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Malaysia has the right climate and
ON WEDNESDAY JUNE 1, 2022 soil to produce enough food to feed
the whole nation, instead of turning
to imports. – BERNAMAPIX

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Be self-sufficient
█ BY RAJVINDER SINGH oAgriculture needs to be promoted
[email protected] as heavy reliance on imports not
sustainable, say economists
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia has the
right climate, fertile soil and be any major disruptions to rice low-income groups overcome the
ample rain to plant crops that production, Malaysia may find it hard to high cost of purchasing agriculture
meet the nation’s needs and source the grain.” produce.
ensure food security instead of turning to Sunway University economics
imports, which cost some RM60 billion He said the government needs to professor Dr Yeah Kim Leng said
annually, said Universiti Utara Malaysia promote agriculture to ensure national food security is essential for
professor of economics Dr K. Kuperan food security and cannot rely on imports national survival.
Viswanathan. to meet domestic consumption. “There could be widespread
hunger if people cannot buy
He said vegetable farmers must be “The reason given for importing food food, and this will lead to chaos.”
given encouragement and government is that it is cheaper. But if the ringgit He said while Malaysia is not
support while rice, that is a staple in weakens, import costs will rise and result facing a threat to its supply
Malaysia, is imported from Thailand and in higher market prices, thus hurting the chain, the Russia-Ukraine
other neighbouring countries. people’s affordability,” Kuperan said, conflict is causing food prices
adding that there is an urgent need to to rise.
“Our food import bill stands at about increase food production to ensure food “Our food import bill has
RM60 billion annually and will continue remains affordable to all levels of society. continued to grow sharply and it is
to grow if the country fails to become making things more expensive.
self-sufficient in food production,” he “The government has emphasised “The government can help reduce
said, adding that food security is a critical helping the car, electronics and the people’s burden by
matter that needs to be given special aerospace industries but a similar focus subsidising basic food
attention. is lacking in the agriculture sector, which items, while those Turn to
is vital to preserve our national food consumed by the middle
Kuperan said the climate and soil in security. The current high prices of and higher-income groups —
Malaysia are similar to Thailand and vegetables have shown the importance of
neighbouring countries, but we continue self-reliance,” he said. page 3
to import rice.
Kuperan called on the government to should be left out.”
“The question is why Malaysia cannot provide targeted subsidies to help
do the same when Thailand can be
self-sufficient and export its excess rice
production.

“Only 5% of rice produced globally is
traded on the world market. Should there

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NEWS WITHOUT BORDERS bullying in schools

FMM voices concern o NGO says situation alarming, with more than 20 intention to push this agenda and send a
over sending skilled incidents reported since schools reopened in March memorandum to relevant ministries.”
workers to Japan
█ BY SURAYA ALI Calling the number of bullying cases Wan Aziana, who is also a lawyer,
KUALA LUMPUR: The Federation of Malaysian [email protected] in school “alarming”, she said she called for a specific law to deal with
Manufacturers (FMM) has expressed concern PUTRAJAYA: Although bullying in schools believed the figure was just the tip of the bullying in schools.
over the government’s plan to send skilled is not considered a serious crime, iceberg as many more cases would have
Malaysians to Japan, contending that the focus Pertubuhan Aspirasi Wanita Malaysia, a gone unreported. She said the move is necessary to
should instead be on efforts to shore up non-governmental organisation (NGO), is address the growing problem at primary
adequate local manpower. proposing that the government introduce “Victims are afraid to come forward. and secondary schools.
anti-bullying legislation to make the offence To make things worse, some schools are
Its president Tan Sri Soh Thian Lai said as punishable by law. also allegedly covering up such “We do not want victims to continue
there were no prior consultations or details incidents, forcing victims to remain suffering. They are victims of bullying
made available on the skills export to Japan, Its president Wan Aziana Wan Adnan quiet,” she said at the National and at the school level, there is
FMM wanted more information on the said such a move is needed considering Leadership Foundation after meeting bureaucracy, which causes them to
memorandum of collaboration (MoC) by the more than 20 bullying incidents had former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir continue being victims.
Human Resources Ministry. been reported since schools reopened in Mohamed to discuss the issue of bullying
March. at schools. “So, where is the justice for victims?
“As it stands, Malaysia is facing an acute This trauma will certainly have a lifelong
shortage of manpower, especially skilled “We met Tun to share with him our impact on them. Some suffer from stage
workers, which is hampering our national four depression and become dependent
economic recovery. The labour shortage has Wan Aziana (in black) and Zainizam’s son at the National Leadership Foundation in Putrajaya on medication.
caused work stoppages and underproduction yesterday. – AMIRUL SYAFIQ/THESUN
across industries. “Is suspending bullies for 14 days
sufficient, especially in cases where
“Output has been severely constrained, victims have suffered serious injuries,
resulting in failure to fulfil existing orders and including fractures and injuries to
accept new ones.” eardrums? I think it is time for the
government to enact an anti-bullying
The government recently said it planned to Act.”
send local skilled graduates and/or eligible
skilled workers to work in Japan under the MoC Also present was Zainizam
between Malaysia and Japan, Bernama reported. Wakimun, 45, from Negri Sembilan, who
said his son was a victim of school
Soh said constraints on supplying goods to bullying.
satisfy demand would add further inflationary
pressures despite the recent benchmark interest “My son was one of the victims of an
rate hike by Bank Negara Malaysia, which was incident on May 15 at his boarding
intended to dampen inflation. school. He is now afraid to go to school
because the bullies are still there.”
He added that at this juncture, Malaysia was
still preparing to get more skilled workers Zainizam said his 13-year old son,
through various programmes such as Technical who suffered a fractured left arm which
and Vocational Education and Training as well had to be put in a cast, is getting help
as promotion of Science, Technology, from a psychologist due to the trauma he
Engineering and Mathematics courses. endured.

“This is also an initiative to support the “He has nightmares. He screams as if
technology transformation of our industries and he is being beaten up, and is afraid of
at the same time reduce the hiring of skilled being in a crowd, especially around
expatriates. teenagers older and bigger than him.”

“The MoC with Japan would somehow The group is calling for more serious
hamper the initiatives and hard work from all action against school bullies and for
parties involved, that has been ongoing over the standard operating procedures (SOP) to
past several years. be instituted when dealing with bullying
in schools.
“The Covid-19 pandemic had accelerated
industrial and technological transformation. Wan Aziana said currently, there is no
Hence, the critical shortage of skilled workers is SOP to deal with the matter and it is up to
envisaged to continue for the next few years as schools to decide on how to handle it.
we are coping with transformational changes Most school bullies are back attending
and increased demand for skilled manpower.” classes after just 14 days.

Kaamatan Festival The most recent case of bullying was
ends on high note reported last week, where a 17-year-old
was beaten up by a group of six
PENAMPANG: Sabah Yang di-Pertua Negri Tun classmates in Sabah.
Juhar Mahiruddin officiated at the closing
ceremony of the state-level Kaamatan Festival Kota Kinabalu police chief Mohd
2022 celebration at the Sabah Kadazandusun Zaidi Abdullah said the case is being
Cultural Association Hall yesterday. investigated under section 147 of the
Penal Code for rioting.
Juhar performed the mengomot (padi harvest
ritual), and the popoopi pa’ai doid tangkob M’sia condemns incursion of Al-Aqsa Mosque
(storing padi ritual), before beating a gong seven
times to mark the closing of the festival. KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia unreservedly Israel regime cease any provocative acts in to mark what they called “the day of unifying
condemns the assault and incursion by the interest of peace and stability. Jerusalem”.
Juhar and the guests of honour at the event, Israeli extremists and officials on the
including Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor Al-Aqsa Mosque on Sunday. “Malaysia stands strong, in solidarity Israel occupied East Jerusalem, where
and Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Seri Dr Jeffrey with the people of Palestine, and reiterates the Al-Aqsa Mosque complex is located,
Kitingan, who is also chairman of the Kaamatan The Foreign Ministry said in a statement the status of AlQuds Al-Sharif as the holy site during the 1967 Arab-Israeli war. It annexed
Festival main committee, jointly sang Tadau yesterday the incursion on the holy site of of the Muslim Ummah.” the entire city in 1980, in a move never
Tagazo Do Kaamatan along with the Keningau Muslims and the flag march in the Old City recognised by the international community.
Teacher Education Institute choir. were clearly provocations and a violation of The statement added that Malaysia
the revered holy site and its sanctities. reaffirmed its support and solidarity with the Clashes surrounding last year’s flag march
The Magavau ceremony (thanksgiving Palestinians and their cause to achieve led to an 11-day Israeli offensive on the Gaza
ritual) was also held by the Sabah Bobolian “The latest raid on the Al-Aqsa Mosque is freedom from the Israeli illegal occupation Strip, in which more than 260 Palestinians
Association. undoubtedly an act of aggression by the and realise their aspirations for an were killed and thousands injured.
Israeli occupation regime and Israeli independent State of Palestine based on
The Kaamatan festival, which is celebrated extremists, unduly fanning the flames of pre-1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as Thirteen Israelis were also killed in
annually by the Kadazandusun community in tensions in the region and beyond.” their capital. Palestinian fire from Gaza during the conflict.
May as thanksgiving for a bountiful harvest, has The worst violence in years came to a halt
become a joyous month-long celebration for “Malaysia calls upon the international According to media reports, thousands of under an Egyptian-brokered truce.
Sabahans from different backgrounds. community to immediately demand that the Israeli settlers staged a flag march on Sunday – Bernama

Hajiji said the racial unity in Sabah is an
important asset that needs to be preserved and
defended, especially for future generations.
– Bernama

Review of export policy on palm kernel cake

KUALA LUMPUR: The Plantation Its minister Datuk Zuraida dietary fat to broilers can be a good chicken feed, Zuraida said the also work with relevant agencies,
Industries and Commodities Kamaruddin said a lot of the substitute for the imported feed that ministry would step up efforts to government-linked companies and
Ministry will hold discussions with commodity is exported to cater to the almost all commercial chicken farms promote the use of PKC as animal feed state governments to urgently look
stakeholders to review its export European cattle industry. use today.” to ensure Malaysia has a sustainable into how it can quickly ensure the
policy on palm kernel cake (PKC) to supply of chickens in the long run. availability of PKC for the poultry
favour the local poultry industry. “Past research has shown that Noting that one reason for soaring industry. – Bernama
feeding fermented PKC and high chicken prices is the high price of She added that the ministry would

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‘Act swiftly to reduce
reliance on imports’

Yeah said the government must ensure
adequate production to meet the nation’s
food security requirements for
the lower-income groups.
From “Any failure to help them

front could lead to health issues
page such as stunted growth among

children caused by
malnutrition.
“Inadequate local production is forcing
the government to source our staple
requirements from neighbouring countries,
such as Thailand and Vietnam,” he added.
Yeah also said the government needs to
build buffer stocks of staple food that can
last two to three months, and sign a
government-to-government agreement
with various countries for such items.
“We must also remember that recent
events have proven that when there is a
problem, governments will prioritise their
citizens by banning exports.
“The government needs to act quickly
and decisively to reduce the nation’s
dependence on imports by promoting local
agriculture.”

Fish prices have generally gone up by about 20%. – HAFIZ SOHAIMI/THESUN Pejuang ‘not interested’
in PM post jostle
Prices go up at wet markets
KOTA BARU: Parti Pejuang Tanah Air
o Traders forced to take measures to cover increased who receives her stocks from a direct supplier, (Pejuang) president Datuk Seri Mukhriz
cost of goods, with further hikes expected said fish prices have risen over the past few Mahathir yesterday said the party would
days, adding that it also depends on the variety only focus on ensuring victory for its
█ BY IMAN MUTTAQIN has remained at RM28 per kilogramme for the and season. candidates in the 15th general election
[email protected] last few days. (GE15) and would not get involved in any
PETALING JAYA: Wet market traders have “For example, if ikan kembung is in season, attempt to topple the government.
been forced to increase prices due to the rising However, he expects a hike in a week the price might be cheaper. But it is expensive
cost of poultry, mutton, beef, seafood and or two. now since it is off-season. He said the party had nothing to do with
vegetables caused by supply and demand the allegation that Bersatu president Tan Sri
issues. “The supply of beef may run short soon and “But generally, fish prices have gone up by Muhyiddin Yassin had secured the support
we might need to increase the price to RM30 about 20% for all varieties. For instance, the of 119 members of Parliament (MP) to be
A visit by theSun to two wet markets in per kg or more. price of white bigeye trevally (ikan nyok putih) reappointed as prime minister.
Petaling Jaya confirmed prices of goods have has risen to RM20 per kg compared to RM13
gone up, with several traders saying the price “Even now, some traders have already previously,” she said, adding that this also “We are not involved in this political
hike would continue in the near to medium increased their price to RM30 per kg. depends on the quantity of fish caught on a move to topple the ruling government or
term and consumers would have to be particular day. change the prime minister. There are only
prepared for it. “The situation is made worse by a shortage four of us, so we will just focus on our
of workers and everything is interrelated. We Meanwhile, a vegetable trader at the Sea preparations for GE15.
A poultry trader who wished to be known receive 700kg to 800kg of beef a day, which is Park wet market said prices fluctuate on a day-
only as Kalyani said the price of chicken has still insufficient because we have a lot of to-day basis. “I think the people are sick and tired of
risen by RM1 per kilogramme due to limited customers,” he said, adding that when such attempts,” he said after attending the
supply. demand increases, suppliers would raise “For example, the price of most vegetables Kelantan Pejuang Retreat Programme,
their prices. dropped by 30% today, but they may increase which was also attended by Pejuang deputy
“Chicken was sold at RM10.50 per kg again tomorrow. president Datuk Marzuki Yahya.
before, but now I am selling it at RM11.50. A seafood trader at the Jalan Othman wet
market who gave his name only as Lee, said “The fluctuating supply and price of Mukhriz, who is also Jerlun MP, was
“I have to increase the price because my the price of standard-sized prawns ranged vegetables are not abnormal. However, some responding to allegations made by Warisan
suppliers have raised the wholesale price due between RM28 and RM35 per kilogramme, vegetables such as cabbage, cauliflower and president Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal that
to the shortage. It has everything to do with adding that large tiger prawns could fetch others are still expensive because they are Muhyiddin had contacted him for support to
supply and demand. about RM54 per kilogramme. supplied from the Selayang wholesale market, be reappointed prime minister. – Bernama
which sets the prices. Also, due to Covid-19,
“We are still unsure if the situation would “Most wet market traders do not put up many vegetable farms faced a worker shortage Sabah planning to
improve in the coming weeks,” she said when their prices as required by the authorities, and and were forced to grow less,” he said. build astro park
met at the Jalan Othman wet market. this can promote profiteering. However,
traders at wet markets continue to sell at Checks at his stall showed cabbage was SANDAKAN: Science, Technology and
A meat trader at the same market, who reasonable prices. Otherwise, they would lose sold at RM4 per kilogramme, cucumber at Innovation Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham
asked not to be named, said the price of beef their regular customers,” he said. RM4.50, spinach at RM6 while mustard greens Baba said Sandakan, located on the east
(sawi) were sold for between RM7.50 and RM8 coast of Sabah, would be the perfect spot for
Fresh seafood dealer Hasziyyanti Yahya, per kilogramme. an astro park to attract astronomy buffs to
observe the night sky.
All prices had increased by between
RM0.50 and RM1 over the past two weeks. “The Sabah Ministry of Science,
Technology and Innovation (SMSTI) has
Govt urged to make Parliament more accountable identified the ideal location for stargazing,
where there is less light pollution,” he said
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia needs for more active public participation in instances of public participation, but were yesterday at the launch of the “Jelajah
institutional reforms to ensure sustainable oversight practices, such as public hearings confined to stimulus packages and frequent Astronomi Pantai Timur Sabah”
public participation, oversight and for certain parliamentary select committees updates on the implementation of the annual programme, adding that the plan could
transparency practices in the budgeting sessions,” she said in a statement yesterday. Budget are currently unavailable to succeed with funding from the Malaysian
process, said Institute for Democracy and the public. Foundation for Innovation and National
Economic Affairs (Ideas) deputy research Sri Murniati was commenting on the 2021 Technology and Innovation Sandbox.
director Sri Murniati Yusuf. Open Budget Survey (OBS) findings, that Malaysia is at 57th place out of 120
showed Malaysia maintained its limited level countries assessed in the 2021 OBS and the He said an astro park in Sandakan was
She said Ideas urges the government to of transparency with the same score of 47 out country’s public participation score increased being planned and a national science centre
speed up measures to make Parliament more of 100 as in 2019. from 17 to 26, the second-highest ranking in would be built in Kota Kinabalu through
professional and accountable in order to Southeast Asia after the Philippines. collaboration between SMSTI and the
achieve major improvements in oversight. “The increase in both oversight and public Science, Technology and Innovation
participation scores was encouraging but Malaysia’s oversight score increased from Ministry.
“Our Parliament needs functioning, fully these improvements may not be sustainable. 31 in 2019 to 39 in 2021. Oversight score
resourced parliamentary select committees, measures the extent to which Parliament and Adham also launched the Space Insight
whereby extensive debate on spending, “They are occasional in nature and are not the National Audit Department can provide Planetarium Golden Heart programme, that
policies and administration can happen more anchored on established practices yet.” independent checks to keep the government aims to make astronomy accessible to the
regularly. accountable for financial management. visually-impaired through Braille books.
She added that the Economic Stimulus – Bernama
“Parliament also needs to have a platform Implementation and Coordination Unit Incorporating demonstrations and
Between National Agencies were outstanding interactive activities, the three-day
programme being held at Dewan
Masyarakat Sandakan ends tomorrow.
– Bernama

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Three HFMD
cases warded: Group offers strategy on
Health DG quality of life for elderly

KUALA LUMPUR: Out of 65,535 cases of o Holistic policy for caring of ageing Malaysians needed classified the country as an “ageing society”.
hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) to preserve community well-being, says association president The World Bank report also said the ageing
reported as of May 28, only three were
admitted to intensive care units (ICU). █ BY ELLY FAZANIZA national ‘job bank’ can be set up (for rate would increase in the coming years, with
[email protected] employers). Initiatives to promote a mindset the portion of the population aged 65 and
Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr Noor PETALING JAYA: A non-profit organisation change among employers, allowing the elderly above projected to double to 14% by 2044, and
Hisham Abdullah said the first and second has presented three proposals – introducing a to work from home and to try out jobs through 20% by 2056, making Malaysian society
cases were admitted to the ICU due to human capital strategy for senior citizens, internships or job trials could promote “super-aged”.
complications of encephalitis (inflammation of encouraging locals to embark on a caregiver inter-generational workplace harmony.”
the brain) and were confirmed to be infected career, and standardising the national Cheah said the government should look
with the enterovirus 71, while the third case caregiving training syllabus – as ways to help Cheah said such a proposal had been raised into jobs that are suitable for the elderly and
was admitted for monitoring after abdominal ageing Malaysians live productively in their in 2018 with former prime minister Tun support employers to modify work-place
surgery. golden years. Dr Mahathir Mohamad, including an idea to practices and job processes.
have a separate ministry meant to look into the
“The third case was transferred to a regular Third Age Media Association founding affairs of senior citizens. “Having training programmes tailored to
ward on May 27 for further monitoring, while president Cheah Tuck Wing said a holistic the management of older workers should
the first and second cases are still under close policy that is geared towards caring for an “Having a ministry for women, family and encompass core topics that include human
monitoring in the ICU,” he said in a statement ageing society is vital to ensure the well-being community development that looks into these resource management, sociological aspects of
yesterday. of the community is protected. areas (instead of just) seniors is impractical ageing and work-place safety,” he said.
and unsustainable. This is because the ageing
Noor Hisham added that as of the last day of This is in addition to recognising that their population is rising rapidly,” he said, adding Malaysian Healthy Ageing Society president
the 21st epidemiological week (May 28), a expertise and experience remain relevant, that a meeting with the ministry’s Welfare Dr Wong Teck Wee had earlier said the quality
total of 65,535 HFMD cases were reported, he told theSun. Department would be held soon to discuss of care for the aged in Malaysia was poor.
which was a 27-fold increase from 2,333 strategies related to the ageing society.
recorded in the same period last year. “The government could redesign jobs to He said Singapore and many western
offer older workers greater flexibility, which He was responding to inquiries about countries have developed mobile nursing care
Selangor has the highest number of cases at includes making training accessible and strategies that the government could and mobile home rehabilitation that enable
18,525 (28.27%), followed by Kuala Lumpur effective for them. implement, seeing that a World Bank research seniors to receive care in the comfort of
and Putrajaya with 8,088 (12.34%), Perak with report released in 2020 found that 7% of their homes.
5,810 (8.87%), Kelantan with 4,905 (7.48%), “Similarly, a dedicated seniors-only Malaysians were aged 65 and above, which
and Sabah 4,077 (6.22%). “Malaysia should set up more daycare
centres where children can send their elderly
Noor Hisham said a total of 1,505 parents before going to work and pick them up
outbreaks were reported, with three states after work. Meanwhile, the elderly person has
recording the highest number, namely Kuala the opportunity to interact with others and
Lumpur and Putrajaya (502 outbreaks or given treatment (for their ailments),” he said.
33.4%), followed by Selangor (172 or 11.4%)
and Perak (168 or 11.2%). Call for tobacco
control measures
“The majority of the outbreaks occurred in gets support
nurseries, kindergartens and pre-schools (913
outbreaks or 61%) followed by private homes KUALA LUMPUR: In conjunction with
(526 or 35%) as well as childcare centres (51 or World No Tobacco Day yesterday, Bone
3%),” he said. Health Alliance Malaysia has expressed
support for the government’s call for action
Outbreaks appear to be exacerbated during towards effective tobacco control measures
the incubation period of the disease. as it is critical to improve bone health.

