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MESMERISING MINIATURES ...

A visitor taking pictures of a tiny kampung house at
MinNature Malaysia in Sungei Wang Plaza, Kuala
Lumpur yesterday. MinNature is an art exhibition
showcasing some 34,000 replicas of buildings and
sculptures in Malaysia. – ADIB RAWI YAHYA/THESUN

Misogynistic trends

█ BY SHIVANI SUPRAMANI oRhetorics by influential political
[email protected] figures and inadequate action against
them worsen situation
PETALING JAYA: Although we
may not realise it, Malaysians (imposed on) them. The most glaring show ‘very concerning trends’ in
have always been partially examples are marital advice attitudes among the people about
sexist and misogynistic, which encouraging men to use ‘gentle but women’s independence in private
means having a culture of prejudice firm physical touch’ given by Deputy and public life. For example, 85.1%
against women. In many ways, this is Women, Family and Community support or (agree with) the idea
because we still retain the patriarchal Development Minister Datuk Siti that women prefer men to be in
culture that has dictated such a Zailah Mohd Yusoff, which condones charge of the relationship.
narrative for the longest time. domestic violence. “What is worrying is that men
and women respondents express
All Women’s Action Society “And then there is the lack of strict similar levels of support and
information and communications disciplinary measures by the uncertainty towards this
officer Jernell Tan said there are Parliament speaker against a member statement.
loopholes in existing laws that still with a history of making sexist remarks “When given a reversed
need to be addressed, such as in Article and shouting obscenities against statement, i.e. men should control
8(2) of the Federal Constitution, and women MPs,” she told theSun. the relationship and become head of
provisions in the Penal Code related to the family, women overwhelm men in
violence against women. Tan said to eradicate misogyny and explicitly supporting this belief
sexism, there is a need to peel away (51.6% vs 22.2%), while three
“The government had acted on deeply-rooted beliefs such as “male times more men than Turn to
certain women’s rights issues that dominance” remaining as the status women respondents (64.5%
contradicted its commitments to quo and “men being naturally more vs 21.4%) were (supportive) —
gender equality. superior than women”.
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“For instance, it sought to overturn a “Findings from a study done by the
court ruling that the basic right to Women’s Aid Organisation in 2021 towards this idea,” she said.
confer citizenship to overseas-born
children of Malaysian mothers should
be automatic.

“This year, we have also seen
rhetorics by influential political figures,
with inadequate accountability being

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‘Blacklist errant developers, directors’

█ BY MUHAMMAD YUSRY o Move aimed at curbing abandonment Development Account, which is an should never be granted a
[email protected] of housing projects and blocking access account set up specifically for developer’s licence in the future. As
PETALING JAYA: Blacklisting to licences in future development projects. the saying goes, prevention is better
housing developers and their board than cure because it is too late to
of directors for abandoning housing advertisements that the projects “These provisions, under the The purpose of this account is to close the stable doors once the
projects will send a strong message would be completed within three Housing Development (Control and ensure developers have enough horses have bolted,” he said.
that such conduct is unacceptable, years or so, but failed to meet the Licensing) Act, include criminalising funds to complete projects.
said National House Buyers deadline. (project) abandonment, (that is) an Consumers’ Association of
Association secretary-general Chang offence that carries a He added that house buyers who Penang president Mohideen Abdul
Kim Loong. “The action of these companies maximum three-year jail sentence rely on legislation are often let down Kader concurred with Chang’s
not only affects the buyers but also and a fine of up to RM500,000, or both. since it is only good on paper, and it suggestion of blacklisting the
He was commenting on a call by the government, which has to fork would continue to remain in archives housing developers’ board of
Pontian MP Datuk Seri Ahmad out funds to pay other companies to “The Act also requires developers unless existing laws are used to their directors if they fail to deliver.
Maslan for the government to be firm rehabilitate the abandoned projects.” to place a deposit equivalent to 3% of full extent.
in taking action against developers the development cost to deter them “If we don’t blacklist them, they
who do not complete projects on Chang said there were enough from abandoning the project.” Chang said the main problem would probably register another
time, and that they should be stringent rules and safety nets to was not the lack of laws, but laxity company. This would not break the
blacklisted and taken to court. protect the rights and interests of Chang said other provisions allow in enforcement to monitor, police, cycle of abandoned housing projects,
house buyers affected by project for monitoring of projects and the supervise and prosecute errant and this will affect Malaysians who
Ahmad told the Dewan Rakyat on delays. freezing of the Housing housing developers. paid and hoped to get their unit.
Monday: “The companies could be
considered as having cheated the He added that as long as the “Blacklisting them on the
buyers as they had stated in their rules are not enforced, the problem Construction Industry Development
will never be solved. Board and Companies Commission
of Malaysia lists would prevent this.”
“Blacklisting would be a good
measure. Blacklisted directors

Dewan Negara Anti-Hopping Bill to ensure political stability: PM
convenes
special sitting KUALA LUMPUR: The a clear message to all members of country for the long run.” Ismail Sabri for tabling the Bill as
government yesterday tabled the Dewan Rakyat to uphold and Ismail Sabri said the government was agreed upon between the
KUALA LUMPUR: A special sitting took proposed amendments to the stick to the principles of the party government and Pakatan Harapan
place yesterday at the Dewan Negara to Federal Constitution to prohibit that they represent. viewed seriously the action of (PH) through a memorandum of
debate the motion for the extension of members of the Dewan Rakyat changing parties, defections, understanding (MoU).
the enforcement of Subsection 4(5) of the from changing political parties, He said the historic party-jumping or floor-crossing,
Security Offences (Special Measures) Act with the aim of ensuring political constitutional amendment was which caused much debate and “Amendments to the Federal
2012, or Sosma, for another five years, stability and preventing the country made to protect the mandate given polemics among the general public, Constitution to prevent party
beginning July 31. from facing a continuous political by the people during a general who elected their representatives to hopping is the main point in the
crisis. election and the trust placed on the be in the Dewan Rakyat. MoU between PH and the prime
Dewan Negara president Tan Sri Rais Prime Minister Datuk Seri members of the Dewan Rakyat. minister, and if it is not tabled in
Yatim said he was informed by Prime Ismail Sabri Yaakob, when tabling Opposition leader Datuk Seri Parliament, this MoU is considered
Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob the Constitution (Amendment) Bill “Apart from that, I am confident Anwar Ibrahim said the null and void.
that it was important to hold a special (No. 3) 2022 at the Dewan Rakyat the Bill will also be capable of amendment would also have a
sitting before the Senate begins its yesterday, said the proposed stopping any elected representative positive effect on the Constitution “I would like to congratulate the
meeting, for the benefit of the public. amendment is also aimed at giving from changing parties without any and the law. prime minister for fulfilling the
valid or reasonable excuse, hence promise made in the MoU,” he said.
However, Rais said the Dewan Negara ensuring political stability in the The Port Dickson member of – Bernama
needs to be informed and given sufficient Parliament also congratulated
space and notice so that it would not be
considered as complementary to the THROUGH THE AGES ... Perak police chief Datuk Mior Faridalathrash Wahid conducting a line inspection on policemen dressed in uniforms from the past
wishes or goals of any party. during the official opening of the Pangkor Island police station yesterday. – BERNAMAPIX

According to the Parliament calendar, Loan repayment exemption for first class honours graduates
the Dewan Negara will convene from
Aug 8 until Aug 16. KUALA LUMPUR: The Prime Minister Datuk Seri Finance Ministry on the terms of during his speech at the National
government will reintroduce a Ismail Sabri Yaakob said the the allocations involved. Higher Education Fund’s 25th
Meanwhile, Home Minister Datuk National Higher Education Fund privilege would be given to silver jubilee celebration at the
Seri Hamzah Zainudin, when tabling the loan repayment exemption for deserving graduates regardless of “This would encourage the Malaysia External Trade
motion, said the extension of the graduates who receive a economic status, race or religion. children of Keluarga Malaysia to Development Corp Exhibition and
enforcement of the subsection was first-class bachelor’s degree, work hard and obtain the best Convention Centre yesterday.
necessary to deal with threats to the beginning 2019. As such, he hoped the Fund grades in their studies,” he said. – Bernama
country’s sovereignty, security and would discuss the matter with the
public order. He made the announcement

“The provision of Subsection 4(5) of
the Act gives enough time to the police to
complete their investigations because
cases involving security offences,
especially violent and organised crimes,
are complicated and complex, and
investigations require time to complete.”

On Tuesday, the Dewan Rakyat
approved the motion in a bloc vote,
which saw 111 members of Parliament
agreeing while 88 disagreed, with 21
absent. – Bernama

RM5,000 aid
for cancer patients

SHAH ALAM: The state assembly sitting
was told yesterday that cancer patients in
Selangor will be able to get treatment
funding of up to RM5,000 through the
Bantuan Sihat Selangor programme.

State Islamic Religious Affairs,
Consumer Affairs and Halal Industry
Committee chairman Mohd Zawawi
Ahmad Mughni said this would also
cover surgical treatment. The limit is
RM5,000 per application.

“The move is to help the less
fortunate get fast and quality medical
treatment. Individuals who meet the
requirements can submit an
application through the website
http://bantuansihat.selangor.gov.my,”
he said in response to Leong Tuck Chee’s
(PH-Pandamaran) question at the
assembly yesterday. – Bernama

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Getting it right from young

o Nine-year-old boy and teen girl speak to theSun about their distributed to those in need. In the case of the basic literacy.
passion caring for wildlife, the homeless and the marginalised Save Kelantan project, no one has yet agreed or She also teaches them how to speak
is interested in donating.”
█ BY SURAYA ALI RM1 million to move the elephants to another Mandarin.
[email protected] forest. We have been told that the state Abied said he would work hard towards the Although it may be too early for Irah to
PETALING JAYA: These days, it is not only non- authorities do not have the funds for this,” he goal because the people involved in the human-
governmental organisations and adults which said, adding that he felt sad that the authorities elephant conflict need help. decide on her future, she has shown great talent
are serving others. Children are also learning the were forced to kill elephants that wandered into in cooking and is interested in teaching.
importance of having a heart for the voiceless. villages and destroyed crops. “What is happening in Kelantan breaks my
heart. I cried when I saw an elephant calf Irah’s life has not been a bed of roses, as she
Take nine-year-old Abdullah Habin Faisal, Abied said the project is his first concerning separated from its mother.” has also had a tough life.
for instance. He is trying to raise RM1 million to wildlife conservation involving elephants.
help relocate elephants in Kelantan. Abied said his family only allowed him to be At six years old, she and her elder sister were
“I have only been involved in humanitarian involved behind the scenes to create awareness working at a restaurant after they were
Abdullah, who is better known as Abied, told aid previously, such as helping flood victims in on the importance of taking care of the abandoned by their father.
theSun he wants to help raise the money and Kelantan and in Puchong and Shah Alam in environment.
work together with the Wildlife Department Selangor earlier this year.” “People were nice to me, maybe because I
(Perhilitan) to assist in their Save Kelantan Another young activist, 13-year-old Munirah was a child. I used to think warm water (air
project. The Standard Three pupil is also involved in Daniella from Klang is an active volunteer with suam) was ice water because I did not speak
distributing food every morning to the homeless Kembara Kitchen who joined social activist Bahasa Melayu well. But the customers never
“The objective of the project is to raise about in his housing area. William Cheah and Kembara ND Divers in their scolded me and just accepted the wrong drink. I
work in Sabah. didn’t know I was wrong until I started going to
“I managed to collect some funds to be restaurants with my adopted family.”
Munirah, better known as Irah, is in Form
One and she helps fellow students at Sekolah After she was adopted in 2019, her life turned
Kita, a community school set up to help stateless for the better and Irah has been an active
and undocumented children in Sabah, with volunteer with Kembara Kitchen, helping those
in need, especially women and children.

TROPIC EXOTIC ... Sabahan Malacca to clinch
trader Shamsul Shamsudin RM1b investment
showing the mango-like ‘Buah
Bambangan’ at his stall in MALACCA: Malacca is set to secure an
Simpang Taman Damai Layang- investment worth more than RM1 billion for
Layangan, Labuan. The fruits are the construction of the nation’s second
delivered from Sipitang and are biggest data centre in Ayer Keroh this year,
sold at about RM10 per said state Investment, Industry, Entrepreneur
kilogramme. – BERNAMAPIX Development and Cooperatives senior
executive councillor Datuk Seri Ab
Rauf Yusoh.

Speaking at the Malacca state assembly
yesterday, he said an investor from China is
interested in constructing the facility in
the state.

“Insya-Allah (God willing), we pray that
this investment will be realised this year,” he
said in reply to a supplementary question
from Datuk Khaidhirah Abu Zahar (BN-Rim),
who enquired on investments in digital
development in the state.

When met outside the assembly hall, Ab
Rauf said the data centre would be
constructed on an 8ha location in Ayer Keroh,
but declined to reveal details.

“This data centre will be the second largest
after the one in Cyberjaya, as Malacca is
strategically located between Cyberjaya and
Johor and has an undersea cable connection
in Pengkalan Balak,” he said.

Earlier, in reply to a question from Zahari
Abd Kalil (BN-Durian Tunggal) on the state’s
focus areas for investments this year, Ab Rauf
said the investments are expected to be more
focused on three sectors, namely
manufacturing, construction and services.
– Bernama

Gender stereotypes could cause manpower shortage Groceries boon
for Labuan B40
Meanwhile, Sisters in Islam advocacy, legal misogyny continues. These contribute to the continuance of misogyny would lead to sexual
and research unit manager Adam Idris said loss of potential income, ideas and inventions harassment or worse.” LABUAN: The Jualan Rakyat
misogyny and sexism are dangerous as that may assist society to advance to the MyGrocer@Wilayah 2022 programme will
they fuel discrimination and violence next level. He said women were also often bring huge benefits to some 19,000
towards women. He said it was From “By assigning gender stereotypes disrespected in Parliament, where some male households from the lower-income (B40)
MPs have made snide remarks and comments group here.
concerning that the nation seems to be front and roles, there would also be issues of against female colleagues.
leaning towards becoming a fully page shortage of manpower. Certain They will have the opportunity to purchase
“There is also low female representation in essential items, including chicken and eggs,
misogynistic and sexist country. professional fields such as researchers, politics, with women making up less than 30% for six months starting yesterday at subsidised
Patriarchal standards also negatively corporate board members and even of the legislature. In the 14th general election, prices.
affect everyone, not just women. politicians fall short with the number of only 11% of candidates were women. It is hard
“Misogyny affects the socio-economics of a women because of the practice of hiring one to have a larger female representation in The initiative, involving an allocation of
society. For example, there are going to be particular gender over another. Safety and Parliament if (the percentage of ) women RM399,000, is a collaboration between the
missed opportunities and potential talents if security would also be affected as the candidates are very low,” he said. Federal Territories Ministry, Labuan Corp,
Kuala Lumpur City Hall and Yayasan Wilayah
MP laments ‘mockery of Parliament’ Persekutuan.

PETALING JAYA: Batu Kawan member of speaker didn’t have the guts to make him her to leave the Dewan. Labuan Corp chairman Senator Datuk
Parliament Kasthuri Patto hit out at Dewan apologise and retract it. Rashid said: “My ruling is ... number one is Bashir Alias said the programme was to allow
Rakyat deputy speaker Datuk Rashid Hasnon the B40 group to purchase necessities at prices
for “not having the guts” to reprimand an “Even though Pasir Salak’s mic was when he (Tajuddin) remarked that DAP lower than the government-set ceiling prices.
Umno MP who uttered profanities in the lower switched off, nine MPs (including one from women (are rude and indecent), I already gave
house. the government) heard and saw him use the a warning. “Each eligible family will be given coupons
P-word in the Dewan Rakyat at least three to purchase eggs and chicken at 18 located
She said Rashid Hasnon made “a mockery times in his moment of anger. “Second, regarding the remark, I will only stalls and chicken traders at UTC Pasar Sentral.
of our Parliament” by ejecting her but allowing mention the word with the letter P. There is no
Pasir Salak MP Datuk Seri Tajuddin Abdul “He denied using it, which is an outright lie. mention in the Hansard. I have consulted with “The government is concerned about the
Rahman to remain. Going after him is like political assassination,” the legal adviser. When I ordered Pasir Salak uncertainty of prices of essential goods faced
she said in a series of tweets. (Tajuddin) to get out, Pasir Salak automatically by the people. The programme is aimed at
“This is a grave precedent set by the deputy got two days’ (suspension), including the day reducing their financial burden,” he said
speaker. The Pasir Salak MP (who) used foul Rashid had ruled that Tajuddin’s alleged of the incident. This is my ruling.” yesterday.
language in the House walked scot-free with use of expletives was not recorded in the
no apology or remorse because the deputy Hansard, prompting a reaction from Kasthuri, Kasthuri later tweeted that her suspension The coupons can be used to purchase
who argued with the Speaker before he asked was only for a day. – by Shivani Supramani chicken with a RM3 discount per bird and
savings of 50 sen for every 10 eggs. – Bernama

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Ensuring cleanliness at food outlets

█ BY MUHAMMAD YUSRY o Local councils step up health inspections at the fourth time, the licence will be failure to maintain the grease trap
[email protected] eateries to keep operators on their toes revoked,” he said. inside eateries.
PETALING JAYA: In ensuring the
public’s safety and health when to a premises. not wear clean aprons and headgear “The percentage of premises that “Our enforcement team raided
consuming food at eateries, local “Unclean outlets will be closed if it while serving customers and get grades A and B increase every various locations in Kuala Lumpur.
councils are playing their roles by preparing food. year. Meanwhile, the number of Operators caught repeating an
closely monitoring food operators’ scores 50% and below what is outlets ordered to close due to offence have had their premises
premises. expected,” he said. “Some of them are not unhygienic conditions is also closed for up to 14 days,” said the
vaccinated against typhoid fever declining. spokesman.
Kajang Municipal Council As of June, a total of 328 and other diseases as directed by
corporate planning and public compounds were issued to owners the council.” “To ensure the safety of public City Hall is also carrying out
relations director Kamarul Izlan because their premises were not in health, the council will constantly health education for operators on the
Sulaiman said unclean food good condition and clean at all Kamarul Izlan said if an owner monitor and act against any party need to maintain cleanliness of their
premises are a public health hazard times. repeats the same offence and does that violates the rules and premises.
as customers risk getting food not follow the council’s instructions, regulations.
poisoning, typhoid fever and For instance, it was found that the premises will be ordered to “The levels of hygiene at
cholera. food waste was haphazardly close. “The council will not restaurants fluctuate, depending on
dumped, and garbage was carelessly compromise, especially on matters how the management handles
“The council’s food safety and thrown into nearby drains as well as “For the first offence, the involving the health of the cleanliness issues.
general health control unit has an on pedestrian areas near the premises would be closed for five community.”
important role to play – to carry out premises. days, while for the second offence, it “To add to the problem, a higher
scheduled checks. would be closed for seven days. For A Kuala Lumpur City Hall customer volume during peak hours
“The operators also didn’t take the third offence, it will be required spokesman said it conducts routine makes it difficult to keep premises
“Routine inspections are also pest control measures against to close for 14 days. If it happens for inspections of eateries under its clean at such times. We hope that all
carried out to ascertain and verify the rodents, flies or insects. Their staff did jurisdiction. food operators will play their part to
grade of hygiene that has been given ensure handlers obey the rules and
A total of 3,217 summonses had regulations set by the Environment
been issued to premises owners as of and Health Department.”
June. The most serious offence was

School band all set to drum up patriotism ERL to increase service frequency

PUTRAJAYA: A 38-member brass patriotism,” he said. were very excited when they learned KUALA LUMPUR: Express Rail every 10 minutes during weekday
band from Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) The band, comprising 20 boys and they would be performing at the Link Sdn Bhd (ERL), which operates peak hours (six services running
Putrajaya Presint 11 (1) will perform event. KLIA Ekspres and KLIA Transit, is every hour).
patriotic songs during the Berjalan 18 girls, will perform in front of increasing its train service
Teguh Bersama programme here on Menara Tulus while participants of The programme is held in frequency from Aug 1 to cater to the “Off-peak frequency will be
Saturday. the programme walk past the area. conjunction with the launch of the increase in ridership. increased from every 30 minutes to
2022 National Month and “Fly the every 20 minutes (three services
SK Putrajaya Presint 11 (1) teacher “This is a challenge as it would be Jalur Gemilang” campaign. ERL said yesterday as the first every hour),” read the statement.
Muhammad Akmal Mohd Yusuf said our first time performing at such a big step towards full services, the KLIA
the school brass band will feature event. We train every evening so that About 10,000 participants, Ekspres and KLIA Transit would The peak hours are from 7am
patriotic songs such as Inilah Barisan we can give our best performance,” including the country’s leaders, are continue to be operated as a until 9am and 5pm until 7pm,
Kita and Jalur Gemilang. said Muhammad Akmal, who is also expected to join the programme that combined service. Monday to Friday.
the school brass band coordinator. carries the message of unity and
“These patriotic songs would togetherness of Malaysians as “The revised schedule will see ERL said there would be no
certainly evoke the spirit of The school’s headmistress, Keluarga Malaysia. – Bernama the combined service frequency changes to the airport transfer fare
Rohana Abdul Manaf, said the pupils improving from every 15 minutes to on the combined service.
– Bernama

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KUALA LUMPUR: Social media Major power outage Woman,
platforms yesterday were flooded draws ire of public boyfriend
with complaints from the public remanded over
regarding a major power outage oTNB responds quickly, restores supply the Pusat Bandar Puchong death of baby
in the peninsula that affected to most areas within 40 minutes LRT station.
parts of the Klang Valley and areas LUMUT: A woman and her
in other states. account user “Beardr888ps”, who situation temporarily affected “As a result of this problem, the boyfriend were remanded for
asked for an explanation and traffic lights and closed-circuit trains moved more slowly and seven days from Tuesday to
The outage started at 12.39pm remedial action from TNB. television camera (CCTV) services stopped for a long time at assist in the investigation into
but Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) “@Tenaga_Nasional what in several areas in the capital, the platform. the death of an eight-month-
was quick to respond, restoring happened? Why are power including Jalan Tuanku Abdul old baby boy, who is believed
supply to most areas within 40 outages happening more often? Rahman, Jalan Bukit Bintang and “Affected passengers have to have been abused.
minutes, except to certain parts We need answers … Who will pay Jalan Sultan Ismail. been offered a free one-way travel
in the Klang Valley that were if the items in my fridge go bad? I coupon, which needs to be Perak police chief Datuk
affected, Bernama reported. want a discount code for my next The spokesman added that redeemed at the customer service Mior Faridalathrash Wahid
bill please!” he said on Twitter. traffic personnel were mobilised counter,” he said, adding that said the remand order against
The disruption was caused by But despite the tension, there to control and monitor vehicle services were fully restored at the woman and her boyfriend,
damage to equipment at the were also netizens who gave light flow following the disruption. 1.35pm. both aged 30, was to facilitate
North Yong Peng main intake reactions by comparing the investigations.
substation in Johor. unexpected situation with the Rapid Rail Sdn Bhd also said According to Malaysia
celebration of “Earth Hour”, in the disruption affected rail Airports, services at the KL “The man was arrested in
Social media users expressed addition to relating it to a services in the Klang Valley, International Airport (KLIA) Sungai Siput. The woman, who
frustration about the situation, Hollywood movie. particularly the Ampang-Sri were also affected, involving the is a private nurse, and her
leading to the #Blackout trending Meanwhile, a Kuala Lumpur Petaling Light Rail Transit (LRT) main terminal building. husband divorced six months
on Twitter. City Hall spokesman said the line at approximately 12.48pm, ago,” he said at the Pulau
involving 11 stations from the “We are sorry that the KLIA Pangkor police station
Among the complainants were Bandar Tun Razak LRT station to main terminal building is yesterday.
social media users in Seremban, currently experiencing a power
Kuantan, Sungai Petani and supply interruption. According to him, there
Kajang. were old and new injuries on
“Our engineering team is the baby’s body and
A Twitter user using the “pixel- communicating closely with TNB investigations were still
purr” account was among those to resolve the issue,” it said. ongoing, Bernama reported.
who expressed confusion at the
sudden development. On Tuesday, Sungai Siput
police chief Supt Mohd
“Hello @Tenaga_Nasional Khaizam Ahmad Shahabudin
what’s up? Suddenly there is a said police received
power outage? I hear major areas information regarding the
in Kuala Lumpur, Petaling Jaya baby’s death at about 7.15am
and Puchong also have power on Monday.
outage.“
“The baby died on the way
The situation also frustrated to Sungai Siput Hospital.”

