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SST issue headed for the courts?

David Thien ment under Tan Sri Muhyiddin declined to Baree
appeal, that resulted in Sarawak getting
KOTA KINABALU: The question as to RM2.1 billion additional revenue. Abdul Kadir
whether the State Sales Tax (SST) on
oil products sourced from Sabah Sabah only got their SST a year later af- Roti Canai to cost you 50 sen more
waters by production sharing con- ter the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) gov-
tract firms should go to Sabah al- ernment took over from the opposition Hayati Dzulkifli Abdul Baree said the owners did not ting the price at RM2.
though the processing and delivery Warisan-Plus State Government in Sep- raise the price when the flour price went up “They also have to bear the high cost of
may take place outside Sabah may tember 2020 with the amount being RM1.2 KOTA KINABALU: The majority of over in March but maintain it at RM1.50 per meal
be headed to the courts if not re- billion. 1,000 Indian-Muslim restaurants in Sabah by absorbing the cost. buying sweetened milk in cans which also
solved amicably. are expected to raise the price of roti canai increased from RM96 per carton (48 cans)
The lawyer also lamented that despite – the all-time favourite Malaysian breakfast “However, when there was a high in- to RM128 per carton which surprisingly
Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd had said it several Sabahans holding the position of – by up to 50 sen following the continued crease last month, we had no choice.” high plus they also have to pay for the
would not be paying the 5pc SST, be- Minister in the Prime Minister’s Depart- rise in flour prices lately. It is understood workers’ monthly wage of RM1,500.
lieved over a “point of sale” issue. ment over the years, whereby Petronas that some have already done so and that He said members selling roti canai in ru-
came under their jurisdiction, they were the implementation of RM1,500 minimum ral areas have also increased it from RM1.30 “Even cooking oil which they normally
However, Daily Express understands not seen to have done anything concrete pay effective May 1 is also a factor. to RM1.70 or RM1.80. buy for 5kg has risen from RM18 to RM29.70
that the State Government is firm on Hi- to insist that Sabah should process gas and this month,” Abdul Kadir said.
biscus Petroleum Bhd through its sub- oil sourced within its waters. Hence, diehards would have to pay RM2 “Another reason is the implementation
sidiary Repsol Oil & Gas M Ltd (RML) pay- per roti canai. This is in contrast to the price of RM1,500 minimum wage starting May 1,” DPPIMS is appealing to the government
ing the SST imposed by Sabah. It was reported that Hibiscus said RML in Kuala Lumpur increasing only between he said. to provide some subsidies on the essential
had argued in September 2020 that it sold 20 and 50 sen. The difference is believed controlled items which they could pur-
Hibiscus had decided against paying, its crude oil entitlement from the Kina- due to shipping costs. On whether the new price of RM2 could chase for their restaurants because they are
saying that its appeal against the tax “was balu Oil Field at the Labuan Crude Oil Ter- ease operations cost, Abdul Baree said they not eligible to buy the subsidised con-
met with silence from the Sabah Finance minal (LCOT) facility “outside the sover- Malaysian Muslim Restaurant Entrepre- would know only after two to three trolled items.
Minister”. eignty and jurisdiction of the state of neurs Association (Presma) President months. The price of roti telur would also
Sabah”and thus should not be paying the Datuk Jawahar Ali Taib Khan said, presently, go up by 50 sen from RM2.50 to RM3 while Abdul Kadir said members worry that
RML, which has a production sharing SST. all 4,500 members owning 9,000 restau- Teh Tarik drinkers would have to cough out the upward trend of prices may eventually
contract (PSC) in the Kinabalu Oil Field, rants nationwide still maintain the old RM2.50. causing their daily operations costs to go
had been making SST payment since 2020 As RML did not receive any reply to its price of between RM1.20 and RM1.70. up indiscriminately.
“under protest”, Hibiscus had said. appeal for 20 months since then, Hibiscus Grade B eggs have jumped from RM9.90
said its board has resolved to discontinue He said the increase is also due to cook- per tray to RM15.90 while the price for “We have no choice but to pass on the
Another subsidiary, SEA Hibiscus Sdn the payment of SST, commencing from the ing oil, dhal (lentil) beans and margarine sweetened milk in can per carton has also rising costs to their customers.
Bhd, which is the holder and operator of lifting of crude oil undertaken on May 24. costing more. gone up from RM118 to RM140 this month.
the 2011 North Sabah Enhanced Oil Recov- “If nothing is done to help ease our fi-
ery PSC, has not been paying SST to the This refers to 350,236 barrels of oil pro- Sabah Muslim Business Chamber Furthermore, Abdul Baree said raw in- nancial burden, we worry for the fate of our
State at all, the group added. duced by RML in the Kinabalu Oil Field — (DPMS) President Abdul Baree bin Habeeb gredients including vegetables, chicken, members operating Mamak restaurants.
the first RML cargo sold from LCOT since said: “We have about 2,000 Mamak restau- beef and cooking oil have also increased
A lawyer contacted by Daily Express Hibiscus’ completion of the acquisition of rants in Sabah and they have started feeling more than 10 per cent. He said DPMS mem- KPDNHEP Deputy Minister Datuk Rosol
said there are two issues at play here, i.e. RML’s parent Fortuna International Petro- the pinch when the price of flour supplied bers are appealing to the government to Wahid had said the supply of wheat flour in
the oil royalty and the SST. leum Corp in January 2022. by Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs look for ways of helping them, including the country is stable and sufficient.
(KPDNHEP) went up since March this year. providing subsidies for the raw ingredients
“Where the oil royalty is concerned “Crude oil that is produced from the of their food dishes including flour. He said however, for subsidised wheat
there is no issue and it has to be paid to Kinabalu Oil Field is collected offshore and “The price of flour per 25kg increased flour, production had to be reduced due to
Sabah but the SST will depend on the tax transported via subsea pipelines to the gradually starting March but the hike was Sabah Indian Muslim Chamber of Com- the price spike at the global level.
being imposed at the ‘point of sale’, which Samarang Platform, and then to the LCOT, worse last month when it increased by merce and Industry (DPPIMS) President Ab-
in this case is Labuan, even though the re- which is located in the Federal Territory of about 40 per cent. We normally buy quality dul Kadir Faruk said some the chamber’s “In terms of supply, it is unaffected…
source belongs to Sabah and was piped Labuan. flour like the brand name, Rama-Rama, and 700 members would also increase the price only increase in prices, due to the Ukraine-
there. the price was RM53 per 25kg few months of roti canai this month by 50 sen for the Russia conflict and the cost of transporta-
“No processing of RML’s crude oil into ago. Now it went up to RM72 which is al- same reason. tion that rose sharply.
“Under the Federal Territory of Labuan other products takes place at either the most 40 per cent,” he told Daily Express.
Enactment, the oil royalty payable to Samarang Platform or LCOT,” Hibiscus “Believe me, this 50 sen increase is not “As for subsidised flour. A special wheat
Labuan is paid to Sabah. No question said. high and not profitable, and yet we are set- flour for B40 use, the reduction does not af-
about that. fect traders who make roti canai, kuih and
It added that RML’s crude oil is of- so on,” Rosol said.
“It will be interesting to see how the floaded and sold via crude oil tankers
case will be argued if it (SST) goes to through lifting operations at the LCOT Sin-
court,” said Vanugopal Sukumaran. gle Buoy Mooring (SBM), located 5km off-
shore from the LCOT facility.
Another lawyer who wished anonymity
said at the outset, it now appears that the “It is important to note that under the
handover of the island territory to Kuala terms of the Kinabalu production sharing
Lumpur in 1984 by the Berjaya Govern- contract, title to RML’s crude oil entitle-
ment has come to haunt Sabah in more ment only passes to RML upon delivery at
ways than imagined and considering that the point of export (i.e. the SBM),” it
not a single sen was paid to the State Gov- added.
ernment as compensation, unlike the RM4
billion Selangor received for letting go Hibiscus said its discontinuance of the
Kuala Lumpur. payment of SST under protest (in the case
of RML) and non-payment of SST (in the
“If Hibiscus makes a strong case in its case of SEA Hibiscus) may lead to the state
favour, all the other PSC firms will also re- authorities taking action.
fuse to pay. This will result in only Sarawak
being able to collect the SST monies due to “It is possible that such action may
it since it has processing facilities, unlike cause disruption to the group’s opera-
Sabah,” he said. tions. However, after due and careful con-
sideration of the position on a good faith
It was because of Sarawak’s High Court basis, the board believes that its decision
victory on the SST, which the newly- is reasonable, proper and in the best inter-
formed Pakatan Harapan Federal Govern- est of the company,” it added.

Oil and gas key to Sabah’s growth: Joachim 40pc Special Grant: SLS files bid

KOTA KINABALU: The success of the Sabah SOGCE organiser Dolly Jimayol of Midas Event KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Law Society The group is also seeking the court to
Maju Jaya (SMJ) development plan hinges Management presenting a memento to Joachim. (SLS) on Thursday filed an application for declare the entitlement owed by the Fed-
substantively on the industrial growth of judicial review over the disputed 40pc Spe- eral Government to the State for every year
Sabah’s oil and gas (O & G) resources, and Gas Industrial Park (Sogip) will create Petroleum Management, in his keynote cial Grant to Sabah. between 1974 and 2021.
which is vital to increase high-income em- economic spill-overs which will not only address, said: “ZLNG will expand the ca-
ployment opportunities and attract sub- boost the economy of the State and Sipi- pacity for Sabah gas monetisation.” The application was made via the “The failure to pay the entitlement for
stantial investments to boost Sabah’s eco- tang but also greatly benefit the surround- court’s online registration portal, where each year is a breach of the fundamental
nomic growth. ing districts, particularly Beaufort, Tenom There has been much development in SLS is seeking the Federal Government to rights as enshrined under Article 13 of the
and Papar. the oil and gas sector over the past honour the 40pc entitlement as stated in Federal Constitution.”
This was emphasised by Deputy Chief months, including the signing of the Com- Article 112C and Part V of the 10th Sched-
Minister cum Industrial Development Exhibition Organising Chairman Dolly mercial Collaboration Agreement (CCA) ule of the Federal Constitution. SLS also applied for all further proceed-
Minister Datuk Dr Joachim Gunsalam, Jimayol said the O & G industry in Sabah between the State Government and ings relating to announcements and re-
who officiated at the 9th Sabah Oil & Gas still has great potential. Petronas to increase revenue sharing for It is seeking a court declaration over the view orders to be stayed until the determi-
Conference and Exhibition 2022 at the Sabah and to ensure greater participation failure of the Federal Government to hold nation of the applicant’s application for a
Sabah International Convention Centre, He said Petronas and the Sabah Oil and of Sabah in the oil and gas sector. a second review in 1973 with the Sabah judicial review of the decision of the re-
here, Thursday. Gas Development Corporation (SOGDC) Government. spondent.
would be building Sabah’s RM8.8 billion The launch of the Sabah Gas Master
Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor, in Petronas LNG project in Sogip dubbed as Plan 2026-2040 will serve as a reference for “The failure to carry out the review is a “The costs of this application shall be
his message, stressed that: ZLNG. both Sabah and Petronas to guide the way breach and contravention of the Federal costs in the cause and such other orders or
forward for the further development of Government’s constitutional duty as stip- relief as this honourable court deems fit
“The State Government, through its Azmir Zamri, Petronas’ head of up- natural gas in Sabah. – David Thien ulated under Article 112D, Clauses (1), (3) and proper in the circumstances to grant,”
agencies and government-linked compa- stream resource exploration for Malaysia and (4) of the Federal Constitution,” it said said SLS.
nies (GLCs) such as Sabah Oil and Gas De- in a statement.
velopment Corporation, Sabah Interna- See Page 2, Col. 1
tional Petroleum, Sabah Energy Corpora-
tion and SMJ Petroleum S/B, is pursuing P’pang tops new cases
greater value creation from the State’s O &
G resources to realise economic aspira- KOTA KINABALU: Sabah recorded 67 new Covid-19 cases
tion.” Thursday, a marginal increase from 65 the day earlier, while
no deaths or new clusters were identified, said Sabah’s Covid-
Joachim said the exhibition’s theme, 19 spokesperson Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun.
“Stimulating Investment, Driving Industri-
alisation of Oil and Gas in Sabah”, is most “Penampang became the top contributor to the State’s caseload with 19 cases, an in-
appropriate, and in line with the SMJ crease of 15 from the day earlier.
which aspires to attract more investments,
both foreign and domestic, in order to cre- “Kota Kinabalu also recorded an increase of four cases with 28. Sandakan’s cases, how-
ate more job opportunities. ever, decreased by 15 from the day earlier by recording zero infections,” he said. He said
overall, seven districts recorded a decrease compared to five that recorded an increase.
He said the more than RM20 billion in-
vestment development at the Sipitang Oil “Ten districts recorded single-digit figures, while 17 districts did not record any new in-
fections,” he added. Masidi said all 67 cases were category one and two infections, of which
61 per cent were sporadic.

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Warisan told: Huazong Education Fund launched

Why not join Anthea Peter

GRS instead? KOTA KINABALU: The Federation of Chi-
nese Associations Malaysia (Huazong)
Clarence Dol a merger offer to PBS to face the upcom- has launched the Huazong Education
ing 15th General Election (GE15). Fund with a goal to raise RM1.5 million
RANAU: Parti in an effort to ensure the continuity of Goh (centre), David (third left) and Alldem (third right) at the press conference.
Warisan President Datuk Seri Shafie Malaysian Chinese education and assist
Warisan’s invitation Apdal said his party is open to working several Chinese schools in Sabah. School, KK High School, Lahad Datu Chi- Night dinner with 100 to 120 seats at the
with PBS to face the next GE because nese Middle School, Tenom SMJK Chung Hakka Hall on July 3 to raise funds.
to Parti Bersatu Sabah needs a strong coalition of local Huazong President Tan Sri TC Goh Hwa, Tenom Tshung Tsin Secondary
parties at the grassroots level. said the fundraising initiative is organ- School, Sandakan SMJK Tiong Hwa, He said donors who have received the
Sabah (PBS) for a ised in collaboration with the World Keningau SM Ken Hwa, Kudat Pei Tsin Presidential Signature Blend wine after
Kong also said the stance of PBS Presi- Presidential Hall of Fame, with the par- High School, Sandakan SJK(C) Tai Tong making their donations will be invited
merger to face the dent Datuk Seri Dr Maximus Ongkili who ticipation of the former presidents of and Ranau SJKC Pai Wen. to the dinner. Each wine bottle received
respectfully rejected the invitation of the Bulgaria, Chile, Germany and South entitles donors to one seat at the Gala
next general elec- Warisan President and maintained his Africa. “The Board of Directors of each dinner.
commitment with the GRS-BN govern- school will be responsible for raising the
tion (GE) is only for ment showed the political maturity that He said donors will be entitled to re- funds. All proceeds will go to the He said a table of 10 persons for
should be emulated by all parties in the ceive an exclusive Presidential Signature school,” he said, adding, however, that VVIPs will be sold for RM10,000 and
its political survival. coalition. Blend of wine (1.5-litre bottle) for every import tax and logistic fees of RM500 RM5,000 for VIPs. Each table will be
RM2,000 donated to the fund. would need to be imposed for transport- given four bottles of special OEM (Orig-
Sabah Wira- He explained that it is time for the ing the wine to Sabah. inal Equipment Manufacturer) red wine
leaders in GRS-BN to really show a strong Each bottle is secured in an exquis- featuring Sabah’s wildlife.
muda Star Chief Kong Soon Choi (pic) political agreement to face the next GE so itely custom-made wooden box, bearing “Therefore, of the RM2,000 raised for
that all issues related to the rights of this the signature and portrait of the corre- every wine bottle, the school will get a “There will also be a lucky draw,
said instead of inviting just one local State can be demanded unanimously at sponding president, which includes an net amount of RM1,500 (after subtract- where lucky recipients will receive a bot-
the top level. official wine certificate and exclusive ing the cost). Other expenses will be tle of Timah Whiskey,” Goh said, adding
party, it would be better if Warisan joins limited edition serial number. borne by Huazong. that Local Government and Housing
“The maturity of voters, especially Minister Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun will
the larger family in the GRS-BN govern- young voters at this time, must be taken “We are proud to have sponsorships “We will not interfere with how the be the guest of honor at the event.
into account because they determine po- (of 750 wine bottles) from the World fund is used. We will leave that to the
ment to ensure political stability in litical stability based on the stance of a Presidential Hall of Fame, with red wine Board of Directors, as they know better Goh hoped the power of the masses
political party. originating from Bulgaria, Chile, Ger- on what developments would be good in making such donations will help un-
Sabah. many and South Africa,” he told a press for their respective schools,” he ex- derprivileged children realise their
“If they are easily influenced, then conference at the Huazong Office in plained. dreams of acquiring Chinese education.
He said the invitation would only cre- their perception will change immedi- Karamunsing Complex, here, Thursday.
ately and reject the party’s leadership,” Additionally, as part of the HEF, Goh The fundraising activity will end on
ate a more chaotic political bloc and con- said Kong. Also present were Organising Chair- said Huazong will also be hosting a Gala June 30. For inquiries, the public can
man David Chan and SJKC Pai Wen contact Chen Junjie at 019-8803411.
fuse the people while the issues of debate Board of Directors Chairman Alldem
Chia.
are the same, which is to ensure that the
Goh explained that the fundraising
rights of the State and the people of activity will be assisted by 11 schools un-
der the fund, and donors will have the
Sabah continue to be defended fairly. option of donating directly to the
school or Huazong itself.
“Why is it necessary to invite only one
The schools are Sabah Tshung Tsin
local party when there is a big family in Secondary School, KK Kian Kok Middle

GRS-BN that brings together all local and

national parties for the sake of strength-

ening politics in Sabah?” he said.

Kong said this when asked to com-

ment on the social media display of

Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal who made

Second legal action on 40pc Body of baby found in bag with rock in Tawau

From Page One incidental to, the law”. Lagatah Toyos tres long.
It said SLS, as the applicant, is a statu- SLS, in furtherance of its statutory ob- He also said police investigation also revealed that a piece
tory body established pursuant to Section TAWAU: The body of a baby girl with the umbilical cord still
7A of the Advocates Ordinance (Sabah jectives, is obliged by virtue of the statu- intact was found in a bag with a rock weighing 1.2 kilo- of rock wrapped in a batik cloth was placed in the bag with
Cap. 2) whose objects are set out and pro- tory provisions as set out under Section grammes by the sea in Tanjung Batu Logpond, here, Wednes- the baby to sink the bag.
vided under Part VI of the Advocates Ordi- 13A(a) and (e) of the Advocates Ordinance day.
nance (Sabah Cap. 2), and more particu- (Sabah Cap. 2) to uphold and to ensure “Investigation is ongoing and the case is being investi-
larly Section 13A thereunder. that the Federal Constitution is upheld at Tawau District Police Chief ACP Jasmin Hussin said police gated under Section 318 of the Penal Code for concealment of
Pursuant to the said section 13A, SLS is all times. received information on the find at 4.43pm. birth by secret disposal of a dead body,” he said.
vested with the necessary statutory powers
and authority “to uphold the cause of jus- This is the second legal action filed by a “A couple stumbled upon the pink-coloured bag floating He advised the public not to speculate on the case as it
tice without regard to its own interests or group from Sabah over the issue. near a jetty close by. They then opened the bag and were sur- could interfere with the police investigation and cause out-
that of its members, uninfluenced by fear prised to see a baby inside who was believed to have died,” he rage in the community.
or favour” and “to protect and assist the On June 3, 12 Sabah Pakatan Harapan said.
public in all matters…relating, ancillary or elected representatives filed an originat- He added that any information regarding the case can be
ing summons over the 40pc entitlement, According to Jasmin, a medical officer confirmed the dead channelled to the Tawau district police headquarters (IPD) at
naming the State and Federal govern- baby was a girl weighing about 1,004gm and was 36 centime- 089-752222 or any police station.
ments as respondents.

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RM100,000 DAP

aid for KKCCCI,

Chinese schools

Nikko Fabian Juliah (eighth from right), Deputy Chief Minister cum Kundasang Assemblyman Datuk Dr Joachim
Gunsalam (eighth from left) and others cutting the cake in conjunction with the Mother’s Day 2022 celebration.
KOTA KINABALU: DAP’s Kota Kinabalu MP
Chan Foong Hin has extended financial as- Michael Chan Enhance knowledge and skills, women urged
sistance of RM100,000 to the Kota Kina-
balu Chinese Commerce of Commerce but to reinstate it now will increase the fi- RANAU: Women in the State, especially fraud. Juliah also congratulated the Sabah
(KKCCCI) and seven Chinese schools under nancial burden of the people,” said mothers and housewives, should always “Therefore, women, whether working National Population and Family Develop-
its management. Michael. take the opportunity to participate in ment Board (LPPKN) for organising the
new programmes that can increase their or housewives, should always be sensitive programme in collaboration with Mu-
The allocation was handed over to KKC- He, however, said the people must be knowledge and skills. to their surroundings and read a lot so tiara GRS-BN.
CCI President Datuk Michael Lui at a sim- ready to accept the GST if the Government that they do not easily become victims of
ple ceremony. deemed necessary, but it must not be done The Chief Minister’s wife cum Head of fraud,” she said when officiating the Kun- “Today’s programme is a little differ-
hastily. Pertubuhan Muafakat Titipan Amal Isteri dasang, Karanaan and Paginatan Peka @ ent and special because it was held in
Of the sum, KKCCCI received RM30,000, Wakil Rakyat Gabungan Rakyat Sabah- LPPKN Malaysia Family Roadshow Pro- conjunction with the Mother’s Day cele-
while the remaining RM70,000 is equally Concerned over the current financial Barisan Nasional (Mutiara GRS-BN), gramme, in conjunction with the State bration this year, thus giving apprecia-
divided among Chung Hwa (KK), Chung status of the rakyat (people) as well as that Datin Seri Juliah Salag, said in this tech- Mother’s Day 2022 Celebration at the tion to the sacrifice of a woman who is a
Hwa (Likas), Ching Hwa ( Kolombong), of the Government, Michael said it would nology era women need to learn as much Ranau Community Hall, here. mother.
Chung Hwa Kindergarten and Nursery be wise if the Government could wait until knowledge as possible to form the insti-
(Likas), Chung Hwa Kindergarten (Penam- the economy has improved before rein- tution of a prosperous and happy family. The roadshow is the third tour series “Various services were held in conjunc-
pang) and Hwa Shiong Kindergarten (Pu- stating the GST. after the Pintasan State Assembly con- tion with this event, including the LPPKN
tatan). “Besides that, women also need to stituency in March last year. Mobile Family Services Programme (PKB),
“Implementing the GST amid rising in- have skills in the use of technology and which provides clinical advisory services,
Michael, on behalf of KKCCCI and the flation is unwise as the move would cause the Internet as today we always read that The roadshow will be held across the health screening, HPV DNA and mammo-
seven schools, thanked Chan for his sup- the prices of raw materials to soar, includ- hackers and scamming activities are be- State in districts that have been selected gram registration for free to eligible
port towards the Chamber and its ing food. coming more widespread by making to benefit the people of Sabah in the de- women according to the criteria set,” she
schools. women, including housewives, victims of velopment and strengthening of family said.
“Reinstating the GST will exacerbate the institutions.
“I am deeply moved by Chan’s gesture current inflation rate and put more pres-
to extend financial assistance to all schools sure on the rakyat,” he cautioned. Shortage of Bon Odori is a cultural
under KKCCCI, including those outside of
the MP’s area of jurisdiction,” he said. In fact, Michael said, many people are medicines not festival: S’gor Sultan
hoping for tax reduction or exemption to
Michael reminded all chairmen of the ease their financial burden in this difficult due to panic
Board of Governors of the schools to time.
record Chan’s contribution and use the al- buying: Khairy
location wisely. “The lowering of taxes comes with a
price because it would also reduce govern- ALOR SETAR: The
In another development, KKCCCI said it ment revenue and impede the progress of short supply of med-
was right for the Government to do further development projects,” he said. icines, especially at
study before making the final decision on certain pharmacies
whether to reinstate the Goods and Serv- and private health
ices Tax (GST). facilities is not due
to panic buying by
Recently, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Is- members of the
mail Sabri yaakob said the Government public, said Health
was studying whether to reinstate the GST. Minister Khairy Ja-
maluddin (pic).
“KKCCCI is not against the GST per se,
Instead, he clarified that this followed
S’wak civil service to go the high demand for certain medications SHAH ALAM: tended the festival in 2016, accompanied
following the spread of the Omicron vari- by the then Japanese Ambassador to
ant of Covid-19 earlier and the rising cases The  Sultan of Se- Malaysia and from his observation, it was
of the hand, foot and mouth disease not a religious event or ritual which
(HFMD) now. langor, Sultan could deviate the religious belief of the
local attendees.
However, Khairy said the situation is Sharafuddin Idris
not nationwide as it only involved several Sultan Sharafuddin has,  however,
ahead and use English locations and certain medicines and he as- Shah (pic), views commanded the Selangor Religious De-
sured the supply of medicines in the coun- partment and representative of the Shah
try is adequate. the Bon Odori festi- Alam City Council (MBSA) to attend the
festival so as to get the actual picture and
“Many of the medications were said to val, celebrated in ensure that it would not affect the reli-
be in short supply but have not run out of gious faith of Muslims.
KUCHING: The though some quarters attributed stock and the medicines are for common Malaysia for
Sarawak civil serv- Japan’s success story to their people illnesses such as flu, fever, headache and This is because the Sultan does not
ice will continue speaking the local language, students so on. decades, as a cul- want certain parties, especially politi-
to use English as from that country would still have to cians, to  use issues that touch on reli-
the official lan- learn English when they studied in Eu- “So maybe this is related to the time tural event that fos- gious sensitivities to serve their own per-
guage along with rope or the United States. when many were infected with Covid-19 sonal agenda and merely to gain popu-
Bahasa Malaysia, and after that HFMD spiked the demand ters goodwill between Malaysians  and larity.
State Premier Tan “Whether you like it or not, to ac- for such medicines,” he said in a media
Sri Abang Johari quire new technology or new knowl- conference here, Thursday. the Japanese community working and re- Sultan Sharafuddin also urged them
Tun Openg (pic) edge you must have (a good com- not to simply label anything negatively
said. mand of) English to understand what Commenting further, Khairy said his siding in this multiracial country. without studying it first and  said they
is going on throughout the world,” Ministry is conducting a review with med- needed to be fair in making any public
He said this stand is in accordance he said. icine manufacturers and importers to ob- The Sultan said any form of culture statement that could affect harmony
with the Sarawak Constitution tain detailed information on the supply of among the community.
whereby both languages could be used On May 24, Chief Secretary to the such medications, apart from obtaining practised by each community in this
in official matters. Government Tan Sri Mohd Zuki Ali feedback from the Malaysian Medical As- The Sultan also suggested that Minis-
said the Public Service Department sociation as well as private clinics. world, is indeed linked to a religion but ter in the Prime Minister’s Department
“I hope (matter) this will be free (JPA) needs to look into corrective and (Religious Affairs), Datuk Idris Ahmad,
from polemics. Sarawak, we got our punitive actions that can be imposed “We will work with pharmaceutical with the passage of time, these cultural attend the Bon Odori festival on July 16 at
own stand. Go ahead and use English. on those who deliberately take lightly manufacturing companies on whether to the National Sports Complex, Shah
We will not be penalised for using Service Circular No. 1 2020 on empow- provide alternative medicines or to import practices no longer highlight religious Alam (Panasonic) to understand the dif-
English. Sarawak civil servants, you ering the use of the National Language medicines from other countries. ference between a religious and a cul-
can use English. Federal officers, I in public service. elements. tural event.
don’t know lah because your master is “But now we are receiving several com-
different,” he said. He said this was because, in the civil plaints daily and we will try to assist them “The Bon Odori celebration in Sultan Sharafuddin also does not
service, the move to strengthen the to obtain stocks of the medicines. Govern- want the Minister to use the Department
Speaking at a dinner to celebrate Malay language as the main language ment facilities do not have such prob- Malaysia is more a cultural festival that of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim)
the 50th Anniversary of the Sarawak among agencies and civil servants had lems,” he said. platform to make confusing and inaccu-
Foundation here, Abang Johari said al- always been top priority. showcases Japanese traditions, rate statements which  could tarnish
Earlier, he attended the presentation of its image and reputation. – Bernama
medical equipment from the government mainly their folk dance, beating of the
of Japan through the Japan Grant Aid to
the Health Ministry (MOH) which was at- drums, lanterns, traditional costumes
tended by the Ambassador of Japan to
Malaysia, Takahashi Katsuhiko. and food, and other produce.

Commenting on the contribution, “It is also promoted as a special day to
Khairy said the medical equipment worth
RM19.3 million was donated by Japan to be bring family members together and
distributed to all government hospitals
throughout the country to improve the friends who have not met in a long time,”
services of the facilities. – Bernama
said His Royal Highness through a post

on the Facebook page of the Selangor

Royal Office.

Sultan Sharafuddin said the Bon

Odori festival had become popular when

many Japanese companies invested and

opened up manufacturing plants in Se-

Posthumous Bulawan langor and it had become a platform to

introduce this Japanese traditional form

of entertainment.

The Sultan said he himself had at-

Sigah award for Mojuntin Salleh: Don’t make hasty

KOTA KINABALU: people,” he said. and reckless decisions
He said his father had been involved
Former Sabah Cabi-
in various cultural activities, highlight-
net Minister Datuk ing KDMR issues and bringing infra-
structure development to the natives,
Conrad Mojuntin including playing a huge role in the es- KOTA KINABALU: partment (Jais) to allow the festival,
tablishment of the Kadazandusun Cul- Former Chief Min- scheduled to be held in Shah Alam on
(pic), who oversaw tural Association (KDCA), among oth- ister Datuk Seri Dr July 16, to proceed.
ers. Salleh Said Keruak
Sabah’s golden age (pic) said the deci- The former Communications and
KDCA Deputy President Datuk Seri sion to restrict or Multimedia Minister also urged officers
of sports in the early Clarence Bongkos Malakun and other prohibit Muslim from Jais and the Shah Alam City Council
leaders visited the family and handed participation in the (MBSA) to attend the festival to see for
1980s, has been over the award to Mojuntin’s wife Bon Odori festival themselves what it was all about.
Theresa. should not be
given a posthumous made in a hurry. Earlier, Religious Affairs Minister Idris
Apart from Mojuntin, a few other Ahmad had advised Muslims not to take
Bulawan Sigah leaders, including Parti Bersatu Sabah “Let us celebrate diversity and not part in the festival which he claimed was
President Datuk Seri Dr Maximus Ongk- make reckless decisions,” he said in his “influenced by elements of other reli-
award. ili, have also been awarded the Bulawan latest Facebook posting. gions”, following research by the Islamic
Sigah title. Development Department (Jakim).
The title, which In this respect, he supported the call
As youth and Sports Minister in the by Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris The festival showcases Japanese cul-
means “golden crown” in the Dusun lan- 1982-85 Berjaya government, Mojuntin Shah for the State Islamic Religious De- ture and includes drum performances
was credited with pushing Sabah’s and the Bon Odori dance.
guage, is the second highest award after sports development to new heights that
saw the State becoming a powerhouse in
the Huguan Siou title that is given to the national and international sports.

paramount leader of the native He was also credited with engaging
US Sports Academy coaches while ele-
Kadazandusun Murut Rungus (KDMR) vating bodybuilding to a level that not
only saw Justin Sompong become Asia’s
communities in Sabah. bodybuilding champion in 1985 but
Sabah hosting the prestigious Mr
The Huguan Siou title is held by for- Olympia competition.

mer Chief Minister Tan Sri Joseph Pairin Some recalled that when Sabah FA
was gripped by a legal crisis, Mojuntin
Kitingan. persuaded the Head of State Tun Mohd
Adnan Robert to take over the helm and
The natives of Sabah have great re- kick-started Sabah’s rise in national
football. – The Star
spect towards a Huguan Siou as many Curfew in Esszone extended to June 24

culture-related matters are handled and

overseen by the Huguan Siou.

Mojuntin passed away due to a stroke LAHAD DATU: The curfew in the waters off seven districts in the as well as tourists visiting the resort islands.
Eastern Sabah Security Zone (Esszone) which ended on Thursday “Based on the information we gathered, groups including Abu
on Nov 17 last year. He was 73. has been extended to June 24.
Sayyaf, involved in kidnapping for ransom, are still trying to in-
Mojuntin’s eldest son, Petrus, said the Sabah Police Commissioner Datuk Idris Abdullah said the cur- filtrate these waters to carry out kidnapping and cross-border
few from 6pm to 6am was enforced in the waters off Tawau, Sem- crime,” he said.
award, which was supposed to be given porna, Kunak, Lahad Datu, Kinabatangan, Sandakan and Beluran.
Idris said the curfew order was also to facilitate enforcement
in 2019 but halted due to the pandemic, “Those living in the affected areas are required to stay indoors, and monitoring on the movement of boats while the presence of
while outsiders are not allowed to enter (or be) in the area during security forces in the area gave the local population a sense of se-
was a recognition of his late father’s the period,” he said in a statement. curity.

contributions to the State and the KDMR He said the curfew was extended to ensure that the waters However, he said the district police chiefs in the affected areas
would not be encroached by terrorists, which could threaten the have been authorised to issue permits to those applying for fish-
in Sabah. safety of residents, international researchers conducting research ing activities and to attend to urgent matters during the curfew.

“We are honoured to receive this

award on behalf of my father.

“It is a proud moment for us, though

he was never one who cared whether he

was recognised for his services to the

4 Local YOUR LOCAL VOICE I FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2022 dailyexpress

Ranau customary land woe is solved

Clarence Dol Joachim, Maslah and others looking at the handicrafts being displayed. Meanwhile, the Chairman of Mawasi, convince the government to provide a so-
Maslah Rompado, said: “Thankfully we are lution to the Mawasi case,” she said.
RANAU: The customary land claims of vil- that the current Government continues to Ranau District Police Headquarters (IPD) still alive today enjoying the results of our
lagers in Kg Malinsau, Kg Wayan and Sin- be concerned about the needs of indige- Head of Management Division, Jailix struggles that are not easy. She hoped that the current Govern-
urai (Mawasi) here the past eight years nous people and recognise their rights,” Amindang, Ranau Assistant District Offi- ment continues to be mindful of the needs
had been resolved, thanks to Chief Minis- she said. cer (Development), Hasinin Kimsin, Ranau “Many family members who were to- of indigenous peoples and recognise their
ter Datuk Seri Hajiji Hj Noor and the GRS- Agriculture Department representative gether in the struggle have died before en- rights.
BN State Government. She said they were also grateful for the Nur Hafizatun and Rukizah Sian, Assistant joying the result of their struggle, includ-
support received by the measurement un- Collector of Land Revenue (PPHT), Jaidi ing the leader himself, KK Rompado Sinti,” She added that during the Mawasi
The Mawasi Council, which represents der the Sabah State Customary Land Serv- Adrian Gulis, Senior Assistant Divisional she said. struggle, several parties have come for-
the three villages, held a thanksgiving cer- ice (Pantas) programme to continue. Surveyor North West Coast of Ranau Dis- ward to help with energy, time and money.
emony in Kg Malinsau which was attended trict, Ghani Sumpin, Ulu Sugut Sub-Dis- Representing the villagers, Maslah ex-
by Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Dr Among those present at the ceremony trict Developer, Ratimin Kukunot, Indige- pressed her deepest gratitude to the “We are very much appreciative and in-
Joachim Gunsalam. were political secretary to the Deputy nous Holders and villagers. Almighty because for His bounty, the peo- debted to them, especially our lawyers,
Chief Minister, yubidi Gumpoyo; Ranau ple can celebrate this event today. Nelson W Angang and his colleague Mr
Dr Joachim, who is also Kundasang As- Parliament Liaison Officer, Louis Sinti, Chua, Datuk Kong Hong Ming, Pacos Trust
semblyman, said he was grateful because “Nine years ago, today was the impossi- and Galus Athoi, Pansa, SSPR, Agaras,
after the GRS-BN Government took over, ble. We received a lot of negative advises Datuk Ewon Ebin, Karim Adam and several
he had personally met with the Chief Min- like ‘there’s no point in you fighting… It’s other unmentioned organisations,” she
ister and requested that the case be re- useless to waste your money… It’s good said.
viewed. that the company came in for the estate
here, at least the villagers can get a job…’ Maslah added that behind the Mawasi
“In the meantime, all processes have and so on. crisis, there is also a hidden wisdom,
been expedited and case had been re- which is the issuance of Pantas grants.
solved out of court through land swap by “But for us in Mawasi, the opponent is
seeking land throughout Sabah such as still the opponent, whatever happens, we “However, we haven’t completely won.
Sandakan, Tawau and in Kita Kinabalu. don’t want to be labourers on our own We just missed the trial in court which was
land,” she said. very burdensome for the villagers. Our
“We are grateful to the current GRS-BN journey is still far.
Government so the villagers’ land can be Mawasi customary land claims have
returned and today we celebrate the suc- passed through three ruling governments, “According to the court order we need
cess of Mawasi,” he said. where the chronology of their struggles to make a ‘land inquiry’. We have already
can be seen from the exhibits provided at completed the NCR claim form as directed
Meanwhile, the Chairman of the the event. by the land department.
Mawasi Council, Maslah Rumpado, also
thanked the Chief Minister and GRS-BN “We in Mawasi are very lucky to have “It is now the responsibility of the
Government for helping them resolve the court fluctuations for only eight years. Ranau land department to arrange our
customary land issues. Other land claim cases in Sabah have been forms.
pending for decades.
“We are also grateful to Datuk Dr “We really hope that the Ranau Land
Joachim as our People’s Representative be- “Therefore, on behalf of the villagers of Department can facilitate the issuance of
cause he has worked so hard to convince Malinsau, Wayan and Sinurai, we would grants to the residents of these three vil-
the Government to provide a solution to like to express our deepest appreciation to lages.
the Mawasi case. the Sabah government.
“We are tired of the floods. We have
“His support from the beginning to “Especially our elected representative high hopes for the Government, especially
Mawasi was greatly appreciated. We hope Datuk Dr Joachim Gunsalam for trying to the leadership of the Ranau Land Depart-
ment now,” she said.

Unattended courier lorry reverses into barrier

Jimmy Goh The unattended lorry hanging by the barrier after reversing into it.

PENAMPANG: A courier service ABX lorry reversed and
crashed after being left unattended at Beverly Hills
Apartment’s Block H, here, Thursday.

The driver, in his 30s and his assistant were said to
have initially gone to the apartment to transport several
parcels to the block when the 1.55pm mishap took place.

The driver unloaded the parcels from the lorry before
going in search of his assistant who went looking for the
parcel owner. The unattended lorry abruptly reversed
and only came to a halt after colliding with a fence.

Nobody was injured in the accident, which happened
when there were no other cars on the road. However,
the lorry and apartment’s barrier were damaged as a re-
sult of the accident.

Firefighters putting out the flames. Helen was a role model, says Liew

Family home razed in Likas KOTA KINABALU: For- “She is a role model to her contempo- Mengasih Centre, a special developmental
mer Deputy Chief Min- raries in the Inner Wheel Club of Kota Kin- centre, then known as Sekolah Seri Men-
Jimmy Goh owner. She said they have lived in the six- ister Datuk Christina abalu, of which she was a past president. gasih.
bedroom house since the 1970s. Liew described the late
KOTA KINABALU: A family of six escaped Puan Sri Helen Jaya- “Known for her efforts to promote sis- “I understand that she was a founding
unscathed when fire razed their two- “My mother and children escaped the suriya (pic) as a shining terhood among club members, the organ- board member of Seri Mengasih Centre
storey house at Kg Likas, here, Thursday. flames after noticing smoke coming from example of women’s ac- isation under her leadership carried out which was established in 1981. In fact, she
the upper floor,” she said. tive involvement in various community projects for the bene- enlisted the help of many volunteers in the
The fire is believed to have happened at NGO work contributing fit of rural families” Liew, who is Api-Api infant years of the institution.
about 9.20am. Meanwhile, her husband, Chris, said he to the overall betterment of society. Assemblywoman, said in a statement on
had just sent his son to Penampang and Thursday. “ Helen was instrumental in securing
“My 66-year-old mother was home with was heading home to Kg Likas when he got She said Helen would be fondly remem- the use of an old government building in
my children when the fire broke out on the a call from his wife alerting him on the fire. bered for her invaluable contributions to Helen, the wife of former High Com- Tanjung Aru as the Centre’s temporary
upper level of our house,” said house the Kota Kinabalu community in particu- missioner Canada Tan Sri Thomas Jaya- premises and served for several decades,
lar. suria, passed away on Sunday, aged 91. including as vice-chairman for a certain
period,” said Liew.
Helen is also synonymous with Seri

101 boxes of cooking Security a priority, says Mohd Zuki

Minister of Industrial Development, Datuk Dr Joachim Gunsalam (centre), oil seized in Tawau PUTRAJAyA: Protective security has always environment,” he said.
hosted dinner and presented souvenir to the delegates. been the main concern and priority of the Mohd Zuki  said the  amendment also
Lagatah Toyos government, says  Chief Secretary to the
Sabah hosts SME investment Government Tan Sri Mohd Zuki Ali. places emphasis on effective security gov-
TAWAU: Marine police seized a total of 101 ernance in order to provide a conducive
briefing for P’sula counterparts boxes containing 17 packets of cooking oil He said apart from having the Official security environment for government as-
each, at a house in a water village in Kg Secrets Act 1972 and the Protected Areas sets and confidentiality in line with cur-
KOTA KINABALU: Invest Sabah Bhd (ISB) ests to engage with the various Ministry of Batu 4, Jalan Apas around 4.40pm on and Protected Places Act 1959 to protect rent needs.
organised an investment briefing for the Industrial Development (MID) agencies Wednesday. against any form of threat to the govern-
60 delegates from small and medium in- immediately after the presentations ment, the Security Directive (Arahan Kese- According to him, the introduction and
dustrial entrepreneur (SME) Malaysia, ended. Tawau Marine Police Commanding Of- lamatan) was also amended in 2020 to im- adaptation of new technologies that sup-
SME Klang, SME Johor Selatan, SME Perak, ficer DSP Ridzauddin Selamat said a 25- prove the quality of protective security in port the operations and functions of the
SME Malacca and GM Klang Wholesale A number of follow-up appointments year-old local man was also detained at all government agencies, especially involv- organisation are seen to be able to bring
City. have been made between them and the the premises, which was believed to be ing the development of digital technology. about new threats that need to be ad-
relevant agencies. used as a store before being smuggled out. dressed effectively. The new technologies
Sabah SME President Prof. Foo Ngee According to him, the Security Direc- are the Internet of Things (IOT), Artificial
Kee, who is also a board member of ISB, ex- The delegates commented that the pre- He said his team on Op Gelora Khas/Op tive was amended after the government, Intelligence (AI), Big Data, Bring your Own
tended invitation on behalf of ISB to the sentations by the various agencies have Kontraban assignment raided the premises through the Cabinet meeting, issued Gen- Devices (ByOD) and Cloud Computing.
six groups of delegates from Peninsula to shed useful information about the attrac- after receiving information from the Intel- eral Circular No. 1 of 2020 dated Jan
come and invest in Sabah. tiveness of Sabah. ligence Operations Unit. “A pile of boxes 2, 2020. “This new challenge requires the gov-
containing various brands of polybag ernment to immediately strengthen
“We are hopeful that more SMEs from They are impressed with Chief Minister, cooking oil estimated to be worth RM6,060 The amendment to the Security Direc- knowledge, skills and expertise, especially
Peninsular Malaysia will come to Sabah to Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor’s Sabah Maju Jaya was discovered in the house,” he said. tive involves the addition of two impor- among civil servants to ensure that tech-
explore businesses and investments result- Development Plan for 2021-2025. tant chapters, namely Chapter 5: Security nological advances can be adopted safely
ing from the publicity from this invest- Under the Control of Supply Act 1961, of Official Secrets in the Information and while contributing towards strengthening
ment trip by the delegates from Peninsular The delegates also complimented that the arrest and seizure were brought to the Communication Technology (ICT) Envi- the overall security,” he said.
Malaysia,” he said. the government officers were very helpful Tawau marine police base for further in- ronment and Chapter 7: Management of
and approachable when they needed clar- vestigation, he said. He urged those with Service Continuity. In the context of governance, Mohd
The delegates after listening to the pre- ifications. relevant information to channel informa- Zuki said security measures were imple-
sentations by ISB on ISB’s scope and func- tion to the Sabah Marine Police Region “Through this amendment, protective mented systematically and would be mon-
tions, investment opportunities in Kota During the welcome and business net- Four via WhatsApp at 013-9391197 or the security management now places empha- itored continuously to ensure that any se-
Kinabalu Industrial Park, Palm Oil Indus- working dinner hosted by SME Sabah on Tawau Marine Police Operations Room at sis on a systematic, holistic and planned curity issues could be addressed efficiently
trial Cluster, and Sabah Oil and Gas Devel- June 6, several business collaborations too, 089-983628. protective security plan covering the ICT and effectively. – Bernama
opment Corporation, showed great inter- have been forged and we can expect to see
some of these delegates returning to Kota Puspakom payment transactions to go cashless
Kinabalu to finalise their investments.
KUALA LUMPUR: All payment transac- let options including Puspakom e-wallet, “However, the data shows that more
tions for all types of vehicle inspections Maybank QRPay, GrabPay, Touch ‘n Go than 90 per cent of Puspakom cus-
at Puspakom Sdn Bhd (Puspakom) will eWallet, Boost, WeChat Pay and Alipay at tomers now use the cashless transaction
go cashless from July 1. all its checkpoints nationwide. method at all our branches.

Puspakom Chief Executive Officer “Since April last year, cashless pay- “This clearly shows that cashless pay-
Shukor Ismail said the implementation ments, as well as the issuance of paperless ment is an option because it is easier,
of the cashless transaction would be en- electronic inspection reports and re- faster, and safer in terms of hygiene dur-
forced at all 54 checkpoints of the agency ceipts, have been implemented. ing the current pandemic,” he said.
nationwide from that date.
“However, cash payments were still For more information, the public can
He said customers can make payments allowed at that time, considering that contact the Puspakom Customer Service
online via e-wallets, debit cards or credit there were still a small number of cus- Centre at 03-5101 7000 or Live Chat at
cards. tomers who did not have e-wallets, the link www.puspakom.com.my or fol-
debit, or credit cards,” he said in a state- low the official Facebook of
He also added that Puspakom accepts ment. Puspakom Sdn Bhd. – Bernama
cashless payments through various e-wal-

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Fatal elevator Shoplifting: Water Dept
mishap: Firm’s resolving
e-review June 30 Jobless

Cynthia D Baga applied for) at Jalan Tun Fuad Stephen, man charged shortages
here.
KOTA KINABALU: The court set June 30 Jo Ann Mool in Penampang
for e-review to monitor status of the case The company was charged under Sec-
involving a company charged with failing tion 10 (e) Factories and Machinery Act KOTA KINABALU: An unemployed man % THE Water Department has
to securely cover an elevator door open- 1967 and punishable under section 51 (2) was charged at the Magistrate’s Court
ing which caused a fatal accident. of the same Act which provides for a fine Thursday for shoplifting. partially replenished the
of up to RM50,000, or a jail term of up to
Sessions Court Judge Noor Hafizah one year, or both. Md Syafik Amir Sham, 22, was accused ground tanks at Country
Mohd Salim fixed the date for TK Elevator of stealing a bottle of Johnnie Walker
Malaysia Sdn Bhd when its case was Meanwhile, the court set June 15 for Black Label Blended Scotch Whiskey Heights Apartments while it
brought up for mention via online. facts and sentencing on a man charged 750ml worth RM210 at the Bataras Hy-
with taking drugs repeatedly. permarket, Putatan at 2.40pm on June 3. tries to resolve the shortage
On May 23 this year, the company
through its representative, pleaded not The date had been fixed for Sheikh However, no plea was recorded from in this part of Penampang.
guilty to the charge against the company Farhan Afifi Ismail who changed his plea Syafik who appeared before Assistant
and the representative of the company and admitted to the charge against him. Court Registrar Rita Kunsoi after the Low levels at the agency’s
was released on a bail of RM2,000 in a lo- charge was read to him.
cal surety with permanent address and He allegedly repeatedly took the drugs reservoir, over the past few
job. after testing positive at the Papar police The charge, under Section 380 of the
station in which he has several similar Penal Code, carries a jail term of up to 10 months, have given rise to
The company, as a sub-contractor, was convictions. years and liability of a fine on conviction.
accused of failing to securely cover or
fence the elevator door opening as to pre- Pending the date, Farhan was ordered Rita set June 14 for mention of the
vent risk of people falling. remanded further. case for Syafik’s plea to be taken before a
The offence allegedly took place at Magistrate and released him on a bail of
11.36am on Jan 14 this year at the elevator RM1,500 in two sureties.
door number 4 at the sixth floor of the
Propose 25 Storey Mixed Commercial De- In another case, a 25-year-old man
velopment (with Subsidiary titles to be was charged with keeping stolen proper-
ties.
the intermittent supply in
Md Irwan Hamid was accused of hav-
ing the stolen items comprising a laptop, the Minintod area of Penam-
a hair iron belonging to one Nor Shafika
Logandon and three watches, a speaker, pang.
an Air pod, three handphones, two elec-
tronic cigarette, two spectacles, a power Aside from Country
bank, a wallet, five bags belonging to
one Ellmy Logandon. Heights, the other residential

Irwan, a restaurant worker, allegedly properties which have been
committed the offence at 10.30pm on
May 31 at a five-foot-way of a shop next impacted by these water
to Edwin Saloon, Api-Api Centre.
woes are Taman Country
No plea was taken from him.
The charge under Section 411 of the Shangrila, Taman Kasigui
Penal Code carries a jail term of up to
five years or fine or both on conviction. and Vista Minintod.
Irwan, who has no valid identification
document, was ordered to be further re- Consumers in Kg Tunoh The MC’s staff check on the level of water inside
manded pending mention of his case on
June 14 for his plea to be taken. and Donggongon, as well as the elevated tanks regularly throughout the day.
Inspector Navind Kumar Vijayan
prosecuted.

those along Jalan Panglima Banting and 6.30pm. It used to be available till 11pm

Malaysia’s Jalan Bantayan-Minintod, have also but over the past three months, the taps

found that their taps frequently run dry. run dry before then,” he said.

