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No. 7950 PP 2644/12/2012 (031195) www.thesundaily.my Shoppers selecting decorations at a
store in Kuala Lumpur yesterday
ahead of the Chinese New Year, which
will be celebrated worldwide on Feb 1.
– ADIB RAWI YAHYA/THESUN

█ BY SHIVANI SUPRAMANI Help! The
[email protected] baby’s coming

PETALING JAYA: “Help us, my wife is oThaipusam participant recounts how
delivering our baby in the car!” her mother helped woman deliver child
These words from a distressed Malay in vehicle parked near Batu Caves temple
man set in motion a chain of events
that showed Malaysians are one family push her baby out. desperate measures,” she said.
at heart. “My mother immediately held (the part of “Grabbing my kurti, my mother

Viswa Group consultant Naroshinii the baby that was exposed) and told me to continued attending to the
Annaselam recounted that while she and her get some clean cloth and a pair of scissors,” woman. A crowd was now
mother and siblings were on their way to the she said. gathering around us. I took the
Batu Caves temple for Thaipusam prayers, opportunity to ask for a few
the man’s cries for help caught their “I yelled to the crowd (for the items) but women to help cover the car
attention. they had moved farther away and (did not windows with whatever cloth they
hear me).” had while my mother tended to the
“As we made our way to the temple on foot delivery.”
from a nearby river, I noticed a vehicle Naroshinii then immediately removed the
stopping in a hurry in the middle of a kurti she was wearing and handed it to her Naroshinii’s mother then gently
junction,” she told theSun. mother. eased the baby out.

However, something about the pick-up “I could tell that my mother was having a “The baby let out a loud cry and after
truck “seemed off” as they passed it. silent fit seeing me clad only in a sports bra all the ruckus and panic, it was the
and some leggings while standing on holy happiest and most fulfilling cry I had
“I saw that the driver was wailing in land. Some might have even considered it ever heard. It brought me to tears.”
distress. It took me by surprise and I rushed blasphemous, but desperate times call for
towards him. Upon reaching the vehicle, I
asked him if everything was alright and he
said: ‘My wife is going into labour! We need
help!’”

Naroshinii peeked into the vehicle and
saw a semi-conscious woman in the
passenger seat.

“She looked almost knocked out and I
noticed that the baby had half its body
sticking out. I was shocked. The only
emergency lifesaving procedure I knew was
CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation). I knew
nothing about how to deliver a baby,”
she said.

Fortunately, the shock did not stop her
from getting others to help. She pulled
herself together, gathered her thoughts and
ran to her mother.

“My mother only had three years of
nursing experience before she got married,
but I have always regarded her as my nurse,
doctor and medical specialist.”

Naroshinii’s mother rushed over to the
woman in the car, who was losing strength to

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NEWS WITHOUT BORDERS

BRIEFS SIGNING OF MOU ON Reasonably-priced
DOMESTIC WORKERS homes for Penangites

KUALA LUMPUR: Issues related to oStatehasallocated morethan130,000 Other requirements are that an housing needs of its people and the
a memorandum of housingunits,almost60%of affordable applicant must be employed and a Penang Housing Board will soon
understanding (MoU) on the homes targeted by 2030, says panel chief voter in the state. embark on its first affordable
Recruitment and Placement of housing project in Bukit Gedung.
Indonesian Domestic Workers █ BY ELLY FAZANIZA to get to this stage,” Jagdeep told Jagdeep said to beat land costs
will be finalised during a working [email protected] theSun yesterday. in the state’s five districts, The project will have 801 units
visit by Human Resources especially the mainland, Penang and 15 units of shophouses.
Minister Datuk Seri M. Saravanan PETALING JAYA: Aware of the He said first-time buyers will needs to control the price of
to Jakarta on Monday. The need for people to own homes, the have to meet set guidelines to houses. Real Estate and Housing
minister is scheduled to meet Penang government is going all out purchase the units. Developers Association Penang
Indonesian Manpower Minister to provide affordable houses for He said the state executive chapter chairman Tan Hun Beng
Ida Fauziyah to finalise details so Penangites. “Their household incomes will council had announced last year lauded the state’s move to provide
that the MoU can be signed on State Housing, Local be assessed, and applicants must that it had approved a new ceiling homes, especially for those in the
Feb 7 and 8 in Bali. “This will also Government, Town and Country not own houses at the time of price for affordable homes of lower-income group.
be in line with a Cabinet decision Planning committee chairman making applications.” RM270,000 on the island and
on Jan 12 for a visit to be made to Jagdeep Singh Deo said the state RM225,000 on the mainland. “In the long term, children
resolve issues related to the has managed to allocate 130,087 The application form states that stand to benefit from living in a
signing of the MoU.” The main housing units, which is almost 60% a household income of no more He added current prices on the conducive environment.”
issues are the one-maid-one-task of its targeted 220,000 affordable than RM2,500 per month will allow island range from RM150,000 to
(for a household), One-Channel homes by 2030. a buyer to purchase a home RM300,000 while the new ceiling He expressed hope that the state
System as well as wages, which “I’m confident that we will be costing RM42,000. price will be from RM135,000 to government would be able to share
have been agreed through a able to attain the target by that RM270,000. the demand and supply statistics
series of negotiations between year. It has been a long battle for us Those who want to buy houses for housing.
the two parties, he said. costing RM72,000 or RM150,000 On the mainland (Seberang
Saravanan added the previous should have a household income Perai), the previous ceiling price “We don’t have the statistics and
MoU was signed by the human of not more than RM3,500 and for affordable homes was from we don’t want to overbuild (to
resources minister in 2006 in Bali RM8,000, respectively. RM150,000 to RM250,000, while avoid a glut).”
and the protocol to amend it was the new ceiling price is from
signed in Bandung in 2011. RM135,000 to RM225,000. Tan added the state government
– Bernama should come up with a feasible
Jagdeep said the state has taken rent-to-own scheme and launch a
MATA AYER TO BE another step forward to meet the survey to determine the level of
FOOD HUB affordability in each location.

ARAU: Mata Ayer will be VALUABLE HERITAGE ... United States Ambassador Brian D. McFeeters being briefed on Rebana Kercing by Universiti Malaysia Kelantan International Centre
developed as a traditional food deputy director Mohd Affiq Kamarul Azlan (left) after the launch of the ‘Preservation of the Rebana Kercing of Kampung Laut’ project in Tumpat, Kelantan
hub to serve as a new tourist yesterday. – BERNAMAPIX
destination for visitors to Perlis.
Mata Ayer assemblyman Siti
Berenee Yahaya said Mata Ayer
has the potential to become a
traditional food hub with the
presence of many successful
small entrepreneurs in the state
constituency. She said she would
bring up the matter, which would
be in line with the state
government’s aspiration to have
Satu DUN Satu Produk (One State
Constituency One product), to
the state executive council
meeting for discussion.
– Bernama

SOP FOR UMRAH BEING
FINALISED

KUALA LUMPUR: The risk
assessment and standard
operating procedures (SOP) for
umrah travel, specifically the
timeline for the reopening of
umrah travel, will be finalised by
mid-February. According to a
joint statement by the Tourism,
Arts and Culture Ministry and
Health Ministry yesterday, this
was the outcome of the two
ministries’ engagement session
with the Association of Travel
Agencies yesterday. The
engagement, conducted by
Tourism, Arts and Culture
Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri
and Health Minister Khairy
Jamaluddin, was to get feedback
on the direction of the umrah
industry following the temporary
suspension that is in effect.
– Bernama

Merrier CNY with nod for family reunions Medecins Sans Frontieres backs
safe, affordable healthcare for all
PUTRAJAYA: Standard operating not exceeding 50% of space capacity. allowed in accordance with the SOP.
procedures (SOP) for the Chinese Receptions organised by Also permitted are lion and GEORGE TOWN: Medecins Sans “MSF has witnessed refugees and
New Year (CNY) celebrations this Frontieres (MSF) is ready to work asylum seekers who delay or do not
year have been relaxed. companies or associations must be dragon dances, subject to the SOP with the government in the hope seek healthcare because they are
held in halls or restaurants and not set by the creative industry. that the Health Ministry’s proposal unable to afford the medical fees for
Under the new SOP, family in the open or over many hours as in to reform the healthcare system will foreigners in the country.
reunion dinners and house-to- the case of open houses, she said at a “The SOP has been prepared for include safe and affordable
house visits are allowed. joint press conference with the safety of the people and those healthcare for all in Malaysia, “MSF calls on the Health Ministry
Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr celebrating the festive occasion.” regardless of country of origin, to steer a new course forward when
Unlike last year when reunion Wee Ka Siong on the SOP for CNY citizenship or documentation status. reforming the healthcare system to
dinners were limited to 15 family 2022. Wee said this year’s SOP is clearly Its head of mission Dirk van der make it safe and affordable for all,
members living within a 10km more relaxed than last year’s. Tak said in a statement that MSF or including refugees, asylum seekers
radius, this year’s reunion functions, Halimah said prayers at temples Doctors Without Borders, an and stateless people who are among
scheduled to take place on Jan 31, are also allowed on Feb 1 and 2 in “It was discussed in detail in three international, independent medical the most vulnerable groups in
can involve as many relatives and full compliance with the SOP under meetings involving numerous humanitarian organisation, Malaysia.”
members of the family as desired. Phase Four of the National Recovery stakeholders.” welcomes Health Minister Khairy
Plan, while special night prayers for Jamaluddin’s proposal to reform the He added that a future-proof and
National Unity Minister Datuk the Hokkien clan on Feb 8 and 9, and Wee, who is also MCA president, country’s healthcare system, sustainable national healthcare
Halimah Mohamed Sadique said other religious activities are only said the party would organise a CNY especially in view of the Covid-19 system must take into account
CNY open houses, however, are not allowed in the compound of their reception this year, but only pandemic. public health priorities and be
permitted. respective homes. involving a limited number of guests. grounded on principles of medical
ethics. – Bernama
CNY receptions, on the other She added that the Chap Goh Mei The reception’s details would be
hand, are allowed but limited to prayers at temples on Feb 15 are announced by the party’s secretary-
invited guests only, with the number general Datuk Chong Sin Woon, he
said, adding that MCA would
comply with the SOP. – Bernama

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Stay calm and breathe slowly ...

█ BY ELLY FAZANIZA o Docs’ advice to expectant mums going into premature labour middle but make sure you wear
[email protected] gloves or have your hands covered
PETALING JAYA: Giving birth to a need help from a doctor, paramedic baby is born prematurely, the risk is safe surface is ideal for a mother in in a plastic sheet. This is to avoid the
baby can be a blessing and an and a midwife. higher as their organs are still labour. risk of infection to the baby.
intimate moment for parents. fragile.
“If she is unable to get help from “If the mother is already “Then, wrap the baby and make
However, if a mother is in labour any trained medical professional, A premature baby is one who is experiencing contractions at home, sure it is crying. If it is not, tap lightly
and is far from any medical facility, then she has to ensure that she is in born before 37 weeks of pregnancy. it is best to call for an ambulance. on its feet until it cries while the
it can be a stressful experience, an area that is safe, clean and This is to ensure the safe delivery of baby is lying on its back,” he added.
especially if the baby is premature. preferably on a flat surface,” she told Hanafiah agreed with Lim that the baby,” he said.
theSun yesterday. once a mother feels a regular Lim and Hanafiah were
KPJ Tawakkal Specialist Hospital contraction, she should go to a A different tool such as a knife responding to theSun’s enquiries on
Kuala Lumpur consultant Lim said an alternative tool can hospital. and a pair of scissors that is precautions that could be taken on
obstetrician and gynaecologist Dr be used to cut the umbilical cord if sterilised with either a lighter, childbirth which involves
Patricia Lim Su-Lyn advised sterile scissors are not available. “If a hospital is too far away, then alcohol swab or sanitiser can be premature babies.
expectant mothers to call a doctor or (she should) call for help. The used to cut the cord.
hospital when the time has come for “They can use a knife that has public can help to call for a doctor Yesterday, theSun reported that
her to deliver. been sterilised with sanitiser or and if there is a clinic nearby, she “Try to tie a knot two inches away Hindu devotees celebrating
alcohol,” she said. can go there instead. Most from the baby’s belly and another Thaipusam at the Sri Subramaniam
“The hospital will send an importantly, do not panic,” he said. knot a few inches after the first. Temple at Batu Caves helped a
ambulance to her. Ideally, she will Independent medical expert Dr woman to deliver her baby in a
Hanafiah Bashirun said that if a Hanafiah said a flat, clean and “You can then cut the cord in the vehicle on Tuesday.

Faulty RFID tags
to be replaced
for free: PLUS

A Vietnamese fishing boat KUALA LUMPUR: Motorists on
seized for encroachment in 2020 PLUS Malaysia Berhad (PLUS)
was sunk near Pulau Redang, off highways who have faulty radio-
Terengganu yesterday as frequency identification (RFID)
artificial reef. – BERNAMAPIX stickers can now get them replaced
for free.
131 seized boats sunk off Terengganu as artificial reef
PLUS Strategic Stakeholder
KUALA NERUS: A total of 131 Mohd Ramli said this year, the biodiversity and increase tourism Op Kuda Laut in 2020. Engagement chief Syed Mohammed
foreign fishing boats that were agency expected to be able to through scuba diving recreational Muhammad Sufi said Idid Syed Ahmed Idid said additional
forfeited by the Malaysian dispose of 35 more foreign fishing activities,” he added. staff have been assigned at toll plazas
authorities had been disposed of as boats. encroachment by foreign fishing to help those encountering problems
artificial reef in the Terengganu He told reporters this after boats into Malaysian waters has with their RFID stickers.
waters in the past 10 years. “The sinking of these boats as sinking four Vietnamese fishing been on the decline lately due to the
artificial reef is an initiative by the boats in the waters of Pulau Redang Northeast monsoon, but is expected “We have people on standby with
Terengganu maritime director Malaysian Maritime Enforcement yesterday. The Vietnamese boats to increase again after the Chinese hand-held devices, if their RFID can’t
Maritime Captain Muhammad Sufi Agency (MMEA) to promote marine were seized in Op Naga Barat and New Year. – Bernama be detected, we will help purchase a
coupon for them to go to the nearest
Touch ’n Go (TnG) fitment location to
check their RFID. If at that time TnG
still can’t detect, we will give a new
RFID tag free of charge,” he told
Bernama TV yesterday.

Media outlets reported on
Monday that several toll plazas in the
Klang Valley, including the Putra
Mahkota and Sungai Besi toll plazas
were jammed at peak hours due to
the RFID failures during rainy
conditions.

Consequently, many users voiced
their dissatisfaction and PLUS has
taken immediate remedial measures
by adding staff at toll plazas and
increasing the visibility of direction
signs for RFID lanes.

Syed Mohammed Idid also
assured motorists that they should
not worry about the use of TnG cards
and SmarTags, as there were still
being used in many toll plazas
throughout the country.

He said the RFID pioneer project
was seen to be more cost effective as
it was zero maintenance and safer, on
top of payments being linked to e-
wallets that could be paid via auto
debit. - Bernama

MD2 pineapple gives agripreneur sweet taste of success

KUALA LUMPUR: Hasnul Amri Currently, there is a huge market “This planting is carried out in Meanwhile, MPIB director for pineapple industry has gained a
Jamaluddin joins a growing number potential for fresh pineapple in this stages for production control. As a Negri Sembilan and Malacca Siti foothold in several markets such as
of young agripreneurs who are country. whole, harvesting of the crop can be Hajar Ramlee said various types of the Middle East, Singapore and
capitalising on booming consumer carried out within a period of 14 assistance are extended to pineapple Japan.
demand for the MD2 pineapple Hasnul Amri said before months after planting,” said Hasnul entrepreneurs based on the
(Ananas comosus) variety. becoming an agripreneur, he was a Amri, who plans to have up to programmes prepared by the board. In addition, new markets in
researcher at the Health Ministry 100,000 plants on his farm in the near Europe will propel the Malaysian
Hasnul Amri, 27, who hails from after completing his studies at term. Participants of the pineapple pineapple industry to new heights.
Johol, Negri Sembilan, left his desk Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia in plantation integrated project will
job as a researcher to focus on the 2018. Hasnul Amri also has a pineapple receive assistance in the form of “The pineapple fruit is a rich
MD2 hybrid’s cultivation, given that it juice factory in Shah Alam, Selangor. grants comprising 8,000 to 10,000 source of vitamins C, B and
can potentially generate revenue of He said he received 24,000 He gets his supply of good quality suckers per acre, while for bromelain enzyme.
up to RM80,000 for each acre (0.4ha). pineapple seedlings from the pineapples from other farm participants under the Young
Malaysian Pineapple Industry Board operators and markets it under Johol Agropreneur Programme, grant “The MD2 variety is sweeter than
His farming journey took off after (MPIB) and started planting 13,000 Pine brand. assistance will be given in the form of other varieties – its pulp sweeter, with
he acquired an eight-acre piece of seedlings under the first phase in products (with a maximum value of less fibre and contains vitamin C four
mineral land located on a hillslope, March last year, with a budget of “To date, we have sold about 8,000 RM20,000 for each individual). times more than other types of
and later converted it into an orchard RM45,000 for each acre. bottles of fresh juice generating total pineapples. Given these attributes,
for the cultivation of the MD2 variety, revenue of about RM24,000,” he said, “For overseas markets, demand we are confident that the pineapple
which is expected to start bearing “Pineapple plants start to flower adding that he only uses premium AA for fresh pineapples from China industry, especially the MD2, will
fruit this May. upon reaching maturity in nine fruits, weighing 2kg and above. alone is 100 containers a month. The continue to grow by leaps and
months. bounds,” she added. – Bernama

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Court upholds decision on Sabahan’s citizenship

PUTRAJAYA: The Court of Appeal Section 1(e) to be granted appeal, we find there was no error respondent has no knowledge of Lumpur High Court recognised
has ruled in a 2-1 decision that a citizenship by operation of law. in the decision made by the High the mother. that Malaysia-born Wong was a
27-year-old man, who was born in Court judge. The undisputed stateless person, declaring him a
Sabah to a Sarawakian father and a In dismissing the government’s evidence shows Wong was born in “The respondent had in fact Malaysian citizen based on the
mother who is believed to be from appeal against a High Court Keningau Hospital, as the result of made queries with the Indonesian Second Schedule, Part II under
Indonesia, is entitled to Malaysian decision, the judge said the High a marriage between the biological embassy in Malaysia. So, the Section 1(e) of the Constitution.
citizenship. Court was correct in deciding in father, who is a Malaysian, and a respondent knew the mother was
2019 that Wong was entitled under mother whose citizenship status is from Indonesia. As such, it cannot However, the National
Justice Datuk Che Mohd Ruzima the law to be a Malaysian. not known,” said Che Mohd be said that it is proven that the Registration Department director-
Ghazali, who delivered the ruling, Ruzima. respondent (Wong) is stateless. I general, home minister and
said Wong Kueng Hui fulfilled The Court of Appeal decision will therefore allow the government filed an appeal on Oct
Article 14(1)(b) of the Federal was agreed to by Justice Datuk Azizah said Wong’s biological government’s appeal with no order 31, 2019 and also obtained a stay on
Constitution, read together with M.Gunalan, while Justice Datuk mother had died when he was 17 as to costs,” she said. the High Court decision.
the Second Schedule, Part II under Azizah Nawawi dissented. and it was not a case where the – Bernama
On Oct 21, 2019, the Kuala
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█ BY ELLY FAZANIZA Noble call of duty Deathtoll Brought-in-Dead
[email protected]
CARING for the dying is a call of duty for 31,818 6,417
palliative specialist Dr Anila Perumal, who has
devoted her career to easing the final phase of o Palliative care specialist views patients holistically PERLIS 9
patients at the end-of-life stage. to provide best possible quality of end-stage life KEDAH 259

“Many physicians look at it as a depressing constipated and depressed. It was a big blow grim but with a palliative care background, we PENANG 147
career. However, interest in it has picked up to his family when he died in his late 40s. I look at a patient as a whole person and try to
the last 10 years,” Anila told theSun. didn’t know what to say or how to comfort his understand what brings meaning to their life. PERAK 138
family. I knew there was a huge gap in my SELANGOR 776
As one of only about 40 palliative care knowledge then. I’ve had little palliative care “She was aware that her health wasn’t
specialists in Malaysia, Anila has a exposure.” getting better. She said as a teacher, the lives of K. LUMPUR 352
multidisciplinary approach to dealing with her students whom she has touched brought PUTRAJAYA 22
patients and their family members, who are She later came across a programme under meaning to her. That gave her a lot of dignity at
their main caregivers and support system. the Health Ministry and enrolled for an a time when she was weak and had lost her PAHANG 170
intensive programme that opened her eyes to independence.”
“Palliative care addresses their physical the various ways of dealing with patients MALACCA 77
and psychological suffering systematically. during their final stage. Taking a cue from her patient and with a N.SEMBILAN 118
The emphasis is on the life of the patient, and psychologist, they organised a Google Meet
how to bring meaning and purpose to them. Anila, who now serves at the Tuanku Jaafar with the patients’ students. JOHOR 466
Hospital, also recounted another case KELANTAN 295
“We work as a team. There is a involving a young patient diagnosed with “She was smiling and she sat up. I’ve never
psychologist, social worker, an occupational cervical cancer. seen a patient who looked so ill become so TERENGGANU 68
therapist and a nurse. All the members bring bright and alive. She said it was not the bottles
different input when caring for a patient.” The patient was undergoing treatment but of medicine that she needed. Instead, she LABUAN 6
during the Covid-19 pandemic, her husband wanted people to look at her as a person. SABAH 257
Oddly, palliative care was not the first died of a heart attack.
choice of specialisation for Anila. She had “The psychological, spiritual and physical SARAWAK 21
wanted to be an endocrinologist, but found “She went into deep grief and depression. needs are something that we need to see
her calling 10 years ago while serving at the She didn’t want to go through any more separately and holistically as a person. We’re PROGRESS STATISTICS FOR THE NATIONAL
Malacca Hospital. treatment. She came to the hospital a year not just treating the disease.” COVID-19 IMMUNISATION PROGRAMME
later but unfortunately, the cancer had spread.
“I remember a patient who was admitted Treatment like chemotherapy and Anila’s choice of specialising in palliative As of January 18
for heart failure,” she said of her turning point. radiotherapy became challenging because it care has made her understand that medical
had advanced so much. care is not confined to curative efforts but also Received second dose
“I thought I had tried everything in the helping to give a quality of life that is
book. I did everything that was taught in “When I first saw her, the situation seemed meaningful to patients. 26,050,060 25,684,153
medical school but eventually, his illness
became irreversible. I felt helpless because I
was a specialist.

“I thought I should be able to deal with it,
but I didn’t know what to say or what to do.

