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EPF’s super SEEKING BLESSINGS ... SPM
students saying a prayer before entering
the exam hall yesterday at Sekolah
Menengah Kebangsaan Seksyen 7 in
Shah Alam. – ADIB RAWI YAHYA/THESUN

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oDividend of 6.1% boosts public confidence and cements
provident fund’s position as top retirement savings option

█ BY MUHAMMAD YUSRY for all Malaysians, especially the Universiti Utara Malaysia professor
[email protected] low-income groups,” he told theSun. of economics Dr K. Kuperan
Yeah said EPF’s performance in 2021 Viswanathan said the dividend rate is
PETALING JAYA: Despite the further burnishes its reputation as a good, given the economy’s negative
economic ramifications of well-managed pension fund growth in 2021.
Covid-19, the Employees institution. “This rate is higher than other safe
Provident Fund’s (EPF) stellar “Despite withdrawals of more than a low-risk deposit rates available from
performance in 2021 means it would hundred billion ringgit under Covid-19 other financial institutions. So, EPF is
continue to be the main savings stimulus packages, and the pandemic- maintaining its image and position as a
investment option for retirement, say induced economic downturn, EPF’s good performing retirement fund and
strong performance in 2021 that will benefit the country and help to
economists. enabled a distribution of a real reduce the burden of retirees in
EPF yesterday declared a dividend inflation-adjusted return of 3.6%, the future.”
dividend rate minus inflation rate, will Kuperan pointed out that it was
of 6.1% for the financial year 2021, an be welcomed by its sizeable pool of important at this juncture, when the
increase of 0.9% from the previous account holders,” he said. economy is doing badly, for EPF to send
year for conventional accounts, and “The global financial markets staged good signals to contributors and
4.9% for shariah accounts, an increase an early recovery from the world encourage more savings and replenish
of 0.75%. recession in 2020 due to aggressive cuts the funds that were withdrawn over the
in interest rates and massive fiscal last two years.
Sunway University Economics stimuli mounted by most governments. Third Age Media Association
professor Dr Yeah Kim Leng said the “The global economy rebounded founding president Cheah Tuck Wing
good dividend rate boosts confidence in 2021 and together with the said he expects more people to
for contributors to maintain their accommodative fiscal and continue to save their money in
savings in their EPF accounts. monetary policies, fuelled the Turn to their EPF account as, with the
performance of the global announcement, EPF is showing
“EPF’s sustained performance will financial markets where EPF has — that it is a good option in saving
be helpful in strengthening the
confidence of contributors. Widening page 2
its coverage to gig economy workers
will be an important measure to sizeable exposure,” he added. for retirement.
provide an adequate social safety net

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PM visits flood Initiative to address period
victims in Hulu poverty lauded
Terengganu
o Plan to roll out sanitary napkin vending machines in Perak unhygienic methods of replacing period
KUALA BERANG: Prime Minister Datuk should be emulated by other states, say women’s groups products, which may not only take an emotional
Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob presented aid toll but also cause infections. A nationwide
yesterday to flood victims housed at the █ BY SHIVANI SUPRAMANI funds for our distribution partners, we are also implementation would allow women to have
Kampung Batu 23 temporary relief centre. [email protected] receiving requests for menstrual kits via social safer periods and feel confident and capable.”
PETALING JAYA: Women’s groups have lauded media. The sad reality is that there are still no
He said whatever form of assistance that Perak’s Women Development, Family and official statistics on how many households in Foo urged the government to work together
had been provided to other flood victims, Community Welfare Committee for its plan to each state that are suffering from a lack of access with non-governmental organisations to create
would also be channelled to affected introduce sanitary napkin vending machines to to menstrual products.” an on-the-ground data framework.
residents in Kelantan and Terengganu. address the issue of period poverty in the state.
Over the weekend, a total of 200 young “The federal government promised a roll-out
“It includes RM1,000 Bantuan Wang However, they said more efforts are needed women received hygiene kit boxes under the of period products in Budget 2022 for 130,000
Ihsan compassionate aid, RM2,500 to buy to overcome the problem. Perak government’s “Pemberian Kit Asas low-income women, and we are looking
household necessities and money to repair Sanitasi Wanita Negeri Perak” programme. forward to seeing how this will be
their houses. It’s the same,” he told reporters Bulan Sisters co-founder Iris Foo said it is a implemented.”
after meeting flood-affected residents at great way to start more conversations on period Committee chairman Datuk Dr Wan
the centre. poverty. Norashikin Wan Noordin said sanitary pad Sarawak Women For Women Society
vending machines would be placed in president Margaret Bedus called the plan “a
He said if all forms of assistance were to “While giving free menstrual products is an recreational areas and schools. wonderful initiative” that should be extended to
be combined, including vouchers for excellent initiative, we must keep in mind that it other areas.
purchase of goods, nearly RM10,000 would is not a silver bullet solution, as period poverty Foo added that while the initiative should be
be channelled to each affected household. encompasses not only a lack of access to considered for nationwide implementation, it is “The expansion of this initiative will help
products, but also access to washrooms, essential that it is not too product rollout-based. many women in lower-income groups in urban
A total of 76 household heads received hygienic waste management and period and rural areas. It will help them financially,
RM1,000 each to ease the burden caused by education.” She said it should focus on the core issue, reducing the burden of having to spend on
floods that hit the district on Sunday. which is challenging period stigma through sanitary items.”
Foo said for the B40 group, which struggles to education.
Ismail Sabri was accompanied by put food on the table, purchasing menstrual Bedus added that the government should
Communications and Multimedia Minister hygiene products is seen as a luxury rather than “Period poverty forces many low-income consider providing a subsidy for the purchase of
Tan Sri Annuar Musa, Rural Development a necessity. girls to skip school or work due to shame, which sanitary pads and educate women to use
Minister Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid, Mentri can even extend to skipping job interviews and reusable sanitary pads, sanitary underwear or
Besar Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri “While our team has been actively raising social programmes. menstrual cups.
Mokhtar and Federal Territories Minister
Datuk Seri Dr Shahidan Kassim. “Financial burden causes many to resort to “It may be costly upfront, but these
alternatives are better for the environment and
He spent about half-an-hour speaking to more cost-efficient, considering the number of
the evacuees before presenting them with uses per item.”
the aid.

Hulu Terengganu was the district worst
affected by the floods, resulting in serious
property damage. It was flooded so quickly
that many residents barely managed to flee
to a forest nearby. – Bernama

‘Vital to have savings for retirement’ RM62 billion ‘award’
for Sulu sultan’s
“We always encourage senior have savings for retirement, Cheah sustainable and have a positive effect in descendents rejected
citizens to not withdraw all their said, adding that EPF policies stimulating the economy.
money from their EPF accounts From must be balanced. PUTRAJAYA: The government completely
because EPF is showing that they front “Any decision made must “If more money is invested in rejects a purported “final award” of US$14.92
have a stable management and page ensure fair distribution of wealth savings, then there will be less billion (RM62.6 billion) to be paid to the
government guarantee.” to the people and policies must be consumption in the economy, which so-called descendants of the last sultan of Sulu,
Financial education should be consistent. can be bad in the post pandemic era Sultan Jamalul Kiram II.
taught to everyone as it is important to “The policies must also be when the country’s economy is trying to
recover,” he added. A joint statement issued by the Foreign
Ministry and the Attorney-General’s Chambers
The high dividend declared for last year will bring cheer to EPF members. – ADIB RAWI YAHYA/THESUN yesterday also stated that the Malaysian
government did not participate in the purported
Malaysian students in Queensland safe at relief centres arbitration proceedings that led to the award.

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian students It also said the evacuation and welfare The Education Malaysia Australia (EMA) Moreover, the subject matter of the claim was
affected by floods that struck Queensland in needs of the students were carried out in office is monitoring the flood situation and has not commercial in nature, and thus cannot be
Australia over the past few days are safe, and coordination with other agencies, including advised other students affected to evacuate to subjected to arbitration.
have been evacuated to relief centres. the Mara office in Australia, New Zealand relief centres, as electricity and water supply
Education and Training office, as well as the would be cut off. Furthermore, the claim was based on an 1878
The Higher Education Ministry said in a office of the Malaysian High Commissioner in agreement between Sultan Mohamet Jamal Al
statement yesterday that the students were Canberra. For enquiries, students and parents can Alam, the sultan of Sulu at the time and Baron de
evacuated with the help of local authorities, contact EMA at +61 484570400 (Muhammad Overbeck and Alfred Dent, that contained no
other Malaysian students, as well as Malaysian Also involved were Petronas, the Malaysian Afiq) or +61 420201781 (Kartini) or the Higher arbitration agreement. The statement said
citizens with permanent resident status living Students’ Council of Australia (Masca) and Education Ministry operations room at under the 1878 Agreement, the sultan granted
in Queensland. Queensland Masca. 03-8870 6777/6949/6623/6628. – Bernama and ceded in perpetuity the sovereign rights
over certain territories located in North Borneo,
now forming part of Sabah.

“We further stress that the claimants’
identities are doubtful and have yet to be
verified,” the statement read.

According to media reports, a French
arbitration court on Monday ruled that Malaysia
had violated a treaty signed in 1878 and was
ordered to pay at least US$14.92 billion to the
descendants of the last Sulu sultan.

The award was issued by Spanish arbitrator
Gonzalo Stampa on Feb 28. The arbitration
process originated in Spain, then moved to Paris.

On June 29, upon application by the
Malaysian government, a Nullification Decision
was made when the Madrid High Court decided
that the service of notice of the proceedings for
appointment of arbitrator for purposes of the
claim was not properly served to Malaysia in
accordance with peremptory international rules
and Spanish law.

The statement said as a consequence of the
Nullification Decision, Stampa was not an
arbitrator in the purported arbitration
proceedings and therefore all his decisions,
including the final award, were null and void.

The claimants, in an attempt to circumvent
the Nullification Decision, without the
government of Malaysia’s knowledge,
proceeded to obtain an ex parte order from the
Tribunal de Grande Instance in Paris, France to
recognise the partial award on jurisdiction
rendered by Stampa on May 25, 2020. – Bernama

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Ex-DAP man seeks
platform to solve
people’s problems
on Pejuang ticket

BATU PAHAT: DAP’s former MP ROYAL THUMBS UP ... Raja
candidate for Tanjung Piai, Mahdzir Muda Perlis Tuanku Syed Faizuddin
Ibrahim, who is contesting as a Parti Putra Jamalullail and Raja Puan
Pejuang Tanah Air (Pejuang) candidate Muda Perlis Tuanku Lailatul
for the Semerah seat in the Johor state Shahreen Akashah Khalil graced
election, said his decision to change the official opening of the
direction from DAP to Pejuang is to get a Starbucks Kangar Jaya Drive-thru in
platform to “solve” the people’s Kangar yesterday. Also present was
problems. Berjaya Food Berhad Group chief
executive officer and managing
He said it also provides him the director of Starbucks Malaysia and
opportunity to contest in his hometown. Brunei, Sydney Quays.
– BERNAMAPIX
Mahdzir, 46, who was among the
Malay candidates to contest on a DAP Security deposit point “The government is interfering in
ticket in the 13th general election (GE13) of contention under RTA the market economy where there is
said he joined Pejuang, which is helmed no such need for government
by former prime minister Tun Dr o House buyers association against proposal the landlord to get back the deposit intervention, it will only drive away
Mahathir Mohamad, because DAP had although it is lauded by some members of public if the government takes the deposit, investors. It should concentrate on
deviated from its main goal of helping given the red tape involved. macro issues during this Covid-19
the people. █ BY RAJVINDER SINGH RTA as it will clearly spell out the pandemic recovery period such as
[email protected] terms of agreement for a rental Chang said the public is asking reviving the tourism and hospitality
“When PH (Pakatan Harapan) took PETALING JAYA: A proposal by the property. “It will also state the rights how efficient can the ministry be industry,” he said.
over the government in 2018, I saw DAP government for it to hold a two- of the landlord and tenant, there will when it cannot even sort out
having deviated from its orientation of month deposit under the no longer be need for pages and housing projects that have been Chang said public opinion on
empowering the party and managing Residential Tenancy Act (RTA) has pages of agreement. Everyone will abandoned, some up to 15 years. government keeping the rental
the people’s issues. And, it also deviates met with objection from National need to use the Act’s standard deposit can be very damaging to its
from my goal of joining DAP, which is to House Buyers Association. template.” He said the government now image.
help the people,” he said when met by wants to control the residential
Bernama recently. However, there were mixed However, he disagreed with the rental market and it could be The public during the feedback
reactions from members of the proposal for the deposit to be held shopping malls next. “Where will period have asked how is the
Mahdzir, who will be involved in a public. by the Housing and Local this stop?” he asked. government going to determine to
five-cornered fight, said his shift from Government Ministry. One reason a give full or partial refund and how
DAP to Malay-based Pejuang would not The association’s honorary landlord takes the deposit is On the positive side of the long will it take to process the refund.
pose a problem for him to serve the secretary-general Datuk Chang Kim because he wants to use the money proposed Act, Chang pointed to the
people. Loong said the proposal makes no for some other purposes, he said. dealing with disputes involving Someone has asked what does a
sense although he welcomes the landlords and tenants. He said this private property agreement have
On his promise to the constituents in He asked how long it will take for will resolve the disputes faster as anything to do with the government;
Semerah, Mahdzir said his focus is on there will be no need to go to court. the landlord paid for the land, and
youth development. therefore he should have the right to
The Act should not only apply to keep the security deposit.
Use of 147 schools the landlord but also those who
for polls will not sublet rooms in a property, he said. Some supported the idea because
affect SPM: Radzi the rental deposit was being
Perikatan supports revival of HSR, says Muhyiddin increased from 1+1 to 2+1 and now
JOHOR BARU: The decision by the in some areas in the Klang Valley it is
Election Commission (EC) to use 147 JOHOR BARU: Perikatan Nasional “HSR is good for the country and PN’s “Demi Bangsa Johor” 3+1.
secondary schools in the state as polling (PN) would support the revival of for Singapore. If Singapore wants to manifesto yesterday.
centres will not affect the Sijil Pelajaran the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High come back (to renegotiate), it will Another also supported the idea
Malaysia (SPM) examination which Speed Rail (HSR) project if the however not be on the same basis or Muhyiddin, who is also Bersatu’s as his landlord refused to return the
began yesterday. coalition were to win the state arrangement made during Najib’s president, said this when asked deposit despite the house being
election. time (former prime minister Datuk whether PN would support the returned in good condition.
Senior Education Minister Datuk Dr Seri Najib Razak). revival of the multi-billion ringgit
Radzi Jidin said the use of classrooms for Its chairman Tan Sri Muhyiddin HSR project. The main terms of the HSR
polling would not involve the Yassin said he had expressed “I do believe that this (HSR) is a project, according to him, should be
examination rooms, Bernama reports. support for the project even when game changer. I have said that The Pagoh MP also claimed that renegotiated if Singapore chooses to
he was the prime minister, claiming before and I will say it again. Yes, it is when he was the prime minister, he reopen talks on it, though the
“Prior to this, we did discuss with the that the HSR would benefit both a game changer. We (PN) want to do had also looked at several models project will still be viable even
EC on the possibility of not using Malaysia and Singapore. it,” he told reporters after launching should Singapore not participate in without the republic’s participation.
secondary schools, but due to certain the project.
constraints, 147 schools will have to be “Even if Singapore is not
used. participating, we have calculated via
HSR Sdn Bhd that it (HSR) is still
“So, it was decided that even if viable. But, it will take a bit more
schools are used, it will not affect the time to recover the cost of HSR,” he
examination rooms. said. – Bernama

“Although it is difficult as almost all
rooms are being used to ensure physical
distancing (among the SPM
candidates), the EC has a method and
doing its best to ensure the examination
process can proceed in a smooth and
orderly manner,” he said after visiting
SMK Kota Masai 2 on the first day of the
examination yesterday.

Radzi said the sanitisation process
would also be carried out as soon as the
polling process ended to ensure the
areas were decontaminated and safe.

The written examination of 2021 SPM
began yesterday until March 29, while
the Johor state election is fixed for March
12 with early voting on March 8.

PN launches ‘Demi Bangsa Johor’ manifesto

JOHOR BARU: Perikatan Nasional environmental sustainability. and companies. prepared to strengthen the state’s distribution of Prihatin Rakyat aid to
(PN) is making an inclusive and PN chairman Tan Sri Muhyiddin “This includes efforts to economic future by prioritising the ensure no one is being left out.
comprehensive pledge to the people involvement of all levels of society
of Johor as contained in its manifesto, Yassin said the manifesto was not restructure companies to optimise and focusing on strategic and high- Apart from that, hawkers affected
“Demi Bangsa Johor”, based on eight mere rhetoric, but a realistic and profit generation and optimise the impact industries. by the Covid-19 pandemic will also
key thrusts, 24 strategies and 145 practical commitment to forming a digitalisation of state public services,” be assisted in the form of elimination
approaches. clean, efficient and caring state he said at the launch of the manifesto To reduce the cost of living of the of licence fees and rental of business
government. here yesterday. people in Johor, PN pledged to offer a sites owned by local authorities for a
The eight key thrusts are integrity free water scheme of 20 cubic metres period of five years.
and corruption-free leadership; He said PN would form a Also present were Gerakan to low-income households, expand
economic stability; priority in government that would always president Datuk Dr Dominic Lau Hoe the Prihatin Rakyat Sales Muhyiddin said PN also urged the
addressing the rising cost of living; support leaders with integrity, free Chai and PAS secretary-general Programme, continue the federal government to immediately
concern for the people; social from corruption and reject the abuse Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan. distribution of Johor Prihatin food open up the country’s borders to
wellbeing; infrastructure efficiency; of power through efficient service baskets on a regular basis, and stimulate the state’s economic
boosting the tourism sector; and delivery by strengthening the Muhyiddin said to optimise the strengthen the coordination for the growth, create new jobs and increase
governance of state-owned agencies economic sector, the Johor Economic the people’s income. – Bernama
Decade Plan 2022-2032 would be

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Conquering fear of needles

o Parents tell of children’s ‘no sweat’ approach to vaccination, with one was initially concerned about the effects. I was ready to report any AEFI
girl eagerly counting down the days to her Covid shot possibility of side-effects. (adverse events following
immunisation) to the authorities.
█ BY ELLY FAZANIZA phobia, especially under the National took her daughter Hanna Saffiyya “But then, I thought about my
[email protected] Covid-19 Immunisation Programme Aznan Khairi, 10, to a vaccination husband and I. None of us had any “Both my children were very
PETALING JAYA: While most for Children (PICKids). centre in Nilai, Negri Sembilan earlier side-effects after being vaccinated relaxed when they received their
children tend to be afraid of needles, this week. three times, including the shots. But I did prep them, especially
there are many who are actually Proper dissemination of booster shot. my daughter Nadine, before going to
looking forward to their vaccination information on the need for “She has been excited since last the centre.
shots. vaccination, having experienced week, when the school informed the “I believe it is important as
medical experts present and making students about its vaccination day,” prevention is better than cure,” “I told both of them that we were
Research has found that about vaccination centres children-friendly Noor Hasilah said. she added. facing a pandemic and that we
40% of children worldwide under the have helped to achieve this aim. needed to protect ourselves with a
age of 12 have a fear-driven physical “She was super excited. I asked Writer Nadirah H. Rodzi, 35, thing called a vaccine.
or emotional response to needles. Parents too have stepped up her if it was painful. She said: ‘Not at echoed Noor Hasilah’s sentiments.
The finding was published by a efforts to get their children all’. In fact, after Hanna was “Nadine was a bit nervous at first
paediatric healthcare entity based in vaccinated. vaccinated, she was chatting with her “It’s very important because the but she stayed calm and listened to
California. friends. She saw a girl around her age virus isn’t just going to infect adults. my advice, to take a deep breath and
Two families theSun interviewed crying and she told me she was We need to try our best to protect the don’t look at the needle. My other
Much has been done to allay this shared how the children bravely and surprised as it didn’t hurt at all.” children too,” said the mother of two, child Nayla was also such
calmly received the shots. adding that she was also worried a sport.
Noor Hasilah admitted that she about the side-effects.
Gym owner Noor Hasilah Ismail “I expected her to be cranky and to
“I did a lot of reading and learnt throw a tantrum because she may not
that the side-effects are normal. I was truly understand what was going on
focused on how to handle the kids if as she’s autistic, but it all went well.”
they did experience some side-

Malaysian-made test kit 100% accurate New cases mainly in
categories 1 and 2
GEORGE TOWN: The ProDetect Covid-19 screening option and as confirmed in the concern, including Delta and Omicron.
Antigen Rapid Test, manufactured in EQAP, the company’s ProDetect test kit Mediven produces two types of ProDetect KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 152 cases (0.59%) of
Malaysia by Medical Innovation Ventures Sdn retained its quality and consistency in the 25,854 new Covid-19 cases recorded in the
Bhd (Mediven), recently obtained a 100% providing a high level of accuracy. test kits – medical professionals use either oral country on Tuesday were in categories Three, Four
accuracy rating in the External Quality fluid or nasopharyngeal swab samples, while and Five, said Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr
Assessment Programme (EQAP) conducted “As cases are rising by the day, it is crucial either a saliva or nasal sample is used for the Noor Hisham Abdullah.
by the European Society for external quality for early detection, isolation and treatment of self-test version, Bernama reported.
assessment. those infected and to prevent the further He said the other 25,702 cases were in
spread of Covid-19 infections.“ The company has also recently categories One and Two.
Mediven, a Penang-based medical collaborated with MyDocLab to launch a
diagnostic company, develops, manufactures Meanwhile, Mediven executive director healthcare app for effective health status “Of the 152 cases in categories Three to Five, 25
and markets advanced high quality clinical Ariff Ismail said the firm’s achievement in the checks, and allow easy professional antigen involved those who were unvaccinated or have yet
diagnostic molecular and rapid tests. EQAP serves as a testament to the company’s rapid test reporting for travel across to complete their vaccination, while 89 individuals
dedication and mission to deliver cutting- international borders. were fully vaccinated but had yet to receive the
In a statement yesterday, Mediven edge diagnostics technology. booster dose,” he said in a statement yesterday.
operations director Dr Lim Li Sze said the It said the app could also generate official
Covid-19 rapid test serves as a valuable initial The test kit provides test results within 20 professionally certified reports needed for In addition, 38 cases in categories Three to Five
minutes and is able to screen for all variants of travel via vaccinated travel lane options. have received booster doses, 65 cases involved
individuals aged 60 and above, 51 cases have
comorbidities, and one case involved a pregnant
woman.

Noor Hisham said a total of 1,754 Covid cases
were admitted to hospitals, comprising 575 in
categories Three to Five and 1,179 in categories
One and Two.

Meanwhile, 25,548 recovered cases were
reported on Tuesday, bringing the cumulative
number of recoveries nationwide to 3,142,112.

He also said a total of 374 cases required
treatment at intensive care units (ICU) and 213
cases required respiratory assistance, with the
percentage of patients requiring breathing aid at
36%.

On ICU occupancy, Noor Hisham said eight
states recorded bed utilisation of more than 50%,
namely in Putrajaya (67%), Kuala Lumpur (65%),
Johor (63%), Malacca (63%), Kelantan (58%), Perlis
(55%), Selangor (55%), and Sabah (53%).

