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English the way
█ BY MUHAMMAD YUSRY
[email protected] oUnderprivileged rejected from
scholarship programmes due to inability
PETALING JAYA: The English language to communicate in the language
should not be politicised, in the interest
of eradicating the linguistic divide underprivileged) were mostly rejected because language of our British colonialists, “The English language has an
between the privileged and the they lacked basic communication skills in the fact is when world leaders meet at enormous impact on the state’s
underserved, said education experts. English. conferences, they will speak in this cultural evolution and Turn to
language. sustenance of the labour pool. In
Ainee Adina Noor Adlan, who is executive “If Malaysians want to work in multinational some ways, it is also an integral —
director of education-based social enterprise corporations, we must have a decent command “We don’t want our children to be
LeapEd Services, said there is a huge disparity of English to communicate with foreign left behind so we have to put our page 3
in English proficiency between urban and rural colleagues,” she said, adding that most emotions aside and think of the
Malaysians. textbooks and research papers are published in country’s future. Don’t politicise the use part of the people’s critical-thinking
English. of English or Bahasa Melayu as it will skills.”
“English in our education system is a hot serve no benefit to the nation,” she said.
topic. There are a lot of arguments for using “So, if students cannot access the references
Bahasa Melayu or English as the medium of due to language barriers, they will be left Nina said to overhaul the education
instruction. Nonetheless, we cannot deny that behind and may end up not graduating, and system and implement English as the
rural Malaysians are at a disadvantage as their that is bad.” medium of instruction, educators need
English proficiency is wanting. to be taught the language first so that they
Nina said to address the issue, English must have a good command of it.
“Those who come from privileged families be used as the medium of instruction in
have a decent command of the English schools. “If we don’t teach our educators first,
language. They go to private schools, mingle then the whole project will fail. If English
with international students, are taught by good “We can mould future generations by teachers are not at the level needed to
teachers and get a first-class education. teaching them in English from Year One. educate, what can students get out
Research has shown that children will pick up a of them?”
“But the underserved can only rely on lot of things when they are young.
English classes while in school. Even then, On Monday, while emphasising the
some of the English teachers themselves have a “Some might say that we cannot implement importance of Bahasa Melayu as the national
poor command of the language, so how can this as it threatens the position and standing of language, Kapit District Council chairman
they teach it?” the national language. Here is where politics Lating Minggang suggested that Sarawak
come in, but such thinking is totally out of sync explore returning the medium of instruction in
Nina said underserved students will be at a with reality. the education system to English.
disadvantage after they leave school and enrol
for higher education courses. “While we cannot deny that English is the

“I have spoken to some organisations that
offer scholarships to the underprivileged,
and they spoke about how they (the

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King, Queen fulfil young leukaemiapatient’s dream

KUALA LUMPUR: The Yang The visit was organised by a Tunku Azizah said she would try was unable to do so due to her executive officer Irene Tan said they
di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah non-governmental organisation to fulfil the girl’s dream of tasting her ongoing treatment. were happy to fulfil Mya Zara’s
Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah Make-A-Wish Malaysia to fulfil the home-cooked meal. dream.
and Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku childhood dream of the 15-year-old “Even though I cannot go to Istana
Hajah Azizah Aminah Maimunah girl to meet the King and Queen. The King and Queen also spent Negara, the Queen said she will cook “We always work with hospitals to
Iskandariah yesterday visited over an hour visiting 25 other something for me. fulfil children’s wishes. Mya Zara was
leukaemia patient Mya Zara Damia During the visit, Al-Sultan children with cancer and meeting so happy when she found out that the
Faizal at the Universiti Kebangsaan Abdullah advised Mya Zara to eat with parents and staff at the hospital’s “I’m so excited because I have King and Queen were visiting. She
Malaysia Specialist Children’s and rest well, while praying for her to Haematology-Oncology Ward. watched on television how she wanted to borrow a baju kurung from
Hospital in Cheras. recover soon and be able to return to always cooked for the people. I might the nurses so that she would look
school and meet with her friends. Mya Zara said she initially have a chance to taste it too.” nice for the occasion” she added.
planned to visit Istana Negara, but
Make-A-Wish Malaysia chief

‘No need to Alternative sentence
declare climate proposal ‘positive move’
emergency’
█ BY MUHAMMAD YUSRY o Giving discretion to courts to impose rehabilitate where possible. While
TANAH MERAH: The floods which have [email protected] punishments other than death is the correct families of victims may be angry
hit several states in the country do not way as one has right to repent, say experts and demand revenge, society must
warrant the government to declare a PETALING JAYA: Human rights rise above ‘a life for a life’ concept
climate emergency yet. activists say reviewing the and move to other forms of
implementation of alternative punishment.
Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin sentences that were proposed for 34
Nasution Ismail said there are certain offences which carry the death “Society may not be happy with
processes and evaluations that have to penalty is a “positive move”. will present the following – Penal “So having Feb 23 next year as this and accuse the government of
be carried out before such a declaration They were giving their views on Code (Amendment) 2022, Criminal the deadline is good and needed in being lenient, but I don’t think that’s
can be made. Law and Institutional Reforms Procedure Code (Amendment) any new announcement of legal the case.
Minister Datuk Seri Azalina 2022, Criminal Justice Act reforms.
“For the moment, there is no need to Othman’s statement on (Amendment) 2022, Kidnapping “A lengthy jail time is a huge
declare a climate emergency because Wednesday, that said laws related to Act (Amendment) 2022, Firearms “Giving discretion to the courts punishment too. The judicial
the situation (flooding) is still under the abolition of the death penalty (Increased Penalties) Act to impose the death sentence is the system is fallible and any
control. are expected to be tabled in (Amendment) 2022, Arms Act correct way while society learns and miscarriage, if discovered later,
Parliament in February next year, as (Amendment) 2022, and the grows in its understanding. can’t be undone in cases where the
“On the whole, the flood operation is the sentences had been reviewed by Dangerous Drugs Act convicted person has been put to
running well, with reports submitted the Attorney-General’s Chambers. (Amendment) 2022. “In the meantime, other death,” he said.
regularly,” he said after handing aid to She stressed that the Former Human Rights progressive forums in criminal
flood evacuees at a relief centre in Alor amendments to the Acts would not Commission of Malaysia justice system management could Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Pasir yesterday. abolish the death penalty, but commissioner Jerald Joseph told be considered,” he said. law professor Datuk Noor Aziah
instead give discretion to the courts. theSun the decision has been long Mohd Awal said alternative
Earlier, media reports stated that Azalina said it covered 11 overdue because the death penalty Joseph, who is also an adviser to sentences can preserve life.
Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul offences under the Penal Code and is an archaic form of punitive justice Pusat Komas, an organisation that
Rahman had filed an emergency motion Firearms (Increased Penalties) Act from thousands of years ago. fights racism and racial “No matter what crime one has
under Standing Orders 18(1) and 18(2) 1971 and 23 offences where the “This is a positive move to be discrimination, said society has committed, one has a right to
with Dewan Rakyat Speaker Datuk court has discretion over imposing made. Congratulations on the evolved over the years and repent and seek forgiveness from
Johari Abdul seeking the Dewan Rakyat the death penalty under the Penal commitment to review mandatory alternative forms of sentences can victims, society and God.
to declare a climate emergency and Code, Arms Act 1960, Firearms death sentences. be meted out.
discuss immediate flood mitigation (Increased Penalties) Act 1971 and “We were pleased by the “Now, many countries have
measures to minimise the damage to the Kidnapping Act 1961. announcement made previously, “The modern development of resorted to alternative punishments
country, especially along the east coast “The government has also but there was no timeline for the the justice system is moving such as restorative justice.
of the peninsula. – Bernama agreed to amend related Acts and amendments to be made. towards rehabilitation and
restorative justice, which means the “For children, diversion is one of
Armed forces to convict pays for the crime, which is the forms of restorative justice.
send necessities the justice element. Heavy fines and imprisonment are
to Terengganu severe punishments and that is
“However, society also has to enough to ensure the offender
CHUKAI: The Defence Ministry has repent,” she said.
been instructed to mobilise armed
forces trucks to transport food supplies FIRST-HAND
and basic necessities to Terengganu LOOK ... Health
today in preparation for the second Minister Dr Zaliha
wave of floods in the state. Mustafa boards a
truck to check the
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri flood situation
Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said this was while visiting the
to ensure there would be adequate Pasir Mas health
supply of food and basic necessities, as office in Kelantan
well as transport such as boats for flood yesterday.
relief. – BERNAMAPIC

“The government will make Asean, Japan to mark 50 years of friendship
optimum preparation to ensure
coordinatiion among all agencies and KUALA LUMPUR: The Asean- automatic translation in 12 major Japan will hold a wide range of will be available on the website’s
welfare bodies,” he said, after checking Japan Centre (AJC) has launched a languages spoken in the Asean events in the Asean countries or event calendar,” it said.
the flood situation in Kampung Bukit special website dedicated to the countries is available. Japan.
Mentok here yesterday. 50th year of Asean-Japan friendship A series of campaigns, titled
and cooperation to celebrate the Next year, commemorative “These events will be permitted “Golden Bridge”, will also be
Accompanying him were Kijal anniversary next year. events for the 50th year anniversary to use the official logo and conducted.
assemblyman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad will be held in the Asean countries catchphrase of the 50th year of
Said, Terengganu police chief Datuk AJC said the website is primarily and Japan throughout the year. Asean-Japan friendship and Log on to the website:
Rohaimi Md Isa and Fire and Rescue in Japanese language, while cooperation, and their information https://aseanjapan50.jp/ for more
Department deputy director-general “The governments of Asean and details. – Bernama
(operations) Datuk Abdul Wahab Mat
Yasin.

He added that the Health Ministry
would also monitor diseases during
floods and post-floods.

Ahmad Zahid, who is also the
National Disaster Management
Committee chairman, said the
Terengganu state secretary and the
eight district officers were told to
remind residents to be vigilant and to
evacuate immediately when asked to
do so by authorities.

Meanwhile, Ahmad Zahid, who is
also the Rural and Regional
Development minister, said the Putra
Malaysia club under the Umno welfare
bureau had also sent three trailers
carrying food aid worth RM180,000 to
relief centres in Kemaman. – Bernama

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Michelin honour for local cuisine

o Restaurateurs elated over according of star “With a guide like this, you are no dish bring out. neighbouring countries such as
rating to four establishments, awards to 32 longer just a cook or a waiter in a “We have clear dishes and others Thailand and Indonesia.”
food-related business. The guide
█ BY ARINA MUSTHAFA awarded such an honour is a elevates the entire standard and that are light to the palate, or a strong Zabidi said De.Wan 1958 by Chef
[email protected] validation of Malaysian food. credibility of the local F&B industry.” and thick broth. We have foods that Wan is a multi-award restaurant that
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia recently warm you up on rainy days and cool serves Malay cuisine that were built
gained a spot on the list of countries “The Michelin Guide is Lim added that through the guide, you down on a hot, sunny afternoon,” upon celebrity chef Redzuawan
to visit, thanks to an amazing culinary prestigious and internationally Malaysia could attract foreign talents he added. Ismail’s idea of presenting authentic
review in the Michelin Guide Kuala renowned. Almost all countries that such as notable international brands Malay dishes to the international
Lumpur and Penang 2023, which promote gastronomy tourism and and influential chefs to come and Chef Zabidi Ibrahim from De.Wan audience.
features 97 restaurants, with four pride themselves as having a good invest in the local food sector. 1958 by Chef Wan said recognition
being accorded one Michelin Star food culture would have a Michelin for a restaurant through the Michelin “Working with Chef Wan is an
and 32 receiving the Bib Gourmand Guide specifically for their cities,” he He said as a country that Guide highlights the significance of invaluable experience. He often
award for offering great food at told theSun. celebrates diversity, local cuisine Malay cuisine as being on par with stressed on the freshness of
affordable prices. reflects the variety, depth and layers other established fine dining the ingredients, the unique
Lim said from the food and of society. restaurants around the world. characteristics of each spice, and the
Restaurant and Bistro Owners beverage (F&B) industry standpoint, importance of finding the balance
Association vice-president Jeremy the Michelin Guide helps to “Each ethnicity in every state “I am very grateful that our between strong flavours.
Lim said for Malaysian restaurants in incorporate the next generation’s brings their distinctive colour to the restaurant received the Bib
Kuala Lumpur and Penang to be restaurateurs, entrepreneurs, chefs plate, where there is something for Gourmand award. With this, we can “I think that is the reason behind
and service staff into a world-class everyone ... even for people who have continue to highlight the uniqueness the restaurant getting the Bib
culinary experience. strict religious or health-related diets of Malay cuisine to a much broader Gourmand award,” he said, adding
such as those who practise halal diets audience. that he hopes that the Tourism, Arts,
and vegetarianism. and Culture Ministry would play a
“Malay cuisine is still far behind in part in raising the standard of Malay
“The diversity of our food could terms of popularity and international cuisine globally.
also translate to the flavours that each recognition in comparison to

CNY gifts campaign for senior citizens ‘National emphasis
on English needed’
PETALING JAYA: The 36th Sports Toto The campaign, that is open to needy senior allowed to collect the items.
Chinese New Year Ang Pow Donation citizens aged 60 and above, will be held in 48 He also said senior citizens from other “The use of English language needs to be
Campaign hosted by STM Lottery Sdn Bhd towns and cities nationwide. To usher in strengthened in the state since the language is
(formerly known as Sports Toto Malaysia Sdn Chinese New Year, it will be launched on Jan locations are required to register at an also being used in global markets,” he said when
Bhd) will be held from Jan 12 to 17. 12 at the Boulevard in Berjaya Times Square, earlier date. commenting on a move by Sarawak Premier
Kuala Lumpur. Tan Sri Abang Johari Abang Openg
STM Lottery senior communications “Please visit the nearest Sports Toto outlet to amend the Malaysia
manager Giam Say Khoon said the campaign, “We would like to thank Berjaya Times or our website www.sportstoto.com.my for Agreement 1963 with the unity
which is a Sports Toto tradition, was Square for joining us and exercising its registration details, or call the Sports Toto government to allow the state From
converted to small private donation exercises corporate social responsibility as the venue customer careline at 03-2148 9779 for more to use both English and Bahasa
over the past two years due to the Covid-19 sponsor.” information on the campaign.” Melayu as its official languages. front
pandemic. page
Eligible senior citizens from Klang Valley Since the start of the campaign in 1988, the
“We are happy to announce that it has who wish to join the campaign launch are company has contributed over RM23.1 On a suggestion to change the
returned to its original event form, that is advised to go to the venue before 9am with million worth of ang pow and hampers to medium of instruction to English,
always eagerly anticipated by senior citizens their MyKad. more than 418,000 senior citizens nationwide. National Council of Professors senior fellow
in the country. Datuk Dr Jeniri Amir said while it is a good
Giam said the distribution of gift items will The campaign is part of the Helping Hands suggestion, he believes more in effective
“We welcome them with open arms to join start from 9am based on a first-come, first- programme, a corporate social responsibility teaching methodologies.
this auspicious event again,” he said. served basis, adding that third parties are not and sustainability initiative by STM Lottery to
share, give and care for the community.

“Yes, English is good as a medium of
instruction. If underprivileged students don’t
master the basics of English, they will certainly
be at a disadvantage.
“I believe the whole education system needs
a revamp and greater emphasis should be given
to the English language nationally, not just in
Sarawak. Teachers need to be proficient in
English and also encourage their students to
read publications in the language as this has
been proven to raise their command of it.”
To achieve this, Jeniri suggested schools be
allocated funds to provide students with proper
reading materials.
“Do they have enough books? Is the library
functioning well? We must encourage them to
read. I do this with my daughter. Whenever she
finishes a book, I’ll give her a small token
of appreciation to show her that she has
achieved something. She also reads English
novels and books.
“Reading has become a habit with her and
with that, she learns new words every day.
Learning never stops,” he said.

STM Lottery staff with the company mascot at Berjaya Times Square. – PIC COURTESY OF STM LOTTERY Four low-cost housing
projects for Perak
RTM govt’s main medium for news reach
IPOH: The Perak government plans to build
KUALA LUMPUR: Radio Televisyen Malaysia also grow along with current needs. not only television channels, but also national four new People’s Housing Projects (PPR)
(RTM) remains the main medium for the “RTM plays a very important role, and state radio channels in various languages, to enable low-income individuals and
government to disseminate authentic to ensure that no one is left behind,” she said displaced squatters to live in a comfortable and
information to the people, said especially in helping the government to after visiting Angkasapuri yesterday. affordable home, the state legislative assembly
Communications and Digital Deputy disseminate true and authentic information was told yesterday.
Minister Teo Nie Ching. to the people free of charge because there are Teo said digitisation of information
other platforms available out there (offering dissemination was also paramount and in line State Housing and Local Government
She said in line with the important roles the same services), but for a fee. with RTM’s goals and objectives. Committee chairman Sandrea Ng Shy Ching
played by the agency, as well as the rapid said to date, there were 16 PPR projects
development of digital information and “So, that is why RTM becomes the main It was Teo’s first visit and briefing session comprising 2,876 units throughout the state.
technology, the broadcasting industry should platform for the government. I am impressed with the Broadcasting Department since her
to see the various channels offered by RTM, appointment as deputy minister. – Bernama “We have received 1,378 applications for PPR
homes this year and most of them have to be
put on the waiting list for now.

