Malaysian Paperwww.thesun.my RM1.00 PER COPYRM1MONDAYMAY 11, 2026SCAN MENo. 9148 PP 2644/12/2012 (031195) The democratic transition of Malaysia is increasingly being seen not as a failed revolution but as an unfinished and challenging journey. – BERNAMAPICGovt enhancing efforts to address infertility and support struggling families Report on—page 4Much more to be doneReport on hpage 2Political landscape transformation after GE14 boost for democratic maturity, but achievements involving institutional stability, policy clarity, party integrity and public confidence remain elusive: AnalystSome 47,000 couples nationwide to benefit from new programme amid concerns on reproductive health challenges.9 773141 151009ISSN 3141-1517Evidence-based facts from experts required as immediate relocation from Japan could further stress animals: OfficialReport on—page 6‘Welfare assessment needed before decision on return of elephants’Recent fatal falls at KLIA T2 prompt call for review of safety protocols Report on—page 5Activist urges authorities, infrastructure operators to reassess public risk management systems and preventive measures.
MONDAY | MAY 11, 20262DISPLAY OF DIPLOMACY ... His Majesty the King of Malaysia Sultan Ibrahim meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Saturday, during which he invited Putin to visit Malaysia in 2027. – PIC COURTESY OF SULTAN IBRAHIM FACEBOOKParties catering to political elites alienate voters, says academicPETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s democracy may have evolved since the historic 2018 political transition, but many voters remain alienated by what critics describe as an entrenched political elite operating under different banners. International Islamic University Malaysia political analyst and Iseas–Yusof Ishak Institute fellow Assoc Prof Dr Syaza Shukri said the country’s major coalitions continue to be dominated by the same governing class despite shifting political alignments and branding. “Parties appear ‘the same’ because they seem to cater to the political elites and governing class. “When people call for a ‘third force’, they are looking for a party that has not yet been tainted by the elites.” She said the landmark 14th general election in 2018, which ended Barisan Nasional’s (BN) uninterrupted six-decade rule, was driven more by the urgency of removing the incumbent government than by a coherent long-term governing vision. “As Pakatan Harapan (PH) under former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad later admitted, they did not really think they needed to implement the promises in Buku Harapan (PH’s manifesto). So, that is why things appeared slightly haphazard in the beginning.” She said while the Opposition’s victory marked a watershed moment in Malaysian politics, it also exposed weaknesses in coalition management and post-election planning. “Again, because the focus was simply to bring down BN, once they succeeded, they could not even keep the coalition together. So, I think what went wrong was the lack of a clear roadmap for Malaysia. “What went right is that our institutions, despite their own problems, were still able to sustain the democratic process.” Syaza said despite years of political turbulence, Malaysia’s institutional framework has remained intact, allowing elections and peaceful transfers of power to continue amid shifting alliances and changing governments. She said political convergence towards the centre is not unusual in first-past-the-post electoral systems, in which parties often moderate their positions to secure broader support. However, she added that the deeper issue lies in the public perception that political actors remain disconnected from ordinary Malaysians. “The disappointment is that PH promised to fight corruption, but the perception is that things still look very much the same.” Syaza said the growing call for a “third force” reflects frustration with existing coalitions rather than rejection of democracy itself. She said Malaysia is likely to remain governed through coalition arrangements, which she believes can function effectively if political parties respect democratic norms and accept electoral uncertainty. “These parties should see themselves as temporary leaders who can be changed in any election. If that becomes the mindset, there will be smoother policy continuity because the focus would be on improving existing policies instead of constantly changing things for legacy purposes. It also keeps governments in check and accountable, knowing they can always be voted out.” However, Syaza added that continued attempts to topple governments outside the electoral process risk further eroding public confidence in the political system. “People are fatigued right now because there seems to be no respect for the political system,” she said, referring to ongoing political manoeuvres aimed at changing administrations outside general elections. Still, she expressed cautious optimism that Malaysia is moving towards a more stable democratic equilibrium. – BY HARITH KAMALMalaysian politics still evolving after GE14: AnalystPETALING JAYA: Eight years after Malaysians delivered a historic political earthquake by ending Barisan Nasional’s (BN) six-decade grip on the country’s administration, the nation’s democratic transition is increasingly being seen not as a failed revolution but as an unfinished and turbulent journey. What began on May 9, 2018 as a euphoric push for reform and accountability has since evolved into a fractured political era marked by collapsing coalitions, party hopping, elite power deals and growing voter fatigue. In the 14th general election (GE14) in 2018, Pakatan Harapan secured 113 of 222 parliamentary seats, forming the federal government in the first transfer of power away from BN since independence. However, political analysts say the turbulence that followed may also reflect a democracy still learning to function without a single dominant political force at its centre. Universiti Malaya sociopolitical analyst Prof Datuk Dr Awang Azman Awang Pawi (pic) said Malaysia suceeded in changing after GE14 but the transformation has not reached the depth many Malaysians had envisioned. “GE14 proved that Malaysia’s democracy had matured in one important aspect, namely the peaceful transfer of federal power after more than six decades of BN dominance. However, democratic maturity is not measured solely by the ability to replace a government. “It is also measured through institutional stability, policy clarity, party integrity and o‘Democratic maturity best measured by achievements in institutional stability, policy clarity and public confidence’Ű BY HARITH KAMAL [email protected] public confidence in the political process.” He said on those fronts, significant gaps remain as Malaysia has seen repeated changes in government, four prime ministers, shifting alliances, coalition breakdowns and institutional controversies that have steadily eroded public trust in politics. Still, he said the growing sense of political exhaustion does not necessarily signal democratic decline. “Political fatigue today reflects a democracy that is maturing, but through a process filled with friction rather than one that is smooth or linear.” Awang Azman said Malaysia’s political landscape has undergone a major structural shift, with no party wielding the dominance Umno once enjoyed under BN. He stressed that tensions within ruling coalitions should be viewed from two perspectives – fragmentation and normalisation. “On one hand, they reflect increasing political fragmentation as there is no longer a single dominant coalition capable of controlling the entire landscape as BN once did. On the other hand, this represents part of the normalisation of coalition politics.” He added that Malaysia is operating within a multipolar parliamentary system in which governance depends more on negotiation and compromise than outright dominance. However, he said coalition governments risk losing public legitimacy if they are not anchored by policy discipline and a coherent shared direction. “The challenge arises when coalition politics is not accompanied by policy discipline, a clear common platform and effective conflict resolution mechanisms. “In such situations, the rakyat may begin to view coalitions as instruments of political survival rather than vehicles for reform.” Awang Azman said voter behaviour has shifted since 2018, with ideological loyalty replaced by performance-based assessments. He added that what is more worrying is the growing trend of “least worst option” voting. “Voters are supporting parties not because they are fully convinced by them but because they wish to prevent an alternative they perceive as worse from gaining power.” He said despite widespread frustration, Malaysians remain politically engaged and are more willing than before to punish parties, switch allegiances and demand accountability. “This is a sign of a more politically conscious and active democracy,” he added. However, he said public acceptance of coalition governments does not automatically translate into public confidence. “When former enemies suddenly become political allies without a convincing moral or policy narrative, the public becomes confused. When reforms are promised but progress remains slow, the public becomes exhausted. “Malaysians may accept coalition politics, but they will not accept coalition politics that are empty of principles.” Looking ahead, Awang Azman said the next general election could become a defining test of whether Malaysia’s political class is capable of moving beyond alliance-building towards credible governance.
MONDAY | MAY 11, 20263Public opinion indicates hope, discontent and fatigue PETALING JAYA: Hope, frustration and political fatigue now shape how Malaysians view the nation’s democratic journey, eight years after the 14th general election (GE14) in 2018 ended six decades of single-coalition rule. While GE14 was once hailed as a turning point that would usher in sweeping reforms and greater accountability, many Malaysians today remain divided over whether the political upheaval delivered meaningful change or merely recycled the same power struggles under different banners. For some individuals, the biggest transformation has not been economic or institutional, but rather psychological. The following quoted individuals spoke on condition of anonymity. Johan, 33, said GE14 shattered the long-held belief that political power in Malaysia was untouchable. “For the first time, Malaysians realised that governments can actually be voted out. Before this, it felt permanent, almost impossible to change. “But after eight years, it sometimes still feels like the same political cycle with different faces and slogans. “The difference now is people are more aware, more critical and less blindly loyal.” However, others believe the constant political shifts since 2018 have brought little improvement to ordinary lives. Fauzan, 28, said public disillusionment has grown as economic pressures continue to o‘It feels like all parties are simply fighting for power instead of solving problems’Ű BY HARITH KAMAL [email protected]‘Umno, BN comfortable with component parties in govt’KUALA LUMPUR: Umno and Barisan Nasional (BN) are comfortable working with all component parties in the Unity government as they share common objectives, particularly in serving the interests of the people, said Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. The Umno president said the ease of cooperation that has emerged does not indicate complacency but is instead the result of strong understanding among parties in the government to ensure the people are not burdened by political polemics. “The people must not be troubled by prolonged polemics and differences in stance or views,” the deputy prime minister said in a special interview held in conjunction with Umno’s 80th anniversary recently. Ahmad Zahid, who is also BN chairman, said in the interest of the people, all parties in the Unity government have agreed to set aside differences and political considerations to ensure the effective implementation of every agenda outlined in the 15th general election (GE15) manifesto. He said the government gave priority to common ground in the manifestos of parties contesting GE15, particularly on issues related to cost of living, education and unemployment. “On education and unemployment, there is no disagreement between the competing parties,” said Ahmad Zahid, who is also Rural and Regional Development minister. He said 47% of the manifestos of parties in the Unity government have common elements, forming a strong foundation for cooperation. “Why should we be concerned about differences when we share the same goal? In addition, there are detailed issues that we must address. That is why we have the Inter-Party Consultative Council to resolve differences and ensure the manifesto is implemented with clear purpose.” He emphasised that all component parties in the Unity government, including DAP, uphold the four main pillars enshrined in the Federal Constitution. – Bernamamount despite repeated changes in government. “I feel like nothing really changed for ordinary people. Prices keep rising and life is getting harder. “Of course, it is not entirely the fault of politicians, but politics keep changing while our lives stay the same. It feels like all parties are just fighting for power instead of solving problems.” His frustration reflects a growing sense of exhaustion unstable at times, but maybe that is part of a democracy that is still growing and adjusting.” She added that many Malaysians may have underestimated how long meaningful political and institutional reforms would take. “It is not perfect but I still believe things could improve slowly over time. People just cannot stop participating or stop caring altogether,” she added. Eight years after GE14 reshaped Malaysia’s political landscape, the country remains caught between expectation and reality, with hope, disappointment and cautious resilience continuing to define public sentiments.Shifting alliances erase moral high ground: NGOPETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s political parties can no longer claim the moral high ground after years of shifting alliances that saw former rivals govern together, a civil society group said, as the country marks eight years since the 14th general election (GE14). Projek Sama emphasised that Malaysia’s post-GE14 political era has fundamentally altered the nation’s democratic landscape, dismantling the traditional two-coalition rivalry and replacing it with an increasingly fragmented multiparty system. The group said nearly all major political blocs, including Pakatan Harapan (PH), Barisan Nasional (BN) and Perikatan Nasional, had at different points served as both governing allies and electoral opponents, blurring ideological boundaries and reshaping public perception of political loyalties. “This takes away any moral high ground by any party in claiming that others have unholy or unworthy political partners,” it said in a statement on Saturday to commemorate GE14, which ended BN’s six-decade grip on federal power. Projek Sama said Malaysia has witnessed five prime ministers in eight years, alongside the rise of three national coalitions, two regional blocs and multiple smaller parties in Parliament, underscoring the growing volatility of the country’s political landscape. It said the fragmentation is likely to persist into the next general election, with multi-cornered contests and shifting post-election alliances becoming the new political norm. The group cautioned political parties against making rigid pre-election pledges rejecting cooperation with rivals, adding that such promises often unravel after polling day and further erode public trust. “Election outcomes would decide which parties will emerge as federal and state government partners from multiple multilateral negotiations.” Projek Sama said while the collapse of the traditional two-coalition structure may confuse some voters, it also offers Malaysians broader political choices and opens the door for discussions on electoral reform. It added that political parties face increasing difficulty portraying rivals as enemies or morally inferior, given their past collaborations in various governments and coalitions. “Grandstanding by political parties and politicians is more and more often greeted with scepticism and distrust.” The NGO said despite years of political turbulence, Malaysia’s democratisation process has remained largely peaceful, with no large-scale violence despite intense political competition and repeated changes in government. It also called on all political actors to keep constitutional monarchs above politics, describing the institution as a crucial stabilising force amid a fractured political environment. “As democratisation deepens, all political parties, politicians, social groups and individuals must keep monarchs above politics.” Projek Sama stressed that parliamentary democracy must be strengthened rather than undermined, cautioning against narratives that seek to weaken elected institutions. “Our task as we enter the ninth year of democratisation is to neither blindly trust Parliament and state legislatures nor sweepingly dismiss them, but to make the legislative branch of our democracy trustworthy. “Regardless of which parties are in power, we must continue to demand parliamentary reforms at the federal and state levels.” In GE14, PH led by Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad secured a historic victory over BN, ending the coalition’s hold on Putrajaya for the first time since independence. However, the political landscape shifted dramatically less than two years later following the Sheraton Move, which saw Bersatu, PAS, Gabungan Parti Sarawak and Gabungan Rakyat Sabah form a new governing alignment that triggered the collapse of the PH administration. BN later withdrew support from the government, sparking further instability and eventually leading to the 2022 general election, which resulted in a hung Parliament. The outcome paved the way for the formation of the Unity government under Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, bringing together long-time rivals from PH and BN in an unprecedented political arrangement. – BY HARITH KAMALamong voters who once viewed GE14 as the beginning of a new political era, only to witness years of instability, shifting alliances and leadership changes. Yet among young Malaysians, there remains cautious optimism that democratic progress is still possible, even if slower and messier than expected. Amirah, 22, said the post-GE14 period has at least encouraged greater political awareness and public participation. “I still think things are better than before in some ways. People are more vocal now and there is more political awareness. “Yes, things are messy and PROUD HERITAGE ... Labuan Kadazan Dusun Cultural Association members displaying traditional ethnic attire during the Labuan Federal Territory Kaamatan Festival at the Labuan Corporation Multipurpose Hall yesterday. – BERNAMAPIC
MONDAY | MAY 11, 20264based on international standards, to support the establishment of a national subfertility centre in Shah Alam, which is expected to begin operations in 2030. “The registry will strengthen government efforts to plan, monitor and improve fertility services in a more integrated and effective manner,” she said. Nancy also welcomed the post-maternity leave allowance announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim during the Labour Day celebrations, saying the initiative would benefit more than 132,000 women workers nationwide. She added that the move demonstrated the government’s commitment to easing the financial and emotional pressures faced by mothers after childbirth while helping women remain in the workforce. The ministry also introduced the “Pakej Seteguh Kasih Ibu”, aimed at supporting mothers through three key components focusing on women’s health, emotional bonding and mental well-being. The package includes early reproductive cancer screening, mammogram subsidies, fertility treatment assistance, family bonding activities, art therapy, laugh therapy, MamaCare wellness massage and colour analysis services. Nancy said the package was introduced following findings from the 2025 Mother’s Day Public Opinion Survey, which revealed that 65.9% of mothers struggled to find time for themselves, particularly for rest and emotional recovery. “We must acknowledge the reality that the burden carried by mothers today is becoming increasingly challenging,” she said, urging mothers to utilise services available at family centres nationwide under the board.Govt raises Mitra allocation to RM150 millionKUALA LUMPUR: The government has agreed to increase the allocation to the Malaysian Indian Community Transformation Unit (Mitra) from RM100 million previously to RM150 million, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Anwar added that the increase follows the agency’s good performance in implementing development programmes for the Indian community. Anwar said the decision was made after the government assessed the effectiveness of various Mitra programmes targeted at Indian community groups requiring assistance, particularly in education, training and socio-economic development. “Mitra has special programmes because it can combine the views of elite Indian scholars and representatives of Indian associations, but we must improve the programmes so that the funds really reach the groups in need.” He was speaking at an engagement session with Indian students at Universiti Malaya yesterday. Also present at the event was Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan. Anwar said the Madani government remains committed to ensuring that aid and development programmes are distributed fairly to the people regardless of race, including the Indian community, which still faces issues of poverty and marginalisation. He said the government also pays attention to governance in the management of Mitra funds to ensure aid reaches the target groups. Anwar added that programmes under Mitra not only involve welfare assistance, but also open up educational and technical training opportunities for youths from the Indian community. “Apart from food baskets and other assistance, we have also added RM50 million in allocation for Mitra as we will try our best to help them continue their education,” he said. At the event, Anwar also presented assistance for further studies at higher education institutions and Madani devices to selected students. – BernamaNew fertility drive to help 47,000 couplesPETALING JAYA: The government is stepping up efforts to address infertility and support struggling families, with an estimated 47,000 couples nationwide set to benefit from a new fertility treatment assistance programme amid growing concerns over reproductive health challenges among Malaysians. The Fertility Treatment Assistance and Infertility Advocacy Programme, introduced through the National Population and Family Development Board, will provide eligible couples with funding for intrauterine insemination treatment for up to two cycles. Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said the initiative reflects the government’s commitment to expanding access to reproductive healthcare and offering renewed hope to women facing difficulty conceiving. “Among the initiatives giving hope to women who dream of becoming mothers is the BuAI programme, with the tagline ‘Lebih Awal, Lebih Baik’,” she said in her speech at the National Mother’s Day celebration at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur yesterday. The event, themed “Seteguh Kasih Ibu”, was officiated by Raja Permaisuri Perak Tuanku Zara Salim. Nancy said the board has handled more than 373,000 subfertility cases since 1979, resulting in 6,513 successful pregnancies through its fertility services. In a further push to strengthen fertility support services, she said the government will develop a national subfertility registry beginning this year, Tuanku Zara flanked by Nancy (second from right) and the prime minister’s wife Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail during the event held at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur yesterday. – BERNAMAPICŰ BY FAIZ RUZMAN [email protected] mothers juggling more responsibilitiesPETALING JAYA: Modern motherhood is no longer confined to raising children, with many women today forced to juggle careers, caregiving duties, household responsibilities and mounting financial pressures all at once. As living costs rise and family structures evolve, many mothers are carrying the weight of both childcare and eldercare while attempting to remain financially resilient in an increasingly demanding economy. PKR Women’s chief for Penang Jayanti Kandayah said women today are expected to balance multiple responsibilities, from careers and family commitments to caregiving and community work. The women’s advocate, who is pursuing doctoral studies while helping care for her 85-year-old mother alongside her sister, said strong family and community support systems are crucial for working women and caregivers. Jayanti, who is in her 50s, said more parents were becoming financially independent and preparing for retirement as increasing numbers of children sought oRising living costs and care-giving burdens reshaping realities for women todayŰ BY T.C. KHOR [email protected] abroad. Her daughters are currently based in Canada and Australia. She also stressed the need for greater female representation in leadership roles. “It is still male-dominated, whether in the corporate sector or politics,” she said, adding that women should continue uplifting and supporting one another. Among the initiatives she is involved in are free English classes for children and tailoring programmes aimed at helping women achieve financial independence. Despite greater opportunities for women today, caregiving and domestic responsibilities continue to fall disproportionately on women. In neighbouring Singapore, a 10-week shared parental leave scheme was recently introduced, with family associations saying the move encourages fathers to play a more active role in parenting responsibilities traditionally shouldered by mothers. For 31-year-old Hon Jia Hui, motherhood has brought a new set of challenges. The stay-at-home mother, who recently gave birth to her first child, said she remained hopeful despite the growing financial burden of raising a family. “Raising children is difficult. Everything is expensive now, from diapers and formula to medical check-ups.” Hon said motherhood had reshaped her priorities, with every financial decision now centred on her child’s future and wellbeing. Reflecting on her relationship with her own mother, she quoted a Chinese proverb: “How can the heart of a small blade of grass repay the warmth of spring?” She was referring to the sacrifices mothers make for their children. Carol Lee, 61, frequently travels to Singapore to help care for her son’s three children.“They just had their third baby, and I go there to help the young couple out,” she said. Between visits, Lee runs a limousine service ferrying tourists around Penang, saying the flexible nature of the job allows her to manage her responsibilities. “I am proud of all my children,” said Lee, who has three adult children. “And I am proud of myself too.” Beyond financial pressures, some young couples are delaying parenthood or opting to have fewer children due to career priorities, economic uncertainty and changing lifestyles, particularly in urban areas. According to the Statistics Department, the country’s total fertility rate has fallen below the replacement level of 2.1 children per woman, with Penang and Kuala Lumpur recording among the nation’s lowest fertility rates at about 1.2 to 1.3 children per woman. Many middle-aged women are also part of the “sandwich generation”, simultaneously caring for children and ageing parents. The strain mirrors trends seen in rapidly ageing societies such as China, where the “4-2-1” family structure refers to one child supporting two parents and four grandparents. Women’s groups have increasingly called for more flexible workplaces, stronger childcare support and improved parental leave policies as families navigate rising costs and shifting social expectations.
MONDAY | MAY 11, 20265Fatal fall incidents at KLIA prompt call for safety reviewPETALING JAYA: Two fatal falls at the KL International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 2 within hours of each other recently have sparked a call for a nationwide safety review of elevated public areas at airports and other major transport hubs. Safety advocate Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye said the incidents should serve as a “serious wake-up call” for authorities and infrastructure operators to reassess safety standards, risk management systems and preventive measures at public facilities frequented by thousands daily. The Alliance for a Safe Community chairman said while investigations into the deaths must proceed without speculation, the incidents have raised pressing concerns over the adequacy of safeguards at one of the country’s busiest transport hubs. “These tragic incidents should serve as an urgent wake-up call on Lee said among measures proposed are the installation of higher and more secure safety barriers or protective screens at elevated areas and parking structures. – ADAM AMIR HAMZAH/THESUNoOperators of public infrastructure urged to adopt more proactive approach in identifying potential danger zones and reducing risks in high-traffic areas at transport hubsŰ BY FAIZ RUZMAN [email protected] Myanmar nationals suspected of illegal entry nabbedKOTA BHARU: The General Operations Force (GOF) Battalion 7 arrested 20 Myanmar nationals who are believed to have entered Malaysia by boat via Sungai Golok near the Malaysia-Thailand border in Rantau Panjang, Pasir Mas on Saturday. GOF Southeast Brigade commander SAC Ahmad Radzi Hussain said all the foreigners were arrested by members of the Intelligence Branch of the Southeast Brigade headquarters with assistance from the Intelligence Branch of GOF Battalion 7 through Op Taring Delta at about 8am. He said patrol members spotted drivers of two vehicles behaving in a suspicious manner. Subsequently the vehicles were checked at the parking area of the Sultan Ismail Petra Mosque in Rantau Panjang. “However, the two drivers fled. Upon inspection, 20 Myanmar nationals were found in the passenger compartment of the vehicles – 11 in a Toyota Innova and nine in a Nissan Serena,“ he said. Ahmad Radzi said checks found that only seven individuals had passports but no valid entry stamp into Malaysia, while 13 others failed to produce any identification documents. “GOF seized seven passports, 22 mobile phones and two vehicles with a total value estimated at RM88,200,“ he said. Initial investigations found that all the foreigners entered Malaysia by boat across Sungai Golok via an illegal route around Rantau Panjang. “Police believe the group used an illegal jetty in Yasin as an entry point. “All of them said the ‘entry fee’ they paid the smugglers was between RM3,000 and RM6,000 per person, depending on the destination after being sent to the final location or obtaining employment,“ he said. GOF said the modus operandishows that the migrant smuggling syndicate is still active, using the river route as the main entry point into the country. “Those detained and seizures were handed to the Criminal Investigation Division of the Pasir Mas district police headquarters. “The case is being investigated under Section 15(1)(c) and Section 6(1)(c) of the Immigration Act 1959/63,“ he said. – BernamaPolice seek two suspects over fatal shootingISKANDAR PUTERI: A man was shot dead in front of an entertainment outlet in Taman Industri Jaya, Skudai, near here on Saturday. Iskandar Puteri district police chief ACP M. Kumarasan said police are searching for two suspects believed to be involved in the incident. He said police were alerted to the incident at about 11pm by a 27-year-old local woman. He said preliminary investigations found that a local man, about 27 years old, died at the scene after sustaining gunshot wounds. “Another local man was injured after being shot. It is also believed that another victim was injured, but his identity has yet to be established.” Anyone with information can contact senior investigating officer ASP Afiq Izani at 019-368 3036, the Iskandar Puteri district control centre at 07-511 3622 or the hotline at 07-511 4486. – Bernama‘Appeal to MCMC tribunal if social media content removed’KULAI: Individuals facing social media account restrictions or content removal are advised to file an appeal through the Communications, Multimedia and Online Safety Appeal Tribunal. Communications Deputy Minister Teo Nie Ching said the tribunal is chaired by a High Court judge, with at least two tribunal members. “This is an ad hoc appeal tribunal that is neither chaired nor heard by officers of the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), but by a High Court judge,” she said after presenting aid to outstanding Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) 2025 students here yesterday. Teo encouraged the public to make use of the channel should they encounter such issues. Earlier, the Kulai MP said a total of RM5.4 million has been allocated to the education sector under the parliamentary constituency from 2022 until last year. “Overall, I have taken responsibility for channelling appropriate allocations to every school under the Kulai parliamentary constituency, and complete applications will be given due consideration,” she said. The allocation included contributions for 432 outstanding SPM students, involving a total allocation of RM555,661 over the same period. – Bernamathe need to reassess safety features and risk management practices at KLIA and all other public facilities, shopping complexes, parking structures and high-rise public access areas,” he said in a statement yesterday. Lee said operators of public infrastructure must adopt a more proactive approach in identifying potential danger zones and reducing risks in high-traffic areas. He said several factors could have contributed to the incidents, including structural or environmental vulnerabilities, inadequate physical barriers, insufficient monitoring, mental health-related issues, negligence or weaknesses in emergency intervention systems. “We strongly urge the authorities, airport operators and all relevant stakeholders to immediately conduct comprehensive and regular safety audits at all public areas within KLIA and other major transport hubs nationwide. “These audits should include detailed risk assessments to identify potential danger zones, structural weaknesses, blind spots and areas requiring stronger preventive measures.” Among the measures proposed were the installation of higher and more secure safety barriers or protective screens at elevated areas and parking structures. Lee also called for increased deployment of security personnel and surveillance systems at high-risk locations, as well as improved lighting and monitoring in isolated sections. He said clear emergency response protocols and rapid intervention mechanisms should also be strengthened, including the possible use of artificial intelligence-assisted surveillance systems capable of detecting unusual behaviour or distress signals. “Better public awareness and mental health support initiatives, including crisis helplines and visible assistance points at public facilities, should also be considered. “Public infrastructure must not only be efficient and modern but also safe and people-centred. “Preventable incidents such as these should compel all stakeholders to adopt a proactive rather than reactive approach towards safety management,” he said. Lee also extended his condolences to the families of the victims and said findings from the investigations should be used to prevent similar tragedies from recurring. On May 1, police confirmed that a 27-year-old Chinese national died after falling from Level 3 of KLIA Terminal 2 at about 2.20pm. She received emergency treatment before being taken to Putrajaya Hospital, where she was pronounced dead at 5.09pm. KLIA police chief ACP M. Ravi said the woman had been scheduled to board a flight back to China the following day. The case was classified as sudden death, with the cause still under investigation. Later the same day, a 30-yearold Algerian man reportedly fell from the outer balcony area of the same terminal at about 9.10pm. He was taken to Cyberjaya Hospital after receiving emergency treatment and was pronounced dead at 2.55am on May 2. Police have also classified the second case as a sudden death with investigations ongoing. As of yesterday, no further official developments had been announced on either case.
