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TELLING IT AS IT IS page Vital for nation to page Far-reaching

2 embrace IR4.0, 3 blight of
says expert climate change

ON MONDAY JULY 25, 2022 TANTALISING TILAPIA ... Mohamad Zuhaidi

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have become a hit with local residents as well as people from
outstation, not only for its large size but also its sweet and
non-fishy taste. – MASRY CHE ANI/THESUN

Mob justice
█ BY SIVAA TANGAI RAJU
[email protected] oThose who take law into their own hands
can be charged under Section 324 of the
PETALING JAYA: Law and order are Penal Code for causing grievous hurt
important to protect the public at
large. It is not for the people to Penal Code and be prosecuted for causing possibly ensure fairness,” she said.
take it upon themselves to pursue harm to another person, in pursuit of swift Alliance for Safe Community
mob justice, said a lawyer and a social justice. chairman Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye
activist. advises the public not to take over the
“Even when the public exercise their authorities’ job when crimes happen as
They were commenting on an incident citizen’s right to arrest under the CPC, it they do not have the power to punish
on Friday, in which a group of “friends” set must be with reasonable force against suspects.
fire to a 15-year-old boy’s neck and body someone for self-defence purposes. For Lee also said the police department
after accusing him of stealing RM100 in instance, when facing an imminent threat and non-governmental organisations
Kemaman, Terengganu. to body or properties, to prevent or subdue (NGO) should conduct more talks to
an attack.” educate the public on their rights so that
The incident has caused much the public will know what to do when a
consternation, especially since it was not Kokila said public direct involvement in crime occurs.
the first vigilante incident to occur in the punishing a suspect cannot be justified “Don’t ever take the law into your
country. since the process requires the cooperation own hands and commit acts of violence.
of the police and judicial bodies to This is something that has been going on
Lawyer Kokila Vaani Vadiveloo said conduct a fair investigation and prove for too long. They (the public) can catch a
people who execute mob justice can be guilt. suspect and lodge a police report. The
punished under Section 324 of the Penal police have the mandate to
Code for causing grievous hurt, which She said taking the law into their own investigate whether the
provides for a prison sentence of up to hands and dealing with the alleged accusation is true or Turn to
three years or a fine, or caning, or any two perpetrators will also result in a mockery of otherwise, so leave it to
of the punishments. the justice system. them. They are the experts —

She said the public can only exercise “A crowd of people who take the law page 3
their citizen’s right to arrest a suspect into their own hands act as judge, jury and
under Section 27 of the Criminal executors. Punishing a suspect or an in such matters.”
Procedure Code (CPC) when an offence alleged offender on the spot cannot
occurs, and they must immediately hand
the suspect to the police instead of causing
injuries to the detainee.

“So, those who take the law into their
own hands can be punished under the

2 theSUN ON MONDAY | JULY 25, 2022 ‘Vital for nation to embrace
NEWS WITHOUT BORDERS Industrial Revolution 4.0’

Move to promote █ BY SURAYA ALI o Businesses adopting new technologies or vendors.”
STEM through [email protected] will prosper, while others will struggle to Mazlan added that there was
fun activities PETALING JAYA: Malaysia has to compete using obsolete tools and processes, still a big gap in the infrastructure
quickly embrace new technologies says expert to support new technologies in IR
KOTA BARU: The Science, Technology and offered by Industrial Revolution 4.0 such as IoT, Big Data Analytics,
Innovation Ministry held various fun 4.0 (IR4.0) if the country is to Augmented Reality/Virtual
activities and games during the Malaysian remain competitive and not be left Reality, Artificial Intelligence and
Family Aspirations Tour to promote interest behind. Blockchain.
in science, technology and mathematics “During the peak period of the
(STEM), especially among students. Favoriot Sdn Bhd chief journey as early as 2015 when we adopting IR 4.0, and it was Covid-19 pandemic when
executive officer and co-founder launched the National Internet of discovered to be between IR2.5 Malaysia imposed movement
The ministry’s strategic planning Dr Mazlan Abbas, who is also an Things (IoT) Strategic Framework. and IR2.7 only. control orders, access to the
division assistant secretary Normala Alias adjunct professor at University But it was a slow start due to the internet and broadband speeds
said a popular activity among visitors is the Technology Malaysia, said the lack of awareness and He said between 2015-2018, the were still insufficient in
metal wire puzzle, which requires players to emergence of all new technologies understanding of IoT’s impact.” industry saw a significant talent many areas.
separate two pieces of metal that are joined will significantly impact the way Mazlan added that the gap because we did not realise the “This impeded the digital
together without using force or physical people work and play. framework did not translate into importance of IR4.0 technologies transformation process for IR4.0
strength. actual action plans, and this and their impact on businesses because the prerequisites for it are
He said businesses and slowed down the transformation and our lives. internet and digitalisation. For that
“We also have a topology-related game organisations that are agile and journey. reason, Malaysia launched the
that requires players to remove rope loops take the risk of embracing IR4.0 “However, in 2018 when “Thus, during this phase, Malaysia Digital Economy
from a metal casing without cutting or will lead the pack, while others will Malaysia launched the Readiness industry advisers played a Blueprint in February last year.”
breaking the rope,” she said at the ministry’s struggle to compete with old and Assessment Intervention significant role in providing advice He said the country also moved
booth at the Sultan Muhammad IV Stadium obsolete tools and processes. Programme and the Malaysia to universities to refresh their forward its response to calls for
yesterday. National Policy on Industry 4.0, it content and ensure that it caters to digital transformation of the
“It is important to quickly started to gain momentum. But we the needs of the industry.” manufacturing sector and its
She said visitors from all walks of life embrace the new technologies have still not reached the maturity related services to other vital
were interested in participating in the solar offered by IR4.0 by identifying level that the nation requires.” Mazlan said almost all sectors such as tourism, finance,
robots building activity, similar to Lego which business requires which Mazlan said several surveys universities, polytechnics and utilities, education, agriculture
building games. technology as a solution. were conducted to understand the colleges have now begun and transportation with the
readiness level of Malaysian small introducing this new topic in their launch of the National 4IR Policy
Normala said if they succeeded in “Our local technology players and medium enterprises in courses. in 2021.
building the robots, they are allowed to take are ready to provide the solutions,
them home. but many businesses are still slow “The responsibility for IR4.0
to adopt IR4.0. transformation cannot depend
“For the tour, we brought 50 sets of robot solely on technology providers
kits and only one is still available as the rest “Malaysia started the IR4.0
of the robots have been successfully built
and taken home by visitors.”

She added that the ministry expects
about 6,000 people to visit its booth during
the three-day tour, which started on Friday.

Nik Amani Hanani Nik Abdul Hadi, 20
from Wakaf Che Yeh said she was surprised
that the ministry’s booth had many fun
games for visitors to try.

She said she was excited when she
managed to solve the metal wire puzzle.

The nursing student said she hoped the
event would be held more often so that
people could get greater exposure to
science, technology and mathematics
related activities. – Bernama

Four focus points
to ensure food
security

KOTA KINABALU: Four main dimensions GOOD JOB ... Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin gestures approvingly during the closing ceremony of an exhibition featuring police armoured
will help ensure national food security can vehicles at Batu Kurau in Perak yesterday. – BERNAMAPIX
be assured for a long time, said Agriculture
and Food Industry Minister Datuk Seri Dr
Ronald Kiandee.

He said the dimensions are availability,
consumer reach, food stability and
sustainability.

“Efforts to maintain food security is a
continuous process, and we have the
capability to produce the food our country
needs.

“We only need to import products we
don’t produce (or those that are
insufficient).

“This is why ministries and agencies are
using various methods to boost the level of
self-sustainablity of food products,” he said
after officiating at the Street Attack
programme yesterday.

Ronald said one such ongoing effort is
the ministry’s attempt to reduce the
country’s dependence on foreign rice
imports of 30%.

He said food supply in the country is
stable and various efforts under the
National Agrofood Policy 2.0 are being
taken to ensure the availability of food
items. – Bernama

Johor ahead in performance-based road concessions: MB

JOHOR BARU: Johor is a pioneer in better quality roads. Expressway, which is being upgraded matriculation college to the Tangkak north-south highway, at an expense
performance-based road concession “The federal government has also from four to six lanes from Bandar industrial area on Jalan Muar- of RM250 million.
contracts, having signed deals Seri Alam Taman Rinting to Pasir Tangkak-Segamat is being upgraded
estimated at RM601 million, said channelled an allocation of Gudang at a cost of RM155 million. at a cost of RM269 million.” Onn Hafiz said the Kota Tinggi
Mentri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghaz. RM126.23 million this year for the He added that an RM129.2 million bypass bridge is also being upgraded
maintenance of federal roads in the directional ramp at the Senai Desaru He said the construction of at a cost of RM126.4 million, and road
He said this holistic approach is a state,” he said on Facebook yesterday. Expressway-Bandar Penawar median openings, U-turns and repairs and upgrading works in front
more quantifiable key performance intersection is under construction. related works are in progress from of the Sultanah Aminah Hospital
measure for services delivered by Onn Hafiz said the Works Ministry “The bypass from the Parit Sempadan, Batu Pahat (Section costing RM800,000 are also being
companies appointed, to ensure has approved several road projects in 21) until the bridge across the carried out. – Bernama
the state, including the Pasir Gudang

RACE OF CHAMPS ... Some of the 1,475 participants of the 3theSUN ON MONDAY | JULY 25, 2022
Ironman 70.3 Desaru Coast triathlon yesterday beginning the first NEWS WITHOUT BORDERS
section of a 1.9km swim, that was followed by a 90km bicycle
route and a 21.1km run to the finish line. – BERNAMAPIX Cops must act fast
to prevent lynching
Far reaching blight of
climate change “Also, the Penal Code is very clear about
the charges the police can bring against a
o Expert: Rising sea temperatures, acidity will adversely Kwong also said higher sea temperatures
affect natural systems, food supply and economic well-being was a major cause of coral bleaching and detainee. They also have the
damage to reef ecosystems around the globe. manpower to investigate an
█ BY SHIVANI SUPRAMANI scientific discoveries,” Kwong said.
[email protected] “Unfortunately, the situation varies with “Studies suggest that 60% of coral reefs could From alleged crime. It is their job,
PETALING JAYA: The seas of Southeast Asia are be lost by 2030 and that increased acidification front and not that of the public,
home to some of the world’s most diverse third-world countries, since they have basic of oceans due to higher levels of atmospheric page to enforce the law. If a
ecosystems and resources that support technologies. Our country will be challenged by carbon dioxide may contribute to this.
the livelihoods and well-being of millions global warming, which will affect the balance of person is found guilty in a
of people. ecological and socio-economic processes. Of “Coral reefs provide a permanent habitat for court, the judge will prescribe
particular interest are people who depend on many important fish species and are vital to the the punishment,” he said.
However, climate change is threatening to fishing.” juvenile stages or food supply of many others. The public need to be educated about
cause detrimental effects that will bring Apart from providing direct benefits to fisheries, what they are supposed to do when
uncertain consequences for humanity and He said the fishing sector is vital as a coral reefs attract tourists and protect exercising a citizen’s arrest because they
natural systems in the region. continuous food source and with efforts from shorelines,” he said. seem to think there is nothing wrong with
the Fisheries Department and Fisheries having “an eye for an eye” and “a tooth for
Marine research expert Kwong Kok Onn said Development Authority, many useful activities “Higher and more intense temperatures a tooth” attitude.
the effects of global warming have been noted have been executed for the fishing industry and injure corals and result in considerable He said it is very important that civil
by scientists for some time and have turned into its players, but challenges still exist. bleaching and lowering future regrowth. A society and NGO give talks to the public
a global issue. reduction in the pH level is also changing the and educate them on such matters.
“People living in the coastal zone are often carbonate chemistry, reducing reef sizes and “Let them know what to do when such
“Worldwide, temperatures are expected to poor and landless, with limited access to destroying the infrastructure of the corals. situations arise. At the same time, when a
be higher by 1.5°C and 4.5°C within the next 100 services and hence vulnerable to any impact on crime occurs, the police must act swiftly to
years. Studies are recording predicted higher natural resources. For many coastal “Coral destruction within Southeast Asia arrest and charge the offenders. Otherwise,
ocean temperature, increasing sea levels, a drop communities in reef areas, fishing activities are endangers related food chains, making the the public will act as vigilantes and take
in sea pH levels, higher rainfall and altered sea the sole source of income. organisms reliant on these vulnerable, and matters into their own hands,” he said.
currents,” he told theSun. threatening local food supply and inshore
“In Southeast Asia, small-scale fishermen security, and is likely to damage the billion- RM12,000 unclaimed
Additionally, global warming is noted to be provide around half of what is needed for dollar tourism industry.” money surprise
causing monetary problems, lowering life human consumption and they are also
expectancy and health. particularly vulnerable to climate change Additionally, the Intergovernmental Panel KOTA BARU: A visitor to the Kelantan
impacts. Other sectors reliant on wild capture on Climate Change found that the world’s Keluarga Malaysia Aspirations Tour here
“For unestablished areas, the impact of and farming may be similarly affected,” he said, oceans are warming, acidifying and was shocked to discover that he had
global warming can detrimentally affect the adding that it is recommended fishermen in deoxygenating, leading to shifts in the unclaimed money amounting to
social, economic and health of people. First- Malaysia be socially and economically geographical range of many marine species, RM12,000.
world nations are relatively more equipped to prepared so that they can face the impact of and these changes are expected to accelerate
deal with global warming, using the latest climate change. this century. Head of the Unclaimed Money Unit at
the Kelantan Accountant-General’s
“The impact of climate change on the Department Nur Anis Sahibudin said it
Southeast Asian marine environment is came as a surprise after the visitor checked
therefore of major social, economic, and his unclaimed money status at a counter
ecological concern,” Kwong added. set up at the event.

Do not discuss seat allocation, BN leaders told “As of (Saturday), 1,273 people came to
check their status at our counter. Most of
ALOR STAR: Barisan Nasional (BN) deputy will present our strategy and from there, we will Sabri Yaakob. them were surprised because they did not
chairman Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan wants look at it overall,” he said after a meeting the Meanwhile, Mohamad, who is also Umno know they had unclaimed monies,” she
all component party leaders of the coalition at Kedah BN election machinery on Saturday. said, adding that the public could also
the divisional and state levels not to discuss deputy president, said the party has written to check their unclaimed money via the
issues concerning seat distribution for the 15th Mohamad expressed confidence that once the Registrar of Societies regarding the eGUMIS portal.
general election. the matter has been decided at the highest application to amend the party’s constitution
level, state and division leaders would accept and hoped that a decision can be made by July Mohamad Amsyari Mohamad Suhaimi,
He said the matter should be left to leaders the decision. 31, at the latest. 40, said he knew about the unclaimed
at the highest level and the BN political bureau money but did not have time to check.
in order to maintain harmony and avoid He said the position of seats between “Give us a ‘yes’ or ‘no.’ We need to be ready,
uneasy situations in the coalition. parties in BN remains status quo and BN because our tenure as party office-bearers “I checked earlier and found I have
leaders at the highest level have also not expires at the end of the year. more than RM500 in unclaimed money.
“I have already said in the BN meeting (on discussed the matter. Maybe it was from when I was studying. It
Saturday) that matters concerning the “If there is a need for party elections, we has been so long I can’t remember at all.
distribution of seats should not be discussed He added that at the moment, BN was have to hold meetings ... 22,000 branches and
first, it should be left to the presidents of the collecting information on preparations at the 191 divisions is not an easy task. We do not “It’s good to have this kind of service at
parties and the BN political bureau. (Later), we state and division level, after which a report will want the matter to prolong and risk (party) the event,” he said.
be handed to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail dissolution,” he said. – Bernama
The Kelantan Tour, which started last
Friday at the Sultan Muhammad IV
Stadium, ended yesterday. – Bernama

BN convention to
draw up GE15 plans

KUALA SELANGOR: The Selangor Barisan
Nasional (BN) convention on July 31 would
serve as a platform to find a formula to
wrest control of the state.

Selangor BN chairman Tan Sri Noh
Omar said it would be the arena for the
component parties to come up with a
resolution to achieve success in the 15th
general election (GE15).

“Our machinery in Selangor is ready, we
want to further strengthen the existing
machinery in the state,” he said after
launching the Community Development
Department Parenting Skills Workshop for
the Tanjong Karang parliamentary
constituency at the Selangor Technical
Skills Development Centre yesterday.

The one-day convention is scheduled to
be held at the Setia City Convention Centre
in Shah Alam.

Noh, who is also the Entrepreneur
Development and Cooperatives minister,
said a total of 500 members from BN
component parties in every parliamentary
seat in the state are expected to attend the
event, during which a panel comprising
economic figures from various races will
hold a political and economic forum.
– Bernama

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‘Adopt hygiene measures Kuala S’gor
to curb monkeypox infection’ aims to boost
SPM ranking
o Maintain Covid protocols, panic about getting infected, it is important to monkeypox infections occurring here was just a
avoid physical contact with observe high personal hygiene practices. matter of time. █ BY SURAYA ALI
those showing lesions, crusts [email protected]
or rashes: Virologist “It is not as contagious as Covid-19. “I would say the damage would be minimal
Monkeypox mainly spreads from person to because WHO said earlier this week that KUALA SELANGOR: The Kuala Selangor
█ BY MUHAMMAD YUSRY person through direct contact with the outside of Africa, 99% of all reported district education office aims to improve the
[email protected] infectious rash, scabs or body fluids and monkeypox cases involved men and of those, 2023 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) results,
PETALING JAYA: The public are advised to respiratory secretions during intimate physical 98% were linked to those who have had sex with after being ranked fifth in the state, which
maintain Covid-19 health and social distancing contact, such as kissing, cuddling or having other men. was its best achievement yet.
protocols to prevent monkeypox infection, said sexual intercourse.”
virologist Assoc Prof Dr Chee Hui Yee. “Still, the disease can infect anyone in close, District education officer Mohd Azuan
She said monkeypox can also be contracted physical contact with a monkeypox patient, Mohd Nawawi said in 2021, the overall
She was commenting on a statement by by touching clothing or items that have come regardless of their sexual orientation. So, achievement saw an increase of 0.03%.
World Health Organisation (WHO) chief Tedros into contact with the infectious rash or body Malaysians must discard the belief that the
Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Saturday, in which fluids of an infected person, adding that disease is spread only through homosexual sex, “We scored a 4.84-grade point average
he declared the monkeypox outbreak a global pregnant women can infect their unborn babies which is untrue. (GPA) in the 2021 SPM results compared
health emergency, its highest alert level for through the placenta. with 4.87 in 2020,” he said, adding that the
a disease. “The authorities have vast experience overall pass rate also increased by 0.59%
“It is also possible for people to be infected dealing with Covid-19, so they know what to do. from 87.15% in 2020.
Chee said while Malaysians do not need to with monkeypox from animals, either by being Always be vigilant but do not panic. Just follow
scratched or bitten by rats, primates or squirrels strict hygiene and social distancing protocols “Another thing that makes us proud in
for instance. One could also be infected through and we will all be safe,” Chee said. Kuala Selangor is that two special needs SPM
preparing or eating meat or parts from an candidates, one who is hearing impaired
infected animal.” She also warned the public not to share and the other physically impaired, achieved
clothing or utensils with strangers. 8As in SPM 2021.
Chee said as Malaysia has reopened its
borders after entering the transition to the “Avoid having close contact with someone if “They were among the best candidates in
endemic phase of Covid-19 on April 1, cases of you notice that they have lesions, rashes or Selangor in the special needs category.”
crusts on their skin.”
Technical and vocational subjects also
The Kumpulan Sirat Maharaja from saw major improvements, and Mohd Azuan
Bachok in Kelantan performing during said his office attributed this to the Online
the event yesterday. – BERNAMAPIX Tuition Programme conducted in
collaboration with Mahir Tutor Centre
Cultural shows well received at Keluarga M’sia event providing technical support for teachers in
the district during online classes.
KOTA BARU: Three performances featuring Universiti Malaysia Terengganu food opportunity to learn and allows those involved
Dhol drums, silat Jawi and the Tok Dalang technology student Nik Nazatul Adani in the arts to generate interest in their The programme, that was fully sponsored
Dollah Baju Merah shadow theatre were the N.Afzainizan, 22, said he was happy to have disciplines,” Fan said. by Tanjong Karang member of Parliament
highlight at the second day of the Riuh x learnt how to play the Dhol drums. Tan Sri Noh Omar, helped students in the
Aspirasi Keluarga Malaysia roadshow at She added that she was also happy to have district to continue their studies despite not
Gelanggang Seni yesterday. “We got to watch traditional arts been able to bring the Sri Warisan Pusaka being able to attend physical classes due to
performances like the Dhol drums and I feel shadow theatre troupe founded by Abdullah Covid-19 restrictions at the time.
Akademi Seni Budaya dan Warisan such programmes are great because people Ibrahim (Tok Dalang Dollah Baju Merah), who
Kebangsaan student Ethel Deidre Daniel, 23, from all races can learn these arts together.” was the legendary Tok Dalang Legenda in “All students were provided with an ID
from Sabah, said she was excited to learn more the state. and password to attend the Online Tutor
about the art of silat Jawi. The arts programme was organised by Programme,” Mohd Azuan said, adding that
cultural organisation Pusaka creative director “For the performance, we showcased Tok his office also implemented several value-
“I have a basic understanding of silat in Pauline Fan, with the assistance of the Cultural Dalang Nawi, a student of Tok Dalang Dollah added programmes to further strengthen the
Sabah, but today I learnt silat Jawi has other Economy Development Agency, and aimed at Baju Merah who retained the traditional SPM achievement.
movements and makes my silat movements highlighting Kelantanese arts. concept as was taught by his mentor,” she said.
more versatile.” – Bernama “Among them were the Kunjung Kasih
“Such events provide visitors with the school programmes that have the potential
to improve grades. There is also the Visit
No deaths from respiratory infection outbreaks in Perak Help Programme for five schools.”

IPOH: Forty-eight Upper Respiratory Tract Akmal Kamarudin said of that number, 40 other facilities. As of July 21, forty-four of the He said the district education office will
Infection (Urti) outbreaks were reported in involved secondary schools. outbreaks have ended while four involving continue the Online Tuition Programme for
Perak from January until last Thursday. secondary schools were still active.” students who are within good internet
“This was followed by one outbreak each in coverage while those with poor internet
State Health, Environment, Science and a primary school, pre-school, madrasah and an Mohd Akmal added that no deaths related to connections will have printed modules.
Green Technology Committee chairman Mohd industrial training centre and the other four in the outbreaks have been reported. – Bernama
“This is among the added value (steps)
that we are providing as a measure to
improve their performance.”

