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KING GRACES DSA ... Yang

di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah
Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah
visiting one of the booths at the Asia
Defence Services Exhibition 2022 at
the Malaysia International Trade and
Exhibition Centre in Kuala Lumpur
yesterday. – BERNAMAPIX

No flexibility
█ BY SURAYA ALI oStudy packages forced on students LYFE
newsdesk@the sundaily.com rather than giving them choices ENTERTAINMENT
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SHAH ALAM: Flexible attendance does not encourage students to choose choice is not suitable, we will
and class participation, which subject packages. discuss and give advice on the best Slap that
are aspects of the new 2022/2023 option,” she said. Rock-ed Hollywood
school term that began on March “Our school has limited resources. It The accounts teacher, who also
21, have generated excitement among is not only the money but also the did not want to be named, said
students and parents. facilities and manpower available to most of the time, after some
teach students according to the subject discussion with students and their
However, some are unhappy over the packages of their choice,” she said. parents, they would opt for an
subjects they are forced to take instead appropriate subject package.
of being given a choice based on their The biology teacher, who wished to “We know our students. Most of
interests. remain anonymous, said she them have been with us since Form
understood that not all students have One.
Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) the same aptitude. However, she “So, we can advise them if we feel
candidates are also concerned about believed that the school made decisions the subjects are too heavy or they
whether the Covid-19 endemic phase based on what it could offer. should aim higher.
would affect their studies and “Most of the time, we let students
examination results. She added this would help prevent make the final choice.”
further complications for students. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Checks with academicians revealed Faculty of Education senior lecturer
that although students are allowed to “Of course, we will not offer a pure Dr Bity Salwana Alias said parents and
choose subjects for the SPM science subject package to a student teachers should at least
examination, they do not always have who has failed science and allow Form Five
the final say in the matter. mathematics in Form Three. We will students to choose Turn to
offer a different package that we believe subjects they wish to sit
Students are only offered subject the student can cope with.” for in the SPM —
packages based on their Form Three
Assessment examination results. Another teacher in Kuala Selangor page 2
said her school is more flexible about
There are several subject packages subject choices. examination.
offered by government schools –
Science, Technology, Engineering and “Our school allows students to
Mathematics (STEM), Pure Science, as choose. However, if we feel a student’s
well as Arts and Humanities.

Checks by theSun with a secondary
school teacher revealed that her school

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Sultan proud of Kelantan’s financial performance

KOTA BARU: The Sultan of Kelantan to control operating expenditure the Badang district. recorded for five consecutive years,” million showed that the government
Sultan Muhammad V expressed based on priorities through a “I would like to express and record he said in his royal address at the had spent a certain amount of money
pride over the state government’s comprehensive monetary policy, opening of 14th Kelantan state on capital expenditure for the
financial performance in recent which had a direct impact on the my congratulations for the successful assembly yesterday. people’s welfare, Bernama reported.
years, which showed resilience people through its people-centric performance of the state government
despite a challenging economic projects. in achieving a current account The text of the Sultan’s speech was “I hope that construction projects
environment due to the pandemic. surplus in 2021 of RM47.61 million, read out by Mentri Besar Datuk such as the Pengkalan Kubor-Tak Bai
He cited projects such as the an increase of RM2.17 million or Ahmad Yakob. Sultan Muhammad V bridge and the East Coast Highway
He said that from his observation, Rumah Dhuafat, Al-Musa’adah 4.77% compared with 2020. said the increase in development Project Phase 3 can create a
the state government had managed assistance, and affordable housing in expenditure annually of over RM152 comprehensive highway network.”
“A good performance has been

Regent: I do not Male rape not recognised
want ‘sick’ projects by Malaysian law
in Pahang
o Nation’s Penal Code narrows definition of perpetrator as sexual intercourse.
KUANTAN: The Regent of Pahang man and victim a woman, says lawyer “Section 377 neglects the need for consent
Tengku Hassanal Ibrahim Alam Shah
Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al- █ BY SHIVANI SUPRAMANI alongside these scenarios, the punishment can and criminalises carnal intercourse with or
Mustafa Billah Shah said he does not [email protected] be extended up to 30 years in prison.” without consent, which is extremely insensitive
want any “sick” or delayed projects in the PETALING JAYA: Male rape is not recognised by and discriminative.”
state. Malaysian law, and victims are left out by the In Malaysia, only men can be charged with
justice system in the fight to seek redress, says a rape because the Penal Code narrows the All Women’s Action Society information and
He also said no location in Pahang criminal lawyer. definition of a perpetrator as a man and the communications officer Jernell Tan said both
should be left behind in terms of victim as a woman, he told theSun. sets of rape myths (male and female) are
communication facilities. He argued that laws should be amended to perpetuated by the very same rape culture,
ensure that male victims are given the “Essentially, rape cannot be committed by a which is characterised by not only
He added that the state and federal recognition and justice they deserve. woman against a man and a man against a man, objectification of women’s bodies and
governments should work closely in and hence is not recognised. glamourisation of sexual violence, but also the
implementing urgent and high-impact “The law should protect both genders against “male sexual drive discourse”, whereby men are
projects under the 12th Malaysia Plan any violation of human rights. Going against “If a man is raped by another man, the conventionally expected to be sexually
and the 2022 Budget. one’s will and consent should be enough to recourse is under Section 377 of the Penal Code, aggressive and unable to control their desires.
justify rape. Rape should not be a gender- which criminalises all acts of sodomy. But that
Tengku Hassanal said all available specific crime, it should be a violation of human doesn’t define it as rape, merely as voluntarily “Since the male rape myth example is that
allocations should be spent promptly rights,” said criminal lawyer Dinesh Muthal. having carnal intercourse against the order of men cannot be forced to have sex against their
and correctly so that the people would nature with any man, woman or animal.” will, as rape culture primarily recognises only
enjoy the benefits. “Section 375 of the Penal Code defines rape the ‘male-perpetrator-female-victim’ narrative,
as ‘a man having sexual intercourse with a Dinesh said that unfortunately justice is not male victims are either blamed for being
“This includes the implementation of woman against her will or without her consent,’ truly served in such cases as sexual harassment ‘vulnerable’ to being violated, or have their
flood mitigation projects and the which provides for a punishment of up to 20 and rape are two different things. experiences entirely invalidated,” she said.
development of disaster warning years’ jail with whipping.
systems as well as the improvement of “Malaysian laws do not protect men against Like Dinesh, Tan also pushed for a change in
drainage systems at high-risk disaster “There are also 11 different scenarios the crime of rape committed by a man or a Malaysian laws against sexual crimes.
locations. All departments and agencies specified in the Act – where if rape happens woman against another man. Like 377, the
should expedite the implementation of section does not emphasise the element of “Eradicating patriarchal norms of toxic
approved projects by complying with consent and going against his will before a masculinity that shames male victims to silence
existing rules and procedures. and prevents them from seeking help is crucial
to ensure societal recognition of male victims.”
“I do not want to see any location,
especially in rural areas, that still do not ‘Students have maturity to make decisions’ Prioritise riders’
receive internet coverage. Areas that safety, P-hailing
receive slow internet speed need to be “They have the maturity to make such classes such as Physical Education and firms told
improved from time to time.” decisions and we should guide them if we Islamic Studies, for example, remain
feel they need it. Otherwise, let them compulsory as they offer added value █ BY MUHAMMAD YUSRY
Tengku Hassanal said this at the choose their own paths for the future.” for their education.” [email protected]
opening of the first meeting of the fifth Bity Salwana said all school From The Leadership and Education
session of the 14th Pahang state PETALING JAYA: Malaysian Institute of Road
legislative assembly at Wisma Sri Pahang subjects serve to promote intellectual front Policy lecturer said Malaysia should Safety Research (Miros) urged the public and p-
yesterday. and emotional balance in students. page not only churn out intellectual hailing companies to play their roles in keeping
roads safe and not blame food delivery riders as
He ordered the state government to “Students might not want to sit for a students, but also all-rounders who can a major cause of accidents.
speed up efforts to establish new particular paper in the SPM, but attending face challenges.
settlements to evacuate those often Based on police statistics between January
affected by floods. and August last year, there were a total of 321
accidents involving p-hailing riders nationwide,
The Regent also touched on actions of with 36 fatalities.
the government led by Mentri Besar
Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail to Miros president Dr Wong Shaw Voon said a
help flood victims with various forms of p-hailing job not only requires riders to use
assistance amounting to RM71 million. – motorcycles to deliver their goods, but also read
Bernama maps of areas they travel to.

INTRICATE Wong said motorcycles generally are not
WORK ... designed to travel far and fast while helmets can
Omar Juree, 62, only provide limited protection.
a differently-
abled craftsman “The speed limit for protecting riders is
putting the 30kmh but if they travel faster, the impact
finishing during accidents can result in serious injuries.”
touches to a
Penang ferry He said efforts to make roads safer require
replica at his the cooperation of all stakeholders.
home in Air
Itam, George “Consumers should complain to p-hailing
Town. – MASRY companies and the authorities if they notice
CHE riders being reckless on the road.”
ANI/THESUN
Companies should provide riders with
training, and performance reviews should be
conducted to determine the number of traffic
violations they make and if necessary, impose a
suspension of duties, he said.

He said p-hailing companies should provide
alternative routes to riders when there are road
hazards reported on certain roads.

“If riders strictly follow safety guidelines, and
consumers provide positive feedback, it will
encourage riders to obey traffic rules.”

Wong was appointed chairman of Miros in
February, succeeding Datuk Suret Singh.

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Offer affordable TOUGH GOING ... Ariffin Ismail, 75, using a trishaw to collect recyclables in
Ramadan buffets, Kuala Terengganu. He is able to make about RM25 on a good day. – BERNAMAPIX
hotels and
restaurants urged Important for students to
master both BM, English
MALACCA: Hotel operators and restaurants
should offer Ramadan buffets at reasonable o Opportunities abound for those who are bilingual or, well in Bahasa Malaysia,” she said.
prices in order to attract more customers, said better still, multilingual, says PAGE president Bity Salwan said Malaysians should not
Malacca Chief Minister Datuk Seri Sulaiman
Md Ali. █ BY SURAYA ALI Furthermore, according to Noor Azimah, brush aside their own language just because
[email protected] if a Malaysian graduate is able to master they want to learn another.
“Do not just look at prices but go for SHAH ALAM: The debate on which language English, he or she may someday join a
volume in business to make it a win-win to prioritise in Malaysian schools has been multinational company whose main “Malaysians must first master their own
situation. I believe hotel operators can very long and caused much confusion for language is English. language and then they can add other
maintain prices at previous levels,” he told students. language skills too but never push it (own
reporters after launching the Leypark Station “If one day this graduate has to deal with language) aside,” she said.
and Mega Bazaar at Dataran Sejarah on Parent Action Group for Education (PAGE) the Malaysian government or Indonesian
Sunday night. president Datin Noor Azimah Abdul Rahim government, they must also have a very Noor Azimah and Bity Salwana were
said it is important for students to master both good command of Bahasa Malaysia,” she commenting on the government’s decision to
Also present was Hang Tuah Jaya languages. said. emphasise the empowerment of the Malay
Municipal Council president Datuk Shadan language, which includes compelling foreign
Othman. She added some subjects must be taught in Noor Azimah opined it is always good to be students to learn Bahasa Malaysia.
English, such as Mathematics and Science, bilingual or even multilingual, as the
Sulaiman said the state government will while the Bahasa Malaysia used in schools opportunities that come with the ability to Last week, Prime Minister Datuk Sri Ismail
work together with the Domestic Trade and must be the official Bahasa Malaysia and not speak more than one language are even Sabri Yaakob announced that Bahasa
Consumer Affairs Ministry to ensure traders local dialect or slangs. greater. Malaysia will be used at official government
comply with price control regulations. functions abroad only when English is not the
“It is important to master English as it is the Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Faculty host country’s national language.
“We understand the current price hike is language used by many overseas ... but we of Education senior lecturer Dr Bity Salwana
due to higher (crude) oil and palm oil prices. must remember Indonesia will be the next Alias said there is no excuse for a Malaysian He also said that he will propose to Asean
We will intensify our monitoring in powerhouse and the ability to master Bahasa not being able to speak Bahasa Malaysia. leaders on the use of Bahasa Malaysia as
accordance with federal instructions and will Malaysia will also be an advantage,” she said. Asean’s second language.
act accordingly,” he added. “It is downright shocking and
embarrassing if a Malaysian fails to converse Former Cabinet minister Tan Sri Rafidah
He also said the Malacca Free Business Aziz said the decision is a backward move that
programme introduced by the state does not help Malaysians to progress in the
government in 2020 would be continued this modern world.
Ramadan.
She said Malaysians only stand to lose out if
Sulaiman said traders can conduct their there is no focus on mastering English.
businesses in any suitable location, including
in front of their homes, as long as it does not Telcos urged to upgrade rural internet services
disrupt traffic or affect the safety of customers.
PAPAR: Communications and Multimedia doing it, it will be delayed. And we (the National Digital Network (Jendela) Plan to
“Apply for a licence with local authorities Minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa yesterday government) only provide the infrastructure increase connectivity in Papar, including
(PBT), and PBT will approve it. But they have urged telecommunication companies (telcos) while services are still handled by the telcos building five new telecommunication towers,
to comply with hygiene requirements in the in the country to be more proactive in and not by the government. I hope there will with two of them already completed.
business area and the standard operating upgrading internet services at existing be better cooperation, which has been good
procedures. telecommunication towers, especially in rural so far. He said 74 out of 75 transmitter stations
and remote areas. had been upgraded to 4G network, with plans
“At the Leypark station night market, “I’m not asking (the telcos) to go to places for a total of 3,570 premises in the district to
traders said they would continue their He said more proactive participation from that require huge investments but to upgrade have fibre optic network.
business as usual throughout Ramadan,” he the telcos involved is needed in efforts to help the service at existing towers so that it is in line
said. the government increase internet coverage, with our ongoing efforts to improve the So far, he said, a total of 2,534 premises
thus ensuring people in these areas will also transmitter stations in accordance with 4G have been equipped with fibre optics, with
Sulaiman said after Hari Raya, the state enjoy more efficient and quality internet services,” he told reporters here yesterday. work on 1,036 other premises ongoing; while
government plans to hold activities such as access. two locations are ready for the Wireless
drawing, busking and public speaking on the Earlier, Annuar observed two Broadband Services project, with one still
stage as an added value to the location, which He also hoped to see telcos be more telecommunication towers located in being implemented.
is now gaining popularity. proactive in boosting the government’s desire Kampung Daingin and Kampung Gadong
to expand connectivity and increase internet and also visited the Keluarga Malaysia Annuar said three schools in Papar have
So far, 90 traders are operating at Leypark quality, besides efforts being carried out by (Malaysian Family) Digital Economy Centres been identified for the implementation of the
Station, and 17 of them have been affected by the Malaysian Communications and (PEDi) in Kampung Langkuas, Kinarut near Point of Presence for Phase one and six
the Covid-19 pandemic. Multimedia Commission (MCMC) through here. schools (Phase two) in efforts to ensure
the Universal Services Provision (USP) fund. broadband network and coverage could be
Meanwhile, Shadan said three Aidilfitri Meanwhile, Annuar said the government better expanded to populated areas
bazaars will be operating during Ramadan, “This is because if it is only the government had implemented various initiatives via the surrounding the schools. – Bernama
namely at Leypark Station, Mydin Ayer Keroh
and Kipmall Bachang. – Bernama

Ministry to probe
price hike cases
thoroughly

KUALA TERENGGANU: The Domestic Trade
and Consumer Affairs Ministry has given an
assurance that it will investigate every case of
excessive price increase in detail and
comprehensively at every stage of distribution
to prevent profiteering activities.

Its deputy minister, Datuk Rosol Wahid,
said every complaint of unreasonable price
increase will be investigated starting from
manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and
retailers to find out the cause.

He said as a country with an open
economic system, the price of goods is
determined by demand and supply factors
and traders can determine any change in the
price of goods, but it is subject to the
enforcement of the Price Control and Anti-
Profiteering Act (AKHAP) 2011.

“We cannot avoid this price increase due to
various factors, but it is unreasonable if the
profits earned at each stage of distribution of
the goods burden the consumers.

“If our investigation finds that the price
increase is unreasonable and there is
profiteering element based on purchase
documents in each chain, then they will be
subject to action under AKHAP 2011,” he told
reporters after the Terengganu media
appreciation ceremony here on Sunday.

He added that more than 2,200
enforcement officers with the assistance of
about 1,000 price monitoring officers will
monitor business activities at Ramadan
bazaars nationwide this year. - Bernama

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Selangor sultan visits Serdang Hospital invasive cardiology lab

SERDANG: The Sultan of Selangor, His Highness arrived at Serdang his maiden visit to Serdang Hospital emergency treatment to heart attack pacemaker, electrophysiology
Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, Hospital, which houses the were Selangor Mentri Besar Datuk patients by pioneering the procedure, and structural heart
yesterday visited the Invasive laboratory, at 10am and spent almost Seri Amirudin Shari, Health Minister ST-elevation myocardial infarction disease.
Cardiology Laboratory (ICL) which is one and a half hours at the facility, Khairy Jamaluddin and Health networks. The laboratory has also Sultan Sharafuddin was also given
the main referral centre for national which has been in operation since Director-General Tan Sri Dr Noor conducted more than 50,000 invasive a briefing on the development of
cardiology and cardiothoracic 2016. Hisham Abdullah. procedures, including angiogram Selangor health facilities by Khairy.
services here. and angioplasty, implantation of – Bernama
Also accompanying the sultan in ICL is also active in providing

Hospitality sector all set Local vaccines yet to
be commercialised

to help revive economy KUALA LUMPUR: All Covid-19 vaccine
candidates that are being developed in the
o Govt must come up with effective marketing strategies Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel country have yet to be commercialised.
and incentives to woo more visitors, say stakeholders Agents (Matta) honorary treasurer and
spokesman Nigel Wong said the travel and Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and
█ BY SIVAA TANGAI RAJU reopening borders to stimulate the economy. tourism industry will take time to return to Innovation Datuk Ahmad Amzad Hashim said
[email protected] “City and business hotels will be the first to normalcy due to differing travel protocols in the vaccine candidates must undergo research
PETALING JAYA: Two years after Malaysia some countries. and development process, clinical and
closed its borders amid a global pandemic, the gain, particularly those located at the country’s preclinical studies before they can be
country is set to reopen fully on April 1. entry points. These are also the ones that had He said border reopening regulations must commercialised.
suffered the most during the closure due to its be clear and concise, with no opportunity for
But the question is whether the nation’s high dependency on international arrivals. debate and misinterpretations. “Every step of the vaccine production must
economic stability will be restored, especially comply with regulations and standards set by
the hospitality industry, which suffered “With the reopening, marketing is crucial to “Matta has already been preparing for the the National Pharmaceutical Regulatory
immensely during the Covid-19 recovery battle. return Malaysia to the world travel map. We are border reopenings long before the Agency as well as international organisations,”
already late in comparison with neighbouring government’s announcement. We will be Ahmad Amzad said during question and
Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) CEO countries, so we need to catch up with more organising the Matta Fair in anticipation of the answer session at the Dewan Rakyat yesterday.
Yap Lip Seng, who expressed delight at the incentives for travel and tourism stakeholders uptake in travel, and also launch our digital
government’s decision to relax international such as airlines to bring in more passengers. platform, which will serve Malaysians and He was replying to Senator Datuk Paul Igai
travel restrictions, said the hotel industry would target foreign tourists looking for travel who wanted to know the manufacturing status
be the first to gain and contribute to the “The end of the tunnel is near, but exiting it packages in the country. of local Covid-19 vaccines.
country’s economic growth. requires more than just reopening borders. It
includes intensifying tourism marketing and “We have, together with the Travel Safe Ahmad Amzad said the country was
He said MAH has been implementing promotions to sell Malaysia to the world, along Alliance of Malaysia, launched a Travel Safe developing two types of vaccines – inactivated
precautionary measures, including assisting with efforts to establish vaccinated travel lanes accreditation programme for our members to and messenger ribonucleic acid or mRNA
hotels in completing testing procedures for with countries that have yet to reopen their help them prepare for foreign tourist arrivals vaccines.
passengers as specified by the government to borders.” and to instil confidence in Malaysia as a safe,
ensure hassle-free travel for arriving tourists. clean and attractive destination to visit. “The production of the inactivated vaccine
Yap emphasised that the government plays a was at the preclinical study phase, and proof of
Yap added the country needs to come up vital role in ensuring healthcare facilities and “Tourism recovery will still take some time as concept study, which started in February, was
with effective marketing strategies to showcase services are readily available for passengers and not all countries have the same travel protocols. expected to complete by July,” he said, adding
Malaysia to the world, rather than just also industries such as travel operators, hotels that data analysis would be conducted and
and airlines when the need arises. “It will also take time for airlines to start completed by end of December.
flying at full capacity.
“The mRNA-based vaccine is at the
“Given the continuing global uncertainty, laboratory stage involving in-vitro transcription
travellers may opt to plan their trips for later in on the first cell line culture. It is expected to be
the year,” he said. completed by December. If the proof of concept
on these two vaccines is successful, the
production of these vaccines will be continued
through laboratories, which would adhere to
the Good Laboratory Practice and Good
Manufacturing Practice,” he said. - Bernama

Poverty unit to WINNING PRODUCT ... Assoc Prof Azila Azmi from Universiti Teknologi Mara Penang US approves RM1b in
help urban poor showing the harumanis based sanitisers which she and her team developed. Their effort won security assistance
them a silver medal at the Virtual Asia Innovation show 2022 held in March. – BERNAMAPIX
KUALA LUMPUR: The Federal Territories KUALA LUMPUR: The United States (US) has
Ministry has set up a poverty unit at the ministry approved about US$230 million, which is about
and agencies’ levels to address the issue of RM1 billion in security assistance for Malaysia
urban poverty on an ongoing basis. since 2018 in military-related training and
exchange programmes.
Its Deputy Minister Datuk Seri Jalaluddin
Alias said the Federal Territory of Labuan has Commanding General US Army Pacific
set up the unit under the Labuan Corporation. It (USARPAC) Gen Charles A. Flynn said the
will also be working with the Domestic Trade assistance also includes the provision of
and Consumer Affairs Ministry by setting up a equipment as well as education.
task force.
“US is proud to partner the Malaysian Armed
“The aim of creating the poverty unit is to Forces in key developmental areas and looks
eradicate poverty, while the task force would forward to this year’s Malaysia-US talk which
prepare supplies of essential goods ahead of promises further development of the bilateral
festive seasons with the support of government relationship,” he said.
agencies and selected wholesalers or shops.
He was speaking before officiating at the US
“It is hoped that the efforts could help Partnership Pavilion at the Defence Services
address problems related to poverty in the Asia (DSA) exhibition and National Security
Federal Territory of Labuan, especially the Conference Asia (Natsec) 2022, here yesterday.
rising cost of living affecting the urban poor,” he
said at the Dewan Negara yesterday. Also present was the US ambassador to
Malaysia Brian D. Mcfeeters.
He was replying to Senator Datuk Bashir
Alias, who wanted to know the mechanism Flynn said the partnership between the US
planned by the ministry in tackling poverty in and Malaysia was founded on the principles of
Labuan, especially among the urban poor. security and prosperity as well as relying on
multilateral relationships and burden sharing
Jalaluddin said the ministry would also throughout South East Asia.
reactivate the Federal Territory of Labuan
Physical and Economic Development Working He added later this year, two Malaysian
Committee to address current and related soldiers will be trained in the Lightning
issues, including the rising cost of living on the Academy jungle operation in Hawaii as part of
duty-free island. the exchange training programmes.

