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Published by SK Bukit Batu Limbang Sarawak, 2021-11-17 01:51:30

The Sun-17.11

The Sun-17.11

INSIDE

TELLING IT AS IT IS 4page No govt backing on 5page Civil servant held
use of Ivermectin over shooting of
to treat Covid bystander at pub

CALL OF DUTY ... ASP Azita
Ramli (left) and Insp Fauzana Mohd
Ramli are all smiles after casting
ON WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 17, 2021 their ballots during early voting
Stories for the Malacca state election
No. 7905 PP 2644/12/2012 (031195) www.thesundaily.my on yesterday. – BERNAMAPIX



page 3

Irony on the rocks
█ BY SHIVANI SUPRAMANI oInterest groups highlight absurdity of ban “This will require a whole-of-society
[email protected] on alcohol sale to curb social ills approach led by experts such as psychiatrists
trained in treating addictions. Substance
PETALING JAYA: Fear not if you abuse is a mental health issue that requires
cannot get your bottle of single malt medical attention.”
at a shop near you. It is easily Koh said in certain states in India, the
available just a short drive or even an authorities have allowed licensed outlets to
easy walk away. Dr Koh Kar Chai said it could lead to the sale sell mixed or pure alcohol for medicinal cater to the needs of the working class in
of illicit alternatives, thereby creating a new purposes must now get approval from the efforts to stop the consumption of cheap
That about sums up the ludicrousness of problem for the authorities. Health Ministry. illicit liquor and reduce morbidity and
the decision to ban the sale of alcoholic mortality.
beverages at grocery and convenience stores On Nov 15 last year, Kuala Lumpur City Koh pointed out that those who want to In a joint statement issued recently, the
and Chinese medical shops in Kuala Hall mooted a change in the guidelines on purchase alcoholic drinks would only have to Malaysian Retail Chain Association and the
Lumpur. the sale of liquor to ban such transactions at drive to Selangor. Associated Liquor Merchants
selected outlets. Association (Alma) said many of
Added to that is the fact that such a move He said consumers would look for their members have applied for Turn to
would not do one bit to achieve the intended The new guidelines, which allow sundry alternative sources and may end up buying licences to sell alcoholic
objective, which is to curb social ills. and convenience stores and Chinese medical fake, illicit or smuggled booze, adding that to —
shops to sell such items only from 7am to deal with alcohol addiction, which is what beverages to meet a clear page 3
In fact, as some have pointed out, it may 9pm, came into force on Nov 1. the ban is supposed to address, a better way demand in the market.
even backfire. is for those affected to seek professional help.
In addition, Chinese medical shops that
Malaysian Medical Association president

2 theSUN ON WEDNESDAY | NOVEMBER 17, 2021

NEWS WITHOUT BORDERS

‘Too little done to fix
climate change’

o Disastrous circumstances will get worse no real urgency to address the issue.
unless quick action is taken at both local and They believe we still have a lot of time
global levels, says environmentalist to adapt to climate change, and that
its effect is extremely abstract.”
█ BY ELWIN DAVA priority,” Faizal told theSun. ROYAL RECOGNITION ... The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan
[email protected] He said unfortunately, some He said the time has come to do Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah conferring the Panglima Jasa
PETALING JAYA: The effect of climate something before the Earth’s mean Negara title, which carries the title ‘Datuk’ to national squash legend Datuk
change is getting more alarming in people remain indifferent because temperature rises by a dreaded 2oC. Nicol Ann David at Istana Negara yesterday. – BERNAMAPIX
Malaysia, but too little is being done to they are not well-informed. “Once we hit that level, we will not be
address the issue. able to stabilise the planet’s
He added that many are still not temperature.”
According to environmentalists, aware ice sheets in Greenland and the
climate change has already Antarctica are melting fast, there are Sebastian said governments,
manifested on a daily basis. enormous forest and peat fires in researchers and agencies have done a
Siberia, and the permafrost is melting poor job of explaining climate change
For instance, rising sea levels are in Russia, Canada and Alaska. and its implications.
causing frequent floods in coastal
towns such as Klang, and droughts He said the media should do more “It is not taught at school, nor is it a
have been an annual affair in Kedah than just highlight the inevitable link serious topic in universities.
and Malacca, according to local between the current extreme weather
environmental interest group Global phenomenon and environmentally “We do not talk much about
Environment Centre director Faizal detrimental practices. recycling and protecting rainforests
Parish. and stopping logging, and we
Faizal dismissed as “nonsense” a don’t talk much about water
He pointed out that unless more is suggestion that concerns about conservation.
done quickly, not just at the local level climate change be put on hold while
but also at the global level, it would be the world deals with other more “The government has done a poor
disastrous. pressing matters. job of advocating climate change
adaptation, such as explaining what
Unfortunately, the recently “Malaysia has made a commitment climate change is, how to adapt to it,
concluded United Nations Climate to cut its greenhouse gas emissions by what we should do, and how to go
Change Conference in Glasgow has 45% in 10 years and to be carbon forward.”
been short on achievements. neutral by 2050. Immediate action is
needed to achieve these goals.” He pointed out that unless the
Many governments have not issue of climate change is dealt
agreed to do enough to cut the use of Ecotourism and Conservation with holistically, it would be
fossil fuels and to reduce greenhouse Society Malaysia chief executive unstoppable.
gases to prevent a further rise in sea officer Andrew J. Sebastian said many
levels, climate-driven storms, heat people believe that resources are “For instance, natural resources,
waves and droughts. infinite and that climate change is a agriculture and water are issues that
long-term issue that will not affect have to be dealt with as one.
“That should have been the top them immediately. Unfortunately, our way of addressing
these issues is fragmented because
“As a result, people believe there is government bodies dealing with each
of these issues are segregated.

“Climate change is real, and it has a
great impact on Earth. It should
therefore be our top priority.”

Boost for S’wak US to help Malaysia augment air BRIEFS BRIEFING FOR MP
community tourism defence radar system capability ON INITIATIVES
KUALA LUMPUR: Members of
KUALA LUMPUR: Efforts to strengthen Parliament (MP) attended a
community-based tourism (CBT) in Sarawak briefing on Monday night
will be intensified through commercialisation where they were given an
and craft development programmes, said opportunity to raise questions
Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri KUALA LUMPUR: The nation’s air defence and another RM12 million for the and share their views on next
Nancy Shukri. capability through the Royal Malaysian Air Force implementation of base security projects, such as year’s initiatives of the
(RMAF) base in Labuan will be enhanced by the perimeter fencing and closed-circuit cameras. Communications and
Nancy, who is also Batang Sadong member replacement of long-range air defence radar, Multimedia Ministry.
of Parliament, said apart from enjoying the which is to be sponsored by the United States, the “With the implementation of these Communications and
beauty of Sarawak’s flora and fauna, tourists are Dewan Rakyat was told yesterday. programmes, the Defence Ministry is confident Multimedia Minister Tan Sri
also looking for a different kind of tourism that the Labuan airbase will remain strong and Annuar Musa said the MP were
experience such as obtaining unique craft Deputy Defence Minister Datuk Seri Ikmal capable of facing any form of outside threats,” he briefed on the latest initiatives
products, which each district in the state could Hisham Abdul Aziz said the sponsorship was said in reply to Datuk Rosman Isli (Warisan- of the ministry so that they
fully utilise to its advantage. made possible via the strategic Building Partner Labuan), who wanted to know the government’s could take relevant follow-up
Capacity programme. plan to upgrade the Labuan RMAF base. action. “They include the
She is confident that Sarawakians could Malaysian Family Network
generate lucrative income making and selling He said apart from the radar replacement, Ikmal Hisham said in strengthening security concept to enhance
crafts because between Jan 1 and Sept 30 this several other initiatives under the 12th Malaysia control in Sabah, the government planned to add community empowerment,
year, 1,109 craft entrepreneurs in the state Plan (12MP) are being implemented to upgrade another army brigade for remote areas. the Malaysian Family
managed to generate more than RM11.7 million the base. Community and the Malaysian
in sales. He said under the 12MP, the government Family Digital Economic
He added that this includes allocating RM63.3 planned to strengthen maritime defence with the Centre.” – Bernama
“This shows that we benefit a lot. The million for the construction of 97 houses for procurement of new assets, including eight
ministry, through agencies such as the Sarawak military families, which will begin next year, RM9 littoral mission ships and 13 fast interceptor craft. 6,565 MUSLIM
branch of the Malaysian Handicraft million for slope repairs and RM25 million for DIVORCES RECORDED
Development Corp, will actively empower dispersal and taxiway resurfacing works. He added under the five-year plan, the
community-based tourism, which is one of the government also planned to build 10,200 units of KUALA TERENGGANU: A total
segments under ecotourism,” she told Bernama He said a sum of RM10 million has also been houses for military personnel and upgrade the of 6,565 divorce cases
in a recent interview. allocated for the construction of new buildings Terendak Camp Hospital. – Bernama involving Muslims have been
recorded in Terengganu from
She added to further promote Sarawak to the Cabinet to receive study on Whistleblowers Act 2020 to October this year.
world, the ministry is planning to highlight all State Human Development,
that the state can offer to international tourists KUALA LUMPUR: The outcome of a study and cases of misconduct and high-profile Dakwah and Information
at Expo 2020 Dubai, which began in October. parameters for proposed amendments to the corruption. Committee chairman Mohd
Whistleblower Protection Act 2010 (Act 711) will Nor Hamzah said the number
Nancy said the ministry would utilise the be tabled to the Cabinet next month, said Wan Junaidi said of the 73,545 complaints comprised 4,132 cases
main slot in week 13 of the expo to promote Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department received by enforcement agencies since 2011, recorded in 2020 and 2,433
Sarawak as an ecotourism-based destination as (Parliament and Law) Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi the number of informants involved was only 527. until October. “The highest
well as a venue for international conferences Tuanku Jaafar. number of divorces or
and exhibitions, which had garnered RM457 According to him, several engagement dissolution of marriages was
million in revenue for the state over the past He said seven issues involving amendments sessions with stakeholders were held, including recorded in Kuala Terengganu,
10 years. to several sections of the Act are being studied by with the United Nations Office on Drugs and involving 1,923 couples, with
a working committee, comprising enforcement Crime and the Government Accountability the next highest being
She said to further boost the effort, the agencies, private companies, government-linked Project. Kemaman (1,151) and Dungun
ministry had met state officials to coordinate companies, civil society organisations and district (1,003). “The age
and drive the development of nine ecotourism non-governmental organisations. Act 711 was enacted to combat corruption category of the cases involved
clusters it had identified. and other misconduct by encouraging and was between 21 and 65,” he
“Seven issues have been identified to be given facilitating whistleblowers to make disclosures of said at the state assembly
She said the establishment of these priority in the process of improving the Act,” he improper conduct, protecting persons making sitting in Wisma Darul Iman
ecotourism clusters is to ensure that the said in the Dewan Rakyat yesterday. disclosures from harmful acts and ensuring that yesterday. – Bernama
locations can be developed sustainably through such disclosures are investigated and managed
CBT activities as well as to enable holistic He was responding to a question from Datuk appropriately.
development of the homestay experience. Seri Anwar Ibrahim (PH-Port Dickson) on the
proposed review of the Act and its It is also in line with the government’s
effectiveness in protecting whistleblowers in initiative with the signing of the United Nations
Conventions Against Corruption. – Bernama

3theSUN ON WEDNESDAY | NOVEMBER 17, 2021

NEWS WITHOUT BORDERS

Tough fight ahead for rebel trio

█ BY RAJVINDER SINGH o Price of betrayal may be too high for three Barisan Nasional’s (BN) Fairul Nizam Bumiputra Perkasa Malaysia (Putra).
[email protected] incumbents seeking a new mandate Roslan, Perikatan Nasional’s (PN) Awang Azman said Norhizam will
Dhanesh Basil and three
PETALING JAYA: Betrayal has a the opposition coalition’s component new area, Umno supporters’ independents. have an uphill task ahead of him.
price, and for three men seeking a PKR. Norhizam has chosen to try his sentiments for him remain unclear. “The Pengkalan Batu battle is mainly
return to the Malacca state assembly, luck as an independent while Datuk Nor Azman, who is also bearing a fight between BN and PH,” he said.
it may be too high. Noor Effandi Ahmad, who completes “We also do not know yet how the PH flag in his re-election bid in
the rebel quartet, has bowed out. hard the PKR election machinery is Pantai Kundor, will face the same “The problem for independents is
They would have lost the willing to work to ensure his victory,” challenge. that people still identify with party
confidence of their traditional Idris has opted to abandon his Awang Azman said. logos when they vote. This is huge
supporters and without the right Sungai Udang seat, perhaps realising “To win comfortably, he has to disadvantage for an independent.”
resources, it will be an uphill task to that those who had once supported Universiti Teknologi Malaysia count on the support of some Umno
regain the seats they won in the him would not be so forgiving, to (UTM) geostrategist Dr Azmi members too, and the infighting To top it off, Norhizam is seen as a
previous election, analysts said. contest in Asahan. Hassan’s view is that Idris is moving within the Umno ranks could give controversial figure who had courted
to a new seat because he had won him an edge,” he told theSun. unnecessary attention.
The trio – Datuk Seri Idris Haron, Universiti Malaya political analyst Sungai Udang with a razor-thin
Datuk Nor Azman Hassan and Datuk Dr Awang Azman Awang Pawi majority anyway, and with a Nor Azman will lock horns with “He is seen as a person who easily
Norhizam Hassan Baktee – were believes Idris has the best chance resurgent Umno now against him, his Tuminah Mohd Hasim, who is jumps ship, is ‘rough’ and
among four members of the Malacca among the three to return to the state chances in the constituency would be representing BN; and Muhammad unpolished. He also has no proper
state assembly who had, on Oct 4, assembly. slim. Rizuan Mustapha, who will bear the election machinery working for
brought down the state government PN flag. (him),” he added.
by pulling the rug from under the feet “He is seen as a local boy, and he He also pointed out that it would
of Chief Minister Datuk Seri Sulaiman will most likely get the votes from be tough for Idris to win over DAP Norhizam, who is hoping to retain Awang Azman said the fact that
Md Ali. PKR supporters,” Awang Azman told supporters given the party’s aversion his Pengkalan Batu seat, is likely to Norhizam managed to garner more
theSun. to working with the “gang of four”. emerge the worst of the trio. He is than 9,000 votes in 2018 would not
Idris and Nor Azman have been standing as an independent, and will help him this time. “Even winning by
sacked from Umno and are now Given that he is contesting in a He will be in a six-way fight with face off with Muhamad Danish a slim majority would be a challenge
contesting under the Pakatan Zainudin of PH, Kalsom Nordin of for him,” he said.
Harapan (PH) banner, having joined BN, Muhammad Azrudin Mat Idris of
PN and Mohd Aluwi Sari of Parti Even so, he said, it would be good
Postal voting to see a few independents make it to
application for the state assembly.
S’wak polls
opens till Nov 24 ‘Thorough
planning in
setting up early
polling centres’

KUCHING: Online application for MALACCA: Thorough planning
postal voting for the 12th Sarawak was made in the setting up of the
state election for Malaysians seven early polling centres to cater
residing abroad and those in the to military personnel and their
security and health sectors is open spouses in the Malacca state
until Nov 24. election to ensure they comply
Election Commission (EC) with standard operating
secretary Datuk Ikmalrudin Ishak procedures (SOP) set by the
said the application is for Form 1B authorities, said commander of
(Malaysian citizens who are the 3rd Infantry Division, Mej-Jen
abroad) and Form 1C (nine Datuk Tengku Muhammad Fauzi
agencies in the safety and health Tengku Ibrahim.
Sector) voter categories only
“As for the Form 1A category He said the planning process
postal vote application (election involved the armed forces, as well
workers, EC members/officers, as the Election Commission,
police, military and media Health Ministry and the police to
personnel) details will be ensure the smooth running of the
announced later. early voting yesterday.
“Applications must be made
online through the MySPR Daftar “I assure you that what is
website at implemented today is safe
https://mysprdaftar.spr.gov.my/ because the process in ensuring
or the EC’s official portal, PALATABLE PICKLES ... Kedahan Norhaliza Abdullah, 51, is spoiled for choice as she picks up fruit pickles while visiting compliance with the SOP is strictly
https://www.spr.gov.my/,” he said the Chawrasta Market in Jalan Penang, George Town yesterday. Pickled fruits are a must-buy for visitors to Penang. implemented.
in a statement yesterday. – MASRY CHE ANI THESUN
Ikmalrudin said applicants are “Temperature check is
also advised to apply in advance to Move short-sighted: Ex-Treasury sec-gen required for all voters, and for
avoid any problem at the last those who are found or suspected
minute. of having symptoms, a special
All queries should be directed place is provided for them to cast
to Postal Vote Management Unit at their votes. Physical distancing is
03-88927080 or emailed to They said this was also to Alma said. concern that the move could lead to also observed,” he told reporters
[email protected]. help them raise revenue to From Former secretary-general the setting up of illegal distillers after casting his vote at the polling
On Nov 3, Yang di-Pertuan recover from the business front and production facilities to produce centre at Sekolah Kebangsaan
Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah setbacks created by the Covid- page of the Treasury Tan Sri Mohd samsu (moonshine) and crude Kem Terendak 2 here.
Sheriff Kassim described the whiskeys, which are more
Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah 19 pandemic. move as short-sighted. dangerous. Tengku Muhammad Fauzi said
Shah consented to lifting the “Taking away our right to sell “When the sale of liquor is not the early voting process among
emergency in Sarawak which took alcoholic beverages will have a allowed in the open market, the “For every new policy that the army personnel was implemented
effect on Aug 2. severe impact on jobs and black market will step in to take government is considering, there in phases with only a few voters
The lifting of the Emergency sustainability of our business.” over.” are trade-offs. For instance, the ban allowed inside the polling centre
Proclamation indirectly paves the They pointed out that there had He said given the highly porous on the sale of liquor may please the at one time.
way for the Sarawak state election, not been any major problem border Malaysia has with its Muslim majority but it will also
after the term of the state arising from the sale of liquor for neighbours, there will be have an impact on tax revenue,” he Meanwhile, based on
legislative assembly ended on decades. opportunities for corrupt Customs said. Bernama’s observation, the early
June 6. “Let us not take away the and marine police officers to make voting process here went
The EC will convene a special rights of non-Muslims to support a fast buck by allowing liquor to be He added that tourist arrivals smoothly and no voters have been
meeting regarding the 12th local businesses by purchasing smuggled into the country. could also drop, and that would be detected with Covid symptoms as
Sarawak state election, in Kuching their choice of beverages from us,” Mohd Sheriff also expressed detrimental to many economic at 10am.
on Nov 24. – Bernama sectors.
Early voting started at 8am
PN has own way of approaching voters: Mohamed Azmin yesterday, with a total of 11,557
policemen and army personnel,
MALACCA: Perikatan Nasional (PN) parties, which was seen more inclined achievements since the last two years be carried out if given the mandate by as well as their spouses, expected
has its own way of approaching voters to announce their respective chief in caring for the people’s heath and the people to lead the state to exercise their right.
in the Malacca polls and does not minister candidate should they restoring economy. This is our government.
have to follow the methods used by succeed in forming the state priority,” he told reporters here A total of 112 candidates are
other contesting parties, said its government. yesterday. Early voting for the Malacca state contesting for the 28 state seats in
election director Datuk Seri election was held yesterday for the Malacca, comprising 28
Mohamed Azmin Ali. “So we have to find new Mohamed Azmin, who is also 11,557 policemen, soldiers and their candidates each from Barisan
approaches to reach out to them international trade and industry spouses. The voting process started at Nasional, Perikatan Nasional and
He said PN does not want to be (voters), to explain the manifesto, and minister, said what the people want to 31 early voting centres in 24 state PH, while Parti Bumiputera
carried away by the approach of other we also inform them about PN’s know are PN policies and initiatives to constituencies. – Bernama Perkasa Malaysia is fielding five
candidates and Parti Perikatan
India Muslim Nasional, one
candidate.