“The patient had difficulty breathing, was

Eight arrested over fake vaccination certificates

JOHOR BARU: Police here have arrested eight jab, including a 44-year-old man who is the clinic have been remanded for four days,
individuals, including three workers of a believed to be the mastermind of the while the remand order against the other
private clinic, over alleged involvement in the operation. clinic employee will be sought later to
sale and purchase of fake Covid-19 facilitate further investigations into the case.
vaccination certificates. “The sale of the fake Covid-19 vaccination
certificates is believed to have been active over He also called on those who had bought
Newly appointed Johor police chief Datuk the past month, targeting those who did not the fake vaccination certificates without
Kamarul Zaman Mamat said the suspects, five want to be vaccinated. getting the jab to contact the police.
of whom were buyers aged between 24 and 42,
were nabbed on Monday and Tuesday “It is learned that each buyer paid between The case is being investigated under
following a report lodged by the owner of the RM300 and RM650 to get the fake certificates, Section 420 or Section 511 of the Penal Code,
clinic on Sunday. while the runner or the middleman will get a which carries a maximum jail term of 10 years,
RM125 commission for each certificate sold,” a fine and whipping, as well as Section 22 of
He said police were tracking down 30 other he told a press conference at the Johor police the Prevention and Control of Infectious
individuals who had bought digital contingent headquarters yesterday. Diseases Act, which carries a maximum jail
vaccination certificates without getting the term of two years or a fine, or both. – Bernama
Kamarul Zaman said the two workers of

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GIRL ENTERS SIXTH DAY NEWS WITHOUT BORDERS

IPOH: A search and rescue operation for ‘Discounts for summonses
an Orang Asli girl who was reported contributing to violations’
missing last Friday continued on its
sixth day yesterday with the help of a o Motorists become brazen in breaking traffic rules as they breaking them, or get off lightly.
drone unit in the forest in Kampung think‘nothingwillhappentothem,’ sayssafetyexpert He said this was happening on a daily
Selaur, near Kampung Padang Jeri in
Gerik. A spokesman from the Perak Fire █ BY RAJVINDER SINGH doing away with discounts for summonses, basis at traffic lights, even at busy
and Rescue Department said the [email protected] and greater scrutiny from all enforcement junctions.
operation, led by police, continued at PETALING JAYA: It has become a culture agencies. The long-term approach is to
8.40am yesterday and was extended to among our road users to break traffic laws, teach the younger generation about the “Road users will continue to break the
a distance of 8km. According to Gerik thinking they can get away with it. importance of road safety and (the) dangers law because they think nothing can happen
police chief Supt Zulkifli Mahmood, the facing those who ignore the traffic laws. to them.
10-year-old girl, identified as Kamaliah Giving discounts on traffic summonses
Anab from Hutan Temenggor in and lack of enforcement are the main “We also need to break the cycle of bad “They will ignore red lights because they
Kampung Selaur, was last seen wearing reasons motorists break traffic rules, driving habits by ensuring young motorists feel they can get away with it. They don’t
a yellow shirt and blue pants. He said according to two road safety experts. do not ‘inherit’ bad practices from their realise the danger they are putting
the girl was reported missing at about parents,” he said. themselves and others in,” Rozmi said.
10am last Friday, a day after she went “Most road users are optimistic about
out with her family and a few friends their safety when breaking traffic rules, they He believes this approach could take He added that there was a need to create
into the forest to look for food and seem to think nothing will happen to them. between 10 and 20 years for any changes to a new normal with road users just as the
forest produce. – Bernama be noticeable. Health Ministry has created a new normal
“When an accident happens, no one for health safety.
PUBLIC URGED TO HELP thinks it would happen to them,” University Lim claims policy makers are aware of
FIND INDIAN NATIONAL Putra Malaysia head of road safety research the traffic issues, but are unwilling to take He said today, people wear masks when
centre Assc Prof Dr Lim Teik Hua told the necessary steps to crack down on traffic going out, use the MySajahtera app and
KUALA LUMPUR: The Immigration theSun. offenders. follow health protocols.
Department is seeking public assistance
to find Indian national Lim said the authorities cannot continue Statistics show that the number of road This was achieved by constantly
Thadathilputhanpurayil Shiju, 39, for a giving discounts to those breaking the law as accidents in the country has gone up on a informing the public about health safety.
trial at the special sessions court for it would only encourage repeat offences. yearly basis.
illegal immigrants in Semenyih. In a “The Transport Ministry can take similar
statement, the department said the man, He added that people would just collect In 2019, the number of accidents action by informing the public about the
with passport number J5806253, was and keep their summonses until they get recorded was 567,516, but fatalities fines they face (when they break) traffic
sought in a case on violating permit the discount offer. dropped from the highest figure of 7,152 in rules.
conditions under Regulation 39(b) of the 2016 to 6,167.
Immigration Regulations Act 1963. “His “We need to take a two-prong approach “It must be made clear that there will no
last known address was No.17 Jalan ST to stop people from breaking traffic laws,” University Kebangsaan Malaysia road longer be any more discounts for traffic
1C/5, Bandar Baru SalakTinggi in Sepang. he added. safety expert Prof Dr Rozmi Ismail said offenders,” he said.
Anyone with information about the man most road users have little regard for traffic
is requested to contact investigating “The short-term approach should be laws as they know they can get away with By constantly stressing on this point,
officer Arif Azanor Tompang at people will start to pay attention and realise
03-8880 1338 during office hours,”it said. that breaking traffic laws will put a dent in
– Bernama their finances.

POLICE FINALISING PROBE He said this kind of campaign must be
ON ASSEMBLYMAN done at all levels to get the message across
to everyone.
JOHOR BARU: Johor police are expected
to complete their investigations this MP told to exercise caution when issuing statements
week into a sexual harassment case
involving an assemblyman in the state KUALA LUMPUR: High Court Judge when issuing statements on social media position as a politician and as an accused
against a woman, who is a member of a Mohamed Zaini Mazlan yesterday advised regarding his court case. when issuing statements.
political party. State police chief Datuk Muar member of Parliament (MP) Syed
Kamarul Zaman Mamat said police had Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman to be more careful The judge said the former youth and “In a way, I understand his
recorded statements from several sports minister should differentiate his predicament, but he has to separate his
individuals, as well as the assemblyman hats from being a politician and an
and the complainant. “We are still Syed Saddiq at the High Court yesterday. – BERNAMAPIX accused. I’m sure from time to time you
investigating, we may take two or three (lawyer) will be able to consult him on
days more to complete the what to do (in regard to his social media
investigations,” he told a press posts),” he said at the first mention
conference at the Johor police proceedings of the case at the High Court
contingent headquarters yesterday. On yesterday.
Monday, Kota Tinggi district police chief
Supt Hussin Zamora confirmed receiving Mohamed Zaini gave the advice after
a report from a 26-year-old woman, who deputy public prosecutor Wan
claimed to have been sexually harassed Shaharuddin Wan Ladin from the
several times by a state assemblyman. Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission
– Bernama reminded Syed Saddiq to exercise caution
when making statements on charges of
COMPANY DIRECTOR HELD criminal breach of trust (CBT), money
OVER FALSE CLAIMS laundering and misappropriation of funds
on social media.
JOHOR BARU: The Malaysian
Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) The court also set 22 days to hear the
has detained a company director here case, from June 7 to 10, June 20 to 22, June
on suspicion of submitting false 27 and 28, as well as July 4 to 8, July 13 to
documents to a ministry in Putrajaya 15 and July 18 to 22.
for pure palm cooking oil subsidy
claims amounting to more than Earlier, Syed Saddiq, 29, maintained his
RM25,000 three years ago. According to not guilty plea to charges of CBT,
sources, the 47-year-old woman was misappropriation of funds and money
detained at the MACC headquarters at laundering.
2pm yesterday after having her
statement recorded. The source said The MP’s application to transfer the case
the director had submitted false from the sessions court to the High Court
invoices by using another company’s was allowed on Nov 25 last year.
name for claim purposes throughout
2019. MACC director Datuk Azmi Alias On the CBT charge, Syed Saddiq was
confirmed the matter and said the case charged in his capacity as former chief of
was being investigated under Section Angkatan Bersatu Anak Muda (Armada –
18 of the MACC Act 2009. The suspect is the youth wing of Parti Pribumi Bersatu
expected to appear at a magistrate’s Malaysia) who was entrusted with Armada’s
court today for a remand order funds. He is alleged to have withdrawn
application. – Bernama RM1 million of the funds via a CIMB Bank
Bhd cheque without permission from the
party’s supreme council. – Bernama

14 foreigners nabbed during vice raid in Subang Jaya

KUALA LUMPUR: The Immigration women, one woman from around Subang Jaya at 8.45pm. from 10pm to 7am. Customer He said all detainees were
Department arrested 14 foreigners – Myanmar and a British man, all Intelligence monitoring found that reservations are made through a placed at the Bukit Jalil
13 women and a man – in raids aged between 21 and 69. the premises were being website and Telegram,” he said. Immigration Depot and the case
under Ops Gegar at two prostitution patronised by both locals and was being investigated under the
dens around Subang Jaya on The department also issued foreigners. Khairul Dzaimee added that Anti-Trafficking in Persons and
Tuesday. notices to three local male during the raids, the women Anti-Smuggling of Migrants Act
customers to provide statements. “The sex service package refused to open their room doors, Immigration Act 1959/63, Passport
Its Director-General Datuk Seri offered ranges from RM200 to citing various reasons in order to Act 1966 and Immigration
Khairul Dzaimee Daud said those “The Ops Gegar raids were RM270 for a 45-minute session escape. Several condoms and Regulations 1963. – Bernama
detained comprised 12 Thai carried out simultaneously on the and RM950 for ‘outcall’ services lubricants were also found.
two premises in budget hotels

6 theSUN ON THURSDAY | JANUARY 20, 2022 Bali bomber
NEWS WITHOUT BORDERS jailed 15 years

US: Russia poised to attack JAKARTA: An Indonesian court
Ukraine ‘at any point’ sentenced an Al-Qaeda-linked
militant to 15 years in prison
o Officials say slow-brewing crisis reaching were said to be training exercises but again that unprecedented economic yesterday for his role in the 2002
dangerous new stage at levels that the US official said were sanctions would follow a Russian bombings that killed more than 200
far “beyond normal”. attack against Ukraine. people on the resort island of Bali.
WASHINGTON: The United States “We believe we’re now at a stage
raised the alarm on Tuesday on a where Russia could at any point Russia insisted it has no plans to “No option is off the table” when The blasts, which came just over a
potentially imminent Russian attack launch an attack on Ukraine,” said invade Ukraine, where in 2014 it it comes to sanctions, she said, year after the 9/11 attacks on the
against Ukraine, ahead of a White House Press Secretary Jen already seized one province and warning of an “extremely dangerous United States, ripped through two
whirlwind diplomatic mission by Psaki. backed separatist rebels in another situation”. bars packed with foreign tourists, and
Secretary of State Antony Blinken. region. remain the deadliest militant assault
“I would say that’s more stark She said this could include in Indonesia’s history.
With tens of thousands of than we have been.” However, Moscow’s build-up of shelving the Nord Stream 2 natural
Russian troops already massed on offensive weaponry and troops gas pipeline from Russia to Zulkarnaen, a high-ranking
Ukraine’s borders, Blinken flew to In an ominous new leaves little doubt that at least a Germany. member of Jemaah Islamiah (JI),
meet with the Ukrainians and development, a senior State potential assault is being prepared was on trial for the Bali bombings as
European allies, ahead of talks with Department official said there is as a way to back the Kremlin’s The pipeline, which has been well as several other attacks carried
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei concern that draft constitutional broader aim of preventing completed but not commissioned, is out by a special unit under his
Lavrov tomorrow. reforms in Belarus, an authoritarian pro-Western Ukraine from leaving seen as an important part of command.
state closely allied to Moscow, could the Russian sphere of influence. Europe’s energy supply network, but
US officials upped the threat allow deployment of Russian also a crown jewel in Moscow’s He “is guilty of committing
level, saying that the slow-brewing nuclear weapons. Among Russia’s demands is a export capabilities. terrorism and is sentenced to 15
crisis was reaching a dangerous new pledge from the Nato alliance that it years behind bars”, said the presiding
stage. This came as Russian troops never offer Ukraine membership – Blinken’s diplomatic offensive judge at East Jakarta District Court,
poured into the country for what something Nato calls a non-starter. follows inconclusive talks last week punishing him for assisting militants,
in Geneva, Brussels and Vienna, hiding information about attacks and
Psaki blamed Russia’s leader, where Russia presented what his association with the JI cell.
saying “President (Vladimir) Putin Western governments said were
has created this crisis” and warned unacceptable demands. – AFP The 58-year-old Zulkarnaen,
whose real name was listed with the
STALLED ... A man BRIEFScourt as Arif Sunarso, had been on
trying to start the Indonesia’s most-wanted list since
engine of a school the bombings, having evaded
bus amid heavy authorities for nearly two decades
snowfall in the until his arrest in December 2020.
Canadian city of
Toronto on Tuesday. Prosecutors had said Zulkarnaen
– REUTERSPIX set up the special JI cell and
described him as a “key asset” for the
‘China forced 10,000 nationals to return home’ group because of his experience as a
trainer at militant camps in
BEIJING: China has forced nearly Officially, the targets are people non-judicial methods, including of suspects’ family members in Afghanistan and the Philippines.
10,000 of its overseas nationals to wanted by the Chinese judicial kidnappings, harassment and China is widespread and Chinese
return since 2014 using coercive system as part of President Xi intimidation, said the report. agents are sent to threaten targets in The prosecution had sought a life
means outside the justice system, Jinping’s anti-corruption drive. foreign countries. sentence, and said it would appeal.
according to a new report. “With the Chinese diaspora
But the group detailed cases growing at an ever faster rate as Sometimes overseas nationals “It was down from a life sentence
The figure could be the “tip of the where those who criticised the more people seek to leave China ... are lured to third countries that have to 15 years so my client accepted it,”
iceberg”, Spain-based rights group Communist Party had relatives in Beijing has never been more extradition agreements with China, said Zulkarnaen’s lawyer Kamsi, who
Safeguard Defenders reported on China harassed and detained in motivated to expand the powers of the rights group said. like many Indonesians goes by one
Tuesday, as China aggressively attempts to coerce them to return. its security forces overseas.” name. – AFP
pursues its nationals overseas. Operation Fox Hunt was
Through two programmes, Safeguard Defenders cited launched in 2014 to track down THREE DEAD IN BLAST
The report alleges China is Operation Fox Hunt and Operation government data in its estimate that expatriates wanted for economic ON INDIAN WARSHIP
expanding its policing powers Sky Net, targeted individuals were almost 10,000 Chinese nationals had crimes while the larger Operation
overseas and conducting illegal pressured to return to China against been forcibly returned since 2014. Sky Net kicked off in 2015 and was NEW DELHI: Three Indian naval
operations on foreign soil. their will due to a combination of later folded into Fox Hunt. – AFP personnel were killed in an
The report alleged intimidation explosion on one of the country’s
oldest destroyers at a naval
Water crisis looms for Tonga, New Zealand help on the way dockyard in Mumbai, authorities
said. The blast occurred on
NUKU’ALOFA: Two New Zealand With Tonga’s airport smothered water is a critical immediate priority Aotearoa captain Simon Griffiths Tuesday in an internal
navy vessels will arrive in Tonga by volcanic ash and as there is a mounting risk of said his ship was carrying 250,000 compartment on the Soviet-built
tomorrow carrying critical water communications badly hampered diseases such as cholera and litres of water, along with other INS Ranvir, commissioned in
supplies for the Pacific island nation by the severing of an undersea diarrhoea,” said Katie Greenwood of supplies, and had the capacity to 1986. “No material damage has
reeling from a volcanic eruption and cable, information on the scale of the International Federation of Red produce another 70,000 litres a day. been reported. A board of inquiry
tsunami and largely cut off from the devastation has come mostly from Cross and Red Crescent Societies. has been ordered to investigate
outside world. reconnaissance aircraft. Goddard Space Flight Centre into the cause,” the navy said in a
New Zealand said Tonga, one of chief scientist James Garvin said the statement. Broadcaster NDTV
Hundreds of homes in Tonga’s The Red Cross said its teams in the few countries to be free of the force of Hunga Tonga-Hunga quoted sources saying the
smaller outer islands have been Tonga had confirmed that salt water coronavirus, had agreed to receive Ha’apai’s eruption was estimated to explosion did not involve
destroyed, with at least three dead, from the tsunami and volcanic ash two of its ships, Aotearoa and be more than 500 times that of the weapons or ammunition. Media
after Saturday’s eruption triggered were polluting the drinking water of Wellington, despite concerns about nuclear bomb the US dropped on reports said 11 people were
tsunami waves that rolled over the tens of thousands of people. importing a Covid-19 outbreak that the Japanese city of Hiroshima injured and were being treated at
islands, home to 105,000 people. would exacerbate its crisis. during World War II. – Reuters a navy hospital. The Indian
“Securing access to safe drinking government is in the middle of a
huge modernisation of its armed
forces to replace old equipment,
much of it Soviet vintage. – AFP

WORLD’S OLDEST MAN
DIES AT 112

MADRID: The world’s oldest man,
Spaniard Saturnino de la Fuente
Garcia, has died at the age of 112
years and 341 days, the Guinness
World Records said yesterday. He
had been declared the oldest
living man in the world when he
turned 112 years and 211 days
old, the London-based
organisation said, and had been
due to celebrate his 113th
birthday next month. Owing to
his diminutive stature, the 1.5m
tall Spaniard, who was born in
Ponte Castro, Leon, on Feb 11
1909, avoided being drafted to
fight in the 1936 Spanish Civil War
and instead ran a successful shoe
business. He had seven children,
14 grandchildren and 22 great
grandchildren. – AFP

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* NEWS WITHOUT BORDERS

Pandemic nowhere near over: WHO

o France, Germany governments to impose fresh America to East Asia after it was first compulsory vaccinations to ramp up soared to more than 5.5 million.
and Brazil post record measures while speeding up the detected in southern Africa in the immunity of the population. Hopes for Europe’s tourism
coronavirus cases rollout of vaccine booster shots. November.
Other European countries are also recovery remain bleak with the World
GENEVA: The World Health “This pandemic is nowhere near “Omicron may be less severe, on battling soaring Omicron rates, with Tourism Organisation saying on
Organisation (WHO) has warned that over,” WHO Director-General Tedros average, but the narrative that it is a France recently averaging about Tuesday that foreign arrivals will not
the Covid-19 pandemic is far from Adhanom Ghebreyesus told mild disease is misleading.” 300,000 cases daily. return to pre-pandemic levels until
over, as France, Germany and Brazil reporters on Tuesday from the 2024 at the earliest, despite a rise of
posted new records of infections in agency’s headquarters in Geneva. Five millions cases were reported The latest data issued by Public 19% last year compared with 2020.
the past 24 hours. in Europe last week and the WHO has Health France showed that there
Europe is at the epicentre of predicted Omicron could infect half were 464,769 new cases in the last Elsewhere, Brazil registered a new
The highly transmissible Omicron alarming new outbreaks, with of all Europeans by March, filling 24-hour period, a record number. record number of daily cases of more
strain has spread unabated around Germany’s cases soaring past 100,000 hospitals across the continent. than 137,000 on Tuesday.
the world, pushing some and France reporting nearly half a The record cases come days after
million cases on Tuesday. Germany on Tuesday recorded the two-year anniversary of the President Jair Bolsonaro is
112,323 cases and 239 deaths, announcement of the first person increasingly under fire for his
The WHO chief warned against officials said, with Omicron found in dying of a virus in China only later handling of the pandemic.
dismissing Omicron as mild, as the more than 70% of the infections. identified as Covid.
dominant Covid strain continues to The avowed vaccine sceptic is on
flare new outbreaks from Latin The surge has pushed German Since Jan 11, 2020, known course to lose the October presidential
Chancellor Olaf Scholz to seek fatalities in the pandemic have election, according to polls. – AFP

Fury over Hong Kong’s mass cull of small pets Japan brings back
Covid restrictions
HONG KONG: The government here faced equipment carried red garbage bags marked “The SPCA is shocked and concerned over
outrage yesterday over its decision to cull with biohazard warnings out of the shop on the recent announcement about the handling TOKYO: Japan’s government approved new
thousands of small animals after hamsters in a Tuesday night. of over 2,000 animals,” it said in a statement. coronavirus restrictions on a large part of the
pet store tested positive for Covid-19. country, including the capital, yesterday as it
Authorities “strongly encouraged” anyone One owner, who bought her pet on Jan 1, battles record infections fuelled by the
Like China, Hong Kong maintains a who bought a small mammal after Dec 22 to was defiant. Omicron variant.
“zero-Covid” policy, stamping out the merest give up their pet for culling.
trace of the virus with contact tracing, mass “No one can take my hamster away unless The restrictions in 13 regions, which
testing and strict quarantines. About 1,000 animals sold at Little Boss and they kill me,” she told The Standard newspaper. mainly target nightlife and are far less strict
another 1,000 hamsters in dozens of pet shops than a blanket lockdown, will be in place from
Their latest measures target hamsters and will be culled, authorities said. She recalled a recent birthday party tomorrow until mid-February.
other small mammals – including chinchillas, attended by officials that resulted in multiple
rabbits and guinea pigs – which authorities The import of small mammals has also Covid infections and left Hong Kong’s The move allows each region to decide
said will be culled as a “precautionary measure”. been halted. leadership redfaced. what specific measures to implement, with
most places urging bars and restaurants to
The move came after hamsters sold at the Animal lovers across Hong Kong reacted “Will they also kill all infected Covid-19 shorten opening hours or halt alcohol sales.
Little Boss pet shop, as well as an employee, with alarm: a Change.org petition garnered patients and their close contacts?”
tested positive for the Delta variant. more than 23,000 signatures in less than a day, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said the
and the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to “If all people who attended the birthday government aimed to be “fully prepared” in
Officials dressed in full personal protective Animals (SPCA) denounced the decision. party are culled then I will hand my hamster to the fight against the latest wave of Covid-19.
the government.” – AFP
“We will not have excessive fear, and will
Couple trapped on lockdown date get engaged work in close coordination with regional
governments,” he said as he announced the
BEIJING: A Chinese couple who were trapped can meet their date’s family at the same time. other, and have now decided to get engaged. measures at a virus taskforce meeting.BRIEFS
on a neverending date thanks to a virus “I never thought about staying the night, “We get along very well,” the woman said.
lockdown have been relieved to find that love, Her story went viral on Chinese social “With scientific assessments from experts,
not the coronavirus, is in the air and have because it’s pretty awkward,” Zhao, who was the cooperation of medical workers and above
agreed to tie the knot. meeting the man for only the second time, told media just days after another pair made all else, the cooperation of the Japanese
Jimu News. headlines for being trapped on a week-long public, we will overcome this situation.”
Zhao Xiaoqing, a 28-year-old woman from blind date thanks to a Covid lockdown.
the northern Shaanxi province, thought her But her date’s city of Xianyang suddenly The highly infectious Omicron variant is
date in mid-December with a young man living ordered a lockdown due to a spike in virus cases, Wang, a woman in central China’s Henan driving a resurgence in coronavirus cases in
in a different city would be a one-day affair leaving the woman unable to return home. province, has been stuck in her suitor’s Japan, with daily nationwide infections
where she would also get to know his family. apartment since going for a home-cooked topping 30,000 for the first time this week.
Zhao said she was “not too interested” meal as their first date early this month. – AFP
Young Chinese in smaller cities and when she first saw a photograph of the man –
rural communities often rely on family and named Zhao Fei – but later thought he looked But romance has not blossomed for Wang, CHINESE CITY RESTARTS
friends to introduce potential matches and better in real life. who complained her date was as talkative as a SOME PUBLIC TRANSPORT
“wooden mannequin”. – AFP
The pair began to develop feelings for each BEIJING: The Chinese megacity of Xi’an
has partially resumed public transport,
according to official announcements,
after millions were confined to their
homes for weeks because of a
coronavirus outbreak. The easing of
transport rules – including the
resumption of some inter-city train
routes – comes just before the Lunar
New Year holiday season, traditionally a
period of mass travel. Some 13 million
Xi’an residents were placed in lockdown
in mid-December as cases spiked, but
the historic city reported no new local
cases yesterday for the first time in
weeks. Local authorities said public
transport had resumed in “low-risk”
areas from Tuesday. – AFP

ANCIENT RITES ... A girl dressed as a queen on a parade float during the celebration of the eve of Timkat, the Ethiopian Epiphany, in the city of U.S. GOVT TO DISTRIBUTE
Gondar on Tuesday. – AFPPIX 400 MILLION N95 MASKS

WASHINGTON: The US government will
make 400 million non-surgical N95
masks from its strategic national
stockpile available for free to the public
starting next week, a White House
official said, marking the Biden
administration’s latest effort to help curb
the Covid-19 pandemic. The face masks
will be shipped to pharmacies and
community health centres this week, the
official said, and available for pickup late
next week. The move comes after
President Joe Biden and his team faced
criticism for not doing enough to foster
masking or bolster testing as the
Omicron variant raged across the
country. Addressing that criticism, the
administration has made free tests
available via a website that launched
officially yesterday. – Reuters

