The Sun Daily - 9th June 2022

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TELLING IT AS IT IS Draft of anti- page Green way page

party hopping 2 to prevent 3
Bill finalised floods

ON THURSDAY JUNE 9, 2022 NO SMALL MATTER ... Children sit in a

No. 8041 PP 2644/12/2012 (031195) www.thesundaily.my row as health personnel check them for hand, foot and
mouth disease at a child care centre in Labuan yesterday.
Health authorities in the federal territory have stepped up
checks at nurseries and kindergartens amid a nationwide
outbreak of the disease. – BERNAMAPIX

‘Rework pricing’

█ BY MUHAMMAD YUSRY oGrab drivers turning off ride-hailing
[email protected] app so as not to be stuck in traffic
during peak-hour congestion
PETALING JAYA: The
Consumers Association of pandemic the past two years, the consider its drivers’ concerns and
Penang has called on e-hailing active ones have to drive farther to strategise how to adequately
company Grab to rework its pick up passengers. This costs us more compensate them. Perhaps then,
pricing mechanism during peak hours in fuel, and getting stuck in traffic more drivers would be willing to
when fewer drivers are available. makes our situation worse,” Arif said. work during peak hours,” he said.
Grab told theSun it has not
Its president Mohideen Abdul He disclosed that there was a 30% made any changes to its fare
Kader was commenting on complaints shortage of drivers. structure and maintains a
that Grab drivers were turning off their dynamic pricing model to ensure
ride-hailing app because of traffic They used to number between passengers get a ride when they
congestion during peak hours, despite 70,000 and 80,000 but now, there are need one, and that its driver-
receiving incentives to drive, which only 50,000 to 60,000 of them, he told partners are compensated fairly
they feel are insufficient theSun. for their time and efforts.
compensation for being stuck in “When there are a lot more
traffic. While Mohideen said it was not people booking a ride than the
unethical for Grab drivers to turn off number of drivers available
Grab Drivers Malaysia Association the app during peak hours, since the in a particular area, fares
president Arif Asyraf Ali confirmed job does not come with a fixed salary, will surge to encourage Turn to
that 30% to 40% of its drivers choose it is incumbent upon the company to more drivers to head to
not to respond to requests during rework its pricing system so that where the passengers are,” —
certain hours of the day. consumers do not have to pay
exorbitantly when fewer drivers were page 3
This is because doing so can mean working.
getting caught in traffic congestion the company explained.
lasting more than an hour. “Furthermore, Grab should

“The bumper-to-bumper traffic is
too much, even in the afternoon. It is
getting worse by the day.

“And because there are fewer
drivers now due to the Covid-19

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King, Queen laud students who gained entry into US military academies New learning
method gauges
KUALA LUMPUR: The Yang di-Pertuan students to continue to excel and achieve at West Point, New York and the US Air Force true potential
Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin success. Academy (Usafa) in Colorado, respectively. of students
Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and Raja Permaisuri
Agong Tunku Hajah Azizah Aminah According to the statement issued by the Muhamad Danish Imran and Qarin KUALA LUMPUR: A new learning method
Maimunah Iskandariah yesterday US embassy in Malaysia, the four are Edlan Loqman, from the Royal Military College, will under the School Based Assessment to
congratulated four Malaysian students on Mikyad Ahmad Syamly, Muhamad Danish be placed at the US Naval Academy (Usna) in replace the Form Three Assessment is seen as
their success in getting into military Imran Zainudin, Qarin Loqman Safriza and Annapolis, Maryland. more inclusive and comprehensive for
academies in the United States this year. Zarif Mohd Zamrin. evaluating the true potential of students at
In a post on Istana Negara’s official They will be joining five Malaysian students secondary level.
Facebook page, the royal couple prayed for the Edlan Mikyad and Zarif, both from currently undergoing training at the US service
Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia, will academies, one of whom is at Usma, and two Education deputy director-general (Policy
be placed at the US Military Academy (Usma) each at Usna and Usafa. – Bernama and Co-curriculum) Datuk Pkharuddin
Ghazali said the new method, which has three
SEA NYMPHS ... Two women in mermaid components, namely schoolroom
costumes captivate visitors yesterday at Aquaria assessment, physical, sports and co-
KLCC in Kuala Lumpur in conjunction with World curriculum activities assessment as well as
Ocean Day 2022. – HAFIZ SOHAIMI/THESUN psychometric assessment (PPsi) can provide
an accurate indication of a student’s
Draft of anti-party hopping achievements and weaknesses.
Bill finalised: Minister
He said the three-component assessment
o Document recommended to prime minister to be tabled Wan Junaidi said the final meeting on the method along with continuous learning and
at specialparliamentarysittinginfirstweekofJuly matter would be held soon to confirm the final year exams enable teachers and parents
Parliamentary Special Select Committee to introduce measures to strengthen students’
KUALA LUMPUR: The draft of a Bill 2022, on Tuesday. statement. achievements.
prohibiting Parliament members from According to Wan Junaidi, who is also the
switching parties has been finalised and He said in general, the committee had “Teachers will provide reviews and
recommended to Prime Minister Datuk Seri committee chairman, the meeting had successfully implemented the terms of assessments based on students’ efforts and
Ismail Sabri Yaakob to be tabled at the special finalised the draft of the Bill to be tabled and reference as per the motion approved on April achievements in a subject.
parliamentary sitting in the first week of July. debated in the Dewan Rakyat. 11.
“It will be collected by the class teacher and
Minister in the Prime Minister’s He said five fundamental issues raised by “This is the result of a joint commitment by turned into a report for teachers and parents.
Department (Parliament and Law) Datuk Seri the Cabinet during the June 1 meeting were all committee members and the strong support Involvement in sports, co-curriculur activities
Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said the matter answered by the Parliamentary Special Select of the Parliament, the Legal Affairs Division of and competitions will all be evaluated and
was unanimously agreed to at a special select Committee in Tuesday’s meeting, Bernama the Prime Minister’s Department and the graded.”
committee meeting on the Constitution reported. Attorney-General’s Chambers.”
(Amendment) Bill (No 3) 2022 and the He said parents could gauge from the
provision involving Prohibition of Members of “The committee’s feedback on the matter It was previously reported that the Bill is assessment report which subjects their
Dewan Rakyat from Changing Parties (No 6) will be brought to the next Cabinet meeting as expected to be tabled as early as mid-July, children had mastered, their skills as well as
a Cabinet note,” he said in a statement when the second meeting of the fifth session of areas that need improvement.
yesterday. the 14th Parliament begins on July 18.
He was speaking during a Ruang Bicara
If the Bill is tabled and passed at the July programme entitled “The 2022 School-Based
sitting, it could be gazetted as early as January Assessment Improvements”.
next year.
Education Senior Minister Datuk Dr Radzi
Sarawak civil service to continue using English Jidin recently announced that the Form Three
Assessment examination introduced in 2014
KUCHING: The Sarawak civil service will I don’t know because your master is different.” what is going on throughout the world.” would be abolished this year. The exam was
continue to use English as the official He was speaking at a dinner to celebrate the On May 24, Chief Secretary to the not held in 2020 and 2021 due to the
language along with Bahasa Malaysia, state pandemic.
premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg said last 50th Anniversary of the Sarawak Foundation Government Tan Sri Mohd Zuki Ali said the
night. here. Public Service Department needed to look into Pkharuddin said the move is to raise the
corrective and punitive actions that could be country’s education system to a higher level
He said this stand is in accordance with the Abang Johari said although some quarters imposed on those who deliberately took lightly with new standards through the
Sarawak Constitution whereby both languages attributed Japan’s success story to their Service Circular No 1 2020 on empowering the implementation of a “Question Bank” by the
could be used in official matters. people speaking the local language, students use of the National Language in public service. Education Ministry that will collate quality
from that country would still have to learn questions from teachers around the country.
“I hope (this matter) will be free from English when they studied in Europe or the He said this was because, in the civil service,
polemics. In Sarawak, we have our own stand. United States. the move to strengthen the Malay language as On the ministry’s preparations to face new
Go ahead and use English. We will not be the main language among agencies and civil changes in the education system, he said
penalised for using English. Sarawak civil “Whether you like it or not, to acquire new servants had always been a top priority. assessment manuals for teachers have been
servants, you can use English. Federal officers, technology or new knowledge you must have – Bernama readied.
(a good command of) English to understand
“In terms of structure, we have co-
curriculum officers. They will help teachers
interpret. We have trainers to guide teachers.
We also have manuals and documents. It’s
true, there may be challenges but I’m sure our
teachers have high capabilities.” – Bernama

Bund structure repairs
near Tasik Black
Water completed

SHAH ALAM: Repair works to fortify the bund
near the pond in Tasik Black Water, Bandar
Mahkota Cheras following soil erosion on May
5 have been carried out.

State Tourism, Environment, Green
Technology and Orang Asli Affairs Committee
chairman Hee Loy Sian said the Selangor
Water Management Authority (Luas)
informed that the repairs involved the
strengthening of the bund to prevent
leachates from the pond from contaminating
the stream near Sungai Perimbun, a tributary
of Sungai Langat.

“This is a follow-up to soil erosion which
resulted in the failure of the bund’s structure
in the pond area, causing leachates to
overflow from the area (Tasik Black Water),
which was previously an illegal dumping site.

“Close and static monitoring in Sungai
Perimbun as well as Sungai Langat, was
implemented by Luas and investigations
found that zero threshold odour number
readings were recorded. Therefore, there were
no reports of disruptions to the operations of
the Cheras Batu 11 Water Treatment Plant.”
– Bernama

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Incentives offered to increase number of drivers

Grab said it has observed a large From capacity of drivers to serve than 70% of what it was For instance, it will subsidise Malaysian who gets recruited as a
increase in traffic congestion more people, the pre-pandemic.” 100% of its drivers’ regulatory driver on our platform and assist
recently. front company added. compliance costs and offer referral new drivers to navigate through
page “As of mid-May this Grab said it has increased bonuses of up to RM300 to existing various regulatory processes like
This increased fuel year, the number of incentives for its drivers to ply the drivers for recruitment purposes. medical check-ups, training,
consumption and the time driver-partners on our roads during peak hours and has exams, vehicle inspection and
needed to serve each ride, while platform was still less implemented several steps to raise “We will also be offering a licensing,” the company said.
simultaneously reducing the their numbers. bonus of up to RM1,000 to any

█ BY IMAN MUTTAQIN Green way to Focus on people
[email protected] prevent floods issues, not GE15:
PETALING JAYA: While technological Experts
options are great for flood mitigation, the o ‘Sponge city’ approach proposed as nature-based
government should look into nature-based solution to absorb, drain excess rainwater KUALA LUMPUR: Many are of the opinion that
solutions to create climate change resilient the government should fully focus on efforts to
cities in our country. environmental destruction,” he told theSun. “Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has govern the country and solve problems faced by
Aidil Iman said nature-based solutions imposed conditions on housing developers to the people instead of rushing to call for the 15th
This is especially so in view of the fact that provide more permeable spaces, including general election (GE15).
another flash flood hit Kuala Lumpur in May, have a spillover effect while being at the pavements, as water retention areas before
damaging major roads such as Jalan Ampang forefront of disaster risk reduction, adding flowing into the drains and rivers. Political analyst Dr Mazlan Ali said among
and Jalan Dang Wangi. that this includes biodiversity conservation, the issues the government must pay attention to
carbon removal and community engagement. “We will push the idea of nature-based were the fall in the ringgit and inflation, that
It was the third time Kuala Lumpur solutions as it complies with the Kuala have affected consumers and society as a whole.
experienced flooding this year, following “For example, Chulalongkorn Park in Lumpur Low Carbon Society Blueprint 2030
incidents in March and April. Bangkok keeps the city safe from floods. The and Kuala Lumpur Climate Action Plan 2050.” The senior lecturer at the Razak Faculty of
park can hold almost one million gallons of Technology and Informatics in Universiti
Climate change mitigation movement water during severe flooding. It also reduces Mahadi said the underground water Teknologi Malaysia said the government should
Kolektif Iklim advocacy director Aidil Iman the urban heat island effect. storage project that DBKL had proposed was make the most of the political stability achieved
Aidid proposed that to combat floods, a to store rainwater. through the signing of the Memorandum of
“sponge city” be developed as a solution since “Putrajaya is also a great example of a Understanding on Transformation and Political
it has a green infrastructure to filtrate, absorb, sponge city. There is also great potential in “This underground storage would serve to Stability by making decisions that bring benefits
store and even purify surface waters. Kuala Lumpur’s River of Life, where it is avoid water overflowing from rivers in central to the people.
mostly concrete and steel. Kuala Lumpur.
He was commenting on a recent “The government today can pass any Bill in
statement by Kuala Lumpur Mayor Datuk “Abandoned areas, if properly and “It is different from the Stormwater the interest of the people and the country.
Mahadi Che Ngah that there was a possibility sustainably planned, provide an opportunity Management and Road Tunnel, which has Therefore, I do not see the need for an election,”
of a high capacity groundwater storage tunnel for afforestation efforts too,” he said, adding two components – a storm water tunnel and a he said.
being built in the Klang Valley to mitigate flash that the government should focus on motorway tunnel. It solves the problem of
floods. gazetting retention ponds in the Klang Valley flash floods in Kuala Lumpur and reduces Institute for Research and Development of
to prevent development projects in traffic congestion in the city.” Policy chief liaison officer Sheikh Khuzaifah
Aidil Iman said instead of depending on such areas. Sheik Abu Bakar said there must be a strong
draining floodwaters, sponge cities mimic an Mahadi added that a feasibility study reason for the government to hold GE15 as the
artificial wetlands system that allows excess Mahadi said Aidil Iman’s proposal needed would be conducted soon to determine the country was still facing various challenges such
water to flow naturally through vegetation to be studied due to a shortage of space and proper size and location for an underground as rising prices of goods and efforts to control
and biodiversity. the possible involvement of land acquisition. water storage project. communicable diseases.

“Sponge cities are urban areas with rich Malaysian Muslim Consumers Association
natural spaces such as trees, lakes and parks chief activist Datuk Nadzim Johan said it was
or other good designs that are intended to important for the government to find the most
absorb rain and minimise flooding. Not only suitable time to hold GE15.
do sponge cities mitigate floods, they are also
great for urban biodiversity as well as creating He said the people were hoping for the best
public access to green spaces. and a change in government in the new normal
environment.
“I do not support an expansion of concrete
solutions because I think we should focus on Meanwhile, some members of the public
fixing Malaysia’s current obsession with also opposed having GE15 in a rush.
seeing development at the cost of
A human resources officer at an oil and gas
company who only wanted to be known as
Ahmad, 25, said it was not necessary for now
because elections are costly.

Sharing the same sentiment, executive
manager at a private company, Zulkarlnain
Haqiem Aziz, 32, said it would be better if the
large expenditure incurred by the government
to hold GE15 was used to help the people.

It was reported that a total RM420 million
was spent by the Election Commission for the
Johor, Sarawak, Malacca and Sabah elections.
– Bernama

Nature-based RM150m allocated
flood mitigation to assist fishermen
options and an
underground PUTRAJAYA: The government has allocated
rainwater storage RM150 million under the Food Security Fund
reservoir have and provided soft loans for fishermen to
been proposed acquire modern high-tech vessels.
to complement
the functions of The Fisheries Department said the
the Stormwater assistance was for the development of the
Management coastal fisheries industry through a vessel
and Road Tunnel. modernisation programme, encouraging the
– HAFIZ use of environmentally-friendly equipment
SOHAIMI and improving the fishing tools and efficiency
/THESUN of vessels in Zone A and Zone B.

UKM climbs 12 rungs in Asia rankings “It opens up opportunities for traditional
fishermen in Zone A and Zone B to upgrade
KUALA LUMPUR: Universiti Kebangsaan UKM vice-chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Mohd have a greater impact after the opening of the and modernise their vessels. It also improves
Malaysia (UKM) has jumped to the 138th Ekhwan Toriman said UKM is one of the UKM campus in Qatar this October,” he said. the safety aspect and improves the quality of
position in the 2022 Times Higher Education universities in Malaysia that recorded the catch. It would directly increases the
(THE) Asia University Rankings. significant improvement in the THE Asia Mohd Ekhwan added that the university’s income of fishermen,” it said in a statement
University Rankings this year, after Universiti achievement in THE Asia University Rankings issued in conjunction with the World Oceans
The university climbed 12 spots from the Teknologi Petronas. this year shows that UKM was on the right Day celebrations yesterday, Bernama
150th position in last year’s ranking. track in implementing strategic plans and reported.
“Although upholding Bahasa Melayu improving quality under the Teras framework
UKM said the evaluation covered five remains the university’s main agenda, UKM (talent, ethics, revitalise, agile and soul). The department said the assistance also
indicators, namely citations, industry income, has never neglected the element of encouraged fishermen to operate in more
international outlook, research and teaching, internationalisation, which is equally “University rankings is one of many remote zones, with modification of vessels
placing UKM in third place among the best important in maintaining the varsity’s instruments to benchmark ourselves with and procurement of new engines.
universities in Malaysia. reputation on the world stage. other institutions. I believe that we can attain
a better position if we continue to strengthen The statement said Malaysia, as a signatory
The statement added that based on the five “The significant increase in the our fundamentals in research, education and of the Convention on Biological Diversity, was
indicators, UKM scored 43.8 for Teaching and International Outlook indicator would surely service,” he added. – Bernama required to ensure that 10% of the country’s
64.3 for International Outlook. waters were gazetted as marine protected
areas.

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Commuters facing ‘traffic trauma’

o Escalating congestion in arriving at work because before the pandemic, a daily basis. too much time.
Klang Valley stressing out traffic was not this bad. Now, I have to be up at “Employers want us back in the office and “Our public transport is good but I believe it
motorists, while public the crack of dawn just so I can make it on time
transport offers little relief to my morning meetings at the office. most places have yet to accept a hybrid work can be better. We should increase the frequency
system. Some have advised me to consider and make sure that any new projects are more
█ BY SHIVANI SUPRAMANI “Every morning feels like a mad rush and public transport which, if it arrives on time, accessible to people who live farther away from
[email protected] every evening seems never-ending. If you are 15 would be a great alternative. the city. It should be accessible within walking
PETALING JAYA: Traffic in the Klang Valley has minutes later than usual clocking out, you end distance without the need to take a taxi.”
evidently become worse in the past few weeks, up getting caught in heavy traffic that can last “However, we are unfortunate to have to deal
with congestion occurring across the city for up to two hours,” she lamented. with public transport that lacks accessibility, Another commuter, who wanted to be
most of the day and not just during peak hours. promptness and regularity,” she said. known only as Ash, said as a frequent user of
Theresa, who is also a single mother to a public transport, she would rate our service a
Marketing manager Theresa James said the three-year-old, said the situation not only Freelance writer Lim Yi Ling feels there are four out of 10.
thought of having to face such traffic conditions affects her schedule but also her son’s. just too many cars on the road.
stresses her out daily. “I do not own a car so I rely on public
“I feel extremely bad for my son at times “I own a car and while I would love to use it transport. It is sad to see that we do not give
“I used to start my day an hour before because unlike most of his friends, he has to be when I am down in Kuala Lumpur visiting my importance to punctuality and regularity in this
up earlier just so I can send him to his family, the traffic makes me think twice.” sector. Most of the time, the train doesn’t come
playschool before rushing to work. on time, causing a crowd.
On whether she thought Kuala Lumpur was
“It has affected his sleep schedule and his a livable city, she said: “With the current traffic “It becomes an issue to plan an outing or
teacher has complained that he is not as conditions, I believe people end up wasting make our way to work due to this uncertainty. I
energetic as he used to be.” precious time stuck on the road. Unfortunately, have to take the KTM train way earlier because
while one would believe that using public I’m scared that I might miss the bus at KL
Theresa urged the government to address transport would help with this issue, the time Sentral,” she said.
the issue that is affecting working Malaysians on spent waiting for the public transport itself takes

TVET graduates record over 90% marketability

SHAH ALAM: Graduates of Covid-19 pandemic. graduates to enter the workforce with the skills be implemented by his ministry was the
Manpower Department MDTI consists of the they have acquired. construction of an immersive learning
training institutes (MDTI) have laboratory at Adtec Shah Alam, which would
recorded more than 90% industrial training institutes, “This is evidenced by the release of statistics provide facilities for the implementation of
marketability from 2014 to advanced technology training by the Statistics Department, which state that teaching using virtual reality and augmented
2020, showing the centres (Adtec) and the the country’s unemployment rate dropped to reality technology.
effectiveness of the structured Japan-Malaysia Technical 4.1% in the first quarter of 2022, compared with
implementation of technical Institute, which offer 4.3% in the fourth quarter of 2021,” he said in a “This high-tech laboratory is a training
and vocational education and certificate to diploma level speech read by his deputy Datuk Awang implementation platform, without having to be
training (TVET) programmes programmes to produce Hashim at the 25th MDTI convocation exposed to the dangers of using real machines
at such institutes. optimal manpower through ceremony in Adtec Shah Alam yesterday. and equipment. This digital technology-based
Human Resources Minister industrial skills training training approach is believed to be able to
Datuk Seri M. Saravanan (pix) programmes. He added that through the 12th Malaysia increase the interest of more young people to
said the rate dropped slightly Plan (12MP), the Manpower Department venture into TVET.
to 85% last year, which was Saravanan said with the received development allocations to
seen as a temporary reopening of all sectors of the implement new courses in the field of “This laboratory would also provide digital
circumstance due to the economy, the job market is cybersecurity, 5G telecommunications and learning materials that would not only be used
expected to be revived and drone technology in selected MDTI. at MDTI but can also be utilised by TVET
open a wider space for TVET institutions nationwide,” he said. – Bernama
He said through 12MP, one of the projects to

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Orang Asli protest Nenggiri dam

o Representatives claim
ancestral lands, homes and
burial site will be flooded by
hydro project

█ BY SURAYA ALI
[email protected]

PETALING JAYA: With their homes and Members of the Kelantan Network of Orang Asli Villages protesting the proposed Nenggiri hydroelectric dam in Bangsar yesterday. – HAFIZ SOHAIMI/THESUN
ancestral lands under threat, more than 100
Orang Asli representatives from Kelantan ancestral lands and forests in accordance with Tanah Merah as well as in Pasir Mas to deal necessary steps to address and mitigate all
protested the planned construction of the the rights enshrined in the Federal with floods and water issues during droughts. issues and matters that have been brought to
Nenggiri hydroelectric dam. Constitution and in laws such as the Orang its attention.
Asli Act 1954 and the United Nations The group’s proposal is similar to the
They are members of the Kelantan Network Educational, Scientific and Cultural alternative proposal submitted by the “Since 2015, TNB has worked closely with
of Orang Asli Villages, representing some 3,000 Organisation Declaration signed by Malaysia Department of Irrigation and Drainage. the government and relevant stakeholders to
Orang Asli from 17 tribes. in 2007.” carry out this project in full compliance with
Meanwhile, in a statement yesterday, the legal and regulatory requirements set by
Its chairman Mustafa Along said the group The group has put forth a less risky Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) said the the authorities, including the Orang Asli
would also like to ask for support and alternative, proposing the construction of company acknowledges the concerns brought Development Department and Wildlife and
cooperation from all, including political small dams in the areas around Machang and forward by the group and wishes to assure it National Parks Department,” it said.
parties, civil societies, non-governmental that TNB has and will continue to take all the
organisations, academicians, consultants, civil
servants and others, to mobilise a national
campaign to stop the construction of the dam.