Mohd Azuan also said for primary
schools, the district education office has
various programmes and technical
assistance.

“Most primary schools have also taken
the initiative to strengthen their curriculum.
We are confident that through the planning
and cooperation of all parties and financial
contributions from the leadership, there will
be improvements in the performance of
students in primary and secondary schools,
especially in SPM 2022.”

High achievement
for M’sian climber

KUALA LUMPUR: National solo climber T.
Ravichandran, who is also a person with
disabilities (PwD), has become the first
Malaysian to raise the Jalur Gemilang at the
summit of the world’s second highest
mountain, K2 in Pakistan.

The 57-year-old, with five other world-
class solo climbers accompanied by five
sherpas (mountain guides), conquered
the 8,611m K2 at 10.50am local time
last Friday.

Ravichandran said his success was a gift
to Malaysia in conjunction with the
upcoming National Day celebration on
Aug 31.

“Love for the country, living in peace and
harmony, these are the keys to unity instilled
in me that proved to be a source of strength
for me in facing the difficulties throughout
the climb,” he said. – Bernama

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6,000 sign up for EPF Ministry seizes
insurance in first week 1,944kg of
subsidised
cooking oil

PUTRAJAYA: The Selangor
branch of the Domestic Trade
oPremiums on i-Lindung packages made him feel more at ease as the Protection Plan is another and Consumer Affairs Ministry
more affordable than conventional knowledge that his family will benefit milestone for the EPF as it provides seized 1,944kg of subsidised
insurance plans, says agent from insurance coverage gives him an avenue for social protection and cooking oil worth RM4,860 in a
peace of mind. financial security for members raid on a supermarket at Kota
Checks with an Insurance agent should anything unforseen happen. Warisan in Sepang on Friday.
showed that the premiums via EPF’s State enforcement director
i-Lindung are a lot more affordable “Protection through insurance Azman Adam said in the 10am
compared with the usual packages and takaful is one of the key raid, several receipts showing
█ BY SURAYA ALI “I purchased medical and life offered to clients. components of financial wellbeing, transaction of the goods were
[email protected] insurance for all my children as it is “Of course, there are benefits and which we highly encourage our also taken from the premises.
PETALING JAYA: Within a week of its cheaper and will help protect them, I downsides to everything. In this case, members to obtain to be protected “The premises owner is
launch on July 12, about 6,000 of the had to put them first before myself.” EPF members and their beneficiaries against financial uncertainties. suspected to have hidden
some 15 million Employees would have to go straight to the packets of the subsidised
Provident Fund (EPF) members had Shahrin, who is a construction insurance provider’s office instead of “The i-Lindung facility is cooking oil from customers,
subscribed to its i-Lindung platform site manager, said he realised the obtaining any explanations to especially beneficial for EPF which is unethical.”
under the Members Protection Plan. importance of having insurance queries from an agent.” members where we work with Azman said based on
cover after the Covid-19 pandemic The agent added the premiums insurance companies and takaful complaints, customers were
About RM2 million in premiums hit, but he could not afford to for the sum insured would change operators to offer the most only allowed to buy the
have so far been collected from the purchase insurance for himself. annually compared with affordable rates to our members.” subsidised cooking oil on the
members, who are allowed to conventional packages offered by condition that they buy other
purchase insurance and takaful However, the father of two said agents where the premiums are fixed. EPF members below 55 years old necessities at the store.
products consisting of life and his priorities are his family’s “However, having the package is with a sufficient balance in Account He advised consumers to
critical illness protection at insurance and his homeowner better than not having any insurance 2 who are registered i-Akaun users channel information on the
affordable rates using funds in their coverage that ensures his home is cover at all and I would recommend are eligible to purchase the misappropriation of controlled
Account 2. protected from unforeseen incidents all eligible members to grab this products under i-Lindung. and subsidised goods by
such as floods and thefts. opportunity to purchase insurance sending a message via
EPF contributor Shahrin for themselves,” he said. Meanwhile, those above 55 WhatsApp to 019-279 4317 or
Saharoodin, 40, said he is happy to “After the EPF announced we EPF chairman Tan Sri Ahmad years can also purchase products 019-848 8000, lodging a report
finally be able to afford life and could purchase insurance using the Badri Mohd Zahir said the Members under i-Lindung provided they are on the e-
critical illness coverage for himself. funds in Account 2, I immediately within the products eligible entry a d u a n @ k p d n h e p . g o v. m y
purchased it.” age and maintain a minimum of
RM100 in their Akaun 55 or Akaun
Shahrin added that the move Emas.

Cops to quiz 30 website, sending an e-mail to
over #Turun rally [email protected],
CORAL BUILDING BLOCKS ... Deputy Agriculture lodging a report on the Ez ADU
KUALA LUMPUR: Police have and Food Industry I Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Hamzah app, contacting the ministry
called 30 individuals in the #Turun (third from right) sinking an artificial reef in the waters hotline at 1-800-886-800 or
protest, including its organisers, to off Pulau Nangka, Malacca yesterday. The concrete contacting the Enforcement
have their statements taken. structure will become a habitat for various types of Command Centre at 03-8882
marine life and increase the density of local fishing 6088. – Bernama
However, Dang Wangi police resources. – BERNAMAPIX
chief ACP Noor Dellhan Yahaya
said the identity of the individuals Fire destroys
would only be disclosed after they 33 huts at
have given their statements to the tahfiz school
police.
KUANTAN: Approximately 33
“We will complete our wooden huts at the Madrasah
investigation before any further Al-Imaniyah tahfiz school in
action is taken.” Kampung Darat on Jalan
Sungai Ular were destroyed in a
On Saturday, it was reported fire early yesterday.
that the police had opened an However, no casualties were
investigation paper in reported as all of the occupants
connection with the #Turun were on a school break.
protest in front of the Sogo Pahang Fire and Rescue
shopping mall here on Saturday Department operations
under Section 9(5) of the assistant director Ismail Abdul
Peaceful Assembly Act 2012. Ghani said they received a
distress call at 9.39am, adding
About 100 individuals holding that 16 firefighters and three
placards and banners gathered
outside the shopping centre at
1.40pm and dispersed by 3pm.
– Bernama

fire engines from Gebeng and
RTD targets errant motorcyclists in latest operation Indera Mahkota Fire and
Rescue Stations rushed to the
scene.
PETALING JAYA: In a move to Expressway between Gombak and out illegal racing and reckless riding, number of summonses were issued “There were 100 wooden
eradicate illegal motorcycle racing Bentong and 12 other locations which can cause accidents and for not possessing a driving licence, huts there that were situated
and reckless riding, the Road identified as “blackspots”. fatalities. The RTD will increase which accounted for 471,665 cases, close to each other, causing the
Transport Department (RTD) has He said the operation, which is surveillance and enforcement followed by riding with an expired fire to spread rather quickly.
launched a large-scale operation being carried out with highway activities to address this issue on all road tax at 313,174 cases and riding “We managed to get the
targeted at motorcyclists nationwide. concessionaire Anih Bhd and police, roads across the country.” without insurance, at 300,000 cases. blaze under control at 10.29am,
would focus on the offences but 33 of the huts were
RTD deputy director-general commonly committed by He said RTD records show that He warned bikers against getting completely destroyed.”
(planning and operations) Aedy Fadly motorcyclists such as not possessing between 2018 and last month, the involved in illegal racing or reckless He added that the cause of
Ramli said yesterday that a driving licence, road tax and motor department has checked 3.7 million riding as stern action will be taken fire and losses incurred have
enforcement on motorcyclists in the insurance. motorcycles and taken action against against them under the Road yet to be determined.
first phase of Ops Lejang will be “We are committed to stamping 1.3 million motorcyclists. Transport Act, including the seizure – Bernama
carried out at the East Coast of their motorcycles.
Aedy Fadly said the highest

Man reported missing last year found drowned

KUANTAN: After 10 months of was reported missing on Oct 30, said The mother of two said she was belonged to my son.” On Saturday, the remains were
wondering what happened to the family was devastated by the contacted by an unknown individual Azmawati said the area where the discovered by an elderly man while
Muhammad Iman Aqmar news but “we finally have answers as on Saturday who informed her that he was carrying out some work near
Dzulkarnain, 24, his family found to what happened to him”. her son had been found, before being body was found was on Muhammad the riverbank at 11.40am.
closure after his remains were found contacted by the police, Bernama Iman’s daily route to work.
in a car that was pulled out of Sungai “I prayed that God would give me reported. Checks on the vehicle’s
Api-Api in Nenasi on Saturday. a sign, and when I found out last She said a post-mortem was registration number found that it was
night, I was relieved; otherwise, every “Police showed me photos of my expected to be carried out today at linked to a report made at Pasir
Azmawati Ab Kadir, 55, the morning I would wake up wondering son’s belongings ... and I confirmed Tengku Ampuan Afzan Hospital and Gudang in Johor by Muhammad
mother of Muhammad Iman, who where my son was.” that the shirt they showed me the remains would be buried at Iman’s family members.
Kampung Pasir Putih in Johor.

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Monkeypox a global emergency: WHO

o Disease has WHO Director-General Tedros Prevention published on July 22. countries, where the disease has Imvanex, developed by Danish
affected 16,800 Adhanom Ghebreyesus at a press Washington welcomed the WHO long been endemic. drugmaker Bavarian Nordic, has
people in 74 countries conference. been approved in the EU since 2013
declaration as “a call to action for the Overall, 98% of infected people for the prevention of smallpox.
GENEVA: The World Health He said a committee of experts world community to stop the spread were gay or bisexual men, and
Organisation (WHO) on Saturday who met on Thursday was unable to of this virus”. around a third were known to have It was also considered a potential
declared the monkeypox outbreak to reach a consensus, so it fell to him to visited sex-on-site venues such as vaccine for monkeypox because of
be a global health emergency – the decide whether to trigger the highest “A coordinated, international sex parties or saunas within the the similarity between the
highest alarm it can sound. alert possible. response is essential to stop the previous month. monkeypox virus and the smallpox
spread of monkeypox, protect virus.
“I have decided that the global “WHO’s assessment is that the communities at greatest risk of Tedros has previously expressed
monkeypox outbreak represents a risk of monkeypox is moderate contracting the disease, and combat concern that stigma and The first symptoms of
public health emergency of globally and in all regions, except in the current outbreak,” said White scapegoating could make the monkeypox are fever, headaches,
international concern,” said the European region where we House global health security and outbreak harder to track. muscle pain and back pain during
assess the risk as high.” biodefence division senior director the course of five days.
Raj Panjabi. The European Union drug
Monkeypox has affected more watchdog on Friday recommended Rashes subsequently appear on
than 16,800 people in 74 countries, A surge in monkeypox infections for approval the use of Imvanex, a the face, palms of hands and soles of
according to a tally by the US has been reported since early May smallpox vaccine, to treat the feet, followed by lesions, spots
Centres for Disease Control and outside West and Central African monkeypox. and finally, scabs. – AFP

Chinese man executed for setting ex-wife on fire Woman run over by
truck gives birth on
BEIJING: A Chinese man has been executed Autonomous Prefecture Intermediate media outlet based in Shanghai, that her sister road before dying
after he was convicted of killing his ex-wife by People’s Court said Tang was executed in suffered domestic abuse at Tang’s hands for
setting her on fire while she was southwestern Sichuan province early on years and decided to divorce him as a result. NEW DELHI: A baby girl was delivered on a
livestreaming. Saturday after the case drew national outrage. road in northern India during an accident
The case drew widespread condemnation which the infant miraculously survived.
Tang Lu set fire to the 30-year-old woman, Lamu shared snippets of her daily life and and outrage across the country over the plight
known online as Lamu, while she was the Sichuan countryside in short videos and women face in abusive marriages. The baby’s mother was crushed by a truck
broadcasting on Douyin – a popular short livestreams shared on Douyin. and died just minutes after she gave birth.
video platform similar to TikTok. Police took the man into custody a few
She was ethnically Tibetan and often wore days after news of the attack spread. The incident occurred near Firozabad city in
She died of her injuries a few weeks later. traditional Tibetan clothing in the videos. Uttar Pradesh state last week when eight-month
The Ngawa Tibetan and Qiang Tang had appealed his death sentence but pregnant Kamini – identified only by her first
Lamu’s sister had told the Paper, an official lost in January. – The Independent name – was travelling to her parents’ house with
her husband on a two-wheeler.
A woman sitting next to her filled
domestic cooking gas cylinders According to the witness accounts quoted by
at a distribution centre in Indian media outlets, the husband, Ramu, lost
Colombo. – REUTERSPIX control of the bike while attempting to move
away from a car coming from the other direction.

The 26-year-old fell on the road anda
speeding truck which was coming from behind
her mowed her down.

The truck driver reportedly fled after hitting
Kamini.

The woman went into labour in a badly
injured state and was forced to deliver the baby
on the road.

She could not survive the injuries and died
within minutes while the baby girl was born
unscathed.

Officials said the infant was sent for medical
examinations and was absolutely fine.

“The newborn is safe and getting required
treatment. The father of the child is also safe,” a
police officer was quoted by The Times of India
newspaper as saying.

He said a complaint will be registered by the
husband and the driver of the truck will be
traced soon. – The Independent

BRIEFS CHINA LAUNCHES SECOND
SPACE STATION MODULE
Sri Lanka president’s office to reopen after crackdown
BEIJING: China yesterday launched the
COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s besieged Troops armed with batons and automatic Western governments, the United Nations second of three modules to its permanent
presidential office will reopen today, police weapons cleared the presidential secretariat and human rights groups have condemned space station, in one of the final missions
said, days after anti-government on Friday morning on the orders of Wickremesinghe for using violence against needed to complete the orbiting outpost by
demonstrators were flushed out in a military Rajapaksa’s successor Ranil Wickremesinghe. unarmed protesters who had announced year’s end. A live feed on state broadcaster
crackdown that triggered international their intention to vacate the site later on CCTV showed the 23-tonne Wentian
condemnation. At least 48 people were wounded and nine Friday. laboratory module launching on the back of
arrested in the operation, during which China’s most powerful rocket, the Long
The colonial-era building was occupied security forces tore down tents set up by Police spokesman Nihal Talduwa said March 5B, at 2.22pm from the Wenchang
earlier this month by protesters angered by protesters outside the complex earlier this protesters were free to continue their Space Launch Centre on the southern island
the island nation’s unprecedented economic year. demonstrations at a designated site near the of Hainan. Space agency staff cheered and
crisis. presidential office. applauded when the Wentian separated
“The office is ready for reopening from from the rocket about 10 minutes after the
Soldiers rescued then-president Gotabaya Monday,” said a police official yesterday, “They can remain at the official protest launch. The launch was“a complete success”,
Rajapaksa from his nearby residence before it adding forensics experts had visited the office site. CCTV reported shortly after. – Reuters
was overrun by an angry crowd the same day, to gather evidence of damage by protesters.
with the leader eventually fleeing to “The government may even open a few JUNTA ‘DISAPPOINTED’ WITH
Singapore and resigning. “The siege of the secretariat, which lasted more places for demonstrators in the city,” UN COURT DECISION
since May 9, has now been lifted.” Talduwa said yesterday. – AFP
YANGON: Myanmar’s military junta on
Saturday expressed disappointment with
the decision of the United Nations’ highest
court to greenlight a landmark case
concerning accusations of genocide against
minority Rohingya. The International Court
of Justice in The Hague on Friday threw out
all of Myanmar’s objections to a case filed by
The Gambia in 2019. The decision paves the
way for full hearings at the court on
allegations over a bloody 2017 crackdown
on the Rohingya by Myanmar. “Myanmar is
disappointed that its preliminary objections
were rejected,” said a statement on the
Foreign Ministry Facebook page. – AFP

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Children watching US swelters under Iran foils attacks
as an employee of record heatwave on ‘sensitive’
Nama Zoo in the sites, spies held
Palestinian enclave oWildfires rage, driven by years without access to air conditioning.
of Gaza City sprays of drought and warming climate Various regions of the globe TEHRAN: Iran’s Intelligence
a lion with water to Ministry announced on Saturday the
help it cool off in personnel worked to evacuate Evidence of global warming have been hit by extreme arrest of agents linked to Israel’s
the scorching residents and protect structures in could be seen elsewhere in the heatwaves in recent months, such Mossad who entered the republic to
summer heat. its path. country, as more than a dozen as Western Europe this month and carry out attacks against “sensitive”
– AFPPIX states were under a heat advisory. India in March to April, incidents sites, state news agency IRNA
WASHINGTON: A California Climate scientist Daniel Swain that scientists said are an reported.
wildfire ripped through thousands tweeted that the fire was “exhibiting A heat emergency is in effect for unmistakable sign of a warming
of acres on Saturday after being consistently extreme behaviour,“ cities up and down the northeast climate. The suspects entered Iran from
sparked a day earlier, as millions of while stunned social media users coast, from Boston to Philadelphia northern Iraq but were arrested
Americans sweltered through posted images of billowing plumes to Washington. Greece yesterday battled three before they could carry out their
scorching heat with already record of smoke that reached thousands of ferocious wildfires across the mission, IRNA said, citing a
temperatures due to climb. feet into the air. The high temperatures have also country, which forced hundreds to statement from the ministry.
caused an increase in emergency evacuate, as higher temperatures
The heatwave encompassing In recent years, California and calls for heat-related illnesses. raised concern over more blazes. “The members of the terrorist
multiple regions has increased the other parts of western US have been organisation work for the Zionist spy
risk of blazes, such as the major Oak ravaged by huge and fast-moving Cities have been forced to open The country is in the grip of a agency Mossad, who were sent to
Fire, which broke out on Friday in wildfires, driven by years of drought cooling stations and increase heatwave that began on Saturday (Iran) to carry out terrorist
California near Yosemite National and a warming climate. outreach to at-risk communities and is expected to last 10 days. operation... against sensitive sites.”
Park, where giant sequoias have such as the homeless and those
been threatened by flames in recent Temperatures were set to rise to The statement did not say how
days. 42°C in some regions. many suspects were arrested or give
their nationalities, nor did it identify
The fire – described as Fires raged in the north, east and the targets of the purported plots.
“explosive” by officials – grew from south of Greece, including on the
about 600 acres to about 11,900 island of Lesbos. – AFP “The members of the network
acres within 24 hours. were in contact with Mossad through
one of Iran’s neighbouring countries
Concentrated in Mariposa ... and intended on carrying
County, it has already destroyed ten unprecedented terrorist activities in
properties and damaged five others, some sensitive locations and
with thousands more threatened. pre-determined targets.”

More than 6,000 people have The suspects entered Iran from
been evacuated, said California Iraq’s Kurdistan region at an
Department of Forestry and Fire unspecified date and “modern
Protection official Hector Vasquez, communication equipment” and
as the fire remained uncontained as “explosive devices” were seized
of Saturday evening. during their arrests, said the
statement.
The department said the fire’s
activity was “extreme”. Iran and Israel have been engaged
in a years-long shadow war, with
The blaze left ashes, gutted Tehran accusing its arch-foe of
vehicles and twisted remains of carrying out sabotage attacks against
properties in its wake, as emergency its nuclear sites and assassinations of
key figures, including scientists.
– AFP

BRIEFS BIDEN LIKELY HAS BA.5
COVID STRAIN
Ukraine prepares to resume grain exports
WASHINGTON: US President Joe
KYIV: Ukraine was pressing ahead broadcaster Suspilne quoted the Ukraine’s military yesterday Reuters was unable to Biden’s Covid symptoms
yesterday with efforts to restart grain Ukrainian military as saying the reported Russian shelling in independently verify the “continue to improve” and he is
exports from Odesa and other Black missiles had not significantly numerous locations in the north, authenticity of the video or the date tolerating treatment well, his
Sea ports after a missile attack that damaged the port. south and east, and again referred to it was filmed. White House physician said on
cast doubt over whether Russia Russian operations paving the way for Saturday, two days after the
would honour a deal aimed at The deal signed by Moscow and an assault on Bakhmut in the Donbas. Turkey’s Defence Ministry said 79-year-old tested positive for
easing global food shortages caused Kyiv was hailed as a diplomatic Russian officials told Ankara that the virus. Biden, who is isolating
by the war. breakthrough that would help curb The strikes on Odesa drew strong Moscow had “nothing to do” with at the White House, completed a
soaring global food prices, but as the condemnation from the United the strikes. second full day of Paxlovid on
President Volodymyr Zelensky war entered its sixth month Nations (UN), the European Union, Friday night, his doctor Kevin
denounced the strikes on Odesa as yesterday, there was no sign of a the US, Britain, Germany and Italy. Two Russian Kalibr missiles hit O’Connor wrote in a
blatant “barbarism” that showed let-up in the fighting. the area of a pumping station at the memorandum to the White
Moscow could not be trusted to On Friday, UN officials said they port, two others were shot down by House press secretary. The US
implement Friday’s deal, mediated While the main theatre of combat hoped the agreement would be air defence forces, according to leader continues to experience
by Turkey and the United Nations. has been the eastern region of operational in a few weeks. Ukraine’s military. a sore throat, runny nose, cough
Donbas, Zelensky said on Saturday and body aches, but they are
However, a government minister Ukrainian forces were moving “step Video released by the Ukrainian Ukrainian air force spokesman “less troublesome”, said
said preparations to resume grain by step” into the occupied eastern military showed firefighters battling Yuriy Ignat said the missiles were O’Connor. The doctor said
shipments were ongoing, and public Black Sea region of Kherson. a blaze on an unidentified boat fired from warships in the Black Sea primary sequencing results
moored alongside a tug boat. near Crimea. – Reuters showed Biden most likely had
contracted the highly
transmissible Omicron BA.5
subvariant. – AFP