“The state government, through the Perak
Housing and Property Board, has proposed four
sites for the construction of PPR units to the
(local government development) ministry. We
hope the applications will be approved soon to
help more people get a PPR house,” she said in
reply to a question from Datuk Zainol Fadzi
Paharuddin (Bersatu-Sungai Manik).
– Bernama

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Four more bodies found at Batang Kali landslide site

BATANG KALI: Four more bodies were found “Their identities have yet to be ascertained, find the remaining three victims was “The team detected the tent and other
yesterday at the site of the Father’s Organic so we cannot confirm whether they are family temporarily suspended at 2.30pm yesterday, personal belongings through excavation
Farm landslide, bringing the death toll to 30. members.” following heavy rain at the control posts. works, before the sniffer dogs were sent in and
the four bodies were recovered.”
Hulu Selangor police chief Supt Suffian All the bodies were taken to the Sungai At 3.25pm, the rain was still pouring and
Abdullah confirmed the recovery of the latest Buloh Hospital for post-mortem. sniffer dogs from the K9 unit were brought out On the SAR operation, Wan Md Razali said
bodies. to the search area. Armed Forces and General Operations Force
Suffian also said police had received three personnel were mobilised from 9am to
He said the four bodies – a man, woman, missing persons reports involving victims who Meanwhile, Selangor Fire and Rescue conduct inspections, including at the nearby
boy and a girl were found rolled up in a tent at have not been found or whose bodies had yet Department deputy director Wan Md Razali river, to see if there are any victims outside the
11.04am, at a depth of seven metres. They to be identified. Wan Ismail said the search team found signs landslide area. – Bernama
were fully-dressed. of the four bodies at 10.43am.
He said the search and rescue operation to

Chong Moi Eng showing the colourful tangyuan she made at her home at Bukit Mertajam in Penang yesterday. – MASRY CHE ANI/THESUN I am not prepared
to testify, Najib tells
Celebrating ‘hope for winter’ High Court

o Without four seasons of other countries, Dong Zhi which is the equivalent of the Chinese KUALA LUMPUR: Former prime minister
festival observed in Malaysia for cultural and familial ties Valentine’s Day and the Mid-Autumn Festival Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak told the High
that is celebrated with colourful lanterns, the Court yesterday that he was not prepared to
█ BY ARINA MUSTHAFA festival and is made of glutinous rice flour. It is eating of mooncakes and a bigger scale of testify in the trial of Tan Sri Shahrir Ab Samad,
[email protected] shaped into little round balls to signify gatherings to admire the supposedly brightest who is facing charges of failing to declare
PETALING JAYA: Often overshadowed by the togetherness or wholesomeness. moonlight of the year. RM1 million allegedly received from him,
Lunar New Year in early spring, the Winter without the presence of his lawyer.
Solstice festival or Dong Zhi festival is seen as a In Malaysia, she said the Winter Solstice “As the global community is accelerating
rather low-key celebration by comparison, festival is celebrated by the Chinese for the into the digital culture and transitioning to the Najib, 69, who is the prosecution’s 23rd
although it is celebrated annually by ethnic delight of savouring colourful tangyuan with age of artificial intelligence, I believe human witness, said his lawyer, Tan Sri Muhammad
Chinese to commemorate the end of autumn family members, friends, and colleagues. culture, values and identity should be Shafee Abdullah, could not be in court as he
and the beginning of winter. cherished even more.” was out of town.
“Some tangyuan are stuffed with red bean
Universiti Malaya Chinese Studies paste, ground peanuts or black sesame seed Cindy Chan Sze Yee, 22, celebrates the “I request to testify on Jan 5 and at that time
Department senior lecturer, Dr Florence Kuek, paste, which may be served as a meal by itself. Winter Solstice festival every year with her my lawyer will be present because it is
said the Winter Solstice (the time of the year, not Accompanying tangyuan is a slightly family in Miri. important for my lawyer to be with me,” said
the festival) marks the shortest day and longest sweetened ginger broth, which was initially Najib.
night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. eaten to warm the body in the cold of winter. Chan said although the preparation for the
festival is not as elaborate as for Chinese New DPP Rasyidah Murni Azmi requested that
“This ancient festive season reminded the “In recent years, tangyuan has come in Year, her family would always make and eat the court consider the matter.
Chinese that the coldest days of winter are many interesting forms. Instead of the tangyuan in the morning and have a hearty
approaching so that people will be mindful to traditional reddish-pink and white round dinner with her extended family on the night of Lawyer Datuk Firoz Hussein Ahmad
keep themselves warm after celebrating this ball-shaped tangyuan, there are ones that are the festival. Jamaluddin, representing Shahrir, did not
festive day. shaped like pandas, bears, or even snowmen as object to it.
Christmas is just around the corner.” “While it is not compulsory to have fish
“Celebrating the Winter Solstice festival dishes or even 10 types of dishes to serve at Judge Datuk Muhammad Jamil Hussin
expresses the hope for the dawning of winter. Kuek said unlike Chinese New Year (the first dinnertime, our family would always make time then set Jan 5 for Najib to appear in court to
However, in Malaysia, where there is no winter day of the Lunar New Year), the Winter Solstice for a small reunion.” testify in the case.
season, ethnic Chinese celebrate it purely for its festival is not a national holiday, even in China.
cultural and familial symbolism of Thus, she said, it could easily be forgotten, Since Malaysia is a tropical country, where it Following which, the trial continued with
wholesomeness,” she told theSun. especially when Christmas and New Year is hot and humid all year round, Chan said, the the cross-examination of the 22nd
celebrations come soon after it. Winter Solstice festival seems to be less well prosecution witness, Malaysian Anti-
Kuek said this is so because the traditional known to Malaysians than other Chinese Corruption Commission assistant
dessert served on the day would be tangyuan, “As there is no festive holiday for the festivals like Chinese New Year or the Hungry superintendent Nurzahidah Yacop by the
which translates as broth balls. occasion, it is normally celebrated over lunch or Ghost Festival, as it signifies the beginning defence.
after work, over a casual gathering with food of winter.
She said: “Tangyuan is a traditional Chinese and tangyuan. Shahrir, 73, who is a former Johor Baru MP,
dessert cherished during the Winter Solstice “Although it is not as popular as other is facing a charge of money laundering for not
“The festival is also not elaborately celebrations, participating in the tradition stating his real income in the income tax
celebrated like Chap Goh Mei or Yuan Xiao Jie, reminds me of the important values that every return form for assessment year 2013, which is
festival tries to convey. This one, in particular, a violation of Section 113(1)(a) of the Income
reminds me to always bond with family Tax Act 1967, on the RM1 million, believed to
and friends.” be from unlawful activities, which he received
from Najib.
Four containers of contraband liquor, cigarettes seized
He was charged with committing the
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Customs at more than RM7.91 million. on Dec 13. offence at Inland Revenue Board, Duta
Department seized four containers “There was 36,432 litres of liquor worth Mohd Nasir said two other containers Branch, Government Office Complex on Jalan
containing contraband cigarettes and liquor Tuanku Abdul Halim on April 25, 2014.
worth RM1.14 million in two separate raids RM218,227.68 with unpaid duties and taxes containing liquor and cigarettes were seized
this month. of RM568,069.12.” by Kota Kinabalu Special Investigation The charge, under Section 4(1) of the
Branch and Enforcement Operations Unit at Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorism
Its assistant director Mohd Nasir For the case at the Tawau Port, he said 10.15am on Dec 14. Financing Act 2001, provides for
Deraman said the goods are believed to have the Tawau Customs Enforcement Division imprisonment of up to five years, or a fine of
been smuggled via the Tawau and Sepanggar and the Customs Operational Battle The case is being investigated under RM5 million, or both. – Bernama
ports with unpaid duties and taxes estimated Force Response Assault seized two Section 135(1)(a) of the Customs Act 1967.
containers of liquor at the port at 7.20pm – Bernama Flood evacuee
numbers rise in
Terengganu, Pahang

KUALA LUMPUR: The Terengganu State
Disaster Management Committee secretariat
said the number of flood evacuees continues
to increase from 36,009 at midnight on
Wednesday to 36,231 yesterday morning.

In Pahang, the State Disaster Management
Committee secretariat said the number of flood
evacuees showed a slight increase to 35 at the
Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Sungai Ular relief
centre in Kuantan, from 30 on Wednesday.

In Kelantan, the State Disaster Management
Committee secretariat said the number of
evacuees dropped to 30,115 yesterday
morning, from 30,551 on Wednesday night.

The evacuees are being housed at 119 relief
centres in nine districts.

In Johor, the State Disaster Management
Committee secretariat said the number of flood
evacuees remained unchanged at 48 yesterday
morning.

In Perak, the number of evacuees in Bagan
Datuk remained unchanged at 26 people from
12 families as of yesterday morning.

All of them were seeking temporary shelter
at the SK Sungai Tiang Darat flood relief centre.
– Bernama

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UN Security Council Shanghai hospital warns
adopts first ever of ‘tragic battle’
Myanmar resolution
o TV footage shows Some experts said official figures have Footage from state television CCTV showed
NEW YORK: The United Nations Security rows of elderly patients become an unreliable guide as less testing is rows of elderly patients in the intensive care
Council called for Myanmar’s junta to release in ICU as Covid spreads being done across China following the easing unit breathing through oxygen masks at a
Aung San Suu Kyi on Wednesday as it of restrictions. hospital in Beijing.
adopted its first ever resolution on the BEIJING: A Shanghai hospital has told its
situation in the turmoil-hit country. staff to prepare for a “tragic battle” with The Shanghai Deji Hospital, posting on its It was unclear how many had Covid.
Covid-19 as it expects half of the city’s 25 official WeChat account on Wednesday, Shanghai Deji Hospital emergency
The 15-member Council has been split on million people to get infected by the end of the estimated there were about 5.43 million department deputy director Han Xue told
Myanmar for decades and was previously year while the virus sweeps through China positives in the city and that 12.5 million in CCTV they were receiving 400 patients a day,
only able to agree on formal statements largely unchecked. China’s main commercial hub will get infected four times more than usual.
about the country. by the end of the year. “These patients are all elderly people
After widespread protests and a relentless who have underlying diseases, fever and
Suu Kyi, 77, has been a prisoner since the rise in cases, China this month took an abrupt “This year’s Christmas Eve, New Year’s Day, respiratory infection, and they are in very
army toppled her government two years ago shift in policies and began dismantling its “zero and the Lunar New Year are destined to be serious condition.”
and violently cracked down on dissent. Covid” regime. unsafe. China’s policy U-turn caught a fragile health
system unprepared, with hospitals scrambling
Wednesday’s resolution “urges” the junta China reported no new Covid deaths for a “In this tragic battle, the entire Greater for beds and blood, pharmacies for drugs and
to “immediately release all arbitrarily second consecutive day on Wednesday, even Shanghai will fall, and we will infect all the staff authorities racing to build special clinics.
detained prisoners”, including Suu Kyi and as funeral parlour workers said demand has of the hospital! We will infect the whole family! Smaller cities away from the affluent eastern
ex-president Win Myint. jumped in the past week, pushing fees higher. Our patients will all be infected! We have no and southern coasts are particularly vulnerable.
choice, and we cannot escape.” Tongchuan, a city of 700,000 in the
It also demands “an immediate end to all Authorities – who have narrowed the northwestern Shaanxi province, called for all
forms of violence” and asks for “all parties to criteria for Covid deaths, prompting criticism Experts said China could face more than a medical workers who retired in the past five
respect human rights, fundamental from many disease experts – confirmed million Covid deaths next year, given relatively years to join the battle against Covid.
freedoms and the rule of law”. 389,306 cases with symptoms. low full vaccination rates among its vulnerable “Medical institutions at all levels in the city
elderly population. are under great pressure,” it said in a public
The adoption marked a moment of notice. – Reuters
relative Council unity in a year in which China’s vaccination rate is above 90%, but
divisions have been heightened by Russia’s the rate for adults who have received booster
invasion of Ukraine. shots drops to 57.9%, and to 42.3% for people
aged 80 and above, government data showed.
The text was adopted with 12 votes in favour.
Permanent members China and Russia Fiji military called in after disputed election
abstained, opting not to wield vetoes
following amendments to the wording. SUVA: Fiji’s military will help police maintain reconvene Parliament so lawmakers can vote deployed to complement the police in
India also abstained. law and order, Prime Minister Frank for a new prime minister after no party won a maintaining law and order”.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Bainimarama said yesterday, citing growing clear majority in the Dec 14 general election.
the resolution sent a “strong message” from concerns of ethnic tension after an election last “Reports of harassment suffered by our
the world that the junta “must end its violence week resulted in a hung parliament. Bainimarama’s Fiji First has not conceded citizens and violence targeted at Indo-Fijian
across the country” and free prisoners. – AFP defeat while a coalition of three parties says it homes and businesses in the wake of the
The Pacific island nation, which has a has a combined majority and has agreed on election are deeply disturbing.”
CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA history of military coups, has been pivotal to the the leader of the People’s Alliance, Sitiveni
INVENTOR DIES AGED 77 region’s response to the competition between Rabuka, as prime minister. But opposition parties have disputed
China and the United States, and struck a deal reports of violence against ethnic Indians in
LONDON: A chef from Glasgow, who with Australia in October for greater defence Rabuka is also a former coup leader. the wake of the election, and have called for
claims to have invented the curry dish cooperation, although China has also been a A Pacific trade and transport hub with a evidence of it.
chicken tikka masala, has died at the age significant donor of military equipment. population of 900,000, Fiji’s politics was
of 77, a family member said yesterday. dominated by sometimes tense race relations Ethnic Indians posted messages to Twitter
Ahmed Aslam Ali, who invented the dish Bainimarama, a former military chief who between its indigenous majority and a big under the hashtag FijiIsUnited saying “I fall in
by improvising a sauce made from a tin of seized power in a 2006 coup, has been prime ethnic Indian minority, before constitutional the minority group in Fiji & I have felt
tomato soup at his restaurant Shish minister for 16 years, winning elections in 2014 reform in 2013 to remove a race-based voting completely safe”.
Mahal in the 1970s, died on Monday and 2018. system that favoured indigenous Fijians.
morning, his nephew Andleeb Ahmed However, opposition parties accuse Police commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho said he
said. In an interview with AFP in 2009, Ali He was also chairman of the Pacific Islands Bainimarama of stoking fears of ethnic trouble met yesterday with Bainimarama and defence
said he came up with the recipe for Forum when the regional diplomatic bloc held as a pretext to cling to power. officials and agreed for military personnel “to
chicken tikka masala after a customer its annual meeting in Fiji earlier this year. Bainimarama said the military “has been assist police with the maintenance of law and
complained that his chicken tikka was order, amidst growing concerns of racial
too dry.“We thought we’d better cook the Fiji is now waiting for its president to tension”. – Reuters
chicken with some sauce. So from here
we cooked chicken tikka with the sauce
that contains yogurt, cream, spices.” The
dish went on to become the most
popular dish in British restaurants. – AFP

TOKYO LOOKS INTO COVERT
POLICE STATION CLAIM

TOKYO: The government here is
investigating a report that China has set
up covert police stations inside Japan.
Safeguard Defenders, an Asia-focused
rights group based in Spain, has
published two reports since September
alleging that Chinese authorities have
established 102 overseas police stations
in 53 countries, including Japan. Asked
about the Japan government’s response
to the report, Chief Cabinet Secretary
Hirokazu Matsuno told reporters: “We
will take all necessary steps as we clarify
the situation.” Matsuno said Japan had
told Chinese authorities that any activity
that violated Japan’s sovereignty would
be “unacceptable.” – Reuters

RUSSIA CONDEMNS
‘MILITARISATION’OF JAPAN

MOSCOW: Russia accused Japan
yesterday of abandoning decades of
pacifist policy and embracing “unbridled
militarisation”, responding to a US$320
billion (RM1.4 trillion) defence plan
announced by Prime Minister Fumio
Kishida last week. “It can be clearly seen
that Tokyo has embarked on the path of
an unprecedented build-up of its own
military power,” the Russian Foreign
Ministry said in a statement. Kishida’s
plan will make Japan the world’s
third-biggest military spender after the
US and China.“This is a frank rejection by
the Kishida administration of the
peaceful development of the country,”
the Russian statement said. – Reuters

FTX boss 7theSUN ON FRIDAY | DECEMBER 23, 2022
arrives in US NEWS WITHOUT BORDERS
to face charges
‘Asia’s El Chapo’
WASHINGTON: FTX co-founder Sam extradited to Australia
Bankman-Fried arrived in the United
States from the Bahamas in FBI custody CANBERRA: The alleged boss of o Sam Gor cartel believed to launder billions “The Australian Federal Police
on Wednesday, facing criminal fraud Asia’s biggest crime syndicate and in drug money through casinos and real estate will make Australia a hostile
charges after the spectacular collapse of one of the world’s most wanted men environment for all transnational
the crypto exchange. has been extradited to Australia and Joaquin Guzman’s nickname, faces Australian Federal Police serious organised crime syndicates
arrested on drug trafficking charges, life imprisonment if convicted. assistant commissioner Krissy that target our communities.”
FTX and its sister trading house police said yesterday. Barrett said the arrest came after a
Alameda Research went bankrupt last Australian police hailed it as “very complex investigation”. Australian police said that the
month, dissolving a virtual trading China-born Canadian Tse Chi “one of the most high-profile arrests charges relate to a specific 2012 and
business that had been valued by the Lop, 59, is suspected of being the in the history” of the country. “We allege this male is the head 2013 operation transferring drugs
market at US$32 billion (RM142 billion). leader of an Asian mega-cartel of a large transnational organised from Melbourne to Sydney.
known as Sam Gor, a major global The Sam Gor cartel – or “The crime syndicate.
Prosecutors allege Bankman-Fried producer and supplier of Company” – is believed to launder A police sting at the time nabbed
cheated investors and misused funds methamphetamines. billions in drug money through “By their very nature, these 27 people and netted 20kg of
that belonged to FTX and Alameda casinos, hotels and real estate in very senior figures within the methamphetamine with a current
Research customers. He is expected to appear in Southeast Asia’s Mekong region. syndicates obviously deliberately street value of US$3 million.
Melbourne magistrate’s court later stay hands-off in terms of the
US Attorney Damian Williams this week to answer a charge of Tse, who was the subject of business dealings. A second man has also been
announced on Wednesday the 30-year- “conspiracy to traffic commercial an Interpol Red Notice, was arrested after being extradited from
old would be “transported directly to the quantities of controlled drugs” after detained at Amsterdam’s Schiphol “That’s why it’s such a significant Thailand.
Southern District of New York” on arrival being extradited from the Airport in January last year after a arrest and why it has taken a fair
in the United States. Netherlands. decade-long hunt. amount of time. “The hard work of investigators
has enabled these alleged offenders
The plane carrying him arrived on Tse, dubbed Asia’s “El Chapo” in to be charged and face the justice
Wednesday night, US media reported. reference to Mexican drug lord system in Australia,” said Barrett.
– AFP
Earlier in the Bahamas – where FTX is
headquartered – he had waived his right US proposes US$300mil fine over huge robocall ‘scam’ campaign
to challenge the US extradition request,
the island nation’s attorney-general said. WASHINGTON: US officials and Hungary, as well as US entities seeking to develop leads to sell “which resulted in confused
proposed on Wednesday a record and was orchestrated by Roy Cox Jr. vehicle service contracts. consumers calling the hospitals to
US prosecutors last week charged US$300 million (RM1.3 billion) fine and Michael Aaron Jones, complain, tying up the phone lines
Bankman-Fried with conspiracy, wire over an alleged robocall scam that according to a news release. The operation placed about 5.2 of vital public safety institutions”,
fraud, money laundering and election placed more than five billion billion calls to more than 550 the news release added.
finance violations. unsolicited calls to targeted Cox and Jones, who are both million wireless and residential
consumers over three months. from the United States, were phones between January and The FCC notice, which named
“He was orchestrating a massive, banned from making telemarketing March last year, employing more Sumco Panama and nine other
years-long fraud, diverting billions of The Federal Communications calls under earlier US actions. than one million unique caller ID entities, involves allegations and not
dollars of the trading platform’s customer Commission (FCC) said the “auto numbers, said FCC. final actions, said the commission.
funds for his own personal benefit and to warranty scam” campaign included The robocall operation
help grow his crypto empire,” they said. “international cohorts” in Panama “deceptively marketed” its service The effort included “spoofing” “The party will be given an
as car warranties, but was in fact the phone numbers of hospitals, opportunity to respond.” – AFP
Williams said Alameda Research CEO
Caroline Ellison and FTX co-founder
Gary Wang had pleaded guilty to charges
related to the FTX collapse and they were
cooperating with authorities. – AFP