Assemblyman gets 13 years, rotan for raping maid Driver cleared
of drug
IPOH: Tronoh assemblyman Paul 376(1) of the Penal Code, provides a Rasdi, who worked together with Yong has been granted a trafficking
Yong Choo Kiong was sentenced to 13 jail term of up to 20 years and deputy public prosecutors Liyana stay of execution pending charges
years’ jail and two strokes of the cane whipping, Bernama reported. Zawani Mohd Radzi and Mohd Fitri an appeal. – BERNAMAPIX
by the High Court yesterday after he Sadarudin. Indonesian embassy in Kuala GEORGE TOWN: A personal
was found guilty of raping his maid The prosecution team was led by Lumpur, Junjungan Sigalingging, said driver was acquitted and
in 2019. Perak prosecution director Azlina Meanwhile, the secretary of the he was satisfied with the court discharged by the High Court
decision yesterday, which he yesterday on a charge of
Judge Datuk Abdul Wahab described as fair. trafficking 47kg of ganja five
Mohamed sentenced Yong after years ago.
finding that the defence had failed to
raise reasonable doubt at the end of Judge Mohd Radzi Abdul
its case. Hamid made the decision after
finding the prosecution had
However, the court allowed Yong’s failed to establish a prima facie
application for a stay of execution, case against the accused.
pending appeal.
Nur Azimuddin Md Noor,
The court allowed Yong bail of 42, was charged with
RM30,000 in one surety and ordered trafficking 47,766g of ganja at
him to surrender his passport. the basement car park of Vanda
Business Park in Jalan Sungai
In his judgment, Abdul Wahab Dua at about 11.30pm on Feb
said a heavy deterrent punishment 3, 2017.
should be imposed on Yong so as to
serve as a lesson to him and others. Nur Azimuddin,
represented by lawyers Abd
“As an employer, he should have Rahim Mohamed and R. Dev
been the one who provided Chander, was charged under
protection to the maid, not the one Section 39B(1)(a) of the
who succumbed to sexual lust to Dangerous Drugs Act 1952
commit such a crime.” which is punishable by death.

On March 31, the defence, led by In his judgement, Mohd
lawyer Datuk Rajpal Singh and Salim Radzi said the prosecution
Bashir, closed their case after calling failed to prove the elements of
three witnesses, namely Yong, 52, his care, control and knowledge of
wife Too Choon Looi, 46, and the the accused’s alleged
maid’s uncle Muhammad Rusdi, 51. possession of drugs.

Yong was accused of raping the The court also found
23-year-old maid in a room on the contradictions in the
first floor of his house in Meru Desa testimonies given by the key
Park between 8.15pm and 9.15pm on witnesses. – Bernama
July 7, 2019.

The charge, framed under Section

Prisons Dept to cooperate with police on probe over death of inmate

KLUANG: The Prisons Department anyone found guilty of the crime and we have to follow the law and take “We must wait for the
will fully cooperate with the police not complying with procedures, said court action or at the very least, take investigation by the police,” he said
investigation into the death of a Prisons deputy commissioner- disciplinary action. after officiating at an event at Dewan
Kluang prison inmate on June 28. general Datuk Abdul Aziz Abd Razak. Sri Siantan in Kluang Prison
“However, so long as it is not yesterday. – Bernama
Stern action will be taken against “If a protocol violation occurred, proven, we can’t take action.

31,000 online crime cases recorded in last 18 months

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 31,169 “Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) prosecution in court. is working with the Malaysian fraud would be blacklisted, it said.
online crime cases were recorded and financial institutions have “Furthermore, efforts to increase Communications and Multimedia The ministry added that banking
from 2021 until June 30 this year, collaborated with various Commission and telco companies
said the Finance Ministry. enforcement agencies such as public awareness about financial to improve the security of institutions are adopting high
police, the Malaysian Anti- fraud have been given a boost via a communication and multimedia standards and security systems to
It said based on statistics Corruption Commission, Domestic series of online awareness talks, channels to prevent the protect customers’ accounts.
provided by police, the crimes Trade and Consumer Affairs using media channels and social dissemination of false messages and
included online purchase fraud, Ministry, Companies Commission media sites,” the ministry said in a the spread of malware by The government, through BNM,
non-existent loans, African Scams of Malaysia and the Securities written reply to a question from syndicates. is also continuously strengthening
or love scams, Macau Scams, Commission, including in Chong Chieng Jen (DAP-Stampin) banking security guidelines and
investment, business e-mail monitoring, investigation and in the Dewan Rakyat yesterday. In addition, phone numbers and policies that financial institutions
compromises and SMS scams. mobile devices involved in financial must adhere to, the Finance
The Finance Ministry said BNM Ministry added. – Bernama

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Powerful quake rocks Philippines

o Four killed and one more in another province, Strong aftershocks were expected, Abra vice-governor Joy Bernos told DZMM radio station the quake
60 injured, strong Interior Secretary Benjamin Abalos state seismology agency director posted photos of the damaged Abra was strongly felt there and lasted
aftershocks expected told a news conference. Renato Solidum told DZRH radio hospital on her Facebook page, about 30 seconds.
station. which showed a gaping hole in its
MANILA: A powerful 7.1 magnitude Sixty others were injured. facade. “I thought my house would fall,”
earthquake struck the northern The quake struck 11km southeast “The focus of attention is on Abra said Singson.
Philippine island of Luzon yesterday, of the town of Dolores at a depth of and nearby provinces. This is a major Other photos showed hospital
killing four people, damaging 10km, according to US Geological earthquake.” beds, including one with a patient, “We are trying to reach people to
buildings and sending strong tremors Survey data. being wheeled across a road and help them. Right now, there are
through the capital. “Despite the sad reports about the Abalos said 173 buildings were evacuated hospital staff. aftershocks, so we are outside our
damage caused by the earthquake, damaged and 58 landslides reported, home.”
Two people were killed in Benguet we are assuring quick response to with 44 of the 60 injured in Abra Abra, home to nearly 250,000
province, one in Abra province and those in need and affected by this province. people, is a landlocked province in The quake was also felt in Manila,
calamity,” said President Ferdinand the northern Philippines. where several buildings were
Marcos Jr on Facebook. A hospital in Abra province was evacuated, with some people forced
The quake hit close to the Marcos evacuated after the building partially Its deep valleys and sloping hills to flee from the 30th floor of one
family’s political stronghold. collapsed but there were no are enclosed by rugged mountains. building, and the city’s metro rail
casualties reported there, officials systems were halted during rush
said. Eric Singson, a congressman in hour. – Reuters
Ilocos Sur province, also in the north,

S’pore extends stay of former Sri Lanka president Beachgoers warned
over biting dolphin
SINGAPORE: The city-state has permitted Authority in Singapore did not respond to a political or other stance on this,” said Sri
former Sri Lankan president Gotabaya request for confirmation on the extension Lankan government spokesperson Bandula TOKYO: Beachgoers in the Japanese region of
Rajapaksa to stay for an additional 14 days, of stay. Gunwardena on Tuesday. Fukui have been warned to stay away from a
two sources familiar with the matter told displeased dolphin that is said to have bitten
Reuters yesterday. Rajapaksa landed in Singapore on July 14, Six-time prime minister Ranil swimmers, with officials urging visitors to
a day after fleeing his crisis-ridden country via Wickremesinghe took over as president “watch from afar”.
A short-term visit pass issued when Maldives and following a popular uprising following a victory in a parliamentary vote
Rajapaksa arrived on a private visit two weeks that forced him to resign as president. after Rajapaksa fled the country and resigned. Beach attendants at the seafront in the
ago has been extended, said two separate central region yesterday set up a device that
sources in Colombo and Singapore. At the time, the Singapore government News channel Newsfirst tweeted yesterday emits ultrasonic frequencies in a bid to repel the
said he had not been granted asylum, and was that Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court extended a cantankerous creature, the city said.
Rajapaksa is now able to stay in Singapore in the country on a private visit. travel ban on ex-premier Mahinda Rajapaksa
until Aug 11. and former finance minister Basil Rajapaksa, A sign has been put up warning dolphin fans
“It is my belief he may eventually consider brothers of the ex-president, to Aug 2. – Reuters not to touch the animal.
The Immigration and Checkpoints returning to Sri Lanka but there is no definite
Local media said at least 10 incidents
involving dolphin bites have been recorded by
attendants at the beach since it officially opened
for the summer on July 9.

A local official said Fukui’s fire department
has been called over two incidents, both
involving men in their 40s who were swimming
near the local beach.

Injuries have been minor so far, but local
authorities have warned of “potentially severe
wounds”.

“Dolphins tend to be considered cute, but if
you approach wild dolphins carelessly, you
might get bitten and injured,” tweeted Fukui
prefectural police.

“If you spot any, don’t go near them,” said the
police, citing the case of a man who was bitten
on the hand on Sunday.

The city believes the series of attacks are the
work of a single dolphin, said tourism
promotion department official Masaki Yasui.

“We encourage visitors to watch the dolphin
from afar if they come across it.” – AFP

BRIEFS MINERS UNEARTH LARGEST
PINK DIAMOND IN 300 YEARS
THE RIGHT MOVES ... Children dressed as chess pieces performing during an event organised ahead of the 44th Chess Olympiad 2022 in the
Indian city of Chennai. – AFPPIX CANBERRA: Miners in Angola have
unearthed a rare pure pink diamond that is
Monkey caught, killed after dozens injured in Japan believed to be the largest found in 300
years, said the Australian site operator
TOKYO: Local authorities hunting a gang of On Tuesday, specially commissioned and fresh attack reports coming in, the search yesterday. A 170 carat pink diamond –
monkeys which attacked and wounded hunters shot the monkey with a tranquiliser has been intensified. dubbed The Lulo Rose – was discovered at
nearly 50 people in western Japan have gun and eventually caught it near a lake on Lulo mine in the northeast and is among the
caught and killed one of the marauding the school premises, said an official at the “Eyewitnesses describe monkeys of largest pink diamonds ever found, said
primates, an official said yesterday. local agricultural department. different sizes, and even after the capture, we Lucapa Diamond Company in a statement.
have been getting reports of new attacks,” said The Type IIa diamond, one of the rarest and
The male simian was tranquilised and After identifying it as the same animal the official, who declined to be named. purest forms of natural stones, will be sold
caught while roaming the grounds of a high responsible for one of the attacks, the monkey via international tender, likely at a dazzling
school in Yamaguchi city but it may not be the was put down. Japanese macaques are commonly seen price. The 59.6 carat Pink Star was sold at a
end of the attacks, with other monkeys feared across large parts of the country and are a pest Hong Kong auction in 2017 for US$71.2
to be still at large. It had an estimated age of four and was in some areas, eating crops and even entering million (RM318 million). It remains the most
around 50cm tall. homes. expensive diamond ever sold. – AFP
City officials have been trying for weeks to
track down the vicious gang which have made Patrols have been underway in Yamaguchi But the spate of attacks in Yamaguchi is TWO WOMEN KILLED IN
national headlines by attacking residents with since the attacks on adults and children began unusual, with some residents telling local MOROCCO FOREST FIRES
mostly mild scratches and bites. about three weeks ago. media that they are now carrying umbrellas
and sharp tools to defend themselves. – AFP RABAT: Two women died in forest fires in a
But with 49 people injured as of Tuesday region of northern Morocco that had
already been ravaged by wildfires this
month, authorities said on Tuesday. The
latest deaths, from smoke inhalation, took
to four the number of people killed in
wildfires that have hit Larache province
since mid-July. The two women “did not
respond to calls from local authorities to
evacuate homes threatened by the fires”,
authorities told AFP. On Monday, a
volunteer firefighter died and another was
injured in a forest blaze in the northern
province of Tanouate, near Fez and
Meknes. Another fatality caused by
fire occurred in Larache province in the
middle of the month. – AFP

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ANCIENT Buzz Aldrin’s
ROOTS ... Apollo 11 jacket
A member of sold for US$2.7m
a cultural group of
pre-Hispanic WASHINGTON: The jacket worn by
identity taking part US astronaut Buzz Aldrin during his
in the celebration 1969 flight to the Moon aboard
of the 697th Apollo 11 was sold at auction for
anniversary of the US$2.7 million (RM12 million) in
founding of New York on Tuesday, Sotheby’s
Tenochtitlan, announced.
capital of the Aztec
Empire or Mexicas, The white jacket, adorned with an
at Zocalo Square in American flag, Nasa initials, a patch
Mexico City. for the Apollo 11 mission and the
– AFPPIX name “E. ALDRIN”, is part of a
personal collection of items the 92-
WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden and Xi expected year-old astronaut decided to put up
Biden and China’s leader Xi Jinping to talk today for sale.
are expected to talk today, said a
source familiar with the planning, oUS says Beijing’s South China Sea debating whether to lift some tariffs “The exceptionally rare garment
amid new tensions over Taiwan and ‘provocations’ risk major incident on Chinese goods as a way to boost was chased by multiple bidders for
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. the US economy, but Kirby said a almost 10 minutes before selling to a
two leaders to talk about,” he said. of succession to the presidency and decision was not expected ahead of BRIEFSbidder on the phone,” said Sotheby’s
White House national security Under its one-China policy, the as such, her overseas travel was a the call. in a statement.
spokesman John Kirby told matter of US national security.
reporters on Tuesday that managing United States does not have official The prospect of Pelosi’s trip is “After deep consideration, the
economic competition between the diplomatic relations with Taiwan, But only she could make only one in a long list of time felt right to share these items
two countries would also be a focus but is bound by US law to provide decisions about her travel. disagreements plaguing frayed with the world, which for many are
of the call. the island with the means to defend US-China relations. symbols of a historical moment, but
itself. “Bellicosity” in rhetoric from for me have always remained
It will be the fifth call between the China over the possible trip only Earlier on Tuesday, senior US personal mementos of a life
leaders, and comes as China has The White House has been quick escalates tensions, said Kirby. officials accused China of increased dedicated to science and
delivered heightened warnings to to reiterate that stance has not “provocations” against rival exploration,” said Aldrin, the last
the Biden administration about a changed despite speculation over a “We find that unhelpful and territorial claimants in the South living member of Apollo 11’s
possible visit by US House Speaker possible trip by Pelosi. certainly not in the least bit China Sea and said “aggressive and three-member flight crew, in a
Nancy Pelosi to democratically necessary given the situation.” irresponsible behaviour” by statement last week.
governed Taiwan, which Beijing Kirby said that Pelosi is in the line Chinese ships and aircraft meant it
claims as its territory. The administration has been was only a matter of time before a Aldrin said the jacket was
major incident or accident. separate from the spacesuit he wore
“Everything from the tensions – Reuters while walking on the moon with
over Taiwan, to the war in Ukraine, fellow astronaut Neil Armstrong, but
as well as how we better manage that he wore it while flying to and
competition between our two from the Moon.
nations, certainly in the economic
sphere,” Kirby said of the topics to be “I wore this Inflight Coverall
discussed. Jacket in the Command Module
Columbia, on our historic journey to
“This is a call that has been the Moon and back home again
scheduled for a long time and during the Apollo 11 mission.”
there’s already a pretty robust
agenda of things for these The suits worn on the Moon by
Aldrin and Armstrong are part of the
Tunisia president wins unchecked power National Air and Space Museum’s
collections in Washington.– AFP
TUNIS: Tunisia has approved a new Tunisia”, based on preliminary Rights groups have warned the against unnamed foes he describes
constitution granting unchecked results, with 94.6% of valid ballots draft gives vast, unchecked powers as “germs”, “snakes” and “traitors”. TRUMP HINTS AT
powers to the office of President Kais voting “yes”, on 30.5% turnout. to the presidency, allows Kais to WHITE HOUSE RUN
Saied, the electoral board said, after appoint a government without On Monday, the former law
a poorly attended referendum in Monday’s vote came a year to the parliamentary approval and makes professor promised to hold to account WASHINGTON: Donald Trump
which voters overwhelmingly day after the president sacked the him virtually impossible to remove “all those who have committed crimes returned to the US capital on
backed the document. government and suspended from office. against the country”. Tuesday for the first time since
parliament in a dramatic blow to the leaving the White House 18
Opposition politicians accused only democracy to have emerged International Commission of As well as remaking the political months ago, delivering a fiery
the electoral board controlled by Kais from the 2011 Arab Spring uprisings. Jurists regional director Said system, Monday’s vote was seen as a speech sprinkled with strong
of “fraud” and said his referendum, Benarbia said the new constitution gauge of Kais’ personal popularity, hints he may run for president
held Monday, had failed. For some Tunisians, his moves would “give the president almost all almost three years since the political again in 2024. The 76-year-old
sparked fears of a return to powers and dismantle any check on outsider won by a landslide in Trump stopped short of
On Tuesday evening, electoral autocracy, but they were welcomed his rule”. Tunisia’s first democratic direct declaring his candidacy, but laid
commission head Farouk Bouasker by others, fed up with high inflation presidential election. out what he believed should be
told journalists the body “announces and unemployment, political Kais, 64, has repeatedly the priorities for the “next
the acceptance of the new draft corruption and a system they felt threatened his enemies in recent The country is now set to hold Republican president”. “I always
constitution for the Republic of had brought few improvements. months, issuing video diatribes elections to the neutered parliament say I ran the first time and I won,
in December. – AFP then I ran a second time and I
did much better,” he said. “We
New York asks WHO to rename monkeypox may just have to do it again. We
have to straighten out our
WASHINGTON: New York City messaging around the ‘monkeypox’ terminology like (monkeypox) is outbreak may reignite these country. I look forward to laying
asked the World Health virus can have on already vulnerable rooted for communities of colour”. traumatic feelings of racism and out many more details in the
Organisation (WHO) on Tuesday to communities,” said New York City stigma, particularly for black people weeks and months to come,” he
rename the monkeypox virus to public health commissioner Ashwin He pointed to the fact that and other people of colour, and it is said in a 90-minute address at
avoid stigmatising patients who Vasan in a letter to WHO chief monkeypox did not actually possible that they may avoid the conservative America First
might then hold off on seeking care. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus originate in primates, as the name engaging in vital health care services Policy Institute. – AFP
dated Tuesday. might suggest, and recalled the because of it.”
New York has seen more cases of negative effects of misinformation RUSSIA TO QUIT SPACE
the disease, which WHO declared a WHO had floated the idea of during the early days of the HIV Anyone is susceptible to STATION‘AFTER 2024’
global health emergency over the changing the name of the virus, epidemic and the racism faced by contracting monkeypox, which has
weekend, than any other city in the which is related to the eradicated Asian communities that was long been endemic in Central and MOSCOW: Russia said on
United States, with 1,092 infections smallpox virus, during a press exacerbated by former president Western Africa, but so far its spread Tuesday it was leaving the
detected so far. conference last month, a proposal Donald Trump calling Covid-19 the in Europe and the United States has International Space Station
Vasan mentioned in his letter. “China virus”. been mostly concentrated among “after 2024” amid tensions with
“We have a growing concern for men who have sex with other men. the West, in a move analysts
the potentially devastating and Vasan referenced the “painful “Continuing to use the term – AFP warned could lead to a halt of
stigmatising effects that the and racist history within which ‘monkeypox’ to describe the current Russian-crewed flights. “Of
course, we will fulfil all our
obligations to our partners, but
the decision to leave this station
after 2024 has been made,” Yury
Borisov, the new head of Russian
space agency Roscosmos, told
President Vladimir Putin,
according to a Kremlin account
of their meeting. “I think that by
this time we will start putting
together a Russian orbital
station,” he said, calling it the
domestic space programme’s
main “priority”. “Good,” said the
president. – AFP

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COMMENT by Collins ChongYew Keat