IRAQ, KURDISTAN
PLEDGE ‘DIALOGUE’
BAGHDAD: The federal
government in Baghdad and
the autonomous Kurdish region
pledged on Saturday to
“increase dialogue” to ease a
simmering oil dispute that has
been playing out in the courts in
recent months. The
announcement came during a
Pope heads to Canada for apology tour rare visit to the Iraqi capital by
the Kurdish region’s prime
minister. Masrour Barzani, who
VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis left had not visited Baghdad since
Rome yesterday for Canada for a longest since 2019 for the reconciliation commission has Inuit children into 139 residential 2019, met Iraqi Prime Minister
chance to personally apologise to 85-year-old pope, who has been called “cultural genocide”. schools run by the Church, where Mustafa al-Kadhemi for
Indigenous survivors of abuse suffering from knee pain that has they were cut off from their families, wide-ranging talks. “It was
committed over a span of decades at forced him to use a cane or Before he left, the pope said on language and culture. agreed to increase dialogue
residential schools run by the wheelchair in recent outings. Twitter he was making a between the federal Ministry of
Catholic Church. “penitential pilgrimage” that “might Many were physically and Oil and the Ministry of Natural
The pope was in a wheelchair contribute to the journey of sexually abused by headmasters and Resources in the Kurdistan
The head of the world’s 1.3 billion yesterday and used a lifting reconciliation already undertaken”. teachers. region of Iraq to address the
Catholics will be met at Edmonton’s platform to board the plane, said an outstanding issues and
International Airport by Canadian AFP correspondent accompanying He will be joined on the visit by Thousands of children are continue working to reach
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. him. his diplomacy chief Cardinal Pietro believed to have died of disease, common solutions,” said a
Parolin, the Vatican’s second most malnutrition or neglect. statement from Mustafa’s office.
The Pope’s plane took off from Francis’ Canada visit is primarily senior official. – AFP
Rome shortly after 9am local time. to apologise to survivors for the Since May last year, more than
Church’s role in the scandal From the late 1800s to the 1990s, 1,300 unmarked graves have been
The 10-hour flight constitutes the that a national truth and Canada’s government sent about discovered at the sites of the former
150,000 First Nations, Metis and schools. – AFP

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Can Taipei escape Beijing’s claws?
THE Cross-Strait ties are poised to
determine the outcome of future power stakes involved in its political independence. and rule approach, these manoeuvres are not The long game will create barriers to
parity in the region and the prospects of Increasing depth of espionage in various sustainable in the long strategic game. Beijing’s ultimate dream.
greater all-out conflict. forms including cyber and infiltration of critical Regional players have tried to maintain
The increased incursions and classic sectors have posed greater challenges for Taipei their centrality and avoid the lines of conflict As awareness and fear of falling deeper into
buzzing playbook have again highlighted the to confront in juggling between taking a firmer between Washington and Beijing to no avail. the trap of entrenched China’s dependence
enormous stakes at play in cementing the stance and playing second fiddle to avoid They remain rightly fearful and wary of grow, a pivot away from the conventional
importance of both players to one another for upsetting the apple cart. Chinese actions and increasing acts of dogma and trapping of sheer dependence on
both geopolitical and economic reasons. The larger aim of revitalising the Chinese impunity in the region, which violate the rules- the volume of trade, market access and capital
Dream of 2049 through the based order and their territorial as the pioneer tools of growth will mean less
The climate over the past two decades at “The increasedhundred-year marathon has integrity and national dependence on Beijing’s advantages and offers
least has shifted from initial wariness over the sovereignty. in this spectrum.
intention of Beijing to one that is increasingly in produced strategic chess moves
pivot to Beijing’s sphere of dominance and grip. grip of thefrom the Belt and Road Initiative to A greater scramble for As a lesser focus is given on Chinese
assurances of counterbalance reliance, the gradual transition to greater
Left with no viable option but to prioritise the Regional Comprehensive internal self-sustaining capacity will render the
the overwhelming dependence on Beijing and ChineseEconomic Partnership and a larger measures from the West, long-term dependence on Beijing’s limited
the fear of upsetting China by changing the especially Washington, has been offering reduced.
conventional dogma of Cross-Strait ties, Taipei aim of controlling the South China
is left with increased vulnerabilities and tied CommunistSea with this regard in mind. initiated with greater urgency As the world transits to a new pillar of
hands over the larger picture of long-term The ultimate dream of discreetly. innovation and value-based growth essence,
national interests and survival. reuniting Taiwan has also Party in local However, more stark measures the West’s endurance and staying power in this
projected greater assertive Taiwanese on official capacities are not able parameter should not be quickly dismissed or
This has been the case before the current measures and chain impact in the affairs, to be executed in maintaining the underestimated.
administration’s clear stance on its future path region and beyond, including the especially in the needed ties and avoiding any
toward Taiwan, which has solicited the Pacific and the greater Indo-Pacific reprisals from Beijing. The reassertion of America’s assurance and
scramble for responses from Beijing in making sphere. support to this region has provided a huge relief
clear its displeasures. This meticulous yet risky and for affected players, although meticulous
The spectrum of competition unsustainable approach has been orientations remain in avoiding backlash from
Beijing sees no other credible option but to influence ofand relations with Beijing remains the domain of the regional Beijing.
project strong clarity that any further actions orientation for years, which needs
from Taipei that are deemed to challenge the structural, systemic and value- Regardless of future leadership transitions in
entrenched order will be met with no-nonsense local electionsdriven, where individual influence a strategic and futuristic revamp. Washington, the pivot to the Indo-Pacific will be
countermeasures that are two-pronged. Policies on safe mode and here to stay in safeguarding America’s status
and affiliations matter less. quo and primacy.
Firstly, it is to prevent the pursuit of any Beijing’s no holds barred and swaying of strategic ambiguity have been
change to the current order and secondly, to impetus and drive in narrowing the sentiments charted for decades at the larger The eventual shift to the moral conviction of
send a firm deterring message to future the existing power gap with an of the masses, expense of the region’s collective universal norms and values based on the ideals
governing parties and the West that the Taiwan all-out approach while has national interests. of democracy, respect for human rights and
issue remains off limits to the West’s strategic simultaneously enhancing its sustainable trade and economic policies, will
containment playbook. foothold in the Indo-Pacific, are A clear, strategic and strong trigger the regional and global awakening of
banked on as the new major fuel stance should be the new norm. self-sustaining these norms and order for their
Regardless of any change to the strategic fundamentallyby Washington in justifying its eventual long-term survival.
ambiguity approach by either Taipei or Wise and strategic clarity of
Washington, this remains the ultimate red line renewed containment measures. vision and conviction in For this decade, where the risks of an all-out
by Beijing to deny Washington’s ambition of changed theBeijing has wisely used the jettisoning the entrenched high-intensity conflict over Taiwan remain the
using Taipei as leverage and the greater card in reliance on Beijing is setting a highest, the prospects of the move by Beijing
its chess move on reorienting future power openings, opportunities and new course of strategic clarity. rest on three main parameters.
parity in the region. guarantees provided by the US in landscape of A new dependence with
maintaining this global system the political foresight on future great players Firstly, the level of deterrence impact and
Increasingly, openings for greater chips and that allows peaceful access and orientation of that are both dependable and credibility of comprehensive involvement of the
cards in the future peaceful embrace of closer progress of trade that has fuelled Taiwan with mature in universal norms West and Washington.
Cross-Strait ties and negotiations over deeper Beijing’s historic rise. adoption must remain the path
Track 1 policies have been limited by the The current state of affairs of forward, where Washington and Secondly, President Xi Jinping’s urgency to
dominant sway held against the say of the risky overtures and the West are projected to be the cement his grip and the tightening window
general Taiwanese populace, especially the new higher stakesoverdependence on one power in most credible and dependable period for him and the party to consolidate
demographic groups that have made their players in this aspect, internal and external advantages while they can
stance clear on their affiliation. securing one’s immediate urgent before being made more obsolete and
involved in itsneed of economic repairs and in notwithstanding their past challenging in the decades after and the shorter
This has been worsened by the sealed systemic shortcomings. time frame towards the 2049 Dream.
outcome of Beijing’s policy in containing ensuring internal political
Taipei, with a near-total pivot to an politicallegitimacy are unsustainable, risky The dramatic transformation Thirdly, the anticipation of the changing
antagonising and bellicose stance in dealing in China’s modernisation in the power parity and greater in-depth totality of the
with the current administration’s orientation. and detrimental to both the potential return of Donald Trump in the 2024
independence.economic vitality and sovereignty military field, mastery of futuristic presidential election will bolster America’s
The increased grip of the Chinese technology and world economy, hard-hitting approach to squeezing Beijing and
Communist Party in local Taiwanese affairs, preservation of the state and other increasing the edge of Washington with the
especially in the influence of local elections and players. and dominance in innovation coming fruition of Trump’s brainchild of Battle
the swaying of sentiments of the masses, has Reverberations and the fear give a new sense of both awe and Force 2045 and Battle Force 2025 in defending
fundamentally changed the landscape of the created have backfired on Beijing, pushing anxiety, but Washington remains confident in Taiwan and preventing the larger domino effect
political orientation of Taiwan with higher these affected players deeper into the security its existing and future advantages in braving of the region’s high stakes at play.
assurance spectrum provided by the West. the containment challenges.
In China’s calculated efforts to deny This mixture of anxiety and fascination with Comments: [email protected]
American forces’ power projection in its China’s return to power continues to shape the
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You don’t have to dread the climate crisis

█ BY SUNNY HUNDAL destined to be all wildfires and “Clean Well, some do say that, but in my And yes, we will inevitably produce
unprecedented floods, even though this energy will opinion they‘re both wrong and late to more pollution to manufacture vast
DOES the discussion around the week we have undoubtedly seen the unleash the the party. numbers of solar panels, wind turbines
climate crisis fill you with devastation that extreme weather kind of and batteries, but I believe the net effect
dread? Let’s face it, it’s not events can cause. progress that The price of clean energy has fallen will be vastly better.
exactly an uplifting topic, is it? will make by 90% since 2010, and that trend is set
There’s the word “crisis” in there, for one. But we can switch the focus: there the last 250 to continue. Never in human history Some people think this won’t work
are exciting and innovative possibilities years feel like have we had access to so much cheap because the wind doesn’t blow and sun
The whole thing sounds terrible: that will come with clean energy that child’s play and plentiful energy. doesn’t shine all the time, but this,
heatwaves, floods, droughts and hardly anyone talks about. again, feels to me like an outdated view.
hurricanes, and they’re getting larger Companies in the North Sea are
and worse all the time. And it’s those possibilities that can producing electricity from offshore The answer could be batteries and
excite people and encourage them to wind farms at a quarter of the price of backup nuclear power. And don’t forget,
Reports of the danger our planet is take action faster. gas. Solar panels and land-based wind solar panels and wind turbines can
facing are not meant to be lighthearted. farms are even cheaper than that. China produce clean energy for decades
They’re there to alarm, shame or cajole Let me explain what I mean. Human is building vast energy farms in the without ongoing costs.
us. But the problem is, this can also have progress has always depended on desert.
the opposite effect. exploiting more energy. You don’t have to keep replacing
This is the future we don’t talk about them every few years.
Most people don’t want to read The discovery of wood, coal, oil and enough. With almost unlimited
depressing news all the time, according natural gas each unleashed a torrent of amounts of cheap, clean energy, we can In summary, I wholeheartedly
to research – they just switch to reading innovation and progress. For example, make unimaginable progress. believe that cheap, clean energy will
something more fun. Or they change we can easily travel across our beautiful bring us a world we can scarcely
the subject. planet in ways impossible to imagine We could wipe out world hunger and imagine right now. I am genuinely
just a hundred years ago. end water shortages by growing food far excited about it, and I think others
Authoritative warnings about more cheaply and efficiently under should be too.
climate future rarely make front pages Modern life would have been solar-powered LED lights.
and even at outlets that do give them impossible without using vast amounts Perhaps I’m too much of an optimist,
prominence, they are rarely the most of energy. But we are also constrained It is my belief that we will be able to but I’ve imagined the future and I’m
read articles. But it doesn’t have to be by it because it’s expensive, polluting travel to Australia in a quarter of the telling you it could be amazing.
this way. We can flip the script. and finite. time for a tenth of the price, that billions
of people in developing countries would Clean energy will unleash the kind of
Firstly, the climate crisis isn’t a This is the beauty of clean renewable no longer need to rely on solitary progress that will make the last 250 years
massive, impossible problem that will energy: it can be produced surprisingly lightbulbs or charcoal to live and make feel like child’s play.
cost us trillions to deal with. This cheaply, it doesn’t pollute anything and food. And yes, flying into space – to my
narrative is out of date. it doesn’t run out. mind – will become the next frontier for I think an optimistic vision of the
carbon-free travel. future – talking about the benefits of
Most of the technology needed to Hold on a second, you might say at shifting to cheap, abundant clean
stop this crisis is now available, and it’s this point, people keep saying this Obviously, there are caveats. We have energy – won’t just be more interesting
far cheaper than burning oil or gas. It climate change stuff is going to be super to replace our entire energy and food- to read about, but more likely to
would actually save us a lot of money. expensive, and that you should cut back making systems, and that will take time encourage people to make the changes
on everything and live like a caveman, and investment. we need to combat the climate crisis. It
More importantly, our future isn’t right? starts here. – The Independent

Pitfalls, fallacies in embryo testing for health and intelligence

COMMENT Social pressure may make it difficult to treatment, fertility clinics and genetic testing intelligence and disease susceptibility.
by Alexis Heng Boon Chin resist such genetic testing, especially among companies can readily make unrealistic and There is a much reduced number of
the affluent, if this becomes trendy and exploitative promises.
GENETIC testing has recently been a buzz in fashionable among their peers. possible outcomes, when selecting for specific
Malaysia, with reports of new coronavirus Hence, it is imperative that patients should characteristics within such a small sample size
strains being identified through genomic They might feel a sense of “guilt” about not be made aware of the various technical with little variability, which obviates the
sequencing and Malaysian biotechnology giving their offspring the best start in life by limitations of PGT-P. usefulness of any selection method.
companies developing consumer genetic tests not doing such genetic testing, which in turn
to evaluate potential sporting prowess in makes “autonomous choice in medical First and foremost, it must be noted that in Another limitation is that many genes often
athletes, as well as screening for hereditary treatment” an illusion. reality, there is no such thing as a “bad gene” have multiple complex functions, which is
conditions and diseases. or “good gene”. further complicated by the multitude of
Hence, it is imperative to critically examine interactions with other genes.
Currently, a highly-controversial the various ethical and moral pitfalls, as well The so called “bad” genes exist simply
development in genetic testing is its use in as technical limitations of embryo genetic because these have evolved in the distant past An increase in the probability of one good
selecting IVF (in vitro fertilisation) embryos testing for optimising good health and to confer survival advantages to our species trait, could lead to a corresponding increase in
for good health and intelligence, in what is intelligence. under specific environmental conditions. the risk of a bad trait.
known as pre-implantation genetic testing for
polygenic risks (PGT-P). Most disturbingly, this could lead to the Take for example the case of the sickle cell For example, there is some genetic
non-judicious use of IVF and other clinical anemia gene prevalent among African correlation between higher intelligence and
Because good health and intelligence are assisted reproduction procedures, which were populations. the risk of bipolar disorder.
complex traits determined by a combination originally developed and intended for
of multiple genes, polygenic risk scores (PRS) treatment of infertility. When present in one copy (inherited from Trading off risks between high IQ and
are used to estimate an individual embryo’s one parent), it confers resistance against bipolar disorder would certainly be difficult
likelihood of developing an adult-onset, Healthy and fertile couples might malaria, while when present in two copies for any prospective parent, but when other
multi-factorial trait by analysing the deliberately choose to have a child via IVF, just (inherited from both parents), it causes the traits such as genetic predisposition for
combination of specific genetic variants to avail themselves of such opportunities for deadly sickle cell anemia disease. obesity, height and eye colour are thrown into
within it’s genome. embryo testing and selection, so as to the mix, decision-making becomes
optimise the health and intelligence of their Likewise, there is scientific evidence that overwhelmingly confounding and almost
Because no genetic modification is offspring. genetic predisposition to obesity and type II impossible.
involved, there are minimal risks as it is diabetes actually conferred survival
basically a technique for picking the “winning Not only are such treatments expensive, advantages to our stone age ancestors in a Hence, there is a good reason for genetic
ticket” in the “genetic lottery” for good health but these are also highly invasive and risky. nutrition-poor environment. testing companies to downplay such complex
and intelligence. information and just present simplistic
Hence, unnecessarily subjecting healthy What if future climate change results in notions of “good” and “bad” genetics to
However, it must be noted that there is an and fertile patients to such gruelling medical famines and food shortages? prospective parents, otherwise they would not
important distinction between embryo testing procedures just for the sake of genetic testing have any customers left if patients became
and selection to avoid serious harm from and selection of embryos via PGT-P, must be Would such “bad genes” that enable more aware that they have to face such confounding
known genetic defects and for so-called considered “bad medicine” and clinical efficient energy metabolism with low food “paradox of choices”.
“enhancement”, such as better health and malpractice. intake now be considered as “good genes”?
greater intelligence. Yet another caveat is that current
Even in the case of patients with genuine Similarly, genetic predisposition to autism algorithms for polygenic risk scoring of
The latter raises a range of ethical concerns fertility problems, PGT-P would place undue spectrum disorders have been linked to high embryos are based mainly on populations of
and is a highly controversial topic that has pressure on a woman to unnecessarily IQ. Children of high IQ parents are more likely European ancestry, which would therefore
evoked much heated debate among undergo multiple IVF cycles to produce excess to be autistic. limit their usefulness in selecting specific
healthcare professionals, biomedical embryos for genetic testing and selection. traits in embryos of Asian or African ancestry.
scientists, lawmakers and religious leaders. Is it mere coincidence that so many However, this deficiency could be remedied in
This could therefore add unnecessary creative geniuses in history suffer from various the near future.
Nevertheless, in countries with more stress and confusion to the already difficult neurological deficits such as bipolar disorder
liberal regulation of fertility treatment such as IVF process, as well as encourage patients to and schizophrenia? Even if embryo genetic testing has little real
the US, PGT-P is being aggressively marketed discard embryos unnecessarily, which would value in forecasting the prospects of a child, a
by some private testing companies to IVF thus detract from the primary objective of Hence, these so called “bad genes” are the market will evidently still exist for such
patients as being useful in selecting embryos conceiving a child in fertility treatment. unique heritage of the human race, the services given the natural inclination for
with the least risk of disease susceptibility, as products of millions of years of evolution in parents to always want the best for their child.
well as best chance of intellectual Then there are also psychological and response to various challenges faced by our
development in later life. social issues. After spending so much money, species in different hostile environments, over It is therefore imperative that the Health
parents may start to have unrealistic countless famines, infectious disease Ministry rigorously scrutinise and stringently
This is a lucrative business model because expectations of their “specially-selected” epidemics and climate change events. regulate such new technologies in Malaysia,
parents naturally and instinctively want the offspring. given the profound and complex moral and
best for their children particularly in our Such genes could therefore be an insurance ethical issues involved.
hyper-competitive society where intensive Children born through such procedures policy for our future survival as a species in a
private tutoring and the educational rat-race may have disturbing feelings of being treated chaotic, uncertain and ever changing world, Dr Alexis Heng Boon Chin is an associate
to get into the best schools often start early in like a “lab rat” in an experimental breeding and it would be a fallacy to want to completely professor of Biomedical Science at Peking
life. programme and that their parents do not love weed these out through embryo genetic
them unconditionally for who they are. testing. University in China and has authored 50
international journal publications on ethical
Being such a lucrative business model, An obvious technical limitation of and legal issues relating to new reproductive
fertility clinics and doctors may be tempted to polygenic screening through PGT-P is that
hard-sell PGT-P to IVF patients. most selections occur between embryos with technologies. Comments:
the same parents, which substantially limits [email protected]
In countries with lax regulation on IVF genetic variability and therefore, limits its
usefulness in targeting complex traits such as

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Malaysia’s first robot-assisted joint replacement surgery
SUNWAY Medical Centre, Sunway
City reaffirms its advocacy to provide guiding surgeons toward the best accuracy and fewer alignment
better mobility and healthcare route when conducting the outliers in total knee arthroplasties
options for senior citizens to ensure a procedure. compared to its conventional
better quality of life in the near future. procedure. Its unique ability to
In a future-forward step toward analyse surgical decisions with
To this end, Sunway Medical improving the way total joint quantifiable data gives me hope that
Centre, one of Malaysia’s leading replacement surgery is conducted at we are truly providing our patients
smart hospitals, has succeeded in their hospital, Sunway Medical with the best possible smart hospital
carrying out the country’s first robot- Centre is using two advanced robotic technology to improve their lives,”
assisted joint replacement systems to assist in these procedures. said Dr Suhail Suresh Abdullah,
procedure. This milestone Both systems enhance the process of Consultant Orthopaedic,
achievement comes as part of the joint replacement by providing a CT- Arthroplasty and Trauma Surgeon at
hospital’s diligent investment into derived, patient-specific 3D model Sunway Medical Centre, Sunway
state-of-the-art smart hospital that grants the surgeon the ability to City.
technology to improve patient care pre-plan the procedure and thus
and precision medicine. Dr Seow Vei Ken, Chief Executive Officer and Medical Director (middle) with enable accurate planning of implant A quick return to painless mobility
Consultant Orthopaedic and Arthroplasty Surgeons Dr Suhail Suresh Abdullah size and alignment. These futuristic At its core, the purpose of carrying
As with many ailments, the risk of (left) and Dr Chua Hwa Sen (right) systems also allow surgeons to out total joint replacement surgery
developing arthritis increases with virtually conduct a hip or knee with robotic assistance is to
age. Our joints are pertinent in restoration of arthritic joints, as well artificial joints, assistive technologies replacement before performing any ultimately ease the experience of the
allowing us to carry out essential as improving overall health and such as navigation systems and resections. patients. Among the many benefits
daily activities, and when they comfort in elderly patients. robotic assistance have been in seen in patients in recovery from
become injured or diseased, the Revolutionising total joint development over recent years. Dr Chua Hwa Sen, Consultant robot-assisted surgery include less
resulting pain and stiffness can replacement surgery These navigation and robotic systems Orthopaedic and Arthroplasty scarring, minimal blood loss, and a
severely limit one’s ability to use their To accurately operate and insert the function in a similar fashion to GPS Surgeon at Sunway Medical Centre, quicker return to their normal daily
joints and move comfortably. (Global Position Systems) in cars, Sunway City, explains that the new activities. When compared to
Osteoarthritis patients do experience system is revolutionary in its unique minimally invasive conventional
some degree of movement limitation ability to provide the patient with a surgery, a large portion of
in their daily lives. personalised surgical experience that respondents mentioned they
is specifically tailored to their considered robot-assisted surgery to
The most effective solution to individual needs and anatomy. “With be safer, more efficient, less painful
improve these conditions is total joint this technology, we are able to and provided better results post-
replacement surgery – especially so facilitate a higher accuracy of implant operation.
for areas such as the knees and hips. placement and conduct a successful
These types of procedures are some operation with minimal invasiveness. For more information on Sunway
of the most cost-effective and This, in turn, also allowed the patient Medical Centre’s use of robotic
consistently successful surgeries to experience less postoperative pain technology, please visit
performed in orthopaedics in recent and a quicker recovery,” he said. www.sunwaymedicalcentre.com
years. Undergoing total joint
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relief from arthritis, functional adaptive technology has allowed us
to demonstrate an elevated level of

