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BACK TO LIFE ... Preparations being made

at the Jurassic Research Centre in Penang as theme
parks and businesses nationwide gear up to reopen
to the public, in line with easing of movement
restrictions. – MASRY CHE ANI/THESUN

Be rational
█ BY SHIVANI SUPRAMANI oKnow what to do to stay safe but
[email protected] don’t go overboard, experts advise

PETALING JAYA: It is essential to Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr are required at workplaces, it is
keep abreast of developments in Noor Hisham Abdullah said last week the unnecessary to screen all employees
Covid-19 prevention strategies, devices not only fail to meet required for infection.
but there is no need to be standards for surface cleaning, but could “Screening is necessary only for
screened at whim. even cause health problems. those who exhibit Covid-19
symptoms.”
The best way to stay safe is to take the Koh commended the government for He cited an advisory from the
advice of health authorities, said medical its efforts in providing daily updates and Health Ministry stating that a person
experts and business groups. ensuring that advice and who has already tested positive for
recommendations on how to stay safe are Covid-19 should not be screened
Malaysian Medical Association easily available on the MySejahtera app again for another three months.
president Dr Koh Kar Chai said everyone and the Health Ministry website. “Continuous testing within this
should take note of recommendations by period may yield positive results
health authorities. “There is also a helpline that one can again but there are only remnants of
call for more information.” the virus in the body. These
“Many are not getting their information remnants are no longer contagious
from the right sources despite the Koh said there is no necessity to and therefore not harmful.”
abundance of data from the Health sterilise large areas. Syed Hussain added that in the
Ministry,” Koh told theSun. Klang Valley, only those who work in
“Regularly mopping the floor, the manufacturing, mining and
As a result, he said people fall for false sanitising surfaces that are frequently quarrying sectors are required to
claims and start buying nano spray devices touched such as the stair rails and lift be screened twice a week.
or installing sanitation booths. buttons, and wiping down furniture and However, all employers are Turn to
table tops with soap and disinfectant is
“These are not of much use and sufficient,” he said, adding that good required to conduct health —
therefore unnecessary. They will only give hygiene, vaccination and social distancing and temperature checks at
people a false sense of security.” are also essential. page 4

Koh pointed out that in a pandemic, Malaysian Employers Federation workplace entry points.
there would always be opportunists who president Datuk Dr Syed Hussain Syed
take advantage of the situation. Husman said while temperature checks

“It is important that people educate
themselves.”

He was responding to recent comments
on the use of nano spray devices, a trend
that has been labelled as “lackadaisical”.

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ALISHA NUR MOHD NOOR ATTHE DEWAN RAKYAT

807 booked for driving against traffic

o Behaviour attributed to influence of alcohol, drugs influence continues to happen?” attitude (towards drink driving).”
He cited a case on Sept 6 that led to a lorry Wee said a total of 2,560 road fatalities were
KUALA LUMPUR: Some Malaysians are Wee was responding to a question from Syed
reckless by driving against traffic. Since January, Ibrahim Syed Noh (PH-Ledang), who wanted ramming into five cars. The lorry driver was reported from January to July this year and of
a total of 807 drivers have been caught going in statistics on road accidents caused by people drinking just before he took to the wheel. Syed that, only 11 cases were attributed to drugs or
the wrong direction. driving against traffic flow and the measures the Ibrahim wanted to know if there are plans to alcohol.
authorities are taking to curb such behaviour. impose heavier punishments for such offences.
Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka On another matter, Wee refuted reports that
Siong said 29 people have been killed in the Syed Ibrahim said in Malacca, a total of 31 Wee pointed out that the Road Transport Act senior citizens aged 70 and above have been
process. Another 17 ended up with serious such cases were reported from January to April, 1987 was amended in October last year to ordered to surrender their driver’s licences.
injuries while 49 escaped with minor wounds. and action has been taken against all of them. provide for heavier penalties for traffic offences,
particularly for those who have been driving “The ministry has never given such an order,”
He attributed the bad behaviour to the “But are there any plans by the government to under the influence of alcohol and drugs. he said, citing the example of Langkawi member
influence of alcohol or drugs. enforce stricter measures since driving under the of Parliament Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, who
“The heavier penalties will act as a deterrent at the age of 96, is still a better driver than many.
and ensure that drivers abide by the law. As a
result, many Malaysians have changed their “Our stand is that competence on the road is
not based on age.”

Auditor-General Datuk Nik Azman Nik Abdul Majid (right) presenting a copy of the Auditor-General’s Report 2019 Forget mega projects,
Series 2 to Public Accounts Committee chairman Wong Kah Woh at the Parliament building yesterday. – BERNAMAPIX focus on people’s
needs: Anwar

Auditor’s report finds TVET programme short of target THE government should review, and if necessary,
defer the completion of existing mega projects and
TARGETS set for technical and vocational of 1% to 24.6% in the total intake of TVET Bernama reported. the launching of new ones, said Opposition Leader
education and training (TVET) programmes students from 2016 to 2020. The report also revealed that a total of Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
under the 11th Malaysia Plan have yet to be
achieved. “A total of 139,699 enrolled for the RM1.324 billion in student loans under the He said there is no reason for the government to
programme in 2016. Last year, only 99,589 Skills Development Fund Corporation and continue with big projects under the 12th Malaysia
According to the Auditor-General’s Report signed up.” RM443.63 million under the Federal Plan (12MP) when many Malaysians are still
2019 Series 2, weaknesses were found in the Education Loan Revolving Fund have yet to struggling to make ends meet, with some living in
management of the programme in terms of The report said there were also not be repaid. poverty.
delivery and accreditation, certification, enough graduates from the TVET programme
assessment of competencies of the teaching to fill all jobs available. The audit involves an evaluation of the “What is the benefit of continuing (with big
staff and the management of student management of TVET programmes under the projects) when people are hungry and
financing. For instance, it said, in the five years since it Education Ministry, Higher Education Ministry unemployed?”
was implemented, it produced only 474,672 and Human Resources Ministry from 2016 to
It said there was also a “downward trend” graduates, thus filling up only 52.8% of the 2020. He said children are still not getting quality
900,000 jobs available in the same period, education, which is essential to transform the
country.
Pekan MP calls for return of GST
“If necessary, postpone those big projects, such
FORMER prime minister Datuk Seri Najib He said the GST was introduced to tackle administration after the 2018 general election. as airport projects and the East Coast Rail Link, and
Razak wants to see the goods and services tax the black economy that was estimated to be Najib explained that the GST is a take another look at the Mass Rapid Transit 3
(GST), a policy introduced by his worth RM300 billion at that time, equivalent to project.”
administration, make a comeback. about 25% of the gross domestic product consumption tax, which means that the more
(GDP). a person spends, the higher amount he pays in Anwar said the focus should be on improving the
The Pekan member of Parliament, who GST. “The rich and affluent who spend more quality of life of people in need, millions of whom
now sits as a government backbencher, He said the objective of the GST was to will pay more in GST.” are bumiputras, who should be given attention.
proposed that the government reintroduce the reduce the share of the black economy to 10%
GST as soon as the country gets over the of GDP. He said this was contrary to the “But this does not seem to have been stressed
pandemic, and the economy is on the road to “propaganda” sown by those who insisted that enough (in the 12MP).”
recovery. Najib said negative perceptions about GST the GST had been implemented to prey on
remain, given that it was cited as the cause of those in the low income group. He said it is not enough that allocations to
He said the move will help to narrow price increases. government-linked companies as well as contracts
income gaps, strengthen the government’s “Rather, the GST has contributed to the are producing millionaires (while the people
fiscal position and attract investors. He pointed out that price increases prevail government’s fiscal surplus and some of the continue to suffer).
despite the fact that the GST was replaced by revenue collected has been returned to the
“On top of that, it will enable the the sales and services tax (SST) three years people, especially those in B40 and M40 “What is wrong if we focus our training, quality
government to reduce personal and corporate ago. “There has, in fact, been a more groups.” education and public health intiatives for the rural
taxes.” significant increase in prices of goods and and urban poor, the majority of whom are
services under the SST than under the GST.” To prove his point, he said that with the bumiputras.”
Najib said the revenue collected through implementation of the GST, he was able to
GST could be distributed to those in the B40 The GST was abolished and the SST announce a special annual salary increase for When presenting the 12MP for debate on
and M40 income groups in the form of cash aid. introduced by the Pakatan Harapan all civil servants in 2018. Monday, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri
Yaakob said that among other things, the plan
would focus on continuing existing development
projects and launching new ones to stimulate
economic growth.

He said this is a strategy to bridge development
gaps between regions and help improve the
people’s well-being.

‘Not apt time to hike fines
for errant employers’

THE move to raise fines for employers who fail to
comply with Act 446 (Workers’ Minimum Standards
of Housing and Amenities Act 1990) is not suitable
to be implemented at present, according to Human
Resources Minister Datuk Seri M Saravanan.

He said this was based on the current state of the
country’s economy with a labour shortage crisis
faced by many companies as a result of movement
control orders (MCO), Bernama reported.

“Before the first MCO, the number of foreign
workers contributing to Socso (Social Security
Organisation) was 1.8 million, but today, just within
a year, the figure has dropped to 1.1 million,
showing that the country is really facing a labour
shortage crisis.

“If we want to revive the economy, we have to
increase productivity and for that, we need
manpower, and in this situation, it is probably not a
suitable time to raise fines,” he said in reply to Datuk
Che Abdullah Mat Nawi (PAS-Tumpat).

At present, each violation of the act could cause
the employer to face a fine of RM50,000.

Saravanan said 940 investigation papers had
been opened against employers in various sectors
between June 2020 and August this year.

“A total of 618 compound fines had also been
issued for various offences such as failure to meet
the minimum standard of accommodation
including beds, mattresses and pillows for workers.”

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COMMENT byYeoh Guan Jin

Make the roads safe for motorcyclists too

LIFE and limb are at risk for anyone on the Sadly, majority of the victims are young and without a licence. stubbornly weave around cars and lorries on
road. However, the risk rises exponentially for a most of them are in the B40 or low income Over and above that, there is an urgent need the highway.
motorcyclist. He is 28 times more likely to be households.
killed in a road accident than an occupant in a to improve road conditions. As our MPs debate Yet fatalities among those who ride on the
passenger vehicle. Road accidents are caused by many factors. the government’s proposal for the 12th highway far outstrip those who use the
It can be poor road conditions, unsafe vehicles Malaysia Plan perhaps attention can be given to motorcycle lanes. For instance, there were three
The truth is that we don’t actually need or plain bad attitude of driver and riders. a longstanding proposal by Miros for more fatalities on the motorcycle lane in 2017,
numbers to tell us that allowing a person to motorcycle lanes along federal and state roads. compared with 13 on the highway – a 433% rise
move at top speed on two wheels is an Education is a start but community support in risk level. In the following year, there were no
invitation to injury and death. It’s just logic. is essential to ensure its success. Road Safety Experience has shown that this helps to fatalities on the motorcycle lane but four were
Education was introduced in primary school in alleviate the risk to motorcyclists. A 2015 study recorded on the highway.
Nonetheless, the numbers are alarming. Just 2009 under a collaboration among the by Miros indicated that the risk of road
last year, 3,118 motorcyclists lost their lives Education and Transport Ministries, the Road accidents for “kapcai” dropped by 90% on lanes A Miros study shows that before motorcycle
while on the road, accounting for 67% of all road Safety Department and Miros. dedicated to them. lanes were introduced in the 1970s, 70 to 80
fatalities. That works out to more than eight motorcyclists were killed on the Federal
riders killed each day, according to statistics However, the lack of parental and The Federal Highway is a good case study. It Highway each year. There is a sound argument
from the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety community support has diluted its impact. has been estimated that 88% of motorcyclists in favour of keeping the cars, lorries and buses
Research (Miros). Children continue to ride within their travelling between Klang and Kuala Lumpur away from motorcycles.
residential areas for short trips or to run errants now use the motorcycle lanes, against 12% who
‘National Energy
Policy crucial guide All eager for reopening
for stakeholders’ of business

KUALA LUMPUR: The National Energy Policy o Hoteliers and restaurant operators Universiti Tun Abdul Razak “However, we now face
that will be introduced in the 12th Malaysia Plan upbeat but economists do not see quick economist Dr Barjoyai Bardai said manpower shortage as about 30% of
(12MP) serves as an important guide for energy upturn for tourism sector there is unlikely to be a sudden our staff have returned to their home
stakeholders to move forward, according to an influx of travellers. He expected the countries,” he said.
academician. █ BY RAJVINDER SINGH badly hit by the Covid-19 tourism business to see a gain of
[email protected] pandemic. It will also usher in a only about 10% initially but said the “We have tried to employ locals
Assoc Prof Dr Mohd Hanif Yaacob of strong demand for budget volume could later rise to 50% but the uptake has only been 2% and
Universiti Putra Malaysia said a clear guide on PETALING JAYA: Spirits are high hotels,” he told theSun. depending on the SOP introduced below. We are forced to change our
the transition from fossil-based energy to in the business community as the for inter-state travel. business model to meet the changes
renewable energy would help the stakeholders lifting of the ban on inter-state However, he said, the pick-up that have come with Covid-19,” he
to know the incentives or support to be travel approaches. for tourism will only come later. Barjoyai said the services sector, said.
provided by the government. Hoteliers and restaurant “People are still worried about that includes restaurants, hotels,
operators are anticipating a pick- Covid-19 infection. Not everyone airlines and logistics will see Jawahar said of the 12,500
“All developed countries have set several up in business while an will want to travel just yet,” he benefits – directly or indirectly. members of the association, about
clear benchmarks on the transition from fossil- economist expects to see a revival said. 1,700 have already closed down.
based to renewable energy. of the tourism sector, albeit a However, he said, it is left to be
slow one. “Many people, especially seen how long before the benefits He said even customers have
“In the future, issues relating to energy will Last Saturday, Senior Minister those in the B40 group have been trickle down to every sector. changed their dining habits. “People
revolve around sustainability and managing for Defence Datuk Seri badly hit by the economic used to spend up to two hours at the
climate change. These are all the main factors Hishammuddin Hussein downturn. Previously, they might “Given that the services sector restaurant, chatting with friends, but
that will lead to the energy transition,” the announced that the ban on have made short visits to other accounts for 55% to 60% of the gross now they only come for a meal and a
sensors and nanotechnology specialist told interstate travel is expected to be states, but many do not have the domestic product (GDP), the faster cup of tea and are done within 30
Bernama. lifted in three weeks after the money to spend now,” he added. tourism picks up, the better it is for minutes,” he said.
Covid-19 vaccination rate hits the economy,” Barjoyai told theSun.
Mohd Hanif said some of the world’s oil 90%. Sri Ganesh said the standard He said spending pattern are also
producers had also shifted their focus towards Malaysian Budget and operating procedures (SOP) Nonetheless, he said, things have different. “People who used to
renewable energy sources and the same effort Business Hotel Association must be clearly defined. “The changed and the government has to spend RM15 to RM20 on each visit
was also being implemented by national oil deputy president Dr Sri Ganesh government must also ensure develop a plan to deal with this are spending less than RM10 now.”
company Petronas. Michiel expects more people to that tourist spots are opened. change, especially for the services
travel back to their hometowns. Otherwise, people will not make sector, which is a major component Jawahar said this has forced
He also suggested that more engagement “This will be good for the out-of-state visits,” he said. of the economy. “It can no longer be restaurant owners to cut cost by not
sessions be held between stakeholders, smaller towns that have been business as usual,” he added. providing additional services. He
scientists and the government in order to come He said the SOP for dining-in said this is also to discourage
up with a comprehensive and realistic policy. at restaurants should also be Malaysian Muslim Restaurant customers from spending too much
relaxed so that families can eat Owners Association president time at the restaurant.
“Energy suppliers should also be involved together. Datuk Jawahar Ali said the food and
because they know the realities of the existing beverage business is good but not The TV screen used to be a major
business and technology. It will also ensure that back to normal yet. He said feature in Indian-Muslim
the change from conventional to a more members have already reported a restaurant, and many patrons drop
sustainable energy will be a widely welcomed pick-up in Langkawi, Penang and in to watch English Premier League
move,” he said. the Klang Valley. matches, but that is now a thing of
the past.
Meanwhile, Association of Water and Energy
Research Malaysia president S Piapakaran said
the proposed construction of an integrated
wastewater treatment plant would be able to
help the industrial sector reduce water
treatment costs. – Bernama

12MP a step forward to
resolving MA63 issues: Expert

WET SPELL ... The Malaysian Meteorological Department expects the country to experience more frequent thunderstorms KUCHING: Prime Minister Datuk meaning of the Malaysian Family
and downpours in the evening and early night during the inter-monsoon period between now and the end of October. Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob’s concept touted by the prime
– BERNAMAPIX commitment to resolve issues minister,” he told Bernama.
relating to Sabah and Sarawak’s
claims based on the Malaysia Jeniri said if the demands under
Agreement 1963 (MA63) is a clear MA63 could be realised soon, it will
reflection of the federal give the current state government an
government’s determination to advantage in its preparations for the
settle the matter conclusively. next state election. “This (resolving
the MA63 issue) will also affect how
National Council of Professors the people in the state react in the
senior fellow Dr Jeniri Amir said next election,” he said.
Ismail Sabri, who touched on the
matter when tabling the 12th Under the 12MP, Jeniri said, the
Malaysia Plan (RMK12) on Monday, prime minister had also expressed
had taken another step forward in his commitment towards Sabah and
further strengthening the Sarawak’s development and to
relationship between Sabah, bridge the socio-economic gap
Sarawak and the peninsula. between the two states and
Peninsular Malaysia.
“Efforts to resolve issues relating
to MA63 cannot be delayed any “I’m confident that if all these
longer because they have been projects are implemented effectively
discussed for a long time. A concrete with no leakages, there will be
solution must be found. positive spillover effects on the
people in the two states in addition
“It (the solution) will not only to improving the quality of life and
please the people of Sabah and the standard of living of the urban
Sarawak but also show the true and rural population.”

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Follow govt
measures

He said employers should
observe standard operating
procedures (SOP) strictly as From
directed by the authorities, or
risk being ordered to suspend front
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operations. o Treatment equally expensive at public hospitals but
“Employees who show symptoms government fully or heavily subsidises bills of patients
should be sent for tests at once. Employers can Kuljit said the treatment for Covid-19,
be severely penalised for violating this particularly when a long-term admission at
requirement.” intensive care unit is necessary, is costly at
On the use of nano spray devices, Syed private as well as public hospitals.
Hussain said it is best to take measures █ BY SHIVANI SUPRAMANI equipment and manpower at public hospitals,”
recommended by the government. [email protected] Kuljit told theSun. “At private hospitals, bills are itemised and
He acknowledged there is a tendency PETALING JAYA: Medical treatment is patients would know the cost of each item and
among employees to breach the SOP, such as expensive, whether it is at a public hospital or a He was commenting on a claim by Wangsa treatment,” he said.
not wearing face masks because of alleged private facility. Maju MP Datin Paduka Tan Yee Kew that a
discomfort. Covid-19 patient had been slapped with a “It is equally expensive at a public hospital.
“Therefore, strict supervision at all times is The only difference is that a patient has to RM400,000 bill after being warded at a private The only difference is that the cost is fully or
essential.” pay at a private hospital while the government hospital. heavily subsidised by the government.”
He also advised employers to take foots the bill at public hospitals, according to the
advantage of the information provided on the Association of Private Hospitals Malaysia Bayan Baru MP Sim Tze Tzin later proposed He said the cost of manpower for the
Health Ministry website, by the media and in (APHM). that the government uses Section 26 of the healthcare system and training for its personnel,
the MySejahtera app. Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases as well as infrastructure and maintenance, run
“Websites such as In defence of private hospitals being singled Act to order private health facilities to help in into billions of ringgit.
https://covidnow.moh.gov.my/ are a useful out for allegedly overcharging, APHM president the Covid-19 war to ease pressure on
source of information on current statistics Datuk Dr Kuljit Singh said most medical government hospitals. “However, a patient who chooses a
related to Covid-19,” he added. equipment and medication have to be imported government hospital is not made aware of such
and payments are made at the prevailing In response to Tan’s claim, Health Minister costs ‘because there is no price tag attached.’
More new tech exchange rate. Khairy Jamaluddin said the government looks at
investments needed each case on its own merit to determine if it “They only pay a nominal sum for the
“Medicare is a huge expense for the could reimburse a patient who has been forced treatment, while patients at private hospitals are
government. Billions of ringgit are spent on to seek treatment for Covid-19 at a private aware of the full cost.”
hospital.
He agreed with Khairy’s statement that the
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia needs more ALL GOOD ... Orang Asli Punan Langam Meripin (left) government should examine each application
investments in new technologies, including and Budi Chentek give the thumbs up while holding for reimbursement on a case-by-case basis.
in the development of digital systems that their vaccination cards at Sekolah Kebangsaan Punan,
will strengthen the country’s economic Mersing in Johor. – BERNAMAPIX On a proposal for private hospitals to help in
growth under the 12th Malaysia Plan the Covid-19 war, Kuljit said private health
(12MP). facilities are already taking in non-Covid-19
patients decanted from public hospitals.
Statistics Department chief statistician
Datuk Seri Mohd Uzir Mahidin said the He said up to September, more than 3,000
country no longer needed infrastructure non-Covid-19 patients in the Greater Klang
investments. Valley have been transferred from public to
private hospitals and charges are based on a
Instead, it is more likely to benefit from budget provided by the Finance Ministry.
investments that would enhance the
digitalisation of the economic sector. “Therefore, there is no reason to invoke
Section 26 of the Prevention and Control of
“The type of investments that the Infectious Diseases Act.”
country needs right now is in the form of the
provision of digitisation systems that will Federation of Malaysian Consumers
enable us to implement automation Associations secretary-general Datuk Dr Paul
processes,” he said on Bernama TV Ruang Selvaraj said fees charged by private hospitals
Bicara programme on Monday night. should be regulated.

