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ON TUESDAY NOVEMBER 15, 2022 ALL SET ... Election Commission officers Noor Murtaza

No. 8149 PP 2644/12/2012 (031195) www.thesundaily.my Abdul Latif (right) and Hairee Kamarudin making final
preparations at the Kempas police station in Johor, that will
be used for early voting today. – BERNAMAPIC

Vote early

oDetailed weather forecast indicates thunderstorms expected
in majority of areas, especially in late afternoon

█ BY CHARLES RAMENDRAN Thunderstorms are expected in the In Kelantan, rain is forecast in all face thunderstorms in the morning afternoon for most areas, but the
[email protected] late afternoon in all 22 constituencies. constituencies throughout the day and clear weather in the reverse for Pontian, Tanjung Piai and
except for Jeli, Kuala Krai and Gua late afternoon. Batu Pahat. Clear weather is expected
PETALING JAYA: Malaysians In Kuala Lumpur, all 11 Musang, which may have clear skies. all day in Pagoh, Bakri and Ledang.
should set out to cast their constituencies are expected to have In Johor, the constituencies of
votes early on polling day as clear skies in the morning, with In the late afternoon, the 14 Sri Gading and Simpang Renggam are Putrajaya and Labuan are forecast
adverse weather is expected thunderstorms in the late afternoon. constituencies in the state would expected to have the worst weather in with clear skies in the morning and
to hit most constituencies across the either see cloudy weather or rain. the country, with thunderstorms thunderstorms in the late afternoon.
country in the late afternoon on Rain in the morning has been forecast throughout the day.
Saturday. forecast in all 13 constituencies in Perak is expected to see 21 of its 24 For Sabah’s 25 constituencies and
Penang, with clear skies expected in constituencies having sunny weather In other areas in the 26 Sarawak’s 31 constituencies, clear
On polling day, the times to cast the afternoon. in the day and thunderstorms in the constituencies of the state, clear skies weather is expected in the morning,
votes at most voting stations are from late afternoon. are expected in the better part of the with rain or thunderstorms in the late
8am to 6pm in Peninsular Malaysia The three constituencies in Perlis day, with thunderstorms in the late afternoon.
and from 7.30am to 5.30pm in Sabah are expected to have good weather in There may be rain and cloudy
and Sarawak. the morning and thunderstorms in weather in the coastal areas of Lumut,
the late afternoon. Bagan Datuk and Teluk Intan
However, there are channels that throughout the day.
close early due to geographical factors, In Kedah, except for rain forecast in
number of voters and other factors. Langkawi in the morning, all 15 All 14 constituencies in Pahang are
constituencies are expected to see expected to see clear skies in the
In Selangor’s 22 constituencies, clear weather in the early hours of the morning and thunderstorms in the
clear weather is forecast in the day and thunderstorms in the late late afternoon.
morning except for Sabak Bernam, afternoon.
Sungai Besar, Hulu Selangor, Tanjung In Negri Sembilan’s eight
Karang, Kuala Selangor, Shah Alam, Terengganu could see rain in all its constituencies, rain is expected in Port
Kapar, Klang, Kuala Langat and Kota constituencies throughout the day Dickson in the morning but the rest
Raja, which may either see rain or except for Hulu Terengganu, Dungun will see clear skies. Thunderstorms
cloudy weather. and Kemaman, where several hours are expected to hit all areas in the late
of sunshine is expected in the afternoon.
morning.
Malacca’s six constituencies could

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Turning more rural folk into entrepreneurs

█ BY ASHIQIN ARIFFIN o Govt to continue empowering communities “As someone from Felda, which people will participate in the
[email protected] by diversifying economic opportunities is also a rural area, I always initiatives that the government has
PETALING JAYA: As the welcome efforts or initiatives to established to make use of the
government continues to improve work opportunities to resources in rural areas and venture
restructure and diversify the prevent more people from into the digital economy to allow us
economy to help Malaysians migrating to big cities. We need to cross the border without going
improve their lives, topmost on the traditional activities such as rural entrepreneurship. more people here. anywhere by using e-commerce
agenda is continuing to empower farming, fishing and rubber tapping The Budget 2023 breakdown platforms,” he said.
rural communities in the country to so that they can eventually divert indicates prioritisation on “I am so glad that the prime Malaysian Institute of Economic
embark on entrepreneurship. towards entrepreneurship. improving basic infrastructure in minister has taken affirmative Research senior research fellow Dr
rural areas in order to enhance the actions to provide more options Shankaran Nambiar described Ismail
Caretaker Prime Minister Datuk Caretaker Rural Development population’s quality of life. and improve our lives in these Sabri’s move to strengthen rural
Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said the Minister Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid “I believe that the infrastructure areas, especially industrial communities as good.
government is committed to said the budget allocation and in rural areas is of utmost development within rural areas, He added that agriculture needs
developing such areas through rural prioritisation given to the importance and we are working which will allow more job to be reprioritised and that the
economics and entrepreneurship, development of rural areas and towards building better opportunities to bloom and government’s move to enhance
especially when the infrastructure is populations would help in infrastructure for the people, such stimulate economic development,” agricultural development is on the
already in place. infrastructure development and as roads, street lights, community he said. right path.
stimulate growth in human capital halls and mosques,” he said. “However, it has to be
The effort is in line with the Rural and the economy. Felda Youth Council president Muhammad Fadzli added that technology-driven and knowledge-
Development Policy, which Muhammad Fadzli Hassan said he the government’s effort to empower intensive,” he said.
comprises three main principles – Mahdzir said about RM20 was happy with the priority set by the rural entrepreneurship is relevant Nambiar added that
being sustainable, inclusive and million was dedicated to setting up caretaker prime minister to focus on to other efforts, such as providing entrepreneurially rich rural
holistic – in achieving better success a programme for those interested in rural economic development and housing opportunities for rural communities have to be nurtured.
in developing rural areas by 2030. entrepreneurship. expressed gratitude for the communities, including Felda’s He said as a first step,
government’s continuous effort to generational housing scheme, entrepreneurs should be guided
The government’s main aim is to The programme would also see improve the lives of the rural which would prevent people from before selecting and developing
empower the rural population to collaborations with other agencies community. moving out of the settlement. areas they intend to pursue.
diversify economic opportunities such as Majlis Amanah Rakyat,
for them, instead of focusing on Felcra and Risda to empower “Everything we hoped for has
more people to venture into become a reality and we hope more

‘RM10.9b fund proof of govt’s commitment to Keluarga Malaysia’

█ BY ARINA MUSTHAFA “The allocation of RM10.93 increase of RM84 million or 26.6% taking part in the mission to develop rural entrepreneurs to grow their
[email protected] billion to the ministry is an inclusive compared with 2022. rural entrepreneurs. income in 2022, with the percentage
PETALING JAYA: Caretaker Prime and comprehensive budget in Almost all agencies under the forecast to rise to 70% in 2023 under
Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri ensuring that nobody is left behind, ministry have specific programmes The ministry has allocated the SKPLB programme.
Yaakob has stressed that rural including the B40s and rural for the development of rural RM612.59 million for Risda, which
development is the government’s residents. entrepreneurs such as Majlis will benefit small rubber farmers Apart from that, 62% of rural
priority, with RM10.93 billion Amanah Rakyat, Felcra Berhad, under the agency. entrepreneurs raised their annual
allocated to the Rural Development “The ministry supports the Community Development sales value by at least 20% after
Ministry as recorded in Budget 2023. efforts implemented by the Department, Rubber Industry This is an increase of RM104.6 receiving funds under the
caretaker prime minister and Smallholders Development million or 20.6%, which also covers Pembiayaan Perniagaan Mara
Caretaker Rural Development caretaker finance minister through Authority (Risda) and the monsoon assistance of RM256 in 2021.
Minister Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid Budget 2023 as we improve the Department of Orang Asli million or RM800 for each of the
said there has been a 4% increase or people’s well-being, strengthen Development. 320,000 smallholders. The ministry has anticipated that
almost RM424.9 million in business resilience and promote Regional agencies, namely the 30% of rural entrepreneurs would
additional funds channelled to the economic prosperity, which will Central Terengganu Development This is an increase of RM200 per increase their annual revenue by at
ministry. benefit 8.09 million rural residents,” Authority, South Kelantan smallholder from the RM600 least 20% in 2022 and 2023 through
he said. Development Board, South East previously. the initiative.
This proves the commitment of Johore Development Authority,
the government to Keluarga To stimulate the rural economy, Kedah Regional Development About 72% of rural entrepreneurs In 2021, under the “Program
Malaysia to ensure that the people’s the ministry received allocations Authority and Penang Regional in 2021 have successfully increased Peningkatan Pendapatan”, 68.3% of
welfare in rural areas is taken care amounting to RM114.4 million for Development Authority are also their revenue after receiving rural entrepreneurs from the B40
of. rural economic activities. funding from the “Sokongan group increased their income and
Pengukuhan Keusahawanan Luar the ministry is expecting this to rise
Mahdzir said the amount was an Bandar (SPKLB)” initiative. to 70% in 2022 and 2023.

The ministry is expecting 60% of

CELEBRATING SUCCESS ... Caretaker Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob flanked by Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Abang Openg (left) and caretaker Works Senior Minister Datuk Seri
Fadillah Yusof with other VIPs at the official launch ceremony of the Selangau section of the Pan Borneo Highway in Sarawak yesterday. Also present was caretaker Communications and Multimedia Minister Tan
Sri Annuar Musa (second from right). – BERNAMAPIC

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Solutions to issues way to win support Mask required for
Covid-positive voters
PETALING JAYA: With Selangor getting the most taxi services.” worried about candidates who have been
attention from political parties and candidates in Zainab also said proper drainage systems charged with corruption,” she said. KUALA LUMPUR: Covid-19 positive
the 15th general election, one way for contenders individuals participating in the 15th general
to attract attention and votes is by coming up with should be installed and existing ones improved, A survey report by the Merdeka Centre election (GE15) on Saturday must wear face
solutions to problems faced by the state’s de-clogged and maintained regularly for health published on Nov 4 titled “Malaysia’s Upcoming masks while others are strongly encouraged
residents. and hygiene purposes and to prevent flash floods. Elections: The State of Play” contains data on the to do so as well, said Health Director-General
“biggest problems” faced by Malaysians and the Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Several individuals who spoke to theSun First-time Hulu Selangor voter, Hakim Abu top five concerns of voters. He said voters who have tested positive
expressed concern on issues they felt were most Bakar, 22, said the inconsistency in water supply, are also not allowed to use public transport,
pressing. especially in Rawang where he is currently The survey, that polled 1,209 respondents, including e-hailing vehicles.
residing, is concerning and disrupts the daily indicated that among the nation’s biggest “Covid-19 positive voters are not allowed
Ampang voter Zainab Kassim, 70, said the activities of residents. problems, 74% were related to economic matters, to stop by anywhere before and after voting
authorities should lower toll rates on expressways 3% each to political, racial and leadership issues, and must return home immediately,” he said
in the Klang Valley. University student and newly registered and 1% involved the state of the nation’s in a statement yesterday.
Damansara voter Leticia Lariche, 19, expressed development and infrastructure. Noor Hisham said to ensure the voting
“Cities in Selangor and the rest of the Klang concern on the efficiency of public transport. process runs smoothly and safely, and
Valley are interconnected with more than 20 The survey report also showed the top five especially to reduce the risk of infection,
expressways and highways. “With LRT operations malfunctioning now concerns of voters, with 31% related to inflation, Covid-19 positive
and then, a reliable alternative transport system 13% pertaining to political instability, 12% each
“By lowering toll rates, I hope (commercial should be put in place. The authorities should on corruption and economic growth, and 6%
vehicle) transport costs would be reduced, also (make efforts to) prevent traffic congestion involving welfare initiatives. – by Arina Musthafa
leading to more affordable prices of goods and during peak hours.
services, including the rates for e-hailing and individuals must adhere to
“On the other hand, my parents are more safe social distancing, which
Colourful is also highly encouraged for
names others present.
He added that voters
should also use hand
in the fray sanitiser provided at polling
stations, or to bring their
own.
Noor Hisham also said
individuals who have not
received a booster dose of
the Covid-19 vaccine are advised to
o EC regulations allow immediately register and get the shot to
candidates in GE15 to use protect themselves and those around them.
monikers on ballot papers “Let’s work together to reduce the risk of
Covid-19 infection to voters and staff at
polling stations throughout GE15.”
On Sunday, Noor Hisham also shared an
infographic on his Facebook page on general
█ BY ELLY FAZANIZA advice to voters to reduce the risk of the
[email protected] spread of Covid-19 infections.
He said healthcare workers would be
PETALING JAYA: “Lando Zawawi”, “Uncle stationed at polling centres to facilitate the
Kentang” and “Cleo” are among monikers used affairs of Covid-19 positive individuals and
by candidates in the 15th general election voters are advised to follow the directives
(GE15). ‘Uncle Kentang’ ‘Cleo’ ‘Lando’ issued. – Bernama

They are allowed to do so as the Election Puncak Alam. For GE15, he has so far distributed about Nov 18, 19 declared
Commission Elections (Conduct of Elections) It was reported that Azlan started his pothole- 50,000 leaflets to his potential constituents, “to let public holidays
Regulations permits candidates to use names them know that I am here to serve them”.
they wished to be known as on ballot papers. patching efforts after a friend died in a road crash PUTRAJAYA: Caretaker Prime Minister Datuk
caused by one in Kuala Kubu Baru. Influencer Nur Fathiah Syazwana Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob yesterday declared
Lando Zawawi, whose real name is Azlan Sani Shahruddin, who goes by “Cleo” in GE15, is Nov 18 and 19 as public holidays to enable
Zawawi, 47, is currently contesting for the first “I’ve been a rebel all my life,” he said, adding among three women contesting in a 10-cornered voters to exercise their right to vote in the 15th
time in the Tanjung Karang constituency under that funds raised for ISB’s work also include fight for the Batu parliamentary seat. general election.
the Parti Pejuang Tanahair banner. proceeds from merchandise sales, especially
T-shirts. A newcomer to the political scene, the He said Nov 19 was also declared a public
He said being a Star Wars buff, his nickname 28-year-old is using an image of a tree as her logo holiday as there may be some companies from
refers to “Lando Calrissian”, an enterprising Meanwhile, philanthropist Kuan Chee Heng, to symbolise her strength, altruistic nature and to the private sector, especially factories, that will
businessman and gambler in the sci-fi movies. popularly known as “Uncle Kentang”, who is a signify stability. be operating on that day, making it difficult for
first-time (independent) contender in Puchong, their employees to vote.
“I was reluctant to join GE15 until my wife has chosen the telephone as his campaign logo. According to her aides, she has been known
persuaded me. She pointed out that I could help to use the moniker Cleo since her student days at “The right to vote is a right guaranteed by
the people, especially since corruption is “The telephone is symbolic because it means the London Teacher Training College in the UK. the Federal Constitution and I don’t want a
rampant,” he told theSun. anyone, regardless of their background, who single person to be prevented from voting,” he
need my help can call on me,” said the Batu is estimated to have 112,000 voters, after said at the groundbreaking ceremony of
Azlan is the founder of a social movement 59-year-old. taking into account Undi18 and automatic Wisma Cuepacs yesterday. – Bernama
called Ikatan Silaturahim Brotherhood (ISB), registration, with the breakdown by race
whose members have been using their own Kuan is also the founder of Community consisting of 43% Malay, 30% Chinese and 20% ‘No issue on military
money to patch potholes across Malaysia for the Policing Malaysia, an NGO dedicated to Indians making up the major ethnic groups. early voting’
past 13 years. mobilising civilians to work together with their
local constabulary. Nur Fathiah will be up against established
He has also acted in television commercials in names such as Tian Chua (former MP turned
the past. He explained that he began to be known as independent), Datuk A. Kohilan Pillay (Barisan
Uncle Kentang (Potato Uncle) more than a Nasional), Azhar Yahya (Perikatan Nasional) and
“We aim to ensure that everyone can (be decade ago when he gave out potatoes rather the incumbent MP P. Prabakaran (PKR).
involved in promoting) road safety,” said the than rice during a food distribution campaign.
film producer and owner of a tar factory in

SHIP SHAPE ... An exhibit decorated with KUCHING: The issuance of postal ballot
Perikatan Nasional and PAS flags at Kampung papers for the 15th general election (GE15),
Charok Kudong in Kedah sits as the which began on Nov 7, to those registered as
centrepiece in the Sik constituency, that will postal voters is a common practice in all
be contested by Maizatulakmam Othman elections, said caretaker Minister in the
(BN), Ahmad Tarmizi Sulaiman (PN) dan Datuk Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament
Latipah Md Yatim (PH). – BERNAMAPIC and Law) Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku
Jaafar.

He said such a process also involved
military personnel registered as postal
voters.

He said as such, there was no issue
regarding the matter.

“It is up to registered individuals who
have received the postal ballot papers. What
is important is that the postal ballot papers
must reach the relevant office of the
returning officer before 5pm on polling day,
Nov 19,” he said yesterday in refuting
allegations by Pakatan Harapan (PH)
chairman Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim that
military personnel, especially in the Bera
parliamentary constituency, had already
cast their votes for GE15.

