday that the
funds available to settle its tender offer for the
WASHINGTON: Federal Reserve (Fed) pandemic stimulus measures and released that, though the minutes acknowledge they offshore bond was materially less than the
officials last month were concerned about the forecasts showing central bankers expect to hike could move even quicker, if necessary given US$300 million it previously expected, due to
Omicron impact, but believed the US interest rates – their most potent weapon against rising prices. continued volatility in the property sector.
economy had recovered enough from the price increases – as many as three times in 2022.
pandemic downturn that interest rate “Participants generally continued to R&F sought consent from bondholders of the
increases could come sooner than expected, One of the two criteria for raising the anticipate that inflation would decline 5.75% notes last month to extend maturity of the
according to minutes of the December benchmark lending rate off zero is how close significantly over the course of 2022” but bond due Jan 13 by six months, as part of efforts
meeting released on Wednesday. the economy is to maximum employment, “almost all” forecast higher inflation this year, to “improve its overall financial condition”.
and many officials believe it is nearing that and many in 2023.
The document provides a behind-the- point or already there. The developer proposed two options under a
scenes look at the deliberations of the Fed’s Meeting participants also believed the tender offer: buying back the notes at a 17%
policy committee, which convened as the US That means “it may become warranted to supply chain snarls that have helped fuel the discount, or US$830 for every US$1,000 in principal;
central bank faced increasing pressure to act increase the federal funds rate sooner or at a price increases will “persist well into (2022) at or buying back at most half of bondholders’ notes in
against the wave of inflation that sent consumer faster pace than participants had earlier least”, according to the minutes. full, both with accrued interest.
prices surging to multi-decade highs. anticipated”, the minutes said.
The FOMC gathered as the Omicron R&F said in the filing that 71.7% of the
The Federal Open Market Committee With the faster pullback, the Fed’s stimulus variant was spreading across the US but bondholders had tendered for the first option,
(FOMC) accelerated the withdrawal of the bond-buying programme now is set to end in before the surge in new cases seen in recent while 24.2% for the second – but it expects it has
March, setting the stage for rate increases after days. – AFP “materially less” than US$300 million to buy
back all the bond.
“Proceeds from certain asset sales
contemplated by the group may fail to
materialise by the settlement date,” it said,
adding the settlement date has been postponed
by two days to around Jan 12. – Reuters
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NOTICE OF REDUCTION OF SHARE CAPITAL IN THE MATTER OF THE COMPANIES ACT, IN THE MATTER OF THE IN THE MATTER OF IN THE MATTER OF THE
IN THE MATTER OF THE COMPANIES ACT 2016 2016 AND IN THE MATTER OF COMPANIES ACT, 2016 THE COMPANIES ACT, 2016 IN THE MATTER OF COMPANIES ACT, 2016
MEGA ROAD STAR SDN. BHD. THE COMPANIES ACT, 2016
AND IN THE MATTER OF (200201007457 (575120-M)) and AND and
GS PROPERTIES SDN. BHD. IN THE MATTER OF IN THE MATTER OF AND IN THE MATTER OF
[SSM No. 201301010581 (1040423-V)] (In Members’ Voluntary Liquidation) MCC LABELS (RAWANG) SDN. BHD. PWF CAPITAL LAND SDN. BHD. IN THE MATTER OF GB SERVICES BERHAD
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Section 117 (1) of the NOTICE OF RESOLUTION Registration No. 200901015242 200601033074 (752833-H) APM TACHI-S SEATING SYSTEMS SDN. BHD. Registration No. 200801026106
Companies Act 2016 that the members of GS PROPERTIES (In Members’ Voluntary Winding-Up) (201301005212 (1035055-W))
SDN BHD have passed a Special Resolution on 3 January NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT at an (858313-H) At an Extraordinary General Meeting of (Incorporated in Malaysia) (827433-M)
2022 to reduce the issued and paid up share capital from Extraordinary General Meeting of MEGA (In Member’s Voluntary Winding-Up) the members of the Company held at REDUCTION OF SHARE CAPITAL (In Member’s Voluntary Winding-Up)
RM4,000,000-00 divided into 4,000,000 ordinary shares to ROAD STAR SDN. BHD. duly convened and At a General Meeting of the Company duly Suite 12-A, Level 12, Menara Northam, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to Section At a General Meeting of the Company
RM220,000-00 divided into 220,000 ordinary shares by effecting held at Venue: GOOGLE MALAYSIA SDN. BHD., convened and held at Wisma Goshen, No. 55 Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah, 117(10) of the Companies Act 2016 (“the Act”), that duly convened and held at 24th Floor,
a capital repayment of RM3,780,000-00 in cash distributed to of Physical Address at Axiata Tower, Level 2nd Floor, 60, 62 & 64 Jalan SS 22/21, 10050 Georgetown, Pulau Pinang on the extract of Special Resolution set out below was Wisma Genting, Jalan Sultan Ismail, 50250
the shareholders being capital in excess of the needs of the 20, 9, Jalan Stesen Sentral 5, Kuala Lumpur Damansara Jaya, 47400 Petaling Jaya, 31st December 2021 at 2.00 p.m., the duly passed by the Members of the Company on Kuala Lumpur on Thursday, 30th day of
Company and a cancellation of 3,780,000 ordinary shares out Sentral, 50470 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory Selangor Darul Ehsan on Tuesday, 4th day following Special Resolution set out 31st day of December, 2021 : December, 2021, the following Special
of the 4,000,000 ordinary shares resulting in the total issued of Kuala Lumpur and Meeting hosted virtually of January 2022, the following special below was duly passed :- 1. THAT subject to the approvals of all relevant Resolutions were duly passed:
shares being reduced to 220,000 ordinary shares only. at https://meet.google.com/tin-jaxe-hpu on resolutions were duly passed: MEMBERS’ VOLUNTARY WINDING-UP regulatory authorities and/or parties (where 1. THAT, the Company will be liquidated by
Lim Kooi Choong 30th December, 2021, the following Special 1. THAT, the Company will be liquidated by That the Company be wound up applicable) for the reduction of share capital way of Member’s Voluntary Winding Up.
Director Resolution was duly passed - way of Member’s Voluntary Winding Up. voluntarily pursuant to Section 439(1) of the Company pursuant to Section 117 of 2. THAT, Ms. Lam Lee San and Ms. Lee Yee
Date: 7 January 2022 (a) That the Company be placed in voluntary 2. THAT, Ms. Lam Lee San and Ms. Lee Yee (b) of the Companies Act, 2016 and that the Companies Act 2016, approval be hereby Ching, both of Norvic Corporate Services
Ching both of Norvic Corporate Services Ms Ch’ng Lay Hoon of Enet Corporate given to the Company to reduce the share Sdn. Bhd., Wisma Goshen, 2nd Floor, 60,
liquidation and that Mr. Wong Chee Siong Sdn. Bhd., Wisma Goshen, 2nd Floor, 60, Services Sdn. Bhd. of Suite 12-A, Level capital of the Company from RM10,000,000.00 62 & 64, Jalan SS 22/21, Damansara
of CS Wong & Co, Suite 13-10, Level 13, 62 & 64, Jalan SS 22/21, Damansara 12, Menara Northam, No. 55 Jalan Sultan divided into 10,000,000 issued and fully paid- Jaya, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Johor Bahru City Square (Office Tower), Jaya, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Ahmad Shah, 10050 Georgetown, Pulau up ordinary shares to RM5,000,000.00 divided Darul Ehsan be appointed as Joint
106-108, Jalan Wong Ah Fook, 80000 Darul Ehsan be appointed as Joint Pinang be and is hereby appointed as the into 5,000,000 issued and fully paid-up ordinary and Several Liquidators to act for the
Johor Bahru, Johor be appointed as the and Several Liquidators to act for the Liquidator of the Company for the purpose shares by way of returning RM5,000,000.00, purpose of winding-up the Company’s
Liquidator of the Company for the purpose purpose of winding-up the Company’s of such winding-up the company’s affairs being the share capital in excess of the affairs and distributing its assets.
of such winding-up; affairs and distributing its assets. and distributing its assets at a fee to needs of the Company, to the shareholders 3. THAT, the said Liquidators be authorised
(b) That the Liquidator be authorised to 3. THAT, the said Liquidators be authorised be mutually agreed upon and that the of the Company in proportion to their existing to divide amongst the members in
distribute either in cash or in specie to divide amongst the members in Liquidator may exercise all her powers shareholding (“Proposed Capital Reduction”) specie or kind, the whole or any part
amongst the contributories, the assets specie or kind, the whole or any part and duties pursuant to Section 456 of the as follows : of the assets of the Company and may,
of the Company in accordance with their of the assets of the Company and may, Companies Act, 2016. for such purpose, set such value as
322 Notices respective rights and interests therein; and for such purpose, set such value as Date :7th January 2022 Name of registered Reduction of Ordinary they deem fair upon any property to be
(c) That unless caused or contributed by wilful they deem fair upon any property to be Dato’ Siah Gim Eng divided as aforesaid and may determine
IN THE MATTER OF THE default or negligence of the Liquidator, the divided as aforesaid and may determine Director shareholders Share Capital how such division shall be carried out as
COMPANIES ACT 2016 Liquidator be indemnified by the Company how such division shall be carried out as IN THE MATTER OF between the members.
AND IN THE MATTER OF against all costs, charges, losses, expenses between the members. THE COMPANIES ACT, 2016 Number RM Wong Yee Fun
PROSPER CHANNEL SDN. BHD. and liabilities incurred in or sustained by Chong Choong Fei Director
him in the execution and discharge of his Director AND Auto Parts Holdings 2,550,000 2,550,000.00 Dated this 7th day of January, 2022.