Mohd Uzir said the 12MP is a long-term He said in times of crises, such as the
plan drawn up at the macro level, taking pandemic, there should be a mechanism to
into account Malaysia’s aspiration of require private hospitals to assist by taking in
becoming a developed nation. patients from government facilities.

“After this, a group will outline each Consumers Association of Penang president
policy at the micro level and draw up an Mohideen Abdul Kader said the government
implementation plan that will be carried should consider auditing the charges of private
out by stakeholders in ministries and hospitals.
agencies.
“Medical care should not be a commodity to
“The Statistics Department of Malaysia make money,” he said.
will try to produce more ‘bottom-up’
statistics at district and sub-division levels Parents, teachers question move to extend school term
that will highlight the issues faced by local
communities.” KUALA LUMPUR: The Education Ministry’s to facilitate teachers to assess the competency for the first two months of next year before
decision to extend the current academic levels of students, particularly those who are moving to a higher level in March.
calendar for schools to February 2022 has taken having trouble following the home-based
parents and teachers by surprise with many of teaching and learning sessions, Bernama Education Minister Datuk Dr Radzi Jidin
them questioning the rationale behind the reported. announced earlier this month that the 2022
move. academic year for schools will begin in March
However, some parents are saying that and this year’s school term would be extended
The extension of this year’s school term was students would have to remain in the same class to February.

19 PERLIS 1,088 KELANTAN C VID-19 Total 2,220,526
819 KEDAH UPDATE concafisremsed
895 PENANG
As of noon yesterday Total

3 LABUAN ac�ve cases cNaesews 11,332

TERENGGANU 629 177,560

678 PERAK Total
recoveries Current
1,231 SELANGOR PAHANG 677 recovery 90.34%
240 K.LUMPUR 2,005,942
19 PUTRAJAYA 965 SABAH rate
89 N.SEMBILAN
303 MALACCA SARAWAK 2,358 Death 5,097Brought
toll
-in-Dead
25,695

JOHOR 1,319 PROGRESS STATISTICS FOR THE NATIONAL COVID-19 IMMUNISATION PROGRAMME
As of September 27
Received second doses

23,007,292 19,784,628

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Police completing probe on former athlete

█ BY CHARLES RAMENDRAN papers for the case had been referred completed,” he said. The former sports official said the shocked to learn that ownership of
[email protected] to the Attorney-General’s Chambers Noor Dellhan said the case has retired athlete, who was born in the property had been transferred
KUALA LUMPUR: Police are in the (AGC) and were returned to police China, had in 2012 sought his help to to the former athlete’s name
final stages of investigations into a for further action. been classified as cheating under buy the property, a shoplot in Seri without Shen-Nern or his
former athlete who allegedly took Section 420 of the Penal Code. Petaling. knowledge.
possession of a jointly purchased “The AGC has given us new
property from the disabled daughter instructions related to expert findings Sieh, 82, had lodged a police He said he paid RM1.46 million for Sieh added that since the shoplot
of ex-Olympic Council of Malaysia and reports which were required for report alleging a 45-year-old the shoplot and assisted the was acquired, he had allowed the
secretary-general Datuk Sieh Kok Chi. the case. The AGC’s instructions are naturalised female athlete had forged ex-athlete to obtain a bank loan of ex-athlete to occupy it rent-free.
being carried out and the next course the signature of his 47-year-old RM1.5 million.
Dang Wangi police chief ACP of action will depend on the findings physically and intellectually-disabled It was learnt that police are
Noor Dellhan Yahaya told theSun of the relevant experts. Investigations daughter Shen-Nern to take full Sieh said he put Shen-Nern’s seeking expert opinions to ascertain
yesterday that the investigation are in the final stages and we will possession of a commercial property name down as joint owner of the if the signature of Shen-Nern on the
update the media when it is that was jointly acquired by both property with the athlete. ownership transfer documents was
parties. authentic or forged.
However, late last year, he was

Govt appeal against citizenship Rosmah’s bid to stay
ruling is fair, say lawyers corruption trial to be
heard Monday
o Decision of apex court needed to resolve conflict over Malaysian mothers with foreign spouses.
definition of ‘father’ in Federal Constitution Children born overseas to Malaysian fathers with PUTRAJAYA: Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor’s
foreign spouses or children born in Malaysia application to stay her ongoing corruption
█ BY ELWIN DAVA government’s decision to appeal, but in light of where either parent is a Malaysian may also trial pending disposal of her appeal against
[email protected] all these potentially conflicting decisions, inherit dual citizenship from both parents,” he the High Court’s dismissal of her bid to nullify
PETALING JAYA: The government has taken the Malaysia needs the apex court to resolve this explained. the trial proceedings, will be heard on
right step in filing an appeal against a High Court conflict, lay down the real position of the law and Monday.
decision on the granting of citizenship to the correct constitutional applicable According to National Council of Women’s
children born abroad to Malaysian women interpretations,” Nadiah added. Organisations president Tan Sri Sharifah Hapsah Both lawyer Datuk Akberdin Abdul Kader
married to foreigners. Syed Hasan Shahabudin, the concern is that the representing Rosmah and deputy public
The government recently announced that it High Court landmark judgement may be prosecutor Ahmad Akram Gharib, when
While it may seem like an injustice to women, would file an appeal against the Kuala Lumpur overturned by a higher court. contacted, confirmed that the stay application
it is fair that the government has sought to take High Court ruling that children born abroad to will be heard in the Court of Appeal.
the case to a higher court, said lawyer Nadiah Malaysian women married to foreigners are also “We note that the policy to discriminate
Nazri. entitled to citizenship. against mothers and not award citizenship to Meanwhile, Akberdin said the court fixed
children born to Malaysian mothers with Oct 13 for another case management of
Nadiah, a member of the Kuala Lumpur Bar Another lawyer, Kitson Foong, who also non-Malaysian fathers arose as a result of Rosmah’s appeals against the High Court’s
Committee Working Group for Statelessness and agreed that it was right for the government to file policymakers’ interpretation of the Federal decision in dismissing her application to
Citizenship Rights, acknowledged that it is an appeal, said the actual consequence of the Constitution, which arguably has changed over nullify her corruption trial over the Sarawak
especially unfair to women who have been High Court ruling can only be realised if the last three decades,” she said. schools solar hybrid project and to disqualify
eagerly expecting their children to be granted Parliament passes an amendment to the 2nd Datuk Seri Gopal Sri Ram as senior deputy
citizenship. Schedule, or if the High Court decision is upheld “We stress that the government’s actions and public prosecutor.
by the Federal Court. decisions must unequivocally prioritise the
However, she said there are “numerous needs of children, and the Federal Constitution The case management for the stay and the
conflicting rulings about the interpretation of the “The High Court decision does not prevail or cannot continue to be compromised and fail appeals came up before Court of Appeal
term ‘father’” in the 2nd Schedule, Part II, overrule precedents handed down by the children, women and families,” she added. deputy registrar Mohd Khairi Haron yesterday.
Sections 1(b) and 1(c) of the Federal Federal Court,” he said.
Constitution. According to YPolitic representative Aqil On Sept 24, Rosmah, the wife of former
Foong added the government’s rationale for Radzi, the government’s decision to appeal the prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak,
“Those rulings have resulted in a state of flux appealing the judgement is based on “national ruling is fair to some extent. lost her bid in the High Court to declare her
or uncertainty in the law at present. As a result, I security” concerns, particularly to prevent corruption trial a nullity as well as to remove
believe it is fair for the government to file an children born abroad from acquiring dual “In this case, the Home Minister stated that Sri Ram as lead prosecutor.
appeal so that the position can be fixed,” she told citizenship. the appeal was filed to prevent the government
theSun. from being held in contempt of court. In my In dismissing both Rosmah’s applications,
“However, this ‘dual citizenship’ argument is opinion, this is not merely because the children High Court Judge Mohamed Zaini Mazlan said
“I may not personally agree with the difficult to sustain as the issue is not only of Malaysian mothers should have the same the authorisation given by then attorney-
confined to children who are born overseas to automatic right to citizenship as the children of general Tan Sri Tommy Thomas to Sri Ram to
Malaysian fathers. This is so that their children conduct the criminal prosecution in Rosmah’s
have access to school, healthcare and everything case was without doubt validly done under
else that a Malaysian is entitled to,” he said. Section 376(3) of the Criminal Procedure
Code, in his capacity as public prosecutor.

He said Thomas had clearly stated that after
appointing Sri Ram to lead the prosecution in
the 1Malaysia Development Bhd cases, he had
subsequently authorised Sri Ram to conduct
the prosecution for the criminal cases against
Rosmah.

Rosmah filed the two applications at the
High Court on May 6, seeking to nullify her
entire trial, in a bid to be acquitted of all three
charges and also sought to remove Sri Ram as
lead prosecutor. – Bernama

TOUGH 13 training camps turned
MEASURES ... into satellite prisons
Cheras district
police chief Asst KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 13 camps under the
Comm National Service Training Programme have
Muhammad been converted into “satellite” prisons in a bid to
Idzam Jaafar (left) reduce congestion and Covid-19 infections at
destroying prisons nationwide.
confiscated items
at the Cheras Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ismail
district police Mohamed Said said the satellite prisons were to
headquarters in isolate new inmates before being transferred to
Kuala Lumpur main prisons.
yesterday.
– BERNAMAPIX “These temporary prisons are gazetted
under Section 3 of the Prisons Act 1995 as
Cops deny accepting RM10,000 bribe in drug case admission prisons,” he said during the oral
question-and-answer session in the Dewan
SEREMBAN: Three policemen pleaded not Halim, 40, and Mohd Khairum Yahya, 32, district police headquarters at the time of the Rakyat yesterday.
guilty in the sessions court here yesterday to claimed trial to having committed the alleged offence on Oct 17, 2017.
accepting a bribe of RM10,000 to change the offence four years ago, after the charge was He was replying to a question from Wan
offence of an individual for a reduced read out to them before justice Madihah They are alleged to have accepted the Hassan Mohd Ramli (PAS-Dungun), who asked
penalty under the Dangerous Drugs Act Harullah. bribe from an individual at a police post in about the government’s plan to solve
1952. Jempol as inducement to change the section overcrowding in prisons following a rapid
All three were attached to the narcotics under which the individual was charged, for outbreak of infections among inmates,
Sgt Vincent Yap, 54, and corporals Zulkifli criminal investigation division of the Jempol a reduced penalty under the Act. – Bernama especially Covid-19 infections.

As of Aug 25, Ismail said based on data from
the Malaysian Prisons Department, the total
number of inmates in prisons nationwide was
69,507, exceeding the capacity of 61,242.

He said the cumulative figure for Covid-19
positive cases among inmates and prison staff
was 51,123, including nine infants. – Bernama

6 theSUN ON WEDNESDAY | SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 LONG WAIT ... Residents of the Indian city of Siliguri waiting overnight on a sidewalk for Covid-19 vaccination at a government hospital. – AFPPIX
NEWS WITHOUT BORDERS
UK puts army on standby
China allows US amid acute fuel shortage
siblings home
o Fights break out at several petrol stations petrol stations say there are sufficient supplies
BEIJING: An American brother and sister of fuel but that the lack of truckers combined
BRIEFSbarred from exiting China since 2018 in an LONDON: British drivers expressed Scade, a 33-year-old delivery driver who with panic buying has drained the system.
apparent bid to pressure their father to frustration yesterday as they hunted for hours drove for hours searching for fuel in London.
return and face criminal allegations have or sat snarled in queues to fill their tanks after Such is the gravity of the situation that the
finally left the country, Beijing and gas stations in major cities ran dry due to a “They keep saying there is no shortage but British Medical Association has called for
Washington confirmed yesterday. trucker shortage that has prompted the I suppose everyone is panicking now,” said health workers to get priority access to fuel to
government to put the army on standby. Scade, who was filling up at a gas station in ensure the health service can operate.
Neither side gave a reason for the lifting London.
of an exit ban on Victor and Cynthia Liu. Queues of drivers snaked back from petrol The demand for fuel has meant that 50% to
stations that were still serving in major cities, Fights broke out at some English petrol 90% of pumps were dry in some areas of
The siblings’ release came shortly after the although dozens were closed with signs stations as drivers jostled for fuel. Britain, according the Petrol Retailers
US Justice Department last Friday saying they had no petrol or diesel. Association, which represents independent
announced a deal to defer prosecution of Medics said health workers should be fuel retailers that account for 65% of the 8,380
felony fraud charges against Huawei A post-Brexit shortage of lorry drivers, given priority to fill their cars to keep the UK stations.
executive Meng Wanzhou. exacerbated by a halt to truck-driving-licence health service working.
testing during Covid lockdowns, has sown The government on Sunday announced a
“We welcome Cynthia and Victor Liu’s chaos through supply chains, raising the An air of chaos has gripped the world’s fifth plan to issue temporary visas for 5,000 foreign
return to the United States on Sunday,” said a spectre of shortages and price hikes in the run largest economy in recent weeks as the truck drivers.
State Department spokesman. up to Christmas. shortage of truckers strained supply chains
and a spike in European wholesale natural gas But some Polish hauliers said that offer
A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng said a prices tipped energy companies into was laughable and that few would be likely to
also confirmed they had left China. limited number of military tanker drivers had bankruptcy. take it up.
been put on a state of readiness to be
Beijing said in 2018 that the siblings, deployed to deliver fuel if necessary. Retailers, truckers and logistics companies Hauliers, petrol stations and retailers say
along with their mother Sandra Han, were have warned that prices for everything from there are no quick fixes as the shortfall of truck
barred from leaving due to suspected “I can’t believe it, it’s crazy,” said David energy to Christmas gifts will have to rise. drivers – estimated at about 100,000 – was so
“economic crimes”. acute, and because transporting fuel
British ministers, fuel companies and demands additional training and licensing.
The New York Times quoted the siblings as – Reuters
saying they were being prevented from
leaving to compel their father, a former Singer convicted of sex crimes, faces life in prison
executive at a Chinese bank, to return to the
country and face criminal charges. WASHINGTON: R. Kelly was convicted by a singer’s music there, including the song Shut leeway to offer evidence that might otherwise
jury on Monday in his sex trafficking trial, Up. be too old to prosecute.
Their mother was allegedly being held in where prosecutors accused the R&B singer of
a secret site known as a “black jail”, the exploiting his stardom to lure women and Deveraux Cannick, a lawyer for Kelly, told Prosecutors said Kelly took advantage of his
newspaper reported. – AFP underage girls for sex. reporters that the defence was disappointed. fame to recruit victims, including some
plucked from crowds at his concerts.
16 injured in Sweden Jurors in Brooklyn Federal Court “I’m sure we’ll be appealing.”
apartment blast deliberated for a little more than a day before Kelly faces a mandatory minimum of Witnesses said some victims had hoped
voting to convict Kelly on all nine counts he 10 years behind bars, and could face up to Kelly could jumpstart their careers, only to find
STOCKHOLM: At least 16 people were faced, after a five-week trial. life in prison at his sentencing on May 4 next he demanded their strict obedience and would
injured, including four seriously, in an year. punish them if they failed.
explosion that tore through an apartment Kelly kept his head down as the verdict was The singer, whose full name is Robert
building in Swedish city Gothenburg read, with his face shielded by a white mask. Sylvester Kelly, had been charged with one Witnesses said Kelly pressed accusers to
yesterday, authorities said. count of racketeering and eight counts of write “apology letters” to potentially absolve
A woman watching from an overflow violating the Mann Act, which prohibits him of wrongdoing, and concealed before
Emergency responders said the blast that courtroom cried as the verdict was read, as did transporting people across state lines for intercourse that he had contracted herpes.
occurred just before 5am did not look like an others who had waited to learn Kelly’s fate in a prostitution.
accident, in a country that has suffered park adjacent to the courthouse. The racketeering charge gave prosecutors His alleged victims included the late singer
dozens of actual or attempted bombings Aaliyah, who Kelly briefly and illegally married
linked to criminal gangs in recent years. One supporter played the 54-year-old in 1994 when she was 15. – Reuters

Local newspaper GP quoted police
sources as saying that they believe an
explosive device could have been placed in
one of the doorways.

Rescue operation chief John Pile said “an
explosion in a housing area, or an explosion
in general, is not usually from natural causes”.

Sahlgrenska University Hospital took in 16
people with injuries related to the blast and
subsequent fire, said press officer Ingrid
Fredriksson, adding three women and one
man were seriously injured. – AFP

U.N. CONDEMNS TREATMENT
OF MIGRANTS

SANTIAGO: The United Nations (UN) has
condemned the violence and
“xenophobia” targeting mainly
Venezuelan undocumented migrants in
Chile, carried out by locals fed up with
their presence. About 3,000 protesters
took to the streets of the northern port
city of Iquique on Saturday, some
burning the belongings of
rough-sleeping migrants who had been
occupying a public square for months. In
a tweet, the UN mission in Chile on
Monday urged the “authorities and the
population to act within the framework
of respect for human rights and
international humanitarian rights”. – AFP

DELIVERY DRIVER CHARGED
WITH TEACHER’S MURDER

LONDON: A 36-year-old delivery driver
appeared in court in Britain yesterday,
charged with the murder of a primary
school teacher. Sabina Nessa’s death put
pressure on the government to do more
to protect women in public places. Koci
Selamaj, who is of Albanian origin, was
arrested on Sunday in connection with
the killing of Nessa, 28. Her body was
found in southeast London on Sept 18.
She disappeared after walking through a
park to meet a friend the previous day.
Selamaj’s lawyer indicated he would
plead not guilty. The case was adjourned
and Selamaj was remanded in custody
until another hearing tomorrow. – AFP

BRIEFS MOTHER, SON REUNITED 7theSUN ON WEDNESDAY | SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
AFTER 70 YEARS
* NEWS WITHOUT BORDERS
DHAKA: An 82-year-old Bangladeshi
man has been reunited with his N. Korea fires missile into sea
mother after 70 years, thanks to social
media. Abdul Kuddus Munsi was sent o Pyongyang insists on right But she insisted that “impartiality” and In his own General Assembly speech, Kim
to live with his uncle when he was 10, to test weapons mutual respect would be required, calling for Song said North Korea had a right to “develop,
but lost touch with his family after South Korea to “stop spouting an impudent test, manufacture and possess” weapons
running away and being adopted by SEOUL: Nuclear-armed North Korea fired a remark”. systems equivalent to those of the South and its
two sisters. In April, a businessman presumed short-range missile into the sea US ally.
posted a video of Kuddus on yesterday, the South’s military said, as She condemned as “double standards”
Facebook, appealing for help finding Pyongyang’s envoy insisted it had an undeniable South Korean and US criticism of the North’s “We are just building up our national
his parents. All Kuddus could right to test its weapons. military developments, while the allies build up defence in order to defend ourselves and
remember about his first decade was their own capacities. reliably safeguard the security and peace of the
the name of his parents and his village. The projectile was fired from the northern country.”
A distant relative in the village spotted province of Jagang into waters off the east coast, Washington condemned the latest launch,
the post and informed Kuddus that his according to South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff, with the State Department calling it a threat to Pyongyang has already carried out several
mother, Mongola Nessa, thought to be and a Japanese Defence Ministry spokesman North Korea’s neighbours and the international missile launches this month, one involving
in her late 90s, was still alive. Over the said it “appears to be a ballistic missile”. community, and a “violation of multiple UN long-range cruise missiles and another that the
weekend, Kuddus travelled 350km Security Council Resolutions”. South Korean military said was of short-range
from the city of Rajshahi to the village Less than an hour later, Pyongyang’s United ballistic missiles.
of Brahmanbaria to meet his mother, Nations (UN) ambassador Kim Song told the In recent days, South Korean President
who identified him by a tear-mark on General Assembly in New York: “Nobody can Moon Jae-in, who has only months left in office, Seoul also successfully test-fired a
his hand. “They held each other’s deny the right to self-defence for the DPRK”, reiterated at the UN General Assembly his submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM)
hands and cried for a long time,” said North Korea’s official name. longstanding calls for a formal declaration of an for the first time, making it one of a handful of
his nephew Shafiqul Islam. – AFP end to the Korean War. nations with the advanced technology.
It was the latest in a series of mixed messages
HONG KONGER ON TRIAL from Pyongyang, coming days after leader Kim The North invaded the South in 1950 and It launched its third SLBM submarine
OVER PROTEST CHANTS Jong-un’s influential sister Kim Yo-jong, a key hostilities ceased three years later with an yesterday as it spends billions to strengthen its
adviser to her brother, dangled the prospect of armistice rather than a peace treaty, leaving military capabilities.
HONG KONG: A man who chanted an inter-Korean summit. them technically still in a state of conflict.
protest slogans pleaded not guilty to After an emergency meeting, the South’s
inciting secession yesterday in the Pyongyang is under multiple sets of National Security Committee issued a
second national security case to come international sanctions over its banned statement yesterday saying it “expressed regret
to trial here. Ma Chun-man, a programmes to develop nuclear weapons and for the launch at a time when political stability
31-year-old former food delivery ballistic missiles. on the Korean peninsula is very critical”. – AFP
driver, is accused of trying to separate
Hong Kong from China by chanting Japan protests court order to sell assets for World War II compensation
slogans and displaying placards as well
as quotes given to reporters at 20 SEOUL: A South Korean court has issued an Around 780,000 Koreans were conscripted pay each victim 209 million won (RM738,000) in
different rallies between August and unprecedented order for assets seized from into forced labour during the occupation, compensation and interest, it said.
November last year. Ma has been in Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to be sold according to Seoul, not including women forced
custody since his arrest 10 months to compensate World War II forced labourers, into sexual slavery by Japanese troops. It is the first time a South Korean court has
ago. He faces up to seven years in jail if prompting Tokyo to protest yesterday. ordered the liquidation of Japanese corporate
convicted. Prosecutors said slogans Ma On Monday, the Daejeon District Court assets in a damages suit filed by World War II
used that incited secession included Japan and South Korea are both ruled that two patents and two trademarks held forced labourers, said Yonhap.
“Liberate Hong Kong, revolution of our democracies, market economies and US allies, by Mitsubishi Heavy should be sold to
times” and “Hong Kong independence, but their relationship has been strained for compensate two female Korean plaintiffs in Japanese government spokesman
the only way out”. – AFP decades over Tokyo’s brutal 1910 to 1945 their 90s, according to Yonhap news agency. Katsunobu Kato described the court ruling as a
colonial rule of the Korean peninsula. “clear violation of international law”.
The proceeds are expected to raise enough to
“The relevant company will appeal.”– AFP

A man resting in Philippines approves
a hammock on Covid-19 jabs
the grounds of a for children
flooded
Buddhist temple MANILA: The Philippines has approved
in Ayutthaya Covid-19 jabs for children as young as 12, an
yesterday. aide to President Rodrigo Duterte said
– AFPPIX yesterday, as the country battles surging
infections fuelled by the hyper-contagious
70,000 homes flooded in Thailand Delta variant.