“The Orang Asli community is aware of the
huge price it will have to pay if the dam is
built,” said Mustafa.

The group claims its ancestral lands, homes
and even burial site will be flooded by the
dam.

“There are more than 17 Orang Asli
subgroups involved but only two of them
received compensation.

“That is all a show because the rest of us
(Orang Asli) living in the area are against this
plan.”

Mustafa said the group plans to take legal
action against the state government.

“We ask that the government and all those
involved respect the rights of the Orang Asli
community to maintain their customs,

Rosmah gives up claim on diamond bracelet Ex-diplomat, son
charged with
KUALA LUMPUR: Datin Seri Rosmah He said the withdrawal of Rosmah’s claim Khairuddin said the Attorney-General’s growing ganja
Mansor yesterday relinquished her claim on had saved the costs and time of all the parties Chambers had received the representation,
a US$220,000 (RM965,800) white gold involved in the case. which was still being reviewed and the RAUB: A former diplomat and his son pleaded
diamond bracelet which is now kept in Bank prosecution would inform the court if there not guilty in sessions court here yesterday to
Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) vaults. Apart from Rosmah, Global Royalty also were any developments on the matter. planting 102 ganja (cannabis) trees.
staked a claim on the bracelet.
The matter was informed by Rosmah’s Earlier, Faten Hadni applied to amend the Datuk Zainal Abidin Alias, 78, and
lawyer Azamuddin Abd Aziz during case The piece of jewellery was among various list of properties in the notice of motion to Mohamed Rizal, 53, were charged with
management before High Court Judge Datuk items seized by police in May 2018 from forfeit 2,436 pieces of jewellery, seven wrist committing the offence at a house in
Muhammad Jamil Hussin. Pavilion Residences belonging to Obyu watches and 29 handbags that were seized Kampung Sum-Sum Hilir, Janda Baik, Bentong
Holdings Sdn Bhd, which is allegedly linked from the condominium unit on May 17, 2018. at 6.10pm on May 21.
“Our client no longer wants to proceed to the 1Malaysia Development Bhd financial
with the claim on the item (white gold scandal. “We argue that the application to amend The charge, under Section 6B of the
diamond bracelet).” this notice of motion does not prejudice any Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 and read together
Lawyer Syazwani Mohd Zawawi, acting on party and is made in accordance with the with Section 34 of the Penal Code, provides for
Lawyer Datuk David Gurupatham, behalf of Najib, said his party had yet to provisions of the law,” she said. imprisonment for life and whipping not less
representing Lebanese jewellery company receive the prosecution’s response to a than six strokes.
Global Royalty Trading SAL, confirmed that representation submitted on May 26, Muhammad Jamil allowed the application
the wife of former prime minister Datuk Seri regarding the former prime minister’s claim, to amend the notice of motion and set Sept 26 Pahang prosecution director Mohammad
Najib Abdul Razak did not want to proceed as a third party on seven wrist watches. and 27 for the hearing of the prosecution’s Khalid Ab Karim and deputy public
with the claim. application to forfeit the items. – Bernama prosecutors Hayda Faridzal Abu Hassan and
Deputy public prosecutor Faten Hadni Anisah Pisol appeared for the prosecution
while the accused were represented by lawyer
Ministers discussed using 1MDB funds for constituencies: Witness Rahmat Hazlan.

KUALA LUMPUR: Former chief secretary to fund for BN, Mohd Sidek said: “because all the why he had never asked former prime minister During the proceedings, the prosecution
the government Tan Sri Mohd Sidek Hassan (Cabinet) ministers are BN members.” Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak or any party in said that no bail was offered to the two
told the High Court yesterday that he was of 1MDB about the problems faced by the accused, while Rahmat said that his party had
the opinion that the 1Malaysia Development Sri Ram: Cabinet meetings shouldn’t be company. sent a representation to the Attorney-General’s
Berhad (1MDB) was established as a political discussing politics, should it? Chambers on June 2.
fund for Barisan Nasional (BN) as the matter Further questioned by Sri Ram on whether
was discussed among the Cabinet ministers. Mohd Sidek: I was a civil servant through Najib had ever disclosed his relationship with Judge Ahmad Faizadh Yahaya fixed July 22
and through. The government’s policy is the a man known as Jho Low during any of the for mention.
Mohd Sidek, 71, during a re-examination policy of the ruling party, whether it’s BN or Cabinet meetings, the witness said he didn’t
by senior deputy public prosecutor Datuk Seri other parties ... a bloc or a coalition. So, it is remember. Last Friday, the father and son were
Gopal Sri Ram, said in one of the Cabinet quite difficult to differentiate the two charged at the magistrate’s court in Bentong
meetings, ministers were even encouraged to (policies). Najib, 68, faces four charges of using his for trafficking ganja and possessing cannabis
propose how 1MDB funds could be used to position to obtain bribes totalling RM2.3 oil.
finance projects in their constituencies. On Tuesday, Mohd Sidek said in his witness billion from 1MDB and 21 charges of money
statement that according to his understanding, laundering involving the same amount. Mohamed Rizal also faces a third charge for
When asked how he could conclude that the strategic investment company was set up allegedly misusing tetrahydrocannabinol at
the 1MDB funds were meant to be a political as a political fund for BN, the then ruling party. The trial before Judge Collin Lawrence the narcotics office of Bentong district police
Sequerah continues. – Bernama headquarters at 8.40pm on May 23. – Bernama
The 19th prosecution witness said that was

Man pleads guilty to making false report

KOTA BARU: An online seller pleaded guilty at was read out before court registrar Tuan The charge was framed under Section 182 of Deputy public prosecutor Sharifah Amirda
the magistrate’s court here yesterday to making Ruzuaini Tuan Lah. the Penal Code, which provides a jail term of up Shasha Amir Shariffuddin appeared for the
a false police report at the Kubang Kerian to six months or a fine of up to RM2,000, or prosecution while the accused was
police station last Sunday. The accused was charged with making a both. represented by lawyer Nik Nazriani Ab
false report at 12.37pm by claiming he had Rahman from the National Legal Aid
Muhammad Hadiq Hamdi Mohd Suhaimi, been robbed of RM6,000 by two men behind a The court allowed bail of RM2,000 in one Foundation. – Bernama
23, made the plea after the charge against him bank near Kubang Kerian on Saturday. surety and fixed July 24 for sentencing.

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Britain faces biggest rail strike in decades, says union

LONDON: Britain’s railway network “We have a cost-of-living crisis, being hit by decades-high inflation as bosses and ministers”, whom he The British capital was hit by a
faces its biggest strike action in more and it is unacceptable for railway the Ukraine war and the lifting of urged “to come up with new Tube strike on Monday, while the
than three decades later this month workers to either lose their jobs or Covid lockdowns fuel energy and proposals to prevent months of country faces further travel
in a row over pay as inflation erodes face another year of a pay freeze,” food prices. disruption on our railways”. disruptions as UK airlines are
earnings, a union has announced. RMT general secretary Mick Lynch cancelling flights on a daily basis
said in a statement announcing the Britain’s annual inflation rate has Transport Secretary Grant Shapps owing to a lack of staff.
Rail union RMT (Rail, Maritime planned strikes late Tuesday. surged to a 40-year high at 9%. described the move as “incredibly
and Transport) said more than 50,000 disappointing”. The aviation industry, which
workers will take part in a three-day “Our union will now embark on a The strikes are planned for June sacked thousands of staff as planes
national strike coinciding with major sustained campaign of industrial 21, 23 and 25, the biggest dispute on The RMT announced also a were grounded during the pandemic,
events, including the Glastonbury action which will shut down the Britain’s railway network since 1989, further 24-hour walkout of its is now struggling to recruit workers as
music festival, an Elton John concert railway system.” according to the RMT. members on the Tube, London’s travel demand rebounds following
and an England cricket match. underground railway network, the lifting of lockdowns. – AFP
Countries around the world are Lynch said the union “is open to planned for June 21.
meaningful negotiations with rail

Russia renews attack Former Afghan minister
returns to Kabul

on key Ukrainian city KABUL: A former Afghan minister, who fled as the
Taliban took over Afghanistan last year, returned
o Moscow sees capture of Sievierodonetsk as key to is ongoing,” Ukrainian President Volodymyr yesterday following security assurances given as
gaining control of surrounding Luhansk region Zelenskiy said in a video statement on part of the hardline group’s initiative to woo back
Tuesday. high-profile individuals.
KYIV: Ukrainian troops holding out in the “Fighting is still raging and no one is going
ruins of Sievierodonetsk came under renewed to give up the city, even if our military has to “It is absolutely felt that the occupiers Ghulam Farooq Wardak, a member of the
heavy assault yesterday from Russian forces, step back to stronger positions. This will not didn’t believe the resistance of our military cabinets of former presidents Hamid Karzai and
who see the capture of the industrial city as mean someone is giving up the city – no one would be so strong and now they are trying to Ashraf Ghani, is the latest in a string of returning
key to control of the surrounding Luhansk will give up anything. But (they) may be bring in new resources towards the Donbas,” officials, said Taliban officials looking to shore up a
region. forced to pull back,” Serhiy Gaidai told he added. government yet to win international recognition.
Ukrainian television.
In southern Ukraine, another major Moscow said it is engaged in a “special Wardak had returned from Turkey, said
battleground in the war, authorities warned Russian forces will further increase their military operation” to disarm and “denazify” Ahmad Wasiq, the spokesman of a body set up by
that Russian attacks on agricultural sites, shelling and bombardment of both its neighbour. the Taliban to negotiate the return of high-profile
including warehouses, were compounding a Sievierodonetsk and its smaller twin city of Afghans abroad.
global food crisis that has stirred concerns of Lysychansk on the west bank of the Siverskyi Ukraine and allies call this a baseless
famine in some developing countries. Donets River, he said. pretext for a war that has killed thousands, Other officials to return included a former
flattened cities and forced millions of people spokesman for the defence ministry, the former
Russian forces have been focused for Luhansk and the adjacent province of to flee. head of Afghanistan’s national power company,
weeks now on seizing Sievierodonetsk, which Donetsk form the Donbas, claimed by and some military officials, he told Reuters.
was home to some 106,000 people before Moscow for Russian-speaking separatists who Zelenskiy said Ukraine would launch next
Moscow invaded Ukraine on Feb 24, but the have held eastern parts of the region since week a “Book of Executioners” to detail war While Reuters could not immediately verify the
Luhansk region’s governor said Ukrainian 2014. crimes. return of the others, Wardak spoke to state-run
forces would not surrender the city. media after landing in Afghanistan.
“The absolutely heroic defence of Donbas “These are concrete facts about concrete
individuals guilty of concrete cruel crimes “Most authorities are thinking about
against Ukrainians,” he said. returning,” the former education minister said,
adding that he felt respect and happiness in his
Russia denies targeting civilians in Ukraine home, although he cautioned that a small group
and rejects accusations that its forces have might not want to come back.
committed war crimes. – AFP
Most high-profile officials fled Afghanistan as
The 11 coaches came off the Taliban took over last August, including Ghani,
the track in the early the president at the time, who is now in the United
morning crash. – AFPPIX Arab Emirates. Karzai remains in Kabul, the
capital.

The Taliban set up the high-powered panel to
negotiate the returns a few weeks ago, with nine
members, including the intelligence and military
chiefs.

It has the power to ensure amnesty, and
provide security to returning officials, as well as
ensuring work in the private sector.

Since last year, former government
personalities, especially security officials have
faced reprisals nationwide, say international
bodies and media.

BRIEFS CAR DRIVES INTO CROWD
IN BERLIN, ONE DEAD
At least 17 killed in train-excavator collision
BERLIN: A car drove into a crowd of people in
TEHRAN: At least 17 people were killed and province roughly 900km by road from Tehran. Five of the train’s 11 coaches came off the western Berlin on Wednesday, killing one
dozens injured yesterday when a train derailed The deputy head of Iran’s state-owned track in the early morning crash, the Iranian person, mass-selling daily Bild reported. A
near the central Iranian city of Tabas after Red Crescent’s head of emergency operations, spokesperson for the German capital’s fire
hitting an excavator, state media reported. railways, Mir Hassan Moussavi, told the state Mehdi Valipour, told state television. service told Reuters around 30 people were
broadcaster that the train was carrying 348 injured.“A man is believed to have driven into
“Seventeen people are dead and 37 injured passengers. The Tabas prosecutor visited the scene as a a group of people. It is not yet known whether
people have been transferred to hospital,” judicial investigation was launched into the it was an accident or a deliberate act,” police
emergency services spokesman Mojtaba It “derailed after hitting an excavator” that cause of the accident, Iranian media reported. said, adding that he was being held at the
Khaledi told state television. was near the track, he said. scene. The incident took place near the scene
The train derailment comes after a tower of a fatal attack on Dec 19, 2016, when Anis
“The number of the dead may rise as most Some of the injured were airlifted to block collapsed in southwestern Iran last Amri, a failed Tunisian asylum seeker with
of the injured are in critical condition,” he said, hospital by helicopter, state television footage month killing at least 43 people. Islamist links, hijacked a truck, killed the driver
adding that “24 ambulances and three showed. and then plowed it into a crowded western
helicopters have been dispatched to the The collapse of the 10-storey Metropol Berlin Christmas market, killing 11 more
scene”. Rescue teams inspected the oveturned building, which was under construction in people and injuring dozens of others.
carriages as onlookers gathered nearby, Abadan, sparked angry protests in solidarity
Tabas is located in South Khorasan pictures posted by the ISNA news agency with the families of the dead. – AFP U.S. LAYS OUT MORE PLEDGES
showed. FOR LATIN AMERICAN LEADERS

LOS ANGELES: US President Joe Biden heads to
a Latin America summit on a mission to woo
back the region as his administration pushed
out pledges, including a plan to train half a
million health workers. The long-awaited
Summit of the Americas was marred by a
boycott from Mexico’s president, who was
upset that Biden did not invite the leftist
leaders of Cuba, Nicaragua and Venezuela on
the grounds that they did not meet
democratic standards. The Biden
administration insisted there were no hard
feelings and moved forward on initiatives
aimed at cementing ties across Latin America,
where a rising China has increasingly made
inroads despite the historic US influence. – AFP

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Shanghai attempting to BRIEFS REWARD FOR CALLING
mend ties with foreign firms IN ‘SECURITY’ THREATS

SHANGHAI: Shanghai officials are o Largest business hub badly affected by Asked for comment yesterday, BEIJING: China will offer citizens as
seeking to revive confidence among two-month lockdown, with many companies the Shanghai government referred to much as US$15,000 (RM65,914) in
multinational firms bruised and reconsidering investment plans and countless remarks city official Gu Jun made at a cash for reporting threats to
frustrated by the city’s Covid-19 expatriates relocating press conference in late May, in “national security”, state media
lockdown by holding multiple which he acknowledged that the reported, in Beijing’s latest move
meetings with foreign firms and The first of two meetings held so their dependents, addressing what epidemic had impacted foreign to whip up fears of external foes.
easing a key border requirement for far were attended by executives from had become a bugbear for the expat trade and investment in the city. Citizens offering information that
overseas workers. US blue chips such as Procter & community. leads to the discovery of “acts
Gamble and Johnson & Johnson, the He said the city would take endangering national security”
The image of China’s most report said. China began in early 2020 to measures to boost confidence could be rewarded as much as
cosmopolitan city and its biggest require foreigners to obtain PU among businesess and support 100,000 yuan, depending on their
business hub was badly damaged by The second meeting included letters as part of their visa multinationals in setting up regional role in preventing or solving a
the two-month lockdown, with automakers Tesla, General Motors application as it dramatically headquarters and research centers case, according to the guidelines.
countless expatriates relocating and and Ford. tightened border controls when the in Shanghai. It did not provide They may also be given “rewards
foreign businesses warning that they pandemic hit. further comment. in spirit,“ the reports said Tuesday,
are reconsidering investment plans. The companies did not respond including in the form of
immediately to requests for Many firms had complained During the lockdown, Shanghai certificates. The Chinese
The Shanghai government plans comment. about the difficulties and long waits tried to keep factories open under government has for years offered
to hold 20 meetings this month with in obtaining the document, which “closed loop” operations but monetary rewards for information
foreign firms engaged in key In addition, the European impeded the hiring of foreign staff. businesses said the arrangements on security breaches, but a new
industries such as automobiles, Chamber of Commerce said on posed numerous difficulties. guideline issued this week by the
trade, semiconductors and Tuesday it had been informed The removal of this requirement Ministry of State Security seeks to
biomedicine, according to a report during a meeting with the city’s was “an initiative from central The lack of flights into China – the standardise the practice, the
by the Jiefang Daily, a Shanghai- vice-mayor that Shanghai will no government to encourage work and vast majority have been cancelled for state-owned Legal Daily reported.
government backed newspaper, on longer require official invitation production resumption in more than two years – also remains a – AFP
Sunday. The report was reposted on letters, so-called PU letters, for Shanghai,” the European Chamber key hindrance.
the Shanghai city website. foreigners returning for work and said. ‘JOE FERRARI’COP
China has resolutely stuck to a JAILED FOR LIFE
The firms would be picked from “zero-Covid” policy that aims to
major investment countries and eradicate the spread of the virus, an BANGKOK: A flashy Thai cop
regions, including the US, Europe, approach that is increasingly out of nicknamed “Joe Ferrari” for his
Japan and South Korea. step with the rest of the world. taste in fast cars was yesterday
– Reuters jailed for life for torturing a drugs
suspect to death during a brutal
Cambodia, interrogation. A Bangkok court
China revamp found Thitisan Utthanaphon guilty
naval base, of murder by torture in a case that
stoking US fears caused public outrage and shone
a rare light on police brutality and
PHNOM PENH: Cambodia and PORTRAYING A MESSAGE ... corruption in the kingdom. Leaked
China yesterday broke ground on a University students in Banda Aceh, viral footage showed Thitisan and
Beijing-funded project to revamp a Indonesia wearing theatrical costumes six other officers wrapping seven
naval base that the US fears is taking part in a rally for World Environment plastic bags around 24-year-old
intended for Chinese military use. Day, marked annually on June 5. Jirapong Thanapat’s head while
– AFPPIX questioning him and trying to
The Washington Post this week extort US$60,000, (RM263,670)
cited unnamed Western officials as South Korea, US and Japan lambast leading to his death. The judge at
saying the new facilities at North’s missile tests Bangkok’s Central Criminal Court
Cambodia’s Ream base – strategically for Corruption and Misconduct
located on the Gulf of Thailand – were SEOUL: North Korea’s recent missile gravity of North Korea’s intensifying expressing their hope that the DPRK Cases sentenced the 41-year-old
being built for the “exclusive” use of tests were “serious, unlawful” weapons tests. will respond positively to to death, but immediately
the Chinese navy. provocations, senior officials from international offers of assistance to commuted it to life imprisonment.
South Korea, the US and Japan said Mori’s visit also marked such trip fight against Covid-19,” the statement – AFP
Both countries deny the yesterday, urging Pyongyang to by the Japanese vice-foreign minister said, referring to North Korea by its
allegation, with Phnom Penh saying return to dialogue and accept offers since late 2017 amid strained bilateral the initials of its official name, the Japanese fugitive
the base’s development is “not a of Covid-19 aid. ties over issues, including Japan’s Democratic People’s Republic of wanted for fraud
secret”. occupation of the Korean peninsula Korea. held in Indonesia
South Korea Vice-Foreign and war-time labour.
Cambodian defence minister Tea Minister Cho Hyun-dong, US Deputy North Korea has carried out at JAKARTA: Indonesian police have
Banh and Chinese ambassador Wang Secretary of State Wendy Sherman The trio urged Pyongyang to least 18 rounds of weapons tests this arrested a fugitive accused of
Wentian were on hand yesterday to and Japanese Vice-Foreign Minister abide by international sanctions and year, underscoring its evolving masterminding a lucrative scheme in
see work commence on the new Takeo Mori made the comments as immediately cease actions that nuclear and missile arsenals. his native Japan to defraud a
facilities including a boat they gathered in Seoul, days after “escalate tensions or destabilise the government fund offering Covid-19
maintenance workshop, two piers, a North Korea conducted the latest in a region,” a joint statement said. Yoon and Biden vowed at their relief subsidies, officials said yesterday.
dry dock, slipway, and sand dredging series of missile tests and signs of recent summit to deploy more US
for bigger ships to dock. Heavy preparations for what would be its They also pledged to ramp up strategic military assets as part of Mitsuhiro Taniguchi, 47, was
construction machinery was visible first nuclear test since 2017. trilateral security cooperation to curb efforts to bolster the extended arrested in Lampung province in the
at the site. the North’s threats, with Sherman deterrence. south of Sumatra island late Tuesday
The three-way meeting of the reaffirming the US defence and flown to the capital Jakarta,
“It is not targeted at any third countries’ No 2 diplomats, the first commitments, including extended Yoon expressed serious concerns national police spokesman Dedi
party, and will be conducive to even such gathering since November and deterrence. and vowed to sternly respond to the Prasetyo told journalists.
closer practical cooperation between the first since South Korea’s North’s illegal actions but said he
the two militaries, better fulfillment of President Yoon Suk-yeol took office “They stressed that a path to would leave the door open for The Japanese national and several
international obligations and in May, highlighted the urgency and serious and sustained dialogue dialogue, his office said yesterday. associates are accused of submitting
provision of international public remains open and urged the DPRK to – Reuters false applications to claim 960 million
goods,” Wang said. return to negotiations, while also yen (RM31.6 million) in Covid-19
relief funds meant for small
The project, paid for with a businesses, according to Japanese
Chinese grant, also includes media reports.
upgrading and expanding a hospital
as well as donations of military He was caught in a joint operation
equipment and repair of eight by immigration officers and local
Cambodian warships, Tea Banh said. police, Prasetyo said, without giving
details about the case.
“There are allegations that the
modernised Ream base will be used It came after the Japanese
by the Chinese military exclusively. embassy alerted Indonesian
No, it is not like that at all,” the authorities to the whereabouts of a
minister told several hundred people, Japanese national whose passport
including foreign diplomats at the had been revoked.
ceremony.
Indonesian police in a statement
The revamp will be finished in two yesterday said their Japanese
years, another Cambodian official counterparts had been “investigating
said. an alleged fraud of subsidies for small
businesses affected by the Covid-19
Wang said it would deepen the pandemic”, but they did not confirm
iron-clad friendship between the two the amount accrued by Taniguchi’s
countries and help modernise the brazen scheme.
Cambodian navy. – AFP
Tokyo’s Metropolitan Police
Department had placed Taniguchi on
an international wanted list after
arresting his ex-wife and two sons on
May 30 on suspicion of fraud,
Japanese newspaper Asahi Shimbun
reported. – AFP

