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No. 7879 PP 2644/12/2012 (031195) www.thesundaily.my Trishaw riders taking domestic
tourists around the Unesco
World Heritage Site along
Armenian Street in George
Town yesterday, following the
lifting of movement restrictions.
– MASRY CHE ANI/THESUN

Comeback plan

█ BY RAJVINDER SINGH oUmno seeking a return to the heydays,
[email protected] but old partners may fall by wayside

PETALING JAYA: Umno is looking the next general election. the assumption that voters are no
to recreate the Barisan Nasional At its height, BN was a coalition of 14 longer attracted to the two parties,” he
(BN) of old, but the future said.
remains uncertain for long-time parties, with Umno at the head of the He described MCA and MIC’s
partners MCA and MIC. table. However, after its defeat in the 14th influence over voters now as “very
general election in 2018, most parties minimal”.
With only three seats between them, deserted Umno, leaving the coalition with However, he said, Umno will still
the MCA and MIC are no longer seen as only three components in the peninsula need the support of other
significant in the balance of power. and one in Sabah. communities to realise its dream of
leading the government again, thus
Geostrategist Dr Azmi Hassan of The MCA holds only two seats in the making an alliance with Makkal
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia said Umno Dewan Rakyat, and MIC has only one, Sakti a good start.
is aware that on its own, it is not strong compared with Umno’s 38. Makkal Sakti is an Indian-based
enough to gain enough seats to form the party founded by former leaders of
next government. Bersatu, the other major party in the the Hindu Rights Action Force. The
coalition currently in power, holds 31 party has not been admitted as a
“That means support from other seats. component of BN despite its clear
parties is essential for a comeback,” he support for the coalition in the past 13
told theSun. Azmi said ties with MCA and MIC have years.
been strained by calls within Umno for the Political analyst Prof Jeniri
However, he said, relations with MCA party to contest in seats that had been Amir, a senior fellow at the
and MIC have deteriorated, especially allocated to the two smaller parties in the Malaysian Council of Professors, Turn to
after the two smaller parties stated 2018 polls. agreed that MCA and MIC are
unequivocally that they preferred Bersatu, no longer relevant in the context —
the party that led the Perikatan Nasional He said both parties are cognizant of
government until the resignation of its the fact that they had won their seats page 3
president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin as largely through Umno’s help.
prime minister. of the new political landscape.
“Umno’s view is that whether or not the
Azmi was commenting on a recent MCA and MIC remain as allies does not
announcement by Umno president and make a difference. This is simply down to
BN chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid
Hamidi that the coalition would consider
fielding candidates from Makkal Sakti in

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BRIEFS TALKS ON LIQUOR SALE ALISHA NUR MOHD NOOR ATTHE DEWAN RAKYAT
ONGOING
Suicide attempts
DISCUSSIONS on the proposal to ban
the sale of liquor at sundry and grocery
shops, convenience stores and Chinese
medicine shops in the federal capital
are in progress. Federal Territories
Minister Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim
told Teresa Kok (PH-Pasir Seputeh) that to be decriminalised
several meetings have been held but a
consensus between the government
and sellers have yet to be reached. He
said the Kuala Lumpur City Hall
decision to postpone the restriction on
liquor sales until Oct 31 was to provide
space for further discussions. “We not o Move will entail repeal of Section 309 of Penal Code, asked what steps the government is taking to
only need to think about (the interests) says deputy health minister address the problem. “Malaysians are also very
of sellers, but also buyers.” – Bernama badly affected by the pandemic.”

TRUST FUND AMENDMENT Aaron Ago said the ministry has a helpline to
BILL TABLED receive distress calls from those who have
KUALA LUMPUR: An attempt to take one’s own the fact that from January to May this year, a mental problems and require counselling.
THE Finance Ministry tabled the life will soon cease to be an offence. The Home total of 1,708 people had committed suicide due
National Trust Fund (Amendment) Affairs Ministry and the Attorney-General’s to stress caused by lockdowns to curb the “If a person’s condition is more acute, he will
Ordinance 2021 for first reading Chambers have agreed to jointly table a spread of Covid-19. be taken to hospital for treatment.”
yesterday. The Bill, tabled by Deputy proposal to decriminalise the act.
Finance Minister I Mohd Shahar “Of these, 872 or 51% were teenagers.” He added that in the case of troubled teens,
Abdullah, is aimed at amending the Deputy Health Minister II Datuk Aaron Ago Aaron Ago refuted Kulasegaran’s data, there is a programme to enable them to share
National Trust Fund Act 1988. The Dagang said the proposal will entail the repeal pointing out that teenage suicides accounted for their problems with their family, and their loved
amendment is for the insertion of a of Section 309 of the Penal Code. only 1% and 6% of all cases in 2019 and 2020 ones can bring the matter to the attention of the
new section, Section 6(c), which seeks respectively. authorities.
Under the section, a person who attempts to
take his own life will be prosecuted and if found He said problems arise when these teenagers
refuse to interact with members of their own
He said that according to the ministry’s data, family. “This has led to loss of control and
to allow trust funds to be used for the guilty can be jailed for up to a year, fined or both. the highest incidence of suicides occurred eventually suicide.”
procurement of vaccines and any
expenditure on vaccines for an “Once Section 309 is abolished, those who among those aged 19 to 40. The group made up Aaron Ago said the ministry is also
outbreak of any infectious disease. attempt suicide will no longer be prosecuted,” 57% of all cases. strengthening its psychosocial support helpline
– Bernama he said in response to a question from Che Alias “Among those aged 60 years and above, 84% in collaboration with non-profit organisations to
Hamid (PAS-Kemaman). of those who took their lives were men.” reach more people in need of support during
Che Alias had asked for details of the On a related issue, Nurul Izzah Anwar (PH- the pandemic.
Ops against foreign ministry’s long-term strategy to overcome the Permatang Pauh) said data from the National He said there are counselling and social work
incidence of suicides resulting from stress Health and Morbidity Survey 2019 showed that officers in each district.
fishing crafts to go on caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. 8% of children aged five to 15, who number He also said that screening and treatment for
He also wanted to know what the ministry is about 424,000, have mental health problems. mental health problems are provided in 60
doing to expedite the process of decriminalising Citing France as a country that has been government hospitals, 1,161 health clinics at the
THE government will continue to implement suicide attempts. providing free therapy to all its people since last primary health level and 28 community mental
Ops Naga, which is an integrated operation by M. Kulasegaran (PH-Ipoh Barat) highlighted year to deal with the pandemic, Nurul Izzah health centres.
various agencies, to curb the encroachment of
foreign fishing vessels and prevent the loss of Action on

Ahmad Maslan withdraws candidacymarine resources.
Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ismail
Mohamed Said said that since the operation DATUK Seri Ahmad Maslan (BN-Pontian) has meeting Dewan Rakyat Speaker Datuk Azhar
potholes in KLinspections had been carried out and 416 Rakyat Deputy Speaker.
was launched in April 2019, a total of 22,384 withdrawn his candidacy for the post of Dewan Azizan Harun on the matter.
“The prime minister will definitely nominate
people arrested as of Aug 17 this year. He said his decision was based on a desire another candidate within a day or two (before
within 24 hoursgovernment recovered RM456 million through Umno secretary-general.
He added that during the period, the not to get distracted from his responsibility as the 14-day deadline expires).”
In August, Datuk Seri Azalina Othman
seized assets and fines imposed on owners of He added that the decision was made after a resigned as deputy speaker, and suggested that
foreign vessels, Bernama reported. discussion with Umno president Datuk Seri Dr the seat be given to an opposition member of FEDERAL Territories Minister Datuk Seri
“The strategic cooperation between various Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, deputy president Datuk Parliament (MP). Shahidan Kassim has given an assurance that
agencies through Ops Naga is ongoing. The Seri Mohamad Hasan, and the three vice- In response to Azalina’s proposal, Wan any complaint about pothole-ridden roads in
operation is able to help curb the intrusion of presidents, including Prime Minister Datuk Seri Junaidi said the government was looking at Kuala Lumpur will be acted upon within 24
foreign fishing vessels, especially from Ismail Sabri Yaakob yesterday. having a third deputy speaker and the position hours.
Vietnam, which are very active in the east coast Ahmad also said he had informed Minister could be held by an opposition MP. He said this will be made possible because
waters as well as Sabah and Sarawak.” in the Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament PN chairman Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said he, his deputy or the mayor will be taking those
He said this in response to a question from and Law) Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku yesterday there is no need to have an additional calls from now.
Datuk Seri Salahuddin Ayub (PH-Pulai). Jaafar of his decision yesterday morning, before deputy speaker as two are enough. He said anyone with a complain on damaged
roads in the city could contact him, Deputy
Minister Jalaluddin Alias or Kuala Lumpur
BRISK SALES ... Khairuddin Mat Nawi, 27, selling fresh mayor Datuk Mahadi Che Ngah.
fruits such as strawberries, lemons and guava sourced
from Cameron Highlands from the boot of his car in Bukit He said he has made his contact number and
those of several other officials available to Kuala
Mertajam. – MASRY CHE ANI/THESUN Lumpur residents.

“Those who have a complaint can call the
minister at 019-4545111, my deputy at 019-
6524444 or the mayor at 016-2068883. We are
ready 24 hours,” he said during his winding up
speech on the 12th Malaysia Plan.
“To Malaysians who have just arrived in
Kuala Lumpur and have found potholes on
roads, please call us and we will take action
within 24 hours.”
Shahidan said he had already discussed the
matter with Kuala Lumpur City Hall and had
instructed that complaints, grievances and
notifications on road damage must be acted
upon within 24 hours.
On a separate matter, he said the number of
households in the Federal Territories that fall
into the poor and hardcore poor category had
risen from last year.
As of Sept 14, a total of 4,815 were hardcore
poor and 5,617 were poor compared with 1,190
hardcore poor and 2,200 poor in October last
year.
He said his ministry had implemented
various initiatives to improve the socio-
economic status of the urban poor, including
those living in flats under the People’s Housing
Projects and Public Housing Projects.
One of the initiatives is the provision of free
trade areas which have benefited 4,305 licensed
traders in Kuala Lumpur, 110 in Putrajaya and
162 in Labuan.
“This programme was implemented in
November 2020 and has been extended until
December this year.”

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BRIEFS MALACCA PH: NO PLAN TO
SEEK AUDIENCE WITH KING
ONE WOE AFTER
MALACCA: Malacca Pakatan Harapan (PH) ANOTHER ... A
has no plan to seek an audience with dressed chicken seller
Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan at a market in Bukit
Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Mertajam displays the
Shah so far regarding the dissolution of “Ayam habis” sign after
the state assembly, said its chairman Adly his limited stock ran out
Zahari. In a statement on his Facebook early in the morning
yesterday, Adly said PH’s main focus now yesterday. Chicken
was to bring the dissolution of the state sellers in the district,
assembly to court to dispute the process who were hit by a spike
and facts of the dissolution. On in prices earlier, are
Wednesday, former Pengkalan Batu now facing a shortage
assemblyman Datuk Norhizam Hassan of supply. – MASRY
Baktee was reported to have said that 15 CHE ANI/THESUN
former Malacca assemblymen would go
to Istana Negara (in Kuala Lumpur) to A way out and a life saved
hand over a memorandum to His Majesty
regarding their dissatisfaction over the o Instead of dumping their newborns, mums in distress Riza said OrphanCare has so far received
dissolution of the state assembly. The can place their babies in OrphanCare’s baby hatches 448 babies who otherwise would have been
Election Commission received a abandoned at random places.
notification regarding the dissolution of █ BY SHIVANI SUPRAMANI OrphanCare, steps are taken to look for a
the Malacca state assembly on Monday [email protected] suitable family to foster the child. “More often “We want to raise awareness that not only
from Speaker Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh, than not, abandoned babies who are saved women with unwanted pregnancies but
following the Umno-led state PETALING JAYA: Mothers who do not have end up in orphanages, and this may have a anyone who comes across an abandoned baby
government losing its majority. The state the resources to raise a child have an option – negative impact on the child. We hope to may come to us for help. We will provide every
election has to be held within 60 days place their newborn in a baby hatch. prevent that from happening by getting the assistance, including help to deal with the
from the date of dissolution of the state It saves the life of the child, relieves the child adopted by a loving family,” she said. police,” she said.
assembly. – Bernama mother of the challenge of parenthood and it
is legal, even if it is done anonymously. Citing statistics compiled by the She also gave an assurance that babies sent
MONSOON AID FOR RISDA Despite the fact that there is a safe way out, organisation, Riza said 37 babies were save in to OrphanCare would not end up in an
SMALLHOLDERS mothers continue to leave their babies to 2019 and another 45 in 2020. “We would also orphanage. “There is a list of loving families
chance. Police records show that an average of like to remind mothers and the public that hoping to adopt a child,” she said.
KUALA LUMPUR: The monsoon season placing a baby at OrphanCare does not mean
aid of RM600 for smallholders registered she is abandoning the child. To us, it is an act Riza said OrphanCare works closely with
under the Rubber Industry Smallholders to save the baby,” she said. the Social Welfare Department in the adoption
Development Authority (Risda) will be process, including on legal matters.
channelled in two stages – in November Riza said fear and stigma are the main
and December. Risda chairman Datuk factors that lead to baby dumping in Malaysia. “Our mission is to ensure that as few babies
Salim Sharif said a payment of RM300 will “A woman pregnant out of wedlock may have a as possible end up in institutions,” she said.
be made in November and the remaining difficult time facing her family, and an
RM300 in the following month involving unwanted pregnancy causes trauma.” Apart from creating awareness of its
a total of 232,319 recipients. He urged all services, OrphanCare also has a sexual and
recipients who have yet to update their Riza said many women also fail to realise health awareness programme to educate
information to do so before Nov 15. “Of they are carrying a child until late in the young people about self-awareness to
the total recipients, 145,996 of them have pregnancy. “Denial and lack of reproductive empower them to act wisely.
not yet updated their information. The health knowledge are also factors that lead to
aid will be channelled through the them abandoning their babies,” she said. “Understanding how their body and
electronic banking system to the emotions change as they mature helps them
recipient’s bank account. The recipients She said most of the young women who cope better with relationship issues. We get
will not receive the assistance if they do seek help from OrphanCare are university them to speak up about sexual harassment
not update their information,” he told a students. “They may be academically and rape, and to better articulate their feelings
press conference at Parliament building educated, but they lack social and sexual to friends, family and significant ones.
yesterday. – Bernama awareness,” she explained. Ultimately, we hope they can help others too.”

100 babies are dumped each year, and 60% of OrphanCare has one baby hatch in each of
‘Other parties them do not survive long enough to be saved. its offices in Petaling Jaya, Sungai Petani and
insignificant’ This is a situation that OrphanCare Johor Baru. It also has baby hatches at seven
Foundation, which works to give unplanned hospitals through a collaboration with the KPJ
newborns the opportunity to grow up in the Healthcare Bhd.
care of a family, seeks to change.
The foundation is aware that it has to first
deal with the impression that baby hatches
“The two parties were unable to attract encourage baby dumping.
voter support, and this is likely to be OrphanCare advocacy and
replicated in the next election,” he told communications manager Riza Alwi pointed
theSun. out that dumping babies in random places is a
Jeniri said Umno’s desire for other criminal offence whereas putting the infant in
parties to join BN would not change a baby hatch will save his life. “The mother
sentiments for the coalition. does not even have to give her name,” she told
“Most of these parties are theSun.
small, or ‘mosquito’ parties From She said once a baby comes into the care of
anyway, without the front
necessary powers of page

attraction,” he said. Govt to buy antiviral drug Molnupiravir
He likens Umno’s intention to woo other
parties into BN as psychological warfare.
Jeniri said voter sentiment will continue KUALA LUMPUR: The government, through enable us to live with the virus by having reduce the rate of hospital admission by 50%.
to be divided along racial lines, with Umno the Health Ministry, yesterday signed a letter additional choices in innovative treatment as a “It is also effective against the more
getting only Malay support. of undertaking to purchase the antiviral drug weapon against Covid-19, apart from using
This, he said, was clearly reflected in the Molnupiravir as an additional choice in the other vaccines and taking public health aggressive Covid-19 variants such as Gamma,
2018 election when Pakatan Harapan innovative treatment against Covid-19. actions,” he said in a statement yesterday. Delta and Mu.
secured only 25% of the Malay votes, with
the rest shared between Umno and PAS. Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said Khairy had previously announced that “However, I wish to state here that although
“Being the dominant party in BN, Umno through the agreement with Merck Sharp & Malaysia had already started the discussion to Molnupiravir is effective, it does not mean that
shapes policies for the country if it returns Dohme, the government agreed to procure procure the antiviral drug from Merck Sharp & vaccines are no longer required in reducing
to power. The other parties have very little 150,000 patient courses of the medication. Dohme. infections and preventing a worse outbreak.
input,” he added.
“This decision was made in preparing us He added that based on studies conducted “The Molnupiravir drug cannot prevent
for the transition to the endemic phase to by the company, using Molnupiravir could infection. It is only useful for those already
infected,” he added. – Bernama

Rebel assemblymen in Malacca sacked from their parties

KUALA LUMPUR: Three of the four rebels in who announced their withdrawal of support for members of the same division. He said the termination of Noor Effandi’s
the Malacca legislative assembly have been Chief Minister Datuk Seri Sulaiman Md Ali on Ahmad told a press conference yesterday membership would be endorsed at the Bersatu
sacked from their respective parties. Monday, leading to the fall of the state supreme council meeting.
government. that the dismissal was made in accordance with
Umno announced yesterday that it had two clauses in the Umno party constitution. Hamzah said Bersatu is of the view that the
revoked the membership of Sungai Udang The fourth assemblyman, who also pulled political crisis in Malacca should be resolved in
assemblyman Datuk Seri Idris Haron and the rug from under Sulaiman, Datuk Norhizam Immediately after their surprise accordance with the state and federal
Pantai Kundor assemblyman Datuk Nor Azman Hassan Baktee, is an independent. announcement, Umno president Datuk Seri Dr constitutions by taking into account the
Hassan. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi stated that assemblymen interests of the people.
Umno secretary-general Datuk Seri Ahmad who betrayed the Barisan Nasional-led Malacca
In a separate announcement, Bersatu said Maslan said letters of dismissal from the party government would be sacked. The withdrawal of the four assemblymen
its political bureau had terminated the were handed over to Tangga Batu Umno reduced the number of seats held by the BN-led
membership of Telok Mas assemblyman Datuk division chief Datuk Seri Mohamad Ali Earlier, Bersatu secretary-general Datuk Seri coalition from 16 to 12 in the 28-member
Noor Effandi Ahmad. Mohamad on Tuesday for delivery to Idris and Hamzah Zainuddin said the decision to sack assembly. This means that the state will have to
Nor Azman yesterday. Both of them were Noor Effandi was made under Clause 10 of the hold a snap election within 60 days. –Bernama
The three were among four assemblymen party constitution.

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Between freedom and responsibility

o Choosing not to inoculate does not free one that they are not living alone. They Diseases Act 1988, there is a provision As of Oct 5, over 1.3 million adults
from consequences of not taking jab: Experts are living with others. They have to giving health authorities the right to in Malaysia have not received their
communicate, have to interact with control the spread of diseases shot, most of whom have also not
KUALA LUMPUR: As Malaysia For instance, a soldier, who was others. through immunisation in “an registered.
inches towards the target of having dismissed for insubordination in infected local area”.
80% of its population vaccinated August for refusing to be vaccinated, “If they choose not to be Misinformation by anti-vaxxers is
against Covid-19, the tone of has sued the armed forces for vaccinated and argue that it’s their As such, Haidar said, it would be likely responsible for the hesitance.
indignation over forced vaccination discrimination. personal right, they have to better if the government passed a law
has intensified. remember that others also have specifically mandating vaccines as Doctors also suspect their
However, the freedom to choose rights,” he said. interpretation of current laws is too influence in many areas in Malaysia
To get their message across, many to not be vaccinated does not free one broad. because most of the younger people
have turned to the courts. from the consequences of not taking Epidemiologist Datuk Dr Zainal who end up in hospitals for moderate
the jab, said experts Ariffin Omar agreed, saying only After months of encouraging or severe cases are unvaccinated
For the record, there is no those with severe medical conditions everyone to sign up for vaccination, despite the availability of vaccines.
compulsion for every Malaysian to be Legal expert Dr Haidar should be exempted from the vaccine promising perks and a return to a
vaccinated. However, those in the Dziyauddin told Bernama that mandates. somewhat normal life, the Zainal, who is also president of the
civil service who refuse vaccination anti-vaxxers need to realise that they government introduced vaccine Malaysian Public Health Physicians
will face disciplinary action. are living in a society, which requires Health Minister Khairy mandates for its federal employees Association, said mandates were a
them to act responsibly towards the Jamaluddin said the vaccine when registrations stalled in early good way to defeat the
Some anti-vaxxers have argued community. mandates were authorised under the September. anti-vaccination propaganda, which
that this was a violation of their Occupational Safety and Health Act is drowning out facts on the safety
constitutional rights and their “They have the right to choose. 1994 and the Prevention and Control Those with severe medical and efficacy of vaccines.
freedom to make their own medical And if they have chosen not to be of Infectious Diseases Act 1988. conditions are exempted.
choice. vaccinated, they must understand “We are really tired of doing this
However, there are loopholes. Almost 17,000 civil servants have thing. Every day we see
In Part IV, Section 11(3) of the not registered for the vaccine as of (misinformation) and correct
Prevention and Control of Infectious Sept 30. people,” he said.

