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No. 7906 PP 2644/12/2012 (031195) www.thesundaily.my 2Voters in Malacca suffering
from election fatigue
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4Malaysia committed to
protecting all children

The alarmingly high number of road
fatalities involving motorcyclists in
Malaysia makes it a “no-no” to introduce
a ride-hailing service on two wheels.
– ASYRAF RASID THESUN

Not the way

█ BY ELWIN DAVA oRoad safety experts against introduction the service for now.
[email protected] of ride-hailing service on motorcycles
PETALING “The government has to conduct an
indepth research on road safety in the
JAYA: Allowing country, focusing on the fact that
motorcyclists to pick up passengers motorcyclists account for most of the
like a taxi or a bus is an invitation to fatalities,” he said.
injury and death. Based on this Lee advised the government to refrain
alone, any proposal to allow ride-hailing services can only be provided in cars. movement control order was implemented from rushing through the decision-making
services on two wheels should be buried for Lee said conditions in Malaysia are last year to curb the spread of Covid-19, the process.
good, according to road safety experts. number of road fatalities dropped by 24.9% “We must first convince ourselves that we
The numbers are grim. From early 2001 to different from those of its neighbours. compared with the year before, as shown in are able to deal with the problem we have
August this year, a total of 79,916 motorcycle “For a start, the population in the two data from the Malaysian Institute of Road now before we make this all-new service
riders have been killed on the road. That was Safety Research. available,” he added.
10 lives lost each day just because they were countries are much higher than that of He said a test run, as some have
trying to get from one place to another. Malaysia,” he pointed out. According to police records, a total of proposed, is unnecessary. “The priority
As Alliance for Safe Community chairman 4,634 people were killed on the road last should be to improve our road safety record.”
Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye pointed out, saving Thailand has a population of about 70 year, compared with 6,167 in 2019. Lee added that if there were fatalities in a
lives should be the priority. million while Indonesia is an archipelago of Motorcyclists accounted for 3,118 of those trial run, it would be like sacrificing some
Recently, Deputy Transport Minister more than 277 million people. Malaysia has victims, while 888 were drivers or lives just to find out if it was a good idea to
Datuk Henry Sum Agong said the proposal a population of just over 30 million. passengers in a car. introduce the service.
to allow e-hailing services on motorcycles In a report featured in The
had been put on hold over safety concerns. “The situation here is not as critical as “When it comes to road safety, Jakarta Post on March 25, it Turn to
The service has been introduced in that in those other countries,” Lee told motorcyclists have a bad track record. An was stated that the Indonesian
neighbouring countries Thailand and theSun. e-hailing service on motorcycles will only motorcycle ride-hailing —
make it worse,” Lee said.
He said nearly 80% of motorists killed on page 3
the road were motorcycle riders, making He expressed support for the
Indonesia but in Malaysia, ride-hailing safety involving them a concern in Malaysia. government’s decision not to proceed with service, called Gojek, had

As expected, how safe the roads are also
depends on the volume of traffic. When the

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King assents to three Acts passed in Parliament

KUALA LUMPUR: The Yang Azhar Azizan Harun said the three “I would like to inform the Children’s Day, which is the Child on Nov 20, 1989 and
di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Acts are the Windfall Profit Levy meeting that the Yang di-Pertuan celebrated on Nov 20 every year, by Malaysia ratified the convention in
Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa (Amendment) Act 2021, Temporary Agong has given his assent to the holding a celebration at the 1995.”
Billah Shah has assented to three Measures for Government Acts passed,” he announced before Parliament banquet hall at 1pm
Acts passed in the first meeting of Financing [Coronavirus Disease the question-and-answer session in yesterday. He said Malaysia has the
the fourth session of the 14th 2019 (Covid-19)] (Amendment) Act the Dewan Rakyat yesterday. obligation to abide by the provisions
Parliament. 2021, and the National Trust Fund “World Children’s Day is a in the convention, namely the
(Amendment) Act 2021. Azhar said the Dewan Rakyat special day as it marks the adoption protection and development of
Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri also commemorated World of the Convention on the Rights of children. – Bernama

2,667 Sabah youths

Malacca voters sufferinglost jobs this year
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 2,667 youths in from election fatigue
Sabah lost their jobs between January and
Nov 5 this year, the Dewan Rakyat was told o Many unhappy they have been compelled to cast ballots government and a stop to the infighting and
yesterday. again so soon and in the midst of a pandemic frequent changes of administration.

Deputy Human Resources Minister █ BY RAJVINDER SINGH the people. A stall owner who wanted to be known only
Datuk Awang Hashim said during the [email protected] “They are more interested in politicking and as Makcik Yong said she had been in business
same period, a total of 5,071 individuals MALACCA: Election fatigue has obviously for 16 years but was hit hard by the pandemic.
were redeployed in the state. affected many in Malacca. seeking power. They keep changing
governments to suit their own needs.” “However, I am one of the lucky ones. I
He said based on Statistics Voters are unhappy that they have been already own a house and my children are grown
Department data, the unemployment forced to cast their votes again so soon after the Businessman Salleh Kamarudin said many up and in full-time employment. This has
rate involving youths aged 24 and below last general election. enterprises in the state rely on tourism to ensured that we have enough money to see us
in Sabah was 17.3%. survive. through the pandemic,” she said.
They said what is worse is the fact that the
“We have various programmes, such state election is being held in the middle of a “However, the Covid-19 pandemic has Makcik Yong also expressed disgust with the
as the Career Carnival, Hiring Incentive pandemic. forced many to close down because there was way politicians have been conducting
Programme, and reskilling and no support from the state government,” themselves over the last two to three years.
upskilling programmes through Most voters interviewed felt that this time he said.
appointed training providers. around, it is a fight between Barisan Nasional “They only think of themselves. We come
(BN) and Pakatan Harapan (PH), with Perikatan “Our political leaders have said a lot but they last. They talk about helping people but little
“The government also provides a Nasional (PN) some way behind. do not seem to have a proper plan to help has been done,” she said, adding that many
national employment service through businesses survive during the pandemic. I am people survived only because they helped one
the MyFutureJobs portal, which should Azman Haris, 24, who works in the city, fed up with the politicking at the federal and another.
be utilised by every job seeker, especially expects the real fight to be in the rural areas. state levels. It is hurting the people.”
youths.” “The city is more or less in the bag for DAP,” he S. Ramalingam, who is self-employed, said
told theSun. The 62-year-old, who will vote in Ayer he has supported the same party over the last 15
He was responding to a question from Limau, views the election as a fight mainly years and would vote for it despite being wooed
Datuk Mohd Aziz Jamman (Warisan- He said his parents, who are voters in the between BN and PH. by others.
Sepanggar), who wanted to know Rembia constituency, have said that it is either
government efforts to address the BN or PH for them. Azman, who is also a Taxi driver A. Shanmugam said he only He too expressed the need for a strong
unemployment issue in Sabah and registered voter in Rembia, shares his parents’ started seeing some income when the state and stable government which can help the
whether the ministry will expand the job sentiments. reopened to tourists. people.
training or apprenticeship programmes
for upskilling, reskilling and cross- “I don’t see the PN candidate having a good He agreed with Azman’s assessment that the “The fight is between BN and PH, as they
skilling in the state. chance of winning,” he said, adding that he real fight is in the rural constituencies. have strong support in the state,” he said, adding
blames political leaders for problems faced by that he will be casting his vote in
Awang said to date, 1,228 graduates “DAP is strong in the city.” Bukit Katil.
were involved in the apprenticeship Shanmugam said that like him, his friends
programme in Sabah, while 21 training and other cabbies also want a stable He did not dismiss PN outright but said the
centres and 109 companies in the state coalition will have to fight hard, given that in the
were involved in the national dual general election, Bersatu won under the PH
training system. – Bernama banner.

Additional housing The poster war in
assistance for police Malacca is in full
personnel soon steam. –
BERNAMAPIX

KUALA LUMPUR: The Home Ministry is ‘Decision on PN cooperation only after polls’
considering providing additional housing
assistance for police personnel, in line with KUALA LUMPUR: Any form of cooperation that, we will strategise our next move,” he told people have spoken. I hope they support PN,
the ministry’s commitment to ensure the between Perikatan Nasional (PN) and other reporters after holding a special meeting with and whatever questions arising would be
welfare of members of security forces. parties will be decided after the Malacca state the British Malaysia Chamber of Commerce addressed after that.”
election, said its chairman Tan Sri Muhyiddin yesterday.
Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Yassin. In the 14th general election, Pakatan
Ismail Mohamed Said said this would He was commenting on a statement by Harapan formed the state government after
also include looking into the need to Muhyiddin, who is also Bersatu president, Barisan Nasional (BN) deputy chairman winning 15 seats comprising eight from DAP,
repair and upgrade existing police said the polls are proceeding smoothly to give Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan on Tuesday that three from PKR and two each from Amanah and
quarters or build new ones. voters a chance to choose the state government. BN was prepared to consider cooperation with Bersatu.
any party to form the government and it is not
“Currently, they are each getting a “I did not say we were prepared to cooperate only limited to PN if it could only defend 13 Last year, PN took over with 17 seats (BN-14,
housing allowance of RM300 and or not to cooperate. My answer should not be seats. Bersatu-2 and one Independent) before four
another RM300 in cost of living twisted by the media to say I am ready. I did not assemblymen withdrew their support for the
allowance. We are also considering say so, I am non-committal. “What is important is that we continue with leadership of Chief Minister Datuk Seri
providing other assistance for police our efforts, which would be decided after the Sulaiman Md Ali. – Bernama
personnel nationwide,” he said in the “I want to see the results of the election. After
Dewan Rakyat yesterday.

He was responding to a
supplementary question from Datuk Che
Abdullah Mat Nawi (PAS-Tumpat), who
wanted to know the Home Ministry’s
measures to overcome the issue of high
home rentals, especially in urban areas,
faced by low-ranking police personnel,
who do not stay at quarters.

To the original question from Chang
Lih Kang (PH-Tanjong Malim) on a
policeman’s salary, Ismail said the
lowest salary is RM1,220, which is the
minimum starting salary for junior
police officers and support constables.

He added that the amount does not
include allowances and other incentives.

Ismail said the salary structure and
service scheme of police personnel were
improved in 2016.

“It involved all levels of schemes in
the police force,” he added. – Bernama

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Santa Claus comes early for lucky 10

PETALING JAYA: Christmas came He said the winning numbers The punter said he had been Sarawak won RM1.99 million from wanted, and it won him a total of
early for 10 Sports Toto punters this 6793 and 7936 came to him in a betting on the two numbers for two the same jackpot. He had placed his RM1,994,650.50 and an additional
year. dream. months. He plans to save the bet on the same numbers as the fruit RM597.60.
winnings and donate some to a seller, but on an i-System bet.
They collectively won a total of “It is difficult to describe what I temple that he visits often. The remaining eight winners,
RM13.5 million in the Toto 4D saw in the dream but I managed to He said the numbers were the from Kuala Lumpur, Penang and
Jackpot draw on Nov 6. put it all together to give me the He had bought a System 4 ticket registration digits of his car and Sarawak, who also placed i-System
winning numbers,” he said when met that won him RM8,975,927.20 and an motorcycle. bets, walked away with winnings
The lion’s share of the jackpot at the Sports Toto head office in Kuala additional RM672. ranging from RM58,858.50 to
went to a 48-year-old fruit seller from Lumpur to collect his prize. The i-System enabled him to RM460,303.95.
Selangor. He bagged RM8.98 million. A 51-year-old retiree from include all combinations that he

‘Safety a Govt versus private high costs at private hospitals.
major issue’ healthcare costs “They will compare it with

strengthened its safety protocol, government hospitals, where it is
called J3K, since the start of the cheaper or even free of charge.”
Covid-19 pandemic. “Let us put
this service on hold until our He said people could go to public
road safety record, especially for hospitals if they want cheap or free
motorcycle riders, improves,” he He explained that the high treatment, but many would not for
added. o Patients get what they pay for – either charges at private hospitals are due various reasons.
Road safety expert comfortable and convenient facilities, or long to several factors.
Dr Law Teik Hua From waiting time and basic amenities “Public hospitals are not as
listed several reasons front “Apart from the medicine and comfortable. They may not get to see
for not implementing page treatment, we also have to take into the doctor of their choice and there
an e-hailing service account the cost of building the is a long wait.
on motorcycles. hospital, its maintenance, the cost of
“First and foremost, safety on █ BY ELWIN DAVA costs are the same at government medical equipment and so on. All “At private hospitals, you get to
motorcycles is still a major issue [email protected] and private hospitals. these come at a price,” he said, enjoy the comforts, see the doctor
in Malaysia. Motorcyclists PETALING JAYA: For many people, adding that such costs are passed on you want and get good service, but
account for at least 60% of road falling seriously ill could wipe out Patients at public hospitals pay a to the patient. you will have to pay for it,” he added.
fatalities. Adding to this poor their savings or put them in debt. minimum fee because most of the
road safety record is therefore costs have been subsidised by the However, Kuljit said the cost of Kuljit said that contrary to
not a good idea,” he told theSun. Little can be done to ease the government, said Association of healthcare in Malaysia is among the complaints and accusations, private
He added that it would be financial pain, apart from seeking Private Hospitals Malaysia president cheapest in the region and is lower hospitals abide by ethical principles
impossible to ensure social treatment at government hospitals. Datuk Dr Kuljit Singh. than in Singapore and Thailand. in their practices.
distancing between the rider
and pillion, a necessary But cheaper healthcare has its “Healthcare is not cheap The lower fees have made “We always inform patients
measure when the country is disadvantages, the long wait to see a anywhere in the world. Treatment at Malaysia a choice destination for upfront how much the treatment
still fighting the Covid-19 doctor being among them. government or public hospitals is medical tourists. In 2018, more than will cost. The patient will have to
pandemic. just as costly,” he said. 900,000 foreigners came to Malaysia decide whether to proceed.”
He also said an additional Consumer Association of Penang to seek medical treatment, with the
e-hailing service would go president Mohideen Abdul Kader “Since there is no itemised billing figure rising to 1.3 million the Meanwhile, Mohideen said the
against efforts to encourage the said unless a more viable option is at public hospitals, patients don’t following year. government should increase
use of public transport services available, the sick will always be realise how much it costs.” funding for healthcare so that more
such as buses and trains. caught between costly healthcare The revenue from medical public hospitals and clinics could be
“The government should (not and delayed treatment. Kuljit said at private hospitals, tourism doubled to RM1.7 billion in built to serve the needs of the less
every item or service is accounted 2019, compared with 2009. affluent, without compromising on
The reality is that healthcare for and shown on the bill, which the quality of care.
makes people think it is exorbitant. Kuljit said Malaysians would
never become accustomed to the “People are sometimes forced to
go to a private hospital because of
the urgency of their medical
condition,” he said.

He added that if private hospitals
observe all provisions under the law,
they cannot be accused of any legal
violations.

approve) this proposal for an
e-hailing service on
motorcycles,” he added.

Sarawak CM to GREEN MACHINE
decide on Gedong ... A resident loading
seat offer kitchen refuse into a
composting
GEDONG: Sarawak Chief Minister container during a
Tan Sri Abang Johari Abang Openg demo yesterday at
will consider whether to defend his the launch of a One
Satok seat in the coming state Community One
election or to contest in the Gedong Recycling Centre at
constituency. the People’s Housing
Project in Beringin
Abang Johari said this following Jinjang, Kuala
an offer made by incumbent Gedong Lumpur.
assemblyman Datuk Mohd Naroden – BERNAMAPIX
Majais for the chief minister to
contest in the constituency, after the Sinovac, AstraZeneca may be used for booster dose
latter implied that he would not
defend the seat in the state polls. KUALA LUMPUR: The Health “Among the agenda of this from Dr Kelvin Yii Lee Wuen (PH- several vaccination centres, apart
Ministry is considering using the meeting is to consider the Sinovac Bandar Kuching), who wanted to from using the services of public
“I will consider (Mohd Naroden’s Sinovac and AstraZeneca Covid-19 and AstraZeneca vaccines as a know whether the government and private health facilities.
offer). I will make my decision. I vaccines as a booster dose, said its booster dose and when the DCA has plans to allow the Sinovac vaccine to
have to also inform the people in minister Khairy Jamaluddin. made a decision, I will announce be given as a booster dose, Khairy also said the ministry
Satok first,” he said at a our policy,” he said when winding especially for those who had would re-evaluate the Guidelines
groundbreaking ceremony for the He said the matter was being up the debate on the Supply Bill received the same type of vaccine. for the Implementation of Fees
Lubok Teranggas-Gedong road discussed by the Drug Control 2022 at the policy level in the Dewan (Medical)(Cost of Services) Order
project yesterday. Authority (DCA) in a meeting Rakyat yesterday. To expedite the administration of 2014 for non-citizen children aged
chaired by Health Director-General booster doses in the country, Khairy below 18 whose parents are citizens
Abang Johari said it was too early Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah. He was responding to a question said the ministry would reopen or permanent residents. – Bernama
for Mohd Naroden to announce his
intention not to contest in the state
election but would still respect the
decision if it was final.

“If Datuk Naroden does not want
to defend his seat, I would like for
him to continue assisting me in
terms of government planning.

“I have my own way if he is firm
(with his decision) to quit but I do
not want him to,” he added.