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US-led sanctions killing millions [email protected]
FOOD crises, economic stagnation and
price increases are worsening almost billion in losses. Besides denying Gaza’s Venezuela have deepened its massive income Do not exploit
everywhere following the Ukraine war. population access to many imported supplies – collapse, intensifying its food, health and Bukit Kledang
Sanctions against Russia have especially including medicines – bombing and repression economic crises. US sanctions have targeted its to fill coffers
hurt those relying on wheat and fertiliser imports. make life miserable for its besieged people. oil industry, providing most of its export earnings.
Unilateral sanctions illegal THE Association for Welfare, Community
Unilateral sanctions – not approved by the United Meanwhile, the US supports the Saudi-led Besides preventing Venezuela from accessing and Dialogue is dismayed by a notice
Nations (UN) Security Council – are illegal under coalition’s war on Yemen with its continuing its funds in foreign banks and multilateral posted on the Perak Forestry Department’s
international law. Besides contravening the UN blockade of the poorest Arab nation. US arms financial institutions, the US has also blocked website, which states that visitors entering
Charter, unilateral sanctions inflict much human sales to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab access to international financial markets. And Bukit Kledang and the Kledang Saiong
loss. Countless civilians are at risk, depriving Emirates have ensured the worst for Yemenis instead of targeting individuals, US sanctions Forest for daily recreational activities will
them of much, even life itself. under siege. punish the entire Venezuelan nation. need to apply for an annual pass from July
onwards.
Sanctions, embargos and blockades – “sold” Blocking essential goods – including food, fuel Russia’s Sputnik-V was the first Covid-19
as non-violent alternatives to waging war by and medical supplies – has intensified the vaccine developed, and is among the world’s The rates of the pass vary for citizens and
military means – economically isolate and “world’s worst ongoing humanitarian crisis”. most widely used. Meanwhile, rich countries’ non-citizens. For citizens below the age of
punish targeted countries, supposedly to force Meanwhile, “years of famine” – including “vaccine apartheid” and strict enforcement of 18, the fee is RM100; adults, RM200; and
them to acquiesce. But most sanctions hurt the “starving to death a Yemeni child every 75 intellectual property rights – augmenting senior citizens, RM10.
innocent majority, more than ruling elites. seconds” – have been aggravated by the “largest corporate profits – have limited access to
cholera outbreak anywhere in history”. “Western” vaccines. For non-citizens, the charges are RM400
Like laying siege on enemy settlements, for those below 18, and RM800 for adults.
sanctions are “weapons of mass starvation”. They Humanitarian disasters and destroying lives The US has not spared Sputnik-V from There will also be a RM20 processing fee for
“are silent killers. People die in their homes, and livelihoods are excused as inevitable sanctions, disrupting not only shipments from all categories.
nobody is counting”. The human costs are “collateral damage”. Acknowledging hundreds of Russia, but also production elsewhere, e.g. in
considerable and varied, but overlooked. thousands of Iraqi child deaths due to US India and South Korea, which planned to This is not the way to promote Bukit
Knowing they are mere collateral damage will not sanctions after the 1991 invasion, an ex-US produce 100 million doses monthly. Denying Kledang to local tourists and foreigners. This
endear any victim to the sanctions’ “true purpose”. secretary of state deemed the price “worth it”. Russia use of the SWIFT international payments move will only deter tourists from visiting
system makes it hard for others to buy them. these hillsides. Instead, the authorities
The US has imposed more sanctions, for Poverty levels in countries under US sanctions Rethinking sanctions should be promoting the hillsides’bountiful
longer periods, than any other nation. During are 3.8 percentage points higher, on average, than Economic sanctions – originally conceived a nature to attract more visitors, which is a far
1990-2005, the US imposed a third of sanctions in other comparable countries. Such negative century ago to wage war by non-military means – more effective way of generating income
regimes worldwide. These were inflicted on more impacts rose with their duration, while unilateral are increasingly being used to force governments through tourism.
than 1,000 entities or individuals yearly in and US sanctions stood out as most effective! to conform. Sanctions are still portrayed as
2016-2020 – nearly 80% more than in 2008-2015. non-violent means to induce “rogue” states to One wonders on what basis and
Thus, former US president’s Donald Trump’s Clearly, the US government has not hesitated “behave”. rationale did the Perak Forestry Department
administration raised the US share of all to wage war by other means. Its recent sanctions decide on implementing this new policy.
sanctions to almost half! threaten living costs worldwide, reversing But this ignores its cruel paradox – supposedly
progress everywhere, especially for the most avoiding war, sanctions lay siege, an ancient Nature is not made for private or
Tens of millions of Afghans now face food vulnerable. Yet, US-led unilateral sanctions technique of war. Yet, despite all the harm bureaucratic gain, but for the common
insecurity, even starvation, as the US has seized against Iran, Venezuela, North Korea and other caused, they typically fail to achieve their good. The fee would deter many ordinary
its US$9.5 billion (RM41.73 billion) central bank countries have failed to achieve their purported intended political objectives – as Nicholas folks from visiting the hillsides as it would
reserves. President Joe Biden’s Feb 11, 2022 objectives, namely, to change regimes, or at least, Mulder documents in The Economic Weapon: be a burden on them. In addition, many
executive order gives half of this to 9/11 victims’ regime behaviour. The Rise of Sanctions as a Tool of Modern War. would be put off by the administrative
families, although no Afghan was ever found Changing US policy? aspect and bureaucracy involved in
responsible for the atrocity. Although unilateral sanctions are not valid under As Cuba, Iran, Afghanistan and Venezuela were applying for a pass.
the UN Charter, many US reformers want not major food or fertiliser exporters, their own
Biden claims the rest will be for Washington to “lead by example, overhaul US populations have suffered most from the sanctions Many will be denied from exercising
“humanitarian crises”, presumably as decided by sanctions, and ensure that sanctions are targeted, against them. But Russia, Ukraine and even their rights to health and environmental
the White House. But he remains silent about the proportional, connected to discrete policy goals Belarus are significant producers and exporters. awareness. Ultimately, the hillsides will be
countless victims of the US’s two-decade long war and reversible”. Hence, sanctions against Russia and Belarus have exclusively visited by those who can afford
in Afghanistan, where airstrikes alone killed at much wider international implications, especially it, which is unjust.
least 48,308 civilians. Last year, the Biden administration began a for European fuel supplies.
comprehensive review of US sanctions policies. It The Perak state government should take
Now, the US-controlled World Bank and has promised to minimise their adverse More ominously, they threaten food security a stand on the matter. Instead, they should
International Monetary Fund both block access humanitarian impacts, and even to consider not only now, but also in the future as fertiliser through the forestry department, ensure
to financial resources for Afghanistan. The long allowing trade – on humanitarian grounds – with supplies are cut off. With tepid growth since the the hillsides are safe for recreational
US war’s massive population displacement and heavily sanctioned nations. But actual policy 2008 global financial crisis, the West now blocks activities, and promote awareness on their
physical destruction have made it much more change has been wanting so far. economic recovery. Vaccine apartheid, natural beauty. Visitors should be allowed
vulnerable and foreign aid dependent. deliberate supply disruptions and deflationary to exercise, recreate and spiritually align
US sanctions continue to ruin Iran’s economy policies now disrupt international economic themselves with nature since the state has
The six decade-long US trade embargo has and millions of livelihoods. Despite Covid-19, integration, once pushed by the West. plans to go green.
cost Cuba at least US$130 billion. It causes sanctions have continued, limiting access to
shortages of food, medicine and other essential imported goods and resources, including As war increasingly crowds out international It is the responsibility of the state
items to this day. Meanwhile, Washington medicines. A US embargo has also blocked diplomacy, commitments to the UN Charter, government to facilitate its citizens to be
continues to ignore the UN General Assembly’s urgently needed humanitarian aid for North multilateralism, peace and sustainable health and environmentally-conscious, by
call to lift its blockade. Korea. Similarly, US actions have repeatedly development are being drowned by their enemies, providing avenues for recreation, and not
blocked meeting the urgent needs of the many often invoking misleadingly similar rhetoric. – IPS make financial gains through these
The US-backed Israeli blockade of the densely millions of vulnerable people in the country. hillsides.
populated Gaza Strip has inflicted at least US$17 Comments: [email protected]
The Trump administration’s sanctions against Ronald Benjamin
Secretary

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Backlash from Depp-Heard trial
EVEN if we have no
celebrity interest in the backlash may be threatened Sensationalising cases like Depp vs Heard can send wrong messages.
Johnny Depp and Amber because two Hollywood actors,
Heard trial, the verdict who were embroiled in a toxic “We are in a “He could have killed you,” building shelters for women, pandemic due to economic,
sparks an interest on various relationship of abusing each moment of virulent said one viral TikTok text, and about sexual harassment social and psychological
levels and opens up a floodgate of other, decided to launch anti-feminist superimposed over photos of in the workplace. pressures on families.
discussions on the matter. defamation suits. backlash, and the Heard’s bruised face. “He had
modest gains that every right.” Instantly, the People should know and It has to be stressed that
Frankly, there are no heroes in The story goes like this. were made are post had 222,200 likes. be responsible when they these are just the reported
this case. In 2019, Depp sued Heard for being retracted opine on Facebook and cases of those who have
US$50 million (RM220 million) with a gleeful The backlash is not about Instagram. They may think dared to speak up.
However, the domestic abuse for implying she was abused in a display of a single string-puller. Neither that they are just venting to
of women is a serious matter. December 2018 op-ed in the victim-blaming on was it orchestrated to their groups. But there is It shows how vulnerable
There should be moral clarity on Washington Post. Although she a massive scale. intentionally undermine the international exposure. A women are to abuse, and how
what it actually means. It is not did not name him, he claimed her progress women had made in decade ago, social media was easily the pendulum can
about celebrity gossip that allegations impacted his ability to the previous decade. not the great force it is now. It swing back in any situation,
triggers sexist jokes or memes work. Heard was awarded US$2 is now a free-for-all – and to be vulnerable to abuse, as
that diffuse the pain of the million compensatory damages. However, there are women are the worst for it. well as to silently endure
abused. She pursued a US$100 million undercurrents of an encoded their grief.
counterclaim. and internalised sexism that We are in a moment
It is also not about the The jury determined Heard became diffused and of virulent anti-feminist Hence, sensationalising
sensationalism, adulation or the defamed Depp and awarded him chameleonic for adulation of backlash, and the modest cases like Depp-Heard can
glorification of the two Hollywood US$10 million in compensatory the popular, powerful or gains that were made in that send wrong messages. They
actors, who have publicly exposed damages and US$5 million in successful men. era are being retracted with a are indeed not worthy
their toxic relationship. Neither is punitive damages. gleeful display of victim- enough to deter or halt
it about the toxic culture of Dr Jessica Taylor, a forensic Women have come a long blaming on a massive scale. progress made by social
contagious trending social media. psychologist who specialises in way asking for social equality movements like #MeToo.
sexual violence and victim and equal justice for voting In Malaysia, a total of 2,287
The force that sets the blaming, told The Independent rights, equal pay and access domestic violence on women Vasanthi Ramachandran
momentum of women’s that the case will have damaging to education as human were reported during our is an author, brand strategist
movement is likened to a “ripple effects” on women for beings. It has come to a stage, lockdown in 2020. It was
pendulum that swings back and years to come. awareness has been raised reported that domestic and runs Helping Hands.
forth. While moving forward is a “I am getting comments from about domestic violence and violence rose during the Comments:
good sign, each time it swings women from all over social
back, it will have an impact on media, women are being called [email protected]
driving victimised women into a ‘Amber’ for overacting, or getting
rabbit hole with their “silenced” upset, or challenging their
grievances. partners’ abusive behaviour.
“There are also hundreds of
This is the backlash we fear. survivors who want to retract
For decades, various social public statements they have
movements on sexual and made in the press, or pull out of
domestic issues have encouraged court cases against their abusers,”
victims to speak up, report abuses she said.
and find justice. Now, they have The trial was live streamed,
the potential fear of being sued with media platforms having their
and dragged through a court own trials with “compelling
process, and possibly found guilty evidence”, which could have
of defamation. snowballed to have some
In recent times, the #MeToo influence on the perception of the
movement was gaining case. Using a social media
momentum as a powerful social platform to create content and
justice campaign that has share opinions can be fun, but it
galvanised women, and can also foster surface-level
encouraged those abused to thinking and mob mentalities.
speak up when abused. Women Social media like YouTube,
were just beginning to launch TikTok and Instagram played a
court cases against powerful men big role in framing the narrative
who abused them. around the trial algorithms, by
The pendulum swung forward pushing all of this content into
with the downfall of Harvey public feeds.
Weinstein, which ignited the It was a peculiar fascination for
#MeToo movement, and paved social media to comb through
the way for hundreds of women Heard’s behaviour to highlight
and men to make public her wrongs.
allegations of sexual harassment
by prominent figures.
But it is heartbreaking that this

Should we brace for an economic ‘hurricane’?

█ BY HAMISH MCRAEA at Tesla by 10%. Netflix and Meta including the UK, for the obvious a global issue and, in a way, a macroeconomic outlook. There will
IT is back to work. After four days of (parent of Facebook) have brought in reason that the European economy is welcome one because it means both be some sort of slowdown and
jubilee celebrations, people in the hiring freezes. Even Amazon is more exposed to disruption from the that working people can get jobs whether that becomes a technical
UK will be coming back to reality reportedly cutting back. Russian invasion of Ukraine, and the more easily than at any time for 40 recession – two successive quarters
with a bump. The party is over. consequences of that. years, and that employers will have of negative growth – seems to me less
What next? Headcount is one of the first to learn how to treat people better if important than the broader issue as
things companies look at when And then there is inflation they want them to stay. to whether there will be decent
There are several economic fearing a chill wind is about to blow, everywhere, with the latest numbers growth for the next five years, not the
stories that threaten to get worse and a freeze is an immediate from Europe last week, up 8.1%, But as big companies in the US next few months.
before they get better. decision any enterprise can make. If topping expectations, and the bring in hiring freezes, this shows
things improve then the freeze can European Central Bank now that the shortages will start to ease. I am actually quite optimistic that
One is travel disruption. This is be relaxed. expected to increase interest rates At the moment, this is a high tech the UK will avoid recession, but
most evident at UK airports, where next month. thing but it may well broaden. acknowledge I may be wrong.
flights have been cancelled and Iit is a good canary-in-the-mine
baggage has piled up. However, this signal of what may come. These fears There is a lot going on, and the I am also intrigued by what is Then finally, there is money. Can
is not simply a UK problem, for have been amplified by Jamie problem is how to sort out the clear happening in the labour market. The the central banks tighten credit
flights are being cancelled across Dimon, head of JP Morgan Chase, signals from the mass of background evidence is tentative but it seems without causing a financial crash?
America and Europe. warning of an economic “hurricane” noise. My own feeling is that the best companies are learning how to Again, I think there are reasons for
approaching. way to do so is to break things down attract people, particularly young optimism, partly because it is not in
KLM cancelled all European into bite-sized chunks. people, by improving the ways in the self-interest of anyone to have a
flights out of Schiphol last Saturday, A couple of weeks earlier, the which they “onboard” them. crash, but also because the banking
citing crowds at the airport. Dublin former chief executive of Goldman Here are some chunks. First, system is robust enough to cope with
airport seems to have managed to get Sachs, Lloyd Blankfein, similarly disruption. The problem is that if you It is an ugly expression for a tougher times.
back to normal after chaos a week warned of a “very, very high risk” of scale back any industry and then necessary process. If you want good
ago. Nevertheless, it does seem that recession, though he acknowledged have to pump it up again, you are people to work for your enterprise, That is a long list of worries
the UK is suffering more seriously that it was not “baked in”. going to encounter problems. you have not only to create an through the summer and autumn.
than many other countries. attractive package. That is stage one. But to put these into perspective, it is
When two top members of Service industries are particularly when bankers and business leaders
Another is the string of negative America’s financial aristocracy give vulnerable because they cannot Stage two follows when you have are bursting with self-confidence
stories coming out of the high-tech such dire warnings, the rest of us stockpile their output. That will not made the hire. The message is that if that the rest of us should worry.
companies in the US. It is a drip, drip should sit up and take notice. There go on forever, but it will continue you want to keep people you have to
of cutbacks. Elon Musk said he has a is the well-known adage “when through the summer and autumn. pay more attention to those first Now they are scared, as they
“super bad feeling” about the America sneezes, the world catches a Realistically, I cannot see it ending months, so that they feel valued and should be, the rest of us can perhaps
economy and wants to cut back staff cold”, and a US recession would until there is a ceasefire in Ukraine. their skills are developed. relax a little. So, back to work. – The
certainly send shivers across Europe, Independent
Second, labour shortages. This is Next, there is the overall

10 theSUN ON THURSDAY | JUNE 9, 2022

Affordable housing market still resilient?

o Buyers more selective now in their property a less attractive property investment
search as location and accessibility are no longer environment, investors may be
the main criteria but space and living environment considering delaying their investment
play a big part too expansion for now. As a result, sales for
those smaller units that were once
RECENT headwinds like not as robust and resilient as one Distribution of unit size in high-rise new launches since 2022 their top priority of investment –
supply chain disruptions, perceived. studio, Soho, one-bedroom units – are
soaring building material living space and less appealing poor location or smaller homes that expected to cool down further.
costs, and prevailing Meanwhile, a study on the unit size environment for cheaper or affordable are unfit with their growing family size,
inflationary pressure could have of high-rise new launches in prime prices; as their housing preferences but they are also less compromising on Realising the current market is
dampened the country’s housing markets since 2022 finds that 60% of are no longer limited to location and poor neighbourhood that can affect likely to be led by those rational
affordability, thereby threatening these products are at least 800 sq ft and accessibility (which used to be the their quality of life in the long run. demands emphasising on own-stay
property market recovery. Despite the above (chart). This implies that small main selling points of small units), but and self-occupied, lifestyle living and
general perception that affordable units at lower absolute selling prices, also encompass the availability of In terms of investors, their demand upgrading, as well as higher quality
housing may likely match the mass which were once introduced to meet space that can accommodate more for property is largely driven by the consumption and wellness;
demands in the current market the affordability of mass buyers, are functions and services. current economic front and a series of developers should avoid over-focusing
conditions – and indeed, supply less favourable in today’s market. Since factors relating to their investment on affordability when positioning their
adjustments have seen with more new most financial institutions continue to Likewise, upsizing buyers are even plan such as expected capital gains, products in the market. This is
launches shifting towards lower- and take a prudent approach in approving more discerning in terms of space and interest rates, cash flow, and the because, in pursuit of affordability,
middle-price market segments – sales loan applications, and the pool of living environment when selecting performance of equity markets. Given developers may tend to cut costs and
of affordable houses in 2021 have effective demand is expected to their next home. Not only are they the low rental yields and slow house downsize unit, resulting in a drop in
shown signs of weakening. With 31% increase slightly (or at worse, to more cautious about buying less price growth that signal a transition of product quality from all aspects
or 11,610 overhang units; 41% or decrease); it is of necessary for desirable homes such as properties in the country’s housing market towards (design, aesthetics, landscape). Rather
29,083 unsold units under developers to be aware of the changing than pricing, a sense of “value
construction; and 44% or 9,641 unsold housing preferences. creation” that derived from the
units not constructed yet that “premium living environment” is
attributed to houses priced below Eligible buyers, especially owner- more likely to resonate with today’s
RM300,000; it is obvious that occupiers, have become more home buyers. After all, it is not price,
affordable housing market segment is selective in their property search but quality, that will be the pulling
during the softening market. They will factor for recurring property demand,
not simply compromise on smaller in one way or another.

This article is contributed by MKH
Bhd manager of product research and

development Dr Foo Chee Hung.

BRIEFS PKNS HANDS OVER 864 UNITS
OF AFFORDABLE HOUSES
Located in Kawasan Perusahaan Valdor in Sungai Jawi, the freehold logistics property has excellent accessibility, due to its close proximity to the Batu
Kawan Industrial Park and connectivity to the North-South Highway and Penang Second Bridge. CYBERJAYA: The Selangor State Development
(PKNS) this week handed over keys to owners
CapitaLand Malaysia Trust inks deal to acquire of 864 units of Residensi Idaman Selangorku
first logistics property in Penang for RM80m (Type D) in Selangor Cyber Valley, comprising
two blocks of apartments. Residensi Idaman
PETALING JAYA: CapitaLand Malaysia well-placed to benefit from Penang’s bank borrowings. Post-transaction, CLMT’s Selangorku is a project by PKNS to support
Trust (CLMT) has inked a sale and purchase growing importance as one of the most gearing will increase from 35.9% to 37.2%, the National Affordable Housing Policy with
agreement to acquire two plots of dynamic industrial hubs in Malaysia. which remains well below the regulatory an initiative to tackle the nation’s housing
contiguous freehold land and industrial limit of 50%. The proposed acquisition will affordability concerns. Each unit has three
properties in Sungai Jawi, Penang for RM80 “We believe the demand for logistics contribute positively to CLMT’s earnings bedrooms and two bathrooms, and is
million. warehouses in Malaysia remains strong and and is accretive at the distribution level. allocated two parking lots. With a built-up size
resilient. The proposed acquisition is in line Subject to the fulfilment of conditions of 1,000 sq ft, the units are priced at
CLMT is a local shopping mall-focused with CLMT’s objectives to deliver long-term precedent, the proposed acquisition is RM232,000.“With the objective of supporting
real estate investment trust (REIT). This and sustainable returns to unitholders by expected to be completed in H2’22. the B40 community in Selangor to settle into
marks the company’s first entry into acquiring quality properties with stable homes of their own, Residensi Idaman
Malaysia’s logistics sector after the recurring income. It will enable CLMT to CLMT’s portfolio comprises of five Selangorku has gone beyond mere brick and
expansion of its investment mandate gain a foothold in Malaysia’s logistics sector shopping malls and a complementary office mortar. Many aspects were taken into
beyond the retail sector to include with a sizeable property measuring about block: Gurney Plaza in Penang; three in consideration with a view of fostering a
properties in commercial, office and 335,000 sq ft in net lettable area (NLA), Klang Valley – a majority interest in Sungei united community and an inclusive living
industrial asset classes. paving the way for our next chapter of Wang Plaza in Kuala Lumpur; 3 Damansara environment with amenities and facilities,”
growth.” and 3 Damansara Office Tower in Petaling explained PKNS CEO Datuk Mahmud Abbas.
CapitaLand Malaysia REIT Management Jaya; and The Mines in Seri Kembangan;
Sdn Bhd CEO Tan Choon Siang said the It intends to fund the consideration of and East Coast Mall in Kuantan, Pahang. GLOMAC’S RUMA 33 HOMES
acquisition of its maiden logistics property is RM80 million for the logistics property with IN SG BULOH FULLY TAKEN UP

PETALING JAYA: Glomac’s hillside residence
project Ruma 33 has been fully taken up since
its launch in December 2021. With a gross
development value of RM28.5 million, this
double-storey terrace house project is
situated in Saujana Sungai Buloh. Scheduled
to be completed in 2023, the 33-unit homes is
priced from RM669,000 and situated only
25km away from the city centre Kuala Lumpur.
Despite talks on softening property market
due to the aftermath of Covid-19 that has
affected buyers’ overall purchasing power,
group COO Zulkifly Garib pointed out there is,
in fact, a surge in demand for quality homes –
particularly landed with bigger space.