ASEAN has grown tremendously in all Asean needs new direction
areas ever since its inception 55 and political will
years ago. Throughout the years, it
has been riddled with growing The greater focus on Track II and III For Asean to continue being relevant, The spillover effects of integration and
challenges that took different perspectives platforms in enhancing mutual partnerships internal consolidation of strengthening the cooperation into areas of high politics will be
and shapes. and dialogues in resolving issues and conflict Asean spirit must be seen as an ongoing effort beneficial, with greater sense of integration,
management will open up a wider path of and for that to happen, the level of transparency, cohesion, and better economic
The current scenario calls for a more better people to people interaction and ties in interdependence among member states must ties and openness in trade that will spur
inclusive and deeper understanding and the future. be further enhanced and preserved to reduce economic growth.
cooperation among its members, with the tensions, conflicts and rivalry.
aim towards a common framework of It is a matter of sustainability and survival Intra-regional trade must be boosted to It would certainly take more than political
understanding and vision which will benefit for Asean to carve a new set of bold agenda promote a fair share of mutual interests and will and commitment alone from member
all and provide a sense of belonging to the and transformation to achieve its targeted benefits, and to further instill the sense of states to weigh the cost benefit calculations in
grouping, with the hope that Asean can visions while charting a new way forward to interdependence and cooperation. addition to balancing the fulcrum of potential
present itself as a united and vibrant entity. further revitalise the internal integration of Intensification of support and right returns and backlash from the moves
Asena. methodologies must be applied in reducing initiated.
Each year brought different challenging disparity of socio-economic performance
scenarios for the grouping and all these It remains imperative in best presenting among member states for them to be able to Indeed, Asean is at a vital crossroads and
remained the contentious part for Asean to itself as the leading engine of growth and progress effectively and further increase in the midst of a major transition to a new role
resolve. stability under the current volatility of the economic activities and growth in the region. in the region and beyond, a reality made more
global economic and political system, while While the harmonisation and integration vital and dire in the face of the heightened
There is common understanding and expanding its scope of responsibility and of national interests of member states into the intensity of geopolitical and big power
agreement over the crucial need to strengthen radar towards a far more enriching and sphere of Asean’s interest as a whole seems to competition.
regional integration and unity beyond the mutually beneficial global reach. be a forgone conclusion, the process of
norms of formal diplomacy and works by the pooling of sovereignty and interests is the A highly integrated and interdependent
government and its agencies, albeit still Asean must be utilised and seen by all the crucial path ahead for Asean to survive in the organisation with new bold visions and strong
riddled by internal divisions and mistrusts. member states as the right platform for them wake of growing bipolarity and the external commitment might be the aspirational
to shoulder their hopes of championing tug and tussle for power. outcome for all, but will be hard to achieve
The centrepiece of Asean’s efforts and common causes of mutual benefits as well as By instilling a deeper sense of mutual and until the structural and systemic challenges
progress in building a community of regional forging shared common interests, concerns collective importance of Asean, it needs to get remain unsolved.
integration to bring benefits of shared and fears in enabling greater in-depth the incentivisation and pulling factor for
economic development and greater measures and policies to be charted. member states to commit and reduce With greater focus and efforts in promoting
economic participation and integration has redundancies and fears of backlash from collective trust and interdependence and
been hijacked by external pressures and the Asean is banked on and seen as the crucial external powers that they have depended reducing the grip and influence by external
impact it caused to individual member states. balancing role and avenue in the intensifying upon for decades. powers, greater openings can be initiated.
geopolitical and geostrategic tensions, with Cooperation in the field of low politics,
Asean was formed on the basis of strong growing responsibilities and burden against including sports, education, environment The promotion of more confidence
foundation and belief in the models of the backdrop of new regional and global protection, awareness and other areas of building measures in tackling distrusts,
consensus, mutual trust and respect, and also realities. easier collaborative exchanges, will create mistrusts and mutual suspicions, and the
the spirit of dialogue and understanding in ripple effects in further integrating collective creation of more mutually beneficial policies
resolving issues and as a way of life. In setting forth the future direction of understanding and efforts towards regional will help to ease the path with more shared
Asean and seeing the pressing need to find trust, confidence and understanding. responsibilities.
Despite that, it was primarily formed from the cohesive unifying factor, internal Subsequently, value-based approaches
the common fear of communism and its mechanisms in facing the volatility of global and platforms will be made accessible and The future of Asean rests upon the wisdom
domino effects. uncertainties, prevailing national interests easier for an inclusive method of providing and foresight of current and future
and mutual distrusts are to be recognised and the means and incentives for the Asean policymakers to continue the drive towards
More decisive and comprehensive steps worked on. community in all member states to play a modernity, change and relevance by charting
are crucial in narrowing the gap in economic greater part in regional progress. the way forward with new ideas based on new
aspects and also widening the base of intra The Asean Community vision, while While government-to-government realities, taking into account glimpses of the
Asean trade to further spur growth and consisting of visionary solidarity and regional relations have been encouraging, further past without compromising on the core values,
development, seen as crucial in raising the integration values and objectives, is facing a measures are crucial to enhance people-to- pillars and visions that matter to Asean.
standard of living across the region. challenging and treacherous path ahead, with people relations in order to increase the sense
numerous structural and deep-lying thorny of Asean spirit and togetherness among the It is high time for stakeholders and the
With fragmented and diverse governance issues and divides yet to be resolved. populace. masses to rise to the occasion of transforming
models, the mission to improve the Further focus should be directed towards Asean and ensuring its role and relevance will
foundation for democratic institutions and The three pillars of strength to be achieved, the strengthening of Track II diplomacy in continue to be at the centre stage of
framework will face challenges, and test the the political, economic and socio-cultural bolstering understanding, tolerance, peacemaking and conflict prevention.
ultimate model of Asean of non-infringement aspects, have their own challenges to be met. acceptance and awareness among non-
and centrality in state affairs. governmental entities and parties. In further uplifting the pillar of peace and
Openness, cultivation of shared interests stability, and the continued preservation of
The general agenda of common benefits in and harmony, transparency, greater regional resilience, Asean needs new
adhering to the common principles of peace, interdependence, and intensification of directions and mechanisms that will only be
harmony, mutual respect, and the confidence and trust are some of the major made possible from a new bold perspective
establishment of more transparency and strategies that must be implemented to chart and admission of its current weaknesses and
understanding to reduce misconceptions and the path ahead for Asean and to further barriers.
misperceptions have all been the common bolster the solidarity within the policymakers
aim, albeit with differing agenda. and states. Comments: [email protected]

The increasing roles of non-state actors
and other stakeholders remain vital to bridge
the gap between the official status quo of the
government’s duties and policymaking
apparatus with the reality on the ground.

Greater participation of more parties
involved is crucial towards creating more
dynamic socio-cultural and economic
aspects of enhancement in the region.

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RUKUN NEGARA: THE PRINCIPLES THE OBJECTIVES

BELIEF LOYALTY TO KING TO achieve greater unity TO maintain a TO create a just society in which
IN GOD AND COUNTRY among Malaysians democratic way of life the wealth of the nation shall be equitably shared

THE SUPREMACY OF THE RULE COURTESY AND TO ensure a liberal approach to her rich TO build a progressive society which shall be
THE CONSTITUTION OF LAW MORALITY and diverse cultural traditions oriented to modern science and technology

The vaping epidemic of children is stoppable
TWO wrongs cannot make a right.
Our generation created a society publicly that they would only vote for the “It is better to Malaysian Health Coalition of medical using e-cigarettes.
of smoking and vaping, and then Bill if it was amended further while not even try it specialists, health experts, civic societies, New vapers addicted to nicotine are
spent billions of ringgit on others are adopting a “wait-and-see” than to endure parents and teachers, who have been
tobacco-related diseases. attitude or are abstaining from voting. the ramifications pleading with MPs to use their political younger children who have never
of either quitting will to support the Bill. smoked cigarettes before.
Children suffer due to the negligence After various discussions with smoking or
of our past and present eras, and we stakeholders, there is now a concession dying. Smoking offers zero health benefits At least 600,000 children between the
cannot pretend we have nothing to do in the Bill to propose the ban for children but is the main contributor to nearly ages of 11 and 18 have taken up vaping.
with it. born in 2007 instead of 2005 as initially – Christy Turlington 30,000 tobacco-related deaths every year.
proposed, to provide more time to When the vaping epidemic hits it will
We owe it to the next generation to consolidate community education, Smoking is a well-documented risk be unstoppable.
give them cleaner air to breathe. implementation and enforcement. factor for hypertension, lung disease,
cardiovascular disease, cancer and None of this will magically disappear
From 1982 to the 1990s, Malaysia’s If the Bill is passed, Malaysia will be diabetes, and is the leading cause of unless we do something about it.
advertising for smoking was the highest the first country in the world to chronic diseases and deaths worldwide.
in the world. announce a decisive pathway toward The next generation should not look
legislation. Malaysia has the largest vaping at the no-smoking policy as a law
The advertisements overtly market in the Southeast Asian region. enforcement issue on individual choice,
indoctrinated smoking into our society, This is not about the Health Ministry but as a health hazard.
and politicians offered a fertile alone. Constitutional implementation is The vape industry is estimated to be
environment for tobacco companies to only the beginning of a long road to worth RM2.3 billion, with 330 Indeed, there is still a lot more that
test new smoking marketing strategies in curbing smoking on the ground. manufacturers and importers, and 3,000 needs to be done. It is for society as a
Malaysia. For nearly 12 years a Tobacco retail shops employing around 15,000 whole, the government and health
Bill was in the making. Those who lament the economic people. experts to make this work.
consequences of the Tobacco Bill should
Finally, the Tobacco and Smoking consider that the treatment of tobacco- There are now 4.9 million current Parents and teachers can do much
Control Bill targeted at a smoke-free related diseases causes a dent as deep as smokers and millions of others who are more to protect children from exposure
future generation is to be tabled next RM132.7 million per year. prone to cancer due to second-hand to second-hand smoke.
week by the Health Ministry. smoke exposure.
This money could be better spent As a committed society, we will
The plan is a long-term phasing out of treating unpreventable cancers with Victims include their children who are resolve many issues as we go along for
nicotine for the next 20 years to include a unknown causes. involuntarily inhaling smoke. the sake of the children.
“generational endgame” targeted initially
at children born in 2005 onwards, and “If this situation is left unchecked, the The new epidemic of vaping or other As of right now, all the Bill needs is for
those yet to be born. government would have to bear e-cigarettes still has its known and parliamentarians to genuinely attempt to
treatment costs of about RM8 billion to unknown potential risks. start the process and make all the wrongs
For everyone else, they will still be treat health problems linked to smoking,” right again.
able to smoke and vape at permitted said Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin. According to the National Health and
locations. Morbidity Survey 2019, about 1.12 Comments: [email protected]
In the last few weeks, chilly facts and million people in this country are now
Some opposition leaders have said figures have been pushed by the

Providing the right support for learners in reopening of schools

COMMENT Progression Tests Without solid foundational skills, home during the pandemic and ask them to
by Ben Schmidt Cambridge Progression Tests are designed to children are unlikely to acquire the share how they felt. Reflect with them on
help minimise uneasiness when sitting for tests. required skills needed to thrive in whether any techniques seemed to work more
AS the Covid-19 dust settles, society is now increasingly demanding industries. effectively and why this may be.
facing even more significant challenges such as They are taken in a classroom environment Health and Morbidity Survey.
inflation and the loss of livelihood. and are part of the regular teaching and At Cambridge International, prioritising Chuah Chung Peng, a parent from Austin
learning process. well-being in a time of disruption and transition Heights International School, elaborated: “The
Another area that brings much is vital. transition from digital learning to physical
apprehension is the reintegration and They provide schools with valuable student Throughout the pandemic Cambridge has classes has been smooth for my child. During
educational development of our younger performance data while assisting them in provided schools with support to promote open the pandemic, I paid a lot of attention to my
generation after nearly two years of remote preparing for the more formal Checkpoint and supportive conversations around mental child’s learning. I often listened attentively to
learning. Tests. health issues, but what can parents do at home the online classes and was perceptive towards
Checkpoint Tests to support their child on this journey back to her actions, as children have their own unique
Just recently, a report by the World Bank, The Checkpoint Test, a summative assessment normality? language. As parents, it is vital to communicate
Unesco, Unicef, the UK government foreign marked by Cambridge, is done more formally to Acknowledge – That these times are with our children as it allows us to better
commonwealth and development office, produce comprehensive diagnostic reports of a unprecedented can be helpful in making sure understand their problems, personal issues,
USAID and the Bill and Melinda Gates student’s progress and external validation of the you are not pushing your child too hard. insecurities and potential.”
Foundation revealed that learning poverty has teaching and learning that has taken place. Listen – It may not be realistic to expect your
increased by a third in low- and middle- child to settle straight back into the rigorous By ensuring that learners have a safe and
income countries, with an estimated 70% of 10- When asked about the Progression and timetable of the school day, so allow them to structured environment, in both educational
year-olds unable to understand a simple Checkpoint Tests, Dr Choong Foong Hiam, a pause, speak to their friends and refocus their and mental health aspects, will we then begin
written text. teacher at Austin Heights International School attention gradually. bridging the gaps from the pandemic and look
shared: “At Austin Heights International Share – A good home–school relationship is to a brighter future for our younger
The numbers were significantly higher than School, the teachers plan and teach based on even more important at this time. A good way to generation.
the 57% estimated rate before the pandemic. the Checkpoint Test curriculum and formats. help your child to feel more prepared is to share
This method has helped the learners to adjust the school’s plan for the rest of the term or Ben Schmidt is the regional director
Undeniably, without solid foundational their own learning with more specific skills and semester. Children often find it helpful to know Southeast Asia and Pacific, Cambridge
skills, children are unlikely to acquire the targets. By keeping them informed on their the order of topics so that they can seek out
technical and higher-order thinking skills progress through a series of Progression Test good resources to prepare and revise content. Assessment International Education.
needed to thrive in increasingly demanding and Checkpoint Test reinforcement exercises, Reflect – Ask them to tell you about what Comments: [email protected]
industries that are now highly influenced by the learners were also seen to be more they liked or did not like about learning from
digital adoption. engaging, often actively seeking guidance from
teachers. This way, teachers will also have the
In Malaysia, schools are reopening with the opportunity to provide personalised guidance
aim to support the development of these to learners based on their strengths and
desirable skills among learners. weaknesses.”
Well-being Check
While remote and online learning will The newly launched Well-being Check from
continue to play a valuable role, many schools Cambridge CEM is a quick and intuitive,
recognise the benefits of physical learning in student-led digital assessment developed using
creating a conducive environment for deep research from the University of Cambridge.
knowledge acquisition alongside the
development of social skills through It helps schools to identify areas where
interactions with peers and teachers. students are feeling good and doing well, and
when and where they need additional support.
Also, with the reopening of schools, it is Mental health
important to remind ourselves that nothing is While tests ensure a structured educational
more important than the well-being of its development for learners, it is also worth noting
students. that a learner’s mental health was also affected
during the pandemic.
This is why Cambridge provides progressive
support from an early age to help students Based on findings from the National Health
develop emotional literacy and resilience and Morbidity Survey in 2019, 7.9% of children
throughout their school life. between five and 15 years of age were found to
have mental health problems, a rise from the
We recognise the importance of different findings previously done in the 2015 National
forms of assessment for Cambridge Primary
and Lower Secondary learners, who are often
capable of so much more in the classroom than
they are allowed to demonstrate in an
assessment.

10 theSUN ON THURSDAY | JULY 28, 2022

PETALING JAYA: The median Local subsale residential
transaction price and median price market shows improvement
per-square-foot (psf ) values of
subsale residential properties in o Median transaction prices and per-square-foot
2021 showed an upward trend values in 2021 exceed figures in 2018 although
compared with figures recorded transaction volume still falls sort
during the pre-pandemic period of
2018, according to iProperty.com.my. the proper means to jump into the there were 17,275 transactions for Johor’s landed properties remain investors in Malaysia’s four major
market,” he said yesterday. this property category compared to popular despite the influx of high- states – home spaciousness and
The median transaction price of Home buyers more inclined to 6,442 transactions recorded by rise properties affordability.Purchasers in Selangor
subsale residential properties purchase landed properties service apartments. In Johor, home buyers continue to and Johor favour spacious, landed
increased by 11.1% from RM315,000 In 2021, landed subsale residential Spacious landed homes are the prefer landed subsale residential homes. In contrast, Kuala Lumpur
in 2018 to RM350,000 in 2021 while properties outperformed high-rise top choice in Selangor properties and have hown less and Penang purchasers prefer more
the median psf value increased by subsale residential properties in In Selangor, terrace houses appetite for newly launched high- affordable high-rise properties.
6.3% from RM215.41 in 2018 to terms of median transaction price recorded the highest transaction rise properties. In 2021, terrace
RM228.91 in 2021. However, it and transaction volume. Landed volume in 2021 compared with houses registered a median psf “Moving forward, we foresee
should be noted that transaction subsale residential properties other property types (18,139). The value of RM255.03, an increase of these consumer trends to continue.
volume in 2021 (124,996) was still recorded a median transaction price pandemic has changed the living 11.6% from RM 228.51 in 2018. However, buying and investing
below 2018’s figure (137,128). This of RM367,200 in 2021, a 10.0% preference of urbanised citizens H2 2022 property market outlook activity might be impacted by the
shows that higher median increase compared with RM333,760 who are now seeking to balance “In 2021, we observed two general latest hike in the Overnight Policy
transaction price and median psf in 2018 while high-rise subsale work and lifestyle needs. As a result, preferences among home buyers and Rate to 2.25% and macroeconomic
value do not necessarily equate to residential properties experienced a terrace houses became the top uncertainty affecting the global
increased transaction volume. growth of 7.4% from RM270,000 to choice for home buyers in Selangor. economy,” said Sheldon.
RM290,000 in 2021. Meanwhile, the In the same year, the median psf
The subsale residential property transaction volume of landed value of terrace houses topped
transaction data collected in 2018 subsale residential property RM357.32, a rise of 5.4% from 2018’s
and 2021 showcases pricing figures experienced a 23.5% growth figure of RM339.06.
for landed properties (terrace compared to the 13.9% recorded for Low demand for serviced
houses, bungalows, and semi-detached high-rise subsale residential apartments in Penang; flats
houses) and high-rise properties properties. received better demand
(apartments, condominiums, and Home buyers focus on high-rise Penang’s serviced apartments
serviced apartments) across the four properties in Kuala Lumpur witnessed the highest median psf
key zones of Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, In contrast to the national overview, value growth in 2021 at RM526.82,
Penang and Johor. high-rise properties received higher marking a 22.5% increase from
demand than landed properties in RM430.04 in 2018. However, this
PropertyGuru Malaysia country Kuala Lumpur, reflecting the capital property type registered the lowest
manager Sheldon Fernandez said city’s high number of strata transaction volume pre- and post-
the median transaction prices and residential buildings. In 2018, the pandemic (224).Flats proved to be
median psf values of subsale median psf of condominiums/apart- the most popular type of housing in
residential properties not only ments was higher at RM460.48 Penang, with a total transaction of
recovered from pre-pandemic levels compared with RM444.46 in 2021. 2,939 in 2021 In terms of median psf,
but increased in 2021 compared The lower median psf values of flats recorded a 4.7% growth
with 2018. The upward pricing condominiums/apartments proved (RM274.49) in 2021 compared to
movement in 2021 can be attributed to be attractive to home buyers as 2018 (RM262.12).
to improved consumer sentiments
after the successful rollout of
Malaysia’s vaccination programme
and the gradual relaxation of
movement restrictions.

“We are now seeing heightened
confidence trickling into the
property market with improvements
in certain pockets of the subsale
housing market, reviving
homeownership plans for some.