MONDAY | MAY 11, 20266Calls to bring back relocated jumbos amid welfare concerntransportation arrangements and significant adjustments to introduce them to a new environment. The 25-year international cooperation agreement between the two zoos was finalised with the Taiping Municipal Council acting as representative for Taiping Zoo. The arrangement, intended as a long-term transfer, has now come under increasing scrutiny amid concerns over animal welfare standards. Neow cautioned that any immediate relocation could further stress the animals, stressing that their current condition must first be properly assessed by independent experts. “We need experts, zoologists, biologists, experts in wildlife, elephants particularly, to do a proper assessment of their health, mental and behavioural conditions and tell us what should be done. “The zoo has said there is a 25-year agreement. If they are unfit to live in such conditions, are we going to allow them to remain without proper review?” The Taiping Municipal Council had on May 6 stated that Dara, Amoi and Kelat were in good health, had gained weight and would remain in Japan under the long-term agreement. However, Neow said weight gain alone should not be taken as a full indicator of wellbeing, stressing that elephant welfare must also be measured through behaviour, mobility, stress levels and enclosure conditions. He raised concerns over whether the elephants were being kept in an environment that meets their natural needs. “They need green surroundings, they need temperatures similar to our own climate. “Given their size, they should not be standing or walking on hard cement ground. They need natural soil. “Imagine three-tonne elephants living daily on concrete surfaces. How would that affect their feet over time?” Neow said Malaysia should send an independent team of credible experts to Tennoji Zoo to carry out a full welfare audit, including both physical and psychological assessments. He stressed that the evaluation should not rely solely on updates from the zoo or parties involved in the relocation agreement. On May 9, Neow submitted a memorandum to a representative of the council at Dataran Zoo Taiping on behalf of the DAK Solidarity Secretariat Committee, calling for a national special task force, an independent assessment mission to Japan, full disclosure of the 25-year agreement, a review of wildlife transfer policies and a contingency plan to repatriate the elephants should welfare standards be found lacking. He said the agreement between Taiping Zoo and Tennoji Zoo must be made public, adding that it involves national wildlife heritage and matters of public interest. “We are not talking about any secret between two countries. This is an animal exchange agreement. Anything involving public entities or public interest should be transparent.” Neow added that the issue should not be politicised, but treated strictly as a matter of animal welfare and accountability. “Our voice is their hope. I hope the government will listen to our voice on behalf of the three elephants,” he said.Dara, Amoi and Kelat were sent from Taiping Zoo to Japan about two months ago under a 25-year agreement. – PIC COURTESY OF MY COMMUNITY NEWS PERAKFACEBOOK PAGEoExpert evaluations needed first as immediate transfer from Japan could be stressful for animals, says official25-year agreement with Japan reasonable: Perak excoBATU GAJAH: The 25-year international cooperation agreement involving three Malaysian elephants – Dara, Amoi and Kelat (DAK), between Taiping Zoo and Night Safari and Tennoji Zoo Osaka (TZO) has been described as reasonable. Perak Housing and Local Government Committee chairman Sandrea Ng Shy Ching said the duration was determined based on long-term conservation and breeding efforts, with various views taken into account before the agreement was finalised. “The three elephants remain the property of Taiping Zoo, while ownership of the first-generation calves has already been determined under the agreement. The first, third and fifth calves will belong to Tennoji Zoo, while the second, fourth and sixth calves will belong to Taiping Zoo. “This is part of a conservation collaboration that requires a suitable timeframe,” she said after officiating at the Santai-Santai Open Day Ardea at the Taman Tasik Ardea housing project on Saturday. Meanwhile, Ng said the state government has no plans to establish a special task force to monitor the condition of DAK, which are currently housed at TZO. She said the Wildlife and National Parks Department had assigned mahouts to accompany the elephants during the adaptation process and monitor their condition in Japan. “At the department level, mahouts have been sent as Malaysia’s representatives to monitor the elephants and assist them in adapting. Taiping Zoo also receives periodic reports to ensure all three elephants remain in healthy and stable condition. “So far, we believe the existing mechanism is functioning well. Although the state government has faced considerable pressure, we will not act hastily. We want to ensure every aspect of the cooperation agreement is implemented properly, as the welfare of the three elephants remains our priority,” she said. Earlier, DAK Joint Solidarity Secretariat coordinator Neow Choo Seong described the memorandum of understanding period as excessively long and unreasonable, likening it to a “life sentence” for the elephants, particularly Kelat, which is now 25 years old. – BernamaUPM introduces advanced fish surgery techniqueKUALA LUMPUR: Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) has introduced a fish surgery procedure based on a recirculating anaesthesia system, marking a new advancement in the treatment of aquatic life. The innovation, known as the Fish Anaesthetic Delivery System, was developed to enable surgical procedures on fish to be carried out more safely and systematically, while maintaining a continuous supply of oxygen throughout treatment. UPM Veterinary Clinical Studies Department Faculty of Veterinary Medicine veterinary officer Dr Mohd Fuad Matori said the technology is the result of more than 15 years of research. “The system delivers oxygenated water combined with anaesthetic agents directly to the fish’s gills, allowing surgical procedures to be performed outside of water while maintaining respiratory support,” he said in a statement yesterday. He added that a laparotomy demonstration procedure, involving surgical opening of the abdominal cavity, was performed on tilapia as a model species, comprising several key stages, including anaesthesia induction, surgical incision, suturing and post-operative care. “The entire procedure takes approximately 20 to 30 minutes before the fish is transferred to a specialised recovery tank. Following surgery, the fish are monitored in a dedicated tank for 10 to 14 days before sutures are removed, while complete wound healing may take up to 30 days,” he said. Mohd Fuad said throughout the procedure, antiseptics and antibiotics are used to minimise the risk of infection, while biopsy samples are also collected for microscopic examination and further research purposes. He said the method is being applied in research and in the treatment of high-value ornamental fish such as koi, goldfish and arowana, including for tumour removal and correction of physical abnormalities. “It is expected to add value to the country’s growing aquaculture industry, particularly in fish health management, breeding and treatment,” he said. He added that the development of expertise in fish health is important as the aquaculture sector is closely linked to national food security and the fisheries industry, while also reflecting UPM’s commitment to high-impact research that benefits both industry and society. – BernamaPETALING JAYA: Dara, Amoi and Kelat – the three Malaysian elephants collectively known as DAK – now at the centre of a growing public campaign, should have their future decided by independent scientific assessment rather than emotion or official assurances alone, said DAK Joint Solidarity Secretariat coordinator Neow Choo Seong. The trio, currently housed at the Tennoji Zoo in Osaka, have become the focus of the #KembalikanDAK movement calling for their return to Malaysia. However, Neow said any decision on their return must be grounded in evidence-based welfare evaluations. “The public reaction is understandable, everyone is using the hashtag KembalikanDAK because they want DAK brought home. “But personally, this has to be science-based and evidence-based, not a call to bring them back immediately,” he told theSun.The three elephants were sent from Taiping Zoo to Japan about two months ago under a 25-year agreement, following a complex relocation process involving sedation, Ű BYFAIZ [email protected]
MONDAY | MAY 11, 20267Vijay sworn in as Tamil Nadu chief ministerCHENNAI: Indian film star C. Joseph Vijay was sworn in as chief minister of Tamil Nadu state yesterday after his new party brokered a coalition in the southern industrial hub. The swearing-in ceremony followed days of high drama in the state capital Chennai, where Vijay’s fledgling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party initially struggled to secure support from smaller parties after state elections. Vijay’s TVK, founded only two years ago, emerged as the single largest party after the vote with 108 seats in Tamil Nadu’s 234-member legislative assembly, short of a simple majority. However, it won support from other parties, including the opposition Congress, to take its number of seats to 120, making it possible for Vijay to claim the top job. Thousands of supporters gathered in Chennai’s Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium yesterday, chanting “Mudhalvar”, or “chief minister” in Tamil, to watch Vijay take his oath of office. “I am not from a royal political background, just a common man,” the 51-year-old told the crowd. “My primary focus will be on basic issues such as education, ration supplies, healthcare, drinking water, roads and bus facilities,” he said. Vijay’s first set of policies included measures to ease electricity prices and improve women’s safety. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Vijay, saying the central government would work with his administration to “improve the lives of people”. Vijay began his career as a child actor in 1984 in a movie directed by his filmmaker father. Known for his charismatic screen presence and mass appeal, his fans dubbed him “Thalapathy”, or “leader” in Tamil. His blockbuster hits blended action, social messaging and populist themes, burnishing his reputation as a voice for the common man. He cultivated his public image over the years by taking on roles that involved subjects ranging from farmers’ issues to electoral manipulation. He launched TVK in 2024 with a promise to end corruption and strengthen social justice. Tamil Nadu is one of India’s most significant economic engines, with its industrial sector producing everything from cars to electronics. The state is also India’s smartphone manufacturing hub, including for Apple iPhones. TVK’s campaign sought to end the dominance of Dravida oPolicies include cutting power rates and improving safety for womenBodies of missing hikers found JAKARTA: Two Singaporean nationals missing for days were confirmed dead yesterday from the eruption of Mount Dukono on Indonesia’s Halmahera Island, the local rescue agency said. Rescuers found the bodies near the crater rim, and evacuation was under way, said agency head Iwan Ramdani. “Evacuation of the bodies is still hampered by eruptions that continue to occur, and bad weather,” Iwan said, adding that it was raining in the area. Some 150 personnel with two thermal drones have been deployed, Iwan said, with the focus of the search around 100m to 150m of the crater rim. Mount Dukono in North Maluku province bordering the Pacific Ocean began erupting on Friday, spewing ash as high as 10km. It has continued to erupt at a lower scale. The area around the crater was still blanketed in volcanic ash, Iwan said, adding that the search area is about 1.25km from the last known location of the victims. Rescuers had found backpacks suspected to belong to the two Singaporeans and the authorities on Saturday confirmed that one Indonesian hiker, who had gone missing, was dead. Seventeen people, including seven Singaporeans and 10 Indonesians, survived the incident. The surviving Singaporeans flew home yesterday, Singapore’s Foreign Ministry said. It was unclear when the bodies of the two who died will be returned. – ReutersAsean pledges zero tolerance for drug traffickingMANILA: Asean pledged to adopt a zero-tolerance approach to the narcotics trade as part of its efforts to build a drug-free region, the Philippine News Agency reported. During the 48th Asean Summit and Related Meeting in Cebu, the bloc acknowledged the important role of the Asean Ministerial Meeting on Drug Matters (AMMD) in advancing regional coordination to address the proliferation of illegal drugs. Regional leaders expressed support for the biennial AMMD. Among the commitments made during the summit was the continued implementation of the Asean Workplan on Securing Communities Against Illicit Drugs, anchored on the Asean Political Security Community Strategic Plan. The priority deliverables would complement the member-states’ shared objectives for a “safe and secure Asean”, the Asean chair said. Asean would also observe Asean Drug Victims Remembrance Day on June 26, in conjunction with the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Trafficking, highlighting the region’s concerted efforts to strengthen community resilience and raise public awareness. The leaders lauded the continued contributions of the Asean Narcotics Cooperation Centre, particularly its publication of the yearly Asean Drug Monitoring Report, as a key initiative supporting efforts to combat illegal drugs. They likewise expressed support for the continued discussions on the Asean Declaration on the Right to a Safe, Clean, Healthy and Sustainable Environment, as well as the Asean Declaration on Promoting the Right to Development and the Right to Peace Towards Realising Inclusive and Sustainable Development. The bloc sought stronger collaboration with national peace institutions, civil society organisations and other relevant stakeholders to promote dialogue, reconciliation and inclusive peace processes. They emphasised the need to advance peace initiatives by allowing women and youth to take part in peacebuilding and conflict prevention efforts. – BernamaVijay (left) and Gandhi make the victory sign after the swearing-in. – REUTERSPIC15 dead in car bomb attackPESHAWAR: Gunmen detonated a car bomb at a checkpoint in northwestern Pakistan and opened fire on police, killing at least 15 and wounding three, officials said yesterday. “Last night in the Fateh Khel area of Bannu, a suicide bomber rammed a vehicle full of explosives into a police checkpoint, after which gunmen entered the post,” said Bannu police official Muhammad Sajjad Khan. He said 15 officers were confirmed dead, the latest attack in the border province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during a wave of militancy that has strained ties between Islamabad and Kabul. Officials said the gunmen also used small drones in the attack. “They used quadcopters along with heavy weaponry,” a senior administrative official in Bannu told AFP on condition of anonymity. He said more than 100 gunmen took part in the attack. “In addition, while retreating, the attackers took police personnel and weapons from the station with them,” he said. Bannu has been gripped in recent years by militant activity. The Afghan government denies Pakistan’s accusations that its territory is a safe harbour for militants, but the frosty relationship has spiralled into armed conflict, including Pakistani airstrikes on cities in Afghanistan in recent months. – AFPMunnetra Kazhagam and the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, traditional parties that had ruled the state since the late 1960s. Analysts said Vijay’s large fan following, combined with demands from young people for a new political leader, was behind his stunning election performance. Vijay, a political novice, now faces the challenge of turning that popularity into policy. His campaign rallies drew thousands of fans, but were also marred by allegations of crowd mismanagement. A stampede at a rally in September killed at least 40 people. However, it did little to dent his popularity. – AFP
MONDAY | MAY 11, 20268@thesundailyFOLLOW ON TWITTER Malaysian PaperPassengers leave hantavirus-hit shipTENERIFE: Spain said it had begun bringing Spanish passengers ashore from the cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak which anchored near Tenerife yesterday, with groups of nationals from other countries to follow. Spanish nationals were the first to disembark on small boats in groups of five and taken to shore, where they were transferred onto buses and taken to the local airport. The passengers, who are not showing any symptoms of the virus, will board a flight back to Madrid on a Spanish military plane and taken to a hospital to be quarantined, officials said, emphasising that they will have no contact with members of the public. The luxury cruise ship left for Spain on Wednesday from the coast of Cape Verde after the World Health Organisation (WHO) and European Union asked the country to manage the evacuation of passengers after the hantavirus outbreak was detected. Countries including Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, the US, UK and the Netherlands confirmed on Saturday they had sent planes to evacuate their citizens, although local government officials in the Canaries said not all planes had arrived by yesterday morning. WHO said in an update on Friday that eight people no longer on the ship had fallen ill, including three who died – a Dutch couple and a German national. Of the eight, six are confirmed to have contracted the virus, with another two suspected cases. All passengers on the MV Hondius are considered high-risk contacts as a precautionary measure, Europe’s public health agency said on Saturday as part of its rapid scientific advice, adding that the risk to the general population remains low. WHO has recommended a 42-day quarantine period for passengers aboard the ship. Spain’s Health Ministry said in a report the ship had passed appropriate health checks, saying: “There are more than 500 cruise ships a year that come from A worker wearing personal protective equipment transferring packages to the cruise ship yesterday. – REUTERSPICUrgent airborne op to aid patientLONDON: British military personnel carried out an airborne operation to deliver urgent medical support for a suspected hantavirus patient on a South Atlantic island, ministers said yesterday. An army specialist team parachuted onto the island of Tristan da Cunha, Britain’s most remote overseas territory, a Defence Ministry statement said. One of three British nationals diagnosed with suspected hantavirus linked to the outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship is on the island. The team of six paratroopers and two military clinicians, all from the 16 Air Assault Brigade, descended from a Royal Air Force A400M transport aircraft “in a daring parachute drop”, the statement said. Vital oxygen supplies and other medical aid were air-dropped almost simultaneously. The urgent response came after confirmation by the UK Health Security Agency on Friday of a suspected infection in a British national on the island. Tristan da Cunha, a group of volcanic islands with a population of around 220 has no airstrip and is accessible only by boat. With oxygen supplies at critically low levels, officials said an airdrop was the only viable option to deliver care in time and support the island’s two-person medical team. Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper paid tribute to the Armed Forces for an “extraordinary operation”. The drop involved a long-range flight of nearly 6,800km from RAF Brize Norton in central England to Ascension Island, followed by a further 3,000km flight to Tristan da Cunha, the statement said. Armed Forces Minister Al Carns said the operation had been carried out in “incredibly challenging circumstances” with the utmost professionalism and composure under pressure”. – AFPAustralian Liberal Party reels from by-election lossSYDNEY: Australia’s leading opposition Liberal Party may have to work with a far-right party that defeated it in a “bloodbath” by-election, a senior government minister said yesterday. One Nation, whose leader Pauline Hanson wants to slash immigration and has repeatedly made racist remarks, won its first lower house federal election battle on Saturday. “We are coming after those other seats. You are not going to be the forgotten people any more,” Hanson vowed after the win.One Nation’s David Farley took 39% of the vote in the rural New South Wales seat of Farrer, snatching the seat at a time of rising prices, unaffordable housing and concern over issues like immigration. His nearest rival, an independent candidate, secured 28% of the vote while the conservative Liberal Party’s contender received 12%, and the rural-based National Party 10%, official results showed. “This wasn’t a by-election, it was a bloodbath for the coalition,” Treasurer Jim Chalmers told Sky News Australia, referring to a Liberal-National party alliance that has governed Australia for much of the postwar period. “What it shows is that the coalition can’t beat One Nation. They’ll have to join them. There’s no future coalition government, I think, without One Nation in it,” Chalmers said. Until the weekend, traditional conservative Liberal and National parties had held the seat of Farrer since 1949. Senior Liberal Party lawmaker Tim Wilson refused to rule out forming a minority government with One Nation’s support in the future. – AFPTokyo unmanned lab opensTOKYO: A university here has opened a laboratory at which robots are carrying out experiments once handled by human researchers, as it aims to automate nearly the entire research process, Kyodo News Agency reported. The facility at the Institute of Science Tokyo Yushima campus, known as the Robotics Innovation Centre, features 10 robots, including a humanoid model called Maholo LabDroid, and no human staff. The university plans to increase the number of automatons in the long run, integrating automation systems with artificial intelligence. Using two arms, the robots can perform delicate tasks such as transferring reagents and opening the doors of temperature-controlled equipment to place and remove items. Cell cultivation, which has already been programmed, can also be carried out automatically. The university plans to expand the number of robots to around 2,000 by 2040, carrying out almost all research tasks from generating hypotheses to experimental verification. “We want to make Japan’s science the best in the world,” said Keiichi Nakayama, head of the centre. – BernamaArgentina and Chile, which is home to the virus, and yet an outbreak of this illness has never happened in European territory, so the possibility it happens in relation to this ship is remote.” Hantavirus is spread by rodents but can in rare cases be transmitted person-to-person. “According to the information provided by experts who boarded the ship, the hygiene and environmental conditions are appropriate and they have not detected rodents, so transmission by exposure to rodents on board is not likely,” the report stated. Passengers will not leave the boat until their allocated evacuation plane has arrived, Spanish officials said. – ReutersoWHO recommends 42-day quarantine
MONDAY | MAY 11, 20269Israel pounds Lebanon despite truce, killing at least nineBEIRUT: Israel carried out strikes across Lebanon on Saturday, killing at least nine people in the south, according to authorities, with raids also targeting a highway not far from Beirut outside of Hezbollah’s traditional strongholds. The fresh attacks were some of the most intense since the start of a three-week-old ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah that has done little to halt daily exchanges of fire, mostly in southern Lebanon. Hezbollah said on Saturday that it had targeted troops in northern Israel with drones on at least two occasions in response to the continued strikes. The Israeli military said “several” explosive drones were launched into Israeli territory, with one army reservist severely wounded and two others moderately injured in one of the attacks. Lebanon’s National News Agency reported Israeli strikes across the south, including one on the town of Saksakiyeh. The Health Ministry said that raid “resulted in an initial toll of seven martyrs, including a girl, and 15 wounded, including three children”. The Israeli military said it struck “Hezbollah gunmen operating from within a structure used for military purposes” in Saksakiyeh. It said it was “aware of reports regarding harm to uninvolved civilians in the structure. The details of the incident are under review.” The Health Ministry reported that another Israeli strike on a motorcycle in the city of Nabatieh hit “a Syrian national and his 12-yearold daughter”. “After they managed to move away from the site of the first strike, the drone attacked a second time,” killing the father, the ministry said, adding the drone then targeted the girl “directly for a third time”. The girl was undergoing life-saving surgery, it said. – AFP Lebanese first responders searching for victims at the site of an Israeli airstrike in Nabatieh. – AFPPICDetained flotilla activists deported following investigationTEL AVIV: Israel yesterday deported two foreign activists seized from a Gaza-bound flotilla, in what a rights group representing them described as a “punitive attack” on a civilian mission. Saif Abu Keshek, a Spanish national of Palestinian origin, and Brazilian Thiago Avila were among dozens of activists aboard a vessel intercepted by the Israeli navy in international waters off the coast of Greece on April 30. The pair were seized by Israeli forces and taken to Israel for questioning, while the others were taken to the Greek island of Crete and released. “Saif Abu Keshek and Thiago Avila, from the provocation flotilla, were deported today from Israel” following an investigation, the Israeli Foreign Ministry posted on X yesterday. Israel would “not allow any breach” of the blockade on Gaza, it said. Spain, Brazil and the United Nations had all called for the men’s swift release. On Wednesday, an Israeli court rejected an appeal contesting the pair’s detention.“From their abduction in international waters to their unlawful detention in total isolation and the ill-treatment they were subjected to, the Israeli authorities’ actions were a punitive attack on a purely civilian mission,” Adalah, the rights group that represented the pair, said after their release. – AFPSettlers force exhumation of West Bank graveASASA: Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank forced Palestinians to exhume the body of their father from his freshly dug village grave, his family said, near a settlement re-established by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government. Hussein Asasa, 80, died on Friday of natural causes and was buried that evening at the cemetery of Asasa village near Jenin, with all the necessary permits from Israel’s military, whose forces were at the site, his son Mohammed said. But shortly after the burial, the family was called back by some of the villagers, who said settlers were at the grave, ordering the grave be dug up. “They said the land was for settlement and that burial was not allowed. We told them that this is the village’s cemetery, not part of the settlement,” said Asasa. The settlers then threatened to dig the grave up with a bulldozer, Asasa said, so the family decided to exhume their father’s body themselves. “We found that they already dug the grave and reached the body. We continued digging and got the body and buried him in another cemetery,” he said. Video circulating on social media appeared to show settlers watching as people dig in the ground of a hill slope. They then carry away what looks like a body as Israeli troops walk behind them. Reuters verified the location as Asasa. The Israeli military said the funeral had been coordinated with it and that it had not instructed the family to rebury their father. Soldiers were sent to the scene following a report about a confrontation with settlers who were “digging in the area”, the military said. “The soldiers confiscated digging tools from the Israeli civilians and remained at the location in order to prevent further friction,” the military said. It added that it condemns actions that violate the “dignity of the living and the deceased”. The UN Human Rights Office condemned the incident. “This is appalling and emblematic of the oUN Human Rights Office condemns incidentBR I EFSTEHRAN’S RESTRAINT IS OVER, SAYS SPOKESMAN ISTANBUL: Tehran’s “restraint is over”, an Iranian parliamentary spokesman said yesterday as tensions continued to escalate with the United States. “As of today (Sunday), our restraint is over. Any attack on our vessels will be met with a heavy and decisive Iranian response against US vessels and bases,” said Ebrahim Rezaei, spokesman for Iran’s parliament’s Foreign Policy and National Security Committee. He warned that “the clock is ticking against American interests”. “The best course (for the US) is to surrender and make concessions. They must adapt to the new regional order.” Regional tensions have escalated since the US and Israel launched strikes against Iran on Feb 28. – Bernama GAZA AIRSTRIKES LEAVE THREE DEAD CAIRO: Israeli strikes killed at least three Palestinians in Gaza yesterday, including two members of the Hamas-run police force, health officials said, in violence that underscored the fragility of a USbrokered ceasefire. Medics said an airstrike killed one person in the Maghazi refugee camp, while another killed the head of the police force in Khan Younis, Wessam Abdel-Hadi, and his aide. Reuters has reported that Israel has heightened its attacks on Gaza’s police force that has helped to re-establish governance in areas under its control. Violence in Gaza has persisted despite an October 2025 ceasefire. – Reutersdehumanisation of Palestinians that we see unfolding across the OPT (Occupied Palestinian Territories). It spares no one, dead or alive,” said Ajith Sunghay, head of the OHCHR Palestinian office. Reuters could not reach settlers from the nearby Sa-Nur settlement for comment. Sa-Nur was one of 19 settlements evacuated under the 2005 Israeli disengagement plan, which also included Israel’s withdrawal of settlers and troops from Gaza. Netanyahu’s government approved Sa-Nur’s re-establishment a year ago and construction has advanced rapidly, according to Peace Now, an Israeli settlement watchdog. The West Bank is among the territories that Palestinians seek for an independent state. Israel cites historical and biblical ties to the land, as well as security needs. Netanyahu’s government, which staunchly opposes the establishment of a Palestinian state, has been accelerating settlement building, while a rise in attacks by settlers on Palestinians has drawn international alarm. The United Nations and most countries deem Israel’s settlements on West Bank land captured in the 1967 war illegal, a view that Israel disputes. – AFP
10MONDAY | MAY 11, 2026thesun.myContact us now for special deals on digital, video and print advertising.03-7784 6688 [email protected] retains its importance in the Malaysian landscape for parents, students and stakeholders. The changes are fast paced with new developments in new fields of study such as cybersecurity, data protection, augmented and virtual reality, machine learning in education, digital education and artificial Intelligence. Leading the way are universities, who are invited to showcase their latest programmes, curriculum and content in our Education Focus for 2026.@thesundailyFOLLOW ON INSTAGRAM@tMalaysian PaperCoping with the unpredictableTHEY say life is unpredictable. I have nodded along to that phrase a hundred times, the way you nod at airport announcements or tax forms. But last Tuesday, unpredictability introduced itself with an obstruction on the floor, a clumsy trip and the sound of me hitting the ground like a sack of overconfident potatoes. Result: a left wrist fracture (thank God for that, at least I can still write this column, albeit slowly), an off-white cast and a slow, humbling unravelling of everything I thought I knew about myself. Let me tell you about the wheelchair incident. There I was, freshly fallen, adrenaline still buzzing, sitting in the emergency room triage area. A kind nurse gently suggested a wheelchair. I said, “No”, with the dignity of a Shakespearean actor. “I can still walk.” And I did. Three whole steps. Then my left wrist began to throb like a possessed drum, each pulse sending little shrieks up my arm. By step 10, walking felt like wading through cement. By step 12, I turned around and whispered the four most humbling words of my adult life: “May I have that wheelchair?” Was that self-confidence or ego? I genuinely don’t know anymore. The line, I’ve realised, is thinner than a fractured bone. Fast forward a week – the cast is still there. My pride, however, has been quietly downgraded to cargo pants. I now stop strangers in supermarkets and ask them to open water bottles for me. A kind man at the pharmacy had to help me pull my credit card out of my wallet. But the moment that truly broke me was when I was standing at a coffee shop, one hand holding my trolley bag, the other dangling uselessly in a sling, staring at my favourite flat white like it was on the moon. How do you pick it up? How do you walk away with it? I stood there for a full two minutes, thinking. I should have cried, instead I laughed at the comical situation I was in. The hardest part isn’t the pain; it is the small apocalypse of simple acts like showering, buttoning a shirt, tying shoelaces, holding a cup of coffee and a bag at the same time. These are the daily rituals that whisper to us: “You are capable, you are whole.” When they become impossible, something shifts. I have started overusing my right hand, my teeth, my elbows and even my chin. By 8pm, I am exhausted not from work but from the sheer physics of existing with one useful hand. And here is where the ego question returns. Even now, I catch myself thinking: It’s just a minor fracture. Other parts of me are intact. I will not crumble. Is that resilience or is that the second arrow? There is an old Buddhist story I recently rediscovered, probably while scrolling one-handed with my nose. The Buddha says: When you are struck by an arrow, that is physical pain. But if you let your mind spiral – why me, I’m so useless – this can be a disaster. You shoot yourself with a second arrow. The first arrow is the trip, the fracture, the cast. The second arrow is everything you add on top: shame, refusal, frustration and the desperate need to prove you are still the person you were last week. I have been shooting myself with second arrows like a one-woman archery range. Refusing the wheelchair – second arrow. Becoming furious at a coffee cup I can’t carry – second arrow. Thinking “I shouldn’t need help” as I struggle to zip my trousers for 20 minutes – that is a whole quiver of second arrows. The irony is the world has been wonderfully kind. Strangers hold doors and neighbours carry groceries but the only person demanding that I remain invincible is me. What I am learning – slowly, badly and with a lot of muttered curses – is that accepting help is not surrender; it is strategy. The wheelchair was not defeat but intelligence. Asking someone to open a jar is not weakness; it’s physics. And perhaps the most radical thought of all, maybe my worth was never in my two fully functioning hands. Maybe, it is in how I laugh when I realise I have been standing in front of an open fridge for three minutes with no plan. Maybe, it is in the small grace of letting someone else pull your credit card out or carry your coffee. Maybe, resilience is not “never needing help” but “needing help and not letting that be the whole story”. The cast comes off in four weeks. The wrist will heal. But I suspect the humility will linger and that is not a bad thing. The second arrow, after all, is optional. The first one was just an obstruction on the floor. When something untoward happens, my late Mum would always quote this age-old Indian saying, “What came for your head, probably left with your headgear”, and so I started being grateful for the littles mercies. I am currently learning to type with one hand while apologising with the other. Dr Bhavani Krishna Iyer holds a doctorate in English literature. Her professional background encompasses teaching, journalism and public relations. She is currently pursuing a second master’s degree in counselling. Comments: [email protected]“What I am learning – slowly, badly and with a lot of muttered curses – is that accepting help is not surrender; it is strategy. The wheelchair was not defeat but intelligence. Asking someone to open a jar is not weakness; it’s physics.The hardest part is not the pain; it is the small apocalypse of simple acts like showering, buttoning a shirt, tying shoelaces, holding a cup of coffee and a bag at the same time. – FREEPIK