A Department spokesman said it He said, on many occasions, the pres-

unemployment planned to set up a remote monitoring sure of the water coming into his apart-

system along its distribution line servic- ment had also been weak.

ing the area. “I have noticed that the trickle van-

rate declines “A ‘data-logger’ will help us to gather ishes after less than half an hour.”

more accurate information on the Godfrey said these supply problems

amount of treated water being chan- were especially inconvenient as he had a

in April nelled to this part of the district,” he said. young son to look after.

“We hope to install He admitted that

this device once we he had wearied of

PUTRAJAyA: Malaysia’s have secured the contacting the De-
unemployment rate
declined in April this funding to do so.” partment and the
year,  registering 3.9
per cent compared to While waiting to MC about these
4.1 per cent in the pre-
vious month of receive an allocation, problems.
March,  according to
the Statistics of Labour he said, the agency “The supply has
Force April 2022 report released by the
Department of Statistics Malaysia would keep tabs on not improved de-
(DOSM) Thursday.
Ahmad Zahid arriving at the Shah Alam High Court on Thursday. the water situation spite my many pleas
Chief Statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd
‘Financial aid given to Zahid Uzir Mahidin (pic) said the labour force there. for help.”
condition in April 2022 has strengthened
further with a surge of 0.4 per cent “If need be, we will A MC spokesman
month-on-month to 16.50 million per-
sons compared to 16.44 million persons try to regulate the dis- said its staff had
in March.
tribution of the sup- been scratching
“The labour force participation rate
to strengthen UKSB’s position’ edged up by 0.2 percentage points to 69.4 ply from our R6B their heads over
per cent from 69.2 per cent in March, in-
dicating more labour participation in the reservoir to ensure how best to handle
market,” he said in a statement Thursday.
that all our con- the water situation
He said the employed persons in-
SHAH ALAM: Former director of Ultra Ki- said. crease 0.5 per cent month-on-month ba- sumers, who depend The water woes at Country Heights at the Apartments
rana Sdn Bhd (UKSB) told the High Earlier, the 15th prosecution witness sis  to a record 15.85 million persons in on this installation, are especially trying for parents with as the incoming
Court here Thursday that the financial April against 15.77 million persons in get some water.” supply to the prop-
assistance given to Datuk Seri Ahmad Za- Harry Lee Vui Khun, who is also a former March. young children like this little boy. erty was disrupted
hid Hamidi was aimed at strengthening director of UKSB, also told the court that The spokesman
the company’s position as a Home Min- from 2014 to 2018, the company had sent On the employment situation, Mohd
istry’s contractor. cash in Singapore dollars to Ahmad Za- Uzir said the employee category which said two-tanker loads of treated water every day.
hid in connection with the VLN con- made up the largest composition of em-
Wan Quoris Shah Wan Abdul Ghani, tracts. ployed persons at 76.3 per cent, improved were sent to the Apartments earlier this He said, the company’s staff had ob-
42, said with the assistance, the company by 0.3 per cent month-on-month to 12.09
did not just secure support from the for- Meanwhile, Wan Quoris said it was million persons from 12.06 million per- week. served that the water from the pipes after
mer deputy  prime minister, but normal for businesses to lobby govern- sons recorded in March.
also managed to reduce competitive dis- ment officials for contracts. He said a total of 11,000 litres was allo- the meter would vanish for hours on end,
ruption from other companies running The own-account workers continued
the same business.  “For UKSB, our purpose of meeting to rise by 1.2 per cent to 2.72 million per- cated by the Department for the ground according to him.
with Datuk Seri Zahid (Ahmad Zahid) at sons in April from 2.69 million persons in
“Datuk Seri Zahid asked for assis- that time was to strengthen our position March. tanks inside the compound. “Between April 16 and the last week of
tance, so we gave him assistance. What as the sole contractor to supply VLN sys-
was important to us was to ensure that tem for the ministry so that no one can “The increase was partly due to more “There may still be insufficient pres- May, we only received between 5 to 60 per
our business was  not disrupted since disrupt UKSB’s business,” he said. business activities in conjunction with
there were several other companies lob- the celebration of Ramadan and prepara- sure for those on the upper floors to get a cent of the amount of treated water that
bying for the job that we were doing.” Ahmad Zahid, 69, is facing 33 charges tion for Aidilfitri during the month par-
of receiving bribes amounting to S$13.56 allel with the reopening of the interna- supply but, at least, the occupants can we used to,” he said.
Wan Quoris Shah said this in his wit- million (RM42 million) from UKSB as an tional borders  which encouraged the
ness statement during the examination- inducement for himself in his capacity as tourism sector and tourism-related in- come down to manually get some water.” “This is woefully insufficient to meet
in-chief by Deputy Public Prosecutor a civil servant and the then home minis- dustries to resume their activities,”  he
Datuk Wan Shaharuddin Wan Ladin. ter to extend the contract of the company said. He said the tanker trips were the needs of our occupants.”
as the operator of the One-Stop Centre
The witness said without Ahmad Za- (OSC) in China and the VLN system as In the economic sector, Mohd Uzir said prompted by pleas from the manage- Country Heights comprised of about
hid’s help and support, the company well as to maintain the agreement to sup- the number of employed persons in the
would not have been able to retain or ex- ply VLN integrated system paraphernalia services sector also sustained the positive ment company (MC) about the pro- 2, 096 units covering a total of 47 blocks,
tend the contracts  relating to the For- to the same company by the Home Min- trend, particularly in wholesales and re-
eign Visa System (VLN). istry. tail trade, food and beverages services as longed water woes at Country Heights. according to him.
well as human health and social work ac-
Wan Quoris Shah also admitted that For another seven counts, Zahid was tivities. “These deliveries are intended to sup- The spokesman said the management
the company had given cash to Ahmad charged as home minister to have ob-
Zahid on several occasions. tained for himself S$1,150,000, RM3 mil- plement the water which comes through had been keeping the Department ap-
lion, €15,000 and US$15,000 in cash
“The cash was given after he (Ahmad from the same company in connection our main pipes connected to the bulk- prised of what was happening at the
Zahid) asked UKSB to make a political with his official work.
donation for Umno. He did not ask metre for the property.” property.
openly, but by the way he spoke, I under- He is charged with committing all the
stood that he was expecting a monetary offences at Seri Satria, Presint 16, Putra- The spokesman explained that the He said the firm had written to the
contribution from UKSB. jaya, and Country Heights, Kajang, be-
tween October 2014 and March 2018. problems in the Minintod-area stemmed agency twice this year, once on April 24
“The contribution made by
UKSB every month was in cash, all in Sin- The trial before Judge Datuk Mohd from the mounting demand for tap water and again on May 25.
gapore dollars. This was what Datuk Seri yazid Mustafa continues on June 13. –
(Ahmad Zahid) requested from us,” he Bernama around the State Capital. “We informed the Department, in

“The output from our Moyong and each of these letters, about the stress the

Kasigui Treatment Plants can barely keep supply woes were causing our tenants

up with the needs of our growing con- and appealed for the agency to ensure

sumer-base in Kota Kinabalu. that the Apartments received a constant

“Moyog produces about 185 million supply of clean water.

litres of water daily (MLD) while Kasigui “The MC has yet to receive an official

produces 53 MLD. reply to either of this correspondence,” he

“Our customers around KK receive said on June 9.

about 212 MLD of the total output from On top of updating the Department,

both Plants, while the rest is channelled he said the MC had also taken to control-

to Papar.” ling the flow of water from its tanks on

GODFREy, who occupies a second the property to those living there.

floor apartment, was unhappy about the “If we didn’t do this, then those living

irregular supply to Country Heights. on the upper floors would have no

“Tap water only comes between 5pm- chance of getting a supply at all.” (SS)

Unemployed behind pile-up charged with drug possession Another of the
agency’s staff
KUALA PILAH: An unemployed man, be- was charged with possessing dried plants ing five years or both, upon conviction. checks on the
lieved to have caused a collision involv- suspected to be ganja, with a net weight No confession was recorded and the
ing five vehicles on the North-South Ex- of  3.39 grams in a Perodua Myvi car at pressure
pressway (NSE) southbound near Rem- KM242.9 of the NSE southbound, in Rem- accused nodded when the charge was of the supply
bau on Sunday, was charged at the Ses- bau district, at about 10.25 am on June 5. read to him before the court assistant reaching the
sions Court here with possession of ganja registrar  Che Ku Nor Azlinda Che Ku bulk-metre
(cannabis). The charge was framed under Section Mahmood.
6 of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, which for the
According to the charge sheet, the ac- provides for a fine not exceeding No bail was offered by deputy public property.
cused, Munzir Azmeer Abd Rahim, 28, RM20,000 or imprisonment not exceed- prosecutor yap Tsu Sheng and the court
set June 14 for mention. – Bernama

6 Local YOUR LOCAL VOICE I FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2022 dailyexpress

Better Sook power

supply with

substation soon

Johan Aziz and Natural Resources would pay more “The road upgrade project linking ices for the communities in Sook and Arthur with
attention to the needs in the Pensiangan Linayukan in Tongod to Sinaron in Sook Nabawan.
KENINGAU: Federal Deputy Works Minis- Parliament so that the basic infrastruc- to improve direct land connectivity be- representatives
ter Datuk Arthur Joseph Kurup said elec- tures could be developed comprehen- tween Kinabatangan and Keningau was He also ensured that Pensiangan has
tricity supply is a necessity and needs pro- sively in the near future,” he said. launched on May 29,” he said, adding wide internet coverage with the con- of recipients
vision to expand the rural infrastructure. that the 40km project with seven new struction of 46 new telecommunication
Meanwhile, he said the Ministry of Ru- bridges is expected to be completed in towers and the upgrade of 44 existing from three
He said the construction of the Sook ral Development implemented Rural early 2024. towers to 4G network.
Main Distribution Substation (PPU) Electricity Supply (BELB) in five villages in villages after
would help as a catalyst for economic de- Mukim Tatalan, Pensiangan. According to him, on banking trans- At the ceremony, Arthur handed over
velopment and spur the growth of agri- actions without the need to go to assistance through Sabah Electricity Sdn presenting
culture and tourism sectors in the area. A total of 231 houses were involved in Keningau, the facility has also been Bhd (SESB) Corporate Social Responsi-
the effort which showed the govern- brought to Sook Sub-District through bility (CSR) for the repair and mainte- SESB CSR as-
“The government has given more focus ment’s concern for sustainable develop- two ATM machines besides Bank Sim- nance of gravity pipes in three villages,
in the 12th Malaysia Plan to ensure that the ment for the rural population. panan Nasional’s mobile banking serv- namely, Kampung Sibuah, Saliku and sistance at the
rural people, especially in Sabah, can en- Lumpagas.
joy a stable and sustainable electricity Arthur, who was also Pensiangan MP, event.
supply for 24 hours,” he said at the said the challenges faced by the people in
groundbreaking ceremony for PPU the interior included infrastructure, Also seen is
33/11kV Sook officiated by the Minister of economy and so on.
Energy and Resources. Asli, Datuk Seri Mohd Yaakob.
Takiyuddin Hassan here last Saturday. “Connectivity is my main focus where
at the moment there are mega projects The implementation of these projects
He said in the 11th Malaysia Plan, the that are being implemented in Parlia- is done through gotong-royong with the
Fourth Rolling Plan (RP4), the Economic ment (Pensiangan) namely the construc- involvement of Akademi Binaan Malaysia
Planning Unit of the Prime Minister’s De- tion of Sapulut-Pagalungan road and Pa- Sabah branch.
partment had approved the construction galungan-Pensiangan road which is also
of a new Sook PPU with a capacity of 33kV. the longest road construction project in Also present at the event were youth
Sabah and took three years to complete. and Sports Minister and Sook Assembly-
Construction work on the PPU started man Datuk Ellron Alfred Angin, Secre-
this year and is expected to be completed “Besides that, the approval of road tary General of the Ministry of Energy
by next year which will give the Sook paving from the Tiulon youth Scheme to and Natural Resources, Dato Haji Rosli
community a stable electricity supply. Simbuan village as far as 27km is expected Isa, SESB Chief Executive Officer Ir. Ts
to start this year. Mohd yaakob Haji Jaafar, Director of
“I hoped that the Ministry of Energy Sabah West Coast Energy Commission,
Jeffry Nuri and Sook Assistant District
Officer Paul F. Isidore.

UMS pact on local fruits quality

Idris, Jauteh, Suria Abdullah the State agriculture industry to a higher
Zabidi, level.
SANDAKAN: A Letter of intent (LoI) was
Dolly Yeap, signed between Universiti Malaysia “Both parties can also benefit from
Aminah and Sabah (UMS) and the Sabah Durian and such collaborations as research and de-
others during Tropical Fruits (MaSDa) developers to de- velopment ideas can be done together,”
their visit to velop agriculture in the State. Prof Azwan said.
Sabah Police
Contingent The LoI is to also see better collabora- For the first phase of this project, the
headquarters. tions between UMS’ Faculty of Sustain- FPL and MaSDa will focus on agronomy
able Agriculture (FPL) and MasDa as they and avocado harvesting studies.
Rotary pledges collab with public, private sectors work on ways to improve the quality of
fruits and crops. MaSDA is a registered association
made up of fruit farmers from various
The faculty dean, Prof Dr Azwan districts in Sabah.
Aawang, said students would benefit well
from the deal, as they will be exposed to MaSDA farms are worked on commer-
more field works and industrial training cially while the marketing of the fruits go
at MaSDA farms. beyond the state.

“Our faculty aims at building human FDL was represented by Prof Azwan
capitals that can help develop the agri- while MaSDA by its chairperson, Duane
culture industry based on three main Evans during the signing of LoI.
principles – sustainability, awareness and
high technology,” he said, adding that Also present during the event were the
collaborations with industry players are Horticulture and Landscape programme
vital for this purpose as well as to bring chief, Dr Salumiah Mijin; representatives
from Syarikat Baja Harapan Steve Lee FPL
administration chief, Dr Roslan Gimba.

Jeremy S Zabala individuals as well as other organisations not only facilitates compliance with law Ministry expects cases of
or agencies especially during the pan- enforcement officers’ requests but also en-
KOTA KINABALU: The Rotary Club will stay demic. sures the centrality of human rights in HFMD to decrease in weeks
resilient in its commitment to carry out shaping the pandemic response,” she told
volunteering works – not only towards the “Since the Covid-19 pandemic, law en- Daily Express. She said this after presenting ALOR SETAR: The Ministry of Health the sharp increase in HFMD cases this
public but also all organisations, especially forcement has played a crucial role in sup- a plaque and RM20,000 mock cheque to (MOH) expects cases of hand, foot and year compared to pre-pandemic 2019.
government agencies. porting efforts to control the disease and the police at Kepayan Police Headquarters. mouth disease (HFMD) to decline in
promote safer communities, as well as the next two to three weeks. He added that during the pandemic
Its District Governor Dolly yeap said it combating threats from criminals taking Also present were Sabah Police Com- period for the past two years, children
has always been the club’s philosophy in advantage of the circumstances. missioner Datuk Idris Abdullah, Deputy Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin spent less time outdoors and thus were
teamwork as it is the best step in creating a Police Commissioner Datuk Jauteh Diku, said the spread of the disease is usually not exposed to the HFMD virus, result-
workforce and community to thrive as well “It is essential for law enforcement and State Police Management Department seasonal and as the level of children’s ing in low immunity.
as maintaining ethical work practices. communities to work together to effec- Head SAC Zabidi Mohd Zain and State Po- immunity increases,  the number of
tively address the Covid-19 threat. lice Special Branch Head Datuk Salleh cases will go down. “Hence, due to the lack of exposure
As part of this philosophy, she said it is yahya. to this virus, immunity level goes
vital for the club to acknowledge the ef- “Respecting and protecting individuals’ “HFMD is usually seasonal, it will down. The child has never encountered
forts that have been contributed by other rights and encouraging local cooperation, start and become a wave and in less this virus. This is the classical theory of
than a month, it will go down signifi- natural immunity. When not exposed
UN hosts New Foreign Ministry Sec-Gen cantly on its own. to this virus, immunity will be low.

World PUTRAJAyA: Datuk Amran Mohamed Zin knowledge, and credibility, he is able to re- “When many children are exposed “That’s probably why the number of
has been appointed as the new Secretary- alise the ministry’s mission in formulating to this virus, their immunity level will cases is quite high now because the
Oceans Day General of the Foreign Ministry effective and implementing foreign policy as well increase and the number of cases will Coxsackie HFMD virus is invading our
Thursday (June 9), said Chief Secretary to as advancing and protecting Malaysia’s in- then decrease, while intervention in children who only have naive virus
KUALA LUMPUR: The United Nations on the Government Tan Sri Mohd Zuki Ali. terests through dynamic and proactive terms of personal hygiene, disinfection (with no previous encounter to build
June 8, hosted its annual World Oceans diplomacy,” he said. of nurseries, childcare centres, and so immunity), so that’s why there will be
Day celebration with the 2022 theme Re- Prior to the new appointment, Amran on also helps,” he said at a press confer- a lot of cases at this point,” he said.
vitalisation: Collective Action for the was the Deputy Secretary-General (Bilat- Amran, who has been in the civil service ence here Thursday.
Ocean.  eral Relations) of the ministry. He is re- for more than 27 years, had served as He explained that most cases of
placing Tan Sri Muhammad Shahrul Ikram Malaysia’s Permanent Representative to Earlier, he attended the presenta- HFMD in the country are not serious,
According to a statement, it is pro- yaakob whose service contract expired on the United Nations in Geneva, Switzer- tion of medical equipment donated by but parents are advised to immedi-
duced by the Division for Ocean Affairs May 31 (2022). land, and as the Malaysian ambassador to the Japanese government through the ately bring children for treatment if
and the Law of the Sea of the Office of Le- Turkey. Japanese Grant Aid to the MOH. The they have symptoms and stop sending
gal Affairs with the contribution of non- Mohd Zuki, in a statement Thursday, Japanese Ambassador to Malaysia Taka- them to daycare, kindergarten, or
profit organisation Oceanic Global, and said the appointment of Amran, 55, was Mohd Zuki,  on behalf of the govern- hashi Katsuhiko was also present. childcare centres if they are infected. –
made possible by La Mer. based on his qualifications and extensive ment, also expressed his highest appreci- Bernama
experience in the field of international re- ation and thanks to Muhammad Shahrul Khairy said MOH had a theory for
United Nations World Oceans Day lations, and foreign affairs throughout his Ikram for his contribution and service to
2022 (UNWOD) featured keynote career. the public service and the country during
speeches, panels, presentations, and per- his tenure. – Bernama
formances kicked off by the Secretary- “I believe that with his experience,
General and the President of the General
Assembly. Cruel cycle: Why former addicts return to old habits

The day’s programming also included KUALA LUMPUR:   Case 1: A successful cited by the Director of University Malaya they have to be ‘on call’ or that they have to ina and energy at the workplace as well as
leading voices such as sustainability ad- healthcare worker, active in sports at the Centre for Addiction Science Studies (UM- work overtime besides being driven  to- long distance drivers who have to make fre-
vocate Amber Valletta, International department level and  well-liked by his col- CAS), Associate Professor Dr Rusdi Abd wards work performance. quent trips, tend to take methamphetamine
Monetary Fund economist Ralph Chami, leagues. After a life derailed by drugs, he Rashid during an interview with Bernama especially pil kuda.
World Champion sailor Lisa Blair, deep lost his job and got separated from his recently when he was asked on his thoughts Shedding some light on the issue, Dr
sea explorer Sheena Talma, and Miche- wife. Drugs have taken their toll, and a re- on drug abuse among workers in the coun- Rusdi said, those who take stimulants are The situation is different for workers or
lin-star chef Shinobu Namae, to name a sult of years of drug abuse, he fell into de- try. usually energetic, loquacious, hyper active healthcare workers as this group has the
few. pression. and can stay up all night for days. tendency to use opiate, a substance derived
Dr Rusdi said some drug addicts were from opium as it is easily accessible from
While United Nations World Oceans Case 2: A successful entrepreneur who disowned by their family as they kept re- “At the same time, the pressures of life the stock (controlled drugs)  at health facil-
Day has been fully virtual since 2020, runs a car spray painting workshop with a turning to the rehabilitation centre after a due to financial and marital problems can ities.
this year’s celebration brought together good number of workers and a happy fam- relapse and having faced difficulties in get- lead to drug abuse, risks of depression and
UN delegates and thought leaders ily. His obsession with drugs left a trail of de- ting a job due to their status as former drug suicide. “Generally, stimulants are often used at
worldwide for an in-person gathering at struction in its wake – his wife and children addicts and convicts. the workplace. Opiates such as morphine,
UN Headquarters in New york. left him due to his addiction to “pil kuda” “Some take drugs to shed unwanted pethidine and tramadol are commonly
and his workshop was eventually closed “In the end, they return to addiction as pounds, especially career women, such asy used in the health sector, while benzodi-
The UNWOD 2022 theme of “Revitalisa- down as he could no longer manage his they could no longer cope with the failures young executives who want to look attrac- azepine which is used as depressant, is pre-
tion: Collective Action for the Ocean”en- business. in life; some experienced homelessness, and tive and stay active. scribed to treat conditions such as insomnia
courages collaboration towards a new felt powerless to escape their misery,” he or difficulty falling asleep at night.
balance with the ocean that no longer de- Case 3: A public transport driver had his added. Dr Rusdi, who is also a psychiatrist at
pletes its bounty, but instead restores its driving licence withdrawn after he was fre- University Malaya Specialist Centre (UMSC) “Alcohol abuse is often associated with
vibrancy and brings it new life. quently involved in accidents in which he Stress or pressure from heavy workload said, the profession and sector a person is the entertainment sector at nightclubs par-
had been under the influence of drugs and brought some workers to take drugs espe- involved in, are likely to influence the indi- ticularly among their workers and visitors,”
The day’s programming called atten- tested positive for drugs. cially stimulants such as methamphetamine vidual to take drugs. he said, adding that students are no excep-
tion to the communities, ideas, and solu- (including pil kuda), ecstasy and ketum. tion and some resort to taking metham-
tions that are working to revitalise the These three cases are among the exam- Workers in the plantation, health, enter- phetamine to stay awake all night to study
ocean and our blue planet as a whole. – ples of workers who indulged in drug abuse Some workers take drugs on the excuse tainment and transportation sectors are before their examinations.”
Bernama that they need to stay energised at work as more exposed to drug abuse, he said. In ad-
dition, hard labourers who need the stam-

dailyexpress YOUR LOCAL VOICE I FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2022 Local 7

Dr Joachim (eighth right) and Foo (ninth right) Gao roots for hometown
in a group photo with all the honorary advisors.
WHEN Laura Gao immigrated
Many businessmen to Texas from Wuhan as a
succeeded after child, the Chinese city could
coming to Sabah hardly be considered a household
name. That of course changed with the
Jonathan Nicholas Sabah economy and creating jobs and onset of Covid-19. milial bonds and expectations and, in A: Drawing has always been a form
business opportunities for Sabahans. my family’s case, conflicts with my life- of expression and cathartic release for
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah has great invest- Looking to combat the growing re- long relationship with artistic pur- me, especially growing up in a tumul-
ment opportunities just waiting to be fully “I am certain that many business rela- sentment stemming from the spread suits. So, to write about one is to in- tuous environment where expressing
discovered, said Deputy Chief Minister tionships, collaborations and joint ven- of the virus, Gao took to Twitter in clude the nuances of all these intersec- emotions was discouraged.
cum Industrial Development Minister tures can be founded from the business March 2020 to publish a short comic tions.
Datuk Dr. Joachim Gunsalam. networking opportunities created tonight titled “The Wuhan I Know”, in which After I graduated from Pennsylva-
by the SMEs from Peninsular Malaysia she introduced foundational facts Q: What is your favourite scene in nia in 2018 with a degree in business
“I have known many successful busi- meeting the SMEs from Sabah, including about the city. The comic went viral in the memoir and why? analytics, I worked in tech as a product
nessmen, who have come from Peninsular some who come from far away from Tawau, the Twittersphere and inspired Gao’s manager. Every night after work, I’d be
Malaysia as early as in the 1970s. Some Sandakan, Lahad Datu, Keningau, Ranau debut graphic novel (the creator and A: The scene at the Chinese Stu- mentally exhausted and unable to
came as employees and started small busi- and other parts of Sabah,” said Dr. Joachim. her work, right). The writer-artist dis- dents’ Association cultural show in conjure up much creative energy.
nesses when they first arrived. cusses the main themes in her first Pennsylvania was the most difficult yet However, I’d push myself to doodle a
Foo, in his speech meanwhile hoped that published work and her love for draw- most rewarding scene to retell (inset). short 10-minute comic of a memorable
“Over the years they have made it as many businesses would be created by ISB. ing, below. After the Lunar New year party in moment from that day. Soon enough,
successful entrepreneurs and stayed on to “Please do keep ISB posted throughout your which I felt alienated for not being I had a comics’ diary that I could not
make Sabah their home. investment process as ISB is a one-stop cen- Q: What inspired your graphic “Asian enough” while also coming to only decompress into. I took pride in
tre that can help facilitate and smoothen novel? grips with some ugly biases of my own. how far I had come when I reread it.
“This is proof of Sabah’s potential as an your investment process in Sabah.
investment and business destination,” he A: Messy Roots is both a love letter The scene doesn’t end with me mag- Q: What’s next for you?
said at a Business Networking Dinner or- “We have deliberately mixed the seat- to my hometown and to all the wan- ically curing my insecurities. Instead, I A: I’m working on my second yA
ganised by the Small and Medium Enter- ing of delegates with our SME Sabah Advi- dering young Lauras out there who are finally set myself free from external ex- graphic novel with Harper Collins. you
prise Association of Sabah (SME Sabah) at sors and Councillors and Presidents of looking for a safe place to call “home”. pectations and took the first step to can get sneak peeks of my process on
Port View Palace Hall Likas. Trade Associations to allow more interac- Everyone’s search is different and com- living authentically as myself. my social media accounts.
tion and dialogue for the delegates to plex. And that’s okay. By letting your I’m also excited to travel around the
The event was attended by 250 SMEs learn more about the business conditions voice shine above the doubts, you’ll re- Q: Your art seems to have been an world again and hope China opens up
from over 20 trade associations in Sabah to and opportunities in Sabah from the per- alise the right people and places will important part of your life long be- soon so I can see Wuhan once again. –
seek business matching opportunities with spectives of SMEs in Sabah. naturally gravitate towards you, no fore the web comic. What motivates By Braden Kelner
60 delegates from Peninsular Malaysia. matter how messy your roots are. you to create comics?
Joachim, said the event augurs well with the “Tonight is indeed a milestone event for
Hala Tuju Sabah Maju Jaya (SMJ), adding SME Sabah. Domestic Direct Investments Wuhan is also a beautiful place with
Sabah is often referred to as an unpolished not only come from SME Klang, but also such rich history and culture, mouth-
gem and waiting to be discovered. from SME Malaysia, SME Johor Selatan, watering food and friendly people.
SME Malacca, SME Perak and GM Klang. Each time I visit my hometown, I fall in
“Here beautiful scenic tourism spots love with something new: waking up
have already reached worldwide attention “To further strengthen the networking to smells of reganmian from the street
and Sabah is a very popular tourist desti- of SME Sabah, we are now fortunate to stalls, seeing the beautiful Wuhan sky-
nation for China and Korean tourists. have five newly appointed Hon. Advisors line reflected on the yangtze River at
from Kuala Lumpur,” he said. night, feeling the cool countryside
“But the potential downstream oppor- breeze on my face as I sneak out with
tunities utilising Sabah’s abundance of They are Tan Sri Michael yeoh – Presi- my cousins. I hope people will visit
natural resources such as timber, oil and dent of Kingsley Strategic Institute Asia Pa- and love it for themselves soon.
gas, seafood and agricultural produce cific, Datuk Michael Kang Hua Keong – im-
have yet to be known widely. mediate past president of SME Malaysia, Q: Why was it important for you
Dr. Low Pooi Choon – Deputy Chairman of to explore your family roots in your
“Make your assessments and decisions Malaysia Shipping Association, Dato’ Jessie work?
quickly so as to be able to get the best deal Tang – Chairperson of Nation Building In-
with the best pricing and resources for stitute, Malaysia, Dato’ Lim Seng Kok – MD At first, I was elated but hesitant.
your production and the best local part- of GM Klang Wholesale Mall. Was a simple, 10-panel comic enough
ners for your joint ventures. to accomplish such a feat? I wanted to
Also present were Sabah Economic Ad- tell the mother that I couldn’t even use
“ISB is a one stop centre to facilitate in- visory Council (SEAC) Chairman and chopsticks properly.
vestments in Sabah from inception to op- Council member, Tan Sri David Chu and
erations. Even post operations if there is Datuk John Lo Thau Fah; POIC Chairman However, as I started writing a re-
any need for further assistance, investors Datuk Seri yong Teck Lee; Political Secre- sponse to these girls, I realised that I
can still reach out to ISB,” he said. tary to the Chief Minister, Datuk Dr. couldn’t talk about my hometown and
Roland Chia; Permanent Secretary of MID anti-Asian racism without dealing
Congratulating SME Sabah Founder and Thomas Logijin, his Deputy Benedick with some personal wounds from my
President Prof Foo Ngee Kee, who was also Bisoni; and the Presidents of all SME past.
present, and his association for the success branches.
in organising the event, Dr. Joachim said My story stems from my parents’
SME Sabah would have helped the Sabah immigration story and my grandpar-
Government in its efforts to develop the ents’ story of survival in Wuhan. Asian
culture is deeply intertwined with fa-

Do ‘gotong-royong’, youths told Why writers have
heft over artists
Ahmad Apong Dakwah Body at Kg Pelakat, here, recently. in comic industry
He added that such activities are also
SIPITANG: There is a need for youths here MAKE no mistake, whereas comics is story both a writer and artist, is doing his best movie-and-TV people—cannot identify
to ensure the continuity of traditional important to instill a sense of unity and co- plus art, in 2022, “story” primarily means to stem the tide. He’s taught his ‘Para- what writing is in comics. They perceive
practices that have been passed down for operation within the community. the writer’s story. digm’ courses live and in-person to Mar- the writer’s job as writing, and the artist’s
generations, said United Sabah Islamic As- vel and DC editors. He sees willing faces job as illustrators. But comic book artists
sociation (Usia) Sipitang Division Chief Commenting on the kelupis-making “The way this industry works, typically in his crowds, but just not enough who are—or at least should be—graphic design-
Datuk Sapawi Ahmad. activity, Sapawi said it was carried it out in the writer has that bigger role in shaping can accept what he’s dealing out. ers in the service of narrative, pictures of
a ‘gotong-royong’ manner, where the men the storyline and direction of the book,” narrative value, which means ‘story value.’
He said this includes practising the ‘go- will prepare the glutinous rice, while the says veteran comic writer-artist Dan Jur- “The editorial staffs at the majors are The way an artist sets up a picture is the
tong-royong’ spirit during gatherings women will roll the glutinous rice in a type gens (right). staffed almost entirely by writers, who writing of the book. The writer provides a
such as ‘merewang’ – a community activity of leaf called ‘daun ngirik’. have little or no narrative sensibility, who template. And certainly in this delusional
in the village that involves everyone’s par- “That’s not to take anything away from know little of what a narrative picture Marvel-style thing where a writer says,
ticipation to enliven it. Sapawi said residents usually carry out the artist; and clearly I’ve worn both hats, means in the context of a page or a ‘Give me a fight for five pages,’ who’s the
the activity during wedding celebrations sometimes at the same time. But mostly panel,” Chaykin says. writer on that? And since comic book fight
“Today we held a gotong-royong activ- as well as ‘kenduri’ gatherings. it’s the writer in that role.” scenes are external reflections of inner
ity along with a kelupis (glutinous rice A main symptom of that disease is trauma, they are the equivalent of dance
roll)-making event (mengelupis) to keep He hoped that more youths will partic- The main reason is man-hours re- that, by and large and rightly or wrongly, numbers or aria in ballet, opera, and mu-
it alive, so that youths will not forget this ipate in it as an effort to keep the practice quired. It’s often said it takes a writer 12 comics today is frequently seen as a writ- sical theater, and choreography is story-
tradition which we have been practising alive for generations to come. seconds to type “A thousand soldiers ers’ medium, with the artist subservient telling. you see my point.
for a long time,” come rushing over the hill” and it takes to the writer’s vision. Chaykin believes
Also present were Sipitang Dakwah an artist 12 hours—likely more!—to draw this to be the case (and let’s give him “But for the most part, these people
He said this during the Bausah-Usah Body Chairman cum District Officer it. And in today’s world of pixel-perfect some room to roam): can identify the skill sets of artists at most
Ceremony (merewang) jointly organised Awang Ku Raimie Pg Abd Rahman and reproduction and fan demands for en- in a shamanistic sense. It’s transubstanti-
by Usia, RTM Sabah FM and the Sipitang Sipitang Parliament Chief Liaison Officer hanced realism, artists cannot keep up “I do,” he says. “For a number of rea- ation. But they know what a writer can do.
Ramli Ag Said. with a writer’s pace. sons. One, the artists have allowed the sit- They have a keyboard, they have a moni-
uation to evolve in this way. They have al- tor, they know what that work is. But they
Study site visit to Sabah Muzium. “In a two-year run on a book, a writer lowed the writer to become the alpha. cannot begin to imagine what it is that
is going to be there every single issue,” Ju- Two, the reading of the general public the artist is doing to the writing to make
Moulding youngsters via EVO camp rgens says. “In this day and age, artisti- and comic hobbyists—which is where the writing actually writing on the comic
cally, that is incredibly rare.” most comic writers come from—is dimin- book page.
KOTA KINABALU: A total of 75 young par- tion courses were given to 50 participants ished. My cohort came in with a broad,
ticipants from Kota Marudu, Kota Belud, who wished to join the party voluntarily. That’s reality, one way or the other. But liberal arts education, which included the “Fourth and most significantly, the
Tuaran, Kota Kinabalu, Penampang, Papar, These new young members will come un- there’s also a choice companies such as classics whether you liked it or not. We major comic book companies have in-
Membakut, Sipitang, Tambunan, der new branches to be created directly Marvel and DC have made, which is to read the Western canon. We widely read vested a tremendous amount of time and
Keningau and Sook completed a study under the Headquarters. The Party hopes eliminate art directors, and at the same fiction, we saw every movie. We had no effort in diminishing the significance of
cum training programme conducted by that the EVO Camp mission by the youth time, editors are skewing more and more relativist idea. The new generation—and the artist in the name of the writer be-
Sabah Progressive Party (SAPP) youth and will help increase membership of young toward words rather than pictures. It’s by that I mean anyone between the ages cause artists are perceived as rebellious,
coordinated by CLCs (Constituency Liai- members of the party. creating a brain drain. The pictures may of 20 and 60—has been reading yA fiction freebooters.
son Committee) and Mudanita. be prettier and more spot-on real than for entertainment, and they are satisfied
EVO Camp, which is also called KEM ever, but are they telling the story? by this. What I mean by that is what “And no one on the business end of the
EVO Camp programme which targeted EVO was renamed in 2015 after earlier they’re demanding of writing is serviced comic business ever wants to see any-
young people from 18 to 25, aims to edu- camps like Kem Belia and Kem Bestari. Kem “I think maybe 20 percent of artists in by purple and melodrama.” thing like Image and what these artists
cate them on the background history of Belia, the earliest was started in 1998. All comics today really get storytelling,” says did in the early ‘90s again. Writers are not
Sabah coupled with lectures and site visits, successful EVO Camp participants will be Mark Waid (far right), a long time writer “Three, since comics have evolved more perceived as being the type to do some-
on the local cultures, political issues and members of the EVO Camp Club and given and editor, currently also the publisher at into an ancillary product of IP, the powers thing like that. – By Jim McLauchlin
understanding as well as critical thinking club member cards. Meanwhile, EVO Camp Humanoids. Waid is sympathetic to the that be—the management class, the
and debate training. programme for the East Coast is still open plight, both from the artist’s and the edi-
until June 17 for registration in Sandakan. tor’s point of view.
During the course programme, induc-
“There’s really not any time from an
editorial standpoint with the grind, to
teach artists storytelling,” he says. “They
don’t have time to teach a guy how to tell
a story like Alex Toth, Chris Samnee, or
Howard Chaykin. I think we’re past the
point of being able to teach people that.
The best they can hope for is that the arm
looks right.”

Howard Chaykin, a now 50-year vet as

8 Philippines and Indonesia YOUR LOCAL VOICE I FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2022 dailyexpress

Widodo extends invitation to Pope US courtesy call on Locsin, Marcos

JAKARTA: Religious Af- THE United States’ Deputy Secretary of respect for human rights and rule of law his run as the country’s top diplomat
State Wendy Sherman paid a courtesy in the Philippines.” during President Rodrigo Duterte’s ad-
fairs Minister yaqut call on president-elect Ferdinand Marcos ministration.
Jr. and Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro “The President-elect and Deputy Sec-
Cholil Qoumas met Locsin Jr. on Thursday. retary agreed on the importance of part- “Deputy Secretary Sherman conveyed
nering together to strengthen our gratitude for Secretary Locsin’s commit-
with Pope Francis in the According to US State Department economies, including the importance of ment and contributions to the alliance
spokesman Ned Price, Sherman and Mar- public-private partnerships, clean energy and the rules-based international order,”
Vatican, on Wednesday, cos Jr. highlighted the importance of the and our digital economy,” he said. Price said.
bilateral alliance in the context of ensur-
to deliver President ing security and prosperity within the re- Sherman and Marcos Jr. also tackled Sherman discussed with Locsin the
gion and the world. possible opportunities for both countries importance of maintaining a free and
Joko Widodo’s enhance bilateral relations. open Indo-Pacific as well as the effects of
Price added that the discussion also the Russian invasion on Ukraine. –
(Jokowi’s) invitation to emphasized “the importance of fostering In a separate statement, Price said PhilStar
Sherman also congratulated Locsin for
him to visit Indonesia

(pic).

“I would like to ex-

tend the invitation from

President Joko Widodo

for your Holiness to

come to visit Indone- ents, including hundreds of local religious Marcos to pursue critical
people. We would like to invite your Holi-
sia,” Minister Qoumas noted in a written ness to witness this diversity in Indonesia,”
Qoumas remarked.
statement on Thursday.
Moreover, the minister conveyed greet-
The minister said Pope Francis, in fact, ings from the Indonesian Catholic com-
munity and archbishops and also bishops,
planned to visit Indonesia but cancelled who were keen to see Pope Francis in per-
son. They were praying for Pope Francis to
the plan due to the Covid-19 pandemic. always be in good health and hoping to engagement with China
see the Pope in Indonesia.
Currently, in the midst of the Covid-19 sit-
“We pray and wish your Holiness to al-
uation that is under control in various ways (be) in good health and (wish for
your) prosperity. We believe in and value
parts of the world, including in Indonesia, our solidarity, as your Holiness believes in
creating and maintaining peace in In-
Qoumas has extended an invitation to the donesia,” the minister concluded.

Pope to reschedule his visit to Indonesia. During his visit, Minister Qoumas was MANILA: Incoming National Security Ad-
accompanied by his elder brother who is viser (NSA) Clarita Carlos on Thursday said
Qoumas explained that the Ministry of Chairperson of the country’s largest Mus- the Marcos administration will pursue a
lim organisation, Nahdlatul Ulama “critical engagement” with China amid the
Religious Affairs had declared 2022 as the (PBNU), yahya Cholil Staquf. – Antara dispute in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).
News
year of Tolerance. Carlos said she and President-elect Fer-
dinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. discussed
This declaration is a manifestation of the country’s relationship with China dur-
ing a meeting on Wednesday.
the government’s strong commitment to
“you mentioned the magic word ‘criti-
always maintaining tolerance both in reli- cal,’ that is among the topics that I dis-
cussed with President Marcos yesterday,”
gion and politics. she said.

Pope Francis’ visit to Indonesia is be- “yes, critical engagement with China
would be the way to go and President Mar-
lieved to strengthen the message of toler- cos already noted it will still be enhanced
on all levels,” she added.
ance and peace among religious adher-
Carlos’ nomination to be the next NSA
ents, especially in the country. was announced on Wednesday. She will re-
place Hermogenes Esperon Jr., a former
“Indonesia is able to maintain toler- military chief of staff.

ance and peace among religious adher- A former University of the Philippines
professor, Carlos said she accepted the of-
Whatsapp Center for 2022 Hajj pilgrims fer to be Marcos’ NSA because defense, se-
curity, and foreign policy are her areas of
JAKARTA: Religious Affairs Ministry has ing the WA Center has been dissemi- research and expertise. Carlos’ (left) nomination to be the next NSA was announced on Wednesday.
launched a WhatsApp (WA) Center as a nated in every hotel and bus used by In- She will replace Hermogenes, a former military chief of staff.
communication channel for Indonesian donesian pilgrims with banners and Marcos had earlier lauded Carlos for
Hajj pilgrims and the public regarding stickers. her knowledge in foreign policy and inter- ences,” he said during the turnover of var- Convention on the Law of the Sea, ratified
the 1443 Hijri/2022 Hajj pilgrimage. national politics. ious broadcast equipment donated by by China although not by the United
“We hope that the information will be China to the Presidential Communications States.
“To make it easier for the pilgrims and noticed by the pilgrims and they can use On Tuesday, China’s Ambassador to the Operations Office (PCOO).
the public to update (on Hajj) informa- the service,” he said. Philippines Huang Xilian said differences China has each year declared a fishing
tion, we have set up a WA Center at +966 with the Philippines regarding claims in “We need to manage our differences ban in the summer, pointing to the need
503500017,” the Special Staff of the Reli- In addition, the ministry has also es- the West Philippine Sea can be managed with bilateral consultation and friendly to develop sustainable marine life due to
gious Affairs Minister for Media and Pub- tablished a crisis management center for with “bilateral consultation and friendly communication,” he added. overfishing in the major population hub.
lic Communication, Wibowo Prasetyo, the 2022 Hajj pilgrimage. communication.”
said during a press conference on carry- Last week, the United States backed the But its actions have been caught up in
ing out the 2022 Hajj pilgrimage . One of the duties of the crisis manage- “We are two neighbours who have Philippines in criticising a unilateral sea- disputes over sovereignty, with Beijing in-
ment center is to monitor and respond to some differences, but what is crucial is the sonal ban on fishing declared by Beijing in sisting it has jurisdiction over a vast part
He said the WA Center will become a any information submitted by pilgrims way and manner we handle the differ- the dispute-rife South China Sea. of the South China Sea—a longstanding
communication medium for the pilgrims or the public, thus it can be followed up source of friction with the Philippines,
when they need any service from the of- properly. The State Department pointed to a 2016 Vietnam and other Southeast Asian na-
ficers. ruling by a court in The Hague that re- tions. - GMA News
“The pilgrim’s Information will be jected Beijing’s claims, as well as the UN
“We will be on standby for 24 hours passed on to the officers in charge for im-
during the Hajj pilgrimage period,” he mediate follow-up. The problem-solving
remarked. process will also be monitored to ensure
that the pilgrims are well served,” the of-
He has noted that information regard- ficial stated. – Antara News

Minister reviews three new ports Navy more involved in int’l security drills

JAKARTA: Trans- “The Transportation Ministry is com- PHILIPPINE NAVy (PN) chief, Vice ticipating nations are set to join the 28th it- 1 peso fare
portation Minister mitted to supporting the growth of new Admiral Adeluis Bordado, said eration of RIMPAC which was first con-
Budi Karya Sumadi economic centers by providing various the country’s participation in this ducted in 1971. hike for
conducted a working transportation facilities and infrastruc- year’s iteration of the Rim of the
visit to Wakatobi Dis- ture to improve the connectivity between Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise high- “The Philippine Navy is [now] more ca- jeepneys
trict, Southeast Su- the regions in Wakatobi District and its lights their intention to be more pable. We are also more adaptive and at-
lawesi Province, to surroundings,” he added. involved in international defense tuned to the changing geopolitical land- THE fare on jeepneys now stands at a min-
review three ferry exercises (pic). scape. And more importantly, we are now imum of P10 starting Thursday after the
ports and one roll- Currently, water transport throughout also steadily seeking to engage more like- Land Transportation Franchising and Reg-
on/roll-off (ro-ro) Southeast Sulawesi Province is served by “It also resonates with the ori- minded partners to contribute to a stable ulatory Board approved the provisional P1
ship on Wednesday seven ships with 11 pioneer routes—nine entation of the PN’s intention to and peaceful maritime space in the Indo- peso fare hike petitioned by groups repre-
(pic). routes within the province and two routes raise the level of its involvement Pacific region,” Bordado said. senting jeepney drivers the night before
between provinces. in international defense and se- (pic).
The ports he vis- curity engagements,” Bordado Navy spokesperson, Commander Benjo
ited are Kaledupa Meanwhile, after the inauguration of said in his speech during the send-off cere- Negranza, earlier said NTG 80.5 will help This comes after oil companies imple-
Port, Tomia Port and Binongko Port, while the ports and ship, sea transport in Waka- monies for the missile frigate BRP Antonio develop, maintain, and enhance the Navy’s mented another round of big-time in-
the ship is Crossing Motor Vessel (KMP) tobi District will be served by two ships, Luna (FF-151) and its contingent. pursuit of maritime collaboration with its creases in the pump prices of petroleum
Sultan Murhum II. the KMP Bahtera Mas II and KMP Sultan counterparts through the exercise. – AFP products this week, with the price of diesel
Murhum II. The ship and its crew along with Naval increasing by more than P6 per liter and
They are scheduled to be inaugurated Task Group NTG (NTG 80.5) left Naval Op- that of gasoline by more than P2 per liter.
by President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) on The minister added that each of the erating Base Subic for Oahu, Hawaii
June 9, 2022. newly built port has a pier with a length Wednesday morning. In Viber messages to reporters, LTFRB
of 82 meter (m). – Antara News executive director Tina Cassion said this
“The funding of the development of “RIMPAC’s theme indicates a positive in- applied to public utility jeepneys, both
these ports was allocated from the State terdependent relationship among nations modern and traditional, in Metro Manila,
Sharia Securities (SBSN) and we had been and the cooperative nature of managing Central Luzon, Calabarzon, and Mi-
completing the construction within two maritime security,” Bordado said. maropa.
years,” the minister stated.
RIMPAC, which is spearheaded by the US “There were several increases in fuel
The establishment of the ports is Navy, is scheduled from June 29 to August prices in recent weeks, further straining
needed to assist in transporting the public 4. It is held biennially to promote regional the viability of public transport operators
in Wakatobi District and its surroundings, stability in the Pacific Region. to continue to ply their routes...the volatil-
he said. Sumadi has also announced that ity of the fuel prices in the world market
his party provided a subsidy of Rp17.9 bil- Around 25,000 personnel from 26 par- due to lower than expected supply has fur-
lion (US$1.2 million) in 2022 for the ferry ther increased the cost of oil,” the LTFRB
service in Wakatobi District, which is op- Barmm builds P1.9m halal feed mill said in its order.
erated by state-run ferry operator PT ASDP
Indonesia Ferry. MAGUINDANAO: The Ministry of Agricul- that we can provide and maintain halal “While the Board recognises the plight
ture, Fisheries, and Agrarian Reform in the compliant products starting from farm to of the Filipino people every time an in-
Women with disabilities face discrimination Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Mus- plate,” Lawan said. crease on price of commodities occur, in-
lim Mindanao (Mafar-Barmm) is con- cluding the cost of public transport, it can-
JAKARTA: The Minister of Women’s Em- sive growth, gender equality, and women’s structing a P1.99-million small-scale halal Guindulungan Municipal Administra- not be insensitive to the clamor and plight
powerment and Child Protection, Bintang cooperation in the international economy. feed mill to strengthen Halal Promotion tor Datu Harabas Midtimbang expressed of PUV operators and drivers who are re-
Puspayoga, has noted that women with Compliance in the region. his gratitude to Mafar for the continued sponsible in ensuring a steady supply of
disabilities are facing higher rates of Puspayoga said that women with dis- program in their area, especially on the ha- public transport services.”
stigmatization and discrimination, com- abilities are often deemed helpless when, The halal feed mill is being constructed lal development program.
pared to women without disabilities. in fact, they actually have the same abili- in Muti village, Guindulungan, Maguin- In an earlier order in March, the LTFRB
ties and potential as other people. danao. It has an area of 150 square meters, “This is a big help for us to have a halal denied the same request for a provisional
“Women with disabilities are facing capable of storing 500 to 600 sacks of feed mill project that will ride in with our increase.
stigmatization and discrimination that are According to Puspayoga, most women feeds. vision—to be an Islamic Center Municipal-
higher, as compared to women without with disabilities work in the informal sec- ity,” Midtimbang said. The board will still convene on the
disabilities,” Puspayoga said at the Women tor or do not have a job. Engineer Saidona Lawan, focal person main case filed praying for a P5 increase.
20 (W20) 4th Plenary Event . for Mafar Halal Development Program, The construction of the halal feed mill
“These women are also concentrated in said the project sought to provide halal is expected to be completed within 108 “We had to address immediately the
The W20 is part of the Indonesian G20 the informal employment sector or have feeds to promote halal compliant poultry calendar days. 6.50 fuel price increase yesterday that’s
Sherpa Track. The engagement group, no work at all,” she said. and fish production. why the board met today to resolve imme-
which was established in 2015, is focused After completion, the facility will be diately the motion for recon for the provi-
on issues of women’s development, inclu- In fact, women who make up half of the “We proposed this project to ensure turned over to Sisiman Agriculture Coop- sional increase,” Cassion said.
population of Indonesia and the world are erative. – SunStar Zamboanga
very valuable, she stressed. - Antara News “It is noteworthy that the PUJ service, to
Duterte: P75bil for coconut industry which mode of public transport the peti-
tioners belong, carries the most number of
Two months before changing pandemic status PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte has signed an conut Farmers and Industry Trust Fund Act ordinary commuters on a daily basis,” the
executive order approving the develop- which was signed into law in February LTFRB also said in its order. – Philstar
JAKARTA: Coordinating Minister for Mar- sentatives (DPR) here on Thursday. ment plan for the coconut industry, which 2021.
itime Affairs and Investment Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan admitted to being highly would pave the way for the release of a P75-
Pandjaitan confirmed that the govern- billion trust fund for coconut farmers The RA 11525 creates a trust fund which
ment will monitor the development of the concerned, as Indonesia’s count of daily from coco levy assets sequestered by the will be “capitalized, managed, invested,
Covid-19 pandemic situation in the subse- Covid-19 cases had reached 500 in the last government. utilized, and accounted for” according to
quent two months before changing the three consecutive days, and the positivity the plans and programs of the CFIDP.
status to endemic. rate had touched one percent, from 0.5-0.8 In his EO 172 signed on June 2, Duterte
percent earlier. said the Coconut Farmers and Industry De- In issuing EO 172, Duterte said there is a
“We all have to stand united in facing velopment Plan (CFIDP) is “hereby ap- need to approve the CFIDP “to increase
this (Covid-19 pandemic) because we can- Despite Indonesia’s positivity rate al- proved.” overall productivity and income of co-
not go on like this for too long,” the min- ready being below the WHO standard of conut farmers, alleviate poverty, and
ister stated at a working meeting with the five percent, the minister still expressed The CFIDP shall be implemented by the achieve the twin objectives of rehabilitat-
Budget Committee of the House of Repre- concerns over its increase in the last three Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) pur- ing and modernizing the coconut industry
days.– Antara News suant to the Republic Act No. 11524 or Co- to attain social equity.” – GMA News

