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Vaccine
recipients
queuing in an
orderly manner
at the KLCC
inoculation
centre in Kuala
Lumpur
yesterday.
– ADIB RAWI
YAHYA/THESUN

Thumbs up
█ BY RAJVINDER SINGH oWalk-in vaccination move lauded but experts also concerned about overcrowding
[email protected]
Non-Malaysians aged 40 and above as well mother, described the walk-in strategy as a and the people be made aware of that,
PETALING JAYA: The Covid-19 walk-in as those with co-morbidities may walk in for blessing. preferably online and in real time.
vaccination strategy has received their jabs from Aug 9 to 11 and
both approval and concern. non-Malaysians aged 18 and above may do so “We had a hard time convincing my He stressed that the centres should also be
Medical experts agree that while it from Aug 12 to 22. mother to get vaccinated. She was worried well ventilated.
will help to speed up the vaccination process, about the side effects as she has diabetes,”
there could be problems managing the crowd Those who walk in will only get their shots he said. “People in long queues will have a low risk
if too many people turn up. from 2pm onwards. of transmission if they wear a face mask and
“However, we managed to convince her observe social distancing strictly,” he added.
To prevent overcrowding, they suggest that At Suria KLCC, which is serving as a this morning to get vaccinated.”
more centres be set up. vaccination centre, the process progressed The Special Committee on Covid-19
smoothly beginning at 2pm. The centre was Subramaniam said care should be taken to Vaccine Supply said those who wish to get
Malaysian Medical Association president not overcrowded, and those who turned up ensure that the crowd does not spill into the vaccinated must bring proof of residence in
Datuk Dr M. Subramaniam said it was also followed the queue in an orderly manner. streets, as seen previously. the Klang Valley.
best to separate those who have appointments
from walk-in vaccine recipients. Officials divided them into two groups – “It will help if the centres operate longer It said this could be done with the home
those aged 40 to 59 and others aged 60 and hours. That way, it will be easier to manage.” address on the MyKad, driving licence, utility
He said the walk-in strategy will only work above. or credit card bills or employment or student
if there are more centres. He also said it would be ideal to provide cards.
Wheelchairs were also available for the real time updates on the MySejahtera app so
“Otherwise, there will be too many people, disabled, who were prioritised through an those who are keen on getting vaccinated will Those with co-morbidities should also
with the crowd spilling into the streets.” express lane. know when the crowd thins out. bring a doctor’s letter or any relevant
document stating their overall health
The walk-in programme started in the A couple, who wished to be known only as Universiti Malaya professor of condition and history.
Klang Valley on July 16 for those aged 60 and Mr and Mrs Chandran, both aged 70, said they Epidemiology and Public Health Dr Sanjay
above, and was extended to those from age 40 felt it would be easier to get vaccinated if they Rampal agreed that measures should be in A list of the centres where walk-ins are
with co-morbidities beginning yesterday. just walked in. place to prevent overcrowding. received is available on the MySejahtera app
as well as on (@JKJAVMY):
This will be extended further to include Ahmad Tarzi, who accompanied his “The planning is important. There should https://twitter.com/JKJAVMY?s=08
those aged 18 and above from Thursday until be a fixed number of doses available each day
Aug 22.

2 theSUN ON TUESDAY | AUGUST 3, 2021 Umno to hold
special supreme
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Entry to Parliament blocked KUALA LUMPUR: Umno will
to prevent gathering hold a virtual special meeting of its
supreme council today to discuss
█ BY CHARLES RAMENDRAN o 500 cops deployed after information #Lawan protest, which took place the latest political developments,
[email protected] receivedon ‘SolidaritywithAnwarIbrahim’rally near the Masjid Jamek LRT station, party secretary-general Datuk Seri
KUALA LUMPUR: Police yesterday Azmi said 11 people who Ahmad Maslan announced
clarified that entry into the “We checked with Parliament lawmakers have their offices there. participated in the demonstration yesterday, Bernama reported.
Parliament building was blocked officials and learnt that there would He said police had received two have come forward to have their
after they received information of a be no sitting. We then blocked and statements recorded. In a post on his official
gathering planned by certain diverted traffic from Parliament for reports on barricading of the Facebook page, he said the
quarters at the location. public safety,” he said, adding that entrance to Parliament. He said police have identified and meeting is scheduled for 4pm.
no commotion was reported at the are looking for 47 others who were
Kuala Lumpur police chief scene. A group of people, including part of the protest and are in the “Of course, this emergency
Comm Datuk Azmi Abu Kassim said lawmakers who were incensed by midst of seeking more participants meeting is to discuss the latest
about 500 police personnel were Azmi said there were no the blockade, had gathered earlier at of the event. political developments. Among
deployed at the area following prohibitions on members of Dataran Merdeka, calling for Prime them are the Istana Negara media
information received that there Parliament gaining access to the Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin to Azmi said both gatherings on statement (pertaining to
would be a crowd attending a building as police were aware that step down. Saturday and yesterday are being revocation of the Emergency
gathering called “Solidarity with investigated under the Peaceful Ordinances), the Yang di-Pertuan
Anwar Ibrahim”. On investigations into Saturday’s Assembly Act and Prevention and Agong’s letter (on the same issue)
Control of Infectious Diseases Act as and also the Emergency, its
well as the Penal Code. ordinances and the
postponement of the Parliament
Police and Federal Reserve Unit meeting.”
personnel blocking access to
the Parliament building Last Saturday, Dewan Rakyat
yesterday. – BERNAMAPIX secretary Nizam Mydin Bacha
Mydin, in a statement announced
Electoral rolls to be displayed at 822 locations the postponement until further
notice of the last-day sitting of the
KUALA LUMPUR: The Election made via several channels such as by https://pengundi.spr.gov.my/ or voters (state election director) for the five-day special meeting of the
Commission (EC) is displaying the being present at any of the 822 check via the MySPR Semak app. constituency during office hours Dewan Rakyat that was to have
Q2/2021 Draft Supplementary display stations and scanning the QR within the display period. been held on Monday, citing
Electoral Rolls for 14 days, starting code of the Parliamentary voting Ikmalrudin said all applicants are Covid-19 infection risks.
today until Aug 16 at 822 selected constituency.” advised to check their respective “During the display period, the EC
locations nationwide. names in the electoral rolls, and if will also be putting up names of Malaysia was placed under a
He said in a statement yesterday their names are not listed, they could voters who would be removed from six-month Emergency to contain
EC secretary Datuk Ikmalrudin that applicants can browse the official put in their claims using Form B. the electoral rolls because of death, the spread of Covid-19. The
Ishak said the display contains 44,321 portal of state EC offices or check the revocation of citizenship or any Emergency ended on Sunday.
new voter registration applications Q2/2021 book available at the offices. He said voters who wish to protest reasons based on Regulation 10 and
from eligible Malaysian citizens and They are requested to contact the the entry of any names in the 25(2) of the Elections (Registration of EC: Sarawak
21,567 applications for change in offices for appointments or Q2/2021 rolls in any constituency Electors) Regulations 2002.” The polls to be held
voting constituencies from voters information on operating hours. could do so with Form C. public can contact the EC hotline at within 60 days
registered from April 1 to June 30. 03-8892 7018 or any state election
He added applicants can also Forms B and C can be office for enquiries. – Bernama KUALA LUMPUR: The
“Inspection of the display can be browse the EC’s official portal at downloaded from state EC offices Sarawak state election will be
and presented to the registrar of held within 60 days from the
date the Emergency
Kulim airport to be hub for haj, umrah flights proclamation for Sarawak is
revoked or annulled, said
ALOR STAR: The Kulim said the state government yesterday Muhammad Sanusi, who is also Petani via the airport. Election Commission (EC)
International Airport is expected to signed a joint-venture agreement chairman of KXP AirportCity, signed He said the airport, expected to be secretary Datuk Ikmalrudin
be an aviation hub for haj and umrah with ECK Group for the setting up of a on behalf of the state government, Ishak.
flights, especially for residents in the special purpose vehicle (SPV), which while ECK was represented by its completed by 2026, will bring
northern region of Peninsular will be the project’s owner and group managing director Tan Sri significant changes to Kedah’s He said the EC has taken
Malaysia, in addition to its key role as developer. Dr Khor Eng Chuen. economic landscape as it will play a note of Prime Minister Tan Sri
a cargo hub. key role in the development of several Muhyiddin Yassin’s statement
“A total of 80% equity stake in the Muhammad Sanusi said the first branches of the regional aviation on July 31 on the Emergency
Kedah Mentri Besar Muhammad SPV is owned by ECK, while the rest is phase of the project, costing RM6 industry, and serve as a halal and proclamation by the Yang
Sanusi Md Nor said he is confident owned by the state government billion, including land acquisition, e-commerce industry hub for the di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan
that the offer of flight services to the through KXP AirportCity Holdings would begin in the near term. Asean region, Bernama reported. Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-
holy land will be good news for the Sdn Bhd (KXP AirportCity), a Mustafa Billah Shah.
people of Kedah and other states in subsidiary of the Kedah State He said it would lead to several “The airport is expected to
the northern region. Development Corporation,” he said other projects, including a major contribute a gross national income of “The declaration of the
in a statement yesterday. infrastructure development, namely RM1.19 billion in 2026,” he said, proclamation by the Yang
To ensure that the airport the Northern Corridor Highway adding that it is set to provide di-Pertuan Agong was made in
materialises in the next five years, he At the signing ceremony, linking Bandar Baru and Sungai between 15,000 and 18,000 jobs. accordance with Clause (1) of
Article 150 of the Federal
Constitution to suspend the
state election and that this
proclamation shall extend
throughout the state of
Sarawak from Aug 2 to Feb 2,
2022,” he said yesterday.

According to him, an
ordinance was promulgated by
the King under Clause (2B) of
Article 150 of the Federal
Constitution, known as the
Emergency (Essential Powers)
(Sarawak) Ordinance 2021.

He said under the
provisions of Clause (3) of
Article 21 of the Constitution of
the state of Sarawak, the state
legislative assembly that
should have been dissolved
after five years from its first
meeting, had no effect
pursuant to Section 3(1) of the
Emergency Ordinance.

The Sarawak state assembly
should have stood dissolved on
June 7, five years from the date
of its first meeting.

However, the provision
could not take effect due to the
implementation of the
Emergency. – Bernama

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Fama helps Family’s nightmare found out that my husband had
market 11,000 with Covid-19 already announced our son’s
tonnes of greens passing,” she said.

PASIR MAS: The Agriculture and o 6-month pregnant woman survives infection “At that time I thought the worst “I was left speechless. I looked at
Food Industries Ministry, through but loses baby, husband brushes death had come. What else could go my tummy, not realising that I had
the Federal Agricultural Marketing wrong, I wondered,” she said. actually given birth. I was shattered,
Authority (Fama), has helped market █ BY ALISHA NUR MOHD NOOR He was rushed to the Covid-19 not having the chance to see or
11,000 tonnes of agricultural produce [email protected] Integrated Quarantine and But it did turn for the worse. She touch him or even witness his
worth RM38.22 million nationwide PETALING JAYA: Mazliana Treatment Centre 2.0 at the developed pneumonia, causing her funeral,” she added.
from May 25 to July 29. Maadam, her husband, and their Malaysia Agro Exposition Park breathing difficulties, and four days
two daughters are probably one Serdang (MAEPS). later on July 15, she had to be Her husband recovered earlier
Its Deputy Minister II Datuk Che family who have had the worst of intubated. and was allowed to return home
Abdullah Mat Nawi said Fama had Covid-19. “Five days later, his condition with the children on July 21. It took
marketed these products through deteriorated to Category Four. He “I was forced into sleep. By then, I another week before Mazliana was
third parties as well as through the All four tested positive for the was transferred to Sungai Buloh already had trouble breathing so it fit enough to rejoin her family.
agency’s operations centres. infection and were hospitalised. Hospital where he was put under was difficult for me to also think
intensive care,” she said. things through properly,” she While she mourns the loss of her
“All agricultural products Mazliana, 33, had it so bad that recalled. “But I was full of hope that son, she is also thankful that her
marketed by Fama were brought to she had to be intubated, while her He had to be given oxygen to my baby would be okay if I pulled husband and daughters survived.
areas in need and were also husband needed oxygen. help him breathe. through.”
distributed as donations under the Mazliana said the frontliners had
Mafi Prihatin programme.” She then delivered her son while On July 11, she and their two However, it was not to be. When been very helpful. “I’m glad that they
unconscious, only to lose him later. daughters also tested positive for she woke up five days later, she put all of us in the same room. I
He said this to reporters after Covid-19. By then, the 33-year-old found out that the doctors had been would also like to thank the nurses
visiting a cucumber farm in The family’s nightmare began on was already six months into her forced to deliver her baby by for looking after my children while
Kampung Pulai, Chicha yesterday, July 8 when Mazliana’s husband third pregnancy. Caesarian section and he did not my husband was bedridden and I
accompanied by Kelantan Fama tested positive for the infection. survive. was unconscious,” she added.
director Wan Nora Wan Ahmad. They were also admitted to
“It came as a complete shock for Sungai Buloh Hospital and were Mazliana said that when she She pointed out that the nurses
Last Wednesday, Bernama us,” she told theSun in an interview allowed to share the same room woke up, she heard the nurses took care of the girls, and even
reported that cucumber growers Nik yesterday. with her husband. debating among themselves bathed them when she was
Azani Nik Yaakub, 46, and his brother whether or not to tell her about her unconscious. While the two girls
Nik Azrin, 29, were stressed as 1.5 baby. “I grabbed my phone and were also infected, they did not
tonnes of the vegetable had to be through the WhatsApp messages, I require intensive care.
dumped daily for the past two weeks
due to market limitations. Mazliana advised expectant
mothers to get vaccinated as soon as
In resolving the problem, Che possible in order to reduce the risk of
Abdullah said Fama would help getting hospitalised and, worse, to be
market the cucumbers and include admitted to the intensive care unit.
the brothers as farmers under the
Contract Farming programme. “It is not worth putting your
baby’s life and yours at risk. Please
Meanwhile, in order to overcome get your vaccination quickly to
the durian dumping issue in protect your loved ones.”
Kelantan, Che Abdullah said Fama
would buy and collect the fruits from Mazliana with her
all over the state and place them at husband Zakaria Abdul
the Fama operations centre in Majid, 35, and their
Machang. children, Mazleeza Kim
Adeleena (left) and
He said 100 to 150 tonnes of Mazleeza Kim Adeleea,
durians would be processed into after recovering
cakes, pastes and tempoyak from Covid-19. – AMIRUL
(fermented durian paste), apart from SYAFIQ/THESUN
marketing the fruit to the Klang
Valley. - Bernama

BRIEFS 21M DOSES OF VACCINE
ADMINISTERED
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of
21,200,473 doses of Covid-19
vaccine have been administered
under the National Covid-19
Immunisation Programme
between Feb 24 and Aug 1. The
Covid-19 Vaccine Supply Access
Guarantee Special Committee,
via an infographic tweet, shared
that out of the total, 14,247,659
doses were administered as first
dose, while 6,952,814 doses as
second dose. “Percentage-wise,
43.6% of the country’s population
have received the first dose, and
21.3% have completed their
Covid-19 vaccination,” it said. On
the daily vaccination rate, some
480,122 doses were administered
on Sunday, with 298,236 of them
as first dose. - Bernama

SUPPORT FROM Labuan launches integrated op involving 13 agencies
SINGAPORE PM’S WIFE
LABUAN: The Labuan Disaster National Recovery Plan, we want to are to ensure that there are no intensified operation would be
SINGAPORE: Malaysia’s rising Management Committee launched keep the momentum,” he said at a intrusions into waters off Labuan mounted along the island’s
Covid-19 vaccination rate got a an integrated Covid-19 operation press conference before the and to ensure travellers entering coastline spanning 33km.
strong personal encouragement involving 13 enforcement agencies launching of the operation at the Labuan use gazetted entry points
from Ho Ching, the wife of yesterday, as part of its efforts to control post of the Ops Covid-19 such as the ferry terminals and the On July 27, Labuan became the
Singapore prime minister prevent the virus from spreading on Integrated Coastal and Waters at Labuan Airport,” he said. first among federal territories and
yesterday. In her latest Facebook the island. Taman Tanjung Purun yesterday. states in the country to achieve herd
update, Ho Ching noted that Among the 13 agencies are the immunity against Covid-19 with
Malaysia’s vaccination rate has Its chairman Rithuan Ismail said The operation’s coordinating police, Malaysian Maritime 80% of its adult population fully
gone up to half a million shots the operation would run around the chief, Labuan police chief Supt Enforcement Agency, Malaysia Civil vaccinated.
daily. “This is the current run rate clock for a month. Ahmad Jawila, said the operation Defence Force, Immigration
in the USA too, except USA has 10 would run in three phases involving Department, Marine Department, The federal territory has
times the population of M’sia. Go, “We want to keep the 170 personnel from 13 enforcement Customs Department, Public Works flattened the curve of Covid-19, with
go, go!,”she wrote. The number of momentum of our achievement in agencies, concentrating on various Department and the Fire and daily positive cases down to a single
Covid-19 daily vaccinations in flattening the Covid-19 curve and it hotspots in the Labuan waters and Rescue Department, whereby each digit and no fatalities for the past few
Malaysia has surpassed 500,000 is in tandem with Labuan’s herd near the island’s borders. agency would use their respective days.
doses in the past six consecutive immunity. assets in the operation.
days, with 519,111 doses “Two important roles to be It recorded seven new cases
administered on July 31 alone. “As we are moving into the green played by the enforcement agencies Ahmad said the 24-hour yesterday, taking the cumulative
Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr zone and to the next phase of the tally to 9,673. - Bernama
Adham Baba, in an infographic
posted on Twitter on Sunday, said
from the total given out on July
31, 316,492 were first doses.
- Bernama

4 theSUN ON TUESDAY | AUGUST 3, 2021

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Woman finds Bigger, better housing
niche with best
durian deals in store for flat residents
TUMPAT: The Malay idiom Tuah ayam
nampak di kaki, tuah manusia siapa yang
tahu? (Luck of a chicken’s lies at its feet, luck of
a man, who knows?) seems to ring true for a o Current low-cost unit dwellers to be offered new homes one-to-one basis.
single mother after she decided to start a in Penang’s first urban regeneration project that offers a “The owner of each unit at the old flats will be
business selling durians at a cheaper price. entitled to one new unit under the project
Durian seller Tengku Nor Amira Tengku one-for-one exchange arrangement without additional costs or maintenance fees,”
Razaman, 31, said she sold durians as low as he said.
RM1 per kg and about four tonnes of the fruit
she obtained from suppliers each day would be “We want to make sure that everyone here (at
the flats) gets a better unit.”
snapped up in less than three hours. Jagdeep said the state has also identified four
She said the lower income group, including GEORGE TOWN: Residents of 5 Point Blocks will be given to residents of the 5 Point Blocks more affordable housing schemes for the state’s
those whose incomes have been affected by low-cost flats can look forward to better housing flats in exchange for their current units when urban regeneration projects, namely the Taman
the Covid-19 pandemic, could not afford to in the next few years. they are ready, he said. Free School flats and Rifle Range flats in the
buy the fruit as they find it expensive. Under the state government’s first urban Construction, which begins next year, is northeast district, Taman Siakap in Central
“After receiving several complaints, I regeneration project, they will be given new and expected to take three years, Bernama reported. Seberang Perai, as well as the Mak Mandin flats
decided to sell durians at a low price so that all bigger homes to replace their flats. The new and upgraded flats will be from 700 in North Seberang Perai.
levels of society could enjoy them. State Housing, Local Government and Town to 800sq ft in size, twice as large as the 300 to He added that overall the five urban
“I usually get my durians from wholesalers and Country Planning Committee chairman 400sq ft flats the 30-year-old 5 Point Blocks regeneration projects would produce 10,065
in Jeli at a cheap price which enables me to Jagdeep Singh Deo said yesterday the first phase residents are occupying now. affordable housing units upon completion,
resell them at a lower price,” she said when met of the programme will see the construction of “Apart from being more spacious, these new which would comprise 3,500 low-cost units,
at her durian stall along the main road of 345 low-medium cost units. flats will also be safer with better facilities. 1,475 low-medium-cost units and 5,090
Kampung Ketil, Pengkalan Kubor here These new flats, valued at RM72,500 each, “We are looking at awarding the flats on a affordable housing units.
yesterday.
Tengku Nor Amira, who previously worked
at a shrimp pond in Puncak Jalil, Selangor, had TARGETED SOP on remains of
to stop working since April due to the CHECKS ... Covid patients
movement control order. Health workers
conducting SHAH ALAM: The Selangor Islamic Religious
After returning to her hometown, she house-to-house
started the durian business assisted by six screening at
family members. the Lobak Flats
I took a risk by investing RM2,700 to buy Department (JAIS) will only manage the
400kg of durians from a supplier at the Rural in Seremban remains of Covid-19 patients that have been
yesterday. A
Transformation Centre, Tunjong. total of 180 released by the hospital.
“The effort and risk taken were worth it as Its director, Datuk Mohd Shahzihan Ahmad,
now I can sell four tonnes of durians a day with families were said other matters such as informing the
sales of more than RM5,000, even though it is patients’ next-of-kin is under the purview of the
sold at about RM1 to RM2 depending on the tested after a hospital, Bernama reported.
positive case
type of durians,” said Tengku Nor Amira, who was detected at “Several allegations on social media against
sells the durian “kampung” variety. JAIS over management of Covid patient remains
She also said although she sells her durians the complex. are distorted.”
– BERNAMAPIX
at a cheap price, she will ensure that only good The inaccurate and prejudicial allegations
fruits are sold in order not to disappoint would give a negative perspective on JAIS’ new
buyers. policy and ruling on the management of
A customer, Rokiah Husin, 66, said she was Covid-19 patients’ remains, which was enforced
willing to wait in long queue to buy Tengku Nor in Selangor from July 28, he said in a statement
Amira’s durians. “So far, I have not found yesterday.
another durian trader who sells durians this Mohd Shahzihan added that the
cheap” – Bernama management was reviewed to help overcome
constraints and ease pressure among hospital
Perlis MB calls on residents to observe safety procedures frontliners, and to prevent a recurrence of
backlog involving Muslim Covid patients.
He urged the next-of-kin, non-governmental
KANGAR: The Perlis government has urged its government despite the recent rise in Covid-19 indicators that needed to be achieved before organisations or individuals who have any
people to continue to adhere to the standard cases in the state. states can move to phase three of NRP, namely evidence of a breach of the latest ruling,
operating procedures (SOP) to curb the spread “It is obligatory to obey and follow the SOP. the two-dose vaccination among adult criminal acts or abuse of power to lodge a
of the Covid-19 outbreak even if Perlis is The business sector is given permission (to population should reach 40%, bed usage in complaint to JAIS or report to authorities for
allowed to move to phase three of the operate). intensive care units should be at a safe level and further action.
movement control order under the National “The important thing is, comply with the the daily Covid-19 cases should be below 2,000. Mohd Shahzihan said no fee would be
Recovery Plan (NRP). SOP, while we wait for the decision from the Perlis is one of the states that have moved to charged for each Covid-19 funeral managed by
Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Azlan Man said federal government (to move to phase three),” phase two of the NRP apart from Perak, Pahang, the department. A fee would only be charged by
Perlis was ready to move to phase three as it had he told reporters here yesterday. Kelantan, Terengganu, Penang, Sabah and the cemetery management, which would be
met the three threshold indicators set by the The government had outlined threshold Sarawak. – Bernama directly paid by the family or relatives.