He said each state was ready with a quick
response plan in the event of an increase in cases
requiring admission to quarantine and treatment
centres and hospitals. – Bernama

More than 900,000
children vaccinated

MAKING LEMONADE ... Rather than fret about the floodwaters that inundated their housing estate, a trio of boys took to their bikes yesterday to KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 904,368 children aged
enjoy the ‘natural waterpark’ in Chukai, Terengganu. – BERNAMAPIX between five and 11 years (25.5% of the child
population) have received their first vaccine dose
Govt keen but cautious on relaxing restrictions under the National Covid-19 Immunisation
Programme for Children (PICKids) as of Tuesday.
KUALA LUMPUR: The “Reopening Safely” Covid19 and in line with Reopening Safely, and (the Health Ministry) will continue to
effort remains the government’s guiding Malaysia will enter a transition to endemic monitor (the situation) before deciding on The CovidNOW website showed 14,736,569
principle to ensure Malaysia’s healthcare phase soon. More sectors will be opened and any further relaxations,” he said. individuals (62.6% of the adult population) have
capacity remains manageable even as the border controls relaxed, but safety received their booster shots and 22,950,422 (97.5%)
country’s vaccination numbers are high. precautions such as face masks and personal Hishammuddin said on Tuesday the have been fully vaccinated, while 23,230,349
hygiene must be maintained,” he tweeted. Omicron wave would not cause the (98.7%) have received at least one dose.
Defence Senior Minister Datuk Seri government to re-implement movement
Hishammuddin Hussein said on Twitter the Hishammuddin said although Covid-19 restrictions on a large scale, as many A total of 2,801,714 adolescents aged between
Covid-19 Ministerial Quartet is aware that positive cases in Malaysia are now higher than Malaysians have been fully vaccinated. 12 and 17 (90% of the group) have completed their
many countries have begun removing during the Delta wave in August last year, the vaccination, while 2,897,292 (93.1%) have received
restrictions on a larger scale, but the number of intensive care unit admissions and He also said the Foreign Ministry and at least one dose.
government must be cautious. deaths is 80% to 90% lower. Transport Ministry were looking at countries
to be included in the vaccinated travel lane On Tuesday, 101,038 doses of the vaccine were
“In formulating our exit strategy from “We want this decoupling trend to remain list. – Bernama administered, with 26,476 as first doses, 1,300 as
second doses and 73,262 as booster shots, bringing
the cumulative number of vaccine doses
administered under the National Covid-19
Immunisation Programme (PICK) to 67,313,182.

The Health Ministry GitHub portal showed a
total of 78 deaths due to Covid-19 were recorded
on Tuesday, with 21 cases in Johor, followed by 15
in Kedah, 13 in Selangor, nine in Perak, six in
Sabah, five in Penang, two each in Kelantan,
Malacca and Terengganu, while Negri Sembilan,
Pahang and Kuala Lumpur recorded one death
each. – Bernama

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Soft stance not ideal to fight Apex court
rejects Najib’s bid
to vacate
graft: Ex-MACC panel member appeal dates

█ BY RAJVINDER SINGH o Concern raised that reducing charges or Penal Code, which is punishable PUTRAJAYA: The Federal Court
[email protected] issuing compounds instead of taking action with a jail term of up to 20 years, yesterday rejected Datuk Seri Najib
would encourage others to ignore law whipping and a fine. Abdul Razak’s application to vacate
PETALING JAYA: The move by the the appeal hearing dates on new
Malaysian Anti-Corruption He said the prosecution offered evidence, in his attempt to set aside
Commission (MACC) to reduce an alternative charge under his conviction in the SRC
charges or issue compound Section 403 of the Penal Code, International Sdn Bhd case, which is
notices does not bode well for the which provides for imprisonment scheduled for March 15 and 16.
fight against graft. Phang cited the example of could be impartiality when MACC of not less than six months and not
Former MACC advisory board former Sabah Water Department conducts its own investigations. more than five years, with Deputy public prosecutor Mohd
panel member Tan Sri Robert deputy director Teo Chee Keong, whipping and a fine. Ashrof Adrin Kamarul, who
Phang yesterday called for the full who was given a discharge not He said an independent body, confirmed the matter, said the former
brunt of the law to be brought amounting to an acquittal and had and not MACC itself, is needed to He questioned how such premier’s application was dismissed
down on those caught for to pay a RM30 million compound. investigate its officers involved in actions were allowed. via email yesterday morning.
wrongdoing. wrongdoings.
He said reducing the charges or Teo, 58, was facing 146 money “The issue of counterfeit money “So, the hearings on the said dates
issuing compounds will only laundering charges, involving land He cited MACC senior officer involving MACC officers has still are maintained as scheduled,” he told
encourage others to ignore titles, cash and bank accounts, Shahrum Nizam Baharuddin, 41, not been properly explained, Bernama in a WhatsApp message.
the law. amounting to RM32.93 million. who reportedly went on a RM2.71 although only Shahrum had been
“They know that if they are million spending spree. charged and sentenced. Two days ago, Najib’s counsel
caught, they can plead with MACC Phang said that Teo only paid a wrote to the court, seeking to vacate
to either compound them or have compound of RM30 million. Shahrum was accused of “How did the officer get hold of the hearing dates as they were still
their charges reduced. How do you misappropriating US$6.94 million the counterfeit money? Who else waiting for notes, evidence and
(expect) the public to place their “To top this off, when there is seized by the commission at the was involved? Have those involved documents related to the SRC trial at
trust in such an institution?” wrongdoing by an MACC officer, it MACC special action branch in printing the counterfeit money the High Court, in order to prepare
is the commission that conducts chief’s room. been arrested and charged?” written submissions for the
the investigation.” additional evidence appeal.
Phang said Shahrum was Phang said whether it is an old
Phang questioned how there charged under Section 409 of the or new issue, MACC must provide On Dec 7, 2021, the Court of
an explanation to the public. Appeal dismissed Najib’s application
to appeal, ruling that Najib had failed
Attempt to NEW RING TO IT ... Two visitors to satisfy Section 61 of the Courts of
recuse judge an browsing books in an old phone booth Judicature Act, that fresh evidence
abuse of court repurposed as a mini library at Tapak was required for justice in the case.
process, says Warisan Dunia in Penang.
prosecutor – BERNAMAPIX The next day, the same court
upheld Najib’s conviction and
KUALA LUMPUR: The prosecution Health Ministry should handle 12-year jail term and RM210 million
in Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor’s drug addiction issue, says expert fine for misappropriating RM42
money laundering and tax evasion million in SRC funds.
trial contended that her second bid KUALA LUMPUR: Violent crimes behaviour of individuals addicted confident that more addicts would
to recuse Justice Mohamed Zaini and even gruesome murders to synthetic stimulant drugs. In come forward to seek treatment if Justice Datuk Abdul Karim Abdul
Mazlan from presiding over the case committed by individuals under most of the cases, the victims MoH took over the treatment of Jalil, who led a three-member bench
is an abuse of court process. the influence of dangerous drugs turned out to be close family drug addiction. comprising Justices Datuk Has Zanah
are no longer uncommon in the members, raising concerns over the Mehat and Datuk Vazeer Alam Mydin
Former Federal Court judge country. seriousness of the drug addiction “Currently, many addicts are Meera, dismissed Najib’s appeal
Datuk Seri Gopal Sri Ram, who is the problem in today’s society. afraid to go to AADK as they are against the Kuala Lumpur High Court
lead prosecutor in the case, said as Last month, a woman was worried that if their urine samples decision on July 28, 2020. After the
Mohamed Zaini had dismissed a allegedly decapitated by her Experts contacted by Bernama test positive, they may be placed at ruling, Najib filed a notice of appeal to
similar application (to have him stepson in Gua Musang, Kelantan. feel that it is time the Health a rehabilitation centre for two the Federal Court. – Bernama
removed as the trial judge) Preliminary investigations by police Ministry (MoH) came forward as a years,” he said.
previously, it was only a repeated found that the stepson was a drug potential game-changer in the Man faces
attempt to achieve what had already addict, who was also experiencing treatment of individuals addicted to According to Rusdi, 400 MoH double murder
failed last year. mental problems. synthetic drugs. clinics nationwide have a special charges
programme for drug addiction, and
“Messrs Geethan Ram submitted In a similar case that happened Describing the two recent cases each clinic has the capacity to treat SIBU: A 31-year-old man suspected
for the earlier recusal application on Jan 15, an unemployed man in as a wake-up call to the authorities, 50 to 300 addicts. of murdering two Indonesian women
and presently the same relief is filed Kuala Selangor, Selangor, allegedly drug addiction expert Assoc Prof in Daro, Sarawak last month will face
by a different firm, which means beheaded his mother when she Dr Rusdi Abd Rashid said MoH The same programme is also charges at the Sibu High Court
next time, we will be seeing the same refused to give him money to buy should take over the treatment of offered by about 400 private clinics, tomorrow.
application by another firm. drugs. synthetic drug addiction cases. with each having the capacity to
treat 20 to 200 addicts at any Sibu High Court Judicial
“It is an abuse of the court The suspects in both cases He said the National Anti-Drugs one time. Commissioner Christopher Chin Soo
process because Your Lordship had were addicted to synthetic drugs Agency (AADK) has no expertise in Yin set the date when Ahmad Robin
already handed down the ruling on such as amphetamines and the area and, furthermore, there is According to statistics by the was taken to the court for case
the same application in December methamphetamines, including “pil no specific treatment to treat Home Affairs Ministry, as of Aug 31 mention yesterday. His case was
last year. This application is a kuda”, which is an amphetamine- synthetic drug addiction issues. last year, a total of 47,863 transferred to the High Court from a
non-starter,” said Sri Ram. type stimulant. individuals received treatment magistrate’s court in Sarikei, and no
Rusdi, who is also director of the under AADK, with the majority of charge was read out to him.
This is the second time the wife of There have also been many Centre for Addiction Science them being users of synthetic
former prime minister Datuk Seri other reports involving the violent Studies at Universiti Malaya, is stimulant drugs. – Bernama The court also set the trial, that will
Najib Abdul Razak has filed the begin with the husbands of the two
application after Mohamed Zaini, victims giving evidence, after the
who is also the judge in Rosmah’s remention on the said date.
solar hybrid case trial, had rejected
Rosmah’s application last Dec 14 to This was to allow the husbands of
recuse him from hearing the trial. the victims to take the remains back
to Indonesia for burial.
In delivering his judgement on
that date, Mohamed Zaini said he The suspect faced two tentative
took great care to ensure that murder charges under Section 302 of
Rosmah would not be prejudiced in the Penal Code at the magistrate’s
the money laundering case when court in Sarikei on Feb 25.
references were made to the
statements in the solar case because In the first charge, he is alleged to
a judge was required to consider have caused the death of Pandang
separately and independently the Sarang at 11am at an oil palm
evidence against the accused. plantation in Daro on Feb 11. In the
second charge, he is alleged to have
Rosmah’s counsel Datuk Firoz caused the death of Muli Laha on the
Hussein Ahmad Jamaluddin same date at another oil palm
responded by insisting that the plantation in the same district at
current application could not be said 11pm. If convicted, the accused faces
to have abused the court process as the mandatory death sentence.
it stood on different grounds (risk of
bias). Deputy public prosecutor Dona
Liyanna Sabariah Azmi prosecuted
Mohamed Zaini fixed March 21 while Ben Lau was the assigned
for the decision. – Bernama counsel for Ahmad Robin.

The suspect was arrested in Jalan
Sentral Daro on Feb 12, and the
bodies of the victims were discovered
on Feb 12 and Feb 14. – Bernama

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Biden labels Putin ‘a dictator facing isolation’

WASHINGTON: US President Joe Russian invaders, Biden made clear “In the battle between democracy have bilked billions of dollars off response to the invasion of Ukraine.
Biden on Tuesday branded his there would be no US boots on the and autocracy, democracies are Putin’s regime, the US president Putin “thought he could roll into
Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin a ground in the week-old war on rising to the moment, and the world delivered a stern warning that the
“dictator” facing withering economic Europe’s doorstep. is clearly choosing the side of peace West will “seize their yachts, their Ukraine and the world would roll
and diplomatic isolation for invading and security.” luxury apartments, their private jets”. over. Instead, he met with a wall of
neighboring Ukraine, and warned the “Let me be clear: our forces are not strength he never anticipated or
world is in a “battle” between engaged, and will not engage, in the The West, led by tough new steps “We’re coming for your imagined”, Biden intoned.
democracy and autocracy. conflict with Russian forces in from Washington, has launched a ill-begotten gains,” he said to applause.
Ukraine,” the Democrat leader said. fierce economic battle with Russia, “He met the Ukrainian people.”
As he delivered his first State of the unleashing a wave of sanctions that Biden went on to announce a ban In a moment of bipartisan unity,
Union address to a joint session of Nevertheless, he levelled ferocious threaten to bring the Russian on all Russian aircraft from US US lawmakers gave a standing
Congress and the American people, criticism at Putin. economy to its knees. airspace, adding the United States to ovation to Ukraine’s ambassador to
praising the Ukrainian “wall of Canada and a host of European Washington Oksana Markarova, who
strength” that has stood tall against “A Russian dictator, invading a Taking aim at Russian oligarchs nations closing airspace to Russian was seated in First Lady Jill Biden’s
foreign country, has costs around the and “corrupt leaders” who Biden said airliners and other aircraft in VIP box. – AFP
world.

Japan protests Destroyed military vehicles in the
suspected Russian town of Bucha in the Kyiv region
air incursion on Tuesday. – REUTERSPIX

TOKYO: Japan’s government lodged aBRIEFS World War III would against President Volodymyr
diplomatic protest with Moscow after involve nukes: Russia Zelensky.
scrambling fighter jets yesterday as a Putin’s troops attacked a military
suspected Russian helicopter entered oWe will not allow Ukraine to acquire hospital, officials said. Officials said a unit of elite
Japan’s northern airspace at a time of atomic weapons, says foreign minister The Russian Defence Ministry Chechen special forces, known as
heightened tensions over Ukraine. claimed to have captured Kherson, a Kadyrovites, were involved in the
key port city on the Black Sea coast. plot against Zelensky and had been
Japan, which has border disputes Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said “eliminated”.
with key neighbours China, Russia and MOSCOW: A third World War news agencies on the seventh day of Russia’s troops are getting closer to
South Korea, routinely sends jets to would involve nuclear weapons and Vladimir Putin’s invasion of the capital, after a 65km military Zelensky said after the invasion of
defend its territorial airspace. would be destructive, Russia Ukraine. convoy has stoked fears of a Ukraine that he was Russia’s top
warned yesterday. full-blown assault on the city. target for assassination, and warned
The country scrambled military jets Amid the bloodshed, shelling in Blasts and air-raid sirens were that “sabotage groups” were already
49 times in January, 142 times in Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Kharkiv has killed at least 21 people heard overnight across Kyiv, while in Kyiv hunting for him and his family.
December and 127 times in November. Lavrov also reportedly said that the and injured 112 as Russian bombings were reported in cities
Kremlin will not allow Ukraine to paratroopers attacked the city and villages in the Kyiv province. “We are well aware of the special
Most were to counter approaching acquire nuclear weapons. overnight. Meanwhile, Ukraine’s operation that was to take place
Chinese aircraft, although many of the government said its armed forces directly by the Kadyrovites to
rest involved Russian aircraft. He said that this would lead to Ukraine’s second-largest city has have foiled an assassination plot eliminate our president,” Ukrainian
Russia facing “real danger”, in also seen heavy gun battles between National Security and Defence
On yesterday morning, one comments reported by Russian Ukrainian and Russian forces while Council chief Oleksiy Danilo said.
suspected Russian helicopter flew into
Japanese territorial airspace off He said the Chechens had been
northern Hokkaido island, Japan’s divided into two, with one group
Defence Ministry said in a statement. eliminated in Gostomel and the
other “under fire”.
Japan’s air force scrambled an
unspecified number of jets and issued Danilo said Ukrainian authorities
warnings to the helicopter to leave. were tipped off about the plot by
members of Russia’s Federal
“We lodged a protest with the Security Service, who he claimed do
Russian government through a not support the invasion.
diplomatic channel and called for a halt – The Independent
to such acts,” government spokesman
Hirokazu Matsuno told reporters. Taiwan leader warns against ‘turning a blind eye’ to aggression

“Russia’s increasing activity near and TAIPEI: Democratic countries must sparked by Russia’s invasion of commitment to protect their look forward to working even more
in our territorial waters and airspace is not “turn a blind eye to military Ukraine. freedom and democracy, and their closely with the US and other
worrying,” he said. – AFP aggression”, Taiwan’s President Tsai fearless dedication to defending stakeholders in the region,” Tsai
Ing-wen said yesterday, warning her Democratic Taiwan has watched their country have been met with said.
RESIDENCY RIGHTS FOR island faces threats similar to those the Ukraine situation closely, as it deep empathy from the people of
UKRAINIAN REFUGEES confronted by Ukraine at a meeting lives under constant threat of a Taiwan, as we too stand on the The delegation’s visit reflects
with a delegation of former Chinese invasion, with Beijing frontlines of the battle for bipartisan support for a strong
BRUSSELS: The European American security officials. claiming sovereignty over the island democracy.” US-Taiwan partnership, Mullen
Commission yesterday proposed and vowing to seize it one day – by said, adding it is aimed at reassuring
granting automatic temporary The delegation, led by former force if necessary. She warned of Beijing’s rising regional allies that “the United
protection for up to three years to chairman of the joint chiefs of staff military threat to Taiwan and the States stands firm behind its
people fleeing war in Ukraine, and retired admiral Michael Mullen, “History teaches us that if we region, including “using cognitive commitments”.
including a residence permit and arrived in Taiwan on Tuesday at a turn a blind eye to military warfare tactics and disinformation
access to employment and social time of rising tensions between aggression, we only worsen the to divide Taiwanese society”. “Maintaining peace and stability
welfare. European Union Washington and Beijing over the threat to ourselves,” Tsai told the across the Taiwan Strait is not just a
members (EU) Poland, Romania, self-ruled island as well as the crisis delegation. “Facing threats to the security of US interest but also a global one,” he
Slovakia and Hungary have land the Taiwan Strait and the region, we said. – AFP
borders with Ukraine and 650,000 “The Ukrainian people’s
people have fled there since
Ukraine was invaded by Russia on
Feb 24. Refugees will get
temporary protection as soon as
the proposal is approved by EU
interior ministers. The protective
measure will be granted without
having to go through lengthy
asylum procedures. – Reuters

SPAIN TO SUPPLY
‘MILITARY HARDWARE’

MADRID: Spain will supply
“offensive military hardware” to
Ukraine, Prime Minister Pedro
Sanchez told parliament
yesterday. “I want to announce to
you that Spain will also deliver
offensive military hardware to the
Ukrainian resistance,” he said. Until
now, Spain had said it would send
military support only as part of a
wider package unveiled by the
European Union on Sunday.
Sanchez said Russian President
Vladimir Putin’s decision to invade
Ukraine“is a brutal attempt to stop
the construction of a European
space based on values radically
opposed to the authoritarianism
he represents”. – AFP

7theSUN ON THURSDAY | MARCH 3, 2022

NEWS WITHOUT BORDERS

Floods spread to Sydney BRIEFS MYANMAR JUNTA
PARDONS ACTOR
CANBERRA: Emergency services o Hundreds of thousands at risk, swollen its wettest summer in 30 years.
ordered some Sydney residents to reservoirs and rivers past bursting point Meteorologist Ben Domensino of YANGON: A leading Myanmar
prepare to flee yesterday as heavy actor, singer and model jailed
rainfall barrelled down Australia’s the water was just coming up so fast,” claimed the lives of 13 others in @Weatherzone described the current for supporting protests against
east coast, inundating towns in she told AFP. Queensland and New South Wales. storm system as an “atmospheric the coup has been pardoned
floodwater, killing 13 and putting river” featuring a “long area of and released, his legal team said
hundreds of thousands at risk. She huddled at home as the The focus has now shifted to airborne moisture that is going in one yesterday. Paing Takhon, 25 – a
waters rose through the night before Sydney, Australia’s largest city and direction”. star in Myanmar and Thailand –
A week-long torrential downpour grabbing her sleeping two-year-old home to more than five million. had led rallies and advocated
has swollen rivers and reservoirs past son, cloaking him in a lifejacket and Scientists said climate change is through his massive social
bursting point, causing chaos in an scrambling into the roof space of The Warragamba Dam, which making Australia’s floods, bushfires, media following. He was
area 800km long. their house for safety. supplies 80% of the city’s water, began cyclones and droughts more frequent arrested in April and was jailed
to spill over in the early hours of and more intense. for three years with hard labour
From Brisbane to Sydney, more “We were just lying there, silently, yesterday. in December for spreading
than 30 evacuation warnings are in and the rain was just pouring down. “Despite decades of warnings dissent against the military. In a
place and several dams are I’d never heard such heavy rain in my Several western suburbs are under from scientists about climate change, statement, the junta confirmed
overflowing, with some near Sydney life.” major flood and evacuation Australia is unprepared for the his release, along with actors Lu
under threat of bursting. warnings, and authorities have told supercharged weather that it is now Min, Pyi Ti Oo and Eaindra Kyaw
From outside, neighbours residents across the city to stop all driving, such as the current floods,” Zin, “in order for them to
Terrified residents have sought watched as the house went under “non-essential travel”. said Queensland University of participate in nation-building
refuge on higher ground, in water. Technology environmental expert with their art”. – AFP
make-shift evacuation centres, or by “There are quite a few hundred Hilary Bambrick.
clambering into attics or onto “It was a few hours that I couldn’t thousand people affected by these HK DJ CONVICTED
rooftops, praying for rescue by boat or move. I could barely breathe. I was warnings that we are putting out “Australia is at the forefront of OF SEDITION
helicopter. just taking it one breath at a time.” now,” said State Emergency Services severe climate change. Temperatures
commissioner Carlene York. are rising faster in Australia than the HONG KONG: A radio DJ here
In the hard-hit town of Lismore, Wise and her family were global average, and higher was convicted of seditious
Lucy Wise said the floods came much eventually rescued by boat, but A La Nina weather pattern temperatures mean the atmosphere speech yesterday under a British
quicker and much higher than authorities say the floods have has caused Sydney to experience holds more moisture, meaning colonial-era law that authorities
expected. rainfall events are becoming more have embraced as China
extreme.”– AFP flattens dissent in the city. Tam
“The rain just wouldn’t stop and Tak-chi, 49, is among a growing
number of activists charged
China cracks with sedition, a previously
down on little-used law that prosecutors
human have dusted off in the wake of
trafficking massive protests in 2019. Tam’s
trial was the first since Hong
Kong’s 1997 handover, in which
a sedition defendant fought his
case by pleading not guilty and
went through a full trial. As a
result, Tam’s conviction is a legal
watershed because it sets
precedents for upcoming
sedition prosecutions. – AFP