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Landslide tragedies, when will we learn?
IT’S like watching a replay of
very old movies on media bandwagon giving their “Whatever the manage tragedies in the country, permission for organic farming and had
television or listening to opinions on why and how it outcomes are Malaysians certainly have a very poor breached the Street, Drainage and
songs of yesteryears happened in the first place as from the probe safety culture. Buildings Act 1974, which provides a
once again when yet well as who is to blame for on how and punishment of three years jail or a
another devastating what. why the “Let’s have a total reset by maximum fine of RM50,000.
landslide tragedy struck last A lot of money must also tragedy took implementing a disaster prevention
Friday, this time at a campsite have been spent on place, no words culture,” said Lee. Nga had also instructed all 155 local
along the hilly Batang Kali in conducting investigations could possibly councils to close all campsites located
Selangor. each time a repeat tragedy describe the loss In the case of this latest landslide near rivers and high-risk areas for a week
As of press time, the death toll experienced by tragedy, one does not have to be at the following weather forecasts of five days
stands at 30 while 61 victims were occurred and at the least, public families of the actual location to feel how fragile the of heavy rain beginning last Saturday.
rescued and more are still unaccounted expectation is that the authorities not ones whose hillslope is, with the campsite located in
for. only act on the findings but are seen to lives could well the valley below. On this matter, many are of the view
Just within close proximity to the be taking preventive measures at be saved if that it is pointless to close such places for
latest tragedy, 20 people perished in a hillslope spots. lessons from And on the hilltop is a highway curve only a week because whether there is a
landslide on a slip road to Genting By and large, very little, if any, such past tragedies with no metal railings at all to prevent downpour the risk of hillslopes
Highlands about 27 years ago. action appears to have been were well motor vehicles from plunging right into collapsing is just around the corner.
And two years earlier than this, 48 implemented to mitigate or prevent a learnt. the campsite should the driver lose
people were killed when one of the three recurrence and reports by inquiry panels control. Isn’t it wiser to instead impose a
Highland Towers apartment blocks in on the outcomes of such investigations moratorium on further development in
Hulu Klang near Kuala Lumpur must be gathering dust somewhere. Watching live television news all environmentally sensitive areas?
collapsed due to a landslide. Social activist Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye, coverage of the tragedy over the past few
There have been several similar who is passionate about safety, days also makes one wonder why the It is safer not to allow any activity at
deadly landslide tragedies within the especially among the nation’s workforce, local government authority under which such fragile spots.
Hulu Klang vicinity and elsewhere in the cannot hide his disgust over yet another the campsite is located has closed not
country since then but what is apparent landslide resulting in such a massive loss only one but both eyes to the existence of I understand from a source that the
is that no lessons seem to have been of lives. the campsite. Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission
learnt to prevent a recurrence. “We never seem to learn from the is also investigating if there is any hanky-
Just taking Selangor as an example, bitter lessons of past tragedies whether The victims in this particular tragedy panky involved.
plenty of hillslope housing projects have they are landslides or other tragedies are teachers and staff of a Chinese
sprouted and the fact they are snapped where innocent lives are lost,” Lee told school who chose to spend the weekend At the end of the day, common sense
up by buyers does make one wonder this writer. with family members during the current dictates that people should avoid putting
how residents could sleep well living in As I mentioned earlier, Lee said school holidays. their lives unnecessarily at risk at such
such precariously looking houses. although investigations were carried out spots.
And as usual, after such a tragedy after each tragedy, lessons were not And rather shockingly, it is only after
there is no lack of experts jumping on the learnt and the tragedies kept on some 450,000 cu m of earth had rained Whatever the outcomes are from the
repeating. downhill on the campsite that it was probe on how and why the tragedy took
Judging by the way the authorities revealed publicly for the first time that place, no words could possibly describe
the facility had been operating illegally the loss experienced by families of the
all this while. ones whose lives could well be saved if
lessons from past tragedies were well
According to newly minted Local learnt.
Government Development Minister Nga
Kor Ming, the campsite was only granted Comments: [email protected]

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Role of AI neural networks in lowering CDERT will benefit
remote employee burnout community and authorities

ARTIFICIAL intelligence (AI) has great employee should give more attention. willing to assist them to the best of their THE Civil Defence Force recently announced that a
potential of acting as a means to make it This can enable them to focus efforts in a abilities and thereby also enhance customer total of 1.7 million members of the public have
more convenient and enhance the ability of experience. been trained via the Civil Defence Emergency
employees to work remotely by enhancing more streamlined way and thus not waste Response Team (CDERT) initiative at the community
work-life integration. their efforts and resources on other aspects of During the Covid-19 pandemic, there was level.
the interaction. a significant increase in the adoption of AI
This is because such a technology has the and credible neural networks, particularly in This figure is encouraging, but it must be
ability to facilitate remote working in a way The aim was to lower the level of social the sphere of customer service. intensified, especially in light of the Northeast
that generates better productivity while contact between employees and customers Monsoon season currently.
lowering burnout. to reduce the possibility of the Covid-19 virus Many organisations have benefited from
being transmitted from one to another. the presence of such networks Members of the public, who have emergency
Remote working was popularised by complementing customer service response knowledge and training, will definitely be
many organisations during the Covid-19 This is seen as a way for many representatives in an online environment. more prepared to face natural disasters and aid the
pandemic and many employees who worked organisations to maintain competitiveness authorities in disaster management.
remotely even until today might not and also secure the health and well-being of Credible neural networks seem to possess
necessarily be used to this kind of working their employees. an AI ability to predict premised on They may very well act as first responders before
style. consumer data and this is regarded as ideal the arrival of the authorities.
AI-based credible neural networks are for omnichannel services.
They are very familiar with working in an regarded as one of the most used algorithms The establishment of CDERTs among others helps
office atmosphere, integrating with team in the process of deep learning presently. This is capable of producing a high level equip members of the public with emergency and
members, having meetings as well as of consistency and seamlessness of disaster management training in order for them to
contacting customers. It is starting to gain a lot of attention in the experience. provide the necessary first response thus reducing the
business world and the application is risk of property damage and loss of lives.
However, with the new work-from-home premised on the problems that are intended Nonetheless, there are drawbacks to using
policy instituted by many organisations even to be solved by those using it. such neural networks, one of which is that This element of preparedness towards any
today, the lines between personal and work correct information must be inputted into untoward incidents or emergencies at the initial stage
life have blurred even more for professionals A neural network is regarded as a the AI system for it to function properly. will lead to an enhanced level of “precaution and
that were used to working from home. computational system that comprises a large preventive measure”in the community.
number of very approximately connected It is a well-established fact that mentally
In a virtual online environment, elements. burnt-out customer service representatives CDERTs are not something new. It has been
employees might be unable to project much are the ones who are most likely to exhibit established and promoted since 2006 and the Civil
about their psychological health to their It attempts to model the biological system workplace deviance, thus, affecting job Defence Force has always welcomed participation
employers. architecture. It also aims to process natural performance negatively. from not only members of the public but from the
neural networks. private sector.
Therefore, it becomes difficult for the However, artificial intelligence-based
employer to provide care that addresses the The neural network can be regarded as a credible neural networks show a significant In essence, CDERTs are divided into four categories
psychological health and well-being very sophisticated facet of modern opportunity to address this problem by namely CDERT-G (Government Sector), CDERT-P
requirements of employees. computing technology. providing employees working remotely with (Private Sector), CDERT-N (Non-Government
greater efficiency, support and convenience. Organisation) and CDERT-C (Community). The
The concept of work-life integration is The role of the credible neural network in categories are self-explanatory.
defined as a process of reconciliation of the assisting customer service executives online Such a system can help employees
elements of work, family as well as a self- is quite apparent. overcome significant challenges associated Natural disasters are unpredictable. It is something
demands of the individual. with working remotely for long hours. out of our control.
Certain organisations have only started to
When it comes to employees working use chatbots, including automated customer AI-based credible neural networks can The nation is only just recovering from the
remotely, the main effect is that work-life support assistance systems, and these are provide the solution for many organisations economic wounds left behind by the Covid-19
spillover into non-work life is reflected in the starting to alleviate the pressure on customer which are experiencing the problem of pandemic.
capabilities of employees to switch off at the service employees working remotely. employee burnout.
end of the workday. We must and should assist the authorities in our
What organisations need is a system that Such technology would almost certainly own humble way and that includes volunteering
The psychological health and well-being can complement the customer service improve both employee and organisational sincerely without expecting anything in return.
of employees is a factor that contributes to representative that is working online productivity.
mental burnout among online customer remotely so that the neural network system Please do not misunderstand me. I am not only
service representatives. can assume a certain number of tasks and Associate Professor Dr Akram Al-Khaled carrying a flag for the Civil Defence Force but for all
duties, and this can have the effect of is head of the MBA programme at the uniformed personnel and frontliners, be they past,
Data analytics can be used to enable the relieving a certain amount of pressure on the present or future, who have served Malaysia tirelessly
employee to focus on precise areas of part of the employee. Faculty of Business at Berjaya University and sincerely. You are truly Malaysia’s finest.
customer service support which the College. Comments:
At the same time, it will give the customer Yeap Ming Liong
the impression that the organisation is [email protected] Associate Captain
Civil Defence Force

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>> In this edition, BUZZ
explores key aspects of this
ancient craft, from its famous
artists, to repairing broken

ceramic with gold

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A matching pair of vases by Grayson Perry. Magdalene Odundo. – YOUTUBE

█ BY MARIETTA MU o List of contemporary pottery artists that
have shaped and influenced pottery art
POTTERY has a long-standing
history dating back (right) Peter
thousands of years, with Voulkos
evidence of early ceramics working on an
found in many different cultures untitled piece
around the world. The contemporary in Glendale
pottery art movement emerged in the studio, 1956. –
20th century as artists began to VOULKOS &
experiment with new forms, CO.
techniques, and materials in their CATALOGUE
work. PROJECT.

Today, contemporary pottery art (left) Before We
continues to evolve and expand, with Were Formed by
artists worldwide interested in Gareth Mason.
exploring social and political issues – JASON
through their work, while others are JAQUES INC.
focused on more formal concerns,
such as shape, surface, and colour. smooth with a gourd. She uses a as many ideas as a whole and intimate to our lives”, there is Large orbed
0 Peter Voulkos range of surface treatments, archaeological pit”. always a touch of nature in her refined vessel, ca.
One of the key figures in the including glaze and slip, to create and elegant works. Her works are also 1976 by
development of contemporary intricate patterns and textures on the Intensely expressive and energetic known for their well-defined Matsui Kōsei.
pottery art was Peter Voulkos, an surface of her pots. The colour of her in character, his artistic medium proportion and articulated of ancient Chinese ceramics, allowing
American ceramic artist who is pieces is determined by her firing develop vibrant personalities of their delineation. him to perfect his neriage technique.
considered one of the pioneers of the technique, which is firing the clay own. His works take years to produce, 0 Matsui K sei Far surpassing these historic
movement. Born in Bozeman, twice in an oxygen-poor atmosphere with years of manipulations, firing Matsui K sei was a Japanese ceramic precedents, Matsui created original
Montana in 1924, Voulkos studied art which causes the clay to turn black. and glazing, as well as composing of artist who was known for his abstract, abstract and geometric surface
and ceramics at Montana State This method places Odundo within varied materials. The result in each geometric ceramics that were patterns, often with a rough-hewn
University and the University of the tradition of pottery production in case is an astounding richness in inspired by traditional Japanese texture.
California, Berkeley before he began sub-Saharan Africa. In most of Africa, texture, form, and visual density. pottery techniques. K sei had a major With a contrast of shades within a
experimenting with clay in the 1950s. pottery is made primarily by women, role in reviving the marbleized radiating design, his artwork make up
He was part of a generation of artists and Odundo recognizes and In addition to his ceramics, he coloured-clay technique, known as a loose geometric pattern and creates
who rejected traditional pottery- reinforces this connection through also works with other materials, such neriage in Japanese, and became an op-art-like effect. K sei also
making techniques and embraced her work’s anthropomorphic as bronze and steel, to create mixed designated a Living National Treasure practised traditional Japanese pottery
more sculptural approaches to clay. references to the female body. Her media pieces that combine elements in 1993. As a priest at the Gess -ji techniques, such as Raku firing,
Known for his large, expressive, work also plays with traditional of sculpture and functional pottery. Temple in Kasama, Ibaraki Prefecture, which is also known to be used by Zen
abstract ceramic sculptures, his associations, blurring the boundaries 0 Wang Yinxian Matsui studied numerous examples Buddhist masters. Raku is when pots
methods consisted of slashing, between the gendered realms. Wang Yinxian started her ceramic are taken from the kiln while they are
gouging, pinching, tearing, and 0 Gareth Mason journey by becoming an apprentice still glowing red hot and placed in
rearranging their common, Unlike the smooth and symmetrical at the Yixing Zisha Ware Craft Factory flammable material to starve the pot
archetypal shapes. Voulkos’s work pottery we usually think of when we of Jiangsu province at the age of 14 in of oxygen, which gives the glaze a
was highly influential and helped to think about pottery, artist Gareth 1956. There, she learned from master wonderful variety of colours.
establish ceramics as a legitimate art Mason creates emotional potters, such as Wu Yungen and Zhu
form. The artist passed away in 2002, weight in his ceramic
but his work continues to be works by developing Kexin. When she enrolled in the
celebrated and admired by artists and physical tension Central Adademy of Arts
collectors around the world. within them. He has and Designs of China
0 Grayson Perry been quoted saying for further study, in
Grayson Perry is a British artist who is that each of his pots 1975, she slowly
known for his ceramics, textiles, and “may contain developed her
cross-dressing. Born in London in personal style,
1960, he studied fine art at the A compressed which was a
Chelsea School of Art and the Royal Yixing teapot balance
College of Art. Perry is best known for and cover, between
his ceramic vases, which often feature Flowing by Wang traditional and
elaborate decoration and depict Yinxian and Zhang contemporary.
figures or scenes inspired by Shouzhi (B. 1932). Because of
contemporary culture and politics. Wang’s love for
He often incorporates themes of “the ultimate
gender, sexuality, and social class into beauty of natural
his work and is known for his environment”, which
humorous and irreverent approach in her opinion, “is so close
to art-making. Drawing from Greek
pottery and folk art, he uses the
traditional method of coiling, as well
as glazing, incision and embossing,
and photographic transfer. In
addition to his ceramic work, Perry is
also known for his performances and
public lectures, in which he often
appears in drag as his female alter
ego, Claire.
0 Magdalene Odundo
A Kenyan-born ceramic artist,
Magdalene Odundo is known for her
hand-coiled distinctive and organic-
shaped ceramics. Inspired by
traditional African pottery, her works
feature complex, curvaceous forms
that are evocative of the human body.
Odundo’s objects are known to be
laboriously produced and scraped

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believes being
passionate in
exploring
through the
infinite
possibilities in
pottery is what
makes it fun.

22 Craft Studio is
planning on an
exhibition around
next year end.
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o Whether you’re a beginner or an expert,
22 Craft Studio has pottery classes and
workshops for all levels

█ BY THASHINE SELVAKUMARAN that was provided to us by Artworks done by the students.
compressing it. The reason why
AMONG other creative compressing is needed is to remove that, even if it could appear like we Students attending Yi Hua’s workshop. – 22 CRAFT STUDIO
genres, mastering pottery the air bubbles in order to create solid were taking the wrong turn, the most
artistry is regarded as a clay. Then we went on to the second important thing is to stay patient and everything worked out perfectly. In very comforting place for creation
more time-consuming task. phase, which she briefly do not panic. Given the small class, order for people to enjoy ceramic and experimentation.”
The process of transforming clay into demonstrated before letting us try it we were able to receive the entire artwork more, Yihua’s short-term
an aspirational work takes more time, out on our own. Basic equipment attention of the instructor and objective is to encourage more Making unique things with your
patience, and effort. For some people, needed is a sponge, needle, wooden received advice and support all along. people to learn about and practise the bare hands might occasionally be the
becoming proficient in pottery knife, and cutting line. Making sure I have never taken a pottery lesson craft. In contrast, her long-term goal finest way to distance yourself from
making serves as both a hobby and a the clay adheres to the machine is the before, and I was astounded by how is to develop more distinctive the hardship and stress of life. Why
therapeutic outlet that helps them most important aspect to check. much effort goes into such a little craftspeople so that Malaysian not give pottery a try if you are
develop awareness. piece. It was clear that the lesson was pottery may progress. searching for a method to unwind
Making ensuring the stepping suitable for beginners. This studio is and refocus your mind away from
As you learn more, you will paddle is calibrated for our individual definitely a good location to take your One of her top priorities is making your busy life?
discover that you’re exploring your pace is crucial. It resembles driving a first pottery session. sure 22CraftStudio can grow and offer 22 Craft Studio
inner self more deeply and finding vehicle more. Obviously, things did places for long-term leasing to other Address: 19, Jalan SL 1/12, Bandar
calm. Happiness is a fleeting not go well for us at first since we were Pottery was first a pastime that ceramic artists, both local and Sungai Long, 43000 Kajang, Selangor,
emotion, but mental and spiritual already having trouble getting our Yihua, the owner of the studio, used foreign, who require a place to settle Malaysia.
tranquilly everlasting. You will find clay to adhere to the machine. to decompress and find serenity from and work. “We would like to create a
inner tranquilly via pottery. Clearly, when she demonstrated it for her former 9-to-5 day work. “I’m
us, it appeared to be quite simple, but lucky to be able to turn my hobby to
The BUZZ team recently visited to when we tried it ourselves, it wasn’t as my job and sharing the fun of it with
Kajang’s 22 Craft Studio to participate simple as it appeared to be. other peoples,” she said.
in a pottery workshop there. The
studio’s owner, Yihua, greeted us. She We listened to her instructions She believes inspirations behind
walked us into the beautiful pottery and used the proper hand motions, her workshops are from everything
studio packed with exquisite body movements, and even the around us. “When we notice
ceramics. She allowed us to look perfect fingers to make our own cute something fun in our live or started
around and take pictures before artwork. We made a number of getting aware of some patterns
starting our class shortly after. attempts until we finally came up created by nature, we’ll try to
with our own unique, beautiful incorporate it to our work and see
She began by presenting to us the ceramic designs. We were happy with what might come out.”
many types of clays used in potteries our designs, despite the fact that they
and the step-by-step procedures didn’t turn out as beautifully as she It took some time for them to
involved in creating a pottery. had envisioned. Our workshop had change their business from merely
come to a close, but that hour had teaching to teaching and selling
Yihua estimates that it takes two to been full of enjoyment and laughing. artwork, publicise the availability of
three weeks to make your own We were able to tie it up effectively pottery workshops, and introduce
pottery. She highlighted how working because of the instructor’s great other individuals to the craft,
with brighter, lighter colours for your hospitality. according to Yihua, whose studio
pottery is easier. You may certainly opened a year before the pandemic.
combine your own colours, but white We were able to remain calm since Thankfully, as time went by,
ones are simpler to manage. The we had a professional lead us through
process continues by trimming and the process. She even emphasised
creating your own designs, such as
writing your own name, which is (left) Tan Yi
another major reason why one Hua, owner
workshop is really not enough to of 22 Craft
make your own pottery. Studio.

You would need to load your The calm
pottery after making it in a bisque fire environmen
furnace. The clay has to harden for t makes the
around 5 to 6 hours before you can session
glaze it in the colours of your choice. easier.
The glazing procedure is followed by
another firing of the clay. Due of the
colour shift, it is frequently difficult to
predict how the finished result will
seem. We used porcelain clay to
create our very first piece of pottery,
and she explained that it’s used in her
craft studio for a smoother process
and is also a perfect clay for
beginners.

