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TELLING IT AS IT IS ‘Build nation on Harmful

meritocracy, page act of page
multiracialism’ affection
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No. 8081 PP 2644/12/2012 (031195) www.thesundaily.my Fisherman Ariff Zahidi installing the Jalur
Gemilang on his boat as part of the state
level Keluarga Malaysia Merdeka Convoy
2022, at the Sungai Krian fishermen’s jetty in
South Seberang Perai, Penang yesterday.
– MASRY CHE ANI/THESUN

TNB in EV drive
█ BY MUHAMMAD YUSRY oUtility company seeks collaboration
[email protected] with Proton, Perodua to boost electric
vehicle charging infrastructure
PETALING JAYA: Tenaga Nasional
Berhad (TNB) is aggressively taking up a leading role through strategic for zero import duty for completely
pursuing avenues to grow the partnerships with other players in the EV built up units until 2023, completely
market for electric vehicles (EV) sector, including DHL Express, Sime knocked down units until 2025, and
in Malaysia and is having talks with Darby Motors, BMW Group Malaysia, 0% sales and service tax (which
Proton and Perodua, among others, to Malaysia Automotive, Robotics and IoT ended in June).
resolve existing pain points. Institute, Socar Mobility Malaysia, Ipoh EV buyers benefit from a
City Council and SP Setia Berhad to RM2,500 income tax rebate for
Malaysia’s EV market was valued at address those concerns. home charging installation and
RM61.5 million in 2020, with total road tax waiver until 2025.
revenue expected to grow at 12.46% “With 1,014 units of EV on Malaysian But no incentives have been
annually to reach RM140 million in 2027, roads as of May this year, and the announced for the charging
according to a Maximize Market number expected to increase thanks to point operators.
Research report. government incentives, we are working TNB said: “In playing a key
with industry players to resolve the poor role to develop the EV ecosystem
Last month, Prime Minister Datuk Seri charging infrastructure in the country, in Malaysia, TNB welcomes any
Ismail Sabri Yaakob suggested Perodua among others,” TNB said. partnership with EV manufacturers
collaborate with TNB to provide an or importers that encourage its
affordable electric vehicle charge rate to It added that there are currently 707 higher adoption.
encourage more uptake of energy charging stations in Malaysia, and the “TNB continues to engage with the
efficient vehicles. government is targeting to have 50,000 government and other
battery electric vehicles by 2025, stakeholders regarding
In an exclusive interview with theSun, supported by 10,000 public charging policies and regulations that Turn to
a TNB spokesperson said the Deloitte stations. will encourage and
Global Automotive Consumer Study 2021 accelerate the growth of EV —
on consumer concerns about owning EV The downside is that EV in Malaysia
highlighted that 35% of respondents in are sold at over RM150,000, which is far page 3
Malaysia complained about the shortage above mass market affordability.
of EV charging infrastructure. adoption.”
This is despite Budget 2022 providing
Another 21% quoted the high prices of
EV, 18% expressed safety concerns, 12%
complained about the short driving range
and 11% said it took too long to charge.

Based on the study, TNB said it is

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King, Queen convey condolences to family of badminton legend

KUALA LUMPUR: The Yang di- The King and Queen expressed the services, deeds and contributions Datuk Tan Yee Khan became Games Bangkok men’s doubles, 1970
Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah their sadness over his death in a post by the deceased to the country and champions the first time they Asian Games Bangkok men’s and
Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah on Istana Negara’s Facebook page regard his death as a great loss to the represented the country at the All mixed doubles and 1967 Jakarta
and Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku yesterday. nation’s badminton sport.” England Championship in 1965. Thomas Cup men’s team.
Hajah Azizah Aminah Maimunah
Iskandariah conveyed their They expressed hope that his The former national badminton Among his other stellar gold He also managed to give the
condolences to the family of national family would be patient and doubles player died at Hospital Raja medal achievements were the 1970 Malaysian contingent a silver medal
badminton legend Datuk Ng Boon persevere in facing this sad and bitter Permaisuri Bainun in Ipoh, at 4pm on Edinburgh Commonwealth Games at the 1972 Munich Olympics, where
Bee, who died on Wednesday. situation. Wednesday. He was 84. men’s doubles, 1962 Asian Games he paired with Datuk Punch
Jakarta men’s doubles, 1966 Asian Gunalan. – Bernama
“Their Majesties greatly appreciate Ng and his badminton partner

‘Build nation on Don’t accept ‘frogs’ before
meritocracy, gazetting of Bill: Analysts
multiracialism’

█ BY AZMAN UJANG
[email protected]

PETALING JAYA: As we move towards █ BY RAJVINDER SINGH o ‘It would be hypocritical of a political party an MP who wants to change
our 65th Merdeka anniversary, a former [email protected] allegiance.
top civil servant has made an
impassioned plea for the nation to PETALING JAYA: The period to accept party hoppers just because it wants He said if a party wants to be BN-
become more meritocratic, competitive to win a seat’between now and the gazetting of friendly, the coalition must first find
and united, as inspired by our founding out who the party’s leaders are and
fathers. the Anti-Party Hopping Bill may see whether they had jumped ship.
Tan Sri Ramon Navaratnam, one of aspiring political frogs jump parties “It is most likely that those who
only a handful of non-Malays to rise in an attempt to sustain their future. want to go back to their original
to the rank of ministry secretary- National Council of Professors He added that, for example, of join Barisan Nasional. party may be from Bersatu because
general in the civil service which senior fellow Dr Jeniri Amir said no the 15 Umno MPs who joined “She was among those who left it is at its weakest point at the
critics have accused of displaying party that supported the Bill should Bersatu after the last general PKR after the Sheraton Move and moment. BN or PKR should not
rampant racial discrimination, said accept such political frogs as they election, some may be looking to contributed to the current political accept these MP.
the government must do much more should support its (the Bill’s) return to the party. instability. Voters know whom to “The majority of PBM leaders,
and at a faster pace to build a new principles even though it is yet to “Umno should not accept these blame for the instability. whether state or federal, are from
Malaysia. become law. people as they have loyal members “To teach such people a lesson, other parties and they created PBM.
He said the way forward should be “If any party decides to accept who have supported the party at its they should not be voted into BN needs to think again about
built on meritocracy, regardless of political frogs into their fold, there is weakest moments,” he told theSun. Parliament again. If they win their accepting it (PBM) into its fold.
race and religion. And for this, he a possibility their image will be Jeniri said the hope of winning seats, then the voters have no one “Two hundred and nine MPs
proposed the establishment of an tarnished and they could end up seats with the help of “frogs” will not but themselves to blame.” supported the Bill because of
independent Public Monitoring losing voter support in the 15th benefit the party as it could face a Jeniri said political frogs have pressure from voters, and there
System. general election. huge voter backlash. used “serving the people better” as will be a backlash if any party
“This independent body could “It would be hypocritical of a He said Plantation Industries an excuse to jump party, but they accepts ‘frogs’ before the Bill
highlight the facts and figures of political party to accept ‘frogs’ just and Commodities Minister Datuk are serving their own selfish becomes law.”
meritocracy, with the country because it wants to win a seat. Zuraida Kamaruddin, who is also interests. He said no matter how
adopting a quota system based on Political frogs are well aware that Party Bangsa Malaysia (PBM) Nusantara Academy for Strategic influential a “frog” MP is, it would
race and geography. their future is bleak, so jumping president, is a good example of a Research senior fellow Prof Dr Azmi be unfair to allow him to defend his
“Unless we think outside the box now may save them.” political frog who is attempting to Hassan said no party should accept seat if he returns to his old party.
and come up with innovative policies,
we will argue until the cows come
home. We have to be frank, open and Chicken exportIN MEMORY ...
Malaysian in our nation building,” he
Chief Judge of
told theSun. Sabah and ban only
He added that the quota system Sarawak Tan Sri
Abang Iskandar
should be based on fair percentages, Abang Hashim temporary:
which could be negotiated and presenting a Minister
refined. portrait of the late
judge Datuk Seri KUALA LUMPUR: The ban on
Ramon recalled that when he Tan Chiaw Thiaw the export of commercial
joined the then Malayan civil service, to his son Tan broilers that is still in effect is
there was such a quota system Thiam Teck at a temporary, said Agriculture
implemented. ceremony at the and Food Industries Minister
Kuching Court Datuk Seri Ronald Kiandee.
“Now, there is no quota system or a Complex
system of meritocracy. Hence true yesterday. He said it would be in force
multiracialism is missing and – BERNAMAPIX until the price and production
national unity is adversely affected.
We have to change soon,” Ramon said.

He further argued that the old 4:1
ratio for quota of majority to minority
races be reinstated for the civil of chicken fully stabilise.
service, while in the private sector, He said the government is
incentives could be given to have aware of the increase in
mixed staff, too. chicken production cost
“Otherwise, we will be left behind following the hike in animal
and we will all go downhill like Sri feed prices and the cessation of
Lanka,” he said. exports, which have affected
According to Ramon, Sri Lanka breeders’ returns.
booked its ticket to bankruptcy due to “In this regard, for the first
corruption, mediocrity, race and time, the government agreed to
religious bigotry as well as give subsidies to broiler
complacency. chicken and egg-laying chicken
“We don’t want that fate to befall breeders, amounting to a total
us,” he said. of RM1.1 billion to ease their
burden. This subsidy began on
Feb 5, and will end on Aug 31.
No more mining operations at Tasik Chini “As of July 29, a total of 8,907

subsidy applications have been
approved amounting to RM748
KUALA LUMPUR: The Energy and It also implemented a moratorium by Educational, Scientific and Cultural submitted before Sept 30. million,” he said during the
Natural Resources Ministry will no stopping all mining activities around Organisation (Unesco) Biosphere “The draft is ready and will be sent question-and-answer session
longer consider any new application Tasik Chini on June 17, 2021. Reserve Site. within the specified time.” in the Dewan Rakyat yesterday.
or extension of Mining Operations “It then implemented water quality Takiyuddin said the government He said the state government has He said his ministry,
Scheme Approval Letters for mining monitoring in the area, enforcement of had received a letter from Unesco’s also established the Pahang State through the Veterinary Services
sites within the Tasik Chini biosphere instructions for the preparation of Man and Biosphere Programme Parks Corporation and the Pahang Department, constantly
reserve area. environmental impact assessment Secretariat dated May 28, 2021, asking Biodiversity Council under a state monitors and holds
Its minister Datuk Seri Takiyuddin reports and the gazetting of the Chini Malaysia to make improvements to government enactment to manage engagement sessions with all
Hassan said the government has Forest Reserve,” he said in the Dewan Tasik Chini as a Unesco Biosphere and coordinate the implementation of stakeholders in the chicken
stopped all mining operations in the Rakyat yesterday. Reserve Site, Bernama reported. the Tasik Chini management plan. supply chain, including at the
area, including three mining leases He said this in reply to a question “I would like to confirm that the He added that the Peninsular farm level, to ensure that
issued in 2020 and 2021. from Fuziah Salleh (PH-Kuantan) on federal government and the Pahang Malaysia Forestry Department had supply and continuity of the
“The state government had issued government action to restore the Tasik government have prepared a periodic intensified its tree planting country’s chicken production is
a ‘stop-work order’ on all mining Chini area so that it is not stripped of review report on Tasik Chini.” programme since 2015 to restore at an optimal and stable level.
activities (in the area) on May 17, 2021. its status as a United Nations He added that the report is to be degraded areas at Tasik Chini. – Bernama

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KUCHING: The Sarawak Attorney-General’s decision has been made yet. Bersatu senior vice-president Datuk Seri
Chambers (AGC) is looking into the next move “Any decision to be made on the matter, Fadillah Yusof said AGC needed to study the Home charging
that should be taken to introduce the next move to be taken following the Federal cheaper than RON95
Constitutional (Amendment) Bill (No.3) 2022 including whether the Sarawak State Constitution amendment.
on the provision to prevent state assemblymen Legislative Assembly needs to table an It said it is working actively with Proton and
from hopping over to another party. anti-party hopping Bill at the state level, will be He said Sarawak already had a provision in Perodua, and the former had visited its
made by the Sarawak government,” he said its State Constitution prohibiting party subsidiary, Tenaga Switch Gear Sdn Bhd
Sarawak Attorney-General Datuk Seri Talat during an event at the Kuching Court Complex hopping, but it could not be implemented as it
Mahmood Abdul Rashid said AGC has yesterday. was in conflict with the Federal Constitution. (TSG), a wholly-owned
perused the proposed amendments but no – Bernama TNB subsidiary which
On July 30, Parti Pesaka Bumiputera
From manufactures medium and
INTELLIGENT LIGHTS ... front high voltage switchgear. TSG
A visitor to the Rooftop page also aspires to be a
Garden at the Mitsui Shopping
Park LaLaport in Kuala Lumpur manufacturer of EV DC
posing with an ‘ovoid’, that chargers.
emits tunes and changes In its meeting with Proton, TNB said the
colour when touched. former expressed interest in setting up EV
– HAFIZ SOHAIMI/THESUN charging solutions at its showrooms and
factories and selling home chargers to EV
Harmful act of affection owners.
“Meanwhile, talks with Perodua have
o Most parents posting pictures of children online unaware as a crime. commenced and we are looking at how best we
such images can be collected and used by paedophiles “The Sexual Offences Against Children Act can support the national carbon reduction
target,” TNB said.
█ BY SHIVANI SUPRAMANI reactions or comments. It could also be done to 2017 also covers aspects of sexual crimes such The utility company added that electricity
[email protected] curate the perfect image to reflect favourably on as grooming, molestation and child rates are determined by the Energy
PETALING JAYA: We teach children to beware the parent’s reputation, which signifies their pornography,” he said. Commission under the purview of the Energy
of strangers but sadly, many loving and well- success in parenting and as a happy home and Natural Resources Ministry.
meaning parents are putting their children in creator,” he said. Criminologist Dr Haezreena Begum said “It has been proven that (charging) EV at
“stranger danger” each day. while the term paedophile is widely known to home using electricity at current rates is
Unfortunately, this also leads to negative the public, many do not know that it is a type of between 11% and 28% cheaper than fuelling a
The “Who Knows What About Me” report consequences such as leaving the child mental disorder. Classified in DSM-IV and car with RON95 petrol.
states there would be an average of 70,000 posts exposed to cyber criminals and commercial DSM-IV-TR, which are diagnostic and statistical “While the charging speed is important for
about a child by the time he or she turns 18. In exploitation. manuals of mental disorders such as long-distance travel, the appropriate charging
some cases, “datafication” of children even paraphilia, she said paedophilia is mechanism is actually at home.
starts before birth, when pregnant mothers “Seemingly innocent pictures, such as characterised by persistent sexual attraction to “Only high-rise apartment users need to
post information such as the child’s gender. children in a bathtub or a child in a swimsuit or prepubescent children. utilise chargers at work or in public places such
shorts can expose the children to predators, as malls. This is where we play an important
Kolej Unikop School of Investigation and especially child sexual predators “Paedophilia involves intense and recurrent role to ensure that the electricity supply is
Enforcement acting head Shankar Durairaja (paedophiles), and it can lead to ‘digital sexual urges and fantasies about prepubescent stable, adequate and reliable,” TNB said.
said the practice of parents posting information kidnapping’, where children’s photos from children that have either been acted upon or
about their children online has come to be social media can be (downloaded) and posted intend to be acted upon. Electric cars still
known as “sharenting”. on paedophile or pornographic websites,” he greener despite
added. “What causes it may originate from a myriad drawbacks
“Parents regard sharenting as a central role of factors. It can be the upbringing of the
in their parenting experience, to share their “This can lead to more serious cyber or person, or he or she was sexually abused as a █ BY MUHAMMAD YUSRY
struggles and thoughts. They believe posting social media crimes such as identity theft and child. Perhaps he or she watched someone [email protected]
their children’s pictures online would convey online grooming.” sexually abuse a child,” she said.
and boost their individualism and personality. PETALING JAYA: Tenaga Nasional Berhad
Shankar added that while parents were not “It can also be caused by cultures such as (TNB) has said environmental damage caused
“Photographs of children also acquire social violating any law by posting such pictures child marriage, sexualisation of children in the by electric vehicles (EV) usage throughout its
fame for parents if they receive a lot of likes, online, the Communications and Multimedia media through beauty pageants and production chain – from the mining of raw
Act 1998 deems the misuse of children’s photos entertainment programmes. This sometimes materials for batteries, production of EV and its
blurs the line for a paedophile to see what is operation and disposal – is still 23% lower than
PSD wants probe on KLIA incident acceptable and what is not.” for vehicles powered by an internal
combustion engine (ICE).
KUALA LUMPUR: The Public Service investigations to be conducted by the relevant Given that the internet is wide,
Department (PSD) has denied allegations that quarters. uncontrollable and insufficiently policed by the In a report on July 26, theSun quoted
its director-general had uttered abusive words authorities, any photo being posted online can environmentalist Gurmit Singh as saying that
against an Immigration officer at the KL According to the statement, the director- easily be accessed and viewed by anyone EV were not completely eco-friendly as their
International Airport (KLIA) on Wednesday. general had berated an Immigration officer for around the world. lithium-ion batteries are made by coal-fired
not adhering to practices and procedures on power plants that spew greenhouse gases.
In a statement yesterday, PSD said the travellers leaving the country. “Paedophiles can even create a profile for
allegation was baseless and malicious and each child based on all information and “Coal-fired power stations ultimately supply
intended to tarnish its director-general’s image It claimed the Immigration officer pictures they can access on that child. That can electricity to EV. Hence, such vehicles are not
as a high ranking government officer. concerned did not check the director-general’s keep their fantasy going and they can even that eco-friendly, although they are better than
travel documents, nor those of other members share them with other paedophiles around the diesel vehicles that also discharge carbon
The department said it views the in a delegation, and instead told them to world,” Haezreena said. monoxide. It would be better if EV batteries
allegation as a serious matter, and called for proceed to the Customs counter. – Bernama could generate electricity from solar energy,” he
“People underestimate the danger and said.
damage they may cause to their children by
sharing their photos. I have seen pictures of However, a TNB spokesperson said
children naked being shared by parents online. batteries are also required to store power
The saddest part is that when we tell the parents generated from the sun, and stored solar power
to remove the pictures or to blur them, they just in Malaysia currently can only last four to five
dismiss it and don’t consider their act harmful.” hours. Therefore, having an efficient energy
storage system is essential to Malaysia’s
renewable energy aspirations.

“At TNB, we are confident that with
sufficient investments in research and
development, battery technology will improve
with time to address current concerns,
including corrosion and contamination at
disposal.

“The electricity used to (power) EV in the
Malaysian context uses close to 60% of its
power from coal-fired power plants and close
to 30% from gas-fired power plants,” the
spokesperson said.

“A study by TNB Research has proven that
although the power generation mix in Malaysia
is still largely dependent on coal-fired power
plants, the emission produced by EV is 23%
lower than for an ICE-powered vehicle.

“Once Malaysia has reduced its coal
generation capacity by half, the emission
avoidance of EV will be 30% lower than ICE-
powered vehicles.

“While travelling in public transport like a
bus or train is more efficient to reduce
emissions, owning a private vehicle is a
personal choice that must be supported by
initiatives to reduce carbon emissions. Thus,
EV ownership is a good option.”

