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No. 8056 PP 2644/12/2012 (031195) www.thesundaily.my 2‘M’sia needs better

waste management’

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3Call to reduce

number of cars

DEARER FOOD ... A worker of a nasi

kandar restaurant in George Town with the popular
Malaysian dish. A survey around the city yesterday
showed many eateries have raised the prices of
their food by 10% to 30%. – BERNAMAPIX

Spy in
many
guises

oMalware and utilised without care can prove to be a ransom,” Mohan, hundred ringgit. Without these, a perpetrator
planted in portable costly lesson for unsuspecting users. who specialises in can penetrate and sit somewhere in your
media devices high-tech cybersecurity computer watching every move you make and
perfect tool for “Never use a thumb drive or any other systems, told theSun. pilfering stored data.
data thieves, portable media device without knowing its Another new device that appears
scammers: origins. This includes plugging charging cables like a harmless charging cable for “Malware is everywhere and comes in many
Cybersecurity into your computer or cellphone. cellphones but is the perfect tool for data thieves forms such as cookies that are planted in
expert is an O-MG cable. portable devices. Always scan these devices for
“A bug or virus planted in it can do immense He said the cable has a built-in chip that can malware before using them,” Mohan said
█ BY CHARLES RAMENDRAN damage to one’s computer or a whole network be installed with a key-logger, that is capable of during the Anti-Scam Campaign launched by
of computer systems. recording everything one types, including police in Johor Baru recently.
[email protected] usernames and passwords.
ETALING JAYA: That cheap but “latest” “A hacker or data thief can steal confidential Mohan said the O-MG cable can be At the event, Honeywell Engineering, which
high-tech thumb drive that you information. They can also hijack and take full programmed to create a WiFi hotspot from is a strategic partner in the police campaign,
purchased from an unauthorised control of the systems, often demanding a hefty within, and send the data it has extracted introduced several sophisticated cybersecurity
dealer may just be your undoing, a from a cellphone or computer to a hacker equipment that can detect and “sterilise”
cybersecurity expert has warned. controlling it. portable media devices that carry malicious
“Often, computer users may overlook the software that is detrimental to computer
“Advancements in the development of installation of anti-virus software to save a few networks, especially those in companies and
portable media devices such as thumb drives organisations.
and data or charging cables are making these
gadgets the perfect tool for data thieves and Mohan said companies and organisations,
scammers,” said Honeywell Engineering Sdn which are often targets of phishing attacks,
Bhd Asia-Pacific operations director Mohan should invest in the best cybersecurity
Vathumalai. equipment to safeguard operations.

Devices obtained from unreputable sources “Phishing remains the number one threat,
followed by threats from USB or portable media
devices. A multi-million ringgit company can
end up seeing its operations halted by hackers.
Recovery can often be a tedious process,”
he said.

Mohan also did not discount the possibility
of data thieves or scammers distributing free
thumb drives to access computers when the
device is plugged in.

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Raja of Perlis chairs Conference of Rulers King awards
scholarships
KUALA LUMPUR: The Raja of The King helping Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin (right) to plant the tree on the grounds of Istana Negara. – BERNAMAPIX to 12 students
Perlis Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin
Putra Jamalullail chaired the 259th KUALA LUMPUR: The Yang
Meeting of the Conference of di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan
Rulers at Istana Negara yesterday. Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa
Billah Shah awarded the Yang
Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin then di-Pertuan Agong Scholarship to
planted a Keriang tree on the 12 recipients at Istana Negara
grounds of Istana Negara to yesterday.
symbolise his chairing of the
meeting in the presence of the Eight of the recipients were
Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan awarded the scholarship to pursue
Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa doctorate studies and the rest for
Billah Shah. Master’s degree programmes. Two
of them will pursue their studies
The two-day meeting is being abroad, while the rest at research
attended by all Malay Rulers except universities in the country.
those of Kelantan, Pahang and
Johor. Since its introduction in 2006, a
total of 187 individuals have
Also in attendance are the Yang received the Yang di-Pertuan
di-Pertua Negri of Penang, Agong Scholarship to pursue their
Malacca, Sabah and Sarawak. studies in the fields of Science and
Technology, Economics, Law and
All the Malay Rulers are Islamic Finance.
accompanied by their respective
mentris besar while the Yang Also present at the event were
di-Pertua Negri are accompanied Public Service Department
by their respective chief ministers, Director-General Datuk Seri Mohd
except for the Yang di-Pertua Negri Shafiq Abdullah and Deputy
of Sarawak, who is accompanied by Director-General (Development)
the deputy premier. Datuk Dr Zulkapli Mohamed.
– Bernama
The last meeting of the
Conference of Rulers was held on
March 9 and 10, chaired by the
Sultan of Terengganu Sultan Mizan
Zainal Abidin. – Bernama

Affordable Nation needs better waste
housing high management, says expert
on agenda:
Minister █ BY SHIVANI SUPRAMANI o Data shows Malaysia generates about issues, particularly public and
[email protected] 38,699 tonnes of garbage every day, or about industrial participation are of
KATOWICE (Poland): Adequate and PETALING JAYA: How well do 1.17kg per person concern.
affordable housing programmes in Malaysians manage waste? This “The lack of active
Malaysia have been established and question is crucial as Malaysia involvement could be traced to,
prioritised since the ’70s, and they remain generates about 38,699 tonnes of among others, motivational and
high on the country’s agenda, said solid waste every day or about enforcement challenges.
Malaysia’s Housing and Local Government 1.17kg per person. Education is the only viable
Minister Datuk Seri Reezal Merican Naina decomposition), and four are Theng said mainstreaming solution.”
Merican. According to a media report residual waste landfills. waste management is important, He added that applying the
on waste collection data, in 2019 “More than 85% are still and the government should 3R method (reduce, reuse,
At a ministerial round table of the 11th the country generated about considered open dumping and introduce a more stringent recycle) at all levels from
World Urban Forum here on Tuesday, 37,462 tonnes of waste daily. less than 15% are sanitary dump approach to control waste individual to government and
Reezal Merican said Malaysia’s National This rose to 38,081 tonnes in sites. To me, these numbers generators. corporate sectors would be the
Affordable Housing Policy would see about 2020 and 38,699 tonnes in 2021. reflect how we are lacking when best bet.
500,000 affordable houses being built by This year it is expected to rise to it comes to disposal.” “Awareness is important but Ecotourism and Conservation
2025. 39,936 tonnes. He added that on the bright attitude change is vital among Society of Malaysia chief
side, recycling numbers have Malaysians who always take executive officer Andrew
He added that the ministry had Environment and waste increased from about 5% to an things for granted.” Sebastian said Malaysians are
established a committee on Nov 17 to management specialist Dr estimated 30%. not managing their waste well.
coordinate the building of 500,000 units of Theng Lee Chong believes waste “Long-term impacts depend Theng added that many “We see a lot of evidence of
affordable housing under the 12th Malaysia management in Malaysia should on what types of waste we have scavengers are still found at most poor waste management by
Plan from 2021 to 2025. be seen from different angles. in our landfills. Biodegradable landfill sites, especially open people everyday. For example,
waste will eventually dumps. there are those who throw
He said the committee would monitor “In terms of coverage and decompose. However, non- rubbish out of their cars or leave
housing supply by 15 housing provision collection, we are doing quite biodegradable waste, such as “It is such a pity that when we behind lots of trash after picnic
agencies as well as the ministry, state well. However, when it comes to one-time-use plastics will are moving towards the status of sessions or beach visits. We also
governments and the private sector. disposal, we are not doing a remain for years to come. a developed country, scavengers do not manage our waste well in
good job. We still use landfills as “There is also the worry about are still salvaging recyclables at our households.
Reezal Merican said the Home our most common disposal leachate pollution. Leachate that dumpsters for a living. Truly a “When this happens, we see
Ownership Programme, which was method,” he said. escapes from a landfill can sad and inconvenient ‘behind waste ending up in drains, rivers
spearheaded by his ministry, is guided by contaminate groundwater, the scene’ truth.” and even the ocean. The small
five fundamental principles – availability, It was reported in October surface waters and soil, amounts of plastic waste thrown
affordability, accessibility to financing, 2021 that there are 141 solid potentially polluting the Ecoknights vice-president on roads, clog drains and
quality, and liveability. waste landfills in Malaysia. Of environment and harming Amlir Ayat said the government eventually contribute to flash
these, 116 are open dump sites, human health.” has a good waste management floods.”
He said to ensure sustainability and 21 are sanitary landfills (which framework at the federal and
inclusive urbanisation, Malaysia had are engineered with anti- state levels.
introduced and implemented pollution features to allow safe
environmental and social policies that He said at the
transcend national, sub-national and local implementation phase, several
levels.
‘M’sia, Australia can cooperate to overcome common challenges’
“They include the National Urbanisation
Policy, which was formulated in 2006 to KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia ensure that the vaccines reach 80% of wheat imports. politicians and members of the
help local governments set the direction for and Australia can work together hard-to-reach populations in “There is much more we can diplomatic corps.
urban planning and growth in Malaysia. to overcome common challenges Malaysia.
in food security, health and do, and I note that Australia and Wong added that both
“We envision a ‘liveable’ Malaysia that Covid-19 pandemic recovery The newly sworn-in minister, Malaysia have committed to countries should modernise trade
progresses economically while allowing the efforts, said Australia’s Foreign who hails from Sabah, also said begin preparatory work on a ties to exploit opportunities in the
environment to thrive and Malaysians to Minister Penny Wong. two-way trade between Malaysia general review of the Malaysia digital economy, and address
prosper.” Wong, who is on a three-day and Australia in agriculture, Australia Free Trade Agreement,” cybersecurity challenges.
official visit to Malaysia, said the fisheries and forestry was valued she said during a networking
Reezal Merican said tackling urban pharmaceutical regulation at over A$2 billion (RM6 billion) brunch with representatives of She said Australia’s trade
poverty is an uphill battle and efforts to agencies of both countries have and has enormous potential for government, business and civil agency, Austrade is working with
address it go beyond economic been working together on Covid growth. society. the Malaysian Digital Economy
development. vaccine regulations, with Corporation to promote research
Australia funding the efforts to “We supply more than 10% of Also present were Bernama collaboration, capacity building
“It includes elevating the well-being and Malaysia’s dairy, more than a chairman Senator Datuk Ras and technology exchange.
quality of life of lower-income groups. quarter of its meat imports and Adiba Mohd Radzi, local – Bernama
Access to education, health, public
transport, better living standards and
higher incomes are key dimensions of the
nation’s Multi-Dimensional Poverty Index.”
– Bernama

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‘No issue with Apandi as task force chairman’

KUALA LUMPUR: Any objection to Tan Sri regarding the Cabinet’s decision on Oct 29 that Apandi was still its chairman. “The task force has been carrying out its
Mohamed Apandi Ali’s appointment as last year to appoint Mohamed Apandi. “Tun (Dr Mahathir Mohamad) was well duties for seven months and will continue
chairman of a special task force to review until the completion of the interim and
laws relating to sovereignty over Pulau Batu Wan Junaidi was commenting on former aware of the appointment of the task force final reports. It is also preparing follow-up
Puteh (Pedra Branca), Middle Rocks and prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s chairman and he could have turned down action.
South Ledge should have been raised and decision not to continue with the witness the invitation to attend the session,”
brought to government’s attention earlier, interview session with the task force Wan Junaidi said in a statement. “It is impossible for me to act arbitrarily
said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Sub-Committee on Tort of Misfeasance at the without any justification to remove
Department (Parliament and Law) Datuk Attorney-General’s Chambers yesterday. He added that Mahathir’s decision not to Mohamed Apandi as the task force chairman
Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar. participate was disappointing and shocking when the decision on his appointment was
It was reported that Mahathir had arrived to the panel of interviewers, and the task made by the Cabinet,” Wan Junaidi said.
He added that no issues had arisen for the interview, but declined to proceed force was deprived of the input that the – Bernama
and decided to leave as soon as he found out former premier could have provided.

BN convention will Call to reduce number of cars
strengthen party,
says chairman o Removing sales tax exemption for vehicles right move population from major city centres.
to ease traffic congestion, pollution: Expert Maybank Investment Bank group chief
KOTA KINABALU: Some 5,000 delegates
are expected to attend the Sabah Barisan █ BY MUHAMMAD YUSRY congestion and air pollution. But the economist, Suhaimi Ilias said it was better to
Nasional (BN) Convention that is [email protected] government must also invest in efficient and focus on incentivising environmentally-
scheduled to be held at the International PETALING JAYA: Efforts should be made to reliable public transport,” Kuperan said. friendly vehicles such as hybrid and electric
Technology and Commercial Centre in reduce private vehicle ownership, especially vehicles, by reviewing the blanket sales tax
Penampang on Saturday, said state BN in light of the exemption on vehicle sales tax “Removing the exemption is a move in the discounts and fuel subsidies, as well as capital
chairman Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin. ending on June 30, said Universiti Utara right direction.” expenditure for related infrastructure such as
Malaysia professor of economics Prof Dr K. charging stations.
He said the convention would be a Kuperan Viswanathan. He added that private vehicle prices were
platform to strengthen the party’s already high, and yet people were still buying “Look at proactive policies for the long-
solidarity and boost the unity of the He said government earnings from the them. term, and not short-term impact or reaction.
coalition that contributed to the formation reimposition of vehicle sales tax, that was Otherwise, there is no point in talking about
of the Sabah government after the 2020 suspended during the Covid-19 pandemic, “High prices are not a deterrent for climate change, sustainability and reducing
state election. should be used to improve public transport, Malaysians. Most buy private vehicles carbon emissions.
especially for the B40 and M40 groups who because public transport is still very poor in
Bung Moktar, who is also Sabah deputy mainly use buses and intercity trains. terms of being efficient or reliable. Soon, given “Revenue from the auto industry and fuel
chief minister, said although BN consists of the low growth in incomes and wages, most subsidy savings must be channelled to
just four components, namely Umno, On June 20, Finance Minister Tengku young people will not be able to buy cars. improving public transport services and
MCA, MIC and Parti Bersatu Rakyat Zafrul Abdul Aziz said since the exemption infrastructure,” he said.
Sabaah, the coalition needs to take the was introduced on June 15, 2020, a total of “More old and used cars will be on the
approach of bridging the leadership and 868,422 vehicles have been sold, with roads in the years to come. Our economic However, car salesman Abdul Majid Mohd
uniting the machinery at all levels before exemption of sales tax amounting to RM4.7 growth in the next few years will be less than Ali suggested the government look into giving
facing the 15th general election (GE15). billion. 5%, making it impossible for many young the exemption to the B40 group and those
people to own new cars.” who have just started working.
“The convention is likely the last “There are too many private vehicles and
meeting before GE15, which is expected to efforts must be made to discourage car Kuperan said there was no other viable “The B40 group sees a car as something
be the most intense in the history of ownership. Doing so will help reduce traffic alternative than to reinvest in public transport that is needed for daily travel. Vehicles below
elections in Malaysia. BN members, infrastructure, while economic planning RM50,000 should be exempted from tax since
especially those attending the convention, should be focused on decentralisation of they are buying affordable vehicles to travel to
should take advantage of this convention. services and industrialisation to disperse the work and for their daily needs. If there is still
the need to tax them, maybe the government
“Discuss relevant issues to strengthen can consider reducing it just for this group,”
the party’s struggle, look honestly at all BN he added.
plans in preparing for GE15,” he said in a
statement yesterday.

Bung Moktar, who is also Sabah Umno
Liaison Committee chairman, said BN
president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi
is scheduled to close the convention.

BN deputy chairman Datuk Seri
Mohamad Hasan is expected to attend the
convention, while former prime minister
and BN advisory board chairman Datuk
Seri Najib Abdul Razak is slated to present
a talk. – Bertnama

Minister: PM’s Some 870,000 vehicles have been sold nationwide since introduction of the sales tax exemption on June 15, 2020. – MASRY CHE ANI/THESUN
focus on welfare
of people Warning on fake haj packages

KUALA LUMPUR: The government led by KUALA LUMPUR: Muslims in the country have “The furada visa is not issued by Tabung Haji. A previous report by Bernama stated that
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri been advised to be cautious about offers of Verify first, if offered furada visa. Make sure that based on an online survey, there were a number
Yaakob has always focused on efforts to furada visas to perform the haj pilgrimage. the visa is genuine and there is a flight and of promotions by unscrupulous parties offering
help the people, especially during the accommodation before leaving,” he said. haj packages on furada visas.
currently challenging economic situation, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department
said Minister in the Prime Minister’s (Religious Affairs) Datuk Idris Ahmad said there The furada visa is a haj visa that is obtained by The packages offered cost from RM38,000 to
Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Idris were irresponsible parties offering fake haj dealing directly with the Saudi Arabian Embassy RM56,000, with advance payment of RM15,000
Ahmad. packages. and does not involve the haj quota of a country. for visa arrangements. – Bernama

He said issues other than those that
involved the interests of the people,
including the 15th general election (GE15),
were never brought up for discussion by
the prime minister when chairing Cabinet
meetings.

“At such meetings, the focus was on how
to help the people, how to provide
assistance and whether it should be done
through subsidies or discounted sales
programmes. That was what we always
discussed and the prime minister wants the
focus to be on that.”

Idris said during the current economic
situation, all political leaders should refrain
from getting involved in power struggles.

“As leaders, we must be facilitators to
the people. When there is a power
struggle, the people are the victims,”
he added.

He also called on all political leaders in
the country to place the interests of the
people before their own agenda.
– Bernama

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Lack of action against violators of no smoking rule at workplace

KUALA LUMPUR: Raihana (not her the office. and ineffective. Convention on Tobacco Control welfare at work of all employees”.
real name) can barely breathe in Her attempts to get her company’s Officers from the Health Ministry report. Michael Cheah, an employment
her office.
Human Resource Department have occasionally raided offices with Malaysia made smoking in law and industrial relations lawyer,
Like many others in Malaysia, the involved without risking her job have central air-conditioning systems and workplaces with centralised said smoking posed a health risk
40-year-old caught Covid-19 in failed so far. fined workers who were caught air-conditioning an offence under to others, which meant employees
February during the Omicron spike, smoking, although such raids were the Control of Tobacco Product were entitled to legal action under
when cases were reaching almost “One of my colleagues had to go to few and far between. Regulations, which came into effect OSHA.
30,000 daily for over a month. the extent of asking to work from on July 21, 2010.
home because he was too sensitive to There are some 4.8 million “There must not be any risk to the
As an asthma sufferer, the biggest the cigarette smoke.” smokers in Malaysia, most of them On top of that, Section 15(1) of the person’s health or safety, and the
misery for her and her colleagues – men. Almost half of the male Occupational Safety and Health Act place that the person is working in
many of whom had also suffered a While Malaysia has made strides population in Malaysia smoke, (OSHA) 1994 also mandates must be adequate for their welfare
bout of Covid-19 – is their boss, in creating healthier and safer according to Malaysia’s 2020 World employers “to ensure, so far as is when they are carrying out their
who insists on chain-smoking in spaces for employees and the public, Health Organisation Framework practicable, the safety, health and duties,” he said. – Bernama
enforcement have been sporadic

528 complaints Eight-year-old defies odds
against bogus to lead normal life
dentists: MoH
o Boy born with hydrocephalus and spina
KUALA NERUS: The Health Ministry bifida had to undergo four corrective
received a total of 528 complaints on surgeries before his first birthday
illegal dental practitioners throughout
the country from 2017 to 2021. █ BY ELLY FAZANIZA “I had to take a month’s unpaid Norkhairina takes Irham for walks on the beach on weekends to strengthen his
[email protected] leave during his first year. Luckily, muscles.
Health senior director (Dental PETALING JAYA: Eight-year-old my husband and our families were
Health), Dr Noormi Othman said of the Muhammad Irham Itqan Shaiful so supportive,” she said. around easier, although he still on the beach during the weekends
complaints, 377 or 71.4% involved fake Azli was born with hydrocephalus needs to practise. I was speechless to strengthen his muscles.
braces; 58 or 11% on dental veneers and spina bifida. He had Irham had trouble while when I saw his progress because
(crowns) and 93 or 17.6% on undergone four surgeries to relieve feeding too. some specialists told us that he “Irham dreams of being a
dentures, tooth extraction and teeth the pressure on his brain and close would never walk. His father is fireman or footballer. He has come a
whitening. the opening in the lower part of his “He would vomit when he creative and we exercise by walking long way, so it is not an impossible
spinal canal even before his first could not swallow. We had to dream,” Norkhairina said.
“The number of complaints rose birthday. switch between breastfeeding and
between 2017 and 2019 but decreased formula milk to ensure he had the
during the 2020-2021 period. The Irham’s mother, Norkhairina Sh proper nutrients.
drop may be due to increasing public Ab Hamid, said she learnt of his
awareness of bogus dentists or condition while pregnant at 30 “At 10 months, he experienced
enforcement of the movement control weeks. crossed-eyes because his shunt
order, which restricted their activities. was blocked. He also had a seizure
“My doctor said he could detect as he was being prepared for his
“However, we are concerned that Irham’s swollen head. It was later final surgery. All the while, my
the transition to the endemic phase that we discovered he had spina husband was calm. He would say:
will see their activities rising again,” bifida too,” she told theSun. ‘Let us just follow the doctors’
she said, adding that Kuala Lumpur advice and monitor his progress.’”
and Selangor recorded the highest She then decided to search the
number of complaints. internet for more information on The final obstacle was for Irham
spina bifida. to learn to walk.
Earlier, Noormi launched the “Say
No To Fake Dentists” campaign, “It was distressing as most of “We had been told that his
organised by the Terengganu Health the studies or information were of nerves (in the spine) had been
Department Dental Health Division cases abroad. Thankfully, I affected and he would never be
at Universiti Malaysia Terengganu stumbled upon Dr Noraishah able to run or walk. Each month,
yesterday. State Health Department Mydin Abdul Aziz’s blog we would take him for
director Datuk Dr Kasemani Embong concerning her journey of living physiotherapy but there seemed to
also attended the event. – Bernama with it, and studying the care that is be no progress.
needed. It gave me some
Pendang Hospital assurance that there was support “We finally took him home and
98% complete: MP for my son,” she said. consulted Dr Noraishah on the
next move,” she said, adding that a
ALOR STAR: The construction of the Norkhairina had a caesarean detethering procedure on his
Pendang Hospital is 98% complete and is section, after which Irham was spinal cord was completed two
expected to be officiated at the end of rushed from Putrajaya Hospital to years ago.
this year, said Pendang Member of Kuala Lumpur Hospital to close his
Parliament Datuk Awang Hashim. open spinal canal. “It was done in an hour and he
was required to defecate, which
He added that the progress of the At two days old, Irham had to otherwise, would have to be done
project is on schedule and according undergo another surgery to insert manually,” she said.
to plan. a ventriculoperitoneal shunt,
followed by subsequent Today, Irham can walk with his
“Every two or three months, I will procedures as there were father 10m from his home to a
visit the site to see the progress of the blockages. shop to buy his favourite ice cream.
project. During my visit yesterday, I saw Although he uses a
that everything was running smoothly, With all that happening, knee-ankle-foot orthosis to walk,
and I am confident the hospital will be Norkhairina was tested to her Norkhairina said it has given him
fully operational in 2023. limits. the freedom to play football at
school.
“We expect the hospital to be
officially launched at the end of 2022, “He likes using it. He can get
but it may be brought forward to enable
the people of Pendang to use the
facilities and amenities provided there,”
he said when asked about the progress
of the project. – Bernama