‘Govt will not open

MORAL borders arbitrarily’
SUPPORT ...
Teenagers KUALA LUMPUR: The government will not
accompanied by a arbitrarily open the country’s borders to foreign
parent or a guardian travellers as permission for entry will depend on
waiting for their turn the Covid-19 situation in their countries of origin.
to be vaccinated at
Axiata, Kuala Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob
Lumpur yesterday. A said the government only allowed those who were
total of five states fully vaccinated to enter the country, but borders
recorded the are still closed for tourists.
highest number of
recipients “If we were to open the country’s borders to
vaccinated in the foreign travellers, every development (related to
Adolescence Covid-19) in their countries of origin will be taken
Immunisation into consideration.
Programme aged 12
to 17, with Labuan “We will make decisions after seeking advice
occupying the top and recommendations from the health minister
spot at 77.6%. – based on risk assessments. We will not arbitrarily
ADIB RAWI open the borders,” he said during a question
YAHYA/THESUN session at the Dewan Negara sitting yesterday.

‘Tourist expenditure losses set to rise to RM165 billion’ The prime minister was replying to Senator
Datuk Razali Idris on whether the government had
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s estimated involved in businesses at destinations or Asean region. a backup crisis management plan if Covid-19 cases
losses in tourist expenditure are set to rise remote areas which rely on tourism activities. “This is because market insights predict spiked again due to spread of new variants if
further to RM165 billion this year from about borders were to reopen.
RM135 billion in 2020 due to the “Although there are locations that have that once borders are opened, the focus of
implementation of the movement control challenging health situations and borders that tourists will be on closer-to-home Ismail Sabri said six factors need to be
order. are still being closed, the region has started to destinations. considered before foreign travellers are granted
reopen with low level of tourism operational entry into Malaysia, namely the number of
Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk activity,” she said at the 2021 Asean “It is important to strengthen our Covid-19 cases recorded in their countries in the
Seri Nancy Shukri said businesses in the Leadership and Partnership Forum yesterday. cooperation among Asean countries to past 14 days, the incidence rate per million
tourism sector were effected in the past 12 facilitate international arrivals,” she said. population, the mortality rate per million
months, including loss of jobs. Nancy said before borders reopen, it is population, cumulative mortality rate, recovery
important to be prepared with a recovery plan The minister said Malaysia is preparing to index, and the cumulative total of cases in their
“Tourism is more than just leisure. It and to re-strategise for the tourism industry to open Langkawi for international tourist respective countries.
provides jobs and stable incomes to those gain a competitive edge, particularly in the arrivals following the success of the Langkawi
domestic travel bubble. – Bernama However, he said the permission for entry is
subject to the standard operating procedures and
other terms and conditions, including undergoing
mandatory quarantine at designated locations to
curb the spread of the coronavirus. – Bernama

200 PERLIS 1,032 KELANTAN C VID-19
503 KEDAH UPDATE
721 PENANG concTafiosrtemasl ed 2,331,727
As of noon yesterday
794 PERAK
0 LABUAN

TERENGGANU 699 Total
ac�ve cases
New 9,890
132,175 Cases

1,402 SELANGOR PAHANG 564 820 SABAH
250 K.LUMPUR SARAWAK 1,413
Total
59 PUTRAJAYA recoveries New
recoveries 92.69%
2,144,681
180 N.SEMBILAN

260 MALACCA JOHOR 993 Death
toll
PROGRESS STATISTICS FOR THE NATIONAL COVID-19 IMMUNISATION PROGRAMME 5,424Brought
26,981
As of October 6 Received rst dose Received second doses -in-Dead

24,200,366 20,915,720

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Using personal success to help others

o After gaining popularity in helping his wife sell Facebook could help to spread the
nasi lemak, trader happy to do his part in helping word about his business further.
underprivileged children
That came in useful when the
█ BY ELLY FAZANIZA the factory,” he told theSun. Malek preparing the nasi lemak sauce in his kitchen. – AMIRUL SYAFIQ THESUN Covid-19 pandemic hit Malaysia the
[email protected] Finally, he decided to quit his job, following year. Today, the couple
IT has taken 13 years, but for Abdul Malek quickly realised that being the weekends, catering to parties or make RM600 to RM700 a day. “The
Malek Omar, patience and a but getting a new job turned out to be an entrepreneur was far removed other such events,” he said. best part is that nothing is wasted,”
determination not to buckle under a challenge. from his corporate life. Malek said.
pressure have finally paid off. In 2019, they were picked to join a
“I was in my late 30s already and “I had my weekends off when I was social enterprise programme He added that while they struggled
Today, he is not only a successful without a university degree getting a working at the automotive plant. organised by a university. to adapt to the movement control
entrepreneur but is also a major new job was not easy,” Malek, now While I get a lot more flexibility being order, a group of people approached
benefactor for the underprivileged. aged 50, recalled. a businessman, I am also busy during He learned that being active on him with an offer to buy his nasi
social media platforms such as lemak for children suffering from
He serves nasi lemak to hundreds But rather than feel sorry for cancer.
of customers from Mondays to himself, Malek took his wife Hazilah
Fridays every week, but on Sundays Mamat’s advice and began helping “I was curious so I asked them
he feeds underprivileged children. her at her nasi lemak stall near a about what they were doing. When
university, and through word of they insisted on paying me for the
Just over a decade ago, Malek mouth, more students began to flock food, I refused to accept anything
began to crumble under the pressure to their stall. from them,” he said. Since then, he
of work. He was the head of has been cooking for the children
department at an automotive Malek said their soft shell crab nasi every Sunday.
assembly plant, leading a large team lemak was a favourite among
of workers. students. The couple worked five days “I’m happy to do it. Given the
a week, and managed to rake in about challenges that many of the
“I often worked late and I would be RM200 a day. underprivileged face today, I am
on call in case there were problems at happy that I am able to do my part.”
He recalled some students even
returned to their stall after graduation. His generosity has also brought
rewards. His business has expanded
and he now offers catering services for
clients at the Bursa Malaysia building
in Kuala Lumpur.

Zahid applies to get passport back for medical treatment in Germany

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Dr minister’s counsel Hamidi Mohd Noh treated by a doctor from Germany in and came up for case management Hamidi, when met after the
Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, who is facing informed High Court Judge Datuk 2013, 2014 (and) 2016. yesterday. proceedings, said Ahmad Zahid
47 charges of money-laundering, Collin Lawrence Sequerah that his applied for his passport to be released
criminal breach of trust and client was suffering from back and “We are making this application to Meanwhile, deputy public on Oct 26 and would be returned on
corruption, yesterday applied for the neck pain, and needed to get allow the accused treatment to the prosecutor Gan Peng Kun who did not Nov 21.
temporary return of his impounded treatment from a leading specialist in effect where it is effective and that is object to the application said: “The
passport to seek medical treatment in Munich. required. The pain intervention in prosecution received instructions not “We will make the same
Munich, Germany. Malaysia (is) not sufficient for Ahmad to object the application.” application (to obtain the passport) in
“My client has been suffering from Zahid,” he said. the Shah Alam High Court this
The former deputy prime back and neck pain. He was originally Justice Sequerah then fixed Monday,” he said. – Bernama
The application was filed on Oct 4 Monday for his decision on the matter.

NATIONAL DAY CELEBRATION,
OCTOBER 10, 2021

www.taiwantoday.tw Standing Strong

Taiwan celebrates Double Tenth National Day as an internationally
recognized beacon of freedom, democracy, human rights and rule
of law. This hard-won accomplishment—testament to the premium
placed by the people on values like openness, transparency and
respect—underscores a deep-seated commitment to building a
kinder, more resilient society in which all voices are heard.

At a time when the world is facing challenges such as COVID-19,
climate change and environmental degradation, Taiwan is living proof
that democracy works, and is the best way of turning back the tide of
authoritarianism while promoting peace, stability, sustainable
development and inclusive prosperity.

駐馬來西亞臺北經濟文化辦事處

Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Malaysia

BRIEFS6 theSUN ON FRIDAY | OCTOBER 8, 2021 COLOURFUL DEVOTEES ... Men carrying their children as they celebrate the Langoor Mela festival at the Durgiana Temple in the Indian city of
NEWS WITHOUT BORDERS Amritsar yesterday. – AFPPIX

‘French cops enforcing 20 killed as earthquake
misery on migrants’ rattles southern Pakistan

PARIS: French police are inflicting misery on o Hundreds of houses damaged, electricity disrupted roads leading to Harnai while remaining roads
migrants in the northern port of Calais, will be cleared in the next two to three hours,”
routinely tearing down their tents and ISLAMABAD: At least 20 people were killed Mir Zia said 100 people were injured. Mir Zia said, highlighting the strain rescue
forcing them to wander the streets as part of and more than 100 injured yesterday when an “It is safe to say that hundreds of mud teams were under.
a deterrence policy, Human Rights Watch earthquake struck southwestern Pakistan, houses were damaged.”
(HRW) said in a report yesterday. causing roofs and walls of mud brick homes to A woman and six children were among 20 The quake caused electricity to fail in the
collapse on families as they slept. dead, Suhail Anwar Hashmi, the top area, with health staff working until dawn
The report documents methods used by government official in Harnai district, told AFP, without lights in the district’s poorly equipped
authorities to prevent the emergence of A one-year-old boy was among the victims, putting the number of injured at around 200. government hospital.
another major migrant settlement in Calais, killed when a beam crashed on top of him in “The roof of my house collapsed, when I
five years after the demolition of the the darkness, as the 5.9 magnitude quake regained consciousness, I pulled out two of my Before daybreak, “we were operating
sprawling “Jungle” camp which housed up to jolted at least six cities and towns in sons, but the youngest one had already died,” without electricity with the help of torches and
10,000 people at its peak. Balochistan province. said Rafiullah, a farmer from a village in Harnai mobile flashlights”, Zahoor Tarin, a senior
district. official at Harnai hospital, told AFP.
Calais has for years been a rallying point The worst-affected area was the remote Army helicopters were helping to evacuate
for migrants from the Middle East, Asia and mountainous district of Harnai, where the injured from remote areas to Quetta, the “Most of the injured came with fractured
Africa trying to sneak across the English landslides blocked some roads, hampering nearest major city. limbs.
Channel to Britain. rescue efforts. Naseer Nasar, the head of Balochistan’s
Provincial Disaster Management Authority, “Dozens of people were sent back after first
Faced with growing public anti-migrant Authorities are also contending with phone warned the death toll could rise. aid.”
sentiment, President Emmanuel Macron’s and electricity outages after pylons were A second jolt rocked the area around two
government has waged a campaign to damaged. hours after the first quake. The most serious cases were being sent by
prevent new camps emerging. “Our rescue teams have cleared 50% of the ambulance to provincial capital Quetta.
“We are receiving information that 20
Police tactics include systematically people have been killed due to the Prime Minister Imran Khan said he had
tearing down migrants’ tents in the woods, earthquake,” said Balochistan’s Home Minister ordered “immediate assistance on an
on wasteland or under bridges, regularly Mir Zia ullah Langau. emergency basis” to the affected region.
confiscating their belongings and harassing
non-governmental organisations trying to The earthquake was felt in towns
provide them with aid, according to HRW. throughout Balochistan, which borders
Afghanistan and Iran, including Quetta, 170km
“The authorities carry out these abusive west of Harnai. – AFP
practices with the primary purposes of
forcing people to move elsewhere, without Germany puts ex-Nazi guard, 100, on trial
resolving their migration status or lack of
housing, or of deterring new arrivals,” it said BERLIN: A 100-year-old former concentration Antoine Grumbach, 79, whose father was A widower since 1986, he was visibly proud
in the report entitled Enforced Misery: The camp guard who became the oldest person to killed at the camp, said he wanted the accused when he replied that he will “celebrate (his)
Degrading Treatment of Migrant Children and be tried for Nazi-era crimes in Germany will to acknowledge “the possibility of guilt”. 101st birthday, on Nov 16”.
Adults in Northern France. not speak about his time at the site, his lawyer
said at the trial opening yesterday. Thomas Walther, a lawyer representing More than seven decades after World War
Non-governmental organisations several camp survivors and victims’ relatives, II, German prosecutors are racing to bring the
estimate the number of migrants currently Josef Schuetz is accused of “knowingly and said he hoped Schuetz would change his mind. last surviving Nazi perpetrators to justice, and
living around Calais at between 1,500 and willingly” assisting in the murder of 3,518 have in recent years increasingly focused
2,000, including numerous families. – AFP prisoners at the Sachsenhausen camp in “A man is not made of stone, not a machine. attention on lower-ranking staff.
Oranienburg, north of Berlin, between 1942 Maybe he will still say something.”
TANZANIAN NOVELIST WINS and 1945. The case comes a week after a 96-year-old
NOBEL LITERATURE PRIZE Despite his advanced age, a medical German woman, who was a secretary in a Nazi
Allegations include aiding and abetting the assessment in August found Schuetz fit to death camp, dramatically fled before the start
STOCKHOLM: Tanzanian novelist “execution by firing squad of Soviet prisoners stand trial, although his hearings are limited to of her trial, but was caught several hours later.
Abdulrazak Gurnah, 72, won the 2021 of war in 1942” and the murder of prisoners a couple of hours a day.
Nobel Prize in Literature “for his “using the poisonous gas Zyklon B”. She, too, has been charged with complicity
uncompromising and compassionate Schuetz arrived with a walking aid for the in murder.
penetration of the effects of colonialism However, Schuetz “will not speak, but will proceedings, held in a sports hall given the
and the fate of the refugee,” said the only provide information about his personal huge interest in the case. Her trial resumes on Oct 19.
award-giving body yesterday. Based in situation” at the trial, his lawyer Stefan Schuetz remains free during the trial.
Britain, Gurnah is the first African writer Waterkamp told the court. The bespectacled man answered the judge Even if convicted, he is highly unlikely to be
to win the award since the Zimbabwean with a clear voice when asked about his name, put behind bars given his age. – AFP
Doris Lessing in 2007, and only the age and home address.
second writer of colour from
sub-Saharan Africa, after Nigeria’s Wole
Soyinka, who won in 1986. His novels
include Paradise, which is set in colonial
East Africa during the World War I and
was shortlisted for the Booker Prize for
Fiction, and Desertion. – Reuters

NORTH KOREA
QUARANTINES COVID AID

SEOUL: Covid-19 aid supplies have
arrived in North Korea but are being
held in quarantine in its seaport of
Nampho, the World Health
Organisation (WHO) said yesterday, as
the isolated nation shows few signs of
easing strict border lockdowns. “WHO
started the shipment through Dalian
port, China for strategic stockpiling and
further dispatch,” the agency said. The
aid in quarantine in the North includes
emergency health kits, medicines
and medical supplies for essential
health services, said WHO
representative to North Korea Edwin
Salvador. “We are informed that these
items, along with others from other UN
agencies, remain under quarantine at
the seaport,” he said. – Reuters

TWO TEACHERS SHOT DEAD
IN INDIAN KASHMIR

NEW DELHI: Suspected anti-India
militants shot dead two teachers in
Indian-administered Kashmir yesterday,
police said, taking to seven the number
of people killed in the region in less
than a week. The gunmen barged into a
government-run school in the Eidgah
area of the main city of Srinagar, killing
the pair, including the principal, on the
spot. No students were present at the
time. The incident came two days after
militants from a relatively new rebel
group The Resistance Front killed three
civilians, including a prominent
pharmacist, in three separate street
shootings within 90 minutes. – AFP

TAIPEI: Taiwan will ensure regional 7theSUN ON FRIDAY | OCTOBER 8, 2021
peace and stability and seeks to work
with other like-minded democracies, * NEWS WITHOUT BORDERS
President Tsai Ing-wen told senior
French and Australian dignitaries Taiwan seeks support
yesterday, days after a dramatic spike after Chinese incursions
in tensions with China.
o Presidentmeets military tensions with China in officials. public comments at her meetings
The trips by four French senators senior French and remarks carried live on the Richard, head of the French with the senators or Abbott.
and former Australian prime minister Australian dignitaries presidential office’s Facebook page.
Tony Abbott come after four straight Senate’s Taiwan Friendship Group, Neither France nor Australia have
days, beginning last Friday, of international community to ensure Tsai gave a similar message in later was defence minister from 1997 to formal diplomatic ties with Taiwan,
massed Chinese air force incursions peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific remarks to Abbott, who told her he 2002 under President Jacques Chirac. like most countries.
into Taiwan’s air defence zone, moves region. was in Taiwan to help end its
met with concern by Washington and international isolation, praising its Tsai said Taiwan was “very Separately, Taiwan’s Foreign
its allies. “We also hope to make more democracy and handling of the moved” Richard decided to come, Ministry said it would pay close
contributions to the world along with Covid-19 pandemic. despite what she described as attention to a planned summit
Taiwan has sought support from France,” she said. “pressure” – a reference to China. between American President Joe
other democracies, especially the “Of course not everyone and not Biden and Chinese President Xi
United States and it allies, amid the Richard discussed the “essential everywhere is pleased at Taiwan’s In March, the Chinese embassy in Jinping, the United States being
growing military and political contribution of Taiwan in the progress, and I do note that Taiwan is Paris warned against lawmakers Taiwan’s most important backer.
pressure from China, which claims important field of human progress” challenged on an almost daily basis meeting Taiwanese officials,
Taiwan as its own territory. but did not mention the rising by its giant neighbour,” Abbott said. prompting a rebuff from the French “We will continue to coordinate
Foreign Ministry, which said France’s closely with the United States in
Speaking at the presidential office The French senators arrived in senators are free to meet whomever Taipei and Washington to ensure that
to the French senators, lead by Taiwan on Wednesday, despite the they wish when they travel. US policy toward Taiwan remains
former defence minister Alain strong objections of China which is unchanged,” said ministry
Richard, Tsai thanked France for its always angered by visits of foreign Tsai did not directly mention the spokesman Joanne Ou. – Reuters
concern about the situation in the recent Chinese air force activities in
Taiwan Strait and support for its
international participation.

“We will continue to fulfil our
responsibilities as members of the

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Robredo, 56, who was elected presidential runs official,
separately from Duterte and was including the son and namesake
not his running mate, said her of late dictator Ferdinand
decision was a difficult one but Marcos, ex-boxing champion
she wanted to be of greater Manny Pacquiao and Manila
service to a country facing Mayor Francisco Domagoso.
unprecedented health and
economic shocks. Robredo, a congressman
“If we truly want to liberate before becoming vice-president,
ourselves from this situation, we has been a thorn in Duterte’s
should change not just the side, questioning his war on
surnames of those in power; the drugs, his embrace of China and
corruption, the incompetence, the handling of Covid-19.
the lack of compassion must be
replaced by competence and Duterte can not run for
president in the election in May
next year due to rules on term
limits. – Reuters

Squid Game card triggers call deluge

SEOUL: Global streaming giant makers usually use fake numbers
Netflix has edited a phone in such circumstances, adding
number that appears in its global 010 – the standard prefix for
hit series Squid Game after South South Korean mobiles – to the
Koreans who use it or similar eight digits on the card generated
combinations were deluged with a real phone number.
calls – some asking to join the It belongs to a South Korean
show’s life-or-death games. who told Money Today
newspaper he had received
The nine-episode South “nonstop” calls and text messages.
Korean-made drama sees Other South Koreans with
hundreds of cash-strapped similar numbers also
people compete in a series of complained of prank calls.
games to win the final reward of Some callers said in the dead
45.6 billion won (RM149 million), of night that they “wanted to join
with the losers killed. Squid Game” before hanging up.
In a statement on Wednesday,
To take part, they have to call a Netflix said it would edit out the
number on a business card phone number. – AFP
printed with symbols.

