THE SUN 17/08/2022

Najib at the Federal
Court yesterday.
– BERNAMAPIX

TELLING IT AS IT IS

ON WEDNESDAY AUGUST 17, 2022

No. 8089 PP 2644/12/2012 (031195) www.thesundaily.my

No delay
for Najib

oFederal Court rejects ex-PM’s application
to postpone his SRC appeal hearing, case
proceeds tomorrow

PUTRAJAYA: Datuk Seri Najib Abdul sentence of 12-year jail term and RM210
Razak’s main appeal to set aside his million fine imposed on him by High Court
conviction and sentence in the Judge Datuk Mohd Nazlan Mohd Ghazali on
RM42 million SRC International Sdn July 28, 2020.
Bhd case will be heard tomorrow. The other judges on the Federal Court
bench are Chief Judge of Sabah and Sarawak
This follows the decision of the Federal Tan Sri Abang Iskandar Abang Hashim and
Court five-member panel led by Chief Federal Court judges Datuk Nallini
Justice Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat in Pathmanathan, Datuk Mary Lim Thiam Suan
dismissing Najib’s application to postpone and Datuk Mohamad Zabidin Mohd Diah.
the hearing of his appeal. In delivering the court’s decision, Tengku
Maimun ruled that the request for
“The main appeal will proceed on postponement made by Najib’s lead counsel
Thursday at 9.30am,” Tengku Maimun said. Hisyam Teh Poh Teik for a period of at least
three months was unanimously refused as
This is the former premier’s final appeal the right to a fair trial is that justice
after a three-man bench of the Court of cannot be unduly delayed.
Appeal on Dec 8 last year upheld the Pekan
member of Parliament’s conviction and

“In this regard, we remind
ourselves of the Chief Justice’s
Code of Ethics, which states that
cases of this nature must be
prioritised. The stark reality is that
considerable public funds would
be wasted if granting an
adjournment in a case of
this kind.
“Article 8 of the Federal
Constitution and the
Rule of Law demands
that the appellant be
treated just like any
other accused. As
such, we state again
that while the
appellant is
entitled to his
right to change his
counsel, he was
not entitled to
make this choice at
the expense of the
court, the
prosecution or the
entire justice system,” time taken on this case, especially the Tengku Maimun said in the context of
she said, adding that number of days fixed for hearing, means this case, the court accepted unreservedly
the defence seeks an many other criminal cases and accused the notion that the right to a
adjournment of these persons have had to wait their turn for their fair trial was part and parcel
appeals for the simple appeals to be heard. of the right to life and Turn to
reason that they were not personal liberty guaranteed by
prepared. “Justice delayed, in this case, is also Article 5(1) of the Federal —
justice denied to other accused persons,”
she said. page 3

Tengku Maimun stressed that the Constitution.

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King and Queen arrive in Turkey for seven-day state visit

ANKARA: The Yang di-Pertuan visit to Turkey. children Tengku Puteri Raja Tengku ambassador to Turkey Sazali Mustafa banquet hosted by Erdogan and his
Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Their Majesties and their Puteri Afzan Aminah Hafizatullah Kamal and Turkey’s ambassador to wife Emine Erdogan.
Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah and Tengku Puteri Raja Tengku Puteri Malaysia Emir Salim Yuksel.
Shah and the Raja Permaisuri entourage arrived at the Esenboga Jihan ‘Athiyatullah. The visit is at Erdogan’s invitation.
Agong Tunku Hajah Azizah Aminah International Airport at 5.30pm (local The King is scheduled to meet The last state visit to Turkey by a
Maimunah Iskandariah arrived time) in a special aircraft, and were The King and Queen were with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan Malaysian monarch was in 1992, by
here on Monday for a seven-day given a grand welcome. received on arrival by Turkey’s at the Presidential Palace and the the 9th Yang di-Pertuan Agong, the
vice-president Fuat Oktay, Malaysia’s royal couple will attend a state late Sultan Azlan Shah. – Bernama
Accompanying them were their

Review labour laws Defend govt
for gig industry: Lawyer against slander,
civil servants told
o ‘Fresh legislation needed to accommodate new trend, which attracts
millennials who prefer flexible hours, income’ PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail
Sabri Yaakob said the government led by him is a
█ BY SURAYA ALI Haniff said this trend calls for new labour “The government cannot interfere in a joint government that emphasises the Malaysian
[email protected] laws that accommodate the requirements of company’s policy, but it (the government) Family concept.
PETALING JAYA: The government must gig workers. can change its own policies. And this is
create a task force to study labour laws to exactly what happened,” she said, referring He said it would therefore be apt for civil
accommodate new industries, new work A 28-year-old Grab rider, who wanted to to Transport Minister Datuk Sri Dr Wee Ka servants to defend the government against any
trends and flexible work-life balance, said be known as Ashraf, said gig workers must Siong’s announcement that Act 333 of the allegation or slander that the government has
lawyer Mohamed Haniff Khatri Abdulla. understand that they are doing part-time Road Transport Act would be amended to failed.
jobs, and should not expect any employer to regulate the p-hailing industry, which is what
“We must study labour laws from all treat them the way full-time employees are delivery riders come under. At a meeting with staff of the Prime Minister’s
angles so that no one is left behind,” he told treated. Department yesterday, Ismail Sabri said civil
theSun when commenting on the recent Last week, Wee announced that gig riders servants should defend the government by
protest by Grab delivery riders who claimed “If you don’t like the terms or payment will soon need to be registered and obtain considering him as the head of government and
that the company offered unfair offered by a certain company, then you can licences as part of changes to build a not as a political party leader.
compensation and incentives, which forced always look for a different one, but we cannot database to regulate the industry.
them to go on a strike. expect the company to bend to our He shared with them the government’s
demands.” He, however, denied reports that claimed successes, including achieving a gross domestic
Delivery riders are part of the emerging delivery riders needed to obtain the Goods product growth of 8.9% in the second quarter of
gig industry where individuals work flexible Ashraf said gig workers are free to choose Driving Licence or have their motorcycles this year, creation of almost 400,000 jobs and a
hours and at their own pace to complete and manage their time based on what suits inspected by Puspakom. trade value exceeding RM2 trillion.
specific tasks, such as making deliveries, them best.
cleaning houses and offices or even offering “We have yet to decide when the “When you defend, do not be political. Do not
services such as freelance writing and “For me, I have a personal target of how registration and licensing process will take see me as a political leader, but as the head of the
makeup – all usually involving the use of an much I want to earn per day, and I do several place, but the goal is to ensure riders are government and you as a member of the
app to make bookings. gigs daily to achieve my target. If I exceed it regulated and that we have a complete government.”
on any day, I consider the additional income database of all riders in the country without
Gig work attracts millennials who prefer as a bonus.” unduly burdening them. Present were Minister in the Prime Minister’s
not to be tied down to set working hours and Department (Parliament and Law) Datuk Seri Wan
fixed salaries. They prefer the flexible hours Another gig worker, who wanted to be “There will be no vehicle inspection as Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, Minister in the Prime
and income offered by gigs. known as Syahirah, 24, expressed anger at such and riders will not go through such Minister’s Department (Economy) Datuk Seri
the Grab riders’ protest earlier this month, processes. That is not true and won’t be Mustapa Mohamed and Chief Secretary to the
saying it only caused more problems for necessary since many are doing it part-time.” Government Tan Sri Mohd Zuki Ali.
them.
Ismail Sabri said he wants civil servants to work
as a family and not in silos.