Experts to address systemic marine management challenges

KUALA LUMPUR: Marine protected objectives in the face of accelerating science agencies, representatives conservation partners, with support Oceans,” said Mary Kay chief
areas (MPA) are essential for local and global threats. from non-profit organisations (NGO), from Mary Kay Inc, are developing operating officer Deborah Gibbins in
reducing threats to biodiversity, governments, and intergovernmental decision support tools for marine a statement.
safeguarding marine and coastal To tackle this challenge, a team of organisations. managers that will improve marine
habitats, tackling climate change and experts is convening at the United management and support the “These organisations are on the
supporting human needs through Nations Oceans Conference from Dr Lizzie McLeod, Global Reefs sustainable financing of marine frontlines of the fight to preserve our
sustainable use. June 27 to 1 July in Lisbon, Portugal, in Lead for The Nature Conservancy protected areas worldwide. waterways, and we are hopeful that
a side event titled “Quality Matters: (TNC) said: “Strong partnerships with Mary Kay’s support, they will
By 2030, The Convention on Enhancing Governance, Effective including the private sector, “Mary Kay is delighted to support have the tools and resources needed
Biological Diversity’s Global Management and Resilience of governments, NGO, researchers and TNC, in collaboration with the United to ensure our oceans are healthy.
Biodiversity Framework may include Marine Protected Areas for Multiple local communities are essential to Nations Environment Programme
an ambitious target of expanding Co-benefits”. improving ocean health.” and other experts from around the “It is timely to highlight new
MPA coverage to 30%. But less than world, in an effort to protect our innovations and technologies that
3% of MPA are meeting their The event will feature speakers The United Nations Environment world’s most precious assets: help countries meet global
from the private sector, local marine Programme, TNC and other biodiversity.” – Bernama

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█ BY SHIVANI SUPRAMANI Minister slammed for insensitive
[email protected] remarks on detainee deaths
PETALING JAYA: Home Minister
Hamzah Zainudin (pix) has received o Association co-founder labels comments directing enforcement officers to
flak for dismissing a recent report ‘heartless, irresponsible and unacceptable’ conduct raids on migrants for
stating that 149 Indonesian nationals overstaying. It is cruel to put irregular
died in the last 18 months while being them. If not, the Home Ministry regulated, in accordance with not kill the detainee, the migrants into congested detention
held at detention centres. should not detain people. To make international human rights complacency and lack of humanity centres with inhumane conditions.”
light of these deaths is heartless, standards.” on the part of the duty officer
Persatuan Sahabat Wanita irresponsible and unacceptable,” indirectly caused the victims’ death. He said if Malaysia does not have
Selangor co-founder Irene Xavier said Xavier. Meanwhile, Alex Ong, the country sufficient space to detain irregular
said Hamzah’s comments were representative for civil society “The immigration director- migrants, then the immigration
offensive and irresponsible. She added that the Home Ministry organisation, MigrantCare, pointed general should be rational when director-general should come up
should also look into whether these out that while Hamzah was right that with mitigation programmes to
“I feel that as the home affairs detainees were victims of trafficking. nobody can play God in determining detain migrants at centres with
minister, he should accept that the life and death of a person, professionally trained officers and
deaths in custody is a serious issue, “Debt bondage and corruption by detention deaths can be prevented adequate infrastructure.
and take responsibility for them. employers or recruiters and with better detention centre facilities
Even doctors are required to write government authorities should be and a more humane mitigation “It is time for the victims’
reports on people who die while taken into consideration. The programme. This would include governments and stakeholders to
undergoing treatment. government must work together with good healthcare and protection take legal action against host
civil society to make migration safe. If policies for inmates. countries that cause such deaths,
“Here, we have the Home Ministry we want to end forced labour and which are a crime against humanity.
detaining people and forcibly trafficking we have to work together. “Death in detention is a serious
restricting their mobility during The detention of migrants must be misdeed. Although the warden did “A royal commission should be
detention. It is required to provide formed to investigate the causes of
safe detention. So, it will be expected deaths at detention centres. It must
to explain deaths,” she told theSun, have the power to punish the officers
adding that it should provide involved.”
post-mortem reports on the possible
causes of death.

Speaking in Putrajaya recently,
Hamzah downplayed reports of
deaths at immigration centres, saying
people should not be too quick to
point fingers at the authorities.

“Naturally, fingers will point to

Explanation sought on treatment of Indonesians at detention depots

JAKARTA: The Indonesian Foreign depots in Malaysia. Immigration Department director- in Kota Kinabalu and the Indonesian protect Indonesians in the state.
Affairs Ministry is seeking The report claimed among other general Datuk Seri Khairul Dzaimee Consulate in Tawau were to meet the On Friday, members of the
clarification from the Sabah Daud, who said it was baseless. Sabah Immigration Department
Immigration Department following a things that several Indonesian director on Tuesday. Sovereign Migrant Workers
report issued by the Sovereign detainees died at the immigration The director for the protection Coalition held a demonstration at the
Migrant Workers Coalition on the detention depot in Tawau. of Indonesian citizens at the ministry, The meeting was to request Malaysian Embassy in Kuningan over
treatment of its citizens at detention Judha Nugraha, said the Consulate information and clarity on the allegations made in the report.
However, on Tuesday, the report General of the Republic of Indonesia report’s findings, in an effort to – Bernama
was refuted by Malaysian

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NEWS WITHOUT BORDERS

US ramps up Widespread relief for Shanghai restaurant sector
monkeypox
vaccination BEIJING: Restaurants and eateries chain Brownstone as he prepared to However, the reopening is far happen if guests later test positive.
campaign in China’s largest city Shanghai open his five outlets for indoor from straightforward. Complying with such onerous
started reopening their doors to dining.
WASHINGTON: US health authorities diners yesterday, bringing Some owners said they had not rules will not be easy, and many
said on Tuesday they were widespread relief to an industry that “With indoor dining, we can yet received the green light from eateries already have or are
immediately releasing 56,000 doses of was badly hit by the city’s make money. Up until now, we their districts and are required to expected to call it quits, said Stefan
monkeypox vaccine – five times the two-month Covid lockdown. could do takeaways and deliveries cap customer numbers at 50%, as Stiller, chef-owner of fine dining
number distributed so far – to areas of but the commissions we have to pay well as a limit each session to 90 restaurant Taian Table, who added
high transmission as part of a major Large chains such as hot pot (to delivery platforms) means we minutes. that he expects restrictions to be in
escalation of the country’s brand Haidilao, fine dining can’t make money from that.” place in some form for the rest of
immunisation strategy. establishments and family owned All restaurant staff will also be the year.
eateries started scrubbing tableware Many restaurants in the city of 25 required to undergo daily Covid
Up until now, the US Centres for and getting uniforms laundered million were forced to suspend testing, while diners have to show For his three-star Michelin
Disease Control and Prevention since Saturday, when authorities dine-in services as early as proof of a PCR test taken within restaurant that only seats 30 at
(CDC) only recommended announced the curbs were being mid-March when the number of three days to enter the premises. capacity and specialises in 10 to 12
monkeypox vaccines be offered to lifted, a month after the city’s Covid cases in Shanghai began rising. course tasting menus that typically
those who had confirmed exposures. lockdown eased on June 1. Local media reports have also take several hours to complete,
While some were able to resume suggested dining parties should meeting the criteria is “not so easy ...
“But now, we are recommending “It’s a very good feeling,” said Oli food deliveries in the midst of the nominate a “leader”, who would but we will manage somehow”,
that vaccines be provided to both Liu, co-owner of tapas restaurant lockdown, others remained shut be responsible for their table, he said. – Reuters
people with known monkeypox throughout. although it was unclear what might
exposures who are contacted by
public health, and also to thoseBRIEFS LONG WAIT ...
people who’ve been recently exposed An Air Force
to monkeypox that may not be serviceman
identified through case investigations checking the
and contact tracing,” CDC director tokens of people
Rochelle Walensky said in a briefing. queueing for
fuel in Sri Lanka’s
Walensky said 4,700 cases have biggest city of
been detected globally during the Colombo.
current outbreak that began early last – REUTERSPIX
month, including 306 in the US that
have all been non-fatal. Philippine news site
ordered shut by regulator
Monkeypox is a viral illness
endemic in parts of Africa that causes oDuterte-critical media firm accused of business as usual,” Ressa told Filipinos or Filipino-controlled
symptoms such as fever and rash. violating foreign ownership restrictions reporters. entities.

It is similar to but less severe than MANILA: Philippine Nobel Peace In a statement yesterday, the Rappler has had to fight for The case springs from a 2015
smallpox, but can be riskier in Prize winner Maria Ressa’s news regulator confirmed the “revocation survival as Duterte’s government investment from the US-based
immune compromised people. – AFP company Rappler was ordered of the certificates of incorporation” accused it of violating a Omidyar Network, which was
yesterday to shut down, a day before of Rappler for violating constitutional ban on foreign established by eBay founder Pierre
TWO KILLED, SIX COPS President Rodrigo Duterte is due to “constitutional and statutory ownership in securing funding, as Omidyar.
HURT IN BANK ROBBERY leave office, but she vowed to keep restrictions on foreign ownership in well as tax evasion.
the site running. mass media”. Omidyar Network later
OTTAWA: Two suspected bank It has also been accused of cyber transferred its investment in Rappler
robbers were killed on Tuesday Ressa has been a vocal critic of Rappler said the decision libel, under a new criminal law to the site’s local managers to stave
during a shootout with police in Duterte and the deadly drug war he “effectively confirmed the introduced in 2012, the same year off efforts by Duterte to shut it down.
western Canada that left six launched in 2016, triggering what shutdown” of the company Rappler was founded.
officers injured, local authorities media advocates said is a grinding and vowed to appeal, describing the Ressa, who is also a US citizen, and
said, adding a possible third series of criminal charges, probes proceedings as “highly irregular”. Duterte has attacked the website Russian journalist Dmitry Muratov
suspect was still missing. “This and online attacks against her and by name, calling it a “fake news were awarded the Nobel Peace Prize
remains an ongoing police Rappler. But Ressa was characteristically outlet”, over a story about one of his in October for their efforts to
incident with the heavy police defiant, vowing the news site would closest aides. “safeguard freedom of expression”.
presence in the area,” said Saanich The latest blow was delivered by continue to operate as they followed
police chief Dean Duthie. Two the Philippine Securities and the legal process. The news organisation is accused Ressa is fighting at least seven
armed suspects entered a bank at Exchange Commission. of allowing foreigners to take control court cases, including an appeal
around 11am in Saanich, a city of “We continue to work, it is of its website through its parent against a conviction in a cyber libel
approximately 114,000 outside company Rappler Holdings’ case, for which she is on bail and
the British Columbia capital of issuance of “depositary receipts”. faces up to six years in prison.
Victoria, police said in a statement.
“Multiple officers responded to Under the constitution, Rappler faces about eight cases,
the scene and encountered the investment in media is reserved for the Nobel laureate said. – AFP
suspects who fired at police. Two
suspects were shot by police and
died at the scene.” – AFP

ECUADOR’S PRESIDENT
SURVIVES VOTE

QUITO: Ecuador’s president
survived an impeachment vote on
Tuesday, as negotiations to end
more than two weeks of
cost-of-living protests by
indigenous groups were
suspended following the death of
a soldier. The opposition-led
congress had sought to remove
right-wing President Guillermo
Lasso over “the serious political
crisis and internal commotion”
caused by the protests. But the
motion garnered only 80 of the 92
votes needed.“In spite of the coup
attempts, today the country’s
institutions prevailed,” Lasso said.
“It is evident who works for the
political mafias.” – AFP

52 inmates die in Colombia prison riot and fire

BOGOTA: At least 52 inmates were National Penitentiary and Prison “riot” death toll as 49 with another 30, Castellanos told Radio RCN. Authorities had initially said they
killed and 26 more injured on Institute director Tito Castellanos. including six prison guards, “injured He said the blaze had been were investigating whether the
Tuesday after a fire broke out during a and affected by the blaze and the incident occurred as part of an
prison riot in southwestern “We have treated a total of 26 smoke”. brought under control by fire fighters. escape attempt but later said it was a
Colombia, the national prisons injured and the number of deaths is By evening, forensic teams had riot.
agency said. 52,” Cristina Lesmes, head of the The prison, which holds more
health department in Valle del Cauca, than 1,200 inmates, was surrounded entered the prison to try to identify “This situation was provoked by a
The tragedy occurred when said on Twitter. by police and soldiers. the bodies. fight that broke out between
rioting inmates set a fire at around prisoners. One of the inmates, he was
2am, attempting to prevent police “We have people in very serious “By setting mattresses alight, they Outside the prison, dozens of angry and upset, set fire to a mattress,
from entering their enclosure at the condition with extremely extensive had not gauged what the family members gathered hoping for which provoked the blaze,” an official
prison in the city of Tulua, said burns.” consequences could be and information on their loved ones. said. – AFP
unfortunately this happened,”
Castellanos had earlier given the A prison official gave an initial list
of survivors to those waiting.

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NEWS WITHOUT BORDERS

Trump tried to join Capitol riot: Aide

o Ex-president denies trying metal-detecting equipment so the crowd would driver were prepared to testify under oath that “I’m the president. Take me up to the Capitol
to grab limo steering wheel look larger, the aide said. Trump never lunged for the steering wheel. now,” Hutchinson quoted an enraged Trump as
saying.
WASHINGTON: Donald Trump tried to grab “Take the (equipment) away. They’re not Engel was in the room when Ornato relayed
the steering wheel of his presidential limousine here to hurt me,” Cassidy Hutchinson, who was the story, Hutchinson said. She said Trump tried from the back seat to
on Jan 6 last year, when his security detail a top aide to Trump’s then White House chief of grab the steering wheel of the heavily armoured
declined to take him to the US Capitol building staff Mark Meadows, quoted Trump as saying The New York Times and CNN, citing presidential vehicle and lunged in anger at a
where his supporters were rioting, a former aide that morning. unnamed sources, said Ornato also denied the Secret Service official.
testified on Tuesday. story and was willing to testify.
Hutchinson, in testimony on the sixth day of Trump, a Republican, denied her account of
The then-president dismissed concerns that House of Representatives hearings into the Citing her conversation with Ornato, his actions.
some supporters gathered for his fiery speech deadly Jan 6 Capitol assault by Trump’s Hutchinson testified that Trump struggled with
outside the White House that day carried followers, said the conversation was relayed to Secret Service agents, who insisted he return to “Her fake story that I tried to grab the
AR-15-style rifles, and instead asked security her by Tony Ornato, a senior Secret Service the White House rather than join supporters steering wheel of the White House limousine in
personnel to stop screening attendees with official who was Trump’s deputy chief of staff for storming the Capitol where Congress was order to steer it to the Capitol Building is ‘sick’
operations. meeting to certify Democrat Joe Biden’s victory and fraudulent,” Trump wrote on Truth Social,
over him in the presidential election. his social media app.
The New York Times and NBC, citing sources
in the Secret Service, said the head of Trump’s Trump’s supporters were roused by his false In a statement, the Secret Service said it was
security detail, Robert Engel, and the limousine claims that his 2020 election defeat was the cooperating fully with the committee and would
result of fraud. continue to do so. – Reuters

A man visiting a site to commemorate victims of a Russian missile strike on a shopping mall in the Ukrainian city of Kremenchuk. – REUTERSPIX Judo coach gets
nine years for
No Ukraine war if Putin was a woman: Johnson throwing boy to death

BERLIN: Russian President Vladimir Putin Western allies must support Ukraine to to join, saying Ankara had “got what it BRIEFSTAIPEI: A Taiwanese judo coach who killed a
would not have started the war in Ukraine if enable it to be in the best possible strategic wanted”. seven-year-old pupil by repeatedly throwing
he was a woman, according to British Prime position in the event that peace negotiations him to the floor was sentenced to nine years in
Minister Boris Johnson. with Moscow do become possible, he said. “Turkey has made significant gains in the prison yesterday, prompting the boy’s parents
fight against terrorist organisations,” said the to demand a harsher punishment.
“If Putin was a woman, which he Meanwhile, Turkish President Recep office.
obviously isn’t, but if he were, I really don’t Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday lifted his The child, identified only by his family name
think he would’ve embarked on a crazy, opposition to Sweden and Finland joining Ankara had accused Finland and Huang, was rushed to a hospital in central
macho war of invasion and violence in the Nato following crunch talks with the leaders especially Sweden of offering a safe haven to Taichung city in April last year after he was
way that he has,” Johnson told German of the two Nordic countries in Madrid. Kurdish militants who have been waging reportedly thrown 27 times by Ho Tsung-le.
broadcaster ZDF on Tuesday. decades-long insurgency against the Turkish
Erdogan had initially refused to green light state. He remained in a coma for 70 days with brain
Putin’s invasion of Ukraine is “a perfect the applications from the Nordic pair – haemorrhages, and developed respiratory
example of toxic masculinity”, he said, calling lodged in response to Russia’s war on Ukraine The two countries also agreed to lift their problems as well as multiple organ failure before
for better education for girls around the – despite calls from his Nato allies to clear the embargoes on weapons deliveries to Turkey, his parents decided to take him off life support.
world and for “more women in positions of path for them to enter. which were imposed in response to Ankara’s
power”. 2019 military incursion into Syria. The Taichung district court yesterday
Turkey could essentially veto Finland and handed down a nine-year prison sentence.
The British premier acknowledged that “of Sweden from joining Nato since all members Turkey signed a memorandum with
course people want the war to end”, but for must agree to taking on new members. Finland and Sweden on Tuesday supporting But the boy’s parents vowed to appeal the
the moment “there’s no deal available”. the invitation for the Nordic countries to “light” sentencing and said the coach has never
But late on Tuesday, Erdogan’s office said become members of Nato, the Finnish shown any remorse.
“Putin isn’t making an offer of peace.” the country had agreed to back their drives presidency said. – AFP
“I think it’s too light, it should be a life for a
Eight-year-old boy shoots dead baby girl with father’s gun life. His attitude is really terrible. He’s never
admitted to any wrongdoing and blamed it on
WASHINGTON: An eight-year-old boy shot The tragedy took place in a motel where it out and started playing with it while the my child,” the boy’s father told reporters.
dead a baby and wounded her toddler sister Randall, who has a criminal record that forbade girls’ mother was asleep, said Simmons.
while playing with his father’s gun in Florida him from owning a gun, met his girlfriend. According to a court statement, Ho instructed
last weekend, police said. “He fires a round into the the boy to practise throwing with a much more
He had brought his son, while his girlfriend one-year-old toddler, ultimately killing her. experienced classmate, despite knowing that he
The father, 45-year-old Roderick Randall, had brought along her two-year-old twins and The bullet then goes through and strikes one was unfamiliar with basic judo movements.
was arrested and charged with culpable her one-year-old daughter. of the two-year-old toddlers who’s injured.”
negligence, unlawful possession of a firearm After Huang resisted the orders and said “the
and concealment of evidence, said Escambia At one point, Randall went out and left his When the father returned, he took the gun coach is a big idiot”, Ho used multiple throwing
County Sheriff Chip Simmons. weapon “in the closet”, said the sheriff. and a substance that may have been drugs out techniques on him, including a shoulder throw.
of the room before the police arrived. – AFP
Knowing where it was hidden, his son took When the boy complained of a bad
headache, the coach said he was “faking it” and
went on to throw him a dozen more times,
causing him to vomit, the statement said.