9 PERLIS 552 KELANTAN C VID-19
1,108 KEDAH UPDATE
667 PENANG concTafiosrtemasled 1,146,186
As of noon yesterday
748 PERAK Total cNaesews 15,764
7 LABUAN active cases 1,063Total

TERENGGANU 425 199,051 ICinU

6,067 SELANGOR Total
1,536 K.LUMPUR recoveries New
PAHANG 475 1,166 SABAH recoveries 11,767
SARAWAK 411 937,732

46 PUTRAJAYA Death
toll
862 N.SEMBILAN 219New
9,403
fatalities

463 MALACCA JOHOR 1,222

PROGRESS STATISTICS FOR THE NATIONAL COVID-19 IMMUNISATION PROGRAMME
As of August 1 Received first dose
Received second doses

14,247,659 6,952,814

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Council to boost efforts to eradicate human trafficking

KUALA LUMPUR: Human arrested in connection with the Anti-Trafficking in Persons and coordinating various efforts to Persons, we hope that victims of
trafficking is the third-largest crime in the cases. Anti-Smuggling of Migrants Act, or educate the public that human human trafficking who have been
the world, behind drugs and arms Atipsom (2007), which was enforced trafficking, as well as smuggling of rescued will cooperate with
trafficking, and Malaysia has its share Meanwhile, a total of 10,463 in 2008. migrants, is a serious crime. enforcement officers and provide
of this heinous activity. victims of human trafficking have In accordance with the Atipsom information that lead to the arrest of
been rescued and provided Act, the government established the “The efforts include stepping up the criminals so that they are
A rising trend in human trafficking protection. They have been placed in Council for Anti-Trafficking in enforcement activities and using charged, convicted and punished
cases has been noted in Malaysia, 10 shelters provided by the Persons and Anti-Smuggling of mass media to channel information accordingly,” said Hamzah.
with 165 cases recorded last year, government as well as non- Migrants (Mapo) to, among others, concerning the offences.
compared with only 17 such cases in governmental organisations (NGO). coordinate the implementation of the The World Day Against Trafficking
2008. As for smuggling of migrants, Act. Mapo is also tasked with “The government has also in Persons is observed on July 30
the number of cases rose sharply to According to media reports, many formulating policies and established a special court in Klang, every year to shed more light on such
265 last year, from three in 2010. migrant-smuggling cases involved programmes to prevent and combat Selangor, to deal with human crimes and the commitment to
local syndicates that sneaked the the crime of trafficking in persons trafficking cases and has set up eight eradicate this complex and heinous
According to statistics from the victims into the country. Such and smuggling of migrants in shelters and two NGO shelters for the activity.
Council for Anti-Trafficking in activities are a threat to security and Malaysia. placement of victims of human
Persons and Anti-Smuggling of the sovereignty of the nation. Home Minister Datuk Seri trafficking in Malaysia,” he added. Malaysia started observing World
Migrants, from 2015 to June this year, Hamzah Zainuddin said Mapo is also Day Against Trafficking in Persons in
a total of 1,854 trafficking cases were To prevent such crimes from “In line with this year’s theme 2017 to raise awareness of such
reported while 2,732 people were becoming widespread, the ‘Victims’ Voices Lead the Way’ for crimes in Malaysia. – Bernama
government enacted a special law, World Day Against Trafficking in

Bukit Kepong incident Special team to
still fresh on his mind probe gangsterism
activities in Ipoh
o Ex-top cop recounts day
communist terrorists IPOH: Police have set up a special team to
attacked police station in investigate gangsterism activities in Ipoh
Johor, mercilessly killing 23 following allegations made by a Facebook user
officers and men during last Sunday.
three-hour gunfight
Ipoh district police chief ACP Yahaya Hassan
█ BY ELLY FAZANIZA said the team was established to verify the
[email protected] authenticity of the viral message on a group’s
alleged activities shared by the Facebook user
IN his 30-year career as a police Raj (right) having dinner with Malaysia’s first prime minister Tunku Abdul Rahman in 1955 under the profile name “Meganathan Nathan”,
officer, Feb 23, 1950 is a day that will and (inset) at his home in Damansara Kim, Petaling Jaya. which had gained public attention.
forever be etched in Tan Sri J. J. Raj’s
memory. Recounting the night of the Bukit wounded. One of the casualties was Jamil, BRIEFS “The police view this individual’s complaint
Kepong attack, Raj said he had whom he said had met a heroic end in the seriously. The Ipoh district police would like to
It was the night when communist visited the station for an inspection and battle.” thank the informant on this matter.”
terrorists attacked the Bukit Kepong police security briefing that morning and left
station in Johor, killing 23 officers and men in at about 7pm. Raj said emergency medical treatment was However, he advised the public not to reveal
a three-hour shootout. With the communist insurgency still a immediately administered to the wounded. personal details and make complaints on
major threat, Raj patrolled the village, confidential matters online for safety reasons.
Raj, then aged 29, was the police chief of accompanied by village chief Ali Mustapha “We then carried them, one after another,
the nearby Pagoh district. and Sgt Jamil Mohd Shah, who was portrayed to a small boat at the jetty to be sent to the Yahaya said any complaints or information
by actor-cum-director Jins Shamsuddin in the hospital in Muar. We managed to save a few should be sent to the proper channel, to the
“I had mixed feelings of extreme anger and 1981 film depiction of the incident. lives that day.” district control centre at the Ipoh district police
profound sadness,” he recounted, days after When he left that night, Raj assigned 10 headquarters, at 05-254 2222 or email to the
celebrating his 100th birthday at his home in Jungle Squad constables to beef up the Upon retirement, Raj was appointed to the Ipoh district police chief at
Damansara Kim, Petaling Jaya, recently. defence. At about 4.30am the following day, Federal Pardons Board, that reviews convicts’ [email protected].
the terrorists struck. appeals for release from prison.
The centenarian said he had always “Upon receiving the news, I rushed to “All information on criminal activities in
wanted to be in the police force. “For me, it Bukit Kepong with the Tiger Squad. The only He served under the Board for more Ipoh can also be channeled to the criminal
meant being of service to the community,” he way was by boat but when we arrived at the than 30 years, under eight kings and four investigation division head via e-mail
told theSun. jetty, we found that our boat had been prime ministers. [email protected]. The identity of the
burned. We ended up traversing the jungle informant will be kept confidential,” he said in a
Raj said when the Second World War and swamp for three hours to reach the police Raj pointed out that for a policeman, statement yesterday.
ended in 1945, his father died and he was station,” he added. encountering dangerous situations and a
living in Jelutong, Penang, with his mother Raj said by the time he arrived, the heavy workload are all in a day’s work. Earlier, allegations pertaining to an
and elder brother. building was in flames, and bodies were organised crime group in Ipoh involving
strewn around the grounds of the station. “Some may end up bringing the stress teenagers, known as Gang Thilai 04, went viral
“My brother, the late Datuk J. J. Raj Sr was “Wives and children were wailing over their home, but I believe the key to managing stress on Facebook. – Bernama
also a police officer and he encouraged me to lost ones,” he said. is balance. I set manageable goals and get my
join the force,” he said. Raj followed his “I felt extreme anger and profound sadness priorities right.” SENIOR CITIZEN CHARGED
brother’s footsteps and became a that day, but I had to put my emotions aside WITH SEXUAL ASSAULT
probationary inspector in 1946. and immediately diverted the attention of my Raj said he would take care of more
team to relief efforts and rescue work. important tasks first. “At home, I was blessed SEREMBAN: A senior citizen pleaded not
Being brothers and serving in the force “We painstakingly located those severely to have Irene, and my children understood guilty in a sessions court here yesterday to
together, Raj eventually was known as Raj Jr, the pressures of police work and were two charges of sexually assaulting his two
being the younger of the two who shared the supportive. I always chatted and joked with granddaughters last year. The 62-year-old
same initials and last name. my children after work and that was always man allegedly committed the offence on
enjoyable,” he added. his granddaughters, aged eight and 10, at a
Both rose from the ranks, with Raj Sr house in a Felda settlement near here at
retiring as director of the criminal His birthday celebration this year was a 11pm between August and September last
investigation department and Raj Jr as muted affair due to Covid-19, but Raj is year. The charges were framed under
director of management. grateful to have his family with him. Section 14(a) of the Sexual Offences
Against Children Act 2017, which provides
Six online gambling syndicates in Johor busted imprisonment for a term not exceeding 20
years and whipping. Justice Diana Md
JOHOR BARU: Police have smashed six reporters here yesterday. and had its licence cancelled,” he said. Razali allowed the accused bail of RM8,000
online gambling syndicates in Op Dadu Khas, He also said 125 units of mobile phones, a In another case, Ayob Khan confirmed that in one surety and prohibited him from
which involved raids on 90 shophouses going near the victims. The case has been
throughout the state from July 15 to 31. laptop, a tablet as well cash amounting to the man whose photos of him stabbing fixed for mention on Sept 2. – Bernama
RM20,184 were confiscated. The case will be himself at home in Batu 4¼ Parit Ponorogo
Johor police chief Datuk Ayob Khan Mydin investigated under Section 4(1) of the near Muar last Saturday that went viral, was DECISION ON MAN’S MURDER
Pitchay said 114 locals and four foreigners, Common Gaming Houses Act 1953. having mental problems. CASE POSTPONED
comprising gambling premises caretakers
and players aged 19 to 58, were arrested in Ayob Khan also said from January to July He said it was learnt that the 48-year-old SHAH ALAM: The High Court yesterday
the raids. alone, 525 raids were carried out by police, man had not been taking his medication for postponed to Aug 19 its decision on a case
involving the arrest of 549 premises caretakers the past five years. “In the incident, the against a lorry driver, accused of murdering
“The modus operandi is frequently and 156 players. During the period, 74 of the individual was having a severe headache and his wife and their seven-month-old baby
changed to evade detection by police. As 244 applications submitted to TNB for power heard voices, which led him to stab himself girl five years ago. Justce Datuk Mohd Yazid
such, we will continue to conduct raids while supply cuts were approved. with a knife.” Mustafa set the new date as he required
seeking the cooperation of local authorities time to deliberate at the end of the defence
and Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) to assist in “For the cancellation of business premises He said the individual is now stable and is case of Satvender Singh, 35.“I just delivered
eradicating online gambling,” he told licences, we submitted 224 applications to the being treated at Sultanah Fatimah Specialist decisions on three cases last week, so I need
local authority and only one was approved Hospital in Muar. – Bernama more time to prepare documents for this
case,” he said in yesterday’s proceedings.
Satvender was charged with murdering his
wife, D. Kamaljit, 34, and their infant
daughter Ishlyn Kaur Sandhu, between
3.55am and 4.15am on April 14, 2016 at
their house in Taman Rawang Perdana 2,
Rawang. The charge was made under
Section 302 of the Penal Code, which
provides death by hanging. – Bernama

6 theSUN ON TUESDAY | AUGUST 3, 2021 BRIEFS IRAN WARNS AGAINST
NEWS WITHOUT BORDERS ‘ADVENTURISM’

Approve Asean envoy, TEHRAN: Iran vowed yesterday
Indonesia urges Myanmar to respond to any
“adventurism” after the United
o Jakarta says little conference, Indonesia’s Retno She added that the envoy should Asean – whose members include States and Britain joined Israel
progress made on plan Marsudi said the group had made “no be allowed to move freely in democracies, one-party communist in blaming Tehran for a deadly
to stop turmoil significant progress” on Myanmar and have full access to states and authoritarian tanker attack, claims it denies.
implementing its five-point plan to “various parties”, an apparent governments – operates under The MT Mercer Street, managed
JAKARTA: Indonesia’s foreign stop the turmoil in Myanmar, which reference to ousted lawmakers, many consensus decision-making by Israeli billionaire Eyal Ofer,
minister urged Myanmar yesterday to was announced in April. of whom are in prison. principles. was attacked on Thursday off
approve the appointment of an She said the delay “does Asean no This means Myanmar will have to Oman. A British security guard
Association of Southeast Asian good” and, if inaction went on, the Retno did not specify who had support the envoy’s appointment, and a Romanian crew member
Nations (Asean) special envoy and issue should be returned to leaders to been selected for the post, but said diplomats. were killed in what the US,
said little progress had been made on give directions. diplomats said Brunei’s Second Myanmar has shown little Britain and the vessel’s
a plan to promote talks between Myanmar has been racked by a Minister for Foreign Affairs Erywan willingness to adopt Asean’s operator Zodiac Maritime said
Myanmar’s rival sides. deadly crackdown on protests, Yusof was strongly favoured to take five-point plan, instead referring to its appeared to be a drone strike.
economic collapse and a refugee the position. own plans for Myanmar’s future. Iran“will not hesitate to protect
Six months after the military exodus since the Feb 1 coup. In the speech on Sunday, Min its security and national
toppled Myanmar’s democratically The United Nations and many Myanmar’s military ruler Min repeated a pledge to hold elections by interests, and will immediately
elected government, Asean foreign countries, including the United States Aung Hlaing said in a speech on 2023. and decisively respond to any
ministers met yesterday to finalise the and China, have urged Asean, whose Sunday that the military regime Retno said Asean must provide possible adventurism“, said
envoy tasked with ending violence 10 members include Myanmar, to wanted Thailand’s former deputy immediate humanitarian assistance Foreign Ministry spokesman
and promoting dialogue between the spearhead diplomatic efforts to foreign minister Virasakdi Futrakul as to Myanmar, as well as explore a Khatibzadeh. – AFP
junta and its opponents. restore stability in Myanmar. the envoy, but “new proposals were mechanism for sharing Covid-19
“Indonesia hopes that Myanmar released and we could not keep vaccines. REFERENDUM DRAWS
Talking to media by video will immediately approve Asean’s moving onwards”. “We must not be silent and allow FEW VOTERS
proposal for the appointment of a the suffering of the Myanmar people
special envoy,” said Retno. “Myanmar is ready to work on to continue.” – Reuters MEXICO CITY: A national
Asean cooperation within the Asean referendum pushed by
framework, including dialogue with Mexican President Andres
the Asean special envoy in Myanmar.” Manuel Lopez Obrador on
whether to prosecute his
Afghan forces predecessors for alleged
fight Taliban for corruption drew only a small
control of cities fraction of voters to the polls
on Sunday. Turnout was little
KABUL: Afghan forces battled HOLDING THE LINE ... Firefighters and volunteers more than 7% – far from the
yesterday to stop a first major city trying to extinguish a wildfire near Marmaris in Turkey. 40% necessary for it to have
from falling to the Taliban The violent blazes tearing through the resort regions of any legal bearing, said the
following weekend offensives by Turkey’s Mediterranean and Aegean coasts have National Electoral Institute
the insurgents on urban centres. destroyed huge swathes of pristine forest and killed (INE) based on an official quick
eight people. – REUTERSPIX count. As expected, the “yes”
Taliban fighters assaulted at vote for legal action was far
least three provincial capitals HK star charged with graft for singing ahead, in an estimated range of
overnight – Lashkar Gah, at rally of pro-democracy politician 89% to 96%, compared with
Kandahar and Herat – after a 2% for “no“, said INE president
weekend of heavy fighting that saw HONG KONG: A prominent pop star and often violent protests two years Wong, 59, is one of a handful of Lorenzo Cordova. – AFP
thousands of civilians flee from here was charged yesterday with ago. Hong Kong celebrities willing to
the advancing militants. corruption for singing at an election criticise Beijing and support Indian states to
rally of a pro-democracy politician, “At the rally, Wong performed two democracy – a stance that means he resolve border
Fighting raged in Helmand’s authorities said, the latest figure songs on stage. At the end of the is blacklisted on the Chinese row ‘amicably’
provincial capital Lashkar Gah, critical of China to face prosecution. performance, he appealed to the mainland.
where the Taliban launched participants of the rally to vote for Au NEW DELHI: Two states in India’s
coordinated attacks on the city Anthony Wong Yiu-ming, a local at the election,” said the ICAC. Former lawmaker Au, 34, is one of northeast have agreed to resolve
centre and its prison – just hours Cantopop singer, was arrested by the dozens of opposition figures their differences peacefully after
after the government announced Independent Commission Against The offence can lead to up to three currently detained under a security their long-running border dispute
the deployment of hundreds of Corruption (ICAC), which answers to years in jail and a fine of up to law, which Beijing imposed on Hong erupted into deadly violence last
commandos to the area. the city’s leader. HK$200,000 (RM109,000). Kong last year to wipe out dissent. week.

Clashes have intensified since The watchdog said they charged Both Wong and Au will appear in Hong Kong’s partially-elected Last Monday, clashes on the
early May, with the insurgents Wong and former lawmaker Au court on Thursday to plea. legislature is now devoid of demarcation between Assam and
capitalising on the final stages of Nok-hin with engaging in corrupt opposition after Beijing imposed new Mizoram left six police officers
the withdrawal of US-led foreign conduct by providing “entertainment Hong Kong’s anti-corruption rules this year to reduce the number dead in a major embarrassment
forces after almost 20 years. to induce others to vote for the watchdog has begun taking a more of directly elected seats and ensure for Prime Minister Narendra
candidate” at a rally Au held on proactive role in bringing election hopefuls are vetted for Modi’s government.
President Ashraf Ghani blamed March 3, 2018 in the run-up to local prosecutions against the city’s political loyalty.
the US yesterday for Afghanistan’s legislature elections. opposition. The two regions’ chief
deteriorating security. Most of the city’s most prominent ministers tweeted on Sunday that
The arrests come as Hong Kong Last week, they announced democracy activists have been they would now seek an
“The reason for our current authorities carry out a widespread corruption charges against jailed arrested, disqualified from standing “amicable” approach to the
situation is that the decision was crackdown on dissent following huge dissident Benny Tai and two others or fled overseas. – AFP dispute.
taken abruptly,” he said, referring relating to advertisements placed in
to the withdrawal of foreign forces. newspapers five years ago. Mizoram Chief Minister
Zoramthanga urged locals to stop
Ashraf said he had warned posting “sensitive messages” on
Washington that the withdrawal social media while his Assam
would have “consequences”. counterpart Himanta Biswa
Sarma highlighted the “spirit of
In southern Afghanistan, the northeast”.
fighting continued in Lashkar Gah
as Afghan forces beat back a fresh “What happened along the
assault from the Taliban. Assam-Mizoram border is
unacceptable to the people of
Resident Hawa Malalai warned both states. Border disputes can
of a growing crisis in the city. only be resolved through
“There is fighting, power cuts, sick discussion,” tweeted Sarma.
people in hospital and the
telecommunication networks are The six Assam policemen were
down. There are no medicines shot dead in clashes that also left
and pharmacies are closed.” 60 people injured.

The vast poppy fields in Both states blamed each other
Helmand provide the lion’s share for the violence, that erupted after
of the opium for the international Mizoram alleged Assam had
heroin trade – making it a lucrative encroached on its territory.
source of cash for the Taliban.
Assam in turn accused
The loss of Lashkar Gah would Mizoram villagers of encroaching
be a massive strategic and instead on reserve forest land.
psychological blow for the
government, which has pledged to Mizoram was part of Assam
defend provincial capitals at all until 1972 and became a state in its
costs. – AFP own right in 1987.