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YOUR LOCAL VOICE I FRIDAY, JUNE 1 0, 2022

10 Severodonetsk largely under Russian control 11 Iran disconnects nuclear site cameras

One dead after Mr 10pc of Lanka’s ruling clan quits
jet crashes into

homes in China COLOMBO: Another member of Sri The Rajapaksa brothers (left to right) Basil, Gotabaya, Mahinda and Chamal. Basil, also a citizen of the United States,
Lanka’s ruling family quit public office on was nominated to parliament for a second
BEIJING: One person has died and two Thursday, denying responsibility for an president in 2019 — that left importers un- foreign debt shortly after Basil left the fi- time in 2021 after his brother Gotabaya
more injured when a fighter jet crashed in economic crisis that has caused severe able to pay for goods. nance ministry and is in talks with the In- scrapped constitutional provisions bar-
central China on Thursday, state media re- hardship in the island nation. ternational Monetary Fund for a bailout. ring dual citizens from becoming legisla-
ported. Queues for petrol at filling stations tors.
Basil Rajapaksa was once nicknamed have stretched for hours and sometimes But Basil insisted that he was not re-
The plane, an Air Force J-7, “had an ac- “Mr. Ten Percent” in a BBC interview, in even days, while many businesses have sponsible for the country’s painful down- On Thursday he said he was motivated
cident during training and fell in the vicin- reference to commissions he allegedly shut because they have run out of diesel turn. to return to parliament to clear his name
ity of an airport... causing damage to pri- skimmed from government contracts. He fuel to power generators during pro- and noted authorities had last week with-
vate homes”, according to state broad- has insisted that he had committed no longed blackouts. “I did not create the crisis, it was al- drawn a long-running corruption investi-
caster CCTV. The pilot parachuted to safety wrongdoing in office. ready there when I took over the finance gation against him.
and has been transferred to hospital along Sri Lanka defaulted on its $51 billion ministry,” he said.
with the other injured, CCTV said. The 71-year-old had until April served The probe centred on claims that he
as finance minister under President had amassed wealth and assets which
The cause of the crash in Xiangyang, a Gotabaya Rajapaksa, his elder brother, could not be explained by income from
city in Hubei province, is being investi- who has stared down months of protests his government salary.
gated, CCTV said. demanding his resignation for economic
mismanagement. Basil’s announcement comes a month
Footage of the crash site posted online after the resignation of his elder brother
by the Xinhua news agency showed flames “I entered parliament to manage the Mahinda Rajapaksa as the island’s prime
sending black smoke billowing into the air economy, but since I am no longer the fi- minister.
from a street in Xiangyang. nance minister, there is no point in re-
maining an MP,” Basil told reporters in Mahinda stepped down on May 9 after
Several buildings appeared to have Colombo. his supporters attacked peaceful protest-
been completely flattened in the accident. ers in the capital Colombo, sparking vio-
During the younger Rajapaksa’s lence that saw at least nine people killed
Two pilots died when a navy plane tenure, Sri Lanka began to suffer acute and arson attacks on dozens of homes be-
crashed in 2019 in the island province of shortages of food, fuel, medicines and longing to government lawmakers.
Hainan. other essential goods that continue to this
day. A replacement for Basil was not imme-
In March this year, a civil aircraft diately named, but sources from his party
crashed in the southern province of The crisis was sparked by dwindling said he could soon be succeeded by
Guangxi, killing 132 people in China’s foreign currency reserves—blamed on un- Dhammika Perera, a casino magnate and
worst air disaster in decades. sustainable tax cuts brought in by the Rajapaksa loyalist. – AFP

The China Eastern flight MU5375 was Australia planned to buy US nuclear subs N Korea’s missile
travelling from the cities of Kunming to
Guangzhou when it inexplicably plum- SyDNEy: Australia The cost of tests cost $650mil
meted from an altitude of 29,000 feet into building even
a mountainside. planned to acquire US SEOUL: North Korea has spent up to $650
a smaller million on missile tests this year—enough
China’s civil aviation authority did not nuclear-powered sub- fleet of money to pay for a Covid-19 vaccination
immediately find any reason for the inci- eight – for the impoverished country’s entire pop-
dent, and have said an investigation is on- marines over their rival ulation, a government-affiliated think
going. – AFP Australia’s tank in Seoul said Thursday.
British vessels, the for- original
Marijuana: Pyongyang has conducted a record-
mer defence minister plan – has breaking 18 weapons tests this year, and
Thailand been continued to launch missiles even after
said Thursday, revealing confirming its first Covid infections in
legalises estimated May, with more than four million cases of
usually secretive deliber- at what authorities term “fever” now re-
growing, ported.
ations on the multi-billion dollar deal. Aus$70bil
consumption (US$50bil). Kim Jong Un’s regime spent an esti-
Peter Dutton (pic) said he had planned mated $400 million to $650 million on de-
BANGKOK: Thailand legalised the grow- Australia’s diesel-electric vessels, with no veloping and testing the 33 missiles it fired
ing of marijuana and its consumption to buy two Virginia-class submarines from need to surface to recharge batteries. this year, according to a report by the Ko-
in food and drinks on Thursday (Jun 9), rea Institute for Defense Analyses.
the first Asian country to do so, with the the United States by 2030 and build an- To avoid a gap in replacing Australia’s
aim of boosting its agriculture and ageing fleet of six Collins-class sub- The money would “have made it possi-
tourism sectors, but smoking pot is still other eight to bring the total fleet strength marines, Dutton said he had planned to ble to make up for this year’s food short-
against the law (pic). directly buy two of the US submarines age, or provide a single dose of Covid-19
to 10. “this decade”. vaccination for all North Koreans”, said the
Shoppers queued up at outlets sell- report.
ing cannabis-infused drinks, sweets and The project is the centrepiece of Aus- The purchase would avoid having to
other items as advocates of the plant wait until 2038 for the first US-designed North Korea struggles with chronic
welcomed the reform in a country that tralian efforts to toughen its defences in marine options as part of the AUKUS deal. submarines to be built in Australia, as the food shortages, which have been exacer-
has long had a reputation for strict anti- The cost of building even a smaller fleet government had promised, he said. bated by a years-long self-imposed coron-
drug laws. the face of a more belligerent China under avirus blockade, coupled with biting inter-
of eight—Australia’s original plan—has Under the plan, another eight of the US national sanctions over its weapons pro-
“After Covid, the economy going President Xi Jinping. been estimated at Aus$70 billion (US$50 submarines would be built in South Aus- grammes.
down the drain, we really do need this,” billion) at an “absolute minimum” and be- tralia, however, bringing the total fleet
said Chokwan Kitty Chopaka, who The choice of contractor—Britain or the fore accounting for inflation, by the Aus- strength to 10, Dutton said. Despite state media reports claiming
owns a store selling cannabis gum tralian Strategic Policy Institute think- Covid is under control, the World Health
sweets. US—will have a significant economic im- tank. To “honour and respect” the losing Organization warned last week they “as-
British side, Dutton said he would have or- sume that situation is getting worse not
Thailand, which has a tradition of us- pact and would closely immesh the Aus- “Clearly these were confidential discus- dered more Hunter-class frigates or other better”.
ing cannabis to relieve pain and fatigue, sions that he had with the Americans defence material from Britain.
legalised medicinal marijuana in 2018. tralian navy with that of the winning na- which he was not prepared to disclose Experts have said the outbreak could
while he was in office, and yet he did so af- Dutton said he feared the new govern- trigger a major health crisis in the country,
The government, banking on the tion. terwards,” said Sam Roggeveen, director of ment was “on the cusp of making a very which has one of the world’s worst health-
plant as a cash crop, plans to give away the Lowy Institute’s international security dangerous decision” such as building a care systems. – AFP
a million plants to encourage farmers to Dutton, who leads the opposition after programme. “It’s very unusual.” new class of diesel-electric submarines.
take up its cultivation. Lam delivers
his conservative coalition lost May elec- The US submarines were capable of Australia’s defence ministry has been
But authorities aim to head off an ex- launching missiles vertically and were asked to comment. – AFP defiant HK
plosion of recreational use by limiting tions, said it became “obvious” to him as based on a “mature design”, Dutton wrote.
the strength of the cannabis products swansong speech
that are legal. defence minister that the US submarines The British Astute-class option, how-
ever, involved a new design with “in- HONG KONG: Hong
The possession and sale of cannabis were a better choice. evitable” cost blowouts and design faults, Kong’s leader delivered
extracts containing more than 0.2 per he said. a defiant final speech to
cent of its psychoactive ingredient, Dutton’s disclosure in an article for The the legislature Thurs-
tetrahydrocannabinol, is not allowed, Dutton said nuclear-powered sub- day, saying she was “not
which will rule out smokers of the drug Australian appeared to be aimed at push- marines are needed to compete with ashamed” of her record
known as “pot”, “weed” and a host of China because they are stealthier than despite being set to end
other names, from getting “high”. ing the new government into following his her tumultuous term
with her approval ratings at an all-time
Those who break the law can still face plan. low.
jail and fines.
Australia’s former government had Carrie Lam’s (pic) five-year tenure as
Cannabis growers have to register on chief executive coincided with massive
a government app called PlookGanja, or agreed to acquire either US or British nu- and often violent pro-democracy protests,
grow ganja, another nickname for the Beijing’s imposition of a draconian na-
spikey-leafed plant. Nearly 100,000 clear-powered but conventionally armed tional security law and a coronavirus out-
people have signed up to the app, said break that left more than 9,000 dead.
health ministry official Paisan submarines as part of a three-way defence
Dankhum. – AFP She is on track to depart at the end of
alliance sealed last September, known as June with the lowest approval ratings of
any Hong Kong leader since the city’s han-
AUKUS. dover from British to Chinese rule in 1997.

Australia is still conducting an 18- At her last appearance in Hong Kong’s
legislature, an emotional Lam told law-
month study of its nuclear-powered sub- makers: “I can boldly say I have delivered a
report card I am not ashamed of, and have
Taiwan welcomes fourth put a full stop to my 42 years in public serv-
ice.”
arms sale under Biden
Lam said her term had marked the
TAIPEI: Taiwan on Thursday welcomed US lies”. sovereignty and security interests,” “most difficult” period in Hong Kong’s
approval of a $120 million sale of naval “The proposed sale will contribute to spokesman Zhao Lijian told reporters at a post-handover history.
equipment that the two allies said would routine briefing.
bolster the island’s “combat readiness” the sustainment of the recipient’s surface At the height of the pro-democracy
and ability to work with American forces vessel fleet, enhancing its ability to meet Taiwan recorded 969 incursions by Chi- protests in 2019, according to a leaked
(pic). current and future threats,” the Pentagon’s nese warplanes into its air defence zone in recording, Lam said in a closed-door meet-
Defense Security Cooperation Agency said 2021, according to a database compiled by ing that she had caused “unforgivable”
Self-ruled, democratic Taiwan lives un- in a statement. AFP—more than double the roughly 380 in havoc and would quit if given a choice.
der constant threat of invasion by author- 2020.
itarian China, which views the island as It would be the fourth arms sale to Tai- But on Thursday she said she had never
part of its territory to be retaken one day – wan under Biden, and the third this year. The figure this year has exceeded 470. considered resigning, citing the support of
by force if necessary. Last week China said it firmly opposed Beijing and her family, as well as a sense of
Taipei on Thursday said the deal was ex- US-Taiwan trade talks, after Taipei and “historic mission”.
Under a law passed by Congress, the pected to take effect in one month. Washington announced the launch of a
United States is required to sell Taiwan new initiative to deepen economic ties. Her speech was warmly applauded by
military supplies to ensure its self-defence The sale would help Taiwan’s ships In late May on a visit to Japan, Biden ap- the “patriots-only” legislature, formed in
against Beijing’s vastly larger armed “maintain proper equipment... and meet peared to break with decades of US policy December after the electoral system was
forces. the practical needs of combat readiness when, in response to a question, he said overhauled.
tasks in light of recent frequent activities Washington would defend Taiwan militar-
US President Joe Biden, meanwhile, has by Chinese aircraft and warships around ily if it were attacked by China. On Thursday, Lam dismissed the possi-
come under bipartisan pressure to deepen our sea and air”, Taipei’s defence ministry The White House has since insisted the bility of reopening the border with the
ties with Taiwan as Washington vies for in- said in a statement. US policy of “strategic ambiguity” over its mainland in the near future, saying it was
fluence in the Asia-Pacific region to response to such an attack has not a complicated challenge. – AFP
counter China. China has ramped up its sabre-rattling changed. – AFP
since Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen
Washington announced Wednesday it took office in 2016. She rejects its stance
had approved the sale of spare and repair that the island is part of Chinese territory.
parts for ships and ship systems, as well as
“logistical technical assistance”, all of Its foreign ministry on Thursday said
which would enhance Taiwan’s “interoper- Beijing “firmly opposes and strongly con-
ability with the United States and other al- demns” the arms sale.

“China will continue to take resolute
and strong measures to defend its own

Thai cops seize meth hidden in replica Easter Island statue

BANGKOK: Thai authorities have seized and metal frames. Officers used an angle Crime regional representative Jeremy Dou-
200 kilograms of crystal meth hidden in- grinder, hammers and chisels to cut a hole glas said the haul was “no surprise”.
side a replica Easter Island statue awaiting in one statue, uncovering the drugs hid-
shipment to Taiwan, police said Thursday den inside in plastic bags, according to “Trafficking connections between syn-
(pic). footage shown in local media. dicates active in the Mekong, including
Thailand, and Taiwan are longstanding
Southeast Asia’s so-called Golden Trian- Khemmarin Hassiri, commander of the and strong,” Douglas told AFP.
gle—the notorious border region of Myan- foreign affairs division of the Royal Thai
mar, Laos and Thailand—has long been an Police, told AFP the drugs were due to be “Taiwan is a destination market partic-
infamous hotspot for drug production shipped to Taiwan. The statues were origi- ularly for meth and ketamine, but is also a
and trafficking. nally transported to the kingdom from trans-shipment point for Japan and other
Taiwan in late 2020 for an exhibition. parts of East Asia.”
Thai drugs officers working with Tai-
wanese police raided a shipping company Police have sought arrest warrants for The seizure comes after a UN report
in the port city of Laem Chabang, some 50 Thai and Taiwanese drug suspects con- published last month said a record one
km (30 miles) southeast of Bangkok, to ex- nected to the statues. billion methamphetamine pills were
amine six statue heads made from cement seized in East and Southeast Asia last year.
United Nations Office on Drugs and – AFP

10 World YOUR LOCAL VOICE I FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2022 dailyexpress

Severodonetsk largely under Russian control

LySyCHANSK (Ukraine): Russian forces are The cities of Severodonetsk and Lysy-
now largely in control of the key eastern chansk, which are separated by a river,
Ukrainian city of Severodonetsk after fierce were the last areas still under Ukrainian
fighting, the region’s governor said, as UN control in Lugansk.
chief Antonio Guterres starkly warned the
war’s impact on the world was worsening. Lysychansk remains fully under the con-
trol of the Ukrainian army but is under
The strategic city has become the focus “powerful and chaotic” shelling, Gaiday
of Russia’s offensive as it seeks to seize an said, accusing Russian forces of deliber-
eastern swathe of Ukraine, after being re- ately targeting hospitals and humanitarian
pelled from other parts of the country. aid distribution centres.

Moscow’s forces “control a large part of “The destruction is enormous,” he
Severodonetsk. The industrial zone is still added.
ours, there are no Russians there”, Sergiy
Gaiday, governor of the Lugansk region The United Nation’s secretary-general
which includes the city, said on Telegram. said Wednesday that 1.6 billion people
were likely to be affected as the conse-
“The fighting is only going on in the quences of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
streets inside the city,” he added. worsened.

Earlier in the day, Gaiday had conceded “The war’s impact on food security, en-
that Ukraine’s forces might have to pull ergy and finance is systemic, severe, and
back as Severodonetsk was being shelled speeding up,” Guterres said.
by Russian troops “24 hours a day”.
He added that “for people around the
Moscow claimed on Tuesday it had full world, the war is threatening to unleash an
control of residential areas, while Kyiv was unprecedented wave of hunger and desti-
still holding the industrial zone and sur- tution, leaving social and economic chaos
rounding settlements. in its wake”.

Russia’s offensive is now targeting the As concerns mounted over grain
Donbas region, which includes Lugansk trapped at Ukrainian ports, Russian For-
and Donetsk, after its forces were pushed eign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Moscow
back from Kyiv and other areas following was ready to ensure the safe passage of
the February invasion. ships from Ukraine. – AFP

Johnson looks to reset leadership Russia-Ukraine War: Severodonetsk has become the focus of Russia’s offensive. (AFPpic)

LONDON: Prime Minis- defending his government’s record on em- Monkeypox outbreak tops 1,000 cases, WHO warns
ter Boris Johnson (pic) ployment, health and Ukraine.
will outline plans to GENEVA: The risk of monkeypox becom- Monkeypox screening at Anna International Airport in Chennai. (AFPpic)
tackle Britain’s cost-of- Part of the reset includes a speech in ing established in non-endemic nations is
living crisis, as he seeks northwest England on Thursday to “set out real, the WHO warned, with more than a ing it involved a man who had recently pearance of monkeypox outside endemic
to move on from a dam- a clear vision to continue to tackle the ris- thousand cases now confirmed in such travelled to Portugal and who was in hos- countries suggested that there might have
aging series of scandals ing cost of living”, his Downing Street of- countries. pital in a stable condition. been undetected transmission for some
and a confidence vote fice said. time, but it was not known for how long.
called by his own MPs. World Health Organisation chief The initial symptoms of monkeypox in-
“We have the tools we need to get on Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the UN clude a high fever, swollen lymph nodes One case of monkeypox in a non-en-
Johnson won the vote but with 40 per- top of rising prices. The global headwinds health agency was not recommending and a blistery chickenpox-like rash. demic country is considered an outbreak.
cent of his own side refusing to back him, are strong. But our engines are stronger,” mass vaccination against the virus, and
he was likened to a “Monty Python” char- he will say. added that no deaths had been reported Tedros said he was particularly con- Tedros said that while this was “clearly
acter who refuses to admit he is mortally so far from the outbreaks. cerned about the risk the virus poses to concerning”, the virus had been circulat-
wounded following another harrowing “And, while it’s not going to be quick or vulnerable groups, including pregnant ing and killing in Africa for decades, with
week. easy, you can be confident that things will “The risk of monkeypox becoming es- women and children. more than 1,400 suspected cases and 66
get better, that we will emerge from this a tablished in non-endemic countries is deaths so far this year. – AFP
The Conservative leader on Wednesday strong country with a healthy economy.” real,” Tedros told a press conference. He said the sudden and unexpected ap-
faced parliament for the first time since
surviving the vote, which commentators Johnson faced repeated taunts on The zoonotic disease is endemic in hu-
said had left his scandal-tainted premier- Wednesday about Monday’s vote, includ- mans in nine African countries but out-
ship still in peril. ing comparisons to Monty Python’s “Black breaks have been reported in the past
Knight” character, who declares “it’s just a month in several other states, mostly in
Backers in the House of Commons flesh wound” when he has his arms and Europe, and notably in Britain, Spain and
staged a noisy show of support at his legs chopped off in a duel. Portugal.
weekly question-and-answer session. But
Tory rebels sitting behind looked glum “No amount of delusion and denial will “More than 1,000 confirmed cases of
and laughed along with opposition jibes. save the prime minister from the truth: monkeypox have now been reported to
this story won’t go away until he goes WHO from 29 countries that are not en-
Johnson has called his 211-148 victory away,” said the Scottish National Party’s demic for the disease,” Tedros said.
“decisive” and wants to move on from re- Westminster leader Ian Blackford.
peated calls for him to resign over the “So far, no deaths have been reported in
“Partygate” scandal about lockdown- Johnson’s Tory opponents fear that these countries. Cases have been reported
breaching parties in Downing Street. public disgust over “Partygate” is crippling mainly, but not only, among men who
their party’s electoral chances. have sex with men.
“As for jobs, I’m going to get on with
mine,” he reiterated in the Commons, after Some want a return to “Conservative “Some countries are now beginning to
values” including lower taxes after the report cases of apparent community trans-
Covid-19 pandemic. – AFP mission, including some cases in women.”

Biden urges Americas to Greece on Wednesday became the lat-
est country to confirm its first case of the
prove that democracy works disease, with health authorities there say-

LOS ANGELES: US President Joe Biden urged Biden laid out a new regionwide eco- Number of people in hunger Brazil police
leaders of the Americas to prove that nomic plan that was large on ideas but
democracy works as he laid out plans to short on commitments, with no promises in Brazil surges 73pc arrest one in
boost economic cooperation and improve of further market access or funding.
health and food access in a region where SAO PAULO: The number of people living The “historic setback” is the result of missing reporter,
China has been making growing inroads. In an echo of US political debates, Biden in hunger in Brazil has surged 73 percent “the ongoing dismantling of social poli-
said that the United States was looking for in the past two years, a “historic setback” cies, the worsening of the economic crisis, expert case
Welcoming leaders to Los Angeles for economic growth “from the bottom up and for a country that had made huge gains the increase in social inequalities and the
the Summit of the Americas, Biden ac- the middle out and not the top down.” against poverty, a report said. second year of the Covid-19 pandemic,” MANAUS (Brazil): Brazilian authorities ar-
knowledged differences, with Mexico’s the report said. rested a man in connection with the disap-
leader refusing to come, but made an im- “What was true in the United States is Around 33.1 million people in Latin pearance of a British journalist and a local in-
passioned plea for democracy as the best true in every country ‘trickle-down eco- America’s largest economy are living in It even found increased food insecurity digenous expert in the Amazon, police said,
way forward. nomics’ does not work,” he said to ap- hunger, up from 19.1 million in 2020, said among those benefiting from a new social as calls mounted for officials to deliver an-
plause. the report from the Brazilian Network for program called “Auxilio Brasil,” which swers on what happened to them.
“When democracy is under assault Research on Food Security. President Jair Bolsonaro launched this
around the world, let us unite again and re- In an implicit contrast to Beijing, Biden’s year. The average payment under the pro- As the search approached its fifth day, offi-
new our conviction that democracy is not national security advisor, Jake Sullivan, said That represents 15.5 percent of house- gram, 500 reais (around $100), has been cial information was scarce on the investiga-
only the defining feature of American his- the United States was worried less about holds in the country of 213 million people, eroded by annual inflation of 12.13 per- tion into the fate of Dom Phillips, 57, and
tories, but the essential ingredient to Amer- flashy announcements than about support- according to the study, which was based cent. Bruno Pereira, 41, who disappeared early Sun-
icas’ future,” Biden said. ing more inclusive growth. on data collected between November 2021 day in the remote, jungle-covered Javari Val-
and April 2022. Images of hungry Brazilians digging in ley in Brazil, near the border with Peru.
“At this summit, we have an opportunity “The United States has never seen its the trash for food have become common-
for us to come together around some bold comparative advantages in the world as just More than half the country, 125.2 mil- place as the country has struggled to Brazilian police and military officers told
ideas, ambitious actions, and to demon- leveraging huge numbers of state dollars, lion people, suffers food insecurity of bounce back from the pandemic. a news conference they had questioned six
strate to our people the incredible power of but rather leveraging all of the tools avail- some kind, meaning they are in hunger or people and arrested one. But they said it was
democracy.” able to us,” he told reporters on Air Force do not know if they will have enough to The researchers found food insecurity unclear whether the suspect was directly
One. eat in the near future, it added. affected more than half of rural house- linked to the case.
In a theater that plays host to the Em- holds and a “terrifying” 27.4 million peo-
mys, delegations snacking on popcorn Biden announced an initiative worth That figure was an increase of 7.2 per- ple in urban areas. – AFP In the meantime, the authorities are pur-
watched a Caribbean-influenced dance $300 million to tackle food insecurity on cent from 2020. suing “all lines of investigation,” and still
show choreographed by Emilio Estefan and the rise as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine dis- hope to find the men alive, said lead investi-
listened to pop star Sheila E who, in a fitting rupts grain exports by coordinating with Migrant caravan to continue trek gator Alexandre Fontes.
choice, covered The Beatles’ “Come To- the hemisphere’s major agriculture nations
gether.” including Argentina, Brazil and Canada. – Investigators said the arrested man was
AFP detained during a random stop-and-search
operation in the region, when officers found
Military aircraft crashes in California HUIXTLA (Mexico): Thousands of mostly gan slowly processing temporary visas for him with drugs and illegally carrying 7.62-
Venezuelan migrants began receiving tem- the migrants Wednesday, which will allow millimeter ammunition—a round typically
used in assault rifles.
LOS ANGELES: A US military aircraft with five Marines on board crashed in southern Cal- porary Mexican visas as they prepared to them to stay in Mexico for 30 days without
ifornia, a spokesman said. continue their trek toward the United fear of being deported, said Luis Garcia Vil- Witnesses reportedly saw the man trailing
States. lagran, a coordinator with the Human Dig- Phillips and Pereira’s boat as the pair made
There was no immediate word on casualties, but the military denied reports the aircraft nity Centre NGO that is accompanying the their way back to the small city of Atalaia do
had been carrying radioactive material when it came down near Glamis, just 20 miles (35 The migrants had set up a temporary caravan. Norte after a research trip to an area known
kilometers) from the Mexican border. camp on a basketball court in the southern as Jaburu lake.
Mexican town of Huixtla, some 40 kilome- A Mexican government official con-
“We can confirm that an aircraft belonging to 3d Marine Aircraft Wing crashed near tres from where they began their journey firmed to AFP that humanitarian visas were But “we have not established any connec-
Glamis,” a spokesman told AFP. on Monday close to the Guatemala border. being issued to the migrants, but Garcia tion between him and the (disappearance)
said the process was slow. – AFP for now,” the Amazonas state security secre-
“Five Marines were onboard the aircraft, and we are awaiting confirmation on the status Immigration authorities in Huixtla be- tary, General Carlos Alberto Mansur, told re-
of all members of the crew. Military and porters.

civilian first responders are on site. Contrary Car ploughs into teenagers killing teacher in Berlin Local indigenous activists say Phillips and
to social media rumours, there was no nu- Pereira received threats last week while work-
ing in the region, which has seen a surge of
clear material on board the aircraft.” A female teacher with the group from a invasions of protected indigenous lands for
The aircraft was identified as an MV-22B BERLIN: A German-Armenian man drove ing condition, emergency services said. illegal fishing, logging, gold mining and drug
Osprey based at Marine Corps Air Station into a crowd in a busy shopping district in It was not clear whether the crash was school in Bad Arolsen, a small town in the trafficking.

Camp Pendleton. Berlin, mowing down a group of teenagers intentional. The driver, 29, was being ques- central German state of Hesse, was killed. Pereira, a highly regarded expert on the re-
gion currently on leave from Brazilian indige-
The Osprey is a so-called “vertical take- and killing their teacher before crashing tioned, police told AFP. A male teacher was seriously injured, the nous affairs agency Funai, has been a target of
death threats for his work fighting such inva-
off and landing” aircraft that has rotary through a shop window. The silver Renault Clio with a Berlin li- Hesse state government said in a state- sions, including by helping indigenous com-
munities set up their own patrols.
wings which can be directed upward to The incident happened at around cence plate first mounted the sidewalk on ment. The driver was briefly detained by

give it the manoeuvrability of a helicopter, 10.30am (0830 GMT) just across from Bre- the corner of Tauentzienstrasse and passers-by before being handed over to
or forward to give it the range of a plane. – itscheidplatz, where an Islamic State Rankestrasse, hitting the group of second- police after the car smashed through the
AFP group sympathiser deliberately ploughed ary school students on a class trip, before shop front, according to police.
The US military has suffered a number of a truck into a Christmas market in 2016, returning to the road. Berlin police chief Barbara Slowik said

crashes with the aircraft, including an acci- killing 12. It then rammed into the shop front on the driver was in hospital and “at this time,

dent in Norway in March that left four At least a dozen people were injured in- Marburger Strasse about 150 to 200 metres we do not have conclusive evidence of a

Marines dead. – AFP cluding six who remain in a life-threaten- (165 to 220 yards) away. political act”. – AFP

dailyexpress YOUR LOCAL VOICE I FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2022 World 11

Iran disconnects nuclear site cameras

TEHRAN: Iran said it disconnected some and cooperate with the IAEA”. The inside of a reactor at the Russian-built Bushehr nuclear-power plant in southern Iraq. (AFPpic)
International Atomic Energy Agency cam- The foreign ministries of the four West-
eras monitoring its nuclear sites Wednes- Algeria suspends Spain co-operation over W Sahara dispute
day, hours before the UN nuclear watch- ern nations issued a joint statement wel-
dog adopted a resolution criticising the coming the IAEA’s resolution “responding
Islamic republic for failing to cooperate. to Iran’s insufficient cooperation with the
IAEA on serious and outstanding safe-
The move by Iran’s atomic agency came guards issues”, surrounding its nuclear ac-
in anticipation of ratification of the cen- tivities.
sure, drafted after the Vienna-based IAEA
raised concerns about traces of enriched “The overwhelming majority vote at
uranium previously found at three sites the IAEA Board of Governors today sends
Tehran had not declared as having hosted an unambiguous message to Iran that it
nuclear activities. must meet its safeguards obligations and
provide technically credible clarifications
The UN nuclear watchdog formally on outstanding safeguards issues,” the
adopted the censure, diplomatic sources statement added.
told AFP, after it was submitted by Britain,
France, Germany and the United States. “We urge Iran to heed the call of the in-
ternational community to fulfil its legal
The censure, the first to criticise Iran obligations, and cooperate with the IAEA
since June 2020, was approved by 30 to fully clarify and resolve issues without
members of the IAEA board of governors, further delay.”
with only Russia and China voting against
it, according to two diplomats. Iran earlier said the cameras it had dis-
connected had been operating as a “good-
The move was welcomed by Israel, will gesture”, outside its safeguard agree-
which said it was a “first and necessary ment with the IAEA.
step towards the goal of restoring Iran’s
compliance with its safeguards obliga- “As of today, the relevant authorities
tions”. have been instructed to cut off the On-
Line Enrichment Monitor and the flow
After the adoption of the resolution, meter cameras of the agency,” said the
the US, Britain, France and Germany Atomic Energy Organization of Iran. –
urged Iran “to fulfil its legal obligations, AFP

ALGIERS: Algeria said it was suspending a

decades-old co-operation treaty with

Spain, after Madrid backed the position of

the North African country’s arch-rival Mo-

rocco on the disputed Western Sahara.

“Algeria has decided to immediately

suspend the treaty of friendship, good

neighbourliness and co-operation,” the Al-

gerian presidency said in a statement.

Madrid and Algiers had signed the deal

in 2002 to promote dialogue and cooper-

ation on political, economic, financial, ed-

ucation and defence issues.

A Spanish diplomatic source told AFP

that the government of Pedro Sanchez “re-

grets the Algerian decision”.

Soldiers of the Chad Army sit on the back of a Land Cruiser at the Koundoul Algeria’s move came in retaliation after
market, 25 km from N’Djamena. (AFPpic) Spain in March publicly recognised Mo-
rocco’s autonomy plan for the disputed

Jihadists kill 23 in northeast Nigeria territory, helping end a year-long diplo- Morocco’s historic Green March with 350,000 citizens carrying the Moroccan flag. (Im-
matic spat between the two kingdoms. age via the Moroccan Embassy of South Africa)

KANO (Nigeria): Jihadists have killed at venge, as the jihadists accuse metal scav- But Algeria said Wednesday that Western Sahara. ario leader Brahim Ghali to Spain for treat-
least 23 men in Nigeria’s northeast Borno engers of passing information on their Spain’s move had been “in violation of its The rest is held by the Polisario, which ment for Covid-19.
state in the latest violence to hit the con- positions to the military, the militiamen legal, moral and political obligations” to-
flict-ridden region, militia sources said said. wards the territory, a former Spanish fought a 15-year war with Morocco after Weeks after his hospitalisation, Moroc-
Thursday. colony. Spanish forces withdrew in 1975 and de- can border forces looked the other way as
Last month, 30 metal scavengers in mands a referendum on independence. more than 10,000 migrants surged into
Fighters from the Islamic State West Mudu village in the same district were That reflects the complex challenge Spain’s tiny North African enclave of
Africa Province (Iswap) seized the men on killed by jihadists. Madrid faces in balancing its ties with Morocco has offered limited autonomy Ceuta, an incident seen as meant to pres-
Tuesday as they searched for scrap metal as both states, bitter rivals. but insists the phosphate and fisheries- sure Madrid.
part of a 50-strong group in the Magdala Iswap split from mainstream Boko rich enclave must remain under its sover-
village in the Dikwa district, they said. Haram in 2016. Algeria, which backs the Polisario eignty. In April Sanchez made an official visit
movement seeking independence in the to Morocco to patch up ties after his gov-
The incident was reported only on The two groups have increasingly been Western Sahara, had in August last year Spain officially endorsed that position ernment backed Rabat’s 2007 autonomy
Thursday because telecom towers de- targeting civilians, particularly loggers, broke off diplomatic ties with Rabat over in March to help resolve a year-long diplo- plan. – AFP
stroyed by jihadists have slowed commu- farmers and herders, accusing them of “hostile acts”. matic dispute sparked by a visit by Polis-
spying on them for the military and the
Morocco controls 80 percent of the

nication in the area. local militias fighting them. Sudan starts

“For now 23 bodies have been recovered The jihadist violence has killed over

and they were all slaughtered by the terror- 40,000 people and displaced around two

ists,” militia leader Babakura Kolo told AFP. million from their homes in the northeast post-coup talks
“Three people made it back to Dikwa since 2009, according to the UN.

while the fate of the remaining 24 is still Most of the displaced live in camps and

unknown,” he said. rely on food rations from aid agencies, KHARTOUM: Sudan began UN-facilitated

There were fears that the missing men which forces many of them to fell trees for direct talks between rival factions hoped

had been taken hostage by the militants, firewood and scavenge for metal scraps, to resolve a political crisis sparked by last

said another militiaman Ibrahim Liman. which they then sell to buy food. year’s coup, but with a critical civilian bloc

He said search teams were combing the Local authorities have been returning refusing to participate.

bushes as the missing men “could have the displaced back to their homes despite Since the coup, Sudan has been rocked

been shot dead while trying to flee”. concerns about their safety by aid agen- by deepening unrest, near-weekly

Nigerian military has recently intensi- cies. protests, a violent crackdown that has

fied ground and air attacks against Iswap The violence had spread to neighbour- killed over 100 people, and a tumbling

and rival Boko Haram and said it had ing Niger, Chad and Cameroon, leading to economy.

killed several high-profile commanders. the formation of a regional military coali- As talks took place in the capital Khar-

This week’s killings could have been re- tion to fight the insurgents. – AFP toum, hundreds of people rallied in the

east of the city calling for civilian rule, in

Iraq approves $17b to pay the latest protest against the October 25
power grab led by army chief Abdel Fattah

A three-storey building was destroyed in the town of Nowsud, Paveh County. (AFPpic) al-Burhan.

Iran gas debt and buy grain Two killed in Iran building collapse Security forces fired tear gas to disperse
them, an AFP correspondent at the scene
BAGHDAD: Iraq passed an emergency Fi- sharply reduced its gas exports. said.

nance Bill to pay debts to Iran to ensure gas “It is important to not let this moment
The debt dates back to 2020, but payment TEHRAN: Two people died and four were was under construction in the city of slip,” United Nations special representa-
supplies and forestall worsening power cuts, was stalled amid sanctions against Iran by injured when a building collapsed in Iran, Abadan in southwestern Khuzestan
as well as to buy grain for “food security”. the United States, which mean that Baghdad state media reported Thursday, two weeks province collapsed, killing 43 people. tive Volker Perthes told reporters in Khar-
cannot pay directly for energy imports in after a tower block collapse claimed 43 toum. “We are asking everybody to work
Parliament, which has still not adopted its cash. lives and sparked angry protests. It was one of Iran’s deadliest disasters in with one another in good faith.”
budget for 2022, approved the law relating to years, sparked demonstrations against au-
“food security and development” totalling 25 Iran has “promised to restore the needed In the latest accident, blamed on a gas thorities accused of corruption and in- The military takeover derailed a fragile
trillion Iraqi dinars, or just over $17 billion. supply of gas in the coming days”, Iraqi explosion, a three-storey building was de- competence, and led to the arrests of 13 transition to civilian rule that had been es-
Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhemi said on stroyed in the town of Nowsud, Paveh people, including current and former city tablished following the 2019 ouster of
Of that, $2.6 billion will be allocated to Tuesday. County, in the western province of Ker- mayors. long-serving autocratic president Omar al-
settling Iraq’s gas and electricity debts, as manshah, said state news agency Irna, Bashir.
well as for buying further energy supplies Iraq’s parliament has been in deadlock quoting Paveh governor Ardeshir Rostami. The latest building collapse followed a
from abroad. since elections in October. train derailment Wednesday near the cen- The UN, African Union and regional
“So far, two people have lost their lives, tral city of Tabas that killed 21 people and bloc Igad have since March been pushing
About $3.4 billion will be used to buy ce- The two Shiite blocs, a coalition led by four are injured and at least one is miss- injured dozens more. – AFP for Sudanese-led talks to break the politi-
reals, including large volumes of wheat sup- cleric Moqtada Sadr, and its powerful rival, ing,” national emergency services cal stalemate. – AFP
plies from both the domestic market and the Coordination Framework which includes spokesman Mojtaba Khaledi told state tel-
abroad. the Iran-backed Fatah Alliance, have each evision. Watchdog probes Ramaphosa
claimed to hold a majority in parliament and
Iraq’s agricultural sector contracted by therefore the right to appoint the prime min- On May 23, a 10-storey building that
17.5 percent last year “following severe ister. – AFP
droughts, energy outages, and the rising JOHANNESBURG: South Africa’s anti-corruption watchdog said Wednesday it has
global price of inputs”, according to the Visitors trickle back to Syria launched a probe into President Cyril Ramaphosa who allegedly concealed the theft of
World Bank. a large sum of cash from his farm.

Despite its immense oil and gas reserves, Public protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane said she had received a complaint against
Iraq remains dependent on imports to meet
QALAAT JAABAR (Syria): An ancient lake-side in the hope that they would one day visit it Ramaphosa “for allegedly breaching the Executive Code of Ethics”.
energy needs. The investigation “has commenced”, the ombudswoman said in a statement.
Neighbouring Iran currently provides a fortress once used by jihadists to launch at- together.
third of Iraq’s gas and electricity needs, but tacks is slowly regaining its status as a key “Their dream was to see Qalaat Jaabar,” Ramaphosa is accused of complicity in buying the silence of burglars who allegedly

supplies are regularly cut or reduced, aggra- cultural destination, attracting visitors from the 41-year-old said with a smile. stole large sums of money at his farm in northern Limpopo province.

vating shortages caused by daily load shed- across war-torn Syria. “Today I brought them here to see it.” The theft occurred in February 2020, according to the complaint by former intelli-

ding. Families posed for pictures under the hot The Islamic-era landmark has attracted a gence chief Arthur Fraser who first reported the case to the police last week.
Robbers allegedly broke into Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala cattle and game breeding
Iran had demanded Iraq pay $1.6 billion June sun, some perched on an ancient brick growing number of visitors since the start of
it owes for gas imports by the start of June to wall overlooking the banks of Lake Assad, a summer as security has improved in recent farm in Bela Bela where they found $4 million in cash hidden in furniture.
Ramaphosa denied any wrongdoing, accepting he buys and sells animals “sometimes
guarantee further supplies. man-made reservoir in northern Syria’s Raqa years.

Payment of the debt is a key requirement province. The historic fortified site dates back to the through cash sometimes through transfers”, but disputed the sum of money in question.
to ensure energy supplies for power plants Abdullah al-Jaber was visiting Qalaat Seljuk and Mamluk periods and is consid- He is accused of concealing the theft from police and the tax authorities.

as Iraq enters the intense heat of the sum- Jaabar with his children for the first time ered one of Syria’s most preeminent Fraser accused Ramaphosa of obstruction of justice and organising for the suspects

mer, when temperatures soar to over 50 de- even though they live less than an hour away fortresses. The castle became an island when to be kidnapped, interrogated on his property and paid off.
grees Celsius (122 Fahrenheit). Investigations by the previous public protector Thuli Madonsela triggered the down-
Electricity demand surges as people seek by car. Lake Assad was formed in 1974 by the com- fall of Ramaphosa’s predecessor Jacob Zuma who eventually resigned in 2018 under the
He said he would often show them pho- pletion of the Tabqa dam on the Euphrates weight of graft scandals. Ramaphosa is himself under mounting pressure. – AFP
to keep cool. But in recent days, Iran has River. – AFP
tographs of his childhood trips to the citadel

BUSINESS dailyexpress 12

YOUR LOCAL VOICE I FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2022

13 Chinese exports rebound as Covid-19 controls ease 14 Petronas assigns 10pc of capex for clean energy

Top Glove profits dive Average price of steel bars rises 20pc

from RM2b to RM15m KUALA LUMPUR: The average price of per cent to 19.9 per cent.
steel bars increased 20 per cent in May “The price index per unit of steel and
KUALA LUMPUR: Top Glove Corp Bhd’s net “However, we will press on and con- mentation, which came into effect on May 2022 to RM3,910 per tonne from RM3,258
profit fell to RM15.29 million in the third tinue focusing on the fundamentals; deliv- 1, 2022, resulting in margin compression, per tonne in the corresponding period steel & sections increased by 19.9 per cent
quarter ended May 31, 2022 (Q3) from ering quality products at an efficient cost, as the company was unable to fully pass last year following the increase in the and 18.1 per cent, respectively, in May
RM2.04 billion a year earlier, on the back a direction which remains our priority cost through amid ongoing oversupply prices of building materials, the Depart- 2022 compared with May 2021.
of lower revenue due to the effects of nor- both in good and lean times,” he said in a situation. ment of Statistics Malaysia (DoSM) said.
malisation in demand and average selling separate statement. “The price index per unit of cement in-
prices (ASPs) affecting the industry. In consideration of the moderating de- Chief statistician Datuk Sri Dr Mohd creased by 12.4 per cent during the pe-
For the nine-month period, the glove mand, Top Glove said it has deferred and Uzir Mahidin said the Cost Materials of riod,” he said, adding that in terms of se-
Revenue for the quarter declined to producer posted a net profit of RM288.56 reduced its major capital expenditure for Building Index (BCI) without steel bars & lected items and regions, the highest in-
RM1.46 billion compared with RM4.16 bil- million compared to RM7.26 billion year- the immediate term, as it continues to with steel bars for all building category in crease in steel was recorded in Miri (35.9
lion year-on-year. on-year, while revenue stood at RM4.50 bil- align its expansion plans with market con- Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak per cent) followed by Selangor, Kuala
lion against RM14.29 billion a year earlier. ditions. increased in May 2022 compared with a Lumpur, Melaka and Negeri Sembilan
“This is in contrast to the exceptionally year ago. (29.3 per cent).
strong performance in the corresponding Top Glove said the softer performance However, the ASPs are declining at a far
period in the financial year ended Aug 31, occurred amid a convergence of head- slower pace, which would help cushion He said the increase in BCI for Penin- The price index per unit of cement for
2021 (Fy2021), when the pandemic was at winds, with production costs moving up- the cost impact going forward. sular Malaysia was between 7.8 and 15.6 Kuching and Kota Kinabalu increased 19.6
its peak, during which demand and ASPs ward due to global inflation and as the per cent, Sabah (between 4.9 and 12.9 per per cent and 17.6, per cent respectively.
were at all-time highs and operating costs Russia-Ukraine conflict drove up crude oil Meanwhile, sales from Malaysia to the cent) and Sarawak (between 7.4 and 16.5
were lower,” Top Glove said in a filing with prices. United States continued to trend higher in per cent). Both aggregates (21.7 per cent) and
Bursa Malaysia Thursday. Q3, increasing by 8.0 per cent compared sand (15.1 per cent) also recorded a dou-
Additionally, the group had to contend with the preceding quarter, with great po- “Cement recorded an increase of 12.2 ble digit increase in Penang, Kedah and
In Q3, the average natural latex concen- with increases in natural gas and electric- tential for further growth, which bodes per cent in May 2022 at RM20.89 per 50 kg Perlis.
trate price rose 17 per cent quarter-on- ity tariffs, as well as minimum wage imple- well for the group, said Top Glove. compared with RM18.61 per 50 kg in May
quarter to RM6.50 per kilogram (kg) while 2021. The BCI with steel bars for all areas in
the average nitrile latex price was at Moving forward, the group expects the Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak
US$1.11 per kg, down 3.0 per cent from Q2. challenging business environment to per- “Prices of most building materials showed increases for all building cate-
sist in the near term, but emphasises that such as aggregates, sand, bricks & walls, gories.
Top Glove managing director Datuk Lee the situation is a temporary setback. roofing materials, and ceiling materials
Kim Meow said it is an extremely challeng- also registered increases,” he said in a For BCI without steel bars, all regions
ing time for the glove industry currently Lee said the group is confident that de- statement Thursday. in Peninsular Malaysia posted increases
and the quarter’s results were not reflec- mand would keep growing with increased of between 5.4 and 14.6 per cent while
tive of the group’s usual business perform- usage from emerging markets where the Mohd Uzir said the unit price index of that of Sabah and Sarawak (increased be-
ance, owing to the ongoing normalisation glove consumption base is relatively low, building materials increased between 4.1 tween 4.9 and 12 per cent for almost all
trend coupled with demand supply imbal- coupled with higher levels of hygiene and building categories). – Bernama
ance. health consciousness in the post-pan-
demic era. – Bernama MBAM, ILO to boost construction

sector skills dev, employability

Liew presenting souvenirs to Manogaran. KUALA LUMPUR: The Master Builders As- industry to have greater involvement in
sociation Malaysia (MBAM) has teamed up skills development and strengthen its
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah China Chamber of SCCC counting on Matrade support with the International Labour Organisa- partnerships with key stakeholders,” it
Commerce (SCCC) President Datuk Frankie tion (ILO) to boost industry leadership in said.
Liew is looking forward to the strong sup- ganising a group of local businesses, associ- for the plan and offered his assistance to pro- skills development and increase the em-
port from the Malaysian External Trade Pro- ations, businessmen, tourism associations, vide them with relevant information, net- ployability and continuous career devel- It said the partnership would also
motion Agency (Matrade). and travel agencies to go on business inspec- work and consultation, and maintain a close opment of workers, particularly women strengthen the growth of the sector while
tions together in the near future. contact with Saudi Arabia and China. and vulnerable youth, in the construction enhancing policies and institutional
He also hoped the two sides could have sector. mechanisms.
close exchanges and cooperation. Their destinations would include Manogaran has been working in Matrade
Palawan in the Philippines as well as Balik- for 13 years. Although he has only been in of- In a statement Thursday, MBAM said “Moreover, the partnership will im-
“In the future activities, we also urge Ma- papan, Nusantara and Samalinda in Indone- fice in Sabah for more than two months, he both parties have jointly launched an im- prove skills utilisation, employability and
trade to participate and cooperate with each sia. has rich experience and network in the field plementation agreement that would sup- career development paths for women and
other. “This includes exporting Sabah’s of foreign trade. port the improvement of the sector skills youth from vulnerable groups in Malaysia
products to overseas markets for mutual “The purpose of the visit to Indonesia is strategy with the industry’s input, pro- such as those in the bottom 40 per cent of
benefit and interaction. to communicate with the local govern- He willingly shared his knowledge and mote quality apprenticeship programmes, the economy,” it said.
ments, mayors, businessmen, Chinese dele- information with all the SCCC directors and develop pilot gender-sensitive career pro-
Apart from that, it can also convey and gations and entrepreneurs. I hope to pioneer members during their meeting on Saudi gression maps and enhance MBAM’s ca- It said this would be done through the
benefit Sabah’s tourism attractions and drive and promote business exchanges between Arabia and China, and also introduced and pacity as a sector skills body for the con- enhancement of a sector skills strategy, de-
the state’s economy,” he said during a meet- two sides and promote product exchanges shared local humanities, facts and informa- struction sector in Malaysia. livery of industry-led technical and voca-
ing between SCCC and Matrade Sabah Direc- between the two places,” he said tion including on Kazakhstan, Africa, Pak- tional education and training (TVET) and
tor Ravidran Manogaran. istan and Bangladesh. It said at the moment, the construction skills training modalities and develop-
Manogaran praised and supported SCCC industry is facing skills shortages, partly ment of gender-sensitive career progres-
Liew said SCCC is currently actively or- due to limited opportunities for workers sion maps.
to join industry-relevant and work-based
training, especially for some specialised It added that over the next eight
trades while attracting diverse talent re- months, MBAM would design and imple-
mained a challenge for the industry. ment planned activities in coordination
with its own member firms, government
“The new partnership addresses these agencies, TVET institutions, industry part-
and other issues in a way that enables the ners, workers’ organisations and other so-
cial partners. –Bernama employability

MNCs told to be prepared for GMT

bursa closing report KUALA LUMPUR: Professional services “A point to note is that there is a plan
firm Deloitte is advising large Malaysian- for the European Union to defer this by
Bursa ends lower across the board based multinational companies (MNCs) one year. It remains to be seen how this
and foreign-based MNCs that have opera- will affect Malaysia’s roadmap on the
KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia ended will pay a “hefty price” for the war in Emas Shariah Index dropped 124.63 points tions in Malaysia to be fully aware of the GMT,” they said.
lower across the board, in tandem with re- Ukraine including weaker growth, stronger to 11,108.75, the FBM 70 declined 65.92 impact of the global minimum tax (GMT)
gional peers, extending its losses for the inflation and persistent damage to supply points to 13,226.19, the FBM ACE decreased and start preparing for it. According to Tan and yee, GMT is a
sixth consecutive day amid the negative chains. 64.16 points to 5,169.94, and the FBMT 100 once-in-a-lifetime global tax reform that
sentiment surrounding the region. Index slipped 87.81 points at 10,534.50. Southeast Asia international tax leader is meant to end tax competition and profit
“Back home, the FBM KLCI has broken Tan Hooi Beng and Malaysia international shifting.
At 5 pm, the benchmark FTSE Bursa the 1,550 and 1,520 supports in just a few Sector-wise, the Financial Services Index tax director Kelvin yee said this is follow-
Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) closed 14.15 trading days and is inching towards the trimmed 57.40 points to 16,521.71, the Plan- ing the Ministry of Finance’s (MoF) recent “GMT applies to MNCs operating in at
points weaker at 1,509.71 from Wednesday’s critical 1,500 support level. tation Index tumbled 146.41 points to 2023 pre-budget statement, which stated least two jurisdictions with an annual con-
close of 1,523.86. 7,665.37 and the Industrial Products and that Malaysia is currently reviewing the solidated group revenue of at least 750
“We reckoned the local market would Services Index was 2.22 points easier at technical details of GMT, including the million euro (1 euro=RM4.7069) in at least
The benchmark index opened 0.55 of-a- face some headwinds due to lack of buying 194.04. Qualified Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax two of the four immediately preceding fis-
point easier at 1,523.31, moved between support amid the heightened regional (QDMTT). cal years.
1,508.0 and 1,526.83 throughout the trad- market volatility. As such, we expect the The Main Market volume decreased to
ing session. benchmark index to hover between the 1.66 billion shares worth RM1.70 billion “While Malaysia is not a member of the “It is aimed at ensuring that MNCs pay
1,500 to1,515 range towards the weekend,” against 1.71 billion shares worth RM1.55 bil- Organisation for Economic Cooperation the right amount of taxes, that is at 15 per
On the broader market, losers outpaced he added. lion on Wednesday. and Development (OECD), it is a member cent, regardless of where they operate,”
gainers 601 to 315, while 394 counters were of the OECD’s Inclusive Framework. they said.
unchanged, 964 untraded and 10 others Regionally, Singapore’s Straits Times In- Warrants turnover slipped to 300.45
suspended. dex shed 0.66 per cent to 3,204.38, Japan’s million units valued at RM55.52 million ver- “Hence, there is an expectation that it The duo were of the view that there is
Nikkei 225 gained 0.04 per cent to 28,246.53, sus 539.76 million units valued at RM94.67 will support and implement GMT and no reason for Malaysia not to adopt GMT
Total turnover decreased to 2.88 billion Hong Kong’s Hang Seng eased 0.66 per cent million Wednesday. there is also no reason for Malaysia to and it is just a matter of timing for the
units worth RM2.06 billion compared with to 21,869.05, South Korea’s KOSPI slid 0.03 avoid GMT implementation as the taxes country to adopt the tax mechanism.
3.26 billion units worth RM1.96 billion on per cent to 2,625.44, and China’s SSE Com- The ACE Market volume reduced to that could have been collected here will be
Wednesday. posite Index reduced 0.76 per cent to 923.57 million shares worth RM302.22 mil- ceded to other jurisdictions,” they said in “The MoF’s pre-budget statement has
3,238.95. lion from 1.01 billion shares worth RM317.92 a statement on Wednesday. certainly shed some light on Malaysia’s di-
A dealer said Bursa Malaysia opened eas- million previously. rection. Upon understanding the impact
ier Thursday morning and continued to Among the heavyweights, Maybank They said although Malaysia acknowl- of GMT, time will be needed to configure
trend lower till the end of the morning ses- eased four sen to RM8.80, Petronas Chemi- Consumer products and services coun- edged the OECD’s original plan of imple- the accounting system so that it is able to
sion weighed down by persistent selling in cals fell 21 sen to RM9.64, IHH Healthcare ters accounted for 195.19 million shares menting GMT in 2023 with all rules oper- generate the data required for GMT fol-
heavyweight stocks. slipped 13 sen to RM6.40 while Public Bank traded on the Main Market, industrial ating as “top-up” to a minimum tax of 15 lowed by a trial run.
and CIMB were flat at RM4.57 and RM5.07 products and services (618.82 million), con- per cent, the country would need to
Rakuten Trade Sdn Bhd vice-president of respectively. struction (56.93 million), technology amend its domestic tax legislation to im- “All in all, the time is now for affected
equity research Thong Pak Leng told (86.06 million), SPAC (nil), financial serv- plement this. MNCs to act, a wait and see approach may
Bernama that key regional indices closed Of the actives, yew Lee Pacific added 1.5 ices (63.98 million), property (128.63 mil- no longer be tenable,” they added. –
broadly negative as investors remained sen to 30.5 sen, EA Holdings and Green lion), plantation (33.28 million), REITs (9.75 Bernama
worried about potential recession in the US, Packet eased half-a-sen each to one sen and million), closed/fund (4,000), energy
Europe other regional countries caused by seven sen respectively, LGMS declined 13 (220.71 million), healthcare (96.87 million), Perak opens doors to post-Covid investments
interest rate hikes. sen to 71.5 sen, while Dynaciate was flat at telecommunications and media (88.48 mil-
14.5 sen. lion), transportation and logistics (31.69 IPOH: Perak has opened its doors wide for are also making similar preparations (lo-
He said the the sentiment was further million), and utilities (24.78 million). – investments from local and foreign in- cation preparation) in Parit Buntar and
exacerbated by the Organisation for Eco- On the index board, the FBM Emas Index Bernama vestors who want to explore new markets Tanjung Malim because it will give more
nomic Co-operation and Development was 91.31 points lower at 10,841.68, the FBM in industrial areas apart from Penang and space and boost their (investment) needs,”
(OECD) warning that the world economy Selangor presently. he said.