(1039626-U) duties as Liquidator and in relation thereto. Dated this 7th day of January, 2022. IN THE MATTER OF
(In Members’ Johor Bahru PWF CAPITAL LAND SDN. BHD. Sdn. Bhd. IN THE MATTER OF THE
Voluntary Winding Up) 07th January, 2022 IN THE MATTER OF THE 200601033074 (752833-H) COMPANIES ACT, 2016
(Incorporated in Malaysia) 322 Notices 322 Notices TIEN WEI WU COMPANIES ACT, 2016 Tachi-S (Thailand) 2,450,000 2,450,000.00
At the General Meeting of the Director (IN MEMBERS’ and
members of the abovenamed IN THE MATTER OF DALAM MAHKAMAH TINGGI MALAYA and VOLUNTARY WINDING-UP) Co., Ltd IN THE MATTER OF
Company duly convened and held at THE COMPANIES ACT 2016 DI KUALA LUMPUR NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the GB SERVICES BERHAD
No. 1, Jalan Tawas Idaman 2, Taman NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the creditors MCC LABELS (RAWANG) SDN. BHD. creditors of the abovenamed Company Total 5,000,000 5,000,000.00 Registration No. 200801026106
Tawas Idaman, 30010 Ipoh, Perak AND DALAM NEGERI KUALA LUMPUR, of the abovenamed Company which is being Registration No. 200901015242 which is being wound up voluntarily are
on the 1st day of January, 2022, the IN THE MATTER OF MALAYSIA wound up voluntarily are required on or before required on or before 7th February 2022 2. THAT the Directors of the Company be authorised (827433-M)
Special Resolution set out below CKM PROPERTIES 07th February, 2022 to send in their names (858313-H) to send their names and addresses with with full powers to take all such steps as they (In Member’s Voluntary Winding-Up)
was duly passed :- SDN. BHD. (907186-T) PENGGULUNGAN SYARIKAT and addresses with particulars of their debts (In Member’s Voluntary Winding-Up) particulars of their debts or claims and may deem necessary in connection with the NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the creditors
That the Company be wound up (IN MEMBERS’ VOLUNTARY NO.: WA-28NCC-915-12/2021 or claims and the names and addresses of NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the creditors the name and address of their solicitors Proposed Capital Reduction: of the above Company are required to
voluntarily pursuant to Section Dalam perkara Seksyen 466 (1)(a) dibaca their solicitors (if any) to Mr. Wong Chee Siong of the above Company are required to (if any) to the undersigned, Liquidator of a) to comply with the relevant requirements send in their names and addresses and
439(1)(b) of the Companies Act LIQUIDATION) bersama 465 (1)(e) Akta Syarikat 2016 of CS Wong & Co, Suite 13-10, Level 13, Johor send in their names and addresses and the said Company at Suite 12-A, Level under the Companies Act 2016 for the the particulars of their debts or claims
2016 and that Mr. Lim Chun Bun NOTICE OF FINAL MEETING Bahru City Square (Office Tower), 106-108, the particulars of their debts or claims 12, Menara Northam, No. 55 Jalan Sultan purposes of the Proposed Capital Reduction; and the names and addresses of their
be appointed as Liquidator of NOTIGE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT Dan Jalan Wong Ah Fook, 80000 Johor Bahru, and the names and addresses of their Ahmad Shah, 10050 Georgetown, Pulau b) to do all such acts, deeds and/or things solicitors (if any), to the undersigned (the
the Company for the purpose pursuant to Section 459 of the Dalam Perkara Kaedah-kaedah Johor, the Liquidator of the said Company and, solicitors (if any), to the undersigned (the Pinang and, if so required by notice in incidental, take such steps and to execute, Liquidators of the said Company) at the
of the winding-up and that the Companies Act, 2016 the Final Penggulungan Syarikat 1972 if so required by notice in writing from the said Liquidators of the said Company) at the writing by the said Liquidator, or by their sign and deliver on behalf of the Company, belowmentioned address by 5.00 p.m. on
said Liquidator be empowered to Meeting of the° Members of Liquidator, are, by their solicitors or personally, belowmentioned address by 5.00 p.m. on solicitors or personally to come in and all necessary documents as may be required 7th day of February, 2022:-
distribute amongst the members, the Company will be held on 2 Dan to come in and prove their said debts or claims 7th day of February, 2022:- prove their debts or claims at such time or as they consider necessary and expedient c/o Norvic Corporate Services Sdn. Bhd.
in cash or specie, the whole or any February 2022 at 10.30 am at Dalam perkara SEALION HOTEL SDN. at such time and place as shall be specified in c/o Norvic Corporate Services Sdn. Bhd. and place as shall be specified in such in the best interest of the Company, to give Reg. No. 200201033104 (600769-D)
part of the surplus assets of the No. 52-1-1 Jalan Medan Putra BHD. (NO. SYARIKAT: 200801017856 / such notice or in default thereof they will be Reg. No. 200201033104 (600769-D) notice, or in default thereof, they will full effect to and complete the Proposed Wisma Goshen, 2nd Floor
Company. 3, Bandar Menjalara, 52200 819152-A) excluded from the benefit of any distribution Wisma Goshen, 2nd Floor be excluded from the benefits of any Capital Reduction; and 60, 62 & 64 Jalan SS 22/21
LIM CHUN BUN Kuala Lumpur for the purpose made before such debts are proved. 60, 62 & 64 Jalan SS 22/21 distribution made before such debts or c) upon issuance of the Notice of Confirming Damansara Jaya
Director of receiving the accounts and ANTARA Johor Bahru Damansara Jaya claims are proved. Reduction of Share Capital by the 47400 Petaling Jaya
7 January 2022 report of the Liquidator in IMEJ TENGGARA SDN. BHD. 07th January, 2022 47400 Petaling Jaya Date :7th January 2022 Companies Commission of Malaysia, to Selangor Darul Ehsan
AND NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that relation to the winding up of (NO. SYARIKAT: 200701005227 / WONG CHEE SIONG Selangor Darul Ehsan Ch’ng Lay Hoon effect and determine the date of return of the The creditors (either through their
the Creditors of the abovenamed the Company. 763226-V) Liquidator The creditors (either through their Liquidator Company’s share capital of RM5,000,000.00 solicitors or personally) who do not
Company are required on or before NG TIAN SIN solicitors or personally) who do not NOTE : to the existing shareholders of the Company. file their debts and claims on or before
the 9th day of February, 2022 to Liquidator … PEMPETISYEN 322 Notices file their debts and claims on or before This notice is purely formal. All known the specified date and time above will
send their names, addresses and the 6 January 2022 DAN the specified date and time above will creditors have been, or will be paid in full. The Capital Reduction will become effective when be excluded from the benefit of any
particulars of their debts or claims Proxies SEALION HOTEL SDN. BHD. IN THE HIGH COURT OF be excluded from the benefit of any the Companies Commission of Malaysia (“CCM”) distribution made.
to the undersigned, the Liquidator A member of Ihe Company (NO. SYARIKAT: 200801017856 / MALAYA AT SEREMBAN distribution made by Liquidators. IN THE HIGH COURT OF has recorded the information lodged pursuant to Lam Lee San (f)
of the said Company at No. 1, Jalan entitled to attend and vote 819152-A) Lam Lee San (f) MALAYA AT PULAU PINANG Section 119 of the Act in the appropriate register Lee Yee Ching (f)
Tawas Idaman 2, Taman Tawas at the above meeting may IN THE STATE OF Lee Yee Ching (f) COMPANIES (WINDING-UP) and upon the receipt of notice issued by the CCM Liquidators
Idaman, 30010 Ipoh, Perak and if so appoint a proxy or proxies to … RESPONDEN NEGERI SEMBILAN, MALAYSIA Liquidators NO:PA-28NCC-107-11/2021 confirming the reduction of share capital. Dated this 7th day of January, 2022.
required, are to come in and prove attend and vote on his behalf IKLAN PETISYEN Dated this 7th day of January, 2022. In the matter of Section 465(1) (c) & Any creditor of the Company may apply to the High
their debts and claims at such time and such proxy or proxies NOTIS ADALAH DENGAN INI DIBERI COMPANIES (WINDING-UP) (h) of the Companies Act 2016 Court for the Special Resolution to be cancelled 322 Notices
and place as shall be specified in need not be a member of bahawa suatu Petisyen untuk NO. NA-28NCC-41-12/2021 322 Notices within six weeks from the date of the Special
such Notice or in default will be the Company. The instrument penggulungan Syarikat yang dinamakan In the matter of the Companies Act 2016 And Resolution. IN THE MATTER OF
excluded from the benefit of any appointing a proxy must be di atas oleh Mahkamah Tinggi telah pada IN THE MATTER OF In the matter of YOUNG SHENG The advertisement is made pursuant to Section THE COMPANIES ACT 2016
distribution made before such debts deposited at the registered 15hb Disember, 2021 dikemukakan oleh And THE COMPANIES ACT, 2016 TRADING SDN. BHD. (Company No: 117(10) of the Act.
