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No. 8066 PP 2644/12/2012 (031195) www.thesundaily.my Norhaida Mohd Noor gets up close and personal
with the resident parrot during her coffee break at
Baruh Cafe in Bayan Lepas, Penang yesterday. Apart
from mimicking human speech, the blue-and-gold
macaw can produce a myriad of household sounds.
– MASRY CHE ANI/THESUN

█ BY ELLY FAZANIZA Psychotherapists
[email protected] hired

PETALING JAYA: The Health oMove in response to shortage of
Ministry (MoH) has hired 200 psychiatrists, clinical psychologists
counsellors on a contract basis and counsellors to address mental
to provide services for mental health issues
health, substance abuse and violence
injury prevention, said its contract basis, a retired physician to care, including treatment and
Director-General Tan Sri Dr Noor serve with the ministry. medication, implementation of
Hisham Abdullah. mental health programmes in
Currently, there are a total of 459 schools, digitalisation to strengthen
He was commenting on an exclusive psychiatrists throughout the country, mental health surveillance,
report in theSun on July 12, which quoted with 256 working in MoH facilities and strengthening counselling services in
Mental Health Aid Organisation another 203 in the Defence and Higher primary care and allocations to
co-founder Jernell Tan as saying that as Education ministries and the private non-governmental organisations
of 2018, there were only 410 psychiatrists sector. (NGO),” he said.
in the country, with an average national
psychiatrist to population ratio of Noor Hisham also said of the For NGO to apply for funding, they
1.27:100,000. government’s total RM70 million budget will need to submit a proposal on
to address mental health issues, RM40 their planned activities regarding
The figure is significantly lower than million had been allocated to MoH and mental health advocacy pertaining to
the World Health Organisation RM30 million went to the Women, the community.
recommended ratio of one psychiatrist Family and Community Development
per 10,000 population, while Malaysian Ministry. The proposal will then go through a
Medics International said as of February, technical evaluation committee
the total number of psychiatrists had “The total amount to MoH was before being submitted to higher
increased to 492, which was still 1.46 distributed based on mental health authorities at the ministry for approval.
times lower than the 2025 target and 1.93 services in hospitals and for primary
times below the 2030 requirement.

Noor Hisham said the move to hire
the counsellors was in response to the
shortage of psychiatrists, clinical
psychologists and counsellors to address
the nation’s mental health issues.

“These contract counsellors have
been stationed at 138 district health
offices to provide scheduled services at
831 health clinics nationwide,” he said
when speaking to theSun from Mecca,
where he is performing the haj, and
responding to queries on the shortage of
mental health specialists in Malaysia.

Noor Hisham added that in efforts to
further strengthen mental health
services, MoH has increased the Federal
Training Prize sponsored slots for the
Master of Medicine Expertise training
programme in the field of psychiatry
from 46 in 2015 to more than 60 in 2021.

The move includes reappointing, on a

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Pahang carnival King makes personal donation to asnaf families affected by floods
starts today
KUALA LUMPUR: The Yang flood disaster. “His Majesty expresses hope Brig-Jen Datuk Mohamed Zahari
KUALA LUMPUR: The Youth and di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Istana Negara, in a post on its the donations can help alleviate Yahya, to provide assistance to the
Sports Ministry is organising the second Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa their burden,” the statement read. flood victims.
series of the Pahang Youth and Sports Billah Shah has made personal official Facebook page, said the
Carnival at Padang Kemunting in donations to asnaf families in donations were delivered by the It added that the King had The floods and water surge
Kuantan City Council for three days, Kampung Iboi, Baling, Kedah who King’s senior private secretary, Col instructed the Istana Negara incident on July 4 claimed three
beginning today. have been affected by the recent (R) Datuk Nazim Mohd Alim, Disaster Relief Team, led by His lives and affected a total of 41
yesterday. Majesty’s air force aide-de-camp areas in the district. – Bernama
Its deputy minister Datuk Seri Ti
Lian Ker said the programme, in Source labour from other
conjunction with the National Youth countries, MEF tells firms
Day celebration, is being held in
collaboration with the state █ BY SURAYA ALI o Stop-gap measure will help companies address acute shortage until
government and Pertubuhan Sejahtera [email protected] Indonesia’s freeze on sending workers to Malaysia is resolved
Anak Malaysia. PETALING JAYA: Following
Indonesia’s decision to stop regularise foreign illegals in the domestic workers is even more plantation companies have suffered
He said various activities and events sending workers to Malaysia, the country to allow more illegal critical as 70% were from there. huge losses due to shortage of
will be held such as Fun Run and Fun Malaysian Employers Federation immigrants to participate in the harvesters.
Ride, football clinic, Esports mini (MEF) has urged all employers to programme. Syed Hussain said: “Considering
carnival, Battle of the Bands as well as look at other countries for labour. the number of workers from There have already been
exhibitions and a Y-career job fair. He added that the Maid Online Indonesia employed here, the proposals for special approval to be
MEF president Datuk Dr Syed System was not supposed to apply government must iron out given to utilise labour available
According to him, Pahang Regent Hussain Syed Husman said there to Indonesian workers. outstanding matters to ensure the within Malaysia.
Tengku Hassanal Ibrahim Alam Shah are many economic issues to smooth supply of foreign workers is
Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin consider and businesses cannot be In this regard, Indonesian not disrupted. Employers have “We can source for the required
Al-Mustafa Billah Shah is scheduled to suffering from labour issues. ambassador Hermono said his endured shortages of foreign labour from among refugees and
open the carnival and participate in the country is willing to cancel the workers for a long time and this has paroled prisoners. These people,
5km Fun Run on Saturday. “Indonesia’s suspension of agreement with Malaysia on the caused operational disruptions to with special approval from the
sending its workers to Malaysia will intake of maids. businesses.” government, may be deployed
The carnival is targeting to draw prolong the chronic labour shortage immediately to help address the
10,000 visitors and is open to the public. faced by all sectors of our He said this was because He added that some businesses acute shortage until the new foreign
– Bernama economy,” he said, adding that Malaysia had failed to adhere to the in the manufacturing sector have workers arrive,” he said.
efforts by businesses to return their memorandum of understanding had to turn down new orders for
RM65mil operations to pre-pandemic levels on Indonesian maids, which was fear of not being able to meet It was also previously reported
initiatives for will be hampered by the signed just three months ago. deadlines. that there are about 168,000
Felda settlers suspension. refugees holding United Nations
Meanwhile, the Human “Construction companies have High Commissioner for Refugees
BERA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail He was commenting on Resources Ministry said in a had to bear penalties for late cards, and more than 60% of them
Sabri Yaakob yesterday announced an Indonesia’s decision to stop statement yesterday that it will hold deliveries. Restaurants are being are potentially employable.
allocation of almost RM65 million for sending workers to Malaysia, an urgent meeting with the Home bombarded with complaints from
the implementation of five initiatives to alleging a breach in the Ministry on the matter, and customers for slow services, and “Employers need new workers
help the Federal Land Development memorandum of understanding discussions will be held hotels have also been criticised for urgently to assist in their recovery
Authority (Felda) settlers and its new between the two countries. immediately to address the issues. not being able to check in their efforts. We need to look for quick
generation in various aspects, including guests on time due to delays in solutions as stop-gap measures
housing. Syed Hussain said the Joint Indonesia is an important getting rooms ready.” until issues involving foreign
Committee on the Management of source for the supply of foreign labour recruitment are resolved,”
The initiatives include a fund of Foreign Workers should review the workers as about 35% came from Syed Hussain noted even he added.
RM20 million under the Housing Credit conditions under the Labour that country, while the supply of
Guarantee Scheme as collateral for Recalibration Programme to
housing loans, for the new generation of
Felda settlers so they need not have to HARD WORK ... An oil palm harvester collecting palm fruit bunches to be processed at an estate in Sungai 1-year free varsity
offer other collateral for loans, thus Ular in Kulim, Kedah. – MASRY CHE ANI/THESUN education for
facilitating the financing process for children of veterans
construction of houses in Felda
generation lots. BERA: Children of armed forces veterans
will have a chance to further their studies
Ismail Sabri said Felda has also at Universiti Tun Abdul Razak (UniRazak)
allocated a revolving fund of RM10 for free for one year, with the costs to be
million, involving interest-free loans of borne by the university, said Prime
between RM5,000 and RM20,000, to Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
provide more opportunities for
Felda’s younger generation to start He said the programme would involve
businesses or increase the capacity of 2,500 children of veterans over a five-year
entrepreneurs, with applications to open period at a cost of RM12,500 per student
in August. for the one-year period, after which the
students involved can choose to remain at
“In a bid to provide necessary the university or move to study elsewhere.
facilities for the new generation to reside
in Felda areas, Felda New Generation Ismail Sabri also said the government
Project (PGBF) was previously had agreed in principle to give a RM500
implemented. aid to those looking after their bedridden
spouse, under an initiative which was first
“I would like to announce that the discussed when he was the senior defence
RM7.6 million in monthly rent already minister.
paid by 2,025 PGBF occupants, as well
as rent to be collected after this, is to be “The government has never forgotten
counted as their deposit when they buy a the deeds of veterans for the country and
PGBF house. we will definitely help in whatever aspects
possible to ease their burden. We want to
“This means, if the total rent paid for ensure the welfare of veterans is protected
36 months is RM10,800, then the price because they have risked their lives to
they have to pay for an intermediate unit defend the country.
worth RM90,000 will be reduced to only
RM79,200,” he said when officiating the “I am always open to meeting any party
Felda Settlers’ Day celebration at Felda to discuss issues involving veterans’ affairs
Rentam here yesterday. because this matter is close to my heart,”
he said when opening the administrative
The celebration was also attended by office of the Bera Branch of the Malaysian
Minister in the Prime Minister’s Armed Forces Veterans Association at
Department (Economy) Datuk Seri Taman Merbau Indah here yesterday.
Mustapa Mohamed, Felda chairman
Tan Sri Idris Jusoh, Pahang Mentri Besar Also present were Malaysian Armed
Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail and Forces Veterans’ Affairs Department
National Felda Settlers chief Jamil (JHEV ATM) director-general Datuk
Mohamed Shariff. Dzulkarnain Ahmad and JHEV ATM
Pahang director Mej Khairul Ashinar
Meanwhile, to help Felda rubber Azid@Aziz. – Bernama
plantation settlers, Ismail Sabri said
Felda will allocate RM6.1 million in
management fund for this year to take
over the management of the rubber
collection centres from FGV Rubber
Industries Sdn Bhd, which would reduce
factory operating costs.

The move will provide an additional
RM11.2 million in income to 10,707
rubber plantation settlers. – Bernama

From left: Wong, Roziah and Entomo Agroindustrial chief science officer Juan Cortes at the ceremony in UiTM yesterday. – AMIRUL SYAFIQ/THESUN 3theSUN ON FRIDAY | JULY 15, 2022
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Game changer waste
treatment project Haj pilgrims to return
starting July 17
o Berjaya subsidiary, varsity and Spanish firm to develop strategy, which is critical towards
state-of-the-art process for use at landfills environmental sustainability and the well- MECCA: All Malaysian haj pilgrims will
being of our people,” he said. depart from Jeddah and are expected to return
█ BY MUHAMMAD YUSRY time zones.” to the country starting July 17, said Minister in
[email protected] Wong said the pandemic has demonstrated UiTM Vice-Chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Hajah the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious
SHAH ALAM: Berjaya EnviroParks Sdn Bhd Roziah Mohd Janor said the combined efforts Affairs) Datuk Idris Ahmad, adding that the
will collaborate with Universiti Teknologi Mara that trust, partnership and solidarity are can contribute to addressing an issue that last flight was expected on Aug 12.
(UiTM) and Spanish company Entomo essential when addressing common affects many communities around the globe, by
Agroindustrial to develop an ecological low- environmental-related interests for the greater resolving the management of daily organic “A total of 14,305 pilgrims have performed
cost solution to treat organic waste in landfills. good of mankind in addressing sustainability waste in a more sustainable manner. the haj, of which 85% are under the
issues and achieving a circular economy. Muassasah package and another 15% under
The collaboration was revealed at a “This research project aims to use insects haj pilgrimage operators registered with
Memorandum of Agreement signing ceremony “We thank you again for your recognition of like the Black Soldier fly to recycle organic Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH).
in UiTM Shah Alam yesterday. our project, which represents a significant step waste in landfills, reuse old ones and treat
towards sustainable waste management wastewater to achieve various goals of the “I wish to congratulate the TH
Berjaya EnviroParks senior managing practices that will ultimately lead towards the knowledge economy and Sustainable management for their excellent handling of
director Peter Wong said he is happy the preservation of our environment,” he added. Development Goals. Malaysian haj pilgrims.”
company is participating in the project, adding
that it would be a game changer in waste In addressing the challenges of waste “I am hopeful that this innovative industry- Idris said at the end of the haj season this
management and treatment process. management in the country, Wong said the academia project can pragmatically improve year, TH will begin making preparations for
parties were ready to support the government current waste management facilities to be more the 2023 season, adding that he was confident
“This is indeed a historic moment for us in in its various initiatives and take urgent action sustainable in their operations. Potentially, this the agency would continue to improve
our participation in the Malaysia-Spain in education, training and technology can even be implemented through a national services for the benefit of pilgrims.
Innovating Programme (MySip). It was a adoption. policy on organic waste management,” she said.
challenge for the consortium partners UiTM, He also said several matters were
Entomo Agroindustrial and Berjaya “We are extremely fortunate the MySip grant As part of the collaboration, Berjaya discussed with the Saudi Arabian
EnviroParks, which worked tirelessly and was timely, as Malaysia is at a crossroads in the EnviroParks will carry out research in government, especially on the recent sharp
engaged in dialogues during the Covid-19 implementation of various waste management separating organic waste and supplying it to increase in the cost of performing the haj.
restriction period and across different technologies and strategies. UiTM researchers, while Entomo
Agroindustrial will study and design a state-of- “I met the Saudi Haj and Umrah Minister
“We hope our project will be an integral part the-art automated cargo container waste Dr Tawfiq Fawzan Al-Rabiah last week and
of the comprehensive waste management treatment device using Black Soldier flies, and shared the pilgrims’ and TH concerns over the
adapting it to the tropical conditions increase in costs.
in Malaysia.
“The cost this year, which was initially
Malaysia on firm financial ground: Tengku Zafrul estimated at RM25,540, had increased to
RM28,000 per person,” he said.
KUALA LUMPUR: The country’s fiscal Constitution, which stipulates that the with other factors such as a prudent fiscal
position is still strong and the federal government should always prioritise debt framework, sound governance and good “This was due to several new charges and
government’s debt is under control, said charges over other operating expenses. external position as well as economic the rise in existing costs of Muassasah
Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul strength,” he said. management companies and other agencies
Abdul Aziz. He said the External Loans Act 1963 in Saudi Arabia.”
provided for offshore borrowings not to Tengku Zafrul added that the International
He said the government remains highly exceed RM35 billion and the Interim Monetary Fund also acknowledged that Idris said he was also concerned about
disciplined and has never failed to pay Measures for Government Financing Malaysia’s debt position was at a manageable global inflation, especially in matters linked to
interest and mature debts despite having gone (Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) level. the pilgrimage, adding that TH must accept
through a series of economic and financial (Amendment) Act 2021 stipulated that the the reality of the increase in costs that occurs
recession crises. statutory limit of government debt could not He also said the Finance Ministry has every year.
be more than 65% of gross domestic product denied allegations by irresponsible and
“This proves Malaysia’s reputation and (GDP). malicious parties that Malaysia would go He said TH must find ways to ensure haj
ability as a debtor with a good repayment bankrupt. fees would not burden pilgrims.
record,” he said in a statement yesterday. As of end-June, offshore loans amounted
to RM29.4 billion while statutory debt “The ministry has lodged a formal “We will continue with financial assistance
He was responding to several reports on accounted for 60.4% of GDP. complaint with the Malaysian for pilgrims in need. For those who can afford
social media that were apparently aimed at Communications and Multimedia it, I suggest they pay the full cost or choose a
confusing the people about the country’s “A high level of debt does not mean that the Commission over several false reports on private package.” – Bernama
financial position and debt situation. country is at risk of bankruptcy. social media on the country’s debt position,
which apparently are aimed at misleading the Political stability vital
Tengku Zafrul said prudent debt “Various international rating agencies people and potentially undermining investor to draw investors
management was also implemented through such as S&P Global, Fitch and Moody’s confidence in Malaysia,” he added. – Bernama
options such as Article 98(1)(b) of the Federal constantly assess a country’s debt levels along PUTRAJAYA: Political stability is among the
important elements vital to the management
of inflation, economic matters and investors,
said chairman of the Special Task Force on
Jihad Against Inflation Tan Sri Annuar Musa.

He said political stability is vital to lure
investors to the country and ensure sufficient
supply of goods.

“If we want sufficient supply, there must be
investors making investments in the
production sector. They will not invest amid
political uncertainty, they will wait.

“When they wait, the supply chain will slow
down. When the supply slows down while the
demand is on the rise, prices will go up,” he
said when asked whether political uncertainty
in the country would affect the inflation rate.

At a press conference after chairing the
third meeting of the task force yesterday, he
said all government systems would go haywire
if the political environment in the country
was unstable.

“Political instability will lead to a lot of other
issues, not just inflation. It will affect the
economy and investments,” said Annuar, who
is also Communications and Multimedia
minister. – Bernama

Steps to improve
subsidy programme

PUTRAJAYA: The subsidy distribution system
for cooking oil repackers will be improved to
curb abuse of the subsidy programme, said
Special Task Force on Jihad Against Inflation
chairman Tan Sri Annuar Musa yesterday.

He said the repackers were facing cash flow
issues and the delay in subsidy payments was
among reasons for leakage.