Subway targets 30 new branches by year-end Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mo- He said this after launching Ipoh Raya
hamad said the state government always Integrated Park, a six-phase one-stop inte-
KUALA LUMPUR: Fast food chain Subway locations accessible across the penin- ment, showing its significant growth welcome investors as well as suitable in- grated development project worth RM5
is targeting to open 30 branches in sev- sula. plans for Malaysia. dustry players, by locating strategic loca- billion besides witnessing a memorandum
eral locations in Peninsular Malaysia this tions for development purposes in Perak. of understanding for the project between
year after signing an agreement with Pe- “With the cooperation of Pegacorn, Under this agreement, Subway, with Aerodyne Group, Hi Wealth Labs Sdn Bhd
gacorn Sdn Bhd last May. we believe we can achieve this target. Pegacorn, will open about 500 new Sub- “Coincidentally, in Perak, the industry and Lorry Online Thursday.
way outlets across Peninsular Malaysia (focus) is based on gloves. We hope other
According to Subway country direc- “Right now, many of our stores are lo- over the next 10 years. industries emerge as we readily accept Saarani said local and foreign multina-
tor, Southeast Asia, Samad Shariff, the cated in a few main cities in Kuala their investments. It is time for Perak to tional companies could find suitable loca-
decision to open these new branches was Lumpur, Selangor, Penang and Johor,” Samad also revealed another unique- provide space, a place for industrial loca- tions in the state, especially after Covid-19,
based on data from numerous platforms he said in an interview with Bernama. ness making Subway the choice of con- tions since Penang and Selangor are to expand their wings as well as drive the
that allowed it to examine some of the sumers is the freshness of the materials presently congested. local economy and create new jobs.
On May 10, Subway Malaysia unveiled used by its restaurants. – Bernama
its Malaysian Master Franchise Agree- “This offer is through a collaboration Perak is now keen to attract new invest-
among Invest Perak, the Ministry of Inter- ments after Covid-19 where in March,
national Trade and Industry (Miti) and the Saarani was reported to have said a discus-
Malaysian Investment Development Au- sion would be held between the state gov-
thority (MIDA). ernment and Miti on investments worth
RM32 billion to develop Automotive High-
“Apart from Malaysian Resources Cor- Technology Valley (AHTV) in Proton City,
poration Bhd (MRCB) through the inte- Tanjung Malim. – Bernama
grated development project in Ipoh, we

dailyexpress YOUR LOC AL VOI CE I FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2022 Business 13

Mida to continue sustainability, new industrial chains Call for clear regulatory crypto framework

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Invest- production of pulp and paper. RM80 million for a tissue factory, RM50 KUALA LUMPUR: Market regulators are June 8-9 in Kuala Lumpur, Singapore,
ment Development Authority (Mida) will “In the past five years (2017 to 2021), million (animal feed factory) and RM32 urged to formulate a clear regulatory cryp- Bangkok, Jakarta, Manila, and Ho Chi
continue to provide facilitation services million (fertiliser factory). tocurrency framework to facilitate the par- Minh City in a hybrid approach.
to industry in realising sustainable and Mida has approved 48 biomass-related ticipation of institutions.
inclusive investments that will create new projects with a total investment of RM1.24 Wan Rosdy said that in terms of pro- Meanwile, Talos head of Asia-Pacific
industrial chains. billion,” he said in a statement Thursday. duction, the tissue plant is expected to MX Global Sdn Bhd chief executive of- Samar Sen believes that regulations will
produce 10,000 tonnes, while the other ficer Datuk Fadzli Shah said the regulation play a main role in the crypto space going
Mida chief executive officer Datuk Arham said such services would create two factories will produce 30,000 tonnes and licensing pathway is the crux of the forward to become a responsible ecosys-
Arham Abdul Rahman said this following positive spillover as well as high value of animal feed and 30,000 tonnes of or- problem which may slow down the cryp- tem to the frontier markets.
the groundbreaking ceremony for the jobs in line with the National Investment ganic fertiliser. tocurrency adoption for institutions in
Phase 1B plant at Green Technology Park Aspirations (NIA). Malaysia. He emphasised the importance of
(GTP) Pekan, Pahang by Nextgreen “The state government hopes that with regulatory compliance and urged the
Global Bhd (NGGB). “Mida hopes that more industry play- the investment from NGGB, it can attract “In the Malaysian context, crypto is investors to get involved in the cryp-
ers will participate in producing higher more investors towards projects based on treated as securities (category) and natu- tocurrency space in a safe and secure
The groundbreaking involved the value bio-based products, apart from ex- environment, social and governance and rally fall under the Securities Commission manner.
construction of three buildings to man- porting only raw materials. in line with the Sustainable Development Malaysia, however, there is always an ele-
ufacture tissues, animal feed and fertilis- Goals (SDG) for the sustainable develop- ment of optimisation and so that falls un- “Different regulators will legislate dif-
ers for a new investment worth RM162 “This is seen as one of the solutions in ment of Pahang. der the central bank (Bank Negara ferently and now what I have seen overall
million. addressing the issue of climate change Malaysia). is that different countries are moving at
and also promote rural development and “Through this investment, the state different paces which is a bit frustrating.
“In Malaysia, the pulp and paper in- socio-economic activities,” he said. government hopes to create more em- “So in jurisdictions like Malaysia when
dustry is driving towards the use of empty ployment opportunities and further im- the two regulators are not aligned, corpo- “Therefore, we need education and up-
fruit bunches from oil palm because it The ceremony was officiated by Pa- prove the individual’s income and the rates want a clarity about it. As such, it will skilling in all areas, whether it’s folks com-
provides a lot of raw materials for the hang Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy state economy,” he said. – Bernama really slow down the institutional adop- pliance and the leadership of the different
Wan Ismail at the Green Technology Park tion tremendously,” he said during a panel financial institutions in cryptocurrency,”
Chinese (GTP) Pekan with a total investment of session titled “Institutional Crypto Trading he said.
in ASEAN” at the Invest ASEAN 2022 Con-
exports rebound ference virtually, Thursday. “It is a very delicate balance of allowing
innovation and building the future of fi-
The conference, hosted by Malayan nance while at the same time protecting
Banking Bhd (Maybank), was held from investors from bad things,” he added. –
Bernama

as Covid-19 controls ease Juniper Networks, XL Axiata to hasten
Indo 5G rollout for digital economy

BEIJING: China’s exports rebounded But this could also mean “less incen- An KUALA LUMPUR: Juniper Networks, a bility and scalability, as well as simpli-
strongly in May, data showed Thursday, tive” for officials to move away from a employee leader in secure, AI-driven networks, fied network operations.”
with factories restarting and supply zero-Covid strategy quickly, he added. works at a has announced that XL Axiata, one of
chains untangling as Shanghai slowly port in the leading mobile telecommunica- Indonesia is projected to have
emerged from a gruelling Covid lock- Analysts polled by Bloomberg had ex- Qingdao, in tions companies in Indonesia, will im- 233.53 million mobile internet users by
down. pected a spike of around eight percent in China’s plement Juniper’s Segment Routing 2026. To accelerate the country’s digi-
exports. eastern over IPv6 (SRv6) and MX Series Univer- tal transformation agenda, the gov-
The economic hub started going under Shandong sal Routing Platforms to enhance its ernment announced the Digital In-
a lockdown in late March and most of its “If (US) tariffs are lifted... there will be province. existing network infrastructure. donesia Roadmap, with key priorities
25 million residents were confined to their even stronger growth,” Pang said, refer- including completing 4G infrastruc-
homes for around two months as China ring to remarks by Treasury Secretary River Delta in the past couple of months With upgrades from Juniper, XL Ax- ture in more than 10,000 subregions
persists with its zero-Covid strategy. Janet yellen that the United States is con- and Beijing’s determination to carry on iata will have a stronger networking by 2022 and developing 5G-ready net-
sidering lifting some tariffs imposed dur- with its zero-Covid strategy may cause foundation to support the growing de- works.
Strict movement restrictions in multi- ing the Trump administration. some foreign customers to shift their or- mand for 5G services and Indonesia’s
ple cities—sometimes over just handfuls ders to... neighbouring countries,” No- burgeoning digital economy, accord- XL Axiata has a long history of
of cases—kept consumers at home and Some observers warned that the re- mura analysts said in a recent note. ing to a statement. building high-performance networks
battered the economy, dragging retail bound could be short-lived. in Indonesia and previously partnered
sales, factory output and export growth to Shanghai’s announcement Thursday Perry Sui, Senior Director, Asean & with Juniper to design its mobile back-
their lowest levels in about two years. “Extensive disruptions in the yangtze that it will lock down a district of 2.7 mil- Taiwan, Juniper Networks said: “It is an haul infrastructure that supports its
lion people reflected lingering risks. honour to be a part of XL Axiata’s 5G nationwide 4G LTE network.
But as curbs began to ease, overseas journey, which will support digital
shipments from the world’s second- Imports rose 4.1 percent last month, ac- transformation in Southeast Asia’s Building on this strong relationship
biggest economy bounced back 16.9 per- cording to customs data, also beating ex- largest economy. and track record, XL Axiata selected
cent on-year in May, up from 3.9 percent pectations. Juniper to deploy its SRv6-based trans-
in April, according to customs data re- “With our experience-first solutions port network that will support the
leased on Thursday. China’s trade surplus was around $79 and the capabilities provided by SRv6, rollout of 5G services across Indonesia.
billion in May, up from $51 billion in April, we are confident that XL Axiata will
“The export rebound is actually quite the Customs Administration said. – AFP deliver superior 5G experiences and Juniper Professional Services will
surprising... I believe that’s mainly be- continue to provide world-class con- also play an instrumental role in the
cause of the Shanghai port,” said Iris Pang, nectivity in Indonesia for many years design and implementation of SRv6 in
ING’s chief economist for Greater China. to come.” the XL Axiata core network, including
ensuring interoperability with the
The world’s busiest container port was Meanwhile, Fadly Hamka, Group telco’s existing IP/MPLS network.
running at around 90 percent capacity in Head Network Planning & Design, XL
late May, boosting shipments, she added. Axiata said: “By leveraging Juniper’s With Juniper’s SRv6 implementa-
industry-leading routing solutions tion, XL Axiata will experience greater
The data suggests that China is “be- and SRv6 capabilities, we will be able control, agility, application awareness
coming more agile at dealing with Covid to experience improved network relia- and simplified traffic management of
flare-ups” while keeping exports running, its network. – Bernama
said Stephen Innes, managing partner at
SPI Asset Management.

Vietnam rubber US regulator favours revamp of stock market trading system

exports soar NEW yORK: Citing equity market trading tional market system is as fair and com- probes. arrangement protects retail investors and
defects revealed in last year’s GameStop petitive as possible for investors,” Gensler Gensler said the current system routes believes the payment for order flow sys-
HANOI: Vietnam exported around 110,000 saga, a top US securities regulator has en- said in a virtual address at a conference tem creates conflicts of interests and en-
tonnes of rubber worth US$181 million in dorsed a broad revamp of the stock mar- hosted by Piper Sandler. “the vast majority” of stock trades orders courages “gamification” on online plat-
May, up 40.4 per cent in volume and 27.9 per- ket trading system. to electronic trading wholesalers such as forms to increase trading volumes.
cent in value against the previous month. The speech marks the SEC’s latest ac- Citadel Securities and Virtu Financial.
In a speech billed as a first step towards tion in response to frenzied trading in Gensler has asked SEC staff to consider
The figures also represented year-on-year a possible update in the rules likely to rile early 2021 during which extreme volatil- In some cases, these firms pay the bro- steps to “enhance order-by-order compe-
increases of 33.1 percent in volume and 26.4 financial firms, Gary Gensler, chair of the ity in GameStop, AMC Entertainment and kerages, an arrangement known as “pay- tition,” potentially through auctions. He
percent in value, Vietnam news agency re- Securities and Exchange Commission, a handful of other equities rocked the ment for order flow” that can allow bro- has also asked staff for recommendations
ported Agency of Foreign Trade at the Indus- said he favoured restructuring the system market and led brokerages to implement kerages such as Robinhood Markets to of- to mitigate the risks with payment for or-
try and Trade Ministry cited statistics by the in order to better protect retail investors. sudden trading restrictions that angered fer commission-free trades to individual der flow and to provide more trans-
General Department of Vietnam Customs as investors and spurred congressional investors. parency. – AFP
showing. “It’s not clear... that our current na-
But Gensler is sceptical that this
Rubber export price averaged US41,645
per tonne in May, down 8.9 per cent against Hungarian inflation at 20-yr-high Turkish lira slides again
April and 5 percent as compared with the
same period last year. BUDAPEST: Hungarian inflation hit 10.7 per- rate by almost five percentage points since ISTANBUL: The Turkish lira continued to fall more than 70 percent,” the analyst wrote,
cent this week according to official data, the last year, to 5.4 percent. against the dollar this week, putting pres- asking whether the lira might fall even fur-
VNA reported that in the first five months first double figure reached in 20 years, de- sure on the government of President Recep ther to 20 versus the dollar soon.
of this year, the country shipped abroad spite a range of price caps fixed by Prime Orban’s government has also fixed petrol Tayyip Erdogan who insists on slashing in-
595,000 tonnes of rubber valued at US$1.04 Minister Viktor Orban. and diesel prices at 480 forints ($1.32) per terest rates despite soaring inflation. “Investors are also concerned that rising
billion, up 8.1 percent and 12 percent year- litre since November. oil prices will just add to Turkey’s inflation
on-year, respectively. China was the biggest Annual inflation in May, up from 9.5 per- The lira shed two percent against the misery,” Razaqzada said.
buyer of Vietnamese natural and synthetic cent in April, was the fastest increase since Prices of several basic foodstuffs includ- dollar and was trading at 17.1 versus the
rubber, with hikes seen in both volume and 2001, with most consumer basket items like ing flour, sugar and cooking oil were also greenback in the afternoon, not far off the On Monday, Erdogan insisted that his
value in the first months. food and consumer goods rising year-on- capped earlier this year. historic lows of more than 18 seen in De- government was opposed to higher interest
year by over 10 percent. cember. rates even as inflation in the country soars
The Association of Natural Rubber Pro- Since February the energy crisis and Rus- to its highest level in nearly 25 years.
ducing Countries (ANRPC) forecast that the Hungary’s central bank MNB said that sia’s war in Ukraine have fuelled rapid price “The pressure continues to mount on
global rubber demand will increase in the household inflation expectations also increases in food markets across Europe. Turkish lira,” said Forex.com analyst, Fawad “This government will not hike interest
time ahead due to loosened travel restric- “showed unusually high volatility”. Razaqzada, in a note to clients. rates. On the contrary, it will reduce them,”
tions and the reopening of borders by coun- Last month Orban also blamed the Erdogan said.
tries, helping to resume economic activities, To fight inflation and steady the forint “sanctions policy in Brussels” for stoking in- “President Tayyip Erdogan has once
it added. – Bernama currency that has been plunging against the flation before levying windfall taxes on the again vowed to continue slashing interest Official data showed that inflation in
euro the MNB has raised its base interest banking, energy, and airline sectors among rates despite annual inflation running at Turkey hit 73.5 percent in May, the highest
others. – AFP level since 1998.– AFP

foreign closing report Markets hit by inflation fears, eyes on ECB

HONG KONG: Most equity markets fell Meanwhile, White House Press Secre- and consumption that will eventually Eyes are now on the European Central the yen sat at two-decade lows owing
Thursday as a rally in oil ramped up in- tary Karine Jean-Pierre said officials ex- drive their respective economies into re- Bank’s policy meeting later in the day to widening monetary policies of the
flation fears, with top officials warning pect Friday’s keenly awaited consumer cession and send stocks tumbling. and the release of US inflation data Fri-
of more pain to come, while focus turns price index will be “elevated”. day, where it is expected to begin wind- United States and Japan, which shows no
to a meeting of the European Central “So until we reach peak inflation, ing down its massive bond-buying pro- signs of lifting rates. Mumbai, Jakarta
Bank. The comment lifted expectations that which will trigger a less hawkish Fed and gramme and signal a rate hike is in the and Bangkok also edged up.
the Federal Reserve will stick to its hawk- lower recession odds, it could be a pipeline.
Buyers on Wall Street were in retreat ish path and hike interest rates by half a gloomy summer for global stock pick- London, Paris and Frankfurt were all
again after data showed US crude and point for at least three more meetings ers.” In Asian trade, Hong Kong dropped, down in the morning.
gasoline stockpiles sank, just as the sum- this year as it tries to bring down infla- even as tech firms continued to benefit
mer driving season begins and a leading tion from four-decade highs. He added that prices were expected to from hopes that China’s crackdown was Investors were jarred by a report from
Opec member warned demand would rise further for now as China emerges almost over, while Shanghai, Sydney, the Organisation for Economic Co-oper-
surge further as China moves to reopen. Analysts said investors were unlikely from months of lockdown, a sentiment Seoul, Singapore, Taipei, Manila and ation and Development, which said it
to get any reprieve until crude—a key that United Arab Emirates Energy Minis- Wellington were also in the red. had cut its 2022 growth outlook to three
Adding to the gloom was the OECD’s driver of inflation since Russia’s invasion ter Suhail Al-Mazrouei agreed with. percent—from 4.5 percent predicted in
sharp downward revision of its global of Ukraine—was brought under control. Traders were nervous about news that December—owing to the Ukraine war.
growth outlook and doubling of its infla- “With the pace of consumption we officials in Shanghai will lock down a dis-
tion forecast. “A pullback in crude would be crucial have, we are nowhere near the peak be- trict of 2.7 million people Saturday to It also doubled its inflation estimate
for any prolonged risk rally, given impli- cause China is not back yet,” he told a conduct mass coronavirus testing, high- to 8.5 percent, a 34-year high.
The glum mood was only slightly off- cations for inflation expectations,” said conference Wednesday. “China will come lighting the problems they have in run-
set by ongoing optimism that Beijing’s SPI Asset Management’s Stephen Innes. with more consumption.” ning an economy while chasing their “The world is set to pay a hefty price
tech crackdown was close to an end. zero-Covid strategy. for Russia’s war against Ukraine,” wrote
“And for the central bank fraternity in- And OANDA’s Jeffrey Halley said diffi- the OECD’s chief economist and deputy
Both main crude contracts edged tent on frontloading rates, chapter two culties monitoring Iran’s nuclear compli- There was little reaction to news that secretary-general Laurence Boone.
down but held most gains after jumping of the current playbook reads that ag- ance meant a nuclear deal with Iran— China’s exports surged last month.
more than two percent Wednesday to gressive tightening risks a material de- and the release of its crude onto world And Anna Han, at Wells Fargo Securi-
three-month highs after figures showed cline in housing, consumer confidence, markets—was “as far away as ever”. Tokyo, however, was marginally up as ties, told Bloomberg Television: “Our
the biggest US storage depot had seen a view is that the chance of recession by the
big fall in reserves last week, suggesting end of 2023 is 40 percent or so.” – AFP
elevated prices were not deterring peo-
ple from driving.

14 Business YOUR LOC AL VOICE I FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2022 dailyexpress

n 10 MOST ACTIVE STOCKS Petronas assigns

TURNOVER hIgh LOW L/dONE UP/dOWN
(UNITS) (SEN) (SEN)
COUNTER (SEN) (SEN)
33.5 29.0
yEWLEE 252,309,400 17.0 14.0 30.5 +1.5 10pc of capex SAhAM AMANAh SAbAh
dyNACIA 226,784,100 1.5 0.5 14.5 UNCh for clean energy (MANAgER’S PRICES fOR JUNE 08)
EAh 151,694,700 91.5 71.0 1.0 -0.5
LgMS 126,490,500 8.0 7.0 71.5 -13.0 bUyINg: 0.2929
gPACKET 73,161,400 11.5 10.0 7.0 -0.5 SELLINg: 0.2929
SERbAdK 51,545,700 123.0 117.0 10.5 -1.0 NAV: 0.2929
TOPgLOV 51,312,400 10.0 9.0 122.0 +4.0
TAWIN 48,676,100 24.5 19.0 9.5 -0.5 n gold prices
hSI-hA8 46,974,600 9.5 8.5 22.0 -0.5
yONgTAI 44,522,600 9.0 +0.5 THE physical price of gold as at 5pm stood
at RM252.65 per gramme, up 13 sen from
n bURSA SCOREbOARd KUALA LUMPUR: Petroliam Nasional Bhd On the current soaring crude oil prices, RM252.52 at 5pm Thursday. – Bernama
(Petronas) has set aside a higher capital Liza said Petronas remains prudent in
UP dOWN UNChANgEd TRAdEd expenditure of nearly RM60 billion for the terms of predicting the crude oil prices n CLOSINg INdICES
financial year ending Dec 31, 2022 and would stick to the fundamental price
CONSUMER PROd & SERV 41 75 64 180 (Fy2022), of which 10 per cent will be of US$50-60 per barrel (US$1=RM4.39) in FBMEMAS 10,841.60 ( - 91.31 )
INd-PROd & SERVICES 54 113 70 237 spent on non-traditional spaces such as the long run.
CONSTRUCTION 17 23 20 60 specialty chemicals and solar energy to FBMKLCI 1,509.71 ( - 14.15 )
TEChNOLOgy 13 28 9 50 achieve its net-zero carbon emissions tar- “That is the basis of how we sanction
SPAC 0 0 get by 2050. our projects, therefore, the projects should CONSUMER PRODUCTS 579.13 ( - 2.94 )
fINANCIAL SERVICES 6 0 10 0 be robust regardless of the oil price volatil-
PROPERTy 29 15 36 31 Group chief financial officer (CFO) Liza ity. INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS 194.04 ( - 2.22 )
PLANTATION 4 32 4 97 Mustapha said the 10 per cent allocation is
REIT 8 30 7 38 the national oil company’s inaugural “If the prices go up, like what Goldman CONSTRUCTION 160.72 ( - 1.72 )
CLOSEd ENd fUNd 0 3 1 18 capex for clean energy spaces. Sachs Group, Inc. expected that Brent
ENERgy 7 0 13 1 crude would average over US$140 per bar- FINANCIAL SERVICES 16,521.70 ( - 57.39 )
hEALTh CARE 8 10 1 30 “Previously, I think there was never a rel, we just need to be agile enough to cap-
TELECOMMUNICATIONS/MEdIA 3 5 3 14 plan on what rate it should be (for the ture the upside while the upside is still ENERGY 801.28 ( - 3.15 )
TRANSPORTATION & LOgISTICS 5 10 12 16 clean energy segment) because there was there,” she said.
UTILITIES 1 15 7 32 no allocation from the top, so it didn’t re- TELECOMMUNICATIONS 581.06 ( - 6.48 )
STRCWARR 82 4 57 12 ally take off. Meanwhile, Liza agreed that the weak-
ACE-MKT 28 163 77 302 ening ringgit against the greenback, cou- HEALTH CARE 1,857.10 ( - 0.11 )
bONd&LOAN 3 70 0 175 “So, we need to deliberate in terms of pled with the high crude oil prices, had
ETf 5 1 1 4 our capital allocation decision, and set it given a double bonanza for the oil and gas TRANSPORTATION 856.24 ( - 6.53 )
LEAP-MKT 1 3 2 9 aside... because if we just leave it and let giant thus far.
1 4 them go with the flow, then we will be one PROPERTY 669.90 ( - 1.34 )
315 394 year behind (from achieving the target) all Moving forward in Fy2022, she expects
601 1,310 over again,” she said at a virtual MIDF Con- Petronas to continue registering a triple- PLANTATION 7,665.37 ( - 146.40 )
versations session with MIDF group man- digit growth in earnings, tracking Q1
aging director Datuk Charon Mokhzani Fy2022 growth that saw the net profit FBMSHA 11,108.70 ( - 124.60 )
Thursday. surging 154.15 per cent to RM23.44 billion
from RM9.22 billion in the same period FBMACE 5,169.94 ( - 64.16 )
On the RM60 billion capex, Liza said it last year.
was doubled from the RM30 billion in TECHNOLOGY 68.57 ( - 0.42 )
Fy2021 due to the catch-up and return of On the Pengerang Integrated Complex,
n bURSA dERIVATIVES ExChANgE economic activities. Liza said the 50:50 joint venture between n INTERbANK RATES
Petronas and Saudi Aramco had resumed
KUALA LUMPUR COMPOSITE INdEx fUTURES She said the capex would be utilised for operations, and both companies had been KUALA LUMPUR INTERbANK
CONTRACT CLOSINg: JUNE 9 ongoing and new projects, of which half of working closely together, especially to- OffER RATES: JUNE 9
it being spent on domestic projects while wards the start-up of the refinery and
CONTRACT VOLUME OPEN OPEN hIgh LOW LAST SETTLE the remaining for overseas projects. petrochemical businesses. – Bernama 1M 2M 3M 6M 9M 12M
2.15 2.24 2.27 2.43 - 2.53

MONThS INTEREST TRAdEd PRC SIbOR (S$) SIbOR (US$) hIbOR (hK$)
1M 0.26768
Jun-22 8,539 39,600 1521.0 1524.0 1506.0 1508.0 1508.0 Proton targets 2,000 X70 monthly sales 2M 0.50738
Jul-22 133 343 1520.0 1524.0 1507.0 1508.5 1508.5 3M 0.89994
Sep-22 81 538 1512.0 1514.5 1499.0 1500.0 1500.0 6M 1.64625
dec-22 27 93 1515.0 1515.0 1500.0 1500.5 1500.5 12M 2.54655

3-MONTh KLIbOR fUTURES CLOSINg: JUNE 9 KUALA LUMPUR: Proton Holdings Bhd is ing that the supply chain is getting better
targeting to sell about 2,000 units of the and we are monitoring on a daily basis.
MONTh OPEN hIgh LOW SETTLE VOL OPEN 2022 Proton X70, driven by overwhelming
PRICE demand for the variant. “For production, with the locally-as-
POSITION sembled engine, we want to ensure consis-
Deputy chief executive officer Roslan tent supply to our production to fulfil the
JUN-22 -- - 97.23 - - Abdullah said for production capacity bookings,” he said. n RINggIT WATCh
JULy-22 -- - 97.23 - - amid chip supply issues, the national car-
AUg-22 -- - 97.23 - - maker is aiming to produce around 3,000 For spare parts, with the improved sup- ThE ringgit rose against the US dollar at the
SEP-22 -- - 97.23 - - units per month. ply chain and economic activities back to close on Thursday, ahead of the release of
dEC-22 -- - 97.23 - - normal, Roslan said Proton has increased the United States’ consumer price index (US
MAR-22 -- - 97.23 - - “If there were a higher demand, we spare parts stocks and ensuring that the CPI) on friday, said an analyst.
JUN-22 -- - 97.23 - - would be able to meet the booking. For dealers also have adequate stocks for all
SEP-23 -- - 97.23 - - this model, we expect a waiting period of Proton models. At 6 pm, the local currency appreciated
dEC-23 -- - 97.23 - - about two months,” he told a virtual media to 4.3420/3940 against the greenback from
MAR-23 -- - 97.23 - - briefing on the new model launch Thurs- Meanwhile, Roslan said Proton will re- Wednesday’s close of 4.3930/3960.
JUN-23 -- - 97.23 - - day. frain from raising prices of its vehicles ex-
SEP-23 -- - 97.23 - - cept for the new X70 and the recently- SPI Asset Management managing part-
dEC-24 -- - 97.23 - - The 2022 X70 is priced from RM93,900 launched Saga amid adverse production ner Stephen Innes said the crude oil prices
MAR-24 -- - 97.23 - - to RM121,800 for Peninsular Malaysia and cost increase. were still cushioning the ringgit to a degree,
JUN-24 -- - 97.23 - - RM95,900 to RM123,800 for East Malaysia. despite worries about global economic slow-
SEP-24 -- - 97.23 - - He said the carmaker would try to ab- down.
MAR-25 -- - 97.23 - - Roslan said the company is also experi- sorb rising production costs as much as it
JUN-25 -- - 97.23 - - encing an improvement in its supply could. “An expectedly tranquil session (in the
SEP-25 -- - 97.23 - - chain, as the country moves towards the currency market) ahead of tomorrow’s crit-
dEC-25 -- - 97.23 - - endemic phase of Covid-19 and the overall “For the past two years, due to the pan- ical US CPI data, which is likely to signal if
MAR-26 -- - 97.23 - - stable economic situation in China. demic, we have been absorbing a substan- the US federal Reserve needs to hike inter-
JUN-26 -- - 97.23 - - tial amount of components price increase. est more aggressively or not, if inflation re-
“Since early May, we have been observ- – Bernama mains sticky within the report,” he told
TOTAL TURNOVER : NIL LOTS bernama.
Furniweb eyes all of ESGL’s equity interest
Meanwhile, the ringgit was traded mostly
TOTAL OPEN INTEREST : NIL CTRS KUALA LUMPUR: PRG Holdings Bhd’s 54.19 The group noted that it intends to mit- lower against a basket of major currencies.
per cent-owned subsidiary, Furniweb igate its reliance on its current principal
bURSA MALAySIA dERIVATIVES ExChANgE: JUNE 9 Holdings Ltd has entered into a condi- activities by diversifying its business to in- The local note rose against the british
ThE CRUdE PALM OIL fUTURES CLOSINg (ALL PRCS ARE IN RM/MT) tional share sale agreement with Energy clude energy efficiency businesses pound to 5.4992/5017 from Thursday’s close
Solution Global Ltd (ESGL) to acquire its through the proposed acquisition, while of 5.5027/5064 but declined against the Sin-
dEL OPEN hIgh LOW LAST SETTLE VOLUME OPEN remaining 62.75 per cent equity interest ESGL would be a wholly-owned subsidiary gapore dollar to 3.1939/1956 from
MONTh (RM) (RM) (RM) for RM31.42 million. of Furniweb upon completion of the ac- 3.1928/1952 Wednesday.
JUN-22 6846 6846 6580 6600 (RM) POSIITON quisition.
JUL-22 6697 6697 6379 6454 In a filing with Bursa Malaysia Thurs- It slipped against the Japanese yen to
AUg-22 6485 6485 6151 6208 day, PRG, which is involved in the manu- “The proposed acquisition is part of the 3.2896/2914 from 3.2837/2862 and depreci-
SEP-22 6303 6312 6001 6057 facturing of webbings, furniture compo- group’s long-term strategy to venture into ated against the euro to 4.7060/7082 from
OCT-22 6213 6213 5926 5975 nents and the property sector, said the the energy efficiency business and im- 4.7027/7059 previously. – bernama
NOV-22 6152 6152 5883 5948 purchase consideration shall be satisfied prove the financial position of PRG group
dEC-22 6099 6124 5864 5926 through cash and the issuance of new or- in the long-term when the acquisition is
JAN-23 6063 6071 5845 5908 dinary shares in Furniweb. completed,” it said. – Bernama
fEb-23 6063 6063 5849 5894
N/A 298 2,149

N/A 5,023 28,653 n COCOA n ExChANgE RATES

N/A 28,912 82,589 dAILy dEALER PURChASE PRICE Of COCOA ExChANgE RATES ISSUEd by MALAyAN bANKINg bhd: JUNE 9
bEANS QUOTEd by ThE MALAySIAN COCOA
N/A 14,008 56,143 SELLINg bUyINg bUyINg
bOARd ON ThURSdAy, JUNE 9 2022 TT/Od TT Od
4.4600
N/A 6,375 25,980 SMC 1 SMC 2 SMC 3 1 US dollar 3.2220 4.3270 4.3170
1 Australian dollar 3.2380 3.0950 3.0790
N/A 5,281 28,312 hIgh LOW hIgh LOW hIgh LOW hIgh LOW 1 brunei dollar 3.5480 3.1460 3.1380
1 Canadian dollar 4.7840 3.4540 3.4420
N/A 3083 15,507 TAWAU 125 125 7050 6950 6850 6800 – – 1 Euro 2.8850 4.6300 4.6100
– – 1 New Zealand dollar N/A 2.7790 2.7630
N/A 2380 18,922 TENOM 120 120 7050 6950 6850 6800 – – 1 Papua N guinea Kina 3.2380 N/A N/A
– – 1 Singapore dollar 5.5990 3.1460 3.1380
N/A 934 5,055 MUAR –– – – –– – – 1 Sterling Pound 4.5410 5.4230 5.4030
– – 1 Swiss franc 122.8300 4.4380 4.4230
TOTAL OPEN POSITION : 279,152 CTRS JERANTUT – – – – –– – – 100 UAE dirham 4.8790 116.4900 116.2900
TOTAL TURN OVER : 68,899 LOTS – – 100 bangladesh Taka 66.7000 4.5780 4.3780
MARKET TONE : LOWER RAUb – – 7350 7350 7150 7150 100 Chinese Renminbi 65.9300 64.2000 N/A
100 danish Krone 57.4300 60.6800 60.4800
KUChINg – – 6550 6450 6350 6300 100 hongkong dollar 5.8400 54.5800 54.3800
100 Indian Rupee 0.0318 5.4800 5.2800
SARIKEI – – 6550 6450 6350 6300 100 Indonesian Rupiah 3.3210 0.0288 0.0238
100 Japanese yen 16.1000 3.2170 3.2070
MPOb PALM OIL PRICES (RM/MT): JUNE 9 NOTE : PRELIMINARy PRICES UP TO SIbU – – 6550 6450 6350 6300 100 New Taiwan dollar 48.2900 N/A N/A
4.30 P.M. NT – NO TRANSACTION LOCAL 100 Norwegian Krone 2.2700 44.4100 44.2100
JUN JUL AUg MALAySIA CPO PRICE TRAdEd EASIER AfTER 100 Pakistan Rupee 8.5400 2.1200 1.9200
INdONESIA bEgAN A SChEME AIMEd TO 100 Philippine Peso 123.5400 8.0500 7.8500
CPO dELd 6,666.50 NT NT ACCELERATE ExPORTS TO RE-ENTER ThE gLObAL 100 Qatar Riyal 120.2100 117.2800 117.0800
PALM OIL MARKET ANd WEAKER SOyAbEAN OIL 100 Saudi Riyal 30.2400 114.1100 113.9100
PK Ex-MILL NT NT NT PRICES. CPO dELIVERy PRICES TRAdEd bETWEEN n RUbbER 100 South Africa Rand 1.3000 27.3200 27.1200
100 Sri Lanka Rupee 46.7900 1.1600 0.9600
CPKO dELd NT NT NT RM6,530/TONNE ANd RM6,720/TONNE. SMR CLOSINg PRICES (SEN/Kg): JUNE 9 100 Swedish Krona 13.5000 42.6300 42.4300
PK NO TRAdE. – bERNAMA TONE Of MARKET: QUIETLy STEAdy 100 Thai baht 11.9700 11.5700
Rbd P. OIL (fOb) NT NT NT

Rbd P. OLEIN (fOb) NT NT NT JULy SELLER’S OffER PRICE SEN/Kg US CENTS/Kg

Rbd P. STEARIN (fOb) NT NT NT

dAILy ffb REfERENCE PRICE SUMMARy SMR CV 1135.00 / 262.60
by REgION (RM/TONNE) JUNE 9 SMR L 1125.00 / 260.30
SMR 5 741.50 / 171.55
dATE NORTh SOUTh CENTRAL EAST COAST SAbAh* SARAWAK* SMR 10 731.50 / 169.25
SMR 20 729.50 / 168.80
gRAdE gRAdE gRAdE gRAdE gRAdE gRAdE

RM/ 1% OER 72.26 72.70 72.60 72.24 65.82 66.95

Note : OER - Oil Extraction Rate (Kadar Perahan Minyak) * Sandakan, Lahad datu and Tawau CENTRIfUgEd LATEx: NOMINAL LOCAL PRICE (ISO 2004)
NT - No Trade ** Miri and bintulu. SEN/KILO (WET): SELLERS LATEx IN bULK: 669.00
Ph - Public holiday

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16 Egypt’s tanoura puts spin on dervish tradition 17

Goldblum takes one more British-Portuguese artist Rego dies

bite out of ‘Jurassic World’ LONDON: The celebrated British-Por-
tuguese artist Paula Rego has died aged 87
N EW YORK: There is only one per- Goldblum, an accomplished pianist, says halted in 2020 due to the pandemic. When in London, her representative the Victoria
son who, in the middle of a mas- Miro gallery said.
sive dystopic dinosaur movie, can his band might soon record), Carly Si- shooting restarted, the studio rented out a
utter a line like “That’s bananas” with just A statement said she “died peacefully
the right timing and inflection. mon’s “Let the River Run,” the movie hotel in England near Pinewood Studios this morning after a short illness at home
in north London surrounded by her fam-
For almost three decades, off and on, “Working Girl,” Mark Harris’ Mike Nichols for cast and crew. ily.”
Jeff Goldblum has played Dr. Ian Malcolm
with particular Goldblumian panache. biography and a white-water rafting trip Goldblum would sometimes play the “Our heartfelt thoughts are with her
children Nick, Cas and Victoria Willing,
As the stylish chaos theorist of the on the Kern River. piano there with his castmates and Trevor- and her grandchildren and great-grand-
“Jurassic Park” and “Jurassic World” films, children.”
Goldblum is voice of reason and comedy “Water is life, isn’t it?” says Goldblum. row – “musicales and hootenanny’s of one
relief in one, an auger of nature’s unpre- Rego, who was born near Lisbon on Jan-
dictability who can’t help marveling at see- “If they ever wanted to drop the Goldblum kind or another,” Goldblum says. Dern uary 26, 1935 and moved to Britain in the
ing his theories in action, even if that poses early 1950s, attended the prestigious Slade
immediate danger to himself. and just go with River Joe, that sounds posted one video of her, Neill and Gold- School of Fine Art.

It’s one of the 69-year-old actor’s best- evocative to me, that sounds like a good blum singing the Beatles’ “Blackbird.” In the 1960s, she exhibited with the
known characters. yet in even big movies London Group of artists, including Frank
like “Jurassic Park” and “Independence character. “He’s a beautiful man,” says Trevorrow. Auerbach and David Hockney.
Day,” Goldblum has such a singular man-
ner and much-imitated tempo that he’s Or Charlie Ocean. I like both of those. “We would have really thoughtful conver- She was known for figurative, emotion-
never been particularly defined by those ally charged paintings and prints based on
roles. Nothing wrong with Goldblum, but if they sations about his perspective on where storybooks, often reflecting feminism and
Portuguese folk tales.
It’s more that Goldblum, in putting his want to change it, fine with me.” we’re at.
own idiosyncratic spin on them, marks the Last year, Tate Britain held a major ret-
characters, rather than the other way Either through experience (Goldblum’s There was a depth to it all, honestly, rospective of her work, hailing her as “an
around. Life finds a way in “Jurassic Park,” uncompromising artist of extraordinary
and so does Goldblum. early films included two with the improv- when it comes to the experience of making imaginative power”.

In Colin Trevorrow’s “Jurassic World: isational Robert Altman, “a dipsy doodle the film and going through pandemic to- “She has revolutionised the way in
Dominion, ” opens in theatres on Thurs- which women are represented,” the Lon-
day, Goldblum – along with original cast of an artist,” he says) or practice (Gold- gether.” don gallery said. Rego poses with her DBE (Dame Com-
members Laura Dern and Sam Neill – re-
turns to close out the franchise’s second blum credits acting teacher Sandy Meisner For the “Jurassic World: Dominion” cast One series of pastels she made in 1998 mander of the Order of the British Empire).
trilogy of films in a sprawling adventure after the failure of a referendum to legalise
set in a near future where dinosaurs have with instilling in him “a continuity of dig- and filmmakers, making a movie about abortion in Portugal had a huge impact in “I would struggle to think of a signifi-
spread across the world, as has ecological her traditionally strongly Catholic home- cant painter, particularly in Britain, where
imbalance and a plague of giant locusts. ging”), Goldblum has arrived at his unique nature’s resistance to humankind’s med- land, ultimately helping to shift public I can’t see a connection to Paula,” she said.
opinion to allow terminations under cer-
For Goldblum, the son of a doctor and cadence and perpetual state of curiosity. dling during the pandemic took on real- tain circumstances in a second referen- “Paula takes you to uncomfortable
host of the Disney+ series “The World Ac- dum in 2007. places – Jung called it the shadow. They are
cording to Jeff Goldblum,” the subjects “At the beginning of the day, I remind world resonance. taboo areas, where love and cruelty touch
and themes of the movie dovetail with The series portrayed women after ille- each other, and our drives and fears live.”
some of his own curiosities and interests myself: free association, stream of con- As in the movie, the world might be gal terminations. She also depicted hu-
in how we might, he says, “upgrade our man trafficking and female genital muti- “This is a national loss,” said Portuguese
stewardship of the planet.” What does sciousness, perceptual readiness and then ending but Goldblum is still there keeping lation. President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa in a
Goldblum, the movies’ resident chaoti- statement, hailing a “very complete” artist
cian, think of our increasingly tumultuous openness,” says Goldblum. the spirits up. Another 1990s series of work, entitled of “great international repute.”
times? Dog Women, also brought to the fore fem-
“This whole business of acting and mu- “What else can we do?” says Goldblum. inine capacity to rise above suffering and Portugal’s Minister of Culture Pedro
“I don’t know anything about what I’m oppression, nurturing within themselves Adao e Silva described Rego as “the most
talking about. But let’s utter the word ‘en- sic seems to be, if nothing else, an invita- “Being a Sandy Meisner devotee, I’m a ro- a survival instinct. international of artists” his country has
tropy’ and ‘systems’ and how things break produced, as the government prepared to
down,” Goldblum says, speaking from tion toward opening up. Opening yourself mantic about the ensemble credo and syn- Elena Crippa, the curator of the Tate ex- decree an official period of mourning.
London. hibition, told the BBC in 2021 that she saw
up in both directions. Not only to what’s ergy and, like this movie depicts, what ed- Rego’s influence in the work of most fe- Rego, who was married to the British
“Before the butterfly comes out of the male painters. artist Victor Willing until his death in
chrysalis, the caterpillar has some convul- around you in reception but then in your ucated, smart and deeply caring people 1988, received numerous honours in Por-
sions, chaotic convulsions. But it’s not tugal and Britain.
death, necessarily. It’s the onset of trans- giving back, reacting and offering some- can do – even a few of them –
formation.” She was made a dame by Queen Eliza-
thing.” together at a crucial beth II in 2010. A museum to her work
Satisfied that he’s perhaps arrived at a opened outside Lisbon in 2009. – AFP
kernel of truth, Goldblum concludes, “Hey, After co-starring in “Jurassic Park” and moment.
what about that?”
its 1997 sequel, “The Lost World,” Gold- They can even
Chaos and harmony feature promi-
nently in most conversations with Gold- blum returned to Ian Malcolm in 2018's sometimes de-
blum, an ever-riffing, cosmically attuned
raconteur. “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” dur- feat the forces of

He tends to speak as if narrating his ing which his character testifies to the ignorance, cor-
brain’s inner-workings in real time, arriv-
ing now and then at ideas worth pausing US Congress. ruption and
to savor and existential epiphanies that
delight him. Malcolm recommends letting the ex- greed, and

One question, for example, about ploding volcano determine the fate of keep the
whether his sons’ names – River Joe and
Charlie Ocean – suggest some ecological the dinosaurs on Isla Nublar. Gold- homo sapi-
bent sends Goldblum on a jag about ocean
environmental health, fundraising for blum relished it. ens ball mov-
Oceana, the song “Moon River” (which
“I was full of juice,” he says. “I was in ing along a Disney pulls blockbuster from French cinemas

this froth of fun, which I sometimes get little more.

in.” Maybe.” – AP

Trevorrow, who has co-written the tril- PARIS: Disney will not release blockbuster platforms from undermining its large cin-
animation “Strange World” in French cin- ema network and the TV stations – notably
ogy and directed the first and third install- emas, it said, in protest against the coun- Canal Plus – that finance many of its films
try’s strict streaming rules. and get a shorter wait for prime releases.
ments, first worked with Goldblum on a
Under French law, the company’s The National Federation of French Cin-
“Jurassic World” Super Bowl ad streaming platform, Disney+, would have emas said it “protested with the greatest
to wait 17 months to show the movie after vigour against Disney’s desire to deprive
for Jeep. Goldblum wasn’t its release in cinemas, which had been due the French of its Christmas animated film.”
in November. Disney told AFP it would in-
what he expected. stead send “Strange World” straight to The debate over how long to wait be-
streaming and skip cinemas entirely, con- tween cinema and streaming releases has
“you think that he’s firming reports by movie website Deadline also been fierce in Hollywood – though
and French paper Les Echos. with much shorter delays being consid-
purely improvisational ered. After trying various strategies at the
Helene Etzi, Disney France president, height of the Covid-19 pandemic, the US
and maybe even a loose told Les Echos that France’s rules were “un- industry has settled on 45 days as the opti-
fair, constraining and poorly adapted to mum gap.
canon,” says Trevorrow. audience demands.”
Scarlett Johansson sued Disney last year
“But on this movie, I’d “Strange World” is one of its most-an- for loss of earnings after it released “Black
ticipated releases of the year, with Jake Widow” simultaneously to cinemas and
just see him walking Gyllenhaal voicing the lead character in streamers. Director Denis Villeneuve said
the English version of the fantasy adven- the same move by Warner Bros for his sci-
out on the garden at ture tale. fi blockbuster “Dune” showed “absolutely
no love for cinema”. – AFP
the hotel we were France has tried to prevent streaming

staying in going

over his lines

again and again

and coming in

and delivering

a very precise,

considered

perform-

ance.”