But while film- and television

8 theSUN ON FRIDAY | OCTOBER 8, 2021
SPEAK UP

Bike lanes to promote safety a no-brainer
THIS column is already 10 years
old, and readers can vouch that 37,683 deaths from overall road crashes, “What is Such lanes should be built along impact on the financial and emotional
one of my pet issues regularly or averaging over 6,000, annually. Out of urgently busy traffic arteries such as federal state of the family.
written about here is that of the this, some 24,241 deaths, or around 70%, needed is a roads. There are at least 101 stretches of
high death tolls among motorcyclists. It involved motorcyclists and pillion riders. holistic federal roads that Suret said should have “They need diapers, medication and
is one subject matter I shall never tire approach in motorcycles-only lanes. Such lanes special diet, all of which can cost up to
writing about even though I can On average, over 4,000 motorcycle tackling the can potentially save up to 1,000 lives RM2,000 a month. Parents who have to
understand if there are readers who may users died yearly during this period, but issue of high each year. attend to them also end up making a lot
think that I have dwelt too much on it. the movement control order (MCO), death tolls of personal sacrifices,” added Suret.
with its prolonged periods of lockdowns, among I have consistently been advocating
For as long as practically nothing became a blessing in disguise in that the motorcyclists in for motorcyclists to be allowed to only The Social Security Organisation
much has been planned and most death statistics somewhat came down to road crashes, ride on the existing left lanes instead of (Socso) is yet another body on the
importantly implemented to make below this average in 2019 and 2020 with most of weaving in and out, competing for little receiving end of Malaysia’s “motorcycle
motorcycling much safer, with the when the Covid-19 pandemic saw lower them coming space with cars and other heavy tragedy”. It is paying out hundreds of
objective of curbing the horrendously road traffic. But with the pandemic from the B40 vehicles. And I have also suggested millions annually in compensation to
high death tolls among our two- seemingly easing up and traffic back to group. that while waiting for the tremendous families of employees killed or injured
wheelers, I shall continue to keep the normalcy, the fatalities can be expected feet-dragging and inaction in turning while commuting to and from their
issue alive. Call it a jihad or crusade, or to rise again. such lanes into reality, riders can use the workplaces – big money that could be
whatever. All in the name of saving the emergency lanes along the highways in saved if effective measures like
lives of mostly young fellow Malaysians, Another factor that is really of single-file riding (again to save lives) motorcycle lanes and promotion of safer
in what I call the most preventable cause concern is the growing popularity of the because these lanes are unused most of riding are in place to prevent such
of deaths among other causes of citizens food delivery service like Grab and Food the time. deaths and injuries.
losing their lives. Panda where the rush by riders to reach
their destinations has led to more As we can see, the number of Socso chief executive Datuk Seri Dr
When Prime Minister Datuk Seri crashes. This gig economy is a new motorcyclists using the much safer left Mohammed Azman Aziz Mohammed
Ismail Sabri Yaakob began unveiling phenomenon that was not there lanes is so low while the motorcycling said total payout for commuting crashes
details of the 12th Malaysia Plan that previously but is now sprouting like culture is very much of speeding, involving all road users amounted to
cost an estimated RM400 billion to mushrooms all over the place. without much regard for personal RM729.1 million in 2019. In 2020,
implement in Parliament last week, I safety. It is when they ride in the fast apparently due to reduced road traffic
was looking forward to some budget to By any standard anywhere in the lanes that most of them get killed or during the lockdowns, the amount came
be allocated to build motorcycles-only world, these are still horrifying figures sustain serious injuries, many for years down to RM595.7 million in that year.
lanes. But once again, as in the previous that should prick the conscience of and even lifelong. Out of this, total payout for commuting
five-year national plans, no such special everyone, especially the powers that be, crashes involving motorcyclists
budget was set aside, which just goes to to once and for all bring an end of the The social and financial implications amounted to RM561.4 million in 2019
show how low a priority is given by all “business as usual approach” in saving of such high death tolls are actually and RM458.7 million in 2020. These are
stakeholders on such a critical issue. these precious lives. difficult for one to imagine unless they indeed scary statistics, and can be
are close family members. These are described as a financial pandemic.
Such exclusive lanes for motorcycles What is urgently needed is a holistic particularly painful for wives and
are actually a no-brainer, and research approach in tackling the issue head-on children who lose husbands and fathers I take the liberty here to appeal to the
after research has been done by entities (pardon the pun). Needless to say, in daily crashes. prime minister in the spirit of his noble
like the Malaysian Institute of Road motorcyclists who are mostly from the Keluarga Malaysia advocacy to roll out
Safety Research (Miros), Universiti Putra B40 group are the most vulnerable of all Not to mention seeing their loved these motorcycle lanes without much
Malaysia and other universities. road users to fatal crashes. While drivers ones and bread-winners as well delay, to boost safety and sanity on
and passengers in a car or other heavy suffering from prolonged injuries. Even our roads.
We actually do not need further vehicles are protected by the structure of if they survive, as Suret mentioned, the
research on the matter, but like most the vehicles, motorcyclists are exposed incidental costs are staggering, Only Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri can
other issues, what is lacking or missing is to a direct hit in a crash. especially for those from low-income make a positive difference moving
the political will to implement this vital families, who make up the majority of forward. We do not have to wait for the
infrastructure. “Serious bodily injuries can be motorcyclists. mid-term review of the 12MP to
sustained even at speeds as low as implement this.
Initially for this column, I felt 30kph. The best way to protect them is to Records show that four out of 10
reluctant to cite statistics of such gory have a dedicated space, the same way disabled persons in the country are Officials from relevant ministries like
road deaths, but in order to drive home zebra crossings and walkways are victims of road crashes, especially Transport and Works need only to go on
once again the point, what choice do I provided for pedestrians, and dedicated motorcyclists. study visits to some cities in China to see
have? For the six-year period from bicycle lanes for cyclists,” Miros how seamless and low-cost such lanes
2015-2020, Malaysia recorded a total of chairman Datuk Suret Singh told theSun “Many teenagers and young adults can be built.
earlier this week. are bedridden or have remained in
coma for years. This has a negative Comments: [email protected]

COMMENT by Capt Mohd Kamil Abu Bakar

Pilots in command for safety of aircraft

ONE evening, a close friend forwarded me a the aircraft. That should be the stand. improper meals and lack of rest, the long haul a joint report to be submitted to the director
short video on helicopter operations. It was There was one such situation that got to him. He and the other crew members of personnel. Our verdict … NOT GUILTY.
accompanied by a note, in which he opined were extremely tired, and hence, they did not The captain was reinstated to flying duties.
that the safety record of Malaysia’s privately- happened in our national airline, Malaysia want to jeopardise the safety of the aircraft
owned helicopters is quite bad, with many Airlines, many years ago that was put to the and passengers by continuing the flight. The One day and a month later, he saw me
lives lost, including several VVIPs. test. It is intriguing that l believe it must be company refused to accept his explanation having lunch at the cafeteria. He came to me
shared for the public to know, and for those and served him with a notice for disciplinary and said, “Kamil, thank you. You are very
I have to agree with him – mentioning involved in the aviation industry, especially inquiry (DI). brave.” And he left.
among those VVIPs killed in helicopter pilots and management, to learn.
crashes were Tan Sri Yahya Ahmad and Tan The DI was held, and that was when l was I was just doing my job, and l believed l
Sri Jamaluddin Jarjis. At the onset, I was not involved in the brought in as a Flight Operations made the right decision. If he was found
incident but later, unwittingly got dragged representative on the panel. I was then fleet guilty, he would have been sacked. That was
Yahya Ahmad, the then chairman of DRB into it. The captain, after operating a short leg manager for Airbus A300. Upon my what those in Flight Operations wanted. But
Hicom, dubbed as the Malaysia Car Czar, was from London’s Heathrow to Frankfurt refused appointment, the chief pilot called me to his the captain would not have stopped there, he
killed together with his wife and all on board, to continue with the next leg to Dubai, citing office and told me something shocking. He would have pursued the matter in the
when his helicopter on a night flight crashed fatigue. He stood down with the crew, to rest. said: “Kamil, you are on the panel now. You Industrial Court for constructive dismissal.
in Kuala Lipis on March 2, 1997. The passengers were taken to hotels before know what to do. We must get him!”
the flight continued 10 hours later. Another scenario, had he felt pressured to
Jamaluddin Jarjis, a former minister of To me that directive was uncalled for, so I continue with the flight under such
science, technology and innovation, later The company reckoned that there were no told him directly: “It is not proper for you to circumstances, and if a mishap would have
appointed as Malaysian ambassador to the justifiable reasons for him to do so. Because of give me such instructions. I know and have occurred, the company would have had a lot
United States, was killed along with five the delay, disruption to the flight and the heard nothing about the incident. Let me first to answer for, and lose. The investigators
others when the helicopter they were in tremendous cost to the airline incurred by the hear what happened and decide accordingly. would have looked into all factors leading to
crashed in Semenyih on April 4, 2015. layover, he was suspended from flying duties If you do not have faith in me, please get the incident.
and subsequently subjected to in-house somebody else to be on the panel.”
A question was posed whether the pilots of disciplinary inquiry, which if found guilty, he Pilots are supposed to know their
these privately-owned helicopters were could be sacked. The next day, the DI was convened with responsibilities. Regardless of flying for an
under pressure by the owners to fly, and they the company’s spokesman presenting the airline, private aircraft/helicopter (or even
had to because they were under their payroll. After 10 hours of rest, the bare minimum, case. The captain elected to testify, and he the military), the law says that the captain is
the flight proceeded to Dubai and landed stood his ground for not continuing the flight responsible for and is the final authority as
Rightfully they should not fly if they know, uneventfully in warmer and good weather and would not compromise safety. regards to the operations of an aircraft.
for whatever reason such as technical conditions. After a few days in Dubai, they
serviceability of the craft, weather, fatigue; operated the next flight back to Kuala Lumpur. Also taking the stand were the first officer Naturally, he must be loyal to the
safety would be compromised. But then at A day later, the captain received a letter from and flight engineer. Both agreed with the organisation or the owner of the private
times under such circumstances, it is not easy the director of Flight Operations to say that he captain and endorsed his action to step down aircraft/helicopter, and is expected to make
to stand up, unless one is of strong character. was grounded, pending investigations on why in Frankfurt. They too, mentioned that they the appropriate decision in the interest of the
he stepped down in Frankfurt. were equally fatigued to go on. company or the owner. Nevertheless, he is
This friend of mine related a story told by not expected to make decisions whereupon
Capt Nasir Ma when he was serving in the Air He explained that the weather in The decision was unanimous. It was found safety would be compromised.
Force, based in Kuching. There were times he Frankfurt, London and back to Frankfurt was that under the circumstances, after what the
was scheduled to fly VVIPs but refused to do bad, and it required tremendous crew went through, it was justifiable for the Capt Mohd Kamil Abu Bakar is a former
so when flying conditions were unfavourable. concentration because it was hazardous in captain to discontinue the flight at Frankfurt. director of Flight Operations of Malaysia
The VVIPs were told that the decision to fly nature. And because of the time change, Airlines. Comments: [email protected]
was his alone, as he was the commander of The chairman of the panel agreed to write

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█ BY THE BUZZ TEAM o Elijah Wood reveals how Lord of the Rings “An incredible risk. Miramax
orc was modeled after Harvey Weinstein thought there was no chance in hell.”
ACTOR Elijah Wood revealed
a juicy story during his Wood (right) said Peter Jackson made the decision to model an orc on Weinstein Wood also dropped an anecdote
recent appearance on the (above) after having difficulties with him on the way to making the Lord of the at that point in the conversation and
Armchair Expert podcast Rings films. – THE TIMES revealed that Jackson did take a shot
with Dax Shepard. at Weinstein.
said and had the story confirmed were baulking at the notion of doing met with Bob Shaye at New Line
According to The Hollywood with Wood. more than one film. Cinema and an unlikely deal was Actors Dominic Monaghan and
Reporter, Wood, who played Frodo struck. Bill Boyd, who played hobbits Merry
Baggins in the The Lord of the Rings “The window of time was insane,” “The popular opinion was, ‘No, and Pippin, have a podcast called The
film franchise, shared that the iconic Wood added. “They shopped it you have to see how [the initial “I think the lore is that they were Friendship Onion.
trilogy almost didn’t get made. around town. Peter made a pitch movie] does and then invest the rest coming with two and it was Bob
video that’s pretty impressive, taken of your money.’” Shaye who said, ‘We have to do three,’ Both talked to Sean Astin, who
This was because disgraced to a variety of places. Most people which is insane,” said Wood. played Samwise Gamgee, about his
producer Harvey Weinstein and his Fortunately, Jackson eventually first memory on set in New Zealand.
Miramax production company
saddled filmmaker Peter Jackson with “He had seen these orc masks.
several impossible conditions before And one of the orc masks – and I
greenlighting the movies. remember this vividly – was designed
to look like Harvey Weinstein as a sort
Miramax acquired the rights to of a f*** you,” said Wood.
J.R.R. Tolkien’s books in the mid-
1990s and put in a few million dollars “I think that is okay to talk about
into development. When it became now, the guy is f******g incarcerated.
clear to producer-director Peter F*** him.”
Jackson and partner Fran Walsh that
all three films weren’t going to be Weinstein was a huge Hollywood
made the way they envisioned it, they mogul before he was sentenced to 23
asked Weinstein for permission to years in prison after a rape conviction
shop the films to other studios. in late February.

“And Miramax said: ‘We will only He was found guilty on two
give it back to you in turnaround, but counts: one for raping former
two things have to happen.’ One, you aspiring actress Jessica Mann in 2006,
have to go get it set up this weekend. and another for forcing a sexual act
And two, whoever agrees has to agree on former production assistant
to make all three at once,” Shepard Miriam ‘Mimi’ Haleyi in 2013.

Weinstein is appealing the
sentence, but is also facing additional
sex crime charges.

Jung Ho Yeon was nervous about acting
AFTER watching Jung Ho Yeon’s see her in person so she quickly Thanks to that one line from the
memorable portrayal as Kang Sae caught a flight back to South Korea. director, she gradually managed to Watch aespa go to battle in
Byeok or Player 067 in the hit Netflix overcome her fear and nervousness. Savage MV
series Squid Game, it’s hard to believe When she was told she got the role She said it was still a challenge to act
that the model-turned-actress was after the in-person audition, she said well but she put a lot of work into her
once insecure about her acting. felt a huge pressure being lifted. Since character and spoke to her seniors on
she was still so nervous, she had to set to learn more from them.
Jung revealed that she was in New stop drinking coffee because it made
York to model for Fashion Week when her heart pound too fast. “I focused on studying Sae Byeok’s
she was asked to send an audition inner thoughts. She’s an interesting
video “as soon as possible”. She had During the shoot, her anxiety did person in that she lives for the sake of
never filmed an audition tape before, not subside, so she had a talk with the others, rather than herself. But I think
so she poured all of her energy into director over a meal. She wanted to my research was lacking in terms of
the script for about three days. know why the director chose her for methods of expression. I was also
the role. slow at absorbing the director’s
According to Soompi, Jung directions,” she said.
actually forgot about her audition “I picked you because you’re
tape until they told her they wanted to already perfect as Sae Byeok,” the “Then, I experienced actions
director told her. coming out of me even when I wasn’t
thinking about it, which made me
feel like I had grown closer to Sae KPOP girl group aespa just world.
Byeok, and that was cool. I figured dropped their first-ever mini However, the villain Black
that’s what it felt like to live as a album Savage. The album
character. Because I’m lacking, what I contains six tracks in total in Mamba is disturbing the
focused on most was being sincere.” various genres: Savage, Aenergy, connection which leads the girls
I’ll Make You Cry, Yeppi Yeppi, on a mission to restore order.
Supporting her all the way were Iconic and Lucid Dream.
her boyfriend Lee Dong Hwi, and her The Savage MV has been
best friend Jennie of the Kpop group The title track Savage is a trap praised by netizens and fans alike
BLACKPINK. genre song with an aggressive for it’s high production level and
drum beat and bass line has stunning visuals.
Jennie even sent a coffee truck to already racked up over 31 million
the Squid Game set, and even views on YouTube in the first 24 Scan the QR
dropped by to cheer Jung on. hours after its release. Code to watch
the Savage MV
Jung’s hard work and diligence has Savage tells the story of how
definitely paid off, as she is the show’s aespa and their avatars “ae”
clear breakout star. Her follower receive the help of
count on Instagram has increased “naevis” and head out to
thirtyfold since the debut of Squid KWANGYA (a lawless
Game, growing from over 400,000 to a virtual realm) to fight
whopping 12.6 million over a space of the villainous Black
two weeks! Mamba.

Sex and the City spin-off to hit screens in December For those who are
new to the aespa
THE Sex and the City spin-off However, Kim Cattrall, who universe, here’s what
titled And Just Like That is set to played the popular character you need to know.
hit the screens again in Samantha, won’t be joining the
December on HBO Max. reunion. The girl group aespa
consists of four
The original series followed No official reason was given members: Karina,
the lives of four women in New as to why Cattrall won’t make an Winter, Giselle, and
York negotiating work and appearance, but it has been a NingNing and each of
relationships in the late 90s and known fact that Cattrall has a the girls has a virtual
early 2000s. contentious relationship with avatar called ‘ae’
the show in the past, in (pronounced as ‘eye’)
The spin-off will see the particular with her former co- that exists in another
friends reuniting and navigating star Parker. dimension known as
the reality of life and friendship the FLAT.
in their 50s. The iconic series won several
awards including seven Emmys. An AI called Naevis
Sarah Jessica Parker, who The series went on to inspire opens a ‘Port of Soul’ to
plays the titular character Carrie, two films and TV series prequel allow aespa and their
promised the return of “some starring Anna Sophia Robb. aes to SYNK or hang out
beloved friends.” together in the real

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█ BY ADELINE LEONG o Singer-songwriter Troye Sivan updates us on all the brand new changes in his life,
and why he is happy with his new musical direction
SINCE his debut, Troye Sivan
has proven to be a highly-anticipated music video, Sivan’s latest
multifaceted artiste. The saying that it would be just like the track Angel
Australian singer-songwriter song which is “a complete fantasy”. Baby is a 90s
quickly amassed a following – now synth-inspired
having more than 7.44 million of “It’s really a celebration of queer love ballad, and
subscribers on Youtube – and love in a really beautiful way,” he the visualiser
winning numerous music awards. added. He was also coy when asked for the track
who will play his partner in the video. features the
He was also sought out to model singer wearing
for the Pasha de Cartier luxury watch “I don’t want to spoil anything feathered angel
collection and recently walked but it’s not necessarily a man. It wings. – IMAGE
Rihanna’s Savage x Fenty show. might be many… people,” he teased. BY LUKE
GILFORD
His latest project is his brand new While the music video has yet to
single, an intimate ballad titled be completed, fans can enjoy a taste
Angel Baby. The dreamy track is full of it through a visualiser on Sivan’s
of yearning and romance, and will YouTube channel.
remind listeners of 90s synth glory.
The Fader described the hook of the After months of being away on
song as “pure George Michael,” stage due to the pandemic,
another testament to Sivan’s talent Sivan shared that he
as a music artiste. almost cried when he
got to perform
In a recent teleconference again because he
interview, Sivan said: “Angel Baby is missed it all so
my crack at an adoring, doting, love much.
struck, mega pop, gay power ballad.
I thought we needed a few more of
those.”

He also shared
some titbits
about the
t r a c k ’s

“There was a moment when I was my voice. I felt that when I was when I was 12, and I’m 21 now. Wait,
speaking and I got singing and it I’m not 21, I’m 26 [laughs]!”
choked up and felt really
have to take a Scan QR Code exciting. I think He continued: “So it has been a
second. It’s weird for the Angel that’s just about really, really long time and some
because I dreamt Baby visualiser a lot more people have been there the whole
about this my confidence in time ... and I’m just so, so
whole life and then the process,” he appreciative that they’ve stuck
it all sort of came mused. around as long as they have.”
through,” said Sivan. “It was different [compared to
“And then it was snatched away previous works] because I was in In terms of his own growth, he’s
and it almost made me think that the Australia. We started the song from able to manage his time better. “I
whole thing was just a dream or afar and then I came back to LA late feel like I have sort of figured out
fantasy that I’ve had so when I was last year for a short period of time,” how I want to split my time between
doing it again, I remember that ‘no, he said. Australia and America a lot better so
it was actually happening.’ It was “And we went back to the studio I’m a lot less homesick,” he said.
such a nice moment to be able to and that was when I wrote the
look at people and actually smile verses. I didn’t want to touch the “I don’t miss my family as much
and sing back the words. I missed it chorus because the chorus was because I know I’m going to see
so much,” he added. perfect before. We also wrote the them again soon. So I think I’ve
For Sivan, making Angel Baby bridge that day.” kinda struck a bit of work-life
was taking a different step in his When asked whether he has balance and it’s making me really
artistic process. hobbies that influenced his creative happy.”
“I just feel more confident and I process, Sivan shared that it was
think you can hear that in the music. definitely nice to have another Sivan shared that he can’t wait to
I feel more confident creative outlet. meet his fans in Southeast Asia. “I
vocally,” Sivan said. “Yeah, I really love interior miss you a lot and I can’t wait to
“Angel Baby design. That’s a huge part of come and hang out and to be
for me, it my life now. It’s kinda nice
was a new and fun to have another somewhere warm.
side to creative outlet and another “Hopefully, I’ll
way you can explore, come when
express and create. I really it’s like a
went for it during the really nice
pandemic,” he explained. weather
“What’s crazy is I’ve and we
seen my demographic can all
changing over time and it’s hang out
and we
can play a
show,” he
said.

so cool because I started
making Youtube videos

Dawn of a new age ...
Sivan feels his latest
record is a sign that he
has reached a new
stage in his music
journey. – TROYE
SIVAN INSTAGRAM

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o Enjoy the triumphant return of the survival game genre

N█ BY ADELINE LEONG
ETFLIX’S Squid Game series has
made it an instant hit with fans all over
the world. In the show, a number of
people who are desperate for money
are lured into a competition where they have to
battle to the death while playing children’s
games. It’s a violent and good binge watch, but it
only lasted nine episodes. If you love shows like
this, check out these flicks that are similar to
Squid Game.