Noor Hisham stressed the importance of The past two years have greatly affected
gatekeeping screenings on children at the prevention and care of chronic
nurseries, kindergartens and pre-schools, as diseases, especially for silent diseases such
well as other early childhood education centres as osteoporosis.
to detect symptoms of infectious diseases,
including HFMD. While there is no conclusive data
available yet, early reports suggest that the
As of May 29, 1,174 nurseries, kindergartens stress and anxiety of the pandemic has
and preschools were closed, of which 228 caused an increased dependence on
were voluntarily, while 946 premises were substances such as tobacco, and an
closed under the Prevention and Control of increase in smoking among those trying
Infectious Diseases Act 1988. Of the total, 715 to quit.
premises have been reopened after inspections
by the district health office found that Smoking can decrease bone density and
disinfection measures and other preventive increase the risk of fracture, almost
controls have been carried out. – Bernama doubling the risk of hip fracture compared
with non-smokers.
Eleven-year-old Muhammad Kamaruddin is comforted by his mother while being vaccinated at a
clinic in Kuala Nerus, Terengganu yesterday. – BERNAMAPIX “While increased risk of cancer and
cardiovascular disease is the most talked
Over 3m teens given one vaccine dose about, we tend to overlook the ill effects of
smoking on bones,” said Malaysian
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 1,171,888 have received the booster dose, while Osteoporosis Society consultant
children aged between five and 11 or 33% of 22,974,497 or 97.6% have completed two endocrinologist and secretary Assoc Prof
the group in the country have completed doses and 23,251,151 or 98.8% received at Dr Jeyakantha Ratnasingam.
their vaccination under the National least one dose.
Covid-19 Immunisation Programme for “The best thing smokers can do to
Children as of Monday. A total of 10,803 vaccine doses were protect their bones is to quit smoking.
dispensed on Monday, with 5,322 as first Smoking cessation, even later in life, may
Based on the CovidNOW website, a total doses, 3,491 second doses and 1,990 booster help limit smoking-related bone loss,” said
of 1,720,411 children or 48.4% of the group, doses, bringing the cumulative number of Fragility Fracture Network Malaysia
have received at least one dose of the vaccine. doses administered under the immunisation consultant orthopaedic surgeon and
programme to 70,923,930. president Datuk Dr Lee Joon Kiong.
For adolescents aged between 12 and 17,
2,913,596 or 93.6% have completed the According to the Health Ministry Github “Smoking during the years of
vaccination, while 3,010,184 or 96.7% have portal, four deaths were recorded with two bone-building puts a person at risk of
received at least one vaccine dose. cases in Kedah and one each in Malacca and osteoporosis later in life.” – Bernama
Negri Sembilan. – Bernama
A total of 16,096,363 adults or 68.4%

National laureate Zaharah Nawawi dies

KUALA LUMPUR: National laureate Zaharah influenced and inspired him. Zaharah honed her writing skills at the age
Nawawi passed away at KPJ Rawang Specialist “Despite her pain, especially during her of 12.
Hospital in Selangor at 7.55am yesterday,
believed to be due to cancer. She was 82. final days, she was always cheerful and enjoyed Her highest recognition was the Southeast
the company of relatives, especially the Asian Writers Award, which she received in
The news was shared by her nephew, Mohd younger generation who came to visit her,” September 1996 in Bangkok, Thailand for her
Fadhil Jaffar, via a post on his Facebook page said Mohd Fadhil. novel Anugerah. She was also the recipient of
yesterday. the Johor Darul Ta’zim Literary Prize in 1999.
Born in Kampung Parit Jawa, Mukim – Bernama
Mohd Fadhil said she had greatly Empat, Batu Pahat in Johor on May 5, 1940,

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‘Suicide prevention needs human touch’

o Safety nets, sensors and other avoidance prevention programmes, for workshops with media practitioners, operators on what to look out for
features may only delay the attempt: Expert instance, the Penang Suicide healthcare workers and the public on when monitoring CCTV.
Prevention Committee (PSPC), mental health.”
█ BY SURAYA ALI human interaction-based which consists of psychologists and “We will create an emergency
[email protected] programmes might be more mental health practitioners in the Phee said Penang Chief Minister response team to handle suicide
effective,” he said when commenting state. Chow Kon Yeow had ordered a attempts. The team will use
PETALING JAYA: Safety nets, sensors on the spate of suicide attempts in review of all programmes on mental motorcycles for quick responses.
and suicide avoidance features may the past month, which made the “They meet every fortnight to health, suicide prevention and other
delay a suicide attempt but the only Penang Bridge a hotspot for the discuss causes, preventive measures related issues in the state. “In the mid-term, Artificial
preventive measure for such crime. and remedial actions for issues such Intelligence (AI) in the form of
incidents is the human touch. Mohamad Fahmi said if someone as stress, depression and general “We have contacted Project sensors that can alert staff of unusual
Mara University of Technology decides to commit suicide at some mental health.” Lebuhraya Utara Selatan, the Penang movements as they monitor the
Communications Engineering stage, they would most likely be Bridge operator, the Fire and Rescue bridge from the office will be
Department head Dr Mohamad successful. Phee said last year, the state Department, and other relevant installed.
Fahmi Hussin said engineers may “The idea is to help them change launched the Penang Care Society agencies to discuss a course of
come up with the latest gadgets and their mind before committing the (PCS), a group of mental health action,” he said, adding that the state “The Fire and Rescue Department,
technologies but it will not be able to act.” advocates that includes psychiatrists has listed three phases of suicide too, will have two bases on the island
prevent suicidal thoughts. Penang Environment, Welfare from Putrajaya. prevention measures, specifically for and on the mainland that are closer
“From a technological and Caring Society executive the Penang Bridge. to the bridge. They will include
perspective, suicide prevention councillor Phee Boon Poh said the “We work closely with volunteer firefighters to improve
mechanisms are limited. Rather, state has many active suicide Befrienders, they have an office here, “In the short term, closed-circuit response times. We will place posters
and have a 24-hour hotline for those television (CCTV) cameras with an with information on hotline numbers
who wish to talk about their issues.” audio system and a safety net will be to call at strategic locations along the
installed along the bridge. The bridge,” he said.
Phee said PCS organises many proposal is pending PLUS’s
free talks on topics involving mental agreement.” Phee said they are also discussing
health. long-term solutions using AI but that
Phee said PSPC is willing to train will be revealed at a later stage.
“The PSPC has held several

Court decision to dismiss iGuru suit expected 1.35 tonnes
of ketum
PETALING JAYA: Questioning the Constitution,” he said. filed suits challenging the existence of leaves seized
constitutionality of vernacular schools is akin to Chua also said multistream education vernacular schools for reasons known only to
questioning the harmony of all citizens, said themselves. ALOR SETAR: The Kedah police detained
MCA Kelantan state liaison committee should be maintained and optimised instead of two men and seized 1.35 tonnes of ketum
chairman Chua Hock Kuan. being challenged. “The contributions of vernacular schools leaves in an operation dubbed Op
towards nation building can be seen by people Bersepadu Luaran at the south-bound
Chua, who is also MCA Youth vice- “The Kuala Lumpur High Court also across generations. We should continue to Gurun rest and recreation (R&R) area
chairman, said the Kota Baru High Court’s recognised the constitutionality of vernacular optimise and strengthen vernacular schools along the North-South Expressway last
decision to dismiss the suit by Pertubuhan schools at the end of last year. Sunday’s ruling is and not challenge them.” night.
Ikatan Guru-guru Muslim Malaysia (iGuru) was the second time the High Court has delivered
expected. such a judgment. He said after iGuru filed a suit, the MCA Kedah Traffic Investigation and
engaged legal counsel Datuk Ben Chan and Enforcement Department chief Supt
They had sought to declare vernacular “We hope Malaysians accept vernacular collaborated with Chinese and Tamil education Mohd Mahiri Hussin said the men, both
schools as inconsistent with the Federal schools as their legitimacy is affirmed by the and language bodies. aged 36, were detained at about 11.30pm.
Constitution. High Court’s rulings. No more appeals should
be filed to challenge the constitutional right to “MCA stands with multiracial organisations “A patrol team spotted a lorry being
“The ruling was not merely a victory for any education in one’s mother tongue. in seeking to clarify and affirm the status of driven in a suspicious manner at the
single race but for all Malaysians in upholding vernacular schools. We will continue to uphold Gurun R&R and flagged it down for
harmony, peace, multiculturalism and the “Vernacular schools have existed before the constitutional right to pursue an education inspection.
tenets and noble spirit of the Federal independence and their legal status can’t be in one’s own mother tongue.”– Bernama
questioned. Regrettably, certain groups have “Police found 135 black plastic bags of
what is believed to be ketum leaves
Four arrested in weighing 1.35 tonnes.”
funeral services
graft probe Mohd Mahiri said the two suspects
were believed to have obtained the ketum
SHAH ALAM: The Malaysian Anti- The three health workers remanded for five days from yesterday to assist in the graft probe involving funeral leaves from Pokok Sena to be sent to
Corruption Commission (MACC) arrangements. – BERNAMAPIX Kluang and Johor Baru.
arrested four staff members of a
hospital in the state yesterday on “They have been taken to the Kuala
suspicion of soliciting and Muda district police headquarters for
accepting bribes of between further investigation under Section 30 (3)
RM1,000 and RM5,000 each for of the Poisons Act 1952.”
work related to funeral arrangement
services. Mohd Mahiri said the operation, which
started at 9pm, involved nine officers and
According to an MACC source, 56 personnel from the state Traffic
two of the suspects are assistant Investigation and Enforcement
health officers and the other two are Department, Road Transport Department
assistant medical officers aged (RTD), National Anti-Drugs Agency
between 35 and 41. (AADK), Department of Environment and
PLUS Malaysia Bhd.
The source said the suspects
were arrested at about 6pm when “The police also issued 52 summonses
they came to the Selangor MACC to road users for various traffic offences.
office to give their statements,
adding that they were believed to “A total of 24 summonses were issued
have solicited and accepted bribes by RTD for various traffic offences such
from certain individuals in return as carrying excess load and driving with an
for the individuals to secure jobs expired licence.
related to funeral arrangement
services from 2018 until last year. “Urine tests carried out by AADK on 33
individuals found six of them positive for
Meanwhile, Selangor MACC methamphetamines and heroin,” he said.
director Datuk Alias Salim – Bernama
confirmed the arrests and said the
case was being investigated under Man arrested with
Section 17 (a) of the MACC Act 2009. 7kg of syabu

Three of the suspects were TAWAU: Police arrested a local man and
yesterday brought to the Shah Alam seized 7kg of syabu estimated to be worth
magistrate’s court which ordered RM258,948 in two raids here on May 25.
them to be remanded for five days.
Tawau district police chief ACP Jasmin
The fourth suspect, a 41-year-old Husin said the 20-year-old suspect was
assistant medical officer, was arrested in Jalan Stephen Tan at 2.10pm,
released on MACC bail on health while the drugs were found in two plastic
grounds after providing his bags in a loud speaker in a shophouse at
statement. Batu 3 Jalan Apas at 3.40pm on the same
day.
On May 27, two assistant health
officers aged 40 and 42 were The drugs were believed to have been
remanded for five days by MACC to smuggled into the state via courier service,
assist in investigation into the case. he said yesterday.
– Bernama
He added that the suspect was under
remand for drug trafficking. – Bernama

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TAIPEI: China has made the second China sends 30 planes Tobacco industry
largest incursion into Taiwan’s air into Taiwan air zone slammed as
defence zone this year, with Taipei biggest polluters
reporting 30 aircraft entering the oIncursion is ‘solemn warning’ toTaipei US Congress, although has yet to
area, including more than 20 fighter for collusion with US become law. GENEVA: The tobacco industry is a
jets. The largest was on Jan 23, when far greater threat than many realise as
39 planes entered Taiwan’s air break decades of US policy when in The US is Taiwan’s most “As a result, the US Department of it is one of the world’s biggest
defence identification zone. response to a question on a visit to important international supporter Defence is now proactively planning polluters, from leaving mountains of
Japan, he said Washington would and arms supplier, despite the lack cooperation between the US waste to driving global warming, the
Taiwan’s defence ministry said on defend Taiwan militarily if it is of formal diplomatic ties. National Guard and Taiwan’s World Health Organisation (WHO)
Monday it had scrambled its own attacked by China. But the White defence forces,” Tsai said, without charged yesterday.
aircraft and deployed air defence House has since insisted its policy of China’s military said last week it giving details.
missile systems to monitor the latest “strategic ambiguity” over whether had recently conducted an exercise WHO accused the industry of
Chinese activity. it would intervene has not changed. around Taiwan as a “solemn Taiwanese media has previously causing widespread deforestation,
warning” against its “collusion” with reported that Taiwan could partner diverting badly needed land and
In recent years, Beijing has begun Meanwhile, Taiwan President the US. with Hawaii’s National Guard for the water in poor countries away from
sending large sorties into Taiwan’s Tsai Ing-wen said yesterday the US programme. food production, spewing out plastic
defence zone to signal was planning on a “cooperation” Meeting visiting US Senator and chemical waste as well as
dissatisfaction, and to keep Taipei’s between its National Guard and Tammy Duckworth at her office in “We look forward to closer and emitting millions of tonnes of carbon
ageing fighter fleet regularly stressed. Taiwan’s military, to deepen security Taipei, Tsai noted that Duckworth deeper Taiwan-US cooperation on dioxide.
ties in the face of the rising threat was one of the main sponsors of the matters of regional security,”
Self-ruled democratic Taiwan from China. Taiwan Partnership Act, which had Tsai said. In its report released on World
lives under the constant threat of received bipartisan support in the No-Tobacco Day, the United Nations
invasion by China, which views the Duckworth added that she was agency called for the tobacco industry
island as its territory and has vowed visiting to reiterate that her country to be held to account and foot the bill
to one day seize it, by force if stands with Taiwan, and that there for the cleanup.
necessary. was “tremendous” support for the
island from US lawmakers. – AFP The report, “Tobacco: Poisoning
The US last week accused Beijing our planet”, looks at the impacts of the
of raising tensions over the island, whole cycle, from the growth of plants
with Secretary of State Antony to the manufacturing of tobacco
Blinken specifically mentioning products, to consumption and waste.
aircraft incursions as an example of
“increasingly provocative rhetoric While tobacco’s health impacts
and activity”. have been well documented for
decades, with smoking still causing
Blinken’s remarks came after US more than eight million deaths
President Joe Biden appeared to worldwide every year, the report
focuses on the broader environmental
Relief as Shanghai ends Covid-19 lockdown consequences.

SHANGHAI: Shanghai authorities ruthlessly enforced lockdown that can go back to work. close contacts. The end of the BRIEFS The findings are “quite
yesterday began dismantling fences has caused income losses, stress and “Now that I’m going back to work lockdown brings relief, but is also met devastating”, Ruediger Krech, WHO
around housing compounds and despair to millions struggling to with apprehension. China is alone director of health promotion, told
ripping police tape off public squares access food or get emergency so suddenly, I feel a little nervous,” among major countries enforcing an AFP, slamming the industry as “one of
and buildings, to the relief of the city’s healthcare. said resident Joseph Mak, who works uncompromising “zero Covid” policy the biggest polluters that we know of”.
25 million residents, before a painful in education. “It is hard to believe it is that aims to eradicate all outbreaks as
two-month lockdown is lifted at The prolonged isolation has actually happening.” soon as they occur at just about The industry is responsible for the
midnight. fuelled public anger and rare protests any cost. loss of some 600 million trees each
inside Shanghai and battered the The easing of curbs applies only to year, while tobacco growing and
On Monday evening, some of the city’s manufacturing and export- those in low-risk areas, or about 22.5 Todd Pearson, managing director production uses 200,000ha of land
people allowed out of their heavy economy, disrupting supply million people. Residents will still of Camel Hospitality Group, which and 22 billion tonnes of water
compounds for brief walks took chains in China and around the have to wear masks and are operates eight restaurants, four bars annually, the report found. It also
advantage of suspended traffic to world, and slowing international discouraged from gathering. and three gyms in Shanghai and emits around 84 million tonnes of
congregate for a beer and ice-cream trade. neighbouring Suzhou, is wary. carbon dioxide, it said. – AFP
on deserted streets, but there was a Dining inside restaurants remains
sense of wariness and anxiety among Life is set to return to something banned. Shops can operate at 75% His restaurants are only allowed to ALL VICTIMS OF NEPAL
residents. more like normal from today, when capacity. Gyms will reopen later. do deliveries. “I’m hopeful they will PLANE CRASH FOUND
the passes issued by residential Residents will have to get Covid tests rush things along quickly to restart
Most will be stuck indoors again buildings for people to go out for a every 72 hours to take public the economy. I’m not sure many KATHMANDU: The bodies of all 22
until midnight, as they have been for few hours will be scrapped, public transport and enter public venues. businesses or the people can handle people, including 19 passengers
the past two months under a transport will resume and residents much more,” Pearson said. – Reuters and three crew members, who
Tough quarantine is still in store were on board a plane that
for anyone testing positive and their crashed into a Himalayan
mountainside in Nepal two days
Workers ago have been recovered, an
dismantle official said yesterday. Two
barriers at a Germans, four Indians and 16
residential area Nepalis were on the De Havilland
as the city Canada DHC-6-300 Twin Otter
prepares to aircraft which crashed 15 minutes
end the after taking off from the tourist
lockdown in town of Pokhara, 125km west of
Shanghai Kathmandu, on Sunday morning.
yesterday. The plane was bound for
– REUTERSPIX Jomsom, a popular tourist and
pilgrimage, on what should have
Australia’s Labour party to govern outright been a 20-minute flight.
“Rescuers have recovered all 22
SYDNEY: Australia’s centre-left voting had kept the final tally to pass legislation, although it will ministry of himself, Penny Wong, bodies from the crash site,” Deo
Labour party has secured enough uncertain 10 days after the election. still need to win additional support Jim Chalmers, Katy Gallagher and Chandra Lal Karna, a spokesman
seats in the lower house of for legislation in Parliament’s upper Richard Marles, less than two days for the Civil Aviation Authority of
Parliament to govern in its own right, Addressing a televised media house. after the election so he could attend Nepal told Reuters.
the country’s new prime minister conference yesterday evening, a previously scheduled meeting of
said yesterday, letting it form Prime Minister Anthony Albanese “Australians have placed their the Quad grouping in Japan, which TAIWAN AIR FORCE
government without the support of said that Labour had won 77 seats, a trust in us and that brings with it an also includes the US, India SUFFERS 2ND CRASH
independents or minority parties. majority in the 151-seat House of enormous responsibility to deliver and Japan.
Representatives. on the commitments that we made, TAIPEI: A Taiwanese jet trainer
Although the previous the commitments for which we have Albanese confirmed Marles as crashed yesterday, killing the
Conservative coalition government Securing a majority lowers the a clear mandate as part of a majority deputy prime minister, Wong as pilot, the defence ministry said,
conceded almost immediately after risk for Labour that it would have to Labour government,” Albanese told foreign minister, Chalmers as the second fatal accident the air
the May 21 vote, close results in negotiate with a group of 16 the Labour’s parliamentary team. treasurer, and Gallagher as finance force has experienced in 2022.
some seats and high levels of postal crossbenchers – mostly climate- minister. – Reuters The ministry said the AT-3 jet
focused independents and Greens – Albanese had named an interim crashed during a training
mission from the Gangshan air
base in the southern city of
Kaohsiung and the body of the
pilot had already been found.
The AT-3 is a domestically-
developed advanced trainer that
first flew in 1980 and can carry
weapons. President Tsai Ing-wen
is “deeply saddened” by the loss
and has instructed the Defence
Ministry to investigate what
happened, her office added in a
statement. – Reuters

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oBipartisangroup workingonpossibleareas one used 10 days earlier in Buffalo, evening, according to the Gun Chris Murphy of Connecticut told TV
of compromise, including raising age for New York. Violence Archive website. interviewers on Sunday, adding that
purchase of firearms, but not outright ban bipartisan “serious negotiations”
Uvalde’s first funerals were set Gun-control advocates hoped the were underway.
WASHINGTON: US President Joe getting more rational about it.” yesterday, with others scheduled shock over the Uvalde tragedy,
Biden, who visited the small town of A bipartisan group of US through mid-June. The huge number coming even as people in Buffalo Biden said he is deliberately “not
Uvalde in Texas, about an hour’s drive of victims, many with horrific were burying victims of the attack negotiating with any of the
from the Mexico border earlier in the lawmakers worked through the wounds, has left the town’s two there, may finally prompt politicians Republicans yet”, but added: “I know
weekend, has responded to Memorial Day weekend to pursue funeral homes turning to embalmers to act. what happened when we had rational
desperate calls for weapons reform. possible areas of compromise. and morticians from across Texas action before on gun regulation”.
for help. A few key lawmakers, including a
“I’ve been pretty motivated all They were reportedly focusing on Democratic senator involved in the “It did significantly cut down mass
along to act on guns,” Biden told laws to raise the age for gun One anonymous donor pledged weekend talks in Washington, have murders.”
reporters on Monday. purchases or to allow police to US$175,000 (RM766,000) to help expressed guarded optimism that the
remove guns from people deemed at cover funeral costs, said Texas group may make progress, even in the Mourners in Uvalde have echoed
“I’m going to continue to push,” he risk, but not on an outright ban on Governor Greg Abbott. face of deep resistance from most calls for change.
said, adding: “I think things have high-powered rifles like the weapon Republicans and some rural-state
gotten so bad that everybody is used last Tuesday in Uvalde or the The country’s Memorial Day Democrats. “At the end of the day, if this child
weekend was marked by yet more cannot even sip a glass of wine
graphic violence. “There are more Republicans because he is too young, then guess
interested in talking about finding a what? He is too young to purchase a
At least 132 gun deaths and 329 path forward this time than I have firearm,” said Pamela Ellis, who
injuries were recorded nationwide seen since Sandy Hook,” Senator travelled from Houston to pay her
from last Saturday to Monday respects. – AFP

Canada proposes freeze on handgun sales BRIEFS PARIS DEMANDS PROBE OVER
JOURNALIST’S DEATH
OTTAWA: Canada has introduced a The handgun freeze would contain 1,500 models of assault weapons, like the
legislation to implement a “national freeze” exceptions, including for elite sport AR-15 rifle, two years ago in the wake of a PARIS: France’s new foreign minister
on the sale and purchase of handguns as shooters, Olympic athletes and security mass shooting in Portapique, Nova Scotia – Catherine Colonna has called for an
part of a gun control package that would guards. Canadians who already own a move some firearms owners say they are investigation into the death of a French
also limit magazine capacities and ban handguns would be allowed to keep them. contesting in court. journalist in Ukraine. According to Anadolu
some toys that look like guns. Agency, Foreign Minister Catherine
Authorities do not expect a run on Speaking alongside Trudeau, Public Colonna described the death of 32-year-old
The new legislation, which resurrects handguns in anticipation of the freeze, in Safety Minister Marco Mendicino Frederic Leclerc-Imhoff, who worked for
some measures that were shelved last year part because they are so heavily regulated confirmed the “imminent launch of the French news channel BFMTV, as a “double
amid a national election, comes just a week already, an official said in a briefing. initial phase” of a programme to buy back crime which targets a humanitarian
after a gunman killed 19 children and two and compensate owners of such weapons. convoy and a journalist”. “I am deeply
teachers in their classroom in Uvalde, Canada has stronger gun legislation than saddened and shocked by the death of
Texas. the United States, but while its gun While the Liberals have a minority of our compatriot, killed by a Russian
homicide rate is less than one-fifth the US seats in Parliament, the legislation could bombardment on a humanitarian
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told rate, it is higher than that of other rich pass with the support of the left-leaning operation while exercising his duty to
reporters the new measures were needed as countries and has been rising. In 2020, it New Democratic Party. inform,” she said in a tweet. – Reuters
gun violence was increasing. was five times Australia’s rate.
The planned legislation would prevent HURRICANE AGATHA LASHES
“We need only look south of the border The rate in each of 2020 and 2017 was the anyone subject to a protection order or who SOUTHERN MEXICO
to know that if we do not take action firmly country’s highest since at least 1997, has engaged in domestic violence or
and rapidly, it gets worse and gets more according to Statistics Canada. stalking from obtaining or keeping a PUERTO ESCONDIDO: Authorities worked
difficult to counter,” he said. firearms licence.– Reuters overnight into yesterday to clear highways
Canada banned the sale and use of some blocked by mudslides along Mexico’s
southern coast as Tropical Storm Agatha
barrelled down on the country, bringing
torrential rains and strong winds. Agatha
made landfall as a Category Two hurricane
on Monday afternoon, touching down with
105 miles per hour winds (169km per hour)
near the beach town of Puerto Angel on the
Pacific coast. By Monday evening Agatha
weakened to a tropical storm, according to
the US National Hurricane Centre, which
maintained a warning of life-threatening
flash floods and mudslides in Oaxaca state.
Rain caused mud and rocks to slide into two
highways in Oaxaca, blocking access to at
least one area of the state. – Reuters