Chief of Defence Force Jen Tan Sri Affendi
Buang said voting for Armed Forces
personnel who are registered postal voters
began on Nov 7 and would continue until
Nov 19. – Bernama

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Women’s football squad gets a leg up

█ BY ASHIQIN ARIFFIN o Appointment of new head coach would provide players as the new head coach for Malayan Tigress is a
[email protected] with exposure needed to polish skills, says FAM good decision, especially considering her
PETALING JAYA: The appointment of Soleen previous experiences as head coach and former
Al-Zou’bi as the new head coach of the National national player in Jordan.
women’s squad (Malayan Tigress) is part of a “We want the best for our women’s football
plan to further develop the women’s football team, and I would love to see some changes and
scene in the country. skills. It is also part of the Women’s Football development plan 2030 aims to empower development in our football scene, even more
Development Plan 2030, that I have yet to women’s football teams by encouraging the now that we have Al-Zou’bi, who will also be the
Al-Zou’bi is expected to join the Football launch,” said Suraya. participation of more women in sports from the women’s football technical director.
Association of Malaysia (FAM) at its grassroots level. “I think we have to give coaches, regardless
headquarters in Kelana Jaya on Dec 1. Currently She expressed hope that Al-Zou’bi’s local or foreign our trust. I believe that the
attached to the Jordan Football Association presence would nurture more women coaches Apart from recruiting more women players, coaches have more experience in this field, so
(JFA) as the head of the Women’s Football Unit to train other categories, such as Under-17, the plan will be in place to foster more women all we need to do is complete the given task,” she
and assistant technical director, she will be the Under-19, World qualifiers and to take part in different roles, such as coaches, said.
first foreign coach to lead the team. Commonwealth qualifiers, as there will be four referees, physiologists and officers. Asian Football Confederation
championships the team will participate next secretary-general Datuk Seri Windsor John said
FAM Women’s Football Committee year. “A great team cannot be shaped overnight, a having Al-Zou’bi as coach will be an
chairman Datuk Suraya Yaacob said the lot needs to be done. From my observation, opportunity to develop the women’s team.
presence of Al-Zou’bi as head coach would be “At the local level, we do not have licensed having a great team would take about five years. On making Malaysia’s women’s football
the catalyst to promote more women in the women coaches to take the lead for the senior Currently, the team that we have between 17 team a champion, he said: “We won’t know if
sports ecosystem. team, but we have many to take on other teams. and 18 years old is good, but we want to have a we don’t try. It certainly starts with proper
We have one coach, but she does not have the better team in the future,” she said. development from the grassroots level.”
“Her appointment would give national licence to take on the national team.”
players the exposure they need to polish their Malaysia National Team captain Steffi Sarge
Suraya said the women’s football Kaur told theSun that the presence of Al-Zou’bi

Covid-19 cases drop by 13.4%, says Health DG

KUALA LUMPUR: New Covid-19 cases in the cases and 4,879,195 recoveries were recorded.
country dropped by 13.4% to 23,045 cases in Noor Hisham added that the cumulative
the 45th Epidemiological Week (epi week) from
Nov 6 to 12, compared with 26,577 cases the number of fatalities recorded for the same
previous week. period was 36,546 and the cumulative number
of clusters was 7,134 with 49 clusters still active.
Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr Noor
Hisham Abdullah said in a statement yesterday There was an overall increase of 14.4% in the
there was an 82.8% increase in fatalities from 29 admission of patients to hospitals and low-risk
cases to 53. Covid-19 treatment centres per 100,000
population.
He added that recovery cases in
epi week 45 also increased by 38.5% to 28,704 Hospital admissions for categories one
cases from 20,718 the previous week. (asymptomatic) and two (mild symptoms) rose
by 15.2%, he added.
He said between Jan 25, 2020 and Nov 12
this year, a cumulative total of 4,946,583 new Admissions for categories three, four and
five rose by 16.2%, he said. – Bernama

After a five-day shutdown, the Kelana
Jaya LRT line resumed operations
yesterday. – AMIRUL SYAFIQ/THESUN

Family owned and operated Kelana Jaya LRT line running smoothly
since 1948, In-N-Out Burger will
be in Petaling Jaya. For those JOHOR BARU: The light rail transit (LRT) after visiting the Johor Baru Ancient Temple
who have not yet experienced services for the Kelana Jaya line have been here yesterday.
In-N-Out Burger, be sure to come running smoothly since they resumed
and check us out at this special operation early yesterday morning, said Wee was commenting on the status of the
caretaker Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Kelana Jaya LRT line which resumed
Look for In-N-Out Burger promotional event. We will be Wee Ka Siong. operations yesterday following a five-day
shutdown involving 16 stations from Kelana
at serving our famous: However, the Rapid Rail technical team and Jaya to Ampang Park since Nov 9.
original equipment manufacturer Thaies
Strangers At 47 Group will continue to monitor the LRT line Wee said the LRT line resumed full
for a few more days to ensure that any operation from 6am yesterday, which was two
45, 47, 49 JALAN 17/45. improvements can be made immediately. days earlier than the seven-day suspension.
46400 PETALING JAYA,
SELANGOR, MALAYSIA Wee added that Prasarana Malaysia Berhad “The resumption of LRT service was much
will also update the development of the LRT awaited after undergoing testing for four
November 16th, 2022 service from time to time. consecutive days and meetings to ensure that
12pm to 4pm the safety aspect is visible and prioritised.
“I received a report from Prasarana group
First come - first served. chief executive officer Mohd Azharuddin Mat “I have also asked the Land Public
Limited quantities available. Sah on the latest status of the LRT line, saying Transport Agency to send its team to check
that the trains have been moving smoothly on safety as there is a need for immediate
That’s what a hamburger’s all about. and no problems were detected so far,” he said intervene to protect users,” he said.
– Bernama
2022 In-N-Out Burgers
Village folk brace for another
‘onslaught’ of floods

PONTIAN: After having to confront floods was also affected as floods would occur twice
since 1980, a senior citizen in Kampung Sri in a month.
Gambut here is prepared for the worst when it
occurs again. “Fortunately, I have pension. If I just
depend on tapping rubber, I will lose my
Pensioner Ramin Kassim, 71, said all source of income,” he said.
valuables such as electronics and furniture are
placed at a safe place in the corner of the He hoped the authorities would upgrade
house. the drainage system and take other other
initiatives to overcome the situation.
“Every year there will be floods. The earlier
floods were not so high and there was no need Also experiencing similar fate is housewife
for evacuation to a temporary relief centre. Marwiah Jamin, 66.
Now the floods rise up to the waist level and it
is not safe to stay in the house anymore. “When you get older, your knees also hurt.
It’s really painful to move and clean the house
“This year alone, the area was flooded three after the flood,” she said at the evacuation
times. I would like to move out but I have stay centre at Sekolah Kebangsaan Melayu Raya,
and take care of my family home,” he said Pekan Nenas here.
yesterday.
A total of 17 victims involving four families
Ramin said his income as a rubber tapper were evacuated following floods that hit the
area since Sunday afternoon. – Bernama

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Cops start 31 probes, arrest four over election offences

KUALA LUMPUR: Police have Sarawak launched one probe each. political party at Taman Mutiara in campaign period were issued on Ramli Mohamed Yoosuf said the two
opened 31 investigation papers on The offences include incitement, Batu Pahat and another man in Sunday, with 612 permits issued for cases occurred in Felda Lembah
various offences committed during criminal threats and damaging flags Kluang for damaging campaign Sabah, 294 for Sarawak, 258 for Perak, Klau, Raub and Kampung Meranti
the 15th general election (GE15) and signs belonging to political materials. 177 for Johor, 162 for Kedah, 138 for Nenasi, Pekan.
campaign on Sunday. parties or candidates are being Pahang, 119 for Selangor, 102 for
investigated under Sections 427, 436 He said the other two, who were Terengganu, 95 for Kelantan, 92 for “Police received reports of flags
Police GE15 operations director and 505(b) of the Penal Code arrested – one in Ipoh, Perak and one Negri Sembilan, 76 for Malacca , 47 and banners being taken down and
Datuk Seri Hazani Ghazali said of the Other offences are being in Kuching, Sarawak – are being for Penang, 27 for Kuala Lumpur and thrown into drains in Raub, while in
total, seven investigation papers were investigated under the investigated in connection with 12 for Perlis. Pekan, reports were lodged on 30
opened in Perak, followed by Kedah, Communications and Multimedia damaging posters and flags of party flags and a billboard belonging to a
which opened five, Negri Sembilan Act and Election Offences Act. candidates. In Kuantan, Pahang police Bebar State Legislative Assembly
and Johor with four each, Selangor He said four individuals have opened two probes for offences candidate being damaged.”
launched three probes, while been arrested so far, including two in Hazani said police also found four involving damaging flags and
Pahang, Kelantan and Sabah opened Johor, one on suspicion of burning a political talks held without permits, billboards belonging to political Both offences are being
two investigation papers each tent at the operations room of a three in Johor and one in Perlis. parties and candidates. investigated under Section 427 of the
Penal Code for committing mischief.
Meanwhile, Kuala Lumpur and A total of 2,211 permits to hold Pahang police chief Datuk Seri – Bernama
political talks during the GE5

Forfeiture of valuables No Malaysians
seized in 1MDB case denied affected by Istanbul
blast, says consulate
o Judgerulesitemsnot Muhammad Jamil said money amounting judgment, DPP Faten Hadni Khairuddin
obtained in connection to US$247,599,466 (RM1.13 billion) had been applied to stay the decision according to KUALA LUMPUR: There has been no report
with unlawful activities paid by Blackstone Asia Real Estate Partners Section 311 of the Criminal Procedure Code. of Malaysians affected by the explosion at
and several other parties to 31 companies Istanbul’s Istiklal Street on Sunday
KUALA LUMPUR: The government yesterday producing and selling jewellery for the “We will seek further instructions on afternoon, which killed six people and
failed in its bid to forfeit 2,435 pieces of purchase of jewellery, Bernama reported. whether to or not appeal today’s decision, injured 81 others.
jewellery, seven luxury watches and 29 which is why we request a stay until the
designer handbags worth RM80 million that “The conduct of predicate offence is not appeal is filed. The prosecution will make an In a statement, the Consulate-General of
were confiscated from a premises owned by proven, so there is no issue that the application in writing. Malaysia in Turkiye said it is currently
Obyu Holdings Sdn Bhd, which were confiscated jewellery is related to the conduct liaising closely with the local authorities,
allegedly owned by former prime minister of predicate offence.” “The effect of today’s decision is that the which have been conducting a thorough
Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak and his wife confiscated items must be returned, so if investigation into the incident.
Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor. A predicate offence is a crime that is a today’s decision is not stayed, the
component of a more serious crime. prosecution’s appeal will be in vain,” “At the time of this statement, there has
The items, alleged to be proceeds of illegal been no report of Malaysians affected by the
activities linked to the 1MDB fund scandal, In regard to money laundering, predicate However, Najib’s counsel Tan Sri incident. The Consulate-General is
were confiscated under the Anti-Money offences may give rise to funds or assets that Muhammad Shafee Abdullah said Section confident the authorities will hold those
Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and may then be laundered to obscure the illegal 311 of the Criminal Procedure Code was not responsible for the incident accountable and
Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001. source. applicable in the matter of a forfeiture suit, bring them to justice.
but is applicable in criminal proceedings.
The jewellery and handbags allegedly As for the 29 handbags, Muhammad Jamil “The Consulate-General wishes to
belonged to Rosmah, while the watches said Foo stated that they had been received as “I, therefore, request that Your Honour remind all Malaysians to be aware of their
allegedly belonged to Najib. gifts, but had no strong evidence to prove it. reject the prosecution’s request, and there is a surroundings and to avoid going to crowded
As such, the prosecution failed to prove that fundamental defence, my learned friend did places in Istanbul for the time being.” .
In his decision, High Court Judge the confiscated properties were the proceeds indicate that they are putting out the papers
Muhammad Jamil said investigating officer of illegal activities. for the attorney-general to consider whether The consulate also expressed its deepest
Supt Foo Wei Min failed to prove that the to appeal or not. condolences and sympathies to the victims
confiscated watches were the proceeds of “On the balance of probabilities, the and their families, and wished those injured
breach of trust or stolen property. applicant failed to prove that the confiscated “So, in the light of the uncertainty, there a speedy recovery.
properties were evidence related to the cannot be an order for a stay of execution.”
conduct of illegal activities. The plaintiff’s The Consulate-General of Malaysia can
application to forfeit the 2,435 pieces of Muhammad Jamil then rejected the be contacted for any emergencies via
jewellery, seven watches and 29 handbags is prosecution’s application to stay the decision telephone at +90 21298 91001/+90 53628
dismissed.” because he ruled that the confiscated 96788/+90 55171 12174/ +90 55 389 879 767
properties were not obtained in connection or by e-mail at [email protected].
After Muhammad Jamil delivered his with unlawful activities.
Turkish vice-president Fuat Oktay, who
CONCEALED visited the blast site, said the explosion is
NARCOTICS ... considered a terrorist act and a female
Customs attacker had detonated the bomb.
Department
(Enforcement and Earlier, Turkish President Recep Tayyip
Compliance) Deputy Erdogan, just before leaving for Indonesia to
Director-General attend the 17th G20 summit, said the bomb
Sazali Mohamad attack “smells like terrorism.”
(second from left) at
a press conference He said the country will not bow down to
in Nilai, Negri terrorists and the perpetrators of this attack
Sembilan yesterday will be identified. – Bernama
with drugs that
were seized in three One dead, six hurt
cases between in car crash
Nov 6 and 10.
– BERNAMAPIC KUALA LUMPUR: A woman died while six
others sustained injuries after the car they
Authorities foil attempt to smuggle 40kg of bird nests were travelling in hit a trailer near the Sungai
Buloh overhead bridge restaurants on the
SEPANG: The Malaysian Quarantine and nests by a Vietnamese woman was foiled with veterinary health certificate,” Mohd Sobri said, North-South Highway (Kuala Lumpur
Inspection Services Department (Maqis) the help of the Customs Department. adding that the act of exporting animal bound), yesterday.
seized 40kg of bird nests worth RM240,000 for products without a valid permit from Maqis is
export to Vietnam, at the KL International He said the birds’ nests, which were placed an offence under Section 11(2) of the Selangor Fire and Rescue Department
Airport 2 (klia2) on Saturday. in two packages, were believed to have been in Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services director Norazam Khamis said eight
transit to Vietnam for business purposes. Act 2011, which is punishable under Section 11 firefighters from the Sungai Buloh Fire and
Selangor Maqis director Mohd Sobri Md (3) of the same Act. – Bernama Rescue station rushed to the scene when the
Hashim said an attempt to smuggle the birds’ “The birds’ nests were seized because they department was alerted of the incident at
do not have an export permit and a valid 6.10am.

He added that the accident occurred
when the car in which the woman was
travelling with six other family members, hit
the back of the trailer, which was on the same
route.

“Due to the impact of the crash, the 38-
year-old woman was pinned in the front
passenger seat and was confirmed dead at
the scene by medical personnel.

“The victim’s 50-year-old husband and
11-year-old daughter were reported to be
seriously injured while four other children,
including a pair of twins, aged between eight
years and eight months, suffered minor
injuries.”

The injured victims were taken to the
Sungai Buloh Hospital for treatment, he
added. – Bernama

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Thailand to seize Dancers performing during
‘Joe Ferrari’ cop’s the B20 Summit, ahead of the
US$37m assets G20 leaders summit, in Nusa
Dua, Bali yesterday.
BANGKOK: A former senior police – REUTERSPIC
officer jailed for torturing a suspect to
death will have undeclared assets worth Xi and Biden vow in 2019.
US$37 million (RM170 million) seized to avoid conflict Beijing wants Washington to “work together
after being found to be “unusually
wealthy”, Thai authorities said yesterday. with China”, Foreign Ministry spokesman Mao
Ning said yesterday.
Thitisan Utthanaphon – nicknamed
“Joe Ferrari” for his taste in flashy cars – She called for the United States to
was jailed for life in June following a case “appropriately keep differences in check,
that shone a rare light on police brutality promote mutually beneficial cooperation and
and corruption in the kingdom. avoid misunderstandings and misjudgements
in order to push US-China relations back on
“His income which came from serving track for healthy and stable development”.
as a government official does not match
with the assets he has,” said Office of the Xi arrives buoyed by securing a landmark
National Anti-Corruption Commission third term in office, cementing him as the most
spokesman Niwatchai Gasemmongkol. powerful Chinese leader for generations.

“The committee had agreed that Meanwhile, Biden has been bolstered by his
Thitisan was unusually wealthy and that Democratic Party’s better-than-expected
his assets should be seized by the state.” showing in midterm elections.

Investigators said he owned a He will not be the only leader meeting Xi,
mansion in Bangkok and a fleet of 42 with Australian Prime Minister Anthony
top-end cars – including a Lamborghini – Albanese slated to hold talks today that will be
all on a police superintendent’s salary of the first formal sitdown between leaders of the
US$1,300 a month. two countries since 2017.

The death of 24-year-old Jirapong “There are no preconditions on this
Thanapat was initially hushed up and discussion. I am looking forward to having
recorded as an amphetamine overdose constructive dialogue,” Albanese told reporters.
until a lawyer revealed the cause of death
in a Facebook post. The G20 summit opens today and comes
with food and fuel prices spiking worldwide,
Leaked viral footage showed Thitisan Ukraine mired in conflict and the renewed
and six other officers wrapping seven threat of nuclear war casting a menacing pall.
plastic bags around his head while
questioning him and trying to extort Russian President Vladimir Putin is staying
US$60,000, leading to his death. away and has instead sent Foreign Minister
Sergei Lavrov. – AFP
The former district chief in Nakhon
Sawan province surrendered himself to
police, who raided his Bangkok mansion.

In a press conference after his
surrender, Thitisan said Jirapong’s death
was an accident. – AFP

BRIEFS ‘KILLINGS IN ANTI-DRUG o China, US presidents open high-stakes summit in Bali

OPS WILL BE MINIMISED’ JAKARTA: Presidents Joe Biden and Xi Jinping China to “manage our differences, prevent
MANILA: The Philippines’ national opened their high-stakes summit in Bali with a competition from becoming conflict”.
police chief said yesterday that handshake yesterday, and with both men
killings in anti-drugs operations stressing the need to manage differences and Rivalry between the world’s top two
would be minimised, with the new avoid conflict. economies has intensified sharply as Beijing
government focused on has become more powerful and more assertive
rehabilitation and education, in “The world has come to a crossroads,” Xi said about replacing the US-led order that has
contrast to the previous vowing a “candid” discussion of issues that have prevailed since World War II.
administration’s crackdown. “As riven relations between the world’s two leading
much as possible, we wanted a powers. Biden has said the meeting should establish
bloodless campaign,” Rodolfo Azurin each country’s “red lines”, and the overarching
told foreign correspondents in a “The world expects that China and the US goal will be setting “guardrails” and “clear rules
virtual forum. While there are will properly handle the relationship.” of the road”, a senior White House official told
instances where law enforcers would reporters hours before the summit.
have to defend themselves to ensure For his part, Biden greeted Xi with a smile
their safety, Azurin said: “We avoid that belied the growing competition with the Xi and Biden have spoken by video
killing of suspects.” – Reuters nation that has defined the last century and a conference five times since the US leader took
rival that seeks to define the next one. office but the Chinese president’s last
in-person US summit was with Donald Trump
Biden said he wanted the United States and

STRONG QUAKE STRIKES HK protest song replaces Chinese anthem at rugby match
OFF CENTRAL JAPAN
HONG KONG: The government here reacted The Hong Kong government “strongly Pro-Beijing Hong Kong lawmaker Junius Ho
TOKYO: A 6.1-magnitude earthquake with fury yesterday after a popular democracy deplores and opposes the playing of a song attacked the players for that choice.
was detected off central Japan protest song was played instead of the Chinese closely associated with violent protests and the
yesterday, shaking the capital and national anthem for the city’s team at a rugby ‘independence’ movement” in place of China’s “They just let the country be humiliated.
other cities, but no tsunami warning sevens tournament in South Korea. national anthem”, it said in a statement. “They have completely failed and lost our
was issued. The quake struck at trust. Now the only solution is to dissolve the
5.09pm (4.09pm in Malaysia) off The city’s sports teams play the Chinese “The National Anthem is a symbol of our Hong Kong rugby team.”
central Mie prefecture with a depth national anthem, but before Hong Kong took country. The organiser of the tournament has a Ronny Tong, who serves in Hong Kong
of 350km, the Japan Meteorological on South Korea in the final of the Asia Rugby duty to ensure that the national anthem Cabinet, said the incident “cannot be a careless
Agency said. There were no reports of Sevens Series in Incheon on Sunday, Glory to receives the respect it warranted.” mistake” and has likely breached the city’s
damage or injuries and no Hong Kong was broadcast instead. national security law.
abnormalities were detected at The mix-up has now engulfed Hong Kong’s Hong Kong Rugby Union’s preliminary
Fukushima nuclear plants, according The song was written by an anonymous rugby team in a political row. investigation found that the correct anthem
to public broadcaster NHK. The composer during the huge and sometimes was given to the organisers by the team’s coach,
Fukushima and Ibaraki prefectures violent protests in 2019 and became an anthem Video of the incident showed the players the city government said. – AFP
experienced strong shaking despite for the city’s now-crushed democracy movement. kept straight faces and did not react to the
being hundreds of kilometres from wrong song being played.
the epicentre. – AFP