Alice in Borderland
If Squid Game seems to be a
little mild for you, Alice in
Borderland is a must-watch.
The series is fast-paced and
the stakes are higher. While
hiding from police near
Shibuya Crossing, three Scan for Alice
friends are suddenly in Borderland
transported to an alternate
trailer

and dystopian Tokyo. They
find they have no choice but to participate in
deadly games to load their individual ‘visas,’ or
face execution.
night quickly turns chaotic
Battle Royale when the stranger disappears
Battle Royale is considered the after a fight broke out at home.
OG survival movie, and it’s The family soon realise they
based on a manga of the same have to survive the night when
name by Koushun Takami. a murderous gang is at their
The Japanese flick has gained front door.
cult status among fans to this Scan QR Code Escape Room
Scan QR Code day. In the near-future, the to watch The Six people who are able to
for Battle Japanese government kidnaps Purge trailer solve a puzzle cube are invited
and sends groups of teenagers
Royale trailer

to a remote island. The teens to join an escape room game to Saw
are forced to murder each other in a twisted win a huge cash prize. The Two men wake up in a room
competition until a victor emerges. Those who participants soon discover after having been knocked
refuse will be killed by the explosive collars they that they might not get to live unconscious, with chains on
are forced to wear. through the game. Each room their legs trapping them there.
can lead to any of their deaths They soon discover that they
The Hunger Games trilogy and their fates are in the are victims of the Jigsaw
To punish the other districts hands of the Gamemaster. Scan the QR Killer—a serial killer testing
for rebelling against the As the Gods Will Scan QR Code Code to watch his victims’ will to survive
Capitol, one boy and one girl As the Gods Will has drawn for Escape through ‘games’ involving
Room trailer Saw trailer

from each district in Panem comparisons to Squid Game murderous contraptions. This
are chosen via lottery to 2004 movie spawned a hit film franchise that
compete in a series of deadly because the unfortunate participants have to features victims placed in near impossible
games called the Hunger Scan QR Code play deadly children’s games too. However, this scenarios and forced to make difficult decisions
Games each year. Each game for Hunger film is said to be way bloodier than Squid Game. in order to live.
gets aired across Panem. The A group of high school students across Japan are receive monetary rewards.
participants are called tributes Games trailer forced to undergo trials set by When a young woman named Jigsaw
Years after the death of John
and only one victor can emerge from the annual ‘gods’ who are animated Vee (played by Emma Kramer aka the Jigsaw Killer,
games. When Katniss Everdeen takes her sister’s versions of Japanese dolls. If Roberts) gets teased for her five strangers wake up inside a
place at the games, she becomes an unexpected the dolls aren’t appeased, unadventurous nature, she barn with buckets on their
symbol of hope for Panem’s citizens. they will not hesitate to kill. joins the game to prove all her heads and chains around their
naysayers wrong. Along the neck. A tape recording from
The Purge anthology Nerve Scan QR Code way, the game pairs her up John Kramer explains that
Imagine having one day in a year where you’re In the film, an online reality to watch with a guy named Ian (played they have been chosen
able to kill anyone or carry out your sickest Scan QR Code game called Nerve lets people by Dave Franco). While the because they have all sinned Scan the QR
fantasies without impunity. In The Purge, a for As the Gods enlist as Players or Watchers Nerve trailer and must sacrifice some Code for
wealthy family made the mistake of welcoming in a game of Truth or Dare. blood in a series of tests.
a stranger into their highly fortified home. The Will trailer game starts out fun and Jigsaw trailer
exhilarating, it soon leads into riskier dares and
The winner of the day will descends into chaos.

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Kaiji 3%
Based on a manga of the same This dystopian Brazilian show
name, Kaiji centres on a is set in a near-future Sao
gambler and petty thief Paulo where 20-year-old
named Kaiji Ito. Kaiji is residents from the
approached by a mysterious impoverished Inland compete
man who tells him he can win to enter a utopian offshore
Scan the QR a large sum of money just by Scan the QR society. To do that, they have
Code for Kaiji playing games aboard a ship. Code to watch to compete in a series of tests
Each game has its own unique called The Process and only
trailer 3% trailer

rules and the outcomes can 3% of participants make it
range from mild to deadly. through. Failure to do so means death so
participants use any trick in the book just to
Animal World make it through.
Animal World is a loose Chinese adaptation of
Kaiji. Zheng Kaisi is in deep debt and is invited The Belko Experiment
onto a ship called Destiny. An ordinary office day quickly
Passengers on the ship engage turned violent when 80
in a game of rock paper employees of The Belko
scissors for money. Each Experiment realise they are
player is given cards that pawns in a deadly game. They
correspond to rock, paper or are trapped in the office and
scissors, and three stars which are instructed to kill two of Scan for Belko
can be lost or gained through their co-workers within 30 Experiment
matches. To win and get off Scan QR Code minutes. If they refuse to kill trailer
the ship, players need to finish for Animal their colleagues, everyone else
all their cards and have at least World trailer will die. Factions start to form and betrayals are
three stars. rampant.

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ANGKA-TAN Motor Sdn Bhd (ATM) NpJMiCecVwikgu-scPuroopntseengdmeernint
is set to expand its portfolio of
vehicles following the appointment
of ATM by Jiangling Motors Co Ltd
(JMC) as the official distributor of the JMC
Vigus Pro 4x4 pick-up truck in Malaysia.
The collaboration between ATM and JMC
was sealed after both parties signed the
Vehicle Technology Licensing agreement on
July 1 last year, whereby JMC has granted
ATM the sole right to manufacture, assemble Tan Chong
and sell the Vigus Pro 4x4 pick-up truck and aftersales tops
its related parts and components in Malaysia. Nissan award
ATM also plans to offer the Vigus Pro 4x4
across 13 sales and service outlets NISSAN Malaysia’s aftersales division, Tan
nationwide. channel and a service network offering Chong Ekspres Auto Servis (TCEAS)*, recently
“We are pleased to announce that dedicated mobile service and 24/7 Res-Q emerged as the grand prize winner in the
after more than 12 months of hard response. Backed by the Global Nissan Aftersales Award 2020 (GNAA),
work, Angka-Tan Motor, in resources of Tan making it three wins since 2017 as the best-
collaboration with Chong Group and achieving Nissan dealer for aftersales services
Jiangling Motors Co Ltd, local production within the Asia-Pacific region.
is ready to introduce capabilities, ATM
an exciting is poised for The GNAA is one of the most prestigious
contender in the growth and honours by Nissan Motor Co Ltd, aimed to
popular pick-up expansion with motivate and improve aftersales operational
segment,” said the new excellence; and enhance customer service
Warisan TC collaboration experience across the globe.
Holdings Bhd CEO, with JMC.
Tan Keng Meng. JMC is a The award is granted to the best-performing
“The stylish and subsidiary of the Nissan dealer, according to a set of standards
technologically- Jiangling Group – an automobile covering the aspect of parts and service
advanced JMC research and development, performance, customer service and satisfaction;
Vigus Pro 4x4 pick-up manufacturing and and quality of business management.
truck has proven its mettle in sales company
the Chinese market and we can’t wait to based in Nanchang, Edaran Tan Motor Sdn Bhd (ETCM)* sales and
share this new product with pick-up fans the capital city of marketing director Christopher Tan said: “The
across Malaysia. Jiangxi Province in award sets a new milestone for the company.
“As a leading manufacturer and exporter 0 China. JMC is the sixth largest The teams, especially aftersales, have
of light commercial vehicles in China, we are Eight-speed ZF automatic commercial vehicle brand in China and its consistently challenged and go beyond their
thrilled to offer Malaysian with manual shift mode vehicle line-up includes light passenger best efforts to provide excellent services to our
consumers a versatile yet attractive vehicles, light lorries, pick-up trucks, SUVs customers. I thank the teams for their
pick-up truck engineered with the 0 BorgWarner four-wheel-drive and “new energy” vehicles. continuous support and hard work.”
latest technologies.” system with 2H, 4H and 4L modes In 2020, JMC’s annual sales volume *TCEAS and ETCM are among the subsidiaries of
JMC president Xiong Chunying 0 Rear differential lock by Eaton reached 331,100 units in China. In the first Tan Chong Motor Holdings Bhd. Back in 1957,
said: “JMC has been standing as the 0 Class-leading fuel economy at 7.8 half of 2021, it leads the light passenger “Tan Chong & Sons Motor Company Sdn Bhd”(as
second best-selling brand in the litres per 100km vehicle segment and is the second best- displayed on the award in the accompanying
pick-up segment in China for many 0 Rear-view camera. selling brand in the pick-up segment in photo) was appointed the franchise holder of
consecutive years. We would like to ATM? JMC? China. Nissan/Datsun vehicles in Malaysia.
congratulate Angka-Tan Motor’s ATM is a subsidiary of Warisan TC JMC is also a major exporter of light Centres continue operating, warranties active
appointment as the official distributor of the Holdings – a publicly-listed entity on commercial vehicles and have won All Nissan service centres are operating as usual in
JMC Vigus Pro 4x4 and to also express our Bursa Malaysia – and has been the numerous industry the Phase 1 and 2 of National Recovery Plan (NRP)
appreciation to Warisan TC for their support authorised distributor of Foton trucks and awards for its design period, except for those within the Enhanced
in making this a reality.” prime movers in Malaysia since 2011. and innovative Movement Control Order (EMCO) affected areas.
Prices and detailed specifications of the The company has a technology.
JMC Vigus Pro 4x4 are expected be revealed nationwide sales Services will be rendered via appointment
only that can be made beforehand via DriveOn
next week. mobile app, www.tceas.com, Nissan Customer
Customers can view the Vigus Pro 4x4 at Care Centre Hotline at 1800-88-3838 or contact
ATM’s flagship showroom in Klang and also directly to the operating service centre.
place bookings for it, by calling 03-33596068.
For more information, go to www.jmc Customers are encouraged to select the
malaysia.com and follow JMC Malaysia on nearest service centre, to abide by the travelling
https ://www.facebook.com/jmc regulations.
malaysiaofficial.
Existing warranties will remain valid even if
Key specifications the preventive maintenance service cannot be
0 2.0-litre direct-injection four-cylinder performed during Phase 1 and 2 of NRP period.
diesel engine with variable-geometry *Terms and conditions apply.
turbocharger
0 139hp (at 3,600rpm) and 340Nm
(1,500rpm to 2,600rpm)

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OCTOBER 8, 2021
Volvo Car Malaysia
lifetime parts warranty Kinto now
with more
RENEWING its commitment to its the part’s purchase date and is customers to be eligible to Owners may contact any of new options
aftersales services, Volvo Car valid as long as the car falls under participate in the warranty VCM’s authorised dealers for
Malaysia (VCM) recently unveiled the ownership of the registered car programme while ensuring that further information on the full EARLIER this year, those who have
a new warranty programme owner. the vehicle is in good condition scope of parts covered. been actively looking to driving a car
known as the “Customer Lifetime and has not been modified or without having to own one was
Parts Warranty” to give all Volvo In the event that customers tempered with in any way. In February this year, VCM introduced to Kinto One, a car
customers peace of mind require repair or replacement for announced a revised extended subscription programme that comes
throughout their vehicle any genuine Volvo parts due to a Customers will then be able to warranty programme to a factory with an all-inclusive, fixed monthly
ownership. material or manufacturing defect, purchase parts under the warranty five-year/unlimited mileage for all payment.
VCM will repair and replace the programme and is required to privately-owned Volvo cars
Under the warranty part free of charge. send the car to any Volvo registered from Jan 1, 2021 Originating from Japan and
programme, customers who have authorised dealership for onwards. available global wide, the
purchased and installed Volvo On the other hand, customers subsequent services to ensure that programme covers registration of the
genuine parts at an authorised with older Volvo car models who the warranty remains valid. For more details on the vehicle, annual comprehensive
Volvo dealership from today have not visited an authorised Customer Lifetime Parts Warranty insurance and road tax, periodic as
onwards will be eligible to Volvo dealership for more than two The Customer Lifetime Parts programme, customers can well as preventive maintenance.
participate in the programme. years need to bring in their car to Warranty excludes the regular contact any Volvo authorised
undergo the Volvo Health Check. wear and tear parts as outlined in dealer or follow VCM on Facebook Subscription period comes in
The warranty commences on the warranty manual. and Instagram for more updates. either two or three years and once
This requirement allows the subscription period completes,
the customer can simply return the
‘Exciting’ programmes for Honda customers car and everything else will be taken
HONDA Malaysia recently protection for one year*. offer additional benefits besides vaccination programme OR have care of – no worries of residual value
announced the introduction of two In the event that the customer the standard car insurance received vaccination confirmation or how to sell the car off after years of
exciting programmes for Honda coverage, aimed at providing and appointment OR have been ownership.
customers – an enhanced coverage loses his/her job in the first year of assurance and peace of mind to vaccinated either partially or fully.
in the Customer Car Loan car ownership, RM12,000* of car customers during the current Kinto One was created out of a
Protection Programme for all new loan subsidy will be reimbursed to difficult situation and economic The customer is required to joint strategic collaboration between
Honda customers and a new support the customer for the uncertainties. complete the new car registration Toyota Capital Malaysia Sdn Bhd and
Vaccinated Customer Programme monthly instalments which is a “Being aware of the needs of within the campaign period of Oct UMW Toyota Motor. It is part of the
to provide additional benefits for 100% increase compared to our customers, we are not only 1 to Dec 31*. local early-mover transition to
customers when purchasing a new previous insurance coverage. focusing on sales but also to realising Toyota’s ambition to become
Honda car. support our customers during Besides that, the customer is a mobility company, say the
Other benefits for the Customer after-sales services,” said Chujo. also required to show proof of their companies.
Commenting on the two Car Loan Protection Programme “Additionally, Honda Malaysia will participation in the vaccination
programmes, Honda Malaysia include death or permanent begin the new Vaccinated programme via the MySejahtera With the newly-enhanced Kinto
managing director and CEO disability coverage worth Customer Programme this month mobile application. One features, subscribers can now
Madoka Chujo said the RM20,000*, which has also by offering benefits such as service have to option to choose from
enhanced Customer Car Loan increased by 100% compared to vouchers. Honda dealerships nationwide different yearly mileage packages
Protection Programme is aimed the previous insurance coverage; “This programme is an have commenced operations starting from 20,000km to 30,000km
at helping Honda customers, by burial or cremation coverage initiative by Honda Malaysia to under the National Recovery Plan and choose a longer subscription up
providing them with some worth of RM2,000* and support the Malaysian (NRP) with strict compliance of to five years.
financial support to ease their repatriation expenses worth of government’s vaccination standard operating procedures as
monthly instalments, should the RM5,000*. program and to encourage people announced by the government Additionally, Kinto One now offers
customer be unexpectedly out of to get vaccinated in an effort to and Ministry of International “Lite Package”, a natural reaction to
employment. With a total coverage worth up achieve herd immunity. We Trade and Industry. the market demand where customers
to RM39,000*, this programme will strongly believe that these now travel much lesser than before
“This enhanced personal programmes that we have initiated Last month, all Honda but still require an easy and
accident insurance initiative is to will help support our customers to dealerships nationwide have straightforward car usership
protect the car loan of new Honda tide through this difficult period participated in the “I’m programme.
customers so that they can and more importantly, we wish to Vaccinated” campaign and all
continue to enjoy their new car share with them the joy of owning Honda dealer associates on duty It still carries all the value
with peace of mind and without a Honda car.” are already fully vaccinated. proposition of a car subscription
disruptions.” Under the new Vaccinated programme and yet offers extensive
Customer Programme, all new For more information on the flexibility for customers to choose the
The Customer Car Loan Honda customers will be entitled enhanced Customer Car Loan package that suits their needs best.
Protection Programme is offered to to a service voucher worth RM250* Protection Programme and new
all customers who registers a new with a one-year validity, if they are Vaccinated Customer Programme, On the other hand, there also
Honda car during the programme registered for the national visit the Honda authorised seem to be build-up of demands for a
period from Oct 1 to Dec 31 (this dealerships nationwide or call full-service lease products, from
year)*. Honda’s toll-free number at 1-800- companies and corporations to cater
88-2020 or log on to Honda for their growing need of fleet
They will be entitled for car loan website at www.honda.com.my. vehicles.

*Terms and conditions apply. Designed to appeal to companies
who wish to be light on their asset
and lessen the unnecessary
administrative works, Kinto One
Business is the perfect solution that
can help companies improve on their
bottom line.

Like Kinto One, companies can
now subscribe to Kinto One Business
for commercial-use vehicles. Not only
this will tremendously help
companies from managing a fleet of
cars, Kinto One Business provides the
peace-of-mind when it takes care of
everything related to the vehicle
throughout the subscription period.

Kinto is a mobility solution that
aims to provide simplicity to its
customers, with the goal of making it
easy and painless for fleet managers
and individual subscribers alike.

Current models available for Kinto
One subscription includes popular
models from Lexus and Toyota,
including the Hilux pick-up truck and
Hiace van.

A list of inventories together with
its subscription prices are available at
www.kinto-my.com.

8 theSun on friday Out & About
OCTOBER 8, 2021

Default eco mode for Emos handles
new Scanias Kawasaki now
THE Economy Mode is now a pre-set default for
all new Scania trucks and coaches with kg/km. customers can send it to any Scania workshop to EDARAN Modenas Sdn Bhd
Opticruise starting from 2021. Tractor Tipper’s best fuel consumption can be have the setting changed to their default (Emos), the distributing arm of
preference. Labour charges are applicable. Motosikal dan Enjin Nasional
Scania Southeast Asia says this is to ensure up to 2.0 km/litre, while the best CO2 emission Sdn Bhd (Modenas), announced
that its customers enjoy the best fuel economy reduction can be up to 0.93 kg/km. “The pre-set Economy Mode default, in all recently 1 that it has been
and CO2 emission reductions, in line with Scania trucks and coaches with Opticruise, is all appointed as the new official
Science Based Targets initiatives (SBTi). The Economy Mode, together with Scania it takes to save more fuel, save the environment Kawasaki distributor in Malaysia,
total solutions like Instalment Plan R&M7 can while delivering better profitability. And together effective from Oct 1.
Scania customers with trucks or coaches help operators achieve these fuel economy and with Scania’s maintenance and financial
purchased before 2021 can set the Economy CO2 emission reductions consistently. services, customers will achieve success in their The announcement was
Mode as default on their vehicles at any operations while playing a part in SBTi,” said made in less than 24 hours
authorised Scania workshop nationwide. Customers who want to opt-out of the Kuiphuis. after KMSB Motors Sdn Bhd
Economy Mode default setting, can do so before (formerly known as Kawasaki
Labour charges are applicable but will be delivery or after taking delivery of their new “I encourage our customers to opt-in and join Motors [Malaysia] Sdn Bhd)
complimentary up to Dec 31 next year. Scania vehicles. us in this partnership towards a sustainable announced it has officially
future for their business and for the planet.” ceased to distribute the
So, customers are encouraged to send in their Before delivery, customers should inform “Kawasaki” brand of
trucks or coaches now to take advantage of this Scania’s sales representative but after delivery, motorcycles, also from Oct 1.
complimentary offer.
“The appointment covers
“Scania trucks and coaches will start with wholesaling of all range of
Economy Mode each time the vehicles are Kawasaki products including
switched on regardless of the last mode they vehicles, spare parts and
were switched off with. This ensures the best accessories, as well as to
fuel-efficient drive at most times,” said Scania provide customer service
Southeast Asia business support director Tom information involving technical
Kuiphuis. service and recall activity
information if required,” said
“Drivers can still switch from Economy Mode Emos.
to other performance modes depending on the
requirement of the driving conditions.” “However, to smooth out
the change of distributor, a
The Economy Mode is one of the many transition period of six months
initiatives in line with Scania’s aim to achieve the will be put in place, assisted by
science-based targets of SBTi by 2025 – reducing KMSB Motors Sdn Bhd.
carbon footprint in Scania’s operations by 50%
and Scania’s customers vehicles by 20%. “During this period of
transition, Kawasaki motorbike
This is to mitigate increase in global owners may still revert to the
temperature as per Scania’s commitment at the dealers where they purchased
Paris Agreement 2015 - limiting global warming their vehicles or any Kawasaki
to well-below two degrees Celcius above pre- dealer or stockist for spare
industrial levels and pursuing efforts to limit it to parts and technical services
1.5 degrees Celcius. enquiries.

Scania trucks in Shipping Container “Further developments or
application can achieve the best fuel changes to this transition
consumption up to 4.0 km/litre and the best CO2 period will be announced as
emission reduction up to 0.82kg/km. and when necessary.”