He added that for the country’s economy to
improve, civil servants should reduce bureaucracy
when dealing with investors, an issue they often
bring up during his visits abroad.

On the government’s cooperation with the
Opposition through the Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) on Transformation and
Political Stability, Ismail Sabri said it was to enable
the government to focus on big things such as
political stability and economic recovery.

He said it was through the MoU that the
Anti-Party Hopping Bill was passed although it was
hotly debated in Parliament. – Bernama

Gig workers are free to choose and manage their time based on what suits them best. – HAFIZ SOHAIMI/THESUN Continue with Mara
Digital project, says PM
Tunku’s eldest daughter, Tunku Khadijah dies
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri
KUALA LUMPUR: Tunku Khadijah, the Hussein, her mother breathed her last at her mother would be brought to the Ismail Sabri Yaakob has instructed Majlis Amanah
eldest daughter of the first prime minister 6.50pm. Federal Territory Mosque to be bathed and Rakyat (Mara) to continue with the Mara Digital
Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj, died of shrouded prior to the burial at the Bukit project to open up more opportunities for
lung cancer at the Pantai Hospital on “She died a few hours after being Kiara Muslim cemetery. bumiputra youths to become information
Monday. She was 89. admitted to the hospital. My mother was technology (IT) entrepreneurs.
diagnosed with late-stage lung cancer Tunku Khadijah leaves behind three
According to Tunku Khadijah’s early this year,” she said yesterday. daughters and seven grandchildren. He said several Mara Digital centres had been
daughter Datin Seri Sharifah Menyalara – Bernama established, namely in Shah Alam, Ipoh and
Sharifah Menyalara said the remains of Kuantan, while other places that have been
identified for the centres are Larkin, Kuala
Terengganu, Kota Baru, Kuching and Kota
Kinabalu.

Ismail Sabri said when Pakatan Harapan took
over the government following the 14th general
election in 2018, the Mara Digital initiative was
shut down and new projects were discontinued.

“Mara Digital is very close to my heart. I came
up with it to develop bumiputra entrepreneurs in
the field of IT, whether in terms of selling products,
repairing (equipment) and others,” he said in a
post on his Facebook page on Monday.

The prime minister had made a surprise visit to
Mara Digital Kuala Lumpur, accompanied by Rural
Development Minister Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid.

“During the visit, the traders informed me that
they are still able to continue doing business
because sales are increasing, but needed support
from Mara in terms of promotion, loan assistance
and reduction of rental rates, among others.”

The opening of Mara Digital as a
telecommunications and IT equipment sales
centre in 2015 was spearheaded by Ismail Sabri,
who was then rural and regional development
minister. – Bernama

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YOUNG PATRIOTS ... Legal team changed
Children putting up Jalur just before appeal
Gemilang in front of their
home in Kampung Kubang “This leads us to the primary reason given
Tiga, Perlis, to get into the by counsel for the appellant in favour of an
feel of Merdeka Day
celebrations. – BERNAMAPIX adjournment which we stated
earlier. In short, an

From adjournment ought to be
front granted because the new
page defence team needs adequate

time to prepare. In other
words, they are not ready.
“We start by saying that we agree that in
appropriate cases, where counsel was not
ready to proceed for legitimate reasons, the
court should be minded to adjourn a cause or
matter. We do not think this is the case here,”
she said.
Tengku Maimun said in fact, the appellant
had been well aware of the dates fixed for the
hearing and elected to discharge his former
solicitors and appoint Messrs Zaid Ibrahim
and Hisyam as his solicitors and counsel
respectively.
The 69-year-old politician changed his
legal team just 21 days prior to the appeal, by
appointing Hisyam as his lead counsel and law
firm Zaid Ibrahim Suflan TH Liew & Partners’
partners Liew Teck Huat and Rueben
Mathiavaranam as his new solicitors for the
appeal.
Najib is currently out on bail of RM2 million
in two sureties pending appeal.
When met by reporters after the
proceedings, Najib said he was shocked and
bitterly disappointed with yesterday’s ruling.
– Bernama

Electoral roll
accessible to public

Rehabilitating Tasik Chini KUALA LUMPUR: Citizens aged 18 and
with flower, fruit trees above in July and registered voters who have
applied for a change of constituency or status
can check their particulars in the
Supplementary Electoral Roll for July 2022
(DPT BLN7/2022).
Election Commission (EC) secretary Datuk
Ikmalrudin Ishak said the review can be made
from yesterday until Sept 14 through five
options, such as the EC portal at
https://www.spr.gov.my or
https://mysprsemak.spr.gov.my.
“Greening efforts have been undertaken “In addition, the review can be done
oMove would facilitate natural chain reaction by growing ground-cover plants at the 200- through the official portals of State Election
to revive ecosystem in area, says expert hectare area at a cost of RM3.95 million Offices at http://ppn.spr.gov.my, online
starting last year, using an allocation from the application at https://myspr.spr.gov.my,
Forest Development Trust Fund,” he said. MySPR Semak mobile app and EC hotline at
03-8892 7018,” he said in a statement
█ BY MUHAMMAD YUSRY forest areas with intensive land conversion”, “(Credit) must be given to (Takiyuddin) yesterday.
[email protected] the reopening of old mines nearby and and (Wan Rosdy) for their work to maintain He also said those who found their names
PETALING JAYA: Academy Of Sciences confusing documentation given to Unesco. the Unesco (status). It is a step forward to were not listed in the electoral roll could
Malaysia Tasik Chini Task Force chairman rehabilitate the (area),” Tajuddin said. remedy the situation by filing in Form C
Prof Datuk Dr Mohd Tajuddin Abdullah has Tajuddin said Tasik Chini is on the right through the online app at
suggested the planting of wild fruits and track towards rehabilitation, with Energy and He suggested the planting of trees such as https://myspr.spr.gov.my or visit the State EC
flowering trees to rehabilitate Tasik Chini’s Natural Resources Minister Datuk Seri fig, brush cherry, tapioca and other edible office. – Bernama
ecosystem. Takiyuddin Hassan saying on Aug 9 that any fruits to revive the lake’s ecosystem and
activity that could affect the lake, including elevate its sustainability. Varsity to start
He was commenting on a report last new approvals for sand and mineral mining, classes next month
month that the status of the biosphere would be stopped. “Planting wild fruit trees will attract
reserve in Pahang was under scrutiny and its insects such as bees, and that will attract KUALA LUMPUR: Universiti Keusahawanan
preliminary findings were not favourable, “The strict directive was issued to ensure birds. When there are birds in the area, there Koperasi Malaysia (UKKM), under the
based on the United Nations Educational, Tasik Chini could be preserved and restored will be snakes and other animals. Figs can be auspices of the Entrepreneur Development
Scientific and Cultural Organisation to maintain its status as a biosphere reserve. consumed by all animals. The ecosystem will and Cooperatives Ministry, is expected to
(Unesco) first 10-year periodical review of Both federal and state governments have be (alive) and that is important for the begin operations next month with its first
the lake. taken measures to protect Tasik Chini,” lake area. intake of 500 students.
Takiyuddin said.
The report said the lake no longer met the “This is something that can have a positive Entrepreneur Development and
criteria to be part of the World Network of On Aug 2, Pahang Mentri Besar Datuk Seri effect on the flora and fauna in the terrestrial Cooperatives Minister Tan Sri Noh Omar said
Biosphere Reserves due to “newly cleared Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail said restoration of the and aquatic ecosystem and it will for the moment, 15 programmes from
Tasik Chini area in Pekan has been smooth, (rehabilitate) Tasik Chini,” he said, adding diploma to doctorate levels to be offered by
with 80% of it having been rehabilitated. that good environmental management and the university were awaiting accreditation by
monitoring were also needed. the Malaysian Qualifications Agency.