Iran issues first death sentence over protests

TEHRAN: Iran on Sunday issued its first death country that Amnesty International said others to prison terms of between five and 10 least 20 people are now facing charges
sentence over the protests that have shaken the executes more people annually than any nation years for “gathering and conspiring to commit punishable with death.
country’s clerical leadership, the judiciary said, other than China. crimes against national security and disturbing
with a rights group warning other convicts public order”, Mizan said. “We are very concerned that the death
risked being “hastily” executed. The unidentified accused was sentenced in a sentences may be carried out hastily.
Tehran court to death for the crimes of “setting Earlier this month, 272 of Iran’s 290
The almost two months of protests sparked fire to a government building, disturbing public lawmakers demanded that the judiciary apply “The international community must send a
by the death of Mahsa Amini, who had been order, assembly and conspiracy to commit a the death penalty, in “an eye for an eye” strong warning to the Iranian authorities that
arrested by the morality police, have prompted crime against national security” as well as for retributive justice against those who “have implementation of the death sentence for
authorities to unleash a crackdown that has being “an enemy of God and corruption on harmed people’s lives and property with bladed protesters is not acceptable and will have heavy
seen thousands detained. earth”, the judiciary website Mizan Online weapons and firearms”. consequences.”
reported.
Some have been charged with offences that Mahmood Amiry-Moghaddam, director of More than 2,000 people had already been
could see them face the death penalty in a Another court in Tehran sentenced five Norway-based NGO Iran Human Rights, said at charged since the demonstrations began,
according to judiciary figures. – AFP

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NEWS WITHOUT BORDERS

UN climate talks enter home stretch with parties split over money

CAIRO: COP27 entered its final week from both sides, not only to enhance climate disasters, such as the flooding and Mexico, only a handful of smaller side to move,” said WWF France head
yesterday with countries that grew its carbon cutting goals but to step up that left a third of Pakistan under economies heeded the call, leaving Pierre Canet.
rich burning fossil fuels and as a donor nation, negotiators said. water this summer, claiming at least the world on track to hot up by about
developing nations reeling from 1,700 lives and inflicting US$30 to 2.5°C – enough, scientists said, to As ministers arrive to cut through
climate impacts at loggerheads over At last year’s UN climate summit US$40 billion in damage. trigger dangerous tipping points in political knots above the pay grade of
how to speed and fund reductions in in Glasgow, nearly 200 countries Earth’s climate system. negotiators, focus will turn to a crucial
carbon pollution. vowed to “keep alive” the Paris The Glasgow Pact urged nations to “decisions” document that will reveal
Agreement aspirational goal of ramp up their emissions reduction At the COP27 midpoint, little has the consensus reached – or not.
Somewhere in the middle, China – capping global warming at 1.5°C commitments ahead of this year’s changed.
accounting for 30% of global above pre-industrial levels. critical summit in the Red Sea resort “All the big political crunch issues
greenhouse gas emissions, by far the of Sharm el-Sheikh. “Parties are basically staring each are unresolved,” said Alden Meyer,
largest share – is feeling pressure Nearly 1.2°C of warming so far has other down, thinking they have done a senior analyst at climate think tank
seen a cascade of increasingly severe But with the exception of Australia their part and waiting for the other E3G. – AFP

Turkiye blames Istanbul Evidence of
blast on Kurdish group Russian atrocities
found in Kherson
o Six killed in bombing, There has been no claim of responsibility. in southeastern Turkiye since the 1980s.
46 suspects detained Istanbul police said yesterday that 46 PKK-affiliated Kurdish militants control KYIV: President Volodymyr Zelensky said on
people had been detained in total. Sunday that Ukrainian forces that retook the
ANKARA: Turkiye yesterday accused the The government accused the PKK of most of northeastern Syria. city of Kherson found evidence of new war
outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) of carrying out the explosion shortly before the “We believe that the order for the attack was crimes by Russian occupiers.
carrying out a deadly bomb attack in Istanbul, president landed in the Indonesian resort
saying a Syrian woman was in custody, island of Bali for the G20 summit. given from Kobane,” Suleyman said, referring “The Russian army left behind the same
suspected of planting the device. Police footage shared with Turkish media to a city in Syria near the Turkish border. atrocities as in other regions of our country.
showed a young woman in a purple sweatshirt
The bombing killed six people and being apprehended in an Istanbul flat. Justice Minister Bekir Bozdag told Turkish “Investigators have already documented
wounded 81 others in the popular shopping “The person who planted the bomb has news channel A Haber that a woman was more than 400 war crimes,” he said in a
street of Istiklal Avenue on Sunday shortly after been arrested,” Interior Minister Suleyman “sitting on one of the benches for more than 40 nightly address, without clearly specifying
4pm (9pm in Malaysia). Soylu said in a statement broadcast by the minutes, and then she got up”, leaving a bag. the area in which they were found.
official Anadolu news agency early yesterday.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan Turkish police said the chief suspect is a “One or two minutes later, an explosion “The bodies of the killed are being found,
called the bombing a “vile attack” that had the Syrian woman working for Kurdish militants. occurred.” both civilians and military.
“smell of terror”. “According to our findings, the PKK terrorist
organisation is responsible,” Suleyman said. Images posted on social media showed the “We will find and bring to justice every
A nine-year old girl and her father, as well as The PKK, blacklisted as a terrorist group by explosion triggered panic, with people running murderer.”
a 15-year-old girl and her mother, were among Ankara as well as its Western allies, has kept in all directions.
those killed in the attack. up a deadly insurgency for Kurdish self-rule Ukrainians in the liberated city have
“I was about 50m away. Suddenly there was expressed a deep sense of relief over the end
the noise of an explosion. I saw three or four of months of occupation after Russian forces
people on the ground,” said witness Cemal pulled out on Friday.
Denizci, 57.
But they said the Russians had left a trail
“People were running in panic. The noise of destruction, laying mines and going on a
was huge. There was black smoke.” – AFP looting spree – even stealing animals from a
zoo – before their withdrawal.

“God will punish them. All of them. For
everything they did,” said Svitlana Vilna, 47.

Russian troops continued to fortify
defences on the left bank of the Dnipro River
where they had withdrawn from, the
Ukrainian army’s Operational Command
South said yesterday.

“It continues to inflict fire damage on our
troops and the de-occupied settlements
along the right bank of the Dnipro with
heavy artillery and mortars.”

Kherson’s full recapture opens a
gateway for Ukraine to the entire Kherson
region, with access to both the Black Sea in
the west and the Sea of Azov in the east.
– AFP

BRIEFS U.S. HOUSE CONTROL
HINGES ON TIGHT RACES
A mourner laying flowers as residents grieve for the bombing victims in Istanbul yesterday. – AFPPIC
WASHINGTON: Control of the US House
Brazil ex-lawmaker gets 50 years for husband’s murder of Representatives hinged yesterday on
several tight races that could secure a
BRASILIA: Former Brazilian congressman part in the crime and attempting to disguise it criminal association, according to the Public majority for Republicans following
Flordelis dos Santos was sentenced on Sunday as an armed robbery”. Prosecutor’s Office complaint. midterm elections that saw President Joe
to 50 years in prison for the murder of her Biden’s Democrats beat expectations and
husband in 2019. Prosecutors said the suspected motive was Dos Santos was elected to Congress for the retain the Senate. Republicans were
to gain power over the couple’s finances, which conservative Social Democratic Party in 2018. closer to taking the House, having won
Famous for adopting dozens of street Do Carmo, then 42, managed with “rigorous 211 seats compared to Democrats’ 206,
children from Rio de Janeiro’s slums, Dos control”. Five of the couple’s other children and a with 218 needed for a majority. But the
Santos, 61, and her husband, pastor Anderson granddaughter were also accused in the trial. final outcome might not be known for
do Carmo, were a power couple in Brazil’s Dos Santos had been protected by days as officials continue counting ballots
burgeoning Evangelical Christian movement parliamentary immunity but she lost it after Simone dos Santos Rodrigues, biological nearly a week after Americans went to
until he died in a hail of bullets at their home in being ousted by a near-unanimous vote of her daughter of Dos Santos, was sentenced on the polls. There are still 18 outstanding
a Rio suburb in June 2019. colleagues in August last year. Sunday to 31 years in prison, while four adopted House races, including 13 considered
children and a granddaughter were acquitted. closely competitive, according to a
Prosecutors charged Dos Santos in August The former congressman was also found Reuters compilation of the leading
2020 with “orchestrating the homicide, guilty of trying to murder her husband with One of Dos Santos’s biological sons, nonpartisan forecasters. – Reuters
enlisting several of her grown children to take poison on at least six previous occasions, as accused of being the gunman, as well as
well as forgery of documents and armed another family member who bought the UK, FRANCE SIGN DEAL TO
weapon, were sentenced a year ago. – AFP THWART ILLEGAL MIGRATION

PARIS: Britain and France yesterday signed
an agreement worth €72.2 million (RM342
million) over the coming year to ramp up
efforts to stop illegal migrants from
making perilous journeys across the
Channel. So far this year, more than 40,000
people have crossed the Channel in small
boats, up from 28,526 last year. “It is in the
interests of both the UK and French
governments to work together to solve
this complex problem,” British Interior
Minister Suella Braverman said after
meeting with her French counterpart
Gerald Darmanin in Paris. The British
government said the multi-year deal
would see a 40% increase in the number
of UK-funded officers patrolling French
beaches in the coming months. – Reuters

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SPEAK UP

COMMENT by Rashid Yusof LETTERS

Rooting for an [email protected]
impressive voter turnout
AT age 18, we were not Benefits of going
political, and this is an “The simple persuasive arguments to push for hardworking individuals. Their vote cashless
understatement. It was truth is from a massive voter participation. for their chosen candidate serves as
1980. now on, the Quick analysis a powerful motivation to the DIGITAL payment has become the current trend
I was brought into the Umno tone and favoured party. Their candidate and when paying bills or purchasing goods. It has
Derga football team in Alor Star. depth of the Malaysians in my age-group are party may not win the seat but an gradually replaced the traditional payment
Mohamad Yusof Ismail, was elected poltical not going to participate in too many increased vote-count would serve as method that involves the flow of physical cash.
president of Persatuan Islam Kolej conversations electoral process from now on. This a push to do more. Thus, a cashless economic environment has
Sultan Abdul Hamid, and I, shall be is a precious opportunity to offer our Will there be a big turnout? begun to form within our society.
secretary, by a show of hands. increasingly little plea to politicians. A young parent in Gombak offered a
decided by the viable argument to suggest a According to Asia-Pacific Mobile Payment
Perisko as it was known, had young. As a Casting your vote is about “favourable” turnout. He told me a Methods Analysis Report, the Asia-Pacific region
more than 1,000 members. So at age largely transmitting an idea. That is a vast percentage of Malaysians are on has shown an upward trend in digital payment.
18 and 19, I was focusing on independent powerful motivation. It is a given social media and they will not want The report also revealed that there has been a
organising the Umno Derga’s attacks segment, they that there are other reasons to vote, to miss this moment of fame, of constant revenue increment in the nations of the
in Kedah Football Association’s have the ranging from protesting against sharing their photos on polling day. Asia-Pacific region, and the growth rate recorded
Division Three football matches, numbers, the something or someone, or, has been high.
and, yes we took the Perisko role energy and showering your chosen political We must believe that things shall
fairly seriously. the future. persuasions or leader with improve and that we are in a As for Malaysia, the report stated that the
undiminished love. transition. This is a phase where country’s expected Compound Annual Growth
One Friday a year later, we “parental guidance” shall help boost Rate on the total amount of digital payment
greeted a new prime minister, Tun Those Malaysians duelling in turnout. Fathers who are deep into transactions between 2020 and 2025 will reach
Dr Mahathir Mohamad, at Masjid their little WhatsApp groups are not political conversations in their double-digit, which is a positive sign.
Zahir. I have recounted the moment known to amend their political WhatsApp groups, are likely to offer
countless times. This Saturday when thoughts. There is also, frightfully, strong views on the voting The number of people who adopted digital
I journey home to vote at, yes, Kolej those racialist sentiments. Sad, this. preference of their children. payment during the Covid-19 pandemic
Sultan Abdul Hamid, the nation is increased, and it has become a social norm in the
banking on an impressive turnout We are not at all in a combustible One father told his children they current post-pandemic period.
among the youngest segments of racial equation. The Malay- were expected to listen to his
voters. This general election shall bumiputra composition is inching political arguments for this general But, this has not been the case for Perlis. The
feature, for the first time, voters aged towards 70%, a situation that should election only; they are free to decide adoption of digital payment is still not widespread
18 to 20. inspire lots of compassion and in subsequent elections. I asked one in the state. For example, I still have to use cash in
understanding. father the size of his vote-bank. most food centres or small shops. This scenario is
Tan Sri Ab Rashid Ab Rahman, “Fourteen.” And, I am sort of unfavourable to a student like me who has limited
who headed the Electoral Reforms The simple truth is from now on, accustomed to his thought process cash in the wallet. If I run out of cash, I would have
Committee (ERC) told me in an the tone and depth of the political and, hence, the beneficiary of the to travel to a bank to withdraw money, and this is
interview at the tail-end of the ERC’s conversations shall be increasingly 14 votes. time consuming, especially when there is an
two-year work in 2020, that countries decided by the young. As a largely efficient method such as digital payment.
that had gone with the automatic independent segment, they have the Another family leader is making
voter registration, experienced a numbers, the energy and the future. sure that his “subjects” return to the Therefore, the adoption of digital payment
lower voter turnout at the point of its party of his choice, having made an among the people in Perlis will not only benefit
introduction. We must applaud, therefore, the exception in May 2018. I think I the society, but also be a convenient mode of
dual introduction of the Automatic know the party that shall benefit payment.
Ab Rashid was looking at a 50% Voter Registration and Undi18 of from this stance. Still, some fathers
participation at the 15th general lowering voting age from 21 to 18. are telling me their children will Based on an article from the United Nations
election. Now that the Johor state Unlike us older Malaysians, the listen to their friends instead. Development Programme website, there can be
elections, held earlier this year, saw a young shall benefit from an early Fast learners positive influence on the Gross Domestic Product
58% turnout, I asked Ab Rashid this start to the affairs of the nation. It is a given that young Malaysians (GDP) growth of a country if digital payment is
week if he was reviewing this are learning at a rate unimaginable adopted and successfully implemented. The
outlook. They may decide to form their 40 years ago. This early start in business markets will be well developed because
own political parties. Already, one the electoral process shall prove it will enable businesses to save costs and have
Ab Rashid said his big worry is the has popped up. They may choose to to be a booster. Ideas and ideals access to investment credits.
5.5 million outstation voters and that change their allegiance at some shall increasingly fill up the
the system had not devised newer point. It is their call . They will surely political space. Furthermore, the GDP of Perlis is the fifth least
modes for them to vote. get into policies. They are going to among all the states in Malaysia, despite recording
ask the big questions. Perhaps in our The writer is former Group Editor a 1.5% increment in 2021. Hence, the situation
“I still maintain that the estimated lifetime, we should try to add a bit of New Straits Times. needs to be improved so the goal established by
turnout of voters would not go more content and deliver the Perlis Chief Minister Datuk Seri Azlan Man in the
beyond 55%.” nudges. Comments: [email protected] “Perlis Strategic Development Plan 2012-2030”
can be achieved.
A mighty challenge indeed for The best starting point is to
influencers, activists, politicians and, convince the youngest segments to He expects the GDP per capita of Perlis to rise
yes for journalists to offer the most vote. That they should be electing by three times by 2030 so that it can become a
the best brains and the most poverty-free state, and its citizens can have high
income to sustain the cost of living.

All in all, efforts by businesses and the Perlis
government are needed to turn the state into a
cashless society so its citizens can enjoy the
benefits that can be gained from it.

Yeoh Tee Eng
Faculty of Business and Communication

Universiti Malaysia Perlis

T U E S DAY
15 NOVEMBER 2022

Singer Bebe Rexha performing. – AFP
Hosts Waititi and Ora in their fashionable best. – REUTERS
AYLOR SWIFT was the
queen of the night earning
four awards at the MTV

T Music from the heartEMAs2022heldatthePSD
Bank Dome in Düsseldorf,
Germany. Hosted by Rita Ora and
Taika Waititi, the live global music
celebration featured electrifying o Taylor Swift triumphs on a night where artistes stepped up
performances from chart-topping
artistes and honoured fan favourites to highlight both music and important social issues Capaldi made his MTV EMAs debut. –
across 20 categories. REUTERS
The show also featured a moving
performance by Ukrainian Band Ukraine’s renowned model and activist
Kalush Orchestra with a powerful Kalush
Orchestra Leomie Anderson, British singer-
display of support for Ukraine. songwriter and TikTok Star Sam
Taylor Swift took top awards drew the Ryder, German-raised model and
including Best Artiste, Best Video, loudest influencer Leonie Hanne, and
Best Pop and Best Longform Video cheers. – Canadian singer-songwriter Lauren
for All Too Well (10 Minute Version) REUTERS Spencer Smith, Maxim Baldry, Luis
(Taylor’s Version). Nicki Minaj was Gerardo Méndez and Miguel Ángel
awarded Best Song for Super Freaky Silvestre. Rising West Philadelphia
Girl, and Best Hip Hop, while rapper Armani White performed his
Harry Styles won Best Live. hit song BILLIE EILISH. during the
The Best Collaboration EMA red carpet show.
award went to David Guetta This year’s MTV EMA Generation
and Bebe Rexha for I’m Good Change Award honourees are three
(Blue) while Guetta also resilient Ukrainian women – Lina
nabbed Best Electronic, and Deshvar, Anna Kutova and Anfisa
new EMA category Best Yakovina – who are fighting for the
Metaverse Performance went to care and rights of those impacted by
BLACKPINK The Virtual PUBG the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine.
Mobile. Their work includes providing
Deriving inspiration from shelter for refugees, evacuating and
electronic music pioneers and caring for families raising children,
Düsseldorf natives, adolescents and young people with
Kraftwerk, the show disabilities, providing art and group
featured a digital vibe therapy for women and families
with lighting, who have been separated from their
graphic elements families and more.
and a giant head The recipients were honoured
structure. EMA during the MTV EMA Red Carpet
hosts Rita Ora and performed Cracker Island from the SPINALL, Äyanna and Nasty C show which was broadcast live on
Taikia Waititi iconic Tonhalle music concert hall closed the night performing Power MTV globally and streamed on
brought the fashion in Dusseldorf. flanked by roller skaters with MTVEMA.com.
and the fun with Stormzy performed his ballad tracking devices that made the lights Additionally, MTV celebrated all
unforgettable Fire Babe for the first time on TV, on the stage form funky patterns. the local EMA winners from
looks and show creating an intimate show The show also featured special different regions around the globe
moments. moment with kinetic lighting appearances by actor, singer and from Spain to Latin America, to
Ora later won and special guest vocalist, global superstar David Hasselhoff, Germany and Africa, with
Best Look Debbie. GRAMMY-nominated singer- TOMORROW X TOGETHER
‘Personal Style’, OneRepublic performed the songwriter Julian Lennon, world- winning Best Asia Act.
while Video for theme I Ain’t Worried, from the
Good went to Sam blockbuster film Top Gun: Maverick,
Smith feat. Kim Petras which featured giant fighter jet
for Unholy. afterburners and a special video
Muse (Best Rock intro from global superstar Tom
winners) lit up the stage Cruise.
performing Will of the People GAYLE made her award show
flanked by people wearing debut performing her chart-topping
mirrored masks, parkour hit abcdefu in a teenage bedroom
dancers and an explosive scene featuring confetti explosions.
finale with flames and flares. Making his EMA debut, Lewis
Ava Max performed Capaldi performed a stripped back
Million Dollar Baby from a version of Forget Me, with on screen
giant diamond with sparkling graphics that made him appear to
lighting flooding the arena. be floating on water.
World Stage headliners Tate McRae performed a medley
Gorillaz (Best Alternative of she’s all I wanna be and uh oh on
winners) feat. Thundercat a stage with dancers in four boxes.
Ukrainian band Kalush
Orchestra performed a lively and
Swift with her four poignant rendition of Stefania with DJ Spinall closed the night’s show. – REUTERS
awards from this years the arena turning blue and yellow in
a display of support for Ukraine.
MTV EMAs. – MTV