Mohd Naroden, 68, who is also
Sarawak assistant minister of
Entrepreneur and SME
Development, has been the Gedong
assemblyman since the constituency
was established in the previous state
election in 2016. – Bernama

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Sarawak to
ensure 100%
water supply

Ismail Sabri MIRI: The Sarawak government, through
receiving a plant the Utilities Ministry, has prepared a big
from a student at allocation to ensure that there will be 100%
the Parliament water supply coverage throughout the
building yesterday. state.
– BERNAMAPIX
Sarawak Utilities Minister Datuk Seri Dr
‘Malaysia committed to Stephen Rundi Utom said the ministry has
protect all children’ allocated RM8.28 billion to implement 606
water supply development projects in the
o Best interest of every child must be taken into account, especially those from state from 2017 to this year.
vulnerable groups or victims of sexual crime and domestic abuse, says PM
He said the implementation of the
KUALA LUMPUR: In line with the Children’s Day celebration at the proper education and a conducive of the Child.” projects relied on two strategies – the
concept of Keluarga Malaysia Parliament building yesterday, the environment to grow up in to Ismail Sabri said Malaysia has Sarawak Water Grid System and the
(Malaysian Family) and as an prime minister said between June achieve full potential and chase Sarawak Alternative Water Supply
elected member in the United last year and August this year, a their dreams.” always upheld the Sustainable programme (Sawas).
Nations Human Rights Council total of 1,721 cases of sexual crime Development Goals, which is the
(HRC), the government is against children were recorded, Ismail Sabri said Malaysia is global agenda of the UN to ensure “Currently, 231 projects have been
responsible for protecting all while 2,162 cases were being tried also committed to protecting that no child will be left behind in completed, 227 are still being implemented
children in Malaysia regardless of in court, Bernama reported. children in detention through the the development of a country and and 148 are in the planning phase. The
race, religion, citizenship or other creation of the Alternative to that they have the right to live water supply projects, which are costly,
status. “Children are precious because Detention programme when the safely and happily. have to be carefully planned to ensure that
they are God’s gifts to us. I believe government took its pledge as a the ministry’s vision of achieving 100%
Prime Minister Datuk Seri it is not enough to spend just one HRC member. He added the government was water supply coverage by 2025 is realised,”
Ismail Sabri Yaakob said Malaysia day in a year to commemorate the also steadfast in strengthening he said.
is also committed to providing rights and protection that children “The best interest of a child children’s rights under Malaysia’s
protection to children, especially deserve. must be taken into account, jurisdiction, and in enhancing He added the current coverage in
those from vulnerable groups, or especially when tackling needs of cooperation between various Sarawak was 84.3%, with 99% in urban
victims of sexual crime and “We should really work harder vulnerable children, including sectors, including local areas and 66.5% in rural areas.
domestic violence. to protect children as a few among refugees. This is also in line with authorities, non-governmental
them might become great leaders. the principles of the United organisations and international Stephen said the Sarawak Water Grid
In his speech at the 2021 World Nations Convention on the Rights agencies under the UN umbrella. System main plan was made according to
“Each child has the right to zones, with the South zone under the
supervision of the Kuching Water Board,
the central zone under the Sibu Water
Board and the North zone under the
Northern Region Water Board.

“We plan to combine all agencies into a
single entity. These agencies will be under
the Sarawak Water Authority for a more
comprehensive planning impact,”
he added.

The planning of the grid involves four
main components – water supply, water
treatment plants, delivery systems and
consumer prospects.

“In the South zone, water sources from
the Bengoh Dam that can produce two
million litres of water daily is treated at the
Batu Kitang water treatment plant and
subsequently channelled to Sebuyau
(about 110km from Kuching) using high
level tanks or water pumps.”

Stephen said since development of
water supply through the grid system had
taken years to complete, the Sawas
programme was implemented to provide
treated water for the community in remote
areas. – Bernama

Sabah plans to woo more Japanese tourists C VID-19
UPDATE
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah and Japan reopening of international borders as well as its many attractions, have
share similar ideas on sustainable next year, we look forward to the potential to attract Japanese As of noon yesterday
tourism and ecotourism, which could welcoming back our Japanese visitors, adding that many Japanese
woo more Japanese tourists to the visitors,” he said in a statement had visited the state prior to the concTafiosrtemasl ed 2,563,153
“Land Below the Wind”. yesterday. Covid-19 pandemic.
Total
Sabah Tourism, Culture and Joniston, who is also STB “This is my first trip to Sabah and I active cases cNaesews 6,288
Environment Assistant Minister Datuk chairman, said this during a luncheon have already visited a few interesting
Joniston Bangkuai said rural tourism with Japan Travel Bureau (JBT) spots that I am sure will be popular 65,316
in the state would be a hit among managing director for Malaysia with the Japanese,” he said.
Japanese tourists as they could Kiyoshi Fujita on Tuesday. Total
experience “shinrin-yoku” or forest He also emphasised the
bathing – a Japanese concept to Fujita arrived in Kota Kinabalu on importance of practising strict
encourage people to spend time amid Nov 13 for a four-day working trip and standard operating procedures in the
nature, Bernama reported. had toured the Gaya Street Sunday tourism industry, noting that the
Market, Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, Japanese government is very strict
“The Sabah Tourism Board (STB) is Lok Kawi Wildlife Park, Kinabalu Park, about it. Fujita, who was appointed
always working with our partners in Poring Hot Spring and also took a JTB managing director for Malaysia in
Japan to continue promoting Sabah as Klias river cruise. February, had also visited Malacca,
a destination of choice. With the Langkawi and Kuala Lumpur.
Fujita said Sabah’s natural beauty,

Matta Fair returns with sales target of RM25m recoveries Current 96.04%
recovery
2,461,780
rate

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian “We have set a modest target after Malaysia Airlines group chief Death 6,024Brought
Association of Tour and Travel Agents our last edition that was held in marketing and customer experience toll
(Matta) is targeting RM25 million in September 2019. We are targeting to officer Lau Yin May said the national -in-Dead
sales during the Matta Fair, which will have 25,000 visitors to the fair, which carrier will offer discounts of up to 35% 29,769
be held from Nov 20 to 21, after a will be held at the World Trade Centre on airfares to all holiday destinations
two-year hiatus due to Covid-19. Kuala Lumpur,” he told a media in Malaysia and selected international PROGRESS STATISTICS FOR THE NATIONAL COVID-19 IMMUNISATION PROGRAMME
conference jointly organised by Matta destinations within its network.
Matta chief executive officer Phua and Malaysia Airlines yesterday. As of November 16 Received second doses
Tai Neng said the association looks “These fares are available online as
forward to reviving the economy Phua said he believes the airline’s well as at the physical event for 25,625,680 24,882,008
through domestic and international promotions will attract a strong crowd immediate travel until June 30 next
tourism. to the fair. year.” – Bernama

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Surviving cancer to help others

kDespite losing a lung and having his liver compromised, bad news: he had liver cancer. targeted chemotherapy that had been
his determination and willpower to get well has become an “The growth was already about 11cm in prescribed for him. Each prescription of
inspiration to many more battling the disease chemotherapy pills costs about RM10,000.
diameter, the size of a tennis ball,” the former
Against all odds the first sign that something was amiss sales manager recalled. Mohd Salleh said there came a point when
came nine years ago. even his doctor lost hope and advised him that
█ BY ELLY FAZANIZA Mohd Salleh immediately had surgery to treatment should be stopped, but he was
[email protected] “I had a mild fever that lasted for a remove the cancerous growth. However, his adamant to get well.
FEW would have survived a close brush with month. Initially I thought it was battle with cancer was only just beginning.
death like Mohd Salleh Yusof (pix). dengue so I began to take antibiotics He also wanted to ensure that the cancer did
and continued working,” he told Two years later, in 2014, during a not spread to his other lung.
Over the last nine years, the full function of theSun. routine check-up, he was told that
his liver has been compromised and he has lost the cancer had spread to his left lung. It was around the time when he began his
a lung. However, the worst was yet to come. treatment at the Kuala Lumpur Hospital that he
One day, when he was driving from By then it was already in Stage 4. was introduced to palliative care.
But for the 59-year-old, no challenge is too Seremban to Kuala Lumpur, Mohd Half of the lung had been infected.
difficult to overcome. Today, he is a spokesman Salleh suddenly felt a tightness in the “I didn’t know such services were available,”
for others like him, people who have been taken chest. He put on a brave front in front his he said. Through the service, he was able to
close to the brink by cancer, only to turn around wife Azalina Sharif and their recuperate at home.
and be given a second chance. “To be on the safe side, I pulled over children, assuring them that all
at an R&R for a rest,” he said. Once he felt better, would be well. “Every month, two nurses and a doctor
Recalling his experience, Mohd Salleh said he decided to turn around and drive back to his would come and check my blood pressure and
office in Seremban, where he called his son. “There were (financial) concerns oxygen intake as I was dependent on an oxygen
but I told them that we would deal tank to breathe.” The good part for him was that
His son immediately picked him up at the with that later,” he said. the care came free of charge.
office and took him to hospital where he was
subjected to a series of tests. He was hit with “All that mattered to me was that I Almost a decade since his battle began,
could recover. After all, I still have Mohd Salleh has never felt better. His ability to
one more lung.” survive the odds has become an inspiration for
He had surgery at Subang Jaya Medical others like him.
Centre to remove the infected lung. The follow-
up treatment and medication left him feeling In fact, he has helped almost 200 palliative
nauseous. care patients get through their ordeal. For him
Over and above that, was the high cost of the now, it is all in a day’s work.

Pilots in fighter jet incident identified Drugs worth RM113m
seized since January
KUALA LUMPUR: The Royal Malaysian Air speculation,” the statement said. phone and had ordered an investigation to
Force (RMAF) has identified the two pilots RMAF will conduct a comprehensive be carried out. GEORGE TOWN: Police in Penang detained
involved in the Hawk 108 fighter jet 6,778 individuals and seized assorted drugs
incident, which occurred on Tuesday night. investigation, including the technical He said the Defence Ministry was totalling RM113 million along with assets worth
aspects, into the crash of the fighter jet at ordered to channel assistance to the RM31.4 million for drug offences from January
The Air Force Command in a statement the Butterworth RMAF base. families of the pilots involved in the up until Tuesday.
said the two pilots were identified as Kapt incident.
Mohamad Affendi Bustamy and Mej Mohd RMAF deputy chief Lt-Jen Datuk Mohd Penang narcotics criminal investigation
Fareez Omar. Asghar Khan Goriman Khan declined to “There was one fatality and another department chief ACP Mustafa Kamal Gani
comment further on the incident but said person was injured. The RMAF has been Abdullah said that 30 operations under Op
According to the statement, Mohamad the probe will be conducted immediately. ordered to provide a detailed report and Sarang were conducted throughout the state
Affendi died in the incident while Mohd to investigate the cause of the incident and 609 people were arrested for various drug
Fareez, who was injured, was in stable “We will conduct a detailed immediately. offences within the same period.
condition and is now being treated at investigation but other than that, I am
Seberang Jaya Hospital in Penang. unable to comment,” he told Bernama at “My deepest sympathies to the families He added that 69 men, including three
the Seberang Jaya Hospital compound of the pilots involved in the incident ... foreigners, aged 19 to 60, were arrested for drug
“Both pilots were married and their here early yesterday morning. very sad and disappointed to hear this abuse in the most recent operation conducted
families have been informed of the news. on Monday around Barat Daya and North
incident and RMAF will ensure the welfare When asked about the condition of the Seberang Perai districts.
of their families would be given the due injured pilot, he declined to comment. “I am given to understand that the
attention. injured pilot has received immediate “Police also seized methamphetamine,
Meanwhile, Senior Defence Minister treatment,” he shared on Twitter. heroin and liquified ketum worth RM1,768
“All parties should refrain from Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein said he during the operation that began at midnight
spreading any unverified news or was informed of the incident by RMAF until 4pm,” he said, adding that all the suspects
chief Jen Tan Sri Ackbal Abdul Samad by arrested tested positive for drugs.

The crashed jet resting on its belly in a field. – MASRY CHE ANI/THESUN In a separate development, Mustafa Kamal
said a drug trafficking ring was busted following
Jho Low man behind the scene at 1MDB, court told the arrest of a 37-year-old man and the seizure
of 27kg of assorted drugs worth RM146,774
KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court was told statement at Najib’s corruption and money that Jho Low’s appointment was not during a raid at a parking lot in Seberang Jaya
yesterday that fugitive businessman Jho Low laundering trial, involving RM2.3 billion documented after TIA changed its name to on Sunday.
was the man behind the scene at 1Malaysia belonging to 1MDB. 1MDB.
Development Bhd (1MDB). Investigations revealed that the man was the
He said he first met Jho Low at the He also told the court that Jho Low joined head of the drug trafficking ring and was said to
Former 1MDB non-executive director Tan appointment of members of the steering Najib on an official trip to Abu Dhabi to see a be raking in tens of thousands of ringgit in
Sri Ismee Ismail, 57, said he did not know in committee on the Terengganu Investment model of a mosque that would be built in profit every month from the illegal activity, he
what capacity Jho Low’s involvement in 1MDB Board (TIA) at Istana Terengganu in early 2009. Malaysia on a joint venture between Aabar and said.
was, but the 1MDB directors always received TIA was a strategic investment company, which 1MDB.
his emails which detailed various suggestions was later known as 1MDB. The suspect tested positive for drugs and
for them to execute. “On one occasion, during the haj season, has been remanded for seven days to facilitate
He said he did not know in what capacity Jho Low helped to obtain an additional 10,000 investigations under Section 39B of the
“What I and the 1MDB board of directors was Jho Low present at the ceremony and haj quota for Malaysians,” he added. Dangerous Drugs Act 1952. – Bernama
(BOD) know, is that Jho Low has a very good initially thought that he was an adviser to the
relationship with Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak. Sultan of Terengganu, Sultan Mizan Zainal Najib, 68, is facing four charges, namely Eight houses
It was because of the good relationship between Abidin. using his position to obtain bribes amounting destroyed in fire
Jho Low and Najib that the 1MDB’s BOD to RM2.3 billion from 1MDB funds and 21
tended not to ignore his proposals,” he added. It was during the meetings that he came to charges of money laundering involving the KOTA BARU: Seven families were left with only
realise that Jho Low was Najib’s adviser at the same amount. the clothes on their backs after a fire destroyed
Ismee, who is the 13th prosecution witness TIA steering committee as he always addressed eight wooden houses along Jalan Sultanah
said this when reading out his 111-page witness the prime minister as “boss”, he said, adding The trial before Justice Datuk Collin Zainab in Kampung Sireh here early yesterday.
Lawrence Sequerah continues. – Bernama The eighth house was unoccupied.

Kelantan fire and rescue department
operations officer Abu Hassan Mohd Nawi, in
a statement yesterday, said nine fire engines,
including two lorry tankers with 41 firefighters
from five fire and rescue stations, rushed to
the scene after receiving a distress call at
2.56am.

The fire teams arrived at the scene at 3am
and found eight houses on fire, he said, adding
that they managed to control the fire by 5am.

He said the firefighters were from the Kota
Baru, Pengkalan Chepa, Tunjong, Pasir Tumboh
and Pengkalan Kubor fire and rescue stations.
– Bernama

6 theSUN ON THURSDAY | NOVEMBER 18, 2021 BRIEFS ‘GERMANY’S COVID
NEWS WITHOUT BORDERS SITUATION DRAMATIC’

Smog forces school and plant BERLIN: Germany’s coronavirus
closures in New Delhi situation is dramatic, Chancellor
Angela Merkel said yesterday,
o Lahore declared reaching more than 30 times the “Anti-smog guns”, which spray breathing diseases,” labourer calling for a push to distribute
most polluted city maximum limit recommended by mist into the air, and water sprinklers Muhammad Saeed said. booster shots faster and
in the world by the World Health Organisation. were ordered to operate at pollution appealing to those sceptical of
air quality monitor hotspots at least three times a day. Muhammad said he had stopped vaccination to change their
The city on Tuesday ordered the taking his children outside for walks minds. Earlier yesterday, Robert
NEW DELHI: India’s capital has shut closure until the end of the month of The commission also said at least because of the dirty air. Koch Institute reported that
schools and coal plants as it battles six of 11 coal-fired power plants half of government workers were confirmed cases had increased by
dangerous levels of air pollution in surrounding the metropolis in a bid being sent home and private firms In recent years, Lahore residents 52,826 as the pandemic’s fourth
the region yesterday that left to tackle the filthy air. should follow suit. have built their own purifiers and wave tightened its grip on Europe.
residents of Lahore in neighbouring filed lawsuits against government “It is not too late to opt for a first
Pakistan choking on acrid smog. The move comes after India led The order came days after the officials in desperate bids to clean vaccine shot,” Merkel told a
the charge at the weekend to weaken Delhi government pushed back the air. congress of German city mayors.
Air quality has worsened across anti-coal pledges at the COP26 against a call by the Supreme Court “Everyone who gets vaccinated
northern India and adjacent parts of climate summit, with critics saying it to declare the city’s first “pollution But authorities have been slow protects himself and others. And if
Pakistan in recent years, as industrial prioritised economic growth over lockdown”, which would restrict the to act, blaming the smog on India enough people get vaccinated
pollutants, smoke from seasonal crop the planet’s future. population to their homes. or claiming the figures are that is the way out of the
burn-off, and winter temperatures exaggerated. pandemic.” She said there needs
coalesce into toxic smog. The Indian capital of 20 million In Pakistan, the city of Lahore in to be a “national effort” to get
people has also cancelled school Punjab province near the border “We are poor people, we can’t mass distribution of vaccine
Delhi is consistently ranked the classes and urged people to work with India was declared the most even afford a doctor’s charges,” said booster shots under way. – Reuters
world’s worst capital for air quality, from home, while banning polluted city in the world yesterday shopkeeper Ikram Ahmed.
with levels of pollutants last week non-essential trucks from entering by a Swiss air quality monitor. WHIRLWIND KILLS MAN
the city in an effort to clean the smog. “We can only plead with them to AS FLOODS HIT SICILY
Lahore, a city of 11 million, had control the pollution.
In an order passed on Tuesday, an air quality ranking of 348 ROME: A whirlwind killed a man in
the city’s Commission for Air Quality according to IQAir, well over the “I am not a literate person, but I southern Sicily and damaged
Management said all education hazardous level of 300 set by the have read that Lahore has the worst properties yesterday, while heavy
institutions should remain shut until World Health Organisation. air quality and then comes India’s rains flooded streets and forced
further notice. Delhi. authorities to shut schools. It was
“Children are experiencing the second time in a month that
“If it continues like this, we will exceptionally severe weather has
die.” – AFP battered the Italian island,
following a rare hurricane which
Indian comedian drenched parts of western Sicily. A
under man in his 50s was struck by a
nationalist fire whirlwind as he left his house
near the city of Ragusa, officials
NEW DELHI: An Indian comedian FLOATING INFERNO ... Fishing boats are seen totally destroyed following a fire at a harbour in the Indonesian city said. Photographs from the area
and actor has been forced to defend of Tegal yesterday. – REUTERSPIX showed the wind had overturned
himself against online accusations of a van and blown out windows in
“insulting the country” after he US, China to ease restrictions on journalists houses. Numerous whirlwinds
performed a “two Indias” touched down in the region
monologue in Washington. WASHINGTON: The United States countries said they had agreed to year, after both countries had during the morning, officials said,
and China have agreed to ease allow new journalist visas to be largely capped permits to three as torrential rains triggered flash
Vir Das, one of India’s top satirical restrictions on journalist visas issued. months. floods in several towns. – Reuters
performers, is known for his shortly after a long-awaited virtual
willingness to critically observe his summit between its two leaders, A State Department spokesman Asked about the agreement Cambodia frees
country. with Beijing yesterday calling the said on Tuesday that discussions in yesterday, Chinese Foreign 27 activists,
move a “hard-won” achievement. recent months had led to “some Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian political prisoners
Critics said there has been rising Washington regularly initial progress” in “a few areas” of told reporters that “this hard-won
intolerance against minority denounces the deterioration in the media environment. achievement is in line with the PHNOM PENH: Cambodia has
communities in India since Prime China’s treatment of US media interests of media on both sides, released 27 activists jailed over
Minister Narendra Modi came to members, and has taken measures The official said China had and is worth treasuring”. charges of incitement against Hun
power in 2014, and that freedom of against Chinese media on “committed to issue visas for a Sen’s government as the country
speech is under threat in the world’s American soil that have been group of US reporters, provided He said Beijing hopes “both prepares to host international talks.
biggest democracy. accused of being Beijing’s they are eligible under all sides will put in place the relevant
propaganda organs. applicable laws and regulations”. policies and measures as soon as Among those released in the past
“I come from an India where we Last year, Beijing expelled possible”. 12 days were members of
worship women during the day and Americans working for several Beijing also promised to “permit environment group Mother Nature
gang rape them at night,” Das told a major newspapers such as the New US journalists already in the PRC The US official said Washington Cambodia as well as outspoken
packed Washington, DC venue. York Times, Washington Post and (People’s Republic of China) to would continue to push for union leader Rong Chhun, rights
Wall Street Journal as tensions freely depart and return, which they “expanding access and improving group Licadho’s deputy director Am
In an almost seven-minute long soared between the two countries. had previously been unable to do,” conditions for US and other foreign Sam Ath said yesterday.
video posted on Monday, he covered But in the wake of a virtual the official said. media”, and for broader freedom of
issues ranging from air pollution, summit between US President Joe the press in general. He said courts reduced their
journalism and Modi’s coronavirus Biden and his Chinese counterpart Chinese state media said both sentences or granted them bail, but
relief efforts to cricket. Xi Jinping, officials from both sides had reached an agreement, The State Department believed the charges against the individuals
including to “reciprocally approve” these measures will allow US media had not been completely dropped.
“I come from an India where we the visas of new journalists. correspondents to return to China
bleed blue every time we play green,” “to continue their important work”, Cambodia is due to host an online
he said, referring to the sporting Both sides agreed to extend the the official said. – AFP summit of Asian and European
uniforms of his country and validity of journalist visas to one leaders next week.
arch-rival Pakistan.
It also faces growing calls to
“But every time we lose to green, improve its human rights record as it
we turn orange all of a sudden.” prepares to take the helm of the
Association of Southeast Asian
Orange refers to muscular Hindu Nations next year.
nationalism, often symbolised by the
colour saffron. Am attributed the prisoners’
release to government sensitivities to
“I come from an India that will overseas criticism.
watch this and know there is a
gigantic joke. It just isn’t funny,” Das “Cambodia needs to reduce the
said. political tension and condemnation
of its human rights situation.”
Soon after Das released the video
social media users accused him of Justice Ministry spokesman Chin
insulting India on the global stage, Malin confirmed the release of the
and at least two police complaints jailed activists, citing the need to
were filed against him. reduce overcrowding in prisons.