INTERNET CURBS
BEIJING: Uproar in China this year LOOM IN IRAN
over incidents of women chained or TEHRAN: Iran has jailed a
caged by their husbands has spurred prominent freedom of speech
a nationwide crackdown on the campaigner as parliament
decades-old problem of abduction prepares to adopt legislation
and trafficking of women and that will further severely restrict
children. internet freedom in the country.
Hossein Ronaghi, a journalist
The Ministry of Public Security and rights activist, vanished on
announced the crackdown yesterday Feb 23 and is now on hunger
ahead of Saturday’s opening of an strike in Tehran’s Evin prison, his
annual session of the rubber-stamp brother Hassan wrote on
parliament, at which at least seven Twitter. Hossein had
delegates have expressed interest in vehemently criticised
raising the topic. legislation being discussed in
the Iranian parliament which if
The operation will run until Dec adopted, would effectively cut
31 in a politically sensitive year. A woman staring at policemen Iran off from the global internet,
in defiance as they move in to according to opponents. – AFP
It comes at a time when major clear protesters from parliament
dissatisfaction towards the ruling grounds yesterday. – AFPPIX ‘NUKE DEAL CANNOT
Chinese Communist Party risks BE POSTPONED’
denting President Xi Jinping’s chance New Zealand anti-vaxx protesters torch camp
of winning a precedent-breaking BERLIN: German Chancellor Olaf
third term as leader at a WELLINGTON: New Zealand When it became clear police regrouped and fought running Scholz said yesterday that a
twice-a-decade meeting in autumn. anti-vaccination demonstrators set were winning control of the battles with police on nearby streets new Iran nuclear agreement
alight their own protest camp makeshift tent city that sprang up on into the evening. “cannot be postponed any
The ministry, which oversees the outside parliament yesterday after parliament’s lawns three weeks ago, longer”. “What we would like to
police, said on the Weibo social riot police moved to end their the demonstrators torched it Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern see is that an agreement is
media app that it would run checks weeks-long occupation of the themselves. backed the tough tactics, angrily reached in Vienna,” he told
on women and children lacking legislative precinct. denouncing the violence as a reporters. “Now is the time to
identity details who live on the “This is not over,” one man yelled, “desecration” of parliament’s make a decision,” Scholz said.
streets, suffer mental illness or are Police abandoned their while others chanted “shame on grounds. “This must not be postponed
intellectually or physically disabled. light-touch approach, with you” at advancing officers as a thick any longer and cannot be
hundreds of officers using perspex pall of smoke enveloped the area. “It was an attack on our frontline postponed any longer. Now is
The ministry vowed to “resolutely shields, pepper spray and water jets police, it was an attack on our the time to finally say yes to
eradicate the breeding ground for to force back protesters, who Police deployed an ear-splitting parliament, it was an attack on our something that represents a
abducting and trafficking” women responded by hurling bottles, bricks sonic cannon and high-pressure values, and it was wrong,” she told good and reasonable solution,”
and children, it said in a statement. and paint bombs. water hoses to help disperse the reporters as rioting continued a few he said. The talks are expected
crowd, although a few dozen hundred metres away. – AFP to reach a crunch point in the
The operation was meant to coming days. – AFP
maintain social stability and ensure
the success of the party’s autumn US warns against Hong Kong travel over Covid rules, child separations
meeting, it said.
WASHINGTON: The United States separated from their parents and have been infected in the current More than 280,000 infections
There was widespread public warned citizens against travelling to kept in isolation until they meet local wave. have been recorded in the past two
outcry last month after revelations of Hong Kong yesterday, citing the risk hospital discharge requirements.” months, compared with just 12,000
a woman chained by the neck in the of children being separated from “It remains our policy objective to for the rest of the pandemic – while
eastern province of Jiangsu who had parents as it imposes controversial The Asian financial hub is in the subject all confirmed people to Hong Kong’s death rate is currently
given birth to eight children by the coronavirus isolation policies. grip of its worst coronavirus isolation at places other than their four times that of Singapore.
man she was sold to in 1998. outbreak, registering tens of places of accommodation so as not
The State Department upgraded thousands of new cases each day, to infect others,” Chief Executive Yesterday saw a record official
Just as the furore appeared to be Hong Kong to its highest “Do Not overwhelming hospitals and Carrie Lam wrote in a progress tally of 55,353 cases and 117 deaths,
dying out, with news of the Travel” warning “due to Covid-19 shattering the city’s zero-Covid report this week. the first time the daily fatality rate
investigation of nine people over the related restrictions, including the strategy. has hit three figures.
case, another incident emerged this risk of parents and children being That has deepened anxieties
week in the northwestern province of separated”. China has ordered local officials about family separations in the The real infection rate is believed
Shaanxi. to stamp out the outbreak even as months ahead and the US warning is to be far higher, in part because
“In some cases, children in Hong studies estimate as many as a the first time the risk has been residents are worried about coming
It featured a woman apparently Kong who test positive have been quarter of the city’s residents may specifically cited in a travel advisory. forward. – AFP
held in a cage by a man who said in
live-streamed videos that he would
beat her if she tried to escape.

In online comments, many Chinese
expressed shock and anger that such
abuses could linger in pockets of
modern-day China. – Reuters

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Border reopening: Time
to revisit NRC’s suggestion

I CO-OWN a seafood restaurant in The argument that keeping our I HAVE read reports that cab fares at 10 sen for every 115 metres or Uber in 2014 using private vehicles,
Johor Baru with my business partner. borders close will help insulate us drivers in Johor Baru are 21 seconds. Clearly, the revision was they could easily switch from driving
Since Covid-19 hit our shores in 2020, from imported Covid-19 infections unhappy with low e-hailing fares made without scientific basis. taxis to private cars without having to
business has been badly affected. also does not hold water. and wish to share some of my obtain a taxi permit.
experiences on taxis as a driver, The number of budget taxis on the
The various stages of the Firstly, Covid-19, including the commentator and trainer for Teksi road doubled as a huge number of In fact, many taxi drivers have
movement control order (MCO) to Delta and Omicron variants, are Wanita, Teksi1Malaysia (TEKS1M) taxi permits were granted to both taxi done so, particularly those who were
curb the spread of the virus had a already in the country. The question and drivers of pink colour vans companies and individuals. renting permits from taxi companies
devastating effect on the food and of insulating the country from licensed as hire cars in Pangkor. or individuals.
beverage industry. imported cases does not arise. The market was flooded with taxis,
I drove limousine taxis from 1973 forcing the Land Public Transport Only those that refused or were
It was one thing to have dining-in If international travellers into the to1975, and premier and budget taxis Commission, which became incapable of adapting to e-hailing
banned at different stages of the country are subjected to stringent from 2000 to 2010. operational in 2011, to put a freeze on continue to drive taxis, but spend
MCO. But to make things worse were standard operating procedures, such the issuance of permits. most of their time waiting for
the closed borders, which choked as pre-departure and post-arrival The starting fare for premier taxis passengers that are few and far in
our businesses further. testings, the risk of them transmitting was RM3 with the meter clocking 20 In 2013, I proposed that budget between.
the virus to locals can be mitigated. sen every 200 metres amounting to taxi fares be increased by 44% for
Prior to the pandemic, many RM1 per km, and 20 sen for every 45 distance to RM1.25 per km, and 40% Also, there is nothing to stop taxi
seafood restaurants in Johor Baru Furthermore, the high seconds or up to RM16 in an hour. for time to RM24 per hour. drivers from onboarding many e-
were reliant on tourists, including vaccination rate among Malaysians, hailing apps if they are willing to
those from Singapore. thanks to the aggressive National Then, budget taxi rates were RM2 In 2015, budget taxi fares were accept the same lower fares as paid to
Covid-19 Immunisation Plan rollout starting fare, 66.6 sen per km and raised to RM1.25 per km and RM25 drivers of private vehicles.
Thankfully, the various financial by the Muhyiddin administration, RM8 per hour, which had not been per hour.
aid given by the government has helped to substantially diminish revised for many years. They are free to charge any
between 2020 and last year helped to the risks posed by the virus at the Fares for TEKS1M were raised amount they wish as long as they are
tide us over. macro level. Even for booster shots, In 2007, I proposed that budget higher to a starting fare of RM4, not higher than regulated meter fares.
over 60% of the adult population in taxi fares be increased to RM3 RM1.50 per km and RM30 per hour in
Many more businesses would Malaysia have been innoculated. starting fare, RM1 per km and RM12 greater Kuala Lumpur, and more in Over the past decades, politicians
have gone under if not for assistance per hour. Penang at RM1.75 per km and RM35 from the highest level to those
like wage subsidies and grants for So, given the above scenarios, per hour. standing for elections have waded in
small businesses like mine. why is the government dragging its My letter “Revise taxi fares to some things, giving promises to more
feet on border reopening? benefit all” was published in an Although higher fares for TEKS1M than a thousand taxi drivers gathered
Things are looking up now, English daily on Oct 20, 2007. were justified because of higher costs in a hall or to a small noisy group with
although business is still a far cry There is certainly more for for operating a Proton Exora MPV, it a few claiming to be leaders of
from the heydays, pre-pandemic. Malaysia to gain if international I also proposed that rates for backfired when many passengers obscure taxi associations.
The Vaccinated Travel Lane with travellers are allowed to come in premier taxis be raised to RM4.50 as a shunned using them.
Singapore and eased business freely, subject to them adhering to starting fare, RM1.50 per km and As for taxi drivers in Johor, it is an
restrictions have offered some relief. Covid-19 protocols. It’s not just the RM24 per hour, with rates for Earlier, when their fares were the opportune time to make use of
tourism industry which will gain executive taxis remaining at RM6 same as other budget taxis, many politicians by getting them to
For now, businesses like mine from the reopening of borders. starting fare, RM2 per km and RM36 passengers were afraid their fares publicise that taxis in the state would
and many others, not just in Johor per hour. These would have would be higher. be offering a 50% discount from
but nationwide, wait with bated The whole supply chain, like streamlined the rates for all metered March 2022.
breath for the reopening of transport, food and beverage and taxi fares. Today, seven years later, taxi
international borders, which have retail will benefit. drivers in Johor Baru are A large “50% discount” sticker on
been closed for two years now. I cautioned taxi drivers that they complaining that they are unable to taxi doors would assure the public
Other sectors like education and must realise that high fares do not compete with e-hailing services that the offer is genuine.
I was very excited when National MICE (meetings, incentives, necessarily translate into higher because passengers would have to
Recovery Council (NRC) chairman conferencing and exhibitions) will income. pay twice as much for using taxi During polling day on March 12,
Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin proposed also flourish, bringing about a services, according to Taman Desa these taxis could be chartered by
to the government that the borders multiplier economic effect to the A huge increase in fares (up to Jaya United Taxi Club secretary political parties to ferry voters.
be re-opened in March this year. To country, which craves for the good 600% as demanded by some taxi Ismail Mohammad.
us, that was a bold and forward- old days when cash registers were associations) will attract many people Apart from paying drivers a fair
looking proposition. ringing in much more frequently. to drive taxis but the benefit would go Instead of continuing to bring up rate for their taxi service, promising
to taxi companies, not the drivers. issues with the state government, them a bonus for winning could bring
But imagine our disappointment This is why I feel that the Johor Public Transport Corporation, in a few extra votes that may prove
when the government rejected the government should revisit the The consequence will be many Land Transport Public Transport crucial in closely contested seats.
proposal. Furthermore, businesses proposal by Muhyiddin to reopen empty taxis on the road, as drivers Agency and the Transport Ministry,
are still in the dark over when borders our international borders earlier will find that high fares will result in their dilemma could easily be YS Chan is Asean Tourism Master
will finally reopen. instead of dilly-dallying about it at the fewer passengers and stiff resolved if affected taxi drivers take Trainer for travel agencies, master
expense of the business community, competition. ownership of their own livelihood. trainer for Mesra Malaysia and Travel
The business community detests which has suffered enough from & Tours Enhancement Course. He is
uncertainties as we often need to lockdowns and Covid-19 restrictions In 2009, the Commercial Vehicle If they have been losing out to e- also a tourism and transport industry
plan our resources ahead. over the past two years. Licensing Board increased budget hailing, which became popular after consultant and writer. Comments:
taxi fares to RM0.87 per km and the MyTeksi app was launched in
I see no reason why the The business community has RM17.14 per hour by pegging meter 2012 offering services using taxis, and [email protected]
government is dragging its feet on only one message: open the borders
border reopening. now.

Two years is a long enough wait, Loh Kah Hwa
considering tourism is one of the key Johor Baru
contributors to our GDP before the
coronavirus wreaked havoc on the
global economy.

9thethSeuSnUONNOWNETDHNUERSDSADYAY| | MARCH 3, 2022

NEWS WITHOUT SBPOERADKERUSP

RUKUN NEGARA: THE PRINCIPLES THE OBJECTIVES

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

THE SUPREMACY OF THE RULE COURTESY AND TO ensure a liberal approach to her rich TO build a progressive society which shall be
THE CONSTITUTION OF LAW MORALITY and diverse cultural traditions oriented to modern science and technology

Speaking in English is also important
THOUGH Bahasa Malaysia may
offer a pride of political oneness, marketing. It is important and convincing these officers are, when have the relevant textbooks, we
we cannot ignore the fact that English has continued unofficially and for our they represent us on an international researched in English and tried hard to
English is the language of global representatives platform. translate the terminologies that did not
mobility and opportunity. has singularly moulded and bound us to deliver clear, exist.
globally. assertive and At the very least, it would be
Learning other languages comes with meaningful impossible to meaningfully participate, The quality of our answers in
enriched experiences of thinking about Local politicians cannot defy the messages in debate or negotiate if attendees have a examinations were compromised in the
the same issues in different ways. importance of English by using sensitive high-level poor grasp of the English language. process.
pressure points of nationalism and the international
The limits of our language hinder our preservation of our authenticities. discussions, While algorithms or artificial Being able to communicate in a
world of learning and gaining which are intelligence may offer basic translations, second language, especially one that is
experiences. Even within our nation, there is an usually nothing can express the commitment of a the world’s lingua franca, does not mean
obvious election battle between old presented in speaker who is passionate about his that the individual is any less patriotic.
A Turkish proverb narrates this simply, archaic ideas and young liberal youths, English subject matter.
“One who speaks only one language is who promise to govern the people Malaysia prides itself on being a
one person, but one who speaks two without prejudices. Government officers cannot be carting multicultural and multilingual country,
languages is two people.” along an entourage of translators who something not all countries can attest to.
The youths are slamming archaic may not understand the topic.
With nearly two billion people of the notions like “one language, one nation” We have lived side by side with this
world population speaking English, we and are immersed in a progressive The essence of communication and complacency, while being emancipated
cannot ignore the valuation of English as borderless world concept. the content could be devalued in the by our ethnic and cultural differences.
an international language of trade, process.
medicine, engineering and academic The incumbents cannot afford to use Most Malaysians are capable of
institutions. instruments of control based on linguistic It is important for our representatives speaking more than one language.
superiority. to deliver clear, assertive and meaningful
Last Saturday, Prime Minister Datuk messages in high-level international Our various mother tongues have
Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said that Instead of compelling the usage of discussions, which are usually presented evolved and vernacularised as a
government officials speaking at Bahasa Malaysia, the government should in English. Malaysian language – a mix of Malay,
conferences and other engagements ensure that our civil servants are Chinese and Tamil.
abroad must use Bahasa Malaysia. multilingual, with particular emphasis on Even in our local press conferences we
a high level of proficiency in English, have heard speakers fumbling while Language is not only a means of
“If the host country representatives Mandarin, French and Japanese. looking for the right words and communication. It is a medium through
speak in their national language, then we mispronouncing them while reading which we define ourselves.
should respond in Bahasa Malaysia and Presently, there is a need for better written documents.
Google can translate to relevant criteria to recognise, select and qualify It cannot be used to establish a power
languages,” he remarked. officers who have world class qualities to We respect the use of Bahasa Malaysia hierarchy based on linguistic superiority.
represent Malaysia. We cannot work as our national official language. Within
Right now, we cannot afford to hoist around our inadequacies. our nation every one of us converses in The political elite who make these
our Bahasa Malaysia flag at a time when Bahasa. language decisions send their children to
our major trading nations like the US, We cannot pretend we are the best international English medium schools.
Canada, England, South Africa, Australia and degenerate in our cocoons while our Even foreign unskilled workers have
and New Zealand use English for neighbouring countries are faring far mastered it within a short period of time. Meanwhile, it is the poor monolingual
business negotiations, transactions and better than us. child who has been pushed into darkness
Our communication in the service as English becomes the language of
The crux of the issue is not only the industry is mostly in Bahasa Malaysia. privilege and exclusion.
language but how immaculate, factual
In local universities, when we did not Comments: [email protected]

Game of perceived realities in the Ukraine conflict

COMMENT He is further emboldened by the perceived making Russia a pariah state as a result of this impenetrable priority.
by Collins ChongYew Keat American weakness and decline, underscored by action. The current negotiations are deemed as
the disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan and
THE stark old realities of international the weakness of Biden in coming up with solid Not all goes according to Putin’s plan however, doomed to fail, with the reluctance of the West in
political manoeuvring and gameplay are deterrence measures. with the slower than anticipated onslaught and getting entangled further other than superficial
on full display in the Ukrainian high inroads gained after almost a week of invasion moves in increasing the volume of direct military
intensity conflict. Quarters have also highlighted the revival of laying bare the weak and poorly coordinated support, void of a full intervention.
This fallout signals the official return to state- American strength under Trump where his peace offensive capacities and capabilities of Moscow
led traditional threats with the interests of state through strength mantra has been flagged as the in a full-scale high intensity operation. Putin certainly realises this and has all these
superseding all other considerations. forceful deterrence against furthering Putin’s planned out in advance, with his readiness to
intentions. The most recent involvement of the Russians absorb the short and medium-term damage, and
Russian President Vladimir Putin has long in similar war settings was the Syrian debacle impact on Moscow’s international legitimacy and
been earmarked as the aggressor and symbolic The timing now is apt, with years of strategic almost a decade ago, being confined largely to air soft power standing.
face of the autocratic front and assertive nature of patience since the Crimean annexation and in power projection and the utilisation of special
global politics, in the same league as China analysing the reactions and policies of the West forces unlike the massive logistical and He knows he can still count on his bankable
President Xi Jinping and others, with the nucleus and US in the aftermath of the Minsk Agreement sustaining planning needed for the Ukraine allies, although they are not officially in tandem
of global politics once again being shaped by the whether the continuous eastward push by Nato invasion. and in agreement with his war against Kyiv,
return to state competition for power and and the arming of Ukraine will be continued. knowing well that his grip on their economic and
purpose. Ukraine, being the second largest state in security lifelines has not been stronger.
Not only does it not abate, the moves against Europe, certainly defies expectations of the
The US and West have been singled out as the Moscow were seen as gaining further intensity Kremlin in putting up higher resistance in the Although he will eventually win the stakes at
prime instigators in this conflict, goading the and momentum, with the push for Nato early days and in forcing Putin to up the ante, and play in Kyiv with his forces’ eventual takeover, the
Kremlin to the all-out affront and upping the ante membership and the hidden hands in the getting the cards and the chips in the negotiations domino fall-out will not be in his realm of
in securing hidden interests and purposes. internal politics of Kyiv in entrapping Ukraine with Kyiv with his recent call to bolster his nuclear calculations and he will soon face the same
under Western control justify urgent moves by force readiness. dilemma the Americans faced in Iraq and
In navigating through the different debates the Kremlin, further supported by other external Afghanistan in winning the hearts and minds of
and perspectives on the justifications for both parameters. This also sends a message to the US and West the locals and capturing the staying power and
sides in their actions in Ukraine, the one thing that Moscow will not bow to the hypocritical and relevance in securing the long-term interests in
that never changes is the drive of states in Rapid measures need to be taken now to assertive push by the US and in reminding them the targeted state.
securing their own interests and purposes, with prevent the swift fall of Kyiv to Western spheres that for all the focus on China’s ascension for the
future assurances of the protection of these core and in sensing that the openings and returns still past decades, Russia remains the ever capable For Ukraine, it is easier said than done that the
interests at stake. outweigh the fallout and risks of unpredictable and dominant leader of the resistant front to people will fully accept the push to be engulfed in
responses. Western dominance. either Moscow’s or Washington’s or Brussel’s
Putin has been playing a long and calculated sphere of dominance and influence, whether
strategic plan in reviving and securing these The depth of energy dependency on Moscow, Lagging in global solidarity and Western unity through the installation of a puppet regime or a
interests, deemed by himself as non-negotiable. especially by Europe and the US, has not been in their response to Kremlin in the early days, downright annexation.
any more significant, so is the rest of the other now the momentum has slightly shifted to the
Timing and window of opportunities remain global players both in energy and critical defence West in the effectiveness and intensity of their The game might still largely be determined by
one of the prime strategic chessboard support. punitive measures, with even Switzerland the volume of missiles and mortars fired and the
manoeuvrings. broking conventional policy of neutrality and number of tanks in action, but the eventual long-
Putin realises that any tit for tat measures joining the ranks in exerting sanctions, joining term stability and trust will only be won by a clear
In the decisive path leading towards the full against Moscow will be confined to selective further stronger and targeted sanctions and and open communication of purpose and
steam incursion, various parameters will need to sanctions at most, with the West not being able to isolations imposed in various spectrums sanctity of values and reasons, with respect and
be assessed by Putin and his elite advisers. tolerate the high risks and chain impact on their imaginable. adherence to basic established norms and ethics.
internal economic damage with the already
Previous moves in Georgia and Crimea were escalating inflationary squeeze. The fear of further military escalation and For in lacking these fundamental foundation
executed where the US presidencies in those rapid deterioration of risks prevented more traits for the future, it risks becoming another
periods were deemed incapable of mounting a Additional confidence settings include severe punishment measures that target the full Chechnya or a deja-vu return to the nerve-
serious enough response that could upset the perceived resilient internal capacity with high embargo on the energy sector and full sanctions wracking high-risk stakes of the Cuban Missile
balance of reward and returns. international reserves and the subsequent free on Russian financial architecture, as well as the Crisis that could threaten irreversible damage.
flow of energy export with higher prices in reluctance to go all out in defending Ukraine.
This latest saga is not entirely reckless in funding military operations. The slim hope for de-escalation still persists,
nature by Putin, having seized the right The hard reality reflects the scenario of the albeit only possible with greater willingness to
opportune moment where he sees the cracks in Hopes are pinned on big powers, that hugely play-out of geopolitical considerations, where shed some conventional pride and norms and in
Nato and the disunity of the Western front in depend on Moscow’s military and security sovereignty, national interests and territorial increasing readiness to shoulder higher
responding decisively and effectively. support, to not be swayed by Western-led integrity with domestic considerations responsibilities and sacrifices.
international condemnation, isolation and spanning out to the future remaining the
sanctions to avoid total global solidarity in Comments: [email protected]