Replying to a supplementary question by Meanwhile, commenting on the DSA and
Senator Muhammad Zahid Md Arip on whether Natsec 2022, Mcfeeters expressed gratitude to
the poverty unit could work with the zakat Senior Defence Minister Datuk Seri
collection centre to address urban poverty Hishammuddin Hussein and Home Minister
among Muslims, Jalaluddin said the two units Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin for organising
have the same goal. the event.

“We have similar goals. This poverty unit is to “Malaysia is very important to the United
help not only the Malay Muslims but also other States, as the third-largest economy in Asean
races and ethnicities. Our focus is to help the and the second largest US trading partner in
B40 group and below to overcome poverty.” South-East Asia,” he said.
– Bernama
A total of 12 US companies will be displaying
their products at the US pavilion in the event
which is held until Thursday. – Bernama

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‘Obsession for development not Shafee’s money
licence to destroy environment’ laundering trial
postponed
IPOH: The obsession for o National growth and expansion must be use of plastic bags and avoid
infrastructure development and tempered with respect and love for nature, not discarding plastic waste into KUALA LUMPUR: The High
business profits cannot be used to to justify people’s greed: Sultan Nazrin surrounding water bodies, or being Court yesterday postponed Tan Sri
justify people’s greed to destroy the left to decompose on the ground. Muhammad Shafee Abdullah’s
environment, said Sultan of Perak trial over alleged money
Sultan Nazrin Shah. “Malaysians are sorely lacking in laundering and making false
He said technological awareness, indifferent to the pollution statements to the Inland Revenue
advancements alone cannot rein in hazards of plastic that can poison food Board (IRB) to today as the
disasters resulting from Covid-19 pandemic, natural disasters, occurrence. Global data has shown and the environment.” seventh prosecution witness was
environmental devastation in the inflation and lately, conflicts, have that the value of food wastage has unwell.
hands of man. threatened the global food supply, reached 2.4% of the world’s gross Meanwhile, Sultan Nazrin also
“Lately, natural disasters that have where rising food prices have affected domestic product. commended efforts by 40 mosques Deputy public prosecutor
been occurring with increasing lives and created distress. and several tahfiz centres in Perak in Afzainizam Abdul Aziz told Justice
frequency should be regarded as “In our country, it is reported that using the vacant land around their Datuk Muhammad Jamil Hussin
divine censure of our misbehaviour, He said the government has been 17,000 tonnes of food waste, that can mosques and institutions to produce that the IRB’s tax officer Syed
turning nature against us. undertaking several integrated action fill the stomachs of three million food. Nasrul Fahmi Syed Mohamad
“National growth and plans to secure food supply through people, are disposed daily. The informed him about his health
development must be tempered with efforts to modernise the food number increases by 10% during “The Perak Islamic Religious and condition at 8am yesterday.
respect and love for the environment subsector in the Fourth Industrial Ramadan. These numbers reflect the Malay Customs Council and several
to cultivate awareness, so that man Revolution, identifying access to new gravity of food wastage happening state government-linked companies “The witness is still under
and nature can co-exist to attain a markets and attracting the young to today,” he said. are fulfilling their corporate social cross-examination. Our next
balance between growth and participate in agriculture, fishery and responsibility by funding youth witness would be the investigating
regeneration.” livestock farming. Therefore, Sultan Nazrin said that farming projects, assisting in the officer. Hence, we request today’s
Sultan Nazrin said this when every household, school, institution establishment of agricultural clubs to trial be postponed to tomorrow
opening the first meeting of the fifth Touching on food wastage, of higher learning, place of worship, pique the interest in agriculture in the (today),” said the prosecutor.
session of the 14th Perak state especially during Ramadan, Sultan food operator, restaurant and hotel young.
legislative assembly at Dewan Negeri Nazrin advised that government should refrain from the excessive As Muhammad Shafee’s
in Bangunan Perak Darul Ridzuan departments set an example, starting provision of food that would only end “This praiseworthy effort should counsel Harvinderjit Singh did not
yesterday. with ordering just enough food up in the bin, Bernama reported. be expanded to include more places object, the court then adjourned
Sultan Nazrin also said that the quantities at functions and events of worship, schools, youth yesterday’s trial and set tomorrow
held, and during meetings. He also reminded the people to movements, the private sector and for continuing the hearing.
minimise the use of plastic and help should also be introduced to
“Food wastage is a daily in campaigns to refrain or reduce the government quarters, including army On Sept 13, 2018, Muhammad
camps and police barracks,” he said. Shafee pleaded not guilty to two
charges of receiving RM9.5 million
Cop gets CONFISCATED RIDES ... Pahang which were proceeds from
10 years’ jail, police chief Datuk Ramli Mohamed unlawful activities through two
fined RM10,000 Yoosuf showing some of the cheques issued by former prime
motorcycles and vehicles that were minister Datuk Seri Najib Abdul
KUALA LUMPUR: A policeman seized from a drug syndicate in Razak, that were deposited into his
with the rank of lance corporal was Kuantan yesterday. – BERNAMAPIX CIMB Bank Bhd account.
sentenced to 10 years’ jail and fined
RM10,000 by the sessions court All public transport to Singapore He was also charged with two
yesterday after he was found guilty of allowed to operate from April 1 counts of engaging in transactions
causing hurt with the intention of resulting from illegal activities,
causing death to a labourer five years KUALA LUMPUR: All classes of public Operators must also ensure that the registered will be provided with RFID- namely submitting incorrect tax
ago. transport vehicles moving between QR code is scanned by passengers for VEP tags that are also equipped with the returns, which is in violation of
Malaysia and Singapore will be allowed tracking purposes (contact tracing). Touch ’n Go e-wallet application for the paragraph 113(1)(a) of the Income
Justice Mahyon Talib meted out to operate from April 1 in line with the However, in line with current purpose of paying road charges (RC) Tax Act 1967 for the financial years
the sentence on Baxter Kisar, 32, reopening of land borders between the regulations, operators need not check and tolls. ending Dec 31, 2013, and Dec 31,
after finding that the defence had two countries. the vaccination status of passengers. 2014. – Bernama
failed to raise reasonable doubts “Besides that, all Singapore-
against the prosecution’s case and Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee said operators or drivers of registered private cars are also required Security guard
ordered the accused to serve the Wee Ka Siong said all public transport public transport vehicles can refuse to to pay RC (RM20 per entry) when takes on 15
sentence from yesterday. The court operators in the country can now make provide services to any traveller who entering Malaysia (via the entrance at robbers
also ordered the accused to serve six early preparations to renew their Road does not comply with the health SOP, Sultan Iskandar Building and Sultan
months in jail if he failed to pay the Transport Department, Land Public such as the wearing of face masks. Abu Bakar Complex in Tanjung KAJANG: A feisty security guard on
fine. Transport Agency permits or licences Kupang, Johor Baru). duty at a computer store single-
with the Singaporean authorities. He said it was the responsibility of handedly took on a gang of 15
Baxter was accused of travellers to ensure they have a valid He said for vehicles that have been robbers who had broken into the
committing the offence against A. “However, preparations or the start MySejahtera app on their smartphones registered and fitted with RFID VEP place at Bandar Damai Perdana,
Krishnan, 38, in front of a food outlet of actual services will all depend on and meet all the stipulated travel tags, RC payments can be made Batu 9 in Cheras on Saturday.
at Jalan Rampai Niaga, Sri Rampai in whether the operators are ready,” he conditions, adding that failure to do so through Touch ’n Go e-wallet already
Wangsa Maju between 5am and said in a statement yesterday. could result in them being subject to incorporated in the RFID tag while for The robbers, who were armed
5.45am on July 18, 2017, under compounds or penalties under existing those not registered, payment can be with baseball bats, had arrived in
Section 307 of the Penal Code that Wee said the public can obtain laws, Bernama reported. made using the Touch ’n Go card. four vehicles, including a van, at
carries a maximum 20 years further details on the services from about 6am and attacked the
imprisonment and a fine. operators. Wee said travellers who use private Wee said all private Singaporean security guard.
cars to Malaysia are reminded to registered vehicles need to ensure their
A total of 14 prosecution He also reminded all cross-border register and obtain a foreign vehicle Touch ’n Go cards were valid and have It is learnt that as the guard fled
witnesses and three defence transport operators to comply with all entry permit (VEP) via sufficient balance, including their e- from the scene, the crooks
witnesses gave their testimonies at existing standard operating procedures https://vep.jpj.gov.my/. Wallet, to prevent traffic congestion and managed to break into the store
the trial that started in October 2019. (SOP), including preparing QR codes in delays when entering Malaysia. and cart away computer hardware.
all operating vehicles. “Vehicles that have successfully
At the same court, a used car While they were busy loading
salesman M. Manimaran, 36, was the items into their van, the
sentenced to 10 years’ jail and fined security guard jumped into his car
RM10,000 after he was found guilty and blocked the path of the van.
of causing the death of a restaurant
customer P. Logan Nathan. Two video clips of the heist,
believed to have been taken by a
The court ordered the sentence bystander nearby, showed the
to start from yesterday, with the robbers who wore face masks and
accused also ordered to serve a six- dark jackets going about the crime
month jail sentence if he failed to pay as an alarm blared away at the
the fine. M.Manimaran was charged premises .
along with two others, who are still at
large, with committing the offence at In another video, the security
Jalan Telawi 2 in Bangsar at 2.23am guard blares his car horn
on March 23, 2010. continuously to draw attention
before crashing his car into the van
Earlier, lawyers George Goh and and blocking it. At one point, his
Ashok Kandiah, who represented actions angered a burglar who
Baxter and M.Manimaran hurled an object at his car.
respectively, applied for a
suspension of the jail sentence and Despite his brave attempt to
fine as their clients would be stop the burglars, they managed to
appealing against the decision at the jump into their vehicles and
High Court. The court dismissed escape with the stolen loot.
both applications. – Bernama
Mohd Zaid urged those with
information on the case to contact
Kajang police at 03-89114222 or
the investigations officer Insp
Muhammad Azrul Nizam Zainal
Abidin at 016-9985730. – by
Charles Ramendran

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Cyprus probes Russia, Ukraine set invasion force to a failed assault on
dumping of zoo for face-to-face talks Kyiv.
animals in landfill
When the sides last met in
NICOSIA: Cypriot authorities are o Zelenskiy says open to ‘compromise’ Mykhailo Podolyak, head of the person, Ukraine accused Russian
investigating complaints that carcases that does not involve ceding territory Ukrainian delegation, told Reuters Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov of
of kangaroos and other animals from a the start time depended on when the ignoring its pleas to discuss a
zoo were unceremoniously dumped ANKARA: Ukraine and Russia were Russia’s Vladimir Putin on Sunday. delegations could get there. ceasefire, while Lavrov said a halt to
at a landfill site in bin liners. preparing yesterday for the first But the fact that they were taking fighting was not even on the agenda.
face-to-face peace talks in more Ukrainian officials have
The Animal Party Cyprus said than two weeks, with Kyiv insisting it place in person at all – for the first repeatedly suggested in recent Since then, they have repeatedly
yesterday that police and local would make no concessions on time since an acrimonious meeting weeks that they believe Russia could met via video link, rather than face to
authorities have launched a probe Ukraine’s territorial integrity as between foreign ministers on March now be more willing to compromise, face.
into the allegation of protected battlefield momentum has shifted 10 – was a sign of shifts behind the as any hope Moscow may have held
animals being disposed of in in its favour. scenes as Russia’s invasion has of imposing a new government on Both sides have publicly
municipal plastic bags. become bogged down. Kyiv slipped away in the face of stiff discussed progress on a diplomatic
Ukrainian officials played down Ukrainian resistance and heavy formula under which Ukraine might
It said the owls, kangaroos and a the chances of a major The Kremlin said the talks were Russian losses. accept some kind of formal neutral
wallaby were from a zoo in the breakthrough at the talks, due to be likely to begin today, adding it was status.
southern port city of Limassol. held in Istanbul after Turkish important they take place face to Russia’s military signalled last
President Tayyip Erdogan spoke to face despite scant progress in week it was shifting focus to But neither has budged over
The animal protection body posted negotiations so far. concentrate on expanding territory Russia’s territorial demands,
pictures of the dead animals on its held by separatists in eastern including Crimea, which Moscow
Facebook page. Ukraine, a month after having seized and annexed in 2014, and
committed the bulk of its huge eastern territories known as the
“The dumping of innocent dead Donbass, which Moscow demands
animals from Limassol Zoo in the that Kyiv cede to separatists.
garbage is a great scandal,” the animal
party said in a statement. “I don’t think there will be any
breakthrough on the main issues,”
“It’s not enough that they are Ukrainian interior ministry adviser
trapped in cages with endless sadness; Vadym Denysenko said yesterday.
you (the zoo) leave them without
expected care, they die, and the worst In an interview with Russian
thing is that you throw them away as journalists at the weekend,
disposable objects.” Ukrainian President Volodymyr
Zelenskiy mentioned some form of
Activists said police have promised “compromise” involving Donbass,
an “in-depth investigation” into the although he did not suggest this
“criminal act”. might involve ceding the territory.

The dead animals were allegedly In his latest comments overnight,
dumped at a rubbish tip in the he made clear that “territorial
Limassol area. integrity” remained Kyiv’s priority at
the talks.
After the pictures were published
from the landfill, Limassol Last week, Ukrainian forces went
municipality said the mayor gave on the offensive, pushing Russian
orders for an “immediate and troops back in areas around Kyiv, the
thorough investigation” into the case. northeast and the southwest.

“There is no excuse because what Russia has kept up pressure in the
has been done cannot be described as southeast near separatist areas,
ignorance of the law,” said the animal including its devastating siege of the
party. – AFP port of Mariupol, razed to the
ground with tens of thousands of
BRIEFS ‘KAZAKHS WON’T STAY civilians trapped inside for weeks.
BEHIND IRON CURTAIN’
Ukranian servicemen walking past the wreck of a Russian tank in the village of Lukyanivka outside Kyi on Sunday. Mariupol mayor Vadym
BERLIN: Kazakhstan does not wish – REUTERSPIX Boichenko, who has escaped the city
to be behind any new Iron Curtain and was speaking from an
that Russia may seek to erect, the undisclosed location, said 160,000
country’s deputy foreign minister civilians were still trapped there,
said yesterday, as Astana treads a without heat and power.
fine line amid Moscow’s invasion
of Ukraine. Kazakhstan has been Twenty-six buses were waiting to
seeking a balance between evacuate them but Russian forces
distancing itself from Vladimir had not agreed to give them safe
Putin’s offensive in Ukraine and passage.
not upsetting its northern ally. In
an interview with German daily “The situation in the city remains
Welt, the ex-Soviet state’s Deputy difficult. People are beyond the line
Foreign Minister Roman of humanitarian catastrophe,”
Vassilenko signaled that his Boichenko said on national
country was pressing on with its television. – Reuters
planned reforms, and had no
intention of returning to the Taliban ban women from flying without male relative
political setup during the Cold
War. “If there’s a new Iron Curtain, KABUL: The Taliban have ordered August, the Taliban promised a representatives of the Taliban, the prevented from flying last week.
we don’t want to be behind it,” he airlines in Afghanistan to stop softer version of the harsh rule that two airlines, and Kabul airport “Some women who were
said. The Foreign Ministry last women from flying unless characterised their first stint in immigration authorities, aviation
month signalled its neutrality in accompanied by a male relative, in power, from 1996 to 2001, but officials told AFP. travelling without a male relative
the conflict over Ukraine. – AFP the latest crackdown on basic restrictions have crept back – often were not allowed to board a Kam Air
human rights by the country’s new implemented regionally at the “No women are allowed to fly on flight from Kabul to Islamabad on
ARMENIA WANTS ACTION rulers since seizing power. whim of local officials. any domestic or international flights Friday,” a passenger on the flight
OVER INCURSION without a male relative,” said a letter told AFP.
YEREVAN: Armenia yesterday The hardliners have imposed Women are increasingly being by a senior Ariana official to his staff.
called on Russian peacekeepers in sweeping restrictions on freedoms, shut out of public life – barred from The Taliban have already banned
Nagorno-Karabakh to take mostly targeting Afghan girls and high schools and most government A spokesman for the Taliban’s inter-city road trips for women
“concrete steps” after Azerbaijani women, and on Sunday also jobs. religious enforcers, the Ministry for travelling alone.
forces seized control of the ordered local television channels to the Promotion of Virtue and
strategic village of Farukh in the stop broadcasting BBC news In their latest crackdown, the Prevention of Vice, denied ordering The flight ban came as the
breakaway Nagorno-Karabakh bulletins. Taliban ordered Afghanistan’s the flight ban, but two travel agents Prevention of Vice Ministry ordered
Ariana Afghan Airlines and Kam Air said they had stopped issuing tickets that men and women should not
Over the weekend, they also to stop women from boarding flights to solo women travellers. visit parks on the same days.
decreed that men and women could unless they were escorted by a
not visit parks in the capital on the mahram, or adult male relative. The edict was not expected to Women are now permitted to
same days. affect foreigners, although aviation visit parks only on Sundays,
The decision was taken after a officials reported that an Afghan Mondays and Tuesdays, while the
After returning to power in meeting on Thursday between woman with a US passport was remaining days are reserved for
men, a ministry notice said. – AFP

region. The area is under the
responsibility of Russian
peacekeepers, who deployed in 19 killed in shooting in central Mexico
Karabakh under a
Moscow-brokered ceasefire that
ended weeks of fighting over the MEXICO CITY: Nineteen people “Nineteen lifeless bodies were Authorities did not give a reason inspector working there last month
region by Armenia and Azerbaijan were shot and killed in central found ... 16 men and three women, for the shooting. prompted the US to suspend
in late 2020. “We expect Russia’s Mexico on Sunday, the State who had gunshot wounds,” the FGE exports of the fruit for a week.
peacekeeping contingent in Attorney General’s Office (FGE) said said. But Michoacan and
Nagorno-Karabakh to take in a statement. neighbouring Guanajuato are two Last month, an armed attack in
concrete steps to put an end to Several others were injured and of Mexico’s most violent states, due the state believed to be the result of
Azerbaijani units’ incursion into Authorities were called to the had been sent to hospital, it said. to turf wars between rival gangs a gang dispute was reported to have
the zone of responsibility of scene at 10.30pm following reports involved in drug trafficking and killed up to 17 people at a wake.
peacekeepers,” Armenia’s Foreign of an attack on a venue often used Federal authorities are working other illegal activities.
Ministry said in a statement. – AFP for hosting illegal betting on “with the aim of capturing those The attack was believed to be
cockfights in the town of Las responsible for the violent acts”, the Michoacan is also the world’s motivated by “revenge” by one cell of
Tinajas, Michoacan state. office of Michoacan’s secretary of biggest avocado-producing region the Jalisco New Generation Cartel
public security said. and threats against an American against another, an official said. – AFP

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US and Philippines kick off largest-ever war games