Twenty-two candidates are
contesting as independent
candidates. - Bernama

4 theSUN ON WEDNESDAY | NOVEMBER 17, 2021 FOLLOW ON YOUTUBE SCAN
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/theSunMedia

No ministry backing Saving money on electricity bills
on use of Ivermectin
KUALA LUMPUR: Efficient use of “The more stars the better, as
o Clinical study reveals drug does not prevent pharmacology at the Faculty of electricity as recommended by the equipment is more energy
infection from progressing to serious stage Medicine. the Energy Commission can save efficient. Prices for energy-
up to 5% on monthly household efficient electrical appliances may
KUALA LUMPUR: Many Malaysians Institute of Clinical Research showed Meanwhile, UKM department of electricity bills, said its industry be a little more expensive, but
are still falling for claims that certain that Ivermectin does not prevent pharmacology lecturer Dr Nurul ‘Izzah operations director Roslee Esman. they are more economical in the
drugs are effective for the treatment of severe cases of Covid-19. In a Ibrahim called for a complete stop to long run.
Covid-19. statement on Nov 3, the ministry said the dissemination of false information. He said the savings could
the drug cannot be recommended for involve a reduction of about RM18 “The energy efficiency
These drugs are openly being inclusion in current Covid treatment She commended the ministry’s a month, or RM222 a year. labelling applies to seven
promoted on social media platforms, guidelines, Bernama reported. move to sign a letter of understanding electrical appliances, namely
with the most popular being with Merck Sharp and Dohme for the “This means that with proper refrigerators, air conditioners,
Ivermectin, an antiviral drug approved The study involved 500 Covid purchase of the antiviral pill management on the use of televisions, fans, rice cookers,
by the US Food and Drug Agency as patients in Category Two and Three at molnupiravir which, according to energy, consumers can save as microwave ovens and washing
anti-parasitic medication. 20 government hospitals and the clinical data, can reduce the risk of much as 34 kilowatt hours (kWh) a machines,“ he said, adding that a
MAEPS 2.0 Covid-19 quarantine and Covid patients progressing to a more month,“ he said yesterday, adding handbook titled Save Energy,
Proponents of Ivermectin, who treatment centre. severe stage of the disease. that it could be done by using Sustainable Environment for the
have dubbed it the “death prevention energy at a minimal rate to Future can be downloaded for
pill”, claim the drug can prevent death On the popularity of Ivermectin, She said molnupiravir works by complete similar tasks or free from the commission website.
due to Covid-19 infection as well as Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia disrupting the replication of the Covid- activities.
stop the disease from progressing to a (UKM) medical lecturer Dr Fitri Fareez 19 virus genome, ribonucleic acid. The Roslee said in addition to
more serious stage. Ramli said the belief in the use of the antiviral drug can stop the “Among tips to save energy are reducing the burden of electricity
effectiveness of the drug in treating virus from spreading inside the body not leaving electrical appliances bills, the efficient and safe use of
These unsubstantiated claims have Covid has spread globally. and treat patients at risk of such as televisions and computers energy can also promote
created a high demand for Ivermectin, experiencing a severe infection. on standby mode, and switching environmental sustainability by
which saw a spike in its price from RM5 “The matter is ongoing because off the internet modem when not reducing carbon emissions, in line
to RM60 a strip (10 tablets), according part of the community is worried and “Clinical trials of molnupiravir in use, especially at night. with the government’s goal to
to the Health Ministry pharmacy want to find alternatives to prevent or showed encouraging results. Early reduce 45% of carbon dioxide
enforcement division. treat Covid-19,” said Fitri Fareez, who is analysis of Phase Three trials showed “Another way is to set the air emission by 2030 to address
attached to the department of that it reduced hospitalisation and conditioning temperature at 24°C climate change and global
A clinical study carried out by the death by 50% (in a group that was and ensure that all electrical warming.
given molnupiravir) compared to a appliances are clean and free of
group that was given a placebo,” she dust and dirt to avoid excessive Apart from choosing electrical
added. energy consumption.“ equipment labelled with the
energy efficiency label,
Roslee also recommends the consumers are also advised to use
use of energy-efficient appliances electrical appliances with the
that meet requirements of the Sirim-ST logo to ensure that they
minimum energy performance are safe to use and are able to
standard and affixed with the perform optimally. – Bernama
energy efficiency label (star
symbol).

Survey: 72% workers plan to leave

KUALA LUMPUR: A research by many to reassess their policies,
Employment Hero, a people, working culture and retention
payroll and benefits solution strategies,” he said yesterday.
platform, has revealed that 72% of
employees are considering The report noted that 61% of
leaving the country for better erespondents are planning on
employment opportunities. looking for a new role within the
next 12 months – the highest of all
It said the number, derived countries surveyed (Singapore
from 1,004 respondents, is higher 59%, Australia 48%, New Zealand
than neighbouring Singapore 50%, and the UK 55%).
(55%), with the main reason being
better pay and career prospects. “The top reason is a lack of
career development (36%),
Employment Hero co-founder followed by a lack of appreciation
and chief executive officer Ben or recognition (27%), and a lack of
Thompson said the pandemic has training opportunities (26%).
given talent many reasons to
change career direction or “Beyond this, reasons
venture overseas. extended to no pay rise,
management woes, feeling
“This is a problem for local overworked and a lack of
employers and should prompt flexibility.“ – Bernama

RIGHT AT LAST ... Adryani Iwani Ibeni Yanin (centre) with her twin Atirah Ibeni Yanin (right) and Adryana Iwani Husin C VID-19
showing their new identification cards after a switched-at-birth mistake resulted in Adryani being raised as Adryana’s sister for UPDATE
20 years. – BERNAMAPIX
As of noon yesterday

M’sia poised to be Hepatitis treatment hub concTafiosrtemasl ed 2,556,865

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is ready and will be held for three days. initiative to promote Malaysia as a Total
to become a hub for Hepatitis C Khairy said the move was also in destination for Hepatitis C treatment, active cases cNaesews 5,413
treatment in the region by offering a which was also attended by Minister in
combination of ravidasvir and line with the World Health the Prime Minister’s Department 65,956
sofosbuvir at affordable prices, said Organisation’s mission to reduce the (Economy) Datuk Seri Mustapa
Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin. spread of hepatitis infection by 90% Mohamed, Health Director-General Total
and reduce deaths due to the virus by Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah and recoveries Current
He said the new product for 65% by 2030. MHTC chief executive officer Mohd recovery 96.05%
medical tourism was being offered Daud Mohd Arif. 2,455,767
after Malaysia became the first He added that the ministry would rate
country to be given conditional also identify hospitals that could be Noor Hisham said studies on the
approval to offer treatment using a turned into premium facilities to carry use of a combination of ravidasvir and Death 6,017Brought
combination of the two drugs. out the initiative. sofosbuvir proved to be up to 97% toll
effective in treating Hepatitis C, with -in-Dead
“We will market this treatment to He said the medical tourism sector very low side effects. 29,729
travellers from abroad and as it is a had great potential to boost the
medium-term treatment of around economy, and had generated revenue “Previously, treatment that PROGRESS STATISTICS FOR THE NATIONAL COVID-19 IMMUNISATION PROGRAMME
three months, we expect a multiplier of about RM1.7 billion annually before required a compulsory licence was As of November 15 Receiv
effect on the economy,” he told a press the Covid-19 pandemic. only offered in public hospitals. Now, Received second doses
conference on the first day of the it can be done in private hospitals
insigHT 2021 conference yesterday. “For this year, we are targeting using a voluntary licence,” he said, 25,615,627 24,849,925
RM520 million in revenue due to travel adding that the Health Ministry was
The event is the region’s leading restrictions. Next year, we are targeting also tracking down more than 400,000
medical travel market intelligence RM800 million and based on MHTC Hepatitis C patients in the country.
conference, organised by the Malaysia plans, we are targeting to reach – Bernama
Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC), pre-pandemic levels again in 2025.”

Earlier, Khairy launched an

BRIEFS EX-DIRECTOR FINED FOR 5theSUN ON WEDNESDAY | NOVEMBER 17, 2021
ILLEGAL EQUIPMENT USE
NEWS WITHOUT BORDERS
KUANTAN: A former director of a tugboat
company was fined RM6,000 by the Sex education needed
sessions court here yesterday after
pleading guilty to using uncertified o Unplanned pregnancies, abandoned newborns and changing the term “sex education” to
telecommunication equipment on his sexually transmitted diseases continue to plague society due “comprehensive sexuality education” (CSE)
boat six years ago. Justice Mohd Kafli Che to lack of formal programmes in school, says foundation could go some way in changing attitudes on the
Ali meted out the fine on Yap Aik Seng, issue, thus helping to safeguard young people’s
58. He paid the fine. Yap was charged █ BY SHIVANI SUPRAMANI sex, which results in unplanned pregnancies. sexual and reproductive health, and to create a
with using a Superstar model SS-39 [email protected] However, Che Asmah pointed out that such positive impact on their lives.
marine radio unit, which was not PETALING JAYA: Prudishness has given way to
certified as required by the greater openness even in conservative circles, facilities, like the one at the An-Sur Specialist “The purpose is to enable them to make
Communications and Multimedia yet many parents still cringe at the thought of Hospital in Bandar Baru Bangi, have helped to informed choices with regard to their health,” it
(Technical Standards) Regulations 2000 talking about the birds and bees with their save 450 babies since 2010. said.
in a boat belonging to his company at 14 children.
nautical miles off Kuala Rompin, Rompin, She said that while sex education would go a Awam said Reproductive Health and Social
at 10.45am on July 3, 2015. Based on the As a result, social and health problems such long way towards addressing the problem, it Education was introduced in 1989 and updated
facts of the case, a marine police team as unplanned babies, abandoned newborns remains largely misunderstood in Malaysia. in 2006, but significant gaps remained in the
uncovered the use of the unregistered and sexually transmitted diseases (STD) content and presentation.
telecommunication unit in a boat continue to plague Malaysian society, according “Many parents and educators believe it will
belonging to Yap’s company during an to experts. The problem is further exacerbated encourage the young to explore sex. However, A 2011 survey by Universiti Kebangsaan
operation in the waters of Tanjung by limited formal sex education at school. they should realise that it is more about creating Malaysia revealed that 90% of respondents still
Gemok (now known as Teluk Gading) in awareness on respect, boundaries, believe sex education is not being taught at
Rompin on that day. – Bernama OrphanCare Foundation chief executive relationships, precautions, safety, sexual school and information given by teachers is
officer Datin Paduka Che Asmah Ibrahim harassment, rape, incest and others,” she said. vague.
SEVEN YEARS JAIL FOR pointed out that formal sex education is
UNNATURAL SEX ACT essential to help children understand the risks In OrphanCare lingo, its reproductive health According to a 2019 study on the CSE,
of STD, unplanned pregnancies and related programme is called “self-awareness talk” teachers, pupils and parents generally agreed
KUANTAN: A former mechanic who is matters. rather than “sex education” to earn acceptance that the abstinence approach was insufficient to
serving a prison sentence for possession in schools and universities. empower young people to make decisions
of pornographic materials, including OrphanCare is an organisation that focuses about their own safety, security, boundaries and
child pornography videos, was on giving institutionalised children and Che Asmah said its trainers and module, consent.
sentenced to seven years in prison by the unplanned babies a better chance at life, given called “Cakna Diri Remaja – I Am In Control”,
sessions court here yesterday for the fact that baby dumping is now a growing are certified by the National Population and “This is very well reflected in the large
committing unnatural sex on a girl. problem. Family Development Board. numbers of sexual assault against children,
Justice Mohd Kafli Che Ali also ordered sexual exploitation, high incidence of teenage
Lim Ming Soon, 41, who pleaded guilty Citing police records, Che Asmah said a total “It empowers the young to be in control of pregnancy and baby dumping.
to the charge, to be given a stroke of the of 424 babies were abandoned from the any situation. It is about abstinence, mutual
cane for the offence. He was ordered to beginning of 2018 to September this year. “That respect and boundaries, prevention, knowledge “We must cast aside our own prejudices and
serve the jail sentence from the date of makes nine babies a month,” she pointed out to on sexual harassment, rape, STD, abortion, stigma and be open to creating safe spaces for
arrest, which was Sept 11, 2020. Lim was theSun. Of the total, 283 or 60% did not survive. pregnancy and others,” she added. young people to develop their confidence to
charged with committing the offence by address issues that society had long perceived
using a pen on the child, who was then Many have cited the existence of baby OrphanCare is preparing a proposal to have as taboo and sensitive,” Awam said.
aged between five and six, at a house in hatches as a factor that encourages premarital baby hatches at government hospitals,
Lorong Air Putih here between 1pm and especially smaller hospitals in remote areas, so According to manuals separately produced
7pm between 2011 and 2012. – Bernama that more lives can be saved. by the United Nations and the International
Planned Parenthood Federation, the CSE
All Women’s Action Society (Awam) said should be an informed choice-based approach,
empowering young people to make their own
decisions over their own body.

Don’t tell auditors too much, Jho Low told Najib Civil servant held over
pub shooting
KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court was told “Jho Low also instructed Najib to express his representatives who wanted to attend the
yesterday that fugitive businessman Jho Low confidence in BSI Bank based on the facts meeting, but Najib did not allow them to enter SERDANG: A 56-year-old civil servant was held
had instructed Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak provided,” he said when reading his 127-page his house. after a bullet he fired from his pistol hit a patron
“not to speak too much” on 1Malaysia witness statement at Najib’s corruption and at a pub in Bandar Puchong Jaya, Puchong
Development Bhd (1MDB) to audit firm KPMG money laundering trial, involving RM2.3 billion During the meeting, Johan had asked Najib yesterday.
Malaysia as a strategy before a meeting with the belonging to 1MDB. about the investment in Bridge Global Absolute
firm. Return Fund SPC and Najib replied that he Serdang police chief ACP A. Anbalagan said
He told the court that the meeting was held knew about Brazen Sky Ltd’s investment in police were alerted by the Serdang Hospital at
Former 1MDB chief financial officer Azmi because KPMG wanted to know Najib’s Bridge Global Absolute Return Fund SPC. about 12.20am after the victim was taken there
Tahir, when disclosing the matter, said the knowledge on 1MDB’s US$2.3 billion abroad, for treatment by his friend.
instruction was made through an email entitled especially the investment by Brazen Sky Ltd, a “At the meeting, Najib also questioned
“Urgent: Briefing Package for YAB PM”, which special purpose vehicle established on July 12, KPMG for still raising suspicion on the He said the victim, who is also aged 56,
he sent to the former prime minister and 1MDB 2012, to repatriate investment monies by ‘underlying assets’ of the investment when BSI suffered injuries on his back and left arm after
representatives, including himself, before the 1MDB. Bank itself had shown the investment being hit by the bullet.
meeting which was held on Dec 15, 2013, at statement.
Najib’s residence. Elaborating on the meeting held at Najib’s Anbalagan said police conducted an
house on the night of Dec 15, 2013, Azmi, who “Najib also told KPMG to close the 1MDB investigation and learnt that the incident
“In the email, Jho Low instructed for Najib is the 12th prosecution witness, said he found account before Dec 31, 2013,” he said, adding occurred inside the pub at about 8.45pm when
not to speak too much with KPMG and it must that Najib had also received the same email that after the meeting KPMG still did not close the civil servant fired a pistol, which he was
be said that Najib had been briefed, that he from Jho Low and that he (Najib) had discussed the 2013 financial report because it was not permitted to carry.
knew about all the investments and matters outlined by Jho Low in the email with satisfied with the answers given.
transactions in 1MDB, and (that he is) KPMG representative Datuk Johan Idris. He said police are investigating what had led
confident with the existing documents. Azmi said that at the end of 2013, 1MDB to the incident as the victim and the suspect did
He said there were also other KPMG terminated KPMG’s contract and was replaced not know each other nor was there any
by audit firm Deloitte. – Bernama provocation between them.

THERAPY Anbalagan said the victim is reported to be in
SESSION ... stable condition, adding that police have
Inmates arrested the suspect and seized his firearm.
indulging in
some creative Anbalagan said the case is being investigated
activities at for attempted murder under Section 307 of the
the Jelebu Penal Code.
drug
rehabilitation 75 fraud cases recorded
centre in in Negri Sembilan
Negri
Sembilan SEREMBAN: A total of 75 fraud cases in
yesterday. – connection with individuals impersonating as
BERNAMAPIX acquaintances to borrow money and
involving losses amounting to RM393,817,
have been recorded in Negri Sembilan as of
Monday.

Negri Sembilan police contingent
headquarters commercial crime investigation
department chief Supt Aibee Ab. Ghani said
this was an increase compared with the 68
cases (RM346,349) recorded last year.

According to him, the syndicate’s modus
operandi was to send a link to the victim via
WhatsApp before asking the victim to provide
the six-digit TAC (transaction authorisation
code) number once the victim has clicked on
the link.

He advised the public to be cautious before
clicking on any links sent to them via
WhatsApp and not to share any pin or TAC
numbers with others. – Bernama

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NEWS WITHOUT BORDERS

Killing of dog by A child receiving a
health workers Covid-19 vaccine in
sparks outrage Xiamen, China.
– AFPPIX
BEIJING: A video of Chinese health
workers killing a pet dog with a Deluge of profits for drug
crowbar after its owners were sent firms from vaccine sales
into Covid quarantine has sparked
outrage, with social media users o Pfizer, BioNTech, Moderna make US$1,000 year between them, which works out governments, leaving low-income
voicing concern about the extremes every second while poorest countries left in to over US$1,000 (RM4,116) a countries out in the cold.”
local authorities will go to enforce the lurch, new analysis reveals second, US$65,000 a minute or
Beijing’s zero-case strategy. US$93.5 million (RM389.5 million) a Pfizer and BioNTech have
BRIEFS WASHINGTON: Pfizer, BioNTech countries, leaving low-income day. delivered less than 1% of their total
The owners had been ordered to and Moderna are making combined nations in the lurch, said the supplies to low-income countries
isolate themselves in a hotel after a profits of US$65,000 (RM270,740) People’s Vaccine Alliance (PVA), a “It is obscene that just a few while Moderna has delivered just
Covid case was discovered in their every minute from their highly coalition campaigning for wider companies are making millions of 0.2%, PVA said.
apartment compound in Shangrao, successful Covid-19 vaccines while access to Covid vaccines, which dollars in profit every single hour,
Jiangxi province. the world’s poorest countries based its calculations on the firms’ while just 2% of people in Currently, 98% of people in
remain largely unvaccinated, own earning reports. low-income countries have been low-income countries have not been
The next day, health officials in according to a new analysis. fully vaccinated against the fully vaccinated.
hazmat suits entered their The Alliance estimates that the coronavirus,” said Maaza Seyoum of
apartment, and security footage The companies have sold the trio will make pre-tax profits of the African Alliance and People’s The three companies’ actions are
showed one of them hitting the vast majority of their doses to rich US$34 billion (RM141 billion) this Vaccine Alliance Africa. in contrast to AstraZeneca and
woman’s pet corgi on the head with a Johnson & Johnson, which provided
crowbar. “Pfizer, BioNTech and Moderna their vaccines on a not-for-profit
have used their monopolies to basis, although both have
“Even if they thought the doggy prioritise the most profitable announced they foresee ending this
was carrying the virus, they should at contracts with the richest arrangement in future as the
least have given it a test first,” the pandemic winds down. – AFP
corgi’s owner, who identified herself
as Ms Fu, told a Shanghai TV station. HK leader defends exemption for US bank head