are proved. office at least 48 hours before IMEJ TENGGARA SDN. BHD. In the matter of section 465(1)(e) of the Dated this 7th January, 2022 AND IN THE MATTER OF
LIM CHUN BUN the time appointed to holding DAN bahawa Petisyen tersebut Companies Act 2016 AND 198901007332 (184635-X)) Dato’ Tan Eng Hwa COASTAL ENERGY KBM SDN BHD
LIQUIDATOR the meeting or adjourned diarahkan supaya dibicarakan di IN THE MATTER OF SYSTEM AUTO BETWEEN Company Director [(Registration No. 201201027365
7 January 2022 meeting. hadapan Mahkamah yang bersidang And
di Mahkamah Tinggi Kuala Lumpur, In the matter of section 466(1)(a) of the INDUSTRIES SDN. BHD. LIM SAW ENG 322 Notices (1011855-W)]
IN THE MATTER OF THE IN THE HIGH COURT OF MALAYA Kompleks Mahkamah Kuala Lumpur, Companies Act 2016 [198301009207 (104472-M)] (NRIC No: 490222-07-5062 / 2532305) (In Member’s Voluntary Liquidation)
COMPANIES ACT, 2016 AT SHAH ALAM COMPANIES Jalan Tuanku Abdul Halim (Jalan Duta), (In Members’ Voluntary Liquidation) IN THE HIGH COURT OF
(WINDING-UP) 50506 Kuala Lumpur pada 12hb April, And NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT, the .....PETITIONER MALAYA AT SHAH ALAM (Incorporated in Malaysia)
and PETITION NO: 2022. In the matter of Solar Universe Rubber following Special Resolutions have been AND IN THE STATE OF SELANGOR At a General Meeting of Coastal Energy KBM
IN THE MATTER OF BA-28NCC-419-09/2021 DAN mana-mana pihak pemiutang atau Sdn. Bhd. (Company No. 201301001442 agreed by the members on 1st day of YOUNG SHENG TRADING SDN. BHD. DARUL EHSAN, MALAYSIA Sdn. Bhd. duly convened and held at Level 25,
MCC LABELS (BALAKONG) SDN. BHD. penyumbang Syarikat tersebut yang ingin (1031279-K)) January, 2022. (Company No: 198901007332 COMPANIES (WINDING-UP) Tower 2, Etiqa Twins, No. 11, Jalan Pinang,
Registration No. 199201005255 In the matter of Sections 466(1)(A) of menyokong atau menentang sesuatu 1. SPECIAL RESOLUTION 1 – VOLUNTARY (184635-X)) NO. BA-28NCC-635-12/2021 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan
the Companies Act 2016; perintah mengikut Petisyen tersebut BETWEEN WINDING UP OF THE COMPANY AND THE In the matter of Section 465 (1)(e) and Section Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Wednesday, 29
(236759-M) boleh hadir dengan tujuan itu secara BZS INVEST FZE APPOINTMENT OF LIQUIDATOR .....RESPONDENT 466 (1)(a) of the Companies Act, 2016 December 2021, the Special Resolution set
(In Member’s Voluntary Winding-Up) And peribadi atau melalui peguambelanya (Company No.: RAKFTZA-FZE-4010606) “THAT the Company be wound up ADVERTISEMENT OF PETITION out below was duly passed:
At a General Meeting of the Company duly In the matter of HITTI BUILDERS pada masa perbicaraan. Salinan voluntarily pursuant to Section NOTICE is hereby given that a petition And SPECIAL RESOLUTION
convened and held at Wisma Goshen, SDN BHD [Company Registration No. Petisyen tersebut akan dibekalkan oleh …PETITIONER 439(1)(b) of the Companies Act, for the winding-up of the above- In the matter of the Companies (Winding-Up) - VOLUNTARY WINDING UP OF THE
2nd Floor, 60, 62 & 64 Jalan SS 22/21, 201601036543) pihak yang bertandatangan di bawah AND 2016 and that Mr. Ho Meng Chan (I/C named Company, YOUNG SHENG Rules, 1972 COMPANY
Damansara Jaya, 47400 Petaling Jaya, ini kepada mana-mana pemiutang atau SOLAR UNIVERSE RUBBER SDN. BHD. No. 560104-10-5479) of No. 308, TRADING SDN. BHD. by the High Court RESOLVED:
Selangor Darul Ehsan on Tuesday, 4th day BETWEEN penyumbang Syarikat tersebut yang (Company No.: 201301001442 Block A (3rd Floor), Kelana Business was, on the 2nd day of November, And THAT the Company be wound up voluntarily
of January 2022, the following special BESTWELD STEEL SYSTEM SDN BHD memintanya dengan membuat bayaran (1031279-K)) Centre, 97, Jalan SS7/2, Kelana Jaya, 2021 presented by the Petitioner, LIM In the matter of OPES ENGINEERING SDN. pursuant to Section 439(1)(b) of the
resolutions were duly passed: (Company No.: 200001022897) yang ditetapkan. 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul SAW ENG AND that the said Petition BHD. [COMPANY NO. 201001016740 Companies Act 2016 and that Ms Tai Yit
1. THAT, the Company will be liquidated by Alamat Pempetisyen adalah di Suite 601 …RESPONDENT Ehsan be and is hereby appointed as is directed to be heard before the (900443-A)] Chan [NRIC No. 690118-10-6160] and Ms
way of Member’s Voluntary Winding Up. ...PETITIONER & Suite 602, 6th Floor, Bangunan Ang, ADVERTISEMENT OF PETITION Liquidator for the purpose of winding High Court sitting at Pulau Pinang at Tan Ai Ning [NRIC No. 710325-10-5406]
2. THAT, Ms. Lam Lee San and Ms. Lee Yee AND Taman Tasek, 80200 Johor Bahru, Johor. NOTICE is hereby given that a Petition up (“the Liquidator”) at such fee to be Kompleks Mahkamah Pulau Pinang, BETWEEN both of Boardroom Corporate Services Sdn.
Ching both of Norvic Corporate Services HITTI BUILDERS SDN. BHD. Peguamcara Pempetisyen ialah Tetuan for the winding-up of SOLAR UNIVERSE determined by the Directors.” Lebuh Light, 10200 George Town, PUBLIC BANK BERHAD Bhd. of 12th Floor, Menara Symphony, No. 5,
Sdn. Bhd., Wisma Goshen, 2nd Floor, 60, (Company No.: 201601036543) Dennis Nik & Wong yang beralamat di RUBBER SDN. BHD. (Company No.: 2. SPECIAL RESOLUTION 2 – DISTRIBUTION Pulau Pinang at 9.00 o’clock in the [NO SYARIKAT: 196501000672 (6463-H)] Jalan Prof. Khoo Kay Kim, Seksyen 13, 46200
62 & 64, Jalan SS 22/21, Damansara Suite 601-602, Level 6, Bangunan ANG, 201301001442 (1031279-K)) by the High OF COMPANY’S ASSETS morning on Thursday, 27th January Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan, be and
Jaya, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor ... RESPONDENT No. 1, Jalan Jeram, Taman Tasek, 80200 Court was, on the 14th day of December “THAT the Liquidator be and is hereby 2022; and any creditor or contributory ... PETITIONER are hereby appointed as Liquidators for the
Darul Ehsan be appointed as Joint NOTICE OF WINDING-UP ORDER Johor Bahru, Johor. 2021, presented by the Petitioner, BZS authorised to distribute either in cash, of the said Company desiring to AND purpose of such winding-up at a fee to be
and Several Liquidators to act for the In the matter of HITTI BUILDERS ..............t/t............... INVEST FZE (Company No.: RAKFTZA- specie or in kind the whole or any part support or oppose the making of an OPES ENGINEERING SDN. BHD. mutually agreed upon and that pursuant to
purpose of winding-up the Company’s SDN. BHD. Peguamcara bagi pihak Pempetisyen FZE-4010606) and that the said Petition of the assets of the Company amongst order on the said Petition may appear [COMPANY NO. 201001016740 (900443-A)] Section 456 of the Companies Act 2016, the
affairs and distributing its assets. Winding-Up Order made on the 3rd PERINGATAN: is directed to be heard before the Court the contributories of the Company in at the time of hearing by himself or Liquidators may exercise all their powers and
3. THAT, the said Liquidators be authorised January 2022. Sesiapa yang ingin hadir pada sitting at the High Court of Malaya accordance with their respective rights his counsel for that purpose; and a … RESPONDENT duties jointly and severally.
to divide amongst to the members in Name and address of liquidator : perbicaraan Petisyen tersebut hendaklah at Seremban at 9.00 o’clock in the and interests therein.” copy of the Petition will be furnished ADVERTISEMENT OF PETITION THAT the Liquidators be and are hereby
specie or kind, the whole or any part Director-General of Insolvency of menyampaikan, atau menghantar morning, on the 28th day of January 3. SPECIAL RESOLUTION 3 – INDEMNITY to any creditor or contributory of the authorised to distribute either in cash, specie
of the assets of the Company and may, Malaysia dengan pos, kepada Tetuan Dennis Nik 2022; and any creditor or contributory TO LIQUIDATOR said Company requiring the same by NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Petition for or in kind amongst the contributories, the
for such purpose, set such value as Selangor Branch & Wong yang dinamakan di atas suatu of the Respondent desiring to support “THAT unless caused or contributed by the undersigned on payment of the the Winding-Up of the OPES ENGINEERING assets of the Company in accordance with
they deem fair upon any property to be Lot F23-F45, Tingkat 1 notis bertulis tentang niatnya sebegitu. or oppose the making of an order on the wilful default or negligence of the regulated charge for the same. SDN. BHD. (“the Company”) by the High their respective rights and interests therein.