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High cost of dental procedures Passport number,
forcing many to skip visits special date bet
wins RM11.9m
█ BY SIVAA TANGAI RAJU o Public should seek clarification on problem extraction and filling is from RM80 to
[email protected] and obtain estimate on fees before proceeding RM180,” she said. PETALING JAYA: A lucky winner
PETALING JAYA: With financial with treatment, says association president from Selangor won the RM11.9
constraints and rising prices due to Kasmah, who is aware of the million Toto 4D Jackpot 1 on July 31,
the Ukraine war and Covid-19 acrylic dentures should range Puncak Alam in Shah Alam, said those expensive dental treatments at some after betting on his passport number
pandemic, many Malaysians, between RM100 and RM1,000 while who neglect their dental health are private clinics, said the upsurge was and the date of a special religious
especially those in the B40 group, are costs for dentures should range most likely to face more dental issues due to many factors. occasion.
being forced to ignore certain between RM250 and RM2,000. in the future, which will require them
essential services, including dental to spend more money on treatments. “I’m sure the charges at dental The 60-year-old winner, who runs
health, due to the high cost of Under the same Act, the fee for a clinics in Kuala Lumpur are more a lighting store in the state, spoke to
treatment. non-surgical or simple extraction “Of course, dental charges have expensive because rental is much STM Lottery Sdn Bhd when
should be from RM40 to RM250, but increased. But if you don’t come for a higher there. Clinics also need to pay collecting his winnings.
While they could go to a a deciduous treatment should be regular check-up, you will have to for the parking lots allocated to them
government clinic, the long waiting below RM100. spend more money on treatments and competitive salaries for nurses. He said he picked his pair of
period and need to make an due to the added damage caused by winning numbers, 0540 and 1444,
appointment in advance are a Dental fees for amalgam neglect. So, it’s better to have your “People don’t prefer government from his passport number and the
deterrent. restoration (filling) ranges between teeth checked and any problems dental clinics because during my date of a special religious occasion
RM40 and RM300 while adhesive resolved at an early stage. time, we had to do so many in July.
The fees at private dental clinics restoration (root canal) is between extractions before qualifying. But
also vary and are usually beyond RM45 and RM600. “I charge RM800 for a root canal nowadays, students only do three “I was sending out festive
what the public can afford. job, but if it involves a procedure for extractions to get qualified,” she said. greetings to my employees and
While living costs may have gone two or three teeth, it will cost up to business associates, so I thought why
A survey conducted by theSun up since 2006, the fee structure RM1,000 in total. However, patients Malaysian Dental Association not bet on the date of this special
found that some private dental charged by most dentists goes do not need to pay up in one go as president Dr Lim Chiew Wooi urged occasion. I chose Toto because it is
clinics charge up to RM1,000 for an against the Act and may border on they can pay RM200 during each patients to seek clarification from my favourite game, and to play the
extraction. profiteering. visit. their dentist on their disease, Toto 4D Jackpot game, I paired the
treatment plans and estimated cost. number with my passport number.
A root canal procedure could go However, there are some dental “My clinic charges RM1,600 for a
as high as RM3,500, while the cost for clinics that continue to consider an full set of dentures. Patients can also “The complexity of a disease, the “My girlfriend and I were so happy
a complete set of dentures is about individual’s financial situation when pay half on the first visit and the rest degree of difficulty to treat it, the when we saw the winning numbers
RM2,400. billing them for common when the dentures are ready. Some clinic facilities and the experience pop up on Sunday night. We have
procedures. clinics charge RM250 and above for and expertise of a dentist are among always believed in being kind to
However, on March 24, 2006, a extraction but in my clinic, the fee for important factors that determine others, so I think if we share our
dental fee structure signed by former Dental specialist Dr Kasmah the fees. positive vibes with the people around
health minister Tan Sri Dr Chua Soi Mohamad, who runs a clinic at us, it will also bring us luck.”
Lek under the Private Healthcare “Patients should get clarification
Facilities and Services Act 1998, from the dentist on the treatment, The winner said he has not
recommended that costs for partial alternative treatment plans and the planned how to spend his newfound
estimated cost before commencing wealth, but is keen to donate
any dental work,” he said. part of his winnings to charitable
organisations.
Exciting activities await visitors at Maha 2022
He said he bought a System 8 ticket,
KUALA LUMPUR: The National which won him RM11,952,149.45 and
Farmers Organisation (Nafas) has an additional RM2,016 as System Play
lined up various exciting bonus.
activities for visitors at the 2022
Malaysian Agriculture, Horticulture RM500,000 to
and Agro Tourism Exhibition relocate Hindu
(Maha 2022), which began temple in Johor
yesterday.
Nafas acting general manager JOHOR BARU: The state
Saripol Baharin Karim said visitors government here has approved an
to its pavillion in Hall A of the allocation of RM500,000 for the
Malaysia Agro Exposition Park relocation of the Sri Maha
Serdang also stand a chance to win Mariamman Paripalana Saba
prizes. Temple in Pasir Gudang.
“Through the Jawab dan Menang
contest, visitors need to answer the In announcing the matter, Mentri
questions provided and we will Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said
compile their answers. Then, on the the 105-year-old temple was
final day of Maha 2022, we will hold originally located at Blue River Estate
a lucky draw and the grand prize in Pasir Gudang, but it was relocated
winner will take home a gold wafer several times before its current
weighing 50g. location.
“Other prizes include
handphones, televisions and more,” He said the state government also
he said in the Malaysia Petang Ini approved the local community’s
programme on BernamaTV application for a burial site for the
yesterday. A woman getting a taste of kelulut Indian community in Tanjung
Apart from the pavillion, he said honey during the expo yesterday. Langsat.
Nafas is also involved in several – HAFIZ SOHAIMI/THESUN
“I had the opportunity to visit the
other sections at the Machinery Site, temple and was also briefed by the
Padi Site and Agro-edutainment committee on the relocation of the
Site. – Bernama temple. The state government is
committed to continue providing for
the well-being of Bangsa Johor,” he
said in a post on his Facebook page
yesterday. – Bernama

Malaysia, Turkey take partnership to next level

KUALA LUMPUR: Bilateral ties concluded a very successful visit to cover new areas, namely defence industry, can be Petroleum and the Turkish
between Malaysia and Turkey have Ankara, where he and President investment, services and further explored. Petroleum Offshore Technology
been upgraded to a Comprehensive Recep Tayyip Erdogan had very e-commerce. Centre with Petroliam Nasional
Strategic Partnership effective the fruitful meetings over several issues. Meanwhile, on continued Berhad.
time of Prime Minister Datuk Seri “On the currency swap, we are investment between Malaysia
Ismail Sabri Yaakob’s recent visit “Later on, a state visit by the Yang working to expedite the signing of Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB) “We are hopeful of seeing a
to Ankara. di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan the MTFTA expansion and also for and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Turkey oil and gas company in
Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa both central banks to conclude International Airport, he said Malaysia very soon,” he said.
Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Billah Shah to Turkey will be held in discussions on the currency swap certain issues over further
Saifuddin Abdullah said both mid-August,” he said. within the parameters of the participation of MAHB at the In areas of humanitarian
countries have agreed to organise financial sphere,” he said. international airport in Turkey were assistance in Afghanistan, Saifuddin
and conduct more discussions, both Saifuddin added that both also raised by the Malaysian side said Malaysian NGO Global Peace
formally and informally, between countries are in the final round of Saifuddin noted that both during the meeting yesterday. Mission will begin discussions with
the countries’ foreign ministers. negotiations on the expansion of the countries agreed that new potential Turkey’s Red Crescent on how both
Malaysia-Turkey Free Trade areas of investment, particularly in “We also touched on ongoing sides could play a role in rendering
“(Ismail Sabri) has just Agreement (MTFTA), which would the digital economy, military and discussions between Turkish support to the people. – Bernama

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Online boost for Penang Two nabbed
tourism industry over worker
quota bribes

KUALA LUMPUR: The
Malaysian Anti-Corruption
Commission (MACC) yesterday
detained a businessman and
oPlatform to allow industry players Tan said MATTAOnline.travel also shop on it will be less susceptible to the owner of an employment
to plan targeted campaigns at any time provides an alternative for scams. This is because all the agency to assist in
consumers to buy from a specially- merchants on the platform are investigations into an alleged
designed platform that eliminates licensed by the Tourism, Arts and bribery case involving an
scammers, internet fraudsters and Culture Ministry and have to comply allocation of quota for foreign
unlicensed travel agents. with its strict code. workers.
█ BY MUHAMMAD YUSRY tourism industry through the e- According to a source, both
[email protected] commerce platform. Matta honorary treasurer and “We will run various campaigns men, aged 30 and 50, were
PETALING JAYA: MATTAOnline.travel, spokesman Nigel Wong, said Penang and initiatives throughout the year to detained between 10pm and
a local online tourism platform, which Matta president Datuk Tan Kok was the first state to respond to its promote the platform and educate midnight yesterday at the
is the first of its kind to connect licensed Liang said as its pioneering effort, the introduction of MATTAOnline.travel consumers on how to ensure that MACC headquarters in
travel agencies and tour operators with online platform will support small as its tourism plans has already they are not cheated when buying Putrajaya.
various consumer markets, said the and medium travel agents in terms of incorporated digitalisation goals. travel packages online. The businessman is being
initiative will go a long way towards marketing. investigated for allegedly
preventing online scams. “Penang is supporting the “This online platform is the first receiving RM1 million as bribes
He said it is set to improve platform by working with Matta major initiative of its kind that seeks from an employment agent,
Malaysian Association of Tour and business opportunities, increase members to promote the state as a to connect licensed travel agencies while the second suspect is
Travel Agents (Matta) said it is occupancy rates, bolster revenue cost-friendly, exciting destination. and tour operators with various believed to have bribed a
collaborating with Penang as its generation and boost travel trade consumer markets. company that provides a
official partner for the online profitability in line with the “The platform is designed to platform for the application of
platform that is also designed to government’s digital economy allow partners, be they state trading “We encourage all Matta foreign workers.
boost domestic travel bookings. goals. organisation or brands, to plan members to take advantage of this The source added that
targeted campaigns any time of the platform and come onboard as soon magistrate Irza Zulaikha
Penang Executive Councillor for “With the launch of this new year in line with their as possible to take advantage of the Rohanuddin from the Putrajaya
Tourism and Creative Economy Yeoh platform, tourism players have individual marketing strategies. campaigns the platform will run. magistrate court allowed an
Soon Hin, said the collaboration with responded positively and are eager to MATTAOnline.travel will provide application from MACC
Matta would help to develop promote their products and flexible collaboration opportunities “Consumers are also urged to yesterday to remand the
promotional activities for Penang’s attractions on it. This is timely for the all year round,” he told theSun. frequent the platform and purchase suspects for three days.
Malaysian travel and tourism their travel packages from
industry,” he said. Wong added that as the platform MATTAOnline.travel which offers a
gains more traction, consumers who greater degree of security and value.”

Murder-suicide incident: UNHCR offers support to family On Wednesday, MACC
rounded up eight individuals
and remanded six, while two
other individuals – a man and a
█ BY SURAYA ALI woman – were released on
[email protected] MACC bail after their
statements were recorded
PETALING JAYA: The United regarding the receipt of bribes
Nations High Commissioner for to secure a quota for foreign
Refugees (UNHCR) has expressed workers.
shock and sadness over the reported MACC senior director of
murder-suicide of a refugee family on investigations Datuk Seri
Tuesday. Hishamuddin Hashim
UNHCR has confirmed the arrests and said
Its spokesman in Kuala Lumpur, been in touch the case is being investigated
Yante Ismail said since hearing of the with the refugee under Section 16 (a) of the
tragedy, UNHCR had been in touch community that MACC Act 2009. – Bernama
with the refugee community that is is currently
currently caring for the needs of the caring for the 27 Baling
family members. needs of the flood
family members. evacuees still
She said this includes the Picture taken at at centres
surviving child, who is in critical the Selayang
condition in hospital, and it is wholesale ALOR STAR: The number of
making early assessments for the market, Kuala flood victims sheltered at two
protection and assistance needs of Lumpur. temporary evacuation centres
the family. – AMIRUL in Baling district decreased to
SYAFIQ 27 yesterday compared with 31
“We have been informed by the /THESUN the day before.
community that the family is in deep
grief following the tragic incident and origin, transit country and the from their unique circumstances.” information portal at Baling Civil Defence Force
when appropriate, UNHCR will be country of asylum. Maintaining For refugees in Malaysia, Yante https://refugeemalaysia.org/support deputy chief Lt (PA) Mohd
reaching out to offer psychosocial mental health is crucial for the /mental-health-psychosocial- Dzulhaidy Khalil said 13 people
support to help them through this overall wellbeing of individuals.” said mental health and psychosocial support/ from four families were still
ordeal,” she told theSun. support services are available In August 2020, the UNHCR also being sheltered at Tengku
She added in the case of refugees, through UNHCR’s NGO partners, launched an online psychosocial Habsah National School, while
Additionally, UNHCR has reached the lack of access to mental health such as the Buddhist Tzu Chi support group project with the 14 victims from three families
out to law enforcement officials to services is an issue often Foundation, Health Equity University of New South Wales. The were at Dewan Tun Abdul
offer its cooperation where compounded by financial Initiatives, ACTS, Humankind, and programme aimed at helping Razak as of 8am yesterday.
appropriate and as needed. constraints and a lack of awareness. the Qatar Fund for Development refugee women seek support and aid
Clinic run by Mercy Malaysia. on matters concerning their mental “Another family consisting of
“The UNHCR office in Kuala “It is also compounded by the health and emotional well-being three people returned home last
Lumpur is in mourning and our lack of specialised expertise in the She said the information is during the Covid-19 lockdowns. night and that makes the actual
thoughts are with the family in this country dealing with the mental available to refugees through number of victims still in the
difficult time,” Yante said. health needs of refugees that arise UNHCR’s Refugee Malaysia.org two relief centres just 27 people
from seven families.
“Refugees who have gone through
forced displacement often face “The victims who are still at
psychological stress from the centres have not yet
experiences in their countries of returned home because their
houses have not been cleaned.
Court to decide on MP’s bid to strike out power abuse charge Once the work is done and the
houses are ready, all the victims
KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court Muhammad Rafique submitted that the charge against the applicant court to the High Court. will return to their respective
yesterday set Aug 11 to decide on an that the court had the power to was clear and obvious and the On Aug 2, High Court judge homes and the relief centres will
application by Labuan MP Datuk quash or set aside the charge against prosecution would prove it during be closed,” he said in a
Rozman Isli strike out a charge for his client as it was with malicious the trial, to start on Aug 11. Datuk Muhammad Jamil Hussin statement.
abusing his position to secure a intent and oppressive, as well as an dismissed Rozman’s application to
contract for Labuan Liberty Port abuse of the court process and On April 4, sessions court judge transfer the case from the sessions Heavy rain on Tuesday
Management Sdn Bhd (LLPM), a politically-motivated. Rozina Ayob, dismissed Rozman’s court to the High Court. evening for over an hour caused
company in which his father and “The charge against Rozman, application to drop the charges several houses in the Baling,
brother had interest in, three years made under Section 23 (1) of the against him on grounds that the Rozman, 57, is charged as an Bakai and Siong districts to be
ago. Malaysian Anti-Corruption court had no jurisdiction to do so official of a public body, the Labuan inundated. – Bernama
Commission Act 2009 is without without a trial being conducted, and Port Authority deputy chairman, to
Judicial Commissioner Roz merit in terms of facts and law, as my fixed Aug 11 and 12 for the trial. have used his position to obtain
Mawar Rozain set the date after client had never influenced any gratification, namely an employment
hearing submissions by deputy decision made by the LLPM board Following that, on May 11, contract as the operator for
public prosecutor Ahmad Feisal of directors,” he said. Rozman filed an application at the Dermaga Merdeka Pelabuhan
Mohd Azmi and Rozman’s lawyer, Meanwhile, Ahmad Feisal argued High Court to strike out the charge Labuan for LLPM, in which his father
Muhammad Rafique Rashid Ali. against him and an application to and younger brother have an interest
transfer the case from the sessions in. – Bernama

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SINGAPORE: The Asian financial two weeks, and is set to expire on accorded any privileges, immunity or travel document and meet entry However, Shanmugam said the
hub has insisted that it has not Aug 11. hospitality.” requirements will be allowed to come government would be open to
provided any privileges or immunity into Singapore,” said Home Minister “rendering assistance” in deporting
to former Sri Lanka president He e-mailed his resignation letter Last week, the Singapore K. Shanmugam in response to a individuals in accordance with the
Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who fled the to the Parliament speaker on July 14. Immigration and Checkpoints question from the ruling People’s region’s laws if a “foreigner coming
cash-strapped nation amid Authority said visitors from Sri Lanka Action Party lawmaker Yip Hon Weng into Singapore is wanted by his
anti-government protests last month. Singaporean Foreign Minister who enter the city state for social on concerns the Singapore would government, and his government has
Vivian Balakrishnan, in a written visits will be issued a short-term visit become a “destination for political made a request”.
Rajapaksa, 73, his wife and two reply to a parliamentary question, pass with a duration of up to 30 days. fugitives”.
bodyguards fled to the Maldives on said the government “does not Sri Lankan Cabinet spokesman
July 13, before landing in Singapore accord privileges, immunity and Those wishing to extend their stay “We also, of course, reserve the Bandula Gunawardena claimed last
for a “private visit” the next day. hospitality to former heads of state or would have to apply online and right to deny entry to a foreigner if we month that Rajapaksa was “not
heads of government”. applications would be considered on assess that to be in our national hiding” and “may eventually consider
He was initially issued a 14-day the basis of each case. interests,” said the minister. returning”. – The Independent
visit pass that was later extended by “Consequently, former president
Gotabaya Rajapaksa was not “Foreigners who possess a valid

TAIPEI: China fired multiple missiles around China fires missiles 500,000 told to
Taiwan yesterday as it launched near Taiwan evacuate as rain
unprecedented military drills a day after a visit pounds Japan
by US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy o Taipei condemns ‘illegitimate, irresponsible’
Pelosi to the self-ruled island that Beijing drills, says several govt websites hacked TOKYO: At least three people were missing
regards as its sovereign territory. and thousands were ordered to evacuate
“China is conducting drills on the busiest both sides remained in the area and in close yesterday after torrential rains pounded
Soon after the scheduled start at 12pm local international waterways and aviation routes proximity. northern Japan, flooding roads and causing
time, China’s state broadcaster CCTV said the and that is “irresponsible, illegitimate rivers to burst their banks in some regions.
drills had begun and would end at 12pm on behaviour”, said Taiwan’s ruling Democratic Taiwan scrambled jets and deployed missile
Sunday. Progressive Party. systems to track multiple Chinese aircraft More than 500mm of rain had fallen in
crossing the line. one part of Niigata prefecture in the 24 hours
It said the exercises, the largest ever by Taiwan’s Cabinet spokesman, expressing up to 1pm (12pm in Malaysia), prompting
China in the Taiwan Strait, would include serious condemnation of the drills, also said “They flew in and then flew out, again and authorities to issue the highest possible level
live-firing on the waters and in the airspace websites of the Defence Ministry, Foreign again. They continue to harass us,” said the of disaster warnings in some areas.
surrounding Taiwan. Ministry and presidential office were attacked Taiwanese source.
by hackers. Bridges were cut and roads were flooded,
China’s Eastern Theatre Command said it China, which claims Taiwan as its own television footage showed.
had completed multiple firings of conventional Chinese navy ships and military aircraft territory and reserves the right to take it by
missiles on waters off the eastern coast of briefly crossed the Taiwan Strait median force, said yesterday its differences with the Service along one portion of a
Taiwan as part of the planned exercises. line several times yesterday morning, a self-ruled island were an internal affair. Shinkansen superfast train line was
Taiwanese source briefed on the matter told suspended.
The last time China fired missiles into Reuters. “Our punishment of pro-Taiwan
waters around Taiwan was in 1996. independence diehards, external forces is About 500,000 people were ordered to
By midday yesterday, military vessels from reasonable, lawful,” said China’s Beijing-based evacuate in Niigata, Ishikawa and Yamagata
Taiwan’s Defence Ministry said several Taiwan Affairs Office. – Reuters prefectures, said the Fire and Disaster
Dongfeng missiles had been fired in waters to Management Agency, but there were no
the northeast and southwest of the island. immediate reports of fatalities.

Two missiles were also launched by China Although the affected areas are largely
near Taiwan’s Matsu islands, which lie off the rural, they are also home to a number of
coast of China, at about 2pm in the direction of factories.
drill zones announced by China, according to
an internal Taiwan security report seen by Major chipmaker Renesas Electronics
Reuters and confirmed by a Taiwan security Corp temporarily suspended operations at
source. its factory in Yamagata, northern Japan, after
local authorities issued a warning over heavy
Taiwan officials said the drills violate United rains on Wednesday evening but said
Nations rules, invade Taiwan’s territorial space operations were mostly back to normal.
and are a direct challenge to free air and sea
navigation. Technoflex Corp said it was suspending
production at a factory in Murakami due to a
Tourists watch as BRIEFSpower outage and flooding, until the
a Chinese military situation stabilised. – Reuters
helicopter flies past
Pingtan Island, one of MYANMAR JUNTA CHARGES
mainland China’s closest JAPANESE JOURNALIST
point from Taiwan, in
Fujian province yesterday YANGON: A Japanese journalist detained
ahead of military drills off in Myanmar has been charged with
Taiwan. – AFPPIX breaching immigration laws and
encouraging dissent against the military,
Out-of-tune Bangladeshi singer grilled by police said the junta yesterday. Toru Kubota,
who was held while covering a protest in
DHAKA: An out-of-tune Bangladeshi singer beloved national treasures – Nobel laureate “We received many complaints against him. Yangon last week, “has been charged
with a huge internet following was hauled in by Rabindranath Tagore and Bangladesh’s “(He) totally changed the (traditional) style under section 505 (a) and under
police at dawn and told to cease his painful national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam. (of singing). He assured us that he won’t immigration law 13-1”, said the junta in a
renditions of classical songs. repeat this.” statement. Section 505 (a) – a law that
On Wednesday, Alom told AFP that he was Dhaka deputy police commissioner Farook criminalises encouraging dissent against
“Hero” Alom, as he styles himself, has “mentally tortured” last week by police who Hossain rejected claims by Alom, 37, that he the military and carries a maximum
amassed nearly two million Facebook told him to stop performing classical songs, had also been pressed to change his name. three-year jail term – has been widely
followers and almost 1.5 million on YouTube that he was too ugly to be a singer, and to sign “He is making these comments just to go used in the crackdown on dissent.
with his unique crooning style and arresting, an “apology” bond. viral on social media.” Breaching immigration law 13-1 carries a
raunchy videos. Alom said he started using the moniker maximum of five years in prison.
“The police picked me up at 6am and kept “Hero” after becoming popular in his home Filmmaker Kubota, 26, was detained near
One of his numbers, Arabian Song, in which me there for eight hours. They asked me why I district of Bogra, 150km north of Dhaka. an anti-government rally in Yangon along
he appears in traditional Arab clothing on a sing Rabindra and Nazrul songs.” “I feel like I am a hero. So, I took the name with two Myanmar citizens. – AFP
sand dune with camels superimposed in the Hero Alom. I won’t drop this name no matter
background, has garnered 17 million views. Dhaka’s chief detective Harun ur Rashid told what.” – AFP SPACEX DEBRIS DISCOVERED
reporters Alom had apologised for singing the IN AUSSIE SHEEP PADDOCK
But he has also drawn critics’ scorn, cherished songs and for wearing police
particularly for versions of classic songs of two uniforms without permission in his videos. CANBERRA: A charred chunk of space
junk found jutting from a paddock by an
Australian sheep farmer was confirmed
by authorities yesterday to be part of one
of Elon Musk’s SpaceX missions. The
ethereal-looking debris, believed to have
plummeted to Earth on July 9, was found
last week in Dalgety – a remote area near
Australia’s Snowy Mountains, five hours’
drive southwest of Sydney. “It was kind of
exciting and weird all in the same way,”
said astrophysicist Brad Tucker, who
visited the site after local farmers
contacted him last month. Tucker said the
piece was part of a trunk jettisoned by the
earlier Crew-1 capsule when it re-entered
Earth’s atmosphere last year. He said the
trunk had split up on re-entry. – AFP

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Canadian candy Ukrainian nuclear plant
company seeks out of control: UN agency
professional taster
o Kyiv and Moscow urged supply of equipment has been affected by “So, I’m pleading as an international civil
OTTAWA: The chance to earn an annual to allowexpertstovisit the war. servant, as the head of an international
salary of C$100,000 (RM348,000) by Zaporizhzhia facility organisation, I’m pleading to both sides to let
tasting more than 3,500 candies, all from “Every principle of nuclear safety has been this mission proceed.”
the comfort of your couch, sounds like a KYIV: The situation at Ukraine’s largest nuclear violated,” said Grossi of the site, adding that his
pretty sweet deal. power plant “is completely out of control” and is organisation urgently needs to check that Fears about a nuclear disaster similar to the
getting more dangerous each day, warned the Zaporizhzhia’s nuclear material is being 1986 accident at Chernobyl grew when Russia
Candy Funhouse, a Canadian online head of the International Atomic Energy Agency safeguarded. captured the plant shortly after it invaded
candy shop, is looking for a “Chief candy (IAEA), Rafael Grossi. Ukraine on Feb 24.
officer” to lead a team of product taste The IAEA director-general called on both
testers. He said that “patchy” communication from Ukraine and Russia to allow experts to access Reports suggested that the Russians
the Zaporizhzhia facility and his organisation’s the plant to assess the situation as soon as damaged an administrative building while
“Early last year we were looking for inability to visit the site were deeply concerning. possible. seizing the facility.
candyologists, our original taste testers
and we currently have three on board,” “What is at stake is extremely serious and The power plant was experiencing a The reactors were not affected by the
said Funhouse spokeswoman Vanessa extremely grave and dangerous.” “catalogue of things that should never be attack.
Janakijevski-Rebelo. happening in any nuclear facility”, he said.
The UN agency is unsure whether the plant, Grossi visited Chernobyl on April 27 and
“Now we are on the hunt for our chief which is now in Russian-controlled territory but “This is why I have been insisting from day tweeted that the level of safety was “like a ‘red
candy officer who will guide our is being run by Ukrainian staff, is receiving all one that we have to be able to go there to light’ blinking”.
candyologists down the sweetest path the parts it needs to operate properly, as its perform this safety and security evaluation, to
possible!” do the repairs and to assist as we already did in But he said IAEA set up “an assistance
Chernobyl.” mission” at Chernobyl at the time “that has
Responsibilities range from (been) very, very successful so far”.
approving new products to organising Grossi said the agency’s presence “will be a
staff meetings or acting as chief taster, as deterrent to any act of violence against this He is now pleading for a similar visit to
well as “all things fun”. nuclear power plant”. Zaporizhzhia “to prevent a nuclear accident
from happening”. – The Independent
The offer is open to anyone aged five
and up living in North America.