Leading Indian actress Kangana “This is not about any pressure.
Ranaut slammed Das, calling the The courts did not pay attention to
video “soft terrorism” and writing on whether they are activists or not.
Instagram: “Strict action should be
taken against such criminals.” “If they do activities that violate
the court’s order, they will face the law
Das took to Twitter insisting the and can be brought back to prison.”
video was a “satire about the duality
of two separate Indias that do Human Rights Watch director for
different things”. Asia Brad Adams urged European
leaders to continue to pressure
“Like any nation has light and Cambodia to unconditionally free all
dark, good and evil within it.”– AFP remaining political prisoners. – AFP

BRIEFSTHREAT TO DEMOCRACY 7theSUN ON THURSDAY | NOVEMBER 18, 2021
IN AFRICA
* NEWS WITHOUT BORDERS
NAIROBI: US Secretary of State Antony
Blinken yesterday urged Africans to Mudslides cut off Vancouver
watch out for rising threats to from rest of Canada
democracy as he began a tour of the
continent that is also expected to focus o One dead, thousands Local television showed video footage of the Environment Canada said up to 250mm of
on regional crises. Before meeting forced to evacuate Trans Canada highway – which connects the rain – what the region normally gets in a month
Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta, coastal city to the rest of the country – – fell on Sunday and Monday in and around
Blinken held talks with civil society OTTAWA: Police said on Tuesday at least one inundated. Vancouver, which was also hit last week by a
leaders and asked for ideas on how to person has died in torrential rains that trapped rare tornado.
stop the “bad actors” who test motorists in mudslides, forced thousands to A bridge was also washed out.
democratic institutions. “We have seen evacuate their homes and cut off Vancouver Other routes have also been closed, The extreme weather comes after British
over the last decade or so what some from the rest of Canada. according to Drive BC, which said on Twitter: Columbia suffered record-high temperatures
call a democratic recession,“ he said.“We “Highways are closed until further notice.” over the summer that killed more than 500
have seen the same challenges here Search and rescue teams recovered the body As a result, motorists wanting to travel to or people, as well as wildfires that destroyed a
that we see in many parts of the world – of a woman from a mudslide near Lillooet, from Vancouver would have to travel south to town.
misinformation, political violence, voter 250km north of Vancouver, the Royal Canadian the United States and back up into Canada.
intimidation, voter bribery.” – AFP Mounted Police said. Anyone taking this circuitous route, however, On Tuesday, thousands of British
would have to show proof of a negative Covid-19 Columbians were unable to return to their
FORMER U.S. MARINE ENDS Sgt Janelle Shoihet said investigators have test upon re-entry into Canada. homes due to evacuation orders still in effect
HUNGER STRIKE received two missing person reports, and Landslides also cut off rail traffic to and from due to flooding in a dozen communities –
believe “there may have been other occupied Vancouver – one of Canada’s busiest freight sea including all of Merritt and parts of Abbotsford –
MOSCOW: A former US marine serving a vehicles that were lost in the slide”. ports. and as many as 9,000 homes were without
nine-year prison term in Russia ended a “Both CN and CP Rail indicate that no rail power.
hunger strike he launched to protest “The total number of people and vehicles traffic is currently able to transit between
against alleged violations of his rights, unaccounted for has not been confirmed.” Kamloops and Vancouver,” a port spokesman In Merritt, flooding compromised the
his lawyer said yesterday. US citizen said. wastewater treatment plant, while thousands in
Trevor Reed is serving his sentence in a The rains had let up by Tuesday afternoon In Ottawa, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Abbotsford reportedly slept in their cars on an
penal colony 500km southeast of but mudslides, rocks and debris washed out said his government is “watching closely” the elevated road overnight, as farms in the Fraser
Moscow after being convicted of several highways leading to Vancouver, trapping evolving situation in British Columbia. Valley were inundated.
assaulting police officers while drunk in hundreds of motorists who were later rescued “We’ll be there to help in any way, shape or
2019. His lawyer Sergei Nikitenkov said by military helicopters. form,” he told reporters. Others took shelter at emergency sites set up
Reed “ended the hunger strike” after across the province, with some also sleeping in
being released from an isolation cell church pews or at schools, local media said.
where he was placed for allegedly – AFP
breaking prison rules. Reed started a
hunger strike on Nov 4, saying he had Taliban appeal to America to release assets Poland warns
been repeatedly placed in the isolation migrant crisis
cell but denied any wrongdoing. – AFP KABUL: The Taliban called yesterday on US a period that started with an invasion by the could last years
Congress members to release Afghan assets Soviet Union in 1979 and ended with the
Ugandan capital frozen after their takeover of the country, withdrawal of the last US troops on Aug 31. WARSAW: Poland warned yesterday that the
under tight security warning economic turmoil at home could lead crisis on the Belarusian border could last for
to trouble abroad. “Practical steps have been taken towards months or even years, a day after Polish forces
KAMPALA: Armed police and soldiers good governance, security and transparency. used tear gas and a water cannon to deter
patrolled the Ugandan capital yesterday as In an open letter, Taliban Foreign Minister stone-throwing migrants.
security was stepped up following twin Amir Khan Muttaqi said the biggest challenge “No threat is posed to the region or the
suicide bombings that killed three people, facing Afghanistan was financial insecurity, world from Afghanistan and a pathway has Polish Defence Minister Mariusz Blaszczak
claimed by the Islamic State. “and the roots of this concern lead back to the been paved for positive cooperation.” said there had been further attempts at crossing
freezing of assets of our people by the the border during the night, in the latest
Checkpoints have been set up on several American government”. He warned, however, that the economic escalation of a months-long standoff on the
roads in Kampala, while the areas where the situation could spark a mass exodus. eastern border of the European Union (EU).
two bombings occurred on Tuesday have Washington has seized nearly US$9.5
been closed off to motorists. billion in assets belonging to the Afghan “If the current situation prevails, the Thousands of migrants, mainly from the
central bank, and the aid-dependent economy Afghan government and people will face Middle East, are staying on the border in what
“Security has been stepped up in and has effectively collapsed – with civil servants problems and will become a cause for mass the West says is a crisis engineered by Belarus to
around Kampala to ensure the public is safe unpaid for months and the treasury unable to migration in the region and the world, which try to divide the EU and hit back against
from any possible dangers,” said Kampala pay for imports. will consequently create further humanitarian sanctions.
police spokesman Luke Owoyesigyire. and economic issues.
“I present to you our compliments and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko
Tuesday’s attacks occurred within would like to share a few thoughts on our “We hope members of the American and his main ally, Russian President Vladimir
minutes of each other, with two suicide bilateral relations,” Amir Khan wrote. Congress will think thoroughly in this regard. Putin, have rejected the accusations and
bombers on motorbikes disguised as local criticised the EU for not taking in the migrants.
“boda boda” motorcycle taxi drivers He said Afghanistan was enjoying a stable “I request ... so that doors for future
detonating a device near parliament, while government for the first time in over 40 years – relations are opened, assets of Afghanistan’s “We have to prepare for the fact that the
a third attacker targeted a checkpoint near Central Bank are unfrozen and sanctions on situation on the Polish-Belarusian border will
the central police station. – AFP our banks are lifted.”– AFP not be resolved quickly. We have to prepare for
months or even years,” Blaszczak told Poland’s
LONG MARCH ... A caravan Radio Jedynka.
of migrants walking in the
Mexican municipality of Matias Blaszczak said attempts to cross the border
Romero on Tuesday as they had continued during the night, adding that
head to the US. – AFPPIX migrants had used the same “method of
attacking the Polish border” as seen on Tuesday
at the Bruzgi-Kuznica border crossing.

“Public attention focused on what happened
in Kuznica, while smaller groups of migrants
tried to break through the Polish border in other
sections, also at night.”

The border guard service said it had detected
“161 attempts at illegal crossings” on Tuesday,
including “two forceful attempts to cross the
border registered during the evening”.

Polish police said nine officers were injured
in the clashes on Tuesday, along with a border
guard and a soldier.

Belarus and Russia condemned the action
by Polish forces on Tuesday, which came a day
after the EU and US said they were expanding
sanctions against Belarus for the migrant crisis.

The West has accused Belarus of luring
thousands of migrants, many from Iraq and Syria,
with the promise of an easy crossing into the EU
and then forcing them to stay at the border.

The EU’s eastern member states of Latvia,
Lithuania and Poland have refused to take the
migrants, leaving many stranded for weeks in
the forested borderlands between the two
countries. – AFP

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VOICES OF REASON UK government trampling
over modern slavery
by Akram Al-Khaled
█ BY CAROLINE HAUGHEY The traffickers made millions of
Malaysia a pounds from him and others, including
potpourri of cultures AN underlying principle of the UK’s through large scale benefit fraud. Should
justice system is the concept that – apart these provisions come into force, victims
from minor offences – there is no time like Pawel would be automatically
limit to bring someone to justice. Yet, in a disbelieved, making already challenging
new piece of legislation, we are creating a cases all the more difficult to prosecute,
time bar for complaints from potential and wholly undermining the intentions of
THIS article discusses the various aspects of victims of modern slavery. the Modern Slavery Act.
Malaysian culture. Malaysia is a country The Tamil culture can be traced back to the The government’s Nationality and
that is made up of different ethnic groups. It southern part of India known as Tamil Nadu, while Borders Bill makes it clear that if a victim Assumptions cannot feature in our
has a unique history that characterises the the Punjabi culture can be traced back to the of such a crime does not disclose their evidence-based legal system. Perhaps
northern part of India. exploitation when they first connect with letting genuine victims slip through our
various cultures. The Tamils and Punjabis in Malaysia are proud authorities, there will be an assumption hands is a price that is acceptable if we can
The major ethnic groups comprise Malays, of their culture and heritage, and they add to the that they are lying. This assumption stop those abusing the system from
Chinese, Indians as well as other smaller groups uniqueness and diversity of Malaysia. determines the care offered to an getting away with it. But to get to the real
consisting of mixed races as well as aborigines. The The aborigines of Malaysia also have a special individual. abusers, we need to identify their victims
Malays are the largest group in the country and culture that is characterised by jungle craft as well as Under the current system, someone so they can tell us what happened and
their culture is heavily rooted in Islamic traditions other unique practices native to them. They claiming to be a slavery victim enters the who is responsible. Without that
and principles. comprise a large number of people who inhabit National Referral Mechanism (NRM). knowledge, how can we protect the
Much of the Malay culture centres on the Peninsular Malaysia as well as those who inhabit Support is given and evidence built as to vulnerable or prosecute the perpetrators?
practice of Islam as well as other unique traits and the island of Borneo. whether there are reasonable grounds to
characteristics, such as being caring, polite, civic- The aborigines of Borneo who inhabit Sabah and accept that the person is telling the truth. The government’s Bill profoundly
minded and respectful towards others. Sarawak have a colourful culture that is But the new Bill places an emphasis on impacts genuine victims of slavery and, in
Aspects of the Malay culture are as diverse as its ethnic groups. It is credibility determined by how quickly an doing so, creates an environment in which
quite evident in their dress code, “Malaysians apparent in the dresses they wear, the individual reports that they may be a traffickers will flourish. It will
literary works as well as arts and crafts. are able to live language they speak, as well as the food modern slavery victim. catastrophically undo all that has been
The culture is unique to Southeast together in they eat. In practice, it is saying that if you do not achieved in the 10 years since the first
Asia, and can be traced back to more relative claim to be a victim of slavery from the modern slavery prosecution.
than a thousand years during the time Another ethnic group that inhabits outset, you are likely to be lying. The Bill
of the Malay Sultanate, when Malays Malaysia is the Eurasians, and they not only undermines a legal principle but For successful prosecutions, survivors
started to embrace Islam as the main comprise people of mix Asian and it goes against the experience of anyone must be willing to engage. Typically, only
religion, thus shaping their culture, European parentage. These people, working with victims of modern slavery one in three will do so at the moment, but
harmony, withwhich is present until today. who are predominantly from Malacca, that it takes time for people to disclose with the right support offered to them,
The second largest ethnic group is generally have a Portuguese heritage. engagement could be much higher.
the Chinese, who are illustrious and They also have their own culture, exploitation. This is also the case, for
and while most of them are Christians, example, with victims of sex abuse and The charity Justice and Care, for
the centralentrepreneurial. They contribute a lot some have been known to embrace domestic violence. It was this example, embeds its aftercare workers
to the Malaysian culture and arts as Islam. The Eurasians who inhabit this understanding that helped shape the UK’s within police forces to help survivors. As a
country celebrate Christmas and other Modern Slavery Act. result, it is seeing nine in 10 of those
tenet of thewell, that is unique and colourful, religious events, and adhere to survivors engaging with police
which they are proud of. Eurasian lifestyle and traditions that is Evidence of slavery reflects that victims investigations, leading to more traffickers
are exploited because a perpetrator has being charged. We need more of this
MalaysianThe Malaysian Chinese culture was apparent in their cuisine and the innovation.
essentially inherited from their language they speak. preyed on their vulnerability – due to age,
addiction or a myriad of other reasons. This Bill does the opposite. Telling
culture beingforefathers, who were immigrants It can be concluded that Malaysia is This often impedes the victim’s ability to victims that it is too late to make their
from China. It is characterised by a a country that is blessed to have diverse complaint, assuming they are lying or
ethnic groups embracing different recognise that they are one through fear, telling them they are less credible than
respect andvariety of customs, practices as well as cultures, and yet when combined other victims of crime is misguided;
traditions, which are linked back to translate to the Malaysian culture that shame or lack of understanding. But the indeed, it is morally wrong. It is by default
government is now endeavouring to use exploiting them again.
tolerance.mainland China. its power to say that it can be too late to
The Chinese in Malaysia are mainly is unique and is the envy of many Our responsibility as a civilised society
Buddhists and Christians and as a complain that you are a victim. is to return victims’ dignity, not deprive
result, many aspects of their culture across the world. By the nature of the potential new them of it. To trample over the intentions
reflect upon one of these religions. This is because the people, despite their various legislation, it seems like within the of the Modern Slavery Act is
The Chinese celebrate Chinese New Year, and cultures and beliefs, are able to live together in government, there is a belief that most reprehensible. It does a disservice to the
this is regarded as one of the most important relative harmony, with the central tenet of the people who claim to be victims of modern extraordinary efforts of so many to combat
cultural and religious celebrations of ethnic Malaysian culture being respect and tolerance. slavery are lying. A presumption that they this nefarious crime and mocks the
Chinese in Malaysia. Hence, it is not surprising and it is a norm for are trying to navigate the asylum system. respect the UK has gained internationally
The third significant ethnic group is the Indians. these ethnic groups to share, celebrate and promote Yes, a small percentage of people do, but as a leader in this field. It must be
The Malaysian Indians consist mainly of Tamils and each other’s cultures, while maintaining their own the evidence shows that the vast majority amended. – The Independent
Punjabis. The Tamils are mostly Hindus while some identities. This is what makes Malaysia a truly who enter the NRM are telling the truth.
of them are Christians, while the Punjabis are unique, Asian country that is multicultural. These victims are people like Pawel, who I Caroline Haughey OBE QC is a criminal
predominantly of the Sikh religion. worked with in Operation Fort, the largest barrister specialising in prosecuting
The Tamils and Punjabis both celebrate a festival Assoc Prof Dr Akram Al-Khaled, Senior modern slavery case in Europe to date.
known as Diwali, and they regard this celebration as Lecturer/Head of MBA Programme, Faculty of Lured to the UK, he was promised a better modern slavery and trafficking cases.
auspicious, as it signifies the victory of good over Business, BERJAYA University College. life but instead controlled, intimidated, She prosecuted the first modern slavery
evil. Comments: [email protected] abused, threatened and exploited.
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Return█ COMPILEDBY JOHN TAN, MARK MATHEN VICTOR, MARINA MUHTAR & S. TAMARAI CHELVI (from left)
to Hogwarts Grint,
Radcliffe and
Watson grew
up playing
the iconic
o Emma Watson reveals her all-time Harry Potter
trio. –
favourite Harry Potter character WARNER
BROS.
Leung is now one of China’s most highly-paid HARRY POTTER stars Daniel Watson concluded her post by thanking all the time. Thank you for all of your hard
Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and the fans and acknowledging the efforts of the work too. I know your contributions
Rupert Grint are reuniting for the film crew. sometimes get overlooked.”
first time in a decade for an
“Thank you to the fans that have continued Fans can expect to catch the TV special on
upcoming HBO Max special. The trio will to show their support well after the last Jan 1 on HBO Max. Along with the return of
stars. – ELLE MEN reconnect with other cast members for a chapter closed. The magic of the world the whole cast, the anniversary special will
special 20th anniversary TV retrospective. wouldn’t exist without you. Thank you for also include a TV quiz contest for fans.
Tony Leung is Stars like Robbie Coltrane (Hagrid), Tom fighting to make it such an inclusive and Helen Mirren will host the competition.
making bank loving place.
Felton (Draco Malfoy), Helena Bonham Other celebrities such as Pete Davidson and
Carter (Bellatrix Lestrange), and director “I still miss the crew who made these films Jay Leno are also set to make an appearance.
Chris Columbus will appear with them for the
Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to
AFTER his debut in Shang-Chi and the Hogwarts on the movie set in London. This
Legend of the Ten Rings, Tony Leung’s career is was the place where the first instalment was
flying high. The 59-year-old actor was paid shot. Watson
US$7.7 million (RM32 million) for the shared her
Hollywood blockbuster and is said to gain In line with the news, Emma Watson thoughts
shared a heartfelt note on her Instagram. The
higher for an upcoming Chinese movie, No actress who played Hermione Granger about her
Name. reflected on how her character and the time on the
The paychque for his first-ever Marvel beloved franchise changed her life. film franchise.
– GETTY
role places him second to multiple Academy “Harry Potter was my home, my family, my
award-winning Australian actress, Cate world and Hermione (still is) my favourite
Blanchett, who was paid US$12.5 million fictional character of all time,” she admitted.
(RM52.2 million) for her role as Hela in Thor: “I think a journalist once said it was
Ragnarok. Not only that, Leung’s debut irritating how many times during an
salary has surpassed Iron Man’s Robert interview, I mentioned how lucky I was and
Downey Jr, and Thor’s Chris Hemsworth, started counting… BUT I DAMN WELL
who were paid US$500,000 (RM2.1 million) KNEW!!! And still know.”
and approximately US$299,000 (RM1.2 The actress continued saying, “I am proud
million), respectively. not just of what we as group contributed as
Due to his busy schedule, Leung once actors to the franchise but also as children
contemplated retiring before the age of 30.“I that became young adults that walked that
wouldn’t be where I am today without the path. I look at my fellow cast members now
tough work in the past.” said the and I am just so proud of who everyone has
multitalented artist. He added: “A person’s become as people.
values will change when he grows older, and “I am proud we were kind to each other
he will learn to relax and not have such that we supported one another and that we
extreme ideas.” held up something meaningful.”
Before he flew to China, he had just
finished filming a Hong Kong movie, Once
Upon a Time in Hong Kong with Andy Lau and Miramax sues Tarantino over Pulp Fiction NFTs
Simon Yam and it certainly looks like 2021 is
a busy year for the award-winning actor.
Leung’s salary of US$9.2 million (RM38.4
million) is the third-highest shooting salary A scene from IN a Nov 2 press release, director Quentin
among Chinese actors. the critically- Tarantino excitedly announced that he would
acclaimed Pulp be selling NFTs based on exclusive scenes
Fiction. – from Pulp Fiction’s screenplay to fans.
But on Tuesday, Miramax filed a lawsuit on
MIRAMAX against Tarantino, accusing him of copyright