divided as aforesaid and may determine Bangunan IDCC Shah Alam Notis tersebut mestilah menyatakan the said Petition may appear at the time Liquidator, the Liquidator be indemnified The Petitioner’s address of service is Court was, on the 15th day of December AND THAT the Liquidators, their employees,
how such division shall be carried out as Jalan Pahat L 15/L Seksyen 15 nama dan alamat pihak berkenaan, atau of hearing by himself or his counsel by the Company against all costs, charges, at No. 61, Jalan Utama, 10460 George 2021 presented to the said Court by PUBLIC servants and/or agents be hereby
between the members. 40200 Shah Alam jika ia sebuah firma, nama dan alamat for that purpose; and a copy of the losses, expenses and liabilities incurred in Town, Pulau Pinang. BANK BERHAD of 16th Floor, Bangunan Public indemnified by the Company against any
Chong Choong Fei Selangor Darul Ehsan firma, dan mestilah ditandatangani Petition will be furnished to any creditor or sustained by him in the execution and The Petitioner’s solicitors is MESSRS. Bank, 6, Jalan Sultan Sulaiman, 50000 Kuala actions, proceedings, liabilities, claims,
Director Dated this 4th day of January 2022. oleh pihak atau firma berkenaan or contributory of the said Company discharge of his duty as Liquidator and in LOW & PARTNERS of No. 233-1, Jalan Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur demands, losses, damages, charges, costs
Dated this 7th day of January, 2022. atau peguamcaranya, jika ada. Notis requiring the same by the undersigned relation thereto.” S2 B10, Uptown Avenue Seremban 2, (“the Petitioner”). and expenses of whatever nature, including
signed hendaklah disampaikan, atau jika on payment of the regulated charge for HO MENG CHAN 70300 Seremban, Negeri Sembilan. AND that the said Petition is directed to be legal fees incurred in or sustained by them
IN THE MATTER OF THE ……........................................ dihantar dengan pos, hendaklah dihantar the same. Secretary Dated the 29th day of December 2021. heard before the High Court sitting at Shah directly or indirectly in the execution and
COMPANIES ACT, 2016 Wong Lu Peen & Tunku Alina dalam jangkamasa mencukupi, supaya The Petitioner’s address is at BZS Invest Date: 7th January, 2022 Alam, at 9.00 o’clock in the morning on the discharge of their duty as Liquidators and in
sampai kepada pihak yang dinamakan Fze, B17-322, RAK Custom Building, ....................t.t .................... 09th day of March 2022. relation thereto.
and Solicitors for the Petitioner di atas sebelum pukul 12 tengahari pada RAKEZ Business Zone-FZ, RAK, United IN THE MATTER OF Messrs. Low & Partners AND any creditor or contributory of the FRANCISCO HIDALGO MORENO
IN THE MATTER OF This Notice of Winding-Up Order and 11hb April, 2022. Arab Emirates. THE COMPANIES ACT, 2016 Company, desiring to support or oppose the DIRECTOR
MCC LABELS (BALAKONG) SDN. BHD. Particulars of Liquidator, is taken Notis Pengiklanan ini dikeluarkan oleh The Petitioner’s solicitor is Messrs. Chooi For and on behalf of the Petitioner making of an Order on the said Petition, may Date: 7 January 2022
Registration No. 199201005255 out by MESSRS WONG LU PEEN Tetuan Dennis Nik & Wong beralamat di & Company + Cheang & Ariff of Level 5, AND NOTE:- appear at the time of Hearing by himself or
& TUNKU ALINA, solicitors for the Suite 601-602, Level 6, Bangunan ANG, Menara BRDB, 285 Jalan Maarof, Bukit IN THE MATTER OF SYSTEM AUTO Any person who intends to appear his Counsel for that purpose. IN THE MATTER OF THE
(236759-M) Petitioner abovenamed, whose No. 1, Jalan Jeram, Taman Tasek, 80200 Bandaraya, 59000 Kuala Lumpur [Tel No.: on the hearing of the said Petition AND a copy of the Petition will be furnished to COMPANIES ACT 2016
(In Member’s Voluntary Winding-Up) address for service is at 21-6, Block Johor Bahru, Johor. Peguamcara bagi 03-2055 3888; Fax No.: 03-2055 3880]. INDUSTRIES SDN. BHD. must serve on or send by post to any creditor or contributory of the Company AND IN THE MATTER OF
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the creditors B, The Boulevard, Mid Valley City, Pempetisyen di atas. [Ref: B20190391 CPY] [198301009207 (104472-M)] the abovenamed solicitors, Messrs. requiring the same by the undersigned on COASTAL ENERGY KBM SDN BHD
of the above Company are required to Lingkaran Syed Putra, 59200 (Ruj. Kami: LLM/liya/GL2934) (In Members’ Voluntary Liquidation) Low & Partners, notice in writing payment of the regulated charge for the [(Registration No. 201201027365
send in their names and addresses and Kuala Lumpur. sgd. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the of his intention so to do. The notice same.
the particulars of their debts or claims [Reference: L3 15798 / Advertise with us & ________________________ creditors of the abovenamed Company must state the name and address The Petitioner’s address is PUBLIC BANK (1011855-W)]
and the names and addresses of their Tel : 03-29388833 / connect to our urban Messrs Chooi & Company + Cheang which is being voluntarily wound up, are of the person, or if a firm, the name BERHAD of 16th Floor, Bangunan Public (In Member’s Voluntary Liquidation)
solicitors (if any), to the undersigned (the Fax : 03-2938881] required on or before 7th February, 2022 and address of the firm and must be Bank, 6, Jalan Sultan Sulaiman, 50000 Kuala
Liquidators of the said Company) at the readers. & Ariff to send in their names and addresses signed by the person or firm, or his Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur. (Incorporated in Malaysia)
belowmentioned address by 5.00 p.m. on KLANG VALLEY Solicitors for the Petitioner and the particulars of their debts or or their solicitor (if any) and must be The Petitioner’s Solicitors is Messrs. Abraham NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Creditors
7th day of February, 2022:- PENANG | KEDAH NOTE :- claims, and the names and addresses of served, or, if posted, must be sent by Ooi & Partners, Advocates & Solicitors of 8th of Coastal Energy KBM Sdn. Bhd., which is
c/o Norvic Corporate Services Sdn. Bhd. PERAK | PERLIS Any person who intends to appear on the their solicitors (if any) to the undersigned post in sufficient time to reach the Floor, Wisma Harwant, No. 106, Jalan Tuanku being voluntarily wound up, are required
Reg. No. 200201033104 (600769-D) PAHANG | KELANTAN hearing of the said Petition must serve Liquidator at No. 308, Block A (3rd Floor), abovenamed solicitors not later than Abdul Rahman, 50100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah on or before 7 February 2022 to send in
Wisma Goshen, 2nd Floor TERENGGANU on or send by post to the abovenamed Kelana Business Centre, 97, Jalan SS7/2, 12.00 o’clock noon on Wednesday, Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur. their names and addresses with particulars
60, 62 & 64 Jalan SS 22/21 solicitors, Messrs. Chooi & Company + Kelana Jaya, 47301 Petaling Jaya, 26th January 2022. of their debts and claims, and the names
Damansara Jaya MS. Shoba Cheang & Ariff, notice in writing of his Selangor Darul Ehsan, and, if so required This ADVERTISEMENT OF PETITION is Signed Illegible and addresses of their solicitors (if any) to
47400 Petaling Jaya TEL: 03-7784 8888 intention so to do. The notice must state by notice in writing from the Liquidator, filed by Messrs. Low & Partners of No. ……………………………………… the undersigned Liquidators at 12th Floor,
Selangor Darul Ehsan FAX: 03-7784 4424 the name and address of the person, or, are, by their solicitors or personally, to 233-1, Jalan S2 B10, Uptown Avenue Menara Symphony, No. 5, Jalan Prof. Khoo
The creditors (either through their if a firm, the name and address of the come in and prove their debts or claims at Seremban 2, 70300 Seremban, Negeri Messrs. Abraham Ooi & Partners Kay Kim, Seksyen 13, 46200 Petaling Jaya,
solicitors or personally) who do not MALACCA firm, and must be signed by the person such time and place as shall be specified Sembilan. Solicitors for the Petitioner Selangor Darul Ehsan and if so required by
file their debts and claims on or before or firm, or his or their solicitor (if any) in such notice, or in default thereof they Tel: 06-6012293 Fax: 06-6013298 notice in writing from the said Liquidators,
the specified date and time above will MR. Rajah and must be served, or, if posted, must will be excluded from the benefit of any Email: hee@lowpartners.com.my Note:- are, by their solicitors or personally are
be excluded from the benefit of any TEL: 012-628 2844 be sent by post in sufficient time to reach distribution made before such debts and Ref: LPS/CP/9918/11/2021/LSE Any person who intends to appear on the required to come in and prove their debts
distribution made by Liquidators. FAX: 06-764 2051 the abovenamed solicitors not later than claims are proved. Hearing of the said Petition must serve on, and claims at such time and place as shall be
Lam Lee San (f) 12.00 o’clock noon of 27th day of HO MENG CHAN or send by post to, the abovenamed Messrs. specified in such notice or in default thereof
Lee Yee Ching (f) JOHOR BAHRU January 2022. Liquidator Abraham Ooi & Partners, notice in writing of they will be excluded from the benefit of any
Liquidators Date: 7th January, 2022 his intention to do so. The Notice must state distribution made before such debts and
Dated this 7th day of January, 2022. MS. Anne Lim the name and address of the person, or, if a claims are proved.
TEL: 013-770 6699 firm, the name and address of the firm, and TAI YIT CHAN
FAX: 07-355 5549 must be signed by the person or firm, or his TAN AI NING
or their solicitors, if any. The notice must be LIQUIDATORS
served, or if posted, must be sent by post Date: 7 January 2022
in sufficient time, to reach the abovenamed
not later than 12.00 p.m. of the 08th day of
March 2022.
This Advertisement of Petition is issued by
Messrs. Abraham Ooi & Partners, Advocates
& Solicitors, solicitors for the Petitioner,
whose address of service is at No. 106, 8th
Floor, Wisma Harwant, Jalan Tuanku Abdul
Rahman, 50100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah
Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur.