For the Bulk Transport application, the best
fuel consumption can be up to 3.6 km/litre while
the best CO2 emission reduction can be up to
0.81 kg/km.

General Cargo application’s best fuel
consumption can be up to 3.6 km/litre, while the
best CO2 emission reduction can be up to 0.77

More rewards for MyDebit Michelin pick-up, SUV tyres introduced
customers at Petron MICHELIN recently launched the safe and comfortable ride on the lower sound pressure level, thanks to
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PETRON Malaysia, together with amount is blocked during fuelling. and off-road tyre specifically ranging from city commuting, wet different block shapes in the tread’s
Payments Network Malaysia Sdn If consumers refuel less than the designed for high-rise pickups and road, highway driving, to light and centre that spread the pattern noise
Bhd (PayNet) have rolled out the SUVs. moderate off-road.” energy across a wider spectrum, for a
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legend, Jerzy Dudek. stops 3.1m
Petron Malaysia head of retail “Perfect for consumers who own shorter when
and commercial business Choong “Petron Fuel Champs! MyDebit 4x2 and 4x4 high-rise pickups, as well new and
Kum Choy said the contest is to Je with your ATM Card” contest as SUVs – such as Toyota Hilux, 4.6m shorter
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convenience of paying using these tyres also cater to those whose On dry
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minimum of RM5 of fuel with their on- and off-road destinations, for new, it stops
MyDebit is the only card scheme ATM card transaction at the fuel work or pleasure. As the LTX Trail is 3.8m shorter.
in Malaysia that does not hold pumps and send their fuel receipt designed for multi-purpose use, it is 0 19.8%
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service station chain accepts Whoop app, which can be 20% off-road driving.
MyDebit payments, consumers can downloaded from Apple Store or
select the amount of fuel that they Google Play Store. “We are confident that the new
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Shift in residential rental market trend

PETALING JAYA: Residential rental o iProperty.com.my: Terrace houses most Kuala Lumpur’s y-o-y rental However, condominiums still
property demand shows positive popular as Covid sparks wish for more space demand has improved from -2.9% to registered negative y-o-y demand at -
year-on-year (y-o-y) growth in first- 2.6% in H1’21. The affluent suburb of 5.1% as the increase in rental
half 2021 (H1’21), increasing to 1.9% renting makes more financial sense Valley City and Kuala Lumpur City Damansara Heights is the most in- property listings far surpassed the
from -5.6% in H1’20, according to due to a lower monthly commitment Centre in Kuala Lumpur and Pulau demand area in Kuala Lumpur. Most rise in user visits.
iProperty.com.my. when compared to purchasing the Tikus, George Town, and Bukit rental visitors were looking at
same property, especially in times of Mertajam in Penang. bungalows and semi-Ds priced above Johor’s rental property demand
Its data showed that growth in high unemployment. RM5,000 (3,000 sq ft and above). jumped to 6.6% from -19.5% in H1’20,
user visits outperformed growth in Rental yields across all building while median rental prices dipped by
rental property listings in H1’21. “Indeed, many landlords are types have dipped. In 2020, the In terms of preferred property RM200 to RM1,200. Similar to
absorbing some of the income shocks pandemic supported a tenant’s types in Kuala Lumpur, many renters Penang, condominiums and serviced
The increase is due to a significant and are pricing down their rental market, putting renters in a good were looking for condominiums and residences recorded the most
y-o-y jump in demand for terrace units as they compete to attract a position to negotiate rental prices. serviced residences priced between significant drop in pricing, with a
homes at 14.1% while that for limited pool of financially stable This trend continued in H1’21 where RM1,500 and RM2,000 (1,000-1,200 RM300 decline from H1’20 to
serviced residences was 8.0%. This is tenants,” he said in a statement the drop in asking rental prices was sq ft). Apartment units priced RM1,200 in H1’21. According to the
an interesting shift from H1’20 when following its virtual conference for the higher than the decline in asking sale between RM1,000 and RM1,500 (700- Statistics Department, the percentage
condominium was the most in- bi-annual iProperty.com.my H1’21 prices, thus reducing the rental yields. 1,000 sq ft) were also popular. of people staying in their own
demand residential rental property. portal demand analytics (residential property in the Johor Baru district
rental market). The rental yield for terraced houses Selangor was the only major state decreased from 73.2% in 2014 to
iProperty.com.my customer data decreased to 2.9% from 3.3% in H1’20. to record a decline in overall rental 69.7% in 2019, while the percentage
solutions & quality general manager Some notable business and Meanwhile, the rental yield movements demand in H1’21 with a 1% y-o-y of renters increased from 23.4% to
Premendran Pathmanathan said the residential hubs in Kuala Lumpur for condominiums and serviced drop. However, the decline was 28.4% in the same period.
Covid-19 pandemic started the trend and Penang have experienced residences have declined by 0.3% and attributed to a slight increase in rental
of property seekers looking for bigger double-digit y-o-y demand growth. 0.2% respectively, whereas that for property listings, which surpassed As the most in-demand area in
living spaces. These areas include Mont Kiara, Mid apartments has been stable at 4.4% user visits. Johor, Pasir Gudang had rental
visitors looking for terrace houses
“As a result, terrace houses Penang’s overall rental property priced between RM1,000 and
became the most popular property demand recovered from -13.7% in RM1,500 (1,500-2,000 sq ft).
type in H1’21. Moreover, H1’21 H1’20 to register a 1.8% y-o-y growth.
continued to favour tenants as

BRIEFS OCR HOLDS TOPPING-OUT BUDGET 2022 WISHLIST
CEREMONY FOR THE PANO
LBS Bina proposes ways to stimulate housing sector
PETALING JAYA: The Pano luxury service
residences on Jalan Ipoh in Kuala Permanent implementation of the Home the MM2H programme. via a more affordable pricing point.
Lumpur, under the umbrella of OCR Ownership Campaign (HOC) Incentives for adoption of Industrialised Incentives to counter the rising cost of
group of companies, marked its LBS hopes the government will consider a Building System (IBS) materials
topping-out ceremony on Wednesday. permanent implementation of the HOC along
The development has achieved a sales with full stamp duty exemption for up to the first The group advocates the usage of IBS, which LBS hopes the government will consider
rate of over 86% to date, en route to RM1 million of the property’s purchase price. has been proven to reduce construction time implementing a levy to reduce costs or
delivering its skyscape residences by This will ensure the entire supply chain of the and cost without compromising on housing introduce strict control prices over building
the end of first quarter 2022. The Pano construction and property development quality. materials. LBS believes this will ensure that
sits on freehold land and features 363 industry will continue to carry on without LBS applauds the government’s initiatives in developers do not pass on the increased cost of
units of service apartments ranging disruption while buying sentiment remains. encouraging the use of IBS by providing materials to homeowners.
from 609 to 1,831 sq ft on twin 26- Relaxation of requirements for Malaysia My investment tax allowances of
storey blocks. Second Home (MM2H) programme 60% on qualifying capital Reduction in minimum
While the group welcomes the relaunch of the expenditure incurred within threshold for foreign
KL ECO CITY NOW AN MSC five years, which can be offset property ownership
CORRIDOR CYBERCENTRE MM2H programme, the recent revisions to the against up to 70% of the The current property
requirements for new applicants may be too statutory income of the overhang situation is a
PETALING JAYA: Mercu 2, a corporate stringent and instead deter foreigners from company. The group however concern for developers. To
office tower within KL Eco City (KLEC), choosing to work and live in Malaysia. LBS hopes hopes the government will consider extending ease this, the group hopes that the current
has been awarded Designated the government will consider suggestions on the these tax incentives to include existing IBS price threshold for foreigners seeking to buy a
Premises for MSC Cybercentre status by newly revised MM2H programme criteria: players, rather than ring-fence the incentives to property in Malaysia be reduced to
Malaysia Digital Economy Corp (MDEC), new players only. RM500,000 for all states. This enables property
thus making the entire KLEC a i) lower the qualifying minimum income for developers with high unsold inventories to
Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC) an applicant back to the original With this, the group will be able to channel
Cybercentre. The MSC Cybercentre RM10,000 per month; the further savings to facilitate expansion and free up cash flow for other property
status is awarded to cities, townships, or ii) reduce the minimum amount of liquid increase their research and development into developments.
large building complexes for providing assets to RM500,000 from RM1.5 million; growing its use of IBS technology.
dedicated and specialised industry iii) reduce the minimum amount of fixed Reduction in compliance costs Waiver of levy on foreign labour in the
areas for MSC status companies or LBS wishes for the government to reduce construction sector
information and communications deposits in a Malaysian bank account to compliance costs borne by developers for LBS hopes the government will consider
technology-facilitated businesses to RM300,000 from RM1 million; and example, reducing development charges, land providing a waiver on the levy for foreign
locate their operations. iv) maintain the duration of the MM2H pass conversion premiums or strata title application. labour. With this, it will help reduce the
at 10 years. construction cost which in turn will reduce
CORE RESIDENCE @ TRX The group believes these proposals are
TOWERS HIT 70% TAKE-UP sufficiently stringent to attract skilled foreign Any savings from these measures will be hugely the development cost of properties, thus
nationals and ensure the continued success of beneficial and can be passed on to home buyers making homes more affordable.
PETALING JAYA: Core Precious
Development Sdn Bhd’s freehold PropertyGuru Malaysia eyes measures to stoke recovery
property development, Core Residence
@ TRX, has reached a 70% take-up rate Encouraging first-time homeownership Aiding current homeowners sustainable urban living. It is encouraging to see
for Tower 1 and Tower 2, attributed to Budget 2022 should be aimed at making There is also a need to assist those who are that the current administration is committed
its digital marketing efforts despite the homeownership viable to the B40 and M40 struggling to keep their homes during the towards prioritising green and resilient urban
ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and the groups. pandemic. More can be done for those who are development based on the 12th Malaysia Plan,
ensuing lockdowns. Core Precious, a in the “sandwich” group between B40 and M40. and we hope that this priority is also reflected in
joint venture between China While more than four in five Malaysians the national budget,” Fernandez said.
Communications Construction Group intend to buy a property in Malaysia in the “We urge the government to consider
(CCCG) and WCT Group Bhd, aims to future, the high property prices are a providing income tax relief on More incentives are required to spur green
launch the project’s Tower 3 with an major deterrent for home seekers, interest accrued by home development in the country and encourage
international hotel management according to PropertyGuru’s loans after the moratorium developers to adopt accredited green certification
partner in the near future. Consumer Sentiment Study H2 ends, as this will help ease the tools, such as the Green Building Index and the
2021. household burden of those in Malaysian Carbon Reduction and Environmental
IJM LAND LAUNCHES APP TO need. Sustainability Tool during the construction and
HELP SMES IN SEREMBAN 2 Although the government has “We hope that the operation phases of development projects. The
introduced various financial aid government either extends government should provide additional tax
PETALING JAYA: IJM Land Bhd has schemes to provide relief to the exemption of RPGT on reduction to green-certified buildings.
launched its first lifestyle-themed Malaysian property owners and residential homes next year or
mobile application, LikeS2, to provide support the property sector, the revises it downwards while From a consumer’s standpoint, more than
residents in Seremban 2, Negri study found that 84% of Malaysians Malaysians and the property nine in 10 Malaysians consider it important to
Sembilan, with the latest news believe more can be done by the live sustainably according to PropertyGuru’s
regarding the township, and to assist government to make housing affordable, and market are still in the process of recovery. Consumer Sentiment Study H2 2021 findings.
local businesses to promote their 58% want the government to extend the “We also hope that the government can The study also found that 71% Malaysians
services and reach out to the wider Home Ownership Campaign (HOC) to regard developers’ use of sustainable materials
community. Senior general manager subsale properties. introduce rental incentives that can be as important to them.
Datuk Hoo Kim See said the app will beneficial to both tenants and landlords.
not only help businesses in Seremban 2 “We hope that the government will not only Advancing sustainability The government may also consider
to communicate with their customers extend the HOC to next year, but also extend providing stamp duty exemption for home
easily, but also offers the opportunity the incentives offered under the campaign to “We should not lose sight of the equally buyers who purchase green-certified properties
for them to approach an even wider the secondary residential market.” important long-term agenda of promoting to drive the demand.
market than before.

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18.9 Foreign 628.2 499.2 129.0

100.0 2979.6 2979.6 0.0 1.87 17.27 735.24 CLOSED 149.34 320.70 51.15 50.20
KLCI STI HANG SENG NIKKEI TSEC KOSPI S&P/ASX200
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Source: Bursa Malaysia 24,701.73 16,713.86 7,256.70

KL MARKET SUMMARY Deep economic scarring to
October 7, 2021 persist if no action taken

INDICES 11,473.22 CHANGE +18.78
FBMEMAS
FBMKLCI 1,561.29 +1.87
CONSUMER PRODUCTS 608.85 +0.33
INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS 207.65 -0.53
CONSTRUCTION 163.26 -1.04
FINANCIAL SERVICES 15,199.34 -5.33
ENERGY 766.19 -10.41
TELECOMMUNICATIONS 674.26 +1.86 o SERC: Budget 2022’s
HEALTH CARE 2,500.28 -2.60 priorities must be framed
TRANSPORTATION 902.86 +4.46 to accelerate recovery and
PROPERTY 725.55 -0.06 fix a shattered economy
PLANTATION 6,960.89 +43.66
FBMSHA 12,608.19 +25.28 █ BY JUNE MOH Economic
FBMACE 7,137.10 +65.02 [email protected] recovery depends
TECHNOLOGY 97.14 +1.84 PETALING JAYA: The Socio-Economic critically on the
Research Centre (SERC) has warned of second half-year
TURNOVER VALUE deeper economic scarring effects in the third performance as
4.085 BIL RM2.979 BIL quarter of 2021 as the shape of economic the nation starts
recovery depends critically on the second to reopen more
5 MOST ACTIVES half-year performance, especially in the third economic and
October 7, 2021 quarter from July to September, which holds social sectors.–
the key to a gradual resumption of economic REUTERSPIX
STOCK VOL CLSG (sen) +/– (sen) and business activities as the nation starts to Price Index eased further to a five-month low within a credible medium-term fiscal
SCBUILD 210,197,800 16.5 +4.5 reopen more economic and social sectors. of 2% y-o-y in August from 2.2% in July and stability framework to ensure that fiscal
KNM 156,627,300 22.0 -2.0 4.2% in the second quarter. The price deficit and debt remains sustainable.”
NGGB 95,256,500 91.5 +11.0 SERC executive director Lee Heng Guie moderation was broad-based: food, Lee added that Bank Negara Malaysia is
SYF 66,139,900 34.0 -8.5 said while the increasing level of vaccinations transport, housing, utilities etc. Inflation will expected to keep the Overnight Policy Rate at
OPCOM 61,522,200 146.0 +13.0 will support the normalcy of activities, the stay relative stable in the remaining months 1.75% until mid-2022 to support a firmer
virus risk still lurks hence continued of this year, taking the full-year estimate to revival in domestic demand.
5 TOP GAINERS pandemic mitigation and surveillance are a 2.5% in 2021. “The continued low interest rate
October 7, 2021 must to ensure a sustained revival in complements the targeted fiscal support to
economic and business conditions. On Budget 2022, Lee said policymakers secure a sustainable recovery path. The
STOCK VOL CLSG (RM) +/– RM must figure out ways to fix a shattered overall economic growth and inflation
BKAWAN 60,100 22.28 1.08 “A slew of key economic data namely, economy, rebuild from the damage of the outlook as well as financial stability risk will
GENETEC 378,700 39.68 0.74 exports, industrial output, wholesale and pandemic to become more resilient, and to be carefully assessed in a balancing act to
HONGSENG-WA 26,300 3.20 0.71 retail sales as well as banks’ loan demand for safeguard it against the next catastrophe. time the starting of interest rates
PMBTECH 710,000 15.14 0.64 the month of July and August has generally normalisation.
HONGSENG-PA 8,000 2.80 0.57 shown either a sharp pull back in growth or “The Budget 2022 marks the second year “The uncertainty of monetary path in
reverted to a decline in consumer spending, of the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP). Malaysia some advanced economies and potential
5 TOP LOSERS reflecting the scarring economic effects from output growth has been slow in the past two induced financial volatility in the financial
October 7, 2021 the MCO 3.0 restricted containment years... this year the potential output growth and foreign exchange markets will also be
measures,” Lee told reporters at the SERC for Malaysia will be between 3% to 4%. Our one of the key aspects under the central
STOCK VOL CLSG (RM) +/– RM Quarterly Economy Tracker (July-September forecast for the 12MP growth will reach the bank’s monetary management.“
SAM 850,700 23.00 1.00 2021) virtual briefing yesterday. lower end of the target at around 4.5% to 5%,“ He said the hardest-hit business sectors
HEIM 22.94 0.22 he said. by the Covid-19 crisis such as tourism sector
HLBANK 5,300 8.78 0.22 “The uptick in unemployment at 4.8% in and retail sector should receive continuous
HSI-HMD 437,200 0.77 0.22 July also weighed on consumer sentiment. He said the immediate priority of Budget targeted assistance from the government
BAT 820,000 14.02 0.20 Indications are that overall economic output 2022 was to craft a swift economic recovery until they are fully recover to prepandemic
73,500 as measured by the GDP would be subdued plan to generate growth, enhance economic level.
or may decline in the third quarter of 2021 resilience, revitalise private investment, “In our proposal to the government, we
EXCHANGE RATES OCTOBER 7, 2021 before recovering to decent positive growth create jobs, and reskilling and upskilling of have a list of comprehensive (suggested
in the fourth quarter.“ manpower. assistance) for the tourism industry, for
Foreign currency Bank sell Bank buy Bank buy example, we asked for further extension for
He said after growing by an average “We are keeping our full-year 2021’s GDP some tourism tax or service tax and to give
1 US DOLLAR TT/OD TT OD annual growth of 7.1% year-on-year (y-o-y) in growth estimate of 4% amid considerable exemption on import duty on purchasing of
1 AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR 4.2400 4.1150 4.1050 H1’22, the uneven recovery was tempered by uncertainties. SERC forecasts the total imported equipment for theme park.
1 BRUNEI DOLLAR 3.1040 2.9810 2.9650 renewed virus outbreaks, forcing the allocation for Budget 2022 to be RM310 “We also asked the government to
1 CANADIAN DOLLAR 3.1190 3.0290 3.0210 reimplementation of restricted lockdown billion, RM60 billion for development increase personal tax relief to RM2,000 from
1 EURO 3.3660 3.2760 3.2640 beginning in mid-May as well as Phase 1 of expenditure, and RM18 bilion for special RM1,000 when people spend in local tourism
1 NEWZEALAND DOLLAR 4.9080 4.7500 4.7300 the National Recovery Plan in early June, Covid-19 fund. businesses whether it be hotels, retail shops,
1 SINGAPORE DOLLAR 2.9440 2.8350 2.8190 resulting in demand curtailment and supply and (restaurants). Government should focus
1 STERLING POUND 3.1190 3.0290 3.0210 disruptions. “We estimate an overall budget deficit on assisting industries that take longer time
1 SWISS FRANC 5.7700 5.5890 5.5690 between -5.5% to -6% of the GDP in 2022. The to fully recover,“ Lee said.
100 UAE DIRHAM 4.5580 4.4500 4.4350 Inflation, as measured by the Consumer federal government’s debt ceiling will be
100 BANGLADESHTAKA 116.7900 110.7600 110.5600 raised to 65% of the GDP from 60% to allow
100 CHINESE RENMINBI 5.0440 4.7020 4.5020 fiscal space to meet contingency expenditure
100 HONGKONG DOLLAR to support a firmer recovery. Fiscal
100 INDIAN RUPEE N/A N/A N/A expenditure and actions should be nested
100 INDONESIAN RUPIAH 55.0400 52.3100 52.1100
100 JAPANESE YEN 5.4100 5.2100 Moody’s revises upwards medium-term
100 NEWTAIWAN DOLLAR 5.7700 0.0279 0.0229 oil price outlook to US$50-70 per barrel
100 PAKISTAN RUPEE 0.0308 3.6940 3.6840
100 PHILIPPINE PESO 3.8130 KUALA LUMPUR: Moody’s Investors supporting strong momentum in oil prices. high commodity prices,” she said.
100 QATAR RIYAL 16.3000 N/A N/A Service has revised upwards its medium- Nadtotchi said the upstream energy Meanwhile, vice-president Sajjad Alam
100 SAUDI RIYAL 2.5300 2.3600 2.1600 term oil price range outlook to US$50-70
100THAI BAHT 8.4800 7.9900 7.7900 per barrel to reflect its expectation of a sector continued to invest well below pre- said the analysis demonstrated that
116.9300 111.0000 110.8000 continued increase in the cost of pandemic levels despite the sharp upstream companies would need to
114.3300 108.5300 108.3300 production in step with recovery in turnaround in oil and natural gas prices in increase their spending considerably for
13.0900 11.6200 11.2200 demand. 2021. the medium term to fully replace reserves
and avoid declines in future production.
Source: Malayan Banking Berhad/Bernama “We are now returning to the medium- “Exploration and production (E&P)
term price range we had before the companies are signalling continued “Large independent E&P, integrated and
coronavirus pandemic,” senior vice- spending restraint in 2022,” she said. national oil companies will all keep
president Elena Nadtotchi said in a production disciplined through 2022,
statement yesterday. She said upstream spending has risen boosting supply gradually to match
only slightly after a steep 30% drop in 2020. returning demand with the pace and scope
She said the credit rating agency also of production increases varying by
expected restricted supply to continue “Producers are still planning to invest company and region,” he added. – Bernama
conservatively in 2022 but we expect
modest spending growth on the back of