infringement by selling the film’s NFTs.
Tarantino announced the sale at a recent
crypto-art convention in New York.
The plan is to auction off NFT – non-
Aespa have made a successful debut in the Tarantino is fungible tokens – based on excerpts from
Kpop scene. – POSTJUNG facing a legal Tarantino’s original handwritten script for the
threat from film, accompanied by commentary.
Miramax over
his NFTs. – The NFT is pitched as “secret,” meaning
GETTY that its contents will be viewable exclusively by
the owner.

According to the suit by Miramax,
Tarantino did not consult the company
beforehand, as Miramax still owns the rights to
Aespa marks first the director’s 1994 classic film.
anniversary
Miramax’s attorneys have sent a cease and
desist letter seeking to block the sale, but that
has not stopped Tarantino and his team.
The company further alleged that
IT’S been a year since Aespa made a grand Tarantino’s actions have interfered with the
entrance into the K-Pop industry. studio’s own plans to enter the market for Pulp
The rookie girl group made its debut on Fiction NFTs, according to a statement by
Nov 17, 2020, capturing the attention of Miramax attorney Bart Williams.
fans around the world due to its unique “This group chose to recklessly, greedily,
concept. and intentionally disregard the agreement that
Individually, its members – Karina, Quentin signed instead of following the clear
Giselle, Winter and Ningning – have been legal and ethical approach of simply
trainees-in-waiting since as early as 2016, communicating with Miramax about his
before being launched as part of SM proposed ideas,” Williams said.
Entertainment’s first girl group in six years The suit appears to turn on the question of
since Red Velvet. whether selling NFTs based on excerpts of a
In just one year, Aespa has gained a screenplay qualify as a “publication” of the
huge number of followers and fans. The screenplay.
group has broken various records with hit The suit states claims of breach of contract,
tracks like Next Level and Savage, and were copyright infringement, trademark
recently named Rookie of the Year at the infringement and unfair competition.
2021 Seoul Music Awards, and Best Korean Tarantino’s representative declined to
Act at the 2021 MTV Europe Music Awards. comment.

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Will Smith tipped for Oscar for latest role
o Will Smith’s highly
anticipated biopic
sports film King Richard
finally hits theatres and
HBO Max on Friday

KING RICHARD plots the improbable Will Smith
rise of Serena and Venus Williams, plays Serena
from training on crumbling, gang- and Venus
riddled Compton tennis courts to Williams’
becoming all-time sporting greats. influential
father in King
The movie could soon cap another unlikely Richard.
journey, with former Fresh Prince of Bel-Air star
Will Smith heavily tipped to win his first Oscar eclipsed by Serena’s 23 – occupies more of the this opportunity to show the world exactly what haven’t been able to do that.”
for best actor, as their larger-than-life father, screen time, having Venus did, is so, so important.”
coach and manager. paved the way for her Growing up seeing “girls that look like me are ‘Lion’
younger sister with in a sport that is predominantly a white sport ... For Smith – a father of three – watching Richard
Smith “fell in love with Richard Williams” early wins at junior means so much to me,” said Sidney. Williams protect his daughters all those years
two decades ago, after watching him leap to 14- tournaments. ago helped to shape his performance.
year-old daughter Venus’s defense in an “I love that ‘Revolutionaries’ “It was like [Venus] had a lion. And she was
interview with an overly insistent journalist. Venus opened The film follows Richard’s efforts to find his so confident and so comfortable that her lion
doors, and her sister daughters a professional coach at snooty wasn’t going to let anything happen to her,” he
“The look of Venus’s face ... the image burned just ran through,” Californian tennis clubs, and how he was recalled.
in my heart,” he told an online press conference. Saniyya Sidney, who initially met with rejection, While Venus and Serena, plus
“Because that’s how I wanted my daughter to plays Venus, told AFP. ridicule and racism. two of their half-sisters, are
look when I showed up.” “She’s so humble, The Williams family would Scan QR involved with the film, Richard
she doesn’t even look at later boycott the prestigious code for did not participate, and the film’s
“I knew I wanted to show a father protecting the status, or who’s Indian Wells tennis King Richard largely positive portrayal also
a daughter like that to the world,” said Smith, bigger ... being given tournament in California for 14 trailer hints at marital infidelity.
who signed on to star and produce in the
Warner Bros film. years, after booing that Richard Filmmakers initially planned
slammed as racist, and which Serena later to put Smith in full prosthetics to closely
The film, which had its Los Angeles premiere likened to a “genteel lynch mob.” resemble Williams, but eventually relied on the
Sunday during AFI Fest, focuses on how the Serena, whose fiery temper has left two-time Oscar nominee’s acting to transform
Williams’ unusual and tight-knit family in an her at loggerheads with officials on audience perceptions.
impoverished and mainly Black occasions, was banned from wearing a “He would just slide in to Richard Williams,
neighborhood of the same city Black Panther-inspired black catsuit at which has all of that exuberance of Will Smith,
shaped their future success. the French Open in 2018. but this whole other side of his character – it was
“Every time they come on the court, startling to see,” said co-star Tony Goldwyn.
Richard Williams, a self- they are these walking revolutionaries,” Smith is the current bookmakers’ favourite
taught coach, famously Aunjanue Ellis, who plays their mother to win best actor at February’s Oscars, having
wrote a 78-page plan to and fellow coach Oracene, told AFP. missed out for his portrayal of boxer
make Venus and
Serena the top
players in the
world before
they were
even born,
having
learnt about
the lucrative
prize money
on offer.

Venus –
whose
seven
Grand Slam
titles would
later be

“The tennis industry is still to this day Muhammad Ali in Ali, and in The Pursuit of
trying to police how creative they are, Happyness. King Richard hits theatres next
trying to police their genius, and they Friday. – ETX Studio

Disney+ streaming subscriber growth slows
ENTERTAINMENT giant Disney said the company tried to regain momentum in its Enderle Group said of Disney.
Wednesday its flagship streaming service grew travel and theme park businesses, which have Disney+ has reached 118 million subscribers He noted however that Disney appears to
slower than expected in the recently ended suffered due to the pandemic. worldwide, but analysts had predicted millions
financial quarter, as pandemic headwinds have more would sign up. – ETX STUDIO have changed course of late, letting movies run
begun to bite. “We’ve made great strides in reopening our parent company, which consists of releasing in theatres for a while before making their way
businesses while taking meaningful and some films simultaneously in theatres and to the streaming service.
Disney+ has reached 118 million subscribers innovative steps in Direct-to-Consumer and at online, with an additional cost for subscribers
worldwide, but analysts had predicted millions our Parks, particularly with our popular new to the platform. “If they are going to force you to go back to
more would sign up, resulting in a miss that saw Disney Genie and Magic Key offerings,” Chapek the theatre again, then Disney+ becomes
the entertainment giant’s share price slip in said. After Mulan in 2020, Black Widow and Jungle redundant,” Enderle said.
after-market trades, according to AFP. Impacts on parks and films Cruise were released this summer to the great
Disney also planned a major promotion on displeasure of theatres and stars such as Scarlett “At some point Disney is going to have to
Disney Company chief executive Bob Friday to mark the two-year anniversary this Johansson, who criticised a loss of earnings for make a decision whether to favour the theatres
Chapek told analysts on an earnings call that week of the launch of Disney+. them. or their own streaming service, and it is a hard
the two-year-old service has faced some decision to make.”
pandemic headwinds to landing new shows More worrisome for investors, the average “When they were putting out blockbuster
and films. monthly revenue per Disney+ subscriber fell 9% movies at the streaming service at the same In all, Disney’s platforms (Disney+, ESPN+
year-over-year to US$4.12 (RM17.16). time as the theatres, that was worth the price of and Hulu) have 179 million subscriptions and
“Obviously, we are only in year two of the admission,” tech analyst Rob Enderle of the have generated a turnover of US$4.6 billion
Disney+ launch and the hunger for content for In its earnings release, the group attributed (RM19.16 billion).
the service is extraordinary,” he said. the decline to cheaper subscriptions in some
markets, such as India and Indonesia. The parks and merchandise business
“And when you have that happen at the same doubled its revenue to US$5.5 billion (RM22.9
time that you have a pandemic and you have to It also noted that Disney+ is facing cost billion), thanks to the much-anticipated
shut down production, that is not a good increases in terms of content production, reopening of all its theme parks worldwide.
combination,” he added. marketing and technology.
“We continue to be impacted by reduced
Rival Netflix has promised to significantly Disney stock fell 4% by close of trading operating capacities” due to health restrictions,
bolster its line-up of original programming after Wednesday. Disney noted in its statement.
suffering from pandemic-caused production
delays. But the very popular streaming service Disney also expected costs of making films
benefits from the controversial strategy of its and operating its other business to rise, given
Disappointing growth at Disney+ came as inflationary pressures being felt across the
economy. – ETX Studio

LIFESTYLE

4 theSun LYFE ON THURSDAY | NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Baefnuerrfyitscoolflehaagvuieng
o Studies have shown that pets in a workplace reduce stress,
improve morale, productivity, and decrease absenteeism

█ BY MARIETTA MU to take regular breaks to play with the pet. While There are numerous benefits to bringing your pet to work with you ... and it might even help the day go by f
it might seem counterproductive and a
HAVING pets in the workplace is highly distraction, taking regular breaks is necessary for
beneficial for employers and people to perform optimally.
employees alike. Companies such as
Amazon have even allowed pets in the Senior lecturer at MIT Sloan School of
workplace to improve their employees’ work-life Management, Robert Pozen, recommends taking
balance. At their Seattle headquarters, a 15-minute break every 75 to 90 minutes of work.
employees share their workspace with as many
as 7,000 dogs (!). The reason behind the timing is because the
human brain works on two modes, and taking
Both employers and employees have stated frequent working breaks helps it to understand
that it helps them pass long work hours happily, and retain information better.
and pets remind them to take necessary breaks.
Studies have also shown that spending too
‘Office pets’ are animals that live in the much time on one project can actually decrease
workplace, or a personal pet of the employer or productivity and cause unnecessary stress.
employee that is brought to the office daily.
Therefore, when people take short breaks,
Among the benefits of having an office pet: they come back feeling refreshed and ready to
1. Reduced stress tackle the project again, as having mental breaks
Pets are known to provide comic relief and prevents overworking and exhaustion.
spread cheer among employees, so having a pet 4. Increased employee retention and
in the office can help to decrease stress in the decreased absences
workplace. If a company has more work policies that create a
more welcoming and relaxed work environment,
A study carried out by Deakin University employees are less likely to quit.
conducted research into the effect of nature and
living things in the workspace. The results found Having a healthy and fun work environment
that contact with nature provides an effective way translates into loyalty and better talent retention
to prevent mental illness. numbers.

Petting a cat or dog, or even looking at a fish The less stressed a person is in their job role,
swimming for just ten minutes can have calming the less likely they are to be absent. Given that
effects, reduce blood pressure, lower stress and office pets decrease stress, employers create a
make employees more friendly. better working experience and employees are
more likely to enjoy their work.
When cuddling or stroking a furry friend, our Tips for having office pets
bodies release oxytocin, which is a feel-good Although having office pets is beneficial, proper
hormone and reduces the stress hormone, steps should be taken by employers to ensure a
cortisol. healthy environment for both office pets and
employees.
A reduction of stress among employees 1. Employers need to make sure the hygiene of
means fewer stress-related illnesses and the office pets is well-maintained. Since employees
medical costs that accompany them. have to be healthy at work to avoid spreading
2. Increased teamwork and morale sickness, the office pet should be as well. Pets
A study at Central Michigan University found that should be well-groomed, cleaned, as well as free
in a group setting where a furry friend is present, of contagions and fleas or ticks.
teammates are more communicative, 2. Office pets should be trained if needed.
comfortable with each other, cooperate better Although taking breaks to cuddle with pets is
and trust each other more. beneficial, office pets should not be destructive
or overly distracting. Having a well-trained pet in
Cute pets have a way of lightening the mood in the office will allow the office pet to work well
any situation and making people smile, which with everyone and create a better work
can therefore increase morale in the workplace. environment.
3. All employees should be informed of the office
Other than that, the presence of a pet in the pets and there should be a pet-specified area.
workplace can act as an icebreaker, encouraging Since not everyone might like pets and some
more interaction among employees and might be allergic to pets, having the consent of all
enhancing teamwork. employees about having an office pet is
important so that employees feel respected and
Having better communication leads to more agree with the decision unanimously to prevent
trust, which is a key component in a successful any unforeseen issues.
work environment.
3. Improved productivity
By having office pets, employees are more likely