Sarawak projects RM100 billion capital injection “The objective of the university’s
establishment is to produce a skilled
KUCHING: Sarawak is expected to see a more Sumitomo as well as Samsung, which will be a taking place across the state, which require a workforce in the field of business
than RM100 billion injection of capital into its few billion ringgit (more),” he said at the signing skilled and competent Sarawakian workforce to management and cooperative
economy in the next eight years as it moves ceremony of a memorandum of understanding meet demand and ensure timely delivery of entrepreneurship by optimising resources
towards becoming a developed state by 2030. (MoU) between the Construction Industry projects. through the joint use of expertise between
Development Board and SEB yesterday. agencies under the ministry,” he told a press
Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari “This need was made very evident during conference after attending the “Jalinan Mesra
Abang Openg said the amount, which is Under the MoU, both parties will collaborate the Covid-19 pandemic when we faced a Bersama 100 Koperasi Terbaik” programme
expected to come from the government and in capacity-building programmes for skilled significant shortage of workers due to on Monday.
private sector, is higher than the initial target of construction personnel and enhance the non-arrival of foreign workers caused by
RM64 billion. adoption of construction best practices in Covid-related restrictions and this has led to Noh said he was confident that the
Sarawak. project delays. combined expertise would be able to set the
“I feel that our RM64 billion estimation was standard for cooperative entrepreneurship
very conservative because Sarawak Energy Bhd Abang Johari also said the enhancement of “The training of local workers will prevent education in Malaysia. – Bernama
(SEB) alone is going to (account for) RM40 Sarawak’s local talent pool will pay great such delays from happening again in the event
billion up to the year 2026. dividends for state infrastructure of a future crisis of similar nature, as we will be
developments. fully prepared with a sufficient local competent
“That is only SEB and we have not included workforce.” – Bernama
the investments in our hydrogen plant from He added that there were vast developments

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‘Jobseekers not being Restaurants, eateries
choosy about careers’ not ready to resume
24-hour operations
█ BY ELLY FAZANIZA o Many of their demands have evolved due to Meanwhile, jobseeker and
[email protected] Covid-19 and employers must be aware of their former researcher Roz Kamal, 50, IPOH: Some popular 24-hour
PETALING JAYA: Employers and needs, say experts said she had to dip into her savings restaurants or eateries here are still
industries need to be aware of while working for a delivery unable to fully operate, despite
jobseekers’ demands as this will carnivals held in the state since their target group. company for the past five years. being allowed to do so with no
help close the gap and ensure January. “There must be a mix of positions time limit now that the country has
employment objectives are met, She wanted to meet a target of entered the transition to endemic
and the right candidates are He said of the 13,313 vacancies with different industry players, not earning RM150 a day, working 16 phase, due to a shortage of
selected for specific career roles, available during the four carnivals just catering to entry-level positions hours daily. workers.
said experts. held in Sandakan, Semporna, Kota but also experienced jobseekers,”
Kinabalu and Kota Belud, only 983 she said, adding that research needs But she failed and only earned A survey of some outlets,
Human resource specialist Thila individuals managed to secure to be done to know the direction of less than RM1,500 a month. especially those in the nasi kandar
Suppiah said the move is essential employment. employment, which includes the use and nasi briyani business, found
given that Covid-19 brought the of technology. Roz said employers are hiring that their service and quality were
nation to a halt two years ago, which Thila said it was not fair to put the younger staff, with most being 35 affected.
led to massive job losses. blame on potential employees. Dragonfire Corporate Solutions years old or below, and having a
Sdn Bhd general manager minimum diploma qualification. The owner of a nasi vangge
“Jobseekers are smarter now, “Jobseekers are not being choosy Hanie-Razaif Bohlender echoed this restaurant at the Greentown Trade
especially after the pandemic. They and it’s not about gaining status as sentiment, saying that most job Former talent recruiter Christina Centre, Ahmad Azlan Shah Saiful
want to give their best contribution they want to build a career. This is a seekers had discovered different Lee offers a ray of hope to seniors. Jaafar Sadik, 31, said his restaurant
to a company or institution. They fair assessment since we have gone strengths and skills which they never could only operate from 10am to
also want the room to grow in through a dramatic change spurred knew they had. She believes there are other 11pm as he only had a workforce
pursuit of this goal. Similarly, they’ve by the pandemic.” considerations when a company of 10 local and foreign workers.
taken stock to re-evaluate the time “They are now better equipped goes on a recruitment drive and for
they spend with their families. This She added that industry players with the knowledge that they have some, experience still counts for “We don’t have enough
is a great (mindset) shift from 2019,” would have to list the benefits of choices based on options presented a lot. workers so we can’t operate 24
she told theSun. working for them to attract talent, to them. They now take more care in hours like we did before Covid-19
including flexible working hours and choosing the right place to dedicate “It depends on each company’s hit us,” he said, adding that he had
Sabah Science, Technology and possibly a change to a hybrid mode, their time in being employed again,” direction, its vision and what it wants submitted an application for the
Innovation Minister Datuk Yakub noting that it was incumbent on job she said. in the short and long term. A person recruitment of 30 foreign workers
Khan had recently said jobseekers in fair organisers to be aware of must position himself in such a way from Pakistan about four months
Sabah had not taken the opportunity that portrays him favourably to a ago but it was only approved last
to fill vacancies offered at four career potential employer. month.

“A video resume can raise a Meanwhile, an owner of a
person’s chances of getting a job. It’s briyani rice restaurant, Abdul
about integrating yourself during the Hamid Abdul Mutalib, 60, said he
interview process,” she said. was still waiting for updates on his
application for 20 foreign workers,
Buddhist society to hold National Day open house which he submitted three
months ago.
█ BY MUHAMMAD YUSRY The Venerable Datuk Dr K. Sri
[email protected] Dhammaratana talking about the He expressed hope that his
forum during a press conference . application would be approved to
KUALA LUMPUR: The Buddhist – AMIRUL SYAFIQ THESUN ensure he could operate his
Maha Vihara (BMV) society plans to Dr Dhammadinna Thera and the business smoothly.
commemorate this year’s 65th late Ven Dr Sangharatana Thera.
Merdeka Day with a BMV Merdeka “Currently, I only have ten
Day open house and interfaith Members from the Theravada, employees, including two locals, at
forum with the theme “Loving Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhist the restaurant. I have made
kindness to enhance harmonious sects will also be invited to partake various efforts to find local
living”. in the event. workers, but they are not
BMV honorary secretary Tilak interested,” he said. – Bernama
Leslie Jayawardena said the event
would be held on Aug 30 and 31, Star rating
while the interfaith forum will be system for scuba
held on Aug 20. diving centres
“We have several activities
planned for the two days. Among KUALA TERENGGANU: The state
them is the chanting of sutras – a tourism department will soon
recital of discourses uttered by the implement a star rating system for
Buddha in the Pali language for the scuba diving centres to ensure
blessing and protection of devotees. safety and a more organised
“The sutra chanting at BMV was provision and management of the
first introduced in 1965 to shield the water recreational activity.
King and other rulers in the various
states to govern the country and its Its director Fadli Yusof Zakaria
people in a fair, just and equitable said it was an effort to provide the
manner. best scuba diving services and
“We also extended the same to experience to tourists.
the prime minister, members of the
Cabinet and state governments to He said the department was
manage the country and states with identifying scuba diving centres
wisdom, compassion and throughout the state for
understanding,” he said. evaluation and standardisation
The interfaith forum will have purposes.
speakers from various
backgrounds, such as Dr Harwinder “This (scuba diving centre
Singh, Zaid Kamaruddin and the to provide quality and affordable members of the Sangha who have rating) is a new thing, it has never
Venerable Prof Dr M. Seevali eye care and cataract operation to served BMV. been done before. We are working
Theera. attendees on both days. with the Tourism, Arts and Culture
Other activities planned are Among them are the late Ven Dr Ministry to get the certification.
screening for glaucoma and other There will also be a Maha K. Sri Dhammananda Nayaka Maha
eye diseases by The Lions Eye Clinic Sanghika Dana (merit offering Thera, the late Ven Dr Madawala “There are about 200 scuba
ceremony) to commemorate Punnaji Maha Thera, the late Ven diving centres at the islands, but
the ones we have identified to be
rated are more than 50,” he told
reporters after the launching of
Bidong Dive Week 2022 in Bidong
Island on Monday. – Bernama