11MONDAY | MAY 11, 2026WWF-Malaysia remains committed to the protection and welfare of wildlife and believes that every species deserves care, respect and safeguarding. – COURTESY OF WWF-MALAYSIANot at fault, still penalisedI WISH to highlight a major gap in Malaysia’s motor insurance framework that unfairly penalises car owners who are not at fault in accidents involving motorcycles or unlicensed drivers, for which I was an unfortunate victim. Currently, when a motorcycle causes damage, car owners cannot claim repairs from the motorcyclist’s insurer due to the low sum insured amount. This forces car owners to either pay out-of-pocket or claim under their own policy, resulting in the loss of no-claim discount (NCD). Even if the motorcyclist is clearly at fault, the financial burden falls on the car owner. Even more so if the motorcyclist suffers bodily injuries, the claim is directed to the car owner’s policy, too, resulting in the loss of NCD, again even though the motorcyclist was at fault. Similarly, when accidents involve unlicensed drivers, insurers often reject claims entirely, leaving innocent parties without recourse despite the vehicle being driven by the unlicensed driver having a valid insurance. The innocent party then has to bear the repair costs or claim from their own insurance and lose their NCD.I seek Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM)’s clarification and intervention on these issues. Why are OD-KFK (own damage-knock-for-knock) protections not extended to motorcycle-related accidents? Can measures be introduced to preserve NCD for faultless drivers and ensure victims are protected when the atfault party is unlicensed? Responsible motorists who pay premiums and comply with the law should not be left vulnerable due to systemic loopholes. I urge BNM to review these practices and consider regulatory reforms to ensure fairness and adequate consumer protection. It is sad enough that this has been allowed to go on for so long, with thousands of car owners ending up on the losing side for so many years, especially so with the number of motorcycles on the road now, including illegally on highways’ car lanes due to poor enforcement by the authorities. Apparently, all insurance companies in Malaysia practise the same approach, leaving affected parties with little recourse but to take the matter to court – a route that is unlikely to succeed due to policy clauses. Anyhow, the legal costs and lengthy court process alone deter affected owners, with no guarantee the other party can pay even if they win. Concerned Malaysian Social workers can curb bullying in schoolsBULLYING cases have been rampant in the country and this is deeply concerning. The Education Ministry has disclosed that in 2025 alone, 2,889 bullying cases were recorded nationwide – 740 in primary schools and 2,149 in secondary schools. During the same period, 3,570 criminal misconduct cases were reported, including 457 in primary schools and a worrying 3,113 in secondary schools. Schools have responded with disciplinary actions such as verbal and written warnings, caning and expulsion, depending on the severity of the offence. While discipline is necessary to maintain order, the rising numbers suggest that punishment alone is not solving the problem. Behind every bullying incident or criminal act is often a deeper story. Many students who engage in aggressive or disruptive behaviour are struggling with emotional distress, family conflict, poverty, neglect, trauma or negative peer influence. Some are victims themselves before becoming perpetrators. Without addressing these root causes, we risk creating a cycle where punishment suppresses behaviour temporarily but fails to prevent recurrence. This is where professional school social workers can make a difference. Countries such as the United States, United Kingdom, Australia and Singapore have long recognised the value of integrating social workers into their school systems. In these countries, school social workers conduct psychosocial assessments, provide counselling, manage crisis intervention and work closely with families and community agencies. Their presence allows early identification of at-risk students before behavioural issues escalate into serious misconduct. Malaysia already has trained social workers under the Women, Family and Community Development Malaysia Ministry. However, systematic placement of professional social workers within schools remains limited. Embedding them, particularly in high-risk secondary schools, can strengthen early intervention, structured case management and emotional support systems. Importantly, social workers can introduce restorative practices mediation between students, behavioural contracts, anger management programmes and parental engagement strategies. These approaches do not replace discipline but they can complement it by focusing on rehabilitation and prevention. Teachers today are already burdened with academic responsibilities, administrative duties and co-curricular demands. Expecting them to manage complex psychosocial cases without specialised training is unrealistic. A multidisciplinary model, where educators focus on teaching and social workers address social and emotional barriers, would create a more balanced and effective support system. The statistics released are not merely numbers; they represent children in distress and schools under strain. If we continue to rely solely on punitive measures, we may control the symptoms but not cure the underlying issues. Introducing professional social workers into Malaysian schools is not an added luxury; it is a strategic investment in safer learning environments and healthier future citizens. The real question is no longer whether we can afford to implement school social work but whether we can afford to delay it any longer. Thanaselan Punichelvana Kuala LumpurA mother’s love beyond measureMOTHER’S Day is often a celebration of love, sacrifice and the unbreakable bond between a mother and her child. But in 2025, while families across Malaysia marked the occasion with joy, the nation witnessed a heartbreaking reminder that this bond exists in the wild too. In the early hours of May 11, 2025, a baby elephant calf was killed after being struck by a lorry along the Gerik-Jeli Highway. The sight of the grieving mother refusing to leave her calf’s side, desperately trying to push the lorry away, moved many Malaysians to tears and sparked widespread calls for stronger protection for wildlife. The tragedy became more than just an accident; it was a painful reflection of the challenges elephants faced on our roads that cuts through their natural habitats. In response, WWF-Malaysia, together with Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Ministry and Perhilitan, co-organised a roundtable discussion on safer roads for both humans and wildlife along the Gerik-Jeli Highway, bringing together key stakeholders to work towards long-term solutions to prevent such tragedies from happening again. As we celebrate Mother’s Day this year, many Malaysians are once again reminded of the deep emotional lives of elephants, animals known for their strong family ties and maternal instincts. In recent weeks, public attention has turned to the transfer of three elephants – Dara, Amoi and Kelat –from Taiping Zoo to Tennoji Zoo. The move has sparked widespread concern and emotional reactions from the public, particularly regarding the welfare and long-term well-being of the elephants in captivity. WWF-Malaysia believes that all wildlife should remain in their natural habitat and we do not support the removal of elephants from the wild for captive use. Efforts should instead focus on addressing the challenges elephants face in their natural environment, including habitat fragmentation, human-elephant conflict and poaching. When the idea of “orangutan diplomacy” to palm oil trading countries was brought up in 2024, WWF-Malaysia similarly stood firm that the best way to showcase Malaysia’s commitment to orangutan conservation is to conserve any remaining natural forests that are habitats for orangutans. However, WWF-Malaysia recognises that in certain circumstances, action to move elephants out of their natural habitats may be unavoidable. This includes cases involving rescued orphaned elephants that cannot be released back into the wild or situations of severe human–elephant conflict resulting in loss of human life or significant property damage. In such instances, these elephants are likely to remain in captivity in the foreseeable future and necessary measures must be taken to protect their well-being and provide for their long-term support and care. In the case of Dara, Amoi and Kelat being transferred to Tennoji Zoo, we are not privy to the circumstances that led to this decision. WWF-Malaysia’s position is that we do not support the translocation of elephants unless there is sufficient evidence that such translocation is absolutely necessary to protect their well-being. We stand firm that the welfare and protection of the three elephants must not be compromised and must be in alignment with the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums Code of Ethics and Animal Welfare. This includes adequate space for the free movement of the elephants as well as appropriate enrichment and food. We are truly heartened by the strong public sentiment, care and concern for our elephants. In WWF-Malaysia, our work continues across Malaysia to protect elephants and other threatened species by, safeguarding and restoring habitats and wildlife corridors, reducing human-wildlife conflict, supporting enforcement and conservation policies and working with partners on science-based conservation efforts. WWF-Malaysia remains committed to the protection and welfare of wildlife and believes that every species deserves care, respect and safeguarding. As we reflect on these efforts, we are also reminded of the deep bond between mothers and their young in the wild, especially among elephants, where that connection is both powerful and enduring. In that spirit, we wish all mothers a meaningful and Happy Mother’s Day. WWF-MalaysiaLETTERS [email protected]
12 BANKING & INSURANCEMONDAY | MAY 11, 2026MONBanking & Finance TUESEducation News/Health & Wellness WEDESG THURProperty‘Malaysia must recalibrateenergy transition financing’Energy, Water and Climate Change Summit 2026 recently. However, he stressed that this view is increasingly outdated. “That convenience is largely perceived, not real. Renewable energy infrastructure is now cheaper and, more importantly, it can be deployed quickly. Solar projects, for instance, can be up and running within six months. So while the temptation is there to revert to coal, the economics and timelines clearly favour renewables,” Arshad said. The second risk lies within the financial system itself – specifically the constraints imposed by single counterparty exposure limits. Under current banking regulations, institutions are restricted to lending no more than 25% of their equity to a single borrower. “This becomes relevant when we look at the scale of financing oCIMB Islamic sustainable finance head outlines two emerging risks that could undermine progress towards achieving decarbonisation goalsrequired for the energy transition. When the National Energy Transition Roadmap was first developed, projections accounted for demand up to 2050. But what wasn’t fully anticipated then was the surge in data centre investments,” Arshad said. The rapid expansion of data centres, he noted, is materially altering Malaysia’s energy demand profile, potentially accelerating the utilisation of available financing headroom.“If we don’t adjust our assumptions, we risk running out of capacity to finance the transition – not because of a lack of capital but because the existing limits will be reached faster than expected,” he said. Arshad called for an update to national energy capacity projections to incorporate the additional load from data centres. This, in turn, would allow regulators and financial institutions to recalibrate exposure limits and maintain sufficient funding channels for renewable energy projects. Despite these challenges, he emphasised that Malaysia’s financial ecosystem remains robust. “Our banking system and capital markets are mature and stable, with strong regulatory oversight. Predictability in the financial markets is not the issue. What we need is predictability in the energy trajectory,” he said. On that front, Arshad was unequivocal about two commitments that must remain intact.“The growth in renewable energy capacity must not change. The targets are clear – 30% by 2030 and 70% by 2050 – and we must stay the course regardless of external pressures. Similarly, the planned retirement of coal-fired power plants by 2044 must be upheld,” he said. Arshad acknowledged the ongoing “chicken-and-egg” dynamic between policymakers, infrastructure readiness and financing, but maintained that capital availability is not a constraint. “The money will follow policy. Large power players can access funding through banks or capital markets. What is critical is that policy direction remains consistent and credible. Once that is in place, financing will align accordingly,” he said. Ultimately, Arshad argued, Malaysia’s energy transition hinges less on capital constraints and more on disciplined execution and timely policy recalibration. “We have the capacity to adjust. The key is ensuring our projections reflect today’s realities – especially with new demand drivers like data centres – while staying firmly committed to our long-term renewable targets,” he said.PETALING JAYA: AmBank Group, through AmBank Islamic Bhd, has granted RM2 billion financing to Weststar Aviation Services Sdn Bhd. The financing is part of a syndicated financing facility to support Weststar’s helicopter fleet expansion, strengthen working capital and facilitate the management of foreign exchange requirements, enhancing Weststar’s leadership in shaping the future of the nation’s aviation landscape. The expanded fleet will also support oil and gas operations, providing essential offshore transport services to Malaysia’s energy sector, while accelerating Weststar’s growth in the defence and emergency response sectors in support of national priorities.AmBank Group CEO Jamie Ling said, “We are pleased to support Weststar in scaling its operations and reinforcing its global footprint. As the company continues to lead the way in aviation innovation and reliability, its expanded capabilities will contribute to supporting commercial oil & gas operations vital to the nation’s energy security and also further enhance Malaysia’s defence and emergency response readiness which is another service track offered by Weststar to the Malaysian government.” AmBank Group has built a strong strategic partnership with Weststar over the past 15 years. With the recently approved financing, Weststar is firmly positioned to accelerate its expansion at scale, strengthening its market leadership and advancing its next phase of strategic growth. Weststar Group managing director Tan Sri Syed Azman Syed Ibrahim said: “Weststar’s strength lies in our ability to innovate, diversify, and remain agile in an increasingly complex global landscape. This strategic collaboration with the AmBank will accelerate our fleet expansion while further strengthening our operational capabilities both domestically and internationally.“It enhances our resilience, supports critical sectors such as oil and gas, defence and emergency services, and reinforces our commitment to advancing Malaysia’s economic strength and regional competitiveness. Together with Ambank, we are confident in delivering sustainable growth, supporting national priorities, and positioning Weststar as a key driver of future growth industries.” AmInvestment Bank Bhd’s role as the lead coordinator and a joint mandated lead arranger underscores AmBank Group’s strong structuring and capital markets capabilities in delivering complex financing solutions.Weststar Aviation secures RM2b financing from AmBank PETALING JAYA: Manulife Investment Management (M) Bhd has been recognised with seven accolades at the LSEG Lipper Fund Awards Malaysia 2026, reinforcing its track record of delivering consistent, long-term performance across market cycles. The awards span three-, five-, and ten-year performance periods across equity and mixed asset strategies, in both conventional and Islamic segments. Thebroad-based recognition reflects the firm’s disciplined investment approach and its ability to generate strong risk-adjusted returns through varying marketing conditions. Manulife IM (Malaysia) scored seven wins across five of its individual funds: 0 Manulife Investment Asia-Pacific ex Japan Fund Best Equity Asia Pacific ex Japan (Provident) Fund over 3 Years; and Best Equity Asia Pacific ex Japan (Provident) Fund over 5 Years. 0 Malaysia Investment Dividend Fund Best Equity Malaysia Income (Provident) Fund over 3 Years; and Best Equity Malaysia Income (Provident) Fund over 5 Years. 0 Manulife Investment Al-Fauzan Best Equity Malaysia Income (Islamic) Fund over 10 years. 0 Manulife Investment Shariah Progress Fund Best Equity Malaysia Small & Mid Cap Malaysia (Islamic) Funds over 10 Years. 0 Manulife Investment-HW Shariah Flexi Fund Best Mixed Asset MYR Flexible (Islamic) Funds over 10 years. Manulife IM (Malaysia) CEO, Jason Chong said: “The past year was shaped by heightened market volatility and external uncertainties, but also presented selective opportunities.“Our performance was driven by a disciplined, bottom-up stock selection approach complemented by a top-down macro approach. This enabled us to capture opportunities across sectors and market cycles. “In particular, improving domestic demand and greater policy clarity supported a recovery in consumer-related segments, contributing positively to portfolio performance.“These awards reflect the strength and consistency of our investment process and our continued focus on delivering sustainable, longterm value for our clients.” He added: “Receiving seven accolades at the LSEG Lipper Fund Awards Malaysia 2026 is a testament to our investment philosophy and capabilities in capitalising on longterm opportunities for our customers through various economic and market cycles.“Looking ahead, we remain selective in our position as external headwinds continue to shape market conditions.”‘Magnificent seven’ for Manulife IM at LSEG Lipper Fund Awards KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia must guard against short-term decisionmaking and recalibrate its energy transition financing assumptions as new demand drivers – particularly data centres – reshape the country’s energy landscape outlook. CIMB Islamic Bank head of sustainable finance Arshad Nuval Othman (pic) outlined two emerging risks that could undermine progress towards the nation’s decarbonisation goals, even as the financial system remains fundamentally sound. The first, he said, is what he termed a “perception of convenience” surrounding coal. “In the current geopolitical environment, with elevated oil and gas prices – especially gas, which makes up a significant portion of our generation mix – there is a tendency to think it’s easier to fall back on coal. The infrastructure is already there, and on the surface, it appears cheaper,”Arshad said at the Malaysia Ű BY JOHN GILBERT [email protected] row, from left: AmBank, head, WBC Large Corporate 5 Datuk William Koh, Weststar Group CFO Datuk Mohd Wazeer Nawawi and AmBank head, debt markets, Yeoh Teik Leng. Second row, from left: AmBank Islamic CEO Eqhwan Mokhzanee, AmBank managing director, wholesale banking, Datuk Jamzidi Khalid, AmBank Islamic chairman Datuk Mohamed Rafique Merican Mohd Wahiduddin Merican, Syed Azman, and Weststar Aviation Services Sdn Bhd director Syed Muhammad Azni Syed Azman and CEO Datuk Wan Hasmar Azim Wan Hassan at the signing ceremony.
MONDAY | MAY 11, 2026EditorialT: 03-7784 6688 F: 03-7785 2625 E: [email protected] AdvertisingT: 03-7784 8888 E: [email protected] MEMalaysia on radar of Japanese SMEsGuocera fast-tracks digital pivot to sharpen edge in global marketPETALING JAYA: Tile manufacturer Guocera Sdn Bhd is accelerating its digital transformation to close longstanding operational gaps and position itself for a more data-driven, globally competitive future, as Malaysia’s manufacturing sector leans into Industry 4.0. In an exclusive interview with SunBiz, managing director Sally Cheng (pic) said the group’s decision to overhaul legacy systems was driven by mounting inefficiencies that began to weigh on speed, visibility and customer responsiveness across its operations. “Transformation was no longer optional,” she said, pointing to heavy reliance on paper-based workflows, fragmented customer records and knowledge gaps that surfaced when staff transitioned roles. These structural issues, she added, limited real-time visibility across departments and slowed decisionmaking, a disadvantage in an increasingly fast-moving global market where customers expect seamless service and rapid turnaround. Before its digital shift, Guocera’s sales and operational teams worked largely in silos, creating friction that directly impacted performance. Customer data was dispersed across different teams, including commercial, technical and design units, often resulting in duplicated efforts and inconsistent communication. “At times, teams were referencing different data sets, which affected followups and slowed response times,” Cheng said. The absence of a unified pipeline view also made it difficult to track deal progression or to identify bottlenecks early, leading to stalled opportunities without clear ownership. At the leadership level, reporting remained manual and time-consuming, forcing management to rely on retrospective data rather than real-time insights. To address these challenges, Guocera implemented Zoho CRM as a centralised platform to integrate its commercial and operational functions.The results, according to Cheng, have been immediate and measurable.“We now have a single source of truth,” she said. “Data accuracy has improved significantly, and reports that previously took days can now be generated in real time.” She noted that order processing cycles and inventory management have also become faster and more precise, while collaboration across domestic and international sales teams, as well as technical units, has improved markedly. By consolidating workflows into one system, Guocera has reduced duplication and minimised errors, allowing employees to focus on higher-value tasks. The enhanced pipeline visibility has also enabled management to take a more proactive approach in decision-making.The transformation comes as Malaysia’s manufacturing sector gains momentum, supported by a broader push towards smart factories, automation and integrated data systems.Cheng said Guocera’s digitalisation strategy is closely aligned with this national shift. “As the industry embraces automation and intelligent systems, we recognised that digitalising our commercial and operational processes was equally critical.”For Guocera, which exports to more than 50 countries across AsiaPacific, the Middle East, Europe and the Americas, the move is not just about keeping pace locally but sustaining competitiveness on a global scale. “Customers today expect speed, accuracy and a seamless experience. Digitalisation enables us to deliver on those expectations while improving agility internally,” she said. However, Cheng acknowledged that digital transformation is not without its challenges, particularly for legacy manufacturers with decadesold processes. “Internal adoption is one of the biggest hurdles,” she said, noting that resistance to change is common when teams are accustomed to established ways of working. Guocera addressed this by adopting a phased approach, starting with basic features before gradually expanding usage. This allowed employees to build confidence while experiencing tangible benefits in their daily workflows. The company also leveraged Zoho’s low-code capabilities to develop customised applications tailored to evolving business needs, ensuring flexibility as market demands shift. Support from implementation partner Binary Nexus further smoothed the transition, Cheng said, providing technical guidance and ensuring the system was effectively integrated. Looking ahead, Guocera sees digitalisation as a long-term business strategy rather than a one-off upgrade.“The key lesson is that transformation should not be viewed as an IT project alone,” Cheng said. “It is about unlocking visibility, efficiency and agility across the entire organisation.”PETALING JAYA: Small and medium-sized Japanese firms are increasingly targeting Malaysia for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and strategic partnerships as Japan’s overseas strategy shifts in response to a shrinking domestic market, according to Japanese M&A advisory firm Nihon M&A Center. Nihon M&A Center regional head for Southeast Asia Yusuke Ojima said engagement from Japanese corporations including small and medium-sized enterprises has been rising across acquisitions and sectorfocused collaborations. “Many Japanese companies are looking for faster expansion overseas. Southeast Asia has been a familiar region for the Japanese since almost 30 to 40 years ago. Many Japanese companies such as automobile makers and E&E companies have already entered this market,” he said in an interview with SunBiz. For decades, Japanese expansion into Southeast Asia was dominated by large corporations in automotive and electronics. That dynamic is now shifting. “But now, we can see not only the large corporations, but also small and medium-sized enterprises, looking for faster expansion to Southeast Asia, including Malaysia,” Ojima said.He described Malaysia as occupying a middle ground within Southeast Asia, more mature and structured than some regional peers, yet still delivering consistent growth. “The market is not really that big compared with Vietnam or Indonesia. But one of Malaysia’s advantages is that it is already very mature.“At the same time, it is still a growing country and market. Even in terms of GDP (gross domestic product), we can still see growth of more than 4.5% every year.” That combination of stability and momentum, he added, gives Malaysia a distinct position within the region’s investment landscape. While neighbouring economies may offer larger populations or faster headline growth, Malaysia provides a relatively predictable regulatory framework alongside sustained expansion across key sectors. Ojima said sectors such as information technology (IT), healthcare, semiconductors and food continue to expand, strengthening Malaysia’s position as both a stable and growth-oriented market within Southeast Asia. The breadth of activity across technology, manufacturing and consumer industries reflects what investors see as a balanced operating environment. “I think IT is definitely a hotspot for Japanese companies. Malaysia is already quite stable and wellorganised, with very advanced technology there, the country’s digital ecosystem and infrastructure make it particularly attractive for cross-border collaborations and acquisitions.” Malaysia’s governance standards and widespread use of English help facilitate cross-border transactions, offering Japanese investors greater transparency, clearer communication and smoother due diligence compared with parts of the region, Ojima said. “Malaysia’s regulatory and corporate framework remains relatively structured and transparent by regional standards,” he said. Malaysia is seeing growing engagement not only in M&A but also in sector-specific partnerships, particularly in cybersecurity and ITrelated services. “We also engage in some deals related to cybersecurity and ITrelated service companies between Japanese companies and Malaysian companies,” Ojima said. Beyond digital services, the halal ecosystem has become a strategic focus. Ojima said the firm has been involved in deals involving halalcertified food, personal care and logistics businesses. “I understand halal is not only for food, but also even skin care, personal care and sometimes related to logistics,” he said. Japanese companies are seeking knowledge and operational knowhow in Muslim markets, with Malaysia often serving as a starting point before expansion into Indonesia, the Middle East or Africa. “The standard of halal in Malaysia is quite high and well-organised. So, many Japanese companies are looking for halal in Malaysia first, then expand to other regions,” Ojima said. The China Plus One strategy has also contributed to interest in the region, though Ojima described it as one of several factors rather than the primary driver. The strategy encourages companies to maintain operations in China while setting up production in other countries to mitigate risks. Shifts in semiconductor and healthcare supply chains have created opportunities, prompting Japanese firms to pursue acquisitions and greenfield investments, Ojima noted. “Many of those companies are shifting to Southeast Asia to capture and acquire those opportunities, Japanese companies are also looking for companies in Malaysia or Southeast Asia through mergers and acquisitions or even purely greenfield investments as well,” he said. To deepen engagement, Nihon M&A Center has been working with Japanese regional financial institutions to introduce them to Southeast Asian markets, including Malaysia, through collaboration with agencies such as the Malaysian Investment Development Authority, Bursa Malaysia and CIMB. “I think this kind of event should continue, so that we can bring more investors, and collaborate with Malaysian firms, so we can see more growth and benefits for both countries,” Ojima said. Recent transactions reflect the growing momentum of Japanese corporate activity in Malaysia across financial services, energy and digital sectors. Among the latest notable deals, Japan-based Amova Group, formerly known as Nikko Asset Management, is acquiring near-full ownership of Malaysian fund management firm AHAM Asset Management. In the energy sector, Japan’s Idemitsu Kosan recently entered Malaysia’s upstream oil and gas segment through the acquisition of interests in offshore exploration blocks in Sarawak. Mitsubishi Corp has expanded its exposure to Malaysia’s liquefied natural gas sector through a larger stake in a Petronaslinked project in Sarawak. Japanese technology companies, too, have been expanding their footprint in the region through Malaysia. An example is NTT Data’s acquisition of Malaysian payment solutions provider GHL Systems Bhd. Ojima describes Malaysia as occupying a middle ground within Southeast Asia - more mature and structured than some regional peers, yet still delivering consistent growth. oSmall and medium-sized businesses eye M&A and partnerships overseas amid shift in Japan’s market dynamics: Nihon M&A CenterŰ BY HAYATUN RAZAK [email protected]Ű BY DEEPALAKSHMI MANICKAM [email protected]
BIZ & FINANCEMONDAY | MAY 11, 202614MALAYSIA’S e-invoicing regime, which commenced on Aug 1, 2024, is no longer merely a “future compliance” exercise. Today, the majority of medium and large businesses are already within the system. Most taxpayers now understand the basic mechanics of e-invoicing. They know how to issue an e-invoice, validate transactions and use the MyInvois platform. However, many businesses are adopting their own interpretations and practices which may not necessarily comply with the requirements issued by the Inland Revenue Board (IRB). This is where taxpayers need to be extremely careful. A practice which may appear operationally convenient may amount to noncompliance under the e-invoicing framework. During an audit or review exercise, the IRB will not merely examine whether an invoice exists, but will also assess whether the transaction was treated correctly under the applicable einvoicing guidelines and rules. IRB already using e-invoice data The IRB now has unprecedented visibility over business transactions and is able to analyse data on a real-time basis. Recently, the IRB announced that reviews conducted using einvoice data uncovered RM3.5 billion of previously unreported income involving 38,906 taxpayers, with RM760.7 million in taxes payable. The authorities also disclosed that since the implementation of e-invoicing began, more than 225,000 taxpayers have issued about 1.3 billion e-invoices nationwide. The government has provided implementation deferments and relaxation measures for smaller businesses to ease the transition. Businesses with annual turnover below RM1 million are currently exempted, while taxpayers with annual turnover between RM1 million and RM5 million have been granted a deferment until Dec 31, 2027. However, this should not be misunderstood as a relaxation of enforcement for taxpayers who are already within the system. Common mistakes businesses are making One major issue relates to the misuse of selfbilled e-invoices. There appears to be an increasing tendency for taxpayers to resort to self-billing whenever suppliers are unable or unwilling to issue e-invoices, or where supporting documentation is incomplete. However, self-billed e-invoices are only permitted in specific circumstances prescribed under the guidelines. They are not intended to be used merely because supporting documents are unavailable or because operational challenges arise. Another common mistake involves the incorrect use of consolidated e-invoices. Some businesses continue consolidating transactions beyond the relaxation period which may no longer qualify under the guidelines, particularly for transactions where consolidated e-invoices are not permitted, such as transactions exceeding RM10,000. Errors are also commonly seen in transactions involving balance sheet items such as deposits, reimbursements, intercompany charges, director-related expenses, staff claims and cross-border payments. Risks may surface much later The danger is that many of these issues may only surface years later during a tax audit exercise. At that stage, the exposure may not merely involve technical corrections, but businesses may potentially face penalties of up to RM20,000 per offence for non-compliance. What businesses must understand is that the current cases detected are probably only the tip of the iceberg. As the IRB’s data analytics capabilities become more sophisticated, more discrepancies and unusual transaction patterns are likely to be identified over time. Businesses should therefore take the opportunity now to carefully review their einvoicing practices, especially where temporary workarounds or operational shortcuts were adopted during implementation. Review and regularise before an audit If weaknesses or errors are identified, it is absolutely important to regularise the position voluntarily before the authorities commence an audit review. IRB will be accommodative where taxpayers proactively come forward to correct mistakes and make voluntary disclosures. The real challenge with e-invoicing is no longer implementation, but ensuring that the treatment adopted is technically correct, defensible and fully compliant. This article is contributed by Thannees Tax Consulting Services Sdn Bhd managing director SM Thanneermalai (www.thannees.com).Meta Bright takes controlling stake in Bumidotearth PETALING JAYA: Meta Bright Group Bhd, through wholly owned subsidiary Meta Bright Energy Sdn Bhd (MBESB), has entered into a conditional subscription agreement to acquire 51% equity interest in Bumidotearth Sdn Bhd. The acquisition marks Meta Bright’s evolution from a pure-play energy asset investor into a fully integrated energy solutions platform. By securing a controlling stake in Bumidotearth, Meta Bright internalises specialised engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning (EPCC) capabilities, enabling the group to participate directly across the full project lifecycle – from infrastructure development and execution to long-term monitoring and maintenance. Bumidotearth specialises in deploying proprietary dynamic control drive (DCD) hardware and Enerlytics Internet of Things dashboards, delivering high-performance, variable-speed heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) optimisation for commercial and industrial buildings. Meta Bright corporate and strategic planning executive director Derek Phang Kiew Lim said, “This acquisition is a strategic game-changer for our energy platform. The pilot deployment has demonstrated encouraging commercial viability for demand-based HVAC optimisation. The logical next step was to internalise the technical execution capability required to aggressively expand the deployment footprint nationwide . Energy efficiency is rapidly becoming an operational imperative for commercial building owners grappling with rising electricity costs. By bringing Bumidotearth’s proven technology and EPCC expertise in-house, Meta Bright is now uniquely positioned to provide end-to-end, zero-capex solutions. We are combining capital funding, proprietary technology, and long-term Phang says the acquisition is a strategic game-changer for Meta Bright’s energy platform.CAAM enhances efficiency, says Malaysia’s airspace operations resilientKUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s airspace operations remain resilient in handling high volumes of regional air traffic, underscoring the country’s role as a key aviation connectivity hub in Southeast Asia, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM). In a statement, CAAM said it continues to strengthen airspace efficiency within the Kuala Lumpur Flight Information Region (KL FIR) and Kota Kinabalu Flight Information Region (KK FIR) amid evolving global airspace dynamics and increasing operational complexity. Regional traffic data showed that Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) remains among the busiest airports in Southeast Asia, supported by several of the region’s most heavily travelled routes. CAAM said key corridors such as Kuala Lumpur-Singapore, Jakarta-Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu-Kuala Lumpur continue to record high flight frequencies. “This underscores Malaysia’s strategic role in maintaining regional connectivity and ensuring the continuity of air travel across Asean,” it said. The authority said continuous improvements in airspace design and air traffic management have enabled both KL FIR and KK FIR to accommodate growing traffic volumes while maintaining high standards of safety, efficiency and reliability. These include the implementation of Required Navigation Performance Approach (RNP APCH) procedures at KLIA, as well as full Performance-Based Navigation (PBN) Standard Instrument Departure (SID), Standard Terminal Arrival Route and RNP APCH procedures in the Kota Kinabalu FIR. CAAM said the measures enable more precise routing, reduced track miles and improved arrival and departure efficiency. It added that the expansion of Direct Route Operations and User Preferred Routes allows aircraft to operate on more efficient and flexible flight paths, reducing congestion, flight times and fuel consumption. Enhanced cross-boundary coordination also supports more adaptive routing in response to changing operational conditions. CAAM said the adoption of advanced air traffic management concepts such as System Wide Information Management and Flight and Flow Information for a Collaborative Environment enables real-time data sharing, improves predictability and supports more effective collaborative decision-making across the aviation ecosystem. Advancements in Performance-Based Communication and Surveillance have also enhanced operational capacity by enabling more efficient aircraft separation while maintaining high safety standards, it said. It further noted the efficiency of KL FIR and KK FIR as critical to supporting one of Southeast Asia’s busiest aviation networks, with KL FIR serving as a central node for major regional routes and KK FIR strengthening connectivity across East Malaysia while supporting growing crossborder traffic flows. – BernamaMistakes businesses are making with e-invoicingexecution to build a highly recurring, highmargin energy solutions business.” The acquisition injects immediate, high-quality earnings visibility into the group. Bumidotearth brings an active order book of 10 ongoing projects valued at RM4.1 million, with an established deployment history at premier sites including shopping malls, hospitals, hotels, and grocery shops.The transaction includes a firm profit guarantee of RM1.5 million in aggregate profit after tax (PAT) over three consecutive 12-month periods. Based on the guaranteed average annual PAT of RM500,000, the acquisition was executed at a highly competitive implied priceto-earnings multiple of 4.0 times. Meta Bright intends to leverage Bumidotearth’s engineering expertise, DCD Technology, and digital monitoring capabilities to strengthen the group’s position within the energy optimisation and sustainable infrastructure sector, while expanding deployment opportunities across the commercial, retail, hospitality, healthcare, and institutional segments.