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5theSun LYFE ON THURSDAY | NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Finding the puurfect companion
ABOUT a month ago, I adopted two kittens
faster. from Petfinder Malaysia. Petfinder is a They also have a Forum tab where pet This affectionate
nonprofit animal rescue service organisation owners can ask questions about Training & little girl was
that helps pets to find a forever home and Behavioural Issues and Health, Disease & Diet rescued from a
raises awareness about pets. for pets. deep drain, covered
in mud and dirt, is
Petfinder is also known for its Lost & Found After searching, I realised that I could get now one of many
pet listings, where people post about their lost another cat for Bunga to play with, as social companions
pets or pets they find roaming around the interactions with another cat can enrich their available for
street to find their owners. daily lives. Besides that, pets have a greater adoption via
chance of getting along when introduced while petfinder.my.
Upon loading the website, pictures of cute they are young. adoption is typically a more permanent, long-
four-legged furries with their gender, age, term solution.
breed, location, and description can be seen. I remembered that she had a brother, so I When signing up for Petfinder, you can also
asked the rescuer if I could go and check out become a fosterer by updating your Fostering
I’ve always had pets since I was young, from the brother, Bibi. After the rescuer agreed, I Preferences in your profile.
tortoises to hamsters to cats. After moving to brought Bunga in a carrier to their place, and After I brought Bibi and Bunga home, they
Selangor for my studies, I wasn’t allowed to when they saw each other, it was a fast and got along well. They played with each other,
have pets in my dorm, so the only furries I happy reunion. slept on the same bed, and even liked going to
could pet were stray animals. the litter box together.
Immediately, I knew that Bibi would be the About a month later, the rescuer told me
After graduating from university and getting perfect friend for Bunga. The rescuer kindly that there was someone who might be
my own place, I could finally have pets again. told me that if I wanted, I could foster Bibi interested in Bibi. I immediately felt sad as I’d
After I found out about Petfinder, I decided to while they look for another adopter for him. bonded with Bibi over the past month, and
adopt a kitten from them. Pet fostering is usually temporary, while Bunga had enjoyed his company a lot.
I remembered reading an article about
My new kitten is named Bunga. She is a bonded pairs, and it describes two pets that
three-month-old, black, domestic short-haired have a very close relationship and are
stray with a crooked tail, and a loving and inseparable. Usually, when bonded pairs get
adorable personality. separated, they might also get depressed.
Clearly, the two had bonded and I knew it
The adoption process was relatively simple. wouldn’t be right to separate them. In the end,
I signed up with Petfinder, chose one of the I told the rescuer that I had decided to also
kittens from the Find A Pet tab, and got the adopt Bibi, and that was how I ended up with
rescuer’s contact info. In the pet profile, the two kittens from Petfinder.
fosterers/rescuers also state whether the pet is Since the Covid-19 situation has severely
vaccinated, dewormed, neutered, as well as impacted nationwide shelters and rescuers,
the adoption fee. Royal Canin has collaborated with
PetFinder.my and offered free Starter Packs for
Most times, the adoption fee is free, but adopters to encourage adoptions. Since it was
some do charge a small amount to make sure my first time adopting via Petfinder, I was also
the adopters are serious and to offset any able to receive a free bag of pet food!
microchip and neutering costs. Even if you can’t adopt a pet, for now,
Petfinder also has a tab for Medical
After I contacted the rescuer, I went to her Sponsorship & Emergency Rescue Fund where
place to meet the kitten. Bunga was shy and you can contribute donations for other
timid at first, but most kittens tend to be that animals. In addition to that, they also have a
way when in an unfamiliar place with tab called Classifieds, which is a one-stop
strangers. After that, I decided that I would destination for pet products, services and
adopt her, but first asked the rescuer if I could shops.
take her after a week, because the pet stuff I PetFinder also has a You Must Know tab
ordered online hadn’t arrived yet. that has helpful information on Stray Rescue,
as well as Cat and Dog Care. Since strays are
A week later, I went back to get Bunga and prevalent in Malaysia, there are many
the rescuer told me that she had also caught its downsides to unneutered strays, including an
other siblings. One was adopted out, and there increased chance of getting diseases,
was another male kitten left. shortened lifespan, and animal abuse. By
adopting a pet instead of buying from pet mills,
Having her brother together with her made you can help keep a stray off the streets.
Bunga braver. They pranced around the room, However, users should also be aware of
Bunga leading her brother and playing. scams that Petfinder also warns about. To be
on the safe side, Petfinder urges users to only
After I took my new kitten into her new make payments after personally meeting up
home, she was able to get used to the new with the owner and pet.
place quickly and loved playtime. Since she As long as you follow their guidelines,
was a really active kitten, she couldn’t get adopting a pet from Petfinder can be a good
enough of playing and one time even played experience, where you get a new furry friend
for two hours! that brings joy to your life.
For more information, visit
I knew I wouldn’t be able to keep up with www.petfinder.my. – by Marietta Mu
her for long hours daily as I had a day job. In
Petfinder’s Pet Knowledge Library, there are
many different articles about how to take care
of your pet, with topics such as Transporting or
Relocating Your Pet and Things that are
Poisonous to Pets.

When looking for a pet, do consider adopting from Petfinder Malaysia

HEALTH

6 theSun LYFE ON THURSDAY | NOVEMBER 18, 2021

WHO says number of
smokers shrinking
o Report shows that less and less people including enforcing advertising
are using tobacco products each year bans, plastering health warnings on
cigarette packages, raising tobacco
Germany is preparing a return to work from home under draft legislation IN 2020, some 1.30 billion people than eight million people each year, taxes and providing assistance to
as the country tries to tackle a huge fourth wave of Coronavirus cases. – were using tobacco globally, most of them directly due to their those who want to quit.
ETX STUDIO down from 1.32 billion two years own tobacco use, while 1.2 million
earlier, the WHO said in a fresh of them are non-smokers exposed The WHO calculated that
Coronavirus: Latest report. to second-hand smoke, according investing just $1.68 per capita each
global developments to WHO numbers. year in cessation interventions like
China donates 500,000 more And that number, it said, is providing advice via text message
vaccine doses to Syria stock their shelves since Covid-19 expected to dwindle to 1.27 billion by Tuesday’s report cautioned that could help 152 million tobacco
China donates 500,000 doses of restrictions on social life were 2025, indicating a decrease of some the annual numbers of deaths users successfully quit by 2030.
Covid-19 vaccine to war-torn fully lifted last month. 50 million tobacco users over a would continue climbing for some
Syria, which has one of the seven-year-period, even as the global time even as tobacco use declines While the numbers are coming
world’s lowest inoculation rates The shortages are raising population has swelled. “because tobacco kills its users and down, the report, which did not
and what the UN calls an hackles in a country where social people exposed to its emissions include electronic cigarette use,
alarming rise in cases. life is concentrated outside of the The report showed that while slowly.” highlighted that 36.7 percent of all
home, and big groups often meet nearly a third of the global population men and 7.8 percent of the world’s
The latest shipment raises to up for tapas or dinner followed by over the age of 15 used tobacco The report hailed that 60 women were still using tobacco
almost two million the number of rounds of drinks. products back in 2000, only around a countries were now on track to products last year.
such deliveries to Syria in a week. Masks required again for all fifth is expected to be doing so by reduce tobacco use by 30 percent
Austria’s unvaccinated set for French primary schools 2025. between 2010 and 2025. Even more concerning, it said
lockdown Wearing a mask will once again that 38 million teens between the
Austrian Chancellor Alexander be compulsory for all French “It is very encouraging to see fewer When WHO published its last ages of 13 and 15 were also doing
Schallenberg says that a primary school pupils from people using tobacco each year,“ report on global tobacco trends two so.
nationwide lockdown has begun Monday. WHO chief Tedros Adhanom years ago, only 32 countries were
since Monday for those not Ghebreyesus said in a statement. on track to do so. That accounts for 10 percent of
vaccinated against Covid-19 or Schoolchildren in the first all adolescents in that age group,
recently recovered, as the EU three years of school have But “we still have a long way to go, “We are seeing great progress in with boys far more likely to smoke
member fights a record surge in previously been required to wear and tobacco companies will continue many countries” but “this success than girls.
cases. masks in some areas. The rule to use every trick in the book to is fragile,“ said Ruediger Krech,
will now be expanded to all defend the gigantic profits they make head of the WHO’s health Europe is the region of the world
“The situation is serious ... We children nationwide. from peddling their deadly wares.” promotion department. where most women use tobacco
don’t take this step with a light Morocco tightens borders Over 8 million deaths products -- a full 18 percent, the
heart but unfortunately it is Morocco has tightened its Tobacco use is estimated to kill more The report called on countries to report showed.
necessary,” Schallenberg tells borders in response to the rising scale up their use of recognised
reporters. number of coronavirus cases in measures to reduce tobacco use, The Western Pacific region is
Germany plans return to work Europe. As well as evidence of where most men smoke, with over
from home vaccination and negative tests, 45 percent of men expected to still
Germany is preparing a return to border officials will also use be using tobacco there by 2025. -
work from home under draft thermal cameras, electronic ETX Studio
legislation seen by AFP, as the thermometres and Covid tests.
country tries to tackle a huge In 2020, some 1.30 billion
fourth wave of coronavirus cases. The new measures apply to people were using
countries on their “B” list, tobacco globally, down
The rule was lifted at the including the United Kingdom from 1.32 billion two
beginning of July. and several European Union years earlier, the WHO
countries, including France. said in a recent report. –
123RF

Spain’s nightlife faces alcohol Over five million dead
shortages Covid has killed at least 5,095,291
As a result of supply chain people since the outbreak
problems caused by the emerged in China in December
pandemic, bars and nightclubs 2019, according to AFP sources. –
across Spain are struggling to ETX Studio

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Smartphones new games slowed.
that charge in 15 The Chinese government has pressed a
minutes
broad crackdown on the wider technology
A HOST of Chinese manufacturers are sector over the past year, citing concerns that
planning to launch smartphones with a tech giants were getting too big and
record 125-watt charging power, from as powerful.
soon as 2022. This level of power means
that a smartphone battery could be Saying children were spending too much
recharged in just a quarter of an hour. time playing online games, regulators also
targeted the huge gaming sector with new
According to the Indian website age and playing-time restrictions, while
91Mobiles, Realme with the GT 2 Pro, Oppo approval of new titles has slowed.
with the Find X4 and OnePlus with the 10
Pro are expected to be the first Politically harmful
manufacturers to launch handsets with In September, hundreds of Chinese video
125W fast-charging technology, from as game makers including Tencent vowed to
soon as the first half of 2022. Note that better police their products for “politically
Xiaomi and iQOO have already launched harmful” content and enforce curbs on
models with 120W fast-charging technology underage players, as they looked to fall into
this year, exclusively in China. line with government demands.
Neither Epic nor Chinese gaming and
All these devices are likely to be released messaging giant Tencent -- which owns a
in China first, before becoming available stake in the game developer -- offered an
internationally. With this level of power, immediate response to an AFP request for
users can expect a smartphone with a 4,000 Chinese users confirmed that they could no longer access the popular survival game Fortnite amid a comment.
mAh battery to fully charge in 15 minutes. It crackdown by authorities. – AFP Beijing’s drive to tighten its control over
could even charge to 50% in just five the economy and enterprises has hit a
minutes. SetfboarcFkortnite number of industries, with tech firms taking
the brunt.
While this technology looks exciting on
paper, there’s a risk that it could degrade the Epic’s move follows Microsoft’s
battery more quickly than more announcement in October that it would
conventional charging. close a version for China of its career-
oriented social network LinkedIn, and
In fact, it has been proven that the higher Yahoo’s decision earlier this month to also
the charge power, the more it negatively pull out of the country.
impacts battery lifespans. Ultimately,
between the number of charge cycles and Both cited increasing hurdles to doing
the charging power, manufacturers will business in China.
need to find a happy medium. Foreign tech companies have long walked
o It appears to be game over for the popular game in a tightrope in China, forced to comply with
Note that Xiaomi is already working on a China as developer Epic Games pulls the plug strict local laws and government censorship
200W “HyperCharge,“ taking just eight of content.
minutes to fully recharge its smartphone Google shut down its search engine in
battery! – ETX Studio China in 2010, refusing Beijing’s requirement
EPIC Games pulled the plug on its to censor search results.
Several new smartphones are expected to Chinese version of Fortnite on the world, boasting more than 350 million Reports in 2018 of a plan by Google
incorporate a 125W fast-charging system from Monday, with its three-year effort to users.
as soon as 2022. – ETX STUDIO penetrate the world’s biggest gaming executives to explore reopening a site in
Its Chinese test version was released in China sparked a backlash from rights groups
2018, but “Fortnite” never received the and Google employees, who warned that a
market derailed by Communist Party government’s green light to be formally censored search engine would set a
crackdowns against online addiction and the launched and monetised as approvals for “dangerous precedent”. – AFP
broader tech sector.
Epic had announced two weeks ago that it
would shut down the Chinese version of the
game on Nov 15, noting that “Fortnite
China’s Beta test has reached an end” and
that servers would be closed.
Chinese players said they could no longer
access the game on Monday, posting
goodbyes on social media platform Weibo. A
discussion board on the game had been
viewed 470 million times.
“It’s a pity,“ a user who gave only her
surname Ding told AFP.
“I don’t understand why it ended so
quickly.”
Another player surnamed Zheng, 24, told
AFP he would “first cry for a little” over the
game he had played for more than two years
while at university.
The move ends a long-running test of
Fortnite created for China, where content is
policed for excessive violence.
The action-packed shooter and world-
building game is one of the most popular in A screenshot showing gameplay from Fortnite.

Roblox uses platform to back new kids’ projects Projects
VIDEO gaming platform Roblox is The vision is to let students receiving the
using its massive popularity virtually explore the International initial set of
amongst younger players to Space Station and work together to grants from
support projects that weave develop systems for supporting Roblox
educational video games into human life on that planet, a included a
school programs, the company description of the project “Destination
said Monday. indicated. Mars”
journey
With its Lego-like avatars and “Instead of reading about being
easy-to-learn coding for budding ancient Rome, for example, created by
programmers, the online gaming students will be able to go there the Museum
app has become a thriving and explore the Colosseum of Science in
clubhouse for young gamers, most together,“ founder and chief Boston. –
of them no older than 16. executive David Baszucki said in a TWITTER
blog post.
Roblox is already a venue where
students learn computer coding The goal is to have 100 million
skills while designing games to students learning on the Roblox
share with friends at the online platform by the end of this decade,
venue. with an eye toward a future of
learning happening in the
Projects receiving the initial set immersive online worlds, said
of grants from a US$10 million Roblox’s Rebecca Kantar.
(RM41.66 million) pool from
Roblox included an exclusive As of August, slightly more than
“Destination Mars” journey being 43 million people around the
created by the Museum of Science world used Roblox daily, according
in Boston. to market tracker Statista. – AFP

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RUKUN NEGARA: THE PRINCIPLES THE OBJECTIVES

BELIEF LOYALTY TO KING TO achieve greater unity TO maintain a TO create a just society in which
IN GOD AND COUNTRY among Malaysians democratic way of life the wealth of the nation shall be equitably shared

THE SUPREMACY OF THE RULE COURTESY AND TO ensure a liberal approach to her rich TO build a progressive society which shall be
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WTO finished without TRIPS waiver

COMMENT bags needed to make vaccines. new treatments become available, they the proposed waiver is for at least three
by JomaonKdwAanmiseChSuonwddahruamry Cross-border IP enforcement has will be too costly for most in LIC and years from the decision date, subject to
many MIC. Diagnostic tests are annual review. It would cover products
been enhanced by TRIPS in 1995. The unequally distributed, with HIC and technologies – including vaccines,
African walkout from the 1999 Seattle averaging over a hundred times more therapeutics, diagnostics, devices,
QUICKLY enabling greater and ministerial highlighted the WTO’s rich By refusing to than LIC. protective equipment, materials,
more affordable production of country bias. As part of the compromise make And even when governments and components, methods and means of
and access to Covid-19 medical to revive WTO talks, TRIPS has concessions, rich companies are willing to license others manufacture.
included a “public health exception” countries will to supply small LIC with low-cost
needs is urgently needed in the since 2001. not only generics, most MIC are excluded. The proposal also covers the
South. Such progress will also foster jeopardise the Worse, some HIC governments have application, implementation and
much needed goodwill for Subject to onerous conditions and WTO, but also blocked such licensing, even when enforcement of TRIPS provisions on
international cooperation, paying fair compensation, “compulsory the world’s agreed to by companies. patents, copyrights, designs and other
multilateralism and sustainable licensing” allows making patented ability to Some HIC have been embarrassed protected information, e.g. undisclosed
development. products using processes without urgently contain into sharing millions of their unused manufacturing blueprints and
The World Trade Organisation patentholder consent. Yet, European the pandemic. excess vaccine doses. But of the 1.8 industrial secrets.
(WTO) will soon decide on a negotiators still insist that voluntary With billion doses promised so far, only 14%
conditional temporary waiver of Trade- licensing provisions are enough. complementary has gone to LIC. Such donations of Thus, the waiver has long been
Related Intellectual Property Rights financial funds and other needs undoubtedly urgently needed to contain the
(TRIPS). The waiver was proposed by All licensing requires case-by-case, resource help. But such unpredictable acts of pandemic worldwide. But rich
South Africa and India on Oct 2, 2020. p a t e n t h o l d e r - b y - p a t e n t h o l d e r, transfers, they charity – e.g. by HIC who bought far countries have successfully blocked
Two-thirds of the 164 WTO members – country-by-country negotiations. But can restore the more than they needed – are hardly progress thus far despite the heavy
mainly developing countries – support licensing is only limited to patents, goodwill enough. Manufacturing capacity in the human and economic toll it has taken.
it. without requiring sharing “industrial urgently needed developing world must still be Game changer
But sustained European efforts – of secrets” needed to make complex for international enhanced to meet overall needs. This Unlike the more flexible arrangements
Switzerland, the UK and the European biochemical compounds. cooperation and requires the waiver. of the General Agreement on Tariffs and
Union, led by Germany – have blocked to revive Contrary to the claim that the South Trade, the WTO framework and
progress ahead of the WTO ministerial Time consuming, onerous and multilateralism. lacks manufacturing capacity, vaccines negotiating priorities have undermined
starting Nov 30. Meanwhile, ongoing costly, such negotiations are beyond have long been made in over eighty developmental aspirations.
text-based discussions seem to be the means of most poor countries. developing countries. Although novel,
leading nowhere. Worse, some high-income country mRNA vaccine manufacture involves The South has been undermined by
(HIC) governments have blocked less steps, ingredients and physical rich countries’ betrayal of the 2001
IP not needed for innovation such licensing, even when agreed to capacity than traditional vaccines. Doha compromise.
Affordable vaccines and drugs have by companies. International, independent
been crucial for eliminating infectious IP deepens inequalities organisation MSF has identified many After “softly” killing the
diseases such as tuberculosis, HIV- The WTO director-general has noted capable producers in the South. “Development Round” promised then,
AIDS, polio and smallpox. But despite that four-fifths of vaccine doses went to rich countries can now redeem
strong evidence to the contrary, HIC or upper middle-income countries TRIPS waiver urgently needed themselves by supporting the waiver.
advocates insist intellectual property (MIC). Rich countries – with a seventh TRIPS provides 20-year monopolies for
rights (IPR) are needed to incentivise of the world’s population – had bought patents. These have often been Almost two years after Covid-19 was
innovation. over half the first 7.5 billion vaccine “evergreened”, i.e. extended, sometimes first recognised, the pandemic
doses by November 2020. indefinitely, ostensibly to reward continues to threaten the world, with
Development of Covid-19 vaccines additional innovation. Thus, most poor countries and people now worse
and other therapeutics have been Meanwhile, only 1.5% in low- developing countries have been affected. The devastation can be partly
accelerated by considerable income countries (LIC) were prevented from meeting their health mitigated if developing countries can
government financing. Only six major vaccinated by August 2021. Much of needs more affordably. meet their pandemic needs without
vaccine developers received over the variation in infection and death fear of litigation for IP infringement.
US$12 billion (RM50.13 billion) in rates is due to unequal access, not only The temporary waiver would allow
public funding. Projected revenue to vaccines, but also diagnostic tests, companies everywhere to produce the The waiver would also encourage
from their IP monopolies will exceed medical therapies, protective required items and use patented renewed international cooperation,
tens of billions. equipment, devices, equipment and technologies without infringing IP. long undermined by destructive rivalry
other needs. Supplies would increase and prices and competition.
Supply shortages have disrupted would fall.
vaccine supplies. IP monopolies block The private-public Covax facility had By refusing to make concessions,
competition, making it hard to quickly promised to deliver two billion vaccine Currently, access to Covid-19 needs rich countries will not only jeopardise
increase supplies. Thanks to patent doses by end-2021, and to reach a fifth is inequitable, deepening the yawning the WTO, but also the world’s ability to
protection, for example, only four of the people in 92 LIC. But less than gap between HIC and LIC. urgently contain the pandemic.
companies produce plastic bioreactor half a billion doses have been delivered
so far. The revised May 21 text clarifies that With complementary financial
resource transfers, they can restore the
Australian academic Deborah goodwill urgently needed for
Gleeson warns that even as promising international cooperation and to revive
multilateralism. – IPS