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24.7 Retail 352.2 411.0 -58.8

28.7 Foreign 479.9 407.1 72.8

100.0 1545.6 1545.6 0 15.48 29.04 34.51 2.03 111.66 11.66 16.02 2.80
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Source: Bursa Malaysia 3,181.34 20,609.14 6,791.50

KL MARKET SUMMARY
July 22, 2022

INDICES 10,396.00 CHANGE +94.17
FBMEMAS
FBMKLCI 1,465.80 +15.48
CONSUMER PRODUCTS 567.96 +2.28
INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS 177.04 +0.06
CONSTRUCTION 156.24 +2.10
FINANCIAL SERVICES 16,449.60 +233.27
ENERGY 642.84 +6.00
TELECOMMUNICATIONS 565.72 +1.13
HEALTH CARE 1,704.56 +8.32
TRANSPORTATION 801.61 +4.85
PROPERTY 626.38 +2.34
PLANTATION 6,866.25 -32.28
FBMSHA 10,461.70 +51.99
FBMACE 4,789.17 +46.08
TECHNOLOGY 62.79 +0.46

TURNOVER VALUE
2.047 BIL RM1.545 BIL

5 MOST ACTIVES The value of durian exports has grown by RM74.8 million or 107% in the five years since 2016. – BERNAMAPIX
July 22, 2022
High prices thorn in
STOCK VOL CLSG (sen) +/– (sen) durian lovers’ pockets
MTRONIC-WB 50,149,700 5.0 -1.5
HONGSENG-WB 48,106,900 8.0 +2.5
BINTAI 47,029,500 11.0 +0.5
CYPARK 44,743,700 36.5 +1.0
MYEG 44,463,300 77.0 -0.5

5 TOP GAINERS
July 22, 2022

STOCK VOL CLSG (RM) +/– RM o Cost of king of fruits have gone up due to its strategy to focus on in RM50 million in sales compared with last
DIN045801028 20 103.30 +1.20 new export markets and online selling. year’s RM40 million for its export and
DIN040000223 1,200 102.10 +1.00 hits historical levels on “Sales are increasing but the yield is not. import business. The bulk of its sales or 80%
BKAWAN 6,600 23.00 +0.40 rising demand amid The yield decreased by 50% overall, but our are from the export market, and China
ALLIANZ-PA 21,900 12.98 +0.38 shortage due to low yield company’s sales increased because of new makes up half of its export market. The
MPI 257,800 30.80 +0.36 caused by bad weather markets like the US and Japan. We go for remaining 20% is from the local market.
new markets besides China,” Chin said.
5 TOP LOSERS Chin noted that the current season is
July 22, 2022 During the pandemic, the company coming to an end and expressed hope that
focused on selling its products online and there will be better yield towards December
STOCK VOL CLSG (RM) +/– RM saw an increase in sales compared with pre- and January, which is a small-scale durian
CARLSBG 20,900 22.44 -0.24 pandemic levels. Chin said it season. He foresees that due to
HAPSENG 346,500 7.29 -0.21 expanded its foreign presence the lack of supply, durian
HSI-CJP 31,200 0.19 -0.21 █ BY GLORIA HARRY BEATTY and it now exports to 13 prices will not decrease and the
PETGAS 366,200 16.80 -0.18 [email protected] markets, including China, Hong next season will be another
CARZO 100 1.08 -0.18
Kong, Australia, the United opportunity for harvest, which
PETALING JAYA: Durian prices are at a States, Japan and Indonesia. it expects to go mostly towards
historical high amid low yield due to bad Moreover, the relaxing of the export market.
weather this season, said Simon Chin, co- standard operation procedures Chin is cautious on the
EXCHANGE RATES founder of Duricious Sdn Bhd, owner of the and the reopening of the outlook because the volume is
JULY 22, 2022

D’King brand. economy are contributing to an so low and if this season proves
He said Musang King is the most increase in revenue due to to be insufficient, the exporter
Foreign currency Bank sell Bank buy Bank buy expensive durian now at RM90 per kg, demand from local consumers. will most likely wait for the next
compared with RM70 per kg last year. On local demand, Chin season to achieve its export
1 US DOLLAR TT/OD TT OD He explained that the increase in durian pointed out the durian industry Simon Chin target.
1 AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR 4.5160 4.3830 4.3730 prices is not due to inflation that is faced by has a well-established presence Meanwhile, Top Fruits
1 BRUNEI DOLLAR 3.1420 3.0190 3.0030 the public, but rather to bad weather that in Malaysia and remarked that the younger Plantations Sdn Bhd managing director Dr
1 CANADIAN DOLLAR 3.2460 3.1530 3.1450 has caused a lower yield this generation does a lot of online Tan Sue Sian is optimistic on the durian
1 EURO 3.5020 3.4090 3.3970 season. shopping, which will increase industry, but is concerned about the market
1 NEWZEALAND DOLLAR 4.6180 4.4690 4.4490 “Durian prices are very high market demand for the fruit. growing at a faster pace than supply
1 SINGAPORE DOLLAR 2.8310 2.7270 2.7110 not because of inflation (but) He believes the durian permits.
1 STERLING POUND 3.2460 3.1530 3.1450 because of the season ... 50% industry is seeing a 15–20% “Very good. Bigger focus should be on
1 SWISS FRANC 5.4200 5.2490 5.2290 less yield because of the growth in sales and volume export grade durian. Unable to meet the
100 UAE DIRHAM 4.6570 4.5520 4.5370 weather. We are facing a annually, due to an increase in demand in the next five years as market
100 BANGLADESHTAKA 124.3900 117.9800 117.7800 shortage of durian now in July,” the number of durian grows too fast versus planting,” he told
100 CHINESE RENMINBI 4.8630 4.5630 4.3630 he told SunBiz, adding that the plantations and durian trees SunBiz.
100 HONGKONG DOLLAR 66.8000 64.4000 50% yield decrease year-on- planted which will contribute Tan said all planters need to focus on
100 INDIAN RUPEE 58.1500 55.2700 N/A year is for all types of durian to more yield. planting durian varieties such as Musang
100 INDONESIAN RUPIAH 5.7500 5.4000 55.0700 varieties, especially Musang Asked whether the fruit is King, Black Thorn and Golden Phoenix due
100 JAPANESE YEN 0.0311 0.0281 5.2000 King. overvalued, Chin pointed out to inadequate supply to meet demand.
100 NEWTAIWAN DOLLAR 3.2940 3.1910 Despite the lack of supply, Tan Sue Sian that running a durian He acknowledged that the price for
100 PAKISTAN RUPEE 16.2000 0.0231 there is still high demand for plantation is not easy. A planter export grade durian is a “bit overvalued” as
100 PHILIPPINE PESO 2.0200 N/A 3.1810 the king of fruits, both locally and has to have multiple skills in order to be able demand surpasses supply. However, it is
100 QATAR RIYAL 8.1200 1.8900 internationally. to run a successful plantation. undervalued in terms of local grade due to
100 SAUDI RIYAL 124.8900 7.6600 N/A “The demand, of course (gets) higher Currently, he said, the value is high in the operating expenses increasing by almost
100THAI BAHT 121.5200 118.5600 1.6900 and higher. It’s now July, and the fruit yield local market, which is not healthy for the 30%, which include wages, and fertiliser,
12.8300 115.3600 7.4600 is so low (and) it is almost coming to the end industry and he opined that the price herbicide and pesticide costs.
11.3900 118.3600 of the season. Normally, July is a bumper should be lower at around RM30–40 per kg. According to reports, Deputy Agriculture
115.1600 season, whereby durian from Penang, He believes that lowering the price will be and Food Industries Minister Datuk Seri
10.9900 Johor, Pahang, all come together but this good for the local market and healthy for the Ahmad Hamzah said the value of durian
year is so ‘weird,’” he said. export market. exports has grown by RM74.8 million or
Despite the lower yield, Duricious’ sales Chin estimated that this year it will rake 107% in the five years since 2016.
Source: Malayan Banking Berhad/Bernama

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‘Demand for M’sian palm oil will rise’

o Any jitters arising from Indonesia’s waiver
of export levy will be temporary, says minister

KUALA LUMPUR: Demand for ministry remained optimistic that export value for 2022,” she noted. more than 200 booths by both local The Plantation
Malaysia’s palm oil will continue to China will be increasing its palm oil The minister said the summit will and international industry players. Industries and
rise globally despite Indonesia’s imports. Commodities
decision to waive its palm oil export be a better platform to showcase the The summit will feature Ministry remains
levy to cut bloated stockpiles, said Her deputy, Datuk Seri Wee Jeck achievements and the ongoings of conferences, business matchings, optimistic that
Minister of Plantation Industries and Seng, has said the ministry will the agricommodity despite the roundtable discussions and B2B China will be
Commodities Datuk Zuraida monitor the development of the palm attacks and pressure from the United meetings to gain exposure, expand increasing its palm
Kamaruddin. oil industry. States and the European Union on investment potential and maximise oil imports. –
forced labour allegations. their business productivity gains in BERNAMAPIX
She said market jitters, if there are “The development will affect international markets. country, Miaces will be focusing on
any, will only be temporary. Malaysia, which is one of the largest The event will see the the palm oil, rubber, timber, cocoa,
producers of palm oil products. We participation of 39 countries with As Malaysia is the event’s host pepper and kenaf sectors, which are
“Whatever it is, the world needs will look at this matter seriously among the main drivers of the
palm oil. The only thing is that, of because it does affect the export (of national economy.
course, our palm oil will be more Malaysia’s palm oil),” he said. This year’s Miaces is themed
expensive than Indonesia’s because “Advancing Agricommodity in
they have a sufficient labour force Meanwhile, Zuraida expressed Sustainable Ecosystem”, and will be held
and enough access. Hence, the optimism about securing RM300 at the Malaysia International Trade and
production is cheaper. billion worth of exports from the Exhibition Centre. – Bernama
agricommodity sector this year.
“This situation, however, is just
temporary so I’m not too worried She said the ministry is keeping its
about that,” she told Bernama. target intact ahead of the three-day
Malaysia International Agricommodity
After announcing a three-week Expo and Summit (Miaces) which
export ban, the Indonesian begins tomorrow.
government has decided to scrap the
export levy, effective July 15 to Aug 31, Zuraida said the target is an
2022, for palm oil and palm oil increase of RM100 billion compared
products. with a total export value of RM204
billion last year and RM84 billion in
The Indonesian government said 2020.
that this is an attempt to boost
exports and ease high inventories. “The target is achievable and
Miaces will help to contribute and
Recently, Zuraida said the add towards the total RM300 billion

Wee (centre) looking at one of the TTM Tech eyes
products at the Tanjung Piai chocolate 10% revenue
entrepreneurship centre yesterday. – contribution from
BERNAMAPIX Penang plant

Programmes to boost cocoa product exports bear fruit GEORGE TOWN: Nasdaq-listed TTM
Technologies Inc, which has earmarked capital
PEKAN NANAS: The export value of cocoa products that are in high demand are cocoa “This entrepreneurship centre is the first to investment of about RM550 million through
beans and cocoa-based downstream powder, cocoa paste and chocolate products be developed in collaboration with the 2025 for its first Southeast Asian manufacturing
products is expected to continue to increase with great demand coming from the Middle Malaysian Cocoa Board and the Institute of plant in Penang, expects about 10% of its future
this year after recording an encouraging East and Asean countries. Malaysian Plantation and Commodities. revenue to be derived from this operation.
increase last year, following the positive
demand for local products abroad. Wee said various programmes have been “Anyone who is interested, we will give TTM Technologies CEO Tom Edman said
created by the government through the them training. We want to produce valuable the company decided on a greenfield facility
Deputy Minister of Plantation Industries Entrepreneur Development Programme for entrepreneurs using the right business model here so that it will be able to build the facility
and Commodities Datuk Seri Dr Wee Jeck Homemade Chocolate under the so that when they go through training from from the ground up with a real Industry 4.0
Seng said the export value of cocoa beans and Entrepreneur Development Project for one level to the next, they will create a product approach to the manufacturing of printed
cocoa products increased 9.6% to RM6.87 Homemade Chocolate and the Cocoa and give a good return,” he said. circuit boards (PCB).
billion last year compared with RM6.27 billion Promotion Programme in the 12th Malaysia
in 2020. Plan to produce more entrepreneurs and Course participants will be given exposure He said the decision to set up this greenfield
high-value cocoa-based local products. to handmade chocolate-making skills, the facility in Malaysia, particularly in Penang, is to
“This year, from January to May alone, as basics of entrepreneurship as well as meet its customers’ demands for supply chain
much as RM3.2 billion in export value has He said the programme has successfully assistance in marketing and selling products resiliency, facility volume capability for high-
been recorded, proving that this sector has developed 242 handmade chocolate at the same premises as a kick-start support tech PCB outside of China as well as Malaysia’s
potential,” he told reporters after officiating at entrepreneurs across the country so far. service to become a chocolate entrepreneur. infrastructure capability.
the opening of the Tanjung Piai chocolate
entrepreneurship centre here yesterday. The newly opened entrepreneurship centre “At the initial stage of implementation, this “TTM Technologies’ total size right now is
is expected to help in generating local income, centre is scheduled to guide as many as 300 about US$2.5 billion (RM11.1 billion), taking
Among the cocoa-based downstream especially for the B40 group and the youth. potential entrepreneurs. – Bernama into account the recent acquisition we
announced on the defence side of our business.

“The new facility is a significant part of our
future and we are looking at slightly less than 10
% coming from this facility,” he told Bernama.

On future expansion, Edman said the site of
the Penang facility has room for phase two and
it will be able to construct another building to
accommodate an additional 25% capacity.

However, he said future expansion will not
be confined to the site and it will not oppose the
idea of exploring other locations.

“We are optimistic about our customer
reaction to this facility. We expect the Penang
facility to be operating at full rate in 2025 and
that is when we will decide on future
expansion,” he said.

The facility’s pilot production is scheduled to
begin in the second half of 2023 and the
investment is expected to create 800 jobs over a
period of three years in the manufacturing of
PCB such as high layer count and high-density
interconnect.

The new plant will serve TTM’s global
commercial markets including networking
communications, data centre computing,
medical, industrial and instrumentation.

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Foreign source Mentorship can bridge talent,
income – the generational gaps at workplace
saga continues
THE gazette order legalising the BE it corporations or small-scale The modern
announcement made in than 15%, this exemption is not businesses, the modern demonstrates an organisation’s worker is steering
December 2021 to exempt available to the companies/LLP. workforce has of late been faced belief in supporting and away from
foreign income received in Issues of concern with a conundrum: their top empowering their employees on performance-
Malaysia from outside the country was Individuals should clearly keep records performers are usually the first a more personal level, as well as a centric
issued on July 18. Although it is more to distinguish between income and ones to leave. Relatively willingness to first invest in environments and
than six months after the capital to prove that the monies outstanding employees are often harnessing the same value that is instead looking
announcement, it is welcomed quicker to feel that they have they expect to receive in return. for meaning,
and never too late because it remitted into Malaysia can enjoy touched the ceiling of personal Individual attention and the space growth, and
provides certainty, now that the exemption. Capital gains growth and have no further room to learn can go a long way towards community. –
it is embodied in the tax law is not taxable in Malaysia. to play – leading them to seek that ensuring that companies retain AFPPIX
rather than relying on With this exemption order, sense of fulfilment elsewhere. and develop the right people –
media releases by the it is important to have This is a stark reminder that while resulting in confident, empathetic, which will enable companies to
authorities. evidence to support that company initiatives and structures and impact-driven individuals. stay current and experience
The latest position the income remitted has may seem suitable at present, they sustainable growth in the long run.
Individuals tax resident in been subjected to a tax must remain agile enough to keep On top of keeping quality
Malaysia receiving income regime similar to the pace with their employees’ talent, companies can also attract These mentoring programmes
arising from sources from outside Malaysian income tax regime constant self-improvement and potential talent by extending their also help companies instil a sense
and brought into the country will be hunger for growth. mentorships beyond the of purpose and responsibility in
exempt from income tax in Malaysia. in the foreign country, workplace, such as through their workers, fostering a culture
Companies and limited liability otherwise, the foreign income will The most agile and dynamic internship drives or university of always striving to set an
partnerships (LLP) tax resident and be taxed in Malaysia. element in an organisation is, in mentoring programmes. With example for others and feeling
incorporated or registered in Malaysia Companies and LLP receiving fact, its people. Human touch is a these initiatives, employers are valued as a contributing
will be exempt on foreign dividends foreign dividends face additional powerful tool that can keep entire filling two needs with one deed – employee. Furthermore, it can
received in Malaysia. hurdles. They have to prove that the workforces engaged: a staggering building employer branding as a also reconcile differences in
Where is the catch? income which gives rise to the foreign 94% of employees surveyed on workplace of choice, and expectations and build rapport
The exemption appears dividend has been subjected to a tax LinkedIn agree that they are more grooming industry-ready talent to between team members across
straightforward. However, there are similar to income tax at no less than likely to stay with an employer if be brought on board in the future. different levels of seniority.
some important conditions to meet to 15%. One should not confuse this with they received dedicated workforce Bridging generational and
benefit from the exemption. For both the withholding tax that may be training and face-to-face guidance. diversity gap In addition, the diversification
individuals and companies/LLP, the applicable on the remittance from the The world of work today is the of mentors in a company
key requirement to enjoying the foreign country. This is where mentorship most diverse it’s ever been. It is improves workplace diversity,
benefit is that the foreign income and There is an important component programmes come into play. made up of employees spanning equity, and inclusion. Mentoring
the foreign dividend income should that is still “hanging in the air”. The Beyond meeting a growing four different generations (from serves to counteract bias and
have been subjected to tax in the gazette order states that in addition to emphasis on individual attention as far back as 1946), across ensure that all employees have
foreign country to a tax similar in the above conditions, there will be to personal and professional various ethnic, cultural, and equal access to upskilling and
character to the Malaysian income tax. guidelines issued by the Inland development at work, mentors can social backgrounds. Work habits, advancement opportunities,
Revenue Board in relation to the above help address gaps in recruitment, social values, communication regardless of age and background.
Examples of foreign income being conditions. These guidelines have not engagement, and cohesion on a styles, and even the choice of Beyond the more conventional
subject to other forms of taxation could been made known to the taxpayers and more personalised level. emojis in text messages can be work-related progression, it also
be in the form of a levy, a tax on the we do not know if there are any further vastly different among employees plays a vital and often overlooked
turnover, on deemed profits, or based hurdles that taxpayers will have to Mentorship initiatives are of different ages. role of support – connecting
on private rulings with foreign tax cross before they can enjoy this already being implemented by employees who are underrepresented
regimes which imposes tax on different exemption. almost 85% of Fortune 500 Cross-generational mentoring or underprivileged to an inclusive,
measurable values. If the foreign Overall, the government has kept its companies, and many Malaysian- programmes – in which a more understanding work community that
income was subject to such taxes, the word. However, the taxpayers must be based companies are following experienced (often older) provides them a safe space.
foreign income will not enjoy the careful that they follow the conditions suit by engaging FutureLab to run industry professional and a
exemption. announced and further conditions that mentoring programmes as an younger, less experienced hire Ultimately, companies are
may be introduced in the upcoming employee engagement strategy. mentor each other – can help only as good as the people that
Foreign dividend received by guidelines. We anticipate there will be To date, FutureLab has hosted bridge this gap. For instance, keep it running. Mentorship is
companies and LLP in Malaysia are disputes in the future on the above more than 20,000 mentoring while senior employees share an effective way to keep this
subject to another very important conditions and largely this is expected sessions focused on employability their skills and experience with going: championing a more
condition that requires the foreign to be centered on the records kept by and talent engagement, proving their younger counterparts, the resilient, connected workforce
dividend to be subject to income tax, the taxpayers to prove their position or that mentorship is a necessity to younger ones can in return help that leads to increased
and the rate of tax in the foreign on whether the income has been thrive in a booming talent market. them stay afloat of digital trends productivity and performance.
country should be no less than 15%. In subjected to a tax regime similar to our Winning the battle to attract and and bring a fresh eye to the table. All in all, mentorship
the event the Malaysian companies or income tax regime. retain talent This allows for an exchange of programmes should be a key
the LLP receive dividends from This article is contributed by Thannees The modern worker is steering skills, ideas, and perspectives, part of any talent and culture
countries whose highest tax rate is less away from performance-centric strategy; it encourages
Tax Consulting Services Sdn Bhd environments and is instead employees to celebrate each
managing director SM Thanneermalai. looking for meaning, growth, and other’s wins, big or small, while
community. This is especially feeling a distinct level of
true for younger millennial and satisfaction that they have
Gen Z employees, who greatly successfully guided someone in
appreciate workplaces that their quest to achieve personally
practise a culture of care and two- and professionally — all while
way communication. building healthy, long-term
growth for their workplaces.
Having a mentorship system
in place can help companies This article is contributed by
maintain these subtle but key FutureLab founder Brian Tan.
conversations in the workplace. It