MANILA: The Philippines and the United States as he pivoted towards round of the Balikatan war games counterterrorism, as well as Trillions of dollars in trade pass
United States launched the China. reflected the “deepening alliance” humanitarian aid and disaster relief. through the strategic sea and it is
largest-ever joint military drills in the between the two countries. thought to contain rich petroleum
archipelago nation yesterday, Nearly 9,000 Filipino and US Major General Jay Bargeron Recent manoeuvres between the deposits, making it a frequent source
signalling deepening defence ties as American soldiers will take part in said the “friendship and trust” two countries focused on potential of regional friction.
fresh tensions surface in the disputed the 12-day training event across the between their respective armed conflict in the South China Sea, which
South China Sea. main island of Luzon, which is forces would allow them to “succeed Beijing claims almost in its entirety. China has ignored a 2016 ruling by
usually an annual affair but was together across the entire spectrum the Hague-based Permanent Court of
The war games are the last under cancelled or curtailed during the of military operations”. Since taking power in 2016 Arbitration that its historical claim is
outgoing President Rodrigo Duterte, pandemic. The exercises will cover maritime Duterte has moved closer to China, without basis.
who previously threatened to security, amphibious operation, but has faced pushback from the
cancel exercises and axe a key Philippine military chief General live-fire training and Philippine public and concern in the It has built artificial islands over
military deal with longtime ally the Andres Centino said at the opening military wary of Beijing’s territorial some contested reefs and installed
ceremony in Manila that the largest ambitions in the waters. weapons on them. – AFP

BEIJING: Millions of people in China’s Half of Shanghai Suu Kyi in quarantine
financial hub were confined to their homes in lockdown after staff tests
yesterday as the eastern half of Shanghai went positive for Covid-19
into lockdown to curb the country’s biggest o Move causes run on grocery stores,
ongoing Covid-19 outbreak. residents say only several hours’ notice given YANGON: Detained former Myanmar leader
Aung San Suu Kyi has skipped three days of her
The move, announced late on Sunday, The unpredictable neighbourhood-level The government has not specified any trial in a junta court after Covid-19 was detected
caused a run on grocery stores by residents measures employed in recent weeks have left impact on Shanghai’s main international among her staff and she was placed in
who have become exasperated with many citizens frustrated with repeated, brief airport or its bustling seaport. quarantine, a source with knowledge of the case
authorities’ inability to snuff out the outbreak confinements at home. said yesterday.
despite nearly three weeks of increasingly China largely kept the virus under control
disruptive measures. Some complained yesterday that only for the past two years through strict Currently on trial for alleged corruption,
several hours’ notice was given for the new, zero-tolerance measures including mass breaching Myanmar’s official secrets act and
Authorities are imposing a two-phase larger lockdown. lockdowns of cities and provinces for even pressuring the election commission, Suu Kyi,
lockdown of the city of about 25 million small numbers of cases. 76, has not appeared in court since last
people to carry out mass testing. “We really don’t understand Shanghai’s Thursday, the legal source told AFP.
management and control measures. There But Omicron has proven harder to stamp
The government had sought to avoid the has indeed been some inconsistency,” said a out. “Some people in her company have been
hard lockdowns regularly deployed in other 59-year-old man who gave only his surname infected by Covid-19 ... and so she’s kept in
Chinese cities, opting instead for rolling Cao as he queued to buy groceries. China has reported several thousand new quarantine, although she’s not infected,” the
localised lockdowns to keep Shanghai’s daily cases for the past two weeks. source said.
economy running. “After so much time, (the city) is not
controlling the virus and the numbers are still Those numbers remain insignificant “We are worried because we haven’t been
But Shanghai has in recent weeks become going up.” globally but are up sharply from fewer than able to see her.”
China’s Covid hotspot, and another record 100 a day in February. – AFP
high was reported yesterday, with 3,500 new Former president Win Myint – charged
confirmed cases in the city. alongside Suu Kyi – appeared at the court
yesterday via video conferencing, the source
The area locked down yesterday is the said.
sprawling eastern district known as Pudong,
which includes the main international airport Suu Kyi and her personal staff have been
and glittering financial centre. fully vaccinated against Covid-19 since being
taken into military custody, her lawyer told AFP
The lockdown will last until Friday, then last July.
switch to the more populated western Puxi
section, home to the historic Bund riverfront. She missed a hearing in September due to
illness, and in October, her lawyer said her
The government said the steps were being health had suffered from her frequent
taken to root out infections “as soon as appearances before the junta-run court.
possible”.
Journalists are barred from the proceedings
in the military-built capital Naypyidaw, and her
lawyers have been banned from speaking to the
press.

Suu Kyi was previously sentenced to a total
six years in jail for incitement against the
military, breaching Covid-19 rules and breaking
a telecommunications law – although she
remains under house arrest while she fights
other charges. – AFP

BRIEFS KENYA FREES 16 HELD OVER
ATTACK ON DIPLOMAT
SILENT TRIBUTE ... Rescue workers standing in silence on Sunday to mourn victims of Flight MU5735 that crashed near the Chinese city of
Wuzhou. – REUTERSPIX NAIROBI: A Kenyan court yesterday
acquitted 16 motorcycle taxi riders arrested
Bangladesh shuts largest private school in Rohingya camp over a vicious attack on a female diplomat
after the state failed to provide any
DHAKA: Bangladesh has shut the largest States this month designated as “genocide”. The school was set up by Mohib Ullah, a evidence against them. The riders were
private school for Rohingya refugees, officials Since December, Bangladeshi authorities prominent Rohingya community leader who rounded up early this month after a viral
said yesterday, in a further blow to the was gunned down in September, allegedly by video showed men grabbing at the young
educational prospects of thousands of have been shutting down schools set up by a Rohingya militant group that is accused of woman’s clothing and groping her as she
children stuck in vast camps in the country’s the Rohingya, and late last week it closed murdering opponents in the camps. screamed for help from inside the car,
southeast. Kayaphuri School. whose door had been forced open. “The
The private school, funded by teachers and investigating officer having found no
Bangladesh has been sheltering “One cannot simply open up and operate a better-off refugee families, taught around 600 evidence to charge the suspects, I hereby
about 850,000 Rohingya refugees school without having adequate permission. older pupils the same curriculum as is taught release them,” ruled senior principal
from neighbouring Myanmar since This is unacceptable,” a senior Bangladeshi in Myanmar, with the hopes that the students magistrate Martha Nanzushi. A 17th man,
a military crackdown in 2017 that the United government official told AFP on condition of will one day return home. – AFP named the alleged ringleader of the attack,
anonymity. will however stand trial, and faces a
maximum sentence of life imprisonment if
found guilty of sexual assault. – AFP

GHANA REOPENS BORDERS
AFTER TWO-YEAR CLOSURE

ACCRA: Ghana reopened its land and sea
borders yesterday after a two-year closure
as it lifted some coronavirus restrictions in
an attempt to bolster a flagging economy.
President Nana Akufo-Addo also
announced in a televised address on
Sunday night that the wearing of masks in
the West African country is no longer
mandatory as active Covid-19 cases drop
below 100. Afuko-Addo said outdoor
functions can resume at full capacity as
long as all persons are fully vaccinated. Fully
vaccinated travellers will no longer have to
take Covid tests to enter the country. “It has
been a difficult two years for all of us, and
we are seeing light at the end of a very long
tunnel,” the Ghanaian leader said. – AFP

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COMMENT byThanaseelen Rajasakran LETTERS

Aged society can [email protected]
contribute to growth
MALAYSIA is heading to be an Make time for
“aged society” in two decades, but S$5,500 (RM16,000) to a maximum of self-development
the country needs productive S$13,000 (RM50,000).
economic growth. So, let us count But what is commendable is for older THE rise of hypercompetition and the rat race
on our treasured aging population in keeping persons earning less than S$4,000 have tremendously affected human lives.
with the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (RM12,000). Under a government funded Work-life imbalance and the sheer amount of
(SDG) agenda, with a particular focus on the scheme called “Special Employment Credit” workload have threatened every aspect of
most vulnerable – older persons. (SEC), all Singaporean employees aged 50 our lives in terms of family, relationships,
above, earning up to S$4,000 (RM12,000) friends and personal development. This has
With 7% of our society already having monthly will receive a SEC of up to 8% of the been exacerbated by the new norm, which
reached 65 in 2020, we are, in the eyes of the employee’s monthly wages – a plus point for has made us more isolated in respect to
Economic Cooperation and Development the B40 and M40 group. The icing on the cake: sharing quality time with family and children,
Organisation, a country with an “aging to the economy, beyond their retirement age. Employers who voluntarily re-employ older as we are constantly working, thus
society” and soon to be an “aged society” post It was found in the UK that the older people’s persons who are 65 and above will receive an decreasing our value of self-development.
2044, when the percentage will go above 14%. higher tax contributions, while additional offset of up to 3% of an
maintaining their consumption employee’s monthly wages. Human lives are now in jeopardy as we
Although it is commended that the patterns, far outweighed “In terms of Compare that with here, where succumb to the aspirations of “Silicon Valley”
proposed new Employment Act has uplifted government expenditure on social capital – employers only need to that prevail around the globe. The newly
the contribution of women in society, there them via combined pensions, of working contribute a mandatory 4% of the announced metaverse by Meta founder Mark
was no inclusive mention of older persons. A welfare and healthcare. together to serve employee’s monthly salary to the Zuckerberg aspires to merge physical,
plethora of studies have indicated that an If Malaysia intends to be a Employees Provident Fund augmented and virtual reality in a shared
ageing population does provide significant (EPF). online space, which will create a virtual world
prospects for sustainable development related caring SDG-oriented nation, it Sadly, as the UN has that may somehow deprive us of physical
to the economy, labour market and society. must walk the talk. We do not indicated, older persons do not connection that is biologically needed.
have to go far, but just look at a common benefit systematically from
Contrary to the rhetoric that increased Singapore. Twenty five per cent purpose of development gains in all contexts If we are not careful, our whole life may be
employment among older workers negatively of its population is forecasted to equality and of policy development. They tend consumed and wasted on social media alone,
affects employment prospects of younger be aged 65 and older by 2030, which will distract us from our personal goals
workers, the World Bank has noted pertinent according to the Asian to be overlooked in policy and development. Although technology has
international data for Malaysia with no such discourse, and their needs and helped us in many ways, we need to be able
evidence. equity for all –Development Bank statistics. But rights are often inadequately to prioritise between working and
older workers areits labour policies towards older developing ourselves for a better future.
In fact, if more Malaysians aged 50 to 64 persons is magnanimous. addressed.
were actively engaged in the labour market, it Lest we forget, post Covid-19, The constant overwork for other people’s
can help address talent shortages, which the often crucialIn fact, Singapore have clear vision has made us suffer from burnout,
country is facing as noted by the World Bank. sources of historyand specific notations in a poverty in Malaysia has become digital fatigue and musculoskeletal disorders
separate Retirement and Re- a prevalent matter for many from the time spent sitting in front of a
In Sweden, empirical evidence suggests employment Act. Employers are and wisdom, households, characterised by screen, that has consequential effects on our
engaging an older workforce does not mean a not allowed to dismiss any caretakers of income insecurity, especially health and well-being.
loss in productivity. On the contrary, it rapidly employee based on age. Instead, culture, sources after the multitude EPF
expanded. Meanwhile in the UK and Kenya, a employers must offer re- of social withdrawal schemes. Self-development is a process of
2017 study found that older persons readily employment to eligible traditions, are As noted by the International improving oneself in the pursuit of personal
contribute to an entrepreneurial ecosystem, employees who turn 62 (the Labour Organisation, eradicating growth that includes personal skills,
while embracing new technologies – which retirement age in Singapore), up old age poverty requires the will competencies, talents and knowledge.
most Malaysian seniors can attest to by their to age 67, to continue their informed and and courage of all concerned, However, there is a need for human contact in
postings on social media. employment. There exists a skilled – which especially in providing social the pursuit of self-development, and this
tripartite guideline on the re- can critically protection and benefits becomes scarce in the light of the new norm,
In terms of social capital – of working employment of older workers, complement the appropriately. and it is replaced by digital gadgets that we
together to serve a common purpose of which employers must always Millennials. constantly depend on.
equality and equity for all – older workers are refer to. As the UN succinctly puts it:
often crucial sources of history and wisdom, “Older persons must be The growing concern is for the younger
caretakers of culture, sources of social And there are also options for recognised as the active agents of generation, who are at a great loss.
traditions, are informed and skilled – which re-employment opportunities by societal development in order to Hopelessness and nihilistic behaviour
can critically complement the Millennials. another employer if the current achieve truly transformative, towards the future is detrimental for the
employer is unable to re-employ inclusive and sustainable growth of this country. The pandemic, which
A United Nations (UN) study found that by them. If the employer has considered all development outcomes.” has led to unfortunate situations for the poor
recruiting older persons in rural areas, available re-employment options within the and underprivileged, has created a crisis for
expertise in farming practices and knowledge company and is still unable to identify a Dr Thanaseelen Rajasakran is Assis Prof the younger generation, who are at risk of
in handling environmental degradation were suitable job, it may offer an Employment teaching relevant global topics on ethics, losing their hopes and dreams.
often displayed – indeed vital sustainable Assistance Payment (EAP). This is considered sustainability and social responsibility
development knowledge for plantation a last resort employment assistance payment at the Faculty of Creative Industries, Therefore, it is crucial that we have plans
companies. – equal to a one-off payment corresponding to Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman. to shape our future, and work towards those
3.5 months’ salary – subject to a minimum of Comments: [email protected] goals and self-development. Otherwise, we
As for economic development, studies will constantly feel unmotivated and
have suggested that older persons can make a uninspired, thus, succumbing to whatever
difference in terms of significant contributions situation that befalls us.

We should try to spend at least one day a
week to think about our purpose and goals in
life, and how significant they are in helping
others in the world.

Dr Sheikh Ali Azzran
Senior Lecturer

UiTM Shah Alam

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SPEAK UP

Growing demand for vegan products

COMMENT Growing acceptance of vegan products among the younger population
by Raj Kumar Sheth has prompted outlets to offer more plant-based options like burgers.

ABOUT 40 years ago, I moved from Major food chain Starbucks
Malacca to Kuala Lumpur. Since I have launched new alternatives for
been a vegetarian from birth, I was vegan consumers globally.
looking out for Chinese vegetarian
restaurants. At that time, there was only one Health concerns vegan-based diet is rich in fibre, adopting such decade. A growing preference for sustainable,
restaurant at Jalan Bandar. I used to go there once Increase in obesity rates all over the world, growth diets also helps improve the body’s metabolism. healthier foods is pushing the movement. Major
a week with my girlfriend at that time, now my in health problems such as heart diseases, high plant-based meat and dairy brands like Beyond
wife, as sometimes we got bored with eating blood pressure, diabetes, asthma and others have Cell-based meat Meat, Impossible Foods and Oatly are driving
Indian food. Today, there are no less than 2,000 uplifted the overall health-consciousness among One of the trends in the vegan market is the some of this growth. Their partnerships with
outlets serving Chinese vegetarian food all over consumers. This has resulted in the increase in production of meat through cell-based restaurants, fast-food chains and global food
Malaysia. demand for different types of healthy food technology. The cell-by-cell identical meat is manufacturers are making vegan options more
products, including vegan food products, produced in factories without involving the accessible to the masses.
Getting vegetarian food those days was a especially with the surge of the vegan population killing of animals. Production of cell-based meat
nightmare when you are travelling overseas, around the globe, specifically in developed involves feeding the animal cells with nutrients Additionally, the collaborations are
especially in Western countries. It takes a while to regions such as North America and Europe. and proteins thus, eliminating the need for challenging stereotypes around plant-based food.
explain to the waiters as to what you can and dependence on animals for meat. While those In January 2022, Burger King became the first fast-
cannot consume. I remember we used to pack Environment issues like my family would shun eating food chain in the UK to launch vegan chicken
food that could last a few days and took Animal farming has also been cell-based meat, flexitarians or nuggets. Many of the major brand’s products are
dehydrated “chapatis” during our travels in order blamed for significant “A desire to consume environmentalist would not mind already in Malaysia, currently being used in
to fill our tummies. deforestation, air and water ethically-sourced produce consuming these once in a while. restaurants, that are feeling the consumer
pollution and biodiversity loss. An has been a major factor Flexitarians pressure to adapt to the growing trend for
The surge in numbers of the vegetarian increase in the concern about the among consumers It is not just vegans and vegetarians veganism.
population over the last 20 years, coupled with environment among the looking to change their
the rise in the number of health-conscious population is also driving growth of dietary lifestyle, with driving the plant-based market. Europe is one of the major consumers of plant-
consumers, have driven the demand for the vegan market. Rearing and Flexitarians are boosting it in a big based food products globally. Due to the rise in
vegetarian restaurants and health-related breeding of livestock such as pigs, organisations like the way, too. Flexitarians refer to vegan consumers in the region, major food chains
products. Today, there is absolutely no problem hens, cows, goats in farms Malaysian Vegetarian lifestyles whereby people mostly eat such as Domino’s and Starbucks have launched
in obtaining vegetarian food almost anywhere in contribute to greenhouse effect. Society emphasising on plant-based foods but occasionally new products for consumers in the region.
the world. I was in Shanghai a few years ago and The demand for animal meat how the mass include animal products in their
was able to easily locate vegetarian restaurants requires excess practice of animal consumption of meat is diet. Flexitarians are the driving According to a report from Credit Suisse, it sees
over there. farming. Thus, increase in the putting a strain on the force of the plant-based trend. a strong growth potential for alternative animal-
number of consumers for vegan environment. According to a research done in the protein products and estimate that the market for
The plant-based food space is set to grow fast UK in 2018, a staggering 92% of alternative meat and dairy could grow from US$14
in coming years. It is expected that a wide range of food, eliminates the demand for plant-based meals consumed in the billion currently to US$1.4 trillion by 2050. There
manufacturers and ingredient companies will excessive animal farming, following could thus be many interesting investment
further develop niche categories, such as cheese a decrease in emission of greenhouse gases in the UK were eaten by non-vegans. Most flexitarians opportunities in this space in coming years.
or dairy replacements. Other areas with potential environment. try these plant-based products and realise that
include vegan confectionery and baked goods. the experience is so similar to eating meat that it However, one of the main barriers for
One local example is Madam Sunthari of Mom’s Covid-19 pandemic can easily become a part of their regular routine. adoption remains the price as the plant-based
Food Products, who used to bake premium fruit The outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic offering is significantly more expensive than its
cakes. Due to the demand from her customers, significantly impacted the dietary behaviour of Multinationals embrace veganism animal-based counterparts. Vegan food
she had no choice but to start a new range of consumers due to rising concerns about zoonotic Growing acceptance of vegan products among manufacturers in the region are competing to
vegan fruit cakes, which has been very popular infections. Health and wellness became the two the younger population contributes to market innovate and launch new products to bring down
with her customers. crucial factors contributing to their shift in growth. This factor has prompted companies to the price of the products and improve their
purchase patterns, causing a rise in the sales of innovate and launch new products in the market. overall quality.
Food chains, fine dining restaurants and food vegan products in the global market. Different styles and varieties of products are
manufacturers are launching new products and Furthermore, e-commerce platforms for selling launched to attract new consumers and to Retailers should see that the plant-based food
vegan food recipes, keeping in mind the growing food products also grew during that period. provide unique experiences to them. market will explode globally over the next few
demand in the market. Delivery services also saw a surge in vegan food Nestle is the largest food and beverage years. In view of that, the Malaysian Vegetarian
delivery during the pandemic, owing to a high company in the world, and also the world’s Society would like to see that supermarkets
Vegan food recipes, composed of pumpkin, number of people adopting a healthy lifestyle largest producer of dairy products. The reserve specific shelf space for vegan type of food
avocado and other healthy ingredients, have been while working from home. multinational corporation has had its sights set products with proper labelling, and making them
launched in the market to attract health- on plant-based dairy and meat products. Last accessible for consumers.
conscious consumers who intend to experience Sedentary lifestyle year, the company launched its pioneering Vegetarian guide for restaurants
new tasty and healthy food. As consumers lead sedentary lifestyles, people RM150 million plant-based meal solutions The Malaysian Vegetarian Society is producing a
suffer from health complications such as obesity manufacturing facility in Shah Alam, the group’s booklet on guidelines for restaurants that want to
As we enter a new decade, and an era of and cardiovascular diseases. Adoption of a vegan first in Asean and one of only two in Asia. It has offer vegetarian or vegan options in their menu.
growing environmental and health awareness, diet helps reduce weight, improves blood flow developed an exciting range of new products like Basically, the guidelines will educate chefs or
introducing vegan alternatives can be a good way and reduces the chance of cardiovascular burger patty, stir fry mince and schnitzel under waiters as to what to include or exclude when
for food retailers to lure increasingly mindful diseases. A study published in JAMA Internal the Harvest Gourmet brand. preparing a vegan or vegetarian meal for their
consumers into buying their products. Medicine Journal states that people who adopt A ground-breaking new report has predicted customers. All those keen to have a copy can
a vegan lifestyle have higher life expectancy that the plant-based food market will exceed email to [email protected].
A desire to consume ethically-sourced than those who adopt a meat-based diet. As US$162 billion (RM683 billion) within the next
produce has been a major factor among Raj Kumar Sheth is president of the
consumers looking to change their dietary MalaysianVegetarian Society.
lifestyle, with organisations like the Malaysian
Vegetarian Society emphasising on how the mass Comments:[email protected]
consumption of meat is putting a strain on the
environment.

Vegan and plant-based foods are the fastest-
growing category of foods that people are
ordering, according to leading food delivery
companies in the US, Canada and the UK.

Population growth
The planet’s ever-growing population could also
tip the scales in favour of plant-based eating as
resources become more scarce. The production
of meat and dairy products requires significantly
more resources than plant-based foods,
including water, land use and crops. Experts have
warned that our current food system will not be
able to support the world’s snowballing
population.