An evacuation convoy travels along a damaged road from Russian troop-occupied Kupiansk town on the outskirts of Kharkiv, amid Russia’s attack on BRAZIL PRESIDENT VIEWS
Ukraine. – REUTERSPIX DISASTER ZONE

Washington rules out sending rockets to Kyiv RECIFE: President Jair Bolsonaro sent his
condolences to the families of 91 people
who died in torrential rains in northeastern
Brazil, as rescue workers continued to
search for victims. Releasing an updated
toll, authorities said 26 people remained
missing in the region around the city of
Recife, where days of downpours triggered
flooding and landslides that swept away
virtually everything in their path. Bolsonaro
posted a video on Twitter that showed him
flying in a helicopter over a disaster zone
where floodwater still inundated large
areas and gashes of mud scarred hillsides,
where houses once stood. “I tried to land,
but the pilots’ recommendation was that,
given the instability of the soil, we could
have an accident,” the president told
reporters. “Our top priority is comforting
the families.” – AFP

WASHINGTON/KYIV: As Europe announced France will “continue to reinforce arms without long-range strike capabilities. BIDS INVITED FOR NEW
new sanctions on Moscow, Washington took a deliveries”, Colonna said at a press conference Kyiv has asked the US for mobile batteries ASIAN CUP HOST
cautious line regarding weaponry for Ukraine. with her Ukrainian counterpart Dmytro
Kuleba. of long-range rockets, the M270 MLRS and the KUALA LUMPUR: Asian football’s governing
US President Joe Biden said he would not M142 Himars, which can launch multiple body invited bids yestersday to stage the
send rocket systems that could hit Russian Colonna is the highest-ranking French rockets at the same time with a range of up to 2023 Asian Cup after China withdrew as
territory, despite urgent requests from Kyiv for official to visit the capital since Russia’s 187 miles (300km), eight times or more the hosts because of the coronavirus, with
such weapons. invasion began on Feb 24. distance of artillery in the field. This could give Japan a possible replacement. The Asian
Ukrainian forces the ability to reach targets far Football Confederation (AFC) set a deadline
“We are not going to send to Ukraine rocket “This should never have happened,” she behind Russian lines. of June 30 for members to submit new bids,
systems that can strike into Russia,” Biden told told reporters. after which officials will make a decision on
reporters in Washington. The MLRS “is really the weapon that we the host. In May, the AFC said that China
Meanwhile, Republican Senator Lindsey badly need”, Dmytro said last week at the had pulled out as the country pursues a
Ukraine has received extensive military aid, Graham said the Biden administration’s World Economic Forum, where he pressed zero-Covid policy. Japan Football
with US legislators approving another US$40 “decision not to send these weapons is a Western allies for heavy weapons. Association chairman Kozo Tashima
billion (RM175 billion) assistance package in betrayal of Ukraine and democracy itself”. recently told local media that his country
May. Biden’s comments came as new US Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s had “sounded out” about holding the
ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink – filling a “Apparently, once again the Biden advisor Mykhailo Podoliak echoed the call in a tournament next year. – AFP
position vacant since 2019 – and French Administration is intimidated by Russian recent tweet, saying, “It is hard to fight when
Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna both rhetoric,” he said on Twitter. you are attacked from a 70km distance and
arrived in Kyiv on Monday. have nothing to fight back with.” – AFP
A US official said later that dispatching the
M270 MLRS was still under consideration, but

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ACCOUNTING for 57% of all
financially motivated cybercrime, Digital Risk Protection team in Apac at forms on a page with a user’s personal data, Jorij Abraham, General Manager at
the scam industry is becoming Group-IB. extracted from browser cookies. Global Anti-Scam Alliance and
more structured and involves more “We identified somewhere between 75 and Scamadviser, said that scammers were
and more parties divided into hierarchical 110 scam groups last year, and the average Hey, username, let’s talk quickly becoming more and more
groups, according to cybersecurity global number of cybercriminals per group was 10 Digitalisation is the main global trend. A scam professional and that the number of
leader Group-IB members. The average number of scam links is no exception, and the fact that the number of reported scams had increased from 139 to
per group reached 100. SaaS helped grow not internet users increased up to 4.95 billion in 266 million (93%).
The number of such groups jumped to a only fraudsters’ appetites but also the industry 2021 contributed to this.
record high of 390, which is 3.5 times more itself.” Moreover, the number of social media users “The number of cybercrimes is growing
than last year when the maximum number of and unique mobile phone users has also grown every year. We must stay ahead of
active groups was close to 110. Do you like traffic like scammers and has reached 4.62 billion (up scammers. To do so, anyone involved in the
do? 10% compared with 2020). cybersecurity market must share their
Due to SaaS (Scam-as-a-Service), in 2021 “The numberThe number of websites used for In 2021, 48.15% of scam knowledge and data with one another. Only
the number of cybercriminals in one scam schemes started with an active in this way will we be able to win,” Jorij said.
gang increased 10 times compared to 2020 purchasing and providing “grey”
and now reaches 100. of cybercrimesand illegal traffic increased by 1.5 dialogue with the victim, experts “With the appearance of more data and
concluded. new technologies such as deepfakes, scams
Traffic has become the circulatory system times. Scammers refused to create have become very difficult to identify.”
of scam projects and the number of websites is growingand maintain their resources. There was also a trend to
used for purchasing and providing “grey” Their task was only to attract simplify scam end-pages, with The hype in the public space worldwide
and illegal traffic that lures victims into every year. Wetraffic to third-party resources scammers actively shifting for metaverses has been growing, so
fraudulent schemes has increased by 1.5 towards spreading scam analysts expect the number of scams in
times. owned by other scammers for a proposals via legitimate metaverses to increase.
must stayfee when the theft of money was platforms such as Facebook and
Scammers are going into 2022 on a new The same situation applies to
level of scam attack automation: no more successful. cryptocurrencies and non-fungible tokens,
non-targeted users. Scammers are now “Scammers are now focused ahead of Instagram. where scams are already highly popular.
attracting specific groups of victims to on attracting targeted traffic. In scammers. To The reasons for using social
increase conversion rates. the past, their schemes were do so, anyone The use of deepfakes and voicefakes will
aimed at unsuitable users who involved in the media are simple. First, it’s the also increase – they are among the most
Social media are more often becoming were brought to a fraudulent best way to inspire trust. Second, common scam methods.
the first point of contact between scammers resource, but since 2021 the social media services are
and their potential victims. strategy has changed drastically. insufficiently moderated. Experts predict that de-anonymisation
Scammers now attract specific tools will be used for blackmailing and
During the Digital Risk Summit 2022 groups of victims to increase In the Asia Pacific region, victim personalisation.
online conference, which was divided into cybersecurityconversion rates. The only social media became the number Special scams for special days
analytical and technology-related streams, one channel for the distribution Scammers continued using special days and
Group-IB shared the findings of its research platform for selling ‘grey’ and of scams – 75.4% of all scams situations as occasions for fraud: Black
into various scam schemes, obtained with market mustillegal traffic earns on average were observed in social media. Friday, government schemes, Health Day
the help of neural networks and ML-based Instagram turned out to be the offers, and so on.
scoring systems incorporated in the Group- US$2,758 per week from one offer scammers’ favourite platform in
IB Digital Risk Protection platform, which is share theirto sell illegal traffic,” Rozhnov Apac. Moreover, human resources was one of
designed to mitigate external digital risks to Brand impersonation scams the main scam topics: more than 150 (per
intellectual property and brand identity. added. month) fraudulent pages connected to
knowledge“The statistics relating to grey on social media are gaining searching for work were created between
Conference participants included, among momentum as legitimate October and December 2021.
others, the United Nations International and illegal traffic on one platform,
Computing Centre, Scamadviser (a global and data withwhich was taken as an example by companies more often interact Investment fund scams were also highly
independent project) and Ebank (Egypt). with their customers via this popular in 2021: for example, one group
analysts, showed that India, US channel. caused US$66.2 million in damages in the
Scam ‘almighty’ and Vietnam are the main one another. Another driving force is the Apac region.
With more and more Internet users falling countries where the platform is Only in this
victim to cybercrime every day, fraudsters distributed.” way will we be overall increase in the number of In many cases, popular brands and
prefer good old techniques such as phishing able to win. social media users in Apac in celebrities were used to attract victims, and
(18%), scams and fraud (57%), and malware There was no weak URL 2021. the method still works well.
infections and reputational attacks (25%). In targeting. Experts noted a strong
2021, scams were the most common type of trend toward the use of improved In 2021, the share of social Due to the global health situation, the
cybercrime. URL targeting: a valid one-off media as the major channel for number of Covid-19 scams increased,
URL, available strictly for a scammers in the Asia-Pacific was especially relating to fraudulent vaccines
The number of brand-impersonating particular user at a specific growing up until the fourth and Covid certificates.
scam resources created per month also moment in time, targeted a quarter.
increased. In the Middle East, the Asia specific audience. Experts believe the decrease More than 7.5 million subscribers for
Pacific, and Europe, analysts noted an Personalised URLs usually include not only was primarily due to the growing awareness of groups providing fake Covid-related
increase of 150%, 83%, and 89% respectively. a timestamp and hash, but also geolocation scammers’ tactics on social media. documents were found.
information, the operating system version, the However, scammers are quick at adapting
Following hacker groups successfully browser type, and the name of the internet and improving their tactics and schemes. Group-IB is one of the leading providers of
attacking business and government provider. Group-IB experts believe that share of social solutions dedicated to detecting and
organisations worldwide, scammers have There was also no weak content media scams will keep growing in 2022.
adopted their methods to improve their personalisation. The trends identified by experts were also preventing cyberattacks, identifying online
schemes. Fraudsters used improved content confirmed by the company’s partners that also fraud, investigating high-tech crimes and
personalisation with auto-completed web took part in the Summit.
Chaotic loners attract organised criminal protecting intellectual property. Comments:
gangs with SaaS. [email protected]

“A strong trend that we observed in 2021
was no-frills scammers merging into groups
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villains,” says Ilia Rozhnov, Head of the

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SPEAK UP

RUKUN NEGARA: THE PRINCIPLES THE OBJECTIVES

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

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

COMMENT by Muzaffar Syar Mallow

English needs to be learned and mastered

IT is challenging to escape the and development of our nation. It is true that as well as in trade, and there are at of the main reasons why many of our
dominance of the English It is true that as Malaysians, we as Malaysians, least a billion people who are learning local graduates are unable to secure
language in our world today. For we should be it presently. immediate employment.
centuries, English has become a should be proud of our national proud of our
Lingua franca or a bridging language language, Bahasa Malaysia. However national That makes English the largest Knowing English increases our
that has grown alongside cross- at the same time, we shouldn’t deny language, language by number of speakers. chances of getting a good job in a
border trade, diplomacy and culture. the importance of English if we want Bahasa multinational company within
to ensure quick progress and Malaysia. Interesting also is the fact that due Malaysia or even finding work abroad.
It is not proper for anyone to use development for ourselves and the However at the to the influence of Hollywood on
English as an excuse or reason for nation. same time, we global media, a plethora of movies, Politicians should not make the
their failure to achieve anything in shouldn’t deny TV shows and popular songs are use of English an issue just so they
their life or failure to guide their Historically, English is a language the importance written in English. can gain political mileage and
country to better progress and that began in Anglo-Saxon England. of English if we undermine its importance.
development. want to ensure If we can speak English, we
It was originally from the Anglo- quick progress wouldn’t need to rely on translations They need to be more responsible
There is nothing wrong with Frisian and Old Saxon dialects. and develop- and subtitles anymore to enjoy our and realise its importance for the
English or other languages for that English is now used as a global ment for favourite books, songs, movies and people and the nation to achieve
matter. language. ourselves and TV shows. progress and ensure a better future.
the nation
Instead of pointing fingers at the Currently, there are about 375 English is also a particularly Instead of finding ways to deny the
language, they should blame million native English speakers important language online with much importance of English to the people,
themselves when they are faced with (people who use it as their first of the internet content written in the they need to find ways to strengthen
a failure or setback. language) worldwide. language. their proficiency in the language.

Our failure to bring success to English is the only official language It is also important when Besides aggressively strengthening
ourselves or the country is because of or one of the official languages of travelling, going for a holiday and our national language, our leaders
our inability to carry out necessary nearly 60 countries. carrying out commerce and business also need to find ways for our people
and constructive change, and our activities. to learn and master English at the
failure to adapt to the new modern It is also the main language of same time. Such strengthening efforts
world, not due to the use of any more countries in the world than any Since English is spoken in so many should be carried out at early age.
language, including English. other. It is the primary language in the different countries there are
UK, Ireland, the US, Canada, thousands of educational settings like Students in schools and
Besides Bahasa Malaysia, English Australia, and New Zealand. schools, colleges and universities that universities should be encouraged to
is one of the many beautiful offer their programmes in English. master the language.
languages that exist and needs to be It is also one of the official
learned and mastered by all. languages in Singapore, India, Hong It is also true that while we have The country’s leaders also need to
Kong, and South Africa and is widely other languages that are also equally set a good example to the young and
English is also an international spoken in parts of the Caribbean, important and have made a society by using English when the
language that is used by millions of Africa and South Asia. significant mark on the international need arises.
people around the globe. stage in recent years, such as
In 2005, it was estimated that there Mandarin and Arabic, the importance Our leaders should never shy away
It is the main language of were over two billion English of English cannot be overlooked as it from using English in their daily lives
knowledge and science that is crucial speakers. English is the first foreign still has a strong influence and and at work.
for our progress and development. language for most learners who have position on the international arena in
another main language. our world today. If our leaders find it difficult to use
Though English is indeed the English, they should strive to further
language of our former British It is the official language of the In many working sectors, many improve their use of the language
colonisers, we must not become too United Nations, the European Union employers also prefer to employ instead of condemning and criticising
emotionally attached to this historical and many other international individuals who have not only it.
sentiment and simply deny the organisations. mastered their native language, but Muzaffar Syah Mallow is an associate
importance and use of English as an also have a strong command of
international language as it plays a About 220 million people use it as English. professor at the Faculty of Syariah
significant part in our daily lives as their second language. As mentioned and Laws (FSU) in Universiti Sains
well as contributing to the progress earlier, it is the most important It is crucial for us to realise that our Islam Malaysia (USIM). Comments:
language of science and technology. inability to master English is also one
[email protected]
It is often used in work and travel

Ordinary people pay high price for Europe’s drug laws

█ BY BORZOU DARAGAHI way products are sold by Romanian hemp products in downtown He describes a friend who was said Dide. “We’re talking about a
CRISTIAN Dide knew that his businesses and European Bucharest. The shop, called suffering from full-blown Aids, and problem of the rule of law.”
politically motivated stunt of businesses and the way authorities Cannabis, Amsterdam, sells oils, was taking cannabis oil as a salve
sending sealed packets of cannabis are dealing with them. candy bars, cookies and assortments against the side effects of his European governments refer to
products he purchased legally to the of powders that are perfectly legal as medicine. the 1961 United Nations convention
Romanian prosecutor’s office would “I am trying to force them to long as they contain virtually no on drugs, which policymakers say
eventually trigger a response. change the law or apply it equally. If THC, the psychoactive chemical in He began growing his own dictates that nations impose
they want to close all these shops, marijuana that makes you high. supply, but was arrested by criminal penalties for supplying
The whole point was to open a close all of them, or change the law.” Romanian authorities and charged drugs for non-medical purposes.
debate about what he describes as All across Europe, such wellness with trafficking.
the absurdity, inconsistency and At the heart of the issue is shops have sprung up on high But many say that guiding
outdated nature of the patchwork of ambiguity over what constitutes streets and in shopping malls. There was no proof he ever sold principle is grossly outdated,
laws governing the sale and use of hemp products and marijuana, both anything in his life, but prosecutors especially since more jurisdictions
various cannabis products, both in of which belong to the cannabis But different nations have surmised that the kilogram of are relaxing laws.
shops and online in the EU and family of plants. different laws on how little THC each cannabis he’d grown and kept at
Romania. product can contain, so if you buy home just had to be for wider A study last month showed more
But the broader context is the something perfectly legal in one distribution, and a judge agreed, than half of EU citizens support
What the activist and public embrace of recreational country, it might bring you a fine or sentencing him to two years’ house legalisation of recreational
businessman did not expect was to marijuana use in the west that the arrest in a country just across the arrest. marijuana use.
be tracked down by security forces law has yet to catch up to. This is border in the same trading bloc.
spying on him through his leading to confusion, and in some They ignored his argument that a Dide will appear before a judge
smartphone, dragged off a train in cases, ruined lives. Get caught with a small amount kilogram of weed was only enough on Thursday. His lawyer will argue
the middle of the night by Romania’s of weed in the Czech Republic, for to produce 140ml of the oil he that the prosecutor has violated his
elite Directorate for Investigating While over the past decade, example, and it’s no big deal. Go needed. rights and that the case should be
Crime and Terrorism, and held in dozens of American states have across the border to Slovakia, which dismissed.
jail for 30 days, late last year. severely relaxed laws on recreational used to be part of the same country Another Romanian, Alexandru-
marijuana use, the EU remains a for much of the 20th century, and Claudiu Radulescu, took his own life If Dide’s prank was ill-advised –
He’s now awaiting trial on laggard. you can do jail time. last year while being prosecuted on a even if well-intentioned – he has
charges of drug trafficking. He formidable charge of international already paid a steep price.
remains vocal and unbowed about So far, only the island nation of For cannabis rights activists, drug trafficking for selling perfectly
the absurdity of Europe’s cannabis Malta has legalised recreational resolving questions and ambiguities legal cannabis products he had In addition to being locked up for
laws. weed, with Germany and in the law isn’t just a way to find legal bought from Switzerland. several weeks, he has spent the
Luxembourg announcing plans to ways to get high. equivalent of about £14,000
“The law is arbitrary,” he told me further relax rules on marijuana, It was outrage over Radulescu’s (RM77,300) on legal expenses.
during an interview in a cannabis and public pressure building to In fact, Dide says he has never death that prompted Dide to take
shop in Bucharest. hold a referendum on legalisation smoked weed in his life. But he action, he says. It is a huge personal price to pay
in Italy. argues that the cracks in the law, for bringing up a matter that
“There are discrepancies in the along with overzealous policing, “If a kid is found with half a joint, policymakers in Brussels, London
Jovial despite his legal troubles, have destroyed people. he’s taken before one of the highest and other capitals should be
Dide met with me at a cafe that sells prosecution offices in the country,” resolving on their own. – The
Independent

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KL MARKET SUMMARY CIMB posts higher Q1 core
May 31, 2022

INDICES CHANGE profit before tax of RM2.1b
FBMEMAS 11,151.90 +160.73
FBMKLCI 1,570.10 +27.08
CONSUMER PRODUCTS 577.51 +4.21
INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS 203.21 +3.46
CONSTRUCTION 160.96 -1.03
FINANCIAL SERVICES 16,910.70 +309.10
ENERGY 835.20 +5.42 KUALA LUMPUR: CIMB Group Holdings oLoan growth regains momentum, increasing by
TELECOMMUNICATIONS 598.67 +1.16 Bhd yesterday announced a core profit 4.9% year-on-year on economic recovery’s positive
HEALTH CARE 1,922.05 +5.30 before tax (PBT) of RM2.1 billion for the first impact on markets and segments
TRANSPORTATION 836.31 -1.03 quarter ended March 31, 2022 (Q1’22), up
PROPERTY 676.85 +4.31 17.5% year-on-year (y-o-y) from RM1.79
PLANTATION 7,963.98 +21.21 billion recorded in Q1’21).
FBMSHA 11,509.60 +124.36
FBMACE 5,185.64 -10.53 The group sustained its core pre-
TECHNOLOGY 68.62 +1.10 provisioning operating profit (PPOP) y-o-y to strong current account savings account On a reported basis that includes one-off
reach RM2.51 billion whilst core net profit CASA growth of 9.9% y-o-y, which translates non-recurring exceptional items, CIMB
TURNOVER VALUE positively grew by 16% y-o-y to hit RM1.55 to an improvement in CASA ratio from 42.3% Group’s operating income and net profit
3.797 BIL RM6.115 BIL billion. The performance translates to a core recorded in March last year to 43.5% in declined by 19.8% and 41.9% y-o-y to RM4.74
annualised return on average equity (ROE) March this year. The group’s capital position billion and RM1.43 billion respectively. The
5 MOST ACTIVES of 10.5% and core earnings per share (EPS) of remains strong and above target with its contraction was mainly due to the
May 31, 2022 15.2 sen. common equity tier 1 (CET1) ratio at 14.5% revaluation gain of RM1.16 billion on the
as at March 2022, up from 12.9% as at March deconsolidation of TNG Digital in Q1’21 as
STOCK VOL CLSG (sen) +/– (sen) Q1 core operating income was flat y-o-y 2021 and 14.5% as at December 2021. well as the impact of Cukai Makmur in Q1’22.
SAPNRG 280,728,600 8.5 UNCH but grew 2.9% quarter-on-quarter (q-o-q),
MRDIY 129,425,200 325.0 -15.0 reaching RM4.74 billion. Out of this, net The group’s cost-to-income ratio (CIR) On a q-o-q basis, CIMB recorded stronger
DNEX 126,256,400 103.0 +4.0 interest income (NII) grew by 3.8% y-o-y to improved to 47% compared to 51.6% in performance with reported operating
WPRTS 107,533,200 345.0 -17.0 RM3.55 billion, despite a marginally lower Q4’21 and 47.2% in Q1’21 as core operating income increasing by 3.3% to RM4.74 billion
YONGTAI 106,177,200 10.5 +4.0 net interest margin (NIM) of 2.45% mainly expenses decreased by 0.8% y-o-y from whilst reported net profit grew by 66.9% q-o-
due to the group’s Indonesia business. Core continued stringent cost controls. Total q to RM1.43 billion from RM855 million. This
5 TOP GAINERS non-interest income (NOII) declined by provisions also declined significantly by translates to a reported ROE in Q1’22 of 9.6%,
May 31, 2022 10.9% y-o-y to RM1.19 billion due to weaker 43.9% y-o-y from RM756 million recorded in restoring the group back to pre-pandemic
global investment environment. 1Q21 to RM424 million in Q1’22. This was levels of performance.
STOCK VOL CLSG (RM) +/– RM due to improved asset quality on the back of
NESTLE 690,700 134.80 1.70 Loan growth regained momentum, positive migration of customers from CIMB Group CEO Datuk Abdul Rahman
PETDAG 1,383,500 22.56 1.64 increasing by 4.9% y-o-y on the back of repayment assistance programmes, as well Ahmad said the strong performance seen in
MPI 282,700 32.84 1.18 economic recovery positively impacting as writebacks from the recovery of legacy Q1 is a positive reflection of the economic
HLFG 780,400 20.18 0.72 most markets and segments, especially in credits. recovery across its markets, as well as the
PETGAS 2,931,600 17.28 0.66 consumer banking where loans grew 6.9% y- growing momentum in all segments of our
o-y. Deposits also increased by 7% driven by