“It prompted them to take shortcuts and sell
the oil for quick profits and not follow the
subsidy programme,” he said, adding that the
Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs
Ministry would act so that repackers need not
wait long for payments. – Bernama

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Exercise key to overall health, wellness

█ BY ELLY FAZANIZA o 50.1%ofcountry’sadultpopulation if they are diabetic or pre-diabetic. by 2025.”
[email protected] overweight or obese, says 2019 survey She cited a study released in 2020 Former deputy health minister
PETALING JAYA: Exercise is
important to maintain physical our mindset. When we were in do not care much about their health, in Penang, where 19.6% who were Lee Boon Chye had previously called
fitness and overall health and lockdown, we started to exercise to until they are faced with a certain tested were found to be diabetics on the government to allocate
wellness, so why don’t Malaysians motivate ourselves and occupy our illness. and 10.12% were pre-diabetics. additional funds in the
do it? time,” she told theSun. national budget to combat
“Most don’t care much about “Once an individual knows their non-communicable diseases (NCD).
In the 2019 National Health and She said it would take as much as diabetes until they or someone close bloodwork, they can seek the
Morbidity Survey, 50.1% of the 21 days of daily workouts to get into to them has the disease. assistance of other professionals, Common NCD include diabetes,
country’s adult population were the habit of exercising. like dietitians, to plan their meals cardiovascular diseases and cancers
reported to be overweight (30.4%) or “There is a lack of information on and fitness trainers for exercise as well as chronic respiratory
obese (19.7%). “A simple exercise can mean a how to manage diabetes and the regimes. diseases.
20-minute brisk walk three to four food (those affected) should avoid.”
Similarly, the United Kingdom times a week. Hormones such as “There are also certified diabetes “We need to have more support
medical journal, The Lancet, pointed endorphins, which are produced in Reshmy said companies have a educators who can teach diabetics for preventive healthcare measures
to Malaysia as being the most obese our brain, are released when we responsibility to ensure their how to manage their lives in terms of that include corporate entities.
country in Southeast Asia. move and this can improve our employees are healthy. medications, exercise and checking
mood, which is good for our overall feet for signs of injury.” “Some insurance companies have
But despite the staggering figures, health.” “There must be better ways to collaborations to raise awareness of
why are some Malaysians still approach individuals besides Reshmy said there is a high the importance of health.
reluctant to exercise? Suraya said another reason organising health talks or producing probability that by now, these
behind the reluctance to exercise is pamphlets that are not updated. pre-diabetics would already be “Similarly, there is the Healthy
Life coach Suraya Kulop said that it is not seen as enjoyable. diabetics. Community Empowers the Nation
Malaysians are reluctant to exercise “People should be encouraged to programme that provides
due to their busy lifestyles, especially Dietitian Reshmy Ranee echoed exercise.” She also said it was vital for community awareness and
as the nation eases towards a this sentiment. She said most people primary schools to have a syllabus on knowledge on the prevention of
post-Covid 19 recovery phase. Reshmy advised individuals to healthy eating. NCD.
have a blood test done to determine
“Our habits are inter-related with “It is estimated that 1.65 million “It has easy daily exercises that
Malaysian schoolchildren are have a positive impact on one’s
expected to be overweight or obese health.”

Monkeypox SPOT CHECKS ... Malacca Road Transport Experts: Food
case: Casual Department director Muhammad Firdaus inflation may
contacts Shariff inspecting a vehicle during a joint expose children
disease-free operation with the Malacca National Anti-Drug to obesity risk
Agency and Malacca Immigration Department
in Kota Laksamana yesterday. – BERNAMAPIX

BATU PAHAT: The Johor Health KUALA LUMPUR: The current
Department yesterday confirmed rise in food prices or food
that all 14 casual contacts of a inflation, as well as supply chain
Malaysian in Singapore who was issues, may disrupt access to
infected with monkeypox on proper balanced diets, according
July 6 were free of the disease. to experts who fear that this may
adversely affect people’s health.
State Health and Unity The B40 group, who are the
Committee chairman Ling Tian most impacted by the inflation of
Soon said the 14, all of whom were food prices and who are forced to
from Johor, had been instructed to tighten their belts, may be
undergo self-quarantine at home compelled to make unhealthy
for a week. food choices and experts fear that
this may expose their children, in
“As of today (July 14), no new particular, to the risk of developing
cases have been reported conditions such as obesity and
involving visitors from Singapore diabetes.
to Johor,” he added. There is existing data that
points to a rather high prevalence
“However, all hospitals in the of obesity among children from
state were asked to be on alert and B40 households.
instructed to improve facilities as According to the National
well as adopt the same procedures Health and Morbidity Survey
practised during the Covid-19 2019, the obesity and overweight
pandemic,” he said yesterday at rates among children from B40
the opening of the Haemodialysis families stood at 15.6% and 15.4%
Unit Building at the Sultanah Nora respectively.
Ismail Hospital. In comparison, the prevalence
Negri records 15,225 flu-like illness cases of obesity and being overweight
On July 6, a 45-year-old among urban children stood at
Malaysian living in Singapore 15.3% and 15.4% respectively.
tested positive for monkeypox and SEREMBAN: A total of 15,225 2,255, Jelebu had 2,050, Kuala Pilah Meanwhile, he advised those at A person is considered obese if
visited several acquaintances in influenza-like illness (ILI) cases have reported 973 while Port Dickson risk, especially senior citizens and their body mass index (BMI)
Johor, Bernama reported. been reported in Negri Sembilan for registered 824 and Rembau had 323. children, to seek treatment early if exceeds 30, and is overweight if
the period Jan 1 to July 9. they develop symptoms such as fever, their BMI ranges between 25
On the opening of the There have been nine outbreaks of flu, cough and diarrhoea. and 29.9.
haemodialysis unit building worth State Health, Environment, ILI recorded in the state this year but BMI is calculated by dividing
RM1 million contributed by Cooperatives and Consumerism none are currently active. Veerapan said the public should the person’s weight in
Permodalan Nasional Bhd, Ling Action Committee chairman wash their hands regularly, avoid kilogrammes by their height in
said there were 66 patients S. Veerapan said Seremban had the “There have been no closures of visiting crowded places and practise metres squared.
seeking dialysis services there. highest number of cases at 4,923, schools or kindergartens due to the proper coughing etiquette. Universiti Kebangsaan
Tampin had 3,877, Jempol recorded outbreaks, and no reported deaths,” – Bernama Malaysia Centre for Community
“Until recently, there were 30 he said in a statement yesterday.
dialysis machines placed in the
unit, with patients charged RM13
for each treatment session.”

Ministry to start registering cannabidiol products in 2023 Health Studies lecturer in the
Nutritional Sciences Programme
Prof Dr Ruzita Abd Talib said in the
past, obesity was linked to
high-income families who lived in
KUALA LUMPUR: The Health need to see the veracity of the He also stressed that the use of international practices and scientific cities and were exposed to an
Ministry aims to register some product data from safety aspects and CBD would be on prescription only data on the use of CBD products. environment that contributed to
cannabidiol (CBD) products in 2023. effectiveness against certain diseases. and would never encompass an intake of high-calorie food.
recreational use. He said the ministry would begin However, the situation has
Its minister, Khairy Jamaluddin, “Education and scientific with assessing CBD product changed and even those living in
said the framework for the CBD exposure (on this matter) would “When we bring CBD in, it cannot registrations, which is open to all, rural areas and B40 families are
product registration will be obtained need to be provided to medical be sold over the counter, it must be followed by clinical tests that facing obesity issues.
this year and the National officers in Malaysia,” he said after the through prescriptions and what’s encompass human trials conducted “Obesity is high in states with
Pharmaceutical Regulation Agency launch of a report titled How Do important is that when the product is by Malaysian researchers. high levels of urbanisation such as
(NPRA) will assess the proposals. Malaysians Really Feel About Drugs? available, doctors know how to Putrajaya due to supply guarantee
by The Centre, a think tank co- provide prescriptions.” The ministry is also having factors in terms of food quality and
“I foresee that we will be able to founded by Khairy that conducted a discussions with researchers from quantity as well as environmental
begin the registration of several CBD survey on 500 adults nationwide Khairy said the matter would take Universiti Malaya to have them factors.” – Bernama
products next year, but what’s in April. some time as the ministry was being conduct clinical trials on CBD use for
important isn’t the product itself. We cautious and was viewing medical conditions. – Bernama

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To Malaysia’s most respected
and beloved couple,

Happy 97th birthday to
Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad

Happy 96th birthday to
Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali

With Best Wishes From
Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Vincent Tan Chee Yioun, Founder / Chairman

Dato’ Sri Robin Tan, Deputy Chairman
Vivienne Cheng, Joint Group Chief Executive Officer
Syed Ali Shahul Hameed, Joint Group Chief Executive Officer

Board of Directors
Management and Staff

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Pacific islands call for urgent action on climate

SUVA: Vulnerable Pacific islands adverse impacts of climate change,” Beijing-allied leaders in Kiribati China has made no secret of its “increasing pressure” and that the
demanded “urgent, immediate” said the leaders in a joint 2050 announced they would not attend ambition to challenge long-standing “Pacific region is not immune”.
global action on climate change strategy document agreed upon after and resigned from the forum. US primacy in the Pacific.
yesterday, while stressing a three days of talks. They also committed to
commitment to democracy and the “Urgent robust and The vast Pacific region is There was widespread alarm “democratic principles” and “human
“rules-based” international order in transformative action” is needed smattered with verdant sparsely earlier this year when China inked a rights”.
the face of growing Chinese regional “globally, regionally and nationally”, populated islands but sits along security agreement with Solomon
influence. they said. major international shipping routes Islands, which critics fear could pave On the sidelines of the event,
This Pacific Islands Forum that make it a crucible for geopolitical the way to establishing a military base. China also suffered another seeming
At a key summit in the Fijian summit is the first to be held in rivalry. setback, with Solomon Islands Prime
capital Suva, island leaders warned person since the pandemic began, Leaders noted the region’s Minister Manasseh Sogavare
time was running out to avoid but instead of a warm reunion, the Vice-President Kamala Harris security environment was “becoming stressing his country would not host a
“worst-case scenarios” that would event has been overshadowed by used a video address to the forum to increasingly crowded” and foreign military base.
see their countries – many teetering internal divisions and a battle for announce the United States would be “positioning by major powers” was
just above sea level – subsumed or influence between the United States establishing two new embassies in taking a toll. Establishing such a base would
rendered uninhabitable by and China. Tonga and Kiribati, appointing a make the Solomons “an enemy” of
ever-fiercer storms. On the eve of the summit, regional envoy and pumping an extra But echoing language often used the Pacific and would “put our
US$600 million (RM2.6 billion) into by Washington, leaders also warned country and our people as targets for
“We are at the forefront of the the region. that the “rules-based order for peace potential military strikes”, Sogavare
and security” was coming under told broadcaster RNZ Pacific. – AFP

Sri Lankan president Philippine mayor
on plane to Singapore orders public servants
to smile or risk fine
o Protesters to end He is expected to look to stay in the demanded the evacuation of occupied state
occupation of official city-state for some time, according to Sri buildings and instructed security forces to do MANILA: A Philippine mayor has ordered
buildings, say fight not over Lankan security sources, before potentially “what is necessary to restore order”. public servants to smile, or risk a fine, as he
moving to the United Arab Emirates. seeks to improve the level of service provided by
COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s anti-government “We are peacefully withdrawing from the the local government.
demonstrators said yesterday they were As president, Rajapaksa enjoys immunity Presidential Palace, Presidential Secretariat
ending their occupation of official buildings, from arrest, and he is believed to have wanted and Prime Minister’s Office with immediate Aristotle Aguirre introduced the “smile
as they vowed to press on with their bid to to go abroad before stepping down to avoid effect, but will continue our struggle,” said a policy” this month after being sworn into office
bring down the president and prime minister the possibility of being detained. spokesman for the protesters yesterday. in Mulanay town in Quezon province, on the
in the face of a dire economic crisis. main island of Luzon.
Hundreds of thousands of people have “The fight is not over,” said Terance
Protesters overran President Gotabaya visited his compound since it was opened to Rodrigo, a 26-year-old student who said he has The policy must be adopted “while serving
Rajapaksa’s palace at the weekend, forcing the public after he fled and his security guards been inside the president’s residence since it the people to give sincerity by showing a feeling
him to flee to the Maldives on Wednesday, backed down. was taken over by protesters on Saturday. of calmness and friendly atmosphere”, said the
when activists also stormed the office of executive order.
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe. At the site, business owner Gihan Martyn, Police said a soldier and a constable were
49, accused him of “playing for time”. injured in overnight clashes with protesters Aguirre said the measure was in response to
Rajapaksa, 73, flew onwards yesterday to outside the national parliament. complaints from locals, mostly coconut growers
Singapore from Male, but there was still no “He’s a coward. He ruined our country and fishermen, about the unfriendly treatment
announcement of his resignation, despite his along with the Rajapaksa family.” The attempt on the legislature was beaten they received from town hall staff when they
earlier promise to step down on Wednesday. back, unlike at other locations where the went to pay their taxes or seek aid.
Security sources in Colombo said protesters had spectacular success.
Rajapaksa’s resignation letter had already Some constituents would walk for an hour
been prepared. The main hospital in Colombo said 85 from their remote villages to reach the town hall.
people were admitted with injuries on
“No sooner he gives the green light, the Wednesday, with one man suffocating to “When they arrive, they’re dismayed at the
Speaker will issue it,” a source told AFP. death after being tear-gassed at the premier’s attitude of people they transact with,” said
office. – AFP Aguirre, who was an occupational therapist
But Wickremesinghe, whom Rajapaksa before running for office in the May 9 elections.
named as acting president in his absence,
“We need to be a business-friendly
municipality.”

Employees who do not comply with the
order could be fined the equivalent of six
months’ salary or be suspended from their jobs.

Asked how the rule would be enforced when
Filipinos are still required to wear a face mask in
public, Aguirre said people can sense if
someone is sincerely helping them.

“I don’t think we’ll reach that point,” said
Aguirre of the possible punishments.

“It’s just to send good vibes to our employees
and constituents.” – AFP

BRIEFS SHANGHAI ISSUES ANOTHER
EXTREME HEAT WARNING
Demonstrators
throwing bottles BEIJING: For the third time this summer,
of water at army Shanghai issued its highest alert for extreme
personnel during heat as temperatures appeared set to test
a protest outside records in China’s most populous city
the prime yesterday. The city of 25 million residents
minister’s office announced a red alert, indicating
in Colombo. temperatures were expected to rise to at least
– AFPPIX 40°C over the next 24 hours. In a three-tier
warning system, construction and other
Chinese official sacked for negligence and video game addiction outdoor work are to be reduced or halted
under a red alert. Shanghai has issued three
BEIJING: A Chinese official has been sacked Footage of the pregnant woman’s harrowing public opinion online and caused a bad social red alerts in the past five days, though it is a
for negligence, video game addiction, and a experience went viral on Chinese social media, impact” during an outbreak in Xi’an last relatively rare occurrence as the city has
litany of other offences, authorities said, after leading to widespread public outrage. winter, the statement said. issued 17 such alerts since record-keeping
a woman barred entry to hospitals due to began in 1873. On Wednesday, temperatures
Covid-19 restrictions miscarried. Li has now been removed from his post, It also alleged that Li had embezzled in the city rose as high as 40.9°C. – Reuters
kicked out of the Communist Party and placed public funds, accepted bribes and had a
Li Qiang, director of the medical under criminal investigation, said the provincial “long-term addiction to smartphone games”. JUDGE REJECTS HEARD’S
emergency centre in the historic city of Xi’an, party watchdog in a Tuesday statement DEMAND FOR NEW TRIAL
was among officials reprimanded in January accusing him of negligence and corruption. The government sees video and mobile
over the scandal, which sparked debate about games as a source of moral corruption and WASHINGTON: A Virginia judge on
the excesses of Beijing’s zero-Covid strategy. He “was seriously irresponsible, triggering has taken steps in recent years to limit Wednesday rejected actress Amber Heard’s
several major incidents that sparked negative younger players’ screen time. – AFP demand for a new trial in the defamation
case she lost to her former husband Johnny
Depp. Heard’s lawyers had asked Judge
Penney Azcarate to set aside the jury verdict
awarding US$10 million (RM44 million) to
Depp and declare a mistrial, but the judge
denied the request. Heard had asked for a
new trial because one of the seven jurors was
not the man summoned for jury service but
his son in a case of mistaken identity. “There
is no evidence of fraud or wrongdoing,” said
Azcarate, adding the juror “met the statutory
requirements for service”. – AFP

ANKARA: Russia and Ukraine on Russia and Ukraine 7theSUN ON FRIDAY | JULY 15, 2022
Wednesday made substantive near grain deal * NEWS WITHOUT BORDERS
progress in their first direct talks
since March on a deal to relieve a o Tens of millions around the world face some contentious issues remained. Former CIA hacker
global food crisis caused by starvation due to disrupted food shipments Russia said on Tuesday that its convicted over
blocked Black Sea grain exports. massive data leak
work we have done will be signed.” it has stolen from Ukrainian requirements included the right to
The high-stakes meeting The stakes could not be higher farmers in regions under its “search the ships to avoid the WASHINGTON: A former CIA
involving United Nations (UN) and control. contraband of weapons” – a programmer was found guilty in New
Turkish officials in Istanbul broke for tens of millions of people facing demand rejected by Kyiv. York federal court on Wednesday of the
up after slightly more than three the threat of starvation in African Russian authorities in Ukraine’s 2017 leak of the US spy agency’s most
hours with an agreement to meet and other poor nations because of southern region of Kherson on The initial agreement valuable hacking tools to WikiLeaks, two
again in Turkey next week. the battles engulfing one of the Wednesday countered with announced by Akar said the two years after his initial prosecution ended
world’s main grain-producing accusations that Kyiv’s forces were countries agreed on “joint in mistrial.
Ukraine is a vital exporter of regions. deliberately burning crops and controls” at ports and on ways to
wheat and grains such as barley mining fields. “ensure the safety of the transfer Joshua Schulte, 33, worked for the
and maize, and has supplied nearly Shipments across the Black Sea routes”. CIA’s elite hacking unit when he quietly
half of all the sunflower oil traded have been blocked both by Russian American space agency data took the “Vault 7” tools it uses to break
on global markets, but shipments warships and mines Kyiv has laid released last week showed 22% of Kyiv has asked that a friendly into target computer and technology
have been disrupted since Russia to avert a feared amphibious Ukraine’s farmland falling under country such as Turkey accompany systems and, after quitting his job, sent
invaded its neighbour in February. assault. Russian control since the Feb 24 its ships along safe “grain them to the anti-secrecy group.
invasion. corridors” that avoid known
UN Secretary-General Antonio The negotiations are being locations of Black Sea mines. Vault 7 was a collection of malware,
Guterres said the talks had complicated by growing suspicions The two sides entered the talks viruses, trojans, and “zero day” exploits
provided a “ray of hope to ease that Russia is trying to export grain saying that a deal was close but Experts said de-mining the that, once leaked out, were available for
human suffering and alleviate Black Sea is a complex operation use by foreign intelligence groups,
hunger around the world” but that could take months – too long hackers and cyber extortionists around
cautioned that while he was to address the growing global food the world.
optimistic, a deal was “not yet fully crisis. – AFP
done”. Prosecutors said Schulte was a
resentful employee and leaked the 8,761
Turkey’s Defence Minister documents to harm the agency.
Hulusi Akar signalled that a final
agreement could be announced at Schulte was an early suspect after
the next talks. WikiLeaks began publishing the secrets,
but was quietly charged in September
“At this meeting, which we will 2017 only with having a large cache of
hold next week, all the details will child pornography on his computer.
be reviewed once again and the
The charges related to the theft and
transmission of national defence
information, under the Espionage Act,
were later added.