After getting other pupils to clean the vomit
from the floor, Ho continued to throw the child
a few more times until he collapsed completely
on the floor, the court statement said. – AFP

HUNDREDS ESCAPE FROM
DRUG REHAB CAMP

COLOMBO: Hundreds of inmates fled a
custodial drug rehabilitation facility in Sri
Lanka after smashing through military
barricades yesterday. Riots broke out after
police entered the Kandakadu Treatment
and Rehabilitation Centre to investigate
the death of a convict. “More than half the
number of inmates have escaped during
the rioting,”a police statement said, adding
an operation had been launched to arrest
them. Official records showed there were
951 people held at the centre after being
convicted of drug-related offences. – AFP

‘STRONGER MANDATE FOR
INDEPENDENCE VOTE’

LONDON: Scotland’s First Minister Nicola
Sturgeon said yesterday that there was a
stronger mandate for a Scottish
independence referendum than there ever
was for Britain’s 2016 vote on whether to
leave the European Union. “There is a
stronger mandate for an independence
referendum in the Scottish parliament
than there ever was for a Brexit
referendum in the UK Parliament,”
Sturgeon said. “A majority of lawmakers in
the Scottish Parliament support a
referendum so if we had a democracy then
that should be respected.” – Reuters

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SPEAK UP

COMMENT by Anis Chowdhury and Jomo Kwame Sundaram

RICH country governments Climate hypocrisy ensures
claim the high moral ground on global warming
climate action. But many deny
their far greater responsibility cumulative and current GHG emissions “Wealth cornerstone of restoring international Others insist the US owes the
for both historic and contemporary – not only reduce the harm they cause, inequalities trust in US commitment to stem global developing world much more,
greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, once but also help those with less means to worsen climate warming. considering their needs and damages
acknowledged by the Kyoto Protocol. cope. injustice. The due to US emissions, e.g, suggesting
Climate injustice Rich hypocrisy world’s richest At the G7 Summit in June 2021, Biden US$800 billion over the decade to 2030.
Worse, responsibility has not been Wealthy countries have done little to 5% were announced his vision of a “Build Back
matched by commensurate efforts, keep their 2009 promises to provide responsible for Better World” would define the G7 In 2017 to 2018, the US delivered
especially by the largest rich economies US$100 billion (RM440 billion) annually 37% of GHG alternative to China’s multitrillion US US$10 billion to the pledged US$100
in the G7, which dominates the G20. Its to help developing countries. emissions dollar Belt and Road Initiative. billion annual climate finance – less than
continued control of international growth during Japan’s US$27 billion, Germany’s US$20
economic resources and policymaking Most climate finance has been 1990 to 2015, All this was premised on US ability to billion and France’s US$15 billion
blocks progress on climate justice. earmarked for mitigation. But this while the lead from the front, with momentum despite the US economy being larger
ignores their needs and priorities, as bottom half of growing once BBB became law. than all three combined.
“That is the greatest injustice of developing countries need help to adapt the world’s
climate change: that those who bear the to climate change and to cope with population But his legislative package has President Obama pledged US$3
least responsibility for climate change losses and damages due to global accounted for stalled. Unable to attract the needed billion to the Green Climate Fund – the
are the ones who will suffer the most,” warming. 7%. votes in the Senate, BBB is “dead in the UN’s flagship climate finance initiative –
said Mary Robinson, former Eire water”. but delivered only US$1 billion. Trump
President and UN High Commissioner The Organisation for Economic totally repudiated this modest pledge.
for Human Rights. Cooperation and Development club of Putting on a brave face, US Senate
rich countries has been criticised for majority leader Chuck Schumer At the April 2021 Earth Day leaders’
On a per capita basis, the US and exaggerating climate finance, but promised to bring the legislation to a summit, Biden vowed to nearly double
close allies – Saudi Arabia, the United acknowledges, “Australia, Japan and the vote early next year. Obama’s pledge to US$5.7 billion, with
Arab Emirates, Australia and Canada – US consider financing for high- US$1.5 billion for adaptation.
produce more than a hundred times the efficiency coal plants as a form of climate But with their party’s declining
planet-warming greenhouse gas (GHG) finance”. political fortunes, likely horse-trading to But even this amount is far short of
emissions of some African countries. pass the bill will almost certainly further what the US should contribute, given its
It reports climate finance of US$79.6 undermine Biden’s promises. means and total emissions.
The African population produced billion in 2019, but these figures are hotly
about 1.1 metric tons of carbon (dioxide contested. Meanwhile, breaking his 2020 After the European Commission
equivalent) emissions per person in campaign promise, Biden approved president highlighted this in September
2019, under a quarter of the 4.7 tonnes However, “commercial credit” is nearly 900 more permits to drill on 2021, Biden vowed to again double the
global average. The US emitted 16.1 typically not concessional. But when it is, public land in 2021, more than President US contribution to US$11.4 billion yearly
tonnes – nearly four times the global it implies official subsidies for Trump in 2017. by 2024, boasting this would “make the
average. “bankable”, “for profit” projects. US a leader in international climate
While exhorting others to cut fossil finance”.
GHG emissions accumulate over Many also doubt much of this fuel reliance, his administration is now
time and trap heat, warming the planet. funding is truly additional, and not just urging US companies and allies to At COP26, the US cited this increased
The US has emitted over a quarter of all diverted (repurposed) from other ends. produce more, invoking Ukraine war Green Climate Fund promise to block
GHG emissions since the 1750s, while sanctions. developing countries’ call for a share of
Europe accounts for 33%. Private finance also rarely goes where Aid laggard revenue from voluntary bilateral carbon
it is most needed while increasing debt At COP26, Biden promised to help trading.
By contrast, Africa, South America burdens for borrowers. developing nations reduce carbon
and India contributed about 3% each, Leading from behind emissions, pledging to double US The US has also opposed developing
while China contributed 12.7%. At the COP26 Climate Summit in climate change aid. countries’ call for a funding facility to
Glasgow in November 2021, US help vulnerable nations cope with loss
Wealth inequalities worsen climate President Joe Biden described climate But even this is still well short of its and damage due to global warming.
injustice. The world’s richest 5% were change as “an existential threat to proportionate share of the grossly
responsible for 37% of GHG emissions human existence” and pledged to cut US inadequate US$100 billion yearly rich Worse, the US Congress has approved
growth during 1990 to 2015, while the emissions by up to 51% by 2030. nations had pledged in 2009 in only US$1 billion for international
bottom half of the world’s population concessional climate finance for climate finance for 2022 – only US$387
accounted for 7%. Biden had claimed his Build Back developing countries. million more than in the Trump era.
Better (BBB) package of proposed social
Poor regions and people take the and climate spending would be a Considering its national income and At that rate, it would take until 2050 to
brunt of global warming. The tropical cumulative emissions, the US should get to US$11.4 billion. Unsurprisingly,
zone is much more vulnerable to rapid provide at least US$43 billion to US$50 Biden made only passing mention of
climate change. billion in climate finance annually. climate and energy in his last State of the
Union address. – IPS
Most of these countries and
communities bear little responsibility for
the GHG emissions worsening global
warming, but also have the least means
to cope and protect themselves.

Thus, climate justice demands
wealthy nations – most responsible for

COMMENT

Malaysians and inflation, are we going to feel the pinch?

IN April 2022, our national inflation rose to would lead to dwindling disposable income China’s lockdown in certain provinces also terms of disposable income, as basic items are
2.3%, which exceeded the average inflation of while wages and salaries are hardly changed. affected major productions of industrial parts getting more expensive and possibly overall
1.9% in Malaysia from the period April 2011 to that they supply to Malaysia and other wholesale, retail and trade sales would drop as
April 2022. “Nevertheless, Bank Negara Malaysia’s countries. Domino effects took place and a result of this.
(BNM) move through its raise of Overnight subsequently, our local production is delayed
And just recently, it was reported that Policy Rate in May 2022 by 25 basis points (bps) resulting from this and affected end-users as Malaysians may have no other choice but to
inflation rose to 2.8% in May against the to 2% is commendable as the central bank is well. start cutting off expenses and tightening their
consensus of 2.7%. A vast development indeed. being proactive to stave off rising inflation in budget to match their monthly income.
the country. At the same time, we believe this “All factors combined and ramped up, these
In addition, US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) move will cushion some of the negative contributed to the increasing inflation in the Not to mention commodities and energy
move to raise the interest rate hike by 75 bps on impacts on the ringgit caused by the Fed’s country. Government is now challenged to prices are also increasing higher than ever.
June 15, 2022, had alarmed all quarters over the recent aggressive interest rate hikes,” he said. cope with the increasing cost of many
world about what could be coming next – big commodities,” said Wong. The price of RON97 petrol is now higher at
inflation. “The Research Team at FSMOne foresees RM4.84 per litre from RM3.94, which was last
that the central bank will make another three By July 1, the prices of eggs and chicken are recorded on May 11.
However, what do all these means? more 25-bps hikes to the interest rate during expected to increase from the current price,
Especially to the people out there? the remaining Monetary Policy Committee RM8.90 per kg. Although the price of RON95 has not
Meetings that are set to take place this year. We changed from RM2.05 per litre, it is foreseen
Generally, if most people do not understand believe the central bank does not wish to make The prime minister recently announced that the price of RON95 may follow suit to
what the numbers above mean, they do know the mistake like Fed did, by hiking rates too that the new ceiling price for chicken will be RON97 at a certain point.
one thing – they are feeling the pinch from the slowly and letting inflation spiral out of control. announced by the Agriculture and Food
price hike of necessities, which has begun Hence, BNM stays abreast on this matter,” Industries Ministry soon. It is just a matter of sooner or later. However,
trickling into the wallets of every household. Wong added. water and electricity tariffs are maintained in
The price ceiling for bottled cooking oil Peninsular Malaysia.
From there, they knew and sensed that the Translating this to the current daily living of weighing 2kg, 3kg and 5kg will also be removed
inflation period is here. Not very surprising but the majority of people, Wong further elaborated on July 1. What does this mean to all Malaysians? Are
not pleasant either, inflation is to stay that the current economic situation has led to we expecting a recession in the near future?
persistent this time around. Hobson’s choice moves by the Government. Based on these factors, it is foreseen that
Malaysians will be facing greater food security We are living in the bubble of protection
In concurrence with the recent “Government has started the removal of issues as food items, even dining out, will be from the government today, with the lifting of
development, FSMOne Malaysia research subsidies moderately. As the pandemic came more expensive. fuel subsidies, like a balloon, as the air pressure
manager Jason Wong commented: “On one along with the Ukraine-Russia war recently, increases internally, it’s only a matter of time
hand, inflation is reducing the purchasing where supply chains were disrupted and In addition, food supplies could be tighter before the rubber material gives way and pops.
power of consumers. On the other hand, rising shortages increased, many household than before which may lead to the limited
interest rates mean that consumers are ‘forced’ commodities prices have been soaring up. quantity being sold to consumers. FSMOne Malaysia is a Multi-Asset Investment
to absorb these rising borrowing costs. These Platform under iFAST Capital Sdn Bhd (“iFAST
are double whammies for consumers which Besides food security, the majority of
Malaysians are challenged with job security in Capital”), established in Malaysia in 2008.
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Mah Sing buys land Growing appetite for alternative
in Johor Baru to
develop project
with RM469m GDV investments in commercial sector

PETALING JAYA: Mah Sing Group Bhd
has acquired freehold land measuring
6.938 acres in Mukim Tebrau, Johor
Baru, for RM39.29 million to develop M PETALING JAYA: Property logistics and industrial sub-sectors
Minori, which will have an estimated investors appear to have a better o Preferred locations not confined to Klang as the favourites, respondents
gross development value (GDV) of risk appetite for alternative Valley – Sabah, Johor and Penang among top have expressed their confidence
RM469 million. investments in the next two to three choices: Knight Frank Malaysia survey that these sub-sectors will be the
The land is in Taman Seri Austin next years, according to Knight Frank quickest to recover within the
to a McDonald’s drive-through outlet, Malaysia Commercial Real Estate next 12 months, along with the
and access to the site is via Persiaran Eco Investment Sentiment Survey 2022, healthcare sub-sector,” Wong
Cascadia. This marks Mah Sing’s first as it revealed almost equal interest said.
land deal in 2022. to participate in serviced Additionally, the traditional sub-
Part of the land cost for M Minori will residences/hotels, co- sectors of hotel/leisure, office, and
be funded by proceeds from the recent working/flexible offices, senior retail are seen by respondents as a
disposal of a small piece of land in living/retirement homes, and data long-term play.
Permatang Tinggi in mainland Penang. centres. Factors affecting Malaysian
Based on preliminary plans and “And they are not just focusing commercial property industry
subject to authorities’ approval, M on the Klang Valley, location-wise, include the present low interest
Minori will be a mixed development as the survey points to Sabah, Johor, rates, the multiplier effect of
comprising three blocks of serviced and Penang among the popular ongoing mega projects, and
suites with one-bedroom, two-bedroom destinations for these alternative continued foreign direct investment
and three-bedroom units, with investments,” explained Knight into Malaysia.
indicative built-up ranging from 550 sq ft Frank Malaysia executive director of The survey was carried out across
to 880 sq ft, with an indicative starting research and consultancy Amy the Malaysian commercial property
price from RM260,000. Wong (pix). industry to comprehend current
The site is about 6.5km from Mah The study found that logistics sentiments towards the commercial
Sing’s Johor Baru office in the matured and industrial sub-sectors remain performance, 68% of respondents for industrial and logistics sub- real estate sector and where it may
township of Austin Perdana and the darlings of the real estate expect yields to increase in the sectors is expected to be the lead in the near future.
registration of interest is targeted for the fraternity; while the next-best logistics sub-sector, with same. “As we navigate the new
fourth quarter of 2022. The proposed locations to invest in other than anticipated higher yields for Due to continued economy in a somewhat
mixed development features some retail the Klang Valley are Sabah, Johor healthcare and industrial sub- pressure on occupancy changed world that is
lots with plans to accommodate drive- and Penang; and long-term play sectors. rates and rents as supply anticipating further disruption,
through food and beverage outlets. will be investments in hotel, retail Predictably, these opinions are continues to outpace there is a need to cultivate
Encouraged by the success of the M- and office sub-sectors. comparable on increase in rents, demand, there is a resilience in real estate
series of affordable apartments in city In regard to capital value, 76% with rents of logistics properties predicted reduction in portfolios – to anticipate risk
centres and landed link homes in of the respondents expect the expected to increase, according to occupied office space. and minimise disruption in
suburban areas, the group will continue industrial and logistics sub- 64% of respondents; and 53% also These views echoed an increasingly complex
to scout for similar land to develop sectors to enjoy capital value agreeing that increases are the predictions on the world,” said Knight Frank
affordable homes, prioritising land that appreciations in 2022, with 57% expected in the industrial sub- market itself. Malaysia group
can generate returns with turnaround respondents also anticipating the sector, in line with growing “Through this managing director,
efficiency. same for the healthcare sub- demand for space in these two survey, which Sarkunan
In addition to Klang Valley, Johor and sector. In terms of yield sub-sectors. The occupancy rate highlights the Subramaniam.
Penang, other locations on the group’s
radar include the high-growth corridors
of Negri Sembilan (Seremban), Malacca, Tropicana partners Affin Bank for home financing Langkawi Premium
and Perak. Outlet phase one
KUALA LUMPUR: Tropicana own their dream home with lower available as both a conventional to be ready
Mah Sing founder and group Corp Bhd has partnered Affin monthly instalments while and Islamic financing solution. by end of October
managing director Tan Sri Leong Hoy Bank Bhd to tackle home financing enjoying greater cash flow for five
Kum said M Minori buyers will be able to with the Home Step Fast/i years after vacant possession. “The initiative also offers KUALA LUMPUR:
easily access educational institutions, campaign, targeting first-time redraw facilities for excess
medical centers, shopping outlets and “The initiative comes amid payments as well as a
more.
“We believe that first-time home home buyers, young families and improving market sentiment with comprehensive suite of coverage Bina
buyers from surrounding areas who property investors. home loan applications on the plans such as mortgage reducing Darulaman Bhd (BDB) is expecting
want to stay near the central business In a statement, the company rise. The campaign offers ultimate term assurance, fire insurance and phase one of Langkawi Premium
district will find M Minori attractive and said the Home Step Fast/i flexibility with no lock-in period or householder insurance,” it said. – Outlet (LPO) to be ready by the end
convenient,” he said. campaign allows home buyers to early settlement fees and is Bernama of October.
BDB executive chairman Che
Had Dhali said the project is 95%
Can TOD tackle Klang Valley’s traffic woes? complete.

“I am very happy about the
impending opening of the project
TRAFFIC congestion is a mired and congestion. This is basically same times of day – solutions to this forth to the transit station, TOD in and that 36 out of 38 units in LPO
unsettled problem in nearly every supported by the fact that the chronic traffic ailment lie beyond Malaysia is rather taking the form of have been rented to local
modern society. With the increasing congestion level in Kuala Lumpur eliminating car use or improving transit adjacent development (TAD), entrepreneurs which is a good
mobility following the reopening of was found to have declined during public transport accessibility, but to which is still encouraging the use of achievement for BDB,” he said
the economy and resumption of the lockdown – from 37% in 2019 to encourage the development of a low- private vehicles. during a visit to Wisma Bernama
business activities, road traffic in 28% in 2020 and further to 21% in mobility and active lifestyle that In other words, TOD in Malaysia here on Tuesday.
Malaysia – Kuala Lumpur in particular 2021 – based on the TomTom Traffic balances the three city fabrics: walking, is still not able to compete effectively He said phase two of the project
– is found to have gotten much worse Index. While WFH may work transit, and automobile-dependence. with the coverage, reliability, speed, covering 17.4 hectares overall is
than during pre-pandemic times. temporarily in eliminating on-road Transit-oriented-development convenience, and comfort of driving expected to be ready in 2024 “Now,
Given that the country’s vehicle car use, it definitely cannot last long (TOD) is an initiative that integrates a car. we are using more than 10% of the
population (33.3 million) has as people travel not just for the sake of land use with transport by forming Most importantly, TOD alone land to accommodate 38 units of
outnumbered its respective human survival and employment, but also for compact, mixed-use, and pedestrian- cannot contribute to the reduction in shops or outlets besides other
population (32.6 million) – though social networking, enjoyment and a friendly neighborhoods around car ownership and travel without facilities such as surau, rest areas,
the figure for vehicle number is better quality of life. Road congestion major transport hubs. By bringing deliberate policies to suppress travel lobby and so on,” he said.
subject to argument as it refers to the will soon come back as more cars are people and activities closer together demand, such as congestion charges In September last year, Bernama
total registration since 1946 – some attracted to the less congested and in functional, walking- and cycling- on vehicles for travelling within a reported that BDB announced the
proposed old car disposal as a free-flowing road conditions created oriented places, TOD can effectively zone or car licence plate auctions for joint-venture company with
measure to overcome traffic through the WFH policy. control overtravel demand and hence the right to buy a car. Menteri Besar Kedah Incorporated,
congestions. While such a measure One should realise that today’s excessive urban traffic and parking. As long as our private car BDBMBI Langkawi Ventures Sdn
could help in balancing the amount traffic congestion is, in fact, the result As is happening in many other cities ownership and usage are not being Bhd, would be developing an
between new and old vehicles, it will of our car-dependent urban around the world – Stockholm, restrained or controlled, coupled integrated commercial “Premium
not be able to reduce the increasing development policies that have Copenhagen, Hong Kong, Tokyo, and with the availability of affordable cars Outlet” encompassing business
number of on-road vehicles, as made driving-based lifestyle the Singapore – Malaysia has been and fuel subsidy programmes, there space, restaurants as well as
people will replace their old vehicles norm of our society. With inefficient increasingly embracing the TOD will surely be an ever-increasing recreational facilities in Langkawi.
with new ones in order to fulfil their land-use patterns that cause urban concept, particular in the highly number of motorists and lengths of Che Had said the project
daily travel demands. sprawling and lengthen travel urbanised Klang Valley. their motorised trips. undertaken in cooperation with
Some opined that reintroducing distances, coupled with a high car However, with the limited transit Langkawi Development Authority is
the work-from-home (WFH) policy ownership rate (86.8%) among catchment areas in many places and This article is contributed by MKH being developed in Padang
could help reduce unnecessary households that forms a large pool of the lack of TOD last-mile options that Bhd manager of product research Matsirat, located beside Langkawi
travel and hence avoid further road commuters wanting to travel at the integrate the accessibility back and and development Dr Foo Chee Hung. International Airport. – Bernama

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% RM m RM m RM m

49.8 Institutions 918.9 849.2 69.7

25.3 Retail 433.8 408.5 25.3

26.4 Foreign 421.6 516.6 -95.0

100.0 1774.3 1774.3 0.0 3.26 5.34 422.08 47.69 244.87 199.79 44.10 63.40
KLCI STI HANG SENG SCI NIKKEI TSEC KOSPI S&P/ASX200
Preliminary stats (excluding trade amendments). For final data, please refer to www.bursamalaysia.com 1,451.48 3,134.87 26,804.60 15,240.13 2,377.99
Source: Bursa Malaysia 21,996.89 3,361.52 6,700.20