The video of the killing, shared last HONG KONG: The leader of the forced to undergo a full quarantine city’s fortunes to China’s being sent to a mandatory
week, prompted a wave of anger at financial hub here yesterday during a trip to the city. “zero-Covid” strategy and said quarantine for 21 days after three
the way authorities have treated defended allowing the head of JP normalisation of travel with the tested positive for the coronavirus
animals while enforcing Covid Morgan Chase to skip a three-week “As far as I know, the reason was mainland must come before any on return from Germany.
prevention rules. Covid quarantine imposed on most economics,” Hong Kong’s chief reopening to the rest of the world.
other visitors, saying he worked for executive Carrie Lam told reporters Lam admitted the move would
“If a government that claims to “a very big bank”. when asked why Dimon had been Officials have warned quarantine have a “huge impact on our supply
serve the people enforces the law so given a rare exemption. rules are unlikely to be removed of goods”.
brutally, can the government still be The comments came as Hong until at least the summer of 2022,
believed?” one user asked on the Kong also announced that more “After all, it’s a very big bank with possibly later. Businesses have “If there are a couple more of
Twitter-like Weibo platform. than 100 cargo pilots had been important businesses in Hong complained the rules were these cases, we will run out of cargo
ordered into mandatory quarantine Kong,” she said, adding that the risk hampering efforts to retain and pilots,” she added.
The local government said on and that the city was at risk of of transmission was low because recruit talent while rival hubs are
Saturday that it had apologised to the running out of air crew. Dimon’s itinerary was short. reopening. But she said the measures were
woman for the workers’ “harm-free necessary to keep the city free from
disposal of the pet dog without JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon Hong Kong has maintained In a meeting with reporters, infection.
adequate prior communication” landed on Monday for a 32-hour some of the world’s harshest Dimon said Hong Kong’s
with the pet owner, referring to whirlwind tour without undergoing quarantine measures and travel anti-coronavirus regime “does make Hong Kong’s strict and
getting rid of biohazardous waste the usual 21-day hotel quarantine restrictions during the pandemic. it harder” for his bank, Bloomberg sometimes contradictory health
through methods including even as the international business The strategy has kept infections low News reported. rules have fuelled suspicions that
cremation and burial hub tightens restrictions to adhere but resulted in the business hub the virus is being used to keep
to China’s “zero-Covid” strategy. having been cut off internationally The banking chief’s exemption population down after democracy
The Shangrao workers have been for the past 20 months. came as Lam announced 130 protests two years ago and a
“reprimanded and educated”, and Earlier this year, HSBC’s boss was Cathay Pacific cargo crew were subsequent crackdown on dissent.
removed from their posts, the local The government has tied the – AFP
government said. – AFP
EU to recognise immunisation certificates of four countries
BOOSTER SHOTS TO BE
ROLLED OUT ON DEC 1 BELGRADE: The European Union countries will, as a result, be Digital Covid Certification system. pandemic, we continue to work
(EU) decided on Monday to connected to the EU vaccination European Commissioner for together to open up safely,”
TOKYO: Japan is planning to start recognise the Covid-19 vaccine certificate system as of yesterday Varhelyi said.
administering Covid-19 booster certificates of four countries. and their vaccine certificates will be Neighborhood and Enlargement The vaccination certificate
shots from Dec 1, Sputnik quoted accepted under the same Oliver Varhelyi welcomed the application prepared by the EU to
a Kyodo news agency report on The EU announced that it has conditions as the EU certificate, decision. facilitate travel during the pandemic
Monday. On Oct 12, Japanese adopted four decisions certifying Bernama reported. entered into force on July 1.
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida that Covid-19 certificates issued by “Today, I welcome that Georgia, The approved Covid-19 vaccines
announced that the government Georgia, Moldova, New Zealand European Commissioner for Moldova as well as Serbia have in the EU with a certificate are
was planning to start and Serbia are equivalent to the EU Justice Didier Reynders said with joined our Digital Covid Certificate Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna,
administering third doses of the Digital Covid Certificate. Monday’s decision, 49 countries system and I look forward to more of AstraZeneca and Johnson &
vaccine in Japan in December for and territories on five continents are our neighbours connecting as soon
everyone who have had more According to Anadolu Agency, currently connected to the EU as possible. Just as we have stood by
than eight months interval since the statement said the four our partners in the fight against the
the previous vaccination. The
measure is being introduced after
it had been approved by Japan`s
Commission of Ministry of Health,
Labour and Welfare, according to
the agency. A vaccine
manufactured by Pfizer/Biotech
will be used for the booster shots,
that will be given to residents
over the age of 18. – Bernama

BIRD FLU OUTBREAK
CONFIRMED IN JAPAN

TOKYO: Japan has confirmed that
the highly pathogenic bird flu
subtype H5N8 has been detected
at a poultry farm in the third
outbreak of avian influenza in the
country, the Agriculture Ministry
said yesterday. The outbreak was
discovered on Monday at a farm
with about 11,000 egg-laying
chickens in Izumi City in
Kagoshima prefecture. It comes
as several outbreaks of severe
bird flu in Europe and Asia have
been reported to the World
Organisation for Animal Health in
recent days, in a sign the virus is
spreading quickly again.
– Reuters

Johnson.

7theSUN ON WEDNESDAY | NOVEMBER 17, 2021

* NEWS WITHOUT BORDERS

US, China at loggerheads over Taiwan

o Encouraging independence for country with fire will get burned,” he was “extended discussion of Taiwan” common sense guardrails,” he said.
wouldbe‘playingwithfire,’ XitellsBidenafter quoted as saying by Xinhua news during the summit. Instead, the aim should be for
three-hour virtual summit agency. “simple, straightforward
Biden also raised “concerns” over competition,” Biden said, promising a
The White House readout after the wider issues of human rights abuses “candid” discussion.
summit was considerably more and mass repression against the Xi, speaking from Beijing, called
measured, but between the lines, Uyghurs in the northwest region of Biden “my old friend”, but said their
Biden’s pushback against Beijing’s Xinjiang. countries had to work more closely.
WASHINGTON: US President Joe between the giant economic and increasingly aggressive posture “We face multiple challenges
Biden and China’s Xi Jinping traded geopolitical competitors, tension towards Taiwan was clear. The two leaders have spoken by together. As the world’s two largest
strong warnings on the future of over Taiwan, a self-governing phone twice since Biden’s economies and permanent members
Taiwan at a virtual summit meant to democracy claimed by China, “On Taiwan, President Biden inauguration in January but with Xi of the UN Security Council, China
establish “guardrails” against conflict loomed large. underscored that the United States refusing to travel abroad because of and the United States need to
between the rival superpowers. strongly opposes unilateral efforts to the pandemic, an online video increase communication and
Chinese state media reported change the status quo or undermine meeting was the only option short of cooperation,” he said, speaking
The video-link summit, which after the summit that Xi cautioned peace and stability across the Taiwan an in-person summit. through an interpreter in brief public
took place late Monday in Biden that encouraging Taiwanese Strait,” the White House statement remarks, before they went behind
Washington and early Tuesday in independence would be “playing said. Speaking from the White House to closed doors.
Beijing, lasted a “longer than with fire”. Xi on a television screen, Biden said it Both Biden and Xi emphasised the
expected” three and a half hours, a The statement reiterated was their “responsibility as leaders of need for working together on major
senior US official told reporters. “Some people in the US intend to longstanding US policy that does not China and the United States to ensure global issues, especially Covid-19 and
‘use Taiwan to control China.’ This recognise Taiwan’s independence that the competition between our climate change. – AFP
While the goal was to settle an trend is very dangerous and is like but supports defence of the island. countries does not veer into conflict,
increasingly volatile relationship playing with fire, and those who play whether intended or unintended”.
According to the US official, who
asked not to be identified, there was “We need to establish some

EU mulls rapid force deployment without US assets Man nabbed for
selling 130 women
BRUSSELS: The European Union (EU) is positive, but noted the traditional divide draft, called the ‘Strategic Compass.’
considering a joint military force of up to between EU states focused on Russia and “We need to be able to respond to KUNDUZ: The Taliban has arrested a man for
5,000 troops by 2025 to intervene in a range of those worried about terror attacks and allegedly selling dozens of women in northern
crises and without relying on the United instability on the bloc’s southern flank. imminent threats or quickly react to a crisis Afghanistan after duping them into believing
States, according to a draft plan. situation, for example a rescue and they would be marrying into money, officials
“First impressions are quite good. Of evacuation mission or a stabilisation said yesterday.
The “EU Rapid Deployment Capacity” course we need some fine-tuning,” said Matej operation in a hostile environment,” the draft
should be made up of land, sea and air Tonin, Slovenia’s defence minister. said. The man was arrested in northern Jawzjan
components that could be swapped in and province on Monday, the Taliban provincial
out of any standing force, depending on the Two decades after EU leaders first agreed Not all 27 EU states would need to take police chief Damullah Seraj told reporters.
crisis, according to a confidential 28-page to set up a 50,000 to 60,000-strong force but part, although approval of any deployment
document dated Nov 9 and seen by Reuters. failed to make it operational, the draft strategy would require consensus. “We are still in our initial stages of the
by the bloc’s foreign policy chief Josep Borrell investigation. We hope to find out more about
EU foreign and defence ministers began is the most concrete effort to create a The Strategic Compass is the closest thing this case,” he said.
debating the plan on Monday in Brussels and standalone military force that does not rely on the EU could have to a military doctrine and
continued yesterday, aiming to settle on a US assets. akin to US-led Nato’s “Strategic Concept” that Jawzjan district police chief Mohammad
final document by March next year. sets out alliance goals. Crucially for the EU, Sardar Mubariz said the man would target poor
“We need more rapidity, robustness and Borrell wants EU states to commit to women desperate to improve their
EU presidency chair Slovenia told flexibility to undertake the full range of “providing associated assets and the circumstances.
reporters that government reactions were military crisis management tasks,” said the necessary strategic enablers”.
After saying he would find them a wealthy
husband, he would move them to a different
province where they were instead sold into
servitude.

He allegedly trafficked around 130 women
this way.

Crime, nepotism and corruption are not new
in Afghanistan but rising poverty is
undermining the Taliban government’s claim to
legitimacy.

Since their return to power about three
months ago, the Taliban are trying to contain a
spate of crimes such as robberies and
kidnappings in the big cities. – AFP

MEETING OF BRIEFS ARMY FIRED LIVE ROUNDS AT
MARKSMEN ... PROTESTERS: REPORT
Participants fire
their infantry and LAGOS: The Nigerian army fired live rounds
assault rifles over at peaceful protesters at a toll gate in Lagos
a distance of in October 2020, according to a leaked
300m during the report into the incident seen by Reuters
traditional and verified by three sources close to the
‘Ruetlischiessen’ panel that drafted it. Describing the
(Ruetli shooting) incident as a “massacre”, the report said
competition at most of the army officers deployed to the
the Ruetli Lekki Toll Gate were “not fit and proper to
meadow in serve” and recommended prosecuting
central certain policemen for their actions. “At the
Switzerland. Lekki Toll Gate, officers of the Nigerian army
– REUTERSPIX shot, injured and killed unarmed helpless
and defenceless protesters, without
Suu Kyi charged with 2020 electoral fraud provocation or justification,” the report
said.
YANGON: Myanmar’s junta has charged Global New Light of Myanmar reported, ending Myanmar’s democratic interlude.
ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi with without giving details on when court In July, it cancelled the results of the polls, POLAND USES WATER
committing electoral fraud during the 2020 proceedings would begin. CANNON ON MIGRANTS
polls, state media reported yesterday. announcing it had uncovered more than 11
Fifteen other officials, including former million instances of voter irregularities. WARSAW: Polish security forces turned
Myanmar has been in turmoil since a president Win Myint and the former water cannon on migrants who threw rocks
military coup in February sparked nationwide chairman of the election commission, face Junta chief Min Aung Hlaing said fresh from across the Belarusian border, where
protests and a deadly crackdown on dissent. the same charge, the report added. elections would be held and a state of thousands have gathered in attempts to
emergency lifted by August 2023, extending cross into the European Union (EU), video
Detained since the putsch, Suu Kyi, 76, Suu Kyi’s National League for Democracy the military’s initial timeline given when it footage shared by authorities showed
faces a raft of charges including illegally party (NLD) saw its support increase in the seized power. yesterday. The crisis has led the EU to
importing walkie talkies, sedition and 2020 vote compared to the 2015 election, prepare further sanctions against Belarus,
corruption, and faces decades in jail. trouncing a military-aligned party. In a report on the 2020 polls, the Asian which it accuses of attempting to
Network for Free Elections monitoring group destabilise the bloc by pushing migrants
The latest charges entail “election fraud But the junta has cited fraud during the had said it was “by and large, representative of across the border illegally. The EU said
and lawless actions”, state-run newspaper polls as its reason for seizing power and the will of the people”. – AFP Belarus is encouraging migrants to cross
the border in revenge for earlier sanctions
over a crackdown on protests last year
against President Alexander Lukashenko’s
contested re-election. – Reuters

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Are we still ‘Malaysia truly Asia’? [email protected]
THIS is the month of “Keluarga Malaysia”, a
slogan introduced by Prime Minister humanity, inclusiveness, unity and respect fairness, justice and equitability are questioned, Create level
Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob at the among all the diverse members of our Malaysian then cohesion is weakened and fissures in playing field
launch of Bulan Keluarga Malaysia 2021 family are nurtured. In this, the Rukun Negara is solidarity emerge.
“to strengthen family ties and embrace the spirit our bedrock, our guiding philosophy for the While many smaller issues have taken a toll in THE article “Women representation in
of inclusion in the wider Malaysian Family”. strengthening of harmony and the building of a the state of ethnic relations, none compares in Parliament” (Vasanthi Ramachandran,
united Malaysia. substance to Budget 2022. It has seriously theSun, Nov 11) is a timely discussion,
At His Majesty’s official birthday celebration Despite proclaiming the tenets of this undermined the ongoing endeavours in building especially if Malaysia is serious about
on Nov 13, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan philosophy as our national guide, we have yet to solidarity, and struck a most painful blow to political renewal.
Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah accept the Rukun Negara as our moral compass “Keluarga Malaysia”.
reiterated the crucial spirit of “Keluarga Malaysia” in word and in deed when this should be our If we are to continue to survive as a vibrant, More women members of Parliament
and called for the country to be competitive, and first priority. cohesive, inclusive and rigorous nation of (MP) and leaders in Parliament may offer
to achieve greater heights with an “inclusive and Effective inculcation of the Rukun Negara substance, we will need to unshackle the chains a feasible, sustainable pathway for
fair Malaysian Family”. requires us to live the spirit of the Rukun Negara, of old habits, throw out old baggage and ghettos reforming and governing our nation –
and this spirit, like that associated with “Keluarga of the past, and move forward with courage and for a better improved Malaysia.
This is also the month when the Perikatan Malaysia”, has to be lived top down beginning political will to reverse the downward spiral the
Nasional government of today comes closest to its with exemplary leadership. country seems to be taking. While there are many capable and
100th day in office. A good time we believe, to We have witnessed sufficient examples of poor For a start, we call for: inspiring Malaysian women MP, there is
review the state of our union as a nation and the leadership courage and behaviour to conclude 0 The rejuvenation of the National Unity the valid argument that quotas are, in
currency of that oft-repeated slogan we use to that this spirit is sorely lacking and, for which, we, Consultative Council where stakeholders will be fact, necessary to allow for an even
describe ourselves. We once were, but are we still as a nation, will continue to suffer. given the opportunity to combine their talents playing field for our women to fill
“Malaysia Truly Asia”? Our future will depend on our young and and experiences in the construction of plans political positions.
education plays the most critical and programmes designed to
We begin with the turmoil and disarray caused role. The question is how are the “If we are to strengthen solidarity and unity, As it takes a long time to change our
by the advent of the pandemic and the vision of “Keluarga Malaysia” and continue to survive embrace our diversity and build patriarchal culture, quotas are more
coincidental Sheraton Move in the year 2020. the expectations of the Rukun as a vibrant, strong ethno-religious relations. effective in the shorter term to address
Admittedly, although race relations have been Negara to be achieved when our 0 A serious professional and women’s disadvantage.
sliding over the last few decades, it is true to state schools are deeply polarised in objective review of our education
that the slide became more apparent in 2018 and both student enrolment and cohesive, inclusive system to make national schools the Hence, indeed ”political parties
took a dangerous turn for the worse following the teacher employment? and rigorous nation preferred choice for all students should include more women in their
Sheraton Move. To accomplish our aims, we will without hampering growth of candidates list and support them with
vernacular schools, all with the funds for their development, with
Despite the pandemic being a time of great of substance, we willneed to ensure that participation is development of our young, foremost strategies in place for women in a world
stress, difficulty and disruption in living and need to unshacklerepresentative of all communities, in mind. of patriarchal political leaders from elite
livelihoods, we still witnessed perpetrators of as far as is possible. Making the chains of old 0 The early and just resolution of the political backgrounds”, as expounded by
division sowing intolerance, disrespect and hate national schools the preferred habits, throw out MA63 Agreement. the writer.
with unmitigated arrogance and exclusiveness, choice for all communities is the 0 The institution of effective
all of which has caused further deepening of way forward but, do we have the old baggage and enforcement to act quickly and firmly While women outnumbered men in
divides and great injury to our already political will and guts to do what is ghettos of the past, against those with an agenda to cause Malaysia’s universities, their numbers at
fragile state. right, to make the critical and move forward hate and disrespect, and widen the political and boardroom levels, are
adjustments that we desperately with courage and divisions in society. far from equitable or satisfactory.
However, the period also saw the emergence need to make, and to do what is political will.
of goodness, with evidence of many people from right without fear or favour? We were once a harmonious Arguably, talent is equal in both
various races, religions, cultures and Without first resolving the society, proud of our standing among sexes, and our men do not necessarily
backgrounds spontaneously providing material, “hows” in access to education, in nations of the world, proud of our have more intelligence or wisdom.That
financial and emotional support for the equitable opportunities in diversity and sense of community being so, the view that men dominate
downtrodden, weak and vulnerable. education, in school compositions, in curriculum spirit, proud of our economic growth and sense of MP positions due to their greater
and cultural history, the unity action plan will fail nationhood. capability is not valid.
This spirit of giving, of “rakyat jaga rakyat” for lack of substance and participation. Again, it We seem to have changed from a
and the rise of goodness over darkness was truly will only be slogans, all talk but no walk! rich, progressive, harmonious multi-ethnic, Indeed, ”merit and merit alone to
uplifting and inspiring, a true reminder of the There are of course programmes planned by multi-religious and multi-cultural society to a identify these upcoming leaders” is the
spirit of togetherness in the schools, festivals and the government to enhance unity and solidarity narrow and insular one, influenced by exclusive key to increasing women MP in our
open houses of yesteryears. This spirit gives us among our people of various ethnicities, cultures and extreme thinking. Parliament.
hope but, there was silence from the leadership to and belief systems. While some have survived, Vision 2020, Malaysia Inc, 1Malaysia and
quell the disquiet and confront arrogance, petty many more have floundered. Shared Prosperity 2030 aimed at change but Quotas represent the social push to
intolerance and disrespect. While these plans may indicate the remained just slogans and passing fads to remind recognise meritocracy and help to
government’s keenness to foster good and us of governments that have come and gone. create an even playing field. It allows our
So, we were encouraged when National Unity harmonious relations among all Malaysians, an We pray that “Keluarga Malaysia” will be women to be seen, heard and be active
Minister Halimah Mohamed Sadique launched a analysis of these will unfold a litany of different, breathe new energies and bring in Parliament.
national unity action plan, with the aim of weaknesses, with equitable participation, new hope.
cultivating community unity and goodwill, inevitably, the common determinant of success Quotas allow for more equally-
consistent with the vision of “Keluarga Malaysia”. or failure. Brig Jen (Rtd) Datuk Richard Robless, qualified and capable women to break
However, participation depends on President of Persatuan Promosi Harmoni through the political “glass ceiling”, and
A principal thrust in the plan involves the perceptions of benefits and equity and when Malaysia. Comments: [email protected] create more women MP as role models.
creation of Rukun Negara Clubs in schools and
Rukun Negara secretariats in universities. We As human resources are the most
applaud this initiative as we believe that unity and vital asset in Parliament, it is imperative
inclusiveness is best nurtured through education that we maximise and recognise the
from early “bangku sekolah” (school). talents available, never mind gender
or race.
Education is where it all begins and where
Our nation and society can surely do
with more women representation and
leaders, in the political, business and
social arenas.

Sze Loong Steve Ngeow
Kajang

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THE mounting casualty toll Another life lost
from the catastrophic
Astroworld Festival saw o Nine-year-old Ezra Blount is the latest – and
another increase this week, youngest – victim of the Astroworld concert tragedy
as a nine-year-old boy succumbed
on Sunday night to the injuries Mourners confort each other at a memorial One of the last images taken of Ezra,
accrued from his presence at rapper outside the concert venue in Houston. – AP who was at Astroworld with his father.
Travis Scott’s performance. – AP
the lawsuit that the boy was during the surge. weekend. passing, Bharti’s family claimed she
Attorneys representing the late “kicked, stepped on, and trampled, Blount is the 10th person to die The ninth victim, Bharti Shahani had been on a ventilator, and that
Ezra Blount’s family confirmed this and nearly crushed to death” after attending the festival last passed away on Nov 10. Up until her she showed no brain activity after
to CBS News. Ezra was allegedly her hospitalisation.
trampled during the deadly crowd
surge, according to the lawsuit that Videos floating around on Reddit
was filed by the child’s family. and Twitter showed her being
accidentally dropped on her head
“The Blount family [is] grieving by Astroworld medics and police
the ultimate, incomprehensible loss officers who were attempting to
of their precious young son,” the transport her unconscious body out
attorneys said in a statement. of the festival.