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Zelan’s auditor flags material uncertainty related to going concern

PETALING JAYA: Zelan Bhd’s going concern. Our opinion is not AED 222.5 million as at FY20. RM25.3 million and RM8.9 million from its operations; monitor and
external auditor, Messrs Al Jafree modified in respect of this matter,” “There is a risk of irrecoverability respectively for FY20. manage the progress of its existing
Salihin Kuzaimi PLT, has expressed the report said. construction projects.
an unqualified opinion with material of the group’s significant receivables “Revenue recognition of a
uncertainty related to going concern The audit highlighted, first, the arising from the arbitration award construction contract is inherently “As at the date of this report, there
in its Independent Auditors’ Report recoverability of the receivable due to lacking financials information complex and we focused on this area is no reason for the directors to
in respect of the financial statements balance from an owner of the group’s of the project owner and the because there are significant believe that the group will not
of the group for the financial year project in Abu Dhabi. premature status of the legal management estimates and generate sufficient cash from its
ended Dec 31, 2020 (FY20). proceedings taken by the group. judgements involved determining operations within the next 12 months
The directors are of the view that the stage of completion; extent of the from the reporting date to repay the
An extract of the report revealed that the group is able to recover the “Due to the inherent uncertainty construction costs incurred to date; existing borrowings, complete the
as of that date, the group’s and the arbitration award. The directors involved in determining the credit estimated total construction costs; projects in progress and meet
company’s current liabilities exceeded made an assessment of the carrying worthiness of the project owner and need to estimated liquidated working capital. Accordingly, the
current assets by RM175.4 million (2019: value of the total receivable balance which is the basis of the assessment ascertained damages on projects financial statements of the group do
RM145.6 million) and RM18.6 million by taking into consideration the of recoverability, this is one of the key where the estimated completion not include any adjustments relating
(2019: RM18.8 million) respectively. timing and duration of the legal judgmental areas that our audit is dates are beyond the contractual to the recoverability and classification
enforcement process against the concentrated on.” completion dates.” of recorded asset amounts or to
“These events and conditions, project owner based on advice from amounts and classification of
along with other matters, indicate the external solicitor. Following from Second, the audit highlighted Zelan said the validity of the going liabilities that may be necessary if the
that a material uncertainty exists that the directors’ assessment, the group revenue and costs recognition for its concern assumption is dependent group is unable to continue as a going
may cast significant doubt on the has since recognised the arbitration construction contracts, which the upon, among others, the group’s concern,” Zelan added.
ability of the group to continue as a award as a receivable amounting to group recognised revenue and gross ability to generate sufficient cash
profit from construction contracts of

RGM lowers local retail BRIEFS SC ISSUES CEASE AND DESIST
sector’s 2021 growth forecast ORDER TO RIMAUSWAP

o Second-quarterperformancecomesinbelowestimate majority of retail trades were shut during the PETALING JAYA: The Securities Commission
due to series of lockdowns first half of Q3’21. Except for operators of Malaysia (SC) has issued a cease and desist
mini-markets, convenience stores and order to RimauSwap for operating a
PETALING JAYA: Independent retail research sub-sectors were severely affected during this cooperatives, retailers in all retail sub-sectors Decentralised Exchange (DEX) without
firm Retail Group Malaysia (RGM) has revised period because their physical stores stayed foresee downward movement in their sales authorisation from the SC. The SC will also
downwards its forecast for Malaysia’s 2021 shut for a long period of time. for the next three months. seek the assistance of the Malaysian
retail industry growth rate to 0.8% from 4.0% Communications and Multimedia
projected in June this year after taking into The department store sub-sector grew Retailers in the personal care sub-sector are Commission to block RimauSwap’s website.
consideration the lower growth in second 18.2% and was the best performing retail sub- expecting their business to plummet by 54.3% Additionally, RimauSwap has been placed
quarter (Q2’21) and the revision of its third sector during Q2’21. It had been suffering in Q3’21. This will be the worst performer on the SC’s Investor Alert List. The SC has not
quarter estimate. from double-digit sale declines on quarterly among retail sub-sectors during this period. authorised any DEX operators in Malaysia.
basis since the pandemic started.
For Q2’21, Malaysia’s retail industry Operators of mini-markets, convenience CREST BUILDER ACCEPTS
recorded a growth rate of 3.4% year-on-year The other specialty stores sub-sector stores and cooperatives are anticipating a RM192M KL CONDO JOB
(y-o-y) in sales, which was worse than the (including photo shops, fitness equipment mild recovery in their sales with a growth rate
estimate made by RGM at +5.6% in June 2021. stores, sporting goods stores, stores retailing of 5.9% during Q3’21. PETALING JAYA: Crest Builder Holdings
musical instruments, optical stores, shops Bhd’s wholly owned subsidiary Crest Builder
“The positive growth rate during the selling baking ingredients as well as direct RGM expects the retail industry to gain Sdn Bhd has accepted a RM192 million
quarter was due solely to the low base effect a selling firm) suffered a 41.4% drop in retail momentum in its recovery by the end of this contract for the proposed development of
year ago. During Q2’20, Malaysia retail sale and was the worst performing retail sub- year and maintains its estimate at 12.7% for two blocks of condominium in Kuala
industry suffered a y-o-y decline of 30.9% sector during Q2’21. Q4’21, compared with the same period a year Lumpur from Allevia Sdn Bhd, a wholly
because of business closures,” RGM said in its ago. owned subsidiary of UEM Sunrise Bhd. The
Malaysia Retail Industry Report (September For the first six months of this year, the project involves the construction of a 45-
2021) yesterday, adding that retail retail sale growth rate contracted by 4.4%, as For food & beverage (F&B), cafes and storey condominium (159 units) and a 40-
performances during Q2’21 had been affected compared to the same period a year ago. restaurants recorded negative growth of 10.9% storey condominium (135 units).
by a series of lockdowns. y-o-y during Q2’21. Cafe and restaurant
Meanwhile, members of Malaysia operators foresee their business dipping BNM: INTERNATIONAL RESERVES
The performances of retail sub-sectors Retailers Association and Malaysia Retail further for Q3’21, and are expecting a decline of AT US$115.2B ON SEPT 30
during Q2’21 were mixed. Numerous retail Chain Association project an average growth 30.2% compared with the same period last year.
rate of -15.1% during Q3’21. Physical stores of PETALING JAYA: Bank Negara Malaysia’s
Business for take-away, kiosk and stall F&B international reserves stood at US$115.2
outlets climbed 37.5% during Q2’21 and these billion (RM482 billion) as at Sept 30, 2021,
operators are anticipating marginal growth of down marginally from US$116.2 billion as
1.5% during Q3’21. at Sept 15, 2021. “The reserves position is
sufficient to finance 8.2 months of retained
Petronas conducts first LNG bunkering operation in Sabah imports and is 1.3 times total short-term
external debt,“ the central bank said.
PETALING JAYA: Petroliam Nasional Bhd He added that this LNG bunkering greenhouse gas emissions from shipping
(Petronas), through Petronas Marine brand, solution underscores Petronas’ efforts to drive activities. IREKA CLINCHES RM196M
has conducted its first LNG bunkering greater use of LNG as a cleaner and FIBRE LINK JOB IN LANGKAWI
operation in Sabah via its dedicated LNG economically competitive source of energy in The MV Avenir Advantage is Petronas’ first
Bunker Vessel (LBV), MV Avenir Advantage the marine industry, as well as to support dedicated LBV serving customers in PETALING JAYA: Ireka Corp Bhd’s wholly
(pix). concerted efforts by the International Southeast Asia. With 7,500 cubic metres in owned subsidiary Ireka Engineering &
Maritime Organization in reducing capacity, it will further promote LNG as a Construction Sdn Bhd has bagged a
The LNG bunkering for HL Green, the cleaner marine fuel in the region. contract from Wanland Metro Sdn Bhd’s
world’s largest 180,000-tonne LNG-powered wholly-owned subsidiary Fec Telco Sdn Bhd
vessel, was carried out 12 nautical miles from for the Fibre-to-the-Home Connectivity
Sandakan Port. The operation was an internal Project in Langkawi, Kedah, totalling
collaborative effort between Petronas Marine, RM196 million. The contract is for
Petronas Energy & Gas Trading Sdn Bhd and construction and engineering works
Petronas Dagangan Bhd, and their external related to the installation and provisioning
partner, Sabah Ports Sdn Bhd. of communication services to end-users.

Sandakan Port is strategically positioned at BURSA ADDS E-GENERAL OFFER
the international maritime trade route FEATURE TO ITS MOBILE APP
between Australia and Asia’s leading
manufacturing hubs such as Japan, South PETALING JAYA: Bursa Malaysia Bhd has
Korea and China, making it an ideal location introduced the electronic general offer
for Petronas to provide LNG bunkering to the (eGO) feature on its Bursa Anywhere mobile
trading vessels plying this route. application. With eGO, shareholders no
longer need to physically go to their broker,
Commenting on the milestone, Petronas or deal with the traditional method of
Marine head Emry Mohd Tamrin said: “Along delivering the physical transfer form to the
with our previous operations at Port Klang in broker for transfer execution, and share
Selangor and Sungai Udang Port in Malacca, registrar for submission of offer document.
this latest effort signifies a major step towards
developing Malaysia as an LNG bunkering MAYBANK TO BUY MALAYSIA
hub. It also further solidifies Petronas RENEWABLE ENERGY CERTS
Marine’s presence as a one-stop marine
solutions partner providing cost-competitive PETALING JAYA: Malayan Banking Bhd
cleaner fuels and reliable services to meet the (Maybank) signed a letter of intent with
energy demands of its customers Tenaga Nasional Bhd’s (TNB) wholly owned
sustainably.” subsidiary TNBX Sdn Bhd to purchase
Malaysia Renewable Energy Certificates
(mRECs) equivalent to 70% of its Malaysian
operations’ Scope 2 carbon emissions. This
will make Maybank the first bank in
Malaysia to purchase these non-tangible
energy commodities to support renewable
energy generation as part of its
sustainability goals.

12 theSUN ON FRIDAY | OCTOBER 8, 2021 BRIEFS GOOGLE RIVALS WANT
SUNBIZ EU LAWMAKERS TO ACT
VIA NEW TECH RULES
Chinese Estates stock soars
on HK$1.9b buyout offer BRUSSELS: DuckDuckGo and
three other search engine rivals
HONG KONG: Shares of Chinese o Family of biggest shareholder proposes to take stock took a hit due to liquidity crisis to Google yesterday urged EU
Estates Holdings, a former major company private, offers minority shareholders and default risks. lawmakers to take action
shareholder of embattled developer 38% premium to last traded price against the Alphabet unit via
China Evergrande, jumped as much In a statement on Wednesday, new tech rules, saying they
as 32% yesterday after it announced biggest shareholder, Chinese Estates is also unsettling global markets wary Chinese Estates said its stock price have yet to see positive results
an offer to be taken private for has already slashed its holding over about the fallout of one of China’s may be further affected by Evergrande, from an antitrust ruling against
HK$1.91 billion (RM1.02 billion). the past few months to 4.39% from biggest borrowers toppling. as it is “cautious and concerned” Google. The European
6.48%. It has flagged a goal to exit the about recent developments at the Commission in 2018 levied a
The Hong Kong developer said on holding completely and estimates a Chinese Estates’ shares rose to Chinese developer. record €4.24 billion (RM21
Wednesday the family of Chinese loss of HK$10.41 billion for the HK$3.81 by noon. They resumed billion) fine on Google for
Estates’ biggest shareholder Joseph current year from the stake disposal. trading yesterday after being A delisting would reduce the costs unfairly using Android to
Lau had proposed to take it private by suspended on Sept 29. and management resources to cement the dominance of its
offering minority shareholders a 38% Once China’s top-selling property maintain the listing status, Chinese search engine and ordered it to
premium to its last traded price. group, Evergrande is facing one of the Shares of the Hong Kong Estates added, and it could provide ensure a level playing field for
country’s largest-ever defaults as it developer were down 42% this year more flexibility to implement long- rivals. US search engine
The offer represents the latest struggles with more than US$300 before the trading suspension, term business strategies. DuckDuckGo, Germany’s Ecosia
move by Lau and China Estates to billion (RM1.3 trillion) of debt. Its fate dragged down by unrealized losses in and French peers Qwant and
emerge from the shadow of its investment in Evergrande whose Chinese Estates’ former chairman Lilo said lawmakers should use
Evergrande, which is floundering due Lau has been a major backer of tech rules drafted by EU called
to a huge debt load and threatening Evergrande chairman Hui Ka Yan and the Digital Markets Act to
the Hong Kong company’s future. is a member of the so-called “poker ensure competition. – Reuters
club” of Hong Kong tycoons that
Formerly Evergrande’s second- includes Hui. – Reuters UK SCRAPS ACTION
AGAINST RYANAIR, BA
Asia’s richest man to launch 7-Eleven in India OVER REFUNDS

MUMBAI: Asia’s richest man Mukesh by family-owned “mom and pop” The first store will open on blocked a US$3.4 billion (RM14 LONDON: Britain’s competition
Ambani is set to open India’s first 7- outlets but oil-to-telecoms Saturday in a Mumbai suburb, billion) deal struck by Reliance to buy regulator has scrapped its
Eleven convenience store, as his conglomerate Reliance Industries followed by a “rapid rollout in key Future Group’s retail assets after action against Ryanair and
Reliance conglomerate boosts its added 1,500 new stores last year to neighbourhoods and commercial Amazon objected to it, claiming the British Airways (BA) over their
retail presence in the vast market of make a total of nearly 13,000. areas, across the Greater Mumbai deal amounted to breach of contract. failure to offer refunds to
1.3 billion people. cluster to start with”, Reliance said. passengers prevented from
“7-Eleven is among the most Based in Irving, Texas, 7-Eleven flying by Covid-19 restrictions,
Yesterday’s announcement of a iconic global brands in the Debt-ridden Future Retail, which operates or licenses more than 77,000 saying the legal position was
franchise agreement comes two days convenience retail landscape...(and) owns popular brands such as Big stores in 18 countries and regions, but unclear. The Competition and
after India’s second-largest will offer Indian customers greater Bazaar, said it was unable to “meet the has faced a delayed entry to the Markets Authority started
supermarket chain Future Retail convenience and choices within their target of opening stores and payment Indian market. action against the airlines in
terminated its 2019 deal with 7- own neighbourhoods,“ said Isha of franchisee fees” amid the June, saying passengers who
Eleven to open 1,000 stores. Ambani, director of Reliance Retail coronavirus pandemic. Shares in Reliance Industries were were legally unable to take
Ventures and Mukesh’s daughter. more than 1% higher in Mumbai flights booked in good faith
India’s retail sector is dominated India’s Supreme Court in August following the announcement. – AFP should have their money back.
But it said yesterday the law did
Indonesia passes major tax overhaul bill, VAT to rise next year not provide passengers with a
sufficiently clear right to a
JAKARTA: Indonesia’s parliament of planned tax hikes, with the The government has made some the measures to have a positive refund in such unusual
approved a law yesterday for one of economic recovery from the concessions from its original impact on long-term fiscal circumstances. – Reuters
the country’s most ambitious tax pandemic seen as still fragile. proposals. Initially, it had sought to sustainability, but he warned the
overhauls, including raising the raise VAT to 12% in one go and VAT hike would erode the THAILAND: ECONOMY
value added tax rate next year, a new The law calls for the VAT rate for proposed a minimum tax for loss- purchasing power of low income TO IMPROVE IN Q4
carbon tax and cancelling a planned sales of nearly all goods and services making companies suspected of tax earners, who are more sensitive to AFTER EASING OF CURBS
corporate tax cut. to be raised from 10% now to 11% avoidance. rising prices.
next April and to 12% by 2025, BANGKOK: Thailand’s economy
The law is aimed at optimising according to a copy reviewed by Some analysts said the measures The tax amnesty programme, should improve further in the
revenue collection and improving Reuters. should boost tax takes next year, which will run in the first half of next final quarter of this year thanks
tax compliance, after state coffers potentially reducing the fiscal deficit year, has also received criticism. to government support
took a big hit last year due to the It also scrapped a planned below the current official estimate of Opposition lawmakers said measures and September’s
Covid-19 pandemic, Law Minister corporate tax cut and introduced a 4.85% of GDP, and help authorities launching an amnesty while raising relaxation of coronavirus curbs,
Yasonna Laoly told parliament after higher income tax rate for wealthy narrow the gap further to under 3% the VAT rate was unfair, while a deputy prime minister told
the vote. individuals, a new carbon tax and a in 2023. economists said repeated amnesty businessmen yesterday. As the
new tax amnesty programme. programme could cause moral southeast Asian nation battles
But some business groups and Josua Pardede, Jakarta-based hazard. – Reuters its biggest outbreak that
analysts have questioned the timing Only one of nine political parties Bank Permata’s economist, expected prompted curbs in July and
opposed the passage in parliament. August, the government will
ensure sufficient vaccinations,
said Deputy Prime Minister
Supattanapong Punmeechaow,
who is in charge of economic
matters. – Reuters

322 Notices 13theSUN ON FRIDAY | OCTOBER 8, 2021
* SPORTS
IN THE MATTER OF THE COMPANIES
ACT, 2016 Fury promises to knockout Wilder