IJM LAND TO UNVEIL UPTOWN
SQUARE IN BANDAR RIMBAYU

PETALING JAYA: IJM Land will be launching
Uptown Square in Bandar Rimbayu on June
19. Uptown Square is part of the Rimbayu
Business Hub and has a gross development
value (GDV) of RM308 million. There are 119
units in total, with sizes ranging from 3,300 sq
ft to 7,539 sq ft. The units are divided into
two- and three-storey plans, each with a
practical layout. With a GDV of RM11 billion,
the 1,879-acre Bandar Rimbayu is a township
that encourages commercial growth in
various components. Given its vicinity to the
commercial and residential focal points of
Shah Alam and Kota Kemuning, the
estimated population of 100,000 in the next
five years is expected to create a vibrant
Bandar Rimbayu, ideal for investments.

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27.5 Retail 538.5 541.9 -3.4

24.2 Foreign 459.1 492.1 -33.0

100.0 1964.3 1964.3 0.0 2.07 5.74 482.92 22.03 290.34 157.63 0.19 25.40
KLCI STI HANG SENG SCI NIKKEI TSEC KOSPI S&P/ASX200
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Source: Bursa Malaysia 22,014.59 3,263.79 7,121.10

KL MARKET SUMMARY New law to pave way for
June 8, 2022

INDICES 10,932.90 CHANGE -8.59 GST comeback in Malaysia?
FBMEMAS
FBMKLCI 1,523.86 -2.07
CONSUMER PRODUCTS 582.07 -2.76
INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS 196.26 -0.87
CONSTRUCTION 162.44 +1.13
FINANCIAL SERVICES 16,579.10 +32.33
ENERGY 804.43 +2.47 PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s new Fiscal o The government will have to convince businesses that
TELECOMMUNICATIONS 587.54 -1.89 Responsibility Act may open the path for the it has a better system in place compared with the first
HEALTH CARE 1,857.21 -22.07 reintroduction of the Goods & Services Tax round, says OCBC research arm
TRANSPORTATION 862.77 +7.55 (GST), according to OCBC Treasury
PROPERTY 671.24 -2.11 Research, which opined that should GST
PLANTATION 7,811.78 +24.86 return, the government is likely to “ease it
FBMSHA 11,233.30 -43.41 in” by setting a more palatable rate of 4% to
FBMACE 5,234.10 -15.78 start with.
TECHNOLOGY 68.99 +0.16 limited fiscal options.” items ranging from fuel to cooking oil,
“Given how the first episode of GST First introduced in April 2015 under the chicken feed to raw chicken – by RM30
TURNOVER VALUE rollout was replete with delays – causing the billion.”
3.260 BIL RM1.964 BIL refund backlog to snowball to RM19.4 Najib administration, the GST – set at 6% at
billion – the government will have its work that time – grew to contribute as much as Crucially, the Finance Ministry said that
5 MOST ACTIVES cut out in convincing businesses that it has a RM44.3 billion or over 20% of total revenue higher commodity revenue was insufficient
June 8, 2022 better system in place now, as well,” said in 2017. It went some ways to broaden the to offset the spike, signalling that the fiscal
economist Wellian Wiranto in a report revenue base and trim the dependence on gap may widen from the current projected
STOCK VOL CLSG (sen) +/– (sen) yesterday. the volatile petroleum receipts. The Pakatan 6% of GDP this year if commodity price
DYNACIA 271,868,500 14.5 -2.5 Harapan government which took power in upticks persist.
LGMS 246,997,500 84.5 +34.5 The finance ministry has said it intends 2018, however, opted to zerorate the GST
BCMALL 232,286,400 2.5 UNCH to table the new act in the next parliament before shifting completely to the Sales and “Hence, investors should not be too
MNC 87,303,500 2.0 +0.5 session. Service Tax system. surprised if the government reaches for the
HSI-HA8 86,773,300 22.5 -10.0 GST as a tool to help plug the deficit once
“The act is said to broaden the tax base “Fast forward to where we are now, the again. Given the prospect of general election
5 TOP GAINERS and improve tax compliance – all fact that oil price has stayed lofty may have that needs to be called by September 2023,
June 8, 2022 uncontroversial stuff. Still, when it comes to rendered the need to diversify revenue the timing of the rollout is obviously tricky,
Malaysia’s fiscal discussions, the sources once again less dire on the surface. especially given that the economic recovery
reintroduction of the GST is never far away. Still, the uptick in commodity prices is a is just gaining momentum and inflation is
For one, the Prime Minister noted his double-edged sword, since it causes an being increasingly felt on the ground,” said
support last week, admitting its unexpected ballooning of subsidy bills – on Wellian.
unpopularity but saying that there are

STOCK VOL CLSG (RM) +/– RM Finance ministry intends to table Fiscal
DLADY 600 33.60 0.70 Responsibility Act at next parliament session
F&N 587,400 20.50 0.70
HSI-HEF 100 0.58 0.245
RAPID 48,100 12.18 0.22
CHINAETF-MYR 21,900 5.55 0.20

5 TOP LOSERS KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Finance He said firstly, it is to strengthen be implemented by the government-linked
June 8, 2022 (MoF) is looking to table the Fiscal sustainability-related financing, which investment companies (GLIC), we aim to
Responsibility Bill at the next parliament complements the United Nations’ (UN) catalyse the embracing of ESG principles by
STOCK VOL CLSG (RM) +/– RM session, which is scheduled to begin on July 18. Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) by the SME,” he said.
NESTLE 42,900 132.60 1.20 coordinating initiatives and programmes
PPB 584,400 16.00 0.56 Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri inculcating the elements of ESG, which will On the third main strategy, he said it is
PETDAG 250,000 21.10 0.54 Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz said the Bill help make Malaysia a sustainable financing the establishment of the Malaysia
HSI-HEB 1,000 1.32 0.37 includes efforts to broaden the country’s tax hub. Sustainable Development Goals Trust Fund
TEXCHEM 4,610,700 3.53 0.35 base, including taxing the shadow (MySDG Fund) by the government, through
economy, as well as improve tax “Among our efforts include: at the the MoF and in collaboration with the UN in
EXCHANGE RATES JUNE 8, 2022 compliance and administration towards ministry and national level, via the annual Malaysia.
helping boost tax collection. budgets, the MoF has tagged all
Foreign currency Bank sell Bank buy Bank buy programmes and projects under the Tengku Zafrul said Malaysia continues to
“This is crucial to replenish the nation’s development expenditure to the SDGs,” he enable the implementation of ESG-focused
1 US DOLLAR TT/OD TT OD coffers to support our developmental and said, adding that not many were aware that development projects and programmes
1 AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR 4.4600 4.3270 4.3170 longer-term reform agenda,” he said in his Malaysia is among 10 countries in the world under the recently issued pre-budget
1 BRUNEI DOLLAR 3.2390 3.1110 3.0950 keynote address at the virtual Malaysian that had fully aligned their national budget statement for Budget 2023.
1 CANADIAN DOLLAR 3.2430 3.1490 3.1410 Institute of Accountants (MIA) measures to the SDG.
1 EURO 3.5530 3.4590 3.4470 International Accountants Conference 2022 “We have outlined a few key priorities,
1 NEWZEALAND DOLLAR 4.7770 4.6230 4.6030 (MIA Conference 2022) here yesterday. Tengku Zafrul said the second main including Malaysia’s strategic transition
1 SINGAPORE DOLLAR 2.9010 2.7940 2.7780 strategy is to develop the capacity of small from the current recovery phase towards
1 STERLING POUND 3.2430 3.1490 3.1410 On the government’s efforts to support and medium enterprises (SME) as one of longer-term reforms.
1 SWISS FRANC 5.6170 5.4420 5.4220 the nation’s environmental, social, and the key building blocks to achieve
100 UAE DIRHAM 4.5680 4.4630 4.4480 governance (ESG) aspirations towards Malaysia’s ESG aspirations and net zero- “These involve facilitating better income
100 BANGLADESHTAKA 122.8300 116.4900 116.2900 achieving climate and socio-economic carbon goal by 2050. opportunities and enhanced holistic
100 CHINESE RENMINBI 4.9300 4.5780 4.3780 resilience, Tengku Zafrul said three main wellbeing to achieve the vision of a more
100 HONGKONG DOLLAR 66.9000 64.3000 strategies have been prioritised to drive “Through the recently launched inclusive and sustainable socio-economic
100 INDIAN RUPEE 57.4400 54.5900 N/A sustainable nation building. Principles for Good Governance (PGG) to development for Keluarga Malaysia,” he
100 INDONESIAN RUPIAH 5.8400 5.4800 54.3900 said. – Bernama
100 JAPANESE YEN 0.0319 0.0289
100 NEWTAIWAN DOLLAR 3.3630 3.2580 5.2800 MoF to start 2023 Pre-Budget Tour soon to gather input
100 PAKISTAN RUPEE 16.2000 0.0239
100 PHILIPPINE PESO 2.2400 N/A 3.2480 PUTRAJAYA: The Ministry of country’s economic recovery should be more targeted in providing
100 QATAR RIYAL 8.5600 2.1000 Finance (MoF) will begin the to ensure sustainable growth subsidies.
100 SAUDI RIYAL 123.5500 8.0700 N/A 2023 Pre-Budget Tour soon to next year.
100THAI BAHT 120.2100 117.2900 1.9000 gather ideas, opinions and He said a study by various parties,
13.5400 114.1200 7.8700 suggestions from all “We want to emphasise including Bank Negara Malaysia, revealed
12.0100 117.0900 stakeholders, Finance Minister that in terms of transformation that for every RM1 of petrol filled, 53 sen
113.9200 Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul of the economy, we need to goes to the T20 group.
11.6100 Aziz (pix) said. create inclusiveness at all
He said the official Budget levels of society and sectors,” He said Malaysia needs to fork out
2023 portal has been activated he said at an Aidilfitri open subsidies worth RM71 billion in 2022, of
since June 3 to invite private house hosted by the Putrajaya which fuel subsidies alone accounted for
organisations to contribute ideas Media Club yesterday. RM30 billion following the increase in
on issues and proposals for world crude oil prices and of the amount,
consideration in the budget. On reports that more than RM15 billion went to T20.
As stated in the 2023 Pre-Budget 50% of the fuel subsidy was
Statement, the MoF wants to focus on the utilised by the T20 (top 20% of the “We have to be more targeted in the long
Source: Malayan Banking Berhad/Bernama household income group), Tengku Zafrul run. What is important is that we’ve agreed
said in the long run, the government to take this approach if the people are fine
with it.” – Bernama

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SUNBIZ ME
/thesuntelegram

HSS Engineers eyes RM500 million new contracts in 2022

█ BY GLORIA HARRY BEATTY establish multiple sources of countries. In this regard, it has could affect any projects, but the balance proceeds raised from its
[email protected] income from high-growth sectors commenced supervision services government has been supportive of initial public offering (IPO)
PETALING JAYA: HSS Engineers that will propel our prospects going for North-South Commuter Railway current projects. amounting to RM18 million. Under
Bhd is eyeing RM500 million new forward. This includes our maiden Extension project in Philippines the proposed variation, the group
contract wins in the current venture into the digital and through its Japanese partner “There’s always a risk, one intends to earmark a total of RM6
financial year, as it bids for RM375 technology sector, as we were Oriental Consultants Global and cannot ignore the risk but if you look million of balance IPO proceeds for
million worth of projects. appointed by Digital Nasional Bhd will commence supervision services at the projects that the government the combined purposes of
to provide consultancy services for for the Chennai Metro Phase 3 with has rolled out now, both the expansion into India and Asean,
Its executive vice-chairman Tan the implementation of Malaysia’s Nippon-Koei in the fourth quarter previous government as well as the and the venture into recurring
Sri Kuna Sittampalam said that 5G infrastructure and network,” he 2022. present government have been income and long term-based
apart from tendering for projects said. supportive of, namely the flood contracts with focus within the
within the group’s core expertise in “Various mega infrastructure mitigation, the Pan Borneo and the power sector. The remaining
the rail, road and water sectors, it is HSS hopes to play a role in projects are expected to be rolled MRT3 (projects). So, in these three proceeds of RM12 million would be
keen on opportunities from supporting the set-up of data out in the second half of 2022 such projects, there’s much lesser reallocated for partial repayment of
emerging-yet-crucial themes such centers in the country. On the as the various flood mitigation political risk,” he told reporters borrowings for the acquisition of
as road privatisations, flood regional expansion front, it has projects – Pan Borneo Phase 1B and during a virtual press conference SMHB Engineering. Shareholders
mitigation, and the digital and formed collaborations with leading MRT 3. These would undoubtedly after its AGM yesterday. also approved to extend the
technology sectors. Japanese consultants to participate further boost our current order timeframe for the utilisation of
in projects funded by Japanese book of RM516.7 million,” said At the subsequent EGM, balance IPO proceeds from Dec 31,
“Our revenue diversification International Cooperation Agency Kuna. shareholders approved the 2021 to Dec 31, 2023.
strategy is bearing fruit, as we and other projects in these proposed variation and extension of
He added that political risks timeframe for the utilisation of

LGMS opens at 60 sen for BRIEFS BANK NEGARA MALAYSIA’S
20% premium in debut INTERNATIONAL RESERVES
AT US$113B AS AT MAY
o Counter starts trading on
ACE Market at 10 sen above KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Negara Malaysia’s
IPO price, emerges as day’s international reserves increased by
second most active stock 1.26% to US$112.8 billion (RM495.64
billion) as at May 31, 2022, from
US$111.4 billion (RM489.49 billion) as at
May 13, 2022. “The reserves position is
sufficient to finance 5.7 months of
imports of goods and services and is 1.1
times total short-term external debt,“ the
central bank said in a statement.

KUALA LUMPUR: Cybersecurity services From left: UOB Kay Hian Securities (M) Sdn Bhd managing director of capital markets Tan Meng Kim, M’SIA’S TOTAL TRADE SURPASSES
provider LGMS Bhd made its debut on the LGMS directors Antonius Sommer and Cham Kam Chiew, Fong, directors Goh Soon Sei, Dr Teh Chee RM2 TRILLION IN 2021
ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd Ghee and Lim Mei Shyan as well as UOB Kay Hian Securities CEO David Lim at the listing ceremony.
yesterday, opening at 60 sen per share, above KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s total trade
its initial public offering (IPO) price of 50 sen, number of breaches each year. prevention services, cyber risk management recorded a new achievement in 2021,
chalking up a 10 sen or 20% premium. “Getting hacked isn’t just a direct threat to and compliance, and the provision of digital surpassing RM2 trillion and recorded the
forensics and incident response services. The fastest growth since 1994, the
The stock closed at the day’s high of 84.5 confidential data, it can put businesses in senior management holds various key Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM)
sen. It was the second most actively traded jeopardy with ruined customer relationships internationally recognised cybersecurity said. Chief statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd
stocks with a total of 246.99 million shares and significant legal liabilities. To recover related certifications, which are highly Uzir Mahidin said the value of Malaysia’s
changing hands. from the impacts of a cyber-attack such as loss regarded in the cybersecurity market. total trade recorded double-digit growth
of trust or a data breach can be extremely of 24.8% to RM2.2 trillion in 2021 from
Raising RM45.7 million from the listing, expensive and damaging in the short- and The bulk of its revenue is derived from RM1.8 trillion in 2020 after recording
the group said more than 80% of the total long-term. When it comes to cyber security, cyber risk prevention services encompassing negative growth for two consecutive
gross proceeds amounting to RM38.2 million prevention is always better than cure, and this vulnerability assessment and penetration years. He said all states recorded an
will be utilised towards business expansion is where LGMS plays an important role as the testing which identify vulnerabilities and increase in total trade dominated by
including the purchase of a new office with first line of defence against such malicious cyber threats to accordingly prescribe the Selangor (RM112.6 billion), Pulau Pinang
larger space, workforce expansion, capital activities.” relevant recommendations or actions to be (RM94.4 billion) and Johor (RM87.4
expenditure and regional expansion into the taken to fix loopholes and address security billion). “Malaysia’s exports valued at
Singapore, Vietnam and Cambodia markets. LGMS, its subsidiaries and associate weaknesses. RM1.24 trillion in 2021 weighed up 26%
The remaining RM7.5 million has been set company are primarily involved in cyber risk as compared to RM983.8 billion in 2020,”
aside for working capital purposes and he said in a statement yesterday.
defrayment of listing expenses. Liquefied natural gas was the main
contributor to exports in Sarawak. Mohd
In a statement, its executive chairman Uzir said imports also recorded an
Fong Choong Fook said cybersecurity has increase of 23.3% to RM987.2 billion in
become vital in the current dynamic 2021 as against RM800.5 billion in the
environment due to companies accelerating previous year and the increase in imports
their digital transformation and businesses was due to higher imports from Selangor
are depending on technology to function and (RM49.8 billion), Pulau Pinang (RM44.5
thrive. With the booming digital economy, billion) and Johor (RM39.5 billion) while
global cyber threat continues to evolve at a the value of imports decreased in Sabah
rapid pace, with headlines reporting rising by RM8.7 billion and Labuan (RM908.4
million). – Bernama

SIRIM ASSIST INDUSTRY
PLAYERS TO DRIVE LOCAL
AEROSPACE INDUSTRY
PETALING JAYA: The AS9100 is a widely
adopted and standardised quality
management system (QMS) for the
aerospace industry, which sets the
ALR, expressway concession firms finalise agreement guidelines for implementing a QMS for
the aviation, space and defence
organisations that could help drive the
KUALA LUMPUR: Amanat Lebuhraya Rakyat direct or indirect, in relation to the proposed process at the EGM of Litrak Holdings for the industry towards global
Bhd (ALR) and the four expressway concession disposals. proposed Litrak disposal and proposed Sprint competitiveness. Sirim Bhd president
companies which received its offer letters have disposal, especially given its role as the key and group CEO Datuk Dr Ahmad Sabirin
finalised the terms and conditions of the draft However, it “is mindful that Permodalan negotiator with ALR for all the proposed disposals. Arshad said the government had
share sale and purchase agreement, Gamuda Nasional Bhd (PNB) is the largest shareholder of identified the aerospace industry as an
said. Gamuda and second-largest shareholder of “As such, Gamuda shall abstain from voting at industry which has a wide potential in
Litrak Holdings (after Gamuda).” the EGM of Litrak Holdings to be convened in the country’s industrialisation and
It said the decision on the proposed disposal respect of the proposed disposal of Litrak and the technological development
of Lingkaran Trans Kota Sdn Bhd (Litrak, the “As such, we have submitted an application to proposed disposal of Sprint (in respect of Litrak programmes. Sirim STS recently
concessionaire of the Damansara-Puchong Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd (Bursa Securities) Holdings’ 50% direct interest in Sistem organised the Seminar on Aerospace
Expressway) and that of Sistem Penyuraian Trafik to seek concurrence from Bursa Securities that Penyuraian Trafik KL Barat Holdings Sdn Bhd, or which discussed on AS9100 standard.
KL Barat Sdn Bhd (Sprint) would depend entirely PNB is a non-interested shareholder and hence, Sprint Holdings),” it said. “Education and training being part of the
on the votes of the non-interested shareholders PNB is not required to abstain from voting at the Malaysia Aerospace Blueprint 2030, is
present at the extraordinary general meeting Gamuda EGM to be convened (in respect of the The Gamuda board will table only the targeting to supply competent
(EGM) of Lingkaran Trans Kota Holdings Bhd proposed disposals of Litrak and Sprint),” it said. resolutions for the proposed disposal of Kesas Sdn workforce by continuous professional
(Litrak Holdings), its 42.8% associate company, Bhd (in respect of Gamuda’s 70% direct interest in development. Sirim STS as the training
other than Gamuda. Gamuda said it is also aware that Litrak Kesas Holdings Bhd), proposed disposal of arm of Sirim, has the capability to
Holdings, through its principal adviser, had also Syarikat Mengurus Air Banjir & Terowong Sdn provide reliable training and consulting
Litrak Holdings has 100% equity interest in submitted a similar application to Bursa Bhd (Smart) (in respect of Gamuda’s 50% direct to organisations in understanding,
Litrak and a 50% stake in Sprint. Securities to seek concurrence that PNB is also interest in Projek Smart Holdings Sdn Bhd) and implementing and complying with
not in a position of conflict of interest and that proposed disposal of Sprint (in respect of AS9100:2016 Rev D,” said Ahmad Sabirin.
In a filing with Bursa Malaysia yesterday, PNB is not required to abstain from voting. Gamuda’s 30% direct interest in Sprint Holdings)
Gamuda said its board is of the view that none of at its EGM to be convened. – Bernama
the company’s shareholders has any interest, However, Gamuda acknowledged that it itself
is an interested party for the shareholder voting

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Great potential for sustainability
financing in Asean: Maybank IB

█ BY HAYATUN RAZAK oDebtcapital pipelineinsecondhalfoftheyearisstrongas
[email protected] companies build up sustainability agenda and net-zero goals
KUALA LUMPUR: There is great potential for
sustainability financing in Asean, including capital raising in addition to high liquidity for that the region has many old-world economy “There’s a lot of gunpowder from the private
Malaysia, as many companies are catching up assets. companies that are catching up and equity side. There are a lot of activities
and transforming themselves to become more transforming to become more green, diverse happening and now with markets reopening,
green, diverse and inclusive, or risk being He said the pipeline is strong and companies and inclusive, or risk being side-lined by and we’re seeing a lot of investors coming into
sidelined by customers and investors, are building up sustainability agenda and net- customers and investors. the market looking at opportunities and
according to Maybank Investment Bank zero objectives, which means there are meeting up with companies.”
(Maybank IB). opportunities for the bank to support the “Decarbonisation and transitioning to
companies in the restructuring and renewable energy will likely require significant A research by Maybank IBG has indicated
CEO Datuk Fad’l Mohamed (pix) said transitioning, and providing advisory services capital injection and radical changes in that companies with higher ESG ratings in
investor appetite for sustainable investments is in terms of sustainable issuance of financing. business models, notably for companies in the Asean-6 countries (Malaysia, Singapore,
strong globally, particularly in emerging hard-to-abate sectors,” she said. Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, and
markets with relatively weak supply, such as the “In the debt capital market for the second Vietnam) had outperformed the MSCI All
Asean bond market. half of 2022, we have a potential pipeline of Additionally, Fad’l said there is a lot of interest Country Asean Index.
about RM6.8 billion coming up and potential in the equity capital market (ECM) both inbound
“The share of green, social and sustainability ESG alone is about over RM6 billion. We have and outbound, towards Malaysia’s assets.
bonds in the Asean bond market is less than 5% completed about 33 issuances totalling to about
of the entire Asean bond market. In Malaysia, RM6.3 billion, of which one of them was TNB. “On the ECM side, year to date, there were
sustainable issuances made up about 7.6% of Sukuk issuance, which was done recently, of about nine IPO. We are also involved in the
total issuances in 2021,” he said at the Invest which sustainability issuance alone is about Farm Fresh issuance. Going forward in the
Asean 2022 press conference yesterday. RM2.1 billion,” he added. second half of the year, we’ve seen a total deal
value of about RM3 billion on the ECM in
Fad’l said Maybank Investment Bank is Maybank Investment Banking Group sectors like consumer, retail, general industrial,
looking at landing RM110 billion deals from the (Maybank IBG) CEO Datuk Ami Moris added and logistics.
bond market in 2022 alongside economic
recovery as the environment is conducive for