The main requirements include
having “golden taste buds” and an
“obvious sweet tooth”, according to the
job listing on LinkedIn.

Candy Funhouse said it has received
over 100,000 applications in two weeks.

On social media, the posting is a big
hit with adults and children alike.

One Twitter user said his
eight-year-old daughter had made a
LinkedIn profile just to apply.

Job benefits include, naturally, “an
extensive dental plan”. – AFP

BRIEFS TRUSS GAINS FURTHER
HEAVYWEIGHT BACKING
SIMULATED
LONDON: Former Conservative EMERGENCY ...
health minister Sajid Javid Children posing as
announced on Wednesday his victims as police
support for Liz Truss as the UK’s next officers perform a
Conservative prime minister, adding rescue operation
to the roster of senior Tories backing while participating
her leadership bid. Javid resigned as in a ‘Large-Scale
health secretary in Boris Johnson’s Functional Active
government early last month at the Shooter Drill’ at
same time as Truss’s rival Rishi Sunak, Hialeah Senior High
who quit as chancellor of the School in the US city
exchequer, leading to a wave of of Hialeah. – AFPPIX
resignations. Javid said in an article
published in The Times on
Wednesday evening that the new
prime minister would need to swiftly
reunite the party and show “we are
rising to the challenges of our times”.
“After careful consideration, it is clear
to me that Liz Truss is best placed to
pass these tests.” – AFP

VOLCANO ERUPTS NEAR
ICELAND CAPITAL
REYKJAVIK: A volcano erupted in US jury mulls damages in conspiracy theorist trial
Iceland on Wednesday near the
capital, spewing red hot lava and
plumes of smoke out of a fissure in an
uninhabited valley after several days WASHINGTON: A Texas jury on Wednesday A 12-person jury in Austin, Texas, heard who appeared frequently on his radio show
of intense seismic activity. The began weighing how much in damages a closing arguments on Tuesday in the first of the during his 2016 presidential campaign.
eruption was around 40km from prominent far-right US conspiracy theorist multiple defamation cases against Jones to
Reykjavik, near the site of the Mount should pay for claiming that the massacre of 20 reach the damages phase. “We’re here to make sure Alex Jones and his
Fagradalsfjall volcano in children and six teachers at Sandy Hook company pays for the reckless lies that they
southwestern Iceland that erupted Elementary School was a “hoax”. The case was brought by Neil Heslin and told”, said Kyle Farrar, an attorney for the
for six months in March to September Scarlett Lewis, the parents of six-year-old Jesse parents, in his closing argument.
last year. On Wednesday, a strip of Alex Jones, founder of the website InfoWars Lewis, who was among the children slain by a
glowing red lava could be seen and host of a popular radio show, has been 20-year-old gunman in the worst-ever school “Jesse’s parents have been the victims of a
gushing from the ground, spouting found liable in multiple defamation lawsuits shooting in the United States. continuous year after year campaign of
30m into the air before spreading filed by parents of the victims of the 2012 defamation and intentional infliction of
into a blanket of smouldering black shooting in Newtown, Connecticut. Heslin and Lewis delivered emotional emotional distress”, he said.
rock. The eruption came after a testimony about the impact of Jones’ false
period of intense seismic activity, The 48-year-old Jones claimed for years on claims on their lives, including harassment, Jones spread misinformation and was
with about 10,000 earthquakes his show that the Sandy Hook shooting was online abuse and death threats. “profiting off of their pain”, the lawyer said,
detected since Saturday. – AFP “staged” by gun control activists and the parents reaping tens of millions of dollars from online
were “crisis actors” but has since acknowledged They are seeking compensatory damages of traffic and sales of InfoWars-branded products.
it was “100% real”. at least US$150 million from Jones, an ally and
supporter of former president Donald Trump, “He spews hate, that’s what gets people riled
up.” – AFP

McDonald’s worker shot in New York over cold fries

WASHINGTON: A man in New York In this latest case, Michael The incident started as an fast-food chain and argued with the several times for various crimes, said
has been charged with attempted Morgan, 20, shot the 23-year-old argument between a 40-year-old employee before the two of them the tabloid.
murder after allegedly shooting a McDonald’s employee in Brooklyn woman and the victim, whom she went outside.
McDonald’s worker for serving his on Monday evening, according to accused of having given her cold Morgan was also slapped with a
mother cold french fries. police and the New York Post. fries, the tabloid said. Morgan then shot the employee, charge of criminal possession of a
according to a police source cited by loaded firearm, said a New York
Multiple gunshot incidents occur The victim is in critical condition The woman made a video call to the Post. Police Department spokesman.
daily in the Big Apple. in hospital. her son Morgan, who burst into the – AFP
The accused has been arrested

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Ensure informal carers’ welfare protected

COMMENT by Jason Loh and Nik Nurdiana Zulkifli Numerous studies have demonstrated that
providing intense and continuous care for a
IN an EMIR Research article arrangements by the Social Welfare loved one can have an impact on caregivers.
entitled, “Ageing Population: Department and other authorities, such
Catalyst for Health Care-Social as Social Security Organisation, or
Care Nexus” (Oct 19, 2020), we Socso, still exclude a significant share of
made the case for integrating healthcare those who are targeted i.e. this second
with socialcare in view of the group of poor elderly people”.
demographic shifts.
Demographic shifts are also a
But there is also a critical need for the contributing factor, for example, where
state to extend its policy focus to the there are less children to support the
informal care sector too – not least due elderly parents. Amjad, in an email
to the background or legacy issues of interview, also highlighted that “in 2000,
elderly abandonment. This is to ensure there were 16 persons of working age to
the preservation of our core values such support each senior citizen in Malaysia.
as filial piety, and correspondingly But in 2020, there were only 10, and by
balance the policy orientation towards 2050, there will only be four to support
integration with the need to encourage one elderly person”.
the practice of informal caring of
the elderly. As a result, senior citizens are
particularly susceptible and vulnerable
According to a recent report by the to old-age poverty if they are on their
Women, Family and Community own, especially in relation to those
Development Ministry, 2,144 elderly who are from private sectors or
patients nationwide have been self-employed.
abandoned by their families in hospitals
in the past four years. Impact on caregivers
Last year, the EPF warned that 48% of its
Its minister, Datuk Seri Rina Harun, members under the age of 55 have
stated that the majority of the next-of- alarmingly low savings and were at risk
kin i.e. close family members who could of old-age poverty. Consequently, many
be identified and located, declined to of the elderly found themselves needing
take their elders home, citing familial to rely substantially or wholly on their
conflicts and a lack of permanent family members.
guardianship. However, this has a significant
impact on caregivers, who are usually
Therefore, due to the changing employed and are married, with
socio-cultural attitudes and practices, parental responsibilities and
there is a critical need for the rights, commitments. As a result, their
interests and welfare of the elderly and productivity at work can be affected or
senior citizens to be enshrined in compromised, which can have an demographic shifts represent a huge after their parents, Shad Saleem argued
legislation – to give statutory effect for impact on their finances. indicator and signal to the government, that carers also need to be protected by
their protection. Numerous studies have in the pursuit of its deficit reduction and legislation precisely because they are
demonstrated that providing intense fiscal consolidation commitment, in under-appreciated and not recognised
Towards that end, in order to and continuous care for a loved one can that it is unrealistic to aim “too low” a as such. According to him, encouraging
safeguard and uphold filial piety and have an impact on employment or figure as EMIR Research has caring as a new (and emerging)
basic human rights of the elderly, the interfere with work, resulting in consistently cautioned before. profession is critical.
government is looking into the Senior shortened workdays, absenteeism, poor “Creating
Citizens Bill, which is at its early stages job performance or early retirement legislation to At the same time, monetary policy Malaysia should look to other
of formulation and drafting. The draft is (see “The impacts of caregiving safeguard will also have to definitively take note of countries (other than Singapore) as part
being reviewed by stakeholders. intensity on informal caregivers in senior citizens’ vis-a-vis the overnight policy rate. In of the ongoing formulation – which
Malaysia: Findings from a national basic rights other words, what constitutes policy includes consultation – process for the
Deputy Minister of Women, Family survey”, BMC Health Services Research, should also be normalisation will have to be redefined Senior Citizen’s Bill.
and Community Development Siti 2021). complemented and reconfigured.
Zailah Mohd Yusoff was reported as The National Health and Morbidity and For example, in Belgium, informal
saying that the Bill is scheduled to be Survey 2019 shows that 54.1% of supplemented A recent Khazanah Research carers have been legally recognised by
tabled in Parliament next year. caregivers for high-intensity care are by policy focus Institute study has estimated that 60.3% the government since 2019. Thus, they
Senior Citizens Act either fully or partially employed and and relevant of senior citizens are in the B40 group. can enjoy protection and receive
According to veteran social activist and 68.5% are married. measures to However, since there is no legal or support from the state. Those who are
former MP, Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye, who It is also crucial to note that 45.9% of ensure the statutory and, therefore, formal registered as informal carers are able to
is chairman of the Alliance for Safe the caregivers are from low-income welfare and recognition for caregivers, they are not reduce their working time and are
Community, the idea of a Senior families. This may correspond to the financial given the necessary resources and protected against dismissal from work.
Citizens Act had been mulled 10 affordability of formal service situation of support system to discharge their
years ago. institutions for elderly care being informal responsibilities and commitment on a The government should introduce a
inaccessible to this group. carers. sustainable basis. carer’s allowance like in the UK. The
Its revival is necessary to meet the In caring for the elderly, these carer’s allowance offers financial
challenges in our contemporary society, informal caregivers frequently disregard According to the National Health and assistance to informal caregivers, who
where traditional values and norms are their own needs. Considerable research Morbidity Survey 2019, the majority of need not be connected to the elderly
gradually and steadily eroding. conducted in Malaysia has revealed that informal caregivers in Malaysia (65.5%) person as long as their salary is below a
Indirectly, this can threaten the social these difficulties include not only received their primary support from certain amount.
fabric of our society, leading to less financial insecurity, conflict of family family members, with only sporadic
cohesion and alienation. This in turn obligations, distraction from workplace assistance from outside, i.e. the state. In France, informal carers have the
would reinforce the corrosive and responsibilities, but also health issues. Accord carers legal recognition option to reduce their working hours as
scarring effects of materialism and Ironically, many of these caregivers end Prominent constitutional expert and well as enjoy a medium-term paid-leave
“compartmentalised” secularism on the up neglecting the seniors because they jurist Prof Datuk Dr Shad Saleem Faruqi benefit, in the form of compensation for
overall well-being of the individual and are stressed out and cannot cope with has suggested that the government up to three months.
society. And, can eventually subvert the pressure anymore. make it mandatory for children to take
morally-sensitive values such as Presently, there are only two main care of their parents. He made reference Denmark has an Act on Employees’
empathy, which are fundamental to sources of financial assistance for the to Singapore’s Maintenance of Parents Entitlement to Absence from Work for
what it means to be human and elderly – one direct and the other Act (1995), and said Malaysia ought to Special Family Reasons (2006).
humane. indirect by policy design, i.e. the follow suit. However, making it a legal or Employees have the statutory right to
Bantuan Orang Tua (BOT) scheme statutory duty for children to look paid leave with no fixed time limit for
In addition to public policy and administered by the Women, Family after their parents is perhaps not yet a the care of someone close to dying,
legislation, the government must also and Community Development Ministry viable solution. subject to eligibility conditions, which
look into the root cause of the and Bantuan Rakyat 1Malaysia (BR1M). could be modified in our context,
phenomenon of “elderly neglect”. The Within the last decade, both BOT Shad Saleem suggested that including the minimum amount of
natural dependency due to ageing of the and BR1M have been expanded Malaysians ought to be able to take payment or wage conditions. Socso can
elderly on their children can also be significantly – akin to “automatic unpaid time off to care for their ill or be a co-payer.
exacerbated by the lack of adequate or stabilisers” as representing the financial infirmed spouse, child or parent(s). In
even zero retirement funds as embodied outlay of the government, which addition, flexible working hours or In summary, creating legislation to
by the Employees Provident Fund increases the deficit and as a kind of a arrangements, which are already in safeguard senior citizens’ basic rights
(EPF). “reverse” fiscal drag – to meet the huge place due to the impact of the pandemic should also be complemented and
pressure for old age protection. such as working from home and hybrid supplemented by policy focus and
According to University of Malaya’s The BOT programme increased 4.2 schemes, should be readily explored. relevant measures to ensure the
Social Well-being Research Centre times from 2008 to 2016 and covered welfare and financial situation of
social security economist Dr Amjad 133,352 old age recipients as per the A study done in Australia and the UK informal carers.
Rabi, worryingly, a significant number ministry’s data for 2017 shows. shows that taking unpaid leave has a
of elderly people are not covered either The country’s ageing population and greater impact on working hours leave Jason Loh Seong Wei and
by EPF or the government’s pension and productivity rates than having Nik Nurdiana Zulkifli are part of the
scheme in the form of Retirement Fund flexible working hours when caring for research team of EMIR Research, an
(Inc), or KWAP. the elderly.
independent think tank focused on
He was quoted as saying that Other than requiring children to look strategic policy recommendations
“despite the large number of
social assistance programmes, these based on rigorous research.
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that have stood the test
of time

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(left) The Perks
of Being a
Wallflower. –
AMAZON

(right) Stand
by Me. –
IMDB

█ BY HAZIQUE ZAIRILL o Take a look at some of the most endearing moments of friendship perhaps an extension of Tadashi
on-screen in honour of International Friendship Day himself.
THE bonds we form with the Shawshank Redemption (1994)
people we care about the Having a friendship like Baymax and Hiro may be the best thing in the world. – SLASHFILM The film chronicles the experiences
most, including our friends, of Andy Dufresne (Tim Robbins),
are special. Friendship has Forrest would not recognise an Reiner from a Stephen King short tale music, and art and develops a love for who is set to the gloomy jailhouse of
climbed to the top of the priority list adversary in a particular way. Simply – is aware that its famous concluding writing. But Charlie’s trauma is tough Shawshank after being found guilty of
for many people, surpassing even offer him a smile and an open ear, question is rhetorical. to avoid, and he is quickly forced to a crime he did not commit. The film
romantic relationships in certain and he will remain on your side confront terrible memories and portrays the man’s unique way of
cases. Well, that makes sense, as forever. For years, Lt. Dan had been But the real reason Stand By Me discover who he is without his dealing with his new, torturous life.
friendships teach us so much about nothing but an abusive bully to remains is that it admits that friends. Along the way, he befriends a
life and ourselves. It is easy to see why Forrest, yet he still loved him like a adolescent friendships rarely Big Hero 6 (2014) number of fellow inmates, most
people value them so highly. brother from another mother. After continue into the maturity stage. The movie is notably a wise, long-term prisoner
sitting next to Benjamin Buford Generally speaking, they literally about named Red, played by the legendary
With the right person, we may be ‘Bubba’ Blue on the Army bus, Forrest vanish from recollection. finding Morgan Freeman.
ourselves and forget our problems became such close friends with him friendship in the midst
and insecurities. Sometimes that he purchased a shrimp boat to However, these memories can still of grief, and perhaps that is The fundamental theme that
companions are quiet and fulfil a promise made to Bubba. influence you, especially when they what we all needed as well. drives the plot of The Shawshank
contemplative, or fierce and are associated with formative Hiro Hamada, a prodigy in robotics, Redemption is friendship. Indeed, it
adventurous. Friendship, like love and experiences. finds a way to deal with the frequently appears on lists of the best
achievement, does not require a high The Perks of Being a Wallflower death of his brother after films on friendship. In the difficult life
Whether the relationship period is IQ, as we discover in Forrest Gump. (2012) meeting Baymax, the latter’s of prisoners, friendship may be a
brief or lengthy, the path of friendship Stand by Me (1986) Close friendships can be a powerful robot creation. Hiro’s bond with tremendous relief.
is indeed lovely. It’s the summer of 1959 in Castlerock, force for positive change in people’s his late brother, Tadashi
Oregon and 12-year-old boys Gordie, lives, and this film beautifully Hamada, is preserved mostly Andy and Red are opposites in
In light of this, it is not surprising Chris, Teddy and Vern are four captures the beauty and frustration of due to Baymax’s efforts. every way. Nonetheless, they become
that films have frequently attempted friends who decide to hike to find the those relationships. Based on the friends almost immediately. Andy
to convey what makes friendships so corpse of Ray Brower, a local teenager novel by Stephen Chbosky, the film Baymax aids Hiro in hides the tunnel’s secret from Red,
wonderful. From cinematic who was hit by a train while plucking follows 15-year-old Charlie (Logan overcoming his loss, and the but Red does not consider this a
masterpieces to humorous comedies blueberries in the wild. Along the Lerman), a naive outsider who two become close as they betrayal. He is aware that Andy has
to animated movies and series, the way, they learn about themselves, the bumps into two bright, cool, free- join forces with Hiro’s
big screen is the ideal platform to meaning of friendship, and the need spirited classmates, Sam (Emma buddies to form a team afforded him a means of
portray and discover this most to stand up for what is right. Watson) and her stepbrother, Patrick of high-tech heroes to redemption.
fundamental relationship between (Ezra Miller). battle an enemy. Then,
two or more individuals. Can adult friendships match the Hiro realises that
intensity of friendships formed They welcomed Charlie into their Baymax is not
Usually, romantic relationships between children? If they do, they are eccentric and close-knit group of merely Tadashi’s
get all the attention in movies, so we surely the exception. The iconic friends. From being a wallflower, invention, but
should probably start to give coming-of-age film – created by Rob
friendships a chance to be in the Charlie learns
spotlight. After all, not everyone has about love,
been in love, but most of us have that
closest friend that is worth dying for
at some point. Whatever the case, a
good friend is just as important as a
sweetheart.

To put it another way, what makes
these movies “heartwarming” is not
always the quality of the stories they
depict, but rather the long-lasting,
deep friendships among the
characters. So let’s celebrate this
International Friendship Day with
the following movies.
Forest Gump (1994)
Tom Hanks iconically plays Forrest
Gump, a man with a low IQ, who
recalls his early years as a participant
in significant historical events. He
desires nothing more than to be
reunited with his childhood
sweetheart, Jenny, played by Robin
Wright.

(left) The
Shawshank
Redemption. –
IMDB

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o Five celebrities who have remained the best of friends

█ BY JOHN TAN her 2020 Wall Street Journal Selena Gomez SM Entertainment. Rather than whenever we see them interacting
interview, Swift expressed how she and Taylor performing on stage alone, Donghae together. And from the looks of it, the
A GOOD fulfilling friendship feels protective over Gomez. Swift at felt it was more fulfilling to have a fellow actors feel the same way!
can do wonders for your life. Gomez’s 30th partner on stage and in the studio.
Having a good friend “There has always been this birthday He convinced Eunhyuk to join him From time to time, the two take a
around to cheer you up or quality of sisterhood, and I don’t say celebration. – and the rest is history. To date, the moment to show their love and
motivate you not only enriches your that in a basic way,” said Swift. SELENA pair have released three successful appreciation for one another.
life but also has positive impact on GOMEZ albums and over 21 singles. Whether it be online postings or
your health and well-being. However, She continued: “I knew from Sharifah Amani & Ng Choo Seong interviews, it is clear that Sharifah
forging and maintaining a friendship when I met her, I would always have their affection for one another in Seventeen years have passed since and Ng’s friendship is still going
can be difficult as we grow older. her back. In my life, I have the ability public. From their ‘skinship’ to their Sharifah Amani and Ng Choo Seong strong after all these years.
to forgive people who have hurt me. constant bickering, the best pals of 19 first graced our screens as Orked and
Due to our growing But I don’t know if I can forgive years seem to enjoy each other’s Jason in Sepet. However, the love we “Masing masing ada life sendiri.
responsibilities and different someone who hurts her.” company. have for them has not changed. Even But once in a while, when we do get
priorities, it can be easy to lose touch Eminem and Dr Dre to this day, it brings us great joy to meet, it’s like nothing has
and grow out of our friendships. I Eminem aka Slim Shady goes way As Donghae simply put it, “Being changed. Time stops and we’re just
mean, just think of the many friends back with Dr Dre. Before becoming with him is actually a joy to me.” Orked and Jason again,” wrote
from high school you have not the rap legend that he is today, Sharifah in one social media post.
spoken to in ages. And celebrities are Eminem had initially struggled to The singers also enjoy working
no exception to the rule. break into the rap music scene. with one another. Apart from their
work as part of Super Junior,
In fact, friendships can really be a Despite his obvious talent, many Donghae and Eunhyuk have their
fickle thing for many prominent labels were reluctant to sign the own sub-unit group called Super
figures. But not all hope is lost, as white rapper. Even Dr Dre who Junior D&E. The group was formed
these following celebrities prove that signed Eminem under his label, in December of 2011.
quality and lasting friendships still do Aftermath Entertainment, was
exist. Here are five celebrities who scrutinised for taking him in. It was indeed Donghae who
have stuck through thick and thin for propose the idea of forming a duo to
each other. “I didn’t know how many racists I
Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez had around,” Dre recalled. “My (right)
This pair first met backstage at a general manager had these eight by Eunhyuk and
Jonas Brothers concert in 2009. At the ten pictures of him, and he’s like: Donghae
time, Gomez was dating Nick and ‘Dre, this boy got blue eyes! What are have been
Swift was dating Joe. Upon meeting we doin’?” Fortunately, Dre pushed friends for 19
one another, the two women through and stood by his decision. years. – LEE
immediately forged a close bond. DONGHAE
Today, the duo continue to
The duo are indeed still the best of remain the best of friends.
friends even after calling it quits with Donghae & Eunhyuk
the two brothers. Gomez for instance Among all the members of Super
recently uploaded a picture of the Junior (SUJU), fans seem to root for
two at her 30th birthday celebration. the friendship between Donghae and
Eunhyuk the most. In fact, the
“[Thirty], nerdy and worthy,” nickname “Eunhae” was created to
wrote Gomez underneath the cosy honour their friendship. Though
picture. some guys may be uncomfortable
with the attention, the duo seem to
As for Swift, the songstress has not mind it at all.
referred to Gomez as her “sister”
multiple times during interviews. In What’s more, they often display

(left)
Sharifah
Amani with
Sepet co-
star Ng
Choo
Seong. –
SHARIFAH
AMANI
(right) Dr Dre
played an
instrumental
role in
realising
Eminem’s
career. –
YOUTUBE

S4 Buzz (left) Kamarul
Asyraf with his
theSun BUZZ ON FRIDAY | AUGUST 5, 2022 besties Nadzra
Natrah and Far
Alwinah Mohd on one of their
Amin (in pink) outings togeth
believed in (right) Being w
friendship at her group of
first sight after friends is all the
meeting therapy Tan Pe
Sabrina (in red) Fenn needs.
in 2013.