BANGKOK: Thai authorities yesterday rushed There are hopes Bangkok can avoid a repeat capital is built on former marshland and rests Duterte’s government has been
to protect Bangkok from floodwaters that have of the catastrophic 2011 monsoon season, 1.5m above sea level. skewered over the glacial rollout of
inundated 70,000 homes and killed six people when it experienced its worst flooding in vaccines, with just over a quarter of the
in the northern and central provinces. decades, with a fifth of the city underwater and In the past, farmland in low-lying areas adult population fully vaccinated nearly
more than 500 people killed. absorbed floodwater, but the city’s expansion seven months after the first doses were
Tropical storm Dianmu has caused flooding has seen much of it converted into real estate. delivered.
in 30 provinces, with the central region the The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration
worst hit, said the Thai Disaster Prevention and said it is monitoring the Chao Phraya’s water The city’s flood prevention masterplan, Inoculating children is seen as a key step
Mitigation Department. level and has water pumps and sandbags ready. involving underground reservoirs and tunnels, towards reopening schools in the
has not been fully built because of problems Philippines, which is one of the few
The level of the Chao Phraya River, which “We will give people warning if there is a sign linked to acquiring land, local media reported. countries in the world to have kept them
snakes through Bangkok after winding almost the water level is rising and if there is a risk of shut since the start of the pandemic.
400km from the north, is steadily rising as flash floods,” said Bangkok Governor Aswin Over the weekend, emergency teams staged
authorities release water from dams upstream. Kwanmuang. dramatic rescues evacuating villagers from Children will be allowed to receive the
rooftops in parts of Chaiyaphum province, jabs from next month, presidential
Soldiers set up barriers and sandbags Bangkok officials have begun piling about four hours northeast of the capital. spokesman Harry Roque told reporters, as
yesterday to protect ancient archaeological sandbags outside banks and other businesses the vaccination drive is widened to include
ruins and landmarks as well as near a canal in Thonglor – a shopping district A TikTok user filmed a dramatic dog rescue all adults not previously prioritised for
neighbourhoods in the old royal capital and residential area popular with expatriates. in Lopburi province, as onlookers lowered a shots.
Ayutthaya, 60km north of Bangkok. shirtless man into a raging torrent to fish out a
Once dubbed the “Venice of the East”, the paddling black pooch on Monday. – AFP The Philippines’ food and drug regulator
recently approved the Pfizer and Moderna
jabs for those aged 12 and above.

Although children are considered less at
risk of severe Covid, there are concerns that
the Delta variant could lead to more serious
cases.

The government has previously set a
target of vaccinating 70% of adults by the
end of the year.

More than 72% are fully protected in the
national capital region, said Roque.

The country has recorded 2.5 million
infections, including over 37,000 deaths,
since March last year.

In a pre-recorded speech broadcast
yesterday, Duterte said people refusing
vaccines could be forced by police to get
inoculated.

“If everybody does not comply with the
vaccines, then the police must go in and
intervene in your private life so that you
cannot be a danger to society.” – AFP

8 theSUN ON WEDNESDAY | SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 COMMENT by Jonathan Knudsen
SPEAK UP
Get right tools to
Ignore common ensure security
identity at our peril
MUSLIMS, Christians and
Jews will be gathering at survival as a nation. Religious leaders live in areas where spillovers can PSYCHOLOGIST Abraham processes for minimal disruption.
the House of One when are the knowledge gatekeepers for occur, including in northern India, Maslow wrote in 1964, “Give a Many development groups
this unique place of their congregations, determining Nepal, Myanmar, and most of small boy a hammer, and he will
worship, in the heart of Berlin, opens their choice of what to read and hear. Southeast Asia. The risk is highest in find that everything he encounters have a workflow based around
in four years’ time. A mosque, Pandemic origins and climate change southern China, Vietnam, Cambodia, needs pounding”. This is issue tracking software; a good first
church and synagogue are and on Java and other islands in commonly rephrased as “if you step for application security would
being constructed under are not subjects that preachers Indonesia. “This is a definitive have a hammer, everything looks be automated runs of security tools
one roof, and the three love. As these topics rarely analysis of where on the planet the like a nail”. in the build and test cycle, with
wings are linked via a feature in sermons, there next SARS- or Covid-like virus is most This applies especially well to results integrated into the existing
central meeting hall, is no widespread interest likely to emerge,” Daszak says. doctors and surgeons – they want issue tracker.
where these religions can in them. This is where to do the thing that they know how
meet for dialogue and Malaysia will find itself Instead of a direct transmission to do, whether that is prescribing For engineers, it is easy to slip
celebrations to promote facing an increasingly from bat to human, more likely the pills or performing surgeries. Even into a mindset, where application
oneness of humanity. threatening common virus first infected an intermediate when your particular situation and security is all about the tools you
danger. Religion has been host animal. Hence, the best symptoms do not exactly match run, but this is an illusion. The
Spearheaded by a pastor, falling out of step, unwilling precaution is to treat all wild animals the conditions that they treat, they reality is that application security is
imam and rabbi, the cornerstone of as possible intermediaries. Two forms will be inclined to do the thing as much about policy and process
this ground-breaking symbol of to face deadly challenges not of human activity create danger: The that they know how to do, just (not very exciting) as it is about
common faithfulness was laid mid mentioned in scripture. capture of wildlife for trade, and the because the alternative is saying tools (fun!).
this year, amid strong support from disturbance or destruction of their either “I cannot help you”, which Start with an application security
politicians and cultural leaders who To avoid future pandemics and homes. Religion can help stop both no doctor wants to say, or “I do not policy and process
know that it is a sense of common stop further climate change, the six forms of human activities by understand what is going on with The right place to begin is with
identity that holds a nation together. big religions in Malaysia – Islam, extending the ethics of respect for life you”, which no doctor wants to say. policy. Writing application security
Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism, to cover wild animals. It applies equally well in the policy forces you to think about the
The House of One concept is Sikhism and Taoism – plus the Orang technology world. People tend to way things should be – what
modelled after the Abrahamic Family Asli faith, need to establish a National Destruction of nature should be latch on to the latest shiny new design-time activities must
House (AFH) that is set to open next Interfaith Council, to preach the elevated to the status of the No. 1 technology as the way to solve happen, what education you
year in Abu Dhabi, capital of the message that pandemic and climate mortal sin, ahead of all traditional many kinds of problems. It is easy provide your engineers, what kind
United Arab Emirates (UAE). Housing dangers are consequences of human sins. “You shall not kill nature and to get swept away by the of testing applications you must
a mosque, church and a synagogue, mistreatment of nature. wild animals.” In addition, just as we enthusiasm of the latest movement use, and what kinds of results are
AFH is intended to exemplify human detest invaders who destroy our while forgetting about the more acceptable.
fraternity and UAE’s acceptance of With relaxation of Covid-19 homes, religion must preach the ethic mundane aspects of your life or
the value of religio-cultural diversity. standard operating procedures, it is that humans are duty-bound to your business. In the domain of Once you have settled on
easy to forget the warning from respect the homes of wild animals. application security, it is easy to get policy, you can start building the
No group in Malaysia will dare put scientists that another pandemic Hence, the No. 2 commandment swept up by shiny new tool application security processes that
up a building to house congregations codenamed “Disease X” is on the should be “You shall not disturb nor features, and indeed, exciting will get you there.
from different religions. Despite our way. Disease X may emerge from any destroy the homes of wild animals”. things are happening.
national heritage of multi-faith region, encroachment into forests, At this point, you can get more
diversity, Malaysians are being kept and higher contacts between wildlife, A big activity that our proposed Sometimes you just need a knife specific about tools, how they are
ring-fenced within their separate people and farm animals. National Interfaith Council can Developments are exciting and automated and how they integrate
identities. A Universiti Utara Malaysia initiate is the holding of a Wildlife point to the future of application to existing components in your
survey series released in 2004 found Research carried out at Pasteur Preservation Display in every security. But you have to take a processes. It is important to select
that religion, not ethnicity, was the Institute and University of Laos mosque, church and temple during holistic look at your application good tools but always choose
greatest divide among Malaysians. In supports the view that Covid-19 World Interfaith Harmony Week that security to understand what you them to fit into the framework of
2005, a survey administered by the began from a spillover of a bat-borne falls in the month of February. really need. your policy.
Merdeka Centre found 73% of virus. The head of virology at Pasteur Stay on target
respondents picking religiosity as Institute, Dr Veasna Duong, said that Get the message so that there is If you need something to spread No matter what shiny new tools are
their primary identity over humans are responsible for the time for congregations to prepare cream cheese on your bagel, you available, your policy guides how
nationality, which came second, and devastation caused by Covid because video shows/slides and exhibition do not need that fancy light sabre, a you implement application
ethnicity, which came last. It remains of the destruction of natural habitats. boards. There should also be a call for butter knife may work fine; or you security. The end goal is risk
true today, 16 years later. There action such as long prison terms for may consider something a little reduction – get the tools that help
should be a survey next year asking “If we try to be near wildlife, the wildlife traders. more specialised like a cheese you achieve the goal and put them
Malaysians to rank their identity. chances of getting the virus carried spreader. Nevertheless, it is inside the framework of your
by wildlife are more than normal,” Congregations may group important to keep in mind the existing processes so that
We cannot build a House of One, says Duong. together and invite Orang Aslis to talk realities that are in front of you. application security is inseparable
or a Family House, despite calling about their innate closeness to from development.
ourselves Keluarga Malaysia, because Peter Daszak from EcoHealth nature. We must consider their faith If you need to improve your
all these decades we have failed to Alliance and Linfa Wang from Duke- in nature as the original faith of application security, begin by Jonathan Knudsen, senior
build a sense of common values that National University of Singapore humanity and the forgotten soil, out concentrating on fundamentals. security strategist, Synopsys
stem from our human identity. But Medical School have created a of which have sprung all existing You need to find vulnerabilities so
our leaders should do the next best detailed map of the habitats of 23 bat world civilisational religions. you can fix them, and you need to Software Integrity Group.
thing and build a sense of common species known to harbour SARS- integrate security to your existing Comments:
danger threatening humanity and our related coronaviruses, and then The writer champions interfaith
overlaid it with data on where harmony. Comments: [email protected]
humans live to create a map of
potential infection hot spots. They [email protected]
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wins big at Tonys
o The stars come out to play on theatre’s biggest night

BROADWAY on Sunday finally Adrienne Warren, who won the Tony for best Moulin Rouge! The Musical cast (from left) Charlie Rosen, Matt Stine, Katie Kresek, and Justin Levine pose
honoured its best and brightest at the actress in a musical for her portrayal of Tina for pictures at the 74th Annual Tony Awards on Sept 26, 2021. – AFP
Tony Awards, more than a year late due Turner in Tina, gave a rousing performance
to the coronavirus pandemic, with with her castmates. Several shows have recently reopened, with earn 60% of votes to win. He choked up as he
jukebox musical Moulin Rouge! sweeping the more to come in the next few months. accepted his award, his first Tony.
competition with 10 trophies. The concert also featured classic duets from
popular musicals Rent, Wicked, Ragtime and “Broadway is back, and it must and it will be “We are so privileged to get to do this, to be
The event took on a new look this year: most Hamilton, featuring a stream of Broadway A- better,” actress Audra McDonald, a six-time on Broadway,” he said.
of the awards were handed out in a two-hour listers. winner and a nominee again this year, said as
ceremony livestreamed before the main event – she hosted the early ceremony. Among the other first-time winners was Lois
a concert celebrating the return of live theatre in The Tony for best play went to The Smith, who won for best actress in a featured
New York after an 18-month hiatus. Inheritance, a reimagining of the E.M. Forster In a quirky result, Aaron Tveit took home the role in a play for The Inheritance – at age 90. She
novel Howards End set in modern-day New prize for best actor in a musical for Moulin is the oldest performer ever to win a Tony for
“Everyone here is vaxxed and tested, and York. The play won a total of four awards, Rouge – he was the only nominee but needed to acting. – ETX Studio
everyone is wearing a mask – every Broadway including best director for Stephen Daldry.
theatre is going to look like this for a while and
that’s okay,” host Leslie Odom Jr said at the start A Soldier’s Play, a look at racism in the US
of the concert gala at the Winter Garden military, won the award for best revival of a play
Theatre. – and also scored an acting trophy for David
Alan Grier, one of several first-time winners of
Moulin Rouge! The Musical – a stage the night.
adaptation of the popular 2001 Baz Luhrmann
film of the same name about the famed Paris A revival of A Christmas Carol took home five
nightclub – won for best musical, best actor and prizes.
best actor in a featured role, as well as a host of Broadway is back
technical honours. This year’s honours were a bit different – the
number of shows eligible to compete for the
The cast served up a colourful, sassy medley 2019-2020 season was pared back considerably
of hits from the show at their home theatre, as when the Great White Way was forced to shut
did the cast of Jagged Little Pill, a musical down as the pandemic took hold, especially in
inspired by Alanis Morissette’s seminal 1995 New York.
album of the same name.

ITZY swipes fans off their feet

Pedestrians walk past the windows of a new store selling official merchandise of legendary British rock group Queen in FLASHY K-pop quintet ITZY innovative transitions, eye-
central London. – AFP recently released the music video catching choreography and
for their latest single, Swipe, and amazing expressions.”
Rock group Queen open London store fans are loving it!
ITZY has certainly been
The track was written by Joo enjoying a great run recently. The
Yoon Kyung (who has written for girls just released their first studio
the likes of NCT 127, EXO, Red album, Crazy In Love, as well as its
Velvet and Girls’ Generation) and lead single Loco last week, and
was inspired by dating apps where have been busy in a whirl of
users swipe left or right to reject or promotional activities.
accept a match.
This includes making their first
The music video shows the girl ever music guest appearance on a
group – consisting of Yeji, Lia, US talk show. On Monday, they
Ryujin, Chaeryeong and Yuna – performed Loco on NBC’s The Kelly
hanging out at home, before Clarkson Show, thrilling their
pulling out their phones and international fans, and have a
filming themselves singing and whole line-up of live shows
dancing. planned.

The selfie-recording style of the In an interview with Buzzfeed,
video makes it stand out from the girls spoke about their current
other music videos, and makes it fame in the age of social media
both familiar and relatable to their and being known as Generation Z
social media-savvy fans, known as artistes.
Midzy.
Ryujin said: “We try to make
Asian news blog PinkVilla music about self-confidence and
praised both the track for its “lyrics positivity, and be full of self-
that indicate that [the girls] love confidence. But I’m not always full
themselves too much to settle for of that confidence, so I always get
others in the world of internet inspired by other young artistes
dating and hook up culture”, and and am so honoured that our
the music video for its “unique sets, music can inspire young people.”

BRITISH rock legends Queen open London, a few steps from the shop of Taperell, vice-president of Bravado, A screenshot from ITZY’s music video for Swipe.
a pop-up store on London’s historic another cult British band, the the company responsible for
Carnaby Street this week to mark five Rolling Stones. merchandising within Universal
decades of performances, despite Music group, told AFP.
the death of lead singer Freddie A variety of memorabilia is on
Mercury in 1991. sale, including a Rubik’s cube Despite Mercury’s death due to
decorated with the faces of the band complications from AIDS in
Queen The Greatest opened its members, a Queen edition of the November 1991, the band carried on
doors yesterday and takes visitors Monopoly board game and guitars and toured again in 2005 and 2008
back to the early days of the band, signed by Brian May. with Free singer Paul Rodgers taking
which was formed in 1971. on frontman duties.
A unique Queen pinball machine
The rockers went on to have and concert footage projected onto Adam Lambert, who was
worldwide hits with songs such as the wall give the space a fan club discovered on the reality show
Bohemian Rhapsody, We Are The feel. The band’s greatest hits, such as American Idol, took over in 2012,
Champions and Don’t Stop Me Now. We Will Rock You or Killer Queen touring the world with the band’s
provide the soundtrack, piped two remaining founding members,
Through several themed rooms through speakers. guitarist Brian May and drummer
on two levels, the shop retraces Roger Taylor, on several occasions.
Queen’s career up to the 2010s, “For a Queen fan it’s an amazing
including their legendary concerts opportunity to come here and be The 2018 film Bohemian
and tours of the 1980s. immersed in the world of Queen, to Rhapsody, which charted the band’s
know that you can come here to history, won four Oscars including
The store will be open for three speak with like-minded people ... Best Actor for Rami Malek as
months on the famous Carnaby and be able to find mementos,” Keith Mercury. – ETX Studio
Street, the heart of Swinging Sixties

FEATURE

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█ BY JASON LIM Zhao’s novel has what they want in life because they
been described as have money as a safety net, of never
BETWEEN the ennui of her an amalgamation having to worry about material things
internships and studies in of Crazy Rich again?
California during the Asians meets The “Even though it seems as though
pandemic, Kyla Zhao began Devil Wears Prada. the ‘fraud’ in The Fraud Squad refers
seeking comfort amid the chaos. – COURTESY OF to Samantha, I actually gave this title
KYLA ZHAO to my book because each of my three
She turned to books, but could not main characters are frauds in their
find any light-hearted reads. So, she own way, despite hailing from very
started to plot her escape from reality different socio-economic
by writing her own story. backgrounds.
“I hope that this core theme
A year later, The Fraud Squad was appeals to people from all walks of
born. life.”

“If I could describe the experience From reader to author How would you critique your book?
of writing and reading it, I’d say it’s “Because I didn’t insert any of my
like taking a beach vacation,” she said. o Singaporean writer Kyla Zhao speaks to theSun about the journey personal life into my characters, the
of writing her debut novel The Fraud Squad detachment allowed me to critique
“I wrote exactly what I wanted to my own work objectively because I
read while living through the didn’t feel like I was critiquing myself.
pandemic.”
“It also meant I was able to create
Slated for release in January 2023 characters who didn’t always do the
under Berkley Books/Penguin right thing, and were sometimes
Random House, the novel tells the rather messy, which I think makes
story of Samantha Song and her them more three-dimensional and
dream of working for a high-society relatable.
magazine. She enlists the help of her
friends to infiltrate the Singaporean “I think it would have been harder
socialite scene, as she feels her own to come up with flawed characters if I
social status is a setback. saw them as a reflection or extension
of myself.
However, Samantha finds that
belonging to the elite set may mean “However, there were times when
losing herself in the process. I had been working so long on my
story that I couldn’t tell if my edits
Zhao had previously attempted to were making my work better or
write short stories when she was worse. Luckily, I have trusted writing
younger, and almost always featured friends who very generously offered
a Caucasian character. their time, energy and feedback.”