In 2020, a jury convicted him on two
lesser charges of lying and contempt of
court, but it was hung on the other charges.

On Wednesday, a new jury convicted
him on eight counts under the Espionage
Act and one count of obstruction.

Each of the espionage-related counts
can bring up to 10 years in prison.

The leak was called one of the most
damaging losses of classified material
ever experienced by CIA. – AFP

COLOURS OF BRIEFS KYIV SEVERS TIES WITH
MEMORIES ... NORTH KOREA
People gathering
at a memorial KYIV: Ukraine said onWednesday it was
outside Robb severing relations with North Korea, as
Elementary School Pyongyang confirmed it was formally
the day after a recognising two self-proclaimed
video was released pro-Russian republics in the eastern
showing the May part of the country. North Korea’s
shooting inside recognition of the so-called Donetsk
the school in the People’s Republic and Lugansk
US city of Uvalde. People’s Republic came after another
– REUTERSPIX Russian ally, Syria, made the same
move last month. In a statement, the
Sunak tops first round of voting for new UK Tory leader Ukrainian Foreign Ministry denounced
North Korea’s decision to recognise
LONDON: Former finance of 50 of the 357 Conservative contest, with another round of marked by infighting between the territories Kyiv described as
minister Rishi Sunak led the field lawmakers who voted. voting set today, as the ruling party candidates, prompting the beaten “temporarily occupied by Russia” and
of Conservative representatives The remaining candidates to tries to winnow the candidates list Hunt to warn the remaining rivals announced it is “cutting diplomatic
bidding to become Britain’s next meet Wednesday’s minimum down to a pair over the next week that “smears (and) attacks may relations with the Democratic People’s
prime minister in the first ballot of 30-vote threshold were former to then put to party members. bring short-term tactical gain but Republic of Korea”. – AFP
Tory lawmakers on Wednesday, as equalities minister Kemi always backfire long term”.
the race narrowed to six with the Badenoch, on 40, backbencher Several television debates JAPAN WARNS OF SURGE
elimination of two candidates. Tom Tugendhat, on 37, and between the remaining candidates While Johnson has said he will IN COVID CASES
Attorney-General Suella loom, ahead of weeks of not endorse a successor, his
Early frontrunner Sunak – who Braverman, who scraped through nationwide hustings during the remaining loyalists have not held TOKYO: Japan warned yesterday that a
quit as finance minister last week, with 32 votes. final run-off race. back in rubbishing Sunak, and have new wave of coronavirus infections
helping to trigger outgoing Prime However, former foreign been coalescing behind Truss. appeared to be spreading rapidly and
Minister Boris Johnson’s downfall secretary Jeremy Hunt and newly The eventual winner is set to be urged people to take special care
– topped the contest with 88 votes, appointed Finance Minister announced on Sept 5, as the party Sunak has been stressing the ahead of an approaching long
followed by former defence Nadhim Zahawi were eliminated seeks to rebuild its support need to balance the books, in weekend and school summer
minister Penny Mordaunt, on 67. after struggling to hit the target. following near non-stop scandal contrast to a free-for-all series of vacations. Tokyo’s 16,878 new cases on
There will be no let-up to the under Johnson ahead of the next tax cuts promised by rivals that has Wednesday were the highest since
Foreign Secretary Liz Truss general election due by 2024. drawn concern from the Bank of February, while the nationwide tally
finished third, winning the support England and economists. – AFP rose above 90,000, in a recent surge of
But the battle has already been Covid-19 infections to levels unseen
since early this year. Prime Minister
Fumio Kishida said the highest level of
caution was needed and urged people
to get their booster shots. – Reuters

89 dead in gang violence as Haiti slides into chaos

PORT-AU-PRINCE: A week of gang populated neighbourhood of slums that have sprung up here over Human Rights Defence Network in a his group has operated on an average
violence in Haiti’s capital has left at Port-au-Prince. the past four decades had no choice statement, adding another 74 people of 15 patients a day since last Friday.
least 89 people dead, a rights group but to hide inside their homes, sustained gunshot or knife wounds.
said on Wednesday, as soaring prices, As gunfire crackled in the slums for unable to fetch food or water – and, He said his colleagues have seen
fuel shortages and gang warfare nearly a week, police, short-staffed with many houses made of sheet Mumuza Muhindo, head of the rotting corpses along a road leading
accelerate a brutal downward spiral and ill-equipped, did not intervene, metal, dozens of residents fell victim local mission of Doctors Without to the Brooklyn neighbourhood,
in the country’s security situation. while international humanitarian to stray bullets. Borders, on Wednesday urged all either gang members killed in the
organisations struggled to deliver combatants to allow medics to safely clashes or people trying to flee.
The unrest erupted on July 7 crucial food supplies and provide “At least 89 people were killed and access Brooklyn, an area of Cite Soleil
between two rival factions in Cite medical care to the victims. 16 others are missing” in the past most affected by the violence. “It’s a real battlefield. It’s
Soleil, an impoverished and densely week’s violence, said the National impossible to estimate how many
Thousands of families living in the Despite the danger, Muhindo said people have been killed.” – AFP

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Appoint Lee Lam Thye next KL Mayor
WE often read or hear advice
from motivational a matter closest to his heart. close to his heart, but he is also an animal lover when His Royal Highness launched the
speakers to “think His understanding of City Hall who will always share his sadness with his aides biography Call Lee Lam Thye recently that tops
outside the box”. It’s whenever he reads about animal abuse or it all and had the guests present admiring Lee
given with the intention of administration, having previously roadkills. even more.
improving our work performance been the longest serving board
for better quality service or higher member of the DBKL Advisory For the record, Lee fought tirelessly for the “I have witnessed with my very own eyes
productivity, to reduce the cost of Council under five mayors, makes Animal Welfare Act to be drafted and tabled in how impressive his many years of serving the
doing things and for us not to be Lee a perfect fit as the next mayor. Parliament, and his effort bore fruit when the rakyat are. Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye is actually a
trapped in outmoded thinking or the Act was passed in Parliament in 2015. real YB which can be translated also as Yang
business-as-usual mindset. Kuala Lumpur needs a breath of Bekerja (one who works) and Yang Berkhidmat
Taking a cue from this, I am taking the liberty fresh air at the level of Datuk Bandar Abandoned pets or pet abuse is rampant in a (one who serves).
here in this column, which is already 11 years and Lee’s leadership will enable him to big city like Kuala Lumpur and if he becomes
old now, to propose that our social activist guide and motivate DBKL officers to serve all Mayor, it goes without saying that he will make “Lee has shown us what a ‘YB’ should be.
extraordinaire Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye be city folks with greater commitment. a huge difference in animal welfare, too. There is no use having the title if one does not
appointed the next Datuk Bandar or Mayor of As a social activist who has worked tirelessly serve the people,” said the Sultan.
Kuala Lumpur. for a better Malaysia for over 50 years cutting Lee has won numerous awards for public
All this while, the key position as chief across race and religion, Lee is without service but the one that he cherished most was As a journalist of 50 years standing, it’s not
executive of the nation’s largest local comparison to any other Malaysian. when he was bestowed the Maulidur Rasual far-fetched for me to conclude that all
government authority, Dewan Bandaraya Kuala From anti-drug campaigns to crime Award in 2019 in conjunction with the Prophet Malaysians are looking forward to Tan Sri Lee
Lumpur or Kuala Lumpur City Hall, better prevention to the one closest to his heart, which Muhammad’s birthday celebration. Lam Thye as the next Datuk Bandar of our
known by its acronym DBKL, has been the is occupational safety and health, and more, he loving capital city.
domain of civil servants. never seems to run out of energy. It’s always the “This award came as a total surprise to me. I
Civil servants by their training are basically people first. never expected it. It’s a recognition of my years Comments: [email protected]
desk-bound and concerned about bureaucracy Not to mention the key charitable of serving the people irrespective of race,
foundations that he chairs to help the poor and colour or creed,” he said. Lee during the launch of his
underprivileged. biography recently. – ADIB
If there is a true-blue Malaysian hero, he is It’s worth noting here that when a fire RAWI YAHYA/THESUN
Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye. razed an Islamic religious school or Tahfiz
or red tape and policy matters. Only he knows how he can find the time to dormitory at Kampung Datuk Keramat in
We should emulate other major cities who be always on the move to attend various Kuala Lumpur in the wee hours of Sept 14,
appoint their mayors from among outstanding functions and meetings daily, while showing no 2017, Lee was among the first to arrive at the
public personalities outside the civil service at signs of slowing down. scene of the tragedy which killed 22
some point in time, instead of a mayor of the His latest public involvement is in mental students and a teacher, who were
nation’s capital being always a civil servant. As I health education and promotion. sleeping at the time.
mentioned at the outset, think out of the box. Mental health issues are a steeply rising
After being Member of Parliament par concern in Malaysia and are the root causes of The National Institute of
excellence for Bukit Bintang right at the heart of domestic violence and crimes, including some Occupational Safety and
Kuala Lumpur for four terms followed by over of the goriest murders. Health, in which he was the
30 years as a social worker, Lee certainly has a Lately, Lee has kept himself even busier by then chairman, later
full grasp of the multifarious problems and conducting dialogue sessions to promote good distributed a safety guidebook
issues affecting Kuala Lumpur. And he is deeply mental health. to all such schools.
passionate about finding solutions to these “There is no health without mental health,”
problems. he told me. “This particular award that
His friendly and down-to-earth approach He has just been appointed a member of the I received is very important
will help tremendously and naturally in Mental Health Promotion Advisory Council for me as a public servant for
engaging the community to jointly discuss chaired by the Health Minister. Malaysians of all races,” said
issues affecting city folk. Not only are the poor and underprivileged Lee.
Making Kuala Lumpur a more liveable city is
But it was the all-
around praise from
Sultan of Selangor
Sultan Sharafuddin
Idris Shah for Lee

COMMENT by Parvej Siddique Bhuiyan

Bangladesh’s exemplary response to humanitarian crises

IN recent times, Bangladesh most often gets Khost provinces. ensuring the inclusive socio-economic humanitarian food crisis since 1948, to replenish
significant global attention for her geopolitical While the Taliban are hoping for support from development of Afghanistan and rebuilding their the island nation’s fast-depleting foreign reserves
quandary, US-backed targeted sanctions on country. and ease pressure on its exchange rate.
security apparatus and climate disasters, while the international community, many Asian as well
ignoring its significant and proven contribution to as western countries, hesitate to extend assistance Bangladesh is also keen to be a partner in It should be noted that in the past, Bangladesh
humanitarian activities. as no country has yet recognised the Taliban Afghanistan’s developmental process as has provided relief by responding swiftly to
government, not even nations seen as closest to Bangladesh seeks to enhance regional natural and humanitarian disasters in other South
Though Bangladesh’s realisation of the regime, such as Pakistan or China. cooperation for the attainment of a vision of Asian countries.
humanitarian diplomacy has not been developed shared prosperity for the region.
for many years, an impressive record of Moreover, after the Taliban’s rise to power on In the immediate aftermath of the catastrophic
development and growth since the last decade Aug 15, 2021, Western countries froze billions of Bangladesh only gained independence 50 floods in Pakistan and Myanmar and the
owing to the demographic dividend, robust dollars in Afghan central bank assets, including years ago, and thus it wasn’t that long ago that the devastating earthquake in Nepal, the Bangladesh
ready-made garment exports, remittances, and US$10 billion (RM44 billion) held by the US country itself needed the humanitarian assistance government’s emergency relief and medical
comparatively stable macroeconomic Federal Reserve. Additionally, Western countries of other countries to survive. Now, it has gone a assistance were widely praised by the people and
circumstances motivates the country to use its soft also suspended financial assistance to long way on the road toward nationhood. governments of the two countries.
power through humanitarian assistance. Afghanistan, a nation that is heavily dependent on
aid and accounts for 43% of the country’s GDP. It sets the greatest humanitarian example by Bangladesh, now ranked first out of eight
Natural calamities, including cyclones, floods, expressing solidarity with the Rohingya refugees countries in South Asia and fifth out of 121
droughts, earthquakes, heatwaves, forest fires, However, while many Western developed from Myanmar. countries across the world in the Covid recovery
severe food and energy scarcity caused by the nations bypassed their responsibilities toward the index, expressed solidarity with its neighbour in a
Ukraine-Russia conflict, the Covid-19 pandemic, Afghan people, it is praiseworthy that Bangladesh Despite the huge burden on the economy, critical state of the Covid pandemic and offered
the Sri-Lanka crisis and the Afghan humanitarian has delivered a sizable amount of emergency food management and limited resources, the emergency medical and safety equipment
catastrophe, remind South Asian countries to relief in the form of dried food, blankets, tents and country has been generously hosting more than a supplies to China, India, Bhutan, Nepal and
revitalise the South Asian Association for Regional medicine to earthquake-hit Afghanistan as part of million Rohingya refugees for over a half-decade Maldives to combat the massive surge in
Cooperation (SAARC) food bank and the SAARC its ongoing efforts to broaden its network of purely on humanitarian grounds. coronavirus cases.
disaster management framework to navigate humanitarian aid.
economic and humanitarian turmoil in member Even though Bangladesh is not a signatory to Bangladesh also extended its helping hand to
nations. Needless to say, Bangladesh earlier sent Tk.10 the 1951 Refugee Convention, its economy is Sudan, a poor African country unable to repay a
million (RM475,000) to the United Nations Office burdened with an estimated US$1.21 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund
Unfortunately, no major breakthrough in for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs to (RM5.4 billion) in annual support for the (IMF). In response to the IMF’s call, Bangladesh
regional cooperation and coordination has assist the Afghan people when the country Rohingyas, and the cost may rise as their stood by Sudan and granted a “debt waiver” of
happened until now due to the respective plunged into deep social and political turmoil population grows, inflation rises and foreign US$650 million (RM2.9 billion) on June 15.
countries’ narrowly defined geopolitical after the Taliban took over following the funding declines.
calculations. withdrawal of the US military from the country. Earlier, Bangladesh had also given similar
Even Bangladesh, with its financing at a cost of benefits to Somalia to break the shackle of poverty
It is evident that Afghanistan, under the new Afghanistan expressed their gratitude to over Tk.23 billion (RM1.08 billion), has set up a as part of the IMF initiative.
Taliban regime, is confronting a wide range of Bangladesh for the assistance, which is a modern township at Bhasan Char to relocate
challenges from severe economic and manifestation of the Bangladesh Prime Minister’s more than 100,000 Rohingyas with better living Experts believe that Bangladesh is now looking
humanitarian crises to a lack of inclusive commitment to the collective prosperity of South standards for them. at deeper integration with its neighbours,
governance, international recognition, human Asia and its people. ultimately branding Bangladesh positively by
rights and terrorism concerns. The history of the so-called “basket case” has building its image globally.
The move, without a doubt, is real evidence of changed. Bangladesh, as a friend and neighbour,
But among them, humanitarian challenges the PM’s policy of regional brotherhood, the recently provided a humanitarian potato aid The country’s continuous support and its vocal
have intensified in parts of Afghanistan recently integrated development of South Asia and policy package to Sri Lanka in a bid to resolve the stance on the Rohingya crisis in Myanmar, the
when a powerful earthquake on June 22 killed of cooperation towards everyone, regardless of ongoing food crisis in the country. Israeli occupation of Palestine and its active
some 1,150 people, including at least 155 children, their geopolitical alignment. attempts to assist people in crisis around the
and destroyed or damaged hundreds of homes in Earlier, Bangladesh provided US$2.3 million world have made the country “a symbol of
the hardest-hit southeastern Paktika and Thus, Bangladesh’s humanitarian approach (RM10 million) in emergency medical supplies humanitarianism”.
effectively contributed to alleviating the acute and US$250 million (RM1.1 billion) in the form of
shortage of food, shelter and social services, a currency swap to Sri Lanka, an island nation Comments: [email protected]
experiencing its worst economic and

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BUZZ explores the seaside town of Port Dickson in
this special travel edition >>> Page S4-S5

Port Dickson’s X-tra
top seafood special
restaurants
>>> page S6
>>> page S2

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theSun BUZZ ON FRIDAY | JULY 15, 2022

Cili crab is among Restoran Chardin Seaview Seafood Village speciality. A close-up of their salted egg prawn. The Banana Leaf Siakap is among the restaurant’s signatures.
- RESTORAN CHARDIN SEAVIEW SEAFOOD VILLAGE - RESTORAN CHARDIN SEAVIEW SEAFOOD - KIM’S SEAFOOD PALACE
VILLAGE

█ BY JOHN TAN o Fill your tummy at these four top notch restaurants located in the popular seaside town