Hang Seng Index calls dominate trading activity

WARRANTS WATCH HSI futures started the week with a Top warrants by value traded compared to warrants with longer
strong surge before it turned into a time to expiry. With that, investors
TRADING activity in the Malaysian choppy trading week to nonetheless Warrant Value Issuer Exercise Expiry date may consider switching to warrants
warrants market improved by 27.3% finish on a positive note, rising 1.6% name (RM mil) Macquarie level 29/09/2022 with longer tenure than their
week-on-week (w-o-w) with overall w-o-w to close at 20,618, with three HSI-CJB Macquarie 21,400 29/09/2022 investment horizon for lower holding
turnover coming in at RM327.0 out of the five trading days ending in HSI-CJA 72.4 Macquarie 22,600 28/07/2022 costs.
million mainly due to the shortened the green. HSI-HB5 68.8 Macquarie 20,400 30/08/2022
trading week in the previous week. HSI-HB9 37.2 Macquarie 19,800 29/09/2022 To view the full list of structured
Meanwhile, the average daily The HSI has been given a boost HSI-CJC 30.3 20,200 warrants available on Bursa Malaysia,
turnover improved by 1.9% to towards the end of last week as news 24.4 visit malaysiawarrants.com.my.
RM65.4 million compared with broke that China’s probe into ride-
RM64.2 million in the previous hailing company Didi has finally RM68.8 million and RM24.4 million All structured warrants listed on Provided for Malaysian residents’
week. concluded with a US$1.2 billion fine, traded, respectively. Meanwhile, the Bursa Malaysia must stop trading one information only. This commentary has
potentially signifying that the worst HSI put was also among the top business day before their expiry date. not been reviewed by the Securities
Warrants over the Hang Seng have passed for the company and traded warrants with HSI-HB5 and This means the last day a warrant can Commission Malaysia. It is not an offer or
Index (HSI) continued to dominate could be the biggest sign of easing in HSI-HB9 registering a weekly be traded, that is the last trading date recommendation to trade and is not
the market, taking up 89.6% of the China’s crackdown on the technology turnover of RM37.2 million and will be the second business day research material.
overall weekly turnover while sectors since 2020. RM30.3 million, respectively. Do note before its expiry date.
warrants over Malaysian single stocks that HSI-HB5 will be expiring on Past performance is not indicative of
came in at 4.5% of the weekly The positive week in Hong Kong Thursday with its last trading date Further, warrants that are future performance. You should make
turnover, registering RM14.6 million saw the call warrants over the HSI tomorrow. approaching expiry will experience a your own assessment and seek
in value traded. namely HSI-CJA, HSI-CJB and HSI- higher rate of time decay as professional advice. The warrants will not
CJC, dominating the list of top be offered to any US persons.
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Why is the world worried THE GREEN EQUILIBRIUM
about China’s property crisis?
Floods and the ‘water
BEIJING: China’s troubled property were also hit by the Covid-19 crisis. head’ obsession
sector suffered another blow this How have home buyers reacted?
month when frustrated home Evergrande’s decline had sparked EVEN before civilisation, lands that are process. Ironically, rubber trees that investigate the Baling floods
buyers stopped making mortgage protests from home buyers and now known as Malaysia faced floods were replaced with durian trees must go back to the baseline,
payments on units in unfinished contractors at its Shenzhen and droughts. Climate phenomena to “protect and rehabilitate” the which is the unlogged Gunung
projects. headquarters in September last year. such as El Nino and La Nina that were forest that was destroyed much Inas forest and its secondary and
officially recognised a few decades ago earlier and allow the new tertiary surroundings.
The boycott came with many In June this year, a new form of were seasonal occurrences that our “Musang King Forest” to provide
developers struggling to manage protest emerged: the mortgage forests had withstood. income to the state government. The “super computers” can
mountains of debt, and fears boycott. actually play a role in modelling
swirling that the crisis could spread The argument that deforestation is All that has green leaves does the scenarios before and after
to the rest of the Chinese – and People who had bought units in not linked to disasters such as floods not form a natural forest. A logging as well as rubber tree
global – economy. still-unfinished projects announced and water crises is damaging the natural virgin forest has a and Musang King tree scenarios.
How big is China’s property they would stop making payments credibility of our education system. complex relationship with all its
sector? until construction resumed. Science clearly points out the risks and inhabitants. Tropical rainforests All the approval processes as
Colossal. Property and related negative impacts of deforestation. rely heavily on “rain” to sustain. well as relevant individuals
industries are estimated to contribute Within a month, the boycott What do we teach our young Forests trap rainfall at all levels involved must be interviewed by
as much as a quarter of China’s gross spread to home buyers in more generation? and when it reaches the ground, the committee to ascertain why
domestic product (GDP). than 300 projects in 50 cities across the peat soil acts as a sponge to the Baling floods occurred. The
China. Recently, we have heard of a new absorb this excess water. This is investigation results by the
Mortgages make up almost 20% Why is there global concern? scapegoat of land use change the “delay” process that forests committee must be made public
of all outstanding loans in China’s China is the world’s second-largest management – the “water head” or carry out and, with the help of to allow comment and scrutiny.
entire banking system, according to economy, with deep global trade kepala air – being repeatedly used in an wetlands, freshwater swamps This additional information
a report by ANZ Research this and finance links. unprecedented manner. Rapid increase and natural floodplains, the from the public and stakeholders
month. in water volume will build pressure and natural process minimises risk of must be included in the final
If the property crisis spreads to when the materials that are holding up floods. report.
Unfinished homes in China China’s financial system, the shock the rising volume of water fail to
amount to 225 million sq m of would be felt far beyond its borders, withstand the increase in pressure or Unfortunately, when land use Nature does not wait for men.
space, Bloomberg News reported. analysts say. “head” (a term used to measure the is changed, the roles played by Climate change is an
Why did it plunge into crisis? height of a liquid that is being held natural forest and its network of adjustment process that the
As property developers flourished, “Should defaults escalate, there behind), the sudden release of such a natural flood prevention are lost. nature is undertaking. Human
housing prices also soared. could be broad and serious large volume of water does give impact Many monocrop plantations are arrogance can defy the facts of
economic and social implications,” to anything that blocks its movement imposing high risk on flood science. Unfortunately, when
That worried the government, Fitch Ratings wrote in a note on downwards due to gravity. occurrence. Seasonal rainfalls are the nature reboots itself, we
which was already concerned about Monday. increasing flood occurrences and humans may not be a parameter
the risk posed by debt-laden What can China do to fix it? Similarly, land clearance upstream the responses by authorities are in the future.
developers. will cause the “delay” function knee-jerk like.
A bailout or rescue fund for the orchestrated by forests to be removed. “Man’s enemies are not
It launched a crackdown last entire property sector is unlikely, We wonder what happened to demons, but human beings like
year, with the central bank capping even as mortgage boycotts mount, The recent Baling floods were all the super computers that are himself.” – Lao Tzu
the proportion of outstanding analysts say, as those would mean pinned on the “water head” situation. It supposed to model climate and
property loans to total lending by the government is admitting to the was interesting to read the arguments flood disasters. This article is contributed by
banks to try to limit the threat to the scale of the crisis. that eventually made the government Piarapakaran S, president of the
entire financial system. machineries at federal and state look Just like the Pasir Gudang Association of Water and Energy
But pressure has been building incompetent. pollution incidents, the Baling Research Malaysia (Awer), a non-
This squeezed sources of on Chinese banks to help ease the floods compelled the government government organisation involved
financing for developers already situation. China’s banking regulator Gunung Inas forest was partially to form a committee and find out in research and development in the
struggling to handle their debts. said on Thursday that it would help logged. Eventually, to protect the naked the reasons why lives and fields of water, energy and
ensure that projects are completed soil, the state government wanted to livelihoods were lost. Now, the environment.
A wave of defaults ensued, and units handed over to buyers. plant rubber trees and an Environment government and the committee
most notably by China’s biggest Impact Assessment was done for this
developer, Evergrande, which is Some intervention has
drowning in liabilities of more happened at the local level in Henan
than US$300 billion (RM1.33 province, where a bailout fund was
trillion). set up in collaboration with a state-
backed developer to help stressed
On top of the regulatory projects. – AFP
clampdown, Chinese property firms

Federal Reserve set to deliver another big interest rate increase

WASHINGTON: US central policymakers want to avoid at all buy cars and homes or expand
bankers face an increasingly costs the greater pain of a price businesses, which should cool
difficult balancing act as they spiral that becomes entrenched or demand, while also making it more
struggle to douse scorching spins out of control. attractive to save rather than
inflation while still keeping the spend.
economy growing, though they Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen,
have made it clear they are willing herself a former Fed chief, warned Other major central banks have
to risk a recession. last week that achieving a “soft followed suit, including the
But with war still raging in landing ... will require skill and European Central Bank that made
Ukraine, and Covid-19 causing good luck.” its first move last week.
ongoing issues in Asia, avoiding an
economic downturn will require Former Fed vice chair Donald Fed chair Jerome Powell last
luck and depend on many factors Kohn agreed. month said the policy-setting
outside the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) Federal Open Market Committee
control. “It’s a very complicated, multi- would consider either a 50 or 75
As families struggle to make dimensional issue,” Kohn told AFP, bps increase at the July meeting,
ends meet amid surging prices for especially due to the ongoing and most economists expect a
petrol, food and housing, and a supply chain uncertainty. repeat of the June three-quarter-
rising number of Americans take point increase. US President Joe Biden meeting virtually with his economic team at the White
on second jobs to pay the bills, Fed After flooding the world’s largest House on Friday in Washington. – AFPPIX
economy with support during the Fed governor Christopher
officials have made it clear that pandemic – zero interest rates and Waller recently floated the idea of a But some recent data “indicate serious downturn, but others,
fighting inflation is their top a steady stream of liquidity into the mammoth 100 bps hike, which
priority even if that means financial system – Fed would be the first since the US that previous rate increases have including former Treasury
inflicting pain. policymakers were congratulating central bank started using the very likely started to work,“ she said secretary Lawrence Summers, say
The Fed holds its two-day policy themselves on how quickly the federal funds rate for policy in the in an interview. they are overly optimistic and job
meeting this week, where it is economy recovered, regaining early 1990s. Housing prices have losses will have to rise sharply in
expected to raise the benchmark millions of jobs in a matter of skyrocketed, hitting new records order to tame inflation.
borrowing rate on Wednesday by months. The equivalent amount of repeatedly, even as interest rates Kohn said it will be important
another three-quarters of a tightening in a single move hasn’t have risen, and consumer spending for Powell to communicate clearly
percentage point in its aggressive But they were caught flat-footed been seen since the early 1980s, continues to increase, leading about what data the Fed is looking
campaign to cool demand and ease by the rapid run-up in prices, as when then-Fed chief Paul Volcker some economists to warn of a for to slow or pause the rate hike
price pressures. Americans flush with cash due to was on a crusade to crush a wage- contraction in the second quarter. cycle.
Despite a healthy job market massive government aid went on a price inflationary spiral. But there are signs of cracks, “I think a fairly shallow
with near-record low spending spree, buying up cars, including falling home sales, a recession,” with higher
unemployment, workers are seeing houses and other goods at a time But even Waller noted that it is dramatic drop in mortgage unemployment than the 3.7% the
their wage gains overwhelmed by when the global supply chain was important not to move too fast, and applications and an increasing Fed projected last month, “will be
sky-high consumer prices that rose still bogged down by pandemic a full point hike would only be share of spending going to necessary to break this inflation
by a new 40-year high of 9.1% in lockdowns that continue in China. called for if data continue to show necessities. spiral,” he said.
June. accelerating price increases. Officials have said the US “But, boy, the amount of
Slowing the economy is likely to The Fed finally began liftoff – economy is strong enough to uncertainty around it is just huge.”
cause more job losses, but taking the policy interest rate off “I think they will probably withstand higher rates without a – AFP
zero – in March, starting with a 25- discuss 100 basis points just
basis-point increase, followed by because the inflation picture is still
50 in May and 75 in June. very bad,” said Julie Smith, a
Lafayette College economics
Higher lending costs make it professor.
more expensive to borrow funds to

M O N DAY
25 JULY 2022

█ BY HAZIQUE ZAIRILL These new models of Beam e-
scooters are also fitted with
BEAM Mobility, Asia-Pacific’s geofencing technology to guarantee
largest and fastest-growing e-scooter users remain inside local
shared micro-mobility council-and government-approved
company, just launched its micro-mobility vehicle use zones.
“Drive Something New Today”
campaign to demonstrate the This ensure the safety of riders,
significant role that its shared e- pedestrians, and other vehicles while
scooter service plays in resolving the allowing Beam to identify
everyday problem of completing first inappropriate usage or placement of
and last-mile journeys when using its cars, which can then be addressed
public transport. instantly. It has also been said that all
The launc event was held in Kuala of Beam’s e-scooters are supplied
Lumpur’s Chinatown last week, with with batteries that are certified to the
the mission to turn ‘little drives’ into strictest fire safety standards.
better rides and make cities flow
better for everyone. In addition to utilising numerous
Taty Azman, Head of Public technologies, Beam ensures the
Affairs, Beam Mobility Malaysia safety of its riders with an in-person
stated that “Beam’s e-scooters are safety curriculum known as the
built for convenience and to “Beam Safe Academy.” The training is
encourage people to opt for greener conducted by the company’s trained
commutes within the city centre.” instructors and instructs participants
“With its growing availability in on the proper use of e-scooters.
key transit points and destinations
around the Klang Valley, the ability to Therefore, the “Drive Something
quickly hop on and off an e-scooter to New Today” campaign presents the
travel door-to-door in minutes gives Beam Booster initiative – a platform
Malaysians an easy and convenient that highlights local businesses
solution to the first and last mile Beam aspires to provide economical mobility solutions for the first and last mile of connectivity. – DARA through Beam’s proprietary virtual
challenges of public transport usage,” SHAIPUDIN/VOXEUREKA parking technology, which the
she added. business claims have the ability to
Taty also claims that “this eBmeiasmsi’osnzsemroission boost local economic growth and
increases the utilisation of public tourism.
transport while reducing the
dependency on private vehicles. The Beam Mobility is also an MDEC e-
micro-mobility company Rezeki partner that has established
complements the existing public gig economy work prospects for
transit infrastructure by providing locals. Currently, the company
simple, accessible, and employs over 250 Malaysian
environmentally friendly ways of independent contractors as Beam
navigating the city using e-scooters. Rangers to perform essential
Thus, Beam stated that riders save maintenance on its e-scooters.
2.65kg of CO2 emissions for every
10km ride on a Beam instead of a car.” o The “Drive Something New Today” aircraft-grade aluminium chassis lies The #BeamForAll campaign
In a recent survey of micro- campaign by Beam Mobility seeks to educate an efficient electric powertrain and a argues for fair access to
mobility users conducted by Beam in locals on alternative, convenient and more high-end IoT communications transportation services for all
May 2022, nearly half of the 1,800 sustainable modes of transport device, both of which combine to Malaysians, with the goal of making
respondents stated that the assure the safety and responsible its e-scooters accessible and
company’s services had increased operation of its users,” claims Taty. inexpensive. In light of the
their likelihood of using public recognition of micro-mobility as a
transportation. In addition, 77% of key component of the public
transport framework in the 12th
regular passengers claimed they Malaysia Plan, this is more important
always, frequently, or occasionally than ever.
use an e-scooter to access or depart
from public transportation. Heading out for
an experiential
At the same event, Taty elaborated ride through
on the technology that it employs to Chinatown –
ensure the safety of its passengers. DARA
One of the most noticeable SHAIPUDIN/VOX
characteristics is its speed-limiting EUREKA
system, which caps the e-scooters at
25 km/h, even when travelling Beam employs
downhill, in accordance with the law 250+ Malaysian
imposed by the Ministry of Transport gig workers as
Malaysia for micro-mobility vehicles Beam Rangers to
back in June. maintain its high-
tech e-scooters. –
“Underneath the Beam e-scooter’s DARA
SHAIPUDIN/VOX
EUREKA

The new model of Beam includes with front suspension and dual-brake. –
HAZIQUE ZAIRILL/THESUN

ENTERTAINMENT

16 theSun LYFE ON MONDAY | JULY 25, 2022

█ COMPILED BY ANANSA JACOB Guardians of the
Galaxy Vol 3
MARVEL Studios made a director Gunn (far
giant impact yesterday at left) and cast
the San Diego Comic- members (from
Con, with the unveiling of second left) Pratt,
several unexpected titles for Phase 5 Gillan, Iwuji,
and 6 of the newly-rebranded Klementieff, Sean
Multiverse Saga and two emotion- Gunn, Poulter and
filled panels for Black Panther: Bakalova interact
Wakanda Forever and Guardians of with the audience
the Galaxy Vol 3. at the event. – AFP

Fans had been especially curious fuTthuere is here Poulter and Maria Bakalova as before returning to lead his own
over how Marvel would continue Cosmo the Spacedog – debuted the standalone series, which will have 18
with the Black Panther sequel first look at the final Guardians film, episodes.
following the untimely death of lead which hinted at revealing how Rocket What really had fans wondering
Chadwick Boseman in 2020. The first became a sentient, walking raccoon. were the three films announced as
trailer immediately addressed the Chukwudi Iwuji (formerly of DC’s part of Phase 6 – a Fantastic 4 reboot
issue, showing the various characters Peacemaker) made an appearance in set for November 2024 (which would
grieving over the death of his costume as the High Evolutionary, make it the fourth attempt to bring
character T’Challa, before coming implying that his role in the film is Marvel’s First Family to the big
together to face a newcomer to the related to the story of Rocket’s screen) and a two-film conclusion for
Marvel Cinematic Universe – Namor transformation. the Multiverse Saga. The Avengers-
(played by Tenoch Huerta) the King Other highly-anticipated Phase 5 branded films have the titles
of Atlantis, who is shown leading his o Marvel Studios’ Phase 5 and 6 films that fans are looking forward to Avengers: The Kang Dynasty and
people in an invasion to the surface announcements hold much promise for fans include Blade, which will see Avengers: Secret Wars.
world. of the superhero movie franchise Mahershala Ali taking The latter
on the mantle of the titlepoints to a Marvel
A question lingers over the trailer: brooding anti-hero, Scan for Black comics crossover
who will take on the mantle of the Captain America: New Panther: miniseries from 2015
Black Panther? A figure is seen in the World Order, a film Wakanda
hero’s suit at the end of the trailer, Forever trailer that involves an
though it isn’t clarified who is in the
costume.

Director Ryan Coogler, who also
helmed the first Black Panther, spoke
of feeling the spirit of Boseman
beside him as he put together the first
footage of the film, adding that the
sequel “goes to new places in
Wakanda that we haven’t seen before
and it goes to new places in the
Marvel Cinematic Universe.”
Audiences will be able to see the
results on Nov 11.

Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige
also took to the stage of the legendary
Hall H to show the crown what the
studio had planned over the next four
years.

Phase 5 will officially kick off next
year with Ant-Man and the Wasp:
Quantumania, which saw the film’s

Feige presenting first trailer revealing a cameo continuation of the incursion between the
Marvel Studio’s appearance by comedy legend Bill Falcon and the Winter main Marvel universe
Phase 5 films and Murray as a character from the Soldier TV series, and Thunderbolts, a (Earth-616) and the Ultimate Marvel
series. – AFP Quantum Realm. Director Peyton film which will see several MCU anti- universe (Earth-1610) leading to the
Reed also hinted that the audience heroes team up. destruction of both. In its wake, many
may have “seen a shot of MODOK” in Also announced as part of Phase 5 variants of Marvel characters find
the trailer. The technologically- were the Disney+ series Echo, Loki themselves living in a post-
enhanced supervillain has long been Season 2 and Agatha: Coven of apocalyptic planet called Battleworld.
among the list of characters that fans Chaos, all spin-offs or continuations However, it is unclear just how much
have wanted to see make an from previous series. However, there the film will be inspired by the comics
appearance in the Marvel Cinematic was one surprise announcement – origins of the story.
Universe, however, no Daredevil: Born Again, which brings Fiege and his team could very well
announcement has been made about back the vigilante lawyer Matt be pursuing their own film-based
who will be playing him. Murdock (Charlie Cox) in his own narrative, as seen in how the MCU’s
Later, an emotional James Gunn series. The character had a surprise Phase 3 ended in 2019’s Avengers:
and his equally emotional cast – cameo in last year’s Spider-Man: No Endgame.
including Chris Pratt, Karen Gillan, Way Home, and will also be making Will the same take place for Phase
Pom Klementieff, Sean Gunn, Will appearances in Echo and She-Hulk 6? Only time will tell.

Shazam, Black Adam bring new hope to troubled DCEU franchise
THE DCEU has had a bumpy road studio chose to focus on its two least the stage with co-stars Aldis Hodge,
over the past year, and all eyes were controversial films – Shazam! Fury of Noah Centineo and Quintessa
on the Warner Bros. panel at the San the Gods and Black Adam – during its Swindell to talk about how it had long
Diego Comic-Con over how the hour-long panel slot. been his dream to bring Black Adam
studio would deal with its upcoming Onstage, Shazam! star Zachary to the big screen. He later debuted a
releases. To no one’s surprise, the Levi bantered with costars Lucy Liu, brand new trailer for the film, which
Johnson in costume as Black Adam. – Asher Angel and Jack Dylan Grazer showcased more scenes of the
AFP and director David F. Sandberg, while characters using their powers, and
Helen Mirren and Rachel Zegler announced that he was giving away
appeared in a scripted video message free IMAX tickets to all 6,000
to celebrate their female co-stars. audience members in Hall H to watch
Both Mirren and Liu will play the the movie when it premieres on Oct
Daughters of Atlas, who appear to 21.
want to take back the “power of all the When a fan asked him how Black
gods” that Shazam and his teenage Adam would fare against Superman
buddies “stole” to become adult in a fight, Johnson gave an eyebrow-
superheroes during the events of the raising reply: “It probably all depends
previous film. The sequel premieres on who’s playing Superman.”
on Dec 21. Despite this name-drop, there was
Later, Dwayne Johnson made a little mention of any of the DCEU (from left) Shazam! Fury of the Gods director David Sandberg with stars Angel, Liu,
memorable appearance in full Justice League characters at the panel. Levi and Grazer. – AFP
costume as Black Adam, emerging on The biggest DC movies for 2023,
a raised platform surrounded in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom and with the film’s stars Amber Heard and updates on the future of Gal Gadot’s
smoke and sending a bolt of lightning The Flash, were completely absent Ezra Miller, respectively. Wonder Woman and Robert
into the audience – from promotional Pattinson’s The Batman.
activating blue lights materials at the event, There was also no mention of
in lanyards handed Scan for probably due to the other DC titles like Batgirl (expected Industry insiders have speculated
out to the Hall H Shazam! studio wanting to to debut this year) and the recently- that it could be Warner Bros. way of
audience. Fury of the downplay the wrapped Blue Beetle (featuring the minimising negative press, until it is
Gods trailer controversies associated first Latino superhero character to ready to announce developments to
He later shared appear in a comic book movie), nor its future line-up of superhero films.