Zuraida: Heed US CBP’s rules on forced
labour to avoid being slapped with WRO

KUALA LUMPUR: Industry players non-governmental organisations with CBP to further develop a clear Malaysia’s sovereign
should be more sensitive of the United (NGOs) and other groups,” she said in a respect and understanding of the roles rating affirmed at ‘AAA’
States (US) Customs and Border statement yesterday. played by both parties in the
Protection’s (CBP) forced labour rules governance of labour issues,” she said. PETALING JAYA: MARC consolidation, its efforts appear
to circumvent the Withhold Release The US CBP last Thursday clarified Ratings has affirmed its public to be losing momentum.
Orders (WRO) pitfall, Plantation how it pursued its investigations that It is learnt that Margma has been information local currency
Industries and Commodities (MPIC) led to products from six Malaysian firms spearheading such efforts since 2018 sovereign rating of ‘AAA/stable’ “We think consolidation
Minister Datuk Zuraida Kamaruddin still being prevented from entering the when it advocated a zero-debt policy on Malaysia, based on its plans could be put on hold in
said. US market after being slapped with the and initiated remedial actions to be national sovereign rating scale. the near to medium term to
WRO. undertaken by each member to Under this rating scale, the avoid jeopardising economic
She said MPIC has no intention of dislodge itself from the stigma of forced sovereign state of Malaysia recovery. The country has
disputing CBP’s prerogative, but feels Zuraida said now that the modus labour by leveraging the International carries the lowest relative risk started treating Covid-19 as
the claims are unfair and biased. operandi of the CBP and how its verdict Labour Organisation’s (ILO) 11 for reasons that include its an endemic disease and we
was passed have been made clear, the indicators as the guiding principle. authority to tax and set think policies to support
“As much as we cannot totally agree onus is on industry players – especially interest rates. steady growth should come
with its reliance on remote or third- those in the labour-intensive rubber “Above all else, Margma has also The rating reflects the first, rather than fiscal
party evidence in its investigation glove and plantation sectors – to pay formed an ESG Unit (environmental, country’s credit strengths consolidation, especially
process, we have to accept that at the heed to CBP’s sensitivities. social, and governance unit) and task including a competitive and given the economic damage.
end of the day, the enforcement agency force to actively educate and sensitise well-diversified economy In any case, we think the
is vested with the prerogative to act Hence, she said industry players members and its employees on the 11 that has kept growth country’s fiscal and debt
based on what it deems as proprietary should work around a remedial action ILO indicators of forced labour. metrics will not materially
information. plan to avoid being slapped again with a improve any time soon given
WRO over accusations of forced labour. “This vigorous exercise is done via the apparently weakening
“The ban on Malaysian palm oil and partnership with the ILO, and the US, UK momentum of fiscal
palm oil products (or rubber gloves for “In this regard, MPIC wishes to and European Union embassies/high consolidation efforts.
the matter) is based only on allegations commend the Malaysian Rubber commissions in Malaysia,” Zuraida said,
of forced labour claims made by the Gloves Manufacturers Association – Bernama “The stable outlook reflects
(Margma) for its recent engagement our expectation of ongoing
policy continuity and
MSM focused on turnaround amid rising production costs relatively resilient and stable. continued stable economic
“For 2022, we expect real management. It also reflects
gross domestic product our expectation that Malaysia’s
growth to rebound further to external position will remain
PETALING JAYA: MSM Malaysia refining price has had a net increase of domestic market share while opening 5.7%. Meanwhile, Malaysia’s healthy,” said MARC.
Holdings Bhd remains focused on only 1 sen a kg since 2011. up new market channels through last position in the 2021 edition of
sustaining its turnaround plan amid the mile general trades, horeca (hotels, the Institute for Management Going forward, credit
rising main production cost elements, Moving forward, MSM will further restaurants and caterers) and small SKU Development World positive developments would
namely raw sugar, freight, natural gas explore partnerships to strengthen packaging suited for convenient chains. Competitiveness Rankings include sustained fiscal
and foreign exchange, which it foresees export segment and to further unlock MSM shall continue to gain greater improved to number 25 from consolidation efforts –
as challenges for financial year 2022 synergistic value in 2022 in ensuring market share within Asia Pacific and number 27 previously. A including revenue broadening
(FY22). consistent returns and greater penetrate Singapore retail segment reflection of its trade measures – that can improve
shareholder value. viewed from a domestic lens and competitiveness, Malaysia’s both fiscal and debt metrics;
The producer of the national refined logistics strategy. We shall also increase current account balance is and a solidified reform agenda,
sugar brand “Gula Prai” has been “We strived to reinforce our brand more volumes of value-added products still in surplus. Consequently, which can lead to stronger
working on turning around with positioning, stayed on track for current such as liquid sugar and premix which it enjoys a healthy external institutions and governance.
improved financial performance since and long-term targets maximising our has higher margins and great demand position and adequate
2020 despite market challenges. capabilities through market expansion in markets like China. As part of official foreign reserves. However, credit negative
and greater outreach. Critically, we strengthening Johor, MSM remains “These, together with the developments would include
For the first quarter ended March 31, continued to strengthen our balance open to have a right fit partner with central bank’s credible and further deterioration of fiscal
2022, MSM posted a net loss of RM27.68 sheet and enhanced liquidity. MSM has strong export market and operational prudent monetary policy, and debt metrics amid efforts
million against a net profit of RM31.19 a healthy gearing ratio of 26% in FY21 experience,” Syed Feizal said. have helped keep spillovers to repair the economic damage;
million for Q1’21, largely due to higher versus 33% in FY20,” MSM group CEO from external financial market and further weakening of the
production cost largely 29% higher Syed Feizal Syed Mohammad said in a MSM produced close to 900,000 volatility minimal,” MARC government’s appetite for
NY11, 57% increase in freight cost and statement following its AGM yesterday. tonnes of refined sugar that is sold said in a statement yesterday. reform and consequently
weaker ringgit. The group’s refining cost under the Gula Prai brand amid slower It said key credit growth potential due to rising
also recorded an increase of 28%, Under its three-year blueprint, 2021 domestic and competitive international challenges include economic political noise.
largely driven by 86% increase in gas was “turnaround”, 2022 “resilient” and markets in 2021 due to the Covid-19 scarring from Covid-19,
cost. 2023 “integration”. MSM Johor remains a pandemic and the movement control which has pushed macro-
key focus of MSM group on the ramp-up order. MSM was challenged by many financial risks significantly
In response to cost pressures, MSM programme and achieving profitability different factors in 2021 but appropriate higher. While the government
as a joint industry is continuousy while MSM Prai will be undergoing a mitigation measures were taken to seems committed to fiscal
engaging with the government on the rejuvenation process with a 30-year life address them.
need to revise the controlled ceiling extension in sweating the assets.
prices for the retail segment. The sugar
“We will work to increase our

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SUNBIZ

World Bank slashes China growth forecast over Covid damage

BEIJING: The World Bank has percentage-point drop from the growth,” said Martin Raiser, the World growth target of around 5.5% this year. ultimately unsustainable and the
sharply slashed its annual growth December forecast. Bank country director for China, Premier Li Keqiang has warned that indebtedness of many corporates
forecast for China, warning in a report Mongolia and Korea. and local governments is already too
yesterday that Covid disruptions could This “largely reflects the economic the challenges today are in some ways high.”
further slow recovery in the world’s damage caused by Omicron outbreaks “The dilemma ... is how to make “greater than when the pandemic hit”
second-largest economy. and the prolonged lockdowns in parts the policy stimulus effective, as long in 2020, and the government has rolled The latest forecast also assumed
of China from March to May”, the as mobility restrictions persist.” out a series of measures to try and that China’s zero-Covid policy will be
China is the last major economy report said. jump-start the economy. “maintained in the short term to
wedded to a zero-Covid policy, using Activity is expected to rebound in avoid stressing its health care system”,
rapid lockdowns, mass testing and In those months, restrictions on the latter half of 2022, helped by fiscal The Chinese government has also meaning the possibility of recurrent
strict movement restrictions to dozens of cities including the stimulus and more easing of housing launched a major infrastructure push disruptions.
eliminate outbreaks – but it has manufacturing hubs of Shenzhen and rules, the World Bank said. this year, but the World Bank warned
tangled supply chains and dragged Shanghai as well as the breadbasket this was a precarious path. The World Bank has also cut its
economic indicators to their lowest province of Jilin battered business But domestic demand will likely global growth forecast to 2.9%,
levels in around two years. operations and kept consumers at recover gradually and only partly “There is a danger that China warning that the world economy
home. offset the earlier pandemic-related remains tied to the old playbook of risks falling into a harmful period of
Growth in China is projected to damage, it added. boosting growth through debt- 1970s-style “stagflation” in the wake
slow to 4.3% in 2022, the World Bank “In the short term, China faces the financed infrastructure and real of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. –
said in a report, marking a steep 0.8 dual challenge of balancing Covid-19 The World Bank’s forecast estate investment,” it said yesterday. AFP
mitigation with supporting economic adjustment came as concerns grow
that China may not meet its official “Such a growth model is INDONESIA’S PALM OIL
EXPORTS THIS YEAR
OECD: Hefty price for world BRIEFS SEEN BELOW 2021TOTAL
economy from Ukraine war
JAKARTA: Indonesia Palm Oil
o Extent will depend Eurozone inflation comparison economy, from 5.1% to 4.4%. The Association (Gapki) expects this
on how the conflict eurozone’s GPD is now seen year’s exports of palm oil to be
evolves, but the Inflation in the 19-member eurozone hit a record 8.1% year-on-year growing by 2.6% instead of 4.3% lower than the 34 million tonnes
poorest will be hit in May, a record since the currency was introduced in 2002 while Britain’s outlook was lowered recorded in 2021, due to various
hardest: Economist to 3.6% from 4.7%. policy changes this year, official
SNAPSHOT OF INFLATION AMONG EUROZONE MEMBERS (%) Fadhil Hasan said yesterday. The
PARIS: The Organisation for Economic The OECD noted that country’s production of palm oil in
Co-operation and Development 0 5 10 15 20 commodity prices had risen, 2022 is expected to be at least
(OECD) warned yesterday that the hitting real income and spending, similar to last year’s output
world economy will pay a “hefty Estonia 20.1 “particularly for the most considering the “turbulent” policy
price” for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine vulnerable households”. environment, he said. Last year,
as it slashed its 2022 growth forecast Lithuania 18.5 Indonesia produced 46.9 million
and projected higher inflation. “In many emerging-market tonnes of crude palm oil, while
Latvia 16.4 economies the risks of food earlier this year Gapki said they
The Paris-based organisation, shortages are high given the expected around 49 million
which represents 38 mostly Slovakia 11.8 reliance on agricultural exports tonnes output for 2022. – Reuters
developed countries, is the latest from Russia and Ukraine,” it said.
institution to predict lower gross Greece 10.7 Jun INFLATION BIGGEST
domestic product (GDP) growth due Netherlands 10.2 2021 The report warned that the DOWNSIDE RISK
to the conflict, which has sent food 9.9 12 months “effects of the war in Ukraine may FOR S’PORE: SURVEY
and energy prices soaring. Belgium 9.1 May be even greater than assumed”.
Luxembourg 8.8 2022* SINGAPORE: Inflation is the biggest
In its latest economic outlook, the As central banks tighten their downside risk for Singapore’s
OECD said global gross domestic Cyprus monetary policies to counter economy this year but recovery in
product would grow by 3% in 2022 – inflation, the report said sharp China and a broader global travel
down sharply from the 4.5% Germany 8.7 EUROZONE INFLATION increases of interest rates could also resumption will support the city-
estimated in December. Slovenia 8.7 hit growth more than anticipated. state’s growth, a central bank
8.5 10 survey showed yesterday.
The OECD also doubled its forecast Spain 8.2 The Covid pandemic, Singapore’s economy is expected
for inflation among its members – Ireland 8.1 May 2022: 8.1% 9 meanwhile, could take another to expand 4.8% in the second
which range from the United States to Austria 8.1 Russia 8 turn for the worse. quarter and should grow 3.8% for
Australia, Japan, and Latin American Portugal 7.3 invades 7 the full year, down from the 4.0%
and European nations – to 8.5%, its Ukraine 6 “New more aggressive or seen in the previous poll in March,
highest level since 1988. Italy contagious variants may emerge, according to the survey of 24
Covid-19 5 while the application of zero-Covid economists conducted in May by the
“The world is set to pay a hefty pandemic 4 policies in large economies like Monetary Authority of Singapore. A
price for Russia’s war against begins 3 China has the potential to sap global sharper-than-expected increase in
Ukraine,” wrote the OECD’s chief demand and disrupt supply for inflation driven mainly by higher
economist and deputy secretary- Finland 7.1 2 some time to come,” the OECD said. energy and food prices was the most-
general, Laurence Boone, adding that cited downside risk to Singapore’s
a “humanitarian crisis is unfolding France 5.8 1 Faced with these challenges, outlook in the survey. – Reuters
before our eyes”. Malta 5.6 0 governments needed to protect
the most vulnerable from the DIDI IN TALKS TO BUY
“The extent to which growth will 2017 18 19 20 21 2022 economic shockwaves, it added. STAKE IN EV BUSINESS
be lower and inflation higher will
depend on how the war evolves, but it *May 2022 data estimated. Sources: Bloomberg, Economic Times, Eurostat, European Central Bank In the short term, “temporary, HONG KONG: China’s Didi is in
is clear the poorest will be hit hardest,” Picture: Lukasz Radziejewski (Pexels) © GRAPHIC NEWS timely and well-targeted” fiscal talks with state-backed Sinomach
Boone said. “The price of this war is measures would help the poorest Automobile to buy a third of its
high and will need to be shared.” favourable” for 2022-23, with growth major cities and ports in China due to households, the OECD said. Over the electric-vehicle unit, two sources
and inflation expected to return to the zero-Covid policy, has generated medium and long term, governments said. The deal, if completed, would
Before the war broke out, the normal after the devastating Covid- a new set of adverse shocks”, it said. would have to invest more in clean accelerate Didi Global Inc’s
outlook had appeared “broadly 19 pandemic, said the OECD. energy and defence spending. strategic expansion in the world’s
The OECD cut its growth forecast largest EV market and help
However, “the invasion of for the US from 3.7% to 2.5% and that of “The world is already paying cushion the impact of the
Ukraine, along with shutdowns in China, the world’s second biggest the price for Russia’s aggression,“ pandemic on its core ride-hailing
wrote Boone. “The choices made business. Didi aims to acquire
by policymakers and citizens will shares in small-sized automaker
be crucial to determining how that Sinomach Zhijun Automobile
price will be distributed across from minority shareholders and
people and countries.” – AFP inject new capital into the firm,
one of the sources told Reuters.
Indonesia’s draft bill on RE includes coal-based fuels as ‘new energy’
CREDIT SUISSE FLAGS
JAKARTA: Environmental experts Parliament is set to vote on it next exporter and the industry is a major increase in mandatory domestic SECOND-QUARTER LOSS
yesterday slammed an Indonesian week before sending it to source of government revenue. Coal sales for coal to 30%, from 25%
parliamentary proposal for a bill government for further discussion. also powers roughly 60% of its currently, and the removal of all ZURICH: Credit Suisse warned
aimed at promoting renewables that electricity output, far greater than diesel power plants by 2024. yesterday of a likely second-
prominently features the Indonesia has signed up to a the 12% powered by renewables. quarter loss as volatility hit its
development of coal-based energy. global pledge to phase out use of coal, “Any support for “new energy” will investment bank, the third
the most polluting fossil fuel, which is The draft bill, which was verified only prolong the transition (to quarter in a row for which
The draft bill, a copy of which was seen as key to cutting emissions and by a member of parliament’s energy cleaner energy),” Mahawira Dillon, a Switzerland’s second-largest bank
obtained by Reuters, proposes keeping warming below 1.5°C. It has committee, lists hydro, wind, solar, energy policy researcher at clean has issued a profit warning.
classifying coal bed methane, coal also pledged to reach net-zero carbon and geothermal as renewable energy think tank Cerah, told Reuters. Announcing its third consecutive
liquefaction and coal gasification as emissions by 2060. energy sources, all of which would quarterly profit warning, the
sources of “new energy” alongside receive incentives for their Cerah also called for nuclear lender said it now aims to bring
nuclear and hydrogen power. The Southeast Asian country is development. It also calls for an energy to be removed from the bill due cost savings forward, speeding up
the world’s biggest thermal coal to safety risks and high costs. – Reuters measures introduced as part of its
reorganisation in November. It did
not give an estimate of the
second-quarter loss. – Reuters

█ BY JOHN TAN Channelling that T H U R S DAY
70s Style(s) 9 JUNE 2022
AMONG the members of
One Direction, Harry o Harry Styles further ventures into the For Harry’s
Styles arguably has the pastwithhisnewrecord,Harry’s House House, Styles
most successful solo draws
career. Since the boyband’s hiatus big summer ballad hit. Sonically cohesive inspiration
in 2015, Styles to date has Styles’s growth as a songwriter is In addition to the 70’s throwback from the 70s
outperformed the other members and Styles’ musical growth, the LP – COLUMBIA
in every measure as a solo artist. also demonstrated in this new CD. also strikes a chord for its coherent RECORDS
Matilda, which is the seventh track, production. The arrangement is not
His success comes as no surprise in particular, may contain Styles’ all over the place. As a matter of Styles scored
considering the singer’s charisma most emotional and in-depth lyrics fact, the laidback and consistent his third
and star power. However, his to date. This is because we see nature of the LP makes it easy for
approach to stardom has been quite Styles cleverly and gently tackle the listeners to stop by for a tea with number one
fascinating. Unlike his former issue of generational trauma. Styles. on Billboard
bandmates and male predecessors 200 Chart with
like Justin Timberlake and Nick My favourite part is the chorus, Even if you are not a fan, Harry’s House.
Jonas, Styles has looked to the past where Styles sings: “You can let it listening through the LP will not – THE LATE
to craft his image. go/you can throw a party full of leave you feeling confused or LATE SHOW
everyone you know/and not invite agitated – an occurrence that is WITH JAMES
To kickstart his solo endeavour, your family ‘cause they never unfortunately common among pop
for instance, he emulated the showed you love/You don’t have to stars. CORDEN
sounds of the 1960s and 1970s in his be sorry for leaving and growing up.”
self-titled debut album, Harry Vaguely personal
Styles. Styles then followed this up While vulnerability is a common
by channelling the likes of Harry theme throughout the LP, Harry’s
Nilsson and Paul Simon in his House fails at maintaining it
2019’s sophomore record, Fine Line. consistently. Yes, though tracks like
Matilda and Boyfriends do earn
And his latest work, Harry’s Styles hefty points for his
House, of course follows suit, as it is songwriting, that sense of personal
reminiscent of the 1970s. In fact, he touch was sometimes missing
borrows influence from artistes like throughout the record.
The Brothers Johnson – sampling
their 1978 hit, Ain’t We Funkin’ In other words, Harry’s House did
Now. He even pays a nod to not provide a structured and
Japanese musical veteran Haruomi consistent glimpse into Styles’
Hosono’s 70’s record – Hosono’s personal life, as compared to his two
House. previous records which gave
insights into the artiste’s then state
“The album is named after of life. As a fan, I would have liked to
Haruomi Hosono, he had an album get to know him more through his
in the ‘70s called Hosono’s House songs.
and I spent that chunk in Japan; I Good step forward
heard that record and I was like ‘I Despite the inconsistency, Harry’s
love that. It’d be really fun to make a House still marks a well-thought
record called Harry’s House,” said step forward for Styles. The album is
Styles in his Apple Music interview. proof that Styles is much more than
Further growth a member of One Direction. Not
Although Styles very much draws only can he command his own
influence from the 70s, his spotlight, but this album also proves
incorporation does not overshadow that he is among this generation’s
his musical abilities. It merely lends best artistes.
him the opportunity to further
showcase his versatility and And considering how the album’s
maturity as an artiste. cycle has just started, I am pretty
sure Harry’s House is only going to
For example, with Harry’s further set new milestones for
House, we get to see Style in a new Styles’s career.
light sonically.

Several tracks indeed mark his
entrance into new territory. Tracks
like As It Was and Late Night Talking
see him playfully explore synth-pop
and R&B. Though I must admit it
took a while for the former to rub off
on me. Initially, I was confused as to
why Styles picked it as the lead.

But after a few listens, its
vulnerability and production
eventually caught on. Daylight (no,
it is not about Taylor Swift) is
another highlight on the record. Its
simplicity and whimsical nature
give it the potential to be the next

Styles has just
released his third
studio album, Harry’s
House. – HANNA
MOON

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Asking for change
o Actor Matthew McConaughey implores
US lawmakers to enact better gun laws

FOLLOWING the recent school in Capitol Hill, the heart of the US A tearful McConaughey holds a drawing by 10-year-old Uvalde shooting victim Alithia Ramirez. – REUTERS
shooting in Uvalde, Texas, Government, to press lawmakers to
actor Matthew McConaughey enact better gun laws after the death time is right to invest in better mental checks, raising the minimum age to deranged individuals,” he said.
has taken it upon himself to of 19 children and two teachers in health care, have safer schools, buy an AR-15 rifle to 21, waiting “These regulations are not a step
be one of the voices calling for gun Robb Elementary School last week. restore family values, have less periods and red flag laws.
laws reform in America. sensational media coverage and back. They are a step forward for a
McConaughey, who was born in “responsible gun ownership”, ticking “Responsible gun owners are fed civil society and the Second
Earlier this week, in an op-ed Uvalde, said he and his wife, Camila off a list including background up with the Second Amendment Amendment.” – by Mark Mathen
written by McConaughey, the Oscar- Alves, were in Washington to meet being abused and hijacked by some Victor
winning actor made it clear that he with lawmakers to share stories about
believed that responsible, law- his hometown, and what they
abiding Americans deserve their learned last week meeting with the
Second Amendment right to bear families of the victims.
arms.
The actor, a gun owner himself,
In the same breath, he also wrote then delivered an emotional 21-
that Americans have a cultural minute speech at the White House
obligation in taking steps towards the press briefing, revealing that he and
prevention of senseless killing of his family made their way to Uvalde,
children. and spent it on the ground with the
grieving families.
“The debate about gun control has
delivered nothing but status quo. It’s Perhaps the most gut-wrenching
time we talk about gun was the green Converse sneakers –
responsibility,” he said, claiming that which Alves held on her lap –
saving lives was not a partisan issue belonging to 10-year-old shooting
and urged for “real leaders to step up victim Maite Yuleana Rodriguez,
and do what’s right”. which helped her be identified.