“This should not have been the “I know concerts might be about
outcome of taking their son to a the music and girls having fun. But
concert, a joyful celebration. Ezra’s this was not a concert, right? I don’t
death is absolutely heartbreaking. know what it was, because my baby
We are committed to seeking did not come back,” said Bharti’s
answers and justice for the Blount mother during a heartbreaking
family. But tonight we stand in press conference after the 22-year-
solidarity with the family, in grief, old’s passing.
and in prayer.”
Scott and other festival
Attorneys for the family said last organisers are facing numerous
week that Blount had been placed lawsuits stemming from the deadly
in a medically induced coma to concert. Scott has said he will pay
combat severe brain, liver and for the funeral expenses of the
kidney trauma. victims and said he was “absolutely
devastated by what took place.”
The mayor of Houston, Sylvester
Turner tweeted that he was
saddened to learn of Ezra’s passing.

“Our city tonight prays for his
mom, dad, grandparents, other
family members and classmates at
this time,” Turner’s tweet said.
“They will need all of our support in
the months and years to come. May
God give them strength. (Rest in
peace) Ezra.”

The boy’s family, who are suing
Travis Scott and other concert
organisers for negligence, said in

Adele addresses weight criticism
SIX years after her best-selling album 25,
Adele wants critics to focus more on her music Adele is finally making her music comeback been body-positive. BTS Twitter account
rather than her weight. – COLUMBIA with her latest album, 30. The 33-year-old “My body has been objectified my entire suspended

singer has been teasing her fans by career – I’m too big, I’m too small, I’m hot or RECENTLY, BTS WORLD, an official account
releasing the song Easy on Me and I’m not,” she said. She added: “I feel bad if dedicated to promoting content about the K-
unveiling the official tracklist for the anyone feels horrible about themselves but pop band’s mobile game, was suspended. The
album. that’s not my job. I’m trying to sort my own life news was confirmed by a member of the
out. I can’t have another worry.” group’s fanbase, BTS Army.
Despite making it perfectly clear that
she cares more about her music and the The British singer credited the major part of According to the fan, the account has been
her weight loss to exercise, explaining that she down since Monday. Fortunately, the culprit
life story behind it than she does about loves lifting weights and has deadlifted 160 behind this was soon revealed.
her weight, the record-breaking pounds.
singer can never get through an It turns out it was a social group called
interview without being asked She mentioned she has always been body- Team Copyright. The team identifies as
about her size. positive. “I never looked up to anyone because Bangelidishi cyber security researchers. The
In an exclusive sit-down of their weight. I was body-positive then and group has over 5,000 followers on Facebook.
interview with Oprah Winfrey, Adele I’m body-positive now. But it’s not my job to Before suspending BTS WORLD, the group had
opened up about a few topics, from validate how people feel about their bodies.” initially requested Twitter to remove the
her divorce from her ex-husband to account’s profile picture and cover photo.
her weight issues. Adele also told British Vogue that people
Although she has garnered lot of have always criticised her size. “People have This is not the first time Team Copyright has
attention since her comeback, been talking about my body for 12 years. They come for BTS and its fans. In fact, the social
used to talk about it before I lost weight. But account has been on a mission to report or
especially criticism on her 100 pounds yeah, whatever, I don’t care. take down varipous BTS fan accounts.
weight loss, she told Winfrey that she
isn’t shocked or bothered by the “You don’t need to be overweight to be For instance, one fan shared how her fan
body-positive, you can be any shape or size.” account’s profile photo and cover were
reactions. The chart-topper removed multiple times by Team Copyright.
mentioned that she has always 30 is set to release on Nov 19, featuring 12
songs and three bonus tracks for the deluxe Their reason for doing this? BTS supposedly
edition. goes against the team’s beliefs. Based on their
Facebook page, the team is a non-profit
Leads confirmed for Minamdang organisation dedicated to achieving clean
cyberspace, by removing any “adult and
ACTORS Seo In-guk and Oh customers want. Seo and Oh are set to win hearts in the new series. – PRADA/INSTAGRAM atheist” content online.
Yeon-seo have been cast as the On the other hand, Han is a
main roles for KBS2’s new drama, in television dramas, including She was also in Shine or Go Crazy, Hence, they have been targeting BTS
Minamdang: Case Note. justice-driven detective who has the lead role in the South Korean Come Back Mister and My Sassy because they believe BTS has been promoting
been in the workforce for three drama series, Jang Bo-ri is Here! Girl. atheism, equality, and homosexuality. An
Minamdang will be directed years and has a refreshing active member of the group even interacts
by Go Jae-hyun and the TV show personality. with ARMY to report their accounts.
is said to be airing next year with
will have 16 episodes. The story, The drama is scheduled to Fans are currently trying to get BTS WORLD
which is adapted from a begin filming soon. Fans can and their pictures back online.
webnovel in the same name, will look forward to seeing Seo and
take place in a dubious café Oh’s unique characters shine, as
named Minamdang. well as the actors’ on-screen
chemistry.
In the mystery-comedy
investigation drama, Seo will be Seo is a South Korean singer-
playing as Nam Han-joon and songwriter and actor. He
Oh will play the role of Han Jae- launched his singing career after
hee. Working as a shaman, the winning the talent reality show
outstandingly handsome Nam Superstar K in 2009 and made his
uses his profiler skills to acting breakthrough in Reply
accurately decipher what his 1997 as Yoon Yoon-je.

Oh is best known for her roles

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Carnage
about to
kill. – SONY
PICTURES

Let there be Hardy stars as
symbiosis both Eddie Brock
0 Cast: Tom designs were decent, down
o Comicdom’s favourite odd couple, Eddie Hardy, Michelle to Kasady’s postcard design. and Venom.
and Venom, are back to let loose some carnage Williams, Personally, I think that Francis
Naomie Harris, Harrelson really shone as
Stephen the antagonist, making Barrison/Shriek
Graham, and some of the plot holes easier (Harris) inside
Woody to ignore.
Harrelson. her sound proof
This film is much shorter cell at
compared to its
█ BY MARIETTA MU Venom must put aside their 0 Director: predecessor, but that means Ravencroft.
differences to stop his reign Andy Serkis that the supporting
IN the first Venom movie, Eddie of terror. characters weren’t able to find something tingling your
Brock (Tom Hardy) got bonded E-VALUE shine as much. excitement for the near future in the
to an alien entity, which was one The plot was pretty 6 post-credit scenes.
of many symbiotes that have straightforward and to be Anne Weying’s (Michelle
invaded Earth. However, the alien honest, a little forgettable. ACTING Williams) role felt Venom: Let There Be Carnage is in
took a liking to Earth and decided to 8 disposable and Francis theatres now.
However, the CGI and Barrison’s (Naomie Harris)
visual is much better in the PLOT
6 role was underwritten.
protect it. After some mishaps, Brock sequel. Unlike in the first
mananged to coexist with the shape- movie, here the CGI didn’t Although we had a
shifting extraterrestrial. take me out of the experience and glimpse of Patrick Mulligan’s
In the second movie, the deranged allowed me to just enjoy the movie as (Stephen Graham) past, I suppose movie is worth watching if you’re
serial killer, Cletus Kasady (Woody it is. they were saving all the best bits for patient enough to wait until the end.
Harrelson) also becomes host to an It was still an action-packed movie the next movie, making this one feel Just like Venom’s relationship with
alien symbiote called Carnage, so with fight scenes and a little bit of gore, like a long teaser. Brock, the movie is a give-and-take
Brock and the Lethal Protector a.k.a. which fit the title. The visuals and Despite all of that, perhaps this relationship because you just might

Enjoy the best of European films as EUFF 2021 goes virtual
THE European Union Delegation to
Malaysia is proud to present the EUFF2021 must-watch movies ... (clockwise from top left) Her Job; My Brother Chases Dinosaurs and Small Country: An African Childhood.
upcoming European Film Festival
(EUFF) in its 22nd year in Malaysia Slices of life child. It was featured at the 2019 explores the notions of old age and Pays is the heart-breaking story of
from now to Dec 15. This is also the 0 Her Job (I Doula Tis) by Nikolas Giornate degli Autori Film Festival. diminishing family structures, 10-year-old Gabriel, whose
second year of the film festival Labot will be featured in the 0 Romy’s Salon (Kapsalon Romy) director Misha Camp won the carefree childhood in Burundi is
organised virtually in the midst of festival. It tells the story of 17-year by Mischa Kamp narrates the story Golden Calf for Best Director shattered by the neighbouring
the pandemic. old Panayiota who is trapped of young Romy who has to stay award at the Netherlands Film Rwandan war. The film has won
within a domestic environment with her grandma, Stine after Festival. numerous awards, including Best
The Film Festival will feature 20 that forbids her from achieving school. Romy finds her after school 0 Small Country: An African Film at the Barcelona-Sant Jordi
films from the Consortium formed independence. A job opportunity activity boring, as her hairdresser Childhood (Petit Pays) by Eric International Film Festival 2021
by the Goethe-Institute, Institute as a cleaner stirs in her the grandma is strict and in love with Barbier will be screened at the and was nominated for a Cesar
Française and Cineuropa, a portal excitement of a new adventure; her salon. A family film that physical closing ceremony. Petit Award for Best Adapted
for the promotion of European however, her newfound autonomy Screenplay.
cinema. stands to be robbed by a series of
layoffs at work. The movie explores The European Film Festival
The Film Festival remains an the themes of women (EUFF) is a celebration of Europe’s
integral part of promoting cultural empowerment, the financial crisis rich cultural diversity as viewers
diplomacy between Europe and and human rights, and was the get a taste of diverse lifestyles from
Malaysia. Official Selection at the 2018 various countries. These critically
Toronto Film Festival. acclaimed independent films
Most of the films are 0 My Brother Chases Dinosaurs display the best of European
collaborations or joint-productions (Mio Fratello Rincorre I Dinosauri) cinema with award winning actors,
between European countries. by Stefano Cipani tells the story of directors and crew.
These films portray the creativity of brothers Jack and Gio, when Jack
Europe and display the similarities finds out that Gio is a ‘special child’, For movie details and to watch
between Europe and Malaysia, that he imagines his little brother as a the films selected for the European
diversity is the root of our societies superhero. The film explores the Union Film Festival 2021, visit
and the power of art to transcend depths of familial relations in a www.euff.com.my. You will need
borders. family with a Down Syndrome to register or sign in to a Festival
Scope account on the site in order
“The European Film Festival has to stream each movie for free.
been an annual celebration and
opportunity for us to journey
through Europe through the magic
of cinema. Since mobility is
currently still so restricted due to
the COVID-19 pandemic, this
opportunity of a virtual journey is
even more valuable.

“The Festival has remained an
important platform to promote
cultural diplomacy and showcase
European creativity, from very
diverse cultural backgrounds,”
Ambassador and Head of the
Delegation of the European Union
to Malaysia, His Excellency
Michalis Rokas said.

FEATURE

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Elizabeth Debicki. – NETFLIX The one and only Princess Diana. – AFP
Nicola Formby. – YOUTUBE
Julie Cox. – CBS Depicting Diana

o We salute the nine talented actresses who have
portrayed the people’s princess over the years

█ BY JOHN TAN Diana: A Royal Love Story was about 48 times
better than tonight’s CBS movie,” wrote the
THERE is something about Princess journalist in his review for the publication.
Diana that has always captured the
hearts of people. Even after her 3. Nicola Formby in The Women of Windsor
unfortunate death, her beautiful Despite the reviews, CBS gave another shot at
legacy continues to live on. In fact, the interest portraying the princess with their 1992’s The
surrounding the princess seems to never grow Women of Windsor. This time, however, their
old for Hollywood. film centred on the demise of both Princess
Diana and Sarah Ferguson’s marriages. The
From TV series to biographies, there have pair’s marriages were one of the nation topics
been numerous media depictions and of interest then, especially among the British
explorations about the Princess’s life and tabloids.
mystical death. Her brother, the Earl Spencer Actress Nicola Formby starres as Diana
poignantly remarked upon the reason for this alongside Jim Piddock as Charles and
admiration. Sallyanne Law as Sarah. The real-life Prince
Charles and Princess Diana’s
“Diana was the very essence of compassion, separation was
of duty, of style, of beauty. All over the world, announced two Geneviev
she was a symbol of selfless humanity. months later. O’Reilly.
Someone with a natural nobility who was
classless and who proved in the last year that PINTE
she needed no royal title to continue to
generate her particular brand of magic.” 4. Julie Cox
in Princess
In line with the upcoming biographical film, in Love
Spencer, here is a list of actresses who have A few
played the Princess of Wales. months
1. Caroline Bliss in Charles & Diana: A Royal after the
Love Story royal
Starting off our list is Caroline Bliss. The British couple’s
actress portrayed the princess in ABC’s 1982 divorce was
movie, Charles & Diana: A Royal Love Story. finalised,
The movie was a dramatic telling of the royal CBS released
pair’s wedding at St. Paul’s Cathedral in another feature
London. based on Anna
P a s t e r n a k ’s
In a 2019 interview, Bliss opened up about biography, Princess
the casting process behind her very first role. in Love. The

“So, I walked in and sat down, never for a
minute thinking that I was anything like Diana.
It just hadn’t occurred to me. I don’t think I
look very much like her and I could see them
also thinking, ‘Well, I’m not sure.’ And halfway
through the meeting, they said something and
for some bizarre reason my reaction was, I
went, Oh!”

So, happened her gesture of
astonishment very much resembled the late
princess. “And they all went, ‘Oh my God,
she’s done it naturally!’”

2. Catherine Oxenberg in The Royal
Romance of Charles and Diana
Right after ABC’s movie was released, CBS
decided to release their take on the royal
wedding. Titled The Royal Romance of
Charles and Diana, the CBS film
chronicled the couple’s courtship leading
up to their wedding. Although it
outperformed ABC’s royal film, the CBS
feature was not well-received among
critics.

Tom Shales from The Washington Post
was particularly not in favour of the film.
“The surprise is that ABC’s Charles and

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Naomi Watts. –
IMDB

Kristen Stewart is
the latest to step
into Diana’s
shoes in the
upcoming film,
Spencer. – PABLO
LARRAIN

ve 1996’s special explored the princess’s affair detailed the romance between Diana and Catherine Oxenberg. – IMDB
– with British Army officer James Hewitt. Prior to Charles from the earliest days. Similarly, to the Emma Corrin. – IMDB
EREST their illicit affair, Hewitt was her riding previous actresses, Corrin was initially
instructor who eventually helped her overwhelmed by the role.
overcame her fear of riding horses.
“Initially I was very daunted, very much
It was reported that leading actress, Julie listened to the noise, heard all the voices and
Cox was only signed on a few days before got quickly frustrated and quite scared about it.
shooting began. In fact, the actress admitted to I thought this isn’t actually giving me anything
not reading the book, saying: “I thought I to work with. And then it massively helped,
would hate it. I thought, ‘If I read it, I’ll have a getting the script, because as soon as I had the
hard time taking the script seriously.” script in front of me, I realised, ‘Oh, okay, this is
5. Genevieve O’Reilly in Diana: Last Days of a character I’m playing. This is The Crown’s
a Princess version of Diana.’ I can bring a lot of what I want
This 2007 documentary drama Diana: Last to this part. It made it more manageable to do
Days of a Princess revolves around her final the role.”
days leading up to her death.
Corrin portrayal was met with great reviews,
To achieve the film’s motive, director even earning her a Golden Globe and an
Richard Dale paired real news footage and Emmy nomination.
interviews with scripted dramatic scenes into 8. Elizabeth Debicki in Netflix’s The Crown
the movie (with artistic license). The film was season 5
timed to the 10th anniversary of her death. Since Corrin is too young to play the older
6. Naomi Watts in Diana version of Diana, Elizabeth Debicki will take up
Diana premiered in theatres in 2013 to poor the responsibility. The Tenet actress will star
reviews. From earning an 8% review to not opposite Dominic West who will play Charles.
having an American theatrical release, the The show is expected to explore the demise of
the couple’s relationship in the early 1990s.
film was considered a major flop at the
box office. Watts had initially rejected In a public statement, Debicki expressed
the role due to the pressure that came her excitement over the role. “Princess Diana’s
with it. However, the English actress spirit, her words, and her actions live in the
was eventually convinced, as she saw hearts of so many. It is my true privilege, and
honour to be joining this masterful series,
this as a challenge. which has had me absolutely hooked from
During filming, Watts expressed episode one.”
9. Kristen Stewart in Spencer
the personal connection she felt with Ending our list is Kristen Stewart in the
the project and the princess. “There upcoming feature film. Spencer will centre
were definitely moments when I felt around Diana’s one weekend with the royal
Diana’s presence – I dreamed about family at Sandringham, right before she
her a lot, too, and that’s a first. I kept decides to part ways with Prince Charles and
wondering to myself: Would she have royal ambitions.
liked it? So, I found myself constantly
asking for her permission to carry In a recent interview, director Pablo Larraìn,
on.” elaborated on his vision for the project.
7. Emma Corrin in Netflix’s The
Crown season 4 “We decided to get into a story about
Of course, who can forget Emma identity, and around how a woman decides
Corrin’s spectacular performance of somehow, not to be the queen. She’s a woman
the princess in the fourth season of who, in the journey of the movie, decides and
The Crown. The Netflix series realises that she wants to be the woman she
was before she met Charles.”