8 theSUN ON THURSDAY | JANUARY 20, 2022
SPEAK UP

Future proof health Benefits of a four-day week

reform system █ BY RUPERT HAWKSLEY We find similar success stories in
THE first thing ministers should do THE pandemic has shown that the way Denmark, Spain, Korea and Japan.
when they take over is to look at before they were accepted as housemen, we work can change – and quickly. It These results may reflect the cultures
existing working policies but the Cabinet decided against it. was unthinkable, two years ago, that of those particular countries, though in
before they hastily introduce Over the years, thousands of the vast majority of people would now the same way that say alcohol
something new. If they look eligible students with straight As have work from home. Yet here I am, in my consumption differs around the world.
hard enough, there will be hidden not been admitted into public bedroom on a Tuesday morning. In a We do not yet know how British
well-researched blueprints that have a universities due to the much-disputed relatively short period of time, our workers will respond to a four-day
future beyond the shelf life of dual entry examination systems. Many working culture has transformed. The week.
a minister. of us wished that acceptance to exception has become the rule.
However, there are reasons to be
To this effect, Health Minister Khairy varsities were based on merit. It is worth bearing this in mind optimistic. Alex Soojung-Kim Pang,
Jamaluddin has proposed a future-proof policy Presently, we have 71,041 medical when considering the four-day week author of Rest: Why You Get More
in his white paper for health reformation, for doctors working in both the public and private (this means fewer hours, rather than Done When You Work Less, argues that
policies to be sustainable and not easily sectors. Malaysia’s doctor to people ratio is 1:454, the same number of hours compressed a four-day week leads to “increased
replaceable. while the World Health Organisation’s into fewer days). It seems radical, but productivity and creativity; improved
recommendation is 1:600. Let us not gloat over isn’t. We are adaptable creatures – recruitment and retention; less
Conversely, Khairy was quick to remove an these numbers because our public hospitals are within a matter of months, or even burnout for founders and leaders; and
unfair system that had outcast 23,000 contract still described as “understaffed, overworked and weeks, this new routine would feel more balanced and sustainable lives
doctors without permanency nor stability. The overstretched”. quite normal. for workers”.
process of mainstreaming these contract doctors The reality is that there are 3.9 specialists per
will begin on Jan 29, with an allocation of RM100 10,000 Malaysians. It is reported that 3% of Productivity is the purpose of work. The ways in which companies can
million in Budget 2022, to provide them with the specialists resign annually from government There are those who stay late at their achieve these goals are not eccentric,
same privileges as permanent doctors. hospitals to enter the private practice. The desks to impress colleagues, of course, either; much of it is common sense.
Health Ministry wants to convert the surplus of but they do this as a display of “[The companies] had to meaningfully
The contract doctors scheme was introduced medical officers to specialists to increase the productivity (imagined or not). Time redesign how they worked,”
in 2016 by then prime minister Datuk Seri Najib number of both private and government and productivity have become Soojung-Kim Pang explained in a Ted
Abdul Razak to place 2,600 unemployed medical specialists from 13,000 to 28,000 by the year 2030. mistakenly synonymous, damaging article earlier this year.
graduates as contract doctors, but without any To this effect, the ministry should address any our work/life balance.
permanent doctor benefits. suspicion of discriminatory practices in the “The key to unlocking a shorter
selection criteria for federal scholarships and Many people are convinced that in work week without reducing
Najib also did not address the yearly ensure doctors are chosen purely on grounds of order to get ahead, you always have to productivity lies in three areas:
compounding numbers of these contracts. In the experience and talent and not other arbitrary be “on”. The four-day week would
last four years, we have 23,000 contract doctors, parameters. shatter this illusion. If it can be proven 1) Tightening meetings;
even after 1,778 resigned from service. They Every year, specialists resign because of delays that people are equally productive in 2) Introducing ‘focus time’ when
either gave up medical practice or migrated to in promotions, especially those UD56 doctors, fewer hours - and the studies are everyone can concentrate on their key
where their talents would be recognised. who have had to wait up to 10 years for a encouraging – it would be difficult for tasks; and
promotion. The Health Ministry should find bosses to insist on their employees 3) Using technology more
During the Covid-19 pandemic, all doctors ways and means to keep the best doctors in the working a five-day week, just as it is mindfully.”
felt a collective strain as frontliners when their government service. now much harder for them to insist on If you are really honest with
health was put in jeopardy facing the The Academy of Medicine of Malaysia council people coming into the office. yourself, how much time do you waste
catastrophic virus. member Dr John Chan Kok Meng commented every day in meandering meetings or
that the waiting list for heart surgery in both The four-day week is no longer chatting on Slack?
They worked shift after shift for arduous hours Kuching and Kota Kinabalu are long and that fantasy, either. A six-month trial An extra day off would surely be
at a stretch while suffocating with stuffy personal many centres even in Peninsular Malaysia were involving about 30 companies has incentive enough to cut out the time
protective equipment. managed by a single cardiothoracic surgeon. been launched in the UK. Those wasting, get the work done and then
As for future-proof reforms, one issue to look participating in the scheme are being enjoy a three day weekend.
Even then, the contract doctors’ contributions at is “the system” managed by senior civil asked to maintain 100%t productivity In this way, the system is
were glaringly ignored, and there was a deadlock servants who advise incoming ministers on what but will have an extra day off each self-correcting. Those unable to
of discussions over their contract status. On July projects and schemes of former ministers are week. They will be paid their usual maintain productivity in fewer hours
26, 2021, the physically-exhausted doctors staged worthwhile keeping or discarding by the salaries. The results will be analysed by are either working inefficiently (and,
a walkout from hospitals and took to the streets. successor. researchers at Oxford University, therefore, need further training) or are
During the pandemic crisis in the last two Boston College and Cambridge in jobs unsuited to a four-day week.
Hence, the Health Ministry’s reversal of this years, Malaysia received international University. That is fine. This may not be a system
scheme was expedited with a moral conscience, recognition for having a vaccine equity for everyone, just as working from
especially after ordeals of Covid-infected process that reached out to both citizens and These results will be particularly home clearly is not possible for those
pregnant doctors and those denied infant care non-citizens. enlightening because they will tell us working in construction, for example.
leave were highlighted. With that confidence, we look forward to a more about how workers from Indeed, there are likely to be some
resilient health reform package that gives us a different countries respond to a four- jobs where a four-day week is a
The glut of medical graduates was a result of supportive shoulder to lean on. day week. We know, for example, that non-starter. Journalism may be one
new medical colleges allegedly “lowering the Vasanthi Ramachandran is an author, brand in Iceland, experiments with a four- (you cannot mould the news around
entry standards for intakes”. Currently, there are day week have been an “overwhelming your working week); trading is another
21 medical colleges, 11 public universities and strategist and runs Helping Hands. success”. (the markets, like the news, are
300 recognised foreign medical universities Comments: [email protected] unpredictable). But other jobs are not
resulting in an annual output of 5,000 medical The trials, which took place so beholden to events.
graduates. between 2015 and 2019, showed that We have a habit of allowing a task to
productivity remained the same or fill the time. As the old saying goes, “if
How were these students chosen? What is the even improved in the majority of you want something done, ask a busy
quality of the curriculum and who approved it? workplaces, according to a BBC report. person”. The joy of a four-day week is
that it allows that busy person the time
In 2010, Health Minister Datuk Seri Liow “The trials led unions to renegotiate to recuperate and come back for the
Tiong Lai proposed for medical graduates to sit working patterns, and now 86% of next four-day week busier than ever.
for a common local competency examination Iceland’s workforce have either moved – The Independent
to shorter hours for the same pay, or
will gain the right to,” the report states.

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by Jason Loh SeongWei andTanTzeYong

Eradicating child poverty top priority
LAST year, Permatang Pauh
MP Nurul Izzah Anwar lockdown periods). alone welfare policy, has never been Additionally, the IOOI model Feeding Programme).
pointed out that Malaysia was Although he claimed that the saliently “underwritten” by properly allows us to monitor and track the 2. Introduce child tax credits
witnessing a tragedy of acute number of school dropouts in 2018 calibrated outcomes and impacts, effectiveness of welfare policies as
poverty among children arising from (i.e. 37,074 students) was higher than but only the “conventional” approach well as reflect on the deficiencies in (CTC)
the socio-economic and economic during this period, he overlooked the of “pumping” money and, by the policy-making process. The The other alternative would be
impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. fact that the data (i.e. from March extension, “speed to spend”. practical effect would be continuous
2020 to July 2021) contained several For instance, we all know that improvements to policy formulation introducing CTC, which refers to
She warned that this issue would obscure flaws: Covid-19 has resulted in many and promotion of prompt or timely fiscal benefits aimed at reducing the
have ripple effects on the children’s 1. He did not clearly distinguish children being orphaned. It is, execution/implementation. financial burden of families,
education, social mobility and future between the proportion of primary therefore, important to provide help depending on the number of
prospects, which in turn would cause and that of secondary school with crucial long-term impact on Not least, we can reduce wastages children, which can take place either
their lives to be worse than their students. their lives. Budget 2022 only stated and leakages each year due to by monthly payment or one lump
parents (i.e. the previous generation). 2. Data in other types of schools that the government “will provide corrupt practices and abuses. To sum (hence, “tax credits”). It is to be
(e.g. Chinese independent, RM25 million to Yayasan Keluarga effectively address the child poverty distinguished from a deductible –
This caveat should serve as a international and home-schooling) Malaysia to lead efforts in protecting issue, EMIR Research proposes the which simply refers to one’s
wake-up call for us to take immediate were not included. the welfare, education and future of following recommendations: reduction of tax liability in the
action and ensure that “no child is left 3. Some poor children may not these orphans”, without giving “on-site” filing of tax returns.
behind”, in line with, for example, the have dropped out of school as such detailed explanations or elaborations 1. Implement universal child
2030 Agenda for Sustainable but may have been forced to skip as to how the money will be benefit (UCB) scheme. The US has been introducing this
Development, as advocated by the classes due to lack of access to specifically deployed and spent. incentive for 24 years since 1997. For
United Nations (UN). electronic devices Such a scenario also Khazanah Research Institute the 2021 fiscal year, the US
and/or poor broadband applies to other welfare (KRI) has proposed implementing a government increased the CTC from
We should attach equal services. policies for children UCB in its report “Building US$2,000 (RM8,387.60) to US$3,000,
importance to child poverty as with A lack of holistic data like the Supplementary Resilience: Towards Inclusive Social with a US$600 bonus for children
other critical issues such as climate could mask the actual “We should Food Programme, Protection in Malaysia”. UCB is a under six due to the pandemic. It is
change, economic growth models situation on the ground attach equal purchase allowance on scheme that offers cash payments worth mentioning that the credit
and women empowerment. and impede efforts importance to child safety seats for to children regularly and amount will decrease gradually as the
to effectively and child poverty B40 families and unconditionally until they reach 18 household income increases. An
In fact, child poverty is a complex definitively address the Community Feeding years old – to ensure their basic needs analysis from the Centre on Budget
issue as it touches many aspects of issue of child poverty, Programme, among are met. and Policy Priorities (a progressive
children’s rights – as enshrined in the with the aim of eventual others. As mentioned in think tank) indicated that 10 million
UN Convention on the Rights of the eradication. Instead, it an EMIR Research KRI suggested that this children would return to poverty if
Child (1989). as with othercould programme be conducted and the enhanced CTC is ended.
exacerbate article, “Recalibrating expanded gradually by covering
For instance, a child can be learning loss among national budget – children from birth until 12 years old Malaysia should implement a
considered in poverty if he or she has critical issueschildren and, therefore, eradicating leakages initially (approximately 6.7 million similar scheme. It would be based on
material hardship (i.e. insufficient and corruption” (Jan 6), children, or 72.4%, of all children) the downgrade of the erstwhile M40
consumption of essential goods and dampen their future before providing full coverage. group to what would now be the B60
poor access to services such as such as climateeconomic and socio- the infusion of the group, alongside the income losses of
housing, healthcare, educational and Input-Output- In the report, KRI recommended those in the latter group, who pay the
playground or “extracurricular” economic prospects. that the government allocate RM100 basic and minimum income tax, for
facilities, etc.). change,Notwithstanding the Outcome-Impact or RM150 for each child per month. example. Tax credits will be more
(IOOI) framework into The overall allocation required would effective in addressing child poverty
Unfortunately, as in the case of 2021 Global Nutrition be approximately RM8 billion or compared to deductibles as the
Malaysia, no government agency (e.g. economicReport (a world-leading our policymaking and RM12 billion, respectively. Such aid former is based on the size and
Department of Statistics) provides a decision-making would still cost less than 1% of the income of a family rather than the past
comprehensive database on child independent country’s gross domestic product expenditures, as in the latter case.
poverty by compiling all the relevant assessment), we can growth and process is urgently (GDP). This too is expected to decline
data as reported (by counterparts and glean insightful data women’s needed as it is over the years “… partly due to the In conclusion, EMIR Research
other government departments). on the nutritional liberation.” the only way to projected fall in the number of would like to highlight that child
dimension of child instil accountability, children as a share of the total poverty requires the government to
This may result in politicians, poverty. The report transparency, population and the projected run continuous budget deficits.
policymakers and civil society stated that the number competency, etc. increase in GDP”.
becoming distracted and bogged of stunted children Drastically reducing the deficit or
down in squabbling over data under the age of five in The IOOI framework As add-on, the government could even aiming for a surplus, in effect,
collection and accuracy. encompasses not just provide UCB in the form of can mean an increase in child
the country increased the inputs (budget e-vouchers to ensure well-targeted poverty (as we saw in the UK during
Consequently, the formulation from 20.7% in 2016 to allocation for a household expenditure and prevent the period in the aftermath of the
and implementation of child poverty 21.8% in 2019. particular children’s inflationary pressures from building Great Financial Crisis).
eradication plans may take second It is also worth mentioning that welfare policy) and outputs (the up. Vouchers, like discount bills (for
place as complacency and a false the then UN Children’s Fund number of children involved in the use by businesses), are unlike cash – Therefore, the government is
sense of achievement could set in representative to Malaysia Marianne policy) but critically, the outcomes since these would not recirculate. urged to plan welfare policies based
with the administration losing focus Clark-Hattingh had warned that the (the number of actual beneficiaries on need and investment in the future,
and political will to go “all out” increase in stunting between 2015 measured by regular surveys and Moreover, with e-vouchers which is what the issue of child
against this evil. (17.7%) and 2016 (20.7%) was primary research) and ultimately the (together with a single government poverty is about ultimately.
extremely alarming and indicated impacts (higher-level societal goals app for child welfare), the
In addition, child poverty-related that urgent action was needed. and results). government can digitally track their Jason Loh Seong Wei and Tan Tze
data reported by ministers has been This implies that past efforts to The idea of the IOOI model is a consumption or conduct digital Yong are part of the research team
criticised for being flawed. For improve shortcomings in children’s powerful one as it can help surveys (Big Data) to have a clearer of EMIR Research, an independent
instance, Deputy Education Minister nutritional intervention programmes policymakers get rid of short-sighted understanding of the pressing needs
Datuk Dr Mah Hang Soon indicated have been inadequate. policies and induce transformational of poor children, and thereafter think tank focused on strategic
that a total of 21,316 students Moving on, our public policy, let changes to society. follow up with other policies or policy recommendations based on
dropped out of school from March programmes (e.g. Community
2020 to July 2021 (during the various rigorous research. Comments:
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Set up disaster relief fund to help community

CLIMATE change will wreak havoc people to higher ground. when the water volume increases to ensure drains are cleared regularly. effects of climate change are a
worldwide as the earth’s fragile Retention ponds are also one way with downpours. The only way is to There should also be more efforts dreadful reality.
ecosystem is being continuously reduce the runoff leading to the
damaged. of reducing the impact of floods. rivers. Alternatively, recreational undertaken by state governments to Southeast Asia is perhaps one of
Speedy reforestation of logged areas lakes can be created in housing areas recycle waste, to avoid it ending up in the most volatile in the region and is
Malaysia, with its equatorial should be seriously undertaken. Part to manage the water runoff. drains and ponds. Selangor has to prone to natural disasters like
climate, will be one of the worst of timber concession fees can be used take the lead and undertake various volcanic eruptions, tsunamis,
affected. There is no way to stop the for reforestation. The retention ponds should be measures, programmes and typhoons, earthquakes, haze, fires,
large rivers in Pahang, Kelantan, properly maintained by the local initiatives befitting a developed state. floods, droughts and heatwaves.
Perak or Johor from overflowing The government should also look authorities. Garbage and silt must be These will have grave repercussions
during torrential rains. into the possibility of building regularly cleared. The government also needs to for Malaysia as can be seen by the
barrages across rivers to hold water consider setting up a natural after-effects of the recent Rai super
People have learned to live with and silt back. Small retention dams Every residential area, whether on disaster/flood relief fund to safeguard typhoon that ravaged the Philippines.
the yearly floods in these states. can also be built across some rivers. higher ground or otherwise, should the public in case of any disaster, the
However, in the last few decades, have retention ponds. damage and destruction of which can Worldwide, billions of dollars,
logging and clearing of large areas of In urbanised areas such as run into millions, not to mention the which could be used for socio-
forest in various parts of the country Selangor or Kuala Lumpur the most The Sri Muda residential area loss of lives as happened in Sri Muda. economic development, are now
have led to a paradigm shift in the effective way to stop the incessant would not have been badly affected being spent to repair the damage
occurrence of floods and the damage annual flooding is to ensure that by the floods if the nearby housing Repairing the infrastructure of the and destruction caused by natural
they cause. every housing or industrial estate has estates had retention ponds affected areas can also cost the state disasters, mainly triggered by
retention ponds to contain the and lakes. and federal governments hundreds climate change.
The only way to overcome floods runoff from heavy rains. of millions of ringgit. A portion of the
will be to drastically reduce logging Flash floods also occur due to budget needs to be set aside for V. Thomas
activities in these states and relocate The terrain of the Klang Valley is clogged drains. There should be natural disasters as the deadly
generally flat, and rivers will overflow sufficient manpower and resources

10 theSUN ON THURSDAY | JANUARY 20, 2022

Titijaya Land, PDC to build BRIEFS UEM SUNRISE UNVEILS
RM9.9b Medi-Tech City KAIA HEIGHTS
SALES GALLERY
o Project will serve as a Lim and Aziz
medical hub providing (right) at the KUALA LUMPUR: UEM Sunrise
eco-tourism and global MoU signing has launched the sales gallery
business services for ceremony. for its latest development
companies and PDC’s role in working alongside project KAIA Heights, an
residents in Batu Kawan with private organisations in exclusive hilltop high-rise
realising its vision to make Penang condominium in Equine Park,
PETALING JAYA: Titijaya Land a conducive state for sustainable Seri Kembangan. In a
Bhd and Penang Development socio-economic developments as statement, it said the 7.8ha
Corp (PDC) have signed a well as attracting more low-density residential project
memorandum of understanding international investors to Penang. will be constructed in two
(MoU) for the development of a “We are confident that PDC’s phases, each phase comprising
RM9.9 billion Medi-Tech City venture with Titijaya to develop two 30-storey towers housing
occupying a 230-acre land in Batu Medi-Tech City with their a total of 924 condominium
Kawan, Penang. experience in working with units. With a starting price of
international investors and RM567,800 per unit, the built-
This project is expected to successful projects will ensure that up area of each unit ranges
complete in 10 years. this project will benefit Penang’s between 972 sq ft and 1,437 sq
overall development,” said Aziz. ft. Residents will be able to
Medi-Tech City is earmarked to enjoy facilities such as a futsal
be an integrated, sustainable and court, a basketball court, a
hi-technology medical city and jogging trail, a multi-purpose
business hub in Penang which is hall/badminton court, a gym,
already occupied by more than 300 three different pools and a
multinational companies. It will be barbecue area. Meanwhile,
a development with compliance to UEM Sunrise CEO Sufian
the responsible business alliance Abdullah said the low-density
and environmental, social and environment adds to the value,
corporate governance. livability and attractiveness of
KAIA Heights. The first phase is
Upon its completion, Medi- estimated to be completed in
Tech City will serve as a medical the first quarter of 2025. –
hub providing eco-tourism and Bernama
global business services with
facilities including hospital, hub, corporate suites, sectors in the vicinity of Bayan SUNWAY PROPERTY
medical campus, medical supply rehabilitation centre, retirement Lepas. TARGETS RM2.2B
village, hotel, wellness centre, SALES IN 2022
sports centre, electrical and “Titijaya is honoured to work
electronics sectors, logistics and with PDC and we are proud to be PETALING JAYA: Sunway
distribution hub. entrusted to jointly develop this Property is targeting RM2.2
Titijaya also has a 20-acre built- land. We anticipate this project, billion in sales and RM2.3
to-suit development in Penang with its future international billion in launches this year,
situated at Bayan Lepas with close investors, will continue to support with almost 70% of its new
proximity to Penang International PDC’s vision to achieve launches in Malaysia. Sunway
Airport and Sultan Abdul Halim international city status for Property managing director
Muadzam Shah Bridge, providing Penang,” said Titijaya group Sarena Cheah said in 2022, the
value added logistical support to managing director Lim Poh Yit in a property developer will
the project which is aimed to statement this week. continue to invest in townships
capture the demand from various while launching community-
PDC CEO Aziz Bakar said the centric green developments
signing of the MoU is in line with which are strategically located
in high growth areas. Sunway
First LaLaport in Southeast Asia opens in KL today Property posted a record
RM2.55 billion in sales last year
PETALING JAYA: LaLaport BBCC, a despite the pandemic,
lifestyle-focused shopping mall attributed to good sales in
originating from Japan by Tokyo- Singapore. The sales
headquartered global real estate achievement is the developer’s
company Mitsui Fudosan Co Ltd highest in its history,
opens today in Bukit Bintang City surpassing its revised sales
Centre (BBCC). target of RM2.2 billion from its
initial sales target of RM1.6
Lalaport BBCC is Mitsui Fudosan’s billion. Cheah said that the
flagship project in Southeast Asia. It is developer will continue to
expected to house 400 stores with an support the nation’s transition
optimal tenant mix that will be to a low-carbon, climate-
opened in sequence with numerous resilient economy by
well-known brands from Japan that transforming its townships
are making its first appearance in into smart and sustainable
Malaysia. cities. – Bernama

This project is Mitsui Fudosan’s GAMUDA LAUNCHES
first LaLaport mall in Southeast Asia GOOSEBUMPS FOR
and one of the largest commercial Welcome signage of Lalaport BBCC. Lalaport BBCC exterior facade. ADVENTURE SEEKERS
facilities with over 82,600 sqm of floor
space. LaLaport BBCC is Mitsui Lalaport BBCC Gate Plaza. PETALING JAYA: Gamuda Land
Fudosan’s second LaLaport shopping Nojima and Jonetz by Don Don has launched the Goosebumps
mall overseas after Mitsui Shopping Donki. In addition, Star Child, a Rope Course in Discovery Park
Park LaLaport Shanghai Jinqiao. nursery school that incorporates Gamuda Cove, driving tourism
Japanese-style childcare and and footfall in Southern Klang
In addition to the shopping mall, intellectual education, will open its Valley as demand for outdoor
Mitsui Fudosan works closely with first facility in Malaysia at LaLaport activities continues to grow
BBCCD to establish the BBCC project too. post-lockdown. The largest of
as a large-scale urban development its kind in Malaysia as certified
with diverse functions comprising a The environment of this new by the Malaysia Book of
shopping mall, residences, serviced shopping mall is aesthetically Records, Goosebumps Rope
apartments, office buildings and designed based on “modern Course offers adrenaline
hotels with a total site area of 78,500 simplicity” and “Japanese flavour” junkies more than 57 climbing
sqm. Upon its completion, the BBCC elements to test their mettle
project is set to become a landmark including a giant swing and
that proposes a new Japanese-based abseiling. Adventure seekers
lifestyle. can also look forward to the
Lalaport BBCC Gourmet Street. introduction of Gamuda Cove’s
LaLaport BBCC aims to boost
consumer confidence with its design design concepts. It features an LaLaport shopping centres in Japan. Bring Your Own Tent camping
that creates a new customer interior design rooted in nature to Mitsui Fudosan is also actively programme, as well as
experience and incorporates provide a place where the public can developing the commercial facility horseback riding activities.
Malaysia’s culture and trends while do more than just shopping. business in Asian countries and Along with the upcoming
retaining a distinctive Japanese DNA. LaLaport BBCC’s seamless indoor- regions including Shanghai and SplashMania rainforest
outdoor design flow offers a place Taiwan. themed water park, Gamuda
Through its experience with the where shoppers and visitors to the Land’s vibrant placemaking
vast Japanese commercial network mall can interact and spend an Mitsui Fudosan’s business initiatives are set to position
and long-standing track record, enriching time with friends and activities in Malaysia started from the the nature sanctuary and
LaLaport BBCC will be bringing well- family. establishment of the Mitsui Outlet smart city as the Jewel of
known brands in Japan such as Nitori, Park Kuala Lumpur International Southern Klang Valley.
To date, Mitsui Fudosan has 16 Airport Sepang in 2015.