The border argument has been
going on since then, with sporadic
violence. – AFP

7theSUN ON TUESDAY | AUGUST 3, 2021

BRIEFS N.Z. OPENS TRAVEL BUBBLE * NEWS WITHOUT BORDERS
TO PACIFIC WORKERS
Millions confined as China
WELLINGTON: Seasonal workers from moves to contain outbreak
selected Pacific countries will be
allowed into New Zealand without o Beijing authorities pledge citing Covid-19 prevention and control officials. international airport tested positive on July 20, is
undergoing two weeks in quarantine, to ‘take strict precautions Major cities, including Beijing, have now threatening that success with more than 360
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said and defend to the death’ domestic cases reported in the past two weeks.
yesterday. The expansion of the travel tested millions of residents while cordoning off
bubble will be restricted to workers BEIJING: Millions of people were confined to residential compounds and placing close In the tourist destination of Zhangjiajie,
from Tonga, Samoa and Vanuatu their homes in China yesterday as the country contacts under quarantine. famed for its national forest park, an outbreak
employed in the horticulture and tried to contain its largest coronavirus outbreak spread last month among theatre patrons who
viticulture industries, where there are in months, including seven positive cases found Authorities in the capital met and agreed on then brought the virus back to their homes
not enough New Zealand-based in Wuhan, where the virus first emerged in late the need to “raise vigilance, take strict around the country.
workers. Tonga, Samoa and Vanuatu 2019. precautions and defend (the city) to the death,
have largely kept Covid-19 at bay. There sparing no expense”, in comments put out by the Zhangjiajie locked down all 1.5 million
have been four cases in Vanuatu, three China reported 55 new locally transmitted Beijing government. residents on Friday.
in Samoa and none in Tonga. – AFP cases yesterday as an outbreak of the
fast-spreading Delta variant reached over 20 Elsewhere, over 1.2 million residents were Officials are urgently seeking people who
TROOPS IN SYDNEY TO cities in more than a dozen provinces. placed under strict lockdown for the next three have recently travelled from Nanjing or
ENFORCE LOCKDOWN days in the central city of Zhuzhou in Hunan Zhangjiajie, and have urged tourists not to travel
The Wuhan cluster came after the official province yesterday, as authorities roll out a to areas where cases have been found.
CANBERRA: Troops hit Sydney’s streets daily tally was released, and it was confirmed by citywide testing and vaccination campaign,
yesterday to help enforce its prolonged state media, which said the infections had been according to an official statement. Meanwhile, Beijing has blocked tourists
lockdown, as stay-at-home orders in traced to a train station. from entering the capital during the peak
Australia’s third-largest city Brisbane “The situation is still grim and complicated,” summer holiday travel season.
were extended to curb a worsening “The seven were identified as migrant said the Zhuzhou government.
outbreak. About 300 soldiers will be workers,” reported Xinhua news agency, Only “essential travellers” with negative
deployed to Australia’s largest city after China had previously boasted of its success nucleic acid tests will be allowed to enter after
police requested military help to in bringing domestic cases down to virtually the discovery of a handful of cases among
enforce Covid-19 rules. More than five zero after the coronavirus first emerged in residents who had returned from Zhangjiajie.
million people in Sydney and Wuhan, allowing the economy to rebound.
surrounding areas are entering their Top city officials on Sunday called for
sixth week of a lockdown set to run But the latest outbreak, linked to a cluster in residents “not to leave Beijing unless necessary”.
until month end. Brisbane and several the city of Nanjing where nine cleaners at an – AFP
surrounding regions will remain under
lockdown until Sunday. – AFP

Poland steps up security at vaccination centres after arson attacks

WARSAW: Poland said yesterday it “They will all be severely in the town of Zamosc in eastern an escalation of extremely brutal and The government has been
was stepping up security at punished in accordance with current Poland. even thuggish behaviour in encouraging Poles to get vaccinated,
vaccination points following two regulations and we will also carry out anti-vaccine circles.” but the rate of vaccinations has
arson incidents overnight in a single activities aimed at increasing the There were no casualties from the slowed down sharply and remains
town and an attempt by anti-vaccine security of all these centres.” fires. Last month, police were called to low in southern and eastern regions.
activists to break into another. two incidents involving vaccine
Police chief Jaroslaw Szymczyk He called the incidents “extremely sceptics – one at a vaccination point Half the population has been fully
“These incidents are recurring said arsonists had set fire to a mobile shocking” and said there would be in Grodzisk Mazowiecki where vaccinated and opinion polls indicate
unfortunately,” Prime Minister vaccination centre and an office used “around the clock” security at activists scuffled with security guards up to 25% are either anti-vaccine or
Mateusz Morawiecki told reporters. by the local epidemiological agency vaccination points. and medics. hesitating about getting one. – AFP

“Unfortunately, we are observing

HK announces compulsory inoculation for key sectors Indonesia’s second
Covid wave has
HONG KONG: Civil servants, teachers and Chief executive Carrie Lam announced infections down with about 12,000 cases and peaked: Minister
healthcare workers here must get vaccinated yesterday a new push to raise the city’s 200 deaths.
against the coronavirus or pay for regular vaccination rate by making jabs compulsory for JAKARTA: Indonesia’s devastating second
testing, the finance hub’s leader announced four sectors: civil servants, healthcare workers, No local infections have been recorded for coronavirus wave, which saw the country
yesterday, as her administration adopted a care home staff and school teachers. more than 50 days. become the epicentre of Asia’s Covid-19
push into mandatory inoculations. outbreak, has peaked, its health minister
Vaccination rates vary between those sectors But the zero Covid strategy has imposed said yesterday.
Hong Kong is one of the few places in the – from 70% among civil servants to just 47% tough economic costs on the city, once a major
world to have secured ample supplies of the among teachers. international transport hub, and added to a Driven by the highly transmissible Delta
coronavirus vaccine, but public take up has sense of complacency among the public. variant, Indonesia has over the past month
been lacklustre. Those who refuse vaccinations will have to been faced with an exponential surge in
be tested twice a week and pay for the cost out Relations with some of the sectors affected Covid cases that has overwhelmed hospitals
After six months, only 36% of the city’s 7.5 of their own pockets unless they have a valid by yesterday’s announcement are tense. and seen deaths soar to record levels.
million residents are fully vaccinated with two medical reason not to be inoculated.
jabs while 48% have received one dose. The mandatory vaccines for teachers come “We can already see that the peak has
“If people are refusing to get vaccinated for two days after the government said it was been exceeded, especially in areas in Java,”
But infections have remained low as Hong reasons that are not health related, I don’t think severing all ties with the city’s largest teaching Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin told an
Kong has been all but closed to non-residents a responsible government should tolerate that,” union because its members supported the online news conference, referring to
for most of the last 18 months and all arrivals Lam said. democracy movement. Indonesia’s most populated island.
must undergo lengthy quarantine in hotels.
The city’s virus measures have kept Healthcare workers also played a key role in “Improvements are starting to appear.”
democracy protests in 2019. – AFP The spread of the Delta variant, first
identified in India, saw Indonesia’s Covid-19
DOUBLE infections hit record highs.
HAPPINESS ... It reported a record 56,757 cases on July
Giant panda Huan 15, and a record 2,069 deaths on July 27.
Huan, which But while daily numbers have started to
means ‘Happy’ in decline, averaging 33,800 a day last week,
Mandarin, and her the positivity rate remains high and there
twin cubs inside are fears that the Delta variant could still
their enclosure ravage regions beyond Java, particularly in
after she gave remote areas with ill-equipped healthcare
birth at Beauval services.
Zoo in Saint- The health minister said the government
Aignan-sur-Cher must learn from experience and work faster
in France on to ensure the spread of the virus outside Java
Sunday. – AFPPIX was sufficiently contained.
Indonesia has recorded more than 3.4
million cases and 95,000 deaths, although
public health experts suggest the true
figures are likely several times higher.
Budi said yesterday most of those who
had died from Covid-19 were unvaccinated.
Indonesia launched its national
vaccination programme in January, but
ambitious targets have fallen short due to
logistical constraints, supply issues and
vaccine hesitancy.
As of yesterday, less than 10% of the
targeted population had been fully
vaccinated. – Reuters

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COMMENT by Jarud Romadam Khalidi and Grace LohWan Chi

Rebuilding a better education system
LEARNING has been disrupted
for our children as schools are Ministry involving 900,000 students, One practical closed schools for a relatively short transition to distance learning and were
closed as part of strategies to 37% of students do not have any option the eight-week period and has strong forced to adapt.
fight the coronavirus. appropriate devices. government infrastructure for online learning –
School closures since mid-March could consider researchers found student performance One year later, it is clear that the
2020 have suspended physical Even if a household has an is to on a national exam declined by three situation may not revert to pre-
classroom learning for about 4.9 million appropriate device, large households implement percentile points or equivalent to one- pandemic ways and the education
students in pre-, primary and will have to share this device with wide-reaching fifth of a school year, with the effect sector must not only compensate for
secondary schools nationwide. multiple household members for study, learning being 60% larger among students from learning losses but also accommodate
work and leisure, emphasising the need recovery disadvantaged homes. the “new normal”.
Instead, teaching and learning have for digital inclusion. programmes
been delivered through a combination such as an Early findings conform to The government has recognised
of alternative channels, online Good internet connection is also a intensive assumptions that learning losses some of the aforementioned issues and
platforms mainly, but also television necessary prerequisite. Although the tutoring happened during the pandemic and provided relief by providing devices
programmes, phone calls, texts and national mobile broadband penetration programme to these losses are much larger for and internet for disadvantaged
handouts. rate per 100 inhabitants was ensure young disadvantaged students. students, educational content on
approximately 120% in quarter 1, 2021, children are television and online, and
Despite these efforts, concerns on the fixed broadband penetration rate – able to master One contributor to these uneven upskilling/training for teachers.
learning losses remain. This article which provides faster and more reliable reading, learning losses is wealth. More affluent
discusses how distance learning during connectivity – was only approximately writing and families are more likely to have the Granted, more must be done as
the pandemic exacerbates inequality in 39% per 100 premises. counting skills technology, connectivity, books and these current measures are rife with
education. before moving general capabilities including money, their own issues and several avenues
Furthermore, there are stark forward skills and time to support their remain unexplored.
Education inequality before the disparities by location as rates are lower children’s learning.
pandemic in Kelantan, Sabah and Terengganu and One practical option the
Educational inequality has existed prior higher in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor. In contrast, the concurrent government could consider is to
to the Covid-19 pandemic. economic downturn during the implement wide-reaching learning
For example, in 2014, the percentage Aside from inadequate equipment pandemic makes it harder for poorer recovery programmes such as an
of children in the bottom income and infrastructure, unconducive parents to finance their children’s intensive tutoring programme to
quintile (B20) out of school was 4.6%. environments and stay-at-home orders education, jeopardising their children’s ensure young children are able to
Conversely, only 1.4% of children in the complicate the adoption of distance education prospects. master reading, writing and counting
top quintile (T20) were out of school. learning. skills before moving forward.
The United Nations Children’s Fund As educational attainment is a
(Unicef ) “identified (school A Unicef survey of 500 parents in 16 determinant of productivity and These programmes should aim to
affordability) as a major cause of low-cost flats in Kuala Lumpur income, the unequal effect in learning help students who have fallen behind to
inadequate pre-school and upper- conducted from February to March losses may also contribute to worsening catch up.
secondary enrolment rates”. found that 83% of respondents want income inequality.
On top of monetary barriers, certain their children to return to school, Importantly, the government must
populations face other disadvantages. citing lack of space and inability to The impact on inequality transcends learn from this pandemic, recognise the
For example, there are reports of supervise children as parents/carers income and touches broader gaps in the education system and build
schools, especially in rural areas, must juggle work, household chores dimensions such as gender and back better to be better prepared for
lacking basic facilities and having and care work as key challenges in children with disabilities. future crises.
dilapidated conditions. distance learning.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, differences For instance, gains in gender It is vital to build a system that can
in access to and quality of education Also, while parents, students and equality could be set back by the make better use of hybrid learning
have been linked to differences in teachers may be more familiar with pandemic as women have been found which utilises a mix of in-person and
student achievement. these technologies a year after the onset to be disproportionately affected in distance learning.
In 2011, the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia of the pandemic, without data, we taking up household and care work,
school grade average for urban students cannot rule out the possibility that and in more extreme cases, fall prey to There are different models of hybrid
was 8% higher than rural students. some may still struggle. domestic violence, child marriage and learning, but its main feature is its
early pregnancies, contributing to flexibility and it has the potential to
Learning issues during the pandemic In line with this, emerging issues higher dropout rates among women. promote inclusive education by
Within this context, the Covid-19 from distance learning affecting understanding the learning
pandemic and shift to distance learning children’s well-being such as social Self-learning materials online or environments of and support needed
have dramatically exacerbated isolation, cyber bullying and child through handouts may be inaccessible by different groups.
education inequality in multiple ways. exploitation online must be considered to children with disabilities who need
in policies. specific support. If done correctly, we can make up for
Globally, over 60% of distance Learning losses and long-term learning losses in this generation of
learning strategies rely exclusively on challenges These differences in educational students and ensure future generations
online platforms, however the digital Despite collective efforts to ensure a opportunities and subsequent learning don’t fall behind in the face of similar
divide – the differences between smooth learning process, the latest outcomes have long-term implications, crises.
groups’ access to technology – creates evidence from Belgium, the with the poor, vulnerable and Jarud Romadan Khalidi is a researcher
an additional barrier to education. Netherlands, Switzerland and the marginalised getting the short end of
United Kingdom shows that school the stick. at Khazanah Research Institute (KRI)
Based on a survey by the Education closures have resulted in learning Conclusion and Grace Loh Wan Chi is a student at
losses. Given the abruptness of the situation in
early 2020, the government, parents, London School of Economics (LSE)
In the Netherlands – which provides students and teachers were currently interning at KRI. The views are
a “best-case scenario” as the country understandably unprepared for the
those of the writers and do not
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Local artist Dudu Doodle tries to bring defeats pandemic
joy to his audience using his unique art blues
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The show will
go on
o New York’s Broadway
mandates vaccines, masks
for all shows

BROADWAY will require audiences to Broadway, which closed when coronavirus first swept New York in spring last year, is due to fully reopen in September.
be fully vaccinated and wear masks at
all shows, New York’s theatre industry Prior to the general vaccine mandate, two audiences and performers to be vaccinated for every US federal worker to either declare they
announced Friday, as the US steps up shows, Springsteen on Broadway and Pass Over, its upcoming season. are fully vaccinated or wear masks and be
mandatory vaccinations. had already announced that audiences must be tested.
vaccinated. The mandates come as the United States
All performers, backstage crew and theatre steps up efforts to boost vaccination rates as it California and New York announced this
staff will also have to be vaccinated, the The Broadway League’s announcement struggles to contain the highly infectious Delta week that public sector workers would need to
Broadway League said in a statement. comes after New York’s Metropolitan Opera variant. get vaccinated or take weekly tests. – ETX
announced on Tuesday that it would require all Studio
The rules will be in place through October President Joe Biden on Thursday asked
and will apply to all of Broadway’s 41 theatres,
the trade association added.

Masks will be required except while eating or
drinking in designated locations, the Broadway
League added.

“A uniform policy across all New York City
Broadway theatres makes it simple for our
audiences and should give even more
confidence to our guests about how seriously
Broadway is taking audience safety,” said
president Charlotte St. Martin.

The body said it would make exceptions for
children under 12, a group not currently eligible
for vaccines, and people with a medical
condition or closely held religious belief that
prevents vaccination.

Those guests must provide proof of a
negative test to get in.

The Broadway League said it would review
the vaccination policy in September for
performances in November and beyond,
adding that it may implement “a relaxation of
certain provisions if the science dictates”.

Broadway, which closed when coronavirus
first swept New York in spring last year, is due to
fully reopen in September.

Lucasfilm hires YouTube artist behind New documentary on Schumacher
‘Star Wars’ deepfake
A YouTuber famous for making now streaming on Disney+. SEVEN-TIME Formula One world against Schumacher, including Jean
“deepfakes” of scenes from iconic Lucasfilm’s visual effects team champion Michael Schumacher is Todt, Bernie Ecclestone, Sebastian
film and television shows Industrial Light and Magic “is the subject of a new Netflix Vettel, Mika Hakkinen, Damon Hill
including Star Wars has landed a always on the lookout for documentary to be released on Sept and David Coulthard.
job at Lucasfilm after wowing talented artists and have in fact 15.
bosses at the Disney-owned hired the artist that goes by the Schumacher, who won 91 Grand
company. online persona ‘Shamook’,” a The film titled Schumacher Prix before retiring from Formula
The digital artist known spokesman said in a statement retraces the life and career of the One in 2012, suffered a serious head
only as “Shamook” is famous sent to AFP. German driver, who has not been injury on Dec 29, 2013 in the French
online for using cutting-edge “Over the past several years seen in public since a serious skiing Alps and his state of health remains
technology to seamlessly ILM has been investing in both accident in 2013, and promises secret.
map the faces of famous machine learning and A.I. as a unseen archive material that shows
stars onto other actors’ means to produce compelling the “many facets of his multi-layered “The greatest challenge for the
bodies. visual effects work and it’s been personality”. directors was certainly to find the
Popular videos created by the terrific to see momentum balance between independent
technical whiz include pasting building in this space as the The portrait of the racing legend, reporting and consideration for the
Robert Pattinson’s visage onto technology advances.” now 52, is “the only film supported family,” said Vanessa Nocker who
Christian Bale’s Batman, and Shamook first revealed the by his family”. directed the film with Hanns-Bruno
imagining a young Mel Gibson hire on YouTube, telling followers Kammertons and Michael Wech.
had returned in place of Tom his new title was “Senior Facial Schumacher’s manager Sabine
Hardy in 2015’s Mad Max: Fury Capture Artist”. Kehm describes the film as the “Corinna Schumacher herself
Road.” Disney is working on around “family’s gift to their beloved wanted to make an authentic film, to
But his work on the climactic 10 new Star Wars TV series, husband and father”. show Michael as he is, with all his
scene of The Mandalorian buoyed by the success of The ups and downs, without any
The documentary features sugarcoating.”
exclusive interviews with his wife
Corinna, his two children Gina and It will be released 30 years after
Mick, himself an F1 driver since this the German’s first Grand Prix in
season, and brother Ralf, as well as Belgium in August 1991. – ETX
those who worked with or raced Studio

season two appeared to Mandalorian, which was
particularly impress Lucasfilm. nominated for a whopping 24
The Star Wars TV series Emmys and introduced viewers
set five years after the 1983 around the world to the adorable
film Return of the Jedi fan favourite Baby Yoda.
concluded with a Several Star Wars films are in
surprise appearance the works too, including Rogue
from Mark Hamill, Squadron from Wonder Woman
who was digitally de- director Patty Jenkins, and
aged to play a young another currently being
Luke Skywalker once written by Taika Waititi (Jojo
Disney is working on again. Rabbit).
around 10 new “Star Wars” Many of While similar technology is
TV series, buoyed by the Shamook’s 90,000 increasingly employed for
success of “The followers felt his mainstream uses such as
Mandalorian,“ which was amateur reworking Hollywood productions,
nominated for a of the scene “deepfakes” can also be used
whopping 24 Emmys. surpassed the to spread deliberate
official version misinformation. – ETX Studio Michael Schumacher at the Silverstone circuit on July 8, 2011

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█ BY MARK MATHEN VICTOR Finding his rhythm Clinton believes
that it is
LIFE has struck a low note oSarawakianmusic-maker important for
for countless people over defeatspandemicbluesand artistes to
the past two years. forgesaheadtohisownbeat reinvent
But musician Clinton Jerome themselves and
Chua refuses to be thrown off-rhythm to not only cater
by the hard times. to the masses,
but also to
The Sarawak native remains themselves. –
steadfast in his pursuit of PICTURES
singing and music-making. COURTESY OF
CLINTON
Clinton told theSun that JEROME CHUA
he moved to KL in 2017 to Clinton’s
pursue a career in music full- upcoming EP
time. will contain
seven songs.
Despite having a degree in
public relations and mass
communications, he felt a
bigger passion towards
creating, producing and
performing music.

“On a tipping scale, my love
for music outweighed the world
of communications,” says the
former marketing executive for a
music label.

Standing out from the rest explained that he draws inspiration not of the mainstream genre. It’s my Clinton said he currently mainly
While the performer claims he has been from singers such as the late niche, I would say,” he added. relies on royalties from the music that
singing for as long as he can remember, Prince and Stevie Wonder. he created.
Clinton’s professional shift into singing “It’s more of the Like many other artistes, Clinton
began in early 2010. soulful side, but I said while he is pleased and happy Once in a while, there is income
see myself as with where his sound and music are from his occasional online shows.
He was signed to a local label in a singer at, he remains open to exploring and
Sarawak after placing third in a who branching out. “I create content on the side as an
contest. is influencer of sorts, which has been a
“I think maybe it’s just me, but I help,” he revealed.
The singer followed wouldn’t want to be one-note
up with a release of throughout the rest of my career”. “It really has been a struggle,
two Malay singles. Challenging years especially comparing how I
Speaking about the effects of the sustained myself back then and now.
Since taking on pandemic on his livelihood, Clinton
music full-time four said his two part-time businesses “It’s been really, really tough. I
years ago, Clinton have been put on hold indefinitely, as guess I’m lucky enough to have really
has released four the lockdown has made both understanding clients who are
more singles that unsustainable and a challenge. willing to keep me and change their
display an eclectic dates even though they are also
fluidity in his “I ran a health and beauty affected”.
sound. business called Kumang Natural, and
we produced products using On a more positive note, Clinton
The most Sarawakian-based ingredients,” he said his EP will be out soon.
recent is Home to said.
You, released last “With the pandemic going on, I
May. “The other is a kolo mee business, have not set a date yet. I’m just taking
that I don’t think even left the my time with it.
Describing his ground.”
sound as leaning “I just want to make sure that
towards R&B, despite all these blocks, it’s
Pop and Neo something that I’m proud of and can
soul, Clinton stand by.”