“The combination of low-interest
rates, depressed property prices,
and stamp duty exemptions on the
memorandum of transfer
documents and loan agreements for
first-time home buyers provided an
opportune moment for buyers with

IHG partners STC Property to bring Crowne Plaza to Butterworth BRIEFS GAGASAN NADI CERGAS
SECURES RM190M
PETALING JAYA: IHG Hotels & Resorts and a nostalgic George Town just over the globe. We are confident that Crowne Plaza JOB FROM PARAMOUNT
announced yesterday it is partnering with STC horizon. Penang Butterworth Straits City will enhance the
Property Management Sdn Bhd, the developer hospitality offering in Butterworth and set a new PETALING JAYA: Construction
of Penang’s Straits City, to bring the Crowne Straits Developments Pte Ltd CEO Eric Teng standard for blended travel.” group Gagasan Nadi Cergas Bhd
Plaza brand to Butterworth. said Straits City, upon completion, will help has bagged a contract from a
elevate Butterworth as the future city, Crowne Plaza Penang Butterworth Straits Paramount Corp Bhd subsidiary to
The master plan development is by comprising an integrated mix of residential, City adds to an already impressive list of IHG build affordable high-rise residences
Singapore-listed The Straits Trading Company retail, offices and commercial components. properties scheduled to open in Malaysia in the in Kemuning Utama, Shah Alam, for
Limited and Malaysia Smelting Corp Bhd. next few years, most notably, Crowne Plaza Kota RM189.8 million. Gagasan Nadi
“We are confident that the partnership with Kinabalu, Crowne Plaza Kuala Lumpur City Cergas’ wholly owned subsidiary,
The partnership will bring the first Crowne IHG will bring our vision of developing Straits Centre, Hotel Indigo Kuala Lumpur on the Park, Nadi Cergas Sdn Bhd, received the
Plaza Hotels & Resorts to Penang. It will be the City into a world-class work-live-play and Kimpton Kuala Lumpur. These hotels will letter of award from Paramount
flagship hotel for Straits City – a sustainable destination to life.” complement existing IHG brands: Holiday Inn, Property Development Sdn Bhd to
high-end mixed-use development located at the Holiday Inn Express, and InterContinental undertake the turnkey contract of
waterfront of Butterworth. The expansive IHG managing director South East Asia and Hotels & Resorts. designing and developing 929
development incorporates green technologies to Korea Rajit Sukumara the partnership high-rise residential units. Prior to
promote sustainable living and spaces designed underscores IHG’s commitment to expand its IHG’s upcoming launches are part of a this, Gagasan Nadi Cergas was
to encourage interaction, communication and footprint across Malaysia and grow its portfolio pipeline of 10 hotels due to open in Malaysia in tasked by Paramount group to
creation. in strategic destinations. the next three to five years, adding to the existing build high-rise affordable housing
six properties it operates. IHG’s expansion marks project in Greenwoods Salak
Nestled within Straits City, the 343-room “The Crowne Plaza brand is a perfect fit for its potential as an attractive business and travel Perdana, Sepang.
Crowne Plaza Penang Butterworth Straits City modern travellers who desire a seamless destination.
will offer sweeping views of the Straits of Penang, transition between work and life, and for NIRO CERAMIC WIDENS
business nomads working remotely across the RANGE OF TILES UNDER
FLAGSHIP BRAND
Authority aims to issue housing loan financing of RM10 billion this year
PETALING JAYA: Tile manufacturer
PUTRAJAYA: The Public Sector Housing billion and RM12 billion. Malaysia Bhd and Bank Simpanan Nasional, Niro Ceramic Group now carries a
Financing Authority (LPPSA) aims to issue “We have that data so we have a projection for which has partnered with LPPSA to enable civil wider range of tiles with multiple
housing loan financing of RM10 billion this year servants to finance housing loans beyond the applications under its flagship
to about 40,000 new borrowers. how much (target) funding each year,”he told the stipulated qualifications. brand Niro Granite. The new tiles
media after a memorandum of understanding were introduced at a launch event
LPPSA CEO Mohd Farid Nawawi said a total of (MoU) signing ceremony between LPPSA and Khairul said Bank Muamalat has allocated as earlier this week at Niro Ceramic
RM6 billion in housing loan financing has been Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd here yesterday. much as RM300 million to provide financing Group’s headquarters in Shah
issued to 18,168 borrowers for the first six months under the syariah-compliant concept of Alam. Themed “Central Park:
of this year. The MoU was signed by LPPSA chief operating “Tawarruq” for one year under the initiative. Biophilic Urbanity”, the latest
officer Zuwardi Zubir and Muamalat Bank retail collection aims to draw closer
“We are confident that the target of RM10 banking director Zury Rahimee Zainal Abiden, Qualified public sector employees and connections with nature in various
billion in housing loan financing this year can be witnessed by Mohd Farid and Bank Muamalat immediate family members can apply for spaces. Niro Granite is carried
achieved based on the current trend where since president and CEO Khairul Kamarudin. financing from LPPSA and Bank Muamalat who exclusively by Creative Lab, Niro
we have been operating in 2016, the amount of agree to be the holder of the ‘Second Mortgage’ Ceramic Group’s retail arm.
financing issued has not run between RM11 Regarding the MoU, Mohd Farid said Bank to settle the differential sum. – Bernama
Muamalat is the third bank after Bank Islam

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50.6 Institutions 670.7 707.6 -36.9

25.0 Retail 333.0 346.6 -13.6

24.4 Foreign 358.1 307.6 50.5

100.0 1361.8 1361.8 0 7.02 13.02 235.84 1.68 60.54 114.81 2.57 15.90
KLCI STI HANG SENG SCI NIKKEI TSEC KOSPI S&P/ASX200
Preliminary stats (excluding trade amendments). For final data, please refer to www.bursamalaysia.com 1,470.71 3,205.14 20,670.04 3,275.76 27,715.75 14,921.59 2,415.53
Source: Bursa Malaysia 6,823.20

KL MARKET SUMMARY IMF revises M’sia’s 2022 growth forecast to 5.1%
July 27, 2022

INDICES 10,429.90 CHANGE +54.23 KUALA LUMPUR: The International either if labour markets are tighter than delay will only exacerbate them.
FBMEMAS Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised its year- expected or inflation expectations “However, tighter monetary conditions
FBMKLCI 1,470.71 +7.02 on-year economic growth forecast for unanchor.
CONSUMER PRODUCTS 570.78 +2.36 Malaysia to 5.1% in 2022 from 5.6% will also affect financial stability, requiring
INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS 178.54 +1.14 previously, according to its latest World “Tighter global financial conditions judicious use of macroprudential tools and
CONSTRUCTION 155.83 +0.83 Economic Outlook Update July 2022 could induce debt distress in emerging making reforms to debt resolution
FINANCIAL SERVICES 16,556.00 +70.00 published on Tuesday. market and developing economies; frameworks all the more necessary,” it said.
ENERGY 645.20 +4.12 renewed Covid-19 outbreaks and
TELECOMMUNICATIONS 565.95 +4.63 The IMF’s latest forecast is lower than lockdowns as well as a further escalation of The IMF suggested that targeted fiscal
HEALTH CARE 1,704.28 -0.38 Bank Negara Malaysia’s projected gross the property sector crisis, might further support can help cushion the impact on the
TRANSPORTATION 802.28 +1.19 domestic product (GDP) growth range of suppress Chinese growth and geopolitical most vulnerable, but with government
PROPERTY 627.82 +2.44 5.3% to 6.3% for 2022. fragmentation, could impede global trade budgets stretched by the pandemic and the
PLANTATION 6,846.30 -3.46 and cooperation,” it added. need for a disinflationary overall
FBMSHA 10,494.90 +72.92 The fund said the risks to the global macroeconomic policy stance, such
FBMACE 4,779.20 +49.50 economic outlook are overwhelmingly The IMF said that with increasing prices policies will need to be offset by increased
TECHNOLOGY 63.46 +1.55 tilted to the downside. continuing to squeeze living standards taxes or lower government spending.
worldwide, taming inflation should be the
TURNOVER VALUE “The factors such as the war in Ukraine first priority for policymakers. “Therefore, policies to address specific
2.187 BIL RM1.361 BIL could lead to a sudden stop of European gas impacts on energy and food prices should
imports from Russia, while inflation could “Tighter monetary policies will focus on those most affected without
be harder to bring down than anticipated inevitably have real economic costs, but the distorting price,“ it said. – Bernama

5 MOST ACTIVES
July 27, 2022

STOCK VOL CLSG (sen) +/– (sen)
MTRONIC-WB 279,319,400 3.5 UNCH
MTRONIC 79,317,700 13.0 +3.0
SAPNRG 69,796,800 4.5 UNCH
SERBADK 59,820,600 11.0 UNCH
MYEG 59,656,900 74.5 -1.0

5 TOP GAINERS
July 27, 2022

STOCK VOL CLSG (RM) +/– RM Screenshot showing the MARC Malaysian Bond & Sukuk 2022 Virtual Conference in progress
HLBANK 675,900 21.08 +0.40
MPI 365,800 30.90 +0.40 ‘Bridge the financial
NESTLE 79,200 134.50 +0.40 divide with the West’
PETDAG 320,100 22.80 +0.30
PETGAS 230,800 16.94 +0.30

5 TOP LOSERS
July 27, 2022

STOCK VOL CLSG (RM) +/– RM o Malaysia needs to mind “Private consumption share of GDP by Currently, Malaysia’s real interest rate is still
PANAMY 6,900 26.04 -0.32 the gap or it will pay the expenditure remains the largest component negative, suggesting ample policy space for
GENP 567,100 6.30 -0.16 price in form of more of GDP. Therefore, we cannot discount the Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to increase
CEPCO 61,300 0.85 -0.125 subsidies, says economist role of private consumption in Malaysia’s the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR). However,
KESM 8,700 7.00 -0.10 economic recovery trajectory,” Firdaos said he noted that not all regional banks have
DLADY 1,500 32.90 -0.10 █ BY HAYATUN RAZAK at the MARC Malaysian Bond & Sukuk 2022 started normalising interest rates amid fear
[email protected] Virtual Conference yesterday. of disrupting economic rebound.
EXCHANGE RATES JULY 27, 2022 PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian
government should bridge the economic Malaysia’s inflation is kept artificially low As the US dollar gets stronger amid a
Foreign currency Bank sell Bank buy Bank buy and financial divide with the West through compared with other countries in the hawkish US Federal Reserve stance, the
structural reform or the country will have to region, which means consumers’ ringgit and the greenback have started to
1 US DOLLAR TT/OD TT OD pay a higher price in terms of subsidies, disposable income is not going to be badly decouple despite higher global oil prices.
1 AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR 4.5240 4.3900 4.3800 according to MARC Ratings. affected by rising prices. From the Besides, the FFR and OPR gap and the yield
1 BRUNEI DOLLAR 3.1610 3.0370 3.0210 producers’ perspective, there will not be a gap are narrowing, which Firdaos said will
1 CANADIAN DOLLAR 3.2570 3.1610 3.1530 This will cause narrowing tax revenue to massive erosion in corporate earnings. eventually affect capital flows and ringgit
1 EURO 3.5110 3.4170 3.4050 gross domestic product (GDP), thus putting movements.
1 NEWZEALAND DOLLAR 4.5920 4.4430 4.4230 pressure on fiscal finance and higher public “However, as inflation goes up
1 SINGAPORE DOLLAR 2.8360 2.7310 2.7150 finance, it said. everywhere else but in Malaysia, demands “Due to economic scarring and slow
1 STERLING POUND 3.2570 3.1610 3.1530 go up everywhere else except in Malaysia, economic recovery for Malaysia, we can
1 SWISS FRANC 5.4590 5.2870 5.2670 Its chief economist Firdaos Rosli said the which means that other countries – perhaps expect more fiscal support to complement
100 UAE DIRHAM 4.6870 4.5800 4.5650 gaps include wage-to-GDP, ringgit-US more importantly, the West – will pursue adjustments in monetary policy. So we
100 BANGLADESHTAKA 124.6100 118.1600 117.9600 dollar, Federal Fund Rate-Overnight Policy wage demands. And eventually, if think it is unlikely for the government to be
100 CHINESE RENMINBI 4.8560 4.5580 4.3580 Rate (FFR-OPR), bond capital flows and employers were to meet the demands, the able to meet its 6% fiscal target this year,”
100 HONGKONG DOLLAR 66.9000 64.4000 Malaysian Government Securities-US wage gap between that country or that remarked the economist.
100 INDIAN RUPEE 58.2500 55.3600 N/A Treasury (MGS-UST) 10-year yield. region and Malaysia will widen further.
100 INDONESIAN RUPIAH 5.7600 5.4100 55.1600 Because without inflation, your wages MARC’s primary bond market forecast
100 JAPANESE YEN 0.0312 0.0283 5.2100 “Yesterday (Tuesday), the Statistics cannot grow. for 2022 is for gross MGS/Government
100 NEWTAIWAN DOLLAR 3.3100 3.2050 0.0233 Department released its preliminary Investment Issue (GII) issuances to come in
100 PAKISTAN RUPEE 16.2000 3.1950 account of GDP by the income approach, in “Inflation ran at 3.4% as of May 2022. The at RM170-RM180 billion. Meanwhile,
100 PHILIPPINE PESO 1.9800 N/A which Malaysia wage-to-GDP dropped government is going all out to combat corporate bond issuance will moderate
100 QATAR RIYAL 8.2800 1.8500 N/A from 37.1% in 2020 to 34.8% in 2021, going inflation. So we posit that the government slightly to RM200-210 billion, driven by
100 SAUDI RIYAL 124.3600 7.8000 1.6500 back to 2005 levels. The compensation of may spend about 20% of the total robust economic recovery in the second
100THAI BAHT 121.7400 118.0600 7.6000 employees is lower than in 2015, wiping out expenditure on subsidies alone this year, half of this year.
12.8700 115.5700 117.8600 the reforms undertaken by the government and that is excluding emoluments, pension
11.4100 115.3700 over the years. payments, debt service charges ... which “Nevertheless, the elevated level of
11.0100 can put a bit of strain on our fiscal balance,” government debt and the stretch of public
he explained. finances following the pandemic will
Source: Malayan Banking Berhad/Bernama weaken the quasi-government debt
Firdaos suggested that as consumer issuances on top of the hawkish interest rate
spending is rising, monetary policy should environment and we think that may impact
be proactive to avoid inflation to overshoot rated issuances somehow albeit indirectly,”
prematurely due to revenge spending. Firdaos said.

12 theSUN ON THURSDAY | JULY 28, 2022
SUNBIZ

OM Holdings’ Sarawak ferroalloy smelter output rises in Q2

KUALA LUMPUR: OM Holdings increase of 3.2%, 0.4% and 18.7%, As at June 30, 2022, 12 out of the production of the converted circumstances, hot commissioning
Ltd’s (OMH) ferroalloy smelting respectively. plant’s 16 furnaces were in furnaces, the Sarawak smelting and testing works are expected to
plant in Sarawak’s Samalaju operation. operations will have an annual commence in December 2022.
Industrial Park produced higher “In terms of sales volume, the production capacity of 333,000 to
volumes for ferrosilicon, manganese plant saw an increase of 23% OMH, which is also listed on the 400,000 tonnes of manganese alloys. “Upon completion of the
alloys and manganese sinter ore in sequentially for ferrosilicon to 37,779 Australian Securities Exchange, said conversion works, the plant will have
the second quarter (Q2) of this year tonnes in Q2 2022 due mainly to it has modified and converted two of The plant also has an annual a design capacity to produce 21,000
compared with the first quarter. delayed shipments at the end of its four idled ferrosilicon furnaces to production capacity of about 120,000 to 24,000 tonnes of silicon metal per
March 2022 being carried forward to produce manganese alloys. to 126,000 tonnes for ferrosilicon and year,“ it said.
The Singapore-headquartered the quarter under review. 250,000 tonnes for sinter ore, the
company said it produced 35,004 “Hot commissioning and company added. Executive chairman and CEO
tonnes of ferrosilicon, 60,767 tonnes “Sales volume for manganese performance testing for the two Low Ngee Tong said the furnaces
of manganese alloys and 30,446 alloys, however, declined 9.5% to furnaces commenced on June 27 and The remaining two idled furnaces scheduled for major maintenance
tonnes of manganese sinter ore, 52,172 tonnes in Q2 2022 from the July 25, respectively, with production are currently undergoing conversion will be shut down in stages to
representing a quarter-on-quarter previous quarter,“ it said in a filing currently ramping up,” it said. to produce silicon metal. minimise disruptions to ongoing
with Bursa Malaysia yesterday. operations. – Bernama
OMH said upon full commercial “Barring any unforeseen

SNS to raise RM91m from BRIEFS SUNVIEW GETS NOD TO LIST ON
IPO for business expansion ACE MARKET OF BURSA SECURITIES

o Funds to be used to PETALING JAYA: Sunview Group Bhd, an end-
widen DaaS service, open to-end solar photovoltaic system construction
more retail stores and player, has obtained the approval from Bursa
construct regional hub, Malaysia Securities Bhd to list on the ACE
among others Market of Bursa Securities. In conjunction with
its listing, Sunview’s initial public offering (IPO)
exercise will comprise a public issue of 118
million new shares, representing 25.21% of its
enlarged issued share capital upon listing.
About 23.6 million of this 118 million new
shares or 5.04% will be made available for
application by the Malaysian public while 9
million shares or 1.92% will be made available
for application by eligible directors, employees
and persons who have contributed to the
success of the group. The remaining 85.4
million shares or 18.25% will be made available
for application to selected investors via private
placements. Sunview CEO Ong Hang Ping said
with demand for renewable energy on the rise
in recent years, it believes its listing exercise
comes at an opportune time.

PETALING JAYA: Information and MALACCA TO RECEIVE MORE
communications technology (ICT) system THAN RM1B INVESTMENT
and solutions provider SNS Network MALACCA: Malacca is set to secure an
Technology Bhd expects to raise RM90.7 investment worth more than RM1 billion for
million under its listing exercise on the ACE the construction of the nation’s second
Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities for biggest data centre in Ayer Keroh this year,
business expansion. said state Investment, Industry,
Entrepreneur Development and
The company plans to use RM33.4 million Cooperatives senior executive councillor
(36.9%) raised from the initial public offering Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh. Speaking at the
(IPO) for capital expenditure of which RM30.9 Malacca state assembly yesterday, he said an
million will be used to expand its device-as-a- investor from China is interested in
service (DaaS) subscription-based service and From left: SNS executive director Kelvin Pah, M&A Securities managing director of corporate finance constructing the facility in the state. Ab Rauf
RM2.5 million to set-up 10 new retail stores in Datuk Bill Tan, Ko and M&A Securities head of corporate finance Gary Ting at the prospectus launch. said the data centre will be constructed on a
the Klang Valley, Johor and Penang.
the service,” he added. price of 25 sen per share. piece of land spanning 8ha in Ayer Keroh,
DaaS is a model for device leasing offered to A further RM18 million (19.8%) of the Of the 362.9 million new shares, 80.6 million but declined to reveal any other detail. “This
customers based on monthly subscription data centre will be the second largest after
payments. The service provides customers the proceeds will be used to part finance the new shares will be made available to the the one in Cyberjaya, as Malacca is
flexibility to adjust their usage according to construction of the company’s new regional Malaysian public via balloting; 48.4 million new strategically located between Cyberjaya and
their latest business and operational needs to hub in Petaling Jaya to support its nationwide shares for its eligible directors, employees and Johor and has an undersea cable connection
avoid large capital expenditure for bulk expansion. persons who have contributed to the success of in Pengkalan Balak,“ he said. – Bernama
purchase of ICT products. SNS Group under the pink form allocations;
“The regional hub, which is expected to be 201.6 million new shares are reserved for private OPENSYS GETS SC APPROVAL
SNS managing director Ko Yun Hung said operational by 2026 will include experience placement to bumiputra investors approved by FOR MAIN MARKET TRANSFER
the company sees a huge potential in the DaaS centres for SNS to showcase new and the Ministry of International Trade and
market in Malaysia as more and more innovative ICT solutions on the Internet of Industry, while the remaining 32.3 million new PETALING JAYA: OpenSys (M) Bhd has
businesses introduce remote or hybrid Things such as smart homes, smart retail, smart shares will be placed out to selected investors. obtained approval from the Securities
working. education, smart signages and smart shelving. Commission for the proposed transfer listing
It will also have storage facilities, live video As part of its listing exercise, the existing from ACE Market to Main Market of Bursa
“Since 2020 and up to June 30, 2022, SNS has areas, training centres, workshops and office shareholders of the company will also make an Malaysia Securities Bhd. OpenSys, which was
entered into 82 DaaS subscriptions with a total facilities,” Ko added. offer for sale of 48.4 million existing shares to listed on the Mesdaq (now known as ACE
subscription value of RM255.86 million and selected investors by way of private placement. Market) of Bursa Securities on Jan 29, 2004,
received 75 enquiries from governmental The remainder of the proceeds will be used had fulfilled the requirement of achieving
bodies and public listed companies. From the for the repayment of bank borrowings Based on the enlarged share capital of 1.61 the minimum cumulative net profit of RM20
enquiries, we have entered into contracts with amounting to RM20 million (22%), RM13.1 billion shares, SNS is expected to have a market million in the past three years, despite the
26 governmental bodies amounting to million (14.5%) for general working capital, capitalisation of RM403.2 million. impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and
RM247.49 million and three public listed RM1.5 million (1.7%) to fund the marketing subsequent movement control orders. The
companies amounting to RM550,000. activities for JOI while the remaining RM4.7 The IPO is open for subscription from steady bottomline enabled OpenSys to
million (5.1%) to defray the estimated listing yesterday until Aug 18, 2022. SNS’s listing on the declare and distribute consistent dividends
“Based on enquires from potential expenses. ACE Market of Bursa Securities is tentatively to shareholders on a quarterly basis since
customers, SNS will purchase ICT products scheduled on Sept 2, 2022. October 2018. For the financial years ended
such as desktops, laptops, interactive Under the listing exercise, SNS is issuing Dec 31, 2019 to 2021, OpenSys’ dividend
smartboards, workstation, digital signages, 362.9 million new shares in SNS, representing M&A Securities Sdn Bhd is the adviser, payout ratio represented 37% to 40% of net
printers and servers to support the expansion of 22.5% of the enlarged share capital at an issue sponsor, underwriter and placement agent for profit. OpenSys’proposal is subject to further
the IPO exercise. approval from Bursa Securities and an EGM
to be convened.
Jentayu shareholders approve land sale, private placement

KUALA LUMPUR: Jentayu Sustainables Bhd “Project Oriole demonstrates our up to 170MW and an annual generation UNIQUE FIRE OVERSUBSCRIBED
shareholders have at its EGM yesterday commitment to meet the power supply capacity of around 920GWh, or 16% of BY 5.08 TIMES
approved the proposed sale of leasehold land requirements in Sabah and ultimately Sabah’s total electricity demand and
in Petaling Jaya to Beacon ACM Sdn Bhd and support Malaysia’s energy transition efforts contribute to annual carbon avoidance of PETALING JAYA: Unique Fire Holdings Bhd’s
private placement of up to 30% of its total and renewable energy goals. It will utilise the more than 800,000 tonnes. It is estimated to public portion of its initial public offering (IPO)
issued shares. run-of-river hydropower technology that can cost RM2.56 billion, which will principally be was oversubscribed by 5.08 times, after it
mitigate environmental impact especially funded by the issuance of RM2 billion green received 2,508 applications for 121. 50 million
Both proposals are expected to raise up to compared to dams. The project looks set to sukuk to be arranged by a local investment new shares for the 20 million new shares made
RM78 million in cash which will mainly be significantly address the energy trilemma in bank. available for the Malaysian public. For the
utilised to partially finance its Project Oriole finding a balance between security, bumiputra public portion, 1,481 applications
in Sabah – one of the nation’s largest run-of- affordability and sustainability in energy Besides Project Oriole, Jentayu for 55.26 million new shares were received,
river hydropower projects. Run-of-river access and use,” said executive chairman Sustainables is finalising the proposed which represents an oversubscription rate of
hydropower systems harvest energy from Datuk Beroz Nikmal Mirdin. acquisition of Telekosang Hydro One Sdn 4.53 times. For the remaining Malaysian public
flowing water from a river to generate Bhd and Telekosang Hydro Two Sdn Bhd portion, 1,027 applications for 66.24 million
electricity without the need for a large dam Project Oriole, scheduled for completion small hydropower plants, also in Sabah, that new shares were received, which represents
and reservoir. by 2026, will have a total installed capacity of boasts a combined power output of 40MW. an oversubscription rate of 5.62 times.