On Tuesday, McConaughey was McConaughey explained that the

The movie BTS’ J-Hope to headline
will pit the Lollapalooza
deadly
predator BTS’ J-Hope will headline this the Lollapalooza family,” said
against year’s Lollapalooza in Chicago’s Lollapalooza founder, Perry
Comanche Grant Park this July 28-31. J-Hope Farrell, in a statement.
warriors. – will wrap the festival on the final
20TH day, becoming the first South “These artistes have been
CENTURY Korean singer to headline a major given great gifts in
STUDIOS U.S. music festival. communication. Their global
audience speaks different
THE new chapter of the Predator “I’m happy to welcome J-Hope languages but possesses an
and Tomorrow x Together into intense passion for their music.
Trailer for Prey showcasesfranchise is finally here. Four years J-Hope will make Lolla is the place where all music
after the last standalone instalment, his solo debut at genres live in harmony. These are
The Predator, Century Studios has Lollapalooza. – the superstars of the global
dropped the full trailer of the VARIETY phenomenon of K-Pop, and we
are so excited to have them at
Predator’s hunting skillsupcomingfifthchapter, Prey. this year’s festival,” he added.
But contrary to its previous films,
Prey will serve as a Great Plains, so when danger centralise the Predator movie around J-Hope joins Metallica, Dua
prequel to the universe. threatens her camp, she sets the indigenous people in America. Lipa, J. Cole, Green Day, Kygo,
The plot takes place 300 Scan QR out to protect her people,” “We’ve never had a Native American Charli XCX, and many others on
years ago in the Comanche code to reads the official logline. or really an Indigenous culture that the bill. The festival’s official
Nation, as a young warrior watch Prey has been at the lead of a big movie Twitter account has also provided
Naru bumps into an trailer “The prey she stalks, and like this.
ultimately confronts, turns a comprehensive breakdown of
invisible predator. out to be a highly evolved “The Comanche were the fiercest all of the scheduled set
Soon after discovering alien predator with a warriors of the time, and I think all timings for the event.
its intentions, Naru, a technically advanced arsenal, indigenous cultures – but the
fierce and highly skilled resulting in a vicious and Comanche even more so – have It was also confirmed that
warrior, fights to protect terrifying showdown always been portrayed as the sidekick K-pop group Tomorrow x
her people and home. between the two adversaries.” or the villain of a movie.” Together will be performing
“She has been Dan Trachtenberg, who Hence, Prey will not only focus on July 30, marking the
raised in the directs the film, had wanted to come on the predators but also pay group’s first time performing
shadow of some up with a movie “that could be told attention to Naru’s journey in in the United States.
of the most with as few words as possible,” navigating her culture and the time
legendary seeking a “survival story that would period. According to Trachtenberg, it J-Hope and Tomorrow x
hunters who be visual and visceral.” will be a new offering to fans of the Together join the tour after
roam the This, therefore, inspired him to franchise. – by John Tan Doja Cat cancelled
numerous summer festival
appearances, including
Lollapalooza and the
Weeknd’s tour. The singer
tweeted back in May that
she would be undergoing
tonsil surgery and needed
time to recover. – by Hazique
Zairill

Butler in a Austin Butler is new Cartier ambassador
promotional
photo for Cartier. CARTIER recently announced that it to life and unique sense of style are Roll himself.
– CARTIER had appointed actor Austin Butler as inherently aligned with our core values Co-starring Tom Hanks, Elvis will
the its newest ambassador. here at Cartier.”
debut in theatres across the globe on
In a statement, the company One of Butler’s first public June 24.
praised Butler’s “storied 15-year career appearances as Cartier ambassador
spanning television and film”. took place at last month’s Cannes Film Speaking about his appointment as
Festival, where he wore various Cartier Cartier ambassador, Butler said: “I am
“We are delighted to welcome creations on select red carpets. The thrilled and honored to begin this
Austin into the Maison as an actor was there to promote his exciting relationship with Cartier. I have
Ambassador for North America,” said upcoming film, the much-anticipated long been an admirer of the Maison’s
Arnaud Carrez, Cartier’s senior vice Baz Luhrmann directed movie, Elvis, in creativity and innovation, and I’m very
president chief marketing officer. “As a which he stars as the King of Rock and much looking forward to the work we
talented actor, Austin’s bold approach will be doing together in the future.”

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A star is born Iman Vellani plays the
iconic teen superhero.
– DISNEY+

o Ms. Marvel breaks barriers the production got greenlit. “And you know, that fascination and it's a fabulous opportunity, because we
while still staying true to the “This is all very, very trippy,” she said. “I excitement is so shared with real-life Marvel certainly say this is the Marvel Universe telling a
character’s essence fans, so that's why we relate to her. You know? story about our milieu.
mean when (writer G.) Willow (Wilson) and I She reacts how we would when she gets powers.
T█ BY ANANSA JACOB were crafting this comic about eight years ago, And so yeah, I love that part of her, and that's “I know this for a fact from whatever little
HE NEWEST Marvel superhero is we joked about how we’re like, ‘Mm, this is not why I fell in love with her.” social media that I'm into, that side of the world,
making her debut in a big way. Ms. gonna get past issue nine.’” they just can't wait to see this happen. This is
Marvel has now landed on Disney+, While much has been made about the fact us. This is us.”
and the much-anticipated new series She thought that no one would care. “And, lo that Ms. Marvel is a show about many firsts – the
has already racked up much deserved glowing and behold Kevin Feige cared, which is amazing first Pakistani-American superhero, the first While acknowledging the significance of
reviews for being a breath of fresh air to the and, of course, the rest of the world.” Muslim superhero – those behind the Kamala’s cultural and religious identity, Vellani
superhero genre. production didn’t want Kamala to be looked said: “Culture and religion were never the main
Asked about why he chose to produce a upon as a mere symbol. thing of her personality, it was just some part of
Centering on a Muslim Pakistani-American series about Kamala Khan as part of his Phase 4 her life. You know, [like] how it was for me.
teenager named Kamala Khan (played so of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), Feige Mohan Kapur, who plays Kamala’s father
naturally by newcomer Iman Vellani), the show shot back: “Why not, I say. I mean honestly Yusuf Khan, expressed his joy over the “It's like, this is the time I wake up. This is the
is based on a comic book created by Sana Marvel it's such a privilege because not only are ordinariness in how Kamala’s Pakistani- time I go to school. This is the time I pray. This
Amanat and Stephen Whacker, which raised the re-interpretations every few years of existing American family life was portrayed. is the time I eat. Like, it's just a ... normal thing.
eyebrows when it was first published in 2014. wonderful characters, but every once in a while,
and it does seem like every decade or so, there's “I don’t think this series is shouting from the “And we didn't wanna make the show about
The comic book series was part of Marvel a new character that comes around that catches rooftops: ‘Watch me.’ We’re talking about a ‘Pakistani Muslim,’ it was about, you know, this
Comics push to feature more diverse the audiences imagination. representation,” he said. “It's a wonderful story Avengers loving, fanfic writing dork, which just
characters, and while there were some of a community that's so ethnically diverse and so happens to be a Pakistani Muslim. And yeah,
complaints and accusations of “wokeness”, “And this character clearly did that.” culturally rich. I think we balanced it quite well.”
ultimately, many comic book fans fell in love He added that fans had been asking for him Ms Marvel is currently streaming on Disney+.
with Kamala, and her bright attitude to life and to adapt her story, almost from the start. “And for me coming from that region, I think
unique sense of justice. Of course, the series would not work without (from far left) Kamala’s
an actress who could perfectly embody the unique powers set her
What makes it all the more amazing is that superpowered teenager, and the producers apart from other
most of the people involved didn’t really think certainly found their Kamala in 19-year-old superheroes; but even
that a show about this new generation Vellani, who is a self-described superhero fan, with her powers,
superhero icon would ever get made. just like her character. Kamala still dreams of
Vellani heard about the casting call through winning the cosplay
In a recent global press conference held to a Whatsapp message from her aunt – “the competition. –
mark the premiere of the new Marvel series, brownest way this could happen,” she said – and DISNEY+
Amanat (who also serves as executive producer sent in her headshot and audition tape. She
on Ms. Marvel) wondered out loud about how found out that she got casted on the day that she
finished high school.
Speaking about her character, Vellani said:
“She's a 16-year-old kid with super powers, fine,
we've seen that before. But she's also a fan of
every other hero within the MCU canon.

Vikram is an action-packed revival of a classic film
VIKRAM was one of the most
anticipated movies from the (Suriya) finds out.
Tamil film industry, and Meanwhile, the drugs
winning the hearts of people all
over the world. Lokesh agency witnesses the murder of
Kanagaraj directs this film, several of its officers, including
which stars 50-year-old screen Prapanjan (Kalidas Jayaram),
legend Kamal Haasan, Vijay by a masked gang that vows
Sethupathi and Fahadh Faasil war on the system. To catch
in prominent roles. them, police chief Jose
Vikram is a spiritual sequel (Chemban Vinod Jose)
to Kamal’s 1986 film of the dispatches a special black ops
same name. Just before the squad commanded led by
release of Vikram, Lokesh Amar (Fahadh Faasil). (from left) Fahadh Faasil, Kamal Haasan and Vijay Sethupathi play lead
requested fans to review his roles in Vikram. – FILMI BEAT
former film Kaiththi, and one We meet Karnan (Kamal
discovers that this film picks up Haasan), an alcoholic All of the actors here are impactful,w despite appearing
where that film left off. womaniser who appears to be capable of starring in their own for only five minutes.
The Tamil Nadu Narcotics more interested in scuffles than movie.
Bureau conducts drug raids being a good grandpa to his Lokesh began the story in a
around the state when two grandchild. Kamal is back in action after fascinating and engaging
containers of years, and it makes me proud manner. The plot rockets to
drugs vanish It is then revealed that that the actor embraces his age new heights, and the twists in
0Director: into thin air. Karnan is actually agent on film. He can still fight men Kamal’s character leave
Lokesh Sandhanam Vikram (from the 1986 film) on single-handedly and you would everyone on the edge.
Kanagaraj (Vijay a mission to bring down the sit and enjoy without
0Cast: Kamal Sethupathi) narcotics cartel. questioning anything. Anirudh Ravichander’s
Haasan, Vijay and the local background score is another
Sethupathi Fahadh practically takes the Fahadh gets to play the most asset.
Fahadh Faasil, d r u g picture on his shoulders in the fascinating role, as he changes
Suriya Sivakumar distribution first half, which plays out like a throughout the film. There is a Vikram’s climax lays the
gangs must racy thriller; the film swings road that leads to his ground for a sequel, which, if
E-VALUE retrieve the between numerous scenarios, submission to unlawful justice, made, would be another
developing interest with a and with an actor of his talent, it casting success for Lokesh. It
ACTING 9 missing heart-thumping background only gets utterly beautiful. alludes to one of Tamil
narcotics soundtrack. cinema’s most thrilling actor
8 before the Vijay Sethupathi reprises his duel. Tamil film has not had
infamous Kamal is unquestionably role as a villain and adds so much success with sequels, but
Superstar Kamal Haasan returns to big-screen entertainment PLOT drug boss the star here, a cinema much to a figure who could let’s hope that agent Vikram
after a gap of four years. – IMDB 9 Rolex superstar in five Indian have been portrayed. returns soon. – by Thashine
languages with a six-decade Selvakumaran
career, but Lokesh backs him Suriya’s cameo as Rolex was
up with outstanding actors in
every role.

FOOD We all scream for ice cream

18 theSun LYFE ON THURSDAY | JUNE 9, 2022 o Explore tasty and tempting ice creams that are made in Malaysia

█ BY S. TAMARAI CHELVI it grew to the business it is today. Mint Straciatella and six sorbets that are dairy
At Minus 4 Degrees, located in Petaling Jaya, free.
THE warm sun and the increasingly hot
weather in our country are good sell both alcohol-infused and non-alcohol ice “My partner Jason and I love ice cream, and
enough reasons to indulge in ice cream. creams using natural ingredients and minimal we always try out different brands and flavours
A perfect scoop is all that we need to additives and their innovative flavours would when we travel overseas. So, one day we were
cool us down. surprise you. thinking- Why don’t we try to create our own
and experiment with some flavours that don’t
However, there are an abundance of ice “At minus 4 degrees, our flavours are natural exist in the market? That is how our own brand
cream parlours in almost every shopping mall, and seasonal. They also contain little to no Little Boy Ice Cream was born,” said co-founder
offering a wide range of flavours to tempt us to added stabilisers,” said Tan. Jacqueline Yap Yin Yee.
taste the creamy deliciousness even in cool
weather, and at the same time, there are also Their signature ice creams are Rum Raisin Instead of having a premise, they came up
online businesses selling innovative flavours. and Turkish delight. “Rum Raisin has a very with the idea of bringing their handcrafted ice
nostalgic flavour for many, while Turkish cream to events where people get to gather and
Further, there are different types of desserts enjoy it during their big day or special
like soft serve, rolled ice cream, frozen yogurt, Tea lovers will enjoy moments.
gelato, sorbet, snow cream, ice bars or kulfi (an Minus 4 degree’s
Indian dessert) and healthy option like vegan, premium Jin Jun Mei “From start to finish, every flavour is
dairy free, gluten-free, or keto ice-creams. black tea ice cream. – imagined, churned and taste-tested in our
MINUS4DEGREE IG home kitchen. To ensure its freshness and
If it’s hard to make up your mind on what quality, our ice-cream is churned in small
kind of ice cream to take a bite, we suggest you cream, just freeze it, and once frozen, you can
to get adventurous in terms of flavours or enjoy a fruity, smooth, and refreshing sorbet. It’s
toppings, and try something new or healthier made from real fruit with no preservatives,
that could tantalise tastebuds. artificial colours or fake flavours.

Recently, we came across Nasi Lemak The super smooth texture and lightly
flavoured spicy ice cream with chilli flakes, sweetened ice bars are made from ripe fruits
peanuts, and anchovies as toppings. Though because they are at their sweetest stage. So,
the idea of tasting ice cream was weird and biting into a Pops Malaya Ice Bar is like biting
cringe-worthy, we must say, it was an unusual into a juicy fruit, but better. Pops Malaya retails
taste! at RM10 for a box of six ice bars.

So, here we have rounded up some of the
cool and tasty ice creams in Malaysia (in no
particular order) for you to explore.

The heavenly Almond
Brittle Fudge from
Kind Kones – KIND
KONES IG

Kind Kones delight’s flavours and texture contrast from the batches, daily,” said Yap. Wolf Pints
Started at home in 2017, the handcrafted vegan Pistachio and honey barberry jam that we fold Customers love their not-too-sweet ice The idea of making homemade ice cream
ice cream uses natural ingredients in the in,” said Tan. started due to a health-conscious lifestyle.
kitchen instead of thickeners, preservatives, cream, which is why they keep coming back for
colourings, flavourings and other additives. Other unique and innovative flavours are more. “Our philosophy of good ice cream The three co-founders love to exercises and
smoked salmon, spicy longan fish sauce, lemon revolves around fresh and raw ingredients, and do their best to eat healthier food. “But
Those with allergy conditions would Kesom black pepper and miso chocolate, which it is crafted with nothing more than fresh milk whenever we craved for something sweet,
appreciate the variety of dairy- and egg-free, are sold in 650ml tubs. “Our ice cream is less and cream. It’s equally smooth, decadent, which happens a lot to me personally, there
refined sugar-free, additive- and preservative- sweet and full of flavour ad our flavours offered simple, and creamy.” weren’t many options for affordable and
free ice creams offered by Kind Kones, including are whacky but good.” healthy ice creams,” Jen Naik, one of three co-
a gluten-free option. Tanuki by Crustz The crowd’s favourite and best-seller is founders of the Wolf Pints brand.
For Xiaoly Koh, the owner of Tanuki by Crustz, Belgium Dark Chocolate. “It’s one of the iconic
“When my elder daughter was born six years ice cream is her personal favourite dessert, and flavours that cannot be missed out! Our “It is a total waste if we burned 300 calories
ago, I developed a mild form of dairy it brought back childhood memories she shared signature dark chocolate ganache takes the from a workout, only to eat 500 calories worth of
intolerance. I bought a small ice cream maker with her family, so she wanted to re-create it for chocolate base to a deeper level,” she added desserts after. Even a chocolate bar can be 300
so that I could make dairy-free ice cream for fun her customers. calories,” she said.
in my home kitchen,“ said founder, Serina S. They also have Honey and Fig, Earl Grey,
Bajaj. “Our ice cream is made not only into Lotus Biscoff, and Yogurt base ice cream, which They constantly challenge themselves to
ordinary scoops but into mini decorative is not usual in the market. create more interesting flavours and to convert
At that time, there were hardly any plant- desserts and cakes. It’s not just ice cream people’s guilty pleasures into low calorie ice
based frozen dessert alternatives in Malaysia. because it comes with other components like “We are not afraid to get creative in pursuit of creams and ensure that they maintain the
ganache, coulis, sponge, and crips to give it the perfect scoop. Till now, we have had a wide standard they have set.
“We decided to get a pastry chef on board to multiple textures,” said Koh. range of flavours (25 to 30 to choose from. For
help elevate the ice cream. We also invested in a events, we usually serve in cups or cones. We “We don’t sell what we ourselves won’t
commercial batch freezer and, Kind Kones was The beautifully designed ice creams cake love experimenting with new flavours, and enjoy. We try not to limit ourselves to doing one
born,” said Serina, who added that Brittle Fudge appears like a real cake and their best sellers are rotate our flavours seasonally to ensure dimensional flavours even though we’re doing
and Salted Chocolate Chip are their best-selling Apple Yuzu and red ruby. Apart from selling customers never get bored. Hence, low calorie. There are different setbacks for low
flavours. cakes in two sizes; whole and mini cakes, customisation of flavours is available too, upon calorie ice creams. We have to be mindful of
Tanuki also sells ice creams in tubs in four request.” what goes into our ice creams. “We try to do
“Almond Brittle Fudge , a unique flavour and different flavours: chocolate hazelnut caramel Pops Malaya more interesting flavours that are not so
loaded with good-for-you ingredients, For something different, try the delicious ice If you would like the refreshing taste of real commonly found in low calorie ice creams,”
including crushed almonds, chia seeds, cacao cream cakes from Tanuki by Crustz – TANUKI fruits, try cool Pops Malaya ice bars. Pops said Jen.
nibs, and dairy-free chocolate. Salted Chocolate BY CRUSTZ IG Malaya was born when one of the founders,
Chip, on the other hand, is a yummy chocolate Yasmin Karim, had a craving for ice pops when They have total of 20 flavours in rotation on
ice cream that is not cloying and loaded with with chocolate crunch, exotic mango passion she was pregnant and decided to make cool ice the menu. Flavours like apple crumble, pulut tai
chocolate chips, and almost everyone loves with vanilla, rasperry vanilla yogurt with almost pops with fruits. tai, Oreos cookies and cream, and Biscoff are
chocolate,” said Serina. crumble and rum raisin flavours. sold in 475ml pints.
“When I was pregnant, I started to make my
“We are also an inclusive ice cream brand as They also have alcohol infused ice cream own popsicles using real fruit because the store Their signature flavours are pistachio (made
our ice cream caters to all. We strive to provide cakes such as the Queen of Hearts, which has ice creams were too sweet. Years later, when I from fresh roasted pistachio), triple chocolate -
an option for everyone to enjoy.” Yuzu strawberry infused with Roku Gin, thought of starting a business, popsicles were made with chocolate and their in-house
Lumiere with Black sesame ice cream cake the first thing that came to my mind,” said
Those with lactose intolerance or gluten infused with cognac. Yasmin. Wolf Pints offers
allergies can enjoy the ice cream and that their Little Boy Ice Cream low calorie ice
creamy and light ice cream is not packed with Little Boy ice cream makes custom-made ice Yasmin and her high school friend Zuraini cream for guilt free
unhealthy fats like commercial ice cream. cream flavours for special occasions like Zulkifli got together and started Pops Malaya in indulgence. –
weddings, birthdays, private parties and 2016 and have been making ice bars, ever since. WOLF PINTS IG
“Our ice creams are creamy without being corporate functions and serves them using ice They have six flavours: strawberry, mango,
loaded with sugar, cholesterol and artificial cream carts. passionfruit pineapple, grape, lychee peach and chocolate swirls, sea salt caramel, seasonal
ingredients. We have different textures, some chocolate. flavour pulut tai tai – which is made in-house,
are creamy while others are nutty and crunchy. They have 27 milk-based flavours such as from the pulut to the kaya – tea leaf, and the
Some even contain cake,” she said. “Our chocolate is a hit – a triple threat of crowd-favourite matcha.
indulgence, gooey chocolate, and milky
But the best complments came from goodness. My personal favourite is mango, Customer feedback is very positive and, in
customers. “Our customers have told us that which is made from Alphonso mango, which is fact, they claim it’s an easy pick due to its
they can’t tell the difference between our plant- said to be the best mango in the world.” familiar flavours, good price point, and the fact
based ice cream when compared to dairy ice it’s low calorie. “We are truly appreciative of all
cream. It’s that good.” Pops Malaya Ice Bars are a freeze-at-home our customers as it helps us focus on quality
Minus 4 degrees sorbet, unlike other sorbets that are sold in and improve week by week.”
A mother and daughter duo, Kim Ngoh and liquid form packed in a sachet. To eat the ice
Sarah Tan, started to make ice cream for family
and friends. However, through ‘word of mouth’

WELLNESS

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Hidden hunger: The silent threat
oOne in three Malaysian families may
not be getting sufficient micronutrients Micronutrient deficiency is a global health concern.
– NUTRITION SOCIETY OF MALAYSIA

UNBEKNOWNST to many significant threat to our aspirations of many enzyme systems that regulate Guidelines recommend daily component of connective tissues
Malaysians, micronutrient developing a healthier Malaysia. various biochemical reactions in our consumption of two servings of milk which are needed for wound healing
deficiencies, also known as While micronutrients such as body such as muscle and nerve and milk products for adults and up as well as support our immune
‘hidden hunger’ pose a vitamins and minerals are only function; zinc supports healthy to three servings for children. Some function. Together with a healthy and
significant health burden, with one in needed in small quantities, they are growth and immune systems, and examples of one serving of dairy balanced diet, daily consumption of
three Malaysian families potentially essential building blocks vital to vitamin B12 plays a crucial role in red foods are a glass of milk, a cup of milk can certainly help families meet
suffering from a lack of iron, calcium, growth, development and wellbeing. blood cell production. Milk is also yoghurt or a slice of cheese. Some their daily micronutrient needs.”
vitamins C and D in everyday diets. naturally a good source of protein types of milk are fortified with
Close to one-third of Malaysian “Many Malaysians are unaware which is essential for growth and micronutrients such as Iron and The Nutrition Society of Malaysia
children below the age of 12 do not that they lack these important development. Vitamin C. Iron is important as it’s a aims to raise awareness of healthier
achieve the recommended vitamin D micronutrients. Thus, nutrition component of red blood cells which dietary habits to support good health
and calcium intake. In addition, up to education represents an important “However, several studies have help to carry oxygen to all parts of the and nutrition amongst Malaysian
two-thirds of Malaysian adults are step toward closing these nutritional indicated that Malaysians do not body whereas Vitamin C is required families by shedding light on the
vitamin D deficient. gaps. With the right knowledge in consume enough milk and milk to make collagen which is a threat posed by hidden hunger. –
hand, Malaysians will be able to products. The Malaysian Dietary Nutrition Society of Malaysia
Beyond Malaysia, ‘hidden hunger choose a healthy and balanced diet
is a global health concern that affects that is nutritionally complete.”
more than two billion people, and at
least half of them are children under She added: “To this end, it is
five years of age worldwide. Often essential to incorporate a variety of
going unnoticed, this ‘hidden foods from all food groups as per the
hunger’ frequently culminates in Malaysian Food Pyramid in daily
detrimental health consequences, diets, particularly whole grains, fruits,
including stunted growth, poor vegetables and dairy, in order for
cognitive and physical development, people to achieve their micronutrient
as well as a weakened immune needs. For example, milk is an
system. important part of a balanced diet, as
it contains vitamins D and B12,
Given the adverse effects of calcium, zinc and magnesium, which
micronutrient deficiencies, which can help address some of the
may even cause long-term impacts micronutrient deficiencies prevalent
on health, this condition has the among Malaysian families.
potential to curtail socio-economic
development, particularly among “The micronutrients contained in
low-income communities that often the milk provide important health
have less access to nutritious food. benefits – calcium is important for
building strong bones and teeth;
Council Member of Nutrition vitamin D is needed for the
Society of Malaysia and Nutritionist & absorption of calcium and
Senior Lecturer at Monash University phosphorus in the body, thereby
Malaysia, Dr Amutha Ramadas said: helping to build and maintain strong
“Micronutrient deficiencies are a bones; magnesium is involved in