Are self-test kits serving their purpose?

LETTERS otherwise (false negative). They tested their own self-testing does not effectively the nose swab, why advise people to use it if it is
themselves because they had family members ensure infected people will isolate from the not serving the intended purpose?
[email protected] who were Covid-19 positive with symptoms. community. At the same time, depending on
the accuracy of self-reporting to the Health We are also worried that new strains of the
PEOPLE have called in to the Consumers Their concern is that if the self-test kit is less Ministry (MoH), this may also result in virus can be brought into the country when
Association of Penang (CAP), expressing sensitive by producing false negatives, people discrepancies in statistics collection. borders are reopened if such test kits are not
concern that the saliva test and nasal swab may think that their symptoms are non-Covid sensitive enough to positively identify infected
methods for Covid-19 using self-test kits are related and may not undergo self-quarantine, People who need to have social contact in travellers and prevent them from entering
providing contradicting results. According to thereby spreading the virus in the community. the course of their work have been buying and the country.
them, the nasal swab showed that they were The other concern is that asymptomatic testing themselves on a regular basis. Perhaps,
Covid-19 positive while the saliva test indicated persons whose self-test results gave false MoH needs to convince them that they have not Mohideen Abdul Kader
negatives may also not observe self-quarantine. been doing it in vain. President

Putting the onus on the people to conduct If the saliva test is not as sensitive as that of Consumers Association of Penang

10 theSUN ON TUESDAY | MARCH 29, 2022

MEDIA & MARKETING For gender
AIMING to ensure that equality
conversations about
women empowerment are o The Muslim World League aims to forge a
ongoing beyond March, the gender-equal world through its latest campaign
International Islamic non-
government organisation, Muslim
World League (MWL) recently
launched a women empowerment
campaign in relation to the
international Break The Bias
movement.
Seeking to empower the female
community in Southeast Asia, this
campaign is a continuous initiative
that seeks to encourage women to
break gender barriers through a
series of intimate virtual sharing
sessions that will feature female
entrepreneurs and key opinion
leaders (KOLs) from diverse
backgrounds in Malaysia and across made this decision to avoid another regards to empowering marginalised
the Southeast Asia regions. inconvenient surprise.” religious communities, including
The campaign was set in motion education, workplace equality and
in March 2022 and it was first Malaysia actress Mona Allen said: women’s rights.
inaugurated in Singapore with a “I work hard to be a good actress
series of female leaders sharing their because when I started my career, In addition to its “Break The Bias”
encounters of being in a gender- people around me said I wouldn’t campaign in Southeast Asia, MWL’s
biased situation in their respective make it as a career woman. I went to global women empowerment
work fields. In accordance with the an acting class and developed more initiatives include building and
theme, Muslim World League experience over time which resulted maintaining education centres for
features notable Malaysian actress, in my power of self-belief. I strongly women in South Africa, Somalia, and
and entrepreneur, Dynas Mokhtar believe that one should not Pakistan to provide accessibility to all
and actress, Mona Allen who shared discourage other people’s dreams. I females who seek knowledge. MWL
their struggles growing up in a biased learned this by having other female has also signed agreements with
world where women are deemed to actresses lift me up and show me entities under the United Nations,
forever practice traditional roles. some guidance during the early including the United Nations High
days.’’ Commissioner for Refugees
Breaking the bias (UNHCR) and the United Nations
Understanding the importance of The campaign in Malaysia will be Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in support
authenticity and storytelling in featuring both Dynas and Mona, and of women
empowering women, Muslim World to amplify the initiative further,
League intends to unite like-minded Muslim World League has also roped
women who are committed to in strong voices across the region
positive change. such as Norfasarie and Lydia Izzati
from Singapore.
With the virtual sharing sessions
to encourage women, Muslim World Advocating the true teachings of Malaysians Dynas Mokhtar (left) and Mona Allen are proud to be associated with
League is committed to collaborating Islam the MWL movement to empower women.
with female personalities who Based in the Holy City of Makkah,
resonate with the desire to stand up Muslim World League is an
for their self-worth and universal international non-governmental
rights. Islamic organisation that aims to
spread the true teachings of Islam
Dynas Mokhtar, entrepreneur and through periodical conferences,
key opinion leader, explained: “This seminars and meetings, as well as
is campaign is important to me coordinating intellectual discussions
because I’ve experienced first-hand with scholars and opinion leaders
bias whilst working. Once a well- to discuss topics of interest to
known multinational brand has Muslims.
terminated my contract as an
ambassador after I have signed In its endeavour to
everything just because I was advocate for Islam’s
pregnant. What was supposed to be a tolerant principles in the
pleasant surprise turned to despair, Southeast Asia region,
when the company decided to Muslim World League
terminate the contract because of it. hopes that this women
They even replaced me with a male empowerment campaign
celebrity! I suspect, they probably will be the first of many
issues to highlight in

Focusing on play-based learning
THE Beaconhouse Group recently another, with nature and with
announced the launch of themselves. This is why we are The Beaconhouse Pre-School Gamuda Gardens students in the classroom.
Beaconhouse Pre-School Gamuda pleased to welcome and provide
Gardens, the latest and newest students of Beaconhouse Pre-School years old, registration can be done at meaningful, and fun activities studying from the classroom which
addition to their network of schools with a conducive learning GParks Nature School at Gamuda designed to celebrate early successes. has posed many challenges
in the Malaysian market that focuses environment at Gamuda Gardens. Gardens Waterfront Village. Through this, we believe in throughout the pandemic can start to
on play-based learning. Beaconhouse’s presence will not only supporting young children to become a reality again. Pre-school
benefit residents from our township Alister added: “The play-based progressively grow and develop in children can now have normalcy in
This exciting partnership with but the surrounding communities as learning was introduced here their formative years, where they their study routine and physical
Gamuda Land is a milestone move well.” because we believe in the concept of experience rapid growth and interactions with their peers, which
for The Beaconhouse Group, which playing to learn and learning to play. important brain development.” are essential for early age
unveiled their first-ever school within The Beaconhouse Pre-School Research has proven that educational development,” said Alister.
a township community. Alister Gamuda Gardens is the first phase in play is in fact a powerful vehicle of “With this latest introduction and
Bartholomew, Regional Director of building a school, which will learning. Our primary goal is to as Malaysia begins to transition into For further information, visit
The Beaconhouse Group shared: eventually come with facilities such provide a wide range of exciting, an endemic phase beginning April 1, www.beaconhouse.edu.my.
“We are excited to be partnering with as a football pitch, swimming pool
Gamuda Land because of our and basketball court in its second
common goals in moving towards a phase. One of the key benefits of the
more sustainable future for the next school is that the younger children
generation. At Beaconhouse, we would be able to benefit from
place great emphasis on educating complete facilities, such as sports
our students from a very young age centres, music rooms as well as
about the importance of preserving dance and drama studios.
the environment and we felt that this
location was ideal because it Aside from that, parents from the
showcases the green and sustainable vicinity too will be able to benefit
qualities that are part of Gamuda from this location because of its
Land’s DNA effectively and pedestrian-friendly, car-free streets
efficiently.” and spaces for healthy alfresco
community buildings that are perfect
Larissa Chan, executive director for their children. Students can look
of Gamuda Land said: “By thinking forward to being a part of GParks
through the home place, the learning Rangers, a program that enlists
place, the park place and more; we children to actively promote good
put all these within easy reach and environmental practices via
build towns that provide people with workshops and roadshows. Open for
the means to connect with one registration to children from 4 to 12

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KL MARKET SUMMARY Capital market to remain
March 28, 2022

INDICES 11,408.20 CHANGE -50.00 volatile, says SC chairman
FBMEMAS
FBMKLCI 1,597.95 -5.35
CONSUMER PRODUCTS 583.45 -2.67
INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS 204.84 -0.35
CONSTRUCTION 158.69 -1.52
FINANCIAL SERVICES 16,768.50 +24.85
ENERGY 719.27 -4.70
TELECOMMUNICATIONS 645.82 -7.02 █ BY JUNE MOH o Malaysia’s economic recovery will generate positive
HEALTH CARE 2,099.73 -12.10 [email protected] sentiment but foreign events could upend expectations
TRANSPORTATION 840.74 +0.61 PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian capital
PROPERTY 713.00 -0.58 market is expected to remain volatile,
PLANTATION 8,017.17 -66.41 especially in the near term, mainly due to
FBMSHA 11,992.60 -93.93 developments abroad.
FBMACE 5,566.16 -49.12 and orderly, with systemic risks adequately responsible investment (SRI).
TECHNOLOGY 77.45 -2.00 Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) managed and contained. “The Shariah Screening Assessment
executive chairman Datuk Syed Zaid Albar
TURNOVER VALUE said the capital market outlook is premised “The SC also enhanced its market Toolkit for MSMEs and the FIKRA Islamic
2.498 BIL RM1.898 BIL on a sustained economic recovery through surveillance capabilities, including closer Fintech Accelerator programme were two
the normalisation of businesses and monitoring of corporate bonds (fixed key initiatives introduced last year to
5 MOST ACTIVES services and the reopening of borders on income market) and takeover activities. advance Malaysia’s ICM.
March 28, 2022 Friday. Implementation of in-house digital
forensics capabilities has seen improved “Significant progress was made to
STOCK VOL CLSG (sen) +/– (sen) “The recovery would support corporate productivity. The enhanced risk broaden capital market access, expand
BSLCORP 70,160,800 18.5 -1.5 earnings and generate positive sentiment but management framework, as well as the investment options and increase the
HSI-HM2 60,837,300 20.5 -8.0 is subjected to considerable uncertainties. takeover surveillance framework had also efficiency of the traditional markets. This
PRLEXUS-WB 55,270,600 16.5 -2.0 Many external risks could upend the current improved the breadth and depth of the SC’s includes expanding the categories of
TANCO 53,640,000 32.0 +8.0 expectations. For example, the ongoing surveillance capabilities,” Syed Zaid said. sophisticated investors to provide greater
HEXIND 53,496,200 32.0 +2.5 conflict in Ukraine is one such risk driver as access to capital market products,
we have witnessed impacts already felt in the To combat unlicensed activities with promoting faster IPO time-to-market and
5 TOP GAINERS various market segment worldwide, greater agility, an SC cross-divisional task revising the Guidelines on Unit Trust Funds
March 28, 2022 especially in commodities. force was established to investigate clone- to promote competitiveness and innovation
firm scams. in the unit trust industry.
STOCK VOL CLSG (RM) +/– RM “The possibilities of more severe
BLDPLNT 124,100 9.41 0.31 impacts still remain and given the potential The SC’s guidance on Self-Reporting in “A more efficient fundraising framework
COMPLET 28,400 3.45 0.18 for further escalation and the lack of clear 2021 paved the way in promoting stronger was put in place to meet the funding needs
PCHEM 14,151,200 9.78 0.18 resolutions we have seen so far. At this self-discipline among industry players by of high growth and small to mid-sized
HTPADU 2,241,500 1.19 0.17 moment, the direct impact on Malaysia is incentivising self-reporting and early companies. In this regard, the approval and
ALLIANZ-PA 14,600 12.64 0.16 still manageable given our minimal rectification or containment of misconduct. listing process for IPOs was consolidated,
exposure to Ukraine and Russia,” he told with Bursa Malaysia authorised as the one-
5 TOP LOSERS reporters at a virtual video conference on the “As outlined in the CG Monitor 2021, the stop centre for ACE Market listings effective
March 28, 2022 SC annual report and the Audit Oversight SC observed improved corporate Jan 1, 2022. Revisions were made to the
Board (AOB) annual report for 2021. governance adoption among PLCs, with special purpose acquisition company
STOCK VOL CLSG (RM) +/– RM adoption rates rising above 90%. framework to broaden fundraising options
MPI 339,700 37.48 1.42 Other key risk drivers include global Additionally, 691 PLCs reported having at for new ventures,“ Syed Zaid said.
PMBTECH-WA 3,000 14.20 0.80 supply chain disruption, given the Covid- least one woman director on the board. 0 AOB 2021 annual report
PETDAG 251,500 21.36 0.64 19-related developments, and the base of A total of 975 individual auditors and
NESTLE 49,900 136.00 0.60 global monetary policy tightening. “The 3-year Corporate Governance employees from smaller AOB-registered
PMBTECH 53,100 17.26 0.52 Strategic Priorities and updated Malaysian audit firms benefited from capacity-
Syed Zaid said the Malaysian capital Code on Corporate Governance will set the building programmes led by AOB in
EXCHANGE RATES MARCH 28, 2022 market remained resilient in the face of tone for the development of environmental, collaboration with the Malaysian Institute of
renewed uncertainties last year. In 2021, the social and governance (ESG) leadership, Certified Public Accountants last year. The
Foreign currency Bank sell Bank buy Bank buy SC directed its efforts to ensure regulatory effective stewardship and driving CG programmes focused on addressing
agility, promote sustainable development excellence,” Syed Zaid said. common areas of audit weaknesses.
1 US DOLLAR TT/OD TT OD and define its priorities for the next five years. 0 Promoting Sustainable Development
1 AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR 4.2735 4.1485 4.1385 The SC continued to advance its The AOB implemented the Annual
1 BRUNEI DOLLAR 3.2280 3.1010 3.0850 “With our focus firmly on a post- development initiatives, particularly in Transparency Report by audit firms, which
1 CANADIAN DOLLAR 3.1440 3.0520 3.0440 pandemic future, the SC’s priorities in 2022 promoting the sustainability agenda, saw eight firms disclosing information on their
1 EURO 3.4170 3.3260 3.3140 aim to shift the capital market to a relevant, deepening the RM2.3 trillion Islamic capital legal and governance structures and measures
1 NEWZEALAND DOLLAR 4.6980 4.5460 4.5260 efficient, diversified and inclusive market (ICM) and strengthening the SC’s to uphold audit quality and manage risks.
1 SINGAPORE DOLLAR 2.9840 2.8750 2.8590 ecosystem, allowing Malaysia’s national position as a hub for sustainable and
1 STERLING POUND 3.1440 3.0520 3.0440 growth pillars to achieve our ambitions in
1 SWISS FRANC 5.6350 5.4580 5.4380 areas such as digital, carbon-neutrality and The domestic capital market performance
100 UAE DIRHAM 4.5750 4.4700 4.4550 managing the transition of our country into was affected by the challenging environment
100 BANGLADESHTAKA 117.7400 111.6500 111.4500 an aged-nation,” he said.
100 CHINESE RENMINBI 5.0410 4.7310 4.5310
100 HONGKONG DOLLAR 67.1000 64.5000 The SC said the Malaysian capital
100 INDIAN RUPEE 55.1800 52.4400 N/A market continued to play a key role in
100 INDONESIAN RUPIAH 5.7000 5.3500 52.2400 financing the economy and intermediating
100 JAPANESE YEN 0.0308 0.0279 savings, recording a notable increase in
100 NEWTAIWAN DOLLAR 3.4790 3.3700 5.1500 fundraising activities and encouraging the
100 PAKISTAN RUPEE 16.0000 0.0229 growth of the overall assets under
100 PHILIPPINE PESO 2.3900 N/A 3.3600 management (AUM) in 2021.
100 QATAR RIYAL 8.3100 2.2300
100 SAUDI RIYAL 117.9900 7.8400 N/A “The capital market grew by 3% to RM3.5
100THAI BAHT 115.2200 112.0100 2.0300 trillion from 2020. Funds raised via equity
13.2700 109.3800 7.6400 and corporate bond markets amounted to
11.7800 111.8100 RM130.9 billion, above the five-year pre-
109.1800 pandemic average of RM121.4 billion.
11.3800
Alternative financing grew by 149% in
2021, setting a record. Equity crowdfunding
(ECF) and peer-to-peer (P2P) financing
continued to gain traction, raising RM1.4
billion for the micro, small and medium
enterprises (2020: RM640 million).

Overall AUM grew to RM951.1 billion
from RM905.5 billion in 2020, reflecting
increases in most sources of clients’ funds
under management. Net asset value (NAV)
of unit trust funds rose to RM526.9 billion in
2021 (2020: RM519.5 billion).

Source: Malayan Banking Berhad/Bernama 0 Ensuring Regulatory Agility
The domestic capital market remained fair

BRIEFS12 theSUN ON TUESDAY | MARCH 29, 2022 IDC expects flat smartphone
SUNBIZ growth in Malaysia this year

HEXTAR TO BUY INDONESIAN o Consumers focusing their spending on entertainment, entertainment and elsewhere take priority,“
AGROCHEMICAL FIRM TO tourism as government rolls out tax rebates on these sectors said IDC in a statement.
EXPAND REGIONAL REACH
PETALING JAYA: International Data Corp spend on other products and sectors. A new tax According to the latest IDC Quarterly Mobile
PETALING JAYA: Hextar Global Bhd has (IDC) is forecasting a flat growth for rebate is aimed to entice consumers to buy new Phone Tracker, aggressive shipments in the first
entered into a share sale agreement to smartphones in 2022 after Malaysia’s energy-efficient home appliances. Also, half of 2021 (H1’21) fueled the growth of
acquire a 99.91% stake in Indonesia’s PT smartphone market grew 10.6% in 2021 to close another tax rebate is focused to promote local smartphones despite a decline for both supply
Agro Sentosa Raya (PTASR) for RM10.2 the year with over 12 million units. tourism during 2022. and demand in H2’21.
million cash to expand its regional
agrochemical reach. Based in Jawa In a step towards post-pandemic recovery, “We will see consumer demand for “A government subsidy program plus
Barat, PTASR is engaged in the the government is encouraging consumers to smartphones drop as spending on relatively uninterrupted logistics compared to
manufacturing and distribution of neighbouring Asean markets drove Malaysia’s
agrochemical and specialty chemical market in H1’21,“ said Ahmed M. Ahmed,
products. PTASR is deemed a related market analyst for Malaysia Mobile Devices.
company as it is controlled by Hextar
Holdings Sdn Bhd of which Datuk Eddie A subsidy program was rolled out to provide
Ong Choo Meng is a director and the Bottom 40 economic group with affordable
substantial shareholder. The proposed access to smartphones through telco operators.
acquisition is expected to further
enhance Hextar’s position in the “Top vendors used this opportunity to
regional agrochemical market. “We will partner with operators and expand through this
gain access to more chemical brand channel. This includes vendors that are not
suppliers and enable further considered a strong player in the telco space
development in-house and we are like Xiaomi,” Admed added.
excited to benefit from PTASR’s
strength and expertise to build a more Both Samsung and Xiaomi cemented their
solid business base in Indonesia,” Ong dominance in Malaysia’s market. The
said. PTASR was founded in 2004 and combined shipments of both brands accounted
has been involved in the chemical for nearly 50% of all smartphones in 2021.
business in Indonesia for over 15 years.
“Honor’s reentry in late 2021 received a
PALM OIL, PALM-BASED muted response. However, the gap left by
PRODUCTS’EXPORT REVENUE Huawei in the high-end Android market can be
RISES TO RM110B IN 2022 shaken by a familiar brand,” said Ahmed.

KUALA LUMPUR: The export revenue of Despite over 28% of smartphones shipped in
palm oil and other palm-based products 2021 being 5G capable, 5G is still not offered by
is expected to improve by 1.4% to RM110 the major players in the country. Malaysia is
billion this year from RM108.52 billion in lagging other countries in Southeast Asia.
2021, the Malaysian Palm Oil Board
(MPOB) said. Director-general Datuk Dr Going forward, 5G will be a strong driver for
Ahmad Parveez Ghulam Kadir said the consumer upgrades, with projections for nearly
higher revenue is expected to derive 50% of shipments in 2023, up from 36% in 2022.
mainly from higher palm oil exports of The looming merger between Digi and Celcom
9.2% to 17 million tonnes this year amid is set to make the new entity the largest telco
the shortage of global vegetable oils. He operator in the country.
said MPOB anticipated crude palm oil
production to improve by 4.9% to 19 “Enticing consumers to stay with attractive
million tonnes this year from 18.12 5G plans and bundles will be a high priority for
million tonnes in 2021, resulting in palm Maxis and other telcos to remain competitive,”
oil stocks to increase 21.1% to 1.95 added Ahmed.
million tonnes from 1.61 million tonnes
in 2021. Ahmad Parveez said the conflict Redtone, EOS Data Analytics team up to
between Russia and Ukraine has resulted offer satellite-based remote sensing solution
in a surge of demand for palm oil as it is
the most abundantly available vegetable PETALING JAYA: Redtone Digital Bhd yesterday precision agriculture sector. Satellite imagery sensing Redtone’s market coverage will bring far-fetched
oil. – Bernama announced a partnership with satellite imagery technology enables combining real-time data growth opportunities for the wider Southeast Asia,” he
analytics provider EOS Data Analytics (Eosda) to collection with accurate location information which said.
AIRASIA SETTLES OVER 90% modernise Malaysian agriculture and enhance the will lead to better management and analysis of large
PASSENGER REFUND SO FAR utilisation of data and artificial intelligence in the amounts of geospatial data. The venture also aims to provide big data analytics
sector. services to Malaysian government entities to increase
KUALA LUMPUR: AirAsia had settled Redtone Smart Farming is a one-stop application the efficiency of national food production initiatives
over 90% of passenger refunds thus far, Redtone wants to strengthen its position as a smart for collecting, processing, and analysing data. focused on ensuring food security for an ever-growing
despite financial difficulty faced by the farming solutions provider in the country and expand Customers can access the different analytic data at the population. The country’s current population (around
airline industry which was hit by the market coverage in the region in the next three to five scale that suits their decision-making needs, be it a 33 million) is projected to exceed 40 million in 2050.
Covid-19 pandemic, and is not years. Eosda, as Redtone’s technology partner, sees huge remote area, sub-district, or country level.
expected to face a big hurdle to settle growth opportunities in Southeast Asia. “Through collaboration with Eosda, Redtone aims
more in a few months time, Capital A Eosda director of to continue working with
Bhd (formerly known as AirAsia Group Redtone plans to expand the functionality of its strategic partnerships government agencies,
Bhd) CEO Tan Sri Tony Fernandes said. smart farming solutions with satellite remote sensing Brijesh Thoppil said the forestry, and agriculture
He said this is considered a remarkable of the EOS Crop Monitoring platform. These solutions partnership allows the policy-makers within the
achievement because it is achieved will accelerate its effort in providing growers with company to combine its country and beyond in
without any financial support from the insights and make precision-driven decisions that can products with Redtone’s Southeast Asia, and
government and the huge amount lead to better farm management, plant health, higher telecom and IoT multinationals. Further
involved compared to other airlines as crop yield and sustainable practices. Redtone intends capabilities as satellite collaboration with the
AirAsia was flying about 90 million to provide integrated data collection via its existing imagery analytics is becoming ubiquitous in the
people pre-Covid-19 period. He said the IoT-based sensors and automation solutions with agriculture industry. parties aims to address the challenges faced in farm
airline is seeing strong backing whereby EOS’s Crop Monitoring platform, giving farmers and and forest asset management, monitoring habitat loss
it has performed beyond expectation in government agencies insight into the efficiencies of “Implementing our satellite technology solutions and deforestation,” Lau added.
most domestic markets. “Refunds will their farms and plantations. will help Redtone to meet the food security and
be coming as flights resume. In sustainability goals of their clients from the Malaysian Redtone and Eosda believe the joint work can help
Malaysia, probably within couple of Redtone group CEO Lau Bik Soon said data government sector and present massive benefits to move Malaysian agriculture towards a more
months and the Philippines within six analytics plays a critical role in the development of smallholder farmers. We are also confident that technologically integrated future and make farming
months.” – Bernama appealing to the younger generation.