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Dua Lipa says she hopes Qatar will fulfill its human Rememhbiserrionogts Marvel’s Shang-Chi and the Ten Rings
rights pledges. – REUTERS o Shang-Chi and Marvel star hatched a secret plan to match the
star Simu Liu recalls his sum out of his own bank account.
Dua Lipa denies ‘dirt poor’ and difficult
rumours of World Cup childhood “The pandemic has adversely affected
performance many communities of colour and
BEST known as Marvel families. I saw and felt that within circles
THE 2022 FIFA World Cup kicks off in Qatar next superhero Shang-Chi, of people that my parents knew, my
week, and there have been rumours going around actor Simu Liu recently extended family knew, and witnessed
regarding the opening ceremony performers. showed off his real-life just how difficult things have been over
‘superpowers’ by donating the last couple of years,” Liu told the
Dua Lipa confirmed in a statement posted on US$100,000 (RM459,350) to crowd.
Instagram on Sunday that she will not be the hunger-fighting
performing at the FIFA World Cup opening nonprofit Feeding “I’m just looking at this number,
ceremony this month, despite claims to the America. US$100,000. It’s a really big number, but
contrary. The Chinese- what’s bigger than US$100,000? Let’s say
Canadian star made for the sake of argument, US$200,000…”
“There is currently a lot of speculation that I will the surprise Liu wondered aloud, before the second
be performing at the opening ceremony of the donation last week cheque was revealed.
World Cup in Qatar. I will not be performing, nor during the first-ever
have I ever been involved in any negotiation to BoxLunch Holiday The combined amount is reportedly
perform,” she wrote. Gala benefitting enough to cover the cost of two million
Feeding America, meals for people in need.
“I will be cheering England on from afar and I held at City Market
look forward to visiting Qatar when it has fulfilled Social House in Los In an interview later, Liu explained
all the human rights pledges it made when it won Angeles. that he grew up as “the definition of
the right to host the World Cup.” When the poor”, living off his parents’ scholarship
executives at money when the family emigrated from
No information has been released on the BoxLunch told the China.
opening ceremony performers. Only BTS member actor that they
Jungkook has confirmed his attendance at the planned to donate “We were discount-aisle shoppers at
opening ceremonies for now. funds to Feeding the supermarket, getting all the stuff that
America, the was about to go bad. We didn’t really
Although charges of corruption and have any savings to our name, no
mistreatment against migrant workers who were support system to back us up,” Liu
hired to build new stadiums for the tournament recalled.
have sparked criticism of the country in the months
leading up to the event, FIFA granted Qatar the Before his big breaks in the TV series
2022 World Cup in 2010, and the choice has been Kim’s Convenience and Shang-Chi, Liu
contentious ever since. was in credit card debt, wondering if he
would ever break free of minimum
The opening match of the FIFA World Cup is payments and interest. Now, things are
scheduled to take place on Nov 20 in Doha, Qatar, looking brighter than ever for the
between the host country and Ecuador. – by underdog actor.
Thashine Selvakumaran
Though there is no confirmation on
his inevitable return to the Marvel
Cinematic Universe, Liu’s external film
projects are going smoothly, having
recently wrapped up filming Barbie,
starring in Netflix’s Atlas, and inking a
deal to executive produce and star in
Amazon’s Seven Wonders. – by Mark
Mathen Victor

A photo of Duff and Carter as teenagers. – AP Lautner and Dome during their engagement last year. – INSTAGRAM

Memoir delayed after Introducing Mr and Mrs Taylor Lautner
Hilary Duff criticism AFTER several days’ of rumours, Twilight wanted to take a step back and enjoy life who played Edward’s rival, Jacob Black.
star Taylor Lautner confirmed that he has and spend some time with my family and “I think it’s time to come clean,” Dome
AN unfinished memoir reportedly written about tied the knot with fiancee Taylor Dome. friends.
Aaron Carter has been postponed due to criticism captioned the post, with Lautner
from the late singer’s ex-girlfriend, Hilary Duff. The couple reportedly exchanged vows “My sister Makena actually introduced commenting: “Bout time I won
on Nov 11 at Epoch Estate Wines, outside us. She called me and said, ‘Dude, I found something.”
Carter, 34 , a singer and rapper known for hits of Paso Robles, California, the first your future wife. You need to meet this girl.’
such as I Want Candy and Aaron’s Party, was found anniversary of their engagement. They met And the rest is history.” While fans have flooded their social
dead a week ago at his home. while Lautner, 30, was on a hiatus from media accounts to congratulate them on
acting several years ago. In a hilarious video posted on her their nuptials, there was some amusement
The memoir titled Aaron Carter: An Incomplete Instagram in June 2022, Dome admitted once it was realised that Dome would be
Story of an Incomplete Life was written by author He admitted that Dome, 25, knew who that she was once Team Edward over Team taking Lautner’s name as his wife, which
Andy Symonds, and based on three years of he was long before their introduction. Jacob during Twilight’s heyday. would mean that she would also be known
interviews with Carter. Lautner told The Kelly Clarkson Show this as “Taylor Lautner”.
year that Dome was a fan of the Twilight Participating in the “Show your
In a statement to E! News, Duff, who dated films, which launched him to stardom in childhood crush and then the person you It’s an unusual situation, for sure, but
Carter when the two were teenagers, said: “It’s 2008. ended up with” trend, she started the video it’s also pretty sweet. We wish the happy
really sad that within a week of Aaron’s death with images of Robert Pattinson as Edward couple all the best for their future. – by
there’s a publisher that seems to be recklessly In January, he told People magazine: “I Cullen, before cutting to photos of Lautner, Anansa Jacob
pushing a book out to capitalise on this tragedy
without taking appropriate time or care to fact
check the validity of his work.

“To water down Aaron’s life story to what seems
to be unverified click-bait for profit is disgusting. In
no way do I condone shedding any light on what is
so obviously an uninformed, heartless money grab.”

The publishers of the book have confirmed that
Symonds “no longer intends to publish the book,“
and is “working towards” reversing any distribution
channel actions. – by Shobana Manokaran

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KL MARKET SUMMARY Boston Scientific expands in
November 14, 2022

INDICES 10,395.10 CHANGE -21.70 Penang with distribution hub
FBMEMAS
FBMKLCI 1,464.00 -4.21
CONSUMER PRODUCTS 568.81 +0.36
INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS 179.14 -0.26
CONSTRUCTION 149.14 -0.37
FINANCIAL SERVICES 16,288.90 -64.30
ENERGY 731.75 +7.43
TELECOMMUNICATIONS 579.04 -2.25 o US medical device
HEALTH CARE 1,762.12 +31.67 maker’s first such centre
TRANSPORTATION 820.23 -10.00 inAsia iskeytoitsglobal
PROPERTY 627.57 +2.36 supply chain network
PLANTATION 6,902.36 -0.37
FBMSHA 10,520.30 -9.20
FBMACE 5,010.03 -83.20
TECHNOLOGY 60.47 -0.15

TURNOVER VALUE BATU KAWAN: United States’ medical
2.796 BIL RM1.565 BIL device manufacturer Boston Scientific Corp
is expanding its operations in Batu Kawan,
5 MOST ACTIVES Penang, by establishing its first global
November 14, 2022 distribution centre in Asia.

STOCK VOL CLSG (sen) +/– (sen) Boston Scientific said apart from the From left: O’Connor, Chow and Arham at the opening ceremony in Batu Kawan yesterday.
ASB 277,786,900 14.0 +0.5 11,000 sq ft distribution centre, the expansion
TOPGLOV 150,940,400 102.0 +6.0 is expected to generate about 300 jobs.
HSI-HKS 76,456,000 27.5 -4.0
TECHNAX 75,996,600 3.0 +0.5 Boston Scientific global supply chain
ICON 75,657,700 14.5 +1.0 senior vice-president Paudie O’Connor said
the company’s operations in Penang will serve
5 TOP GAINERS as a distribution warehouse as well as an to is global supply chain network. “Penang enables companies to deepen
November 14, 2022 operational hub including planning, logistics, He said the team at the new distribution roots and widen portfolios locally and
customer care and equipment repair. across Asia. The state, via InvestPenang and
STOCK VOL CLSG (RM) +/– RM centre will build and deliver seven million other agencies, strives to uphold our
BLDPLNT 18,700 9.61 +0.58 “Our first facility in Penang was built in units of medical devices this year, spanning competitive edge, which is buoyed by 50
IMASPRO 15,800 5.60 +0.50 2017, and since then, we have had a great products from four of Boston Scientific’s years of excellence, towards greater
SIGN 2,179,800 2.98 +0.36 experience as the government is very divisions. potential going forward,” he added.
PETDAG 85,500 21.94 +0.30 accommodating, (there is a) capable talent
CHINHIN 3,295,100 3.37 +0.22 pool and location-wise, it is the perfect “In addition to the investment in this Malaysian Investment Development
gateway to the region. new global distribution centre, we continue Authority CEO Datuk Arham Abdul
5 TOP LOSERS to invest in fostering a workplace in Penang Rahman said the unveiling of Boston
November 14, 2022 “This is why we picked Penang as the where all employees can find opportunities Scientific’s distribution facility will
location to set up this centre,” he told to grow in their careers,” he added. strengthen the company’s position as a
STOCK VOL CLSG (RM) +/– RM reporters after the distribution centre’s global services hub in this region.
NESTLE 71,100 130.20 -1.40 ceremonial launch here yesterday. Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow
HEXTECH 289,100 15.40 -1.10 said the state is proud to be selected as the He added that this also reaffirms
HSI-HE7 20,000 1.35 -0.48 O’Connor said besides shipping medical location for Boston Scientific’s first global Malaysia as a strategic location to support
MPI 76,300 25.76 -0.42 devices within Malaysia and around the distribution centre in the region, and the the company’s end-to-end supply chain
HEIM 228,400 24.58 -0.32 world, the new facility will also serve as a expansion has greatly demonstrated Penang’s operations. – Bernama
hub for Asia-Pacific markets and support dynamic and supportive ecosystem.
ongoing global business continuity and
resilience, therefore making Penang the key

Five Asean central banks in payment connectivity pact

EXCHANGE RATES NOVEMBER 14, 2022 PETALING JAYA: Bank Negara Malaysia inclusive financial ecosystem in the region, strengthen economic integration.
(BNM), Bank Indonesia, Bangko Sentral ng particularly beneficial for micro, small, and BNM governor Tan Sri Nor Shamsiah
Foreign currency Bank sell Bank buy Bank buy Pilipinas, Monetary Authority of Singapore medium enterprises as it will facilitate their
(MAS) and Bank of Thailand (BoT) have participation in international markets. Yunus said realising the vision of the Asean
1 US DOLLAR TT/OD TT OD sealed a memorandum of understanding regional network of cross-border payment
1 AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR 4.6640 4.5300 4.5200 (MoU) on cooperation in regional payment The MoU was signed yesterday in Bali, systems will advance digital ambitions and
1 BRUNEI DOLLAR 3.1380 3.0140 2.9980 connectivity (RPC) to support faster, Indonesia, on the sidelines of the G20 deepen financial integration for the benefit
1 CANADIAN DOLLAR 3.3920 3.2950 3.2870 cheaper, transparent, and inclusive cross- Leaders’ Summit. The summit also marks of the region’s economic development.
1 EURO 3.5070 3.4130 3.4010 border payments. the start of Indonesia’s chairmanship of
1 NEWZEALAND DOLLAR 4.8150 4.6590 4.6390 Asean in 2023 with a keynote address from MAS managing director Ravi Menon
1 SINGAPORE DOLLAR 2.8780 2.7680 2.7520 The group in a statement said the RPC is Indonesia’s president Joko Widodo. stated Asean’s effort is aligned with the G20’s
1 STERLING POUND 3.3920 3.2950 3.2870 expected to be a contributor to accelerating goal of addressing existing frictions in global
1 SWISS FRANC 5.5090 5.3360 5.3160 regional economic recovery and promoting The initiative could be expanded to cross-border payments, creating business
100 UAE DIRHAM 4.9260 4.8130 4.7980 inclusive growth. include other countries in the region and opportunities and enabling inclusive growth.
100 BANGLADESHTAKA 129.1600 122.3000 122.1000 potentially other countries outside the region.
100 CHINESE RENMINBI 4.6730 4.3780 4.1780 It serves to support and facilitate cross- Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas deputy
100 HONGKONG DOLLAR 66.1000 63.5000 63.4700 border trade, investment, financial Bank Indonesia governor Perry Warjiyo governor Mamerto E. Tangonan said the
100 INDIAN RUPEE 60.4800 57.3900 57.1900 deepening, remittance, tourism, and other underscored that the bilateral payment MoU will translate into efficiency gains and
100 INDONESIAN RUPIAH 5.9200 5.5500 5.3500 economic activities, as well as a more connectivity arrangements will be cost savings in international financial
100 JAPANESE YEN 0.0311 0.0282 0.0232 expanded as part of the region’s efforts to transactions and economic activities.
100 NEWTAIWAN DOLLAR 3.3540 3.2480 3.2380
100 PAKISTAN RUPEE 16.0000 Malaysia services, manufacturing growth set to continue in 2023: Moody’s
100 PHILIPPINE PESO 2.1400 N/A N/A
100 QATAR RIYAL 8.3100 2.0000 1.8000 KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s services and the growth. spurred by demand for semiconductor chips.
100 SAUDI RIYAL 129.3400 7.8200 7.6200 manufacturing growth, the big factor It said the influx of tourists has pushed “Malaysia houses several major
100THAI BAHT 126.0300 122.7800 122.5800 behind the country’s strong third quarter
13.6400 119.6400 119.4400 (Q3) gross domestic product (GDP) demand for the retail trade, accommodation, semiconductor producers and exports will
12.0800 11.6800 performane, is projected to continue their and food & beverage sectors, and growth in likely remain robust into next year,“ it said.
growth into 2023. these industries will likely carry into early
Source: Malayan Banking Berhad/Bernama 2023. Moody’s Analytics added that as a net
Moody’s Analytics, in its latest Asia- exporter of crude oil and palm oil, Malaysia
Pacific Economic Preview report, said the Exports of manufacturing products have stands to benefit from higher commodity
stronger year-on-year growth of 14.2% in Q3 stayed resilient despite the downturn in prices. It noted that both mining and
exceeded expectations with consumption China with growth to remain robust into agriculture picked up in Q3. These
and investment contributing significantly to next year, said Moody’s Analytics. industries were affected by labour issues
earlier in the pandemic. – Bernama
“The electronics sectors continued to grow,

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SUNBIZ

Ammi members to Positive outlook for M’sian
pump in RM1.4b economy in coming months
for expansion

PETALING JAYA: The Association of
Malaysian Medical Industries (Ammi)
members plan to invest RM1.4 billion in
expansion, RM389 million in new products KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s advanced economies, and
and RM158 million in research and economy will continue to remain oHowever, sustainability of growth depends contingent on the risk of a higher
development (R&D), centre of excellence and steady for the last quarter of this on strength of demand from advanced interest rate environment,
Industry 4.0, according to Ammi Medical year and into 2023, underpinned countries, say research houses geopolitics, and supply chain
Device Industry Status and Outlook 2021/2022 by strong domestic demand, disruptions.
Report. improving labour market
Ammi members have sourced RM3.92 conditions, and increased tourist “Overall, 2022 GDP looks to be
billion of raw materials and services from arrivals, said Public Investment slightly above our 7.3% target, but a
local suppliers and small and medium- Bank Bhd. quarter of 2022 and into 2023 will However, Public IB has lowered revision will be out in our
sized enterprises (SME) within the country. depend on the strength of demand its GDP growth projection to 4.3% December outlook report, hence
The maiden report was released by “The favourable prognosis is in from advanced economies. in 2023 as the balance of risks is we are maintaining our 2023 GDP
Ammi and the Malaysian Investment line with the revised projection of still skewed to the downside, such growth at 5% for now,” it said.
Development Authority (Mida), 9.2 million tourist arrivals and “Some local manufacturers as a slowdown in China’s economy
highlighting Malaysia’s medical device RM26.8 billion tourist receipts in may scale back on production in and a faster-than-expected According to Ambank
industry’s resilience in the face of Covid-19 2022 by the Ministry of Tourism, anticipation of slower demand for tightening of monetary policy Research, the likelihood of Q4 2022
pandemic challenges. Arts and Culture. manufactured goods, especially as globally. GDP slowing down remains high
The report said that Malaysia is regarded 2023 approaches, given growing with the rising cost of living, as well
as one of the world’s top offshore “In August, the Department of concerns that the global economy The research house has also as the higher cost of doing
manufacturing hubs for medical devices Statistics Malaysia’s (DOSM) will continue to slow down,” it said. anticipated another interest rate business adding to the pressure,
alongside Puerto Rico, Ireland and Costa leading index remained stable at hike in the first half of 2023 to 3% by with headwinds expected to
Rica. 111.3 points with a year-on-year Nevertheless, the research Bank Negara Malaysia, likely in the remain going into 2023.
According to its analysis, 10 out of the top (y-o-y) growth of 4%, signalling house has anticipated that the y-o- January meeting.
30 global medical technology companies continued positive outlook of the y growth rate will remain positive “Hence, we are expecting overall
have established manufacturing footprints domestic economy in the coming in the fourth quarter, bringing its Similarly, CGS-CIMB Securities growth for 2022 to be at 8.5% to 9%
here. months,” it said in a note. full-year growth forecast for Sdn Bhd also expects Malaysia’s with Q4 2022 GDP projected to
In addition, close to 300 medical device Malaysia to 6.9%, closer to the economic growth in Q4 2022 and hover around 6% to 8%, supported
manufacturing companies make up Going forward, the research upper range of the official forecast into 2023 to depend on the mainly by private consumption,
house said the sustainability of of between 6.5% and 7% this year. strength of demand from external trade and low base effects,”
economic growth in the remaining it said. – Bernama