PORT DICKSON is no doubt Operating Hours: 11am – 2.30pm
the perfect place to go for a and 6pm – 10.30pm
beach holiday! If you are
looking for a tropical RESTORAN SERI MESRA IKAN
getaway, there are multiple beaches BAKAR & SEAFOOD
to visit in PD to let loose and enjoy Located along Jalan Pantai, Restoran
the cold breeze. After all, the coastal Seri Mesra Ikan Bakar & Seafood is
town offers some of the best beaches the next spot seafood enthusiasts
in the world. should visit! Its signature grilled fish
a.k.a. Ikan Bakar is definitely
But aside from its natural something to die for! The fish is
attractions, did you know PD also charred to smoky golden perfection.
has some of the best seafood dishes?
Thanks to its geographical location, But that is not all that makes
the local district has become popular Restoran Seri Mesra’s Ikan Bakar
among seafood foodies for its rich extra special. The fishes are also
and diverse seafood offerings. freshly caught and prepared. Thus,
giving it a tender and juicy taste.
Whether it be a delicious steamed Aside from its popular Ikan Bakar,
fish or a grilled crab, the PD seafood this traditional Malay store is known
scene will, in fact, make a lasting for its prawns, clamps and squids
impression on you! servings.
Address: Jalan Pantai Teluk Kemang
Since we were previously there, Square, 71050 Port Dickson, Negeri
the BUZZ team has compiled a list of Sembilan
halal restaurants in Port Dickson Operating Hours: 6am – 12pm
that serve some of the best seafood
dishes! Here are four of them: EMBOK VILLAGE STEAMBOAT & A set of Embok Village Steamboat & Seafood’s spicy dishes. - DATHAIDHIR
KIM’S SEAFOOD PALACE SEAFOOD
This grand venue is a must if you are While Kim’s Seafood Palace and Utama, 71900 Port Dickson
looking to devour authentic Chinese Restoran Seri Mesra play along the Operating Hours: 3pm – 10pm
seafood in a cooling and lines of conventionality, this Thai-
contemporary space. Nestled in the influenced seafood restaurant has a RESTORAN CHARDIN SEAVIEW Seafood is popular in Port Dickson. - KIM’S SEAFOOD PALACE
heart of PD, Kim’s Seafood Palace is more unique take on seafood. SEAFOOD VILLAGE
a modern, stylish and spacious Contrary to the aforementioned Speaking of the sea, Restoran instance, it is going to take a village Address: Lot 2631, Jalan Seremban,
restaurant that serves Chinese outlets, Embok Village Steamboat & Chardin Seaview Seafood Village’s to finish their best-sellers like the Taman Seaview, 71000 Port Dickson
seafood dishes. Seafood is famous for its spicy and highlight also includes a chill crab, salted egg prawn, and lala Operating Hours: 11.30 am – 3pm
heaty seafood choices. breathtaking sea view. Considering dishes. and 5pm - 10.30pm
Its layout, for example, mirrors its proximity to the sea, guests get to
the classic banquet function style. Locals enjoy its piquant seafood dine behind the backdrop of a
Each table set is given an flavour. In fact, customers often stunning sea view. In the evening,
appropriate amount of space and packed Embok Village Steamboat & regulars even get to enjoy the sunset
designed to serve over eight Seafood for its classics such as while munching on their food.
customers per time. The tables seafood- stuffed tom yam, chilli
come with comfortable cushioned clamps, and grilled seafood Having said that, it might be
chairs and lavish table cloths in an barbecue. advisable to bring your friends and
air-conditioned setting. family along as the restaurant is
Though at times, the order takes a catered for a large group. Similarly to
However, if customers prefer the while, the store’s comfortable beach Kim’s Seafood Palace, Restoran
outdoors, they can choose to dine in atmosphere makes up for it! At Chardin Seaview Seafood Village is
the outside section, where they will Embok Village Steamboat & an upscale Chinese banquet-style
be greeted with a spectacular Seafood, patrons can enjoy a cosy restaurant.
waterfront view. In terms of its ambience by the beach while dining
seafood choices, customers can on their chosen delicious dishes. As such, its generous offerings are
expect to relish a variety of Address: Batu 2 1/2, Pantai Bagan served to a larger crowd. For
Cantonese-style seafood dishes – Pinang, 5, Taman Port Dickson
fishes, crabs, lobsters, prawns and
clams.

But you should look out for its
signatures – the Banana Leaf Siakap,
Superior Lala Soup, Hot Pot Seafood
and Salted Egg Yolk Prawns.
Address: Persiaran Waterfront,
Kampung Bahasa Kapor, 71000 Port
Dickson, Negeri Sembilan.

The inside layout
of Kim’s Seafood
palace. - KIM’S
SEAFOOD
PALACE

Local celebrities
often frequent
Restoran Seri
Mesra Ikan Bakar
& Seafood. -
RESTORAN SERI
MESRA IKAN
BAKAR &
SEAFOOD

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Kota Lukut. – WIKIPEDIA PD Ostrich Farm. –TRIP ADVISOR Extreme Park. – X PARK MALAYSIA
█ BY THASHINE SELVAKUMARAN
Teluk Kemang Lukut Museum and Lukut Fort to
PORT DICKSON, a renowned Beach. – PETIT GO discover more about Port Dickson.
tourist destination in the Both historical places are only a short
state of Negeri Sembilan distance apart. The Department of
thanks to its various Museums Malaysia built the
attractions, is a great refuge from the museum, which opened to the public
rush and bustle of city life. Port in 1999.
Dickson is widely renowned for its
beaches, but there are many more The museum’s mission is to
attractions in town that few tourists educate the public about the
are aware of. importance of Fort Lukut as a
defense tract, as well as the roles and
Aside from the exciting array of contributions of significant
beach activities, this pleasant little personalities at the period. You will
coastal town has charmed outdoor undoubtedly learn a lot because the
enthusiasts and food lovers from all artefacts, pictures, and photographs
over the world. Here are a some of throughout the fort and town are all
the exciting things you can look highly instructive, with tales behind
forward to the next time you happen each one.
to visit PD.
Wan Loong Chinese Temple Address: Lot 730, Jalan Besar,
Your journey would be incomplete if Taman Pd Jaya, 71010 Port Dickson,
you did not see the town’s most Negeri Sembilan
stunning Chinese temple. Any native
in Port Dickson will urge that you o Here are eight places to visit in Port Dickson for a relaxing holiday Extreme Park
visit this temple. Wan Loong Chinese Extreme Park Port Dickson is a
Temple is located just across from PD weapons, as well as a memorial Desert Explorer, and Cowboy-Go- The Ornamental Fish Centre is popular outdoor sports and
World Marina Resort and should be fountain devoted to troops who Round. strategically placed on Teluk Kemang entertainment destination for thrill
easy to track down. fought throughout Malaysia’s war beach. The Decorative Fish Centre, seekers. Extreme Park Port Dickson,
history. Address: 59-64, Jalan DS 2/1, which contains more than 50 kinds of often known as Extreme Park PD,
Wan Loong translates as “Cloud Bandar Dataran Segar, 71010 Port ornamental fish, 40 varieties of provides a variety of indoor and
Dragon.” The temple’s objective is to Address: Kem, Persiaran Dickson, Negeri Sembilan corals, and other intriguing marine outdoor activities such as go-karts,
honour both the Monkey King and Pahlawan, Kampung Baru Sirusa, PD Ostrich Farm life. Sea horses, puffer fish, stonefish, ATV jungle trail rides, archery, and
the Goddess of Mercy. They are 71050 Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan The Port Dickson Ostrich Farm is a clown fish, baby green turtles, paintball war games. Extreme Park
important oriental deities among the Wild West Cowboy Indoor Theme fascinating Port Dickson attraction. If hawksbill turtles, and coral reefs are Port Dickson, surrounded by natural
Chinese. The impressive fortification Park you are seeking for places to visit in among the highlights of this marine flora, is a fun-filled venue for both
wall and the great architecture of the The Wild West Cowboy Indoor Port Dickson with kids, this place is conservation and aquarium. adults and children aged 12 and
temple are incentive enough to visit Theme Park is a theme park with a almost perfect. The major draw here above. Visitors who prefer more
this fascinating destination. There video arcade, carousel rides, and a is ostriches. You may feed and pet Aside from providing visitors with demanding activities can participate
are no visiting hours, so you can visit 5D movie theatre. The park offers them here, as well as ride one. the unique opportunity for a close in go-kart races with their buddies or
the temple whenever you want. entertaining games to its tourists. In shot with the uncommon aquatic take an ATV ride through the muddy
5D Motion Adventures, for example, Other animals can also be seen, animals, the centre is intended to forest track.
Address: Buddhist Temple, guests may pick their favourite fed, or played with. Some animals inspire people of all ages and walks of
Kampung Teluk Kemang, 71050 Si thrilling narrative and go through it run about outside enclosures, while life to cherish and assume Address: Batu 13 KM 21, Jalan
Rusa, Negeri Sembilan by feeling the effects of music, others can be entered. This allows accountability for the marine Pantai, Mukim Pasir Panjang, 71250
Army Museum lighting, wind, rain, and moving you to get personal with many of the environment. Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan
The Army Museum is an awesome seats, exactly as they were in the creatures. Some can also be scooped Malaysia
place to learn about Malaysia’s up. You may also play in a tiny Address: Jalan Kemang 8, Teluk Kemang Beach
military history. There are two type of movie itself. There’s also an playground that’s built there, ride a Kampung Baharu, 71050 Port No vacation is complete without a
buildings, each with four galleries entertainment park horse, or even attempt archery. Dickson, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia beach trip, and Teluk Kemang Beach
that transport visitors from one era to with rides like Kota Lukut is a must-see during your stay to Port
the next. It is a museum dedicated to Rider Boat, Address: Lot 1419, Jalan Perdana This is not just a popular tourist Dickson. It is popular with both
educating visitors about the Wild West 4, Batu 9, 71050 Port Dickson, Negeri destination in town, but it is also an domestic and international tourists.
country’s history, the role of the army Sembilan, Malaysia important historical landmark. Take And if you enjoy water activities, you
in the country from the Malacca Ornamental Fish Centre a walk down memory lane at the are in for a real treat. Kayaking,
Sultanate to the current day, and the windsurfing, parasailing, water
evolution of military skiing, and many more sports are
technology. available. The beach includes clubs
that rent out equipment for various
There are also retired sports to tourists. If none of these
military vehicles like activities appeal to you, many people
opt to hire a speedboat and explore
as planes, tanks, the neighbouring beaches or tiny
and artillery islands.

Address: 23, Jalan 3/10, Taman
Intan Perdana, 71050 Port Dickson,
Negeri Sembilan

Wan Loong Chinese Temple. – TRIP ADVISOR Wild West Cowboy Indoor Theme Park. – HOLIDIFY Army Museum. – PETIT GO

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An aerial view of Lexis Hibiscus
Port Dickson. – LEXIS WEBSITE

Lexis Web 1 - Don’t forget to take part in some adrenaline-pumping water activities here. – LEXIS WEBSITE

█ BY THE BUZZ TEAM me be brief: Wrong! Cruises are now more o TheBUZZteamgoestoaniconicflower-shapedoverwate
inexpensive than ever. When you split the expense
IF YOU’VE ever sat on the window seat when of the boat journey, it is indeed inexpensive. Many available from 7am until 10.30am. The breakfast cakes, and pastries, together with grab-and-g
riding a plane across peninsular Malaysia, materialistic items are becoming far more buffet had all of the traditional western American snacks.
you’ve probably come across a series of expensive than cruises. But nothing else can breakfast meals, nasi lemak and also the fresh-
resorts that make up the shape of a hibiscus, supply you with what a cruise can, and they are made pancakes and roti canai on the spot. After a quick bite at the bistro, it was time fo
the national flower of Malaysia. compelling experiences that you will remember the water sports. The first water sports activity w
for a lifetime! It was only after we’d refuelled that we did was the Airhead. The Airhead ride in Po
Last week, the BUZZ team had a chance to visit ventured outside to take part in their bicycle rides Dickson’s stunning seas is perfect for adrenalin
the iconic flower-shaped overwater resort, Lexis For the relaxing sunset cruise, the captain takes and giant bubbles. We had a great time on the seekers looking for a thrilling journey over th
Hibiscus Port Dickson for a weekend getaway. Just you for a ride on the boat and you can even bring bicycle ride because we were able to explore the waves. We all tried to hold on to the grip as tight a
over an hour’s drive away from Kuala Lumpur, your own swimming gear or change of clothes for expansive grounds at our own pace and also ride possible as the ride through the wave was reall
each overwater villa comes with luxurious king a swim in the ocean. We took lots of insta-worthy on the tandem (double-seater) bicycle. We also intense. As the ride’s pace increases, you’ll feel th
beds and a terrace with its own private pool and pictures on the two-level boat during the beautiful got to try out the mini Harley and fat bike, which splash of the ocean on your face.
steam room, which makes them deserving of their golden hour. On the cruise, they even provide was a blast. After that, we had fun making giant
Guinness World records titles for Most Swimming food and drinks like satay with nasi impit and kaleidoscopic bubbles, reminiscent of our Next, we tried the bandwagon, where you rid
Pools In A Resort and Most Overwater Villas In A coffee. At the peak of sunset, they’ll open up the childhood memories. a large inflatable above the sea while being towe
Single Resort. head of the boat for picture taking right in front of by a jetski! The bandwagon can seat up to fou
the glowing setting sun. After the sun sets, it’ll be It was time for lunch, so we returned back to people, with two sitting in front with the leg
Before checking in, be sure to take your group dark on the way back, but fret not because they’ll the Roselle Coffee House. This time, though, we extended and two more in the rear (you ca
picture at the photo booth as a souvenir to turn on the disco ball and sing lively karaoke. sampled their local cuisine, which consisted of choose whether to kneel or stand). Handles ar
remember the weekend by. After we had our Telok Pelanduk fried rice and honey chicken attached at the sides and front to allow for as man
photos taken, we had lunch at Roselle Coffee After driving back to the resort, we had dinner wings. It was indeed really good and tasty, and we various settings as possible. Keep in mind that th
House, which is right next to the lobby for check- at UMI Japanese Restaurant which is right next to all enjoyed it. back seats are more difficult to balance, therefor
in. Roselle Coffee House offers all-day dining with Roselle Coffee House for Japanese cuisine. Not only persons with strong balancing skills shoul
a blend of local and international cuisine. On our only the ambience is purely Japanese style, it also In the evening, we went to the Coralz Bistro for sit in the back.
first day, we went for their western food selections, provided an array of seafood to choose from, we their famed chocolate tart and gelato. The Coralz
trying their hearty burger, crispy chicken chop, had their mains such as the unagi don, entrees like Bistro’s pleasant atmosphere and sleek design After that, we had a leisurely boat cruise fo
flaky salmon, and grouper fish & chips. the fresh and savoury salmon sashimi, takoyaki make it a great place to chill or hi-tea. Aside from fifteen minutes to experience Port Dickson
balls, and creamy must-try panna cotta for coffee, tea, wine, fresh juices, and ice cream, the natural seascape from a new vantage point. Th
Following our meal, we had a panoramic ride dessert. Coralz Bistro also sells steamed buns, sandwiches, allows us to see the area’s seascape from
to our room with their free buggy service as we
passed through the other overwater villas on the After a filling and satisfying dinner, we head on
sea. After unpacking after a long drive, we had an to the second floor of the main building for our
evening cocktail and hi-tea at Wave Dining at the night karaoke session at Starz Karaoke. The
2nd Floor Lighthouse Club. The Lighthouse Club karaoke room itself is very spacious, so it was
is located in the middle of the overwater resorts, suitable for dancing and singing. Karaoke is
acting as a landmark for visitors and a roundabout always fun in groups, and our singing session was
for the buggies. no different. It was both hilarious and melodious,
from finding out singing talent about each other to
The Lighthouse Bar serves a variety of wines screaming and laughing to throwback Waka Waka
and liquors, as well as cocktails and specialty (This Time for Africa) by Shakira. After belting our
beverages. We tried three different cocktails (our lungs out, we went back at 11pm, and the buggy
favourite was the Margarita and the Pina Colada!). service was still available before going for a night
These cocktails are combinations of spirits mixed swim in our private pool. Although it was chilly, it
with fruit liqueur, creating the perfect mix and our was nice and fun to just let off some steam in our
drinks did not disappoint us. They also serve non- privacy as we floated and stared at the starry night.
alcoholic mocktails, which are a blend of fruit
juices. The small bites were served buffet-style, With an array of movies to choose from, we
with plenty of hot and cold options to choose watched a horror movie (did we mention that they
from. Mini sandwiches, spring rolls, cakes, cream have a large television mounted on the wall?!)
puffs, fruits, and more are available to accompany before drifting off to a delicious and cosy sleep on
our cocktails. the king-sized beds.

Next up on our itinerary, we drove 10 minutes The following day, we had another exciting and
away from the resort to the Sunset Dickson eventful day planned out, but before that, we
Dragon cruise that starts at 6pm. Many people still headed over to the good old Roselle Coffee House
believe that boat cruises are just for the rich. Let once more for their breakfast buffet, which is

DSC 0283 -
Departure from PD
World Marina,
guests can either
travel on their own
or arrange a
booking
transportation. –
BUZZ TEAM

UMI Japanese
Restaurant’s avant-
garde environment
emphasises taste,
presentation, and
freshness. UMI,
which means “sea”
in Japanese, serves
Japanese classics. –
OWN

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Taxi services that are available
around the clock throughout the
area. – LEXIS WEBSITE

A wonderful
fire show

display by the
Lexis team. –
BUZZ TEAM

ter resort for a wholesome weekend getaway

go different perspective. The captain of the boat was
so kind to us that he pulled over the vessel in the
or middle of the ocean so that we could snap some An oasis of
serenity awaits at
we great pictures for ourselves.
ort If a beach holiday is on your bucket list, and LexSpa, a
ne you’re brainstorming activities to make your sanctuary from
he holiday memorable, a banana boat ride should
as undoubtedly be on it. If you’re travelling in a the commotion of
ly group, this is one activity you can’t afford to miss modern life. –
he because it’s one of the most popular in Port LEXIS WEBSITE

Dickson. On the banana boat, as the name
de suggests, you ride a banana-shaped inflatable
ed pulled by a speed boat, allowing you to experience
ur the blue water in a more engaging and exciting
gs way.
an Lastly, we rode on the jet skis, setting off on a
re thrilling 20-minute ride to explore the water in This cosmopolitan
ny style after a safety lesson and training. It will all-day dining
he undoubtedly be unforgettable since you will be restaurant serves
re able to ride by the villas. Whether you ride alone local and foreign
food, from
ld or with a buddy, you’ll have the experience to last breakfast buffets
a lifetime as you take full advantage of the jet ski’s
or amazing speed. to dinner and
n’s After tiring water sports, we cleaned up before
his going for the fire performance. Lexis have a fire weekend high tea.
– BUZZ TEAM
a performance on most Saturdays (depending on
the weather), so if you visit on a weekend, you’ll be
sure to see them. The Fire Show started at about
8pm and lasted around 40 minutes. There were The following morning, we woke early to
four of them, each with its own style and favoured indulge in the Semi-Buffet Breakfast at Wave
fire accessory. They took turns twirling fire batons, Dining on the second level of Lighthouse Club.
tossing and catching them and lighting up the The food choices were comparable to those in
night with a massive cone of flame thrown from a Roselle, but the view from the lighthouse was
rod. They encouraged volunteers to join them for breathtaking, and the vitamin D from the sun was
a dance at the end of the event; no fire was used an added bonus.
during the dance, thus it was a chilly session. In What could be better than to unwind after a
our opinion, they undoubtedly put up an excellent long day of watersports? Even before embarking
show and deserved all the applause and cheers on our trip, we had planned to visit a spa for a
before the show ended with fireworks in the relaxing massage. So we went, and it was amazing.
distance. After the one-hour soothing massage, the trip
Following the exciting performance, we had pretty much seemed complete. To be honest,
just enough time for the dinner BBQ buffet which LexSpa provides a wide selection of body and
served grilled lamb and a lot of meats like chicken, massage services. This is the place to go to relax
beef, and sausages with a variety of sauces to and relieve bodily pains. There are single and
choose from. Right after dinner, we went for the couple spa rooms available. After your spa
mocktails and live music at the Satellite Bar and treatment, you may also relax in the Jacuzzi or take
Restaurant, which was located on the highest floor a thorough shower.
(13th floor) of the main building. We were Whether you’re travelling with family or going
entertained by the live music performances and on a honeymoon, you’ll be sure to wind down and
awed by the stunning view of the Straits of reset after a weekend getaway in Lexis Hibiscus
Malacca and the view of the hibiscus-shaped Port Dickson with their in-house restaurants, Biking the Lexis Hibiscus is the perfect way to experience the area. Rent a bike and ride through the
resort in all its splendour at night. entertainment, and recreational activities. extensive grounds. – BUZZ TEAM