Tel No: 03-2691 0725
Fax No: 03-2697 0626
Ruj: AW/L/AU/LF/32611/21/PBB/HP/H18
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2200,, QQ SSeenntrtraal,l, 22AA JJaalalann SStetesseenn SSeenntrtraall 22,, aaddddrreesssseess wwitihth ppaarrtitcicuulalarrss ooff ththeeirir ddeebbtsts oorr ((IInnMMeemmbbeerrss’’ VVoolluunnttaarryyWWiinnddiinnggUUpp)) LLiiqquuiiddaattiioonn)) ((IInnMMeemmbbeerrss’’VVoolluunnttaarryy
KKuuaalala LLuummppuurr SSeenntrtraal,l, 5500447700 KKuuaalala LLuummppuur,r, AANNDD cclalaimimssaannddththeennaammeessaannddaaddddrreesssseessooffththeeirir VVoolluunnttaarryyWWiinnddiinnggUUpp)) NNOOTTIICCEEOOFFFFIINNAALLMMEEEETTIINNGG ((IInnMMeemmbbeerrss’’ LLiiqquuiiddaattiioonn))
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22002211 ththee fofollolowwiningg SSppeecciaiall RReessoolulutitoionn wwaass BBRRITITZZININTTEERRNNAATTIOIONNAALLSSDDNN..BBHHDD.. ooff ththee ssaaidid ccoommppaannyy;; aanndd ifif ssoo rreeqquuirireedd bbyy NNOOTTICICEE ISIS HHEERREEBBYY GGIVIVEENN tthhaatt ppuurrssuuaanntt ttoo SSeeccttiioonn 445599 ooff tthhee NNOOTTIICCEEOOFFFFIINNAALLMMEEEETTIINNGG NNOOTTIICCEE IISS HHEERREEBBYY GGIIVVEENN NNOOTTIICCEEOOFFFFIINNAALLMMEEEETTIINNGG
dduulylyppaasssseedd:-:- ((RREEGGISISTTRRAATTIOIONNNNOO..220011660011001122005511 nnootitciceeininwwrritiitninggfrfroommththeeLLiqiquuididaatotor,r,eeitihtheerrbbyy ppuurrssuuaanntt ttoo SSeeccttioionn 445599 ooff tthhee CCoommppaanniieess AAcctt 22001166,, tthhee FFiinnaall NNOOTTIICCEE IISS HHEERREEBBYY GGIIVVEENN tthhaatt TTHHAATTppuurrssuuaannttttooSSeeccttiioonn445599 NNOOTTIICCEEIISSHHEERREEBBYYGGIIVVEENNTTHHAATT
TTHHAATT ththee CCoommppaannyy bbee wwoouunndd uupp vvoolulunntatarriliyly ththeeirir ssoolilcicitiotorrss oorr ppeerrssoonnaallyly toto ccoommee inin aanndd CCoommppaannieiess AAcctt 22001166,, tthhee FFininaall MMeeeettiinngg ooff tthhee MMeemmbbeerrss ooff tthhee ppuurrssuuaanntt ttoo SSeeccttiioonn 445599 ooff tthhee oofftthheeCCoommppaanniieessAAcctt,,22001166,,aa ppuurrssuuaannttttooSSeeccttiioonn445599oofftthhee
bbyy wwaayy ooff MMeemmbbeerrss’’ VVoolulunntatarryy WWininddiningg UUpp ((11118822998822--VV)) pprroovvee ththeeirir ddeebbtsts oorr cclalaimimss aatt ssuucchh titmimee aanndd MMeeeettiningg ooff tthhee MMeemmbbeerrss ooff tthhee aabboovveennaammeeddCCoommppaannyywwiilllbbeehheelldd CCoommppaanniieess AAcctt 22001166,, tthhee FFiinnaall ffiinnaallmmeeeettiinnggoofftthheemmeemmbbeerrss CCoommppaanniieess AAcctt,, 22001166,, aa ffiinnaall
ppuurrssuuaanntttotoSSeecctitoionn443399(1(1)()b(b))ooffththeeCCoommppaannieiess ((ININMMEEMMBBEERRSS’’VVOOLLUUNNTTAARRYYWWININDDININGGUUPP)) pplalacceeaasssshhaalllbbeessppeeccifiifeieddininssuucchhnnootitciceeoorrinin aabboovveennaammeedd CCoommppaannyy wwilill bbee hheeldld aatt WWiissmmaa LLaaxxttoonn,, 99--33 JJaallaann DDeessaa,, MMeeeettiinngg ooff tthhee MMeemmbbeerrss ooff tthhee ooff tthhee aabboovveennaammeedd CCoommppaannyy mmeeeettiinngg ooff tthhee mmeemmbbeerrss ooff
AAcctt 22001166 AANNDD TTHHAATT TTaann LLoooonn YYeeee (N(NRRICIC NNoo.. AAtt aann EExxtrtraaoorrddininaarryy GGeenneerraall MMeeeetitningg ooff ththee ddeefafauultltththeerreeooffththeeyywwilillbbeeeexxccluluddeeddfrfroommththee aatt WWisismmaa LLaaxxttoonn,, 99--33 JJaalalann DDeessaa,, TTaammaann DDeessaa,,5588110000 KKuuaallaa LLuummppuurr aabboovveennaammeeddCCoommppaannyywwiilllbbeehheelldd wwiilllbbeehheellddaatt3344BBJJaallaannUUSSJJ tthhee aabboovveennaammeedd CCoommppaannyy
884400880033--0044--55222211))ooffNNoo..44227777--CC,,JJaalalannMMaawwaar,r, mmeemmbbeerrssooffBBRRITITZZININTTEERRNNAATTIOIONNAALLSSDDNN..BBHHDD.. bbeenneefiftistsooffaannyyddisistrtribibuutitoionnmmaaddeebbeefoforreessuucchh TTaammaann DDeessaa,, 5588110000 KKuuaalala LLuummppuurr oonnWWeeddnneessddaayy,,1166tthhFFeebbrruuaarryy22002222 aatt WWiissmmaa LLaaxxttoonn,, 99--33 JJaallaann DDeessaa,, 1100//11BB,, 4477662200 SSuubbaanngg JJaayyaa,, wwiilll bbee hheelldd aatt 3344BB JJaallaann UUSSJJ
BBuukkitit BBaarruu,,7755115500 MMeelalakkaa,,MMeelalakkaa bbee aanndd isis dduulyly ccoonnvveenneedd aanndd hheeldld aatt UUnnitit 2200--0055,,LLeevveell ddeebbtstsaarreepprroovveeddoorrssuucchhpprrioiorritiytyisiseesstatabblilsishheedd oonn WWeeddnneessddaayy,, 1166tthh FFeebbrruuaarryy 22002222 aatt 1100..3300 aa..mm.. ffoorr tthhee ffoollloowwiinngg TTaammaann DDeessaa,,5588110000 KKuuaallaa LLuummppuurr SSeellaannggoorr oonn TThhuurrssddaayy,, 1100 1100//11BB,, 4477662200 SSuubbaanngg JJaayyaa,,
hheerreebbyyaappppooininteteddaassLLiqiquuididaatotorrooffththeeCCoommppaannyy 2200,, QQ SSeenntrtraal,l, 22AA JJaalalann SStetesseenn SSeenntrtraall 22,, oorraassththeeccaasseemmaayybbee,,frfroommoobbjejecctitninggtotossuucchh aatt 1111..0000 aa..mm.. ffoorr tthhee ffoollolowwiningg ppuurrppoosseess:: oonnWWeeddnneessddaayy,,1166tthhFFeebbrruuaarryy22002222 FFeebbrruuaarryy,, 22002222 aatt 22..0000 pp..mm.. SSeellaannggoorr oonn TThhuurrssddaayy,, 1100
foforrththeeppuurrppoosseeooffssuucchhwwininddiningguupp,,wwitihthaalllththee KKuuaalala LLuummppuurr SSeenntrtraal,l, 5500447700 KKuuaalala LLuummppuur,r, ddisistrtribibuutitoionn.. ppuurrppoosseess:: 11..TToo rreecceeiivvee tthhee LLiiqquuiiddaattoorr’s’s aatt 1100..0000 aa..mm.. ffoorr tthhee ffoollloowwiinngg ffoorrtthheeffoollloowwiinnggppuurrppoosseess FFeebbrruuaarryy,, 22002222 aatt 1111..0000 aa..mm..