UZMA PARTNERS PETRONAS Foreigners, local retailers emerge as net buyers with RM565.6m
TO COMMERCIALISE
NON-METALLIC PIPELINE TECH PETALING JAYA: Foreign weeks of 2022, with a net inflow of Tuesday (RM134.3 million) and Wednesday (RM105 million).
investors and local retailers were RM6.12 billion year-to-date. Friday (RM114.5 million). Overall, local institutions were net
PETALING JAYA: Uzma Bhd, via wholly net buyers last week, with net sellers at US$565.5 million,” said
owned unit Uzma Engineering Sdn Bhd inflows from foreign investors “Foreign investors turned net “Local institutions, who have the research house.
(UESB), has signed an agreement with amounting to RM525.8 million out sellers at RM8.6 million on been strong net sellers, ended its
Petronas’ technology commercialisation of the total net inflows of RM565.6 Monday when the market 31-day net selling streak on Last week, various mixed local
arm Petronas Technology Ventures Sdn million. reopened last week, ending its 30- Monday with a net buy of RM58.3 retailer movements were recorded
Bhd to commercialise Non-Metallic day streak of net buying, but million before turning net sellers with three days of net selling and
Pipeline (NMP) technology, a solution According to MIDF Research’s turned net buyers again for the rest again from Tuesday to Friday. The two days of net buying,
that shifts pipelines from metal-based to fund flow report, international of the week. The largest net inflows largest net outflow was on Tuesday culminating with a net buying
non-metallic materials to minimise funds have been net buyers on from foreign investors were on (RM225.2 million), Thursday position for the week at RM39.9
corrosion. In 2017, Petronas awarded Bursa for 10 out of the first 12 Thursday (RM176.5 million), (RM191.7 million) followed by million.
UESB a technology pilot project which
involved 1.5km of NMP flowline
installation in Sarawak. The project,
delivered within seven months from the
award date, involved the installation of
two NMPs produced by different
manufacturers into a single flowline,
making it the first project of its kind in
Malaysia and Southeast Asia.

13theSUN ON TUESDAY | MARCH 29, 2022

* SUNBIZ

BRIEFS AIRBUS HELICOPTERS
EYES 40 ORDERS

Malaysian banks set toFROMASIAPACIFIC
KUALA LUMPUR: Helicopter ride on economic recovery
manufacturer and solutions
provider Airbus Helicopters aims
to secure 40 orders from the Asia
Pacific region this year, of which
up to six orders are likely to come
from Malaysia. Its head of sales
for the Asia-Pacific, Fabrice
Rochereau, said the orders will o Rating agency keeps ‘stable’ outlook on accumulated management
include military and civil overlays. The banking system has
helicopters. “Our target for this sector, cites strong fundamentals and resilience robust loss absorption buffers. The
year is to sell 40 helicopters in GIL coverage (including regulatory
the region. As of March 2022, we PETALING JAYA: Malaysian banks demand,” Wong said. Upside to banks’ earnings is reserves) of the eight banks
had more than 15 helicopters have solid fundamentals and will Banks’ underlying asset quality strengthened to 129% as at end-
(sold),”he told a press conference continue to demonstrate resilience 2021 (end-2020: 117%) and the
at the Defence Service Asia 2022 in 2022, notwithstanding lingering will unfold when the bulk of relief industry’s common equity tier-1
here yesterday. Rochereau noted asset quality headwinds and the risk under the Pemulih stimulus capital ratio stood at 15.2% on the
that Airbus is in the lead in of contagion from the Russia- programme expires in first-half 2022 same date.
Malaysia’s helicopter market (H1’22). The banking system’s gross
with 42% share. – Bernama RAM expects the funding and
liquidity profiles of banks to stay
Ukraine war, according to RAM impaired loan (GIL) ratio could rise however limited this year as NIMs sound and supportive of new
MALAYSIA, INDONESIA Ratings co-head of financial to 2.5% by end-2022 (end-2021: will stay broadly stable, given that lending. Current and savings
FOCUS OF WORLD OIL institution ratings Wong Yin Ching. 1.4%). funding cost may come under account deposits continued to grow
AND FATS TRADE: MPOC pressure despite the prospect of a at double digits, albeit slower (2021:
RAM Ratings, which maintained Banks’ exposure to assisted loans
a ‘stable’ outlook on the Malaysian has reduced considerably as a big rate hike in H2’22. The bottom lines 10.9%; 2020: 19.3%). Fixed deposits,
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and banking sector in conjunction with portion of relief under the Pemulih will also be hit by Cukai Makmur. on the other hand, registered full-
Indonesia will be the focus of the release of its latest commentary, programme has expired in recent The profit performance of Malaysian year growth of 1.1% in contrast to
international oils and fats trade Banking Insight: A Break in the months. Based on data of eight banks rebounded strongly in 2021 the 3.6% contraction seen last year.
this year, supported by the
projection of 4% world Clouds, expects loan growth to selected local banks, the proportion on the back of lower provisioning Besides, Bank Negara Malaysia
economic growth and higher come in at 4.5%-5.0% in 2022 (+4.5% of domestic loans under relief expenses, broader NIMs and will award five digital bank licences
demand for vegetable oils, said in 2021) in line with economic almost halved to an average 15% in significantly smaller modification this month. The threat to
the Malaysian Palm Oil Council recovery. The loan growth projection January and February compared to charges. The eight banks’ average incumbents in the near to medium
(MPOC). CEO Wan Aishah Wan incorporates the expected downtick last quarter. pre-tax return on assets was a higher term will be limited, in our view,
Hamid said demand for in loans outstanding when 1.25% (2021: 0.92%). given the temporary asset threshold
vegetable oils is growing in borrowers resume repayments upon “The unwinding of relief which is less than RM3 billion and
tandem with the economic the expiry of various relief measures. measures will clear the fog on RAM estimates a credit cost ratio digital banks’ focus on the
recovery but supply disruption banks’ underlying asset quality. We of around 40bps-50bps in 2022. underserved and unserved markets.
has propelled vegetable oil “Risks to growth however have may see the sector’s GIL ratio rise to Incumbent banks, which can
prices to record levels. “Palm oil tilted to the downside on still- 2.5% by end-2022, which is deemed “We expect impairment charges pursue digital transformation under
price skyrocketed in February evolving geopolitical tensions manageable in our view,” Wong to moderate further but it is too soon the existing licensing framework,
2022 and established new record stemming from Russia and Ukraine. said. to see pre-pandemic levels in view have been digitising existing
highs, supported by current low The conflict, depending on its of lingering downside risk. banking operations and investing in
stocks and lower production in the magnitude and duration, could fuel However, the funding and new capabilities to ensure long-
two major palm oil-producing global inflationary pressure, disrupt liquidity profiles of banks are RAM’s co-head of financial term market relevance.
countries, Indonesia and Malaysia,” supply chains and dampen external expected to stay sound and institution ratings Sophia Lee
supportive of new lending. observed that banks also indicated
they are in no haste to release

she said in her presentation during
the Palm Oil Internet Seminar

LSH Capital to expand into property developmentyesterday.–Bernama

MCE BAGS DEALS TO
SUPPLY PARTS FOR
PERODUA NEW MODELS PETALING JAYA: Lim Seong Hai This collaboration will enable the approval to expand its core
Capital Bhd (LSH Capital) has group to earn certain portion in fees businesses to include property and
PETALING JAYA: MCE Holdings announced a series of corporate for various value creation efforts. construction-related business as
Bhd’s wholly owned subsidiary, proposals, including acquisitions these new integrated upstream
Multi-Code Electronics Industries worth RM157.6 million to expand The corporate proposals entail businesses are expected to
(M) Bhd, has secured contracts to into property development, and to with a combined acquisition value of contribute more than 25% of the
supply various mechanical parts strengthen its fast-growing RM157.6 million via the execution of group’s net profit, moving forward.
for Perodua’s new car models. construction business. share sale agreement to acquire 100%
The supply of these parts is in Astana Setia Sdn Bhd for RM95 Chairman Tan Sri Lim Keng
expected to begin in the first Upon completion of the million, assets exchange agreement Cheng (pix) said since its LEAP
quarter of the financial year proposals, the group will have an and debt settlement cum share Market listing in July 2021, LSH
ending July 31, 2024 for a enlarged secured construction subscription agreement with LSH Capital has ramped up its growth
duration of six years. The projects order book amounting to RM1.1 Ventures Sdn Bhd for RM62 million efforts, while rewarding shareholders
are expected to generate total billion with an overall outstanding to be full satisfied via issuance of new with strong earnings performance in
revenue of RM11.47 million for order book of RM782 million and LSH Capital shares at 45 sen, which the latest financial year ended Sept
MCE Group over the six-year carry a property development presents a premium of 7.14% to 9.20% 30, 2021 (FY21) and dividends of
period while the estimated total project with gross development over the closing market price on RM2.34 million, to meet the 30%
investment cost is RM620,000. value (GDV) of RM1.59 billion March 25, 2022 and volume weighted benchmark set by the group.
The projects are expected to which is expected to provide average price of six months. Astramina Advisory Sdn Bhd is
contribute positively to the earnings visibility until 2026. property development projects Astana Setia has an existing the adviser of LSH Capital and is the
earnings of the MCE Group over amounting to RM2.7 billion via the appointed adviser for the proposed
the six years, starting from FY24. In addition, the group will be BEST Framework collaboration. RM395.9 million GDV for its corporate exercises.
involved in construction and Residensi Laman Segar Hijau (LSH
Segar) development project in LSH Capital’s expansion of its
Taman Segar, Cheras. Astana Setia’s property development venture also
Bursa RISE launched to spur trading velocity flagship LSH Segar project has allows it to better synergise the
and raise profile of listed companies secured 100% uptake under the operations currently undertaken by
Rumawip affordable housing Lim Seong Hai Lighting Sdn Bhd and
scheme, and 70% uptake among Knight Auto Sdn Bhd, subsidiaries of
open units. Astana Setia has an LSH Capital with a continuous
PETALING JAYA: Bursa Malaysia “With the increasing emphasis on allowing investors to gain better external construction order book of emphasis on the BEST Framework,
Bhd yesterday launched the Bursa sustainable practices, I believe Bursa insight to facilitate informed RM390.81 million, of which that was introduced in 2021 to
Research Incentive Scheme (Bursa RISE will help participating PLC raise investment decision making. Further RM146.82 million is still outstanding. improve its project execution and
RISE) which aims to improve the the bar in corporate governance, data based on a study of a past Th proposed transaction with business proposition. This will allow
trading velocity and corporate profile transparency and disclosure through research programme, has shown that LSH Ventures involves the the group to achieve significant
of participating public-listed more frequent and meaningful velocity for participating PLC had acquisition of four parcels of land involvement in the supply chains in
companies (PLC) through research stakeholder engagements.” improved as a result of increased and buildings across Kuala Lumpur, the construction industry.
coverage and marketing activities. The programme also includes the research and profiling. Kajang and Johor Baru for RM8.14 This is in line with the BEST
Carried out by licensed research Investor Relations (IR) and Public “With greater engagement and million. In addition, LSH Capital will Framework adopted by LSH Capital
houses, the programme’s goal is to Relations (PR) Incentive marketing efforts, we expect investors settle RM54 million amount owing with the aims to transform the core
create better appreciation of the Programme, that provides IR and PR to pay more attention to the to directors of LSH Venture. foundation of the construction industry.
PLC’s fundamentals, leading to support to participating PLC to participating PLC. All these programmes Upon completion, LSH Capital The BEST Framework supports
better value recognition for the enable better engagement with their we have put in place are expected to will own 99% in LSH Ventures and projects and clients via the blue
companies. stakeholders, shareholders, the improve corporate accessibility for will have 93.75% effective interest in ocean strategy to secure sales and
“Bursa RISE is an initiative in line investment community, the media participating PLC, while generating Astana Setia & Euro Saga Sdn Bhd, contracts; enhancement solutions
with the evolving capital market and the public more effectively. positive outcomes for PLCs, and greater an entity which will launch the for finance in cash flow planning;
landscape where investors seek Bursa RISE complements and opportunities for investors and upcoming flagship project “Lake sustainability, made affordable for
greater stakeholder engagement and supports the PLC Transformation stakeholders,” Umar said. Side Homes” on a 11.85-acre land in business policymaking, as well as
more transparent communication,” Programme which has the objective Sixty PLC were selected to Sungai Besi with an estimated GDV transformation and innovation in
said Bursa Malaysia CEO Datuk of encouraging PLC to be more participate based on a set of of RM1.19 billion. engineering solutions and project
Muhamad Umar Swift. transparent in their performance, quantitative and qualitative criteria. LSH Capital will seek shareholder execution.

14 theSUN ON TUESDAY | MARCH 29, 2022 BRIEFS HEINEKEN DECIDES
SUNBIZ TO EXIT RUSSIA,
SEES €400M CHARGE
Foreign cash fleeing China
adds insult to injury AMSTERDAM: Dutch brewing giant
Heineken said yesterday it has decided to
oStudyfinds ‘unprecedented’capitaloutflowssince forces its local companies to help Russian exit its business in Russia, after previously
Russia invaded Ukraine leader Vladimir Putin evade sanctions, US saying it would halt new investments and
retaliation seems imminent. Chinese bourses exports there, anticipating a charge of €400
HONG KONG: Beijing’s close ties with Moscow Chanos once referred to Chinese markets as a are the world’s worst-performing outside million (RM1.8 billion). “We have concluded
may be rattling foreign investors. A study by the “roach motel” – easy to get money in, hard to Russia, with IIF data showing daily average that Heineken’s ownership of the business
Institute of International Finance found that get it out. outflows touching nearly US$500 million in Russia is no longer sustainable nor viable
China has been experiencing “unprecedented” (RM2.1 billion) at one point. in the current environment,“ it said in a
capital flight since Russia invaded Ukraine. The It is now easier for money managers to statement, adding that it would not profit
study found no similar outflows from other repatriate funds at will, and embarrassing An exodus of pension funds and insurers from any transfer of ownership. Heineken,
emerging markets, adding insult to injury. distortions – like arbitrary trading halts – have who buy and hold assets for long periods of which brews the Botsjkarev, Ochota en Tri
been fully or mostly closed. Passive index time will be painful. Although small in absolute Medvjedja brands in Russia, said it aimed
China’s technocrats have only started to providers started to include onshore Chinese terms, their presence helps anchor market for an “orderly transfer” and that it would
make progress attracting global portfolio shares and bonds in their benchmarks, and valuations and reassure local traders, who tend continue the business with reduced
managers long wary of the People’s Republic. international funds began steadily upping their to distrust local analysts and ratings agencies. operations during a transition period to
While Chinese shares comprise 9% of global China exposure, disregarding both the trade State media presents global investor minimise the risk of nationalisation. The
equity values, mainland-listed companies war and the pandemic. enthusiasm for China as endorsing its company said it would guarantee the
constituted only 2.7% of international investors’ authoritarian government. salaries of its 1,800 employees to the end of
fund allocations in 2020. Strict capital controls, The Ukraine invasion may be giving them this year. Earlier in March, Heineken had
unpredictable policymaking and a shareholder reason for pause. Investors were already If the capital flight is sustained, it could said it would stop making and selling its
base dominated by day-traders put off serious traumatized by two years of rambling aggravate the current selloff at a politically beer in Russia and that it would no longer
financial institutions; hedge fund manager Jim crackdowns on listed companies. War is sensitive moment; President Xi Jinping is set to accept any net financial benefits from its
pushing up commodity prices, and if Beijing be elected to a third term later in the year. For operations there. – Reuters
reformers, it marks a setback in Beijing’s
campaign to woo institutional money. – HUAWEI’S 2021 PROFIT
Reuters LEAPS RECORD 76%,
AIDED BY ASSET SALES
BOJ makes rare second offer in unlimited bond buy
SHANGHAI: Huawei Technologies yesterday
TOKYO: The Bank of Japan (BOJ) desperately the implicit 0.25% cap set around its yield part of efforts to stimulate the economy by reported asset sale gains helped lift profit
defended its yield target yesterday by making target. keeping borrowing costs low. 76% in 2021, turning in its first set of results
two offers in a single day to buy an unlimited under CFO Meng Wanzhou since she
amount of government bonds, as it struggled After the morning offer failed to push The 10-year JGB yield has been creeping returned to China last year after nearly three
to swim against the global tide toward higher down yields, the BOJ made a second offer in up in tandem with a rise in US long-term years’ detention in Canada. In its biggest-
interest rates. the afternoon to buy unlimited amounts of interest rates, as investors have priced in the ever annual gain, net profit rose to 113.7
JGBs with maturities of more than five years prospect of aggressive rate hikes by the billion yuan (RM75 billion), the smartphone
The central bank’s efforts to defend its and up to 10 years. Federal Reserve. and computer giant said. Last year’s surge,
ultra-loose policy pushed the yen to a six-year from just 3.2% growth in 2020, marked the
low of 123.25 to the dollar yesterday, pinching While the first offer drew no bids, the BOJ Markets had been focusing on when the impact of asset sales in the wake of US
Japan’s economy by inflating already surging accepted bids to buy ¥64.5 billion (RM2.2 BOJ could step in to defend the 0.25% ceiling, sanctions and weaker domestic consumer
fuel and raw material imports. billion) in JGBs in the second offer. after refraining to do so on Friday as the 10- demand amid the coronavirus pandemic. In
year yield topped the level at which the the years since it came under U.S. sanctions,
“The power of the BOJ’s unlimited bond- The two offers, which were the first since central bank had offered to buy an unlimited the company has ramped up research and
buy offer is clearly waning,” said Takahide Feb 10, underscored the BOJ’s resolve to keep amount in February. development in fields such as green power
Kiuchi, a former central bank board member rates ultra-low in contrast to the Federal and autonomous driving. It has also ramped
who is now an economist at Nomura Reserve’s aggressive rate hike plans. The BOJ’s current guidance is that it will up sales of its existing range of consumer
Research Institute. allow the 10-year yield to move flexibly hardware products. Revenue for wearable
“Markets are putting the BOJ to test, so the around its 0% target as long as it stays below devices and smart screens grew 30% year-
“Markets may more forcefully test the BOJ’s central bank has no choice but to keep the 0.25% upper limit, though it will take into on-year, Huawei said. – Reuters
resolve to defend the 0.25% ceiling, which may offering unlimited bond buying,” said account not just the level but the speed of any
prompt the bank to modify its approach and Takafumi Yamawaki, head of Japan fixed rise in yields. TESLA SUSPENDS SHANGHAI
allow the 10-year yield to rise more.” income research at JPMorgan Securities. FACTORY OUTPUT FOR
BOJ Governor Haruhiko Kuroda has FOUR DAYS ON COVID CURBS
The yield on the benchmark 10-year “If yields are allowed to move above 0.25%, repeatedly said the central bank would
Japanese government bond (JGB) hit a fresh investors will think the BOJ has tolerated a rise maintain interest rates at the current ultra-low SHANGHAI: US automaker Tesla is
six-year high of 0.250% yesterday, even after above that level. That makes it harder for the levels, given the fragile economic recovery suspending production at its Shanghai
the BOJ stepped into the market with an offer BOJ to carry on with yield curve control.” and as inflation remains well below its 2% factory for four days after the financial hub
to buy unlimited amount of JGBs to defend target. – Reuters said on Sunday it would lock down in two
Under yield curve control, the BOJ pledges stages to carry out mass testing for Covid 19,
to guide the 10-year JGB yield around 0% as two people familiar with the matter said. It
initially attempted to create a closed loop to
China, US ‘working hard’ to resolve audit dispute continue production and called workers in
on Sunday, one of the sources said. However,
SHANGHAI: Chinese regulators and their US Chinese regulators have asked some of the country’s US-listed firms to prepare for more audit it allowed them to leave that evening after it
counterparts are working hard to solve an audit disclosures as Beijing steps up efforts to ensure they remain listed in New York. - BERNAMAPIX decided it did not have enough provisions
dispute affecting US-listed Chinese firms and for them, the source added. Tesla declined to
want to achieve effective and sustainable hundreds of billions of dollars of US Baidu and JD.com, to prepare for more audit comment on whether production had been
cooperation as soon as possible, a state-run investments at stake. disclosures as Beijing steps up efforts to ensure suspended. In a statement to Reuters it said
newspaper reported on Sunday. they remain listed in New York, Reuters that it always strived to fulfil its epidemic
US regulators require disclosure of reported last week. prevention responsibilities and that it
Citing a source close to Chinese regulators, government interest in the listed companies, as believed Shanghai’s Covid-19 measures
the official China Securities Journal reported well as sensitive information and data, while The Financial Times and Bloomberg News helped lay the foundation for the city’s future
that the China Securities Regulatory the Chinese government “has been tightening also reported this month that China’s securities development. Its Shanghai factory produces
Commission (CSRC) heard opinions from its control on many of China’s biggest and most watchdog is weighing a proposal that would cars for the China market and is also a crucial
some US-listed Chinese companies during an important companies,“ he added. allow US regulators to inspect auditors’ export hub to Germany and Japan. It
online meeting on Sunday. working papers for some companies as soon as delivered 56,515 vehicles in February,
Chinese regulators have asked some of the this year. – Reuters including 33,315 for export, according to the
“Both Chinese and US regulators are fully country’s US-listed firms, including Alibaba, China Passenger Car Association.
aware of each other’s concerns, and are
moving toward each other, and working hard APPLE TO CUT PRODUCTION
to find solutions to the issue in order to achieve OF IPHONE, AIRPODS: REPORT
effective and sustainable cooperation as soon
as possible,“ the source was cited as saying. BENGALURU: Apple Inc is planning to cut
the output of its iPhone and AirPods
CSRC said that the recent talks with US devices as the Ukraine crisis and looming
regulators have been efficient, candid, and inflation start to weigh on demand for
professional, the newspaper said. consumer electronics, the Nikkei reported
yesterday, citing sources. The company
The comments come days after the US plans to make about 20% fewer iPhone SEs
public company accounting regulator said that next quarter, or lower production orders by
recent media speculation about an imminent about 2-3 million units than originally
deal with China was “premature”, and it planned, due to weaker-than-expected
remained unclear if the Chinese government demand, Nikkei said. The US tech giant also
would grant the access required by a new US reduced orders for its AirPods wireless
listing law. headphones by more than 10 million units
for all of 2022, as it scales back the level of
Washington is demanding complete access inventories due to lukewarm demand, the
to the books of US-listed Chinese companies, newspaper said. The company also asked
but Beijing bars foreign inspection of working suppliers to make a couple of million fewer
papers from local accounting firms – a long- units of the entire iPhone 13 range than
simmering auditing dispute that puts previously planned, but said this
adjustment was based on seasonal
demand, according to the report. – Reuters