█ BY THASHINE SELVAKUMARAN

EVERY year, Friendship Day is observed to
celebrate the value of one the most
beautiful relationships in the world.
Whether you accept it or not, friends are a
crucial aspect of life. You should always keep them
near to you and never let them leave.

You are lucky if you have someone who
connects with you on several levels, who
understands your unspoken thoughts, and who is
there when no one else is. Friends offer us love,
they make us feel unique, and we should all be
grateful for such a gift.

BUZZ recently asked readers to send in their
wishes for their BFFs ahead of Friendship Day this
weekend (Aug 7):

Priya o Go ahead and celebrate Friendship day on Aug 7 Thasha (right) and Sheryl (left) are celebrating fiv
“Friendships do not have to be formed between years of friendship together this September.
people of the same gender; a man and a woman Friendship memories we have made. I love you for everyth
can also be called friends/besties! I have male best day is you are, everything you have been, and everyth
friends that mean a lot to me. No matter how much celebrated you will become. I Love you MACHI.”
I struggle, I can confidently state that they will every first Alwinah Mohd Amin
always be there for me, not to mention how Sunday in “Hello, bestie. I am thankful to be able to call
protective they are of me. I’m really grateful for this the month of my best friend since 2013. God gave me a
group of folks that make my life more interesting! August. – buddy like you. Thank you so much for alw
They unknowingly taught me all the little things in 123RF being by my side no matter what challenges
life, for which I am eternally thankful! Thank you, throws at us. I guarantee that I will be th
besties, for always making me feel secure and you both. We linked instantly from the day we friends. People come and go in life, but I wish we whenever you require me. I pray to God tha
comfortable among men and for always trusting became friends and I am so grateful to have stay together as we are till we die! I love you two! good things come your way, that you have a lo
me to listen when you’re going through a difficult experienced every tiny milestone with you two. It is Happy International Friendship Day!” life, and that you have tolerance with me. I
time. Just know that I will always lend you my ears a genuine blessing to have you two in my life. You Nisha you. Happy Friendship Day!”
and shoulders, and I will always be there for you! two have always been by my side through thick and “Dearest Bestie, I saw you for the first time in 2010 Ariana Ng
That being said, have a wonderful International thin, and I appreciate how we always have each and had no idea you’d become so important to me. “Melina, my dearest friend. Growing up and go
Friendship Day, everyone.” other’s backs, care for one other, and have our best Thank you for putting up with my stupidity for the through puberty is basically simply a rush
Fazilah interests at heart. Adulthood isn’t that bad when past 12 years. We will cherish all of the wonderful emotions, and I’m delighted, even grateful, to h
“Dear Kak Ain, all I know is that I’ve been you have the companionship and support of your gone through such a major time in life with
extremely fortunate since the day I was born to Looking back, we were only classmates for a
have such a down-to-earth and caring cousin Ain (far left) out of the 11 years we’ve known each other.
sister to depend on and share my thoughts with. became weren’t even close at the time! We were als
Thank you for listening when no one else would, Fazilah’s several friendship groups during the majorit
and for the friendship we have. You know me cousin by high school. It’s amusing and very astonish
better than anybody else; you’ve always had a blood, besties actually, how we never grew apart and inst
knack of lifting me out of a bad mood and making by choice. became closer. So, thank you for staying with
me grin. I’ve laughed with you, grieved with you, through it all, my banana.”
sought your guidance, and loved you Jeya
wholeheartedly. I am extremely grateful for all of “We seven group buddies have shared wonde
the moments we have spent together.” experiences and the best times of our lives s
Carrie Chung the first year of university till today. My clo
“This unique appreciation message is dedicated to friends exemplify a wide range of human quali
They have never let me down in my difficult ti
and have remained pillars of support to this d
consider myself fortunate to have them in my
We may be apart by distance, but our hearts
always be together. Love, Happy Internatio
Friendship Day!”

(right) Carrie Kamarul Asyraf
Chung, Ai “True friendships form over time and must be
Ling and to the test repeatedly. People who are prepare
Ginnie slaying give their all without expecting anything in re
with their best are hard to come by. I appreciate you guys
traditional always being there for me, no matter what. Ha
outfits at an International Friendship Day, my dear friends!
event Alvina Kang
together. “Take a look at us. We were simply kids when
met, not knowing what it was or where life wo
take us. Instead of counting numbers, let us e
our ages in the future: 20s, 30s, 40s, and 50s. Ch
to many years of friendship, numerous squabb

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her.
(top) Priya is
with thankful for all
e the good times
ei shared with her
friends.
ve (left) Jeya and
hing his friends
hing sharing a fun
moment during
l you Shalini (right) and Renugah (left) have spent most of their graduation.
nice their days fighting through the tears of laughter and (below) Ariana
ways rainstorms of tears. Ng (in orange)
s life considers herself
here lucky for having
at all her friend
ovely Melina by her
love side.

oing and getting the block together (IYKYK). To have a (left) Priya’s
h of best buddy like you, I must have done something (in yellow)
have great in the past. Happy Friendship Day!” great sense
you. Shalini of humour
year “Hello there, my friend. Wait! You’re not just a is what
. We friend; you’re a part of my family. You have been by impressed
so in my side through the worst and best times of my life, Nisha
ty of supporting me at my lowest and celebrating me at during their
hing, my highest. You understood what I was going first
stead through and never once judged me or stepped meeting.
h me away, proving what true friends are intended for. I Vanessa’s
erful will always be glad for having you as my bestie. I (in blue)
since will always appreciate our friendship, and never thoughtful
osest cease annoying you. My bestie, HAPPY nature is a
ities. FRIENDSHIP DAY!” gift that
imes Tan Pei Fenn Alvina Kang
day. I “What is friendship? Who’s your BFF? I was will always
y life. confused when I was asked this seemingly easy treasure.
s will question. I paused for a time, peering blankly at my
onal coworkers. ‘BFF’ is defined as ‘friends that will
never abandon you no matter who you are or what
you do.’ I have a few groups of friends, but these are
the ones I cherish the most. Happy Friendship day
guys.”

e put Thasha
ed to “Dear bestie, thank you for being my constant
eturn source of energy on my life’s journey. We’ve had
s for each other’s backs for years now and I wouldn’t
appy have survived without you there. You know me
!” better than I know myself. You know what I enjoy,
n we what I dislike, and what I despise. You admire my
ould passions and tolerate my faults. You’re there for
enjoy me, always. We’ve laughed, we’ve cried, and we’re
heers stronger than ever. My dearest, funniest, craziest,
bles, and most beautiful best friend in the world – I love
you with all my heart and you mean the world to
me. Cheers to more memories together. Forever be
the yin to my yang.”

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Carnival time
oLocally-assembled Kia MPV
ready to rival best in its class

█ CHIPS YAP @ PISTON.MY

WHEN the new Kia Carnival was launched in simple execution which looks like the “Tiger Nose” has finally
January by Dinamikjaya Motors (the new evolved away from its familiar look.
distributor), it was only available as a CBU
(completely built-up) imported model. Most MPVs have a pretty dull side view but the Kia designers
have given the Carnival a more eye-catching and sporty
However, local assembly of the MPV was appearance.
underway and the first units are on their way to
showrooms this month. Apart from the “floating roof”, the tapered and angled C-
pillar provides a unique look, and the texture garnish adds a
The Carnival is one of four models that Kia touch of class too.
will assemble locally, for the Malaysian market
as well as for export to neighbouring countries. Like the imported version, the locally assembled Carnival
These include a fully electric model that is also has a turbodiesel engine and it is the same 2.2-litre
expected to be launched by the end of 2023. Smartstream 4-cylinder unit.

While the CBU Carnival is an 11-seater, the With high-pressure commonrail fuel delivery, it develops
locally-assembled one is a 7/8-seater. Where the 11- 199bhp/440Nm, with the strong torque available from
seater is aimed more at business usage, the 7/8-seater versions 1,750rpm. The power goes to the front wheels through an 8-
are for those in the market for premium MPVs like the Toyota speed automatic transmission.
Alphard and Honda Odyssey.
There’s no conventional lever for selecting transmission
There are three versions available, with the 8-seater available positions; instead, a large E-Shift on the centre console is
in standard and High spec and the 7-seater only in High spec. rotated to select the R, N and D positions. Manual selection of
Prices (without insurance) range from RM231,228 to gear can still be done using paddle shifters on the steering
RM261,228. wheel.

The latest Carnival is certainly very much changed from the

first generation – known locally as the Naza Ria. While it has the

long monoform of a people-carrier, it doesn’t have the
bulkiness.

The design originates from Kia’s studio in California, which
could be why it has that combination of MPV and SUV. In
America, MPVs (which they call minivans) and SUVs are
popular, so the designers decided to combine the two types.

The headlamps don’t have conventional covers, with each of
the DRLs and lighting elements being separate. The appearance
is a bit futuristic, which also gives originality to the Carnival’s
design.

The grille, sized proportionately to the vehicle, is quite a

theSun on friday 7
AUGUST 5, 2022
New predator on the prowl
THE next-generation Ford
Ranger has arrived in Malaysia
and also joining the range
before the end of the year will
be the new Ranger Raptor. Developed
by Ford Performance, the Ranger
Raptor has proven to be the ultimate o Next-generation Ford Raptor out to devour competition Ranger bashplate and made from 2.3
Ranger which blends raw power with mm-thick high-strength steel.
mechanical and technical precision.
The big news for performance fans This bashplate, combined with the
is the introduction of a new twin-turbo pressing a button on the steering wheel reinforcements, for elements including suspension is completely redesigned, engine undershield and transfer case
3.0-litre EcoBoost V6 producing up to or by selecting a drive mode. the C-pillar, load box and spare wheel, with all-new tough, lightweight shield, provides protection for key
392ps at 5,650rpm and 583Nm at as well as unique frames for the jounce aluminium upper and lower control components like the radiator, steering
3,500rpm tuned by Ford Performance. While there are similarities, the new bumper, shock tower and rear shock arms, long travel front and rear system, front cross member, engine
However, the 2.0-litre Bi-Turbo Ranger Raptor has a unique chassis bracket all combine to give the vehicle suspension and refined Watt’s link rear sump and front differential.
diesel 4-cylinder engine will also be when compared to latest Ranger. A much more capability in extreme end designed to deliver more control
available in markets where a smaller series of unique mounts and across rough terrain at high speed. For the first time, the Ranger Raptor
conditions. gets an advanced permanent 4-wheel
displacement is more practical. The The new suspension upgrades in drive system with an all-new
Malaysia would be one of them. the Ranger Raptor make the most of the electronically controlled on-demand 2-
The 2-litre Bi-turbo engine with new FOX Live Valve dampers. speed transfer case, combined with
high-pressure Commonrail Direct The suspension adapts in real time front and rear locking differentials, a
Injection is already a familiar to enable exceptional on-road body feature that hardcore off-roaders will
powerplant as it is used in the control while absorbing appreciate.
latest Ranger Wildtrak. corrugations and bigger ruts
With two turbochargers, off-road with ease ensuring Unlike other pick-up trucks in the
the engine (for the Raptor) maximum control and market with bodykits to just give a
pushes out 213ps, with a performance. sportier image, the Ranger Raptor’s was
massive 500NM of torque. While the hardware is FOX, specially developed by Ford
All that power and torque the tuning and development Performance.
flows through Ford’s own 10- work was carried out by Ford
speed automatic Performance using a The flared fenders accommodate a
transmission which has mixture of computer-aided choice of two muscular 17-inch wheel
been specially calibrated to engineering and real- designs, one with beadlock capability,
work perfectly with the world testing. and each wrapped in BFGoodrich all-
turbocharged engine. Everything from terrain tyres.
Not only is power adjusting the spring rates
delivery smooth but gear to setting the ride height, Functional vents, aero features, and
changes are also quick and valve tuning and honing tough, new-design cast aluminium side
precise with advanced the ride zones was steps help enhance the look and
programming to ensure the performed to create the functionality of the truck.
right gear for every situation. perfect balance between
With an electronically- comfort, control, stability At the rear, LED taillights provide a
controlled active exhaust and traction on-road and signature link to the front, while the
system that amplifies the off-road. precision grey rear bumper features an
engine note in 4 selectable The Ranger Raptor’s integrated step pad and towbar that is
drive modes (Quiet, Normal, ability to tackle rough tucked up high to aid the truck’s
Sport and Baja), the Raptor’s terrain is further enhanced departure angle.
vocal character ranges from with tough underbody
mild to wild. protection. The front When the first Ranger Raptor was
Drivers can choose their bashplate is almost double launched in Malaysia, its RM209,000
preferred engine sound by the size of the standard price tag was thought to be excessive.
But surprisingly, the model was in high
demand.

It was just the thing for the hardcore
types who could get a factory-ready
truck with genuine high performance –
and with a warranty too. – PISTON.MY

The interior is where the new Carnival Performance kit gives
impresses, not just with spaciousness that would Maxus T60 extra kick
be expected from its exterior dimensions.
BETTER KNOWN for its MPV and commercial engine which meets Euro 4 emission standards. Assist – all active safety systems commonly
The designers have created a more premium vehicles, Maxus also has a representative in the Power goes to all 4 wheels via the 6-speed found in passenger cars.
image and feel to the cabin with convenience pick-up truck segment in Malaysia. Punch automatic transmission with a
features for everyone. BorgWarner Electronically-Controlled Four- Due to the higher centre of gravity of a pick-
This is the T60 which has been selling since Wheel Drive System that has the usual 2H, 4H up truck, drivers need to be cautious when
They were inspired by the minimalist yet mid-2019, and has now been updated to and 4L modes that can be selected while on the cornering fast. To provide safer cornering, the
elegant spaceship interior in the classic movie become a better value-for-money proposition. move. T60 has Roll Movement Intervention (RMI)
2001: A Space Odyssey, so their initial idea was a which gives greater stability as well as improved
family vehicle fit for space travels! Besides a few cosmetic changes, there are An Eaton mechanical differential lock is also traction at high speeds or in the event of
feature upgrades as well as an improved provided as standard for better stability in emergency avoidance (lane-change)
This is enhanced by the large windows, powertrain with a performance kit. For a limited difficult conditions. The driver can also select manoeuvres.
especially on both sides of the second row. time, all bookings of the updated T60 will come from three drive models – Eco, Power and
There’s a panoramic view of the world passing by with a free performance enhancement kit. Normal – to suit the driving conditions. In the cabin, the atmosphere is passenger
and with the High version, there are also dual car-like with features like power-adjustable front
sunroofs overhead to make things feel even more Dubbed the Maxus Performance Kit, this is In addition to the free Performance Kit, the seats, a multifunction steering wheel with
airy. worth RM3,000. The kit raises power to 155bhp T60 comes with 17-inch wheels. The previously integrated switches, 10-inch inch HD
at 3,000 rpm and boosts torque from the available 19-inch wheels are still available as infotainment system with touchscreen (Android
The seating layout has a lot of variability. standard 360Nm to 425Nm between 1,600– optional equipment basis for an extra RM3,000. Auto /Apple CarPlay ready), pushstart button,
While the maximum number of occupants is 7 or 2,300 rpm. and automatic air-conditioning.
8 persons, the seats can be rearranged, folded or The T60 has high safety standards, necessary
even removed to create extra cargo space. Though more powerful, the fuel as it will be used on highways. When it was The new T60 is priced from RM115,888 and,
consumption is actually better with the introduced, it raised the bar in its segment as for a limited period, there is a RM1,500 rebate
In both versions, the third row folds flat into improved weight-to-power ratio. Where the the only 4×4 pick-up that offered front and rear for all bookings received. Confident of the
the floor but for the second row, the seats are standard engine could do 10.4km/litre, the ventilated disc brakes and a Tyre Pressure reliability and durability of the vehicle, Maxus
fixed in the 7-seater due to the many electrical uprated engine can go up to 11.1km/litre, it is Monitoring System. The latter is important to offers a warranty of 5 years or maximum of
systems in them. claimed. With the 75-litre fuel tank, the T60 alert the driver of possible leaks before all the 130,000km. For the first 4 years of ownership (or
should therefore be able to travel further before air is lost. maximum of 80,000 kms), scheduled
For the 8-seater, they can be adjusted in requiring refuelling – which would be welcome maintenance will be free with a complimentary
various ways, turned around to face backwards by those who venture deep into the jungle. Besides that, it also has Bosch Electronic service package that covers required parts,
and even removed completely. Stability Program, ABS, Electronic Brake lubricants and labour charges. – PISTON.MY
The Performance Kit is fitted to the same 2.8- Distribution, Traction Control System, and Brake
For the ultimate in comfort, the 7-seater litre, 16-valve, DOHC turbocharged (VGT)
comes with two Premium Relaxion seats for the
second row. These are wide and when reclined,
there is an additional pad that extends forward
and up to provide support for the lower part of
the legs.

The third row, for 3 persons, is quite
comfortable – which you can’t say that of all
MPVs.

With the Carnival, there won’t be a reluctance
to go to the back. Legroom is also pretty good and
more importantly, even though the seats are over
the rear end, there’s no bumpiness.

At 5 metres long, the Carnival is imposing and
for some, it may be intimidating. However, the
size does not mean it is difficult to drive. In fact,
when on the move, it doesn’t feel much different
from a smaller MPV.

The Carnival is a breath of fresh air in the MPV
segment, and it has not just a premium image but
also the feel to go with it. We would go as far as to
say it sets a new benchmark for the MPV class
and even those who have not had a liking for
large MPVs will find the Carnival appealing.

8 theSun on friday
AUGUST 5, 2022

STARTING OFF as just a little car with redeveloping the Mini Its exterior an illuminated surround. The LED
simple engineering for ease of design icons, with all dimensions are 4.05m contour lighting in a shade of light
construction and low cost, the Mini their analogue in length, a width of green provides a striking light
has evolved over 60 years into a strengths, for the 1.99m and a height signature both in daytime running
premium product that is design- digital future.” of 1.59m. lights and in night design.
based and technologically Along with the The Concept
innovative. clear and reduced Aceman has 4 The dashboard is a flat design
exterior and doors and a element styled like a sound bar that
Soon, a new generation will be interior design, large boot lid extends across the entire width of
born and as an initial preview of its the holistic user with interior the interior in front of the driver’s and
design, Mini is presenting the experience of seating for 5. front passenger’s seats. Its soft
Concept Aceman. light, movement, The classic 3- knitted textile surfaces create a
interaction and way division of modern and homey atmosphere.
In this next generation, the Mini sound also Concept Aceman leads body, all-round
Cooper in the iconic 3-door combine to window The steering wheel, like the seats,
bodystyle, which has been define this style. graphics and door panels and all other interior
reinterpreted over its entire history, Surfaces Mini into the future roof is surfaces, is leather-free. The steering
will be joined by a crossover model constructed from reinterpreted. wheel rim is laminated with dark
for the first time. knitted recycled green velvet velour, giving a
A flush particularly pleasant feel.
“The design language of the Mini textile with fresh transition between
Concept Aceman heralds the colour contrasts combine with The distinctive features of the the vehicle body and glass surfaces The distinctive Mini display and
beginning of a new design era for seamless digital controls with a new brand’s two most successful models, makes the most of the aerodynamic operating experience scales new
Mini,” explained Adrian van OLED display as the central interface. the Mini Cooper and the Mini properties. heights with its reinterpretation of
Hooydonk, Head of BMW Group The all-electric models of the next Countryman, are merged to create a The upright front strikingly the familiar central interface.
Design. generation are also given an modern interpretation of a crossover announces its presence. The brand’s
independent sound design for the model. iconic design features have been Mini is the world’s first car
“Design features typical of the first time, providing emotionally A functional two-box design with reinterpreted to reflect its crossover manufacturer to present a circular
Mini brand have always been compelling drive sounds and an short overhangs creates the characteristics and purely electric OLED display that takes up the entire
unmistakable. We are returning to authentic background for the new maximum of space for occupants and drive. surface of the central interface.
these now, but at the same time Experience Modes. luggage on a Minimal surface area. The new design is accentuated by
consistently combining them OLED technology gives the display
innovative technology. a particularly high-quality appearance
and can display strong contrasts and
“With this approach we are deep blacks. – PISTON.MY