How Rick Astley broke the internet with Pioneer of zouk music dies
‘Never Gonna Give You Up’
WHAT do Nirvana’s “Smells Like JACOB DESVARIEUX, the mourns you. Farewell friend.”
Teen Spirit,“ Psy’s “Gangnam Style” Rick Astley released his hit song “Never Gonna Give You Up” in 1987. Guadeloupean co-founder of In poor health after undergoing
and Rick Astley’s “Never Gonna Caribbean band Kassav’ which shot
Give You Up” have in common? to global fame in the 1980s by a kidney transplant, the singer and
These songs have all surpassed one creating the fast-beat zouk music guitarist was taken to hospital in
billion views on YouTube. A feat style, has died of Covid-19. Pointe-a-Pitre, Guadeloupe’s
that’s all the more impressive for largest city, on July 12 after
Rick Astley’s hit, which has long Local media in the French catching Covid-19.
been a subject of light-hearted territory of Guadeloupe
mockery on the internet. announced his death aged 65 late “A giant of zouk music. An
on Friday, prompting an unparalleled guitarist. An
Unwittingly becoming one of outpouring of grief. emblematic voice of the West
the key figures of internet culture, Indies. Jacob Desvarieux was all of
Rick Astley is enjoying immense “The West Indies, Africa and these things at once,“ French
popularity online thanks to his music have just lost one of their President Emmanuel Macron
dance-pop hit, “Never Gonna Give greatest ambassadors,“ tweeted tweeted.
You Up.” The song’s official video Senegalese music star Youssou
has just reached a symbolic N’Dour. Desvarieux told French daily
milestone on YouTube, where it Liberation in 2016 that his band
has been viewed more than a “Jacob, thanks to your Kassav’ started out in Paris as an
billion times by nostalgic music art, you brought the experiment.
fans, as well as by rickrolling West Indies and Africa
internet users. closer together. Dakar “We wanted to find a
where you once lived soundtrack that would combine
Rickrolling refers to one of the all the previous (Caribbean)
first YouTube memes. It’s From meme to PR tool animated film, “Ralph Breaks the traditions and sounds, but that
essentially a prank, involving While some people started Internet.” While Rick Astley was would be exportable everywhere,“
sending someone an impromptu deploying ingenious strategies to initially a little surprised by the he said.
link to the kitsch video of “Never avoid being fooled, the phenomenon unexpected return of his youthful hit,
Gonna Give You Up,“ and tricking quickly went beyond the realm of the he seized the opportunity to advance And so zouk was born, rising to
them into watching it. It all started internet to reach the public at large. his career. The artist began posting global fame, particularly in France
in 2007 on the 4chan forum, as is In 2008, the civil disobedience group regularly on social media during the and on the African continent
the case for many memes. An Anonymous broadcast Rick Astley’s covid-19 lockdown, entertaining his
internet user in search of hit during demonstrations against fans with videos of his songs, where people partied to its
popularity posted what was the Church of Scientology. And the lockdown playlists and even a new festive rhythm.
supposedly the trailer for the highly trend took off, so much so that the TikTok account.
anticipated “Grand Theft Auto IV” British singer was invited that same “We questioned our origins
on the forum. However, the video year to perform the song during the To mark the symbolic milestone through our music,“ Desvarieux
redirects video game fans to Rick famous Thanksgiving Day parade of one billion views for his ‘80s hit, told Liberation. “What
Astley’s video, leaving them well organized by Macy’s. the singer-songwriter has were we
and truly rickrolled. announced the release of the track as
A decade later, “Never Gonna a limited-edition blue vinyl. The doing
Give You Up” has left its mark on pop 2,500 copies on sale -- all signed by here, we who were
culture. The song featured in the the artist -- have already found black and spoke French?”
movie “Bumblebee,“ as well as at the takers, according to Rick Astley’s Kassav’ rose to prominence
very end of the credits of the website. – ETX Studio along with the increasing
popularity of world music in the
1980s.

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Coffee art of arTthoef joy
Steve Jobs,
one of o Local artist Dudu Doodle tries to bring joy to his audience
Dudu’s using his unique art
favourite
icons. –
PICTURE
COURTESY
OF DUDU
DOODLE

His latest █ BY ANANSA JACOB “I started to leave my artwork in cafes or One of D
coffee art is restaurants for my followers, or anyone, to pick more elab
an image of THINGS around the country may look a up. I would leave them in unusual places, like coffee art
Blackpink’s little bleak of late, but one local artist behind a flowerpot, or a library. Then, I would – PICTUR
Lisa made by has made it his mission to inspire joy create an Instagram Story to say: ‘Hey, if you’re COURTES
staining in people through his work. in the area, come and find it,’ and they would go DUDU DO
serviettes Dudu Doodle is the online moniker of a 33- hunt for it.”
with coffee. – year-old Klang Valley-based artist who has
PICTURE been making a name for himself on Instagram, Dudu then took his skills to a new level, with
COURTESY entertaining his more than 62,000 followers his ongoing coffee art series. While on the
OF DUDU with his art. He first began by doodling on cafe surface it may seem like just another medium,
DOODLE serviettes, and has since evolved his skills to the symbolism behind creating something
include coffee art and digital works. beautiful from a bad situation, such as spilt
coffee, can be inspirational.
In a phone conversation with theSun, the
artist, popularly known as Dudu, said his “It started unintentionally in a Chinese
parents sent him to art classes throughout kopitiam. The owner served the coffee, and it
secondary school. As a teen, he frequently won spilt on the table. So I started to doodle with
awards for his art. When he started working, he the coffee, using a spoon to pull the liquid all
stopped drawing for almost 10 years, but took it over the table,” he recounted.
up again as a way to de-stress from his full-time
job working at a bank. “Some people from the other stalls came
over and took pictures of it, but the boss didn’t
“Art is my passion. But there was a view that like it. He thought I was messing up his place,
it did not have much potential until Instagram so he got a piece of cloth and wiped it up!
and social media gave artists a lot of exposure.
I decided to put my art on Instagram, and “From then on, I decided not to mess up
make my page like a gallery,” he said. people’s tables, and decided to do it at home.”

While he is not an introvert by nature, he He continued to experiment drawing with
decided not to reveal his face in photographs coffee, and began sharing his creations under
that he posts, mainly because he wants people the hashtag #duducoffeeart.
to focus on his art.
His latest work involves creating an image of
He mainly draws in cafes and restaurants, Lisa, a member of Kpop group Blackpink,
and attracted admiration for his unique way of using coffee on serviettes.
interacting with his fans.
“Serviette art is more challenging.
Especially, to ‘paint’ those coffee stains on,
layer by layer, until they form a picture.”

Iron Man. –
PICTURE

COURTESY
OF DUDU
DOODLE

When the Olympics come to the auction house

WHO says you have to go to Tokyo American sprinter, who ultimately signed by the American basketball sports fans the chance to own the Frazier in 1971 ... and lose. But the
to enter into the spirit of the succeeded in winning two gold star. This explains why they’re NFT of a painting by Muhammad outcome of this legendary fight
Olympic Games? Sotheby’s is medals for his country – a feat that estimated to fetch between Ali. This artwork is inspired by the isn’t the same in Mohammed Ali’s
bringing a taste of the sporting life earned him the nickname “The US$80,000 and US$100,000. “Fight of the Century” that saw the drawing, which shows him
to art lovers with its “The Games” Man With the Golden Shoes”. From sneakers to NFTs boxer face Joe victorious after 15 rounds. While
sale. Several pairs of sneakers Also up for auction until Aug 2 are this historical reinterpretation will
worn by famous athletes like These shoes are currently listed Nike “Moon Shoe” designed by Bill remain in the collection of the
Michael Johnson and Michael for sale on Sotheby’s website, Bowerman, and a prototype
Jordan are among the lots offered. where they are estimated to fetch sneaker also created by the Nike boxer’s family, an NFT version is
between US$30,000 and co-founder. While the first pair available for purchase. Count
Sports fans will no doubt US$50,000. Sneaker collectors can could fetch up to between US$10,000 and
remember the 1996 Summer also set their sights on a pair of US$100,000, the second is US$20,000 for this unique item.
Olympics in Atlanta, when Converse Fastbreaks worn by estimated at US$800,000 to – ETX Studio
Michael Johnson entered the Michael Jordan during the 1984 US$1.2 million.
arena wearing gold Nike shoes. Olympic trials. According to Michael Johnson’s gold
These custom-made shoes were Sotheby’s, these are some of the Sotheby’s is offering tech-savvy Nike running shoes are up for
something of a gamble for the rarest sneakers ever worn and sale at Sotheby’s.

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Spirited Adora Mba: ‘African artists should do
Away. – what they want’
PICTURE
COURTESY
OF DUDU
DOODLE

TRUST Adora Mba to push the
boundaries of the art world. After
opening her first gallery in Ghana
last year, the art advisor is
collaborating with London-based
HOFA Gallery for the all-female
group exhibition, “Mother of
Mankind”. We spoke to Mba
about her life-long commitment
towards the new generation of
African artists and why collectors
are so interested in their artworks.
(right) Bria When Mba started her career
Fernandez is in the art industry, female
curators were a rarity. Female
among the curators bringing attention to
artists whose contemporary African art were
even more so. She is now one of
work is them, as her latest exhibition,
showcased “Mother of Mankind”, on view
as part of the until Aug 31 at HOFA Gallery in
exhibition London, testifies.
‘Mother of The show features the works of
Mankind’ at 16 artists from Africa and its
diaspora, including well-known
HOFA
London.

names like Emma Prempeh,
As someone who strongly relies on cafe culture, one would Jamilla Okubo and Adebunmi
expect him to be crushed by the fact that dining in is prohibited Gbadebo. They collectively
due to the pandemic. However, he has managed to continue challenge and deconstruct art-
his craft by setting up a cafe atmosphere in his home using historical canons of
furniture and props, and taking photographs with food and representation, especially when it
desserts that he purchases online from cafes. comes to black femininity.
For Mba, it is crucial for art
“I share the photographs and give credit to the cafes from galleries to showcase this new
which I purchased the food,” he said. generation of female African teach them that. They teach them
artists, some of whom are in the to be artists or teachers,” Mba
“I really hope that it can help promote these establishments (right) Sophia early days of their careers. “ADA said. “A few years ago, most
and help get them through hard times.” Oshodin is a and HOFA are instituting a space Ghanaian artists weren’t very
contemporary for their, for our, voices to be successful. But now they see that
Dudu’s Dudu said he hopes to set up his own gallery in the future, or painter who heard; our stories to be told; our Amoako Boafo has collaborated
borate to have a business where he can feature his art. He has also has settled in creative spirits to conceive, with Dior and they think that they
tworks. begun trying out digital art, adding hand-drawn figures to unbound, forging our own are going to be rockstars! They all
RE photographs. figurative narrative,” she explained. want to be artists now.”
SY OF storytelling.
OODLE “From the bottom of my heart, I really want to cheer people Dudu uses From niche market to hot Things have changed since the
up. That is the most important thing. Even when I draw spilt coffee as commodity launch of ADA\Contemporary,
something for my clients, I still try to make it something that my his medium Promoting Africa’s creative scene ADA\Contemporary, last and Mba is receiving more and
fans or followers would love to see.” to create has long been Mba’s mission. October. Some might have more CVs to intern in her art
remarkable While working as a journalist in expected her to pick her father’s gallery. Her clientele has evolved
He also shared a fact that not many people know about him artworks. – London, she chronicled how motherland, Nigeria, where the as well, and is becoming younger
– he was diagnosed with colour PICTURE demand and prices for art scene has gained international and more international. “I am
blindness in his early teens. COURTESY contemporary African art rose recognition these past few years. enjoying the younger ones
“I’ve been hiding it for so OF DUDU during the past decade. Artists But she was drawn to the West because their choices are bolder
many years. If you track my DOODLE hailing from the continent like African country for several than seasoned collectors. They
previous work, it was all black Ben Enwonwu and Amoako reasons. are mostly from the United States
and white because I couldn’t Boafo are getting long-overdue “My father is Nigerian and my and Europe, but I’ve been getting
see colour.” recognition from collectors, who mum is Ghanaian, so I’m actually more buyers from Asia. And
He would have a partner add see their works as a hot half-half [laughs]. I chose Ghana Canada. It all started with this one
colour to the works if clients commodity on the secondary because I wanted to be a pioneer collector, who told all his friends
requested it. market. there. I saw so much potential about us. I know they are not
“I hope that by revealing my and talented artists in this newbies when they tell me all the
secret, it would inspire more “They are now seeing the country, but nothing was amazing artists that they have in
people to want to pursue art commercial value of African art. A their collections,” she said.
because if a colour blind person lot of people used to think that we Creating a sustainable market
like me can become an artist, did lovely, pretty pictures, but African collectors are not as
why not a person who can see now they believe that they are engaged as their foreign
colours and who loves art? worth something. African artists counterparts, but the gallerist
“Never give up. Steve Jobs are now worth investing in,” Mba hopes that it will change soon.
once said: ‘The only way to do told ETX Daily Up. Sotheby’s reported in April that
great work is to do what you buyers from the continent
love.’” Although African artists and accounted for a significant
dealers welcome this influx of portion of sales in its bi-annual
investment, they are also aware of happening. I thought I could be Modern & Contemporary African
the need to develop local markets quite instrumental in Art auction.
on the continent. That’s why Mba jumpstarting that industry. And
decided to move to Accra, Ghana, look at Ghana now, it’s more But with increased attention
talked about than Nigeria,” she comes growing concern that the
where she opened said. sector will reach bubble territory
her first gallery, and ultimately burst.
Turning Ghanaians into “art Nevertheless, Mba is bullish on
Mba is the people” the long-term prospects of the
founder of But it was not an easy task. Mba contemporary African art market.
ADA\Contem faced multiple logistical “If our artists continue to produce
challenges before opening the same type of work, it’s going to
porary ADA\Contemporary in late bubble and pop,” she said.
Gallery, October, from Covid-related
based in delays to the lack of art “I know that we will last the
Accra, infrastructure in Ghana. “We distance. However our local
Ghana. didn’t have things that one will buyer base has to grow. It’s taking
take for granted in London. We a bit of time but we are getting
lacked glass and materials that there. It’s already happening in
are used to frame artworks,” she Nigeria, which encourages local
recalled. “However we do have artists to try different things and
amazing artisans so I asked local be bolder in their artistic choices.
carpenters to build frames. I We need to support talents
turned everyone into art people!” throughout the continent to give
them the confidence to do the
But the biggest challenge of all type of art they want to do, rather
was to assemble a team. If Ghana than what they think is popular. –
is a breeding ground for talents, ETX Studio
few art students are willing to
work in commercial galleries and
understand their role in the art
ecosystem. “Art schools don’t

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Object of worship
oJapan’s hikers return to Mount Fuji

FOR a year, the peak of Japan’s People watching mountainside, hikers were treated to the personal challenge. But that doesn’t always stop people,
iconic Mount Fuji has been off- the sunrise from the majestic sight of the sunrise. “In my daily life and at work, I and in October 2019 a man died after
limits because of coronavirus, but summit of Mount falling down part of the mountain while
now hikers are flocking back to Fuji, some 70 Climbers at the summit can watch it sometimes experienced difficult livestreaming.
catch the spectacular sunrise above the kilometres west of breaking through the clouds behind a situations that made me lose confidence
clouds. the capital Tokyo. traditional “tori” gate on the in myself,” she said. Fuji last erupted in 1707, and while it
mountainside. has not shown any signs of life in recent
The active volcano’s symmetrical “So I challenged myself to climb Mount decades, experts say an eruption could
slopes were closed to the public last “I have already climbed other Fuji to try to regain my confidence.” shower Tokyo in ash and force hundreds
summer due to the pandemic, and only mountains, but Mount Fuji is special,” said of thousands to evacuate.
reopened last month. Haruka Fujimori, a 23-year-old flight But while the mountain is awe-
attendant. inspiring, it’s also dangerous. But right now, it’s the preserve of early-
In the early hours of a recent morning, morning adventurers like Chikako Kubo,
more than 100 people were gathered at “It is a volcano not connected to any The climbing routes from the fifth 29.
the summit of the sacred mountain, which other mountain range, it stands alone station on its slopes to the top are only
is capped with treacherous ice and snow majestically on the landscape, I find it open from early July to September. “There is something fresh and divine: a
for most of the year. beautiful.” sunrise is a start, an opportunity to take
The rest of the year the mountain is stock and start something new,” she said. –
“Fuji has always been revered. It is a Mizuki Ogawa, also 23, told AFP at the deemed too treacherous to climb and ETX Studio
mountain that is an object of worship,” summit that climbing Fuji had been a lodges and toilets on climbing routes are
said Takeo Tokunari, a 34-year-old hiker. closed to discourage would-be hikers.

“Even though I am not particularly
religious, I do feel purified by coming here,
somehow.”

Fuji-san, as it is known in Japanese, is
the quintessential symbol of the country
currently hosting the virus-postponed
Tokyo Olympics.

Cycling events are taking place on and
around its slopes, with the steep climbs of
the long-distance road race challenging
even the fittest athletes in Japan’s
sweltering summer heat.

The 3,776-metre (12,388 foot)
mountain is about two hours from central
Tokyo by train.

But it can be seen for miles around, and
has been immortalised in countless
Japanese artworks, including Hokusai’s
world-famous “Great Wave”.

Just after 4.30am, after a long night of
climbing and a short rest on the

Cyprus divers create digital tours of People visit the recently-opened Shanghai
wrecks and reefs Planetarium in Shanghai on July 30.

DIVERS in Cyprus are creating computer to create a video that boat ride from the coastal resort of
immersive digital tours showcasing gives you a 360 (degree) tour,” said Larnaca.
the Mediterranean island’s visual designer Marios
underwater sites, to raise Constantinides. While authorities are hoping the
awareness about biodiversity and Constantinides says the tours mapping project will stimulate
promote tourism. and mapping of dive routes will tourism, it also aims to promote
allow divers “to understand the environmental awareness.
Ten metres (33 feet) under the potential dangers or points of
sunlit blue sea off the island’s south reference”. Artificial reefs, such as the
coast, divers slowly swim around The tours will be available on an sunken boats, can boost the
the “Lef 1” shipwreck, filming as online platform by the end of the biodiversity of nearby natural reefs
they go. year in the project called Larnaca by creating new havens for oceanic
Virtual Underwater Routes, a joint fauna.
The 16-metre vessel, venture between the Cyprus China’s space propaganda blitz
surrounded by shoals of small Maritime and Marine Institution Mapping the sites makes them endures at slick new planetarium
black damselfish, is one of five and the Larnaca Tourism Board. “more accessible to tourists and the
popular sites in the project which The sites include two natural general public,” Constantinides
aims to map them using photos reefs and three wrecks, including says.
and videos to build up digital 3D the well-known Zenobia, an iron- CHINA has opened the doors on brought her young daughter.
models of the sites. and-steel colossus that sank in 1980 “With new media and new what it bills as the world’s largest “I wanted my child to have some
to its final resting place 40 metres technologies, recording these dive planetarium, a slick new Shanghai
“We’re taking quite a lot of info (130 feet) down, just a 10-minute sites and being able to project facility showcasing the nation’s knowledge about space from a young
through photography of the seabed (them) to the rest of the world, recent extra-terrestrial exploits while age.”
and then we’re stitching it together hopefully more and more sites will notably downplaying those of space
through programming on the be discovered and more people will pioneers like the United States. By contrast, the pioneering space-
be interested.” – ETX Studio travel efforts of the then-Soviet Union
Beijing has spent much of this year and China’s geopolitical rival the
Divers taking part in a bombarding the public with news of United States get only passing
project to document the country’s rising space prowess, mention, if at all.
shipwrecks in Cyprus with part of a larger propaganda blitz
360 degree images to highlighting Chinese achievements The 1969 US landing on the moon
under the ruling Communists to is referenced only briefly in a small,
promote the mark the party’s 100th anniversary. dryly-worded display, and a section
Mediterranean island as a entitled “Space Heroes” lists only two
In recent months, China has Russian cosmonauts along with Yang
dive destination for landed a spacecraft on Mars, set loose Liwei, the first person sent into space
tourists. a rover to explore it, and sent the first by the Chinese space programme.
astronauts to a Chinese space station.
The planetarium features working
Scale-model replicas of telescopes and a range of interactive
spaceships from these and other exhibits on the origins of the universe
missions figure prominently at the and history of astronomy, including
new Shanghai Planetarium, along Chinese-speaking versions of
with paeons to China’s rapid Copernicus and other luminaries
scientific advancement, and clips of explaining their theoretical
President Xi Jinping addressing the breakthroughs.
nation’s taikonauts.
The building was designed by New
“This year we had several York’s Ennead Architects and
astronauts go to space, which is a resembles a union of swirling
source of pride for China,” said a galaxies. It covers 38,000-square feet
woman surnamed Zhou, who of floor space and cost 600 million
yuan (US$93 million). – ETX Studio