BIZ & FINANCEMONDAY | MAY 11, 202615Lestari activates operating platform with first investmentPETALING JAYA: Lestari Cooling Energy Sdn Bhd, a joint venture platform between Stonepeak, an alternative investment firm specialising in infrastructure and real assets, Kumpulan Wang Persaraan (Diperbadankan) (KWAP), Malaysia’s public sector pension fund and KJ Technical Services Sdn Bhd (KJTS SB), a wholly owned subsidiary of KJTS Group Bhd, has activated its operating platform with its first investment into assets owned by KIP Real Estate Investment Trust (KIP REIT), comprising a 20-year cooling services agreement covering eight KIPMall sites. The total capital deployment across the eight KIPMall sites amounts to about RM23 million. Through a novation arrangement between Pacific Trustees Bhd (acting solely in its capacity as trustee for KIP REIT), KJTS SB and Lestari, Lestari is assuming the asset ownership and capital investment role for the project. KJTS SB will continue to provide operation and maintenance (O&M) services and chilled water supply across the From left: Lee, Lestari director and Stonepeak principal Vincent Caruso and Pacific Trustee director Edward Cheah Ken-Sze.oCapital deployment into income-generating cooling infrastructure assets under KIP REITTrading in issues over Malaysian stocks makes up bulk of total turnoverTURNOVER in the Malaysian structured warrants market for the week ended May 8 came in at RM752.3 million, which represented a 31% week-onweek (w-o-w) increase compared to the previous week, which was a shortened trading week in observance of the Labour Day holiday on May 1.The increase in turnover was supported by trading in Malaysian stock warrants, which came in at RM441.7 million and made up 58.7% of total turnover. Compared to the previous week, trading of Malaysia stock warrants grew over 50%. Meanwhile, turnover in Hang Seng Index (HSI) warrants came in at RM296.6 million and comprised 39% of total turnover. Trading in warrants over Malaysia stocks made up the bulk of the total turnover, supported by trading activity in warrants over Petronas Chemicals, Zetrix AI, YTL Corporation (YTL) and YTL Power, among others. For the week, YTL and YTL Power shares surged 10% and 9% respectively, in which investors were seen trading RM23.2 million and RM22.6 million worth of traded value in warrants. Meanwhile, warrants over Zetrix AI shares saw one of the highest volumes traded last week, with warrants such as ZETRIX-CBC, ZETRIXCBJ and ZETRIX-CBM each reflecting over 40 million units traded. Regionally, the HSI started off the week higher on Monday, before giving back some of its gains on Tuesday and ultimately trending higher during the week. Investors were seen trading the volatile moves in the index through HSI call and put warrants which currently track the price movements of the HSI May 2026 futures contract. Call HSI-CWOY recorded 226.2 million units traded, while put warrants HSI-PWP6 and HSIPWP7 were the two top traded put warrants by volume last week, with each over 140 million units traded. Meanwhile, the Japanese stock market continued to climb to record highs, driven by gains in artificial intelligence (AI) trade, as the Nikkei 225 Index surged past the 62,000 level to close the week at a 5.4% gain. Turnover in Nikkei warrants grew 50% w-o-w in the past week to RM2.4 million.For global markets, the S&P 500 Index and the Nasdaq-100 continued to clock in notable weekly gains, Saaem Sabah to strengthen local companies’ engagement in oil and gas sectorKOTA KINABALU: Saaem Sabah Sdn Bhd signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with SAA Engineering and Marine Sdn Bhd (SAAEMSB) and a letter of intent (LoI) with the Malaysian Malay Chamber of Commerce (DPMM) Sabah branch to strengthen the involvement of local companies and Sabah Bumiputeras in the growing oil and gas (O&G) sector. Saaem Sabah managing director Nasaruddin Salim said the collaboration was a strategic step in supporting Sabah’s economic development agenda, particularly in the O&G sector. “Sabah has enormous potential in the energy and petroleum sectors due to its position as one of the country’s major oil and gas producing states. Also the development of this industry can benefit the state’s economy, local companies and people. “The collaboration signed today not only focused on business development but also on efforts to build a more inclusive, sustainable and competitive industrial ecosystem through capacity development of local companies, empowerment of human capital and increased participation of Sabah Bumiputera entrepreneurs in the O&G industry value chain,“ he said during the signing ceremony here on Saturday. Also present were SAAEMSB managing director Mohammad Saufi Yusof and DPMM Sabah branch head Datuk Sapawee @ Sapawi Tussin. Nasaruddin said SAAEMSB, which hails from Terengganu and has extensive experience in the O&G industry in Malaysia, brings technical expertise and invaluable industry experience. “We believe this experience and expertise can help strengthen the development of the O&G industry in Sabah through knowledge sharing, technical development, technology transfer and improving the capabilities of local companies to be more competitive.” He added that both parties will work together to strengthen industrial development, open up collaboration opportunities and help empower Sabah’s O&G vendors and contractors. “At the same time, the LoI with DPMM Sabah is also an important step in strengthening the network of cooperation with the local entrepreneurial community in line with Sabah’s economic development aspirations.” – Bernamaportfolio, while KJ Engineering Sdn Bhd (KJE), a wholly owned subsidiary of KJTS, is undertaking the engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning works.The cooling services agreement, originally entered into between KJTS SB and the trustee of KIP REIT in March 2025 and supplemented in October 2025, covers retrofit works, O&M services and the supply of chilled water across eight KIPMall properties for a 20-year term running until July 2046. Seven of the eight sites are already operational, with O&M services and chilled water supply having started between January and May 2026 at KIPMall Bangi, KIPMall Tampoi, KIPMall Masai, KIPMall Kota Tinggi, KIPMall Kota Warisan, KIPMall Senawang and KIPMall Melaka. KIPMall Desa Coalfields is expected to commence operations between this month and July. The injection directly supports Malaysia’s National Energy Transition Roadmap by enabling energy efficiency at scale across the country’s commercial real estate sector. It also marks the activation of Lestari as an operating platform. As previously announced, Lestari is expected to be capitalised at up to RM1.5 billion through aggregate commitments and debt funding, targeting an actionable addressable market of more than RM2 billion in project deployment opportunities per year. KWAP’s investment in Lestari aligns with the Ministry of Finance’s GEAR-up programme to catalyse growth in high-value, high-impact sectors and enable Malaysian companies to scale. The investment is also channelled through KWAP’s Dana Iklim+, which supports climate solutions and investments aligned with Malaysia’s transition towards a low-carbon economy. “This marks an important inflection point for Lestari Cooling Energy as it takes shape as an operating platform. With an initial base of revenue-generating assets and further capacity coming onstream, the platform now has real scale and visibility. Our focus is to invest with discipline in highquality cooling infrastructure, building a portfolio that delivers stable, recurring cash flows while advancing energy efficiency and broader sustainability outcomes. We look forward to growing alongside our partners,” said Lestari director Azura Azman. KIP REIT CEO Valerie Ong said that, for them, having the right longterm partner is critical in supporting the operational efficiency, reliability, and long-term sustainability of their malls and this arrangement further strengthens the infrastructure supporting their retail assets while ensuring continuity of service for their tenants and shoppers.“The activation of Lestari Cooling Energy with this first asset injection is an important milestone for the platform and reflects Stonepeak’s disciplined approach to platform and asset creation across Asia. With seven operating sites in service, Lestari is an income-producing asset platform, and we look forward to supporting its continued growth alongside KWAP and KJTS,” said Stonepeak managing director Zach Ennis. KJTS Group managing director Lee Kok Choon said, “This novation reflects the strategic intent behind Lestari. It allows our group to focus on what we do best, which is the engineering, construction and operation of energy-efficient cooling systems, while Lestari takes on the asset ownership and capital deployment role. Together, the structure positions both entities to scale faster than either could alone, while giving customers continuity of service backed by reputable longterm institutional investors.”WARRANTS WATCHTop HSI warrants by volume traded: Warrant Volume Issuer Exercise Expiry date name (mil) levelHSI-CWOY 226.2 Kenanga 28,000.00 28 May 2026 HSI-PWP6 146.1 Macquarie 24,000.00 28 May 2026 HSI-PWP7 140.1 Macquarie 25,000.00 28 May 2026 HSI-PWPY 126.1 Kenanga 25,000.00 28 May 2026 HSI-CWO9 101.1 Macquarie 29,000.00 28 May 2026closing the week 2% and 5% higher respectively. A slew of strong earnings from tech companies continued to fuel the semiconductor and AI rally. To view the full list of structured warrants available on Bursa Malaysia, visit malaysiawarrants.com.my. 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BIZ & FINANCEMONDAY | MAY 11, 202616 READ OUR HERE/thesun Malaysian PaperSri Lanka hikes electricity tariff amid energy crisisCOLOMBO: Sri Lanka will increase electricity rates by up to 18% from today to offset the additional costs of generating power using thermal plants due to the Middle East war, the Public Utilities Commission said. Consumers using more than 180 units (kilowatt hours) of electricity a month will have to pay an additional 18% from today, while those using less than that will not see their bills affected. “The increase will apply to industries, hotels, businesses and government institutions and religious places of worship consuming more than 180 units a month,“ the commission said in a statement yesterday. The measure is the latest in a series of steps taken by the island nation following the war in the Middle East. The latest hike comes on top of a 40% tariff increase introduced last month. Sri Lanka has also raised fuel prices by more than 35% and rationed the same following energy supply disruptions. Higher energy prices have pushed inflation to more than double, reaching 5.4% in April, according to official data. Sri Lanka has been slowly emerging from the 2022 economic meltdown, when it ran out of foreign exchange reserves to pay for essential imports such as food, fuel and medicines. It was hit hard by a cyclone last year that killed at least 643 people and affected more than 10% of the island nation’s population of 22 million. The storm caused an estimated US$4.1 billion in direct physical damage to buildings and agriculture, according to the World Bank. The country has been stabilising its fragile economy with the help of a US$2.9 billion IMF bailout agreed in early 2023, but high energy prices have posed a serious challenge to recovery efforts. – AFPIndia orders antitrust probe against liquor giant Pernod RicardNEW DELHI: India has ordered a probe into French spirits giant Pernod Ricard over allegations of striking exclusive deals with retailers to unfairly boost its products over competitors. The company, whose brands include Absolut vodka, Chivas Regal whisky and Beefeater gin, is alleged to have “proposed financial assistance of 200 crore rupees (RM86 million) to retailers in the form of corporate guarantees” in 2021. The complaint alleges Pernod Ricard provided these guarantees in return for mandating that its brands comprise 35% of the stock on sale at the retailers’ stores. A regulatory order issued Friday by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) said it was ordering the investigation as “...vertical arrangements between Pernod Ricard and retailers is likely to result in distortion of demand by way of moving retail demand away from the competing brands to Pernod Ricard, artificially, thereby leading to a situation of driving existing competitors out of the market”. The antitrust watchdog said “such an action is likely to result in restriction of choice to end consumers rather than benefit them in any manner”. According to the CCI order, the allegations were made by an individual named Mohit, a resident of the western city of Jaipur. “The market share of Pernod Ricard increased from 15% to 35% and it had planned to increase the same to 47% over a period of three years,“ after the proposed financial assistance, as per the complaint. According to the company’s website, it “holds one of the most dynamic and premium portfolios” in the alcohol-beverage industry and has almost 1,600 employees in India. – AFPPakistan to issue first ‘Panda bond’ this week: MinisterISLAMABAD: Pakistan is expected to access Chinese capital markets for the first time through a yuan-denominated bond this week, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said.“For the first time, we will be accessing Chinese capital markets through Panda bond,“ he said at a press conference. The US$250 million issue, the first of a planned US$1 billion programme, will be backed by the Asian Development Bank and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank. Aurangzeb said Pakistan’s economy was showing signs of recovery, including rising exports and remittances, despite the war in Iran and closure of the Strait of Hormuz placing massive strain on the country, which relies heavily on imported fuel and gas. The finance minister’s comments follow the release of about US$1.32 billion in fresh funding by the International Monetary Fund from two loan disbursements under two ongoing programmes. Pakistan was weighing Eurobonds from other countries and commercial debt to replace a US$3.5 billion facility from the United Arab Emirates and manage its foreign reserves until Saudi Arabia provided US$3 billion in additional support to bridge the multi-billion dollar gap in its finances. – ReutersChina April exports rebound strongly Aerial view of containers at the China port of Qingdao. – AFPPICoFactories race to meet a wave of orders from AI-related industries BEIJING: China’s export growth gathered pace in April as factories raced to meet a wave of orders from AI-related industries and other buyers seeking to stockpile components amid fears the Iran war could push global input costs even higher. That export strength, which has seen China’s trade surplus with the US widen to US$87.7 billion so far this year, will be in focus this week as President Donald Trump travels to Beijing for a leaders’ summit expected to extend last year’s trade truce. While Chinese exporters have so far weathered the fallout from the Middle East conflict economists warn that the longer the war drags on and energy prices rise, the greater the risk that external demand fades away – leaving sluggish domestic consumption unable to plug the gap. For now economists are watching the pace of the AI manufacturing boom and whether shipments of related equipment can keep the Chinese export engine purring. “The conflict in the Middle East pushed up demand for global manufacturing inventory replenishment, and under the upward cycle of semiconductors, imports and exports maintained a boom,” according to Xing Zhaopeng, senior China strategist at ANZ. “There is still room for expansion in this round of manufacturing cycle driven by AI, and it is expected that the annual export growth rate will be about 10%.” Exports expanded 14.1% from a year earlier in US dollar value terms, customs data showed on Saturday, outpacing the 2.5% gain in March and a 7.9% rise tipped by economists. New export orders rose to their highest level in two years, separate factory activity data for April showed last month. Imports notched another strong month, climbing 25.3% versus 27.8% in March. Economists had forecasted growth of 15.2%. That boosted China’s trade surplus last month to US$84.8 billion, from US$51.13 billion in March. Broader momentum in the Chinese economy was solid in the first quarter, with GDP growth hitting 5% year-on-year, the top of the government’s full-year target range, and lessening the need for immediate stimulus. But even China, long criticised by trading partners for subsidy-backed, cut-price manufacturing, is not insulated from the hit to buyers’ purchasing power as fuel and transport costs rise. The factory data published last month showed input prices remained elevated, particularly for refined goods and petroleum, coal and chemicals. Unemployment rates also edged higher and retail sales – a gauge of consumption – continued to underperform industrial output. Trump is scheduled to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping during his May 14-15 visit to Beijing, as both countries seek to stabilise a relationship strained by tensions over trade, Taiwan and the Iran war. Trump will be keen for trade concessions from Beijing ahead of November’s US midterm elections, though company executives and analysts are not expecting big breakthroughs. Faced with US levies that briefly rose to the triple digits, Chinese exporters last year chased new markets such as South America by offering lower prices. China ended 2025 with a record trade surplus of US$1.2 trillion. – Reuters
BIZ & FINANCEMONDAY | MAY 11, 202617Soaring energy profits reignite calls for windfall taxwith peaks of US$120, compared with US$70 before hostilities began in late February. That notably helped European trio BP, Shell and TotalEnergies, which have strong trading operations – unlike their US counterparts and rivals ExxonMobil and Chevron, which are more reliant on production activities. The big difference this quarter is that “BP, Shell and Total benefited from both the higher prices and the turbulence itself”, Stephen Innes, analyst with SPI Asset Management, told AFP. He added that “the European majors looked less like traditional oil companies this quarter and more like sophisticated volatility traders operating inside the global energy system”. From London to Paris the strong results have sparked calls to tax oil company windfall profits, as occurred following the war in Ukraine which started in 2022. “Once again, the fossil fuel giants are raking in massive profits,” lamented Danny Gross of NGO Friends of the Earth in a statement which called for increased taxes on profits. In the UK, oil companies operating in the North Sea remain subject to the Energy Profits Levy, a temporary levy on profits arising from the upstream production of oil and gas introduced in 2022, which has been extended and increased several times. It is currently set at 38% of profits until 2030 and is in addition to the 40% of taxes already in force in the sector. However, it only applies to profits derived from UK oil and gas production. The surging profits at Shell and BP has brought more calls to increase these levies, with UK Energy Minister Ed Miliband notably condemning what he termed “excessive profits”. French President Emmanuel Macron is meanwhile calling for a European response in the face of excessive energy firm windfall profits or “speculative behaviour”. Analysts consulted by AFP indicate companies are expected to post strong profits again in the second quarter. “Even if tensions ease, markets do not suddenly snap back to normal overnight,” observed Innes. “I am not sure this conflict will get resolved that easily,” said Adi Imsirovic, senior lecturer in energy systems at Oxford University. That would keep prices higher for longer. That scenario is likely to stimulate new oil and gas projects, as envisaged by TotalEnergies, involving small-scale fields capable of rapid production. Innes believes companies will prefer to put their faith in low-cost projects rather than rushing “blindly” into massive expansion. “The winners will likely be the projects that are low-cost, flexible, and geopolitically secure, rather than massive expansion for expansion’s sake,” he added. In recent years, BP and Shell have scaled back several climate targets in favour of continuing oil and gas production. More recently, TotalEnergies announced it could no longer commit to its 2050 carbon neutrality target, stressing the world was not yet ready to move on from oil. The conflict has, nonetheless, brought the role of renewable energy in energy security back into the spotlight. “This has not gone unnoticed in all capitals across the globe,” said Imsirovic. – AFPSaudi Aramco’s Ras Tanura oil refinery and oil terminal in Saudi Arabia. – REUTERSPICoEuropean oil and gas majors benefit from both higher prices and turbulenceAramco Q1 earnings jump 25% as Hormuz risks push pipeline to full capacityRIYADH: Saudi Aramco reported a 25% jump in first-quarter profit on Sunday, showing its resilience as US-Iran war tensions curtail Strait of Hormuz shipping, with the state oil giant’s East-West crude pipeline running at full capacity to mitigate the impact to supplies.The world’s top oil exporter earned a net profit of US$32.5 billion in the three months ended March 31, beating an LSEG consensus estimate of US$30.95 billion. Total revenue surged nearly 7% from a year earlier to US$115.49 billion due to higher prices and volumes sold of both crude oil and refined and chemical products. Iran’s blockade of shipping through the crucial Hormuz waterway amid the US-Israeli conflict – which has curtailed energy supply and sent prices surging – prompted Aramco to ramp up crude flows from its east coast to the Red Sea port of Yanbu. “Our East-West Pipeline, which reached its maximum capacity of 7 million barrels of oil per day, has proven itself to be a critical supply artery, helping to mitigate the impact of a global energy shock,“ Aramco CEO Amin Nasser said, adding that “reliable energy supply is critical”. The pipeline can supply about 2 million bpd to refineries on Saudi Arabia’s west coast, leaving 5 million bpd for export. During the war, Saudi Arabia cut output by 2 million bpd after Iran blockaded Hormuz, a waterway that carried a fifth of world oil supply before the war. The line mainly carries Arab Light and some Arab Extra Light, with heavier grades curtailed. Aramco’s adjusted quarterly net profit was US$33.6 billion, beating a companyprovided median analyst estimate of US$31.16 billion. The figure strips out US$1.06 billion in non-operational accounting items. Capital expenditure fell slightly to US$12.1 billion in the quarter from US$12.5 billion a year prior, and was sharply down from US$13.4 billion in the fourth quarter. Aramco had outlined US$50-55 billion in capital expenditure this year. Aramco declared a first-quarter base dividend of US$21.9 billion, up 3.5% year-on-year and payable in the second quarter, in line with expected total dividends of US$87.6 billion for 2026. It had also introduced a performancelinked dividend in 2023 linked to free cash flow. The Saudi state relies heavily on Aramco’s payouts to fund domestic spending and cover budget gaps. The government directly owns almost 81.5% of the company, while the Public Investment Fund holds 16%. Free cash flow slipped to US$18.6 billion from US$19.2 billion a year earlier, impacted by a US$15.8 billion rise in working capital. Aramco’s gearing – measuring its debt compared to equity – rose to 4.8% at March 31 from 3.8% at the end of 2025. – ReutersParent company of Trump’s Truth Social reports US$400m lossWASHINGTON: The parent company of Truth Social, President Donald Trump’s social media platform, reported a net loss last week of more than US$400 million in the first quarter – mostly from tumbling cryptocurrency valuations. Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) reported revenue of less than US$1 million for the three months ending March 31, according to a company filing. The president, who routinely uses Truth Social to make official announcements, controls about 41% of TMTG’s shares, which are held in the trust established to manage his financial interests during his presidency. TMTG is also active in financial services, and the company announced US$2.5 billion in funding a year ago to invest in cryptocurrencies, one of Trump’s recent passions. But the plunge in digital currencies hit this part of the business hard as the price of Bitcoin tumbled from over US$126,000 in early October to below US$70,000 in March. It has since rebounded somewhat to over US$80,000. Because the company is required to reveal the value of its investments, even if it has not sold them, it recorded a loss of US$406 million for the first quarter. “The vast bulk” of the loss was due to digital assets, the company stated. According to its filing, TMTG generated US$900,000 in revenue during the first quarter, a paltry amount for a company valued at US$2.47 billion on the stock market. The company says it continues “to focus on expanding its infrastructure and audience to prepare for future monetised features”. TMTG said in December that it is merging with the American company TAE, which is developing nuclear fusion technology. That deal was expect to close in mid-2026. – AFPPARIS: European oil and gas companies that posted huge profits in the first quarter on soaring prices caused by the war in the Middle East face new calls from London to Paris to tax their outsized gains. Shell rounded out the major energy producers’ earnings season on Thursday by announcing net profit of nearly US$5.7 billion (RM22.4 billion), up 19% on the first quarter of 2025. The group explained it had benefited from higher prices and “increased refining margins,” as well as “a higher contribution from trading activities”. It was a similar story for British rival BP, which reported a sharp rise in profits at the end of last month, posting US$3.84 billion while TotalEnergies saw their profits soar 51% to US$5.8 billion. In contrast, US energy companies ExxonMobil and Chevron saw their profits decline, results affected by an unfavourable time lag between the sale and delivery of products within the derivatives markets. The US-Israeli war on Iran prompted Tehran to blockade the key energy chokepoint of the Strait of Hormuz, causing a sharp drop in oil supplies on the market and a surge in prices. A barrel of Brent crude, the global benchmark, averaged around US$100 in March,
BIZ & FINANCEMONDAY | MAY 11, 202618/thesundailyFOLLOW ON FACEBOOK/Malaysian PaperEuropean minnows bid to challenge social media giantsPARIS: A flurry of new schemes to launch Europe-based social networks faces a steep, rocky road to seduce users away from American and Asian giants in the sector. Founders nevertheless see opportunity in the disillusionment and distrust of major platforms that have spiked alongside transatlantic tensions under Donald Trump’s second presidency. “We think the timing is perfect, in a context where relations between Europe and the US are still deteriorating,” said Gregoire Vigroux, co-founder of Croatia-based network eYou. “It’s time for Europe to equip itself with its own social networks.” Opening to users tomorrow, eYou is one of a number of efforts on the old continent, including W – a would-be competitor to X announced in January – or Eurosky, a platform for accessing independent social networks launched last month. Bulle (French for “bubble”) also launched in January promising a “healthy social network” while Monnett – a hybrid of TikTok and Instagram – is set for full release in July. “The rejection targeting the (American) platforms is still stronger today” than in the past, said Romain Badouard, a researcher at oFounders see opportunity in disillusionment and distrust of major platforms France’s Inria computing institute specialising in social networks. He suggested that a “conservative turn in Silicon Valley” had proved unpopular with European users seeing the likes of X owner Elon Musk or Meta (Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp) chief Mark Zuckerberg cosying up to Trump. At W, “the idea is to bring back what was once Twitter in the good old days”, said founder Anna Zeiter ahead of the Saturday launch. Some interest is apparent among investors and users in the new crop of networks. In a second fundraising round, eYou garnered €300,000 (RM1.4 Badouard pointed to the so-called “network effect” that powered the snowballing of major platforms’ user numbers as a factor now shielding them from competition. For users on Instagram and TikTok, “all the people they know and the accounts they follow” are on the existing networks. But the “technological maturity” of the latest wave of challengers could still count in their favour, he said. “They’re answering to a lot of the expectations users have,” Badouard said. There is a familiar litany of criticisms levelled at the big players, including sorting users into “filter bubbles”, unevenly-enforced moderation and addictive design. European would-be competitors see those as openings to vaunt their own virtues. W promises to keep all but verified human users from posting, while eYou says it will “promote users sharing content considered trustworthy”. “It’s really important for us that it’s not an algorithm that determine what’s on your screen, but yourself,” said Christos Floros of Monnett, which is aiming to hit a million users this year. Such commitments could steepen the path to profitability for the new arrivals, in a market where financial success is still largely determined by raking in advertising sales. Zeiter said W would have “no crazy hyper-targeted advertising”. “Right now we are all trying out different business models and different approaches,” she said. “Maybe in one or two years we see what’s most successful and then we can team up.” – AFPSpirit exit likely to lead to higher US airfares, experts sayNEW YORK: The demise of ultra low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines is expected to add further upward pressure to US fares, according to experts. Launched in 1992, the company is responsible for the “Spirit Effect” in which bare-bones service opens up travel to a broader slate of customers otherwise priced out of the market. Spirit’s business model of stripped-down travel that includes no free meal service, baggage transport or other extras played a “unique and disruptive role in the industry“, the US Department of Justice argued in 2023, as it sought to block a merger with JetBlue. “When Spirit enters a new route, prices for consumers across all airlines tend to fall and demand for air travel goes up,“ according to the DOJ. It said Spirit’s arrival in a market led to an immediate 17% drop in fares, while its exit led to an average 30% increase. But Spirit’s halting of operations on May 2 has added to worries about higher airfares, as ticket prices already rise over soaring jet fuel costs due to the Middle East war. Jet fuel costs for US airlines surged 56% in March from February and 30% from the year-ago period, the US Department of Transportation said last week. Jan Brueckner, an emeritus economics professor at the University of California, Irvine, predicted that airlines would continue to offer “basic economy” fares originally unveiled to compete with Spirit and other budget carriers. “But they may raise” the ticket price, Brueckner said. “I don’t think these tickets are going away necessarily, just that they might be less attractive.” Aviation expert Richard Aboulafia of consultancy AeroDynamic said there’s “no question in some markets fares will probably increase.” “For more than a decade, Spirit played a disruptive role, forcing incumbents to respond with lower fares and more granular prices,“ said Richard Masler, head of analysis for the Centre for Aviation. The industry began mobilising on Saturday as Spirit shut down, rebooking passengers but also trying to capitalise on Spirit’s most profitable routes. This effort to cover market included other low-cost carriers such as Breeze, Avelo and Frontier, which have typically priced a bit higher than Spirit. Airlines added service in markets now abandoned by Spirit, or increased their offerings in places where they were in direct competition. “Spirit played a meaningful role in providing affordable travel to a wide range of consumers in an industry dominated by four major airlines,“ Frontier CEO James Dempsey said on a conference call with analysts. Frontier plans this summer to add nine routes, plus 15 more daily departures across 18 former Spirit routes. The increased service should boost a key revenue benchmark by three to five per cent at Frontier, while capacity will grow six to eight per cent, said Frontier chief financial officer Robert Schroter. Spirit forced other carriers to “price differently“, said Bradley Akubuiro, a partner at advisory firm Bully Pulpit International. “The likely consequence for passengers is not that air travel suddenly becomes unavailable,“ he said. “It’s that the cheapest version of air travel becomes immediately harder to find in some markets.” Fares could also increase over time because “a meaningful check on the system is now gone“, Akubuiro said. – AFPmillion) in late 2025, while Monnett claims more than 65,000 users on the beta version of its app. But such figures would be rounding errors to the giants of the sector, who count in hundreds of millions of users and billions in revenue. The dominance of incumbent players has left little space for challenge beyond niche offerings like Mastodon or BeReal. “The world of social networks is an enormous graveyard,” eYou’s Vigroux acknowledged, adding that “99% of European social networks launched in the last 10 years have fallen flat.” Spirit Airlines planes sit parked at the Phoenix Goodyear Airport in the US state of Arizona after the budget airline ceased all operations. – AFPPIC