KL MARKET SUMMARY MCMC gives approval
June 29, 2022

INDICES 10,349.60 CHANGE -26.18 for Celcom-Digi merger
FBMEMAS
FBMKLCI 1,451.48 -3.26
CONSUMER PRODUCTS 560.15 -3.66
INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS 181.28 -3.28
CONSTRUCTION 153.40 +0.01
FINANCIAL SERVICES 16,062.80 -50.99
ENERGY 701.48 -8.28
TELECOMMUNICATIONS 558.24 +2.42 o Telcos receive ‘no objection’ notice from commission growing demand for data and digitalisation.
HEALTH CARE 1,694.21 +42.54 – now await green light from SC, Bursa Malaysia and In addition, as societies and businesses
TRANSPORTATION 811.53 -4.29 shareholders increasingly turn to digitalisation for
PROPERTY 637.83 +2.51 productivity and efficiency gains, MergeCo
PLANTATION 6,970.64 -71.53 will be well-placed to drive 5G solutions,
FBMSHA 10,539.20 -16.49 catalyse new growth opportunities for large
FBMACE 4,840.09 +45.23 enterprises and SMEs, and attract and
TECHNOLOGY 62.67 -0.95 partner global digital giants in support of
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Jendela and MyDigital aspirations.
TURNOVER VALUE Communications and Multimedia
2.377 BIL RM1.774 BIL Commission (MCMC) have given the The MergeCo will also leverage on
greenlight for the proposed merger of combined economies of scale to deliver
5 MOST ACTIVES telecommunications companies Axiata benefits to customers through strengthened
June 29, 2022 Group Bhd (Axiata) and Digi.Com Bhd into core distribution, improved network
an entity called MergeCo. operations, and efficiencies realised from
STOCK VOL CLSG (sen) +/– (sen) complete the proposed merger within the operational activities.
REACH 95,769,900 5.5 -0.5 Filings to Bursa Malaysia yesterday by the second half of 2022 as announced previously.
TOPGLOV 94,670,100 112.0 +7.0 companies said they have received a notice of In further unlocking the nation’s digital
HSI-CQW 77,784,200 32.0 -10.0 no objection from MCMC. At completion, Axiata and Telenor will potential, the MergeCo has proposed to
BORNOIL 77,034,500 2.5 UNCH hold equal ownership of 33.1% each in the invest up to RM250 million over five years to
CYPARK 53,385,800 38.0 -7.0 The merger application for Celcom and new merged company, which will be named build a world-class innovation centre in
Digi was submitted to MCMC in July 2021. Celcom Digi Bhd and will continue to be Kuala Lumpur to keep Malaysia at the
5 TOP GAINERS The issuance of the notice follows a listed on Bursa Malaysia. forefront of the global digital evolution.
June 29, 2022 substantive assessment of the proposed
merger application, and due consideration of Upon completion of the transaction, the The innovation centre will be pivotal in
STOCK VOL CLSG (RM) +/– RM Axiata’s and Digi’s (the parties) response to parties look forward to realising the potential advancing extensive research and
HARTA 25,436,700 2.95 0.30 MCMC’s Statement of Issues (SOI) released of the proposed merged company, which is development leveraging 5G, artificial
F&N 310,300 21.20 0.22 earlier in April. The notice signifies that expected to culminate in a stronger capacity intelligence and Internet of Things
SP500-H13 2.80 0.22 MCMC does not object to the proposed to drive digitalisation in society broadly, for technology.
SP500-H11 21,000 1.30 0.18 merger and that the parties to advance to the consumers, businesses, the partner
DIGI 58,900 3.42 0.17 next phase of the proposed transaction. ecosystem and for the development of local Axiata chairman Tan Sri Shahril Ridza
11,349,700 talent. Ridzuan thanked the MCMC for their
MergeCo is well-poised to accelerate the approval and guidance to reach this
5 TOP LOSERS nation’s digital aspirations and spur new The MergeCo will provide better network significant milestone.
June 29, 2022 growth opportunities for all. quality and coverage as it will be primed to
invest in network expansion to support “We reiterate our commitment to ensure
STOCK VOL CLSG (RM) +/– RM The completion of the proposed that the proposed merger delivers benefits to
NESTLE 34,500 133.30 2.10 transaction will now be subject to the the nation as a whole. It is aimed at
MPI 266,700 28.00 0.80 approval of the Securities Commission, Bursa combining the best of Celcom and Digi so
BLDPLNT 28,200 8.62 0.40 Malaysia, by both Axiata and Digi that our customers and community have
PPB 598,700 15.70 0.40 shareholders, and other customary terms good options in accessing solutions to
HEIM 179,000 23.06 0.28 and conditions. The parties estimate to participate more equitably in this digital era,“
he said.

Unique Fire aims to raise RM21.78m from IPO

EXCHANGE RATES JUNE 29, 2022 PETALING JAYA: Unique Fire Holdings Bhd million shares will be made available to the Unique Fire managing director Liew Sen
aims to raise RM21.78 million from its initial Malaysian public, eight million shares will be Hoi said its existing cylinder manufacturing
Foreign currency Bank sell Bank buy Bank buy public offering (IPO) issuance for made available to its eligible directors, line has been experiencing high utilisation
manufacturing, geographical, and operational employees and persons who have contributed rates and it continues to strategise and strive to
1 US DOLLAR TT/OD TT OD capabilities expansion as well as for working to Unique Fire’s success, 5.75 million shares to cater for the unrelenting demand for fire
1 AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR 4.4630 4.3300 4.3200 capital. selected investors by way of private placement protection systems which are critical
1 BRUNEI DOLLAR 3.1050 2.9820 2.9660 and 50 million shares to bumiputra investors mandatory products that are required in built
1 CANADIAN DOLLAR 3.2150 3.1220 3.1140 The investment holding company involved approved by the Ministry of International environment.
1 EURO 3.4650 3.3720 3.3600 in the assembly, distribution and manufacture Trade and Industry by way of private
1 NEWZEALAND DOLLAR 4.7060 4.5540 4.5340 of active fire protection systems, equipment placement. “Based on the research conducted by Vital
1 SINGAPORE DOLLAR 2.8000 2.6970 2.6810 and accessories for the built environment is Factor Consulting, the number of calls
1 STERLING POUND 3.2150 3.1220 3.1140 slated for ACE Market listing on Aug 5. Meanwhile, RM2.5 million from the received by Bomba grew at a CAGR of 7.8%
1 SWISS FRANC 5.4520 5.2810 5.2610 proceed has been earmarked for the between 2016 and 2020. To meet this demand
100 UAE DIRHAM 4.6500 4.5440 4.5290 The IPO entails a public issue of 83.75 expansion of manufacturing facilities and dependency, we will be expanding our
100 BANGLADESHTAKA 122.9100 116.5700 116.3700 million new shares and an offer for sale of 30 RM6 million for expansion of geographical manufacturing facilities by installing two new
100 CHINESE RENMINBI 4.8610 4.5560 4.3560 million existing shares at an issue price of 26 coverage. RM5.3 million and RM4.58 million hand portable dry chemical fire extinguisher
100 HONGKONG DOLLAR 66.6000 64.1000 sen per share. Based on its enlarged issued will be set aside for expansion of operational cylinder manufacturing lines,” Liew said.
100 INDIAN RUPEE 57.4700 54.6300 N/A share capital of 400 million shares, Unique capabilities and working capital respectively.
100 INDONESIAN RUPIAH 5.7400 5.3900 54.4300 Fire’s market capitalisation is to be RM104 The remaining RM3.4 million will be utilised Alliance Islamic Bank Bhd is their principal
100 JAPANESE YEN 0.0311 0.0282 million upon listing. to fund the listing expenses. adviser, sponsor, sole underwriter and
100 NEWTAIWAN DOLLAR 3.2840 3.1810 5.1900 placement agent.
100 PAKISTAN RUPEE 16.1000 0.0232 From the total of 83.75 million shares, 20
100 PHILIPPINE PESO 2.2000 N/A 3.1710
100 QATAR RIYAL 8.2700 2.0600 Matrade invites Germans to jointly tap global halal industry
100 SAUDI RIYAL 123.4900 7.8000 N/A
100THAI BAHT 120.2300 117.2300 1.8600 KUALA LUMPUR: The global Muslim industry via innovation and in supply chain billion and dynamic one with a pool of
13.2600 114.1400 7.6000 population spending amounted to US$2 management. consumers with strong purchasing power.
11.7700 117.0300 trillion (RM8.8 trillion) in 2021 and this is
113.9400 projected to grow to US$2.8 trillion in 2024, “In Germany, (the) halal (industry) is The webinar was organised with the
11.3700 Malaysia External Trade Development seen as a value proposition that has a lot of support of IHK Hannover (Chamber of
Corporation (Matrade) said, quoting the similarities with organic and vegan Commerce Hannover) and was
Source: Malayan Banking Berhad/Bernama 2022 State of the Global Islamic Economy products, and can serve the demand of participated by more than 45 business
Report. between 5.3 and 5.6 million Muslims living representatives.
in the country,” she said at a webinar “Halal
In a statement yesterday, Matrade as a Catalyst of Innovation and The German participants were invited to
Frankfurt trade commissioner Zuhaila Sustainability for Manufacturers” on June attend the world’s largest halal trade fair,
Sedek said Malaysia and Germany can 17. Malaysia International Halal Showcase
collaborate to explore the potential of this (Mihas) 2022, from Sept 7-10 in Kuala
She said the halal industry is a multi- Lumpur. – Bernama

12 theSUN ON THURSDAY | JUNE 30, 2022 Petronas partners
SUNBIZ Mitsui in carbon
capture and
Malaysia, Australia reaffirm storage solutions
aim to strengthen ties
KUALA LUMPUR: Petroliam Nasional
o Both countries will build on the Comprehensive Strategic aspirations towards greater regional integration, Bhd (Petronas) has signed a
Partnership entered last year, with main focus on business with a bilateral relationship anchored by the memorandum of understanding
and investment Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (MoU) with Mitsui & Co Ltd for the
Agreement, the Asean-Australia-New Zealand conceptual and feasibility studies on
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and Australia have and governance structure focusing on six Free Trade Agreement, as well as the Indo- carbon capture and storage (CCS)
restated their commitment to elevate robust industries namely personal protective Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity,” value chain, including the evaluation
bilateral and trade relations, following the equipment, pharmaceutical, medical devices, Mohamed Azmin said. of carbon dioxide (CO2) storage sites in
Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) food and beverages, electrical & electronics, and Malaysia.
entered by both countries in January last year. automotive. In response, Wong said as one of Malaysia’s
most important and strategic trade partners in The MoU was signed in a virtual
The CSP is aimed at charting a path to a more The senior minister also acknowledged the the Oceania region, Australia looks forward to ceremony on June 13 by Petronas
concrete framework in strategic cooperation Australian government’s support and scaling up the trade and investment relationship head of carbon management Emry
including in the area of economic prosperity. cooperation with food standard, which will to greater heights through various bilateral, Hisham and Mitsui & Co general
facilitate trade and serves the food security regional and multilateral platforms. manager of Sustainability Energy
Senior Minister and Minister of International agenda of both countries, emphasising that Development division Energy Business
Trade and Industry Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Malaysia will coordinate with related bodies to Both ministers are also keen to explore Unit I and head of Mitsui Global E&P
Ali, during a working luncheon with Australia’s continue collaboration with Australian opportunities to intensify cooperation on the Group Yasuchika Maruyama.
Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong and her authorities. digital front to advance digital economy
delegation yesterday, reaffirmed Malaysia’s development in areas of data innovation, Under the MoU, both parties will
commitment to taking the already vibrant In addition, the nation welcomes more artificial intelligence, trade facilitation, and evaluate potential CO2 storage sites
subsisting relations to the next level of Australian companies to invest in sectors personal data protection. offshore Peninsular Malaysia in line
collaboration, notably in trade and investment. targeted under the National Investment with Petronas’ aim to establish
Aspirations (NIA) in promoting high value, high Australia was Malaysia’s largest trading Malaysia as a CCS regional hub in the
In strengthening the Malaysia-Australia technology, knowledge, capital, skills-intensive partner in the Oceania region in 2021, while on Asia-Pacific.
supply chain, Malaysia also welcomes and high-income employment. the investment front, Australian companies
knowledge transfer from Australia with regard to continued to choose Malaysia as a hub for their The scope of collaboration covers
supply chain mapping development, framework “Malaysia and Australia share similar global operations and gateway into the global the evaluation of other CCS value
market, with the implemented manufacturing chain, capturing and gathering
projects worth RM5.67 billion from Australia strategy of CO2 from various
creating more than 20,000 employment industries, competitive transportation
opportunities. – Bernama of the CO2 and emerging technology
in direct air capture, Petronas said in a
April performance AirAsia Academy, Carsome to statement yesterday.
shows Malaysia’s fill tech talent gap for women
economic rebound Petronas and Mitsui & Co will
still in sight: DoSM KUALA LUMPUR: AirAsia From left: Carsome co-founder and Carsome Academy director Teoh leverage the combined strength,
Academy, RedBeat Capital’s Jiun Ee, Fernandes and Cheng during AirAsia Academy’s visit to network and expertise of both
KUALA LUMPUR: Economic recovery education arm under Capital A Carsome’s headquarters. companies to progress in these areas.
remains in sight with a better trend as Bhd, has recently joined forces
signalled by Malaysia’s macroeconomic with Malaysia’s leading fastest growing tech companies Aireen Omar. Emry said that through this
performance in April 2022 amid global automotive marketplace and in the Southeast Asian region, She said it’s inspiring that the collaboration, Petronas can leverage
uncertainty, said the Department of tech unicorn Carsome to develop Carsome understands the on Mitsui & Co’s experience in its CCS
Statistics Malaysia (DoSM). in-demand marketable tech skills shortage of tech talent to fill the women we are training as part project in the UK, which is the first CO2
for the underprivileged women growing demand for STEM of this campaign come from all appraisal and storage licence issued by
Chief Statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir through #RatuTech. jobs. walks of life, with great stories of the UK’s oil and gas authority. –
Mahidin said more than two years after an overcoming personal and Bernama
unprecedented global health crisis that The campaign aims to Thee are happy to support circumstantial struggles.
profoundly altered the world’s encourage women to not only AirAsia Academy’s efforts to HSBC renews
socioeconomic landscape, nations had develop marketable skills but expand the digital talent pool by We have a stay-at-home bancassurance
started the recovery process with extensive also to expand their economic helping women gain access to mum who’s being upskilled to tie-up with
exit strategy activities to boost economic opportunities, participate in education, training, or networks learn to grow her business and Allianz in Asia
viability and public health. decision-making, network, that can make a career in get into a new career to fund her
grow as individuals, and simply technology possible. business, along with a hearing PETALING JAYA: HSBC has entered
“While the public had started to adjust to have fun with technology. impaired student who is into a 15-year exclusive distribution
endemicity, a new threat comes in the form “We are actively exploring learning to rise beyond her agreement with Allianz SE
of supply chain disruptions due to the To commemorate the creating job opportunities for physical challenges to develop (Singapore) branch, to provide a
ongoing geopolitical tension between partnership, Capital A CEO the graduates of RatuTech, as in-demand marketable digital comprehensive range of insurance
Russia and Ukraine, uncertain weather Tony Fernandes met Carsome we are confident that they will skills.” products to HSBC customers in six
conditions and escalating demand co-founder and group CEO Eric be capable and competent after markets across Asia.
following the easing of health restrictions in Cheng at Carsome’s taking Academy’s digital The group of female
most countries,” he said in a statement headquarters in Petaling Jaya. courses,” he said. students are part of the 200 In a statement, it said the new
yesterday. women from underprivileged partnership covers exclusive distribution
Cheng shared that “We are grateful that backgrounds, especially those of life insurance products in Taiwan,
Noting on Malaysia’s macroeconomic Carsome’s journey from only a Carsome is lending their in the B40 income group, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and
performance in April 2022, he said Malaysia lean team of five, which has support to our initiatives of taking digital fundamental Sri Lanka, and non-life insurance
is blessed with natural resources and now expanded to become addressing the under- courses including data analytics, products in Malaysia and Sri Lanka. For
commodities such as petroleum products Southeast Asia’s largest car e- representation of women in digital marketing, cybersecurity, mainland China, the agreement will be
and palm oil. commerce platform, was tech, and are confident that they cloud infrastructure and software on a non exclusive, preferred basis in
inspired by entrepreneurial can add value to their future engineering, in hopes of select cities where HSBC Life currently
“As a net commodity exporter, this stories and figures the founders company of employment, said becoming data analysts, digital does not have a presence.
country also benefits from higher respect like Fernandes. They AirAsia Academy CEO and marketers, cloud experts, and
commodity prices resulting in Malaysia’s also discussed ways to expand Capital A president (Ventures) cyber security specialists. HSBC wealth and personal
total trade chalking up a double-digit collaboration between the two banking CEO Nuno Matos said it is
annual growth of 21.3% to RM231.4 billion,” digital platforms through delighted to continue and expand its
he said. #RatuTech. successful partnership with Allianz in
Asia, which will extend the build out
Exports rose 20.7% to RM127.5 billion “AirAsia Academy’s vision of of its distinctive and holistic wealth
while imports went up 22% to RM103.9 making education accessible, and health planning business.
billion. affordable and inclusive is very
much in line with Capital A’s Meanwhile, HSBC global insurance
The trade balance rose 15.7% and mission of serving the underserved and partnerships CEO Greg Hingston
continued to remain in surplus at RM23.5 and democratising our services for said that its insurance manufacturing
billion. all, said Fernandes. and partnerships business has been
on an accelerated growth trajectory. It
Malaysia’s trade performance in May “We are excited that has acquired AXA Singapore last year,
2022 remained resilient, recording the Malaysia’s leading tech player then received regulatory approval to
fastest growth since November 2021, with Carsome has put faith behind take full ownership of its mainland
total trade surpassing RM1 trillion, he said. our digital edutech platform China insurance JV, HSBC Life China.
and joined in our efforts to
Mohd Uzir said going forward, Malaysia educate and cultivate the next The groups’ ambition is to be Asia’s
is expected to maintain a better economic generation of female tech leading wealth manager by 2025,
recovery in the upcoming months. talents, and also creating job opening up a world of opportunities
placement opportunities.” for its Asian, international and HSBC-
“The Leading Index for April recorded connected clients, wherever their
110.8 points with an improved negative Cheng said as one of the wealth is created, invested and
growth of 0.5% year-on-year compared with managed.
-1.4% in March 2022,” he said. – Bernama

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ME * SUNBIZ
@thesundaily
Malaysia, Indonesia
Supply pressures underpin rise in selling prices: MIDF aim to become
top players in
KUALA LUMPUR: MIDF Research 11% y-o-y in April 2022. supply constraints and disruption “As a forward looking indicator, business events
believes that the rise in selling Meanwhile, the CPI increased in the global supply chain,” MIDF the weaker consumer confidence
prices will continue to be Research said in a note yesterday. points towards weaker momentum JAKARTA: Malaysia Convention &
underpinned by pressures from the 2.8% y-o-y to 126.6 in May 2022 from in the latter part of the year as Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB) and the
supply side apart from growing 123.1 in May 2021. Meanwhile, on the United States Americans are more worried about industry champions from Indonesia
demand. (US) consumer confidence index inflation, particularly due to higher plan to position both countries as a
The research house said (CCI), it expects the near-term fuel and food prices,” it explained. preferred business events destination.
It said businesses may pass on although rate of PPI inflation for sentiment and spending activities
more cost increases to consumers agriculture, forestry and fishing would continue to be influenced by Nevertheless, MIDF Research MyCEB CEO Datuk Seri Abdul
with the Producer Price Index (PPI) industry slowed to +16.7% y-o-y, the the high inflation and rising added that the perception on the Khani Daud said, to achieve this goal,
inflation remaining above Consumer double-digit increase highlights the borrowing cost, with the US Federal present economic situation was the parties will target the international
Price Index (CPI) inflation. ongoing upward pressures Reserve to continue tightening its relatively unchanged from the market and establish their presence
especially for food prices. monetary policy. previous month, despite less on a global scale.
Malaysia’s PPI for local favourable assessment on current
production, which measures the cost “Factors such as rising import The US CCI declined for the business conditions and mixed “Through networking and
of goods at the factory gate, remained costs, shortages of labour, and second month to 98.7 in June 2022 views on the labour market. – collaboration, Malaysia and Indonesia
high in May with a growth of 11.2% high commodity prices add to the from 103.2 in May 2022, the lowest Bernama will be able to showcase our efforts
year-on-year (y-o-y) compared with inflationary pressures experienced level in 16 months. and culture,” he told reporters at
by local producers, on top of other MyCEB’s networking event held in
conjunction with his official visit here.
Chew says BRIEFS
Central The event was attended by
Industrial Corp’s Indonesian Exhibition Companies
immediate Association chairman Hosea Andreas
focus will be to Runkat, Indonesia Convention
diversify into Exhibition president director Ryan
food and Adrian and Tourism Malaysia Jakarta
beverage, director Junus Suhid.
particularly
food security. “Together, we can be the business
gateway, offering global organisations
CICB aims to triple revenue access to the fast-evolving hub for
from manufacturing in 2023 business events activities in the Asian
region and beyond,” Abdul Khani said.
oCentral Global unit to buy machinery the domestic and international “Our immediate focus will be to
to expand production capacity of its markets. diversify into food and beverage, He said the networking initiative
industrial masking tapes To date, CICB’s products amount particularly food security as well as showed that the world is healing, and
to more than 50 types of specialised manufacturing base industries the business events industry has stayed
industrial tapes and label stocks segment to expand our business resilient and resumed from where it left
under its belt as a result of its areas. We believe these two off at the pandemic’s onset. – Bernama
consistent research and industries will be the key growth
development (R&D) and innovation drivers for CICB in the near future,” BINTAI KINDEN TO
PETALING JAYA: Central Industrial be successfully installed sometime efforts to extend its product portfolio he added. SUPPLY PIPING
Corp Bhd (CICB), a wholly owned in July and subsequently begin for tape related trading items. MATERIALS TO SAUDIS
subsidiary of Central Global Bhd operations by August. “CICB started 50 years ago with “At the moment, we’re finalising
(CGB), aims to double or even triple the vision to be a leading premium the purchase of machinery that will KUALA LUMPUR: Bintai Kinden
its annual revenue for its He said this at the launch solution provider to the adhesive increase the manufacturing capacity Corp Bhd has partnered Marafie
manufacturing division in 2023 with yesterday of the new logo of CICB in labels and tapes industries through of our industrial masking tapes by Co to supply piping materials to
the purchase of machinery that will conjunction with the 50th our high quality and innovative two and a half times to 70 million oil and gas (O&G) related
increase the manufacturing capacity anniversary of its establishment. products. In line with this, we have square metres tapes per annum companies in Saudi Arabia for
of its industrial masking tapes. increased our focus on R&D efforts from the current 20 million. We had three years. In a statement, the
CICB, which was founded in to produce newer and more also recently received additional group said its subsidiary Bintai
CGB group managing director 1972, pioneered the manufacturing innovative products to keep up with mixers that would increase our Energy Sdn Bhd has entered into a
Chew Hian Tat said that the of industrial hi-temp masking tapes the constantly evolving industry mixing output volume to 215 tonnes marketing and distribution agreement
machinery will increase output in Malaysia, specifically crepe trends as well as to cater to a wider monthly from our current capacity of with Marafie to formalise the
volume to 215 tonnes monthly from paper masking tapes. Since its spectrum of customers and end-user 179 tonnes per month. This collaboration. Marafie will act as a
the current capacity of 179 tonnes a inception, CICB has been serving requirements,” said Chew. translates into a 20% increase per representative of Bintai Energy to
month. He hopes the machinery will the automotive, painter and month,” said Chew. engage in oil and gas
industrial business sectors in both development in the region of
Saudi Arabia. – Bernama
Marrybrown eyes 20% jump in revenue with Japanese flavours on menu
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian- Japan, was launched yesterday and country recently, said the franchise school holiday season and festivals AWARD FOR CEO
based halal-certified fast food runs until Aug 7. had made early preparations to avoid where our sales will be high. So far, OF SEDANIA AS SALAM
restaurant chain Marrybrown is disruptions to the outlets. we have not experienced a supply
targeting a 20% increase in revenue “Every time we have a limited- shortage,” he said. KUALA LUMPUR: Sedania As
through the introduction of its time offer campaign, such as this “Our core product is chicken so we Salam Capital Sdn Bhd (Sedania
“Oishii Japan” menu. Oishii Japan menu, we usually target are always prepared through our Kairul noted that Marrybrown is As Salam) CEO Khairul Nisa Ismail was
Marrybrown International a total revenue increase of least logistics and supply teams. We are on track to open 50 new branches bestowed with the distinguished
director Kairul Azman said the new 20%,” he told Bernama. informed in advance to make this year, as the original target of 30 entrepreneur lifetime achievement
menu, which features flavours from preparations to get additional supplies. branches has almost been achieved. award at a gala dinner and awards
Kairul, when asked about the – Bernama presentation ceremony of the World
chicken supply disruption that hit the “This is especially so during the Digital Economy & Technology
Summit 2022 on Tuesday. Sedania
As Salam is a fintech subsidiary of
Sedania Innovator Bhd. The
ceremony recognised the
outstanding achievements of
influential individuals within the
digital and technology sectors.