Beware of bogus e-shopping websites

COMMENT shopping and sales offers. On average, over 5,300 that could lead to stolen user credentials. For transaction from a website that does not have
different websites per week were spotted, example, CPR discovered an email sent from secure sockets layer (SSL) encryption installed
HOLIDAY season is right around the corner, and marking a 178% increase, compared with the “Amazon. Urgent notice” (but from an email is an absolute NO-GO. To know if the site has
the month of November presents a shopping average in 2021, thus far. address with a Chinese domain) and a subject SSL, look for the “S” in HTTPS, instead of HTTP.
extravaganza, especially for those who love in Japanese saying “System Notification: An icon of a locked padlock will appear,
online shopping. The global impact of these websites has Unfortunately, we were unable to renew your typically to the left of the URL in the address bar
peaked since early November, with one out of 38 Amazon account” (translated from Japanese). or the status bar down below. No lock is a major
In Asia Pacific, Australia’s Click Frenzy just corporate networks being impacted, on average The link in the email led to a website red flag.
past on Nov 9, China’s Single’s Day passed on per week, compared with one in 47 in October, masquerading as the Amazon.co.jp website in 0 Having an endpoint and email security
Nov 11, and coming up we have Black Friday and and one in 352 earlier this year. both name and look. solutions in place can mean a difference
Cyber Monday in the United States. “Not exactly handbag I was looking for” How to have threat-free shopping experience between a major security incident and a
CPR discovered a number of similar emails sent Here are our recommendations and tips to non-event.
The pandemic has resulted in clear change in from “Cheap HandBags” or “Michael Kors” (with secure your online shopping experience this 0 Always be attentive to password reset emails,
habits, and shopping is no different, with most unrelated email addresses), containing subject November: especially when volumes of traffic online are at
people moving to online shopping, resulting in a lines such as: “Fashion MK Handbags 85% Off 0 Always shop from an authentic, reliable a peak, like the November shopping season, If
boom in e-retail. Shop Online Today”; “Up to 80% OFF Michael source. Do not click on promotional links you receive an uninvited password reset email,
Kors HandBags on Sale, High Fashion, Low you get over email or social media. visit the website directly (do not click on
Retailers are only too happy to leverage this Prices”; “Shop All Michael Kors Handbags, Proactively Google search your desired retail embedded links) and change your password to
trend and the opportunity offered by special Purses & Wallets Up To 70%”. or brand. something different on that site. Not knowing
shopping days. This year, online holiday 0 Be attentive for lookalike domains. You your password is, of course, the problem that
shopping is expected to reach a record US$910 Each had a link to a similar website, with should notice spelling accuracy in emails or cybercriminals face when trying to gain access
billion (RM3.8 trillion) in sales. similar names, and were registered on similar websites, and note unfamiliar email senders or to your online accounts. By sending a fake
dates. Further investigations showed at least peculiar email addresses you receive password reset email that directs you to a
However, amid the buzz and excitement, seven additional similar domains, where all were promotions from. lookalike phishing site, they can convince you
threat actors are also prepping themselves active, and are currently unavailable. Their main 0 Too good to happen shopping offers are to type in your account credentials and send
to leverage the events for their own activity was seen from the second half of October indeed too good to happen. A new iPad will those to them.
malicious purposes. for a few days, and some were active up to the NOT go on an 80% discount this season,
Sharp increase in new malicious websites second week of November. unfortunately. Check Point Research provides
Since the beginning of October 2021, Check Be careful where you log into 0 Always look for the lock. Making an online cyber threat intelligence.
Point Research (CPR) witnessed the highest Another possible threat are fake login websites
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KL MARKET SUMMARY CTOS: Central Credit Reference Information System back to normal
NOVEMBER 17, 2021

INDICES 11,251.38 CHANGE -12.09 PETALING JAYA: CTOS Digital Bhd wholly assets and infrastructure with independent procedures, and systems will continue to be
FBMEMAS owned subsidiary CTOS Data Systems Sdn global cybersecurity experts as required by benchmarked against ISO27001 as well as
FBMKLCI 1,525.13 +2.24 Bhd’s (CDS) access to the Central Credit BNM. other global standards,“ CTOS said in a stock
CONSUMER PRODUCTS 597.45 -1.19 Reference Information System (CCRIS) has exchange filing yesterday.
INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS 198.50 -1.55 been restored effective yesterday. “As Malaysia’s leading credit reporting
CONSTRUCTION 164.31 +0.27 agency, CTOS has and will continue to BNM had temporarily suspended the
FINANCIAL SERVICES 15,192.75 +38.76 CDS said it received the confirmation make significant investments to ensure all CCRIS services to credit reporting agencies,
ENERGY 770.21 -11.29 from Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) on data and information in possession is including CDS, on Oct 1 because of a
TELECOMMUNICATIONS 655.64 -1.42 Tuesday. protected with world-class certified data potential cyberthreat and possibility of data
HEALTH CARE 2,350.04 -4.31 security technology. Notably, CTOS’ IT and leak incident in the credit reporting
TRANSPORTATION CTOS had concluded a comprehensive data security framework, policies, industry.
PROPERTY and detailed review of CCRIS-related data
PLANTATION
FBMSHA 891.29 -12.77 MAHB: Istanbul airport to
FBMACE 734.51 -5.44
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12,230.54 -35.95
6,804.14 -54.09
98.98 -0.50
be profitable again by 2024
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5 MOST ACTIVES o Recovery prospect currencies which motivates people to visit recovered to 3.2 million in August 2021,
NOVEMBER 17, 2021 looks promising due to Turkey for a holiday, would also drive ISG’s equivalent to 90% of the pre-pandemic
Turkish government’s recovery, he said. volume of August 2019, led by summer
STOCK VOL CLSG (sen) +/– (sen) strong support for tourism travel surge.
VSOLAR 127,336,000 1.5 UNCH and keeping borders open “We are very bullish because we believe
BRAHIMS 87,987,200 14.0 that a point-to-point travel will be greater The Turkish aviation authority expects
DNEX 76,241,600 82.0 -8.0 KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Airports after the pandemic and we are a point-to- the industry to reach between 90% and 95%
KNM 55,580,800 17.0 -1.0 Holdings Bhd (MAHB) expects its operation point airport. of the 2019 level by next summer.
CUSCAPI 54,689,700 29.5 UNCH at Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International
+4.0 Airport (ISG) to return to profitability when “We expect that once passenger traffic Updating on the new second runway at
the business recovers to pre-pandemic reaches the same level in 2019, we will be ISG, Mohd Nazli said the construction
5 TOP GAINERS level, which is likely to happen in 2024-2025. back to being profitable. That would be the process experienced a slight delay due to
NOVEMBER 17, 2021 logical assumption because our revenue the pandemic while the local authority also
ISG executive director Mohd Nazli Aziz and profitability is very dependent on reinforced the design due to the recent
STOCK VOL CLSG (RM) +/– RM said the recovery prospect looked passenger numbers,“ he told a media earthquake in Izmir.
FANG-2XL 100 18.00 0.86 promising in view of ISG being one of the briefing titled “In Conversation with
RAPID 182,700 9.96 0.75 fastest recovering airports in Europe, thanks Malaysia Airports: ISG – An Emerging City According to him, a two-runway system
NESTLE 81,200 133.80 0.50 to the Turkish government’s strong support Airport” held virtually yesterday. at ISG is expected to be operational by the
GENETEC 524,400 42.00 0.40 for the tourism sector and keeping the second half of 2022, which will increase the
KLK 561,200 20.44 0.30 borders open, coupled with an influx of “Of course, we will continue doing the total capacity from about 50 flight
travelers from Russia. necessary cost containment initiatives and movements per hour to 80 flight movements
5 TOP LOSERS find ways to increase our non-aeronautical per hour.
NOVEMBER 17, 2021 Additionally, greater access to Covid-19 revenue,” he added.
vaccine and the current low valuation of the Commenting on market talk that MAHB
STOCK VOL CLSG (RM) +/– RM Turkish lira compared with other major Within the last decade, MAHB has would pare down its equity interest in ISG,
F&N 240,900 25.90 0.64 successfully grown ISG into one of the major Mohd Nazli said that MAHB’s focus was on
SAM 344,000 20.68 0.62 aviation hubs in Europe. recovery, adding there was also no plan to
MPI 71,400 47.80 0.48 buy equity interest in other airports for the
PMBTECH 195,800 12.32 0.48 Year-to-date, ISG’s traffic contribution to time being.
MYTECH 1,352,100 6.22 0.36 the group is about 80%.
“Of course, people will approach us, but
Total passenger volume at ISG, which it’s a pandemic. (Our focus) should be (on)
was at 36 million in 2019, dropped to 17.2 recovering and not investing,” he added. –
million in 2020 due to Covid-19. Bernama

Nevertheless, passenger movements

EXCHANGE RATES NOVEMBER 17, 2021 SMTrack partners Cainiao on air freight services

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1 SINGAPORE DOLLAR 2.9710 2.8610 2.8450 The group has entered into a standard will provide SMTrack with international Aside from the strong market growth, the
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100 UAE DIRHAM 4.5390 4.4330 4.4180 SMTrack deputy executive chairman commerce and express delivery market. Group. This could provide business
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8.5300 8.0400 111.4300 RFID and Cainiao’s warehouse facility. This
117.5900 111.6300 108.1600 is important as Alibaba’s e-fulfilment hub at
114.1500 108.3600 11.5800 Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA),
13.5100 11.9800 which is also known as Cainiao Aeropolis
eWTP Hub, is expected to see cargo volume
Source: Malayan Banking Berhad/Bernama double to 1.4 million tonnes by 2029.

The eWTP Hub is envisioned to turn
Malaysia into a major regional player for e-
commerce distribution and a leading
airfreight gateway in Asean. Such ambition

11theSUN ON THURSDAY | NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Budget 2022 initiatives
empower women
entrepreneurs

> Targeted assistance timely as many homemakers have joined the online business bandwagon

BY JUNE MOH baking and storage to cater to more
[email protected] customers. I would like to buy industrial-
grade baking equipment to increase my
PETALING JAYA: The grievances of mi- production,” she told SunBiz.
cro, small, and medium enterprises The Kuala Lumpur-based baker said
(MSMEs) run by women entrepreneurs are her most popular item is the Biscoff
heard by the government. cheesecake for which she receives regular
Women entrepreneurs have welcomed orders every week.
various women empowerment pro- “With the current equipment, I pro-
grammes announced by the government duce 22 pieces of it every day but I do not
in Budget 2022, including MyKasih have a proper fridge and oven to store
Capital Programme, the Women Leader- and bake more. With the aid, I can expand
ship Foundation, funding for women and upgrade my business and I can buy
entrepreneurs through BSN, Agrobank, in bulk so the cost of operation can be
the DANANITA programme under MARA reduced,“ she said.
and TEKUNITA under TEKUN. Purple Love Bakery co-founder Nurul
Purple Love Bakery founder Sarah Aliza Abd Aziz, 37, said it is heartening to
Shazlin Abd Aziz, 36, said the targeted see the government put in so much effort
assistance for women is timely as many into women empowerment programmes
homemakers have joined the online busi- for small businesses to listed companies.
ness bandwagon. “Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the
“Women want to help generate in- cost of doing business has increased, at Nurul Aliza (left) and Sarah Shazlin Wan Noraizah (left) and Siti Hajar
mated, we can increase it to 150 cartons.
come for the family as their husbands were least for us, and we feel the pinch as the cially the youth, leadership training and Transforming to auto operation is expen-
laid off or forced to take salary cuts due prices of ingredients have surged. We are entrepreneurship programmes are sive for small businesses as we do not have
to the Covid-19 pandemic. My husband home-based bakers so we cannot afford timely as people lost their jobs due to the the funds to do that.
is in the hospitality sector, my family was to buy in bulk. We also do not want to pandemic,” Nurul Aliza said.
affected by the pandemic. increase the prices of our cakes and The siblings were from the corporate “It is good that the government pro-
“These targeted initiatives have been pastries. sector before venturing into the cake and vides these initiatives so we can upgrade
very helpful for me and my family, espe- “The online bakery business is very pastry business in 2017. our business. We will expand our storage
cially during the pandemic. I will use the competitive now as people shift to online After obtaining better equipment and space so we can store more finished
financial aid to expand my business. There businesses. Budget 2022’s stimulation a larger kitchen, they plan to boost sales goods and raw materials,“ Siti Hajar said.
is demand and regular customers but I do packages are great because they are through a business partnership with resell-
not have enough funds to upgrade my targeted. For example, for women, espe- ers. Kak Wan was founded in 2006 by Siti
Kak Wan Products Sdn Bhd Hajar’s mother, Wan Noraizah Wan Ab
manager Siti Hajar Zulqarnain, Rahman, 61. The business started with
33, said her business could five employees. Currently, there are 12
BENEFITS FOR MSMEs not open for three months employees in management and produc-
during MCO 1.0 last year and tion. It started to export its products to
during the full lockdown this Brunei last year.
Guarantee SJPP year. Her dipping-sauce busi-
Micro Credit SME Easy Loans ness in Machang, Kelantan, “We just started to sell online last year
due to Covid-19, but we only sell on one
RM1.8 billion RM14.2 billion RM22 billion e-commerce platform. The online business
training and empowerment programmes
TEKUN RM425 million BNM RM11.2 billion Special allocation for stabilised slowly after the by the government will be instrumental
• < RM1m (3.5%) bumiputras RM2 billion economy started reopening to us to take the business further,“ Siti
SPIM RM200 million, others RM225 million recently. Hajar said.
Equity/Alternative AgroBank RM550 million
• < RM10k (0%) for SPIM • < RM500k (3%) “During the lockdown, Budget 2022 has allocated RM230
• < RM10k (4%) for others Financing • 6 months moratorium many factories were closed million to support women entrepreneurs,
• 12 months moratorium particularly those affected by COVID-19
RM2.2 billion as well as to expand their business ac-
tivities, through, among others, the DA-
BSN RM800 million & SME Bank RM600 million BPMB RM500 million and, thus, we could not get NANITA programme under MARA and
AgroBank RM250 million (Teraju, SME BSN) • < RM10m (4%) the raw materials to produce TEKUNITA under TEKUN.
the sauces. With the new fi-
• < RM75k BPMB RM500 million PUNB RM200 million nancial aid, we plan to change More information will be provided on
• 0% 6 months, 4% after RESET Scheme • < RM10m (5-8%) how to apply for these schemes. Those
interested can get updated from https://
• 6 months moratorium BNM RM1 billion • 6 months moratorium our manually operated ma- budget.mof.gov.my/manfaat/
Business Recapitalisation Fund chines to automatic ones to
BNM RM200 million SME Bank RM300 million increase production.
Microenterprise Facility • RM1 million-RM10 million (~5%)

Bank Rakyat RM50 million SC MyCIF RM80 million MIDF RM50 million “Currently, the factory
ECF, P2P • 2-3% produces 80 cartons a day.
• 18 months moratorium

Kementerian Kewangan, Malaysia © When the production is auto-

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Sunway, Kejora roll out BRIEFS EG INDUSTRIES CALLS
US$25m Orbit Malaysia Fund OFF THAI UNIT LISTING