Marc must come face-to-face with his T U E S DAY
darkest fears. – WALT DISNEY STUDIOS 29 MARCH 2022

The Marc, Steven
and Layla love
triangle in one
image. – WALT
DISNEY STUDIOS

beDfoarrekedsatwn No sane man
would walk
o One of Marvel Comics’ most interesting and around dressed
complex superheroes makes his television debut like that. – WALT
DISNEY STUDIOS

█ BY ANANSA JACOB power thanks to the casting of Oscar
AFTER Marvel’s string of Isaac as the title character, and Ethan
successful television series Hawke as the enigmatic antagonist
featuring familiar Arthur Harrow, who has his own
characters from its personal connection to Khonshu.
Cinematic Universe (Wandavision,
The Falcon and The Winter Soldier, Rounding up the main cast are
Loki and Hawkeye), it is high time Egyptian-Palestinian actress May
that the medium be the gateway to Calamawy, who plays Layla El-
introduce a new name to the Faouly, Marc’s ex-wife and partner
superhero roster: Moon Knight. who used to accompany him on his
One of the more unusual adventures, and F. Murray Abraham
characters in Marvel Comics history, as the voice of Khonshu.
Moon Knight first made his
appearance in 1975, as a mercenary We were recently given the Harrow. Aside from being a badass
named Marc Spector who becomes unprecedented opportunity to What follows is your standard Isaac also does a great job at adventurer in her own right, she is
the avatar of the Egyptian moon god review the first four episodes of Moon ‘stop the bad guy from destroying the portraying what it is like to have two also the focus of a budding love
Khonshu, and who is gifted with Knight, which will be aired weekly on world’ plot. However, what makes the (and in one instance, three) triangle between Marc and Steven. It
some of the god’s supernatural Disney Hotstar beginning tomorrow. show ultimately stand out is Isaac’s personalities forced to share one is ultimately played for laughs as the
abilities. So does the show live up to the hype? dual performance as Steven and body. Ultimately, though, it is Steven two men mentally argue with each
What makes Moon Knight so Emphatically, yes. Marc. Both characters have such who gets the most screen time and is other over her, but Calamawy has
unique is that the character is distinctive and opposing clearly meant to be the audience such good chemistry with both
depicted as having dissociative The pilot episode introduces us to personalities, and Isaac is pulling out surrogate, as we see him learn to versions of Isaac that it adds a
identity disorder (DID), manifesting Steven Grant (artfully played by Isaac, all the stops to fully flesh them out as harness the powers of Khonshu as charming layer to an otherwise
itself in his various alter egos, which complete with a London accent), a two separate individuals. There were the series moves along. He also gets action-heavy story.
serve the dual purpose of allowing mild-mannered gift shop assistant several scenes where it really does some of the funniest lines in the
him to maintain a secret identity, as who works at the British Museum. feel like two different actors playing series, and while both Steven and One character who seems to be a
well as providing Spector with an Steven also apparently sleepwalks off each other, and not just Oscar Marc have some dark moments little underdeveloped in the first four
outlet for some of the traumas he has regularly, forcing him to set up an Isaac talking to himself. during the series where they question episodes is Harrow. Although Hawke
experienced in his life. elaborate series of traps to prevent their own sanity, it’s clear that they portrays him with an intense
All of this makes the six-episode him from leaving his bedroom. Through the clueless and both deal with the situation charisma each time he is on screen,
Moon Knight miniseries a fascinating confused Steven, the audience learns differently. Harrow is not given all that much
prospect from the get-go, both due to One night, Steven suddenly wakes about the Moon Knight lore, and attention, except in the few scenes
the character’s unique abilities as up in the middle of a heist through Marc, the audience gets to Complicating matters is the where he manages to explain the
well as how he will fit into the existing orchestrated by Khonshu and Marc see the true power of the character, appearance of Layla, who has been reasons behind his actions. I do wish
MCU canon. (whom Isaac plays as a typical tough complete with the ability to summon trying to track down Marc for some he had been given a few more scenes,
The series also packs plenty of star guy adventurer with an American his iconic white suit and fight off time and who joins both but perhaps we will get that in the
accent) to steal an artifact belonging supernatural demons. personalities in their mission to stop final two episodes.
to Harrow, the avatar of the Egyptian
goddess Ammit, who plans to ‘heal’ Episode four ends on a cliffhanger,
the world by eliminating those whom with our main characters in a
she has deemed unworthy. situation that may turn the events
seen in the previous episode on its
Marc and Steven head. Although, with just two
have to learn to episodes left after that, it’s pretty clear
work together. that the chances of another major
– WALT DISNEY revelation is rather low.
STUDIOS
In all, this is a truly refreshing way
Hawke is criminally underused in an otherwise perfect series. – WALT DISNEY STUDIOS to introduce the character to the
MCU, and no doubt audiences will
enjoy following Moon Knight – all of
him – on his adventures.

Moon Knight will air weekly on
Disney+ beginning March 30.

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An Oscar statue with a sign reading‘Glory To Ukraine’ The moment that
on display ahead of the Oscars Award show. – AFP Smith slapped Rock
across the face at
Stars show the Academy
support for Awards. – AFP
Ukraine at Oscars
o Will Smith’s sudden RThoecks-laepd tHhoalltywood
WHILE presenting at the 2022 Academy attack on Chris Rock was
Awards, Mila Kunis made a heartfelt tribute to the talk of the night noticable pall over the rest of the night. Pachinko star set for
those affected by Russia’s ongoing attack on On social media, clips of the outburst space K-drama
Ukraine. Kunis, who was born in Ukraine, have PRIOR to the 94th Academy
raised more than US$35 million (RM147.4 Awards yesterday, Will Smith and the slap immediately went viral. GONG HYO JIN
million) in humanitarian relief for the people of was a hot favourite to make Even Malaysia was not immune, as and Lee Min Ho
Ukraine with her husband, and joined Ukraine history by winning his first have been
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on a video call Oscar for his performance in tennis the social media accounts of several tapped to star in
to further discuss relief efforts last week. biopic King Richard. companies created some hilarious an upcoming
memes within an hour of it taking place. romantic comedy
The Oscars also broadcasted a message Instead, the normally good-natured drama series
following Kunis’ remarks, calling for a moment star made history for all the wrong Later, after Smith did indeed win his titled Ask the
of silence “to show our support for the people of reasons. Oscar, he gave a tearful speech during Stars, which will
Ukraine currently facing invasion, conflict, and which he apologised to the Academy be set in space.
prejudice within their own borders.” During the segment for best and to his fellow nominees – although, This is the first
documentary feature, comedian Chris not to Rock – and gave a rambling Korean drama set
Jamie Lee Curtis arrived at the Academy Rock, who was presenting the award, speech expounding the value of love on a space
Awards with a blue ribbon tied to her left hand cracked several jokes that included one and explained that he was a fierce station, with
that read “with refugees.” Curtis acknowledged aimed at Smith’s wife Jada Pinkett- defender of his family. filming to start in
to USA TODAY that it’s fair for others to Smith. April.
question why an awards show is going on amid He also made reference to Gong will play
major conflict in the world and wanted to use Referencing her shaved head, Rock something Denzel Washington had told the role of
her platform on the red carpet to help “shine a commented that she would be starring him soon after the slap: “At your highest American
light on the refugee crisis”. in the sequel to G.I. Jane. The actress has moment, be careful. That’s when the astronaut Eve Gong (top) and Lee will star
been battling alopecia, a condition that Devil comes for you.” Kim, and Lee will in a rom-com on a space
When Amy Schumer was asked if she had causes hair loss. play the role of a
any final thoughts before heading into the show, For its part, the Academy later station. – ALLKPOP
she said that her thoughts are with the people Smith then walked on stage, slapped tweeted: “The Academy does not
going through the genocide in Ukraine. Rock and uttered several expletives as condone violence of every form.”
he stormed off and took his seat.
J.K. Simmons donned a yellow pocket In the meantime, for a more
square with his navy suit and took a moment to While Rock tried to make light of the extensive report of the Academy
honour those in Ukraine, including his co-star event, the incident stunned the viewing Awards, turn to LYFE page 18.
Nina Arianda’s family. audience. Some had initially thought it
was a scripted comedy sketch, until it
“God bless Nina Arianda my scene partner became painfully clear that it wasn’t.
who should be here tonight. She and her mom While the ceremony carried on
are in New Jersey, they have lots of family in afterwards, Smith’s outburst had cast a
Ukraine and we’re praying for them and
thinking about them.” Miley Cyrus sings for late Taylor Hawkins space tourist and
gynaecologist,
Besides that, Samuel L. Jackson, donned the Gong Ryong in
blue “with refugees” pin, Benedict FRIENDS and family have been paying a highly publicised emergency plane the series,
Cumberbatch wore a pin with the Ukrainian tribute to Taylor Hawkins of the Foo landing last week. according to
flag colours, and Jason Momoa sported a blue Fighters since his tragic passing was Keyeast
and yellow pocket square. announced last Friday. Among them is “He was already at the festival and that Entertainment.
Miley Cyrus, who paid a tearful tribute to would have been a time that I would have The drama, to
Songwriter and musician Diane Warren also Hawkins during her performance at gotten to see my friend and I didn’t,” Cyrus be directed by
wore the same pin to the red carpet. “It’s just a Lollapalooza Brazil. said. “I would have done anything to hang Park Shin Woo, is
simple thing we can do. It’s not political. It’s just out with him one more time.” expected to
human.” The Bangerz singer honoured her late premiere in 2023.
friend with a heartfelt rendition of her hit She then sent her condolences to Recently, Lee
Minari actress Yuh-Jung Youn, also wore the single, Angels Like You. During the Hawkins’ bandmates. “I know that any time starred in
blue ribbon. As a refugee from North Korea, she performance, Cyrus was accompanied by that I get onstage and any time I get to Pachinko, an
expressed that it is her wish for there to be no an enormous picture of Hawkins behind play with my band – which if anything ever American drama
refugees without a home or war in the world. her. f**king happened to any one of them it television series
would f**king kill me, she continued :“So, I based on the New
Cyrus performed a track in honour of the late Before taking the stage, Cyrus couldn’t imagine how the Foo Fighters felt York Times best-selling book of the same name,
drummer. – YOUTUBE announced that she was honouring her today.” released in 2017. The drama series premiered
late friend’s legacy. on Apple TV+ last weekend.
Hawkins was a drummer in the group. Gong, dubbed the queen of romantic
She said: “Tonights show is in honour of And he was found dead in his hotel in comedies for her popular roles in rom-com
my friend Taylor Hawkins. The most bad ass Bogota after complaints of chest pains. dramas, was last seen in When The Camelia
dude I know who would want me to shine According to the authorities, he had over Bloom, which was released in November on
and sing LOUD for the love of rock n roll!” ten substances in his system when he died. Netflix.
However, the cause of death has yet to be
As Cyrus revealed during her set, the determined as the investigations are still
pair had a close relationship. In fact, he was ongoing.
the first-person Cyrus contacted following

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AT one point during one of
Ambulance’s many chase
sequences, Jake
Gyllenhaal’s Danny Sharp
begins shouting at Yahya Abdul-
Mateen II’s Will Sharp over the
complexities of football/soccer, while
an army of police cars are chasing
after them.
It’s absurd and the film’s E-VALUE

numerous corny dialogue with hit-or- 6

miss jokes that are punctuated by ACTING
frantic editing and a blitzkrieg of 7
explosions is to be expected, because
Ambulance is directed by Michael PLOT
Bay. 5

The film’s premise is simple: it’s a
heist film where the heist goes wrong. Yahya’s performance is more subdued than Gyllenhaal, which Expect the usual Michael Bay filmmaking in Ambulance. – UNITED INTERNATIONAL PICTURES
There has been plenty of these kinds Bainyhmeomtionmakes narrative sense. –UNITEDINTERNATIONALPICTURES
of films in the past, but it hasn’t been
done in the style of Michael Bay’s
“Bayhem”.

To differentiate his film from those
that came before, which I suspect
wasn’t hard, Bay essentially
blindfolded himself, hit accelerate
and ran this ambulance, I mean film
through everything that makes a
Michael Bay film a Michael Bay film.
You have explosions, gunfights,
aerial chase sequences, land chase o Michael Bay is unapologetically his familiar
sequences, spinning camera shots, explosive self in his latest film
low angle shots, Dutch angles, 180-
degree tracking shots, montages,
shaky camera, excessive drone shots,
characters who look like models, and great, but not in Ambulance, because either good news or bad news.
of course, everything looks like its the film’s pacing is a mess, as the film The film opens with Will facing
part of a high-budget commercial. is almost two and a half hours long. difficulties in getting an insurance
This is Michael Bay’s “Bayhem”, Depending on whether or not the company to cover his wife’s medical You can tell that Gyllenhaal was having a good time based on his performance in
and in small doses, these can be viewer enjoys Bay’s movies, this is expenses, and in his desperation, he the movie. – UNITED INTERNATIONAL PICTURES
turns to his brother, Danny for help.
Bay wastes no time setting up the Gonzalez’s Cam Thompson, an much like the classic Keanu Reeves
relationship between the duo, emergency medical technician on- action film Speed did.
because barely a few minutes into the board the ambulance that the Sharp That said, watch the film for
film and meeting the Sharp brothers, brothers hijack in their escape. Gyllenhaal’s performance as Danny,
Will is immediately dragged into his There’s also side characters that because compared to everyone else,
brother’s heist to rob a bank in Los further muddle the pacing because he seems to be having the most fun.
Angeles for US$32 Bay keeps cutting back Due to how unhinged Danny is,
million (RM135 and forth across all Gyllenhaal plays the character with
million). Scan the QR these players. gleeful mania that is injected with the
The rest of the film code to self-awareness that he is in a Michael
is the Sharp brothers’ watch the By its end, Bay film, and there is no need to be
descent into hell as the trailer Ambulance strains super serious, which is how every
under the pressure of it
heist immediately being stretched out for other actor is playing their role.
goes wrong and they’re chased across as long as it has, though I have to If anything, after his last film,
L.A. for the rest of the film. commend Bay for being able to Ambulance is a testament that
Gonzalez brings her usual spunk and bravado to Ambulance as an EMT badass. – Thrown into the mix is arguably translate the frantic nature of the plot Michael Bay can be more Michael
UNITED INTERNATIONAL PICTURES the heart of the film in Eiza and keeping the film “in motion”, Bay than the last Michael Bay film.

Join SpongeBob in his new home at Kamp Koral Catch the
BEFORE the iconic pineapple home Narlene, narwhal siblings who live in adventures of
and before the Krusty Krab, there was the woods surrounding the camp. young SpongeBob
… Kamp Koral! Follow 10-year-old in Kamp Koral. –
SpongeBob SquarePants and his In the sneak peek of the series NICKELODEON
friends as they spend their summer premiere, The Jellyfish Kid, a young
holiday building underwater SpongeBob is determined to catch down sequentially until he develops
campfires, catching wild jellyfish, and his first jellyfish and his friends do into that sourpuss that we know so
swimming in Lake Yuckymuck at the whatever they can to help him. well.”
craziest camp in the kelp forest.
Produced by Nickelodeon Marc Ceccarelli, Vincent Waller Follow Squidward’s evolution as
Animation Studio, Kamp Koral: and Jennie Monica are co-executive he plays counsellor to SpongeBob
SpongeBob’s Under Years is slated to producers of the series. Production of and friends!
premiere across Southeast Asia on Kamp Koral: SpongeBob’s Under 3) The inspiration behind Plankton’s
March 28, airing weekdays at 4.30pm Years is overseen by Kelley Gardner, Chum Bucket
(WIB) and 5:30pm (MY/PH)! Vice President, Current Series Everyone knows and loves Krabby
In the 13-episode CG-animated Animation, Nickelodeon. Patties, the Krusty Krab’s signature
prequel series, SpongeBob meets menu item, but who gave Plankton
Patrick, Sandy, Squidward, Plankton Since its launch July 17, 1999, the idea to serve chum right across
and Mr. Krabs, where the new friends SpongeBob SquarePants has the street at the Chum Bucket?
embark on all the joys of camp, reigned as the number-one
including hunting for treasure, animated series on TV for the last You’ll have to watch and find out!
slaplining and more. 18 years, while generating a
Kamp Koral: SpongeBob’s Under universe of beloved characters,
Years is the first original spinoff of pop culture catchphrases and and sometimes nonsensical Krabby Patties at lightning speed.
Nickelodeon’s iconic hit show memes, theatrical releases, adventures of SpongeBob, an Was the lovable yellow sponge
SpongeBob SquarePants. consumer products, a Tony Award- incurable optimist and earnest sea
Kamp Koral: SpongeBob’s Under winning Broadway musical and a sponge, and his undersea friends. always a natural cook? What was the
Years features Tom Kenny global fan base. Theree pieces of trivia to fish out very first dish he cooked? 10-year-old
(SpongeBob), Bill Fagerbakke from the series SpongeBob reveals all in Kamp Koral.
(Patrick), Rodger Bumpass SpongeBob SquarePants is the 1) SpongeBob’s path to becoming a 2) Grumpy Squidward’s origin story
(Squidward), Clancy Brown (Mr. most widely distributed property fry cook “You find out how Squidward got to
Krabs), Carolyn Lawrence (Sandy) in ViacomCBS Networks In the very first episode of the original be so depressed, frustrated and
and Mr. Lawrence (Plankton) International history, seen in more SpongeBob SquarePants series, underappreciated,” said the
reprising their iconic roles. than 170 countries and territories, SpongeBob interviewed to be a fry character’s voice actor Rodger
Carlos Alazraqui (The translated in 30+ languages, and cook at the Krusty Krab and he Bumpass in a previous interview.
Casagrandes) and Kate Higgins averaging more than 100 million dazzled everyone by whipping up
(Blaze and the Monster Machines) total viewers every month. “They all start fairly child-like and
join as new characters Nobby and naïve and enthusiastic. Then in
SpongeBob SquarePants was Squidward’s case, he gets knocked
created by Stephen Hillenburg and
produced by Nickelodeon in
Burbank. The character-driven
cartoon chronicles the nautical