However, it was not until much having to create the event.” because I felt desperately homesick negative, I made sure my story would Is there a distinction between
later that she came to realise how Kyla’s brief stints with Singapore’s in California. be as far from that as possible. reading for pleasure and doing it for
much she had been influenced by Although my book does deal with work?
Eurocentrism through the stories she top glossy magazines also helped her “I was trying to find some comfort serious, emotional themes, it’s “One thing I’ve noticed after I started
grew up reading. to craft her debut novel. in books but most were centred on ultimately a fun, glamorous, light- writing is that I’m unable to turn off
(Caucasian) characters, which made hearted fiction.” my writer’s brain even when I’m
Thus, writing a book set in “My understanding of luxury me feel even more isolated, What made you decide on the reading for pleasure. I’ll be reading a
Singapore and with local characters brands and events also allowed me to especially with the rising anti-Asian theme of the novel? book and automatically start thinking
became not just a way to alleviate her inject the glamour of high society into attacks during the pandemic. So, I “It’s just such a universal aspiration of how I would describe a particular
homesickness, but also an my book,” she added. decided to write my own comfort that everybody can relate to. Who scene differently or how I would swap
opportunity to construct a non-West What were your thoughts when you read based on cultural settings and hasn’t dreamed of going after a better out one word for something else.
narrative. were writing The Fraud Squad? characters I identified with, set in a life for themselves and their loved
“When I started writing, I wasn’t place I knew like the back of my hand. ones, of having the freedom to do “That said, I now have a greater
“I’d never written short fiction consciously thinking of tackling appreciation for how much work goes
before, unless you count the racism head-on. Rather, it was “At the same time, because the into not just writing a book, but also
embarrassing Harry Potter fanfiction world in 2020 was so despondent and its production until it ultimately ends
I wrote when I was 12,” reveals the up on bookshelves.
pyschology and communications
alumna from Stanford University. “I’ve become more patient with
things I don’t quite like in books,
“But I’ve always loved being able recognising that it could be due to
to distill the complexities of reality subjective taste, and not because it’s
into more understandable terms. just bad.”
“That’s why I did so many journalism
and communications internships. It’s
just like storytelling, in the sense that
I have to present an event in the most
interesting way possible to draw the
reader in, but without the pressure of

Living storybooks change minds and lives

AT THE “Human Library”, you can to explain my topic, my stress disorder. The Human Library on Noerre Alle street in Copenhagen. – ETX STUDIO
‘loan’ a person to tell you their life background, and to make sure that She has on occasion refused to
story, an original concept born in you can ask me anything about reader who borrowed a human “We run a neutral learning
Denmark that is designed to being HIV (positive) or disabled, or answer questions. book in 2004. space where there is an
challenge prejudice, and which transgender, or a refugee or Jewish “I have said that that page opportunity for you to engage,
has spread around the world. or Muslim, or whatever my topic “She was telling us about the learn about yourself and other
may be.” wasn’t written yet. So they just impact (the book had) on her view groups,” he says.
For example, Iben – a quiet 46- Blank pages smiled and said okay,” she recalls. on Muslims ... And she had used
year-old sexual abuse victim with In most cases, the conversations that information in the 17 years “What you learn and what you
mental health issues who doesn’t flow freely, typically held in a calm But she’s never had a bad that have passed. do with your learning is entirely in
give out her last name – is one of environment like a city library, a experience in her four years. your hands.”
eight ‘books’ curious people can meeting room, or as today, in the “So that has been to the benefit
loan on this autumn day in garden of the Human Library’s “All my readings are different,” of the community, her and other One of those loaning a book is
Copenhagen. premises. and they’ve evolved over the years, people of Muslim background.” 41-year-old Karem.
she says.
For 30 minutes, you can ask “Sometimes people ask a lot In an increasingly polarised “To see the person and listen to
anything you want, either one-on- and the conversation flows. But “When I started, I was in a world, Abergel wants his initiative him or her and see the perspective,
one or in a small group. sometimes I maybe need to tell totally different place ... I’ve been to help people become “less the whole story that is almost
them a little bit more, ask my working on myself for years.” apprehensive, more open, more unfolding in front of you” is “very
“The Human Library is a safe readers questions in order for understanding and accepting of touching,” he says.
space where we can explore them to reflect or ask new “It’s such a gift (being) a book, your right to be different.”
diversity, learn about ways in questions,” says Anders Fransen, a you can self-reflect.” “It lets people see that at the
which we’re different from each 36-year-old blind and hearing- But, he insists, the organisation end of the day we are a lot of titles,
other, and engage with people we impaired ‘book’. Fransen says he’s proud to have is not about promoting diversity or but the same flesh and blood and
normally would never meet ... and helped people develop how they combating prejudice. bones.” – ETX Studio
challenge your unconscious bias,” People are encouraged “to ask think about handicaps.
explains Ronni Abergel, the really difficult questions”, Abergel
project’s garrulous initiator. says, stressing that nothing is off After a recent ‘reading’ with
limits, no matter how sensitive the some eighth graders, he overheard
He created the living library in subject may be. them talking to their friends.
2000 during the Roskilde music
festival and went on to build a non- People who loan Iben can “They were saying ‘hey, this guy
profit organisation. choose between three of her oral is a cool guy, he has a cool story to
books: sexual abuse victim, living tell.’ So I made an impression on
The concept has since found its with borderline personality them,” he smiles.
way into more than 70 countries. disorder, or severe post-traumatic Neutral learning space
‘Loanees’ come away with
“A reading truly is a powerful experiences too.
conversation,” says Abergel.
“All the responses we’re getting
“I’m going to take a few minutes indicate that it’s a high impact
experience,” Abergel says.

He was recently contacted by a

FASHION

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Vibrant yellow at Richard Quinn at London Fashion Week. – SHUTTERSTOCK

poSstyt-lecoinvida world

o London Fashion Week
puts a spotlight on the colour
yellow, flowers and frills

ERDEM’s Spring Summer 2022 show. – ERDEM INSTAGRAM THE Covid-19 pandemic was far isolation, it’s time to make way for life, (above) V
from the minds of designers spontaneity, and, perhaps most of all, Beckham
presenting their collections on the optimism. Summer
catwalks of London Fashion Week, collection
which set out a vision of a more colourful, Gone are the jogging suits, pyjamas, and VICTORIA
optimistic, and dynamic mood than has pairs of Crocs – or maybe not – make way BECKHAM
been seen in the past several months. for tulle, floral prints and accessories, INSTAGR
including some ultra-eccentric ones, all of
Among the key trends spotted during the
week’s shows were bright colours – yellow
in particular – as well as frills, flowers, and a
multitude of outfits remixing work dress
codes with casual styles.

In the same vein as New York Fashion
Week, London’s presentations showed us
what the wardrobe of the post-covid world
should look like.

And one thing is sure, we’re not likely to
get bored with our vestimentary options.

After months of inactivity, gloom, and

French luxury brand Saint Laurent goes fur-free
FRENCH high-end fashion brand Saint
Laurent will stop using fur in its collections adapt to that,” Kering CEO François-Henri They are usually killed by
from next year, its parent company Kering Pinault said in a statement. poison gas, electrocution or
said on Friday, joining a growing list of beaten to death with clubs, it said.
global companies. Kering would be entirely fur-free from
the Fall 2022 collections. The international fur trade is
Kering brand Brioni will also forsake estimated to be worth several
fur, the company said, making all the On Friday, among the fur items still tens of billions of dollars
fashion group’s houses fur-free. available in Saint Laurent’s webstore were annually, employing around
a rabbit coat priced at €5,500 (RM27,007), one million people
Animal rights groups have long lobbied a sleeveless fox vest for the same price, and worldwide. – ETX Studio
the global fashion industry to give up fur a pair of mink mules for €995 (RM4,886). French high-end fashion
and several, including Versace, Chanel brand Saint Laurent will
and Michael Kors, had already stopped “We believe that killing animals not to stop using fur in its
using it. eat them but only for their fur doesn’t collections from next year,
correspond to modern luxury which must its parent company
People for the Ethical Treatment of be ethical, in sync with its times and the Kering said on Sept
Animals (PETA) took the lead in protesting questions of our societies,” Marie-Claire 24, 2021. – ETX
against Saint Laurent, demonstrating Daveu, head of sustainable development STUDIO
outside its store in the fashionable Avenue at Kering, told AFP.
Montaigne in Paris this year after
supermodel Kate Moss appeared in an LVMH, the world’s largest luxury group
advertising campaign for the brand and Kering rival, meanwhile told AFP that
wearing a fox coat. it continued to allow its brands to meet
customer demand for fur products.
“There is nothing glamorous about fur,”
PETA told Saint Laurent. These were being made “in the most
ethical and responsible way possible”,
Within the Kering group, Gucci was the LVMH said, adding that it had banned all
first to drop fur in 2017, followed by fur from endangered species.
Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta et Alexander
McQueen. According to PETA, 85% of fur sold in
the world originates from animals who live
“The world has changed, along with our their entire lives in captivity, often in
clients, and luxury naturally needs to conditions “of misery” and “extreme
suffering”.

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There’s renewed interest in the tutu skirt this fall. – ETX STUDIO

Tinhteotfuatsuhisoknirt pirouettes back

Victoria which bring energy and vibrancy to the IF you’ve ever seen the TV series Sex and Sept 1 and 19, compared to the same period
m’s Spring dullest looks – if there are any dull looks still the City, then you can’t fail to have noticed in 2020.
around. the pristine white skirt that Carrie
2022 Bradshaw wears in the credits, when she The figures reflect a certain interest in
n. – In fashion, a return to normal translates gets splashed by a bus. This skirt is none this iconic piece, which comes in a
A into a rainbow of colours, each more daring other than a tutu skirt – or a frilly skirt, or a multitude of colors (pink, black, white),
M than the last. ballerina skirt, or whatever you want to call cuts and lengths, and further underscores
RAM it – a piece that the character has worn the top trend of the moment – the elegance-
The trend was already spotted in the Big many times in the flagship HBO show. comfort-casual combo. And it’s no bad
Apple and was bolstered by the London thing, because anyone who’s unsure how to
shows, but with a subtle difference; in the Whether in short, ultra long or mid-calf wear a tutu skirt will appreciate the fact that
British capital, the colour yellow was the versions, the tutu skirt was – and probably it goes with absolutely everything, like a
starring shade for women’s spring-summer once again will be – an emblematic piece in crop top, turtleneck sweater, XXL sweater,
2022 wardrobes. Carrie Bradshaw’s no less famous shirt, blouse or streetwear-style T-shirt.
wardrobe.
Buttery soft, bright, or vibrant, yellow As for shoes, you can always opt for
will be everywhere next summer, according As the show’s revival series, And Just Like ballet pumps, but we prefer to break up the
to several major houses, including Molly That... started filming this summer in the look with boots or sneakers.
Goddard, Roksanda, Richard Quinn, David Big Apple, a recent revival in interest in this
Koma, and Emilia Wickstead. distinctive piece is now being seen. For the And Just Like That..., the Sex and the City
last three months, the Etsy platform reports revival, is expected to land by the end of the
And so yellow gets added to the green, a 29% increase in searches for tulle tutu year on the HBO Max streaming service,
pink, blue, purple, and red seen in New skirts, compared to the same period last though no official date has yet emerged.
York, all colours that will energise your year – the site itself proposing many takes Three of the stars of the original series are
post-pandemic wardrobe. on the style. set to return –Miranda (Cynthia Nixon),
Carrie (Sarah Jessica Parker) and Charlotte
And to accompany this sunny colour, The uptick is even more marked on the (Kristin Davis) – while Kim Cattrall (who
brands showing in London also bet big on global platform Stylight, with an 80% played Samantha) will not feature on the
flowers. increase in clicks for the category between cast. – ETX Studio

Whether romantic, country-style or a From Emilia Wickstead’s Sring Summer 2022 Bright and cheerful
more bohemian spirit, ditsy or oversized, collection. – EMILIA WICKSTEAD INSTAGRAM colours from Molly
rustic or inspired by exotic destinations, the sense of movement and dynamism to each Goddard. – MOLLY
floral print will be everywhere next outfit. GODDARD
summer, covering all kinds of dresses, as INSTAGRAM
seen at Erdem and other labels. Last but not least, workwear made a
return to the catwalk at the same time that
Flowers will also show up as an all-over many men and women are returning to the
look, but also on pants, and even on long joys of the office.
coats.
However, this time it wasn’t about classic
A mix of delicate and extravagant, frills suits and ensembles, as we were previously
also made recurring appearances on the used to.
London catwalks. Metres and metres of
tulle and bows – already seen in New York – In London, the designers emphasised
flounced through the looks, often pleated or comfort, or more precisely a mix between
crumpled. elegant and relaxed aesthetics, which is
exactly what those who have returned to the
After the trying period of the past several office are looking for today.
months, now it’s necessary to add fun
details that do not go unnoticed, ideally This trend is essentially translated by
ones that are both colourful and can bring a loose-fitting pieces and more fluid
materials that offer a maximum of comfort.
– ETX Studio

HEALTH

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█ BY MARINA MUHTAR Stay healthy with probiotics

JUST like how indulging ourselves o Adding these micro-organisms to your diet can assist in positive
at a spa with a massage, facial or weight loss, heart health, digestion and optimum immune function
manicure is part of self-care,
pampering our digestive system
promotes health. Taking care of your
gut is the ticket to a stronger immune
system.

Adding probiotics to your digestive
system is beneficial, as it promotes a
healthy balance of gut bacteria.

Some of the benefits include
positive weight loss, digestive health
and immune function. Probiotics
exemplifies the combination of live
bacteria and yeast that naturally occur
in your body, and it can be found in
fermented foods such as yogurt,
kimchi, kombucha and tempeh, or
taken as supplements.

Keeping in mind that as we have
both good and bad bacteria in our
body, probiotics play a huge role in
making sure your body is healthy and
working well. The presence of good
bacteria will aid you in numerous ways,
including eliminating bad bacteria and
restoring balance within your body.

Yogurt primary ingredient, that is high in Tempeh
Known for being one of the best sources vitamins and minerals, from vitamin K Originally from Indonesia, tempeh is
of probiotics, the benefits of consuming to riboflavin (vitamin B2) and iron. made from fermented soybeans, and
yogurt vary from improving bone often has a nutty, earthy flavour.
health and relieving symptoms of A mix of seasonings are also added
irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), to to spice it up. Kimchi has a unique Soybeans are high in phytic acid, a
aiding those with high blood pressure lactic acid bacteria called Lactobacillus plant compound that weakens the
and people who are lactose intolerant. kimchi and other lactic acid bacteria concentration of minerals like iron and
If you are lactose intolerant, the that could benefit your gut. zinc.
bacteria present in the yogurt changes Kombucha
some of the lactose into lactic acid. The ‘hero’ in the beverage world, The fermentation process also
kombucha is fermented with green or provides additional vitamin B12, a
However, bear in mind that not all black tea and strains of bacteria and nutrient that is not naturally present in
yogurt contains probiotics. Thus, it is yeast. Kombucha is said to help in soybeans. Including tempeh in your
crucial to read the label and opt for digestion, relieve inflammation and diet would be an excellent choice for
yogurt that contains active or live assist in a weight loss regime. vegetarians and those who are keen on
cultures. adding nutritious probiotics into their
Kimchi diet.
Good news for Korean food enthusiasts
– kimchi may also help improve your
digestive health. It is a fermented spicy
Korean side dish, with cabbage as its

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█ BY MARINA MUHTAR Swift and easy

LOCAL smartphone app o The Swifty app, created by two self-taught entrepreneurs,
Swifty promises to be the aims to help Malaysian freelancers earn extra income
“light at the end of the
tunnel”. The app was created The founders The
by Alfina Nur Bashir, 24, and her of Swifty, Swifty
husband, Emad Nurdin Morshidi, Afina and
26, two empathic entrepreneurs Emad. – app
who aim to breathe life back into COURTESY allows
the fortunes of those who have lost OF ALFINA users to
their jobs after Covid-19 paralysed a NUR browse
huge part of the economy. through
Instead, we only charge 5% to 20% so the amount of work was freelancers whom you want to work service
Although the two originally did on fixed fees, and only if they have overwhelming since we didn’t have with. provider
not have experience in coding and received orders.” enough manpower. portfolios
computer science, they used What challenges did you face “Another unique feature is you and profiles
YouTube and Udemy as their guide when creating the app? “We also had a few delays last can chat with the freelancer if you before hiring
to build the app. “Since we built this app from year because my dad had to have any requirements, or even call freelancers.
scratch, we took around four undergo heart surgery, and I had to them for free through our app. You
Despite having to put their lives months to learn how to do coding take care of him for about two are also able to see their portfolio, Are there any safety measures to
on hold and enduring many everyday for 12 hours. After that, we months.” [past] reviews and location. protect users from scammers?
sleepless nights, finishing the app launched Swifty Pro and Swifty on What are the unique features of “Every user will need to upload an
made it all worthwhile when it July 23 and Sept 7, respectively. Swifty? “We have unique services as image of their MyKad before
received an overwhelming “We are one of the few [companies] well, such as virtual proceeding. We also do not expose
response from the public after “We only have two people on our in Malaysia to build a platform companionship, birthday wishes the user’s phone number. But you
Alfina tweeted about it. team, just me and my co-founder, where you can view and select and finding portraits. We give our are still able to call and text for free
freelancers the freedom to be as through this app without your
“Sacrificing everything was creative as they want.” number being revealed.”
worth it, we still do not have time What are your end goals for this
for ourselves even now,” she said. app?
“We have around 6,000 people in “For now, we are focusing on
the Klang Valley who have getting more partners; some of the
downloaded and signed up on the existing partners that we have
app.” collaborated with are Hermo,
What is Swifty all about? Common Ground Works and
“Our app is a marketplace where KakiDIY.
you can find all types of local
services. Our app resembles the “We aim for Swifty to be a local
Shopee platform, but instead of community for freelancers through
selling products, we offer around rewards and we want to upskill our
100 categories of services. freelancers through workshops and
programmes.
“This app was created
exclusively for Malaysians and it “We are also looking into
provides a platform for freelancers expanding nationwide.”
to do what they love, and they are
able to upload their services in less
than five minutes.

“We have two facets, Swifty Pro is
for those who want to offer their
services whereas Swifty was created
specifically for those who want to
engage services.

“We do not charge any sign-up
fees or monthly subscriptions.

Millions of Smart solution for the visually
PCs may no impaired
longer be
able to A SMALL connected accessory that has a battery life of about 3.5 hours
connect to fits onto a regular white cane can and starts via a small touchpad. The
the internet help blind and visually impaired system is currently marketed at
as of Sept people move around more safely. €2,000 (approximately RM9,821).
30 this year. This accessory detects all nearby
– ETX obstacles, including those at GoSense has also developed an
STUDIO height, which generally go extremely useful free application
undetected with a standard white called Wizigo. This community-
Will you still be able to get devices, iOS 9 and Android 2.3.6 cane. based GPS allows visually impaired
online after Sept 30, 2021? or earlier versions may also be users to find their way around town
AS of Thursday, Sept 30, less than five years old – should affected, as well as smartphones France-based startup GoSense using spatialised sound. Users can
millions of devices could find not be affected, but those still running Blackberry 10.3.3 or specialises in new technologies for therefore get wherever they need
themselves unable to access the running an old operating system CyanogenMod 10. Plus, Kindle disabled users. Its flagship product to go simply by letting the app
internet due to a security may need to be updated to avoid devices running firmware prior is Rango, a connected module that guide them. – ETX Studio
certificate expiring. the risk of becoming obsolete or, to version 3.4.1, as well as PS4 gives smart powers to regular white GoSense presents Rango, a module
at the very least, unable to version 5.00 will need to be canes. When attached to a cane, that turns a regular white cane into a
This mainly concerns PCs, connect to the internet. updated for added security. Rango can alert users to all nearby connected and intelligent device. –
smartphones and consoles obstacles, and not just those on the ETX STUDIO
running on very old operating Scott Helme explains that In any case, users are strongly ground.
systems, which will need to be this can affect PCs running advised to update the operating
updated – if that’s still even Windows XP (Service Pack 2) or system of all their connected Rango is billed as a kind of
possible. Macs running macOS 10.12.0 or devices. It may seem trivial, but virtual and intelligent protective
earlier. In any case, it is millions of users around the shield. It works with ultrasonic
British security researcher important to update these world are still using this type of sensors that can detect obstacles
and lecturer Scott Helme computers, if possible. device. within a 2.5-metre radius. This is
sounds the alarm in a blog post. perfect for obstacles at mid-height,
He explains that, in a chain And Linux isn’t spared either: Note, however, there is a for example, that a standard white
reaction, the expiry of a security a version of Ubuntu later than workaround solution if you can’t cane would be unable to signal. As
certificate (IdentTrust DST Root 12.04 is strongly recommended update your devices’ OS to a soon as an obstacle is detected, a
CA X3), Sept 30 may deprive in order to hopefully stay newer version. This involves 3D sound alert is sent to the user’s
many non-updated devices of connected without any installing Firefox. headphones, indicating where the
internet access. problem. obstacle is in relation to them.
Indeed, this web browser
More recent devices – those When it comes to mobile does not take into account the Note that Rango doesn’t signal
security certificates of the all obstacles in the user’s vicinity,
operating system in use when just those that the user is likely to
accessing the internet. – ETX collide with, which are usually the
Studio closest.