Malaysia’s medical device industry, MPOC sees palm oil prices at RM3,800-4,200 until Q2’23
undertaking activities ranging from
regional headquarters and manufacturing
to R&D.
Ammi chairman Andy Lee expressed that KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian
Malaysia will continue to attract more palm oil will likely trade Higher demand
foreign direct investment in the medical between RM3,800 per tonne and for palm oil,
device manufacturing with the Ratification RM4,200 per tonne until the volatility of Brent
of the Comprehensive and Progressive second quarter of 2023 (Q2’23), crude oil prices,
Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership as palm oil production is and geopolitical
(CPTPP) recently. forecast to recover slightly next tensions remain
“Ammi believes that the industry has the year. factors in
potential to scale even further and determining
capitalise on the global medical device Malaysian Palm Oil Council price direction. –
market, which is expected to reach US$745 (MPOC) CEO Wan Aishah Wan BERNAMAPIX
billion (RM3.47 trillion) by 2030. In the Hamid said the higher demand production contributed mainly
pandemic era, Ammi members’ investment for palm oil, volatility of Brent by newly matured oil palm
levels in Malaysia continued to grow, crude oil prices, and geopolitical planted areas.
signalling their confidence in Malaysia. 63% tensions remain factors in It is forecasted that palm oil
of members indicate future development determining price direction. production in Indonesia will be
plans, and this trend is expected to continue at 46.6 million tonnes.
in the coming years,“ he said. She said over the past few “The current rainy season is
Mida CEO Datuk Wira Arham Abdul weeks, the palm oil price has expected to bring floods which
Rahman said that Ammi has collaborated started to see an upward trend will further curtail production in
with Mida since 2015 to be the primary due to a combination of weaker both countries,” Wan Aishah
conduit for investor facilitation for its ringgit and supply worries due said, adding that the global palm
members notwithstanding the industry’s to floods in both Indonesia and oil production forecast in 2022 is
difficulties. Malaysia. Internet Seminar yesterday. in 18 months, but palm oil prices 77.2 million tonnes while
“Ammi has helped the industry’s major In terms of palm oil stocks, further declined to the lowest consumption will be at 76.8
companies organise training programmes Wan Aishah believes that this level since June 2021, she said. million tonnes. – Bernama
which have benefitted 2,647 Malaysians and would keep palm oil prices she said the Malaysian palm oil
increased their chances of securing better upbeat and remain between stocks had been on a declining Meanwhile, local palm oil
jobs.” RM4,000 per tonne and RM4,400 trend from December 2021 to production is set to decline for a
On Dec 1, Ammi will organise the per tonne until December 2022. April 2022 resulting in higher third year in 2022 as worker
inaugural Malaysia MedTech Industry prices recorded as stock levels shortage in plantations
Summit in Penang, which will serve as a “For the medium term, the have an inverse relationship to continues to hamper harvesting
platform for local suppliers to connect with ongoing Russia and Ukraine price. in the country.
medical device manufacturers. conflict will still be a factor and
palm oil supply growth will However, since May 2022, MPOC expects CPO
LIQUIDATOR likely plateau next year. stock levels have been rising and production in Malaysia in 2022
SALE OF PROPERTY prices have declined. to reach 18.08 million tonnes.
“We forecast that price will
Offers are invited to purchase a single-storey detached factory with an likely remain between In September 2022, the local However, as the world’s
annexed double storey office block located at Lot 10162 & 10163, Kawasan RM3,900 per tonne and palm oil stocks exceeded 2.3 biggest producer, Indonesia will
Perindustrian Bandar Baru Seri Manjung, 32040 Seri Manjung, Perak Darul RM4,300 per tonne until March million tonnes, the highest level see a slightly increased palm oil
Ridzuan strictly on an as-is-where-is basis. 2023,” she said during her
presentation at the Palm Oil

11 Malaysian firms to take part in virtual export mission to China

KUALA LUMPUR: Eleven CEO Datuk Mohd Mustafa initiative in 2022 through the months of last year.
Malaysian companies will Abdul Aziz said the strategic strategic collaboration with Exports jumped by 13.4% to
participate in a virtual export collaboration signifies the Kuskop and SME Bank to assist
acceleration mission (EAM) to importance of synergy within the Malaysian SME in export activities RM155.45 billion on account of
The pictures shown are for illustration purpose only. China from Nov 16-17, organised trade ecosystem in strengthening and venturing into new target higher exports of electrical and
An Information Memorandum (IM) containing brief particulars with the terms by the Malaysia External Trade Malaysia’s trade competitiveness markets, making China as one of electronic products, liquefied
and conditions of the offer is available at RM200/= per copy at the address Development Corporation as recommended by the National the export choice destinations,” natural gas as well as metalliferous
indicated below. Interested parties are required to submit their offers in the (Matrade) in collaboration with Trade Blueprint. the agency said. ores and metal scrap. Imports
manner as prescribed in the IM and accompanied by bank draft equivalent to the Entrepreneur Development from China increased by 22.7% to
10% of the offer price as earnest deposit made payable to “Manjung Aquatic and Cooperatives Ministry EAM is an alternative platform As one of the Malaysia’s major RM205.11 billion.
Sdn. Bhd. (In Liquidation)”. The closing date for submission of the offer is no (Kuskop) and SME Bank. that can be used by Malaysian export destinations, China offers
later than 12:00 morning on 6th December 2022 (Tuesday). The Liquidator is In a statement yesterday, companies to penetrate the significant opportunities for Matrade said its headquarters
not bound to accept the highest or any offer. Matrade said this is a continuation market, leveraging on the business in a wide range of will work with its office in Beijing to
of their support for Malaysian engagements of high-profile and industries. organise business matching
ABDUL KHUDUS MOHD NAAIM small and medium enterprises quality market players that are sessions through a virtual platform
LIQUIDATOR (SME) to enable them to recover looking for new business Malaysia’s trade with China between Malaysian exporters and
post-Covid pandemic. opportunities. rose by 18.5% to RM360.56 billion potential buyers in exploring more
MANJUNG AQUATIC SDN. BHD. (IN LIQUIDATION) in the January-September 2022 trade opportunities with China. –
c/o CITI PARTNERS, CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS (AF-1231) “This is Matrade’s fourth period compared to the first nine Bernama

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KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia develops,marketsgetmorecompetitive andtechnology Echoing the sentiment, Kenanga
Securities has advised investors to advances: Bursa Malaysia chairman
exercise caution in the trading of Hextar chairman Tan Sri Syed Zainol Anwar
Technologies Solutions Bhd shares. The KUALA LUMPUR: Businesses should technologies which have led to the current and Jamalullail said as more people embrace
advice was issued after a recent sharp implement comprehensive fraud prevention emerging threats that were unheard of a digital transactions, more opportunities for
rise in the price of Hextech shares and measures, especially in the face of increasingly decade ago. fraudsters are created, increasing the risks of
the company’s response to the unusual sophisticated financial crime, said Bursa the digital fraud process.
market activity (UMA) queries from the Malaysia Bhd chairman Tan Sri Abdul Wahid This year’s virtually-held FAW is themed
exchange on Oct 19 and Oct 31, 2022. Omar. Reaffirming Ethical and Moral Resilience for “It is critical for businesses to ensure the
“The exchange will not hesitate to take Good Governance, and it is intended to reaffirm safety and security of the digital platform in
appropriate regulatory action to ensure He emphasised that perpetrators of such Kenanga’s commitment and belief in the order to gain public confidence,” he said in
fair and orderly trading of Hextech crimes operate across borders and exploit the relevance of ethical and moral values in his keynote address.
shares,” the advisory said. Hextech, in its means of globalisation and technology to their developing effective governance while shaping
response to the UMA queries, said it was interest and, at the same time, break laws within corporate culture within the current evolving Syed Zainol stressed that businesses
not aware of any corporate development and across countries. regulatory context. should adopt prudent and safe management
or explanation that could give rise to the systems for their platforms, as this would
unusual trading activities. – Bernama “The increasingly transnational nature of Citing a report issued by the police, Abdul help to build public trust, which would in
financial crime means funds from such illegal Wahid said Malaysians lost RM2.23 billion due turn promote wider acceptance by the public
GREAT WALL MOTOR activities can travel through more complex to cybercrimes between 2017 and July 2021. or digital platforms.
MALAYSIA UNVEILS structures much further and faster and makes it
FULLY ELECTRIC VEHICLE difficult to trace,” he said in his keynote address Over 20,000 separate cases were recorded in He noted the importance of educating the
at Kenanga Investment Bank’s annual sixth 2021 alone, with losses totalling RM560 million, public about new and emerging fraud
KUALA LUMPUR: Great Wall Motor Fraud Awareness Week (FAW) yesterday. and more than 11,000 cases of cybercrimes dangers.
Malaysia has unveiled its first fully electric were reported in Malaysia from January to July
car, the Ora Good Cat, to the local He added that increasing interest in and 2022. “Although businesses are expected to
automobile market. Managing director demand for online transactions arising from the update and upgrade security measures, this
Cui Anqi said with the new and ever- Covid-19 pandemic has exacerbated the He also stated that the likelihood of fraud is simply not enough to prevent all financial
changing automotive landscape, the intensity of cybercrimes involving new may increase as globalisation develops, fraud.
company aspires to become the electric markets get more competitive, and technical
vehicle leader in Malaysia and strives to “Reminders and increased awareness will
provide customers with high-quality not only reinforce the need for constant
services through their products. “We vigilance from all parties but will also create
believe we can electrify Malaysians’ an environment where everyone is risk-
desire and appeal for electric vehicles conscious and responsible in protecting the
with the launch of the Ora Good Cat,” he interests of each other,” he said. – Bernama
said in a statement yesterday. – Bernama
KAB enters into 20-year Jentayu inks pact with
AIRASIA RESUMES solar power purchase German firm, aims
KL-KAOHSIUNG FLIGHTS agreements with Nextgreen to be regional player

KUALA LUMPUR: AirAsia resumed flight PETALING JAYA: Engineering and energy Nextgreen are designed to enhance the KUALA LUMPUR: Jentayu Sustainables Bhd
services to Kaohsiung, Taiwan, from solutions provider Kejuruteraan Asastera energy efficiency and sustainability of its aims to be a regional green energy player
Kuala Lumpur on Nov 12 after Bhd (KAB) is reinforcing its sustainable manufacturing operations and support its after it entered into an agreement with Voith
suspending operations to the island two energy solutions (SES) segment through aspiration of achieving a green economy. Hydro (Voith) of Germany to jointly develop
years ago. AirAsia Malaysia CEO Riad entering into 20-year solar power purchase hydropower plants.
Asmat said the resumption of flights agreements (PPA) with Nextgreen Global “Furthermore, we look forward to future
from Kuala Lumpur to Kaohsiung is a Bhd’s wholly owned subsidiary, Nextgreen collaborations in providing a wider range of The agreement, which was signed at
long-awaited occasion as Kaohsiung and Pulp and Paper Sdn Bhd. SES expertise, as Nextgreen continues to Voith’s headquarters in Heidenheim,
Taipei routes were among the most develop its sustainable Green Technology Germany, serves as a precursor to a series of
popular and frequented by many since KAB via its wholly owned company KAB Park. This will enable us to contribute as an definitive agreements consisting of pre-
the company commenced operations in Core Connect O&M Services Sdn Bhd integral solutions provider to Nextgreen’s engineering, E&M contract and investment
the region in 2005. – Bernama signed two PPA with Nextgreen to design, pioneering model to integrate renewable agreements, to be signed by January 2023.
construct, install, own, operate and energy and zero-waste technology for
Foreign investors maintain solar PV systems with total sustainable industries in Malaysia,” he said The agreement facilitates both parties to
net buyers with combined capacity of 3,387-kilowatt peak in a statement yesterday. conduct early joint development activities
RM425.6m last week (kWp) on the rooftops of multiple for the design, execution, implementation,
production plants and buildings at the The implementation of the solar PV operation and maintenance in their future
PETALING JAYA: Foreign investors were net latter’s Green Technology Park in Pekan, project kickstarts Nextgreen’s initiative of hydropower plant developments together.
buyers of Malaysian equities at RM425.62 Pahang. Nextgreen will also purchase the building a Zero Waste Sustainable
million last week on Bursa Malaysia, after solar PV energy generated. Industrial Zone, as well as integrating “This is definitely an exciting milestone
turning net sellers the prior week, according renewable energy into its operations. The for our company. Our strategy in facilitating
to MIDF Research. KAB said the solar PV systems will be solar PV installations will provide 88,789 Voith’s interest to become a substantial
installed in two phases, with Phase 1 and megawatt hours in energy savings and minority shareholder in Jentayu
In its weekly fund flow report, it said that Phase 2 having installed capacities of reduce 51,942 tonnes of carbon dioxide Sustainables will enable us to emulate their
foreign investors were net buyers for every 2,507kWp and 880kWp respectively. The equivalents over the next 20 years. work culture and ethics, which has made
day of the week, with the largest inflows seen PPA are expected to contribute to KAB’s Voith relevant for over 150 years,” said
on Thursday and Friday at RM97.42 million financial performance in 2023, upon their KAB’s SES segment has 11 operational Jentayu Sustainables executive chairman
and RM105.96 million respectively. It stated completion within nine months of solar PV contracts in Malaysia and Datuk Beroz Nikmal Mirdin.
that Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday saw installation commencement. Thailand with a combined installed
net inflows of RM89.89 million, RM55.77 capacity of 12,931kWp, as well as co- He said their involvement in the pre-
million and RM76.57 million respectively. KAB managing director Datuk Lai Keng generation and waste-heat-recovery engineering phase will ensure an efficient
Onn said that the solar PV contracts with facilities. design of their plants and their innovative
On the flip side, local institutions turned technology provides not only operational
net sellers to the tune of RM252.04 million, reliability, but also cost savings.
after being net buyers the week before. They
were net sellers from Monday to Thursday Notwithstanding that, this collaborative
before net buying RM10.01 million on approach focuses on optimising Project ROI
Friday. The net selling amounted to RM82.67 through Voith’s HyComplete plant concepts
million on Monday, RM36.93 million on of early hydraulic circuit reviews to improve
Tuesday, RM63.7 million on Wednesday and water way, interconnection and project
RM78.75 million on Thursday. delivery – timely and within budget.

“Local retailers were also net sellers for Optimisation of operating expenditure in
the week, net selling RM173.57 million. They the long run can also be achieved by
net sold every day of the week, with the implementing a smart scheme that allows
heaviest outflow on Friday at RM115.97 remote operation and support using Voith’s
million. They also net sold RM7.22 million digital technologies.
on Monday, RM18.84 million on Tuesday,
RM12.87 million on Wednesday and Beroz believes that this collaboration will
RM18.67 million on Thursday. enhance and expedite the growth of Jentayu
Sustainables’ market presence, both locally
“International funds have been net buyers and regionally.
for 26 out of the 45 weeks of 2022, with a total
net inflow of RM6.18 billion.

“Local institutions were net sellers for 31
out of 45 weeks, with a total net outflow of
RM8.14 billion. Local retailers have been net
buyers for 28 out of 45 weeks. Year-to-date,
they have been net buyers at RM1.96 billion.”

In participation, there was an increase
among local retailers and institutions by
3.15% and 1.4% respectively.

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Macau casinos expected to invest around US$12b over next 10 years BRIEFS BINANCE CEO: CRYPTO INDUSTRY
NEEDS CLARITY ON REGULATIONS
HONG KONG: Macau casino operators, vying entrant Genting Malaysia, are competing for the bidders having reached agreement about
for a licence in the world’s biggest gambling six slots. what each of them proposes to do over new 10- NUSA DUA: Dominant cryptocurrency exchange
hub, are expected to invest a total of around year licence term which begins in 2023. Binance’s CEO Changpeng Zhao called for new
100 billion patacas (US$12.4 billion) over the Galaxy and Sands may invest more than 20 but stable and clear regulations for the industry,
next 10 years, local broadcaster TDM reported. billion patacas (RM11.5 billion) each, while the Malaysian group Genting is a credible in light of recent developments and participants
others will invest less than 20 billion patacas. threat that could unseat an incumbent Macau “cutting corners”. “We’re in a new industry, we’ve
The seven applicants, which include Altogether the total will be around 100 billion, operator for a new licence, prompting the seen in the past week, things go crazy in the
incumbents Sands China, Wynn Macau, TDM said. industry’s biggest potential shakeup in more industry,“ Zhao told a gathering of G20 leaders at
Galaxy Entertainment, MGM China, Melco than two decades, analysts and executives say. the summit in Bali. His comments come as crypto
Resorts and SJM Holdings, as well as new Negotiations with the Macau government – Reuters industry peers and partners outline steps to deal
are almost complete the broadcaster said, with with the collapse of rival exchange Sam
Bankman-Fried’s FTX. FTX filed for bankruptcy on
US may skirt recession in Friday after a week of seeing customers pull
2023, Europe not so lucky assets and Binance abandoned a rescue offer. –
Reuters
oChina’sreopeningafterCovid curbssettoboostitsrecovery Central banks across the globe have raised
andthatofotheremergingAsianmarkets:MorganStanley interest rates this year to curb raging inflation, CATHAY PACIFIC TO REACH 70% OF
and in the US, Morgan Stanley predicted the PRE-PANDEMIC CAPACITY IN 2023
TOKYO: Britain and the eurozone economies by 2.2% next year, lower than the Federal Reserve to keep rates high in 2023 as
are likely to tip into recession next year, International Monetary Fund’s latest 2.7% inflation remains strong after peaking in the SYDNEY: Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd
Morgan Stanley said, but the US might make growth estimate. fourth quarter of this year. said yesterday it expected to operate 70% of its
a narrow escape thanks to a resilient job pre-pandemic passenger flight capacity by the
market. Next year, Morgan Stanley predicts a sharp “The US economy just skirts recession in end of 2023, up from a planned 33% by the end
split between developed economies “in or 2023, but the landing doesn’t feel so soft as job of 2022, as it pressed ahead with recruitment and
At the same time, China’s expected near recession” while emerging economies growth slows meaningfully and the training. The airline said it aimed to make a return
reopening after almost three years of Covid- “recover modestly” but said an overall global unemployment rate continues to rise,” the to full pre-pandemic passenger flight capacity by
19 curbs is set to lead a recovery in its own pickup would likely remain elusive. China’s report said, predicting a 0.5% expansion next the end of 2024. – Reuters
economy and other emerging Asian markets, economy was predicted to grow 5% in 2023, year.
the investment bank’s analysts said in a series outpacing the average 3.7% growth expected GERMANY’S BIONTECH TO SET UP
of reports published on Sunday. for emerging markets, while the average “The cumulative effect of tight policy in MRNA VACCINE FACILITY IN S’PORE
growth in the Group of 10 developed 2023 spills over into 2024, resulting in two
“Risks are to the downside,” the reports countries was forecast at just 0.3%. very weak years,” the report added. BENGALURU: BioNTech SE, the German biotech
said, projecting the global economy to grow that developed a widely used Covid-19 vaccine
Globally too, the peak in inflation should with Pfizer Inc, acquired a manufacturing facility
come in the current quarter, the analysts said, in Singapore, its first in Asia, the company said
“with disinflation driving the narrative next yesterday. The facility, bought from a Novartis
year”. – Reuters unit, will be its first messenger ribonucleic acid, or
mRNA, facility in Singapore and support its
vaccines production for the Asia-Pacific region,
BioNTech said in a statement. BioNTech said the
facility, which will also double as its regional
headquarters, will initially be used to make a
range of mRNA-based product candidates as well
as authorised vaccines and therapeutics, which
may include its Covid-19 vaccine. – Reuters