ENTERTAINMENT

17theSun LYFE ON MONDAY | JULY 25, 2022

Playing
with fire
o Fire of Love charts
romance and death of
volcano-chasing scientists

FRENCH scientists Maurice and Katia Playing in a limited number of US theaters, the documentary from National Geographic and prestigious indie distributor Neon (”Parasite”) is earning rave
Krafft were brought together, and reviews and generating early awards buzz. – AFP
eventually killed, by their shared love of
volcanoes. that was told through the language of eruption of Mount St Helens in the teaching you how to navigate the unknown, and
Now the married couple are the subject of volcanoes,” she added. northwestern United States, and the Nevado del who knew how to reconcile fear - that was such
Fire of Love, a new film constructed from hours Ruiz disaster that killed up to 25,000 a salve and a refuge for us.”
of dazzling, terrifying and occasionally quirky “That’s what drew them together in the first Colombians five years later, the pair reoriented
footage they shot close to – and even inside – place, and that was the propulsive material, the their work to lobby governments for better And then there is the aesthetic beauty of the
erupting craters. fuel of their relationship.” evacuation planning. footage itself, full of glowing red lava and alien-
Reckless love looking volcanic landscapes, all captured in a
Playing in a limited number of US theatres, While Maurice was the more extroverted and “Since they were some of the only people distinctive style with “the hallmarks of the
the documentary from National Geographic ostensibly thrill-seeking of the pair – he paddles really capturing those images, they were French New Wave.”
and prestigious indie distributor Neon in an acid lake and plots to kayak down an uniquely suited to do that advocacy work,” said
(Parasite) is earning rave reviews and active lava stream – Katia was similarly Dosa. “For example, in the cinematography, there
generating early awards buzz. courageous in the face of peril. was a lot of playful snap zooms, which
“And that is literally what they were trying to reminded us of films in France from the 60s and
Director Sara Dosa first stumbled upon the Their gung-ho approach drew criticism from do as they died on mountains in 1991.” 70s,” she said.
pair’s “spectacular imagery” while researching some of their scientific peers, but “I don’t think Salve
another documentary about Icelandic that we ever found them reckless, quite Aside from informing modern audiences about “And their own writing – they authored
volcanoes – but was drawn more to the “love honestly,” said Dosa. the pair’s work, Dosa hopes the film can remind nearly 20 books – almost recalled the bombastic
that just radiates behind the lens, unlike viewers that the planet is not simply “a resource and playful spirit of narration in Truffaut films.”
anything else.” “They ultimately did lead a deeply to be capitalised upon.”
meaningful life and die a meaningful death. Dosa herself drew on that style, including the
For 25 years, the Kraffts had travelled the And so much of that was this pursuit of love,” “These kinds of stories about the aliveness, documentary’s own, breathy narration.
world together in search of active volcanoes, she added. the sentience of the Earth, are all the more
writing some 20 books and making five feature important to counteract the exploitation,” she “One of the great narrative devices of the
films, plus countless television programmes “I’m sure many people will say perhaps it said. French New Wave was love triangle stories,”
and lectures. was a reckless love, but for us, it was the way for said Dosa.
them to live.” Making the film during the pandemic and
But they are perhaps best remembered today “having these guides, Katia and Maurice, “And for us, that was something that felt
for their deaths side-by-side on Japan’s Mount After witnessing the staggering 1980 appropriate. Katia and Maurice truly did seem
Unzen volcano, which erupted in 1991 after to have a third in their relationship – volcanoes.”
nearly two centuries dormant, sending a fatal – ETX Studio
cloud of gas and ash surging down its eastern
flank.

Fire of Love begins and ends with this tragic
information – yet it spends the bulk of its
running time on the “love triangle” between the
couple and their lifelong obsession.

“Once we really learned about them as
people ... and the fact that they were married
and also seemed to be in love with volcanoes –
that’s when we thought, ‘okay, we want to make
a film of these people,’” Dosa told AFP.

“We wanted to tell kind of a mythic love story

A timeless romance
THE latest trailer for iQIYI’s costumes to the props used was
upcoming period original series, A designed with historical accuracy in
Love Never Lost, wowed viewers with mind.
its exquisite aesthetic and starry cast “The fate, love and hate of these
lineup. characters under the torrent of those
times was never just a trivial
The drama series features a bright tale to tell,” said
cast including leads Wei Da Xun, Zhu director Wang Wei
Ya Wen, Chun Xia, Li Xian and Zhou in an interview,
You. The series is directed by the explaining the
prominent Wang Wei, who has importance of
previously headed works such as Day attention to
and Night and Fearless Whispers. detail.
When
Set in the Qing Dynasty, A Love asked to
Never Lost depicts the story of a group describe his
of youth, led by Liang Xiang (played reflections on
by Li Xian), Yang Kai Zhi (played by this series,
Wei Da Xun) and Qiu Hong (played Wang sums it up
by Chun Xia), who sought beautifully with
revolutionary change for their the sentence “Even
country. if they can’t see the
light, they will still fight for
Trapped in a whirlpool of power that path.” Original historical sources such as books, photos and videos were referenced to ensure accuracy in
play and with no real platform to In a recent interview, designs when filming.
encourage change, their ideals on male lead Li Xian
friendship, love and faith are put to revealed that after with the challenges in the process of will and determination. After
the test as they become increasingly reading the script of A present era.” preparing to play the role of Liang returning to China from his studies,
embroiled in this era. Love Never Lost, he Xiang, but he firmly believes that Liang Xiang is inspired to explore
immediately made As the every actor does their best to serve ways to make China a wealthy
A Love Never Lost is a rare up his mind to take drama spans the character they are acting as. country with strong soldiers and pave
historical period drama that not only up the project. He the period of the path for a brighter future.
focuses on the historical significance added that “the nearly 10 Describing his character, Li Xian A Love Never Lost will be available
of the story, but centres itself around enthusiasm of Li Xian shines years, Li shared that Liang Xiang was once a soon on iQIYI, via the iQIYI mobile
a group of youths across its narrative. young people in in his role as young man who was passionate, application and the iQIYI
the drama is Liang Xiang. Xian naive and ambitious. However, this international platform
Original historical sources such as revealed all changed when one of his brothers
books, photos and videos were easily resonated that he felt died, which shook up Liang Xiang’s (www.iq.com).
referenced to ensure accuracy in certain
designs when filming. For example,
in a scene where Li Xian’s character
has his wedding, everything from the

FOOD

18 theSun LYFE ON MONDAY | JULY 25, 2022

Vegan cheese with a twist
o Here’s one way to tech company has developed a
make vegan cheese protein ingredient from
without using soy or microorganisms naturally found in
cashew nuts plants that have the ability to
transform plant fibres.
REHYDRATING cashews or In practical terms, the result looks
blending soy yoghurt with like a powder. Last year, private
olive oil and tofu are the two investors invested some US$45
main recipes for making million (RM200.5 million) in the
dairy-free cheese. technology developed by this
company, based in the US state of
The vegan alternatives to Delaware, in order to make this new
Camembert, cheddar and feta that ingredient a basis for food products
result from these processes try to free from animal proteins.
come as close as possible to From a nutritional point of view,
mimicking a traditional cheese this new product appears to be
platter, but not without difficulty. promising, since it contains no less
than nine essential amino acids, but
In the future, a new ingredient also minerals, iron, phosphorus and
could pave the way to developing magnesium.
more promising vegan cheeses. And According to the US Food and
that ingredient is a protein derived Drug Administration, just 30g of this
from the fermentation of biomass. protein powder meets the
What is it? requirements for a “good source” of
An American startup, called five B vitamins.
Superbrewed Foods, has made this
protein powder a core part of its What next? A protein powder derived from biomass fermentation could be the future of vegan cheese. – AFP
business. For consumers, this discovery will
become an in-store reality thanks to a For its part, Superbrewed Foods Group. Last year, it already unveiled a a mixture based on coconut oil and
It discovered the existence of this partnership between the startup and had said it expects to market its vegan version of its Babybel. starch.
substance by questioning the the Bel Group, a French protein in the first half of 2023.
capacity of certain animals, such as multinational that owns several In its dairy-free form, the small And now, the French
gorillas or elephants, to develop hefty globally popular cheese brands, The subject of vegan cheese is a circular cheese, with its iconic wax manufacturer is keen to broaden its
muscle mass while feeding only on including Laughing Cow and long-standing project for the Bel shell, had an adapted recipe based on vegan cheese offer. – ETX Studio
plants. Babybel.

Following the same fermentation It has decided to develop a
steps used to produce beer, this food complete range of cheeses with this
ingredient and to offer these new
products to consumers very soon, the
Group explains on its website.

IT’S hot in the north of Italy – too hot, Replacing animal protein with
even – to the point of seriously chickpeas to get more expensive
endangering the agricultural crops
essential to all kinds of Italian recipes A tasty tomato-mozzarella salad could soon cost us more. – GETTY WHETHER in hummus, as an egg supplies.
known and loved worldwide. This white substitute, or as flour for a US production is still viable, but
produce includes risotto rice, Italian cuisine could gluten-free diet, chickpeas – or
famously grown in the region, but become an expensive habit garbanzo beans – are much more these crops are, as ever, at Mother
also tomatoes and olives, harvests of essential than you might think. Nature’s mercy. Over the past two
which could seriously dwindle. However, due to the war in years, supplies have fallen by 10%
Ukraine, supplies are dwindling due to unfavourable weather
Italy hasn’t seen this for 70 years. and prices are expected to rise. conditions, particularly drought.
The north of the country is Indeed, many farmers have
experiencing severe drought, with a After sunflower oil, mustard preferred to plant wheat or corn,
state of emergency declared in five seeds, coffee and sriracha sauce, providing them with more income.
regions: Piedmont, Veneto, chickpeas are the latest kitchen
Lombardy, Emilia-Romagna and staple to be affected by a shortage As a result, chickpea prices are
Friuli-Venezia Giulia. This dramatic – or at least a reduction in supply. on the rise. In the United States,
situation is notably due to the fact According to the Global Pulse jars cost 12% more than in 2021,
that these Italian regions have seen Confederation, which represents according to data from NielseniQ.
very little wet weather since last the various players in the pulse The increase even stands at 17% if
autumn. Italians did not see much industry, production is expected to compared to the pre-pandemic
snow last winter, while the spring was decrease by 20% this year. The period. As a result, chickpea
particularly warm. As a result, more cause: the war in Ukraine. products are more expensive, the
than 30% of national agricultural typical example being hummus,
production is threatened by drought, Although it’s not widely known, which is 6.9% more expensive than
according to Coldiretti, the country’s Russia is an exporter of chickpeas, in 2019. In the United Kingdom,
largest agricultural union. to the tune of between 200,000 too, the iconic Middle Eastern dip
and 250,000 tonnes per year. As is gripped by price inflation, up
First, there is rice. The famous such, it’s a market that is logically 100% since January, reports the
starchy varieties – starting with facing the challenges of the Guardian.
arborio, which makes a creamy sanctions imposed on Russia in
risotto – are grown in the provinces of response to the conflict in Ukraine. Hummus is far from the only
Pavia, Vercelli and Novara. Some 95% Indeed, Russia accounts for a product that requires a large
of Italian rice production hails from quarter of the total chickpea amount of chickpeas in its recipe.
this agricultural area between market. At the same time, the war These pulses are also crucial to
Lombardy and Piedmont. The Po has also prevented Ukrainian making another Middle Eastern
valley is the largest rice-growing area farmers from planting chickpea speciality, falafel, as well as many
in Europe. It offers a real reservoir of crops, which could remove at least other dishes hailing from the
water that is indispensable to all 50,000 tonnes from European region, and around the
farmers in the area. Mediterranean. – ETX Studio

And rice growing has a long home to crops of fruit and vegetables. The production of this kitchen In the United States, the price of chickpeas has risen by 12% in one year. –
history there, practised since the first And harvests could be halved staple is now subject to a very high GETTY
half of the 15th century, and channels compared to 2021. annual variability, with a drop of 50%
to drain the marshes have made the in 2014 and 60% in 2016, according to
work easier. It is even said that this According to a British importer data from the French Ministry of
network of channels was conceived (Eurostar Commodities Ltd) of Economy. And that’s not just for
by Leonardo da Vinci. According to tomatoes and rice, speaking to the production in northern Italy, but for
figures published by the French trade publication, The Grocer, the national production, half of which is
Ministry of Economy, Italy is the foodstuffs they plan to ship will not provided by the region of Puglia in the
leading producer of rice in Europe. In only be more expensive but also heel of Italy.
2018, some 1.6 million tonnes of rice scarcer.
were grown there. Still, drought is not the only
Tomatoes and olives are also at risk And that’s not all. Italian olives – culprit. Since 2013, olive fields have
While the north of Italy is associated the aperitivo essential – could too be suffered the effects of the bacterium
with rice growing, that’s not the only in short supply. The harvest could be Xylella fastidiosa, which causes the
crop at risk from drought. Sicily may down on last year by about 30%. trees to dry out. In France, olive
be famous for its succulent citrus However, if this could lead to fears of growers in the Gard region are
fruits and sun-drenched tomatoes, a decline in the production of Italian experiencing the same problem. –
but Italy’s northern regions are also olive oil, it should be noted that this ETX Studio
situation is nothing new.

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19theSun LYFE ON MONDAY | JULY 25, 2022

The cafe has a modern meets traditional interior. – AMIRUL SYAFIQ MOHD DIN/THESUN The gula melaka in their ais kacang and desserts has an incredible flavour
and fragrance. – KWONG WAH AIS KACANG

The buns and the ais kacang are the perfect pair. – AMIRUL SYAFIQ MOHD DIN/THESUN Teng and her sibling Mun has brought the family’s secret recipes to a new generation of foodies. –
AMIRUL SYAFIQ MOHD DIN/THESUN

█ BY MARIETTA MU The taste of 1958
oKwongWah Ais Kacang opens at Pavilion Bukit Jalil,
HAVE you ever wondered what continuing its traditional taste from 64 years ago
desserts your grandfather and
grandmother had before your time? Shortly after, the shop started to gain much “We blend our Gula Melaka from different Kwong Wah also serves other local Malaysian
Turns out ‘old-timey’ sweets are popularity through social media and word-of- sources to ensure that we develop the best food. – AMIRUL SYAFIQ MOHD DIN/THESUN
equally delicious for modern tastebuds! mouth, and a strong following of regulars and flavour and fragrance when used in our desserts
new customers became flooding in. and cakes”, said Teng. Kwong Wah Ais Kacang Pavilion Bukit Jalil
If you’re a millennial or older, perhaps you features a selection of other traditional dishes
have memories of enjoying old-fashioned They would come from near and far for their In addition, their cendol isn’t bland like along with their signature delectable ice
traditional treats like ais-kacang or cendol to now-famous Ais Kacang, Gula Melaka Coconut normal cendol. Instead, it is infused with desserts, cakes and buns, and opens daily from
cool down during a hot Malaysian afternoon. If Buns, and Gula Melaka Mini Chiffon cakes pandan flavours and placed on top of superfine 10am to 10pm and offers indoor and alfresco
you’re dreaming of the flavours that once among many others. bingsu-like shaved ice along with creamy dining and takeaway.
tempted and tantalised your taste buds in your coconut milk, making that bowl of yummy
youth, good news, because Kwong Wah Ais The creative sisters believed in using the best goodness the ‘star’ of the shop and a definite
Kacang just opened up at Pavilion Bukit Jalil. quality ingredients, and honouring their long- must-try dessert.
standing family recipe to celebrate the heritage
The new 3,000 sq ft cafe with seating for up to and concept of their generations-old branding, If you’re ever feeling peckish after a mall run,
100 pax serves traditional Malaysian delights handed down from their grandfather and their you must also try their buns that come in three
ranging from Nasi Lemak and Ipoh Hor Fun, to parents. different flavours – BBQ Chicken Bun, Gula
desserts like Cendol and Ikan Bilis Buns. Melaka Coconut Bun and Ikan Bilis Sambal Bun
When I first tried their signature Ais Kacang – and you’ll definitely get a nostalgic hit after
Before opening this cafe, Kwong Wah Ais and Cendol with Gula Melaka, the bursting trying them.
Kacang was established in 1958 as a beverage flavours of all the ingredients made the dessert
stall in PJ Old Town by Chong Yok Wah, serving one of the most unique I’ve ever tasted. For their cake series, their Pandan Swiss Roll
beverages and soft drinks along with ais kacang with coconut flakes inside is one-of-a-kind,
and cendol. It quickly became a popular spot to Although you might be wondering how ais turning the iconic ABC taste into the fluffy airy
enjoy a sweet break in the afternoon around the kacang can taste that mind-blowing, Teng tells roll of chiffon that lingers in your mind. You
neighbourhood. me that the delicious ingredients and syrups definitely will want to try more.
used in their Ais Kacang are all prepared in-
After Chong passed down the shop to his house, and not just poured out from a can or Last but not least, their Gula Melaka Mini
daughter, Chong Swee Eng and her husband, bought from mass-production suppliers, and Chiffon is equally as addicting and soft, making
Mr. Wong, the couple ran it until they retired in this is evident from the taste. it the perfect dessert to gift to family and friends.
2015. Even after retiring, the dynamic couple
continued their passion for food and kept busy
in their home kitchen developing new flavours
and improving old recipes.

In 2017, they entrusted their generations-old
secret family recipes to their daughters, Teng
and Mun, to revive and operate Kwong Wah Ais
Kacang at Section 17, Petaling Jaya.

TECH

20 theSun LYFE ON MONDAY | JULY 25, 2022

New tech for World Cup
oFIFA will deploy semi-automated offside technology at the nextWorld Cup

FOR the next soccer World Cup automated offside detection Could sand one day replace lithium in batteries for renewable energy
in Qatar, FIFA has announced technology uses no less than 12 technologies? – GETTY
the implementation of a new cameras, placed under the stadium
semi-automated system, roof, tracking each player with up to Batteries made from sand?
capable of sending real-time offside 29 data points per player (primarily
alerts to the video match officials. on the face and extremities of the IS sand the material that could 14, 2022 (when Russia halted
This will be made possible by the use limbs). These are monitored 50 times one day replace lithium in energy deliveries to the Nordic
of connected balls and a system of per second to accurately determine batteries for renewable energy country), around 10% of
cameras tracking all players on the players’ exact position on the pitch at technologies? Such is the idea of Finland’s electricity supply came
field. any given time. A sensor in the centre a team of Finnish engineers who from Russia.
of the official 2022 FIFA World Cup have developed a new kind of
FIFA has announced that semi- ball will send data up to 500 times per battery. The device developed by
automated offside detection second, allowing for precise Polar Night Energy also has the
detection of the kick point. The Finnish company Polar advantage of offering an
technology will be used Night Energy, located in alternative to lithium, a rare
throughout the forthcoming Then, by combining all this data Kankaanpää in the west of the metal used in the manufacture
soccer competition. This and applying sophisticated country, has developed a of photovoltaic panels and wind
technology will help algorithms, an alert concerning a battery-based principally on turbines (as well as smartphones
referees to make potential offside incident will be sand. This new type of battery is and electric cars), the extraction
quicker decisions, systematically sent to the video actually a large steel tank of which raises major ecological
in turn helping to match officials. After quickly studying installed in a power plant and and social concerns. Moreover,
keep the game the game sequence, if the officials filled with construction sand. It lithium is a rare metal, and the
moving. confirm the offside position, they will could potentially save 169.8 threat of a shortage looms in
The then inform the referee present on megatons of CO2e per year by the coming years.
semi- the pitch. This process should only 2030 (or between 56.6
FIFA will be rolling take a few seconds to complete, in megatons and 283.1 megatons Seen from this angle, the use
out semi-automated order to avoid major time-outs of CO2e per year), according to of sand to store energy seems
offside tech during during the match. Mission Innovation, a global opportune. But the quantity of
the upcoming Qatar clean energy initiative. sand used in the Polar Night
tournament. – FIFA Note that each decision will give Energy battery is not negligible,
rise to a 3D animation detailing the Strictly speaking, this battery since more than 100 tonnes are
exact position of each player involved will not be able to produce poured into the tank used for
in the incident. It could, if necessary, electricity, since it will only be this purpose.
used to store heat produced
be broadcast on television and in from surplus solar and wind Naturally created by the
the stadium. This new technology energy during the summer. This erosion of rocks near water
complements video-assisted heat can then be discharged sources (oceans, seas, rivers,
refereeing (VAR), which was and used to heat homes, etc.), sand is the second most
introduced at the last World Cup, business premises or municipal exploited natural resource after
won by France in 2018. buildings, starting from next water, according to a United
The 2022 FIFA World Cup is winter. Nations report published in
scheduled to start on Monday, April. But, unlike water, few
November 21, while the final will be The sand stores heat at about official regulations are in place
held on Sunday, December 18, 500°C, making it possible to to ensure reasonable use of
Qatar’s National Day. – heat houses in winter when sand. This is a real social and
ETX Studio energy is more expensive. This environmental problem, since
offers a means of limiting this resource is subject to major
energy costs -- ecologically, trafficking and illegal extraction,
politically and economically -- generating conflicts and causing
especially since one-third of insecurity for the inhabitants in
energy consumed in Finland some countries, as is the case in
comes from Russia. Before May India or Morocco. – ETX Studio

Virtual art exhibitions are good for your health
VISITING an art museum can have a period of time, according to a UNESCO report
multitude of health benefits. But what about from 2020. Millions of art lovers turned to Spending a few minutes
virtual exhibitions? A team of European virtual tours to access culture and escape looking at digital artworks
researchers recently studied their therapeutic their everyday realities. And good for them, could be enough to help
virtues and found that they could be on par suggests the study by MacKenzie Trupp and us feel better, according to
with those of real-world art experiences. Matthew Pelowski. The researchers observed a European study. – GETTY
that people who visited a virtual exhibition
The idea of going to a museum for health saw their mood improve. “This included
benefits may sound surprising, but it is a lowered state-anxiety, negative mood,
concept that’s gaining ground - and for good loneliness, and increased subjective
reason. Numerous scientific publications wellbeing,“ they wrote in the study, recently
have highlighted the multiple benefits of art published in the journal, Frontier Psychology.
on our physical and mental wellbeing.
Contact with works of art can help relieve Even more surprisingly, these therapeutic
chronic pain and alleviate stress and anxiety. effects are felt very quickly. The psychologists
noted that looking at digital artworks for a few
However, scientists did not know if these minutes is enough to make you feel better.
effects could also be experienced via the The benefits of virtual exhibitions are even
internet. MacKenzie Trupp and Matthew more pronounced if the people who visit
Pelowski set out to investigate this question them have a particular attachment to the art,
with the help of researchers from the Max or find it beautiful.
Planck Institutes for Human Cognitive and
Brain Sciences, and Psycholinguistics. They While the study has a small number of
asked 84 participants to visit two exhibitions participants, it suggests new possibilities for
digitized by Google Arts and Culture - one on art therapy. In the future, virtual exhibitions
Monet and the other on Japanese culinary could be displayed in waiting rooms,
traditions - during the first lockdown of the hospitals and rural areas where access to art is
Covid-19 pandemic. limited. This would allow as many people as
possible to reap the health benefits of art. –
At the time, nearly 90% of the world’s ETX Studio
museums closed their doors for a certain