To begin, we tightened the clay

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To become
beautiful it had to
break. – PINTEREST

o This Japanese art teaches us that broken objects
are not something to hide, but to display with pride

█ BY SHOBANA MANOKARAN methods: crack, piece technique, and joint-call. that transcend the utility o
While gold, silver, or platinum-dusted epoxy is their parts to produce one-
WHEN a bowl, teapot, or vase falls and utilised in each example to repair the damaged of-a-kind objects that are
shatters into a thousand pieces, we ceramics, the processes and final outcomes vary. both abstract and organic
toss it away in anger and regret. Crack in form.
When we go around the world, the Objects that have been repaired with the crack Paul Scott, a British
procedure or art of restoring shattered ceramics method are lightly lacquered. This is the most artist, creates art using the
differs widely. frequent kintsugi technique, and it results in the kintsugi technique as well
shimmering veins that have become synonymous By disrupting the classic
While the focus in the West is on making with the art form. shape of blue and white
repairs invisible and restoring an object to its Piece Method transferware, he calls
original condition as much as possible, yet, Replacement fragments made entirely of epoxy attention to political and
breakages in Japan are mended with gold are used in works restored using the piece social themes while
pigment and lacquer, which leave a break clearly method. defining his pieces as
visible and transform the appearance of the piece. Joint Call collages. Scott, for
What is Kintsugi ? Parts repaired with the joint-call technique use example, created
It is a traditional Japanese artwork that uses a similarly shaped pieces from other shattered ornamental plates
precious metal – liquid gold, liquid silver, or products, uniting two aesthetically separate works depicting the
lacquer dusted with powdered gold – to put into an uniquely unified product. humanitarian catastrophe
together the parts of a shattered clay item while Method and Tools in Syria in the style o
also enhancing the cracks. The process entails The golden restoration of damaged parts can take ancient pastoral sceneries
connecting fragments and giving them a new, up to three months, as the shards are meticulously and floral patterns in his
more refined appearance. Because of the cemented together using a native Japanese tree’s Cumbrian Blue(s).
randomness with which ceramics shatters and sap. A palette knife, a fine paintbrush, and a is also a long-standing style of thinking about the Bouke de Vries, a Dutch artist, studied
the odd patterns generated, each restored piece is powdered metal are the only tools required world and life. The accessibility of clay ceramics restoration and learnt the traditiona
unique. (usually gold). workshops, as well as the advent of a number of kintsugi procedure from a Japanese lacquer
A broken tea bowl modern artists who approach the material in specialist. Now, he uses this technique to
Kintsugi began in the late 15th century, when Urushi lacquer is made from the sap of the unique ways, all contribute to the current construct sculptures, such as his well-known War
Japanese shogun Ashikaga Yoshimasa sent a urushi tree, which has been used in Japan since obsession with kintsugi. and Pieces, which was inspired by the sugar
damaged Chinese tea bowl back to China for 2400 BC. Toxicodendron vernicifluum is the The method itself adds to the fame of kintsugi. sculptures prevalent among European aristocracy
repairs. When it was returned, fixed with unsightly name of a plant that, like poison ivy, poison Although it was originally practised by lacquer in the 17th and 18th centuries. The artist utilises
metal staples, it may have inspired Japanese sumac, and poison oak, is a strong irritant. The masters, it is now practised by ceramicists, who kintsugi to improve his sculptures and is
artisans to seek a more aesthetically pleasing sap’s main chemical component, urushiol, is adopted and adapted it to their purposes. Today, captivated by its longevity. He uses clay in a
method of repair. Collectors became so responsible for its toxicity. Artists and crafters who kintsugi lessons are also accessible, allowing variety of ways, from fixing Chinese pottery to
enamoured with the new art form that some were deal with the medium gain immunity to the anybody to undertake this ancient practise of producing ceramic birds and flowers.
accused of purposefully shattering priceless chemical over time, but they must always wear repairing and contemplating. According to Christy Bartlett, the acceptance o
pottery in order to fix it with the gold seams of gloves and masks during the Contemporary artists find the mending accidents and faults, which is rooted in Japanese
kintsugi. process. process and the philosophy philosophy, “carries overtones of fully existing
that goes with it to be within the moment, of non-attachment, o
Kintsugi became linked with ceramic jars used The procedure instructional for equanimity amid shifting situations.” Perhaps this
for chanoyu (Japanese tea ceremony). Also linked differs from other their work as well. is why the interest in kintsugi hasn’t faded even
to the Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi, which approaches to Despite the fact that today.
embraces the flawed or imperfect. Japanese artistic restoration few artists fully
aesthetics appreciates worn marks caused by in that the visibility apply the traditional Why is this art important to us as humans?
object use. This can be interpreted as a reason for of the repair – or approach and You probably don’t expect others to be perfect
maintaining an object even after it has broken, as lack thereof – is not materials, the You may appreciate it when individuals expose
well as a justification for kintsugi itself, stressing an issue. Kintsugi curiosity with the their vulnerabilities, show old wounds, or admi
the cracks and repairs as just an event in an restorations are so process and its faults. It’s proof that we’re all fallible, that we hea
object’s existence rather than allowing its service visible that they could meaning has resulted in and evolve, that we can withstand blows to our
to cease at the time of its damage or fracture. be interpreted as use some innovative and egos, reputations, or health and live to tell the tale
celebrations. exquisite artworks in By acknowledging mistakes and exposing
Kintsugi is related to the Japanese philosophy Kintsugi Today recent years. weaknesses, partnerships gain closeness and
of “no mind” (mushin), which includes non- Today’s interest in kintsugi The Korean sculptor trust, as well as mutual understanding.
attachment, acceptance of change, and fate as arises from a continuing Yeesookyung is one of the
parts of human existence. fascination with ceramics. Aside from renowned artists who draws Even while we are often relieved when people
How to Kintsugi a Broken Bowl being a traditional Japanese method, it influence from kintsugi. His stunning are truthful, we are hesitant to expose ourselves
Kintsugi is classified into three styles and sculptures are built from found ceramics We value other people’s candour about their
mistakes, but we find recognising our own failures

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█ BY HAZIQUE ZAIRILL

THERE are numerous types of clay on the
market for different skill levels and
applications, so no single type of clay can be
used for all purposes. Therefore, you may
wish to choose the appropriate types of clay to
avoid wasting time and money on the wrong
clay. Well, a better understanding of these
different clays can assist you in choosing the
ideal clay for your pottery project.
Hence, researching and selecting the ideal
clay body for your application requires
consideration of the end product, budget, and
skill level. It is also important to know the
highest temperature your kiln can reach
when making your clay body selection. Every
variety of clay has its own ideal temperature
range for optimal performance.
These are the four most common types of
clays. The four types of clay are Earthenware
clay, Stoneware clay, Ball clay, and Porcelain.
All of them can be used to make pottery, but
the end result would differ a lot thanks to their
different textures, colors, and flexibilities.
Stoneware clay is relatively plastic, dense, and nonporous. It derives its name from its stone-like
1. EARTHENWARE characteristics.
Earthenware clays are the oldest clays utilized
by potters and also the most popular

Types of ceramic clay for potterynowadays. It is lightweight and beginner-
friendly. Different varieties of clay will be
mined depending on the composition of the
soil, the region, and the local climate.
Terracotta is the most common
earthenware clay, and it is frequently used to
produce plant pots as well as other items. The
Terracotta Warriors are a popular culturally
significant piece that you may be familiar
with. However, there are also additional types,
including Redware from the Americas and
Raku from Japan.
Purpose
Earthenware has a rough, celebrated When people
characteristic in ceramic arts. Commonly, talk about
you’ll find utilitarian uses of earthenware like earthenware
outdoor pottery for plants, gardens, and other clay, they are
ornaments. But many of the most celebrated often actually
pieces you’ll discover in a museum are also talking about
made from earthenware. It is one of the most terracotta clay.

of far more difficult. common types of clay used by beginner
- This occurs because we understand other potters.
e people’s experiences abstractly while seeing our Firing
c own extremely concretely. We are intimately and Compared to other forms of clay,
earthenware is fired at the lowest that it requires high temperatures to harden. utilitarian purposes. There is a magnificent
physically affected by what happens to us. What temperatures, resulting in pottery with the This type of clay is fired at temperatures legacy of traditional tea ceremonies in
h happens to others, on the other hand, operates necessary hardness. Earthenware is made between 1,186°C and 1,285°C. Japanese ceramic where Porcelain is used to
e more like an instructive narrative, because the from clay that is burnt at lower temperatures, craft the pots and cups utilised in ceremonies.
l. pain of failure isn’t ours, and the distance often approximately 1,050°C. 3. PORCELAIN CLAY Firing
c provides us perspective. In theory, we can all China’s Shang Dynasty-era pottery was made Commonly, firing porcelain involves a
e agree that horrible things can happen. But when 2. STONEWARE from porcelain clay, following an ancient process known as vitrification or the
s they happen to us, we feel terrible and condemn Stoneware is typically a less porous and technique dating back to the Shang transformation of a substance into a glass-like
d ourselves. sturdier material than its Dynasty (1600 – 1046 BC). finish, and porcelain is burned multiple times
e Vulnerability is boldness in you, but porcelain and Kaolin clay is the primary to obtain a variety of finishes.
s inadequacy in me: that’s simply incorrect. earthenware component of
r Imperfections, like the kintsugi artisans who long siblings. People in porcelain clay (also 4. BALL CLAY
d ago restored the shogun’s bowl with gold, are gifts the Indus valley known as china Ball clays are the most plastic of all clays and
s to be worked with, not shames to be hidden. (modern-day clay). contain very few impurities. They contain a
e Pakistan and The particles used high proportion of kaolinite, quartz, and
e Make the ordinary extraordinary northern India) to create porcelain between 10% and 25% mica. Ball clays occur
of It’s ridiculous to be ashamed of our mistakes and made a lot of are extremely fine. naturally as very fine mineral-rich sediments
s failings in life because they happen to everyone, stonewares. The use Because they are so or deposits. Also, lignite can be found in ball
s and no experience is wasted. of this type of clay fine, porcelain clays.
spread north to China. contains more clay Purpose
Everything you do – good, horrible, ugly – can The Chinese produced particles than Historically, ball clay was used for floor and
d serve as a life lesson, even if it’s something you’d some of the most celebrated Porcelain is an stoneware and earthenware. wall tiles. However, it can also be utilized in
al never do again. In fact, mistakes might be the ancient pieces of stoneware incredibly popular Because of this, porcelain may be any normal ceramic application, such as
r most valuable and successful learning during the Han Dynasty. style due to its pulled and molded into slim, mugs, plates, and similar items.
o experiences of all. And it can be shared truthfully Purpose unique delicate delicate forms. Firing
r with those who are in need and deserve to receive Stoneware is quite resilient and is finish, yet durable Purpose Most potters use ball clay
r that information. ideal for practical pottery, such as Porcelain dinnerware and plates are because it produces a white
y Things might go apart. That’s just life. But if cooking, baking, and holding structure. of the highest quality. Often, porcelain finish after firing. With Firing
s you’re wise, you can use every piece of material to
s patch yourself up and keep going. That is the liquids, as it is less porous than other is used to make toilets and baths but now around 1,290°C, ball clays
a essence of tenacity, resilience, and perseverance. clays. It can endure heat and other factors, you may be familiar with knick-knacks, become brittle. Ball clays
o The name is “mottainai”. Some philosophers say making it safe for use in the oven, microwave, figurines, and collectibles. Therefore, would shrink substantially
and similar applications. Extensively utilized porcelain is also utilized for far more during the burning
that it is the true meaning of life. for hand-building and wheel throwing. process, which is
of When we expect everything and everyone, Firing a considerable
e including ourselves, to be perfect, we not only Stoneware is a high-fire clay, which indicates downside.
g discount much of what is beautiful, but we also
of create a cruel world in which resources are Ball clay is a
s wasted, people’s positive qualities are overlooked raw material
n in favour of their flaws, and our standards become that is generally
sold in powdered
impossible to meet, restrictive, and unhealthy. form. It is not really
Instead than leaving us forever searching for utilised as a clay
body in itself.
more, different, other, better, the kintsugi Rather it is added
t. approach makes the most of what already is, to other types
e highlighting the beauty of what we already have,
it imperfections and all. of clay to
al In other words, your existing experiences and boost their
r personality enough. You may occasionally chip functionality.
e. and break, necessitating maintenance. That’s
g perfectly fine. However, the best and most
d abundant material on the earth is freely available

to anybody, and we can all use what we already
e have – even our imperfections – to be even more
s. beautiful.
r After all, our flaws are what define us. And
s allow us to shine!

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as the Himalayan.
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Royal Enfield Scram 411 made suitable for urbanites

█ AMIRUL AZREEN than that, the bike starts to struggle – the adventure-ready Himalayan. braking is done by a single two-piston ByBre
WHAT happens when you take an already especially if you need that extra kick during Also, it’s important to note that the Scram calipers, and while it may be a subsidiary of
reliable and rock solid motorcycle and give it a overtaking at high speed. Brembo, it is still lacking in bite. You need to
new purpose? Well, you get the same reliable 411 runs on a more street-friendly 19-inch pull the lever to some extent to really feel the
machine but with some added features and We can sense some criticism regarding wheels compared to the 21-inch front ones on stopping power or being engaged the ABS.
new functionality. Royal Enfield’s decision not to give the Scram the Himalayan.
411 a bit more grunt, but it would ruin the
That is probably the best sentence to brand’s easy-going character. Moreover, Royal Thanks to reduction in wheel size, the
describe Royal Enfield’s latest offering, the Enfield’s owners are not unhappy about the Scram 411 is much more comfortable in
Himalayan Scram 411 which we took around bike’s performance. tackling hard corners than the Himalayan,
the streets of Kuala Lumpur to experience it which tends to remain quite flat in bends.
first-hand last month. More importantly, the Scram 411 features
is solidly built and feels reliable to ride all year As soon as you get comfortable on
Based on the highly dependable round. It can easily hit 100km/h and although the Scram 411, so does your
Himalayan adventure motorcycle, the Scram at that speed the side mirror is almost useless, cornering speed but that’s when
411 serves as a street version of the former. it fits the bike’s character perfectly. you also start to feel the front
Also, the Scram 411 looks a lot cooler, and will suspension to give way.
appeal to younger riders. That said, the clutch works great and the
gearbox performs tremendously well. The Nevertheless,
That said, the scrambler-style Scram 411 Scram 411 also features the same 15-litre fuel it’s not enough to
and Himalayan share the same frame and an tank which means it has the same amazing take away the
air-cooled 411cc single SOHC engine that fuel economy. Other changes include a new Scram 411
churns out 24.3hp @ 6,500rpm and 32Nm @ one-piece saddle design replacing the two- enjoyment as
4,250rpm. Might not seem a lot for a 400cc seat set-up on the Himalayan. the fatter tyres
engine but then again, if you need something offer better grip.
powerful, this type of motorcycle is not for Pleasingly, the new saddle is comfy and
you. plusher, thus making it suitable for Meantime,
daily commuting. Also, the 795mm
The 5-speed gearbox is enough to get the seat height (5mm lower than the
bike up to 100km/h but more Himalayan) is nice and low for short
riders. We do hope that the same plush

saddle will be introduced on

Single
instrument
cluster omits
Himalayan
digital compass
and tachometer.

The Scram 411 is based on the
Himalayan adventure motorcycle.

7

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Second fully electric
Volvo introduced
in Malaysia

Oddly enough, for a bike that’s called a More suited for
scrambler (presumably Scram stands for street use
scrambler), the rear ABS can’t be turned off for without the
light off-road riding. We assume that this has windshield of
something to do with keeping the price low the Himalayan.
because more electronics equals a higher
pricetag. IT WAS just 8 months ago that Volvo
Car Malaysia (VCM) launched its first
The Scram 411 also features a single battery electric vehicle (BEV), the
instrument cluster, omitting the Himalayan’s XC40 Recharge, and in doing so, it
digital compass and tachometer. The test unit we was also the first company to
were given was also fitted with Royal Enfield’s assemble a BEV locally.
Tripper navigation system.
Volvo’s intention is to go fully
Unfortunately, due to a supply-chain issue, electric by 2030, and VCM has a plan
the Tripper is not being offered as standard to introduce a new BEV every year in
equipment at this time. However it will be fitted coming years. For 2023, which is just
as standard on the next batch once the matter is around the corner, it is the new C40
resolved. Recharge which was recently
launched.
The Tripper navigation system is a cool
feature considering you don’t need to mount Like the XC40 Recharge, it is also
your phone onto the handlebar which is quite a assembled locally in Shah Alam,
hassle. Selangor. Only one version of the
C40 Recharge is currently assembled
Gone as well is the Himalayan’s tall More street- and even with tax exemption, it is the urgent concerns in recent times,
windscreen, allowing the Scram 411 to have a friendly 19- priced at RM288,888 (without so it has always been ahead in
cleaner look suitable for the street. Affixed to the inch wheels insurance. sustainability with its processes. Now
mounting points where the front rack was on the instead of 21 it makes sure that the materials used
Himalayan are a pair of urban badge plates. inches. At first glance, the C40 Recharge – even the steel – in its models are of
seems like the XC40 Recharge; both sustainable quality or carbon
In terms of reliability, the Scram 411 is are SUVs but the newer model has a neutral.
undoubtedly a solid bike as it shares most of its slightly sleeker profile and is more of
features with the Himalayan. a ‘coupe SUV’. It has a sportier image The layout of the interior has a
for those who may not want the sense of organisation and
Like the Himalayan, it still needs some effort ‘functional’ image of the XC40 thoughtfulness, with functionality
to keep it in good shape, mainly the small screws Recharge. very evident. The simplicity means
that could rot, especially if you leave it out in the that the driver is not distracted
open during this rainy season. The differing details from the having to look at different areas and
XC40 Recharge can be seen in the most of the management of features
Keeping it clean from time to time doesn’t signature ‘Thor’s Hammer’ headlights is done at the 9-inch vertical central
hurt either. However, with a 3-year warranty and which are augmented with new display.
unlimited mileage, you can feel at ease if you pixel LEDs. These automatically
ever come across with any issues. adjust to light conditions and switch The C40 Recharge comes with an
on and off independently to Android operating system specially
Anyway, is the Scram 411 a good enough bike optimise the light pattern. customised for Volvo vehicles by
to be considered? Google. This means that there is no
The familiar style for the rear need to connect using Android Auto
For a bike that costs less than RM30,000 Air-cooled vertical lights is also enhanced with drive with an electric motor at each as the popular Google apps and
(RM26,900 to be exact) with a decent package of 411cc single segmentation that soles an axle, and a single-speed services are built-in. The software for
features, the Scram 411 is without a doubt a bike SOHC engine. engineering challenge of extending transmission. The total output is 408 various systems will be regularly
worth considering. This is especially if you’re on one big lamp along the roof line. ps/660Nm of torque which gives it a updated ‘over the air’, so the owner
a budget and need something robust for daily claimed 0 to 100 km/h capability of does not have to go to the service
commuting. Like the XC40, the C40 Recharge 4.7 seconds. centre.
also sits on the CMA (Compact
Furthermore, it has the same chassis as the Modular Architecture) platform that The lithium-ion battery pack, The C40 Recharge has a
Himalayan, so there are many parts that are was jointly developed by Volvo and positioned between the two axles, comprehensive list of active and
interchangeable. Geely. This versatile platform is used has a 78 kWh capacity (75 kWh passive safety systems, like all Volvos.
by various brands in the Geely usable) and is said to be good for a But being a BEV, there are additional
From a personal point of view, you can’t go Group and with variable dimensions range of over 450 kms. Recharging considerations for the engineers. In
wrong with the Scram 411 especially if you’re in in many areas, it can be used for time can be within 28 minutes (10% particular, the high-voltage battery
the market for a brand that is known for its different types of models. to 80%) using a DC high-speed pack has to be properly protected
reliability. charger with 150 kW supply. If you during a collision.
The C40 Recharge has all-wheel recharge at home, it will be an
Moreover, if you compare the Scram 411 with overnight affair and can take 8 to 12 The CMA takes this into account
the rest of its competitors, the Scram 411 is fairly hours from 0% to 100%. and there is a safety cage embedded
affordable. Its closest rival, the KTM 390 in the middle of the body structure.
Adventure, costs RM5,000 more. The larger the battery pack, the This creates a built-in crumple zone
more expensive it will. Thankfully, around the battery pack, just as the
battery technology has improved structure above it forms a safety
greatly in the past 10 years and cage for the occupants.
there’s greater reliability. But should
the battery pack in the C40 Recharge With the C40 Recharge, VCM is
be defective in the first 8 years (or introducing a ‘Direct-to-Customer’
first 160,000 kms), VCM will replace it process which uses online channels.
under warranty. This new facility enables customers
to buy directly from VCM, with
The interior is pretty much the almost every step of the purchase
same as the XC40 Recharge which process done online.
means it is very ‘Scandinavian’. Volvo
has long used its Scandinavian roots Of course, a test-drive is still
as a selling point, and Scandinavian available for those who want to
design is all about simplicity and experience the car. This can be
functionality. arranged with a preferred dealership
online as well.
Volvo has also been sensitive to
environmental issues even before