Produc- Goldblum poses for a portrait to
tion on promote the film “Jurassic World Domin-
“Jurassic ion” at the Universal Studios Lot in Los
World: Do- Angeles. (Pic: Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP)
minion” was

Foo Fighters to Spotify aims for a billion users by 2030

play Hawkins NEW yORK: Audio streaming platform While in recent quarters the company’s Test your logic skills with the Su Do Ku puzzle. The rules are simple: each of the smaller grids
Spotify said it is aiming to have one billion gross margin (revenue minus costs di- should contain the number 1 to 9, and in the large grid each row and column should contain the
tribute shows users by 2030 as well as an annual revenue rectly related to its work) has hovered
of $100 billion in a decade. around 26 per cent, Ek said his goal was to number 1 to 9. These puzzle vary in difficulty and this is an easy one.
NEW yORK: Foo Fighters will play a pair of reach 40 per cent also within ten years.
tribute concerts in honour of the band’s Co-founder and CEO Daniel Ek, speak-
late drummer Taylor Hawkins this fall. ing at an investor day event in New york, The company is also aiming for an op-
said the ambitious goal could be achieved erating margin (sales minus all costs be-
The first show in London will take place in part through an expansion of Spotify’s fore interest and taxes) of 20 per cent, a
September 3, with a second staging slated portfolio of podcasts and audiobooks, figure implying the firm would have be-
for September 27 in Los Angeles. while making the platform a one-stop come clearly profitable, which is not the
shop for content creators. case today.
The 50-year-old Hawkins was found
dead in a hotel in Bogota shortly before a “As the world’s creator platform, we will In recent quarters, the online audio
planned performance on March 25. Dave provide the infrastructure and resources platform – now present in 183 countries
Grohl – the former Nirvana drummer who that will enable 50 million artists and cre- and territories – has fluctuated between a
founded Foo Fighters – along with Nate ators to grow and manage their own busi- modestly positive and slightly negative
Mendel, Chris Shiflett, Pat Smear and Rami nesses, monetize their work, and effec- operating margin.
Jaffee will participate in the concerts. tively promote it,” said Ek.
Spotify has invested more than $1 bil-
“My deepest thanks and admiration go The Sweden-based, New york-listed lion in acquiring notable podcasters as
out to the global Foo Fighters community company reported 9.6 billion euros ($10.9 well as building a fully integrated podcast
and Taylor’s fans far and wide for the out- billion) in revenue for 2021, meaning it platform, from production to advertising
pouring of love each and every one of you would need a nearly tenfold increase to hit management, to make it the world leader
have shown our beloved Taylor,” wrote the the mark set out Wednesday by Ek. in the sector.
late artist’s wife, Alison Hawkins, in a state-
ment posted on social media. It also had 422 million users at the end of Last year, Spotify also bought the major
the first quarter of 2022, making it by far the audio book producer and distributor
“your kindness has been an invaluable world’s most frequented audio platform. Findaway. – AFP
comfort for my family and me during this
time of unimaginable grief.” Preliminary tox- Australian PM says cabinet to (Solution below) QUOTABLE QUOTES
icology tests found that Hawkins had drugs
including opioids in his system before he address KFC ‘cabbage-gate’ solution ‘When you
died, but Colombian investigators did not
specify whether the mix caused his death. SyDNEy: Australia’s prime minister joked prices. come to a
he would huddle with top officials Thurs- A single head of iceberg lettuce that
As part of one of the world’s most influ- day to discuss the soaring cost of lettuce roadblock,
ential and critically lauded alternative and local KFCs’ decision to replace the ver- once sold for about $2 now goes for close
rock bands, Hawkins was known for his dant leaf with a cabbage mix on their to $8 in Sydney and Melbourne. take a detour’
on-stage charisma and classic rock-in- Zinger Burgers.
spired beats, which he once said were in- As a result, KFC told Australian cus- – barbara bush
fluenced by legends like Phil Collins and Dubbing the fast-food chain’s decision tomers it would reduce the lettuce in its
Queen’s Roger Taylor. “crazy”, centre-left leader Anthony Al- products in favour of a 50-50 lettuce-cab-
banese quipped the situation had become bage mix.
The Foo Fighters celebrated their 25th a national “crisis”.
anniversary last year in a pandemic-de- “Cabbage isn’t the same as lettuce.
layed tour and had most recently pro- Lettuce prices have soared by as much That’s just wrong,” Albanese told Sydney’s
duced “Studio 666,” a rock-and-roll horror as 300 per cent in Australian cities thanks KIIS FM radio.
movie. – AFP to recent flooding and high global fuel
“I’ll put it on the list for the Cabinet
meeting today. Cabbage-gate.” – AFP

16 People & Places YOUR LOCAL VOICE FRI DAY, JUNE 10, 2022 dailyexpress

Egypt’s tanoura aries Mar 20 - april 18
puts spin on
BEING a quick-thinking and fast-moving fire
dervish tradition sign, you’ll often make, then remake, plans
several times before anything can be regarded
The dervishes perform acrobatics as they spin, throwing their skirts above their heads before they C AIRO: In a 500-year-old stone theatre in the Egyptian capital, two as final. Not only is that the case now, you
catch them midair, folding and unfolding the flag of their Sufi order, their spirals never ceasing. young dervishes spin ceaselessly. Slowly, then all at once, they are may need to abandon what only recently
consumed in a flurry of vivid fabrics. seemed exciting options for sudden develop-
POPEYE Born into a lineage of whirling dervishes, Mohamed Adel, 20, takes ments. Explain to others, but keep it brief. DR
great pride in the uniquely Egyptian interpretation of the centuries-old recent/recently.
BLONDIE ritual known colloquially as “tanoura”, or skirt in Arabic.
taurus apr 19 - May 19
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN “I choose the colours and the shapes that are sewn into the skirts,” Adel
said, pointing to the folds of his purple skirt with green and yellow ap- ONLY days ago, you’d have sworn you’d never
pliques moments before stepping on stage to perform at a folk art festival. alter certain longstanding arrangements. Not
only do they work well, you’re a bit sentimental
The kaleidoscopic performance is a world away from the Unesco-listed about these. Still, recent developments are
whirling dervishes of Turkey, who trace their origins to the teachings of forcing you to rethink these, if not consider
Sufi poet and mystic Jalal al-Din Rumi. bringing them to an end. For now, explore your
options. You’ll soon know exactly what to do.
Distinguished by their white robes, camel-wool hats and fealty to as-
cetic Sufi spiritualism, the ceremonies in Turkey bear only a fleeting re- geMini May 20 - Jun 20
semblance to the psychedelic performances popular in Egypt.
YOU’RE tempted to sidestep an issue you
Sufis in Egypt, who number more than 15 million, with nearly 80 dif- dread even mentioning, but know is important
ferent orders, adopted the ritual, progressively adding colours and to others. There’s a secret. It’s to gather all the
rhythms, turning the spiritual practice into a folkloric art in its own facts you need beforehand. Then, even more
right. Every time it is the same: Adel steps into a counter-clockwise twirl. important, raise the matter in question when
the mood is relaxed. You’ll be amazed, and re-
As his skirts bloom, he raises his right arm lieved, how well things go.
to the sky, to receive divine blessing, and
reaches his left arm to the ground, deliv- cancer June 21 - Jul 21
ering the blessing to the public.
JUDGING by the current unsettled and, in
Then he picks up the pace. many cases, confusing planetary setup, even
His steps grow faster, and he unties the seemingly simple plans aren’t lasting the way
cords that hold his different skirts to- you hoped they would. Actually, this is for the
gether, raising one high above his head. best. Within days events as sudden as they are
The topmost tanoura represents the welcome won’t just change things, they’ll be-
sky, the one below the earth. gin a cycle of thrilling new developments.
As he spins the first above his head
while the other forms an undulating disc leo Jul 22 - aug 21
around his waist, he recounts the story of
genesis, and how the sky and Earth were AS an energetic fire sign, you’d rather plunge
separated. in and make things happen than wait for an
This rendition is no small feat, with opportunity to pave the way. However, you’ve
each skirt weighing nearly 10 kilograms. If no idea where or how to begin. Ironically, the
Adel deviates from his axis or loses the first step involves chatting with those who’ve
rhythm of his feet, he can fall and drop done things the way you’d like to. Their ideas
them. will inspire you.
“At the beginning, of course I would get
dizzy and even fall sometimes,” he told Virgo aug 22 - sep 21
AFP. “But training every single day, either
on stage or at home, I escape somewhere ONE particular individual has managed to
else with the music.” sidestep certain responsibilities for ages. Yes,
To the sound of Sufi chants, percussion they’ve an excuse every time. Yet, you sense
beats, or the haunting melodies of the tra- they regard avoiding these as a game. You
ditional flute or rababa – a lute-like string shouldering their duties means they’ve won.
instrument – the revolutions of the That’s exactly the game they’re playing. Con-
dervishes of the Giza Troupe for Folkloric front them if you want, but it’s unlikely they’ll
Arts seem as unstoppable as the planets. change.
Side by side, but without their skirts
ever coming in contact, they perform ac- libra sep 22 - oct 22
robatics as they spin. They throw their
skirts above their heads, catch them USUALLY, planning ahead is wise. But judging
midair, fold and unfold the flag of their by the link between your ruler Venus and planet
Sufi order, their spirals never ceasing. of innovation and the unexpected, Uranus,
For Ali Morsi, 25, it is a labour inspired even the simplest of arrangements are bound
by “the love of God and the Prophet Mo- to change, suddenly and often dramatically.
hammed”. Though the Egyptian version of Unsettling as these seem at the moment, look-
the art has become a festive occasion, ing back you’ll recognise events as timely
most practitioners hold to the roots of the breakthroughs.
ritual in the mystical tradition of the Mus-
lim Mevlevi Order, founded in the 13th scorpio oct 23 - nov 21
century by Rumi in Konya, present-day
Turkey. RECENTLY you decided certain matters involv-
Today, it is a staple of Egyptian tourism, ing who and what you care about are private,
with some dancers, particularly in hotels enough you’ve avoided discussing them. At
and entertainment venues, attaching lights the time, that made sense. Now, however,
to their skirts for an added surprise factor, you’re beginning to realise how much confu-
to the delight of tourists and spectators. sion your silence created. While you needn’t
Both spectacle and ritual, tanoura is in- discuss everything, at least let others know
dispensable for artists like Adel and Morsi, where you stand.
who cannot imagine making their living
any other way. “It’s like I’m flying, I can no sagitarius nov 22 - dec 20
longer feel my body, I am no longer on
earth,” said Morsi, who has been a dervish ABOUT a month ago, your ruler Jupiter moved
for 11 years. “I only think of God and noth- into your fellow fire sign of Aries and to accent
ing else.” – AFP life’s joys. After a period dealing with various
practical matters, this is a huge relief. Enjoy it.
crossword ACROSS 24. They may be accompanied by “Go, “Great job!” Tempting as it is to plunge into every idea or
Hand signals 1. Clumsy person Texas!” 53. Trojans’ or Gamecocks’ sch. offer, take it slowly. You’ve plenty of time.
4. “No booze provided” initials 27. Maze runner 54. 2020 sci-fi movie with a palin-
8. Civil rights icon Parks 29. Restroom at a pub dromic title capricorn dec 21 - Jan 18
12. “Let your ___ flag fly!” 30. Up to now 55. “I’m not listening!”
15. “State Fair” state 31. Part of UAE 57. Scary time for Caesar YOU weren’t just born under one of the zodiac’s
16. “Um, I’m right here” 32. “The Hobbit” hobbit 58. They may be accompanied by most hard-working signs, you enjoy chal-
17. They may be accompanied by 34. Plasma screens, e.g., and a hint to “Make love, not war!” lenges, even those that seem overwhelming.
“Pew pew pew!” 17-, 24-, 49- and 58-Across 62. “___ we forget ...” Now, however, you’re facing the reverse. It’s
19. Hatcher of “Desperate House- 41. “You win” 63. Break into, like a computer about trusting ideas or offers that aren’t just
wives” 42. “By yesterday!” 64. T-bone, for one spectacular, they’ve come from out of the blue.
20. Back-to-back move in square danc- 43. Barbecue residue 65. Insects in a 1998 Pixar film Plunge in. They’re just as good as they seem.
ing 46. Gunk 66. Bugs
21. ___ and dined 47. Lover’s question upon returning 67. Espionage expert aquaris Jan 19 - feb 17
22. Longtime forensic show 49. They may be accompanied by
IT’S not that you’re impatient but that, once
DOWN 45. “I swear!” you’re dealing with something, you prefer to
1. On-___ switch 47. Moscow ___ (cocktail) take things as far as you can. Judging by the
2. Singer Grande, to fans 48. “No bid” current planetary activity, however, what’s
3. Purse with a double F logo 50. Word after “smell” or “taste” good now is likely to get a lot better, and within
4. Elaborate event 51. Part of BIPOC days. Knowing that, regard any plans as a
5. “Anything broken?” 52. Bags of potatoes work in progress.
6. Possess 56. Drunk, informally
7. College degs. for history majors 58. Upsilon follower pisces feb 18 - Mar 19
8. Tweet’s number of replies vs. likes, e.g. 59. Organ with a canal
9. “The Gift of the Magi” author 60. Cat’s rest JUST when you thought certain individuals
10. Untroubled 61. Cloud site were finally looking after themselves, they’re
11. In a crowd of back, seeking help. There are many kinds of
13. Previously solution to today’s crossword addictions, and theirs is to being rescued. Say-
14. “TiK ToK” content creator? ing a firm ‘no’ isn’t easy. But it’s the only way
18. Laugh and a half to break this cycle and, equally, encourage
21. Good, long cry? others to deal with their own obligations.
22. Dressed (in)
23. Garment worn in Mumbai Birthday Today
25. Girl in “The Last of Us” video games
26. Crowds around The influence of the link between Venus and
28. Softball stat Uranus on your birthday chart can be summed up
32. Open up like a buttercup in the phrase ‘happy circumstances’. These can
33. Bouncers check them range from very personal matters that suddenly
35. Close-fitting change and, in doing so, bring thrilling options
36. Felipe, Matty or Jesus of MLB fame your way but, equally, it’s about changes in the
37. ___ Vegas Aces world around you that are uniquely beneficial to
38. Relieves you. The secret? Waste no time trying to guess
39. Thanksgiving vegetables how to make the best of these. Dive in, knowing
40. On ___ (without a contract) every action you take and each day will add to
43. No. 1 Hun your knowledge and, even more, make it clearer
44. Norway neighbor the form those benefits will take.

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the estate will be distrib- Lot 21, 3rd Floor, Block C Jalan Tun Razak,
uted among the persons TAHUN 2022 Damai Point Commer- 88000 Kota Kinabalu,
entitled thereto subjects SCHEDULE XXIV (Section 120)
to claims received within NOTICE OF LOSS OF DOCUMENT OF TITLE cial Centre Sabah
the said period. Application having been made to the Collector at TAM- Off Jalan Damai, Luyang
BUNAN by GONDU BIN GADANGKA for a certified copy of P O Box 14361, 88850
Date: 10 June 2022 N.T. 143080586 in the district of TAMBUNAN on the 88300 Kota Kinabalu, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Ref: KK20210030 ground that GONDU BIN GADANGKA is the registered Sabah
Administrator-General, owner thereof and that the issue document of title has Tel: 088 235111
been lost / destroyed. Advocates for the Ad- (5 lines)
Sabah ministrator
AMANAH RAYA In accordance with the provisions of Section 120 of the Fax: 088 237535
Land Ordinance, notice is hereby given that, unless within Cheu Soon Phin
BERHAD THREE months, of the date of publication of this notice also known as
EPF Building, good cause be shown to the Collector of Land Revenue Chou Soon Phin
Jalan Karamunsing for refusing this application, the certified copy applied for
will, subject to the provisions of the said section, be is- NOTIS
88598 sued.
KOTA KINABALU Dimaklumkan bahawa Mulai
Dated at Tambunan this 09th of June, 2022
01/05/2022, Encik Pang Kin Bong (I/C

No. 870930-12-5117) bukan lagi

pekerja syarikat kami. Oleh itu, dia tidak

mempunyai kuasa untuk melakukan se-

barang transaksi dan memungut bayaran

bagi pihak syarikat kami.

WMM VENTURES SDN. BHD.
Tel: 088 222 322

(8) Discuss, Consider And Approve (Or Otherwise) Any Other Resolutions Which SABAH, MALAYSIA
Are Being Tabled. DI PEJABAT PENOLONG PEMUNGUT HASIL TANAH KU-

(9) Meeting Adjourned With Serving of Meals. DAT
SIASATAN TANAH PPHT [KUDAT] NO. 11 TAHUN 2022

SCHEDULE XXIV (Section 120)
NOTICE OF LOSS OF DOCUMENT OF TITLE
Application having been made to the Collector at KUDAT by
MALIK BIN OMPOK for a certified copy of NT NO
083087693 in the district of KUDAT on the ground that MA-
LIK BIN OMPOK is the registered owner thereof and that the
issue document of title has been lost / destroyed.

In accordance with the provisions of Section 120 of the
Land Ordinance, notice is hereby given that, unless within
ONE (1) month of the date of publication of this notice good
cause be shown to the Collector of Land Revenue for refus-
ing this application, the certified copy applied for will, sub-
ject to the provisions of the said section, be issued.

Dated at Kudat this 07.06.2022

SABAH, MALAYSIA
DI PEJABAT PENOLONG PEMUNGUT HASIL TANAH KU-

DAT
SIASATAN TANAH PPHT [KUDAT] NO. 10 TAHUN 2022

SCHEDULE XXIV (Section 120)
NOTICE OF LOSS OF DOCUMENT OF TITLE
Application having been made to the Collector at KUDAT by
ZAINAB BINTI ABD RASIT for a certified copy of NT NO
053058307 in the district of KUDAT on the ground that
ZAINAB BINTI ABD RASIT is the registered owner thereof
and that the issue document of title has been lost / de-
stroyed.

In accordance with the provisions of Section 120 of the
Land Ordinance, notice is hereby given that, unless within
ONE (1) month of the date of publication of this notice good
cause be shown to the Collector of Land Revenue for refus-
ing this application, the certified copy applied for will, sub-
ject to the provisions of the said section, be issued.

Dated at Kudat this 07.06.2022

18 YOUR LOCAL VOICE I FRIDAY, JUNE 10 2022 dailyexpress

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MESYUARAT AGUNG TAHUNAN
Dengan ini dimaklumkan bahawa Mesyuarat Agung Tahunan
Koperasi Kota Kinabalu Stevedoring & Transport Bhd. kali
yang ke-43 akan diadakan pada tarikh, masa dan tempat
seperti ditetapkan dibawah:
TARIKH : 26hb Jun, 2022
MASA : 09.00 apgi
TEMPAT : Bilik Hibiscus, Kinabalu Daya Hotel,
Jalan Pantai, Kota Kinabalu

NOTA:
1. Semua anggota dijemput menghadiri mesyuarat

agung tersebut
2. Pendaftaran kehadiran akan bermula pada jam 07.00 -

08.45 pagi dan semua anggota diminta membawa K/P
untuk pendaftaran
3. Kaunter pendaftaran akan ditutup pada jam 08.45 pagi
dan selepas itu tiada pendaftaran akan dilayan
4. Agenda mesyuarat agung serta laporan akaun boleh
diperolehi daripada pejabat Koperasi di Blok LIB, Lot 4,
Tingkat Bawah, Bandar Penampang Baru waktu masa
pejabat jam 0900 - 1700. Anggota dikehendaki membuat
temujanji melalui talian 088 714 764 sebelum datang ke
pejabat Koperasi

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combined for 53 points as the Boston Celtics cacophony of jeers from the Boston crowd. Sila whaattap nombor (Female / Male)
* Store Keeper
outmuscled the Golden State Warriors 116- “He had a tough game, but I trust Dray- dibawah: (Male/Female)
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cal performance to regain the initiative in Warriors in the first quarter, racing into a Location: Inanam
Contact: 088-386897 THE 18TH DAY OF JANUARY 2018
the best-of-seven series in a pulsating clash 10-4 lead. ----------------------- BETWEEN
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at the Celtics’ TD Garden. With Boston’s defense swarming all over - Kitchen Chef BORNEO HOUSING MORTGAGE FINANCE
- Kitchen Helper BERHAD
Brown led Boston scoring Golden State, the Warriors were - Female Dish Washer
(age 30 ~ 50 years above) (CO. NO. 025457-V)
with 27 points, while Tatum had never able to generate any scor- STATE OF SABAH IN THE MAGISTRATES’ - Waiter and Waitress - ASSIGNEE
26 points and Marcus Smart 24 as ing momentum. THE LAND ORDINANCE COURT OF SABAH & Korea Restaurant AND
the Celtics moved to within two SARAWAK AT BEAUFORT Call: 011-1751-0857
Instead it was Boston who CAP. 68 IN THE STATE OF SABAH, ----------------------- HONG YU CHING @ TIFFANY HONG
JOB VACANCY (NRIC NO. 770510-12-5294 / H0924868)
wins of a record 18th NBA crown. kept the scoreline ticking over THE LAND RULES MALAYSIA AIRCOND TECHNICIAN VACANCY
Robert Williams III was the with Brown leading the way as [RULE 14(1)] SUIT NO. BFT-A72M- - With Experience. Willing to out- SALES PERSON (MALE) - ASSIGNOR
station. Area Penampang. 016-
star of a rejuvenated Boston de- the Celtics moved into a 15-point SCHEDULE H 11/4-2022 (MC) 8105979 Location :
BETWEEN ----------------------- Iramanis Pets House S/B
fensive performance, hauling in lead before finishing the first 11 NOTICE BY CHARGEE VACANCY Requirements:
10 rebounds, blocking four shots points clear. IN CASE OF DEFAULT PUBLIC ISLAMIC BANK Driver (GDL) - 2 Workman - 2 * Male
BERHAD Area Putatan * Pet Lover
and pilfering three steals to frus- The Warriors improved their To: Contact: 088-734318 * Age: 18 - 30 years old preferably PROCLAMATION OF SALE
trate the Warriors. shooting markedly in the second HAJIRAH BINTI JEDU (COMPANY NO. 14328- 0128139861 011-26881833 * Minimum SPM
quarter but a determined Boston (NRIC NO. 791031-12-5476) V) ----------------------- * Basic Computer Skills PURSUANT to a Loan Agreement and a Deed of
Stephen Curry led Golden maintained their double-digit of Lot No. 33, Taman Seri Lorry Driver (GDL Lesen) & * Have own transport
State with 31 points while Klay Tatum - PLAINTIFF/S Cashier. (Penampang) * Good working attitude & Re- Assignment both dated the 18th January 2018,
AND 010-821-5979 sponsible
Thompson rediscovered his scoring touch advantage, outscoring the Warriors 35-34. Awana Phase 1, Kudat, Sabah ----------------------- * Commission, EPF, Socso, OT made herein between the Assignor and the As-
with 25, but it was not enough for Steve There were signs of a Warriors revival af- being the Chargor/Registered ALZOHARI BIN JAWATAN KOSONG If interested, kindly submit
Kerr’s side. Owner of the land held under MD. SUHAILI PEMANDU LORI signee and further to the instructions and authori-
ter the Celtics had stretched into an 18-point title No. CL055357125 in the [NRIC NO. 761107-12- Mempunyai Lesen GDL resume to WhatsApp:
5935 (NEW) / Sila Hubungi Tel: Elsie 016-8047918 zation given by the Assignee to their Solicitors,
H0923951 (OLD)] 088-491 436
Celtics coach Ime Udoka pinpointed the lead midway through the quarter, with District of Kudat, in the State - DEFENDANT 013-874 5611 013-865 0320 MESSRS C.K. NAR & CO, IT IS HEREBY PRO-
rugged physical displays of Williams and Al Thompson and Curry both knocking down of Sabah, Malaysia. -----------------------
ADVERTISEMENT PUR- JAWATAN KOSONG CLAIMED that the under-mentioned property will
SUANT TO 1) Furniture Showroom Sales Per-
Horford as a key to the win. threes to help reduce the deficit to seven WHEREAS on 2nd June 2021, son be sold by public auction on Friday the 24th day of
COURT ORDER 2) Interior Draft Person
“We want to try to impose our will and points at 56-49. a Charge upon the abovemen- 3) Pemandu Lori - GDL, D/E June 2022 at 3.00 p.m. at Lot No. 15, 3rd Floor,
size in this series,” Udoka said. “It’s going to But whenever the Warriors seemed tioned Land was registered TO: ALZOHARI BIN Lokasi: Batu 6, Jalan Putatan,
be a back-and-forth battle as far as that, but with the Central Land Registry MD. SUHAILI Petagas Block B, Damai Plaza, Phase 4, Luyang, 88300
when we get nights like this from (Williams poised to close the gap further, Boston re- at Kota Kinabalu as Memorial Sila hubungi: 016-8338215
sponded with a big play. Al Horford’s steal No. MC2106050003 (03) of [NRIC NO. 761107-12- ----------------------- Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.
5935 (NEW) / JAWATAN KOSONG
(Area Kinarut) Malaysia DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY RE-
H0923951 (OLD)] - Driver - Lorry (GDL)
and Horford), obviously it pays dividends set up a dunk for Brown, who finished the which Charge we, MAYBANK Kampung Bertanduk (Lelaki) 3 Orang in tHe FERRED TO:-
for us.” half with 22 points as the Celtics took a 68- ISLAMIC BERHAD (Com- - Pembantu Kilang dan Lorry
56 half-time lead. pany No. 787435-M / 89808 Beaufort (Lelaki) 2 orang Magistrate’s court Title: Subdivided title yet to be issued. Presently
Warriors coach Kerr meanwhile said his 200701029411) are now the Sabah, Malaysia H/P: 016-5858624
----------------------- in sabaH and the subject property is erected on part of Native Ti-
AND/OR JAWATAN KOSONG
c/o Balai Polis Driver Mempunyai Lesen GDL. sarawaK tles Nos. NT213135589, NT213135598,
Kota Kinabalu Tempat Kerja di Bundusan, Pe-
team had been “plugging holes” through- Boston started the third quarter in the owner to secure the repay- Lorong Dewan, nampang. at Kota Kinabalu NT213075855, NT213115774, NT213102731,
out. same manner, managing to re-establish a ment of the sum of RINGGIT 88000 Kota Kinabalu Tel: 016-837-7575
double-digit cushion whenever Golden MALAYSIA ONE HUNDRED Sabah, Malaysia ----------------------- suit no.
“They did a good job. They earned the State made a dent in the NINETY FIVE THOUSAND TAKE NOTICE that an ac- ACCOUNTS CLERK
win. They put a lot of pressure on us and felt FIVE HUNDRED FIVE AND tion has been commenced Experience Only. Bookkeeping, bKi-a72-34/3-2022 NT213102740, NT213102759, NT213080703,
against you in the Magis- Diploma or Degree. Pay will
trates’ Court at Beaufort via commensurate with experience (Mc1) NT213048741, NT213109301 (part of),
Suit No. BFT-A72M-11/4- and qualification.
2022 (MC) by Public Is- Whatsapp 0138830777 between NT213080721 (part of), NT213207919 (part of),
lamic Bank Berhad (Com-
like we were kind of swimming upstream Celtics lead. SEN ZERO ONLY pany No. 14328-V) of Re- VACANCY Harrisons sabaH
most of the night,” Kerr said. Eventually, though, the Warriors’ offen- (RM195,505.00) for BBA gional Credit Control Cen- SALES PERSON (MALE)
sive pressure told and the momentum Home Financing Financing-i tre, Mezzanine Floor, Location: Kingfisher Donggongon sdn. bHd. District of Penampang
It looked as if a Warriors comeback was under Variable Rate Financing Menara MAA, No. 6, Pet Shop @ Donggongon Square
Lorong Api-Api 1, Api-Api Requirements: (company no. 22624-V) The Property: Lot No. T91, Intermediate, Park
Centre, 88000 Kota Kina- * Male
balu, Sabah, Malaysia in * Pet Lover … plaintiff Residence Sugud (Ujana Residensi Sugud),
which the Plaintiff/s’ claim * Age: 18-30 years old preferably
on the cards after a Curry three-pointer late shifted in a matter of seconds when Curry’s (Home Financing-i / Shop- is for the sum of * Minimum SPM and
in the third quarter gave Golden State their three-pointer cut the Boston lead to six house Financing-i) that was RM17,229.35 together * Basic Computer Skills
first lead since the opening seconds of the points at 82-76 with just over five minutes granted to you and you are with agreed compensation * Have own transport KanaK @ Mariani Phase 2, Jalan Penampang-Papar Lama, Penam-
game at 83-82. in the period remaining. bound to pay us in accordance on the sum of * Good working attitude & Responsible
with the terms and conditions RM17,079.35 at the rate * Commission, EPF, Socso, OT binti Matsin pang, Sabah
of 1% per annum from and If interested, kindly submit resume
including 31.03.2022 until (nric no. Description: A residential double-storey interme-
the date of full payment, le- to WhatsApp:
gal fees and costs, the ad- +6019 810 0692 (Mr Kung) 650711-12-5462)
vertisement charges and
But Boston refused to buckle and re- A flagrant foul by Horford turned it into as per the annexure thereto. any order as this Hon- Email: (trading as a diate linked/terrace house
ourable Court deems fit and kdggpethouse@hotmail.com
gained the initiative to lead by four points a four-point play and Otto Porter Jr’s three- AND WHEREAS you the said that it has been ordered sole proprietor Land Area: 105 square metres (based
that service of the Writ in
the said action on you be under the name on original Sale and Purchase Agreement dated
effected by this advertise-
heading into the final quarter. pointer from 26ft made it a two-point game. Chargor, has made default by ment. and style of
If you desire to defend the
The Celtics then surged clear with a 9-2 But Boston powered back with Grant failing to repay the sum of said action, you must “MJ enterprise”) 4th January 2018)
run at the start of the fourth to jump out to Williams draining a three-pointer to put RM550,382.18 as at within 14 days after the
an 11-point lead before closing out a de- the Celtics seven points clear at 93-86 before 01.05.2022, after demands service of this Writ on you, … 1st defendant Reserve Price: RM535,000.00
served victory. Thompson hit back from beyond the arc to have been made on you, by inclusive of the day of such
which default the whole out- service, file a Memoran- yusof bin IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL INTENDED BID-
dum of Appearance at the
Court Registry. In default of MoHaMMad DERS
such appearance, Judg-
ment may be given against (nric no.
you.
A miserable night for Golden State was make it a four-point game heading into the standing sum and costs be- 600601-12-5271) Intended bidders are advised to:-
Dated this 10th day of
come due. June 2022 … 2nd defendant (1) Inspect the subject Property;

capped by defensive talisman Draymond fourth. – AFP Advocates for the Plain- substituted (2) Conduct an official search on the Master Title
tiff/s:
WE HEREBY GIVE NOTICE serVice pursuant
MESSRS RCK & CO.
Greg Norman: Golf that unless payment is made Lot A1013, 10th Floor, to court order at the relevant Land Office and/or other relevant

of the sum now due under the Wisma Merdeka, dated tHe 29tH day authorities;
Phase I,
Charge, namely, of april 2022 (3) Make the necessary enquiries with the Devel-
Jalan Tun Razak,
RM550,382.18 as at 88000 Kota To: (1) KanaK @

01.05.2022, we shall at the ex- Kinabalu, Sabah. Mariani binti Matsin oper and/ or other relevant authorities on the terms
Tel Nos.: 088-
superstar turned pioneer piration of ONE (1) MONTH 241905/906 Lot 8, Ground Floor, and conditions of consent as the successful bidder

from the date of service on you Donggongon, is required to pay outstanding charges due before

of this Notice apply to the Col- Penampang, 89500 Kota

lector to order the sale of the Kinabalu, Sabah. the auction to the Developer and/ or other relevant

abovementioned property in (1) KanaK @ Mariani authorities for effecting the assignment/ transfer of

ST ALBANS: Former man said at last month’s launch event. accordance with the provisions binti Matsin the Property.
world number one “We’ve got an incredible legal team, and
Greg Norman will we’re still going to defend the rights of the of the Land Ordinance, Sabah Flat Politeknik, Sepanggar
watch from the side- players going forward.”
lines on Thursday as Cap. 68. Menggatal, 88450 (4) Obtain a copy of the Contract & Conditions of
stars including Phil Norman believes golfers should be free,
Mickelson launch a as independent contractors, to play where Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. Sale from the Auctioneer/ Solicitors;
controversial bid to they like and should not be ruled by the es-
revolutionise golf. tablished tours. Dated this 12th day (1) yusof bin (5) Ascertain from the Auctioneer/ Solicitors (if rel-
of May 2022.
The Australian The charismatic Australian raises the pro- MoHaMMad
two-time major win- file of the LIV series but it has not all been
ner is the figurehead plain sailing in the build-up to the launch No. RH 41, Jalan Masjid, evant) all house rules, mutual covenants, the terms
of the Saudi-funded LIV Golf Invitational Se- event.
ries, which is challenging the sport’s status T.T. Kampung Likas, of the existing Sale & Purchase Agreement and
quo. Amnesty International last month criti-
cised Norman over “wrong and seriously 89400 Likas, Sabah. contributions and other payments or charges to be
But it is not the first time the golfer- misguided” remarks about Saudi Arabia’s
turned-businessman, 67, has been a disrup- human rights record and the 2018 murder of _______________________ taKe notice that an ac- paid before an interest in the Property can be ac-
tor. journalist Jamal Khashoggi. CHARGEE
tion has been commenced
In 1994, Norman was at the forefront of Norman, when quizzed by reporters at MAYBANK ISLAMIC
plans to establish a World Golf Tour featur- the Centurion Club, referred to past “mis- BERHAD against you as the 1st and quired.
ing the top players, an idea that failed to get takes”.
off the ground in the face of opposition (Company No. 787435-M / 2nd Defendants in the (6) Seek independent legal advice on the Condi-
from the golfing establishment. Saudi agents killed and dismembered 200701029411)
Khashoggi, an insider turned critic, in the Magistrate’s Court at Kota tions of Sale herein prior to the auction sale.
Now he has returned as part of a project kingdom’s Istanbul consulate in October
bankrolled by enormous Saudi funds. 2018. His remains have never been found. Kinabalu in the Suit No.

Forty-eight players will tee off at the Cen- Fallout from the killing continues to mar BKI-A72-34/3-2022 (MC1) Prior to the commencement of the auction sale, all
turion Club in St Albans, near London, with Saudi Arabia’s image, especially in the
$25 million — the biggest-ever prize purse United States. by Harrisons sabaH bidders are required to register with the Auctioneer
for a golf tournament — on offer.
Norman, dubbed the “Great White This advertisement is inserted sdn. bHd. (company appointed by the Assignee. The bidders shall sub-
It is the first of eight tournaments in the Shark”, cut a dashing figure on courses on the 10th day of June 2022
inaugural LIV series — with plans to expand across the globe with his flowing blond by:- no. 22624-V) of 19, Jalan
over the coming years. locks, winning his first professional event in
1976 at the age of 21. MESSRS J T KULAI & CO Haji Saman, 88000 Kota mit the following to the Auctioneer:
There has been strong pushback from Advocates & Solicitors
golf ’s establishment, including the US PGA He began competing on the US PGA Tour Unit No. 3.47, 3rd Floor, Kom- Kinabalu, Sabah, (1) An amount equivalent to 10% of the Reserve
Tour, which has threatened players with full-time in 1983, winning 20 titles, and be-
sanctions, and the source of the funding has came one of the most dominant players in pleks Asia City, Malaysia, in which the Price in the form of a Bank Draft/Cashier’s Order;
proved controversial. the world in the 1980s and 90s. Jalan Asia City, 88000
Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. Plaintiff’s claim against you
But Norman is bullish, with a growing Norman went on to win 91 professional
number of global stars coming on board, in- tournaments in total, including two British Tel: 088-447222 as follows: - (2) Board of Directors resolution or otherwise and
cluding six-time major winner Mickelson Open titles. (Hunting Line)
and Dustin Johnson. Fax: 088-447555 (a) the sum of written authorisation where the bidder is a com-
He won his first major at the 1986 British File Ref.: JTK(KK)/FOR-
“We’ve got $2 billion backing us,” Nor- Open at Turnberry, repeating the feat at rM13,179.26 as at pany or other body recognised by law as capable
Royal St George’s in 1993. – AFP 19/MIB(AQM)(2286-i)/SZR
31.08.2018;

(b) interest at the rate of of purchasing and owning lands, bidding through

one and half percent an authorised person; and

(1.5%) per month on the (3) Written authorisation where the bidder is acting

outstanding sum from

01.09.2018 until the date as a proxy.

of full and final settlement 10% of the Reserve Price to be paid by cashier’s

of the said payment; order/ bank draft payable to or drawn in favour of

(c) costs of rM674.00; C.K. NAR & CO immediately after the fall of the

(d) legal fees and ex-

penses on a solicitor and hammer and the balance of the purchase price

client basis; and shall be paid to BORNEO HOUSING MORTGAGE

(e) any other relief that this FINANCE BHD WITHIN NINETY (90) days from

Honourable Court deems

fit and proper. the date of auction. Failure to pay the balance as

and that it has been or- stipulated above will result in FORFEITURE of the

dered that service of the first payment of 10%.

Writ in the said action on

you be affected by this ad- The auction and all bidders shall be STRICTLY

vertisement. SUBJECT TO the Conditions of Sale, details of

If you desire to defend the which may be obtained from:-

said action, you must

within fourteen (14) days

from the publication of this Auctioneer :-
1. Messrs. Nyen Nyen Auctioneer
advertisement, inclusive
(Mr. James D T Liew)
the day of such publication P. O. Box 10005

enter an appearance at the 88800 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.
Tel No.: 0198725077
Registry of the Magis- Fax No.

Indian cycle coach sacked trate’s Court at Kota Kina-

balu. In default of such ap-

NEW DELHI: An Indian coach accused of sexually harassing a top pearance, Judgment may
female cyclist and threatening to derail her career when she re-
jected his advances has been sacked by national sport authori- be entered against you.
ties.
dated the 10th day of
The cyclist — who has not been named — claimed national
sprint team coach RK Sharma had attempted to “forcefully” coerce June 2022.
her into sleeping with him at a hotel during a training camp in
Slovenia. Messrs etHan & co. Solicitors:-
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Sukma brought forward two weeks

PUTRAJAyA: The 20th Malaysia Games semester break. registration date extended till June 30. said during a press conference at Menara Alias launched the ‘100 Days to Sukma
(Sukma) has been brought forward two youth and Sports Minister Datuk Seri “Don’t expect fireworks and concerts. KBS. XX’ event at Menara KBS.
weeks and will be held from Sept 16-24,
in conjunction with the Malaysia Day cel- Ahmad Faizal Azumu said the Sukma I hope its (Sukma) liveliness is more due Meanwhile, Ahmad Faizal said almost The event also saw the launch of the
ebration, followed by the Para Sukma Supreme Committee meeting Thursday to the sporting performance itself. all the venues for the event had been 2022 Sukma and Para Sukma logos, as
from Nov 1-6 in the Klang Valley. also agreed to hold 31 types of sports and identified, except for sailing, which well as the Games’ tiger mascot named
445 events for this edition, organised by “In terms of the age limit, special per- would be held either in Langkawi or Port ‘Oyen’ and the official song, ‘Demi
This follows the postponement of the the National Sports Council (MSN). mission has been given this time for Dickson due to clashes with other events. Malaysia’.
2022 Hangzhou Asian Games previously those above 23, taking into account the
scheduled for Sept 10-25, allowing the or- He said the committee also decided to athletes who had been preparing for a Earlier, national badminton legend A total of 10,000 athletes and officials
ganisers to use public university facilities reduce the minimum participation to six long time for Sukma which should have Datuk Lee Chong Wei along with shoot- are expected to participate in the Games
for the placement of athletes during the states compared to eight states (only for been held in 2020 (before being can- ing athlete Johnathan Wong, squash ace this time, which was originally scheduled
the 2022 edition) for each event, with the celled due to the Covid-19 pandemic),” he S. Sivasangari and sprinter Azreen Nabila from Sept 29 to Oct 8. – Bernama

Platini was worth a

million, Blatter tells court

BELLINZONA, (Switzerland): Michel Pla- He told the court he turned to former De Bruyne kicks to score Belgium’s first goal.
tini “was worth his million” Swiss francs a France captain Platini for advice.
year, former Fifa president Sepp Blatter in- Belgium bounce back to crush Poland
sisted Thursday, telling a Swiss court he Platini is regarded among world foot-
could not understand why the pair were ball’s greatest-ever players. He won the PARIS: Belgium tore Poland apart to win half time. “It was a match that will give us a lot to
answering fraud charges. Ballon d’Or, considered the most presti- their Nations League match 6-1 in Brussels Kevin de Bruyne cut through the Polish think about, a lot of question marks in vari-
gious individual award, three times in the on Wednesday. ous parts of our game plan and overall strat-
The former world football chief and mid-1980s. defense. After his drive was parried, Timo- egy, but also a lesson on how to play against
French football legend Platini are being Belgium lost their opening game to thy Castagne rolled the ball back to Axel such teams,” said Liewandowski.
tried at Switzerland’s Federal Criminal “When I was elected as president of neighbours Netherlands but responded Witsel who swerved a drive inside the post.
Court in the southern city of Bellinzona, Fifa, we had a bad record. But I thought with an increasingly dominant perform- Belgium, who lost their Group 4 opener
following an investigation that began in that a man who had been in football ance and finished the game with five goals Belgium took the lead after 59 minutes to the Netherlands, sit second behind their
2015 and lasted six years. could help us — Fifa and myself,” Blatter in just over 30 minutes. on the counter-attack. Captain Eden Hazard neighbours and ahead of Poland on goal
told the court. found De Bruyne free in the box and he slid difference.
The pair are being tried over a two mil- “It brings extra emotion when you lose a shot past Bartlomiej Dragowski.
lion Swiss franc ($2.08 million) payment Platini “told me: ‘I’m worth a million’. I against your rivals so that was definitely a “Nobody should be worried about the
in 2011 to Platini, who was then in charge told him: ‘So you’ll be with me for a mil- motivator tonight,” said Belgium coach Hazard, who struggled with injury at future of Belgian football. We have im-
of European football’s governing body lion’,” he added. Roberto Martinez. Real Madrid this season and was an unused mense talent but we have to be patient,”
UEFA. substitute in the Champions League final, said Martinez. “We finally have the structure
The prosecution accuses Blatter of hav- “Against The Netherlands we were pas- came off after 66 minutes. in place. The rest will follow, but the talent
Blatter spoke for the first time in the ing signed off an invoice for two million sive, waiting, insecure. Now we were a team is definitely there.”
two-week trial, which opened on Wednes- Swiss francs presented to Fifa by Platini in instead of individuals.” “I am extremely happy that I could be
day. 2011, almost nine years after the end of his important to the team, especially after my In the World Cup in Qatar in November,
work as Blatter’s adviser. Belgium suffered another early setback season,” he said. Belgium have been drawn in a group with
“I just had this man on my team and he on Wednesday as the visitors took the lead Canada, Morocco and the 2018 losing final-
was worth his million,” said the 86-year- But the two men had never signed a after 28 minutes as star striker Robert Leandro Trossard replaced Hazard and ists Croatia. Poland face Mexico, Saudi Ara-
old retired Swiss football administrator. contract providing for such a salary. Lewandowski struck with his 22nd goal for scored twice in seven minutes. bia and Argentina.
club and country in 2022.
Platini was employed as an adviser to Blatter insisted that he had agreed with Defender Leander Dendoncker then “I told the players that they should use
Blatter between 1998 and 2002. They Platini a “balance” to be settled “later” The Bayern Munich attacker controlled a struck his first international goal from long it as a reminder of how opponents play at
signed a contract in 1999 for an annual re- when Fifa’s finances would allow it, in a pass from Piotr Zielinski in mid-air and then range. the very highest levels in the world,” said
muneration of 300,000 Swiss francs, “gentlemen’s agreement” concluded poked it past the on-rushing Simon Migno- Poland coach Czeslaw Michniewicz. –
which was paid in full by Fifa. orally and without witnesses. let with the outside of his left boot. Lois Openda, who came off the bench to AFP
make his international debut with six min-
The men insist that they had, from the “It’s a salary that was due,” he insisted. The hosts levelled three minutes before utes left, rounded off the rout in added
outset, orally agreed to an annual salary “I don’t know why we are in a criminal time.
of one million francs. hearing for an administrative procedure,”
he said in a strained voice, repeating that
Blatter joined Fifa in 1975 and became the investigation had put him through
the president of world football’s govern- “seven years of punishment — an eter-
ing body in 1998. nity”. – AFP

Permanent Backroom reshuffle needed

deal for Targett in BAM, says Ewe Hock

Bellingham (centre) in the game LONDON: Newcastle signed Aston Villa KUALA LUMPUR: A the main singles shuttler in BAM after
defender Matt Targett on a permanent ba- coaching reshuffle is Malaysia’s number one, Lee Zii Jia, left the
England stars would die sis on Wednesday after his successful loan required in a bid to association to turn professional in January.
spell at St James’ Park. help the current crop
for each other: Southgate of singles players in While Zii Jia’s move to become an inde-
Targett spent the second half of the sea- the Badminton Asso- pendent player has begun to bear fruit in-
LONDON: Gareth Southgate insists Eng- runs they made, the techniques, so the read- son on loan with Newcastle as part of boss ciation of Malaysia cluding winning two back-to-back titles in
land’s established stars deserve his loyalty ing of the game and communication on the Eddie Howe’s revamp of the Premier (BAM) stand out in the Badminton Asia Championships 2022
because they would “die for each other” on pitch is vital. That group of players have League side. the upcoming tourna- and Thailand Open 2022 recently, national
the pitch. played together a lot and on those nights it’s ments. players including Tze yong and Leong Jun
vital. The left-back made 16 appearances as Hao are still struggling to showcase their
Southgate’s side have gone two games Newcastle successfully fought to avoid rel- With the alarming true potential.
without a win in the Nations League after “Of course we want to try to develop oth- egation and eventually finished in mid- performance of national singles shuttlers in
rescuing a 1-1 draw in Germany in their Na- ers and bring that competition and to give table. recent months, former men’s singles player The-50-year-old Ewe Hock opined that it
tions League group clash on Tuesday. them the similar sorts of experiences, which Ong Ewe Hock (pic) did not mince his was not only the coaching line-up that re-
indirectly Jude ended up getting. But that’s Targett has now agreed a four-year con- words on what needed to be done to ‘rescue’ quired a refresh, but also BAM’s manage-
Harry Kane’s late penalty cancelled out a process.” tract with Newcastle, becoming the club’s them. ment.
Jonas Hofmann’s opener, but England boss first close-season transfer in a deal worth
Southgate has been criticised for being too Southgate has long been a champion of a reported £15 million ($18 million). “In terms of coaches, we need to find In the meantime, the 1994 Common-
loyal to his long-serving players after a pair the spirit and character among his squad, a those that can perform. wealth Games silver medalist felt that the
of inconsistent displays. belief backed up by his core members who “I’m absolutely delighted to sign a four- national doubles pair are doing just fine,
regularly get the call-up. year contract with this club,” Targett said. “For instance, if you train elite players and hoped they would mount a strong chal-
Of the 14 players who featured in Mu- you must ensure they perform witihin the lenge in the upcoming Malaysia Open
nich, West Ham forward Jarrod Bowen was He believes that determination was once “For me, it was an easy decision to make next one to two years not in five to seven slated to be held from June 25-30.
the only one who was not part of the Eng- again on show in Munich as he praised the the loan permanent after the welcome I years, because the latter is the period
land squad beaten by Italy in the European effort of the players at the end of a long sea- had from my fellow players, the staff, the needed to develop players. I hope BAM can Another former national shuttler, Datuk
Championship final last year. son. supporters and the owners so I’m really take this into consideration,” he told re- Foo Kok Keong, who was also present at the
happy to be here.” porters when met at the SME young Entre- event hoped the coaches to push their
Seven of the starters against Germany “So many of them, when picking the preneur Fusionex Challenge Trophy 2022 charges a little bit more during training in
were also in the line-up that lost to Croatia team, you look at it and they’ve been to a Impressed by Targett’s impact after his launching event here, Thursday. order to help the players emerge much
in the last four of the 2018 World Cup. World Cup semi-final and Euros final,” said arrival, Howe added: “Matt had a fantastic stronger and to develop their resilience
Southgate confirmed he will make changes impact after joining on loan in January World number 48, Ng Tze yong is now while playing on the court. – Bernama
Asked if he can be too loyal to those play- for Saturday’s rematch with Italy in the Na- and made a big contribution to some ex-
ers, Southgate replied: “No. We’re totally tions League at Molineux. cellent team performances. – AFP
open-minded. Bukayo (Saka) came out of
the pack and we didn’t hesitate putting Jude “So it’s not only the quality and experi- TMJ takes a ‘step back’ in JDT’s management
(Bellingham) into the fray, which was an in- ence of playing in an environment like that,
credible experience for him. but the spirit they’ve got and the fact they’re PETALING JAyA: Johor crown prince Tunku Tunku Ismail will remain the owner of club to emerge as champions of the AFC
going to die for each other on the pitch. Ismail Sultan Ibrahim has decided to hand the Southern Tigers, but would be less in- Cup in 2015.
“But to win big matches there’s a huge over control of the Johor Darul Ta’zim volved in their day-to-day operations.
amount of qualities that are needed. “They could barely walk in the dressing (JDT) football club to its management. This year, JDT became the first
room. It’s a phenomenal effort they’ve “I wish the club and everyone all the Malaysian team to reach the AFC Champi-
It’s not just about talent. you’ve got to given, particularly after some of them hav- “Due to my other responsibilities and best,” he said. ons League knockout stage.
have knowhow and awareness. ing to play longer than we’d hoped on Sat- commitments, I have decided to take a
urday, at this stage of the season.” – AFP step back and hand over the control of JDT Tunku Ismail took control of the foot- In March, Tunku Ismail expressed inter-
“They tested us tactically without the ball to the top management of the club,” he ball club in 2012 and under his leadership, est in buying Spanish football club Valen-
to such a high level, with the movement and said on Facebook. JDT won eight straight league titles and cia from Singapore businessman Peter
became the first Southeast Asian football Lim.