G20 Bali summit to boost confidence in global economic recovery

BALI: The 17th Group of 20 (G20) Summit, Covid-19 response and facilitate the global financial market and put emerging “China has done tremendously as far as
scheduled to take place here today and transformation of global health infrastructure, markets and developing countries under building capacities inside their own country
tomorrow, is expected to build global consensus and contribute to making health systems more enormous pressure. and also helping the developing world to
and bolster confidence in world economic resilient, inclusive, equitable and crisis- overcome the lack of capacities and building
recovery. responsive. In October, the International Monetary Fund desired infrastructures to meet the challenges of
adjusted the projected global economic growth the pandemic,” said B. R. Deepak, chairperson
Experts and business leaders worldwide pin And forums to be held on the sideline of the for 2023 to 2.7%, down by 0.2 percentage point of the Centre of Chinese and Southeast Asian
their hope on major economies to strengthen summit will gather experts, officials and from its previous forecast in July. Studies at the New Delhi-based Jawaharlal
coordination on macroeconomic policies and business leaders worldwide to discuss inclusive Nehru University.
promote multilateralism, openness, digital transformation, energy accessibility, Indonesian Minister for Foreign Affairs
inclusiveness and win-win cooperation, said smart and clean energy technologies, and Retno Marsudi said during this year’s general “I think China will continue to call upon the
Xinhua. energy financing. debate of the UN General Assembly that the G20 leaders to build these capacities and to put
whole world is pinning their hope on the G20 as concentrated efforts in building the kind of
They voiced confidence in China’s active role As a new driving force for global economic a catalyst for global economic recovery, health infrastructure it is required,” he said.
in the G20 and in its contribution of wisdom to growth, the digital economy has become especially for the developing countries. “We can
building an open, inclusive and balanced world critical, said Bambang Suryono, chairman of the not let global recovery fall at the mercy of In the eyes of Kiyoyuki Seguchi, research
economy that benefits all. Indonesian think tank Asia Innovation Study geopolitics.” director at Japan’s Canon Institute for Global
Centre. Studies, China adheres to the right course of
On the theme of Recover Together, Recover As the world’s second largest economy and economic globalisation.
Stronger, the G20 Summit will focus on three The global economy is susceptible to the largest developing country, China supports
priority issues, namely global health multiple impacts, one of which is exerted by the G20 in playing a leading role in addressing “China is committed to working with other
architecture, sustainable energy transition and soaring inflation in a number of countries, both global challenges and improving global countries to foster an international
digital transformation. rich and poor. The acute spillover effects of economic governance and calls for an increased environment conducive to development and
aggressive interest rate hikes by some representation and a strengthened voice of create new drivers for global growth,” Seguchi
To strengthen world health systems, the developed economies have destabilised the developing countries in international affairs. said. – Bernama
summit is expected to help improve global

ENTERTAINMENT

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█ BY MARK MATHEN VICTOR

NOTWITHSTANDING their
brief appearance in
Avengers: Endgame’s
climatic, dirt-brown action
setpiece, King T’Challa (Chadwick
Boseman) and the kingdom of
Wakanda were last seen in Black
Panther, almost five years ago.
That film ended with the
previously secretive, Afrofuturistic
kingdom revealing itself to the world,
with T’Challa promising that
Wakanda would work hand-in-hand
with the other nations.
Now, in Black Panther: Wakanda
Forever, that promise, an olive
branch, has been broken with the
passing of King T’Challa.
Due to the loss of the nation’s ruler
who also doubled as its protector, the
Black Panther, greedy countries
around the world race to be the first
to exploit Wakanda’s rich resource of
vibranium.
Complicating matters is the Costume design is on-point in the film. – ALL PIX BY WALT DISNEY STUDIOS MOTION PICTURES
revelation of the underwater 0 Director: to-earth actor,
kingdom Talokan, whose ruler, Honouring a lost king Ryan exudes the
Namor (Tenoch Huerta), attempts to Coogler necessary warmth
form an alliance between his nation o The Black Panther as Namor to his
and Wakanda. sequel struggles to 0 Cast: people, which is
Central to the narrative is balance its key themes Letitia also extended to
T’Challa’s remaining family; Shuri Wright, certain
(Letitia Wright), the Princess of Angela Wakandans, due to
Wakanda, and Ramonda (Angela Bassett, their shared
Bassett), the Queen Mother of Lupita colonial history of
Wakanda. Nyong’o, slavery with
In Wakanda Forever, Shuri – as the Tenoch Africans.
new lead character – learns to Huerta, But for the rest
become a leader in her brother’s Danai of the world, and
absence as she grapples with the guilt Gurira whoever that
due to her inability to save him, while threatens the safety
Ramonda struggles with the loss of Boseman’s death has on the narrative of Talokan, Huerta
her son and the duty of ruling is visible throughout the proceedings, E-VALUE plays Namor with
Wakanda. which is also made worse by how the 5 postcolonial
film is part of the Marvel Cinematic toxicity and
How much is too much? Universe. ACTING volcanic anger.
6
Wakanda Forever, already
Wakanda Forever is a bloated mess. struggling to honour its lost leading PLOT However, that’s
There is no mincing of words here. At actor and main character while 8 about where it
almost three hours long, the film is juggling the different moving parts of ends.
overstuffed with plotlines, and its its story, is also dragged down by the Wakanda Forever is a journey for both Wright’s Shuri and Wakanda. Like made clear
easy to see and understand why; same formulaic problems the other abundantly earlier, Wakanda Forever
Boseman’s tragic passing from colon Phase 4 MCU films and series suffer functioning Iron Man suit. Being shoe Black Panther’s Academy Award- is overstuffed, and the Talokan
cancer in 2020, which he was battling from – the desperate need to sequel- -horned in, the character has almost winning costume designer Ruth E. narrative only goes so far before being
privately since 2016. bait, by having an older Avenger no development, as her presence in Carter is brought back to design eclipsed by everything else.
When it happened, introduce a new, younger Avenger. the film is merely to tease the Wakanda Forever’s impeccable
Ryan Coogler – who upcoming Disney+ series Ironheart. costumes, allowing the two Black Heart in the right place
wrote and directed the In Black Widow, it was Yelena Computer-generated monstrosity Panther films to stand apart from the Though the film is scattershot in its
first Black Panther – Belova; in Doctor Strange in the The film is further punctuated by dull other MCU films. narrative, a slog as an action film, and
had already written a Multiverse of Madness, it was America action sequence, which is not a structural mess, Coogler has to be
first draft for the Chavez; in Thor: Love and Thunder, it something new; the original Black The costume design, coupled with commended for making the film
sequel. was Love; in Hawkeye, it was Kate Panther had a large-scale battle with set and art direction, make even the resolute in its intent of honouring
The initial, more Bishop. cartoon looking CGI rhinos, and then stripped down T loc n look Boseman.
character-focused ended with an ugly CGI fight that resplendent.
story was thrown For Wakanda Forever, this is in the looked like it was something from an Rage against colonialism A majority of the scenes – even
out, and the form of Riri Williams (Dominique early 2000s video game. Based on Mesoamerican history and those that make no mention of
screenplay for culture, Talokan and Namor are a T’Challa – acknowledge that the
Wakanda Thorne) as Ironheart, a The final action sequence in good addition to the film and MCU. character (and actor) are no longer
Forever was child prodigy Wakanda Forever, split between two The weaving of Latinx ancestry into there (or with us in the real world).
retooled with co- that builds different locations, one at sea and the tapestry of the traditional Namor
her own another on a beach, is painful to is graceful, and more important, it Foregoing the usual bright, loud
endure, as not only is the fight makes sense. Marvel Studios logo introduction at
writer Joe choreography poor, but so is the VFX. the start of every previous Marvel
Robert Cole. Huerta, a Mexican native who Studios films, Wakanda Forever
The strain For instance, the battle at ‘sea’ made his name in the TV series features a tailored version that only
looks like it was filmed in a parking Narcos: Mexico, is brilliant as the anti- shows scenes of Boseman as
The MCU would lot. The problems faced by the VFX hero Namor, a character that is T’Challa.
benefit from industry in pumping out these CGI- historically – in the comics – both
heavy films are getting too noticeable heroic and a colossal ***hole. In Almost three hours later, the film
bringing to ignore. Wakanda Forever, Huerta perfectly then ends quietly, with Wright’s Shuri
Tenoch conveys both sides. mourning her brother.
Huerta back But where the visual effects are
ugly, the visuals of everything else With the people of Talokan, In its sombre end, with no after-
as Namor. shines, for even in T’Challa’s death, Namor, aware of the history of credits scene, the audience and fans
Wakanda and its citizens have never colonisation on his Aztec ancestors, is are finally welcomed to mourn the
looked more alive. protective of them. Huerta, a down- loss of Chadwick Boseman.

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
is currently in cinemas.

Angela Basset has a larger role to play in the sequel.

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A PARALYSED man who cannot speak Merging man
or type was able to spell out over 1,000 and machine
words using a neuroprosthetic device
that translates his brain waves into full oBrainwave-reading
sentences, US researchers said last week. implant lets paralysed
man spell out 1,100 words
“Anything is possible,” was one of the man’s
favourite phrases to spell out, said the first patterns produced when he tries to say varying lives,” Metzger added. A brain-computer
author of a new study on the research, Sean words or letters. Last year a brain-computer interface interface may be used
Metzger of the University of California San Unique advantage to translate
Francisco (UCSF). Metzger said that BRAVO1 “really enjoyed using developed at Stanford University was able to brainwaves into
this device because he’s able to communicate decode 18 words a minute when a participant sentences. – GETTY
Last year a team of UCSF researchers quickly and easily with us”. imagined handwriting. confirmed with other participants, is still some
showed that a brain implant called a brain- way off from becoming available to the
computer interface could translate 50 very One of the best parts of the study was when But Metzger said their speech-based thousands of people who lose the ability to talk
common words when the man attempted to say BRAVO1 was told to spell out “whatever he approach has a “unique advantage”. due to strokes, accidents or diseases every year.
them in full. wants”, Metzger said. “I got to learn a good Patrick Degenaar, a neuroprosthetics
amount about him.” The 50 commonly used words – which the professor at the UK’s Newcastle University who
In the new study, published in the journal participant silently speaks in full – could be was not involved in the research, hailed the
Nature Communications, they were able to Among BRAVO1’s surprising comments was used for many interactions, while rarer words “very impressive results”.
decode him silently miming the 26 letters of the that “he really didn’t like the food where he could be spelt out, offering the “best of both Because neuroprosthetic surgery is “highly
phonetic alphabet. worlds”, he said. invasive and has risks”, such a device would
likely only be used by a very small number of
“So if he was trying to say ‘cat,’ he would say The research, which still needs to be people in the immediate future, he told AFP. –
charlie-alpha-tango,” Metzger told AFP. ETX Studio

A spelling interface then used language
modelling to crunch the data in real-time,
working out possible words or errors.

The researchers were able to decode more
than 1,150 words, which represent “over 85
percent of the content in natural English
sentences”, the study said.

They simulated that this vocabulary could be
extended to more than 9,000 words, “which is
basically the number of words most people use
in a year,” Metzger said.

The device decoded around 29 characters a
minute, with an error rate of 6%. That worked
out to be around seven words a minute.

The man is referred to as BRAVO1, as the first
participant of the Brain-Computer Interface
Restoration of Arm and Voice trial.

Now in his late 30s, he suffered a stroke when
he was 20 that left him with anarthria – the
inability to speak intelligibly, though his
cognitive function remained intact.

He normally communicates by using a
pointer attached to a baseball cap to poke at
letters on a screen.

In 2019, the researchers surgically implanted
a high-density electrode on the surface of his
brain, over the speech motor cortex.

Via a port embedded in his skull, they have
since been able to monitor the electrical

Artificial intelligence goes vegan

WHAT if, in the future, robots were While the recent SIAL global
the ones starting petitions to food marketplace in Paris offered a
defend the rights of animals? It glimpse of how manufacturers are
may sound like science fiction, yet planning to enrich the vegan food
artificial intelligence that can aisle (in line with the forecasts of
specifically generate vegan the American analysis firm Grand
content has been developed in View Research, Inc, which expects
New Zealand. annual growth of 10.6% by 2030),
this artificial intelligence reveals a
Will future advertising new approach to vegan marketing
campaigns promoting meat-free strategies. Specifically, this AI could
alternatives or soy milk be written be used by companies, as well as
by artificial intelligence? The nonprofits that promote vegan
question is especially relevant products or actions in favour of
because a New Zealand start-up animal rights.
has developed the very first AI tool
capable of automatically Called VEG3, this easy-to-use
generating content in support of platform can produce recipes, blog
veganism. posts and press releases. It has
been trained on tens of thousands
Stretchable screen technology of pieces of content. This artificial
SOUTH Korean manufacturer LG has intelligence also has the ability to
unveiled the world’s first-ever flexible it is relatively elastic and can be could be applied to skin, as well as respond to anti-vegan comments
and stretchable high-resolution stretched up to 14 inches. clothes or furniture, cars or planes. posted on the web. The software
display. It offers unique elastic The idea is therefore to be able to even offers three categories of
properties, paving the way for many This demonstration surpasses surround oneself with screens, no content so users can choose
potential applications in fashion or anything that has been seen so far in matter what the supporting medium whether they want the output to
entertainment. terms of foldable or rollable screens or mounting surface. In the future, a be ‘Accurate & Factual,’‘Standard’ or
for smartphones or TVs, a field in new generation of wearables could be ‘Creative & Obscure.’
This initial prototype presented is which LG is already at the forefront. created, applied directly to clothing or
12 inches in size and is equipped with placed on the skin. For the moment, VEG3 is being
unique technology that allows it to be This screen is also highly resistant, beta tested and can be used for
stretched, twisted and bent at will, both to the stresses to which it is This stretchable screen was free for up to 3,000 words of copy
without damaging the display and subjected and to various shocks. It developed in collaboration with the a month. – ETX Studio
without causing any distortion to the can thus withstand repeated changes South Korean Ministry of Trade,
image. The screen is based on a in shape to finally regain its initial Industry and Energy. This project is Artificial
substrate made from a special silicon, appearance, without the slightest still in the development phase, and intelligence can be
which is usually used in the pixel suffering the effects. the first concrete applications are not used to generate
manufacture of contact lenses. In fact, expected before 2024, at best. – ETX pro-vegan copy. –
In terms of uses, no specific Studio GETTY
application has been presented yet,
but LG suggests that this technology

EDUCATION

17theSun LYFE ON TUESDAY | NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Expanding access to higher education
LIFELONG learning refers to programme of study and/or award of
the process of gaining credits.
knowledge and learning new
skills throughout your life. Otherwise, APEL (C) or
Many people continue their Accreditation of Prior Experiential
education for personal development Learning via Credit Transfer allows
and fulfilment, while others see it as a the assessment of credits against
significant step toward career matching modules in a programme
advancement. of study. The APEL C pathway
As one of the national provides credit transfer for entry into
Accreditation of Prior Experiential diploma programmes right up to
Learning (APEL) centres, PhD.
Management and Science University
(MSU) offers breakthrough ways for Once an APEL C applicant’s
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strength to strength, said.
says Buttler
Imran, Sharif shower
JOS BUTTLER (pix) is reticent to praise on‘brave’
call England one of the best Pakistan
white-ball teams ever, but the PRIME MINISTER Shehbaz Sharif
captain is confident there is
more to come to cement their and cricket great Imran Khan led
status as all-time greats. tributes to Pakistan’s valiant fight
England’s five-wicket win in Sunday’s Twenty20 World Cup
over Pakistan at the Melbourne final against
Cricket Ground on Sunday Jos Buttler’s England prevailed
made them the first team in by five wickets at the MCG to
history to hold both one-day claim their second T20 World Cup
and T20 World Cups at the title but Pakistan’s never-say-die
same time, following their 50- attitude drew praise from fans
over triumph in 2019. that included the country’s top
Their efforts were all the politicians.
more impressive given they “Team Pakistan fought back
were without five first- hard & brave. Great bowling
choice players due to performance…” tweeted
injury – Jofra Archer, Prime Minister Sharif.
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Dawid Malan, our boys in green
Reece Topley and for making it to the
Mark Wood. final match of this
“It’s not for us mega
to judge, but we tournament.”
certainly enjoy Pakistan, at the
that,” Buttler said same MCG 30 years
when asked if ago, had beaten
England could be England in the final of
now considered one of the 50-overs world Cup
the greatest teams in under Imran’s inspiring
limited-overs cricket. leadership.
“To have won in 2019 and The cricketer-turned-politician
now win this T20 World Cup as was happy at least Babar’s team
well, it just shows the vision at showed the same fighting spirit.
the start that people had where “I know the country has
we could get to as an England suffered a heartbreak, because
white-ball team. we had hoped we’d win the
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RESULTS & STANDINGS Ronaldo’s interview will backfire badly: Carragher

ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE: Brighton 1 JAMIE CARRAGHER feels Cristiano Ronaldo’s “betrayed” by his treatment at Old Trafford. interview that he was revealing his side of the
(Mac Allister 1) Aston Villa 2 (Ings 20-pen, 54), explosive interview will ultimately backfire and The 37-year-old also stated that he felt as story because he believes “the fans should know
Fulham 1 (James 61) Manchester United 2 believes Manchester United fans will the truth”. But Liverpool hero Carragher thinks
(Eriksen 14, Garnacho 90+3). predominantly side with Erik ten Hag. though he’s been made out as the “black sheep”. Ronaldo’s decision to come out all guns blazing
But arguably the most stinging comment was won’t go down well with United fans.
Arsenal P W D L F A Pts Ronaldo has divided opinion since the directed at Ten Hag with Ronaldo saying: “I don’t
14 12 1 1 33 11 37 summer transfer window, where speculation have respect for him because he doesn’t show “Ronaldo under ETH: Announced he wanted
Man City 14 10 2 2 40 14 32 indicated he was looking to force a move away respect for me. to leave, refused to come on as a substitute,
Newcastle 15 8 6 1 29 11 30 from Old Trafford. But the Portuguese superstar walked off the bench & left before the game had
Tottenham 15 9 2 4 31 21 29 has now sensationally claimed it is United who “If you don’t have respect for me, I’m never finished,“ Carragher tweeted. “99% of United fans
Man Utd 14 8 2 4 20 20 26 are forcing him out of the club. gonna have respect for you.” It’s hard to see will be on the side of ETH, which shows how
Liverpool 14 6 4 4 28 17 22 Ronaldo playing for United again after this badly Ronaldo has handled this.” – Express
Brighton 14 6 3 5 23 19 21 In an interview with Piers Morgan, detailed in heading into the World Cup. Newspapers
The Sun, Ronaldo explained how he felt
Ronaldo did make several points in the