10 theSUN ON THURSDAY | MARCH 3, 2022

Rehda: Review proposed LEGALLY SPEAKING
Residential Tenancies Act
Developers vs home
o Developers group says measures could hurt rental market “There is no one-size-fits-all scenario for buyers: Tipping
as not all tenants and landlords have same needs,capabilities tenancy arrangements. In some cases, the scales for LAD
collecting only two months’ deposit will
PETALING JAYA: The Real Estate and unexpired term rent. leave the landlord exposed to losses due to LIQUIDATED ascertained damages (LAD) are the
Housing Developers’ Association Malaysia “We strongly oppose the government’s the lengthy process of collecting rental, bane of housing developers for late delivery of vacant
(Rehda) has objected to the Residential calling a breach and the legal process possession. A home buyer’s right to claim LAD is
Tenancies Act (RTA) proposed by the intervention in what should have been a involved in evicting a defaulting tenant, all of rooted in the standard form sales and purchase
Housing and Local Government Ministry private agreement between two parties. which can take up to three months at the agreement (SPA) provided by the Housing
(KPKT) on the ground of several points in However, there may be situations where the very least,“ he said. Development (Control and Licensing) Regulations
the proposed act that could be detrimental tenant is at a disadvantage compared to the 1989 (HDR).
to the industry, according to Rehda acting landlord, thus requiring a higher level of Also, Rehda strongly disagrees with any
president Datuk NK Tong. protection; for instance, if the tenant is from form of rent control including the proposed In the high-risk construction industry, delays in the
the B40 group, thus the landlord and the restriction to limit the number of rent delivery of vacant possession are sometimes beyond
He said Rehda recognised the intention tenant are not on equal footing. increases and to limit the quantum of rent the control of the developers. In such instances, the
behind the proposed RTA, which among increases. recent Court of Appeal (COA) decision in Bludream
others aim to facilitate some issues that arise “Rehda proposes that the RTA should City Development Sdn Bhd v Kong Thye & 184 others
in the market. However, such an act should only apply to residential tenancies where the “All rental levels and renewals should recognised that although the Controller of Housing
take into account that not all tenants and monthly rent is below RM750 a month, only be driven by market forces. As there may not grant an extension of time (EOT), a developer
landlords have the same needs and which according to the data provided in the may be different requirements and may nevertheless apply for such an EOT from the
capabilities, and require different levels of Regulatory Impact Statement, is considered demands on the property from tenants, it is Minister of Housing and Local Government.
protection particularly tenants from the B40 the cut-off point for classification as falling only fair to leave the rental rate to be
group. within the low and low-middle monthly rent determined between the landlord and the This landmark decision addresses two important
range,“ he said. tenant. Further, capping rent control will questions:
“The proposal for the establishment of an only retard property investment and 1. From whom should a developer apply for EOT?
RTA tribunal which may provide much more He said security deposit placement ultimately negatively impact economic In Bludream, there were two EOTs granted to the
affordable and quicker access to justice for would open up the possibility of delays such growth. developer for completion of the construction works:
all involved parties, although laudable, the as refunds and claims for damages due to 0 a first EOT of six months was granted by the
process of handing down judgements the additional layers of bureaucracy. “The proposal to disallow landlord to controller, extending the contractual period for
should be shortened to seven days instead of claim the rent of unexpired term in the event delivery of vacant possession from 36 months to 42
the proposed 60 days. “Additionally, KPKT’s intention to utilise of breach by the tenant is unjust. A months from the date of the SPA; and
the interest earned from the deposits to fund defaulting tenant should not be given 0 a second EOT of 17 months was granted by the
“We also support the creation of a the administration of the RTA including to protection since the landlord is the one who minister, extending the contractual period for delivery
residential tenancy agreement template but defray the costs of managing the proposed will suffer when a tenant is in breach,“ he of vacant possession from 42 months to 59 months.
we hope that the template will still allow Tenant Landlord Database is misguided, as said.
room for amendments should both landlord the cost should only be defrayed from taxes The decision in Bludream primarily concerned
and tenant be agreeable,” he said in a collected through the nation’s taxation He said should it come into fruition, the the second EOT. The COA upheld the validity of the
statement. system. Interest earned on the deposits act must help to ease the process for any second EOT on the basis that the minister is
should rightly remain the property of the disputes that occur instead of adding empowered under Section 24(2)(e) of the Housing
Among the main concerns highlighted depositor,“ he said. lengthy procedures and making it more Development (Control and Licensing) Act 1966
by the association include that the RTA difficult for any resolutions to be achieved. (HDA) to “regulate and prohibit the terms of any
should only be applicable in specific He said the draft RTA proposed to set the contract” between developers and purchasers.
circumstances; security deposit amount of security deposit to two months’ Rehda supports the government’s
placement with a government agency; the rent and one month’s rent for utility deposit. initiative to protect tenants and believes that Further, in line with the earlier decision of the
amount of security and utility deposits existing legislations are protective enough. Federal Court in Ang Ming Lee & Ors v Menteri
payable by the tenant; rent control; and “Rehda views that the number of The ultimate goal should be to make any Kesejahteraan Bandar, Perumahan dan Kerajaan
prohibiting the landlord from claiming deposits to be collected should be left to new legislation effective for the rakyat. Tempatan & other appeals [2020] 1 MLJ 281, the COA
market forces and agreement between observed that the controller, who is appointed by the
landlord and tenant. By layering unnecessary complexity, the minister under Section 4 of the HDA, does not have
unintended consequence is that rents may the power to grant such an EOT. The COA rationalised
trend upwards as landlords factor in any that in contrast to Sections 4(3) and 4(4) of the HDA
additional burden that they have to take on. which allow the controller to delegate his power, the
absence of such provision in Section 24 of the HDA
MIEA partners OMG Free Reno to offer home renovation scheme meant that the Parliament did not intend to allow the
minister to delegate his power to regulate.
PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Institute of MIEA and OMG Free Reno officials giving the thumbs up at the signing ceremony.
Estate Agents (MIEA) has signed a With regard to the first EOT, the COA did not rule
memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Bhd, Propnex Realty Sdn Bhd, ESP fork out a large sum of capital. By subscribing on its validity as it was not challenged by the
OMG Free Reno, an online-based Properties Sdn Bhd and Richland Properties to OMG, they only pay as low as RM499 per purchasers and in any event, it had been subsumed
subscription platform for renovation, to will participate in this programme. month over a tenure of four years to receive a by the second EOT, where the COA indicated that the
collaborate on a property renovation fully made over home. This enhances their minister could regularise an EOT granted by the
programme for home owners. OMG has taken the steps to assisting cash flow and financial strength in the long controller by virtue of regulation 12 of the HDR.
property owners by offering a smart financial run as each incremental renovation 2. What does the developer have to show to be granted
MIEA president Chan Ai Cheng said the solution – a subscription-based model to increases the salability of the home to both an EOT?
rental market is growing fast and the demand make property renovation affordable for prospective renters and buyers. In Bludream, the developer was prevented from
for rental properties has also risen since everyone. Its app-based platform brings continuing its work for 17 months due to a stop work
post-MCO. The residential real estate sector “renolution” to the table – a synergy of “The consumers need only to subscribe order issued by the Public Works Department due to
contributes 60% of the total real estate renovation techniques and innovative for the furniture package. The investment subsidence and cracks in a nearby school. The stop
transaction in the country every year. revolution. ranges across four years from RM23,952 to work order was later uplifted after investigations
RM28,752. In an era where everyone is busy, revealed that the defects in the school structure were
“Furthermore, the greatest number of real “Through the OMG platform, we are able OMG will complete the renovation within a not attributable to the developer.
estate negotiators are focusing in this sector to provide our subscribers with financial week with least disruption to anyone,“ said
and it is only logical for them to add value to ability and flexibility for their property OMG CEO Leroy Lee. The argument put forward by the purchasers was
their clients by sharing this idea with them. enhancements. Our subscribers need not that they should be entitled to claim LAD as the delay
This programme will also help improve occurred through no fault of theirs.
rental income and help improve quality
living for the occupants and will go a long However, the COA considered that the minister – in
way to help boost the local furniture sector,“ arriving at his decision to grant the second EOT – acted
she said in a statement. fairly in doing so as essentially:
0 the developer was not to blame for the issuance of
How can this programme help property the stop work order;
owners? First, many old investment 0 the purchasers were exempted from bearing
condominium units need refurbishment to interest on their housing loans during the EOT period
attract new tenants, secondly new under the developer’s Interest-Free Bearing Scheme;
condominiums which have received the and
CCC needs to be renovated as a livable home 0 the decision of the minister ultimately safeguarded
and owner-occupied units needs to be the interests of the purchasers, and was consistent
upgraded to improve the quality of living with the objectives of the HDA. Without the second
through good use of space and furnishing to EOT, the costs of continuing and completing the
meet modern needs. In the case of project would escalate and it would be detrimental to
refurbishing rundown buildings, the clients all concerned if, as a result, the project was
will get higher rental returns. This will help abandoned.
agents to look for better tenants who
demand better furnished units. Here, the COA allowed the appeal by the developer
and agreed with the decision of the minister to grant
To kick start this collaboration, eight real the second EOT as the COA was satisfied that “this is
estate firms namely CBD Properties Sdn not a case where the developer is trying to take
Bhd, Esprit Estate Agent Sdn Bhd, SK advantage of the purchasers”.
Brothers Realty (M) Sdn Bhd, Homefield
Real Estate Sdn Bhd, Cornerstone XState Sdn This article is contributed by Soh Lip Shan of
Christopher & Lee Ong.

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100.0 3689.9 3689.9 0 1.66 34.23 417.79 4.64 451.69 30.65 4.34 20.20
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Source: Bursa Malaysia 3,244.40 22,343.92 7,116.70

KL MARKET SUMMARY EPF eyes pre-IPO space for
March 2, 2022

INDICES 11,372.47 CHANGE +1.62 investment opportunities
FBMEMAS
FBMKLCI 1,598.10 +1.66
CONSUMER PRODUCTS 581.47 -0.63
INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS 212.36 +2.54
CONSTRUCTION 153.28 +0.71
FINANCIAL SERVICES 16,353.57 -95.11
ENERGY 751.79 +2.76
TELECOMMUNICATIONS 625.25 -2.20 █ BY AMIR IMRAN HUSAIN SAFRI o Fund’s CEO cites funding gap between the time a
HEALTH CARE 2,113.41 -14.73 [email protected] company moves from venture capital market
TRANSPORTATION 835.63 -4.46 PETALING JAYA: The Employees Provident stage and enters the pre-initial public offering stage
PROPERTY 718.20 -3.73 Fund (EPF) aims to venture into the private
PLANTATION 8,610.04 +286.22 equity space in 2022, albeit in a slightly
FBMSHA 12,140.57 +49.08 different form, according to its CEO, Datuk
FBMACE 5,753.89 -118.46 Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
TECHNOLOGY 75.79 -1.61
He said there is not enough stimulus savings reported for 2020, as well as the “If there were no withdrawal schemes
TURNOVER VALUE going into Bursa Malaysia as there seems to 5.45% and 5.0% for the pre-pandemic year there’s a likelihood we’d stayed a bit longer
3.229 BIL RM3.688 BIL be an “investment trap” – a funding gap of 2019, respectively. in the international market and had the
between the time a company moves from potential to ride the market as it crested.
5 MOST ACTIVES the venture capital market and enters the Amir Hamzah attributed the strong
March 2, 2022 pre-initial public offering (IPO) stage. This results to the continued market recovery in “Now the schemes have ended we’ll
gap, he added, presents investment 2021, particularly in the developed markets, continue to go back and invest both
STOCK VOL CLSG (sen) +/– (sen) opportunities. which contributed to its listed equity domestically and internationally, continue
SMTRACK 130,799,900 22.0 -0.5 portfolios, providing opportunities for it to to design a portfolio that will give risk
HIBISCS 98,826,600 122.0 UNCH “Towards the later stage of the pre-IPO, realise profits. reward returns that our normal Strategic
ARMADA 78,640,800 46.5 UNCH EPF can play a role as we can manage the Asset Allocation will give us,” he said.
CIMB 66,917,400 503.0 -26.0 risk element and get fairly good returns for “Equities, particularly foreign-listed
FITTERS 63,270,900 20.5 -3.5 our members and in that process we can equities, which recorded a return on When asked about his projections for
also help generate the engine that feeds into investment (ROI) of 10.44%, continued to 2022, Amir Hamzah stated that it is too early
5 TOP GAINERS Bursa,” Amir Hamzah told the media during be the driver of returns,“ he said. to tell, but assured contributors that the
March 2, 2022 the pension fund’s 2021 financial year fund does not have any direct exposure to
(FY’21) results briefing yesterday. This year, he added, the fund will be any interest in Ukraine or Russia, hence
STOCK VOL CLSG (RM) +/– RM increasing its investments in various there are no material impact from the
KLK 10,497,000 27.40 1.36 For this endeavour, he disclosed, EPF domestic asset classes. conflict.
NESTLE 136.30 0.80 has allocated RM1 billion and will be
BKAWAN 44,500 27.18 0.72 working with specific funds to promote and “EPF believes that the reopening of “When the Ukraine-Russia situation
F&N 138,800 22.98 0.36 look into opportunities in that particular economies and businesses, as well as occurred, the market gyrated a little bit and
PMBTECH-WA 137,300 15.58 0.32 stage. various initiatives under the National it has since recovered to where it was, save
14,000 Economic Recovery Plan, would provide for oil prices. The key for us is to understand
Amir Hamzah said the move will also fertile ground for the EPF to increase its what is the long-term ramification of that
5 TOP LOSERS stem the shifting of companies to outside investment efficiencies and leverage on the and make sure we have the agility in our
March 2, 2022 Malaysian waters. opportunities that a recovery brings,“ Amir portfolio to address that.”
Hamzah said.
STOCK VOL CLSG (RM) +/– RM “Nonetheless, EPF needs to deliver its Amir Hamzah pointed out that EPF can
MPI 430,400 34.36 0.86 core mandate and in that mandate it will Due to the complications from the make money whether the market moves up
HLCAP 2,468,800 6.55 0.35 not take abnormal risks and the Covid-19 pandemic, the fund received a or down, depending on its volatility play, as
HEIM 30,600 21.88 0.32 investments we’ll do have to fit our risk mandate to allow early withdrawals for its it has a long-term investment horizon. For
D&O 3,598,400 4.42 0.30 investments tolerance levels.” members via i-Lestari, i-Sinar and i-Citra example, when the market goes down, it can
PETDAG 607,900 20.12 0.28 that collectively saw RM100.9 billion take the opportunity to buy good long-term
For 2021, the retirement savings fund withdrawn from EPF between April 2020 assets at the favourable prevailing price.
has declared a 6.10% dividend for and February 2022.
conventional savings which translates into a By asset class, he disclosed, EPF’s fixed
total payout of RM50.45 billion and syariah The CEO said it had to manage liquidity income instruments account for 45% of
savings receive a 5.65% dividend, due to the withdrawals and the best way to investments, followed by equities at 44%,
amounting to RM6.27 billion. The latest manage this was by repatriating its real estate & infrastructure is at 6% and
dividends surpass the 5.2% and 4.9% investments in the international market as money market instruments make up the
payouts for conventional and syariah EPF has a diverse portfolio and won’t rattle remaining 5%.
the market.

EXCHANGE RATES MARCH 2, 2022 Bursa’s programme to catalyse performance,
growth of listed companies: Tengku Zafrul
Foreign currency Bank sell Bank buy Bank buy
KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia’s Public- Tengku Zafrul (left) receiving a memento the digital guidebooks. “Thus, I encourage
1 US DOLLAR TT/OD TT OD Listed Companies (PLC) Transformation from Bursa Malaysia CEO Datuk Muhamad the wider SME community to take full
1 AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR 4.2565 4.1315 4.1215 Programme is expected to catalyse the Umar Swift at the launch.– BERNAMAPIX advantage of the programme and resources
1 BRUNEI DOLLAR 3.1090 2.9860 2.9700 performance and growth of PLC and available.”
1 CANADIAN DOLLAR 3.1350 3.0430 3.0350 companies within their ecosystem. “It is now more important than ever to
1 EURO 3.3400 3.2510 3.2390 empower PLC to enhance their market Bursa Malaysia chairman Tan Sri Abdul
1 NEWZEALAND DOLLAR 4.7440 4.5910 4.5710 It is also expected to align them with the competitiveness, so they can help grow and Wahid Omar said PLC must undergo some
1 SINGAPORE DOLLAR 2.8920 2.7860 2.7700 latest global trends, investor demands and sustain investors’ interest in our capital transformation and improve their
1 STERLING POUND 3.1350 3.0430 3.0350 stakeholder expectations, said Finance market,” he said while officiating the launch performance if investor interest were to be
1 SWISS FRANC 5.6810 5.5030 5.4830 Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku of the programme here yesterday. revived and sustained over a long period.
100 UAE DIRHAM 4.6200 4.5120 4.4970 Abdul Aziz.
100 BANGLADESHTAKA 117.2600 111.2000 111.0000 He noted that small and medium He said shareholders, including
100 CHINESE RENMINBI 5.0500 4.7200 4.5200 Anchored on five digital guidebooks, the enterprises (SME) could also benefit from institutional investors and even retail
100 HONGKONG DOLLAR 67.5000 64.8000 PLC Transformation Programme will investors, have arrived at a point where they
100 INDIAN RUPEE 55.0500 52.3200 N/A nurture purpose and performance-driven are demanding more from the board of
100 INDONESIAN RUPIAH 5.7100 5.3600 52.1200 PLC, cultivate a greater sense of directors and management of PLC they
100 JAPANESE YEN 0.0307 0.0278 5.1600 transparency, embed sustainability invest in.
100 NEWTAIWAN DOLLAR 3.7090 3.5940 0.0228 practices, and enhance stakeholder
100 PAKISTAN RUPEE 16.3000 3.5840 management and investor relations. “These realities were part of the call-to-
100 PHILIPPINE PESO 2.4400 N/A action arising from the corporate reform
100 QATAR RIYAL 8.4200 2.2800 N/A It will also encourage digital adoption, as workshop hosted by Bursa Malaysia and the
100 SAUDI RIYAL 118.2300 7.9300 2.0800 well as drive robust talent development to Economic Action Council Secretariat back
100THAI BAHT 114.7300 112.2300 7.7300 strengthen nation-building, he said. in September 2020, and that led to the idea
13.6000 108.9200 112.0300 of kicking off a PLC Transformation
12.0700 108.7200 “Ultimately, the programme will Programme to spur growth among PLCs” he
11.6700 enhance the corporate performance of said this virtually in his welcoming remarks
Malaysia’s PLC, thereby creating a more at the physical launch of the programme. –
Source: Malayan Banking Berhad/Bernama attractive marketplace for domestic and Bernama
foreign investors alike.

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Khazanah’s 2021 NAV rises to BRIEFS TCS AWARDED RM255M
RM86b, RM2b payout to govt CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

o Sovereign wealth fund also equity investments in the US and Europe, as well The restructuring of PETALING JAYA: Building and
deployed RM8.7b in new as strong performance of its new, still-in-progress Malaysia Aviation infrastructure construction
investments last year, large public equities developed market deployment Group will ready the services provider TCS Group
portion focused on Malaysia programmes. airline for operations Holdings Bhd wholly owned
once air travel recover. subsidiary TCS Construction Sdn
KUALA LUMPUR: Khazanah Nasional Bhd has “The performance is in line with long-term Khanazah has also Bhd has secured a RM255
continued to grow and safeguard its assets on expectations. This has positioned Khazanah to be maintained support million contract from Remedy
behalf of the nation, with the net asset value on track to meet our long-term five-year rolling for its resorts and Power Sdn Bhd for the
(NAV) increasing to RM86 billion in 2021 from target of Consumer Price Index of 3%,” it said. hotels, as well as foundation and main building
RM79 billion in 2020, and recorded a Iskandar Malaysia works for one office block with
compounded annual growth rate of 5.8% since On its strategic fund, Khazanah said it through capital commercial space, podium and
2004. recorded a NAV TWRR of -11.4% in 2021, affected injections in 2021. - basement carparks, lobby and
by Khazanah’s investments that were sensitive to BERNAMAPIX amenity floors. TCS managing
The sovereign wealth fund said it also the pandemic, namely in the aviation and attractions resorts and hotels, as well as Iskandar director Datuk Tee Chai Seng
deployed RM8.7 billion in new investments in tourism sectors. Malaysia through capital injections in 2021. said the contract brings its
2021, with a significant portion invested in On Yayasan Hasanah, Khazanah said in 2021, outstanding order book to
Malaysia (41.7% or RM3.6 billion) and raised “Despite the challenging conditions, the foundation managed RM554 million and RM1.85 billion, giving it healthy
RM4.8 billion from monetisation of assets in its Khazanah achieved several significant assisted 1.5 million people through Covid-19 earnings visibility for the next
portfolio. milestones, including the timely completion of relief efforts and various other programmes; three years. The contract has a
Malaysia Aviation Group’s (MAGB) restructuring Khazanah Research Institute released 30 duration of 30 months and will
However, it said profit from operations fell to exercise, which saw the reduction of RM15 billion publications, and Taman Tugu Malaysia’s commence in April 2022 with
RM670 million in 2021 from RM2.9 billion in in liabilities. visitorship increased 30% in 2021 despite the expected completion slated in
2020, mainly due to continuing financial park being closed for 19 weeks. September 2024.
assistance extended to Khazanah’s airlines and “This restructuring effort enables MAGB to be Moving forward, Khazanah said it had set out
tourism companies which were still weathering more financially resilient and readies the airline four strategic imperatives, namely “Advancing OPENSYS ROLLS OUT
headwinds from Covid-19 pandemic. operations for the anticipated recovery in air Malaysia”, “Building on our Financial Strength”, CASH-IN-TRANSIT
travel,” it said, adding that it maintained support “Creating a Sustainable Future”, and “Developing SOLUTION FOR TNB
“Profit was also impacted by lower fair value for its developmental assets, such as themed a Winning Team” to deliver sustainable value for
gains and lower dividend income from investee Malaysians, with new growth sectors to be PETALING JAYA: OpenSys (M)
companies on the back of subdued 2020 catalysed via Dana Impak allocation of RM6 Bhd has rolled out its Smart Cash-
earnings,” it said in a statement in conjunction billion over the next five years. In-Transit (CIT) secure logistics
with its annual media briefing yesterday. Managing director Datuk Amirul Feisal Wan and cash management solution
Zahir said despite a challenging backdrop of for its first major customer
Khazanah declared a dividend of RM2 billion movement restrictions and reduced economic Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB).
to the government for 2021. activity globally, Khazanah managed to create OpenSys targets to complete the
value, generate strong investment returns, and rollout of the solution across all
Meanwhile, Khazanah said its operating grow its NAV by RM7 billion last year. – Bernama 114 TNB retail outlets nationwide
expenses were reduced to RM420 million from in the first quarter of 2022. The
RM490 million in 2020, while debt increased brainchild of the group’s
marginally to RM48 billion from RM43 billion in subsidiary OpenSys Technologies
the previous year. Sdn Bhd, the Smart CIT solution
incorporates management
“The realisable asset value over debt ratio information, analytics-based
remained healthy at 2.8 times,” it said. engine engine as well as the
deployment of ink-staining
In terms of its portfolio performance, technology together. Apart from
Khazanah said its commercial fund achieved Smart CIT, TNB has also renewed
NAV time-weighted rate of return (TWRR) of 19% the bill payments services via
in 2021, equating to a three-year rolling return of kiosk for a three year period, from
7%. OpenSys translating to an end-
to-end total outsourcing services
It said the positive performance was mainly provider from kiosk to collection
attributable to the recovery of the listed portfolio service management. The total
in Malaysia after three years of value of these two services
underperformance, monetisation of private amounts to RM43 million.

Malaysian sovereign wealth fund has no MARGMA: RM3.6B IS
direct exposure to Russian bonds or equities ESTIMATED LOSS IN
POTENTIAL REVENUE
The conflict, which resulted in sanctions imposed on Russia, impacted commodity prices including KUALA LUMPUR: The implications of the
higher crude oil prices which dented other areas such as inflation and the economy. - AFPPIX Ukraine-Russia conflict would go beyond local PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian
incidents as it has resulted in soaring commodity Rubber Gloves Manufacturers
prices amid sanctions imposed on Russia, said Association (Margma) yesterday
Khazanah Nasional Bhd yesterday. clarified that the sum of RM3.6
billion in media reports is an
Managing director Datuk Amirul Feisal Wan estimated loss in potential glove
Zahir said Khazanah has a small exposure in export revenue due to the
Europe and did not have direct exposures to Withhold Release Order
Russian bonds or equities. imposed by the US Customs and
Border Protection, and not an
“That is something that we are assessing but it actual financial loss of any single
would have more of a general impact as a result company. “The sum of the
of the conflict,” he said during his first briefing on estimated loss in potential glove
Khazanah Annual Review 2022 yesterday. export revenue was a
cumulative sum made on a few
Amirul Feisal that the conflict, which resulted affected companies, and based
in sanctions imposed on Russia, had an impact on a various assumption,“
on commodities prices including higher crude Margma said in a statement.
oil prices which impact various sectors such as
inflation and the economy. G CAPITAL SECURES
TWO SOLAR PV
“When you see fuel prices going up, PROJECTS FROM KSK
governments will look at their own policies
namely monetary policy as well as fiscal policy PETALING JAYA: G Capital Bhd
and how that would impact trade. It is very 70%-owned unit Solarcity
difficult at this moment to really identify what Malaysia Sdn Bhd has won two
that would mean exactly because it is all solar photovoltaic (PV) system
developing as we speak. projects from KSK Group in Kuala
Lumpur and Selangor. Solarcity
“This is unique for us in Khazanah because has received letters of award
we do not have workers’ contributions that we from KSK KD Property Sdn Bhd
need to reserve for such as pensions or unit trust. and KCJ Properties Sdn Bhd for
We can play a long game and it helps us to Solarcity to design, construct,
choose the strategies for investments,” he added. install, own, operate and
– Bernama maintain solar PV systems with a
direct current capacity of 181
kWp and 90 kWp on the premises
of KSK KD and KCJ Properties. G
Capital executive director Tan Sri
Dr Ali Hamsa said these awards
from KSK Group continues to fuel
its excitement for the future as it
witness its second and third solar
PV system power-up in January
and February.