BIZ & FINANCEMONDAY | MAY 11, 2026198-May-2026+102.03-41.62-60.41Retail 30.38%Local InstitutionForeign Institution43.98%25.64%STOCKS CLOSING (RM) +/- (RM) VOLUME (’00) NESTLE 102.600 -1.500 630 UMSINT 7.080 -0.290 4 UTDPLT 30.800 -0.240 4,535 SDG 6.060 -0.140 122,640 LPI 14.920 -0.120 683 PETGAS 18.000 -0.120 3,740 DNEX-C50 0.035 -0.115 800 CIMB 7.930 -0.110 130,797 ITMAX 4.730 -0.110 32,513 KESM 4.560 -0.110 941 KLCC 9.070 -0.110 17,754 LSH 1.780 -0.110 15,382 HSI-CWQY 0.960 -0.100 1,370 KLK 21.200 -0.100 2,504 MISC 8.270 -0.100 21,753 YTL 2.260 -0.100 275,417 AXIATA 2.330 -0.090 125,578 DIALOG 2.170 -0.090 93,669 GENTING-HJ 0.060 -0.090 7,824 HSI-CWQV 1.170 -0.090 14,210 STOCKS CLOSING (RM) +/-(RM) +/-(%) VOLUME (’00)TOPGLOV-C5M 0.070 +0.010 +16.67 1,041,609 TOPGLOV 0.760 +0.040 +5.56 917,392 ZETRIX 0.870 +0.005 +0.58 618,229 HSI-CWOY 0.135 -0.030 -18.18 585,648 TANCO 1.660 +0.010 +0.61 565,261 HARTA 1.230 +0.050 +4.24 511,518 INSPACE 0.255 +0.005 +2.00 494,746 ZETRIX-CBM 0.130 - - 455,000 HSI-CWO9 0.045 -0.025 -35.71 422,697 IOIPG 4.480 +0.330 +7.95 405,761 GIIB 0.160 -0.010 -5.88 374,918 HSI-CWQT 0.250 -0.035 -12.28 343,250 AAX 1.270 -0.030 -2.31 327,788 ASTRO 0.065 - - 286,628 VELESTO 0.320 +0.010 +3.23 283,710 EMPIRE 0.995 +0.080 +8.74 279,563 YTL 2.260 -0.100 -4.24 275,417 HSI-PWP7 0.130 +0.005 +4.00 271,746 SUPERMX 0.330 +0.015 +4.76 268,604 SMRT 0.210 -0.010 -4.55 255,906 SUNBIZ presents a summary of the day’s trading activity on Bursa Malaysia and other markets in an easy to digest format.MARKET ROUND-UP: MAY 8[ Sources: Bursa Malaysia, Bernama, shareinvestor.com and websites DISCLAIMER: The data and reports are provided as a service to investors. Sun Media Corporation Sdn Bhd shall not be liable or responsible for any consequences resulting from usage of the information.Top 20 ActivesTop 20 Losers (By RM)Bursa IndicesINDEX CLOSING DAILY DAILY CHANGE CHANGE (%)DJIA (US) 49,609.16 +12.19 +0.02 S&P 500 (US) 7,398.93 +61.82 +0.84 NASDAQ (US) 26,247.08 +440.88 +1.71 NYSE (US) 22,942.15 –69.15 –0.30 EURO STOXX 50 (EUR) 5,911.53 –61.12 –1.02 FTSE 100 (UK) 10,233.07 –43.88 –0.43 DAX (GER) 24,338.63 –324.98 –1.32 NIKKEI 225 (JPN) 62,713.65 –120.19 –0.19 TOPIX (JPN) 3,829.48 –11.01 –0.29 HANG SENG INDEX (HK) 26,393.71 –232.57 –0.87 CSI 300 (CHN) 4,871.91 –28.60 –0.58 SH SE COM (CHN) 4,179.95 –0.14 –0.00 KOSPI INDEX (SK) 7,498.00 +7.95 +0.11 SENSEX INDEX (IND) 77,328.19 –516.33 –0.66 ASX 200 (AUS) 8,744.35 –133.78 –1.51 ALL ORDINARIES INDX (AUS) 8,980.49 –126.51 –1.39 FBM KLCI 1,748.06 –10.79 –0.61 STRAITS TIMES INDEX (S’PORE) 4,921.90 –20.06 –0.41 MSCI ASIA PACIFIC 271.01 –2.35 –0.86 WTI (US$/BBL.) 95.42 +0.61 +0.64 BRENT (US$/BBL.) 101.29 +1.23 +1.23 GOLD (COMEX) (US$/T OZ) 4,528.60 –4.70 –0.10 SILVER (COMEX) (US$/T OZ) 80.87 +0.68 +0.85 PLATINUM (US$/T OZ) 2,058.68 +28.35 +1.40 COPPER (COMEX) (US CENTS/LB.) 629.65 +12.05 +1.95 COPPER 3MO (LME) (US$/MT) 13,573.00 +180.00 +1.34 CORN (US CENTS/BU.) 471.25 +3.75 +0.80 WHEAT (US CENTS/BU.) 619.00 +6.75 +1.10 SOYBEAN OIL (CBOT) (US CENTS/LB.) 74.32 +0.17 +0.23 COCOA (ICE) (US$/MT) 4,182.00 –245.00 –5.53 RUBBER (S’PORE) (US CENTS/KG) 220.10 +0.40 +0.18 World Stocks/CommoditiesClosing, May 8.STOCKS CLOSING (RM) +/- (%) VOLUME (’00) DNEX-C50 0.035 -76.67 800 DRBHCOMC3Y 0.005 -66.67 5,000 FFB-C35 0.005 -66.67 4,000 INARI-C3X 0.005 -66.67 5,000 GENTING-HJ 0.060 -60.00 7,824 YTL-C2F 0.010 -60.00 12,780 HSI-PWP1 0.025 -58.33 32,659 VIZIONE 0.050 -54.55 36,673 HSI-CWM8 0.030 -53.85 1,200 CTOS-C27 0.005 -50.00 2,477 CWG-WA 0.005 -50.00 24 DUFU-C5 0.015 -50.00 500 FFB-C37 0.020 -50.00 15,930 JIANKUN-WB 0.005 -50.00 21 PENTA-C60 0.005 -50.00 1,800 PERMAJU 0.005 -50.00 500 ZETRIX-C9R 0.025 -37.50 20 YTL-C2G 0.035 -36.36 53,221 HSI-CWO9 0.045 -35.71 422,697 DPS-WC 0.070 -33.33 2,910Top 20 Losers (By %)STOCKS CLOSING (RM) +/- (RM) VOLUME (’00) HLIND 19.160 +0.960 3,264 PETDAG 21.060 +0.500 6,743 IOIPG 4.480 +0.330 405,761 TIMECOM 6.350 +0.210 16,774 AJI 12.600 +0.200 548 BIPORT 5.650 +0.150 9 HLFG 19.180 +0.140 1,167 HEIM 22.880 +0.100 873 IOIPG-C45 0.555 +0.095 103,973 HSI-PWRD 1.230 +0.090 2,990 PCHEM 5.370 +0.090 115,578 DLADY 32.800 +0.080 545 EMPIRE 0.995 +0.080 279,563 KOSSAN 1.210 +0.080 239,636 MCEMENT 7.220 +0.080 16,398 IOIPG-C51 0.295 +0.075 13,395 APOLLO 6.030 +0.070 406 IOIPG-C53 0.300 +0.070 59,892 SUNCON 7.040 +0.070 14,951 IOIPG-C46 0.310 +0.065 16,238 Top 20 Gainers (By RM)STOCKS CLOSING (RM) +/- (%) VOLUME (’00) KOSSAN-C86 0.010 +100.00 89,508 KOSSAN-C90 0.020 +100.00 16,935 LCTITAN-C2 0.010 +100.00 2,777 SUPERMX-C5H 0.010 +100.00 13,457 TOPGLOV-C5I 0.020 +100.00 12,083 HARTA-C3C 0.035 +75.00 102,364 ABMB-C28 0.040 +60.00 10,000 HARTA-C3F 0.055 +57.14 2,161 GAMUDA-C4G 0.015 +50.00 2,471 GDEX-WC 0.015 +50.00 111 HARTA-C3E 0.060 +50.00 117,716 TECHNAX 0.015 +50.00 28,555 TOPGLOV-C5N 0.045 +50.00 306 KOSSAN-C97 0.075 +36.36 74,325 IOIPG-C51 0.295 +34.09 13,395 GFM-WD 0.020 +33.33 7,504 HSI-PWNQ 0.060 +33.33 2,450 PBBANK-C2J 0.040 +33.33 1,972 SMI 0.220 +33.33 1 VSOLAR 0.040 +33.33 1,308Top 20 Gainers (By %)INDEX CHANGEFBMEMAS 12,930.20 -50.50 FBMKLCI 1,748.06 -10.79 CONSUMER PRODUCTS 516.23 -0.50 INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS 194.65 +0.23 CONSTRUCTION 288.50 -1.02 FINANCIAL SERVICES 20,373.80 -99.61 ENERGY 812.31 +0.45 TELECOMMUNICATIONS 439.83 -2.34 HEALTH CARE 1,636.19 +34.28 TRANSPORTATION 1,028.86 +0.79 PROPERTY 1,263.44 +21.82 PLANTATION 8,838.41 -99.35 FBMSHA 12,838.30 -24.82 FBMACE 4,611.32 -54.42 TECHNOLOGY 66.05 -0.38 TURNOVER: 3.306 bil VALUE: RM3.002 bilBursa expected to enter range-bound modeBURSA Malaysia is expected to trade in range-bound mode this week after the benchmark index, FBM KLCI, successfully topped the 1,750 level, supported by improving global risk appetite and Wall Street’s repeated record highs, said an analyst. IPPFA Sdn Bhd director of investment strategy and country economist Mohd Sedek Jantan said, while the global artificial intelligence (AI) and technology theme remains the key market driver, investor focus is now shifting away from the “Magnificent Seven” towards second-tier AI infrastructure, software and semiconductor ecosystem players. The “Magnificent Seven” consists of Nvidia, Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, Meta Platforms, Apple, and Tesla, which are currently the most influential, high-growth technology companies dominating Wall Street. “This transition could trigger near-term volatility and profit-taking across technology counters if earnings momentum moderates. “At the same time, markets will continue to closely monitor geopolitical developments in West Asia, particularly oil price movements,“ he told Bernama. Mohd Sedek said crude prices, which remained elevated above US$100 per barrel, could sustain inflationary concerns and dampen broader risk appetite, while any meaningful pullback in oil prices may help reinforce risk-on sentiment among global investors. For the week just ended, Bursa Malaysia traded mostly higher, with sentiment influenced by the West Asia conflict, regional market performance and Bank Negara Malaysia’s decision to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate at 2.75%. On a weekly basis, the FBM KLCI gained 26.04 points to 1,748.06. Weekly turnover expanded to 16.99 billion units valued at RM16.37 billion. 1,748.06 pts May 8, 2026
BIZ & FINANCEMONDAY | MAY 11, 202620SUNBIZ presents extracts of a selection of commentaries and research reports received from stockbrokers on counters that could be of interest to investors.THE ringgit is expected to trade between RM3.90 and RM3.95 against the US dollar this week ahead of a key meeting between US President Donald Trump and China President Xi Jinping. According to reports, Trump is scheduled to meet Xi during his visit to Beijing this week as the US and China seek to stabilise relations strained by tensions over trade, Taiwan and the Iran war. Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said investors are hopeful that the US-Iran conflict would de-escalate and the meeting between both leaders should potentially pave the way for the de-escalation of the war. “Nonetheless, the situation in West Asia will continue to be the main focal point which can switch the market direction abruptly,” he told Bernama. On the domestic front, the market is awaiting Malaysia’s first quarter of 2026 (Q1 2026) gross domestic product (GDP) data, which will be released by Bank Negara Malaysia and the Department of Statistics Malaysia on May 15. According to reports, Malaysia’s GDP is on track to achieve 5.3% growth in Q1 2026, mainly driven by broad-based expansion across several sub-sectors, including manufacturing, services and construction. The local market was closed on May 1 in conjunction with the Labour Day public holiday. The ringgit was higher against the US dollar at 3.9185/9230 on Friday, compared with 3.9690/9740 on Thursday the week before. The local note strengthened versus the British pound to 5.3354/3416 from 5.3593/3661, appreciated against the euro to 4.6121/6174 from 4.6417/6476, but it edged down versus the Japanese yen to 2.5010/5040 from 2.4907/4942.Ringgit likely to trade within RM3.90-RM3.95 range [Compiled by SunBiz Team DISCLAIMER: The information is extracted from stockbrokers’ commentaries and research reports and do not represent the views or opinions of Sun Media Corporation Sdn Bhd. It is not a solicitation, recommendation or an offer to buy or sell the equities featured. Sun Media Corporation shall not be liable or responsible for any consequences resulting from usage of the information.FOREIGN CURRENCY SELLING TT/OD BUYING TT BUYING OD 1 US Dollar 3.9920 3.8460 3.8360 1 Australian Dollar 2.8840 2.7680 2.7520 1 Brunei Dollar 3.1360 3.0380 3.0300 1 Canadian Dollar 2.9130 2.8310 2.8190 1 Euro 4.6740 4.5220 4.5020 1 New Zealand Dollar 2.3720 2.2850 2.2690 1 Singapore Dollar 3.1360 3.0380 3.0300 1 Sterling Pound 5.4010 5.2280 5.2080 1 Swiss Franc 5.1330 4.9130 4.8980 100 UAE Dirham 109.6100 103.8900 103.6900 100 Bangladesh Taka 3.3160 3.0750 2.8750 100 Chinese Renminbi 58.8900 56.3900 N/A 100 Danish Krone 64.1200 58.9800 58.7800 100 Hongkong Dollar 51.3400 48.7700 48.5700 100 Indian Rupee 4.3100 4.0100 3.8100 100 Indonesian Rupiah 0.0240 0.0212 0.0162 100 Japanese Yen 2.5580 2.4390 2.4290 100 New Taiwan Dollar N/A N/A N/A 100 Norwegian Krone 43.9100 40.3800 40.1800 100 Pakistan Rupee 1.4900 1.3300 1.1300 100 Philippine Peso 6.6800 6.2900 6.0900 100 Qatar Riyal 110.4000 104.8100 104.6100 100 Saudi Riyal 107.2400 101.8000 101.6000 100 South Africa Rand 25.0800 22.6400 22.4400 100 Sri Lanka Rupee 1.3000 1.1300 0.9300 100 Swedish Krona 44.2200 40.2600 40.0600 100 Thai Baht 12.8800 11.4200 11.0200Exchange Rates Source: Malayan Banking Bhd/BernamaRHB intensifies SME support amid geopolitical uncertaintyKUALA LUMPUR: RHB Bank Bhd is offering a comprehensive suite of financing and repayment relief measures to support Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) navigating the impact of current global economic shifts and supply chain challenges. In line with Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) SME Stabilisation Relief Facility (SRF), RHB is deploying a dual-track strategy designed to ensure businesses have the necessary liquidity and structural support to maintain operational resilience. Under the SME SRF, eligible SMEs can access working capital financing of up to RM750,000 at a competitive rate of 3.75% per annum (inclusive of guarantee fees). The facility is supported by guarantees of up to 80% from Credit Guarantee Corporation Malaysia (CGC) or Syarikat Jaminan Pembiayaan Perniagaan (SJPP), particularly benefiting SMEs that may have limited collateral. To accelerate access to support, RHB has introduced a “Fast Track Lane” for pre selected customers, enabling quicker access to financing under the SME SRF. In support of this national initiative, RHB has also streamlined its end to end processes to provide both existing and new SME customers with faster and more seamless access to SRF financing. Applications with RHB will be open from May 15, 2026. Group managing director/Group CEO, Datuk Mohd Rashid Mohamad said: “In times of global economic disruption, the strength of a bank is measured by its agility in supporting its partners. “We have re-engineered our credit evaluation process to prioritise speed and flexibility, ensuring that geopolitical challenges do not stall the growth of businesses.”MARKETS/FROM THE BROKERS AXIATA held a pre-results engagement to update on EDOTCO’s FY25 EBITDA breakdown by markets, potential risks and opportunities that arise from the energy crisis as well as its target to deliver annual dividend growth of at least 10%. Axiata’s goal to pare down debt at holding company (holdco) level remains one of its priorities. This includes plans to sell its stakes in 63%-owned EDOTCO and 79.5%-owned Linknet. During the session, management shared the breakdown of EDOTCO’s FY25 EBITDA by markets, out of which, emerging markets made up 55% while the remaining came from frontier markets. Based on the possible range of EV/EBITDA between 6x and 8x for frontier and emerging markets, EDOTCO could be valued at EV of RM10.6bn to RM14.4bn based on our estimates. We think that valuation may not be the sole consideration for the disposal as telco towers are critical and strategic assets while Axiata would also have to weigh in on favourable terms of leasing back the towers to the mobile network operators in the markets that it operates in. It is reported that there are several prospective buyers for the stake.Meanwhile, tenancy ratios have declined in multiple markets due to industry consolidation, resulting in lower implied multiples compared to several years ago. Annual dividend growth target of 10% or more is expected to be supported by higher dividends from opcos given better prospects. This is coupled with its efforts to maintain holdco cost of about RM220m while reducing interest expenses. We maintain our Neutral recommendation and TP of RM2.40. - PublicInvest Research, May 8PENTAMASTER’S 1Q26 revenue rose 37% YoY to RM180m, driven by strong recovery from the Factory Automation Solutions (FAS) segment (+159%) on the back of robust demand from medical and electro-optical segments. However, this was partly offset by a weaker Automated Test Equipment (ATE) segment (-9%), amid softer demand across the automotive and consumer/industrial segments. Despite the stronger revenue growth, EBITDA margin fell 4.6ppts weighed down by higher fixed costs associated with the healthcare segment’s commercialisation phase. Stripping out RM5m forex gain and RM2m forward exchange contract loss, 1Q26 core net profit of RM15m was below ours and consensus expectations at 16% of both respective forecasts. The earnings shortfall was due to larger-than-expected losses from the newly commercialised healthcare segment.Sequentially, 1Q26 revenue grew 13% QoQ, but core net profit declined sharply by 43.7% QoQ due to wider-than-expected losses from the healthcare segment. While we anticipate the losses to gradually moderate, we believe the healthcare business will likely remain loss-making in 2026, given its early-stage commercialisation phase. Pentamaster’s outstanding order book rose 20% QoQ to RM480m in 1Q26 (end25: RM400m), with the largest contributions from medical (55%) and consumer and industrial products (24%), followed by automotive (11%), optoelectronics (6%), and others (5%). We continue to see the medical, electro-optical and automotive segment as the group’s main growth driver. Downgrade to HOLD with a higher 12-month TP of RM4.10. - Phillip Capital Research, May 8THE optical business remains the group’s key growth driver, underpinned by an ambitious plan to open 20 new outlets in 2026, compared to a net addition of 7 outlets in 2025, which will bring the total optical store count to 206. Of the planned 20 new outlets, approximately 15 would be wholly owned, while the remaining 5 would operate under the franchise model. Expansion efforts will primarily focus on the Focus Point SightSavers, Signature, Concept Store, Anggun brands, as well as the East Malaysia market. YTD, the group has opened five outlets located at Imago KK, Sunway Kluang Mall, Hextar World, Eco Grandeur and Great Eastern Mall. Upcoming store openings are planned for Sogo KL, Ombak, 118, Bangi, Section 14 and Elmina.Meanwhile, optical corporate sales continued to deliver strong growth, rising 60.6% in FY25 to RM28.7mn, and accounting for 11% of optical revenue versus 7.3% in FY24. The total number of corporate customers increased to 839 from 721 a year ago, reflecting growing corporate awareness of employee well-being and the increasing recognition of proper eye care as part of employee welfare initiatives. Management remains confident in sustaining growth and is committed to positioning the group as the preferred vision care partner through continuous promotion and advocacy of eye health awareness. Moving forward, the group plans to continue investing in primary eye care equipment and aims to organise 10 roadshows across Malaysia to promote its 360° Advanced Primary Eye Care initiative. In addition, its partnership with Airdoc enables Focus Point to leverage AI technology to provide valuable insights into eye health and identify potential risks associated with more than 35 chronic diseases, thereby enhancing its service offerings. Reiterate Buy with a TP of RM0.72. - TA Research, May 8Focus Point Holdings Bhd Buy. Target price: RM0.72Axiata Group Bhd Neutral. Target price: RM2.40Source: PublicInvest ResearchSource: Bloomberg, Phillip Capital ResearchSource: Bloomberg, TA ResearchPentamaster Bhd Hold. Target price: RM4.10May 8, 2026: RM4.36May 8, 2026: RM2.33May 8, 2026: RM0.515
Recycling e-waste What happens when you throw away devices – P22MONDAY | MAY 11, 2026EditorialT: 03-7784 6688 F: 03-7785 2625 E: [email protected] AdvertisingT: 03-7784 8888 E: [email protected] SCAN MEWEEKLYFOCUSMONDAYTechnology and social mediaTUESDAYFamily and parentingWEDNESDAYFashion and beautyTHURSDAYHomeand livingFRIDAYTravel and leisureSATURDAYFood and beveragep23 Can your passwords be easily cracked? p24 Anti-AI fears, resentment leading to violence, threats p25 Awie lauds Amy Search as godfather of M’sian rock– MAGNIFICPIC
LYFEMONDAY | MAY 11, 202622FOR most, getting a new device is relatively easy. It is either ordered or bought in-store, unpacked and after some tinkering, it is ready for use. Getting rid of the old device that the new has replaced is even easier and for many, this simply involves tossing it away in the trash. But what happens to these devices? The short answer is that most do not disappear into the aether. These devices will enter a complex chain of being resold, reused, turned into waste or any combination of the three, but not all of it is clean. Smartphones, laptops, tablets and most electronics have short lifespans in general with users typically replacing them every two to four years. This user life cycle is sometimes even shorter as brands such as Apple and Samsung release new models each year due to a steady upgrade cycle and it leads to a growing problem: Electronic waste (e-waste). Second life market In 2022, the United Nation’s World Health Organisation estimated 62 billion kg of e-waste was produced globally, with only 22.3% being documented as formally collected and recycled. The rest of the waste would often end up in landfills or informal recycling sites. Before circling back to the e-waste issue, it should be noted that not every device is immediately thrown away. A lot of devices that still work will usually be resold. Trade-in programmes and second-hand markets are everywhere and through them, these old devices are refurbished and sold at lower prices. This chain gives the device a renewed life, with the trickle down effect being one less waste in circulation into landfills. In many developing markets, refurbished devices play a major role in providing digital access to the locals. Meanwhile, a portion of the devices are also dismantled for parts with recycling facilities breaking them down into components such as metals, plastics and glass, while valuable materials such as gold, copper and rare earth elements are also extracted and reused. However, this process requires proper equipment and safety controls. This is where the entire system often breaks. Hidden global trade Due to most countries not having either the infrastructure, operational scale or both in place for proper recycling, a large share of the e-waste globally is handled informally. These discarded devices are often shipped, sometimes illegally, to countries with weaker regulations. For instance, through the past decade, Malaysia has been actively turning back and banning illegal electronic waste imports. For example, from 2021 to 2025, Malaysia reportedly detained 701 e-waste containers from entering the country. In those countries where the e-waste is shipped to, workers would need to manually break them apart, often without protective gear. They would also need to burn wires to extract the copper or use acid baths to recover metals, which would lead to toxic fumes and water and soil pollution. The environmental cost does not end there, as improper disposal can leak hazardous materials such as lead, mercury and cadmium into the ecosystem, posing long-term health risks to surrounding communities. For improperly discarded devices, there is the aspect of a data risk as old devices would contain personal information that can be recovered if the item was sold or discarded without being properly wiped. Fixing the disposal problem Some countries are tightening e-waste laws and requiring manufacturers to manage product recycling while tech firms are now offering take-back programmes and recycling initiatives. However, progress is uneven particularly as many users are still unaware of proper disposal methods and with convenience often dictating behaviour, throwing a device in the trash bin is still a common occurrence. On the part of the user, they can do their part with simple steps: 0 Trade in or resell working devices 0 Use certified e-waste recycling centres 0 Back up and fully wipe your data before disposal 0 Avoid unnecessary upgrades/theSunMediaFOLLOW ON YOUTUBE/Malaysian PaperDumping techoWhat happens to discarded devicesData left on discarded devices can still be retrieved with basic tools, making factory resets and full storage wipes key before resale or disposal. Ű BY MARK MATHEN VICTORA typical smartphone contains small amounts of gold, silver and palladium, recovered during recycling to cut mining demand and reduce environmental strain. – PICS FROM MAGNIFICSLEEK GADGETSAcer gaming monitors Price: RM479–RM3,499 Acer Malaysia has launched its refreshed premium gaming display line-up, led by the Predator X27U F5, Predator X34 X5 and Nitro KG3 series. The Predator X27U F5 features a 26.5-inch WQHD Oled display with up to 500Hz refresh rate, 0.03ms response time, AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and Vesa DisplayHDR True Black 500 for competitive gaming. The Predator X34 X5 comes with a 34-inch UWQHD curved Oled display, 1800R curvature, up to 240Hz refresh rate, 0.03ms response time, 99% DCI-P3 colour coverage and support for AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and Nvidia G-Sync compatible technologies. The Nitro KG3 series includes the KG243YU P1 and KG273U P1, offering WQHD IPS displays, 144Hz refresh rate, 1ms VRB, AMD FreeSync, HDR10 and Acer VisionCare features. The Predator models come with a three-year on-site warranty with Oled burn-in protection while the Nitro KG3 series comes with a three-year pickup and return warranty.Lenovo ThinkCentre neo Gen 6 desktops Price: RM2,019–RM2,315 Lenovo’s ThinkCentre neo Gen 6 desktop line-up includes the ThinkCentre neo 55a Gen 6, ThinkCentre neo 55q Gen 6 and ThinkCentre neo 55s Gen 6, built for small and medium-sized businesses moving into AI-enabled productivity. The desktops are powered by up to AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series processors with integrated NPUs offering up to 50 TOPS, supporting Copilot+ PC features such as improved Windows search, click to do and agent in settings. The ThinkCentre neo 55a Gen 6 is an all-in-one desktop with a 23.8-inch FHD display, 100Hz refresh rate, 5MP camera, Lenovo Smart Meeting Tools, Dolby Audio and an eShutter for privacy. The ThinkCentre neo 55s Gen 6 uses a small form factor design with up to AMD Radeon RX 6400 or Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 graphics, WiFi 7 support and multiple display connectivity. The ThinkCentre neo 55q Gen 6 offers a compact 7.2-inch chassis, up to 64GB DDR5 memory, up to 2TB SSD storage and support for up to three 4K monitors.Asus ExpertBook P1 Price: RM2,799 Asus Malaysia has launched the ExpertBook P1 in Malaysia with Intel Core 5 processor 210H configuration, available in 14-inch P1403CVA and 15-inch P1503CVA models. Built for professional use, the business laptop comes with 16GB DDR5 RAM, expandable up to 64GB, a 512GB PCIe 4.0 SSD, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.4 and a Full HD anti-glare display with an 87% screen-to-body ratio. The laptop weighs from 1.4kg and offers up to 10 hours of use through a 50WHrs battery. It also includes Asus AI ExpertMeet, with live translation, transcripts, meeting summaries, AI noise cancellation, AI camera and watermark features for video calls and screen sharing. For durability and security, the ExpertBook P1 meets US MIL-STD 810H military-grade standards and includes a spillresistant keyboard, reinforced chassis, fingerprint sensor, TPM 2.0 and Kensington Nano Security Slot. Each purchase comes with a two-year international on-site warranty, one-year local accidental damage protection, three-year McAfee subscription and freebies valued at RM1,917.
LYFEMONDAY | MAY 11, 202623Nearly one in two young people in Europe have used artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots to discuss intimate or personal matters, as the technology increasingly serves as a source of emotional support, an Ipsos BVA survey showed recently. Of the 3,800 people surveyed, 51% said it was “easy” to discuss mental health and personal issues with a chatbot. Only 49% said the same about healthcare professionals and 37% about psychologists. People close to you were at the top of the list, with 68% saying it was easy to discuss issues with friends and 61% with parents. The survey, commissioned by France’s privacy watchdog CNIL and insurer Groupe VYV, was carried out among people aged 11 to 25 across France, Germany, Sweden and Ireland in early 2026. The findings showcased growing concerns over young people’s mental health. About 28% of respondents met the threshold for suspected generalised anxiety disorder, the survey found. Around 90% of those surveyed had used AI tools before, with many citing their constant availability and non-judgmental nature. More than three in five users described AI as a “life adviser” or a “confidant”. However, concerns over the psychological impact of AI tools have also grown over the past year and experts have warned about the limitations of AI in detecting human emotions and safely providing emotional support. Earlier this year, the family of a Florida man sued Google, alleging its Gemini AI chatbot contributed to his paranoia and eventual suicide. The results of the survey were not a surprise, said Ludwig Franke Foyen, a psychologist and digital health researcher at Stockholm’s Karolinska Institutet. Current large language models can produce high-quality responses, Foyen said, adding that his research suggested even licensed professionals may struggle to distinguish AIgenerated advice from that of human experts. But he warned against relying on chatbots alone for mental health support, saying generalpurpose AI systems were designed for engagement and companies’ goals may not align with mental healthcare needs. “AI can offer information and support, but it should not replace human relationships or professional care. “If someone turns to a chatbot instead of speaking to a parent, a friend or a mental health professional, that is a concern. We do not want technology to make people feel more alone,” said Foyen. – Reuters Of the 3,800 people surveyed, 51% say it was ‘easy’ to discuss mental health and personal issues with a chatbot. – 123RFPICYoung people turn to AI chatbots for emotional support, survey showsthat produce random letters, numbers and symbols with equal probability,” said Antonov. Avoid single-word passwordsThe research shows that emotional and trending words frequently become the basis for a password. For example, from 2023 to 2026, the use of the word “Skibidi” in passwords increased 36 times – mirroring the rapid rise of that internet trend. Kaspersky experts have also conducted analysis of the occurrence of positive and negative words in passwords, and it turned out that there are more positive ones. Among those regularly appearing are positive words such as “love”, “magic”, “friend”, “team”, “angel”, “star” and “eden”. Interestingly, positive words are much more common than negative ones. However, words such as “hell”, “devil”, “nightmare” and “scar” also occur. “Using a single-word password, even with a trailing number or a special character, is a weak choice. The pattern is too predictable, making it easy for attackers to guess. Instead, craft a passphrase that strings together several unrelated words, each supplemented with internal numbers and symbols, and sprinkle in a few intentional misspellings. The longer and more random and unpredictable the password is, the harder it is to crack. As an additional way to protect yourself, enable two-factor authentication wherever possible”, recommended Antonov. Is password length important?It is well known that longer passwords are harder to crack and the analysis of leaked passwords confirms this principle. However, with the rise of AI-driven tools, length alone no longer guarantees security – even lengthy passwords can be compromised if they follow predictable patterns. The research shows that short passwords of up to eight characters that appeared in the leak are typically cracked by brute force attacks in under a day. However, thanks to AIpowered smart algorithms, more than 20% of 15-character passwords can be broken in less than a minute. What is more, 60.2% of all analysed passwords – regardless of length – can be cracked in about an hour. 68.2% – in a day. In the examples provided, the calculations assume a single RTX 5090 GPU and the MD5 algorithm. In real world scenarios, attackers can rent multiple GPUs – 10, 100 or even more. Under such conditions, the cracking rate would increase potentially by several orders of magnitude. In modern terms, truly secure passwords not only meet the gold standard of 16+ characters, but also consist of random, nonrepeating letters, numbers and symbols, and are unique for each account. For easy and secure password management, auto-fill and cross-device synchronisation, consider using a password manager in which all credentials are stored in a secure vault and protected by a single master password. This eliminates the need to remember hundreds of passwords while keeping them safe from breaches. MORE than 50% of leaked passwords end with a number, revealed Kaspersky’s latest research, where its experts analysed 231 million unique passwords in major password leaks from 2023 to 2026 and uncovered several key patterns. First, 68% of modern passwords can be cracked within a day. Second, it turned out that the vast majority of compromised passwords either begin or end with a digit – a common pattern that makes them potentially vulnerable to brute force attacks. Third, users also favour positive and trending words, for example, over the past couple of years, use of the word “Skibidi” in analysed passwords surged 36 times, mirroring the rise of that internet trend. In the recent years, secure passwords’ rules have become a widely discussed topic. More and more services now demand passwords that are at least 10 characters long, include an uppercase letter, and contain a number or a symbol. Yet a comparative analysis of leaked passwords from the past few years shows that that even following some of those rules does not guarantee resistance to brute force or artificial intelligence (AI)-driven attacks. How to make passwords more complex and secure, and how not to repeat common mistakes: Be creative with using symbols and numbers Among the leaked passwords that contain just one symbol, the “@” sign tops the list, appearing in 10% of cases. The next most common symbol is a dot (.), found in 3% of passwords. Among all analysed passwords, “@” takes second place in terms of prevalence and in third place is “!”. Numbers also follow similarly predictable patterns: • 53% of examined passwords end with digits • 17% begin with digits • Nearly 12% include a numeric sequence that resembles a date (from 1950 to 2030) • 3% of leaked passwords include keyboard sequencies such as “qwerty” or “ytrewq”, but most of them are digital sequencies such as “1234” Its data science team lead Alexey Antonov noted that commonly used symbols, numbers or dates – especially when placed in obvious positions (such as at the beginning or end of a password) – significantly simplify brute force attacks for cybercriminals. That is why it is highly recommended to give preference to less popular characters and avoid numeric or keyboard sequences. “Bruteforce works by systematically trying every possible character combination until the correct password is found. When attackers already know which characters users tend to favour, the time required to crack a password drops dramatically. To avoid the temptation of choosing predictable symbols, entrust password creation to dedicated generators Strengthening passwordsoComing up with something that cannot be easily crackedAccording to findings, 68% of modern passwords can be cracked within a day. How password length affects hack rates: Results based on a single 5090 GPU and MD5 algorithm.