PETALING JAYA: Sunway Group and o Mavcap is anchor investor in venture to help companies with the opportunity to PETALING JAYA: EG Industries
Indonesia-based venture capital (VC) Malaysian and other Southeast Asian startups cultivate partnerships, and unlock Bhd has decided to abort the
firm Kejora Capital has launched the cross-border collaborative proposed listing of wholly
US$25 million (RM104.38 million) opportunities to succeed.” owned subsidiary SMT
Orbit Malaysia Fund with Malaysia Mavcap CEO Shahril Anas Hasan Industries Co Ltd on the Market
Venture Capital Management Bhd Aziz said Malaysia’s startup ecosystem for Alternative Investment of
(Mavcap) as anchor investor. digital as well as Kejora’s digital more private corporations to is on the rise. the Stock Exchange of Thailand
ecosystem. There is also a strategic participate in VC investment. We look “Through Orbit Malaysia, we hope after considering the weak
Orbit Malaysia will help early- angle of “Jakarta Express” to help forward to working together with more we can strengthen the country’s market sentiment resulting
stage Malaysian and Southeast Asian Malaysian startups and investors corporates to enrich Malaysia’s funding entrepreneurial excellence, make a from Covid-19 pandemic. The
companies expand their market base capitalise on the high growth ecosystem,” he said in a statement. difference in the local startup group said the abortion of the
through regional expansion and Indonesia market via Kejora. ecosystem, and provide a regional listing is not expected to have
actively invest in Series A, industry- According to Statista, private equity and global platform to showcase their any material impact on the
leading companies operating in Orbit Malaysia fund director and venture capital firms invested over innovation and technological issued share capital, substantial
fintech, agritech, e-commerce, Raymond Hor said Malaysia is home US$5.9 billion in Malaysian startups advancement,” said Shahril Anas. shareholders’ shareholding, net
edtech, and healthtech sectors. It will to a fast-growing and vibrant startup between 2014 and 2020. Sunway Group group chief assets, net assets per share,
invest not only in Malaysian startups ecosystem and Malaysian companies innovation officer Matthijs van gearing and earnings of EG.
but also in other high-growth have great potential to become Kejora Capital managing partner Leeuwen said the company shares
Southeast Asian startups. Southeast Asia’s next unicorn. Andy Zain said: “Both Mavcap and the same mission as Kejora Capital to SUPERMAX’S Q1
Sunway Group have shown consistent invest in category-leading startups, EARNINGS FALL 19%
These companies will be able to “Orbit Malaysia is an alliance set up support to the Malaysian startup and at the same time create real social
tap into Sunway’s various business in the spirit of collaboration to leverage ecosystem in the past. Leveraging on and sustainable impact. PETALING JAYA: Supermax
divisions ranging from property, on the combined resources not just to this network, we are confident that Corp Bhd’s net profit for the
healthcare, education, retail, and help startups, but also as a platform for Orbit Malaysia can provide Malaysian first quarter ended Sept 30,
2021 fell 19.1% to RM638.52
Rockwills enters China market with new services million from RM789.52 million
a year ago due to lower
PETALING JAYA: Wills and trust Low (left) and Chen sealing the smart partnership at a virtual signing ceremony. Rockwills marked its advent into average selling prices as
specialist Rockwills International the China market by formalising a competition has intensified
Group is set to enter the China market “As key-man individuals, Business succession planning, collaboration arrangement with significantly. Its revenue rose
by expanding its estate planning and particularly those owning family- which is an integral aspect of estate China Will Registration Center. 7.6% to RM1.46 billion from
advisory services to cater for owned businesses, amass wealth planning, is an essential component RM1.35 billion in the same
Malaysians with businesses and with growth in assets outside their of risk planning for the business and The smart partnership was sealed quarter last year on the back of
assets in that country. home-base, the wealth distribution for the owners. Azhar said, however, in a virtual joint-venture signing continued strong global
accumulation should be well most of the business owners tend to ceremony with group adviser demand for the group’s
A smart partnership with China managed and structured for business underestimate its importance and (business) Low Wan Gem signing the medical gloves and other PPEs.
Will Registration Center via its continuity and the well being of their rather focus on revenue generating, agreement on behalf of Rockwills
representing entity Guangdong family members,” he said in a ignoring the possible downsides while China Will Registration Center KIMLUN LANDS
Gongming Assets Management Co statement yesterday. when they are no longer in charge. was represented by its founder, Chen RM780M CONTRACT
Ltd, will also see Rockwills expanding Kai.
its specialised estate planning PETALING JAYA: Kimlun Corp
services for Chinese business owners Low said the combination of Bhd’s wholly owned subsidiary
with assets such as property and China Will Registration Center’s local Kimlun Sdn Bhd has been
investments in Malaysia. knowledge of laws governing estate awarded a RM780 million
planning with that of Rockwills contract by Samling Resources
China Will Registration Center is a inhouse legal team’s rich, real-life Sdn Bhd for the main works for
well-established legal outfit in China. experience of intricacies of estate construction and maintenance
It is headquartered in Beijing and has matters in Rockwills’ 26-year history of Sarawak-Sabah Link Road
offices in Shanghai, Guangzhou and will be a boon for the partnership to Construction Project (Lawas-
other cities in the country. deliver estate planning mutually Long Lopeng Junction). Works
beneficial for Chinese and Malaysian are expected to be completed
Rockwills International Group business owners. in the second quarter of 2025.
CEO Azhar Iskandar Hew said
increasing involvement of Malaysians China Will Registration Center’s VEHICLE SALES IN
and Chinese in businesses in each network of offices and presence in OCTOBER INCREASE
other’s country opened up a window various cities in China coupled with
of opportunity for Rockwills to proven Rockwills well-designed and PETALING JAYA: Vehicle sales in
provide its specialised and niche structured estate planning solutions Malaysia rose 10.04% to 63,489
services that will be vital to safeguard will also provide the edge to units in October 2021 from
assets, and business continuity and effectively cater for the important 57,695 units in the same month
succession. needs businesses in both countries. last year, said the Malaysian
Automotive Association (MAA).
Maybank survey: 67% of SMEs tapped digital tech for sales during MCO 3.0 Total industry volume for
October was 43% higher than
PETALING JAYA: About 67% of small disruptions in supply chains. The SMEs solutions offered in the market, and the saw sales remain unchanged while in September (44,275 units).
and medium enterprises (SMEs) have also ventured into various social refusal to use digital solutions. 14% reported better sales due to their Year-to-date sales volume for
have leveraged digital technology media platforms such as Telegram, agility in business strategy and quick October fell 4.8% to 382,379
into their sales platforms during the WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram and The survey revealed that during response to market needs. from 401,714 in the same
movement control order (MCO) 3.0, numerous e-commerce marketplaces. MCO 3.0, SMEs experienced diverse period last year.
according to a survey conducted by business challenges as a result of the This survey conducted in September
Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank). The survey shows that the large-scale economic disruptions. The and October 2021 was part of a broader T7 GLOBAL CLINCHES
remaining 33% of SMEs were unable to challenges ranked include a drop in exercise undertaken for non-retail and DEALS WORTH RM150M
The survey respondents made up adopt digital technology due to factors demand (34%), a delay in receivables corporate customers in Malaysia to
84% of Maybank’s borrowing SME such as the nature of their businesses (31%), a shortage or delay in obtaining allow the bank to fully understand how PETALING JAYA: Energy
customers. not being suitable for online platforms, supplies (18%), adapting to new MCO 3.0 has impacted its SME solutions provider T7 Global
lack of technical knowledge, high cost operations and processes (11%) and customers in five categories – finance, Bhd has secured two contracts
MCOs and social distancing of implementation, unsuccessful an insufficient workforce (6%). technology, business, supply chain, and worth RM150 million under its
measures have steered SMEs to re- attempts in using digital platforms, people, and from sectors such as energy division for integrated
organise their business models, highly competitive line of business, In terms of impact to sales during wholesale and retail trade, real estate, well services and operations
moving their operations online to lack of awareness about digital MCO 3.0, 61% of respondents manufacturing and construction. and maintenance businesses.
remain in business and overcome experienced a decrease in sales, 25% The letters of award were from
Petronas Carigali Sdn Bhd and
Health Ministry approves private sales of CanSino Covid-19 vaccine PTTEP Sabah Oil Ltd and/or
PTTEP Sarawak Oil Ltd and/or
PETALING JAYA: Solution Group Convidecia. three doses per vial configurations. Covid-19 vaccine to MOH, with the PTTEP HK Offshore Ltd.
Bhd’s (SGB) wholly owned subsidiary, CanSino’s Convidecia will be Solbio is in the process of appointing remaining 600,000 doses to be
Solution Biologics Sdn Bhd (SolBio), a Good Distribution Practice certified delivered by mid-December. GAGASAN NADI CERGAS
the Asean manufacturing partner of made available to the private market partner to ensure that the vaccine will GETS MOSQUE CONTRACT
CanSino Biologics Inc, has obtained such as hospitals, clinics, as well as be professionally handled and SolBio has applied to NPRA for
approval from the Ministry of Health the corporate and manufacturing distributed. Convidecia to be used as a booster PETALING JAYA: Construction
(MOH) to begin private sales of the sectors in Malaysia starting from shot in the National Immunisation group Gagasan Nadi Cergas
CanSino Covid-19 vaccine, known as early December 2021. It will be To date, SolBio has completed the Programme and hopes to receive Bhd has won a RM33.9 million
available in both single dose and delivery of 2.9 million doses of the approval soon. contract to build a mosque at
Merdeka 118, an iconic
skyscraper under construction
in Kuala Lumpur. Nadi Cergas
Sdn Bhd, a wholly owned
subsidiary of the group, has
accepted the letter of award
from PNB Ventures Sdn Bhd,
the developer of Merdeka 118,
for the construction and
completion of the mosque.
Construction will begin on Dec
1, 2021 and is expected to be
completed on May 31, 2023.

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KDDKuauaatatelealdadLTLTuhuhmimsisp:pu:1u1r8r8tthhNNoovveemmbbeer,r,22002211 12N1N2..O..OAavttClvTpJb5tTaaTtpCvtAJb5tlvoihooaThd2ruamohioEtooadh2ruemoottlEje2ttemmeoattoeelaje2teemmx:ar0oeeaexnnu:pyr0epnnu0pyiepefrlpmn0aiaiefilrtpnmnaaieqxiointhntn3ieqKxmombnhthdeun3iKyammbsh-denueieyaid.is-ntneu6etesdid.tiprnthnu6etrsdtp2snrnharuooif2snsaatuosAtoeifots4mnattsAt.teoto4mntn,r.te8ogn,rrpebe8gtbaMr,pbsettibaMren,sBetdthireonBKeetlhdhtoa;eeKelhxtaeoa;ueexndaoeyoustudndoaysmdftiuudmamnredffliuamttaacnrefilsaepgtotoacapceiserhpgoocpeeorehpmLeoepmtbaaLsopiutibaasMbospniiuttieiMrbmtsnitttteniergaomtfeteteenegaofeoteeretxpdennontirtxpdrennnnoyiunrddjoenoyu,naddgrjoert,fagr6rtwilmf6taaawilam7ttntlaaaa7irnnthtnhenal-toirnnhheana-tdhdd1eoaeyyatdhdd1,eaeyyt, 21N12N..O..OCbtp4tvATvAntaTTtvt4CvbApAnohtaiooThdtruomomohiEoohdturohemomottEetjtmmheotteeoaetjtemmxpeeoaexplnuplyepaalniFuplyiepaaefrqpimFnaniatelfirqpnmnanateieouxolingntneieouxmombngtrhdenoiiy,mmbsrhdnedoiiey,id.rsndtutetes,id.tarrnthuthetrs,tasnrnhhr5tuoifsnasa5totuWstoeifoa0smaottWsnt.teor0mtnrn.te4rsinrpeb4esstbiaM54pbesttibaMren5m4etdthi08roeonmeetldht08oo;eeelfxatae;eeffxahdaeysfihtddyscmoiKtiudmcmoneKiCuaemuttucneCaeeupgtotopuceerehpagoopeeersohapamnelsoapmntaasatlotpitiaasabtbotrspniittiibrbtrsnaittttneLiergoteateteneLelgoeofteerxL,delnnofotirxL,dtennnoyoiunddtornoyu,nddgrJormet,4fgrJmetwima4ftaa.wiamaptttll8aa.apinnthteahnall8utinn1haehnautdhddneaeyy1rdhdnd,:eaeyyr:, to the brink of the last four at the ATP Finals
21N21N..O..ObpTA4tCvvtnAatTbACtpT4vtvnAhoatiooThdtruomomhoiEoohdtruhoemoomttEetjtmmheotteeoaetjtemmxp:eeoaexplnu:plyepaalniFuplyiepaaefrqpimFnaniatelfirqpnmnanateieouxolingntneieouxmombngtrhdenoiiy,mmbsrhdndeoiiey,id.rsndtutetes,id.tarrnthuthetrs,tasnrnhhr5tuoifsnasa5totuWstoeifoa0smaottWsnt.teor0mtnrn.te4rsinrpeb4esstbiaM54pbesttibaMren5m4etdthi08roeonmeetldht08oo;eeelfxatae;eeffxahdaeysfihtddyscmoiKtiudmcmoneKiCuaemuttucneCaeeupgtotopuceerehpagoopeeersohapmanelsoapmntaasatlotpitiaasabtbotrspniittiibrbtrsnaittttneLiergoteateteneLelgoeofteerxL,delnnofotirxL,dtennnoyoiunddtornoyu,nddgrJormet,4fgrJmetwima4ftaa.wiamaptttll8aa.apinntheathnall8utinn1heahnautdhddneaeyy1rdhddn,eaeyyr, 1TM1T9MH9HVA8EVA8oE4RoII4RClIINN0LuClNN0OLu1nO(1JTTnM(0IJTTtMA0HHInta1AHHnPaY1EErPY4MEEArAy4MAAy1AMMN1eAMMWN(4eNW(mIM4AAN4mIEMAADi4ETTDniS)bTTn(TTS)bde(TT1SdEEAe1SirEEA2DnRRirC2sDnRR6CsNg’6TNgOO’7T-,.OO7-,.U0FF2BU0FF2B0p0H0p0H-)1D-)P1D6P.6).) yesterday by edging out Alexander Zverev 6-3,
332222 NNoottiicceess S2wLNoSASwLo2SNAuf0Dutoeuf0uDtom2ei.Nramtt2i.Nr1aethte2.np1ehe2.npetBudDethBudJEDruHhJE2emruaHx2lemaDx3oyltlD3foayeltr,.nfoaera,p.nnmo2daplnmo2aldtlnuooalbthTrnsuobhTdrwlsdueesydwldueesyinreiFninresnc8iFndlsnc8adoogRtla:oogRrtho-n:oarhyos-noafyvrszpdf,vrzepdG,aeMaPeGaneMaPkecynlkeeAcay,lnieAa,nadizoRe5adzoRel5afrL0laafrrLa0a4rNPeanl4NPenJ0sledoJ0sedAMoo0kvAMo0khYvleeehYulAeeeKeulmAeeKtilmleutliidtlioulib(dtianioMb(ninaneaMlngnegaaslgrt),gasrt), 6-7 (3-7), 7-6 (8-6) in a dramatic match in Turin.
332222 NNoottiicceess aovP5TPvToa5opfh0eohpf0elpa4kulpa4kutoe0nStoe0nilS0tniuil0ltatniuitlKaithnritteKihnriteeuegdlieeugydal,ya,LlCaLlaNDiCaaqNDionLq2oonuLmd2ouu.3mdiu.3dmi,ptdm,p2atha2pahatpan2touanJ2touyrnrJtyarnrYdaoblYdobaalbfeaabfpenetpnaethFahFSnelTSnoelwTdiuowediCouenCoowironoswi,ruos,muhnmRChnRCedpPahedpParahlzeraealzneaeaunnbzayunkbzpgayyk.pg,ay., Russian second seed Medvedev missed two
NNTDOTDIOANI.PAN.PLBGELBGEAANGAANGMIGM-IG-MGMP2GP2UA8EUA8ELNLRLNLRUAUKCANKCYNCAYACAGAGR–AR–DAADNA4IN4IM9SMS9SS5HAY5HAYAA-HAA-HRHK1RHK1I0AKIA0AKA/MAL/M2AL2ATA0ATA0M2HM2H11 tTottottoTtohhorfhhhofhreeaeetiaridtnthriirdetnhrietesiithernsikthrneketr.eiCers.iniCbsinospbdospuadmeuameticatdeipcadetpmatimLaviLenvioeenqioiyenqtiyunthgurhiigreidnsiigeidnsrgtarhtahatttiatoctsnthiocsnrhcercebaocbaocenrcaenrdcadodsadoasanhaunnhiut,ntnitrc,thnrcithesbioteesboepurrpuwrreietwseietocssieocstritiethdrestsihdess match points in a gripping deciding-set tie-
GGSUSUEAEDALDMLAAMAADANLDANLAINGAINGMKOMKNOARNAORMJOMDJ.A:AD.AA:ANBAHNBRHHGRKHGUK-UAD-LAADLMAA7MEA7ELA2HLA2AHNHSANHMSCAMMCACMNCNNA-N,A-3E,JM3EJ9GMI9GSI-AES-AE1TRL1TR0LRAI0RA/IEY/2EYTS20TS0I2AI2A11 (D1D(1A)A)LLA(Ae(MeM)) APAPKEKETRTARAKKSASAYRYRAAAARRIKIKASASTET,E,K2K2S0S0Y1Y1E6E6NN 446655 hbclToribohlTcreahhfyeiehahfyelbaraalbaarhairttthlritgtihtieilnogihietieerntotineertheisnhetsesd,tthCesd,thhCuehoiueenLotiemnLtirlicmeieroqeliceeouqpesxstuupsxsrtuoaesiroaresd.nicaered.ncaeeayussdayussdt,tto,tiioaoLinriaoLnrginqgineaqobeuaoxbiaurexniiarpednnipssdneadssetiuadnntiutnsntosdsdaostdrdeaetailreeaslsilmislsancmianccnhencnhenoddaiofddaaisrfiasrnegtbiinegtsbddneyisdd,ney, break before getting over the line at the third
AANNTTAARRAA TDDTEiEriOreOeHcHcttoSoSrErEOOWWCCHHIEIEWW time of asking. “Definitely one of the matches
DDAANN to remember,” said the US Open winner.
1B(2N1(B2))2N))O2S[((SBONN0S([S(B.OINN0.A0FOOOISA0OFOOS2I..YOSN2SIN..Y6ASNKSNO6PYAK0RO/PYL0AAORP/1LAIAOIP1RLKAN:4IIRLKAN:48IAN9SK8IANL90TS1KLDA0TI1B:1D-AAIB:TN11-AXR0TNN:1XR01N]1:O2B1…)]1O92B6…)T09H62T0D-HH12DDD-30H1ADD6E30E86A6EN0RE86F5-N0R3F5-S5E-3S53E-H5N3EH56N6)ED6N64)3DN4A3T3)AT3N)E8NE8R6-…R6-D…PDPERPERFPILFSIELSAEENAEINNDINDTATAINFINF DP[(N3[PD(AN3AA2OAV2LOV0.LE0A.E3AM3MM3M3E5E5N-SN-ASTAYT]YSA)]SA)PRPRE(IEM(KRIAMKRAAKNAAKNATALTTALTRAARAAYARYARSASAI1AI1A9)9)99S4SS4ST0DT0AD1AN1BN0B.0I3.LI3L4BI4BSI6HS6EH5ED5D2DD.2. NDNPDOSPAOSEMAE.EMLNE.LBLNAABLGAAAAGMLAAGMLND-AGND-AU2AGYUM2AGY8LMALO8LALOUNAARUNAADRNHCDMNHCMIDGCKIDGCKSA-ANASA-ANA4HRN4MHERN6MEAUG6AU5ASGHL5ASEH-LYEH-RYH1AEAR1AEAI0THLRI0THLRI/ASINI/A2SKIN2MAKG0MAAG0NA2GNT2GT1I1I “Sometimes that’s how tennis is,” he added.
(SK[NSN0K(SS[NeoeNo00oeoeopok.0o22.pok.nsaS22.61nsaSyd6y1Ly0,deyaaL0,ieJ1anaa:riJ1naa4:irnak48iln9ka8la9,Ba1an,Bt41rn-:t4or3-XD:2o3XDt22]a0ht2)]0a0hy)1e0y01ea6r0a6srn0KNsn0KgN3EaOg3EaO3nj2Ta3nj26tTa4Ine6tS44In/eSgr48/3gpr,83p8,rS8ir6Ssei6seelaelannggoorr K[(N4K[(MN40MO0O9.Q9.3Q3U9U9A7A7R-SR-VSRVYR]YYA)]YA)RSRSIDKIDKNANA.T.TBBH…H…DD.1.1P9P9E9E9M6M60P0P1E1E0T0T3I3SI7S7Y0Y0E4E4N4N4 ADADkakatlaatlaamSmSyyaPaPreriekirkrkakaatatr2ra2a001S16S6eecctitoionn 446666 (1(1)) (a(a)) “You just try to do your best. Sometimes luck is
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Muguruza in the final of the season-ending
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overpowered Spanish compatriot Paula Badosa
6-3, 6-3 to reach the final before the eighth-
seeded Estonian Kontaveit needed three sets to
down Greek fourth seed Maria Sakkari 6-1, 3-6,
6-3 in just over two hours. It means two-time
Grand Slam champion Muguruza will face
Kontaveit in a rematch of their group game
from earlier in the tournament.