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Long Fadil Subuh Zohor Asar Maghrib Isyak
3 temui
penonton KK/Pantai Barat 4.49 12.19 3.45 6.31 7.46
Sept ini Sandakan Timur 4.42 12.11 3.37 6.23 7.38
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Tawau Barat 4.44 12.12 3.37 6.22 7.37

Kundasang perlu PKOb sendiri Jabatan cuba atasi masalah Aktiviti cerap burung dekatkan Kudat 4.43 12.15 3.41 6.29 7.45

hadapi kecemasan: Jumain > 3 air di Country heights > 4 masyarakat dengan alam semula jadi > 7 Pedalaman Atas 4.47 12.17 3.42 6.28 7.44

Pedalaman Bawah 4.51 12.20 3.45 6.31 7.47

Isu SST akan ke mahkamah?

David Thien Vanugopal Sukumaran. Memandangkan RML tidak mener-
KOTA KINABALU: Persoalan sama ada Seorang lagi peguam yang enggan
Cukai Jualan Negeri (SST) ke atas pro- ima sebarang jawapan kepada rayuan-
duk minyak yang diperoleh dari namanya disiarkan berkata pada
perairan Sabah oleh firma kontrak awalnya, kini nampaknya penyerahan nya selama 20 bulan sejak itu, Hibis-
perkongsian pengeluaran perlu pergi wilayah pulau itu kepada Kuala
ke Sabah walaupun pemprosesan dan Lumpur pada 1984 oleh Kerajaan Ber- cus berkata lembaganya telah memu-
penghantaran mungkin berlaku di jaya telah menghantui Sabah dengan
luar perairan Sabah, mungkin akan ke cara yang lebih daripada yang tuskan untuk menghentikan pemba-
mahkamah jika tidak diselesaikan se- dibayangkan dan memandangkan
cara baik. tiada satu sen pun dibayar kepada yaran SST, bermula daripada pe-
Kerajaan Negeri sebagai pampasan,
Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd berkata ia tidak seperti RM4 bilion yang diter- narikan minyak mentah yang di-
tidak akan membayar SST 5 peratus, ima Selangor kerana melepaskan
dipercayai atas isu “tempat jualan”. Kuala Lumpur. lakukan pada 24 Mei.

Bagaimanapun, Harian Ekspres difa- “Jika Hibiscus membuat kes yang Ini merujuk kepada 350,236 tong
hamkan bahawa Kerajaan Negeri kukuh memihak kepada mereka, se-
tegas terhadap Hibiscus Petroleum mua firma PSC lain juga akan meno- minyak yang dikeluarkan oleh RML di
Bhd melalui anak syarikatnya Repsol lak untuk membayar. Ini akan menye-
Oil & Gas M Ltd (RML) membayar SST babkan hanya Sarawak yang dapat Kinabalu Oil Field — kargo RML per-
yang dikenakan oleh Sabah. mengutip wang SST kerana ia mem-
punyai kemudahan pemprosesan, tama yang dijual daripada LCOT sejak
Hibiscus telah memutuskan untuk tidak seperti Sabah,” katanya.
tidak membayar, dengan mengatakan Hibiscus menyelesaikan pengambilal-
bahawa rayuannya terhadap cukai Ini kerana kemenangan
“tidak menerima maklumbalas dari- Mahkamah Tinggi Sarawak terhadap ihan induk RML Fortuna International
pada Menteri Kewangan Sabah”. SST, yang mana Kerajaan Persekutuan
Pakatan Harapan yang baru dibentuk Petroleum Corp pada Januari 2022.
RML, yang mempunyai kontrak di bawah Tan Sri Muhyiddin enggan
perkongsian pengeluaran (PSC) di La- merayu, menyebabkan Sarawak men- “Minyak mentah yang dihasilkan
pangan Minyak Kinabalu, telah mem- dapat hasil tambahan RM2.1 bilion.
buat pembayaran SST sejak 2020 “di dari Lapangan Minyak Kinabalu
bawah bantahan”, kata Hibiscus. Sabah hanya mendapat SST se-
tahun kemudian selepas kerajaan dikumpulkan di luar pesisir dan di-
Satu lagi anak syarikat, SEA Hibis- Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS)
cus Sdn Bhd, yang merupakan pe- mengambil alih daripada Kerajaan angkut melalui saluran paip dasar
megang dan pengendali PSC Pemuli- Negeri pembangkang Warisan-Plus
han Minyak Dipertingkat Sabah Utara pada September 2020 dengan jumlah laut ke Platform Samarang, dan kemu-
2011, tidak membayar SST kepada RM1.2 bilion.
Negeri sama sekali, tambah kumpulan dian ke LCOT, yang terletak di Wilayah
itu. Peguam itu juga berkata walaupun
beberapa rakyat Sabah memegang Persekutuan Labuan.
Seorang peguam yang dihubungi jawatan sebagai Menteri di Jabatan
Harian Ekspres berkata terdapat dua Perdana Menteri selama bertahun- “Tiada pemprosesan minyak men-
isu yang dimainkan di sini, iaitu roy- tahun, di mana Petronas berada di
alti minyak dan SST. bawah bidang kuasa mereka, mereka tah RML kepada produk lain berlaku
dilihat tidak melakukan apa-apa yang
“Tidak ada sebarang isu mengenai konkrit untuk menegaskan bahawa sama ada di Platform Samarang atau
royalti minyak dan ia perlu dibayar Sabah perlu memproses gas dan
kepada Sabah tetapi SST akan bergan- minyak yang diperolehi dalam LCOT,” kata Hibiscus.
tung kepada cukai yang dikenakan di lingkungan perairannya.
‘tempat jualan’, yang dalam kes ini Ia menambah bahawa minyak men-
adalah Labuan, walaupun sumber itu Hibiscus dilaporkan berkata RML
milik Sabah dan disalurkan ke sana. telah berhujah pada September 2020 tah RML dipunggah dan dijual
bahawa ia menjual hak minyak men-
“Di bawah Enakmen Wilayah tahnya dari Lapangan Minyak Kina- melalui kapal tangki minyak mentah ARTHUR (kedua dari kanan) menyampaikan menyampaikan Anugerah Kontraktor
Persekutuan Labuan, royalti minyak balu di kemudahan Terminal Minyak Cemerlang Skor 5 Bintang kepada pegawai syarikat ZBN sambil diperhatikan yang lain.
yang perlu dibayar kepada Labuan Mentah Labuan (LCOT) “di luar melalui operasi pengangkatan di
dibayar kepada Sabah. Tiada per- kedaulatan dan bidang kuasa negeri
soalan tentang itu. Sabah” dan oleh itu tidak sepatutnya LCOT Single Buoy Mooring (SBM), ter-
akan membayar SST.
“Adalah menarik untuk melihat letak 5km luar pesisir dari kemudahan Kerja baik pulih jalan, jambatan
bagaimana kes itu akan dihujahkan
jika ia (SST) pergi ke mahkamah,” kata LCOT.

“Adalah penting untuk diambil per- gantung sedang dilaksana: Arthur

hatian bahawa di bawah terma kontrak

perkongsian pengeluaran Kinabalu,

hak milik kepada hak minyak mentah Hayati Dzulkifli dan rakit buluh untuk pergi ke sekolah
KOTA KINABALU: Semua kerja baik apabila jambatan gantung di-
RML hanya berpindah kepada RML se- pulih jalan dan jambatan gantung hanyutkan oleh arus deras ketika banjir
yang musnah teruk akibat banjir besar Mac lalu, tahun ini.
lepas penghantaran di tempat eksport Mac lalu di kampung terpencil di
Nabawan, kini dalam pelaksanaan. Netizen di negara ini melahirkan
(iaitu SBM),” tambahnya. rasa terkejut apabila melihat video tu-
Ahli Parlimen Pensiangan Datuk lar dan menyeru kerajaan menangani
Hibiscus berkata pemberhentian Arthur Kurup, ketika mendedahkan dan menyelesaikan masalah itu secepat
perkara itu, berkata beberapa guru mungkin kerana kanak-kanak sedang
pembayaran SST di bawah bantahan yang sebelum ini terpaksa berjalan kaki mempertaruhkan nyawa mereka hanya
18 jam sepanjang malam untuk sampai untuk ke sekolah.
(dalam kes RML) dan tidak membayar ke SK Pengaraan di pedalaman
Nabawan pada April tahun ini akibat Sebagai maklum balas pantas, Ketua
SST (dalam kes SEA Hibiscus) boleh jambatan rosak, tidak perlu lagi Menteri Datuk Seri Hajiji Haji Noor
melalui pengalaman getir itu berikutan yang dilaporkan Harian Ekspres pada
menyebabkan pihak berkuasa negeri siapnya jalan berbatu sepanjang 45km 30 April lalu bersetuju meluluskan
dari pekan Keningau ke sekolah rendah serta-merta pembiayaan untuk menye-
mengambil tindakan. sebelum sekolah dibuka semula Isnin diakan bot supaya penduduk kampung
ini. dan murid sekolah yang terjejas di Kg
“Kemungkinan tindakan Nangkawangan dan kampung berham-
Menurut Arthur, pihaknya mener- piran di Nabawan dapat menyeberangi
sedemikian boleh menyebabkan ima laporan daripada pejabat daerah sungai sementara menunggu siapnya
dan pelaksana projek jalan itu pada kerja-kerja pembinaan semula jam-
gangguan kepada operasi kumpulan. Rabu yang memberi jaminan bahawa batan baru.
kerja-kerja pembaikan jalan batu sepa-
Bagaimanapun, selepas pertimban- njang 45km untuk sampai ke SK Pen- Beliau juga dilaporkan berkata, Pe-
garaan hampir selesai dan hanya ting- gawai Daerah (Nabawan) telah diarah
gan sewajarnya dan teliti mengenai gal dua hingga tiga kilometer sahaja menghubungi Jabatan Ketua Menteri
yang dijangka siap dalam satu atau dua bagi mendapatkan pembiayaan bot
kedudukan itu atas dasar niat baik, hari ini. dan enjin sangkut.

lembaga percaya bahawa keputusan- “Sebelum video (murid menggu- Arthur berkata dia telah sampai ke
nakan zipline sementara dan flying fox kampung (Nangkawangan) seperti dua
nya adalah munasabah, wajar dan untuk menyeberangi sungai untuk ke hingga tiga minggu sebelum video itu
sekolah di SK Nangkawangan) tular di menjadi tular. Kampung dan kawasan
demi kepentingan syarikat,” tambah- media sosial, saya telah mengu- sekitarnya dilanda banjir luar biasa
mumkan bahawa Perdana Menteri ketika itu yang tidak pernah berlaku se-
nya. Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri yaakob telah lama bertahun-tahun, tambahnya.
meluluskan dana kecemasan khas un-
SLS fail permohonan semakan Sabah catat tuk membaiki jalan yang terjejas dan “Semasa lawatan saya ke kampung
membina semula lima jambatan ter- itu, saya melihat ‘zipline’ sementara
kehakiman Pemberian Khas 40 peratus 67 kes baharu masuk jambatan gantung yang di- dan ketua masyarakat di kampung itu
hanyutkan banjir besar pada Mac lalu. telah memberi jaminan bahawa kabel
KOTA KINABALU: Persatuan Undang- Perkara 13 Perlembagaan KOTA KINABALU: Sabah merekodkan (zipline) itu digunakan semata-mata
Persekutuan.” 67 kes baharu Covid-19 pada Khamis, “Bagi pembinaan semula jambatan, untuk membawa barang untuk dihan-
undang Sabah (SLS) pada Khamis peningkatan kecil berbanding 65 ini masih dalam proses. Saya akan ke tar ke seberang sungai.
SLS juga memohon agar semua pada hari sebelumnya, manakala kampung-kampung ini pada Ahad ini
memfailkan permohonan untuk prosiding selanjutnya berkaitan tiada kematian atau kluster baharu (12 Jun) untuk melihat sendiri perkem- “Tetapi saya rasa ia mungkin terlepas
pengumuman dan perintah semakan dikenal pasti, kata jurucakap Covid- bangan kerja menyiapkan jalan batu pandang...mungkin kanak-kanak meli-
semakan kehakiman terhadap ditangguhkan sehingga penentuan 19 Sabah Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun. kelikir serta pembinaan semula jam- hat kabel dan bermain dengannya se-
permohonan pemohon di dalam ini batan,” katanya. hingga video mengenai mereka di-
Pemberian Khas 40 peratus kepada untuk semakan kehakiman terhadap “Penampang menjadi penyum- rakam dan menjadi tular,” katanya.
keputusan responden. bang utama kepada jumlah kes Arthur yang juga Timbalan Menteri
negeri yang dipertikaikan. negeri dengan 19 kes, meningkat 15 Kerja Raya berkata demikian kepada Malah, Arthur berkata kerja-kerja
Kos permohonan ini adalah kos-kos kes berbanding hari sebelumnya. pemberita selepas merasmikan semi- baik pulih infrastruktur yang rosak ak-
Permohonan itu dibuat pada jam 4 di dalam kausa dan apa-apa perintah nar mengenai Pendaftaran Kontraktor ibat banjir besar telah dimulakan se-
atau relief lain sebagaimana yang “Kota Kinabalu juga mencatatkan dan penyampaian Anugerah Kontrak- belum video tular.
petang melalui portal pendaftaran difikirkan sesuai dan wajar oleh peningkatan empat kes dengan 28. tor dan Pengilang, di sini, anjuran Lem-
mahkamah dalam keadaan itu akan Kes Sandakan bagaimanapun menu- baga Pembangunan Industri Pembi- Selain itu, katanya beliau telah men-
dalam talian mahkamah, di mana SLS diberikan. run 15 kes berbanding hari sebelum- naan (CIDB), pada Khamis. gupah dua helikopter pada awal Mei
nya dengan mencatatkan sifar jangk- untuk menghantar lapan guru pulang
memohon agar Kerajaan Persekutuan Ia dinyatakan dalam kenyataan SLS itan,” katanya dalam satu kenyataan, April lalu, Harian Ekspres mela- ke kampung sebelum sesi persekola-
bahawa SLS, sebagai pemohon, adalah Khamis. porkan bagaimana kira-kira 27 murid han bermula pada 9 Mei.
menghormati pemberian khas 40 Badan Berkanun yang ditubuhkan SK Nangkawangan mempertaruhkan
mengikut Seksyen 7A Ordinan Peguam Beliau berkata secara keseluruhan nyawa mereka setiap hari untuk Beliau menambah pembinaan lima
peratus seperti yang dinyatakan dalam Bela (Sabah Bab 2) yang objeknya tujuh daerah mencatatkan penu- menyeberangi sungai menggunakan jambatan untuk kampung terjejas di
ditetapkan dan diperuntukkan di runan berbanding lima daerah men- ‘zipline’ buatan manusia, ‘flying fox’ daerah sama di mana dua sekolah - SK
Perkara 112C dan Bahagian V Jadual Ke- bawah Bahagian VI Ordinan Peguam catatkan peningkatan. Nangkawangan dan SK Layon - juga
Bela (Sabah Bab 2) dan khususnya dalam proses.
10 Perlembagaan Persekutuan. Seksyen 13A di bawahnya. “Sepuluh daerah mencatatkan
angka satu digit, manakala 17 daerah Lihat muka 2
SLS berkata ia memohon Mengikut seksyen 13A tersebut, SLS tidak mencatatkan sebarang jangki-
diberi kuasa dan kuasa berkanun yang tan baharu,” tambahnya.
pengisytiharan mahkamah berhubung diperlukan “untuk menegakkan
keadilan tanpa mengambil kira Masidi berkata kesemua 67 kes
kegagalan Kerajaan Persekutuan kepentingannya sendiri atau adalah jangkitan kategori satu dan
kepentingan ahlinya, tanpa dua, di mana 61 peratus daripadanya
melakukan semakan kedua pada 1973 dipengaruhi oleh ketakutan atau adalah sporadik.
kebaikan” dan “untuk melindungi dan
dengan Kerajaan Sabah. membantu orang ramai dalam semua Mengenai program imunisasi
perkara berkaitan dengan undang- Sabah, 1,071 individu mengambil
“Kegagalan untuk melaksanakan undang”. vaksin mereka pada 8 Jun, di mana
517 adalah dewasa dan 554 adalah
semakan itu adalah melanggar dan Lihat muka 2 kanak-kanak.

menyalahi kewajipan perlembagaan

Kerajaan Persekutuan seperti yang

termaktub di bawah Perkara 112D, Fasal

(1), (3) dan (4) Perlembagaan

Persekutuan.”

Kumpulan itu juga memohon

mahkamah mengisytiharkan

pemberian yang dihutang oleh

Kerajaan Persekutuan kepada negeri

itu bagi setiap tahun antara 1974 dan

2021.

“Kegagalan untuk membayar

pemberian itu bagi setiap tahun

adalah satu pelanggaran hak asasi

seperti yang termaktub di bawah

2 Tempatan S UARA TEMPATAN ANDA I JUMAAT, 10 JU N, 2022 harianekspres

Ubat kurang bukan kerana pembelian panik: Khairy Musim Haji 1443H

ALOR SETAR: Isu “Jadi mungkin itu ada kaitan dengan rut dihadiri Duta Besar Jepun ke Malaysia Tiada dam untuk wanita pakai
kekurangan bekalan hari itu ramai yang dijangkiti Covid-19 dan Takahashi Katsuhiko.
ubat-ubatan yang juga selepas ini HFMD, jadi mungkin dari pelitup muka ketika ihram
berlaku terutama di segi pembelian itu… permintaan itu Mengenai sumbangan itu, Khairy
farmasi dan fasiliti meningkat disebabkan fenomena terse- berkata peralatan perubatan keseluruhan MAKKAH: Wanita yang memakai Tengku Aziz berkata demikian ketika
kesihatan swasta ter- but,” katanya pada sidang media di sini bernilai RM19.3 juta tersebut akan diagih pelitup muka ketika berada dalam ditemui pemberita di bangunan pengi-
tentu ketika ini pada Khamis. kepada semua hospital kerajaan di seluruh ihram tidak perlu membayar dam, kata napan dan pengurusan TH di Abraj Al
bukan disebabkan negara bagi meningkatkan perkhidmatan Pengarah Operasi Bimbingan Lembaga Janadriah susulan timbul pendapat
pembelian panik Khairy berkata Kementerian Kesihatan fasiliti berkenaan. Tabung Haji (TH) Tengku Aziz Raja Ab- berbeza berkaitan larangan terkini ker-
oleh orang ramai, (KKM) sedang melakukan semakan den- dullah.  ajaan Arab Saudi yang mewajibkan pe-
kata Menteri Kesihatan Khairy Jamaluddin gan pengeluar dan pengimport ubat- “Jadi banyak hospital bukan hanya hos- makaian pelitup muka di kawasan ter-
(gambar). ubatan bagi mendapatkan maklumat ter- pital di kawasan bandar yang akan terima Beliau berkata ia merupakan kepu- buka dan tertutup.
perinci mengenai bekalan selain mendap- sumbangan ini tetapi juga luar bandar, se- tusan yang dicapai menerusi Muza-
Sebaliknya, beliau menjelaskan ia eko- atkan maklum balas daripada Persatuan bagai contoh Hospital Kuala Lipis, Hospital karah Haji Peringkat Kebangsaan ke-37 Dam ialah satu daripada kaedah un-
ran permintaan tinggi ubat-ubatan ter- Perubatan Malaysia serta klinik-klinik Kuala Krai, Hospital Orang Asli Gombak sempena musim haji tahun ini beriku- tuk menyempurnakan ibadah haji dan
tentu susulan penularan Covid-19 varian swasta. dan Hospital Jempol,” katanya. tan timbul beberapa persoalan menge- umrah di atas sebab-sebab tertentu.
Omicron sebelum ini dan peningkatan kes nai pemakaian pelitup muka yang diku-
penyakit tangan, kaki dan mulut (HFMD) “Kita akan bekerjasama dengan pen- Kerajaan Jepun pada Disember 2020 atkuasakan oleh kerajaan Arab Saudi Bagi memastikan semua jemaah haji
pada waktu ini. geluar-pengeluar syarikat-syarikat farmasi menawarkan untuk membantu Malaysia ketika ini. memperoleh maklumat tepat
sama ada untuk bagi ubat alternatif dalam memerangi pandemik Covid-19 dalam berhubung perkara itu, pihaknya telah
Bagaimanapun, Khairy berkata keadaan ataupun kalau sekiranya perlu, kita import bentuk Bantuan Geran Jepun bagi mem- Tengku Aziz berkata semasa wabak mengarahkan semua pembimbing
itu tidak berlaku di seluruh negara seba- ubat dari negara lain. bekalkan peralatan perubatan kritikal yang melanda, pemakaian pelitup muka yang bertugas di bawah TH memak-
liknya hanya membabitkan beberapa diperlukan untuk melengkapkan perkhid- yang diarahkan oleh pihak berkuasa lumkannya menerusi sesi kursus serta
lokasi dan ubat-ubatan tertentu dan beliau “Tapi buat masa ini, kita ada dapat be- matan bagi merawat pesakit Covid-19. bagi wanita adalah diharuskan dan ceramah di tanah air dan Tanah Suci.
memberi jaminan bekalan ubat-ubatan di berapa aduan setiap hari dan kita akan tidak berdosa.
negara ini secara keseluruhannya men- cuba bantu mereka untuk dapat stok ubat- Sehingga kini, 174 daripada 248 unit per- Menurut Tengku Aziz, perkemban-
cukupi. ubatan ini. Di fasiliti kerajaan tidak ada alatan itu telah diagihkan kepada hospital “Menutup muka dalam masa ihram gan itu mungkin akan berubah dari se-
masalah… yang ada kekurangan di fasiliti KKM seluruh negara dan peralatan itu yang mengikut hukum asalnya bagi lelaki masa ke semasa, berdasarkan arahan
“Sebab banyak ubat-ubatan yang kesihatan dan klinik swasta,” katanya. antaranya pam picagari, penganalisis gas tiada masalah dan tidak dikenakan daripada kerajaan Arab Saudi. 
dikatakan kurang ini, bukan tak ada, tapi darah (respiratori), pengimbas ultrabunyi dam, bagi wanita jika dia menutup
dikatakan kurang ini adalah ubat untuk Terdahulu beliau menghadiri majlis mudah alih dan defibrilator akan terus di- muka maka akan dikenakan dam ker- Dalam perkembangan lain, seramai
penyakit biasa macam selesema, demam, penyerahan sumbangan peralatan peru- gunakan untuk merawat pesakit bukan ana ia larangan dalam ihram. 200 petugas mengadakan majlis tahlil
sakit kepala dan sebagainya.  batan daripada kerajaan Jepun melalui Covid-19 apabila wabak itu diisytiharkan dan bacaan yasin malam Rabu lepas,
Bantuan Geran Jepun kepada KKM yang tu- berakhir nanti. – Bernama “Jadi timbul persoalan apabila bagi mendoakan agar urusan menyam-
musim wabak, sebagaimana yang kita but  ketibaan 295 jemaah di  Makkah,
Tawau lokasi Mayat bayi putuskan dalam muzakarah haji iaitu kira-kira 8 malam ini waktu Arab Saudi
strategik lihat dalam sekiranya pelitup muka itu diarahkan dipermudahkan.
beg oleh pemerintah dan terpaksa setiap
orang  mesti memakai pelitup muka Seramai 14,306 jemaah Malaysia
kerana wabak maka ketika itu hukum- akan menunaikan haji pada tahun ini
nya akan jadi harus dan tidak dike- dengan 48 penerbangan, iaitu yang ter-
nakan dam,” katanya. akhir pada 2 Julai. – Bernama

fenomena pakaian Perintah berkurung Esszone
gerhana matahari
Lagatah Toyos dilanjut sehingga 24 Jun
tahun depan
TAWAU: Mayat seorang bayi perempuan LAHAD DATU: Perintah berkurung di pelancong yang melawat pulau perang-
TAWAU: Tawau akan menjadi lokasi strate- teleskop khas untuk matahari serta mem- masih bertali pusat ditemui di dalam kawasan perairan tujuh daerah dalam inan.
gik di Malaysia untuk melihat fenomena bawa pakar-pakar astronomi yang akan dalam sebuah beg pakaian di tepi laut Zon Keselamatan Timur Sabah (Esszone)
gerhana matahari separa pada tahun hada- membantu menerangkan kepada Tanjung Batu Logpond di sini, sekitar jam yang berakhir Khamis, dilanjutkan se- “Berdasarkan maklumat yang kami
pan dengan peratus litupan matahari masyarakat mengenai fenomena itu dan 4.43 petang, Rabu lepas. hingga 24 Jun. kumpul, kumpulan termasuk Abu
mencecah hampir 50 peratus.  kesannya dalam kehidupan seharian. Sayyaf, yang terlibat dalam penculikan
Ketua polis daerah Tawau, ACP Jasmin Pesuruhjaya Polis Sabah Datuk Idris untuk mendapatkan wang tebusan,
Pengarah Planetarium Negara Anita Ba- Dalam pada itu, Anita mengalu-alukan Hussin berkata, mayat itu ditemui orang Abdullah berkata perintah berkurung masih cuba menyusup ke perairan ini
hari berkata mengikut kiraan astronomi penyertaan termasuk badan bukan kera- awam dalam sebuah beg berwarna merah dari 6 petang hingga 6 pagi itu diku- untuk melakukan penculikan dan je-
tarikh berlaku fenomena itu pada 20 April, jaan,  pihak pelancongan serta kerajaan jambu yang terapung di laut berhampi- atkuasakan di perairan Tawau, Sem- nayah rentas sempadan,” katanya.
iaitu waktu tengah hari dan pada bulan Sabah melalui KSTI untuk memperhe- ran jeti. porna, Kunak, Lahad Datu, Kinabatan-
puasa.  batkan usahasama promosi astronomi. gan, Sandakan dan Beluran. Idris berkata perintah berkurung itu
Katanya, siasatan awal mendapati seo- juga bagi memudahkan pen-
“Tawau adalah lokasi terbaik mencerap “Selain mengenal pasti lokasi di Sabah rang saksi sedang berjalan dengan tu- “Mereka yang tinggal di kawasan guatkuasaan dan pemantauan terhadap
atau meneropong gerhana matahari ketika yang boleh diwartakan sebagai kawasan nangnya di kawasan tersebut sebelum ter- terbabit dikehendaki berada di dalam pergerakan bot manakala kehadiran pa-
itu,  berbanding di tempat lain misalnya di pelancongan astronomi,” katanya lagi. lihat beg yang terapung itu dan mendap- rumah, manakala orang luar tidak sukan keselamatan di kawasan itu mem-
Semenanjung Malaysia pun hanya lima ati ada seorang bayi masih bertali pusat dibenarkan masuk (atau berada) di beri rasa selamat kepada penduduk
hingga 15 peratus litupan,” katanya ketika Sementara itu, yakub berkata KSTI men- didalamnya apabila membuka beg terse- kawasan berkenaan dalam tempoh setempat.
berucap pada majlis penutupan jelajah as- galu-alukan Planetarium Negara men- but. tersebut,” katanya dalam satu kenyataan.
tronomi pantai timur Sabah disempur- gadakan program pencerapan gerhana Bagaimanapun, beliau berkata ketua
nakan Menteri Sains, Teknologi dan Inovasi matahari separa di Tawau pada tahun “Bayi itu dipercayai sudah meninggal Beliau berkata perintah berkurung polis daerah di kawasan terjejas telah
Sabah Datuk yakub Alam di sini Rabu lepas. hadapan. dunia dan saksi kemudian membuat la- itu dilanjutkan bagi memastikan diberi kuasa untuk mengeluarkan per-
poran polis,” katanya. perairan itu tidak diceroboh pengganas, mit kepada mereka yang memohon ak-
Anita turut memohon persetujuan dari- Mengenai Jelajah Astronomi katanya yang boleh mengancam keselamatan tiviti menangkap ikan dan untuk men-
pada Majlis Perbandaran Tawau serta Ke- program itu berjaya menarik 14,000 Menurutnya, hasil pemeriksaan ter- penduduk, penyelidik antarabangsa gurus perkara-perkara segera semasa
menterian Sains, Teknologi dan Inovasi orang hadir di tiga lokasi jelajah yang di- hadap beg tersebut, seketul batu seberat yang menjalankan penyelidikan serta perintah berkurung.
Sabah (KSTI) dan Planetarium Negara agar adakan di Sandakan,  Lahad Datu serta 1.2 kilogram dibalut bersama bayi berke-
pihak Planetarium Negara dibenarkan un- Tawau dan ini membuktikan ilmu as- naan menggunaan sehelai kain batik, PPM Sandakan patahkan cubaan
tuk mengadakan program bersama tronomi mampu menarik minat dipercayai bertujuan untuk menengge-
masyarakat Tawau pada tarikh tersebut masyarakat di Sabah. lamkan beg tersebut ke dalam laut bagi seludup keluar barang kawalan
sekali gus menyaksikan keajaiban gerhana mengelak dikesan.
matahari.  “Penganjuran program ini merupakan Mardinah Jikur rasingan, sebuah bot yang dilihat dalam
kolaborasi ketiga di antara KSTI dan Plane- Jasmin berkata, Kementerian Kesihatan keadaan mencurigakan dan cuba masuk
“Sebenarnya pada tahun hadapan kita tarium Negara selepas Karnival Sains Sabah Malaysia (KKM) yang berada di lokasi ke- SANDAKAN: Pasukan Polis Marin (PPM) ke perairan negara untuk memunggah
alami gerhana matahari hibrid. Hibrid ini 2021 dan Pertandingan Video Pendek Ke- jadian kemudiannya membawa mayat Sandakan berjaya mematahkan cubaan hasil laut turut berjaya dipintas PPM
jarang berlaku mungkin dalam 20 hingga lestarian Alam Semesta,” katanya.  bayi itu ke Hospital Tawau untuk tin- membawa keluar barang kawalan ke ne- Sandakan.
30 tahun, terdapat satu masa pada hari dakan lanjut. gara jiran.
sama akan berlaku gerhana matahari Menurutnya program jelajah astronomi Katanya, juragan itu juga telah diberi
penuh,  gerhana matahari cincin (anulus) itu satu platform dan usaha kerajaan untuk Katanya, pemeriksaan doktor menge- Pegawai Pemerintah Markas Operasi penerangan berkaitan pematuhan
dan di sini adalah laluan paling akhir mata- menyampaikan perkhidmatan kepada sahkan mayat bayi itu adalah perempuan. PPM Sandakan, DSP Rusdin Banin, Prosedur Operasi Standard Covid-19
hari separa,” katanya lagi.  rakyat dalam meningkatkan kadar bilan- berkata, ia selepas pihaknya berjaya sepertimana yang ditetapkan dalam
gan pelajar bidang Sains, Teknologi, Keju- Tambahnya, polis masih meneruskan menahan sebuah bot yang disyaki mem- Perintah Akta Pencegahan Dan Kawalan
Menurutnya, pihaknya bersedia mem- ruteraan, dan Matematik (STEM) di Sabah siasatan lanjut mengikut Seksyen 318 Ka- bawa barang kawalan minyak petrol Penyakit Berjangkit 1998. 
bawa peralatan termasuk pelbagai jenis yang ketika ini baru mencapai 27 peratus. – nun Keseksaan. tanpa sebarang permit daripada pihak
Bernama berkuasa di kawasan laut Sandakan Bot asing itu kemudian telah diiring
Sehubungan itu, beliau menasihatkan awal pagi Rabu. keluar dari perairan negara dan juragan
orang ramai agar tidak membuat se- berkenaan turut diarahkan serta diberi
barang spekulasi berkaitan kes itu bagi Semasa penahanan itu, jelasnya, seo- amaran supaya tidak kembali semula ke
mengelak kekeliruan dan kegusaran rang lelaki dewasa berusia 48 tahun perairan negara.
masyarakat serta mengganggu siasatan juga telah ditahan bersama bot.
polis. Rusdin berkata, Pasukan Polis Marin
Hasil pemeriksaan di bot tersebut turut juga menyarankan masyarakat terutama
Orang ramai juga, katanya, dinasi- mendapati terdapat barang kawalan iaitu masyarakat maritim dan persisir pantai
hatkan agar tidak menyebarkan berita beberapa jerikin minyak petrol. menyalurkan maklumat kepada Pa-
tidak sahih kepada umum dan sebarang sukan Polis Marin Wilayah 4 Sabah
maklumat boleh disalurkan kepada Katanya, rampasan itu kemudian melalui aplikasi WhatsApp ke talian
mana-mana balai poilis berhampiran dibawah ke Markas Operasi PPM San- 0139391197 atau berhubung terus den-
atau IPD Tawau (089-752222). dakan untuk tindakan selanjutnya.  gan mana-mana balai berdekatan jika
mengetahui sebarang aktiviti yang
1717 paket minyak masak dirampas dalam rumah Nilai rampasan termasuk bot dan en- menyalahi undang-undang di perairan
jin dianggarkan berjumlah RM6,675. negara ini. 
Lagatah Toyos gasan Op Gelora Khas/Op Kontraban Ridzauddin berkata, tangkapan dan
bertindak menyerbu rumah tersebut se- rampasan dibawa ke Pangkalan  PPM “Kes disiasat di bawah Akta Kawalan
TAWAU: Pasukan Gerakan Marin (PPM) lepas menerima maklumat risikan dari- Tawau  untuk tindakan lanjut kerana Bekalan 1961.” Katanya.
merampas 101 kotak berisi 17 paket minyak pada Unit Risik Operasi (URM). melakukan kesalahan di  bawah Akta
masak setiap satu dalam satu sebuah di Kawalan Bekalan 1961. Sementara itu, dalam kejadian be-
rumah atas air di Kg Batu 4,Jalan Apas sek- “Hasil pemeriksaan ke atas rumah terse-
itar jam 4.40 petang pada Rabu. but, pasukan kita menemui longgokan ko- Dalam pada itu, beliau mengalu-alukan Warga emas hilang ditemui selamat
tak mengandungi minyak masak paket masyarakat pesisir pantai dan maritim
Pegawai Memerintah PPM Tawau, DSP pelbagai jenama. agar menyalurkan sebarang maklumat Patimang Abdul Ghani pagi, Khamis.
Ridzauddin Selamat berkata, seorang sus- berkaitan menerusi aplikasi WhatsApp “Sebaik menerima panggilan, pasukan
pek lelaki tempatan berumur 25 tahun tu- “Kesemua minyak tersebut yang diang- PPM Milayah 4 Sabah di talian 013-9391197. KOTA MARUDU: Lelaki warga emas yang
rut ditahan di rumah berkenaan yang garkan bernilai RM6,060 dipercayai disim- dikhuatiri hilang di sebuah kebun ditemui Bomba diketuai Pegawai Bomba Kanan II
dipercayai dijadikan stor penyimpanan se- pan di  rumah tersebut sebagai stor se- Maklumat juga boleh disalurkan terus selamat di kampung lain oleh penduduk, Jakri Bahar bersama sebuah kenderaan
belum diseludup keluar ke negara jiran. belum diseludup ke negara jiran,”katanya ke Bilik Gerakan PPM Tawau di talian 089- pada Khamis. bergegas ke lokasi untuk mendapatkan
lagi. 983628. maklumat dan membuat operasi SAR. 
Menurutnya, pasukannya dalam tu- Mangsa berumur 80 tahun dilaporkan
hilang di kampung Mangkaluah pada “Menurut maklumat awal dari pen-
Kontraktor digalak daftar syarikat melalui portal MCP petang Rabu dan ditemui dalam keadaan duduk kampung, mangsa disedari hilang
selamat di Kampung Bambangan. pada Rabu kira-kira jam 4.30 petang,”
Dari muka depan memudahkan urusan perolehan kerja dan berpotensi tinggi. katanya.
Mengenai acara itu, Arthur berkata beliau pengumpulan pangkalan data. “Jadi harapan kami agar kontraktor tem- Ketua Balai Bomba dan Penyelamat
menggalakkan kontraktor terutamanya dari (BBP) Kota Marudu, Rony Sikawan Rony berkata, mangsa telah diserahkan
Sabah mendaftarkan syarikat mereka den- Menjawab soalan, Timbalan Eksekutif II patan dapat bersaing dan merebut peluang berkata, pihaknya menerima panggilan kepada ahli keluarga dan operasi dita-
gan portal digital yang disediakan oleh CIDB CIDB Mohd Zaid Zakaria berkata hanya ter- daripada kontrak atau projek yang akan berhubung kejadian itu pada jam 9.59 matkan pada jam 12.20 tengah hari.
seperti Portal Kontraktor Malaysia (MCP) dapat 13,000 kontraktor kecil-kecilan Sabah datang ke Sabah pada tahun-tahun akan
dan portal lain seperti SCORE dan MCORE dalam pangkalan data CIDB manakala datang,” katanya. Tindakan undang-undang kedua dari Sabah
yang akan memberikan maklumat tentang mereka yang mendaftar secara digital dalam
kemajuan dan prestasi mereka ke arah MCPnya masih rendah berikutan kekuran- Dalam acara sama, Arthur turut Dari muka depan Ini adalah tindakan undang-undang
mewujudkan pangkalan data. untuk diakses gan pendedahan mengenai faedahnya. menyampaikan Anugerah Kontraktor Kece-
oleh agensi kerajaan dan sektor swasta. merlangan untuk SKORE 5 Bintang, SLS, dalam meneruskan objektif kedua yang difailkan oleh kumpulan
Beliau berkata CIDB juga mempunyai kad Beliau berkata mana-mana kontraktor Anugerah Kontraktor Kecemerlangan un-
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datang memandangkan sektor pembinaan
khususnya di Sabah merupakan sektor yang memastikan Perlembagaan Persekutuan Negeri dan Persekutuan sebagai

didukung sepanjang masa. responden.

harianekspres SU ARA TE MPATAN ANDA I JUMAAT, 10 JUN, 2022 Tempatan 3

Pelawaan

Warisan bersifat

peribadi: Kong

Clarence Dol pelawaan kepada PBS untuk bergabung JUMAIN (kanan) menyerahkan semula PKDC Ranau kepada Muhammad Firdaus.
bagi menghadapi PRU ke-15.
RANAU: Pelawaan oleh Kundasang perlu PKOB sendiri hadapi kecemasan: Jumain
Parti Warisan kepada Parti Menerusi laporan itu, Presiden Warisan
Bersatu Sabah (PBS) untuk berkata pihaknya terbuka untuk beker- RANAU: Pegawai Daerah Jumain Abdul Premis Pusat Kuarantin (PK) Asrama seiring dengan penurunan kes Covid-19
bergabung dalam meng- jasama dengan PBS bagi menghadapi PRU Ghani mencadangkan agar satu lagi Pusat Linawa dan Pusat Kuarantin Rawatan serta keadaan semasa yang bertambah
hadapi Pilihan Raya akan datang kerana Sabah memerlukan Kawalan Operasi Bencana Daerah (PKOB) (PKDC) Dewan Kompleks Sukan di sini, baik selain pengurangan kes jangkitan di
Umum (PRU) akan datang gabungan parti tempatan yang kuat di diwujudkan di Kundasang. baru-baru ini. daerah ini.
hanyalah bersifat peribadi untuk kelang- peringkat akar umbi.
sungan politik, kata Ketua Wiramuda Star Jumain yang juga pengerusi PKOB Dalam majlis itu, Jumain menyer- “Bersama-sama kita mengharapkan
Sabah Kong Soon Choi (gambar). Kong turut berkata, pendirian Presiden Ranau berkata tindakan itu sebagai perse- ahkan dokumen penutupan kepada Tim- tiada lagi kes baharu dilaporkan di
PBS Datuk Seri Dr Maximus Ongkili yang diaan menempatkan kemudahan rawatan balan Pengurus Besar Lembaga Sukan daerah kita dan sekiranya terdapat lapo-
Katanya, daripada cuma mempelawa secara hormat menolak pelawaan Shafie pesakit Covid-19 dan kecemasan lain. Sabah Muhammad Firdaus Kassim yang ran kes baharu jangkitan Covid-19 atau
satu parti tempatan, lebih baik untuk dan mengekalkan komitmen bersama ker- disaksikan oleh Ketua Jabatan Kerajaan kes membabitkan penyakit lain, maka
Warisan bergabung dengan keluarga be- ajaan GRS-BN menunjukkan kematangan “Jika PKOB ditubuhkan di Kundasang, Negeri. kita akan memikirkan semula penggu-
sar dalam kerajaan GRS-BN bagi memas- politik yang harus dicontohi semua parti ia boleh menempatkan mangsa sekiranya naan kedua-dua lokasi ini,” katanya.
tikan kestabilan politik Sabah terus dalam gabungan itu. berlaku kecemasan lain seperti gempa Semasa majlis itu, Jumain menyer-
kukuh. bumi seperti yang berlaku pada 2015. ahkan dokumen penutupan kepada Tim- Menurutnya, semua peralatan lebih
Katanya, sudah tiba masanya untuk balan Pengurus Besar Lembaga Sukan 100 unit termasuk tilam, bantal, tikar, se-
Katanya, pelawaan itu hanya akan pemimpin dalam GRS-BN benar-benar “Memandangkan Kundasang terdedah Sabah Muhammad Firdaus Kassim yang limut dan katil yang digunakan sepan-
mewujudkan blok politik yang lebih huru- menunjukkan kesepakatan politik yang kepada risiko gempa bumi, maka di- disaksikan Ketua Jabatan Kerajaan jang rawatan dan kuarantin Covid-19 di
hara dan mengelirukan rakyat sedangkan mantap bagi menghadapi PRU agar fikirkan perlu ada PKOB sebagai pihak Negeri. dua lokasi Kompleks Sukan Ranau itu
isu perdebatan adalah sama iaitu memas- segala isu berkaitan hak-hak negeri dapat yang bertnidak awal dalam menyela- akan di eliti untuk diserahkan semula
tikan hak negeri dan rakyat Sabah terus dituntut sebulat suara di peringkat tert- matkan mangsa,” katanya. Jumain berkata penyerahan semula se- kepada pihak berkaitan manakala perala-
terbela secara adil. inggi. cara rasmi Asrama Linawa (PK) dan PKDC tan yang rosak akan dilupuskan. – CD
Beliau berkata demikian pada majlis itu kepada Lembaga Sukan Sabah adalah
“Kenapa perlu jemput satu parti tem- “Kematangan pengundi khususnya penutupan dan penyerahan semula
patan sahaja sedangkan ada keluarga be- pengundi muda ketika ini perlu diambil
sar dalam GRS-BN yang menghimpunkan kira kerana mereka menentukan kestabi- Waris, ahli Mendiang Puan Sri Helen contoh
semua parti tempatan dan nasional demi lan politik berdasarkan pendirian sese-
mengukuhkan politik di Sabah,” soalnya. buah parti politik.

Kong berkata demikian pada Khamis “Jika mereka mudah terpengaruh,
ketika diminta mengulas laporan media maka persepsi mereka akan berubah
mengenai Presiden Warisan Datuk Seri serta-merta dan menolak kepimpinan
Mohd Shafie Apdal yang membuat parti,” kata Kong.

Salleh: Jangan buat keputusan melulu keluarga terbaik dalam kerja NGO: Liew

KOTA KINABALU: yang dijadualkan berlangsung di Shah kanak-kanak KOTA KINABALU: Bekas jek kemasyarakatan untuk manfaat kelu-
Alam pada 16 Julai ini untuk diteruskan. Timbalan Ketua Menteri arga di luar bandar.
Bekas Ketua Menteri Datuk Christina Liew
Bekas Menteri Komunikasi dan Multi- menyifatkan mendiang “Semoga rohnya tenang,” kata Liew,
Datuk Seri Dr Salleh media itu turut menggesa pegawai dari Puan Sri Helen Jayasuriya yang merupakan Adun Api-Api, dalam
Jais dan Majlis Bandaraya Shah Alam (gambar) sebagai contoh satu kenyataan pada Khamis.
Said Keruak (gambar) (MBSA) menghadiri festival itu untuk ini dicari cemerlang penglibatan
mendapatkan gambaran sebenar tentang aktif wanita dalam kerja-kerja NGO yang Helen juga sinonim dengan Pusat Seri
berkata keputusan un- perayaan itu. menyumbang kepada kesejahteraan Mengasih, sebuah pusat pembangunan
masyarakat secara keseluruhan. khas, ketika itu dikenali sebagai Sekolah
tuk menyekat atau Terdahulu, Menteri Hal Ehwal Agama Seri Mengasih, tambahnya.
Idris Ahmad menasihatkan umat Islam su- Beliau berkata Helen akan dikenang
melarang penyertaan paya tidak mengambil bahagian dalam Mardinah Jikur kerana sumbangan yang tidak terni- “Saya difahamkan beliau merupakan
festival itu yang didakwanya “mempunyai lainya kepada masyarakat di Kota Kina- ahli lembaga pengasas Pusat Seri Men-
orang Islam dalam per- unsur-unsur keagamaan lain”, susulan SANDAKAN: Peja- balu khususnya. gasih yang ditubuhkan sejak 1981. Malah,
penyelidikan Jabatan Kemajuan Islam beliau telah mendapatkan bantuan ra-
ayaan Bon Odori tidak harus dibuat secara (Jakim). bat Kebajikan Am “Dengan kemurahan hati dan pengor- mai sukarelawan pada awal penubuhan
banannya terhadap khidmat ke- institusi itu.
tergesa-gesa. Perayaan itu mempamerkan budaya Sandakan memo- sukarelawan, beliau menjadi contoh
Jepun dan memasukkan persembahan kepada rakan-rakan sezamannya dalam “Puan Sri Helen memainkan peranan
“Marilah kita meraikan kepelbagaian gendang dan tarian Bon Odori. hon bantuan orang Kelab Inner Wheel Kota Kinabalu, di penting dalam memastikan penggunaan
mana beliau pernah menjadi presiden. bangunan lama kerajaan di Tanjung Aru
dan tidak membuat keputusan melulu,” ramai untuk sebagai premis sementara pusat itu, dan
“Dikenali atas usahanya mempro- berkhidmat selama beberapa dekad, ter-
katanya dalam catatan terbarunya di Face- mengesan waris mosikan persaudaraan dalam kalangan masuk sebagai naib pengerusi untuk
ahli kelab, pertubuhan itu di bawah tempoh tertentu,” kata Liew yang men-
book. atau ahli keluarga pimpinannya menjalankan pelbagai pro- gucapkan takziah kepada Tan Sri Thomas
Jayasuriya dan keluarga.
Sehubungan itu, beliau menyokong Shazrayyan Haiqal

titah Sultan Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin (gambar) yang

Idris Shah agar Jabatan Agama Islam kini berusia 14

Negeri (Jais) membenarkan festival itu, tahun.