VC TAX PERKS INFO
ON SC’S SOCIAL MEDIA

KUALA LUMPUR: Companies and
investors interested in learning
more about the Enhancements to
Venture Capital (VC) Tax
Incentives can visit the Securities
Commission Malaysia’s (SC) social
media platform for information.
The latest enhancements include
a tax exemption on all sources of
statutory income (other than
interest income arising from
savings or fixed deposits and profits
from syariah-based deposits) for
registered VC companies. The SC
has also provided a registration
link for those interested to apply
on its social media platforms,
namely Twitter, Linkedin, Facebook
and Instagram. – Bernama

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VIETNAM’S ECONOMY
BRIEFS GROWS 7.7% IN Q2, Toyota misses May output
FASTEST FOR 11 YEARS target, third month in a row

HANOI: Vietnam’s economy expanded TOKYO: Toyota Motor Corp’s o Doubts emerge on whether Japanese said Seiji Sugiura, a senior analyst at
in the second quarter at its fastest pace global production for the first five automaker will be able to maintain current Tokai Tokyo Research Institute.
in 11 years thanks to a big rebound in months of 2022 fell 9.7% short of
exports and the lifting of punishing its own target on average, raising “It is not impossible to make
Covid-19 restrictions. Growth in the goal for the yearquestions about whether the 900,000 units per month, for
manufacturing powerhouse had example, in the second half of the
stuttered at around 3% for two Japanese automaker will be able to year, so maybe there is still a place
consecutive years. But yesterday the maintain its current target for the where it is thinking of making up for
General Statistics Office (GSO) said year. (the production) there,” he said.
gross domestic product grew 7.72% The world’s largest automaker the same month last year and short Toyota has missed its monthly goal.
on-year in April-June, its best by sales said it produced 634,940 of its target of about 700,000. It was The company has stuck to its For June, the automaker has
performance since 2011. Turnover vehicles in May, 5.3% fewer than in the third consecutive month that target of a record 9.7 million twice downgraded production
from exports rose 21% to US$96.8 vehicles for the year ending March target. The latest forecast is 750,000
billion (RM426 billion) in the period. 2023 but has floated the possibility vehicles, roughly 12% below its
Economic growth for the first half of that its production plan “may be original estimate of 850,000.
the year was 6.42%, the GSO said, lower”.
inching back towards the 7% before Toyota initially fared well during The automaker has already
the pandemic in 2019. – AFP the global semiconductor crunch called April-June an “intentional
due to a large stockpile of chips but pause” in production to relieve the
US$330B OF RUSSIAN has repeatedly cut production this burden on its suppliers.
ASSETS FROZEN year due to shortages of key chips
SINCE UKRAINE INVASION and components as well as supply At home, production slumped
disruption due to Covid-19 by 28.5% in May but rose 4.6%
WASHINGTON: A sanctions task containment measures in China. overseas.
force of leading Ukraine allies has Toyota is likely to stick with its
frozen more than US$330 billion current annual target provided that Europe was among regions
(RM1.45 billion) in financial no additional negative factors arise where producti on increased
resources owned by Russia’s elite The Toyota, the world’s largest automaker by sales, produced 634,940 as it aims to make up for lost output because it was not hit as hard by the
and the central bank since Moscow’s vehicles in May, short of its target of about 700,000. – REUTERSPIX in the latter part of the fiscal year, chip shortage. Production also rose
invasion. The Russian Elites, Proxies, in countries including Thailand
and Oligarchs Task Force (Repo) said and Indonesia which were
in a joint statement yesterday that significantly affected by Covid-19
they had blocked US$30 billion in outbreaks last year. – Reuters
assets of Russian oligarchs and
officials, and immobilised US$300 LG battery unit reviewing US$1.3b Arizona plant plan
billion owned by the Russian central
bank. They have also detained at SEOUL: South Korean battery fearing a drop in consumer In a separate regulatory filing, Analysts attributed the investment
least five luxury yachts and frozen maker LG Energy Solution Ltd demand amid roaring US inflation LGES said it has been reviewing review to elevated US inflation,
opulent real estate owned by the (LGES), a major supplier to US mainly caused by global supply the timing, size and details of its running at its highest level in more
country’s billionaires. Repo includes carmakers including Tesla, is chain disruption. investment in Arizona due to than four decades, which could
top finance and justice officials of reassessing a US$1.3 billion (RM5.7 rising costs caused by worsening lead to rising costs for materials,
the US, Australia, France, Canada, billion) investment plan for a Arizona LEGS said in a statement it was global economic environment, construction as well as labour.
Germany, Japan, Italy, Britain and factory citing “unprecedented” currently reviewing various investment adding that nothing has been
the European Commission. – AFP economic conditions. options due to the “unprecedented decided. “At this point, it would be
economic conditions and investment unlikely for LGES to withdraw its
NOVARTIS SLASHES News that South Korea’s biggest circumstances in the United States.” Elsewhere in the United States, Arizona investment, the company
8,000 JOBS WORLDWIDE battery maker is reviewing the LGES is building three plants with needs to reassess its profitability
plan, unveiled only three months It did not mention the Arizona General Motors Co in Ohio, forecast amid rising cost due to
ZURICH: Swiss pharmaceutical giant ago, knocked LGES shares down plant, but an LGES spokesperson Tennessee and Michigan and plans inflation,” said Cho Hyun-ryul, an
Novartis is slashing around 8,000 4.6% yesterday. It comes as more said the company would reevaluate to expand its existing factory in analyst at Samsung Securities. –
jobs worldwide, or just over 7% of its firms review business plans, its investment in the standalone Michigan. Reuters
global workforce, as part of a large factory.
restructuring push, media reported.
Novartis, which currently employs
some 108,000 people around the
world, confirmed late Tuesday that it
would shed thousands of jobs as
part of a restructuring plan
announced in April. – AFP

Volt, Australia’s first online-only bank, loses its spark

SYDNEY: Volt Bank Ltd, the first Its collapse is another blow to a this year have made it harder for demand for home loans in Australia, Volt had A$113 million (RM342
exclusively online bank to gain an business model that the Australian online-only banks, called neobanks in the shift to working at home also million) in deposits and A$80 million
Australian banking licence, said it government and regulators promoted Australia, to compete with established prompted traditional banks to of home loans as of April, according
would shut down, returning deposits heavily after a 2018 inquiry into lenders, making fundraising much embark on a digital arms race, to government data, a tiny fraction of
and selling its mortgage book after misconduct in the finance industry led more difficult. narrowing approval times for loans the A$3 trillion mortgage market. The
failing to raise sufficient funds to to looser rules for new banking entrants. and eroding the competitive company said no customer would be
support the business. Though the pandemic and Covid- advantage of neobanks. left out of pocket. – Reuters
Rising inflation and interest rates 19 restrictions triggered huge

T H U R S DAY
30 JUNE 2022

Bigger & better
o7-ElevenMalaysiaopenstwostoreyflagship7CAFé store
in Puchong featuring BookXcess and Niko Neko Matcha

7-ELEVEN Malaysia introduces Tan Sri Vincent Tan (centre, in blue) with the 7-Eleven Malaysia Management
its two-storey flagship 7CAFé Team and Business Partners during the launch.
by 7-Eleven store in Bandar 7-Eleven Co-CEOs Wong (third from left) and Tan (second from right) with Niko
Puteri Puchong with a mini Neko Matcha and BookXcess directors.
bookstore and artisan beverages to
complement a lifestyle convenience The flagship 7CAFe is offering artisan beverages and bakes from Niko Neko
shopping experience. Matcha.

Malaysia’s largest convenience “Over the chiller section, we have the current demands of having a chic beauty seekers, watch out for Boots more outlets soon including outside
store has ventured into a store that products like ready-to-eat meals, and unique retail experience where brand products, and choose from a of Klang Valley in the pursuit of
offers customers a holistic lifestyle onigiri, sandwiches as well as deserts customers can dine in to enjoy the variety of Japanese beauty products offering this unique proposition of
convenience shopping experience giving our customers a wide array of atmosphere together with their loved available in-store. lifestyle convenience to the
and to make this happen 7-Eleven options. At our stores, we have a wide ones. customers.
Malaysia partners with BookXcess array of products. We will give our 7CAFé by 7-Eleven aims to open
and Niko Neko Matcha. customers the option to come to and Aside from its usual convenience
shop in our stores as well as a reason products on the shelf, 7CAFé by 7-
“The key idea is primarily to to keep coming back.” Eleven also boosts other in-demand
collaborate with local businesses that product categories to offer a wider
suit the lifestyle that we wanted to This unique proposition is to meet choice and variety for customers. For
portray along with the 7CAFé brand.
And with Niko Neko as a high-quality
matcha drink provider together with
BookXcess which has very accessible
and very affordable books for all, we
see this as a good fit for the 7CAFé
concept,” said Tan U Ming, Co-Chief
Executive Officer, 7-Eleven Malaysia.

The flagship 7CAFé by 7-Eleven
outlet in Puchong is the largest to
date in Malaysia and includes a mini
bookstore concept from BookXcess
meanwhile the food and beverage
section which serves 7-Eleven’s
popular hot food and Slurpee is
complemented with desserts and
cakes from contemporary artisan
matcha brand Niko Neko Matcha,
besides offering the usual
collectables, 7-Eleven merchandise
and beauty and personal care items.

Wong Wai Keong, Co-Chief
Executive Officer, 7-Eleven Malaysia
added: “Our counter food is themed
around American fusion with a local
twist. Our customer’s favourites are
Croffle (a hybrid of croissant and
waffle) which comes with a variety of
sweet or savoury options as well as
freshly brewed coffee served at an
affordable price.

The MPO presents Three Nations Chamber Concert
THE Malaysian Philharmonic
Orchestra (MPO) is proud to present, Adeline Wong (inspired by the
for the first time, a chamber concert beautiful sounds of the ‘azan’),
that will feature works by composers Fragments 1 by Ainolnaim Azizol
from three Asian countries. The (written for the 2014 Asian
concert will take place on July 22 at Composers League Young
8.30pm at Dewan Filharmonik Composers Competition in Japan)
PETRONAS (DFP), KLCC. and Ada Angin Bertiup by Johan
Othman (a work closely associated
Themed the Three Nations with the ideas of wind and spirit).
Chamber Concert, this special
concert will unite a plethora of South Korea will be represented
compositional talents from Malaysia, by 6 Moment musicaux composed
Singapore and South Korea, and by Chung Seung Jae (a work with six
celebrate a kaleidoscope of colours musical ideas of its own distinctive
from the three contrasting cultures, characteristic), Echoes from An Old
embarking on an exchange of Tree by Kyungmee Rhee (depicting
musical ideas. The Artistic Advisor for how the people’s lives are in
this concert is Gerard Salonga (MPO comparison to the nature) and
Resident Conductor). Remnants by Sunyeong Pak.

This presentation is the MPO’s Singapore will be presenting
pioneering collaboration with three Distancing Etude by Hoh Chung
music associations; the Malaysian Shih (a work that expresses the social
Composers Collective (MCC), the conditions during the Covid-19
Asian Composers League (South pandemic), smidgen(S) by Emily
Korea) and the Composers Society of Koh (a short musical on spices in the
Singapore. This concert is in line with composer’s kitchen) and Petals in
the MPO’s ongoing efforts to nurture the Sun by Elliot Teo (inspired by a
the musical talents in Malaysia and to Filipino artist’s painting).
showcase their artistry on a
prestigious platform at DFP. Visit www.mpo.com.my or check
out the MPO social media platforms
The Malaysian works to be (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and
performed are Jalinan composed by TikTok) for the latest update on all of
our offerings.

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Journey of Obi-Wan Kenobi writer
a hero Beattie’s film script was
stretched to a six-episode

miniseries. – Disney+

o Hit Disney+ series Obi-
Wan Kenobi was originally
meant to be a movie

Fans are worried for the health of the Blink- AS Obi-Wan Kenobi wraps up on “Then the second was thinking about movie: “Unfortunately, Solo changed the
182 drummer. – AFP Disney+, writer Stuart Beattie said the where Kenobi ends up. One of the most direction of the system. I like Solo, personally,
series was initially planned as a powerful moment in all of Obi-Wan’s story is but it hadn’t made a lot of money, and it
Travis Barker movie trilogy, in an interview with that moment where he sacrifices himself in A certainly crushed us.”
hospitalised for The Direct. New Hope ... But, if you think about it, it’s a
unknown reason pretty sudden thing, to see Luke and go, ‘I’m Director Deborah Chow also recently
Apparently, the script went through gonna die.’ That to me required forethought.” confirmed that Obi-Wan was planned as a
ON Tuesday, a photo obtained by TMZ significant growing pains on its way to limited series, although Lucasfilm president
showed Travis Barker, the drummer for becoming a Disney+ TV series, where writer The writer also revealed that both Lucasfilm Kathleen Kennedy hasn’t ruled out a second
Blink-182, being transported to Cedars- Joby Harold stretched Beattie’s proposed two- and Ewan McGregor were on board with the season. “I think if there’s huge engagement
Sinai Medical Centre in Los Angeles on a hour movie into a six-hour miniseries. idea: “We were ready to go. Ewan is just so and people really want more Obi-Wan, we’ll
stretcher, accompanied by his wife fantastic at it and he’s the perfect age and certainly give that consideration because the
Kourtney Kardashian. “I wrote the film that they based the show everything.” fans, they speak to us.”
on,” Beattie said, explaining that he spent a
While the reason for Barker’s year-and-a-half working on it. When the But Beattie was met with disappointment Obi-Wan Kenobi is now streaming on
hospitalisation remains a mystery at press decision was made not to produce any more when he didn’t get the greenlight for the Disney+. – by Marietta Mu
time, a tweet from the founder of Barker Star Wars spin-off films after the box-office
Wellness earlier in the day said: “God help failure of Solo, he left the project and went on
me”, sparking worry among fans. to other things.

However, some Twitter users pointed “I just got credit for the episodes because it
out that his tweet matches the name of a was all my stuff.”
song by Barker’s good friend, Machine Gun
Kelly. When Beattie pitched his Obi-Wan story to
Lucasfilm, he explained that there are three
An Instagram Story posted by the evolutions for the character to go from Obi-
drummer’s 16-year-old daughter Alabama, Wan to Ben: “The first one was the first movie
a few hours following her father’s (now made into the show) – Surrender to the
hospitalisaion requested fans to send their will of the Force. Transport your will, surrender
“prayers”. your will. Leave the kid alone.

Last month, Barker and Kardashian tied BTS’s RM hopes to open own
the knot in a beautiful ceremony in art gallery
Portofino, Italy, and celebrated their
nuptials with family and friends for three RM has a very BTS leader RM is eager to start his behind the initiative, RM revealed
days. keen interest in own art gallery. During his recent that it was due to the lack of visibility
the fine arts. – appearance on UBS’s Intersections: for local Korean artists.
Barker proposed to the reality star on a TWITTER The Art Basel Podcast, the singer spilt
Montecito beach in October last year. on his plans to open a small art “When people come to Korea – it
During the romantic moment, the pair gallery in order to display his own happens for the Koreans too – we
stood amid a heart-shaped arrangement of art private collection. cannot see the great Korean artists
roses and candles. because there are not many
RM told hosts: “This is my first museums right now, there are not
The couple were legally married in a time actually saying this, but many galleries right now (in Korea).
California courthouse on May 15. On their seriously I’m planning to make a So I want to make my own
wedding day, Kardashian posted images of small space of my own private sometime.”
herself and Barker in a car with a “Just collection, and just maybe a cafe on
Married” sign and the phrase “Till death do the first floor and set up my Though RM is generally known
us part.” – by Hazique Zairill collections on the second and third for his musical abilities, he is actually
floor.” quite an art aficionado. To date, he
has frequented quite a number of
He continued: “So, people could art museums in Korea and abroad.
always see the collections when they
just want to see them.” And whenever he can, he shares
his finds with fans on social media.
When asked about the inspiration – by John Tan

Dakota Johnson spills Fifty Shades secrets
IN an interview with Vanity Fair, Dakota were parts of the books that just wouldn’t work
Johnson discussed the filming of the Fifty in a movie, like the inner monologue, which was Johnson said that working on the films was chaotic. – UNIVERSAL PICTURES
Shades of Grey movie trilogy, which she at times incredibly cheesy. It wouldn’t work to
described as “crazy.” say out loud. It was always a battle.”