ppoowweerrssggiviveennbbyySSeecctitoionn445566ooffththeeCCoommppaannieiess WW.P.P..KKuuaalalaLLuummppuurroonnTThhuurrssddaayy,,3300DDeecceemmbbeerr IpIpoohh 11..TToo rreecceeivivee tthhee LLiqiquuididaattoorr’s’s SSttaatteemmeenntt ooff AAccccoouunntt sshhoowwiinngg ppuurrppoosseess:: 11..TToo rreecceeiivvee tthhee LLiiqquuiiddaattoorr’’ss ffoorrtthheeffoollloowwiinnggppuurrppoosseess––
AAcctt22001166.. 22002211 ththee fofollolowwiningg SSppeecciaiall RReessoolulutitoionn wwaass DDaatete::77JJaannuuaarryy22002222 SSttaatteemmeennttooffAAccccoouunnttsshhoowwininggtthhee tthheemmaannnneerriinnwwhhiicchhtthheewwiinnddiinngg 11..TToo rreecceeiivvee tthhee LLiiqquuiiddaattoorr’s’s 11..TToo rreecceeiivvee tthhee LLiiqquuiiddaattoorr’’ss
TTAANNLLOOOONNYYEEEE dduulylyppaasssseedd:-:- CChhaannMMaayyYYookkee mmaannnneerr inin wwhhicichh tthhee wwininddiningg uupp uupp hhaass bbeeeenn ccoonndduucctteedd,, tthhee SSttaatteemmeenntt ooff AAccccoouunntt sshhoowwiinngg SSttaatteemmeenntt ooff AAccccoouunntt aanndd
LLiqiquuididaatotorr TTHHAATT ththee CCoommppaannyy bbee wwoouunndd uupp vvoolulunntatarriliyly LLiqiquuididaatotorr hhaass bbeeeenn ccoonndduucctteedd,,tthhee pprrooppeerrttyy pprrooppeerrttyy ooff tthhee CCoommppaannyy hhaass tthheemmaannnneerriinnwwhhiicchhtthheewwiinnddiinngg ttoo hheeaarr aannyy eexxppllaannaattiioonn SSttaatteemmeenntt ooff AAccccoouunntt aanndd
KKuuaalalaLLuummppuurr bbyy wwaayy ooff MMeemmbbeerrss’’ VVoolulunntatarryy WWininddiningg UUpp 4422,,LLoorroonnggTTaasseekkTTimimuurr77,, oofftthheeCCoommppaannyyhhaassbbeeeennddisisppoosseedd bbeeeennddiissppoosseeddooffaannddttoohheeaarraannyy uupp hhaass bbeeeenn ccoonndduucctteedd,, tthhee tthhaatt mmaayy bbee ggiivveenn bbyy tthhee ttoo hheeaarr aannyy eexxppllaannaattiioonn
77JJaannuuaarryy22002222 ppuurrssuuaanntttotoSSeecctitoionn443399(1(1)()b(b))ooffththeeCCoommppaannieiess TTaammaannSSeerriiDDeerrmmaawwaann,, ooffaannddttoohheeaarraannyyeexxpplalannaattioionntthhaatt eexxppllaannaattiioonntthhaattmmaayybbeeggiivveennbbyy pprrooppeerrttyy ooff tthhee CCoommppaannyy hhaass LLiiqquuiiddaattoorr;;aanndd tthhaatt mmaayy bbee ggiivveenn bbyy tthhee
AAcctt 22001166 AANNDD TTHHAATT TTaann LLoooonn YYeeee (N(NRRICIC NNoo.. 3311440000IpIpoohh,,PPeerraakk mmaayybbeeggiviveennbbyytthheeLLiqiquuididaattoor.r. tthheeLLiiqquuiiddaattoorr.. bbeeeennddiissppoosseeddooffaannddttoohheeaarraannyy 22..TToo ddeetteerrmmiinnee ppuurrssuuaanntt LLiiqquuiiddaattoorr;;aanndd
ININTTHHEEMMAATTTTEERROOFF 884400880033--0044--55222211))ooffNNoo..44227777--CC,,JJaalalannMMaawwaar,r, 22..TToo ddeetteerrmmininee tthhee mmaannnneerr inin 22..TToo ddeetteerrmmiinnee tthhee mmaannnneerr iinn eexxppllaannaattiioonntthhaattmmaayybbeeggiivveennbbyy ttoo SSeeccttiioonn 551188((33)) ooff tthhee 22..TToo ddeetteerrmmiinnee ppuurrssuuaanntt
TTHHEECCOOMMPPAANNIEIESSAACCTT22001166 BBuukkitit BBaarruu,,7755115500 MMeelalakkaa,,MMeelalakkaa bbee aanndd isis ININTTHHEEMMAATTTTEERROOFF wwhhicichh tthhee bbooookkss,, aaccccoouunnttss aanndd wwhhiicchh tthhee bbooookkss,, aaccccoouunnttss aanndd tthheeLLiiqquuiiddaattoorr.. CCoommppaanniieess AAcctt,, 22001166 tthhee ttoo SSeeccttiioonn 551188((33)) ooff tthhee
hheerreebbyyaappppooininteteddaassLLiqiquuididaatotorrooffththeeCCoommppaannyy TTHHEECCOOMMPPAANNIEIESSAACCTT22001166 ddooccuummeennttss ooff tthhee CCoommppaannyy aanndd ddooccuummeennttss ooff tthhee CCoommppaannyy 22..TToo ddeetteerrmmiinnee tthhee mmaannnneerr iinn mmaannnneerriinnwwhhiicchhtthheebbooookkss,, CCoommppaanniieess AAcctt,, 22001166 tthhee
AANNDD foforrththeeppuurrppoosseeooffssuucchhwwininddiningguupp,,wwitihthaalllththee oofftthheeLLiqiquuididaattoorrsshhaalllbbeeddisisppoosseedd aanndd ooff tthhee LLiiqquuiiddaattoorr sshhaalll bbee wwhhiicchh tthhee bbooookkss,, aaccccoouunnttss aanndd aaccccoouunnttss aanndd ddooccuummeennttss mmaannnneerriinnwwhhiicchhtthheebbooookkss,,
ININTTHHEEMMAATTTTEERROOFF ppoowweerrssggiviveennbbyySSeecctitoionn445566ooffththeeCCoommppaannieiess AANNDD oofff.. ddiissppoosseeddoofff.. ddooccuummeennttss ooff tthhee CCoommppaannyy ooff tthhee CCoommppaannyy aanndd ooff tthhee aaccccoouunnttss aanndd ddooccuummeennttss
BBRRITITZZININTTEEGGRRAATTEEDDSSDDNN..BBHHDD.. AAcctt22001166.. ININTTHHEEMMAATTTTEERROOFF DDaatteeddtthhisis0077tthhJJaannuuaarryy22002222 DDaatteeddtthhiiss0077tthhJJaannuuaarryy22002222 aanndd ooff tthhee LLiiqquuiiddaattoorr sshhaalll bbee LLiiqquuiiddaattoorr tthheerreeooff sshhaalll bbee ooff tthhee CCoommppaannyy aanndd ooff tthhee
((RREEGGISISTTRRAATTIOIONNNNOO.. TTAANNLLOOOONNYYEEEE KKOOHHSSUUNN((KKLL))SSDDNN..BBHHDD.. WWoonnggHHeennggBBoooonn WWoonnggHHeennggBBoooonn ddiissppoosseeddoofff.. ddiissppoosseeddooff.. LLiiqquuiiddaattoorr tthheerreeooff sshhaalll bbee
220011660011002299225599((11220000220000--XX)) LLiqiquuididaatotorr 119999660011002211887711((339944222233--VV)) LLiqiquuididaattoorr LLiiqquuiiddaattoorr DDaatteeddtthhiiss0077tthhJJaannuuaarryy22002222 QQuuaahhJJiinnCChheeww ddiissppoosseeddooff..
((ININMMEEMMBBEERRSS’’VVOOLLUUNNTTAARRYYWWININDDININGGUUPP)) KKuuaalalaLLuummppuurr ((ININMMEEMMBBEERRSS’’VVOOLLUUNNTTAARRYY KKuuaalalaLLuummppuurr KKuuaallaaLLuummppuurr WWoonnggHHeennggBBoooonn LLiiqquuiiddaattoorr QQuuaahhJJiinnCChheeww
NNOOTTICICEE ISIS HHEERREEBBYY GGIVIVEENNTTHHAATT ththee ccrreedditiotorrss 77JJaannuuaarryy22002222 NNoottee:: NNoottee:: LLiiqquuiiddaattoorr 3344BBJJaallaannUUSSJJ1100//11BB,, LLiiqquuiiddaattoorr
ooff ththee aabboovveennaammeedd CCoommppaannyy,, wwhhicichh isis bbeeiningg WWININDDININGGUUPP)) AAmmeemmbbeerreennttititleleddttooaattteennddaannddvvoottee AA mmeemmbbeerr eennttiittlleedd ttoo aattteenndd aanndd KKuuaallaaLLuummppuurr 4477662200SSuubbaannggJJaayyaa,, 3344BBJJaallaannUUSSJJ1100//11BB,,
wwoouunndduuppvvoolulunntatarriliyly,,aarreerreeqquuirireedd,,oonnoorrbbeefoforere ININTTHHEEMMAATTTTEERROOFF AAttaaggeenneerraallmmeeeetitninggooffththeemmeemmbbeerrssooffKKOOHHSSUUNN inintthhisismmeeeettininggisiseennttititleleddttooaappppooininttaa vvoottee iinn tthhiiss mmeeeettiinngg iiss eennttiittlleedd NNoottee:: SSeellaannggoorr.. 4477662200SSuubbaannggJJaayyaa,,
ththeeWWeeddnneessddaayy,,99FFeebbrruuaarryy22002222,,bbeeininggththeeddaayy TTHHEECCOOMMPPAANNIEIESSAACCTT22001166 (K(KLL))SSDDNN..BBHHDD..dduulylyccoonnvveenneeddaannddhheeldldaattPPSS-- pprrooxxyyttooaattteennddaannddvvootteeininhhisissstteeaadd.. ttoo aappppooiinntt aa pprrooxxyy ttoo aattteenndd aanndd AA mmeemmbbeerr eennttiittlleedd ttoo aattteenndd aanndd DDaattee::66JJaannuuaarryy,,22002222 SSeellaannggoorr..