8 GoEV lets you try it first
ARE you thinking of buying an electric
DECEMBER 23, 2022 vehicle (EV) soon? The government were experiencing an EV for the first time in “GoEV, the first EV car-sharing platform in
is offering full tax exemption of their lives. It must have been an unusual Malaysia, address this issue of high cost. The
Toyota President battery electric vehicles (not experience as EVs operate almost noiselessly goal is to provide more affordable EV access to
gives preview of hybrids) until the end of 2023, which means and with their high torque from almost the general public so that everyone, not just
future electric Hilux that there are considerable savings on the standstill, there is strong acceleration. the privileged few, can experience the EV
retail price. lifestyle. Through our subscription model,
LIKE other types of motor vehicles, trucks too are Anticipating increased interest in EVs, potential EV buyers can also take advantage of
electrifying. Some companies like Ford and GM have However, unlike a hybrid where you do not GoCar Malaysia is expanding its EV fleet. The GoEV for a longer-term experience before
already begun selling fully electric trucks and eventually, have to worry about running out of electricity company expects to have 30 more units of fully committing to buy one,” he added.
the bestselling truck outside North America will also go and being unable to recharge the battery pack Nissan LEAF deployed across 20 zones in the
electric. This is the Toyota Hilux, a popular model in many to continue, EVs will require a new mindset Klang Valley, bringing the total number to GoEV Share is currently available only for
countries for decades, which has built up a strong and perhaps even a change in your driving over 50 units for both sharing and also round trips in the Klang Valley (pick-up and
reputation for durability and reliability. habits. If you do not have a charging point at subscription options. return at the same zone) and short-term use –
home, then you will have to get used to going hourly, daily, weekly or monthly. Normal rates
Toyota already has a development program ongoing to public charging stations regularly and make “The EV market in Malaysia has been start from RM24.90 per hour and RM249 for a
for an electric Hilux as evident by a prototype shown in a note of where they are. gaining momentum, specifically in the day to RM232 per day for a one-month
Thailand recently during the 60th anniversary development of charging infrastructure and booking.
celebration, of Toyota Thailand. Toyota President Akio For some, such issues may be a hassle introduction of more EV models from various
Toyoda personally presented the Hilux Revo BEV as a while others will adapt to them. Some may car brands. However, accessibility to the To ease any potential range anxiety, each
preview of a future Hilux with electric power. find that when they want to go outstation, they masses is still a challenge. The high cost of GoEV vehicle comes with a complimentary
have to think about where the recharge along purchasing an EV is simply not viable for most chargEV card, which gives users access to
No details were given but the exterior design of the the way and they might not be able to detour Malaysians, especially given current almost 300 charging stations nationwide.
prototype is that of a typical pick-up truck – it’s hard to far. challenging economic conditions,” said Wong Charging stations at the GoEV zones are free
depart from the traditional form – with the front end Hoe Mun, CEO of GoCar Malaysia. to use for all GoEV members.
being more closed off since there is no need for air to Buying an EV means committing to a H-P
blow onto the radiator. On the prototype, the front end is loan for a number of years and the last thing
smooth and car-like, with a slit that might be a grille of you want is to find that living with an EV is not
sorts. suitable for your lifestyle – but you are then
stuck with it. But what if you could spend a
Unlike a passenger car or even SUV, a truck would be while using an EV without purchasing it, see
put into more demanding use and conditions, so Toyota how things go and then make your decision?
would want to ensure that even when electrified, it can
be durable enough to maintain the ‘unbreakable’ The companies selling EVs may let you
reputation which it has gained over the years. test-drive for a little while but don’t offer ‘trial
ownership.’ During the very short time, you
The battery pack, in particular, would need to be won’t really experience what it is like to own
better protected than in passenger cars as the vehicle an EV.
would be going over rocky terrain. The electronic
systems would also have to be strengthened to take GoCar Malaysia, an on-demand mobility-
more vibrations. as-a-service platform, gives you the
opportunity with its GoEV car-sharing fleet.
The Toyota President did not give any indication The GoEV programme was introduced in
when the Hilux BEV will be available but another December 2021 and after a year, more than
prototype shown will be launched in 2024. This is 1,000 users have taken the opportunity to live
currently referred to as IMV 0 and is a project being with an EV for a short term. Collectively, they
carried out by Toyota Daihatsu Engineering & have clocked more than 500,000 kms.
Manufacturing.
According to GoCar Malaysia, over 90% of
Toyota Hilux Revo those who signed up for the GoEV programme
BEV prototype.
Honda to launch new fuel cell vehicle in 2024
Like the Hilux BEV prototype, the IMV 0’s details are WHILE many companies are now operations in 2016, was conceived
unknown and only the exterior design was visible. It’s an focussed on developing more R&D on such vehicles. This led to to combine a plug-in feature with as a small volume, specialty
unusual design with a low-rider (lowered chassis) style battery electric vehicles (BEVs), a additional models like the FCX FCEV technology in one model. manufacturing facility.
and a front end that seems to have been taken from the few are also looking further at Clarity being developed which
FJ Cruiser which ends its production this month. other alternative fuels, particularly had improvements and This will enable the driver to It is focused on craftsmanship
hydrogen. This gas is available in advancements in many aspects. charge the onboard battery pack and hand-assembled vehicles
It seems to be pretty much a concept that is being abundance and with technology for zero emissions electric around such as the NSX supercar, multiple
studied as it has headlights that look too ‘futuristic’ and from the space program, it has There are still issues such as a town, with the flexibility of fast Acura PMC Edition vehicles
ideas like tie-down points on the bonnet and sides. been possible to make a fuel cell refuelling network and cost which hydrogen refuelling for longer (including TLX, RDX and MDX)
whereby hydrogen’s chemical limit public acceptance of FCEVs trips (assuming that the refuelling along with Honda Performance
The single cab also seems reminiscent of the old Land energy is converted into electrical but Honda is still pushing ahead network grows). FCEVs can refuel Development racing cars.
Cruiser pick-up cab. Again, it looks very ‘prototypish’ so energy. This can then be used to and has announced that it will in minutes, providing a familiar
the final product might be more refined. Just behind the power motors and the process produce an all-new hydrogen level of travel convenience for This makes the PMC uniquely
doors, on the side panel, appear to be two openings generates only moisture. FCEV which will be launched in drivers accustomed to suited to production of FCEVs
which could be steps for easier access. 2024. conventional automobiles. which require special assembly
Some companies have procedures. This approach is
As for powertrains, if the IMV 0 is the basis for the developed fuel cell electric The FCEV, which will be based The new FCEV will be built at similar to the broad role that the
next Hilux generation, then it is likely to still have some vehicles (FCEVs) to a stage where on the new CR-V recently Honda’s Performance Tochigi plant in Japan played in
combustion engine versions for those markets that are they can be commercialised and launched in America, will be North Manufacturing Centre (PMC) in manufacturing both the original
not able or ready to electrify. This is in line with Toyota’s are sold or leased to the public. America’s first production vehicle the USA. Ts is facility, which began NSX (from 1989) and, later, the
intention to ‘not leave any customer behind’ even though Honda is one of those companies FCX Clarity FCEV in 2008.
it is committed to electrifying its range to achieve carbon and in fact, the Japanese carmaker
neutrality. has over 20 years of experience in Honda has long believed that
FCEVs. FCEVs powered by hydrogen
Nevertheless, it is also likely that Toyota will be created through renewable
considering hybrid technology for IMV 0, which would As far back as 2002, Honda had sources will be a key part of a
be a good approach as it will be more marketable in a running model called the FCX sustainable transportation future
many countries. After all, it does have long experience in which was the FCEV to be certified as they release no CO2 emissions
hybrid technology, having pioneered it for mass by two US agencies – the at all; water and heat are the only
production in the late 1990s. Environmental Protection Agency by-products of electricity
and California Air Resources Board. generation.
“I am often criticized in the press because I won’t
declare that the automotive industry should commit Though Honda did not This new zero-emissions
100% to BEV. I believe we need to be realistic about produce large numbers of the vehicle will contribute to Honda’s
when society will be able to fully adopt Battery Electric FCX, it gained much useful real- previously announced goal to
Vehicles and when our infrastructure can support them world data (especially in different make BEVs and FCEVs represent
at scale,” said Toyoda. climatic conditions) for its ongoing 100% of its global auto sales by
2040.
From some remarks by Toyoda though, the IMV 0
might also be the basis for another model line as he
mentioned that he wanted his engineers ‘to create a
brand new IMV pick-up truck for Thailand, something
truly affordable and truly innovative.’ He also wants it to
support economic growth and mobility for all.

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33.2 Retail 438.6 445.2 -6.6

19.3 Foreign 267.1 244.8 22.3 13.98
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100.0 1329.4 1329.4 0 5.80 13.34 518.73 120.15 208.54 27.78 37.40
KLCI STI HANG SENG 3,054.43 NIKKEI TSEC KOSPI S&P/ASX200
Preliminary stats (excluding trade amendments). For final data, please refer to www.bursamalaysia.com 1,468.35 3,269.53 26,507.87 2,356.73
Source: Bursa Malaysia 19,679.22 14,442.94 7,152.50

KL MARKET SUMMARY Gamuda JV wins RM3b
DECEMBER 22, 2022

INDICES 10,539.90 CHANGE highway job in Australia
FBMEMAS + 45.15
FBMKLCI 1,468.35 + 5.80
CONSUMER PRODUCTS 580.97 +2.14
INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS 178.50 +3.11
CONSTRUCTION 151.12 + 1.00
FINANCIAL SERVICES 16,551.51 - 50.67
ENERGY 781.83 - 2.44
TELECOMMUNICATIONS 581.56 + 5.24 o Project includes extension of M1 Motorway to construct nine bridges including a viaduct
HEALTH CARE 1,668.90 + 31.72 Raymond Terrace as well as construction of nine bridges approximately 2.6km long across the Hunter
TRANSPORTATION 853.25 + 0.41 across the Hunter River and floodplain River and floodplain, it said.
PROPERTY 648.20 +2.53
PLANTATION 6,822.00 +48.65 It added the project would create social
FBMSHA 10,649.67 + 97.50 benefit initiatives within the local
FBMACE 5,501.65 + 35.80 community and wider Hunter Region of
TECHNOLOGY 63.88 +0.09 NSW during construction.
KUALA LUMPUR: Gamuda Bhd and for the construction group.
TURNOVER VALUE Australia-based John Holland Pty Ltd’s joint “Planning and detailed design John Holland owned 60% equity interest
2.502BIL RM1.329BIL venture company John Holland Gamuda in JHGJV, with the remaining held by
Joint Venture (JHGJV) has secured a contract commences immediately with site Gamuda.
5 MOST ACTIVES for the M1 Motorway extension to Raymond investigations and utilities work in mid-
DECEMBER 22, 2022 Terrace: Black Hill to Tomago Works, worth 2023,” the group said in a filing with Bursa Trading of Gamuda’s shares and
A$1.029 billion (RM3.03 billion). Malaysia yesterday. structured warrants on Bursa Malaysia has
STOCK VOL CLSG (sen) +/– (sen) been halted with effect from 11.18am
ASB 102,544,300 18.0 UNCH The design and construct contract from Gamuda said the scope of works includes yesterday.
SERBAD 83,859,300 1.0 UNCH Transport for New South Wales, the 10km of greenfield dual carriageway
RENEUC 70,697,900 30.0 +4.5 procurement entity for the New South Wales motorway between the M1 Motorway at At 11.48am, Gamuda’s shares stood at
HSI-CL 67,984,300 52.5 +11.0 (NSW) government in Australia, is expected Beresfield and Tomago as well as major RM3.66 per unit, with 366,700 shares
TOPGLO 54,793,400 75.5 +3.5 to generate a sum of RM1.21 billion revenue interchanges at Black Hill, Tarro and Tomago. changing hands.

The JV company would also need to Gamuda shares closed at RM3.70, up four
sen, with a volume of 6.76 million shares. –
Bernama

5 TOP GAINERS MAS, Saudia announce codeshare agreement
DECEMBER 22, 2022
PETALING JAYA: National carriers, Malaysia
STOCK VOL CLSG (RM) +/– RM Airlines (MAS) and Saudia, have entered
NESTL 18,700 138.80 +1.70 into a codeshare agreement to expand
PCHEM 4,603,800 +0.32 destinations and travel options from Dec 15.
SEM 564,200 8.40 +0.25
DKSH 58,600 1.90 +0.16 The agreement allows passengers
HSI-CLO 115,000 4.56 +0.16 connections and hospitality services in the
0.895 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Malaysia on
the flights of the two carriers.
5 TOP LOSERS
DECEMBER 22, 2022 Malaysia Airlines’ “MH” code will be
added to several Saudia flights while Saudia’s
STOCK VOL CLSG (RM) +/– RM “SV” flight code will be added to some
KLUANG 2,000 3.66 -0.27 Malaysia Airlines flights.
HLFG 26,200 18.48 -0.24
TENAGA-C1O 0.10 -0.24 Travellers on board of Malaysia Airlines
HEIM 100 25.34 -0.22 and Saudia will also get access and trips via
PPB 31,800 17.20 -0.18 Saudia to some destinations such as
524,500 Madinah, Al-Ula as well as Penang and
Australian cities namely Sydney and
EXCHANGE RATES DECEMBER 22, 2022 Melbourne.

Foreign currency Bank sell Bank buy Bank buy Malaysia Airlines Group CEO Captain Malaysia Airlines and Saudia’s passengers will also get access and trips via Saudia to
Izham Ismail said the partnership will destinations such as Madinah, Al-Ula as well as Penang and Australian cities namely
1 US DOLLAR TT/OD TT OD strengthen Malaysia Airlines’ presence in Sydney and Melbourne. - UNSPLASH PIX
1 AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR 4.5035 4.3695 4.3595 Saudi Arabia and build upon a relationship
1 BRUNEI DOLLAR 3.0390 2.9180 2.9020 between the two carriers. opportunity to learn about the warm Arab “We look forward to enhancing the
1 CANADIAN DOLLAR 3.3320 3.2360 3.2280 hospitality as well as providing access to prospects of bilateral relations in the future,”
1 EURO 3.3040 3.2160 3.2040 “It will also complement our double daily various destinations in the region. he added.
1 NEWZEALAND DOLLAR 4.7840 4.6290 4.6090 commercial services via Doha with Qatar
1 SINGAPORE DOLLAR 2.8430 2.7380 2.7220 Airways, as well as flights to Jeddah and
1 STERLING POUND 3.3320 3.2360 3.2280 Madinah operated by Amal by Malaysia
1 SWISS FRANC 5.4490 5.2760 5.2560 Airlines for umrah and hajj journeys,” he
100 UAE DIRHAM 4.8460 4.7340 4.7190 said.
100 BANGLADESHTAKA 124.0400 117.6200 117.4200
100 CHINESE RENMINBI 4.3430 4.0360 3.8360 Saudia CEO Captain Ibrahim Koshy said
100 HONGKONG DOLLAR 64.5000 62.1000 the cooperation gives passengers the
100 INDIAN RUPEE 58.4000 55.4900 N/A
100 INDONESIAN RUPIAH 5.5200 5.1900 55.2900 KL ranked second among Airbnb’s trending destinations in Q3
100 JAPANESE YEN 0.0299 0.0271 4.9900
100 NEWTAIWAN DOLLAR 3.4080 3.3010 KUALA LUMPUR: New data from Airbnb has Asia, India, Hong Kong and Taiwan Kuching, Kuala Lumpur, Kota Kinabalu and
100 PAKISTAN RUPEE 15.7000 0.0221 revealed that Kuala Lumpur ranked second in Amanpreet Bajaj (pix) said, “The reopening of Genting Highlands.
100 PHILIPPINE PESO 2.0300 N/A 3.2910 the top trending destinations
100 QATAR RIYAL 8.3000 1.8900 worldwide in Q3, pulling ahead of more countries this year has unlocked With the biggest travel revolution the world
100 SAUDI RIYAL 124.6300 7.8100 N/A other popular tourist destinations pent-up demand from international has seen, Airbnb created a completely new
100THAI BAHT 121.0700 118.3100 1.6900 around the world. travelers eager to reconnect with loved way for travelers to search for their holiday
13.5700 114.9300 7.6100 ones or visit their favourite destinations homes as designed around Airbnb Categories.
12.0300 118.1100 Airbnb revealed that the list of once more. It’s incredibly heartening With over 300 million views globally since its
114.7300 top 10 most trending global that Malaysia is top of mind for launch in May, the top five Airbnb categories
11.6300 destinations in Q3, which included international travelers as travel in Malaysia by median earnings in Q3 2022
popular destinations across Asia, bounces back, with its variety of were Amazing views, Golfing, Amazing pools,
Source: Malayan Banking Berhad/Bernama South America and Europe were incredible offerings from breathtaking Beachfront and Tropical.
Kuta ( Indonesia), Kuala Lumpur, nature to rich culture and delicious
Itapema (Brazil), Angra dos Reis cuisine.” With travel back in full swing, Malaysians
(Brazil), Bangkok (Thailand), are now planning their overseas holidays with
Sydney (Australia), Singapore, Málaga, Amidst heightened interest to travel renewed enthusiasm. New Airbnb data found
(Spain), Melbourne (Australia), and Pattaya overseas this year, domestic travel remains that the trending international destinations
City in Thaliand. popular among Malaysians. Ipoh claimed the ranging from near and far by Malaysians in Q3
top spot as Malaysians first most popular 2022 were Bangkok, Paris, Melbourne, Greater
Airbnb’s general manager for Southeast destination on Airbnb in Q3 followed by London and Seoul.

10 theSUN ON FRIDAY | DECEMBER 23, 2022 Boost for smart city,
SUNBIZ urban development plans

Malaysia doubles SEREMBAN: City councils in o Quantela partners MAP2U to roll out city councils.
exploration Malaysia will get a boost to Malaysia’s first centralised citizen services The platform will enable
success with 10 enhance their smart city and urban solution platform
discoveries in 2022 development plans through real- authorities to access unlimited
time data, communication and platform, Smart City collaborating with MAP2U in our insights and data analytics on a
KUALA LUMPUR: Petroliam Nasional digital technology with the accreditation as first citizen services solution single dashboard. The overall
Bhd (Petronas) and its Petroleum country’s first centralised citizen well as promoting project in Malaysia. Quantela’s vision for subsequent phases is to
Arrangement Contractors (PAC) recorded services solution project. Smart City technology platform is the engine target 155 city councils across
a total of 10 hydrocarbon discoveries in awareness and that will enable Malaysian Malaysia, with use case in
Malaysia in 2022, following an increase in This follows an announcement capacity authorities to collate, control data, multiple smart city domains such
exploration activities in the country. by digital infrastructure building efforts. and take decisions to improve the as security, mobility, health,
solutions provider Quantela Quantela quality of life, foster economic energy, water, and waste
Eight oil and gas discoveries were Inc, which entered into a CEO Amr Salem growth, develop a sustainable and management.
made off the coast of Sarawak, and one strategic partnership with (pic) said: “We safe environment, and encourage
each off the coasts of Sabah and Malaysia-based Geographic could see a big efficient urban management According to Map2U Sdn Bhd
Peninsular Malaysia. The largest oil Information System provider ambition in practices.” CEO Datuk Azhar Ismail, the
discovery was made by Petronas Carigali MAP2U to roll out the partnership with Quantela offers
at the Nahara-1 well in Block SK306 platform for PLANMalaysia. Six city councils that will receive unlimited value to PLANMalaysia
within Sarawak’s Balingian Province. the rollout are Putrajaya, Johor by promoting the Standard Smart
PLANMalaysia is an agency Baru, Kuala Lumpur, Penang, City Indicator ISO 37122 as part of
Discoveries were also made in under the Ministry of Housing Petaling Jaya and Kulim. Phase one the Malaysia Urban Observatory’s
Sarawak’s Central Luconia, Western and Local Government tasked of the project – expected to be responsibilities.
Luconia and Baram with urban planning services completed by December 2025 –
provinces, which are for the well-being of includes creating a central He added that the centralised
among Malaysia’s most Malaysians. Under platform that unifies urban solutions built on the Quantela
prolific basins and its Smart City observatory and digital citizen platform will bring positive
home to many gas agenda, it is services platforms; and integrates outcomes in coordinating and
fields in the country. involved in monitoring the urban development
developing the with IoT and non-Internet of plan.
Within Central Smart City Things components across these
Luconia, Shell had blueprint, “It empowers stakeholders
discoveries at the Inai- introducing with real-time data and helps
1 and Temu-1 the national communities contribute and
wells in MLNG Smart City adopt environmental, social and
Block, while governance practices for our
Mubadala Energy found more gas in nation.”
Block SK320 at the Cengkih-1 well. In the
emerging province of Western Luconia, ASB unitholders to get 4.6 sen income
ConocoPhillips drilled three exploration distribution, additional bonus of half a sen
wells in Block WL4-00 and discovered
gas at the Gagau-1 well while the Salam- KUALA LUMPUR: Permodalan in a statement yesterday. services, plantation and healthcare savings and investment tool for
3 and Benum-2 wells confirmed the Nasional Bhd’s (PNB) wholly owned Group chairman Tun Arifin sectors. bumiputras in their financial
extension of oil and gas accumulations unit trust management company, planning.
in adjacent fault blocks. In the matured Amanah Saham Nasional Bhd Zakaria said the fund has delivered “ASB took advantage of the
Baram province, PTTEP made another (ASNB), has announced an income a competitive income distribution relatively strong domestic equity “We are pleased to see the
gas discovery in Block SK410B through distribution of 4.60 sen a unit for its for ASB unitholders, which this market performance in the first steady rise of Malaysians investing
the Paprika-1 well, where the giant Lang flagship unit trust fund, Amanah year included a Bonus Tambahan, half of 2022 to capture gains, with us as well as the increase in
Lebah was discovered in 2019. Saham Bumiputera (ASB) for the despite difficult market conditions. rebalance its portfolio and increase the size of their investments. ASB
financial year ending Dec 31, 2022 its cash holdings,” he said. remains a fundamental component
In ultra-deepwater Sabah, Total- (FY2022). “The total distribution of for our unitholders’ financial
Energies made oil and gas discovery at RM8.9 billion will benefit 10.6 Ahmad Zulqarnain said ASB planning,” he added.
the Tepat-2 well in Block N within the The income distribution million unitholders who hold continued to deliver sustainable
emerging Sabah Trough province, consists of a dividend of 3.35 sen 186.4 billion units in ASB. The and competitive returns, For the first 11 months of the
further proving the extent of the earlier and a bonus of 1.25 sen. Bonus Tambahan is to assist outperforming the benchmark of year, PNB’s total assets under
oil and gas discovery of Tepat-1 in 2018. our unitholders during a period Maybank 12-month fixed deposit management increased to
Additionally, ASNB announced of cost of living pressures,” he rate. RM343.1 billion from RM336.7
Off the coast of Peninsular Malaysia, a Bonus Tambahan (Additional said. billion in 2021 while units in
Hess found a new gas reservoir at the Bonus) of 0.50 sen a unit for the “ASB’s number of accounts circulation for all its 17 funds
Bergading Deep-4 well in Block PM302 first 30,000 units held by a unit PNB president and group chief increased by more than 200,000 increased to 283.2 billion units
within the North Malay Basin. holder, which brings the total executive Ahmad Zulqarnain Onn to 10.6 million accounts whilst from 276.2 billion and the
income distribution amount to said Malaysian companies units in circulation rose by 4.6 number of account holders rose
Apart from the exploration success, RM8.9 billion, benefiting 10.6 emerged as the largest contributor billion or 2.53% to 186.4 billion to 15.2 million from 14.8 million
there was an increased uptake in the million ASB unitholders, PNB said to returns this year, driven by units. This indicates continued in the previous year.
Malaysia Bid Round (MBR) 2022 where ASB’s investments in financial confidence in ASB as an essential
investors responded strongly to the call
for greater exploration investments. The
Production Sharing Contract (PSC)
signings for the successful MBR 2022
bids are planned for February next year,
followed by the launch of MBR 2023.