A family affair URBAN 7

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(left) Playing online
games has helped
many families to
bond.

o For these three families, bonding time also (below) Izham
means some much-appreciated gaming time (third from left)
Adreanna (second
█ BY ANANSA JACOB follow.” from left) and their
WITH the ongoing The amount of playtime has family members
pandemic and the during one of their
various stages of increased since the start of the MCO, regular gaming
lockdowns, many and Fifi said that she loves being able sessions. –
Malaysian families found themselves to have more playtime with her son. COURTESY OF
essentially stuck at home for long IZHAM
periods of time. “He is always excited whenever I KHAIRUDDIN
But amidst the hardship, many ask him if he wants to play. He will (bottom left) Fifi
families found themselves with an rush and grab the devices,” she said. and Yuan Jie stay
opportunity to re-connect and to fit while having
bond with each other through games “It’s not just to have fun. Because fun together. –
and activities, including playing video we couldn’t go out [due to the MCO], COURTESY OF FIFI
games. these games help us keep fit from the LIM
We found three different families comfort of our home. And children wondering, if we didn’t have this
who have indulged in their love of have lots of energy, so this is a way for family activity, what would we have to
gaming in different ways. One young him to keep himself busy as well.” talk about?” he said, half-jokingly. “If
mum was able to stay fit alongside her we didn’t have video games, how
young son, while another family took At the moment, she plans on would we be able to bridge that
their longstanding love of gaming to continuing to play with her son “for as conversational gap?”
long as he wants to”. He added: “I don’t think that
Lincoln is as interested in history as
“If possible, I would like to move to Luke, but he does enjoy spending
games that are educational, where he time together with us and playing.”
can learn as well as be entertained.” He also expressed a wish that
other parents would be more open
new levels, and a father was able to A FAMILY THAT PLAYS TOGETHER about allowing their children to play
share his love of history. Gombak residents Izham with devices. “You can only control
Khairuddin, 53, and his daughter them so much, and children will
KEEPING FIT Adreanna, 20, believe that video definitely know when they are being
For human resource games were crucial in uniting their controlled.”
manager Fifi Lim, 34, blended family. He believes that parents should
gaming has been part of Izham married his instead play alongside their children
family activities at her wife in 2004, when and use the opportunity to
home in Setiawan, they each had two communicate. “It’s not enough [for
Perak ever since the children, and they parents] to just know the names of
start of the later had a fifth child their children’s favourite cartoons or
lockdown. together. siblings.” children grow up and get married, characters, you need to be able to talk
Izham explained Izham and his wife purchased that we will still play together as a with them about it.”
She and her that the children – now family.” For these families, gaming has
husband aged between 23 and family-friendly games that they could PASSING THE TORCH helped them to connect and learn
Eason Chan, 15 – began playing play as a group. “When I play together Meanwhile, David Alan Bates, 40, about each other. If you are thinking
35, are avid video games with the children, I notice we passed his own passion for gaming of exploring gaming as part of your
gamers, and together as a way to communicate better. I get to learn all down to his two young sons. The next family activity, visit SEAGM
have been bond. their stories and inside jokes.” Puchong resident runs a digital (www.seagm.com), which offers
playing both “The [four eldest] marketing business, but still finds the gamers competitively-priced digital
PC and mobile started by playing Adreanna noted that since the time to game with his children – prepaid reloads, gift cards and topups
games for years. “I games on the PS2, pandemic started, family playtime Luke, eight, and Lincoln, five. on popular games across most
learnt English while they were has increased and become more platforms. That way you can still have
through video still in organised. When Luke was around four years fun, without breaking the bank.
games,” she said. kindergarten,” he old, David bought an Xbox for them Be sure to check out Part 2 of our
said. “Up to “We schedule game nights when to play games together, and later Gaming series where we explore why
These days, Fifi today, the kids we are at home, and we’ve even introduced Lincoln to gaming once more and more parents are enrolling
has been playing still have fond started playing trivia games,” she said. he was old enough. They started out their children into gaming industry
games that require memories of those “We still have work and school, but playing action-adventure games like related courses, only in theSun’s
physical early games.” we’re committed to spending time to Skylands. Education feature on Aug 11.
movements, such as Adreanna agreed: play together.”
Just Dance and “We really became a Besides the Xbox, the children Click the ICON
Nintendo Switch’s blended family Izham added: “If I could talk to also play games on the Nintendo for the full
Ring Fit Adventure. thanks to gaming. I other parents, I want to let them Switch, but since the start of the version of the
These games are also was very young, so know that if your children are MCO, have gradually shifted over to article
a way for her to keep it was hard to interested in games, try and join playing PC games.
fit, and these days, her understand the them. You will really get to know
most frequent gaming partner has situation at the them, and be able to get closer to “I’m a big history buff, especially
been her adorable four-year-old son time, but after them, just by sharing their interests. centred around WWII, and my elder
Chan Yuan Jie. playing son has become a history buff as well,
together, I felt a “Some people say that games are because he’s exposed to games with
“He enjoys Just Dance very much,” lot closer to my too expensive to play, but there are that element. We have conversations
she said. “It has a children mode, ways to get around that. There are so about it as part of our day-to-day talk.
where the music is shorter and the many options to get games at a lower
dance movements are easier to price, as well as access to free games “Honestly, I find myself
[on mobile].

“I hope that even when the

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THE idea of sleeping just bWehceonmheoatertl rgoaollmersies
inches away from a
masterpiece can be a o There’s no need to go to a museum to
particularly exciting admire works of art while on vacation
proposition. Cultural institutions
like France’s Fondation CAB have
understood this, and are giving art
lovers the chance to extend their
visit by spending the night among
the artworks. But museums and
galleries aren’t the only ones
coming up with these kinds of
ideas. Hotels all over the world are
acquiring quality works of art to
satisfy a luxury clientele in search
of new experiences.

This is the case of the Ace
Hotel Brooklyn, located in the
Boerum Hill neighbourhood not
far from Downtown Brooklyn.
This boutique hotel and cultural
hub has 287 rooms, decorated by
the architectural firm Roman and
Williams in a Brooklyn-inspired
spirit. Since July 29, all the rooms
have been adorned with original
works by textile artists who have
an intimate relationship with the
New York neighborhood.

This project aims to reflect and
celebrate the work of local fibre
and textile artists, while
embellishing each of the rooms
with unique details, the hotel
explains. The establishment
commissioned Niki Tsukamoto to
select the 20 or so artists
participating in this new kind of
initiative, as well as to design a
textile work herself. In autumn,
the hotel will allow its guests to
discover all the artworks created
in an exhibition in its art gallery.

The golden age of ‘art hotels’ Africa. This five-star hotel “I have always included art consultants and exhibition Citizen Femme. “Our (Clockwise
The Ace Hotel Brooklyn’s foray occupies the top five levels of a wonderful art at each of The Royal curators to personalise their programming is always free and from left)
into the arts is far from unique in concrete former grain silo Portfolio properties. Art brings a properties. The owners of the open to the public, allowing Rooms at
the hotel industry. Boutique complex, which has also been space to life, it creates warmth Wythe signed up Kimia Kline to access to literally everyone.” Ace Hotel
hotels have now given way to “art home to the Zeitz Museum of and tells stories. But moreover, art curate the art programming at this While hotel industry Brooklyn are
hotels”, where the sleek decor is Contemporary African Art takes you on a journey which luxury establishment, located in professionals see art as an adorned with
dotted with paintings and (MOCAA) since 2017. evolves as we evolve,” said Liz the trendy Brooklyn opportunity to add a little more original fibre
sculptures by some of the biggest Biden. “Our guests love to enjoy neighbourhood of Williamsburg. soul to their establishments, it can and textile
names in contemporary art. This proximity to MOCAA the art collection at our She compiled a collection of also help raise their profile on artworks.
Travellers staying at Casa Malca in greatly influenced the design of properties. The Silo Hotel takes sketches and works on paper by social networks. At the Dolder The Silo
Tulum, Mexico, for example, can the hotel, which was entrusted to that art experience to a new level contemporary artists from the Big Grand, in Switzerland, for Hotel.
admire artworks by Jean-Michel the collector and owner of The with a focus on contemporary Apple, including Katherine example, visitors often pose in Wythe Hotel.
Basquiat, Mark Ryden and Keith Royal Portfolio hotel group, Liz African art ...” Bradford, EJ Hauser, Russell Tyler front of the Chapel of Remorse
Haring, while those staying at the Biden. She chose to exhibit Art consultants and selfie and Annette Wehrhahn. stained-glass windows by Jani
Fairmont Hamilton Princess & established and emerging African addicts Leinonen. This proves a PR
Beach Club in Bermuda are artists such as Cyrus Kabiru, The boundaries between art “Having these incredible masterstroke for the Zurich hotel,
greeted by the giant At This Time Mahau Modisakeng and galleries and hotels are becoming drawings and paintings on our and all the other establishments
sculpture by KAWS. Nandipha Mntambo in the hotel’s increasingly blurred as hotel walls gives the hotel a real soul whose works of art are
30 rooms and suites, as well as in groups surround themselves with and connects our guests to artists photographed from all angles by
This strategy is nothing new: in the lobby and the hotel’s various they might not have ever heard of numerous tourists. – ETX Studio
1984, the American entrepreneur other spaces. otherwise,” Kimia Kline told
Ian Schrager commissioned a
series of photographs by Robert
Mapplethorpe for the “first
boutique hotel in history”, the
Morgan in Manhattan. But the
“art hotel” has gained
considerable ground in the last
five years, as evidenced by The
Silo Hotel in Cape Town, South

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COMMENT byAmandaYeo

Annual plastic usage is getting worse
AS tightened lockdown
measures restricted people Manufacturers Association, plastic Although These questions would help the In addition, the government can tax
from going out to dine or work, production has grown by 0.7% up to Malaysia is individual better in identifying the manufacturers, product processing and
there is an increased usage of August last year, compared with 5% in committed to required items besides reducing packaging centres for their use of
plastic packaging since the Covid-19 the same period in 2019. moving unnecessary consumption and the plastics.
pandemic emerged the beginning of towards a plastic packaging that items are shipped
last year. Despite the government national circular or delivered in. With the tax imposition on plastic
Roadmap Towards Zero Single-Use economy, packaging, Malaysia can consider
Such a phenomenon is especially Plastics in 2018, the tapau (takeaway) the current However, if the individual does not setting more ambitious targets than the
apparent when the movement control culture has resulted in many hawker administration have time to cook in the work-from- current Malaysia Sustainable Plastics
order (MCO) 3.0 commenced stalls and F&B outlets using plastic bags, should work home (WFH) environment, the option Alliance (MaSPA) targets.
throughout the country in mid-May. the cheapest and most convenient closely with not to receive plastic cutlery could be
method to pack readily cooked food. businesses and chosen when ordering food online. For instance, Malaysia can set
For instance, more Malaysians prefer green groups, ambitious goals to achieve 100% plastic
to order food via online delivery Coupled with the rise of online introducing a After consumption, the individual packaging to be
platforms such as GrabFood and delivery services, Malaysia has the system to can either wash and reuse the plastic recyclable/reusable/compostable, and
Foodpanda. highest annual per capita plastic use encourage container to store items. Or else, in most enable 15% average recycled content
recorded at 16.78kg per person before the consumer cases the individual can throw it into across all plastic packaging by 2025
To maximise customers’ experience emergence of the Covid-19 pandemic. goods firms to recycling bins if there are no plans to instead of 2030.
in enjoying takeaway food, many food use less plastic reuse it.
and beverage (F&B) outlets first put the It is relatively higher than other packaging and Moreover, the government can
cooked food in a plastic container and neighbouring Asean countries such as fund better Moreover, the prolonged lockdown provide subsidies and zero taxation for
wrap the plastic container with multiple Singapore (12.5kg), the Philippines recycling also provides Malaysians with an sustainable raw materials and products,
layers of plastic to avoid spillage. (12.4kg), Thailand (15.52kg) and schemes opportunity to grow their own food, encouraging industrial players to
Vietnam (12.93kg), according to a 2020 given that they have empty space in produce environmentally-friendly
Some F&B outlets choose to separate World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Malaysia their residence. instead of conventional plastic
their packaging if the customer orders report. packaging.
noodles with soup or sauce. Instead of purchasing vegetables that
The situation is getting worse when use plastic for packaging, Malaysians Environmentally-friendly packaging
To minimise virus exposure, some more Malaysians are purchasing online can enjoy eating fresh homegrown can come from agricultural waste (i.e.,
Malaysians choose to stay at home for or receiving food aid in plastic bags. vegetables. plant starch from corn, sugarcane or
weeks or months. They often order beet pulp), biodegradable packing
goods via e-commerce platforms such As a result, Malaysia used 148,000 With a mini garden inside a peanuts, corrugated bubble wrap,
as Shopee and Lazada. tonnes of plastic packaging for food in residence, stressed-out individuals or mushroom-based packaging, recycled
2020 alone. families can enjoy a good indoor cardboard and paper, post-consumer
According to the Shopee Seller environment, air quality and well- recycled plastics and organic fabrics.
Education Hub, merchants have to Although some restaurants took ventilated indoor spaces. They can also
follow four steps for simple packaging to steps to use cardboard or paper relax their minds through gardening. Besides reducing the carbon
ensure buyers receive goods in good containers for food delivery purposes, footprint of packaging manufacturing,
condition: the containers’ lids and covers still To further reduce plastic usage, environmentally-friendly packaging can
1. Wrap the item in two to three rounds require plastics. individuals or households can protect the ocean habitat.
substitute plastic storage containers
of bubble wrap; Many F&B outlets also use plastic (i.e., rice storage and soap dispenser) The government also needs to apply
2. Pack any accessories separately; bags instead of paper bags for delivery with glass storage ones. Glass storage stricter monitoring and enforcement
3. Choose a box or pouch that is larger as rainwater would soak into the paper containers provide a longer shelf mechanisms to severely punish those
bags during the rainy season. lifespan compared with plastics. who throw plastic packaging into rivers
than the item. Fill the extra space or surroundings.
with filler material; and As of now, there is no solution to Although Malaysia is committed to
4. Tape the openings and seams of the replicate plastic properties of being moving towards a circular economy, the In a nutshell, all Malaysians must
box or pouch. lightweight, transparent, waterproof current administration should work come forward and work together with
As eating in and home cooking and durable that could seal the food closely with businesses and green the government in reducing plastic
becomes more common, more families container packaging effectively, groups, introducing a system to packaging.
buy packed food such as bread, instant according to Team Recycler, a start-up encourage consumer goods firms to use
noodles, sugar and flour for daily in Malaysia that provides greener less plastic packaging and fund better This would stimulate a healthy
consumption. solutions for takeaway packaging. recycling schemes. lifestyle among individuals and
Some organisations use plastic bags communities aside from meeting the
to distribute food aid to the hardcore Although it is challenging to By involving the private sector, the nation’s environmental agenda.
poor and B40 households who cannot eliminate plastic packaging, Malaysian government can expedite product Amanda Yeo is research analyst at EMIR
afford to put food on the table. citizens can do their part by not buying redesigning, introduce new business
The surge of plastic packaging during unnecessary things online. models, upgrade delivery mechanisms, Research, an independent think tank
the pandemic has led to a rise in plastic apply new recycling technologies, focused on strategic policy
production. Before making an online purchase, enhance the experience of producer
According to the Malaysian Plastics the individual can take a moment to ask responsibility from other markets and recommendations based on rigorous
these questions: Do I need it? What is accelerate project financing. research. Comments:
the underlying reason for wanting to
purchase it? [email protected]

Demanding restrictions end shreds Starmer’s credibility

█ BY JOHN RENTOUL Last year, Starmer called for a Labour first minister in Wales, the Beta variant (the one first Liberal Democrats, who have
WHEN Boris Johnson went ahead circuit-breaker lockdown weeks except that Wales could argue for identified in South Africa) was a rather late in the day rediscovered
with stage four of lifting before Johnson was forced to an earlier lifting because the level problem even if it was mostly their civil libertarian consciences
coronavirus restrictions on July 19, impose one – in a storm of of double vaccination is higher confined to the French island of and opposed state ID cards for
Keir Starmer said it was “reckless” petulance chronicled by Dominic there. Reunion in the Indian Ocean – nightclubs, and sticking with
and “dangerous” to lift “all Cummings, his estranged chief because, he implied, it was easy to majority public opinion, which
protections in one go”. adviser. Perhaps Starmer has studied all travel from there to mainland takes an authoritarian position on
the evidence and concluded that France (it isn’t). forcing people to use them to help
In fact, the government kept one The leader of the opposition isolating the double-vaccinated is keep infections low.
restriction in place, saying that always managed to place himself counter-productive. Government sources then
even those who have been double- just on the side of the prime briefed journalists that the decision All of which means that Starmer
vaccinated would have to isolate if minister closer to public opinion. I’d agree with him, but that is was nothing to do with Reunion, has not been able to make Johnson
they came into contact with an not the precautionary approach to but still couldn’t explain it, as the pay for his folly in (briefly) thinking
infected person – a measure that The British people have infection control that he has taken Beta variant accounts for 0.6% of that he could use the pilot scheme
would remain in place until Aug 16. consistently been more cautious up to now. cases in mainland France, and dodge as a “get out of isolation
than their government about the falling. free” card.
Earlier, Starmer demanded that virus, and Starmer did well to align Maybe Labour’s own polling
this restriction be lifted nine days himself with the median voter. finds that people are fed up with As Jim McMahon, the shadow Now Starmer has in effect said
early, on Aug 7, in line with the the “pingdemic”, and that public transport secretary, said yesterday, that isolation for the double-
change in Wales – decided by the The majority of the public opinion, while cautious generally, “Ministers seem to be tying vaccinated is a waste of time, he is
Labour government in Cardiff. thought that the lifting of has had enough of this policy. themselves in knots trying to almost admitting that it wouldn’t
restrictions on July 19 was too explain this decision. If they have mattered if the prime minister
This may seem trivially early, which tempted Starmer to Even so, this change does seem misinterpreted the data over cases and the chancellor had avoided
inconsistent compared with the crank up the rhetoric against it. to send out precisely the kind of in mainland France they need to isolating for 10 days after their
incoherence of Johnson’s mixed message for which Labour come clean and apologise.” meeting with Sajid “The Ping”
approach, but it is damaging for the A new Redfield and Wilton poll has been successfully berating the Javid.
Labour leader because his published yesterday confirmed government. The current confusion over
reputation for steadiness and that 46% think it was too early, vaccine passports – which many Starmer’s great asset in his
competence is one of his great while 33% say it was the right time Government coronavirus policy Conservative MPs assume is simply struggle with Johnson is his
strengths against the wonky to open up. remains a target-rich environment. a ruse to encourage young people seriousness, thoroughness and
shopping trolley prime minister. The invention of the “amber plus” to get vaccinated – ought to be competence.
In which case, why should category for France last week is no mercilessly exploited by the
Starmer had a good pandemic Starmer now be demanding an less baffling now than when it was opposition. With this demand to ease a petty
until the vaccine cavalry came over earlier lifting of one of the suddenly announced. restriction nine days early, he
the hill to rescue Johnson. remaining restrictions? And yet Starmer seems to have seems to be putting that at risk. –
Dominic Raab, the foreign hovered between siding with the The Independent
It could be to avoid taking a secretary, got himself in a right old
different line from Mark Drakeford, muddle yesterday, claiming that

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KL MARKET SUMMARY Malaysian manufacturers
August 2, 2021 unfazed by headwinds

INDICES 10,979.60 CHANGE +6.19 o IHS Markit PMI inches
FBMEMAS up in July, companies
FBMKLCI 1,493.00 -1.60 already planning for better
CONSUMER PRODUCTS 583.97 -0.41 times in show of optimism
INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS 187.82 +0.62
CONSTRUCTION 161.83 -1.05
FINANCIAL SERVICES 14,668.50 -12.90
ENERGY 722.55 -16.85
TELECOMMUNICATIONS 678.01 -1.39
HEALTH CARE 2,800.06 -17.94
TRANSPORTATION 837.70 +2.03
PROPERTY 693.02 -0.66
PLANTATION 6,009.24 -29.80
FBMSHA 12,071.20 +22.19
FBMACE 7,086.93 +6.30
TECHNOLOGY 90.82 +2.47