foforr ththaatt ppuurrppoossee oorr fifxixeedd bbyy ththee uunnddeerrssigignneedd,, 22AA,, TTaammaann EEvveerrggrreeeenn,, BBaatutu 44,, JJaalalann KKeelalanngg TThhee ininssttrruummeenntt aappppooininttiningg ssuucchh aa vvoottee iinn hhiiss sstteeaadd.. TThhee iinnssttrruummeenntt vvoottee iinn tthhiiss mmeeeettiinngg iiss eennttiittlleedd DDaattee::66JJaannuuaarryy,,22002222
ththee LLiqiquuididaatotorr ooff ththee ssaaidid CCoommppaannyy,, toto sseenndd AANNDD LLaammaa,,5588110000KKuuaalalaLLuummppuurroonn0011//0011//22002222ththee pprrooxxyymmuussttbbeeddeeppoossititeeddaatttthheeooffficicee aappppooiinnttiinngg ssuucchh aa pprrooxxyy mmuusstt ttoo aappppooiinntt aa pprrooxxyy ttoo aattteenndd aanndd
ththeeirir nnaammeess aanndd aaddddrreesssseess wwitihth ppaarrtitcicuulalarrss ININTTHHEEMMAATTTTEERROOFF fofollolowwininggssppeecciaiallrreessoolulutitoionnsswweerreedduulylyppaasssseedd:: ooff tthhee LLiqiquuididaattoor,r,WWisismmaa LLaaxxttoonn,,99--33 bbee ddeeppoossiitteedd aatt tthhee oofffiiccee ooff tthhee vvoottee iinn hhiiss sstteeaadd.. TThhee iinnssttrruummeenntt
ooff ththeeirir ddeebbtsts oorr cclalaimimss,,aanndd ththee nnaammeess aanndd BBRRITITZZININTTEERRNNAATTIOIONNAALLSSDDNN..BBHHDD.. 11.. TTHHAATTththeeCCoommppaannyybbeewwoouunndduuppvvoolulunntatarriliyly JJaalalann DDeessaa,, TTaammaann DDeessaa,, 5588110000 LLiiqquuiiddaattoorr,,WWiissmmaaLLaaxxttoonn,,99--33JJaallaann aappppooiinnttiinngg ssuucchh aa pprrooxxyy mmuusstt
aaddddrreesssseess ooff ththeeirir ssoolilcicitiotorrss,, ifif aannyy,, toto ththee ((RREEGGISISTTRRAATTIOIONNNNOO..220011660011001122005511 KKuuaalalaLLuummppuurrnnoottlelesssstthhaann4488hhoouurrss DDeessaa,, TTaammaann DDeessaa,, 5588110000 KKuuaallaa bbee ddeeppoossiitteedd aatt tthhee oofffiiccee ooff tthhee
uunnddeerrssigignneedd,, aanndd ifif ssoo rreeqquuirireedd bbyy nnootitcicee inin ppuurrssuuaanntt toto SSeecctitoionn 443399(1(1)()b(b)) ooff ththee bbeeffoorreetthheettimimeeoofftthheemmeeeettiningg.. LLuummppuurr nnoott lleessss tthhaann 4488 hhoouurrss LLiiqquuiiddaattoorr,,WWiissmmaaLLaaxxttoonn,,99--33JJaallaann
wwrritiitninggfrfroommththeessaaididLLiqiquuididaatotor,r,eeitihtheerrbbyyththeeirir ((11118822998822--VV)) CCoommppaannieiessAAcctt22001166.. bbeeffoorreetthheettiimmeeoofftthheemmeeeettiinngg.. DDeessaa,, TTaammaann DDeessaa,, 5588110000 KKuuaallaa
ssoolilcicitiotorrss oorr ppeerrssoonnaallyly aarree toto ccoommee inin aanndd ((ININMMEEMMBBEERRSS’’VVOOLLUUNNTTAARRYYWWININDDININGGUUPP)) 22.. TTHHAATT MMr.r. LLimim LLooww PPhhinin ooff LLimim && WWoonngg LLuummppuurr nnoott lleessss tthhaann 4488 hhoouurrss
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TOUCHLINES 15theSUN ON FRIDAY | JANUARY 7, 2022
* SPORTS
MANCHESTER UNITED are determined to
signWolverhamptonWanderers and Unmanageable Devils
Portugal midfielder Ruben Neves, 24, this Big, imbalanced United is opposite model of what Rangnick worked with at Red Bull
month.
LAZIO sporting director IgliTare has opened █ MARK CRITCHLEY our role is to ensure that we have each piece worth looking at its construction.
talks with Liverpool for Belgian forward available to help every player improve,” Rangnick Of the 25 players registered in United’s
Divock Origi, with the Reds willing to sell the THE IRONY of the tensions currently told The Guardian in a 2019 interview. “We help
26-year-old to avoid risking losing him on a playing out at Manchester United is that every individual in the whole club develop and Premier League squad, around 17 are at what
free transfer in June. they may not have come about had they flourish.” would be considered peak age, between 24 and
LIVERPOOL could allowWales defender appointed Ralf Rangnick sooner and to a 30. However poor the results may be, this is a
NecoWilliams, 20, and English centreback different role. United will be able to learn and cherry-pick squad of established players.
Nathaniel Phillips, 24, to leave the club in from that strategy if and when Rangnick moves
the January transfer window. Though Rangnick’s coaching credentials as upstairs into a two-year “consultancy” role at the Which is to say nothing of the gaps that remain
BRIGHTON’S 21-year-old rightbackTariq the pioneer of modern day pressing have been end of the season that still sounds rather in this squad despite its size, the most glaring
Lamptey is seen as a“key target”for well-documented during this first month at Old nebulous in form. being in the lack of a true holding midfielder.
Tottenham, but Spurs face competition from Trafford, he spent the past decade working more
north London rivals Arsenal for his signature regularly – and arguably, more successfully – as a For now though, he is downstairs in the These issues, like many at United, are a
and may have to wait until the summer to sporting director, overseeing the ambitious Red dugout, as a coach rather than a coordinator, product of poor squad-building. The simple
make a move for the England U-21 interna- Bull project. managing an unwieldy squad that his track answer is to sell players and it is not clear whether
tional. record suggests he would not have built himself. Rangnick is willing to sanction more than a
BAYERN MUNICH will make Barcelona’s His job at Red Bull was all encompassing and handful of departures.
Ousmane Dembele, 24, a priority target to not limited to buying and selling players but, It is no secret that there are many first team
replace fellow France winger Kingsley nevertheless, it involved establishing scouting players at Carrington who are either considering Though United’s interim manager has directly
Coman if the 25-year-old leaves the and recruitment structures which built squads or already seeking a move elsewhere. said the squad is “definitely not too small”, he also
Allianz Arena at the end of the season. upon a foundation of young, under-valued and values the insurance it offers with three
EVERTON leftback Lucas Digne, 28, is likely otherwise overlooked talent that could develop There is not much sympathy for these players competitions to play in and Covid-era fixture
to move to another Premier League club, but and play at a top-flight or even elite level. and the squad as a whole, though, given that they congestion.
Newcastle is not an option for the France have now collectively failed to meet expectations
international. These players had clear and defined under three separate managers. Were he in a longer-term, more concrete
WEST HAM are in discussions with Digne, pathways. Many were signed to be sold, with position overseeing a wider restructuring of
but his weekly wage of £100,000 confidence that those recruitment structures In the eyes of many supporters, the players are United, you wonder whether he would think the
(RM560,000) may prove a stumbling block would find a suitable replacement. The key was the common denominator in nearly five same. As it is, he is a head coach with six months
for the London club. development: of the player but also, and more trophyless years. to salvage a season.
CHELSEA are considering a move for selfishly, the club.
Barcelona and United States fullback Sergino But such is the way with the modern, post- Give or take a departure here and there, it is
Dest, 21, as an alternative to Digne who they “We see it like a jigsaw with 500 pieces, and Ferguson United, no problem can be pinned on likely that he will have to make do with a squad
have been closely linked with. one person or one part of the club. With any that is big and imbalanced to the point of being
EVERTON have joined Newcastle and squad that has this many unhappy players, it is almost unmanageable. – The Independent
Arsenal in tracking Lyon’s 24-year-old
Brazilian midfielder Bruno Guimaraes. Gerrard targets shock Coutinho reunion Liverpool get
NEWCASTLE have been offered France cen- Arsenal clash
treback Samuel Umtiti 28, by Barcelona on a STEVEN GERRARD’S tenure at helped with the loan signing of League appearances in the time postponed
potential loan deal with an option to buy. Aston Villa has got off to a positive Barcelona’s wantaway playmaker that they were at the club together.
THE Magpies are also monitoring 21-year- start with four wins from eight Coutinho. LIVERPOOL’S request to postpone
old Dutchman Sven Botman but the Lille games. Gerrard subsequently left the first leg of their Carabao Cup
defender’s first-choice move is reportedly A report by Matte Morreto Liverpool for LA Galaxy in July semifinal against Arsenal has been
to AC Milan. However, there is still a lot of states that Barcelona are 2015, and it was from there that granted by the EFL after a Covid-19
ASTONVILLA have“no chance”of signing work to be done with his side in negotiating with Villa about Coutinho became the Reds’ go-to outbreak among players and staff left
24-year-old Liverpool and England centre- 13th and his side’s chances of a loaning Coutinho to Villa Park until guy. them unable to fulfil this morning’s
back Joe Gomez. top-half finish could be majorly the end of the season. fixture.
VILLA are interested in Bologna leftback boosted via the loan signing of Scoring 21 League goals in just
Aaron Hickey, with the 19-year-old Scot Philippe Coutinho, with a And a deal is supposedly 57 games from midfield, Coutinho The first leg of the semifinal will
said to be“well liked”by Steven Gerrard’s deal reportedly close. close to being announced himself as one of the take place at Anfield on Jan 13, with
coaching staff. confirmed with best players in the world. the return leg now scheduled to be
BORUSSIA DORTMUND will make a deci- Gerrard took over Villa having held at the Emirates a week later.
sion over 21-year-old Norway striker Erling Villa from Rangers in moved quickly This was enough for Barcelona
Braut Haaland’s future in“the next few late November after to try and to spend upwards of £140 million Liverpool had requested for the
weeks”. five losses in a row in wrap up an (RM784m) for his services although match to be postponed on
WEST HAM have made a £5m (RM28m) the League for Dean agreement. he failed to produce his best form Wednesday, with assistant manager
bid to take Flamengo’s Brazilian striker Smith. The in Catalonia. Pep Lijnders the latest to record a
Gabriel Barbosa, 25, on loan until Brazilian suspected positive Covid-19 test
December 2023. He instantly got his played Despite his failed move to La yesterday. The club have also shut
UP to 11 players are keen to leave new side off to a superb alongside Liga, the excellence Gerrard saw down their training ground for at
Manchester United, having grown disillu- start, winning three of Gerrard for from the player in their three years least the next 48 hours.
sioned with life at OldTrafford and rumours his first four games. three seasons at at Anfield together has prompted
of a dressing-room crisis. Liverpool, the Villa boss to make a move. A statement from the EFL said
MANCHESTER UNITED are trying to sign Even at present, four amassing 81 they had “reluctantly” accepted
French defender Dan-Axel Zagadou, 22, wins from eight is a One key reason for Villa’s tough Liverpool’s request after determining
who is available on a free transfer in the respectable record when season so far has been Jack that a postponement was the only
summer from Borussia Dortmund. you take into account Grealish’s departure to City – with option to mitigate against the further
Liverpool, Chelsea and Villa having scored seven more spread of Covid-19 in their squad.