MBR 2022 was launched on Jan 27,
2022, with 14 exploration blocks, six
clusters of Discovered Resource
Opportunities and one cluster of Late
Life Assets offered in the bidding round

Yinson posts higher net profit of RM155m in third quarter

KUALA LUMPUR: Yinson Holdings for specialist FPSO contractors and
Bhd posted a higher net profit of operators continue to positively
RM155 million in the third quarter impact Yinson Production’s business
ended Oct 31, 2022 (Q3’23) against activities,” he said.
RM98 million recorded in the same
quarter last year. Lim noted that the global energy
infrastructure and technology company
Revenue jumped to RM1.74 billion experienced a busy and productive
from RM820 million previously, mainly quarter for its renewables business.
due to commencement of engineering,
procurement, construction, installation “In addition to further
and commissioning business activities strengthening and growing our global
for floating production storage and pipeline of renewables projects,
offloading (FPSO) vessels Maria Yinson Renewables maintains a strong
Quitéria and Atlanta (pic), the company focus on maturing secured projects to
said in a filing with Bursa Malaysia bring them to final investment
yesterday. decision and to start construction.

In a statement, group executive “Globally, our total renewables
chairman Lim Han Weng said the pipeline stands at over 5.5 gigawatts,
stability of Yinson’s performance including over 3.8GW of early stage
throughout the volatility of recent projects, in addition to close to 1GW
years is a testament of its sound for which planning consent is in
business model and ability to adapt to process and a further 486 megawatts
change. plus 285MW that are under pre-
construction/construction respectively,”
“The increasing demand globally he said. – Bernama

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RHB Get Your Hack On hackathon is back, with Asean edition

KUALA LUMPUR: The Get Your Hack On The RHB Get Your Hack On Asean Edition invest in the right people with the right digital to develop amazing new solutions and
(GYHO) hackathon initiative by RHB Banking 2023 virtual hackathon will be held from Jan 13 skillsets. Since our first hackathon in 2021, we prototypes that can revolutionise the banking
Group (RHB) will be back next month with an to 15, with the grand finals experience. This platform also provides career
Asean edition to unearth new innovative happening on Jan 28. Technology have seen increasing momentum opportunities to talents who successfully
solutions that can revolutionise customers’ innovators are evaluated based on in digital and technology demonstrate their resolve towards new
banking experience across the Southeast Asian their abilities in developing unique innovativeness from participants. customer-centric ideation, a strong customer-
region. ideation for innovative banking By extending our reach throughout first culture, and a clear focus on resolving
solutions, originality and good the region, we look forward to frictions and customer pain points.
RHB, having a strong presence in Malaysia, design, as well as their technical encouraging even more tech RHB GYHO Asean Edition 2023 offers attractive
Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Brunei, ability to execute the proposed innovators to showcase new and cash prizes of more than US$10,000 in total. The
Cambodia, Vietnam, and Laos, is calling on solutions. exciting ideas and solutions at this champions will walk away with US$5,000, while
great tech talent from all over the region to edition of RHB Get Your Hack On.” the second and third placed teams will receive
showcase their talents in tech, design and RHB Group chief strategy and innovation RHB GYHO is a platform that creates great US$2,500 and US$1,000 respectively, with
business development by competing in this 48- officer Ryan Teoh said, “A key success driver in opportunities for tech talents and offers consolation prizes and special awards as well.
hour coding hackathon. RHB’s digital innovation is our willingness to business opportunities to those with the ability

Talent shortage impeding BRIEFS EDOTCO SEES UNTAPPED
growth of SME: Samenta OPPORTUNITIES
IN THAILAND, VIETNAM
o Association suggests ways for govt to help small and Furthermore, boards of directors should have
mediumenterpriseshireskilledworkersandupskill others more representation from SME-focused trade KUALA LUMPUR: Telecommunications
associations such as Samenta instead of being tower company (towerco) Edotco Group is
█ BY GLORIA HARRY BEATTY making on economic development dominated by MNC representatives. looking into expanding its operations to
[email protected] should be delegated to the state Thailand and Vietnam as the markets offer
PETALING JAYA: The growth of governments. Commenting on public funds that are untapped growth opportunities. Edotco
small and medium enterprises utilised to train workers for MNC, Yeoh said CEO Adlan Tajudin said: “We have
(SME) is being impeded by “The state governments attention should also be diverted towards talent successfully built our portfolio from 10,000
shortage of talent and stiff understand the needs of the SME in requirements of SME. towers in four home markets to more than
competition for such people from their respective states better instead 50,000 towers in nine markets in just over
multinational corporations (MNC), of a one-size-fits-all policy. Grants He said introducing automation and eight years. “Currently, Edotco’s target
according to Small and Medium and allocations should be provided pursuing IR 4.0 (Industrial Revolution 4.0) markets are in the Asean region and South
Enterprises Association (Samenta) to targeted state agencies and initiatives will not be successful if SME do not Asia,“ he told Bernama. Beyond Malaysia,
national secretary Yeoh Seng Hooi institutions that are tasked with have the talent to embrace and execute the the group operates over 54,000 towers
(pic). specific roles,” he said, adding that systems. across Indonesia, Bangladesh, Cambodia,
financial support should be given to Sri Lanka, Pakistan, the Philippines,
“The shortage of talent is a the Skills Development Centre “As an immediate reprieve, SME need some Myanmar, and Laos.
serious issue and the matter has been (SDC) at state level – such as Penang fiscal support to pay for the more expensive
aggravated as MNC fish in the same pool as Skills Development Centre – to provide suitable talent as it will have to compete with MNC for ALIRAN IHSAN SIGNS MOU
SME, crowding them out by offering higher workshops and training to reskill and upskill talent. WITH ADARO WATER
remuneration packages. What are the solutions SME workers. ON TECHNOLOGY EXCHANGE
to this predicament faced by SME?” he Yeoh said that for training programmes “Double deduction tax allowance should be
questioned. targeted at SME, the SDC can claim for grants given to SME for salaries of workers above KUALA LUMPUR: Aliran Ihsan Resources
and reimbursements from the federal RM5,000. This policy would incentivise the SME Bhd (AIR Bhd) has signed a memorandum
Yeoh told SunBiz that the association, in its government. Such a model is implemented in to be more willing to pay a higher remuneration of understanding (MoU) with PT Adaro
latest proposal to the government, said there Japan where there are nine regional and to the skilled workforce and managers so that Tirta Mandiri (Adaro Water), which is part
should be more decentralisation in policies and dedicated SME training institutes nationwide. the SME can move up the value chain. The of Adaro Group based in Jakarta,
implementation, for a start. The federal In addition, he said, public sector financial financial burden on SME will be lighter if they Indonesia. The MoU aims to foster the
government should work closely with the state support and grants should be targeted at can set off the higher remuneration against exchange of technology between AIR Bhd
governments. More policy and decision- improving the skillsets of SME workers. taxable income,” he remarked. and Adaro Water to tap into the Indonesia
and Malaysian markets, especially in water
On a short-term basis, Yeoh suggested that reclamation, non-revenue water and
SME be given more work permits to hire wastewater sectors.
experienced technical staff from overseas. This
could be a measure for, say, five years while the SERBA DINAMIK FAILS TO
proposed training programmes at SDC and SUBMIT REPORT IN TIME,
polytechnics are accentuated. TRADE SUSPENSION KICKS IN

GDB wins RM247m Job vacancies advertised online in KUALA LUMPUR: Serba Dinamik Holdings
design-and-build Q3 down 5.9% from previous quarter Bhd says the issuance of its annual report
contract for logistics hub 2022 has been delayed as the audited
PUTRAJAYA: Job vacancies advertised economic activity showed the financial statements, together with its
PETALING JAYA: Construction services firm GDB online in the country registered a wholesale and retail trade; repair of auditors’ and directors’ reports for the
Holdings Bhd has secured a RM247 million decrease of 5.9% in the third quarter motor vehicles and motorcycles financial year ended June 30, 2022 have
design-and-build contract for a logistics hub in (Q3) of 2022 to record 190,170 activities made up the largest not been completed. The Practice Note 17
Bandar Bukit Raja 2 Industrial Park in Klang, vacancies compared with 202,102 composition of job vacancies company said this is mainly due to the
Selangor. posted in the previous quarter (Q2 advertised online, at 23.7% (45,150), board of directors still working on
2022). followed by manufacturing activities resolving the outstanding audit fees issue
GDB’s wholly owned subsidiary Grand (21.5% or 40,903); professional, with the external auditors. On Dec 19,
Dynamic Builders Sdn Bhd (GDBSB) accepted a Chief Statistician Datuk Seri Dr scientific and technical activities 2022, the oil and gas services provider said
letter of award dated Dec 19, 2022 from SDPLOG 1 Mohd Uzir Mahidin said job openings (21,150) and accommodation and that if the group was unable to submit the
(Industrial Asset I) Sdn Bhd, a wholly owned recorded a decline in year-on-year food service activities (13,161). outstanding report on or before Dec 22,
subsidiary of SDPLOG 1 (MY Holdings) Sdn Bhd growth of 1.2%. trading in its securities would be
and is established under the Sime Darby Property- Commenting on the job vacancies suspended from 9am today until further
Logos Property Industrial Development Fund 1 LP. In a statement in conjunction with advertised according to states, he said notice. – Bernama
the release of Big Data Analytics Job all states posted a decline in vacancies
GDBSB’s scope as the main contractor includes Market Insights: Job Vacancies during the reference period except BANK NEGARA RESERVES
design and construct piling and substructure Advertised Online in Malaysia for the Labuan. AT US$110.3B ON DEC 15
works, as well as superstructure, architectural, third quarter of 2022 released
mechanical and electrical works. yesterday, he said that for job However, Kuala Lumpur recorded KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Negara Malaysia’s
vacancies advertised online by the highest number of job vacancies (BNM) international reserves widened to
Barring unforeseen circumstances, the 21- occupation category, professionals with 79,183 openings, followed by US$110.3 billion (RM488.63 billion) as at
month contract is slated to commence on Dec 29, comprised the largest share with Selangor (27,424), Johor (14,815) and Dec 15, 2022 from US$109.7 billion as at
2022, with targeted completion on Sept 28 2024. 46.1% or 87,587 vacancies. Penang (6,340). Nov 30, 2022. In a statement yesterday, the
central bank said the reserves position is
GDB grouping managing director Cheah Ham “This was followed by 18.1% He also noted that there were sufficient to finance 5.3 months of imports
Cheia said: “We are pleased to reinforce our (34,434) in the category of technicians several circumstances that may of goods and services and is 1.1 times of
portfolio by designing and constructing a high- and associate professionals while influence the hiring activities, among the total short-term external debt. –
end Logistic Hub with sustainability initiatives of managers accounted for 12.8% others, employers were still selective Bernama
LEED Certification for the Client. This would (24,417),” he said. in hiring new employees to fill up the
strengthen our track record in delivering a vast critical occupations. BURSA, SUBSIDIARIES
array of buildings, from high-rise residential and In terms of vacancies by overall TO CLOSE ON DEC 26, JAN 2
commercial buildings to now include industrial economic sector, the majority of job It may also be challenging to find
properties. Also, this new win boosts our vacancies advertised online were qualified employees with tight KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia Bhd and
outstanding current order book to RM1.3 billion, concentrated in the services sector, budgets that businesses are facing its subsidiaries will be closed on Dec 26,
which should sustain us till 2024.” comprising 67.6% or 128,575 particularly during the increase of 2022, and Jan 2, 2023, for Christmas Day
vacancies. inflation in the economy, he and New Year 2023 celebrations. In a
concluded. – Bernama statement yesterday, the exchange
He added that further analysis by operator said operations will resume on
Dec 27, 2022, and Jan 3, 2023, respectively.
Both Christmas Day (Dec 25, 2022) and
New Year 2023 (Jan 1, 2023) will fall on
Sunday, hence, the following Mondays are
the replacement public holidays. –
Bernama

12 theSUN ON FRIDAY | DECEMBER 23, 2022
SUNBIZ

BRIEFS TOSHIBA’S PREFERRED How 2022 shocked, rocked
BIDDER TO SEAL and rolled global markets
¥1.4 TRILLION LOAN SOON
o World stocks down 20% in worst year since financial Chinese stocks have staged a late rally
TOKYO: Japan Industrial Partners (JIP), the crisis, crypto crashes and defaults add to volatility thanks to signs that its zero-Covid policy’s days
preferred bidder to buy out Toshiba Corp, are numbered but they are still down 25% and
is set to sign a loan agreement of about LONDON: Trillions of dollars wiped off world traditional go-to assets in troubled times, lost emerging market ‘hard currency’ government
¥1.4 trillion (RM47 billion) with lenders stocks, bond market tantrums, whip-sawing 16% and 24% respectively in dollar terms. debt will notch its first ever back-to-back loss.
this week, the Yomiuri reported yesterday. currency and commodities and the collapse of
The loans include a commitment line of a few crypto empires – 2022 has been perhaps Drama kicked in as soon as it became clear Initial public offerings and bond sales have
¥200 billion, the paper said. Sumitomo the most turbulent year investors have ever that Covid was not going to shutter the global also slumped almost everywhere apart from the
Mitsui Banking Corp and Mizuho Bank seen, and for good reason. economy again and the world’s most influential Middle East, while commodities have been the
would provide about ¥400 billion to ¥500 central bank, the US Federal Reserve, was best performing asset class for a second
billion each, it said. The deal is expected to Tallying the final numbers is useful but serious about raising interest rates. consecutive year.
value the industrial conglomerate at doesn’t even come close to telling the whole
around ¥2.2 trillion, although the Nikkei story. Ten-year Treasury yields jumped to 1.8% Natural gas’ more than 50% rise is the best
business daily reported at the weekend from less than 1.5%, knocking 5% off MSCI’s overall in that group, albeit largely due to the
that JIP could lower it to below ¥2 trillion. Yes, global equities are down US$14 trillion world stocks index in January alone. war in Ukraine which had hoisted prices 140%
– Reuters (RM62 trillion) and heading for their second at one point.
worst year on record, but there have been That yield is now at 3.68%, stocks are down
FRENCH WATCHDOG FINES nearly 300 interest rate hikes and a trio of 10%- 20% while oil prices surged 80% before giving it Mounting recession worries along with the
MICROSOFT €60M OVER plus rallies in that time making the volatility all up. The Fed has delivered 400bps of hikes West’s plan to stop buying Russian oil mean
ADVERTISING COOKIES freakish. and the European Central Bank a record Brent has given back the entire 80% it made in
250bps, despite saying this time last year it was the first quarter, as have wheat and corn.
PARIS: France’s privacy watchdog said The main drivers have been the war in unlikely to budge.
yesterday it has fined US tech giant Ukraine, combined with rampant inflation as The cryptomarket has been even more
Microsoft €60 million (RM284 million) for global economies broke out of the pandemic, The surge in rates has also taken US$3.6 chaotic. Bitcoin ends 2022 robbed of its cocktail
foisting advertising cookies on users. In but China remained shackled by it. trillion off the tech titans. Facebook and Tesla of cheap money and leveraged bets.
the largest fine imposed in 2022, the have both hemorrhaged more than 60% while
National Commission for Technology and US Treasuries and German bonds, the Alphabet’s Google and Amazon are The pre-eminent cryptocurrency has lost
Freedoms (CNIL) said Microsoft’s search benchmarks of global borrowing markets and respectively down 40% and 50%. 60% of its value, while the wider crypto market
engine Bing had not set up a system has shrunk by US$1.4 trillion, squashed by the
allowing users to refuse cookies as simply collapse of Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX empire,
as accepting them. The French regulator Celsius and supposed ‘stablecoins’ terraUSD
said that after investigations it found that and Luna. – Reuters
“when users visited this site, cookies were
deposited on their terminal without their US ban on ‘Made in Hong Kong’ label breaches trade rules: WTO
consent, while these cookies were used,
among others, for advertising purposes.” WASHINGTON: The US is flouting Trump retaliated by removing special justified” under global trade rules.
The CNIL said the fine was justified in part international trade rules by labeling imports trading privileges for the city and US customs It added that the US “has not
because of the profits the company from Hong Kong as those from China, the authorities later said goods produced there
made from advertising profits indirectly World Trade Organisation (WTO) ruled could no longer be stamped “Made in Hong demonstrated that the situation at issue
generated from the data collected via Wednesday, an outcome that Washington Kong”, sparking the complaint. constitutes an emergency in international
cookies – tiny data files that track online rejects. relations”.
browsing. – AFP Hong Kong argued that such a move
The WTO ruling addressed a decision ignored its status as a separate member of the The US’s labeling requirement also gives
MODERNA’S UK VACCINE PLANT under former president Donald Trump’s WTO, violating trade rules. Hong Kong products “less favourable”
TO CREATE OVER 150 NEW JOBS administration after Beijing imposed a treatment than others, the panel said, adding
sweeping security law on the financial hub in On Wednesday, a panel set up by the that goods of other countries bear their own
LONDON: US biotech Moderna’s planned 2020 to stamp out dissent. WTO’s dispute settlement body said that the name rather than that of another WTO
vaccine manufacturing centre in Britain origin marking requirement was “not member. – AFP
will create more than 150 new jobs in the
country, the UK government said
yesterday. Plans for the centre were
unveiled earlier this year. The facility is
expected to start producing shots in
2025 – Reuters

Eurozone govts must court private buyers for mountain of debt

LONDON: Eurozone governments will have to As governments scramble to soften the Though it will still reinvest maturing debt running euro government debt sales according
charm private buyers to step in and buy €400 blows from soaring energy prices, they require bought during the pandemic, the central bank to Refinitiv, expect yields to continue rising into
billion (RM1.9 trillion) of additional debt next extra funds. Germany is set to issue a record will offload bonds from its €5 trillion portfolio at next year.
year, which will keep the bloc’s battered bond amount of debt next year. The amount of new a rate of €15 billion a month between March
markets under pressure as the European public-sector debt investors will have to absorb and June. What happens afterwards is not clear, BNP cites debt sales as one factor that it
Central Bank (ECB) further unwinds its in 2023 will be twice as much as the previous which adds to uncertainty. expects to push up Germany’s 10-year yield
support. record a decade ago, BofA notes. another 45 bps to 2.75% in the first quarter.
As early as November, the ECB’s bond
The ECB, effectively a guaranteed debt buyer That means issuers are going to have to work market contact group cited the high amount of BofA says quantitative tightening is starting
since it launched quantitative easing (QE) in harder to find takers, and risk paying up further debt private investors would have to buy as the earlier than investors it surveyed had expected,
2015, even hoovering up all the new bonds after an unexpectedly hawkish ECB last week most frequently mentioned concern. increasing the likelihood of a “breakdown”,
governments sold from at least 2019 to 2021, prompted investors to price in half a percentage where markets cannot digest more issuance
will start offloading its holdings. point of additional rate hikes next year. Analysts at BNP Paribas, Deutsche Bank and without investors demanding higher yields. –
Citigroup, three of the four leading banks Reuters

13theSUN ON FRIDAY | DECEMBER 23, 2022
* SPORTS

Can England take their swashbuckling approach into the Ashes?