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oProton X70 gets refreshing
updates, including a new engine

█ KESHY DHILLON @ PISTON.MY powertrain – weight.
THE Proton X70 was first introduced in 2018, and According to the Proton website, the X70 has a
since then Proton has gone on to deliver 73,000
units to owners across Malaysia. kerb weight of 1,615kg, while the X50 weights in
at 1,350kg. That’s a difference of 265kg, which is a
It has become an immediate success story so lot.
much so that it is impossible to go about your daily
business today without coming across an X70. Naturally then the same powertrain in a
heavier car would feel sluggish and
Currently, there are five different variants on underpowered. It would also require more fuel
offer, each catering to different needs and budgets. since it has to pull a heavier body, making the car
thirstier. But Proton thought about that.
Proton recently refreshed the X70 line-up with
the introduction of a 1.5-litre, three-cylinder Though the powertrains are the same,
engine, of which there are four variants. Proton had tuned the engine to produce more
power and also tweaked the gear ratios to
The top of the line model is still powered by a manage the heftier weight.
1.8-litre, four-cylinder engine.
In the X70, the engine produces 177PS at
We recently drove the new Proton X70 1.5 5,500rpm and 255Nm of torque from as low as
TGDI Premium 2WD to Desaru, Johor. The drive 1,500rpm. For comparison sake, the same
involved a good mix of highways and trunk roads, engine produces 150PS and 226Nm in the X50.
providing the ideal opportunity to get a feel for the
new engine. This bump in power figures feels decent in
the real world. There’s that occasional shove
The 1.5-litre engine is not new to the Proton into the seat during acceleration but there are
line-up though; it is the same powertrain that also moments where you wish for more power,
powers the X50. Even the gearbox is identical, both especially when merging onto the fast lane on a
the X70 and X50 use a seven-speed dual-clutch highway.
transmission which also offers a manual mode,
but not steering mounted pedal shifts. But that aside, the X70 with the new
powertrain will cruise along all day at illegal
However, the X50 and X70 vary significantly in speeds on the highway and it also good for the
terms of size and more importantly for any day to day run arounds.

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JULY 15, 2022

█ CHIPS YAP @ PISTON.MY Style and substance and/or voice-activated too.
o Nissan Serena S-hybrid get updated with more safety features Retained from the 2021 model are
WHEN the current
generation of the Nissan week with two variants – the Serena S- The latest models have a range of three rows of seats, with captain’s seats the highly appreciated dual back door
Serena S-Hybrid was first Hybrid Highway Star and Serena S- intelligent mobility technologies to in the second row. These provide more and hands-free dual power sliding
introduced, it was already Hybrid Premium Highway Star, priced increase safety and comfort. These comfortable seating with their doors.
equipped like a premium MPV – but at RM149,888 and RM162,888, technologies make up the 360° Safety generous width and like the front seats,
without the premium price. respectively (without insurance). Shield to give complete all-round have a “zero gravity” design which Hybrid technology continues to
protection. creates a neutral posture position to power the MPV and the hybrid
Local assembly kept its price a long The cosmetic changes on the reduce fatigue drivetrain incorporates an energy
way down from the big Japanese MPVs exterior include redesigned dual For the new MPVs, the 360° safety control (ECO) electric motor which
and it very quickly established itself projector LED headlamps on either shield has enhanced active safety with Entertainment on the move is controls the idle-stop system.
among businessmen wanting a mobile side of the new V-motion grille that now five new systems added. These systems provided by a 6-speaker infotainment
office and large families. has a sophisticated chrome pattern not only improve the driver’s system managed from a new 9-inch It also provides torque assistance
over its expansive surface. awareness of the surroundings but can full-colour touchscreen. from a stand-still start, the period when
That it was already good value for also autonomously take action to the 2-litre petrol engine is under high
money and selling very well made it The front bumper has also prevent an accident. Besides the standard functions, load. The assistance reduces this load,
tricky for the product planners to make been redesigned with integrated there is also Apple carplay and android thereby improving fuel efficiency. It
it better. foglamps incorporating daytime They are intelligent predictive auto connectivity, enabling favourite gives some of the benefits of a hybrid
running lights at each corner. forward collision warning & intelligent apps from compatible smartphones to powertrain without the associated high
Nissan has updated the model, forward emergency braking, lane be transferred onto the display panel. costs.
which is also very popular in Japan, and At the rear the bumper is also departure warning, blind spot warning
refreshed the styling a bit as well as a new moulding and has Gloss and rear cross traffic alert. This means that navigation apps like The drivetrain is paired with the
enhanced safety. Black finishing for a classy Google Maps or Waze can be viewed Nissan Xtronic CVT (Continuously
touch. The long and spacious cabin has and accessed from the touchscreen Variable Transmission) with adaptive
This updated model was shift control to coordinate control
launched in Malaysia between engine and transmission.
this
The intelligent control system
interprets the driver intentions from
acceleration and steering and
determines the optimum transmission
ratios to deliver class-leading fuel
economy.

One of the major thorns on the side of an response to touch commands. New and improved Alza
imbalanced three-cylinder engine are the There’s also no Apple carplay and now open for booking
vibrations during start-up, shut-down and PERODUA is officially taking orders for the all new In regards to storage space, the new Alza has a
acceleration.The BMW 2-Series for android auto which is quite dreadful when Perodua Alza that supersedes its predecessor with luggage capacity of 137 litres but a 498-litre
example has a noticeable shudder during planning a journey, instead you are forced significant improvements in terms of driving capacity if the third row seats are folded.
start-up that makes the car feel un-BMW to rely on the onboard systems, which are comfort and versatility.
like. decent but not as good as Waze or Google In terms of safety, the AV variant comes with six
Maps. However, Proton does include Joox, With a tentative price of between RM62,000 and airbags, while the X and H variants comes with
Surprisingly, the Proton X70 has none of which is a music streaming services owned RM75,000 (in West Malaysia, without insurance and four.
that. You don’t feel anything but hear a by Chinese corporate giant, Tencent. Joox pre-sales tax), the new Alza provides greater space
simple buzz of the engine coming to life. offers access to over 30 million songs, so for its occupants and improved driving stability. The MPV also comes with the Perodua smart
The refinement of the X70 is admirable to there’s a good chance of you finding your drive assist (PSDA) suite, which can be divided into
say the least. Even on the highway, you favourite hits. Available in three variants, the X, H and AV; the four categories; the advance safety assist (ASA),
don’t hear much of the outside world or the MPV comes in five colours: ivory white, glittering driver assist, parking assist and headlamp assist.
tyre roar. Full credit to Proton for this. But that aside, Proton has also updated silver, garnet red, elegant black (new) and vintage
the X70 with advanced driver assistance brown (new). “This full model change represents our best
The interior too is still a great place to be systems that focus on safety. This includes effort so far in terms of product offering as the
in, though there are some panels around new autonomous emergency braking that “We took our time in designing this full model features included are the best within its price
the dash and doors that feel hollow when brakes the car automatically when the change as we truly wanted to understand what category,” Dato’ Zainal said.
knocked or prodded. driver does not respond. improvements our customers wanted, and the
new Perodua Alza aims to fulfil these requests,” The latest features for a Perodua model include
The seats are arguably the best in class There’s also a forward collision warning Perodua president and chief executive officer Dato’ a 360⁰ panoramic view, electronic parking brake
and have now been updated to offer system, adaptive cruise control, lane Zainal Abidin Ahmad said. with auto brake hold, rear disc brake and a new
heating and ventilation, while the rear seats departure warning, blind spot information drive mode: normal, eco and power.
offer admirable comfort and space. system, door opening warning system, “One of the many requests was for a better
intelligent high beam control and a new driving experience, and to this we have Above the standard safety features, the new
The back seats are perhaps the best tyre pressure monitoring system that also engineered the ground clearance to be at 160mm model also has advanced safety assist or ASA
place to be in and it is understandable why indicates tyre temperature. which, in our assessment, is the best height for an features in all variants which includes pre-collision
many chose to be driven in an X70 rather MPV on Malaysian roads. warning, pre-collision assist brake (for vehicles and
than to drive. The latest updates perfect an already pedestrian), mis-pedal operational control and
very impressive SUV. It may not check all “Above and beyond that, the fuel efficiency has front departure alert.
However if there is one down side to the the boxes but it checks the most important also been improved with up to potentially 22km
interior, it would be the entertainment ones. per litre, which is among the best in its class Customers are welcomed to visit any of
system. (MPV),” he said. Perodua’s 188 sales showrooms nationwide or visit
The refreshed Proton X70 is now its official website for more information.
The six-speaker Kenwood system available at RM98,800 for the entry level
sounds basic and though the 10.25-inch model and RM128,800 for the top of the line
touchscreen system offers a clear and crisp one.
display, it sometimes tends to lag in

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JULY 15, 2022

More rubber
on the road

THE Pirelli Cinturato tyre is a historically significant o BMW stops production of pioneering EV model
product with a revolutionary design approach.
█ CHIPS YAP @ PISTON.MY BMW’s fifth generation eDrive from the choice of materials fully for parts of the instrument panel.
Its structure has a belt encircling the radial technology that is used in the geared towards sustainability and After a production run of
carcass, and this provided higher stability that made BMW’S experience making latest BMW and Mini EVs can resource-conserving production.
it especially suitable for the growing number of electrically-powered trace its origins to the i3. 250,000 units (sold in more than
high-performance cars. vehicles (EVs) goes back The high-voltage battery pack It was the first BMW Group 74 countries), production of the i3
50 years when it replaced developed for the model has also model to receive an ISO certificate has ended, bringing an era to
From the time it was launched in 1951, the a number of 1602 cars with an undergone continuous issued by independent auditors at close. But the farewell is also
Cinturato had safety as its key proposition. Although electric motor. development since 2013, doubling the time of its market launch, linked to the start of a new chapter
its initial popularity was among sportscar owners its storage capacity while retaining confirming its optimised in electric mobility.
and luxury models, the tyre became popular in The 1602e was developed the same installation space. environmental performance
other segments because of its enhanced safety. specially for use during the 1972 In its throughout its entire life cycle. In a seamless transition,
Olympics that were held in BMW’s further e-drive components will
Over the decades, the Cinturato has evolved to home city of Munich in Germany. Partly recycled raw materials be manufactured at the Leipzig
meet specific needs of different segments of the car were factory and from 2023, the next
market. This includes the 2022 Cinturato Rosso Its main role was to lead long- used generation of the Mini
which has a strong focus on safety and comfort distance runners without blowing for Countryman will be
(including quietness) and long life. unhealthy exhaust fumes in their manufactured at the same
faces. location.
These are basic requirements of a broad
segment of motorists and Pirelli is marketing the In the years that followed, the In the 8½ years that the i3 was
tyre as a replacement tyre, rather than as original company continued with R&D on on sale, it achieved a
fitment by carmakers. EVs with a number of models
shown to the public, run on public significantly higher market
It is suitable for passenger vehicles, including roads and largely used in real- share in the EV segment in
compact SUVs and also MPVs, so it covers a very world testing. many markets than the
broad section of the market. BMW brand in the area of
The urgency to “electrify” the
The Cinturato Rosso has been engineered to range was not evident yet so conventionally powered
deliver good performance on both wet and dry attention was instead given to cars.
surfaces with a number of features on its ample developing other technologies like
tread. EfficientDynamics. It also succeeded in
attracting additional
The high shoulder curvature and 6% broader In 2013, BMW began its era of target groups in the
footprint area put more rubber on the road to electrification that continues premium mobility
maximise grip. to this day when it
introduced the i3 offers from BMW. In
But high performance tyres sometimes have too as the first the early years, more
much focus on performance that comfort is volume- than 80% of all buyers
compromised. Because the Cinturato Rosso is produced were new customers
intended for everyday drivers in “normal” cars, model for the BMW Group.
attention has been given to ensuring a comfortable To commemorate the
ride. with a end of i3 production, BMW
fully electric drivetrain. produced a HomeRun Edition
This is achieved with full grooved ribs with The i3, manufactured at the with extra features and a Frozen
progressive phasing of the sipes. The noise Leipzig factory, was a pioneer in paint finish from BMW
generated by the tyre is lower and this matters a lot many different ways. It had an its outer skin made of Individual for the first time.
especially in European environments, and it also independent architecture final thermoplastics. The plastic used Only 10 units of this special
benefits the occupants who enjoy a quieter journey. consisting of a drive module as an form with in the interior contained 25% edition were produced, making
aluminium chassis, which carried a cell recycled material. it a very exclusive i3.
With inflation bumping up living costs, the e-drive, the suspension and capacity of 120Ah and a gross Customers who had bought
consumers will appreciate a tyre that can last long. the high-voltage battery pack as energy content of 42.2kWh, the The textiles used for the seat the HomeRun Edition were
To provide improved mileage, the Cinturato Rosso well as a passenger cell made of final version of the i3 could travel surfaces were made entirely from invited to witness the
has additional sipes on the centre rib to give more carbonfibre-reinforced plastic up to 307kph on a single charge. recycled fibre, with the door completion of their cars in the
uniform tread pattern stiffness. (CFRP). This module was referred In addition to its electric drive, panels of kenaf fibres. Eucalyptus assembly hall.
to as the “life module”. the i3’s eco-balance stemmed wood from certified cultivation in
The more event contact with the road will Europe served as the raw material
moderate wear and depending on driving
conditions, give the tyre a longer service life. Factory
tests against the Cinturato P1 show an 8%
improvement.

Pirelli’s regional office organized a series of tests
at the Sepang Circuit to allow the media to
experience for themselves the performance claims.

The tests were straightforward braking tests on
wet and dry surfaces using Toyota Camrys fitted
with Cinturato Rosso and Cinturato P1 tyres so that
comparisons could be made.

Different drivers got different braking distances
from a speed of around 80+kph. The distances
ranged from 26m to 30m and when braking on the
Cinturato Rosso, there was a difference of about 2 or
3m.

That distance could make the difference
between stopping in time to avoid colliding with a
vehicle ahead or hitting it and having an expensive
repair bill. – Chips Yap @PISTON.MY

Volkswagen launches new Amarok pick-up
COLLABORATING on products is latest model to be shared by the two The new Amarok is thus like the but Volkswagen also mentions wheel drive technologies, and new
nothing new nor unusual in the auto companies is the Amarok, which is previous Rangers and Mazda’s BT-50, Germany which would have been powerplants.
industry. adapted from the latest 4th generation which was a shared product as well. where the styling work would have
Ford Ranger (to be launched in been done. With over 830,000 units sold, the
It costs a massive amount of money Malaysia this month). It was developed largely in first generation established the
to develop a new model and unless Australia, probably at Ford’s facilities, It will be sold as a premium pick-up Amarok as a tough vehicle, though a
the potential volume over the life of truck and appear in Australia and New bit basic in comparison to rivals.
the model is sufficiently high, it may Zealand, numerous countries of Africa,
not be worth the expenditure on R&D. the Middle East and Europe. While The new one is bigger, more
North America is not mentioned and powerful and more athletic. It has a
So carmakers will team up and perhaps it would be a tough market to frontal appearance that follows
jointly develop a new model and share enter, it’s interesting that Volkswagen Volkswagen’s design language so it is
the costs, which would make better does not have Asian markets in mind well differentiated from the Ford.
business sense if the volumes are not either.
going to be very big. Customers will have a choice of 4
Perhaps the dominance of models turbodiesel engines and 1
Even Perodua teamed up with like the Toyota Hilux and Isuzu D-MAX turbocharged petrol engine. All the
Toyota and Daihatsu to develop the also make it challenging to compete in, engines have high efficiency and high
first Myvi, which each carmaker then not to mention the fact that the Ford levels of torque. The engines offered
added its own styling differences for version is sold widely. in each market will depend on the
differentiation. needs of the customers.
The first generation of the Amarok
The sharing of costs sometimes now looks pretty dated but then Amaroks with engine outputs of
allows a better equipped product to be again, it was developed over 15 years more than 209ps will have a 10-speed
developed as the money saved can be ago. Since then, many new automatic transmission as standard.
used for better features. technologies have been developed This transmission is operated by an e-
and trucks have also gained more shifter which is a by-wire system.
Volkswagen is no stranger to such sophistication.
partnerships and has shared products In addition, there will also be a 6-
with companies like Ford and Toyota, Thus the new model is a big leap speed automatic transmission and
among others. technologically with driver assist manual 6 or 5-speed gearboxes for
systems, mobile online services, all- various engines and market
In the past, its Sharan MPV was also preferences. – Chips Yap @PISTON.MY
sold as a Ford Galaxy and now, the

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27.5 Foreign 354.8 305.2 49.6

100.0 1201.6 1201.6 0 8.74 38.06 46.74 2.55 164.62 113.84 6.29 29.00
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Preliminary stats (excluding trade amendments). For final data, please refer to www.bursamalaysia.com 1,420.06 3,281.74 26,643.39 14,438.52 2,322.32
Source: Bursa Malaysia 3,090.63 20,751.21 6,650.60