Merdeka 2022 convoy in Malacca

JASIN: The Kembara Merdeka Abdullah said the convoy involved “The presence of the awareness to fly the national flag Teguh Bersama programme
Keluarga Malaysia 2022 convoy is 89 participants from various participants is to show how vital at their homes or business before the Jalur Gemilang baton
continuing its journey in agencies, who travelled in 37 the element of communications is premises. was handed over (to Malacca) at
Malacca, covering about 151km. vehicles to liven up the Fly the in reaching out to the people and the first checkpoint,” he said after
Jalur Gemilang campaign and understanding their aspirations, “To create a difference, the launching the programme in Jasin
State Information Department National Month celebration. in addition to raising the public’s convoy from Johor was also yesterday. – Bernama
director Shahrom Ravin Daram invited to take part in the Berjalan

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Specific law on cyberbullying needed

o Well-defined legislation regarding online which includes making any Management and Science “Some may not even recognise
harassment will allow authorities to better deal comment that is considered University criminologist and forensic their actions as cyberbullying, but are
with perpetrators, says lawyer offensive, abusive and intended to science lecturer Nadiah Syariani Md partially aware of its consequences.
harass another person. Shariff said: “As one person shares Still, they decide to proceed anyway.
█ BY SHIVANI SUPRAMANI across different statutes that make it negative opinions, several others who
[email protected] an offence. “A person who commits the observe this may learn and adopt a “They may also recognise how
PETALING JAYA: Popular TikToker offence under this section is liable to similar stance, snowballing the effect their actions will affect others, but
and mother of three, Sashikala Lawyer Puvarasan Balaiyah said a fine not exceeding RM50,000 or and creating a negative online rationalise it to reduce self-guilt and
Nadarajah, 44, committed suicide on Section 506 of the Penal Code, read imprisonment not exceeding one environment.” eventually proceed for immediate
Aug 6 after she was cyberbullied with together with Section 507, states that year,” he said. gratification.”
a barrage of hateful comments over whosoever commits the offence of Nadiah said the nature and extent
her appearance and handbag criminal intimidation by anonymous However, the above statutes do of cyberbullying are getting more She said another reason could be
collection on her account. communication shall be punished not specifically mention the word advanced and “creative”. It is not due to the effects of online
with imprisonment for a term, which “cyberbullying”. limited to harassment in written disinhibition.
Her death has brought to fore the may extend to two years in addition words anymore but includes the use
needless harm that cyberbullies are to the punishment provided for the “The enactment of a special Act or of audio and graphic materials. “This can be understood as a lack
causing on social media. And while offence under Section 506. law can overcome any ‘grey areas’ in of individual restraint when
TikTok has gained popularity among existing statutes that allude to “Cyberbullying can occur in any communicating online, which is
youths in Malaysia, through no fault “Section 509 of the same Act talks cyberbullying, and hence, can be form, which makes it challenging for perpetuated by anonymity.
of the platform, cyberbullying on it is about the offence of intending to better dealt with by the authorities people to identify it for what it is.
an issue. insult the modesty of a person and the judiciary,” said Puvarasan. “People tend to feel less
through words or gestures. “It has no standardised definition, accountable for their words and
Malaysia has yet to enact any Hopefully, with such an Act, which makes it more challenging to actions as online communication
specific laws regarding cyberbullying. Additionally, we can also refer to victims like Sashikala can obtain distinguish between a joke and sheer does not require both parties to be in
But there are numerous provisions Section 233 of the Communication justice, and her family can move on harassment.” the same space and time, and one
and Multimedia Act 1998 in regard to with the knowledge that the can stay hidden behind a make-
the improper use of network services, perpetrators have been dealt with by She added that research had believe persona.
the justice system. found that people cyberbully others
for fun or revenge because they had “The privilege of staying
However, why do cyberbullies been cyberbullied themselves, or anonymous makes some less
believe they have a right to harass wish to gain social status and assert empathetic as they are detached from
others, most times people they do not dominance online. the consequence of leaving abusive
even know personally? comments,” she said.
cyberbullying for at-risk individuals
MCMC, police need to work together on cases by changing the structure of possible
acts or through active support and
PETALING JAYA: In 2020 alone, the In terms of policy and practice, he shouldered by the government alone. register their social media accounts control, as well as reducing the
Malaysian Communications and said the majority of cyberbullying Instead, she said it requires the in their original names,” she said. victimisation rate.
Multimedia Commission (MCMC) incidents go unreported or rarely
received a total of 11,235 complaints result in intervention by law joint efforts of parents, schools, This, she said, is because “Tertiary level prevention aims to
about cyber offences, including enforcement. policymakers, and service providers. oftentimes, victims are left in despair prevent cyberbullies from
cyberbullying. as perpetrators use fake accounts committing the same act and other
However, given the nature of the “A zero-tolerance policy against where personal information is anti-social ones by focusing on
Lawyer Puvarasan Balaiyah said offences, police and other law cyberbullying should be in place at untraceable. Hence they escape rehabilitation and treatment, while
there are lots of improvements that enforcement officials should exercise both educational institutions and in conviction and punishment. situational prevention focuses on the
need to be made in terms of the discretion in how they handle such the workplace. This will ensure factors that can be controlled or
actions taken by the authorities upon issues. everyone knows that such acts are “Prevention can be identified in manipulated to reduce the
receiving such complaints. unacceptable. terms of primary, secondary, tertiary opportunity for cyberbullying to
Management and Science and situational categories. Primary occur.” – by Shivani Supramani
For instance, he said MCMC and University criminologist and forensic “Also, the collaboration between prevention begins at the individual
police should work together to science lecturer Nadiah Syariani Md service providers and authorities level and aims to address the root
develop proper procedures to receive Shariff said the responsibility to should be initiated to monitor social cause of the issue.
and handle such complaints. combat cyberbullying should not be media use among youngsters and
make it compulsory for users to “The secondary level deters