Johnson starred as Anastasia Steele, a college Working on the Fifty Shades films was “crazy
student who initiates a romance with and rough”, according to Johnson, and they
businessman Christian Grey (British actor Jamie ended up recording various versions of the
Dornan) in the steamy franchise. Johnson led all movie – one that would satisfy James, then one
three Fifty Shades films, a role that catapulted that others preferred. It even reached a point
her to stardom. Fifty Shades Freed, the third and where Johnson even had to rewrite sequences
final film in the saga, was released in 2018 and the night before filming in order to “add a line
Johnson is now free to tell her side of the story. here and there”, and it was chaos almost all the
time.
“I’m a sexual person, and when I’m
interested in something, I want to know so Despite her disagreements with James,
much about it,” Johnson recalled of her interest Johnson acknowledges she was satisfied by the
in the films. “That’s why I did those big naked end result, and bears no grudges against the
movies.” author who cast her breakout role as Anastasia
Steele.
But the 32-year-old actress said she “signed
up to do a very different version of the film we She added that James is a kind lady who was
ended up making,” something she chalks up to a “always nice” to her and her co-star Dornan. She
number of internal factors, including author E.L also stated that she has no regrets about her
James’ degree of creative control during work in the films.
production.
She also praised Dornan, stating that while
She explained: “She (James) had a lot of they played a couple, he was “like a brother” to
creative control, all day, every day, and she just her, and that she cherished his presence during
demanded that certain things happen. There the journey. – by Thashine Selvakumaran

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█ BY THASHINE SELVAKUMARAN 0 Director:
Kim Hong-
THE POPULAR Money Heist, sun
which was released on Netflix
in 2017, quickly became a 0 Cast: Yoo
global hit. The Ji-tae, Park
announcement of a Korean remake Hae-soo,
came as no surprise as the original Jeon Jong-
Money Heist was regarded as one of seo, Lee
the streaming platform’s biggest Won-jong,
blockbusters internationally. and Park
Myung-
The six-part Money Heist: Korea - hoon
Joint Economic Area takes place in a
one-of-a-kind geopolitical setting. E-VALUE
The story begins in an alternate 7
universe year 2025, when the present
Joint Security Area between a now ACTING
‘united’ North and South Korea has 8
been transformed into a Joint
Economic Area centred around the PLOT
Unified Korean Mint. 7

The Professor (Yoo Ji-Tae) gathers Stealing hearts and minds The series is set
a unique gang of thieves to pull off a in the same
robbery unlike any other seen in o The South Korean remake of the Spanish fictional
history. action-thriller series Money Heist is finally here universe as the
original show. –
There is a new dynamic conflict NETFLIX
between North and South Korea.
Because of the differences betwen the who portrays the suave but terrifying attitude and amusing silliness that
communist North and the capitalist Berlin. One of the breakout stars of helps lighten the mood.
South, the anticipated formation of a last year’s Squid Game, Park adds yet
joint currency is predicated on another incredible series to his What distinguishes each
economic politics. resume. character’s appeal is that they all
radiate power and energy and are
The Professor and the thieves’ His interpretation of Berlin is also capable of a wide range of actions.
obsession with executing a world- more likeable than the original – no
changing theft without getting their disrespect to actor Pedro Alonso – Money Heist: Korea has another
hands dirty is central to the plot. which is a good sign. six episodes to go, and there’s more to
look forward to.
And everything has to be based And we cannot forget the rest of
upon the Professor’s ultimate rule – the cast. As the narrator of the series, For fans of the Spanish series, the
no one must die, not even for four Tokyo (Jeon Jong Seo) is as capricious Korean adaptation may feel
trillion won. and cold as ever. She also has a more monotonous, with nothing in the way
interesting backstory here, which of new twists.
One thing that works for this adds layers to her personality.
version is the star cast’s sincere However, if you are seeing it for the
performances. Aside from their Rio (Lee Hyun-woo), the first time, it has everything you are
innocent-looking hacker, is a rich, looking for: a superb cast,
The heist names, the characters have nothing spoilt child with brains. performances, and thrilling elements
team in in common with the Spanish version that keep you excited throughout.
“Money of Money Heist. Each character’s The strong Helsinki (Kim Ji-hoon)
Heist: Korea history has been revised to reflect the and Oslo (Lee Kyu-ho), both Money Heist: Korea is a good
- Joint “Korean” scenario. unidentifiable from one other but watch for Korean drama lovers, but
Economic recognisable as a pair. may or may not be the same for the
Area.” – The actors did not imitate or make original adaptation lovers.
NETLIX the characters appear in an The delightful “saturi” accent
exaggerated way compared to the heard from Denver (different Kim Ji- However, I would still recommend
original version. I would say this is hoon) and his father Moscow (Lee this show for the history of the Korean
the show’s strongest contribution. Won-jong ) adds a local vibe to the peninsula, and what the effects of its
characters. unification can mean to the future.
Yoo Ji-tae as Professor is almost
perfect – of course, he doesn’t adjust Con artist Nairobi (Jang Yoon-ju) Money Heist: Korea-Joint
his spectacles like the original series’ is as sharp as ever, oozing a casual Economic Area is currently streaming
Alvaro Morte, but every time he on Netflix.
appears on screen, he manages to
capture people’s heart with his cool
personality.

Kim Yunjin, who plays crisis
negotiating team head Seon Woojin,
is strong and seamlessly portrays the
character.

And of course, we cannot forget
Park Hae-soo, the outstanding actor

How Stranger Things is reviving nostalgia for ‘80s fashion

THE ‘90s and the Y2K aesthetic have – have made their comeback to Plaid shirts are making a comeback thanks to the fourth season of Stranger Things. – ETX STUDIO
been dominating fashion trends for planet fashion. This is evidenced by
so long that it’s easy to forget the the craze for lumberjack-style shirts
impact that previous decades have and jackets, once thought to have
had on the fashion world. In fact, it is been banished from our wardrobes
currently the 1980s that are buzzing for life. LTK reports a jump of more
on specialist search engines and than 3,000% in searches for these two
social networks, fueled by the return ultimate ‘80s pieces since the start of
of the series Stranger Things. the show’s fourth season.

The first part of this new season But that’s not all. More broadly, it
revived many an iconic fashion item appears that the series has reignited
from this decade, in which colour and consumers’ love of retro outfits.
extravagance were the order of the These terms have generated a 200%
day. increase in search interest on the
influencer marketing platform.
According to the influence
marketing platform LTK, searches More specifically, it could be that
relating to the world of the series and the iconic ‘80s bomber jackets and
Hawkins’ heroes have skyrocketed in caps of all kinds – especially those
recent weeks, up +700% for the featuring a retro design – will be
Stranger Things phenomenon in everywhere this fall. These two
general, and even more so for the categories of products have
fashion trends spotlighted during the respectively shown a 200% and 120%
first seven episodes of this fourth increase in searches in recent weeks.
season, the second part of which is
set to drop on July 1. Since the pandemic, TV shows
The lumberjack shirt returns have become veritable fashion
The success of this latest installment influencers – a phenomenon that
of Stranger Things is such that even spans all genres, from the romantic
the cheesiest pieces of the ‘80s – or comedy Emily in Paris to the Squid
maybe especially the cheesiest pieces Game thriller, through the romantic
period drama Bridgerton. – ETX
Studio

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Three must-pack
items this summer
o Essential oils can be great allies when it
comes to dealing with summer ailments.

ARE you nervous about flying? Peppermint oil to the rescue Lavender oil: a real skin ally skin, which can be more prone to your trip.
Prone to motion sickness? Peppermint essential oil alone can While proper sun protection is a developing eczema or psoriasis, for Mouth ulcers, ear infections, colds,
Then it may no longer be save you from many unpleasant vacation essential to protect you from example. And, just like peppermint oil,
necessary to devote an entire situations on vacation, due to its the harmful effects of UV rays, no one lavender can ease headaches, nausea sinusitis, sore throats, cavities, cold
suitcase to your personal first-aid kit, innumerable virtues. Available in is immune to sunburn, especially and certain digestive disorders, all of sores and even urinary tract infections,
as certain essential oils can be the tiny bottles, from 10 ml, this remedy during the first few days of exposure. It which can soon put a damper on are among the complaints that can be
perfect allies for summer skin can travel in the hold, as well as in is advisable, of course, not to find vacation fun. soothed by tea tree oil. When used in
complaints as well as minor health the cabin, to help you deal with yourself in such a situation, but if you The many uses of tea tree oil synergy with other essential oils, it can
concerns. From peppermint and some typical summer vacation do get sunburn, lavender essential oil You probably already have tea tree oil even be used as a deodorant or an
lavender to tea tree oil, here are three ailments. Considered a stimulant, will be your best friend. Known for its in your bathroom cabinet to purify skin antiseptic gel, lightening your suitcase
suitcase essentials to see you through peppermint essential oil has a fresh, repairing and soothing virtues, it will and, in particular, to fight certain a little more this summer.
the summer. striking scent that can give you a calm the discomfort caused by blemishes. But this essential oil has
boost when energy levels are sunburn, and will help the skin to other properties, which can be But care should be taken when
Whether you’re travelling alone, as running low, but that’s not all ... regenerate more quickly. This is also particularly handy on vacation, choosing essential oils. It is preferable
a couple, or with your family, you have true for irritated or itchy skin. tackling some of the minor ailments of to use natural and organic products,
probably already had to carry some or This essential oil can help, if not everyday life that can inconvenience sourced locally if possible, and above
all of your medicine cabinet in your cure, then calm headaches, More generally, lavender essential all to read the instructions for use
suitcase to deal with the various dizziness, sinusitis, rhinitis and oil is a great companion for sensitive carefully, taking note of any
ailments of the summer. This can add even earache, thanks to its contraindications. – ETX Studio
up to significant weight, increasing the decongestant properties, and can
cost of excess baggage, and even more help adults and children (from a
so the CO2 emissions of the means of certain age) cope with motion
transport used. Essential oils appear to sickness – including seasickness. It
be the lightest and most natural is also recommended in cases of
solution to deal with ailments like indigestion, nausea and vomiting.
sunburn and mosquito bites, as well And this essential oil can even ease
as headaches and transport-related itching. Applied locally, it will calm
problems, which can soon put a the inevitable vacation mosquito
downer on your vacation. bites.

Preloved Hermès bag sells
for over RM800k

TikTok users like @itsmitch__, @gabxxrielle and @christendominique show how‘douyin blush’ can give you a natural glow. – TIKTOK ARE second-hand shopping A safe bet, a safe investment
platforms about to replace auction The coveted accessory, which will
A naturally sunkissed look houses? Perhaps not yet, but the celebrate its 40th birthday in 2024, is
IS blush the new foundation? Long on TikTok. doubt more aesthetically pleasing for sales records posted by some pre- now being snapped up at a
overshadowed, blush seems to be The ‘douyin blush’ trend a social network as visual as TikTok. owned goods specialists make you premium, and not only in auction
making a comeback on social The final step is simply to blend wonder. For example, a Birkin rooms, where it can fetch six-figure
networks -- TikTok in the lead -- originated in China, according to the everything in with a beauty blender Faubourg bag by Hermès recently sums. Vestiaire Collective explains
giving a welcome boost to the dullest many users who have adopted it. sponge. sold for €158,000 (RM854,000) on that the average price of a Hermès
of complexions. Straight out of China, After spreading to several Asian Vestiaire Collective - much higher bag is up 15% in 2022 compared to
‘douyin blush’ is the latest trick for countries, including Japan, this To pull off this trick, you’ll need to than the average price of the luxury last year. And this is by no means
applying blush to strategic zones of beauty trick is gradually coming to banish powder blush in favour of label’s legendary model. stopping customers from reaching
the face for a naturally sunblushed - Europe, the United States and Latin liquid or cream products. Some users deeper into their pockets. According
or perhaps sunburned - effect, that’s America - much to the delight of those replace blush with a red or raspberry- Why invest in cryptocurrency, to the second-hand platform,
nowhere near as bad for your skin. who now swear by natural makeup coloured lipstick, but it’s probably when you can step into the Parisian
looks. So forget about foundation, best to stick with products designed flagship of Hermès, rue du Faubourg searches for Birkin bags have
Unlike Xennials and Millennials, concealers, highlighter and bronzer, for this specific purpose. According to Saint-Honoré, and buy increased by an average of 20%
Gen Zers have made blush their new and reach for lighter textures that give those who have tested the look, the yourself a Birkin bag? Better compared to last year, and sales
beauty essential, coming up with all you a fresh, healthy glow. And, in that results are spectacular. The ‘douyin yet, you can skip the peaked in January 2022 with a
kinds of tricks to make this makeup particular game, blush is a firm blush’ trick apparently gives you the waiting lists by snapping 40% increase
product a must-have for everyone. favourite. same rosy complexion as spending an up one up on the compared to the
After the W blush trend and under- afternoon in the sun -- with proper many luxury previous year.
eye blush, the next big thing on TikTok The ‘douyin blush’ technique - protection, of course. goods resales “Timeless or
is referred to as ‘douyin blush,‘ with which already counts more than three platforms classic
‘Douyin’ the name of the Chinese- million views for its hashtag - doesn’t To keep the look as natural as that are handbags are a
language TikTok-like social network require any special skills or crazy possible, there’s no need to apply this growing at safe investment
owned by the same group. The goal is products or tools. The trend simply technique over several layers of pace on the because they
to bring freshness and brightness to involves drawing the letter ‘v’ - big or foundation and concealer. It’s better web. A real never go out of
the parts of your face that the sun small, depending on the desired to start with skin that has little or no investment - style and never
naturally reddens first. And this result - on specific parts of the face, makeup at all, or possibly just a better than lose their
approach is proving to be a major hit namely the nose, the chin, the primer if you want to hide some gold, value,“ explains
since the #sunkissedmakeup hashtag cheekbones and the outer corners of imperfections... Just as you would on according to Sophie Hersan,
counts no less than 7.5 million views the eyes. Note that some users prefer vacation for a trip to the beach. – ETX some head of fashion
hearts to ‘v’ shapes, which are no Studio specialists - and co-founder
bags from
the French of the platform.“This is not the first
brand Hermès have always been time that Vestiaire Collective has sold
coveted, but in recent months, they an extremely rare Hermès, which is a
have reached record prices, even on testament to the trust of customers
the second-hand market. and the quality of the authentication
service offered by the platform.”
The Vestiaire Collective platform
hosted one such sale in May, when a Rarity is indeed one of the
Birkin Faubourg model went for reasons why the second-hand
€158,000, shattering the previous market is the ideal solution for those
record set six months earlier by who dream of a unique (or almost)
another bag... a Hermès Birkin bag, model, and for the authentication
nonetheless. The latter sold for services that guarantee you don’t
€112,000 - already a staggering sum. end up with a counterfeit. While a
A favourite bag of celebrities, and classic Birkin is priced under €10,000
now of reality TV stars -- who show in boutiques, prices climb to tens of
them off on social networks - the thousands of euros for specific
Birkin sees its price rise from year to models on luxury second-hand
year, representing not only a symbol platforms such as Collector Square
of wealth but also a real investment and Vestiaire Collective, reflecting a
for fans and collectors. growing craze for the iconic bag,

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In the first half of
2022, this shoe is
one of the greatest
alternatives to the
Air Jordan. – KICK
GAME

Hot sneakersVansxNotreOGStyle36LX.–25GRAMOS Travis Scott x Nike Air Max 1 “CACT.US
for your feet CORP”. – THE COLE SUPPLIER

oTake a look at the best sneakers New Balance sets itself apart with the
arriving in the second half of 2022 minimalist 990v3. – HYPEBEAST

█ BY HAZIQUE ZAIRILL Minimal waste and at least 25% recycled materials are used in the 2.94 KG CO2e. – ADIDAS.COM

THE battle for 2022’s best sneakers is “Sea Salt.” Most of the sneakers are covered in footwear’s historical look. The sneakers’ black Converse and Stussy’s 2022 collaboration is one
beginning to heat up. There are white (a “dad shoe” look), but the creamy hemp material uppers give them a decidedly of the year’s biggest hits. – HYPEBEAST
commonly a variety of brands, types, midsole panel and red tongue branding give West Coast vibe. Unvarnished foxing performing really well by collaborating with
and materials to choose from. them a sporty edge. accentuates and embroidery of the star logo Adidas. These shoes see a surprising amount of
This year has been loaded to the fullest with 0 Nike Air Jordan 1 High “Dark Marina Blue” completes this pair of shoes’ aesthetics. weight and quality that has gone into this eco-
hot drops from Nike and Yeezy to New Balance, Nike’s Jordan Brand has always loved to revamp 0 Travis Scott x Nike Air Max 1 “CACT.US friendly collaboration that the first time Adidas
and things are looking better now that the the Air Jordan 1 colorways. These new “Dark CORP” has ever manufactured footwear with less than
deluge of pointless collaborations and dull Marina Blue” Dunks were released in February Despite last year’s Astroworld Festival tragedy, 3kg of ‘trash,’ and the shoes are made of at least
colorways is starting to recede. this year, and although the buzz was low, and Travis Scott and Nike have decided to release 25% recycled materials, a bio-based midsole
there’s nothing groundbreaking here, some their Nike collaboration. When it comes to Nike and an ultralight textile upper.
Almost all of the second-half releases have sizes of the sneakers were still sold out quickly. Air Max 1s, Cactus Jack artist Scott brings back 0 Nike Air Force 1 ‘07 LX
been claimed as bangers, but it’s more This sneaker’s accessibility and sleek his distinctive reversed Swoosh design on the Whether it’s freezing outside or not, the Nike Air
complicated than you might think because appearance make it one of the best Air Jordan lateral walls, as well as his new logo on the Force 1 “07 LVX” keeps your style on fire with at
there are so many different shoe brands out alternatives in 2022’s first half. tongue and a Cactus Jack banner on the right least 20% recycled materials by weight.
there, and even more set to enter the market. 0 Converse x Stussy Chuck 70 High heel of these new “CACT.US CORP” colourways. Designed to keep you warm, this piece features
Converse and Stussy are teaming up to served 0 Adidas x Allbirds 2.94 KG CO2e a quilted design and a fleece-like inside that’s
These aren’t your normal white sneakers. two shoe designs, the Chuck 70 and the One The Allbirds footwear brand was like “a new kid designed to keep you snug. To create the
These shoes smashed barriers. Some honour Star, respectively. It’s the Converse x Stussy on the block” in the sneaker industry, but they speckles in the outsole, Nike Grind, a waste
designers or decades of history, and some are Chuck 70 High-tops, which are the first to be product from the shoe-manufacturing industry,
too good to be true. revealed. A nod to the shoe’s coastal heritage were already is mixed with rubber.

Without further ado, let’s check out the list of is evident in the
the best sneakers (so far) this year.
0 Vans x Notre OG Style 36 LX
Both Vans and Notre radiate laid-back style,
which makes the OG Style 36 LX more
endearing than its standard release brother.
These kicks come in four colours and have a
handshake graphic instead of the traditional
Vans stripe.
0 New Balance MADE IN USA 990v3
New Balance’s creative director,
Teddy Santis, applies his
minimalistic design to its
lifestyle division, and the
result is this New
Balance MADE
IN USA
990v3

Nike Air Force 1 ‘07 LX. – NIKE.COM

TRAVEL

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SCHOOL holidays are the best
time to bond and create new
memories with your family,
and for the children, a break
from the mundane daily routines. If
you are looking for a holiday idea
where your children can explore
sensory learning in a fun and
enjoyable manner, look no further –
Western Australia has got you
covered.

Western Australia is the western
gateway to Australia, and is just a five-
hour direct flight from Kuala Lumpur
to Perth. The state also shares the
same time zone as Malaysia, so
children and adults alike can hop
right into adventure-seeking without
worrying about jet lags.

While Western Australia has many
great adventures to offer, here are
three family-friendly ones that you
can do with your family for an
unforgettable family holiday:

1. Meet Australia’s cutest wildlife at Adventure awaitsCavershamWildlife Park. –ALLPIXCOURTESYOFWESTERNAUSTRALIA.COM A cute quokka on Rottnest Island.
Caversham Wildlife Park in Western Australia swim or snorkel in. Alternatively, you
can cycle or go for a relaxing walk on
Australia is synonymous with wildlife o Three family-friendly places paved riding and walking trails.
and iconic animals, in which Western that you and your family must
Australia is home to 141 of the 207 visit in Western Australia The main attraction of the island is
mammal species found in Australia. during the next school holidays to meet the happiest animal on earth
– the quokka – as it is the only place in
Caversham Wildlife Park is just a the world where you can find these
30-minute drive northeast of Perth adorable, furry friends. The friendly,
and is home to about 200 species of highly photogenic marsupial always
animals, birds and reptiles. It is a has a welcoming smile on its face, so
great place to bring your family to keep a lookout for them.
meet most of Australia’s animals in 3. Experience a farm stay at
one location. Here, children can feed
the animals, take photos with the Ferguson Farm
koala and wombat, or play with the Ferguson Farmstay is located in the
farm animals at the interactive beautiful Ferguson Valley.
Molly’s Farm located within the park. Approximately 30 minutes drive from
2. Explore the paradise of Rottnest Bunbury and less than two hours’
drive from the south of Perth, the
Island farm is situated on top of the
Rottnest Island is a holiday haven for undulating Darling ranges and offers
your family, attributed to its pristine spectacular views of the city of Perth,
beaches, aquamarine bays, bike the farmland, and vineyards all the
tracks and friendly animals to meet. way to the Bunbury coast.
About 19 kilometres offshore from
Perth, it is a 30-minute ferry ride from A child-friendly farm, Ferguson
Farmstay offers many activities for all,
See the the capital city, where paradise including feeding farm animals such
animals on beckons. as goats, ponies, kangaroos, ducks
Ferguson Farm. and rabbits. Children can go on pony
A car-free zone, the island is a safe rides or hop onto a tractor ride to feed
place for your family to travel about – the bigger cows.
on foot, with a rented bicycle or e-
bike, on the island shuttle, or aboard With many adventures awaiting
the hop-on-hop-off bus that loops you in Western Australia, there
around the 11-kilometre-long island. certainly is something for everybody
Its beautiful white beaches, clear so do check out these destinations.
water and protected coral reefs such
as Salmon Bay and Pinky Beach are For more details and destination
perfectly safe for children to play, inspirations for your next family

holidays, head over to Tourism
Western Australia’s website at

www.westernaustralia.com.