In addition, Rango can help
users pinpoint their location at any
time, and even give upcoming
times for nearby public transport.
The device communicates via
Bluetooth with any smartphone
running the Rango application.
Waterproof and shockproof, Rango

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Form emergency-resilient framework

COMMENT instead of a “blanket” and unlimited takeover Emergency Ordinance. In contrast, under the King. The ability to call for a blanket
of a health facility. In other words, private incumbent “blanket” Emergency Ordinance, it emergency remains intact, although by
by Ameen Kamal health institutions and relevant facilities may would be normally expected that Parliament consequence or necessary implication, it
be demanded to provide the relevant resources would not convene. Although it is true that would require a higher threshold to be
LAWMAKERS should put forth governed under the specific ordinance. political turmoil complicates addressing a invoked. Other than constitutional
amendments or additions to Article 150 certain national security issue or a crisis, amendments, other policy considerations
of the Federal Constitution to provide Given that the compensation for properties history has shown that the inability for should – in view of the potential manpower
emergency legal provisions, specific for taken and resources demanded under an Parliament to convene did not stop politicking shortages in times of crises – extend to reviving
natural security crises arising from Emergency Ordinance cannot be challenged, either. If anything, it made the political tension the National Service, whereby the focus should
conventional warfare, biological, chemical, the specific and targeted amendment to Article to brew even more behind the scenes. be on national unity, disaster relief and medical
digital/cyber security crises, natural disaster 150 should call for reasonable compensation first-aid, in addition to basic military training.
and other issues, instead of a “blanket” one. scheme(s) or at least agreed methodologies for Now it is understood that the declaration of
determining compensation for different types emergency is the prerogative of the Yang di- National Service graduates among
For example, a health crisis such as a of emergencies. Pertuan Agong, and as mentioned by school-leavers can be called forth under an
pandemic may result in public hospitals constitutional expert Prof Dr Shamrahayu A. Emergency Ordinance to assist in vaccination
meeting certain thresholds indicating a In developing these specific amendments, Aziz to a website: “the prerogative power is the centres, quarantine centres and assist at any
trajectory of a breaking point, which would there should be discussions with leaders and power of the monarchy which has been facilities under the National Disaster
justify the proclamation of an emergency stakeholders related to the type of emergency present, even before the drafting of the Federal Management Agency.
specific for a health crisis, along with the in question. For example, an emergency Constitution of Malaya (Malaysia)”.
necessary and relevant ordinance(s). specific to a health crisis would require the Bloomberg opinion columnist and Milbank
engagement with public health experts and Thus, any attempts for amendments must Family Senior Fellow at Hoover Institution at
Under this specific (therefore, limited) relevant stakeholders to formulate reasonable be in acknowledgement of this. According to Stanford University Niall Ferguson mentioned
ordinance, the law would only be focused and compensation scheme(s), ready to be invoked Shamrahayu, although it is true that the that “the next global disaster is already on its
targeted in providing for the conscription of under a certain ordinance. prerogative power of the Yang di-Pertuan way”, and that “we simply cannot know which
private general practitioner (GP) clinics and Agong ceases once Parliament convenes, the of all the possible future disasters will strike
other private health institutions to ensure These initial stakeholder engagements will returned legislative powers enable the and when. All we can do is learn from history
national healthcare burden by public, teaching help ensure better cooperation when such laws Parliament to pass an ordinance empowering how to construct social and political structures
and military hospitals is shared and distributed are enforced. Psychologically, it shows mutual the King to make laws. that are at least resilient and at best
to all capable bodies. respect and inclusiveness in responsibility and anti-fragile”.
decision-making, despite the law allowing Relatedly, and similar to Section 2 of the
True enough, this is already possible under properties, services and resources to simply be Emergency Ordinance 2021, another We should take this valuable experience in
the previous Ordinances. Under Sections 3 and demanded for. Of course, it should be amendment to Article 150 should be the fighting the pandemic to formulate a national
4 of the Emergency (Essential Powers) understood by all stakeholders that the very requirement for the establishment of an security blueprint, starting with boosting legal
Ordinance 2021, the government can acquire nature of an emergency calls for compensation independent special committee to advise the provisions, followed by the necessary
any relevant properties (such as private schemes and other related matters to sway in King on the continuation of the specific structural changes for better management and
buildings or facilities) and resources such as favour of public needs. emergency, whereby the King shall appoint readiness for future emergencies.
utilities, assets and may even include the committee members from representatives of
services of doctors and nurses. Also, under a specific and limited the ruling party/coalition and the Opposition, Ameen Kamal is the Head of Science &
Emergency Proclamation, unrelated/irrelevant experts and related members. Technology at EMIR Research, an independent
However, there is a need to narrowly define things such as the suspension of Parliament
the provisions. A specific ordinance could be need not be enforced. This allows mechanisms This way, the ability to call for a specific type think tank focused on strategic policy
limited to treating Covid-19-related cases of check and balance since Parliament may of emergency allows better check and balance recommendations based on rigorous research.
convene and could even decide against the without diluting the prerogative powers of the
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Digitalisation crucial for Asean recovery LETTERS [email protected]

COMMENT by partnering with AIA. Southeast Asian nations hope to Be reasonable with rules
Vietnam is emerging as one of the empower their citizens with the right for unvaccinated
by Ong BoYang best emerging data centre markets in digital skills and infrastructure, and
the world. Currently, Vietnam’s data become a major player in the digital
THE 42nd General Assembly of the centre market is worth approximately economy market.
Asean Inter-Parliamentary Assembly US$858 million. The increase in HEALTH Minister Khairy wedding receptions is unfair. The
was held in August, emphasising the demand for data centres in Vietnam is According to Boston Consulting Jamaluddin has stated that government needs to have
paramount importance of expediting primarily attributable to the need for Group, Southeast Asia is one of the Covid-19 will remain endemic flexible guidelines, for example,
digitalisation, and to bridge the digital faster processing speeds and data most attractive places for digital among Malaysians, and it has to one should be able to get a letter
divide. storage solutions. banking. There is immense potential be regarded as an epidemic. of approval from the Health
The Singapore Trade Data with Asean nations having a combined Ministry in such instances.
Having highly transformative Exchange (SGTraDex) was digital population of more than 400 The World Health
technologies would improve Southeast inaugurated as a digital infrastructure million people. Organisation too has said that The government is right in
Asia’s economic competitiveness and platform for trade data sharing. With the Covid-19 virus and its giving more privileges to those
society’s well-being, while ensuring SGTraDex, supply chains can be There are digital banking variants will be here for a long who are vaccinated so as to
inclusion and sustainability. connected locally and internationally, applications in Thailand, with the likes time, and that people will have to encourage vaccination as a
Undeniably, the coronavirus pandemic while ensuring financing integrity and of Krungthai Bank’s Pao Tang, adjust living with the disease, means to control the pandemic
has expedited digital transformation in improving operational effectiveness. Kasikornbank’s K-Plus and Siam while practising safety measures, but some temporary flexibilities
Southeast Asia. In April, Chinese tech conglomerate Commercial Bank’s SCB Easy. Pao in addition to vaccination. can be given to those
Tencent Holdings opened its first Tang is currently Thailand’s largest unvaccinated.
As the Covid-19 pandemic internet data centre in Indonesia. This digital banking application, with more As such, the government
rampages on, leading to certain levels is a strategic move to tap one of the than 40 million users, providing needs to be reasonable when Some are refusing vaccination
of movement restrictions across Asean fastest growing regions in the world. It financial, investing and internet imposing conditions concerning for medical (case of having
countries, digital technology will be is also an opportune moment to build a banking services. During the the unvaccinated, who account comorbidities) or religious
significant in driving economic presence in Indonesia, with its huge pandemic, Krungthai Bank expedited for about 10% of the population. reasons; some are worried about
recovery in Southeast Asia. and fast-growing internet population, the transformation to digital banking. the side-effects in the long term;
and cloud computing market As a result, the Thai bank had a more Vaccination is not compulsory some are waiting for the crowds
During the pandemic, businesses burgeoning expeditiously. than 70% increase in mobile banking in the country, and despite that, to ease a bit; and some feel they
adapted by pivoting towards e- As part of achieving digital transactions. about 84% of the population can ride out this pandemic by
commerce, firms embraced transformation, the Indonesian have been vaccinated. Some of strict adherence to Covid-19
communication and teleconferencing government hopes to nurture nine Cambodia’s Prince Bank launched the strict conditions imposed on protocols or SOP.
tools, while schools offered online million expert digital talents by 2030. the Prince Mobile application two those unvaccinated are
lessons via digital applications. For a start, the Communications years ago. unreasonable and infringes on Another issue that I would like
and Information Ministry is awarding their right of choice. It is alright to to highlight is the exorbitant
Digitalisation in Southeast Asia has Digital Talent Scholarships to The digital banking application will bar dine-in customers if they are charge for vaccinations at private
further advanced e-commerce, data citizens talented in the information allow users to transfer funds, pay their unvaccinated. They have a choice clinics. Recently, a friend of mine
infrastructure and digital banking. technology field. bills and manage their finances online, to opt for takeaways. had to pay RM200 to get
Asean governments have also been There is support from the private without having to visit the bank’s vaccinated at a private clinic. This
proactive in nurturing digital talents. sector where Tokopedia inaugurated branch physically. Furthermore, Prince The rule on tourism or means that he will have to fork
the AI Centre of Excellence and the Mobile, which utilises data analytics, interstate travel – that only those out RM400 for both shots.
E-commerce sales in Southeast Asia Tokopedia Academy to spur will provide customers with financial vaccinated will be allowed to
reached US$62 billion (RM260 billion) innovation and create a pool of insights and advice. travel – can also be regarded as It was stated earlier that
in 2020, and is predicted to increase technology talents in Indonesia. fair. However, strict rules should private hospitals and clinics
by US$100 billion within the next The SayaDigital initiative in The bank has a customer-centric not be imposed on entry to taking part in the government’s
four years. Malaysia focuses on raising digital business model, and constantly seeks sundry shops, shopping malls, vaccination programme will be
literacy among youths and senior to provide better customer experience, markets, banks, houses of doing it for free, as part of their
Vietnam’s digital economy is citizens. This inclusive digital with better digital product features and worship, wedding receptions, community service.
expected to reach US$52 billion by programme is aligned with the innovation. recreation parks, and various
2025. It is a highly lucrative emerging Malaysian Digital Economy Blueprint essential services and places. One does not mind a small fee
market, where e-commerce giants and the Shared Prosperity Vision 2030. The pandemic has expedited the for services rendered but to
such as Alibaba and Amazon are During the programme, there will be Fourth Industrial Revolution, where The government can restrict exploit people, especially when
venturing into. digital skills training, including the digital technologies such as artificial the numbers as it did with wake incomes are low, and many
learning of digital topics such as e- intelligence, automation and the services and funerals, as well as workers have been laid off, is
E-commerce platform Tiki is wallet and e-banking. Internet of Things will alter how we live to make it compulsory to use unconscionable.
Vietnam’s biggest homegrown digital and work. MySejahtera for entries and exits.
shopping platform. Tiki initially There should not be any
launched as a digital bookstore and has Leveraging on these digital However, excluding parents or ambiguity or uncertainty in this
evolved into offering a wide range of technologies will be crucial for close relatives of a bride and aspect.
consumer goods such as lifestyle and Southeast Asia’s economic recovery. groom from houses of worship,
electronics products. Recently, it also Comments: [email protected] marriage registration centres or V. Thomas
started providing insurance solutions

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33.9 Retail 1116.9 1112.6 4.3

20.6 Foreign 715.7 643.0 72.7 22.61 56.10 132.33 35.72 108.60
STI NIKKEI TSEC KOSPI S&P/ASX200
100.0 3290.3 3290.3 0.0 13.77 3,077.69 291.61 19.39 30,183.96 17,181.44 3,097.92
KLCI HANG SENG SCI 7,275.60
Preliminary stats (excluding trade amendments). For final data, please refer to www.bursamalaysia.com 1,546.82 24,500.39 3,602.22
Source: Bursa Malaysia

KL MARKET SUMMARY World Bank cuts Malaysia’s
September 28, 2021 2021 GDP growth forecast

INDICES 11,331.83 CHANGE +56.64
FBMEMAS
FBMKLCI 1,546.82 +13.77
CONSUMER PRODUCTS 608.53 +1.01
INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS 204.09 +2.83
CONSTRUCTION 164.79 -0.75
FINANCIAL SERVICES 15,231.03 -0.46
ENERGY 754.21 +30.80
TELECOMMUNICATIONS 675.62 -6.62 o While external demand may provide tailwinds for
HEALTH CARE 2,524.57 +57.12 expansion, ongoing movement restrictions are term requirements.
TRANSPORTATION 868.32 -2.08 expectedtoweigh oneconomy,saysorganisation “In the short term, it is clear that fiscal
PROPERTY 715.37 -2.25
PLANTATION 6,335.56 +11.91 support is still needed to relieve and
FBMSHA 12,375.28 +88.64 recover from the negative output gap and
FBMACE 7,186.08 -59.58 support vulnerable populations. Malaysia
TECHNOLOGY 94.56 -2.07
█ BY AMIR IMRAN HUSAIN SAFRI continue growing after 2022. does need to continue to
TURNOVER VALUE [email protected] “The downward revision spend on these issues but at
5.449 BIL RM3.290 BIL PETALING JAYA: The World Bank has some point the country will
slashed Malaysia’s GDP growth estimates for 2021 reflects the hard truth emerge from this crisis with
5 MOST ACTIVES for 2021 to 3.3% from a previous estimate of that the pandemic has been in higher debt and a tighter
September 28, 2021 4.5% made in June, citing a charge for the most part of the fiscal space.”
disproportionate recovery of employment year, leading to a more severe
STOCK VOL CLSG (sen) +/– (sen) and income among the poor and movement restriction and Hence, he pointed out
FINTEC 446,432,400 1.5 -0.5 vulnerable. cautionary behaviour since there is a real need to anchor
PHB 366,669,800 1.0 -0.5 June,” Apurva told the media the medium term fiscal
KNM 161,729,300 25.0 +0.5 “While external demand may provide during World Bank’s Malaysia strategy to a clear adjustment
KANGER 131,489,600 5.0 UNCH tailwinds for growth, ongoing movement economic briefing yesterday. path.
DNEX 124,406,200 80.5 -0.5 restrictions are expected to weigh down on
the economy,” the World Bank’s East Asia Nonetheless, he noted that The lead economist stated
5 TOP GAINERS and Pacific Fall 2021 Economic Update said. there has been some silver that the World Bank’s
September 28, 2021 linings for Malaysia. The lead previous analysis found
In regard to the 4.5-5.5% GDP growth economist pointed out that digitalisation Malaysia undercollects its
STOCK VOL CLSG (RM) +/– RM projection outlined in the 12th Malaysia has taken off in a major way in Malaysia, revenue on personal income
HARTA 8,066,600 6.06 0.53 Plan (12MP), World Bank Group lead signaling that the environment has been tax, corporate tax and consumption tax.
YINSON 6,928,700 5.30 0.40 economist Apurva Sanghi (pix) remarked quite supportive to the export sector. Therefore, improving the tax collection
PCHEM 15,926,500 8.65 0.39 that such prediction is made more difficult framework, revisiting the tax expenditure
PETDAG 175,900 19.26 0.36 due to the simultaneously shrinking supply Another encouraging development for system and exploring other forms of
F&N 185,200 26.56 0.26 and demand situation which has affected the country is its higher vaccination rate taxation including improving the tax
all economies across the globe. which would enable a further reopening of administration will help mobilise revenues
5 TOP LOSERS the economy. Collectively, these two and resources for the development plan.
September 28, 2021 Projection accuracy notwithstanding, factors serve as the basis for higher growth In addition, he found that there are also
he outlined that what is more important in in 2022 and 2023. some savings to be made on the revenue
these predictions are the underlying trend. side by rationalising expenditures,
In regard to the largest ever reducing leakages and improving spending
“For our forecast horizon for the time development expenditure of RM400 efficiency.
being, there is a downtrend in 2021 going to billion which accompanies the 12MP, “The bottom line is to focus on revenue
2022 and hopefully the economy will Apurva highlighted the need to separate and expenditures to raise resources as
the short term from the medium to long much as possible and to spend efficiently.”

STOCK VOL CLSG (RM) +/– RM SilTerra advised to reduce wafer scrap
MPI 393,100 45.00 1.00 rate, operating expenses
GREATEC 3,705,300 7.10 0.28
PMBTECH 415,800 12.82 0.26
CNASIA 28,601,200 0.705 0.225
VITROX 271,000 20.60 0.22

EXCHANGE RATES SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 KUALA LUMPUR: SilTerra Malaysia Sdn
Bhd is advised to reduce the rate of wafer
Foreign currency Bank sell Bank buy Bank buy scrap and take proactive action to cut The Auditor-General’s Report 2019 Series 2 found that semiconductor wafer productions
operating expenses and the production of involved high operating expenses, causing SilTerra to incur losses of up to RM1.832 billion
1 US DOLLAR TT/OD TT OD loss-making products to increase the until 2020. – BERNAMAPIX
1 AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR 4.2475 4.1225 4.1125 company’s profits.
1 BRUNEI DOLLAR 3.1090 2.9860 2.9700 it said. SilTerra’s business receivables amounted
1 CANADIAN DOLLAR 3.1340 3.0430 3.0350 According to the Auditor-General’s Report It said that overall, SilTerra has achieved to RM105.59 million (52 firms) in 2017,
1 EURO 3.3590 3.2700 3.2580 2019 Series 2 released yesterday, its founding objectives and sales and RM145.17 million (72 firms) in 2018,
1 NEWZEALAND DOLLAR 4.9740 4.8140 4.7940 semiconductor wafer productions involved marketing were effective because most of the RM150.21 million (122 firms) in 2019 and
1 SINGAPORE DOLLAR 2.9870 2.8770 2.8610 high operating expenses, causing SilTerra to revenue came from overseas. RM119.05 million (127 firms) in 2020.
1 STERLING POUND 3.1340 3.0430 3.0350 incur losses. However, it said among the matters that
1 SWISS FRANC 5.8260 5.6430 5.6230 needed attention are the management of key “SilTerra has identified this weakness and
100 UAE DIRHAM 4.5740 4.4690 4.4540 The report revealed that SilTerra’s performance indicators (KPIs), took the necessary precautions to move
100 BANGLADESHTAKA 117.0000 110.9600 110.7600 financial position was less stable with semiconductor wafer manufacturing forward,” it said.
100 CHINESE RENMINBI 5.0950 4.7340 4.5340 accumulated losses increased to RM1.832 implementation and business receivables
100 HONGKONG DOLLAR 65.8000 63.2000 billion until 2020 mainly due to the management as it is categorised as The audit found that all three KPIs set
100 INDIAN RUPEE 55.1600 52.4200 N/A depreciation of processing equipment assets. inefficient. achieved over 90% of the target in 2017 but in
100 INDONESIAN RUPIAH 5.8500 5.4900 52.2200 There are weaknesses in the 2018 and 2019, only one out of the total four
100 JAPANESE YEN 0.0308 0.0279 5.2900 The audit analysis on SilTerra financial management of receivables collection as KPIs set achieved over 90% target, which is
100 NEWTAIWAN DOLLAR 3.8320 3.7130 0.0229 performance found that throughout the well as non-compliant reminder methods equivalent to 25% of annual achievement.
100 PAKISTAN RUPEE 16.4000 3.7030 company’s nine years of operation, only four
100 PHILIPPINE PESO 2.5500 N/A years, from 2013 to 2016, recorded profits Meanwhile, three out of four KPIs set in
100 QATAR RIYAL 8.4300 2.3900 N/A while the remaining five years suffered losses. 2020 achieved over 90% of the target. –
100 SAUDI RIYAL 117.9500 7.9300 2.1900 Bernama
100THAI BAHT 114.5100 111.9700 7.7300 These losses have led to Khazanah
13.1900 108.7100 111.7700 Nasional Bhd planning to sell SilTerra as the
11.7100 108.5100 company’s shareholders equity remained
11.3100 negative since 2006, amounting to RM24
million.
Source: Malayan Banking Berhad/Bernama that contributed to the problem.
“The selling of SilTerra (to Dagang
NeXchange Bhd) on March 31, 2021 by
Khazanah has an impact on the nation’s
interest.

“This is because SilTerra has many
advantages and is the only company that has
the expertise to produce world-class
semiconductor wafer owned by the country,”