322 Notices 322 Notices █ SONIA TWIGG Who are the new personnel? Stokes’ man-management style throughout
the series.
IN THE MATTER OF BELLINGHAM MARINE SEA SDN. BHD. ENGLAND became the first Test side to secure Stokes has taken over the England
THE COMPANIES ACT, 2016 (IN MEMBER’S VOLUNTARY LIQUIDATION) a whitewash victory in Pakistan on their first captaincy, with former New Zealand How revolutionary is it?
[Registration No. 200401008267 (646771-H)] tour of the country in 17 years, a meteoric rise international McCullum as head coach, and
AND Liquidators’ Office: 12th Floor, Menara from their dismal Ashes defeat last winter. Rob Key as managing director. They have England’s new style of cricket has caught
IN THE MATTER OF been entirely cohesive in their messaging, the attention of the cricketing world, and
TL HUB SDN. BHD. Symphony, No. 5, At the start of the domestic season, England focusing on playing cricket to entertain, provided a fresh approach to the game’s
Jalan Prof. Khoo Kay Kim, Seksyen 13, 46200 had a disappointing record of just one win in rather than a fixation on individual match oldest format.
(Company No. 17 Test matches, and having lost the Ashes in results.
200901037406 [880537-H]) Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan just 12 days of cricket. While no country has yet tried to emulate
Tel: 03-7890 4800 Fax: 03-7890 4650 James Anderson and Stuart Broad who the feats of Stokes’ England side, they have
(In Members’ Voluntary Here is a look at the first overseas tour under were dropped for the series in the West certainly taken notice.
Liquidation) NOTICE OF FINAL MEETING captain Ben Stokes and coach Brendon Indies in March were recalled, along with Ben
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to Section McCullum. Duckett, while Harry Brook, Rehan Ahmed, Can it work in the Ashes?
NOTICE OF FINAL MEETING 459(1)(b) of the Companies Act 2016, a Final Liam Livingstone and Will Jacks have all
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Meeting of the Company will be held at 12th Floor, What has changed? received maiden Test caps. The big Test for any English cricketing side
pursuant to Section 459 of Menara Symphony, No. 5, Jalan Prof. Khoo Kay is the Ashes. It is a series which attracts the
the Companies Act, 2016, the Kim, Seksyen 13, 46200 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, England have won nine of their last 10 Tests How far has it come? highest media attention, even from those
Final Meeting of Members Malaysia on Monday, 30 January 2023 at 11.30 and won all three series they have played. The who would usually flick past the cricket
of the Company will be a.m. for the following purposes:- team have revolutionised records, including The dressing room atmosphere has been pages at the back of the newspaper.
convened and held at Suite 1. To receive the Statement of Account from the scoring more than 500 in a single – and transformed, with players relaxed, happy and
102, B09/2 Blok B, 2nd Floor, shortened – day’s play at Rawalpindi in the first all in full support of the message – a stark Australia are due to visit in June, and they
Pusat Perdagangan Taman Liquidators showing the manner in which the Test. contrast to the Ashes last winter. will certainly meet a very different England
Dagang, Jalan Dagang Besar, winding up has been conducted. side than the one they beat Down Under a
68000 Ampang, Selangor on 2. To determine pursuant to Section 518(3)(b) of Their bold decision making and attacking Despite battling illness throughout the year ago.
Saturday 28 January 2023 at the Companies Act 2016, the manner in which cricket has managed to secure results on lifeless series in Pakistan, the team have all pulled
10.00 a.m. for the following the books, accounts and documents of the pitches, a stark contrast to England’s attempts together, with numerous players praising The Independent
purpose: Liquidators and of the Company thereof shall at just surviving in Australia.
1) To receive and consider the be disposed of.
FOR AND ON BEHALF OF India in command
Liquidator’s Final Statement BELLINGHAM MARINE Umesh and Ashwin wreck Bangladesh
of Accounts showing how SEA SDN. BHD.
the winding up has been (IN MEMBER’S VOLUNTARY
conducted and the property LIQUIDATION)
of the Company disposed TAI YIT CHAN
of and to receive any TAN AI NING
explanation thereon. Liquidators
2) To determine by ordinary Selangor Darul Ehsan
resolution in the manner in Date: 23 December 2022
which the books, accounts NOTES:
and documents of the 1. The instrument appointing a proxy shall be in
Company and the Liquidator writing (in the common or usual form) under
thereof shall be disposed of. the hand of the appointor or of his attorney
KHOO CHEW MOEY duly authorised in writing or, if the appointor
Liquidator is a corporation, either under seal or under the
Kuala Lumpur hand of an officer or attorney duly authorized.
Date : 23 December 2022 A proxy may but need not be a member of the
company. The instrument appointing a proxy
shall be deemed to confer authority to demand
or join in demanding a poll.
2. The instrument appointing a proxy and
the power of attorney or other authority, if
any, under which it is signed or a notarially
certified copy of that power or authority shall
be deposited at the Liquidators’ office at 12th
Floor, Menara Symphony, No. 5, Jalan Prof.
Khoo Kay Kim, Seksyen 13, 46200 Petaling
Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia or at
such other place within Malaysia as is specified
for that purpose in the notice convening the
meeting, not less than forty-eight hours before
the time for holding the meeting or adjourned
meeting at which the person named in the
instrument proposes to vote, or, in the case of
a poll, not less than twenty-four hours before
the time appointed for the taking of the poll,
and in default the instrument of proxy shall not
be treated as valid.

322 Notices 322 Notices India’s Umesh Yadav appeals for the Leg
Before Wicket decision of Bangladesh’s
IN THE MATTER OF DALAM MAHKAMAH Nurul Hasan (not pictured) during the first
THE COMPANIES ACT, 2016 MAJISTRET DI SELAYANG day of the second Test match. – AFPPIX
DALAM NEGERI SELANGOR
AND DARUL EHSAN, MALAYSIA INDIA seamer Umesh Yadav and off- kept the scoreboard ticking. which rapped him below the knee roll.
IN THE MATTER OF spinner Ravichandran Ashwin claimed Bangladesh lost both of their openers in Shakib (16) survived a stumping
MEDACOM MALAYSIA SDN. BHD. GUAMAN SIVIL NO. four wickets apiece as the tourists
(Registration No. 201701043403 BD-A72NCvC-289-10/2022 bowled out Bangladesh for a below-par the morning session after Shakib won the opportunity before lunch but could not
227 on the opening day of the second and toss and elected to bat at the Shere Bangla capitalise on it and fell to the first ball after
(1257576-X)) ANTARA final Test in Mirpur yesterday. National Stadium. the break.
(In Members’ Voluntary 1. GWEE BEE LIAN
India, pressing for a 2-0 series sweep, India sprang a surprise by dropping Mushfiqur Rahim (26) fell to Unadkat and
Liquidation) (No. K/P: 650715-01-5754) finished the day on 19 for no loss with stand- spinner Kuldeep Yadav, whose match-haul Litton Das made a run-a-ball 25 before
2. SOONG BENG KHOON in skipper KL Rahul (three) and Shubman of eight wickets in their comprehensive chipping an Ashwin delivery to Rahul at
NOTICE OF FINAL MEETING Gill (14) seeing off the final eight overs. victory in Chittagong earned him the player- midwicket.
(No. K/P: 620909-05-5407) of-the-match award.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant … PLAINTIF-PLAINTIF Rahul had been given lbw to Shakib Al Umesh (4-25) dented the Bangladesh
to Section 459 (2) of the Companies Hasan but the batsman reviewed the Jaydev Unadkat was picked instead and lower order and Ashwin removed Mominul
Act 2016, that the Final Meeting DAN decision which was overturned after replays the left-arm seamer, playing in his second and Khaled Ahmed in the space of three
of the Members of the above- NANTHAGOPAL A/L RAMAN confirmed the ball would have missed the Test 12 years after his first, drew first blood balls as Bangladesh wilted in 74 overs.
named Company will be held at (No. K/P: 821021-14-6489) stumps. by removing Zakir Hasan for 15.
Conference Room, Wisma Golden Mominul, who relinquished the
Eagle Realty, 11th Floor, South … DEFENDAN Bangladesh’s modest total was built Zakir, who smashed a century in his test captaincy in May after overseeing a string of
Block, No. 142-A, Jalan Ampang, NOTIS PENYAMPAIAN GANTI around former captain Mominul Haque’s debut in Chittagong, could have been defeats, hit 12 fours and a six before his
50450 Kuala Lumpur on January Kepada:- gritty 84 in his first match of the series. dismissed for a golden duck but Mohammed bizarre dismissal.
27, 2023, at 10.00 a.m. for the NANTHAGOPAL A/L RAMAN Siraj dropped him in the deep in the second
following purposes:- No. 8, Jalan 2A/2, On a day when several batsmen over of the day. The No. 3 batsman lunged forward but
Batu 17 PKNS, Taman Jati, squandered starts, Mominul was the then decided to leave the ball from Ashwin
(1) To receive and consider 48000 Rawang, glorious exception who dug his heels in and Najmul Hossain (24) was trapped lbw by which brushed his glove en route to Rishabh
the Liquidator’s Statement Selangor Darul Ehsan. Ashwin (4-71) after offering no shot to a ball Pant behind the wicket. – Reuters
of Receipts and Payments Dan/ Atau
showing the manner in which NANTHAGOPAL A/L RAMAN SHORTS Melbourne next month. suffered a humiliating Test series defeat at
the winding up of the Company No. 13, Jalan Desa 2/7, Djokovic was banned from returning to the hands of England, according to a
has been conducted and to Bandar Country Homes, Bolt honoured government notice seen by AFP yesterday.
receive any explanations 48000 Rawang, Australia as a consequence of being deported
thereon. Selangor Darul Ehsan. USAIN BOLT was delighted to join a stellar list earlier this year over his refusal to be Appointments to run the sport in the
AMBIL PERHATIAN bahawa suatu of sporting greats after being chosen as the BBC vaccinated. cricket-mad country are highly politicised,
(2) To resolve, pursuant to Section tindakan telah dimulakan terhadap Sports Personality of the Year Lifetime and responsibility lies with the prime
518(3)(b) of the Companies Act kamu dalam Mahkamah Majistret Achievement Award winner for 2022. However, that decision has been reversed minister and cabinet.
2016, that the books, accounts Selayang dalam Guaman Sivil No. BD- and the 21-time major champion will get the
and records of the Company be A72NCvC-289-10/2022 oleh Gwee Bee Lian The 36-year-old Jamaican retired from opportunity to vie for a record-extending 10th England wrapped up the third Test on
destroyed after the expiration (No. K/P: 650715-01-5754) dan Soong Beng athletics five years ago but he has left an Australian Open crown in a few weeks’ time. Wednesday to hand Pakistan their first-ever
of three (3) months from the Khoon (No. K/P: 620909-05-5407) yang indelible and so far unbeatable mark on his 3-0 home series whitewash.
date of filing of the Return by beralamat di No. 22, Jalan Desa 8/1, Ivory sport. Kyrgios was one of the most outspoken
Liquidator relating to Final Heights, Bandar Country Homes, 48000 players advocating for Djokovic during his But a change had been on the cards since
Meeting. Rawang, Selangor Darul Ehsan dalam mana “For me it’s an honour to be amongst the deportation debacle last January and the April, when Imran Khan was ousted as prime
tuntutan Plaintif-Plaintif terhadap kamu greats who have received this before like Pele, Australian world No. 22 feels the 35-year-old’s minister and replaced by Shehbaz Sharif.
KHOR YONG YONG adalah untuk jumlah sebanyak RM8,528.40; Muhammad Ali,” Bolt said in a message to the presence is essential at every event.
Liquidator faedah pada kadar 5% setahun ke atas awards ceremony from Jamaica. Raja, a member of Khan’s 1992 World Cup-
jumlah sebanyak RM8,528.40 dari tarikh “I think Novak needs to be playing at all winning side, was appointed chairman of the
c/o MAZARS RISK MANAGEMENT pemfailan Writ sehingga penyelesaian “For me these guys are some of my favourite costs,” Kyrgios told AFP at the World Tennis Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) in September
SDN. BHD. penuh; dan kos tindakan ini. athletes and I look up to them. League in Dubai yesterday. last year.
DAN BAHAWA TELAH DIPERINTAHKAN
Wisma Golden Eagle Realty, bahawa penyampaian Writ dan Pernyataan “Also, I want to thank my family, my friends “He’s one of the greatest of all time and as A government notice seen by AFP said
11th Floor, South Block, Tuntutan kedua-duanya bertarikh and the fans for everything throughout the long as he’s going to be playing and hanging Sharif’s cabinet had dismissed Raja, and the
No 142-A, Jalan Ampang, 25.10.2022 (“Writ tersebut”) kepada kamu years. I’ve worked hard and to get this award around, we need him at these tournaments. I PCB would now be run by a 14-member
50450 Kuala Lumpur. kena dilaksanakan secara penyampian means a lot.” think, as a competitor, I want to see him there,” committee headed by Najam Sethi, who has
Tel: +60 3 2161 5222 ganti dengan menampalkan sesalinan Kyrgios said of Djokovic. twice served as chairman.
Writ tersebut bersama dengan sesalinan Djokovic needs to be playing at all
Dated : December 23, 2022 Perintah untuk penyampaian ganti di Papan costs, says Kyrgios “And if I win a tournament, if you don’t go The committee will have 120 days to
Kenyataan Mahkamah Majistret Selayang, through Novak, then you kind of know the change the constitution and elect a new
Advertise with us diserahkan secara pos berdaftar ke alamat- NICK KYRGIOS believes Novak Djokovic “needs tournament isn’t really a tournament.” chairman.
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urban readers. No. 8, Jalan 2A/2, Batu 17 PKNS, Taman will be allowed back into Australia to compete Pakistan cricket chief sacked “The cricket regime headed by Ramiz Raja
Jati, 48000 Rawang, Selangor Darul in the opening Grand Slam of the season in @iramizraja is no more,” Sethi tweeted
KLANG VALLEY Ehsan dan No. 13, Jalan Desa 2/7, Bandar PAKISTAN cricket chief Ramiz Raja has been yesterday. The 2014 PCB constitution stands
PENANG | KEDAH Country Homes, 48000 Rawang, Selangor sacked just days after the national team restored. The Management Committee will
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EMILIANO MARTINEZ added to his How good is Argentina’s Martinez at saving penalties?
impressive penalty record as
Argentina won a World Cup final Aurelien Tchouameni then fired Everton defender Yerry Mina after penalties he has faced during matches, Fernandes took a late spot-kick against
shootout against France on Sunday wide – but only after having to telling him before his kick “I’ll eat you with another three missed – giving Villa last season, Martinez memorably
night. retrieve the ball with a wry smile after alive”, and then celebrating the save opposing takers a 71% success rate. pointed at Cristiano Ronaldo and
Martinez flung it to the corner of the with a pelvic thrust. seemingly questioned why he was not
The Aston Villa keeper has won penalty area. The Argentina keeper There is a caveat, with three of taking the penalty instead – and then
four successive shootouts with club went on to collect a yellow card in the He has yet to face a shootout with those saves counting for nothing as danced a celebratory shuffle in front of
and country, with his last defeat shoot-ut for his continued antics Villa but his final appearance for Crystal Palace’s Wilfried Zaha and the United fans after Fernandes blazed
coming in 2019 when he was with before Randal Kolo Muani’s successful Arsenal saw them beat Liverpool on then-Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick over.
Arsenal. attempt. penalties in the Community Shield, Aubameyang both followed up to
with Rhian Brewster’s effort off target. score, as did Edu Vargas after Martinez Of 59 penalties faced by Martinez
Argentina beat both the His success in Qatar followed saved from Chile’s Arturo Vidal in the in regulation and shootouts, excluding
Netherlands and France on penalties another shootout win over Colombia In all, Martinez has faced 24 2021 Copa America. friendly shootouts, he has saved 13
to seal their World Cup triumph, with in last year’s Copa America semifinal, penalties in competitive shootouts, and seen five missed outright.
Martinez to the fore. when he saved three out of five saving six with two outright misses Martinez, though, will assuredly be
penalties. meaning a third of opposing takers keen to take credit for the outright The remaining 41 were scored,
He saved from Virgil van Dijk and have been unsuccessful. misses through his mind games. giving the penalty takers a 69.5%
Steven Berghuis against the Dutch, Martinez reportedly apologised to success rate. – The Independent
marking the second save with a jig of Martinez has saved seven of the 35 Before Manchester United’s Bruno
delight, and also denied France’s
Kingsley Coman.