302 Jobs AND IN THE MATTER OF A FURIOUS Tyson Fury vowed to “Your legacy will be in tatters. “I’m in a great place, a great state
NICHE GROWTH SDN. BHD. knockout Deontay Wilder when the Torn to bits. Finished,“ he added of mind,”Wilder said.
DELIVERY Registration No. 200901014167 two rivals meet for the third time on during a particularly heated back-
Saturday (Sunday 2.30am Malaysian and-forth near the end of the event, “There’s nothing to prove at all.
PARTNERS WANTED (857235-V) time) in Las Vegas with the Briton’s which led organizers to call off a This right here in redemption,
Requirement: Licenced transporter. (In Members’ Voluntary Winding Up) WBC heavyweight title on the line. planned face-off for the cameras. retaliation and retribution.”
Task:
- Deliver newspaper to assigned locations within Klang Valley NOTICE OF RESOLUTION The undefeated Fury (30-0-1), Fury was particularly bothered by Wilder’s trainer Malik Scott said
- 5 delivery routes NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT at a who battled Wilder (42-1-1) to a Wilder’s claims that the “Gypsy King” the two have been working to
Members’ Meeting of Niche Growth Sdn. draw in 2018 before taking the belt cheated in their last meeting by expand the knockout artist’s toolbox
Average 70 drop-off points each Bhd. duly convened and held at Unit No. from the American 20 months ago, illegally tampering with his gloves while Fury’s trainer Sugar Hill
Working time : 3am - 7am 203, 2nd Floor, Block C, Damansara Intan, was the aggressor in yesterday’s ahead of the seventh-round Steward said their focus has been on
Interested parties may email us at [email protected] No. 1, Jalan SS 20/27, 47400 Petaling press conference, repeatedly stoppage. fine-tuning the “already exceptional”
or call 03 – 7784 6688 ext 110 (Encik Rosmie) Jaya, Selangor on 1st October, 2021, the berating the former champion. Fury.
following Special Resolution was duly Wilder, sporting a blood red track
322 Notices 322 Notices passed - “You’re a weak man and you’re suit with the words “Eye for an eye” The winner is expected to face
(a) That the Company be placed in getting knocked out,” said Fury, who written on it in Russian, appeared Oleksandr Usykget, who holds the
wore a colorful suit with a pattern of more relaxed, saying he had other three titles, for a chance to
members’ voluntary winding up; WBC belts on it at the MGM Grand “nothing to lose and everything to become the first undisputed
(b) That Mr. Kan Chee Jing of Unit No. Garden Arena. gain” in the fight. heavyweight champion since Lenox
Lewis 21 years ago. – Reuters
203, 2nd Floor, Block C, Damansara
NOTICE IN THE MATTER OF THE Intan, No. 1, Jalan SS 20/27, 47400 Mercedes goes
IN THE MATTER OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2016 COMPANIES ACT, 2016 Petaling Jaya, Selangor be appointed on the offensive
as the Liquidator of the Company for Wolff vowing to be ‘aggressive’ across remaining seven races
AND IN THE MATTER OF AND winding-up the Company’s affairs and MERCEDES boss Toto Wolff
ORION CORRIDOR SDN. BHD. IN THE MATTER OF distributing its assets either in cash or has fired a warning shot to record seventh world title. new engine for Hamilton, relegating
GOLDEN SCREEN in specie amongst the contributories; Red Bull ahead of the Like last year, rain is expected the seven-time world champion to the
[Company Registration INTERNATIONAL SDN. BHD. and Turkish Grand Prix, back of the grid in a hope to repeat
No: 201001042078 (926006-D)] Company Registration Number: (c) That unless caused by negligence across the weekend, with Saturday Verstappen’s heroics in Russia.
(In Members’ Voluntary Winding Up) 201001043476 (927404-M) of the Liquidator, the Liquidator be proving to be the worst of the three
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an Extraordinary indemnified by the Company against
General Meeting of the Company held at Level (IN MEMBER’S all costs, charges, losses, expenses
32, The Gardens South Tower, Mid Valley City, VOLUNTARY WINDING-UP) and liabilities incurred in or sustained
Lingkaran Syed Putra, 59200 Kuala Lumpur on NOTICE OF FINAL MEETING by him in the discharge of his duties as
the 06th day of October, 2021, the following NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Final Liquidator and in relation thereto.
resolutions was duly passed. Meeting of the member of the above- Yue Cheng Fei
“THAT the Company be and is hereby wound- mentioned Company will be conducted Director
up by way of voluntary winding-up pursuant to via video-conferencing on Friday, 12 Petaling Jaya
Section 439(1)(b) of the Companies Act 2016 November 2021 at 10.30 a.m. for the 8th October, 2021
(“Act”), AND THAT the appointed liquidator be and following purposes:-
is hereby authorised, under Section 456 of the Act, 1. To receive the Liquidator’s statement NOTICE TO CREDITORS
to exercise any power and duty specified under of accounts for the period from 30 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the
the Eleventh Schedule in a voluntary winding December 2020 to 12 November 2021, creditors of the abovenamed Company
up, AND THAT the appointed liquidator be and is showing the manner in which the which is being wound up voluntarily are
hereby authorised to distribute to the members of winding up has been conducted and required on or before 12th November, 2021
the Company in cash and/or in specie the surplus to receive any explanation thereon; and to send in their names and addresses with
assets of the Company as the appointed liquidator 2. To authorise the manner in which the particulars of their debts or claims and the
may determine, AND THAT the appointed liquidator books, accounts and documents of the names and addresses of their solicitors
be and is hereby authorised to take such steps, Company and of the Liquidator shall be (if any) to Mr. Kan Chee Jing of Unit No.
make such arrangements, do all such acts and disposed of. 203, 2nd Floor, Block C, Damansara Intan,
things and exercise such discretion in connection Loo Hin Lam No. 1, Jalan SS 20/27, 47400 Petaling
with, relating to or arising from the matters Liquidator Jaya, Selangor, the Liquidator of the said
contemplated herein, as he may from time to time Petaling Jaya Company and, if so required by notice in
consider fit, necessary, desirable or expedient to Dated: 8 October 2021 writing from the said Liquidator, are, by
give effects to such matters and this resolution. Notes: their solicitors or personally, to come in
THAT Mr Wong Heng Boon of Wisma Laxton, 9-3, 1. A member entitled to attend and vote and prove their said debts or claims at
Jalan Desa, Taman Desa, 58100 Kuala Lumpur, at the meeting is entitled to appoint a such time and place as shall be specified
be and is hereby appointed Liquidator of the proxy to attend and vote in his stead. in such notice or in default thereof they
Company for the purpose of such winding-up and A proxy need not be a member of the will be excluded from the benefit of any
that the remuneration of the said Liquidator is to Company. distribution made before such debts are
be agreed upon between the Liquidator and the 2. The instrument appointing a proxy must proved.
Directors of the Company.” be deposited at 12th Floor UBN Tower, Kan Chee Jing
Dated this 08th October 2021 10 Jalan P Ramlee, 50250 Kuala Lumpur Liquidator
Chua Seng Yong or by email to the Liquidator at info@ Petaling Jaya
Director info-search.com.my (to be followed by 8th October, 2021
Kuala Lumpur the original signed copy), not less than
48 hours before the time set for holding 322 Notices
NOTICE the meeting or any adjournment thereof.
IN THE MATTER OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2016 3. In accordance with the Section 327(2) vowing to be “aggressive” in the title days of track running. Mercedes chief Toto Wolff
Companies Act, the main venue of the fight between Lewis Hamilton and Showers are expected in the admitted to having some
AND IN THE MATTER OF Final Meeting shall be in Malaysia Max Verstappen with just seven races morning on race day, however “uncertainty” about the track, but has
ORION CORRIDOR SDN. BHD. where the Chairperson of the meeting remaining. conditions are expected to be better urged Hamilton to be “aggressive”
[Company Registration No: 201001042078 is present. The championship lead has ebbed than last year, with F1 admitting the despite also warning him this week
4. The login details of the meeting will be and flowed throughout the whole circuit’s surface has been hugely that he cannot afford to fail to finish a
(926006-D)] sent to the corporate representative/ season, with both drivers sharing the improved. race for the rest of the season.
(In Members’ Voluntary Winding Up) proxy after receipt of the relevant glory at different points throughout the If it does rain however, Mercedes “The final moments of the last race
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the creditors documents/confirmation appointing year. could opt to in Russia proved that anything can
of Orion Corridor Sdn. Bhd. which is being such person. But, thanks to a win during a take a happen in F1 and fortunes can change
voluntarily wound-up, are required on or before chaotic Russian Grand Prix, it’s in the blink of an eye,‘ he said.
07th November 2021 to send their names and currently Hamilton sat in the top spot, “This season is keeping all of us
addresses with particulars of their debts and with the Brit holding a slim two-point on our toes and that’s something
claims and the names and addresses of the advantage over Verstappen heading we’re enjoying immensely, but it
solicitors (if any) to the undersigned Liquidator into round 16 at Istanbul. also means we have to be aggressive
at Wisma Laxton, 9-3 Jalan Desa, Taman Desa, Last season, the Turkish Grand Prix with our approach to the season, in
58100 Kuala Lumpur, and if so required by notice was quite the spectacle due to the order to maximise the points
in writing from the Liquidator, or by their solicitors slippery tarmac, cold temperature and available.
or personally required to come in and prove their
said debts and claims at such time and place as
shall be specified in such notice, or in default
thereof they will be excluded from the benefit
of any distribution made before such debts and
claims are proved.
Dated this 08th October 2021
Wong Heng Boon
Liquidator
Kuala Lumpur

rain, and it was where Hamilton “That’s our focus for Turkey and
equalled Michael Schumacher’s beyond. I know Lewis, Valtteri
322 Notices 322 Notices (Bottas) and the entire team are fired

IN THE MATTER OF IN THE MATTER OF 322 Notices IN THE MATTER OF THE up for the battle that lies ahead, and
THE COMPANIES ACT 2016 THE COMPANIES ACT 2016 COMPANIES ACT, 2016 we look set for another exciting race
IN THE MATTER OF THE this weekend at Istanbul Park, where
AND AND COMPANIES ACT, 2016 and there are still many unknowns for us
IN THE MATTER OF IN THE MATTER OF IN THE MATTER OF because of the track surface and
DING KONG LING & SONS SDN BHD KEE MENG CHOOI SDN. BHD. AND ONG YIOK TEE HOLDINGS SDN. BHD. weather conditions in 2020.
Registration No.: [198301009562(104819-U)] IN THE MATTER OF Registration No:
198201003317 (83062-X) TRANSFORM SE SDN. BHD. 198001009465 (63249-K) “It’s an exciting track layout and a
(IN MEMBERS’ VOLUNTARY WINDING UP) (IN MEMBERS (In Members’ Voluntary Winding-Up) good one for racing, so I think we’ll
Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section VOLUNTARY WINDING UP) (Company At a General Meeting of the Company duly
439(2)(b) of the Companies Act 2016, that At a Members Meeting duly convened No. 200801004395 [805679-K] convened and held at Wisma Goshen, be in for another spectacular
the Resolutions set out below were duly and held at 7126 (1st Floor) Jalan (In Members’ Voluntary Liquidation) 2nd Floor, 60, 62 & 64 Jalan SS 22/21, twist in this brilliant F1
passed by the Members of the Company on Bagan Jermal, Taman Bintang, 12300 At a General Meeting of the Members Damansara Jaya, 47400 Petaling Jaya, season.” – Express
1 October 2021: Butterworth, Penang on the 1st day of of the abovenamed Company, duly Selangor Darul Ehsan on Thursday, 30th Newspapers
SPECIAL RESOLUTION - MEMBERS’ October 2021 the Special Resolutions convened and held at Suite 1, No. 25, day of September, 2021, the following
VOLUNTARY WINDING UP set below were duly passed : Jalan Meranti Merah, Melodies Garden, special resolutions were duly passed: Mercedes Boss
“That approval be and is hereby given for SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS 80250 Johor Bahru, Johor on 1st October 1. THAT, the Company will be liquidated by Toto Wolff
the Company to proceed with a members’ That the Company be wound-up 2021 at 11.00 am, the following Special way of Members’ Voluntary Winding Up.
voluntary winding up pursuant to Section voluntarily by way of a members Resolution was duly passed :- 2. THAT, Ms. Lam Lee San and Ms. Lee Yee All well with Maxwell
439(1)(b) of the Companies Act 2016.” voluntary liquidation pursuant to “That the Company be wound up Ching both of Wisma Goshen, 2nd Floor, ahead of World Cup
ORDINARY RESOLUTION - APPOINTMENT Section 439(1)(b) of the Companies voluntarily pursuant to Section 439(1)(b) 60, 62 & 64 Jalan SS 22/21, Damansara
OF LIQUIDATORS Act, 2016 and that MR. LIM SIN HIN of of the Companies Act, 2016 and that Mr. Jaya, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor AUSTRALIA head into the Few other batters in Australia’s
“That, subject to the passing of the aforesaid 7126 (1st Floor), Jalan Bagan Jermal, Cheam Tat Bu of c/o Suite 1, No. 25, Jalan Darul Ehsan be appointed as Joint Twenty20 World Cup with T20 squad are scoring runs, with
special resolution, pursuant to Section Taman Bintang, 12300 Butterworth, Meranti Merah, Melodies Garden, 80250 and Several Liquidators to act for the question marks over the form and opener David Warner dropped by
445(1) of the Companies Act 2016, Mr Cheai Penang be and is hereby appointed Johor Bahru, Johor be and is hereby purpose of winding-up the Company’s fitness of multiple players but Hyderabad, captain Aaron Finch
Weng Hoong of D-3-7, Greentown Square, as Liquidator for the purposes of appointed as Liquidator for the purpose of affairs and distributing its assets. have no such worries about Glenn recovering from knee surgery and
Jalan Dato’ Seri Ahmad Said, 30450 Ipoh, such winding up and the Liquidator such winding up with all powers given by 3. THAT, the said Liquidators be authorised Maxwell, who is enjoying a Steve Smith in and out of the
Perak Darul Ridzuan and Ms Benedette Lim be hereby authorised to distribute Section 456 of the Companies Act, 2016. to divide amongst the members in sparkling buildup in the Indian Delhi Capitals side.
Lang Siu of D-3-7, Greentown Square, Jalan surplus assets of the company in And that the Liquidator be indemnified by specie or kind, the whole or any part Premier League.
Dato’ Seri Ahmad Said, 30450 Ipoh, Perak cash, specie or in kind and to exercise the Company against all costs, charges, of the assets of the Company and may, “He looks to be hitting the ball
Darul Ridzuan be and are hereby appointed the powers of the Liquidator as set losses, expenses and liabilities incurred for such purpose, set such value as Maxwell has been Royal beautifully, he’s confident at the
as the Liquidators for the purpose of the out in Section 456 of the Companies in or sustained by him in the execution they deem fair upon any property to be Challengers Bangalore’s standout moment, and his backswing looks
aforesaid winding up at a remuneration to Act, 2016. and discharge of his duties as Liquidator divided as aforesaid and may determine batsman with 447 runs at a lofty really impressive,” Finch said of
be determined by the directors.” Dated this 8 October 2021 and in relation thereto.” how such division shall be carried out as strike rate of 146.55, and has Maxwell.
Lee Sien Fong KEE SIAK HAI NG NYET KENG (F) between the members. caught fire since the IPL’s
Secretary DIRECTOR Company Secretary Chang Wing Kit resumption in the United Arab “So, the thing I like is he’s
Ipoh Dated this 8th October 2021 Director Emirates. taking games deep, and as we
Date: 8 October 2021 IN THE MATTER OF Dated this 8th day of October, 2021. know, he’s as destructive as
IN THE MATTER OF THE COMPANIES ACT 2016 IN THE MATTER OF THE Maxwell’s blazing form bodes anyone in the world when he’s on.
THE COMPANIES ACT 2016 COMPANIES ACT, 2016 IN THE MATTER OF THE well for Australia’s hopes of a
AND COMPANIES ACT, 2016 maiden world T20 title and has “Just the nature of his game
AND IN THE MATTER OF AND helped clean the slate after a when he’s firing, his bowling is
IN THE MATTER OF KEE MENG CHOOI SDN. BHD. IN THE MATTER OF and disappointing 2020 IPL with really important, and he’s going to
DING KONG LING & SONS SDN BHD [198301009562(104819-U)] TRANSFORM SE SDN. BHD. IN THE MATTER OF Punjab Kings. be really important to the
Registration No.: (Company No. 200801004395 ONG YIOK TEE HOLDINGS SDN. BHD. structure of our team.”– Reuters
198201003317 (83062-X) (IN MEMBERS Registration No:
(IN MEMBERS’ VOLUNTARY WINDING UP) VOLUNTARY WINDING UP) [805679-K] 198001009465 (63249-K)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the creditors NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That the (In Members’ Voluntary Liquidation) (In Members’ Voluntary Winding-Up)
of the abovenamed Company which is being creditors of the above company NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the creditors
wound up voluntarily are required on or which is being wound up voluntarily NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the of the above Company are required to send
before 31 October 2021 to send their names are required on or before 8 November Creditors of the abovenamed Company, in their names and addresses and the
and addresses with particulars of their debts 2021 to send in their names and which is being voluntarily wound up, are particulars of their debts or claims and the
or claims and the names and addresses of addresses with particulars of their required on or before 9th November 2021 names and addresses of their solicitors (if
their solicitors (if any) to the undersigned debts and claims and the names to send in their names and addresses any), to the undersigned (the Liquidators of
Liquidators of the abovenamed Company; and addresses of their solicitors (if with particulars of their debts and claims, the said Company) at the belowmentioned
and if so required by notice in writing from any) to the undersigned Liquidator of and the names and addresses of their address by 5.00 p.m. on 9th day of
the Liquidators, either by their solicitors or 7126 (1st Floor) Jalan Bagan Jermal, solicitors (if any) to the undersigned November, 2021:-
personally to come in and prove their debts Taman Bintang, 12300 Butterworth, liquidator at Suite 1, No. 25, Jalan Meranti c/o Norvic Corporate Services Sdn. Bhd.
or claims at such time and place as shall be Penang and if so required by notice Merah, Melodies Garden, 80250 Johor Reg. No. 200201033104 (600769-D)
specified in such notice or in default thereof in writing by the said Liquidator or Bahru, Johor and if so required by notice Wisma Goshen, 2nd Floor
they will be excluded from the benefits of by their solicitors or personally are in writing from the said Liquidator, are, 60, 62 & 64 Jalan SS 22/21
any distribution made before such debts to come in and prove their said debts by their solicitors or personally, required
are proved or such priority is established or or claims at such time and place as to come in and prove their debts and Damansara Jaya
as the case may be, from objecting to such shall be specified in such notice, or in claims at such time and place as shall 47400 Petaling Jaya
distribution. default thereof they will be excluded be specified in such notice, or in default Selangor Darul Ehsan
Ipoh from the benefit of any distribution thereof, they will be excluded from the The creditors (either through their
Date: 8 October 2021 made before debts are proved. benefit of any distribution made before solicitors or personally) who do not
Cheai Weng Hoong Dated this 8 October 2021 such debts and claims are proved. file their debts and claims on or before
Benedette Lim Lang Siu LIM SIN HIN CHEAM TAT BU the specified date and time above will
Liquidators LIQUIDATOR Liquidator be excluded from the benefit of any
D-3-7, Greentown Square Dated this 8th October 2021 distribution made by Liquidators.
Jalan Dato’ Seri Ahmad Said Lam Lee San (f)
30450 Ipoh, Perak Darul Ridzuan Lee Yee Ching (f)
Liquidators
Dated this 8th day of October, 2021.

14 theSUN ON FRIDAY | OCTOBER 8, 2021 Werner under pressure
SPORTS … to maintain goal-scoring run for Germany

SHORTS GERMANY can edge closer to qualifying against Iceland boosted Werner’s record to 19 how you can improve, he’s always very positive,
Tsitsipas anticipates fewer for the 2022 World Cup by beating goals in 45 internationals. not just critical,” said Werner, who says Flick
bathroom breaks Romania in Hamburg tomorrow gives players the impression “that he wants to
(2.45am Malaysian time) with Chelsea Yet his tally of 14 goals in 60 games for work with you”.
STEFANOS TSITSIPAS, who came striker Timo Werner under pressure to maintain Chelsea is a poor return compared to the 95 he
under scrutiny at the US Open for the his goal-scoring run for the national team. scored in 159 matches for previous club RB Germany team director Oliver Bierhoff sees
timing and length of his mid-match Leipzig before last year’s transfer to Stamford time with the national team as a chance for
bathroom breaks, yesterday said the dry The Germans have struggled to find a reliable Bridge. Werner to “gain self-confidence and to show”
conditions in Indian Wells will mean striker since Miroslav Klose retired in 2014 after Chelsea coach Thomas Tuchel he is a reliable
fewer trips to the restroom. setting an all-time record of 16 goals at World Germany are on the verge of punching their goal-scorer.
Cup finals. ticket to next year’s World Cup in Qatar.
“It’s very dry here,”Tsitsipas said Bierhoff insists Flick “thinks the world of”
ahead of his first match at the “You need a killer instinct up front,” former They are four points clear at the top of their Werner, but the 25-year-old has to repay the
tournament in the Southern California Germany striker Mario Gomez told AFP qualifying group after winning their last three faith.
desert, where he is seeded second. subsidiary SID. games under Flick, beating Liechtenstein,
Armenia and Iceland by scoring 12 goals in the Flick can afford to have patience in Werner,
“That is good for me because I sweat “If you don’t have a robust centre-forward, process and conceding none. because Germany have not struggled to score in
less, which makes for less bathroom you have to think of other solutions,” Gomez recent games with Bayern Munich wingers Serge
breaks, which makes for less complaints. added, “and that’s what (Germany head coach) Wins over Romania in Hamburg and away to Gnabry and Leroy Sane in impressive form.
So a very good sign so far,” he said with Hansi Flick is doing.” North Macedonia next week could secure a
a smile. World Cup berth before November’s final In Gnabry, Sane, Jamal Musiala, Marco Reus
Werner has managed only two goals in eight qualifiers against Liechtenstein and Armenia. and Thomas Muller, Flick has “enough players in
The Greek unwillingly assumed the Chelsea games this season, but is on a good run attack who can score goals”, said Gomez.
role of villain at Flushing Meadows for Germany having hit the net in all three Werner arrived in the German camp after
when Briton Andy Murray accused him September internationals. scoring his first Premier League goal for Chelsea Werner predicts the German team “will have
of cheating over a lengthy trip to the since April in Saturday’s 3-1 win over no problems scoring in the long run”, but “we
bathroom at a critical point in their first- A clinically taken close-range goal against Southampton and eager to learn more from have to be aware that every chance counts” and,
round match, which Tsitsipas won. Liechtenstein, a tap-in against Armenia, and a Flick. for him, a dry spell for Germany is not an option.
scrappy effort which went in off the post late on – AFP
Tsitsipas insisted at the time that he “For me, it’s great that Hansi Flick clearly says
was innocent of wrongdoing since
there are no time limits on bathroom Ko ends ‘I’ve fallen off, to
breaks. two-year be completely
wait to honest’
An ATP Tour source last month told defend
Reuters that changes to the rules for first US BROOKS KOEPKA will leave the
bathroom breaks and on-court medical LPGA title grandstanding of The Match V to
timeouts were in the works. frenemy Bryson DeChambeau.
SECOND-RANKED Ko Jin-young has waited more than “I went shopping. I went to New York City. It was my
The world No. 3 also made headlines two years to defend her first US title at this week’s LPGA first time visiting there,” Ko said. The former world No. 1 is more
this summer when he said he would Founders Cup on a new course and date. focused on regaining his dominating
not receive the Covid-19 vaccine unless “I saw a lot of fancy stores. I went to a lot of good form after two injury-plagued years.
it was made mandatory by the ATP Tour, The 26-year-old South Korean captured the 2019 stores but a lot of things were out of stock so I couldn’t
prompting a rebuke from Greek Founders Cup at Arizona in March but the 2020 edition get anything. Koepka is still ranked No. 9 in the
government officials. was not staged due to Covid-19 and the event was world. He won the Waste
shifted to suburban New York and October for the 2021 “I was just window shopping. It was fun. I want to Management Phoenix Open earlier
Yesterday, Tsitsipas declined to say campaign. visit again at Christmas time.” this year to go along with runner-up
whether he has been vaccinated. finishes at the PGA Championship and
“In 2019, this tournament was my first time winning Ko comes to the Founders Cup off a runner-up effort the WGC event at The Concession
“I’m sorry but I’m not able to provide in the US, so it was really big for me and it had great at the ShopRite Classic and a triumph last month in before being part of the winning
any of my medical records,” he said. memories. Portland. United States team at the Ryder Cup.