AMMB rebounds, registers RM1.5b net profit in FY22

5 TOP LOSERS KUALA LUMPUR: AMMB Holdings Bhd income (CTI) ratio improved further to increased by 1.7% y-o-y to RM122.6 billion
May 31, 2022 (AmBank) rebounded to record a net profit 44.9% from 46.8% a year ago. mainly driven by a robust 20.6% growth in
of RM1.5 billion in the financial year ended the current account savings account
STOCK VOL CLSG (RM) +/– RM March 31, 2022 (FY22) against a net loss of It said return on equity stood at 9.3% in (CASA) balances to RM43.1 billion, which
F&N 12,051,000 19.42 1.64 RM3.83 billion in FY21. FY22 from a negative 20.2% in the last cushioned the 6.3% y-o-y decrease in time
HENGYUAN 9,323,800 6.25 0.45 financial year and return on assets was deposits.
CARLSBG 198,900 22.10 0.40 Revenue also strengthened to RM4.67 0.94% from -2.24% while net assets per
HSI-HEJ 1.28 0.39 billion from RM4.55 billion previously share rose to RM5.06 from RM4.87. Consequently, it said CASA mix was
AJI 1,000 12.42 0.34 driven by both net interest margin (NIM) higher at 35.2% against 29.7% in the
59,900 expansion and broad-based loans growth, it Meanwhile, it said net impairment previous financial year.
said in a filing with Bursa Malaysia charge of RM766 million was lower by
EXCHANGE RATES MAY 31, 2022 yesterday. 32.6% compared with RM1.13 billion in the It added that the banking group also
previous year mainly attributable to remained highly liquid with a liquidity
Foreign currency Bank sell Bank buy Bank buy The banking group said non-interest reversals of both forward-looking and coverage ratio (LCR) of 158.5% as at March
income (NII) was reduced by 14.1% year- central overlay provisions, which offset 31, 2022.
1 US DOLLAR TT/OD TT OD on-year (y-o-y), owing to the volatile market against the provision charges for oil and gas
1 AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR 4.4375 4.3045 4.2945 conditions, which led to lower trading and exposures. Group CEO Datuk Sulaiman Mohd Tahir
1 BRUNEI DOLLAR 3.2030 3.0770 3.0610 investment income from group treasury said the group stood at a position of strength
1 CANADIAN DOLLAR 3.2380 3.1440 3.1360 and markets as well as investment income It said gross loans and financing grew at the end of 2022 with a stronger balance
1 EURO 3.4970 3.4040 3.3920 from the insurance business. 6.5% year-on-year to RM120 billion driven sheet, capitalisation and more diverse
1 NEWZEALAND DOLLAR 4.7780 4.6240 4.6040 by broad-based loans growth, in line with liquidity profile.
1 SINGAPORE DOLLAR 2.9140 2.8070 2.7910 However, it said this was partly offset by the sustained rebound of improved global
1 STERLING POUND 3.2380 3.1440 3.1360 higher fee income from corporate banking and domestic economic activities. The bank declares a final dividend of five
1 SWISS FRANC 5.6080 5.4310 5.4110 and investment banking while its cost-to- sen per share with a dividend payout ratio
100 UAE DIRHAM 4.6030 4.4990 4.4840 Ambank said deposits from customers of 11%. – Bernama
100 BANGLADESHTAKA 122.2000 115.8900 115.6900
100 CHINESE RENMINBI 5.0670 4.7510 4.5510 Malaysian firms told to adopt digitalisation to compete globally
100 HONGKONG DOLLAR 66.7000 64.1000
100 INDIAN RUPEE 57.1200 54.2900 N/A █ BY GLORIA HARRY BEATTY He added that as of today, there are more Technology and Innovation Ahmad Amzad
100 INDONESIAN RUPIAH 5.8100 5.4600 54.0900 [email protected] start-ups emerging more than ever and are Hashim said the pandemic has accelerated
100 JAPANESE YEN 0.0315 0.0286 KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian companies competitive globally. In order to grow, the adoption of digitalisation in Malaysia,
100 NEWTAIWAN DOLLAR 3.4650 3.3570 5.2600 must adopt digitalisation of their business Malaysian companies needs to be where it leads Southeast Asia in digital
100 PAKISTAN RUPEE 16.3000 0.0236 model and enabling technologies in order to competitive, not just locally or regionally but consumption.
100 PHILIPPINE PESO 2.2700 N/A 3.3470 compete globally, said the Economic Club of globally.
100 QATAR RIYAL 8.6000 2.1300 Kuala Lumpur executive council member “Eighty percent or 22 million are digital
100 SAUDI RIYAL 122.8900 8.1000 N/A Tan Sri Rainer Althoff. Since technology and internet has no consumers and that number is only
100THAI BAHT 119.6000 116.6600 1.9300 borders, Malaysian companies have to reach growing. In Malaysia, the digital economy is
13.5700 113.5400 7.9000 Speaking during the 2022 Asia Economic out to other foreign companies, learn from expected to contribute 22.6% of our gross
12.0400 116.4600 and Entrepreneurship Summit, he said there them and improve on their existing offerings. domestic product (GDP) and create about
113.3400 are two forms of digitalisation - which are the 500,000 jobs by 2025. There are emerging
11.6400 digitalisation of business model and the Althoff added that companies should industries that will be new drivers of
digitalisation of enabling technologies. The study their customers through behavioural economic growth such as fintech, edtech
Source: Malayan Banking Berhad/Bernama former focuses on the long term business intelligence to understand how their and healthtech.”
model and strategies of the company while customers feels towards their suppliers and
the latter focuses on using available company which could create more He said Malaysia’s digital economy is
technologies to expand their customer reach. opportunities for new customers and keep projected to reach around US$35 billion
existing customers. (RM152.8 billion) in gross merchandise
volume by 2025.
Meanwhile, Deputy Minister of Science,

12 theSUN ON WEDNESDAY | JUNE 1, 2022
SUNBIZ

Muhtar (fifth from right) receiving a token of appreciation from Sarawak Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan during a courtesy call by Job vacancies
the MTC delegation in conjunction with MTC’s roadshow to Sarawak from May 26 to 28. advertised online
soar in first quarter
Malaysian timber, products
trade in Q1 rises to RM8.7b PUTRAJAYA: Job vacancies advertised online
in Malaysia soared to 159,148 in the first
o Exports increase 8% timber with RM640.9 million (9.8%). Timber Council (MTC) chairman Norrida quarter of 2022 (Q1’22) compared with 90,218
on-year, wooden furniture The top three export destinations for Yusoff. in the same quarter last year, according to the
remains biggest contributor Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).
Malaysia’s timber and timber products were She said the recent trade visits to the US
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian timber the United States (34.8%), Japan (14.8%) and and Europe as well as the Ministry of Chief Statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir
industry chalked up notable gains in exports China (9%). Malaysia’s exports of wooden Plantation Industries and Commodities’ agri- Mahidin said, on a monthly basis for Q1, the
in the first quarter of 2022 (Q1’22) as global furniture were mainly to the US (59.3%) commodities promotional efforts to the number of vacancies advertised online was
demand for timber products grew. followed by Japan (5.6%) and Singapore Middle East have opened business the highest in February at 67,172 vacancies.
(4.4%). opportunities for Malaysian timber-based
In addition, the impact of the Russia- manufacturers. “Meanwhile, for January and March, a total
Ukraine war on supply chains worldwide not There was also an increase in imports of of 48,924 and 43,052 vacancies were
only created demand for Malaysian timber- timber and timber products in Q1. Imports “Businesses are the engines of our advertised respectively,” he said in a
based products but also affected the prices of increased by 16.4% from RM1.8 billion in economy and a conducive climate for trade is statement in conjunction with the release of
commodities, including timber. Q1’21 to RM2.1 billion in Q1’22. Malaysia vital for these manufacturers to flourish,” she the Job Vacancies Landscape in Malaysia, First
imported the most from China (37.5%) added. Quarter of 2022 report yesterday.
Malaysia’s total trade of timber and timber followed by Indonesia (20.2%) and Vietnam
products from January to March 2022 (8.6%). MTC CEO Muhtar Suhaili said: The quarterly analysis features statistics
increased by 10.1% to RM8.69 billion from “Augmenting raw material supply and compiled based on job vacancies advertised
RM7.89 billion in the corresponding period in Among the raw materials imported were securing alternative sources of raw material online by popular private recruitment portals.
2021 sawn timber (RM218.6 million) and veneer are crucial for the industry. We have been
(RM127.2 million) which increased by 54.1% implementing programmes to assist our The analysis also provides information on
Malaysia’s exports of timber and timber and 57.1%, respectively, year-on-year (y-o-y). industry players to meet their production job vacancies offered by employers online from
products in Q1’22 climbed by 8.2% to RM6.54 needs where possible.” aspects such as job type, job profile, location,
billion compared with RM6.04 billion in However, there was a drop in imports for industry, skills, field of studies and others.
Q1’21. Wooden furniture remained the particleboard/chipboard and logs, at RM101.1 “MTC has also been actively conducting its
highest contributor with RM3.1 billion or million and RM48.8 million, respectively, nationwide roadshows with recent visits to Commenting further, Mohd Uzir said in
47.3% in exports in Q1, followed by plywood which represent declines of 22.8% and 21.8%, Sabah and Sarawak for potential Q1, most employers required workers in the
with RM896.5 million or 13.7%, and sawn respectively, y-o-y. collaborations in augmenting raw materials professional category (44.9%) followed by
from these two states for timber-based technicians and associate professionals
“We are pleased that the timber industry is manufacturers in the peninsula apart from (17.7%) and managers (11.3%).
showing such dynamism in exports. Our sharing the programmes and services that
industry members are resolute, and the MTC has to grow their businesses,” he added. By ranking, the five most popular jobs
government has also created an environment – Bernama offered during the reference period were
for the industry to thrive,” said the Malaysian advertising and marketing professionals,
administrative associate professionals,
Widad Group off to record-breaking start in FY22 managing director and chief executive officer,
accountants, auditors and software developers.
KUALA LUMPUR: Construction and integrated segment amounting to RM2 million, net Mohd Jaafar (pix).
facilities management (IFM) specialist Widad finance income from concession business of Being the seventh largest listed “Meanwhile from an economic perspective,
Group Bhd (WGB) began the financial year of RM2.8 million and charge-out of sukuk related the wholesale and retail trade, repair of motor
2022 (FY22) on a strong footing, construction company in Malaysia currently, vehicle and motorcycles sector became the
posting its highest ever revenue for a expenses amounting to RM7.2 WBG is positive that it is capable of winning main sector that contributed to the job
first three-month period. million. major contracts, especially with the vacancies offered for job seekers in Q1.
continuation and acceleration of major
Underpinned by robust top-line WGB’s construction business in infrastructure projects in the country, he said. “While, the other four sectors with the
growth in all three business Q1 saw revenue surging by more highest job supply are manufacturing;
segments, WGB’s revenue in Q1 than 13-fold y-o-y to RM24.58 “We are looking to expand our business professional, scientific and technical
ended March 31 soared by 203% million. The IFM business recorde through tenders, especially those with activities; financial and insurance/takaful
year-on-year (y-o-y) to RM52.04 revenue of RM24.91 million, improved margins, and acquisitions of activities; as well as accommodation and food
million from RM17.22 million in the representing growth of 62% y-o-y. strategic businesses that would expand our service activities,” he said.
previous corresponding quarter. The Meanwhile, the concession segment income base and technical expertise.
strong performance was achieved as posted revenue of RM2.6 million. Hopefully, with robust business growth, WBG Mohd Uzir said three jobs in the technical
the group’s businesses recovered will be in a better position to reward its vocational education and training category that
from slow activities in early 2021 due As of March 31, 2022, WBG’s order shareholders with good and sustainable recorded the highest number of vacancies were
to the movement control order. book stood at RM1.52 billion and has dividend payouts,” he added. advertising and marketing professionals,
earnings visibility until 2034. The administrative associate professionals and
The strong performance was reflected in group is bidding for new tenders In the last one year, Widad secured software developers.
the bottom line, with a profit after tax (PAT) nationwide, with a tender book size of RM1.54 contracts totalling RM516.7 million. They
that surged by nearly seven times and a billion. WBG hopes to win at least 10% of the include a RM244.3 million contract to build Advertising and marketing professionals,
double-digit margin. new tenders. Package 3C of the Kota Baru-Kuala Krai managing director and chief executive officer
“The first-quarter results are testament to Expressway; a RM53.2 million deal to build a as well as accountants and auditors were the
WGB registered a PAT of RM6.41 million in the business strategies that we have put in school in Bangi, Selangor; a RM29 million highest critical occupation list category jobs
Q1, up by almost sevenfold from RM938,000 in place. With the projected recovery in project on facilities management and advertised online. – Bernama
the previous corresponding quarter. The PAT economic activities, including in the maintenance of the Royal Brunei Naval Base;
margin for the quarter under review improved construction and IFM landscape, we are and Kedah state government projects to TNB inks three-year,
to 12.3%, up from 5.4% a year earlier. The confident that we can continue our upgrade water treatment plants in Kuala Muda US$3b coal import
group’s bottom line improved markedly due to momentum in the coming quarters,” said and Baling worth RM129.4 million and deal with Indonesians
refund of claim deductions in the IFM WGB managing director Datuk Dr Mohd Rizal RM89.8 million respectively.
MALACCA: Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) has
inked a coal import agreement with
Indonesia’s coal exporters, involving imports
worth US$3 billion (RM13.1 billion) for three
years.

Energy and Natural Resources Minister
Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan said the
agreement is aimed at ensuring sufficient coal
supply so that TNB’s electricity supply to the
country is not disrupted.

He said the contract value had increased
from US$2.3 billion last year due to the sharp
increase in the price of coal.

“In January this year, the Indonesian
government announced the temporary
suspension of coal exports to meet its
domestic demand, but about 65% of TNB’s
coal requirement is imported from Indonesia.

“However, last week, TNB’s top
management and I went to Indonesia to meet
with the coal exporters and signed an
agreement to import coal from there for the
next three years because we have good
relations with them,” he told reporters after
the opening ceremony of TNB’s Malacca
Tower, held at the Ayer Keroh International
Trade Centre here yesterday.

Takiyuddin said apart from Indonesia,
TNB also imported coal from other countries
such as Russia and South Africa but at a much
smaller amount. – Bernama

Mah Sing posts first-quarter 13theSUN ON WEDNESDAY | JUNE 1, 2022
pre-tax profit of RM56m * SUNBIZ

KUALA LUMPUR: Mah Sing Group o Group plans more launches from Q2 if we can find good lands which fits Petronas renews
Bhd recorded profit before tax (PBT) of onwards, will focus on right marketing our business model,“ he said. Serba Dinamik’s
RM56 million for the first quarter campaign and digital marketing efforts licence for one year
ended March 31, 2022 (Q1’22), The group’s property development
compared with RM56.2 million in the link homes in M Aruna, Rawang take-up for the first 4 blocks) in segment recorded an operating profit KUALA LUMPUR: Petroliam Nasional
same period last year. (from RM583,000 per unit), which has Cheras, M Luna (from RM385,000, of RM74.5 million and a revenue of Bhd (Petronas) has informed Serba
since recorded a 95% take-up rate, the 95% take-up) in Kepong, M Adora RM319.3 million in Q1, which were Dinamik Sdn Bhd (SDSB) of the
Revenue for the quarter was group launched M Senyum double- (from RM468,000, 95% take-up) in 22% and 3% higher respectively as renewal of its licence to continue
RM433.2 million, up from RM413.3 storey link homes (from RM450,000 Wangsa Melawati and M Oscar (from compared with last year. The higher offering supply and services to
million in the same period last year. per unit) in Salak Tinggi, Sepang, this RM428,000, 88% take-up) in Off revenue and operating profit were Petronas and its contractors effective
month. The response was Kuchai Lama. mainly driven by higher property sales Monday.
The group locked in RM450 million overwhelming, with a 100% take-up and revenue recognition of property
in new property sales in Q1, driven by rate for the first phase comprising 262 “The good take-up rates boost our projects under construction, coupled In a statement yesterday, Serba
the strong take-up rate for affordable units. Due to the strong demand, M confidence in continuing to offer with the finalisation of construction Dinamik said the renewal is for a one-
product offerings in strategic locations Senyum Phase 2 i.e. Camellia 2 is now similar residential properties to the costs for certain construction year term and SDSB shall within one year
with a large captive market, and well- opened for registration. market,“ Mah Sing founder and group contracts. from the effective date submit its audited
designed features that are in line with managing director Tan Sri Leong Hoy financial statements for financial year
current market demand. Mah Sing also witnessed Kum. Concurrently, the manufacturing end June 30, 2022, duly accompanied by
encouraging take-ups for their segment recorded revenue of its auditor’s unqualified opinion.
Mah Sing has planned more affordably priced M Series in Greater “Hence, we are constantly on the RM107.6 million and operating loss of
launches from the second quarter Kuala Lumpur. These include M lookout for attractively priced lands RM7.8 million in the current period SDSB’s pervious licence expired
onwards, and coupled with the right Centura (from RM328,000, 100% which can replicate the success of our compared to revenue of RM91.3 yesterday.
marketing campaign and digital take-up) and M Arisa (from affordably priced M Series residential million and operating profit of RM3
marketing efforts, the group expects to RM299,000, 87% take-up) in Sentul, developments. We are also open to million in the previous year Founder and CEO of Serba
meet its sales target of RM2 billion. M Vertica (from RM450,000, 81% locations like Klang Valley, Penang, corresponding period. Revenue Dinamik Holdings Bhd Datuk Dr
Johor, Seremban, Malacca, and Perak increased mainly contributed by the Mohd Abdul Karim Abdullah said the
The good take-up rates of Mah continuous strong demand for plastic renewal is good enough for Serba
Sing’s affordable M Series pallets and automotive parts, while Dinamik to reposition itself strongly
developments cover both landed glove sales also contributed to the in the financial aspects.
properties in the sub-urban areas and increase in revenue.
high-rise properties in KL city centre. “This signifies Petronas’ vote of
Following the recent success of Delphy confidence on us. Given the
circumstances and legal issues we have
FGV back in the black in Q1 on higher margin of palm products BRIEFS had in the past year, this renewal is very
meaningful as we can continue to
KUALA LUMPUR: FGV Holdings million to RM22.89 million reported the current quarter, it said. Profit in participate in various bids and continue
Bhd’s net profit for the first quarter in the current quarter,” it said. The oil extraction rate achieved in plantation sector to honour our existing contracts,” he
ended March 31, 2022 (Q1’22) was also coupled said in a statement yesterday.
returned to the black at RM369.24 FGV said the plantation sector’s the current quarter was 20.28%, with higher CPO
million, from a net loss of RM35.42 profit was partially offset by the improving from the 20.05% registered sales volume in Serba Dinamik said it is a
million in Q1’21. higher fair value charge on the land in Q1’21. the current mandatory to obtain a licence from
lease agreement of RM159.14 million quarter by 28%. Petronas to participate in the oil and
The net profit was mainly compared to RM143.75 million in the “We are pleased to announce – BERNAMAPIX gas industry in Malaysia. – Bernama
contributed by higher margins of corresponding quarter of the another profitable quarter amidst the Mohd Nazrul Izam Mansor said in a
palm products, the downstream previous year. uncertainties and challenges faced by separate statement. AFFIN BANK TO PROMOTE
segment, fertilisers and the logistics the group. Meanwhile, FGV’s sugar sector RE VIA SOLAR FINANCING-I
business. Operationally, fresh fruit bunches recorded a loss of RM30.78 million in
(FFB) production rose to 830,000 “We will strive to keep this positive Q1’22 from RM50.68 million in the KUALA LUMPUR: Affin Bank Bhd
Revenue surged to RM5.85 billion tonnes from 740,000 tonnes while momentum to meet the expectations same period last year, mainly due to a and Affin Islamic Bank Bhd have
during the quarter under review from yield increased to 3.02 tonne per ha in of our stakeholders and to achieve lower gross margin on the back of launched Affin Solar Financing-i, a
RM3.39 billion previously amid the targets set for 2022,” group CEO higher raw sugar, freight and gas costs sustainable and personal financing
higher average crude palm oil (CPO) incurred in the current quarter. plan for retail customers to
price, the plantation company said in Logistics and other sectors purchase and install solar
a filing with Bursa Malaysia reported a higher Q1 profit of photovoltaic system (SPV) at
yesterday. RM21.92 million versus RM13.76 residential and nonresidential
million previously. – Bernama properties. The SPV System are
“Profit in the plantation sector solar panels that capture the
jumped to RM517.87 million from a energy of sunlight that is converted
RM52.8 million loss in the into electricity. Affin Islamic Bank
corresponding quarter of the CEO Nazlee Khalifah said the
previous year. scheme offers a simple way for
home and building owners to
“This was due to a higher average lower their monthly electricity bills
CPO price realised of RM5,058 per and see a fast return on their
tonne compared to RM3,172 per investment. – Bernama
tonne in the previous year’s
corresponding quarter,” said FGV. ALIBABA TO CONTINUE
INVESTING IN M’SIAN
The profit in the plantation sector CLOUD INFRA, SERVICES
was also coupled with higher CPO
sales volume in the current quarter, KUALA LUMPUR: Alibaba Group’s
by 28%. cloud unit Alibaba Cloud aims to
continue to invest in Malaysia by
“The improved performance of providing the best-in-class cloud
the sector was also underpinned by computing infrastructure and
the downstream and fertiliser services to enhance local
businesses and higher share of results companies’digital transformation
from joint ventures from RM2.17 journey. Alibaba Cloud Intelligence
general manager of Malaysia Kun
Censof’s FY22 net profit eases to RM18.44m, revenue up 26% Huang said the Alibaba Cloud
Digital Empowerment programme
KUALA LUMPUR: Censof Holdings by a contribution from the newly set equivalents of RM30 million. government’s positive digitalisation will be launched with increased
Bhd’s net profit for the financial year up Digital Technology (DT) segment, Net assets per share attributable to transformation agenda, particularly resources in Malaysia to better
2022 (FY22) ended March 31, 2022 upon the acquisition of a robotic on cloud-based financial solutions support the local digitalisation and
eased to RM18.44 million from process automation (RPA) business ordinary equity holders of the and applications, Censof will accelerate innovation ecosystem. –
RM26.6 million in the preceding year under Cognitive Consulting Sdn Bhd company was 17.84 sen. continue to explore investments and Bernama
corresponding period. during the year,” it said in a statement. partnership opportunities in the
“We are delighted that Censof has digital technology field to further LAZADA, PHARMACISTS
However, revenue grew 26% to The technology holdings achieved yet another set of innovate its products and solutions. SOCIETY SIGN MOU
RM110 million from RM87.36 million company specialising in financial satisfactory full-year results for FY22
previously, mainly driven by a higher management software solutions said despite a challenging year. “We will also pioneer the KUALA LUMPUR: Lazada Malaysia
contribution from the financial revenue from the DT segment was adoptions and compliances of and Malaysian Pharmacists Society
management solutions for solely derived from cloud computing “The accounting software and advanced technologies besides (MPS) have signed a MoU to enable
government (FMS-G), and financial services, electronic tendering solutions have once again proven its offering the latest accounting consumers to shop online for
management solutions for services and RPA. resilience and growth potential. Our standards to our large customer base, medicine, vitamins, health
commercial and small and medium fourth quarter yet again remains our including the commercial and SME supplements, medical devices and
enterprise (FMS-C & SME) segments. Censof said its financial position strongest quarter with higher sectors,” group managing director other pharmaceutical products from
as at March 31, 2022 remained revenue recognised from the FMS-G Ameer Shaik Mydin said. – Bernama MPS-verified online pharmacies and
“Revenue was further enhanced healthy with cash and cash segment,“ said the group. health category sellers. Lazada said
the strategic partnership will pave
While aligning itself with the the way towards realising the vision
of an e-commerce ecosystem that is
based on a strong level of trust
among consumers, while raising
awareness on the importance of
buying certified quality medical and
health products from credible
sellers. – Bernama