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NNoo..TTeelleeffoonn :: 0044--55339988885555
NNoo.. FFaaxx :: 0044--55339955885555 RED BULL chief Christian Horner says people this year, is currently 46 points clear of his
NNoo..RRuujjuukkaann :: WWCCMMNN((BBMM))//PPIIBBBB((KKKK))--HHLL//22002211--116655//YYPPHH((RRSS//jj)) IINN TTHHEE HHIIGGHH CCOOUURRTT OOFF MMAALLAAYYAA AATT in F1 have short memories if they have ruled Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez at the top of
KKUUAALLAA LLUUMMPPUURR out the possibility of Mercedes triumphing at the Drivers’ Championship, while the
332222 Notices IINN TTHHEE HHIIGGHH CCOOUURRTT OOFF MMAALLAAYYAA AATT the British Grand Prix this weekend. Austrian team are also 76 points clear of the
PPUULLAAUU PPIINNAANNGG,, IINN TTHHEE SSTTAATTEE OOFF WWIILLAAYYAAHH Scuderia at the top of the team standings.
332222 Notices IINN TTHHEE MMAATTTTEERR OOFF PPEERRSSEEKKUUTTUUAANN,, MMAALLAAYYSSIIAA Silver Arrows drivers Lewis Hamilton and But Horner admits he isn’t taking anything
TTHHEE CCOOMMPPAANNIIEESS AACCTT 22001166 IINN TTHHEE SSTTAATTEE OOFF PPEENNAANNGG,,MMAALLAAYYSSIIAA CCOOMMPPAANNIIEESS WWIINNDDIINNGG UUPP PPEETTIITTIIOONN George Russell have struggled with for granted.
IINN TTHHEE MMAATTTTEERR OOFF CCOOMMPPAANNIIEESS WWIINNDDIINNGG--UUPP PPEETTIITTIIOONN NNOO:: WWAA--2288NNCCCC--333377--0044//22002222 porpoising issues this year and have failed to
TTHHEE CCOOMMPPAANNIIEESS AACCTT 22001166 AANNDD IINN TTHHEE MMAATTTTEERR OOFF IInn tthhee mmaatttteerr ooff SSeeccttiioonn 446655 aanndd 446666 keep pace with the drivers at the top of the “He’s (Verstappen) obviously arriving back
DDAAYYAA LLAANNDD && DDEEVVEELLOOPPMMEENNTT NNOO::PPAA--2288NNCCCC--5522--0066//22002222 ooff tthhee F1 standings. at Silverstone as the reigning world
AANNDD IINN TTHHEE MMAATTTTEERR OOFF IInn tthhee mmaatttteerr ooff SSeeccttiioonn 446644 && SSeeccttiioonn CCoommppaanniieessAAcctt 22001166 champion,” the 48-year-old continued. “He’s
TTRRIIPPLLEE““LL””IINNDDUUSSTTRRIIEESS SSDDNN..BBHHDD.. SSDDNN.. BBHHDD.. 446655((11))((ee)) ooff tthhee CCoommppaanniieessAAcctt,,22001166 “They’ve only not been winning for about leading the Drivers’ Championship, we’ve got
220000000011002211999955 ((552244660022--DD)) AAnndd eight or nine races or 10 races so it’s amazing a good lead in the Constructors’
119999990011001111885577 ((448866775577--AA)) ((IInn MMeemmbbeerr’’ss VVoolluunnttaarryy WWiinnddiinngg UUpp)) AAnndd IInn tthhee mmaatttteerr ooff tthhee CCoommppaanniieess how short memories are in this business,” Championship. But we know these things
((IInn MMeemmbbeerrss’’ VVoolluunnttaarryy AAtt aa GGeenneerraall MMeeeettiinngg ooff tthhee MMeemmbbeerr IInn tthhee mmaatttteerr ooff FFAANNCCYY MMEERRGGEERR SSDDNN ((WWiinnddiinngg Horner told Sky Sports yesterday. “Silverstone can turn around pretty quickly.
WWiinnddiinngg UUpp)) ooff tthhee aabboovveennaammeedd CCoommppaannyy hheelldd BBHHDD [[CCoommppaannyy NNoo:: 119999990011000033222255 UUpp)) RRuulleess 11997722 is one of the big ones, it’s one of the ones
oonn 2299--0066--22002222,, tthhee ffoollloowwiinngg ssppeecciiaall ((447788112255--AA))]] that means the most so of course it will be “We saw that last year arriving at
((IInnccoorrppoorraatteedd iinn MMaallaayyssiiaa)) rreessoolluuttiioonn wwaass dduullyy ppaasssseedd::-- AAnndd very emotional to see if we can win that Silverstone in the lead of both
NNOOTTIICCEE OOFF FFIINNAALL MMEEEETTIINNGG ““TTHHAATT tthhee CCoommppaannyy bbee wwoouunndd BBEETTWWEEEENN IInn tthhee mmaatttteerr ooff PPaannzzaannaa EEnntteerrpprriissee race.” championships then. So our focus is on
NNOOTTIICCEEIISSHHEERREEBBYYGGIIVVEENNtthhaattppuurrssuuaanntt uupp vvoolluunnttaarriillyy ppuurrssuuaanntt ttoo sseeccttiioonn JJOOSSHHUUAA TTAANN YYII--SSHHAAUUNN SSddnn.. trying to get the best out of the weekend,
ttoo SSeeccttiioonn 445599((11)) ooff tthhee CCoommppaanniieess 443399((11))((bb)) ooff tthhee CCoommppaanniieess AAcctt 22001166 ((NNRRIICC NNoo..::993311223311--1100--66009955)) BBhhdd.. [[NNoo.. SSyyaarriikkaatt 8833557733--PP]] F1 teams were forced to redesign their the best out of the car and see how we fare
AAcctt 22001166,, tthhee FFIINNAALL MMEEEETTIINNGG ooff tthhee aanndd tthhaatt MMrr.. LLaaii CChhuunngg EEnn aanndd MMss.. cars over the winter in the wake of a whole against our opponents.
CCoommppaannyy wwiillll bbee hheelldd aatt SSuuiittee 1155,, CChhaann BBeeee LLeeee ((ff)) ooff SSttaannlleeyyCCoo CCoorrppoorraattee ……PPEETTIITTIIOONNEERR BBEETTWWEEEENN host of F1 regulation changes. And Mercedes
66tthh FFlloooorr,, IIOOII BBuussiinneessss PPaarrkk,, BBaannddaarr SSeerrvviicceess SSddnn.. BBhhdd..,, SSuuiittee 1155,, 66tthh FFlloooorr,, AANNDD RROOLLIIDD SSEETTIIAA SSDDNN.. BBHHDD.. have been unable to find a winning formula “We’ve had a hell of a run – we’ve won six
PPuucchhoonngg JJaayyaa,, 4477117700 PPuucchhoonngg,, IIOOII BBuussiinneessss PPaarrkk,, BBaannddaarr PPuucchhoonngg FFAANNCCYY MMEERRGGEERR SSDDNN BBHHDD [[NNoo.. SSyyaarriikkaatt::558866664422--WW]] as they have endured a miserable season on on the bounce. Silverstone is a different
SSeellaannggoorr oonn 0011--0088--22002222 aatt 99..0000 aa..mm.. JJaayyaa,, 4477117700 PPuucchhoonngg,, SSeellaannggoorr bbee aanndd [[CCoommppaannyy NNoo::119999990011000033222255 the track. challenge – it’s a fast circuit, it’s flowing
ffoorr tthhee ffoolllloowwiinngg ppuurrppoosseess::-- aarree hheerreebbyy aappppooiinntteedd aass LLiiqquuiiddaattoorrss ffoorr ((447788112255--AA))]] ……PPEETTIITTIIOONNEERR corners and we’ve seen Ferrari particularly at
11..TToo rreecceeiivvee tthhee LLiiqquuiiddaattoorrss’’ tthhee ppuurrppoossee ooff ssuucchh wwiinnddiinngg uupp wwiitthh aalll AANNDD Hamilton and Russell have only secured tracks like Barcelona be very strong.
SSttaatteemmeenntt ooff AAccccoouunntt sshhoowwiinngg tthhee ppoowweerrss ggiivveenn uunnddeerr sseeccttiioonn 445566 aanndd tthhee ……RREESSPPOONNDDEENNTT PPAANNZZAANNAA EENNTTEERRPPRRIISSEE SSDDNN.. BBHHDD.. five podium finishes between them this
mmaannnneerr iinn wwhhiicchh tthhee wwiinnddiinngg uupp hhaass EElleevveenntthh SScchheedduullee ooff tthhee CCoommppaanniieess AADDVVEERRTTIISSEEMMEENNTT OOFF PPEETTIITTIIOONN [[NNoo.. SSyyaarriikkaatt::119988220011000033882277 season, with neither being able to cross the “We’re hearing of a big upgrade from
bbeeeenn ccoonndduucctteedd aanndd tthhee pprrooppeerrttyy ooff AAcctt 22001166..”” NNOOTTIICCEE iiss hheerreebbyy ggiivveenn tthhaatt aa PPeettiittiioonn ((8833557733--PP))]] chequered flag in first place yet. Mercedes as well. It’s always great to race at
tthhee CCoommppaannyy hhaass bbeeeenn ddiissppoosseedd ooff,, DDaatteedd tthhiiss 3300--0066--22002222 ffoorr tthhee WWiinnddiinngg--UUpp ooff tthhee aabboovveennaammeedd Silverstone, to race in front of our local crowd
aanndd ooff hheeaarriinngg aannyy eexxppllaannaattiioonn tthhaatt DDAATTUUKK LLIIMM TTHHEEAANN SSHHIIAANNGG CCoommppaannyy bbyy tthhee HHiigghh CCoouurrtt wwaass oonn tthhee ……RREESSPPOONNDDEENNTT Instead, Red Bull and Ferrari have been being based just up the road. It’s a fantastic
mmaayy bbee ggiivveenn bbyy tthhee LLiiqquuiiddaattoorrss.. DDiirreeccttoorr 33rrdd ddaayy ooff JJuunnee 22002222,, pprreesseenntteedd bbyy AADDVVEERRTTIISSEEMMEENNTT OOFF PPEETTIITTIIOONN the two teams competing for dominance this race, it’s a fantastic atmosphere and we’re
22.. TToo ddeessttrrooyy aallll tthhee bbooookkss aanndd JJoosshhuuaa TTaann YYii--SShhaauunn,, aanndd tthhaatt tthhee ssaaiidd NNoottiiccee iiss hheerreebbyy ggiivveenn tthhaatt aa ppeettiittiioonn year, with the energy drink giants currently really looking forward to being there.” –
rreeccoorrddss ooff tthhee CCoommppaannyy aanndd ooff IINN TTHHEE MMAATTTTEERR OOFF PPeettiittiioonn iiss ddiirreecctteedd ttoo bbee hheeaarrdd bbeeffoorree ffoorr tthhee wwiinnddiinngg--uupp ooff tthhee aabboovveennaammeedd holding the advantage. Express Newspapers
tthhee lliiqquuiiddaattoorrss,, iinn ddiiggiittaall,, pprriinntteedd TTHHEE CCOOMMPPAANNIIEESS AACCTT 22001166 tthhee CCoouurrtt ssiittttiinngg aatt tthhee PPeennaanngg HHiigghh ccoommppaannyy bbyy tthhee HHiigghh CCoouurrtt wwaass,, oonn
aanndd aannyy ffoorrmmaatt tthhaatt aarree rreelleevvaanntt CCoouurrtt aatt 99..0000 oo’’cclloocckk iinn tthhee ffoorreennoooonn tthhee 2255tthh AApprriill 22002222 pprreesseenntteedd bbyy RRoolliidd Max Verstappen, who has won six races
ttoo tthhee aaffffaaiirrss ooff tthhee CCoommppaannyy aatt tthhee AANNDD IINN TTHHEE MMAATTTTEERR OOFF oonn tthhee 1155tthh ddaayy ooff AAuugguusstt 22002222 aanndd SSeettiiaa SSddnn.. BBhhdd..,, NNoo.. 44--11,, JJaallaann 33//114466,,
eexxppiirryy ooff ttwwoo yyeeaarrss ffrroomm tthhee ddaattee ooff DDAAYYAA LLAANNDD && DDEEVVEELLOOPPMMEENNTT aannyy ccrreeddiittoorr oorr ccoonnttrriibbuuttoorryy ooff tthhee BBaannddaarr TTaassiikk SSeellaattaann,, 5577000000 KKuuaallaa BRIEFS day, it felt a million miles away.”
ddiissssoolluuttiioonn ooff tthhee CCoommppaannyy aanndd iinn ssaaiidd CCoommppaannyy ddeessiirriinngg ttoo ssuuppppoorrtt oorr LLuummppuurr,, WWiillaayyaahh PPeerrsseekkuuttuuaann KKuuaallaa Morgan happy to retire
aaccccoorrddaannccee ttoo tthhee pprroovviissiioonnss ooff tthhee SSDDNN.. BBHHDD.. ooppppoossee tthhee mmaakkiinngg ooff aann oorrddeerr oonn tthhee LLuummppuurr.. AAnndd tthhaatt tthhee ssaaiidd PPeettiittiioonn iiss LIV meeting changed
CCoommppaanniieessAAcctt 22001166.. 220000000011002211999955 ((552244660022--DD)) ssaaiidd PPeettiittiioonn mmaayy aappppeeaarr aatt tthhee ttiimmee ddiirreecctteedd ttoo bbee hheeaarrdd bbeeffoorree tthhee CCoouurrtt EOIN MORGAN said extending his England my mind: Koepka
LLAAII CCHHUUNNGG EENN ((IInn MMeemmbbeerr’’ss VVoolluunnttaarryy WWiinnddiinngg UUpp)) ooff hheeaarriinngg bbyy hhiimmsseellff oorr hhiiss CCoouunnsseell ssiittttiinngg aatt KKuuaallaa LLuummppuurr,, aatt 99..0000 aamm iinn career would have made him feel “an
CCHHAANN BBEEEE LLEEEE ((FF)) NNoottiiccee iiss hheerreebbyy ggiivveenn tthhaatt tthhee ffoorr tthhaatt ppuurrppoossee;; aanndd aa ccooppyy ooff tthhee tthhee ffoorreennoooonn,, oonn tthhee 2277tthh SSeepptteemmbbeerr imposter” as the World Cup-winning captain BROOKS KOEPKA had a straightforward
LLiiqquuiiddaattoorrss CCrreeddiittoorrss ooff tthhee aabboovvee CCoommppaannyy,, wwhhiicchh PPeettiittiioonn wwiilll bbee ffuurrnniisshheedd ttoo aannyy ccrreeddiittoorr 22002222;; aanndd aannyy ccrreeddiittoorr oorr ccoonnttrriibbuuttoorryy retired from international cricket on Tuesday. explanation yesterday for why he pulled an
DDaatteedd tthhiiss 3300--0066--22002222 iiss bbeeiinngg vvoolluunnttaarriillyy wwoouunndd uupp,, aarree oorr ccoonnttrriibbuuttoorryy ooff tthhee ssaaiidd CCoommppaannyy ooff tthhee ssaaiidd ccoommppaannyy ddeessiirriinngg ttoo ssuuppppoorrtt Dublin-born Morgan bows out as England’s all- about-face over participating in the LIV Golf
NNoottee :: rreeqquuiirreedd oonn oorr bbeeffoorree 3300--0077--22002222 ttoo rreeqquuiirriinngg tthhee ssaammee bbyy tthhee uunnddeerrssiiggnneedd oorrooppppoosseetthheemmaakkiinnggooffaannoorrddeerroonntthhee time leading run-scorer in one-day Invitational Series. “Just my opinion, man,“
AA mmeemmbbeerr eennttiittlleedd ttoo aatttteenndd aanndd vvoottee sseenndd iinn tthheeiirr nnaammeess aanndd aaddddrreesssseess wwiitthh oonn ppaayymmeenntt ooff tthhee rreegguullaatteedd cchhaarrggee ffoorr ssaaiidd PPeettiittiioonn mmaayy aappppeeaarr aatt tthhee ttiimmee ooff international and Twenty20 cricket with 6,957 Koepka said during his introductory press
aatt tthhee mmeeeettiinngg iiss eennttiittlleedd ttoo aappppooiinntt aa ppaarrttiiccuullaarrss ooff tthheeiirr ddeebbttss aanndd ccllaaiimmss aanndd tthhee ssaammee.. hheeaarriinngg bbyy hhiimmsseellff oorr hhiiss ccoouunnsseell ffoorr and 2,458 runs respectively. Neither the conference at Pumpkin Ridge outside
pprrooxxyy ttoo aatttteenndd aanndd,, oonn aa ppoollll,, ttoo vvoottee ooff aannyy sseeccuurriittyy hheelldd bbyy tthheemm aanndd tthhee TThhee PPeettiittiioonneerr’’ss aaddddrreessss iiss aatt 2299,, JJaallaann tthhaatt ppuurrppoossee;; aanndd aa ccooppyy ooff tthhee PPeettiittiioonn thought of one last England appearance, or Portland, Oregon. “My opinion changed. That
iinn hhiiss sstteeaadd.. AA pprrooxxyy mmaayy bbuutt nneeeedd nnaammeess aanndd aaddddrreesssseess ooff tthheeiirr SSoolliicciittoorrss DDaattuukk SSuullaaiimmaann 33,, TTaammaann TTuunn DDrr IIssmmaaiill,, wwiillll bbee ffuurrnniisshheedd ttoo aannyy ccrreeddiittoorr oorr the prospect of staying on until the T20 World was it. You guys will never believe me, but we
nnoott bbee aa mmeemmbbeerr ooff tthhee CCoommppaannyy.. ((iiff aannyy)) ttoo tthhee uunnddeerrssiiggnneedd LLiiqquuiiddaattoorrss 6600000000 KKuuaallaa LLuummppuurr.. ccoonnttrriibbuuttoorryy ooff tthhee ssaaiidd ccoommppaannyy Cup in Australia later this year, held any appeal didn’t have the conversation till everything
TThhee pprrooxxyy ffoorrmm mmuusstt bbee ddeeppoossiitteedd ttoo aatt SSuuiittee 1155,,66tthh FFlloooorr,,IIOOII BBuussiinneessss PPaarrkk,, TThhee PPeettiittiioonneerr’’ss SSoolliicciittoorr iiss MMeessssrrss rreeqquuiirriinngg tthhee ssaammee bbyy tthhee uunnddeerrssiiggnneedd for Morgan. “It goes against everything I stand was done at the US Open and figured it out
tthhee LLiiqquuiiddaattoorrss’’ aaddddrreessss aatt SSuuiittee 1155,, BBaannddaarr PPuucchhoonngg JJaayyaa,, 4477117700 PPuucchhoonngg,, JJoosseepphhiinnee LL KK CChhooww && CCoo,, ssoolliicciittoorrss oonn ppaayymmeenntt ooff tthhee rreegguullaatteedd cchhaarrggee ffoorr for, I just would have felt like an imposter,” he and just said I was going to go one way or
66tthh FFlloooorr,, IIOOII BBuussiinneessss PPaarrkk,, BBaannddaarr SSeellaannggoorr aanndd iiff ssoo rreeqquuiirreedd bbyy nnoottiiccee iinn ffoorr tthhee PPeettiittiioonneerr aabboovveennaammeedd wwhhoossee tthhee ssaammee.. said, when asked about an England farewell another. Here I am.” Koepka, who has fought
PPuucchhoonngg JJaayyaa,, 4477117700 PPuucchhoonngg,, wwrriittiinngg ffrroomm tthhee ssaaiidd LLiiqquuiiddaattoorrss aarree bbyy aaddddrreessss ffoorr sseerrvviiccee iiss aatt NNoo 2211,, JJaallaann TThhee PPeettiittiioonneerrss’’ aaddddrreessss iiss NNoo.. 44--11,, appearance. “I’m very happy with my decision. through knee, hip and wrist injuries of late,
SSeellaannggoorr aatt lleeaasstt 4488 hhoouurrss bbeeffoorree tthhee tthheeiirr SSoolliicciittoorrss oorr ppeerrssoonnaalllyy ttoo ccoommee AAmmiinnuuddddiinn BBaakkii,, TTaammaann TTuunn DDrr IIssmmaaiill JJaallaann 33//114466,, BBaannddaarr TTaassiikk SSeellaattaann,, The day it hit me I was emotional, it was a said the lighter schedule of LIV appealed to
ddaattee aanndd ttiimmee ooff tthhee mmeeeettiinngg.. aanndd pprroovvee tthheeiirr ddeebbttss oorr ccllaaiimmss aatt ssuucchh 6600000000 KKuuaallaa LLuummppuurr.. 5577000000 KKuuaallaa LLuummppuurr,, WWiillaayyaahh difficult day, but since then I’ve been very him. “What I’ve had to go through the last
ttiimmee aanndd ppllaaccee aass sshhaalll bbee ssppeecciiffiieedd iinn PPeerrsseekkuuttuuaann KKuuaallaa LLuummppuurr.. content. I’d reached the end of the road. The two years on my knees, the pain, the rehab,
ssuucchh nnoottiiccee oorr iinn ddeeffaauulltt tthheerreeooff tthheeyy SSiiggnneedd TThhee PPeettiittiioonneerrss’’ ssoolliicciittoorrss iiss MMeessssrrss World Cup is in October and the feeling that all this stuff, we realised you need a little bit
wwiilll bbee eexxcclluuddeedd ffrroomm tthhee bbeenneeffiitt ooff aannyy ………………………………………… KKrriisshhnnaa DDaalllluummaahh && IInnddrraann ooff NNoo.. 6622,, more time off,” said Koepka.
ddiissttrriibbuuttiioonn mmaaddee bbeeffoorree ssuucchh ddeebbttss oorr MMeessssrrss JJoosseepphhiinnee LL KK CChhooww && CCoo JJaallaann SS22 DD3366,, SS22 CCiittyy CCeenntteerr,, SSeerreemmbbaann
ccllaaiimmss aarree pprroovveedd.. SSoolliicciittoorrss ffoorr tthhee PPeettiittiioonneerr 22,, NNeeggeerrii SSeemmbbiillaann DDaarruull KKhhuussuuss.. [[TTeell::
DDaatteedd tthhiiss 3300--0066--22002222 NNoottee ::-- 0066--66001166775500 FFaaxx:: 0066--66001166775533]] [[RReeff::
CCHHAANN BBEEEE LLEEEE ((FF)) AAnnyy ppeerrssoonn wwhhoo iinntteennddss ttoo aappppeeaarr oonn tthhee KKDDII//IIKK//004499//2222//nn]]
LLAAII CCHHUUNNGG EENN hheeaarriinngg ooff tthhee ssaaiidd PPeettiittiioonn mmuusstt sseerrvvee
LLiiqquuiiddaattoorrss oonn oorr sseenndd bbyy ppoosstt ttoo tthhee aabboovveennaammeedd ss..gg..dd..
MMEESSSSRRSS JJOOSSEEPPHHIINNEE LL KK CCHHOOWW && CCOO,, ……………………………………………………
CALL TO PLACE CLASSIFIED ADS nnoottiiccee iinn wwrriittiinngg ooff hhiiss iinntteennttiioonn ssoo ttoo KKRRIISSHHNNAA DDAALLLLUUMMAAHH && IINNDDRRAANN
ddoo.. TThhee nnoottiiccee mmuusstt ssttaattee tthhee nnaammee SSOOLLIICCIITTOORRSS FFOORRTTHHEE PPEETTIITTIIOONNEERR
MS. SHOBA aanndd aaddddrreessss ooff tthhee ppeerrssoonn,, oorr,, iiff aa ffiirrmm,, NNOOTTEE::--
tthhee nnaammee aanndd aaddddrreessss ooff tthhee ffiirrmm,, aanndd AAnnyy ppeerrssoonn wwhhoo iinntteennddss ttoo aappppeeaarr
T 03 7784 8888 mmuusstt bbee ssiiggnneedd bbyy tthhee ppeerrssoonn oorr ffiirrmm,, oorr oonn tthhee hheeaarriinngg ooff tthhee ssaaiidd ppeettiittiioonn
F 03 7784 4424 hhiiss oorr tthheeiirr SSoolliicciittoorrss ((iiff aannyy)) aanndd mmuusstt mmuusstt sseerrvvee oonn oorr sseenndd bbyy ppoosstt ttoo
bbee sseerrvveedd,, oorr,, iiff ppoosstteedd,, mmuusstt bbee sseenntt tthhee aabboovveennaammeedd MMeessssrrss KKrriisshhnnaa
bbyy ppoosstt iinn ssuuffffiicciieenntt ttiimmee ttoo rreeaacchh tthhee DDaalllluummaahh && IInnddrraann ooff NNoo.. 6622,, JJaallaann
aabboovveennaammeedd nnoott llaatteerr tthhaann 1122..0000 oo’’cclloocckk SS22 DD3366,, SS22 CCiittyy CCeenntteerr,, SSeerreemmbbaann 22,,
nnoooonn ooff tthhee 1144tthh ddaayy ooffAAuugguusstt 22002222.. NNeeggeerrii SSeemmbbiillaann DDaarruull KKhhuussuuss,, nnoottiiccee
TThhiiss AAddvveerrttiisseemmeenntt ooff PPeettiittiioonn iiss ttaakkeenn iinn wwrriittiinngg ooff hhiiss iinntteennttiioonn ssoo ttoo ddoo..
oouutt bbyy MMeessssrrss JJoosseepphhiinnee LL KK CChhooww && CCoo,, TThhee NNoottiiccee mmuusstt ssttaattee tthhee nnaammee aanndd
ssoolliicciittoorrss ffoorr tthhee PPeettiittiioonneerr aabboovveennaammeedd aaddddrreessss ooff tthhee ppeerrssoonn,, oorr,, iiff aa ffiirrmm,,
wwhhoossee aaddddrreessss ffoorr sseerrvviiccee iiss aatt NNoo 2211,, tthhee nnaammee aanndd aaddddrreessss ooff tthhee ffiirrmm,, aanndd
JJaallaann AAmmiinnuuddddiinn BBaakkii,, TTaammaann TTuunn DDrr mmuusstt bbee ssiiggnneedd bbyy tthhee ppeerrssoonn oorr ffiirrmm,,
IIssmmaaiill 6600000000 KKuuaallaa LLuummppuurr.. oorr hhiiss oorr tthheeiirr SSoolliicciittoorrss ((iiff aannyy)) aanndd
TTEELL ::0033--7777227733880000 mmuusstt bbee sseerrvveedd,, oorr,, iiff ppoosstteedd,, mmuusstt bbee
FFAAXX ::0033--77772255 77330000 sseenntt bbyy ppoosstt iinn ssuuffffiicciieenntt ttiimmee ttoo rreeaacchh
((RReeff:: 22002222991100668822//SSHH)) tthhee aabboovveennaammeedd nnoott llaatteerr tthhaann ttwweellvvee
//ssaallvviinn oo’’cclloocckk nnoooonn ooff tthhee 2266tthh SSeepptteemmbbeerr
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22 theSUN ON THURSDAY | JUNE 30, 2022
SPORTS