TURNOVER VALUE PETALING JAYA: Optimism prevails over
3.428 BIL RM2.380 BIL severely curtailed operating conditions
driven by a fresh wave of Covid-19 cases for
5 MOST ACTIVES Malaysian manufacturers, as the IHS Markit
August 2, 2021 Malaysia Manufacturing Purchasing
Managers’ Index (PMI) inched up to 40.1 in
STOCK VOL CLSG (sen) +/– (sen) July from 39.9 registered in previous month. Survey shows more Malaysian manufacturers are seeing light at the end of the tunnel. – AFPPIX
RESINTC 113,359,500 73.5 +14.0
GREENYB 90,232,700 38.0 +8.0 For July, manufacturers saw production
SERBADK 89,139,000 38.0 -1.5 levels and new orders moderate, as the
SAUDEE 80,261,800 12.0 -1.5 former fell at the greatest extent since April
PUC 78,324,700 19.0 +1.0 2020. On a positive note, employment levels
have stabilised, ending a streak of three
5 TOP GAINERS consecutive reductions as manufacturers However, input costs rose for the 14th outlook to hopes that national and
August 2, 2021 adopted a rosier outlook for the year ahead consecutive month, reflecting higher prices international restrictions would lift and aid
underpinned by hopes that restrictions for a range of raw materials and higher a recovery in production and sales.
STOCK VOL CLSG (RM) +/– RM would lift as the current Covid wave recedes, freight costs. The overall rate of inflation was
MPI `286,300 45.56 1.06 boosting domestic and external demand. steep overall and the quickest since May. Commenting on the latest survey results,
KESM 176,300 13.98 0.82 Manufacturers sought to partially pass these IHS Markit chief business economist Chris
VITROX 989,500 19.62 0.72 The survey found both output and new higher costs to clients in the form of higher Williamson said Malaysia’s manufacturing
KOBAY 10,402,800 4.00 0.49 orders signalled further marked reductions output charges, although the rate of inflation sector continued to be badly hit by the
CHINTEK 14,800 6.93 0.33 in July, with the rate of decrease for output was the softest reported for five months. ongoing pandemic in July, though companies
quickened from June to reach the fastest are already planning for better times.
5 TOP LOSERS since the first wave of the pandemic in April Similarly, shortages of materials, as well
August 2, 2021 2020. Companies reported that renewed as delays in receiving shipments caused “Production fell sharply for a second
pandemic restrictions dampened demand average supplier lead times to lengthen to successive month as the recent rise in
STOCK VOL CLSG (RM) +/– RM and client confidence in both domestic and the greatest extent since May. At the same infections and containment measures
HSI-HMH 5,500 1.10 0.26 international markets. time, both purchases and inventory levels associated with the Delta variant both
HLFG 144,900 17.02 0.22 fell. Some firms noted that supply delays had dampened demand and disrupted supply
HENGYUAN 721,900 4.11 0.21 That said, IHS Markit pointed out that hindered restocking efforts and, in some chains,” he said.
KENANGA-CC 325,000 0.02 0.18 the reduction in new export sales was cases, curtailed production. Backlogs of
QUALITY 838,800 1.33 0.17 considerably softer than aggregate new work consequently decreased for the third Williamson pointed out that domestic
orders, as some firms commented on month running in the latest survey period. demand and export orders fell sharply at the
EXCHANGE RATES AUGUST 2, 2021 pockets of demand improving in Europe start of the third quarter, while supplier
and the US in particular. Overall, it reported Malaysian delays continued to develop at one of the
Foreign currency Bank sell Bank buy Bank buy manufacturers displayed a renewed sense fastest rates yet recorded by the survey.
It noted that a brighter picture came of optimism regarding the outlook for
1 US DOLLAR TT/OD TT OD from the job market as Malaysian goods output in the coming year, despite “There was better news in terms of the
1 AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR 4.2870 4.1620 4.1520 producers signalled a stabilisation of headwinds from supply shortages amid a outlook, however, with companies
1 BRUNEI DOLLAR 3.1670 3.0430 3.0270 employment in July, ending a three-month renewed surge in infections. The degree of becoming more optimistic after the rise of
1 CANADIAN DOLLAR 3.1640 3.0720 3.0640 period of job shedding. As preparation for sentiment was modest overall, but marked a the Delta variant had pushed confidence in
1 EURO 3.4330 3.3420 3.3300 orders in the future reportedly required welcome improvement from June’s record June to its lowest on record. More
1 NEWZEALAND DOLLAR 5.0960 4.9320 4.9120 additional capacity, though some low, as the panellist attributed the improved companies are now seeing some light at the
1 SINGAPORE DOLLAR 3.0020 2.8930 2.8770 businesses commented on difficulty in end of the tunnel, and employment
1 STERLING POUND 3.1640 3.0720 3.0640 hiring workers from abroad. consequently stabilised.”
1 SWISS FRANC 5.9680 5.7820 5.7620
100 UAE DIRHAM 4.7180 4.6110 4.5960 Petronas welcomes Jadestone as newest
100 BANGLADESHTAKA 118.1100 112.0000 111.8000 upstream investor, operator in Malaysia
100 CHINESE RENMINBI 5.1740 4.7940 4.5940
100 HONGKONG DOLLAR 66.3000 63.8000 KUALA LUMPUR: Jadestone Energy attractive with diverse investment improve margins while prolonging the
100 INDIAN RUPEE 55.7500 52.9900 N/A Holdings Ltd, a subsidiary of Singapore opportunities available to suit different economic life of offshore fields, contributing
100 INDONESIAN RUPIAH 5.8600 5.5100 52.7900 based Jadestone Energy plc, has become the investors’ appetite and capabilities. to the overall sustainability of oil and gas
100 JAPANESE YEN 0.0307 0.0278 latest upstream investor in Malaysia through production for the country.
100 NEWTAIWAN DOLLAR 3.9150 3.7930 5.3100 its acquisition of SapuraOMV Upstream “Having the right asset placed in the
100 PAKISTAN RUPEE 16.4000 0.0228 (PM) Inc (SapuraOMV PM), a subsidiary of hands of the right player unlocks its full SapuraOMV and Jadestone had entered
100 PHILIPPINE PESO 2.6900 N/A 3.7830 Sapura OMV Upstream Sdn Bhd. potential, thus maximising returns for both into a conditional sale and purchase
100 QATAR RIYAL 8.7100 2.5100 our upstream investors and Petronas as the agreement on April 30, 2021. The conditions
100 SAUDI RIYAL 118.3700 8.2000 N/A SapuraOMV PM holds participating custodian of hydrocarbon resources in include regulatory approval from Petronas
100THAI BAHT 115.6100 112.3700 2.3100 interests in producing assets located Malaysia,” Petronas senior vice-president of which was granted on July 15, 2021. The
13.6000 109.7500 8.0000 offshore Peninsular Malaysia, namely the Malaysia petroleum management, acquisition was completed on Aug 1, 2021.
12.0700 112.1700 AAKBNLP, PM318, PM323 and PM329 Mohamed Firouz Asnan said in a statement.
109.5500 production sharing contracts (PSCs). In the pursuit of unlocking the full
11.6700 He said the company believed Jadestone’s potential of Malaysia’s hydrocarbon
The company is the operator of PM323 experience and skills in extending asset life, resources, Petronas is currently hosting the
Source: Malayan Banking Berhad/Bernama and PM329 PSCs. Jadestone is listed on the combined with its focus on enhancing Malaysia Bid Round 2021 themed “Grow
Alternative Investment Market (AIM) of the production and cost optimisation, would Your Energy Portfolio With Us”. It offers 13
London Stock Exchange and has new opportunities in Malaysia’s prolific
operatorship experience in oil and gas fields basins, accompanied by enhanced fiscal
across the Asia-Pacific region. and non-fiscal terms in the PSC such as
Enhanced Profitability for the shallow water
“We welcome Jadestone’s debut in blocks, the Late Life Assets and Small Field
Malaysia’s upstream sector. This is a Assets. – Bernama
testament that the country remains

11theSUN ON TUESDAY | AUGUST 3, 2021

* SUNBIZ

BNM, Bank Indonesia expand BRIEFS PORTALTO ATTRACT,
local currency settlement order FACILITATE DIGITAL
INVESTMENTS LAUNCHED
PETALING JAYA: Bank Negara o Expansion part of continuous effort to facilitate ringgit-rupiah settlement framework.
Malaysia (BNM) and Bank Indonesia wider use of ringgit-rupiah for ease of trade and In general, the appointed banks are PETALING JAYA: A platform
(BI) yesterday announced the direct investment between both countries experienced in facilitating trade and aimed at attracting and
expansion of the ringgit-rupiah direct investment between the two facilitating digital investments
settlement framework. The expanded framework now documentation requirement to countries, have a wide customer base called the Malaysia, Heart of
includes direct investment, income facilitate the operationalisation of the and have established strong business Digital Asean (MHODA) portal
The framework was first launched and transfer, in addition to trade as framework. relationships with banks in the was launched yesterday. The
on Dec 11, 2017 in accordance with eligible underlying transactions. It also counterparty country. MHODA portal was designed
the memorandum of understanding includes expansion of eligible users of Given the expansion, BNM and BI under the establishment of
between BNM and BI that was signed the framework such as individuals, have also appointed additional In Malaysia, the additional Digital Investment Office (DIO)
on Dec 23, 2016. This expansion, and additional foreign exchange qualified commercial banks in both appointed banks are HSBC Bank to coordinate, assess and
which will be effective from Aug 2, policy flexibilities such as more simple countries to support the Malaysia Bhd and MUFG Bank evaluate digital investment
2021, is part of the continuous effort to operationalisation of the expanded Malaysia Bhd, while the existing projects while providing end-
facilitate wider use of local currencies appointed banks are CIMB Bank Bhd, to-end facilitation to investors.
for settlement of trade and direct Hong Leong Bank Bhd, Malayan DIO will also put forward
investment between Malaysia and Banking Bhd, Public Bank Bhd, and future-ready policies and
Indonesia. RHB Bank Bhd. guides on talent requirements,
digital infrastructure networks
Pecca to acquire 51% stake in Rentas Health, and address operational issues
diversifies further into healthcare faced by businesses .

PETALING JAYA: Pecca Group Bhd and installation of leather upholstery diversification in conjunction with and PPE garments; distribution of HAILY GETS NOD TO
has proposed a diversification of its for seat covers for the automotive and the proposed acquisition. Covid-19 RT-PCR test kit; provision of RESUME 3 WORK SITES
business to include healthcare and aviation industries. The proposed medical screening services; and
intends to acquire a 51% stake in diversification would allow the group “There is a profit guarantee of no distribution of healthcare related PETALING JAYA: Haily Group
Rentas Health Sdn Bhd for RM100 to include healthcare business as part less than RM23 million on Rentas for products and services. Bhd has been granted approval
million. of its core business, which is in line financial year ending June 30, 2022 to resume on-site construction
with the group’s objective to seek new and the proposed acquisition of 51% Currently, Rentas Health is the activities on three project sites
According to the group’s Bursa business opportunities and stake in Rentas will certainly distributor for two facemask brands – by the International Trade and
filing, the acquisition will be satisfied additional income source from the contribute positively to our Rentas Health and Callie – as well as Industry Ministry, effective Aug
via RM50 million in cash and the healthcare business. bottomline,” remarked Pecca group an appointed agent for BioSewoom 2. The group stated that the
issuance of 11.99 million new shares managing director Datuk Teoh Hwa Real-Q 2019-nCoV Detection Kit. remaining nine out of 20 on-
in Pecca at an issue price of RM4.17 The board expects the healthcare Cheng. Through the exercise, the group will site construction activities are
per share. The price-to-earnings of business to divert 25% or more of the be able to tap into the existing still suspended and further
the acquisition is 8.53 times based on net assets of Pecca and/or to Rentas Health is principally customer base and distribution development in relation to the
the profit guarantee and 51% stake to contribute more than 25% or more of involved in the supply of medical networks of Rentas Health to attain a decision from the ministry will
be acquired by Pecca. the net profits of the group moving equipment. Upon completion of the wider customer outreach and to be announced from time to
forward. The board proposes to seek acquisition, the healthcare business achieve business synergy between its time.
Pecca, whose shares were halted the approval of the shareholders at an of the Pecca group would include, existing healthcare business and new
for trading yesterday, is principally EGM to be convened for the proposed amongst others, distribution of PPE Rentas Health’s business. CAHYA MATA EXTENDS
involved in the styling, manufacturing that include face masks, face shields, CFO SUSPENSION

Foreign net selling Straits Inter Logistics to start ops for STS hub in Labuan PETALING JAYA: Cahya Mata
at RM580m on Sarawak Bhd has extended the
Bursa last week PETALING JAYA: Straits Inter The STS hub will be located within the port limits of Victoria Bay deep water suspension of its group CFO
Logistics Bhd’s 60% owned indirect area spanning a vast 3,309ha supporting an initial six STS berths with safe water Syed Hizam Alsagoff to Aug 31,
PETALING JAYA: Foreign investors subsidiary Victoria STS (Labuan) Sdn depths of up to 30m. – STRAITS INTER LOGISTICS WEBSITE 2021 and has appointed KPMG
remained net sellers last week, which Bhd has received an approval from Management & Risk
saw outflow amounting to RM579.73 Malaysia’s Marine Department on international and local entities. the introduction of state-of-the-art Consulting Sdn Bhd as an
million, the sixth consecutive week of July 30 to commence operations to “They are interested in partnering multi-functional energy independent consultant to
net selling by foreign investors. develop an integrated offshore Ship- transhipment facilities that will be review the financial
to-Ship (STS) Transhipment Hub. with us to develop it into Asia’s able to accommodate liquefied management of certain
MIDF Research said as the market largest STS Transhipment Hub. We natural gas (LNG) carriers up to the investment and contracts. The
opened last Monday, foreign investors In a statement, Straits said it has are engaged in discussion with many size of a Q-Max and Very Large group explained that the
were net sellers amounting to RM139.06 mobilised its resources and parties in preparation for this project Crude Carriers. extension is to accommodate
million. Meanwhile, local institutions infrastructure in preparation to and Straits is gearing to kickstart this Victoria Bay is located along the additional timeline
bought RM48.18 million net of local commence operation of the STS within the next few months. The international shipping and energy required by KPMG MRC to
equities, with retailers were net buyers Transhipment Hub in the coming other entities within the Straits group trade routes. Straits plans to develop carry out its work and report to
to the tune of RM90.88 million. fourth quarter 2021. will stand to benefit from the the STS Hub to be one of the largest the board.
business spin-offs of this project,“ Ho offshore LNG and liquefied
“Foreign investors were net seller “Concurrently, Victoria STS had said. petroleum gas energy transhipment MEX II FACES FURTHER
every day of the week. Largest foreign on July 30 received approval from hubs in Asia. DOWNGRADE: MARC
outflow was recorded on Friday with Malaysia’s Marine Department on The STS hub will be Straits’ The STS hub is also located
the smallest outflow on the same day the Marine Risk Assessment (MRA) flagship energy project which will be within the vicinity of Labuan Liberty PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian
to the tune of RM325.13 million and in accordance with the terms of located within the port limits of Port which is managed and operated Rating Corp Bhd (MARC)
RM24.64 million, respectively,” MIDF reference of MRA. The assessment Victoria Bay deep water area by Megah Port Management Sdn highlights that MEX II Sdn
said in its fund flow report. was done as part of the requirements spanning a vast 3,309ha supporting Bhd, a 51% owned subsidiary of Bhd’s RM1.3 billion sukuk
to be complied before Jan 8, 2022 to an initial six STS berths with safe murabahah programme and
As for retailers, they were net buyers develop an integrated offshore STS water depths of up to 30m. RM150 million junior bonds
every day last week. Largest net buying Energy Transhipment Hub within which carry ratings of CIS/C
by the retailers was recorded on Monday the port limits of Victoria Bay,“ it said. The development will advance remain at risk for imminent
at RM90.88 million and smallest net default. “We note that the
buying was on Thursday to the tune of Straits expects to commence and liquidity remains severely
RM32.69 milion. Cumulatively, for the complete the development of the STS strained and understand that
week, retailers net bought RM258.80 hub which includes setting up the no material progress has been
million worth of equities. key facilities and equipment such as made on a planned
tugboats, pneumatic fenders, LNG restructuring of its financial
Meanwhile, local institutions cryogenic equipment and single obligations. MEX II faces a
recorded cumulative weekly net point mooring system by the fourth looming repayment of around
buying was to the tune of RM320.93 quarter of 2021. RM68.7 million on Aug 27,
million. Local institutions were net followed by a further RM38.2
buyers on Monday, Wednesday and It said Malaysia’s Marine million on Oct 29. It had
Friday with the largest net buying on Department had on July 12 approved reported cash of just about
Friday to the tune of RM279.86 million. Straits to develop the STS as RM7.8 million in its Finance
announced to Bursa Malaysia. Service Reserve Account at
“Since the beginning of 2021, end-May 2021.
retailers were the only net buyers of the Straits Inter Logistics group
equity market to the tune of RM8.97 managing director Datuk Seri Ron NESTCON BAGS RM25M
billion. Local institutions and foreigners Ho Kam Choy said since the PROJECT FROM MMC
were net sellers to the tune of RM3.43 company’s announcement on STS
billion and RM5.54 billion,” said MIDF. Transhipment Hub on July 12, it had PETALING JAYA: Nestcon Bhd’s
been receiving numerous wholly owned unit Nestcon
partnership enquiries from notable Infra Sdn Bhd has accepted a
RM25.08 million subcontract
awarded by MMC Engineering
Sdn Bhd. The subcontract is for
the main infrastructure works
pertaining to the construction
of access road connecting the
Sungai Pulai Bridge and the
Petrochemical & Maritime
Industry Centre development in
Pontian, Johor, which is
expected to be completed on
May 31, 2022.

Straits.

12 theSUN ON TUESDAY | AUGUST 3, 2021 HSBC’s first-half
SUNBIZ pre-tax profit more
than doubles, share
Taiwan Expo in Malaysia buybacks an option
2021 Online starts tomorrow
HONG KONG/LONDON: HSBC Holdings beat
o Total of 160 Taiwanese forecasts yesterday with first-half pre-tax profit
businesses to showcase that more than doubled from last year when it
products, services and set aside US$7 billion (RM29.5 billion) to cover
technology at 3-day event pandemic-related bad loans.