HEALTH

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Alarming numbers
IF THE latest air quality o Air pollution in Europe killing 300,000 a year
guidelines from the World
Health Organisation were pollutants, but says it does not count air pollution causes seven million More than 420 million people are currently estimated to be living with
followed by EU members, the them in its overall toll to avoid premature deaths annually across diabetes globally. – ETX STUDIO
latest number of fatalities recorded in doubling up. the globe – on the same levels as
2019 could be cut in half, according smoking and poor diet. 30 million diabetics have
to an EEA report. Deaths caused by nitrogen no access to insulin
dioxide – mainly from car, trucks and In September, the alarming THE number of people suffering have type 1 diabetes, a chronic
Deaths linked to fine particular thermal power stations – fell by a statistics led the WHO to tighten its from diabetes is surging, even as condition where the pancreas does
matter – with a diameter below 2.5 quarter to 40,000 between 2018 and recommended limits on major air tens of millions cannot get the not produce enough insulin – the
micrometres or PM2.5 – were 2019. pollutants for the first time since insulin they need, the World hormone that regulates blood
estimated at 346,000 for 2018. 2005. Health Organisation said Friday. sugar levels.
Fatalities linked to ground-level Most people living with
The clear reduction in deaths for ozone in 2019 also dropped 13% to “Investing in cleaner heating, The UN health agency stressed diabetes have type 2, which is
the following year were put down 16,800 dead. mobility, agriculture and industry the need to cut prices and associated with obesity and other
partly to favourable weather but improves health, productivity and dramatically increase access to the lifestyle factors and emerges in
above all to a progressive Air pollution remains the biggest quality of life for all Europeans, and life-saving medicine. adults and increasingly among
improvement in air quality across the environmental threat to human particularly the most vulnerable,” children.
continent, the European Union’s air health in Europe, the agency said. said EEA director Hans Bruyninck. More than 420 million people All type 1 diabetics need insulin
pollution data centre said. are currently estimated to be living to survive, and generally their
Heart disease and strokes cause The EU wants to slash premature with diabetes globally, marking access is ensured.
In the early 1990s, fine particles, most premature deaths blamed on deaths due to fine air pollution by at nearly a quadrupling in the past Some 63 million people with
which penetrate deeply into the air pollution, followed by lung least 55% in 2030 compared to 2005. four decades. That number is type 2 meanwhile also need the
lungs, led to nearly a million ailments including cancer. expected to surge past half a billion
premature deaths in the 27 EU If air pollution continues to fall at by the end of this decade.
member nations, according to the In children, atmospheric the current rate, the agency estimates
report. pollution can harm lung the target will be reached by 2032. But despite an ample supply,
development, cause respiratory high prices make it difficult for
That figure had been more than infections and aggravate asthma. However an ageing and many diabetics to access the
halved to 450,000 by 2005. Seven million global death toll increasingly urbanised population insulin they need to manage their
Even if the situation is improving, the could make that more difficult. condition.
In 2019, fine particulate matter EEA warned in September that most
caused 53,800 premature deaths in EU countries were still above the “An older population is more “There are significant gaps in
Germany, 49,900 in Italy, 29,800 in recommended pollution limits, be sensitive to air pollution and a higher access to conditioning globally,
France and 23,300 in Spain. they European guidelines or more rate of urbanisation typically means particularly in lower income
ambitious WHO targets. that more people are exposed to PM countries,” Kiu Siang Tay, of WHO’s
Poland saw 39,300 deaths, the 2.5 concentrations, which tend to be Access to Medicines and Health
highest figure per head of population. According to the UN health body, higher in cities,” said the report. – ETX Products division, told reporters.
Studio
The EEA also registers premature In a fresh report, WHO decried
deaths linked to two other leading a betrayal of the solidarity showed
by the Canadian researchers who
discovered insulin 100 years ago. hormone, according to WHO
estimates, but only about half of
Frederick Banting and John them can access it.
Macleod sold the patent for A major problem is that the
insulin, which transformed a global insulin market remains
diagnosis of diabetes from a swift dominated by just three
death sentence to a manageable companies: Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk
disease, for just one Canadian and Sanofi, creating a “non-
dollar, insisting the discovery competitive market environment”.
“belongs to the world”. Another problem highlighted in
the report was that research and
“Unfortunately, that gesture of development in the area focuses
solidarity has been overtaken by a heavily on the needs in high-
multi-billion-dollar business that income countries, even though
has created vast access gaps,” lower-income nations have the
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom biggest burden.
Ghebreyesus said in a statement. “WHO is working with
Non-competitive countries and manufacturers to
Diabetes is divided into two types. close these gaps and expand
An estimated nine million people access to this life-saving medicine
for everyone who needs it,” Tedros
said.
Earlier this year, the UN agency
launched talks with insulin
manufacturers and others about
ways to meet the growing demand
“at prices that countries can afford”.
The industry had made some
commitments, including
participating in a prequalification
programme aimed at bringing
more manufacturers into the
Atmospheric pollution can harm lung development, cause respiratory infections and aggravate asthma. – ETX STUDIO market. – ETX Studio

LIFESTYLE

7theSun LYFE ON WEDNESDAY | NOVEMBER 17, 2021

█ BY JOHN TAN Rumah Tangsi. –
KUALA LUMPUR is a literal RUMAH TANGSI
The Kuala Lumpur Train Station. – PINTEREST

treasure trove of historical
architecture. These
prominent structures,
which range from gleaming
skyscrapers to magnificent natural
settings, demonstrate that our capital
city has a plethora of attractions to
offer. In fact, these consequential
gems are not only historically
significant but also aesthetically
beautiful.
Hence, if you are looking to get
stunning photos for your Instagram
feed, these local spots may just do the
trick! Since we have not been able to
travel for the past two years, it will
also be a great idea to explore KL and
rediscover its beauty once again.
Here are five historic buildings in
KL to visit during your next
photography adventure.

0 Sultan Abdul Samad Building 5 historic buildings that are
The Sultan Abdul Samad Building is made for Instagram
among the city’s earliest Moorish- o List of historic gems that fit well aesthetically on your IG and social media feeds
style buildings. It is located right
across Dataran Merdeka Square. The Sultan Abdul Samad that was built in 1928. Previously, it
Building. – JULIAN LEE was a simple wet market but was
It was built in the 18th century and quickly revamped into a handicrafts
was home to colonial officers during outlet by the early 1980s. Today, the
the British occupation. Now, it serves government has officially classified it
as an office for the ministers of as a Heritage Site.
Information, Communications and
Culture of Malaysia. In fact, the market has been
renovated numerous times to attract
Made entirely of brick, the younger generations and to foster a
building’s strong gothic, western and greater appreciation for racial
Moorish designs and colours serve as tolerance and integration.
the perfect backdrop for photography
shoots. This is especially true if you Throughout local festive seasons,
are looking to get the classic Victorian the market hosts a variety of vendors.
era throwback picture. The building is For instance, during Chinese New
also illuminated at night which Year, the bazaar is filled with Chinese
definitely adds further flavour to its treats and costumes.
appeal.
Opening hours: 24 hours (daily) Aside from that, the Central
Address: Jalan Raja, City Centre, Market uplifts the local art
50050 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah community by hosting art exhibitions
Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur regularly. So, if you are looking to get
0 Kuala Lumpur Train Station bright and vibrant photos for social
Situated at the southeast of the media, this may be the place for you,
National Mosque, the Kuala Lumpur especially during festive seasons!
Train Station is another significant Opening hours: 10am – 6pm
Moorish structure in the city. Address: Lot 3.04-3.06, 06, Jalan
Hang Kasturi, City Centre, 50050
Built-in the 19th century, the Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan
station used to function as the city’s Kuala Lumpur
main railway. This was until KL
Sentral took over in 2001. Currently, it entrepreneurs of the 20th century. event space. In fact, it is a popular Opening hours: 9am – 7pm 0 Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia
primarily functions as the When he and his family left, it was venue now for art exhibitions, Address: 10, Jalan Tangsi, Tasik Acting as the ambassador of Islamic
administrative head office of the converted into a luxe hotel known as wedding photoshoots and local Perdana, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Arts in Southeast Asia, The Islamic
Keretapi Tanah Melayu. Empire Hotel. The hotel eventually bazaars. Its bright yellow exterior, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur Arts Museum Malaysia (IAMM) is
rebranded as Peninsular Hotel but European-styled architectural façade 0 Central Market home to a variety of artefacts, as well
Thanks to its distinctive style, the failed to regain popularity. and wide-spaces are the perfect Unlike the previous places, Central as art, and art books nicely curated in
station has become a favourite recipe for sophisticated, classy and Market is an open-space based in KL its 12 galleries. The art objects on
attraction among locals and tourists. Fortunately, DBKL took it under elegant photos. display range from the tiniest pieces
One reason is its ability to transport its arm and turned it into a buzzing The Islamic Arts Museum. of jewellery to the largest scale of the
its guests back to the 1960s. The other – ISLAMIC ARTS Masjid al-Haram in Mecca.
is its marvellous exterior and MUSEUM MALAYSIA
spacious verandas which allows for The collection is a demonstration
street and wedding photography. of the Albukhary Foundation’s
Opening hours: 24 hours (daily) commitment to preserving the
Address: Bangunan Stesen Keretapi, culture, history and heritage of the
Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin, 50000 Islamic world.
Kuala Lumpur
0 Rumah Tangsi Visitors will definitely be amazed
Also known as Chow Kit Mansion, by the Islamic architectural design
Rumah Tangsi was originally built as and treasures, allowing them to
the grand residence of Loke Chow Kit. explore the culture and tradition of
He was among the earliest the Islamic world.
Opening hours: 9.30am – 6pm
Central Market. Address: Islamic Arts Museum
– LOW YEN YEING Malaysia, Jalan Lembah, Tasik
Perdana, 50480 Kuala Lumpur,
Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur

So, what are you waiting for? All
there is left to do now is grab your
camera (of course with your health
essential items too!) and embark on
your photography adventure.

Be sure to capture as many insta-
worthy photos for your Instagram as
you like!

FASHION & BEAUTY

8 theSun LYFE ON WEDNESDAY | NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Street bling Kairod has
o Tiffany & Co. has joined forces created a
with Supreme on a jewelry
collection and a logo T-shirt first
collection
ASHOCKWAVE of watches
rippled made by 3D
through printing. –
the world
of fashion this KAIROD
weekend when
legendary jeweler A matter of time
Tiffany & Co. and
luxury streetwear UNITING expertise with modernity and
giant Supreme tradition with innovation - that’s the challenge
simultaneously that Quentin Loiget, founder of the Kairod
posted a teaser on brand, decided to take up with this first
social media News of the collection of watches partially made by additive
suggesting a collaboration manufacturing - better known as 3D printing.
collaboration. sent shockwaves
Almost 24 hours later, the throughout the The goal is to harness the power of the latest
rumors were confirmed, with two new fashion industry technologies to enhance artisan craftsmanship,
simultaneous posts giving a clearer idea of – PIX VIA while also reducing waste.
what the fruit of this partnership will look TIFFANY&CO IG
like. The jeweller has indeed teamed up with launched Additive manufacturing, or 3D printing,
Supreme on a collection of sterling silver in the 1960s, the two takes the opposite approach to subtractive
jewelry, mixing the style and DNA of each houses explain on their manufacturing, where material is removed to
brand. respective Instagram pages. achieve a desired shape, the brand explains in a
Some pieces have a hint of bling – The collaboration, landing from statement. Here, 3D parts are built by adding
although this remains quite subtle – such as a Nov 11 worldwide – or Nov 13 in Japan – successive layers of material under computer
key-shaped keyring that turns into a pocket also includes a logo T-shirt. control.
knife, and a bracelet with several stars.
The collab also makes use of the fine, After featuring Beyoncé and Jay-Z in its to a new, younger Initially launched as part of a crowdfunding
high-end materials typically associated with last campaign, Tiffany & Co. appears to be target with this collection. campaign, this first collection is characterized
the expertise of Tiffany & Co. with a necklace continuing its drive to diversify and reach out It is embodied by various young by its minimalism. Indeed, the brand’s founder
made entirely of freshwater cultured pearls. talents, including the influential skater, wanted the final product to be accessible to as
Called Return to Tiffany, the collection designer and model Sean Pablo. – ETX many people as possible (priced from €160, or
draws inspiration from a series of pieces Studio around RM893).

Rolex tops the most-searched brands ... for fakes! Or at least initially, because the aim remains
to experiment, testing even the wildest
FORMER French President Nicolas Sarkozy Rolex tops the list of most-searched fake imitation handbags, with no less than 31,200 possibilities that 3D printing has to offer.
once said that if you don’t have a Rolex by 50 designer fashion brands. – ETX STUDIO searches per year.
then you’ve pretty much failed at life. This brand’s authentic products. The first Kairod model, which comes in three
phrase still seems to resonate among fashion It is followed by Gucci (15,600), Saint colors, has a case made from an organic
fans who don’t have the opportunity - or the Next in line are the luxury fashion house Laurent (13,200), Prada (12,000), Chanel polyamide – in turn made from castor seeds –
means - to afford one of the famous Louis Vuitton (156,000), the affordable Crocs (12,000) and Telfar (6,000) whose iconic tote and produced using a HP multi-jet fusion
watchmaker’s genuine articles. brand with its iconic rubber shoes (81,600), bags (the real ones) are snapped up like printer. The dial is made with the same material
and the designer fashion labels Gucci hotcakes. but by laser sintering – another process for 3D
The USwitch platform, with the help of (80,400) and Balenciaga (48,000). From fake handbags to counterfeit printing. Both were entrusted to Erpro Group.
the search tool Ahrefs, looked into the most cosmetics
sought-after brands for counterfeits in Looking specifically at designer bags, While fashion items are among the most The watch features interchangeable straps
several sectors - including fashion - in the Louis Vuitton is the most-searched brand for sought-after counterfeit goods, there’s also a made of Seaqual fabric using PET collected
run-up to Black Friday, a time of year when certain level of demand for fake cosmetics. from the oceans and wood fiber. The collection
consumers enjoy all kinds of discounts ahead also showcases the work of French artisans,
of the end-of-year celebrations. Turning to products of unknown origin whether for the hands (La Pratique in Morteau),
may seem surprising at a time when the glass (Verlux in Morteau) or the straps (Sibra
And the result is clear: Rolex is by far the consumers are shunning complex in Besançon).
most popular fashion brand for fakes, with formulations for simplicity and transparency.
no less than 228,000 searches per year. Nevertheless, fake versions of some beauty Although 3D printing is still rare in the
brands’ cosmetics are particularly popular. watchmaking and fashion sectors, many players
The watch manufacturer is followed by This is the case of Olaplex (1,800 annual are interested in the technology to help the
Yeezy, a more accessible brand, although the searches), La Mer (720) and Too Faced (600). – industry shape a more responsible future,
rarity of stock quickly pushes up prices. The ETX Studio particularly in terms of ecology.
study reports some 180,000 annual online
searches for counterfeit versions of the This is what Heron Preston recently did
when unveiling the first 3D-printed and
infinitely recyclable sneakers available to the
public.

The experiment allows a handful of lucky
people to wear these sneakers of the future for a
certain time, before returning the shoes to have
them made into new, updated pairs. – ETX
Studio

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COMMENT by Mohamed Ghouse Nasuruddin

Time for affirmative action
FORGET growth and development
if governance issues are not taken united nation with a sense of common culture among civil servants engaged in and politics.
care of. As far as mere mentioning and shared destiny, a fully moral and cartels of all kinds. The NTP, which operated from the
(mostly) the right things, the 12th ethical society, a scientific and Law enforcement officers are said to
Malaysia Plan (12MP) is a step in the right progressive society, an economically just be in cahoots with syndicates. And year 2011 to 2020, had nearly a decade to
direction. However, prerequisites to society, and a prosperous society with an politicians conspire with business elites achieve this, and we can safely say the
successful policy implementation economy that is fully competitive, with shady backgrounds involving specific areas targeted have largely
include sufficient supply of skilled human dynamic, robust and resilient. questionable off-shore accounts – all degraded due to the same issues
resources, sustainable funds and good made worse with what appears to be a mentioned.
governance. Without immediately addressing the “Unjust policies “pay to get away” scheme available for
root causes of these challenges, the and poor these elite individuals. That said, the 12MP does put some
Unfortunately, we have problems on concept of “Keluarga Malaysia” remains a governance This is encouragement of poor emphasis, which hinted at commitments
all three fronts due to persisting fantasy. lead to unfair governance, not reforms. on upholding integrity and eradication of
structural, economic and political issues. markets and This entrenched, interconnected, corruption in public service.
The same issues that have failed us in discrimination, well-oiled, self-enforcing machinery is a
In that regard, the 12MP generally achieving Vision 2020 over 30 years will which also stumbling block to growth and It is said that all government agencies
recognises all the right things that need to not be the same reasons that would allow shuns away development. will implement the Organisational
be addressed to achieve its visions. us to achieve Shared Prosperity Vision investors and The cure for the cancer of corruption Anti-Corruption Plan as outlined under
However, the combination of a short 2030 in under a decade. new market are ultimately morals and principles, but the National Anti-Corruption Plan to
timeframe to achieve the various players, instilling this will take some time, if ever. address governance, integrity and
ambitious wish lists in the backdrop of The relationship between good increases In the near term, the “vaccine” for the corruption issues within each
the said limitations begs the question of governance and economic prosperity is wealth pandemic of poor governance is radical organisation.
practicality and realism. firmly established in various anecdotal disparity, transparency (a component of good
and empirical research. promotes governance) and radical reforms can It is also said that the Malaysian
After all, a company with frequent disunity, only be possible with significant political Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009
management changes, with critical For example, researchers from reduces will. This is a step-by-step formula that will be enforced and enhanced, with
shortages of capable manpower and tight Tennessee State University published a innovation and has been recalcitrant in taking shape. So strategic partnerships between civil
finances must be laser-focused in its study in the Journal of Social and aggravates how can Malaysia reset the economy society organisations and political
objectives, and carefully prioritise its Economic Development on the impact of leakage of (one of the main themes of 12MP), parties to be undertaken to strengthen
business. Taking this analogy, if Malaysia governance on economic growth in limited funds. without immediately addressing crucial the fight against corruption.
has to focus on one item, immediate developing countries. They found that and necessary reforms?
and radical reformations on good two governance indicators namely Rule The 12MP mentions “overcome Time will tell what words such as
governance can start to pave the way in of Law and Control of Corruption have shortcomings in development approach, “enhanced”, “enforced”, “strengthened”
ensuring the right people (rare positive impacts, and that these are governance and implementation” as a “encouraged” and “partnerships”
individuals with the right type and level of “paramount importance to drive game changer under reforms and actually entail when/if these are
skillsets in a country with serious brain economic growth” for developing transformations. implemented.
drain issue) are in the right places, and nations. Again, it has all the buzzwords that
that limited (mostly borrowed) funds are many have been calling for, but how It matters not what is written in the
managed properly. J. Liu and colleagues (2018) serious is it? 12MP if the minister-in-charge or
investigated the impact of governance Under the “How will this be political appointees in the agencies and
After that, everything else can start to quality on economic growth in China achieved?” section of Game Changer the civil servants in charge of policy
fall into place. (which has seen a rapid economic growth 1: Imperatives for Reform and implementation have their own agendas.
and development) and found that high Transformation, “Strengthening
The 12MP and its predecessors have governance quality and human capital governance ecosystem” have been listed Poor governance is one of the main
mentioned about addressing good has a positive effect on economic growth, as one of the elements, which is akin reasons why Malaysia always falls short
governance through crucial reforms, among other findings. to a circular reference error in in implementation, despite fanciful and
but the seriousness and presence of Microsoft Excel. well-thought-of national plans.
political will in addressing this are Despite this, good governance and Of course, it is acknowledged that
severely in question. reforms are not listed as policy enablers the document is not meant to Unjust policies and poor governance
of the 12MP, but rather as “game provide detailed implementation and lead to unfair markets and
Issues such as fighting corruption, changers”. If anything, successfully operational contexts, but it needs discrimination, which also keep away
structural reforms to ensure separation of addressing these issues should be more granularity. investors and new market players,
powers for proper rule of law, and other a prerequisite of further policy More importantly, although words are increase wealth disparity, promote
cancers of governance bred implementations, measured with just words, they should at least imply disunity, reduce innovation and
from cronyism, cartels, syndicates well-defined and realistic key actual commitment to specific plans, aggravate leakage of limited funds.
and divisive/disruptive ethno-centric performance indicators. rather than mere targets or objectives
patronage politics run contrary to true that have been repeated before. Action speaks louder than words. This
inclusiveness and prosperity as Experts have mentioned that the As mentioned in the 12MP document is a problem that has brewed over many
envisioned in the 12MP. entire RM400 billion estimated for 12MP itself, the National Transformation decades and it will not go away just
development expenditure may have to be Policy (NTP) introduced a number because some consultants have updated
These governance loopholes have borrowed. As with any borrowed funds, of transformation programmes national policy documents with the latest
persisted and capitalised upon over many the most important thing is to ensure it is targeting improvements in specific words and trends.
decades, contributing to the failure of spent prudently and efficiently. areas such as governance, the economy
past plans, and arguably causing the It is time for affirmative reforms
inability to overcome all challenges to As the burden of increased debt is left towards good governance, just policies,
become a “fully developed” nation as to be dealt with by future generations, structures and legislations.
previously envisioned under Vision 2020. ensuring the money goes to growth and Ameen Kamal is the Head of Science &
development is paramount.
As outlined in 12MP, some of these Technology at EMIR Research, an
challenges include the establishment of a Unfortunately, despite the high stakes independent think tank focused on
and critical situation the country is in, the strategic policy recommendations
situation now is a pervasive corruption
based on rigorous research.
Comments: [email protected]

LETTERS [email protected]

Health and safety part of ‘good business’