█ ANDY SIMS Nadal happy to be back
Spaniard cames through in four sets on first appearance atWimbledon after three years
RAFAEL NADAL strode into the second
round at Wimbledon just three weeks the circumstances I arrived here, the victory is But he did also credit his athletic opponent such a long time. He puts pressure, playing
after he was on crutches following the most important thing. with playing his part in stretching an aggressive on both sides,” Nadal said of opponent
make-or-break treatment on a chronic who is 13 years his junior.
foot injury. “Everyone knows I had to do absorbing contest to four sets.
some things on my foot, but the “I was more or less under control The early action at the All England Club was
The Spaniard, 36, underwent radio-wave most important thing is I am in overshadowed by the announcement from Matteo
therapy on the nerve in his left foot earlier this Wimbledon 2022 and I won my with two sets and one break up. But Berrettini – last year’s runner-up – that
month with his career potentially on the line after first match!” then the sun was crazy there,” Nadal coronavirus had forced him out of the
winning his 14th French Open. said. tournament.
Nadal blamed the sunshine
The procedure seems to have been a success as for making his first round match a “For a righty probably it is not a “I am heartbroken to announce that I need to
Nadal was given a serious run-around by little more challenging problem, but for a lefty where the sun withdraw from @wimbledon due to a positive
Argentinian debutant Francisco Cerundolo. yesterday. is ... I was losing the ball completely.” Covid-19 test result,” the 26-year-old Italian wrote
on Instagram.
But, on his first appearance at the It was an unlikely comment Playing 22-time major champion
Championships since 2019, Nadal came through from a man raised on the sun- Nadal on Centre Court on your Berrettini was widely regarded as one of the
in four sets, 6-4, 6-3, 3-6, 6-4 in three hours and 33 kissed island of Majorca and Wimbledon debut should be a biggest threats to defending champion Novak
minutes. competing in a city hardly daunting prospect, but Cerundolo Djokovic at Wimbledon, having captured back-to-
renowned for its weather. did not show any hint of nerves. back grass-court titles in Stuttgart and Queen’s.
“After three years of not playing here I’m very
happy to be back,” he said. “He played at very high level for He is the second man to withdraw from
Wimbledon with Covid in two days after 2017
“The last three years I didn’t put a foot on a runner-up Marin Cilic of Croatia also tested
grass court, so it always takes a while in my first positive.
match. Every day is a test and this was an
important test. The Italian was a potential semifinal opponent
for Nadal. – The Independent/Reuters/AFP
“At the beginning of the tournament and under

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supporting me.” comment was not disrespectful. He
added: “No. (It’s not disrespectful) Why?
The 27-year-old, who overcame a
brave challenge from Jubb, winning 6-3, “But why? That’s what she did. I
1-6, 5-7, 7-6, 5-7, was unhappy with didn’t do anything and she went to the
some members of the crowd and hit umpire and told her something that I
out at fans throughout the match. didn’t say. That’s called whistleblowing.”
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won on 28/06/2022 ! blustery conditions on Centre Court. pretty well.

“I’m just figuring out how to play,” the “I am pretty happy that I came back
21-year-old Pole said. and I could finish in two sets. I am trying
to implement all the stuff we were
It was Swiatek’s first match on grass practising. It’s pretty exciting, a new
this season after she opted not to play any experience for me.” – Agencies
warm-up events before Wimbledon.

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TOUCHLINES When Mo is better

CHELSEA are close to agreeing a Liverpool warned Salah has ‘leverage’ in new contract talks
£55m deal with Leeds United to buy FORMER Arsenal and Everton striker Kevin
25-year-old Brazil forward Raphinha, Campbell has told Liverpool that Mohamed Salah said ahead of the Champions League final.
who is also attracting interest from Salah holds the leverage in their contract talks “That is clear. I don’t want to talk about the contract,
Arsenal and Barcelona. and did offer a possible solution that could see we have a long time.”
CHELSEA have turned their atten- the Egyptian remain at Anfield beyond next season.
tion to 27-year-old Inter Milan and The 30-year-old was the Premier League’s joint-top Campbell believes there is a chance Salah stays at
Slovakia defender Milan Skriniar, Liverpool beyond next season, which would likely see
who is also a target for Paris St- scorer last season with Tottenham’s Son Heung-min, the club break their wage structure to keep the
Germain, after deeming the but has just one year left on his Liverpool contract. Egyptian at the club.
£102m release clause of Juventus
and Netherlands centreback He is already one of the highest earners at the club
Matthijs de Ligt, 22, as too expen- Salah has confirmed he will stay at Liverpool next but reportedly wants to be paid at the same rate as
sive. season, and Campbell believes that Liverpool are Kevin De Bruyne and Cristiano Ronaldo.
PSG have agreed personal terms running out of time to offer him a new “What salary does a player in the top three in the
with Skriniar as well as Lille’s Portugal deal. world command,” former Liverpool striker Robbie
midfielder Renato Sanches, 24, and “I don’t know about leverage,” Fowler wrote in The Mirror. “He obviously believes it’s
23-year-old Italy striker Gianluca Campbell told Football Insider. “The more than Liverpool are offering.
Scamacca, who plays for Sassuolo. player has the leverage. The player is “But if my old club is running complex
The French champions now have to the one that has done all of the
agree deals with each of the trio’s business. He is adored by the fans. calculations, then so too is Salah - and it can never be
clubs. “No player is bigger than the club a precise science.
CHELSEA have been linked with a “I think him saying no matter what happens with
third Manchester City player. but what Mohamed Salah has done at his contract, he’ll be at Anfield next year was clearly a
The Blues want to buy Ukraine Liverpool is nothing short of threat.” – Express Newspapers
international Oleksandr remarkable. The ball is firmly in the
Zinchenko, 25, from the Premier club’s court. They are the ones who are
League champions. running out of time. Salah has one year
MANCHESTER UNITED manager left on his contract.
Erik ten Hag hopes the expected
signing of Barcelona’s Dutch mid- “I wouldn’t be surprised if his contract
fielder Frenkie de Jong, 25, will con- expires and he still signs for Liverpool. It
vince Denmark playmaker Christian might go back to that. I don’t think the
Eriksen, 30, to join the Old Trafford club have the leverage in this one
club. though.”
TOTTENHAM have stepped up A contract impasse has seen Salah’s
their pursuit of Everton and Brazil former Liverpool teammate Sadio
forward Richarlison, 25, but a Mane leave the club for Bayern
£20m offer that also included Salah. – AFPPIX Munich this summer, but the man that
Dutch winger Steven Bergwijn, 24, scored 23 League goals last season will
has been rejected by the Toffees. be at the Reds next season.
TOTTENHAM are now ready to seal a “I am staying next season for sure,”
£100m deal with Everton for both
Richarlison and England U-21 winger Blues urged to overlook De Ligt
Anthony Gordon, 21. and move for Alderweireld
MIDDLESBROUGH are growing
frustrated at Tottenham stalling on FORMER Chelsea right-back Glen Johnson by Belgium manager Roberto Martinez and
a deal for England U-21 right-back has urged new owner Todd Boehly to move has made three appearances for the Red
Djed Spence and that could open for an “out there” defender to help solve the Devils in 2022.
the door for Nottingham Forest to club’s defensive crisis.
sign the 21-year-old, who helped New Chelsea owner Boehly is leading
the City Ground side get promoted Antonio Rudiger and Andreas transfer negotiations this summer as
to the Premier League last season. Christensen have already departed interim sporting director, and a move for
CRYSTAL PALACE are close to sign- Stamford Bridge, with club captain Cesar Nathan Ake has also been rumoured during
ing Lens midfielder Cheick Doucoure Azpilicueta and Marcos Alonso also being talks for Manchester City winger Raheem
in a deal worth €21m plus add-ons linked with moves away this summer. Sterling. Chelsea are reportedly
for the 22-year-old Mali international. frontrunners to sign the England star and
FULHAM have been given permis- Thomas Tuchel’s side have an interest in could move for another Pep Guardiola
sion to speak with Brazilian mid- Juventus centreback Matthijs de Ligt player in Ake.
fielder Andreas Pereira after agree- according to reports, but Johnson believes
ing a fee with Manchester United, there could be a cheaper alternative and Johnson, however, believes the
although the 26-year-old appears someone already used to the Premier Dutchman would be an underwhelming
to prefer to stay at Brazilian side League. replacement for Rudiger on the left-hand
Flamengo where he is on loan. side of Tuchel’s back three.
PREMIER LEAGUE newcomers “I know it’s going to sound a bit out
Fulham have held talks over an £8m there but I would say Toby Alderweireld,” he “No disrespect to Ake but I think most
move for Wolfsburg and told GGRecon. “Who used to be at people were surprised when he went to
Switzerland’s 27-year-old right-back Tottenham. Manchester City,” he added. “Certainly for
Kevin Mbabu. that amount of money. Put it this way, he
SOUTHAMPTON have joined a “He’s not going to cost much, he knows didn’t blow my mind when he was at
number of clubs in having an inter- the Premier League, he’s a good footballer, Bournemouth.
est in Burnley’s 26-year-old English and I think in a proper team he could
midfielder Josh Brownhill. surprise a lot of people. “He’s just OK. Then we saw the amount
MANCHESTER CITY have agreed to of money for him to go to City and it was
sell England U-19 international Sam Since leaving Tottenham last year, the like ‘where have they seen that?!’ I don’t
Edozie, 19, to German club Bayer Belgian defender has been in Qatar playing think he’s a suitable replacement for
Leverkusen for £10m. for Al-Duhail under former Argentine striker Rudiger at all.” – Express Newspapers
CITY’S United States goalkeeper Hernan Crespo. He continues to be picked
Zack Steffen, 27, is expected to
join Middlesbrough on loan. Reds lose Minamino to Monaco
CHAMPIONSHIP sides Millwall and
Watford are both interested in sign- JAPAN forward Takumi Minamino has Cup-winning campaigns.
ing KV Kortrijk’s Senegalese forward completed his move from Liverpool to He also won a Premier League winner’s
Pape Habib Gueye, 22. Monaco, the two clubs announced yesterday.
medal in his first year at Anfield.
£1 = RM 5.35 The 27-year-old has signed a four-year But he only made 55 appearances for
deal with the principality side, for a reported
fee of €15 million (RM69m) with a potential Liverpool in two and a half years, spending
€3m (RM13.8m) in add-ons. the second half of the 2020-21 campaign on
loan at Southampton.
“It is a great joy for me to join AS Monaco,”
Minamino said. “I’m sure there will be those who think it
didn’t quite work out,” said Liverpool
“I am very happy to be part of this very manager Jurgen Klopp.
exciting project, at a club with a great
tradition and among the most recognised in “Those who think this are wrong. I don’t
Ligue 1. accept that.

“I’m looking forward to… doing “His contribution far outweighs the
everything I can to help the team.” opportunities we were able to give, in terms
of starting matches.
Minamino, who joined Liverpool from Red
Bull Salzburg in 2020, scored 10 goals in all “He made us better each and every day
competitions last season and was the Reds’ he was with us – not just in the games he
top-scorer in both their FA Cup and League played in but every single session in
training.”– Agencies

QUOTE OF THE DAY

No player is bigger than the club but
what Mohamed Salah has done at
Liverpool is nothing short of remarkable. The
ball is firmly in the club’s court. They are the
ones who are running out of time. Salah has one
year left on his contract.”

THURSDAY • JUNE 30, 2022 Former Arsenal and Everton striker Kevin Campbell

Serena non-committal over Wimbledon future after defeat

█ ELEANOR CROOKS Williams here and she was unable to
capitalise on a 4-0 lead in the tie-break,
SERENA WILLIAMS left her future with Tan celebrating the best moment
open to question after her return to of her career.
Wimbledon ended in a first-round “I think physically I did pretty good,”
defeat by little-known Frenchwoman said Williams. “I think the last couple of
Harmony Tan. points, I was really suffering there.
Stepping out to play singles for the “But I feel like in just those key
first time since leaving Centre Court points, winning some of those points,
prematurely and in tears after suffering is always something mentally that you
a hamstring injury in the opening kind of need. I did pretty good on
round 12 months ago, Williams was maybe one or two of them, but
rusty and error-prone. obviously not enough.”
The will remained and, cheered on It has been clear for several years
by a supportive crowd, she looked like that Williams cannot simply turn up
she might stumble over the finish line and win grand slams now but, with
after coming from a set down and varied business commitments and a
then saving a match point in the 12th young daughter, she has a lot going on
game of the decider. in her life besides tennis.
But instead Williams suffered just The US Open begins in two
her third first-round loss at a grand months, and Williams gave a positive
slam, going down 7-5, 1-6, 7-6 (7) in a indication that she will be at Flushing
deciding tie-break after three hours Meadows in August.
and 10 minutes. “It definitely makes me want to hit
At 40, the American’s time in the the practice courts,” she said. “I feel that
game is clearly running out, but she it’s actually kind of like, ‘OK, Serena,
remained vague about her future you can do this if you want’.
plans and refused to rule out another “When you’re at home, especially in
tilt at Wimbledon next year. New York, and the US Open, that being
“Like I said coming into this, I’m just the first place I’ve won a grand slam, is
planning for right now, seeing how I something that’s always super special.
feel, just to go from there,” she said. There’s definitely lots of motivation to
Pressed on whether it was her get better and to play at home.”
farewell to the All England Club, Williams would surely not have
Williams added: “That’s a question I come to the All England Club if she
can’t answer. I don’t know. Who did not believe a record-equalling
knows? Who knows where I’ll pop up.” 24th grand slam title was still a
Tan, a 24-year-old debutante possibility.
ranked 115, is the type of player Asked if she could be
Williams used to beat before even satisfied with yesterday’s loss
stepping on court but no one, being her final Wimbledon
including probably the 23-time grand memory, she said: “Obviously
slam singles champion herself, knew not. You know me. Definitely
what to expect. not.
Williams recovered from a very “But today I gave all I
shaky start to lead 4-2 in the opening could do. Maybe
set but 21 unforced errors proved her tomorrow I could have
downfall. given more. Maybe a week
She composed herself after a short ago I could have given Serena Williams applauds as
break to close the roof, winning the more. she plays against Harmony
second set comfortably, and it looked “But today was what I Tan during the women’s
like she might find a way through could do. At some point, you
when she led 3-1 in the decider. have to be able to be OK with that.” – singles match on the second
But there were no certainties about The Independent day of Wimbledon. – AFPPIX
Double
Dutch
Manchester United closing on De Jong andTyrell Malacia asTen Hag’s rebuild begins

█ SIMON PEACH been lined up. Frank Arnesen told them: “The failed to live up to expectations and, in 23 league games last time out.
Malacia is represented by the agreement is there. We are now now, has been deemed surplus to And though he’ll be expensive,
MANCHESTER UNITED waiting for Tyrell. requirements.
have made headway in same agency as his fellow Dutchman United will be hoping they can haggle
negotiations with and may also be heading to Old “If he says yes, then a transfer to United aren’t likely to stop with Antony’s price down – like they have
Barcelona over key Trafford. Manchester United is imminent.” the signings of De Jong and Malacia with De Jong.
summer target Frenkie de Jong and as Ten Hag looks to make his mark in
are attempting to sign Feyenoord A switch to Ligue 1 side Lyon It represents a significant coup for the Premier League at the first time of Malacia, meanwhile, was recently
leftback Tyrell Malacia. appeared to on the cards for Malacia the Red Devils, who have been asking. asked about a potential move to
A summer rebuild is required after before United made their move for hoping to add to their fullback United.
a wretched season, but the Old the leftback. options this summer. They’re also keen on another
Trafford giants failed to bring in any centreback, with Eric Bailly, Axel And, with a big smile on his face,
new faces by the time Erik ten Hag Interest and admiration of the 22- Malacia is expected to play second Tuanzebe and Phil Jones all up for he said: “I am certainly ready for the
kicked off pre-season training on year-old turned into a bid worth a fiddle to Luke Shaw at first, before sale. next step.”
Monday. reported €15m (RM69m) bid, plus eventually replacing the England
Ten Hag coached De Jong at Ajax €2m (RM9.2m) in add-ons. international. And Ten Hag is eager to secure a “But first I want to focus on the
and the PA news agency understands reunion with Lisandro Martinez, who Orange squad,” said the defender,
United have made positive progress The fullback left a positive And his move to the Red Devils impressed playing under the 52-year- who is hoping to feature for the
in talks with Barcelona. impression on Ten Hag last season, means two of their current left-backs old at Ajax as they won the Eredivisie Netherlands international at the
There remains issues to iron out if shining as Feyenoord made the final are now primed to be shown the door, title last term. World Cup in Qatar later this year.
De Jong is to move to the Premier of the UEFA Conference League with United well-stocked in that
League, but a deal of around €65 where they were eventually beaten by department. Antony is another player in their “I feel like everything happens for
million (RM299m) plus add-ons has Jose Mourinho’s Roma. sights as well. a reason and everything is written.
They expected big things from
Lyon had been hoping to land the Alex Telles when he touched down The Brazil international, like “If it’s the right time, it’s the right
Netherlands international as a result. from Porto back in the summer Martinez, flourished playing under time. I’m not really thinking about it,
transfer window of 2020. Ten Hag in Amsterdam – scoring it’s in the back of my mind. But I don’t
Feyenoord news platform 1908.nl eight goals and registering four assists want to comment on it.” – The
have reported club sporting director Yet the Brazil international has Independent/Express Newspapers

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