Ex-navy chief charged with CBT over combat ship project Director charged with
RM1.1m graft
KUALA LUMPUR: Former Boustead Naval Ahmad Ramli pleaded not guilty to three counts of criminal breach of trust of BNS funds
Shipyard Sdn Bhd (BNS) managing amounting to RM21.08 million, at the sessions court in Kuala Lumpur yesterday. SHAH ALAM: A company owner was charged in the
director, Tan Sri Ahmad Ramli Mohd Nor – BERNAMAPIX sessions court here yesterday with two counts of
was charged in the sessions court yesterday corruption, amounting to RM1.1 million, for helping a
with three counts of criminal breach of trust The court allowed him bail Shaharuddin Wan Ladin and Ahmad company to secure a tender by police in 2019.
(CBT) of the company’s funds amounting amounting to RM500,000 in one paid Akram Gharib appeared for the
to RM21.08 million for the construction of surety of RM200,000 for all charges and prosecution, while lawyer Datuk Mohd On both charges, Mohd Shazwan Shaharuddin, 37,
littoral combat ships (LCS) for the Royal set Nov 24 for mention. Yusof Zainal Abiden represented Ahmad was charged with accepting for himself RM1.1 million
Malaysian Navy (RMN). Ramli.– Bernama in gratification from an employee of SR Express (M)
Deputy public prosecutors Datuk Wan Sdn Bhd, Ukasyah Amiruddin, 33, for helping the
Ahmad Ramli, 78, a former chief of company to secure a tender to supply, process, print
RMN, pleaded not guilty to all the charges and post police summons notices, Bernama reported.
which were read out before judge Suzana
Hussin. The offence was allegedly committed at a bank in
Setia Alam on Dec 23 and 31, 2019.
“I understand (the charges), I plead not
guilty and claim trial,” he said. The charges, framed under Section 16(a)(A) of the
Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Act
On the first charge, Ahmad Ramli, as the 2009 and punishable under Section 24 of the Act
BNS MD who was entrusted with the provides for an imprisonment of up to 20 years and a
company’s funds, was alleged to have fine of not less than five times the amount or value of
committed CBT by approving a payment the bribe or RM10,000, whichever is higher.
amounting to RM13,541,140 to the account
of Syarikat Setaria Holding Ltd, Standard Judge Rozilah Salleh allowed him bail of RM55,000
Chartered Bank, 6 Battery RD Singapore in two sureties and ordered him to report to the MACC
049909, without the approval of the BNS office once a month. The court set Sept 20 for mention.
board of directors.
School van skids into
The offence was allegedly committed at drain, 17 injured
BNS, 17th floor, Menara Boustead, 69 Jalan
Raja Chulan, between July 26, 2010 and SUNGAI PETANI: A girl sustained a broken arm while
March 25, 2011. 15 other schoolchildren suffered minor injuries when
the van they were travelling in on the way to school
For the second CBT charge, Ahmad skidded into a roadside drain at Taman Rhu in Tikam
Ramli was alleged to have approved Batu, here yesterday.
payment amounting to RM1,360,716 to the
account of JSD Corp, the Overseas-Chinese Kedah Fire and Rescue Department assistant
Banking Corp Ltd, 65 Chulia Street, OCBC director (operations) Mohamadul Ehsan Mohd Zain
Centre, Singapore, without the approval of said the driver also sustained an injury to his head.
the BNS board of directors at the same place
between April 19, 2011 and May 4, 2011. “In the 7.40am incident, the van skidded into the
roadside drain, but the children were able to get
He was also charged with committing a themselves out of the van as no one was pinned to their
similar offence by approving a payment seats.
amounting to RM6,182,295 to the account
of Syarikat Sousmarin Armada Ltd, “A girl sustained a broken arm, while the other 15
Standard Chartered Bank, 6 Battery Road, children aged between seven and 12 escaped with
Singapore at the same place between Oct minor injuries,” he said in a statement.
28, 2010 and Nov 22, 2010.
All of them were taken to the Sultan Abdul Halim
The three charges were framed under Hospital for outpatient treatment. – Bernama
Section 409 of the Penal Code, which
provides an imprisonment of up to 20 years
with whipping and is liable to fine.

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Taiwan ‘diehard officials’ sanctioned

o Beijing bars seven from entering China, HK Taiwan’s National Security Council “Their activities became all the sanctioned by an authoritarian
and Macau in addition to prohibiting profits to secretary-general Wellington Koo, more egregious during the visit by regime should be a decoration for
associated firms and investors and politicians from Taiwan’s ruling Speaker of the US House of members of the free world, and it is
Democratic Progressive Party (DPP). Representatives Nancy Pelosi to very glorious,” he wrote on his
BEIJING/TAIPEI: China yesterday said sent a wrong signal to what it China’s Taiwan region, further Facebook page.
imposed sanctions including an views as pro-independence forces. A Taiwan Affairs Office exposing their obstinate nature in
entry ban on seven Taiwanese spokesman said those sanctioned seeking Taiwan independence.” The sanctions will have little
officials and lawmakers it accused of China considers Taiwan its own would not be able to visit China, practical impact as senior Taiwanese
being “independence diehards”, territory and not a separate country. Hong Kong and Macau. Firms and Taiwan’s Foreign Ministry said the officials do not visit China.
drawing condemnation from the Taiwan’s government disputes investors related to them would also island was a democracy that “could
democratically governed island. China’s claim. not be allowed to profit in China. not be interfered with by China”, The seven are in addition to
while Taiwan’s China-policy making Taiwan Premier Su Tseng-chang,
The sanctions come after US China’s Taiwan Affairs Office said “For some time, a few diehard Mainland Affairs Council said Beijing Foreign Minister Joseph Wu and
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited among those sanctioned were separatist elements, out of their own was trying to “create antagonism and parliament Speaker You Si-kun who
Taiwan this month, a trip that China Taiwan’s de facto ambassador to the interests, have gone to lengths to anxiety”. were previously sanctioned by
United States Hsiao Bi-khim, collude with external forces in China.
provocations advocating Taiwan DPP deputy secretary-general Lin
independence,” Chinese state news Fei-fan said it was an honour to be Taiwan’s government said only
agency Xinhua cited the spokesman added to the sanctions list. the island’s 23 million people have
as saying. the right to decide their own future.
“I think that in this era, being – Reuters

Indonesia at ‘pinnacle of global leadership’: Jokowi Two Covid scares
spark chaos
JAKARTA: Indonesian President Joko president is known, has taken an increasingly quarter of 2022.
Widodo yesterday hailed his country’s active role in foreign affairs. As the pandemic eases, relatively low case BEIJING: Just two possible Covid-19 cases have
growing stature on the global stage and sparked chaotic scenes in Shanghai, with
reiterated calls for the Southeast Asian nation In late June, he travelled to Kyiv and numbers this year have allowed Jokowi to crowds of people seen running out of a
to be a “bridge of peace” between Russia and Moscow to meet his Ukrainian and Russian refocus on his priorities, including economic building and an Ikea store to try and escape a
Ukraine. counterparts, Volodymyr Zelenskiy and growth and infrastructure development in lockdown under China’s strict coronavirus
Vladimir Putin, as part of diplomatic efforts to Southeast Asia’s largest economy. rules.
“In 2022, we hold the presidency of the find a peaceful solution to the war and ease
G20, an international forum made up of the the global food crisis. He was the first Asian Parliament passed legislation earlier this The country’s zero-Covid strategy involves
world’s largest economies. Next year, we will leader to do so. year on relocating the country’s capital to snap lockdowns and quarantines, sometimes
assume the chairmanship of Asean,” he said Indonesian Borneo, a cornerstone of the over just a handful of cases, and the measures
in an annual state of the nation speech a day He said Indonesia “has been accepted as a president’s agenda. have sparked anxiety and anger in some cities.
before Indonesia celebrates 77 years of diplomatic bridge” between the two nations.
independence. Jokowi, who donned a traditional outfit Videos widely shared on social media and
In the televised national address, Jokowi from the Bangka Belitung islands off Sumatra, verified by AFP showed a small group of
“It indicates that we (are at the) pinnacle of also noted the country’s economic the colour of which his private secretary said PPE-clad personnel trying to keep the main
global leadership,” he added. fundamentals remain strong amid a volatile represented a “green future”, was elected in doors of a Shanghai building closed on Friday
global economy, with inflation at 4.9% and 2014 and will finish his second and final term after a worker there was identified as a close
As head of the G20 this year, Jokowi, as the economic growth reaching 5.4% in the second in 2024. – Reuters contact of a Covid case.