AN organisation exists to perform its approach that treats people as the injuries continue to qualify for a The cost of the accident is matters. Though industries are
functions, and management effort is most valuable asset of an variety of benefits – annual leave, long perceived to be negligible and has allowed to operate as normal, most of
devoted to achieving the goals of the organisation. Finally, there is the service awards, bonuses etc. This is little impact to the company. The fact them are unable to attain the level of
organisation. In the course, an financial approach, which takes the because these benefits are based is that these are direct costs. It economic activity like before the
organisation will be exposed to view that all accidents are losses to an on an assumption of services and represents only a small proportion of pandemic.
circumstances which can threaten the organisation. not absence. Industrial injuries waste the total cost of accidents. There are
performance of the organisation. And time, be they the disabling or first aid the hidden costs, which are numerous In addition, they now have to fork
one such instance is through The approach based on legislative type. Every accident which lays an that the company has to bear. out additional expenses to abate the
loss-producing events like industrial or humanitarian aspects has no employee off work is a direct pandemic to prevent their workers
accidents. guarantee that safety and health interference with production. It is useful at this stage to consider from contracting it. The government
programmes will fully meet the needs how accidents affect profits. One does should revisit the budget to provide
Many companies profess they of an organisation. The economic From the production point of view, not have to be an accountant to see some incentives or subsidies to
have safety in place within their approach is realistic as it considers an those least able to support disabling that nothing has a more direct effect industries to enable them to maintain
organisations. Only the top tier accident as a financial loss to an injuries of their operators are the on profits than the losses associated their continued commitments to
companies are taking aggressive organisation. The approach aims to small and medium enterprises, which with accidents. safety and health.
actions to control safety. Many others persuade managers that money can are numerous in any industrial
also say they are concerned with be saved and profits increased if community. The gap in production If the daily production from a Conscientious, cost-minded
safety, and that is about all they do. accidents are reduced. has to be bridged by overtime at machine generating product valued managers would not take safety
When an accident happens, nobody penalty rates. at RM10,000 is available one day and lightly. They would treat safety as an
wants to be accountable. It is a fact that employees are hired not the next because of an accident, it investment, with significant returns
so that their labour may contribute to Many people have the perception is quite obvious that the daily income both humane and economic.
In Malaysia, the management the profit of an organisation. The that because the company pays out of the company has been reduced by
attitude towards safety and health can contribution can only be made when money in medical expenses, this is RM10,000. The challenge is to have health
be categorised to some extent. There the employee is on the job. No the sole cost of the accident to the and safety issues integrated into the
is the legislative attitude, which says production is made by the employee company. Moreover, the medical In the recently announced budget business process.
“comply with the law, but no more”. who is absent on accident injuries. expenses and operator wages could by the government, industries
Then there is the humanitarian be recovered from Socso. lamented that there was no allocation Wong Soo Kan
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KL MARKET SUMMARY i-Serve Online Mall raided, documents and cash seized
November 16, 2021

INDICES CHANGE KUALA LUMPUR: A joint enforcement agency collaboration to eradicate financial higher – and imprisonment not exceeding
FBMEMAS action has been taken against i-Serve Online crimes in Malaysia. 15 years,” said BNM.
FBMKLCI 11,263.47 -8.28 Mall Sdn Bhd and its related affiliates as the As a safeguard, members of the public
CONSUMER PRODUCTS 1,522.89 +0.55 company has been suspected of committing It was coordinated by the National Anti- are reminded to only place deposits and/or
INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS 598.64 -0.71 various offences including under the Financial Crime Centre with BNM as the invest with parties licensed or registered
CONSTRUCTION 200.05 +0.11 Financial Services Act 2013 (FSA) and the lead agency, along with the Securities with the relevant authorities.
FINANCIAL SERVICES 164.04 -2.00 Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Commission Malaysia (SC), the Companies “BNM and the SC strongly urge the
ENERGY 15,153.99 -1.81 Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Commission Malaysia, the Malaysian Anti- public to be vigilant when investing with
TELECOMMUNICATIONS 781.50 +2.50 Activities Act 2001 (AMLA). Corruption Commission, the Royal Malaysia local or foreign companies offering various
HEALTH CARE 657.06 +3.04 Police and CyberSecurity Malaysia. investment opportunities which promise
TRANSPORTATION 2,354.35 -34.95 In a statement yesterday, Bank Negara high returns.
PROPERTY 904.06 +4.62 Malaysia (BNM) said 22 premises linked to i- “Members of the public are advised that “If members of the public are aware or
PLANTATION 739.95 -4.96 Serve Online Mall and its affiliates located in under section 137(1) of the FSA, it is an have been approached with such
FBMSHA 6,521.36 -34.28 Kuala Lumpur and Selangor were raided on offence for any person to accept deposits investment opportunities promoted on
FBMACE 12,266.49 -10.38 Nov 11, and relevant documents were seized without a licence, and investigations for social media, e-mails or telephone, they are
TECHNOLOGY 6,858.23 -116.60 to assist in the joint investigation. money laundering offences will also be encouraged to report the matter by
99.48 -0.08 undertaken under the AMLA. contacting either BNM at
“The raids also resulted in the freezing of [email protected] or the SC at
TURNOVER VALUE 45 bank accounts in seven banks and seizing “If convicted, the person may be [email protected],” it added. –
3.150 BIL RM2.255 BIL of cash totalling RM118.7 million,” it said. imposed a fine of not less than five times the Bernama
sum or value of the proceeds of unlawful
The central bank said the joint activities at the time the offence was
enforcement action was part of an inter- committed – or RM5 million, whichever is

5 MOST ACTIVES MAHB free to form JVs for
November 16, 2021

STOCK VOL CLSG (sen) +/– (sen) airport expansion projects
PDZ 102,414,100 7.5 -1.0
KNM 101,062,800 17.0 -1.5
BRAHIMS 22.0 +3.0
MOBILIA-WA 99,432,500 5.5 +4.0
ARBB 99,323,500 19.5 +3.0
83,769,800

5 TOP GAINERS o But airport operator has
November 16, 2021 decided to postpone plans
until it has sufficient cash
STOCK VOL CLSG (RM) +/– RM flow to cover expenses Currently,
MYTECH 2,154,000 6,58 0.73 MAHB has to
BSLCORP 22,988,400 2.02 0.46 KUALA LUMPUR: The Transport Ministry bear the
YINSON 9,089,500 6.00 0.25 (MoT) does not prohibit Malaysia Airports operating
KOBAY 1,056,200 5.75 0.24 Holdings Bhd (MAHB) from forming joint costs for all 39
HEIM 21,500 22.60 0.20 ventures (JVs) with private entities to carry out airports under
airport expansion projects. its network
5 TOP LOSERS nationwide,
November 16, 2021 However, MAHB had chosen to postpone which comes
the implementation of the project until it had up to RM140
STOCK VOL CLSG (RM) +/– RM sufficient cash flow to cover its expenses, said million per
RAPID 301,500 9.21 0.75 Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong. month. –
TAFI 18,817,900 3.03 0.70 BERNAMAPIX
CARZO 1,000 2.87 0.69 He noted that, currently, MAHB has to bear Subang Airport as an international aerospace
PMBTECH-WA 10,000 9.36 0.66 the operating costs for all 39 airports under its hub as decided by the Cabinet on March 2,
GENETEC 726,200 41.60 0.64 network nationwide, which comes up to 2005,” he said.
RM140 million per month. Meanwhile, no approval has been given on
EXCHANGE RATES NOVEMBER 16, 2021 On the “takeover” of the Sultan Abdul Aziz the construction of an aerodrome for the Kulim
“When the situation returns to normal, it Shah Airport (Subang Airport), Wee stressed International Airport (KXP) construction
Foreign currency Bank sell Bank buy Bank buy will not be a problem to carry out the airport that the government had no plans to approve project to date, as provided under the Civil
expansion project, especially at the Penang the takeover or sale of any part of Subang Aviation (Aerodrome Operation) Regulations
1 US DOLLAR TT/OD TT OD International Airport. Airport to any private business entities. 2016.
1 AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR 4.2260 4.1010 4.0910 Wee said the final approval on the proposed
1 BRUNEI DOLLAR 3.1210 2.9980 2.9820 “We still have the proposal, but if it were to Wee said the rights and operation of the construction of the KXP will only be considered
1 CANADIAN DOLLAR 3.1210 3.0310 3.0230 be implemented at this time, it would pose a Subang Airport remained as stipulated under when the National Airport Strategic Plan study
1 EURO 3.3740 3.2830 3.2710 financial constraint for MAHB,” he said when the Lease Agreement with MAHB, where is completed. – Bernama
1 NEWZEALAND DOLLAR 4.8130 4.6570 4.6370 winding up the debate on the Supply Bill 2022 MAHB would operate, manage and maintain
1 SINGAPORE DOLLAR 2.9890 2.8790 2.8630 at the policy level in the Dewan Rakyat the airport including occupying, using and
1 STERLING POUND 3.1210 3.0310 3.0230 yesterday. controlling the airport until 2034 (operating
1 SWISS FRANC 5.6750 5.4970 5.4770 agreement) and 2067 (lease agreement).
100 UAE DIRHAM 4.5560 4.4490 4.4340
100 BANGLADESHTAKA 116.4100 110.3900 110.1900 “MAHB is responsible for developing
100 CHINESE RENMINBI 5.0080 4.7020 4.5020
100 HONGKONG DOLLAR 66.2000 63.6000 Pos Malaysia Q3 net loss widens to RM43.9 million
100 INDIAN RUPEE 54.8300 52.1100 N/A
100 INDONESIAN RUPIAH 5.7700 5.4200 51.9100 PETALING JAYA: Pos Malaysia Bhd’s net loss for in postal services following the decrease in mail physical stores and malls reopening, there is
100 JAPANESE YEN 0.0308 0.0279 5.2200 its third quarter ended Sept 30, 2021 widened to and parcel volume handled especially from some short-term uncertainty with the e-
100 NEWTAIWAN DOLLAR 3.7070 3.5910 0.0229 RM43.9 million from a net loss of RM7.43 million contract customers. commerce parcel sector, excluding the seasonal
100 PAKISTAN RUPEE 16.3000 3.5810 in the same quarter of the previous year due to spikes during the 10.10, 11.11, and Christmas
100 PHILIPPINE PESO 2.4700 N/A higher finance costs and lower revenue. The logistics segment registered higher shopping peaks.
100 QATAR RIYAL 8.5600 2.2900 N/A revenue by 12% at RM259.4 million during the
100 SAUDI RIYAL 117.3700 8.0600 2.0900 For the quarter, revenue slid 13.9% to current period, mainly from the freight “The management is increasingly confident
100THAI BAHT 113.9300 111.4200 7.8600 RM536.26 million from RM623.03 million management business (particularly from freight that the turnaround plan is starting to show
13.4900 108.1600 111.2200 reported previously. forwarding) and the automotive business (largely improvements, and that the group should see
11.9500 107.9600 from the increased number of vehicles shipped improved results by year-end. The group remains
11.5500 For the nine months period, its net loss and the commencement of a new warehouse). cautious on its financial performance for the
widened to RM212.52 million from RM75.67 remaining financial year ending Dec 31, 2021.
Source: Malayan Banking Berhad/Bernama million mainly due to lower revenue and Its aviation segment contributed higher Pos Malaysia will continue executing its
impairment of property, plant and equipment. revenue by 21% at RM152.1 million mainly from turnaround initiatives, improving both service
Revenue declined 6.84% to RM1.67 billion from increased contribution from higher cargo and efficiency to create the platform to capitalise
RM1.79 billion previously. tonnage handled and increased numbers of on the ongoing e-commerce growth
flights. opportunities,“ the group said.
During this period, its postal segment saw a
13% decline in revenue contributed by the drop As the Covid-19 situation improves with both

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BSL Corp secures RM14.58m contract from SDU

PETALING JAYA: BSL Corp Bhd’s Hoo Wai Keong said the company will prospects are good due to the strong into an agreement to acquire SDU. This sector. BSLCorp will be able to
wholly owned subsidiary Ban Seng manufacture and supply integrated demand in the semiconductor sector acquisition is pending completion. provide the manufacturing capacity
Lee Industries Sdn Bhd (BSLI) has console, sheet metal fabrication, which is experiencing a supply and capability to support SDU’s
received a letter of award amounting precision machining, modular crunch. The demand is across the “The acquisition of SDU will customer demand.
to US$3.5 million (RM14.58 million) assembly, metal stamping and Printed board from demand in basic enable BSL Corp to tap into this
from SDU Pte Ltd to nominate BSLI Circuit Board Assembly, and electrical microcontrollers and memory chips to market and enhance the depth and “The company is optimistic that the
as the manufacturer to fabricate and components to SDU. The supplies to the most sophisticated high- breadth of the current product mix acquisition will positively impact BSL
supply semiconductor components, SDU will be made in phases according performance processors. Demand is and sector exposure. With this Corp’s operations. The semiconductor
sub-assembly modules, and other to purchase orders issued by SDU. across all sectors in particular the proposed acquisition, BSL Corp will division will form a new growth engine
business-related to SDU’s principal computing, wireless communications, be able to increase its presence in the for BSL Corp and complement its current
activities. “SDU is a qualified approved and automotive,” said Hoo. semiconductors industry. This is part operations as the group transitions to an
vendor of a few major semiconductor of our strategy to fast-forward our electronic manufacturer services
BSL Corp executive director Brian manufacturers in Singapore and its BSL Corp had on Nov 10 entered exposure into the semiconductor company,” Hoo said.

JF Tech delivers record BRIEFS FGV APPOINTS ELEVATE TO
quarterly net profit, revenue ASSESS LABOUR OPERATIONS

o Lower cost, stronger PETALING JAYA: FGV Holdings Bhd has
sales propel earnings above appointed Elevate as the independent
RM5 million mark auditing firm to conduct an assessment of
FGV’s operations against the 11
PETALING JAYA: JF Technology Bhd landscape. With the group’s prudent planning deployment and the accelerating electric vehicle International Labour Organization
achieved its best-ever quarterly earnings in and careful execution, we are confident to adoption worldwide. We expect the facility Indicators of Forced Labour. The
the first quarter ended Sept 30, 2021 as net navigate through any challenges ahead.” expansion to be completed by the third quarter assessment is part of FGV’s efforts towards
profit hit RM5.04 million, a 25.7% jump from of 2022 barring unforeseen circumstances. petitioning for the revocation of the
RM4.01 million a year ago, attributed to lower “The group’s test engineering solutions Withhold Release Order by the US Customs
operating cost to revenue ratio in addition to business, JF TestSense, has been making “Over in China, the group reached a new and Border Protection. Elevate is an
stronger sales. encouraging progress. This new growth driver milestone following the commencement of independent sustainability and supply
has started contributing to our earnings in operations at our new manufacturing facility chain service provider with vast experience
This was the first time JF Tech’s quarterly Q1’22 and we are stepping up our efforts to in Kunshan, China. It is envisaged that the in advancing social compliance and
net profit hit the RM5 million mark. This build on the positive momentum. We are facility in China will greatly enhance JF Tech’s addressing forced labour risks.
translated into a respectable net profit margin actively prospecting new customers and footprint and network in China.
of 44.5% for the quarter. potential partners to scale our business, the YINSON, RUBBEREX AT RISK
process of which will accelerate further “All in all, the group’s prospects remain OF SHARIAH LIST EXIT: RHB
It also posted a record revenue of RM11.32 following the reopening of international promising underpinned the abovementioned
million, a surge of 23.8% from RM9.14 million borders. This test engineering business factors with the execution of our growth KUALA LUMPUR: Yinson Holdings Bhd and
in the same quarter last year, stemming essentially equips the group with a new drivers continue to be our key focal point. We Rubberex Corporation (M) Bhd are at risk of
largely from sustained strong demand from its dimension of growth.” anticipate more growth drivers to come on- dropping out from the syariah-compliant
customers. Revenue from Malaysia and China stream in the coming quarters. The group list for failing to meet the 33% cash and
rose 56.7% and 26.7% on-year to RM4.6 Foong said the construction of its facility in expects the financial performance in the debt ratios threshold, said RHB Investment
million and RM3.6 million respectively in Kota Damansara is under way. This will be its current financial will be satisfactory barring Bank Bhd. “After screening the financial
Q1’22. The group’s gross profit margin test contacting Center of Excellence in any unforeseen circumstances,” Foong said. metrics of the syariah-compliant stocks
remained high at 78.4%. Malaysia. under our coverage, we flag two stocks –
On balance sheet strength, the group Yinson and Rubberex – which have failed to
Managing director Datuk Foong Wei “The doubling of our capacity allows us to continues to be in a net cash position, with net meet the financial ratios requirement,”
Kuong said it is thrilled to kick off its new fiscal seize the strong demand from the cash per share of 8.7 sen as at end-September analyst Alexander Chia said in a note
year on a high note with a recordbreaking semiconductor industry, which has been 2021, backed by net assets of 13.0 sen per share. yesterday. – Bernama
quarterly top- and bottom-line performance growing at an exciting pace. This growing
amid the demanding operating conditions trend is expected to persist in the foreseeable Last week, JF Tech said it will seek a listing STRAITS ENERGY JOINS
due to the Covid-19 pandemic. future on the back of the game-changing 5G transfer from the ACE Market to the Main FORCES WITH BAICELLS
Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities.
“Looking ahead, we continue to hold a PETALING JAYA: Straits Energy Resources
positive view on the group’s outlook premised Bhd (formerly Straits Inter Logistics Bhd) has
upon the growth plans and the upward entered into a memorandum of
trajectory of the global semiconductor understanding with Baicells Technologies
industry notwithstanding the challenging Co Ltd to collaborate in and drive the
growing wireless network communication
CJ Century to provide logistics services to Astro business opportunities of the 4G and 5G
rollout and the digital transformation of the
PETALING JAYA: CJ Century Logistics service offering to a major household brand in net lettable space in excess of 4.5 million sq ft oil and gas industry through the Internet of
Holdings Bhd has signed a warehousing, Malaysia. We believe Astro’s strategic and (418,000 sq m) and employs more than 1,000 Things (IoT) in Malaysia and regionally.
fulfilment and logistics services agreement long-term view on their supply chain priorities people nationwide. Straits Energy intends to drive the digital
with Measat Broadcast Network Systems Sdn fits well with what CJ Century does best. transformation of the oil and gas industry
Bhd (Astro). Having partnered with some of the nation’s Astro group COO and Pay-TV CEO Euan by enhancing the usage of automation,
largest and most successful companies over Smith said it is confident CJ Century’s supply surveillance, remote operations and big
The agreement to supply logistics services many years gives us the confidence that we chain management capabilities and data analytics.
to Astro takes effect on Dec 1, 2021 for an can assist Astro in fulfilling their logistics operational excellence will play a pivotal role
initial period of three years, with an option to needs in the years to come,” he added. in increasing flexibility for its installers and PALM OIL PRODUCERS GROUP
extend for two more years. reducing delivery, installation and service TO GET FOUR NEW MEMBERS
CJ Century’s model of value-added lead times of Astro Ultra and Ulti Boxes for
CJ Century CEO Steven CH Teow shared solutions encompasses warehousing and customers, as well as delivering better cost KUALA LUMPUR: The Council of Palm Oil
that the award comes at an opportune time distribution services that are scaled and efficiency. Producing Countries (CPOPC) will get four
and marks the beginning of a new milestone customised to cater to the needs of discerning new members, namely Colombia, Ghana,
for CJ Century, particularly after the recent customers as well as improve operational “With CJ Century’s customised solutions, Honduras and Papua New Guinea,
disposal of its lossmaking courier services efficiency that positively enhance the clientele we will be able to deliver a holistic easy-to- Plantation Industries and Commodities
unit. and their end customers. The company has use, go-to platform and seamless Minister Datuk Zuraida Kamaruddin told
entertainment for our customers.” the Dewan Rakyat yesterday. Indonesia and
“This new award enables us to expand our Malaysia are the current members of
CPOPC, an inter-governmental organisation
Sime Darby revs up auto division’s mobility strategy established in November 2015. – Bernama

PETALING JAYA: Sime Darby Bhd is Sime Darby acknowledges the evolution in group CEO Datuk Jeffri Salim Davidson said HAAS ASIA’S SMART RENTAL
launching future-focused plans for its motor the industry and is taking steps to future-proof in a statement yesterday. RAISES RM4.6M FROM ECF
division, with the establishment of a mobility its motor business.
special task force to explore new trends and Engine One refers to the group’s existing PETALING JAYA: Haas Asia Sdn Bhd’s smart
opportunities for growth in the automotive “We have developed a mobility strategy as motor business which it is continuing to subscription business Smart Rental has
sector, particularly in shared mobility and in part of our efforts to revolutionise and strengthen, while Engine Two relates to its raised RM4.6 million from 177 investors in
the electrification of the industry. transform our motors division to be ready for future-focused strategies to capitalise on new just one month, exceeding its minimum
the future of automotive. Our thrust into mobility trends. target amount by more than three times.
As part of this mobility strategy, the group mobility is our Engine Two to Sime Darby This project was facilitated by equity
has invested a total of RM42 million to date in Motors’ Engine One, which we are continuing Sime Darby Motors is the automotive arm crowdfunding (ECF) platform, MyStartr,
mobility players. to fortify to its full potential,” Sime Darby of Sime Darby, with operations across nine which was approved by the Securities
markets in the Asia-Pacific region. Commission for the Malaysia Co-Investment
Fund. MyStartr aims to raise funds for 5,000
small and medium enterprises by 2030.