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MSIA: Malaysia has what it takes to become global automation hub

█ BY GLORIA HARRY BEATTY source locally not only support their From left: Nomura Islamic Asset Management managing director Atsushi Ichii, Astro Awani anchor & senior current affairs
[email protected] local vendors, but also create exposure editor Ibrahim Sani, Wong, Nomura Asset Management UK senior equity analyst Takeshi Kawamoto, Nomura Asset
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia needs to for their vendors to other companies. Management Malaysia managing director & country manager Leslie Yap at the fund launch.
build itself as a global automation hub This promotes growth and exposure to
for the electrical and electronics (E&E) global markets for local companies. expected to grow 7.1% in the next five management unit of Nomura Holdings companies with high growth potential,
industry due to the country’s strength years. Inc, launched the Nomura Global healthy profit margins and strong
in automation and to support the local “We’d like to grow more global Shariah Semiconductor Equity Fund to intellectual property, pricing power
semiconductor and the electronic champions. We don’t want them to In 2021, he said, the electrical and offer investors access to the rapidly and balance sheets. The strategy is
manufacturing services (EMS) industries, just focus on Malaysia because the electronics industry, which made up growing semiconductor sector driven backed by in-depth fundamental
said Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Malaysian market is small, we have to 37% of total exports, contributed by global digitalisation trends. It is now analysis identifying quality names with
Association (MSIA) president Datuk Seri go out and compete in the global RM456 billion to the local economy. It available for a minimum initial distinct competitive advantages, solid
Wong Siew Hai. arena,” he remarked. increased by 18.13% from RM386 investment of RM1,000 or US$1,000 governance, stable cash returns to
billion recorded in 2020. (RM4,460). shareholders, and a consistent track
“We need to establish Malaysia as a Wong said Malaysia should record of attractive returns on capital.
global automation hub because we are double-down on sectors with proven Earlier, Nomura Asset Management The fund focuses on quality
very strong in automation, and to success and competitiveness, such as Malaysia Sdn Bhd, a Malaysian fund
support the semiconductor and the outsourced semiconductor assembly
EMS industries. The whole electronics and testing, smart high-tech and high-
industry (is) really strong,” he said in value manufacturing, state-of-the-art
his speech at the launch of the Nomura technology, semiconductor, EMS,
Global Shariah Semiconductor Equity storage, industrial and automotive
Fund yesterday. electronics, and medical devices.

Wong pointed out that what Despite the strong demand for
Malaysia is lacking is “branding” or automotive semiconductors, the
global presence. He said it will take industry is facing a severe shortage due
time to carry that out but the objective to new car designs that incorporate a
is to establish the country as the most larger number of chips and sensors, he
capable or competitive automation added.
hub.
On his outlook for the industry,
Additionally he said, it is important Wong said most segments in the
to source locally, which will create a semiconductor industry are “still very
waterfall effect. Wong cited Inari strong” but noted that there are
Amerton Bhd, which he said is one of headwinds such as inflation,
the companies that do so for their recession, and concerns on whether
manufacturing plants. Companies that global GDP will take a downturn that
will affect the industry. However the
global semiconductor industry is

InvestKL draws RM1.68b Malaysia, Singapore
new investments in H1’22 collaborate to build
first green OSV locally
o Agency to take advantage of new opportunities available marketingtech.
from free trade agreements that Malaysia has entered into Moving forward, Azmi said Malaysia KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and Singapore will
collaborate to build the first green offshore
PETALING JAYA: InvestKL has attracted “These major trade deals hold excellent needs to nurture more professionals such as supply vessel (OSV) locally, worth US$25
RM1.68 billion new investments in the first promise as they will make Malaysia more big data engineers, cybersecurity experts million (RM111 million).
half of 2022 (H1’22), where six multinational attractive for companies seeking to diversify and accountants to meet growing investors’
corporations (MNC) from the United States, their supply chains and widen market access demand which will support the country’s The partnership involves three key local
the United Kingdom, China and Australia for goods and services as well as digital objective in attracting high-value, high- shipbuilding and ship repair (SBSR) players and
have established global services hub in products,” he said in a statement. technology and high-growth companies, in an innovative green company from Singapore.
Greater Kuala Lumpur, covering industries line with the National Investment Aspiration
such as food, technology, software The Regional Comprehensive Economic aimed at balancing economic development The OSV project will begin in 2023 and is
development and pharmaceuticals. Partnership came into force earlier this year, with environmental sustainability. expected to be completed in 18-24 months,
while Malaysia aims to ratify the Association of Marine Industries of Malaysia
The new investments created 1,919 high- Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement As the environmental, social and president Soo Jee Main said at the “Strategic
skilled executive job opportunities in Greater for Trans-Pacific Partnership this year. governance (ESG) agenda gained Partnership to Build the First Green Offshore
Kuala Lumpur. prominence among the global investment Supply Vessel in Malaysia” event yesterday
Meanwhile, under the Greater Kuala community, greater emphasis must also be where a memorandum of understanding for the
In 2021, InvestKL secured RM2.46 billion Lumpur Live Lab (GKL Live Lab) initiative given to enhance the readiness of the project was signed.
investments through 13 global services hubs. launched last year aimed at strengthening country’s ecosystem and infrastructure in
Greater KL as an innovation and ideation embracing sustainable development. The local SBSR players are Grade One
InvestKL CEO Muhammad Azmi Zulkifli smart city, two companies have signed up Marine Shipyard Sdn Bhd, Muhibbah Marine
said the agency is to continue securing more out of three targeted for this year. GKL Live “We must keep ourselves at the forefront Engineering Sdn Bhd and Shin Yang Shipyard
investments, taking advantage of new Lab has secured projects covering edutech, of ESG while capturing emerging Sdn Bhd, while the Singapore-based company
opportunities available from the free trade healthtech, dronetech, data solutions and opportunities in the shift towards a greener is Evolution Concepts Pte Ltd.
agreements Malaysia has become a part of. planet. Renewable energy offers huge
potential and Malaysia needs to accelerate The Malaysian companies will provide the
on this front to remain competitive,” Azmi shipyard facilities and end-to-end vessel
said. construction while the Singapore company will
design the vessel, incorporating green technology.

Ministry of International Trade and Industry
deputy secretary general (industry) Datuk Seri
Norazman Ayob said in his speech the project
will significantly transform the shipping industry
consistent with the global standard. – Bernama

Malaysian SME on eBay export to an average of 30 international markets

PETALING JAYA: Malaysian small and medium consumer markets, such as the US, UK,
enterprises (SME) on eBay export to an average Germany, Australia, and become ‘mini
of 30 international markets, with the United multinational corporations,’” he said.
States, the United Kingdom, Australia,
Germany, Canada, Italy, France, Japan, China, Beyond that, eBay marketplace allows
and Spain emerging as the top markets. access to non-traditional export markets. Seven
of the top 10 export markets for eBay-enabled
The top five categories for Malaysian SME on small businesses in Malaysia are not in the top
eBay are auto parts, home & garden, health & 10 for traditional exporters.
beauty, cell phones & accessories, and
collectibles. Malaysian sellers on eBay have seen strong
growth in a number of categories in 2021. For
According to eBay’s Southeast Asia Small instance, in the auto parts & accessories
Online Business Trade Report July 2022, more category, Malaysian sellers have grown wheels,
than 95% of eBay-enabled small businesses in tires and parts sales by 29% while electrical and
Malaysia use eBay to reach global consumers. ignition parts have grown by 76%.

eBay regional general manager for Southeast There was also an increase in sales by
Asia and India Vidmay Naini said the Malaysian sellers on eBay in the cell phones &
marketplace offers 142 million active buyers accessories category, with smartwatches
across more than 3,000 product categories with increasing by 24%, headsets by 33%, and
market access to 190 markets. smartphones by 15%. Meanwhile, sports
trading card singles in the collectibles category
“SME in Malaysia can easily reach increased exponentially at 109%.
consumers in some of the world’s largest

BRIEFS14 theSUN ON THURSDAY | JULY 28, 2022 Country Garden plans HK$2.8b
SUNBIZ share sale to refinance debt

AUSTRALIAN INFLATION HONG KONG: Country Garden o Steep price discount fuels investor concern, That suggests the developer
SPEEDS TO 21-YEAR HIGH, Holdings Co Ltd said yesterday it sends shares of Chinese developer and wider might need to do more refinancing
PEAK STILL TO COME plans to raise HK$2.83 billion property sector tumbling ahead of the maturities.
(RM1.6 billion) from a share sale
SYDNEY: Australian inflation sped to to refinance offshore debt, sending institutional investors in the sale, Holdings lost 11%. It also has onshore bonds worth
a 21-year high last quarter and is Hong Kong-listed shares of the the company said in a filing. The deal was upsized and at 4 billion yuan (RM2.6 billion)
likely to accelerate even further as Chinese developer and the wider maturing this year.
food and energy costs explode, property sector tumbling. The issue price represents a least three-times oversubscribed,
stoking speculation interest rates 12.63% discount to Tuesday’s close according to a source with direct While Country Garden’s share
will need to more than double to The transaction comes after a of HK$3.72 each, it added. UBS is knowledge of the matter, who sale is credit positive for the
bring the outbreak under control. rally in property stocks earlier this the placing agent. The proceeds could not be named as he was not company, analysts said it shows
Yesterday’s gloomy report comes week following reports Beijing will be used to refinance existing permitted to speak to media. how cash-starved the developer is
just a day before Treasurer Jim plans a real estate fund worth up offshore debt, general working given it is a small-sized deal with
Chalmers is due to update the to US$44 billion (RM196 billion) to capital and future development Despite the oversubscription, steep discount.
previous government’s budget help developers resolve a crippling purposes. the person warned other Chinese
forecasts, and he is already warning debt crisis. property companies would need Investors now worry that could
that inflation would get worse Country Garden’s shares to see a significant improvement lead to more equity financing in
before it got better. Data from the However, a steep discount in plummeted 14.5% to HK$3.18 on in market sentiment to tap the the market.
Australian Bureau of Statistics Country Garden’s equity sale has the Hong Kong bourse yesterday funding markets.
showed the CPI jumped 1.8% in the stoked investor concerns about afternoon, having gained 18.5% in Jefferies analyst Shujin Chen
June quarter, just short of market the refinancing needs of other the previous two sessions. The Country Garden’s upcoming said in a note he expects downside
forecasts of 1.9%. – Reuters Chinese developers who are developer’s property services unit offshore debt obligations include a risk in August for most private
scrambling to raise funds offshore shed nearly 22%. US$440 million syndicated loan developers, considering limited
TOYOTA PLANS US$1.8B EV after last year’s debt crunch dried due in December and a US$625 policy support, a peak in bond
INVESTMENT IN INDONESIA up market liquidity. In the wider market, Hang Seng million bond due in January, maturities and disappointing
Mainland Properties Index according to analysts and data by expected first half financial
JAKARTA: Japanese carmaker Toyota Country Garden, China’s top plunged 6%. Smaller peer CIFI Refinitiv. results.
Motor Corp plans to invest 27.1 developer by sales, will issue 870
trillion rupiah (US$1.8 billion) in million new shares, or 3.62% of the “Even some of the best non-
Indonesia in the next five years to enlarged share capital, at HK$3.25 SOE (state-owned) developers
produce electric vehicles (EVs), each, to professional and cannot guarantee their payments
Indonesia’s economics ministry said for next year’s debt to mature,”
yesterday. Indonesia aims to Chen said. – Reuters
become a global hub for producing
and exporting EVs through Escalating sanctions on Russia IMF says Russia doing
processing its rich supplies of nickel RUSSIA SANCTIONS BY TYPE RUSSIA SANCTIONS BY COUNTRY better than expected
laterite ore for use in lithium Since Feb 22, 2022 Since Feb 22, 2022 despite Western sanctions
batteries. Indonesia’s chief Vessel
economics minister Airlangga Entity 89
Hartarto said in a statement Toyota 1,350
had invested 14 trillion rupiah Aircraft Japan Switzerland
(RM4.2 billion) in the country since 6 790 1,292
2019. – Reuters
Australia U.S. WASHINGTON: Despite damaging After starting the year below
HK JUNE HOME PRICES FALL 946 1,242 Western sanctions imposed on US$80 a barrel, oil prices spiked to
TO LOWEST IN 18 MONTHS Moscow in the wake of the invasion nearly US$129 in March before
Total: France Total: of Ukraine, Russia’s economy easing back to under US$105 on
HONG KONG: Hong Kong private 8,716 1,014 8,716 appears to be weathering the storm Tuesday for Brent, the key European
home prices fell at a faster pace in better than expected as it benefits benchmark, while natural gas prices
June and dropped to the lowest EU UK from high energy prices, the IMF are rising again and approaching
since December 2020, official data 1,034 1,238 said. their recent peak.
showed yesterday, as homebuyers
stayed on the sidelines due to an Individual Canada The sanctions were meant to While major economies
uncertain outlook and rising interest 7,271 1,160 sever Russia from the global financial including the US and China are
rates. Home prices in one of the system and choke off funds available slowing, the report said, “Russia’s
world’s most unaffordable housing WORLD’S MOST SANCTIONED COUNTRIES to Moscow to finance the war. economy is estimated to have
markets slipped 1.1% last month contracted during the second
from a month earlier, compared with Prior to Feb 22, 2022 (After Feb 22) But the International Monetary quarter by less than previously
a revised 0.2% decline in May. Home Fund’s latest World Economic Outlook projected, with crude oil and non-
prices in the financial hub have Russia 2,695 (8,716) upgraded Russia’s GDP estimate for this energy exports holding up better
dropped 3.4% so far this year. – Total: year by a remarkable 2.5 percentage than expected.”
Reuters Iran 3,616 (21) points, although its economy is still
Syria 2,598 (16) 11,411 expected to contract by 6%. Meanwhile, despite the sanctions,
FRESH NATIONWIDE RAIL Russia’s “domestic demand is also
STRIKES HIT BRITAIN North Korea 2,052 (59) “That’s still a fairly sizable showing some resilience” due to
recession in Russia in 2022,” IMF government support.
LONDON: Around 40,000 British Belarus 788 (345) JUL180,,2503292 chief economist Pierre-Olivier
railway workers staged a walkout Gourinchas told AFP in an interview. But Gourinchas said “there is no
yesterday, a month after the largest Venezuela 651 rebound” ahead for Russia. “In fact,”
strike in 30 years as the UK battles its A key reason that the downturn the IMF is “revising down the
worst cost-of-living crisis in decades. Myanmar 458 (109) was not as bad as expected was that Russian growth in 2023,“ 1.2 points
The nationwide walkout over pay “the Russian central bank and the lower than the April forecast for a
and conditions brought the rail HOW SANCTIONS PILED ON Russian policymakers have been able contraction of 3.5%.
network to a virtual standstill with to stave off a banking panic or
only one in five trains running and Includes Australia, Canada, EU, France, financial meltdown when the The penalties already in place, as
caused major disruption to rush-hour Switzerland, UK, and U.S. sanctions –  sanctions were first imposed,” he said. well as new ones announced by
commuters as many simply stayed at omits Japan Europe, mean “the cumulative effect
home. London Underground trains Meanwhile, rising energy prices of the sanctions is also growing over
and buses ran as normal, but Eurostar 2FE,6B1231, 2022 are “providing an enormous amount time,“ he said.
reduced the number of trains though of revenues to the Russian economy.”
the Channel Tunnel as a knock-on Data current as of July 20 © GRAPHIC NEWS
effect, despite its staff not joining the Source: Castellum.AI Picture: Getty Images
walkout. Mick Lynch, general
secretary of the RMT rail union,
argues strikes are necessary as wages
have failed to keep pace with UK
inflation, currently at 9.4% and on
course to keep rising. – AFP

Singapore’s GIC flags market risks, says inflation here to stay

SINGAPORE: Singapore sovereign rates and its impact on economies and same period a year ago. The US was its ends,” said Jeffrey Jaensubhakij, GIC’s crackdown in the world’s second-
wealth fund GIC, one of the world’s financial assets, and the knock-on biggest market, making up 37% of its group chief investment officer. largest economy.
biggest investors, is bracing for muted volatility in markets. portfolio, up from 34% a year ago.
investment returns and expects little The fund said it has raised its “In terms of pace and intensity, it
respite from runaway inflation that has GIC is ranked as the world’s sixth- Lim said central banks are likely to headcount in its real estate and shouldn’t get any worse. Whether it’ll
forced central banks around the world biggest sovereign investor with US$799 further tighten policy, at least in the infrastructure groups by about 35% ease or not is a different question but
to tighten policy. billion (RM3.6 billion) in assets, short term, to fight inflation. over the past three years. the stocks have fully reflected that,”
according to research firm Global SWF. Jaensubhakij said, adding China still
“Inflation itself is already a problem GIC has been expanding its Last month, GIC agreed to buy a offered opportunities for GIC beyond
because we want to generate a return Bigger peers such as Norway’s portfolio with real estate assets major stake in Europe-based The the tech sector.
higher than inflation,” Lim Chow Kiat, sovereign wealth fund and Japan’s focused on office, retail and industrial, Student Hotel, with Dutch pension
GIC’s CEO told Reuters in an Government Pension Investment as well as other sectors such as data fund APG in a deal that valued the GIC has investments in digital
interview. Fund have also flagged difficult market centres and infrastructure. student accommodation and hotel assets and Jaensubhakij said the recent
conditions, citing inflation and group at US$2.2 billion. shakeout in the crypto market showed
“Certainly we have to assume that geopolitical events. “Many of the real estate and vulnerabilities among the weaker
the macro environment remains infrastructure type investments GIC, which counts Alibaba and players while the underlying
challenging for the foreseeable future,” GIC said it reported an annualised actually have either automatic CPI Meituan among its Chinese technologies were still promising. –
he said, highlighting rising interest 20-year real rate of return of 4.2% for (consumer price index) riders or an investments, said the worst was likely Reuters
the year to March versus 4.3% over the ability to raise rents once the lease over on a technology regulatory

T H U R S DAY
28 JULY 2022

ASIAN dramas are addictive
and are becoming
increasingly popular,
especially among the
millennials and Gen Z. While Korean
dramas have always been well-loved,
the popularity of Chinese dramas is
also on the rise with the diverse
genres, attractive cast and intriguing
plots.
iQIYI recently announced its
massive slate of over 200 exciting
original Chinese productions
scheduled to launch within the next
two years. If you’re looking for more
content to indulge in, here are some
must-watch upcoming Chinese titles
you can look forward to, based on
your favourite K-dramas.

Epic Costume Dramas For the Fox Spirit Matchmaker. – IQIYI tells the story of young entrepreneurs The Heart of Genius. – IQIYI
History Geeks & Sageuk Drama from different walks of life working Gumiho and Reincarnation K-
Fans Spfoorilcthoice together to revive the national shoes Drama Fan
Six Flying Dragons and Mr Sunshine o Here are some brand “Teng Ye” through Now-airing fantasy romance K-
are sageuk (historical) k-dramas that upcoming Chinese eCommerce. drama Alchemy of Souls is creating a
explore political themes and patriots series that we’re Suspenseful Mysteries for Fans of buzz with its fun plot, character
dedicated to bringing a new era to certain will appeal to Detective & Spy K-Dramas romance ships, flawless swordplay
their country. History geeks who K-Drama fans as well Fans of detective stories that enjoyed and artistic visual effects. However,
enjoyed those dramas will feel the thrill and plot twists from Flower Chinese dramas have always been
equally inspired by the Nirvana in truth and love between the three of Evil will love the upcoming C- known for these when it comes to
Fire and Chinese Paladin series. main characters. drama Chasing the Undercurrent. oriental wuxia (sword-wielding
Chang Zheng, deputy head of the adventure) dramas especially when
One of the highest-rated period For those who enjoyed the criminal investigation brigade, finds there are supernatural characters.
costume dramas ever and the most struggles and successes of young himself involved in a series of
popular franchise in Chinese drama entrepreneurs giving it their all to conspiracies while investigating a Many are familiar with the
history, the Nirvana in Fire series is make it in the world as depicted in dock shooting case. As the case supernatural nine-tailed fox, or
soon to launch its third instalment. Itaewon Class and Start-Up, you will comes to light, relationships with gumiho, that is often featured in
Nirvana in Fire 3 is set in the virtual enjoy the upcoming C-film Rising family and friends are put to the test. Korean dramas like My Roommate is
timeline of China’s North and South With The Wind. Starring Gong Jun, a Gumiho or Tale of the Nine-Tailed.
Dynasties, following the struggles Chuxi and Wu Xuanyi who is also a Spy story lovers that fell for the Fox spirits or demons are common
that Mei Changsu goes through to member of K-pop group WJSN and action and intriguing storyline of mythical creatures in C-dramas as
amend the years of injustice and Chinese girl group Rocket Girls 101. It Vagabond should also check out the well. The upcoming Fox Spirit
support the crowning of the new king. C-drama Spy Game. A spy game is Matchmaker 1 explores the romance
quietly going viral among youths who between a human and fox spirit, and
Meanwhile, the Chinese Paladin are unaware that it originates from the challenges they face due to their
series is a classic game IP and its foreign intelligence organisations identities.
fourth instalment is eagerly awaited that make use of clueless game
by millions of fans. Chinese Paladin 4 players to carry out espionage Love that transcends time and
focuses on the journey of a young activities. Similar to Vagabond, it will space through reincarnation is
man Yun Tian He in the mountains be a thrilling experience to guess who another popular trope in K-dramas
seeking to find immortality. It is a tale the real mastermind behind the game like Goblin: The Lonely and Great God
of defying fate and believing in is! It also stars former Super Junior M and Mystic Pop Up Bar. Love You
miracles. member Han Geng and popular Seven Times is an upcoming fantasy
Inspirational Young Adult Stories heartthrob Wei Daxun. wuxia on the romance between
For The Dreamers & Passionate K- Oriental Fantasy Tales For the deities Xiang Yun and Chukong who
Drama Fans were punished to live through seven
Young adult stories are always eye- lifetimes of love and misfortune
opening as they highlight the together due to a certain mishap.
persistence and passion of youths to Differentiated Love Stories with a
achieve their dreams or goals like in Twist For K-drama Veterans & Fans
K-dramas 18 Again, Itaewon Class of Noona Romance
and Start-up. Veteran K-drama fans are familiar
with the noona romance trope; love
18 Again is about the lead with an older female lead, a popular
rediscovering himself, love and trend with the likes of Something in
family by meeting his loved ones as the Rain and She Would Never Know.
his 18-year-old self. In the C-drama Upcoming Taiwanese drama Lesson
The Heart of Genius, teen girl Lin in Love gives you that and more as it
Zhaoxi travels through time and revolves around the forbidden
space to discover her own potential. relationship between teacher and
Coming to a parallel world for the first student. Watch how the story unfolds
time, she is 12 years old and meets as the leads begin their controversial
her father Old Lin and first love Pei secret love affair.
Zhi. This is a story of the pursuit of
For K-drama fans who enjoyed
Back for You. – IQIYI While You Were Sleeping and W: Two
Worlds Apart, the upcoming Chinese
series Back For You should be on your
watchlist as its interesting storyline
has elements from both K-dramas.
Back For You is about a young
constable A Lai who is attacked by a
gang for investigating a case in the
early years of the Republic of China.

He is saved by Lu Na, a strange
woman who lost her memory. A Lai
begins to notice that Lu Na possesses
a comic script which seemingly
predicts ongoing cases that occur
around him.

The two team up to solve the cases
and uncover the truth behind the
comic’s prophecy.