Electric magic carpet ride Sales tax fails to
dampen demand
for Perodua

o Rolls-Royce moves to new PERODUA collected some 24,265 orders in the
testing phase with Spectre month of July, which is a healthy sign that
demand for its vehicles remain strong
ROLLS-ROYCE, like other carmakers, is on To ensure that the new car, to be called Spectre, Yet developing the Spectre is not an exercise in notwithstanding the sales tax reinstatement on
an electrification journey as social is a true Rolls-Royce, it will undergo the most computer science alone. The car requires a July 1.
demands are growing for cars to be demanding testing programme ever conceived by response to hundreds of thousands of possible
environment-friendly. the marque. scenarios and therefore it needs the most skilled The compact carmaker also reported higher
Presumably, its customers also expect that if and experienced specialists to define and finesse year-to-date sales numbers with a 48.7% jump
the Rolls-Royce goes electric, it will do so without The Spectre is unlike any Rolls-Royce before it. an appropriate mechanical reaction. to 145,689 units sold between January and July
losing any of the superlative attributes that keep it This is not only because of its fully electric 2022 compared with 97,945 units sold in the
at the topmost end of the car market. powertrain, but also its unprecedented computing Following months of continual testing, a new same period last year.
power and application of advanced data- suspension technology has been approved that
That’s the challenge for Rolls-Royce and it may processing technologies. will give the Spectre Rolls-Royce’s hallmark “The sales increase can be attributed to two
seem like the company would need time to get a “magic carpet ride”. This technology is now being main reasons, the first is due to the strong
perfect electrically-powered limousine into It will be the most connected Rolls-Royce ever, refined and perfected. demand for our vehicles, especially between
production that is worthy of having the Spirit of with each of its components more intelligent than January and June this year as customers
Ecstasy on the bonnet. in any previous Rolls-Royce. The Spectre will have an all-aluminium wanted to take advantage of the government’s
spaceframe architecture – only used by Rolls- sales tax exemption initiative.”
Electric power is not new to the company as Royce – which has enabled the designers to create
Charles Rolls, one of the founders, personally a new class of Rolls-Royce – the Electric Super “The second reason why the 2022 year-to-
experienced electric cars in 1900. Coupe. date numbers are stronger is due to the
nationwide Covid-19 pandemic lockdown that
He was impressed enough to say this: “The To achieve the most rigid body in the marque’s happened between June and mid-August last
electric car is perfectly noiseless and clean. There history, the aluminium architecture is reinforced year,”Perodua president and chief executive
is no smell or vibration. They should become very with steel sections that provide exceptional officer, Dato’Sri Zainal Abidin Ahmad said.
useful when fixed charging stations can be torsional rigidity. This is combined with
arranged.” aluminium body sections that represent the He said the booking momentum, while not
largest of any Rolls-Royce yet. as strong as the bookings collected in the first
Of course, in the years that followed, Rolls- half of 2022, was better than expected and that
Royce gave attention to the internal combustion “It is no exaggeration to state that Spectre is the this is evidence that the automotive industry
engine instead, since that was the way the industry most anticipated Rolls-Royce ever,” said Torsten still has room to grow.
was going. Muller-Otvos, CEO of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars.
Zainal added that the new Perodua Alza
But with its technological resources, it could “Free from the restrictions connected to the received 39,000 bookings so far, of which 9,000
still develop an electric car and did so in 2011 with internal combustion engine, our battery-electric was collected in July.
a fully electric Experimental Phantom concept vehicle will offer the purest expression of the Rolls-
named 102EX. But in 2011, the urgency was not Royce experience in the marque’s 118-year He earlier announced a 3,000 monthly sales
there to fully commit to electric power, so the history. target for the new Perodua.
company did not go further.
“This latest testing phase proves a suite of “While the year-to-date numbers are
Now that there is a commitment to be fully advanced technologies that underpin a symbolic encouraging, we are still cautious as there were
electric by 2030, the company is drawing on past shift for Rolls-Royce as it progresses towards a still lingering issues in the automotive
experience and also the latest technologies. Thus bright, bold, all-electric future. ecosystem last month, which included
it was able to have a running prototype by shortage of labour and residual semiconductor
September last year for real-world testing. “This will secure the ongoing relevance of our supply availability.”
brand for generations to come.” – PISTON.MY
“As a result, our month-to-month sales were
reduced by 13.3% to 18,346 units in July
compared with 21,164 units registered in June
this year,”Dato’Sri Zainal said.

He said Perodua is working closely with the
government to overcome the labour shortage
by early August and expects its production to
resume in full this month.

“On the semiconductor issue, we have
secured enough chip supply to produce and
register more than 247,800 units this year,
however we are still working on sustaining
production growth. This means that we cannot
announce our new targets yet,”Zainal said.

“On the industry, we do believe that the
total volume for this year would be more than
630,000 units as nearly all automotive brands
accumulated massive bookings between
January and June this year,”he said.

“Also, given that the government has
extended the registration deadline for all
vehicles booked on or before June 30 to March
31 2023, we believe the industry can do better
than a 30,000-registration increase by the end
of this year,”he added.

In July, the Malaysia Automotive Association
announced an increase in the total industry
volume to 630,000 units from a forecast of
600,000 announced by the body in January.

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KL MARKET SUMMARY Alliance Bank aims to double
August 4, 2022

INDICES CHANGE SME loans in next five years
FBMEMAS 10,694.28 +122.06
FBMKLCI 1,507.71 +17.14
CONSUMER PRODUCTS 580.84 +4.13
INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS 185.97 +0.77
CONSTRUCTION 159.22 +0.83
FINANCIAL SERVICES 16,665.21 +95.07
ENERGY 661.07 +0.33
TELECOMMUNICATIONS 583.59 +8.00 █ BY HAYATUN RAZAK o Lender to forge new relationships with business
HEALTH CARE 1,714.22 +16.79 [email protected] owners, expand wealth management services and
TRANSPORTATION 804.08 +5.63 PETALING JAYA: Alliance Bank Malaysia widen offerings through digital channels
PROPERTY 638.16 +3.25 Bhd (ABMB) aims to double its small and
PLANTATION 7,083.99 +55.98 mid-size enterprises (SME) loans in the next
FBMSHA 10,867.73 +154.68 five years by better serving business owners’
FBMACE 4,885.28 +94.83 personal banking needs, expanding its
TECHNOLOGY 67.43 +1.98 wealth management services and utilising
digital channels. processes internally to improve CASA (current account/savings
TURNOVER VALUE turnaround time as well as roll account), about 50%, we have a
2.650 BIL RM1.893 BIL Alliance Bank group CEO Joel Kornreich out new branch model with SavePlus, which is instantly
(pix) said this financial year the plan is to automation and centralisation repriceable, and we have
increase customer acquisition by 40% year- to achieve zero back office. enough liquidity to be able to
5 MOST ACTIVES on-year (y-o-y) and double the acquisition of Commenting on the five new modulate, manage and, and
August 4, 2022 new relationships with business owners to digital banks recently awarded optimise the deposits. So for
10,000 from 5,000 (FY22). with digital banking licences, the now things are okay,” he said.
STOCK VOL CLSG (sen) +/– (sen) outgoing CEO said the segments
CSH 23,812,900 5.0 -1.0 “We aim to triple our digital SME loans to that the digital banks are going Over the last five years,
MTRONIC 22,091,900 7.0 -2.0 RM200 million from RM60 million this year after are different from the core Alliance Bank has grown its
PUC 83,938,900 2.0 UNCH and expand offerings to include remote segment of the bank, with B40 SME loan market share from
DNEX 80,297,000 88.0 +7.0 business account opening. We will equip our (Bottom 40 income group) only 3.4% to 5%. In FY22, the bank
ZENTECH 53,506,000 3.0 UNCH SME sales force with new digital tools such as account for 12% of its consumer base. acquired 56,000 new-to-bank
the ability to provide clients with quick customers, a 50% increase over the previous
approval-in-principle for loan applications. Meanwhile, Kornreich also year.
acknowledged that the rising interest rates Alliance Bank loans under the
5 TOP GAINERS “In wealth management, we will provide could impact overall market liquidity, and Perlindungan Rakyat dan Pemulihan
August 4, 2022 customers with a 360-degree portfolio that interest rate differentials with other Ekonomi (Pemulih) programme have
review and include portfolio simulation countries could impact the ringgit, but he reduced to RM6.55 billion, 14.2% of the
STOCK VOL CLSG (RM) +/– RM capabilities,” added Kornreich at the virtual said the current situation is stable and bank’s loan book, as 99% customers have
DIN040000223 200 101.50 +1.39 press conference of the bank’s 40th AGM. reserves are still above RM100 billion. graduated and resumed full or partial
NESTLE 67,600 135.20 +0.90 “We do recognise that inflation and financing repayment.
MPI 552,300 32.48 +0.78 The bank aims to grow digital personal interest rates may impact (customers’) Kornreich also remarked Alliance Bank
CHINHIN 1,262,900 5.37 +0.56 loans to more than 40% of total personal loan capacity to repay at some point, but for now, has expanded its target of new sustainable
F&N 206,300 22.42 +0.48 booking this year. In FY22, it accounted for we’re not seeing a great deal of change. banking business to RM10 billion by FY25
33%. from RM5 billion previously. In FY22, the
“Our net interest margin is quite stable for bank achieved over RM2 billion in new
To strengthen its IT capabilities, the bank now. We do realise there is competition on sustainable banking business.
5 TOP LOSERS will invest RM50 million annually on digital deposits but we have a large proportion of
August 4, 2022 transformation for the next five years.

Alliance Bank plans to automate its loan

STOCK VOL CLSG (RM) +/– RM Malaysia still 7th in Apac Digital Agility Index 2022
HSI-CJL 53,000 0.345 -0.25
HSI-HEO 3,000 1.17 -0.20 KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has maintained yesterday. remote work during the pandemic,“ it said.
SP500-H13 379,600 1.80 -0.16 its seventh position in the Digital Agility Index According to the study, progress in digital The study involved over 800 senior human
LPI 148,100 13.24 -0.14 2022 across the Asia-Pacific (Apac), according
HSI-HEI 162,100 0.715 -0.125 to a study commissioned by Workday, a agility has been uneven across the nine Apac resource, information technology and finance
global leader in enterprise cloud applications markets surveyed, with organisations in leaders from across nine markets and 15
EXCHANGE RATES AUGUST 4, 2022 for finance and human resources. Australia achieving the greatest progress in sectors in the Asia-Pacific.
digital transformation efforts, taking the top
Foreign currency Bank sell Bank buy Bank buy The study revealed that 79% of spot this year. Workday president for Asia, Sandeep
organisations in the country are still lagging in Sharma said with agility now a key source of
1 US DOLLAR TT/OD TT OD digital agility, noting that most of the Singapore, which ranked first in 2020, competitive advantage in today’s digital-first
1 AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR 4.5195 4.3865 4.3765 organisations are in the slow and tactical dropped to the second position, followed by economy, organisations supported by data-
1 BRUNEI DOLLAR 3.1560 3.0320 3.0160 stages of digital agility maturity, despite the New Zealand, South Korea, Hong Kong and driven processes and imbued with digital
1 CANADIAN DOLLAR 3.2720 3.1780 3.1700 accelerated digital transformation and Taiwan, while Indonesia stood in the eighth skills and work cultures are best positioned to
1 EURO 3.5140 3.4210 3.4090 increased technology adoption during the position, followed by Thailand. thrive.
1 NEWZEALAND DOLLAR 4.5990 4.4510 4.4310 pandemic.
1 PAPUA N GUINEA KINA 2.8470 2.7430 2.7270 “From a regional perspective, only 38% of Conducted in association with the
1 SINGAPORE DOLLAR “The study found that the lack of skills in Apac organisations are in the advanced stages International Data Corp (IDC), the IDC-
1 STERLING POUND N/A N/A N/A talent acquisition and talent retention were of digital agility. Workday Digital Agility Index Asia Pacific
1 SWISS FRANC 3.2720 3.1780 3.1700 the biggest challenges cited by organisations 2022 study highlights the extent to which
100 UAE DIRHAM 5.4970 5.3240 5.3040 in Malaysia in pursuing digital “For the 62% lagging in digital agility, Apac organisations have progressed in digital
100 BANGLADESHTAKA 4.6870 4.5800 4.5650 transformation,“ it said in a statement technology adoption is often driven by agility since the Covid-19 pandemic. –
100 CHINESE RENMINBI 124.4900 118.0700 117.8700 functional requirements and business needs Bernama
100 HONGKONG DOLLAR 4.8510 4.5540 4.3540 such as for e-commerce, safety measures and
100 INDIAN RUPEE 66.9000 64.4000
100 INDONESIAN RUPIAH 58.1900 55.3100 N/A Malaysia pledges to help India meet its palm oil demand
100 JAPANESE YEN 5.8100 5.4500 55.1100
100 NEWTAIWAN DOLLAR 0.0314 0.0284 5.2500 KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is prepared to Malaysian palm oil, not just in India but The MoU aims to strengthen cooperation
100 PAKISTAN RUPEE 3.3790 3.2730 0.0234 meet India’s demand for palm oil in light of throughout the world, including non- between India and Malaysia in the palm oil
100 PHILIPPINE PESO 16.1000 3.2630 potentially inconsistent supply from Indonesia traditional markets in line with ‘The Global industry, enhance collaboration to promote
100 QATAR RIYAL 2.0100 N/A as a result of changes in palm oil export policy, Movement to Champion the Goodness of Palm the Indian palm oil industry, exchange
100THAI BAHT 8.2300 1.8800 N/A which have created market uncertainty for Oil’ campaign,” she said in a statement information pertaining to sustainability efforts
124.1500 7.7600 1.6800 major importing countries. yesterday. as well as in palm oil research and
13.0300 117.8600 7.5600 development.
11.5500 117.6600 Plantation Industries and Commodities India’s faith in Malaysia as the world’s
11.1500 (MPIC) Minister Datuk Zuraida Kamaruddin second-largest palm oil producer and as a IVPA has estimated India’s palm oil imports
said that in less than one year, Indonesia’s trusted supplier has been further fortified by a from Malaysia to remain stable in the second
Source: Malayan Banking Berhad/Bernama policy on palm oil export has created market memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed half of 2022, making up about 55% of India’s
uncertainties in major importing countries like between IVPA and the Malaysian Palm Oil total palm oil imports despite Indonesia’s move
India. Council at the Malaysia International to accelerate palm oil exports in recent times. –
Agricommodity Expo & Summit 2022 recently. Bernama
“The MPIC will step up efforts to promote

10 theSUN ON FRIDAY | AUGUST 5, 2022
SUNBIZ

PETALING JAYA: Perusahaan Perodua receives Kelington’s
Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (Perodua) 24,265 orders in July Singapore arm
recorded 24,265 orders in July, secures contract
indicating that demand for its cars o Demand for its cars remains strong are still working on sustaining worth RM117m
remains strong despite the despite reinstatement of sales tax production growth. This means that
reinstatement of sales tax from the we could not announce our new KUALA LUMPUR: Integrated
beginning of the month, Zainal Abidin said the all-new month-to-month sales were reduced targets yet,” Zainal Abidin. engineering solutions provider
Perodua Alza has received 39,000 by 13.3% to 18,346 units in July Kelington Group Bhd via its wholly
The producer of compact cars bookings so far, of which 9,000 were compared with 21,164 units registered “We believe the total industry owned subsidiary, Kelington
also reported higher year-to-date collected in July. Earlier, he volume for this year will be more than Engineering (Singapore) Pte Ltd,
sales with a 48.7% jump to 145,689 announced a 3,000-unit in June this year,” he said. 630,000 units as nearly all automotive has been awarded a contract worth
units between January and July 2022 monthly sales target for The company is also brands accumulated massive bookings about RM117 million to provide
compared with 97,945 units in the the Alza. between January and June,” he said. bulk and specialty gas system
same period last year. working closely with the distribution works for a world
“While the year-to- government to over- “Also, given that the government leader in innovative memory
“The sales increase can be date numbers are come the labour has extended the registration solutions’ fabrication facilities in
attributed to two main reasons. The encouraging, we are still shortage and it expects deadline for all vehicles booked on or Singapore.
first is due to the strong demand for cautious as there were still full production to resume before June 30, 2022 to March 31,
our vehicles, especially between lingering issues in beginning this month. 2023, we believe the industry can do The contract was awarded by a
January and June this year as the automotive better than a 30,000-registration leader in the design, engineering,
customers wanted to take advantage ecosystem last “On the increase by the end of this year,” he and delivery of major complex
of the government’s sales tax month, which included shortage of semiconductor added. projects and facilities for high-tech
exemption initiative. The second labour and residual semiconductor issue, we have industries. Commencing this
reason why the 2022 year-to-date supply availability. As a result, our secured enough chips for us to In July, the Malaysia Automotive month, the project is expected to
numbers are stronger is due to the produce and register more than Association announced an increase be completed by June 2024.
nationwide Covid-19 pandemic 247,800 units this year. However, we in total industry volume to 630,000
lockdown that happened between units from an earlier forecast of “We are encouraged by this
June and mid-August last year,” 600,000 units made in January. contract win which is from a
Perodua president and CEO Datuk repeat customer in Singapore. It
Seri Zainal Abidin Ahmad said in a serves as a testament to our strong
statement yesterday. track record and ability to deliver
quality output to our customers in
Booking momentum, while not as a timely manner,” said Kelington
strong as that in the first half of 2022, Group CEO Raymond Gan.
was better than expected, he
remarked, adding that that this is “This year, Kelington has
evidence the automotive industry benefited positively from the
still has room to grow. establishment and expansion of
technology-related facilities in
Data theft, ransomware attacks among top concerns Singapore as manufacturers ramp
up production to meet the growing
KUALA LUMPUR: Data theft, most concerned about, followed by It said 81% of the non- breed complacency, as ransomware demand for semiconductors
alongside advanced persistent threat an APT attack (75%) and information technology (IT) threat is evolving and transforming globally. As a result, projects from
(APT) attacks and ransomware ransomware attack (73%). executives surveyed in Southeast into a bigger menace that the Singapore now make up the
infections are the top concerns Asia also trusted that the security security systems and IT staffs should majority of our orderbook.”
among business executives in “The anticipation of these three measures they have in place are be ready for.
Southeast Asia, according to a recent damaging attacks is higher among enough to protect them from a “To sustain our growth momen-
study conducted by Kaspersky. SEA-based business leaders as ransomware attempt. The research involved 900 tum, Kelington will continue to
compared to the global average by respondents across North America, actively participate in project
However, the study uncovered more or less double-digit margins,” it Kaspersky general manager for South America, Africa, Russia, tenders across our Ultra High Purity,
that more than half of the said in a statement yesterday. Southeast Asia Yeo Siang Tiong said Europe, and the Asia-Pacific, Project Engineering and General
respondents believed a ransomware that at the first glance, it is good to see including 100 executives from Contracting Segments.”
attack against their business “is too However, Kaspersky said the that the business executives are Southeast Asia.
small to worry about”. study also revealed that while the confident about their security Inclusive of this contract win,
majority of the respondents posture to defend their organisations It was conducted in April 2022 with Kelington has so far secured new
Citing the study entitled “How anticipate a ransomware attack, against damaging online attacks those in senior non-IT management orders amounting to RM950
Business Executives Perceive almost seven in every 10 (65%) of such as ransomware. such as chief executive officers, vice- million year-to-date. This brings
Ransomware Threat”, Kaspersky said them believed that “the possibility of presidents and directors, as well as Kelington’s current outstanding
up to 77% of respondents noted that my organisation being exposed to a However, he warned that the business owners or partners at order book to RM1.85 billion.
data theft, also known as data ransomware attack is too small to business executives should be companies with 50 to 1,000
breach, is the threat that they are worry about”. careful about not letting confidence employees. – Bernama

DNeX’s Avalon-bound FPSO renamed Excalibur Nippon Paint Malaysia aims to double
Australian unit’s contribution to revenue
CYBERJAYA: Dagang NeXchange Representatives from
Bhd (DNeX), via its subsidiary Ping progressively move forward with the DNeX and Ping posing KUALA LUMPUR: Nippon Paint There are six segments under
Petroleum UK PLC, has renamed its energy transition,” he said. in front of Excalibur. (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd aims to double Selleys products namely sealant,
recently acquired floating development planning and begun the contribution of Australia’s adhesives, fillers, lubricant, cleaning
production storage and offloading Ping took delivery of the FPSO front-end-engineering works in Selleys to its total revenue in 2022 range and accessories.
(FPSO) vessel to Excalibur. from the marine energy transport preparation to submit the Avalon and 2023 from the 4% in 2021,
company Teekay Corp last month. Field Development Plan, with final driven by the heightened interest of Chen said Selleys products can
Previously known as the Sevan investment decision expected later Malaysians to do-it-yourself (DIY) be purchased at most hardware
Hummingbird, the renaming Commissioned in 2008, Excalibur this year. in their homes. stores and modern home improve-
ceremony was held recently in Port spans 60 metres in diameter with a The proposed development ment centres and prices vary
of Nigg, Scotland, witnessed by storage capacity of 270,000 barrels of concept allows Ping to expand and Selleys is a brand that has according to products as Selleys
delegations from DNeX and Ping. oil. It can produce about 25,000 diversify its portfolio of producing pioneered the home improvement products come in blister packs and
barrels per day, supported by up to assets in full compliance with the category for over 80 years cartridges.
DNeX group managing director 47 offshore personnel. UK’s production and emissions- originating from Australia. Nippon
Tan Sri Syed Zainal Abidin Syed reduction targets. Paint completed the acquisition of He noted that even before the
Mohamed Tahir said the FPSO was Ping has finalised the conceptual Selleys in 2019 and in 2021, Selleys pandemic hit local markets, the DIY
renamed Excalibur ahead of its has contributed RM12.3 million in market had started gaining traction
deployment at Avalon Development. sales revenue to the overall Nippon and more and more DIY serving
Paint Malaysia performance. retails had opened their doors.
“We are proud to be the new asset
owner and ready to progress in our Nippon Paint Malaysia general “While physical stores might face
maiden greenfield upstream project, manager of group trade user difficulties during the pandemic
starting on a clean slate in line with business Chen Lee Siong said the season, online demand for DIY
DNeX’s and Ping’s growth strategies. company was committed to offering items has skyrocketed.
Representation from DNeX being high-quality, innovative products
present at the event demonstrates that will meet our customers’ home “Today, even though we are in
the group’s continued commitment improvement needs for both the transition to the endemic phase,
in this project. DNeX and Ping are commercial and personal use. the demand for DIY items is still high,
upbeat about the prospect of Avalon driven by online inspiration/ideas to
Development,” he said. “As Nippon Paint strives to serve decorate our own home at a lower
the people better from every aspect, cost. Hence, on the sales front, we
Syed Zainal Abidin said the next we understand that the DIY segment believe that there is a huge market
step is to retrofit the FPSO with has grown tremendously in line with to tap into and we could definitely
electrification capability, supported rising costs as well as the flexibility scale it up in due course,” he added.
by a dedicated floating offshore wind and personal satisfaction in fixing
turbine that is purpose-built for and decorating our own home. Chen noted that Selleys’ market
Avalon’s requirement. share was still relatively small in the
“Hence, we hope that having sealants, adhesives and fillers
“The Excalibur can set the Selleys product range at every home market compared with other bigger
benchmark for a greener upstream will not only serve the market brands such as v-tech, Mohm and
operation with the deployment of a segment but also improve our Sika.
wind turbine technology that powers market footprint here in Malaysia,”
the entire production facility. This is he said. “However, we aim to gain at least
a significant milestone for the Avalon 11% of the market share in the next
Development and timely as we five years,” he added. - Bernama