KL MARKET SUMMARY ‘Think restructuring when
July 14, 2022

INDICES 10,061.90 CHANGE +38.30 transforming a business’
FBMEMAS
FBMKLCI 1,420.06 +8.74
CONSUMER PRODUCTS 556.25 +0.24
INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS 168.03 +1.32
CONSTRUCTION 152.63 +0.44
FINANCIAL SERVICES 16,060.20 +40.00
ENERGY 609.65 -9.10 █ BY GLORIA HARRY BEATTY o It can be a vital tool to preserve value for a company
TELECOMMUNICATIONS 546.82 -2.91 [email protected]
HEALTH CARE
TRANSPORTATION 1,658.70 +17.68 PETALING JAYA: Companies should not and its stakeholders and a way to turn adversity into
PROPERTY 774.65 +1.77 opportunity, says expertdiscount restructuring when undertaking a
PLANTATION 610.83 -3.55
FBMSHA 6,669.21 -17.49 transformation project, as firms that took
FBMACE 10,092.20 +52.33 transformative actions during the Covid-
TECHNOLOGY 4,552.82 +13.84 19 pandemic outperformed relative to
57.56 +0.23 their peers. Proactive transformers companies invested in
“Transformation is not just for outperformed by 13 digitalisation (supported by
TURNOVER VALUE companies in distress. We see companies percentage points (pp) based investments in the right
2.005 BIL RM1.201 BIL that have been resilient during the on total shareholder returns partnerships); and 51%
pandemic have also undertaken (TSR) compared to reactive invested in supply chain
transformative actions that helped to transformers which refer to management.
5 MOST ACTIVES position them for long-term success. companies with lower TSR However, there appears to
July 14, 2022 Transformation via business restructuring relative to the industry from be underinvestments in other
— be it an operational turnaround or a 2016-18. Serial transactors are key balance sheet
STOCK VOL CLSG (sen) +/– (sen) financial restructuring — can be a vital tool a subset of proactive transformation levers, such as
MTRONIC 221,115,400 9.0 +2.0 to preserve value for a company and its transformers which cash release through working
BSLCORP-WA 57,885,100 10.0 +6.0 stakeholders. From refinancing and transacted more than their capital optimisation and
MTRONIC-WB 57,854,400 21.5 +10.0 cashflow improvements, to the divestment reactive peers by 13% on financial restructuring.
TWL 47,659,400 6.0 -0.5 of assets and management of liabilities, average in 2018-2021, and Angela Ee Meanwhile, the study also
TOPGLOV 39,661,900 102.0 +1.0 there are numerous ways that executives even more (by 23%) than their highlighted that execution

can maintain or create value in their peers during the pandemic-driven would determine the success of the
organisation. Hence, when undertaking a economic slowdown in 2021. transformation initiative. There are five
5 TOP GAINERS transformation project, companies should Active investors are companies that imperatives that companies should note
July 14, 2022 not discount restructuring, which can be a invest more and this reflects in their when undertaking transformative actions:
way to turn adversity into opportunity,” outperformance. Outperformers have a Align CEO and board; set aspirational
STOCK VOL CLSG (RM) +/– RM said EY Asean restructuring consistently higher capital targets and incentivise success; set up
BKAWAN 15,600 21.96 +0.54 leader Angela Ee. expenditure spending by a execution rigor and get commitment from
COMPLET 110,700 3.79 +0.28 According to a recent EY- margin of 17%, compared to the top; calibrate the journey; build
MPI 42,400 27.56 +0.28 Parthenon report their underperforming peers capabilities.
MISC 1,553,800 6.75 +0.21 “Transformation in Southeast in the period before and Asked on what should be the focus
PETGAS 565,800 16.40 +0.20 Asia: Four archetypes of during the economic agenda for companies interested to make a

outperformers”, amid the slowdown. Notably, transformation, Ee said it would be
pandemic, broadly, there were companies that outperformed dependent upon the direction and long
5 TOP LOSERS two camps that emerged, the industry in the years term objectives of the company.
July 14, 2022 namely: one which comprised following their transformation EY Asean value creation leader Sriram
of visionary leaders that saw also consistently had a higher Changali observed that in terms of
STOCK VOL CLSG (RM) +/– RM an opportunity to disrupt their investment rate from performance on the market, it is company-
NESTLE 29,000 134.00 0.40 industries; and the other that reviewing their capital driven rather than sector-driven.
AJI 6,200 11.80 0.30 chose to tread water and bide expenditure to sales ratio than “It’s really company-specific, we see
KLK 1,147,600 20.74 -0.24 their time. It found possible Sriram Changali their counterparts through companies outperforming in sectors that
AEONCR 3,200 13.54 -0.24 correlations between the the years 2018-20. are struggling and vice versa. We see
TAANN 1,384,600 3.51 -0.20 companies’ performance and their Holistic transformers refer to all of the companies that are struggling in sectors
transformation approaches. Four companies studied that undertook that are (outperforming). It’s really to a
archetypes of outperformers were transformation on multiple fronts, on large extent, company-driven, especially
EXCHANGE RATES identified — proactive transformers, serial average across five areas. Nearly all significant outsized outperformance is
JULY 14, 2022

transactors, active investors and holistic companies pursued environmental, social really company specific, not sector-
transformers. and governance initiatives; 83% of driven.”
Foreign currency Bank sell Bank buy Bank buy
Critical for M’sia to have efficient cross-border
1 US DOLLAR TT/OD TT OD payment service to support trade: BNM governor
1 AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR 4.5010 4.3680 4.3580
1 BRUNEI DOLLAR 3.0480 2.9270 2.9110 KUALA LUMPUR: It is critical for a small “Asean economies are highly integrated, studying in other countries within the
1 CANADIAN DOLLAR 3.2210 3.1290 3.1210 and highly open economy such as Malaysia with intra-Asean trade accounting for the region, the integration of fast payment
1 EURO 3.4570 3.3650 3.3530 to have an efficient cross-border payment largest share of the total trade in Asean. So systems will transform cross-border
1 NEWZEALAND DOLLAR 4.5190 4.3730 4.3530 service to support trade and commerce think about how this can bring about a payment services and bring the benefits of
1 SINGAPORE DOLLAR 2.7590 2.6590 2.6430 with its neighbouring countries as well as all change to help people and businesses in instant and low-cost payments enjoyed
1 STERLING POUND 3.2210 3.1290 3.1210 countries worldwide. trade and travel,” she said. domestically to the cross-border space.
1 SWISS FRANC 5.3430 5.1750 5.1550
100 UAE DIRHAM 4.5710 4.4670 4.4520 Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) governor Nor Shamsiah said this during the casual She noted that Malaysia has launched
100 BANGLADESHTAKA 123.9700 117.5800 117.3800 Tan Sri Nor Shamsiah Mohd Yunus said the talk session 1 at the Digital Economy and QR payment linkages with Thailand and
100 CHINESE RENMINBI 4.8770 4.5630 4.3630 central bank is now pursuing multiple Finance Festival organised by Bank Indonesia with efforts to expand them to
100 HONGKONG DOLLAR 67.0000 64.5000 efforts on many fronts such as by linking Indonesia themed, “Faster, Cheaper, More support peer-to-peer transfers and similar
100 INDIAN RUPEE 57.9500 55.0800 N/A DuitNow, its fast payment system, with Transparent and More Inclusive Cross- initiatives are also being pursued with
100 INDONESIAN RUPIAH 5.7400 5.3900 54.8800 Asean neighbours. border Payment to Promote Regional Singapore and the Philippines.
100 JAPANESE YEN 0.0311 0.0281 Economic Recovery”.
100 NEWTAIWAN DOLLAR 3.2740 5.1900 “This is a no brainer. Within Malaysia, “Our efforts to set up bilateral
100 PAKISTAN RUPEE 16.1000 3.1710 0.0231 DuitNow has enabled millions of Also participating in the session were connections for payment system in Asean is
100 PHILIPPINE PESO 2.1800 N/A 3.1610 individuals and businesses to transfer Bank Indonesia governor Perry Warjiyo, important, but we also need to start
100 QATAR RIYAL 8.1100 money instantly and seamlessly. So Monetary Authority of Singapore managing thinking about how to go about it more
100 SAUDI RIYAL 124.0000 2.0400 N/A imagine if we could do the same for the director Ravi Menon, Bangko Sentral ng efficiently at the regional and global level.
100THAI BAHT 121.2600 7.6400 1.8400 whole region to make cross-border Pilipinas governor Felipe Medalla, and
12.9700 117.7100 7.4400 payments cheaper, faster, more transparent Bank of Thailand’s deputy governor “That is why we are participating in the
115.1200 117.5100 and accessible to all 600 million plus of us in Ronadol Numnonda. Project Nexus proof-of-concept to test the
11.5000 114.9200 the region. The economic impact can be feasibility of establishing a more scalable,
11.1000 significant. Nor Shamsiah further said, with over 10 multilateral network of fast payment
million people in Asean living, working and system,” she said. – Bernama
Source: Malayan Banking Berhad/Bernama

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Aerodyne to expand tech solutions to India’s agricultural market

KUALA LUMPUR: Aerodyne Group is foothold in Malaysia and Indonesia Conversations webinar yesterday. also helped trees to survive. agro-industry growth.
eyeing to expand its business by recently. Kamarul said Aerodyne has a “We have hyper spectral sensors On another note, Kamarul said
providing drone technology, data
technology, and digital transformation “There is a major push for this stable presence in Malaysia and the (which are able to) detect which trees Aerodyne has also ventured into the
(DT3) solutions to India’s agricultural technology by the government over use of advanced digital technology are sick. Clients have saved about agricultural sector; the company has
market next month. there; we have done the market study and other DT3 solutions in agriculture RM235 million from dying trees,” he 100ha of land and is looking forward
and some people have already started can enable Malaysia to reduce its said. to scaling up its businesses.
Founder and group CEO Kamarul (providing) it. dependence on cheap labour.
A. Muhamed said Aerodyne is He added that the recent food To date, he said the company has
making this move since their “So I am going to India in the first He said some of his clients have security issue is a serious problem an order book of about RM400
solutions have established a strong week of August to start the reported yield increases of more than and solutions using technology must million in agricultural produce. –
operations,” he said during a MIDF 30% yield and DT3 solutions have be used to manage and accelerate Bernama

Bursa Derivatives boosts BRIEFS VILLAGE GROCER EXPANDING
ties with Shanghai peers IN THE NORTHERN REGION

o Signs MoU with Chinese PETALING JAYA: Village Grocer operator The
futures and energy Food Purveyor (TFP) has opened three new
exchanges to share stores in Penang. The latest store in 1st
information and best Avenue Mall (23rd store) opened on July 12
practices, among others following on from Village Grocer Queens
Waterfront soft-launched in April 2022 (22nd
PETALING JAYA: Bursa Malaysia Derivatives The MoU aims to strengthen existing business partnership as well as to share information and best store), and Village Grocer City Junction soft-
Bhd, the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) practices pertaining to product development, market operations, and in the areas of common launched in June 2021 (21st store). TFP CEO
and the Shanghai International Energy interest for all three markets. - BERNAMAPIX Geoff King said its stores now serve the
Exchange (INE) on Tuesday signed a customers in the north, the centre and to east
memorandum of understanding (MoU) with that will not only complement existing markets, and provide more risk management areas of Penang Island. TFP currently operates
the intent to strengthen existing business offerings, but will also meet the needs of tools to investors. five supermarket brands: Village Grocer, Ben’s
partnership as well as to share information increasingly sophisticated customers,” added Independent Grocer (B.I.G.), Pasaraya OTK,
and best practices pertaining to product Ho. Beyond strengthening the partnership with BSC Fine Foods and Leisure Grocer. Currently,
development, market operations, and in the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives, the MoU is part of TFP manages 33 stores covering Klang Valley,
areas of common interest for all three SHFE and INE CEO Wang Fenghai said the SHFE and INE’s commitment to opening up Johor Baru and Penang.
markets. signing of the MoU between SHFE, INE, and China’s futures market. Currently, INE has
Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is the culmination attracted overseas investors from more than INFLATION IN DEVELOPING
Bursa Malaysia Derivatives CEO Samuel of the three exchanges’ close friendship over 20 countries and regions across six continents ECONOMIES MAY RETURN TO
Ho said the signing of this MoU is a positive the years. He added that SHFE and INE are including Asia, Europe, North America, South NORMAL READINGS: MOODY’S
development that will lay the groundwork for keen to collaborate with Bursa Malaysia America, Africa, and Oceania. It also has the
a long-term relationship between Bursa Derivatives in order to learn while deepening most international products than any other KUALA LUMPUR: Inflation in developing
Malaysia Derivatives, SHFE and INE. mutual understanding of each other’s China’s commodity futures exchanges. economies, including Malaysia and
Indonesia, is likely to return to more
“Aside from driving the growth of the normal readings at a pace akin to those of
Asean derivatives markets, this collaboration developed economies. The readings might
will indirectly support and contribute towards reflect the relatively heavy use of
the China-Malaysia economic trade, given government subsidies to keep domestic
China’s position as Malaysia’s largest trading prices low, thereby reducing inflation
partner and rubber importer. persistence, Moody’s Analytics (Moody’s)
said in a research note yesterday. “Also, this
“We look forward to working with SHFE pair (Malaysia and Indonesia) is rich in
and INE on the development of new products natural resources such as energy
commodities (thermal coal, oil and gas)
Malaysia Airlines renews partnership with air transport IT provider Sita and mineral ores (aluminium, iron and
nickel), which reduces their reliance on
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia Airlines has service, enable ease of access to new features support the airline’s critical operational imports and the associated exposure to
renewed its partnership with air transport and applications, and facilitate their systems. imported inflation. It opined that higher
industry IT provider Sita for a comprehensive passengers’ check-in process worldwide – inflation persistence in more developed
upgrade that will link its global operations to benefiting from Sita’s global presence at over Malaysia Airlines group CEO Izham Ismail economies such as Singapore, Hong Kong
its hub in Kuala Lumpur with fast, secure, and 650 airports across 220 countries and said it is ramping up its operational capabilities and South Korea may be explained by their
reliable network connectivity. territories. as the industry’s recovery takes hold, with the lack of natural resources, making them
support of technology partner Sita. price-takers and more susceptible to
As part of the five-year agreement, Sita Connect will also provide network imported inflation. – Bernama
Malaysia Airlines will leverage Sita Connect, connectivity that allows team members to “Boosting the connectivity, security, and
specifically designed for the air transport access central systems from anywhere, agility of the backbone technologies that BHIC ACCEPTS MINDEF’S 9-MONTH
industry to meet the airline’s needs in and supporting the airline’s worldwide operation support Malaysia Airlines will ensure we are CONTRACT EXTENSION FOR RM79M
outside airports. Sita Connect will lower for employees working remotely. Security was ready for the influx of passengers over the
connectivity costs, improve the quality of a key factor in selecting Sita’s solution to coming months and poised to deliver a KUALA LUMPUR: Boustead Heavy Industries
seamless travel experience for all.” Corporation Bhd’s (BHIC) indirect unit
Boustead DCNS Naval Corporation Sdn Bhd
As part of the five-year agreement, Malaysia Airlines will leverage Sita Connect, specifically designed for the air transport industry to meet the airline’s (BDNC) has accepted another nine-month
needs in and outside airports. - BERNAMAPIX extension for a Ministry of Defence Malaysia
(Mindef) contract worth RM79.32 million. In
a filing with Bursa Malaysia yesterday, BHIC
said the extension is from Jan 1 to Sept 30.
BDNC had previously accepted a contract to
provide in-service support for prime
minister’s class submarines for the Royal
Malaysian Navy.“Apart from the extension of
the contract period and a revision of the
contract value, there are no significant
differences between the substance of the
contract and this extension. The additional
contract extension will contribute
positively to the earnings of BHIC group for
the financial year ending Dec 31, 2022,“ the
filing said. – Bernama

MALAYSIA’S FINANCIAL SITUATION
REMAINS STRONG: TENGKU ZAFRUL

KUALA LUMPUR: The country’s fiscal
position is still strong and the federal
government’s debt is still under control, said
Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul
Abdul Aziz. He said the government
remains highly disciplined and has never
failed to pay interest and mature debts
despite having gone through a series of
economic and financial recession crises.
“This proves Malaysia’s reputation and
ability as a debtor with a good repayment
record,” he said in a statement yesterday.
Meanwhile, the Finance Minister also
explained that 97% of the total federal
government debt is in ringgit
denomination, thus reflecting prudent debt
management because exposure to foreign
exchange risk is minimal. – Bernama