A large crowd is seen bursting past the
outnumbered staff, running away from the
building as onlookers film the scene on their
mobile phones.

Some people were seen dragging what
appeared to be a metal barricade several
metres as they fled the mall.

Close contacts could face days of quarantine
and monitoring under China’s health rules.

Similiar scenes unfolded at an Ikea store in
Shanghai’s Xuhui district on Saturday, when
health authorities tried to lock down customers
on site over an “abnormal” test result.

The 25 million residents of Shanghai have
grappled with harsh Covid rules since earlier
this year, when it was sealed off for two months
to contain an outbreak. – AFP

BRIEFS CHINESE SHIP DOCKS IN
SRI LANKA AMID CONCERNS
Vendors from Terapung market with their goods during a cultural festival to celebrate the country’s 77th Independence Day at Martapura River in
Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan province. – ANTARA FOTO/BAYU PRATAMA S/REUTERSPIX HAMBANTOTA: A Chinese research vessel
docked at Sri Lanka’s Chinese-run southern
Morrison ‘undermined democracy’, says Aussie PM port of Hambantota yesterday, despite
concerns from India and the United States
SYDNEY: Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony unaware of the arrangements. In a statement, Morrison, who remains a about its alleged spying activities. The Yuan
Albanese said his predecessor Scott Morrison After a review of the matter by the Prime Liberal backbencher, said he regretted that his Wang 5 entered the deep-sea port after
had “undermined our democracy” by secretly actions had caused concern but he had “acted securing permission to enter Sri Lankan
appointing himself minister for home affairs Minister’s Department, Albanese told in good faith in a crisis”. waters on the condition it would not engage
and treasury during the Covid-19 pandemic, reporters Morrison had taken on the health in any research, port officials said. It was
in addition to the health, finance and and finance portfolios in March 2020, home Morrison defended taking on extra originally due to arrive last week, but
resources portfolios previously revealed. affairs and treasury in May 2021, and ministerial roles without his Cabinet’s Colombo asked Beijing to defer the visit
resources in April 2021. knowledge during the Covid-19 pandemic, following objections by India. But on
Morrison, who stepped down as leader of saying it was “an unprecedented time” and Saturday, after intense negotiations, Sri
the Liberal Party after losing a general election Former home affairs minister in that the powers served as a safeguard. Lanka announced a U-turn, saying
in May, has come under fire from senior Morrison’s government Karen Andrews said permission was restored to dock at
members of his own party and its coalition she had no knowledge that Morrison also “I used such powers on one occasion only. Hambantota and remain for six days for
partner, the National Party, who were held the role, and called for Morrison to resign I did not seek to interfere with ministers in the refuelling and taking in other supplies. – AFP
from parliament. conduct of their portfolio,” he said. – Reuters
‘GRAVEROBBING’ POLITICIAN
STATUE TO BE REMOVED

SYDNEY: The Australian city of Hobart voted
on Monday to remove a 132-year-old statue
commemorating a politician who stole the
skull of an Aboriginal man from a local
morgue. Hobart’s Lord Mayor Anna
Reynolds said it was “part of the process of
truthtelling” about the history of Tasmania.
The city council voted 7-4 in favour of
removing the statue of William Crowther,
who was the leader of Tasmania in the late
1870s. A surgeon by trade, Crowther in 1869
mutilated the body of William “King Billy”
Lanne, removing his skull and replacing it
with that of another person.
– AFP

7theSUN ON WEDNESDAY | AUGUST 17, 2022
NEWS WITHOUT BORDERS

Bezos attends $1b Ukraine calls on world from Enerhodar and remains
‘Lord of the Rings’ to ‘show strength’ under Ukrainian control, it was
prequel premiere Russian forces that had shelled the
o Zelensky urges for new sanctions on address, calling for new sanctions city to try to make it appear that
LOS ANGELES: It has been dubbed the Russia, highlights risks and consequences on Russia’s nuclear sector. Ukraine was attacking it.
most expensive show ever made, but of catastrophe at Zaporizhzhia plant due “If now the world does not show
producers of Amazon’s The Lord of the to continued shelling in area strength and decisiveness to Russian forces continued to
Rings: The Rings of Power described its defend one nuclear power station, shell towns and cities – Velika
US$1 billion (RM4.46 billion) it will mean that the world has lost.” Kostryumka in the south and
price tag as a “bargain” at a lavish world Vladimir Rogov, a Marhanets – opposite the
premiere in Los Angeles on Monday. Russia-installed official in Zaporizhhia nuclear power plant,
Enerhodar, said on Monday about according to a report from the
The highly anticipated TV series, 25 heavy artillery strikes from south district of the Ukrainian
launching Sept 2 on Amazon’s streaming KYIV: Ukraine called for new southern Ukraine. US-made M777 howitzers had hit armed forces on Facebook.
platform, is said to be a personal sanctions on Russia and Ukrainian President Volodymyr near the nuclear plant and
obsession of Jeff Bezos, multi-billionaire highlighted the risks and residential areas during a two-hour Ukrainian forces killed 23
founder of the online shopping consequences of a catastrophe at Zelensky has warned Russian period. Russian soldiers and destroyed two
giant-turned-streamer. Europe’s biggest nuclear plant, soldiers that if they attack the site Russia’s Interfax news agency, reinforced positions, it added.
where fresh shelling nearby has in the now Russian-controlled city quoting the press service of
Set in the world of J.R.R. Tolkien’s reignited a blame game between of Enerhodar, or use it as a base to Enerhodar’s Russian-appointed Meanwhile, a Russian-backed
books, thousands of years before the both sides. shoot from, then they will become administration, said Ukrainian separatist court in eastern
Oscar-winning Lord of the Rings film a “special target”. forces had opened fire, with blasts Ukraine’s Donetsk charged five
trilogy, the series is set to unfold over five Ukrainian and Russian- near the power plant. But foreign nationals it said were
seasons, each of 10 episodes. installed officials have traded “If through Russia’s actions a according to the head of the captured fighting with Ukrainian
accusations over who is catastrophe occurs, the administration of the Nikopol forces with being mercenaries on
Bezos joined the show’s stars and responsible for attacks close to the consequences could hit those, district, which lies across the river Monday, Russian media said.
filmmakers for the launch at California’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in who for the moment, are silent,” he
Culver Studios on Monday night, where said in a late Monday-night Russian media yesterday
the first two episodes were screened reported explosions in Crimea, the
before a spectacular light show featuring southern peninsula annexed by
dozens of illuminated drones. Russia in 2014, including at an
ammunition depot in the village of
Executive producer Lindsey Weber Mayskoye. Russia’s Defence
said the show’s US$1 billion cost was Ministry said there were no serious
“a very grabby headline people like to casualties, state-owned news
talk about,” but promised that viewers agency RIA reported. Earlier
would “see the money is really on the yesterday, RIA also reported a fire
screen”. at a transformer substation near
Dzhankoi in Crimea. – Reuters
“If you look at what it cost to make a
feature tentpole film, by thatBRIEFS A supporter of
comparison, really we’re quite a Odinga shouts
bargain,” she added, using a term for during a protest
mega-budget blockbusters released by against the results
Hollywood’s top studios. of Kenya’s general
election in Kibera,
The Rings of Power is set 4,000 years Nairobi, western
before the film trilogy and original books, Kenya on Monday.
in a fictional “Second Age”. – AFPPIX