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14 theSUN ON THURSDAY | NOVEMBER 18, 2021 F1 dogfight say the Milton Keynes-based team are
surprised that Mercedes have made the
SPORTS Mercedes request for FIA review baffles Red Bull request.

RED BULL are surprised that Mercedes stewards on Sunday and if Mercedes’s appeal is That would have ramifications for both the Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff had
have asked for a review of the decision accepted, Verstappen may face a penalty for Drivers’ and Constructors’ Championships labelled it “laughable” that Verstappen escaped
not to penalise Max Verstappen for an the upcoming Qatar Grand Prix or a with Verstappen currently 14 points head of punishment after Hamilton had hit by a 10-
incident with Lewis Hamilton during retrospective time penalty could be added to Hamilton in the former and Mercedes leading second penalty back in July at the British Grand
the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, according to reports. demote the Dutchman to third and promote the latter by 11 points. Prix in an incident that was vaguely similar.
Valtteri Bottas to second in Interlagos.
On lap 48 of the Brazil race, Hamilton was But BBC Sport report that Red Bull sources Race director Michael Masi said: “I think if
forced wide by Verstappen into Turn 4 as he you look proximity of the cars, getting into the
tried to overtake his rival to snatch first place in apex, where it is, nature of the corner. The fact
the latest episode of what is a tight and tense that both cars went off, neither car lost position
title race. or anything like that, that was probably the
general view of it.
While the race stewards noted the incident,
they decided against investigating it with Red “If you sort of keep going a little bit further,
Bull arguing the incident was merely hard they’re give or take about side on side. So I
racing. think for the benefit of everyone, it was let them
race, so let them race.
Hamilton himself said afterwards: “It was
fine. This is what a world championship battle “It (a black and white flag) certainly came
should look like.” into my mind, and then I sort of looked at it a
few more times, and it wasn’t far off a black and
Despite that, the Silver Arrows have now white flag, to be brutally honest, for Max.”
requested a right of review after new evidence
came out on Monday, which is thought to be Yet Masi also conceded that footage from
the release of Verstappen’s on-board camera Verstappen’s on-board camera could
footage. “absolutely” be a smoking gun and could offer
new insight into the driver’s manoeuvre,
The footage was not available to the adding: “Once the commercial rights holder
supplies it, we’ll have a look.” – Express
5375/2021 17/11/2021 (WED) Newspapers

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Southgate ready for contract talks Oranje deserve ticket

ENGLAND manager Gareth Southgate (pix) have the talent that we have, then that’s to Qatar, says Van Dijk
said he is now in a position to discuss a clearly very enjoyable,” Southgate, 51, told
contract extension with the Football reporters. NETHERLANDS captain Virgil van Dijk says his the result.”
Association (FA) after ensuring their country’s World Cup qualification was deserved Van Dijk said he had embraced the tension
qualification for the 2022 World Cup and he “There’s been no other reason for not despite an anxious last two qualifying matches
does not foresee any complications. sitting down (to discuss my contract) other before eventually booking their place at next of the occasion, made more eerie by the fact
than the fact that we felt it was right to year’s tournament in Qatar. no spectators were allowed into De Kuip
England wrapped up their World Cup concentrate on the European Championship because of new Covid-19 restrictions.
qualifying campaign in style with a 10-0 win and to get this (World Cup) qualification The Dutch, who missed out on the 2018
over San Marino, topping their group to done. finals in Russia, ensured top place in Group G “These are the games you want to play,
guarantee automatic qualification for the with a 2-0 win over Norway in Rotterdam there was a lot of pressure. I can’t speak for
showpiece event in Qatar next November. “Now it’s an appropriate time to be able to yesterday to finish ahead of Turkey. everyone, but I was really looking forward to it.
sit with John (McDermott, FA technical
Southgate has drastically improved But they had let slip a chance in “Of course, you don’t really want to be in a
England’s performances at international director) and Mark Bullingham (FA chief Montenegro at the weekend to earn early situation like that, but it was the way it was and
tournaments since taking over in 2016, executive) and go through everything, qualification and were anxious as they faced I think we showed real character. It was not
guiding them to the 2018 World but I’m not expecting for that to be Norway, who needed victory to usurp them in easy to switch on again after Montenegro, but
Cup semifinals while they also the standings. we did it,” he added.
finished runners-up at the complicated at all.”
European Southgate’s current deal It was not until the last six minutes that the Van Dijk missed the European
Championship expires next year and Dutch made sure with goals from Steve Championship in mid-year because of a serious
this year. British media said his Bergwijn and Memphis Depay. knee injury sustained early last season with
new contract Liverpool, making World Cup qualification all
“When would run “It was deserved. I don’t think we gave the sweeter.
you work until the anything away, nothing at all,” insisted Van Dijk.
with staff 2024 Euros “I can’t wait to lead this group of guys and
like I work in “After Saturday, we were asked to respond create something beautiful. It’s still a long way
with and with a group of Germany and we did an excellent job. There is still a lot to the World Cup, but we deserved to qualify.” –
players who are as receptive and of room for improvement, but it was all about Reuters
while his pay is also set to be
doubled. – Reuters

Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador France end WC 611/21 17/11/2021
all win to boost hopes
Mbappe, qualifying 3856
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Uruguay yesterday, as they joined Peru and Ecuador in Benzema winoverFinland
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qualifying for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. 2901 8829 1998 8222
France’s Kylian Mbappe 4559 6114 2719 0677
Uruguay’s defeat marked the first time they had (right) and Finland’s 1924 8845 6969 1048
lost four qualifiers in a row and further tightens the Robert Ivanov (left) vie 9801 9086 0280 5106
South American race for a place in next year’s finals. for the ball during the
2022 World Cup RM 10,023,132.33
Argentina joined Brazil as confirmed participants in qualification Group D
Qatar after they drew 0-0 and Ecuador took a huge match at the Olympic 3856 + 5584 3856 + 6108
step closer to securing their spot with a 2-0 win in Stadium in Helsinki 5584 + 3856 5584 + 6108
Chile. yesterday. – AFPPIX 6108 + 3856 6108 + 5584

Pervis Estupinan scored the opening goal after RM 363,453.34
nine minutes and Chile, who had Arturo Vidal sent off
with just a quarter of an hour gone, conceded a
second to Moises Caicedo in second half stoppage
time.

The result means Ecuador are third in the 10-team
qualification table with 23 points, six points clear of
Colombia and Peru with only four games remaining.

Uruguay now have 16 points, the same as Chile.
Bolivia and Paraguay are a point behind. Second-
bottom Paraguay have 13 points and Venezuela have
seven.

The top four qualify automatically for Qatar, and
the fifth-placed side go into an inter-regional playoff.

Colombia drew 0-0 at home to Paraguay, their
fourth 0-0 draw in their last five games and their fifth
in a row without scoring.

Peru also boosted their chances of qualifying with
a 2-1 win away in Venezuela. – Reuters

RESULTS KARIM BENZEMA and Kylian against Switzerland). 01 05 19 22 28 30 32 36
Mbappe were on target again in “We must not forget Antoine 11 17
WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS a sharp second half
EUROPE performance as France Griezmann,” Deschamps said afterward 568408 68408
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(Zinchenko 59, Dovbyk 79), Finland 0 France 2 campaign with a 2-0 away win against Mbappe. 56840 408
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Group E: Czech Republic 2 (Brabec 59, Sykora 85) “It looks easy because the two players 568
Estonia 0, Wales 1 (Moore 32) Belgium 1 (De Bruyne The French attack stuttered until are technically complementary. 56
12). Benzema came on as a second-half
Group G: Gibraltar 1 (Walker 7) Latvia 3 (Gutkovskis substitute and Mbappe set him up for the “They will have a lot of club matches 84
25, Uldrikis 55, Krollis 75), Montenegro 1 (Beqiraj 4) opener. between now and our next meetings. But
Turkey 2 (Akturkoglu 22, Kokcu 60), Netherlands 2 the combination of all these talents allows 08
(Bergwijn 84, Depay 90+1) Norway 0. Mbappe then scored France’s second the France team to be even more
SOUTH AMERICA: Bolivia 3 (Arce 30, 79, Moreno 45) as the world champions, who had already efficient.” RM 6,777,723.76
Uruguay 0, Venezuela 1 (Machis 52) Peru 2 qualified for Qatar 2022 after Saturday’s 8-
(Lapadula 18, Cueva 65), Colombia 0 Paraguay 0, 0 demolition of Kazakhstan, finished Asked about the unbeaten run, he RM 100,000.00
Argentina 0 Brazil 0, Chile 0 Ecuador 2 (Estupinan Group D with 18 points from eight games. replied: “These are numbers. There are
9, Caicedo 90+3). also 13 away matches. This shows the
CONCACAF: Jamaica 1 United States 1, Panama 2 Finland, who were hoping to secure a strength of this France team.
El Salvador 1, Costa Rica 2 Honduras 1, Canada 2 playoff spot, ended up third on 11 points,
Mexico 1. one behind Ukraine who beat Bosnia 2-0 “The quality is there with the addition
AFRICA away to take second place. of new players, young or old.
Group A: Algeria 2 Burkina Faso 2.
Group B: Tunisia 3 Zambia 1, Mauritania 1 “We wanted to finish on a high and “It’s great to end the calendar year
Equatorial Guinea 1. we’re happy we did it. Now we’re looking with this victory in Finland.”
Group C: Nigeria 1 Cape Verde 1, Liberia 3 Central forward to the World Cup.
African Republic 1. Reflecting on the year, Deschamps
Group D: Mozambique 1 Malawi 0, Cameroon 1 “With the team we have it’s natural to said: “It is a positive result if I rule out 10
Ivory Coast 0. think about (winning) it,” said Benzema. minutes of fatal loss of the Euro.
Group F: Egypt 2 Gabon 1, Libya 1 Angola 1.
Group I: Morocco 3 Guinea 0. France have now scored in their last 18 “We win the Nations League and then
games, matching a record that dates back we qualify without trembling for the
to 1999-2000. World Cup.

“There was more at stake for Finland “We end the calendar year undefeated
than for us tonight but we did what we even if the draw against Switzerland is a
had to do,” said Deschamps. defeat despite everything. The France
team has shown that it remains
“It was a very positive year for France, competitive.
except for those fatal 10 minutes (in the
last 16 of the European championship “There are still improvements and
things that could be improved.” –
Reuters/Agencies

THURSDAY • NOVEMBER 18, 2021 QUOTE OF THE DAY

I think if you look proximity of the cars,
getting into the apex, where it is, nature of
the corner. The fact that both cars went off, neither
car lost position or anything like that… So I think for
the benefit of everyone, it was let them race, so let
them race.”

F1 race director Michael Masi

Cardiff striker Moore earns Red Dragons home playoff semifinal

KIEFFER MOORE cancelled out Kevin De Bruyne’s “It’s like nothing I’ve ever experienced before. Axel Witsel’s shot was blocked after some “A fantastic atmosphere. We all wish that you
opener at Cardiff City Stadium to ensure Wales will To be part of that makes me truly proud to lead pinball in the Wales penalty area and Manchester have a fantastic draw in the playoffs.
be at home in the World Cup playoff semifinals. them.” City midfielder De Bruyne wasted no time finding
the bottom corner from 20 yards. “It’s fair to say when Wales are at home, they’ve
They will face either Poland, North Macedonia, Aaron Ramsey captained Wales in the absence got an extra threat. It makes a big difference for
Turkey, Ukraine, Czech Republic or Austria in a of Gareth Bale who had been ruled out by injury. Belgium’s possession football was breathtaking Wales now to go into the playoffs and be able to
single leg semifinal in the Welsh capital in March – at times, limiting to Wales just 28% of the ball, with play at home.
with the draw taking place later this month. The loss of Bale, who was watching the game De Bruyne at the heart of it in a false No. 9 role.
among the substitutes, saw Moore return to the “I would say without the crowd that maybe we
Page was visibly emotional after the draw with starting line-up following suspension. But the hosts equalised with their first shot of don’t concede that goal. Every time the ball goes
the Belgians, with every single member of Wales’ the game after 32 minutes as Ben Davies found the into the box or every time the ball goes to a certain
coaching staff and squad uniting to form a post- Belgium, missing Eden Hazard, Romelu Lukaku, speedy Daniel James down the left. player’s feet, those emotions can give you an extra
match huddle in the centre of the pitch. Thibaut Courtois and Youri Tielemans, had a proud step.
record to protect. The Leeds winger’s first cross was blocked but
And boss Page said the spirit among the Arthur Theate made a hash of his second effort “For us, that why it was so good to see our
current crop of Wales players is the best he’s ever The Red Devils had not lost any of Roberto and Cardiff striker Moore worked the ball on to his young players able to cope in that environment
experienced. Martinez’s 27 European Championship and World right foot to score his eighth Wales goal. and we can take a lot of information out of the way
Cup qualifiers in charge – 25 wins and two draws – that we performed in such a beautiful, hostile
“I was a wreck. It was an emotional time of just and the Spaniard had insisted the world’s top After the draw, Martinez, the former Swansea atmosphere.”
telling the players how proud I am,” he said. ranked team’s weekend qualification for Qatar City, Everton and Wigan Athletic boss issued a
2022 would not diminish their motivation. touching message to the Red Dragons. The playoff draw takes place on Nov 26 – with
“A great moment for myself. If I could get you to the fixtures themselves running from March 24 to
understand the dynamics of that group of players Divock Origi gave Wales a warning from 25 “We congratulate Wales, they finished second,” March 29 next year. – WalesOnline/The
in there, the camaraderie they’ve got, the team yards before Belgium went ahead through a sweet said the Spaniard, who did his coaching course Independent
spirit, it’s unbelievable. De Bruyne strike. with the Football Association of Wales.

VAR rage Argentina’s Nicolas Otamendi (left)
lifts Brazil’s Raphinha from the
ground after hitting him on the face
while vying for the ball during their
South American qualification match
for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar at
the San Juan del Bicentenario
stadium yesterday. – AFPPIX

Angry Brazil coach Tite hits out at officials
after goalless draw against Argentina
BRAZIL held Argentina to a 0-0 draw in
San Juan yesterday but Brazilian coach stalemate.
Tite angrily hit out at what he said was The point, combined with results elsewhere,
an “inconceivable” decision taken – or
not taken – by officials manning the video means Argentina join Brazil as the only two of
assistant referee (VAR). the 10 South American sides to guarantee their
place in Qatar with between four and five games
Tite felt Argentine defender Nicolas still remaining.
Otamendi should have been punished for
elbowing winger Raphinha in the first half. The feat came four months after Scaloni led
Argentina to the Copa America, their first major
The two tussled for the ball near the goal line trophy in 28 years.
and Otamendi appeared to elbow the Leeds
United winger in the face. Raphinha fell to the “This was a magnificent year,” the former
ground but Otamendi hauled him up, clearly Lazio, Deportivo La Coruna and West Ham
wanting the game to continue. player said. “Winning the Copa, qualifying for
the World Cup unbeaten. It was a dream.”
Uruguayan referee Andres Cunha looked to
be receiving messages from his colleagues in the Scaloni had never been a head coach when
VAR cabin but took no action, a decision that he was appointed in 2018 but he has turned
infuriated the normally placid Brazilian coach. Argentina into a team that can look ahead to
Qatar with optimism.
“Cunha is an extraordinary referee,” Tite said,
his voice rising. “Refereeing demands a team Lionel Messi at last appears to be enjoying
and those who were in the VAR, it’s impossible, his international football after years of ups and
and I am going to repeat this, it is impossible not downs in a blue and white shirt and the
to see Otamendi’s elbow on Raphinha.” midfield, anchored by the increasingly
influential Rodrigo De Paul, is settled and solid.
“A high quality VAR official cannot work this
way. It’s inconceivable. Inconceivable is not the Most noticeably, Scaloni has shored up a
word I want to use. I am using that word because creaky defence, especially between the posts
I am polite. where Emiliano Martinez is the most reliable
goalkeeper they have had in years.
“Was it a great match for both teams? It was.
Great game between them. Tradition, technical His side have conceded just six goals in their
quality. Now, there’s a component that has to be 13 qualifiers, only two more than Brazil.
equal, for those who have the discernment to
see.” Yesterday’s draw against their arch rivals was
their 27th match unbeaten, a run that dates back
Tite was nevertheless pleased with the result more than two years, and came just days after
of a game in which he was forced to field his they beat another fierce rival, Uruguay, 1-0 in
youngest side since taking over as national Montevideo.
coach in 2016.
“We got four points against two very
The loss of Neymar through injury difficult rivals,” Scaloni said. “We all
contributed to a new front line of Vinicius Jnr, like to win of course but these games
Matheus Cunha and Raphinha, who between help a team to mature. Without a
them boast only 15 caps. doubt, the balance is positive.”

“We lost an extraordinary player, Neymar, “Having qualified so far
and we had to restructure the team, who held in advance, in
their own against guy of the quality of Messi,” he a really difficult qualifying section, is something
told reporters. we should be proud of.” – Reuters

“It was a spectacle that went back and forth,”
he said of he entertaining draw.

“The quality of both teams meant that
neither was able to control the game.”

Tite’s counterpart in the Argentine dugout,
Lionel Scaloni, was the happier coach after the

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