RESULTS Manchester City have all been
opponents from Gerrard early goals at this stage last “Liverpool would like to place on
CARABAO CUP SEMIFINAL (1st leg): in his tenure. season than they record its thanks to the EFL and
Chelsea 2 (Havertz 5, Davis-OG) Totten- have in the current Arsenal for their understanding, as
ham 0. However, having campaign. – well as supporters of both clubs, as
SPANISH COPA DEL REY ( Last 32): been left just one Express we continue to navigate through this
Leganes 2 Real Sociedad 3, Eibar 1 point above the Newspapers challenging period,” the club said in a
Mallorca 2, FC Cartagena 1 Valencia 2, relegation statement.
Linares Deportivo 1 Barcelona 2, Atletico zone by Philippe
Baleares 2 Celta Vigo 1, Mirandes 0 Rayo Smith, Coutinho Liverpool’s next match is against
Vallecano 1, Valladolid 0 Betis 3, CD Gerrard’s Shrewsbury in the third round of the
Alcoyano 1 Real Madrid 3. men are FA Cup on Sunday.
still in the
bottom Arsenal added: “We are
half. disappointed to confirm that our
Carabao Cup semifinal first leg
And against Liverpool has been
their postponed due to a Covid-19
hopes of outbreak in the Liverpool squad and
climbing staff.” – The Independent
up the
table
could be
Madrid gain revenge over Alcoyano
REAL MADRID needed a lot of who hail from a small town close Asensio shot into the net with his player to touch the ball was
effort and a little luck as they won to Alicante. back, wrongfooting goalkeeper Alcoyano’s keeper.
3-1 at Alcoyano in the last 32 of Jose Juan.
the Copa del Rey yesterday, with Just like last year, Eder Militao “Games like this are the most
two late goals helping them gain headed Real into the lead in the Two minutes later, substitute difficult and last year we learnt the
revenge for their defeat to the 39th minute, but Dani Vega scored Isco took advantage of a mistake hard way how things can get
third-tier side last year. a magnificent equaliser in the by two Alcoyano defenders and, messy in these situations,” Madrid’s
66th, curling a left-footed strike after colliding with Jose Juan, the Marcelo told reporters.
It looked like deja-vu as Real into Andriy Lunin’s far top corner. ball bounced into the goal.
Madrid returned to El Collao “We did a very serious job. We
stadium twelve months after being Real went ahead in the 76th Real’s second goal was awarded fought hard, wasn’t a great game
humiliated 2-1 by the same team, minute when Alcoyano’s Raul to Asensio, while their third went by our side but we fought.” –
Gonzalez deflected a Marco down as an own-goal, as the last Reuters
QUOTE OF THE DAY
FRIDAY • JANUARY 7, 2022 We see it like a jigsaw with 500 pieces,
and our role is to ensure that we have each piece
TENNIS world No. 1 Novak Djokovic won available to help every player improve. We help
a temporary reprieve in his deportation every individual in the whole club develop and
from Australia yesterday, but was flourish.”
expected to spend the night in an
immigration detention facility as he fights to Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick
remain in the country.
No entry! is free to take their own decisions, but then there
The vaccine-sceptic Serb was detained on Djokovic fights deportation are some consequences,” the Spaniard said.
arrival to Melbourne’s Tullamarine Airport after Australia cancels visa
having failed to “provide appropriate evidence” Djokovic is believed to be detained at the
of double vaccination or a medical exemption. Covid at least once. order that maltreatment of the world’s best Park Hotel, which the Australian government
Amid widespread outcry at Djokovic’s tennis player ends as soon as possible,” terms an “Alternative Place of Detention”.
Djokovic had jetted into Melbourne on President Aleksandar Vucic said after speaking
Wednesday night hoping to defend his Australian apparent star treatment, conservative Prime with Djokovic over the phone. As word of Djokovic’s arrival spread, Serbian
Open crown and to bid for an unprecedented Minister Scott Morrison said “rules are rules flag-festooned supporters, anti-vaccine
21st Grand Slam title, despite Australia’s tough and there are no special cases.” “In line with all standards of international campaigners, refugee advocates and police
Covid restrictions. public law, Serbia will fight for Novak Djokovic, descended on the already controversial facility.
Australians have been unable to travel or justice and truth.”
Instead of a conquering champion’s welcome, welcome family from overseas for much of the Supporter Gordana said she was there to
he was questioned at the airport overnight before last two years. Sanja, a 35-year-old Serbian-Australian fan, show support and to “free Djokovic to play.”
having his visa revoked and being transferred to a had been looking forward to seeing him play in
Melbourne immigration detention facility. Stephen Parnis, a former Australian Medical Melbourne. Currently around 32 refugees and asylum
Association vice-president, said the exemption seekers are being held at the Park Hotel, after
After an emergency court appeal, a judge sent an “appalling message” to people trying to “He went through a civil war to play tennis. being brought for medical treatment from
ordered that the controversial star would not be stop the rampant spread of Covid-19. He’s done nothing wrong to the world,” she said. offshore detention facilities.
deported before Monday, when a final hearing
will be held. But the Serb’s treatment on arrival prompted For his part, Rafael Nadal – who like Djokovic Detainees cannot leave the hotel and
fury among his fans and a fiercely worded and Federer is stuck on a record-equalling 20 nobody is allowed in or out except staff.
For months there had been speculation about rebuke from Serbia’s president. Grand Slam wins – said his rival must face the
whether Djokovic would play in the Jan 17-30 consequences of not being vaccinated. The facility gained notoriety last year when a
tournament. “The whole of Serbia is with him and… our fire in the building forced refugees and asylum
authorities are undertaking all measures in “He made his own decisions, and everybody seekers to be evacuated, and maggots were
Then, ahead of his arrival, a jubilant Djokovic allegedly found in the food.
boasted on Instagram that he had scored an
unexpected medical exemption to play. In October, 21 men reportedly contracted
Covid at the facility, which has been the site of
The 34-year-old has refused to reveal his regular protests.
vaccine status, but has previously voiced
opposition to being jabbed. He has contracted With nine days before the tournament
begins, it is far from clear that Djokovic will be
able to play, even if he wins his challenge.
Judge Anthony Kelly warned that justice will
move at its own pace, and through all necessary
appeals.
“The tail won’t be tagging the dog here,” he
said. – AFP
Tuchel hails Havertz after striker
brakes finger scoring against Spurs
█ NICK PUREWAL Centreback Silva’s positive Covid as a mid-table Premier League team,
THOMAS TUCHEL has hailed Kai test further depletes Chelsea’s defence, urging patience and time on a major
Havertz for playing through the pain with Andreas Christensen out with a rebuilding job to catch up with
of a “horrible” broken finger in back problem and Ben Chilwell and England’s top teams.
Chelsea’s 2-0 Carabao Cup semifinal Reece James long-term absentees.
first-leg win over Tottenham. “We need to have patience
Captain Cesar Azpilicueta went because there is a lot, a lot of a job to
Havertz’s fifth goal of the season down late on and hobbled out of the do, in many aspects,” said Conte.
put Chelsea in charge against a clash in the closing stages, but appears
miserable Spurs but the Germany to have avoided a serious issue. “Because in the last few years the
forward suffered a nasty broken finger level of Tottenham has dropped, and
in the tumble that followed his early Tuchel added: “We were very dropped a lot. And now we have to
finish. worried but Azpi says it’s only a cramp rebuild, and we need to have patience
and not an injury. So that would be and more time.
The 22-year-old battled on until good news and we trust him.”
halftime when he was forced to give “We are working a lot, to try to fight
up the ghost amid mounting pain, but Ben Davies put through his own in this league, but in this moment we
Chelsea still produced a fine result net for a bungling own goal as Spurs are in the middle.
amid a makeshift set-up and against a struggled in boss Antonio Conte’s first
strong Spurs XI. return to former club Chelsea. “That’s our situation, we are in the
middle. Not up, not down, we are in
Chelsea made a last-minute switch Chelsea squandered a hatful of the middle.” – The
to a back four after Thiago Silva and chances to settle the two-legged affair Independent
N’Golo Kante tested positive for Covid- midway through the tie, leaving the Chelsea’s Kai
19 on Wednesday morning. Blues’ German boss urging caution Havertz (centre)
ahead of next Wednesday’s return receives
And Tuchel paid tribute to Chelsea’s encounter. medical
players for shaking off the mounting treatment for a
injury and coronavirus-enforced “We could have created a bigger broken finger
absentees to put one foot in the cushion, yes, it was possible; we after scoring his
League Cup final. created a lot,” said Tuchel. team’s first goal
during the
“Kai has the issue with his finger, he “But we were very, very strong, and Carabao Cup
broke his finger and it looked horrible,” it’s so hard to create chances against semifinal match
said Tuchel. Tottenham. But especially in the against
second half we created a lot of big Tottenham
“And he played through the pain chances for a third or fourth goal. Hotspur at
that was getting bigger and bigger. He Stamford Bridge
survived until halftime and then we “So everybody knows it’s not fully yesterday.
had to make the change. decided, and we need another 90 – AFPPIX
minutes of top-quality football if we
“I liked our performance a lot. We want to go through.”
looked full of confidence and had two
late last-minute pieces of bad news Romelu Lukaku was back up front
with Thiago Silva and N’Golo Kante, for Chelsea after his weekend omission
who were both supposed to start. owing to internal disciplinary
wrangles.
“So we decided at the last minute
to maybe switch to a back four. The The former Inter Milan star nodded
guys were very committed and very wide from a glorious Hakim Ziyech
open to that, to making such a late cross, but Tuchel was still impressed
change. by the 28-year-old’s night.
“And it was a very strong “I’m happy with his performance,
performance, so it was a well-deserved I like how he played, strong, huge
win in a big match against a very commitment in defensive work,” said
strong opponent.” Tuchel.
A deflated Spurs boss Conte
insisted Tottenham can only be rated
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