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DEAF family drama CODA
won best picture honours at
the Oscars Sunday, the first
ever triumph for a streamer,
in a ceremony that was
overshadowed by best actor-winner
Will Smith striking comedian Chris
Rock on stage for making a joke about
his wife.
Tinseltown’s biggest night began
with a performance by pop megastar
Beyonce, and touched on politics
with a moment of silence over the
Ukraine crisis. Will Smith with his award for best
But before the final awards were actor. – AFP
handed out, the shocking Smith-Rock
altercation went viral, and changed Best actress award winner Jessica
the mood of the night. Chastain. – AFP
CODA, a feel-good indie drama broadcast with her nominated tune
starring deaf actors in lead roles, had from King Richard, from the
been presumed a longshot for Compton courts where Serena and
Hollywood’s biggest prize until very Venus trained as girls.
recently, but pulled off a remarkable
late surge to emerge triumphant. But the award for best original
The film bagged the historic prize song went to Billie Eilish for her
for Apple TV+, a relative newcomer in James Bond theme song No Time to
a streaming market dominated by Die.
rivals like Netflix.
“Thank you to the Academy for In another musical highlight, viral
letting our CODA make history sensation We Don’t Talk About Bruno
tonight,” said producer Philippe was performed live, with Megan Thee
Rousselet. The cast of best picture winner Coda (from left) Amy Forsyth, Daniel Durant, Eugenio Derbez, Emilia Jones and Marlee Matlin Stallion adding an Oscars-themed
Taking its title from the acronym at the Oscars. – AFP verse to the Encanto hit song.
for child of deaf adult, the movie also
won for best adapted screenplay, and toNirgehmtember father, just like they said about Hosts Wanda Sykes, Amy Schumer
best supporting actor for Troy Kotsur, Richard Williams.” and Regina Hall kicked off
who plays the father of a teenage girl Diverse characters proceedings inside the Dolby Theatre
who can hear and wants to pursue a Until recently it had appeared that – where the Oscars returned after a
career in music. dark, psychological Western The year away due to the pandemic – with
Power of the Dog was fated to earn an opening skit that poked fun at
Kotsur dedicated his golden Netflix its much-coveted first best everything from sexism in Hollywood
statuette to the deaf and disabled picture statuette. to Florida’s “Don’t say gay’ bill.
communities.
“This year, the Academy hired
“This is our moment,” he said. three women to host because it’s
Jessica Chastain won best actress cheaper than hiring one man,“ said
for The Eyes of Tammy Faye, in which As it turned out, the film won only Schumer.
she played a real-life televangelist o The heartwarming CODA triumphs at the best director for Jane Campion.
who became an unlikely champion Oscars, as emotions run high onstage Sykes added: “We’re going to have
for the LGBTQ community. She is only the third woman to do a great night tonight. And for you
so in Oscars history, just a year after people in Florida, we’re going to have
“We’re faced with discriminatory Chloe Zhao became the second a gay night.”
and bigoted legislation that is (Nomadland). Kathryn Bigelow was
the first for The Hurt Locker. Sci-fi epic Dune ended the night
sweeping our country ... in times like Kenneth Branagh’s childhood- with the most wins, earning six in
this, I think of Tammy and I’m inspired Belfast – another presumed craft and technical categories – best
inspired by her radical acts of love,” best picture frontrunner – triumphed sound, score, editing, production
she said. for best original screenplay. design, visual effects and
Ariana DeBose won best cinematography.
Art imitates life supporting actress for playing Anita Devastation
But Hollywood’s biggest night was in West Side Story, and Disney’s The annual “in memoriam” paid
dominated by a shocking moment in Encanto was named best animated tribute to cinematographer Halyna
which Smith – who won best actor for feature. Hutchins, who was shot dead by Alec
his work on King Richard – slapped DeBose, who first made her name Baldwin in a tragic accident on the set
Rock on stage, before returning to his on Broadway, celebrated her historic of Western Rust last year.
seat alongside his wife Jada Pinkett win for “an openly queer woman of
Smith and shouting profanities. colour, an Afro-Latina.” Recently deceased Hollywood
When he returned to the stage to Yvett Merino, producer of greats also honoured in the segment
accept his award, a tearful Smith Colombia-set Encanto, said she was included Sidney Poitier – the first, and
lamented “people disrespecting you” “so proud to be a part of a film that for many decades, the only Black man
in Hollywood, and apologised to the put beautiful, diverse characters in to win best actor. – AFP
Academy “and all my fellow front and center.”
nominees.” Summer of Soul won best
Smith, who plays the father of documentary for musician
tennis greats Serena and Venus Questlove’s first movie about the
Drive my Car director Ryusuke Hamaguchi with the award for best international Williams in King Richard,” added: “Art huge Black Woodstock festival that
feature film. – AFP imitates life. I look like the crazy took place in 1969 Harlem.
Japan’s Drive My Car, a Japanese
arthouse film based on a short story
of the same name by Haruki
Murakami, was named best
international film.

Powerhouse music
Beyonce began the televised

The producers of Encanto accept the award for best animated feature film. – AFP Singer-songwriters Finneas O’Connell and Billie Eilish accept the award for best
music (original song) for No Time to Die. – AFP

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Leftover chicken can always be repurposed into Light mayonnaise is
other dishes, instead of being eaten the same way it lighter on the
was the previous day. – FREEPIK calories. – FREEPIK

Chicken tonight
o Here are two easy-to-make, protein-rich chicken recipes

█ BY MARK MATHEN VICTOR 6. 1 cup of light mayonnaise or Greek yogurt The melding of chicken meat and eggs is a flavour explosion. – FREEPIK
7. 1 cup of canned pineapple
PROTEIN is an essential nutrient for Instructions 2. Place the shredded chicken and deshelled 6. Let the mixture sit
almost everyone, whether they’re 1. Combine flour with salt and pepper hard boiled eggs into the same bowl 7. Butter the bread, and toast until golden
young or elderly. The most richest, 2. Coat uncooked chicken pieces evenly 3. Lightly mix both, crushing the egg – both 8. Spread a generous amount on one slice of
easiest and affordable source to obtain 3. Heat the oil in large frying pan or wok white and yolk – into the chicken bread, and cover it with another
it is from chicken. Though different parts of 4. Slowly add chicken pieces in batches and fry 4. Add the salt and pepper, along with
chicken are more nutrient dense than other until golden brown mayonnaise, onion and garlic The end product should be consummed
parts, the animal as a whole, is still a perfect 5. Dry chicken on paper towels 5. Mix everything with added force within a couple of hours if being kept at room
source of protein. 6. Drain the canned pineapple, and chop the temperature.
pieces if the chunks are too big
There are thousands of chicken dishes out 7. Transfer chicken into a mixing bowl, and add
there, some are complex, and some aren’t. Here in either the mayonnaise or Greek yogurt, and
are two that are very easy to make. the pineapple pieces
8. Mix well. Optionally, fresh lemon juice can be
These recipes seek to utilise both uncooked mixed in for extra taste.
chicken or leftover chicken, depending on
which is available, while also using other The end product can be portioned in
common ingredients that is in most kitchens or containers and eaten throughout the week, but
are easy to find in shops. no more than that. The salad’s freshness will
deteriorate after a week or so.
Nothing fancy. Just straightcut, but delicious Shredded Chicken & Egg Sandwich
dishes. Ingredients
1. 1 cup of shredded chicken
Don’t let the recipes which seem long on 2. 2 hard boiled eggs
paper daunt you. These are relatively simple 3. 2 to 4 slices of bread
recipes that can be done within 15 minutes, and 4. 2 cloves of garlic
can be stored for several days for those who 5. 2 tablespoon of chopped onion
want to either snack or meal prep. 6. 1 teaspoon butter
Pineapple Chicken Salad 7. 3 tablespoon of light mayonnaise
Ingredients 8. 2 teaspoon of salt and pepper, adjust as
1. 2 uncooked chicken breasts, sliced into bite- needed
sized pieces OR leftover cooked chicken Instructions
2. Alternatively, 2-3 cups of leftover chopped, 1. Chop the onion and garlic, and add lemon
cooked chicken can be used. juice
(Skip to #6 on the instructions if using leftover
chicken)
3. A teaspoon of salt and pepper, adjust as
needed
4. 1 cup of flour
5. 2 cups of cooking oil

The Michelin Guide returns

THE Michelin Guide launched its and that’s what we want to support.” restaurant La Maison des Bois just a Michelin says it issues up to three stars based on the quality of the ingredients
2022 edition last Tuesday, vowing to Last year’s ceremony, in the midst year after it was awarded. used; mastery of flavour and cooking techniques; the personality of the chef in his
celebrate the diversity of French cuisine; value for money; and consistency between visits. – AFP
cooking and the industry’s resilience of a months-long shutdown caused He lost the case and said he never
after two challenging years caused by by the pandemic, was a low-key affair again wants to see a Michelin poorly represented. Michelin as a guide for motorists, it
the Covid-19 pandemic. with only one chef – Alexandre inspector in his restaurants. “But Michelin is still very now has editions across Europe, Asia,
Mazzia – promoted to three stars, the North and South America.
Expected each year with highest distinction. Poullennec said demotions were important for chefs and owners. If it
apprehension by chefs and vital if the guidebook was to “remain motivates their kitchen staff and In March, it announced it was
gourmets, the famous red book is While Poullennec said the judges’ relevant to customers.” team, and brings more diners and suspending operations in Russia due
being unveiled in Cognac in criteria remained the same, there was curiosity, then it has value.” to the war, just a few months after
southwest France, the first time in its an increased focus on more Overall, however, the French food launching its first guide in Moscow. –
122 years the ceremony has taken minimalist, sustainably sourced scene is in top form. Created in 1900 by tyre ETX Studio
place outside Paris. restaurants that have come to manufacturers Andre and Edouard
dominate the food scene. After a long period during which
“The 2022 edition is a very fine Remaining relevant French restaurants were accused of
vintage which reflects the diversity of Controversies have long swirled growing stale and lazy, the past 15
cuisines that can be found in France,” around the guidebook and the years have seen an influx of young
the guide’s director Gwendal pressure it places on chefs. chefs more open to global influences
Poullennec told AFP. and new approaches, said Paris-
In 2020, Michelin shocked foodies based food writer Lindsey Tramuta.
“But it will also make room for a by downgrading the Auberge du Pont
new generation of chefs who have de Collonges – the oldest three- The Michelin Guide has
taken the risk of embarking on this starred restaurant in the world – sometimes struggled to keep up, she
journey in spite of the challenging following the death of legendary chef, added.
context,” he said. Paul Bocuse.
“When you have something as
“Despite the crisis, the profession A year earlier, Marc Veyrat became structured as Michelin, it is very
has shown great resilience. It was an the first to sue the guidebook, after tricky to incorporate all the things
opportunity for professionals to losing the third star of his Alps that are happening in the food scene
reinvent themselves, to go further, – things that are high-calibre, but
maybe aren’t as formal,” she said,
adding that female chefs remained

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All of Apple’s data centers (pictured here in Viborg,
Denmark) are powered by 100% clean energy. –
APPLE

Green Apple

THE Apple brand has announced that it will be
sourcing “green” aluminum – that is to say
aluminum that is essentially carbon neutral –
through a collaboration with Quebec firm Elysis. Its
aluminum is currently the only one to be produced
on an industrial scale without generating any
carbon emissions during the melting process. The
innovative process in fact releases oxygen instead of Nikeland has already attracted 6.7 million visitors worldwide. – NIKELAND
greenhouse gases. And it is the next iPhone SE that Welcome to Nikeland
will be the first commercially available product to
use this low-carbon aluminum.

Having already turned to the use of recycled
aluminum several years ago, Apple has already
managed to reduce its carbon emissions associated
with aluminum by 70%. Now it’s taking another step
forward, with the use of commercial-purity low- been developed around themes of creativity
carbon aluminum. oNearly 7 million people have (already) and competition, with the possibility to
Apple has been communicating on its efforts to participate in games – but also create them –
reduce the carbon footprint of materials used in the visited Nike’s metaverse to be more active by making IRL movements
design of its facilities for years now. For example, that the avatars reproduce in those games,
Apple’s offices, stores and data centers are all THE metaverse is the future! Or so and – of course – to try out Nike products and
powered by clean energy. said Mark Zuckerberg a few months luxury goods, which see it as a way to reach buy them for these virtual alter-egos.
ago, outlining the shape of a world Generation Z, their target of choice. So how’s
Using more environmentally friendly materials where the boundaries between the that going? And it’s a concept that appears to appeal
in their production is a key challenge facing in all corners of the world. During a
manufacturers today. In the automotive sector, Nike recently reported that nearly seven conference call dedicated to the brand’s
manufacturers such as Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen real and the virtual would barely be million avatars have already stepped into its fiscal results, John Donahoe, president and
and Volvo are already using green steel, produced discernible. It sounds utopian, but millions virtual world. A success that is not CEO of Nike, estimated the number of
without fossil fuels but with green hydrogen, which of people have already set foot in this new insignificant, proving that brands have the players who had visited Nikeland on Roblox
is produced from renewable energy. digital realm. In fact, the Nike brand reports potential to become full-fledged since its launch at 6.7 million, specifying that
This type of initiative is intended to considerably nearly seven million unique visitors to its entertainment providers in worlds initially these people were from 195 countries
reduce these manufacturers’ carbon footprints; own virtual world. intended for gamers. around the world. The brand no doubt owes
integrating principles of recycling, sustainable It’s a subject on everyone’s lips these days In November 2021, the Swoosh brand this success to the current enthusiasm for the
development and circular economy have also – or so it seems. In just a few months, the announced its entry into the metaverse via metaverse, but also to one major helping
become essential for many industrial groups. – ETX metaverse has become the new playground Nikeland, accessible on Roblox. Inspired by hand.
Studio for many sectors, starting with fashion and Nike’s headquarters, this virtual world has “During NBA All-Star week, [basketball
player LeBron James] visited Nikeland on
Roblox to inspire its community toward
Here comes the ‘foodverse’ OneRare is a physical movement and play. On the
metaverse dedicated Nikeland court, LeBron coached and
to all things food-
EVEN better than the metaverse, get ready to the go-to platform for foodies. related. – ONERARE engaged with players, and participants were
rewarded for physical gameplay with the
step into the “foodverse.” In the United States, a Within this new ability to unlock virtual products,” explained
couple has just launched a parallel world environment, accessible online real-life restaurants, Donahoe. A contribution that can only have
dedicated entirely to all things food-related. at www.onerare.io, visitors can or collect ingredients boosted the number of visitors to this parallel
Chefs, brands, restaurants and producers are choose to wander between four and follow recipes to world.
invited to step into this digital universe, called zones, where they can access mint exclusive NFT Given this success, Nike isn’t likely to stop
OneRare, to meet their customers and build farmers’ markets, a kitchen artworks. there, and already plans to launch virtual
new relationships. where they can discover recipes, E v e n t u a l l y , versions of iconic products like the LeBron
At a time when restaurant owners are farmlands where farmers visitors could have 19.
reconnecting with customers, while looking for virtually grow all kinds of crops, access to the recipes of chefs After having bought the start-up RTFKT,
solutions to keep their businesses afloat after and more. who have agreed to appear in this parallel specialising in virtual sneakers, the brand
two years of pandemic, a digital platform hopes This “foodverse” has developed its own world. The platform is also a new environment also intends to accelerate the development
to create a new dialogue between consumers digital tokens that players can acquire to make for brands to interact with their consumers and of its ‘Nike Virtual Studios’ entirely dedicated
and food professionals by inviting them into the transactions but also unlock games. Avatars will offer them a new form of advertising. – ETX to the production of virtual items for the
metaverse. As such, OneRare hopes to become even be able to obtain NFTs that can be used in Studio metaverse. – ETX Studio

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332222 NNoottiicceess 332222 NNoottiicceess STEVE HARMISON believes Joe Root fast bowler Harmison thinks the 31- the Windies, interim managing director
should resign as England Test captain year-old should step down. of cricket Sir Andrew Strauss gave Root
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Root’s position as England skipper about Joe Root’s captaincy,” Harmison Former England captain Mike
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discontent with a 1-0 series defeat
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as England capitulated with the bat in followed by a sweeping of the decks Andrew Strauss and I don’t think he
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Merc need‘big leaps’forward Scheffler wins WGC-Match Play
to compete, says Russell
SCOTTIE SCHEFFLER defeated Kevin Kisner 4 “I have some good memories on this golf blasted to 4 up through eight holes and 5 up on
GEORGE RUSSELL feels there is no way he and 3 in the finals of the World Golf course, coming out to watch this tournament. No. 11, but Johnson roared back with four
will end his first season at Mercedes as a Championships-Dell Technologies Match Play I’m pleased to be playing in it, and even more straight birdies holes on Nos. 12 to 15 to leave
world champion unless his struggling team yesterday at Austin Country Club in Texas. happy to win it.” Scheffler only 1 up.
drastically improve.
Scheffler, a University of Texas product who Scheffler, who at 25 became the Scheffler, however, made a 13-foot putt on
Russell and teammate Lewis Hamilton entered the tournament ranked fifth in the tournament’s youngest winner, began the day No. 16 to add to the lead, and then clinched the
finished fifth and 10th respectively in world, will take over as the new No. 1 thanks to by dispatching former No. 1 Dustin Johnson 3 match on par-3 No. 17. He hit his first shot to
yesterday’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on yesterday’s victory, ending Jon Rahm’s run of 36 and 1. within nine feet of the cup and sank the putt.
another disappointing weekend for the weeks at the top spot.
Silver Arrows. Kisner advanced to the finals by beating Kisner survived a battle with Conners in their
“I really don’t know what to say,” Scheffler Corey Conners of Canada 2 up. semifinal, not clinching until he made a four-
Russell, who joined Mercedes after said after the match. “I’m just really pleased. It’s a foot putt for a birdie on No. 18.
three season at Williams, is already 23 tough week, a long week. Scheffler went 3 up on Kisner through six
points behind championship leader holes. On the 14th hole, he made a 15-foot In the third-place match, Conners built an
Charles Leclerc, with Hamilton 29 points “I figured out my routine to keep some birdie putt to go 4 up and clinch the match. early lead and defeated Johnson 3 up. Conners
adrift of the Ferrari driver. energy. But I’m pretty worn out right now to be was 4 up through six holes, stayed 3 up through
honest. “He’s playing incredible golf. I knew I needed 11 and 2 up after 16, and then he finished off
“We are definitely not out of it, but if we my best. … Just couldn’t get my putter to the match with an eight-foot putt on No. 17. –
don’t find some improvements there is no “It’s a dream come true to play in front of my cooperate,” Kisner said. Field Level Media
way we will be in with a shot of fighting for hometown fans here, going to school here.
this championship,” said Russell, 24. Against Johnson in their semifinal, Scheffler