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Censof, UniMy to drive digital technology

o MoU targets to bridge gap between the employees at UniMy. Century Software for UniMy students He also mentioned that there are
classroom and the working world in order to Century Software CEO Dr Zainul will provide the students with a potential collaboration opportunities
produce industry-ready graduates competitive edge in the job market between lecturers and developers
Ariffin said the signing of the MoU is and have a clearer pathway and especially in the field of artificial
CYBERJAYA: Censof Holdings Bhd, to drive the evolution of the digital aimed to develop human capital, control over the students’ career in intelligence and machine learning.
through its wholly owned technology industry by developing with emphasis on digital technology, the future.
subsidiary, Century Software and delivering substantial real-world which is highly in demand both Century Software Malaysia is a
Malaysia (CSM) Sdn Bhd has inked a training programmes and initiatives locally and globally. Meanwhile, UniMy vice-chancellor technology company that offers
memorandum of understanding to its students. associate professor Dr Zulkarnain financial management and business
(MoU), for a period of three years, “The step that we are embarking Kedah remarked that by working with solutions to the government and
with University Malaysia of The delivery would be through today is aimed to create a greater Century Software, it is targeting to commercial sectors in the Asia-
Computer Science and Engineering mutually agreed training and good for the development of human bridge the gap between the classroom Pacific region as well as provides
(UniMy) to drive the evolution of the academic linkages and cooperation capital, emphasising on digital and the working world in order to other customisable solutions in the areas
digital technology industry by in the form of internship and technology which is highly in produce industry-ready graduates. of education, wealth management,
developing real-world training management trainee programmes, demand with a promising growth not enterprise analytics, application
programmes to its students. industry research and thesis only in Malaysia but globally,” he said “The current industry revolution development and training solutions.
collaborations for final year in a statement. 4.0 has created many new
The objective of the MoU is to provide students, as well as providing higher opportunities as well as market UniMy was founded in 2012 with
a university-industry collaboration learning or postgraduates He added that the company and demands, and I believe that the aim of creating a digital nation.
between Century Software and UniMy opportunities to Century Software’s UniMy will work hand-in-hand to partnerships between the industry Driven by a shared purpose to create a
offer Century Software internship and and educational institutions are the better future through technology,
management trainee programmes way forward to develop new and education, research, and innovation,
that will enable students to apply revolutionary ideas to remain UniMy nurtures students to face the
what they have learned in the real relevant in the fast-evolving digital challenges of IR 4.0 and digital
world. The knowledge and training economy of today,” Zulkarnain said. transformation of future employment.
programmes that are planned by

MR DIY’s Q2 revenue grows 38% on-year BRIEFS CPO OUTPUT SEEN TO GROW
BY 2.8% IN JULY
PETALING JAYA: MR DIY Group (M) Bhd, Ong says MR DIY is on track to achieving its target of 180 new stores for the full year.
Malaysia’s largest home improvement retailer, KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s crude palm oil
yesterday reported revenue of RM1,048.7 Consequently, profit after tax (PAT) for Q2’22 across its three brands – MR DIY, MR TOY, and (CPO) output is expected to grow by 2.8%
million for the second quarter ended June 30, grew 65% y-o-y to RM135.2 million, driven MR DOLLAR - in H1’22, an increase of month-on-month (m-o-m) and 4.3% year-
2022 (Q2’22), an increase of 38% y-o-y mainly by the higher revenue. approximately 10% from December 2021 with on-year (y-o-y) to 1.59 million tonnes in July
compared to the corresponding period in 2021. the majority being MR DIY stores. This brings 2022, said CGS-CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd.“The
The figure sets a new record in MR DIY’s For the six-month financial period ended the group’s total number of stores to 993 as at m-o-m increase in CPO output was driven by
quarterly revenue, following the last quarterly June 30, 2022 (H1’22), MR DIY registered 30 June 2022. The group aims to open a further seasonal factors,” it said in a research note
high of RM975.4 million, set in Q4’21. cumulative revenue and PAT of RM1.95 billion 87 stores across all three brands in the second yesterday. As such, Malaysia’s palm oil stocks
and RM235.7 million respectively, up 20% and half of 2022. are estimated to rose by 9.8% m-o-m to 1.82
Announcing the results, MR DIY Group 14% compared to the corresponding period in million tonnes as at end-July 2022, mainly
CEO Adrian Ong said: “The post-pandemic era 2021. The overall growth for the period under The group declared a quarterly interim due to higher output. – Bernama
has been defined by many changes in the retail review was mainly attributable to the strong dividend of RM56.6 million for Q2’22. This
business and customer behaviour; both are sales in Q2’22, driven by a particularly strong represents a total cumulative dividend payout M’SIA’S NON-LIFE INSURANCE
ever dynamic. With a network of close to 1,000 festive period performance in April and May of RM100.5 million for H1’22 and reflects the SEGMENT STILL‘STABLE’: AM BEST
stores, it has become increasingly important 2022. continued strong financial position of the
for us to be able to read the signs quickly and to group. KUALA LUMPUR: Global credit rating agency
turn the insights we gain from our stringent use The group saw net growth of 93 stores AM Best has maintained a stable outlook
of data into quick and decisive actions. This rating on the Malaysian non-life insurance
allows us to make the most of the opportunities industry segment due to its underwriting
and pull back when the market slows, as it discipline and the market’s recovery
sometimes will. As a management team, we following the economic fallout from Covid-
have been focused on managing these periodic 19. The agency’s “Market Segment Outlook:
flows, and our efforts have borne fruit.” Malaysia Non-Life Insurance” report states
that non-life gross written premiums rose by
“I am extremely pleased with our team’s 4% to RM21.97 billion (US$4.95 billion) in
strong performance and our results through 2021, 44% of which was driven by the
this period. We delivered an increase in general takaful segment. According to a
comparable sales across all our brands, statement on Aug 4, the increase follows a
representing improvements from the prior contraction in non-life premiums in 2020
quarter. We continue to make significant and was driven by a recovery in most lines of
progress on other key strategic initiatives, business, especially fire, engineering and the
including executing 46 net new stores during growing motor takaful segment. – Bernama
the quarter and are on track to achieving our
target of 180 new stores for the full year,” he CCOB INVITES FEEDBACK ON
added. PLANNED CONSUMER CREDIT ACT

He said that the record revenue was mainly KUALA LUMPUR: The government is working
derived from higher average monthly sales per on the formulation of a Consumer Credit Act
store on the back of stronger sales from existing (CCA), with the aim of strengthening
stores and strong sales performance from new protection for credit consumers in Malaysia.
stores opened in the first half of 2022. The CCA seeks to provide a comprehensive
framework for regulating the conduct of
Research houses expect impact of higher input costs on F&N to persist entities carrying out the business of providing
credit or credit services to such consumers,
KUALA LUMPUR: Fraser and Neave earnings estimates by -9.2% for FY2022 and - price by 12% to RM23.15 to reflect a higher with an immediate focus on those that are not
Holdings Bhd’s (F&N) third-quarter financial 3.3% for FY2023, after accounting for the risk premium for the industry as a whole in a currently subject to direct regulation by any
year 2022 (Q3’22) came in below decreased operating profit in Food & potentially prolonged elevated high authority. The CCOB task force seeks feedback
expectations, with research houses projecting Beverages Thailand because of rising raw inflationary environment. on the proposed regulatory and authorisation
the impact of higher input costs to persist in material costs and the company’s limited framework, as well as areas that will be
the short term. ability to fully pass on the higher input costs to It also downgraded F&N to “market addressed in the legislation to promote high
customers as its products are on the Thai perform” from “outperform”. standards of professionalism and fair conduct
CGS-CIMB said higher commodity prices government’s price control list. of credit providers and credit service providers.
remain a key concern for F&N in Q4 and will “We maintain our view of a robust and
put margins under pressure. Nevertheless, it has maintained a “buy” sustained topline ahead. Despite the AXA BAGS 3 AWARDS AT ABF
call on the company with a lower revised prevalent headwinds, the encouraging INSURANCE ASIA AWARDS 2022
“With Q3 results below estimates, we cut target price of RM29.70. momentum of economic activities recovery
our FY2022-2024 earnings per share by 6.1- will continue to drive sales ahead, particularly KUALA LUMPUR: AXA Affin Insurance Malaysia
6.2% to account for higher input costs and “We continue to like F&N underpinned by for beverages, ready-to-drink products, out- (AXA) has recently been honoured with a
lower dairy sales,” it said in a note yesterday. its consistent product innovation to meet of-home and HORECA channels. string of prestigious awards at the Asian
consumer demand and taste, the recent Banking and Finance (ABF) Insurance Asia
It also reduced its target price to RM25 per proposed acquisition of Ladang Permai “Rising input costs are the only dampening Awards 2022. AXA Affin General Insurance
share but still kept an “add” call on F&N Damai and Cocoaland, which could fuel its factor with leading indicators showing input won the International General Insurer of the
backed by its attractive valuation, strong future earnings growth and effective cost prices looking to remain elevated well into Year – Malaysia and New Insurance Product of
balance sheet and recovery in HORECA management to mitigate the effects of rising 2023,” it added. the Year – Malaysia (for AXA SmartMedi
(hotel, restaurant and cafe) sales with the commodity and logistics costs. Outpatient) while AXA AFFIN Life Insurance
easing of Covid-19 lockdown measures. F&N’s net profit rose to RM97.5 million in won the Customer Service Initiative of theYear
“Key downside risks for F&N include raw Q3 from RM96.16 million a year ago as (for MyAXA Customer Portal). This is the
CGS-CIMB said the company can alleviate material shortage, further depreciation of the improved sales in Malaysia and price seventh consecutive year that AXA Affin
some impact with higher sales, especially ringgit and Thai baht against the US dollar, adjustments helped to mitigate pressures from General Insurance has won the International
from recovery in HORECA sales, increase in which could put more pressure on costs and a Thailand’s operation and export markets. General Insurer of theYear – Malaysia and New
tourist arrivals in Thailand and Malaysia, as sharp increase in commodity prices,” it noted. Insurance Product of the Year – Malaysia
well as further price hikes. Revenue rose to RM1.12 billion from awards.The New Insurance Product of theYear
Kenanga Research has lowered its target RM1.06 billion, it said in a filing with Bursa – Malaysia is awarded to AXA SmartMedi
MIDF Research said it has revised its Malaysia on Wednesday. – Bernama Outpatient. – Bernama

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GLENCORE TO RETURN
BRIEFS US$4.5B MORE DBS: Global growth woes,
TO SHAREHOLDERS sharp rate hikes main risks

LONDON: Miner and trader Glencore SINGAPORE: Singapore’s DBS o Singapore lender cautious on second-half financial hub after the government
said yesterday it would return an Group warned inflation and outlook after strong quarterly performance relaxed most of its Covid-19
additional US$4.5 billion (RM19.8 geopolitical uncertainty may restrictions in April. However, a
billion) to investors, including a share impact second-half performance what does it do to the macro The bank’s first-half net interest sharp pullback in global stock
buyback of US$3 billion, after reporting too, after the wealth business of the economy,” DBS CEO Piyush Gupta margin improved to 1.52% from markets this year has battered
a record half-yearly profit mostly due to bank suffered in the latest quarter, told reporters yesterday, citing the 1.47%, marking the first investor sentiment, impacting the
high coal prices. Shareholder returns of though profit beat estimates on Russia-Ukraine war and its impact improvement in three years. large wealth management
US$4.5 billion also include a US$1.45 rising interest rates. on gas and oil prices, among other businesses of banks such as DBS.
billion special dividend worth 11 cents factors. Net profit for DBS came in at
per share, as well as the US$3 billion The quarterly earnings from S$1.82 billion (RM5.8 billion) in The bank said net fee income
buyback, taking 2022 payouts to DBS, Southeast Asia’s largest “The big underlying uncertainty April-June versus S$1.7 billion a fell 12% in the second quarter due
US$8.5 billion in total. The group’s lender, rounded off a strong is inflation and what will the year earlier and compared with an to lower contributions from wealth
adjusted core earnings more than reporting season for Singapore central banks do to control it, so average estimate of S$1.69 billion management and investment
doubled to US$18.92 billion in the six banks after local peers OCBC beat that’s the second order impact of from five analysts compiled by banking that more than offset
months through June, compared with estimates and United Overseas that. Right now, the market is split Refinitiv. increases in other fee activities.
US$8.7 billion a year earlier. – Reuters Bank flagged further improvement on whether you get a deep
in net interest margins, a key recession or you get high inflation,” Singapore banks are also DBS said its ongoing stress tests
LUFTHANSA HAS FIRST profitability gauge. Gupta said. benefiting from a rebound in indicated that its asset quality
NET PROFIT SINCE economic activity in the Asian continues to be robust. It
START OF PANDEMIC “There’s just too much maintained its full-year loan
geopolitical uncertainty right now growth forecast at mid-single digit
FRANKFURT: Lufthansa said yesterday and that’s hard to translate into percent. – Reuters
its freight operations propelled the
German airline group to its first net Toyota Q1 results come in below expectations
profit since the start of the coronavirus
pandemic. Between April and June, TOKYO: Toyota Motor Corp’s profit Toyota, the world’s biggest full-year operating profit and a Like other auto manufacturers,
Lufthansa recorded a net profit of €259 slumped a worse-than-expected automaker by sales, extended plan to produce 9.7 million Toyota is grappling with higher
million (RM1.17 billion), over €1 billion 42% in its first quarter as the losses, sliding 3%. vehicles this fiscal year, citing what costs and fears that global inflation
more than the same period last year Japanese automaker was squeezed it said was strong residual demand. could put the brakes on consumer
and its first positive quarter since the between supply constraints and “It’s extremely bad,” said Koichi demand.
end of 2019. The freight division rising costs. Sugimoto, an A Toyota
booked an operating profit of €482 analyst at the spokesperson Toyota lifted its full-year net
million in the second quarter, a 48% Operating profit for the three Mitsubishi UFJ said the car profit outlook by 4% to ¥2.36
improvement on last year. The group months ended June 30 sank to Morgan Stanley company trillion, helped by the weakness of
also put a number on an expected ¥578.66 billion (RM19.2 billion) Securities. would be able the yen, which means sales booked
operating profit for the year, saying it from ¥997.4 billion in the same to procure the in overseas currencies become
anticipated a result “above €500 period a year ago, Toyota said While chips that had more valuable.
million”. – AFP yesterday, capping a tough period. production hampered
It has repeatedly cut monthly snarls had production and Toyota expects material costs
EUROZONE CONSUMERS output goals due to the global chip already been expected for the full year to increase by 17%
EXPECT RECESSION: ECB shortage and Covid-19 curbs on flagged by the staffing to ¥1.7 trillion from its previous
plants in China. a u t o m a k e r, shortages at some domestic estimate – the majority of that from
FRANKFURT: Consumers in the Sugimoto said some of the higher factories due to Covid-19 the rising prices of steel and
eurozone are bracing for the economy The scale of the earnings hit was costs stood out. outbreaks to be resolved. aluminium.
to shrink and for high inflation to far beyond expectations – analysts Production would pick up
continue eating into their income in the polled by Refinitiv had estimated a The automaker said rising towards the second half of the Toyota shares, which were
next year. The European Central Bank 15% drop – and appeared to catch material prices cost it ¥315 billion. financial year, the spokesperson said. down 0.5% just before the release
(ECB) Consumer Expectations Survey investors by surprise. Shares of of the earnings, closed down 3% at
howed households were beginning to Despite the grim quarter, the ¥2,091. – Reuters
lose faith in the ECB’s ability to bring automaker stuck to its forecast for
inflation back down to its 2% goal. The
poll, carried out in June, showed the
median consumer expected prices to
grow by 5% over the following year and
saw inflation at 2.8% in three years’
time. Consumers also expected the
economy to contract by 1.3% in the
coming 12 months. – Reuters

Wilmar’s half-year earnings jump 55% on strong China demand

SINGAPORE: Wilmar International operations – which brought in half of Wilmar’s food products segment faced Hong, Wilmar’s chief executive said. food producers, posted a net profit of
Ltd yesterday reported a 55% jump in its revenue during the period – saw headwinds from rising commodity Wilmar’s food products business, US$1.16 billion for the six months
net profit for the first half of fiscal strong demand for its edible food prices, which pressured margins. ended June 30, compared with
2022, boosted by robust performance products due to stringent Covid-19 which processes and distributes a US$750.9 million a year earlier.
across all its operations and strong lockdowns during the second-quarter. “Recent corrections in commodity wide range of edible products like Revenue rose 22.3% to $36.13 billion.
demand from China, which offset prices will hopefully restore some of vegetable oil, flour, among others,
rising costs. Revenue from China jumped the demand destroyed by high prices logged a 22% jump in half-year pre- The company proposed an
25.4% from last year to US$18.06 and improve margins in the tax profit to US$520.5 million. interim dividend of 6 Singapore cents
Singapore-listed Wilmar’s China billion (RM80.5 billion). However, downstream business,” Kuok Khoon per share. – Reuters
Wilmar, one of the world’s largest