The show features a large ensemble Kenya on edge after Ruto wins narrow election victory
cast of actors who are not widely known
to global audiences. NAIROBI: Kenyans were yesterday Monday with a narrow victory over while The Standard declared “Ruto rather than on the streets.
braced for a potential period of Odinga, the veteran opposition the 5th”, as he will become Kenya’s “I will work with all leaders in
Morfydd Clark and Robert Aramayo uncertainty after William Ruto was leader who had stood with the fifth president since independence
play younger versions of elves Galadriel proclaimed winner of the backing of the ruling party from colonial power Britain Kenya so that we can fashion a
and Elrond – characters already familiar hard-fought presidential election, following a stunning shift in in 1963. country that leaves nobody
to fans of the Lord of the Rings films. but his opponents cried foul. political allegiances. behind,” Ruto said in his victory
The results announcement did speech.
“It’s an epic adventure story, with All eyes were on defeated rival The aftermath of the largely little to calm nerves, with the
universal themes, and a real labour of Raila Odinga, who failed at his fifth peaceful vote will be keenly election commission that But his conciliatory message
love,” said Aramayo. – AFP stab at the presidency but has yet watched as a test of democratic supervised the vote itself split over did not stop supporters of
to make any public comments maturity in the East African the outcome and demonstrators in Odinga from packing the streets in
HUMAN REMAINS FOUND about the outcome of the Aug 9 powerhouse where previous Odinga’s strongholds hurling his lakeside stronghold of Kisumu,
IN AUCTIONED SUITCASES election. elections have been marred by stones and setting fire to tyres. where they clashed with police
claims of rigging and bloodshed. who fired tear gas to disperse
WELLINGTON: New Zealand police After an anxious days-long wait On the campaign trail, both them. Protests also erupted in two
have begun a homicide investigation for results, the 55-year-old Ruto “Ruto it is!” trumpeted the front Odinga and Ruto had pledged to Nairobi slums that have long been
after human remains were allegedly was declared president-elect on page headline in People Daily, deal with any disputes in court Odinga bastions. – AFP
found stashed in suitcases that were
bought at an auction in the country’s Release of affidavit behind Trump raid opposed
largest city Auckland. An undisclosed
number of remains are believed to WASHINGTON: The US Justice that the search warrant and a implicates national security, that The Justice Department said
have been stored in suitcases Department on Monday opposed receipt for items seized from support keeping the affidavit should the court order the release
auctioned as part of a storage unit requests to unseal the affidavit Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home sealed,” the department said. of the affidavit, the required
sale, and taken home by an used to justify last week’s FBI during last week’s raid have redactions would “be so
unsuspecting family after their search of Donald Trump’s Florida already been made public. It said the government had “a extensive as to render the
winning bid. Residents at a home in residence. compelling, overriding interest in remaining unsealed text devoid
South Auckland called police last But it argued that the affidavit, preserving the integrity of an of meaningful content”.
Thursday after making the grisly Several US media outlets and which lays out the FBI’s argument ongoing criminal investigation,” Among the records seized
discovery, police official Tofilau Republican members of Congress for why the search warrant it said. during the unprecedented search
Faamanuia Vaaelua confirmed. Police have asked a Florida judge to should be approved, presented a of the home of a former president
do not believe the family were release the affidavit behind the “very different set of The affidavit, it added, were documents marked “Top
involved in the suspected homicide. raid, which ignited a political considerations”. contained “critically important Secret,“ “Secret” and
“The priority for police is to confirm firestorm in an already bitterly and detailed investigative facts” “Confidential”.
the identification of the deceased so divided country. “There remain compelling as well as “highly sensitive Trump has vehemently
that we can establish the full reasons, including to protect the information about witnesses, denounced the FBI raid. – AFP
circumstances behind the discovery,“ The Justice Department noted integrity of an ongoing law including witnesses interviewed
Vaaelua added. – AFP in a filing with a US District Court enforcement investigation that by the government”.

WAREHOUSE BLAST
DEATH TOLL RISES TO 16

YEREVAN: Rescuers have recovered
more bodies from the site of a
fireworks warehouse blast in
Armenia, raising the death toll from
Sunday’s explosion to 16, the
Emergencies Ministry said yesterday.
Seventeen people remain missing, it
said in a statement, after blasts ripped
through the warehouse in a market in
the Armenian capital of Yerevan on
Sunday, causing parts of the building
to collapse and injuring at least 60
people. Emergencies Minister Armen
Pambukhchyan said a pregnant
woman and а young child were
among the dead, and that search and
rescue efforts were ongoing as of
yesterday morning. It was not clear
what caused the blast. – Reuters