Chelsea 14 6 3 5 17 17 21 Stay grounded
Fulham 15 5 4 6 24 26 19
Brentford 15 4 7 4 23 25 19
Crystal Palace 14 5 4 5 15 18 19
Aston Villa 15 5 3 7 16 22 18
Leicester 15 5 2 8 25 25 17
Bournemouth15 4 4 7 18 32 16
Leeds 14 4 3 7 22 26 15 Ten Hag tells Garnacho to not get cocky after late winner against Fulham
West Ham 15 4 2 9 12 17 14
Everton 15 3 5 7 11 17 14
Nottm Forest 15 3 4 8 11 30 13 █ SONIA TWIGG the subs coming in, that is what you
Southampton15 3 3 9 13 27 12 Manchester United’s have to do.
Wolves 15 2 4 9 8 24 10 ERIK TEN HAG urged Alejandro Garnacho
Alejandro Garnacho to celebrates scoring their “I am really happy with his
SERIE A: Atalanta 2 (Lookman 25-pen, “keep his feet on the second goal against progress. We have an extra player in
Palomino 77) Inter Milan 3 (Dzeko 36, 56, ground” after the Fulham. – REUTERSPIX this squad and I am happy for the
Palomino 61-og), Juventus 3 (Kean 43, 54, teenager’s stoppage-time winner academy and they bring out a
Milik 89) Lazio 0, AC Milan 2 (Leao 2, Milenko- earned Manchester United a player, I am happy for the coaches,
vic 90+2-og) Fiorentina 1 (Barak 28), Monza dramatic 2-1 victory at Fulham. good work. So great.”
3 (Carlos Augusto 24, Mota 35, Pessina 75-
pen) Salernitana 0, Roma 1 (Matic 90+4) In the final match before Garnacho is starting to earn
Torino 1 (Linetty 55), Verona 1 (Verdi 30) Premier League breaks for the plaudits after catching the eye this
Spezia 2 (Nzola 53, 69). World Cup, the spoils looked set to season in a United side rebuilding
be shared at Craven Cottage before under Ten Hag.
(Top 5) P W D L F A Pts United substitute Garnacho’s late
Napoli 15 13 2 0 37 12 41 intervention. The former Ajax boss was quick
AC Milan 15 10 3 2 29 15 33 to point out the Argentina U-20
Juventus 15 9 4 2 24 7 31 Christian Eriksen’s first goal for international is just at the very start
Lazio 15 9 3 3 26 11 30 United had put the visitors ahead of his career, though, and urged the
Inter Milan 15 10 0 5 34 22 30 after 14 minutes but Fulham youngster to continue working
deservedly drew level just after the hard during the World Cup break –
BUNDESLIGA: Mainz 1 Eintracht Frankfurt 1, hour through former Red Devils especially as he may no longer be
Freiburg 4 Union Berlin1. winger Daniel James. able to bank on being a surprise
package for opposing teams.
(Top 5) P W D L F A Pts However, despite Fulham being
Bayern Munich15 10 4 1 49 13 34 the better team for large parts of the “There is still for him a long way
RB Leipzig 15 8 4 3 30 21 28 game, it was Ten Hag’s men who to go. He has to keep his feet on the
E. Frankfurt 15 8 3 4 32 24 27 claimed the points when Garnacho ground, the whole team now but
Union Berlin 14 8 3 3 23 16 27 linked up well with Eriksen before him especially,” Ten Hag said.
Freiburg 14 8 3 3 21 16 27 firing past Bernd Leno just before
the final whistle. “He has to do much more to
FRENCH LIGUE 1: Paris Saint-Germain 5 impress because he will be
Auxerre 0, Brest 2 Troyes 1, Lille 1 Angers 0, The 18-year-old earned his recognisable for everyone. So it’s
Montpellier 1 Reims 1, Nantes 2 Ajaccio 2, manager’s praise for his impact much more important that to
Strasbourg 1 Lorient 1, Monaco 2 Marseille 3. after replacing Anthony Martial in confirm it and big players know
the 72nd minute, but Ten Hag also that, young players don’t know.
(Top 5) P W D L F A Pts had words of caution for the
Paris SG 15 13 2 0 43 9 41 Madrid-born forward, whose goal “For now it’s a four-week break
Lens 15 11 3 1 26 10 36 was his first in the Premier League. and that’s already a danger for
Rennes 15 9 4 2 31 14 31
Marseille 15 9 3 3 26 13 30 “It’s a massive win this, him because he is now in the
Lorient 15 8 4 3 26 21 28 Alejandro Garnacho had a big momentum and that’s good,
impact on the win. He it’s a good thing
Unhappy Perez takes finalised, he is always in the this season and
swipe at Verstappen spotlight for that and that let’s see how he
is also justified,” Ten comes back.
Hag said. “We have to manage
that with him, but his
“It was a great finish, energy is good and I am
it is what we expect from certain he will have an
impact.” – The Independent
Teary Russell realises F1 dream
RED BULL’S Sergio Perez said teammate Max Milan stay on Napoli’s tail
Verstappen showed “who he really is” after the
double Formula One world champion refused to GEORGE RUSSELL has win at Interlagos, the AC MILAN’S Serie A title defence played their part.
give back a place in yesterday’s Sao Paulo Grand dreamed of becoming a penultimate race of the is still on track after yesterday’s Cristiano Biraghi struck the
Prix. Formula One winner since he campaign, was a first of the last-gasp 2-1 win over Fiorentina
was a kid with a pedal car, season for Mercedes and first ensured they ended 2022 eight post and Ikone had a good effort
The radio comment came after the Mexican let and when the moment since they won eight points behind leaders Napoli, cleared off the line just before
Verstappen overtake on the understanding that arrived in Brazil yesterday the constructors’ championships while Moise Kean’s brace against Milan snatched the points and
the position would be returned if the Dutch driver Mercedes driver could not in a row. Lazio shot revived Juventus into left Fiorentina in 10th.
could not pass Alpine’s Fernando Alonso for fifth hold back the tears. third place.
place. “I think I’ve dreamt of this “You have to look at yourself,
The Briton has ridden an moment, for sure, many, Stefano Pioli’s Milan looked to and with what we created we
Perez needs every point to beat Ferrari’s emotional rollercoaster since many times. And you never be falling further behind needed to score the second and
Charles Leclerc to overall runner-up while he won the 2018 Formula really know how it’s going to unbeaten Napoli heading into maybe even third goal,“ said
Verstappen has already clinched the title. Red Bull Two title and joined pan out,“ said Russell. the World Cup break after Barak to DAZN.
have never finished one-two in the drivers’ backmarkers Williams, where Antonin Barak levelled Rafael
standings. he was unable to score even a “I’m so proud of the whole Leao’s early opener midway “We didn’t do that and if you
point for his first two seasons. team. The progress we’ve through the first half. miss one, two, three, then four
Perez and Leclerc are now tied on 290 points, made since the start of the chances a bit of bad luck can
with Leclerc ahead 3-2 on race wins. The He finally did that as a year is just unbelievable. And But with the clock ticking come along.”
Monegasque was also not helped by Ferrari stand-in for Mercedes in 2020 what a boost it’s going to give down and chances going
allowing Carlos Sainz to finish ahead of him. and stood on the podium last us going into next season.” begging, Fiorentina defender Italy forward Kean gave
year when he finished second Milenkovic bundled the ball into Juventus their sixth straight
Verstappen, who had been penalised for a for Williams in a farcical, rain- Russell, winner of the his own goal just after league win with strikes in each
collision with Mercedes’s Lewis Hamilton, was told hit Belgian Grand Prix Saturday sprint that set the goalkeeper Pietro Terracciano half at the Allianz Stadium which
by his engineer Gianpiero Lambiase to let Perez stopped after three laps starting grid, did not put a clashed with Ante Rebic while took him to five goals in as many
through at the finish but ignored it and took sixth, behind the safety car. wheel wrong yesterday and trying to punch out a cross. matches in all competitions.
with Perez seventh. appeared the picture of calm
This year, moving into a as he dealt with two safety “It was a hard match for us, “We’re a long way behind, but
“Max, what happened?,“ asked Lambiase. coveted Mercedes seat as car periods and Hamilton the important thing was to win six matches ago nobody
“I told you already last time, you guys don’t ask teammate to seven times looming in his mirrors. before the break,“ said Fikayo believed we could be third and
that again to me, okay?” replied Verstappen. “Are world champion Lewis Tomori to DAZN. that is a step forward,“ Juve
we clear about that? I gave my reasons and I stand Hamilton, Russell arrived just “This is just the coach Massimiliano Allegri told
by it.” as the team’s dominance beginning,“ he said over the Milan are second, two points DAZN.
Red Bull team boss Christian Horner apologised departed in a bouncing and team radio. ahead of Lazio who lost 3-0 in
to Perez: “I’m sorry for that Checo,“ he said. uncompetitive car. Turin, after a fraught contest in “Now we need to recharge
“He shows who he really is,“ replied the “I knew we could do this. I which Fiorentina more than our batteries and be ready to
Mexican. – Reuters Yesterday’s well-deserved might need some tissues – start all over again in the new
I’m crying.” – Reuters year.” – AFP

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ARGENTINA S. ARABIA MEXICO POLAND
Rank 3 Rank 51 Rank 13 Rank 26

Coach: Home / Coach: Hervé Home / Coach: Gerardo Home / Coach: Czeslaw Home / World Cup
Lionel Scaloni away Renard FRA away Martino ARG away Michniewicz away wins
kits kits kits kits
Captain: Captain: Captain: Captain:
Lionel Messi Salman Al-Faraj Andres Guardado Robert Lewandowski

18 2 Winner 6 Best finish: 17 Best finish: 9 Best finish: World Cup
1978, 1986 Round of 16 Quarter-final Third place appearances,
1994 1970, 1986 1974, 1982 including 2022
Record: W43-D15-L23
Record: W3-D2-L11 Record: W16-D14-L27 Record: W16-D5-L13

Group C: Argentina, Mexico,
Poland, Saudi Arabia FIFA World Cup 2022: Group C preview

MATCH SCHEDULE Head-to-head record Win Draw Loss

ARGENTINA defender who can change a game with end a frustrating run of last-16 exits. Saudi Arabia Mexico Poland
his interventions and a defence can be This will be Mexico’s 17th
Argentina’s aim at Qatar 2022 is built around. Strong in the air, fearsome Argentina Nov 22 Nov 27 Nov 30
clear – give Lionel Messi the swansong in one-on-one situations, quick appearance at the World Cup – only 220 16 14 5 623
he deserves by finally winning the enough to recover from any lapses and Brazil, Germany, Italy and Group C
World Cup. comfortable playing the ball out, he’s opponents Argentina have appeared in Poland Nov 26 Nov 23
an all-round modern centreback who more editions of the tournament – and 400 323
The 35-year-old will be playing at forms an intimidating partnership with the inevitability of their qualification is
the tournament for the fifth time and Nicolas Otamendi. seemingly only matched by that of their Mexico Nov 30 Player to watch
has confirmed it will be his final rodeo PREDICTION: It really is win or bust defeat at the first knockout stage. They 4 1 0 Lionel Messi ARG
on football’s biggest stage. for Argentina in Qatar for Messi’s last have headed home at the last-16 stage Source: FIFA
stand. The group stage shouldn’t cause in each of the last seven tournaments. Picture: Getty Images © GRAPHIC NEWS
Having come so close to glory in any issues and they’ll be favourites for
2014, as Argentina lost to Germany in potential last-16 and quarterfinal Former Barcelona and Argentina Cup appearances comes to an end but well come down to their opening
the final, only to then suffer the matches against Denmark and manager Gerardo they certainly have the ability to beat match against Mexico – presuming
frustration of a last-16 defeat to France Netherlands respectively. If everything “Tata” Martino is Poland in the crunch Group C clash, Argentina top the group and Saudi
four years ago, Messi’s chances of lifting goes to form, then a mouth-watering the man tasked especially if they’re able to keep Robert Arabia prove to be the whipping boys.
the Jules Rimet Trophy appeared to be semifinal against a Brazil side who will with leading El Tri The Mexicans are regulars in the World
over. But new coach Lionel Scaloni has be desperate for revenge after the 2021 to that elusive Lewandowski quiet. Their World Cup round of 16, while the Poles are
overseen a remarkable rebuild of La quarterfinal in Cup know-how shouldn’t looking to get beyond the groups for the
Albiceleste during the last cycle – Copa America final awaits and Qatar but be underestimated first time since 1986, so while
completely remaking the team after a and while the wait for Lewandowski certainly could inspire
number of well-known and the winner of that will Messi (top) a first quarterfinal his country to a famous victory and
experienced coaches turned down the likely go on to lift the trophy. Barring and Romero appearance since subsequent qualification, they may
job in the aftermath of Russia 2018. calamities, Argentina should go of Argentina. 1986 will likely well fall just short once more. Knocked
incredibly deep in this continue, let’s out in the group stage.
He has kept Messi as a focal point tournament and they might there is play the odds and
but worked around his limitations in just give Messi his fairytale a feeling among predict that SAUDI ARABIA
the twilight of his career – carving out a finish. Win the World Cup. fans that this squad they’ll once
role in the system that enables him to may lack the quality again make the Playing at a World Cup for the sixth
purely be a creator and facilitator, MEXICO of their predecessors last 16. Defeated time, Saudi Arabia face an uphill task to
stripped of almost all defensive and that a group- in the round of 16. get beyond the group stage at Qatar
responsibility. World Cup regulars stage exit could be 2022.
Mexico are back for their more likely than a POLAND
Scaloni helped Argentina end their quadrennial crack at men’s coveted last-eight It’s 28 years since the Green Falcons
28-year quest for major silverware with football’s global berth. Poland have first qualified for a World Cup but their
victory at the 2021 Copa America, showpiece as PREDICTION: qualified for their last-16 exit at USA 94 remains their best
cruised through CONMEBOL they There is a real second World Cup performance.
qualification for Qatar and then look danger that Mexico’s in a row, providing
thumped European champions Italy in to run of getting beyond a fitting stage once That was the high-water mark for
the Finalissima. the group stage in more for talisman the Saudis at football’s global
their last eight World Robert Lewandowski showpiece with group-stage exits
The side is on a 35-game unbeaten to demonstrate his talents. coming in each of their subsequent
run in competitive matches and The 34-year-old finally got his four appearances at the tournament,
shouldn’t have any trouble negotiating chance to play in the global although they did get their first win
Saudi Arabia, Poland and Mexico in showpiece for the first time four since 1994 when beating Egypt 2-1 in
Group C before the real work begins in years ago and, after a group-stage their final group game at Russia 2018.
the knockout stages. A third World Cup exit, will now get another opportunity
triumph – to add to 1978 and 1986 is a at what will surely be his final World Veteran French coach Herve Renard
genuine possibility. Cup. is the man tasked with trying to get the
The Barcelona striker is already his class of 2022 to recapture past glories,
ONES TO WATCH: Lionel Messi – country’s all-time top scorer (with 76 having previously managed the likes of
Sometimes the obvious answer is the goals) and greatest-ever player but Zambia, Ivory Coast and Morocco, but
right one. Messi is still the man that failed to score in any of their three in reality, getting a result in any of their
makes Argentina tick and the World matches back in 2018. three group games would represent an
Cup trophy is the one glaring omission If Poland are to emerge from a impressive achievement.
from the legend’s glittering career CV. tough-looking Group C, then
He’s modified his game as the pace Lewandowski will need to fire. The Saudis were somewhat goal-shy
and stamina has inevitably dwindled The Poles’ opening match against during qualification, as they scored just
with age but his wand of a left foot Mexico is set to be crucial, with one of nine times, excluding penalties, in their
remains a phenomenon and he is the pre-tournament favourites 10 games and Renard will need to get
the ultimate match-winner. After an Argentina expected to win the group the attack firing if they are to spring an
up-and-down first season at PSG, and Saudi Arabia expected to finish upset.
the little maestro is playing his bottom, which would leave a shoot-out PREDICTION: In a tricky group
best football in years this term for second spot between the Eagles and containing one of the pre-tournament
and with Scaloni having built a the Tricolor. favourites Argentina, a Mexico side that
system around his strengths and If Poland can advance, they will play have made it to the knockout stage in
limitations, that also places some their first World Cup knockout game each of their last eight World Cup
of the burden on his talented since 1986 – when they reached the last appearances and a Robert
teammates, Messi is set to shine one 16 – having exited in the group stage Lewandowski-inspired Poland, it’s
last time in Qatar. despite winning a match in 2002, 2006 hard to see where Saudi Arabia will pick
and 2018. up a point, let alone how they can
BREAKOUT TALENT: Cristian PREDICTION: Poland’s hopes of advance from Group C. Avoiding three
Romero – Premier League, and qualifying for the knockout stage might losses would be something of an
specifically Tottenham, fans know all achievement and a group-stage exit
about the talents of Cristian Romero feels inevitable. Knocked out in the
but Qatar 2022 will provide the group stage.
platform for him to show the world. A
classy centreback, the 25-year-old is
Argentina’s defensive leader – the rare

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FRANCE Group D: France, Denmark,
Tunisia, Australia FIFA World Cup 2022: Group D preview
France may be the reigning world
champions, with deep reserves of MATCH SCHEDULE Head-to-head record Win Draw Loss
talent to call upon in Qatar, but their
performances in 2022 have revealed In amongst that spell fell the look on paper like the weakest of the Australia Denmark Tunisia
some vulnerability. rescheduled Euro 2020, where they five African teams in Qatar (Cameroon,
made a deep run to the semifinals Ghana, Morocco and African France Nov 23 Nov 27 Nov 30
After an unbeaten 2021 which galvanised by the national trauma of champions Senegal make up the 311 825 221
culminated in a Nations League final Christian Eriksen’s collapse, and the quintet).
victory over Spain, their latest Nations togetherness brought about by that Tunisia Nov 26 Nov 22
League campaign was underwhelming, experience has only make the Danish Manager Jalel Kadri does not have a 101 001
winning only one game of six in a team stronger heading to Qatar. huge pool of talent to choose from but
relatively gentle group containing there are some familiar names to Denmark Nov 30 Player to watch
Croatia, Austria and Denmark. Kasper Hjulmand’s squad is full of followers of English football, including 2 1 1 Christian Eriksen DEN
quality, the only question mark is former Sunderland winger Wahbi Source: FIFA
Denmark and France now meet whether there are enough goals in the Khazri, now at Montpellier, the teenage Picture: Getty Images © GRAPHIC NEWS
again in Group D of this World Cup, a team to make a deep run in the Birmingham City midfielder Hannibal
group which also features Australia and tournament. Mejbri on loan from Manchester is little to suggest they will pull off a would become famous for goalkeeper
Tunisia. It is one France should win, but United, and the former Southampton miracle and reach the knockout Andrew Redmayne’s dancing on the
they will have a target on their backs Group A will not be easy but defender Yan Valery, who joined rounds. Any win would be a great goalline as he made the crucial penalty
and there are pitfalls. Denmark would not expect to lose to French side Angers this summer. achievement in itself. Knocked out in shootout save to send the Socceroos to
either Tunisia or Australia, and they will Khazri is the second-highest goalscorer the group stage. their fifth successive World Cup.
The French team has evolved from not be scared of facing world in the country’s history with 24 from 69
the side that lifted the trophy in champions France after recent success caps. AUSTRALIA The Aussies are already comfortable
Moscow four years ago, and there are against them. with the conditions in Qatar, where
now question marks over some of those Tunisia have two World Cup wins to Australia did not exactly they were unbeaten in four qualifiers
2018 stalwarts with N’Golo Kante and There is the potential to face their name – first against Mexico in cruise through “Asian” for 2022 and where they’ve won 10,
Paul Pogba have been ruled out. Argentina in the round of 16, a team 1978, then 40 years later with qualifying for this drawn three and lost two games since
trying to win Lionel Messi the World victory over Panama at Russia World Cup, 2008.
The only certainty is that the French Cup one final time, but after all they’ve 2018. finishing third in
team will be built around their been through, this group of players are their group behind They have not won a World Cup
superstar forward, Kylian Mbappe. If unlikely to be overawed by anything or A win over the Socceroos game since 2010, however, and
Didier Deschamps can put in place the anyone they come up against. is essential if they are to realistically will need to beat Tunisia in
right blocks to support him, France will pull off a shock and match two if they are to give themselves
have a chance of defending their crown PREDICTION: Denmark will be progress to the World Cup the two automatic a shot at reaching the knockout rounds.
Qatar. second favourites in Group A but they knockout rounds for the qualifiers Saudi
ONES TO WATCH: Kylian Mbappe – won’t be intimidated by the defending first time in their history. Arabia and Japan, Head coach Graham Arnold boasts
Mbappe was a young, exciting livewire champions France, who were beaten PREDICTION: Only Saudi and only just edging the best win percentage (75%) of any
in the French team four years ago but twice by the Danes in their recent Arabia and Costa Rica have out fourth-placed permanent Australian manager and he
now he is the undisputed star. If Nations League campaign. The Danes Oman to reach a has some talent to call upon, most
Deschamps can find the right mix of have talent all over the pitch and a worse odds to win this playoff.
players around him – Mbappe has been togetherness few other nations World Cup than There, they narrowly notably the midfield
widely reported as preferring to play off can rival. They can certainly Tunisia. They saw off the United Arab threat of Hellas
a No. 9 like Karim Benzema or Olivier progress from the group, have been Emirates to book a spot in Verona’s Ajdin
Giroud than to be the focal point but whether they can go drawn a tough the inter-continental Hrustic, as
himself – then his talent will do the rest. further than the round of group and playoffs with Peru, well as
BREAKOUT TALENT: Aurelien 16 may require some luck there and that captain Mat
Tchouameni – It is hard to call of the draw. Defeated in match Ryan, the
someone bought by Real Madrid for the quarterfinals. former
€80m a potential “breakout talent” – he Brighton and
has already very much broken out at TUNISIA Arsenal
club level – but Tchouameni is certainly goalkeeper
an outstanding young player who can Tunisia arrive at their who will take
show his strengths to the world in his sixth World Cup with low up the gloves in
first World Cup. Tchouameni has a expectations after Qatar.
similar profile to the injured Kante with squeezing through African But
a nack for interceptions, tackles and qualifying, and they will hope Arnold will
being in the right place, and he could their status as Group D need to pull
well be called upon to fill Kante’s shoes. underdogs helps lift the off something
PREDICTION: France can win this pressure to pull off a special to keep
World Cup if everything clicks, and they surprise. up that impressive
will surely go deep into the knockout They won record, and getting
rounds. It is a squad bursting with only two games
quality that will be too good for most. of five in this out of the group will
But results over the past 12 months year’s Africa count as a successful
show they are not quite the force they Cup of World Cup – anything
were, and Deschamps’ tinkering of Nations, more will be a welcome
systems and personnel suggests he is bonus.
still trying to find the right formula for
this evolving French side. Expect them one of PREDICTION: Getting out
to fall just short of retaining their which was of the group would be a
crown. Knocked out in the semifinals. against great achievement. Tunisia
lowly offer Australia a realistic
DENMARK Mauritania, chance of picking up three
while points, but overcoming
Denmark are quietly confident qualification France or Denmark will be
about their chances at this World Cup, for the World a tough task. Pinching a
and so they should be: last month they Cup was not Mbappe
beat France 2-0 to complete a home- much more (left) and draw from their opening
and-away double of victories over the impressive. Tchouameni game against a French
world champions in the Nations They managed of France. side who have lacked
League. cohesion in recent times
to edge out Mali could give the Socceroos a
It followed a peerless World Cup over two legs route out of Group D, but it
qualification in which the Danes thanks to a would be a surprise.
racked up goals against decent sides single Malian Knocked out in the group
like Austria and Israel, winning their own goal, and stage.
first nine games and conceding only
once until losing a dead rubber against
Scotland in their final match.