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12.59 3.90 15.07 11.73 790.02 151.18 21.96 76.30
KLCI STI HANG SENG SCI NIKKEI TSEC KOSPI S&P/ASX200
1,530.33 3,283.94 3,558.18 27,467.23 18,227.46 2,842.28
24,127.85 7,332.50

KL MARKET SUMMARY BCorp selling its 71.73% stake in higher
January 19, 2022 education arm to Krirk’s Nanyang

INDICES CHANGE
FBMEMAS 10,974.62 -127.68
FBMKLCI 1,530.33 -12.59
CONSUMER PRODUCTS 570.67 -5.02 PETALING JAYA: Berjaya Corp Bhd BCorp group CEO Jalil Rasheed said: is expected to be completed by June 2022.
INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS 199.05 -1.89 (BCorp), through its wholly owned “This is putting rubber to the road in terms Krirk president Prof Dr Krasae
CONSTRUCTION 150.58 -2.01 subsidiary Berjaya Group Bhd (BGroup), of our promised plans. As outlined in our
FINANCIAL SERVICES 15,844.61 -246.55 has signed a share sale and purchase transformation strategy, BCorp will divest Chanawongse said: “We believe BUC is the
ENERGY 741.71 +8.29 agreement with Nanyang International some of its non-core areas so that we can right fit for us as we expand our footprint into
TELECOMMUNICATIONS 614.34 -8.43 Education Group Sdn focus on our core Malaysia. We look forward to continuing the
HEALTH CARE 2,207.16 -20.31 Bhd for the proposed businesses. legacy of Berjaya and taking it to the next level.”
TRANSPORTATION 841.30 -7.64 disposal of its entire “While it is bittersweet,
PROPERTY 695.29 -5.12 71.73% stake in Berjaya we are glad that BUC will In June 2021, BCorp announced a
PLANTATION 6,670.92 +7.74 Higher Education Sdn be in the good hands of transformative strategy to focus on five core
FBMSHA 11,669.09 -108.93 Bhd which owns Berjaya Krirk. We believe that they areas as it works towards becoming a global
FBMACE 6,091.56 -151.61 University College (BUC). will to continue to create consumer group. The strategy included
TECHNOLOGY 80.23 -3.32 Nanyang was opportunities and divestments from areas of business that no
incorporated by its majority shareholder, produce able, skilled and professional longer fell within this classification.
TURNOVER VALUE Krirk International Education Holding Co graduates who will contribute to Malaysia.”
3.568 BIL RM2.606 BIL Ltd, to invest in the education business in The BUC transaction is pending approval “We are quietly enthused because after
Malaysia. from the Ministry of Higher Education and some delays caused by the pandemic, we
are seeing the results of our efforts in terms
of divestments. Going forward, we expect
to track according to plan,” Jalil added.

5 MOST ACTIVES CPI will remain under
January 19, 2022

STOCK VOL CLSG (sen) +/– (sen) pressure this year: MARC
EAH 269,637,000 1.5 -1.0
DNEX 213,648,700 91.0 +4.5
EASTLND-OR 202,450,700 1.0 -0.5
SCIB 111,268,100 27.0 +6.5
SMTRACK 90,152,600 22.5 -1.0

5 TOP GAINERS o Rating agency cites three factors, expects inflation Malaysia’s (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee
January 19, 2022 to average 2.2% in 2022 meeting today is highly anticipated.

STOCK VOL CLSG (RM) +/– RM PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s consumer profiteering mechanisms to contain rising “We expect BNM, based on the current
KLK 223,800 21.40 0.34 price index (CPI) will continue to be under prices. The existing regulation does not pace of inflation and economic recovery, to
F&N 153,300 25.74 0.24 pressure throughout 2022 with average address the unabating supply constraints maintain its Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at
COMPLET 641,200 3.15 0.23 inflation expected to come in at 2.2% its historical low of 1.75% for now.
PMBTECH-WA 8,800 9.30 0.20 against the backdrop of gradual
PETGAS 482,000 16.74 0.18 improvements in the labour market, “Going forward, however, we think that
continual supply constraints, and there is a slight chance of BNM having to
5 TOP LOSERS inefficient existing price controls and anti- and is only beneficial as a short-term face somewhat of a monetary policy
January 19, 2022 profiteering mechanisms, according to measure as it does not lead to supply decision dilemma. In the worst-case
MARC Ratings Bhd. improvements for long term benefits,” scenario, there is the possibility of further
MARC said in a statement yesterday. tidal waves of Covid-19 cases that could
STOCK VOL CLSG (RM) +/– RM It noted that the latter would result in a Although the multilateral development cause bigger disruptions to supply chains,
FANG-2XL 100 14.18 2.22 reduction of supply in adhering to ceiling banks’ projections suggest dissipating low- push inflation to a multi-decade high, and
MPI 1,117,400 39.78 2.22 prices, thus prolonging shortages. base effects in 2022, MARC derail the progress of Malaysia’s growth
NESTLE 60,200 131.90 1.60 believes that governments
AEONCR 103,100 14.72 0.46 “Our assessment is based on three will only resort to mild recovery.
KESM 69,400 11.00 0.46 considerations. Firstly, the producer price mobility restrictions to curb “Under this scenario, we
index (PPI) has been trending at double the spread of Omicron or
digits since April, 2021 and will continue to subsequent Covid-19 remain cautious about
EXCHANGE RATES be so in Q1’22. This scenario denotes a variants considering high vaccination rates whether BNM would clamp
JANUARY 19, 2022 large gap between PPI and CPI in the past down on inflation or keep its
months, suggesting decaying producers’ accommodative monetary
profits amid supply constraints. globally. policy stance intact. If BNM tightens
“We do not anticipate another series of monetary policy to control inflation, this
Foreign currency Bank sell Bank buy Bank buy “Secondly, even when the PPI lockdowns in the region this year, which is could depress demand and threaten
normalises after Q2’22, we expect inflation an upside to Malaysia’s trade growth in economic recovery. It would mean more
1 US DOLLAR TT/OD TT OD to be persistent in the coming months when 2022,” MARC said. economic pain, which would consequently
1 AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR 4.2550 4.1300 4.1200 producers transfer the rising production China, Malaysia’s largest trade partner, inflict more damage to the government’s
1 BRUNEI DOLLAR 3.0720 2.9500 2.9340 costs to consumers as domestic demand has seen slowing growth amid the “dual- already stressed balance sheet. As a result,
1 CANADIAN DOLLAR 3.1490 3.0570 3.0490 picks up in 2022. This will smoothen the circulation” strategy and “zero-Covid” policy. we can expect more pressure to pile up on
1 EURO 3.3990 3.3080 3.2960 price transmission between international “The silver lining to growth in 2022 will Malaysia’s sovereign credit rating,” it noted.
1 NEWZEALAND DOLLAR 4.8250 4.6710 4.6510 and domestic markets as well as within the be China’s participation in the Regional Assuming that BNM decides to remain on
1 SINGAPORE DOLLAR 2.8910 2.7850 2.7690 domestic markets. Furthermore, a stronger Comprehensive Economic Partnership the sidelines and keep its accommodative
1 STERLING POUND 3.1490 3.0570 3.0490 US dollar in 2022 will push Malaysia’s (RCEP). Although Malaysia has yet to ratify monetary policy to avoid hurting the
1 SWISS FRANC 5.7900 5.6090 5.5890 import bill higher, particularly food and live the agreement, we posit that the Malaysian economy further, MARC said in this case, it
100 UAE DIRHAM 4.6260 4.5190 4.5040 animal-related imports. government will proceed with ratification risks inflation feeding into expectations,
100 BANGLADESHTAKA 117.2200 111.1600 110.9600 and capitalise on the growing trade with wage and price-setting, consequently setting
100 CHINESE RENMINBI 5.0450 4.7220 4.5220 “And thirdly, we foresee limited upside China in 2022,” it said. off economic instability.
100 HONGKONG DOLLAR 67.0000 64.4000 to the usefulness of price controls and anti- Given the backdrop of global monetary “It also risks more capital outflows and a
100 INDIAN RUPEE 55.1900 52.4500 N/A policy normalisation prompted by rising weaker ringgit amid rising global interest
100 INDONESIAN RUPIAH 5.8000 5.4500 52.2500 inflation, the outcome of Bank Negara rates due to normalising global monetary
100 JAPANESE YEN 0.0307 0.0278 5.2500 policy,” the rating agency added.
100 NEWTAIWAN DOLLAR 3.7150 3.5990 0.0228
100 PAKISTAN RUPEE 16.5000 3.5890 AmBank, Maybank enter into first MYOR interest rate swap
100 PHILIPPINE PESO 2.4600 N/A
100 QATAR RIYAL 8.3900 2.3000 N/A PETALING JAYA: AmBank Group and The deal marks the first use of MYOR, the integrity of financial benchmark rates
100 SAUDI RIYAL 118.1800 7.9100 2.1000 Malayan Banking (Maybank) have jointly which was introduced by Bank Negara as part of a transition to transaction-based
100THAI BAHT 114.6900 112.1900 7.7100 entered into the first Malaysia Overnight Malaysia (BNM) in September 2021 as an rates, arising from the London Interbank
13.4000 108.8800 111.9900 Rate (MYOR) interest rate swap transaction alternative to the Kuala Lumpur Interbank Offered Rate reforms following the global
11.8800 108.6800 with a notional value of RM500 million in a Offered Rate in such transactions. financial crisis. The alternative reference
11.4800 further development towards adopting rates are meant to be more robust
MYOR as the preferred benchmark for the Both financial institutions pointed out benchmark rates and based upon
Source: Malayan Banking Berhad/Bernama ringgit cash and derivatives market. that, globally, alternative reference rates, transactions in active and liquid markets.
such as MYOR, were introduced to improve

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BRIEFS SC: AZAM BAKI HAS Texchem to raise stake in Sushi King for RM102.2m
CONTROL OVER HIS
TRADING ACCOUNT PETALING JAYA: Texchem stake in Sushi King by 28% for proposed acquisition allows it to strengthen Sushi King’s decision
Resources Bhd’s wholly owned RM102.2 million cash. facilitate easier decision making and making processes, allow greater
PETALING JAYA: The Securities subsidiary Sushi King Holdings Sdn control in the restaurant business flexibility and speed in its business
Commission Malaysia (SC) Bhd has entered into a share transfer With the acquisition, the group’s operated under its restaurant strategy for a more effective and
yesterday clarified that the agreement with Asia Yoshinoya stake in Sushi King will be increased division. efficient execution of its growth
independent evidence gathered International Sdn Bhd to increase its from 70.35% to 98.35%. strategies and operations.
at the inquiry into Tan Sri Azam It said the increased stake will
Baki’s trading account showed Texchem explained that the
that Azam is the named account
holder and had control of the said Signs of recovery in
trading account; and that Azam domestic aviation
operated the account that he had
opened, in that he had given o Mavcom approves
instructions to buy, sell and 27 Air Traffic Rights
transfer securities from the said applications in fourth
account. Therefore, the SC arrived quarter of 2021
at the decision that there was no
breach of Section 25(4) of the KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian The increases in ATR applications and approvals are primarily due to the reopening of interstate borders and a rise in
Securities Industry (Central Aviation Commission (Mavcom) has demand for domestic holiday-related travel. – BERNAMAPIX
Depositories) Act 1991. approved 27 Air Traffic Rights (ATR)
out of the 28 applications submitted in “We hope that this continues as air ATR approvals is also attributed to Airlines Bhd and World Cargo Airline
PETRONAS CHEMICALS the fourth quarter of 2021, which is a travellers are highly encouraged to new cargo Air Service Licence holders Sdn Bhd received the highest number
TO BUILD MELAMINE 33.3% jump in applications and a pre-plan their flights for festive namely World Cargo Airline Sdn Bhd of approvals with six ATRs each
PLANT IN GURUN 28.6% increase in approvals compared periods well in advance to avoid and M Jets International Sdn Bhd, followed by AirAsia Bhd (five ATRs)
with the third quarter of 2021. crowds and high ticket prices,” which received nine ATRs for Q4 2021. and M Jets International Sdn Bhd
KUALA LUMPUR: Petronas Mavcom executive chairman Datuk (three ATRs).
Chemicals Group Bhd (PCG) will Of the 28 ATR applications, 17 were Seri Saripuddin Kasim said in the Mavcom expects the segment to
build a 60,000-tonnes per annum for domestic routes, which have more statement yesterday. grow by between 3.9% and 6.7% year- Additionally, AirAsia X Bhd,
melamine plant in Gurun, Kedah, than doubled compared with seven on-year in 2022, translating to FlyFirefly Sdn Bhd and Malindo
making it the sole melamine applications submitted in the third The commission also received 13 between 20.8 and 21.6 billion in Airways Sdn Bhd received two ATR
producer in Southeast Asia. quarter of 2021. ATR applications from the air cargo freight tonne-kilometres. allocations each, and MyJet Express
Targeted to come onstream in segment, which signals continued Airlines Sdn Bhd was awarded one
2024, this project is in line with In a statement, the commission and sustained growth. The increase in In terms of the breakdown of ATR ATR allocation. – Bernama
the firm’s growth to expand into reported that the increase was allocations for Q4 2021, Malaysia
derivatives by adding value to the primarily due to the reopening of
molecules from its existing interstate borders in October 2021 and
products such as urea, methanol, a rise in demand for domestic
polyolefins, and others. PCG via its holiday-related travel, with the
wholly owned unit Petronas additional flights mainly to Langkawi
Chemicals Fertiliser Kedah (PCFK) followed by Johor Baru, Penang, and
will be using the urea produced Kota Baru.
from PCFK as the feedstock to
produce melamine. – Bernama “Despite the ongoing pandemic,
we are seeing encouraging signs of
EBIZLINK CONNECTS recovery within the domestic
M’SIAN EXPORTERS segment, as indicated by the increase
TO REST OF THE WORLD in ATR applications for domestic
routes in the fourth quarter of 2021.
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia External This promising development
Trade Development Corp’s illustrates the sector’s resilience and
(Matrade) Electronic Business its ability to bounce back post-
Linkage (eBizLink) programme has pandemic.
generated more than RM40 million
export sales benefiting 350 Sunway Malls traffic and sales recover 100% in Q4 2021
Malaysian exporters. Launched in
July 2021, the programme under PETALING JAYA: Sunway Malls had recovery. Cyclically, Q1 and Q4 are electronics category had compared to only 50 days in 2020.
Pemerkasa was an initiative to seen better traffic and sales recovery the malls and retail industries peak outperformed other retail categories The threefold-longer duration
promote Malaysia’s export digitally. since the easing of restrictions in quarters due to festivities,” it noted. as consumers seek digital equivalent to five months of not fully
The programme provided cost- Phase 4 of the National Recovery connectivity. operational period meant there was
effective solutions for SME and Plan as traffic and sales recovered The group stated that 92% of its a lot of catching up to do for the mall
mid-tier companies to seize new 100% in Q4’21, benchmarking its retailers reported sales recovery. A “Leisure and entertainment and retail businesses,” he said.
business opportunities arising performance against its historically total of 32% of jewellery, health and segment is still hampered by
from the Covid-19 pandemic in the high traffic pre-pandemic in Q4’19. personal care, digital lifestyle and capacity limitation. But on a The January 2022’s figure
global marketplace. other retailers had seen a recovery collective aggregate basis, they indicated that the momentum is still
According to the company’s in sales exceeding 100%. worked out to be 100% normality,” sustaining well with traffic on Jan 1
SUSTAINABILITY-LINKED statement, the 100% normality he said. being the best traffic count for the
LOAN FOR SABAH recovery in Q4’21 came in higher Fashion and beauty retailers past 22 months. The group expects a
CREDIT CORP FROM CIMB against the 70% normality recovery recovered between 80-85%, F&B Another key factor affecting the strong January performance.
in Q4’20. recovered between 85% to 90%. On differentiated recovery rate was the
PETALING JAYA: Sabah Credit Corp an aggregated basis, F&B recovery is different reopening timelines for Sunway Malls’ H1’22 forecasts
(SCC) has secured a RM100 million “Pent-up demand, festive slightly above non-F&B between 5% various retail sub-sectors. consumer confidence is likely to
sustainability-linked loan (SLL) in seasons, high vaccination rate, and to 10%. remain robust driven by gradual
the form of a revolving credit reduction of Covid-19 cases were “In 2021, there were 150 days of pick-up in economic activities and
facility from CIMB Bank Bhd to be among the key drivers in aiding the Sunway Malls & Theme Parks lockdown before all retail sub- ongoing booster shot rate.
utilised towards socio-economic CEO HC Chan said the consumer sectors were permitted to operate
development efforts in Sabah. This
also makes SCC the first financial Raya Airways on expansion spree with promising year ahead
institution to secure a loan with
sustainability performance targets PETALING JAYA: Raya Airways Sdn 767-200F and one Boeing 737-400F. committed to investing resources, strengthened its strategy to leverage
(SPT). Among the SPT are the Bhd’s average weekly cargo load to “Specifically on the Nanning route, effort and time to strengthen its fleet on the burgeoning e-commerce
cumulative disbursement of loans Nanning, China has increased of freighter aircraft, network of sector and had adopted a long-term
& financing to the bottom 40 threefold to 120 tonnes compared to Raya serves this route thrice a week routes, and hiring new talent to approach instead of just applying
segment, and its corporate social when it started in June last year. utilising its Boeing 767-200F aircraft. deliver its Resilience Blueprint. short-term tactical solutions.
responsibility contribution to local This route carries all shipments that
communities. Currently, Raya has an average include e-commerce products, Raya group managing director Raya chief commercial officer
weekly combined load and capacity industrial goods, and perishable Mohamad Najib Ishak said given the Muhamad Hidayat Rahim said the
SENI JAYA LAUNCHES amounting to between 1,700 and items,” it said in a statement. global challenges of economic company will be announcing new
FIRST SMART DIGITAL 1,900 tonnes for all flights to all uncertainties and rapidly evolving destinations across Asia-Pacific,
OUT-OF-HOME ADS destinations, using its three Boeing Raya is ramping up efforts customer requirements, it has including China and other countries.
towards a promising future. It is
PETALING JAYA: Seni Jaya Corp
Bhd has unveiled Malaysia’s first
programmatic digital out-of-home
(pDOOH) advertising services on
Jan 15 with collaboration with
integrated car e-commerce
platform Carsome. The pDOOH
network system is powered by a
proprietary software that allows
advertisers to purchase ads,
customise various parameters, and
monitor their ad campaigns on a
user-friendly platform. The ads are
displayed via car top LED screens
installed on e-hailing cars.

13theSUN ON THURSDAY | JANUARY 20, 2022

* SUNBIZ

China cyberspace regulator denial

o Says it didn’t issue document on rules requiring big internet Chinese regulators now criticise as of 19 opinions included in the
companies to obtain approval for new investments and fundraising monopolistic and unfair to their users. document, which was jointly written
with several other central government
HONG KONG/BEIJING: China's Earlier yesterday, Reuters They also said firms involved in A private equity investor who ministries and regulators.
cyberspace regulator denied reported, citing people familiar with sectors named on the negative list declined to be identified said such
yesterday issuing a document with the matter, that the regulator has issued by the National Development rules, if confirmed, could leave more The document, addressed to all
new guidelines for the nation's big drafted new rules that would give it a and Reform Commission (NDRC) room for smaller, independent start- local governments in the country,
internet companies that would say over investment or fundraising last year would also need to apply for ups to survive and thrive by reining in reaffirms Beijing’s commitment to
require them to seek approval for plans of any platform company with approval. The sources declined to be big players. rein in what it sees as the “disorderly
new investments and fundraising. more than 100 million users, or with identified as the information was not expansion of capital” in the tech
more than 10 billion yuan (RM6.6 yet public. Meanwhile, the NDRC has issued sector and the threats this poses to
The denial came after a document billion) in revenue. a series on opinions aimed at better social stability, financial markets and
appeared on Chinese social media Such rules would intensify the cracking down on monopolies, unfair national security.
detailing such guidelines. The regulator has not responded oversight from China’s regulators, competition, and user data issues in
to a request for comment on the who have over the past year reined in China's internet platform economy. “Clarify the boundaries of platform
“The Cyberspace Administration reporting and could not be formerly freewheeling internet giants responsibility and strengthen the
of China (CAC) has not issued this immediately reached for further in areas from dealmaking to their The NDRC published a policy responsibility of super-large internet
document and the information is comment about its denial. handling of user data. document on its website that called platforms,” read the document,
false,” it said on its official WeChat for the revision of legislation relating adding that investment made in
account without elaborating. The people familiar with the Chinese tech giants such as Alibaba to monopolies and data security in financial institutions by the
matter told Reuters that some internet Group, Tencent Holdings, Meituan data-driven online platforms, as well companies running these platforms
It was not immediately clear companies have already been briefed and ByteDance have grown over the as stronger supervision over areas should be strictly regulated.
whether the denial referred just to the on the plans, but the draft rules were years by acquiring or investing in such as advertising and tax reporting.
existence of the document or its plans still subject to changes. smaller players, practices which Other suggestions include greater
for further regulation. “Platform operators must not use transparency on how online platforms
data, technology, market, or capital are run and a better supervision
advantages to restrict the system for those that deal with cross-
independent operation of other border data flows. – Reuters
platforms and applications,” read one

LG Energy Solution IPO draws record retail demand BRIEFS CRYPTO ATM OFFLINE
AS S’PORE SEEKS TO
SEOUL: Retail investors bid for a record 114 LGES priced the offering at top of the indicative marketing range to raise US$10.8 billion, making it CURB ‘ON-IMPULSE’ TRADING
trillion won (RM401.4 billion) worth of shares South Korea’s biggest and Asia’s third-largest IPO. – AFPPIX
in the initial public offering (IPO of South SINGAPORE: Cryptocurrency automatic
Korean battery maker LG Energy Solution Lee, an office worker in Seoul. bidders, according to Reuters calculations. teller machines (ATM), which provide a
(LGES), adding to the frenzy for a piece of the LGES, which commands more than 20% of The company is expected to list on Jan 27. convenient platform for trading in digital
biggest public offering in the country. The IPO price values LGES at about 70.2 tokens, are being taken offline in Singapore,
the global electric vehicle battery market and as its central bank limits consumer
Some 4.4 million individual investors supplies Tesla Inc, General Motors Co and trillion won and will make it South Korea’s advertising of crypto. Crytocurrency ATM
ensured the retail portion of the IPO was Volkswagen AG among others, had set aside third most-valuable company after Samsung enable users to trade digital payment
oversubscribed nearly 70 times at the end of about 25% of the total shares on offer for retail Electronics Co and SK Hynix Inc. – Reuters tokens like bitcoin and ether with fiat
the two-day bidding period yesterday, money, or government-issued currency.
according LGES. The Monetary Authority of Singapore’s in
new guidelines announced on Monday,
The demand beat the previous record of said such convenient access may mislead
battery material maker SK IE Technology Co the public to trade “on impulse”. – Reuters
Ltd (SKIET), which drew 81 trillion won of
public subscriptions last year. CHINA TO ALLOW PROPERTY
DEVELOPERS EASIER
Last week, LGES priced the offering at top ACCESS TO ESCROW FUNDS
of the indicative marketing range to raise
US$10.8 billion (RM45.3 billion), making it HONG KONG: China is drafting rules to
South Korea’s biggest and Asia’s third-largest make it easier for property developers to
IPO. access funds from sales still held in escrow
accounts in its latest move to ease a severe
LGES continues the trend of robust cash crunch in the sector, four people with
demand for IPOs from South Korean retail knowledge of the matter said. The new
investors – known as “ants” – as government rules would help developers meet debt
stimulus efforts to bolster the economy after obligations, pay suppliers and finance
the coronavirus crisis have flooded markets operations by letting them use the funds in
with cash. escrow that are currently controlled by
municipal governments with no central
“I decided to subscribe to LGES IPO shares oversight, the people said on condition of
after seeing reports of the LGES IPO attracting anonymity due to sensitivity of the matter.
lots of bids from retail investors. I also thought Chinese developers are allowed to sell
I might be missing out on this opportunity to residential projects before completing
make quick money if I don’t bid for this,” said them but are required to put those funds in
escrow accounts. – Reuters
Sony shares slide on ‘monumental challenge’ from Microsoft deal
LYNAS POSTS RECORD
TOKYO: Shares in Japan’s Sony plunged Sony has strengthened its network of in- PlayStation is a major source of revenue for REVENUE ON STRONG
yesterday, ending down nearly 13% after house games studios in recent year and Activision, complicating any potential DEMAND FOR RARE EARTHS
Microsoft announced a landmark US$69 delivered a string of exclusive hits including in decision by Microsoft to remove titles from
billion (RM289.5 billion) deal to buy US its Spider-man franchise, with Microsoft left Sony systems and squeeze its rival. SYDNEY: Australia’s Lynas Rare Earths Ltd
gaming giant Activision Blizzard. playing catch-up. posted record second-quarter revenue
Many industry observers believe yesterday, as demand for metals used in
The move, which will make Microsoft the “Sony will have a monumental challenge on operability across multiple platforms is electric vehicles (EV) grew amid a global
third-largest gaming company by revenue its hand to stand its own in this war of attrition,” essential for the success of a metaverse where push for reducing carbon emissions.
behind Tencent and Sony, sent the Japanese wrote Amir Anvarzadeh, a market strategist at users can game, shop and work freely as Revenue jumped nearly 70% to A$202.7
entertainment and electronics conglomerate Asymmetric Advisors who recommends advances in cloud technology weaken ties to million (RM611.5 million) for the December
down 12.78% to ¥12,410 (RM454.50) by shorting the stock, in a note to clients. the bulky gaming hardware that made Sony quarter, compared with A$119.4 million a
market close here. and Microsoft industry gatekeepers. year earlier. The prices of neodymium and
Sony is a pioneer in virtual reality and praseodymium, widely used to make magnets
While Sony’s PlayStation is widely seen as announced a few teasing details this month of “If Microsoft continues to provide these that power EV motors, have nearly tripled over
having a lead in the generational battle with its next generation headset, but deep games to (the PlaySation) platform as well, that the past 14 months. Rare earth materials are a
Microsoft’s Xbox, the purchase of the Call of pocketed and non-traditional players such as would indicate that it may be positioning itself group of 17 minerals that are also used in wind
Duty maker comes as Microsoft is aggressively Facebook owner Meta Platforms are investing for metaverse in the long term,” Jefferies analyst turbine generators, smartphones and military
expanding its Game Pass subscription service. in the metaverse, or virtual online worlds. Atul Goyal wrote in a client note. – AFP, Reuters equipment. – Reuters