3D ear made of living cells transplanted Mexico banned
A US medical team said Thursday sales of electronic
they had reconstructed a human ear cigarettes and
using the patient’s own tissue to other vaping
create a 3D bioimplant, a pioneering devices because
procedure they hope can be used to of concerns about
treat people with a rare birth defect. their health
effects. – 123RF
The surgery was performed as
part of an early-stage clinical trial to Mexico bans ‘harmful’ e-cigarettes
evaluate the safety and efficacy of
the implant for people with microtia, 3D printed implants could also be used for other conditions involving cartilage, MEXICO banned sales of electronic and export of vaping devices and
in which the external ear is small including nose defects or injuries, breast reconstruction, damaged meniscus in cigarettes and other vaping devices cartridges in October, but
and not formed properly. the knee or rotator cuff tears in shoulders. – 123RF on Tuesday because of concerns companies have continued to sell
about their health effects. their inventory, Deputy Health
AuriNovo, as the implant is natural look and feel, including non-Hispanic whites. Minister Hugo Lopez-Gatell said.
called, was developed by the elasticity, of a regular ear. Absent other conditions, children President Andres Manuel Lopez
company 3DBio Therapeutics while Obrador said it was a“lie”to claim The new ban covers“the
the surgery was led by Arturo The clinical trial expects to enrol with microtia can develop normally that e-cigarettes are a safe circulation and marketing of these
Bonilla, founder and director of the 11 patients and is being conducted and lead healthy lives - though they alternative to inhaling tobacco new products,“ he added.
Microtia-Congenital Ear Deformity in California and Texas. may have self-esteem issues and smoke.
Institute in San Antonio, Texas. suffer from teasing and bullying Congress is additionally expected
Bonilla said: “The AuriNovo about their appearance. “The vapours are also harmful to to discuss an initiative to expand
“As a physician who has treated implant requires a less invasive health,“ added Lopez Obrador, who smoking bans to beaches, stadiums
thousands of children with microtia surgical procedure than the use of Looking forward, 3DBio wants to signed a decree introducing the ban and open-air entertainment venues.
from across the country and around rib cartilage for reconstruction. We develop implants with more severe on World No Tobacco Day.
the world, I am inspired by what this also expect it to result in a more forms of microtia. Smoking“is harmful to health
technology may mean for microtia flexible ear than reconstruction with He showed a pink vaping device and that has been proven. I think
patients and their families,“ Bonilla a PPE implant.” 3D printed implants could also to illustrate how the products are (the measure) is something good so
said in a statement. be used for other conditions intended to appeal to young that people don’t get sick,“ said
According to the Centers for involving cartilage, including nose people.“Look at the colour, the Alejandra Jimenez, a 25-year-old
He said he hoped the implant Disease Control and Prevention, defects or injuries, breast design,“ Lopez Obrador said. receptionist.
would one day replace the current microtia occurs in about 1 of every reconstruction, damaged meniscus
treatment for microtia, which 2,000-10,000 babies. Factors that can in the knee or rotator cuff tears in the Mexico City authorities But Raphael, who sells tobacco-
involves either grafting cartilage increase risk include diabetic shoulders. meanwhile announced that related products, said he was
from a patient’s ribs or using mothers and a maternal diet that is smoking of any kind would be against the move.“The ban is based
synthetic materials, porous lower in carbohydrates and folic “Our initial indications focus on prohibited in the capital’s main on bad fundamentals, mainly
polyethylene (PPE), to reconstruct acid. the cartilage in the reconstructive square, the Zocalo, and surrounding because vaping is meant to stop or
outer ears. and orthopaedic fields, and then our areas in the busy historic district. slow increased tobacco use in our
Boys are more likely to be pipeline builds upon this progress to country,“ he said.
The procedure involves 3D affected than girls, with Hispanic, expand into the neurosurgical and City Hall said the move was
scanning the patient’s opposite ear Asian, Pacific Islander and Native organ system fields,“ the company aimed at raising awareness of the E-cigarettes heat a liquid typically
to create a blueprint, then collecting Americans more impacted than says on its website. – ETX Studio health risks. Smoking has been containing nicotine and other
a sample of their ear cartilage cells banned in closed spaces, chemicals into an aerosol. The user
and growing them to a sufficient government offices, shops, bars and inhales the resulting vapour,
quantity. restaurants for more than a decade, mimicking traditional cigarettes.
with exceptions for certain
These cells are mixed with entertainment venues. Proponents of vaping say it is
collagen-based bio-ink, which is safer than traditional tobacco. – ETX
shaped into an outer ear. The Mexico prohibited the import Studio
implant is surrounded by a printed,
biodegradable shell, to provide early
support, but which is absorbed into
the patient’s body over time.

The implanted ear is supposed to
mature over time, developing the

FEATURE

20 theSun LYFE ON THURSDAY | JUNE 9, 2022

A festival for Malaysian handicraft

o Drop down to Atria Shopping Gallery this
weekend, and immerse yourself in handicraft
works from over 100 craftsmen

█ BY MARK MATHEN VICTOR among their peers, as well as a life long Noelle wanted to showcase as much of Malaysia’s The fashion show that will be taking place during
friendship,” she said. craftsmen as possible. – NOELLE NAH the festival. – NOELLE NAH
ON June 11 and 12, arguably the biggest One of the workshops held on both days is a
art festival in Malaysia is set to take The talents were also encouraged to The event will also see more than 20 arts and needle wool felt workshop. – NOELLE NAH
place in Atria Shopping Gallery. promote the brands and products of their peers crafts workshops being conducted for the Food will be available at the food and beverage
Founded by Noelle Nah, the Malaysia to further boost the wide berth of awareness on public. zone. – NOELLE NAH
Sea Star Handicraft Festival will feature works homegrown brands.
from over 100 craftsmen – supposedly around One of the zones will be dedicated to lifestyle
140, to be exact – in Noelle’s grand vision to “(Through their) willingness to cooperate, crafts. – NOELLE NAH
uplift the Malaysian handicraft industry. more and more creative ideas began to emerge,”
Noelle pointed out. The festival will feature an array of
Speaking to theSun, Noelle went into detail creative handicraft, such as concrete and
on how she has curated the event to not only set This can be seen with the jewellery zone, wood decorative items. – NOELLE NAH
her event apart from regular bazaars, but to also where 14 craftsmen conceived an innovative
forge a new frontier for Malaysian handicraft by idea to show their jewellery through a fashion
having the creators and craftsmen up and show.
center.
Brimming with creativity
The Malaysia Sea Star Handicraft Festival
isn’t Noelle’s first foray; she had founded the A cursory glance at previous bazaars would
Mermaid Market in 2017 as a platform to assist show that most do not really have a unifying
women in entrepreneurship, and the AGLOW theme or “sense of order”, which Noelle is
ARTS FESTIVAL two years later, which was attempting to rectify and promote with clarity
recognised by the Malaysia Book of Records for through her event.
having the most number of performers in an
arts festivals. Explaining the thought process on the
planning and layout, she revealed that the
“I’ve conducted numerous bazaars in the craftsmen are grouped in specific, distinct
past, and it’s a pity that I often had to reject zones for them to build their own unique space
interested participants due to space constraints. and creative decorations, as each zone
And frankly, elimination was a blow to them. exemplifies its own unique ideas and design.
This is why I’ve decided to hold a larger scale
handicraft festival to allow more craftsmen the “During the recruitment phase, we have
opportunity to participate.” grouped products and brands of similar nature
into the same zone, with the hope that
For the upcoming event, the incredible craftsmen will collaborate together,” she
number of craftsmen and scope may be clarified.
daunting for normal people, but clearly not for
Noelle. “The market for arts and crafts in Malaysia is
not huge. Consumers are divided due to
Curating a festival language barriers, making the market even
smaller. As a niche industry, collaboration is of
In the exchange with us, Noelle stressed that the utmost importance in order to break through
collaboration and cooperation among the many the market to reach more consumers and to be
talents will serve as the backbone for how the seen in the international arena.”
event will play out. This was also how Noelle
curated the selection of participants, which she The aforementioned zones are based on
said was part of the real challenge. handmade jewellery, hand painting, thread and
needle, life healing, food and beverages, craft
While the Malaysia Sea Star Handicraft workshops, handicraft and many more.
Festival accepted and welcomed everyone that
expressed their intention to participate, Noelle Other than featuring the products of the
explained that those who only wanted to sell selected talents, the Malaysia Sea Star
their products, but were not willing to Handicraft Festival is seeking to raise awareness
collaborate and work together for the festival’s on environmental protection.
preparation ended up withdrawing their
participation. In league with that goal and in conjunction
with World Oceans Day, 300 students
“Those who stayed are truly the elite in their from the Chong Hwa Independent
field, [contributing] their time to lead the team, High School were invited to set
formulating ideas for venue and zone layout, up an art installation sourced
photos and videos production. All their from recycled materials.
contributions are rewarding (thus far) in a sense
that they have gained respect and recognition “At the same time, all
the craftsmen are also
involved in the marine-
themed installation at
their zones,” she said.

21theSUN ON THURSDAY | JUNE 9, 2022
* SPORTS

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332222 NNoottiicceess Murray wins opener as Kyrgios
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11..RREESSOOLLVVEEDD TTHHAATT tthhee ccoommppaannyy wwilill bbee ccoonnvveenneedd aanndd hheeldld eeleleccttrroonnicicaallyly vviaia vvidideeoo ……PPEETTITITIOIONNEERR NNOOTTICICEEisishheerreebbyyggiviveenntthhaattaappeettititioionn Australia thump Sri Lanka in first T20
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wwininddiningguupp.. 33AA,, KKLL EEccoo CCitityy,, NNoo.. 33,, JJaalalann BBaannggssaar,r, 5599220000 AACCEE CCOONNSSTTRRUUCCTTIOIONN && EENNGGININEEEERRININGG nnaammeedd ccoommppaannyy bbyy tthhee HHigighh CCoouurrtt AUSTRALIAN openers David Warner and not out with four fours and four sixes.
22..RREESSOOLLVVEEDD TTHHAATT LLeeee SSwweeee LLiningg ooff LLoott KKuuaalalaLLuummppuurroonn11JJuunnee22002222,,tthheeffoollolowwiningg SSDDNN..BBHHDD.. wwaass,, oonn tthhee 2266tthh ddaayy ooff AApprrilil 22002222,, Aaron Finch smashed half-centuries in an Warner and Finch hammered 59 runs in
22--22--4433,, SSeeccoonndd FFlolooor,r, WWisismmaa RRaammppaai,i, ssppeecciaiallrreessooluluttioionnsswweerreedduulylyppaasssseedd:: ((CCoommppaannyyNNoo..::551111881100--HH)) pprreesseenntteedd bbyy LLaannddaassaann AAnnggssaannaa SSddnn impressive 10-wicket win against Sri Lanka
JJaalalann3344//2266,,RRaammppaaiiTToowwnnCCeennttrree,,5533330000 RREESSOOLLVVEEDD:-:- BBhhdd ((CCoommppaannyy NNoo.. 220011000011001199229911 in the first T20 international in Colombo the first six overs and attacked key Sri
KKuuaalalaLLuummppuurrbbeeaappppooinintteeddaassLLiqiquuididaattoorr 11..TTHHAATTtthheeCCoommppaannyybbeewwoouunndduuppvvoolulunnttaarriliyly ……RREESSPPOONNDDEENNTT ((990033000000--KK)))aannddtthhaatttthheessaaididppeettititioionn yesterday. Lankan bowlers Wanindu Hasaranga and
ttooaaccttffoorrtthheeppuurrppoosseeooffwwininddiningg--uupptthhee ppuurrssuuaanntt ttoo SSeeccttioionn 443399(1(1)()b(b)) ooff tthhee AADDVVEERRTTIISSEEMMEENNTTOOFFPPEETTIITTIIOONN isis ddirireecctteedd ttoo bbee hheeaarrdd bbeeffoorree tthhee Maheesh Theekshana, who bowled six
ccoommppaannyy’s’s aafffaairirss aanndd ddisisttrribibuuttiningg ititss CCoommppaannieiessAAcctt22001166aannddtthhaattNNggHHeennggHHooooii NNOOTTICICEE ISIS HHEERREEBBYY GGIVIVEENN tthhaatt aa CCoouurrtt ssitittiningg aatt SShhaahh AAlalamm aatt 99..0000 The visitors eased to 134-0 in 14 overs, wicketless overs for 52 runs between them.
aasssseettss.. ooff446622AA,,JJaalalann55//4466,,TTaammaannPPeettaalilningg,,4466000000 PPeettititioionn ffoorr tthhee wwininddiningg--uupp ooff tthhee oo’’cclolocckk inin tthhee mmoorrnniningg,, oonn tthhee 1111tthh chasing just 129 for victory, after a
33..RREESSOOLLVVEEDDTTHHAATTtthheelilqiquuididaattoorrbbeeaannddisis PPeettaalilningg JJaayyaa,, SSeelalannggoorr DDaarruull EEhhssaann bbee aabboovveennaammeedd ccoommppaannyy bbyy tthhee HHigighh ddaayy ooff AAuugguusstt 22002222 ((TThhuurrssddaayy));; aanndd penetrative Josh Hazlewood spell restricted Dushmantha Chameera leaked 48 runs in
hheerreebbyyaauutthhoorrizizeeddttooddivividideeaammoonnggsstttthhee aanndd isis hheerreebbyy aappppooinintteedd lilqiquuididaattoorr ffoorr tthhee CCoouurrtt wwaass,, oonn tthhee 1111tthh ddaayy ooff MMaayy,, aannyy ccrreeddititoorr oorr ccoonnttrribibuuttoorryy ooff tthhee the hosts to 128 all out in 19.3 overs. his four overs for the hosts.
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wwhhoolele oorr aannyy ppaarrtt ooff tthhee aasssseettss ooff tthhee tthheeCCoommppaannyy.. MMAALLAAYYSSIAIA SSDDNN.. BBHHDD.. ((CCoommppaannyy NNoo:: oorr ooppppoossee tthhee mmaakkiningg ooff aann oorrddeerr Australia, the reigning champions, are Earlier, Josh Hazlewood took three
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ssuucchh vvaalulueess aass hhee ddeeeemmeedd ffaairir uuppoonn ttooSSeeccttioionn445566oofftthheeCCoommppaannieiessAAcctt22001166ttoo AANNDD tthhaatt tthhee ssaaidid PPeettititioionn isis ddirireecctteedd tthhee ttimimee ooff hheeaarriningg bbyy hhimimsseelflf oorr hhisis be held on home soil later this year. middle-order batting collapse in the first of
aannyy pprrooppeerrttyy ttoo bbee ddivividideedd aass aaffoorreessaaidid eexxeerrccisiseetthheeppoowweerrsslalaididddoowwnnininEElelevveenntthh ttoobbeehheeaarrddbbeeffoorreetthheeccoouurrttssitittininggaatt ccoouunnsseell ffoorr tthhaatt ppuurrppoossee;; aanndd aa ccooppyy three T20Is.
aanndd mmaayy ddeetteerrmmininee hhooww ssuucchh ddivivisisioionn SScchheedduuleleoofftthheeCCoommppaannieiessAAcctt22001166.. InInssoolvlveennccyy CCoouurrtt,, LLeevveell 55,, LLeefftt WWiningg ooff tthhee ppeettititioionn wwilill bbee ffuurrnnisishheedd ttoo Earlier, Australia skipper Finch won the
sshhaalll bbee ccaarrrieiedd oouutt aass bbeettwweeeenn tthhee 33..TTHHAATT tthhee lilqiquuididaattoorr bbee aauutthhoorrisiseedd ttoo aatt tthhee HHigighh CCoouurrtt,,KKuuaalala LLuummppuur,r,aatt 99 aannyy ccrreeddititoorr oorr ccoonnttrribibuuttoorryy ooff tthhee toss and asked Sri Lanka to bat first in rain- The in-form pacer finished with 4-16 in
mmeemmbbeerrss inin aaccccoorrddaannccee wwitithh tthheeirir ddisisttrribibuuttee eeitithheerr inin ccaasshh,, ssppeeccieie oorr inin kkinindd oo’’cclolocckkinintthheeffoorreennoooonnoonntthhee1111tthhddaayy ssaaidid ccoommppaannyy rreeqquuiririningg tthhee ssaammee bbyy hit Colombo. his four overs and took the wickets of
rreessppeeccttiviveerrigighhttssaannddinintteerreesstttthheerreeinin.. aannyy ssuurrppluluss aasssseettss ooff tthhee CCoommppaannyy aass hhee ooffOOccttoobbeer,r,22002222.. tthhee uunnddeerrssigignneedd oonn ppaayymmeenntt ooff tthhee Danushka Gunathilaka (26), Kusal Mendis
44..RREESSOOLLVVEEDD TTHHAATT tthhee lilqiquuididaattoorr bbee tthhininkkssffititttootthheeccoonnttrribibuuttoorryyoofftthheeCCoommppaannyy AANNDDaannyyccrreeddititoorroorrccoonnttrribibuuttoorryyoofftthhee rreegguulalatteeddcchhaarrggeessffoorrtthheessaammee.. Warner hit nine fours in his unbeaten 44- (1), Bhanuka Rajapaksa (0) and captain
ininddeemmnnififieiedd bbyy tthhee CCoommppaannyy aaggaaininsstt ininaaccccoorrddaanncceewwitithhhhisisrreessppeeccttiviveerrigighhttssaanndd ssaaidid ccoommppaannyy,, ddeessiririningg ttoo ssuuppppoorrtt oorr ball 70 while Finch finished with a 40-ball 61 Dasun Shanaka (0). – AFP
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cclalaimimss,, ddeemmaannddss,, lolosssseess,, ddaammaaggeess,, TThheeBBooaarrddooffDDirireeccttoorrss ssaaidid PPeettititioionn,,mmaayy aappppeeaarr aatt tthhee ttimimee TTaammaann InInttaann 55//11,,TTaammaann InInttaann,, 4433880000
cchhaarrggeess,, ccoossttss aanndd eexxppeennsseess ooff DDaatteeddtthhisis99tthhddaayyooffJJuunnee22002222 ooff hheeaarriningg bbyy hhimimsseelflf oorr hhisis ccoouunnsseell DDeennggkkili,l,SSeelalannggoor.r.
wwhhaatteevveerr nnaattuurree,, ininccluluddiningg leleggaall ffoorrtthhaattppuurrppoossee..AAccooppyyoofftthheePPeettititioionn
ffeeeess ininccuurrreedd inin oorr ssuussttaainineedd IINNTTHHEEMMAATTTTEERROOFF wwilill bbee ffuurrnnisishheedd ttoo aannyy ccrreeddititoorr oorr TThhee PPeettititioionneerr’s’s ssoolilcicititoorr isis MMeessssrrss..
bbyy hhimim ddirireeccttlyly oorr ininddirireeccttlyly TTHHEECCOOMMPPAANNIIEESSAACCTT22001166 ccoonnttrribibuuttoorryy ooff tthhee ssaaidid ccoommppaannyy RRoohhaammaatt && LLiningg,, AAddvvooccaatteess &&
inin tthhee eexxeeccuuttioionn aanndd ddisiscchhaarrggee ooff hhisis rreeqquuiririninggtthheessaammeebbyytthheeuunnddeerrssigignneedd SSoolilcicititoorrss,,ooff11000099,,1100tthhFFlolooor,r,MMeennaarraa
dduuttieiess aass LLiqiquuididaattoorr aanndd inin rreelalattioionn AANNDD oonnppaayymmeennttoofftthheerreegguulalatteeddcchhaarrggeeffoorr PPJJ,, PPuussaatt PPeerrddaaggaannggaann AAmmccoorrpp,, 1188
tthheerreettoo.. IINNTTHHEEMMAATTTTEERROOFF tthheessaammee.. JJaalalannPPeerrssiaiarraannBBaarraatt,,4466005500PPeettaalilningg
DTDTNiNirEreEeHcHcttWoWorArAHHCCHHIINNGG SSTTIIKKAARROOUUNNDDSSDDNN..BBHHDD.. TThheePPeettititioionneerr’s’saaddddrreessssisisLL..550099LLeevveell JJaayyaa,,SSeelalannggoorr
DDaatteedd::99JJuunnee22002222 RREEGGIISSTTRRAATTIIOONNNNOO.:.:220000000011001111442299 55 WWisismmaa BBUU88,, NNOO.. 1111 LLeebbuuhh BBaannddaarr
UUttaammaa,, BBaannddaarr UUttaammaa PPJJUU66,, 4477880000 DDaatteedd 99tthhddaayyooffJJuunnee22002222
IINNTTHHEEMMAATTTTEERR ((551144003355--UU)) PPeettaalilninggJJaayyaa,,SSeelalannggoor.r.
OOFFTTHHIEINENCCTOTHOHMEMEPAMPAMAANANNANDTDITIETETSESERRAACOCOTFTF22001166 ((IInnMMeemmbbeerrss’’VVoolulunnttaarryyWWininddininggUUpp)) TThhee PPeettititioionneerr’s’s ssoolilcicititoorrss aarree MMeessssrrss RRoohhaammaatt&&LLiningg Zverev goes under the knife
CCLLIIMMCACAoToTmEmEpEpEaNaNnEnE(yR(y1R1GN2GN2Yo3Yo3.8S.82S22E20E80R81R818V7V-7-ID0ICD0C)1E)1E0S0S22S4S4D1D1N2N22.2.BBHHDD.. NNOOTTICICEEISISHHEERREEBBYYGGIVIVEENNTTHHAATTtthheeCCrreeddititoorrssooff LLoouuisis AAmmbbrroossee && PPaarrttnneerrss ooff UUnnitit PPeettititioionneerr’s’sSSoolilcicititoorrss
tthheeaabboovveemmeennttioionneeddCCoommppaannyywwhhicichhisisbbeeiningg AA11--99--1133AA,,AArrccoorrisisMMoonntt KKiaiarraa,,NNoo.. 1100,,
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NNOOTTICICEEISISHHEERREEBBYYGGIVIVEENNtthhaatttthheeccrreeddititoorrss tthheeirir nnaammeess aanndd aaddddrreesssseess oonn oorr bbeeffoorree 99 LLuummppuur.r.
ooff tthhee aabboovvee nnaammeedd ccoommppaannyy,, wwhhicichh isis JJuulyly 22002222,,wwitithh ppaarrtticicuulalarrss ooff tthheeirir ddeebbttss oorr AAnnyyppeerrssoonnwwhhooinintteennddssttooaappppeeaarroonn ALEXANDER ZVEREV has had surgery on torn “Next week I’ll reach a career-high ranking
bbeeiningg vvoolulunnttaarriliyly wwoouunndd uupp,, aarree rreeqquuirireedd cclalaimimssaannddtthheeirirnnaammeessaannddaaddddrreesssseessoofftthheeirir ssggdd.. tthhee hheeaarriningg ooff tthhee ssaaidid ppeettititioionn mmuusstt ligaments in his right ankle following his of No. 2 in the world, but this morning I had to
oonn oorr bbeeffoorree tthhee 99 JJuulyly 22002222 ttoo sseenndd inin ssoolilcicititoorrss(i(fifaannyy))ttoo:-:- …………………………………………………… sseerrvveeoonnoorrsseennddbbyyppoossttttootthheeaabboovvee-- painful exit from the French Open semifinals. undergo surgery.
tthheeirirnnaammeessaannddaaddddrreesssseesswwitithhppaarrtticicuulalarrss MMeessssrrssLLoouuisisAAmmbbrroossee&&PPaarrttnneerrss nnaammeedd SSoolilcicititoor,r, MMeessssrrss.. RRoohhaammaatt &&
ooff tthheeirir ddeebbttss aanndd cclalaimimss,,aanndd tthhee nnaammeess TThheeLLiqiquuididaattoorr SSoolilcicititoorrssffoorrtthheePPeettititioionneerr LLiningg,,nnootticiceeininwwrrititininggooffhhisisinintteennttioionn The German world No. 3 turned his ankle “After further examination in Germany, we
aannddaaddddrreesssseessoofftthheeirirssoolilcicititoorrss((ififaannyy))ttoo SSTTIIKKAARROOUUNNDDSSDDNN..BBHHDD.. NNOOTTEE:: ssoo ttoo ddoo.. TThhee nnootticicee mmuusstt ssttaattee tthhee while trailing eventual champion Rafael Nadal received confirmation that all three of the
tthhee uunnddeerrssigignneedd LLiqiquuididaattoorr aatt LLoott 22--22--4433,, RREEGGIISSTTRRAATTIIOONNNNOO.:.:220000000011001111442299 AAnnyy ppeerrssoonn wwhhoo inintteennddss ttoo aappppeeaarr nnaammee aanndd aaddddrreessss ooff tthhee ppeerrssoonn,, in the last four in Paris last week, screaming in lateral ligaments in my right ankle were torn.
SSeeccoonnddFFlolooor,r,WWisismmaaRRaammppaai,i,JJaalalann3344//2266,, oonn tthhee hheeaarriningg ooff tthhee ssaaidid PPeettititioionn oor,r, ifif aa ffirirmm,, tthhee nnaammee aanndd aaddddrreessss pain before retiring from the match.
RRaammppaaiiTToowwnnCCeennttrree,,5533330000KKuuaalalaLLuummppuurr ((551144003355--UU)) mmuusstt sseerrvvee oonn,, oorr sseenndd bbyy ppoosstt ttoo,, ooff tthhee ffirirmm,, aanndd mmuusstt bbee ssigignneedd bbyy “To return to competition as quickly as
aannddififssoorreeqquuirireeddbbyynnootticiceeininwwrrititininggffrroomm BBOO33--BB--1133--11,,LLeevveell1133,, tthhee aabboovvee--nnaammeedd MMeessssrrss LLoouuisis tthhee ppeerrssoonn oorr ffirirmm,, oorr hhisis oorr tthheeirir “We all have our own journey in life. This is possible, to ensure all the ligaments heal
tthhee ssaaidid LLiqiquuididaattoor,r,aarree,,bbyy tthheeirir ssoolilcicititoorrss MMeennaarraa33AA,,KKLLEEccooCCitityy AAmmbbrroossee && PPaarrttnneerrss nnootticicee inin wwrrititiningg ssoolilcicititoorr ((ifif aannyy)) aanndd mmuusstt bbee sseerrvveedd,, part of mine,” Zverev wrote to his 1.8 million properly, and to reclaim full stability in my
oorr ppeerrssoonnaallyly rreeqquuirireedd ttoo ccoommee inin aanndd NNoo..33,,JJaalalannBBaannggssaarr,,5599220000KKuuaalalaLLuummppuurr ooff hhisis inintteennttioionn ttoo ddoo ssoo.. TThhee nnootticicee oorr ifif ppoosstteedd,,mmuusstt bbee sseenntt bbyy ppoosstt inin followers on Instagram late yesterday ankle, surgery was the best choice. My rehab
pprroovvee tthheeirir ssaaidid ddeebbttss aanndd cclalaimimss aatt ssuucchh aanndd ifif ssoo rreeqquuirireedd bbyy nnootticicee inin wwrrititiningg ffrroomm mmuusstt ssttaattee tthhee nnaammee aanndd aaddddrreessss ssuuffficicieienntt ttimimee ttoo rreeaacchh tthhee aabboovvee-- alongside a picture of him giving a thumbs-up starts now and I’ll do everything to come back
ttimimee aanndd pplalaccee aass sshhaalll bbee ssppeeccififieiedd inin tthhee ssaaidid LLiqiquuididaattoor,r, oorr bbyy tthheeirir ssoolilcicititoorrss oorr ooff tthhee ppeerrssoonn,, oorr ifif aa ffirirmm,, tthhee nnaammee nnaammeedd nnoott lalatteerr tthhaann ttwweelvlvee oo’’cclolocckk from a hospital bed. stronger than ever!” he added. – AFP
ssuucchh nnootticicee,, oorr inin ddeeffaauultlt tthheerreeooff tthheeyy ppeerrssoonnaallyly,, ttoo ccoommee inin aanndd pprroovvee tthheeirir ddeebbttss aanndd aaddddrreessss ooff tthhee ffirirmm,, aanndd mmuusstt bbee nnoooonn ooff tthhee 1100tthh ddaayy ooff AAuugguusstt 22002222
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PHIL MICKELSON and Dustin Johnson All aboard! The USGA said its decision regarding the
can compete in the US Open next week June 16-19 US Open outside Boston should not
after the United States Golf Association LIVgolfers Mickelson, Johnson cleared for US Open be construed as the national governing body
(USGA) announced yesterday that it supporting an alternative organising entity, nor
will not punish those who joined the LIV Golf our published field criteria, be pulled out of the winning the 2016 US Open, Mickelson secured supportive of any individual player actions or
Invitational Series. field as a result of his decision to play in a five-year exemption from his PGA comments.
another event? And we ultimately decided that Championship triumph last year while Garcia
Six-times major champion Phil Mickelson, they should not,” the USGA said in a statement. earned a spot after qualifying for the 2021 “Rather, it is simply a response to whether or
former world No. 1 Johnson and 2017 Masters season-ending Tour Championship. not the USGA views playing in an alternative
champion Sergio Garcia are among the exempt Johnson earned a 10-year exemption after event, without the consent of their home tour,
golfers for the US Open who are also scheduled an offence that should disqualify them for the
to compete this week at Centurion Club Verstappen Perez US Open,” the USGA said.
outside London in the inaugural LIV Golf
event. Both the PGA Tour and DP World Tour have
declined requests from members who had
The USGA said the US Open field criteria asked for releases to compete at Centurion
was set prior to entries opening earlier this year where US$25 million (RM110m) is up for grabs,
and it would not be fair for those who earned a including US$4m (RM17.6m) for the winner.
spot in the year’s third major via exemption and
qualifying to change that criteria once It is unknown whether those competing in
established. the lucrative breakaway circuit’s first event will
face punishment.
“Regarding players who may choose to play
in London this week, we simply asked The decision by the USGA means
ourselves this question – should a player who Mickelson, who has finished runner-up a
had earned his way into the 2022 US Open, via record six times at his national championship,
will get another chance to complete the career
5470/2022 08/06/2022 (WED) Grand Slam of winning golf’s four majors.