E-MOTORBIKE JOINS GDEX FLEET

PETALING JAYA: GDEX Bhd yesterday
launched the first electric vehicle in its fleet
with the unveiling of the GDEX all-electric
motorcycle. The electric motorcycle is part
of GDEX’s Go Green initiatives. GDEX will
explore electric bicycles and tricycles next,
to cater to different segments, such as
neighbourhoods.

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Take-private deal could value Razer at up to HK$35b

HONG KONG: A consortium led by top executives investors typically pay more attention to tech firms has yet to decide whether to invest, said the first riding a gaming boom as lockdowns over Covid-19
of Razer Inc plans to value the Hong Kong-listed from mainland China, they added. two sources and another person. kept people at home, versus a net loss of US$17.7
maker of gaming hardware at up to HK$35 billion million a year earlier.
(RM19 billion) in a deal to take it private, said two Shares of Razer were up more than 10% by 0521 The talks have advanced and the consortium
people with direct knowledge of the matter. GMT yesterday, after giving up some of their aims to announce the deal by the end of 2021, the Razer went public at HK$3.88 per share in the
increase of 23% in afternoon trade following the first two sources said. Asian financial hub in 2017, in a stellar debut
Chairman Min-Liang Tan and non-executive Reuters report. powered by strong retail demand for new
director Kaling Lim, with a combined stake of It aims to eventually list Razer in New York to technology stocks.
nearly 60% in Razer, lead the group offering up to In late October, the company said in a filing Tan exploit higher valuations for tech stocks, they
HK$4 a share, the two sources said, or almost and Lim were in preliminary talks with financial added. But its share price more than halved last month
double its average price of HK$2.1 over the past investors to explore the possibility of a transaction. from this year’s peak of HK$3.36 in February, while
month. Founded in the United States and Singapore in the benchmark Hang Seng Index fell 24% over the
The consortium is also in talks with private 2005, Razer has expanded from wireless mice to same period.
The move comes as the consortium believes equity firm CVC Capital Partners for the buyout, make gaming laptops and keyboards besides
Razer, based in the United States and Singapore, said one of the two sources, and two others with other accessories. However, the shares have jumped 30% to five-
has been undervalued in Hong Kong, where knowledge of the matter. month highs since the October filing on investor
It swung to a record net profit of US$31.3 talks. – Reuters
Buyout firm KKR has also studied the deal but million (RM130 million) in the first half of 2021,

Among Hui’s luxury BRIEFS SIA LIKELY TO RESUME 737 MAX
assets is a 60m yacht FLIGHTS THIS YEAR, SAYS EXEC
called Event estimated
to be worth US$60 SINGAPORE: Singapore Airlines Ltd (SIA)
million. – REUTERSPIX expects to resume Boeing Co 737 MAX
flights before the end of the year, a senior
Evergrande chief scrambles executive said yesterday, in a positive sign
to pay debts with own assets for the model’s return in Asia. The city-
state’s aviation regulator approved 737
o Hui Ka Yan selling some of his luxury homes, private jets selling some art and calligraphy to raise fresh MAX flights in September, more than two
and yacht in order to meet developer’s bond repayments capital, said the source. The source declined years after they were grounded following
to be named due to the sensitivity of the two deadly crashes. But Singapore Airlines
HONG KONG: As developer China Hui pledged one of his Hong Kong situation. has not returned them to service yet
Evergrande Group scrambles to meet its debt mansions of around 5,000 sq ft in The Peak, because it needs the green light from
obligations, its founder is freeing up funds Hong Kong’s most prestigous residential The source also said Evergrande sold two other countries to fly the 737 MAX in their
from luxury assets including art, calligraphy enclave, for a loan from China Construction Gulfstream jets in recent weeks. airspace and land the plane. India,
and two high-end homes, according to filings Bank in October, according to a filing with Malaysia, Australia and Japan are among
and a person with knowledge of the matter. Hong Kong’s Land Registry. The Wall Street Journal reported earlier other Asian countries that have approved
this month Evergrande raised more than the plane’s return to service. Singapore
Chinese authorities have told Evergrande Around HK$300 million (RM160 million) US$50 million (RM208 million) by selling two Airlines has six 737 MAX planes in its fleet
chairman Hui Ka Yan, 63, to use some of his was raised to repay an overdue Evergrande of its private jets to American aircraft and another 31 on order to be used for
personal wealth to help pay bondholders, two bond, local media reported. investors. flights around Asia. – Reuters
separate people with knowledge of the matter
told Reuters last month. The tycoon, ranked as Asia’s wealthiest Hui also owns a 60m yacht called Event THAILAND TO RECOVER ONLY
man in 2017, pledged a second luxury house estimated to be worth US$60 million, as well IN H2 2022 AFTER TOURISM
Evergrande’s troubles in meeting bond on The Peak to Orix Asia Capital Ltd on Nov 8 as a private Airbus jet, according to Chinese REOPENING: SURVEY
repayments have rattled markets and left for an undisclosed amount, according to the media reports.
many of its investors, creditors and suppliers Land Registry. BANGKOK: Thailand’s economy is
in financial chaos. Hui and Evergrande did not respond to expected to recover only in the second half
With sweeping views over the city’s requests for comment regarding his aircraft, of next year despite the opening up of the
Guo Hui, whose cleaning business is owed gleaming skyscrapers, the properties are yacht and other assets. tourism sector as people are concerned
more than 18 million yuan (RM11.6 million) worth around HK$800 million each, an estate about new waves of coronavirus
by Evergrande, had to sell his Porsche agent told Reuters. While Hui’s net worth has plunged over the infections, a university survey showed
Cayenne and an apartment to raise cash and past few years from around US$45 billion in yesterday. The Southeast Asian country
pay debts. Raised by his grandmother in a rural 2017, he is still estimated to be worth US$11.3 this month welcomed its first foreign
village, Hui founded Evergrande in 1996 in billion, according to the Hurun China Rich tourists without quarantine requirements
“He should be selling his things,“ Guo told southern Guangzhou city, supplying low- List 2021, released last month. after more than a year of restrictions. While
Reuters. “He had no choice once the priced homes and building a fortune. the reopening has raised hopes for the
authorities made him.” But even as he moves to sell some of his economic recovery, most people surveyed
Under Hui’s orders, Evergrande has been personal assets, the proceeds raised pale in did not have very high expectations due to
comparison to Evergrande’s liabilities of more concerns about fresh outbreaks that will
than US$300 billion equivalent roughly to the lead to containment measures again, the
gross domestic product of South Africa. – University of the Thai Chamber of
Reuters Commerce said. Southeast Asia’s second-
largest economy contracted less than
expected in the third quarter as domestic
activity started to recover from the
coronavirus-driven slump. – Reuters

GOOGLE EARMARKS US$740M
FOR AUSTRALIA TO MEND TIES

SYDNEY: Google will spend A$1 billion
(RM3.1 billion) in Australia over five years,
the internet giant said yesterday, resetting
ties months after a threat to pull its services
to avoid tougher government regulation.
The main operating unit of Alphabet Inc said
it planned to expand cloud infrastructure,
set up a research hub staffed by Australian
researchers and engineers, and partner with
science agency the Commonwealth
Scientific and Industrial Research
Organisation. Google Australia managing
director Mel Silva, who earlier this year
threatened to block Google’s search engine
in the country, said the spending plan would
bring significant technology resources and
investment. At a parliamentary hearing in
January, Silva said Google might block its
search engine in Australia to avoid new laws
forcing the company and social media
operator Facebook Inc to pay news outlets
for content posted to their websites.
However, the law went ahead and Google
backed away from its threat. – Reuters

Bitcoin falls more than 4% to near US$60,000

SINGAPORE: Bitcoin, the world’s biggest and best- market value, was down 4.5% at US$4,355.4. Matthew Dibb, chief operating officer at It went through a major upgrade, called
known cryptocurrency, fell more than 4% yesterday Cryptocurrency analysts said there did not Singapore-based crypto asset manager Stack Taproot, on Sunday that enables its blockchain to
as it extended a decline through a week that also Funds. execute more complex transactions, potentially
included an upgrade to its blockchain. seem to be any news driving the declines, and the widening the virtual currency’s use cases and
moves seemed driven by profit taking after the Bitcoin’s value has more than doubled since making it a little more competitive with ethereum
Bitcoin fell to US$60,350 at its lowest for the sharp run-up. June, driven by mainstream adoption of for processing smart contracts. Smart contracts
day, taking losses from a record high of US$69,000 cryptocurrencies and, more recently, the launch of are self-executing transactions whose results
struck on Nov 10 to more than 11%. “There is a lack of news and this is some pure futures-based bitcoin exchange-traded funds in depend on pre-programmed inputs. – Reuters
selling of spot and some additions of short selling. the United States.
Ether, the second-biggest cryptocurrency by Outside of this, there is no significant news,“ said

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Sakkari wins Sabalenka slugfest

302 Jobs 322 Notices MARIA SAKKARI won a rollercoaster match previous meetings with the Belarusan.
against Aryna Sabalenka 7-6(1), 6-7(6), 6-3 “I was up a break, then she was up a break.
WE ARE HIRING 322 Notices yesterday to advance to the semifinals of the
WTA Finals, where the in-form Greek will meet It was just a matter of who took the chances. I
Digital Marketing DDAALLAAMM MMAAHHKKAAMMAAHH TTIINNGGGGII red-hot Estonian Anett Kontaveit. think at the end I just played with my heart
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SSEELLAANNGGOORR DDAARRUULL EEHHSSAANN biggest hitters, Sakkari battled back from a The demonstrative top-seeded Sabalenka
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digital roadmap, creative campaigns that aligned with BBAA--2288NNCCCC--446655--1100//22002211 win-or-go-home group match. double faults.
the business goals and directions.
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· Plan and manage our social media platforms. AAkkttaa SSyyaarriikkaatt 22001166 a wild second set, unleashing a punishing blasted a ball into the stands but, in a moment
· Able to create content & produce graphics for social backhand winner to convert her fourth set of levity, shot the chair umpire a wry grin when
media postings. DDaann point and bring the Guadalajaran crowd to video replay overturned his call that her serve
· Prepare a copywriting for marketing campaign. DDaallaamm PPeerrkkaarraa PPAANNZZAANNAA EENNTTEERRPPRRIISSEE their feet. was out, leading to a loud ovation.
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Requirements: Sakkari’s fitness proved the difference in Earlier in the day, Poland’s Iga Swiatek
- Diploma/Degree in Marketing, Digital Marketing or AANNTTAARRAA the deciding set and she pumped her arms defeated birthday girl Paula Badosa 7-5, 6-4.
KKHHAAJJAAHHAARRII CCOONNSSTTRRUUCCTTIIOONN SSDDNN BBHHDD triumphantly when a worn down Sabalenka
equivalent ((NNoo..SSyyaarriikkaatt ::118844118888--AA)) misfired on match point in the high-altitude The stakes were low since the 24-year-old
- Excellent understanding of digital marketing Mexican city. Badosa had already advanced to the semis,
...... PPEEMMPPEETTIISSYYEENN where she will meet fellow Spaniard Garbine
concepts and best practices DDAANN “It was a rollercoaster match from both of Muguruza for the first time, and Swiatek had
- Required Skill(s): Google Adwords, Google Analytics, PPAANNZZAANNAA EENNTTEERRPPRRIISSEE SSDDNN BBHHDD us,” said Sakkari, who had lost in her four already been eliminated following losses to
((NNoo..SSyyaarriikkaatt ::8833557733--PP)) both Sakkari and Sabalenka. – Reuters
SEO/SEM, Social media marketing and optimization
…… RREESSPPOONNDDEENN Serbs up DjokovicopensFinals
Send in your application with your photo NNOOTTIISS PPEENNGGIIKKLLAANNAANN bid with win over Ruud
to [email protected] NNOOTTIISS aaddaallaahh ddeennggaann iinnii ddiibbeerriikkaann NOVAK DJOKOVIC began his attempt
bbaahhaawwaa ssuuaattuu ppeettiissyyeenn uunnttuukk to equal Roger Federer’s record years, Italy is like a second home for me,”
mmeenngggguulluunnggkkaann ssyyaarriikkaatt yyaanngg number of ATP Finals triumphs with Djokovic said.
ddiinnaammaakkaann ddiiaattaass oolleehh MMaahhkkaammaahh a straight-sets 7-6 (7-4), 6-2 win over
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ddiippeerrsseerraahhkkaann oolleehh PPeemmppeettiissyyeenn our sport, to finish No. 1 at the end of the year
yyaanngg ddiinnaammaakkaann ddiiaattaass ddaann Casper Ruud yesterday. you have to play really well, consistently and
PPeettiissyyeenn tteerrsseebbuutt ddiiaarraahhkkaann uunnttuukk World No. 1 Djokovic is looking to with a lot of success throughout the year on
ddiiddeennggaarr oolleehh MMaahhkkaammaahh TTiinnggggii complete a remarkable year with a sixth Finals every surface. I’m very proud.”
yyaanngg bbeerrssiiddaanngg ddii SShhaahh AAllaamm ppaaddaa title after only just missing out on claiming all In a later match, Russian Rublev impressed
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ddaann mmaannaa--mmaannaa ppeemmiiuuttaanngg aattaauu off to a strong start against eighth seed Ruud, Tsitsipas and sits behind Djokovic in the
ppeennyyuummbbaanngg ssyyaarriikkaatt tteerrsseebbuutt yyaanngg winning in around 90 minutes. standings by virtue of winning one game fewer
iinnggiinn mmeennyyookkoonngg aattaauu mmeemmbbaannttaahh He sits top of the Green Group ahead of than the 20-time Grand Slam champion.
ppeerriinnttaahhddiiddaallaammPPeettiissyyeenniittuubboolleehhllaahh Andrey Rublev, who beat Stefanos Tsitsipas in The fifth seed finished bottom of his group
hhaaddiirr ppaaddaa wwaakkttuu ppeerrbbiiccaarraaaann ddeennggaann straight sets, and is looking to cap a on his Finals debut last year but is now in a
sseennddiirriinnyyaa aattaauu mmeellaalluuii ppeegguuaammnnyyaa memorable season that sees him close as the strong position to make the semifinals ahead
bbaaggii mmaakkssuudd iittuu ddaann sseessaalliinnaann top-ranked player for a record seventh time. of his match with Djokovic today.
PPeettiissyyeenn aakkaann ddiibbeekkaallkkaann kkeeppaaddaa Djokovic attracted wild applause from the “There’s not much to say, he’s one of the
mmaannaa--mmaannaa ppeemmiiuuttaanngg aattaauuppuunn Turin crowd when he insisted on speaking in greatest players in history,” said Rublev.
ppeennyyuummbbaanngg ssyyaarriikkaatt tteerrsseebbuutt Italian for his on-court interview after the “I hope I’m going to win a couple of games.
yyaanngg bbeerrkkeehheennddaakkkkaann yyaanngg ssaammaa match, before which he was honoured once The only thing I can do is do my best and
oolleehh bbeerrttaannddaattaannggaann ddii bbaawwaahh aattaass again for being the world’s top player. believe in myself.”
ppeemmbbaayyaarraann ccaajj yyaanngg ddiitteettaappkkaann “It’s a great feeling being back here in It was an excellent return to form for
uunnttuukk yyaanngg ssaammaa.. Italy… thanks for all your support over these Rublev after surprise early defeats in Paris,
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Gloves are off Swiss thump
Rivals Mercedes, Red Bull in all out war heading into last three races Bulgaria to seal
LEWIS HAMILTON and Max place ahead of Italy
Verstappen shook hands after the together,” said Wolff. without penalty previously.
Sao Paulo Grand Prix but the gloves “It’s against us and I think this is what “I can tell you that in the next few races SWITZERLAND striker Noah Okafor scored his first
are now well and truly off between international goal as they brushed aside Bulgaria 4-0 to
Formula One rivals Mercedes and Red Bull Lewis felt all his life and we now feel it we are going to look at every single race tape seal a place at next year’s World Cup in Qatar as Group C
together as a team and we’re going to fight. that’s going to fall off a car and ask winners.
“And we are not going to be the victims. questions.
as the championship enters the final That is the emotion we’re feeling in the “If such a thing as a gentlemans’ Ruben Vargas, Cedric Itten and Remo Freuler were
straight. garage at the moment.” agreement exists in Formula One, because also on target for the hosts as they moved to 18 points
As Hamilton celebrated his 101st win, On the Red Bull side, there was also a there ain’t no gentlemen, then now it from eight matches, two points ahead of European
and possibly the greatest race of his F1 pervading sense of suspicion. doesn’t any more. You have no millimetre champions Italy.
career to revive his hopes of a record eighth Verstappen was fined €50,000 of leniency of fixing things on a car.”
world title, Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff (RM237,000) on Saturday for literally taking Red Bull boss Christian Horner said the The Italians were held to a 0-0 draw away to
vented his feelings. his gloves off to feel with his hands the rear straight line speed of the Mercedes was eye- Northern Ireland and must now play in March’s playoffs.
The Austrian spoke of Hamilton’s wing element of Hamilton’s car after popping and something his team wanted to
“harsh” disqualification from Friday’s qualifying – a clear breach of the sporting understand. Switzerland qualified for a fifth successive World Cup
qualifying and the stewards “laughable” code. “It’s up to the FIA to police the sport and in some style, having also hit the post twice and had
decision not to penalise Verstappen when The gesture reflected the questions to govern it,” he said when asked about a two goals ruled out for offside as they cut through the
the Dutch driver “forced” the champion off being asked at his team about why the possible protest in future. “We trust in them Bulgarian defence with ease.
the road on Sunday as he tried to overtake. Mercedes was so fast and what was going and their tests and their investigation.”
His sense of injustice was palpable, as on with its wing. Asked by Sky television if Verstappen It was a special night for Swiss captain Xherdan
well as the feeling that Mercedes were Wolff’s tone was steely on Saturday, after had felt anything when he got his hands on Shaqiri, who marked his 100th appearance with an
fighting forces greater than Red Bull even as Hamilton went from last to fifth in a sprint the rear wing element of Hamilton’s car, excellent performance, getting the ball rolling by
Hamilton closed the gap to Verstappen to race setting the grid for Sunday. Horner gave nothing away other than a setting up the home side’s opener.
14 points with three races remaining. He was particularly vexed by Hamilton’s quip.
“The team has always been together but car failing a rear wing inspection, when Red “Well, he felt about 50 grand,” he said. – “It’s like a dream for me in my 100th game for
these decisions have brought us so close Bull had been allowed to tape theirs’ up Reuters Switzerland,” an excited Shaqiri told reporters.

From left: Red Bull’s Max “I have to pay a big compliment to the team. We
Verstappen, Mercedes’ believed in it, we went into this match with confidence.
Seldom has a day been as beautiful.”
Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes
strategic chief and Valtteri Okafor went close when he struck the post and the
ball rolled agonisingly along the goalline before being
Bottas celebrate on the cleared.
podium after the Formula
One Sao Paulo Grand Prix But the 21-year-old was able to score his first
at the Interlagos racetrack international goal when Shaqiri’s cross provided a free
header from six yards.
on Monday. – AFPPIX
Shaqiri came close to doubling the advantage when
he struck the post from close-range.

Mario Gavranovic laid on a pass for Vargas to run
onto and the latter blasted the ball into the net to make
it 2-0 in the 57th minute.

The home side had two goals ruled out for offside in
quick succession, before Itten scored a third, and the
rout was complete when Freuler rifled the ball past
Bulgaria goalkeeper Ivan Karadzhov from the edge of
the box.

“We also have to say thank you to (coach) Murat
Yakin,” Shaqiri said. “It was not easy for him to follow in
Vladimir Petkovic’s footsteps. He did a great job, the
team is in excellent shape. It’s fun to play with this team.