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Duopharma in venture on
plant-only wellness products BCorp proposes
listing of
oMalaysian company’s Singapore unit
collaboration with US-basedThe
Live Green Co covers plant-based PETALING JAYA: Berjaya Corp Bhd
pharmaceuticals as well (BCorp) has proposed to list its indirect
51.62%-owned subsidiary Singapore
█ BY HAYATUN RAZAK Leonard Ariff with the ringgit. Institute of Advanced Medicine Holdings
[email protected] (left) and The “In fact, some of the equipment that we Pte Ltd (SIAMH) on the Catalist Board of
KUALA LUMPUR: Duopharma Biotech Bhd Live Green Co the Singapore Stock Exchange.
and US-based food tech company The Live chairman import from Europe is all denominated in
Green Co are collaborating to develop plant- Nagarajan Pillay euros, although raw materials are in US dollars. In a stock exchange filing on
only wellness foods and plant-based at the Duopharma is exporting roughly 8–9% of our Wednesday, BCorp said the listing will be
pharmaceuticals in Malaysia. collaboration revenue. This gives us a natural hedge to a by way of an initial public offering.
signing degree because we’re exporting in US dollars
The collaboration involves the development, ceremony. and we’re buying our raw materials in US PrimePartners Corporate Finance Pte
manufacturing and commercialisation of plant- wellness products with animal-derived or dollars,” he explained. Ltd (PPCF) has been appointed to act as
only wellness foods and plant-based synthetic ingredients. There is a growing the sponsor, issue manager and
pharmaceuticals for Duopharma Biotech’s movement towards making healthier food and In reply to a question, Leonard Ariff said placement agent to SIAMH for the
consumer healthcare range. supplement decisions, and we aim to be Duopharma is working with a few parties, proposed listing. PPCF is a Singapore
among the companies meeting this demand in including Australian and other companies in boutique corporate finance firm licensed
Additionally, it involves the substitution of Malaysia and in our wider global market,” he the region, to look at the feasibility of cannabis- by the Monetary Authority of Singapore to
animal-based or synthetic ingredients and the told a press conference at a signing ceremony related healthcare products. provide financial advisory and capital-
development of products for people with yesterday. raising services.
special dietary requirements. “But it’s a bit of a chicken and egg
Leonard Ariff remarked that the (situation) because we need to understand the AOB tells auditors
Duopharma said it will bring at least two production cost of products using plant-based regulatory frameworks to make sure we don’t to strengthen
reformulated products to the market by 2024. materials will be higher but only for the short run afoul. Until the regulations are clarified, it’s quality and
The brands that will soon carry plant-only or term. not something that we’re putting all our efforts capacity building
plant-based tags include Flavettes, Champs, behind. But it is one of many projects that
Proviton, Uphamol and Naturalle. “Ultimately, as more and more companies we’re working on,” he added. KUALA LUMPUR: The Securities
jump on the bandwagon, you’re going to get Commission Malaysia’s Audit Oversight Board
Duopharma group managing director scalability of production even albeit from (AOB) has called on auditors to strengthen
Leonard Ariff Abdul Shatar said the plant-based material that will drive down costs their audit quality to better address the
collaboration allows the group to expand the over the longer term,” he clarified. challenging business environment.
number of plant-only wellness foods and plant-
based pharmaceuticals that it can offer to As the US dollar is rising while other According to its Annual Inspection
consumers, thus expanding its market potential, currencies such as the euro are weakening, the Report 2021 released yesterday, auditors are
while simultaneously reducing its carbon group is looking at opportunities to import advised to increase their alertness to risks
footprint from non-sustainable ingredients and from countries whose currencies are at par stemming from the unpredictable business
under-optimised manufacturing processes. environment. Focus should be given to areas
such as fraud risks, related party transactions
“Consumers are now more conscious and and management override of controls.
educated about sustainable consumption.
Plant nutrition is a healthy alternative to It urged audit firms to strengthen their
talent pipeline and provide adequate and
Atlan Q1 net profit Key interest rate at 2.75% by continuous capacity-building programmes
improves 34.8% year-end, says MARC Ratings across various roles and levels to facilitate
higher quality audits.
PETALING JAYA: Atlan Holdings Bhd’s net PETALING JAYA: MARC Ratings Bhd expects 70%. After all, the government expects statutory
profit for the first quarter ended May 31, Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) ongoing debt in 2022 – comprising Malaysian Chairman Datuk Anantham Kasinather
2022 rose 34.79% to RM4.62 million from interest rate hike cycle to continue with the Government Securities, Malaysian Government said capacity and competency of audit
RM3.43 million a year ago largely policy rate rising to 2.75% by the end of the Investment Issues and Malaysian Islamic practice talent remain one of the key audit
contributed by higher net gain in foreign year amid global monetary tightening. Treasury Bills – to rise to 63.0% of GDP,” it added. quality indicators.
exchange. “BNM’s two consecutive 25-basis point hikes
to 2.25% did not only signal improving For 2022, the rating agency expects GDP “Audit firms should consider longer term
The group recorded revenue of RM77.37 economic conditions, but were also pre- growth, which will be driven mainly by private solutions to high talent attrition rates with
million, a decrease of 5.73% compared to emptive measures to brace Malaysia for external consumption, to come in at 5.5%, which is at the expedited technological adoption being a key
RM82.07 million in the preceding year headwinds,” it said in a lower end of the government’s forecast of 5.3-6.3%. consideration, along with more concerted
corresponding quarter largely due to lower statement yesterday. efforts for greater gender diversity and
revenue reported by the duty free segment. MARC Ratings Given supply chain promote positive audit work culture,” he said.
forecasts this year’s bottlenecks and shocks
On prospects, the group is cautiously fiscal deficit at 6.0% to triggered by the Russia- The report highlights key findings of AOB’s
optimistic that its operations and financial gross domestic product Ukraine war, MARC inspection of 14 audit firms, covering 45
performance will gradually improve over (GDP), which aligns Ratings projected this partners and 54 audit engagements in 2021.
time with the global community growing with the government’s year’s average pace of Incorporating a data-driven approach for
confidence in international travel. projection. In 2021, Malaysia’s fiscal deficit inflation will likely rise to major audit firms, its inspection focused on
rose to 6.4% of GDP from 6.2% in the previous 2.7%. Despite a narrowing areas of potential heightened risks that can
The group’s duty-free retail outlets year. policy space, the Malaysian government has affect the auditor’s overall audit strategy,
located at the Malaysia-Thailand border “In tandem with the rising fiscal deficit, been successful in lessening the possibility of a allocation of resources, and extent of effort
and the airport outlet resumed operations total direct federal government debt rose to sovereign rating downgrade thus far. and attention given by auditors during audits.
in the beginning of May 2022. Though there 63.4% of GDP in 2021 from 62.1% previously. “Moving forward, we believe that
are encouraging signs of ongoing Debt service charges have also surged past the international credit rating agencies will Further, recognising the importance of
economic recovery, especially domestic administrative ceiling of 15% of revenue, monitor closely the deleterious economic audit firm culture in influencing audit
consumption, the pace of the group’s which stood at 17.8% at end-2021. As such, we impact can have on attitudes towards reforms, quality, it embarked on a thematic review of
business recovery is expected to be do not foresee the government introducing and consequently, the credibility and the major audit firms’ culture last year.
gradual. more stimulus packages to support the effectiveness of institutions and governance
economy in 2022. processes,” it said. “While the major audit firms have fared well
“Concerns over weaker-than-expected “It is worth pointing out that the federal MARC Ratings said Malaysia’s growth in most of the areas assessed, the challenge
global growth, further escalation of government’s operating expenditure/revenue recovery momentum should continue as the remains for them to maintain consistently high
geopolitical conflicts, worsening supply ratio has been hovering near 99% since 2011. economy reopens. Although the Russia- audit quality across all engagements as five of
chain disruptions that cause rising energy Thus, we think it is possible that the current Ukraine war’s direct economic impact on the six major audit firms had at least one
and commodity prices which give rise to federal government statutory debt ceiling – Malaysia is small as trade and investments engagement that required significant
inflation, thus pushing up business which has been lifted twice already, with these two countries are hardly significant, improvements. In addition, some of these
operating costs as well as slowing down the supposedly temporarily, first to 60% of GDP it believes that the conflict’s indirect impact, audit firms can improve in reinforcing a
recovery of consumer consumption,” it said and then to 65% – could be lifted again soon to coupled with pressures from other major positive culture, particularly in building greater
in a filing with Bursa Malaysia. economies, is straining Malaysia’s fiscal trust in the audit firms,” it said.
position and policymaking.
The group’s automotive segment has Major audit firms are defined as firms
been operating at full capacity under strict with more than 10 partners and audit more
compliance of the SOP and is cautiously than 50 public interest entities audit clients
optimistic that it will be able to respond to with a total market capitalisation of above
the current challenges positively. RM25 billion.

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BANK RAISES KEY Singapore’s central bank
RATES IN SURPRISE MOVE tightens monetary policy

MANILA: The Philippine central bank SINGAPORE: Singapore’s central o MAS recentres midpoint of exchange rate Singapore’s core inflation rate –
raised its key interest rates by 75 bank tightened its monetary policy policy band in off-cycle move to slow inflation the central bank’s favoured price
basis points in a surprise move yesterday, in an off-cycle move, measure – rose in May at its fastest
yesterday and kept the door open saying the action would slow the brakes on inflation,” said Chua Singapore’s gross domestic product pace in more than a decade, to
for further tightening as it rushed to inflation as the city-state joins other Hak Bin, an economist at Maybank. (GDP) growth is expected to come 3.6%, just above forecasts, driven
contain broadening inflationary economies scrambling to fight in at the lower half of the 3-5% by higher inflation for food and
pressure and rescue a faltering peso. mounting price pressures. The MAS said it would recentre forecast range for 2022, while core utilities.
The tightening move was the most the midpoint of the exchange rate inflation is now projected between
aggressive by the Bangko Sentral ng The Singapore currency jumped policy band known as the Nominal 3.0% and 4.0% for the year, up from In April, Singapore’s central bank
Pilipinas (BSP) since it shifted to an broadly after the news and was last Effective Exchange Rate. There will an earlier forecast of 2.5–3.5%. tightened its monetary policy to slow
inflation-targeting approach in up almost 0.7% to S$1.3963 per US be no change to the slope and width inflation momentum against soaring
2002. The rate on the key overnight dollar, with economists expecting of the band, it said. Preliminary data yesterday prices made worse by the Ukraine
reverse repurchase facility rose to further tightening in October. showed Singapore’s GDP grew 4.8% war and global supply snags. The
3.25%. The rates on the BSP’s overnight “This policy move, building on in the second quarter, missing central bank holds two scheduled
deposit and lending facilities were also The tightening was the Monetary previous tightening moves, should forecasts. On a quarter-on-quarter monetary policy meetings a year, in
raised by 75 basis points, to 2.75% and Authority of Singapore’s (MAS) help slow the momentum of seasonally adjusted basis, GDP was April and October.
3.75%, respectively. – Reuters fourth in the past nine months and inflation and ensure medium-term unchanged from the 0.9%
comes hot on the heels of Canada’s price stability,” the MAS said in a expansion posted in the first “It’s telling you that we are
DEUTSCHE TELEKOM TO surprise 100 basis point interest rate statement. quarter. worried about inflation and
SELL 51% OF TOWERS increase on Wednesday. therefore we welcome a strong
BUSINESS FOR €17.5B The central bank also said currency,“ said Moh Siong Sim, a
“Clearly, the MAS is very strategist at Bank of Singapore. –
LONDON/BERLIN: Deutsche Telekom concerned about inflation. It is just Reuters
has agreed to sell 51% of its towers going to try to do all they can to put
business to a consortium of Canada’s
Brookfield and US private equity firm TSMC sees resilient chip sales lifting Q3 revenue growth
DigitalBridge after they placed a
surprise €17.5 billion (RM77.9 billion) TAIPEI: Taiwan Semiconductor billion), with some expenses 26% to 29% range. and worries of a looming recession.
bid in the auction’s final stages. Manufacturing Co Ltd (TSMC) pushed to next year because of a In the second quarter ended They are likely to ease some
Brookfield had originally made a forecast revenue growth that could delay in the delivery of some chip-
binding bid with Spanish telecoms be the highest in 10 quarters, saying making equipment. June 30, TSMC’s revenue rose worries after several chipmakers,
firm Cellnex, before Cellnex it was “highly confident” about its 36.6%, and net profit surged 76.4% – including Micron Technology Inc
withdrew on Wednesday. The long-term prospects and touted It also said inflation posed a the biggest jump in eight quarters – recently sounded the alarm that
German telecoms giant will keep the demand for high-tech chips used in challenge, echoing chip shortages turned it a glut in
remaining 49% stake. – Reuters data centres and electric vehicles. comments from Intel handily beating some sectors, as soaring inflation
Corp, which has said market estimates. and China’s Covid-19 curbs have
CRYPTO PLATFORM The outlook from the world’s it is planning to raise squashed demand for electronics.
CELSIUS FILES FOR largest contract-chipmaker follows chip prices because TSMC’s net profit
BANKRUPTCY IN THE US blow-out results for the April-June of rising costs. for April-June rose to TSMC also signalled that
period that underscored resilient a record NT$237.0 demand was cooling from
SAN FRANCISCO: Cryptocurrency demand amid a chip crunch caused TSMC said it billion (RM35.2 consumer electronics customers
investment platform Celsius by pandemic-fuelled sales of expected third- billion), above the who would reduce chip stockpiles
announced on Wednesday that it smartphones and laptops. quarter revenue to NT$219.13 billion over the next few quarters into 2023.
had filed for bankruptcy in the surge to between average of 19 analyst
United States, a month after it froze TSMC said its capital US$19.8 billion and estimates compiled TSMC’s CEO, C. C. Wei, told an
withdrawals from its platform. In its expenditures this year will skim the US$20.6 billion from US$14.88 by Refinitiv. online earnings briefing that long-
statement, Celsius, which suspended lower end of its previous guidance billion a year earlier. It raised its TSMC is a major Apple Inc term demand for TSMC’s chips was
withdrawals in mid-June, said it was of US$40 billion to US$44 billion 2022 revenue growth forecast to supplier and the results are also “firmly in place” and any upcoming
seeking to restructure in a way that (RM177.8 billion to RM195.5 mid-30s percentage from an earlier testament to demand for the iPhone down cycle would not be as big as in
would maximise value for all 13 despite record global inflation 2008. – Reuters
stakeholders, and said it had US$167
million (RM742 million) of cash
available to meet urgent needs in
the meantime. Celsius was one of
the largest players in the sector. It
reported having 1.7 million customers
in June. – AFP

Uniqlo owner posts record quarterly profit, upgrades annual forecast

TOKYO: Japan’s Fast Retailing, the month period to the end of May operating profit of ¥66.72 billion, “However, sales in mainland both global retailers in China, its biggest
owner of clothing brand Uniqlo, jumped 37% from a year earlier to according to the average of forecasts China, Hong Kong and Taiwan foreign market, and consumer demand
posted record quarterly profit ¥81.8 billion yen (RM2.6 billion), an from seven analysts polled by Refinitiv. recovered from June onward due to in Japan, where it has carved out a
yesterday, as the weaker yen and all-time high, the company said in a the easing of restrictions on business dominant position by offering casual
strong sales in the United States statement, as it lifted forecasts for Sales and profit slid dramatically activities,” chief financial officer clothing to price-conscious shoppers.
made up for a slump in a pandemic- sales and earnings for the full fiscal in the Chinese market, where the Takeshi Okazaki said at an earnings
hit Chinese market. year. company has almost 900 stores, due presentation. The company lifted its full-year
to extended Covid-19 restrictions in operating profit forecast by 17% to
Operating profit for the three- The consensus forecast was for the first half of this year. Fast Retailing is a rare bellwether for ¥290 billion. – Reuters

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Rose withdraws Scheffler hits out at critics
with back injury
SCOTTIE SCHEFFLER feels he is still regarded as about. For me I’m just trying to go out and play included an eighth-place finish on his Open
BRITAIN’S Justin Rose has a fake world No. 1 ahead of of The Open good golf,” said Scheffler. debut last year.
withdrawn from the British Open Championship.
with a back injury, the Royal & “I would assume not everybody’s picking me The secret, he says, is competitive instinct
Ancient said yesterday. Rose, who The American has been top of the rankings to win this week. I don’t think I was the favourite and a single-minded work ethic.
has struggled with back problems, since displacing Jon Rahm in March after a going into the Masters. I’m not sure if I’ve been
had shown hints of distress on golden run of three wins in five starts which was the favourite, maybe going into any “One of my favourite things at home is going
Wednesday when he abandoned his extended the following month by his tournaments. out to practise when nobody’s around,” he said.
practice round. The former world No. magnificent Masters triumph.
1 and 2013 US Open champion had “I don’t think it matters if I’m No. 1 in the “There’s a little short-game area at a course I
been due to tee off at 3.14pm However Scheffler’s impression is that he is world or No. 50 in the world, I want to win this recently joined and I can spend four or five
yesterday alongside Tommy viewed as an imposter ahead of the likes of tournament as bad or more than anybody out hours of the day back there and not see a single
Fleetwood and 2018 Open winner Rahm and World No. 2 Rory McIlroy. here.” person. I just go out there and practise.
Francesco Molinari but was a no-
show. The Englishman was replaced “I guess I am No. 1 in the rankings. I’m not The 26-year-old’s far-from-textbook “That’s where I get my confidence from -
by Rikuya Hoshino of Japan. sure if I’m necessarily perceived that way by you technique hardly smacks of the world’s best working hard so when I show up to the
all but that’s not stuff that I really ever think player but it is hard to argue with results which tournament, I’ve done what I could.” – Express
Players look to Newspapers
Far East for points
Xander Schauffele plays his second
THE Asian Tour will reap the shot on the 3rd hole during his
benefits of an acrimonious feud
between the PGA and DP World opening round on the first day of
Tours and the rebel LIV Golf Series the British Open. – AFPPIX
as golfers from the breakaway
Saudi-backed venture look to the Timely shot of purity
Far East for tournaments and
ranking points. The Asian Tour, with St. Andrews and Tiger provide relief from LIV turbulence
an infusion of Saudi Arabian cash
and a new international series of G█ JACK RATHBORN Like a kid in a candy shop, happen in the near future with champion Matt Fitzpatrick.
tournaments, is waiting with open OLF’S royalty descended Woods has attracted a legion of world-ranking points, the criteria While there is a distinct chance
arms to welcome the defectors on St Andrews this week supporters who have descended for entering major championships?
banished from playing on the for the 150th Open on this little corner of the east coast Some of these players may not ever of a maiden winner as the field’s
established US and European Tours Championship, providing of Scotland, some from as far as get a chance to play in major form man, Xander Schauffele,
for signing on with the insurgent some much-needed respite for a Argentina, just to capture perhaps championships,” Woods remarked. simmers after back-to-back wins,
LIV operation, Asian Tour CEO Cho sport currently embroiled in a civil a last glimpse of one of the greatest including last week’s Scottish
Minn Thant told Reuters. LIV will war. still confident he can summon his “That is a possibility, that some Open, heading into this week.
pour US$400m (RM1.75b) into the legendary best. players will never, ever get a chance
Asian Tour according to Cho, which As LIV Golf lurks in the to experience this right here.” Jon Rahm could add another
will underwrite the international shadows, the battle for the Claret There has been a cutting tone to Spanish chapter to the rich history
series and drive up purses. But it is Jug provides a much-needed shot the adulation Woods has shown Woods is a factor this week and at St Andrews too, following the
ranking points not money that will of purity. towards the Old Course though; not merely a distraction to inspirational Seve Ballesteros and
be the attraction for the LIV’s most thrilled and grateful to play, of celebrate The R&A’s party seven that passionate fist pump to clinch
prominent names. “They’ve The tournament is engulfed in course, but also conscious of his years in the making. victory in 1984.
certainly got a place to play on the history; the esteemed names from role in golf’s bitter struggle and the
Asian Tour, the international series the past, many of whom have power his words hold. His nous and savviness from There will be 290,000 fans
in particular,“ Cho told Reuters. “Now gathered to celebrate everything two iconic victories around the Old descending on St Andrews this
that they have temporarily left the the Champion Golfer of the Year It has led to a stark warning to Course in 2000 and 2005, make for week, which would make it the
PGA Tour they’ll be looking to play stands for, provides a befitting those defecting to LIV Golf, the a fascinating week. third biggest city in Scotland, in a
more events on the Asian Tour to reminder of the priceless reward uncertainty surrounding world town that houses just over 18,000
keep their rankings up.” the game still has to offer. ranking points and the sacrifices There are contenders galore: residents on the east coast of Fife.
they could be making. defending champion Collin
Poulter gets rough Tiger Woods, golf’s knight in Morikawa, former Open This astonishing interest is likely
reception shining armour, is fit, beaming Those at risk may want to soak champions Rory McIlroy and to whip up a frenzy; unscripted
from ear to ear after squeezing 58 up this glorious occasion given Jordan Spieth, golf’s unassuming drama will follow, capturing the
LIV GOLF rebel Ian Poulter was holes into barely four days. their uncertain future in the majors. world No. 1 and Masters champion very best the sport can offer just
booed on the first tee as the 150th Scottie Scheffler and even a new when it needed it most. – The
Open Championship began at St “Who knows what’s going to breed led by last month’s US Open Independent
Andrews. The 46-year-old is one of
24 players in the field who have Make or break time for rebel golfers
signed up to the controversial
Saudi-backed breakaway series and
was the first of those to go out
yesterday. Poulter’s response was
almost to miss the widest fairway in
golf with his mid-iron heading well
left across the 18th fairway. His ball
finished just a couple of yards short
of the out of bounds line which
borders The Links road on the
fringe of the course. Poulter
produced a good recovery,
however, and made par at the 355-
yard first. On the eve of the
tournament R&A chief executive
Martin Slumbers insisted banning
LIV Golf rebels from next year’s
Open is “not on the agenda”, but
has not ruled out changing the
championship’s entry criteria.