Johnson, speaking to reporters at Centurion
prior to the USGA announcement, said he
resigned from the PGA Tour and hoped he
would be allowed to play the majors, which are
not run by the PGA Tour. – Reuters

0607 DrawDate:08/06/22(Wed) DrawNo:5417/22 Venue: PERAK TURF CLUB
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0607 1296 15,716,421.47 Perez ‘thorn’ in 1508 + 5708 3688 + 5477
0607 8978 1296 0607 Verstappen’s side 8864 + 9260 6727 + 3663
1296 8978 8978 0607 6619 + 6650 4136 + 8560
8978 1296 5914 + 5026 4035 + 3457
191,280.21 3673 + 1482 7905 + 9697

SERGIO PEREZ is becoming a “thorn in the Constructors’ Championship being RM7,412,596.90
the side” for his Red Bull teammate Max such an important part of Formula One.
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“I previously informed the USGA Andrews,” he said in April. “That is
that I will not be competing in the US something that is near and dear to my
Open as my body needs more time to heart.
get stronger for major championship
golf,” Woods said on Twitter. “I’ve won two Opens there, it’s the
home of golf, it’s my favourite golf
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play in Ireland at JP McManus Pro-AM that one.” –The Independent

TOUCHLINES 23theSUN ON THURSDAY | JUNE 9, 2022
* SPORTS
MANCHESTER CITY have denied sugges-
tions they are set to move for Arsenal Back to winning ways
and England forward Bukayo Saka, 20. New-look Azzurri beat Hungary to top Nations League group
MANCHESTER UNITED and Tottenham ITALY moved top of their Nations League
are both interested Inter Milan’s Italian group yesterday after a new-look team “It was a good performance, especially in the Before yesterday’s match Italy had won just
international defender Alessandro Bastoni, continued their unbeaten start to the first half. Their goal made us a little bit fearful but three of the 11 fixtures played since being
23. campaign with a 2-1 win over Hungary. it was a match which we should have won by a crowned kings of Europe at Wembley in July, one
REAL MADRID have agreed a deal worth Roberto Mancini’s side lead the way in bigger margin,” Mancini told RAI. of those a meaningless win in Turkey days after
€100m (RM469m) with Monaco for 22- “This is a team full of young players who need their playoff defeat to North Macedonia.
year-old French midfielder Aurelien League A, Group 3 thanks to first half goals from to work a lot, we’ve got a long way to go.” The hammering Italy took at the hands of
Tchouameni. Nicolo Barella and Lorenzo Pellegrini in Cesena Italy defender Alessandro Bastoni added: Argentina in last week’s Finalissima in London
CHELSEA, Newcastle and Paris St-Germain which put them a point ahead of second-placed “Hungary had recently defeated England and seemed to confirm a deep crisis.
are all interested in 22-year-old Portugal Hungary. played well at Euro 2020, so we know they are a But a youthful XI showed signs of life in
and AC Milan forward Rafael Leao. A largely impressive display was blighted by very good team. Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Germany and they took
CHELSEA andTottenham are set to rival Gianluca Mancini’s 61st-minute own goal which “At international level, all matches are that momentum to Cesena, frequently playing
each other for the signature of 27-year- gave the match a scoreline that flattered difficult. We also proved that we can battle with the style and verve which characterised
old Inter Milan defender Milan Skriniar, Hungary, led by coach Mancini’s former together and that’s a good sign. Mancini’s team before the Euro.
who represents Slovakia at international Sampdoria teammate Marco Rossi. “We had many opportunities to score the Hungary coach Marco Rossi, who saw his side
level. The European champions, who are trying to third and fourth goals – we did not do it but we beaten for only the second time in their last 11
TOTTENHAM have opened discussions rebuild after failing to qualify for a second still did well at defending our lead.” Nations League matches, said: “We lost but we
with Manchester United and England for- straight World Cup, now travel to Mancini selected a host of players who played must be aware of who we are.
ward Marcus Rashford, 24, over a move to Wolverhampton to face bottom side England on little or no role in Italy’s triumph at Euro 2020, “We cannot think of coming here to win or to
north London. Sunday (2.45am Malaysian time) before taking the glow of which has dimmed after they were draw easily, Italy are the champions of Europe
on Germany in Monchengladbach three days dumped out of this year’s World Cup in Qatar by and a team made up of almost all players who
later. North Macedonia in March. play in Serie A.” – AFP/Agencies

ARSENAL are confident they can sign
Leicester and Belgium midfielderYouri
Tielemans with no Champions League-
qualified club interested in the 25-year-
old.

EVERTON have earmarked Tottenham and
England midfielder Harry Winks, 26, as a
possible summer signing.

WEST HAM sent scouts to watch Australia Australia’s Mathew
Denmark and Brentford midfielder coach wants Leckie (left) and UAE’s
Christian Eriksen, 30, plus his interna- more after Khalifa al-Hammadi vie
tional teammate, Atalanta rightback WC playoff for the ball during the
Joakim Maehle, 25, in Nations League victory World Cup 2022
action onTuesday with a view to a playoff match
double transfer. yesterday. – AFPPIX
LEEDS are set to announce the signing of
24-year-old Danish rightback Rasmus
Kristensen from Red Bull Salzburg.
MANCHESTER UNITED and Newcastle
are reportedly the two teams closest to
signing 22-year-old Benfica and
Uruguay striker Darwin Nunez.

RESULTS

WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS AUSTRALIA coach Graham Arnold warned cohesion with our play and after that game
UAE 1 (Canedo 57) Australia 2 (Irvine 53, his team they must improve to beat Peru I expect we will be even better against Peru.
Hrustic 84). and make it to a fifth straight World Cup
UEFA NATIONS LEAGUE after Ajdin Hrustic fired a late winner in a “My focus has been on our defence
League A, Group 3: Germany 1 (Hofmann nerve-wracking 2-1 playoff victory over because we have been sloppy, conceding
50) England 1 (Kane 88-pen), Italy 2 (Barella United Arab Emirates in Doha. goals in the last couple of (FIFA) windows.
30, Pellegrini 45) Hungary 1 (Mancini 61-og). We could have scored more, but at the
League B, Group 3: Finland 2 (Pohjanpalo The Eintracht Frankfurt midfielder’s same time there are things that we need to
31, 38) Montenegro 0, Bosnia Herzego- deflected volley in the 84th minute decided tidy up as well defensively to make it
vina 1 (Prevljak 68) Romania 0. the feverish Asian playoff yesterday in the tougher.”
League C, Group 1: Faroe Islands 0 Ahmad bin Ali Stadium that will host seven
Luxembourg 1 (Rodrigues 74), Lithuania 0 games in the World Cup finals in November. Attacking midfielder Jackson Irvine put
Turkey 6 (Sinik 2, 14, Dursun 56-pen, 81, Australia ahead after the break but Caio
Akgun 89, Dervisoglu 90+1). Australia will take on a dangerous Peru Canedo blasted home the equaliser four
AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS side in the same stadium in a do-or-die minutes later.
Group B: Eswatini 1 Burkina Faso 3, Cape clash on June 13 in their quest to qualify for
Verde 2 Togo 0. the finals and Arnold said he expected The game seemed destined for extra-
Group H: Zambia 2 Comoros 1. more from his players. time when Hrustic’s left-footed volley took a
Group L: Rwanda 0 Senegal 1. big deflection to find the net.
“We need to improve more. I expect
another big improvement after this game,” “We conceded a goal and we shouldn’t
he said. have,” said Hrustic.

“Obviously one game at a time and I “But we kept going, kept fighting and
thought the UAE put in a very good we took our chance, and the goal for
performance, a tight game, but we have Australia was for all the boys, for the staff,
had good preparation… there was more because we have been through a lot and it
hasn’t been easy.” – AFP

Liverpool’s Mane spares Senegal blushes against Rwanda

SADIO MANE slotted home a penalty seven the Ivory Coast continued. Eswatini, who had held Togo away at the
minutes into stoppage time to hand reigning Kings Kangwa slotted home a dramatic weekend in their opening Group B match,
African champions Senegal a narrow 1-0 win went ahead after 64 minutes in
over Rwanda at home in their Africa Cup of curling free kick two minutes from time to Johannesburg against Burkina Faso but then
Nations qualifier yesterday. hand Zambia a narrow 2-1 win over the tiny saw their work undone in the space of six
Comoros Islands in Lusaka in Group H. minutes when 20-year-old Dango Ouattara
Senegal fielded a full-strength side, with scored twice for the Burkinabe as they went
Mane leading the attack, but had to wait until Zambia found themselves a goal down on to win 3-1
a minute before the final whistle to secure after 13 minutes when a defensive mix-up
the win over the 136th-ranked team in their allowed the Red Star Belgrade striker El In the same group, striker Julio Tavares put
Group L clash at Dakar’s new stadium. Fardou Ben Mohamed to snap up the loose the Cape Verde Islands ahead early in their
ball and strike firmly into the net. game against Togo and victory in Praia was
There were also wins for Burkina Faso, the made sure in stoppage time by midfielder
Cape Verde Islands and Zambia as the Zambia captain Enock Mwepu equalised Jamiro Monteiro. – Reuters
qualifying competition for the 2023 finals in just before halftime before Kangwa won the
game.

THURSDAY • JUNE 9, 2022 QUOTE OF THE DAY

We need to improve more. I expect
another big improvement after this game.
Obviously one game at a time and I thought the UAE
put in a very good performance, a tight game, but
we have had good preparation… there was more
cohesion with our play. “

Australia coach Graham Arnold

█ MIGUEL DELANEY goalscorers, passing Bobby Charlton’s total of
49.
WHILE Gareth Southgate
talked about what he learned, “It’s a really nice feeling,” Kane told
Hansi Flick just said what he Channel Four.
saw.
“I had a couple of early chances and
thought it could be one of those days.”
“England is a great football nation, and the “It’s good to get the goal and it’s just a
Premier League is the best league in the shame we didn’t nick it in the end,” added
world,” the German manager began after his Kane, who had earlier been denied by a
side’s 1-1 draw in Munich yesterday. superb Manuel Neuer save.
“But we put the opponent on the back Southgate said he was pleased with his
foot. We forced them to play long. We exerted side’s overall performance, highlighting just
a lot of pressure on their possession.” how difficult it is to earn a result away from
Germany, it was implied, didn’t have to home against one of the world’s greatest
suffer any of that. Flick then made it explicit: teams.
“The way we played today is exactly how we “I was pleased with the level of the
want to play football.” performance because this type of fixture
Flick could have been talking about the challenges everything – technical, tactical,
Kane to
the rescue
England still searching for clear identity
after draw against Germany high press, the high line and the intensity of physical, psychological,” he said.
the attack, but it is really something that goes “The players have had to give absolutely
Harry Kane celebrates scoring deeper than that. So does the statement.
England’s equaliser during everything to get a result from the game.
yesterday’s Nations League Group C Flick is able to talk about how Germany “I thought in the first half we were okay.
match against Germany at the Allianz play exactly as they want to play football
Arena in Munich. – REUTERSPIX because he has such a clear idea of it. He has We looked at moments like we could cause
an identity, that he has managed to impose problems, but the quality of our passing in
on this team impressively quickly. various phases of the game wasn’t at the level
it needed to be.
It is very occasionally clear – mostly, in
games like this – that is still one of a few “Second half we were a little bit too passive
elements missing from Southgate’s side. in that period where we conceded, but the
response to that was fantastic.
England have clear football principles, but
they don’t have that same underlying “I think we created quality chances, and I
philosophy of play. think we deserved something from the game
in the end.
It means that, while Germany and a select
few sides always seek to impose their game on “It’s a huge credit to the players that
everyone else, Southgate is always adapting. they’ve shown that mentality, having gone
behind, not to give in and to keep pushing
That is what Flick was getting at in right to the very end.”
Munich. That is why the game felt better for
Germany than it did England despite the 1-1 Germany, who visit Hungary on Saturday,
draw. are a point above them in third as Flick
extended his unbeaten run to 11 games,
Germany broke the deadlock when Jonas dating back to September.
Hofmann fired the hosts ahead at the Allianz
Arena, but skipper Harry Kane levelled from “We played a really good game, but
the spot with two minutes left. weren’t rewarded for the performance,” Flick
told ZDF.
Germany defender Nico Schlotterbeck
stumbled into Kane in the area and the “I’m proud that we pulled off such a
penalty was given after a VAR review. performance,” Flick added. “After the four
(Nations League) games we make a
The Tottenham striker moved into conclusion and see how far we are.
outright second – just three behind Wayne September will then be the month for fine-
Rooney – on England’s list of all-time leading tuning.” – The Independent/AFP/ Agencies

Tuchel set to take leading role in Chelsea’s transfer dealings

CHELSEA owner Todd Boehly is set to give leading roles in making decisions over incomings officially begin tomorrow. the league title] and you could see that we could
Thomas Tuchel the lead on the club’s transfer and outgoings. He recently admitted that it has been difficult not over the long run.
business in a move designed to replicate the
models in place at Liverpool and Manchester City, Chelsea’s new owners are said to be convinced to lay down his plans in advance due to the “The key thing for me is we keep the mentality
according to reports. that handing Tuchel a similar influence to that financial sanctions that were imposed on in the building and in the club, the competitive
enjoyed by Guardiola and Klopp at their Abramovich amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine mentality that was installed over a decade, and
The Blues will be hoping to oversee a fruitful respective clubs will help the Blues to close the earlier this year. hopefully we can find our way through.”
summer recruitment drive over the coming weeks gap at the top of the Premier League in the near
and months in order to prepare for a renewed future. “I don’t have the solutions right now but we There could be huge decisions for Tuchel to
Premier League title challenge at the very next will try to stay positive about it,” said Tuchel when make this summer, with reports claiming Boehly
time of asking. Tuchel has reportedly been given assurances quizzed on whether his hands were tied as a result will speak with Tuchel this week to verify Romelu
that Boehly will do everything in his power to of the restrictions at Chelsea, which have since Lukaku’s temporary departure from Stamford
Boehly is thought to be fully committed to deliver the German manager’s preferred strategy been lifted. Bridge.
keeping Tuchel at Chelsea for the time being, with rather than imposing his own plans for the market.
the west Londoners now widely expected to move “It can be complex enough if you lose a player According to reports, Lukaku is open to taking
away from the hire-and-fire strategy of years gone The Chelsea boss is still working closely with like Toni (Rudiger) and maybe lose another player a pay cut of £3 million (RM17m) a year to help seal
by. director Marina Granovskaia and technical and like Andreas (Christensen) with their quality and a return on loan to Inter Milan, following a dismal
performance advisor Petr Cech at present but is both of them for free. first season back in the Premier League after his
The American billionaire has already promised expected to have the biggest influence over the £97.5m move from last season’s runners-up in
Tuchel that he will have the loudest voice when it club’s transfer dealings over the course of this “It’s demanding enough nowadays in football Serie A.
comes to dictating the club’s transfer policy over summer and beyond. to lose this kind of quality in a back three even if
the next few windows, according to The Telegraph. everything else stays in place so it can be a very The 29-year-old striker has four years left on his
Other reports have claimed that Tuchel will be demanding summer. contract at Stamford Bridge but he has made it
It is said that Boehly is attempting to replicate given an eye-watering budget of £200 million clear he would be interested in returning to Italy
the successful models in place at Liverpool and (RM1.12b) to spend as he sees fit in the “I want to be positive about it and want to to play for his former side. – Express Newspapers/
City, where Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola take upcoming summer window, which is set to speak about the things we can influence. It will Agencies
not be easy because we wanted to compete [for

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