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Japan’s April factory output slumps in sign of pressure on economy

TOKYO: Japan’s factories posted a sharp fall in chain continue,” said Kazuma Kishikawa, The government also said a consumer sharp declines in output.
output in April as China’s Covid-19 lockdowns economist at Daiwa Institute of Research. confidence index rose in May for the second While the PMI hit a three-month high, it
and wider supply disruptions took a heavy toll on straight month, while the jobless rate edged
manufacturers, clouding the outlook for the A full recovery of goods transport from China down to a more than two-year low of 2.5% in remained below the 50-point mark that
trade-reliant economy. would likely take time even after Shanghai ends April from the previous month’s 2.6%. separates contraction from growth for the third
its strict Covid-19 lockdown from today, straight month.
Separate data showed retail sales posted the Kishikawa said, adding that it was likely to weigh Meanwhile, China’s factory activity fell at a
largest rise in nearly a year as consumers stepped on Japanese output. slower pace in May as Covid-19 curbs in major “It shows the impact of Covid-19 outbreaks in
up spending after the government eased manufacturing hubs eased, but movement May have not fully ended, leaving the economic
pandemic curbs, withstanding pressure from “Logistics won’t be restored in a day,” he controls continued to weigh on demand and outlook grim since the second quarter in
wider price rises that threaten to hurt demand. added. production, raising concerns about economic 2020,“”said Pang Ming, chief economist at
growth in the second quarter. Huaxing Securities.
Factory output dropped 1.3% in April from While activity in Japan’s services sector is
the previous month, official data showed picking up as the pandemic subsides, the The official manufacturing purchasing The sub-index for production rose to 49.7 in
yesterday, on sharp falls in the production of country’s manufacturing sector has been managers’ index (PMI) rose to 49.6 in May from May from 44.4 in April while the new orders sub-
items such as electronic parts and production pressured by supply disruptions and higher 47.4 in April, the National Bureau of Statistics index rose to 48.2 from 42.6.
machinery. It was the first fall in three months material prices caused by Russia’s war in (NBS) said, beating forecasts in a Reuters poll for
and much weaker than a 0.2% decline expected Ukraine. 48.6. “This showed manufacturing production and
by economists in a Reuters poll. demand have recovered to varying degrees, but
Separate data showed retail sales grew 2.9% in China’s factory slowdown is affecting the recovery momentum needs to be
“Japan’s production is likely to keep stalling in April from a year earlier, marking their sharpest production lines in other major Asian economies strengthened,” said Zhao Qinghe, senior
the short term as disruptions in the global supply gain since May 2021. That was bigger than the with both Japan and South Korea reporting statistician at the NBS, in a statement
median market forecast for a 2.6% rise. accompanying the data. – Reuters

China unveils details of BRIEFS SRI LANKA GOVT RAISES
economic stimulus package TAXES TO BOOST COFFERS

o State Council outlines 33 measures covering fiscal, companies. COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s government
financial, investment and industrial policies The State Council also vowed to further yesterday announced a taxation overhaul
to maximise revenue amid the country’s
BEIJING: China’s Cabinet yesterday China will promote healthy development reduce real borrowing costs, and strengthen crippling economic crisis, increasing value-
announced a package of 33 measures of platform companies, which are expected to financial support for infrastructure and major added taxes (VAT) and corporate income
covering fiscal, financial, investment and play a role in stabilising jobs, the State Council projects. tax, and slashing the relief given to
industrial policies to revive its pandemic- said. individual tax payers. Prime Minister Ranil
ravaged economy, adding it will inspect how In an apparent answer to the calls, the Wickremesinghe said that measures were
provincial governments implement them. Platform companies are also encouraged Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchanges necessary as the current state of
to make breakthroughs in areas including published rules on Tuesday to allow listed real government finances was unsustainable.
The stimulus package, which was flagged cloud computing, artificial intelligence and estate investment trusts (REITs) to raise fresh An increase in VAT from 8% to 12% with
by China’s State Council in a routine meeting blockchain technologies, the State Council money to fund acquisition of infrastructure immediate effect is among the key tax
last week, underscores Beijing’s shift toward said, the latest sign that China is easing a projects. increases announced yesterday. Other
growth, after Covid-19 control measures crackdown on e-commerce platforms and measures include increasing corporate
pounded the economy and threaten Beijing’s tech giants. Beijing sees REITs as a tool to expand income tax from 24% to 30% from October.
5.5% growth target for the year. funding for infrastructure investments and – Reuters
China will also expand private investment, rental apartments.
To revive investment and consumption, accelerate infrastructure construction and RUSSIA WIDENS CUTS IN
the government ordered localities not to stimulate purchases of cars and home To enhance fiscal support to the economy, GAS SUPPLY TO EUROPE
expand curbs on auto purchases and said appliances to stabilise investments, according China will accelerate local government
those which already have curbs in place to the measures. special bond issuance and cash support for AMSTERDAM/BRUSSELS: Russia widened
should gradually increase their quotas on car firms that hire college graduates, according to its gas cuts to Europe yesterday with
ownership. In terms of monetary and financial the State Council measures. Gazprom turning off supply to top Dutch
policies, China will boost financing efficiency trader GasTerra escalating the economic
The Ministry of Finance also said yesterday via capital markets, by supporting domestic Authorities will also provide tax credit battle between Moscow and Brussels and
that it would halve the purchase tax for small- firms to list in Hong Kong, and promote rebates to more sectors and allow firms in pushing up European gas prices. GasTerra,
engined cars. offshore listings by qualified platform industries hit hard by Covid-19 curbs to defer which buys and trades gas on behalf of the
social security payments, the State Council Dutch government, said it had contracted
said. elsewhere for the 2 billion cubic metres of
gas it had expected to receive from
Other measures include policies to ensure Gazprom through October. The benchmark
energy and food security, and stabilise supply front-month gas contract rose around 5%
chains. – Reuters yesterday morning to around €91 (RM428)
per megawatt-hour. – Reuters .
Genting Dream, the flagship of
Resorts World Cruises, offers 35 Eurozone inflation
food and beverage outlets, a soars to new high
theatre, a theme park, among other as Ukraine war bites
attractions.
BRUSSELS: Eurozone inflation accelerated to
‘Genting Dream’ arrives at home port in Singapore another record high in May, data showed
yesterday, as the war in Ukraine stoked energy
PETALING JAYA: Genting Dream, the Vacationers can enjoy international Singapore Tourism Board and DNV GL and food prices and threatened to flatline the
flagship of Resorts World Cruises, arrived at performances and blockbuster movies at the Maritime, aligned with global health and economy.
Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore on 1,000-seat capacity Zodiac theatre. sanitisation standards, as well as national
Monday in preparation for its first guidelines. The European Union’s Eurostat data agency
commercial sailing on June 15. Additionally, the cruise ship is equipped said that the increase in consumer prices in the 19
with a theme park with pools and waterslides, Resorts World Cruises president Michael countries that use the euro reached 8.1% compared
It is the first resort cruise ship to homeport ziplines, a rock-climbing wall, a wide sun Goh said Genting Dream is affiliated with over with the year before, up from 7.4% in April.
in Singapore and is the first of a planned fleet. deck, virtual reality and arcade games, five decades of global experience in both
It expands the Resorts brand from land bowling alleys, duty-free shops, and spas. hospitality and cruising. Energy prices spiked by a hair-raising 39.2%
experiences to the seas of the world, Resorts from a year earlier. Food prices went up by 7.5%.
World Cruises said in a statement. Its accommodation options include “We eagerly look forward to welcoming
interior staterooms, oceanview rooms, vacationers aboard Genting Dream to The uninterrupted rise in prices heaped
Genting Dream offers 35 food and balcony suites, as well as “The Palace” – the experience a ‘Resort Cruising on High Seas’ pressure on the European Central Bank (ECB)
beverage facilities, comprising on inclusive ship’s luxury private enclave. from Singapore, which is full of excitement, to speed up interest rate rises for the first time in
and speciality restaurants, bars, as well lifestyle choices and memorable experiences,” over a decade.
certified halal and vegetarian dining offerings. Resorts World Cruises said the cruise line he added.
has completed the CruiseSafe audit by the The chief economist of the ECB, Philip Lane,
indicated on Monday that interest rates in the
eurozone will rise more cautiously, going up by
0.25% in July and again in September.

This would lift the ECB’s bank deposit rate
out of negative territory, meaning lenders
would no longer pay to park their excess cash at
the central bank.

In another development, data yesterday
showed France’s economy contracted in the first
quarter under the impact of soaring inflation.

The economy shrank 0.2% from the previous
quarter compared with a flat reading initially,
statistics office Insee said, a cold shower after
last year’s strong 6.8% recovery as the Covid
pandemic eased.

Household spending power dropped 1.9% in
the first three months of the year, and price
increases have only accelerated since then, with
inflation hitting 5.2% in May compared with the
same period last year. – AFP

W E D N E S DAY
1 JUNE 2022

Sekilas Samar Koi. Rentas Batas. Lingkaran Ufuk Sanubari.
Art heals the heart Hujung Pelangi.– ALL PICTURES COURTESY OF ADLI NAZRIN

o Fine art artist Adli’s personal struggles and
journey of healing influenced his work

█ BY S. TAMARAI CHELVI colours like the pastel colours are
soothing and evoke calmness.
ARTIST Adli, formerly known “The main subject of my current
as Leo Ari, is best known for body of work is the koi fish. A huge
his achievements in the field part of the inspiration came from the
of music. A musician, singer, Chinese folklore of the koi fish that
composer and lyricist, he first spent a hundred years swimming
achieved fame after the release of his upriver in pursuit of evolving into a
EP Love Must Be Real and for songs dragon,” said Adli.
like Karma, Tersengat, Invincible and “I was inspired to research on koi
Getir. fishes after religiously observing the
fishes in my koi pond at home every
In 2020, Adli, whose real name is morning when I was going through
Muhammad Adli Nazrin was also depression,” Adli expressed honestly.
featured in Botanika, a compilation Adli revealed that it was his
album in collaboration with Room therapist who encouraged him to
Circle and Fred Perry. draw. Adli took his advice and
allocated a small space in his house
Recently, Adli added the title of for drawing, which he described as a
“artist” to his long list of “safe space”, during the process of
achievements, thanks to his recent healing.
debut art exhibition Chasing the Then, he began to capture every
Dragon at G13 Gallery. moment and poured his heart and
soul into the art. The result was a
Adli, who obtained a Masters of beautiful collection of fine artworks,
Arts in International Cultural policy inspired by koi fish, which became a
and Management from the University symbol of courage at that point in
of Warwick in 2017 and a Masters of time.
Fine Arts and Technology from “The artworks were inspired by
Universiti Teknologi Mara just last my journey of healing. Having gone
year, has always had an artistic side. through depression, my body of work
was a reaction to ensure that my
His passion for art developed at a everyday art practice is a continuous
very young age. space for healing.
“Being inspired by regional Asian
“Reflecting on my childhood, I folklore was also crucial for me as it
realised that creativity has always included Asian philosophies in
been an integral part of my life. contemporary conversation
However, the conscious decision of (depression).
actually pursuing it as a lifelong “The tale of the koi fish is a tale of
pursuit only came around in high determination, perseverance, and
school when I started thinking deeply going against all odds to evolve and its completeness. It is like a high, and Describing his artworks, Adli said: wholeness and completeness, which
about what I wanted to do with my grow into a better version of self. Even I am chasing the dragon,” said Adli. “My works are a manifestation of can’t be predicted, but can only be
life,” revealed Adli. though it is old folklore, it is an fragmented wholeness; visually experienced by living through it. It is
Calm in chaos archetypal story that has been able to In fact, one of the world’s most embodying the dynamic nature of my much like life, where it has to be
A piece of art may look ordinary for transcend time, and is still relevant in remarkable artists, Vincent Van Gogh life and experiences thus far. It is a experienced to be fully understood,”
some, but for the artist behind the this day and age,” said Adli. (1853-1890) was beloved for his manifestation of allowing faith to explained Adli.
brush, it could have been a whole stunning paintings, but he suffered govern the process, instead of
different journey. Creativity despite struggles from anxiety and depression. dictating it. It is a process of evolving Adli has been holding or
However, it wasn’t easy for Adli to Similarly, despite his struggles, Adli self. participating in various exhibitions
Adli’s work, a collection of seven draw these paintings. It was not just managed to overcome them and since 2010, including exhibiting his
pieces, depicts a school of fish from colours and brush strokes. It was succeeded in creating beautiful “Working in an abstract approach, artworks in the Eye on Malaysia
above, and it looks chaotic at first more than that. A personal victory. At paintings. I am trying to emphasise that there is exhibition, at Nolias Art Gallery,
glimpse, but after gazing into the art times, he struggled to start, continue Healing within a beauty in allowing things to United Kingdom. Adli is expected to
for some time, the viewer can feel a or even complete the drawing on the Art helps to heal a person as it happen, instead of dictating what it showcase his latest artwork, titled
sense of calm and harmony. canvas. engages both the mind and body. should be. When I started painting, I Bebas II, this year.
This is why most people turn to art never knew what it would turn out to
One would never know that the “In making artworks, I sometimes when they fall ill, or when they want be visually, but I put myself in a “I hope my works become some
cheerful and friendly artist once have to deal with the anxiety of not to break away from their lifestyle or position where I have to have faith sort of proof of the beauty of letting
struggled with depression, both knowing how it will manifest itself toxic thinking pattern. Similarly for that it will be its best potential.” things happen and allowing things to
personally and professionally. The visually. The anxiety is then rewarded Adli, art is therapeutic. reveal itself in the pursuit of growth,
artwork speaks volumes about his by a euphoric feeling when it reveals “The beauty of being in abstract much like how life is manifested,”
state of mind during his healing and practice to me is the anticipation of added Adli.
recovery process.

His work depicts a sense of
serenity and freedom, despite the
clutter and chaos. The choice of

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LAST ween the 75th Cannes Film make these movies for all of you,” the
Bledel’s sudden departure has left a gap in The Festival took its bow, with the blockbuster star said.
Handmaid’s Tale. – HULU renowned Palme d’Or going to
Triangle of Sadness. The successful According to Variety, the biggest Cannes
Alexis Bledel leaves event just serves as a reminder of why people winners were Neon, an indie distributor who
The Handmaid’s Tale like going to the movies. helped Bong Joon-2019 Ho’s Palme d’Or
In addition, Tom Cruise received a winner Parasite into an Oscar-winning
ACCORDING to Variety, Alexis Bledel, plays the surprise honourary Palme d’Or at the Top smash. Neon also acquired Ruben Stlund’s
key character of Emily Malek/Ofglen on the Gun: Maverick premiere, which received a social satire Triangle of Sadness, his third deal
Hulu drama The Handmaid’s Tale, will not return five-minute standing ovation. He out of Cannes. The English-language gross-
for the show’s upcoming fifth season. was also given a tribute reel out comedy starring Harris Dickinson and
before the film played, Woody Harrelson is about a luxury trip for
On Friday, the 40-year-old actress said in a which was the super-rich that ends up stranded on a
statement: “After much thought, I felt I had to unexpected. remote island.
step away from The Handmaid’s Tale at this time. “Thank you for
I am forever grateful to Bruce Miller for writing being here. We’re Star power was also out in full force at
such truthful and resonant scenes for Emily, and here for you. I Cannes. Following a 2021
to Hulu, MGM, the cast and crew for their edition that was
support.” Cruise walked overshadowed by the
away with an epidemic, the energy on
Bledel received four Emmy nominations and honourary the red carpet has been
one win for her performance in the television Palme d’Or more cheerful this year,
adaptation of Margaret Atwood’s novel of the and a standing thanks to the attendance
same title. ovation. – AP of celebrities such as
Cruise, Julia Roberts, Viola
Prior to her role in the dystopian series, Davis, Anne Hathaway, and
Bledel was best known for playing Rory Gilmore Sharon Stone.
on the television series Gilmore Girls between Moving on, the film Elvis,
the years 2000-2007.
starring Austin Butler, received
Bledel’s sudden departure has some the longest standing ovation at
implications for the future of the series, and that this year’s Cannes Film Festival,
of her character Emily. at 12 minutes. As Butler replicated
some of Elvis Presley’s best hits, the
By the end of season four, June (Elisabeth audience in Cannes enthusiastically
Moss) has been reunited with her daughter applauded and cheered for the actor.
Nichole after killing Commander Fred Waterford Christina Aguilera also performed
(Joseph Fiennes) with Emily and a group of at the 28th annual amfAR during the
other former handmaids, but the risks she took Cannes Film Festival, within a tent at
has brought unexpected and dangerous new the Hotel du Cap-Eden Roc. Her five-song set
challenges. began with the 2002 dance anthem Dirrty,
then to Moulin Rouge!
In early May, Moss confirmed that they were Others, on the other hand, did not hold up
“halfway through” filming the fifth season. The well. George Miller’s US$60 million epic
Handmaid’s Tale Season 5 is expected to romance picture Three Thousand Years of
premiere in late 2022. – by Marietta Mu Longing received a lukewarm reception from
the Cannes audience, despite the draw of
The group lip-synched throughout their recent stars like Tilda Swinton and Idris Elba.
university performance. – ALLKPOP Perhaps audiences were tired out by the
heat. Reportedly, Cannes guests complained
Aespa critcised for that the Palais was too muggy and
lip-synching onstage overheated during the premieres. – by
Thashine Selvakumaran
AESPA members have good vocals, but they
have often been criticised for choosing to lip Pedro Pascal talks Mandalorian movie potential
sync rather than sing live on stage. ACTOR Pedro Pascal, who plays the title role
in The Mandalorian, has stated that he is Pascal signing autographs for fans at the recent Star Wars Celebration event. – DISNEY
Although lip-syncing does take place in the more than willing to bring the adventures of
K-Pop industry, especially due to their intense his beloved helmeted hero Din Djarin to the question whether he’d be the star or a Din Djarin and perhaps some supporting
choreography routines, fans believe that the big screen. supporting character. cast members could move to the big screen if
group is lip-syncing more often than others. Lucasfilm chooses to do so. The solo series’
Pascal told Variety that he was ready to The opportunity for Pascal to take on the third season (Feb 2023) will further his
Fans spend money to watch their favourite shoot a film based on the fan favourite challenge of making a prequel-style film like journey in new ways, and the route seems
artist perform, and as such, they expect them to character during the recent Star Wars Rogue One or Solo exists, but there are no wide open after that. – by Hazique Zairill
sing live, and so it is disheartening for them to Celebration. signs pointing to when that might happen.
find out otherwise.
Even two years ago, showrunner Jon
During aespa’s performance at Coachella in Favreau made it clear that he was interested
May, the group surprised everyone by singing in adapting the Disney+ series into a feature
and showcasing their vocal skills, and fans film.
thought they would stop lip-syncing from then
on. Pascal admitted it might be “inevitable”
and “a dream come true” when asked if his
However, at a recent show in Korea show would be adapted for the big screen.
University, fans were angry and confused as to However, he had no idea when it would
why they were not singing live again. happen.

The anger was directed towards SM Pascal also stated that it’s been great to
Entertainment, as they suspected that the return to the big screen with the
group members were not given an option. If entertainment industry, even with his work
the band continues to lip sync, the fans feel on Disney+’s expanded universe. He praised
they will be viewed in a negative light. how audiences are returning in groups and
wants the same outcome for The
It seems other groups like Red Velvet sang Mandalorian.
live and this raised questions as to why aespa is
not showcasing their vocals. – by S. Tamarai Marvel Studios’ Doctor Strange in the
Chelvi Multiverse of Madness shows how Disney
can integrate Disney+ series with theatrical
releases. Despite the lack of new Star Wars
films in the past three years, Pascal is eager
to test the notion and see the result.