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ċƭƙĿŠĚƙƙɈ IJĿŠîŠČĿîŕ ŞîƑŒĚƥƙ îŠē ƥĺĚ CCoommppaannyy NNoo..:: 220011770011002266778811 champagne as they breezed into for me it’s about mentality, if you
ĚČūŠūŞNjɍ the French capital. eat, train, rest properly you can
((11224400994477--AA)) achieve a lot,” said Thomas.
cūċ ēĚƙČƑĿƎƥĿūŠɇ ((IInn MMeemmbbeerrss’’ The peloton rolled past the
'îĿŕNj ŠĚDžƙ ijîƥĺĚƑĿŠij îŠē DžƑĿƥĿŠij IJūƑ VVoolluunnttaarryy WWiinnddiinngg UUpp)) Jardin de Luxembourg, through Many stars emerged along the
¬ƭŠ ĿǕ îŠē ¡ƑūƎĚƑƥNj ¹îŒĚɈ ĿŠČŕƭēĿŠij NNOOTTIICCEE OOFF FFIINNAALL MMEEEETTIINNGG Saint Michel, over Pont Neuf and route with Belgian rider Wout van
ƎƑūČĚƙƙĿŠij ƙƥîƥĚŞĚŠƥƙɈ ƑĚƙĚîƑČĺ ƑĚƎūƑƥƙ NNOOTTIICCEE IISS HHEERREEBBYY GGIIVVEENN TTHHAATT passed the Louvre before a sprint Aert, a Jumbo teammate of
îŠē ƭƑƙî ūƭŠČĚŞĚŠƥƙɒ ĿŠƥĚƑDŽĿĚDžĿŠij ppuurrssuuaanntt ttoo SSeeccttiioonn 445599((22)) ooff tthhee over eight laps of the Champs Vingegaard, coming third on all
ċƭƙĿŠĚƙƙ ƎĚƑƙūŠîŕĿƥĿĚƙɒ ČūDŽĚƑĿŠij ĚDŽĚŠƥƙɈ CCoommppaanniieess AAcctt 22001166,, aa FFiinnaall MMeeeettiinngg Elysees. three opening stages then pulling
ŞĚēĿî ċƑĿĚIJĿŠijƙ îŠē ƎƑĚƙƙ ČūŠIJĚƑĚŠČĚƙɍ ooff tthhee CCoommppaannyy wwiillll bbee hheelldd aatt SSuuiittee off a late escape to finally land a
GūŕŕūDž ƭƎ ūŠ ČūƑƎūƑîƥĚɈ IJĿŠîŠČĿîŕ îŠē 1122--AA,, LLeevveell 1122 MMeennaarraa NNoorrtthhaamm,, NNoo.. Team Jumbo’s Vingegaard win on stage four at Calais as the
ĚČūŠūŞĿČ ĿƙƙƭĚƙɍ 5555 JJaallaann SSuullttaann AAhhmmaadd SShhaahh,, 1100005500 topped the overall standings race returned to France.
ÀƎŕūîē ƙƥūƑĿĚƙ ūŠŕĿŠĚɈ IJĚƥČĺ ĿŠēĿČĚƙɈ îƙƙĿƙƥ GGeeoorrggeettoowwnn,, PPeennaanngg oonn 3300tthh AAuugguusstt ahead of two-time defending
ƥĺĚ ēĚƙŒɍ 22002222 aatt 1100..0000 aa..mm.. ffoorr tthhee ffoolllloowwiinngg champion Tadej Pogacar, while Defending champion Pogacar
ppuurrppoosseess ::-- Geraint Thomas, the 2018 winner, made all the early running with his
¬ƭċŞĿƥ NjūƭƑ × ƥū 11..TToo rreecceeiivvee tthhee LLiiqquuiiddaattoorr’’ss was third. lone wolf mentality, gradually
SSttaatteemmeenntt ooff AAccccoouunnttss sshhoowwiinngg tthhee clawing into top spot on stage six.
ĚîŠʧƥĺĚƙƭŠēîĿŕNjɍČūŞ mmaannnneerr iinn wwhhiicchh tthhee wwiinnddiinngg uupp ooff
tthhee CCoommppaannyy hhaass bbeeeenn ccoonndduucctteedd But the stars aligned against
aanndd ttoo rreecceeiivvee aannyy eexxppllaannaattiioonnss
tthheerreeoonn.. King of the road
22..TToo rreessoollvvee uunnddeerr SSeeccttiioonn 551188((33))((bb)) Vingegaard rides into Tour de France crowning glory
ooff tthhee CCoommppaanniieess AAcctt 22001166,, tthhaatt tthhee
332222 Notices bbooookkss,, aaccccoouunnttss aanndd ddooccuummeennttss ooff The 25-year-old Vingegaard, Pogacar as he lost teammates to
tthhee CCoommppaannyy aanndd tthhee LLiiqquuiiddaattoorr bbee who was runner-up in 2021 Covid and injury.
PPEERRIISSYYTTIIHHAARRAANN JJUUAALLAANN ddeessttrrooyyeedd oonnee ((11)) mmoonntthh aafftteerr tthhee Jumbo-Visma’s Jonas Vingegaard behind Pogacar, said he was
DDAALLAAMM MMAAHHKKAAMMAAHH TTIINNGGGGII MMAALLAAYYAA DDII PPUULLAAUU PPIINNAANNGG CCoommppaannyy hhaass bbeeeenn ddiissssoollvveedd.. reacts as he crosses the finish line already thinking about his 2023 Their epic struggle was
PPEERRMMOOHHOONNAANN UUNNTTUUKK PPEERRLLAAKKSSAANNAAAANN NNOO:: PPAA--3388--222255--0044//22002222 CChh’’nngg LLaayy HHoooonn after stage 20. – REUTERSPIX challenge. captioned by a touching moment
LLiiqquuiiddaattoorr of sportsmanship when Pogacar
DDaallaamm ppeerrkkaarraa mmeennggeennaaii SSeekkssyyeenn 225566 ddaann 225577 KKaannuunnTTaannaahh NNeeggaarraa,, 11996655 PPeennaanngg 332222 Notices “I want to celebrate this victory fell at high speed only for the
DDaann DDaatteedd ::2255tthh JJuullyy 22002222 first but of course I want to come champion-elect to wait for him to
DDaallaamm ppeerrkkaarraa mmeennggeennaaii GGaaddaaiiaann PPeerrsseerraahhaann NNoo:: 00779999SSCC22001166000066779999 ((bbeerrttaarriikkhh ::2222//0022//22001166)) kkee aattaass NNoottee:: IINN TTHHEE HHIIGGHH CCOOUURRTT OOFF MMAALLAAYYAA back to the Tour to win another catch up in one of the race’s iconic
sseemmuuaa bbaahhaaggiiaann ttaannaahh yyaanngg ddiippeeggaanngg ddii bbaawwaahh GGRRNN 5500336655,, 44445599,, MMuukkiimm 1111,, DDaaeerraahh SSeebbeerraanngg AA mmeemmbbeerr eennttiittlleedd ttoo aatttteenndd aanndd vvoottee AATT TTEEMMEERRLLOOHH one,” said the reluctant star. images.
PPeerraaii UUttaarraa,,PPuullaauu PPiinnaanngg aatt tthhee mmeeeettiinngg iiss eennttiittlleedd ttoo aappppooiinntt aa IINN TTHHEE SSTTAATTEE OOFF
DDaann pprrooxxyy ttoo aatttteenndd aanndd vvoottee iinn hhiiss sstteeaadd “I didn’t set myself five Tours de Pogacar’s last chance came in
DDaallaamm ppeerrkkaarraa mmeennggeennaaii AAttuurraann 8833 KKaaeeddaahh--KKaaeeddaahh MMaahhkkaammaahh,, 22001122 aanndd ssuucchh pprrooxxyy nneeeedd nnoott bbee aa mmeemmbbeerr PPAAHHAANNGG DDAARRUULL MMAAKKMMUURR,, France or anything like that. I just Saturday’s 41km time-trial but
ooff tthhee CCoommppaannyy.. TThhee iinnssttrruummeenntt MMAALLAAYYSSIIAA want to come back and win.” Vingegaard was too strong even if
AANNTTAARRAA aappppooiinnttiinngg aa pprrooxxyy mmuusstt bbee ddeeppoossiitteedd he almost came off his bike in what
aatt tthhee LLiiqquuiiddaattoorr’’ss OOffffiiccee,, SSuuiittee 1122--AA,, CCOOMMPPAANNIIEESS ((WWIINNDDIINNGG--UUPP)) The Dane was eight seconds he described as a “heart attack”
PPuubblliicc BBaannkk BBeerrhhaadd ((NNoo..SSyyaarriikkaatt :: 66446633--HH)) .. .... PPLLAAIINNTTIIFF LLeevveell 1122 MMeennaarraa NNoorrtthhaamm,, NNoo.. 5555 NNOO..:: CCBB--2288NNCCCC--88--0066//22002222 faster than his great rival on moment.
DDAANN ......DDEEFFEENNDDAANN JJaallaann SSuullttaann AAhhmmaadd SShhaahh,, 1100005500 IInn tthhee mmaatttteerr ooff SSeeccttiioonn 446655 ((11)) ((ee)) Saturday, and Pogacar looked
GGeeoorrggeettoowwnn,, PPeennaanngg nnoott lleessss tthhaann 4488 aanndd 446666 ((11)) ((aa)) ooff tthhee CCoommppaanniieess downhearted at the finish line. But he steadied himself to
SSuunn BBeeaamm TTrraaddiinngg SSddnn BBhhdd ((NNoo SSyyaarriikkaatt :: 220000770011001144666644 ((777722667700--UU)) hhoouurrss bbeeffoorree tthhee ttiimmee ffoorr hhoollddiinngg tthhee AAcctt 22001166;; finish second behind van Aert and
mmeeeettiinngg.. “I’m proud of myself, I did ensure his coronation in Paris. –
MMeennuurruutt PPeerriinnttaahh MMaahhkkaammaahhTTiinnggggii MMaallaayyaa ddii PPUULLAAUU PPIINNAANNGG mmeennggeennaaii PPeerriinnttaahh JJuuaallaann ddaann PPeerriinnttaahh what I could, and at least I have AFP
bbeerrttaarriikkhh 33 SSeepptteemmbbeerr 22002200 ddaann 11 JJuullaaii 22002222,, aaddaallaahh ddeennggaann iinnii ddiiissyyttiihhaarrkkaann bbaahhaawwaa TTiimmbbaallaann the white jersey (best U-25s),”
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NNOOTTAA:: BBaakkaall ppeemmbbeellii aaddaallaahh ddiinnaassiihhaattkkaann aaggaarr mmeemmbbuuaatt ccaarriiaann HHaakkmmiilliikk sseeccaarraa rraassmmii ddii
PPeejjaabbaatt TTaannaahh ddaann mmeemmeerriikkssaa sseemmuuaa ttaanngggguunnggaann,,bbeebbaannaann sseerrttaa mmeennggeennaall ppaassttii ddeennggaann tteeppaatt
hhaarrttaannaahh tteerrsseebbuutt sseebbeelluumm jjuuaallaann lleelloonnggaann ddiijjaallaannkkaann..

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BBUUTTIIRR--BBUUTTIIRR HHAAKKMMIILLIIKK:: AAnndd
IInn tthhee mmaatttteerr ooff MMEENNTTAAKKAABB
NNoo.. HHaakkmmiilliikk :: GGRRNN5500336655 SSAAWWMMIILLLL SSDDNN BBHHDD ((CCoommppaannyy NNoo..:: BRIEFS Henderson has 2-shot at Evian
NNoo.. LLoott :: 44445599 119977000011000000334422 ((99559977-- DD)))).. Alcaraz breaks into top 5
MMuukkiimm//DDaaeerraahh//NNeeggeerrii :: 1111//SSeebbeerraannggPPeerraaiiUUttaarraa//PPuullaauuPPiinnaanngg
PPeeggaannggaann :: HHaakkmmiilliikkKKeekkaall BBEETTWWEEEENN
NNoo.. PPeettaakk//NNoo.. TTiinnggkkaatt//NNoo.. ::
BBaanngguunnaann :: PPAANNGGYYEEOONN KKEEOONN CARLOS ALCARAZ will become the CANADA’S Brooke Henderson maintained
KKeelluuaassaann TTaannaahh :: 11443311..6600kkaakkiippeerrsseeggii ((NNRRIICC NNoo..::449900441100--0011--55223355)) youngest player to reach the top five of the her lead yesterday as she chases her
PPeemmiilliikk BBeerrddaaffttaarr :: 113333..0000..mmeetteerrppeerrsseeggii ATP rankings since Rafael Nadal in 2005 second major title at the Evian
SSyyaarraatt NNyyaattaa :: SSuunnBBeeaammTTrraaddiinnggSSddnnBBhhdd ...... PPEETTIITTIIOONNEERR after powering into his fifth ATP final of the Championship at Evian-Les-Bains, France.
:: ““FFiirrssttGGrraaddee”” AANNDD season in Hamburg yesterday. The 19-year- Henderson carded a 3-under 68 in the
old Spaniard eased to a 7-6 (7-2), 6-1 third round to get to 17-under, two shots
TThhee LLaanndd ccoommpprriisseedd iinn tthhiiss ttiittllee:: success against Slovakian Alex Molcan and ahead of South Korea’s So Yeon Ryu and
will face Lorenzo Musetti in the final at the four ahead of American rookie Sophia
((aa)) SShhaalll nnoott bbee aaffffeecctteedd bbyy aannyy pprroovviissiioonn ooff tthhee NNaattiioonnaall clay-court event. Alcaraz has won all five of Schubert in third place. After firing back-
LLaanndd CCooddee lliimmiittiinngg tthhee ccoommppeennssaattiioonn ppaayyaabbllee oonn tthhee his previous Tour finals, including Masters to-back rounds of 64, Henderson stumbled
eexxeerrcciissee bbyy tthhee SSttaattee AAuutthhoorriittyy ooff aa rriigghhtt ooff aacccceessss oorr uussee triumphs in Miami and Madrid earlier this yesterday with a bogey at the par-4
ccoonnffeerrrreedd bbyy CChhaapptteerr 33 ooff PPaarrtt TThhrreeee ooff tthhee CCooddee oorr oonn tthhee MMEENNTTAAKKAABB SSAAWWMMIILLLL SSDDNN BBHHDD year. He will pass Casper Ruud, who reached opening hole. She posted four birdies and
ccrreeaattiioonn ooff aa LLaanndd AAddmmiinniissttrraattoorr’’ss rriigghhtt ooff wwaayy;; ((CCoommppaannyy NNoo..::119977000011000000334422 the Gstaad final on Saturday, in the updated 13 pars the rest of the way to hold off Ryu
aanndd ((99559977-- DD)))) …… rankings which will be released today. (65) and Schubert (66). “It wasn’t as good
((bb)) SSuubbjjeecctt ttoo tthhee iimmpplliieedd ccoonnddiittiioonn tthhaatt llaanndd iiss lliiaabbllee ttoo bbee RREESSPPOONNDDEENNTT as the first two days, but, yeah, really hung
rree--eenntteerreedd iiff iitt iiss aabbaannddoonneedd ffoorr mmoorree tthhaann tthhrreeee yyeeaarrss sshhaalll Under-pressure All Blacks in there. Made some clutch par saves on
rreevveerrtt ttoo tthhee SSttaattee oonnllyy iiff tthhee pprroopprriieettoorr ffoorr tthhee ttiimmee bbeeiinngg sack two coaches back nine, which felt nice,” Henderson
ddiieess wwiitthhoouutt hheeiirrss;; AADDVVEERRTTIISSEEMMEENNTT OOFF PPEETTIITTIIOONN said. “Not as many birdies on the card.
aanndd tthhee ttiittllee sshhaalll ccoonnffeerr tthhee aabbssoolluuttee rriigghhtt ttoo aalll ffoorreesstt NEW ZEALAND Rugby tossed out two All Felt like the course is playing a little bit
pprroodduuccee aanndd ttoo aalll ooiill,, mmiinneerraall aanndd ootthheerr nnaattuurraall ddeeppoossiittss oonn NNOOTTIICCEE iiss hheerreebbyy ggiivveenn tthhaatt aa Blacks assistant coaches yesterday and tougher for me today. Hopefully go out
oorr bbeellooww tthhee ssuurrffaaccee ooff tthhee llaanndd ((iinncclluuddiinngg tthhee rriigghhtt ttoo wwoorrkk PPeettiittiioonn ffoorr tthhee WWiinnddiinngg--UUpp ooff tthhee brought in Canterbury Crusaders’ Jason tomorrow and continue to ball strike
oorreexxttrraaccttaannyyssuucchhpprroodduucceeoorrddeeppoossiittaannddrreemmoovveeiittbbeeyyoonndd aabboovveennaammeedd CCoommppaannyy bbyy tthhee HHiigghh Ryan in a widely expected shake-up in the pretty well and hopefully make some
tthhee bboouunnddaarriieess ooff tthhee llaanndd)) CCoouurrtt TTeemmeerrlloohh wwaass oonn 1133..66..22002222 wake of the recent series loss to Ireland. putts.”
SSeekkaattaann KKeeppeennttiinnggaann :: TTiiaaddaa pprreesseenntteedd bbyy PPaanngg YYeeoonn KKeeoonn ooff Forwards coach John Plumtree and attack
BBeebbaannaann // LLaaiinn--LLaaiinn :: NNoo.. 66,, LLoorroonngg IIMM 1100//33,, BBuukkiitt IIssttaannaa,, coach Brad Mooar have been let go Piercy boosts 3M lead
KKaawwaassaann RRiizzaabb :: BBaannddaarr IInnddeerraa MMaahhkkoottaa,, 2255220000 following “robust and in-depth
KKaavveeaatt :: NNooPPeerrss00779999BB22001155001133886600KKaavveeaattPPeerrsseennddiirriiaannaattaassTTaannaahh KKuuaannttaann,, PPaahhaanngg.. AAnndd tthhaatt tthhee ssaaiidd conversations” about ways to improve AMERICAN Scott Piercy missed out on a
oolleehh PPuubblliicc BBaannkk BBeerrhhaadd NNoo SSyyaarriikkaatt:: 66446633HH ddiiddaaffttaarrkkaann PPeettiittiioonn iiss ddiirreecctteedd ttoo bbee hheeaarrdd bbeeffoorree performance, NZR said in a statement. Ryan sixth consecutive birdie yesterday as play
ppaaddaa 99--1122--22001155 tthhee CCoouurrtt ssiittttiinngg aatt TTeemmeerrlloohh 99 aa..mm.. has been the forwards coach for the resumed in the thunderstorm-interrupted
((iii)) NNoo PPeerrss 00779999BB22002200000066113311 KKaavveeaatt PPeennddaaffttaarr aattaass TTaannaahh iinn tthhee ffoorreennoooonn oonn 2266..88..22002222 aanndd champion Crusaders team for the past six third round of the US PGA Tour’s 3M Open.
ddiiddaaffttaarrkkaann ppaaddaa 1188 OOggooss 22002200 aannyy ccrreeddiittoorrss oorr ccoonnttrriibbuuttoorryy ooff tthhee years, in which they have won six Super Piercy, who led by three strokes when the
LLOOKKAASSII DDAANN PPEERRIIHHAALL HHAARRTTAANNAAHH :: ssaaiidd ccoommppaannyy ddeessiirriinngg ttoo ssuuppppoorrtt oorr Rugby titles, as well as being the Fiji day began, birdied five holes in a row to
HHaarrttaannaahhtteerrsseebbuuttaaddaallaahhAAnniinntteerrmmeeddiiaatteeddoouubbllee--ssttoorreeyytteerrrraacceesshhoopp//ooffffiicceeyyaannggbbeerraallaammaattppoossddii ooppppoossee tthhee mmaakkiinngg ooff aann OOrrddeerr oonn forwards coach. There was a huge outcry in grab a four-stroke lead and was on the
NNoo..5588,,LLoorroonngg MMuurrnnii 1100,,TTaammaann DDeessaa MMuurrnnii,,1133880000 BBuutttteerrwwoorrtthh,,PPuullaauu PPiinnaanngg.. tthhee ssaaiidd PPeettiittiioonn mmaayy aappppeeaarr aatt tthhee New Zealand following the 2-1 series loss to green at the par-3 eighth when players
ttiimmee ooff hheeaarriinngg bbyy hhiimmsseellff oorr bbyy hhiiss Ireland, the first time they have lost a series were pulled off the course. After a delay of
HHAARRGGAA RRIIZZAABB :: CCoouunnsseell ffoorr tthhaatt ppuurrppoossee aanndd aa ccooppyy to the Irish, with rugby pundits blaming six and a half hours, 2016 US Open runner-
HHaarrttaannaahh tteerrsseebbuutt aakkaann ddiijjuuaall aattaass ““sseeppeerrttiimmaannaa sseeddiiaa aaddaa”” tteerrttaakklluukk kkeeppaaddaa ssaattuu hhaarrggaa rriizzaabb ooff tthhee PPeettiittiioonn wwiillll bbee ffuurrnniisshheedd ttoo poor coaching and a poorly constructed up Piercy left a birdie putt from just inside
sseebbaannyyaakk RRMM 441144,,000000..0000 ((RRIINNGGGGIITT MMAALLAAYYSSIIAA:: EEMMPPAATT RRAATTUUSS EEMMPPAATT BBEELLAASS RRIIBBUU SSAAHHAAJJAA)) ddaann aannyy ccrreeddiittoorr oorr ccoonnttrriibbuuttoorryy ooff tthhee game plan, and calling for heads to roll. 50 feet some five feet short then sank his
kkeeppaaddaassyyaarraatt--ssyyaarraattjjuuaallaannyyaannggddiillaammppiirrkkaann..PPeemmbbiiddaayyaannggbbeerrmmiinnaatthheennddaakkllaahhmmeennddeeppoossiittkkaann1100%% ssaaiidd ccoommppaannyy rreeqquuiirriinngg tthhee ssaammee bbyy Foster kept his position as head coach but par putt. That left Piercy on 18-under
ddaarriippaaddaa hhaarrggaa rriizzaabb ddaallaamm bbeennttuukk BBaannkk DDrraaff ddii aattaass nnaammaa PPUUBBLLIICC BBAANNKK BBEERRHHAADD 11 HHAARRII BBEEKKEERRJJAA tthhee uunnddeerrssiiggnneedd oonn ppaayymmeenntt ooff tthhee announced he had parted ways with overall, 5-under in the round, at TPC Twin
sseebbeelluumm ttaarriikkhh lleelloonngg aawwaamm.. BBaakkii hhaarrggaabbeelliiaann hheennddaakkllaahh ddiibbaayyaarr oolleehh ppeemmbbiiddaa yyaanngg bbeerrjjaayyaa kkeeppaaddaa rreegguullaatteedd cchhaarrggee ffoorr tthhee ssaammee.. Plumtree and Mooar. “Right now, I am really Cities in Blaine, Minnesota. Argentina’s
PPUUBBLLIICC BBAANNKK BBEERRHHAADD ddaallaamm tteemmppoohh sseerraattuuss dduuaa ppuulluuhh ((112200)) hhaarrii ddaarrii ttaarriikkhh jjuuaallaann.. UUnnttuukk bbuuttiirr-- feeling for two fine men who are great Emiliano Grillo was second on 14-under
bbuuttiirr sseellaannjjuuttnnyyaa,, ssiillaa bbeerrhhuubbuunngg ddeennggaann::-- rugby coaches that made an enormous after eight holes with American Tony Finau
FFiirrmmaa GGuuaammaann :: WWOONNGG--CCHHOOOOII && MMOOHHDD NNOORR contribution to the All Blacks,” Foster said. a distant third on 10-under after eight.
AAllaammaatt :: NNOO..2277,,11SSTT FFLLOOOORR
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NNoo.. TTeelleeffoonn :: 0044--55339988885555 TThhee PPeettiittiioonneerr’’ss aaddddrreessss iiss aatt NNoo.. 66,,
NNoo.. FFaaxx :: 0044--55339955885555 LLoorroonngg IIMM 1100//33,, BBuukkiitt IIssttaannaa,, BBaannddaarr
NNoo..RRuujjuukkaann :: WWCCMMNN((BBMM))//PPBBBB--HHLL//22002200--227755//SSBBTTSSBB((RRSS//jj)) IInnddeerraa MMaahhkkoottaa,, 2255220000 KKuuaannttaann,,
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NNOOTTEE:: AAnnyy ppeerrssoonn wwhhoo iinntteennddss ttoo
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GGKK SSoohh && PPaarrttnneerrss,, nnoottiiccee iinn wwrriittiinngg
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22 theSUN ON MONDAY | JULY 25, 2022 Back from the brink
But Barcelona gambling their chances of a sustainable future
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prices for players when Barcelona come The immediate answer, and one that is very best.
GIVEN that he had once been assured he was calling, simultaneously inflating the market, more acute for Spanish football as a whole, is Instead, Xavi has been just as insistent on this
“the future of Barcelona”, Frenkie de Jong just in case the third instalment doesn’t arrive. that there is a way around La Liga’s salary cap.
might roll his eyes at stories like the Other clubs have meanwhile decided they will That is through itemising entries on the approach. He has requested “experienced” signings,
following. not do business with them on principle. balance sheet – including instalment to go with Laporta’s yearning for a star.
A few months ago, the Catalan club were talking to It says a lot about where Barca are. It also payments – into the upcoming year to increase
a potential summer target, but this at a time when La has real effect, as the plans of so many clubs the “cash in flow”. “We have to strengthen to compete for all the
Liga’s salary cap meant they couldn’t register new are swirled around by their spinning plates. Barcelona have replicated this through trophies.”
signings. Barca may no longer dictate the transfer enormous loans, most notably from Goldman
market, in the sense they will be the club to Sachs, effectively turning short-term debt into That’s quite the giveaway. They want it all, and
The player was interested but understandably buy the best players in the world, but they have long-term debt. That €600 million now needs they want it now.
sceptical, and the situation formed a large part of influenced this summer’s window more than to be paid back in 10 years rather than one.
discussions. Barcelona were insistent, though. anyone else. Those two facts are profoundly Other deals have aided this – for the time Which brings us back to de Jong. The Dutch
connected. being. A new €70m (RM315m) sponsorship midfielder may well represent “the future” of Barca,
They assured the player they would find a way. In Just as connected are the recent deal has been signed with Spotify, albeit but in a way no one imagined when they used those
the meantime, they were selling their image. words to persuade him to come to the Nou Camp over
Everyone still wants to play for Barca. City or PSG back in 2019.