13theSUN ON THURSDAY | MARCH 3, 2022
* SUNBIZ

Jalil: Be mindful of words at workplace

o Berjaya Corp CEO says there is a need to
discard biases and rework the approach to
get more women appointed to boards of
directors

█ BY JUNE MOH Club Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
[email protected] Conversations: Elevating
PETALING JAYA: Choice of words Investability yesterday.
and unconscious bias are parts of Jalil said the reason only 10% of
complex corporate decisions in a businesses in Malaysia are run by
social setting that influence how women chief executive officers or
women are appointed to boards of managing directors is the one- Jalil (bottom), 30%
directors, according to Berjaya dimensional approach towards Club chairman and
Corporation Bhd CEO Jalil Rasheed. getting women on the board. Maybank Investment
“When it comes to getting Banking group CEO
Jalil advised people to be women to be involved, for Ami Moris (top left),
mindful of words used in the example, from my discussions and Digi CEO Albern
workplace and said there is a need (with the board) previously, Murty during a panel
to change behaviours to move consumer products companies discussion at the
away from biases. must get someone with consumer event.
products experience. That whittles experienced perspective,” he said.
“(On words used, for example) down the talents considerably and Jalil said Malaysian companies need
it is difficult to tell people to not use I do not agree with that. to move out from the chock-a-block
the word ‘bro’ at work. (To “You need to be asking the right approach on female directors’ the verge of being promoted to C-suite have built a culture where we do not
transform) it involves a lot of questions to bring a person on appointments. with a male so that they understand (stereotype) male and female
education. As a leader, the words board. One does not need to be a “That is where this whole topic of how each other operates and also the (employees and directors). We have
that I use are very important. consumer specialist knowing how male allies should come in. We need to male worker can break his biases as done that quite well,” he said, adding
everything works. You just need to be be supportive and I am a big fan of well. Over time, this will become a that companies with a diverse
“When I was a fund manager, I asking ‘why are we doing this?.’ This male mentorship. (For instance) I culture across the organisation. composition do much better.
used to ask this question – ‘how do is an opportunity to broaden the purposely pair a female (manager) on
you appoint people to the board?.’ spectrum of female talents on the “We have 57% of female directors on Jalil said the board’s make-up must be
We need to have a structured way board. There needs to be a rethink the board, 50% of senior management people who can ask the right questions
to how we analyse that,” he told a about how we look at that from an are female, 49% or 10,000 of our total rather than people who are trying to get
panel discussion on “Men-Who- workforce are female. Naturally, we involved in the business operations.
Pause, #BreakTheBias” at the 30%

McDonald’s Malaysia to invest RM1.35b under Vision 2026 BRIEFS ALAM MARITIM WINS
RM52M DEAL FROM
PETALING JAYA: McDonald’s keen to invest RM300 million in Vocational Apprenticeship Programme McDonald’s PETROFAC MALAYSIA
Malaysia is investing RM1.35 billion training and development under the government’s National Dual Malaysia’s
to open 205 new restaurants as part programmes to produce up to 15,000 Training System. five-year business PETALING JAYA: Alam Maritim
of its Vision 2026. Vocational Academy apprentices by plan will be Resources Bhd’s wholly owned
2026. On the minimum wage to be supported by subsidiary, Alam Maritim (M) Sdn
The five-year business plan will raised by end of this year, Azmir said 50,000 new Bhd, recently bagged a RM52
be supported by 50,000 new workers He said Malaysian youths can kick- 80% of its full-time employees are workers and it is million contract for the provision
and career opportunities to be start their career through McDonald’s already earning a minimum of committed to of transport, installation and
offered to Malaysians as it’s hiring 100% precommissioning of flexible
committed to hiring 100% locals. locals, says Azmir. risers and other appurtenances
for cendor pipeline project for
Managing director and local From left: McDonald’s Petrofac Malaysia. The contract is
operating partner Datuk Azmir Malaysia vice president expected to be completed on
Jaafar said the expansion will bring and chief marketing July 21, 2022. It is expected to
the total number of McDonald’s officer Melati Abdul Hai; contribute positively to the
restaurants to 500 in Malaysia by vice president and chief earnings and net tangible assets
2026. people officer Azhar Darbi; of Alam and its group of
McDonald’s Equine Park companies for the financial year
Each new outlet, which mostly crew leader Mohd Iman ending June 30, 2022 and 2023.
will be set up in second- and third- Ismail; McDonald’s
tier cities, will see investments of Rawang assistant WILLOWGLEN SECURES
about RM5 million to RM7 million. manager David Janil ; RM14.4M JOB FROM
McDonald’s Pearl Point SAPURA RAIL SYSTEMS
McDonald’s Malaysia also will restaurant general
focus on investing drive-through manager Intan Syafiqah PETALING JAYA: Willowglen MSC
facilities. Azmir said the investment Azmin; McDonald’s Bhd’s wholly owned subsidiary,
will also be utilised to remodel 155 Malaysia director of Willowglen (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd,
existing outlets. corporate has been awarded a RM14.4
communications million contract by Sapura Rail
At present, McDonald’s Malaysia Shamsidar Yahya; and Systems Sdn Bhd for a systems
has 318 restaurants and more than Azmir. package-integrated supervisory
15,000 workers nationwide. RM1,500 in basic salary. control system in respect of a
“So, we only need to tweak the rapid transit system. The
Azmir said that despite Covid-19 wages of 20% of our full-time commencement date of the
challenges, the firm managed to employees. By the end of the year, contract is March 2, 2022 and will
open 35 new outlets in the last two we will be meeting or exceeding the be completed by Sept 30, 2026.
years, growing its sales value by 15% minimum wage,” he noted. – The contract is expected to
to RM3.25 billion in 2021 from a Bernama contribute positively to the
contraction of 4% in 2020. This group’s earnings and net assets
year,sales are expected to show per share for the financial years
double-digit growth. ending Dec 31, 2022 to 2026.

Azmir said McDonald’s GAS MALAYSIA IN
Malaysia’s business focus will COMPRESSED
remain on fan favourite burgers, BIOMETHANE VENTURE
which contribute about 80% of its
sales. KUALA LUMPUR: Gas Malaysia
Bhd has partnered Kulim
Meanwhile, the McDelivery Greenergy Sdn Bhd to produce
service registered a 35% market compressed biomethane (Bio-
share last year, served by 6,000 active CNG) to be injected into Gas
riders. Its McCafe makes up 23.5% of Malaysia’s Natural Gas Distribution
market share, serving more than System network. The companies
three million cups of coffee every said the Bio-CNG will be supplied
month. by Kulim (Malaysia) Bhd’s palm oil
mills, namely Tereh and Sindora, in
In addition, the McDonald’s Kluang, Johor. – Bernama
Digital Platform witnessed
accelerated growth in the previous
year as the quick-service restaurant
introduced the Mobile Order &
Collect feature.

Azmir also said the company is

14 theSUN ON THURSDAY | MARCH 3, 2022
SUNBIZ

Two years after world’s biggest lockdown, India surges back to normal life BRIEFS BOEING, EXXON, APPLE
JOIN WESTERN FIRMS
BENGALURU: Almost two years after data from the health ministry showed. back in full swing after a long hiatus. surge in foot traffic, and in the city of IN BOYCOTTING RUSSIA
India went into the world’s biggest Last week, Maharashtra state Patrons streamed in to enjoy Gurugram near the capital New Delhi,
lockdown to slow the spread of Covid- restaurants are packed. NEW YORK: Boeing suspended
19, students headed back to school in minister Aaditya Thackeray said dinner and late-night snacks following maintenance and technical
Maharashtra state yesterday, a sign of schools in the state’s largest city the lifting of a curfew last week at “There is absolutely no reason to support for Russian airlines
normal life resuming as infection rates Mumbai would resume pre-Covid Ahmedabad’s popular Manek Chowk, keep the economy under any kind of and US energy firm Exxon
fall. attendance, reinstating all activities in a market that transforms into a hawker lockdown or restrictions – it is just the Mobil said it would exit Russia,
view of declining cases. centre after dusk. behavioural aspect of the people that joining a growing list of
India’s daily coronavirus infections needs to be observed and enforced as Western companies spurning
rose by less than 10,000 for a third India has fully vaccinated more Similar signs of life resuming its much as possible,” said Rijo John, a Moscow over its invasion of
straight day on yesterday, a level last than 765 million of its 940 million normal pace abound across the health economist at the Rajagiri Ukraine. US tech giant Apple
seen in late December before the adult population. country. Roads and trains are once College of Social Sciences in Kochi. – said it had stopped sales of
rapid spread of the Omicron variant, again congested as people return to Reuters iPhones and other products in
In Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s offices, movie theatres are reporting a Russia, while Ford Motor joined
home state of Gujarat, bazaars were other automakers by
suspending operations in the
Russia’s February oil output up, country. Western nations have
trading paralysed by sanctions steadily ratcheted up sanctions
on Russia since it invaded
o Moscow has been Oil price surge as Russia invades Ukraine Ukraine last week, including
restoring its output shutting out some Russian
amid a recovery in Oil prices have surged past $100 a barrel to hit their highest level for banks from the SWIFT global
demand, which was more than seven years after Russia launched an invasion of Ukraine financial network. – Reuters
dented by the pandemic
CRUDE OIL PRICES ($ per barrel) Feb 24, 2022: Russia invades Ukraine RYANAIR: TOUGH
MOSCOW: Russia’s oil and gas MONTHS AHEAD
condensate output rose in February to 140 $125.81 Brent: $104.71 AS FUEL PRICES SOAR
11.06 million barrels per day (bpd), $107.06 West Texas Intermediate (WTI): $99.33
according to Reuters calculations LONDON: The next 12 months
based on an Interfax report yesterday, 120 Dec 2016: 2018: Spring 2020: will be “very difficult” for most
while trading has been stalled due to OPEC and U.S.-China Prices plunge airlines after Russia’s invasion
sanctions over Ukraine. 100 non-OPEC trade war in response of Ukraine pushed up oil prices
$84.16 to impact of above US$100 a barrel, Ryanair
The production rose from 11 80 members Covid-19 boss Michael O’Leary said
million bpd in January, while in tonnes, agree deal yesterday as he reassured that
Russia’s total oil and gas condensate to cut output the Irish airline was
production was 42.23 million last comfortably hedged. “We have
month, Interfax news agency said, 60 2014: $42.53 hedged out about 80% of our
compared with 46.53 million in Global financial fuel needs out to March 2023.
January, which was three days longer. slowdown and $28.94 So for this summer, and for the
rest of this year, we’ll still be
Russia has struggled to sell its oil 40 boom in U.S. able to pass on low oil prices
following West’s sweeping sanctions shale oil and low fares to our customers
over last week’s Russian invasion of production because we have a very strong
Ukraine. Moscow calls its actions in the fuel hedging position.” Airlines,
neighbouring country a “special 20 which were counting on
operation”. summer travel to boost
0 $16.94 business after Omicron
The knock-on effects of sanctions 2012 Oct 2021: Russia resumes military buildup near Ukraine hampered Christmas holidays,
were felt all across the oil market. 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 face a potential hit to their
Russia’s key Urals oil grade was bid at a earnings due to surging oil
discount of more than US$18 below Sources: BBC, Reuters, Trading Economics Data correct at 1230GMT, Feb 24 © GRAPHIC NEWS prices. – Reuters
physical Brent crude, the primary
worldwide benchmark, a record in the producers met yesterday to decide on two million bpd, an unprecedented Moscow’s ties with Opec+, had said the HYUNDAI MOTOR
post-Soviet era. Even at that price, its production policy. The group is voluntary cut, along with other leading country would recover its oil PLANS TO INVEST
traders have been unable to find willing widely expected to keep its output oil producers and the OPEC. Its oil and production by May 2022, a view US$16B IN EV PUSH
buyers. rising by 400,000 bpd each month gas condensate production stood then challenged by some analysts, who said
despite conflict in Ukraine. at over 11.3 million bpd. it would be difficult to restore oil wells, SEOUL: South Korea’s Hyundai
Interfax also said Russian oil exports shut as part of efforts to curb output. – Motor Co said yesterday it
outside ex-Soviet Union rose by 12.7% In April 2020, Russia agreed to Russian Deputy Prime Minister Reuters planned to invest about 95.5
year-on-year in January-February to reduce its oil production by more than Alexander Novak, in charge of trillion won (RM332 billion)
36.99 million tonnes, or 4.6 million bpd through 2030, including about
on average. 19.4 trillion won towards
electric vehicle (EV) related
Russia has been restoring its oil businesses. Hyundai Motor,
output in tandem with the which together with affiliate
Organisation of the Petroleum Kia Corp targets to achieve a
Exporting Countries (Opec) and its 7% market share in the global
allies, a group known as Opec+, amid a EV market by 2030, with an
recovery in demand, which had been annual sales target of 1.87
dented by the pandemic. million vehicles, the automaker
said during a virtual investor
Opec+ group of leading oil day. The automaker said it
aimed to achieve an operating
Covid curbs put HK’s green investment hub goal in limbo profit margin of 10% or higher
in EV business by 2030. –
HONG KONG: Hong Kong’s ambition quarantine requirements, limited Hong Kong had stepped up efforts Adding to the bad news, the city Reuters
to become a hub for green and access to public services and the in recent years to become a leader in this week delayed the launch of its
sustainable business is under threat threat of families being separated Environmental and Social inaugural retail green bond worth NETFLIX OFFERS TO
as the city persists with stringent should one member test positive for Governance (ESG), including the HK$6 billion (RM3.2 billion) this BUY FINNISH MOBILE
Covid-19 border controls, making it the virus have all spooked potential creation of working groups with week because of the rapid spread of GAME DEVELOPER
tougher for financial institutions to talent. government officials and global firms coronavirus cases.
attract sector specialists. to develop a local talent pool. HELSINKI: Netflix has offered to
“It is getting harder and harder to The surge in new infections has buy publicly listed Finnish Next
Bankers and advisers said the risks find staff in Hong Kong,“ said Tony Hong Kong Monetary Authority spurred the city to impose some of the Games, the mobile games
of Beijing’s “zero-Covid“ policy, Wong, founder of ESG specialist Alaya deputy CEO Edmond Lau last toughest current restrictions in the company said in a statement
which has already led to a broader Consulting, a strategy and reporting October named strengthening the world, despite growing skepticism yesterday. “We are excited for
talent crunch in the Chinese territory, firm. city’s position as a regional green and from some business leaders, medical Next Games to join Netflix as a
are growing as most other countries sustainable finance hub as a priority. experts and diplomats about the core studio in a strategic region
significantly ease restrictions “The city is trying to be a green viability of a zero-Covid policy. and key talent market,
introduced to fight the coronavirus investment hub globally but we However, the ongoing tough Covid expanding our internal game
pandemic. cannot get the staff. Covid and the restrictions are putting Hong Kong’s Flight bans on arrivals from nine studio capabilities,“ said
restrictions have made it harder to ambitions to the test, with the existing countries are in place until April 20. – Netflix’s vice-president of
Flight bans, lengthy and costly attract staff.” foreign talent pool shrinking. Reuters games Michael Verdu. After
entering the mobile gaming
market last November, the
streaming giant is now
planning to invest €65 million
(RM302 million) in Next Games,
an offer recommended by the
mobile game company’s board
of directors, the statement
read. The companies said they
expect the transaction to close
by end of June. – Reuters

T H U R S DAY
3 MARCH 2022

WHEN thousands of initiatives have sprung up to
protesters descended on preserve pieces from the historic
Washington in the social movement.
summer of 2020, many In Minneapolis, George Floyd’s
brought with them hand-written cousin, Paris Stevens, co-founded
posters reading “Black Lives Matter”, the “George Floyd Global
“Resist” – hallmark phrases of the Memorial” in October 2020 to
historic outpouring of frustration safeguard the different “offerings”
over America’s slow-walking progress and artwork placed at the
on racial equality. intersection where he was killed.
“We have over 3,000 art pieces:
Nearly two years later, Nadine billboards, letters, different pieces
Seiler is still working to preserve these of art murals,” Stevens told AFP.
pieces of history. “It’s really important to make
sure that we are telling our story
Donning a pink hat and a Wonder the way that we want to tell the
Woman necklace, the 56-year-old story,” she said.
activist loads her car on a cold Advised by an archivist, Seiler
February day with more than 300 had herself photographed and
posters and banners and heads to the methodically collected more than
Enoch Pratt Library in Baltimore, a thousand pieces in January 2021,
Maryland. after the inauguration of Joe Biden
and a few months before the White
There, the pieces will be scanned House’s temporary fence was taken
and digitised – a meticulous process down.
she repeats every six weeks. At least 600 items have already
been digitised by a laser scanner at
Protesters in 2020 had attached the Enoch Pratt Library, which is
the signs to a temporary fence around collaborating on the project with
the White House, which officials had Washington’s public library.
hastily erected in June to keep out a “These items tend to be
mass of protesters who, like millions Nadine Seiler sorts through signs recuperated from the fence outside the White House following the Black Lives Matter something that would be used for
around the country and the world, protests during the Trump Administration in Washington, DC on Feb 18, 2022. – AFP an afternoon or during a specific
gathered to express their outrage over time of protests and then thrown
the killing of George Floyd, a Black thReeimr veomicbeesring away,” notes Jodi Hoover, the head
man, by a white police officer in square which the city’s Democratic of digital resources at Enoch Pratt.
Minneapolis, Minnesota. o Meet the women who are doing their part mayor had renamed “Black Lives “To be able to capture the
to preserve Black Lives Matter art Matter Plaza.” feelings, the things that people
The 3m-high metal barriers were thinking about at this
quickly became a rallying point for “People felt compelled to come to particular time during an
the US capital’s Black Lives Matter DC to put their stories on this fence enormous social justice
movement as well as an open-air and I felt compelled to protect their movement, is really amazing,” she
memorial – with Nadine as its voices,” she said. adds. “It does feel like recording
accidental curator. history.”
Memorial guards Unemployed and devoting all her Once the digitalization is done,
“I would see the items fall to the time to guarding the memorial, Seiler probably by this fall, Seiler and
ground or people pulling them out, so explains that during that time she Irwin plan to donate their collection
I decided along with other people to struggled to pay her mortgage and to different associations, museums,
just neaten up the sidewalk and put almost lost her home in Waldorf, or interested businesses.
the stuff back on the fence,” Seiler told Maryland, near Washington. “We want it seen,” says Seiler.
AFP. She adds that they have already
She said a particularly devastating destroyed it,” Seiler recounted. “They “If we hadn’t been there, the given some pieces to the city of
For nearly a year, she voluntarily day was Oct 26, 2020, when “anti- destroyed almost everything, except whole thing would have fallen apart Tulsa, Oklahoma, the site of a
repaired the memorial: taping signs BLM people” came to Washington for probably 10 items.” because it wasn’t built to be a deadly race riot in 1921 which just
back together, reattaching photos of the confirmation hearing of Trump’s permanent structure,” said Karen marked its 100th anniversary.
victims of police violence, and Supreme Court nominee, Amy Coney Along with a handful of other Irwin, 46, an activist from New York “It’s important to prove to
retracing anti-Trump slogans that the Barrett. volunteers, Seiler then decided to who also volunteered to protect the people that history will remember
rain had washed away. watch over the memorial day and memorial. your voice,” insists Irwin. – AFP
“They came to the fence and they night, camping out in the nearby Capture the feelings
Seiler also regularly struggled with Across the United States, other
Trump supporters and other
members of conservative groups who
would come tear down the activists’
artwork.

Japan’s Maezawa to sell Basquiat
estimated at US$70 million

JAPANESE billionaire space tourist statement said. 2017 list of “Top 200 Collectors” by
Yusaku Maezawa is putting one of Maezawa, who in 2017 set a new the ARTnews magazine based in
his Basquiat artworks up for sale, an auction record for Basquiat New York.
auction house has said, hoping for works when he paid
around US$13 million (RM54.5 US$110.5 million He has been in the headlines
million) profit on the piece. (RM463.3 million) more recently for becoming the
for another
The 16-foot-wide Untitled 1982 painting by the first space tourist to travel to
work by Jean-Michel Basquiat will 20th century the International Space
be sold on May 18 for an estimated giant, also said Station with Russia’s space
price of around US$70 million he plans to agency.
(RM293.5 million), auction house create a new
Phillips said in a statement on museum to His odyssey is believed to
Monday in New York. exhibit his have cost around 10
collection.
That would make Maezawa a tidy He founded billion yen (RM364.8
profit on the artwork, which he the Contemporary million), and he plans
purchased in 2016 for RM$57.3 Art Foundation in to follow it up with a
million (RM240 million). Tokyo and was trip around the Moon
on the organised by Elon
The mega-rich founder of Japan’s Musk’s SpaceX. – AFP
largest online fashion mall said in
the statement that the past six years Japanese billionaire
of owning the painting were “a great Yusaku
pleasure”. Maezawa.
– AFP
But art “should be shared so that
The Basquiat artwork that will be put on sale. it can be a part of everyone’s lives,“
he added.

Ahead of its sale, the massive
artwork will go on international
tour, being displayed in London,
Los Angeles and Taipei, the

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Jisoo turns heads at MatkhiengjumpIndividual Netflix series for Iron Fist, Luke Cage, Jessica Jones and Daredevil will be available on Disney Plus. – NETFLIX
Dior show in Paris which like Daredevil are violent and more
mature, Disney Plus will simultaneously
BLACKPINK‘S Jisoo recently stole the show after release an update to its existing parental
she made an appearance at the recent Dior controls in the U.S., prompting all
runway show for Paris Fashion Week. subscribers to update their settings.
Netflix’s run of Marvel originals got its
Even before the event actually started, fans start with the launch of Daredevil in April
were queuing up to show their support for Jisoo, 2015. All of the Netflix-Marvel series were
who was also the global brand ambassador for canceled in 2018 and 2019 in the lead up to
the brand. Several of them were seen carrying the Nov 2019 launch of Disney Plus, but a
flowers to share their love for the K-pop idol. contract prevented Netflix’s Marvel shows
and characters from appearing in any non-
As soon as Jisoo stepped out of the car at the o Seven of Netflix’s iconic superhero series Netflix series or films for at least two years
runway show, all eyes were on her. In particular, as will be soon transition to Disney’s platform after each one’s cancellation.
Jisoo stood up, even she seemed shocked by the November 2020 marked two years since
number of cheers and the rise in energy from fans Daredevil’s cancellation, thus opening the
as soon as they were able to see her face. FORMER Netflix-Marvel comic reverted back to Disney. Marvel’s Agents of door for leading star Charlie Cox to reprise
book series Daredevil, Jessica S.H.I.E.L.D will also begin streaming on Mar the fan favourite character in Disney’s
Dressed in a bright yellow plaid outfit paired Jones, Luke Cage, Iron Fist, The 16 on Disney Plus. expansive Marvel Cinematic Universe.
with a white blouse that gave off a uniquely Punisher and The Defenders will
peppy vibe, Jisoo smiled and While all of Netflix’s Marvel series were This finally happened in Spider-Man: No
waved at her adoring fans, Way Home, where Cox had a cameo
before staff ushered her into officially call Disney Plus their new branded as “Netflix Originals” to consumers appearance as his out-of-costume character
the event venue, streaming home. when they premiered on the streaming Matt Murdock.
Disney has confirmed that all six series platform, the shows were licensed out to the Both Cox and Marvel Studios president
If it was crazy outside will begin streaming on the platform in the streaming giant from Disney. Kevin Feige have expressed interest in more
with fans wanting to see U.S., Canada, U.K., Ireland, Australia and After Netflix’s licensing deal ended, it Daredevil.
Jisoo, it didn’t seem any New Zealand starting Mar 16. opened the door for Disney to move them to Disney also confirmed that all seven of
different inside as all the The shows left their original home at Disney Plus. the Marvel series will be available across all
VIP guests wanted to Netflix on Feb 28 after rights to the series With the addition of these titles, some of other Disney Plus markets later this year.
meet the idol. Jisoo was
seen gettinga warm
welcome from Dior top
executives, including CEO
Pietro Beccari and Dior
Joaillerie creative
director Victoria de
Castellane, as well
as fellow guest,
Thai actress
Kimberly Ann
Voltemas.