LYFEMONDAY | MAY 11, 202624/thesuntelegramFOLLOW ON TELEGRAMmRAM/Malaysian PaperAI growth spurs resentment, violenceSEVERAL proponents of artificial intelligence (AI) have become the victims of violent acts in recent days, reflecting the existential dread around the emerging technology – and the public’s growing resentment towards its advocates. Billionaire OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is among the most prominent, with someone throwing a Molotov cocktail at his home on April 10. A suspect, 20-year-old Daniel MorenoGama, has been arrested. But the violence extends beyond Silicon Valley’s elite to include local policymakers, such as Ron Gibson, a city councilmember in Indianapolis who had 13 bullets shot through his front door after expressing support for a data centre construction project. Those behind the April 6 attack also left a note reading “No Data Centres”. “Anxiety about emerging technologies is nothing new,” researcher Nirit Weiss-Blatt told AFP, whose Substack newsletter AI Panic covers the growing hostility towards AI. “With AI, though, it feels more extreme,” she added, noting MorenoGama was radicalised through the “‘AI existential risk’ rhetoric” rather than its employment or environmental impacts. “We need to have a broader discussion about how the ‘extinction risk’ rhetoric radicalises the most vulnerable individuals. oTech CEO, government official become targets as anxiety, frustration ramp up“The fact that some edges justify violent acts is very troubling, and it needs to be condemned as strongly as possible,” Weiss-Blatt said. The attacks against AI figureheads have no demonstrable ties to one another nor do they claim affiliation with any shared organisation. But Mauro Lubrano, University of Bath International Relations lecturer, said calling such actors lone wolves “is actually not that accurate, because these groups are embedded in some sort of digital ecosystem.” Lubrano connects the recent string of violence to the vandalism of Tesla vehicles and dealerships in 2025 in response to founder Elon Musk’s work with the administration of US President Donald Trump. The recent reports of violence have led to an increased demand for physical protection among tech companies. “In recent months, we’ve definitely seen a clear uptick. These AI and technology companies, especially the big ones, they’re always in the news and when that happens... we’re going to see an uptick in interest in potential attacks,” said Rory Moran, who oversees executive security at United Security, Inc. ‘Violence will not help’The response to the violence on the internet has been less panicked. Many commentators on platforms such as TikTok have downplayed or justified the attacks, comparing those involved to Luigi Mangione, the suspect behind the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in 2024. But some organisations advocating for limiting AI expansion, such as Pause AI and Stop AI, now worry they will be associated with endorsing violent acts against AI proponents. Dean Ball, a former AI policy adviser for the Trump administration, wrote in a post on X: “The rhetoric of the pause/stop crowd is out of control and it has gotten worse with time. “This rhetoric always had the potential to cause violence and now this seems to be no longer hypothetical.” Valerie Sizemore, one of Stop AI’s co-founders, said Moreno-Gama –the Molotov cocktail suspect – posted on Stop AI’s Discord server to ask if he could discuss violence against AI founders. The server’s moderators said posting about such subject matter would get him banned and he never returned. “Violence will not help,” Sizemore said, instead urging people concerned about AI to opt for “nonviolent actions.” “It is really my hope that this is the icebreaking moment that leads everyone to listen to the public and start trying to have the conversation we need to have,” she said.Spotify debuts badge to separate creators from generated musicSPOTIFY recently unveiled a new verification system designed to help listeners distinguish human musicians from artificial intelligence (AI)-generated content, as AI floods streaming platforms with a growing volume of synthetic tracks. The Swedish streaming giant said its “Verified by Spotify” badge –marked by a green checkmark – will begin appearing on artiste profiles and in search results in the coming weeks, signalling that a profile has been reviewed and meets the platform’s standards for authenticity. Profiles that primarily represent AI-generated music or AI-created personas will not be eligible for the badge, the company said in a blog post. “In the AI era, it’s more important than ever to be able to trust the authenticity of the music you listen to,” Spotify said. To earn verification, artistes must demonstrate sustained listener engagement over time, comply with Spotify’s platform rules and show signs of a genuine presence on and off the platform, such as concert dates, merchandise and linked social media accounts. The company said more than 99% of artistes that listeners actively search for will be verified at launch, representing hundreds of thousands of musicians – the majority of them independent –spanning genres and geographies. The initiative arrives amid mounting concern across the music industry over AI-generated content overwhelming streaming catalogues. Deezer, a competing platform, disclosed last week that synthetic tracks now make up 44% of all new music uploaded to its service each day. Major labels have also pushed back. Sony Music recently said it had sought the takedown of more than 135,000 AI-produced songs that mimicked its signed artistes across streaming services. Beyond the badge, Spotify is adding a new information section to all artiste pages – whether or not they hold verified status –displaying career highlights, release patterns and live performance history. The company compared the feature to nutritional labelling for food, giving listeners a way to quickly gauge an artiste’s track record on the platform. The announcement followed Spotify’s first-quarter 2026 earnings report, in which the company said its paying subscriber base had reached 293 million. – AFPSpotify says its paying subscriber base had reached 293 million. – 123RFPICNo Oscars for non-human actors, writersACTORS created with artificial intelligence (AI) will not be eligible for an Oscar, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said recently as it launched a crackdown on the use of AI. New rules include a requirement that only real, live human performers –not their AI avatars – are eligible for the film world’s biggest prizes and screenplays must have been penned by a person rather than a chatbot. “In the Acting category, only roles credited in the film’s legal billing and demonstrably performed by humans with their consent will be considered eligible. In the Writing categories, the rules codify that screenplays must be human-authored to be eligible,” the Academy said. The ruling comes days after an AI version of the late Val Kilmer was unveiled to an audience of cinema owners, a year after the Top Gun star’s death. A youthful, digital version of Kilmer appeared in the trailer for archeological action picture As Deep as the Grave, telling another character: “Don’t fear the dead and don’t fear me.” The project was created with the enthusiastic support of the actor’s family, who granted access to Kilmer’s video archives, which were used to recreate the actor at multiple stages of his life. The use of AI remains one of the most sensitive issues in the entertainment industry and was central to the 2023 strikes that shut down Hollywood, as actors and writers warned unchecked technology threatened their livelihoods. Other updates to the Academy’s rules include a change in the way that films can be nominated for best international feature. Until this year, only a film selected by an official national grouping could be entered – a problem for any critical movie made in an authoritarian state. For example, Iranian director Jafar Panahi’s It Was Just an Accident was nominated earlier this year as a submission from France. Under the new rules, a non-English language film also can be submitted in the category if it wins a qualifying award at a major international film festival, including Cannes, Berlin, Busan, Venice or Toronto. In that same category, the film will be deemed the nominee and not the country and its director will be “listed on the statuette plaque after the film title” along with the country if applicable, the Academy announced. – AFPThe use of AI remains one of the most sensitive issues in the entertainment industry. – REUTERSPIC
LYFEMONDAY | MAY 11, 202625been the driving force behind his endurance and commitment to giving his best in every performance.Meanwhile, concert organiser Bombbay Legend Worldwide executive director Zamberi Shaari said its nearly four-decade collaboration with Awie forms the backbone of the event’s strength, reported Bernama. “From the Wings era to his solo journey, we’ve consistently worked together and this collaboration has built a strong synergy in elevating the quality of every performance,” he said regarding the concert. He added the title The Last Man Standing symbolises Awie’s resilience in weathering the ups and downs of his career, changes in eras and his transition from a band member to a solo artiste, all without compromising his identity.Zamberi also said the title “Rock King” given to Awie by his fans reflects his significant contributions to enriching and expanding the rock genre in Malaysia. The upcoming concert will feature more than 25 accomplished musicians and nine guest singers from local and international scenes including performers from Indonesia, who will be announced at a later date. He said the repertoire has been carefully arranged to take the audience through the evolution of Awie’s music, blending nostalgic elementswith fresh approaches to create more dynamic performances. Tickets for The Last Man Standing are priced between RM98 and RM5,998.Awie: Amy Search is true ‘King of Rock’AFTER more than four decades of riding the highs and lows of the music industry, Malaysian rock icon Datuk Awie remains characteristically humble. Awie, who is often referred to as Malaysia’s “King of Rock”, insists the honour rightfully belongs to Datuk Amy Search. Awie, 58, whose real name is Ahmad Azhar Othman, said the Search vocalist is not only a key figure in the music industry but also one of the pioneers who laid a strong foundation for local rock music and helped bring the genre into the mainstream. “Titles aren’t something to dwell on. Whoever wants to be number one or number two can have it. But to me, the person who truly deserves the number one spot in the local rock scene is Amy Search. “He’s the one who started the rock scene in Malaysia and deserves to be recognised as the godfather of the local rock music industry,” Awie told reporters recently after a press conference on the upcoming Awie Rock King: The Last Man Standing 2026 concert. The Wings vocalist emphasised throughout his career, he has never pursued titles as a goal, choosing instead to focus on being more disciplined and improving the quality of his performances. Speaking about his large-scale concert, Awie described it as a significant milestone that encapsulates his career spanning more than four decades. The Awie Rock King: The Last Man Standing 2026 concert, set to take place at Merdeka Stadium on Sept 12, will serve as a platform for him to express the experience and maturity he has built since the early days of his career. The Tragedi Oktobersinger said each performance in the concert will carry its own significance, reflecting different phases of his career. “This concert is a reflection of my journey. What I want is to share the experience, fulfilment I’ve gained with my fans who have always supported me,” he said, adding the continued support of his fans has Theatre newcomer Nabila Huda wins Boh Cameronian Arts AwardPOPULAR actress Nabila Huda marked a personal milestone by clinching her first theatre accolade after being named Best Supporting Actress at the 21st Boh Cameronian Arts Awards, held at the Petaling Jaya Performing Arts Centre recently.Nabila received the recognition for her role as Malam in the stage production Masmoona, signalling a significant achievement in her still relatively new journey in theatre. “Honestly, I did not expect this at all. I am still new to theatre and have immense respect for everyone in it. Every time I work alongside them, I am in awe of their talent. I often feel small compared to them, especially with their far superior abilities in singing and dancing. When I saw the list of nominees earlier, I felt my performance was far behind,” she said in a statement. In addition to Masmoona, she also starred in Visits, a theatre production by Dramalab directed by Ida Nerina, alongside Sofia Jane and Nadia Aqilah, who were also nominated in several categories. In the acting categories, Ileana Matin won Best Lead Actress (Musical Theatre) for School of Rock: The Musical, while Scottish actor Kingsley Judd took home Best Lead Actor (Theatre) for his role as Edward in Someone Who’ll Watch Over Me.Meanwhile, a pair of productions –Fragments of Tuah by Five Arts Centre and Setanggi Tari Melayu 2025 – Quintessential Malay Dance by ASK Dance Company –were announced as Nabila poses with her prize after the awards ceremony. Nabila’s award is for her role as Malam (in blue) in the play Masmoona. – PICS FROM INSTAGRAM @KUPU_KUPUZamberi (left) and Awie posing together after the press conference. oRock star credits veteran artiste as pioneer of music scene in MalaysiaAwie says the honour of being crowned ‘king of rock’ ought to go to Amy Search. – PICS FROM BERNAMAwinners of the top category Best of 2025. Both works triumphed over other finalists, including A Salute to Cinema, Animal Farm, Tewas: No Light at the End of the Tunnel and Visits. The Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Mohd Anis Mohd Nor in recognition of his contributions to zapin dance and Malaysia’s performing arts scene. A total of 40 categories were contested in this edition, involving 81 entries across theatre, dance, music and musical theatre, with 44 productions shortlisted. Each entry was carefully evaluated by a panel of judges spanning performance, creative and technical disciplines, recognising works that demonstrate innovation, integrity and fresh approaches. Carrying the relevant theme “Collabeyond: Creating the Future Together”, this year’s edition emphasised collaborative efforts in shaping the future of the local Malaysian art scene amid rapid technological and social change. – BernamaAmy Search is credited by Awie for laying the foundation for Malaysia’s local rock scene. – PIC FROM INSTAGRAM @AKUAMYSEARCH
26 HEALTHMONDAY | MAY 11, 2026BR I EFSMAAEDICARE EXPANDS FREE PREVENTIVE HEALTHCARE MODEL WITH THIRD NILAI CLINIC Maaedicare Charitable Foundation has launched its third Klinik Amal Percuma in Nilai, expanding its preventive healthcare model for underserved communities after treating over 8,176 patients nationwide since 2023. Developed in partnership with the Malaysian Red Crescent Society, the free clinic focuses on early detection, chronic disease management and ongoing treatment for conditions such as diabetes, hypertension and kidney disease. The initiative aims to remove financial barriers that often delay healthcare access for lower-income families, while shifting care from reactive hospital treatment to proactive community-based intervention. Operating six days a week, the Nilai clinic offers free consultations, health screenings and lifestyle counselling. MUDAH HEALTHTECH LAUNCHES SIHAT XPRESS KIOSK TO BOOST RURAL PREVENTIVE CARE Mudah Healthtech has launched its Sihat Xpress Kiosk at the Health Ministry’s Sandakan Wellness Hub, supporting Malaysia’s push towards preventive healthcare and improved rural access. The digital health kiosk enables remote communities to monitor key health indicators, allowing earlier detection of potential conditions before they worsen. Backed by Measat’s satellite connectivity, the initiative addresses healthcare access challenges in underserved East Malaysian regions by overcoming geographical barriers. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said the programme aligns with Malaysia’s broader shift from reactive “sick care” to proactive health management, while Mudah Healthtech aims to reach up to 1 million Malaysians in remote areas. The kiosk strengthens local healthcare inclusivity by combining digital innovation with communitybased accessibility.FOR years, Aurelie Hamon struggled with painful, heavy legs that continued to enlarge despite strict diets, regular exercise and personal training. Walking for extended periods became difficult, yet medical advice repeatedly focused on weight loss rather than investigating deeper causes. It was only after discovering similar experiences online that the 47-yearold Frenchwoman recognised the possibility of lipoedema – a chronic condition marked by abnormal fat accumulation, most commonly in the legs and sometimes the arms, unrelated to obesity. “But I had tried every diet imaginable – even my personal trainer could not understand why I wasn’t losing weight. Walking for more than 20 minutes was impossible without feeling extremely heavy and a tightening sensation,” the 47-yearold French sales representative told AFP. Lipoedema can cause persistent pain, swelling, easy bruising and disproportionate body shape, often severely affecting mobility and quality of life. Despite estimates suggesting it may affect up to one in 10 women globally, awareness remains low and diagnosis is frequently delayed. Hormonal changes such as puberty, pregnancy and menopause are believed to influence the condition, while genetics and inflammation may also contribute. Additionally, because it almost exclusively affects women, lipoedema has been compared to endometriosis and other female health problems long overlooked by a historically male-focused medical establishment. Decades of delayed diagnosisAlthough lipoedema was first identified in 1940, it was only officially recognised as a disease in France in 2018, reflecting how long the condition has remained underdiagnosed and misunderstood. Many patients face years –sometimes decades – before receiving an accurate diagnosis. According to French patient advocacy groups, the average diagnosis timeline can stretch up to 20 years, with many women initially misdiagnosed with obesity or lymphedema instead. This prolonged medical uncertainty often leaves patients dealing not only with physical symptoms, but also emotional distress, including guilt, disordered eating and depression. Recent research published in Nature Communications highlights medical understanding of lipoedema remains limited, with underdiagnosis continuing to delay proper care for many women globally. Conservative management often focuses on anti-inflammatory diets, regular physical activity, compression garments and lymphatic drainage to help reduce symptoms and improve mobility.Barrier of high treatment costs For more severe cases, therapeutic liposuction may significantly improve pain, mobility and overall quality of life. However, the treatment often requires multiple procedures and remains financially inaccessible for many patients due to limited public healthcare coverage. Some patients have turned to crowdfunding or personal loans to finance surgeries that can cost tens of thousands of euros. Unlike cosmetic liposuction, this specialised treatment targets diseased fat tissue and may offer lasting symptom relief. Despite growing evidence supporting its benefits, many national healthcare systems have yet to formally cover lipoedema surgery due to insufficient large-scale research. Advocacy groups continue pushing for broader recognition and healthcare support, with hopes that increasing scientific evidence will eventually lead to better treatment accessibility for women living with this often-overlooked condition. Lipoedema is a chronic condition marked by abnormal fat accumulation unrelated to obesity. – 123RFPICHidden in plain sight: Reality of lipoedema in womenONCE an avid mountain climber, diver, cave explorer, marathon runner and long-distance cyclist, Kerol Noraashikin Shafiee never imagined that simple activities such as walking to the bathroom would one day become physically challenging for her. The mother of five now has severe stage-five chronic asthma, a condition that forced her to give up her active lifestyle. “Cycling 40km used to be normal for me. But after being diagnosed with severe asthma, everything changed. I even sold all my sports equipment. Today, my biggest achievement is being able to return to work and help support my family despite my health condition,” she told Bernama. Recalling the early days of her illness, the 45-year-old government employee said the ordeal began when she was pregnant with her second child at the age of 31, when she started experiencing shortness of breath and persistent coughing. “At the time, I simply bought a blue asthma inhaler from a pharmacy after asking friends for advice, without seeking medical consultation. Although it provided immediate relief, the real problem was never treated,” she added. Her condition gradually worsened with each pregnancy, becoming especially critical during her fifth pregnancy in 2021 and sixth in 2023. “During my sixth pregnancy, I was not only struggling with frequent asthma attacks that forced me to sleep sitting upright, but I was also diagnosed with multiple health complications, including systemic lupus erythematosus. The most heartbreaking moment was losing my baby at 26 weeks of pregnancy while I was battling a severe asthma attack, as well as blood clots in my lungs (pulmonary embolism),” she said. Kerol, who has a degree in nursing from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, said her condition has significantly disrupted her daily life, with environmental factors such as confined spaces, perfume scents, cigarette smoke and weather changes capable of triggering sudden asthma attacks. She added she underwent continuous treatment for her various health complications – including slipped disc and chronic sinusitis – as well as used several asthma inhalers to manage her condition. However, her condition became more stable in 2024 after she started taking tezepelumab, a biologic therapy for asthma. Meanwhile, Canselor Tuanku Muhriz Hospital (HCTM) Endoscopy Services Centre head Prof Dr Mohamed Faisal Abd Hamid said HCTM, a teaching hospital, is the first under the Higher Education Ministry to use tezepelumab, with Kerol becoming its first patient. He said the treatment serves as an additional therapy for stage-five asthma patients whose condition can no longer be controlled even with maximum inhaler use. According to him, the treatment is administered through regular subcutaneous injections, usually once a month. “This biologic therapy works by regulating the immune system to prevent chronic inflammation of the airways. As the first patient to receive this treatment at HCTM, Kerol has shown positive progress.” Mohamed Faisal, who is also a senior consultant pulmonologist and internal medicine specialist at the hospital, stressed the treatment must be continued consistently and should not be stopped abruptly without medical supervision, despite its cost exceeding RM100,000 annually. However, he added asthma management does not rely solely on medication, but also requires a very comprehensive approach that includes identifying attack triggers, managing body weight and maintaining a healthy diet and environment. Breathing easy with asthmaoBiologic therapy offers hope to patients with chronic respiratory conditionsMembers of the public visit and receive explanations regarding a variety of inhalers during the 2026 World Asthma Day Awareness Programme held at HCTM recently. – PICS FROM BERNAMAA healthcare worker helps a visitor undergo a test for early signs of asthma. Kerol shares her experience of living with asthma.
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Auctions are conducted via eBidding on Wednesday - 13 May from 9.05am onwards. All are invited to join our PUBLIC AUCTION. Viewing inspection on Tuesday - 12 May at 9.30am - 5.30pm. All unsold bank repossessed vehicles will be reauctioned on the following Wednesday until the vehicles are sold. Download Pickles Auctions app to view all auction listings or visit www.pickles.myFor more information Call 016-6999170, (WhatsApp) 012-5553727 oremail [email protected] Pickles Auctions AppPICKLES ASIA SDN BHDLot 19391, Batu 8 ½, Jalan Klang Lama,Taman Desaria, 46000 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.322 NoticesJob Descriptiont#VJMEJOHBOETVTUBJOJOHTUSPOHXPSLJOHSFMBUJPOTIJQXJUIBEWFSUJTJOHBHFODJFTBOEDMJFOUTt/FXCVTJOFTTEFWFMPQNFOUBOECVTJOFTTSFUFOUJPOt$PODFQUVBMJTFQMBOBOEFYFDVUFDSFBUJWFBOEJOOPWBUJWFNBSLFUJOHDBNQBJHOTUPFOIBODFCSBOEWJTJCJMJUZBOEFOHBHFNFOUt$SFBUFEFWFMPQBOEDPOUJOVPVTMZJNQSPWFNBSLFUJOHNBUFSJBMQSFTFOUBUJPOTBOEQSPQPTBMTUIBUTIPXDBTFPVSQSPEVDUTTFSWJDFTFGGFDUJWFMZRequirementst41.MFWFMXJUIBUMFBTUUXPZFBSTPGFYQFSJFODFt%JQMPNBPS#BDIFMPSTEFHSFFJOCVTJOFTTNBSLFUJOHPSPUIFSSFMBUFEGJFMETt'SFTIHSBEVBUFTBSFFODPVSBHFEUPBQQMZUSBJOJOHXJMMCFQSPWJEFEt(PPEDPNNVOJDBUJPOQSFTFOUBUJPOQSPCMFNTPMWJOHBOEPSHBOJTBUJPOBMTLJMMTt1BTTJPOBUFJODMJFOUTFSWJDJOHt1PTTFTTPXOUSBOTQPSUBOEXJMMJOHUPUSBWFMt\"CMFUPTUBSUXPSLJNNFEJBUFMZOfficebased in Petaling Jaya(Five-day week)MEDIA SALES - SpecialistSend in your CV with your photo via email to : [email protected] SALES -Representative/Agent (Freelance)Requirementt.JOJNVNPOFZFBSTBMFTFYQFSJFODFJODMBTTJGJFEBEQSJOUBOEEJHJUBMBEWFSUJTJOHt5IPTFXJUIPVUTBMFTFYQFSJFODFCVUXJUINFEJBBEWFSUJTJOHLOPXMFEHFNBZBMTPBQQMZt\"UUSBDUJWFDPNNJTTJPOQBDLBHFBOEJODFOUJWFTt\"CMFUPTUBSUJNNFEJBUFMZt$FOUSBM/PSUIFSO4PVUIFSO&BTU$PBTUBOE4BCBI4BSBXBL302 JobsNOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR VOLUNTARY WINDINGUP OF LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIP(Section 50(4)(a) of the Limited Liability Partnerships Act 2012)Notice is hereby given that PALM MANSION BOUTIQUE SUITES PLT, Registration No. 201404001387 (LLP0002824-LGN) will be making an application to the Registrar of Limited Liability Partnerships for a declaration of dissolution pursuant to section 50(2) of the Limited Liability Partnerships Act 2012 within seven (7) days after the publication of this notice. Any partner or creditor of the LLP desiring to object to the application may do so in writing to the Companies Commission of Malaysia within thirty (30) days from the date of this notice.DALAM MAHKAMAH MAJISTRET DI KUALA LUMPURDI DALAM WILAYAH PERSEKUTUAN KUALA LUMPURWRIT SAMAN NO.WA-A72NCvC-1587-03/2026ANTARA3 N INDUSTRIES[No. Pendaftaran:202403172156 (003618714-K)]… PLAINTIFDAN1.PERSONIFY EVENTS & MEDIA [No. Pendaftaran: 202303270226 (003542064-M)]… DEFENDAN PERTAMA2.SALMIAH BINTI MOHAMMAD SAID (No. K/P: 710417-11-5062)… DEFENDAN KEDUA NOTIS PENYAMPAIAN GANTI IKLANBerkenaan dengan Writ Saman No. WA-A72NCvC-1587-03/2026 yang telah difailkan pada 27 Mac 2026.Kepada:-PERSONIFY EVENTS & MEDIA[No. Pendaftaran:202303270226 (003542064-M)]No. 34-2, Persiaran 65C,Pekeliling Business Centre,Off Jalan Pahang Barat,53000 Kuala Lumpur,Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala LumpurSALMIAH BINTI MOHAMMAD SAID(No. K/P: 710417-11-5062)167-4-1, Sri Mutiara Apartment,57100 Kuala Lumpur,Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala LumpurAMBIL PERHATIAN bahawa suatu Writ Saman telah dikeluarkan terhadap kamu di Mahkamah Majistret Kuala Lumpur dalam Writ Saman No. WA-A72NCvC-1587-03/2026 oleh 3 N INDUSTRIES [No. Pendaftaran: 202403172156 (003618714-K)], Plaintif yang dinamakan di atas dan Mahkamah telah memerintahkan supaya Writ Saman ini dan segala suratcara-suratcara dan dokumen-dokumen yang perlu disampaikan dalam prosiding tersebut disampaikan secara Penyampaian Ganti dengan menampalkan sesalinan Writ Saman, Pernyataan Tuntutan dan Perintah Penyampaian Ganti di papan notis Mahkamah Majistret Kuala Lumpur, dengan menampalkan sesalinan Writ Saman, Pernyataan Tuntutan dan Perintah Penyampaian Ganti di alamat perniagaan Defendan Pertama yang diketahui di No. 34-2, Persiaran 65C, Pekeliling Business Centre, Off Jalan Pahang Barat, 53000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, dan alamat terakhir Defendan Kedua yang diketahui di 167-4-1, Sri Mutiara Apartment, 57100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, dan penyampaian melalui pengiklanan dalam satu keluaran akhbar harian berbahasa inggeris, “The Sun” tersebut dianggap cukup memadai dan sah ke atas diri kamu selepas sempurna tempoh tujuh (7) hari dari tarikh penampalan dan/atau pengiklanan.Jika kamu berhasrat untuk membantah Writ Saman tersebut, kamu hendaklah dalam tempoh empat belas (14) hari selepas sempurna penyampaian ganti tersebut memasukkan kehadiran bagi diri kamu di Mahkamah Majistret Kuala Lumpur. Jika kamu ingkar berbuat demikian, maka perbicaraan akan dijalankan dan penghakiman ingkar akan dimasukkan terhadap kamu.Bertarikh pada 27 April 2026t.t…………………………………PENOLONG PENDAFTARMAHKAMAH MAJISTRETKUALA LUMPUR NOTIS PENYAMPAIAN GANTI IKLAN ini difailkan oleh TETUAN LEE FOOK LEONG & CO., Peguamcara Plaintif yang mempunyai alamat di No. 103A, Jalan Aminuddin Baki, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, 60000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur (No. Tel: 03-7731 7373)(E-mel: [email protected])(No. Rujukan: G/TKL/064/26/FT(SME)]322 NoticesNOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR VOLUNTARYWINDING UP OF LIMITEDLIABILITY PARTNERSHIP(Section 50(4)(a) of the Limited Liability Partnerships Act 2012)Notice is hereby given that XIN THAI TOMYAM PLT(LLP No 0040761-LGN) will be making an application to the Registrar of Limited Liability Partnerships for a declaration of dissolution pursuant to section 50(2) of the Limited Liability Partnerships Act 2012 within seven (7) days after the publication of this notice. Any partner or creditor of the LLP desiring to object to the application may do so in writing to the Companies Commission of Malaysia within thirty (30) days from the date of this notice.322 NoticesPERISYTIHARAN JUALANDALAM MAHKAMAH TINGGI MALAYA DI PULAU PINANGPERMOHONAN UNTUK PERLAKSANAAN NO: PA-38-392-03/2026Dalam perkara mengenai Seksyen 256 dan 257 Kanun Tanah Negara, 1965DanDalam perkara mengenai Gadaian Perserahan No: 0799SC2016035804 (bertarikh: 02/12/2016) ke atas semua bahagian tanah yang dipegang di bawah Hakmilik Strata No. Hakmilik Geran 73151/M6/5/590, 3836, Mukim 06, Daerah Seberang Perai Tengah, Pulau PinangDanDalam perkara