Indonesian palm oil group says govt plans to limit exports, ministry issues denial

JAKARTA: A senior official at was already in the works to restrict producers to meet domestic demand India and China as production in The regulations announced on
Indonesia’s biggest palm oil group said exports, by as much as 20%. He did first before exporting. Indonesia and rival Malaysia slowed. Tuesday require exporters to obtain
yesterday the government was currently not elaborate, or say how Gapki shipment approval from Jan 24 for
drafting a plan aimed at limiting learned of the information. The world’s top producer and Trade Ministry official Indrasari exports of crude palm oil, used
shipments of the edible oil to tame exporter of palm oil has been trying Wisnu Wardhana, responding to the cooking oil and refined, bleached
domestic cooking oil prices, remarks “The Trade Ministry is drafting up to curtail the rise in domestic cooking Gapki official’s remarks, in a text and deodorised palm olein. The rules
the Trade Ministry swiftly denied. a plan to limit exports ... what we oil prices that have climbed about message to Reuters denied there was will apply for six months.
heard is the regulation is being 40% from a year earlier, in line with such plan.
Togar Sitanggang, deputy written up,” he said. high global palm oil prices. Exporters are currently only
chairman of Gapki, told a “So far there are no new rules other required to do customs declarations
parliamentary hearing that a plan His comments came amid calls by Global prices hit records amid than what have been announced by for shipments. – Reuters
lawmakers at the hearing for palm oil demand recovery from major buyers the trade minister,” Wisnu said.

14 theSUN ON THURSDAY | JANUARY 20, 2022
SUNBIZ

UK inflation soars to near 30-year high

o Surging prices putting “The inflation rate rose again at the end of keep pace. Real wages in November fell on the certainly not have helped,” said Ambrose
pressure on Bank of England the year and has not been higher for almost 30 year for the first time since mid-2020 following Crofton, global market strategist at JPMorgan
and households years,” said ONS chief economist Grant a spike to inflation, official data showed on Asset Management.
Fitzner. Tuesday.
LONDON: Inflation in Britain rose faster than Inflation has risen sharply across most
expected to a near 30-year high in December, “Food prices again grew strongly while In reaction to yesterday’s data, finance advanced economies, reflecting a global rise in
intensifying a squeeze on living standards and increases in furniture and clothing also minister Rishi Sunak insisted the Conservative energy prices and supply chain difficulties.
putting pressure on the Bank of England (BoE) pushed up annual inflation. These large rises government understood the cost of living
to raise interest rates again. were slightly offset by petrol prices, which squeeze. But the BoE appears more concerned than
despite being at record levels were stable this the US Federal Reserve or the European
The annual rate of consumer price inflation month, but rose this time last year.” Financial markets now price in a more than Central Bank that labour shortages and wage
increased to 5.4% from November’s 5.1%, the 90% chance that the BoE will raise its main pressures will cause inflation to be slow to fall
highest since March 1992, the Office for Fitzner added that last year’s Covid interest rate to 0.5% on Feb 3. Last month it back once immediate price pressures have
National Statistics (ONS) said. Economists lockdowns had impacted some items but the became the world’s first major central bank to passed.
polled by Reuters had expected a rise to 5.2%. overall impact on headline inflation rate was tighten policy since the start of the Covid-19
“negligible”. pandemic. British inflation is widely expected to peak
in April when regulated household energy bills
Consumers and businesses are struggling “The Bank of England was already feeling look set to increase by around 50%. Last month
with surging costs, hit also by ongoing uncomfortable about its monetary policy the BoE forecast a peak of around 6%, but now
pandemic turmoil and supply chain problems. stance. Today’s upside surprises to both the some economists see 7% as more likely. –
headline and core inflation readings will Reuters, AFP
At the same time, salaries are failing to

IEA says oil market headed for surplus BRIEFS FRENCH STATE
PLEDGES TO
LONDON:- Oil supply will soon highs for the year while Saudi Arabia Meanwhile, the Organization of yesterday after a fire on a pipeline STAND BY EDF
overtake demand as some producers and Russia could also break their the Petroleum Exporting Countries from Iraq to Turkey briefly stopped
are set to pump at or above all-time output records. (Opec), Russia and other producers flows, increasing concerns about an PARIS: The French state has
highs, the International Energy known as Opec+, are already having already tight supply outlook. pledged to stand by EDF and
Agency (IEA) said yesterday, while “World oil supply in 2022 has the difficulty hitting their monthly will support the company in
demand holds up despite the spread potential for a massive Saudi-driven output increase target of 400,000 Brent crude futures rose 80 cents, facing difficulties due to
of the Omicron coronavirus variant. gain of 6.2 million bpd (barrels per barrels per day. or 0.9%, to US$88.31 a barrel at 1035 French policy measures to
day), provided the Opec+ alliance GMT, adding to a 1.2% jump in the cap power price increases
“This time around, the surge is continues to unwind the remainder “Opec+ is falling short of hitting previous session. The benchmark for consumers, the French
having a more muted impact on oil of its record 2020 supply cut.” their production quotas and if contract touched US$89.05, its finance minister said
use,” the Paris-based IEA said in its geopolitical tensions continue to highest since Oct 13, 2014. yesterday. Bruno Le Maire’s
monthly oil report. Analysts are forecasting tight oil heat up, Brent crude might not need comments came one week
supply in 2022, driven in part by much of a push to get to US$100 a US West Texas Intermediate after the government of
“While the steady rise in supply demand holding up despite the barrel,” OANDA analyst Edward crude futures climbed $1.06, or 1.2%, President Emmanuel Macron
could see a significant surplus spread of the Omicron coronavirus Moya said in a note. to US$86.49 a barrel. WTI earlier ordered the utility to sell
materialise in 1Q22 and going variant, with some predicting jumped to US$87.08. more cheap nuclear power
forward, available data suggest that US$100 (RM419) a barrel. Opec officials have told Reuters that to rivals, prompting the
2022 is starting off with global oil oil’s rally may continue in the next few The explosion that set off the fire state-owned company’s
inventories well below pre- Security concerns involving months due to recovering demand on the pipeline in the southeastern CEO to openly criticise the
pandemic levels,” it said. Russia, the world’s second-largest oil and limited capacity in Opec+, and Turkish province of Kahramanmaras government. “If prices are
producer, and the UAE, Opec’s third- prices could top US$100 a barrel. was caused by a falling power pylon, low and less lucrative, the
The United States, Canada and largest producer, are adding to not an attack, a senior security state will stand by EDF’s
Brazil are set to pump at all-time supply fears. Oil prices rose for a fourth day source said. – Reuters side,“ Le Maire told RMC
radio. The main trade unions
Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision to face antitrust test at EDF have called for strikes,
adding to criticism by EDF
SAN FRANCISCO: Microsoft’s US$69 The Microsoft logo is seen on a smartphone placed on displayed Activision Microsoft might make future chief executive Jean-Bernard
billion (RM289.5 billion) deal to buy Blizzard’s games characters in this illustration. – REUTERSPIX Activision titles exclusive to its Xbox Levy who called the latest
video game powerhouse Activision consoles and Windows-powered government decision a “real
Blizzard is expected to win out with most lucrative markets by and make it the third-largest gaming computers, shutting out rival shock” and announced
regulators despite vows in Europe announcing the deal to take over company in the world, behind only PlayStation hardware made by measures to defend his
and the United States to rein in tech Activision-Blizzard – the biggest Sony and Tencent. Japan-based Sony. company’s interests. – Reuters
titans. acquisition in the video game
sector’s history. Not leaping into the top spot in Activision has long made TURKEY, UAE IN
Analysts interviewed by AFP after the market should be in Microsoft’s blockbuster games such as Call of US$5B CURRENCY
the merger plan was announced on The deal will bring some of the favour when it comes to regulators Duty for both consoles. SWAP DEAL
Tuesday said the deal would world’s most famous games into worried about the potential for
certainly be scrutinised, but likely Microsoft’s possession, including Call monopoly power. “While some have argued that this ISTANBUL: Turkey and the
less intensely than would an of Duty, Candy Crush and Warcraft, would be against its own interests United Arab Emirates said
acquisition by Amazon, Google, or There are concerns, however, that and curtail its revenue stream, this yesterday they had agreed a
Facebook-parent Meta. wouldn’t be unusual given how nearly US$5 billion (RM21
Microsoft has got itself into trouble billion) swap deal in local
“From a regulatory perspective, by bundling hardware and software currencies, in a sign of
Microsoft is not under the same level previously,” said CMC Markets chief warming diplomatic relations
of scrutiny as other tech stalwarts,” market analyst Michael Hewson. that provides Ankara
said Wedbush analyst Dan Ives. financial support as it faces
Regulators might even see value economic turmoil. Turkey
Microsoft chief executive Satya in Microsoft challenging video game could tap the foreign
Nadella “saw a window to make a industry heavyweight Tencent, currency to bolster its
major bet on consumer while others which is based in China, analysts reserves, which on a net
are caught in the regulatory contended. basis are at a two-decade
spotlight and could not go after an low, after the central bank
asset like this”, Ives added. “While the acquisition is big, began costly market
Microsoft does not become the interventions last month to
The analyst noted that there are largest gaming company so it is hard prop up the tumbling lira.
bound to be some “speed bumps to talk about monopolistic The two central banks said
navigating both the Beltway and behaviour,” Creative Strategies in a statement the accord
Brussels” given the epic size of the deal. principal analyst Carolina Milanesi was for three years with the
said of how regulators could view prossibility of extension. Its
Microsoft catapulted itself into the merger. – AFP nominal size is 64 billion lira
the big league in one of the world’s and 18 billion dirham. – Reuters

Yellen: Omicron will pinch, not derail, US economic growth

WASHINGTON: The latest century,”Yellen said. The Omicron variant has led to a March 2021 under the impetus of funding was funnelled to local
coronavirus variant will weigh on US “None of this was guaranteed. I surge in infections and quarantine Biden, just weeks into his White governments.
economic growth in the months cases, keeping many Americans away House job, “acted like a vaccine for
ahead but will not derail it, Treasury think it’s important we recognise from their jobs. the American economy, protecting The first year of the pandemic
Secretary Janet Yellen assured the that,” she added in her appearance our recovery from the possibility of “decimated government budgets”
nation's mayors yesterday as they before the US Conference of Airlines, for example, have new variants.” and forced mass layoffs and the
gathered in Washington. Mayors. cancelled thousands of flights since collective furlough of some 1.3
Christmas due to staff shortages. “The protection wasn’t complete, million workers including teachers
“Yes, Omicron has presented a “There’s a very real counterfactual but it was very strong -- and it and health care workers deemed
challenge and will likely impact some where Omicron did derail our As a result of the Covid-19 surge, prevented communities from essential personnel, Yellen said.
of the data in the coming months, recovery; a scenario where the new growth is expected to slow in the first suffering the most severe economic
but I am confident it will not derail variant hurdled our economy quarter of this year, economists effects of Omicron and Delta,” she But the funding allowed
what has been one of the strongest backwards towards its state on forecast. said, noting that US$350 billion communities to better prepare
periods of economic growth in a Inauguration Day 2021” when Joe (RM1.47 trillion) in emergency against and battle Omicron when it
Biden assumed the presidency. But Yellen insisted the American began spreading, she added. – AFP
Rescue Plan passed by Congress in

T H U R S DAY
20 JANUARY 2022

The management teams of HEINEKEN Malaysia and theSun sharing their wishes for a prosperous year ahead. – ALL PIX BY ASYRAF RASID/THESUN
TAFF of theSun got a treat
yesterday when Tiger Beer
paid a visit to celebrate and

S Tiger Roarsusher in the Year of the Tiger.
The beer brand wants to spread the at theSun
excitement of the once-in-twelve-
year occurrence of the Year of the
Tiger.

This year, Heineken Malaysia
Berhad (HEINEKEN Malaysia) is
sharing the prosperity with a series of
roaring promotions and activations
on a much grander scale than ever o Tiger Beer pays a visit to kick-start the
before. This year’s Chinese New Year Chinese New Year celebrations
campaign, The Year We Roar
Together, features exciting ground-
breaking initiatives to take
consumers’ festive spirit to the next Ong and Roland touching a lion for good luck during the media visit.
level as we embrace a year filled with as we are roaring into the Year of the the sales of the NFT collection,
joy, prosperity and hope. Tiger. We want to take this known as Tiger Archives, will be
Staff at The Sun Media Corporation opportunity to thank our friends from channelled towards supporting local
were treated to a mesmerising lion the media and consumers alike musicians, artists and street food
and tiger dance performance – each in through a series of exciting chefs via Tiger’s UNCAGE platform
colours representing brands in the promotions and activations to set the throughout the Year of The Tiger.
HEINEKEN Malaysia portfolio – and tone for the year ahead!” Among other highlights of the
blessed with the appearance of a pair Adam Ong, executive director for campaign are the art installations by
of Choi San Yehs, the God of theSun, said: “I’d like to take this renowned artists Thomas Powell,
Prosperity. opportunity to thank our good Sheena Liam and Pamela Tan, as well
Adding even more excitement to friends at HEINEKEN Malaysia for as the exciting games and activities
the visit, staff were invited to try their their visit today and their continuous along Connection, Pavilion KL until
hand at the Ang Pow game booth to support over the years, especially mid-February.
score exclusive premiums such as during this momentous and Not forgetting, Tiger Beer’s
Tiger mahjong sets, Tiger tiffin auspicious year of the Tiger.” Augmented Reality (AR) Roaring
carriers, premium ang pow packets, TheSun managing director Eddie Greetings that enable fans to interact
playing cards and more! Hoo added: “The Covid-19 pandemic virtually with a Tiger and generate
With the festive cheer at an all- has been tough on the people and it inspiring CNY greetings to share with
time high, the management teams of has impacted many businesses. We friends and family throughout the Staff of theSun enjoying the lion dance performance.
HEINEKEN Malaysia and theSun would like to thank HEINEKEN festive period. QR codes to generate
joined together in the traditional ‘Lou Malaysia for its continuous support the greetings can be found on Tiger’s
Sang’ ceremony where yee sang was for theSun despite the challenges website, as well as the limited-edition
tossed and wishes were made for the faced by all since March 2020. May festive cans and other touchpoints
upcoming year. the Year of the Tiger bring a new roar like the Roar Together murals and
Following this, tokens of of life to all of us.” print ads during the festive period.
appreciation were exchanged to Up for grabs via the The Year We
commemorate the long-lasting bond Roar Together campaign are *Tiger Beer’s CNY campaign and
between the brewer and the thousands of ringgit worth of ang all related promotions and activities
publication. pows, gold bars and many other are strictly for non-Muslims aged 21
HEINEKEN Malaysia managing limited-edition Tiger premiums. and above only. Tiger Beer and all
director Roland Bala said: “Tiger Beer For the first time ever, Tiger Beer is other brands under the HEINEKEN
encourages its loyal fans to uncage venturing into the world of NFTs with Malaysia portfolio advocate
their inner tiger and pursue their Pestle & Mortar Clothing (PMC). responsible consumption and urge
goals, especially now more than ever Thirty percent of the proceeds from consumers to not drink and drive.

Staff members posing with the Choi San Yehs at the media visit.

Ong and Roland exchanging tokens of appreciation. Lucky staff members managed to win some exclusive festive premiums.

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█ COMPILED BY MARK MATHEN VICTOR, JOHN TAN, S. TAMARAI CHELVI & ANANSA JACOB

Surprising reason but more recent iterations have kept his
for Ji A’s fake luxury abilities mortal, aided by sophisticated
scandal gadgetry. That has drawn comics fans to
compare the character to the DC Comics
superhero Batman.
In an earlier interview while Moon
Knight was still filming, Isaac admitted he
was a little nervous about the series.
THERE has been a surprising twist to the “We got a month left, and I feel like, so
recent scandal involving Single’s Inferno far, that this might be the one where I was
participant Song Ji A. like ‘I was so nervous about it’, but I’ve just
Just to recap, the social media influencer been having such a blast,” Isaac said.
came under fire last week after being This will be second time Isaac takes on
discovered to have been wearing fake designer a major character in a superhero
goods during her appearance on the hit Netflix franchise. The first role he had was six
reality show. years ago, as the supervillain Apocalypse
Among the fake items spotted by eagle- in X-Men: Apocalypse.
eyed fans were a distinctive Chanel blouse and Ethan Hawke and May Calamawy are
a quilted Chanel bag, which Ji A, who has co-starring
made a reputation for herself as a “luxury alongside
brand ambassador” had touted as genuine. Scan QR Isaac, with
code to
Fans felt that this was tantamount to fraud, Jeremy
as Ji A was faking elements of her brand and watch the S l a t e r
lifestyle. trailer serving as
After being found out, Ji A released a creator and
handwritten note of apology on her Instagram, head writer,
promising to “be more careful in future”. A screenshot from the new Moon Knight trailer. – MARVEL ENTERTAINMENT while Mohamed Diab and the indie horror
However, industry insiders have come out dream team of Justin Benson and Aaron
to say that the practice of wearing fake MCsUupgeorensatural Moorhead are on as directors.
designer goods is common among South The show inaugurates Marvel Studios’
Korean brand second year delivering TV series for
influencers, and Disney+ alongside its feature films. Also
that Ji A may have expected in 2022 for the streamer: She-
been pressured to Hulk, a legal comedy starring Tatiana
keep up Maslany, Mark Ruffalo, Tim Roth, Renée
appearances. Elise Goldsberry, Josh Segarra and
In an interview Jameela Jamil; Ms. Marvel, a coming-
with Sports of-age dramedy starring newcomer
Chosun, an Iman Vellani in the title role; and
insider was Season 2 of the animated series
quoted as saying: o Oscar Isaac will play a superhero What If…?
“With growing with mental illness on Moon Knight
popularity comes
increasing Oscar Isaac stars as a new
pressure to keep version of the iconic and
showing new IN the upcoming Disney+ Moon Knight
content. It’s hard series that will premiere on March 30, characters and a complex superhero Moon
to receive Oscar Isaac will play Marc Spector, an ex- storyline that has Knight, in a brand new series
sponsorships for soldier with a profound case of no clear initial on Disney+. – AFP
dissociative identity disorder that manifests connection to the
ultra-luxury as fully distinct individuals. MCU.
products such as
Chanel, and it’s Ji A wearing the fake Spector eventually becomes the Making his Marvel
also difficult to designer Chanel blouse. – conduit for the Egyptian moon god comics debut in 1975,
purchase INSTAGRAM Khonshu. Moon Knight
everything initially had
yourself, so it looks like she might have gotten Unlike Marvel Studios’ previous series superpowers
a bit carried away.” for Disney+, which were based on existing based on
It isn’t known how this current scandal will characters from the company’s pre-2019 the phases
impact her career. Ji A is still set to appear on feature films, Moon Knight charts a brand of the
several reality shows, including Knowing Bros. new path, with a totally new set of moon,

Denzels’ suprising admission Wedding bells for Soyeon

ACTOR Denzel Washington is the from the surprising revelation, doing [Shakespeare],” said GET ready for a K-Pop star grateful to, who always
latest actor to reprise the role of Washington also spoke of the film’s Washington. wedding! Former T-ara supports and believes in
Macbeth. Since starring in Joel Coen’s inclusivity. “And so, I love that now we have the member Soyeon will be artiste Soyeon and the person
adaptation of the classic tale, Coen’s The Tragedy of Macbeth, opportunity to put some something marrying football player Cho Park Soyeon.”
Washington has been receiving which also stars Kathryn onscreen. It’s sort of leading by Yu Min in November this year.
tremendous acclaim for his portrayal. Hunter and Corey example without having to preach Soyeon’s agency, Think She asked her fans to cheer
So much so that he is on the brink of Hawkins, is the first it. It’s like, this is just what we do. Entertainment made the and support her as she takes
scoring his ninth Oscar nomination. Shakespeare We go to work. I love that.” official announcement late on this new challenge. The
However, during a recent performance to Ironically, the film is also Tuesday, stating: “Soyeon and singer, who has been in the
interview, the 67-year-old revealed a feature a racially shot in black-and-white. Cho Yu Min are getting public eye for the past 12
surprising admission when speaking diverse cast. According to director of married in November after years, added that she would
about the movie. “Growing up photography Bruno three years of dating.” try to repay fans with better
“I’ve never seen anybody else’s and I certainly Delbonnel, it was to music and hold various
Macbeth,” said the star. “I’d never seen didn’t see emphasise the abstract nature After the announcement, activities in the future.
it before. I’d never seen the play. There anyone who of the film and create a sense Soyeon shared a letter on
was one movie. I saw a little bit of that. looked like me of direction for the cast. social media stating that: “Please give us lots of
So, I didn’t have a preconceived “Today is the day when I get to blessings and support. Thank
notion of what it should be, which is tell everyone that I’m getting you,“ she ended the message.
the way I prefer it, actually.” Washington decided to married.
Washington went on to explain put his own spin on the The wedding is expected to
classic character. – “I decided to spend the rest be held after Cho’s current
APPLETV of my life with someone I am season in football comes to an
end.

why this move was necessary
for him.
“I wouldn’t want to see
other interpretations
because then you start
thinking about what you
wouldn’t do. You’re
starting off in it with a
negative. It messes
up your whole
game.”
This move
clearly
worked for
him. Apart Soyeon and her fiance Cho Yu Min. – KOREABOO

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Kylie Jenner hits The podcast Serial aired between October and December 2014 on US Public Radio (NPR). – ETX STUDIO
300 million
Instagram followers Faswciintahtcerdime A world of true-crime fans
o True crime podcasts are true-crime stories account for 17% of the The true-crime genre has been a major factor
THE founder of the Kylie Cosmetics brand as popular as ever podcasts mentioned in these year-end lists. in revitalizing podcast production in the US,
can boast of being the very first woman to and now includes popular forensic shows such
count more than 300 million followers on CRIME doesn’t just pay for criminals. Only shows belonging to the “Society & as Dirty John and My Favorite Murder.
Instagram. At just 24 years old, the It’s also a big hit with podcast creators Culture” category are more cited (33%). But, as
businesswoman is lining up a list of records, specialising in true crime cases. These Pacific Content points out, this classification Their audience? Fans of crime stories who
from the world’s youngest billionaire to the have become particularly popular in system is by no means perfect. are often hooked on detective stories and
social network’s most powerful influencer. recent years, with such shows featuring among investigative shows such as “Bring in the
the most listened-to podcasts of 2021, Until a few years ago, iconic true-crime Accused.”
The teenager we got to know in Keeping according to Pacific Content. podcasts like “Criminal” and “The Serial Killer
Up With the Kardashians has changed a lot Podcast” were listed under the “Society & Contrary to what one might think, many
in recent years, to the point of becoming a The firm analysed 432 podcasts appearing Culture” banner. fans are women. Amanda Vicary, an associate
role model for younger generations. Not in the annual rankings published by outlets professor of psychology at Illinois Wesleyan
particularly vocal, and even not very like Esquire, Vulture and The New York Times Yet, audio series about true-life cases are University, is not surprised by this.
present in the first episodes of the hit reality in the run-up to the holidays. It turns out that not new. The first of the genre, Serial, aired
TV show, Kylie Jenner can congratulate between October and December 2014 on US “My research suggests that women are
herself on becoming an accomplished Public Radio (NPR). It was an immediate hit, drawn to true crime because of the
businesswoman, between her cosmetics and American listeners were enthralled as the information they can learn from it, even if they
brand and her coveted social media posts, show explored the circumstances of Hae Min aren’t aware that that may be the reason they
worth their weight in gold. Lee’s death in January 1999 in Maryland. are listening!,” she explained to Spotify in 2019.