Even when
Jisoo left the
show, fans
were outside
to cheer
and chant
her name,
and some even
sang a few lines
from
BLACKPINK’s hit
Lovesick Girls.

Jisoo dressed in
her striking
outfit at the
recent Dior
show in Paris. –
TWITTER

Lindsay Lohan signs two-movie deal with Netflix Futurama drama ends
LINDSAY LOHAN has signed a partnership for DiMaggio
deal with Netflix. The 35-year-old actress is all
set to star in two upcoming films with the AFTER several weeks of controversy, Futurama voice
streamer. actor John DiMaggio has officially signed on to the
Hulu revival of the beloved animated sci-fi comedy
“We’re so happy with our collaboration with series, bringing the long and bitter saga known as
Lindsay to date, and we’re thrilled to continue #Bendergate to a close.
our partnership with her, we look forward to When the revival was
bringing more of her films to our members announced in February, fans
around the world,” said Christina Rogers, were dismayed when DiMaggio’s
Netflix’s Director Independent Film. name was not among the list of
returning original cast members.
While no details of the two upcoming Rumours emerged that
projects have yet to be announced, Lohan is DiMaggio was cut from
already set to star in a holiday rom-com film the production after he
titled Falling for Christmas which is due to demanded better pay
premiere on Netflix later this year. for both himself and
his co-stars.
In Falling for Christmas, Lohan will play a DiMaggio, who Outraged fans
newly engaged, spoiled hotel heiress who gets voices Bender, launched a social
into a skiing accident and suffers from total media campaign
amnesia. was initially cut called #Bendergate,
from the show. –
A handsome blue-collar lodge owner GETTY/TWENTIETH which urged the
(played by Chord Overstreet) and his daughter network to reinstate
then end up taking care of her in the days CENTURY FOX DiMaggio to the cast.
leading up to Christmas.
Once the news broke that he was back on the
After making her Hollywood debut in 1998’s Futurama production, DiMaggio thanked the fans
The Parent Trap as a child actor, Lohan then for their support, later stating that he felt that he
transitioned into becoming a teen icon and Lindsay Lohan is making a huge career comeback with Netflix. – VARIETY and the rest of the cast deserved to be paid more
landed lead roles in several hit films, including than what was offered to come back for the show.
Mean Girls, Freaky Friday and Confessions of a in indie films like The Canyons and Among before making the move to return to In a statement, DiMaggio wrote: “So damn
Teenage Drama Queen. the Shadows, before moving overseas to love Hollywood and reignite her film career. grateful for the love and support of fans and
in Europe and Dubai. colleagues alike during this whole time (especially
However, she then took a long break from And now, thanks to this deal from Netflix, my wife, Kate), and I cannot wait to get back to work
acting due to mounting legal troubles, and She briefly explored opening two beach fans can look forward to seeing more of with my ‘Futurama’ family ... #Bendergate is officially
spent time in a rehabilitation clinic, which put resorts on the Greek islands of Mykonos and Lindsay Lohan on screen in the near future, over ... I’M BACK, BABY!”
the brakes to her rising career. Rhodes, even starring in a short reality show, and with more projects to come.

Over the years, she has made several
attempts to return to the big screen with roles

ENTERTAINMENT

17theSun LYFE ON THURSDAY | MARCH 3, 2022

Dark Knight returns Zoe Kravitz is the latest
actress to portray
Selina Kyle/Catwoman.
– WARNER BROS

o The Batman is the longest trilogy starring Christian Bale, The Batman is and our landscape and the things that were were poorly received by fans.
Batman movie ever made notable for its macabre, noirish tone. going on,” said Clark. Affleck had written, and was also due to

ROBERT PATTINSON had never been Batman himself cuts a forlorn, almost “The best part about Gotham is it’s a mirror direct, a standalone Batman movie, but
interested in playing a superhero – depressive figure, partially inspired by Nirvana to our societies. And I think it was a ultimately withdrew entirely from the franchise
until Ben Affleck quit his role as frontman Kurt Cobain, whose music also representation of these people that are at a turbulent time in his personal life, including
Batman, leaving the famous cape features prominently in the soundtrack. feeling on the fringes, and they’re renewed struggles with alcoholism and his
unexpectedly up for grabs. disgruntled.” divorce from Jennifer Garner.
Pattinson, fresh from a supporting role in While Clark insists “we’re certainly
Having spent the past decade mainly Nolan’s mega-budget sci-fi film Tenet, “wanted not trying to be political” or “We had come in at a time of transition,” said
working on critically acclaimed arthouse to play a part that was physical,” recalled Clark. “sensational”, the movie carries the Clark.
movies, former Twilight actor Pattinson message that “the world needs faith in
requested a meeting with the filmmakers “What he didn’t know was that Matt’s script their elected officials.” “DC had to have some transition. And Ben, I
entrusted by Warner Bros. to revitalise the was going to take that character on an think, was looking at his life, and reflected on
beloved franchise. emotional-physical ride, and that he was going where he wanted to be, and made that decision
to really have to put himself through the on his own.”
“He sought me out ... and somewhere in that wringer.”
meeting, he brought up Batman,” producer Recasting Batman allowed the filmmakers to
Dylan Clark told AFP. Disgruntled attempt a “fresh new take” on a franchise that
This Batman, Clark added: “is a dark hero and has existed in some form for eight decades.
Although Pattinson, now 35, appeared to feel he can sometimes come across as an
“a little bit suspiciously” about fronting a “giant antihero. Vengeance definitely fuels his “Matt’s idea was ‘Let’s try to introduce this
big studio movie” again, he was “genuinely drive.” new Batman in a place where we have never
interested in the character of Batman and Bruce The film finds Batman on the heels of seen before,’” said Clark.
Wayne,” said Clark. the Riddler (Paul Dano) – a serial killer in
the sinister style of the real-life Zodiac “It’s the most exciting proposition but it’s
“And he has that jawline, so that was very Killer, or the recent Netflix true-crime also one of the most terrifying,” he added.
helpful!” added Clark. series Mindhunter.
The Riddler claims to be impelled by “You have to set out with great ambition,
The result is The Batman, out in US theatres a sense of justice against Gotham’s because the title, the character, the history is so
on Mar 4, starring Pattinson and directed by corrupt elite, and his crimes – broadcast Terrifying large.
Clark’s Dawn of the Planet of the Apes on social media – attract a cult-like Pattinson takes over the role from
collaborator Matt Reeves. following among the city’s Affleck, whose appearances “The demand is, ‘You’d better try to make a
disaffected and as Batman in two DC great Batman or we’re going to hate you.’” - ETX
It finds Bruce Wayne in only his second year disenfranchised. Comics-based Studio
as Batman when his nocturnal detective work “Matt wrote ensemble
has not yet earned him the trust of Gotham’s this script two superhero
police or public. years before we movies –
went into Batman v
Pattinson’s vigilante is still figuring out his production (in Superman:
tactics and his motivations for stalking the 2020). I think it Dawn of
dystopian city’s criminals, and his famous was just Justice and
villain-busting gadgets are still rough looking at Justice
prototypes. our world League –

Even compared to Christopher Nolan’s gritty

A refreshing office romance Concert of Japanese folk songs

THE intriguing Forecasting Love and TO commemorate the 40th costumes that are sure to captivate
Weather is a South Korean Netflix anniversary of the Malaysian the audience.
romantic comedy series, directed by government’s Look East Policy,
Cha Young Hoon. This is a new rom- The Japan Foundation, Kuala Live music enthusiasts will get a
com drama focuses on the Lumpur (JFKL) will be organising a chance to see and listen to a
unpredictable office romances and concert of Min’yo Japanese folk different style of Min’yo
daily lives of the people who work at songs this Friday and Saturday at performance, which usually
Korea’s Meteorological the Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts features traditional renditions. The
Administration, the national weather Centre (KLPac). conventional setting of Min’yo
forecast agency. performance consists of vocals,
Actress Park Min Young plays Jin Advocated in 1982, the Look Shakuhachi (bamboo flute),
Ha Kyung, an experienced and East Policy helped drive Malaysia’s Shamisen (three strings
organised forecaster. She is under a socio-economic development and instrument), and Shime-daiko
lot of pressure in both her life and establish the foundations of the (small drum). This time around
work. After getting cheated by her ex country’s manufacturing industry. the audience will get the chance to
fiance Han Ki-Joon (Yoon Park), who Over the years the policy has experience the Wadaiko (big
works in the same greatly contributed toward drum) and percussion.
company, she is strengthening bilateral ties
determined to between the two countries. The musicians featured in the
never date a concert include Tanaka Shiho,
coworker 0 DIRECTOR: The concert will feature Min’yo Kato Erina on vocals and the
anymore. Cha Young- or folk songs, traditionally sung Tsugaru-Shamisen, Tsukuda Koshi
Hoon among the townspeople. Min’yo is on the Shakuhachi and Kato
Meanwhile, 0 CAST: Park characterised by its special singing Takuya on the Wadaiko. Kumagai
Lee Shi-Woo Min-young, technique called “Kobushi” which Daisuke is the concert’s music
(Song Kang), is a Song Kang, employs a style of melisma. The director and on percussion, and
bright-eyed, free Yoon Park and lyrics in the Min’yo not only help Hiranuma Jin’ichi is the concert
spirit subordinate Yura people understand the daily lives director. The guest musician is
at work. He is of Japanese people, their Sarawak’s Alena Murang, who will
passionate about E-VALUE perception of seasons and its rich perform on the Sape’ together with
weather and trust regional culture, it also showcases the Japanese artists.

his gut feelings 9
when it comes to
prediction of the ACTING 8
weather. PLOT
8
Compared to
Song’s previous
character Park Jae-eon in
Nevertheless, Lee is more sensible, Park Min-young and Song Kang pair up in Netflix’s Forecasting Love and Weather. –
and an energetic leading man in this INSTAGRAM/@JTBCDRAMA
series.
Besides having talented lead roles, Kyung and they two somehow fall for romance, I can assure that you will
this series also consists of Girl’s Day’s each other, they agree to keep their definitely enjoy this series since she
Yura who plays Jin Ha Kyung’s relationship a secret from other has done a several office romance
colleague Chae Yoo Jin. colleagues at work. series and she never disappoints.
This is a typical romantic K-drama
where both personalities of the main With much of the story yet to Forecasting Love and Weather is
leads are so apart from each other but unfold, it would be definitely exciting available to stream on Netflix, with
that’s what makes their love story to see how Ha-Kyung, Ki-Jun and Si- brand new episodes available on
interesting. After Shi-Woo Woo face each other at work , and you Saturdays and Sundays, before the
successfully manages to impress Ha know thing will get heated. If you are finale on April 3. – by Thashine
a fan of Park Min Young and office Selvakumaran

FOOD

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Easy 5-ingredient desserts

o These 5-ingredient
desserts are so easy and
impossible to resist!

█ BY THASHINE SELVAKUMARAN

FOR some of us with a sweet tooth, a meal
is incomplete if it does not end with a
dessert. Dessert adds a sweet treat, a
punctuated lift, a burst of glee to
everyday life.

If you do not like to work hard in the kitchen
or just do not have time to cook, these eight easy
recipes are created especially for you, and that
you can make in 30 minutes or less. Sweet and
delicious!

CARAMEL APPLE CRUMBLE FLOURLESS BROWNIES
Ingredients
Ingredients 225 caster sugar
3 eggs
MANGO PUDDING 50g cold butter (diced) BANANA ICE CREAM 100g almonds
Ingredients 50g flour Ingredients 250g dark chocolate
1 large mango 40g oats 3 ripe bananas, diced 200g butter
7 scoops vanilla ice cream 7 apples peeled and diced 3-4 tablespoons milk Instructions
2 tablespoon thick cream 5 tablespoons caramel cream 2 tablespoons roasted flaked almonds 1) Heat the oven to 180°C.
3 passion fruits Instructions 2 tablespoons chocolate sauce 2) Butter a cake tray.
crushed peanuts 1) Heat oven to 200°C. rainbow chocolate sprinkles 3) Melt 200g of the chocolate together with
Instructions 2) Place the apples into a pan and a small cup of Instructions the butter in a large tray over a pan of
water, cover and cook with high heat for 5 1) Place the banana chunks on a plat tray and simmering water.
minutes. cover. 4) Make sure to stir while you heat.
3) Stir until soft. 2) Freeze for an hour until fully frozen. 5) Remove the heat and leave to cool.
4) Stir in 3 tablespoons of caramel and keep 3) Whizz until smooth until it becomes a creamy 6) Whisk the sugar and eggs in a large bowl
aside. texture. until foamy.
5) Take a bowl and mix the flour and oats 4) Scoop into 3 glasses and top with the sauce 7) Pour the butter and chocolate mixture
together then rub in the butter until a crumbly and nuts. along with almonds then mix everything
mixture. 5) Lastly, sprinkle the rainbow chocolates on together.
6) Stir in the remaining caramel and sprinkle top. 8) Bake for 25 minutes and leave to cool for
over the apples. 20 minutes.
7) Bake for 20 minutes until its golden and
crispy.

1) Peel and dice a large mango and smash until
it become smooth cream.
2) Dice the passion fruit and keep aside.
3) Add 7 scoops of vanilla ice cream and two
tablespoons of thick cream and whisk.
4) Spoon into bowls and scoop 1/2 passion fruit
over each.
5) Lastly, sprinkle the crushed peanuts as
toppings.

NO BAKE CHEESECAKE

Ingredients

COCONUT BISCUITS STRAWBERRY TARTS 1/3 cup lemon juice
Ingredients Ingredients 1 can sweetened condensed milk
Sugar (1 cup) 1/2 cup strawberry jam 1 frozen whipped topping
1 egg 1 punnet of strawberries Any time of plain cookies (1 packet)
125g melted butter 250g cheese 1 packet of cream cheese
Self-rising flour (1 cup) 200g dark chocolate
Desiccated coconut (1 cup) 1 packet frozen sweet tarts CASHEW FREEZER FUDGE Instructions
Instructions Instructions
1) Preheat oven to 180°C and line two baking 1) Bake the sweet tart as per instructions 3 tablespoon melted coconut oil 1) Combine condensed milk, whipped topping
trays with baking paper. and leave it to cool. 1-2 tablespoon maple syrup and cream cheese in a large bowl.
2) In a bowl, sift the flour, add in coconut and 2) Heat dark chocolate for 20 seconds until 250 cashew butter 2) Add lemon juice and blend on low speed
sugar and mix well. it melts. 1 tablespoon vanilla extract until all ingredients and mix until creamy.
3) Mix the melted butter and egg until all 3) Spoon a small amount of chocolate into 1/4 tablespoon salt 3) Make a base of the plain cookies crust in a
ingredients are moist. each case and smooth to base. Instructions tray and pour the ingredients on top.
4) Roll it into small balls of the mixture and 4) Refrigerate until chocolate is set. 1) Add coconut oil, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, 4) Then, refrigerate for about 1 to 2 hours.
arrange accordingly on the baking tray. 5) Spoon a ball of cheese into each case and vanilla extract and salt and blend. 5) Different toppings can be added according to
5) Bake for 10 minutes. top with half of a strawberry. 2) Pour mixture into silicone muffin cups or a preference like strawberries or sliced mango.
6) Lastly, remove from the oven and leave it to 6) Heat the jam for 30 seconds and brush it baking tray Dessert makes life’s moments – both big and
cool. onto the strawberries. 3) Leave in the fridge for an hour and then store small – just a little bit sweeter. It becomes an
7) Biscuits are ready to be served. in the freezer. important element which brings satisfaction to
4) Slice it in to squares. one’s soul and body. Desserts can add a sense of
4) Enjoy it right after it’s out from the freezer anticipation and excitement to your day or
before it melts. week. So, go ahead and try these easy dessert
recipes to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Iconic Food in KL: Then & Now FOOD

o Our writer takes a trip down memory lane to reconstruct her childhood foodie dreams 19theSun LYFE ON THURSDAY | MARCH 3, 2022

█ BY CELESTINE FOO Sin Kew Yee Shin Kee
Beef Noodles.
KUALA LUMPUR is busy, bright and
full of good food everywhere. Ruby Dessert House has
Growing up in the city centre, this everything you need for a
writer had many happy memories sumptuous post meal dessert.
here, all food-related. Travelling down Lai Foong
memory lane, we reconstruct these childhood lala noodles.
foodie dreams and compare iconic Kuala
Lumpur street food now to how it was back
then.

Lai Foong lala noodles
This stall in the humble Kedai Kopi Lai Foong
has been around for years. One look around
and customers are transported back to the
olden days. Nostalgia is strong here and the
bustling crowd is a testament to the popularity
of the place. Past memory recalls this dish to
be wonderfully rich, with a generous amount
of lala. Served piping hot, the bowl of noodles
is a sweat-inducing one.

Shao xing wine and ginger add an
irreplaceable oomph to the dish. The flavours
complement each other perfectly and the side
of cili padi provided amps up the heat for
those who can take it. The present day visit
showed that quality is still the same. One bowl
is now priced at RM14, with a liberal amount
of lala on top. While a little too briny for the
writer’s personal preference, it is a satisfying
bowl of noodles regardless.

Sin Kiew Yee Shin Kee Beef Noodles Petaling Street is a haven of delicious food.
One can never go wrong with a hearty bowl of
beef noodles. This tiny hole in the wall gem
sets the bar high – think subtle beefy flavours
with the perfect balance of sweetness. The
third-generation run business has perfected
its craft over the years and it shows. Boiled
beef bones, beef brisket and beef balls with
springy noodles keep customers coming back.

The food comes fast and turnover here is
high. Past visits have been pleasurable and the
consistent quality ensures no one leaves
disappointed. During our most recent visit, it
was a joy to discover that the family has not
done things any differently. Quantity and
quality are still maintained, with many old
timers dropping by, getting a friendly greeting
from the owner. Priced at RM10, these
noodles are worth every cent.

Restoran Ruby (Ruby dessert house) mere minutes, it would only have been bean seemed like the perfect choice. The
Holding the bold title “King of Chi Ma Wu”, seconds if table manners were not necessary. modest stall located within Petaling Street has
Ricky Kan of Ruby Restaurant sets Meanwhile, the egg custard came to the table been around for over three decades, serving
expectations high. The dessert house has warm and jiggly but it could have been silkier. well-loved tau fu fa and soya bean to the
been around for four generations and is Tastewise, it was not exceptional but a good people around. Now run by the second
known for its Chinese desserts. From peanut dessert nonetheless. Priced between RM3.50- generation, prices here are reasonable. At
paste to black sesame paste, almond paste RM7, prices are slightly higher than that of the RM2.20 each for a cup of soya bean and a
and steamed egg custard, this is one place average tong sui store but given their bowl of tau fu fa, and RM2.70 for a cup of soya
your stomach will thank you for. Previous reputation and consistency over the years, it is bean + cincau, this delightful thirst quencher
visits have made this a must-visit everytime well-justified. has not deteriorated in quality over the years.
we are in the KL City Centre. Kim Soya Bean, Petaling Street Just like with good soy, it coats the tongue with
Stuffed with food, the Malaysian heat drove us a luscious richness, sliding down the back of
Dropping by again this time, we had to look for a drink to cool down with, and soya the throat to induce a satisfied sigh. Savour it
fingers crossed tightly hoping that quality while taking a walk through the Petaling Street
would not be compromised. The peanut paste stalls, and you have a perfect day out.
was aromatic and flavourful. Devoured in

Quench your Madam Tang Muah Chee Queen, Petaling
thirst with a Street
glass of Soy This local dessert made of steamed glutinous
bean milk from rice dough coated in generous amounts of
Kim Soya Bean. peanuts, sugar, and sesame seeds is the
– ALL PIX BY writer’s childhood favourite treat. Fond
CELESTINE FOO memories of taking deliciously sticky bites
and chewing on the sweet, soft dough make
this a must-have on the list.

Madam Tang is an icon; aged 73 now, she
has been running this business for over 50
years and truly owns the title “Muah Chee
Queen”. Running the business for so long has
only helped her to improve and include more
flavours. While the only option used to be
“original flavour”, she has since expanded to
include Ribena, lychee and black sesame, all
of which are an absolute delight to snack on.

Part of the thrill comes from not knowing
which one you are biting into. Perfectly
balanced so it is not overpoweringly sweet,
the layer of crushed peanuts add a pleasing
crunch. A box of muah chee is priced at RM6.
The only complaint here is that Madam Tang
may not have anyone to continue her legacy
in later years.

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Applying a layer of petroleum jelly
to your skin can go a long way to
helping your skin stay moisturised.