The selling club, who were German, were not so His departure is the domino that needs to fall so
confident. They didn’t want to do business. Put everything else can fall into place.
bluntly, they were sceptical over whether they would
get paid in full. They now have a very different image The club are still refusing to pay him deferred
of Barca. wages, and are effectively forcing him out, so they can
spend money on others.
It is one that is increasingly widespread in the
game. This is why Bayern Munich demanded the fee As much as anything, it is quite a blow to pride, let
for Robert Lewandowski up front. alone bank balance. – The Independent

This is why some sellers have inflated asking

questions of how Barca are actually one that covers shirt, training kit and
doing this, and the more relevant stadium naming rights. That gives
question of what happens next; them less space for future
whether this is sustainable. negotiations, which ties in with the
La Liga’s rules, after all, meant short-term nature of other deals.
5493/2022 24/07/2022 (SUN) the club had to pretty much raise Barca have also sold 10% of their

€600 million (RM2.7b) in order to La Liga TV rights for €207.5m
even go into the market this summer. (RM934m) to investment firm Sixth
Those questions are all the more Street for 25 years, and are looking to sell
6463 pressing since Barca still have to figure out the up to 49.9% of Barcelona Licensing and
8247 final numbers in order to Merchandising.
actually register four new In other words, they are selling their image
0943 signings in Lewandowski, in more ways than ever before. Industry figures DrawDate:24/07/22(Sun) DrawNo:5440/22 Venue: PERAK TURF CLUB

3094 1469 3491 4729 Raphinha, Franck have a number of descriptions for that, too.
2557 8274 2107 6106 Kessie and “Like taking out
4468 8472 6982 3962 Andreas multiple high-risk 2370
9228 3486 0935 2705 Christensen. mortgages on future
5176 4964 3646 7424 earnings.” 1437
“Selling off the
family silver”; “Going to 8909
the casino”;
“Extraordinary”. 3315 + 8503 5562 + 2062
9,077,897.67 There has been 8316 + 3059 0724 + 0950
8247 6463 general amazement within 1145 + 6337 6860 + 4267
6463 8247 0943 6463 the game. The extent 4450 + 7111 8558 + 4515
6463 0943 0943 8247 of their business is 2856 + 0849 3286 + 2045
8247 0943 261,350.23 all the more eye-

opening because
Barcelona had
actually been
given an out. RM20,771,918.80

They just didn’t 2370 + 1437 1437 + 2370
need to go this far. 2370 + 8909 8909 + 2370
6463 After a relatively 1437 + 8909 8909 + 1437
8247 fallow period from
their famous RM180,760.50
0943 GOAT
academy, Barca were
blessed with a truly
brilliant next generation in
Gavi, Pedri and Ansu Fati.
It also would have been
presided over by one of the 862 370 + DOG RM2,143,333.30

high priests of all this. A
young team playing under
30210 Xavi, and founded on 471 437 + ROOSTER RM230,000.00
0210
210 Gavi, Pedri and Fati, would 868 909 + RAT RM1,700,000.00
10 surely have been a vision.
70465 It would have been
26728 afforded so much
Real Madrid’s Eder Militao (left), Barcelona’s 203 315 968 503 965 562 622 062
Robert Lewandowski (centre), and David time, to allow the 108 316 903 059 350 724 950 950
club to grow and 561 145 466 337 456 860 984 267
374932 Alaba (right) attempt to head the ball during once again 744 450 627 111 978 558 614 515
a game against Barcelona. – REUTERSPIX afford the 432 856 170 849 413 286 342 045
37493 74932
3749 4932 Bale off the mark in LA
374 932
37 32

4 24 25 45 47 54 GARETH BALE opened his account for had sprinted up in support of the 370 437 909
22,910,103.89 Los Angeles FC with a late goal in a 2-0 counter-attack.
victory over Sporting Kansas City RM982,892.20
2 18 23 28 37 45 yesterday. Bale took his time before 370 + 437 + 909 437 + 909 + 370
7,416,005.58 nonchalantly prodding his finish past 370 + 909 + 437 909 + 370 + 437
Bale fired in a low shot seven Tim Melia in the Kansas City goal. 437 + 370 + 909 909 + 437 + 370
2 12 30 34 36 43 33 minutes from time to seal three points
3,495,015.34 for LAFC, who remain four points clear “Obviously I think the most HSSB 1+3DJP1 RM173,489 &
100,000.00 at the top of the Western Conference important thing is that we won the 1+3DJP2 RM180,362 won on
standings. game, first and foremost,” said Bale.
“Nice to come and grab a goal and help 23/07/22!
Former Real Madrid star Bale had the team get the three points.
come off the bench as a second-half
substitute before scoring his first goal “From a personal point of view it’s
since arriving in Major League Soccer nice to get off the mark but more
earlier this month. importantly get the three points.

The Wales international launched the “The transition’s been what I
move which set up his goal, quickly expected. I’m getting my fitness back
releasing striker Cristian Arango with a up pretty quickly, and the club’s doing
pass from deep inside his own half. an amazing job to progress me and not
push me too quick.
Arango, who had scored LAFC’s
opener, held the ball up well and then “I’m starting to feel better and better
rolled a pass into the path of Bale, who as training goes on, and glad to
contribute tonight.” – AFP

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Haaland opens Olek over the moon
City account Zinchenko says joining Arsenal a ‘boyhood dream come true’
against Munich
OLEKSANDR ZINCHENKO has fight for every title in which we are going to be only about the positions he can play but as well, the
ERLING HAALAND launched his Manchester described moving to Arsenal as a involved. versatility he will give us in attack and defence.
City tenure with a goal as Pep Guardiola’s men “boyhood dream come true” after
beat Bayern Munich 1-0 in a weather-disrupted joining from Manchester City. “Even from the last season, I was watching “Alex is a person with great human qualities and
friendly at Lambeau Field in Wisconsin The 25-year-old Ukraine international The Arsenal’s games and I could smell it’s character, and I’m delighted that everyone has made
yesterday. becomes Arsenal’s fifth summer signing after coming, you know? this huge effort to bring Alex to the club.”
Gabriel Jesus, Marquinhos, Matt Turner and
Two delays because of lightning in the area Fabio Vieira and joins in a deal reported to be “The team is growing up so quickly and I Zinchenko made 128 appearances for City after
– one before kickoff and one in the first half – think it’s time. It’s time to do our best and to joining them from Russian club FC Ufa in June 2016.
saw the contest shortened to 80 minutes. £32 million (RM173m) achieve something big.”
“First of all I would like to say this is a He won both the Premier League and League Cup
It was plenty of time for City’s new Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta worked with four times during his stay at the Etihad Stadium, as
striker Haaland to make an impression boyhood dream come true, because I Zinchenko during his time coaching under well as the FA Cup once.
in his first appearance after Guardiola was a massive fan when I was a kid,” Pep Guardiola at City and said: “We’re so
declared him over the injury “niggles” Zinchenko told the Arsenal website. happy Alex has joined us. Zinchenko has won 52 caps for Ukraine and can
that kept him sidelined during City’s operate in defence or midfield.
2-1 victory over Mexico’s Club “Since Thierry Henry and young “He’s a player that I personally know really
America in Houston on Wednesday. Cesc Fabregas was playing here, I was well and continued to follow him after my Arsenal technical director Edu said: “I’m very
just enjoying watching those games, that time at Manchester City. pleased to see how we’re working as a team here in
Manchester City had threatened twice Arsenal. the club.
before a close-range strike by Bayern’s Serge “And obviously I started to love this club, “Alex is a high quality player who will give
Gnabry’s was disallowed by a narrow offside so I am so excited and I cannot wait to us options and versatility. “We put a plan together early and Oleksandr
call in the seventh minute. play for this amazing club. Zinchenko was a main focus on our list.
“I’m ready for another challenge. “It’s not
Five minutes later Haaland struck. After I’m not here just to waste my time and “We’re pleased to have Alex with us now because
Riyad Mahrez’s freekick was blocked Kevin De the time of Arsenal because the club he has the attributes which I’m sure are going to put
Bruyne managed to corral the ball and slip a is always in front of everyone. our squad at a different level.” – The Independent
pass through for Jack Grealish, “I am here to achieve big
who whipped it across to things and I hope we
Haaland to connect from can win some
close range. titles, and I
hope we are
“He scored a goal, it’s going to
important, these type of
balls in front of the keeper Arsenal forward Gabriel Jesus (centre)
always he’s there,” Guardiola battles for possession of the ball against
was quoted as saying by the
Manchester Evening News. Chelsea’s Thiago Silva (left) and Trevoh
Chalobah (right) during the first half at
“The first minutes, he Camping World Stadium. – REUTERSPIX
needs more rhythm
more time. Already
had 40 minutes,
that’s good for
him. We see how
he reacts to the
niggles he had in
previous weeks.

“When we’re
back we have long
weeks to prepare for
weekend games and
this period, 2, 3
weeks we will get
the best from him.

“He’s been training
really well, looks like a really
nice guy, down to earth. Not
just him, he’s an important
signing but I was impressed
with Josh (Wilson-Esbrand) and
Rico (Lewis). They were so
intelligent, the biggest quality with
the ball.

“The result wasn’t important.
Important is the lack of preparation
we have, two
weeks, we
played two good
games, make a
lot of chances we
concede counter attacks
because it’s important when
they are ready to counter inside
we have people in other positions.” –
AFP/Agencies

Jesus on target as Arsenal thrash Chelsea

GABRIEL JESUS continued his impressive 15th minute with a goal that came after right by Portuguese international Cedric.
pre-season form with another goal as Chelsea’s Nathaniel Chalobah surrendered Chelsea boss Tuchel refused to heap
Arsenal thrashed Chelsea 4-0 in a friendly in possession with a misplaced pass that went
Florida yesterday. straight to Granit Xhaka. heavy criticism upon his players after
yesterday’s heavy defeat.
Jesus, who only joined Arsenal from The Swiss international played a superb
Manchester City earlier this month, took his first time ball into Jesus who coolly chipped Speaking to football.london after the
goal tally to four goals in three games for over Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy to match, Tuchel said: “I saw a team in Arsenal
his new club in a clinical win for the make it 1-0. who are mentally committed to a level of
Gunners in front of 63,811 fans at Orlando’s exhaustion that we could not match
Camping World Stadium. Martin Odegaard made it 2-0 to the physically and mentally because we have a
Gunners in the 36th minute with another lot of players who are thinking about
It was another encouraging performance well-worked move. leaving and looking at their options.
for Mikel Arteta’s side, who took control of
the game with two first half goals after Arsenal extended their lead midway “I don’t remember losing 4-0 in pre-
dominating the opening 45 minutes. through the second half when Bukayo season or two in a row. I’m a huge fan of a
Saka buried a rebound from close range strong pre-season, but not in a way that a
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel could after Mendy parried Xhaka’s long-range good pre-season has to mean a good
not hide his anger during a lacklustre first strike. season.
half display from his team, who were
repeatedly exposed by Arsenal’s nimble Arsenal continued to create chances but “We fly home now and on Tuesday we
counter-attacking. had to wait until injury time for their fourth need to present solutions to stand up again
goal when Albert Sambi Lokonga headed and find a way through this because it hurts
The Arsenal pressure finally told in the past Mendy after a superb cross from the at the moment.”– AFP/Agencies

MONDAY • JULY 25, 2022 QUOTE OF THE DAY

I want to celebrate this victory first
but of course I want to come back to the Tour to
win another one. I didn’t set myself five Tours
de France or anything like that. I just want to
come back and win.”

2022 Tour de France champion Jonas Vingegaard

Ten Hag warns Devils over ‘unacceptable’ drop in focus

ERIK TEN HAG told Manchester good for the players as it underlines learn from (what happened in) the
United’s players their lack of focus that one slight drop in focus can be second half. It’s not possible that you
was “unacceptable” after blowing a costly, Ten Hag said: “That is what we
two-goal lead against Aston Villa in just said in the dressing room. give 2-0 up.”
the final match of their pre-season One of
tour of Australia and Thailand. “A drop of focus is unacceptable
but to the season I’m happy because the main
The curtain came down on the now I can tell them it cannot happen. positives of
four-game series on a sodden, the pre-season tour has
patchy pitch in Perth, where the Red “You have to get out of the been Anthony Martial’s
Devils managed to produce a dressing room and you have to get performances.
promising first-half performance in back to your game plan, get back in The France international
challenging conditions. your focus and you have to get back appeared to have played his
to your performance and that is last game for United when he
Jadon Sancho volleyed home his what we didn’t do.” went out on loan to Sevilla in
third goal of the tour at the end of a January, but he has started every
fine United team move to open the Ten Hag said he needs game on tour and scored three
scoring in a first half that ended with to watch Chambers’ goals.
Marcus Rashford’s strike deflecting in leveller back to “I think in general our front men,
off Matty Cash. see if De Gea our forward players did well,”Ten
was at fault Hag said when asked about Martial.
But just like January’s meeting at the “They were really well
between these sides in the Premier connected, I think that was really a
League, Steven Gerrard’s Villa roared end weapon. I think it is really difficult
back to secure a 2-2 draw as Leon of a tour to defend. We have a lot of
Bailey’s fine solo goal was added that started movement, we have skills and they
to by Calum Chambers’ with the Dutchman can finish.”
stoppage-time header. focusing on mistakes Villans boss Gerrard has praised
in a 4-0 win against Liverpool his side for their reaction to a “poor”
“In our team it was in Bangkok. first half against United.
clear there was a dip,” “Football is a sport of mistakes “It was very difficult to play
United boss Ten Hag and we have to decrease the football tonight – the conditions
said. “First half really good. I think we mistakes,” he said. “(That’s) clear. were extremely tough for both
controlled the game, good football, “We will and I have seen a sets of players,” Gerrard told
good change of play. lot of progress in these two Aston Villa’s official website.
weeks. Also again in the “I was really pleased with a
“We had a lot of movement first half, I saw really good lot of our defensive shape first
behind the defending line, made football, really half but we got one or two
great goals and 2-0 up at half-time. controlling and things wrong and conceded
Then a drop of focus. It can be that dominating the goals on the back of that.
the guys are tired but it’s never an game. “We weren’t good enough
excuse. “But in possession to create in the
we first half. Second half was totally
“They have to perform and it is have different. I thought our
what we didn’t do in the second half. to performance deserved to take
But the first half really good. something from the game.” –
Man United’s Marcus The Independent/Agencies
“It was the focus. I don’t want to Rashford (left) and
make excuses about the pitch or Matty Cash of Aston
weather. No matter what we have to Villa fight for the ball
perform.” during a friendly

Asked if the late leveller may be match at Optus
Stadium in Perth
yesterday. – AFPPIX

Reason in madness
What Man City’s willingness to sell to key rivals says about Guardiola

█ RICHARD JOLLY importance. They proved Zinchenko and First came those who, through either age or trophy-winning squads.
Sterling’s valedictory contributions in a City shirt. limitations, looked imperfect fits for his brand of Like Jurgen Klopp, he takes the view that those
IT WAS a title won from the bench, by four Gabriel Jesus started that day, but the Brazilian football and were reasons why his debut season
men who started on the sidelines. Pep proved a placeholder until Erling Haaland’s was so underwhelming. who want to go can, provided it suits the club.
Guardiola remained there, too – he has made arrival. Perhaps the surprise, given how much they have
some leftfield moves in his time but bringing There were also the annual exits of the greats won and how well they are paid, is how many
himself on at 51 minutes would have been a Now each will play his home games in London he inherited, who propelled City to another level have eyed the exit.
stretch too far – but his replacements made the this season, the Ukrainian and the Brazilian for and without whom they may not have had the
difference. Arsenal, the Englishman for Chelsea. prestige to attract him, in Pablo Zabaleta, Yaya Certainly there is the argument that
Toure, Vincent Kompany, David Silva and Sergio sustaining success necessitates changing either
Ilkay Gundogan scored twice. The first was set If one pertinent point is City’s willingness to Aguero. Fernandinho was the 2022 addition to the players or the manager and at City the
up by Raheem Sterling, another who was brought sell to domestic rivals – or, to put it another way, that distinguished band. continuity is coming in the dugout.
on. Sandwiched by the German’s brace came a the fact that Premier League clubs are paying
goal for Rodri; the assist, with a precise cutback them some £120m (RM648m), more than funding Yet this summer’s other exits belong in a very The thinker in Guardiola likes the intellectual
capping an influential display in the second half, the transfer fees for Kalvin Phillips, Julian Alvarez different category. The superb six left well into challenge of customising his tactics to suit
came from Oleksandr Zinchenko. and Haaland – another is Guardiola’s willingness their thirties, after around a decade’s service each, different talents.
to cull his squad players, to dispense with the but without recouping City any money.
In the aftermath of Manchester City’s 3-2 win trusted who have made crucial interventions Sterling, Jesus and Zinchenko are three who
over Aston Villa to win the Premier League on the even when not automatic choices. The London-bound trio have gone in their have been pet projects, each reinvented by him.
final day of last season, it did not go unnoticed mid-twenties – at 27, Sterling just about qualifies They played a combined total of 656 games for
that Guardiola had turned to Zinchenko, Guardiola expressed “gratitude for the effort” – and while boosting the budget. him.
Gundogan and Sterling ahead of the £100 million as Zinchenko left for Arsenal. The Ukrainian was
(RM540m) man, Jack Grealish. a useful squad player There can be an unsentimental element to That each is leaving in his prime points to a
Guardiola – perhaps he cannot be as emotional different dynamic in Guardiola’s management.
Two months on, it assumes another The most significant departures of his reign about any other club as much as Barcelona – and When he looks to the bench this season, he will
had tended to fall into two categories. he can be willing to offload constants in his see different faces and other ways of altering
games. – The Independent

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