At 21, the social networking star was “In my research studies, women, compared
crowned with the title of the world’s to men, were more likely to be drawn to true-
youngest billionaire by Forbes magazine, crime stories in which they knew they were
beating Mark Zuckerberg. A status that the going to learn about the psychology behind
same magazine nevertheless withdrew a the killer.”
few months later, relegating her to the rank
of millionaire. Still, not too bad! Basically, the interest in crime stories is
nothing new. Court cases led to the first
Worth, in reality, several hundred million massive print runs of the 19th century. As
dollars, this self-made woman always has such, their appeal in podcast form seems to be
something in store to inspire her public – in a relatively logical continuation. – ETX Studio
particular, Gen Zers, who closely follow her
daily life on social networks. South Park returns for historic 25th Season

While her Kylie Cosmetics brand has COMEDY CENTRAL today announced Based on the animated short entitled “The and taking cable’s longest-running scripted
“just” 25 million followers on Instagram, that the 25th Season of the renowned Spirit of Christmas.” Co-creators Trey Parker series – August 13, 2022 marks the franchise’s
Jenner herself has now crossed the 300 franchise, South Park, returns on Feb 2 in and Matt Stone are executive producers, along 25th anniversary – through an unprecedented
million follower mark. Only the social the US. Fans in Asia can catch the new with Anne Garefino and Frank C. Agnone II. 30th season.
network’s official account and Cristiano season on Paramount Network, starting April Eric Stough, Adrien Beard, Bruce Howell and
Ronaldo are currently doing better. 6. The celebration of 25 seasons kicks off with Vernon Chatman are producers. Christopher In addition to the series extension, the new
six brand new episodes. Brion is the creative director of South Park deal includes 14 “South Park” original made-
However, it should be noted that she is Named “One of the All-Time Greatest TV Digital Studios. South Park’s website is for-streaming events exclusively for
closely followed by Ariana Grande, who has Shows” by Entertainment Weekly, the Emmy SouthPark.cc.com. Paramount+, including this year’s “SOUTH
289 million followers. As for the celebrity and Peabody Award-winning, animated series PARK: POST COVID” and “SOUTH PARK:
members of her own family, it is sister Kim returns to Comedy Central where it has aired MTV Entertainment Studios’ expansive POST COVID: THE RETURN OF COVID”.
who comes closest to this record, with 278 on Wednesday nights for the past 25 years. deal with Parker and Stone includes extending
million followers. – ETX Studio Since the August 1997 launch, there have South Park on Comedy Central through 2027 The series has earned five Emmy Awards, to
been more than 523 billion minutes of South date, and a George Foster Peabody Award.
Jenner is the first woman in the world Park consumed on Comedy Central alone.
to pass the 300 million followers mark “To be halfway done with South Park is a
on Instagram. – INSTAGRAM great accomplishment-we can’t lie,” said co-
creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker.

“For the past 25 years, multiple
generations of fans have grown up
enchanted by the outlandishly funny and
subversive world that Matt and Trey have
created with South Park,” said Chris
McCarthy, President and CEO of
ViacomCBS Media Networks and MTV
Entertainment Studios.
“As part of our expansive new deal, we are
thrilled to continue our partnership with them
for many more seasons of South Park on
Comedy Central and many more made-for-
streaming South Park exclusive events on
Paramount+.”
South Park the series launched 25 years ago
on August 13, 1997 and Comedy Central is
ready to toast the show that put them on the
map in a year filled with surprises and events
that will thrill the show’s millions of fans.

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Scrunchies are back in style!
oSisters Jayme and JessieTeoh are helping
the humble scrunchie make a comeback in style

█ BY S. TAMARAI CHELVI for your hair – it lessens breakage and kinks in Reviving a retro trend ... sisters Jayme (left) and Jessie Teoh. – THESCRUNCHBARMY
your hair. It also doubles up as a cute wristband
THE ‘90s inspired hair accessory is and I just think it can add to your overall look!” as all our designs are seasonal! We look at fabric face in selling or marketing the scrunchies?
making a comeback! Cloth-made As the co-founders of The Scrunch Bar MY, do patterns online and pick whichever ones we Jayme: “I think there are a lot of people out there
scrunchies were a big trend some thirty you face any difficulties in convincing others like. Our batik scrunchies did particularly well with such unique ideas that have set up their
years ago, but eventually lost their to wear scrunchies? and sold out relatively quickly, so we will own small businesses online. It’s sometimes
shine and were even regarded as outdated, Jessie: “I think a lot of people still use normal definitely be looking at doing more batik difficult to set your products apart, so that’s
especially during the millennial years. elastic bands every day. They’re reliable and scrunchies in the future.” been a little challenging. However, we are so
unlike scrunchies, you don’t have to wash them How do you operate the online business, as grateful to all our friends and family who have
Back in 2003, on the fashion forward TV regularly because there isn’t any fabric wrapped sisters? wholeheartedly supported us in this scrunchie
series Sex and the City, character Carrie around them. However, I do think more people Jayme: “Right now, we are only on Instagram. I journey!”
Bradshaw (played by actress Sarah Jessica are switching to scrunchies because they look am currently doing online school and have You also donate a percentage from the sale of
Parker) made a remark about women wearing really cute!” several other ongoing projects on the side, and your scrunchies to HungerHurts Malaysia
out-of-fashion scrunchies in New York City in Do you feel the style will last longer this time Jess is a full-time Pilates instructor at her studio, and Mercy Malaysia?
one of the episodes. around? so the Scrunch Bar is more of a small side Jessie: “Yes! The whole reason why we wanted to
Jessie: “Yes. I think the style will last a long time. business. We do as much as we can as and start The Scrunch Bar MY was to donate a
Fast forward to 2021, and sisters Jayme Teoh, It’s been around for ages and don’t see people when we have time, but we decided not to put significant amount of the profits to charity. We
23, and Jessie Teoh, 28, owners of The Scrunch outgrowing them anytime soon!” our products on larger platforms or on a thought of the Scrunch Bar amidst MCO3, and
Bar MY (@thescrunchbar.my on Instagram), What inspired you both to make scrunchies website. This way, we can ensure all our we knew how difficult it has been for so many
would beg to differ as they believe the accessory with batik materials? products made are of the highest quality rather Malaysians. The Bendera Putih movement was
is still very much a fashionable item, and a Jayme: “Our grandmother passed away in June than rushing to put out large volumes of them.” especially devastating, and Jayme and I wanted
perfect hair accessory for all occasions. 2021, while we were planning for The Scrunch What kind of hurdles or challenges do you to do something small to give back to our
Bar MY. Our fondest memory of her is the large community.”
Jayme feels that everything vintage or retro collection of batik sarongs that she always wore
has been making a comeback lately, so why around the house. Most of her sarongs are from
shouldn’t the much-loved scrunchies? Indonesia, where she grew up.

After graduating from New York University “When she passed away, we got to keep her
in 2020, Jayme noticed scrunchies gaining in sarongs and we knew how special these were to
popularity among women in the city. In fact, US my grandma. Hence, we decided to dedicate
First Lady Jill Biden’s light pink scrunchies, the first set of batik designs to her as a sort of
which she wore in February this year, became a homage to her.”
piece of national news. What kind of materials or fabric do you use?
Jessie: “Most of our fabrics are cotton or
“I feel like I see more people reverting back polyester. So far, we have put up a batik line and
to ‘90s fashion and this is pretty clear on social a summer scrunchie series. We have actually
media. It was most obvious while I was studying started making headbands and they are all
in New York, where a lot of my friends started vastly different – just designs we thought looked
wearing scrunchies again,” said Jayme, who is great.”
pursuing a joint Masters in International Affairs How long do you take to make one? Is it
at Peking University and the London School of handmade?
Economics online. Jayme: “Yes, everything is handmade with our
sturdy little sewing machine that Jess bought
The sisters started The Scrunch Bar MY earlier [last] year! It takes about 10-15 minutes
during the MCO in June 2021 as a fun part-time to make a scrunchie, and far longer to make a
project to revive the trend with colourful batik headband. Jessie and I are still amateur sewers,
materials, creating custom-made and ready-to- but we are getting better with each scrunchie or
wear collections. headband we sew.”
What sets apart your scrunchies from others?
At the time the sisters were looking to try Jessie: “All our designs are seasonal, so you will
something new, especially Jessie, who is also constantly be getting new scrunchie styles.
the founder and principal instructor at Pure Jayme and I have also poured a lot of love and
Pilates KL. effort into each scrunchie as they are all hand
sewn. We are also dedicated to using
“I was on my gap year and my sister had to sustainable materials for our scrunchies and
shut her studio during the lockdown, so we their packaging.”
decided to start a small side business. Since I What is your signature style scrunchie?
had taken sewing lessons in 2020 and Jayme: “We don’t really have any signature ones
purchased a sewing machine, we thought we
could make something simple like the
scrunchies,” said Jayme.

The brand sells scrunchies for RM6 per
piece and RM15 for a set of three, and delivers
the products with sustainable packaging. Its
inventory expanded to include headbands,
which were launched in November.

We recently caught up with Jayme and Jessie
to talk about their favourite accessory.
Why do you think people should go back to
wearing scrunchies?
Jayme: “Scrunchies have many great benefits

Take creative 19theSUN ON THURSDAY | JANUARY 20, 2022
photos for the LYFE
gram during
your visit to Get back to nature at Malawati Hill and the Kuala Selangor Nature Park. – INSTAGRAM
Sky Mirror. –
INSTAGRAM

Kuala Selangor Nature Park is a treasure trove for nature lovers.

█ BY MARIETTA MU Nature’s haven just is free to enter. The hill features the
outside the city centre Royal Mausoleum, the Altingsburg
KUALA Selangor is situated oThese are the top places to see when phenomenon occurs naturally at Lighthouse, the Poisoned Well, the
on the northwestern side of visiting Kuala Selangor night and this beautiful, otherworldly legendary 100-step stairway, the
Selangor, approximately 70 sight is a must-see when in Kuala Seven Wells, the Virgin’s Tomb, the
kilometres from Kuala Selangor! observatory tower (baitulhilal) built
Lumpur, which is an hour’s drive by for sighting the new moon, and the
car. of fireflies lighting up the mangroves every three seconds. Come and 4. Sky Mirror fabled execution slab (Batu Hampar).
along the banks of the Selangor River, watch the male fireflies woo the Dubbed Malaysia’s very own Salar de At the entrance, you’ll be greeted by
Located where the Selangor River travel via a traditional sampan to be females as they flash brightly, lighting Uyuni, visitors can take a 30-minute the Silvered Leaf Monkey (Silvery
meets the Straits of Malacca, the mesmerised by the synchronised up the night spectacularly. boat ride to Kuala Selangor’s Sky Lutung). While most of the
small town of Kuala Selangor is flashing of the 3. Blue Tears Mirror that resembles the salt flats in persimmon-furred babies look
known for its fresh seafood, historical fireflies. The blue tears are actually clusters of Bolivia with its unique mirror-like adorable hanging off their dark grey
sites and natural hidden gems. The Pteroptyx marine bioluminescent plankton reflection of the sky. The island is mothers, and are relatively tame and
tener species is called dinoflagellates that produce a actually a seabed that appears above have a somewhat gentler disposition,
The place is perfect for a day trip the most glowing light when the water around water during low tide, exposing an that doesn’t mean you should let your
or a night’s stay for history and nature dominant in them is agitated. expansive sand flat, so departure guard down.
lovers, with plenty of unique things to Kuala timing varies every day. Many visitors 6. Kuala Selangor Nature Park
do and see. Selangor with Nets may be provided to stir up like taking creative pictures in the Managed by the Malaysian Nature
1. Eagle and seagull watching a rare quality, the water so that the area, so some boat guides come with Society, Kuala Selangor Nature Park is
Near the mouth of the Selangor River, which is bioluminescence a photo-taking service, including the a favourite destination among nature
take a speed boat 20 minutes away to synchronised will be more props. On the seabed, you can also and outdoor enthusiasts. Occupying
see the brahminy kite, or red-backed flashing visible. The see many sea snails and baby over 2.9 square kilometres, the park
sea-eagle, in action along with the molluscs with seashells of various comprises three distinctive habitats:
many seagulls. The boatman will turn colours! a man-made lake, the mangrove
off the engine and steer the boat forest and a secondary forest. The
around as he throws bait into the 5. Malawati Hill area is a sanctuary for many wildlife,
river. Soon after, hundreds of birds For the history buffs, Malawati Hill is including mudskippers, iguanas,
will circle the boat and surround the a beautiful place with multiple eagles, squirrels, king crabs and
area, swooping in for the food in the otters. There are three main hiking
attractions. Less than 1km from the trails, all of which are beginner-
water swiftly and precisely. jetty, the important historical friendly. Many also come here to bird
2. Fireflies site offers an interesting watch, as the nature park has been
As dusk comes insight into Kuala recognised as an Important Bird Area
around, get S e l a n g o r ’s (IBA) by Birdlife International since
ready for the fascinating 1997, being a nesting area for
fireflies. With history approximately 156 bird species. For
thousands and longer visits, there are chalets,
dormitories, and camping grounds
available for visitors.
7. Sri Shakti Devasthanam Temple
The Sri Shakti Temple (left) is situated
in Bukit Rotan and was constructed
in strict conformance to the
prescriptions of sacred Hindu Vedas
and Aagamas. The unique beacon of
Hindu architectural excellence in
Malaysia is just a 15 minute drive
from Malawati Hill and is a must-see.
Encircled by a huge decorative wall,
the entrance into the temple is a
magnificent five-tiered Rajagopuram
that is almost 23 metres tall.

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Self-ie made
millionaire
oIndonesian funny if one of the collectors
student’s selfies fetch collected my face,” Ghozali told
US$1 million in NFT reporters at his university’s campus
sales on Thursday.

“I never thought anybody would
want to buy

AN Indonesian college A screenshot of some of the NFTs offered for sale by Ghozali (left). – AFP
student has become an
internet sensation after the selfies, which is why I only priced late December but it was not until a money from,” Ghozali laughed.
trade in the digital rights to them at US$3 (RM12.55),” he said. celebrity chef snapped some up last On his Twitter account, where he
his selfies fetched more than US$1 week and promoted Ghozali on his
million (RM4.18 million) on a But two weeks ago, one selfie was social media account that sales took has more than 16,000 followers, the
platform for non-fungible tokens. available for 0.247 of the off. student often offers updates on his
cryptocurrency ether (RM3,372) OpenSea statistics.
Sultan Gustaf Al Ghozali, who In the next few days more than 400
studies computer science at a after demand shot up. people bought ownership of his “Today (I) sold more than 230+
university in the central city of NFTs have transformed expressionless photos. (selfies) and until now I don’t
Semarang, has taken a picture of understand why you want to buy
himself sitting in front of his digital items ranging from As of Friday afternoon, Ghozali’s #NFT photos of me !!! but i thank you
computer almost every day for the illustrations to memes collection had reached a total trade guys for 5 years of effort paid off (sic),”
last five years. into virtual collectors’ volume of 317 ether, equivalent to he tweeted on Tuesday.
more than US$1 million (RM4.18
He intended to use the collection items that cannot be million). Ghozali, who dreams of opening
of nearly 1,000 selfies to create a duplicated. his own animation studio one day,
timelapse video for his graduation Ghozali “To be honest I still haven’t got the said he plans to invest the money and
day. started to courage to tell my parents, they will continue to take daily selfies until
upload his would be wondering where I got the he finishes college. – AFP
But after learning about selfies in
blockchain technology, the 22-
year-old decided to upload the Kardashian is the
photos to NFT trading platform latest celbrity to be
OpenSea under the title Ghozali accused of
Everyday. promoting a scam
cryptocurrency. –
“I was thinking it might be THEBYTE

Kim Climate change watchers have shone a spotlight on the huge amount of
Kardashian in electricity used to unearth new bitcoin tokens. – ETX STUDIO
alleged
crypto scam Bitcoin mining for all?

KIM KARDASHIAN, the boxer Floyd JACK DORSEY on Thursday way, from buying, to set up, to
Mayweather and the YouTuber Jake announced that his digital maintenance, to mining.”
Paul are all three accused of payments firm Block is building a
deceiving investors by promoting a system to make it easier for people “We see it as a long-term need
cryptocurrency suspected of being to mine bitcoin. for a future that is fully
an organised scam, in a lawsuit filed decentralised and permissionless.”
earlier this month. The Twitter co-founder said in a
tweet that Block, formerly known No timeline was given for when
It seems that hundreds of as Square, is “officially building an Block’s system might be ready.
investors trusted in Kardashian when open bitcoin mining system,” Block is also working on a wallet
she promoted an unknown following through on an idea for storing cryptocurrency, using
cryptocurrency called EthereumMax floated publicly late last year. similar open collaboration.
via social media last June.
In November, Dorsey “For most people, mining rigs
Around the same time, announced his departure from the are hard to find,”Templeton said in
Mayweather took part in a boxing social media platform, allowing a tweet. “How can we make it so
match with Logan Paul, where him to concentrate on his digital that anyone, anywhere, can easily
EthereumMax was accepted as a payments firm as it expands into purchase a mining rig?”
means of payment to get sought-after cryptocurrency.
tickets for the event. According to a The price of bitcoin hit record
complaint filed in the US, promotion Block changed its name from highs in 2021 thanks to support
from the reality TV star and the boxer Square late last year to denote a from traditional finance. But it slid
helped greatly increase the trading broader mission that includes below US$40,000 (RM167,363) on
volume of the crypto asset. blockchain and economic Monday, falling to its lowest level
empowerment. since the end of September as the
The complainants claim that world’s leading cryptocurrency
investors who bought EthereumMax Hardware and software teams showed no end to its volatility.
crypto assets between May 14 and at Block will openly collaborate
June 17, 2021 all suffered losses with the cryptocurrency Created following the 2008
because of the influencers’ community outside the San global financial crisis, bitcoin
misleading statements. The Francisco-based company, aiming initially promoted a libertarian
cryptocurrency has lost 97% of its to create a mining system that ideal and aspired to overthrow
value since June. could be used by anyone, traditional monetary and financial
according to Dorsey’s tweets. institutions such as central banks.
This scam strongly resembles a
“pump and dump” scheme, whereby Block hardware general In more recent times, climate
scammers drive up the price of a manager Thomas Templeton said change watchers have shone a
cryptocurrency through misleading on Twitter that the project’s aim spotlight on the huge amount of
messaging before selling it all back to was: “To make mining more electricity used to power
recover much more money. distributed and efficient in every computers required to unearth
new bitcoin tokens. – ETX Studio
Of course, it’s highly unlikely that
Kardashian, Mayweather, or Pierce
knew that the crypto was completely
bogus. Endorsements are just an easy
way for celebrities to make money.

However, it’s undoubtedly a bad
look for them, and shows that
influencers seldom have your best
interests in mind. – ETX Studio