█ BY MARIETTA MU Slug it upSlugging is proving to be an increasingly important step to an effective skincare routine.
oIn this article, we break down what the latest
SAY the word “slugging” and you may beauty trend – known as slugging – really is
immediately think of the slimy little
gastropod mollusc most commonly Vaseline to moisturise chapped lips, many means the best time to slug is after Slugging after applying your regular routine of
found in our home gardens, but when it might think that putting petroleum jelly on your having a shower or washing your face. skincare products helps lock in their benefits to
comes to skincare, the word has a very different face is bad and will clog your pores. While After you cleanse your face with a
meaning entirely. studies have shown that industrial-grade gentle cleanser, pat on your serums your skin.
mineral oil may be comedogenic, cosmetic- and creams to maximise hydration, slimy and shiny, and maybe like a baby who just
So, what exactly is slugging? grade is not. moisturisation and skin restoration. came out of a birth canal, but that’s the goal!
You might have heard of snail facials or Time to get to bed and let the magic of slugging
beauty products with snail slime, and although Petroleum jelly has been considered bad for Since slugging is all about begin. By the time you wake up and rinse it off,
slugging gets its name from the idea of snail acne-prone skin because of its greasiness, but layering on the hydration and locking you’ll have beautiful, glowing skin, just like a
slime, the beauty trend called slugging actually there aren’t any definitive studies proving that it them in, using a lightweight hyaluronic baby who’s been reborn.
requires a completely different product. clogs the pores and causes breakouts. As long as acid serum can also help other products that How often to slug?
Essentially, slugging involves slathering your you cleanse the slug (petroleum jelly) off are applied on top to be absorbed into the skin. As far as frequency goes, it’s best to listen to your
face in a layer of petroleum jelly as the last step properly in the morning with a gentle cleanser, If you have dryer skin and have a ceramide skin. If you have skin that tends to be dry, you
of your nighttime skincare routine. you will reap the benefits of making slugging cream that’s part of your nighttime routine, go may benefit from slugging daily. As long as you
As petroleum jelly melts into your skin, it part of your skincare routine. ahead and put that on as the cream moisturiser listen to your skin, you’ll be able to determine
flows into spaces between cells and the gaps in can help address an underlying loss of essential how often to slug.
the skin’s lipid barrier. Once there, the However, it’s important to note that people ceramides and free fatty acids.
petroleum jelly re-solidifies, acting as a sealant, with oily skin, that are struggling with
that’s how it forms an occlusive barrier. blackheads, milia or blemishes, or are prone to After you added your humectants and
The benefits flare-ups should avoid slugging, as it may emollients, it’s time for your occlusive to
Since petroleum jelly is an occlusive substance, exacerbate these conditions by trapping oils or complete the trifecta. But before the slugging
it forms a layer on the skin’s surface to block comedogenic ingredients, potentially leading to begins, make sure your hands are washed
moisture loss, keeping your skin hydrated and more breakouts. thoroughly to avoid introducing any bacteria
helps lock in the other products you applied so How to slug? onto the facial skin.
they can work their magic. By applying products It’s best to slug slightly damp skin. So that
beneath the occlusive barrier, it helps the other Grab a tub of Vaseline and apply a thick,
skincare products like serums or creams to even layer to your skin. You’ll end up looking
penetrate more deeply since they won’t
evaporate. This, in turn, leads to youthful-
looking, glowy, and bouncy skin.
Slugging isn’t just limited to soothing dry lips
and eyelids. Many might think that skincare is
only for their face, but if you think about it, your
entire body is covered in skin! Many
dermatologists recommend the use of
petroleum jelly for extremely dry skin
conditions.
As an emollient and occlusive ointment, it
prevents transdermal water loss from the skin,
so if you have dry patches on your calves or
elbows, you can also give this trend a try.
Dermatologists recommend petroleum jelly
for eczema sufferers, with the National Eczema
Association recommending using it as a
moisturiser for hand eczema. If you’re applying
them to your knees and elbows, you can also try
wrapping cling wrap to treated areas and cover
with clean, dry cotton tube socks to lock in deep
moisture and prevent it from getting onto your
bed sheet.
The risks
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190 Shops to Let 322 Notices IN THE MATTER OF 322 Notices 21theSUN ON THURSDAY | MARCH 3, 2022
THE COMPANIES ACT, 2016
GREAT RETAIL IN THE MATTER OF IN THE MATTER OF THE * SPORTS
SPACE FOR THE COMPANIES ACT 2016 AND COMPANIES ACT 2016
IN THE MATTER OF FIA allow
RENTAL/SALE! AND IN THE MATTER OF XLUTION SDN. BHD. AND Mazepin to race
DAYA POLYMER SDN. BHD. [199401042139 (327827-W)] IN THE MATTER OF NIKITA MAZEPIN (pix) will be allowed
Address: 199401038389 (324073-U) to continue racing for Haas in the Russian, Belarusian F1
Kota Raya Complex (IN MEMBERS’ JOHN HOLLAND Formula One 2022 season, after the drivers to compete under
Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock (In Member’s VOLUNTARY WINDING-UP) RAIL & CIVIL SDN BHD FIA opted to have Russian and neutral flag
50000 Kuala Lumpur Voluntary Winding Up) At a Meeting of Members of the Belarusian drivers compete under a neutral flag.
At a General Meeting of the Members Company duly convened and held at COMPANY NO. Many sports and their head organisations “No Russian/Belarusian national symbols,
Area: of the abovenamed Company held 48 Jalan Kota Laksamana 2/15, Taman 201501038944 (1164265-X) have opted to outright prohibit athletes and colours, flags (uniform, equipment and car)-
4th Floor – 22,390 sf on 28-02-2022, the following special Kota Laksamana, Seksyen 2, 75200 participants of those nationalities from taking should be displayed or anthems should be
resolution was duly passed:- Melaka on Tuesday, 01 March, 2022, the (CREDITORS’ VOLUNTARY part in their representative environments, played at international/zone competitions, until
Other Floors – “THAT the Company be wound up following special resolutions were duly WINDING-UP) following the invasion of Ukraine by Vladimir further notice.”
From 205 sf to 2,238 sf voluntarily pursuant to section 439(1) passed:- NOTICE OF A
(b) of the Companies Act 2016 and 1. That the Company will be liquidated by Additionally, the FIA reiterated their
For viewing appointment, that Mr. Lai Chung En and Ms. Chan way of Members’ Voluntary Winding MEETING OF CREDITORS stance of removing all involvement
please call Bee Lee (f) of StanleyCo Corporate Up. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT
Services Sdn. Bhd., Suite 15, 6th Floor, 2. That Ms Ow Pee Juan of 48 Jalan pursuant to Section 449(1) of in the race calendar of the two
Ms. Sall : 03-2072 2562 IOI Business Park, Bandar Puchong Kota Laksamana 2/15, Taman Kota the Companies Act, 2016, a nations involved in the invasion
Jaya, 47170 Puchong, Selangor be and Laksamana, Seksyen 2, 75200 Melaka meeting of creditors of JOHN of Ukraine.
are hereby appointed as Liquidators be appointed as Liquidator to act for HOLLAND RAIL & CIVIL SDN Putin’s forces. The statement added that
for the purpose of such winding up the purpose of winding-up of the BHD will be held at 221B, Jalan That followed the International there would be “no
with all powers given under section Company’s affairs and distributing Mahkota, Taman Maluri, 55100 Olympic Association calling on all international/zone
322 Notices 456 and the Eleventh Schedule of the its assets. Kuala Lumpur on March 22, sports to ban athletes from competition to take place in
Companies Act 2016.” 3. That the said Liquidator be authorised 2022 at 11.00am. Russia and Belarus, until
NOTICE OF APPLICATION Dated this 03-03-2022 to divide amongst the members in The winding-up of the participation in international further notice” as well as no
FOR VOLUNTARY WINDING KONG TECK FONG specie or kind, the whole or any part company commenced on events, with FIFA and UEFA flags, symbols or anthems of
UP OF LIMITED LIABILITY Director of the assets of the Company and February 24, 2022 and I was responding shortly the two nations.
may, for such purpose, set such value appointed interim liquidator by afterwards to ban clubs and The Russian Grand Prix
PARTNERSHIP IN THE MATTER OF as she deem fair upon any property the directors of the Company. national teams from those remains cancelled for the 2022
(Section 50(4)(a) of the THE COMPANIES ACT 2016 to be divided as aforesaid and may This meeting is summoned in federations from
Limited Liability Partnerships determine how such division shall be order that the creditors may, tournaments. season, with the FIA statement
AND IN THE MATTER OF carried out as between the members. if they so wish, exercise their However, motor racing’s noting it has been removed from the
Act 2012) DAYA POLYMER SDN. BHD. Teh Inn Jye rights:- top body has stopped short of calendar for “reasons of Force Majeure”.
Notice is hereby given that 199401038389 (324073-U) Director (a) To appoint a liquidator for that level of outright removal The move means Mazepin is set to continue
WANG & PARTNERS PLT Date this 03rd day of March, 2022 of Russian and Belarusian as one of Haas’ racers, though the F1 team have
(202104001899 (LLP0028530- (In Member’s the purpose of winding-up drivers, officials and other yet to respond fully. A Haas spokesman said
LGN)) will be making an Voluntary Winding Up) IN THE MATTER OF the affairs of the Company. competitors, instead insisting they following the FIA statement: “At this time we
application to the Registrar of Notice is hereby given that the THE COMPANIES ACT, 2016 (b) Any other business that will be able to continue in their roles decline to comment.”
Limited Liability Partnerships Creditors of the above Company, may be properly conducted. under the “FIA flag”, “in accordance with Haas recently removed the branding of
for a declaration of dissolution which is being voluntarily wound up, AND Dated this March 3, 2022 International Olympic Committee Russian sponsor Uralkali from its car following
pursuant to section 50(2) of the are required on or before 03-04-2022 IN THE MATTER OF recommendations”. the country’s invasion of Ukraine.
Limited Liability Partnerships to send in their names and addresses XLUTION SDN. BHD. Wong Soon Fong “No Russian/Belarusian national teams to They ran a plain white livery at the testing
Act 2012 within seven (7) days with particulars of their debts and [199401042139 (327827-W)] Interim Liquidator participate in international/zone competitions session in Barcelona last week, removing the
after the publication of this claims and of any security held by c/o SFW Consulting Sdn Bhd (e.g. FIA Motorsport Games), until further Russian flag colours.
notice. Any partner or creditor of them and the names and addresses (IN MEMBERS’ 221B, Jalan Mahkota, Taman notice,” read a statement from the governing The move left Mazepin’s future in doubt as
the LLP desiring to object to the of their Solicitors (if any) to the VOLUNTARY WINDING-UP) organisation. Uralkali was founded by the racer’s father
application may do so in writing undersigned Liquidators at Suite 15, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Maluri, Cheras “Russian/Belarusian drivers, individual Dmitry. – The Independent
to the Companies Commission of 6th Floor, IOI Business Park, Bandar creditors of the above Company are 55100 Kuala Lumpur competitors and officials to participate in
Malaysia within thirty (30) days Puchong Jaya, 47170 Puchong, required to send in their names and Tel. No. 03-92811639 international/zone competitions only in their
from the date of this notice. Selangor and if so required by notice addresses and the particulars of their
Dated this: 3rd March 2022 in writing from the said Liquidators debts or claims and the names and 322 Notices
WANG SZE MIN are by their Solicitors or personally to addresses of their solicitors (if any), to
PARTNER come and prove their debts or claims the undersigned (the Liquidator of the DALAM MAHKAMAH TINGGI
24, Jalan Sulam, at such time and place as shall be said Company) at the below mentioned MALAYA DI JOHOR BAHRU
Taman Sentosa, specified in such notice or in default address by 5.00 p.m. on 04th day of
80150 Johor Bahru, Johor. thereof they will be excluded from the April, 2022:- DALAM NEGERI JOHOR
benefit of any distribution made before c/o Profession & Business Consultants DARUL TAKZIM, MALAYSIA
322 Notices such debts or claims are proved. PETISYEN PENGGULUNGAN neutral capacity and under the “FIA flag”, subject
Dated this 03-03-2022 Sdn Bhd to specific commitment and adherence to the
CHAN BEE LEE (F) (197801003873 (40888-X)) SYARIKAT FIA’s principles of peace and political neutrality,
DALAM MAHKAMAH TINGGI LAI CHUNG EN 48 Jalan Kota Laksamana 2/15 NO: JA – 28NCC – 19 – 02 / 2022 until further notice.
MALAYA DI STIAH ALAM DALAM Liquidators Dalam perkara mengenai Seksyen
NEGERI SELANGOR DARUL EHSAN, Taman Kota Laksamana 464 dan 465 Akta Syarikat, 2016 Fury ‘supremely confident’
IN THE HIGH COURT OF Seksyen 2, 75200 Melaka
MALAYSIA PETISYEN MALAYA AT SHAH ALAM The creditors (either through their Dan
NO: BA-33-606-12/2021 IN THE STATE OF SELANGOR solicitors or personally) who do not Dalam perkara mengenai TERATAI
file their debts and claims on or before AUTO SDN. BHD. (No. Syarikat:
Dalam perkara mengenai Seksyen DARUL EHSAN the specified date and time above will 199601019635/391987-P)
53, 54(b) dan (d), 76 dan 77 Akta (COMMERCIAL DIVISION) be excluded from the benefits of any
Membaharui Undang-undang COMPANIES WINDING-UP distribution made. Antara
(Perkahwinan Dan Penceraian) 1976 NO.: BA-28NCC-90-02/2022 Ow Pee Juan HONG CHOW LAN ahead of Whyte showdown
(Akta 164) In the matter of Section 465(1) (e) Liquidator (No. K/P: 711014-01-5264)
and (h) and Section 466(1)(a) of the Date this 03rd day of March, 2022
ANTARA Companies Act 2016; …PEMPETISYEN WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury said Deontay Wilder to become WBC champion,
LIM SOON SENG IN THE HIGH COURT OF MALAYA DAN he is “supremely confident” of defeating will face mandatory challenger Whyte after a
(No. K/P: 641129-10-5883) AND AT SHAH ALAM TERATAI AUTO SDN. BHD. Dillian Whyte when the two Britons meet in deal to fight Ukraine’s WBA, WBO, IBF and IBO
In the matter of Milik Mestika Sdn. IN THE STATE OF (No. Syarikat: April with Fury’s title on the line. champion Oleksandr Usyk for the undisputed
... PEMPETISYEN SUAMI Bhd. (Registration No.: 200101009663 199601019635/391987-P) heavyweight title fell apart.
[545419-P]); SELANGOR DARUL EHSAN The undefeated Fury (31-0-1), who beat
DAN (COMMERCIAL DIVISION) …RESPONDEN Whyte has been waiting years for a shot at
HO CHOW MOI AND COMPANIES WINDING-UP IKLAN PETISYEN the world title as the WBC’s top-ranked
(No. K/P: 660625-10-5536) In the matter of the Companies (Winding NO.: BA-28NCC-89-02/2022 SILA AMBIL PERHATIAN bahawa satu contender.
-Up) Rules 1972 In the matter of Section 465(1) (e) Petisyen Penggulungan terhadap
... RESPONDEN ISTERI and (h) and Section 466(1)(a) of the Syarikat tersebut di atas oleh “I am very, very confident,” Fury told a
Between Companies Act 2016; Mahkamah Tinggi ini telah pada 21 news conference yesterday. “I am not down
NOTIS PENYAMPAIAN GANTI HIGHLAND PALM PRODUCE SDN. BHD. Februari, 2022 dikemukakan kepada to earth – I am on top of it.
BENTUK IKLAN (Registration No.: 198701000992 AND Mahkamah Tinggi ini oleh HONG
[159658-V]) In the matter of Dupont & Leosk CHOW LAN dan bahawa Petisyen “There’s not a 1% chance that I will lose
Kepada: Enterprises Sdn. Bhd. (Registration No.: ini telah diperintahkan untuk di 322 Notices 322 Notices the fight – I know I cannot lose. In the latter
HO CHOW MOI ...PETITIONER 198401016309 [128866-P]); dengar di hadapan Mahkamah part of my career, I have to be supremely
Yang beralamat di: And Tinggi Malaya di Johor Bahru pada 5 IN THE MATTER OF To the biological parents of confident in my ability – which I am.
No. 1133, Taman Derga Jaya, MILIK MESTIKA SDN. BHD. AND April, 2022 dan sebarang Pemiutang THE COMPANIES ACT 2016 a girl named Anjali born on
Jalan Datuk Kumbar, (Registration No.: 200101009663 In the matter of the Companies atau Penyokong Syarikat tersebut 29 July 2008 at 5.02 am at “If I am daft enough to get hit by him then
05300 Alor Setar, Kedah. [545419-P]) (Winding -Up) Rules 1972 yang berhasrat untuk menyokong AND 204 Kampung Chetty, Batu I don’t deserve to be heavyweight
atau membantah satu Perintah IN THE MATTER OF Ferringhi Pulau Pinang. champion.”
AMBIL PERHATIAN bahawa suatu ...RESPONDENT Between Penggulungan dikeluarkan di atas ALAM RIA CONSORTIUM SDN. BHD. Kindly contact our firm, Messrs
tindakan telah dimulakan terhadap ADVERTISEMENT OF PETITION HIGHLAND PALM PRODUCE SDN. BHD. Petisyen, boleh menghadirkan diri (REGISTRATION NO. Ruby Anthoa & Partners at Fury is set to receive 80% of the purse and
kamu di dalam Mahkaınah Tinggi NOTICE is hereby given that a petition (Registration No.: 198701000992 pada masa pendengaran samada 199301016253 (270993-H) No. 12, Jalan Anggerik Vanilla Whyte the remaining 20%.
di Shah Alam dalam Guaman No. for the winding-up of the above-named [159658-V]) secara sendiri atau melalui Peguam (IN MEMBERS’ VOLUNTARY WINDING UP) 31/100C, Kota Kemuning,
BA-33-606-12/2021 oleh Lim company by the High Court was, on the untuk tujuan tersebut dan sesalinan At an Extraordinary General Meeting of the 40460 Shah Alam, Selangor Whyte did not attend the event, opting to
Soon Seng dan Mahkamah telah 8th day of February, 2022 presented ...PETITIONER Petisyen akan dibekalkan kepada members of ALAM RIA CONSORTIUM SDN. Darul Ehsan or contact us at remain at his training camp in Portugal, with
memerintahkan bahawa penyampaian by HIGHLAND PALM PRODUCE SDN. And Pemiutang atau Penyokong syarikat BHD. duly convened and held at Unit 20-05, 03-51318106 with regards Fury and Warren saying he was unhappy
Petisyen untuk Perceraian bertarikh BHD. (Registration No.: 198701000992 DUPONT & LEOSK ENTERPRISES SDN. tersebut yang menghendakinya Level 20, Q Sentral, 2A Jalan Stesen Sentral to the Adoption Petition No. about the terms of the contract.
28.11.2021, Afidavit oleh Pempetisyen [159658-V]). And that the said petition BHD. oleh mereka yang menandatangani 2, Kuala Lumpur Sentral, 50470 Kuala Lumpur, NA-58-3-02/2022 wherein an
menyokong Petisyen diikrarkan oleh is directed to be heard before the Court (Registration No.: 198401016309 di bawah setelah membayar caj W.P. Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday, 23 February application has been submitted “We ticked all the boxes and he signed the
Lim Soon Seng pada 28.11.2021, sitting at Shah Alam at 9.00 o’clock in [128866-P]) teratur untuk sedemikian Alamat 2022 the following Special Resolution was duly to Court for the adoption of the contract and now he’s trying to renegotiate,”
Pengakuan Penyampaian, Notis the forenoon, on the 19th day of May, Pempetisyen adalah di No. D-2-4, passed:- said girl. Warren said.
Prosiding bertarikh 02.12.2021 2022; and any creditor or contributory of ...RESPONDENT Stulang View Condo, Jalan Kuning, THAT the Company be wound up voluntarily Kindly take notice that the
dan Notis Perlantikan Peguamcara the said Company desiring to support or ADVERTISEMENT OF PETITION Taman Pelangi, 80400 Johor Bahru, by way of Members’ Voluntary Winding Up said matter has been fixed “I thought he would have come here to be
bertarikh 28.10.2021 (kemudian oppose the making of an order on the NOTICE is hereby given that a petition Johor. pursuant to Section 439(1)(b) of the Companies for Hearing on 18th March a part of big-time boxing. He’s never been
ini disebut sebagai “Dokumen said Petition may appear at the time for the winding-up of the above-named Peguamcara Pempetisyen adalah Act 2016 AND THAT Agnes Wong Ling Lee (NRIC 2022 at 9.00 am at Seremban involved in a fight of this magnitude, and
Perceraian” tersebut) kepada kamu of hearing by himself or his counsel company by the High Court was, on the Tetuan Tay L. E. & Co., Peguambela No. 720710-13-5598) of Unit 20-05, Level 20, Sessions Court wherein your likely won’t be ever again.
dalam tindakan tersebut hendaklah for that purpose; and a copy of the 8th day of February, 2022 presented & Peguamcara, No. 50A, Jalan Abiad, Q Sentral, 2A Jalan Stesen Sentral 2, Kuala attendance as the biological
dilaksanakan ınelalui iklan ini dan petition will be furnished to any creditor by HIGHLAND PALM PRODUCE SDN. Taman Tebrau Jaya, 80400 Johor Lumpur Sentral, 50470 Kuala Lumpur, W.P. parents is required. “For him to not be here and be a part of
dengan menampalkannya di tempat or contributory of the said Company BHD. (Registration No.: 198701000992 Bahru, Johor. Kuala Lumpur be and is hereby appointed as Kindly take further notice this, it messes up his legacy.”
yang ketara pada alamat diatas requiring the same by the undersigned [159658-V]). And that the said petition …………………………. Liquidator of the Company for the purpose of that if you fail to be present
serta di papan notis Mahkamah on payment of the regulated charge of is directed to be heard before the Court Tetuan Tay L. E. & Co., such winding up, with all the powers given by in Court on the said date and Fury, who has suggested on multiple
Tinggi di Shah Alam dan bahawa the same. sitting at Shah Alam at 9.00 o’clock in Peguamcara Pempetisyen Section 456 of the Companies Act 2016. time, an Adoption Order will be occasions that he could walk away from the
penampalan dan pengiklanan yang The Petitioner’s address is at No. 21 the forenoon, on the 19th day of May, Nota:- Sesiapa yang mempunyai niat AGNES WONG LING LEE granted in the absence of your sport, addressed his potential retirement in
sedemikian hendaklah dianggap (1st Floor), Jalan Ali, 84000 Muar, Johor 2022; and any creditor or contributory untuk menghadiri pada pendengaran Liquidator presence. the news conference.
sebagai penyampaian yang sempurna Darul Takzim. of the said Company desiring to support Petisyen mesti menyerah atau Kuala Lumpur Dated 1st day of March, 2022
dan cukup 14 hari selepas tarikh The Petitioner’s solicitors are Messrs. or oppose the making of an order on the mengeposkan kepada Tetuan Tay L. 3 March 2022 …………………………… “This could be the final fight of my career,
terakhir penampalan dan/atau Kee Sern, Siu & Huey of 468-11E(2), 2nd said Petition may appear at the time of E. & Co., yang bernama di atas satu IN THE MATTER OF I’m retiring after this,” he said. “US$150 million
pengiklanan tersebut. Jika kamu Floor, Block C, Rivercity, Jalan Sultan hearing by himself or his counsel for notis bertulis akan niatnya untuk THE COMPANIES ACT 2016 Messrs Ruby Anthoa & (RM645m) in the bank, healthy, young, I’m
tidak memasukkan kehadiran dalam Azlan Shah (formerly Jalan Ipoh), 51200 that purpose; and a copy of the petition berbuat demikian. Notis tersebut Partners going to buy a massive yacht. I am going to
tempoh 14 hari selepas penyampaian Kuala Lumpur. will be furnished to any creditor or mesti mencatit nama dan alamat AND sit back with a hot blonde and a pina colada
Dokumen Perceraian tersebut kepada contributory of the said Company orang tersebut, atau sekiranya ia IN THE MATTER OF Solicitors for the Applicant thinking ‘you know what, I made it’.”
kamu, termasuk hari penyampaian, sgd requiring the same by the undersigned adalah satu firma, nama dan alamat ALAM RIA CONSORTIUM SDN. BHD. This Notice is issued by Messrs
penghakiman itu boleh diberikan …………………………… on payment of the regulated charge of firma tersebut atau peguamcaranya (REGISTRATION NO. 199301016253 Ruby Anthoa & Partners, The fight will take place at London’s
terhadap atau berhubungan dengan Messrs. Kee Sern, Siu & Huey the same. (sekiranya ada) dan mesti Solicitors for the Applicant Wembley Stadium on April 23. – Reuters
kamu sebagaimana yang difikir patut Solicitors for the Petitioner The Petitioner’s address is at No. 21 diserahkan atau sekiranya diposkan (270993-H) with address at No. 12, Jalan
dan suaimanfaat oleh Mahkamah. Note: (1st Floor), Jalan Ali, 84000 Muar, Johor dalam jangkamasa yang munasabah (IN MEMBERS’ VOLUNTARY WINDING UP) Anggerik Vanilla 31/100C, Kota
Any person who intends to appear on Darul Takzim. supaya ia sampai kepada yang NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the creditors Kemuning, 40460 Shah Alam,
Bertarikh pada 24.02.2022. the hearing of the said Petition must The Petitioner’s solicitors are Messrs. dinamakan di atas tidak lewat pukul of the abovenamed Company, which is being Selangor Darul Ehsan.
serve on or send by post to the above- Kee Sern, Siu & Huey of 468-11E(2), 11:00 pagi pada 4 April, 2022. wound up voluntarily, are required, on or before
t.t named solicitors, notice in writing of his 2nd Floor, Block C, Rivercity, Jalan Iklan Petisyen ini telah difailkan oleh the Tuesday, 5 April 2022, being the day for
............................... intention so to do. The notice must state Sultan Azlan Shah (formerly Jalan Tetuan Tay L. E. & Co., Peguambela that purpose or fixed by the undersigned, the
Tetuan Azam-Malek & Soh the name and address of the person, Ipoh), 51200 Kuala Lumpur. & Peguamcara, No. 50A, Jalan Abiad, Liquidator of the said Company, to send their
Peguamcara bagi Plaintif or, if a firm, the name and address of Taman Tebrau Jaya, 80400 Johor names and addresses with particulars of their
the firm, and must be signed by the sgd Bahru, Johor. Tel : 07 - 331 4455 debts or claims, and the names and addresses
Notis Penyampaian Ganti Bentuk person or firm, or his or their solicitors ………………………… Fax : 07 - 332 4455 of their solicitors, if any, to the undersigned,
Iklan ini difailkan oleh Tetuan Azam- (if any) and must be served, or, if posted, Messrs. Kee Sern, Siu & Huey (Ruj:TLE/2270/HCL/W-UP/ and if so required by notice in writing from
Malek & Soh, peguambela dan must be sent by post in sufficient time Solicitors for the Petitioner L/22/#hd4/M) the said Liquidator, either by their solicitors or
peguamcara bertindak bagi pihak to reach the abovenamed not later Note: personally are to come in and prove their said
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AC MILAN and Inter Milan played out a Milan giants in stalemate
disappointing goalless derby draw in the AC and Inter play out dull cup semifinal first leg draw
first leg of their Italian Cup semifinal Milan were the more dangerous side in the
yesterday. Inter, who are also goalless in four games, are teams held up cards with the word “peace” while a opening exchanges and should really have been
Milan, the nominal home side at a boisterous battling for the Serie A title with Milan and Napoli, message from Milan legend Andriy Shevchenko ahead in the 11th minute when Hernandez burst
San Siro, had the better of the play and who are both two points ahead of Simone pleading for an end to the war in Ukraine was through the centre practically unopposed but
opportunities but could not convert their chances Inzaghi’s side and face off in Naples on Sunday. played on the San Siro’s big screen. could only scuff wide with his right foot.
into goals and head into next month’s second leg
level with their local rivals. “We’re still the best attack in Serie A, we “Italian friends, please make your voices Their inability to capitalise on the numerous
haven’t scored in four games but we’ll be back,” heard… Ukrainians want peace because peace has good positions they worked themselves into was
The away goals rule is still in force in the Italian said Inzaghi. no borders,” Shevchenko said to applause from all summed up when Nicolo Barella was
Cup meaning Milan will have a small advantage four sides of the ground. dispossessed and Rafael Leao burst upfield and
when they are hosted by Inter for the decisive Before yesterday’s derby supporters of both fed Alexis Saelemaekers, whose first touch on the
clash. edge of the area wasn’t good enough.