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With South America conquered, Argentina eye world domination
ARGENTINA’S nearly three PESSIMISM surrounds Mexico as they
decades of pain and run of gear up for the World Cup after
tearful losses in major inconsistency in qualifying and warm-up
finals came to an end last matches.
year when they won the Copa
America and Lionel Scaloni’s team Despite finishing second in the eight-
will head to the World Cup by taking team CONCACAF qulifiers behind Canada,
confidence from that triumph in Gerardo “Tata” Martino’s side drew
Brazil. criticism for the performances, with their
Having last lost at the 2019 Copa toothless attack posing a major concern.
America, La Albiceleste fly into Qatar
on the back of a 35-match unbeaten Mexico have averaged one goal per
streak and as one of the firm game in their 15 competitive matches
favourites to break Europe’s 16-year and friendlies in 2022.
stranglehold on the World Cup.
Much of the credit for winning a El Tri fans and a large section of the
major final after six failed attempts Mexican football media continue to
goes to Scaloni, the 44-year-old who question their Argentinian coach, who is
rose from the role of assistant to under immense pressure to turn around
doomed manager Jorge Sampaoli, to their fortunes.
caretaker, and eventually permanent A mural of Lionel Scaloni in Pujato, Argentina. Pujato, a small town
boss. in central-eastern Argentina, 40km from Rosario, venerates the But Martino believes the pessimism
Albiceleste coach Scaloni, its prodigal son, and its residents dream will only motivate the team to prove the
The Argentine FA entrusted the of him winning the World Cup in Qatar. – AFPPIX critics wrong.
rebuilding project to Scaloni who
took over after their 2018 World Cup “If someone is a pessimist, they
exit in the last 16 and with him at the shouldn’t change their opinion if this
helm Argentina followed up the 2021 extension through to the 2026 World came young, hungry hopefuls as through injury in the Copa America team does well at the World Cup,“ Martino
Copa win by comfortably beating Cup. Scaloni implemented his vision for a semis and final. said.
Euro winners Italy in June’s “Whatever has to be in the World successful team that would later be
Finalissima. Cup (it will be), but we are going to nicknamed La Scaloneta – the house “Scaloni is one of us,” Messi said. “Perhaps they’ll change their mind
That victory was impressive not leave every last drop of sweat (out Scaloni built. “He gave us confidence, he was briefly. But, yes, the environment around
just because of their style and the 3-0 there).” Their possession-based game bringing in new people, he always the team is absolutely one of pessimism.
scoreline but more so because South Argentina had been a top heavy freed Lionel Messi to be involved knew what he wanted and we grew.
American teams were not playing side for years with a luxury of further up the pitch where he is most From the Copa America 2019, we “I tend to believe that will strengthen
competitive matches against their options to choose from in attack but lethal. took a leap.” the group internally. And the way things
European counterparts following were let down by a defence and Their talisman has been are going, this pessimism will make us
the advent of the Nations League. midfield that leaked goals. Scaloni’s encouraged by Scaloni’s changes Messi is the sole surviving stronger before we play a World Cup.”
“I hope that people identify with first order of business was changing and tactical acumen, growing more member from that starting lineup at
this team,” Scaloni said after he was that. determined to perform well for the Maracana Stadium. But this Mexico will be looking to end a 36-
recently rewarded with a contract Out went ageing players and in Argentina and even playing time he has the support of a squad year wait for a place in the quarterfinals,
built by Scaloni to win not just having reached the last 16 in each of the
matches, but titles. – Reuters previous seven editions.

They face a stern test in Group C,
where they are paired alongside
Argentina, Saudi Arabia and Poland. –
Reuters

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THE build-up to Saudi Arabia’s sixth World Cup has Trouble with the Bleus
been marked by an uncharacteristic lack of drama More questions than answers for holders France
amid the stability brought to the national team by the
calm coaching of Herve Renard. FRANCE head into
Previous preparations have seen players forced to the World Cup Federation has also been subjected to an struggling to rediscover the spark that guided
with more audit commissioned by the Sports Ministry them to a perfectly mastered Nations League
adjust to new coaching regimes installed in the questions than over working conditions amid claims of triumph last season, helping Les Bleus put the
months leading up to the finals, but in Renard the disappointment of a last-16 exit at the European
Saudis have found a manager who has brought a sexual harassment and bullying. The
level-headed approach to their often chaotic environs. answers after their federation has denied the allegations. Championship behind them.
The Frenchman, who took over from Argentine build-up to the On the pitch, Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema and
Juan Antonio Pizzi in 2019, steered the Saudis through tournament was marred France have Mbappe might have the potential to form the
Asia’s preliminaries with relative comfort, his team by injuries, poor results been most formidable attacking lineup in the game
picking up six wins in their first seven games in the and off-field distractions. but their partnership has been taking time to
final phase before losing to Japan. The defending gel.
Renard’s squad, like those of the majority of his champions have had a While Benzema was out injured in
predecessors, is entirely home-based, with the dismal Nations League France’s last two Nations League games,
financial clout of the Saudi Pro League ensuring few of campaign, just salvaging veteran Olivier Giroud earned a recall from
the country’s leading players show any desire to their place in the top tier at Didier Deschamps and made the most of
venture overseas. the end of an it, earning Mbappe’s praise.
Saudi Arabia have a dismal track record in their injury- “We managed to combine, to speak
opening games in World Cups and many in Renard’s the same football, it was satisfying,”
squad will still be haunted by the 5-0 thrashing they Mbappe said. “A plus for us? Of course he
suffered at the hands of 2018 hosts Russia. is. When you are the second-best striker
It followed a pattern of poor starts which includes in the French team if you are not a plus
an 8-0 pummelling by Germany in 2002 in a run that you will never be a plus.”
has never seen Saudi France take on Denmark, Australia
Arabia win their and Tunisia in Group D. They are
opening game of a expected to go through, even if they lost to
World Cup. Denmark in their last meeting when their
The fact that they back line showed more signs of nerves.
kick off their 2022 campaign Deschamps needs to fix the defence and
against Lionel Messi’s Argentina will decide, for good, whether he will play
trigger expectations of another heavy with four defenders or three
loss although Renard has been working hard on centrebacks and two wing backs.
giving his side greater defensive solidity. ravaged The length of the injury list
But it is unlikely that will be enough to prevent month in September. might make the decision for
another early World Cup exit. – Reuters Key midfielders N’Golo the coach, who can win the
Kante and Paul Pogba, World Cup for a third time –
Lewa leads Poles who played pivotal once as a player and
into combat roles in France’s twice as manager
victorious campaign – like Brazil’s
in 2018, have been Mario Zagallo
ruled out due to who lifted
ROBERT LEWANDOWSKI will lead Poland’s World injuries. the trophy
Cup campaign with Barcelona’s goalscoring Kylian Mbappe twice as a
machine among the 26-man squad for Qatar is in the midst of a player
named by coach Czeslaw Michniewicz on Thursday. media storm over and once
The selection process was “the most important reports he wanted as head
decision of my life” Michniewicz said, revealing he to leave Paris St coach. –
had run his picks past Lewandowski. Germain less than Reuters
“None of the 26 are going there for the four months after
atmosphere,” he added. extending his
“Each one is at such a level and such an ability contract with the
that I can count on them at any time.” French
A lot will be counting on Lewandowski with champions. The
Poland in a group containing Lionel Messi’s striker has now
Argentina, Saudi Arabia and Mexico against whom said he is
they open their campaign on Nov 22. happy at PSG
Lewandowski has yet to make his mark at a and never
World Cup, and remains undoubtedly the key to asked to
Poland’s destiny. leave in
The 34-year-old scored nine times in as many January. France’s Paul
Pogba (right)
outings as Poland punched their ticket to Qatar, The
taking his haul to 25 goals in 19 games across the French and N’golo
last two World Cup qualifying campaigns. Football Kante.
Poland qualified for the World Cup by beating
Sweden in a playoff in March.
Their mission is to erase the memory of their Defiant Danes Tunisia rely on the familiar
dream of glory
tame group stage departure in 2018, with 1986 the TUNISIA will rely on familiar stadiums and their
last time they made it into the knockout phase. – MANY teams head for the World football that blends individual passionate fans in Qatar to achieve what has eluded
Reuters Cup more in hope than expectation brilliance with a rock-solid them in more than 40 years as they seek to reach the
but Denmark can point to previous organisation that will be hard to World Cup second round for the first time.
NDoowgnreUantdeexrpectations beat in Qatar.
“There are nearly 35,000 Tunisians living in Qatar
who will follow the national team matches, in addition
to about 6,000 who will come from Europe, the United
occasions when they have States and Canada,” Aymen Sassi, Tunisia’s fan leader in
overcome seemingly The hallmark of his team is the Qatar, told Reuters.
AUSTRALIA is sometimes through ambition or ingenuity. insurmountable odds and say that kind of intelligence and tactical “Tunisians living in neighbouring countries such as
known as “The Lucky Country” Socceroos coach Graham they are genuinely in with a shout flexibility that is invaluable in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait will also attend.”
and the Socceroos look like Arnold has exactly the opposite of winning the trophy. cauldron of tournament football, A runners-up spot at the Arab Cup did not spare
needing a major dose of good problem with proven This, after all, is the nation that coupled with a desire for Tunisia coach Mondher Kebaier the axe as he lost his
fortune if they are to get out of international quality thin on the was only admitted to Euro 92 in continuous improvement. job in January after the Carthage Eagles were
Group D on their fifth successive ground and barely any of his Sweden at the last minute “For me, it’s all about the quality eliminated from the Africa Cup of Nations in the
visit to the World Cup. players getting regular starts in following the exclusion of the of the players and putting the team quarterfinals.
Rarely can an Australia team the world’s top leagues. former Yugoslavia. They went on to together in a way so we can His assistant, Jalel Kadri, took charge and led Tunisia
have headed to the global Australian teams have always win it. compete in different ways against to a place at the World Cup following a win over Mali in
showpiece with lower offered plenty of physicality and In more recent times, it is the different opponents,” Hjulmand told the African qualifiers playoffs.
expectations after an unstinting effort but that is team that bounced back from the Reuters. “We know that the task ahead is difficult, but I have
underwhelming qualifying unlikely to be enough in a traumatic loss of talisman Christian “We must always try to improve confidence in our group. We are aiming high; there is
campaign that went down to tough group which also Eriksen to a heart attack in their every aspect of the game… we no room for pessimism,” Kadri said.
the wire and culminated in a included world champions Euro 2020 opener against Finland, have some principles on defending “I am confident that we will perform excellently and
penalty shootout victory over France, Euro 2020 semifinalists only to miraculously get out of their but we would like to be more achieve our goals.
Peru. Denmark and Tunisia. group and make it all the way to dominant in some games,” he “There are teams that are better than us only on
“The Lucky Country” was Goals will be at a premium in the semifinals where they narrowly added. paper and we must prepare well,” he added.
coined by Donald Horne in his Qatar and even the conservative lost to England. The Danes will contest Group D On paper, Tunisia’s realistic chance of grabbing only
1964 book of the same name, Arnold might be tempted to let Since taking the reins in 2020, against Tunisia, France and Australia their third World Cup victory could come against
which criticised Australia for youth have its head if his team’s Kasper Hjulmand has the Danish and will enter the tournament with Australia. They will also hope to spring some surprises
thriving because of its wealth of struggles in front of goal national team playing a their dream of winning it very against Denmark or France if they are to go through. –
natural resources rather than continue. – Reuters breathtaking style of attacking much alive. – Reuters Reuters

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World Cup Preview – Group C
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World Cup Preview – Group D
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The house that Scaloni built
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TUESDAY • NOVEMBER 15, 2022 Trouble with
the Bleus page 23

GROUP A GROUP B GROUP C GROUP D GROUP E GROUP F GROUP G GROUP H

Qatar England Argentina France Spain Belgium Brazil Portugal
Ghana
Ecuador Iran Saudi Arabia Australia Costa Rica Canada Serbia Uruguay
South Korea
Senegal USA Mexico Denmark Germany Morocco Switzerland

Netherlands Wales Poland Tunisia Japan Croatia Cameroon

Rumble in Qatar
Biggest games of the group stage at the 2022 World Cup

█ LUKE BAKER intercontinental playoff tournament for the first time since his cardiac slip up however.
between Peru and arrest during Euro 2020 adds another element
THE FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 kicks Australia or UAE but Spain vs Germany
off on Monday as 32 teams aim to Denmark may prove to proceedings. (Mon Nov 28 3am)
reach the final and become world their toughest Group D
champions on Dec 18. foes. It will be a fourth Argentina vs Mexico Two European heavyweights who have
It’s the first time the World Cup will be held World Cup match (Sun Nov 27 3am) undergone something of rebuild over the past
in the Arab world and only the second to take between the sides, with couple of years clash in a mouth-watering
place in Asia, after Japan and South Korea an uninspiring 0-0 The only group-stage fixture between two Group E fixture. The World Cup will be a litmus
joint-hosted the event in 2002. draw in Russia four teams both currently in the top 10 of the FIFA test of just how far along both nations are as
years ago the most World Rankings, the Latin American derby they look to recapture former glories. With five
Plenty of the groups provide intrigue and recent clash, and between Argentina and Mexico could well wins between them, they certainly don’t lack
here’s some of the biggest matches of the Christian Eriksen decide who tops Group C. The sides are for history at the global showpiece and this
opening round to circle in your calendars (in potentially playing in game will be a rematch of the 2010 World Cup
chronological order and Malaysian time). a major relatively regular foes on semifinal when Spain triumphed 1-0 thanks to
the international Carles Puyol’s goal.
Senegal vs Netherlands Uruguay striker Luis stage and Mexico
(Tues Nov 22 12.01am) Suarez (left) and will be hunting a Ir(aWnevdsNUonvit3e0d States
first victory 3am)
The opening day of the World Cup kicks off Denmark midfielder over La
with hosts Qatar facing Ecuador but it’s Group Christian Eriksen. Albiceleste Perhaps unsurprisingly, given the complex
A’s second game that really sets the pulses since the 2004 geo-political relationship between the
racing. Senegal are the strongest of the five Copa countries, Iran and the United States have only
African representatives in Qatar – as proven by America, squared off in men’s football twice in their
their triumph at the Africa Cup of Nations having failed history. The first of those matches memorably
earlier this year and their two-legged victory in ten came at the 1998 World Cup – with a delicately
over Egypt to reach the World Cup – and a attempts choreographed pre-game ceremony including
game against three-time finalists Netherlands since. In what the Iranian players gifting white roses to the
is an enticing prospect that could also is likely Lionel Americans as a symbol of peace before Iran
include Sadio Mane coming up against Messi’s final triumphed 2-1 for a first-ever victory at a World
Liverpool teammate Virgil van Dijk. The World Cup, the Cup Finals. The match was described as the
winner of this contest will be in prime Argentines “most politically charged game in World Cup
position to qualify from Group A won’t history” and given that relations between the
want countries have been up and down ever since,
Belgium vs Canada to the 2022 encore promises to have its own
(Thurs Nov 24 3am) unique atmosphere.

Currently sitting at No. 2 in the FIFA Ghana vs Uruguay
World Rankings, Belgium are undoubtedly (Fri Dec 2 11pm)
a world-class side but one still lacking a
trophy as their much-vaunted “golden Another group-stage match with a
generation” continues to age. Roberto memorable World Cup history, Ghana and
Martinez’s side will be heavy favourites in Uruguay have only met once but it’s a game
their Group F opener against Canada but that will live in infamy. In the 2010 World Cup
just a second meeting in the sides’ history quarterfinals, the sides were locked at 1-1
– and a first in a competitive game – will approaching the end of extra-time when
provide plenty of excitement. The Dominic Adiyiah’s header was flying into the
Canadians are at a World Cup for only the goal, only for Uruguay striker Luis Suarez to
second time, after making their debut in blatantly save the shot with his hands. Suarez
1986, but have the talent to spring an was given a red card but Asamoah Gyan
upset. missed the subsequent penalty, Ghana lost the
shootout and heartbreakingly missed out on
France vs Denmark becoming the first African side in history to
(Sun Nov 27 12.01am) reach a World Cup semifinal. Suarez is surely
still public enemy number one in Ghana and
Not since Brazil in 1962 have the the fact he could be playing in the 2022
reigning World Cup winners defended rematch adds some extra spice to this Group H
their title but France will be looking to buck fixture.
that trend in Qatar. They begin with a game
against whichever team emerges from the The Independent

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