How Southgate can help The year of the Lionesses
Lions take next step after
World Cup exit

GARETH SOUTHGATE can turn his attention England celebrates with the trophy
to Euro 2024 after deciding to stay on as after defeating Germany in the
England manager. Women’s Euro 2022 final. – AFPPIX

England begin their qualification campaign █ JAMIE BRAIDWOOD England completed a clean sweep of awards at Sports
in March with a repeat of last year’s European Personality of the Year, the impact of their Euro 2022
Championship final against Italy and also face AS England prepared to play Spain in triumph could not have been clearer
Ukraine, Malta and North Macedonia. the quarterfinals of the Euros, Sarina
Wiegman gathered her team and were playing for. They stood for progress, Wiegman, who is the first woman to win the
Here we look at how Southgate can turn asked them a question. “You’ve got 10 opportunity and inclusion. coach award at Sports Personality of the Year
England into champions: days to change your life,” she said. “Do you since it began in 1999, was exactly who
want it or not?” They were playing in a major tournament in England needed.
Keep the faith England, 100 years after women had been
Five months later, as the year draws to a banned from playing football, and only 50 The former Netherlands manager
Not all quarterfinal exits are equal. Yes there was close, even Wiegman could not have foreseen years after that ban was lifted. The Lionesses understood her task brilliantly, identifying a
a familiarity about England’s loss to France in the the impact England’s victory has created, and embraced that pressure and what they could talented squad of players who were on the
last eight in Qatar but Southgate’s young side not only for them. It was not just their own lives achieve for women’s football and wider verge of taking the next step and helping them
looked genuine World Cup contenders and there the Lionesses were changing. society. to achieve it.
could have been no complaints had the result
gone the other way. In particular, the 4-3-3 forma- This has been their year. At the BBC’s Sports Moments after the fulltime whistle, and as “I think she changed so much,” England’s
tion allowed England’s exciting forward players to Personality of the Year awards yesterday, the her teammates were losing their heads around record goalscorer Ellen White says in the new
flourish without proving too costly defensively. Lionesses completed a resounding hattrick of her, captain Leah Williamson grabbed the BBC documentary, Lionesses – Champions of
the major prizes. microphone and called for the support the Europe.
Start better Lionesses had been shown during the Euros to
Beth Mead, England’s player of the Euros transmit to the club game. “She’s given us a sense of belief and she had
The one major criticism of England’s perform- and the winner of the golden boot, picked up that communication in a manager that we’ve
ances in Qatar was their tendency to start slowly. the main award. Wiegman, who succeeded In the days after England’s victory, the never had before.”
They did not score a goal in the first 30 minutes in where previous England managers had failed Lionesses used their platform to demand equal
any of their five matches. France punished since 1966, was coach of the year. access to football for girls in school. Since then, It can feel strange, wrong even, to select a
Southgate’s side with an early goal and, although the FA have said attendances in the Women’s single player out of a team for an individual
England responded very well in the second half, When it came to team of the year, there Super League are up 227% from last season, award. Mead was not so far ahead of her
things might have played out differently had they could only be one winner. No other victory has while there has been a 15% increase in female teammates that the odds for her Sports
found the same intensity in the opening 45 min- been as historic or groundbreaking than what youth teams. Personality of the Year award suggested.
utes. the Lionesses achieved at Wembley this
summer. They have continued to push for change England had other key players at the Euros,
Cultivate Bellingham even as their profile has been transformed off with Williamson’s leadership and Keira Walsh’s
The memories came flooding back as it. Even before joining an illustrious list of class in midfield also standing out, but Mead
While many England players impressed in Qatar, England’s triumph was remembered. Chloe Sports Personality of the Year winners, Mead was the one who seized the opportunity a
the stand-out was clearly teenager Jude Kelly’s winner against Germany was the had become one of the most recognisble home tournament provides and produced a
Bellingham. His energy and dynamism in midfield moment it all changed, the purest outpouring athletes in the country after finishing the Euros series of brilliant attacking displays.
is a huge asset on the international stage and his of emotion as she whipped off her shirt. as the golden boot winner and player of the
maturity for a 19-year-old is remarkable. tournament. During the Euros, Lucy Bronze wrote Mead
Southgate is blessed with many options in midfield It sparked what was to follow: the scenes at a note which said: “You haven’t surprised me
and attack but Bellingham is a player to build a fulltime as the realisation dawned that it had When Wiegman said winning the Euros at this tournament because I’ve always known
side around. finally come home, the celebrations in gave the opportunity to change their lives, even you were that good.”
Trafalgar Square and the sunglasses hiding she did not expect this. “Within six weeks they
In-game tactics hungover eyes, as a team was embraced by its became famous,” Wiegman said. “Some What struck through for so many people
nation. players can’t walk down the street anymore was how England produced something else,
Southgate’s detractors, and there remain a sizeable without being almost mobbed.” something more, something that had never
number, frequently highlight his use of substitutes It was a victory that rewrote history, been seen before. Without doubt, this has been
as a weakness. He certainly has the players to England’s first major international title in 66 their year. – The Independent
change a game from the bench and has a ten- years. That alone would have been special
dency to err towards conservatism. A little more enough but the Lionesses represented
boldness could help England take that next small something else and understood what they
step.

Defensive strength

John Stones and Harry Maguire both enjoyed a
strong tournament but defence is an area
Southgate needs to think about ahead of the
Euros. Should he give more chances to the likes of
Ben White and Fikayo Tomori with an eye on the
future? And where does Trent Alexander-Arnold fit
in with Kyle Walker and Kieran Trippier both in their
30s?

Big match mentality

Although England have now gone semifinal, final,
quarterfinal at their last three tournaments, their
record in competitive matches against the top
nations remains poor. When the margins are so
fine, Southgate’s biggest battle may simply be to
get his squad completely believing that they are
good enough to lift the trophy.

The Independent

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Arteta rallies Arsenal for ‘unprecedented’ Premier League title race

ARSENAL boss Mikel Arteta called for of optimism from supporters. long run you’re going to be where you really well and that’s it.” that’s going to be the same type of
his side to embrace their “It’s not just a feeling, it’s as well facts deserve to be and we have the Arteta’s starting XI has been the numbers. We’re going to be playing
“unprecedented” opportunity to clinch confidence that we are on the right every three days, the congestion and
their first Premier League title since and the stats are supporting that the path, but as well we have all the red second-most consistent across the top the amount of games that we have to
2004. team is deserving to win games, which lights and alarms because what is flight, though he admitted an play is going to be incredible, and
is especially my job,” he told Jamie coming in the second part of the increasingly crowded fixture list will we’re going to gave more resources
The Gunners led the league as the Carragher on Sky Sports’ Monday Night season is something unprecedented likely force him into more rotations. and more players to be able to do
top flight paused for the World Cup, and Football. and we need to be ready for it. that.”
will return to action next Tuesday when He said: “That’s something that
they host West Ham under the lights. “You know, I want the team to play a “There is excitement, and we should obviously we are very aware of. The The Gunners enter the second half
certain way, and the more consistent be excited and we should be type of game that we’ve had to play in five points clear of Manchester City,
Their league-leading form has we are on that the more we are going embracing the opportunity that we Europe has allowed us to make a lot of setting up a potentially poetic finish to
created an electric atmosphere at the to win. have ahead of us understanding that changes and have a fresher squad for the Premier League season should
Emirates, but Arteta insisted his side’s we have to do much better a lot of the weekend and then we’ve repeated Arteta’s side best that of his childhood
title hopes were grounded in more than “Unfortunately football you can things that we are already doing really, the starting XI a lot. hero Pep Guardiola. – The Independent
just the increasingly vocal expressions shoot 30 times and concede one shot
and you can lose 1-0, but I think in the “In the second half I don’t think

Fernandes pulls He’s in great
form, says
the strings Ten Hag

█ PHIL MEDLICOTT

Rashford strikes for Man Utd as Charlton MANCHESTER UNITED boss Erik ten Hag
stun Brighton in League Cup heaped praise on Marcus Rashford after
the England forward scored an excellent
MARCUS RASHFORD marked his You need to pick up results and Manchester United’s Marcus solo effort in the 2-0 Carabao Cup victory
return from World Cup duty with a thankfully we did that today.” Rashford (right) fights for the over Burnley.
brilliant solo goal as Manchester ball with Burnley’s Ian Maatsen
United advanced into the United manager Erik ten Hag Regarding Rashford, who has scored
quarterfinals of the League Cup yesterday with added: “There is still room for during their Carabao Cup nine goals in total for United this season,
a 2-0 win over Burnley while Premier League improvement but I am pleased match. – AFPPIX Ten Hag said: “I think he invested a lot,
rivals Brighton were knocked out by third-tier with the win. once again, with a lot of runs in behind the
Charlton. defending line, and then he scored a great
“The players are hungry goal in a dribble, great finish.
United’s first game since the World Cup was after the World Cup break.”
also their first since Cristiano Ronaldo’s “I think he’s in great form, and of course
dramatic departure from Old Trafford and an Burnley boss Kompany was I hope he can keep in this focus and
announcement by owners the Glazer family proud of his side’s performance, performance.
that they were prepared to sell the football saying: “We didn’t roll over, we were
giants. aggressive, we were on front foot, we “I think he is on a very good level, his
created some chances.” performances are improving a lot from
Bruno Fernandes looks a dual beneficiary game to game. He’s a continual threat,
of Ronaldo’s fall from grace. United feels his Brighton bowed out on spot-kicks today but also in many other games this
team again, Portugal for the first time. three days after their Argentina star Alexis season, he’s scored already a lot of goals
Mac Allister won the World Cup with and also does a lot of defending work,
He was terrific in three of his four starts in Argentina in a penalty shootout. don’t forget that.
the World Cup and still struck the bar in the
other. He served as the playmaker-in-chief on Mac Allister was not involved yesterday “I’m really happy with his performances
his return to club duty. after being given time off following his World and I hope and I expect him to keep going
Cup heroics and was thus spared any in this attitude and this performance level.”
The Red Devils went ahead in the 27th involvement away to southeast London side
minute through a close-range finish from Charlton. When asked after the Burnley game for
Denmark’s Christian Eriksen, who also his reflections on Ronaldo’s departure, Ten
featured at Qatar 2022. A goalless draw saw the game go to Hag – who didn’t mention the Portuguese
penalties as League One Charlton booked in his programme notes – pointed out it
Rashford, who scored three goals for their place in the quarterfinals with a 4-3 was a matter he had already spoken on
England at the World Cup, doubled United’s shootout win. the record about during United’s recent
lead against second-tier Championship trip to Spain, adding: “We made a
leaders Burnley, managed by former “I’m sorry for the result and sorry for our statement and we look to the future.”
Manchester City star Vincent Kompany, just fans, we wanted to win the game and play in
before the hour mark in superb style. the quarterfinals,” said Brighton manager Then asked if it was good from his
Roberto De Zerbi. point of view that the matter was closed,
The England forward went on a run from he nodded and said: “So it is.”
inside his own half and into the visitors’ box “We had opportunities to score. And in
before drilling a shot low into the net. penalties you can lose.” While United had five players that had
been in Qatar included in a strong starting
“There is space in front of you and you’re Charlton interim boss Anthony Hayes, in XI, and another three that came off the
almost waiting for the right time to get a pass charge of his last match before Dean Holden, bench, those who did not feature in the
off but the gap opened and thankfully it went the club’s fifth manager in less than two years, matchday squad included Harry Maguire,
in,” Rashford told Sky Sports. takes over, said: “It was a special night. It gives who was ill.
everyone a lift.”
This was Rashford’s first match since On the chance of the England
England’s agonising World Cup quarterfinal Nottingham Forest, four-time winners defender being involved in the Premier
loss to France, with the forward saying: “It was of the League Cup, had no such League match against Nottingham Forest
such a disappointing feeling to be knocked problems against lower league next Wednesday, Ten Hag said: “Harry is
out and you have to pick yourselves up. opposition, the top-flight strugglers sick, ill, and I don’t know how that
defeating Championship high-flyers develops. We have to wait and then we
“There is no time to feel sorry for yourself. Blackburn Rovers 4-1. – AFP/The will see if he is available for Forest.” – The
Independent Independent

THE World Cup concluded in thrilling fashion When can we expect to see WC stars back with their clubs?
on Sunday with Argentina’s penalty shootout
win against France in the final and there is Emiliano Martinez (Aston Villa) Son Heung-min when Tottenham action for their respective German club sides
little time to draw breath before domestic return to Premier League action at until late January due to the Bundesliga’s
leagues in Europe and South America return Argentina goalkeeper Martinez could be Brentford on Boxing Day. France cap- annual winter break. Bellingham hopes to be
to action. back in action for Villa in their home tain Lloris may need longer to back in action for Dortmund in their home
Premier League game against Liverpool recover after Sunday’s shootout game against Augsburg on Jan 22, while
Here we take a look at when some of the next Tuesday. If Liverpool’s visit to Villa heartbreak, but could be back for Gvardiol could line up for Leipzig against Bayern
World Cup’s star players could be performing Park comes too soon, he may target Villa’s Spurs’ home game against Aston Munich on Jan 20.
for their clubs again. New Year’s Day trip to Tottenham for his Villa on New Year’s Day.
return. Antoine Griezmann (Atletico Madrid)
Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe (PSG) Jude Bellingham and Sofyan Amrabat (Fiorentina)
Harry Kane and Hugo (Borussia
PSG teammates Messi and Mbappe crossed Lloris (Tottenham) Dortmund) and Griezmann could feature when they return to La
swords and set new records in one of the greatest Josko Gvardiol Liga action against Elche at home on Dec 29.
World Cup finals in Lusail. It remains to be seen if Kane will hope to Morocco’s midfield powerhouse Amrabat is
that will be at Parc des Princes for the capital club’s bounce back Lloris (RB Leipzig) scheduled to be back for club side Fiorentina’s
next Ligue 1 fixture against Strasbourg on Dec 28 alongside Brazil’s home Serie A clash with Monza on Jan 4.
or in their following game at Lens on New Year’s Richarlison and Neither player
Day. Fellow club-mates, Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi South Korea’s will be back in The Independent
and Brazil’s Marquinhos, could also feature for the
Paris giants.

█ JAMIE BRAIDWOOD MANCHESTER CITY: A shock home defeat to
Brentford left the Premier League champions
ARSENAL: Top of the Premier League and five FRIDAY • DECEMBER 23, 2022 five points adrift of leaders Arsenal. City travel
points clear of Man City – Gunners fans could to Leeds on Dec 29 (4am).
not possibly have asked for more than that How ready is MANCHESTER UNITED: A 2-1 victory at
before the season started. Mikel Arteta’s team your team? Fulham, scored in the final seconds by
have dropped points just twice this season in Alejandro Garnacho, as Cristiano Ronaldo was
the Premier League and reeled off three torching his relationship with the club in an
straight victories, including a 1-0 win at interview with Piers Morgan. The fallout was
Chelsea, before the break to guarantee top spot extraordinary. Days later, Manchester United
at Christmas. They are title contenders. After announced Ronaldo had left with immediate
they were knocked out of the Carabao Cup by effect and with that, his second spell at the
Brighton, Arsenal’s first game back will be club was over. United face two of the Premier
against West Ham on Tuesday (4am Malaysia League’s bottom three over the festive period
time). as they take on Nottingham Forest and Wolves
ASTON VILLA: One of six Premier League in between Christmas and New Year.
clubs to change managers mid-season, Aston NEWCASTLE: As the form team in the Premier
Villa turned to one of the best around in League, Newcastle and Eddie Howe did not
Villarreal manager Unai Emery following their want the World Cup break to arrive. A 1-0 win
dismal run of form under Steven Gerrard. Villa over Chelsea was their fifth straight win and
will now hope to climb the table. They host moved them third. Newcastle returned with a
Liverpool on Tuesday (1.30am). victory against Bournemouth the Carabao Cup.
A trip to Leicester on Boxing Day (11pm) sees a
BRENTFORD: Brentford’s stunning win at The Premier League resumes on Boxing Day meeting of two in-form teams.
Man City on the final weekend before the following a mid-season break for the NOTTINGHAM FOREST: In the relegation
World Cup was as unexpected as it was World Cup in Qatar zone, but with eight points from their last five
needed. The three points lifted them to 10th. matches to spark hope that they may not be a
They will welcome Harry Kane and Tottenham the teams who are below them in the table. revelation and the mood around Elland Road lost cause after all. Forest had a World Cup
to West London on Boxing Day (8.30pm). LEICESTER: From being the Premier League’s is fragile as Leeds sit just two points above the goalscorer in Switzerland’s Remo Freuler, but
BRIGHTON: Brighton’s thumping 4-1 win over leakiest defence, the only goal Leicester bottom three. Leeds have a couple extra days Cheikhou Kouyate has been ruled out for two
Chelsea was their first under Roberto De Zerbi conceded in the past seven games was Kevin of preparation and don’t return until Dec 29 months after tearing his hamstring playing for
and was made all the sweeter as it came De Bruyne’s freekick in the 1-0 defeat to Man (4am) to face Man City. Senegal.
against former boss Graham Potter. The victory City. Leicester would have been among the LIVERPOOL: A season that was on the brink TOTTENHAM: Antonio Conte managed to
over Chelsea was followed by wins over Wolves teams wishing for the World Cup break to not of collapse after back-to-back drag his Spurs side through a hectic schedule
and Arsenal in the Carabao Cup. They sit 7th in arrive but Brendan Rodgers said they have defeats to Nottingham Forest of fixtures to reach the World Cup break in the
the table, above Chelsea. They return to benefitted from their training camp in Abu and Leeds was revived top four, while also qualifying for the knockout
Premier League action against Southampton Dhabi, it certainly looked like it as they cruised slightly by victories over stages of the Champions League. Tottenham
on Boxing Day (11pm). Tottenham and will help kick off the Premier League’s return
BOURNEMOUTH: A 3-0 win over Everton to victory against MK Dons in the Carabao Southampton. Liverpool when they face Brentford on Boxing Day
ended a run of four defeats in a row and lifted Cup. had hoped for a title (8.30pm).
the Cherries away from the relegation places. LEEDS UNITED: Jesse Marsch was challenge but Jurgen
Interim boss Gary O’Neill’s reign as permanent fighting for his job when Leeds went Klopp’s team have fallen SOUTHAMPTON: Southampton sacked
boss began midweek in a Carabao Cup defeat to Anfield and won 2-1. Since then, below their standards Ralph Hasenhuttl in early November as they
Newcastle – before the Cherries face they beat Bournemouth 4-3 and this season and are now dropped into the Premier League’s bottom
Chelsea on Dec 28 (1.30am). then lost to Spurs 4-3. clinging on to hopes of a three amid a dismal run of form. They
CHELSEA: Defeats to Brighton, Crysensio top-four finish. The Reds quickly turned to Luton boss Nathan Jones,
Arsenal, Man City and Summerville will take on Aston Villa, who took charge of the 3-1 defeat at
Newcastle before the World was a Leicester and Brentford Liverpool before the World Cup. At 19th in
Cup break left Chelsea 8th over the festive the table, they are very much in a relegation
and out of the Carabao period. battle. Fixtures against Brighton, Fulham and
Cup. Hakim Ziyech and Nottingham Forest gives Jones the chance to
Mateo Kovacic were their make a good start in charge, after they came
standout performers in from a goal down to squeeze past Lincoln in
Qatar. Striker Armando the Carabao Cup.
Broja has been ruled out
for the season after WEST HAM: Back-to-back defeats to
rupturing his ACL in Crystal Palace and Leicester at the
the friendly defeat London Stadium left West
against Aston Villa Ham one point above the
in Abu Dhabi. relegation zone. West Ham
Reece James is were fourth after 14 games
back in training last season but this
after he missed the campaign has been a
World Cup due to struggle so far. They travel
injury. to Arsenal on Tuesday
(4am) and could find
CRYSTAL PALACE: Their stuttering form was themselves in the
rather summed up after back-to-back wins bottom three if results
over West Ham and Wolves were followed by a elsewhere go against
defeat to Nottingham Forest. Patrick Vieira’s them. The home
side are defined by their inconsistency and sit match against
11th in the table. Palace return with a London Brentford is a must-
derby against Fulham on Boxing Day (11pm). win for David Moyes.

EVERTON: A dismal defeat at Bournemouth Aleksandar Gabriel WOLVES: Wolves
left Everton teetering on the brink of the Mitrovic Martinelli entered the World
relegation zone and very much facing another Cup at the bottom of
relegation battle. Frank Lampard’s side have Erling Haaland
won just once since the start of the table but after
October. Everton’s home match confirming the
against Wolves on Boxing Day appointment of
(11pm) is a must-win for former Real
Lampard. Madrid and Sevilla
FULHAM: Despite manager Julen
conceding a last minute Lopetegui. Wolves
winner at home to Man needed late goals
United, Fulham could not
have expected their return to beat struggling
to the Premier League to Gillingham in
go much better so far. They Lopetegui’s first
sit 9th with Aleksandr game in charge.
Mitrovic scoring nine times His first Premier
already this season. Crystal
Palace, Southampton and League fixture is
Leicester is a fair run of against Everton
fixtures over the festive period at Goodison
and Fulham will look to Park on
continue their record of beating
Boxing Day
(11pm).

The
Independent

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