mengenai Aturan 83 Kaedah- Kaedah Mahkamah, 2012ANTARAPUBLIC ISLAMIC BANK BERHAD (No. Syarikat: 197301001433) … PLAINTIFDANMOHAMAD FADZIL BIN MOHD HAZIR (No. Kad Pengenalan: 810222025399) … DEFENDANMenurut Perintah Mahkamah Tinggi Malaya di PULAU PINANG mengenai Perintah Jualan dan Perintah bertarikh 15 Februari 2024 dan 16 April 2026, adalah dengan ini diisytiharkan bahawa Timbalan Pendaftar/Penolong Kanan Pendaftar Pusat Operasi e- Lelong di KuantanAKAN MENJUAL SECARA LELONG AWAMPada Hari Khamis, 4 Jun 2026, Pada Jam 11:00 pagi,SECARA ELEKTRONIK DI LAMAN WEB e-LELONG, PUSAT OPERASI e-LELONG, KOMPLEKS MAHKAMAH KUANTAN, PAHANG DARUL MAKMURNOTA: Bakal pembeli adalah dinasihatkan agar membuat carian Hakmilik secara rasmi di Pejabat Tanah dan memeriksa semua tanggungan, bebanan serta mengenal pasti dengan tepat hartanah tersebut sebelum jualan lelongan dijalankan.Sila layari https://elelong.kehakiman.gov.my/bidderwebBUTIR-BUTIR HAKMILIK:No. Hakmilik : Hakmilik Strata No. Hakmilik Geran 73151/M6/5/590No. Lot : 3836Mukim/Daerah/Negeri : 06 / Seberang Perai Tengah / Pulau PinangPegangan : Hakmilik Kekal No. Petak/No. Tingkat/No. Bangunan : 590 / 5 / M6Keluasan Tanah : 624.3070000000 kaki persegi : 58.0000000000 meter persegiPemilik Berdaftar : MOHAMAD FADZIL BIN MOHD HAZIR Syarat Nyata : Petak ini hendaklah digunakan untuk tujuan rumah pangsa sahajaSekatan Kepentingan : Tanah yang diberimilik ini tidak boleh dipindahmilik, cagar, pajak, pajakan kecil atau sebarang bentuk urusniaga jua tanpa mendapatkan kebenaran bertulis daripada Pihak Berkuasa Negeri Bebanan / Lain-Lain : Digadaikan kepada Public Islamic Bank Berhad melalui Gadaian Perserahan No 0799SC2016035804Kawasan Rizab :Kaveat : Kaveat Persendirian oleh Public Bank Berhad melalui Perserahan No. 0799B2016009918LOKASI DAN PERIHAL HARTANAH:Hartanah tersebut adalah rumah pangsa kos rendah yang beralamat pos di 4-10, Blok T, Apartment Permata, Jalan Perda Barat, Bandar Perda, 14000, Bukit Mertajam, Pulau Pinang.HARGA RIZAB:Hartanah tersebut akan dijual atas “sepertimana sedia ada” tertakluk kepada satu harga rizab sebanyak RM130,000.00 (RINGGIT MALAYSIA: SATU RATUS TIGA PULUH RIBU SAHAJA) dan kepada syarat-syarat jualan yang dilampirkan. Pembida yang berminat hendaklah mendepositkan 10% daripada harga rizab dalam bentuk Bank Draf di atas nama PUBLIC ISLAMIC BANK BERHAD 1 HARI BEKERJA sebelum tarikh lelong awam. Baki harga belian hendaklah dibayar oleh pembida yang berjaya kepada PUBLIC ISLAMIC BANK BERHADdalam tempoh seratus dua puluh (120) hari dari tarikh jualan. Untuk butir-butir selanjutnya, sila berhubung dengan:- Firma Guaman : WONG & LOHAlamat : NO. 44, CANTONMENT ROAD, 10350, PG, MYNo. Telefon : 04-2286989 No. Fax : 04-2287989No. Rujukan : GT/LYK/YP/JC/PIBB/L/2023/007(PH)302 Jobs 322 NoticesIN THE MATTER OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2016ANDIN THE MATTER OFACCESSION EVERGREEN SDN. BHD. Registration No.: [201301042280 (1072105-X)] (IN MEMBERS’ VOLUNTARY WINDING UP)NOTICE OF FINAL MEETINGNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THATpursuant to Section 459 of the Companies Act, 2016, the Final Meeting of the Members of the Company will be held at No. 9, Jalan Indah 16, Taman Cheras Indah, 56100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan on Friday, 12 June 2026 at 11.00 a.m. for the purpose of: -1.To receive and consider the Liquidator’s Statement of Accounts showing the manner in which the winding up has been conducted and the property of the Company disposed of and of hearing any explanations that may be given by the Liquidator.2.To determine pursuant to Section 518(3)(b) of the Companies Act, 2016 the manner and period in which the books, accounts and documents of the Company and of the Liquidator thereof shall be disposed of.YAP KAI WENGLiquidatorKuala LumpurDated this 11th day of May, 2026A member entitled to attend and vote at this meeting is entitled to appoint a proxy to attend and vote in his stead. A proxy need not be a member of the Company. Proxy forms must be deposited with the Liquidator at the above address not less than 48 hours before the meeting.TAKE NOTICE that MahWengKwai & Associates would like to seek information regarding the biological parents of a female child who was born on 2.8.2013 in Klang, Selangor. Any party with relevant information is requested to contact Ms Kirthika Padmanapan at 03-78872702322 Notices 322 NoticesCALL TO PLACE CLASSIFIED ADSKLANG VALLEY PENANG | KEDAHPERAK | PERLIS PAHANG |KELANTANTERENGGANUMS. Shoba /MS. BalqishTEL: 03-7784 8888WHATSAPP: 018 261 6626 MALACCA | SEREMBANMR. RajahTEL: 012-628 2844 FAX: 06-764 2051JOHOR BAHRUMS. Anne LimTEL: 013-770 6699 FAX: 07-355 5549 SCAN MEMONDAY MAY 11, 2026TEL: 03-7784 6688 FAX: 03-7785 2625 EMAIL: [email protected]
28 | MONDAY | MAY 11, 2026PERISYTIHARAN JUALANDALAM MAHKAMAH TINGGI MALAYA DI PULAU PINANGPERMOHONAN UNTUK PERLAKSANAAN NO: PA-38-443-03/2026Dalam perkara mengenai Seksyen 256 dan 257 Kanun Tanah Negara, 1965DanDalam perkara mengenai Gadaian Perserahan No: 475/2005 (bertarikh : 07/04/2005) ke atas semua bahagian tanah yang dipegang di bawah GM2461/M1/8/51, Lot 9284, Mukim 13, Daerah Timor Laut, Pulau PinangDanDalam perkara mengenai Aturan 83 Kaedah-Kaedah Mahkamah, 2012ANTARAPUBLIC BANK BERHAD (No. Syarikat: 196501000672)…PlaintifDANGUI SIONG HAI (melalui Ketua Pengarah Insolvensi sebagai Pentadbir Hartakepada Gui Siong Hai, Si Bankrap)(No. Kad Pengenalan : 660922015617)CHENG SIEW ENG (No. Kad Pengenalan : 700916075190)… DefendanMenurut Perintah Mahkamah Tinggi Malaya di PULAU PINANG mengenai Perintah Jualan dan Perintah bertarikh 19 September 2025 dan 28 April 2026, adalah dengan ini diisytiharkan bahawa Timbalan Pendaftar/Penolong Kanan Pendaftar Pusat Operasi e-Lelong di KuantanAKAN MENJUAL SECARA LELONG AWAMPada Hari Isnin, 8 Jun 2026, Pada Jam 11:00 pagi,SECARA ELEKTRONIK DI LAMAN WEB e-LELONG, PUSAT OPERASI e-LELONG, KOMPLEKS MAHKAMAH KUANTAN, PAHANG DARUL MAKMURNOTA: Bakal pembeli adalah dinasihatkan agar membuat carian Hakmilik secara rasmi di Pejabat Tanah dan memeriksa semua tanggungan, bebanan serta mengenal pasti dengan tepat hartanah tersebut sebelum jualan lelongan dijalankan.Sila layari https://elelong.kehakiman.gov.my/bidderwebBUTIR-BUTIR HAKMILIK:No. Hakmilik : GM 2461/M1/8/51No. lot : Lot 9284Mukim / Daerah / Negeri : 13 / Timor Laut / Pulau Pinang Pegangan : Hakmilik KekalNo. Petak/No. Tingkat/No. Bangunan : 51 / 8 / M1Keluasan Tanah : 710.0000000000 kaki persegi 66.0000000000 meter persegi Pemilik Berdaftar : GUI SIONG HAI, CHENG SIEW ENG Syarat Nyata : Petak ini hendaklah digunakan untuk tujuan rumah pangsa sahajaSekatan Kepentingan : TiadaBebanan / Lain-Lain : Digadaikan kepada Public Bank Berhad Melalui Gadaian Perserahan No. 475/2005Kawasan Rizab :Kaveat : Kaveat Persendirian atas Petak oleh Bank Simpanan Nasional melalui Nombor Pers 0704B2012001158 Didaftarkan pada 29-11-2012LOKASI DAN PERIHAL HARTANAH :Hartanah tersebut adalah sebuah unit rumah pangsa yang beralamat pos di 1-07-7,Lebuh Relau, 11900, Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang.HARGA RIZAB :Hartanah tersebut akan dijual atas “sepertimana sedia ada” tertakluk kepada satu harga rizab sebanyak RM 225,000.00 (RINGGIT MALAYSIA: DUA RATUS DUA PULUH LIMA RIBU SAHAJA) dan kepada syarat-syarat jualan yang dilampirkan. Pembida yang berminat hendaklah mendepositkan 10% daripada harga rizab dalam bentuk Bank Drafdi atas nama PUBLIC BANK BERHAD 1 HARI BEKERJA sebelum tarikh lelong awam. Baki harga belian hendaklah dibayar oleh pembida yang berjaya kepada PUBLIC BANK BERHAD dalam tempoh seratus dua puluh (120) hari dari tarikh jualan. Untuk butir-butir selanjutnya, sila berhubung dengan:-Firma Guaman : WONG & LOHAlamat : NO. 44, CANTONMENT ROAD, 10350, PG, MY No. Telefon : 04-2286989 No. Fax : 04-2287989 No. Rujukan : GT/LYK/PH/VN/PIBB/L/2023/035322 NoticesDALAM MAHKAMAH TINGGI MALAYA DI PULAU PINANGDALAM KEBANKRAPAN NOPA-29NCC-173-02/2026PER :CHU LEE SEE(No. K. P. 840706-07-5138)… Penghutang PenghakimanEX-PARTE :PUBLIC BANK BERHAD[NO. SYARIKAT 196501000672(6463-H)]… Pemiutang Penghakiman Notis Iklan Dalam Perkara Notis Kebankrapan yang bertarikh pada 27-02-2026Kepada:-CHU LEE SEE (No. K. P. 840706-07-5138)No. 31, Lorong Sempadan 211400 Ayer ItamPulau PinangSILA AMBIL PERHATIAN bahawa satu Notis Kebankrapan telah dikeluarkan ke atas kamu dalam Mahkamah ini oleh Public Bank Berhad yang mempunyai alamat di Tingkat 2, No. 48, Lebuh Bishop, 10020 Pulau Pinang dan Mahkamah telah memerintahkan bahawa Notis Kebankrapan tersebut disampaikan kepada kamu secara penyampaian ganti dengan menampalkan salinansalinannya bersama dengan Perintah Penyampaian Ganti yang bermeterai untuk penyampaian ganti pada Papan Notis Mahkamah Tinggi Pulau Pinang, di alamat terakhir yang diketahui iaitu pada No. 31, Lorong Sempadan 2, 11400 Ayer Itam, Pulau Pinang dan mengiklankan Notis ini dalam surat khabar harian tempatan berbahasa Inggeris iaitu “The Sun” dan bahawa penyampaian Kertas-Kertas Kausa tersebut bersama dengan Perintah bermeterai untuk penyampaian ganti ini menjadi penyampaian yang sempurna dan cukup kepada Penghutang Penghakiman tujuh (7) hari selepas tarikh akhir penampalan dan pengiklanan.Notis Kebankrapan tersebut boleh diperiksa oleh kamu atas permintaan di Mahkamah ini.Jika kamu berhasrat untuk menentang Notis Kebankrapan ini kamu hendaklah dalam tempoh tujuh (7) hari selepas tarikh penyampaian menjadi sempurna, memohon kepada Mahkamah untuk mengenepikan Notis ini dengan memfailkan satu afidavit bagi maksud di atas. Bertarikh pada 29 April 2026.t.t.__________________________MASYITAH BINTI AYOIBPenolong Kanan PendaftarMahkamah Tinggi MalayaGeorgetownNotis ini dikeluarkan oleh TETUAN WONG & LOH, peguamcara Pemiutang Penghakiman yang mempunyai alamat penyampaian di No. 44, Jalan Cantonment, 10350 Georgetown, Pulau Pinang.IN THE MATTER OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 1965AND IN THE MATTER OF BIO EFN (MALACCA) SDN BHD201101015272 (943406-A)(Members’ Voluntary Winding-Up)NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Creditors of the abovenamed Company which is being voluntarily wound-up, are required on or before the 18 day of May 2026 to send in their names and addresses with particulars of their debts and claims, and of any security held by them, and the names and addresses of their Solicitors (if any) to the undersigned Liquidator at Suite D23, 2nd Floor, Plaza Pekeliling, No. 2 Jalan Tun Razak, 50400 Kuala Lumpur and if so required by notice in writing from the said Liquidator, are by their Solicitors or personally required to write in and prove their said debts and claims at such time and place as shall be specified in such notice, or in default thereof they will be excluded from the benefit of any distribution made before such debts and claims are proved.Kuala LumpurDated this 18th day of April 2026Yap Siew ChengLiquidatorNote: This notice is purely formal.All known creditors have been or will be paid in full. IN THE MATTER OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 1965 AND IN THE MATTER OF BIO EFN (MALACCA) SDN BHD201101015272 (943406-A)(In Members’ Voluntary WindingUp)At an Extraordinary General Meeting of the members of Bio EFN (Malacca) Sdn Bhd duly convened and held at Suite D23, 2nd Floor, Plaza Pekeliling, No. 2 Jalan Tun Razak, 50400 Kuala Lumpur on the 18th day of April 2026 the following special resolutions were duly passed:-That the Company be wound up voluntarily and that Yap Siew Cheng of Suite D23, 2nd Floor, Plaza Pekeliling, No. 2 Jalan Tun Razak, 50400 Kuala Lumpur be and is hereby appointed Liquidator of the Company.That the said Liquidator be authorised to distribute either in cash, specie or in kind amongst the contributors of the Company in accordance with their respective rights and interests therein.That the Liquidator be indemnified by the Company against all costs, charges, losses, expenses and liabilities incurred in or sustained by her in the execution and discharge of her duties as Liquidator and in relation thereto.Liu, ZheFengDirectorIN THE HIGH COURT OF MALAYA AT KOTA BHARUIN THE STATE OF KELANTAN DARUL NAIM, MALAYSIACOMPANIES WINDING UP NO.:DA-28NCC-19-04/2026In the matter of Section 465 (1) (e) of the Companies Act 2016, the provisions of the Companies Act 2016 and the Companies (Windingup) Rules 1972ANDIn the matter of Man Trading & Marketing Sdn. Bhd. [Company No.: 201001025098 (909012-V)]BETWEENPERBADANAN USAHAWAN NASIONAL BERHAD[COMPANY NO.:199101010745 (221057-V)]PETITIONERANDMAN TRADING & MARKETING SDN. BHD.[COMPANY NO.:201001025098 (909012-V)]RESPONDENTADVERTISEMENT OF PETITIONNOTICE is hereby given that a Petition for the Winding-Up of the abovenamed Company by the High Court at Kota Bharu was on the 27th of April 2026 presented to the said Court by Perbadanan Usahawan Nasional Berhad. And that the said Petition is directed to be heard before the High Court of Insolvency sitting at Kota Bharu on Tuesday the 7th day of July 2026 at 9:00 o’clock in the forenoon and any creditor or contributory of the said company desirous to support or oppose the making of an order on the said Petition may appear at the time of hearing by himself or his Counsel for that purpose and a copy of the Petition will be furnished to any Creditor or contributory of the said Company requiring the same by the undersigned on payment of the regulated charge for the same.The Petitioner’s address is at 7th Floor, Block 1B, Plaza Sentral, Jalan Stesen Sentral 5, Kuala Lumpur Sentral, 50470 Kuala Lumpur.The Petitioner’s Solicitor is Messrs. Kama & Wan, whose address is at 1-1-1, Jalan Medan PB 1A, Seksyen 9, 43650 Bandar Baru Bangi, Selangor Darul Ehsan.………………………………Messrs. Kama & WanSolicitor for the PetitionerNOTE: Any person who intends to appear on the hearing of the said Petition must serve on or send by post to the abovenamed Messrs. Kama & Wan, notice in writing of his intention so to do. The notice must state the name and address of the person, or, if a firm, the name and address of the firm and must be signed by the person or firm or his or their Solicitors (if any) and must be served, or if posted, must be sent by post in sufficient time to reach the abovenamed not later that 12:00 o’clock in the noon of the 6th of July 2026.This Advertisement of Petition is filed by Messrs. Kama & Wan, Advocate & Solicitor on behalf of Petitioner of No. 1-1-1, Jalan Medan PB 1A, Seksyen 9, 43650 Bandar Baru Bangi, Selangor Darul Ehsan. (Tel: 03 89221485)(E-mel: [email protected])(Ref. No.: WS/PUNB/MTMSB/2080(L))DALAM MAHKAMAH TINGGI MALAYA DI PULAU PINANGBAHAGIAN DAGANGDALAM KEBANKRAPAN NO: PA – 29NCC – 87 – 01/2026BERKENAAN: DATO’ SRI CHONG WEI CHUAN(No K/P: 890612-07-5343)… Penghutang PenghakimanEX-PARTE: CHENG HEE REALTY SDN BHD … Pemiutang PenghakimanPENYAMPAIAN GANTI – BENTUK IKLAN(Dalam perkara Notis Kebankrapan bertarikh 29 Januari 2026)Kepada:DATO’ SRI CHONG WEI CHUAN (i) Blok 19-G-11 Jalan Kampar, George Town 10460 Pulau Pinang(ii) 1-4-8, I Avenue Medan Kampung Relau 1, 11900 Bayan Lepas Pulau PinangAMBIL PERHATIAN bahawa satu Notis Kebankrapan bertarikh 29 Januari 2026 telah dikeluarkan terhadap kamu dalam Mahkamah ini oleh CHENG HEE REALTY SDN BHD [No Syarikat: (3975-V)] yang beralamat di Life Centre, 20 Jalan Sultan Ismail, 50250 Kuala Lumpur dan Mahkamah ini telah memerintahkan bahawa Notis Kebankrapan tersebut hendaklah disampaikan kepada kamu sebagai penghutang penghakiman secara penyampaian ganti dengan menampalkan sesalinan Notis Kebankrapan tersebut serta Perintah untuk penyampaian ganti bertarikh 27 April 2026 di atas papan notis Mahkamah Tinggi di Pulau Pinang dan di alamat-alamat terakhir Penghutang Penghakiman yang diketahui sepertimana di atas dan dengan mengiklankan satu kali suatu notis mengenai dokumen-dokumen tersebut di dalam akhbar berbahasa Inggeris iaitu The Sun dan penyampaian ganti sedemikian diambil kira penyampaian yang sempurna dan cukup ke atas kamu tujuh (7) hari selepas dari tarikh akhir penampalan dan/atau pengiklanan.Notis Kebankrapan ini boleh diperiksa oleh kamu dengan membuat permohonan di Mahkamah ini. Bertarikh pada 11 May 2026.t.t……………………………Penolong Kanan PendaftarMahkamah Tinggi MalayaGeorgetownPenyampaian Ganti – Bentuk Iklan ini difailkan oleh Tetuan Lim, Phua & Noraini Peguamcara bagi pihak Plaintif yang beralamat di No 49-C, Jalan Alam Jaya 17, Taman Alam Jaya, 43200 Cheras Selangor. (Tel: 03-9080 6862)DALAM MAHKAMAH MAJISTRET DI KUALA KUBU BHARUDALAM NEGERI SELANGOR DARUL EHSAN, MALAYSIAGUAMAN SIVIL NO: BF-A72NCvC-8-01/2026AntaraMAJLIS PERBANDARAN HULU SELANGOR(dahulunya dikenali sebagai MAJLIS DAERAH HULU SELANGOR)... PLAINTIFDanANANDAVELU A/L PONNIAH(No. K/P: 690519-10-6081/A1257459)… DEFENDANNOTIS PENYAMPAIAN SECARA PENGIKLANANKepada,ANANDAVELU A/L PONNIAH(No. K/P: 690519-10-6081/A1257459)C01-11 Block C, Jalan PJS 1/5246000 Petaling JayaSelangorDAN/ATAUANANDAVELU A/L PONNIAH(No.K/P:690519-10-6081/A1257459)No. P3-7 Jalan Bukit Beruntung 7AApartment Seri Seroja, Bukit Beruntung 48300 Rawang, SelangorAMBIL PERHATIAN bahawa suatu tindakan telah dimulakan terhadap kamu di Mahkamah Majistret Kuala Kubu Bharu dalam Guaman Sivil No. BF-A72NCvC-8-01/2026 oleh MAJLIS PERBANDARAN HULU SELANGOR (dahulunya dikenali sebagai MAJLIS DAERAH HULU SELANGOR) yang beralamat di Jalan Bukit Kerajaan, 44000 Kuala Kubu Bharu, Selangor Darul Ehsan dan Mahkamah ini telah memberi perintah bahawa Writ Saman bertarikh 14.01.2026 hendaklah dilaksanakan secara penyampaian ganti kepada Defendan dengan menampalkan satu salinan perintah ini pada papan kenyataan di Mahkamah Majistret, Kuala Kubu Bharu, menampalkan satu salinan perintah ini pada alamat terakhir Defendan yang diketahui dan juga secara menyiarkan sesalinan Notis Periklanan untuk sekali sahaja di suratkhabar tempatan dan bahawa penyampaian sedemikian hendaklah menjadi satu penyampaian yang sempurna dan cukup dalam tempoh empat belas (14) hari dari tarikh akhir penampalan dokumen tersebut dan pengiklanan notis tersebut mengikut yang mana lebih lewat. Jika kamu berhasrat untuk membela dalam tindakan tersebut kamu mestilah dalam masa empat belas (14) hari dari penampalan dan penyiaran pengiklanan ini, memfailkan Memorandum Kehadiran. Kegagalan kamu untuk berbuat demikian boleh menyebabkan Penghakiman Ingkar boleh diberikan terhadap kamu.Bertarikh pada 11 haribulan Mei 2026.t.t.………………………………Peguamcara bagi pihak PlaintifLaw Practice of K.A. RamuNotis Penyampaian Secara Pengiklananini telah dikeluarkan oleh Law Practice of K. A. Ramu , Peguambela & Peguamcara, peguamcara bagi Plaintif yang dinamakan diatas dan yang mempunyai alamat penyampaiannya di Unit G082, Ground Floor, Millenium Square, 98 Jalan 14/1, Section 14, 46100 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan.Tel : 017-7171474Ruj : KARV/LIT/MDHS(AP)/218/2023Email : [email protected] MAHKAMAH MAJISTRET DI KUALA KUBU BHARUDALAM NEGERI SELANGOR DARUL EHSAN, MALAYSIAGUAMAN SIVIL NO: BF-A72NCvC-15-01/2026AntaraMAJLIS PERBANDARAN HULU SELANGOR(dahulunya dikenali sebagai MAJLIS DAERAH HULU SELANGOR)...PLAINTIFDanALIAS BIN TAIB(No. K/P: 670210-08-6571/A0761232) … DEFENDANNOTIS PENYAMPAIAN SECARA PENGIKLANANKepada,ALIAS BIN TAIB(No. K/P: 670210-08-6571/A0761232)271-2B Fasa DynastiJalan Hulubalang 28Taman Sentosa41200 Klang, SelangorDAN/ ATAU ALIAS BIN TAIB(No.K/P:670210-08-6571/A0761232)No. B4-3 Jalan Bukit Beruntung 7AApartment Seri SerojaBukit Beruntung48300 Rawang, SelangorAMBIL PERHATIAN bahawa suatu tindakan telah dimulakan terhadap kamu di Mahkamah Majistret Kuala Kubu Bharu dalam Guaman Sivil No. BF-A72NCvC-15-01/2026 oleh MAJLIS PERBANDARAN HULU SELANGOR (dahulunya dikenali sebagai MAJLIS DAERAH HULU SELANGOR) yang beralamat di Jalan Bukit Kerajaan, 44000 Kuala Kubu Bharu, Selangor Darul Ehsan dan Mahkamah ini telah memberi perintah bahawa Writ Saman bertarikh 23.01.2026 hendaklah dilaksanakan secara penyampaian ganti kepada Defendan dengan menampalkan satu salinan perintah ini pada papan kenyataan di Mahkamah Majistret, Kuala Kubu Bharu, menampalkan satu salinan perintah ini pada alamat terakhir Defendan yang diketahui dan juga secara menyiarkan sesalinan Notis Periklanan untuk sekali sahaja di suratkhabar tempatan dan bahawa penyampaian sedemikian hendaklah menjadi satu penyampaian yang sempurna dan cukup dalam tempoh empat belas (14) hari dari tarikh akhir penampalan dokumen tersebut dan pengiklanan notis tersebut mengikut yang mana lebih lewat. Jika kamu berhasrat untuk membela dalam tindakan tersebut kamu mestilah dalam masa empat belas (14) hari dari penampalan dan penyiaran pengiklanan ini, memfailkan Memorandum Kehadiran. Kegagalan kamu untuk berbuat demikian boleh menyebabkan Penghakiman Ingkar boleh diberikan terhadap kamu.Bertarikh pada 11 haribulan Mei 2026.t.t.……………………………………Peguamcara bagi pihak PlaintifLaw Practice of K.A. RamuNotis Penyampaian Secara Pengiklananini telah dikeluarkan oleh Law Practice of K. A. Ramu , Peguambela & Peguamcara, peguamcara bagi Plaintif yang dinamakan diatas dan yang mempunyai alamat penyampaiannya di Unit G082, Ground Floor, Millenium Square, 98 Jalan 14/1, Section 14, 46100 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan.Tel : 017-7171474Ruj : KARV/LIT/MDHS(ABT)/215/2023Email : [email protected] Notices 322 Notices 322 Notices 322 Notices 322 Notices 322 NoticesIN THE MATTER OFTHE COMPANIES ACT 2016ANDIN THE MATTER OFKIARA TERATAI SDN. BHD. 200401003980 (642483-K)(In Members’ Voluntary Winding Up)NOTICE OF FINAL MEETINGNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Section 459 of the Companies Act 2016, that a Final Meeting of the Company will be held at SOHO Suites @ KLCC, Block A2, Level 32-3A, No. 20, Jalan Perak, 50450 Kuala Lumpur on 11 June 2026 at 10.00 a.m. for the following purposes:AGENDA:1.To receive and consider the Liquidator’s Statement of Accounts and Report showing how the winding up has been conducted and to receive any explanation thereon.2.To consider, and if thought fit, pass the following resolution as an Ordinary Resolution:- “That the books, accounts and documents of the Company and of the Liquidator shall be kept by the Liquidator for a period of three (3) months from the date of the Final Meeting and that thereafter such books, accounts and documents may be destroyed by the Liquidator.”Dated this 11 May 2026 Chong Ai LingLiquidatorNote: The Member entitled to attend and vote at the meeting may appoint a proxy (or in the case of a corporation, to appoint a representative) to attend and vote in his place. The Form of Proxy may be obtained from the office of the Liquidator located at SOHO Suites @ KLCC, Block A2, Level 32-3A, No. 20 Jalan Perak, 50450 Kuala Lumpur. The appointment of a proxy must be lodged at the Liquidators’ office at least forty eight (48) hours before the meeting.DALAM PERKARA AKTA SYARIKAT 2016DANDALAM PERKARA BELLY HEALTHY MEALS SDN. BHD. No. Pendaftaran : [201501003780 (1129112-T)](DALAM PENGGULUNGAN SYARIKAT SECARA SUKARELA OLEH AHLI)NOTIS MESYUARAT TERAKHIRNOTIS ADALAH DENGAN INI DIBERIKAN menurut Seksyen 459 Akta Syarikat 2016 bahawa Mesyuarat Terakhir Ahli-Ahli Syarikat tersebut akan diadakan di No. 9, Jalan Indah 16, Taman Cheras Indah, 56100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan pada 12 June 2026 pada pukul 11.00 pagi untuk tujuan berikut: -1.Untuk menerima dan mempertimbangkan akaun dari Pelikuidasi yang menunjukkan cara bagaimana penggulunggan tersebut telah dijalankan dan menerima sebarang penjelasan mengenainya;2.Untuk menentukan menurut Seksyen 518(3)(b) Akta Syarikat 2016 cara bagaimana bukubuku, akaun dan dokumen Syarikat dan Pelikudasi sepatutnya dilupuskan.YAP KAI WENGPelikuidasiKuala LumpurTarikh: 11 Mei 2026AB-38-66-03/2026PERISYTIHARAN JUALANDALAM MAHKAMAH TINGGI MALAYA DI TAIPINGPERMOHONAN UNTUK PERLAKSANAAN NO: AB-38-66-03/2026Dalam perkara mengenai Seksyen 256 dan 257 Kanun Tanah Negara, 1965DanDalam perkara mengenai Gadaian Perserahan No: 64875/2022( bertarikh : 24/11/2022) ke atas semua bahagian tanah yang dipegang di bawah Pajakan Negeri 27604, Lot 9469, Mukim Beruas, Daerah Manjung, PerakDanDalam perkara mengenai Aturan 83 Kaedah-Kaedah Mahkamah, 2012ANTARAPUBLIC BANK BERHAD (No. Syarikat: 196501000672)…PlaintifDANS. MURALIBALAN A/L SAVALINGGAM (No. Kad Pengenalan: 790822025645) … DefendanMenurut Perintah Mahkamah Tinggi Malaya di TAIPING mengenai Perintah Jualan dan Perintah bertarikh 7 Ogos 2024 dan 30 April 2026, adalah dengan ini diisytiharkan bahawa Timbalan Pendaftar/Penolong Kanan Pendaftar Pusat Operasi e-Lelong di KuantanAKAN MENJUAL SECARA LELONG AWAMPada Hari Isnin, 6 Julai 2026, Pada Jam 11:00 pagi,SECARA ELEKTRONIK DI LAMAN WEB e-LELONG, PUSAT OPERASI e-LELONG, KOMPLEKS MAHKAMAH KUANTAN, PAHANG DARUL MAKMURNOTA: Bakal pembeli adalah dinasihatkan agar membuat carian Hakmilik secara rasmi di Pejabat Tanah dan memeriksa semua tanggungan, bebanan serta mengenal pasti dengan tepat hartanah tersebut sebelum jualan lelongan dijalankan.Sila layari https://elelong.kehakiman.gov.my/bidderwebBUTIR-BUTIR HAKMILIK:No. Hakmilik : Pajakan Negeri 27604No. lot : Lot 9469Mukim / Daerah / Negeri : Beruas / Manjung / Perak Pegangan : Hakmilik Pajakan No. Petak/No. Tingkat/No. Bangunan :Keluasan Tanah : 5511.0000000000 kaki persegi 512.0000000000 meter persegi Pemilik Berdaftar : S. MURALIBALAN A/L SAVALINGGAMSyarat Nyata : Kediaman – sebuah rumah kediamanSekatan Kepentingan : TiadaBebanan / Lain-Lain : Digadaikan kepada Public Bank Berhad melalui Gadaian Perserahan No. 64875/2022 yang didaftarkan pada 24-11-2022Kawasan Rizab :Kaveat : LOKASI DAN PERIHAL HARTANAH :Hartanah tersebut adalah rumah berkembar bertingkat satu (single storey semidetached house) yang beralamat pos di No. 36, Taman Beruas, 32700 Beruas, Perak.HARGA RIZAB :Hartanah tersebut akan dijual atas “sepertimana sedia ada” tertakluk kepada satu harga rizab sebanyak RM 216,000.00 (RINGGIT MALAYSIA: DUA RATUS ENAM BELAS RIBU SAHAJA) dan kepada syarat-syarat jualan yang dilampirkan. Pembida yang berminat hendaklah mendepositkan 10% daripada harga rizab dalam bentuk Bank Drafdi atas nama PUBLIC BANK BERHAD 1 HARI BEKERJA sebelum tarikh lelong awam. Baki harga belian hendaklah dibayar oleh pembida yang berjaya kepada PUBLIC BANK BERHAD dalam tempoh seratus dua puluh (120) hari dari tarikh jualan. Untuk butirbutir selanjutnya, sila berhubung dengan:-Firma Guaman : WONG & LOHAlamat : NO. 44, CANTONMENT ROAD, 10350, PG, MY No. Telefon : 04-2286989 No. Fax : 04-2287989 No. Rujukan : GT/LYK/PH/VN/PBB/L/2024/021DALAM PERKARA AKTA SYARIKAT 2016DANDALAM PERKARA ACCESSION EVERGREEN SDN. BHD. No. Pendaftaran : [201301042280 (1072105-X)](DALAM PENGGULUNGAN SYARIKAT SECARA SUKARELA OLEH AHLI)NOTIS MESYUARAT TERAKHIRNOTIS ADALAH DENGAN INI DIBERIKAN menurut Seksyen 459 Akta Syarikat 2016 bahawa Mesyuarat Terakhir Ahli-Ahli Syarikat tersebut akan diadakan di No. 9, Jalan Indah 16, Taman Cheras Indah, 56100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan pada 12 June 2026 pada pukul 11.00 pagi untuk tujuan berikut: -1.Untuk menerima dan mempertimbangkan akaun dari Pelikuidasi yang menunjukkan cara bagaimana penggulunggan tersebut telah dijalankan dan menerima sebarang penjelasan mengenainya;2.Untuk menentukan menurut Seksyen 518(3)(b) Akta Syarikat 2016 cara bagaimana bukubuku, akaun dan dokumen Syarikat dan Pelikudasi sepatutnya dilupuskan.YAP KAI WENGPelikuidasiKuala LumpurTarikh: 11 Mei 2026IN THE MATTER OFTHE COMPANIES ACT 2016ANDIN THE MATTER OFSINDYAN PROPERTIES SDN. BHD. 200401029361 (667869-V)(In Members’ Voluntary Winding Up)NOTICE OF FINAL MEETINGNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Section 459 of the Companies Act 2016, that a Final Meeting of the Company will be held at SOHO Suites @ KLCC, Block A2, Level 32-3A, No. 20, Jalan Perak, 50450 Kuala Lumpur on 11 June 2026 at 10.00 a.m. for the following purposes:AGENDA:1.To receive and consider the Liquidator’s Statement of Accounts and Report showing how the winding up has been conducted and to receive any explanation thereon.2.To consider, and if thought fit, pass the following resolution as an Ordinary Resolution:- “That the books, accounts and documents of the Company and of the Liquidator shall be kept by the Liquidator for a period of three (3) months from the date of the Final Meeting and that thereafter such books, accounts and documents may be destroyed by the Liquidator.”Dated this 11 May 2026 Chong Ai LingLiquidatorNote: The Member entitled to attend and vote at the meeting may appoint a proxy (or in the case of a corporation, to appoint a representative) to attend and vote in his place. The Form of Proxy may be obtained from the office of the Liquidator located at SOHO Suites @ KLCC, Block A2, Level 32-3A, No. 20 Jalan Perak, 50450 Kuala Lumpur. The appointment of a proxy must be lodged at the Liquidators’ office at least forty eight (48) hours before the meeting.IN THE MATTER OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2016ANDIN THE MATTER OFBELLY HEALTHY MEALS SDN. BHD. Registration No.: [201501003780 (1129112-T)] (IN MEMBERS’ VOLUNTARY WINDING UP)NOTICE OF FINAL MEETINGNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT pursuant to Section 459 of the Companies Act, 2016, the Final Meeting of the Members of the Company will be held at No. 9, Jalan Indah 16, Taman Cheras Indah, 56100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan on Friday, 12 June 2026 at 11.00 a.m. for the purpose of: -1.To receive and consider the Liquidator’s Statement of Accounts showing the manner in which the winding up has been conducted and the property of the Company disposed of and of hearing any explanations that may be given by the Liquidator.2.To determine pursuant to Section 518(3)(b) of the Companies Act, 2016 the manner and period in which the books, accounts and documents of the Company and of the Liquidator thereof shall be disposed of.YAP KAI WENGLiquidatorKuala LumpurDated this 11th day of May, 2026A member entitled to attend and vote at this meeting is entitled to appoint a proxy to attend and vote in his stead. A proxy need not be a member of the Company. Proxy forms must be deposited with the Liquidator at the above address not less than 48 hours before the meeting.IN THE MATTER OFTHE COMPANIES ACT 2016ANDIN THE MATTER OFMELAKA PORT DEVELOPMENT SDN. BHD. 201601026915 (1197854-V)(In Members’ Voluntary Winding Up)NOTICE OF FINAL MEETINGNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Section 459 of the Companies Act 2016, that a Final Meeting of the Company will be held at SOHO Suites @ KLCC, Block A2, Level 32-3A, No. 20, Jalan Perak, 50450 Kuala Lumpur on 11 June 2026 at 10.00 a.m. for the following purposes:AGENDA:1.To receive and consider the Liquidator’s Statement of Accounts and Report showing how the winding up has been conducted and to receive any explanation thereon.2.To consider, and if thought fit, pass the following resolution as an Ordinary Resolution:- “That the books, accounts and documents of the Company and of the Liquidator shall be kept by the Liquidator for a period of three (3) months from the date of the Final Meeting and that thereafter such books, accounts and documents may be destroyed by the Liquidator.”Dated this 11 May 2026 Chong Ai LingLiquidatorNote: The Member entitled to attend and vote at the meeting may appoint a proxy (or in the case of a corporation, to appoint a representative) to attend and vote in his place. The Form of Proxy may be obtained from the office of the Liquidator located at SOHO Suites @ KLCC, Block A2, Level 32-3A, No. 20 Jalan Perak, 50450 Kuala Lumpur. The appointment of a proxy must be lodged at the Liquidators’ office at least forty eight (48) hours before the meeting.322 Notices 322 Notices 322 Notices 322 Notices 322 Notices 322 Notices 322 Notices