These upcoming Chinese titles are
just some of the fantastic titles that
will be launched globally on the iQIYI
platform soon.

ENTERTAINMENT

16 theSun LYFE ON THURSDAY | JULY 28, 2022

Addai-Robinson The Gray Man 2 is on the way
stars as
Númenor queen THE action-thriller The Gray Man is The movie stars Gosling as
regent Míriel. – receiving a sequel and a spin-off secret agent Sierra-Six, who is
PRIVE VIDEO less than two weeks after its being pursued by a psychotic
premiere, indicating that Netflix’s mercenary at the direction of a
Btorifnagnintagsryeality marketing strategy of ‘Ryan high-ranking government official
Gosling vs. Chris Evans’ was attempting to conceal his own
apparently a huge success. misdeeds.

Ryan Gosling will reprise his The movie’s ensemble was also
role in the sequel alongside filled with top-tier actors and
filmmakers Joe and Anthony actresses, including Chris Evans,
Russo, and the co-writer of The Ana de Armas, Jessica Henwick,
Gray Man, Stephen McFeely, whose and Regé-Jean Page.
other works include Avengers:
Endgame and Captain America: Civil “The audience reaction to The
War, will handle the screenplay. Gray Man has been nothing short
of phenomenal. With so many
The plot of the spin-off is being amazing characters in the movie,
kept under wraps, but Paul we had always intended for The
Wernick and Rhett Reese, the Gray Man to be part of an
writers of Deadpool and
Zombieland, are penning expanded universe, and we
the script. are thrilled that Netflix
is announcing a
Based on Mark sequel with Ryan,
Greaney’s best- as well as a second
selling novel series, script that we’re
the US$200 excited to talk
million (RM891 about soon,” Joe
million) CIA thriller and Anthony Russo
debuted on the said in a statement.
streaming service The Gray Man is
on July 22 following currently streaming
a limited theatrical on Netflix. – by
run on July 15. Hazique Zairill

o The new Lord of the Rings series features its you’re going to tell this story in 2022,
most diverse, gender-balanced cast yet this to me feels like the only way to tell
it, the only way to represent it. And I
IT was not a conscious decision current world. think people have been really hungry Gosling plays the tortured protagonist of The Gray Man. – NETFLIX
for Peter Jackson’s The Lord of This has led to the series having an to see full representation in this
the Rings and The Hobbit world”. BLACKPINK set for
trilogies to feature mainly white ensemble of 21 leads, resulting in the return to the charts
male actors in leading roles. most diverse, gender-balanced “Because at the end of the day, this
Middle-earth in live action, with more story is all about people of different
Jackson was casting actors who female characters and actors of colour backgrounds coming together for a
resembled descriptions laid out in playing elves and Harfoots. common cause.”
author J.R.R. Tolkien’s seminal high
fantasy works, which were published The full cast turned up at San Markella Kavenagh, who plays the
in 1937. Diego Comic-Con last weekend to Harfoot Nori Brandyfoot, hopes that
preview new footage of the series. not just the series, but the industry
However, in Amazon’s highly continues to become more inclusive.
anticipated upcoming series The Lord “We’re talking about a global show,
of the Rings: The Rings of Power, and a global audience. This is now the Co-star Megan Richards added
creators J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay reality. This is not about taking the that she “can’t wait for the time when
had license from the author’s estate to narrow view,” said Cynthia Addai- that’s not even a question anymore”.
not only expand Tolkien’s cinematic Robinson, who stars as Númenor’s
universe, but to also hire an “inclusive human queen regent Míriel. The prequel series will be set
cast” to be more reflective of the thousands of years before The Lord of
“And to me this is about inviting the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies,
people in and being expansive. And if based on writings from the appendices
of The Lord of the Rings, as well as other
Tolkien works like The Silmarillion. –
by Mark Mathen Victor

DTheestKinanCgreDtytonnasttoydirect Avengers: BLACKPINK is currently filming the concert with PUBG Mobile and an
DIRECTOR Destin Daniel Cretton, most expensive music video for August comeback and world tour
who helmed Shang-Chi and the their much-awaited comeback later in the year.
Legend of the Ten Rings, has been next month, according to YG
announced to lead the next Entertainment. The tour is said to be the
instalment in the Avengers series – biggest world tour in the history of
Avengers: The Kang Dynasty. In a statement to the media, the a K-pop girl group.
agency said the music video
The film is believed to be based on involves a high production cost, BLACKPINK’s last music release
The Kang Dynasty, also known as the and that their “thorough plan’ is was The Album on Oct 2, 2020.
Kang War, a 16-part comic book saga proceeding smoothly. One of the famous songs includes
that follows Kang the Conqueror, a How You Like That, which reached
notorious warlord from the future The music video, for the single number one on charts worldwide,
who is one of the Avengers’ most Ready for Love, is to be released on Ice-cream, and Lovesick Girls.
deadly villains. July 29, 2020.
The album sold more than a
The film already has a projected BLACKPINK will also be million copies in the first month,
premiere date of May 2, 2025. launching a series of projects, and even entered the US Billboard
Currently, the project has no writer beginning with a collaboration 200 chart. – by S. Tamarai Chelvi
attached.
Cretton (left) and Majors are the only names confirmed for the upcoming Kang
Kevin Feige revealed at the San Dynasty film. – MARVEL STUDIOS
Diego Comic-Con The Kang Dynasty
will be one of two films released in Majors had previously been than the one in Ant-Man. Fans have waited almost two years for BLACKPINK to return. – YG
2025, the other being Avengers: Secret introduced in Loki. Though the Cretton’s direction in Shang-Chi ENTERTAINMENT
Wars on Nov 7, 2025, six months later. character’s name was never revealed
There is yet to be an announcement on the show, he was referred to as “He definitely impressed Marvel, since the
about that particular film’s director. Who Stays” (s classic Marvel Comics second film in Marvel’s Phase 4 was a
villain). blockbuster hit, grossing over US$432
Marvel Studios is keeping narrative million (RM1.92 billion) worldwide.
and casting details under wraps for Kang will also be the primary
the time being. However, according to antagonist in the forthcoming Ant- In late 2021, Cretton inked an
the title, Kang (Jonathan Mayors) will Man and the Wasp: Quantumania agreement with Marvel Studios and
play a major part in the film as Kang film. However, the actor mentioned at Onyx Collective to embark on a new
the Conqueror. the Comic-Con that there are multiple MCU project, a Wonder Man series for
Kangs and the one of Loki is different Disney+. – by Thashine
That implies he’ll be the next threat Selvakumaran
to the multiverse and the heroes.

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The Sandman: First Look The Sandman is due out on Netflix on Aug 5. – NETFLIX
AFTER many years of failed attempts producer Neil Gaiman (he/him) and
at bringing the story of Neil Gaiman’s showrunner/executive producer Nana Mahazan is
Morpheus to the big screen, the wait is Allan Heinberg (he/him). on a mission! –
almost over. The official trailer for In an interview, author Gaiman NANA MAHAZAN
Netflix’s highly anticipated The promised fans that the show is a
Sandman debuted worldwide at San faithful adaptation of the comics in
Diego Comic-Con, Hall H last week to both spirit and storyline. However,
the delight of fans. there will be some changes ... the
The jaw-dropping Comic Con show will be set in the present day,
panel includes The Sandman cast: which is 30 years later than when the
Tom Sturridge (he/him), Gwendoline comics take place.
Christie (she/her), Vivienne The first season of the series will
Acheampong (she/her), Boyd cover the comics’ first volume
Holbrook (he/him), Kirby Howell- Preludes and Nocturnes story arc
Baptiste (she/her), Mason Alexander from issues one to eight where after
Park (they/them), Jenna Coleman years of imprisonment, Morpheus –
(she/her), Vanesu The King Of Dreams –
Samunyai (she/her), as he embarks on a
Asim Chaudhry Scan the QR quest across realms to
(he/him), Patton code to find what was stolen
Oswalt (he/him); and watch the from him and restore
creator/executive trailer his power.

An aacmtriessssiownith
oNana Mahazan hopes to empower women with
confidence and good communication skills by
organising a free talk tour all around Malaysia

█ BY S. TAMARAI CHELVI Selauknana, and the Sisterhood clothing brand. Nana related an incident where one of her sometime this year.
However, fame and fortune did not come followers felt bad for not going to work. The It would be a half-day workshop, and Nana
NANA MAHAZAN is on a mission to woman decided to stay home to take care of her
empower women. The popular TV host easily. She had her own share of struggles. aged parents, but she felt unhappy. hopes it will be a fun and memorable session. It
and entrepreneur wants to help women However, she has now reached a point in life is intended to help participants find themselves,
gain more confidence and better where she can share her wisdom with others. The woman felt that her friends may look by listening to and understanding them.
communication skills. down on her, and felt sad for not being able to
The star of the Gangster movie explained she experience corporate working life just like her The free talk will be open to all, especially her
The actress, who came in seventh place in the feels she is at the right point of her life to do so peers. followers, who are mostly women between the
first season of Akademi Fantasia in 2003, because she has managed all aspects of her life. ages of 24 and 44, and people who are struggling
explained that she discovered that there were First, she prioritised taking care of herself, her “Whether you are a mother who quit her job with self-confidence and other issues in life.
many women who needed some pointers in these family, her business, and other jobs. to care for her family, or a graduate without a job,
departments, through her interactions it does not mean you are any less [than others]. Nana said: “Basically, it’s open to everyone
with other women during social Right now, it’s about going above and beyond who needs encouragement or just wants to be
functions and events, and even to serve her community, in the best way she can. “Currently, I am in the midst of planning a among positive people. The event will be
among chats with some of her free talk on how to build confidence and relevant to everyone and it will be a session to
female followers on social media. Nana, who has a big following on social communication skills.” find strength, together.”
media, feels that as she has grown older
Thus, she made a decision to and wiser, she is in a position to help She has initiated the plan, but she is working She plans to start her free talk in her home
do something that would help with an agency to organise a free talk programme state of Johor, Sarawak, and finally, Kuala
make a little difference in their others. at the moment. It is expected to take place Lumpur.
lives. “I believe that if I could help one

Nana, whose real name is person in their life, or change it for the
Nurul Hana Che Mahazan, better, then it is a good deed,” said Nana.
turned her life around to
become one of the successful “My mission is to see how I can
women. close the gap between me and my
community. How can I contribute
Right now, Nana wears many more to them with my experience of
hats; she’s a successful TV host, over 19 years in the industry.
singer, and actress.
“I always wondered: how to help
She has been in the local them to achieve [their dreams] and how
entertainment industry for the to find their confidence, because I find
past 19 years and currently, working mothers have self-confidence
she is the owner of Nana
Mahazan Beauty, a issues.”
kiwi-based product, Revealing her inner thoughts,
Nana feels the time is right Nana said: “Deep down in
to share her knowledge my heart, I know I can
and experience. – NANA help more women to
MAHAZAN find their purpose
in life. I feel that
my
knowledge
and
experience
may be
helpful to
others.”
“This is
about me
giving back
to my
community
and I am
looking forward
to what I can give
to my community,”
said the 39-year-
old radio
announcer, who
has a large number
of followers on social
media.

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█ BY MARIETTA MU The scent of
Malaysia
SPLURGING on a decadent o Here are several perfumers who have
bottle of luxury fragrance is an captured the essence of Malaysia
exciting treat for most of us,
but when we’re faced with the the picture of walking down the patchouli, geosmin, and
choice between a designer perfume serene street of the ancient capital sandalwood when
or a niche fragrance, which should city of the Far East with golden combined together.
we choose? A niche fragrance is a osmanthus (Kin-Mokusei) flowers in Like many of the
unique, in-house perfume produced full bloom, exuding its sweet and scents that are
on a small scale, and the limited exotic scent with notes of ripe apricot, inspired by their
availability for the niche perfumes peach and freesia. hometown, their new scent Morning Cherry on Top (left) and Coconut Nanas (right). – RIRANA PERFUME
are sometimes artisan fragrances.
Jackets worn by pedestrians fill the in Kundasang is also reminiscent of in their fragrance base. Josh Lee Fragrances
The global perfume market size is air with a touch of leather, and notes relaxing, quiet, chilly Kundasang Established in 2018, all fragrances Established in late August 2012 at
projected to reach US$43.2 billion of jasmine green tea waft up from the mornings as the name suggests, a George Town, Penang, Josh Lee is a
(~RM190 billion) by 2028 as the tea house nearby. Geishas with white nostalgic memory and favourite come in custom-made silk Songket Perfume Master who graduated as a
robust demand for beauty products faces and red lips are walking up and travel destination for locals and Tenun Pahang boxes made by local European Fragrance and Cosmetic
and accessories among consumers is down, and the slight powdery note of foreigners alike. Malaysian artists. Master (EFCM) from the world’s top
expected to boost the market growth. those scented sachets tied to their Clearly, Bahfamsn is creative perfumery school, ISIPCA (Institut
waists slowly penetrates the air in this noses that love to make all sorts of The scent Mahsuri is inspired by Supérieur International du Parfum,
Malaysia is famous for producing season of autumn. interesting scents into a bottle as they the legendary Langkawi Mahsuri’s de la Cosmétique et de l’Aromatique
top-quality oud oil and agarwood For their Oud de Nyonya, inspired share their hometown with other conspiratorial event that led to her Alimentaire) in Versailles, France to
products, a rare perfume raw by Baba-Nyonya Peranakan people. unjust death. The scent symbolises fulfil his lifelong dream of having his
ingredient which is extracted from culture, Oud De Nyonya her purity and virtue, opening with a own fragrance company.
the wood of a wild tropical tree features scrumptious notes of Rirana Parfum whirl of citruses infused with
infected with a type of mould. pandan leaves, coconut milk Founded in 2017, Rirana camphor. His vision was to be an established
and gula melaka found in Parfum is inspired by international fragrance brand that is
Oud is a dark, extremely fragrant most of Nyonya kuihs. To natural woods, flowers, The unusual smell, bitter-dry, is truly Malaysian at heart and George
resin produced by the agar tree and enrich the heart of the herbs and aromatic almost mystical, like the muffled Town by Josh Lee was the first
apparently, only 2% of trees produce composition, they’ve botanicals, and their sound of a gong hidden somewhere fragrance project launched by him.
oud, making it incredibly precious introduced a rare natural range of unisex scents is in the palace. With jasmine adding
and therefore, expensive. Despite all extract of orange jessamine scientifically formulated some sweetness to it, it smells like The fragrance features the four
of that, the lack of knowledge about flower which is to react to the Chinese tea, and the sombre accord main characteristics of George Town
perfumery and the tough barrier for characteristic of the wearer and of incense-smelling sandalwood city: fresh citrusy sea water of Penang
entry into the industry resulted in heritage and even evolve over the makes the complex composition very island, heavenly gourmet spices
very few Malaysian perfume included old- day. unisex and long-lasting. (nutmeg, cinnamon, cardamom),
powerhouses. fashioned Nyonya- Their Black romantic floral bouquet (hibiscus
style boudoir Wood perfume Fleur de Rampai is a green floral and rose) and opulent heritage
Like seeds that need the right powder to create the is woody and inspired by Bunga Rampai, a fresh woody notes (sandalwood).
environment to germinate, some nostalgic scent of balsamic with potpourri traditionally made for
niche Malaysian perfume brands vintage Nyonya-style main notes of weddings as a bridal fragrance. Packed in a Batik toiletry bag,
have tried and failed to capture the powder in their sandalwood, Bunga rampai is a quintessential OUD by Josh Lee is a woody oriental
market’s attention, and some have memories. rosewood, Malay fragrance, often evoking the fragrance that captures the rich
even moved elsewhere to expand cardamom, scent of happiness, family, and biodiversity of the Malaysian
their brands. However, the Malaysian Bahfamsn tonka beans, togetherness. With pandan, jasmine, Rainforests. It opens with fresh notes
identity will always follow them as Fragrance oud, and and patchoulli, Fleur de Rampai is of dawn break and follows by a
they bring a part of our culture An artisan perfume amber black thick and almost edible, similar to medley note of indigenous spices,
overseas, so here is a list of house from Sabah wood. Nasi Lemak. herbs and floras before unfurling the
independent Malaysian perfumers founded by Sonali They Mahsuri. – MALAY PERFUMERY elegant yet exotic oud accord of its
that you need to check out. Said and Kriss My Village and Siberian Musk. – describe the precious trees.
Auphorie Mokhtar, Bahfamsn BAHFAMSN FRAGRANCE woody scent as
An award-winning scent atelier With zesty bitter orange,
dedicated to luxury handcrafted Fragrance also elegant, bergamot, spicy clove, and Malaysia’s
scents founded by Eugene Au and handmakes their fragrances in small mysterious, and “a statement scent”. own national flower, hibiscus petals,
Emrys Au, Auphorie is inspired by batches. Sonali and Kriss get their Coconut Nanas, on the other the scent combines with heavy
cultures and heritages throughout inspiration from their favourite hand, is a sweet fruity milky tropical patchouli, agarwood, sandalwood
the world. The duo create scents that memories, places, music, food, and scent which opens up with a blast of and cedarwood to create a scent that
evoke unique images and depictions art. Their newest creations that were sweetness from the pineapple peach smells like the woods of Malaysia.
of nostalgia and memories. just released this month are animalic swirled into a pool of milky coconut
Osiris, dark and thick Luwak Touch, vibe. Then, exotic white floral (tiare & As for Nyonya by Josh Lee, the
All of their releases are limited and misty Morning in Kundasang. frangipani) start to come up and the scent draws a picture of a Peranakan
editions and many of them are Bahfamsn usually gets their magic happens at the dry down. The woman of mixed Chinese and
currently vaulted. Right now, their niche-perfume customers from the sweet, coconutty, heady floral blend Malay/Indonesian heritage.
three artisan scents on the market are states and stocks on Sealed Essence. will remind you of summer, beach,
Miyako, Tenmoku III – Zhu Yan BO Their perfumes are also available on and holiday, and is also described as The fresh floral fragrance
Yue, and Oud de Nyonya. their website. Polynesia in a bottle. embodies the graceful femininity of a
Their scent My Village and Their scent Cherry on Top is an modern Nyonya who embraces
Miyako was the winner of The Art Siberian Musk is inspired by the exclusive edition in collaboration flowers as part of her culture, with
and Olfaction Awards 2016, opening smell of her grandmother’s place in with D’or Prestige, USA. It’s a sweet rose and jasmine symbolising her
with juicy peach, tangy and zesty the village. It is inspired by the smell aphrodisiac gourmand fragrance that eternal beauty, lotus reflecting her
yuzu, and sweet ripe apricot. purity, champaca expressing her
eternal love while peony and orchid
Gradually, the unique sweet note portraying her nobility.
of Japanese golden osmanthus (Kin-
Mokusei) shines through, of the village on her road trips back opens with delightful vanilla, cherry
accompanied by a touch of jasmine to her grandmother’s place every and caramel deep in a floral musky
green tea note. All these sweet notes weekend and is also leather vibe that creates a warm spicy
are cut by the smell you get on woody combination.
shades of trips to Telipok, Their bottles are creatively
metallic and Tuaran, Tamparuli wrapped in jute strings to give it that
bitter leather and Kundasang. rustic look, and since their ratio is
note, Although she 60% to 70% essential oil, their
resulting in a describes it as the perfumes are really concentrated,
“shibui” and combination of buffalo higher than typical Extrait de parfum,
balanced poop on the road, and will give your nose a run for its
scent. dogs, goats, muddy money.
soil, and kampung
The fruits – even though Malay Perfumery
setting for this some might be put off Malay Perfumery is an artisan
fragrance is by the description – it fragrance house specialising in scents
turns out to be a of the Malay Archipelago, evoking the
Miyako. – AUPHORIE nostalgic airy and light heritage of ethnic Malays combined
smell with mud with French perfumery techniques.
accord, Peanut accord, Their names, scents, and materials
Jasmine Sambac, Rose, are authentically designed at the
Siberian deer musk heart of the Malay world, Malaysia.
tincture, civet, hay Fazzillah Noordin is the nose
absolute, Indonesia behind the brand with 10 perfumes George Town by Josh Lee. – JOSH LEE FRAGRANCES

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The Shops along Chenang Beach are ready to welcome visitors.
magnificent Chenang Beach is still a hive of activity for beachgoers.
statue at
Dataran Lang.

█ BY ANANSA JACOB Return to
paradise
TOURISM was one of the
industries most affected by
the pandemic, and the
situation only started to
improve this year, once international
borders began reopening.