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322 Notices 322 Notices 322 Notices 322 Notices Brown ‘wouldn’t be shocked’
if Hamilton quits Formula 1
WELLING PG SDN. BHD. IN THE MATTER OF THE IN THE MATTER OF
PERISYTIHARAN JUALAN (Company No.869680-A) COMPANIES ACT 2016 COMPANIES ACT, 2016 LEWIS HAMILTON’S Formula Hamilton’s Mercedes boss Toto
(UNDER MEMBERS’ VOLUNTARY AND IN THE MATTER OF AND IN THE MATTER OF One future should not be taken Wolff said.
DALAM MAHKAMAH TINGGI MALAYA DI ALOR SETAR REDSUN CONSTRUCTION SDN. ULTIMATE SALES & MARKETING for granted, Zak Brown has
PERLAKSANAAN NO : 38-527-10/2015 WINDING-UP) insisted – with the McLaren “We should not discount or
NOTICE OF FINAL MEETING UNDER BHD. (1050756-V) SDN. BHD. boss admitting he would not be not recognise his frustration
SAMAN PEMULA NO : 24FC-392-04/2015 (In Members’ Company No. 200501003426 surprised if the seven-time and anger and maybe he hasn’t
SECTION 459 (1) world champion sensationally taken a decision yet, and maybe
Antara ... PLAINTIF OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2016 Voluntary Winding Up) (680472-W) quits. what he is doing is taking time
BANK PERTANIAN MALAYSIA BERHAD ....DEFENDAN NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Final (Incorporated in Malaysia) (Members’ Voluntary to make that decision. I don’t
[No. Syarikat: 811810-U] Meeting of the Company will be held NOTICE OF FINAL MEETING More than a month on from think we should rule retirement
at 65, Irving Road, 10400 Georgetown, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Winding-up) the controversial conclusion to out or make light of it.
Dan Penang on 21th February 2022 at 3pm. pursuant to Section 459 of NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix which
UNI DAMAI SDN BHD [No. Syarikat: 525339-K] the Companies Act, 2016 pursuant to Section 439 of denied Hamilton a record “I personally think Lewis still
AGENDA that a Final Meeting of the the Companies Act, 2016, the eighth title, the Mercedes driver has a burning desire to race,
AKAN MENJUAL SECARA LELONGAN AWAM 1. To receive and consider the Contributories will be held at resolutions set out below were is said to be debating whether that will ultimately drive his
PADA : RABU 26 JANUARI 2022 JAM: 10.30 PAGI No. 1, Jalan Tawas Idaman 2, duly passed by the Members of to return to the grid in 2022. decision, and I think he will be
DI BILIK LELONG MAHKAMAH TINGGI ALOR SETAR Liquidators account of receipts Taman Tawas Idaman, 30010 the Company on the 15th January back.
and payment and statement Ipoh, Perak on Monday, 21 2022: - Hamilton has been
KEDAH DARUL AMAN of distribution among the February 2022 at 3.00 p.m. for Special Resolution conspicuous by his absence “He is a fighter and he will
BUTIR-BUTIR HAKMILIK contributories and any explanations the following purposes :- ‘That ULTIMATE SALES & from social media in the weeks want to come back and try and
arising there from. 1. To receive and adopt MARKETING SDN. BHD. will be since the debacle in the desert. win an eighth world
MUKIM : Semeling; DAERAH/NEGERI : Kuala Muda / Kedah; PEGANGAN : Selama-lamanya; 2. To decide under Section 518(3) the Final Accounts of the liquidated by way of members’ championship.
PEMILIK BERDAFTAR : UNI DAMAI SDN BHD; KATEGORI KEGUNAAN TANAH : Bangunan; (b) of the Companies Act, 2016, Liquidator showing the voluntary winding up. “I wouldn’t be shocked if
BEBANAN : Digadaikan melalui Perserahan No. : 20482/2012, 20483/2012, 20484/2012, the manner in which the books, manner in which the winding Ordinary Resolution Lewis stopped and I don’t think “Once you hang it up, you
20470/2012, 20471/2012, 20472/2012, 20498/2012, 20501/2012, 20500/2012 dan accounts and documents of the up has been conducted and That LIM FEE MING (NRIC No. anyone should take for granted hang it up and I don’t think he
20499/2012. company may be destroyed. to receive any explanation 700427-08-5515) of NO. 18-5-1, that he is coming back,” Brown, is ready to do that and let an
Dated this 20th of January 2022. thereof. JALAN 5/101C, BLOK A, CHERAS who is in regular contact with incident put him into
No. No. Lot No. Hakmilik Keluasan Tanah Syarat Sekatan Cukai 2. To resolved under Section BUSINESS CENTRE, BATU 5, JALAN retirement.” – The Independent
(meter persegi) Nyata Kepentingan Tanah LAI WOOI HEAN 518 (3)(b) of the Companies CHERAS, 56100 KUALA LUMPUR,
1 Lot 5811 GRN 188330 433 meter persegi Nota A Nota B RM109.00 Liquidator Act, 2016 that the books, W.P. KUALA LUMPUR be appointed 322 Notices IN THE MATTER OF
2 Lot 5812 GRN 188331 260 meter persegi Nota A Nota B RM65.00 accounts and documents as Liquidator to act for the purpose THE COMPANIES ACT 2016
3 Lot 5813 GRN 188332 260 meter persegi Nota A Nota B RM65.00 65, Irving Road, of the Company and of the of winding up the company’s NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CONVERSION OF
4 Lot 5814 GRN 188333 260 meter persegi Nota A Nota B RM65.00 10400 Georgetown, Penang. Liquidator be destroyed affairs and distributing its’ assets’ PRIVATE COMPANY TO LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIP AND IN THE MATTER OF
5 Lot 5815 GRN 188334 260 meter persegi Nota A Nota B RM65.00 immediately after the LIM FEE MING DAYA SMG ENGINEERING SDN. BHD.
6 Lot 5816 GRN 188335 260 meter persegi Nota A Nota B RM65.00 WELLING PG SDN. BHD. dissolution of the Company. LAU YET YONG (Section 30 and 31(2) of the
7 Lot 5817 GRN 188336 260 meter persegi Nota A Nota B RM65.00 (Company No. 869680-A) 3. To approve and accept the All Directors Limited Liability Partnerships Act 2012) 201201039776 (1024254-V)
8 Lot 5818 GRN 188337 260 meter persegi Nota A Nota B RM65.00 (PEMBUBARAN SECARA SUKARELA resignation of Liquidator AND NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Notice is hereby given that Cambah Hartamas Sdn. Bhd. (Company (In Members’ Voluntary Winding Up)
9 Lot 5819 GRN 188338 260 meter persegi Nota A Nota B RM65.00 pursuant to Section 513(3) of that the Creditors of the No.: 200801000064 (801347-P)) will be making an application to At a General Meeting of the Members
10 Lot 5820 GRN 188339 538 meter persegi Nota A Nota B RM135.00 OLEH AHLI – AHLI) the Companies Act 2016. abovementioned Company which the Registrar of Limited Liability Partnerships for conversion from of the abovenamed Company held
11 Lot 5821 GRN 188340 542 meter persegi Nota A Nota B RM136.00 NOTIS BAGI MESYUARAT TERAKHIR LIM CHUN BUN being wound up voluntarily private company to limited liability partnership pursuant to section on 17-01-2022, the following special
12 Lot 5822 GRN 188341 252 meter persegi Nota A Nota B RM63.00 Liquidator are required on or before 20th 31(2)(v) of the Limited Liability Partnerships Act 2012 within seven resolution was duly passed:-
13 Lot 5823 GRN 188342 260 meter persegi Nota A Nota B RM65.00 DI BAWAH SECTION 459 (1), Dated : 20 January 2022s February 2022 to send in their (7) days after the publication of this notice. Any creditor of the “THAT the Company be wound up
14 Lot 5824 GRN 188343 260 meter persegi Nota A Nota B RM65.00 AKTA SYARIKAT 2016 names and addresses and the company desiring to object to the application may do so in writing to voluntarily pursuant to section 439(1)
15 Lot 5825 GRN 188344 260 meter persegi Nota A Nota B RM65.00 322 Notices particulars of their debts or claims the Companies Commission of Malaysia within thirty (30) days from (b) of the Companies Act 2016 and
16 Lot 5826 GRN 188345 260 meter persegi Nota A Nota B RM65.00 NOTIS Mesyuarat terakhir bagi and of any security held by them, the date of this notice. that Mr. Lai Chung En and Ms. Chan
17 Lot 5827 GRN 188346 260 meter persegi Nota A Nota B RM65.00 WELLING PG SDN. BHD. akan diadakan DALAM MAHKAMAH and the names and addresses Dated this 20th January 2022 Bee Lee (f) of StanleyCo Corporate
18 Lot 5828 GRN 188347 260 meter persegi Nota A Nota B RM65.00 pada 21hb Feb 2022, 3 petang TINGGI MALAYA DI IPOH of their solicitors (if any), to the Chong Peng Sum Services Sdn. Bhd., Suite 15, 6th Floor,
19 Lot 5829 GRN 188348 260 meter persegi Nota A Nota B RM65.00 di alamat 65, Irving Road, 10400 undersigned Liquidator, and if Company Director IOI Business Park, Bandar Puchong
20 Lot 5830 GRN 188349 459 meter persegi Nota A Nota B RM115.00 Georgetown, Penang. DALAM NEGERI so required by notice in writing Jaya, 47170 Puchong, Selangor be and
21 Lot 5950 GRN 188365 273 meter persegi Nota A Nota B RM69.00 PERAK DARUL RIDZUAN, MALAYSIA from their solicitors or personally 322 Notices are hereby appointed as Liquidators
22 Lot 5951 GRN 188366 273 meter persegi Nota A Nota B RM69.00 AGENDA come and prove their debts or for the purpose of such winding up
23 Lot 5952 GRN 188367 333 meter persegi Nota A Nota B RM84.00 1. Untuk meluluskan dan membincang PENGGULUNGAN SYARIKAT claims at such time and place as with all powers given under section
24 Lot 5953 GRN 188368 449 meter persegi Nota A Nota B RM113.00 NO.: AA-28NCC-1-01/2022 shall be specified in such notice 456 and the Eleventh Schedule of the
25 Lot 5954 GRN 188369 273 meter persegi Nota A Nota B RM69.00 tentang Penyata Penyelesai Dalam perkara di bawah Akta Syarikat, or in default thereof, they will be Companies Act 2016.”
26 Lot 5955 GRN 188370 272 meter persegi Nota A Nota B RM68.00 penerimaan dan pembayaran 2016 excluded from the benefit of any Dated this 20-01-2022
27 Lot 5956 GRN 188371 272 meter persegi Nota A Nota B RM68.00 termasuk pembahagian aset di Dan distribution made before such KONG TECK FONG
28 Lot 5957 GRN 188372 271 meter persegi Nota A Nota B RM68.00 antara pemegang-pemegang syer. Dalam perkara di bawah Seksyen 465 debts are proved. Director
29 Lot 5958 GRN 188373 271 meter persegi Nota A Nota B RM68.00 2. Membuat keputusan cara-cara (1) (e), Seksyen 465 (1) (h) dan Seksyen Dated this 20th day of January
30 Lot 5959 GRN 188374 270 meter persegi Nota A Nota B RM68.00 menghapuskan buku, akaun dan 466 (1) (a) Akta Syarikat, 2016 2022 IN THE MATTER OF
31 Lot 5960 GRN 188375 270 meter persegi Nota A Nota B RM68.00 dokumen menurut Section 518(1)(3) Dan LIM FEE MING THE COMPANIES ACT 2016
32 Lot 5961 GRN 188376 269 meter persegi Nota A Nota B RM68.00 (b), Akta Syarikat 2016. Dalam perkara di bawah Kaedah- Liquidator
33 Lot 5962 GRN 188377 269 meter persegi Nota A Nota B RM68.00 Bertarikh pada 20hb Januari, 2022. kaedah (Penggulungan) Syarikat 1972 NO. 18-5-1, JALAN 5/101C, BLOK A, AND IN THE MATTER OF
34 Lot 5963 GRN 188378 268 meter persegi Nota A Nota B RM67.00 CHERAS BUSINESS CENTRE, BATU DAYA SMG ENGINEERING SDN. BHD.
35 Lot 5964 GRN 188379 483 meter persegi Nota A Nota B RM121.00 LAI WOOI HEAN ANTARA 5, JALAN CHERAS, 56100 KUALA
36 Lot 5831 GRN 188226 260 meter persegi Nota C Nota B RM65.00 Liquidator CAB Cakaran Sdn Bhd LUMPUR, W.P. KUALA LUMPUR. 201201039776 (1024254-V)
37 Lot 5832 GRN 188227 130 meter persegi Nota C Nota B RM40.00 [No. Pendaftaran: 199001003020 (In Members’ Voluntary Winding Up)
38 Lot 5833 GRN 188228 130 meter persegi Nota C Nota B RM40.00 65, Irving Road, (194586-V)] DALAM MAHKAMAH TINGGI MALAYA DI NOTICUEPOOFFALPIPMLIITCEADTILOIANBFIOLIRTYVOPLAURNTTNAERRYSHWIIPNDING Notice is hereby given that the Creditors
39 Lot 5834 GRN 188229 130 meter persegi Nota C Nota B RM40.00 10400 Georgetown, Penang. KUALA LUMPUR (Section 50(4)(a) of the Limited Liability of the above Company, which is being
40 Lot 5835 GRN 188230 130 meter persegi Nota C Nota B RM40.00 ... Pempetisyen Partnerships Act 2012) voluntarily wound up, are required on
41 Lot 5836 GRN 188231 130 meter persegi Nota C Nota B RM40.00 322 Notices DAN (BAHAGIAN DAGANG) or before 20-02-2022 to send in their
42 Lot 5837 GRN 188232 130 meter persegi Nota C Nota B RM40.00 D Surevin Poultry Farm Sdn Bhd PENGGULUNGAN SYARIKAT Notice is hereby given that TFT TELECOMMUNICATION names and addresses with particulars
43 Lot 5838 GRN 188233 130 meter persegi Nota C Nota B RM40.00 IN THE HIGH COURT OF MALAYA AT [No. Pendaftaran: 201201020431 NO.: WA-28NCC-938-12/2021 PLT (LLP No. LLP0013491-LGN) will be making of their debts and claims and of any
44 Lot 5839 GRN 188234 195 meter persegi Nota C Nota B RM49.00 SHAH ALAM (1004923-W)] an application to the Registrar of Limited Liability security held by them and the names
45 Lot 5840 GRN 188235 195 meter persegi Nota C Nota B RM49.00 Dalam perkara S.N AKMIDA HOLDINGS Partnerships for a declaration of dissolution pursuant and addresses of their Solicitors (if
46 Lot 5841 GRN 188236 130 meter persegi Nota C Nota B RM40.00 IN THE STATE OF SELANGOR DARUL ... Responden SDN. BHD. (No. Syarikat: 198401016144 to Section 50(2) of the Limited Liability Partnerships any) to the undersigned Liquidators at
47 Lot 5842 GRN 188237 130 meter persegi Nota C Nota B RM40.00 EHSAN, MALAYSIA IKLAN PETISYEN (128700-W)) Act 2012 within seven (7) days after the publication of Suite 15, 6th Floor, IOI Business Park,
48 Lot 5843 GRN 188238 130 meter persegi Nota C Nota B RM40.00 NOTIS ADALAH DENGAN INI DIBERI this notice. Any partner or creditor of the LLP desiring Bandar Puchong Jaya, 47170 Puchong,
49 Lot 5844 GRN 188239 130 meter persegi Nota C Nota B RM40.00 (COMMERCIAL DIVISION) bahawa suatu Petisyen untuk Dan to object to the application may do so in writing to the Selangor and if so required by notice in
50 Lot 5845 GRN 188240 125 meter persegi Nota C Nota B RM40.00 COMPANY (WINDING UP) penggulungan Syarikat oleh Mahkamah Companies Commission of Malaysia within thirty (30) writing from the said Liquidators are by
51 Lot 5846 GRN 188241 121 meter persegi Nota C Nota B RM40.00 NO. BA-28NCC-602-12/2021 Tinggi, telah pada 03/01/2022 Dalam perkara Seksyen 465(1)(e) dan 466 days from the date of this notice. their Solicitors or personally to come
52 Lot 5847 GRN 188242 351 meter persegi Nota C Nota B RM88.00 In the Matter of Section 465(1)(e) of the dikemukakan oleh CAB Cakaran Sdn Akta Syarikat 2016 and prove their debts or claims at such
53 Lot 5866 GRN 188261 130 meter persegi Nota C Nota B RM40.00 Companies Act 2016; Bhd [No. Pendaftaran: 199001003020 time and place as shall be specified in
54 Lot 5867 GRN 188262 130 meter persegi Nota C Nota B RM40.00 (194586-V)] yang beralamat di Plot Dan such notice or in default thereof they
55 Lot 5868 GRN 188263 130 meter persegi Nota C Nota B RM40.00 And 21, Lorong Jelawat 4, Seberang Jaya will be excluded from the benefit of any
56 Lot 5869 GRN 188264 130 meter persegi Nota C Nota B RM40.00 In the Matter of the Companies (Winding Industrial Park, Seberang Jaya, 13700 Dalam perkara Kaedah-Kaedah distribution made before such debts or
57 Lot 5870 GRN 188265 130 meter persegi Nota C Nota B RM40.00 Up) Rules, 1972; Perai, Pulau Pinang. (Penggulungan) Syarikat 1972 claims are proved.
58 Lot 5871 GRN 188266 130 meter persegi Nota C Nota B RM40.00 DAN bahawa Petisyen tersebut Dated this 20-01-2022
59 Lot 5872 GRN 188267 130 meter persegi Nota C Nota B RM40.00 And diarahkan supaya dibicarakan di ANTARA CHAN BEE LEE (F)
60 Lot 5873 GRN 188268 130 meter persegi Nota C Nota B RM40.00 In the Matter of CATONIC FABRICATORS Mahkamah Tinggi Malaya di Ipoh pada LAI CHUNG EN
61 Lot 5874 GRN 188269 130 meter persegi Nota C Nota B RM40.00 SDN BHD (Company No.: 201001033972 04/04/2022 jam 9.00 pagi. RNC INTEGRAL CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY Liquidators
62 Lot 5875 GRN 188270 130 meter persegi Nota C Nota B RM40.00 (917895-X) DAN mana pihak pemiutang atau (M) SDN.BHD. (No. Syarikat: 199701020681
63 Lot 5876 GRN 188271 176 meter persegi Nota C Nota B RM44.00 penyumbang Syarikat tersebut (436178-D)) IN THE MATTER OF THE
64 Lot 5877 GRN 188272 260 meter persegi Nota C Nota B RM65.00 BETWEEN yang berniat untuk menyokong atau COMPANIES ACT 2016 AND
65 Lot 5878 GRN 188273 130 meter persegi Nota C Nota B RM40.00 TAN BENG CHOONG menentang sesuatu perintah mengikut ...PEMPETISYEN
66 Lot 5879 GRN 188274 130 meter persegi Nota C Nota B RM40.00 (I/C No: 600313-08-5199) Petisyen tersebut boleh hadir dengan IN THE MATTER OF STAR
67 Lot 5917 GRN 188312 212 meter persegi Nota D Nota B RM53.00 (Trading under the name and style of tujuan itu secara peribadi atau DAN HILL AVENUE (M) SDN.
68 Lot 5918 GRN 188313 102 meter persegi Nota D Nota B RM40.00 Unicoat Marketing Registration No: melalui peguambelanya pada masa BHD., REGISTRATION NO.
69 Lot 5919 GRN 188314 102 meter persegi Nota D Nota B RM40.00 200903296289 (001913282-K)) bicaraan dan sesalinan Petisyen 200501008278 (685325-P)
70 Lot 5920 GRN 188315 102 meter persegi Nota D Nota B RM40.00 tersebut akan dibekalkan oleh pihak (IN MEMBERS’ VOLUNTARY
71 Lot 5921 GRN 188316 102 meter persegi Nota D Nota B RM40.00 … PETITIONER yang bertandatangan di bawah ini
72 Lot 5922 GRN 188317 102 meter persegi Nota D Nota B RM40.00 DAN kepada mana-mana pemiutang atau WINDING-UP)
73 Lot 5923 GRN 188318 102 meter persegi Nota D Nota B RM40.00 CATONIC FABRICATORS SDN BHD penyumbang Syarikat tersebut yang NOTICE OF FINAL MEETING
74 Lot 5924 GRN 188319 102 meter persegi Nota D Nota B RM40.00 [Company No:201001033972 (917895-X)] memintanya dengan membuat bayaran NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
75 Lot 5925 GRN 188320 102 meter persegi Nota D Nota B RM40.00 yang ditetapkan. THAT pursuant to Section
76 Lot 5926 GRN 188321 102 meter persegi Nota D Nota B RM40.00 ... RESPONDENT Alamat Pempetisyen adalah di Plot 459 of the Companies Act
77 Lot 5927 GRN 188322 118 meter persegi Nota D Nota B RM40.00 ADVERTISEMENT OF PETITION 21, Lorong Jelawat 4, Seberang Jaya 2016, a Final Meeting of the
78 Lot 5928 GRN 188327 174 meter persegi Nota D Nota B RM44.00 NOTICE is hereby given that a Petition Industrial Park, Seberang Jaya, 13700 members of the Company will
79 Lot 5929 GRN 188328 102 meter persegi Nota D Nota B RM40.00 for Winding up of the abovementioned Perai, Pulau Pinang. be held at No. 9, Jalan 1/114,
80 Lot 5930 GRN 188329 215 meter persegi Nota D Nota B RM54.00 Company in the High Court was on the Peguamcara Pempetisyen ialah Kuchai Business Centre, Off
81 Lot 5931 GRN 188323 174 meter persegi Nota D Nota B RM44.00 2.12.2021 presented by Tan Beng Choong. Tetuan Wong-Chooi & Mohd. Nor yang Jalan Kuchai Lama, 58200
82 Lot 5932 GRN 188324 102 meter persegi Nota D Nota B RM40.00 AND that the said petition is directed to beralamat di No. 27, 1st Floor, Jalan Kuala Lumpur on Monday, 21
83 Lot 5933 GRN 188325 102 meter persegi Nota D Nota B RM40.00 be heard before the Court sitting at Shah Maju Jaya, Pusat Perniagaan Maju Jaya, February 2022 at 10.00 a.m.
84 Lot 5934 GRN 188326 215 meter persegi Nota D Nota B RM54.00 Alam High Court, 5th Floor, Bangunan 14000 Bukit Mertajam, Pulau Pinang. for the following purposes:-
Utama, Kompleks Mahkamah Sultan ..………t.t....……… 1. To receive the Liquidator’s
Nota A : Sallehuddin Abdul Aziz Shah, Persiaran Peguamcara Pempetisyen S.N AKMIDA HOLDINGS SDN.BHD. IN THE MATTER OF 322 Notices
“Tanah yang terkandung dalam hakmilik ini hendaklah digunakan sebagai tapak satu bangunan Pegawai, Seksyen 5, 40000 Shah Alam, PERINGATAN - Sesiapa yang ingin (No. Syarikat: 198401016144 (128700-W)) THE COMPANIES ACT 2016 Statement of Accounts
kediaman (Rumah Berkembar) sahaja”. Selangor at 9.00 am, on the 1.3.2022 hadir pada perbicaraan Petisyen IN THE MATTER OF showing the manner in
Nota B : and any creditor or contributory of the tersebut hendaklah menyampaikan, ...RESPONDEN AND IN THE MATTER OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2016 which the winding up has
“Ditegah tuan tanah membuat sebarang perkiraan (dealings) di atas tanah yang hendak said Company desiring to support or atau menghantar dengan pos, kepada DAYA HIGHTECH SDN. BHD. been conducted and the
dimajukan sebagai tapak perumahan itu melainkan tuan tanah bina dan pelihara simpanan jalan oppose the making of an Order on the said Tetuan Wong-Chooi & Mohd. Nor yang IKLAN PETISYEN 200701033533 (791561-V) EE SOLUTION SDN. BHD. property of the Company
itu dan taruh batu dan tar menurut taraf Jabatan Kerja Raya Serta perbuat parit-parit dengan Petition may appear at the time of hearing dinamakan di atas suatu notis bertulis (In Members’ Voluntary Winding Up) (Company No. 435975-T) disposed of (if any) and
sepuas hati Penguasa Tempatan serta mendapat sokongan daripada Jabatan Kerja Raya atau by himself or his Counsel for that purpose tentang niatnya sebegitu. Notis tersebut NOTIS ADALAH DENGAN INI DIBERI bahawa At a General Meeting of the Members (IN MEMBERS’ VOLUNTARY to hear any explanation
jaminan daripada Penguasa Tempatan dan Jabatan Kerja Raya bahawa jalan-jalan dan parit-parit and a copy of the Petition will be furnished mestilah menyatakan nama dan alamat suatu Petisyen untuk penggulungan of the abovenamed Company held that may be given by the
itu dapat disempurnakan”. to any creditor or contributory of the pihak berkenaan, atau jika ia sebuah Syarikat yang dinamakan di atas oleh on 17-01-2022, the following special LIQUIDATION) Liquidator.
Nota C : said Company requiring the same by the firma, nama dan alamat firma, dan Mahkamah Tinggi telah, pada 28 Disember resolution was duly passed:- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN 2. To determine pursuant
“tanah yang terkandung dalam hakmilik ini hendaklah digunakan sebagai tapak untuk satu undersigned on payment of the regulated mestilah ditandatangani oleh pihak atau 2021 dikemukakan oleh RNC INTEGRAL “THAT the Company be wound up that pursuant to Section 459 to Section 518(3)(b) of
bangunan kediaman (Rumah Teres) sahaja”. charge for the same. firma berkenaan atau peguamcaranya, CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY (M) SDN.BHD. voluntarily pursuant to section 439(1) & 518 of the Companies Act the Companies Act 2016,
Nota D : The Petitioner’s address is at No. 38, Jalan jika ada. Notis hendaklah disampaikan, (b) of the Companies Act 2016 and 2016, that a Final Meeting of the manner in which
“Tanah yang terkandung dalam hakmilik ini hendaklah digunakan sebagai tapak satu bangunan 2/4, Taman Seri Jaromas, 42600 Jenjarom, atau jika dihantar dengan pos, DAN bahawa Petisyen tersebut diarahkan that Mr. Lai Chung En and Ms. Chan the Members of the above- the books, accounts and
untuk kediaman (rumah Teres Kos Rendah) sahaja”. Selangor Darul Ehsan. hendaklah dihantar dalam jangkamasa supaya dibicarakan di hadapan mahkamah Bee Lee (f) of StanleyCo Corporate mentioned company will documents of the Company
NOTA: Bakal-bakal pembeli adalah dinasihatkan agar membuat carian Hakmilik The Petitioner’s Solictiors are Christopher mencukupi, supaya sampai kepada yang bersidang di Kuala Lumpur pada pukul Services Sdn. Bhd., Suite 15, 6th Floor, be held at No. 83-1B, Jalan shall be disposed of.
Yeo & KP Chang of Unit 9.08, Menara pihak yang dinamakan di atas sebelum 9.00 pagi pada 20 April 2022. IOI Business Park, Bandar Puchong 3/62A, Bandar Menjalara, PHOON SOW CHENG
secara rasmi di Pejabat Tanah dan memeriksa semua tanggungan, bebanan MBMR, No. 1, Jalan Syed Putra, 58000 jam 12.00 tengahari pada 03/04/2022. Jaya, 47170 Puchong, Selangor be and 52200 Kuala Lumpur on 21st Liquidator
serta mengenal pasti dengan tepat hartanah tersebut sebelum jualan lelongan Kuala Lumpur. [RUJUKAN NO.: WCMN(BM)/CCSB/2021- DAN mana-mana pihak pemiutang atau are hereby appointed as Liquidators February, 2022 at 11.00 a.m. 20 January 2022
dijalankan. Dated this 10th January 2022 229/DSPFSB (LNF/sk)] pemyumbang Syarikat tersebut yang ingin for the purpose of such winding up for the following purposes :-
LOKASI DAN PERIHAL HARTANAH:- menyokong atau menentang sesuatu with all powers given under section 1) To receive an account from
Hartanah berkenaan merupakan 84 plot petak kediaman kosong yang terdiri daripada 35 t.t. perintah mengikut Petisyen tersebut boleh 456 and the Eleventh Schedule of the
petak plot berkembar, 31 petak plot teres dan 18 petak plot teres kos rendah. Keluasan ……………………… hadir dengan tujuan itu secara peribadi Companies Act 2016.” the Liquidator showing
bersih tanah adalah 17,645 meter persegi (189,995 kaki persegi). Hartanah tersebut terletak Petitioner’s Solicitors atau melalui peguambelanya pada masa Dated this 20-01-2022 the manner in which the
di sepanjang Jalan Ladang Thye Eng dalam kawasan Kampung Baru Thye Eng, Mukim Semeling. Messrs Christopher Yeo perbicaraan. Salinan Petisyen tersebut akan KONG TECK FONG winding-up has been
HARGA RIZAB:- dibekalkan oleh pihak yang bertandatangan Director conducted and the property
Hartanah tersebut akan dijual tertakluk kepada satu harga rizab sebanyak RM 1,214,046.90 & KP Chang di bawah ini kepada mana-mana pemiutang of the Company disposed of
(Ringgit Malaysia: SATU JUTA DUA RATUS EMPAT BELAS RIBU EMPAT PULUH ENAM DAN Note: atau penyumbang Syarikat tersebut yang IN THE MATTER OF and hearing any explanation
SEN SEMBILAN PULUH SAHAJA) dan kepada syarat-syarat jualan yang dilampirkan. Penawar Any person who intends to appear on the memintanya dengan membuat bayaran THE COMPANIES ACT 2016 that may be given by the
yang berminat hendaklah mendepositkan 10% daripada harga rizab dalam bentuk Bank Draf di hearing of the said Petition must serve on yang ditetapkan. Liquidator.
atas nama BANK PERTANIAN MALAYSIA BERHAD sebelum jam 9.30 pagi pada hari lelongan. or sent by post to the abovementioned AND IN THE MATTER OF 2) To determine by ordinary
Baki wang belian hendaklah dibayar oleh penawar yang berjaya kepada BANK PERTANIAN Messrs Christopher Yeo & KP Chang, notice Alamat Pempetisyen adalah di Lot 515, DAYA HIGHTECH SDN. BHD. resolution, that the books,
MALAYSIA BERHAD dalam tempoh seratus dua puluh (120) hari dari tarikh jualan. Untuk butir- in writing of his intention to do so. The Block A, Kelana Business Centre, 97, Jalan 200701033533 (791561-V) accounts or any other
butir selanjutnya, sila berhubung dengan:- notice must state the name and address SS7/2, Kelana Jaya, 47301 Petaling Jaya, (In Members’ Voluntary Winding Up) documents of the company
of the person, or if a firm the name and Selangor. Notice is hereby given that the Creditors be kept by the Liquidator
address of the firm and must be signed by of the above Company, which is being for a period of 6 months
Nama Pelelong : AZIZUL BIN AZZEMIN Firma Guaman : the person or firm, or his or their Solicitors Pguamcara Pempetisyen ialah Tetuan voluntarily wound up, are required on after the company has
MF PROJECT MANAGEMENT TETUAN SHEARN DELAMORE & CO (if any) and must be served, or if post, must Chong + Kheng Hoe, beralamat di A3-3-6, or before 20-02-2022 to send in their been dissolved, and that
be sent by post in sufficient time to reach Block A3, Solaris Dutamas, 1 Jalan Dutamas names and addresses with particulars thereafter such book,
No. Tel : 04-5755897 / 019-3331469 No. Tel : 03-20272849 the abovenamed not later than twelve 1, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. of their debts and claims and of any accounts and documents
No. Ruj: SD (DR) 3456365 (JK) o’clock noon of the 31.1.2022. security held by them and the names may be destroyed by the
THIS ADVERTISEMENT OF PETITION and addresses of their Solicitors (if Liquidator.
is filed by Messrs Christopher Yeo & KP ………………………… any) to the undersigned Liquidators at Dated this
Chang, Solicitors for the Petitioner with Messrs Chong+Kheng Hoe Suite 15, 6th Floor, IOI Business Park, 20th day of January, 2022
the address of service at Unit 9.08, Menara Solicitors for the Petitioner Bandar Puchong Jaya, 47170 Puchong, KUALA LUMPUR
MBMR, No. 1, Jalan Syed Putra, 58000 Selangor and if so required by notice in LIM JIEW SIEW
CALL TO PLACE CLASSIFIED ADS Kuala Lumpur. NOTA – Sesiapa yang ingin hadir pada writing from the said Liquidators are by Liquidator
Tel: 03-2703 1605 perbicaraan Petisyen tersebut handaklah their Solicitors or personally to come
MS. SHOBA Fax: 03-2703 1615 menyampaikan atau menghantar dengan and prove their debts or claims at such
Ref: CC/CIV/2075/2021/CYAT pos, kepada Tetuan Chong + Kheng Hoe time and place as shall be specified in
T 03 7784 8888 dinamakan di atau suatu notis bertulis such notice or in default thereof they
F 03 7784 4424 tentang niatnya sebegitu. Notis tersebut will be excluded from the benefit of any
mestilah menyatakan nama dan alamat distribution made before such debts or
pihak berkenaan, atau jika ia sebuah firma, claims are proved.
nama dan alamat firma, dan mestilah Dated this 20-01-2022
ditandatangani oleh pihak atau firma CHAN BEE LEE (F)
berkenaan atau peguamcaranya, jika ada. LAI CHUNG EN
Notis hendaklah disampaikan, atau jika Liquidators
dihantar dengan pos, hendaklah dihantar
dalam jangka masa mencukupi, supaya
sampai kepada pihak yang dinamakan di
atas sebelum pukul 12.00 tengahari pada
19 haribulan April 2022 (sehari sebelum
tarikh yang ditetapkan untuk perbicaraan
Petisyen tersebut).