THE Official World Golf Ranking Most LIV golfers have already seen Everyone who has won an Open ranking points to qualify for a major. me be clear: I am not naive,”
(OWGR) have now begun the process their place in the world rankings Championship and is under the age That could be set to change Monahan said. “If this is an arms race
of reviewing LIV Golf’s application for drop since the first event last month. of 60 are given exemptions, as well as and if the only weapons here are
recognition this week at The Open in Open winners from the previous 10 though with the OWGR chairman dollar bills, the PGA Tour can’t
what could prove to be a make-or- Mickelson is already down to years regardless of age. Peter Dawson confirming that LIV compete.
break decision. 92nd in the world rankings while Golf have applied for ranking
DeChambeau has fallen to 33rd. Phil Mickelson won The Open accreditation. “Examination of the “The PGA Tour, an American
Players who have jumped ship to Players often rely on their world back in 2013 while DeChambeau application will now commence,” institution, can’t compete with a
join LIV Golf have already faced bans ranking to earn exemptions to and Dustin Johnson received Dawson wrote. foreign monarchy that is spending
from both the PGA and DP World compete in all the major exemptions due to their current billions of dollars in an attempt to
Tours. championships. rankings and past major wins at the PGA Tour commissioner Jay buy the game of golf. We welcome
US Open and The Masters Monahan sits on the OWGR board good, healthy competition. The LIV
However, they’re currently still At The Open, the top 50 players in respectively. and he’s been outspoken against LIV Saudi Golf League is not that.
eligible to compete in major the World Golf Rankings are invited Golf.
championships with the likes of Phil along with the top-30 in the PGA But for players who have joined “It’s an irrational threat, one not
Mickelson, Dustin Johnson and European Tournament standings and LIV Golf who are not so established Just last month, Monahan concerned with the return on
Bryson DeChambeau all playing this the top-30 in the FedEx Cup on the Tour, they face the strong described the Saudi-backed league investment or true growth of the
week at St Andrews. competition. possibility of never building enough as an “irrational threat” to golf. game.” – Express Newspapers

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MANCHESTER UNITED forward their tour game against mentally,“ said the 24-year-old. Rashford said it was never easy
CHELSEA defender Reece James has admitted Marcus Rashford said yesterday he Melbourne Victory after a 4-0 win “It’s massive to have a full pre- playing on an underperforming
his relief that he no longer has to play against was relishing a “fresh start” under over Liverpool in Bangkok this team.
“nightmare” opponent Raheem Sterling. new coach Erik ten Hag, keen to week. season. This is the first year I’ve
put a forgettable last season been with the team from the “I always say to myself it’s a lot
The former Manchester City frontman will behind him. “I’m in a good place right now. beginning and I already feel a lot easier to make mistakes in a team
link-up with England teammate James, and the I’m just looking forward to getting better. that’s winning,” he said.
22-year-old defender was even happier than The England international had more games under my belt.”
most at his arrival. a frustrating and disappointing “I think the first two-and-a-half “The last game against
2021/22 campaign, dropped by The good place comes is weeks of training have been Liverpool for example we won but
Speaking from Chelsea’s pre-season training Gareth Southgate from the courtesy of a rare, prolonged good, we’re (United) a lot fitter we made a lot of mistakes.
camp in Los Angeles, James told the club’s national team amid a form dip at summer break with no than we were last season and also Individually it’s the same. When
official website: “Playing against him is a the Old Trafford club. international duty. we’re making mistakes along the you’re losing it’s difficult – we’re all
nightmare, so I’m pretty happy that he’s here way so we have a lot of room for sportsmen and we don’t like to
now and I don’t need to play against him But he has been working hard “It’s been a bit unnatural for improvement.” lose.
anymore! over the English summer and, me to have such a long
injury free, is on his first full pre- break in the summer, Asked about his “When that happens you have
“The way he plays, he’s so small and sharp. season tour since breaking into just under four confidence after a to refocus and try to win the next
He looks small but you don’t realise how strong the senior Red Devils squad. weeks and I game.
he is. He never stops and is always trying to run could have a season in which
in behind and stuff. “For me, it’s a fresh start and break United finished a “It’s a big club we play for and
something I’m looking forward physically we’re expected to win and we
“I remember he had a good game in the to,” he said in Melbourne ahead of and disappointing have to work hard to improve.” –
Champions League final. It was an even battle – sixth in the AFP
he beat me a few times and I won duels a few Premier League,
times as well, so it was a tough game between
us.” █ JAMIE BRAIDWOOD out at fans after seven footballer after he

Sterling’s capture represents a statement of CHELSEA have Stamford successful seasons at completed his £49 million
intent by Chelsea, who finished third in last completed the Bridge. I’m really the club, with the 27- (RM274m) move from
season’s Premier League, as they attempt to signing of looking forward to year-old saying that he Liverpool to Manchester
close the gap on top two City and Liverpool. Raheem Sterling meeting the fans “arrived in Manchester a City in 2015. The then 20-
there soon. 20-year-old. Today, I year-old, who was
James said: “He can be quiet and he can be from Manchester City. “I do want to take leave as a man.” assigned the No. 7 shirt,
loud as well but he’s great to be around and a The England the opportunity to “Seven seasons, eleven was also City’s record
top guy off the pitch. He will bring good energy. international has signed a thank Todd, Behdad, major trophies, a lifetime signing.
five-year contract at the the ownership group, of memories,” Sterling He went on to win four
“On the pitch I don’t really need to talk too Stamford Bridge club Thomas, and all involved added in a message Premier League titles, one
much about what he does. He’s been at the top following a £50 million in the process of getting posted on social media. FA Cup and three League
of the Premier League for the past 10 years and (RM280m) transfer from me here. I can’t wait to get “What a ride it’s been.” Cups at the Etihad
he’s won a number of titles so hopefully he can the Premier League going now and continue Sterling became the Stadium, and scored 131
help bring some special moments to us as well.” champions. to do my talking on the most expensive goals in 339 appearances
In confirming his pitch.” E n g l i s h for the reigning Premier
Fellow England international Mason Mount switch to Chelsea, Sterling penned League champions.
too knows exactly what to expect from the Sterling highlighted the a message to Sterling grew up in
former Liverpool winger. desire to return to C i t y north-west London and
London and the began his career at QPR
The 23-year-old midfielder said: “He’s management of Thomas before joining
someone that I’ve got to know more and more Tuchel as key factors in Liverpool in 2012.
over the last few years. The way he is as a his decision. New Now aged 27, he
person and the way he is on the pitch, he’s Chelsea owner Todd joins Chelsea where
someone who demands the highest level from Boehly was also manager Tuchel will
himself and the players around him. influential in the hope to reap the
negotiations. rewards of the end
“He’s been a leader and captain a few times “First and product Sterling
when I’ve played, so he’s someone that I’ve foremost, gave City, after
definitely learned a lot from, being that close to ‘London is my home’it’s a struggling to
him.” – The Independent get the best
pleasure to from Timo
TOUCHLINES be here,” Werner and
Sterling Christian
MANCHESTER UNITED’S Portugal forward said. “I’ve Pulisic in the
Cristiano Ronaldo, 37, has received an offer of obviously Sterling can’t wait to get going at the Bridge left forward
£254m to play for two seasons for a club in achieved a role.
Saudi Arabia. lot in my
AJAX have accepted defeat in their bid to career so Boehly, who
prevent Martinez from leaving this summer far, but has taken a
– but the Dutch champions want to receive a there is still hand-on
fee of £46m. so much more approach
PARIS ST-GERMAIN have approached to achieve and since his
Argentina forward Lionel Messi, 35, about I’m really takeover of Chelsea
signing a one-year contract extension and looking with investment
staying until 2024. forward to company Clearlake
CHELSEA are targeting Paris St-Germain’s doing that in a Capital, added: “Raheem
France defender Presnel Kimpembe, 26, Chelsea shirt, Sterling is a serial winner
after agreeing a fee with Napoli for 31-year- under Thomas’s and his signing is an
old Senegal defender Kalidou Koulibaly. management. important step in
GERMANY winger Serge Gnabry has been “London is strengthening our squad.
linked with Chelsea but the 27-year-old is close my home and “We are delighted for
to signing a new contract with Bayern Munich. where it all Raheem to return to
MANCHESTER CITY are monitoring the started for me, London with Chelsea,
situation of Sevilla’s France defender Jules and it’s amazing I and we look forward to
Kounde, as they look at possible now have the seeing his world-class
replacements for 27-year-old Dutch opportunity to play Sterling. talent on display at
defender Nathan Ake, who could join
Chelsea. Barcelona are also interested in in front of friends and Stamford Bridge.” – The
Kounde. family week in, week Independent
EVERTON have been told Wolves will accept
a £10m bid for Spain winger Adama Traore, Reds wrongly blamed for Champions League chaos in Paris
26, this summer.
WAYNE ROONEY’S DC United have joined the LIVERPOOL fans were treated as if they were The May 28 match at the Stade de France, Lafon, was severely critical of Darmanin.
list of MLS and Premier League clubs “a drunken 1980s hooligan stereotype” when which Liverpool lost to Real Madrid, saw fans “It’s unfair to have blamed Liverpool
interested in signing England forward Jesse they were falsely blamed for trouble at the beaten with truncheons after they were
Lingard, 29, after his departure from European Champions League cup final, the accused of trying to break into the ground. supporters for the disturbances, as the Interior
Manchester United. French have admitted. Minister has done to deflect attention from
NETHERLANDS defender Matthijs de Ligt, 22, In fact, many of them were attacked by France’s inability to adequately manage the
is willing to accept a pay cut to join Bayern A parliamentary inquiry into the match in local thugs and police riot control officers. crowd,” Lafon said:
Munich from Juventus. the Paris suburbs showed authorities did
everything “to blame Liverpool supporters.” Afterwards, Interior Minister Gerald Buffet added: “Liverpool fans have been
£1 = RM5.60 Darmanin claimed that “30 to 40,000 fake presented as the people who were mainly at
That included unfair assumptions that Reds tickets” were in circulation. fault for all these problems. That isn’t right.”
fans were drunken troublemakers, looking for
a fight, the Senate report notes. Darmanin later apologised for the bad The report pointed to “a chain of
management of the event but stopped short administrative errors” from authorities. Mr
It also criticised the police’s heavy-handed of extending the apology to Liverpool fans. Lafon said: “There was no real coordination
approach to crowd control including the use between the different organisations and
of tear gas on pensioners and children. The report, presented by inquiry co- nobody had any foresight.” – The Independent
chairmen François-Noel Buffet and Laurent

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Total He can be quiet and he can be loud as well
but he’s great to be around and a top guy
off the pitch… He’s been at the top of the Premier
League for the past 10 years and he’s won a number
of titles so hopefully he can help bring some special
moments to us as well.”

Reece James on Raheem Sterling

Ronaldo. – AFPPIX

Social media numbers aside, everyone has suffered
from Ronaldo’s return to Old Trafford

█ RICHARD JOLLY looked livelier in Tuesday’s 4-0 win over
Liverpool in Bangkok.
CRISTIANO RONALDO played for
Manchester United in 2003 and he Yet while Ronaldo was far from the sole
may yet play for them in 2023. cause, Rashford had the worst season of his life
The Erik ten Hag era began without last year.
United’s most famous player but with the new
manager declaring he was “not for sale.” Greenwood’s campaign was curtailed early
but, before the Portuguese joined, it started
Ronaldo’s apparent wanderlust means that, with three goals in as many games and the
if he gets his way, his reunion with United will sense he could emerge as United’s premier
be cut short. Rather than returning them to striker, before that role was plucked from him.
past glories, it has cast him into uncharted
territory. Cavani’s absences became ever longer, his
commitment ever more questionable, but after
Stay and the Champions League’s record United asked him to stay, he lost his status and
goalscorer will be playing in the Europa his shirt number to a still older forward and a
League. It would be a sign of how the mighty year of his career.
has fallen.
“Agent Bruno”, one of those to persuade
It would also be an indication of his return Ronaldo to return, lost some of his powers and
backfired. Because, ultimately, everyone has his potency in his compatriot’s shadow.
suffered. Even Ronaldo, though his bank
balance was boosted still further by the sort of Both endured goal droughts: perhaps it was
salary that makes him unaffordable to most no coincidence that two of Fernandes’ rare
others. penalty misses came with the added pressure
that Ronaldo was on the pitch. Martial, like
While he won the Sir Matt Busby award Jesse Lingard, became a spare part. Harry
again and was shortlisted for PFA Player of the Maguire endured the most traumatic
Year, and while his return of 18 League goals campaign of his career, losing form and
was exceptional for a 37-year-old, it was still his authority, seemingly undermined by the
lowest tally for 13 years. Ronaldo faction.

He has slipped off the pedestal of the world’s Ten Hag confirmed the centreback as
best. He had the joyous homecoming against captain again, which could set the tone for
Newcastle and the tour de force of his hattrick another divided dressing room if a man with
against Tottenham, but untold indignities designs on the armband stays.
against Liverpool and Manchester City.
Meanwhile, whereas Ronaldo had one
More broadly, United went from second to manager for his first six seasons at Old
sixth, from 73 goals and 74 points to 57 and 58 Trafford, now he is on his third of his second
respectively. The idea Ronaldo would bring the coming.
best from the other attack-minded players, that
he would spur them on to improvement, was Rewind a year and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s
disproved. reign could be deemed a qualified success.

Jadon Sancho had a difficult debut year. Ralf Rangnick’s interim spell in charge was
Each of Marcus Rashford, Mason Greenwood, doomed from the start. The combination of the
Anthony Martial, Edinson Cavani and Bruno godfather of gegenpressing and the most static
Fernandes scored fewer goals than in 2020-21. of strikers was a predictable mismatch.

Meanwhile, Ten Hag got a glimpse of Yet if a year together worked for anyone, it
untapped potential and life without Ronaldo may have been United’s commercial and social
when Sancho and Martial scored and Rashford media teams.

In other respects, everyone has felt a loser
from the serial winner’s return. – The
Independent

Klopp closes door on adding to Liverpool’s midfield

█ RICHARD JOLLY the wider world. Recruitment can be Klopp prefers industry to incision, towering Marouane Fellaini than be a roadblock to the ambitions of the
JURGEN KLOPP is surveying his a rare ability where he is out of step though Liverpool’s results and medal Gerrard. But by listing the emerging. Now he has a trio, each also
options in midfield this season. They with popular opinion. collection since the Brazilian’s contenders, Klopp underlined the capable of operating in his front three.
don’t include Jude Bellingham or the departure offer vindication. The reality that he already has nine
Golden Cow, but he is content It feels as if the majority of the manager is nevertheless aware of the options for three places. “Creativity? If we bring in a player
nonetheless. Liverpool fanbase believe they perception. just for that, we immediately make it
require another midfielder. Klopp As he argued, he does not want to more difficult for Harvey, Curtis and
If the Borussia Dortmund does not. “I know all these things, that we depress his summer signing Carvalho Fabio,” he said.
teenager represents the dream don’t score enough goals from by relegating him in the queue.
signing for many a Liverpool “If the situation stays like it is, then midfield, this and that, but what do “We should not forget that last
supporter, the other is a construct of tell me why?” he asked. “I don’t we want? This ‘Golden Cow’ that is The case for Bellingham is less season, in the first four games, Harvey
Klopp’s imagination, a seemingly understand. I do not understand. producing absolutely everything, that he is a different kind of Elliott was the best player. He was
mythical creature able to deliver milk as well,” he said. midfielder – and certainly not a giant outstanding. Then he had a bad injury.
anything and everything. “People told me about this to head in crosses – as much as the Curtis Jones: what a player he is. Fabio:
discussion, but the last thing that “We can go through it. Where do kind of extreme talent who you look at him and what he did at
The Golden Cow, a product of would have crossed my mind is that you want to start? represents an upgrade. Fulham.
Klopp’s ability to conjure a we have to do this (sign a
memorable phrase, may sound more midfielder).” “So, Fabinho, (Jordan) Henderson, “He’s not on the market, so that’s “Why should we bring a boy in
like a takeaway, but also serves as Thiago, (James) Milner, (Naby) Keita, the first problem with that player,” and tell him he is midfielder No. 9? It
shorthand for the impossibility of Unless anyone asks to leave, and Curtis Jones, Harvey Elliott, Fabio said Klopp, whose Dortmund makes no sense. You have to leave
pleasing everyone; especially in the no one has, he is not looking to buy. Carvalho, (Alex) Oxlade-Chamberlain. connections equip him to know they the doors open for the boys.”
transfer market. “I can say that,” he confirmed. Now you tell me what kind of player are not going to sell this summer.
are we missing? One who is offensive, “I really don’t understand the
The Liverpool manager possesses The regular criticism is that 1.95m and arrives into the box to Klopp has a faith in youth and a discussion,” said Klopp. And, unless
the ability to connect with people, to Liverpool lack a scorer from the head balls in?” sense there is untapped potential Liverpool’s fine scouting team identify
carry them with him and influence centre of the park, a modern-day inside the club. the Golden Cow, the subject feels
Steven Gerrard. The last midfielder to Deliberately or not, that closed. For him, anyway. – The
get double figures in a season for description sounded more like the He has never sought signings for Independent
Klopp was Philippe Coutinho. signings’ sake, especially when they will

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