However, it was not all gloom and
doom during the border lockdowns.
One of the more welcome side effects
has been that Malaysians began to
rediscover the beauty of our local o For the perfect place to get away from it all,
tourist spots, with many embracing Langkawi remains my favourite place to visit
the ‘Cuti-Cuti Malaysia’ concept with
gusto.
Recently, I joined a small group of
friends on a trip back to one of our Animal-shaped folded towels will welcome families checking in to the Berjaya
favourite pre-pandemic holiday a few drinks while we waited. The Langkawi Resort. – ALL PIX BY ANANSA JACOB/THESUN
destinations – Langkawi island. The friendly staff served us our coffees
last time any of us had been there and frappuccinos promptly along island were not as crowded as they by Karina Bahrin and Jacky How,
was just before the lockdowns began, with a nice hot bun. once were. who also manage the adjoining La
and so we were eager to revisit some Once our rental car arrived, we Pari-Pari Resort.
of our old haunts and see how the loaded our small amount of luggage We paid a visit to the legendary
island was recovering. into it and headed off to the Berjaya eagle statue at Dataran Lang in Kuah. While business is picking up, they
We took a flight from KLIA2 to the Langkawi Resort, which was to be Surprisingly, there was hardly are understaffed, a situation
Langkawi International Airport, and our ‘home’ for the next three days. anyone else there aside from several currently experienced by most of the
we immediately noticed that the Despite its distance from traders. Of course, the lack of crowds establishments in Langkawi.
once cramped building had been Langkawi’s main shopping and may have been due to the searing Thousands of people from the
upgraded, with more eateries and eating districts, the resort has long heat, which did not let up throughout mainland who worked in Langkawi
shops open for tourists. There were been our favourite place to stay due our time on the island. returned to their hometowns once
plenty of places for travellers to sit to its private beach and lush the borders were closed, and most
and relax while waiting for their flight rainforest setting. The fact that it is The street along Chenang Beach have not returned. Replacements are
or their pick-up to arrive. located a stone’s throw from Gunung was also not as lively as it had been also difficult to find.
One of the additions was a food Machincang – home of the stunning prior to the pandemic. Several of the
court zone, which housed a Langkawi Sky Bridge – as well as restaurants and cafes that we had However, like other business
Starbucks Reserve outlet. As had several other key locations for nature once frequented were no longer in owners on the island, Karina and
some time to spare before our rental lovers makes everything worthwhile. business. We did see more souvenir Jacky have had to adapt to their
car was delivered, we decided to grab The resort was just as we Hotel guests can enjoy a fire show on shops open – mostly variations of the situation. During the lockdowns,
remembered, with some additions to the beach on Friday and Saturday same trinkets – but most of the they started an organic vegetable
better accommodate guests with nights. crowds were concentrated around farm, and currently, supply fresh
young children. There was now a fire the duty-free shops, which remain produce to several major hotels and
show every Friday and Saturday emphasis has been placed upon the one of the island’s biggest attractions. other restaurants located on the
night from 8pm on the beachfront resort’s childcare facilities and island.
(for RM30 per seat, with a services. The actual Chenang beachfront
complimentary drink), and more Families who check in with their was still a flurry of activity, however. Incidentally, Karina also found
children will get a child-size Banana boats and jet skis whizzed time to write and publish her debut
bathrobe and slippers, as well as a across the sunlight-dappled water novel, The Accidental Malay, which
bath towel folded into the shape of while people enjoyed picnics or won the 2022 Epigram Books Fiction
an elephant. It is an adorable touch horseback rides on the beach. Prize earlier this year.
that the hotel intends to add a little Pandemic or not, Langkawi’s
cheer to the holiday experience. beaches can still draw in the As we drove around the island, we
While things at the resort seemed holidaymakers. were all in agreement that Langkawi
to have mostly returned to normal, remains one of the best places to visit
we did notice that most of the once- We gained a little more insight in Malaysia, especially if you are
The seafront chalets of the Berjaya Langkawi Resort. bustling tourist spots around the into how the island was affected by looking for the perfect island
the pandemic during dinner at Fat getaway. Despite it being years since
Cupid, one of our favourite dining our last visit, at times it felt as though
spots in Langkawi. The long- we had never left. And there is still so
established restaurant is co-owned much to explore and see.

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WHEN it comes to it is essential to have proper shelvings
designing a workspace, to ensure that all fashion pieces to
various elements will skincare collections are well-organised.
need to be factored into – ALL PIX BY DAVID YEOW
consideration from boosting PHOTOGRAPHY
creativity to encouraging productivity
and well-being of the team. Beyond
just the typical workspaces, this
includes the meeting rooms,
reception area, and the office pantry
which do play an important role in
influencing a team’s performance.

Discover how Jane Lau – better
known as Jane Chuck, founder of
beauty and lifestyle brands Chuck’s
and Motherchuckers – creatively
implemented Cosentino into various
parts of her new Motherquarters
together with famed designer Jun
Ong who is also the co-founder of
POW Ideas. From building lasting
impressions with her clients to
inspiring her and her team’s
creativity, explore the importance of
selecting suitable materials and
colours for your workspace with
Cosentino from a beauty
entrepreneur’s perspective.

Building impressions to last: Stylish workspace At Motherquarters the pantry is the
Designing a creative centrepiece for ideas to help trigger ultimate place for Jane and her team
your workspace one’s creativity to come together and exchange ideas.
Centrepieces in any workspace are to stand its ground. Hence, Arcilla
crucial when it comes to creating Shelving: A creative solution to Red stone from the Sunlit Days
lasting impressions especially when keep your workspace organised collection was perfect as it has a deep
you have to host first-time customers When it comes to work or retail space, pastel tone and a homogenous look.”
or clients. The office appearance tells organisation is key to ensuring that A well-designed office pantry that
a lot about a company, similar to how you can easily access your products boosts community spirit, well-
one’s physical appearance talks about or stocks and of course, know where being and creative solutions
one’s stylish and creative character. everything is. By keeping the space The office pantry is where employees
organised, it will keep you efficient by in the office obtain the bulk of their
At Motherquarters Jane selected saving you time to work on more nutrition. When you spend the whole
the classic and elegant Silestone important tasks instead, especially for day being bombarded by challenging
Ethereal Glow by Cosentino, in her a busy entrepreneur like Jane Chuck. tasks, your brain will have a higher
stylish fountain centrepiece that nutritional demand. A healthy office
represents Chucks creatively. According to Jane, as fashion and pantry is a must, and an aesthetically-
According to Jane: “As I will be skincare are the core of Chuck’s retail pleasing pantry is a plus! It
working with many creatives, I business, it is essential to have proper encourages the team to take
wanted a space that can inspire them. shelvings to ensure that all fashion productive breaks in the office and
Just like the colours we picked, I pieces to skincare collections are boosts their morale to build
believe this space brings out good well-organised yet at the same time it meaningful conversations and
energy”. is also the perfect space to showcase brainstorm ideas with one another.
the “Chuck’s skincare line and
The fountain centrepiece was Motherchuckers clothing line” in a At Motherquarters the pantry is
“inspired by suburbia malls and mid- creative way”. To keep her space the ultimate place for Jane and her
century homes”. As Motherquarters ordered while completing the overall team to come together and exchange
was a space for aspirations, people workspace ambience that she desires, ideas and even get creative
and self-care, the “heart of space Jane chose the durable and inspiration while sharing snacks or
revolved around an oval-shaped sustainable Silestone Sunlit Days meals but more importantly it has to
mosaic-tiled counter with a bespoke Series, specifically Arcilla Red, an be sustainable, “fun and easy to take
water fountain and “fountain of earthy red that breathes fire and care of”.
youth,” according to Jun. smells of petrichor, for her shelving
design at Chuck’s HQ. According to In terms of design, the pantry was
From its material to colour, Jun: “Chuck’s products come in inspired by a “cosy, wood-toned
Silestone Ethereal Glow was chosen various vibrant colours and textures kitchen from the 1950s with
to complete the fountain centrepiece so it was important to select a display contemporary fittings that introduce
design and appeal because it was the shelving finish that is muted yet able pops of colours in the pantry to cut
“perfect countertop to finish the look through the wood tones. We wanted
as it has a classic white marble to introduce pops of colours in the
aesthetic yet water and stain- pantry to cut through the wood
resistant. The counter was designed tones,” according to Jun. “We love
in an ellipse shape, and the single-cut how Silestone Posidonia Green from
of Ethereal stone was included to the Sunlit Days series by Cosentino
accentuate its seamless, dramatic makes the perfect countertop
curves,” according to Jun. because it is both durable for kitchen
Jane Chuck’s workspace use and also pairs perfectly against
our baby blue-tiled backsplash”. Jane
and her team are assured that any
food or snacks prepared are also safe
to consume, as the Sunlit Days series
is made with the exclusive and
sustainable HybriQ+ technology that
significantly reduces the presence of
crystalline silica to ensure no harmful
or artificial gases are emitted.

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* SPORTS

Commonwealth Games defy
doomsayers to remain afloat

IN THE MATTER OF DALAM PERKARA AKTA THE Commonwealth Games are According to the Financial Times, Olympic Games but tend to try to
THE COMPANIES ACT, 2016 SYARIKAT 2016 sometimes seen as a quirky relic in the the West Midlands Combined mirror them in look, feel, and impact,”
DAN modern sporting calender but former Authority estimates the event will be he said. “That’s just not possible or
AND IN THE MATTER OF DALAM PERKARA International Olympic Committee worth £1 billion RM5.4b) to the credible.
MATLAMAT (IOC) marketing chief Michael Payne regional economy.
FREUDENBERG HOUSEHOLD says they have consistently defied the “So I think they need to redefine
DENGKIL SDN. BHD. PRODUCTS doomsayers. Payne, credited with transforming ‘success’ and build their product
(CO. NO.: 201301037013 the IOC brand and finances through accordingly.”
(MALAYSIA) SDN. BHD. The 22nd edition of the Games sponsorship, said the Commonwealth
(1066842-K)) No. Pendaftaran : opens in Birmingham today, bringing Games had shown remarkable Payne added that the
NOTICE OF SELECTIVE SHARE together around 5,000 athletes from resilience over the decades. Commonwealth Games are a vital
CAPITAL REDUCTION BY WAY OF [200701022722 (780737-V)] 72 nations and territories – mostly showcase for smaller nations and
(DALAM PENGGULUNGAN former British colonies – to compete in “People have been talking of the territories.
REPAYMENT OF 19 sports over 11 days. demise of the Commonwealth Games
SHARE CAPITAL SYARIKAT SECARA SUKARELA for nearly half a century but they are “For many of the smaller nations
NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to OLEH AHLI) The Commonwealth Games are not still going, so I would not write them this is their one moment on the world
Section 117(10) of the Companies on the scale of the Olympics that off just yet,” he told AFP. sports stage, with an opportunity to
Act, 2016, that a Special Resolution NOTIS MESYUARAT TERAKHIR Birmingham once aspired to host – shine and win medals,” said the 64-
to reduce the share capital of the city was beaten by Barcelona for Another former IOC marketing year-old Irishman.
MATLAMAT DENGKIL SDN. BHD. NOTIS ADALAH DENGAN INI the right to put on the 1992 Games – executive, Terrence Burns, said it was
(CO. NO.: 201301037013 (1066842- DIBERIKAN menurut Seksyen but officials hope they can provide a important for the event to find its own “That is important for these nations
K)) (“the Company”) has been duly 459 Akta Syarikat 2016 bahawa big economic boost for the area. niche and evolve accordingly. and governments to drive local sports
passed by the Members on 25 JULY Mesyuarat Terakhir Ahli-Ahli interest. At the Olympics there is no
2022. Syarikat tersebut akan diadakan “These other Games are not the chance for them to medal.” – AFP
An extract of the Special Resolution di No. 9, Jalan Indah 16, Taman
is set out below: Cheras Indah, 56100 Kuala
THAT pursuant to Section 117 of Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan
the Companies Act, 2016 the Board pada 29 Ogos 2022 pada pukul
of Directors be and is hereby given 11.00 pagi untuk tujuan berikut:
the authority to:- -
THAT approval be and is hereby
given to the Company to accept IN THE MATTER OF 1. Untuk menerima dan Stenson set
and exercise selective share THE COMPANIES ACT, 2016 mempertimbangkan
capital reduction of 24,006 akaun dari Pelikuidasi
units of ordinary shares by way AND yang menunjukkan cara
of repayment of share capital IN THE MATTER OF bagaimana penggulunggan
amounted RM11,505.00. FREUDENBERG HOUSEHOLD tersebut telah dijalankan
Pursuant to Section 118(2) of the dan menerima sebarang
Companies Act, 2016, any creditor PRODUCTS penjelasan mengenainya;
of the Company may apply to the (MALAYSIA) SDN. BHD.
Court for the Special Resolution to Registration No.: [200701022722 2. Untuk menentukan
be cancelled within six weeks from menurut Seksyen 518(3) for LIV debut
the date of the Special Resolution. (780737-V)] (b) Akta Syarikat 2016 cara
A copy of the Solvency Statement (IN MEMBERS’ VOLUNTARY bagaimana buku-buku,
made by all the Directors of akaun dan dokumen Syarikat
the Company in relation to WINDING UP) dan Pelikudasi sepatutnya
the reduction of share capital NOTICE OF FINAL MEETING dilupuskan.
is available at the Company’s NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT
Registered Office at No. 29-2, Jalan pursuant to Section 459 of the YAP KAI WENG … as Trump course hosts second US event
46A/26, Taman Sri Rampai, 53300 Companies Act, 2016, the Final Pelikuidasi
Kuala Lumpur, W.P. Kuala Lumpur Meeting of the Members of the SACKED European Ryder Cup captain Henrik Stenson
for inspection free of charge during Company will be held at No. 9, Jalan Kuala Lumpur makes his LIV Golf debut tomorrow as Donald Trump’s
business hours, by any creditor of Indah 16, Taman Cheras Indah, 56100 Bedminster course hosts the second US event of the
the Company for a period of six Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Tarikh: 28 Julai 2022 rebel Saudi-backed circuit against a backdrop of
weeks from the date of the Special on Monday, 29 August 2022 at 11.00 protests.
Resolution. a.m. for the purpose of: - 322 Notices Henrik Stenson. – AFPPIX
CHOONG CHEE HOONG 1. To receive and consider the Stenson was stripped of his Ryder Cup captaincy last week
Director Liquidator’s Statement of Accounts DALAM MAHKAMAH SESYEN DI after confirmation he had opted to sign with LIV in a deal
Date: 28 JULY 2022 showing the manner in which the KUALA LUMPUR reportedly worth close to US$50 million (RM220m).
winding up has been conducted
322 Notices and the property of the Company DALAM WILAYAH PERSEKUTUAN, It was just the latest bombshell to detonate across the
disposed of and of hearing any MALAYSIA golfing world, which has been plunged into a virtual civil war
IN THE HIGH COURT OF MALAYA AT explanations that may be given by this year with the emergence of the LIV circuit.
KUALA LUMPUR the Liquidator. GUAMAN NO.
2. To determine pursuant to Section WA-A52NCvC-277-04/2022 The upstart series, fronted by Greg Norman, is bankrolled
IN THE STATE OF WILAYAH 518(3)(b) of the Companies Act, by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, and has sought to
PERSEKUTUAN, MALAYSIA 2016 the manner and period in ANTARA lure top golfers with contracts which in some cases run into
(COMMERCIAL DIVISION) which the books, accounts and LAI CHOOI the hundreds of millions of dollars.
COMPANIES (WINDING UP) NO. : WA- documents of the Company and (No. K/P: 611226-10-5917)
of the Liquidator thereof shall be Stenson’s decision to join LIV follows defections by several
28NCC-149-02/2022 disposed of. …PLAINTIF stars from the United States and Europe, including major
In the matter of Section 465(1)(e) and (h) YAP KAI WENG DAN winners such as Dustin Johnson, Brooks Koepka, Patrick Reed
read together with Section 466(1)(a) of Liquidator WAKIL DIRI BAGI HARTA PUSAKA CHIN and Bryson DeChambeau.
the Companies Act, 2016 Kuala Lumpur KUEY YONG
Dated this 28th day of July, 2022 (No. K/P: 621007-10-6337), SI MATI Those players have all been hit with indefinite bans from
And A member entitled to attend and vote the PGA Tour.
In the matter of LAGOON POOL AND at this meeting is entitled to appoint a … DEFENDAN
WATERWORLD (M) SDN BHD (Company proxy to attend and vote in his stead. NOTIS PENYAMPAIAN Several of Stenson’s former European Ryder Cup
No: 280511-W) A proxy need not be a member of GANTI DALAM BENTUK IKLAN teammates, including Ian Poulter, Sergio Garcia and Lee
the Company. Proxy forms must be Kepada : Westwood have also signed with LIV Golf.
And deposited with the Liquidator at the WAKIL DIRI BAGI HARTA PUSAKA
In the matter of the Companies (Winding- above address not less than 48 hours CHIN KUEY YONG, SI MATI This week’s tournament has an extra dimension given that
Up) Rules, 1972 before the meeting. No. 45, Jalan 2, Taman Kepong it is taking place at former US President Trump’s Trump
52100 Kuala Lumpur National course at Bedminster, New Jersey.
Between 322 Notices Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur.
KFSS HARVEST (M) SDN. BHD. AMBIL PERHATIAN bahawa satu Bedminster was due to have hosted this year’s PGA
(Company No. : 1176060-T) IN THE MATTER OF Writ dan Pernyataan Tuntutan telah Championship major, but was stripped of that right last year in
THE COMPANIES ACT, 2016 dikeluarkan terhadap kamu dalam the wake of the Jan 6 riot by the former president’s supporters
...PETITIONER Mahkamah Sesyen di Kuala Lumpur at the US Capitol.
And AND dalam tindakan di atas oleh Plaintif,
LAGOON POOL AND WATERWORLD (M) IN THE MATTER OF Lai Chooi yang mempunyai alamat Trump has subsequently emerged as a vocal advocate for
SDN BHD (Company No. : 280511-W) SAFARI AUTOSPORTS SDN. BHD. pernyampaiannya di No. 30, Jalan SS LIV, last week urging golfers to “take the money” and sign with
[COMPANY NO. 199901022886 2/46, 47300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor the circuit.
…RESPONDENT dan Mahkamah telah memerintahkan
ADVERTISEMENT OF (497786-V)] bahawa Writ dan Pernyataan Tuntutan In an interview with the Wall Street Journal published on
AMENDED PETITION (In Liquidation - bertarikh 14/04/2022 yang dikeluarkan Tuesday, avid golfer Trump again spoke admiringly of LIV,
NOTICE is hereby given that an Amended Members’ Voluntary Winding Up) oleh Mahkamah Yang Mulia ini describing it as “one of the hottest things to have happened in
Petition for the Winding-Up of the NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at a Meeting disampaikan kepada kamu dengan sports.”
abovenamed company by the High Court of Members of the Company held at Lot menampalkan sesalinan bermeterai
was on 6th day of July 2022, presented 2012, Batu 12 1/2, Jalan Serdang Lama, Writ dan Pernyataan Tuntutan tersebut “I think LIV has been a great thing for Saudi Arabia, for the
by KFSS Harvest (M) Sdn Bhd and that 43300 Serdang, Selangor Darul Ehsan on berserta sesalinan bermeterai Perintah image of Saudi Arabia,” Trump told the paper.
the said Amended Petition is directed 21 July 2022 at 10:00a.m., the following Untuk Penyampaian Ganti bertarikh 5
to be heard at Kuala Lumpur High Court Special Resolution was passed: - Julai, 2022 di Papan Notis Mahkamah “I think it’s going to be an incredible investment from that
at 9.00 a.m. on the 23rd day of August SPECIAL RESOLUTION – MEMBERS’ Sesyen Kuala Lumpur, menampalkan standpoint, and that’s more valuable than lots of other things
2022; and any creditor or contributory VOLUNTARY WINDING UP OF THE sesalinan bermeterai Writ dan because you can’t buy that-even with billions of dollars.” – AFP
of the company, desiring to support or COMPANY AND APPOINTMENT OF Pernyataan Tuntutan tersebut berserta
oppose the making of an order on the LIQUIDATOR sesalinan bermeterai Perintah Untuk Money not Major motivation for Zalatoris
said Petition, may appear at the time “THAT the company be liquidated by way Penyampaian Ganti bertarikh 5 Julai,
of hearing by himself or his counsel for of members’ voluntary winding up and 2022 di tempat ketara premis alamat CALLING the PGA Tour the best tour in others – major titles are the ultimate series.
that purpose; and a copy of the Amended that Mr. Lim Fook Onn of 30 Jalan Bukit terakhir Defendan yang diketahui the world and saying the golf world goal, not prize money. “This (PGA Tour) is a pure
Petition will be furnished to any Segar 3, Taman Bukit Segar, Cheras, 56100 oleh Plaintif, iaitu di No. 45, Jalan 2, needed to “let the dust settle,” up-and-
creditor or contributory of the company Kuala Lumpur and Ms. Tan San Li of Econs Taman Kepong, 52100 Kuala Lumpur, comer Will Zalatoris reaffirmed his “If you gave me all the money in meritocracy and I’m sure you could
requiring the same by the undersigned Corporate Advisory Sdn. Bhd., L8-02, 8th Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur dan commitment to the PGA over the LIV the world tomorrow, I’d still be doing argue there’s a meritocracy to being
on payment of the regulated charge for Floor, Brem Mall, Off Jalan Kepong, 52000 mengiklankan satu terbitan di dalam Golf Invitational Series yesterday. the exact same thing,” Zalatoris said part of LIV, but that’s their decision for
the same. Kuala Lumpur be appointed as Liquidators surat khabar “The Sun” dan bahawa ahead of this week’s Rocket Mortgage you to play there.
The Petitioner’s address is No.8-8- to act for the purpose of winding-up the segala penampalan dan pengiklanan Zalatoris discussed the fact that Classic in Detroit.
2,Queen’s Avenue, Jalan Bayam, Off company’s affairs and distributing its sedemikian akan disifatkan sebagai even if LIV players are not banned from “They’re the ones offering you the
Jalan Peel, 55100 Kuala Lumpur. assets.” cukup dan sempurna ke atas Defendan majors, it will become immensely “Like I said, I’ve wanted to win a money to play. Here it’s earned and I
The Petitioner’s solicitors are M/s Lim Fook Onn selepas tujuh (7) hari dari tarikh harder for younger LIV players to major my entire life and I’ve wanted to think that’s the biggest difference and I
Francis Pereira & Shan of Suite 8A, Director terakhir penampalan dan pengiklanan, qualify as they miss out on chances to play out here.” think that’s something that right now
Wisma TCT, 516-1, 3rd Mile, Jalan Date : 28.07.2022 mengikut yang mana terkemudian dan accrue Official World Golf Rankings with no World Golf Ranking points, I
Ipoh, 51200 Kuala Lumpur. (Tel.:03- IN THE MATTER OF kos permohonan ini ditanggung oleh (OWGP) points, which is one factor in Zalatoris said he doesn’t want to tell think that’s why a lot of the top guys
4044 0800 Fax: 03-4044 0700) Ref. No: THE COMPANIES ACT, 2016 Defendan. determining who qualifies for the four others how to live their lives, but he don’t have a lot of interest, because we
FPS/3458/12/L) Jika kamu berhasrat untuk membela majors. doesn’t agree with the move many want to be part of majors, we want to
AND tindakan tersebut, kamu mestilah have made to jump ship. win major championships.” – Field
t.t. IN THE MATTER OF memfailkan Memorandum Kehadiran For Zalatoris – and likely many Level Media
............................... SAFARI AUTOSPORTS SDN. BHD. di Mahkamah Sesyen Kuala Lumpur The world No. 13 also pointed to
Solicitors for the Petitioner [COMPANY NO. 199901022886 dalam tempoh masa empat belas (14) the closed nature of the “invitational”
NOTE: hari dari tarikh penyampaian ke atas
Any person who intends to appear (497786-V)] kamu. Jika kamu gagal untuk berbuat
on the hearing of the said Amended (In Liquidation - demikian, maka satu Penghakiman
Petition must serve on, or send by post Members’ Voluntary Winding Up) Ingkar Kehadiran akan dimasukkan
to, the abovenamed Solicitors for the NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the creditors terhadap kamu.
Petitioner, Messrs Francis Pereira & of SAFARI AUTOSPORTS SDN. BHD. Writ dan Pernyataan Tuntutan ini boleh
Shan, notice in writing of his intention to [Company No. 199901022886 (497786-V)] diperiksa oleh kamu dengan membuat
do so. The notice must state the name which is undergoing members’ voluntary permohonan kepada Mahkamah Ini.
and address of the person, or if a firm, liquidation, to send their names, addresses Bertarikh pada 5 Julai, 2022.
the name and address of the firm, and with particulars of their debts or claims on ..................t.t..................
must be signed by the person or firm, or or before 21 August 2022 to undersigned Pendaftar Mahkamah Rendah
his or their solicitors (if any). The notice Liquidators at Lot 2012, Batu 12 1/2, Jalan
must be served, or posted, must be sent Serdang Lama, 43300 Serdang, Selangor Kuala Lumpur
by post in sufficient time, to reach the Darul Ehsan and if Liquidator so requested Notis Penyampaian Ganti ini difailkan
abovenamed not later than 12 noon of by notice in writing personally attend at oleh Tetuan K H Chong & Associates,
the 22nd day of August 2022. time and place specified in such notice to Peguambela & Peguamcara yang
prove their debts or claims, failing which beralamat di E-11-14, Plaza Mont’
they will be excluded from any benefit of Kiara, No. 2, Jalan Kiara, Mont’ Kiara,
distribution made before the debts and 50480 Kuala Lumpur, peguamcara bagi
claims are proven. pihak Plaintif.
Lim Fook Onn [Ruj: KH-L/1067/20/LC-CKY(MC/XF)]
Tan San Li
Liquidators
Date : 28.07.2022