“A lot of players were missing, it would be nice if
everyone could have been there… we’re all going to
Qatar together!” – Reuters

Scotland defeat Denmark
to grab home advantage

Key factors in Formula 1 title race SCOTLAND scored a superb 2-0 win over Denmark in
their World Cup Group F qualifying clash yesterday to
█ PHILIP DUNCAN his maiden title but that could change as after Red Bull lodged a complaint. secure home advantage in the playoffs as they handed
we reach the business end of the season. Mercedes were aggrieved that Red Bull the Danes their only defeat of the campaign in front of a
LEWIS HAMILTON breathed fresh life into packed Hampden Park.
his dreams of securing a record-breaking Max power for Hamilton were not pulled up for fiddling with
eighth world championship following a Verstappen’s rear wing at previous races, Denmark had already secured their spot in next
superb victory in Brazil. The wind appeared to be knocked out of and that Verstappen escaped punishment year’s finals in Qatar by topping the group after reeling
Hamilton’s sails after Verstappen’s for running Hamilton off the road on lap 48 off nine straight wins. Yesterday’s result ensured
The Mercedes driver is now only 14 comprehensive win in Mexico but the of 71. Scotland finished second, thus advancing to the
points behind Red Bull’s Max Verstappen British driver was in the form of his life in playoffs.
with three rounds remaining. Interlagos – overcoming a series of The feud between the warring teams will
penalties to take his sixth win of the continue until the final chequered flag The hosts needed to win yesterday to ensure they
Here’s a look at the key factors that campaign. drops in Abu Dhabi. would be among the six seeded teams and get home
might determine the fate of this season’s advantage in the 12-team playoff process, which takes
brilliant title race. Powered by a new Mercedes engine, New venues place in March 2022.
Hamilton finished almost half-a-second
Experience vs Youth clear in qualifying and then overtook 25 Hamilton and Verstappen will renew The Scots took the lead in the 35th minute when
drivers in two brilliant comeback drives to their rivalry in Doha this weekend for the Liam Cooper headed their eighth corner of the first half
Hamilton’s 101st career victory moved keep his title hopes alive – all of this at a first Qatar Grand Prix, and then Jeddah, back across the goal for fellow defender John Souttar to
him 10 clear of Michael Schumacher as the venue supposed to suit Verstappen’s Red following a week’s break, for the inaugural head home.
most decorated winner in Formula One Bull machinery. Saudi Arabian GP.
history. Denmark upped the tempo in the second half and
Suddenly the pendulum of momentum Both venues are new to the sport’s put the Scottish defence under tremendous pressure
With seven championships already has swung back in Hamilton’s direction on schedule and the quickest team to master but the home side were not to be denied.
under his belt, and a contender in three title what could prove a pivotal weekend in this the respective circuits will go a long way to
deciders in 2007, 2010 and 2016, this most absorbing of title races. determining whether Hamilton or As the clock ticked towards 90 minutes and the
season marks the 11th time Hamilton has Verstappen wins the title. Danes pressed for an equaliser, Che Adams sealed the
fought for top honours. Off-track war win with a brilliant breakaway goal, curling the ball
Hamilton missed last year’s Sakhir Grand beyond the despairing dive of Kasper Schmeichel to
However, despite being in his seventh The Brazilian GP had all the ingredients Prix in Bahrain after contracting Covid-19 send the home fans into ecstasy.
season, Verstappen, 24, is in the of a classic F1 weekend with two great races and the Mercedes driver will know that,
championship mix for the first time. Red played out against the backdrop of political with a 14-point gap to Verstappen to Scotland coach Steve Clarke said playing in the Euro
Bull might have won consecutive titles warfare between Mercedes and Red Bull. overcome, a positive test between now and 2020 finals was the catalyst for the “no mean feat” of six
between 2010 and 2013, but it is Hamilton’s the final round in Abu Dhabi on Dec 12 will wins in a row for his team.
Mercedes team which has won the past Hamilton’s Mercedes car was disqualified be a knockout blow to his hopes of securing
seven drivers’ and constructors’ titles. from qualifying following the smallest of an eighth title. “Qualifying for the first tournament in 23 years was
technical infringements. The DSQ came massive,” Clarke told BBC Sport.
Verstappen has shown few signs of The Independent
cracking under the pressure of fighting for “Going to that tournament was really important for
us. Take aside how it panned out, as a squad and team,
that togetherness for almost four weeks helped us to
build and grow and I think, post-Euros, you see that
improvement and gaining more confidence.

“We wanted to put in a good performance to finish
off what’s been a good campaign for us and we
managed to do that in front of another fantastic
Hampden crowd. A good night for everybody.” –
Reuters

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* SPORTS
BARCELONA are“working silently”on a deal to
lure Liverpool and Egypt forward Mohamed Rio wants Ten Hag
Salah to the Nou Camp, with new boss Xavi United legend endorses Ajax boss over Zidane at Old Trafford
wanting the 29-year-old“at all costs”.
BARCA are also monitoring Cesar Azpilicueta’s MANCHESTER UNITED hero Rio levels there every day are to win. to produce the goods is a huge part of it.”
situation at Chelsea.The Spain fullback, 32, is in Ferdinand believes Ajax boss “That’s something that will be Solskjaer is the heavy favourite to be the next
the final eight months of his contract and the Erik ten Hag would be the ideal Premier League manager to face the
Spanish side are targeting free agents as a result of man to replace Ole Gunnar there every day and would be sack, with Brendan Rodgers,
their financial difficulties. Solskjaer at Old Trafford if the Norwegian is there if he was to come to Zinedine Zidane and Mauricio
BARCA’S bid to sign England winger Raheem Manchester United. Pochettino also apparently
Sterling from Manchester City on loan in given his marching orders. “Anyone who comes in, in the frame to replace him.
January“doesn’t look easy”because of their Manchester United started the season they’ve got to be able to deal And the Norwegian will
financial situation and the 26-year-old’s wages. in sensational fashion as they won four of with people. That’s the art of have no room for error
JUVENTUS are keen to offload 21-year-old their first five matches. a fantastic manager. when his side travel to
Sweden winger Dejan Kulusevski and while a But they have faltered since mid- “You’ve obviously got Watford in the Premier
swap deal with Arsenal for Ivory Coast winger September and have picked up just four to get it right League on Saturday.
Nicolas Pepe, 26, has been suggested, the Italian points from their last six Premier League tactically but A defeat at Vicarage
club prefer cash. games. They were also knocked out of the motivating Road could leave United
NEWCASTLE UNITED are keen on Monaco and Carabao Cup by West Ham. people on 12 points off top-spot and
France midfielder AurelienTchouameni, 21, Solskjaer has been given plenty of time to a daily might be the final nail in the
who is also wanted by Chelsea, Liverpool and turn his side’s fortunes around, but looks devoid basis coffin for Solskjaer. – Express
Manchester City as well as Real Madrid, Paris of ideas. Newspapers
St-Germain and Bayern Munich. And, according to Ferdinand, United now
ASTONVILLA want to sign Rangers defender need a strong manager who can take the club by
Nathan Patterson following Steven Gerrard’s arri- the scruff of its neck.
val as manager from the Scottish champions – but “For any manager coming in to a new club,
face competition for the Scotland rightback, 20, it’s almost like you’ve got to show people why
from Bayern Munich, Atletico Madrid and Paris St- you’re there immediately,” the former England
Germain. defender told his FIVE YouTube channel.
NUNO ESPIRITO SANTO is keen to make a quick “I use Antonio Conte as a good reference
return to management in the Premier League point for that. Whenever he joins a new club,
after being sacked byTottenham but his agent there is no negotiables and he tells them, ‘this is
is also teeing up a move to France with Lyon what’s happening, this is what I am – if you’re not
and Lille possible destinations. with me you can go.’
LEEDS UNITED, Wolves and Burnley are consider- “I think that’s the type of attitude and the type
ing a move for Reading’s 26-year-old former of mentality that separates the good managers
England U-21 midfielder John Swift, who has also from the top managers.
been a long-time target of Sheffield United. “You’ve got to be able to go in there and
AC MILAN have joined Chelsea and Atletico command a whole dressing room full of egos,
Madrid in pursuit of France U-21 forward personality, characters. That’s the job of anyone
Mohamed-Ali Cho, 17, from Angers. coming in.
FRANCE striker Alexandre Lacazette, 30, and “Now I don’t know Ten Hag
former England U-21 forward Eddie Nketiah, 22, personally but he’s doing a
are set to leave Arsenal when their contracts fantastic job at Ajax.
expire in the summer. “Let’s remember that
CRYSTAL PALACE and Borussia Ajax isn’t a small club.
Monchengladbach are interested in Nketiah, They’re a massive
who has told Arsenal he wants to leave the club – the biggest
club. club in Holland.
NEWCASTLE UNITED hope the lure of first-team “Yes, it’s
football will improve their chances of signing different and the
England midfielder Jesse Lingard, 28, from landscape is
Manchester United in January – withWest Ham different but
also interested. it’s still a huge
NETHERLANDS defender Stefan deVrij, 29, has club that he’s
told friends he is interested in leaving Inter got to work
Milan to joinTottenham in January. with and the Rio Ferdinand (left) wants Erik Ten Hag to be the next Man United manager.
SEVILLA’S France centreback Jules Kounde, 23, expectation
says Chelsea’s failed bid to sign him in the summer
has had an impact on his performances this Klopp sweats ahead of Arsenal clash
season.
LIVERPOOL boss Jurgen Klopp will have been the coming days, with Anfield set to host and skipper Jordon Henderson withdrew from
RESULTS pained to see Andy Robertson hobble off Arsenal in less than four day’s time. the England squad prior to yesterday’s World
during the closing stages of Scotland’s Cup qualifying clash with San Marino with an
WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS sensational win over Denmark yesterday. After a frustrating 3-2 defeat to West Ham unspecified problem.
EUROPE last time out, beating the Gunners would be
Group C: Northern Ireland 0 Italy 0, Switzer- The German will be keen to bounce back in the perfect way to bounce back. If Henderson is absent, Klopp would most
land 4 (Okafor 48, Vargas 57, Itten 72, Freuler 90+1) the Premier League after a disappointing likely fast-track Thiago Alcantara’s return from
Bulgaria 0. result against West Ham last time out, and Two consecutive defeats could be hugely injury.
Group F: Austria 4 (Arnautovic 4, 55-pen, Trimmel Arsenal are next up on Sunday (1.30am damaging to Liverpool’s season, with the likes
22, Ljubicic 83) Moldova 1 (Nicolaescu 60), Israel Malaysian time). of Chelsea and Manchester City sure to mount The former Bayern Munich midfielder was
3 (Dabbur 30-pen, Weissman 58, Peretz 75) Faroe a meaningful title charge. introduced off the bench in the latter stages
Islands 2 (Vatnhamar 62, Olsen 72), Scotland 2 When Robertson went down with less than of the Reds’ first League defeat of the season
(Souttar 35, Adams 86) Denmark 0. 15 minutes to go at Hampden Park, many A growing injury list is certainly not in east London.
Group I: Albania 1 (Cekici 74-pen) Andorra 0, Reds fans feared the worst. helping the German, with Robertson’s most
Poland 1 (Swiderski 62) Hungary 2 (Schafer 37, recent blow adding him to a nine-strong It’s also hoped that Naby Keita, James
Gazdag 80), San Marino 0 England 10 (Maguire A hamstring injury would be devastating contingent of those being treated behind the Milner and Curtis Jones will all be back in
6, Fabbri 15-og, Kane 27-pen, 32, 39-pen, 42, Smith for Klopp and Liverpool, although he did re- scenes. action sooner rather than later, which should
Rowe 58, Mings 69, Abraham 78, Saka 79). appear as a spectator towards the end of the soften the blow if Henderson is to be missing
AFRICAN game to see his side’s victory confirmed. The likes of Roberto Firmino and Harvey for a sustained period of time. – Express
Group A: Niger 7 Djibouti 2. Elliott are certainly ruled out, while Sadio Newspapers
Group E: Kenya 2 Rwanda 1. The left-back is sure to be evaluated over Mane picked up a knock on international duty
Group H: Namibia 0 Togo 1.
Group I: Guinea-Bissau 0 Sudan 0. Gerrard relishing pressure of Villans’ job

STEVEN GERRARD is relishing the challenge of together to believe we can do exciting things to their first Scottish title in a decade last season.
resurrecting Aston Villa’s Premier League together. “I first heard about Aston Villa’s interest on the
fortunes as he prepares to take charge of the
club for the first time against Brighton on “Dean Smith is someone I’ve got a lot of Wednesday, I had a call from my representation
Saturday. admiration and respect for. I can’t control how and when the call sunk in, I wanted it to happen
things happen but I think the success he’s had very quickly, because the opportunity was too
Gerrard paid tribute to his Villa predecessor here and the respect he’s gained… he’s going to big.”
Dean Smith but is in no doubt about the size of be a hard act to follow.
the task he faces, with the club currently Gerrard insisted there will be no split
languishing in 16th place after five consecutive “I think everyone knows I’ve got the job for a emotions when he takes his new side to Anfield
defeats. reason. The form of late has dipped and for me it to face his old club Liverpool next month.
is very much a case of getting involved and
Speaking to Aston Villa’s official website, analysing the squad close up, because there is a “I don’t think me or anyone else will be able
Gerrard said: “I like a challenge, I like a risk. I think lot of talent in this squad.” to control the noise. For me, that’s not important.
this club will suit me because the fans are very
passionate and there is pressure here to win. Gerrard said his appointment was never in “What is important is the chance to go to
doubt after hearing of Villa’s interest, bringing a Anfield and win, to take maximum points, which
“For me it is about bringing everyone swift end to his role at Rangers whom he steered is the attitude and mentality we have going into
every game. It is what it is.” – The Independent

WEDNESDAY • NOVEMBER 17, 2021 QUOTE OF THE DAY

I think that’s the type of attitude and
the type of mentality that separates the good
managers from the top managers… Now I don’t
know Ten Hag personally but he’s doing a
fantastic job at Ajax.”

Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand

Northern Ireland pull off classic Italian job to frustrate Azzurri

IAN BARACLOUGH revealed Gianluca Vialli off the pitch. have shot with the right then, his stronger foot, Northern Ireland’s pride was matched by Italy’s
compared Northern Ireland’s defensive “At the end, Gianluca Vialli had a few words and but he cut inside. He couldn’t quite get the pain as the chance to top the group eluded them.
performance to a “typical Italian masterclass” after connection and Bonucci like the top-class
they frustrated the European champions in a 0-0 said that was a typical Italian masterclass defender he is read the situation.” They missed the 2018 World Cup after suffering
draw that leaves Italy facing the World Cup defensive performance, so I’ll take that and the defeat to Sweden in the qualifying play-offs four
qualifying playoffs. boys can be proud of that. Northern Ireland have endured ups and downs years ago, and now face the same jeopardy again.
throughout qualifying: injuries have taken a major
Roberto Mancini’s side arrived at Windsor Park “To be compared to a performance they can toll, the key defeat at Switzerland came with a “We’re sorry, things were more complicated
needing a victory to top Group C and secure a normally churn out, you know you’re probably controversial red card for Jamal Lewis, while a than they needed to be,” Mancini said.
ticket to Qatar but could not find a way to score doing something right.” poor second half against Bulgaria came at a huge
against a Northern Ireland side who have not cost. “There were moments when things didn’t go
conceded at home throughout the qualifying Having frustrated Italy for long periods, particularly well. The group should have been
campaign. Northern Ireland had chances to snatch what But yesterday’s performance shows what resolved a while ago but we need to stay calm.
would have been a famous victory. Northern Ireland are capable of on their best
Jonny Evans whose absence during the crunch nights. “We will make it to the World Cup in March and
part of the qualifying campaign perhaps proved The best of them came in the last minute of then maybe we will even win it. I am totally
the difference for Northern Ireland, was immense the 90 when substitute Conor Washington beat “We have to make sure now that when we confident,” the Azzurri boss told BBC Sport.
at the heart of defence but there were brilliant Gianluigi Donnarumma to the ball as the have got games in our grasp that we finish them,”
performances across the pitch in the best display goalkeeper raced off his line, but having run into Baraclough said. “Despite controlling matches, we’re struggling
of Baraclough’s tenure. the box the Charlton striker scuffed his shot and to score goals at the moment.
Leonardo Bonucci cleared off the line. “When you come up against top nations, we
“I think the players have to take massive credit know we can achieve something if we put our “We need to rediscover what has set us apart
for taking on board what was thrown at them, not “Totally!” Baraclough said when asked if he minds to it, if we put our minds and bodies on the until now and remain completely calm until
just the starting eleven but also the players thought that was the moment Northern Ireland line. March.
coming off the bench,” said Baraclough, who would win the game.
spoke to Mancini’s assistant Vialli as they walked “It’s against the so-called lesser nations that we “We should have won against Bulgaria and had
“His composure having won the ball and taken have fallen down, we’ve got to put the sword to two penalties against Switzerland.
it away from Donnarumma, to then cut back them.”
inside and go on to his left, a lot of people would “These are games that could have finished in
our favour. I’m completely confident about the
playoffs.” – The Independent/Agencies

Perfect 10
Southgate hails England’s ‘really good year’
after San Marino thrashing
GARETH SOUTHGATE
hailed England’s have got it, we would have had
“really good year” after Wayne Rooney’s family on the
his side thrashed San phone telling us to get him off,
Marino 10-0 in their final 2022 but he’s a phenomenal
World Cup qualifier. goalscorer and he’s obviously
The victory yesterday not had the opportunity in some
ensured England of their place of those games where there have
in Qatar next year and, although been a lot of goals available, we
the scoreline was farcically one- wanted to give him that chance
sided as Harry Kane scored four tonight and he took it really
goals in the rout of the world’s well,” Southgate said. career. Nice to
lowest-ranked side, Southgate be among those
praised the hard work of his The head coach also singled names,” Kane said.
players and staff throughout the out Emile Smith Rowe for praise England defender Tyrone
qualifying campaign to secure after the Arsenal midfielder Mings credited Southgate for
top spot in Group I. marked his first start for gives his players “special
“The qualification was England with a second half belief” and hopes the England
earned away in Budapest, away goal. boss will extend his contract,
in Warsaw, away in Albania and which expires after the Qatar
I’ve got to credit all of our “I thought Emile all week World Cup.
players and staff on a really good with us has given a really good “I would welcome that every
year, the mentality, even in a account of himself, his quality day of the week,” Mings told
game like tonight, we can’t do and tight control is excellent. BBC Radio 5 Live.
anything about the XI of the “The opportunities he gives
opposition but the way they “He’s inventive in his play so you and the belief he gives you is
played themselves was terrific,” he’s got to continue what he’s very special.”
the England coach said. doing, we finished with a very “What he has
“Now is a good period to young side and a lot of promise created in this
reflect, we’ve had 19 matches for the future,” he said. England set
this season, it’s a lot in up is very
international terms and so Skipper Kane was delighted s p e c i a l ,”
much to take in but this is a with the stylish way the Three added
good opportunity for us now Lions achieved their Mings. “He
to look at the past few months, qualification target. has been a
the younger players, where we fantastic
might take them and the “We were fantastic. It came manager for me and a
experiences they might need to the last game and we were fantastic manager for
over the next six or seven expected to win but we’ve done England.
months before a World Cup.” a good job. Fantastic to go “I don’t need to
Kane became the first through,” Kane told ITV. speak too much
England player to score back-to- about him
back hattricks since 1957 and “We still need to keep because his
now has 48 goals for the Three working. I feel like we have been record speaks
Lions, leaving him just five short improving year on year. We have for itself at
of Wayne Rooney’s all-time to make the most of the time, tournaments.
England record. every training session to fine- I would love to see
“If we left him (Kane) tune the little pieces.” him carry on as manager.” – The
another half an hour he might Independent/AFP/Agencies England’s Harry Kane (centre) in action during yesterday’s 2022 World Cup
Kane’s 16 goals in 2021 is a qualifiers Group I match against San Marino. – REUTERSPIX
calendar year record for
England and the Spurs striker
added: “Fantastic again. Every
time I wear an England shirt I
am proud and when I score
goals it is one of the nicest
feelings I can have in my

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