If Pascal were to appear in a
Mandalorian-centric movie, it’s a big

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█ BY MARK MATHEN VICTOR
TO mark the start of the Le
French Film Festival 2022,
which takes place from
June 9 to July 17, we were
given the chance to review the
award-winning Proxima, one of
the films that audiences can watch.
Always dreaming to be one of
the few from collective mankind to
go into space,
Sarah (Eva 0 Director:
Green) has spent Alice
decades training Winocour
to become an 0 Cast: Eva
astronaut. Green, Zélie
Not long after Boulant-
Alice Winocour’s Lemesle
Proxima begins, and Matt The relationship between Sarah
Sarah finds out Dillon and Stella is central to the film’s
that she is finally narrative.
chosen for an E-VALUE indulge in common tropes
International associated with these types of films
Space Station 6 in tandem with its multitude of
mission to space, thematic questions.
as the last ACTING
addition to the 8 A lot of what the film unpacks is
buoyed by the central
PLOT performance, and it can be said
5 with confidence that even the
Proxima crew, Eva Green conveys the wracked torment Sarah faces perfectly. character of Sarah only truly works
who will make because of Green, particularly
their way to eLveearvyitnhging behind once she is put through the peak of
Mars. the film’s emotional and physical
The film is fairly linear from this wringer, where Sarah literally looks
point as Sarah begins her escalated like she is perpetually near-death.
training for the Mars mission,
while the ensuing drama is rooted Green is a delight to watch, even
entirely in the relationships if I can’t remember the last time I
surrounding the aspiring saw her in anything after the
astronaut. cancellation of the Penny Dreadful
French cinema has never been television series.
about the bombastic, spectacle-
laden theatrics of their American Proxima’s incorporation of real
counterparts, and its visible with In the film, while Sarah is o The French film Proxima is an excellent training facilities for the astronauts
Proxima which values character preparing herself physically and portrayal of what it looks and feels like to is also to be lauded, even if for the
writing over anything else. mentally for the arduous task of prepare for space flight sake of authenticity. Winocour
could have chosen to shoot these
Dillon (right) plays the role of the “bad guy” in the film. going into space, Winocour focuses daughter, Sarah will also have scenes on constructed film sets
on everything Sarah has to leave prove herself to be just as good as and no one would have bat an
behind, particularly her daughter, anyone else on her crew, and the eyelid, but she did not.
Stella (Zélie Boulant-Lemesle). astronauts that came before her.
For how tight it is in terms of
Further embedded with the web Proxima also indulges in other performances and Winocour’s
of drama on earth, Sarah has to themes such as the cost of space directing, Proxima suffers from its
deal with the gender facet of the travel, familial bonds and the runtime of one hour and 40
film, where she is the only woman strain of going to space on them, minutes.
on the film’s Mars mission, much but these do not necessarily pan
to the chagrin of the crew’s out as Winocour tries to do a lot Shaving off ten minutes – or a
American captain, Mike (Matt with what is a simple film. little more – would not have been
Dillon). to the detriment of the film.
However, it could have been a
On top of leaving behind her lot worse had Proxima chosen to A tightly edited Proxima would
be just right, as straightforward
dramas should not be two hours
long, even if it is about launching
astronauts into space.

Enjoy the best of French cinema at LFFF22
AFTER a two-year hiatus, the highly
anticipated Le French Film Festival festival this year and play our part to (GSC), LFFF22 will take place in Kuala platform MUBI, where a selection of 10
2022 (LFFF22) is set to return to contribute to the dialogue with Lumpur, Penang, Johor Bahru and French films will be available with
Malaysia from June to July. Malaysian people through our French Kota Kinabalu. Malaysians also getting a free 30-day
cultural content,” said Alliance trial.
The Alliances Françaises in Française of Kuala Lumpur Director For the films being brought for the
Malaysia will be at the forefront of Violaine Dupic. festival, the LFFF22 will have a LFFF22 will also feature:
LFFF22, with the 20th edition being selection of 21 French films across 0 Les Arts de la Table, Élans Radieux
expected to deliver award-winning The Ambassador of France to several genres. As for children, the
French films, mouth-watering Malaysia Roland Galharague reiterated LFFF22 will have - for the first time - Le and Le Corbusier: three exclusive
gastronomic cuisines and culture that the Le French Festival is a strong Petit Festival for the younger exhibitions
throughout the two months. symbol of the solid relationship that demographic. 0 Gastronomy-related workshops
was built and fostered between France and events
“Malaysia and France have always and Malaysia since 1957. Alliance Française of Kuala Lumpur 0 La Fête de la musique: a night of
had good relations culturally. We are Cultural Coordinator Asma Manssouri music for all tastes
honoured to be able to organise the Presented by the Alliances explained that the 20th anniversary of 0 Solstice Lunaire: a unique multi-
Galharague was excited at the return Françaises in Kuala Lumpur and the festival chose a wide variety of films sensorial concert, bringing together
of Le French Film Festival. Penang, along with the Embassy of particularly to showcase the eclectic Malaysia, France and Columbia
France in Malaysia, with the support of styles of French cinema that persists 0 Electro Acoustic Latin Jazzy House
two main Gold Sponsors, Cartier and even in modern times. Performance, by No Black Tie: Old
Martell, and long-time collaborator school jazz funk disco performance
and partner Golden Screen Cinemas The festival will also be going online In Penang, LFFF will be partly
by teaming up with the streaming organised in conjunction with the
George Town Festival, another major
(from left) Embassy of France in Malaysia Co-Operation and Cultural Affairs cultural event in Malaysia. LFFF22 will take place in four cities
Counsellor Emmanuelle Marchand, Manssouri, Lasémillante and Dupic revealed “After two years of absence, we are across Malaysia.
what the festival had in store during the conference. very happy to celebrate together this
renewal of cultural life and to affirm For interested in LFFF22 films,
our will to develop our collaborations movie tickets can be bought beginning
with other local cultural institutions,” June 2 via the GSC app,
said Alliance Française of Penang www.gsc.com.my or through the e-
Director Priscille Lasémillante. kiosks in participating GSC cinemas. –
Le French Film Festival 2022 will be by Mark Mathen Victor
at the below cities and dates:
0 Kuala Lumpur: June 9 - June 26 For more information, visit the website
0 Penang: June 30 - July 10 www.lefrenchfestival.com.my or
0 Johor Bahru: July 7-10 Facebook page
0 Kota Kinabalu: July 14-17
facebook.com/lefrenchfestivalmy.

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Fighting the
system
o Kenyan video gamers face an uphill battle
to make their mark in the industry

FOR years, the virtual world of childhood passion could lead to a Gamer Brian Diang’a (on right), also known as Beast, plays against a contestant during a gaming demo in Naironi. – AFP
video games was the only professional career, until 2013.
place where Kenyan gamer said.
Brian Diang’a felt safe from “I bumped onto YouTube videos Instead the 25-year-old has
his abusive, alcoholic father and their where I saw gamers abroad playing
unhappy home in Kibera, Africa’s Mortal Kombat – a game that I travelled around the world to take
largest slum. frequently played to pass time – and part in international tournaments
getting paid up to US$5,000 featuring some of the biggest names
“Gaming was my only escape,“ (RM21,895) to compete,” he said. in the industry including France’s
Diang’a told AFP, describing a Marie-Laure Norindr, better known
childhood mired in poverty and So he decided to try and join their as Kayane.
violence. ranks.
Unconventional career No structure In 2018, Sylvia Gathoni, who plays Tekken under the name Queen Arrow, became
Popularly known by his online Diang’a is one of several Kenyan But the sector still faces major the first Kenyan gamer to be signed by an international team. – AFP
avatar Beast, the 28-year-old gamers trying to find their feet in a hurdles in Africa.
discovered video games when he was multi-billion dollar industry that is
nine. “My dad had become an slowly making its way onto The continent has struggled to
alcoholic and he would come back international platforms such as the capitalise on its large youth
home in a drunken stupor and beat inaugural Commonwealth esports population – 60% of Africans are aged
up my mom. Home became championships, which is expected to under 25, figures that usually attract
somewhere I did not want to be.” feature Kenyan participation. sponsors drawn to the prospect of a
young, growing fan base.
His daily visits to gaming dens But they are outliers in a society
worried his mother, who believed that has traditionally seen academic Many players battle slow internet
they were a bad influence on her son performance or exceptional athletic
and a distraction from his ability as the only route to success.
schoolwork.
Law graduate Sylvia Gathoni told
“I would receive a beating from AFP her gaming accomplishments
my mom every time she found me in still surprised her parents.
these gaming parlours,” Diang’a said.
In 2018, Gathoni, who plays
Far from being a gateway to the Tekken under the name Queen
world of drugs and crime, his Arrow, became the first Kenyan
childhood pursuit has instead taken gamer to be signed by an
him to tournaments and offered international team, and is currently
lucrative opportunities to work with contracted to US-based UYU.
tech brands.
“The older generation has been
Today, he earns around 50,000 wired to think that to be successful
Kenyan shillings (RM1,883) a month you have to go through a specified
in a country where youth path which is – go to school, work
unemployment remains a huge hard in your academics and then
problem. pursue a particular career,” Gathoni

Diang’a never imagined that his

The gaming sector still faces major hurdles in Africa, which has struggled to capitalise on its large youth population. – AFP speeds and time lags compared to makes it difficult for them to pursue
their overseas counterparts, who live the sport professionally.
in developed countries where the
vast majority of game servers are “There’s no structure at the
located. moment, it is simply a group of
friends who come together to play,”
Gamers and their dens also said tournament organiser Ronny
encounter police scrutiny in Kenya Lusigi.
where the law does not differentiate
between esports and gambling. “For video gaming to transition
into esports, it has to be organised
“In my research, I found that the and competitive,” he told AFP.
law needs to catch up with
technology – there are a lot of Nevertheless Diang’a, who now
loopholes,” said Gathoni, who hopes mentors young gamers in Kibera and
to specialise in esports law so she can organises tournaments around
get involved in policy-making. Kenya, hopes to see video gaming
“explode in Africa”.
Furthermore, while Kenyan
gamers regularly meet to play “Gaming kept me sane while
informal tournaments and win cash everything was falling apart. I want to
prizes, the absence of any structure see more people enter this culture of
gaming,” he said. – AFP

After Instagram, Snapchat steps up collaborative content
SOCIAL networks are becoming becomes visible on the accounts of previously allowed Snapchatters to
more and more collaborative, and these users, explains Snap, which create a Story and add friends to view On Snapchat, users can make Shared Stories with friends. – ETX STUDIO
many are unveiling new features that shared an explanatory video on and contribute. Now, with our new
promote interaction between users. YouTube. and improved Shared Stories,
Now, Snapchat is joining the club Snapchatters who’ve been added to
with a new feature called Shared The Snapchatters selected can in the group can add their friends as
Stories. turn choose friends to add to the well, making it easier for the whole
loop, in turn allowing them to create soccer team, camp squad, or group
The latest craze on social their own shared content. Users who of new coworkers to get in on the
networks seems to be collaborative have blocked a friend in the sharing fun,“ Snap said in a news release.
content. Instagram already lets users loop are, however, alerted.
publish common content across two Collaborative content has gained
accounts. Now, it’s Snapchat’s turn to Like Stories, Shared Stories are momentum in recent years with the
offer a similar option, but for Stories. only visible for 24 hours. However, success of TikTok. The social
Users can now allow their friends to unlike the usual Stories and Groups, network offers many options for
add content to their own respective users will find no shared chat using the content of other users and
Story, leading to a combination of function in this format. creating interactions, such as the
content that can help boost “collage” function for adding
engagement on Snapchat. This new option is reminiscent of excerpts of other users’ content to
the platform’s “Custom Stories” that your own video, or the Duet
To create Shared Stories, simply allowed users to create group Stories. function, which lets users split a
select the friends from your list that This format was, however, more video in two, with one side for each
you want to allow to contribute to the limited by users’ location. user’s content. – ETX Studio
Story. The content created then
“Shared Stories is a new iteration
of Custom Stories, a product that

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Sepinggan
Semangkuk. –
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o Set in nature, these establishments also
offer flavourful dishes for visitors to enjoy

█ BY S. TAMARAI CHELVI Although the cafe appears to have and others. BBQ Lamb KL Kemensah. – FACEBOOK
a hexagon shape from the front, 3. BBQ Lamb KL Kemensah The Hornbill Restaurant and Cafe. – KLBIRDPARK.COM
FOODIES often pick a Muhammad Iqbal said it’s actually Imagine eating a delicious meal
restaurant for the taste of the heart-shaped when viewed from while soaking your feet on a river?
food but nowadays, beautiful above. The restaurant’s facade also Well, imagine no more. In Kampung
scenery is becoming a appears to have been deliberately left Kemensah, diners will get a one-of-a-
contributing factor in selecting a bare with concrete cement pillars, kind experience at BBQ Lamb KL
restaurant. rough patches of raw concrete on the Kemensah.
ceilings, and red bricks.
The stunning views of the sunset, 2. Jeff’s Cellar It truly is a sight to behold, and an
breathtaking ocean or green hill can Set within a 260 million-year-old unforgettable outdoor dining
help add to our dining experience limestone cave and surrounded by a experience. Visitors wear a hat to
and create a lasting memory in the landscape of mountains and protect themselves from the sun
minds, especially for birthdays, rainforest, Jeff’s Cellar is an shining above, while the cool water
weddings, or a romantic dinner. enchanting venue. Stalactites, river runs through their feet.
stalagmites and rippling water make
While there are not many the ambiance truly unique. Visitors can enjoy tasting a sizzling
restaurants that combine excellent feast of Western cuisines, juicy and
local or Western cuisines with a The fine-dining restaurant was tender barbeque lamb, chicken,
gorgeous view, there is a few named after Jeffrey Cheah, the duck, and lobster smoked, barbeque
exceptions. Some restaurants are chairman of Sunway Group of or grilled to the perfection tantalizing
built in an environment which allows Companies. Initially, it was his the tastebuds.
us to get immersed in nature. private wine cellar at The Banjaran
Hotspring Retreat but later, they “Our signature dishes are the mix
Here is a guide to the best started to welcome guests. meat sets,” revealed founder
restaurant in Malaysia with a view, in Zainuddin Yatim, who came up with
no particular order: The location itself is clearly the unique idea of setting up a
1. Sepinggan Semangkuk different from the rest, and the region restaurant on the river after being
Opened in Feb 2021, Sepinggan is blessed with a natural hot spring, inspired by his camping experiences
Semangkuk is the brainchild of natural jungle, mountain, and during his teenage years when he
Muhammad Iqbal Awang Damit, majestic caves. When they built the used to put up a table and eat his food
who also owns the Bangkita Ceramic restaurant, their principle was to over the running river.
Studio. The leading Malaysian protect and preserve the
ceramic artist iopened the art and environment. When their feet are in the water,
craft concept cafe and restaurant at visitors also get to look at the fishes in
Teluk Panglima Garang, Selangor. A perfect spot for a romantic the river, which sometimes play
dinner on Valentine’s Day, the around their legs.
The beautiful view of the natural restaurant serves an elegant menu 4. The Hornbill Restaurant and Cafe
surroundings of Kampung with an array of wine perfect for a This restaurant with a wildlife bird
Sijangkang gives diners a calm, warm and cozy dinners with loved atmosphere is a unique concept
serene feeling while they enjoy the ones. Chef Lee Choon Boon’s restaurant right in the heart of Kuala
scrumptious food. distinctive dishes highlight the finest Lumpur city. Located amidst lush
produce in the country, including tropical rainforests within the
“Our cafe has Kampung vibes, local and seasonal ingredients grown Hornbill Park section of the KL Bird
surrounded by palm trees, coconut on-site. Park, the restaurant has the
trees, the river and mangroves,” said traditional architecture of a Malay
Muhammad Iqbal. Most of the ingredients are kampung house, and it has a warm
sourced from the Sunway Organic feel. There are three-tiered dining
“I grew up in a kampung and also Gardens, a 20-acre farm with pure areas with upper, middle, and lower
my heart is filled with a love for water coming from the mountains in decks.
kampung (vibes). Since I was young, I the jungle. It’s grown responsibly by a
wanted to give back something to the team of farmers and is free from At treetop level, you might get a
place I grew up in, and introduce art chemicals. surprise visit from the beautiful and
and craft in my kampung to let the colourful bird park residents, who
people appreciate [it].” The harvested fruits, vegetables, will often just fly over or sit nearby,
and herbs from the garden are giving diners a chance to take a closer
The restaurant serves mouth- incorporated into the regularly look while savouring aromatic local
watering Asian and Western cuisine rotating menus at the resort’s cuisines. Lucky visitors may get a
along with fusion food, combining restaurant. Jeff’s Cellar was also chance to see magnificent birds such
local and Western elements such as named as one of the five most as the Rhinocerous Hornbill. Nasi
Italian pasta with spicy sambal, and magnificent bars in the world by CNN Lemak, Mee Mamak and grilled
also serves Mexican cuisines such as Greece. chicken chop are the restaurant’s
Quesadilla, burritos, and others. specialities.
Recently, Chef Boon unveiled 5. Subak
“Inside the cafe, visitors can enjoy “Tanah”, a menu with the finest Hidden far away, Subak restaurant is
our building [which is] filled with art Malaysian produce from the land and located in a tranquil and exclusive
[including] paintings on the wall, sea, which includes Tanjung Malim place, surrounded by lush green trees
macrame, tableware decorations, Amur caviar, Bario salt from Sarawak, and plants in Bukit Lanjan, a perfect
flowers and plants. We are also selling quail from Perak, figs from the jungle, spot for nature lovers to enjoy a
the tableware in our cafe,” said the romantic dinner. The restaurant
ceramic artist. serves Western and Asian cuisine but Subak. – FACEBOOK be at night because the view is
the signature dish is the Lamb Shank Masala, a favourite of many since it beautiful, especially with the
Jeff’s Cellar. – FACEBOOK was first introduced on the menu strategically arranged lighting,” said
when the restaurant was opened in one of the staff.
2008.
It’s not so easy to find the place but
Candlelight dinners are available once you arrive at the restaurant, you
in two areas; beside a fish pond and will never be disappointed by the
near the jungle. food or the scenic beauty!

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Trawling marshes to
collect plastic waste

IRAQ’S vast swamplands are the reputed home of Four-legged firefightersSpanish shepherd Daniel Sanchez, 36, herds his flock of sheep and goats at the natural park of Collserola. –AFP
the biblical Garden of Eden, but the waterways are oBarcelona recruits sheep, goats to fight wildfires
drying out and becoming so clogged with waste
their very existence is at risk, activists warn. IT’S a rustic scene – sheep and goats is the best thing that can happen”, added Barcelona city
graze placidly while a shepherd keeps Dominguez, pointing to the dry vegetation. hall has
“For 6,000 or 7,000 years the inhabitants have watch. But this is Barcelona’s biggest He said he hoped the flock would return next employed 290
protected the marshes,” said Raad al-Assadi, director public park, not the countryside. year. sheep and
of Chibayish Organisation for Ecotourism, who this Since April, Barcelona city hall has goats to
week began work on a boat to try to clear some of employed 290 sheep and goats to munch The project ends in June. If it is deemed a munch
the worst areas of trash. undergrowth at the Collserola National Park success, the authorities may expand it to undergrowth
on the outskirts of Spain’s second-largest other green areas. at the
“But we have reached a stage where the marshes city. Collserola
are threatened with extinction.” Ferran Paune, the biologist and livestock National Park
The aim of the pilot scheme is to reduce farming expert in charge of the project, said on the
The swamps, nestled between the Tigris and the risk of wildfires by clearing vegetation in the area posed a “very high risk of wildfires”. outskirts of
Euphrates rivers, are one of the world’s largest inland an environmentally friendly way. It also Spain’s
deltas. helps educate the Mediterranean port city’s “We are in a Mediterranean zone. On top second-
1.6 million residents about the countryside. of that, it’s overcrowded, with many urban largest city. –
The wetlands barely survived the wrath of dictator areas and people living in woodland,” he AFP
Saddam Hussein, who ordered they be drained in “The biggest challenge is re-educating added.“This natural park could burn cause a very serious problem people
1991 as punishment for communities protecting people about rural life,” said Daniel Sanchez, completely in just eight hours, which could needing to be evacuated or being injured.”
insurgents and to hunt them down. one of the shepherds, as he took the animals The goats and sheep appear to have
out to graze. adapted “perfectly” to the urban park, Paune
But after Saddam was toppled, Iraq pledged to said.
preserve the ecosystem and provide functional The 36-year-old moved to Barcelona from But Sanchez, who gave up a career as a
services to the marshland communities, and they Sant Llorenc Savall, a town some 50 lighting technician a decade ago to become a
were inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in kilometres further inland, to look after the shepherd, said he was “getting tired” of the
2016 both for their biodiversity and their ancient herd. He sleeps in a shed in the park near the city noise and the night-time light pollution.
history. sheep and goats. “I think I hear a sheep screaming and
then I realise it’s actually an ambulance
Tourists have returned, but one of the main visible The 8,200-hectare park is 22 times bigger siren,” he said.
sources of pollution in the area are visitors who throw than New York’s Central Park and eight times “Or I want to listen to the herd and there’s
away their “plastic waste”, said Assadi. larger than the Bois de Boulogne in Paris. a hospital helicopter coming into land.” –
ETX Studio
The UN classifies Iraq “as the fifth most vulnerable Its viewing points offer sweeping vistas of
country in the world” to climate change, having Barcelona, and hiking trails make it popular
already witnessed record low rainfall and high with joggers, cyclists and people out for a
temperatures in recent years. walk.

The water level of the marsh is falling, a “Every year it catches fire,” said Sergi
phenomenon accentuated by repeated droughts and Dominguez, a 52-year-old maintenance
by the dams built upstream of the two rivers, among worker who was in the park walking his dog.
Iraq’s upstream neighbours, Turkey and Iran. High risk of wildfires
The sheep and goats “eat the scrub and that
“There is a threat to this ecosystem, which has
significant biodiversity”, said French ambassador Eric
Chevallier, at the launch Thursday of the French-
funded boat project.

Chevallier called for “much greater mobilisation,
Iraqi and international, to meet all the challenges”
that a heating planet is causing.

A string of sandstorms in recent weeks have
blanketed Iraq, with thousands needing medical care
due to respiratory problems.

The Middle East has always been battered by dust
and sandstorms, but they have become more
frequent and intense in recent years.

The trend has been associated with overuse of
river water, more dams, overgrazing and
deforestation.