Pegawai Kebajikan Daerah Rodin

Usahasama UMS tingkat kualiti buah Suri Arif berkata ibu kanak-kanak itu

menyerahkan kanak-kanak itu kepada

Suria Abdullah katanya sambil menambah, kerjasama seorang lelaki pada April 2008.
dengan pemain industri adalah penting
SANDAKAN: Surat hasrat (LoI) dimeterai untuk tujuan ini serta membawa industri “Menurut lelaki itu, pada 9 April
pertanian negeri ke peringkat lebih tinggi.
antara Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) 2008, seorang wanita bernama Nor-
“Kedua-dua pihak juga boleh menda-
dan pengusaha Durian dan Buah-buahan pat manfaat daripada kerjasama se- siah Hiya (ibu kanak-kanak itu) meny-
umpama ini kerana idea penyelidikan dan
Tropika Sabah (MaSDa) untuk pembangunan boleh dijalankan erahkan bayi itu kepadanya di kawasan Transaksi pembayaran tanpa
bersama,” kata Prof Azwan.
meningkatkan pertanian di negeri ini. perumahan Pasir Putih di Taman
Untuk fasa pertama projek ini, FPL dan
LoI itu turut menyaksikan kerjasama MaSDa akan memberi tumpuan kepada Melanta Blok G Lot 61, di sini, ketika
kajian agronomi dan pascatuai avocado.
lebih baik antara Fakulti Pertanian Lestari kanak-kanak itu baru berusia empat tunai Puspakom mulai 1 Julai
MaSDA ialah sebuah persatuan berdaf-
(FPL) UMS dan MasDa ke arah usaha untuk tar yang dianggotai oleh pengusaha buah- bulan,” katanya.
buahan dari pelbagai daerah di Sabah.
meningkatkan kualiti buah-buahan dan Ibu kanak-kanak itu meninggalkan
Ladang MaSDA diusahakan secara
tanaman. Dekan fakulti, Prof Dr Azwan komersial manakala pemasaran buah- pakaian, kad perubatan dan sijil ke- KUALA LUMPUR: Transaksi pembayaran tarikh itu.
buahan memasuki pasaran luar negeri. Katanya pelanggan boleh membuat ba-
Aawang, berkata pelajar akan mendapat lahiran kanak-kanak berkenaan bagi semua jenis pemeriksaan kenderaan
FDL diwakili oleh Prof Azwan manakala yaran secara dalam talian melalui pilihan
manfaat daripada perjanjian itu, kerana MaSDA oleh pengerusinya, Duane Evans kepada lelaki itu dan tidak pernah di Puspakom Sdn Bhd (Puspakom) akan e-dompet, kad debit atau kad kredit.
semasa menandatangani LoI.
mereka akan didedahkan kepada lebih kembali untuk mendapatkan semula beralih kepada pembayaran tanpa tunai Menurutnya Puspakom menerima
pembayaran tanpa tunai melalui pelbagai
banyak kerja lapangan dan latihan indus- kanak-kanak itu walaupun banyak mulai 1 Julai depan. pilihan e-dompet termasuk Puspakom e-
wallet, Maybank QRPay, GrabPay, Touch ‘n
tri di ladang-ladang MaSDA. cubaan untuk menghubunginya. Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Go eWallet, Boost, WeChat Pay dan Alipay
di semua pusat pemeriksaannya di selu-
“Fakulti kami berhasrat membina Mereka yang mempunyai mak- Puspakom Shukor Ismail dalam kenyataan ruh negara. – Bernama

modal insan yang boleh membantu mem- lumat diminta menghubungi pegawai hari ini berkata pelaksanaan urus niaga

bangunkan industri pertanian bertanggungjawab Nurhafiza Abdul tanpa tunai berkenaan akan diku-

berdasarkan tiga prinsip utama – kelestar- Rahman di 089-668494 atau atkuasakan di semua 54 pusat pemerik-

ian, kepakaan dan teknologi tinggi,” 089-667821. saan agensi itu di seluruh negara mulai

Warga emas perlu sentiasa dilihat sebahagian daripada masyarakat: Amisah

Undang bahaya RANAU: Warga emas perlu sentiasa dilihat JIMMY menyerahkan cenderahati kepada Amisah pada majlis itu. Hakka Ranau Datuk Jimmy Tham yuk
sebahagian daripada masyarakat, meman- Leong berkata sambutan Pesta Perahu
Ahmad Apong dangkan pengalaman luas mereka dalam Hakka Ranau dan Persatuan Warga Emas tan Empat Dalam Satu iaitu Majlis Makan Naga atau dalam bahasa Cina dipanggil
kehidupan serta jasa murni mereka dalam Muhibbah adalah dua kumpulan yang Malam, Hari Warga Emas, Hari Ibu dan Duan Wu Jie disambut setiap tahun pada
SIPITANG: Seorang penduduk terkejut membina masyarakat pada masa lalu. hari kelima bulan kelima dalam kalendar
mendapati sebuah parit berdekatan sentiasa menyambut Hari Warga Emas se- Bapa dan juga Pesta Perahu Naga yang di- Lunar.
padang pekan di sini tidak bertutup apa- Adun dilantik, Datuk Amisah yassin tiap tahun, dan ini mesti dicontohi oleh adakan di Dewan Hakka di sini,
bila jeriji besinya rosak (gambar). berkata rakyat Malaysia hari ini dapat pertubuhan lain. baru-baru ini. “Menurut lagenda, festival itu bertu-
menikmati kemakmuran yang ada ketika juan untuk memperingati ahli dan
Kassim Sabli berkata keadaan ini boleh ini, adalah hasil keputusan dan kebijak- Beliau berkata demikian pada sambu- Sementara itu, Pengerusi Persatuan penyair politik yang banyak membawa
mengundang bahaya kepada mereka yang sanaan rakyat yang merupakan warga mese cintakan negara kepada masyarakat
ingin menuju ke astaka besar di padang emas pada masa kini. Cina. Ini menjadi simbol dalam semangat
itu khususnya pada waktu malam. dan budaya masyarakat Cina.
“Sehubungan itu, adalah penting un-
“Pada waktu malam, keadaan ini boleh tuk kita sentiasa mengingati dan meng- “Kita meraikan acara malam ini dengan
mengundang bahaya apabila orang ramai hargai warga emas yang banyak berjasa optimis. Semua peristiwa ini membawa
berpusu-pusu ke padang atau astaka. kepada kita semua sama ada dalam per- kepada satu iaitu mengeratkan lagi ikatan
satuan, keluarga dan masyarakat,” kekeluargaan antara kita semua,
“Saya berharap Majlis Daerah Sipitang katanya. mengambil peluang untuk beramah
dapat membaikinya sebelum ada yang mesra antara satu sama lain.
mengalami kecelakaan,” katanya kepada Menurut Amisah, sambutan Hari Ibu
Harian Ekspres. dan Hari Bapa adalah satu lagi cara untuk “Untuk majlis hari Warga Emas dan Ibu
menghargai ibu bapa yang telah banyak Bapa, ia bertujuan untuk mengiktiraf dan
Semantara itu, di BEAUFORT, pengguna berkorban membesarkan, memberi pen- menghargai jasa mereka dalam men-
terpaksa meletakkan dua tayar lama di se- didikan dan menjadikan anak mereka in- jadikan kita lebih matang dan menikmati
buah lubang di atas jalan di Beaufort san berguna kepada keluarga dan kehidupan yang lebih baik,” katanya pada
Square. masyarakat sekeliling. majlis yang turut diraikan ahli kanan per-
satuan itu. – CD
“Perkara ini sudah lama tapi tiada tin- Di Ranau, beliau berkata Persatuan
dakan diambil bagi menutup semula
lubang injap udara ini,” kata seorang Penuntut IPT disyaki buang bayi perempuan baru lahir ditahan
pengguna yang enggan namanya
didedahkan. ARAU: Polis menahan seorang penuntut orang awam berhubung penemuan bayi nombor telefon setelah dipujuk oleh pi- naan dan membawa bayi tersebut ke Hos-
sebuah institusi pengajian tinggi itu sekitar pukul  9.10 pagi tadi dalam hak JKM,” katanya ketika dihubungi pem- pital Tuanku Fauziah (HTF) Kangar bagi
(IPT) pada Khamis berhubung kes pene- keadaan masih bertali pusat. berita, Khamis. mendapatkan rawatan susulan.
muan seorang bayi perempuan dipercayai
baharu dilahirkan yang dibalut  dengan “Hasil siasatan awal mendapati Jabatan Wari berkata selepas menerima pang- “Bayi itu dilaporkan kini berada dalam
plastik hitam di hadapan sebuah gerai Kebajikan Masyarakat (JKM) Perlis juga gilan itu, JKM Perlis telah bergegas ke keadaan sihat dan stabil,” katanya.
berhampiran Taman Seri Wang. telah menerima panggilan daripada seo- lokasi terlibat dan menemui seorang bayi
rang wanita (suspek)  yang memak- masih bertali pusat yang dibalut dengan Katanya  kes itu disiasat mengikut
Pengarah Jabatan Siasatan Jenayah lumkan telah meninggalkan seorang bayi plastik hitam. Seksyen 317 Kanun Keseksaan mem-
Kontinjen Perlis ACP Wari Kiew berkata berdekatan kawasan berkenaan. babitkan kesalahan menyembunyikan ke-
pihaknya menerima panggilan daripada Beliau berkata pegawai Kementerian lahiran dengan niat membuang bayi. –
Wanita itu juga telah meninggalkan Kesihatan (KKM) turut ke lokasi berke- Bernama

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Penganggur Gagal menutup lif dengan selamat hingga sebabkan kemalangan Rasuah VLN:

didakwa mencuri 30 Jun untuk e-review Ahmad Zahid

Jo Ann Mool syarikat kontraktor kecil mengaku

KOTA KINABALU: Seorang penganggur Cynthia D Baga Syarikat itu sebagai kontraktor kecil, Akta sama yang memperuntukkan huku- tidak bersalah
lelaki didakwa di Mahkamah Majistret didakwa gagal menutup atau memagar man denda sehingga RM50,000, atau
pada Khamis atas pertuduhan mencuri di KOTA KINABALU: Mahkamah menetap- pintu lif dengan selamat untuk menge- penjara sehingga setahun, atau kedua- pertuduhan pindaan
sebuah pasaraya. kan 30 Jun untuk e-review bagi meman- lakkan risiko orang terjatuh. duanya.
tau status kes membabitkan sebuah SHAH ALAM: Bekas Timbalan Perdana
Md Syafik Amir Sham, 22, didakwa syarikat yang didakwa gagal menutup Kesalahan itu didakwa berlaku pukul Sementara itu, mahkamah menetap- Menteri, Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid
mencuri sebotol Johnnie Walker Black La- pintu lif dengan selamat sehingga 11.36 pagi pada 14 Januari tahun ini di kan 15 Jun untuk fakta dan men- Hamidi, mengaku tidak bersalah di
bel Blended Scotch Whisky 750ml bernilai menyebabkan kemalangan. pintu lif nombor 4 di tingkat enam jatuhkan hukuman ke atas seorang Mahkamah Tinggi di sini, pada Khamis,
RM210 di Pasaraya Bataras, Putatan pukul Cadangan Pembangunan Komersial lelaki yang dituduh mengambil dadah atas satu pertuduhan pindaan rasuah
2.40 petang, 3 Jun lalu. Bagaimanapun, Hakim Mahkamah Sesyen Noor Bercampur 25 Tingkat (dengan hakmilik berulang kali. berhubung Sistem Visa Luar Negara
tiada pengakuan direkodkan daripada Hafizah Mohd Salim menetapkan tarikh Subsidiari untuk dipohon) di Jalan Tun (VLN).
Syafik yang tampil di hadapan Penolong itu untuk TK Elevator Malaysia Sdn Bhd Fuad Stephen, di sini. Tarikh itu ditetapkan untuk Sheikh
Pendaftar Mahkamah Rita Kunsoi, selepas apabila kesnya dihadapkan untuk sebu- Farhan Afifi Ismail yang menukar pen- Hakim Datuk Mohd yazid Mustafa
pertuduhan dibacakan kepadanya. tan secara atas talian. Syarikat itu didakwa di bawah Seksyen gakuan dan mengaku bersalah terhadap mengarahkan pertuduhan pindaan diba-
10 (e) Akta Kilang dan Jentera 1967 dan pertuduhan yang dikenakan ke atasnya. cakan semula kepada Ahmad Zahid, 69,
Pertuduhan mengikut Seksyen 380 Ka- Pada 23 Mei tahun ini, syarikat itu boleh dihukum di bawah Seksyen 51 (2) selepas membenarkan permohonan Tim-
nun Keseksaan itu membawa hukuman melalui wakilnya, mengaku tidak Dia didakwa berulang kali mengambil balan Pendakwa Raya, Datuk Wan Sha-
penjara sehingga 10 tahun dan boleh bersalah terhadap pertuduhan dike- dadah selepas air kencingnya diuji positif haruddin Wan Ladin, untuk meminda per-
dikenakan denda jika sabit kesalahan. nakan ke atas syarikat berkenaan dan dadah di balai polis Papar di mana dia tuduhan kedua.
wakil syarikat itu dibebaskan dengan ikat mempunyai beberapa sabitan kerana
Rita menetapkan 14 Jun ini untuk sebu- jamin sebanyak RM2,000 beserta seorang mengambil dadah. Pertuduhan pindaan itu membabitkan
tan semula kes untuk pengakuan Syafik penjamin tempatan yang mempunyai pertukaran tarikh daripada April 2017
diambil di hadapan Majistret dan mem- alamat dan pekerjaan tetap. Sementara menunggu tarikh tersebut, kepada 27 Mac 2018.
bebaskannya dengan ikat jamin sebanyak Farhan diperintah direman lanjut.
RM1,500 beserta dua orang penjamin. Sejurus pertuduhan pindaan diba-
Penganggur sebabkan kemalangan 5 kenderaan didakwa miliki ganja cakan jurubahasa, Ahmad Zahid men-
Dalam kes berasingan, seorang lelaki jawab dengan mengaku tidak bersalah.
berusia 25 tahun didakwa memiliki KUALA PILAH: Seorang penganggur yang abis dianggar seberat 3.39 gram di dalam kesalahan.
barang curi. Md Irwan Hamid didakwa ditahan selepas disyaki menyebabkan ke- kereta jenis Perodua Myvi  di Kilometer Tiada pengakuan direkodkan dan ter- “Faham, mengaku tidak bersalah,”
memiliki barang curi yang terdiri dari- malangan lima kenderaan di Lebuhraya 242.9 di lebuh raya PLUS  arah selatan, katanya.
pada komputer riba, pelurus rambut Utara Selatan (PLUS) di daerah Rembau, dalam daerah Rembau, kira-kira 10.25 tuduh mengangguk faham sebaik per-
kepunyaan Nor Shafika Logandon dan Ahad lepas,  didakwa di Mahkamah pagi pada 5 Jun lepas. tuduhan dibacakan di hadapan Penolong Mengikut pertuduhan pindaan itu, Ah-
tiga jam tangan, pembesar suara, Air Pod, Sesyen di sini atas tuduhan memiliki Pendaftar Mahkamah, Che Ku Nor mad Zahid didakwa sebagai Menteri
tiga telefon bimbit, dua rokok elektronik, ganja. Pendakwaan dibuat mengikut Seksyen Azlinda Che Ku Mahmood.  Dalam Negeri di Kementerian Dalam
dua cermin mata, bank kuasa, dompet, 6 Akta Dadah Berbahaya 1952, yang mem- Negeri ketika itu telah mendapat untuk
lima beg kepunyaan Ellmy Logandon. Mengikut kertas pertuduhan, Munzir peruntukkan hukuman denda tidak lebih Tiada jaminan ditawarkan Timbalan dirinya, sesuatu benda berharga iaitu
Azmeer Abd Rahim, 28, didakwa memi- RM20,000 atau penjara tidak lebih lima Pendakwa Raya yap Tsu Sheng dan sebu- wang tunai RM3 juta tanpa balasan dari-
Irwan, seorang pekerja restoran, di- liki tumbuhan kering disyaki dadah kan- tahun atau kedua-duanya sekali jika sabit tan semula kes ditetapkan pada 14 Jun ini. pada syarikat Ultra Kirana Sdn Bhd
dakwa melakukan kesalahan itu pukul – Bernama (UKSB), yang beliau mengetahui bahawa
10.30 malam pada 31 Mei di kaki lima se- UKSB mempunyai hubungan dengan
buah kedai bersebelahan Edwin Saloon, kerja rasmi beliau.
Api-Api Centre. Tiada pengakuan diambil
daripadanya. Ahmad Zahid dituduh melakukan ke-
salahan itu di No 389, Jalan Bayu Nyaman,
Pertuduhan di bawah Seksyen 411 Ka- Country Heights, Kajang, pada 27 Mac 2018
nun Keseksaan itu membawa hukuman dan didakwa mengikut Seksyen 165 Kanun
penjara sehingga lima tahun atau Keseksaan yang memperuntukkan huku-
denda atau kedua-duanya jika sabit ke- man penjara hingga dua tahun atau den-
salahan. gan denda atau kedua-duanya sekali, jika
sabit kesalahan.
KANAN: Masalah air
di Country Heights Ahmad Zahid berdepan 33 pertuduhan
menerima suapan berjumlah SG$13.56
sangat meresahkan ibu juta daripada UKSB untuk dirinya selaku
bapa yang mempunyai Menteri Dalam Negeri ketika itu bagi
melanjutkan kontrak syarikat berkenaan
anak kecil seperti sebagai pengendali perkhidmatan pusat
kanak-kanak lelaki ini. sehenti (OSC) di China dan Sistem VLN
serta mengekalkan kontrak perjanjian un-
KIRI: Seorang pe- tuk membekalkan sistem bersepadu VLN
mandu lori tangki un- kepada syarikat sama oleh KDN.

tuk Jabatan Air Bagi tujuh lagi pertuduhan, beliau di-
bersiap sedia untuk dakwa telah mendapatkan untuk dirinya
wang tunai SG$1,150,000, RM3 juta,
mengisi semula Euro15,000 dan AS$15,000 tanpa balasan
tangki di dalam daripada UKSB yang mempunyai kaitan
Country Heights. dengan kerja rasmi beliau.

Jabatan cuba atasi Beliau didakwa melakukan kesemua
perbuatan itu di Seri Satria, Presint 16, Pu-
masalah air di trajaya, dan Country Heights, Kajang, an-
tara Oktober 2014 dan Mac 2018.

Perbicaraan di hadapan Hakim Mohd
yazid sedang berlangsung. – Bernama

Bantuan kewangan

Country Heights kepada Ahmad
Zahid kukuhkan

% JABATAN Air mengisi semula tangki masalah air berpanjangan di Country SEORANG lagi kakitangan agensi itu memeriksa tekanan kedudukan
atas tanah di Country Heights Apartments Heights. bekalan air yang sampai ke meter pukal untuk hartanah itu.
ketika ia cuba menyelesaikan masalah UKSB: Saksi
kekurangan bekalan di bahagian Penam- “Penghantaran ini bertujuan untuk tekanan air ke pangsapurinya juga lemah. Country Heights terdiri daripada kira-
pang ini. menambah bekalan air yang disalurkan “Saya perasan tiada lagi air selepas ku- kira 2, 096 unit meliputi sejumlah 47 blok, SHAH ALAM: Bekas pengarah Ultra Kirana
melalui paip utama kami yang disam- menurutnya. Sdn Bhd (UKSB) memberitahu Mahkamah
Paras rendah di takungan agensi itu, bungkan ke meter pukal untuk hartanah rang satu jam setengah.” Tinggi di sini pada Khamis bahawa ban-
sejak beberapa bulan lalu, menyebabkan itu.” Godfrey berkata masalah bekalan ini Jurucakap itu berkata pihak penguru- tuan kewangan yang diberikannya kepada
bekalan terputus-putus di kawasan Min- san sudah memaklumkan jabatan Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi bertu-
intod di Penampang. Jurucakap itu menjelaskan bahawa amat menyusahkan kerana dia mempun- terbabit mengenai apa yang berlaku di juan mengukuhkan kedudukan syarikat
masalah di kawasan Minintod berpunca yai seorang anak lelaki yang masih kecil. hartanah itu. itu sebagai kontraktor Kementerian
Selain Country Heights, kawasan pe- daripada permintaan air paip yang se- Dalam Negeri (KDN), telah berjaya men-
rumahan lain yang terjejas oleh masalah makin meningkat di sekitar ibu negeri. Dia mengaku sudah penat Katanya, firma itu menulis surat dapat sokongan bekas timbalan perdana
air ini ialah Taman Country Shangrila, menghubungi jabatan itu dan MC menge- kepada agensi berkenaan dua kali pada menteri itu.
Taman Kasigui dan Vista Minintod. “Keluaran daripada Loji Rawatan nai masalah ini. tahun ini, sekali pada 24 April dan sekali
Moyog dan Kasigui kami hampir tidak da- lagi pada 25 Mei. Wan Quoris Shah Wan Abdul Ghani, 42,
Pengguna di Kg Tunoh dan Dong- pat memenuhi keperluan pangkalan “Bekalan tidak bertambah baik berkata, selain mendapat sokongan dari-
gongon, serta di sepanjang Jalan Pan- pengguna kami yang semakin meningkat walaupun saya sudah banyak merayu un- “Kami memaklumkan jabatan itu, pada Ahmad Zahid, pihaknya turut dapat
glima Banting dan Jalan Bantayan-Minin- di Kota Kinabalu. tuk memohon bantuan.” dalam setiap surat ini, tentang stres dari mengurangkan gangguan daripada pe-
tod, juga mendapati paip mereka kerap masalah bekalan air yang dialami saing-pesaing lain yang menjalankan per-
kering. “Moyog mengeluarkan kira-kira 185 Jurucakap MC berkata kakitangannya penyewa kami dan merayu agar agensi niagaan sama.
juta liter air setiap hari (MLD) manakala sudah buntu memikirkan cara terbaik un- memastikan pangsapuri ini mendapat
Jurucakap jabatan itu berkata ia mer- Kasigui mengeluarkan 53 MLD. tuk menangani keadaan air di pangsapuri bekalan air bersih yang berterusan. “Memandang Datuk Seri Zahid (Ahmad
ancang untuk menyediakan sistem pe- tersebut kerana bekalan air yang masuk Zahid) meminta bantuan, kami bantu sa-
mantauan jarak jauh di sepanjang paip “Pelanggan kami di sekitar KK mener- ke hartanah itu mengalami gangguan se- “MC masih belum menerima jawapan haja. Bagi kami yang utama adalah untuk
agihannya di kawasan itu. ima kira-kira 212MLD daripada jumlah tiap hari. rasmi untuk salah satu daripada surat ini,” memastikan perniagaan kami tidak di-
keluaran di kedua-dua loji ini, manakala katanya pada 9 Jun. ganggu memandangkan ketika itu ada be-
“Seorang ‘pencatat data’ akan mem- selebihnya disalurkan ke Papar.” Dia berkata, kakitangan syarikat itu berapa syarikat lain yang cuba melobi
bantu kami mengumpul maklumat lebih mendapati air daripada paip selepas me- Selain mengemas kini dengan jabatan kerja yang sedang kami jalankan,” katanya.
tepat mengenai jumlah air terawat yang GODFREy, yang tinggal di tingkat dua, ter akan hilang selama berjam-jam, itu, katanya, MC juga telah mengambil
disalurkan ke bahagian daerah ini,” tidak berpuas hati dengan bekalan air menurutnya. langkah untuk mengawal aliran air dari Beliau berkata sedemikian ketika mem-
katanya. tidak menentu di Country Heights. tangkinya ke hartanah itu kepada mereka bacakan penyataan saksinya semasa pe-
“Antara 16 April sehingga minggu ter- yang tinggal di situ. meriksaan utama oleh Timbalan Pen-
“Kami berharap dapat memasang per- “Air paip hanya ada antara jam 5 akhir Mei, kami hanya menerima antara 5 dakwa Raya (TPR) Datuk Wan Shaharud-
anti ini sebaik sahaja kami memperoleh petang-6.30 petang. Bekalan biasanya ada hingga 60 peratus daripada jumlah air “Jika kami tidak melakukannya, din Wan Ladin.
dana untuk berbuat demikian.” sehingga jam 11 malam tetapi sejak tiga terawat yang biasanya kami terima,” mereka yang tinggal di tingkat atas tidak
bulan lalu, paip air kami tiada air sebelum katanya. akan mempunyai peluang untuk menda- Wan Quoris Shah berkata, tanpa perto-
Sementara menunggu peruntukan, waktu jam ini,” katanya. patkan bekalan air sama sekali.” (SS) longan dan bantuan Ahmad Zahid,
katanya, agensi itu akan memantau “Ini sangat tidak mencukupi untuk syarikatnya tidak mungkin berjaya
keadaan air di sana. Katanya, dalam banyak keadaan, memenuhi keperluan penghuni kami.” mengekalkan dan melanjutkan kontrak-
kontrak berkaitan Visa Luar Negara (VLN)
“Jika perlu, kami akan cuba mengawal selain mengakui bahawa beliau pernah
selia pengagihan bekalan dari takungan beberapa kali menyerahkan wang tunai
R6B kami untuk memastikan semua kepada Ahmad Zahid.
pengguna kami, yang bergantung kepada
pepasangan ini, mendapat bekalan air.” “Wang tunai ini diberikan kepada
Datuk Seri (Ahmad Zahid) setelah beliau
Jurucakap itu berkata, dua lori tangki meminta tolong UKSB untuk menghulur
yang memuatkan air terawat dihantar ke bantuan sebagai sumbangan politik
pangsapuri berkenaan awal minggu ini. kepada parti Umno. Datuk Seri (Ahmad
Zahid) tidak minta secara terangan, tetapi
Katanya, sebanyak 11,000 liter air dipe- daripada percakapannya saya faham yang
runtukkan oleh jabatan untuk tangki atas beliau mengharapkan sumbangan wang
tanah di dalam perkarangan pangsapuri daripada UKSB.
itu.
“Wang yang UKSB serah setiap bulan
“Mungkin tekanan air masih tidak adalah berbentuk wang tunai, semuanya
mencukupi untuk pengguna di tingkat menggunakan Dolar Singapura. Ini adalah
atas untuk mendapatkan bekalan tetapi, permintaan Datuk Seri (Ahmad Zahid)
sekurang-kurangnya, mereka boleh turun kepada kami,” katanya. – Bernama
untuk mendapatkan air secara manual.”

Katanya, penghantaran lori tangki itu
dilakukan susulan rayuan daripada
syarikat pengurusan (MC) mengenai

harianekspres SU ARA TE MPATAN ANDA I JUMAAT, 10 JUN, 2022 Dunia 5

Penduduk Thailand sudah TELESKOP Angkasa
James Webb di-
boleh tanam ganja di rumah bungkus untuk
penghantaran
BANGKOK: Bermula Khamis, penduduk bitkan dalam Warta Diraja, ganja dikelu- Bagaimanapun, pihak berkuasa mem- ke tapak
Thailand dibenarkan untuk menanam arkan daripada senarai bahan narkotik bendung penyalahgunaan bahan khayal pelancarannya
pokok ganja di rumah untuk kegunaan terlarang. itu dengan mengehadkan setiap bahan di Kourou,
sebagai bahan makanan atau minuman berasaskan ganja yang sah hanya boleh Guiana Perancis
selain dihisap di rumah sendiri. Ini bermakna penanaman, pengelu- mengandungi 0.2 peratus bahan khayal dalam gambar
aran, import, eksport, pengedaran, peng- atau tetrahydrocannabinol. tidak bertarikh
Susulan itu, Thailand menjadi negara gunaan dan pemilikan ganja adalah
Asia pertama ‘menghalalkan’ penanaman dibenarkan tetapi hanya untuk tujuan ke- Ini bermakna ekstrak ganja yang digu- di Taman Angkasa
ganja, dengan matlamat menjadikannya sihatan serta perubatan, bukan bagi tu- lung atau dibalut untuk dihisap adalah Northrop Grumman
tanaman komersial yang boleh memacu juan rekreasi. tidak dibenarkan dan boleh dihukum di Pantai Redondo,
industri pelancongan. penjara serta didenda.
Barisan panjang pembeli sudah mula California. –
Bagaimanapun Bangkok Post mela- kelihatan di premis menjual minuman, Penanam ganja perlu mendaftar Foto Nasa/Reuters
porkan, membenarkan penanaman ganja manisan dan makanan berasaskan ganja, menerus aplikasi dalam talian kerajaan,
secara sah di negara itu menimbulkan ke- di negara yang sebelum ini melaksanakan PlookGanja, yang bermakna ‘tanam Batu angkasa kecil menghentam
bimbangan ia boleh menyebabkan pen- undang-undang anti dadah yang paling ganja’.
ingkatan ketagihan dadah. ketat di dunia. teleskop bernilai AS$10 bilion
Pegawai Kementerian Kesihatan,
Timbalan Pesuruhjaya Polis, Jeneral Thailand, yang secara tradisinya meng- Paisan Dankhum, berkata setakat ini WASHINGTON: Meteoroid kecil kosmos berwarna penuh pertamanya
Roy Ingkapairote, berkata polis tidak gunakan ganja sebagai penahan sakit dan hampir 100,000 orang sudah mendaftar menghentam Teleskop Angkasa James pada Julai ini.
akan menahan sesiapa yang menghisap merawat keletihan, membenarkan peng- di aplikasi dikendalikan Pentadbiran Webb yang baru digunakan pada Mei lalu
ganja di rumah. gunaan ganja bagi tujuan perubatan Makanan dan Dadah (FDA) Thailand itu. hingga mengenai satu cermin bersalut Cermin Webb direka bentuk untuk
pada 2018. – Agensi emasnya. menahan hentaman zarah bersaiz habuk
“Namun, jika mereka menghisapnya di yang terbang pada had laju melampau di
kawasan awam dan menyebabkan gang- Kini, kerajaan mahu mempromosikan Angka korban Agensi Aeronautik dan Angkasa Lepas angkasa, tetapi kesan terbaru dilihat lebih
guan awam, mereka boleh ditahan dan di- ganja sebagai tanaman komersial, malah (Nasa) dalam satu kenyataan berkata, besar daripada yang dimodelkan serta
hadapkan ke mahkamah,” katanya. bercadang mengagihkan sejuta akan serangan gereja batu angkasa kecil itu menghentam melebihi apa yang boleh diuji oleh pa-
pokok ganja bagi menggalakkan petani teleskop bernilai AS$10 bilion (RM43 bil- sukan di atas tanah.
Dalam perkembangan terbaru un- menanamnya. di Nigeria ion) hingga memberi sedikit kesan
dang-undang di negara itu, yang diter- kepada data teleskop itu. Jurutera mereka bentuk teleskop un-
meningkat tuk menahan kesan sekali-sekala dari-
10 maut, ratusan ribu dipindah “Selepas penilaian awal, pasukan men- pada mikrometeoroid yang bergerak
LAGOS: Angka korban akibat serangan dapati teleskop itu masih berfungsi pada pada kelajuan ultra pantas semasa hujan
akibat hujan lebat di Hunan berdarah di sebuah gereja di barat daya tahap yang melebihi semua keperluan meteor yang diramalkan berhampiran
Nigeria pada Ahad meningkat kepada 40 misi. Analisis dan pengukuran menyelu- lokasi Webb di angkasa.
BEIJING: Sekurang-kurangnya 10 mangsa Ia memetik pihak berkuasa tempatan orang, kata gabenor wilayah Ondo, ruh sedang dijalankan, manakala jurutera
maut selepas hujan lebat melanda wilayah sebagai berkata, seramai 1.79 juta orang Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu pada Rabu. sudah memulakan pelarasan semula pada Agensi angkasa AS yang menggelar im-
Hunan di tengah China selain memaksa ‘terjejas’, namun tidak memberikan buti- cermin yang terjejas,” kata Nasa. pak itu sebagai ‘peristiwa kebetulan yang
ratusan ribu orang dipindahkan, lapor ran lanjut. Sementara itu, 61 mangsa yang cedera tidak dapat dielakkan’ berkata, ia sudah
agensi berita rasmi negara, Xinhua, Rabu. kini dirawat di hospital tempatan, dan 26 Bagaimanapun, hentaman kelima dan mengadakan satu pasukan jurutera untuk
Katanya, pihak berkuasa menghantar orang telah dibenarkan keluar dari hospi- terbesar kepada teleskop itu sejak pelan- mengkaji cara mengelakkan kesan masa
Agensi itu melaporkan, hujan lebat se- khemah, katil boleh lipat, makanan dan tal, lapor Xinhua. carannya pada Disember lalu tidak akan depan daripada batuan angkasa yang
jak 1 Jun lalu memaksa kira-kira 286,000 pakaian ke kawasan yang dilanda ben- mengubah jadual balai cerap mengorbit serupa.
orang dipindahkan, dengan lebih 2,700 cana. Taman peringatan akan dibina bagi untuk beroperasi sepenuhnya tidak lama
rumah runtuh atau rosak teruk. mengebumikan mereka yang terbunuh lagi. Teleskop itu adalah kerjasama antara-
Banjir adalah bencana alam yang biasa dalam serangan itu. bangsa bersama Eropah dan Kanada yang
Sehingga Rabu lalu, 10 terbunuh dan berlaku di tengah dan selatan China, di Webb berada di orbit matahari kira- diketuai oleh Nasa.
tiga lagi masih hilang, kata pegawai mana musim panas yang lembap sering Kerajaan negeri turut mewujudkan se- kira 1.6 juta kilometer dari bumi sejak Jan-
wilayah Hunan, Li Dajian, menurut Xin- membawa hujan lebat. buah akaun bank bagi memudahkan uari lalu dan dijangka menghasilkan imej Northrop Grumman Corp ialah kon-
hua. orang ramai menyalurkan sumbangan traktor utama. – Reuters
China mengalami banjir terburuk kepada keluarga mangsa dan mangsa
“Hujan lebat menyebabkan paras air dalam tempoh sedekad pada tahun lalu, yang terselamat, katanya. Pergaduhan antara pelombong
sungai dan tasik meningkat dengan ke- selepas banjir di wilayah tengah mengor-
tara. Seluruh wilayah di semua peringkat bankan lebih 300 orang. Pada Isnin, Akeredolu mengisytiharkan emas di Peru ragut 14 nyawa
bertindak balas secara aktif dan tempoh perkabungan tujuh hari dan men-
melakukan segala usaha untuk mencegah Ramai yang maut dalam banjir dan garahkan agar bendera dikibarkan sepa- LIMA: Seramai 14 orang maut dalam per- Keganasan berlaku pada 2 Jun di Hua-
(bencana),” kata kerajaan wilayah itu tanah runtuh di Zhengzhou, bandar pal- ruh tiang di semua bangunan awam seba- gaduhan antara kumpulan pelombong naquita, di daerah Atico, wilayah Caraveli,
dalam satu kenyataan pada Khamis. ing teruk dilanda banjir, di mana pen- gai mengenang mangsa terkorban. emas di Arequipa, selatan Peru, menurut kawasan yang menjadi pertikaian antara
duduk turut terperangkap dalam gerabak pejabat pendakwa raya tempatan pada kumpulan pelombong itu, menurut
Xinhua melaporkan, hujan menje- kereta bawah tanah, tempat letak kereta Dalam satu kenyataan yang dikelu- Rabu. akhbar tempatan El Comercio. Pihak
jaskan hampir seluruh wilayah Hunan, bawah tanah dan terowong. arkan pada Ahad di Abuja, Presiden Nige- berkuasa telah menahan 31 orang
dengan beberapa stesen cuaca mela- ria Muhammadu Buhari mengutuk pem- Tujuh mayat ditemukan pada Sabtu berhubung kejadian itu, kata Lozada.
porkan ‘paras bersejarah’ bagi keadaan Pakar percaya bencana mungkin men- bunuhan kejam itu. – Bernama dengan kesan tembakan, dan tujuh lagi
cuaca itu. jadi lebih buruk akibat perubahan iklim dijumpai pada Selasa, dan beberapa orang Pejabat pendakwa sedang menganali-
disebabkan perbuatan manusia. – AFP masih hilang, kata pendakwa raya Are- sis video dan audio berhubung kejadian
quipa, Maria del Rosario Lozada, lapor itu untuk mengenal pasti dalang yang
Xinhua. bertanggungjawab. – Bernama

Sidang Kemuncak G20 Bali K’jaan tangguh Pegawai tentera laut minta

Putin masih naikkan bayaran AS$375,000 lepaskan kapal tangki

belum sahkan masuk ke JAKARTA: Pegawai tentera laut Indonesia tentera laut Batam,” katanya.
telah meminta AS$375,000 (RM1.64 juta) Di bawah undang-undang Indonesia,
kehadiran Kuil Borobudur untuk membebaskan sebuah kapal tangki
bahan api yang mereka tahan minggu lalu berlabuh tanpa permit membawa huku-
JAKARTA: Duta Besar Rusia ke Indonesia hadiri Sidang Kemuncak G20. JAKARTA: Kerajaan Indonesia menang- kerana berlabuh secara haram di perairan man maksimum penjara setahun bagi
Lyudmila Vorobieva berkata beliau Jokowi berkata, pemimpin Rusia itu guhkan rancangan untuk menaikkan ba- Indonesia di luar Singapura, kata dua kapten kapal dan denda 200 juta rupiah
belum dapat mengesahkan sama ada yaran masuk ke Kuil Borobudur yang diu- orang yang terbabit dalam rundingan (RM60,813), kata Widjojono.
Presiden Vladimir Putin akan meng- melahirkan penghargaan atas jemputan mumkan sebelum ini, kata Gabenor Jawa berhubung pembayaran tidak rasmi itu.
hadiri Sidang Kemuncak G20 di Bali pada untuk menghadiri sidang kemuncak itu. Tengah Ganjar Pranowo. Tentera laut Indonesia pada November
November 2022. Insiden itu berlaku selepas Reuters berkata, terdapat peningkatan dalam bi-
G20 mewakili kuasa ekonomi dan Beliau berkata pihak berkenaan akan melaporkan berpuluh penahanan sama langan tahanan kerana berlabuh tanpa
“Kami belum dapat menentusahkan politik global, kerana ia terdiri daripada membincangkan secara menyeluruh be- tahun lalu. Dalam kes terbabit, pemilik ka- kebenaran, menyimpang dari laluan pela-
sama ada Presiden Vladimir Putin akan 20 negara dan wilayah yang menyum- berapa langkah dalam menguruskan pal masing-masing membuat bayaran yaran atau berhenti di tengah-tengah
menghadirinya secara fizikal atau atas bang 85 peratus daripada keluaran pelancong yang ingin mendaki ke kuil, tidak rasmi kira-kira AS$300,000 (RM1.32 pelayaran untuk jangka masa yang tidak
talian,” kata Vorobieva semasa sidang dalam negara kasar (KDNK) global dan termasuk menaikkan harga tiket, dan juta) dan kapal yang ditahan oleh tentera munasabah.
akhbar di sini pada Rabu. 75 peratus perdagangan global, dan mengehadkan kuota pelancong. laut Indonesia di timur Singapura telah
mewakili dua pertiga daripada populasi dibebaskan. Kapal sama ada dibebaskan kerana
Portal Antaranews.com melaporkan dunia. Ganjar berkata demikian dalam satu bukti tidak mencukupi atau kes diproses
Vorobieva sebagai berkata, banyak faktor kenyataan selepas mengadakan perte- Kapal tangki Nord Joy dinaiki oleh melalui mahkamah Indonesia dan tiada
dan situasi yang akan mempengaruhi ke- G20 termasuk Argentina, Australia, muan dengan Menteri Penyelaras Hal anggota tentera laut bersenjata pada 30 bayaran dibuat kepada tentera laut atau
hadiran presiden negara itu pada sidang Brazil, Kanada, China, Perancis, Jerman, Ehwal Maritim dan Pelaburan Luhut Pand- Mei ketika berlabuh di perairan Indonesia kakitangannya, kata tentera laut.
kemuncak berkenaan. India, Indonesia, Itali, Jepun, Korea Sela- jaitan pada Selasa. di sebelah timur Selat Singapura, salah
tan, Mexico, Rusia, Arab Saudi, Afrika Se- satu laluan perkapalan paling sibuk di Nord Joy ialah kapal berbendera
“Kami masih ada masa untuk latan, Turki, Britain, Amerika Syarikat Pada Sabtu, Luhut berkata cadangan dunia, kata dua sumber keselamatan itu. Panama, sepanjang 183 meter dan boleh
memikirkannya dan masih menunggu dan Kesatuan Eropah. untuk menaikkan harga tiket adalah seba- membawa sehingga 350,000 tong bahan
perkembangan,” tambahnya, tanpa men- hagian usaha untuk memulihara kuil yang Diminta mengulas sama ada pegawai api. Reuters tidak dapat menentukan siapa
gulas lanjut. Sidang kemuncak itu merupakan ke- rosak akibat vandalisme serta memas- tentera laut telah meminta AS$375,000 pemilik kapal itu.
muncak proses G20 dan kerja keras yang tikannya bersih dan bebas sampah. (RM1.64 juta) untuk membebaskan Nord
Dalam perbualan telefon dengan dijalankan dalam Mesyuarat Menteri, Joy, jurucakap tentera laut Indonesia, Synergy Group, syarikat yang
Presiden Joko Widodo (Jokowi) pada 28 Kumpulan Kerja dan Kumpulan Bayaran masuk akan dinaikkan kepada Julius Widjojono, berkata: “Ia adalah dila- berpangkalan di Singapura yang mengu-
April, Putin berkata beliau akan meng- Penglibatan sepanjang tahun. – Agensi US$100 (US$1=RM4.39) untuk pelancong rang sama sekali.” Beliau tidak menjawab ruskan Nord Joy, tidak menjawab soalan
asing dan US$71 pelancong tempatan. permintaan untuk butiran lanjut. mengenai dakwaan permintaan kakitan-
gan tentera laut untuk bayaran tidak
Pada masa ini, bayaran masuk ke kom- Widjojono mengesahkan anggota ten- rasmi.
pleks Borobudur, Tapak Warisan Dunia tera laut telah menahan Nord Joy kerana
Unesco di Jawa Tengah ialah US$25 dan disyaki berlabuh di perairan Indonesia Synergy dalam satu kenyataan mem-
US$5 masing-masing untuk pelancong as- tanpa permit, melanggar hak laluan laut beritahu Reuters bahawa Nord Joy
ing dan tempatan. Pelbagai reaksi diter- Indonesia dan belayar tanpa bendera ne- berlabuh dalam kedudukan yang diang-
ima daripada orang ramai, sebilangan be- gara. gap bersih dari perairan wilayah Indone-
sar mengalu-alukan langkah berkenaan, sia pada 26 Mei dan pada 30 Mei, tentera
memandangkan ia dapat menjana dana “Maklumat awal ialah (kes) masih laut Indonesia menaiki kapal itu dengan
tambahan untuk kerja-kerja menyeleng- dalam proses siasatan awal di pangkalan mendakwa ia berada dalam wilayahnya. –
gara. – Bernama Reuters

Polis tahan warga Jepun seleweng bantuan Covid-19

JAKARTA: Polis Indonesia menahan pelar- perniagaan kecil. Sementara itu, pegawai imigresen MITSUHIRO Taniguchi (tengah) diiringi polis Indonesia ke sidang media
ian dari Jepun yang didakwa mendalangi Penahanan itu dibuat selepas pihak Lampung, Is Edy Eko Putranto, berkata selepas ditahan di Lampung, Sumatera, di mana dia bersembunyi selepas
skim penipuan dana kerajaan menawar- suspek akan dihantar pulang selepas
kan subsidi bantuan Covid-19 di negara berkuasa Indonesia menerima mak- diatur pihak kedutaan. melakukan penyelewengan bantuan Covid-19 di Jepun. – Foto AFP
asalnya. lumat daripada kedutaan Jepun
berhubung penarikan semula pasport Sebelum ini, melalui sidang media,
Jurucakap polis kebangsaan, Dedi milik suspek. pegawai polis atase di kedutaan Jepun,
Prasetyo, berkata suspek, Mitsuhiro Takayuki Miyagawa, menjelaskan suspek
Taniguchi, 47, ditahan di wilayah Lam- Menurut polis Indonesia dalam keny- ditahan selepas disyaki menipu kerajaan
pung di selatan kepulauan Sumatera pada ataan pada Rabu, rakan sejawat mereka Jepun untuk subsidi berkaitan Covid-19.
7 Jun lalu sebelum diterbangkan ke di Jepun menyiasat dakwaan penipuan
Jakarta. subsidi perniagaan kecil yang terjejas Taniguchi dilaporkan memasuki In-
oleh pandemik Covid-19, namun tidak donesia pada Oktober 2020 iaitu beber-
Dedi berkata, suspek ditahan dalam mengesahkan jumlah yang ditipu oleh apa bulan selepas skim itu didedahkan
operasi bersepadu membabitkan pegawai suspek melalui skim terbabit. oleh polis Jepun.
imigresen dan polis tempatan.
Akhbar Jepun, Asahi Shimbun, mela- Suspek dipercayai tinggal di Jakarta,
Berdasarkan laporan media Jepun, porkan Jabatan Polis Metropolitan namun menjalankan perniagaan di Lam-
warga negara itu dan beberapa rakannya Tokyo meletakkan Taniguchi dalam pung, dengan menggunakan visa tem-
dituduh mengemukakan permohonan senarai dikehendaki antarabangsa se- poh terhad dan bekerja di negara itu se-
palsu untuk menuntut 960 juta yen (RM31 lepas menahan bekas isteri dan dua anak bagai pelabur asing bagi membantu
juta) berbentuk dana bantuan lelakinya pada 30 Mei lalu kerana disyaki penduduk tempatan mengusahakan ter-
Covid-19 yang diperuntukkan untuk melakukan penipuan. nakan ikan. – AFP

6 Hiburan S UARA TE MPATAN ANDA I JUMAAT, 10 JU N, 2022 harianekspres

Abang Long Fadil 3 K-Komm sasar tingkatkan adaptasi karya ke
layar perak, rancakkan industri filem tempatan

temui penonton Sept ini KEMENTERIAN Komunikasi dan semula ekosistem kandungan kreatif,

Multimedia menyasarkan untuk dalam mewujudkan peningkatan

mempertingkatkan karya bermutu tinggi sosioekonomi buat pengkarya

untuk diadaptasikan ke layar perak, kandungan kreatif,” katanya selepas

sekali gus merancakkan industri merasmikan Majlis Pelancaran

perfileman tempatan. Supertelefilem Bangkitkan Aku Kembali di

A NDAI sebelum ini enggan Timbalan Menteri Komunikasi dan Kuala Lumpur Rabu lalu.
mengambil risiko penularan Multimedia Datuk Zahidi Zainul Abidin Mengulas lanjut, Zahidi berkata
Covid-19 jika filem mega terbitan berkata pelbagai karya ‘Dari Buku ke
ditayangkan di pawagam, Skop Skrin’ yang diadaptasi daripada novel ke kepelbagaian genre filem yang
Productions Sdn Bhd akhirnya skrin, semakin diterima Keluarga dihasilkan produksi tempatan
memutuskan karya garapan Syafiq yusof, Malaysia pada masa kini. berkonsepkan perpaduan, isu semasa,
Abang Long Fadil 3 dipertontonkan ekonomi dan ilmiah, perlu diangkat dan
kepada peminat, September ini. Katanya pembikinan filem karya dipergiat bagi memperkayakan lagi
adaptasi itu bukan sahaja berpotensi industri filem negara sekali gus mampu
Bakal mengisi slot tayangan dijangka menyemarakkan industri perfileman mendidik masyarakat.
menjelang pertengahan September, negara, tetapi juga membuka peluang bagi
peralihan fasa endemik dan kelonggaran pengarahan dan penghasilan kandungan Dalam perkembangan lain,
prosedur operasi standard (SOP) naratif novel ke platform digital. menyentuh mengenai isu royalti dan
meyakinkan pemilik empayar Skop kebajikan artis baru-baru ini, Zahidi
Productions, Datuk yusof Haslam “Stesen-stesen penyiar dan juga memaklumkan kementeriannya akan
menayangkan Abang Long Fadil 3 selepas syarikat telekomunikasi perlu bertemu dengan penggiat industri untuk
satu lagi karya dihasilkan anaknya, menjalinkan kerjasama dengan penulis mencari solusi terbaik.
Syamsul iaitu Mat Kilau memasuki novel, untuk menghasilkan lebih banyak
pawagam, mulai 23 Jun ini. karya yang berkualiti. Saya percaya ia Zahidi berkata beliau mempunyai
akan meningkatkan rating saluran beberapa kaedah serta cadangan bagi
Keputusan Skop Productions televisyen, elemen komersial dan membantu penggiat seni tanah air
menayangkan sekuel ketiga Abang Long mempergiatkan pendapatan penggiat menjana pendapatan, melalui beberapa
Fadil yang sebelum ini memecah rekod industri kreatif. pendekatan seperti pelaksanaan
kutipan tiket bagi dua versi terawal, perniagaan francais dan saham,
melegakan penonton selepas lebih dua “Book to Screen yang kini menjadi menerusi yayasan atau konsortium bagi
tahun menunggu tarikh tayangan. trend dalam industri kandungan kreatif menjamin masa hadapan mereka. –
perlu diperhebat. Kita perlu bangkitkan Bernama

yusof mengaku teruja melihat

perkembangan positif fasa peralihan Stevan Pasaribu pernah diberi
endemik apabila semakin banyak filem

ditayangkan di pawagam, sejak akhir ini.

“Bagaimanapun, bagi Skop upah nasi ganti wang persembahan
Productions, hanya filem Abang Long

Fadil 3 sudah mendapat jangkaan tarikh “TERNYATA belum siap aku, kehilangan
tayangan iaitu pertengahan September
ini. dirimu, belum sanggup untuk jauh
darimu, yang masih selalu ada dalam
“Sebuah lagi filem terbitan Skop, Polis
hatiku.”
Evo 3 belum ada tarikh tayangan. Dalam
Itu bait-bait lirik berhantu yang
soal ini, saya tiada tekanan atau terburu-
mungkin pernah anda dengari sama ada
buru mendapatkan slot tayangan. Cuma
secara sengaja mahupun tidak, tidak
andai kedua-dua filem dapat
kiralah menerusi radio atau dalam
ditayangkan tahun ini adalah baik,”
platform media sosial seperti youTube,
katanya. ABANG Long Fadil 3 mengekalkan Zizan Razak sebagai teraju utama.