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Securities, has proposed to transfer its of year-on-year expansion posted positive growth. sustained improvement in global
listing to the Main Market of Bursa demand and a persistent, albeit
Securities, having met all the relevant PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s export growth of 12.5% and, consequently, The rise in exports was attributable moderate, increase in imports of
requirements under the Equity performance saw a 12th straight Malaysia’s trade surplus surged by mainly to higher shipments to intermediate goods imply continued
Guidelines of Securities Commission month of year-on-year (y-o-y) 44.7% on-year to RM21.4 billion. Singapore (+RM2.4 billion), Japan export orders ahead.
Malaysia and the Main Market Listing expansion, growing 18.4% to (+RM1.8 billion), the US (+RM1.2
Requirements of Bursa Securities. RM95.6 billion in August this year, “However, as a consequence of billion), Indonesia (+RM1.1 billion), “Strong demand from the West
supported by domestic exports and the slowdown in domestic Hong Kong (+RM1.0 billion), for year-end festivities is expected to
Over the 14 months since re-exports. economic activity, the month-on- Australia (+RM825.8 million) and create seasonal volume rushes over
Reservoir Link’s listing on the ACE month performance of total trade, China (+RM814.8 million). the next few months,” it said in a
Market, the group has reported an According to the Statistics exports and imports showed report yesterday following the
aggregate profit after tax of RM23.0 Department, domestic exports stood declines of 6.1%, 1.8% and 11.2%, In terims of goods, the increase in release of the latest trade data.
million for the past three financial at RM79.1 billion, contributing 82.7% respectively. In contrast, the trade exports was driven by petroleum
years ended Dec 31, 2018 to 2020. As to total exports, which translates into surplus increased by 55.5%” said products (+RM2.6 billion); electrical & The research house highlighted
at Dec 31, 2020, the group displayed a an 18.7% expansion, while re-exports Chief Statistician Malaysia Datuk electronic products (+RM2.2 billion); that Malaysia is on track to fully
healthy financial position with a were valued at RM16.5 billion, a Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin. chemical & chemical products inoculate its adult population by
current ratio of 3.6 times and net cash growth of 16.7% y-o-y. (+RM2.2 billion); manufacture of end-October and enter an endemic
position of RM24.8 million, reflecting About 159 out of 255 commodity metal (+RM1.9 billion); liquefied stage that will bring more
the ability to meet short-term Imports for the month totalled groups for exports showed increases natural gas (+RM1.9 billion); palm oil manufacturing capacity back online
obligations. In addition, Reservoir RM74.2 billion, translating into a compared with the previous year. As & palm oil-based agriculture products to meet export orders.
Link currenty has a public (+RM1.4 billion) and palm oil-based
shareholding spread of 43.3% of the manufactured products (+RM1.1 “Thus, we maintain our 2021 full-
total number of listed shares, billion). year export growth forecast at 22.0%
exceeding the 25% required by the (2020: -1.1%),” it said.
listing regulations.
Raya Airways set to be first cargo drone operator in Asean
Meanwhile, Reservoir Link’s
wholly owned subsidiary ReservoirBRIEFS PETALING JAYA: Raya Airways Sdn deliver parts at precise moments, vice versa. said it is delighted to partner with
Link Sdn Bhd has been awarded a Bhd recently embarked on a proof of the POC will specifically explore the Additionally, the POC will Pen Aviation to continue developing
contract by Sarawak Shell Bhd/Sabah commercialisation (POC) in deployment of drones to facilitate new revenue streams by reshaping
Shell Petroleum Co Ltd for the partnership with Pen Aviation Sdn port logistics, entailing logistics and demonstrate Pen Aviation’s ecosystem its products and services to offer
provision of slickline equipment and Bhd to demonstrate the commercial distribution activities for goods at superiority to successfully deliver safe, certified and reliable
services. The three-year contract viability of utilising drones to commercial ports. high-volume automated logistics innovations to cater to more time-
took effect on Sept 3. transport goods. This marks a operations with a 24/7 UAV-based definite services.
significant milestone for Raya Expected to commence in the freight service.
BOUSTEAD PLANTATIONS Airways, setting it on track to fourth quarter of 2021, the POC will “Complementing our expertise
SELLS LAND TO SIPP POWER become the first Malaysian freight undertake port logistics missions Redefining logistics in line with the with Pen Aviation’s technical
service provider in Asean to operate jointly conducted by Raya Airways global push towards carbon neutrality, capabilities, we are confident that
PETALING JAYA: Boustead cargo drones. and Pen Aviation. This exercise will the deployment of Pen Aviation’s we will be able to contribute to the
Plantations Bhd has entered into be performed in accordance with drones reflects Raya Airways’ sustainable growth of the industry,
a sale and purchase agreement Leveraging on Raya Airways’ the Civil Aviation Directive CAD commitment to reduce logistics- particularly in Malaysia.
with SIPP Power Sdn Bhd for the track record coupled with Pen 6011, a regulation by the Civil related emissions. Apart from
proposed disposal of its Kulai Aviation’s expertise in safe, mission- Aviation Authority of Malaysia adapting to the changing logistics “With increasing demand for
Young Estate in Kulai, Johor, critical flight operations for both which allows for the development of landscape, this will also allow Raya efficient and cost-effective freight
consisting of five parcels of land airplanes and drones, the POC is unmanned aircraft technologies. Airways to improve cost optimisation forwarding services, the POC is
totalling 664ha for RM429 million aimed at unlocking prospects for The drones will be operated by and enhance environmental timely as it paves the way for Raya
cash. The group is expected to Raya Airways within its freight certified pilots to pick up and drop sustainability, as drones optimises Airways to strengthen our
realise an estimated gain of services. The POC will entail the off packages weighing up to 12kg, energy consumption, thus reducing position as a mid-mile provider
RM323 million upon completion utilisation of PEN55V, Pen Aviation’s with a distance of up to 50km from carbon emissions. and build future capabilities to
of the proposed disposal which medium size cargo drone. The final containers on cargo ships serve Asia and the Asia Pacific
translates into a gain of objective for Raya Airways is to to the port and Raya Airways group managing region, with a cargo drone fleet
RM486,400 per ha, which will enhance “Drone-As-a-Service” director Mohamad Najib Ishak capable of flying up to 1,000kg of
increase value for its shareholders (DaaS) to its offering by operating a goods,” said Najib.
by 14 sen per share. Boustead mixed fleet of PEN55V and
Plantations also secured a five- PEN1360V, Pen Aviation’s heavy size Upon the successful completion
year plantation management cargo drones. of the POC, Raya Airways aims to
agency agreement from SIPP create a new customer experience
Power, a 70% subsidiary of YTL With cargo UAV (Unmanned in the logistics sector, expanding
Power International Bhd, which Automated Vehicle) already proven opportunities for sustainable
intends to develop a large-scale effective in other logistic operations growth and unlocking greater
solar power facility with a such as for delivery of vital potential for economic
generation capacity of up to medicines to otherwise inaccessible contribution by leveraging on
500MW. locations, and in warehouses to innovative “Drone-As-a-Service”
solutions.
KNM WINS RM13.4M
POWER FACILITY DEAL Raya Airways will partner Pen Aviation to demonstrate the
commercial viability of using drones to transport goods.
PETALING JAYA: KNM Group Bhd’s
wholly owned subsidiary KNM PCCS: Hire purchase business to start contributing revenue this year
Process Systems Sdn Bhd (KNMPS),
yesterday signed a contract with PETALING JAYA: Apparel maker this pace of growth will be quickened. digital efforts as they can see that the for an 80% stake in the joint venture,
PEC Powercon Sdn Bhd for the Pre- PCCS Group Bhd is kicking off its PCCS’ hire purchase business is demand is there, he said. while See held the remaining 20%
Fabrication Tank for Combined hire purchase business this month based in Malacca and Johor. with a capital of RM1 million. Thus,
Cycle Power Generating Facility of with a RM5 million loan book, and is “Barring any further lockdowns Southern Auto Capital is the wholly
up to 1,200MW at Pulau Indah, expecting this division to start The Covid-19 pandemic has led and assuming the economy returns owned subsidiary of PCCS.
Selangor, amounting to RM13.4 contributing in the current financial to an increase in used-car sales as to normal, we are aiming to more
million. The supply and delivery year ending March 31, 2022. people become more sensitive to than double the hire purchase loan Meanwhile, PCCS announced a
duration is 11 months from the auto cost in the recession. book size in the next financial year.” decent set of financial results for its
date of the contract. Its group managing director, first quarter ended June 30, 2021.
David Chan Wee Kiang, is confident “There is in fact pent-up demand To recap, PCCS entered into a PCCS recorded a 21.7% jump in net
MYEG PHILIPPINES ROLLS that Southern Auto Capital Sdn Bhd, in the used-car market. We are joint venture with Justin See Kok profit to RM1.97 million on the back
OUT TWO E-GOVT SERVICES the group’s hire purchase business, hoping to give out loans of RM1 Wah to form Southern Auto Capital of a 9.22% increase in revenue to
will start contributing revenue to the million every month starting this Sdn Bhd on April 19, 2021. The joint RM114.5 million. The company
PETALING JAYA: MY EG Services group, now that Malacca has entered month,” said Chan. venture was to establish and operate declared an interim dividend of 1
Bhd’s joint venture I-Pay MYEG Phase Two of the National Recovery used vehicles financing and sen for its financial year ending
Philippines Inc (MYEG Philippines) Plan. Once Johor enters Phase Two, Across Malaysia, there is now a insurance business in Malacca and March 31, 2022, to be paid on Nov 1.
has rolled out two e-government greater inventory of used vehicles Johor. PCCS invested RM4 million
services, the online payment of online. Dealers are accelerating
income taxes as well as to the
Philippine Economic Zone Authority
(Peza). The online tax payment for
Filipinos will begin in October
and it is made possible through a
partnership with the country’s
Bureau of Internal Revenue. The
payment to the agency tasked
with investment promotions and
export sectors, Peza, started earlier
this month.

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SUNBIZ

Sompo Asia invests A$68m in global insurtech firm Cover Genius

PETALING JAYA: Sompo Holdings secondary capital, and was supported homeowners and corporates, fintech believe the company is uniquely claims management XClaim, allows
(Asia) Pte Ltd (Sompo Asia) yesterday by globally distinguished fintech and bank insurance programs, positioned to excel in this fast- partners to tap into digital distribution
announced its A$68 million (RM208 investor G Squared, as well as Cover solutions for retailers, gig contractors, developing market. At Sompo Group, at a scalable global level. Combining
million) investment in Cover Genius, Genius’ early backers King River logistics platforms, cyber security we share common values with Cover Sompo’s underwriting capabilities with
an insurtech firm and embedded Capital, Marinya Capital and Regal companies and online travel agencies, Genius. We hope that through this Cover Genius’ licensing and
insurance specialist that enables digital Funds Management. rental car aggregator and airlines. investment, we can work together to technology will create a compelling
companies to offer any line of realise digital innovations and bring leadership position in the fast-growing
insurance or warranty directly to global Cover Genius partners with the Through existing projects, Sompo delight to our customers.” embedded insurance market. The
customers with a single API call. world’s largest digital companies Asia has seen vast potential in Cover partnership will kick off in Sompo
including Booking Holdings, Genius’ global capabilities backed by Cover Genius’ global distribution Group’s 14 markets across Asia before
The A$100 million Series C round Skyscanner, Ola, Intuit, Shopee and its BrightWrite data analytics platform and its API for end-to-end expanding to its global network,
will bolster Cover Genius’ global several other leading brands to framework that helps partners advancing the group’s digital
expansion and further Sompo Group’s distribute personalised insurance in optimise toward any goal. transformation and agility.
digital distribution channel in the any country, language and currency
embedded insurance market, enabling with a single API call. In addition, with Sompo Asia CEO Daniel Neo said it This investment will propel the
the company to offer tailored solutions licences in all 50 US states and in more has worked with Cover Genius on Sompo Retail business to be even more
to its customers by leveraging XCover, than 60 countries, Cover Genius is able some projects and was impressed by sustainable and competitive, offering
Cover Genius’ global insurance and to offer global capabilities to multiple the organisation and its global customised solutions that cater to the
warranty distribution platform. industries including property capabilities. wellbeing of all stakeholders, beyond
insurance for renters, landlords, insurance.
The round comprised primary and “In addition, we are excited about
the future of embedded insurance. I

China has tools to avoid BRIEFS BIS: CBDCS CAN SLASH
Evergrande crisis: ADB head TIME, COSTS IN
CROSS-BORDER PAYMENTS
o Country’s banking system Evergrande default concerns
has ample buffers while the HONG KONG: Central bank digital
developer has sufficient China’s Evergrande Group – the world’s most indebted property currencies (CBDCs) can slash the time
asset holdings to repay debt developer with a US$305 billion mountain of debt – has triggered fears needed for cross-border payments to
seconds from days and cut costs, the
that it could default on interest payments Bank of International Settlements (BIS)
China Evergrande Group share price said, citing a pilot scheme to test the
(Currency in Hong Kong $) digital forms of fiat currencies. The trial
showed cross-border transactions
TOKYO: China has sufficient buffers and Hui Ka Yan: Chinese tycoon owns 71% 30 could be made in a few seconds,
policy tools to prevent debt-riddled developer of Evergrande empire. Hui’s wealth surged instead of 3-5 days, as CBDCs help skirt
China Evergrande Group from triggering a to US$42.5 billion in 2017 25 complicated arrangements under
global financial crisis, Asian Development Nov 2017: $31.60 Feb 2021: $17.42 which payments are passed via a
Bank president Masatsugu Asakawa said Company’s shares surge network of banks, the BIS said in a
yesterday. 550% in response to widely 21 report yesterday. CBDCs also helped
expected backdoor listing reduce costs by up to 50%, it added.
But Evergrande’s plight underscores the of its real estate assets in Typically, global banks with no network
heavy role asset price inflation played in China in a given country channel payments
China’s fast-pace growth, and there could be Jan 2017: Corporate and there via a local bank that acts on its
consequences for regional government land acquisitions increase behalf. The BIS-backed pilot scheme,
finances and consumption, Asakawa said. Evergrande’s debt to which initially involved the Hong Kong
at least US$100 million and Thai central banks, used blockchain
“I don’t think a single firm’s episode would to synchronise transaction data across
trigger a global crisis like one caused by the 2014: Evergrande’s 15 participants in the payment chain. It
collapse of Lehman Brothers,“ Asakawa told an core profit rises to helped to slash costs by up to half by
online briefing. 12.1 billion yuan Sep 2021: Share price reducing some liquidity management,
(US$1.95 billion) falls 87% since February. compliance and foreign exchange
Chinese authorities were showing readiness Company due to make two operations, BIS said in its report. –
to contain any spill-over from Evergrande’s Jan Apr 2015: $7.35 interest payments of $83.5m 10 Reuters
potential collapse and the central bank was 2014: and $47.5m to 2022 and 5
pumping ample short-term liquidity into $2.91 2024 bonds EASYJET: £1.2B RIGHTS
markets, he said. ISSUE 93% TAKEN UP
Dec 2016: Sep 21: $2.27
Evergrande also had sufficient asset $4.83 LONDON: British airline EasyJet said its
holdings it could unload to make payments, he investors had bought 93% of the new
added. 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 0 shares on offer in its £1.2 billion (RM6.9
2021 billion) rights issue, designed to help
The developer’s woes underscored the fund its recovery from the pandemic.
Chinese economy’s heavy reliance on the red- Sources: Bloomberg, Forbes, Investing.com Picture: Getty Images © GRAPHIC NEWS The airline announced the cash call, its
hot property market that resembled Japan’s second during 18 months of Covid-19,
asset-inflation bubble in the late 1980s to early Asakawa said China was likely to resume “From 2022 onward, China will tread a earlier this month, at the same time as
1990s. moderate growth from 2022 with structural moderate long-term growth trend. It won’t revealing it had rejected a takeover
problems such as mounting private- and return to the 7-8% pace of expansion seen approach from an unnamed suitor,
A property market crash could hit China’s public-sector debt seen weighing on its during its high-growth period,“ he said. – believed to be low cost rival Wizz Air.
regional governments and households that economy. Reuters EasyJet’s CEO Johan Lundgren, said
have relied on real estate holdings in financing the extra funds would enable it to take
debt. advantage of new opportunities likely
to arise as carriers like British Airways-
“We need to watch developments carefully owner IAG , Air France-KLM and
because the impact on China’s regional Lufthansa retreat. “The success of this
government finances and household spending capital raise, thanks to great support
is a source of concern,“ said Asakawa, who was from investors, will enable EasyJet to
formerly Japan’s top currency diplomat. strengthen its balance sheet and
accelerate its post-Covid 19 recovery
With liabilities of US$305 billion (RM1.3 plan,“ he said in a statement yesterday.
trillion), Evergrande has sparked concerns its – Reuters
problems could spread through China’s
financial system and reverberate around the LEGO POSTS RECORD PROFIT,
world – although damage has so far been TURNOVER AS STORES REOPEN
concentrated in the property sector.
COPENHAGEN: Lego posted record
Australia challenges Google’s ad dominance, calls for data-use rules profits and turnover in the first half of
2021, driven by strong demand and the
SYDNEY: Australia’s antitrust watchdog called Alphabet Inc unit trouncing rival advertisers by on such laws at the moment and we’re going to reopening of retail stores, the Danish
for powers to curb Google’s use of internet data using the data it collects from people’s online be trying to align with them over the next year,“ toy giant said yesterday. The company
to sell targeted ads, joining other regulators in searches - including on maps and YouTube – to Australian Competition and Consumer said its net profit rose by 140% to 6.3
saying the firm dominates the market to the place marketing material. Commission Chair Rod Sims said in a Reuters billion kronor (RM4.1 billion) in the first
point of hurting publishers, advertisers and interview. six months of the year. Turnover soared
consumers. The US justice department is meanwhile by 46% to 23 billion kronor, Lego said.
preparing an anti-monopoly lawsuit accusing He expected the global push to increase Like other companies worldwide, Lego
The comments, in a report published Google of using its market muscle to hobble regulation of Google’s advertising business saw a bump in online sales during the
yesterday, puts Australia alongside Europe and advertising rivals, according to media reports. would raise the chances of cooperation between pandemic, growing 50% in the first half
Britain where regulators want to stop the the US internet giant and the regulator. – Reuters compared to the same period last year.
“The Europeans and the UK are consulting But the toy-maker also expanded its
global retail footprint as it opened
more than 60 new Lego stores in the
first six months of 2021, with more than
40 of them in China. Lego had 737
retails stores, including 291 in China, as
of June. – AFP