The rubbish collectors are not the only unusual
team in the marshes: earlier this year, the Iraqi Green
Climate Organization launched a veterinary
ambulance to help farmers treat their water buffalo. –
AFP
Southern Iraq’s marshes of Chibayish during an
environmental clean up campaign in the southern
Iraqi province of Dhi Qar. – AFP

Deforestation up in Brazil’s forests Deforestation surged 66% last year in Brazil’s
DEFORESTATION surged 66% last year in (in other parts of Brazil), as a region with more Atlantic Forest, according to a new report. –
Brazil’s Atlantic Forest, according to a new governance and policing,” spokesman Luis Brazil, but for the world,” Pinto said.
report, compounding fears over the rampant Guedes Pinto told AFP. “It shows the Atlantic “Research shows the Atlantic Forest is one of ETX STUDIO
destruction of the Amazon rainforest further Forest is also suffering from dismantling if we are to reach the goal of holding global
north. environmental policies and legislation.” the biomes that will have to be urgently restored warming to 1.5°C in line with the Paris climate
accord.” – ETX Studio
The Mata Atlantica, which stretches down Deforestation has surged in Brazil under
Brazil’s eastern coast, lost 53,479 acres of forest President Jair Bolsonaro, whom critics accuse of
cover from November 2020 to October 2021, up gutting environmental protection programmes
two-thirds from the year before, according to to benefit Brazil’s powerful agribusiness
the report, which was based on satellite industry. Since the far-right president took
monitoring data and published late Wednesday office in 2019, the average annual deforestation
by an environmental group. in the Brazilian Amazon has increased by 75%
from the previous decade, according to official
Cutting down that forest – the size of more figures.
than 20,000 football fields – released the
equivalent of 10.3 million tonnes of carbon Like the Amazon, the less-known Atlantic
dioxide into the atmosphere, said the group, Forest is a critical buffer against climate change,
SOS Mata Atlantica. and a key ecosystem without which Brazil’s
supplies of food, water and hydroelectric power
“We weren’t expecting such a huge increase. would be threatened, experts say.
We thought the Atlantic Forest would be a bit
more immune to the explosion of deforestation Its destruction “is a disaster not just for

21theSUN ON WEDNESDAY | JUNE 1, 2022
* SPORTS

302 Jobs 322 Notices NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR VOLUNTARY WINDING SHORTS exerted little influence to help
UP OF LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIP Horner warns Max Max to the front.
WE ARE HIRING IN THE MATTER OF (Section 50(4)(a) of the Limited Liability of Sergio threat
THE COMPANIES ACT, 2016 Partnerships Act 2012) “That he finished third, he
ADVERTISING SALES & CHRISTIAN HORNER has owes to Ferrari’s mistake at that
MARKETING AND Notice is hereby given that YBS LAMB EATERY PLT [(LLP warned Max Verstappen that second stop of Charles Leclerc.
IN THE MATTER OF No. 202104001220 (LLP0027848-LGN)] will be making Sergio Perez is a “lot closer” to
1)ASSISTANT MANAGER / MANAGER an application to the Registrar of Limited Liability the reigning champion on pure “Max was not helped by the
2)EXECUTIVE / SENIOR EXECUTIVE PERFECT WELLY Partnerships for a declaration of dissolution pursuant pace this season. chosen strategy. It turned
SALES & SERVICES CENTRE to section 50(2) of the Limited Liability Partnerships completely to Checo’s favour.
Job Description: Act 2012 within seven (7) days after the publication of The Red Bull team principal That was disappointing to me,
SDN. BHD. this notice. Any partner or creditor of the LLP desiring said Perez had been competitive and I would have liked it to be
• Building and sustaining strong working relationships with 200001001529 (504134-W) to object to the application may do so in writing to the all weekend in Monaco while different for the championship
advertising clients. (IN MEMBERS’ VOLUNTARY Companies Commission of Malaysia within thirty (30) Verstappen struggled to get the leader.”
days from the date of this notice. car into gear.
• Plan and executive new, creative, exciting and innovative WINDING-UP) ‘He can’t go on like this’
marketing campaigns for the company Notice is hereby given pursuant to ROYAL PORT DICKSON YATCH CLUB “It has been an amazing day
Section 439(2)(a) of the Companies Act, for us and an amazing day for MICK SCHUMACHER has picked
• Develop and continuously improve marketing materials, 2016, that the Special Resolution set out Applicants are invited from qualified and experienced Checo, he’s been on it all up an unwanted paddock
product/service presentations and proposals. below was duly passed by the members candidates for the position of weekend so it’s a well deserved nickname as F1’s “crash kid” after
of the company on 24th May, 2022. victory,” Horner said. the German suffered another
• Passionate in serving client accounts to improve sales revenue “That the company be wound up CLUB CATERER poor weekend in Monaco. The
voluntarily and that LEE SHOOK MUN @ “Checo is doing a great job 23-year-old Haas star crashed
Requirements: LEE YUE YEE (f) (NRIC No.: 661003-10- The successful caterer, preferably a qualified cook this year, in Jeddah he had that out after losing control of his car
6088) of No. 31-3, Jalan Tasik Selatan himself, will be responsible for the overall management amazing pole and the time delta at the fast turn 14 in his second
• Minimum Diploma/Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, 3, Metro Centre, Bandar Tasik Selatan, between him and Max has been big accident this season. He
or any other related field. 57000 Kuala Lumpur , be and is hereby of the Club kitchen and must be able to cater for a lot closer this year. To win this smashed against the barriers,
appointed liquidator for the purposes of Eastern and Western dishes. race is a deserved victory. splitting the car in two and
• Assistant Manager/Manager: minimum 5 years of experience in such winding up.” bringing out the red flag.
sales and marketing in media industry LEE SHOOK MUN @ LEE YUE YEE (f) Applicants are invited to visit the site and to purchase “Max hasn’t quite had the car
(MAICSA 7000634) the tender documents at RM50.00 per set where he wanted but he’s It comes just months after
• Executive/Senior Executive: at least 2 years of sales and Secretary (non-refundable) at the: pleased with that result, he’s Schumacher also destroyed his
marketing experience in media industry Kuala Lumpur beaten Charles and kept his car during qualifying at the
01st June, 2022 Royal Port Dickson Yatch Club (202 Selangor) championship lead which was Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
• Good communication, presentation, problem solving and Batu 4 1/2 Jalan Pantai the goal.”
organizational skills IN THE MATTER OF 71050 Sirusa Former F1 star Christian
THE COMPANIES ACT, 2016 … as Verstappen’s dad Danner has warned Schumacher
• Possess own transport and willing to travel Negeri Sembilan Darul Khusus takes aim at team runs the risk of losing faith of
• Able to start work immediately. AND All tender documents to be submitted by team boss Guenther Steiner if he
IN THE MATTER OF Wednesday, 22nd June 2022 by 12.00 noon MAX VERSTAPPEN’S dad Jos can’t finish a race weekend
DIGITAL MARKETING Only shortlisted applicants will be notified. has taken aim at Red Bull after a without a collision.
PERFECT WELLY “very disappointing” wet-dry
EXECUTIVE / SENIOR EXECUTIVE SALES & SERVICES CENTRE DALAM MAHKAMAH MAJISTRET DI DALAM MAHKAMAH SESYEN DI Monaco Grand Prix as he claims Speaking to Sport1, he said:
KUALA KUBU BHARU KUALA KUBU BHARU the team didn’t help the “He can keep up in terms of
Job Description: SDN. BHD. reigning Formula One champion speed, but things can’t go on
200001001529 (504134-W) DALAM NEGERI SELANGOR DARUL DALAM SELANGOR DARUL EHSAN move up the grid. like this with the incidents.
• Design and develop online marketing strategies, digital roadmap (IN MEMBERS’ VOLUNTARY EHSAN, MALAYSIA SAMAN PEMULA PENGANGKATAN
and creative campaigns that aligned with the business goals and GUAMAN SIVIL “As a father I was also “He’s causing millions in
directions. WINDING-UP) NO.: BF-58-3-02/2022 disappointed with the race. damage, and a team like Haas
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that NO: BF-A72NCvC-2-01/2022 Max’s third place was very can spend that money more
• Provide creative ideas for content marketing. the creditors of the abovenamed disappointing,” Verstappen wisely.
• Manage all digital marketing channels company which is being wound up senior said on Verstappen.com.
• Plan and manage social media platforms. voluntarily are required on or before “He needs to find the
• Able to create content & produce graphics for social media 30th June, 2022 to send their names “Red Bull achieved a good solution for himself – no advice
and addresses with particulars of their result, but at the same time would help him. But he has to
postings. debts or claims and the names and finish a race without incident.
• Prepare copywriting for the marketing campaign. addresses of their solicitors (if any) Gunther will be reading the riot
to the undersigned, the Liquidator of act.”
Requirements: the said Company; and if so required
in writing from the said, are by their Antara Dalam perkara Mengenai Akta 322 Notices 322 Notices 322 Notices
• Diploma/Degree in Marketing, Digital Marketing or equivalent. solicitors or personally to come in and Pengangkatan 1952
• At least 2 years of experience in implementing digital marketing prove their debts or claims at such time IN THE MATTER OF THE COMPANIES
and place as shall be specified in such MAJLIS PERBANDARAN HULU Dan ACT, 2016
strategies notice or in default thereof they will SELANGOR AND
• Excellent understanding of digital marketing concepts and be excluded from the benefits of any (dahulunya dikenali sebagai MAJLIS Dalam perkara Mengenai MONIESHA NOTIS IN THE HIGH COURT OF
distribution made before such debts DAERAH HULU SELANGOR) LAKSHMI JAMES yang akan dikenali IN THE MATTER OF MALAYA AT SHAH ALAM
best practices. are proven. sebagai DEEPIKA SRI A/P GOBI seorang GOOD TREE BUILDER SDN. BHD. Kami sedang mencari ibu COMPANIES WINDING-UP
• Required Skill(s): Google Adwords, Google Analytics, SEO/SEM, Kuala Lumpur ...PLAINTIF kanak-kanak perempuan
01st June, 2022 1. GOBI A/L SUBRAMANIAM 197801003255 (40271-P) PETITION NO.
social media marketing and optimization. LEE SHOOK MUN @ LEE YUE YEE (f) Dan (Members’ Voluntary Winding-Up) kandung kepada seorang BA-28NCC-460-09/2021
• Team player Liquidator (NO K/P: 811116-08-6715) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Creditors
• Great interpersonal and communication skills Liquidator of the abovenamed Company which is
No. 31-3, Jalan Tasik Selatan 3, GUNASEGARAN A/L RAJAMANICKAM 2. S MUHAMBIGAI A/P SARAVANAN being voluntarily wound-up, are required kanak-kanak lelaki In the matter of Sections 465(1)(e) and
Office based in Petaling Jaya (5 days a week) Metro Centre, Bandar Tasik Selatan, (NO. K/P: 640310-02-6157) (NO K/P: 870214-06-5336) on or before the 26th day of June 2022 466(1)(a) Companies Act 2016;
Closing date - 30 June 2022 57000 Kuala Lumpur ...PEMOHON-PEMOHON to send in their names and addresses
…DEFENDAN with particulars of their debts and claims,
Send in your CV with your photo via email to : IN THE MATTER OF and of any security held by them, and the
THE COMPANIES ACT, 2016 names and addresses of their Solicitors
[email protected] (if any) to the undersigned Liquidator at
AND Suite D23, 2nd Floor, Plaza Pekeliling, No.
IN THE MATTER OF 1. MONIESHA LAKSHMI JAMES 2 Jalan Tun Razak, 50400 Kuala Lumpur berbangsa Cina yang And
SINGGIE FERRY SERVICES SDN. BHD. (NO. SIJIL LAHIR: DAA34107) and if so required by notice in writing lahir pada 28.01.2004
PERISYTIHARAN JUALAN 201901006594 (1315921-V) NOTIS PENYAMPAIAN SECARA from the said Liquidator, are by their bertempat di Jeram,
DALAM MAHKAMAH TINGGI MALAYA DI PULAU PINANG (IN MEMBERS’ VOLUNTARY PENGIKLANAN 2. PREMALATHA A/P MUTHUSAMY Solicitors or personally required to write In the matter of Cakara Maritime
PERMOHONAN UNTUK PERLAKSANAAN NO: PA-38-153-03/2022 (NO. K/P : 830609-14-5924) in and prove their said debts and claims at Sdn. Bhd. [Company Registration No:
WINDING-UP) Kepada, such time and place as shall be specified 199701033754]
Notice is hereby given pursuant to in such notice, or in default thereof they
Dalam perkara mengenai Seksyen 256 dan 257 Kanun Tanah Negara, 1965 Section 439(2)(a) of the Companies GUNASEGARAN A/L RAJAMANICKAM will be excluded from the benefit of any Selangor. Sebarang
Dan Act, 2016, that the Special Resolution NO. K/P: 640310-02-6157 distribution made before such debts and makluman sila hubungi
Dalam perkara mengenai Gadaian Perserahan No: 0799SC2020031755( bertarikh : set out below was duly passed by the NO. 226A Kampung Kemunting Baru 3. PEGAWAI KEBAJIKAN MASYARAKAT claims are proved. pejabat peguam Tetuan BETWEEN
12/11/2020) ke atas semua bahagian tanah yang dipegang di bawah PN 3305/M1/15/246, members of the company on 24th of Apartment ...RESPONDEN-RESPONDEN Kuala Lumpur
774, Mukim Bandar Jelutong, Daerah Timur Laut, Pulau Pinang May, 2022. Baru 14 Jalan Changloon Dated this 26th day of May 2022
Dan “That the company be wound up 06000 Jitra, Kedah NOTIS PENYAMPAIAN GANTI Yap Siew Cheng Sin & Associates di talian SEABRIGHT SDN. BHD. [Company
Dalam perkara mengenai Aturan 83 Kaedah-Kaedah Mahkamah, 2012 voluntarily and that LEE SHOOK MUN @ Liquidator Registration No: 197601003939]
LEE YUE YEE (f) (NRIC No.: 661003-10- Dalam perkara Saman Pemula bertarikh Note: 03-78051558.
ANTARA 6088) of No. 31-3, Jalan Tasik Selatan GUNASEGARAN A/L RAJAMANICKAM 17.2.2022, Affidavit Sokongan yang telah This notice is purely formal. … PETITIONER
3, Metro Centre, Bandar Tasik Selatan, NO. K/P: 640310-02-6157 diikrarkan oleh Pemohon-Pemohon pada All known creditors have been or will be AND
57000 Kuala Lumpur , be and is hereby No. J5-13 Jalan Semarak 3A/4, 16.2.2022, Notis Permohonan Ex-Parte paid in full.
Public Islamic Bank Berhad (No. Syarikat: 14328-V) . .. PLAINTIF appointed liquidator for the purposes of Apartment Seri Semarak, bertarikh 17.2.2022, Affidavit Sokongan IN THE MATTER OF THE COMPANIES SILA AMBIL PERHATIAN CAKARA MARITIME SDN. BHD.
such winding up.” Bukit Beruntung yang telah diikrarkan oleh Pemohon- [Company Registration
DAN LEE SHOOK MUN @ LEE YUE YEE (f) 48300 Rawang, Selangor Pemohon pada 16.2.2022, Notis Minta ACT, 2016 bahawa satu permohonan No: 199701033754]
(MAICSA 7000634) Arahan-Arahan bertarikh 18.2.2022, dan AND
Kho Chon Lin (No. Kad Pengenalan : 800126075629) ...DEFENDAN Secretary AMBIL PERHATIAN bahawa suatu Notis Perbicaraan bertarikh 18.2.2022. untuk perintah … RESPONDENT
Kuala Lumpur tindakan telah dimulakan terhadap IN THE MATTER OF
Menurut Perintah Mahkamah Tinggi Malaya di PULAU PINANG mengenai Perintah Jualan 01st of June, 2022 kamu di Mahkamah Majistret Kuala Kepada: GOOD TREE BUILDER SDN. BHD. pengangkatan telah NOTICE OF WINDING-UP ORDER
dan Perintah bertarikh 10 Januari 2022 dan 29 April 2022, adalah dengan ini diisytiharkan Kubu Bharu dalam Guaman Sivil No.
bahawa Timbalan Pendaftar/Penolong Kanan Pendaftar Pusat Operasi e-Lelong di Kuantan IN THE MATTER OF BF-A72NCVC-2-01/2022 oleh MAJLIS PREMALATHA A/P MUTHUSAMY 197801003255 (40271-P) dibuat di Mahkamah
THE COMPANIES ACT, 2016 PERBANDARAN HULU SELANGOR (NO. K/P: 830609-14-5924) (In Members’ Voluntary Winding-Up)
AKAN MENJUAL SECARA (dahulunya dikenali sebagai MAJLIS No.21 Jalan USJ 1/14, At an Extraordinary General Meeting of the Sesyen Kuala Selangor In the matter of CAKARA MARITIME
LELONG AWAM AND DAERAH HULU SELANGOR) yang Taman Subang Permai USJ 1, members of GOOD TREE BUILDER SDN. (BJ-58-5-05/2022) yang SDN. BHD.
IN THE MATTER OF beralamat di Jalan Bukit Kerajaan, 47600 Subang Jaya, BHD. duly convened and held at Suite D23,
Pada Hari Khamis, 16 Jun 2022 Pada Jam 11:00 pagi, SINGGIE FERRY SERVICES SDN. BHD. 44000 Kuala Kubu Bharu, Selangor Darul Selangor. 2nd Floor, Plaza Pekeliling, No. 2 Jalan Tun mana telah ditetapkan Winding-Up Order made on the 27th
SECARA ELEKTRONIK Dl LAMAN WEB e-LELONG, PUSAT OPERASI e-LELONG, 201901006594 (1315921-V) Ehsan dan Mahkamah ini telah memberi Razak, 50400 Kuala Lumpur on the 16th day of May 2022.
(IN MEMBERS’ VOLUNTARY perintah bahawa Writ Saman bertarikh day of May 2022 the following special
KOMPLEKS MAHKAMAH KUANTAN, PAHANG DARUL MAKMUR 14.1.2022 hendaklah dilaksanakan resolutions were duly passed:-
WINDING-UP) secara penyampaian ganti kepada That the Company be wound up voluntarily
NOTA: Bakal pembeli adalah dinasihatkan agar membuat carian Hakmilik secara NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Defendan dengan menampalkan AMBIL PERHATIAN bahawa Saman and that Yap Siew Cheng of Suite D23, untuk bicara pada Name and address of liquidator:
rasmi di Pejabat Tanah dan memeriksa semua tanggungan, bebanan serta mengenal the creditors of the abovenamed satu salinan perintah ini pada papan Pemula bertarikh 17.2.2022, Affidavit 2nd Floor, Plaza Pekeliling, No. 2 Jalan
pasti dengan tepat hartanah tersebut sebelum jualan lelongan dijalankan. company which is being wound up kenyataan di Mahkamah Majistret, Sokongan yang telah diikrarkan oleh Tun Razak, 50400 Kuala Lumpur be and 14.06.2022 jam 9:00 pagi
voluntarily are required on or before Kuala Kubu Bharu, menampalkan Pemohon-Pemohon pada 16.2.2022, is hereby appointed Liquidator of the
Sila layari https://elelong.kehakiman.gov.my/bidderweb 30th of June, 2022 to send their names satu salinan perintah ini pada alamat Notis Permohonan Ex-Parte bertarikh Company. dimana kehadiran kamu Director-General of Insolvency of
and addresses with particulars of their terakhir Defendan yang diketahui dan That the said Liquidator be authorised to Malaysia
BUTIR-BUTIR HAKMILIK: debts or claims and the names and juga secara menyiarkan sesalinan 17.2.2022, Affidavit Sokongan yang distribute either in cash, specie or in kind adalah diwajibkan. State of Selangor Branch
addresses of their solicitors (if any) Notis Periklanan untuk sekali sahaja telah diikrarkan oleh Pemohon- amongst the contributors of the Company Lot F23-F45, 1st Floor,
to the undersigned, the Liquidator of di suratkhabar tempatan dan bahawa Pemohon pada 16.2.2022, Notis Minta in accordance with their respective rights Bangunan IDCC Shah Alam,
No. Hakmilik : PN 3305/M 1/15/246 the said Company; and if so required penyampaian sedemikian hendaklah Arahan-Arahan bertarikh 18.2.2022, dan and interests therein. Jalan Pahat L 15/L, Seksyen 15,
No. Lot : 774 in writing from the said, are by their menjadi satu penyampaian yang Notis Perbicaraan bertarikh 18.2.2022 That the Liquidator be indemnified by SILA AMBIL PERHATIAN 40200 Shah Alam,
Mukim/Daerah/Negeri : Bandar Jelutong / Timur Laut / Pulau Pinang solicitors or personally to come in and sempurna dan cukup dalam tempoh (selepas ini dirujuk sebagai “Kertas- the Company against all costs, charges, bahawa sekiranya kamu Selangor Darul Ehsan.
Pegangan : Hakmilik Pajakan prove their debts or claims at such time empat belas (14) hari dari tarikh akhir Kertas Kausa”) telah dikeluarkan losses, expenses and liabilities incurred in gagal hadir di Mahkamah
No. Petak/No. Tingkat/No. : 246 / 15 / M1 and place as shall be specified in such penampalan dokumen tersebut dan terhadap kamu oleh Mahkamah ini or sustained by her in the execution and pada tarikh dan masa
Bangunan : notice or in default thereof they will pengiklanan notis tersebut mengikut oleh Pemohon-Pemohon iaitu GOBI discharge of her duties as Liquidator and yang dinyatakan di
Keluasan Tanah : 775.00 kaki persegi be excluded from the benefits of any yang mana lebih lewat. A/L SUBRAMANIAM (NO. K/P: in relation thereto. atas, satu perintah akan Dated this 27th day of May 2022.
Pemilik Berdaftar : 72.00 meter persegi distribution made before such debts 811116-08-6715) dan S MUHAMBIGAI Lim Meng San diberikan tanpa kehadiran
: Kho Chon Lin are proven. A/P SARAVANAN (NO. K/P: 870214-06- Director anda.
Kuala Lumpur signed
Syarat Nyata : Petak ini hendaklah digunakan untuk tujuan rumah 01st of June, 2022 5336) yang kedua-duanya beralamat
Sekatan Kepentingan pangsa sahaja LEE SHOOK MUN @ LEE YUE YEE (f) di No.136-A, Jalan Chuang, Kg Chuang,
Liquidator 44200 Rasa, Selangor dan Mahkamah ……........................................
Bebanan / Lain-Lain : Tanah yang diberimilik ini tidak boleh dipindah milik, Liquidator telah memerintahkan bahawa kertas- Wong Lu Peen & Tunku Alina
Kawasan Rizab dicagar , dipajak, pajakan kecil atau dilupuskan tanpa No. 31-3, Jalan Tasik Selatan 3, kertas kausa tersebut diserahkan kepada
Kaveat kebenaran daripada Pihak Berkuasa Negeri Metro Centre, Bandar Tasik Selatan, kamu dengan menampalkan kertas- Solicitors for the Petitioner
57000 Kuala Lumpur Jika kamu berhasrat untuk membela
: dalam tindakan tersebut kamu mestilah kertas kausa dan Perintah bertarikh This Notice of Winding-Up Order is
: dalam masa empat belas (14) hari dari 28.4.2022 pada Papan Kenyataan taken out by WONG LU PEEN & TUNKU
: Public Islamic Bank Berhad (No. Syarikat: 14328-V) penampalan dan penyiaran pengiklanan Mahkmah Sesyen di Kuala Kubu Bharu ALINA, solicitors for the Petitioner
ini, memfailkan Memorandum dan mengiklanan Notis ini dalam satu Bertarikh pada abovenamed, whose address for
1070&1071, Jin Telok Wanjah,05200 Alor Setar,P.O Kehadiran. Kegagalan kamu untuk (1) akhbar Bahasa Inggeris tempatan dan 01 haribulan Jun 2022 service is at 21-6, Block B, The
Box 70, 05700 Alor Setar Kedah didaftarkan pada berbuat demikian boleh menyebabkan satu (1) akhbar Bahasa Tamil tempatan Boulevard, Mid Valley City, Lingkaran
29 Jun 2020 jam 12:48:27 petang Suratkuasa Wakil: Penghakiman Ingkar boleh diberikan bahawa penampalan-penampalan dan Syed Putra, 59200 Kuala Lumpur.
0799SW2016000162 didaftarkan pada terhadap kamu. [Tel: 03-29388833
File Reference: L3 15708]
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SPORTS /thesuntelegram