Sebelum ini, Skop Productions dilapor ruang bagi pengkarya untuk terus aktif tanggungjawab diamanahkan untuk TikTok mahupun Instagram. mahu dijadikan artis rakaman, tetapi
berbelanja kira-kira RM12 juta bagi menghasilkan filem terbaik. menghasilkan Mat Kilau,” katanya. Lagu berjudul Belum Siap Kehilangan pada penghujungnya hanya sandiwara.
menerbitkan filem mega Abang Long Fadil
3 serta Polis Evo 3 dan tidak terdesak “Kita lihat sambutan filem Indonesia, Sebelum ini, BH melaporkan, bukan tersebut merupakan karya penyanyi lelaki “Bukan itu sahaja, pernah juga saya
menayangkannya ketika Covid-19 masih KKN Di Desa Penari dan karya Hollywood, sedikit cabaran dihadapi dalam dari Indonesia yang kian meningkat naik tidak dibayar selepas membuat
menular. merealisasikan projek pembikinan filem ketika ini. persembahan seperti apa yang dijanjikan.
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness yang mengangkat kisah perjuangan
Abang Long Fadil 3 diterbitkan Skop di mana penonton serbu pawagam. pahlawan Melayu, Mat Kilau, sejak kali Di sebalik lagu yang pernah tular “Paling lucu dan memang akan
Productions dan Astro Shaw. Filem ini pertama diumumkan pada 2007. dalam TikTok sekitar penghujung tahun diingati sampai bila-bila, saya pernah
berdasarkan watak sampingan daripada “Reaksi penonton terhadap kedua-dua lalu itu, mungkin ramai masih samar- diberi nasi yang diisi dalam kotak
filem KL Gangster dan filem ketiga dalam filem itu cukup bagus. Saya juga teruja Berdepan pelbagai cabaran dan samar atau barangkali tidak mengenali bersama lauk pauk bagi menggantikan
siri filem yang juga kesinambungan mendengar ulasan positif terhadap filem halangan sebaik penggambaran siapakah pemilik vokal tersebut. bayaran usai persembahan,” ujarnya
kepada karya dipertontonkan pada 2014 tempatan, Tiga Janda Melawan Dunia. peringkat awal filem biografi epik itu ketawa.
dan filem 2017. Cuma saya belum sempat menontonnya,” bermula pada 2014 sebelum terhenti Stevan Pasaribu. ya, itulah pemilik
katanya. hingga bertukar pengarah, Mat Kilau di suara unik yang sering kali kita dengari Stevan bagaimanapun menyimpan
Sekuel ketiga filem ini mengekalkan bawah garapan Syamsul, akhirnya vokal mantapnya dimainkan dalam kemas semua pengalaman tersebut
Zizan Razak yang memegang watak Fadil, yusof berharap penonton dan menemui penonton di pawagam media sosial. sebagai penguat semangat untuknya
selain menampilkan beberapa pelakon peminat filem tempatan terus tempatan mulai 23 Jun depan. terus mara ke hadapan tanpa kenal erti
handalan seperti Maya Karin yang menyokong karya dihasilkan anak seni Menyorot kembali perjalanan seninya putus asa.
menghidupkan watak Ejen Maya dan selaras fasa peralihan endemik. Mengimbas kembali, penerbit filem sebagai penyanyi, Stevan mengakui,
Tania Hudson (yana). Mat Kilau, Studio Kembara mendapatkan untuk dikenali seperti hari ini, semua itu Tutup soal ditipu dan nasi kotak,
“Inilah masanya untuk kita buktikan khidmat Syamsul yang menggarap bukan satu laluan mudah untuknya. Stevan yang tidak pernah menyangka
Pada 2017, filem Abang Long Fadil 2 semangat dan beri sokongan ke atas semula jalan cerita asal dan memulakan rezekinya hingga ke tahap ini
mengutip RM13 juta selepas 13 hari filem tempatan selepas hampir dua penggambaran pada 2017. Katanya, dia mula menjadi artis memberitahu, dia bersyukur setiap
ditayangkan di 120 pawagam di seluruh tahun diuji Covid-19. rakaman sekitar 2019 selepas banyak langkah yang dijalani dengan tekad
negara termasuk Brunei dan Singapura. Filem Mat Kilau menelan belanja RM8 menyanyikan semula lagu-lagu saduran selama ini.
“Tiada alasan untuk kita tidak juta dan menjalani penggambaran dalam youTube sebelum dilamar sebagai
Terdahulu, filem berkenaan mengaut menyemarakkan pawagam, sekali gus selama 100 hari di Perak dan lokasi lain penyanyi rakaman.
RM700,000 pada hari pertama tayangan. membiasakan norma baharu dan akur termasuk Pahang, Melaka dan Selangor.
Selain Zizan, sekuel kedua filem itu SOP,” katanya. “ya, kalau ikutkan, minat menyanyi itu
dibintangi Syamsul, Datuk AC Mizal, Wak Filem itu mengambil inspirasi sudah ada sekitar umur saya tiga tahun
Doyok dan Tania. yusof teruja menanti reaksi peminat daripada kisah perjuangan Mat Kilau dan lagi. Kebetulan kedua-dua ibu bapa juga
terhadap filem Mat Kilau garapan diubah mengikut kesesuaian, bukan merupakan guru muzik.
yusof berharap peralihan fasa Syamsul yang memasuki pawagam, tidak sepenuhnya kisah benar membabitkan
endemik sejak April lalu terus membuka lama lagi. pahlawan itu. – BH Online “Jadi, sejak kecil lagi saya memang
sudah terbiasa didedahkan dan dididik
“Saya bangga akhirnya Syamsul dengan muzik. Mereka (ibu bapa) juga
berjaya menyempurnakan mandat dan mahu saya menjadi penyanyi apabila

Pembantu rumah Saya dah lama tahu – Ellie Suriaty sudah besar nanti,” katanya menerusi satu Setelah melalui perit jerih dan

temu bual baru-baru ini. pengalaman mematangkan, rezekinya

masuk Islam dengar DRAMATIS dan pengarah popular Ellie Tambah jejaka kelahiran Padang bergelar penyanyi dikabulkan Tuhan saat
Suriaty (gambar) mengakui
“Lebih baik saya teruskan kehidupan Sidempuan, Sumatera Utara video lagu sadurannya dalam youTube
demi anak-anak dan tumpukan berketurunan Batak itu, minat mencuri perhatian komposer dan

tazkirah Johan langsung tidak terkejut susulan perhatian sepenuhnya terhadap mendalamnya terhadap muzik pemuzik terkenal, David Noah.
pendedahan bekas suaminya, kerjaya seni. diteruskan sehingga ke peringkat “Sejak dari situ (2019), impian saya

PELAWAK dan Azri Iskandar bakal bernikah “Sebab hidup ini terlalu universiti apabila nekad menyambung bergelar penyanyi sudah menjadi
penyampai radio, dengan wanita pilihan bermakna untuk kita serabutkan pengajian dalam jurusan tersebut di kenyataan apabila David menghubungi
Johan (gambar) hatinya dalam masa terdekat. otak dengan hal-hal sebegini. Institut Kesenian Jakarta. dan menawarkan kolaborasi dalam
tidak menyangka Sebelum bercerai lagi, saya telah projek albumnya.
amalan Kata Ellie, dia juga tidak ambil keputusan yang cukup Di universiti juga, Stevan pernah
menyampaikan kisah dengan keputusan bekas lama untuk memikirkan baik dan menubuhkan sebuah band kampus “Bukan sahaja David, saya juga
tazkirah kepada suaminya itu meskipun buruknya. bernama Stevan & Friends, namun hanya ‘dilamar’ Indra The Titan yang mahu
anggota keluarga tempoh edah mereka masih “Saya tak nafikan ramai bertahan beberapa tahun sebelum berkolaborasi sekali gus, menjadi artis
setiap kali selepas belum tamat selepas masing- perempuan di luar sana yang jauh lebih dibubarkan. rakaman bawah label Musica.
solat membawa masing bersetuju berpisah pada 17 Mei baik dari saya. Tapi mereka bukan Ellie
perubahan besar terhadap lalu. Suriaty yang sangat faham siapa Azri “ya, sempat juga saya bersama teman- “Jadi bermula dari situ mereka
kehidupan pembantu rumahnya. Iskandar,” ujarnya lagi. teman yang sealiran minat menubuhkan berikan beberapa naskhah lagu kepada
“Saya tidak terkejut dan sudah boleh Rabu lalu, Azri berkongsi berita band itu, tapi sayang tidak bertahan lama. saya sampailah Belum Siap Kehilangan
Kongsi Johan, berkat sering agak akan hal ini. Sebab itulah hati saya gembira apabila bakal mendirikan diterima dan tular dalam media sosial,”
mendengar tazkirah disampaikan, benar-benar bulat dan tekad untuk rumah tangga bersama seorang wanita “Salahnya pada saya juga kerana tuturnya.
akhirnya ilmu yang dipelajari dalam menarik diri dari perkahwinan ini. berstatus anak dara bernama Dr. Azra terlalu sibuk dengan kuliah sehingga
diam itu berjaya membuka hati wanita Diera. band tersebut terabai. Lagi satu, lama- Dedah Stevan, lagu tersebut tercipta
berkenaan untuk memeluk agama Islam. “Sebab saya dah rasa dia ada Kata Azri, dia mengenali bakal kelamaan saya berasakan hati saya lebih hasil idea asal bersama yang
hubungan dengan wanita lain. Waktu isterinya itu dalam tempoh 12 hari kepada menjadi penyanyi solo, bukannya diinspirasikan daripada kisah benar iaitu
“Pembantu rumah seorang warga saya failkan cerai pun, saya tak perlu selepas bercerai dengan Ellie berkumpulan,” katanya. mendiang bapanya.
Indonesia dan beragama Kristian. Dia tanya lagi untuk dapatkan apa-apa pertengahan bulan lalu.
sudah bekerja dengan keluarga saya kepastian atau kesahihan. Terdahulu, Ellie memfailkan Berkongsi lanjut, anak bongsu “Lagu tersebut memang ada kaitan
selama tiga tahun. permohonan cerai ke atas Azri dan daripada tiga adik-beradik itu dengan kisah peribadi saya. Saya
“19 tahun saya bersamanya. Selama menerusi prosiding mahkamah, mereka memberitahu, usai tamat pengajian, dia kehilangan ayah selepas dia terkena
“Memang menjadi amalan saya tempoh itu, kami telah melalui segala disahkan bercerai pada 17 Mei lalu. pernah ditawarkan sebuah label untuk angin ahmar ketika saya berada dalam
menyampaikan tazkirah setiap kali susah senang bersama. Bila ada Masing-masing juga sedang melalui dijadikan artis rakaman. semester dua di universiti.
selesai solat berjemaah dengan perubahan dalam rumah tangga, saya proses edah selama tiga bulan yang akan
membicarakan pelbagai topik. tahu hati dia ada pada orang lain dan berakhir pada 28 Ogos nanti. – Kosmo! Dek kerana masih hijau dan tidak “Belum siap kehilangan. Itulah
bukannya dengan saya lagi,” katanya. Online pernah ada pengalaman dalam industri maksud yang saya cuba sampaikan.
“Setiap kali sesi perkongsian ilmu muzik, Stevan memberitahu dia pernah Dalam erti kata lain, walaupun reda dan
berlangsung, dia akan duduk dan Tambah Ellie, dia juga langsung tidak ditipu bukan sahaja dari segi bayaran menerima ketentuan Tuhan, tapi jauh
mendengar topik dibincangkan. Dia kisah siapa pun wanita yang bakal tetapi juga kontrak. dari sudut hati, tak pernah siap untuk kita
hanya mendengar tanpa bertanyakan dikahwini Azri untuk dijadikan peneman kehilangan orang yang disayangi,”
hidupnya kelak. “Itulah pengalaman paling saya tidak katanya. – Kosmo! Online
boleh lupakan saat ditipu. Bilangnya

apa-apa.

“Hanya selepas balik ke negaranya Alvin kembali sibuk dengan karier seni selepas lama berehat
barulah saya dapat tahu pembantu

rumah ini sudah memeluk agama Islam,” BIARPUN sudah hampir sedekad single berbahasa Inggeris dan “Saya sangat berhati-hati dalam
katanya. menceburi bidang seni, penyanyi dan kemudiannya akan disusuli dengan single menerima sesuatu tawaran dan cuba
pelakon, Alvin Chong mengakui masih bahasa Melayu yang akan dirilis pada mencari kelainan agar apa yang
Lebih membuatkan pelakon filem mencari peluang terbaik untuk tahun ini setelah hampir dua tahun tidak ditampilkan mampu meninggalkan
Hantu Kak Limah Balik Rumah ini terharu mengembangkan bakat yang ada dalam menghasilkan lagu baharu. impak.
selepas mendapati usaha dilakukan diri.
wanita berkenaan untuk mendalami “Untuk lakonan pula, saya bakal tampil “Bagaimanapun ia tidak mudah kerana
agama Islam. Lama tidak tampil dengan karya dengan naskhah adaptasi drama Korea, saya kerap ditawarkan watak dan jalan

“Saya terjumpa buku nota miliknya baharu, baik dalam nyanyian mahupun She Was Pretty yang akan disiarkan di cerita sama disebabkan fizikal yang
yang tertera surah al-Fatihah, namun, lakonan, bintang 31 tahun itu saluran penstriman Viu, Julai ini,” ujarnya. dimiliki. Nak memilih pun susah kerana
cara menyebutnya ditulis dengan huruf menjelaskan, dia kini dalam proses tawaran sangat terhad.
rumi, sekali gus menggambarkan betapa merencana kembali kerjaya seni. Tambahnya, biarpun tidak banyak
bersungguhnya dia untuk mempelajari tampil dengan karya baharu, dia puas “Jadi ada kala saya terpaksa menolak.
agama Islam,” cerita pelawak yang “Setelah lama berehat disebabkan dengan apa yang dilakukan kerana Bila ada naskhah yang bagus, masa pula
pandemik, saya kini kembali sibuk dan menganggap populariti dimiliki tak kena dan bertembung dengan kerja
dicungkil bakatnya menerusi sebuah
program realiti ini. – BH Online fokus pada kerjaya. bukanlah sesuatu yang menjadi lain. Mungkin bukan rezeki saya,” katanya.
“Saya baru sahaja siap merakamkan keutamaan. – Sinar Plus

harianekspres S UARA TE MPATAN ANDA I JUMAAT, 10 JUN, 2022 Rencana 7

Aktiviti cerap burung dekatkan Struktur Adat Kematian Menyingkap Pandangan

masyarakat dengan alam semula jadi Alam dan Kosmologi Masyarakat Bajau

TERLETAK hanya 15 kilometer dari Gambar hiasan. – fotoBERNAMA KEMATIAN merupakan suatu realiti untuk mengetengahkan struktur kematian
pusat bandar raya, hutan ladang kehidupan yang pasti ditempuhi oleh setiap masyarakat Bajau daerah Kota Belud yang
Institut Penyelidikan Perhutanan burung melalui ciri-ciri fizikal,” ujar gadis sebelum lokasi penemuan ditanda dan manusia di muka bumi ini, menandakan terletak di sebelah pantai barat dan
Malaysia (FRIM) di Kepong di Kuala tersebut. Bagi Shukri Mohd yusof, 31, disumbangkan kepada maklumat dalam berakhirnya hayat dan tugasan manusia dan membincangkan aspek-aspek perubahan
Lumpur, menawarkan pengalaman aktiviti mencerap burung boleh aplikasi itu. putusnya hubungan antara si mati dengan serta faktor-faktor yang menyumbang
menarik tanpa perlu berbelanja besar menenangkan jiwa selain mengenali dunia nyata. Kematian melambangkan kepada perubahan adat tersebut. Di samping
bagi warga kota yang menyukai alam spesies burung dan habitanya. “Pada masa yang sama, kami berharap kesedihan kerana melibatkan pemisahan itu, penulis turut membincangkan
semula jadi. projek ini dapat meningkatkan kesedaran secara fizikal dan kekal antara mereka yang peredaran ritual dalam adat berkenaan
“Jika bernasib baik, boleh tengok masyarakat, khususnya pelajar-pelajar telah meninggalkan kehidupan dunia dan dengan berpandukan kepada skema
Pelbagai aktiviti boleh dilakukan burung hijrah yang datang pada tempoh- sekolah, tentang kepentingan mengenali juga mereka yang masih berupaya ‘tripartite Van Gennep’ yang merangkumi
untuk menikmati keindahan fauna dan tempoh tertentu. Kita dapat tengok cara dan memahami sumber alam semula jadi meneruskan perjalanan hidup di muka bumi tiga peringkat utama iaitu pemisahan,
flora di situ, antaranya ialah memerhati hidup burung hijrah yang berasal dari iaitu burung yang menjadi indikator ini. Umumnya, manusia mempercayai peralihan dan juga penggabungan semula.
atau mencerap burung di Paya Burung negara lain, misalnya spesies yang kekayaan flora dan fauna,” katanya. memasuki sebuah alam lain yang yakni alam Di mana penulis akan memfokuskan kepada
yang dibuka sepenuhnya kepada umum menangkap ikan menggunakan paruhnya yang berada di luar alam nyata seperti alam proses, amalan dan ritual berhubung
bermula 15 Mac lepas. yang panjang di tasik,” kata pemandu van Bercerita lanjut, Ahmad Azaruddin roh, alam barzakh dan sebagainya. Secara dengan kematian dan juga perubahan
dari Selayang Baru berkenaan. berkata Paya Burung yang berkeluasan simboliknya, ritual-ritual akan dilaksanakan struktur yang berlaku dalam adat tersebut.
Bersama-sama 11 lagi peserta, penulis lapan hektar itu menjadi habitat serta dalam menunaikan adat kematian yang Oleh hal yang demikian, penulis akan
berpeluang mengikuti aktiviti tersebut Sementara itu, Ketua Program persinggahan pelbagai jenis burung dipercayai dapat memberikan satu laluan memaparkan amalan-amalan yang
yang dianjurkan oleh Cawangan Ekopelancongan dan Hutan Bandar, disebabkan kepelbagaian sumber masuk untuk menerobosi ke alam seterusnya dilaksanakan sebagai persediaan
Ekopelancongan FRIM, dalam usaha Cawangan Ekopelancongan FRIM Ahmad makanan yang banyak selain kawasan bertunjangkan sistem kepercayaan dan nilai menghadapi kematian dan mendeskripsikan
institut itu mendekatkan masyarakat Azaruddin Mohd Noor berkata projek hijau yang sentiasa bersih dengan yang didukung oleh masyarakat proses atau rangkaian secara kronologi ritual
dengan alam semula jadi. sains kemasyarakatan tersebut diharap persekitaran lembap. pengamalnya. atau upacara-upacara yang dijalankan
dapat bertindak sebagai serampang dua setelah berlakunya kematian, yakni sebelum,
Tidak perlu peralatan canggih dan mata, iaitu mendekatkan orang ramai Menurutnya, dengan kerjasama Di Sabah terdapat kerencaman budaya semasa dan selepas pengebumian jenazah.
mahal, sekadar sebuah binokular dengan alam semula jadi dan pemain sektor pelancongan, aktiviti dalam kalangan etnik yang bervariasi di
berkualiti atau teleskop atau hanya meningkatkan kesedaran mereka mencerap burung boleh dijadikan dalam pengendalian kematian. Perbezaan Oleh itu, buku ini sangat bermanfaat
bersandarkan penglihatan mata kasar mengenai kepentingan pemuliharaan sebagai antara tarikan utama dalam pengurusan kematian tersebut kepada sesiapa sahaja yang ingin
serta aplikasi eBird dalam telefon pintar biodiversiti. ekopelancongan. bersangkut paut dengan amalan budaya mengetahui lebih lanjut tentang struktur
atau buku rujukan spesies burung bagi yang diamalkan dan sebarang artifak budaya adat kematian khususnya dalam kalangan
yang ingin mencuba. Menurutnya, setakat ini terdapat 86 “Jika sebut pasal ekopelancongan, yang diaplikasikan oleh masyarakat tertentu masyarakat Bajau. Buku ini merupakan salah
spesies burung di Paya Burung termasuk kami tidak mahu pengunjung hanya pastinya menerbitkan makna tertentu oleh satu koleksi Perpustakaan Cawangan
Malah, jika bernasib baik, anda empat yang baru dikenal pasti oleh menikmati keindahan alam sahaja di masyarakat yang mendukung budaya Sipitang dan anda boleh berhubung dengan
berpeluang “terserempak” dengan peserta projek tersebut. tempat-tempat tarikan pelancong, berkenaan. Salah satu kaum yang kakitangan bertugas untuk pinjaman atau
burung rapang duit atau nama kesedaran mengenai pemeliharaan dan memaparkan keunikan dalam adat tempahan pinjaman. Sila lawati laman web
saintifiknya Vanellus indicus, iaitu antara “Selain dapat membantu pemuliharaan biodiversiti menerusi kematiannya ialah masyarakat Bajau, yang Perpustakaan Negeri Sabah di
unggas terlindung yang hampir pupus di mendapatkan data mengenai spesies kerjasama dengan badan bukan kerajaan juga dikenali sebagai masyarakat Sama. www.ssl.sabah.gov.my atau hubungi talian
Malaysia. burung di kawasan FRIM ini, kami turut dan penduduk kampung juga sangat Bajau merupakan etnik peribumi kedua 087-821003 (Perpustakaan Cawangan
memberi pendedahan kepada peserta penting. terbesar di Sabah, mereka boleh ditemui Sipitang), 088-231623 (Ibu Pejabat,
Ketibaan penulis dan peserta “Projek tentang aktiviti pemerhatian burung yang hampir di segenap pelosok negeri Sabah Perpustakaan Negeri Sabah), 214828, 256192
Sains Kemasyarakatan Mengenai Burung” sebenarnya sangat menyeronokkan,” “Misalnya, kita boleh libatkan seperti di bandar, pedalaman, persisiran untuk mengetahui ketersediaan buku
pada 7 pagi di Paya Burung disambut katanya. komuniti setempat untuk mainkan pantai hinggalah ke pulau-pulau. Walaupun tersebut. Bagaimanapun, buku ini mungkin
ciapan pelbagai unggas dan bunyi peranan sebagai pemandu pelancong demikian, majoriti masyarakat Bajau di mengambil masa untuk dihantar ke
cengkerik. Sinar matahari pagi yang Jelas beliau, dengan menggunakan dalam aktiviti cerap burung. Usaha ini Sabah terdapat banyak di dua daerah utama perpustakaan di luar Kota Kinabalu, sila
belum terik berserta hembusan bayu buku rujukan spesies burung serta sekali gus mengajak komuniti setempat iaitu Kudat dan Semporna. Berpandukan berhubung
sejuk terasa begitu nyaman dan aplikasi eBird telefon pintar, peserta untuk bersama-sama terlibat dalam kepada kedudukan geografi dan lokasi dengan
menenangkan bagi penulis yang banyak dapat mengenal pasti burung mengikut pemuliharaan alam dan kependudukan, masyarakat ini boleh perpustakaan
menghabiskan masa di tengah-tengah jantina, karakter, ciri-ciri serta habitat ekopelancongan,” katanya. – Bernama diklasifikasikan kepada dua golongan utama terdekat untuk
hutan batu yang panas kering. iaitu orang Bajau Pantai Barat dan orang tempahan
Bajau Pantai Timur. Majoriti masyarakat pinjaman.
“Seronoknya,” ujar rakan peserta Amira Bajau di Sabah menganut agama Islam
Nor Sabrina Ambran, 21, kepada Bernama. kecuali beberapa suku etnik Bajau di
Semporna khususnya ‘Palau’ yang masih
Menurut penuntut universiti tempatan pagan.
tersebut, itu adalah kali pertama baginya
mengikuti aktiviti sedemikian. Buku ‘Struktur Adat Kematian
Menyingkap Pandangan Alam dan
“Saya dapat pelajari banyak benda, Kosmologi Masyarakat Bajau’, bermatlamat
bukan sahaja mengenali spesies burung
tetapi juga habitat, cara hidup dan Tajuk: Struktur Adat Kematian Menyingkap Pandangan Alam dan
kepentingan memelihara alam semula Kosmologi Masyarakat Bajau
jadi,” kongsinya. Penulis: Halina Sendera Mohd. Yakin
Penerbit: Universiti Malaysia Sabah
Selain itu katanya tidak sukar untuk Tebal: 168 Muka Surat
melakukan aktiviti cerap burung. Pengulas: Radzsata Binti Abd Razak
Perpustakaan Cawangan Sipitang
“Apabila dengar sahaja bunyi burung,
kami mengesan dari mana arah bunyi itu
datang dan kemudian menggunakan
binokular untuk mengenal pasti jenis

Sukan

Skuad muda negara Segalanya menjadi berdepan

terus di rundung malang Turkmenistan – Faisal Halim

KUALA LUMPUR: Selepas kembali dari Bagaimanapun jurulatih yangt mengapa Muhammad Hairiey dibuang KUALA LUMPUR: Pemain sayap lincah, Mohamad Faizal berkata beliau juga
Sukan SEA 2021 Hanoi, Vietnam, bulan berasal dari Australia itu percaya bahawa Mohamad Faisal Abdul Halim tidak tidak menjangka berpeluang meledak
lepas dengan tangan kosong, skuad pengalaman yang diraih pasukan muda padang, dan beliau enggan mengulas menjangka Malaysia mudah mendapat jaringan sulungnya itu di laman sendiri
‘Harimau Muda’ negara terus dirundung negara itu di Uzbekistan akan jaringan awal dalam kemenangan 3-1 ke sambil disaksikan lebih 21,000 penonton
malang dalam Kejohanan Piala Asia U-23 menguatkan semua 15 pemain muda itu lanjut mengenai kejadian itu. atas Turkmenistan pada perlawanan yang hadir ke stadium, sekali gus
2022 di Tashkent, Uzbekistan. dalam menyediakan diri untuk edisi Kumpulan E Kelayakan Piala Asia 2023 di menganggap pertembungan dengan
kejohanan berikutnya. Maloney berkata beliau tidak terkejut Stadium Nasional di Bukit Jalil di sini, Turkmenistan merupakan aksi terbaiknya.
Anak buah Brad Maloney berundur malam Rabu lalu.
awal dari kejohanan itu selepas mereka Mengulas perlawanan dengan sama sekali dengan persembahan Beliau bagaimanapun enggan
tersingkir dalam saingan peringkat Vietnam, beliau berkata insiden penalti Mohamad Faizal yang dinobatkan mendabik dada dan mengakui semua
kumpulan yang menyaksikan mereka dan layangan kad merah terhadap mantap pasukan ‘Golden Star Warriors’, sebagai pemain terbaik perlawanan pihak termasuk pemain dan jurulatih
berada di kedudukan paling bawah Muhammad Hairiey Hakim Mamat berkata pada aksi itu pasukan negara telah memainkan peranan masing-
Kumpulan C tanpa sebarang mata. benar-benar mengubah rentak kerana mereka memerlukan bukan sahaja tidak berdepan masalah masing dengan baik dalam memastikan
permainan. merobek gawang lawan dalam tempoh 20 kejayaan Skuad Harimau Malaya.
Bercakap kepada pemberita dalam kemenangan untuk memastikan tempat minit pertama, malah turut berjaya
persidangan media selepas pasukan “ya, sudah tentu ia sangat mendominasi permainan dari awal “Sebenarnya perkara ini datang
muda negara dikalahkan oleh Vietnam mengecewakan apabila gagal meraih suku akhir. sehingga ke wisel penamat. daripada semua pihak bukan hanya
0-2 malam Rabu lalu, Maloney mengaku sebarang mata dalam semua seorang pemain, semua perlu jalankan
bahawa pasukan itu melalui detik-detik perlawanan. Ia memang sukar buat Malaysia memulakan kempen di “Hari ini (malam tadi) serba menjadi, tanggungjawab masing-masing.
yang amat memeritkan sejak enam pemain kita, namun pujian harus apa yang boleh dikatakan semua yang kita
minggu lepas, bertanding dalam kedua- diberikan kepada Vietnam,” katanya. Tashkent dengan kekalahan teruk buat menjadi...saya memang tak sangka “Saya bangga dengan rakan sepasukan
dua kejohanan itu dalam tempoh yang rakan sepasukan dapat menjayakan dan barisan kejurulatihan kerana kerja
amat singkat. Sementara itu jurulatih berusia 50 kepada juara Kumpulan C Korea Selatan, perancangan jurulatih dengan baik keras selama ini membantu kejayaan kita
tahun itu berkata beliau tidak tahu malam ini,” katanya pada sidang media malam ini,” katanya.
1-4, pada 2 Jun, diikuti satu lagi selepas perlawanan di sini.
Malaysia akan meneruskan saingan
kekalahan kepada Thailand, 0-3 Ahad Pada aksi malam Rabu lalu, pemain bertemu pasukan pilihan Bahrain pada
Terengganu FC itu mencuri tumpuan aksi kedua Kumpulan E di Stadium
lepas. apabila menjadi salah seorang penjaring Nasional Sabtu ini dengan sasaran
menerusi gol pada minit ke-16 selain membawa pulang sekurang-kurangnya
Keputusan itu bermakna pasukan Muhammad Safawi Rasid (minit ke-11), satu mata.
Corbin Ong (minit ke-45) dan penjaring
muda negara gagal mengulangi kejayaan tunggal Turkmenistan Altymyrat Hanya juara kumpulan dan lima naib
Annadurdyyev pada minit ke-38. juara terbaik akan layak ke pusingan akhir
edisi 2018 dengan layak ke suku akhir Piala Asia 2023 dengan Malaysia kali
Jaringan tersebut adalah gol pertama terakhir beraksi di kejohanan berprestij
dalam kejohanan di China, dan mereka pemain berusia 24 tahun itu bersama itu pada edisi 2007 ketika menjadi tuan
skuad kebangsaan di pentas rumah bersama, namun sudah lebih 40
kemudiannya tewas 1-2 kepada Korea antarabangsa. tahun gagal mara secara merit sejak edisi
1980 di Kuwait. – Bernama
Selatan. – Bernama

Tunku Ismail undur daripada tugasan harian kelab JDT

JOHOR BAHRU: Pemilik Kelab tertingginya. lain.
Bolasepak Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) Menerusi hantaran di laman “Saya doakan yang terbaik untuk
Tunku Mahkota Johor Tunku Ismail
Sultan Ibrahim mengumumkan Facebook Johor Southern Tigers pada kelab dan semua,” titah baginda.
berundur dan menyerahkan urusan Khamis, Tunku Ismail berkata Tunku Ismail diumumkan menjadi
harian kelab itu kepada pengurusan keputusan itu adalah disebabkan
tanggungjawab dan komitmennya yang pemilik kelab bola sepak berkenaan
pada 10 Jan 2016. – Bernama

47 sertai kursus asas jurulatih, klinik memanah tradisional di UMS

KOTA KINABALU: Seramai 47 pemanah Ihsan. oleh Coach Hatri di Arena Memanah PESERTA-PESERTA mengabadikan kenangan selepas kursus.
tradisional dari Kota Kinabalu, Sipitang, Kursus ini merangkumi sesi teori yang Tradisional UMS, Pantai UMS.
Keningau, Beaufort, Weston, Kota Belud, masing-masing, memandangkan kelab- tradisional Sabah untuk pemilihan
Sandakan, Lahad Datu, Wilayah sarat dengan info berkaitan kejurulatihan Sesi klinik ini adalah kesinambungan kelab mereka semua telah berdaftar di pemanah tradisional terbaik yang akan
Persekutuan Labuan dan Lawas memanah tradisional, sains sukan, dari Kursus Asas Jurulatih, yang mana para bawah Pesuruhjaya Sukan Negeri Sabah. mewakili negeri ini ke peringkat
berkampung selama dua hari di Fakulti anatomi, pengendalian kelas, tatacara peserta berpeluang untuk mempelajari kebangsaan dan juga antarabangsa
Sains Makanan dan Pemakanan (FSMP), keselamatan, kaedah, teknik, prinsip, adab secara lebih terperinci perihal teknik “Ini penting sebagai langkah mula kelak,” katanya.
Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) bagi serta juga sejarah memanah tradisional di memanah tradisional yang betul. persediaan bagi semua pemanah
mengikuti Kursus Asas Jurulatih Malaysia.
Memanah Tradisional Sabah di bawah Presiden Persatuan Memanah
anjuran Rawja Archery PLT dengan Kemudian kelas disambung dengan Tradisional Kota Kinabalu (PMTKK), Md
kerjasama Kelab Memanah Kesatria Kota sesi praktikal yang mana kesemua peserta Suhaimi Sapiee dalam satu kenyataan
Kinabalu (Kesatria) yang berakhir Selasa dikehendaki berperanan sebagai anak media berkata tujuan kursus ini diadakan
lalu. murid dan juga jurulatih di lapangan. adalah untuk melahirkan lebih ramai
jurulatih memanah tradisional di Sabah,
Kursus terbabit dikendalikan oleh dua Selain itu, peserta juga belajar teknik agar mereka dapat memberi bimbingan
jurulatih dari Melaka yang berlatih yang betul menggunakan getah yang betul dalam sukan memanah
berpengalaman luas serta serta teknik latihan Kepaze yang tradisional ini di tempat masing-masing.
berpengetahuan tinggi tentang sukan diamalkan oleh para pemanah tradisional
memanah tradisional di Malaysia iaitu lain khasnya di Turki. Dalam ertikata lain, dari penyertaan
Coach Hatri Asmawi dan Coach Irham ini, mereka sebenarnya telah layak untuk
Pada hari ketiga, para peserta dilantik dan ditauliahkan sebagai
berpeluang seharian mengikuti Klinik jurulatih memanah tradisional oleh kelab
Memanah Tradisional yang dikendalikan

SUKAN harianekspres 47 sertai kursus 8
asas jurulatih,
S UARA TE MPATAN ANDA I JUMAAT, 1 0 JUN, 2022 klinik memanah
tradisional di UMS

Kelayakan Piala Asia 2023

‘Bola sepak boleh beri kejutan’

KUALA LUMPUR: Ketua praktikalnya Bahrain menduduki tangga tetapi apa yang pasti kami bukan pasukan PEMAIN Harimau Malaya, Mohamadou Sumareh diasak
jurulatih kebangsaan ke-89 dunia jadi kami mesti bijak yang mudah, pemain kami juga bakal keras oleh pemain Turkmenistan, Bashimov Abdy semasa
Kim Pan Gon mengawal permainan kerana kami berdepan saat sukar berdepan Bahrain,”
(gambar) berharap perlukan mata dan sasaran kami layak (ke katanya. perlawanan pada malam Rabu lalu. – fotoBERNAMA
aksi cemerlang dan pusingan akhir).
momentum positif Malaysia dan Bahrain memulakan Pan Gon puji peminat, Ultras Malaya
melakar kemenangan “Kami akan berbincang (perlawanan kempen Kelayakan Piala Asia 2023 dengan
ke atas Turkmenistan menentang Bahrain) bersama pasukan, cemerlang selepas menewaskan lawan
dapat diteruskan tetapi saya amat berharap suatu hari nanti masing-masing, Turkmenistan 3-1 dan
dalam pertembungan menentang pilihan saya mahu melihat Malaysia mendominasi Bangladesh 2-0 di sini malam Rabu lalu,
utama, Bahrain Sabtu ini. setiap perlawanan dan lawan mereka. sekali gus berkongsi tiga mata di tangga
Kami mahu peminat berasa bangga,” teratas Kumpulan E.
Menyedari Bahrain adalah pasukan katanya pada sidang media selepas
yang lebih baik berdasarkan ranking perlawanan menyaksikan pasukannya Dalam pertembungan Malaysia-
dunia, Pan Gon berkata pihaknya perlu mengalahkan Turkmenistan 3-1 di sini Turkmenistan, gol Harimau Malaya
lebih berhati-hati ketika bertemu skuad malam Rabu lalu. dijaringkan oleh Muhammad Safawi Rasid
Dilmun’s Warriors pada perlawanan pada minit ke-11, Mohamad Faisal Halim
kedua kempen Kumpulan E Kelayakan Pada masa ini, Pan Gon hanya (minit ke-16) dan Corbin Ong pada masa
Piala Asia 2023 di Stadium Nasional, Bukit memikirkan untuk mencapai sasaran kecederaan separuh masa pertama
Jalil di sini, untuk meraih sekurang- tujuh mata bagi skuad negara dalam manakala Altymyrat Annadurdyyev
kurangnya satu mata. memastikan tempat ke Piala Asia 2023. menjaringkan gol tunggal Turkmenistan
pada minit ke-38.
Menurut jurulatih berusia 53 tahun Biar pun berada di ranking ke-154
dari Korea Selatan itu, beliau sentiasa dunia, beliau optimis kekuatan yang Hanya juara kumpulan dan lima naib
berharap Harimau Malaya akan dimiliki pasukannya dan semangat juara terbaik layak ke pusingan akhir Piala
menguasai setiap perlawanan walaupun pemain untuk melaksanakan misi itu, Asia 2023 dengan penampilan terakhir
terpaksa mengubah pendekatan malah cuba mencipta kejutan ke atas Malaysia dalam kejohanan berprestij itu
mengikut kekuatan lawan. Bahrain yang diketuai Helio Sousa. pada 2007 ketika menjadi tuan rumah
bersama, namun sudah lebih 40 tahun
“Itu yang kami mahu (terus bermain “Kami cuba untuk meraih satu atau tiga skuad negara gagal mara secara merit
dengan cemerlang) tetapi secara mata, siapa tahu kerana bola sepak boleh sejak edisi 1980 di Kuwait. – Bernama
berikan kita kejutan sepanjang masa,

Liga Negara-Negara UEFA Sukma 2022 KUALA LUMPUR: Ketua Jurulatih beraksi dalam perlawanan kompetitif di
diawalkan Kebangsaan Kim Pan Gon memuji tempat sendiri pada November 2019
Belanda akhiri rekod tanpa kalah Wales dua minggu peminat bola sepak Malaysia dan Ultras sebelum wabak Covid-19 melanda.
Malaya atas sokongan sehingga Malaysia
CARDIFF, United Kingdom: Wout tanpa kalah di laman sendiri paling berjaya membenam Turkmenistan 3-1 Pada aksi malam Rabu lalu, Malaysia
panjang dalam sejarah Wales. pada perlawanan Kumpulan E Kelayakan yang berada di ranking ke-154 dunia
Weghorst mengakhiri pesta Piala Dunia Piala Asia 2023 di Stadium Nasional Bukit mendahului 2-0 menerusi jaringan
Buat pertama kali sejak November Jalil di sini, malam Rabu lalu. Muhammad Safawi Rasid pada minit ke-11
Wales dan menamatkan rentetan 19 2018, Wales tewas di hadapan PUTRAJAyA: Penganjuran temasya Sukan dan Mohamad Faisal Abdul Halim (minit
penyokong sendiri, tetapi keghairahan Pan Gon berkata skuad Harimau ke-16), sebelum Altymyrat Annadurdyyev
perlawanan tanpa kalah di laman terhadap kelayakan Piala Dunia Malaysia (Sukma) ke-20 telah diawalkan Malaya mendapat sokongan penuh para merapatkan jurang untuk Turkmenistan
dijangka mampu memadamkan peminat semasa perlawanan sekali gus pada minit ke-38.
sendiri ketika Belanda mencatat kekecewaan dalam saingan Liga Negara- dua minggu, iaitu bermula 16-24 membantu mereka melakar kemenangan
Negara itu. penting. Bagaimanapun, Corbin Ong
kemenangan 2-1 dalam saingan Liga September ini sempena sambutan Hari melebarkan penguasaan dengan gol
“Ia perlawanan yang sukar. Kami tidak Kejayaan menewaskan Turkmenistan ketiga dalam tempoh masa kecederaan
Negara-Negara UEFA di Cardiff, pada mempunyai skuad terkuat kami,” kata Malaysia, diikuti Para Sukma dari 1-6 yang menduduki ranking ke-134 dunia sebelum rehat untuk memberikan
kapten Wales, Gareth Bale. turut menyaksikan Pan Gon bangga anak permulaan sempurna buat Malaysia
awal pagi Khamis. November di sekitar Lembah Klang. buahnya selepas bekerja keras untuk dalam kempen kelayakan mereka apabila
“Mereka adalah pasukan kelas dunia meraih tiga mata penting sepanjang 90 mengungguli Kumpulan E, berkongsi tiga
Wales akan ke Qatar pada November dan kami berhak menguji kemampuan Ia berikutan penundaan Sukan Asia minit permainan. mata dengan Bahrain di tempat kedua.
kami ke atas pasukan terbaik.
untuk penampilan Piala Dunia pertama Hangzhou 2022 yang sebelum ini “Malam ini (malam tadi) terima kasih Sementara itu, Ketua Jurulatih
“Pemain yang dimasukkan bekerja banyak-banyak kepada peminat bola Turkmenistan yazguly Hojageldiyev
mereka dalam tempoh 64 tahun selepas keras untuk mendapatkan gol dijadualkan pada 10-25 September, yang sepak Malaysia dan Ultras Malaya, mereka mengakui skuad kendaliannya tidak
penyamaan, tetapi dibolosi sekali lagi. Ia memberikan sokongan penuh kepada dapat menandingi kehebatan Malaysia
menewaskan Ukraine 1-0 pada final play- sesuatu yang kami perlu ambil memberikan ruang kepada pihak kami dan saya juga amat berbangga dan kekurangan persiapan dijadikan
pengajaran.” dengan semua pemain Harimau Malaya. sebagai alasan.
off Ahad lalu. penganjur untuk menggunakan Saya rasa mereka berusaha memberikan
Bagi Belanda, ia adalah kemenangan peminat sedikit kebanggaan dan “Seperti yang saya katakan sebelum
Namun skuad kendalian Robert Paige, kedua berturut-turut dalam saingan itu kemudahan universiti awam untuk kegembiraan. perlawanan ini, kami mempunyai masa
selepas membelasah Belgium Jumaat yang singkat untuk berlatih dan kami
yang akan berdepan Amerika Syarikat, lalu. penempatan atlet ketika cuti semester. “Saya rasa ini adalah antara malam dapat lihat Malaysia datang dalam
terbaik untuk kita dan kita telah keadaan bersedia, tiada apa yang boleh
Iran dan England di peringkat kumpulan Belanda, yang turut layak ke Piala Menteri Belia dan Sukan Datuk Seri melakukan tugas dengan baik dan saya dikatakan selain Malaysia bagus hari ini.
Dunia, masih belum tewas dalam 11 dapat melihat semua orang gembira, saya Ia belum berakhir, kami mempunyai dua
Piala Dunia, tewas buat kali kedua perlawanan dan sejak Louis van Gaal Ahmad Faizal Azumu berkata mesyuarat juga sangat gembira malam ini,” katanya perlawanan lagi. Masih ada peluang,”
membimbing pasukan buat kali ketiga pada sidang media selepas perlawanan di katanya.
berturut-turut dalam saingan Kumpulan pada Ogos. – AFP Jawatankuasa Tertinggi Sukma pada pada Stadium Nasional, Rabu lalu.
Malaysia akan bertemu Bahrain
A4 Liga Negara-Negara selepas turut Khamis juga, bersetuju dengan Lebih 21,000 penonton termasuk manakala Bangladesh dijadual
penyokong tegar Harimau Malaya, Ultras menentang Turkmenistan dalam
tewas di Poland minggu lalu. penganjuran sebanyak 31 jenis sukan dan Malaya membanjiri Stadium Nasional perlawanan kedua kumpulan pada Sabtu.
untuk memberikan sokongan mereka Kedua-dua perlawanan akan berlangsung
Pada perlawanan itu, Rhys 445 acara bagi edisi kali ini yang kepada pasukan negara yang kali terakhir di Stadium Nasional. – Bernama

Norrington-Davies menyamakan dianjurkan oleh Majlis Sukan Negara

kedudukan untuk Wales selepas (MSN).

jaringan Teun Koopmeiners di awal Beliau berkata jawatankuasa itu juga

babak kedua. memutuskan untuk mengurangkan

Penyerang Burnley, Weghorst penyertaan minimum kepada enam

memastikan tiga mata buat Belanda negeri berbanding lapan negeri (hanya

ketika permainan hanya berbaki untuk edisi 2022) bagi setiap acara,

beberapa saat untuk menamatkan rekod dengan tarikh pendaftaran dilanjutkan

Belgium bangkit belasah Poland sehingga 30 Jun.

“Jangan harap (kemeriahan

penganjuran) seperti bunga api dan

PARIS: Belgium membelasah Poland 6-1 Dendoncker dan Lois Openda, yang konsert. Saya berharap kemeriahannya
dimasukkan Martinez ketika permainan
dalam perlawanan Liga Negara-Negara berbaki enam minit, melengkapkan (Sukma) kepada (prestasi) sukan itu,
kemenangan pada minit terakhir
UEFA pada awal pagi Khamis. perlawanan. bukannya penganjuran. Harap

Belgium yang tewas pada perlawanan “Ia adalah perlawanan yang akan kemeriahannya datang dari penggiat
memberikan kami banyak perkara untuk
pembukaan kepada Belanda, bangkit difikirkan, banyak tanda soal dalam sukan sendiri untuk beri sokongan
pelbagai aspek permainan kami dan
dengan prestasi menakjubkan dan strategi keseluruhan, dan juga kepada anak-anak yang bergiat aktif Dua tugas besar menanti jurulatih
memberikan pengajaran mengenai
menamatkan perlawanan dengan bagaimana bermain menentang dalam bidang sukan.
pasukan seperti itu,” kata Lewandowski.
menjaringkan lima gol dalam tempoh “Dari segi had umur melebihi 23 tahun, baharu skuad B-17 negara
Belgium kini berada di tangga kedua
hanya 30 minit. di bawah Belanda dalam saingan kebenaran khas hanya untuk kali ini
Kumpulan A4, dan mengatasi Poland
“Ia membawa emosi berbeza apabila berdasarkan perbezaan jaringan. dengan mengambil kira atlet-atlet yang

anda tewas kepada seteru anda jadi itu “Tidak ada sesiapa harus bimbang telah mengadakan persiapan sejak sekian PETALING JAyA: Dua tugas besar sebagai pendedahan ke apa. Kita dalam
mengenai masa depan bola sepak menanti ketua jurulatih skuad bola mod pertandingan, jadi sasaran itu
tentunya memberikan kami motivasi Belgium. Kami mempunyai banyak bakat lama untuk Sukma yang sepatutnya sepak Bawah 17 (B-17) kebangsaan yang diletakkan,” katanya pada sidang media
tetapi kami perlu bersabar,” kata baharu Osmera Omaro, yang dilantik ke pengumuman barisan kejurulatihan
malam ini,” kata jurulatih Belgium, Martinez. “Kami akhirnya mempunyai dianjurkan pada 2020 (sebelum jawatan berkenaan bagi tempoh skuad Harimau Malaya B-17 di Wisma
struktur, yang lain akan menyusul, tetapi setahun. Persatuan Bolasepak Malaysia (FAM) di
Roberto Martinez. bakat tentunya ada di sana.” dibatalkan kerana pandemik Covid-19),” sini pada Khamis.
Dua tugas tersebut ialah Kejohanan
“Menentang Belanda kami lebih pasif, Dalam saingan Piala Dunia Qatar katanya pada sidang media di Menara AFF B-16 di Bogor, Indonesia pada 31 Sementara itu, Christopher berkata
November ini, Belgium diundi bersama Julai hingga 14 Ogos dan Kejohanan AFC sasaran melayakkan diri ke pusingan
menunggu, tidak yakin. Sekarang kami Kanada, Maghribi dan naib juara 2018 KBS, pada Khamis. B-17 di Manama, Bahrain pada 1 hingga akhir kelayakan AFC sekali gus berjaya
Croatia. 9 Oktober. melayakkan diri ke Kejohanan Piala
bermain sebagai satu pasukan bukannya Ditanya mengenai venue, Ahmad Faizal Dunia B-17.
Poland pula bakal berdepan Mexico, Pengurus pasukan B-17 kebangsaan
individu.” Arab Saudi dan Argentina. berkata hampir kesemua venue sudah Christopher Raj berkata pada masa yang “Bagi memudahkan perkara itu kita
sama, dua kejohanan itu menjadi kayu kena habiskan saingan di tempat teratas
Belgium dikejutkan oleh jaringan “Saya beritahu pemain-pemain dikenal pasti, kecuali bagi sukan perayu pengukur kepada Osmera untuk untuk layak ataupun berada di
bahawa mereka harus menggunakannya mempersiapkan barisan skuad muda kedudukan kedua, dengan skuad negara
pasukan pelawat pada minit ke-28 sebagai peringatan mengenai layar yang akan dianjurkan sama ada di negara bagi mengharungi kejohanan akan berdepan pasukan Indonesia,
bagaimana lawan bermain di tahap kompetitif lain. Palestin, Guam dan Emiriah Arab
menerusi Robert Lewandowski yang tertinggi di dunia,” kata jurulatih Langkawi atau Port Dickson kerana Bersatu (UAE) dalam Kumpulan B,”
Poland, Czeslaw Michniewicz. – AFP “Menerusi Kejohanan AFF B-16 katanya.
menjaringkan golnya yang ke-22 untuk bertembung dengan acara lain. sasaran diletakkan untuk mereka
berjaya melepasi peringkat separuh Dalam pada itu, Osmera berkata
kelab dan negara pada tahun ini. Terdahulu, jaguh badminton negara akhir, sementara mereka (skuad) juga pihaknya akan menjalankan latihan
perlu melayakkan diri ke pusingan akhir pusat pertama dengan seramai 37
Penyerang Bayern Munich itu Datuk Lee Chong Wei bersama-sama atlet kelayakan Kejohanan AFC B-17 nanti. pemain akan terlibat di Akademi Bola
Sepak Mokhtar Dahari (AMD) dalam
menerima hantaran Piotr Zielinski menembak Johnathan Wong, skuasy S. “Kita mesti layak ke separuh akhir AFF masa terdekat. – Bernama
kerana ini bukan lawatan sambil belajar
sebelum menewaskan Simon Mignolet Sivasangari dan pelari pecut Azreen

dengan rembatan kaki kirinya. Nabila Alias melancarkan Detik 100 Hari

Tuan rumah menyamakan Sukma XX, MSN 2022 di Menara KBS.

kedudukan menerusi Axel Witsel tiga Majlis itu turut menyaksikan

minit sebelum waktu rehat dan pelancaran logo Sukma dan Para Sukma

mendahului permainan hasil jaringan 2022, serta maskot harimau bernama

minit ke-59 Kevin de Bruyne. ‘Oyen’ dan lagu rasmi temasya ‘Demi

Pemain gantian Leandro Trossard Malaysia’.

kemudian meledak dua kali dalam Seramai 10,000 atlet dan pegawai

tempoh tujuh minit disusuli jaringan dijangka menyertai temasya kali ini, yang

antarabangsa pertama Leander pada asalnya dijadualkan bermula 29

September hingga 8 Oktober. – Bernama

Rombakan barisan kejurulatihan perlu dalam BAM – Ewe Hock

KUALA LUMPUR: Rombakan dalam barisan “Dari segi kejurulatihan kena cari Pemain ke-48 dunia Ng Tze yong, kini Hock, 50, turut menyarankan agar perlunya dapat meningkatkan tahap pada sesi latihan
jurulatih yang boleh berikan peningkatan, merupakan pemain utama dalam BAM, perubahan dalam pengurusan BAM bagi dalam usaha memastikan pemain negara
kejurulatihan perlu dilakukan dalam usaha bukan duduk sana tak boleh bantu selepas pemain nombor satu Malaysia Lee perubahan ke arah yang lebih baik dalam menjadi lebih kuat dan meningkatkan
tingkatkan prestasi. Zii Jia meninggalkan badan itu bagi menjadi sukan itu. ketahanan mereka ketika di gelanggang.
membantu pemain perseorangan negara pemain profesional Januari lepas.
“Sebagai contoh, jika anda melatih Sementara itu pemenang pingat perak Piala Cabaran Fuzionex Usahawan Muda
dalam Persatuan Badminton Malaysia pemain elit, anda perlu pastikan mereka Pada ketika tindakan Zii Jia menjadi Sukan Komanwel 1994 itu merasakan SME 2022 yang dianjurkan SME Malaysia
meningkat dalam satu atau dua tahun yang pemain persendirian mula menampakkan bahawa pemain beregu negara pada masa akan menampilkan 16 pasukan dari seluruh
(BAM) meningkat pada kejohanan- akan datang dan bukannya lima hingga hasil termasuk memenangi dua gelaran ini agak baik dan berharap kesemua mereka negara bagi merebut gelaran serta hadiah
tujuh tahun, kerana ia adalah tempoh untuk berturut-turut di Kejohanan Badminton akan memberikan cabaran terbaik pada wang tunai RM3,000.
kejohanan akan datang. membentuk pemain. Saya berharap BAM Asia 2022 dan Terbuka Thailand baru-baru Terbuka Malaysia yang dijanka akan
akan berikan perhatian kepada perkara ini,” ini, pemain kebangsaan termasuk Tze yong berlansung dari 25 hingga 30 Jun. Kejohanan tahunan itu akan dimainkan
Disebabkan prestasi pemain katanya ketika ditemui di pelancaran Piala dan Leong Jun Hao masih bergelut untuk dalam format tiga terbaik - satu beregu
Cabaran Fusionex Usahawan Muda SME di memberikan permainan terbaik mereka. Seorang lagi bekas pemain badminton campuran dan dua beregu lelaki - akan
perseorangan negara yang kurang sini pada Khamis. negara Datuk Foo Kok Keong yang juga ada berlangsung pada 18 dan 19 Jun di Kelab
Bukan sahaja barisan kejurulatihan, Ewe pada majlis itu berharap para jurulatih Badminton Serdang, Selangor. – Bernama
memberangsangkan sejak beberapa bulan

lepas, bekas pemain perseorangan negara

Ong Ewe Hock secara terbuka telah

memberikan pandangan beliau mengenai

apa yang perlu dilakukan bagi

menyelamatkan mereka.