SPORTSMONDAY | MAY 11, 202629No sweat for Sinner … but Sabalenka suffers shock early exit in RomeJANNIK SINNER got his Italian Open campaign underway yesterday by swatting aside Sebastian Ofner 6-3, 6-4 to start his bid to extend a recordbreaking run of five straight Masters 1000 tournament victories. The world No. 1 delighted fans in the packed centre court stands with a predictably dominant display which left Austria’s Ofner little room to breathe, even in the breezy atmosphere of Rome. Sinner won his 24th consecutive match in one hour and 40 minutes, the 24-year-old barely breaking a sweat to set up a clash with Alexei Popyrin or Jakub Mensik in the third round. No Italian man has won at the Foro Italico since Adriano Panatta 50 years ago, and with Carlos Alcaraz out of action, Sinner is expected to go one better than last year when he lost the final to his great rival. Such was Sinner’s dominance that he had time to break into a smile when the match was stopped twice in the second set for spectator illnesses. “I’m very happy to be back here, it’s always been a very special tournament for me,” said Sinner. “I’m trying to get into a good match rhythm again even though I’ve played a lot in the last couple of months... I’m very happy and now let’s see what’s coming also in the next round.” Fourth seed Felix AugerAliassime suffered a shock secondround defeat at the hands of Argentina’s Mariano Navone, the Canadian losing to his 44th-ranked opponent in straight sets 7-6 (7-4), 7-6 (7-5). Women’s world No. 1 and favourite for overall victory, Aryna Sabalenka followed men’s tennis icon Novak Djokovic in going out early following a 2-6, 6-3, 7-5 loss to Sorana Cirstea. Sabalenka was visibly frustrated with her performance on centre court, muttering to herself with her shoulders slumped during an uncharacteristically sloppy display. “I feel like I didn’t play well from the beginning till the end. I started really well, but then I kind of dropped the level,” said Sabalenka. “Felt like my body was limiting me from performing on the highest level.” Jasmine Paolini’s defence of her Italian Open title came to an early end after the home favourite was knocked out by Elise Mertens, 4-6, 7-6 (7-5), 6-3. French Open champion Coco Gauff is still in the hunt after taking over two hours to beat Argentina’s Solana Sierra 5-7, 6-0, 6-4. – AFPDefending champ Jeeno retains lead at Americas OpenDEFENDING CHAMPION Jeeno Thitikul fired a 2-under 70 to take a two-shot lead into the final round of the LPGA Tour’s Mizuho Americas Open yesterday. The world No. 2 from Thailand, who had opened up a three-shot cushion after Friday’s second round, recovered from an early bogey to rattle in three birdies at Mountain Ridge Country Club in West Caldwell, New Jersey. With yesterday’s third round tee-times brought forward due to the forecast of poor weather, Jeeno saw her lead evaporate after her early bogey and a blistering start from Australia’s Hannah Green who was 5-under for the round after her first eight holes. But Jeeno steadied the ship, and as Green faded down the stretch with two bogeys on the back nine, the Thai star is now in position to retain her title after finishing the day on 10-under. Jeeno though said she is not getting ahead of herself as she looks to the final round. “It’s just golf - just another day, another tournament,” she said. “Another 18 holes tomorrow. It’s a new day and I don’t know what’s going to happen, just going to let golf be golf and then just go with the flow,” she said. France’s Celine Boutier is Jeeno’s nearest challenger. The 32-year-old from suburban Paris shot a 5-under 67 to finish the day on 8-under. South Korea’s Choi Hye-jin is alone in third on 7-under after a 6-under 66, one shot clear of China’s Yin Ruoning, Australia’s Green and Allisen Corpuz of the United States, who are tied for fourth on 6-under. – AFPSHORTSIraola lauds Bournemouth ‘soul’ MANAGER Andoni Iraola believes soul was the key to Bournemouth’s 1-0 win over Fulham at Craven Cottage as his team made it 16 Premier League games unbeaten to strengthen their grip on a European place. The second half was played 10 against 10 after red cards for Ryan Christie and Joachim Andersen and that helped open up a stale affair, from which the visitors profited to move to within two victories of Europa League qualification. Rayan struck the winner in the 53rd minute, rifling in his fifth goal for the club since arriving in January, as Fulham’s own European hopes were all but extinguished. “We spoke at half-time, the second half was about the soul of the team because it was 10 against 10, spaces everywhere, one against one duels,” said Iraola. “There were tired legs for sure at the end. You need the soul when you are running out of energy. We’ve shown this. Luckily for us we finished the job. “Considering we were playing 10 against 10, it’s more open, we were quite compact,” said Iraola. “The big chance they had comes from a long throw. Overall, I think we’ve been very solid.” Edwards planning clearout at Wolves after Brighton beating WOLVES BOSS Rob Edwards is intent on having a summer clearout after accusing some of his players of failing to follow instructions and showing a lack of interest during a woeful 3-0 defeat at Brighton. The Premier League’s bottom club, whose relegation to the Championship was confirmed last month, fell behind inside 35 seconds at the Amex Stadium to a Jack Hinshelwood header. Albion captain Lewis Dunk escaped the marking of Joao Gomes to nod home from a corner with just five minutes played before Yankuba Minteh completed the scoring late on. “It’s incredibly frustrating, it looked like we were still in our nice hotel for the first five minutes,” said Edwards. “The start of the game was atrocious. We find ourselves 1-0 down before we’ve really had a kick and then the defending for the corner was horrible. A couple of people not doing their jobs. “Two-nil down after five minutes against a team that’s already better than you, you’ve got slim to no chance.” Asked if he has given up on some members of his squad, Edwards replied: “Yeah, definitely. Some of them have got to go, we’re bottom of the League. It’s been embarrassing. They’ve got to go.” Saints hold Middlesbrough in playoff semi after spygate row SOUTHAMPTON ignored the controversy over their alleged spying on Middlesbrough to earn a 0-0 draw in the first leg of their Championship playoff semifinal on Saturday. The Saints have been charged with a breach of English Football League regulations after Middlesbrough accused them of spying on a training session this week. The allegations of unauthorised filming by someone connected to Southampton came two days before the clash at the Riverside Stadium. Middlesbrough flew out the blocks fuelled by a sense of injustice, with Tommy Conway going close on three occasions as Kim Hellberg’s team amassed 17 shots in the first half alone. Southampton were beaten 4-0 on Teesside earlier this season, but they improved after the break to nullify Middlesbrough’s threat. Tonda Eckert’s side came close to snatching victory, with Taylor Harwood-Bellis seeing a sixyard header crash back off the crossbar in the closing stages. Binoculars and branches were among the props brought by Middlesbrough fans to the game in a joking dig at Southampton’s espionage. Saints fans chanted “we’ll spy when we want” throughout the game. Rashid bowls Titans to win over RoyalsRASHID KHAN took four wickets for 33 runs as Gujarat Titans bowled out Rajasthan Royals for a 77-run win in the IPL yesterday. Kagiso Rabada also took two wickets and Jason Holder polished off the tail with three as Gujarat dismissed Rajasthan for 152 runs, after wonderkid Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored 36 off 16 balls. Earlier, skipper Shubman Gill hit 84 and Sai Sudharsan made 55 as Gujarat notched up 229-4 batting first. Rajasthan’s reply started in a quickfire manner as Sooryavanshi hit three fours and three sixes. After his dismissal, the hosts folded against Rashid’s guile. Gujarat climbed to second in the points’ table with their sixth win in 11 games. Rajasthan slipped to fifth after their fifth loss and their net run-rate took a huge hit. Shubman’s fourth half-century of the season came off 30 balls, and he put on 118 runs with Sudharsan for the first wicket. “They batted really well,” said Rajasthan captain Yashasvi Jaiswal. “There are days when you cannot bowl how you want to.” In reply, Sooryavanshi put Rajasthan on course initially with 38 runs off only 17 balls. The turning point came in the third over when the 15-year-old holed out off Mohammed Siraj. Afghanistan veteran spinner Rashid was nearly unplayable, running through the middle order, as Rajasthan slipped to 136-7 in 13.5 overs. “I tried to hit the right lengths in this game. Modern day cricket requires many variations,” said Rashid. – AFPFitzpatrick storms into Truist lead ENGLAND’S Alex Fitzpatrick stormed into a one-shot lead at the Truist Championship yesterday, firing a 7-under 64 in the latest impressive display of his fledgling PGA Tour career. Fitzpatrick drained eight birdies and one bogey to finish the third round on 14-under at Quail Hollow in Charlotte, North Carolina, one shot clear of fellow rookie Kristoffer Reitan of Norway, who also shot a 64. Fitzpatrick only earned his PGA Tour card after partnering elder brother Matt to victory at the Zurich Classic pairs tournament a fortnight ago, and followed that up with a respectable top-10 finish at the Cadillac Championship in Florida the previous week. Fitzpatrick, who played Quail Hollow regularly while at college at nearby Wake Forest University, admitted he was excited by the possibility of claiming a first solo PGA title in only his third start on tour. “It will be super cool, I get goosebumps kind of thinking about it,” Fitzpatrick said. “It would be amazing to do it by myself. “The first two weeks have been OK, so I’m pretty pleased. I’m just trying to enjoy every moment. This is all new for me.” The 27-year-old from Sheffield thrust himself into contention yesterday with an electrifying birdie spree on the front nine, picking up five birdies to move to 12-under and two shots clear at the turn. Fitzpatrick kept it rolling down the stretch, picking up a birdie on the 12th and just missing an 11-foot birdie putt on 14 that curled around the cup before lipping out. He narrowly missed a putt for eagle at the 15th, but tapped in for birdie to remain in control. There was a slight stumble on the the 16th, when he could only bogey after driving his second shot into a greenside bunker, but he responded instantly with a bogey on the 17th to edge clear of Reitan again. While Reitan is one behind, in-form Cameron Young signalled he is ready to make a charge after posting a sensational 8-under 63 that might have been better had it not been for a bogey on the 18th. – AFPAlex Fitzpatrick lines up a putt on the seventh hole during the third round of the Truist Championship at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina on Saturday. – AFPPIC
SPORTSMONDAY | MAY 11, 202630Jeersfor Arne… but Slot 100% convinced Liverpool will have different look next termHEAD COACH Arne Slot is “100% convinced” Liverpool will be a different team next season after a 1-1 draw at home to Chelsea was greeted with boos. The Dutchman became the personal target for the crowd when his substitution of 17-year-old winger Rio Ngumoha for the fitagain British record signing Alexander Isak in the 67th minute received the loudest jeers of the afternoon. Slot revealed afterwards the teenager was suffering from cramp but said he knew what the reaction would be. Another disappointing performance, having taken a sixth-minute lead through Ryan Gravenberch, left Slot facing more criticism from supporters but he retains the backing of the Anfield hierarchy and pledged to win back fans next season. “Yeah, I do. Not this season, by the way,” said the Dutchman when asked whether he could turn the crowd around. “This season they will have their opinion and it will not change but if we can have the summer that we are planning to have I am 100% convinced we will be a different team next season than we are now. “Different in terms of results, different in how things look. It is really clear what we are lacking this season and we are trying. One of the things we are lacking is players that are fit. “The players we have available now, like last week (in defeat at Manchester United), showed in the second half they want to give everything and try to push but it was not enough last week or this week to find that goal which we maybe deserved. “We’ve also seen a lot of times this season that being the dominant team does not lead to chance after chance after chance.” On Ngumoha, Slot added: “Not injured, he had cramps before then and he went to the floor and I had contact with him. That’s why I took him off. “People don’t expect you to take that player off, it wasn’t my intention to do. He is a good player but I don’t think he is at a level yet to play at 50 or 60% to make the difference. “Maybe the fans have a different opinion but not being fit enough to sprint (was the reason). I knew the moment his number went up that would be the reaction but that is not the reason.” Chelsea’s caretaker coach Calum McFarlane felt his side should have got more out of the game after Enzo Fernandez’s freekick equaliser 10 minutes before half-time. “Probably being a bit biased but we could have won the game,” he said. “We had some good moments. We could have come away with three points.” On the positive side, Levi Colwill made his first start of the season after a knee injury and McFarlane said he was “definitely” in contention to start this weekend’s FA Cup final against Manchester City. “I thought he was exceptional. Really pleased for Levi, it shows his talent and quality and his mentality,” he added. Having avoided a club record-equalling seventh successive defeat, the interim Chelsea boss added: “This club needs to win games of football and we haven’t done that. We are not happy with the form. “It is nice to have a complete performance. It would have been better with the win.” – The IndependentMICHAEL CARRICK admitted Manchester United had to “dig deep at times” to earn a Premier League draw against Sunderland. A goalless stalemate on Wearside saw the Black Cats enjoy the best of the opportunities throughout, going close through Chemsdine Talbi and Noah Sadiki early in the first half. After the break, United goalkeeper Senne Lammens was called into action to deny Brian Brobbey and the striker shortly turned provider for Lutsharel Geertruida, who hit the post. Joshua Zirkzee had nodded over for the visitors in the first half, while a late surge at the death saw efforts from Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbuemo blocked. United sealed Champions League qualification with victory over Liverpool the previous weekend and Carrick was focused on the positives after sealing a point. He said: “It was a tough game. Credit to Sunderland, I think we knew it was going to be a tough game. “We had to dig deep at times, it wasn’t our best, but to take something from the game when you’re not at your best is a good trait that we’re trying to build. There was obviously changes and sometimes you’re trying to find that rhythm a little bit. “I still quite liked a lot of the things to give us the foundation to then be able play better at certain times. To take the point and the clean sheet for what it is, I think is OK.” Sunderland head coach Regis Le Bris admitted there was some disappointment that his team were unable to win the game following a controlled display. The Black Cats’ performance was the first at the Stadium of Light since they were thrashed 5-0 by Nottingham Forest last month and a point keeps them 12th in the table, with two games remaining. Asked if he felt disappointed not to win in the end, Le Bris said: “Yes a bit. It was the mood in the dressing room, probably in the stands as well, which is a good sign. We created probably enough chances at least to score and I think we defended well. “We conceded one shot on target just at the end against a strong squad with many good players and game changers – overall, the game was positive. “It’s always a balance, the way you defend and you work hard as a team to control different players and patterns. “At the same time, you want to control the game, so taking risks under pressure sometimes to create chances. “Last game at home it wasn’t a good balance. I think today it was, but we were not clinical enough in the final third.” – The IndependentDevils had to dig deep: CarrickŰ BY CARL MARKHAMŰ BY REBECCA JOHNSON6129/2026 10/05/2026 (SUN)7203 6873 9556816131651785319699551858719643060251929672005548833262442201603379582557305162123,672,529.76720372037203955695566873955695566873687372036873443,032.53720368739556 MONKEY1241472763276376366275 6 32 61151261512651261261151211511151 18,299,389.892,857,582.948 41 16 17 28 33100,000.002 14 15 30 37 527 13 19 27 29 50 4129,936,057.826 %2$5ffi 5$7ffifl 5$7'UDZ'DWHffl 6XQ 'UDZ1Rfflffiflffiffi ffi flflfl ffifl fl flffifl fl ffi flffi flffi flffi ffifl fl fl fl50ffiffi ffi ffi fl fl ffi fl fl ffi505050fl50ffiffiffi flffi ffi flflfl ffifl ffifl flflflffifl fl ffi flflffi flffi ffiffiflffi ffifl ffifl flffifl fl50ffiffifl ffiflflffi flffiffifl flffiGPF*2OR\\DOW\\UHZDUGV±3OD\\(DUQ5HGHHP ffi flLiverpool’s Milos Kerkez (back) challenges Chelsea’s Cole Palmer during the English Premier League match at Anfield, Liverpool on Saturday. – AFPPIC
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Aidil said his players displayed great determination and composure throughout the match, with forward Jerome Etame stealing the spotlight after netting his maiden hattrick for the club. “I think the boys executed the game plan very well and came into the match with a strong desire to win. We are very happy for Etame on his first hattrick and hopefully he can continue this momentum,” Aidil said after the match. Cameroonian import Etame scored in the 40th, 71st and 87th minutes while Melaka’s lone goal was scored by Muhamad Umar Hakeem Suhar Rezwan in the 47th minute. Aidil said the victory has boosted the squad’s confidence ahead of their final league match of the season. The former Singapore international described the club’s achievements this season as remarkable, considering many within the team had never experienced competing at such a high level before. “It is not easy for a small club like us to be in this situation. Some players have experience, but most do not. However, this shows everyone is hungry to achieve something special and create another chapter of history for Kuching City,” he added. Etame broke the deadlock with a free-kick in the 40th minute to put the Cats ahead before the end of the first half. As the second half resumed, Melaka did not wait long to equalise, as Muhamad Umar Hakeem Suhar Rezwan executed a solo run before beating Kuching City goalkeeper Muhammad Haziq Nadzli in the 47th minute. However, Etame put Kuching back in front in the 71st minute following an assist from Jimmy Raymond, before completing his hattrick with a solo run after receiving a pass from Gabriel Tamin in the 87th minute. With one match remaining this season, Kuching City now sits in second place with 50 points after 23 matches, just one point ahead of third-placed Selangor FC. Kuching City is scheduled to host Kuala Lumpur City FC in their final league match at the State Stadium on Sunday, while Selangor will face PDRM FC at the Petaling Jaya City Council Stadium. Despite already reaching the FA Cup semifinals and the National Cup final, Aidil said the team remain determined to finish strongly in the league. Aidil called on supporters to turn up in full force for the club’s final home match of the season. Meanwhile, Gabriel Peres emerged as the hero for Sabah FC, scoring a late penalty to ensure “Sang Badak” recorded a 1-0 win over Brunei representative DPMM FC in another match at the Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei. – BernamaENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE: Liverpool 1 (Gravenberch 6) Chelsea 1 (Fernandez 35), Brighton 3 (Hinshelwood 1, Dunk 5, Minteh 86) Wolves 0, Fulham 0 Bournemouth 1 (Rayan 53), Sunderland 0 Manchester United 0, Manchester City 3 (Doku 60, Haaland 75, Marmoush 90+2) Brentford 0. P W D L F A Pts Arsenal 35 23 7 5 67 26 76 Man City 35 22 8 5 72 32 74 Man Utd 36 18 11 7 63 48 65 Liverpool 36 17 8 11 60 48 59 Aston Villa 35 17 7 11 48 44 58 Bournemouth 36 13 16 7 56 52 55 Brighton 36 14 11 11 52 42 53 Brentford 36 14 9 13 52 49 51 Chelsea 36 13 10 13 55 49 49 Everton 35 13 9 13 44 44 48 Fulham 36 14 6 16 44 50 48 Sunderland 36 12 12 12 37 46 48 Newcastle 35 13 6 16 49 51 45 Leeds 35 10 13 12 47 52 43 Crystal Palace 34 11 10 13 36 42 43 Nottm Forest 35 11 9 15 44 46 42 Tottenham 35 9 10 16 45 54 37 West Ham 35 9 9 17 42 61 36 Burnley 35 4 8 23 35 71 20 Wolves 36 3 9 24 25 66 18 CHAMPIONSHIP (Promotion playoffs semifinal): M’brough 0 Southampton 0.LA LIGA: Elche 1 (Rodriguez 72) Alaves 1 (Martinez 51-pen), Sevilla 2 (Castrin 82, Adams 90+1) Espanyol 1 (Dolan 56),Atletico Madrid 0 Celta Vigo 1 (Iglesias 62), Real Sociedad 2 (Oskarsson 79,Oyarzabal 90+1-pen) Real Betis 2 (Antony 39, Abde 47).TOP 6 P W D L F A PtsBarcelona 34 29 1 4 89 31 88 Real Madrid 34 24 5 5 70 31 77 Villarreal 34 21 5 8 64 39 68 Atleti 35 19 6 10 58 38 63 Real Betis 35 13 15 7 54 43 54 Celta Vigo 35 13 11 11 49 44 50 Getafe 34 13 5 16 28 36 44 SERIE A: Cagliari 0 Udinese 2 (Buksa 56, Gueye 90+6), Lazio 0 Inter Milan 3 (Martinez 6, Sucic 39, Mkhitaryan 76), Lecce 0 Juventus 1 (Vlahovic 1). TOP 6 P W D L F A PtsInter Milan 36 27 4 5 85 31 85Napoli 35 21 7 7 52 33 70 Juventus 36 19 11 6 59 30 68 AC Milan 35 19 10 6 48 29 67 Roma 35 20 4 11 52 29 64 Como 35 17 11 7 59 28 62 BUNDESLIGA: Stuttgart 3 Bayer Leverkusen 1, Hoffenheim 1 Werder Bremen 0, Augsburg 3 Borussia Moenchengladbach 1, RB Leipzig 2 St Pauli 1, Wolfsburg 0 Bayern Munich 1.Top 6 P W D L F A PtsBayern 33 27 5 1 117 35 86 Dortmund 33 21 7 5 68 34 70 RB Leipzig 33 20 5 8 65 43 65 Stuttgart 33 18 7 8 69 47 61 Hoffenheim 33 18 7 8 65 48 61 Leverkusen 33 17 7 9 67 46 58 Freiburg 32 12 8 12 45 53 44 CHAMPIONS RELEGATEDRESULTS & STANDINGSFOOTBALL FANS are staying away from stadiums as the domestic league is no longer competitively balanced, with the dominance of Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) reducing overall excitement and match day unpredictability, according to sports analyst Dr Zulakbal Abd Karim. Zulakbal said while the Malaysian League has seen an improvement in its international standing and ranking in recent years, the progress must be examined alongside the realities on the ground. He stressed that the perception of a “nonŰ BY ZUJ AHSAN [email protected] home or follow updates on their phones. The culture of queuing for tickets or going to stadiums has declined,” he added. While acknowledging the convenience of modern viewing habits, he warned that declining stadium attendance have direct financial implications for clubs, particularly in terms of ticket revenue. He said matchday income remains one of the key revenue streams in football, alongside sponsorship and broadcasting rights. “When fans stop coming to stadiums, clubs lose one of their most important sources of income.” Using an analogy, Zulakbal said that football fans are unlikely to go to the stadium if they already know how the story ends — like watching a film where the ending has already been revealed from the beginning. “When you watch a thriller movie, you wouldn’t be excited anymore when you already know how it will end.” He however lauds the recent strong turnout figures in Negeri Sembilan and urge other clubs to use it as an example of how fan engagement can still be revived. He added that improving competitiveness across the league is essential not only for rankings, but also for long-term sustainability of Malaysian football. JDT clinched their 12th straight Malaysian Super League title in March and became the first team to score more than 100 goal in a single league season. Cats close in on No. 2 spotKuching’s Jerome Etame (left) in action against Melaka’s Noel Abgre during the Malaysian Super League match at the City Stadium on Saturday night. – @kuchingcityfc_official/Instagram
theSun is published and printed by Sun Media Corporation Sdn Bhd (221220-K) of Lot 6, Jalan 51/217, 46050 Petaling Jaya, Selangor. Tel: 03-7784 6688 • Tel (Editorial): 03-7784 6688 Fax: 03-7785 2625 Email: [email protected] • Tel (Advertising): 03-7784 8888 Email: [email protected] www.thesun.my Free access to iPaper PDF Download SCAN MEMalaysian PaperRead iPaper at Malaysian Paperor download from appthe App Store or Google PlayTM.Malaysian PaperMONDAY | MAY 11, 2026SCAN MEPep salutes DokuMan City star drives title challenge, inspires win over BrentfordJEREMY DOKU struck again as Manchester City kept their title hopes alive with a vital 3-0 win over Brentford in the Premier League yesterday. The winger scored his fifth goal in six games before Erling Haaland and Omar Marmoush wrapped up a victory at the Etihad Stadium that cut Arsenal’s advantage at the top to two points. Both contenders now have three games to play, with Arsenal the next in action at relegation-threatened West Ham overnight. After last Monday’s frustrating draw at Everton, City needed to win to keep any pressure on the Gunners and – as at Hill Dickinson Stadium, where they were facing defeat until the final moments, Doku came to their rescue. The Belgian struck in now trademark style to break the deadlock on the hour with a fine curling shot before Haaland and substitute Marmoush made the points certain. Victory was not without controversy, however, as European hopefuls Brentford had two penalty appeals turned down and City captain Bernardo Silva might have been sent off on another day for lashing out. But ultimately City, who were again missing the influential Rodri, did what they needed to do. “Jeremy is outstanding in many things. Looks like a final product already and of course he can improve,” Guardiola said. “Always had this incredible ability to dribble and to make action and connection, it’s outstanding. “But now it’s winning games. I’m so incredibly pleased to have a guy that brings energy and that can score goals.” Arsenal will clinch the title if they win their last three games against West Ham, Burnley and Crystal Palace. “We will see, that is not in our hands. We will do our job. We didn’t do it perfectly with Everton. We will do our job and wait,” Guardiola said. “We suffered in the first minutes today but after that we played a really good game. Especially left side in the first half, both sides in the second.” Guardiola conceded City’s failure to close out games at times this season is likely to prove their undoing. “Everton was the real proof, 3-1 down and emotions. The second half we give away. It happened last season many times, now we’re more solid but we still give away,” he said. “That’s football, it’s how you react. I’m pleased for the way we have done it.” Guardiola concluded his post-match press conference with a pointed “Come on you Irons,“ ahead of Arsenal’s overnight game at the London Stadium. “I love to be here again,” he said. “We finish second again this season minimum so I love it. I didn’t enjoy last season and that moment when we were fighting to qualify for the Champions League was so difficult. “But the Carabao Cup is in our pocket and the FA Cup Final at Wembley is the most beautiful day of the season and I love it.” Doku, who scored twice at Everton last week, was once again City’s leading light. He terrorised Brentford right-back Michael Kayode and his superbly struck goal was key in opening up the game. “This season he made a step forward that players must do to try to do better and better and it belongs absolutely to him, the confidence,” said Guardiola. “In good teams you always need people up front – not just Erling, attacking midfielders and wingers need to make actions like that to win games.” Brentford left the Etihad Stadium frustrated after two penalty shouts were waved away by referee Michael Salisbury. Keith Andrews accepted Matheus Nunes perhaps got a touch on the ball when he tangled with Kevin Schade as the last man in the first half, but was perplexed that a spot-kick was not given when Nunes again challenged Schade as he prepared to strike with the game at 1-0. “The one in the second half when Kev is going through and (Igor) Thiago squares it to him, in what world he goes down unless there’s contact is beyond me because there’s a goal there for him to get it to 1-1,” he said. “That’s probably the one I’m struggling to comprehend a little bit. “The comment I heard was there’s not enough contact. For someone who is as quick as Kevin Schade with his eyes on goal, I don’t know how much contact he’s looking for.” Despite that, Andrews saw plenty of positives. “We started the second half really well,” he said. “The reality is their first goal is a wonder strike, second goal is a tad scruffy and then the third goal, we’re chasing the game and leaving spaces. “I liked a lot of what we did, I liked the approach. I don’t love the scoreline but there is a lot to take back with us.” – AFP/The IndependentDevils had to dig deep: Carrick Story on -page 30Lacklustre Super League -ality is their first goal is a wondend goal is a tad scruffy and then thwe’re chasing the game and leavind a lot of what we did, I liked thh. I don’t love the scoreline but thero take back with us.” – AFP/ThntStory on page 31Brentford’s Dango Ouattara (left) battles for possession against City’s Jeremy Doku during the English Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadium yesterday. – AFPPIC