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CHARLES LECLERC has exposed his ‘All in the mind’ for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
“fatal flaw” after crashing at the Former F1 champ Hill calls out Leclerc over ‘fatal flaw’ Reacting to his French GP accident, Leclerc
French Grand Prix, according to admitted he was “losing too many
Damon Hill. He claimed Leclerc’s of turn 11 which sent him onto a spin. podium places. points” to sustain a title
issues were “all in the mind” after making The car knocked against the barriers but Leclerc has struggled with challenge.
another mistake at Paul Ricard. little errors throughout He explained: “I think
Leclerc was unable to find the throttle his Ferrari career when it’s just a mistake. Tried
The 1996 world champion also admitted and get back to the pits for repairs. faced with high- to take too much
Ferrari were “a mess” after confused strategies pressure situations. He around the outside,
appeared to cost them more points with His retirement extends crashed out while put a wheel probably
Carlos Sainz later on in the race. Verstappen’s advantage to 63 points in leading the 2019 somewhere dirty, but
the championship past the halfway German Grand Prix in it’s my fault and if I
“Ferrari are a mess. Charles has shown stage. challenging conditions. keep doing mistakes
himself to have a fatal flaw. All in the mind,” Earlier in the same like this then I
Hill said. The incident is not Leclerc’s first Hill. deserve not to win the
mistake of the season after dropping season he had lost out on a shot at championship.
Leclerc lost control of his car while pushing points at the Emilia Romagna Grand pole in Baku after a crash in qualifying “I’m losing too
to extend his advantage over Max Verstappen Prix at Imola. He took too much kerb into the many points, I think
over the pit-stop window. Varianta Alta chicane and fell out of the seven in Imola, 25 here
because honestly we were
Verstappen had just pitted for fresh hard the strongest car on track
tyres with Ferrari opting to keep Leclerc out on today.
used mediums. “So yes, if we lose the
championship by 32 points at the end
This could have off-set their tyre windows
and given the Monegasque an advantage of the season, I will know from where they are
towards the end of the race. However, Leclerc coming from. And it’s unacceptable, I just need
dipped a wheel onto the white line on the exit to get on top of those things.” – Express
Newspapers
5495/2022 27/07/2022 (WED) Hamilton, Horner on same
page about Silver Arrows

5445 CHRISTIAN HORNER has backed up “I think in the end, Max was DrawDate:27/07/22(Wed) DrawNo:5442/22 Venue: PERAK TURF CLUB
Lewis Hamilton’s comments about reasonably comfortable. But you can
5886 Mercedes’ pace after the Silver Arrows see they’re chipping away at it, they’re
2444 secured a double podium at the French getting closer.”
Grand Prix.
5270 8287 2200 2877 He added: “I hear Toto (Wolff) said 4368
6179 8230 6655 6062 Hamilton’s second place in France is they’re going to work throughout the
1892 5723 5604 9475 the Briton’s fourth successive podium as summer break to improve the car, 3985
3484 5654 1508 4753 the team begins to make slow in-roads which would of course be illegal. You
5527 5315 7481 1443 back towards the front of the field. can see they’re getting closer and 6596
closer.”
5445 5886 10,466,771.98 Red Bull boss Horner has warned his 5455 + 2404 1211 + 6534
5445 2444 5886 5445 own team and Ferrari that Mercedes are After the race, Hamilton admitted 9191 + 6210 5934 + 9312
5886 2444 2444 5445 “getting closer” to the leaders after Mercedes were starting to pull closer to 8395 + 1269 7834 + 2177
2444 5886 “chipping away” at the gap over the last Red Bull and Ferrari in front. 9201 + 7773 8655 + 6622
280,915.18 few race weekends. 7464 + 5239 2401 + 8182
“We were nine-tenths off in
Hamilton made similar comments qualifying but for some reason our race
after the chequered flag, suggesting pace is a little (bit) better,” he told Sky
Mercedes had better pace during the Sports F1.
race on Sunday.
“I can’t answer why but I’m grateful
Horner told Motorsport.com: “They for that because the majority of the
were certainly talking up their chances time that’s the most important.” –
coming into the weekend. Express Newspapers

Anthony Joshua (left), Eddie Hearn, Oleksander Usyk. – AFPPIX RM20,334,296.30

5445 4368 + 3985 3985 + 4368
5886 4368 + 6596 6596 + 4368
3985 + 6596 6596 + 3985
2444
HORSE RM173,519.80

294 368 + DOG RM2,143,333.30

65663 963 985 + ROOSTER RM230,000.00
5663
06662 663 656 596 + BOAR RM1,700,000.00
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011723 599 191 716 210 775 934 699 312
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01 23 AJ frustrated by lack of respect

4 11 17 19 45 55 368 985 596
23,514,986.75
ANTHONY JOSHUA has expressed “I thought: ‘I’m gonna come in and RM1,002,966.80
4 24 29 32 37 50 frustration at a perceived lack of take on everyone…’ I feel like I’m not
7,539,173.63 “respect”, claiming that he is not seen as getting looked at as someone who is a 368 + 985 + 596 985 + 596 + 368
a ‘dominant heavyweight’. dominant heavyweight.”
4 11 17 19 33 44 32 368 + 596 + 985 596 + 368 + 985
3,561,568.86 The Briton was comprehensively Joshua’s loss to Usyk was the 32- 985 + 368 + 596 596 + 985 + 368
111,454.69 outpointed by Oleksandr Usyk in each year-old’s second as a professional, with
man’s most recent fight, losing the WBA, his only previous defeat coming against HSSB 1+3DJ1 RM2,250,177 and
WBO, IBF and IBO titles to the unbeaten Andy Ruiz Jr in June 2019. 1+3DJ2 RM156,035 won on 26/7/22
Ukrainian in London.
The Mexican-American knocked out
The pair are set for a rematch in Joshua at Madison Square Garden in
Saudi Arabia on 20 August as “AJ” tries New York City to take the Briton’s
to regain the belts, and – with many heavyweight titles, which “AJ” won back
fans expressing doubt in his ability to with a decision victory over Ruiz Jr in
beat Usyk – Joshua has bemoaned a Saudi Arabia in December 2019.
disrespect from certain observers.
Joshua will look to replicate that feat
“I feel like I never got that respect [as in his rematch with Usyk, who
a fighter people feared],” Joshua said in previously reigned as the only
a JD Sports interview. “When I came into undisputed cruiserweight champion of
this division, it was whack. the four-belt era. – The Independent

MANCHESTER UNITED players gave 23theSUN ON THURSDAY | JULY 28, 2022
Cristiano Ronaldo a warm welcome * SPORTS
when he turned up to Carrington on
Tuesday, according to reports. Ron gets warm welcome
The Portugal international is eager to leave
Old Trafford behind this summer for a team who Man Utd star back in training despite desire to leave corridor for United.
can offer him Champions League football. “You could get in two or three players on that
However, despite his desire to leave, there’s still with the duo talking about the Dutchman’s international, it’s looking increasingly likely that
no indication he’ll get his wish. project at the club and his mission to bring back he’ll stay, but according to Partidazo Cope, sort of wage and that is a lot of money they could
the glory days. United have been asked to renew Ronaldo’s spend each month.
The forward has been linked with a variety of contract by Mendes, so he can head out on loan
different teams. Chelsea, Bayern Munich, And the 37-year-old also spoke with Brazilian to a Champions League club. “Life goes on, he wants to go and play
Atletico Madrid and even boyhood club Sporting and Portuguese players, in particular. somewhere else, so get players in that you know
Lisbon have emerged as potential suitors, while Meanwhile former United star Teddy who are going to be strong and stable throughout
also downplaying interest. The publication says Ronaldo even stopped a Sheringham thinks his old side would be wise to the season.
conversation in it’s tracks, saying to his friends: jettison Ronaldo as they gear up for the start of
And Spanish newspaper AS claim that “Okay, that’s it. Enough. It’s time to train. Let’s the Ten Hag era. “Ronaldo will have been watching what has
Ronaldo was given a warm reception by his go.” been going on, he will feel the vibes from how it
teammates upon returning to Carrington “I half saw it coming,” Sheringham told was in Fergie’s time and how the club is being
yesterday. Despite his desire to leave, Ronaldo will stay Sportsmail. “People are saying shall Ten Hag run now and he will get the vibes that he does not
professional at United. build his team around Ronaldo, but if he wants like what he is seeing going on.
The forward arrived with agent Jorge Mendes, to go, he goes. That opens up a whole new
who has been trying to broker his move away And with many of Europe’s elite ruling “If you stand still in football, you fall and
from the club. themselves out of the race to land the Portugal maybe Ronaldo sees the same. Where is that big
signing coming from?
Ronaldo apparently met with Erik ten Hag,
“If I’m Ronaldo now, I’m saying go on then
SIDENETTING United, excite me… what are you doing in the
Ten Hag’s vision transfer market.
convinced Eriksen
“Ronaldo has got maybe another year or two
MANCHESTER UNITED’S Danish midfielder years max at the top level and he deserves to
Christian Eriksen said manager Erik ten Hag’s enjoy his football at the top of his game.” –
vision for the Premier League giants played a Express Newspapers
big role in convincing him to join them on a
free transfer last month. “I’m a guy who wants
to play football and I think, with the idea of
the manager coming in and the ideas he had
and with my conversations with him, I could
see myself playing football in Manchester,”
Eriksen said in an interview on the club
website. “At the same time, it’s a big club – if
not the biggest. It has a big history and it’s a
nice feeling to be part of something that is
that big in history.”

Old Lady, Barca Liga Suparimau launches in Pahang
draw US friendly
LIGA SUPARIMAU was launched in Pahang “Organised league football is well
OUSMANE DEMBELE and Moise Kean scored last week and, over the course of five match established in the Klang Valley so we’re
two goals apiece as Barcelona and Juventus weeks, will see 25 teams play at Akademi focused on creating a similar experience for
fought to an entertaining 2-2 draw in their US Mokhtar Dahari in the league’s first ever players in other parts of the country.”
pre-season friendly in Dallas on Tuesday. competition on the East Coast.
French winger Dembele fired Barcelona ahead Though the biggest number of players and
after 34 minutes at the Cotton Bowl but The Pahang league kicked off with 7 teams is still centred around the Klang Valley,
Juventus hit back five minutes through matches for teams from U-8 to U-16, with a Liga Suparimau has now seen expansion into
Colombian wing-back Juan Cuadrado. total of 33 goals scored. 3 new districts for the current season.
Barcelona were soon back in front again,
however, and once again the goal came as Stallions FC took an early lead in the U-12 “Pahang joins Perak and Sabah as our new
Dembele punished poor defending. Barcelona division with an impressive 7-0 victory in their league venues for 2022 Season B,”Will added.
coach Xavi Hernandez made a flurry of first game, while a 5-0 win for Pandan Damai
changes at half-time and despite abright start, Soccer Kids FC sent them top in the U-14 age “That has allowed another 1,393 players to
it was Juventus who scored next with Kean group. participate in local Liga Suparimau
tucking away a rebound. competitions.”
Under Liga Suparimau rules, results and
… as Real held by America standings are not recorded for the U-8 and U- As well as seeing participation numbers
10 age groups, where participation and increase with new leagues, venues and
KARIM BENZEMA and Eden Hazard were on development is the focus over scorelines. districts, Will is excited to bring the top teams
target as Spanish giants Real Madrid were held together at the end of 2022 for the Liga
to a 2-2 draw by Mexican side Club America in “It was great to finally kick off in Pahang Suparimau National Finals.
their pre-season friendly yesterday. Former last weekend,” explained league director Will
Real Madrid player Alvaro Fidalgo’s 82nd- Kucia. “The top teams from each of our districts in
minute penalty denied Real victory in a game 2022 will playoff in December at the National
played on a makeshift surface at Oracle Park, “We’ve wanted to launch on the East Coast Finals.
the home of the San Francisco Giants baseball for a while so to get matches going at such a
team. America took the lead with a shock early fantastic facility as Akademi Mokhtar Dahari is “From that competition we’ll be able to
goal after just five minutes through Henry a real boost.” declare the national champions in the U-12, U-
Martin but Real responded with an equaliser 14 and U-16 age groups.”
from Benzema after 22 minutes. Hazard
converted a 55th-minute spot kick to make it
2-1 but America got back on level terms eight
minutes from the penalty spot.

Juve’s future plans did not include me: Dybala

AS ROMA forward Paulo Dybala said yesterday Italia trophies with Juventus after joining them Ramsey, 31, joined Juve in 2019 as a free
his contract with former club Juventus had not from Palermo in 2015, scoring 115 goals in 293 agent after spending almost eight years at
been renewed because he was not part of the appearances across all competitions, but his last Arsenal and won the Serie A title in his first
Serie A club’s future plans while thousands of AS two seasons were hampered by a string of campaign in Turin.
Roma fans welcomed him in the Italian capital. injuries.
Last season, he spent five months on loan at
The 28-year-old, who has represented “At Juve I earned experience, I’ll try to do my Rangers before helping his country to
Argentina 34 times, joined the Europa best in the locker room as well to help (the qualification for this year’s World Cup with a
Conference League champions on a free team) win and to always be positive during playoff win over Ukraine.
transfer last week following his departure from difficult moments,” he added.
Juventus. “Aaron Ramsey’s contract with Juventus has
“It is too soon to talk about the scudetto. At been mutually terminated,” the club posted on
“With Juve it was not a financial problem,” the moment there are teams which are ahead of Twitter.
Dybala told reporters. us, we need to work with a peace of mind.
Last week he was left out of Juve’s squad for
“We had a deal to sign in October, then the “Everyone likes to win, we need to do it their pre-season tour in the United States.
club asked us to wait and in March told me that match after match and later on we will see
I would have not been part of their future plans. where we have arrived.” “I want to focus on the positives and overall I
The club took a different decision together with have enjoyed my time in Torino,” Ramsey said in
the coach.” In related news, Wales midfielder Aaron English on Instagram.
Ramsey has left Juventus a year before the end
Dybala won five league titles and four Coppa of his deal, the Italian club said yesterday. “I will never forget this experience together,”
he added in Italian. – Reuters/Agencies

QUOTE OF THE DAY

People are saying shall Ten Hag build his

team around Ronaldo, but if he wants to

go, he goes. That opens up a whole new corridor for

United. You could get in two or three players on that

sort of wage and that is a lot of money they could

THURSDAY • JULY 28, 2022 spend each month.” Former Man United striker Teddy Sheringham

Wait no more Gundogan’s
title-winning
brace fuelled
Talking points ahead of the 2022-23 Premier League season by anger

█ ED ELLIOT week break. Action will halt following fixtures Forest have been absent for a generation during a ILKAY GUNDOGAN has revealed his dramatic
on Nov 12 and not resume until Boxing Day – prolonged slump which included three seasons in two-goal title-winning display against Aston Villa
CLUBS are preparing for the 30th season eight days after the final in Qatar. the third tier. Steve Cooper majestically last season was fuelled by the anger of starting
of the Premier League era, which kicks masterminded promotion via the playoffs last on the bench.
off next Saturday FIFA’s decision to shift their showpiece term to end the 23-year exile.
Champions Manchester City begin as tournament from the summer months means The German midfielder struck twice in five
favourites for the title, while Fulham, Aside from Ten Hag, the Welshman, whose minutes, either side of a Rodri effort, as
Bournemouth and Nottingham Forest are the forthcoming campaign will not summer recruits include Jesse Lingard, goes into Manchester City sensationally recovered from 2-0
the newly-promoted sides. conclude until the final weekend of the new campaign as the only manager without down to beat Villa 3-2 and secure the Premier
May. Premier League experience. Forest fans feel they League crown on the final day.
Here’s some of the talking points ahead Following a raft of Covid- are back where the belong and will hope Cooper
of the 2022-23 campaign. related postponements last term, can keep them there. City had needed to win to be sure of holding
there will be limited scope to off Liverpool in a compelling title race and
New era at Old Trafford rearrange matches. Crowd control Gundogan, who only entered as a second-half
substitute, had been frustrated not to be involved
Erik ten Hag, Manchester United’s fifth Forest fanfare Last season ended under a cloud due to an from the start.
permanent manager since the end of the alarming trend of unsightly pitch invasions across
Sir Alex Ferguson era, faces a major Football fans of a certain age will remember English football. He had expected to start at the Etihad
challenge to revive fortunes at Old Nottingham Forest being among the country’s Stadium, but with Rodrigo, Kevin De Bruyne and
Trafford. The Football Association and Premier League Bernardo Silva preferred in midfield, he used the
leading clubs. They lifted the have announced tougher penalties in a bid to frustration of missing out as motivation for his
United have not lifted the title European Cup in successive prevent further incidents, while the authorities Man of the Match display.
since Ferguson’s retirement in seasons under Brian Clough also intend to target drug use and fans carrying
2013 and have just endured in 1979 and 1980 and smoke bombs and pyrotechnics. “The day didn’t start that well for me,” said the
their worst Premier League were inaugural members 31-year-old, speaking at the premiere of Together:
season from a points of the Premier League. Managers under Champions Again!, a new documentary
perspective. Yet, following the microscope chronicling City’s 2021-22 campaign.
relegation in
The former Ajax coach will 1999, Although Ten Hag is the only new “I was highly expecting to start that game and
be desperate for a strong start managerial appointment, a raft of I didn’t. The week before I hadn’t started the West
to his tenure as he attempts to ENLISH coaches will be under the spotlight Ham game, so I was quite confident in starting
succeed where David Moyes, PREMIER during their first full campaigns at their against Aston Villa.
Louis Van Gaal, Jose LEAGUE current clubs.
Mourinho and Ole Gunnar 2022/23 “Then the moment I found out I wasn’t
Solskjaer each ultimately WALLCHART Antonio Conte and Eddie Howe are starting I was a bit frustrated, a bit angry, but I still
failed. leading figures in that category. Conte tried to be focused and support the guys that
has splashed the cash after dragging were starting, and maybe even put that anger a
Unstoppable City? Tottenham back into the Champions little bit into the game.”
League, while the rate at which Howe’s
Manchester City were Saudi-backed Newcastle progress will City fell 2-0 behind in the clash at the Etihad
crowned champions for also be heavily scrutinised. Stadium when Philippe Coutinho doubled Villa’s
the fourth time in five lead in the 69th minute after Matty Cash had
seasons in May after Having emulated Howe in avoiding netted in the first half.
ending Liverpool’s relegation – albeit less emphatically –
quadruple bid with a Everton’s Frank Lampard and Leeds With Liverpool going on to win their final
nail-biting 3-2 boss Jesse Marsch still have work to do game against Wolves, City would have been
comeback win over deprived of the title had the score remained that
Aston Villa. to convince fans of their way and Gundogan admits he feared the worst.
City once again capabilities.
begin as title favourites Aston Villa’s Steven Yet when he pulled one back with a 76th-
after bolstering their Gerrard is the minute header, he sparked a revival to rank with
enviable ranks with other man the greatest last-day finishes.
prolific striker Erling bidding to
Haaland and England fully “Things didn’t start so well when I got subbed
midfielder Kalvin implement on,” he said. “I was 10 seconds in the game and
Phillips. his methods we conceded the second goal.
Yet manager Pep after arriving
Guardiola has perhaps part way “Then, to be honest, the hope was not that
surprised some by through last huge anymore, but as a professional football
allowing attacking duo term. player you always try to do your best, starting
Raheem Sterling and The with the simple things.
Gabriel Jesus to join Independent
Premier League rivals “We tried to score the first goal as soon as
Chelsea and Arsenal CLOCKWISE FROM possible and luckily that happened. Then in 10
respectively. TOP LEFT: Man City’s minutes we scored the three goals. Everything
Liverpool, champions in Erling Baut Haalan, Man happened so quickly.
2020, have replaced Sadio Mane United manager Erik
with Darwin Nunez and ten Hag, Everton “It’s still very difficult for me to think about or
appear most likely to dislodge manager Frank analyse as it all happened so quickly.”
City, while Chelsea boss Thomas Lampard and
Tuchel will hope Sterling can Tottenham’ boss City begin the defence of their title next
help close a 19-point gap to his Antonio Conte. Sunday at West Ham with new signings Erling
former employers. Haaland, Kalvin Phillips and Julian Alvarez added
to the squad.
Winter World Cup
However they have also lost senior players
Due to this year’s Raheem Sterling, Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr
World Cup taking place Zinchenko, and defender John Stones says they
in November and will be missed.
December, the league
will have an “I’m always confident we can be successful.
unprecedented six- Whoever has come in, they have always been
great from the start,“ the England international
said.

“It’s sad to see people go, whether it is
retirement or wanting a new challenge and that’s
hard because we have so many good friends and
good memories on the pitch but we won’t forget
those.

“You kind of don’t want that to end, you want
those memories, but that’s football, there is
always new people coming in and it is credit to
the backroom staff and people involved in
recruiting that the character fit of players that
have come in do so well in the team.”– The
Independent

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