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302 Jobs 322 Notices 322 Notices 322 Notices 322 Notices IN THE HIGH COURT OF MALAYA AT IN THE MATTER OF
KUALA LUMPUR THE COMPANIES ACT, 2016
MEDIA SALES COMPANIES ACT 2016 IN THE MATTER OF THE COMPANIES BIJAK DAMAI SDN. BHD.
SECTION 117(10) ACT, 2016 Registration No. 200201005054 IN THE STATE OF WILAYAH AND
REPRESENTATIVE / AGENT PERSEKUTUAN, MALAYSIA IN THE MATTER OF
(FREELANCE) NOTICE OF PROPOSED AND IN THE MATTER OF (572717-P) (COMMERCIAL DIVISION) YINSON SHIPPING SDN. BHD.
REDUCTION BUSANA ALFINA SDN. BHD. (Incorporated in Malaysia) COMPANIES (WINDING-UP) Company No: 200801021897
Requirements: (200701004007 (762006-X)) (In Members’ Voluntary Winding Up) NO: WA-28NCC-490-07/2021
· Minimum 1 year sales experience OF SHARE CAPITAL (IN MEMBERS’ VOLUNTARY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT pursuant In the matter of Section 465(1)(e) of the (823215-V)
ASTRALWIN SDN BHD to Section 459(2) of the Companies Act Companies Act 2016 (IN MEMBERS’ VOLUNTARY
in newspaper and digital [Co. No.: 200201016939 WINDING-UP) 2016, the Final Meeting of the Members
advertising NOTICE OF THE FINAL MEETING of the Company will be convened And LIQUIDATION)
· Attractive commission package (584602-W)] NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant electronically via video conferencing at In the matter of JEKS ENGINEERING At an Extraordinary General Meeting
and incentive to Section 459 of the Companies Act, BO3-B-13-1, Level 13, Menara 3A, KL SDN BHD [Company No: 199401011827 of the members of YINSON SHIPPING
· Able to start immediately NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN 2016 a Final Meeting of the abovenamed Eco City, No. 3, Jalan Bangsar, 59200 (297506-U)] SDN. BHD. held on 28 September 2021,
· Central, Northern, Southern, THAT a special resolution Company will be held at the office of Kuala Lumpur on Monday, 1 November the following Special Resolutions were
East Coast and Sabah/Sarawak to reduce the share capital the liquidator, No. 29-2, Jalan 46A/26, 2021 at 10.00 a.m. for the following BETWEEN duly passed :-
of the Company has been Taman Sri Rampai, 53300 Kuala Lumpur, purposes: ECOGARDEN LANDSCAPE SDN BHD 1. “THAT the Company will be
Send in your application with your passed on 24.09.2021. W.P. Kuala Lumpur on 30 OCTOBER 2021 [Company No: 201501004238
photo to [email protected] The extract of the special (Saturday) at 9.00 a.m. for the purpose of AGENDA (1129570-U)] liquidated by way of members’
resolution is set out below: receiving the accounts and report from the 1. To receive an account from the voluntary winding up pursuant to
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“THAT the Share capital of the winding up has been conducted and liquidator showing the manner in AND Act, 2016.”
DALAM MAHKAMAH TINGGI DALAM MAHKAMAH TINGGI MALAYA the company be reduced 322 Notices to hear explanations that may be given by which the winding-up has been JEKS ENGINEERING SDN BHD 2. “THAT MR KAM CHAI HONG of C.
MALAYA DI SEREMBAN DI SEREMBAN from RM250,000-00 to the liquidator. conducted and to hear explanations [Company No: 199401011827 H. Kam Consultancy (2005) Sdn.
RM2-00 and that such IN THE HIGH COURT OF MALAYA AT LIM MING KHOON that may be given by the liquidator. (297506-U)] Bhd., 55-A, Jalan Perang, Taman
DALAM NEGERI SEMBILAN DARUL DALAM NEGERI SEMBILAN DARUL reduction be affected SHAH ALAM Liquidator 2. To determine by ordinary resolution Pelangi, 80400 Johor Bahru, Johor
KHUSUS, MALAYSIA KHUSUS, MALAYSIA by repayment to the Kuala Lumpur in the manner in which the books, ..... RESPONDENT be appointed as Liquidator to act
shareholders RM249,998- IN THE STATE OF SELANGOR DARUL Dated: 29 SEPTEMBER 2021 accounts and documents of the ADVERTISEMENT OF PETITION for the purpose of winding up the
PETISYEN PERCERAIAN PETISYEN PERCERAIAN 00, being capital which is EHSAN, MALAYSIA Notes:- Company and the liquidator thereof NOTICE is hereby given that a petition company’s affairs and distributing
NO.: NA-33-95-08/2021 NO.: NA-33-93-07/2021 in excess of the needs of 1. Only members whose names appear shall be disposed of. for the winding-up of the above-named its assets.”
Dalam perkara mengenai Petisyen the company.” COMPANIES WINDING-UP in the Register of Member on 29 NG HENG HOOI Company by the High Court was, on the “THAT the Liquidator be indemnified
Perceraian (Pembubaran) di antara Dalam perkara mengenai Petisyen NO.: BA-28NCC-441-09/2021 SEPTEMBER 2021 shall be entitled to Liquidator 26th day of July, 2021 presented by the by the Company against all costs,
NG SOON HENG (NO. K/P : 920519-05- Perceraian (Pembubaran) di antara MONALISA BINTI ALI In the matter of Section 465 (1) (e) of attend and vote at this Final Meeting. Dated: 29.09.2021 Petitioner, ECOGARDEN LANDSCAPE SDN charges, losses, expenses and
5393) dan TONG THI THU THUY (NO. KERK TIEN MING (NO. K/P : 820613- LS0009424 the Companies Act 2016, the provisions 2. A member entitled to attend and vote Notes: BHD AND that the said Petition is directed liabilities incurred or sustained by him
PASPORT : C1166007 [VIETNAM]); 01-5015) dan YANTI OKTAVIANI (NO. Company Secretary of the Companies Act 2016 and the at this meeting is entitled to appoint at 1. A member entitled to attend and vote to be heard before the High Court sitting in the execution and discharge of his
PASPORT : B8786196 [INDONESIA]); Klang Companies (Winding-up) Rules 1972 least one proxy to attend and vote in his at the meeting may appoint another at Kuala Lumpur at 9.30 o’clock in the duties in relation thereto.”
Dan Date: 24.09.2021 stead. A proxy may but need not be a person as his proxy to attend and vote morning on Wednesday, the 27th October LIM HAN WENG
Dalam perkara mengenai Seksyen 53 Dan AND member of the Company. There shall be in his stead. 2021; and any creditor or contributory Chairman
dan 54(1) (b), (d) dan 54(2), 106 (1) (iv) 322 Notices In the matter of Alfalah Quality Food no restriction as to the qualification of 2. The instrument appointing a proxy of the said Company desiring to support Dated : 29 September 2021
Akta Membaharui Undang-Undang Dalam perkara mengenai Seksyen 53 Processing Sdn. Bhd. [Company No. the proxy. A proxy appointed to attend shall be in writing under the hand or oppose the making of an order on the
(Perkahwinan dan Perceraian) 1976. dan 54(1) (b), (d) dan 54(2), Seksyen 88, DALAM MAHKAMAH TINGGI MALAYA 201601030374 (1201315-X)] and vote at the meeting shall have the of the appointor or of his attorney said Petition may appear at the time of IN THE MATTER OF
Seksyen 89, Seksyen 93 dan Seksyen DI KANGAR same rights as the member to speak duly authorised in writing or, if the hearing by himself or his counsel for that THE COMPANIES ACT, 2016
ANTARA 106 Akta Membaharui Undang-Undang BETWEEN and vote at the meeting. appointor is a corporation, under purpose; and a copy of the Petition will be
NG SOON HENG (Perkahwinan dan Perceraian) 1976. DALAM NEGERI PERLIS, MALAYSIA PERBADANAN USAHAWAN NASIONAL 3. Where a member appoints more than its common seal or the hand of its furnished to any creditor or contributory AND
(NO. K/P : 920519-05-5393) PENGGULUNGAN SYARIKAT BERHAD [COMPANY NO.: 199101010745 one proxy, the appointment shall Attorney. of the said Company requiring the same IN THE MATTER OF
ANTARA NO: RA-28NCC-3-05/2021 (221057-V)] be invalid unless he specifies the 3. The proxy form must be deposited at by the undersigned on payment of the YINSON SHIPPING SDN. BHD.
…PEMPETISYEN proportion of his shareholdings to be BO3-B-13-1, Level 13, Menara 3A, KL regulated charge for the same. Company No: 200801021897
DAN KERK TIEN MING Dalam Perkara Akta Syarikat, 2016. PETITIONER represented by each proxy. Eco City, No. 3, Jalan Bangsar, 59200 The Petitioner’s address of service is
TONG THI THU THUY (NO. K/P : 820613-01-5015) DAN AND 4. The instrument appointing a proxy Kuala Lumpur not less than forty eight at No. 54, Jalan Emas SD 5/1A, Bandar (823215-V)
(NO. PASPORT : C1166007 ALFALAH QUALITY FOOD PROCESSING shall be in writing under the hand of (48) hours before the time for holding Sri Damansara, 52200 Kuala Lumpur, (IN MEMBERS’ VOLUNTARY
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[NO. PASPORT : C1166007 (VIETNAM)] NOTICE is hereby given that a Petition be deposited at the Liquidator’s office KUALA LUMPUR 2021 to send in their names and
Penyampaian sesalinan Petisyen …RESPONDEN DAN for the Winding-Up of the abovenamed at No. 29-2, Jalan 46A/26, Taman Sri ....................t.t.................. addresses with particulars of their
Perceraian (Pembubaran) bertarikh Dalam Perkara Mengenai KHOR SEOK Company by the High Court at Shah Rampai, 53300 Kuala Lumpur, W.P. Kuala IN THE FEDERAL TERRITORIES, Messrs. Low & Partners debts and claims and the names and
03/08/2021, Afidavit Pempetisyen NOTIS PENYAMPAIAN GANTI THOK & SONS SDN. BHD. (NO. SYARIKAT. Alam was on the 20th day of September Lumpur not less than forty-eight (48) MALAYSIA For and on behalf of the Petitioner addresses of their solicitors (if any) to
Bagi Menyokong Petisyen yang 860613-H). 2021 presented to the said Court hours before the time set for holding NOTE:- the undersigned Liquidator and, if so
diikrarkan oleh Ng Soon Heng Kepada : by Perbadanan Usahawan Nasional the meeting or any adjournment hereof. COMPANIES WINDING-UP Any person who intends to appear on the required by notice in writing from the
bertarikh 03/08/2021, Akuan YANTI OKTAVIANI ANTARA Berhad. And that the said Petition is NO.: WA-28NCC-654-09/2021 hearing of the said Petition must serve said Liquidator, or by their solicitors or
Terima dan Notis Bagi Prosiding (NO. PASPORT:B8786196 [INDONESIA]) DARUL INTAN SDN. BHD. directed to be heard before the High 322 Notices In the matter of Section 465 (1) (e) of on or send by post to the abovenamed personally to come in and prove the
bertarikh 03/08/2021(selepas ini (NO. SYARIKAT: 16381-X) Court of Insolvency sitting at Shah Alam the Companies Act 2016, the provisions solicitors, Messrs. Low & Partners, notice said debts and claims at such time
dirujuk sebagai ‘dokumen-dokumen Penyampaian sesalinan Petisyen on Tuesday, the 4th day of January IN THE HIGH COURT OF MALAYA AT of the Companies Act 2016 and the in writing of his intention so to do. The and place as shall be specified in such
tersebut’) terhadap Responden Perceraian (Pembubaran) bertarikh … PEMPETISYEN 2022 at 9:00 o’clock in the forenoon SHAH ALAM Companies (Winding-up) Rules 1972 notice must state the name and address notice, or in default thereof, they will
dilakukan secara penyampaian 29/07/2021, Pernyataan Berkenaan DAN and any creditor or contributory of the of the person, or if a firm, the name and be excluded from the benefit of any
ganti iaitu dengan cara pengiklanan Perkiraan Untuk Kanak-Kanak KHOR SEOK THOK & SONS SDN. BHD. said company desirous to support or IN THE STATE OF AND address of the firm and must be signed distribution made before such debts
di dalam akhbar “The Sun” dan bertarikh 29/07/2021, Afidavit (NO. SYARIKAT: 860613-H) oppose the making of an order on the SELANGOR DARUL EHSAN, MALAYSIA In the matter of Top Entity Sdn. Bhd. by the person or firm, or his or their and claims are proved.
penampalan di papan kenyataan Pempetisyen Bagi Menyokong Petisyen said Petition may appear at the time of [Company No. 198401000849 solicitor (if any) and must be served, or, if Liquidator
Mahkamah Tinggi Seremban menurut yang diikrarkan oleh Kerk Tien Ming … RESPONDEN hearing by himself or his Counsel for that COMPANIES WINDING-UP (113370-T)] posted, must be sent by post in sufficient Kam Chai Hong
Perintah Mahkamah yang akan bertarikh 28/07/2021, Akuan Terima NOTIS PETISYEN purpose and a copy of the Petition will be NO.: BA-28NCC-440-09/2021 time to reach the abovenamed solicitors 55-A, Jalan Perang,
dikeluarkan nanti. Pengiklanan dan dan Notis Bagi Prosiding bertarikh NOTIS ADALAH DENGAN INI DIBERI bahawa furnished to any Creditor or contributory In the matter of Section 465 (1) (e) of BETWEEN not later than 12.00 o’clock noon on Taman Pelangi,
penampalan tersebut akan dianggap 03/08/2021 (selepas ini dirujuk sebagai suatu Petisyen untuk menggulungkan of the said Company requiring the same the Companies Act 2016, the provisions PERBADANAN USAHAWAN NASIONAL Tuesday, 26th October 2021. 80400 Johor Bahru.
sebagai penyerahan sempurna bagi “dokumen-dokumen tersebut”) Syarikat tersebut di atas oleh Mahkamah by the undersigned on payment of the of the Companies Act 2016 and the BERHAD [COMPANY NO.: 199101010745 This ADVERTISEMENT OF PETITION is Dated this 29th day of September 2021
dokumen-dokumen tersebut kepada terhadap Responden dilakukan secara Tinggi Kangar, Perlis telah pada 31 Mei regulated charge for the same. Companies (Winding-up) Rules 1972 (221057-V)] filed by Messrs. Low & Partners of No.
Responden dalam masa empat belas penyampaian ganti iaitu dengan cara 2021, dikemukakan oleh Darul Intan Sdn. The Petitioner’s address is at 10th Floor, 5, Jalan SS 21/23, Damansara Utama, 322 Notices
(14) hari dari tarikh penyampaian pengiklanan di dalam akhbar “The Sun” Bhd. (16381-X). Dan bahawa Petisyen Block 1B, Plaza Sentral, Jalan Stesen AND PETITIONER 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul
tersebut dilakukan. dan penampalan di papan kenyataan tersebut diarahkan supaya didengar di Sentral 5, Kuala Lumpur Sentral, 50470 In the matter of Group Components AND Ehsan, solicitors for the abovesaid IN THE HIGH COURT OF
DAN SILA AMBIL PERHATIAN bahawa Mahkamah Tinggi Seremban menurut hadapan Mahkamah yang bersidang Kuala Lumpur. Automotive Sdn. Bhd. (Previously TOP ENTITY SDN. BHD. Petitioner. MALAYA AT SHAH ALAM
Petisyen Perceraian (Pembubaran) Perintah Mahkamah yang akan di Kangar, Perlis pada 29 Oktober 2021 The Petitioner’s Solicitor is Messrs. Amir known as New Hill Bersekutu Sdn. [COMPANY NO.: 198401000849 Tel: 03-7729 5293 Fax: 03-7729 5298 IN THE STATE OF SELANGOR DARUL
ini ditetapkan untuk Pengurusan dikeluarkan nanti. Pengiklanan dan pada pukul 9.00 pagi; dan mana-mana Ruhana & Khairuddin, whose address is Bhd.) [Company No. 199701026101 (113370-T)] Ref: LP/GL/8024/06/20/WCK/DC_WCK
Kes pada 27/10/2021 jam 9.00 penampalan tersebut akan dianggap pemiutang atau penyumbang Syarikat at 5-1-1, Jalan Medan PB 4A, Seksyen (441599-K)] wck EHSAN, MALAYSIA
pagi secara e-review dan kamu sebagai penyerahan sempurna bagi tersebut yang ingin menyokong atau 9, 43650 Bandar Baru Bangi, Selangor RESPONDENT COMPANIES WINDING-UP
dikehendaki memasukkan kehadiran dokumen-dokumen tersebut kepada menentang sesuatu Perintah mengikut Darul Ehsan. BETWEEN ADVERTISEMENT OF PETITION IN THE HIGH COURT OF MALAYA AT NO.: BA-28NCC-439-09/2021
dalam masa tujuh (7) hari dari Responden dalam masa empat belas Petisyen tersebut boleh hadir pada NOTICE is hereby given that a Petition SHAH ALAM In the matter of Section 465 (1) (e) of
penyampaian terhadap kamu. (14) hari dari tarikh penyampaian waktu pendengaran secara peribadi ……………………… PERBADANAN USAHAWAN NASIONAL for the Winding-Up of the abovenamed the Companies Act 2016, the provisions
Notis ini diperiksa oleh kamu atas tersebut dilakukan. atau melalui Peguamnya untuk tujuan Messrs. Amir Ruhana & Khairuddin BERHAD [COMPANY NO.: 199101010745 Company by the High Court at Kuala IN THE STATE OF SELANGOR DARUL of the Companies Act 2016 and the
permintaan di Mahkamah Tinggi tersebut; dan sesalinan Petisyen (221057-V)] Lumpur was on the 20th day of EHSAN Companies (Winding-up) Rules 1972
Seremban, Negeri Sembilan. DAN SILA AMBIL PERHATIAN bahawa tersebut akan dibekalkan oleh pihak Solicitor for the Petitioner September 2021 presented to the
Bertarikh pada 24 September 2021 Petisyen Perceraian (Pembubaran) yang bertandatangan di bawah ini NOTE:Any person who intends to appear PETITIONER said Court by Perbadanan Usahawan (COMMERCIAL DIVISION) AND
ini ditetapkan untuk Pengurusan kepada mana-mana pemiutang atau on the hearing of the said Petition AND Nasional Berhad. And that the said COMPANIES (WINDING–UP) In the matter of Contras Capital Sdn.
T.T. Kes pada 13/10/2021 jam 9.00 pagi penyumbang Syarikat tersebut yang must serve on or send by post to the GROUP COMPONENTS AUTOMOTIVE SDN. Petition is directed to be heard before Bhd. [Company No. 200701008107
……………………… secara e-review dan kamu dikehendaki memintanya dengan membuat bayaran abovenamed Messrs. Amir Ruhana BHD. (Previously known as NEW HILL the High Court of Insolvency sitting at PETITION NO: (766109-V)]
memasukkan kehadiran dalam masa yang ditetapkan. & Khairuddin, notice in writing of his BERSEKUTU SDN. BHD.) Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday, the 5th day BA-28NCC-412-09/2021
Timbalan Pendaftar tujuh (7) hari dari penyampaian Alamat Pempetisyen adalah di Level 1, intention so to do. The notice must state [COMPANY NO.: 199701026101 of January 2022 at 9:00 o’clock in the In the matter of Sections 464, BETWEEN
Mahkamah Tinggi terhadap kamu. 8A, Jalan Tengah, 05100 Alor Setar, Kedah the name and address of the person, or, (441599-K)] forenoon and any creditor or contributory 465(1)(e), 465(1)(h), 466(1)(a) of the PERBADANAN USAHAWAN NASIONAL
Darul Aman dan 428, Lebuhraya Sultan if a firm, the name and address of the of the said company desirous to support Companies Act, 2016 BERHAD [COMPANY NO.: 199101010745
Seremban Notis ini diperiksa oleh kamu atas Abdul Halim, 05400 Alor Setar, Kedah. firm and must be signed by the person RESPONDENT or oppose the making of an order on the (221057-V)]
NOTIS PENYAMPAIAN GANTI ini permintaan di Mahkamah Tinggi Peguamcara Pempetisyen ialah Tetuan or firm or his or their Solicitors (if any) ADVERTISEMENT OF PETITION said Petition may appear at the time of And
difailkan oleh Tetuan Sharif & Khoo, Seremban, Negeri Sembilan. Ghazi & Lim yang beralamat di Tingkat 19, and must be served, or if posted, must NOTICE is hereby given that a Petition hearing by himself or his Counsel for that In the matter of the Companies PETITIONER
Peguam bagi Plaintif yang beralamat Plaza MWE, No. 8 Lebuh Farquhar, 10200 be sent by post in sufficient time to reach for the Winding-Up of the abovenamed purpose and a copy of the Petition will be (Winding-Up) Rules 1972 AND
di No. 6, Jalan Tuanku Hassan, 70000 Bertarikh pada 24 September 2021 Georgetown, Pulau Pinang. [No. Tel. 04- the abovenamed not later that 12:00 Company by the High Court at Shah furnished to any Creditor or contributory CONTRAS CAPITAL SDN. BHD.
Seremban, Negeri Sembilan Darul 2633688] [No. Fax 04-2633188] [Ruj: o’clock in the noon of the 3rd day of Alam was on the 20th day of September of the said Company requiring the same And [COMPANY NO.: 200701008107 (766109-
Khusus. T.T. D6/2020/JB/LJL/reen] January 2022. 2021 presented to the said Court by the undersigned on payment of the In the matter of BIO STARCH V)]
Tel:06-761 1257 …………………… Bertarikh pada 17 September 2021 This Advertisement of Petition is filed by Perbadanan Usahawan Nasional regulated charge for the same. INDUSTRIES WORLDWIDE SDN BHD.
Faks:06-763 5431 Timbalan Pendaftar ...................t.t.................... by Messrs. Amir Ruhana & Khairuddin, Berhad. And that the said Petition is The Petitioner’s address is at 10th Floor, (Company No.: 1050313-H) RESPONDENT
Emel:[email protected] Mahkamah Tinggi Tetuan Ghazi & Lim Advocate & Solicitor on behalf of the directed to be heard before the High Block 1B, Plaza Sentral, Jalan Stesen ADVERTISEMENT OF PETITION
Ruj:SK/DIV/352/21 Peguamcara bagi pihak Pempetisyen Petitioner of No. 5-1-1, Jalan Medan PB Court of Insolvency sitting at Shah Alam Sentral 5, Kuala Lumpur Sentral, 50470 BETWEEN NOTICE is hereby given that a Petition
Seremban Nota: Sesiapa yang ingin hadir pada hari 4A, Seksyen 9, 43650 Bandar Baru Bangi, on Tuesday, the 4th day of January Kuala Lumpur. SOON CHEE MENG for the Winding-Up of the abovenamed
pendengaran Petisyen tersebut hendaklah Selangor Darul Ehsan. 2022 at 9:00 o’clock in the forenoon The Petitioner’s Solicitor is Messrs. Amir (NRIC NO: 591028-08-5331) & Company by the High Court at Shah
NOTIS PENYAMPAIAN GANTI ini menyampaikan atau menghantar (Tel: 03 89221485) and any creditor or contributory of the Ruhana & Khairuddin, whose address is NINETY-ONE (91) OTHERS Alam was on the 20th day of September
difailkan oleh Tetuan Sharif & Khoo, dengan pos, kepada Tetuan Ghazi & Lim, (Ref. No.: WS/PUNB/AQPSB/1598(L)) said company desirous to support or at 5-1-1, Jalan Medan PB 4A, Seksyen 2021 presented to the said Court
Peguam bagi Plaintif yang beralamat Peguambela dan Peguamcara, suatu notis oppose the making of an order on the 9, 43650 Bandar Baru Bangi, Selangor …PETITIONERS by Perbadanan Usahawan Nasional
di No. 6, Jalan Tuanku Hassan, 70000 bertulis tentang niatnya sebegitu. Notis said Petition may appear at the time of Darul Ehsan. AND Berhad. And that the said Petition is
Seremban, Negeri Sembilan Darul tersebut mestilah menyatakan nama hearing by himself or his Counsel for that BIO STARCH INDUSTRIES WORLDWIDE directed to be heard before the High
Khusus. dan alamat pihak berkenaan, atau jika ia purpose and a copy of the Petition will be …………………………… SDN BHD. (COMPANY NO.: 1050313-H) Court of Insolvency sitting at Shah Alam
Tel:06-761 1257 sebuah firma, nama dan alamat firma, dan furnished to any Creditor or contributory Messrs. Amir Ruhana & Khairuddin on Tuesday, the 4th day of January
Faks:06-763 5431 mestilah ditandatangani oleh pihak atau of the said Company requiring the same …RESPONDENT 2022 at 9:00 o’clock in the forenoon
Emel:[email protected] firma berkenaan atau peguamcaranya by the undersigned on payment of the Solicitor for the Petitioner ADVERTISEMENT OF PETITION and any creditor or contributory of the
Ruj:SK/DIV/352/21 (jika ada) dan hendaklah disampaikan, regulated charge for the same. NOTE:Any person who intends to appear NOTICE is hereby given that a Petition said company desirous to support or
ataupun jika dihantar dengan pos, The Petitioner’s address is at 10th Floor, on the hearing of the said Petition for the Winding-Up of the above oppose the making of an order on the
hendaklah dihantar dalam jangka masa Block 1B, Plaza Sentral, Jalan Stesen must serve on or send by post to the named Company by the High Court said Petition may appear at the time of
yang mencukupi supaya sampai kepada Sentral 5, Kuala Lumpur Sentral, 50470 abovenamed Messrs. Amir Ruhana was on the 8th day of September hearing by himself or his Counsel for that
pihak yang dinamakan di atas tidak lewat Kuala Lumpur. & Khairuddin, notice in writing of his 2021 presented by Soon Chee Meng purpose and a copy of the Petition will be
dari pukul 12.00 tengah hari pada 28 The Petitioner’s Solicitor is Messrs. Amir intention so to do. The notice must state & Ninety One (91) others and that the furnished to any Creditor or contributory
Oktober 2021 (sehari sebelum tarikh yang Ruhana & Khairuddin, whose address is the name and address of the person, or, said Petition is directed to be heard of the said Company requiring the same
ditetapkan untuk pendengaran Petisyen at 5-1-1, Jalan Medan PB 4A, Seksyen if a firm, the name and address of the before the Court sitting at the High by the undersigned on payment of the
tersebut). 9, 43650 Bandar Baru Bangi, Selangor firm and must be signed by the person Court of Malaya at Shah Alam at 9.00 regulated charge for the same.
Darul Ehsan. or firm or his or their Solicitors (if any) a.m., on the 8th day of December The Petitioner’s address is at 10th Floor,
Advertise with us & connect to our urban readers. and must be served, or if posted, must 2021; and any creditor or contributory Block 1B, Plaza Sentral, Jalan Stesen
………………………… be sent by post in sufficient time to reach of the said company desiring to Sentral 5, Kuala Lumpur Sentral, 50470
MALACCA KLANG VALLEY JOHOR BAHRU Messrs. Amir Ruhana & Khairuddin the abovenamed not later that 12:00 support or oppose the making of an Kuala Lumpur.
MR. Rajah PENANG | KEDAH MS. Anne Lim o’clock in the noon of the 4th day of order on the said Petition may appear The Petitioner’s Solicitor is Messrs. Amir
TEL: 012-628 2844 PERAK | PERLIS TEL: 013-770 6699 Solicitor for the Petitioner January 2022. at the time of hearing by himself or Ruhana & Khairuddin, whose address is
NOTE:Any person who intends to appear This Advertisement of Petition is filed his counsel for that purpose and a at 5-1-1, Jalan Medan PB 4A, Seksyen
FAX: 06-764 2051 PAHANG | FAX: 07-355 5549 on the hearing of the said Petition by Messrs. Amir Ruhana & Khairuddin, copy of the Petition will be furnished 9, 43650 Bandar Baru Bangi, Selangor
KELANTAN must serve on or send by post to the Advocate & Solicitor on behalf of the to any creditor or contributory of the Darul Ehsan.
TERENGGANU abovenamed Messrs. Amir Ruhana Petitioner of No. 5-1-1, Jalan Medan PB said company requiring the same by
MS. Shoba & Khairuddin, notice in writing of his 4A, Seksyen 9, 43650 Bandar Baru Bangi, the undersigned on payment of the …………………………
TEL: 03-7784 8888 intention so to do. The notice must state Selangor Darul Ehsan. regulated charge of the same. Messrs. Amir Ruhana & Khairuddin
FAX: 03-7784 4424 the name and address of the person, or, (Tel: 03 89221485) The Petitioners’ address is at No.9,
if a firm, the name and address of the (Ref. No.: WS/PUNB/TESB/1135(L)) Jalan Setia Nusantara, U13/22T, Setia Solicitor for the Petitioner
firm and must be signed by the person Eco park, 40170 Shah Alam, Selangor. NOTE: Any person who intends to appear
or firm or his or their Solicitors (if any) The Petitioners’ Solicitors are Messrs on the hearing of the said Petition
and must be served, or if posted, must T. Tharuma & Associates of E-2-8, must serve on or send by post to the
be sent by post in sufficient time to reach Plaza Damas, Jalan Sri Hartamas 1, abovenamed Messrs. Amir Ruhana
the abovenamed not later that 12:00 Sri Hartamas, 50480 Kuala Lumpur. & Khairuddin, notice in writing of his
o’clock in the noon of the 3rd day of intention so to do. The notice must state
January 2022. sgd the name and address of the person, or,
This Advertisement of Petition is filed ………………………………… if a firm, the name and address of the
by Messrs. Amir Ruhana & Khairuddin, firm and must be signed by the person
Advocate & Solicitor on behalf of the Messrs. T. Tharuma & or firm or his or their Solicitors (if any)
Petitioner of No. 5-1-1, Jalan Medan PB AssociatesSolicitors for the and must be served, or if posted, must
4A, Seksyen 9, 43650 Bandar Baru Bangi, be sent by post in sufficient time to reach
Selangor Darul Ehsan. Petitioners the abovenamed not later that 12:00
(Tel: 03 89221485) Note:Any person who intends to o’clock in the noon of the 3rd day of
(Ref. No.: WS/PUNB/GCASB/1601(L)) appear on the hearing of the said January 2022.
Petition must serve on or send by post This Advertisement of Petition is filed
to the above-named solicitors notice by Messrs. Amir Ruhana & Khairuddin,
in writing of his intention to do so. Advocate & Solicitor on behalf of the
The Notice must state the name and Petitioner of No. 5-1-1, Jalan Medan PB
address of the person, or, if a firm, 4A, Seksyen 9, 43650 Bandar Baru Bangi,
the name and address of the firm Selangor Darul Ehsan.
and must be signed by the person or (Tel: 03 89221485)
firm or his or their solicitor (if any) and (Ref. No.: WS/PUNB/CCSB/1632(L))
must be served, or, if posted, must
be sent by post in sufficient time to
reach the above-named not later than
twelve o’clock noon of the 7th day of
December 2021 (the day before the
day appointed for the hearing of the
Petition).