IN THE MATTER OF 13theSUN ON FRIDAY | AUGUST 5, 2022
COMPANIES ACT 2016 * SPORTS

168 Houses for Sale AND SHORTS three half-centuries in the 2-1
IN THE MATTER OF series win over England last
LOSS OF PASSPORT IN THE MATTER OF THE COMPANIES IN THE MATTER OF THE M STENCIL SDN. BHD. Ko aims for return week.
ACT, 2016 COMPANIES ACT, 2016 to form at Muirfield
'28%/( 6725(< I have lost my AND (In Members’ Ireland were in the chase
7(55$&( +286( ,1 Iraqi passport and Voluntary Winding Up) KO JIN-YOUNG hopes to until the 17th over of their
.27$ '$0$16$5$ A4110895 at IN THE MATTER OF IN THE MATTER OF rediscover the form that innings after an excellent 78
Selangor on DREAM STRIDER SDN.BHD DATACORP SDN.BHD. (Company No. catapulted her to the head of from 38 balls by Lorcan Tucker,
)25 10/07/2022. If (Reg. No.: 199501010906 (340107-X) Registration No: 198501005263 201401023899 the world rankings in the who put on 86 for the sixth
,00(',$7( 6$/( found, please (Incorporated in Malaysia) (1099985-K)) Women’s British Open at the wicket with George Dockrell
contact number (In Members’ Voluntary Liquidation) (137704-X) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN historic setting of Muirfield in (43 from 28 balls).
12 -/1 &(&$:, 0173581660. (In Member’s Voluntary Winding-Up) that the Final Meeting of the Scotland.
3 % 6* %8/2+ NOTICE OF RESOLUTION At a General Meeting of the Company duly member of the abovenamed But when those two fell in
31 /27 Section 439 2(b) convened and held at 21st Floor, Wisma Company will be held at No 8, The 27-year-old South consecutive deliveries, their
Genting, Jalan Sultan Ismail, 50250 Kuala Lintang Beringin 1, Off Jalan Korean won two majors in effort fizzled out as they ended
(1 68/$,0$1 At a General Meeting of the Members of Lumpur on Tuesday, 2nd day of August, Permatang Damar Laut, 11960 2019 during a meteoric rise in on 190 for nine, with spinners
the Company duly convened and held at 2022, the following special resolutions Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang the women’s game and Keshav Maharaj (2-29) and
No. 43-2A, Jalan Thambapillai, Brickfields, were duly passed: on the 5th day of September, claimed five titles in scooping Tabraiz Shamsi (2-37) the pick
50470 Kuala Lumpur on 1st August 2022 1. THAT, the Company will be liquidated by 2022 at 10.00 a.m. to consider, the majority honours on last of the South African bowlers.
the Special Resolutions set out below were way of Member’s Voluntary Winding Up. and if thought fit, to pass the year’s LPGA Tour.
duly passed: - 2. THAT, Ms. Lam Lee San and Ms. Lee Yee following resolutions:- Gypsy King not biggest
Ching both of Norvic Corporate Services ORDINARY RESOLUTION – But she has struggled to hit draw in boxing: Hearn
1. That the Company be wound up Sdn. Bhd., Wisma Goshen, 2nd Floor, 60, To receive the accounts of the top form this season, her sole
voluntarily. 62 & 64, Jalan SS 22/21, Damansara Liquidator showing the manner victory coming at the HSBC BOXING promoter Eddie
Jaya, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor in which the winding up has Women’s World Championship Hearn has claimed world
2. That PARAMESWARAN RAM A/L Darul Ehsan be appointed as Joint been conducted to date and to in Singapore back in March. heavyweight champion Tyson
SATCHITHANANDAM (MIA38658) and Several Liquidators to act for the dissolve the Company. Fury “isn’t the biggest draw in
Secretary of No.43-2A, Jalan Thambapillai, purpose of winding-up the Company’s SPECIAL RESOLUTION - Ko recently spent time boxing” as he believes the
Brickfields, 50470 Kuala Lumpur be and affairs and distributing its assets. “RESOLVED that the books, working with her coach back in mantle belongs to British rival
is hereby appointed Liquidator for the 3. THAT, the said Liquidators be authorised accounts and documents of the South Korea, but a lowly finish Anthony Joshua.
purpose of such winding up. to distribute to the member in specie or Company and of the Liquidator, at last week’s Scottish Open
kind, the whole or any part of the assets shall be kept for a period of leaves her still a little mystified. The “Gypsy King” is
3. That the Liquidator be authorized to of the Company and may, for such three months from the 5th considered the best
distribute the assets of the Company to purpose, set such value as they deem day of September, 2022 to the “But I am so thrilled to be heavyweight in the division
the Shareholders in cash or in kind as he fair upon any property to be distributed 5th day of December, 2022 here at Muirfield,” she said and arguably of the
thinks fit in accordance with the interest as aforesaid and may determine how and thereafter such books, yesterday on the eve of the generation.
of the Shareholders. such distribution shall be carried out to accounts and documents be tournament.
the member. destroyed.” However, Hearn believes
DALAM MAHKAMAH IN THE MATTER OF 4. That the books, accounts and documents Lew Kam Yoke (f) Dated this “I’ve always wanted to play Joshua remains the biggest
TINGGI MALAYA DI KUALA LUMPUR THE COMPANIES ACT, 2016 of the Company and of the Liquidator Director 5th day of August, 2022 the course and my (English) name in the sport despite
be destroyed three months after the Dated this 5th day of August, 2022. Lim Kar Yeong caddie told me how amazing it losing to Oleksandr Usyk last
DALAM WILAYAH PERSEKUTUAN AND Company has been dissolved”. Liquidator is. September.
KUALA LUMPUR MALAYSIA IN THE MATTER OF IN THE MATTER OF THE
(BAHAGIAN SIVIL) SUPREME REVENUE SDN. BHD Dated this 1st August 2022 COMPANIES ACT, 2016 IN THE MATTER OF THE “He’s right. It’s been a bit Joshua will look to reclaim
SAMAN PEMULA NO:WA- (Reg. No.: 201001027247 (911166-A) COMPANIES ACT, 2016 windy but it is very nice and I his titles when he faces the
24NCvC-1133-04/2022 (Incorporated in Malaysia) DATO’ PHUM ANG KIA and am really looking forward to Ukrainian at the Jeddah Super
(In Members’ Voluntary Liquidation) Director IN THE MATTER OF AND the test. I think level par could Dome in Saudi Arabia on Aug
DATACORP SDN.BHD. IN THE MATTER OF win.” 20.
Dalam Perkara Harta Pusaka THEN NOTICE OF RESOLUTION TIS MANAGEMENT SDN. BHD. Registration No: 198501005263 PESONA TERUS SDN. BHD.
TET MIN @ THEN TUCK MIN (No. K/P: Section 439 2(b) 199701033270 (448769-M) Due to the coronavirus “Tyson Fury isn’t the biggest
440120-71-5297), Si Mati No. 43-2A, Jalan Thambapillai, Brickfields, (137704-X) (289378-M) pandemic, Ko hasn’t played in draw in boxing,” Hearn told GQ
At a General Meeting of the Members of 50470 Kuala Lumpur (In Member’s Voluntary Winding-Up) (In Members’ Voluntary a British Open since 2019, Magazine. “AJ still is.”
the Company duly convened and held at Tel: 03-22724640 Fax: 03-22734640 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the creditors when it was staged over the
No. 43-2A, Jalan Thambapillai, Brickfields, Hp 019-755-3698 of the above Company are required to send Winding Up) parkland Woburn course in Australian cricket fears
50470 Kuala Lumpur on 2nd August 2022 in their names and addresses and the NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN central England. ‘missing generation’
DAN the Special Resolutions set out below were IN THE MATTER OF THE COMPANIES particulars of their debts or claims and the pursuant to Section 459(1) after Covid
duly passed: - ACT, 2016 names and addresses of their solicitors (if of the Companies Act, 2016, But she has form on
Dalam Perkara Geran Probet yang AND any), to the undersigned (the Liquidators of that the Final Meeting of the Scottish links having finished AUSTRALIAN cricket could
dikeluarkan pada 2/3/2011 dengan 1. That the Company be wound up the said Company) at the belowmentioned members of the abovenamed runner-up to Park Inbee at suffer from a “missing
Petition no. S-32NCVC-310-2010 voluntarily. IN THE MATTER OF address by by 5.00 p.m. on 5th September Company will be held at 3rd Turnberry in 2015. generation” of children taking
DREAM STRIDER SDN.BHD 2022:- Floor, Lot 82, Block I, Singgah up the game after first-time
DAN (Reg. No.: 199501010906 (340107-X) c/o Norvic Corporate Services Sdn. Bhd. Mata, Phase 1B, Asia City, “I do enjoy links courses participation in junior
(Incorporated in Malaysia) 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah and it’s nice to be back,” Ko programmes fell by 15,000 last
(In Members’ Voluntary Liquidation) Reg. No. 200201033104 (600769-D) on 8 September 2022 at added. “When I was a young season because of the
Wisma Goshen, 2nd Floor 10.30am for the following girl I always wanted to be the coronavirus pandemic.
2. That PARAMESWARAN RAM A/L NOTICE TO CREDITORS 60, 62 & 64 Jalan SS 22/21 purposes:- world No. 1 and I can’t really
SATCHITHANANDAM (MIA38658) Damansara Jaya 1. To receive an account from believe that I have made it. But While club players have
Dalam Perkara Seksyen 30 & 34 Secretary of No.43-2A, Jalan Thambapillai, 47400 Petaling Jaya there is a little bit of pressure.” returned in strong numbers
Akta Probet dan Pentadbiran 1959 Brickfields, 50470 Kuala Lumpur be and NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Selangor Darul Ehsan the Liquidator showing after Covid lockdowns, Cricket
dan Seksyen 24(f) Akta Mahkamah is hereby appointed Liquidator for the creditors of the above-named Company how the winding up has Hendricks leads Australia’s annual survey
Kehakiman 1964 purpose of such winding up. which is being wound up are required The creditors (either through their been conducted and of any Proteas to victory revealed a worrying decline in
on or before 8th September 2022 being solicitors or personally) who do not explanations of the account children aged 12 and under
DAN 3. That the Liquidator be authorized to the date for that purpose fixed by the file their debts and claims on or before that may be given by the SOUTH AFRICA opener Reeza trying out cricket during the
distribute the assets of the Company to undersigned, the Liquidator of the the specified date and time above will Liquidator. Hendricks scored a fourth 2021-22 Australian summer.
Dalam Perkara Seksyen 40, 45,47 & 60 the Shareholders in cash or in kind as he said Company, to send their names be excluded from the benefit of any 2. To determine by ordinary successive Twenty20
Akta Pemegang Amanah 1949 thinks fit in accordance with the interest and addresses and particulars of their distribution made by Liquidators. resolution in the manner International half-century “This has created a
of the Shareholders. debts or claims and the names and Lam Lee San (f) in which the books, yesterday to help his side to a challenge to ensure there is not
addresses of their solicitors, if any, to the Lee Yee Ching (f) accounts and documents 21-run victory a missing generation and
DAN 4. That the books, accounts and documents undersigned, and if so required by notice Liquidators of the Company and the over Ireland. increased participation among
of the Company and of the Liquidator in writing from the said Liquidator, are to Dated this 5th day of August, 2022. Liquidator thereof shall be
Dalam Perkara Seksyen 5 Akta Wasiat be destroyed three months after the come in and prove these said debts or disposed of after three (3) Hendricks 5-to-12 year-olds is a
1959 Company has been dissolved”. claims at such time and place as shall 322 Notices months from the date of struck 10 key component of
be specified in such notice, or in default final meeting. fours and a Australian cricket’s
DAN Dated this 2ND August 2022 thereof, they will be excluded from the In the matter of the Companies Act, 2016 ASSAN BIN NASIP six in his 74 soon-to-be
benefit of any distribution made before and In the matter of (Liquidator) from 53 balls released
Dalam Perkara 71, 80 & 92 Kaedah- DATO’ PHUM ANG KIA such debts or claims are proved. LEE HUAH TIMBER Kuala Lumpur as South strategy,” the
Kaedah Mahkamah 2012 Director Dated this: 5 August 2022 Africa, who had governing
............................ INDUSTRIES (M) SDN. BHD. elected to bat, body said
ANTARA TIS MANAGEMENT SDN. BHD. PARAMESWARAN RAM A/L (COMPANY NO. 201001007156 IN THE MATTER OF THE posted 211 for five yesterday.”
199701033270 (448769-M) SATCHITHANANDAM COMPANIES ACT, 2016 in their 20
No. 43-2A, Jalan Thambapillai, Brickfields, Liquidator (891777-M)) overs. It
50470 Kuala Lumpur (In Members’ Voluntary Liquidation) AND follows his
1. THEN JEAN MUN Tel: 03-22724640 Fax: 03-22734640 Dated: 1ST August 2022 Notice is hereby given that at the General IN THE MATTER OF
(No.K/P: 980918-56-5504) Hp 019-755-3698 Meeting of the Company deemed held at 347- LAND VANTAGE SDN. BHD.
TIS MANAGEMENT SDN. BHD. V Tingkat Pemancar, 11700 Gelugor, Penang
2. THEN JEAN YI IN THE MATTER OF THE COMPANIES 199701033270 (448769-M) on 29 July 2022 the following resolution was (393570-W)
(No.K/P: 020808-14-0750) ACT, 2016 No. 43-2A, Jalan Thambapillai, Brickfields, duly passed: - (In Members’ Voluntary
… Plaintif-Plaintif AND 50470 Kuala Lumpur SPECIAL RESOLUTION
Tel: 03-22724640 Fax: 03-22734640 -VOLUNTARY WINDING-UP OF THE Winding Up)
IN THE MATTER OF Hp 019-755-3698 COMPANY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
SUPREME REVENUE SDN. BHD That the Company be wound up voluntarily pursuant to Section 459(1)
DAN (Reg. No.: 201001027247 (911166-A) pursuant to Section 439(1)(b) of the of the Companies Act, 2016,
Companies Act, 2016 and that Mr. Tan Chu that the Final Meeting of the
1. THEN WEI SIN (Incorporated in Malaysia) 322 Notices Haw [I/C No: 760426-07-5723] and Ms. Khaw members of the abovenamed
(No.K/P: 710730-10-5151] (In Members’ Voluntary Liquidation) Mei Ching [I/C No: 741228-07-5200] both of Company will be held at No
IN THE MATTER OF TJH Consultancy Services Sdn. Bhd. of 347- 9-2, Jalan Setia Utama Aw,
2. TANG MEE HAR NOTICE TO CREDITORS THE COMPANIES ACT 2016 V Tingkat Pemancar, 11700 Gelugor, Penang U13/AW, Shah Alam, 40170
(NO K/P: 791022-14-5272) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the be and are hereby appointed Liquidators for Shah Alam, Selangor on 8
creditors of the above-named Company AND the purpose of such winding-up at a fee to be September 2022 at 10.30am
3. LOKE WAI YEE which is being wound up are required IN THE MATTER OF mutually agreed upon and that pursuant to for the following purposes:-
(No K/P: 751027-10-5118) on or before 8th September 2022 being VERIDIAN (M) SDN. BHD. Section 456 of the Companies Act, 2016, the 1. To receive an account from
(Disaman sebagai Wasi-Wasi dan the date for that purpose fixed by the (200101022314) (558072-A) Liquidators may exercise all their powers and
Pemegang Amanah Harta Pesaka undersigned, the Liquidator of the duties jointly and severally. the Liquidator showing
THEN TET MIN @ THEN TUCK MIN said Company, to send their names (IN MEMBERS’ That the 21 days’ notice period required under how the winding up has
(No. K/P: 440120-71-5297)) and addresses and particulars of their VOLUNTARY WINDING UP) Section 292 of the Companies Act, 2016 be been conducted and of
… Defendan-Defendan debts or claims and the names and At a General Meeting of the members of hereby waived. any explanations of the
addresses of their solicitors, if any, to the Veridian (M) Sdn. Bhd. (200101022314) Dated this 5th day of August, 2022. account that may be given
Kepada:- NOTIS undersigned, and if so required by notice (558072-A) duly held at No. 16A, Jalan By Order of the Board by the Liquidator.
in writing from the said Liquidator, are to TPK 2/4, Taman Perindustrian Kinrara, Tan Chu Haw (MIA 19908) 2. To determine by ordinary
THEN WEI SIN come in and prove these said debts or 47100 Puchong, Selangor Darul Ehsan on Khaw Mei Ching (MAICSA 7035984) resolution in the manner
(No.K/P: 710730-10-5151) claims at such time and place as shall Thursday, the 28th day of July, 2022, the Liquidators in which the books,
No.21, Jalan 60, Kepong Baru be specified in such notice, or in default following resolutions were duly passed:- Di dalam perkara Akta Syarikat, 2016 dan accounts and documents
52100 Kuala Lumpur thereof, they will be excluded from the Special Resolution of the Company and the
benefit of any distribution made before THAT the Company be wound-up di dalam perkara Liquidator thereof shall be
AMBIL PERHATIAN bahawa satu such debts or claims are proved. voluntarily pursuant to Section 439(1)(b) of LEE HUAH TIMBER disposed of after three (3)
Saman Pemula yang bertarikh .............................. the Companies Act 2016. INDUSTRIES (M) SDN. BHD. months from the date of
22.04.2022 dan Afidavit Sokongan PARAMESWARAN RAM A/L Ordinary Resolution (COMPANY NO. 201001007156 final meeting.
bertarikh 14.04.2022 telah SATCHITHANANDAM THAT conditional upon the passing of LIM CHOON TONG
dikeluarkan terhadap kamu oleh Liquidator Special Resolution above, Mr. Jason Sia (891777-M)) (Liquidator)
Plaintif- Plaintif dan Mahkamah telah Dated: 2nd August 2022 Sze Wan of Nexia SSY Corporate Recovery (Dalam Penggulungan Sukarela oleh Kuala Lumpur
perintahkan bahawa Saman Pemula TIS MANAGEMENT SDN. BHD. Sdn. Bhd. of UOA Business Park, Tower 3, Dated this: 5 August 2022
tersebut disampaikan ke atas kamu 199701033270 (448769-M) 5th Floor, K03-05-08, 1 Jalan Pengaturcara Ahli Lembaga)
dengan menampalkan satu salinan No. 43-2A, Jalan Thambapillai, Brickfields, U1/51A, Section U1, 40150 Shah Alam, Notis Pemberitahuan bahawa resolusi-
tersebut bersama dengan satu salinan 50470 Kuala Lumpur Selangor Darul Ehsan be and is hereby resolusi yang dinyatakan di bawah telah
Perintah untuk penyampaian ganti di Tel: 03-22724640 Fax: 03-22734640 appointed as liquidator of the Company diluluskan di dalam Mesyuarat Agung yang
atas Papan Notis Mahkamah Tinggi Hp 019-755-3698 for the purpose of the members’ voluntary telah berlangsung di 347-V Tingkat Pemancar,
di Kuala Lumpur dan penerbitan Notis winding-up. 11700 Gelugor, Penang pada 29 Julai 2022:-
ini dalam akhbar harian tempatan Advertise with us Dated this 5th day of August, 2022. Resolusi Khas
berbahasa English untuk satu kali & connect to our Goh Teng Teng - Penggulungan Sukarela Syarikat
siaran dan bahawa penampalan dan urban readers. Director Bahawa Syarikat ini digulung secara sukarela
penerbitan ini dianggap penyampaian melalui Penggulungan menurut Sukarela
sempurna dan cukup terhadap kamu, KLANG VALLEY IN THE MATTER OF Pemegang Saham mengikut Seksyen 439(1)
selepas penamatan, Tujuh (7) hari PENANG | KEDAH THE COMPANIES ACT 2016 (b) Akta Syarikat, 2016 Dan Bahawa En. Tan
selepas tarikh akhir penampalan dan/ PERAK | PERLIS Chu Haw [I/C No: 760426-07-5723] dan Cik.
atau penerbitan PAHANG | KELANTAN AND Khaw Mei Ching [I/C No: 741228-07-5200]
IN THE MATTER OF kedua-dua dari TJH Consultancy Services
SILA JUGA AMBIL PERHATIAN bahawa TERENGGANU VERIDIAN (M) SDN. BHD. Sdn. Bhd. yang beralamat 347-V Tingkat
SAMAN PEMULA tersebut ditetapkan (200101022314) (558072-A) Pemancar, 11700 Gelugor, Penang telah
untuk Pendengaran pada hari Selasa, MS. Shoba dilantik sebagai Pelikuidasi untuk tujuan
23 HB August 2022 pada pukul 9.00 TEL: 03-7784 8888 (IN MEMBERS’ penggulungan Syarikat dengan bayaran yang
pagi Secara atas talian di Hadapan YA FAX: 03-7784 4424 VOLUNTARY WINDING UP) akan dipersetujui bersama dan mengikut
Dato’ Rozana Binti Ali Yusoff jikalau Seksyen 456 Akta Syarikat, 2016, Pelikuidasi
kamu ingkar hadir pada hari tersebut, MALACCA | NOTICE TO CREDITORS boleh menjalankan semua kuasa dan tugas
suatu perintah boleh diberi terhadap SEREMBAN NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the creditors masing-masing dan secara berasingan.
kamu. of the abovenamed Company, which is Bahawa tempoh notis 21 hari yang diperlukan
MR. Rajah being wound-up voluntarily, are required di bawah Seksyen 292 Akta Syarikat, 2016
Bertarikh pada 5 Ogos.2022 TEL: 012-628 2844 on or before the 5th day of September, akan diketepikan.
FAX: 06-764 2051 2022 to send in their names and addresses Tarikh: 5 Ogos 2022
NOTIS ini di keluarkan oleh Tetuan with particulars of their debts or claims, Bagi pihak Lembaga Pengarah
NANTHINI & CO peguamcara bagi JOHOR BAHRU and the names and addresses of their Tan Chu Haw (MIA 19908)
pihak Plaintif- Plaintif yang beralamat solicitors (if any) to the undersigned, Khaw Mei Ching (MAICSA 7035984)
di No.16, Jalan PJU 10/16D, Sutera MS. Anne Lim the Liquidator of the Company, and if Pelikuidasi
Damansara, 47830 Petaling Jaya, TEL: 013-770 6699 so required by notice in writing by the
Selangor Darul Ehsan. No. Tel: FAX: 07-355 5549 Liquidator, either personally or by their
0197148927, Emel: rnanthinico@ solicitors to come in and prove their debts
gmail.com or claims at such time and place as shall
be specified in such notice. In default
thereof, they may be excluded from the South Africa’s Reeza Hendricks. – AFPPIX
benefit of any distribution made before
such debts or claims are proved.
Jason Sia Sze Wan
Liquidator
UOA Business Park, Tower 3, 5th Floor,
K03-05-08, 1 Jalan Pengaturcara U1/51A,
Section U1, 40150 Shah Alam, Selangor
Darul Ehsan.
Dated this 5th day of August, 2022.

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Leclerc ready to get Day Six damper for Malaysian contigent in Birmingham
feisty in Max battle
DAY SIX of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth breaking his national record of 2.30m set at the sustained during yesterday’s action took a toll on
MAX VERSTAPPEN has been warned his Games proved to be a dampener for the national Singapore Open in 2017, failed all three attempts his third appearance at the Games, after Glasgow
title fight with Charles Leclerc could yet contingent, with no medals to show for today. of his second jump at 2.10m in a packed 2014 and Gold Coast 2018.
become just as intense and as feisty as his Alexander Stadium.
battle with Lewis Hamilton was last The two athletes in action in the weightlifting “I don’t have anything much to say at the
season. and athletics finals yetserday failed to deliver the The 30-year-old revealed that a heel injury he moment… I trained so hard and prepared so well.
goods for Malaysia, whose medal tally remains at I really felt so good before the Games but I was
That’s the message from Ferrari driver three golds, two silvers and three bronzes. MEDAL TALLY just unable to jump… my heel was so painful.
Leclerc himself, who has refused to rule
out things getting heated in the duel for Muhammad Hafiz Shamsuddin could not BIRMINGHAM 2022 “It’s so frustrating and I am so angry. I can
the 2022 Formula One Drivers’ repeat the excellent performances of his COMMONWEALTH GAMES (DAY 6) accept failure you know… but the
Championship. weightlifting compatriots when he could only Gold Silver Bronze Commonwealth Games come once every four
finish 10th out of 11 participants in the men’s Australia 46 38 39 years,” he told Bernama.
“It depends on the situation, on the 109kg category. England 38 37 28
person you’re facing, your opponent. How Canada 16 20 21 Malaysia’s swimming squad, meanwhile,
far is he willing to go”, Leclerc told BBC The weightlifting competition, which ends New Zealand 16 10 10 ended their campaign without a medal when
Sport. today, sees the national team end their Scotland 7 8 17 Arvin Shaun Singh Chahal, the only
Birmingham challenge with a haul of two golds South Africa 6 7 7 representative on the last day of competition in
“I would have expected us to be much and one silver, thus surpassing their two golds India 56 7 the pool, failed to be among the top eight
more like this (like Hamilton vs Verstappen) and one bronze achievement at the 2018 edition Wales 44 9 finalists in the men’s 200m individual medley
if the championship will be extremely in Gold Coast, Australia. Malaysia 32 3 event.
close towards the end. (If) it’s not finished, Nigeria 31 4
then we might see that at the end of the National high jumper Nauraj Singh Randhawa At the end of Day Six, Australia continued to
year. suffered the ignominy of finishing last after rule supreme atop the medal standings with 46
becoming the first out of the field of 13 golds, 38 silvers and 39 bronzes, with England
“Until it’s mathematically over, then I participants to bow out in the men’s final. (38-37-28) second and Canada (16-20-21)
still want to believe in it. This is what gives overtaking New Zealand in third place. –Bernama
me the motivation. Nauraj, who came to Birmingham bent on