Gauff urges Raducanu not to “I played really well in Arizona, so I’m happy to be “This course is like a major course,” Ko said. But the most recent of Koepka’s
focus on social media here. It has been two years, but yeah, I’m still happy.” “Everything is in perfect condition so it feels like a major four major titles came in 2019, before
and I’m defending, so it’s going to be a long week.” a string of injuries – including knee,
AMERICAN teenager Coco Gauff has Ko and world No. 1 Nelly Korda are among those hip and wrist ailments – led to highly
urged US Open champion Emma who will compete at Mountain Ridge Country Club in While Ko plans two play an LPGA event in two weeks inconsistent results.
Raducanu to be wary of social media West Caldwell, New Jersey. in South Korea, Korda will take a break until next
following the Briton's maiden Grand month’s two season-ending Florida tournaments. Koepka didn’t defend his US Open
Slam triumph at Flushing Meadows last Ko won her first LPGA title in South Korea in 2017 title last year and has 11 missed cuts
month. and her second in 2018 at Australia. Korda, the Tokyo Olympic champion, won her first and a pair of withdrawals to go with a
major title at June’s Women’s PGA Championship and few rehab stints in the past 24
Raducanu, who became the first Just two weeks after her Founders Cup title, she chases her seventh career LPGA title. months.
qualifier to win a major, has since captured her first major crown at the 2019 ANA
gained thousands of new followers on Inspiration and followed with another major at the She has rested a shoulder injury for a couple of In all, he has started only 34 events
social media, setting up an account on Evian Championship. weeks, setting down her clubs most of that time. since missing the cut at the Shriners
Chinese microblogging site Weibo to Hospitals for Children Open in 2019 at
keep in touch with fans in that country. Now Ko seeks her 10th career LPGA title and third of “Just overuse,” Korda said. “There were so many TPC Summerlin, where Koepka will
the year after taking advantage of the chance to make weeks, so much travel, so much luggage that I had to begin his 2021-22 season this week.
Gauff, who shot to fame as a 15- her first visit to New York City. get off the carousel that it was just overused and I
year-old when she reached the fourth needed to rest.” – AFP “I’ve fallen off, to be completely
round at Wimbledon in 2019, urged the honest,” Koepka said yesterday.
18-year-old Raducanu to take time
away from her phone. “I’ve fallen off of going to world No.
1, injuries, all this stuff, and I haven’t
“It is exciting when you get all the been where I expect myself to be.”
retweets, all the follows and all of that,
but it can be a bit overwhelming. At Koepka said before the Ryder Cup
least in my experience. That’s probably that he still thinks he can pass Tiger
what I wish I would’ve known, not to Woods’ mark of 15 majors. Despite
focus on social media,” said the world two frustrating years dealing with
No. 19. injuries, Koepka is confident he has
plenty of outstanding golf left in him.
“I put a time limit on my phone
because I thought I was spending too “Traditionally, 30 or 35 (years old) is
much time on it. From 8.30am to when guys have their prime out here
9.30pm I have limited access to apps,” and I’m just kind of starting that prime
Gauff added. at 31,” he said. – Field Level Media

Gauff and Raducanu will be in action INSIDE EDGE from England’s squad for the Twenty20 World Cup league table but their nail-biting victory effectively
this week at the BNP Paribas Open in Stokes looks set to miss Ashes in the United Arab Emirates and Oman, and now dashed any chance of Virat Kohli's Bangalore
Indian Wells, which returns after two looks likely to miss his second Ashes series. finishing second. RCB looked on course for an easy
years following the Covid-19 pandemic. ALL-ROUNDER Ben Stokes looks set to miss the win as Glenn Maxwell smashed 40 off 25 balls
Ashes series against Australia later this year after Sunrisers win final-ball thriller after captain Virat (5) and Dan Christian (1) failed
… as Konta salutes England’s cricket board (ECB) said yesterday he with the bat chasing a target of 142. But
teen sensation has undergone a second operation on a broken BHUVNESHWAR KUMAR kept his nerve with the Williamson's brilliant direct hit caught Maxwell out
index finger. “Stokes had two screws and scar final ball as Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Royal of the crease before Bhuvneshwar and Jason
FORMER British No. 1 Johanna Konta tissue removed from the index finger of his left Challengers Bangalore by four runs yesterday in Holder made a strong comeback, bowling the two
said she was amazed by US Open hand,” the ECB said in a statement. “He will now the Indian Premier League. Bhuvneshwar clinched last overs for 13 runs. Devdutt Padikkal scored 41
champion Emma Raducanu's undergo an intensive period of rehabilitation for the victory for his side after defending six runs off off 52 balls and Shahbaz Ahmed contributed a
achievement in New York and added the next four weeks under the supervision of the the final ball against AB de Villiers in a low-scoring quick 14 off 9 balls. But Kumar (1-25) held his
she does not expect anything to faze ECB’s medical team.” Stokes has been omitted thriller at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. nerve in the final over against De Villiers, who
her successor. Kane Williamson-led Hyderabad are bottom of the ended unbeaten on 19, and George Garton.

“I was watching in awe. She really
took it in her stride. I can imagine Emma
taking everything in her stride,” Konta,
who skipped Indian Wells with a groin
injury, told the BBC.

“She seems like someone who is
very poised and aware of why she is
doing what she is doing.

“She’s incredibly bright and I think
she applies that to her tennis as well.
She’s an impressive young girl.”

15theSUN ON FRIDAY | OCTOBER 8, 2021
* SPORTS

When Mourinho █ KARL MATCHETT Only a matter of time until
speaks, you listen: FORMER Liverpool, Manchester City and Solskjaer is sacked: Hamann
Abraham Germany midfielder Dietmar Hamann says
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar with Everton. experience and in Ronaldo they got one who
TAMMY ABRAHAM needed convincing. “I Solskjaer has been unable to improve the team’s “The one and only reason why Manchester knows the Premier League and I didn’t think it
think my mindset was that I wanted to be fortunes and believes he’ll be dismissed from his would take long to integrate him into the team.
in the Premier League and I wanted to post sooner rather than later. United are still in the title race and doing alright
stay here,” he says. in the Champions League is Cristiano Ronaldo,” “Now I believe the pressure on the manager
The Norwegian only signed a new contract Hamann told Sky Sports. will grow a lot. I believe it is a matter of when –
“I feel like it was home, being around with the club in July but has been criticised for not if – they sack him, because he has been there
London, being around England.” poor performances and in-game management “I don’t know where they would be without too long for you not to see any progression.
from the team this term, despite a big summer him or his goals. It is all patchwork.
He was nervous about the prospect of outlay to bring in Cristiano Ronaldo, Jadon “They still play the same football which is not
moving to a different country. He was Sancho and Raphael Varane. “Old Trafford, that used to be the Theatre of good to watch. That is not Manchester United. I
nervous about being so far away from his Dreams, now it is more like the Theatre of think there will be a change of manager soon.
mum’s cooking. A call from Jose Mourinho Hamann says that the only reason United Nightmares. Their performances are pathetic. At
can be very persuasive, though. remain in contention near the top is the the moment, they just don’t play good football. “Whether the new manager will be able to
goalscoring form of the Portuguese forward utilise their potential, we will have to see. But
“I picked up the phone and he was like: Ronaldo, who has five in five starts across “Jadon Sancho is way behind expectations, Solskjaer is not capable of that right now.” – The
‘Do you want to enjoy some sun or stay in Premier League and Champions League – but which I don’t understand. Independent
the rain?’” was left out of the line-up in the weekend draw
“With Varane they got a player with great
With that and the conversations that
followed, Abraham was gradually Show him the money
convinced to leave Chelsea, a club he had Plaudits mean nothing until Salah’s salary befits his talent
been part of since he was six years old,
and join Roma. █ TONY EVANS earning hundreds of thousands per week whinge in England” plaudits mean nothing if they are
not backed up with hard, cold cash.
When it is put to him that Mourinho RESPECT is cheap. There has been an that they are underpaid. It is not about money,
can be quite the salesman, he agrees. outpouring of it for Mohamed Salah though. It is about professional pride. FSG made a virtue of extending the contracts
“When he speaks you listen.” after his performance in Liverpool’s 2-2 Even in his own dressing-room, Salah is not of their core players over the summer. Salah’s is
draw against Manchester City on the top earner. That is madness. the last significant deal to be renegotiated.
Despite that initial trepidation, When he looks around the
Abraham is certain he has made the right Monday. Premier League there are There have been suggestions that he is
choice. Salah, for so long labelled a diver and a cheat, players who are demanding £500,000 (RM2.9m) a week but what
a lightweight, a collector of more chances than banking almost the forward’s representatives want is parity with
His first few weeks in Rome have goals, is getting the widespread praise he double the Liverpool the division’s best players.
brought four goals in his first 10 deserves. In his fifth season on Merseyside. After striker’s salary.
appearances and performances which winning two golden boots and racking up 134 All the “best Kevin De Bruyne is on about £380,000
suggest there are plenty more to come. goals. player (RM2.2m) per week. Salah is at the same level –
The 24-year-old is adapting quickly and The 29-year-old does not need anyone’s at least on the pitch.
already learning Italian. In a few months’ approval. He has a great sense of his own status.
time, he hopes to be fluent. The Egyptian is not the sort of person who With two years left on his contract and
concerns himself with what other people think. earning £200,000 (RM1.16m) per week, Salah
“I think I had to open my wings a bit The one place where Salah has never been can afford to sit tight to get what he wants.
and make a choice,” he says. “I chose Italy short of admirers is at Anfield. The Kop love
and would not change it.” him. So too do Fenway Sports Group There is potentially one last big move in his
(FSG). The owners have been in career and he is more than open to the
By opening those wings, Abraham is thrall to him for more than seven possibility.
back in the England set-up for the first years.
time in nearly a year. – The Independent They wanted to sign him The big problem is that the market for him
from Basel but a bit of is small but it exists. From FSG’s point of view,
SIDENETTING Brendan Rodgers paying the striker what he wants would
Ron has improved United’s jiggery-pokery led to destroy any semblance of a wage structure.
mentality, says Shaw Salah ending up at
Chelsea and in the One of the reasons Salah’s contribution to
CRISTIANO RONALDO’S return to hands of Jose Liverpool’s success has sometimes been
Manchester United has already had a Mourinho, the downgraded is that the turning point in the
positive effect on the mentality in arch doubter of
the dressing room, according to flair. team’s fortunes is generally considered to
defender Luke Shaw. The Portugal Where it be the arrival of Virgil van Dijk in January
international is the club’s leading matters, Salah 2018.
scorer with five goals in six matches has always But, as the famous saying once
since re-signing this summer. And been applied to another Liverpool
while United have had a mixed start surrounded superstar, Kevin Keegan, goes –
to the season, losing to Young Boys by believers. goals pay the rent. And
in the Champions League Aston Villa That they deliver trophies.
in the Premier League and West Ham doesn’t The owners
in the Carabao Cup, Shaw insists matter have a lot to
Ronaldo’s presence has been a much at weigh up.
positive one. “You know the star he all. His pay Respect is
is, what he has been doing over a cheque is a nice,
number of years, it is just reality readies are
unbelievable to be in a dressing check. b e t t e r.
room with him,” Shaw told BBC Radio Fans get Liverpool
5 Live. “You see the way he conducts angry when need to
himself, how professional he is. It’s the subject of stump up the
clear to me why he has been at the footballers’ cash. Money
top for so many years. His mentality wages is can’t buy love
is second to none. I think he has discussed. They but it’s the only
really improved that in and around are outraged when way to show you
the changing room.” men who are really care in
football. – The
Lingard targets 2022 WC Independent
Liverpool manager
JESSE LINGARD insists that missing Jurgen Klopp and
out on a place at Euro 2020 is driving forward Mohamed Salah.
him to earn a spot in Gareth
Southgate’s England squad at the Magpies’ Saudi-backed takeover nears completion
World Cup. Lingard will now have
ambitions of breaking into Ole A SAUDI takeover of English Premier League club by the BeoutQ network. reports in England suggesting the deal could get
Gunnar Solskjaer’s side before Newcastle edged closer yesterday with the Gulf No reaction was immediately available from the green light from the Premier League by the
earning a spot at the 2022 World state set to lift its ban on Qatar-based beIN Sports. end of the week.
Cup and not face the same Saudi officials.
disappointment as this summer. “Yes, The broadcaster, which holds the rights to the Riyadh denied any involvement with BeoutQ, The takeover could transform the fortunes of
it gives you more hunger and Premier League in the Middle East and North the Magpies, who have not won a major trophy
motivation to be playing in the Africa (MENA), was banned by Saudi Arabia in but its failure to take action against the channel since 1969.
biggest of tournaments and games,” 2017 at the start of a diplomatic and transport was a key reason for the Premier League’s
he replied when asked if missing out blockade of Qatar which ended in January. decision last year to effectively block a £300 Manchester City have won five Premier
on England’s run to the final of Euro million (RM1.75b) Saudi bid for Newcastle. League titles in the last 10 years thanks to the
2020 drove him on. “It’s always hard. “Saudi Arabia’s 4.5-year illegal ban on beIN is backing of Abu Dhabi-based owners.
Considering where I was for a period going to be reversed,” a source close to the A Competition Appeals Tribunal last week
of time, not playing as much and not matter told AFP. heard that the League was “improperly Fans have long protested against current
in the England squad, to get into the influenced” by English top-flight clubs and beIN owner Mike Ashley, who bought the club in 2007,
33 man squad shows what you can The source added that Riyadh was seeking to in making its decision. for a lack of investment. Newcastle sit second
do with hard work and belief.” settle Qatar’s US$1 billion (RM4.2b) arbitration bottom of the Premier League with no wins from
claim over pirate broadcasts to Saudi audiences An arbitration hearing has been set for their opening seven games of the season. – AFP
January, but it may no longer be necessary with

QUOTE OF THE DAY

The final moments of the last race in

Russia proved that anything can happen

in F1 and fortunes can change in the blink of an eye.

This season is keeping all of us on our toes and

that’s something we’re enjoying immensely, but it

also means we have to be aggressive with our

FRIDAY • OCTOBER 8, 2021 approach.” Mercedes boss Toto Wolff

A star is born Champions City
emerge from brutal
week unscratched

Gavi gives glimpse of Spain’s future with debut showing █ MARK CRITCHLEY
MIDFIELDER Gavi became WIN, LOSE, DRAW. It is the definition of “a mixed bag of
Spain’s youngest ever Italy’s Manuel Locatelli (left) results”, but Manchester City have come through what is
international in yesterday’s fights for the ball with Spain’s likely to be remembered as the most challenging week of
Nations League semifinal victory Pablo Gavi during the Nations their entire season, and they are not ending it with mixed
over Italy and immediately showed why League semifinal match at the feelings.
coach Luis Enrique had the faith to throw San Siro stadium in Milan
him into the side at 17 years and 62 days old. yesterday. – AFPPIX Pep Guardiola declared himself “happier than ever” with
Despite having made only three starts for match,” Mancini said. the way that his players are performing before the trip to
his club Barcelona, Enrique opted to start “They could have put this situation aside Anfield early this week and, despite only coming away with
Gavi in a three-man midfield against the for one night and whistle when it comes to a a point, the smile he wore after the final whistle looked a
European champions at the San Siro. PSG-Milan game. Italy is Italy, and comes little wider.
Up against the likes of Marco Verratti and above everything else.”
Jorginho, Gavi showed no signs of being “On Bonucci’s red card, it was careless To understand why, it is worth considering the position
overawed, producing a debut of rare because it was a balanced game against that Guardiola and his players found themselves in a
confidence in the 2-1 win that set up a final Spain and it’s a regret because we were in the fortnight ago, just before this run of three away games
against Belgium or France on Sunday match,” Mancini said. against arguably the other three best teams in Europe.
(Mon 2.45am Malaysian time). “I do not blame the defeat on anything,
Composed on the ball, confident but the red card affected the match,” he The Premier League season was only five games old but
throughout and always looking to bring added. – AFP/Reuters City had dropped points twice, Guardiola himself was at
Spain’s attacking players into the game, loggerheads with his own fans, and the failure to sign a
Gavi’s performance left his coach centre-forward was an easy stick to beat his side with at any
purring. relevant opportunity.
“We already talked about how he is an
unusual case,” said Luis Enrique. Then, their status as pre-season title favourites appeared
“He is playing like in the backyard of his to be slipping away. Now, anyone confidently stating that
house. It is a pleasure to see a player with Chelsea, Liverpool or City will finish top of the pile come
this quality and personality. May is either brave or, more likely, foolish.
“He is the future of the national
team like many other players but This could be one of the closest and highest-quality title
he also showed he is part of the races we have witnessed in years and the first in a long time
present.” with at least three genuine contenders.
The teenager broke a
record that had stood for Granted, Chelsea remain top – and lead City by two
85 years – Athletic points – but were outplayed at Stamford Bridge last week
Bilbao’s Angel Zubieta and have in general had their weaknesses exposed of late,
had made his debut perhaps for the first time since Thomas Tuchel’s
for Spain in April, appointment.
1936 at the age of 17
years and 284 days in a Liverpool, meanwhile, have moments where they look
game against close to their pre-pandemic best of a couple of years ago,
Czechoslovakia. but they have now dropped points against both of their
“Nothing too much for closest challengers at Anfield and have to visit both.
him, he has the personality
and quality to play at this level,” Compare that with City’s position, after coming through
said Luis Enrique, who had faced possibly the toughest three-match run in European football.
criticism from the Spanish press over his
squad selection. Seven games into their title defence, they have played
“The game played out beautifully for us four of last season’s top seven away from home, including
but that was a match of two rivals going at it trips to Stamford Bridge and Anfield; 14 points is not a
hammer and tongs with their best strengths perfect return but it is more than acceptable.
on show,” he said.
“My team looked dangerous throughout, For much of this opening run, they were without Phil
we pressed well and I’m pretty happy. Foden – a constant threat and named joint man of the
“With only a session-and-a-half of match at Anfield – and their creator-in-chief Kevin De
training behind us this wasn’t easy but the Bruyne.
players’ attitude was sensational.”
Ferran Torres brace ended Italy’s world And in each instalment of the past week’s trilogy of
record unbeaten run at 37 matches in front of games against Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool,
their own fans.
Torres struck twice in the first half before City have played well.
Lorenzo Pellegrini pulled a goal back with Only well enough to win once, yes, but try to tell
seven minutes left but the European
champions failed to complete what would Guardiola that there was room for improvement in any
have been a memorable comeback after a of their performances. To him, even the defeat in Paris
spirited second-half performance with 10 was a source of pride.
men. “I always believed in my career that the way a
Italy had to play over half the match with team loses games is the way you show you are a great
one man fewer after Leonardo Bonucci was team,” he said. “The way we lost in Paris showed me
sent off in the 42nd minute for picking up a despite the defeat and allows us to we were a good team.”
second yellow card for elbowing Sergio understand that we are truly a great team.” Guardiola felt exactly the same about this Anfield
Busquets in the face during an aerial result.
challenge. The San Siro crowd proved to be more of “Why be disappointed when the team played
“The first half could have easily finished a hindrance than a help at times as the way it played?”
1-1… It’s a shame because we would have goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma was There is an obvious answer to that
stayed with 11 men were it not for an error loudly booed with every touch. question – “because, Pep, you did not win” –
which you can’t commit at this level,” Italy but then, there is very little any team can do
coach Roberto Mancini told RAI. The goalkeeper became an unpopular when up against Mohamed Salah in this
“It is better for it to come tonight than in figure among AC Milan fans after refusing to type of form.
the final of the Euros or the World Cup. sign a new contract and leaving the club to It is not yet clear quite how good this
“But this game makes us even stronger join Paris St Germain on a free transfer in sixth edition of Guardiola-era City is, and
July. their persistent profligacy in front of goal
is a concern, but even his very best may
“Italy were playing and it was not a club have struggled to come out of this set
of three games with three creditable
performances.
By earning one win, one draw and
one defeat that is unlikely to matter in
the grand scheme of things, they have
emerged from this run against three
immediate rivals for domestic and
European honours unscathed.
And in a worrying development for
those immediate rivals, they look stronger
for it. – The Independent

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