WORLD NO. 2 Daniil Medvedev and More casualties in Paris
fourth-ranked Stefanos Tsitsipas Medvedev and Tsitsipas crash, Swiatek survives scare at French Open
crashed out of the French Open in
the fourth round yesterday as tournament but was completely outplayed by With fellow 19-year-old Carlos Alcaraz gave me a confidence boost. It’s so great to still
women’s top seed Iga Swiatek took her winning the 33-year-old Cilic who broke serve five times. already into the quarterfinals, it’s the first time be here.”
streak to 32 matches after surviving a huge scare. two teenagers have made it this far in Paris since
Medvedev was unable to carve out a single Hendrik Dreekman and Andrei Medvedev 28 Tsitsipas said he would be ready for Rune
US Open champion Medvedev was beaten by break point as the Croatian got the better of the years ago. when they meet again.
20th seed Marin Cilic 6-2, 6-3, 6-2 in just 1hr 45 Russian for the first time in four meetings.
min on Court Philippe Chatrier. In a tense fourth set, Rune gave up a 5-2 lead “I can see something different next time with
Rublev made the quarterfinals for the second and fought off three more break points in the this opponent. I’m pretty convinced I can do
Tsitsipas, the 2021 runner-up to Novak time when Italian opponent Jannik Sinner 10th game before securing victory when way better,” said the 23-year-old.
Djokovic, was defeated by Danish teenager retired with a left knee injury with the Russian 1- Tsitsipas hit long.
Holger Rune 7-5, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 in an earlier 6, 6-4, 2-0 ahead. Rune will next face eighth-seeded Casper
match. “I was very nervous and I knew that if I went Ruud who became the first Norwegian man to
Rune became the first Danish man to reach away from my tactics I would lose,” said Rune, reach the last eight with a 6-2, 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 win
Cilic will face Russia’s Andrey Rublev in his the French Open quarterfinals when he shocked who won his maiden ATP title in Munich in the against Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz.
third career Roland Garros quarterfinal. Tsitsipas. build-up to Paris.
Swiatek survived a scare at the hands of
“It’s one of the most beautiful matches of my Rune, just 19 and ranked 40, swept to a “I told myself just stick to the plan and that injured Chinese teenager Zheng Qinwen,
career, it was fantastic from the first to the last memorable win on the back of 54 winners. dropping the first set before going on to make
point,” said Cilic, adding he is playing his “best the quarterfinals.
tennis in recent weeks”.
Swiatek prevailed 6-7 (5-7), 6-0, 6-2 to equal
Medvedev had enjoyed his best run in Paris the third best winning streak this century of 32
12 months ago when he reached the matches set by Justine Henin 14 years ago.
quarterfinals.
“She played amazing tennis,” said Swiatek. “I
He hadn’t dropped a set at this year’s am proud to be still in the tournament.” – AFP

5466/2022 31/05/2022 (TUE) ‘I wish I was a man’

1835 CHINA’S Zheng Qinwen said severe DrawDate:31/05/22(Tue) DrawNo:5413/22 Venue: PERAK TURF CLUB
5840 stomach cramps ruined her hopes of
0867 completing a shock French Open win
against world No. 1 Iga Swiatek yesterday
9840 0006 6408 4487 and left her “wishing I was a man”. 2759
0706 1400 9754 8260
9651 0131 7012 5670 Zheng, just 19 and playing in her first 0914
5894 2224 8774 2442 Roland Garros, took the first set off the top
8958 9822 4255 5463 seed before slipping to a 6-7 (5-7), 6-0, 6-2 5913
defeat in their last-16 tie.
1835 5840 15,714,049.06 3109 + 0055 2387 + 7404
1835 0867 5840 1835 The world No. 74 had needed a 9202 + 4472 1805 + 5945
5840 0867 0867 1835 medical timeout to strap her injured right 9328 + 1068 0422 + 2115
0867 5840 leg early in the second set but she 2795 + 2899 9398 + 6723
161,883.37 revealed that was the least of her 6739 + 3463 7113 + 9702
concerns.
RM5,514,604.80
“It’s just girl things,” Zheng said in
1835 reference to her menstrual pain. 2759 + 0914 0914 + 2759
5840 2759 + 5913 5913 + 2759
“The first day is always so tough and 0914 + 5913 5913 + 0914
0867 then I have to do sport and I always have
ROOSTER so much pain in the first day. RM312,512.80

“I couldn’t go against my nature. I wish I 582 759 + OX RM1,903,333.30
can be a man so that I don’t have to suffer
15721 from this. It’s tough.” 590 914 + BOAR RM3,445,381.20
5721
70482 721 It was the first set lost by Swiatek since China’s Zheng Qinwen reacts 185 913 + RAT RM1,460,000.00
52057 21 April 23, when she was stretched by as she plays against Poland’s
Liudmila Samsonova in the semifinals in Iga Swiatek (unseen) during
305300 Stuttgart. 613 109 440 055 782 387 787 404
the French Open women’s 259 202 934 472 041 805 635 945
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3053 5300 streak looked in peril, Zheng required a 632 795 672 899 069 398 706 723
305 300 medical timeout at 0-3 in the second set Paris. – AFPPIX 176 739 573 463 847 113 359 702
30 00 for a leg injury.

Zheng, who had defeated 2018
champion Simona Halep on her way to the
fourth round, returned with her right thigh
heavily strapped and quickly dropped the
second set.

Swiatek carved out a double break in
the decider against her tiring opponent,
whose physical problems contributed to
her 46 unforced errors.

“I was surprised with some of her shots,
her top spin was amazing,” Swiatek said.

“Huge congrats to her. I am happy to
come back after a frustrating first set when
I had the lead. I am proud to be still in the
tournament.” – AFP

13 16 17 46 50 54 TRAMLINES she secured the win with an angled 759 914 913
14,008,774.96 Trevisan beats Fernandez crosscourt forehand.
to reach French Open semis RM726,621.30
3 19 20 22 38 43 Wimbledon points removal
5,481,033.94 UNSEEDED Italian Martina Trevisan not great move: Murray 759 + 914 + 913 914 + 913 + 759
surged into the French Open semifinals 759 + 913 + 914 913 + 759 + 914
24 25 31 32 34 37 26 with a 6-2, 6-7(3), 6-3 defeat of Canadian BRITAIN’S twice Wimbledon champion 914 + 759 + 913 913 + 914 + 759
2,413,153.46 teenager Leylah Fernandez yesterday. Andy Murray said yesterday the decision
100,000.00 Trevisan had all the answers as she to strip the Grand Slam of its ranking dmcGO: All you need is at your
dominated most of the match against a points was not a “great move” by the ATP finger tips!
Toto 4D Jackpot 1 (i-System) below-par Fernandez who struggled to and WTA Tours. Wimbledon had its
repeat the form that took her to last ranking points taken away by the men’s
RM658,830 year's US Open final. The world No. 59 ATP and women’s WTA after the
could have won in straight sets but grasscourt major opted to exclude
Toto 4D Jackpot 2 wavered when serving for the match at 5- players from Russia and Belarus because
4 in the second as fellow left-hander of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which
RM363,934 Fernandez dug deep to stay in the Moscow calls a ‘special operation’.
contest. Trevisan raced into a 3-0 lead in “Removing the points, if it doesn’t stop
Star 6/50 Jackpot 2 the deciding set and won a fiercely- players from playing then I don’t think it’s
contested fourth game to earn a double a great move from the ATP,” Murray said.
R M 1 0 0 , 0 0 0 won on 29/05/2022 ! break. The nerves were obvious as “They’ve taken points away – everyone’s
Trevisan again served for the match as still showing up. My belief is Wimbledon
will go ahead and have an extremely
strong player field.”

23theSUN ON WEDNESDAY | JUNE 1, 2022
* SPORTS

█ KARL MATCHETT ‘All in’ on the Blues
End of Roman era as Chelsea complete sale to Boehly and Clearlake
CHELSEA FOOTBALL CLUB has
confirmed that Todd Boehly and the personally want to thank ministers and officials Abramovich listing the club for sale amid accelerated timeline.
Clearlake consortium have purchased in the British government, and the Premier sanctions placed on him by the government for “Many described the proposed transaction as
the Stamford Bridge side and that the League, for all their work in making this happen.” ties to Vladimir Putin.
takeover has now been completed. ‘unprecedented,’ and it was. A transaction such as
Chelsea described their takeover as A host of early interested parties in buying this would normally take nine months to a year to
“Roman Abramovich has completed the sale “unprecedented” and said they had received Chelsea included a group headed by Sir Martin complete; we did it in less than three months.
of Chelsea Football Club and related companies more than 250 enquiries from proposed Broughton and the Ricketts family, owners of the
to an investment group led by Todd Boehly and purchasers during the process and held detailed Chicago Cubs, before a late move from Ineos “The club received more than 250 enquiries
Clearlake Capital,” a statement read yesterday. discussions with more than 100 individuals and owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe also added intrigue. from proposed purchasers, held detailed
entities since the club was put up for sale. discussions with more than 100 individuals and
“We are honoured to become the new But Boehly’s bid has remained the favourite entities, and entered into 32 confidentiality
custodians of Chelsea Football Club,” Boehly The completion of the deal means Chelsea’s and ultimately proved successful, completing a agreements, which allowed for due diligence
said. takeover comes just one day before their £4.25 billion (RM24b) takeover to make it the with respect to confidential club information.
government operating license expires. most expensive sporting franchise sale of all
“We’re all in, 100%, every minute of every time. “Ultimately, the club received 12 credible
match. Our vision as owners is clear – we want to Chelsea had seen its immediate future bids, resulting in four and then three final
make the fans proud. thrown into doubt and now suddenly faces an After confirming that the takeover was now bidders. The Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital
entirely new one, after a rapid two-month completed, Chelsea said: “The process was consortium was chosen as the preferred bidder.”
“Along with our commitment to developing process which started with former owner extremely thorough and completed on an – The Independent/Daily Star
the youth squad and acquiring the best talent,
our plan of action is to invest in the Club for the My Bayern story is over, says Lewandowski
long-term and build on Chelsea’s remarkable
history of success.” █ SARAH RENDELL

Boehly, who is the CEO and chairman of the
holdings company Eldridge Industries and is also
the owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers, added: “I

‘Can we leave
this guy alone?’

PATRICE EVRA has come to the ROBERT LEWANDOWSKI says his “Bayern Munich story is over”
defence of his former Manchester and that he wishes for the club to let him transfer in the summer
United teammate Cristiano window.
Ronaldo as new manager Erik ten Lewandowski has been linked to Barcelona but his current
Hag considers the Portuguese’s 702/22 31/05/2022
future.
contract runs until 2023. The striker, who broke the goalscoring 1082
Ronaldo may not be in the record in the Bundesliga while at Bayern, has been at the German side 1101
United squad next season despite since 2014 but has now made his desire to leave public. 9114
being the club’s top scorer this “My story at Bayern is over,” he said at a Poland press
year, netting 24 times in 38 conference. “After everything that has happened in
appearances. recent months, I cannot imagine further good
cooperation.
Ten Hag has just taken over at “Bayern is a serious club and I hope they
the Premier League side and is will not keep me just because they can. A 3845 7555 3819 9405
being encouraged by some transfer is the best solution for all parties.” 4503 4928 9111 6926
pundits and fans to drop the But from recent reports it may not be 9913 3968 0528 3246
forward. easy for the Poland international to 8478 5991 3645 7927
leave this summer. 2809 9143 6538 1445
Among the critics is Jamie Bayern president Herbert Hainer
Carragher, who said Ronaldo’s age told Sport1: “Lewandowski has a
is an issue; the star will be turning contract until June 2023 and will
38 next February. play for us until then. When you
sign a contract, you can’t
But Evra says there’s still life in speak of ‘forcing’ someone to
the forward and that people fulfil it…”
should look at the impact he made And it isn’t just the RM 6,681,830.61
on his return to Old Trafford. president who wants to
Robert keep Lewandowski at the 1082 + 1101 1082 + 9114
“Cristiano, it’s not a question,” Levandowski 1101 + 1082 1101 + 9114
Evra told the Mirror. “Can we leave 9114 + 1082 9114 + 1101
this guy alone? He’s got 18 goals. side, Bayern’s director of
Where would we be if Cristiano football Hasan Salihamidzic
wasn’t in this squad? was adament about the RM 203,925.73

“That’s why when people talk forward remaining.
about him, I’m like: ‘Those people “I spoke to Lewa. In the
are not in peace with themselves conversation he told me that
or they are jealous.’ he did not want to accept our
offer to extend the contract and
“It’s so crazy, I don’t even want that he would like to leave the
to answer that question anymore club,” he told Sky Sport Germany
because I’ve answered so many earlier this month.
times. “He said that he would like to
do something else. But our attitude 05 15 19 21 24 29 34 35
“I will give you one thing: Put hasn’t changed. 09 31
Cristiano Ronaldo in the “Lewa has a contract until June 30,
Manchester City, Liverpool or 2023. That’s a fact. I don’t deal with that
Chelsea team (and he will do well). because our stance has always been clear.”
But put one of their best players, Barca manager Xavi confirmed they had
put Mo Salah in United, (he will entered negotiations to sign Lewandowski but
struggle) like every player. that it is a tricky deal to solidify. The Spanish
club’s financial woes are understood to not be
“And they say it’s because helping the talks move along. – The
(Ronaldo) is my friend or whatever. Independent
No, I’m in love with his work ethic,
with his professionalism.” – The
Independent

Mane, Salah head to Africa tired and sad 820114 20114
0114
PREMIER LEAGUE stars Sadio Mane and the last three for June 13. Fifpro, both forwards made 70th 82011 114
Mohamed Salah head to Africa for 2023 Cup Another Premier League star, winger appearances in the 2021-2022 season when 8201 14
of Nations (AFlCON) qualifiers weary and playing for Liverpool in the 1-0 Champions 820
disappointed after a 70-match season that Riyad Mahrez from champions Manchester League final defeat by Real Madrid last 82
ended with Liverpool’s Champions League City, cannot lead Algeria against Uganda and Saturday.
final loss. Tanzania in Group F due to an undisclosed 01
injury. Fifpro believe footballers should not play
Mane-inspired defending champions more than 55 matchers in a season, warning 00
Senegal host Benin and visit Rwanda in Barcelona forward Pierre-Emerick that stars like Mane and Salah are being
Group L and should secure maximum points Aubameyang will be a notable absentee pushed to their physical limits. RM 7,386,755.77
in a competition where section winners and when Gabon tackle the Democratic Republic
runners-up secure tournament places. of Congo and Mauritania in Group I having Vincent Gouttebarge, the Fifpro chief RM 189,273.24
announced his retirement from international medical officer, sent a stark message: “This
Salah-captained Egypt begin with a home football. kind of working environment is conducive to
match against Guinea in Group D, then travel the development of mental health problems.”
to Malawi to face Ethiopia, none of whose But the spotlight, as always, will be on
grounds meet international standards. Anfield teammates Mane and Salah, the last Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is
two winners of the African Footballer of the sympathetic to his African stars, saying “Mane
The first three of 46 matchday one and Year title. and Salah have two weeks off a year in a
two qualifiers are scheduled for today and physically demanding job”. – AFP
According to global footballers’ union

WEDNESDAY • JUNE 1, 2022 QUOTE OF THE DAY

Cristiano, it’s not a question,. Can we
leave this guy alone? He’s got 18 goals.
Where would we Man United be if Cristiano wasn’t
in this squad? That’s why when people talk about
him, I’m like: ‘Those people are not in peace with
themselves or they are jealous.’”

Patrice Evra

City eyeing ‘a couple more’ signings after Haaland

MANCHESTER CITY are planning to make Erling Haaland fit very nicely with the group.”
more signings this summer, chairman Next season will be Guardiola’s seventh
Khaldoon Al Mubarak has revealed. on
at City and the last of his current contract.
The Premier League champions have There has been speculation about the
already secured a deal for the much-
coveted Borussia Dortmund striker Erling inspirational Spaniard’s future but, after
Haaland and their attack will be further negotiating extensions with him in his final
boosted by the arrival of Argentina year twice previously, Khaldoon does not
international Julian Alvarez. see it as a matter of concern.

Yet that is unlikely to be the end of the He said: “It is a partnership that has done
transfer activity ahead of next season with wonders over the years. It is approaching its
manager Pep Guardiola also looking for seventh year and next year is going to be
additions in other areas. an exciting chapter of this partnership, and
we’re enjoying every moment of it.
Speaking in his annual end-of-season
interview with the club’s website, Khaldoon “We’re achieving great things together
said: “I can confirm that there will be more and this conversation will be had at the
players coming in. right time, at the right pace, and with the
pace, time and framework that works for
“We are looking to strengthen the team Pep.”
in the areas that we need strengthening,
and every season some players leave and In a recent interview with Sky Sports,
we have to continually refresh the team. Guardiola suggested that he would wait
until the end of next season before
“I think we’ve made two very important committing himself to the Etihad for longer.
additions already but I anticipate we will be
doing a couple more. “If I extend the contract, it will be at the
end of the next season,” he said earlier this
“We will try to go as fast as we can but it month. “Before that is not going to
depends on the market. If it was up to me, happen.”
they would all be done on July 1.”
Khaldoon added that Guardiola is not
Of the business done so far, Khaldoon is under any additional pressure to win the
convinced City have pulled off a coup in Champions League, which is the one major
securing the services of Haaland. trophy that has eluded him at City.

The prolific 21-year-old will move to the He said: “You don’t need to put any
Etihad Stadium for £51 million (RM285m) extra pressure on Pep, he puts enough
after City saw off interest from other clubs. pressure on himself. It is the exact opposite
– I try to bring back the pressure because I
Khaldoon said: “We have, in Haaland, think he puts too much pressure on
arguably the best No. 9 in the world at the himself.
right age. When you look at the next 10-15
years we have invested, in Haaland, in that “The pressure is not of winning this
striker for the future. competition or that competition. We
approach every season to win and to try to
“He is a very, very unique, incredibly win every competition we compete in.”
talented striker that I think the whole world
has been looking at. City secured their fourth Premier League
title in five seasons this month but “within
“I would say every big team in the world hours” thoughts turned to next term.
wanted Haaland to join and we are
absolutely delighted Haaland chose to join “Our mindset, while celebratory,
Manchester City. immediately flips to the future and how to
keep strengthening,” Khaldoon said. – The
“For us, it’s a super decision. We are Independent
getting, truly, a phenomenal player. He will
empty
Running
Liverpool finally ran out of road in Champions League final

█ RICHARD JOLLY 270. A mini-break may have re-energised the They managed a stunning second half away But the Champions League showpiece also
Egyptian but he encountered an inspired in Villarreal, after a wretched first. They were came when Liverpool had gone off the boil. Not
IT WAS not just the 63rd and final game, but goalkeeper. tied at 1-1 for 159 minutes in their last three all of them and not all of the time, but the
the last possible, that proved a game too far. League matches and won them all. warning signs had been there in recent weeks.
Liverpool had played every match in every As it is, Liverpool now have two months off to
competition until the biggest game brought reflect that two more wins would have brought Until they faced a Real team who can distil They were getting by courtesy of spells at
the gravest disappointment. two more trophies and a clean sweep. Or, matches to moments, and win those. That had times, individuals at others. That nevertheless
indeed, that an earlier defeat might have seemed a skill Liverpool had acquired but they needs to be seen in the context of a campaign
Paris brought elation in 1981 and frustration permitted a more meaningful triumph. encountered the masters. that brought 147 goals.
in 2022. They didn’t run out of steam as much as
of inspiration. There is no definitive way of knowing if an The game came at the wrong time, perhaps, So it feels freakish Liverpool could play three
early cup exit would have kept them fresher to when Thiago and Fabinho were only just back finals, have 61 shots and score from none. The
“The longer the game went, it just looked as win the Champions League, but perhaps they from injuries, when Jordan Henderson was in law of averages dictated that at least one should
though we weren’t going to score,” confessed a peaked against what seemed the best team in his 57th club match of the season and Sadio go in. The law of Courtois ruled otherwise.
candid Andy Robertson. And, much as Thibaut Europe, rather than in Europe’s most prestigious Mane and Salah, who had also played in the
Courtois’ saves decided the Champions League match, surging into a 3-0 half-time lead against African Cup of Nations, brought up a half- Over the season as a whole, Liverpool only
final, it was how it felt. Manchester City in the FA Cup semifinal. That century apiece in Liverpool colours alone. failed to score six times; only two cost them.
was when they were electric and irresistible. They twice won trophies against Chelsea after
Liverpool’s roadrunners had run out of road. Klopp had rotated adeptly from his best-ever stalemates. They beat Arsenal and Inter in two-
They were running on empty, perhaps. For a The more recent trend had been of Liverpool squad earlier in the season but in the defining legged ties when they only scored in one.
side whose identity was intensity, to quote plotting a path to victory when they did not spell, when games grew bigger, he only really did
Jurgen Klopp, a relentless fixture list led to a loss always excel, and that is Real Madrid’s specialist so when a second-string side won at They can look at the League loss at Leicester
of sharpness and that tends to be their defining subject. Southampton. and the Champions League final defeat and
quality when they are at their best. wonder what might have been.
They conceded first in five games out of the Eventually, the overworked were overcome.
Perhaps it was no coincidence their brightest previous six, losing none of them and winning It is a delicate balancing act, but maybe end-of- Two instances of impotence may have cost
forward in Paris was Mohamed Salah: injury four. Their prowess at penalties decided the FA season exhaustion is a factor in some of Klopp’s them immortality. But so, too, may the
spared him 240 minutes of Liverpool’s previous Cup. collection of final defeats. cumulative efforts of a remarkable season. – The
Independent

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