PETALING JAYA: Taiwan Expo in Malaysia medical services from the famous Chang Gung A view of Encouraged by an economic rebound in its
returns this year following a big bang of 3D Memorial Hospital and Taiwan’s world- the virtual two biggest markets of Hong Kong and Britain,
virtual reality exhibition last year held amid renowned universal healthcare system. Taiwan exhibition HSBC reinstated dividend payments, flagged
the Covid-19 restrictions. Excellence will continue its annual tradition of hall. higher payouts in the future, and released
showcasing the highest-quality award- US$700 million that had been set aside as
Taiwan Expo in Malaysia 2021 Online, winning brands from Taiwan. Other products and Forest Beauty; specialist in 3C consumer provisions. It also said share buybacks were
which is scheduled to run virtually from and services not to be missed include Industry electronics BrightStar; even F&B stores The under review as an option after ruling them out
tomorrow to Friday, will bring exciting 4.0 solutions, fitness equipment, smart Alley, Devil Chicken and Taiwan’s One earlier this year.
business opportunities through a wide range transport systems and e-sports products. Township One Product (OTOP). Both online
of innovative products, including smart and offline channels are carrying these Like its rivals, Europe’s biggest bank is
devices, electronic mobility, healthcare and Many boba tea brands that Malaysians promotions from July 28 until Aug 6, allowing benefiting from better-than-hoped-for
infection prevention products and more. have come to love are now halal certified and Malaysians who love Taiwanese brands to resilience on the part of companies grappling
are expected to significantly expand their shop for amazing deals. with the Covid-19 pandemic. That said, a
A total of 160 Taiwanese businesses will be reach to more consumers. The Halal Taiwan decline in revenue underscored longer-term
showcasing their products, services, and Pavilion brings together nine manufacturers Organised by Taiwan’s Bureau of Foreign challenges.
technology directly to Malaysian business of halal certified products including food, Trade and Taitra, Taiwan Expo has become
owners with the aim of building mutually biotechnology products, pharmaceuticals, the premier platform for enterprises from HSBC reported pre-tax profit of US$10.8
beneficial business synergies. and cosmetics. Manufacturers are seeking Taiwan, Asean and South Asia to discover and billion, higher than the US$4.32 billion in the
Malaysian partners to break into the Muslim explore new business opportunities. To same period a year earlier and a consensus
The expo includes a total of 10 pavilions markets across Asean and the Middle East. recreate the exhibition hall for a truly estimate of US$9.45 billion compiled by the
centred around six major pillars: Electronic immersive online experience, the expo will bank.
Mobility, Post-pandemic Era, Industry 4.0, Taiwan in Design Pavilion casts the feature a brand-new 3D virtual exhibition hall
Taiwan Lifestyle Products, Tourism and spotlight on lifestyle improvements, this time that offers a highly customised Revenue fell 4% due to a low interest rate
Culture, and Halal Taiwan. A series of technology living, sports, tea culture, and business matching and one-on-one business environment especially in Asia, where it makes
webinars covering segments such as smart environment protection in a perfect negotiation platform with many new features most of its money, and a weaker performance
healthcare, smart machinery and Taiwan demonstration of Taiwanese creativity to the added to facilitate business dealings. from its investment bank compared to a strong
halal products will be held during the expo. world. On the other hand, MEET Taiwan first half last year.
welcomes visitors to experience Taiwan for The features include a pre-exhibition
Taiwan Expo has grown over the years to themselves once the pandemic is over by preview, real-time interactive chat enabling Growth should come from managing more
become the most important business exchange offering a peek of what Taiwan has to offer. guests to connect with exhibitors, improved wealthy customers’ money and shifting
platform between Malaysia and Taiwan. This Visitors will be able to enjoy a sneak preview user interface, convenient search feature, and investment banking resources from Europe and
year marks the second consecutive year where of what some of the most popular travel a brand-new collection bar function that the United States to Asia, chief executive Noel
the expo will be held online as the world destinations such as Chiayi City and Taipei makes browsing and organising information a Quinn told Reuters.
continues to be mired in numerous restrictions City have to offer in beautifully crafted videos. breeze. The latest improved range of online
imposed to combat this pandemic. My Amazing Taiwan Deals, exclusive offers services promise to bring visitors one step “We’re still in the early days of the economic
Business opportunities at your fingertips This year’s expo is in special collaboration closer to a live experience. rebound, we need to see all those numbers
Taiwan Expo in Malaysia 2021 Online will be with 10 Malaysian companies that sell become the trend for the future, we are
hosted on the website Taiwanese products to provide “My Amazing Taiwan Expo, the foremost online sourcing encouraged but there is more still to go,” he said.
https://mys.taiwanexpoasean.com/. The 3D Taiwan Deals” promotion campaign at hub in Asean, is supported by 15 associations,
event hall has been designed from the ground Taiwan Expo’s Facebook page such as the Federation of Manufacturers of In a separate call with analysts, Quinn also
up to bring the best viewing experience to the (https://www.facebook.com/TaiwanExpo.m Malaysia. It will match the most suitable said HSBC was targeting bolt-on acquisitions in
visitors. Malaysian buyers only need to ys). Among them are well-known online Taiwanese and Malaysian businesses and Asia outside China to expand its wealth
register membership with the expo’s shopping platforms Hawooo, Youbeli, Go customise one-on-one e-meetings. management business, adding the bank was
organiser Taiwan External Trade Leaf, Shiny; skincare brands Natural Beauty, “looking at three or four as we speak” in areas
Development Council (Taitra) to gain early Taiwan Expo in Malaysia 2021 can be including insurance and asset management.
access to the virtual exhibition. accessed at
HSBC plans to pay an interim dividend of
Taiwan is a key player in the global smart https://mys.taiwanexpoasean.com/en/index seven cents a share after the Bank of England
vehicle market having been in the loop since .html. For more information about the event, scrapped payout curbs last month. That
the electric vehicle (EV) revolution. More than compares with its interim dividend of US$0.31
30% of the components of Tesla’s first- contact Taiwan Trade Centre at Kuala per share in pre-pandemic 2019. – Reuters
generation Roadster were sourced from Lumpur at +60(3)20312388 / +6018-9589168
Taiwan, and subsequent models from Tesla Heineken’s earnings in
continue to use many Taiwanese components. or email [email protected] first six months surge
The E-Mobility Pavilion showcases state-of- on lifting of Covid curbs
the-art EV concepts and various
implementations of the technology that are THE HAGUE: Heineken yesterday posted
guaranteed to be an eye-opening experience. strong earnings in the first half of the year as
countries lifted Covid restrictions, but the
On display in the Taiwan Healthcare pandemic continues to affect the Dutch brewer
Pavilion are many in-demand infection in key markets.
prevention solutions, antipathogen products,
telemedicine systems, as well as a showcase of Net profit rose to €1 billion (RM5 billion) in
the first six months of 2021 after the company
Square to acquire Australia’s Afterpay for US$29b suffered €297 million in losses during the same
period last year.
SYDNEY: Square Inc, the payments firm of The all-stock buyout would value the billion would be the largest deal in Australian
Twitter Inc co-founder Jack Dorsey, will shares at A$126.21 (RM392), the companies corporate history. But Heineken, whose roster includes Amstel,
purchase buy now, pay later (BNPL) pioneer said in a joint statement yesterday. Red Stripe and Tiger, said it expects its full-year
Afterpay Ltd for US$29 billion (RM122.5 Afterpay’s share surged more than 20% financial results to remain below pre-pandemic
billion), creating a global transactions giant in That means a payday of A$2.46 billion each yesterday as Sydney’s ASX stock market rallied levels.
the biggest buyout of an Australian firm. for Afterpay’s founders, Anthony Eisen and to an all-time high.
Nick Molnar. China’s Tencent Holdings Ltd, The company attributed the first half
The takeover underscores the popularity of which paid A$300 million for 5% of Afterpay in Afterpay’s shareholders will own 18.5% of rebound to a “gradual lifting of the significant
a business model that has upended consumer 2020, would pocket A$1.7 billion. the new company. restrictions implemented last year across most
credit by charging merchants a fee to offer markets to contain the spread of Covid-19”.
small point-of-sale loans which their The Australian fintech was founded six Afterpay co-founders Anthony Eisen and
shoppers repay in interest-free instalments, years ago and allows consumers to buy Nick Molnar said the deal was “an important The recovery, however, is uneven across the
bypassing credit checks. everything from laptops to flights in staggered recognition of the Australian technology sector world as new Covid waves and variants have
payments without interest. Afterpay makes as home-grown innovation continues to be triggered restrictions, particularly in Africa and
It also locks in a remarkable share-price money by taking a commission from retailers shared more broadly throughout the world”. Asia, Heineken said.
run for Afterpay, whose stock traded below and charging fees to late-paying customers. It
A$10 in early 2020 and has since soared as the currently boasts 16 million customers in The deal will create one of the world’s “We are pleased to report a strong set of
Covid-19 pandemic – and stimulus payments Australia, Britain, Canada and the US. largest digital payments companies, and set results for the first half year, whilst the
to a workforce stuck at home – saw a rapid Dorsey up to challenge established rival pandemic continues to impact the world and
shift to shopping online. The Square-Afterpay deal is expected to PayPal, as well as Apple, Amazon, Google and our business,” Heineken chief executive Dolf
close in the first quarter of 2022, and at A$39 other tech behemoths who are eyeing the van den Brink said in a statement.
sector. – Reuters, AFP
“Yet there is reason for caution too,“ van den
Brink said.

Covid continues to have an impact in Asia
and Africa, two key regions for the brewer, while
rising commodity costs will start affecting
Heineken in the second half, he said.

Turnover rose more than 8% to €10 billion in
the first half, which was “slightly better” than
expected, said Wim Hoste, analyst at KBC
Securities. – AFP

13theSUN ON TUESDAY | AUGUST 3, 2021
* SPORTS

Aston Martin to appeal Vettel disqualification

322 Notices DALAM MAHKAMAH FORMULA ONE team Aston Alpine but was disqualified as Technical Department Otmar Szafnauer had stated
TINGGI MALAYA DI KUALA LUMPUR Martin intends to appeal the only 0.3 litres of fuel could be representatives were asked by that there should be 1.44 litres
DALAM MAHKAMAH TINGGI disqualification of four-times extracted from his car instead of the Stewards to seal and of fuel left in Vettel’s tank, based
MALAYA DI SHAH ALAM PENGGULUNGAN SYARIKAT champion Sebastian Vettel from the one litre mandated by the impound Car 5 until such time on the amount of fuel
NO: WA-28NCC-292-04/2021 the Hungarian Grand Prix rules for a post-race sample. as the Notice of Appeal is consumed as measured by a
DALAM NEGERI SELANGOR Dalam Perkara Seksyen 465 Akta yesterday, with the exclusion received or the FIA International meter that is fitted to all cars.
DARUL EHSAN, MALAYSIA Syarikat 2016 costing the German a second- “The Stewards have received Court of Appeal makes any
(BAHAGIAN KELUARGA) place finish. a Notice of Intention of Appeal determinations as relevant.” But, despite being given
PETISTEN PERCERAIAN Dan from Aston Martin Cognizant F1 “several opportunities” the team
NO: BA-33-24-01/2021 Dalam Perkara HMS PLASTIC MFG SDN Vettel had crossed the line Team...” said a note from the The notice from stewards were unable to pump more
Dalam perkara mengenai Seksyen 53 BHD (Company No. 1216860-A) 1.8 seconds behind first-time stewards. disqualifying Vettel said that than 0.3 litres out of the car. –
Akta Membaharui Undang-Undang race winner Esteban Ocon’s Aston Martin team principal Reuters
(Perkahwinan & Perceraian) 1976 ANTARA “In this context, the FIA
MODERNRIA PLASTIC
ANTARA INDUSTRIES (M) SDN BHD PITLANE Alpine driver
JENNY LING YIENG (NO. SYARIKAT : 502992-M) Esteban Ocon (right)
(No. K/P 891109-13-6828) ‘Dizzy’Hamilton may be and a team member
…PEMPETISYEN suffering Covid effects celebrate on the
… PEMPETISYEN DAN podium after the
DAN HMS PLASTIC MFG SDN BHD LEWIS HAMILTON, who battled Formula One
SOH CHEE KUANG (NO. SYARIKAT : 1216860-A) from the back of the field to take Hungarian Grand
(No. K/P 881031-43-5537) second place in an intense and Prix at the
…RESPONDEN exhausting Hungarian Grand Prix Hungaroring near
… RESPONDEN NOTIS PENGIKLANAN PETISYEN yesterday, admitted he may still be Budapest yesterday.
IKLAN PENYAMPAIAN GANTI NOTIS ADALAH DENGAN INI DIBERI suffering from the effects of Covid-19 – AFPPIX
Berkenaan dengan Petisyen Perceraian bahawa suatu Petisyen untuk which caused him to miss a race last
Penggulungan Syarikat yang dinamakan year. Crashing victory
bertarikh 15 Januari 2021 di atas oleh Mahkamah Tinggi telah Ocon races to maiden win as Hamilton finish second
Kepada: pada 26 April 2021 dikemukakan oleh He was initially absent from the
SOH CHEE KUANG Modernria Plastic Industries (M) Sdn press conference reserved for the FRENCHMAN Esteban Ocon raced to his came back into Formula One.
(No. K/P 881031-43-5537) Bhd (No. Syarikat : 502992-M). first three drivers because he was maiden Formula One win in a chaotic “It’s been a fantastic day,” added Ocon, who
No. 9, Jalan Pedang, DAN bahawa Petisyen tersebut seeing a doctor. Hungarian Grand Prix yesterday, as
Taman Panglima 42500 diarahkan supaya dibicarakan Lewis Hamilton vaulted back into the also became the first Frenchman to win in a
Telok Panglima Garang, Selangor dihadapan Mahkamah Tinggi yang “I’m ok, had real big dizziness and championship lead with a second-placed finish French car with a French engine since Alain
AMBIL PERHATIAN bahawa suatu bersidang di Kuala Lumpur pada 17 Ogos everything got a bit blurry on the after Sebastian Vettel was disqualified. Prost with Renault in 1983.
Petisyen Perceraian telah difailkan 2021 pada pukul 9.00 pagi. podium,” said the world champion
terhadap kamu di dalam Mahkamah Tinggi DAN mana-mana pihak pemiutang before opening up about the The 24-year-old Ocon took the flag 1.8 Starting eighth and 10th respectively, neither
Malaya di Shah Alam dalam Petisyen atau penyumbang Syarikat tersebut problems of life post-Covid. seconds clear of Vettel, but the four-times world Ocon nor Vettel were thought to be remotely in
Penceraian No. BA-33-24-01/2021 oleh yang ingin menyokong atau menentang champion German was disqualified after his contention for a race expected to play out as a
Jenny Ling Yieng (No. K/P 891109-13- sesuatu perintah mengikut Petisyen “I’ve been fighting all year really Aston Martin was found not to have enough fuel straight fight between pole-sitter Hamilton and
6828), Pempetisyen yang dinamakan Penggulungan tersebut boleh hadir with staying healthy after what to provide the mandatory post-race sample. third-placed Verstappen.
di atas untuk suatu Perintah bahawa dengan tujuan itu secara peribadi happened at the end of last year and
perkahwinan yang didaftarkan pada 11 atau melalui peguambelanya pada it’s still, it’s a battle. Rules require cars to have at least a litre of fuel But carnage on a wet opening lap and a
November 2011 dibubarkan dan bahawa masa perbicaraan. Sesalinan Petisyen left in the tank at the end of a race to be extracted strategy error wrong footed both title
Mahkamah Tinggi telah memerintahkan Penggulungan tersebut akan dibekalkan “I haven’t spoken to anyone as a sample. But only 0.3 litres of fuel could be protagonists.
bahawa supaya Petisyen Penceraian oleh pihak yang bertandatangan about it but I think (the effects of taken from Vettel’s car.
ini dan segala suratcara-suratcara dan dibawah ini kepada mana-mana Covid are) lingering. McLaren’s Lando Norris smacked into the
dokumen-dokumen yang perlu diserahkan pemiutang atau penyumbang Syarikat As a result, Hamilton, who put in a stirring side of Verstappen’s Red Bull after being tagged
dalam prosiding tersebut disampaikan ke tersebut yang memintanya dengan “I remember the effects of when I drive to recover from a strategic misstep that by the slow starting Mercedes of Valtteri Bottas,
atas kamu secara penyampaian ganti membuat bayaran yang ditetapkan. had it and training has been different dropped him from first to last, moved up to who went on to collect the other Red Bull of
iaitu dengan menampalkan sesalinan Alamat Pempetisyen adalah No. 1109, since then. second having very nearly caught Ocon and Sergio Perez, putting both cars out of the race.
Petisyen Perceraian bertarikh haribulan Jalan Bagan Lallang, 13400 Butterworth. Vettel.
11 November 2011, Notis Prosiding Peguamcara Pempetisyen adalah Tetuan “The level of fatigue you get is That incident and a collision between
dimeterai yang bertarikh 8 Mac 2021 Neo & Partners, yang beralamat di No. different and it’s a real challenge.” The Briton turned his eight-point deficit to Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and Aston Martin’s
dan Akuan Penerimaan Penyampaian 12-2, 2nd Floor, Jalan PJS 11/28, Bandar Max Verstappen in the standings into an eight- Lance Stroll brought out the safety car before the
kepada Responden (“Petisyen Perceraian Sunway, 46150 Subang Jaya, Selangor … and explains‘crazy’ point lead over the Dutchman, who finished race was halted on the second lap.
tersebut”) bersama sesalinan Perintah Darul Ehsan. mix up 10th but was classified ninth following Vettel’s
Mahkamah di papan notis Mahkamah disqualification. Verstappen’s crew tried to repair his car
Tinggi di Shah Alam; dan dengan ….…..…t.t..…............ LEWIS HAMILTON has explained during the interruption but the Red Bull had
menampalkan sesalinan Petisyen Tetuan Neo & Partners how a “crazy” series of events saw Spaniard Carlos Sainz moved into the final suffered far too much damage to bring the
Perceraian tersebut bersama dengan Peguamcara bagi Pempetisyen him become the only driver out on podium spot for Ferrari to take his second top- Dutchman, now in 13th, back into contention.
sesalinan Perintah Mahkamah di PERINGATAN – Sesiapa yang ingin the grid at the Hungarian Grand Prix, three finish for the Maranello-based team this
pintu rumah alamat terakhir diketahui hadir pada hari perbicaraan Petisyen a race that will now live long in the season. Hamilton suffered a setback of his own as he
Responden beralamat di No. 9, Jalan tersebut hendaklah menyampaikan, memory. lined up alone for the restart on intermediate
Pedang, Taman Panglima, 42500 Telok atau menghantar dengan pos kepada “What a moment, what a moment. It feels so tyres on a bone-dry grid even as the rest of the
Panglima Garang, Selangor Darul Ehsan peguamcara yang dinamakan di atas “Today was definitely tough. We good,” said an exultant Ocon, handing his field peeled off into the pits.
dan dengan mengiklankan Petisyen suatu notis bertulis tentang niatnya always make it difficult for ourselves. Renault-owned team their first win in their
Perceraian tersebut di dalam satu sebegitu. Notis tersebut mestilah Alpine guise and their first since the season- He pitted a lap later but came out last,
suratkhabar tempatan dan penampalan menyatakan nama dan alamat pihak “It was crazy to think we were the opening Australian Grand Prix in 2013 when scything through the field in a charge that saw
dan pengiklanan tersebut disifatkan berkenaan, atau jika ia sebuah firma, only ones on the grid at the start but they raced as Lotus. him engage in a potentially race-deciding duel
sebagai penyampaian yang sempurna dan nama dan alamat firma, dan mestilah these things happen. with Fernando Alonso, who was voted “Driver of
mencukupi kepada kamu selepas 7 hari ditandatangani oleh pihak atau firma “It’s the first victory since the Renault group the Day” by fans and moved up to fourth after
dari tairkh akhir penyampaian. berkenaan atau peguamcaranya, jika “I gave everything in the end, I Vettel’s penalty. – Reuters
Kamu boleh memohon kepada Penolong ada. Notis hendaklah disampaikan, had nothing left.”
Kanan Pendaftar, Mahkamah Tinggi di atau jika dihantar dalam jangkamasa
Shah Alam, ataupun Tetuan S.Y FU & mencukupi, supaya sampai kepada When quizzed on the incredible
CO, peguamcara kepada Pempetisyen pihak yang dinamakan di atas sebelum incident that saw Hamilton race
tersebut untuk salinan-salinan Petisyen pukul 12.00 tengahari pada 16 Ogos alone, he added: “I mean I was telling
tersebut dan salinan-salinan akan 2021 (sehari sebelum tarikh yang the team how the track was thought
dihantar kepada kamu. ditetapkan untuk perbicaraan Petisyen the lap.
tersebut)
Bertarikh pada 16 Jun 2021 NOTIS PENGIKLANAN PETISYEN ini “But they said rain was coming
........................... disediakan oleh Tetuan Neo & Partners, when I got in the car so I thought
Peguamcara bagi Pempetisyen yang they had other information.
Penolong Kanan Pendaftar dinamakan diatas dan beralamat di
Mahkamah Tinggi No. 12-2, 2nd Floor, Jalan PJS 11/28B, “I saw everyone diving in. We
Shah Alam Bandar Sunway, 46150 Subang Jaya, came here this weekend and
Selangor Darul Ehsan. definitely didn’t know how it was
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alamat penyampaiannya di No. 259A, First will take it.”
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Sekatan Kepentingan : Rumah Pangsa Both incidents happened on the but it’s not what you want.”
Bebanan / Lain-Lain :- opening lap and have helped Hamilton
Kawasan Rizab : turn around a 33-point deficit to lead the Bottas took full responsibility for the
Kaveat : Drivers’ Championship. first-lap crash and says he will apologise
: to those whose races were affected.
Verstappen was unable to continue
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Hartanah tersebut adalah The subject property is a two-bedrooms flat located on level 5 21725 – 726 WONG SUI YONG went on to win the race. blame). I had a bad start and I lost the
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Pinang. Verstappen. the end for hitting Lando and that meant
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SPORTS

█ LAWRENCE OSTLERE ‘I don’t know who he is’
How Jacobs ran out of the shadows and into the Olympic spotlight
MARCELL JACOBS was at the
forefront of the men’s Olympic 100m semifinals at the 2019 World Championships in don’t know. I don’t know.’ My mental coach told that this final didn’t move the sport on but
final from the gun, but his journey to a distinctly unthreatening time of 10.20, but a me the first thing I needed to do was establish served to underline his absence.
the start line came from the decision to ditch long jump and focus solely on that relationship.”
shadows. 100m soon bore fruit. The final line-up was strange mix: China’s
Finally talking to his father, Jacobs said, had Bingtian Su is a 60m specialist, Kerley a 400m
As he crossed the finish, the fingers of the He ran 10.10 last year in Italy and then broke put him a better place. runner whose 100m credentials were widely
many hundreds in the Olympic Stadium and the 10-sec barrier for the first time in May. In doubted in the US.
millions around the world turned to their Tokyo he put together the kind of championship It wasn’t only addressing his absent father
screens and keyboards and opened Google. every athlete dreams of, posting personal bests which helped Jacobs tap into his undiscovered And then there was Jacobs, a man who had
in each round with a 9.94 heat and 9.84 in the talent. His psychology coach dug into his never won an athletics title of note, who had
Usain Bolt’s reign was over, and the coveted semifinals, before the performance of a lifetime. mindset on the biggest stage so that he might spent most of his unassuming career to date
title of World’s Fastest Man had been passed deliver outside of the small championships in jumping into sandpits. The men standing next
from a global icon to an Italian long jumper by He was born in America but his Texan father Italy. to him barely knew who he was, but in 9.80
trade who could have walked down any street in and Italian mother split when he was six months seconds he had told the world about Marcell
Tokyo that afternoon in blissful anonymity. Who old, and he moved to Brescia with his mum – he “I really worked hard with my mind. Because Jacobs.
was he? Even his rivals weren’t sure. says with conviction that he is “100% Italian”. when I was arriving in the really big moment, my
legs didn’t work so good,” he said, perhaps “I will tell my children they should go for
“It’s crazy when everyone runs so fast – 9.80 He never knew his dad, but last year, aged 25, explaining his struggles at the world. “Now, my their dreams. When I was a child I dreamed
from the Italian guy, I didn’t expect that,” said he decided to find him. legs go really good when it’s a big moment.” about winning an Olympic gold medal, and
bronze medalist Andre de Grasse. now…” Out of the shadows, into the light. - The
“I lived all my life without a dad, and when They certainly did on Sunday night. Perhaps Independent
“I thought my main competition would have people asked me, who is your dad? (I said) ‘I the oddest thing about the post-Bolt world is
been the Americans, but he definitely came to
play.”

“I really didn’t know anything about him,”
said USA’s Fred Kerley, pipped to silver.