“We have come away from the first two Patience pays off RESULTS
races as the third best team and if we for Max Verstappen kick-starts F1
continue like this for the next five, six, SAUDI ARABIAN GRAND PRIX
seven races, we are still going to be within defence in Saudi Arabia 1. MChaaxrVleesrLsteacpleprecn(F(eRreradriB) ull)
touching distance and there is no reason 2.
why we cannot overturn it. 3. Carlos Sainz (Ferrari)
4. GSELaseetnroegdrbigooaenNPReoOurrcersoizssne((RlM(leA(cdMlpLBaeinurrecellen))d) es)
“But at the moment we are making 5.
baby steps and we need to take some big 6.
leaps and we are struggling to find that 7.
silver bullet to resolve the issues we have. 119810.. KP.. ZLieeevhrwiorneuisMGGHaauasgamlnynuiy(lAstuolspe(nAhnal(fMT(aHaeRuaroracime)s)deeos))
12. Nico Hulkenberg (Aston Martin)
“I have no doubt when we do that we F1a3s.tLeasntclaepS:tCrohlal r(AlesstoLneMclaerrtcin()Ferrari)
will find a chunk of lap time but it is easier
said than done.” DNF: Alex Albon (Williams)
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… as Hamilton just happy Romeo).
to go home
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
LEWIS HAMILTON said he was looking STANDINGS
forward to getting out of Saudi Arabia Drivers (Top 10)
following yesterday’s controversial race. 1. CMCGahearaoxlrorVlgseeesSrRLasteiunacspzlsepe(rElecSlnP((GM)(BN3OR3EN)D)2)42255pts
2.
The second round of the new Formula 3.
One season had been in doubt 48 hours 4.
earlier following a nearby missile strike on 5. Lewis Hamilton (GBR) 16
an oil refinery during first practice. 6. VESKseaetrlvetgitbnieoarMinPBaeOogrcetnotzuan(ssMs((FeEFRXInNA)())1D812E4N)
7. 12
After an extraordinary four-hour 8.
meeting on Friday night, the drivers were 9.
ready to withdraw, only to be talked round 10. Lando Norris (GBR) 6
by F1 bosses following assurances from
Saudi authorities. Ferrari drivers Charles Leclerc (left) and Carlos Sainz Jr (right), Red Bull Racing’s Chief Engineer Paul Constructors
Monaghan (2nd left) and Max Verstappen pose for a group picture on the podium after the 2022 1. Ferrari 78 pts, 2. Mercedes 38, 3.
“I am so happy the weekend is done Red Bull 37, 4. Alpine16, 5. Haas
and I am also just so happy that everyone is Saudi Arabia Formula One Grand Prix at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit yesterday. – REUTERSPIX 12, 6. Alfa Romeo 9, 7. AlphaTauri
safe. I am looking forward to getting out,” 8, 8. McLaren 6, 9. Aston Martin
Hamilton said. FORMULA ONE world champion Max and Williams 0.
Verstappen scored his first points of the
Asked if he had any reservations about season in Saudi Arabia yesterday, the points.” tied behind our backs because of the cost cap.
returning to Saudi Arabia next year, bouncing back as a winner after Red Bull’s Perez appeared to have the race under control “Our season’s finally got off the mark after the
Hamilton replied: “I just want to go home.”
but an unfortunately-timed safety car, just after disappointment of last weekend so it’s good to
The Briton all but wrote off his chances his pitstop, dropped him behind Leclerc and his bounce back.”
of winning an eighth world championship surprise blank in Bahrain the previous weekend. Red Bull teammate. Red Bull team boss Christian Horner said it
after conceding that a victory “feels like a The 24-year-old, now third in the standings The Mexican lost another place when he was had been a really tough battle with Ferrari, who
long way away”. after the opening two races, said he played the ordered to give up third position to Sainz, who also had Carlos Sainz finish third.
long game to win a 50-lap battle with Ferrari’s had exited the pits alongside but slightly ahead of “They’ve got a great car, great drivers… if that’s
“Right now, we are not fighting for the Charles Leclerc. the 32-year-old under safety car conditions. what we’re set for for the rest of the season, it’s
top step,” said Hamilton. “We are so far off “I’m really happy that we finally kick-started Verstappen was behind Leclerc in the final 10 going to be epic,” added the Briton.
the guys up ahead and we have a lot of the season,” said the Dutchman. laps at Jeddah’s Corniche circuit but had a DRS “We’ve got to keep winding the handle hard
work to do. It feels like a long way away. “Patience is always key,” added the driver, (drag reduction) advantage down the straight. now because with such young, new regulations
who started fourth on the grid with teammate There was little to separate the Red Bull and the steps are going to be big and fast and our
“We need more grip, and we need more Sergio Perez on pole position and moved up championship leaders Ferrari through the race, opponents aren’t going to stand still.
power. We are still really down on speed. It when a safety car period played against the with the new 2022 regulations helping produce “We’ve got to get development coming
is not just one fix. It is several things.” Mexican. closer competition. through to this car.”
“Especially when you want to fight for the “We saw it in Bahrain, we saw it here. There George Russell took fifth for struggling
Thai teen Thitikul captures championship, you always fight hard, but of seems to be so little to choose between the two of champions Mercedes while Lewis Hamilton,
first LPGA title course keep in mind that you need to score us,” said Red Bull technical head Adrian Newey. winner of last year’s inaugural Saudi race, went
points, so that’s what we did today. “I guess it’s just going to be a big development from 15th to 10th to claim the final point. –
THAI teenager Atthaya Thitikul won a “We raced hard but we also wanted to score war now, but a development war with one hand Reuters
playoff over Denmark’s Nanna Koerstz
Madsen to capture the JTBC Classic for her Red Bull chief Marko takes swipe at Hamilton and Mercedes
first LPGA title.
RED BULL chief Helmut Marko Bull will have strong competition Telegraaf. “Mercedes is at least Marko also explained the
World No. 14 Atthaya, an LPGA rookie has fired shots at Lewis Hamilton from Ferrari for the Constructors’ half a second too slow at the changes Red Bull make in Saudi
19-year-old making only her fifth tour start, and his Mercedes team when Championship this season. moment, but who knows, they Arabia to allow Verstappen to
fired the low round of the week at 8-under discussing the current fight at the may be able to solve their compete for the race win.
64 at Aviara Golf Club in Carlsbad, front of the F1 grid. That is a stark contrast from problems.
California. the past eight years, in which “If Max sees his chance, he will
Max Verstappen and Charles Mercedes have dominated the “But we don’t sleep either. We go for it. His overtakes are
That left her deadlocked with Madsen Leclerc have had two epic battles manufacturer’s leaderboard. work hard to further develop the incredible,” added Marko.
after 72 holes on 16-under 272 and, after in the opening races of the new car. I think it’s more beautiful to
missing a six-foot birdie putt for the win on season. Red Bull’s rivalry with the Silver fight with Leclerc and Ferrari than “We also decided on Friday to
the first playoff hole, Atthaya took Arrows turned nasty and political with Mercedes. use a smaller rear wing, so that
advantage of Madsen going into water and Leclerc secured his first F1 at times last term and Marko took we had more top speed.
claimed the crown with a bogey on the victory in Bahrain but narrowly a swipe at Hamilton’s team when “It is now more on a sporting
second. lost out to Verstappen in Saudi discussing his side’s fight with level. I know we’ve only had two “The handicap was that we
Arabia after a late overtake. Ferrari. races, but I don’t think it will lost a few tenths in the first
“I just focus on my game and do the escalate like Mercedes.” sector. Fortunately, it fell our way.”
best I can and it has turned out to be The early signs are that Red “It’s a new rivalry,” Marko told – Express Newspapers
(enough),” Atthaya said.

“It means a lot. It means the world to
me. I know my parents and coaches back
home are watching me now. It’s
meaningful to all of us not just me.”

South Korean An Na-rin was third on
273 with Canada’s Maude-Aimee Leblanc,
Thailand’s Pajaree Anannarukarn and top-
ranked Ko Jin-young of South Korea on
274.

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Collymore tips Arsenal to ‘choke’ top-four spot Canada end 36-year drought

ARSENAL might hold a healthy lead over United a further point behind while Arsenal quality, on-the-front-foot, attacking football. CANADA qualified for the World Cup finals for just
Tottenham and Manchester United to finish also have a game in hand on both teams. “They’re up against Tottenham and the second time yesterday, beating Jamaica 4-0 to
fourth in the Premier League but Stan book their ticket to Qatar and end 36 years of
Collymore is so adamant the Gunners will And while Collymore concedes that Arsenal Manchester United for that fourth and final failure and heartache. After failing to clinch a finals
“choke” that he’s given himself a forfeit if he’s are in “pole position”, he strongly believes that Champions League spot, and both of those spot with a 1-0 away loss to Costa Rica last week,
proven wrong. Arteta’s team will miss out in the end – and he’s other clubs will be quite happy for Arsenal to Canada returned home with renewed purpose
promised to follow through on a forfeit if he’s be talked about in column inches with and a chance to complete the job in front of a
Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea proven wrong. everyone raving about how great they are. frenzied, red-clad, flag-waving, sold-out crowd of
appear to have the top three positions in the nearly 30,000 at BMO Field. “I’m just so pleased we
Premier League sewn up with just one final “Arsenal, this is it,” Collymore said. “This is “I’m going for United or Spurs to pip them didn’t win in Costa Rica,” said Canada coach John
Champions League spot up for grabs. the run-in, this is where we get down to to the post, though, with Arsenal to choke in Herdman. “This is how it was meant to be, I know
business, and it’s time now for Mikel Arteta and the run-in. why the football gods wouldn’t let us score, it was
Arsenal, Tottenham and United have each the boys to ram everything I’ve said about for tonight. We just qualified for the World Cup,
had their chances to move into fourth, but it is them again this season firmly back down my “And if they can prove me wrong, I will quite this is a legit football country.”There would be no
Mikel Arteta’s side who are currently best throat. happily wear an Arsenal shirt with “Arteta 8” on blown second opportunity as Cyle Larin and Tajon
placed to do so. the back and post a picture of it on the last day Buchanan netted in the first half and Junior Hoilett
“They’re in pole position, their youngsters of the season. So come on, Gunners, bring it added another after the break with Adrian
They’re three points clear of Tottenham with are absolutely thriving and they’re playing on.” – Express Newspapers Mariappa’s own goal rounding off the scoring.
Canada will play at the World Cup for the first time
Chance to shine since 1986 in Mexico, where they lost all three
Southgate to give other players game time against Ivory Coast games and failed to score a goal.

█ SIMON PEACH I think that has been a strength for us. Players of the training session (on Sunday). He is the … as Pulisic moves US closer to Qatar
who come in perform well at the level and the only other one we have got any flags on.”
GARETH SOUTHGATE is planning team march on. CHRISTIAN PULISIC scored a hattrick as the
wholesale changes against Ivory Southgate hopes to have the pair available United States thrashed Panama 5-1 yesterday to
Coast as England continue to fine- “They need to feel that we’ve got the for England’s final scheduled friendly before all-but guarantee their qualification for the 2022
tune ahead of this winter’s World confidence in them to go into any game and the World Cup gets under way in November – World Cup. Pulisic scored a pair of first-half
Cup in Qatar. we’re also at a stage of the season where their and last match before finding out their group penalties before completing his treble with a
load is heavy and we’ve got to make sure we opponents in Friday’s draw. virtuoso goal in the second half to leave the US
A year that the Three Lions hope to end in try and navigate that in the best way possible.” with one foot in this year’s finals in Qatar. Jesus
glory at the Lusail Stadium on Dec 18 got “I think the whole thing was a really Ferreira and Paul Arriola scored the other goals
under way with a testing 2-1 comeback win Southgate has already seen six players worthwhile exercise for us and that’s why you for the US in a victory at Orlando’s Exploria
against Switzerland at Wembley on Sunday. withdraw from the England squad and there want that quality of opposition,” he said of Stadium that ended Panama’s hopes of
are question marks over Emile Smith Rowe Switzerland as attention turns to the Ivorians’ qualifying from the CONCACAF region. “On a
Breel Embolo opened the scoring for the and John Stones, with the former absent arrival. night where we needed to get a resounding
side ranked 14th in the world and England against Switzerland and the latter pulling up win, we did so,” US coach Gregg Berhalter said.
rode their luck at times before Luke Shaw in the warm-up. “We could take lower level teams but you “We helped our goal difference and the effort
equalised and skipper Harry Kane converted don’t learn anything and actually we want to was tremendous.” US captain Pulisic left the field
a match-winning penalty. “With John, he just felt a bit of tightness be stretched, we need to be stretched. It puts to a standing ovation as he was substituted in
before the game,” he said. “We’re certain it’s your record at risk but that’s not important, the 71st minute. “He’s part of the leadership
Southgate mixed callow players with not too serious. really. council of the team, so it’s normal for him,”
experienced internationals in the Wembley Berhalter said of Pulisic. “Christian’s a guy who
friendly and plans to switch things around as “It could be that he’s OK before Tuesday “We’re trying to do well in tournaments has been through it before and knows what we
preparations for Qatar continue against Ivory but we didn’t really have time before the game and I think with the Nations League as we’ll need and responded with a really good
Coast tomorrow (2.45am malaysian time). to assess properly so there was no point in have had more competitive games than any performance.”
taking a risk at that moment and we will find previous generation, so that means
“We’ll make changes,” the England boss out a bit more (on Sunday). sometimes you come unstuck but I think in … and Queiroz promises
said. “We think that’s the right thing to do. the long-term you are better for it.” – The to park the bus against Senegal
“Emile did some work with the fitness Independent
“We want to keep all of the squad involved. team today so there’s a chance he’ll do some EGYPT coach Carlos Queiroz says his team “will
defend with 16 players” when they protect a 1-0
Harry Kane (centre) lead over Senegal tomorrow (1am) in the
celebrates scoring second leg of an African World Cup playoff.
England’s second goal “What I mean by 16 players is that each one
during the friendly match must make the effort of two players, not just
against Switzerland at one player,” said the Mozambique-born former
Wembley Stadium in Real Madrid manager and twice Manchester
London on Sunday. – United assistant manager. “We deservedly won
REUTERSPIX the first leg against the best team in Africa and
now we are going to Senegal to fight for every
Kane probably best striker in the world, says Shaw metre, every loose ball. Every Egyptian must
double his efforts.” A playoff that pits Liverpool
LUKE SHAW has hailed England captain Southgate’s side. “I don’t see why not,” the Manchester stars Mohamed Salah of Egypt and Sadio Mane
Harry Kane as the best striker in world In all likelihood, with seven games United full-back said. of Senegal against each other is a repeat of the
football as he closes in on the Three Lions recent Africa Cup of Nations final, which
goalscoring record. between now and the World Cup in Qatar “For me at the moment, the way he’s Senegal won on penalties after a 0-0 draw.
this winter, Kane could go into the playing, he’s one of the best strikers in the
Kane’s match-winning penalty in Sunday’s tournament having already eclipsed the world, probably the best. So hopefully you … while Arnold‘blocks out the noise’
2-1 friendly victory over Switzerland saw him record. can keep that form up, keep it going.
draw level with Sir Bobby Charlton on 49 AUSTRALIA coach Graham Arnold said
England goals. Having won the Golden Boot as England “He’s showing it week in week out at the yesterday he had blocked out media
reached the semifinals of the 2018 moment and it’s a joy to watch. Long may speculation about his future after a 2-0 defeat
That leaves just Wayne Rooney ahead of competition, Shaw believes Kane will now that continue and I’m sure he will be hunting by Japan last week ended their hopes of
him, on 53, as the Tottenham forward have his eyes on the same prize this time another Golden Boot and all the other directly qualifying for the World Cup finals in
continues to lead the way for Gareth around. records.” – The Independent Qatar. Australia’s path to the finals now lies
through a playoff against the United Arab
Emirates, Iraq or Syria – followed by another
against the fifth-ranked nation in South
America qualifying. Arnold said he was used to
dealing with criticism. “I block out the noise and
focus on the players and try to help them fulfil
their dreams… It’s about the players, not me,”
Arnold told reporters ahead of tomorrow’s
(2am) meeting with Saudi Arabia at King
Abdullah Sports City. “I know you guys have
jobs to do but I don’t read what is written. I’ve
given my best and I’m giving my best to help
these players… I’m focused on the game
tomorrow.”

RESULTS

WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS
North America: Canada 4 Jamaica 0, El Salvador
1 Costa Rica 2, United States 5 Panama 1,
Honduras 0 Mexico 1.

TUESDAY • MARCH 29, 2022 QUOTE OF THE DAY

I’m really happy that we finally kick-
started the season. Patience is always
key. Especially when you want to fight for
the championship, you always fight hard,
but of course keep in mind that you need to
score points, so that’s what we did today.”

F1 world champion Max Verstappen

Enrique a real contender for Man Utd job attractinginterest a starring role.
behind the scenes. He took a break after his departure from
But the Daily Mail
say Enrique is a Barca in May 2017 before taking charge of
LUIS ENRIQUE is a genuine contender for the “genuine Spain in 2018.
Manchester United job despite his position in contender”.
charge of the Spain national team, according to It’s claimed the Enrique was forced to quit the role for
reports. The Red Devils are considering their 51-year-old has personal reasons but re-secured it in November
options as they look to hire a successor to “many admirers” at 2019, where he’s held it ever since.
Ralf Rangnick at the end of the Old Trafford and would
campaign. And while Erik ten Hag is be attractive from a To this point, the former Barcelona and Real
the frontrunner for the post, there’s financial perspective. Madrid star has merely been viewed as an
no guarantee the Ajax boss will That’s because United would not outsider behind both Ten Hag and Pochettino.
take over. have to pay “top dollar” to prise him
Erik ten Hag won’t have a away from Spain, whereas Ten Hag Yet it’s claimed those with knowledge of the
gladiator at Manchester United and Pochettino would require situation have insisted he’s very much in the
next season clauses in their contracts to be running at the current moment in time.
Manchester United met.
sacked Ole Gunnar Enrique started his managerial What may be an issue, however, is Spain’s
Solskjaer back in career at Barcelona B, where he appearance at this year’s World Cup in Qatar.
November, mere months spent three years before taking
after they’d given the charge of Serie A side Roma. Enrique wants to lead his side to glory,
Norwegian a new He lasted just a year especially after coming close to steering them
contract. there before taking to the European Championships final back in
And they’re now charge of Celta the summer. And what ultimately happens
embarking on yet Vigo, with remains to be seen.
another managerial Barcelona then
search having hired giving him the In November, after the sacking of Solskjaer, it
and fired the likes of top job in 2014. was claimed that Enrique was actually Cristiano
David Moyes, Louis van Enrique Ronaldo’s top target to take over.
Gaal and Jose Mourinho initially
in addition to Solskjaer in encountered Yet when quizzed on potentially becoming
recent years. problems in the United manager, the Spain boss brutally said: “Is
Rangnick got given the Nou Camp, with today April Fools’ Day?”
job on an interim basis earlier in his relationship with
the campaign but isn’t believed to Lionel Messi believed Earlier in the season, former United star
be under consideration to secure the to be tense at one stage. Owen Hargreaves expressed a belief Enrique
role permanently. Yet the duo managed to sort out was perfect for the role.
To this point, it’s become clear Ten Hag is the any issues behind the scenes and
frontrunner for the job despite the likes of Julen Barcelona went on to win the treble in 2015, “I think one name that’s not on there which
Lopetegui and Mauricio Pochettino also Luis Enriquel with Messi, Neymar and Luis Suarez all playing I’d like to see is Luis Enrique,” the pundit told BT
Sport.

“If you manage a big club like Barcelona and
you win the treble there, and then you can go
and take a pretty average team to a semifinal.

“I think that’s the type of guy – and he’s only
managing the national team. He could come in
and do the job now.

“I think he would transform Manchester
United into a good team, into a great team.” –
Express Newspapers

Giant slayers

Portugal’s path to World Cup blocked by surprise package North Macedonia
PORTUGAL have been well
and truly warned not to take Portugal survived a scare to beat FIFA World Cup 2022: European playoffs confirming why we are among the
the threat of North Turkey 3-1 in their semifinal, almost top 20 teams in Europe,” said their
Macedonia lightly as they throwing away a two-goal lead as Three places remain for European teams at the FIFA World Cup coach, Blagoja Milevski.
face Italy’s conquerors in a decisive Burak Yilmaz missed a late penalty in Qatar. Eligible teams must win two further matches –
World Cup qualifying playoff for the visitors before Matheus a playoff semifinal and final – to secure their spot The other World Cup qualifying
tomorrow (2.45am Malaysian time). Nunes secured the hosts’ victory. playoff final in Europe tomorrow
PLAY-OFF PATH A Semifinal result Final: Jun 2022 sees Poland host Sweden in the
The Balkan nation stunned Italy Fernando Santos’s team had southern Polish city of Chorzow,
in their playoff semifinal in Palermo already squandered first place in Wales 2-1 Austria with the Poles looking to end a run
on Thursday, winning 1-0 thanks to their qualifying group by conceding W4 D3 L1 W5 D1 L4 of six straight defeats against their
an Aleksandar Trajkovski goal in in the last minute to lose 2-1 at Qualifying record Third place 1954 opponents.
stoppage time, meaning the home to Serbia in November. Quarter-final 1958 World Cup best
reigning European champions Sweden, quarterfinalists at the
failed to qualify for a second For Portugal, failing to qualify for Scotland vs Ukraine: Match postponed Scheduled for Jun 2022 2018 World Cup, beat the Czech
consecutive World Cup. the World Cup would be little short PLAYOFF PATH B Final: Mar 30, Poland v Sweden Republic 1-0 in their semifinal with
of a scandal given the quality in an extratime Robin Quaison goal.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal their ranks – Atletico Madrid’s Joao Sweden 1-0 Czech Republic
side, who preceded Italy as Felix was only on the bench against W5 D0 L3 (after extra time) W4 D2 L2 These sides met at Euro 2020 last
European champions in 2016, might Turkey, for example. Final 1958 June in Saint Petersburg, with
have been bracing themselves for Final 1934, 1962* Sweden scoring in injury time to
the prospect of a decisive For Ronaldo, the all-time leading win 3-2.
showdown with the Azzurri but international goal-scorer at the age Russia v Poland: Match cancelled Poland advance directly to final
instead North Macedonia will be the of 37, this will surely be his last Robert Lewandowski’s brace had
visitors to the Estadio do Dragao in World Cup if Portugal do get there. PLAYOFF PATH C Final: Mar 30, Portugal v North Macedonia pulled Poland back to level terms
Porto, with the winners going to after Emil Forsberg netted twice for
Qatar. They have veteran defender Pepe Portugal Turkey Sweden, but Viktor Claesson then
available again after a bout of W5 D2 L1 3-1 W6 D3 L1 struck the winner.
“At the moment football is Covid-19, while Joao Cancelo is also Third place 1966
different. Anybody can beat set to return. Italy Third place 2002 Claesson, who left Russian club
anybody. Names, numbers and W4 D4 L0 North Macedonia Krasnodar following the invasion of
statistics don’t matter,” warned “We have a responsibility to get 4-time winner 0-1 W5 D3 L2 Ukraine, also started against the
veteran Portugal midfielder Joao to the World Cup so that means the Czechs in the World Cup playoff.
Moutinho when asked about facing pressure is there regardless of who –
the country of two million people we are playing. We know perfectly Poland will be without striker
ranked a modest 67th in the world. well that we have to be in Qatar,” FIFA WORLD CUP 2022 DRAW Apr 1, Doha, Qatar Arkadiusz Milik after he suffered a
said Manchester City star Bernardo hamstring injury in Thursday’s 1-1
“We have to show on the pitch Silva. Source: UEFA *As Czechoslovakia © GRAPHIC NEWS friendly draw in Scotland.
that we have more quality and
impose our own game.” Portugal, who are set to be major tournament appearance of campaign, while they drew 0-0 in a Ten European sides have already
among the top seeds if they qualify, any sort for North Macedonia. friendly on their one previous visit clinched a place in Friday’s draw in
have not missed a World Cup since to Portugal, in 2012. Doha for the World Cup, with a total
1998, while Euro 2020 was the first They have already defeated of three spots still up for grabs in the
Germany as well as Italy away in this “We are well on our way to playoffs. – AFP

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