14 theSUN ON WEDNESDAY | SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 Litmus test for Koeman
Dutchman seeks extra time as Barca get set for Benfica
SPORTS
seemed both to dismiss Barcelona’s possession has, at least briefly, lifted the mood ahead of a games so far this season.
RONALD KOEMAN’S future as mantra and denigrate his players in one breath. week that is likely to be taken as a litmus test for After facing Benfica, with the pressure on in
Barcelona coach may already be whether Koeman returns from the
decided but the outcome of the next “If you look at our squad, what are you international break still in charge. Group E after the opening defeat by Bayern
two games, starting with Benfica in the supposed to do? Play tiki-taki?” Koeman said, Munich, Barcelona play on Saturday away at
Champions League tomorrow, could buy him in a reference to tiki-taka, the name attributed Levante were generous opponents and Atletico Madrid, La Liga’s reigning champions,
some extra time. to the style played under Pep Guardiola. Koeman cannot expect the same from Benfica, who are enduring a rocky start themselves.
who are unbeaten, having won 10 of their 12
Three matches without a win and a press But a 3-0 victory over Levante on Sunday There were certainly reasons for optimism
conference in which Koeman cancelled Messi (left) against Levante, who rolled over for the kind of
questions and demanded support felt more and Mbappe. morale-boosting victory ideally suited for the
like the final week of a tenure about to be start of a testing week.
brought to an end.
The biggest cause for enthusiasm was the
A goalless draw away at Cadiz ended with return of Ansu Fati, the inheritor of Lionel
Gerard Pique playing up front and while Pique Messi’s No. 10 shirt, who raised the roof by
called for calm after the game, the club captain coming on after 10 months out through injury
also shied away from backing his coach. and then sent the fans ballistic by scoring in the
91st minute.
“The club has been on the crest of a wave for
many years and we are not used to this,” Pique “We are Barcelona, we are going for La Liga
said. and the Champions League and all the
competitions we are in,” said Fati on Sunday.
“We all need to make an effort to give
stability. We can complain or pull in the right “All the teams want to win everything but we
direction. Let’s not look for friction because this are Barca, we have to fight.” – AFP
doesn’t help anyone.”

After drawing with Granada, Koeman

5350/2021 28/09/2021 (TUE)

SPORTS TOTO MALAYSIA SDN BHD (8420 - D)

TOTO 4D PRIZE PAYMENTS GUARANTEED IN FULL DrawDate:28/09/21(Tue) DrawNo:5297/21 Venue: PERAK TURF CLUB

1st Prize 3070

2nd Prize 2410

3rd Prize 4487

Special Consolation 7773

3681 0025 2439 2315 3489
1666 2474 7568 4540
7668 4151 6122 1922 2469
0621 2832 2171 6505
2081 3373 6341 1250 7910 + 6709
9336 + 0567
8,930,549.28 Anelka gets candid on Messi role 1550 + 3149 5465 + 2810
2898 + 2136 9164 + 2598
3070 2410 2410 3070 PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN have to use Lionel how can he win it if he’s playing in the 1034 + 8279 9530 + 0753
3070 4487 4487 3070 Messi to provide Kylian Mbappe with sixth best league by UEFA coefficient? 4335 + 9813
2410 4487 4487 2410 chances, and not the other way around, 9042 + 7460
according to Nicolas Anelka. “If Kylian had been in England or Spain
354,511.30 for the last three years, he would have RM5,676,914.60
The former French forward is a huge already won the Ballon d’Or.”
Winning combination of any 1 of Top 3 & any 1 of Special prizes. admirer of the PSG striker’s ability, and he
thinks that even Messi has to adapt his Messi’s arrival hasn’t been all smooth
1st Prize 3070 + game to suit the World Cup winner’s sailing so far though, and there was some 7773 + 3489 3489 + 7773
2nd Prize 2410 attributes. controversy when Mauricio Pochettino 7773 + 2469 2469 + 7773
3rd Prize 4487 + chose to take him off while chasing a goal 3489 + 2469 2469 + 3489
4th Prize “Mbappe has to lead the attack in a recent win against Lyon. It did, though,
Special Prize + DOG because he’s No.1,” Anelka told Le Parisien later transpire that the Argentine had been RM668,669.30
and reported by Spanish sports daily injured.
+ Marca.
“Completely,“ Anelka said, when asked
5th Prize Consolation Prize + “Messi was at Barcelona, but now he if he understood Messi’s frustration with
has to serve Mbappe. He’s been at the club the change.
6th Prize Any 4D drawn number for five years and Messi has to respect him.” 417 773 + OX RM853,333.30
“You don’t take off a six-time Ballon d’Or
TOTO 5D & 6D PRIZE PAYMENTS GUARANTEED IN FULL Mbappe is expected to leave the Parc winner in the 65th minute, when he hasn’t
des Princes for Real Madrid next summer, scored for his team. That plays with his
38953 and Anelka understands his desire to leave head a lot. 693 489 + MONKEY RM2,916,457.50
8953 France if he wants to go on and win the
28587 953 Ballon d’Or. “A forward needs his coach to show 442 469 + BOAR RM410,000.00
65246 53 him confidence, and that right there won’t
“He’s a phenomenal player in terms of do it... Messi will not forget what
827580 his speed, there’s no one better on the Pochettino has done. It will stay with him. 761 550 123 149 087 910 956 709
planet,“ Anelka said. 342 898 972 136 729 336 520 567
82758 27580 “He’s the star of the team and it was his 071 034 328 279 545 465 952 810
8275 7580 “If Paris want to have the best team, first game at the Parc des Princes. It’s going 194 335 869 813 009 164 922 598
827 580 they have to do everything they can to to be very difficult to recover from that as a 479 042 277 460 779 530 850 753
82 80 keep him. situation.

“But I think it’s very clear in Kylian’s “You can’t manage Messi like that. The
head. He wants to see something else, and coach wanted to send out a strong
that makes sense. message, which is good, but this is Messi.”–
Agencies
“He’s dreaming of the Ballon d’Or, and

Haaland future still undecided

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“Things move very fast and things
“It has not yet been decided if he change,“ Watzke continued.
(Haaland) will really leave next summer,“
Dortmund CEO Watzke admitted to Sport1. “The key is only with Erling, his future
depends on him and it hasn’t been
“Some experts say that we’re on the decided yet.
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sell Haaland in the summer, that is bulls**t. “I am neither confident nor pessimistic,
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is taken only by the sports management.” other one tick.”– Agencies

15theSUN ON WEDNESDAY | SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
* SPORTS

SIDENETTING Aiming high massive it would feel to score in a north London
Bruno penalty apology derby.
embarrassing: Neville Saka feels Arsenal can ‘achieve
anything’ as striker sets sights on silverware “When Emile scored the first goal, I looked at
BRUNO Fernandes’s public BUKAYO Saka insists Arsenal’s north him and we remembered the conversation.
apology for missing a penalty London derby victory over Tottenham Arsenal can have a successful season.
against Aston Villa on Saturday proves they have what it takes to win “We can achieve anything, no matter what age,” “When I scored, he looked at me so it’s a very,
was “embarrassing”, Gary silverware this season. very special feeling for both of us. I’m so happy we
Neville said, as the pundit he said of a starting line-up with an average age of could do it together.
called for footballers to speak just over 24.
with more “authenticity”. The In Saka and Emile Smith Rowe, the Gunners “With age comes experience but we have a lot of “It’s very nice to share the memories with him.
Portuguese posted a message had two academy graduates who both scored and experience in this squad anyway which helps us Even if he scored and I didn’t, I’d still be very happy
on Sunday saying: “No excuse assisted in the 3-1 win – Pierre-Emerick every day and teaches us. for him but the most important thing is we won
for my penalty miss today. I’m Aubameyang also on target before Son Heung-min “I believe we have a lot of quality and enough and got the three points and everyone can go home
my biggest critic but as always struck a consolation for the visitors. experience to achieve a lot. We’re going to take it happy.”
I’ll use it to drive me forward... Arsenal had been bottom of the table ahead of game by game but if we play like this we have
today I failed... I will come back September’s international break, while Spurs were enough quality to win trophies.” After a fine start to life as Tottenham head
stronger.” Neville believes there sitting pretty at the top of the Premier League Saka revealed he and Smith Rowe had spoken coach, Nuno Espirito Santo will already be feeling
is no need for players to take Monday’s win, however, highlighted the change about their excitement of playing a north London some pressure after Spurs conceded three goals in
responsibility publicly, and in fortune for the near-neighbours as Arsenal derby in front of a full Emirates Stadium crowd. three successive League matches for the first time
blames the people footballers moved above their rivals. “We spoke yesterday about what it would mean in 18 years.
employ to handle their public While manager Mikel Arteta has faced criticism to score in a north London derby because we both
relations. “It’s embarrassing!” following three defeats at the start of the campaign, grew up supporting Arsenal. Defeats to Crystal Palace and Chelsea preceded
the Sky Sports pundit tweeted. Saka feels their performance against Spurs shows “At breakfast we spoke about this, about how their derby day disappointment but captain Hugo
“They need to sack their PR Lloris believes Tottenham are better than recent
people, speak with some showings – while their impressive start to the
authenticity and get on with it. season may also have been a false dawn.
They’ve all got these comms
managers, that are creating “Even after three wins there was a lot of things to
personalities that don’t exist! correct and improve,” he said when asked where
The apology culture that’s Spurs are at.
engulfing football would be ok
if it came from a genuine “The truth is probably in between. But after six
place. However more often games, nine points is not enough. That’s clear.” –
than not it’s a smokescreen The Independent
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currently playing ball. “To be Potter said yesterday’s 1-1 draw at Crystal keep going. 03 09 18 21 25 27 30 32
able to get there you need to Palace felt like a victory despite his side 15 17
have someone to respond on squandering the chance to move top of the “We didn’t control that as well as we’d like.
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we are here to stay.” summit of England’s top flight for the first time League run against Brighton to five games but
in their history but snatching a draw against while Potter was happy with a point, Palace 02
RESULTS their arch-rivals was cause for celebration. manager Patrick Vieira was understandably
frustrated that his side’s impressive display was
ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE “When you’re 1-0 down going into the 96th not rewarded with a second victory of the
Crystal Palace 1 (Zaha 45+2- minute and you score it feels like a win,“ said season.
pen) Brighton 1 (Maupay 90+5). Potter, whose side remained in sixth spot with
LA LIGA 13 points, one behind leaders Liverpool. “We’re really gutted, really disappointed. We
Celta Vigo 1 (Suarez 90+4) knew how difficult it was going to be. We
Granada 0. “It’s just a point but it’s a well-earned point. played a really good game, we were consistent
SERIE A It was a tight game. Nothing too much in it and conceding a goal in the last kick of the
Venezia 1 (Aramu 78-pen) and we pushed in the second half and it’s an game, it’s something that is difficult to accept,“
Torino 1 (Brekalo 56). amazing feeling to get the equaliser.” he said. – AFP

Brighton were not at their best, especially

Solskjaer knows writing is on the wall: Sheringham

FORMER Manchester United striker Teddy 48-year-old is aware that the “writing is on now. RM 7,869,582.09
Sheringham has insisted Ole Gunnar the wall” should he fail to win his first “Ole is still a young manager and he is
Solskjaer knows he has to win a trophy this managerial trophy this season. RM 100,000.00
season or he will face being sacked. gaining experience while on the job. At the
Talking to the Daily Mail, Sheringham said: top level he only knows United and that is a
After a fantastic start to the season, defeat “Without a doubt there is pressure on him hard job to leave. I think he is progressing
in the Champions League to Young Boys this year to win something. but he needs to take it to the next level.
revealed the side’s frailties and they have
since been knocked out of the EFL Cup by “If he doesn’t win something, he knows “I think everybody is willing him to do
West Ham and lost to Aston Villa in the the writing is on the wall. well, they want him to do well because he is
League. a Manchester United legend.
“They have made the big signings in
Now treble-winner and Solskjaer’s former Varane and Sancho. That would be enough “That gives him some scope but you have
United teammate Sheringham believes the but then Ronaldo becomes available, United to emphasise, he needs to win something.
acquire him and they need to see results It’s not rocket science.” – Daily Star

WEDNESDAY • SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 QUOTE OF THE DAY

Without a doubt there is pressure on him this
year to win something. If he doesn’t win something,

he knows the writing is on the wall. I think he is
progressing but he needs to take it to the next level...

he needs to win something. It’s not rocket science.”

Former Man United striker Teddy Sheringham on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

De Gea looking for redemption against Yellow Submarine

MANCHESTER UNITED cross paths with Premier League season and his decision not to “I feel well, I fell strong, I feel confident. I’m pretty reading.
Villarreal once more tomorrow (3am Malaysian at least bring on the England goalkeeper, who really happy and that’s the most important Solskjaer is yet to find the right midfield
time) in desperate need of a win to avoid boasts a far better penalty record, became thing.” balance to carry the defensive burden for his
another European embarrassment and ease the another stick with which to beat his However, those wins at Molineux and the array of attacking talent. And he may be even
rising pressure on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. management of the final. London Stadium papered over cracks that are more reliant on De Gea for the visit of Unai
The Yellow Submarine emerged 11-10 But Henderson’s health suffered badly after beginning to show in United’s unbalanced Emery’s men with defenders Harry Maguire and
winners from a marathon penalty shootout testing positive for coronavirus during pre- squad. Solskjaer’s men have lost three of their Luke Shaw major doubts due to injury.
when the sides last met in the Europa League season, giving De Gea the gloves for the start of past four games despite adding Cristiano In related news, Villarreal defender Juan
final in May to win their first ever major trophy. the campaign. Ronaldo and Jadon Sancho to a squad already Foyth told AS that the Spanish side are prepared
Defeat extended Solskjaer’s wait for Despite a mixed bag of results, United would rich in attacking talent. to dig deep against the Red Devils.
silverware as United boss since taking charge in be even worse off if it wasn’t for the 30-year- The English giants only dropped into the The Argentine expects a tough night at Old
December 2019, but goalkeeper David de Gea old’s return to form. De Gea produced a series of Europa League last season after crashing out at Trafford but insists Villarreal are going to
was the fall guy in Gdansk. miraculous saves as the Red Devils escaped with the group stages. And anything less than Manchester to try and win.
The Spanish international’s failure to stop a a 1-0 win at Wolves. revenge against Villarreal would leave them in “Obviously these teams like Madrid, United,
single Villarreal penalty was compounded when And he ended his hoodoo of failing to save severe danger of doing the same again after Chelsea or Atletico are very competitive and
he was the only player from the 22 on both 41 penalties on the trot for club and country losing their group opener to Swiss side Young one of the best in the world,” Foyth said.
sides to fail to score from the spot. when he denied Mark Noble in stoppage time Boys. “But the idea is to continue working with the
At the time it looked like De Gea’s days as of a dramatic 2-1 victory at West Ham. The excitement generated by Ronaldo’s same humility, understanding the games,
United No. 1 may be up, despite being one of “I try to train very well, to show that I’m ready return has only intensified the scrutiny on knowing how to suffer when it is necessary to
the highest paid players in the Premier League. and then go to the game with the same spirit, Solskjaer to deliver in his third full season in suffer. And we are going to go with the desire to
Solskjaer had already handed the reigns to experience and quality for the team,“ said De charge. But his Champions League record of take the three points and position ourselves in
aAtlltaocuktDeanHendersontowardstheendofthe Gea. seven defeats in 11 games does not make for the Champions League.” – AFP/Agencies

Christensen UEFA Champions League 2021-22
expects
MATCHDAY 2: SEP 29 Head-to-head W D L
Chelsea to be
on front foot GROUP E Standings GD Pts
Benfica POR
against Barcelona ESP 1 3 3 Bayern 33
Juventus Bayern GER 5 Benfica 01
Dynamo Kyiv UKR 01
1 4 Kyiv -3 0
Barcelona

CHELSEA’S Champions League However with that pair injured and out of GROUP F 050 Young Boys 1 3
clash at Juventus tomorrow (3am tomorrow’s clash, Chiesa will be among Man Utd ENG First
Malaysian time) offers the perfect those looking to profit with another decisive Villarreal ESP Atalanta 01
opportunity to rediscover their performance. Atalanta ITA meeting
attacking rhythm and respond to a 1-0 Young Boys SUI Villarreal 01
Premier League defeat by Manchester City He levelled the scores in Juve’s 3-2 win at
over the weekend, defender Andreas Spezia midweek with a typical piece of skill Man Utd -1 0
Christensen said. and persistence, nutmegging Dimitrios
Nikolaou before forcing home his only goal GROUP G First Salzburg 01
Chelsea’s 5-3-2 formation was designed of the season so far. Salzburg AUT meeting Sevilla 01
to frustrate City but offered little other than Lille FRA Lille 01
defensive solidity with manager Thomas However he caused fury in Allegri on Wolfsburg GER First Wolfsburg 01
Tuchel questioning his tactics after a Sunday when he wasted a glorious chance Sevilla ESP meeting
second-half goal from Gabriel Jesus handed to score with Juve a goal ahead in a tight 3-2
them their first league defeat. win over Sampdoria. GROUP H 121 Juventus 33
Juventus ITA First Chelsea 13
“It’s the perfect game to respond, It wasn’t the first time Chiesa has Chelsea ENG Zenit -1 0
absolutely,” Christensen told the club’s annoyed Allegri, who returned to the Juve Zenit RUS meeting Malmö -3 0
website about the trip to Italy. bench this summer after two years away and Malmö SWE
has had a rocky start with his team in mid-
“It’s not nice to lose our first match, but table. Ronald Koeman Barcelona head coach under pressure
now we have another game coming up very
quickly and it’s another tough game as well. He targeted Chiesa for criticism after BOUNCE BACK: Barcelona looking to RIVAL NATIONS
Juve’s 1-1 draw against AC Milan, when he secure only fourth win of frustrating Barcelona undefeated in
“It’ll be a tough game but it’s a great came on four minutes before Ante Rebic season to date, including first defeat in last 16 matches against
opportunity to get back to playing football scored the Rossoneri’s equaliser and did opening Champions League match since 1997 teams from Portugal –
the way we want to play, the way we see little as Milan came close to snatching a win. most recently beating
ourselves, playing on the front foot again.” Barcelona: Results 2021-22 Sporting twice in
“He came on at a difficult moment and I Aug 15 Real Sociedad (h) 2017 group
Christensen said that Champions League needed him to bring the ball into the Aug 21 Athletic Bilbao (a) 4-2 stage
title holders Chelsea do not view themselves opposition’s midfield,” said Allegri. Aug 29 Getafe (h) 1-1 L6
as a defensive team. Sep 14 Bayern Munich (h) 2-1
“He’s a good player but he needs to grow Sep 20 Granada (h) 0-3 Barca: W18
“We’ve shown in other games we can up and realise what he is capable of doing Sep 23 Cadiz (a) 1-1 Record vs
play with a back five or a back three with we’re Juventus.” Sep 26 Levante (h) 0-0 Portuguese D6
quality. We want to be on the front foot,” the 3-0 opposition
Denmark international said. The message was clear: Chiesa has
everything he needs to become a great Matchday 3: Oct 19-20
Chelsea secured an unconvincing 1-0 player but isn’t doing it yet.
victory over Zenit St Petersburg at Stamford Sources: UEFA, Gracenote Picture: Getty Images © GRAPHIC NEWS
Bridge in their Group H opener while The lack of trust in him from Allegri
leaders Juventus beat Malmo 3-0. comes in stark contrast to the way he
worked his way into Italian football history
The Italians have an impressive record at the Euro, fighting for and winning a place
against the Champions League holders – in Roberto Mancini’s first XI.
having won seven times, including four of
their last five on home soil. With Dybala and Morata out there is
more room for him to make an impact in a
Federico Chiesa has started his second huge test for Juventus, as Chelsea come to
season at Juventus with an uncertain town keen to bounce back from their home
position in coach Massimiliano Allegri’s defeat to City.
plans despite being one of the heroes of
triumph. It is also a chance to make a stronger
impression ahead of the coming
Six matches into the Serie A season international break, during which Italy will
Chiesa has started in fewer games than he try to add the Nations League to their trophy
did helping Italy win this summer’s cabinet, as a clutch of attacking talent is
European Championship, with Allegri snapping at his heels for a opportunity to
focussing on Paulo Dybala and Alvaro play for the European champions. –
Morata as the lynchpins of his Juve attack. Reuters/AFP