“We played well, it was difficult but we have The second period started in the same way as
another leg to play,” said Theo Hernandez. the first, with Leao having a curling shot well saved
by Samir Handanovic straight after the restart.
“We’re giving our all and having a great season.
We need to keep going and win. We had a lot of Moments later Alessandro Bastoni did
chances, but if you don’t score you’re not going to brilliantly to block Saelemaekers’ effort after the
win.” Belgian was laid on by Olivier Giroud, who
moments earlier had been screaming for a penalty
Serie A champions Inter were poor and have after Milan Skriniar bundled into the back of him.
now failed to win in their last five matches in all
competitions in a dip in form which has also cost That was about it for major incident as two off-
them their lead in the league. form sides bounced off one another but failed to
conjure up much of interest for almost the entire
5426/2022 02/03/2022 (WED) second half. – AFP

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9253
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3469 4016 9070 7975 8637
7708 9753 6021 9893
2589 0846 2548 8163 8067

3197 9253 8,925,639.54 AC Milan’s Alexis Saelemaekers (right) 8617 + 5469 7433 + 4791
3197 3623 9253 3197 fights for the ball with Inter Milan’s Ivan 4542 + 2654 8077 + 2561
9253 3623 3623 3197 Perisic during the Italian Cup semifinal 2814 + 4756 7506 + 6920
3623 9253 first leg match at the Giuseppe Meazza 4899 + 5210 8665 + 3163
135,916.55 Stadium in Milan yesterday. – AFPPIX 4607 + 6301 9867 + 0441

Blockbuster deal for Mbappe RM24,480,269.30

3197 PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN have offered According to L’Equipe, PSG have 9788 + 8637 8637 + 9788
Kylian Mbappe a new blockbuster presented Mbappe with a two-year deal 9788 + 8067 8067 + 9788
9253 contract to ward off transfer interest from that is worth €50m (RM184m) a year. 8637 + 8067 8067 + 8637
3623 Real Madrid.
MONKEY And that also includes a jaw-dropping RM765,798.30
The new deal would see the €100m (RM460m) signing-on bonus,
Frenchman earn double Cristiano which would make the striker the best- 389 788 + RABBIT RM1,513,333.30
Ronaldo’s wages at Manchester United. paid player in the world.
14748 198 637 + DRAGON RM3,055,381.20
4748 Real Madrid are desperate to snap up For context, United currently pay the
12409 748 the striker in the summer when his deal most in wages for one player in the 388 067 + RAT RM1,070,000.00
80672 48 comes to an end. Premier League, forking out £500,000
(RM2.8m) per-week for Ronaldo.
958078 Their interest is long-term, having 358 617 485 469 257 433 014 791
made offers up to £180 million (RM1.02b) If Mbappe was to accept PSG’s new 954 542 542 654 218 077 012 561
95807 58078 last summer only for PSG to turn them offer, that would see him earn double 992 814 904 756 147 506 406 920
9580 8078 down. what the five-time Ballon d’Or is getting at 494 899 045 210 898 665 763 163
958 078 Old Trafford. 534 607 836 301 179 867 670 441
95 78 The French giants have always been
confident that their prized asset would While the contract would be a huge
not leave, despite the fact that he had amount of money for PSG, it would not
turned down all advances. even totally clear up his future.

But their latest offer could turn the The deal would last only until 2024,
World Cup winner’s head after they put when the issue of Mbappe’s future will
some extraordinary money in front of come up again with Real Madrid already
him. in contention. – Express Newspapers

1 5 12 17 31 57 SIDENETTING clubs fell by the wayside. 788 637 067
62,012,074.29 Voglsammer fires Union
into Cup semis Nice end Versailles’dream run RM681,679.90
3 10 24 25 52 53
10,589,851.37 UNION BERLIN reached the semifinals of AMINE GOUIRI starred as Nice ended 788 + 637 + 067 637 + 067 + 788
the German Cup for the first time in more fourth-tier Versailles’ incredible run with a 788 + 067 + 637 067 + 788 + 637
1 6 13 16 44 45 22 than 20 years yesterday as a late goal by 2-0 victory yesterday to reach their first 637 + 788 + 067 067 + 637 + 788
7,709,090.06 substitute Andreas Voglsammer sealed a French Cup final in 25 years. Christophe
328,211.76 2-1 win over St Pauli. Voglsammer came Galtier’s Nice, also in the hunt for HSSB 1+3D Jackpot 1 RM403,205.30
off the bench to hit the winner in the last- Champions League qualification from won on 27/02/2022!
Toto 4D Jackpot 2 eight tie and send Union into the last four Ligue 1, are bidding for a first major trophy
of the cup for the first time since 2000/01. since lifting the French Cup in 1997. Most
RM369,899 Second-division St Pauli took a first-half supporters would have expected the
Toto 4D Jackpot 2 (i-System) lead in Berlin when a freekick by Ghana hosts, funded by British billionaire Jim
RM17,689 midfielder Daniel-Kofi Kyereh found the Ratcliffe’s Ineos company, to comfortably
back of the net. Union drew level thanks to see off Versailles at the Allianz Riviera. But
won on 27/02/2022 ! Sheraldo Becker’s chip just before the the visitors dug deep and kept the game
halftime whistle. Voglsammer capitalised goalless until the 48th minute, when Nice
on a long pass and a slip by St Pauli took the lead. Young forward Gouiri
defender Jakov Medic to bang in the chested down a cross inside the area and
winner 15 minutes from time. This is only lashed the ball into the top corner to score
the second time in the cup’s 72-year his 12th goal of the season. The semifinal
history that four second-division teams was ended as a contest when Dutch striker
made the quarterfinals, as most of the big Kasper Dolberg found thenet after brilliant
work from Gouiri.

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Klopp throws Zinchenko leads from the front
cold water on
quadruple talk Playing football is best for Alex, says City boss Guardiola after FA Cup win

█ CARL MARKHAM █ MARK MANN-BRYANS Guardiola may have made six changes but his second half but the rest, we controlled difficult
LIVERPOOL manager Jurgen Klopp side boasted 11 full internationals and he praised conditions on the pitch, we adapted well and at
insists it is “crazy” to even think about MANCHESTER CITY boss Pep Fernandinho for his decision to hand the the end the quality of the players made the
winning an unprecedented quadruple. Guardiola said playing football was armband to Zinchenko. difference.”
best for Oleksandr Zinchenko after the
Success in Sunday’s Carabao Cup Ukraine international captained the “Our captain decided to give the armband to Grealish scored his first-ever FA Cup goal
final against Chelsea has secured their visitors to victory in their FA Cup fifth-round clash him, to show how important the situation is,” he following a fine pass from Phil Foden which the
first trophy of the season but there at Peterborough. told ITV Sport ahead of the game. former Aston Villa skipper likened to the kind of
remains a long way to go in the FA Cup, assist provided by Lionel Messi.
Champions League and Premier League. The fullback was given the honour of leading “We are all at the club behind this gesture and
out the Premier League champions as a show of behind my captain, who represents his country.” But it was Mahrez who was singled out for
Norwich await at home in the support against Russia’s invasion of his homeland. special praise by Guardiola after his 19th goal of
overnight fifth round cup tie, Inter Milan After Zinchenko’s name had been cheered in the season broke the deadlock.
visit next week as they attempt to Zinchenko was shown crying at the support all four corners of the Weston Homes Stadium, he
overturn a 2-0 last-16 Champions shown to Ukraine ahead of Saturday’s Premier led City out as he and Peterborough captain “He’s playing the best of his career,” added the
League deficit while the gap to League League win at Everton, where he was an unused Frankie Kent carried a Ukrainian flag. Spaniard.
leaders Manchester City is six points substitute.
with a match in hand. Asked after the game about Zinchenko, “We know the quality Riyad has and he loves to
He played the full 90 minutes yester as second- Guardiola replied: “Yes of course it is not an easy play football. It’s not a profession to him, it’s a joy.
While the general chatter about half efforts from Riyad Mahrez – his 19th of the period for Alex. He would play every single day.
winning all four trophies may be campaign – and Jack Grealish’s first-ever FA Cup
growing Klopp is not even considering goal secured a 2-0 victory and a place in the “Playing football is the best way for him. We are “We know the quality he has. I am proud the
it. quarterfinals. through to the next round and it was a good night most because he loves to play football. For him
knowing the difficulty of the FA Cup away. football is not a profession, it’s a joy.” – The
“No team in the history of English Independent
football has won the quadruple, right? “They started much better than us in the
That is because it is incredibly difficult,”
said Klopp. Uche Ikpeazu celebrates Cardiff super-sub
scoring Cardiff’s Ikpeazu sinks
“We are still behind Manchester City winning goal against Roo’s Rams
(in the Premier League). We are not Derby yesterday. –
close to thinking about any crazy stuff cardiffcityfc.co.uk
like that.
DERBY COUNTY’S Championship relegation in a game in which both sides hit the woodwork
“The only team who could get is us worries deepened as they were beaten by a late before Ikpeazu’s decisive intervention.
because we won the first final but even Uche Ikpeazu goal at Cardiff City.
City, with all the quality they have in the “It’s been a good day. I am really pleased to
last years, couldn’t win the quadruple. Wayne Rooney’s side looked set to claim a top it off with three points, not that we deserved
hard-earned and potentially precious point until three points,” Cardiff manager Steve Morison,
“That says pretty much everything. It substitute Ikpeazu steered home from close who was given a new contract until the end of
is really difficult and that is why nobody range. next season, told BBC Sport.
has to dampen any kind of excitement.
A third straight defeat leaves Derby eight “I thought we were poor tonight - we could
“The reality to win something is you points adrift of safety with just 11 Championship have been better. Tired minds, tired bodies make
have to be focused on the next step and games to play. for not the best decisions, but we have come
not the one after that because if you do quite a way as a group. We are quite resilient. We
that you will struggle.” Cardiff’s first victory in four games lifts them won the game but we want to be better.
to 18th.
Klopp played down the seriousness “Apart from the header when Al (Smithies)
of Harvey Elliott’s celebrations after the Steve Morison’s team look all but safe having makes a great save, they didn’t trouble the goal
Carabao Cup win after the FA asked him moved 16 points clear of the relegation zone, too much.
for an explanation as to why he but concerns are growing for the Rams after
celebrated on the pitch holding a their latest reverse. “It’s tough for Derby – I thought they were
smoke cannister. really good and it’s a kick in the teeth for them.”
There was no doubting their desire in the – Agencies
“Do I think it is the worst thing that Welsh capital, but Rooney’s men came up short
happened in the world of football? No.

“But in the moment I got carried
away and I am nearly four times as old
as him so it can happen.” – The
Independent

RESULTS & STANDINGS

ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE:
Burnley 0 Leicester 2 (Maddison 82,
Vardy 90).
P W D L F A Pts
Man City 27 21 3 3 64 17 66
Liverpool 26 18 6 2 70 20 60
Chelsea 25 14 8 3 49 18 50
Man Utd 27 13 8 6 44 34 47
West Ham 27 13 6 8 46 34 45 ‘Super hungry’ Vardy
Arsenal 24 14 3 7 38 27 45
Tottenham 25 13 3 9 35 32 42
Wolves 26 12 4 10 24 21 40 can fire Foxes, says Rodgers
Southampton 26 8 11 7 34 37 35
Brighton 26 7 12 7 25 30 33
Crystal Palace 27 6 12 9 37 38 30
Leicester 24 8 6 10 39 43 30 █ IAN PARKER
Aston Villa 25 9 3 13 33 37 30 BRENDAN RODGERS believes Jamie Vardy can for us. You see his movement behind, his link-up
Newcastle 25 5 10 10 28 45 25 help fire Leicester up the table after he and play and then he’s always in position to score. It
Brentford 27 6 6 15 27 44 24 James Maddison came off the bench to inspire was a great introduction for him and it was
Leeds 26 5 8 13 29 60 23 the Foxes to a 2-0 victory over Burnley. great to have him back.”
Everton 24 6 4 14 28 41 22
Burnley 25 3 12 10 22 32 21 It was no coincidence that Leicester had not Vardy’s last-minute strike was his 94th
Watford 26 5 4 17 25 47 19 won a Premier League match since beating Premier League goal since turning 30 – breaking
Norwich 26 4 5 17 15 55 17 Liverpool 1-0 on Dec 28 – Vardy has been the record previously held by Ian Wright.
missing since that day with a hamstring injury.
CHAMPIONSHIP: Cardiff 1 Derby 0. And the energy he injected showed how
But the 35-year-old returned for the final 18 important he can be in turning around what has
FA CUP (5th round): Peterborough 0 minutes of this one and it was all he needed to been an indifferent season for Leicester so far.
Manchester City 2 (Mahrez 60, set up fellow substitute Maddison’s 82nd-
Grealish 67), Crystal Palace 2 (Kouyate minute opener and then grab the second “He’s super hungry,” Rodgers added. “It’s
53, Riedewald 82) Stoke 1 (Tymon 58), himself. been frustrating for him being out, watching the
Middlesbrough 1 (Coburn 107) team. Hopefully we can keep him fit now and
Tottenham 0 aet. “It tells you everything,” Rodgers said. “I’m so with one or two other players returning, it’s
happy he could be involved. going to be big over the next few months.”
GERMAN CUP (Quarterfinals): Union
Berlin 2 St Pauli 1. “The thinking was more that it was going to Leicester started the match knowing defeat
be Leeds (on Saturday) but in the last few days would have left them only three points clear of a
FRENCH CUP (Semifinals): Nice 2 he looked really bright, really sharp and he Burnley side who have been fighting relegation
Versailles 0. wanted to come and help the team even if it all season. But instead they moved back into
was only for 15-20 minutes, and that tells you mid-table and celebrated their first clean sheet
everything about his attitude. away from home this campaign.

“Then there’s his energy, he’s a real catalyst “To get two goals and keep a clean sheet
shows that when our concentration is right we
can do it,” Rodgers said. – The Independent

THURSDAY • MARCH 3, 2022 QUOTE OF THE DAY

I am very, very confident. I am not down
to earth – I am on top of it. There’s not a
1% chance that I will lose the fight – I know I
cannot lose… If I am daft enough to get hit by
him (Dillian Whyte) then I don’t deserve to be
heavyweight champion.”

Tyson Fury

Conte points to stability issues as Spurs suffer FA Cup shock

█ JONATHAN VEAL that the coach sometimes has to use the

ANTONIO CONTE insists he has the carrot, sometimes the stick,” he said.
patience to see the job through at “I have to try the right way at the
Tottenham after they were dumped out of individual moment. After Burnley, I used Middlesbrough's
the FA Cup at Middlesbrough. the stick and we won! After Leeds, the Josh Coburn (left)
carrot, we lost. scores his team’s
The Championship side followed up first goal during
their fourth-round giant-killing of “I repeat: the coach has to try to find the English FA Cup
Manchester United with another Premier always the best solution, not because fifth round match
League scalp as teenager Josh Coburn’s you’re upset, frustrated and disappointed. against Tottenham
extratime goal earned a deserved 1-0 win At every moment the situation has to be Hotspur at the
at the Riverside Stadium. very clear. Riverside Stadium
yesterday.
“I know there’s a lot of space for – REUTERSPIX
It was an abject display by Spurs, who improvement for this team and we have to
were condemned to yet another season try to be more stable. Tonight we showed
without a trophy and their campaign that we have a lot of space for
hinges on their ability to produce a late improvement in this aspect.”
surge into the top four. As much as the story will be about
The Italian was previously scathing of Tottenham’s exit, Middlesbrough were
his side after a similar defeat at Burnley last worthy winners and showed their
week, suggesting he might not be the man elimination of Manchester United in the
for the job, but after this loss he remained last round was no fluke.
calm. They were by far the better team and
He said: “In this moment I’m the last could have won in normal time but for a
person, I don’t think about myself. When I number of missed chances.
speak with my players and in my team I say Something special could be brewing
that we have to think about ‘us’, not ‘me’. under Chris Wilder, who has already
“For me no problem and for me got Boro back in the
there is the desire, the will, the Championship promotion
patience to try to continue to work mix, as they reached the last
very hard to improve, to make this eight of the FA Cup for the
team more stable than the past, first time since 2017.
because I think this is the key that “I am very proud of the
can change the situation. performance of everybody,”
“I try every day through the work. Boro boss Chris Wilder said.
Also sometimes to speak. For sure in this “I thought
type of situation you need to find the right the energy that
key to go into the mind of the players, the supporters gave the
because it’s not only sometimes a tactical team was outstanding, it
problem or a technical problem. was my first experience of
“Sometimes you have to try to work and a packed Riverside and it
to push in other aspects, the mental was amazing. The team rose to
aspects and try to stay focused and to work the occasion.
also on the training sessions, to keep “I am an honest manager in my
focusing.” assessment of the game – I would
Conte again explained his dramatic have been deeply disappointed if we had
reaction to the Burnley defeat was a not won that game tonight.
strategic decision and said he has to find “I thought we did more than enough to
the best way of getting the most out of his win against a top side with an outstanding
players. manager and some brilliant individuals in it.
“Sometimes you have to be strong, “To turn over one of the favourites for
sometimes light. My old coaches in Italy, the competition in the fifth round is a
especially Carletto Mazzone, taught me brilliant achievement.” – The Independent
Fall of Roman’s empire
Swiss billionaire approached to buy Chelsea from Abramovich

SWISS billionaire Hansjorg Wyss has quickly. Three other people and I received an penalties. consisting of six to seven investors.”
claimed he has been offered the offer to buy Chelsea from Abramovich on UK prime minister Boris Johnson has Wyss is an 86-year-old businessman
chance to buy Chelsea, according to Tuesday.
reports. The 86-year-old has admitted already ordered asset freezes on many currently residing in the United States and
interest in purchasing the Stamford Bridge “I have to wait four to five days now. Russian individuals and banks and Bryant has boasts a net worth of over £3.8b (RM21b).
club from Roman Abramovich, but only as Abramovich is currently asking far too much. claimed Abramovich is “terrified” of the effect
part of a consortium. You know, Chelsea owe him £2 billion. But such sanctions could have on him and his Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel insists
Chelsea has no money. This means those who operations on UK soil. the Blues will remain “calm in the centre of a
Russian-Israeli billionaire Abramovich is buy Chelsea should compensate storm” amid the realities of war in Europe and
understood to want to retain his ownership of Abramovich.” The Chelsea owner would not receive any issues on the Blues’ club structure.
Chelsea. protection from sanctions through stepping
Abramovich attempted to step back from away from daily control at Stamford Bridge. Asked if he had any worries over Chelsea’s
But that could effectively prove close to the daily running of Chelsea on Saturday, in future, Tuchel replied: “I’m not so sure if I’m
impossible should the UK Government the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Abramovich’s spokesperson told the PA the person to give messages to the fans for
impose sanctions on the 55-year-old, who has news agency on Monday that the Russian- anything other than sport.
owned the west London club since 2003. The Blues boss has tried to hand the Israeli businessman was attempting to broker
“stewardship and care” of Chelsea to the a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine. “We try to be calm here, we are calm in the
Wyss has admitted he will look into the club’s charitable foundation trustees. centre of a storm, of some noise around us
details of any possible deal to buy Chelsea, Swiss billionaire Wyss, who founded that we cannot control and we are not
with the asking price thought to push beyond That led the Charity Commission to medical device firm Synthes USA, insisted he responsible for.
£2 billion (RM11.4b). contact the Stamford Bridge club for more could only consider a deal for Chelsea with a
detail on Abramovich’s plans, after several of clutch of investment partners. “It’s best to stay calm and focus on what we
“Abramovich is one of Putin’s closest the trustees raised concerns over do and what we love, which is sport.
advisers and friends. Like all other oligarchs, technicalities. “I can well imagine starting at Chelsea with
he is also in a panic,” Wyss told Swiss partners,” said Wyss. “But I have to examine “And I think we have a right to be focused
newspaper Blick. Labour MP Chris Bryant has called for the the general conditions first. on sport, and the players have a right to be
UK Government to impose sanctions on focused. And this is what we can tell the fans.
“Abramovich is trying to sell all his villas in Abramovich after a number of Russian “But what I can already say: I’m definitely
England. He also wants to get rid of Chelsea oligarchs have already fallen under such not doing something like this alone. “There is a big situation out there but
there’s a lot of commitment from the players.”
“If I buy Chelsea, then with a consortium – The Independent/Express Newspapers

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