Jacobs had been dumped out of the

BRIEFS United States
Netherlands women join India, swimmers Caeleb
Argentina in hockey semis Dressel (left) and

THE NETHERLANDS beat New Zealand 3-0 yesterday to Katie Ledecky.
qualify for the semifinals of the women’s Olympic hockey
tournament, joining India and Argentina in the last four. Aussies re-ignite pool duel with Americans
India pulled off a stunning 1-0 victory over Australia, and
will face Argentina in the semifinals tomorrow after the CAELEB DRESSEL and Katie Ledecky Their presence was sorely missed, with swimming powerhouse did unearth exciting
South Americans got past the quarterfinals for the first time ensured the United States retained their pre- their gold medal count dropping from 16 at new talent, notably 21-year-old Robert
since 2012 with a 3-0 win over Germany. “It’s a dream come eminence in the Olympic pool, but a Rio in 2016 to just 11. Altogether, they Finke, who bagged a 800-1500m double.
true,” India goalkeeper Savita said, struggling for words. resurgent Australia and a fast-improving bagged 30 medals compared with 33 five
Savita, who goes by one name, pulled the team through British team mean they have a fight on their years ago. There was also good news on the
some of the hardest moments of the match with nine saves. hands to stay on top. breaststroke front, with 17-year-old Lydia
Dressel and Ledecky helped carry the Jacoby announcing herself to the world as
… as men’s teams finalise top four spots The Americans came into the Games team with seven gold medals between them the new 100m champion, while teenager
bursting with promising talent but missing a but Ryan Murphy and Lilly King failed to Emma Weyant claimed silver in the 400m
INDIA reached the semifinals of the men’s hockey host of veteran stars, notably Michael defend their titles. medley.
tournament at the Olympics for the first time since 1972 Phelps, who loomed large at the past four
thanks to a 3-1 win over Britain on Sunday to set up a Olympics. US women’s head coach Greg Meehan Men’s coach Dave Durden said the high
showdown with Belgium at the Tokyo Games. Australia and put a brave face on their underperformance, expectations that always followed the US
Germany will contest the other semifinal. India, who won Stalwarts Ryan Lochte, Nathan Adrian insisting it was not all about winning gold. team were “a blessing and a curse”.
the last of their eight Olympic hockey gold medals at the and Tony Ervin all missed out on Tokyo while
1980 Moscow Games, led 2-0 at halftime thanks to goals by Simone Manuel was unable to defend her “We’ve always celebrated any medal,” he “We’ve established a level of success in
Dilpreet Singh and Gurjant Singh. After conceding a goal in 100m freestyle title after underperforming at said. We’d love to have more golds here, like our culture that says, ‘that’s what we’re going
the 45th minute, India sealed the win when Hardik Singh the US trials. we’d like to have more medals. to do at the Olympic Games’,” he said.
made it 3-1 with just minutes left to play. “We are so happy
because after a long time we are reaching a semifinal,” said Regan Smith shockingly fluffed the trials “There is no disappointment, no shame “It’s a curse because it’s like, ‘you hit this
India playmaker Manpreet Singh. “We still have two more and did not race the 200m backstroke in from walking away from any event as a many five years ago, eight years ago’. With
games so… we need to have our feet on the ground.” Japan despite being world record holder. bronze or silver medallist.” the personnel we had this week that was a
Belgium ended Spain’s run with a 3-1 victory, including two phenomenal performance.” – AFP
goals from top-scorer Alexander Hendrickx, who played Despite some high-profile failures, the
with a bandage around his head to protect a wound on his
forehead. Earlier on Sunday, Australia reached the semifinals MEDAL Biles to make balance beam return
by beating the Netherlands in a penalty shootout in sizzling TALLY
Tokyo heat, while Germany overcame Argentina. SIMONE BILES will return to Tokyo Lee AND Simone Biles!! Can’t wait to
COUNTRY G S B TTL Olympic competition tomorrow in the watch you both!”
US shot putter in first podium protest 1 China 29 17 16 62 balance beam final, it has been
2 United States 22 25 17 64 confirmed. The four-time defending Olympic
OLYMPIC officials said yesterday they were “looking into” champion took herself out of the
US shot putter Raven Saunders after she made the first 3 Japan 17 6 10 33 The 24-year-old has not competed women’s team final after just one
podium protest of the Games, risking possible disciplinary 4 Australia 14 4 15 33 since she pulled out of the women’s rotation before going on to withdraw
action. The 25-year-old African-American athlete crossed 5 ROC 12 21 17 50 team final on Wednesday after one herself from the individual finals for
her arms in an “X” gesture during Sunday’s medal ceremony rotation, citing mental health concerns. vault, uneven bars and floor.
at the Olympic Stadium after claiming silver. US media 6 Great Britain 11 12 12 35
outlets reported that Saunders, who is black and an 7 France 6 10 7 23 But she will return to action for the But she will return on beam
outspoken supporter of LGBT rights, said her gesture was 8 Germany 6 6 11 23 balance beam final alongside Team tomorrow, an apparatus where she
made in solidarity with “oppressed people”. Saunders’ USA teammate and all-around gold won a bronze medal in Rio five years
protest is the first test of International Olympic Committee 9 South Korea 6 4 9 19 medalist Sunisa Lee. ago.
rules which ban protests of any kind on the medal podium 10 Netherlands 5 7 6 18
at the Olympics. “We are, not surprisingly, looking into the 11 Italy 4 9 15 28 She has been named as the third of Biles said in a social media post on
matter and we’ll now consider our next steps,” IOC 75Malaysia 0 0 1 1 eight starters in the final, for which she Friday that she was continuing to suffer
spokesman Mark Adams said, declining to be drawn further qualified in seventh place last Sunday. from a phenomenon known as
on possible consequences. ‘twisting’.
A statement yesterday from USA
US, Spain to clash in quarterfinals Gymnastics confirmed the news. “(You) literally cannot tell up from
down. It’s the craziest feeling ever, not
ONE of the world’s top two teams will be heading home “We are so excited to confirm that having an inch of control over your
from the Olympics today after the US and Spain were thrust you will see two US athletes in the body,” she said. – The Independent
together in the men’s basketball quarterfinals, a re-match of balance beam final tomorrow – Suni
their 2008 and 2012 gold medal showdowns. The pair will
clash unusually early after Spain lost 95-87 to Slovenia to
finish second in their group and fall out of the top-seeded
bracket. The US, led by Kevin Durant crashed in its opener
against eventual Group A winner France – the Americans’
first defeat at an Olympics since 2004 – to also finish
second. “We were behind the eight ball in the beginning,
and we’re making some fast progress,” US coach Gregg
Popovich said after they crushed the Czech Republic 119-84
in their final group game. The Americans have their work
cut out against a Spanish team boasting plenty of NBA-
calibre talent, including Ricky Rubio, Marc Gasol, Willy
Hernangomez and 2021 first-round draft pick Usman
Garuba.

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care: Carra
* SPORTS
█ CARL MARKHAM
Wait almost over

Clubs prepare for Premier League start with fans

FORMER Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher believes █ ANDY HAMPSON With the disappointment of losing a Much improved defensively, they will
expectations have to be managed when it comes to Champions League final to make up for, a expect to launch a stronger challenge, while
Virgil Van Dijk’s return to Jurgen Klopp’s side. FOR many fans it has been a long 17 manager that rarely lets hunger levels slip and Manchester United, after some impressive
months since they were last able to with reports consistently linking them with summer recruitment, will hope to be back
The Holland captain made his comeback from nine watch live football – but the wait is Kane and Jack Grealish, City could be a among the front-runners.
months out after anterior cruciate ligament surgery on almost over. formidable unit once again.
his right knee with a 20-minute appearance in the 4-3 There was plenty to enjoy in the Premier FA Cup winners Leicester and West Ham
friendly defeat to Hertha Berlin last week. League last season, not least the brilliance of Yet nothing is certain and it has actually will hope to continue their progress and push
champions Manchester City and individual been a bumpy summer for the champions. for the top four but questions remain over the
Van Dijk effectively has two more opportunities to players such as Harry Kane Mason Mount and Despite all the speculation, there have been no strength of Arsenal and Tottenham.
get some pre-season minutes in as Liverpool have Kevin De Bruyne. additions to the squad yet and, due to the
back-to-back matches against Bologna in Evian on impact of Covid-19 and the need to rest The latter have a new manager in Nuno
Thursday before two home games against Athletic Yet there was something missing as, for players after Euro 2020, they have had little Espirito Santo and it will be interesting to see
Bilbao and Osasuna. almost the entire campaign, matches were meaningful pre-season game time. the impact he has on an under-performing
played behind closed doors due to the squad, as it will with former Liverpool boss
He is likely to only feature in one of those Anfield coronavirus pandemic. Should that manifest itself in another Rafael Benitez at Everton.
fixtures, which will leave him well short of match sluggish opening, there are rivals better
practice ahead of the trip to Norwich for their Premier Supporters began to return in limited equipped to take advantage this time around. Maintaining the steadiness of the Roy
League opener on Aug 14. numbers in the final week and now, with the Hodgson era might be the first task for Patrick
new term fast approaching, grounds are Liverpool fell some way from the lofty Vieira at Crystal Palace.
“I think we have to be careful and I think Jurgen getting ready to fully open their doors. standards they set in their title-winning 2019-
(Klopp) will be,” Carragher told the PA news agency. 20 campaign last season but, after scaling the Leeds could kick on after an impressive first
That, for many, will make 2021-22 the most peaks they have in the last two years, a dip was season back in the top flight and Aston Villa
“I don’t think we should expect that Virgil Van Dijk eagerly-anticipated season for some time, perhaps inevitable at some point. will look to maintain the improvement they
comes back into Liverpool and Liverpool are going to regardless of how the teams are shaping up. showed last term. Breaking into the top half
automatically win the League again this season. Injuries were also a huge factor. Their would be an achievement for Newcastle.
When each side’s prospects are considered, strong finish to claim third indicates they still
“He’s had a really serious injury and he’s got to however, few may look beyond City retaining have plenty more to offer. Brentford are a new name to the Premier
make sure he is not rushed back. their title. League but few are tipping them to survive.
Chelsea enjoyed a resurgence under Fellow promoted clubs Norwich and Watford
“If he’s back to his best he is the best central Pep Guardiola’s men were outstanding last Thomas Tuchel in the second half of the – with previous experience in the division –
defender in world football and that’s what Liverpool season as they recovered from a slow start to season, capped by their memorable look to have a better chance. – The
will want over the next five or six years, not the next claim their third league crown in four years. Champions League win. Independent
five or six weeks.
Arsenal’s Thomas
“If he doesn’t make the first game of the season it’s Partey (left) and (inset
not the end of the world, it is about making sure Virgil right receiving
Van Dijk is 100% right so he’s in a position where he treatment) is injured in
can have the next five or six years at Liverpool at a top this challenge with
level.”– The Independent Chelsea’s Ruben Loftus-
Cheek during the pre-
TOUCHLINES season friendly match
at The Emirates Sadium
MANCHESTER CITY will end their pursuit of yesterday. – AFPPIX
Tottenham striker Harry Kane, 27, if they
sign England teammate Jack Grealish, 25,
from Aston Villa.

COLOMBIA playmaker James Rodriguez, 30,
has been told he does not feature in manager
Rafael Benitez’s plans at Everton and is free to
leave if the club receives a suitable offer.

ATLETICO MADRID have moved ahead of
Arsenal in the race to sign Inter Milan’s 23-
year-old Argentina striker Lautaro Martinez,
who is valued at around €90m.

INTER MILAN have turned down Arsenal’s offer Partey limps
to include Spain fullback Hector Bellerin, 26, or
France striker Alexandre Lacazette, 30, as part of
any deal for Martinez.

TOTTENHAM have had a £43m bid for 23- off as Gunners
year-old Argentina defender Cristian Romero feel the Blues
accepted by Atalanta.
TOTTENHAM are one of six British teams ARSENAL midfielder Thomas Partey will need a Arteta’s side thought they had levelled late Arsenal travel to Brentford in their Premier
awaiting the draw for the playoff round of the scan on an ankle injury he sustained during on when Joe Willock’s shot hit the underside of League opener on Aug 13 and Arteta has ruled
inaugural Europa Conference League. yesterday’s 2-1 pre-season defeat by Chelsea. the bar and appeared to bounce over the line, out selling midfielder Granit Xhaka before the
LEEDS UNITED are interested in signing but goalline technology was not in use and the transfer window shuts at the end of this month.
Spain winger Adama Troare from Wolves, Partey, 28, limped off during the first half goal was not given.
with the 25-year-old valued at about £30m. following a tackle by Blues midfielder Ruben The Switzerland international, who scored
TOTTENHAM, managed by former Wolves boss Loftus-Cheek. Summer signings Ben White, Albert Sambi the equaliser against Chelsea in his first
Nuno Espirito Santo, are also considering a Lokonga and Nuno Tavares all came on as appearance of pre-season, has been heavily
move for Traore. “At the moment it’s not looking good substitutes for their home debuts. linked with a move to Roma.
BAYERN MUNICH manager Julian because he was in pain and he could not
Nagelsmann says he is “confident” 26-year- continue which, for Thomas, is pretty unusual,” England international White, a £50 million “Granit is going to stay with us,” said Arteta.
old Germany midfielder Leon Goretzka, who said manager Mikel Arteta. (RM290m) capture from Brighton, was quickly “He is a player who we rate and value so much.
has been linked with Manchester United, will into the action, doing well to clear Hakim He’s a key member of our squad.
sign a new contract with the Bundesliga Tammy Abraham scored the winner for Ziyech’s effort off the line early in the second
champions. Chelsea at Emirates Stadium, pouncing on half. “He wanted to play today and I think it’s clear
Hector Bellerin’s loose pass before firing home commitment from his side that he wants to be
£1 = RM5.80 €1 = RM5.00 from just inside the area with 18 minutes left. More than 20,000 fans attended the game here.”
following the relaxation of UK government
Xhaka’s header had brought Arsenal level coronavirus restrictions, the biggest attendance Elsewhere yesterday, goals from Fabio Silva
just three minutes earlier, cancelling out Kai at the ground since March 2020. and Ruben Neves earned Wolves a 2-1 friendly
Havertz’s first-half opener. win at Championship side Coventry. – Agencies

Relegated trio hoping new bosses can bring immediate return to the big time

SHEFFIELD UNITED, Fulham and West Brom Brom have turned to Valerien Ismael, who seen what effects the coronavirus pandemic has Cardiff also flirted with the playoffs last
have all appointed new managers in their bid to worked wonders at Barnsley last season. had on clubs’ plans for team strengthening. season after Mick McCarthy’s arrival in January
bounce straight back to the Premier League and the addition of Republic of Ireland striker
following relegation. All three clubs have wiped the slate clean and Bournemouth, who fell short in the playoffs James Collins should boost their challenge.
while Fulham have been installed as the last season in their bid for an instant Premier
Serbian Slavisa Jokanovic, the Blades’ first bookmakers’ favourites to win the Championship League return, will go again with a new manager Welsh rivals Swansea appointed Russell
overseas manager, is seeking his third promotion title, United and West Brom are close behind. of their own after Scott Parker swapped Fulham Martin as Steve Cooper’s replacement on
to the top flight having navigated his way out of for a fresh challenge. Sunday, leaving the former MK Dons boss less
the Championship at former clubs Watford and Fulham’s £12.6 million (RM73m) outlay for than a week to prepare his new club for their
Fulham. Liverpool’s attacking midfielder Harry Wilson Of next season’s hopefuls, Middlesbrough opening match.
aside, none of the leading promotion candidates have bucked the trend with five new signings
The Cottagers’ new boss, Portuguese Marco have so far invested in the transfer market. already completed and boss Neil Warnock is Martin has little time to galvanise a squad still
Silva, will attempt to plot his route out of the harbouring genuine hopes of a record- reeling from a second successive play-off defeat
English second tier for the first time and West That could change with the summer window extending ninth promotion. to Brentford. – The Independent
open until Tuesday, Aug 31, but it remains to be

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TUESDAY • AUGUST 3, 2021

Jamaica’s Elaine Kane’s future,
Thompson-Herah fans return
Premier talking
(left) wins the points ahead of
women’s 200m new season
semifinals during
the Tokyo 2020
Olympic Games
at the Olympic

stadium
yesterday.

– AFPPIX

Catch me █ JONATHAN VEAL
if you can THE NEW Premier League season is around the
Thompson-Herah impresses as she eyes Olympic ‘double-double’ corner and it promises to be another drama-filled
ELAINE THOMPSON-HERAH threw season.
down the gauntlet to her rivals it. I’m very tired, my eyes look like someone Both the Namibians would have preferred
yesterday as the defending Olympic punched me, but that is what championships to be running in the 400m at these Games but The summer’s biggest transfer saga does not look
200m champion won her semifinal in are about.” have been barred from doing so due to like ending before the new season starts as the
elevated testosterone levels. future of Harry Kane remains up in the air.
Fraser-Pryce refused to predict where she
terrific style in a personal best of 21.66 will finish. Mboma ran the seventh fastest women’s The Tottenham striker is keen to leave the club in
seconds. “I can’t give you a target, just run the best one-lap time in history when she clocked order to win silverware, with champions Manchester
The 29-year-old, who is seeking to race I can run and hope that I will put myself in 48.54sec in June. It was then that she City interested in signing him.
complete her second successive 100m/200m a very good position on the podium,” she said. underwent testing along with Masilingi that
Olympic double, looks most under threat in Thompson-Herah relaxed before she revealed the condition. But it is not as simple as that as Spurs have no
today’s final from her compatriot Shelly-Ann crossed the line but there was a surprise World Athletics prohibits women who have intention of selling the 28-year-old while City are not
Fraser-Pryce. behind her as 18-year-old Namibian Christine high levels of testosterone, which gives them prepared to spend the money that would even
Thompson-Herah said there was Mboma passed America’s great hope Gabby added strength, from competing in races tempt the London club to the negotiating table.
something about the Olympics that sparked Thomas to take the second automatic between 400m and a mile unless they undergo
her into her best form. qualifying position. treatment to reduce the levels. So, it is currently at a bit of a stalemate, but this is
“I guess I’m an Olympic baby, an Olympic She timed 21.97sec to set a new world U-20 If the young Namibians find the final too one story that is sure to run. The England captain will
darling because I have not won a world record for the second time that day. intimidating, then the vastly more almost certainly be a Spurs player when they kickoff
championship title,” she said. “I liked this race,” she said. “It was tough, experienced duo of Marie Josee Ta Lou and the new season against City, but where he is by the
“It means a lot to me (now) and in the next but I’m happy (to set) the world junior record. Bahamian Shaunae Miller-Uibo could get end of the month is still up for debate.
three years to come.” “I broke it in the morning (in the heats) and among the medals.
Fraser-Pryce, who is bidding to avenge her to do it the semi as well, it is crazy.” Miller Uibo finished second behind Ta Lou Having been handed a new contract by
defeat by Thompson-Herah in the 100m final, Harvard graduate Thomas – who ran the in their semi and the 27-year-old refused to Manchester United over the summer, the pressure
timed 22.13sec in winning her semifinal. third fastest time in history at the US trials – rule out also attempting to defend her 400m will be on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to deliver a title
Fraser-Pryce has enjoyed far more success looked stunned but went through as one of the title she won in Rio in 2016. challenge this season.
over 100m, with just the 2013 world title to two fastest losers. “I am entered (in the 400m) and I will see
show for the 200m. Another 18-year-old Namibian, Beatrice how it goes and take it step by step,” said Miller United briefly flirted with Manchester City at the
“I had never run two 200 in a day, after Masilingi, filled the second spot behind Uibo. top of the table last season before falling away, but
running three rounds of 100. Definitely it takes Fraser-Pryce. At just 29, Dafne Schippers’ days of being a they will be expected to provide a much more
a lot of commitment and I am glad I made it to Masilingi had a terrible start but recovered power in the event seem long ago as the 2015 credible challenge this time.
the final,” she said. to pass Anthonique Strachan of the Bahamas world champion finished sixth in her race. –
“I’m feeling good so I’m looking forward to and American Jenna Prandini to qualify. AFP They have again invested heavily in their squad,
with the signings of Jadon Sancho and Raphael
Varane adding to a group already rich in quality.

City will again be frontrunners, Chelsea will look
to build on their stunning Champions League
success, while Liverpool – with Virgil Van Dijk back fit
– should present more of a challenge than they did
last season.

There are four clubs with new managers this
season and how they fare will be fascinating to see.

Rafael Benitez is back in the Premier League after
two years away and he has returned to Merseyside,
but this time on the blue side at Everton.

His appointment has been met with some
hostility so that could mean he may have to hit the
ground running, which could also be said for Nuno
Espirito Santo at Tottenham.

A month after leaving Wolves he was handed the
job at Spurs, though was nowhere near the top of
their list of candidates.

The Portuguese is the man charged with getting
the north London club back in the top four, which
could depend on where Kane is, while his
replacement at Molineux is the relatively unknown
Bruno Lage, who was in charge at Benfica.

Roy Hodgson’s successor at Crystal Palace is one
of the division’s best ever midfielders, but Patrick
Vieira has no management experience in this
country.

After coming under heavy fire over the last two
seasons, there have been some changes to VAR for
the forthcoming season.

Among others, the dreaded lines used to work
out marginal offside decisions are now being made
thicker in order to give the advantage back to the
attacking side.

It is not known how thick they will be, but the
aim is to eradicate goals being ruled out when a
player’s toe was in an offside position.

There is also a change in the much-maligned
handball rules, which will now see goals that had an
accidental handball by a teammate in the build-up
stand.

Having played the majority of the last 18 months
behind closed doors, stadiums are set to be full for
the 2021/22 campaign as the country continues to
recover from the coronavirus pandemic. What
impact that has on results will be interesting.

In 2020/21 nine of the 20 Premier League teams
had a better away record than home, but the return
of fans surely will play a factor in seeing home
advantage return. – The Independent

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