IKLAN PETISYEN ini diisukan oleh Tetuan
Chong + Kheng Hoe, peguamcara
Pempetisyen yang dinamakan di atas yang
beralamat di A3-3-6, Solaris Dutamas, 1
Jalan Dutamas 1, 50480 Kuala Lumpur.
[Rujukan: 21121449
Tel: 03-6205 3928
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ALEXANDER ZVEREV defied a Zverev silences home crowd
boisterous crowd to storm into the German world No. 3 soaks up the boos after defeating local hope Millman
third round of the Australian Open
yesterday, bombarding home hope “I’ve said over the past two years since Covid his first serve points. He broke the Australian’s three in two sets.
John Millman in straight sets with his blistering started that sports need the atmosphere, sports serve six times. Badosa defeated Italian Martina Trevisan 6-
power game. need the people.
Millman simply had no answer to Zverev’s 0, 6-3 while China’s Xiyu Wang was no match for
The German world No. 3, who is still looking “It doesn’t matter if you are for me or against boom hitting and lost the final set to love. Krejcikova, going down 6-2, 6-3.
to win his first Grand Slam, overpowered the me, I enjoy the atmosphere, I enjoy the noise, I
89th-ranked Millman with his back-court big enjoy being on court.” It was a significant step up in form by Zverev Maria Sakkari, the Greek fifth seed, moved
hitting and searing serves to dominate their from his opening round win over fellow German closer to the second week by dismissing the
night match 6-4, 6-4, 6-0 in just under two hours Zverev, who reached the semifinals in Daniel Altmaier. promising, yet inexperienced Zheng Qinwen 6-
on Rod Laver Arena. Melbourne in 2020, is bidding for his first Grand 1, 6-4 despite a late scare at Margaret Court
Slam title after losing to Dominic Thiem in the Zverev crowned his 2021 season with the Arena in yesterday late match.
It set up an encounter with Moldova’s Radu US Open final later that year. Olympic singles gold medal in Tokyo and also
Albot tomorrow and was a sizzling statement of beat world No. 2 Daniil Medvedev in the ATP “It’s actually my home tournament,” Sakkari
title intent. He could be on course for a box-office Tour Finals in Turin. said in her on-court interview.
quarterfinal showdown with 20-time Grand
“Amazing atmosphere, hopefully it will stay Slam champion Rafael Nadal. On the women’s side, in-form eighth seed “I know it sounds weird saying that, but I
the same and get even louder for the next few Paula Badosa, who won the Sydney warm-up don’t have a tournament back home. It feels like
matches,” Zverev, the Olympic champion, said It was an awesome performance from Zverev, tournament, and French Open champion I’m at home back here.
before the noisy centrecourt crowd. blasting 14 aces, 37 winners and winning 85% of Barbora Krejcikova both sailed through to round
“We all know that Melbourne has a very large
“I am prepared that everybody will hate me Germany’s Alexander Zverev in Greek community and I’m very pleased and
after the match, that’s my mindset and hopefully action during his second round grateful to have them behind me.
I will get a lot of boos, hopefully everybody will match against Australia’s John
cheer against me.. I’m just kidding. Millman (unseen) at Melbourne “I feel like as long as I give myself a lot of
Park yesterday. – REUTERSPIX chances in this tournament I can start playing
5405/2022 19/01/2022 (WED) better and better every match.” –
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RESULTS & STANDINGS Reunion on the cards

ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE:
Brighton 1 (Webster 60) Chelsea 1
(Ziyech 28).
P W D L F A Pts Suarez focused on return to EPL with Gerrard’s Villans
Man City 22 18 2 2 54 13 56 LUIS SUAREZ is reportedly ‘focused’ on a
Liverpool 21 13 6 2 55 18 45 reunion with Steven Gerrard at Aston Villa
Chelsea 23 12 8 3 46 18 44 after rejecting multiple offers from has ruled out three offers from Brazilian sides other throughout our careers.”
West Ham 22 11 4 7 41 30 37 elsewhere. Palmeiras, Corinthians and Atletico Mineiro. Gerrard also convinced Suarez not to leave
Arsenal 20 11 2 7 33 25 35
Tottenham 18 10 3 5 23 20 33 Suarez has also said no to a Saudi Arabian side Liverpool in the summer of 2013.
because he is instead keen on joining Villa. Arsenal had made a now-famous £40 million
Suarez played alongside Gerrard for his three- Gerrard and Suarez had a great relationship
Man Utd 20 9 5 6 32 29 32 and-a-half years at Liverpool. And the Uruguay when they played together at Liverpool. (RM228m) and £1 (RM5.70) bid for the striker to
Wolves 20 9 4 7 17 15 31 international is said to be attracted to work under And it appears that could again secure a activate his release clause.
the former England captain at Villa Park. marquee signing for Villa.
Brighton 21 6 11 4 22 22 29 Gerrard has already brought one of his former However, it’s likely that any deal will have to wait Suarez wanted to make the move to the
Leicester 18 7 4 7 31 33 25 Emirates but it was Gerrard’s intervention that
Crystal Palace 21 5 9 7 30 31 24 Liverpool teammates to Villa. until the summer with Suarez’s Atletico Madrid made him stay.
Philippe Coutinho joined from Barcelona on contract set to come to an end.
Southampton 21 5 9 7 25 33 24 loan for the remainder of the season. Gerrard has often made his feelings clear on Suarez told UEFA.com: “I had some further
Aston Villa 20 7 2 11 27 32 23 discussions with the coach, as well as with Gerrard.
Brentford 21 6 5 10 24 33 23 Coutinho made an immediate impact, scoring Suarez and stated in 2015 he was the best player he He was the one that convinced me.
off the bench on his debut to seal a 2-2 draw at ever played with.
Leeds 20 5 7 8 24 39 22 home to Manchester United on Saturday. “I don’t think anyone ever looks forward to “I told him I wanted to keep being successful,
Everton 19 5 4 10 24 34 19 that I wanted to play in the Champions League.
Watford 19 4 2 13 23 37 14 But the Brazilian could soon be joined by his ex- playing against Luis Suarez, he is a fantastic talent
Liverpool and Barca teammate Suarez. and a very dangerous player,” Gerrard said. “So, he said to me, ‘If this year we keep
Norwich 21 3 4 14 10 45 13 Spanish football reporter Gerard Romero has “He is a fantastic teammate, probably the best improving as we have been, and you’re at the level
Newcastle 20 1 9 10 20 43 12 you have to be, next year you’ll be able to play for
Burnley 17 1 8 8 16 27 11 given a big update about Suarez’s future on his player I have played with. Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Barcelona, or
Twitch channel. “He’s a good guy, a family man away from the whatever club you like. You’ll have the chance to
Romero tweeted that the Atletico Madrid star pitch, we keep in touch and have supported each choose, but stay for one more year.’” – Express
CHAMPIONSHIP: Fulham 6 Birming- Newspapers

ham 2, Preston 2 Sheffield United 2. Ghana crash out of AFCON
TOP 5 P W D L F A Pts
Fulham 26 16 6 4 70 23 54
Bournemouth 26 14 7 5 43 23 49
Blackburn 26 14 7 5 44 28 49 FOUR-TIME champions Ghana were eliminated decision paid off. Now we must wait to see if we
QPR 25 13 5 7 38 30 44 from the Africa Cup of Nations after crashing 3-2 are among the best four third-placed teams and
West Brom 26 11 9 6 31 20 42 to minnows Comoros in Garoua yesterday play in the second round.

LA LIGA: Real Betis 4 (Iglesias 11, 41, The Black Stars had captain Andre Ayew sent “We are satisfied with the way we played. We
Canales 29, Juanmi 54) Alaves 0, Cadiz off after 25 minutes and, after wiping out a two- had a plan and stuck to it. We learnt from the
2 (Negredo 55, Alejo 90+1) Espanyol 2 goal deficit, lost when Comoros’ Ahmed Mogni mistakes we made in previous games.
(Morlanes 10, De Tomas 90+6). scored his second goal five minutes from time. Obviously, I’m unhappy that we conceded twice,
TOP 10 P W D L F A Pts but we will improve.”
Real Madrid 21 15 4 2 45 18 49 In the other Group C match, Morocco and
Sevilla 20 13 5 2 31 13 44 Gabon drew 2-2 in Yaounde to retain first and Serbian-born Ghana coach Milovan Rajevac
Real Betis 21 11 4 6 37 24 37 second places respectively and qualify for the said he would not resign despite his team
Atletico 20 9 6 5 33 24 33 round of 16, which kicks off on Sunday. finishing last with just one point.
Sociedad 20 9 6 5 22 21 33
Barcelona 20 8 8 4 31 23 32 “We did not back down even after Ghana “I came to Ghana to qualify the team for the
Vallecano 20 9 4 7 27 21 31 equalised. We always believed we could achieve World Cup. That is my primary target,” he said.
Villarreal 21 7 8 6 33 23 29 a famous victory for our nation,” said Comoros
Bilbao 21 6 10 5 20 17 28 coach Amir Abdou, who has “I will stay and lead the team in the March
Valencia 20 7 7 6 32 32 28 been in charge since 2014. playoffs,” he added.

ITALIAN CUP (Last 16): Juventus 4 “I sent on Gabon led twice through Jim
Sampdoria 1, Lazio 1 Udinese 0. attacking players Allevinah and a Nayef Aguerd own-
in the belief that
we could score goal while Sofiane Boufal and Achraf
a third goal Hakimi netted for Morocco.
and my
Gabon had to line up without
GERMAN CUP (Last 16): 1860 Munich their three stars – Arsenal forward
0 Karlsruhe 1, Cologne 1 Hamburg 1
(Hamburg win 4-3 on pen), St Pauli 2 Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
Dortmund 1, Bochum 3 Mainz 1. and Mario Lemina and
Denis Bouanga
AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS from French
clubs Nice and
Saint-Etienne
– due to
Covid-19.
– AFP

Group B: Malawi 0 Senegal 0,
Zimbabwe 2 Guinea 1.
PWD L F A Pts
Senegal 31201 0 5
Guinea 31112 2 4
Malawi 31112 2 4
Zimbabwe 3 1 0 2 3 4 3

Group C: Gabon 2 Morocco 2, Comoros’ Ahmed Mogni (centre) celebrates
Comoros 3 Ghana 2. with teammates after scoring his team’s
PWD L F A Pts second goal during the Group C Africa Cup of
Morocco 32105 2 7 Nations match against Ghana at Stade
Gabon 31204 3 5 Roumde Adjia in Garoua yesterday. – AFPPIX
Comoros 3 1 0 2 3 5 3
Ghana 30123 5 1

SIDENETTING Fulham hit Birmingham for six and Antonee Robinson helped himself to the
sixth as Fulham made it 19 goals in three goals.
Juve, Lazio in Cup quarters FULHAM maintained their remarkable goal
spree as the Championship leaders crushed Dortmund dumped out
JUVENTUS made it through to the Birmingham 6-2 to move five points clear at of German Cup
quarterfinals of the Italian Cup yesterday the top yesterday. Marco Silva’s side have
with a 4-1 win over managerless Sampdoria. promotion to the Premier League in their HOLDERS Borussia Dortmund were dumped
Massimiliano Allegri’s side prevailed thanks sights and are well on course after their out of the German Cup yesterday after a
to Juan Cuadrado’s first half freekick, a latest demolition job. Having won 7- shock 2-1 defeat at second division
Daniele Rugani header six minutes after the 0 at Reading and hammered side St Pauli in their last 16 tie. “It
break, Paulo Dybala’s close-range finish Bristol City 6-2 in their previous was a really bad day from us, we
midway through the second half and a matches, the Cottagers were woke up too late. St Pauli did
77th-minute penalty from Alvaro Morata. back on the goal trail in west well, but we’re out,” Dortmund
Andrea Conti briefly had the hosts wobbling London. Marc Roberts’ 10th captain Marco Reus said after
after pulling a goal back just after the hour minute own goal started the the match. The hosts took an
mark. Lazio will face AC Milan in the next rout, with Neeskens Kebano, early lead through Togo striker
round after Ciro Immobile struck the only Fabio Carvalho and Tom Cairney Etienne Amenyido, then
goal in an extratime win over Udinese in netting before the break. Dortmund midfielder Axel Witsel
Rome. Immobile won the tie in the 106th Birmingham’s Ivan Sunjic pulled one scored an own goal. Star striker Erling
minute when he met Danilo Cataldi’s back and Gary Gardner gave Blues brief hope
chipped through ball with a perfectly placed of an unlikely comeback when he struck in the Haaland gave Dortmund hope by converting
lob. 74th minute. But Carvalho scored his second a second-half penalty, but the visitors failed to
force an equaliser.

THURSDAY • JANUARY 20, 2022 QUOTE OF THE DAY

I wouldn’t be shocked if Lewis stopped and
I don’t think anyone should take for
granted that he is coming back… I personally think
Lewis still has a burning desire to race… He is a
fighter and he will want to come back and try and win
an eighth world championship.”

McLaren boss Zak Brown

Pogba tipped to join Madrid after United contract ends

MANCHESTER UNITED ace Paul Pogba has rife over the last couple of years as the end of his “The question is how much does he still want summer.”
apparently told club chiefs that he wants to contract has been edging closer. to be a part of this group – how much does he Pogba will be one of the most sought-after
move to Real Madrid in the summer. And, according to the Daily Star, it appears still feel emotionally and physically on board. free agents in world football if his contract
The 28-year-old is out of contract at the end the player will soon be turning his back on the “As long as this is the case, why shouldn’t expires before reaching a new agreement with
of the season and looks set to call time on his Red Devils. Pogba play now after two and half months of United, as appears likely.
spell in the Premier League. The 2018 World Cup winner is yet to play injury? Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus are among
Pogba arrived at the 13-times Premier under Ralf Rangnick as he has been struggling “He’s fully fit again now and he also wants to the possible destinations for a player who broke
League champions for a second time in 2016 with a groin injury, although he has now been show up – he wants to show the fans of the world transfer record six years ago. Pogba
after the Red Devils shelled out a club record passed fit. Manchester United, the board, the whole world has not signed another contract at Old Trafford
£89 million (RM507m) to prise him away from But United’s interim manager has insisted what kind of player he can be. since his first that year.
Juventus. that he still intends to play the superstar in the “And even if it’s only to show enough for a Rangnick also revealed that he was
He had already had a spell in Manchester as a coming months even if Pogba’s motivation is new contract elsewhere, he will be highly impressed with what he saw from Pogba in his
youngster before departing for Italy in 2012. only to show potential suitors what he can do. motivated to do that, so why should I then not first training session back since his recovery.
Pogba arrived with a reputation as one of the “My contract as a manager is also expiring in play him? “Pogba had his first day of training with the
most talented players in the world after dazzling the summer,” Rangnick said. “There is a difference in how players deal whole group and he showed what an
at Juve. “For us, we have the same goal. We have the with their current situation. How do they handle extraordinary player he could be,” Rangnick said.
But the France international has failed to live same ambition, to be as successful as we can that? “He won’t be available for the two games this
up to expectations and has been plagued by possibly be in the next three or four months. “If they handle that in a professional way, an week but after the international break against
inconsistent form, as well as injuries. “For me it’s not a question if a player has an ambitious way, of course I will play players, Middlesbrough and Burnley he could be.” –
Speculation around Pogba’s future has been expiring contract. although they have a contact expiring in the Express newspapers
Blues battle fatigue
Tuchel says Chelsea need to ‘recharge batteries’ after Brighton draw

█ ED ELLIOT Chelsea’s Cesar Azpilicueta (left) and Thiago qualification.
Silva (centre) collide as Brighton’s Belgian Ziyech fired the Blues in front
THOMAS TUCHEL says midfielder Leandro Trossard tries to control
Chelsea need to “recharge the the ball during the English Premier League against the run of play with a low
batteries” after blaming match at the American Express Community strike from distance but they could
tiredness for their lacklustre Stadium yesterday. – AFPPIX not prevent Brighton deservedly
performance in the 1-1 Premier earning a point courtesy of a
League draw at Brighton thumping 60th-minute header from
Webster.
The European champions’ fading
title hopes suffered another setback Tuchel – who guided his side to
after Hakim Ziyech’s first half opener the Carabao Cup final this month
was cancelled out by stand-in Albion with a two-legged semifinal victory
skipper Adam Webster. over Spurs – insisted the performance
and result at the Amex Stadium was
Chelsea topped the table as not down to a lack of ambition.
recently as the start of last month but
have spectacularly fallen out of “It’s very, very tough to play at
contention having now won just two Brighton and they played it like a cup
of their nine top-flight outings since. game, the noise at the whistle at the
end was like we lost the game and this
Blues boss Tuchel once again can very easily give you the
bemoaned his club’s punishing impression that we lost but we
schedule and now plans to give his didn’t,” he said.
players two days off ahead of Sunday’s
home game against Tottenham. “Other teams will struggle to get
points here and it’s even tough if
Asked to explain the recent poor you’re not tired. There are some
league form, the German replied: “I obstacles to overcome here and I
answered this question a hundred simply refuse to be angry because it’s
times, if you look at our situation of not about the ambition.
long-term injuries, of key players
injured, and of Covid and you look at “We were a bit lucky to be 1-0
our schedule you will have the answer. ahead and you can take advantage of
it and score a second one but we
“We are mentally tired and struggled to show the quality. We
physically tired, you can see it in our demand a lot from us but it’s not the
performance, it’s as easy as that. We time to be too harsh.”
need to recharge the batteries, we
need to reconnect. Brighton remain ninth following
their 11th draw of a fruitful campaign
“This is my feeling, that’s why I give in which they have lost just four times
the players two days off and then we in the league.
will use Friday and Saturday to
prepare for Sunday.” Seagulls boss Graham Potter felt
his side could have taken all three
Out-of-sorts Chelsea struggled for points with a little help from the
cohesion and fluidity throughout their “football gods”.
visit to Sussex, with record signing
Romelu Lukaku once again ineffectual “We played with courage, with
before being withdrawn 10 minutes quality, intensity, everything you
from time. need to do against a top team,” he
said.
Tuchel’s men, who suffered a
damaging 1-0 weekend loss at leaders “Sometimes the football gods are
Manchester City, are now 12 points with you, sometimes they’re not, and
adrift of top spot, having also played you have to accept that but we gave
one fixture more. ourselves a chance to win that,
absolutely.
Indeed, they may soon be looking
over their shoulders as the plethora of “Overall I’m just so happy for the
recent postponements have left top- players because they’ve put
four rivals Arsenal and Tottenham everything into the game, great
with a number of games in hand in the personality, great spirit on the pitch,
battle for Champions League and it was a fantastic atmosphere.” –
The Independent

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