“We just need to try and work as a team Class above the rest
to put a weekend together for the nine Mbappe effect keeps PSG out of reach in Ligue 1
remaining races and see where we end KYLIAN
up.” MBAPPE’S sporting director Leonardo have pressures in Paris will be altogether qualification – is the best they can
decision to stay at Paris been replaced by Christophe Galtier greater. hope for in Ligue 1.
Pegula, Halep and Hurkacz Saint-Germain was hailed and Luis Campos respectively.
fall in Washington as a boon for French “When you come to PSG you Marseille were runners-up last
Portuguese super scout Campos have an obligation to get results,” he season but it has been a tumultuous
AUSTRALIA’S Daria Saville upset top- football but it surely rules out any was named in the post of football told sports daily L’Equipe. summer for the club owned by
seeded defending champion Jessica Pegula slim chance of a title race as the new advisor. He built the last two sides to “We need to break records. In all American tycoon Frank McCourt.
7-5, 6-4 yesterday at the ATP and WTA Ligue 1 season kicks off this deny PSG the domestic title: modesty, I have come to Paris to win
Washington Open, where Hubert Hurkacz weekend. Monaco in 2017 and Lille in 2021. everything.” Fiery Argentine coach Jorge
and Simona Halep also exited. France coach Didier Deschamps Galtier, the finest French For PSG’s domestic rivals, the Sampaoli has left and been replaced
said Mbappe was “shining a positive manager of the last decade, was the reality is that second – by former Croatian international
World No. 88 Saville ripped the 7th- light on the championship abroad” coach of that Lille side and spent and automatic Igor Tudor.
ranked American in hot and humid by choosing to sign a new three-year last season in charge of Nice, Champions
conditions while Romanian third seed contract to stay in his home country. but he League Key men in Boubacar Kamara,
Halep retired with illness down 7-5, 2-0 to French league president knows William Saliba and Steve Mandanda
Anna Kalinskaya. Vincent Labrune insisted the have departed and pre-season
Mbappe’s new deal had sent
“I stayed really composed,” Saville said. “I “a strong message for the results have not been
managed the energy really well. It was very present and future of our encouraging.
hot. But I thought it’s hot for everyone so league”.
get on with it.” In reality, a move abroad Monaco had to settle for third
will still probably happen last season and must come
Polish second seed Hurkacz crashed out before long for a player who through Champions League
in his second-round match at the US Open looks certain to one day win qualifying as a result.
hardcourt tuneup, falling to Finland’s Emil the Ballon d’Or. Rennes, owned by billionaire
Ruusuvuori 6-4, 7-6 (7-3). Yet the possibility of Francois Pinault, should be
leading Qatar-owned PSG competitive, while Nice’s British
Wimbledon runner-up Nick Kyrgios of to Champions League glory owners Ineos will hope to push
Australia defeated US 14th seed Tommy will motivate Mbappe this
Paul 6-3, 6-4 to book a third-round date season, alongside defending for a Champions League place
with US 4th seed Reilly Opelka. the World Cup with France in under Swiss coach Lucien
Qatar in November and Favre, who has returned
World No. 63 Kyrgios, whose most recent December. for a second spell in
title came at Washington in 2019, broke to Mbappe is the dominant charge.
open and close the first set. Paul’s fourth figure in Paris despite the Meanwhile, Lyon
double fault gave the Aussie a match point presence of Lionel are bidding to
and his forehand shot beyond the baseline Messi and Neymar break back into the
gave Kyrgios the victory in 85 minutes. and the arrival of a top three after
new coach at a finishing eighth in
Saville booked a quarterfinal match club whose title the last campaign.
against Canadian qualifier Rebecca Marino, triumph last season The World Cup
who beat Germany’s Andrea Petkovic 6-3, was overshadowed by their means Ligue 1 is
3-6, 6-1. Champions League last-16 exit abandoning its
against Real Madrid. usual Christmas
“Everyone’s attitude is I’m here to win Coach Mauricio Pochettino and PSG’s Neymar, Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe. – REUTERSPIX break, with the
the tournament and I’m no different,” Saville first round of
said. “I’m playing really good tennis right fixtures post-Qatar
now. I’m excited for more.” set for Dec 28 and
more games on
Medvedev makes triumphant Jan 1. – AFP
return in Mexico
Mickelson leads rebels into war with PGA Tour
WORLD NO. 1 Daniil Medvedev, playing his
first match in six weeks, beat Australian IAN POULTER and Phil Mickelson were among a “Banning top professional golfers from its own The PGA Tour have however vowed to fight
qualifier Rinky Hijikata 6-4, 6-3 yesterday at group of rebel players who took the PGA Tour to events degrades the Tour’s strength of field and the rebels in the courts. “These suspended players
the ATP hard court tournament in Los Cabos, court yesterday in a bid to have their suspension diminishes the quality of the product that it offers – who are now Saudi Golf League employees –
Mexico. for playing in the breakaway LIV Golf series to golf fans by depriving them from seeing many have walked away from the Tour and now want
overturned. top golfers participate in Tour events. back in,” said PGA Tour chief executive Jay
It was a milestone 250th match win of the Monahan.
reigning US Open champion’s career. Poulter also took legal action against the “The only conceivable benefit to the Tour from
European Tour to compete in last month’s Scottish degrading its own product in this manner is the “It’s an attempt to use the Tour platform to
“Someone told me this a few days ago,” Open. The PGA Tour has suspended all of its destruction of competition.” promote themselves and to free-ride on your
Medvedev said after the match. “Otherwise I members who have signed up for the Saudi- benefits and efforts.
would not have known. That’s nice, a backed LIV Golf series. Three of the rebels - Talor Gooch, Hudson
milestone in a way. Swafford and Matt Jones - are attempting to win a “To allow re-entry into our events
He was joined in a lawsuit by 10 other rebels temporary restraining order that would free them compromises the Tour and the competition, to the
“I want more victories, but that’s nice to including Mickelson and Bryson DeChambeau. If to play in next week’s FedEx Cup play-offs in detriment of our organisation, our players, our
have 250. We’ll try to get more.” the court action is successful it will handcuff the Memphis. partners and our fans.”
PGA Tour in terms of the disciplinary action it can
Medvedev is playing his first tournament impose. “The Tour’s conduct serves no purpose other Monahan encouraged current tour members
since bowing out of the quarterfinals at than to cause harm to players and foreclose the to speak publicly on the matte.
Mallorca on June 23. He missed Wimbledon And it would leave the PGA Tour wide open to entry of the first meaningful competitive threat
because of its ban of Russian and Belarussian further raids from the Saudi-backed operation. the Tour has faced in decades,“ the lawsuit states. “This is your Tour, built on the foundation that
players in the wake of Russia’s invasion of we work together for the good and growth of the
Ukraine. “The Tour’s conduct serves no purpose other “The purpose of this action is to strike down organisation… and then you reap the rewards.
than to cause harm to players and foreclose the the PGA Tour’s anticompetitive rules and practices
“It’s definitely not that easy to play after entry of the first meaningful competitive threat that prevent these independent-contractor golfers “It seems your former colleagues have
you stop for a while, especially (playing my) the Tour has faced in decades,” the lawsuit said. from playing when and where they choose.” forgotten one important aspect of that equation,”
first match on hard courts since a long, long the memo concluded. – Express Newspapers
time – since Miami,” Medvedev said.

“Sensations were not bad. I could have
just broke a little bit more, but when you win
everything is fine.”

15theSUN ON FRIDAY | AUGUST 5, 2022
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EPL PREVIEWS 2022/23 Cause for concern
Neville takes aims at Glazers, questions United’s ability to attract top players
MATCH-BY-MATCH facts and stats ahead of the GARY NEVILLE has commended Erik
first round of Premier League fixtures (all in ten Hag for his encouraging start at Lisandro Martinez. Martial up front, I’d say that the manager has
Malaysian time/10pm unless stated). Manchester United – but once again With Cristiano Ronaldo’s future still up in been given a pretty tough hand.
took aim at the Glazer family over the
TOMORROW club’s failure to match their rivals in the the air, Neville has praised Ten Hag for keeping “Chelsea bring Raheem Sterling. City bring
transfer market. United above water during a turbulent period. in Erling Haaland, Darwin Nunez goes to
CRYSTAL PALACE VS ARSENAL (3am) Liverpool. And then you’ve got Manchester
Arsenal will be involved in the opening game of a The club legend said his former club had But the ex-United was critical of the work United who basically can’t get a player through
Premier League campaign for the fifth time. They have struggled to “get a player through the door”, being done in the transfer market to help the the door.
won thrice but were beaten 2-0 by Brentford in the while their Premier League top-four rivals Dutchman.
2021-22 season-opener. Four of the last six League welcomed marquee signings. “I know they’ve signed Martinez. There are
matches between the two teams have ended in draws, “I think I would go back to Ten Hag and say two things about the transfer market for
with Palace and Arsenal winning one each. The The Sky Sports pundit has never shied away I think he’s had a really impressive start, a Manchester United that concerns me – one is
Gunners lost four out of their last six away League from placing the blame at the American confident start, in spite of the fact that his star the fact that the old fail instinct seems to be
matches in the 2021-22 season. owners’ feet for their running of the club. player (Ronaldo) is playing up,” said Neville, there, in terms of not being able to get anything
FULHAM VS LIVERPOOL (7.30pm) speaking on The Overlap, in partnership with over the line,” he said.
Liverpool won six straight Premier League games And with United’s bleak run of five years Sky Bet.
against Fulham between 2012 and 2019, but were without winning a trophy and Ten Hag’s “I’m a little bit worried about their reliance
unable to beat them in the 2021-22 season, drawing 1- arrival, it was expected the club would undergo “And he’s not been supported off the pitch upon the Dutch market because it tells me
1 away and losing 1-0 at home. Reds’ forward a major overhaul this summer. by an operation that can get in the players he about the club strategy and the recruitment
Mohamed Salah became the first player in Premier wants.” department.
League history to score on the opening weekend of five The long list of failed transfers under
successive seasons with his goal against Norwich City previous executive vice chairman Ed Neville pointed out that nothing had “They wouldn’t have been looking at Dutch
last year, and could extend his own record with a strike Woodward saw Richard Arnold replace him changed in terms of the personnel in central players if it wasn’t for the manager who’s come
against the Cottagers. Liverpool won five of their six last year, with John Murtough in charge of midfield, with Fred and Scott McTominay in, who’s Dutch and knows them, and to be fair
games against promoted sides in the 2021-22 season. transfer and contract negotiations. likely to start the season alongside one of signings from the Dutch league.
BOURNEMOUTH VS ASTONVILLA Eriksen or Bruno Fernandes in the midfield
Promoted Bournemouth last played in the top flight in But little has changed, with Ten Hag only three. “They can work but they’re not as sure a fix
the 2019-20 season, when they finished 18th. Villa have welcoming three new signings this summer in as other leagues in Europe. So, I’m a little bit
won only one of their five opening day Premier League Tyrell Malacia, Christian Eriksen and “If you said to me two months ago that concerned about the strategy.” – Express
games against newly promoted teams (D1 L3), a 1-0 Manchester United would have Fred and Newspapers
victory at Bournemouth in 2015-16. The Cherries have McTominay in midfield and we would have
won three of their four League meetings with the
Villans, all by a 2-1 scoreline (L1). Five Premier League signings to watch
LEEDS VSWOLVES
After winning only three League matches in a run of 25 PREMIER LEAGUE clubs have flexed their offers Jurgen Klopp’s men a different focal time with the Dutch champions.
at Leeds, Wolves have won three out of their last four at financial muscle once more in the race for the point in attack, but it could take some time for Ten Hag used him most commonly at the
Elland Road. Luke Ayling scored a 91st-minute winner world’s best talent ahead of tomorrow’s kickoff the Reds to adjust.
to seal a 3-2 win for Leeds the last time the teams faced to the 2022/23 season. heart of his defence, which would put United
off in the League. Only one of the six Premier League Lisandro Martinez (Man Utd) captain Harry Maguire’s position under threat
meetings between the teams have ended in a draw, Here’s a looks at five of the biggest signings with French World Cup winner Raphael Varane
with Wolves winning three and Leeds winning two. of the summer looking to make an impact. Much of the debate over United’s only big also competing to start at centreback.
NEWCASTLE VS NOTTINGHAM FOREST money signing has surrounded on how his
Nottingham Forest are back in the Premier League after Erling Haaland (Man City) diminutive 1.8m presence will cope with the Raheem Sterling (Chelsea)
a 23-year absence. Forest have failed to beat Newcastle rigours of the Premier League.
in eight Premier League meetings. (L5 D3) but have City have addressed their need for a central A key player in City’s first two Premier
been busy during the summer transfer window, with striker, and got one of the most highly sought The Argentine is well-known to new United League title triumphs under Pep Guardiola,
former Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard one after players in the world to do so, after manager Erik ten Hag, Sterling found himself slowly edged out at the
of 12 new recruits. beating off competition from around Etihad by the arrival of Jack Grealish and the
TOTTENHAM VS SOUTHAMPTON Europe for Haaland. who signed emergence of Phil Foden.
Southampton have only won four Premier League Martinez for
away games against Spurs. Late goals by Mohamed Haaland may have had a debut to Ajax. Still a vital part of England manager Gareth
Elyounoussi and Che Adams sealed a 3-2 victory at forget as he missed practically an Martinez Southgate’s plans in a World Cup year, Sterling
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in their last meeting. open goal in City’s 3-1 defeat to played at has moved south to become the face of
Spurs’ new signing Richarlison will miss the game after Liverpool in the Community Shield centreback, Chelsea’s new era.
being suspended for one game for throwing a flare off on Saturday. leftback and
the field while playing for Everton against Chelsea last centre Chelsea badly need a goalscorer if they are
season. But Pep Guardiola warned his midfield to compete with City and Liverpool for the title
side’s challengers for the title “the during and Sterling is the most likely member of
SUNDAY goals will come”. his Thomas Tuchel’s squad to get 20 goals.

EVERTON VS CHELSEA (12.30am) Darwin Nunez (Liverpool) Gabriel Jesus (Arsenal)
Everton have won four of their last five home matches
against Chelsea in the League (D1). The Blues have won In contrast to Haaland, Jesus was another victim of
27 out of 60 Premier League meetings (D20) between Nunez had the perfect the wealth of attacking
the teams. Everton forward Salomon Rondon is sus- start to his Liverpool
pended after being sent off against Brentford last careeer by scoring and talent at City as the
season. winning a penalty Brazilian hopes to
LEICESTER VS BRENTFORD (9pm) against City in the relaunch his career at the
Brentford will be seeking a first Premier League win over Community Shield.
Leicester in their third attempt. The Bees are winless in Emirates ahead of the
their last 10 meetings with Leicester in all competitions The Reds have World Cup.
(D1 L9) since a 3-2 win in League Division Two in March banked on the
1953. The Foxes are yet to make a signing in the Uruguayan to evolve Despite winning
summer transfer window. their attacking options seven major trophies
MAN UNITED VS BRIGHTON (9pm) after the departure of at the Etihad, Jesus
United have won seven of their 10 Premier League Sadio Mane to Bayern never became the
matches with Brighton, including all five at Old Trafford Munich.
but were thrashed 4-0 at the Amex Stadium when the successor to Sergio
teams last met in May. New Devils boss Erik ten Hag will Luis Diaz is expected Aguero City hoped
take charge of the team in the League for the first time. to take the place of they were buying
WEST HAM VS MAN CITY (11.30pm) Mane on the left of six years ago.
After losing four home games in the League against Liverpool’s front three Arsenal badly
City in which they conceded 17 goals, West Ham have with Nunez phasing needed a striker after
drawn the last two, including a 2-2 stalemate in May. out Roberto Firmino. the departures of Pierre-
The hammers have beaten City only nine times in 42 Emerick Aubameyang
Premier League meetings, with seven of those wins His aerial presence and Alexandre Lacazette.
coming at home.
AFP
Reuters
theSun SPORTSWEEKLY PREDICTIONS Koulibaly tells Napoli owner to show respect

HOME DRAW AWAY CHELSEA defender Kalidou Koulibaly said Senegal to AFCON victory while playing for the supporters don’t think like this.”
Aurelio De Laurentiis, the owner of his former Serie A club, said the majority of supporters did In a separate interview, the 31-year-old said
club Napoli, should respect African teams as not share De Laurentiis’s opinion.
much as other national sides in the wake of his De Laurentiis did not allow him to leave Napoli
comments about the Africa Cup of Nations “For me, the most important thing is to in 2015 when Chelsea made an earlier attempt
(AFCON). respect everybody,” Koulibaly told reporters to sign him.
yesterday.
De Laurentiis said on Wednesday that he “I asked respectfully to the owner that I
would no longer sign African players unless “You cannot speak about an African wanted to leave for Chelsea but he told me
they agreed to skip the AFCON tournament as national team like this. You have to have that it wouldn’t be possible,” Koulibaly told the
its mid-season scheduling deprived Napoli of respect as you have for the other national Guardian.
players. teams.
“So I waited a bit and continued my
Koulibaly, who spent eight seasons at “I think not everyone in the club has the conversation with them but they really didn’t
Napoli before joining Chelsea, and captained same idea as him. I know everybody over want me to leave the club so I decided to
there, I know the supporters, and the renew my contract to stay in Napoli.” – Reuters

FRIDAY • AUGUST 5, 2022 QUOTE OF THE DAY

Bold Chelsea bring Raheem Sterling. City bring
in Erling Haaland, Darwin Nunez goes to
Liverpool. And then you’ve got Manchester United
who basically can’t get a player through the door …
I’m a little bit worried about their reliance upon the
Dutch market…”

Manchester United legend Gary Neville

Blues
Chelsea owner in talks with Barca as shock move for Aubameyang, De Jong emerge

CHELSEA are considering a record to leave interest in although the Seagulls along with a potential swoop for
shock swoop for former would be Aubameyang comes publicly denied that a Aubameyang.
Arsenal captain and striker unthinkable, but amid Chelsea full agreement had
Pierre-Emerick Barca have spinning been reached, a The Independent has been told
Aubameyang, according to reports. recently signed multiple £52.5 million that, although United have long felt
goal machine plates at once, (RM284m) deal is the transfer could go to the wire,
Discussions have already been Robert both in terms still expected to Barcelona expected De Jong to be
held for the frontman who only Lewandowski of exits and go through. gone by now.
signed for Barcelona in January, with from Bayern arrivals. Barcelona
Blues owner Todd Boehly taking part Munich. They midfielder and It is for that reason that Barcelona
in a number of meetings for striker Memphis seemingly Manchester have heightened talks with Chelsea,
targets over the past week. Depay, made huge United target and there is hope something can be
Ousmane progress in a Frenkie de Jong done more quickly, including the
Blues boss Thomas Tuchel may Dembele, deal for is also thought resolution of the stand-off over
need to call on attacking Ferran Torres, Brighton to be of major deferred wages.
reinforcements with Romelu Lukaku Raphinha and Ansu defender Marc interest, and
returning to Inter Milan on loan and Fati are among a Cucurella on could be discussed De Jong has naturally been
Timo Werner linked to RB Leipzig. wealth of other Wednesday with the Spanish mentioned in discussions between
attacking options and, side the two clubs over potential deals for
While the manager has opted to already at Xavi’s players like Cesar Azpilicueta and
keep hold of Armando Broja despite disposal. Barcelona’s De Marcos Alonso, and Boehly and Joan
interest from West Ham and Real The Jong (left) and Laporta directly discussed the Dutch
Madrid, he could still be left short of Aubameyang. midfielder in their meeting.
numbers up top.
To top it off, the Blues are
Aubameyang would be a surprise reportedly refusing to give up on
addition to the Chelsea ranks given Leicester City star Wesley Fofana,
his prior affiliation with Arsenal. A despite cries from manager Brendan
four-year stint at the Emirates came
to an end last season after a bust-up Rodgers that he is not for sale.
with Mikel Arteta that saw him While Chelsea’s transfer
stripped of the captaincy.
movement appears urgent, one
According to transfer expert star name they already have in the
Fabrizio Romano, Boehly is door is Raheem Sterling and Tuchel
attempting to bring Aubameyang has wasted no time in singing his
back to the Premier League after a praises.
short stint in Spain. “Every time we played against
him, he’s horrible to play against,
Meetings have already been held horrible!” he said.
for RB Salzburg youngster Benjamin “The main point is his intensity
Sesko, and supposedly a selection of and the amount of repetition of
other striker targets, over the past few intensity that he delivers. This is
days. simply outstanding over the last
years.
Aubameyang was prolific in the
Premier League, netting 68 goals in “He caused huge trouble when he
128 matches and earning a share of played against us and once you dig
the Golden Boot in 2018/19. in deeper into his data and not only
statistics in his goal involvements,
While his final half-season at it’s outstanding.
Arsenal was a far cry from his finest
form, he hit the ground running in “It’s exactly what we need to raise
Catalonia by scoring 11 goals in the level of our players. That’s why
17 La Liga matches. we are so sure and that’s why he was,
for us, top of the list.” – Express
Under normal circumstances, Newspapers/The Independent
allowing a striker with such a

Class above the rest -page 14 Cause for concern -page 15

Haaland headlines Premier League opening weekend

ARSENAL’S trip to Crystal Palace lifts the curtain penultimate game of the campaign before the gone smoothly with manager Thomas Tuchel as they finished sixth.
on the new Premier League season tomorrow, visitors rallied to salvage the point which won blaming an exhausting schedule on a pre-season Erik ten Hag has the chance to make a good
with Erling Haaland’s debut in the English top them the league. tour to the US and a lack of signings for feeling
flight the highlight of the weekend as champions “not ready” for the new season. first impression as United boss when the Seagulls
Manchester City travel to West Ham. The Hammers have also strengthened with the visit Old Trafford.
signing of Italian international striker Gianluca Tuchel is also unhappy with a number of key
Haaland has been the marquee arrival to the Scamacca as David Moyes’ men look to close the players, including captain Cesar Azpilicueta, still But hopes of a new dawn for United have been
Premier League from over £1 billion (RM5.4b) gap on the top four after qualifying for Europe in looking to leave the club before the end of the dashed by another difficult summer off the field.
spent on transfer fees ahead of the new campaign. the past two seasons. transfer window.
Cristiano Ronaldo has made his desire to leave
The Norwegian is expected to further “We know what the standard is and we will Chelsea were thrashed 4-0 in pre-season by clear, but a buyer cannot be found for the five-
strengthen Pep Guardiola’s side, who have won reach the standards as quickly as possible and Arsenal in Orlando, but Everton suffered an even time Ballon d’Or winner while United’s prolonged
the title in four of the last five seasons. maintain what we have done always,” said more embarrassing 4-0 defeat to Minnesota chase of Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong
Guardiola. United on their tour to the States. appears set to fail.
However, Haaland and City’s season did not
get off to a good start as perennial title rivals “I don’t feel, because we know each other well, After narrowly surviving last season, the Toffees Ten Hag has told Ronaldo he will need to build
Liverpool won the Community Shield 3-1 last that we are far, far away. have since sold Richarlison to Tottenham. up his fitness before getting the chance to prove
weekend. he deserves a place in the team.
“But the games against West Ham and after But Everton have beaten Chelsea on each of
A trip to the London Stadium is a good early Bournemouth will dictate our level and what we the Londoners’ last four trips to Goodison Park. Asked if the Portugal international can fit into
season test of City’s revamped squad with Julian have to do.” his vision of how he wants United to play, Ten Hag
Alvarez and Kalvin Phillips also coming in to Should Chelsea fail to hit the heights they told Sky Sports: “I think he can. But to start with he
replace the departed Oleksandr Zinchenko, Chelsea’s visit to Everton tomorrow pits previously have under Tuchel, Manchester United has to get fit, he’s just started.
Fernandinho, Raheem Sterling and Gabriel Jesus. together two sides who have reason to fear the will be one of the sides hoping to take their place
season ahead at different ends of the table. in the top four. “He is a fantastic football player, he proved it so
West Ham nearly denied City the title last many times, but you can always be judged on
season as they led 2-0 at half-time in the The start to Chelsea’s new era under the A 4-0 thrashing at the hands of Brighton in May what you are now, what you are presenting now,
ownership of Todd Boehly’s consortium has not summed up a miserable season for the Red Devils performing now.” – AFP/Reuters

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