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SPEAK UP

Crumbling diversity LETTERS
imperils nation
BEFORE any politician takes out [email protected]
his religion card to play it again “Any country believers of one faith to vote only for making helps account for the island’s
at the coming 15th General that fails to candidates of the same faith. So, instead robust performance in all sectors, Let us fly the
Election, it is worth noting the leverage on the of joining forces to enable humanity to notably its currency. Jalur Gemilang
findings of a 2018-2019 survey diverse ethnic, overcome its challenges, all our with pride
conducted by Arab Barometer in the cultural and religions will end up fighting and Tan Sri Ramon Navaratnam, a
Middle East and North Africa region. religious destroying each other. retired ministry secretary-general in I WOULD like to urge Malaysians
Arab Barometer is a non-partisan composition of the civil service argued convincingly in to fly the Jalur Gemilang, ahead
research network and its Wave Five its people will The religion card is one of three theSun, Aug 5 for reinstatement of the of our 65th National Day at the
data showed that trust in religious fall behind all devices used by politicians to exploit a old 4:1 ratio for quota of majority to end of the month. We are
political parties has fallen by more than those nations voter’s partisan identity and turn him minority races for the civil service. currently in transition to the
half to below 20%, compared with the that do. This is into a loyal die-hard supporter. These “Otherwise, we will be left behind,” he endemic phase of Covid-19, and
2013 figure of 40%. Across the region, because three devices – party, race and religion – said. as we edge closer to normalcy, let
more voters are turning away from such civilisations are serve to harden the divisions in society, us be reminded of our patriotic
parties. built upon eroding its pluralism and destroying Any country that fails to leverage on duty to our beloved country and
diversity, and its ability to survive cataclysmic the diverse ethnic, cultural and one another.
In nine out of 11 countries, will thrive climate change. religious composition of its people will
supporters of non-religious parties further if they fall behind all those nations that do. We strived together as a
indicated a higher preference for embrace an It is worse in America where This is because civilisations are built nation when the Covid-19
democracy than supporters of religious even greater supporters of the Republican and upon diversity, and will thrive further if pandemic struck and even during
parties. The highest levels of difference range of Democratic parties are now arrayed they embrace an even greater range of the recent floods. The difficult
were in Lebanon, Yemen and Algeria. diversities. psychologically like two armies diversities. Civilisations are a big step- times brought out the best in
Americans too may have wised up to preparing for a civil war. Their up from hunter-gatherer societies that Malaysians. Our sense of
the misuse of religion. In 2020, they contempt for each other has turned are entirely homogeneous in being kin- togetherness was clearly felt
voted out former president, Donald into lethal partisanship, as each side based. All the great civilisations rest on when we banded together to
Trump, despite his spiritual advisor views the other as a threat to the United a base of ethnic and cultural diversities. help in cash and in kind. The only
Paula White calling on God to strike States. Only two factors prevent them currency that exchanged hands
down Trump’s enemies. from weaponising themselves to attack The challenge for present-day throughout those challenging
each other: A common belief in the civilisations and nations is to rise times was love and care for each
Both in the Arab world and in global supremacy of America, and a higher by embracing religious, political other.
America, the key issues in recent years common hatred for China and Russia. and informational diversity. Pluralism
are: Climate change adaptation, battle in all sectors breaks down groupthink Has this spirit tapered off? I
against poverty and security Political, racial and religious inbreeding and shakes up would answer in a resounding
enhancement. But if you play the exclusivity hardens your mind, to complacency as diverse inputs flow in. yes. However, that should not be
religion card, you are telling the determine the type of information your The pluralistic backgrounds of team the way. The spirit of
electorate that you do not have any brain absorbs. Only such information members result in cognitive diversity togetherness and unity is
smart workable solutions. That is why that is aligned to your political, racial or that brings fresh perspectives and apparent and in line with this
you resort to selling the belief that God religious views gets in. Your brain shuts hidden angles to light, hence, year’s national celebrations’
speaks and acts through one religion, out any information that is new and stimulating breakthrough thinking for theme: “Keluarga Malaysia Teguh
and that you must vote for the party and which does not fit into your worldview. innovative solutions and improved Bersama”.
candidate that God has chosen. service delivery.
Malaysia’s long-term survival is There is no need for a theme
In Malaysia last year, during a series being threatened by a crumbling As professor of architecture Prof Dr to remind us of our patriotism,
of by-elections, issues pertaining to diversity. Nature thrives on diversity; Mohd Tajuddin Mohd Rasdi stated in care and love for each other. It is
race and religion topped the list of without it, ecosystems die. Malaysian theSun, Aug 2, the worst enemies in already in us. However, I do not
topics in social media campaigning. No citizenry is a social ecosystem that now Malaysian politics are the parties that deny that there are selfish
discussion on climate change, even resembles that of the Japanese, lacking “strongly represent a dominant single individuals who seek to sway our
though the storm clouds were in diverse inputs. Japan used to be race and single religion. That is not belief and trust in unity. My
gathering to unleash their fury across World No. 2. Today, it is no longer good for Malaysia”. Days after his answer is to look to the Jalur
the nation in December. within the top five nations. Japanese comments, it was announced that a Gemilang, waving majestically on
multinational companies lack new single race-single religion party the backdrop of a clear blue sky.
Playing the religion card is highly innovativeness because you do not find coalition would be formed. How does
dangerous for any country. Insurgents diverse cultures embedded in their such a non-pluralist entity help to Let us draw inspiration, hope
who stormed the US Capitol in January leadership structure; and in its national manage climate change, which requires and guidance from the symbol of
2021 were egged on by social media aspirations, Japan has only memories a whole-of-humanity approach? our nationhood and sovereignty.
posts that encouraged them with the of its quality control circle era to fall
prayer: “God bless each of you standing back on. How many ethnicities are Fortunately, Prime Minister Datuk Let us do our part together. Fly
up or praying.” there in the Japanese Cabinet? Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob has a vision of the Jalur Gemilang with pride
Keluarga Malaysia embodying the and honour.
The greatest long-term danger of the Malaysia’s Cabinet has 32 full value of togetherness to overcome the
religion card lies in its partisan ministers, of whom 15% are drawn from boundaries of race, religion and In the same breath, I also call
character and tendency to turn ethnic minorities; and of the 38 deputy ethnicity. It is time to flesh it up so that on all to not make light of our
believers of different religions into ministers, 23% are minorities. Not bad it does not remain just a slogan. flag. There have been cases of the
bitter enemies. Three months before compared with Japan, but low Jalur Gemilang being flown
the 14th General Election in Malaysia, compared with Singapore’s 35%. This The writer champions upside down. This must never
the leader of a political party advised strong measure of diversity at interfaith harmony. happen.
Singapore’s highest level of decision-
Comments: [email protected] Respect and honour the Jalur
Gemilang and let its glory serve
as a source of strength and hope
for all Malaysians.

Yeap Ming Liong
Subang Jaya

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COMMENT by Jason Loh and Nik Nurdiana Zulkifli

Minimising risk of cross-straits war
“UKRAINE today, Taiwan
tomorrow” was the electronic goods. The loss of chips from Taiping/Itu Aba island
phrase that was echoing Taiwan would crush China’s industries. represents the northern
and reverberating over And China accounts for 60% of the gateway of the South
Taiwanese social media when Russia world’s semiconductor demand, China Sea into Taiwan.
invaded Ukraine. according to an October 2020 report
from the Congressional Research “It is vital for
With Nancy Pelosi’s congressional trip Service. More than 90% of Asean
to Taiwan recently and China’s incensed semiconductors used there are imported member-states
reaction, social media was again abuzz or manufactured locally by foreign to sit down
with worries about the possibility of an suppliers (“Taiwan chip industry with China and
outbreak of conflict by accident. emerges as battlefront in US-China hold talks on
showdown”, Reuters, Dec 27, 2021). joint-
Provocative actions by the People’s Furthermore, “semiconductor development
Liberation Army Air Force via intrusion foundries are located on the narrow plain (JD). While JD
of Taiwan’s air defence identification along Taiwan’s west coast facing China, may not
zone, and the scrambling of the island’s some 130km away at the nearest point. definitively
fighter jets for “interception” in response Most are close to so-called red beaches, resolve the
could lead to war if either side “pulls the considered by military strategists as likely thorny issues
trigger”. landing sites for a Chinese invasion”. of overlapping
As alluded, the South China Sea claims, it
But China’s invasion of Taiwan will (SCS), which directly connects with the would at least force the hand of the US in this regard. the US may have to “tolerate” the
come with a heavy price tag, not only Straits of Taiwan, will see an inevitable serve to Since the Philippines, another breach in respect of Taiwan, it would
politically but economically. It would be spill-over from the conflict, not only minimise a certainly not do so when it comes to
self-defeating as the disruption caused, economically, but in terms of security potential overlapping claimant, has traditionally the Philippines and, simultaneously, the
to one of the Indo-Pacific’s major implications too. conflict in the closed military ties with the US as SCS.
strategic and primary waterways and The SCS is a contested area too South China embodied by the Mutual Defence Treaty
sea-lane communications routes, would among several Southeast Asian Sea. 1951, this will also give the US another The economic consequences for
be one where the costs outweigh the countries, with China and Taiwan justification to get involved. Southeast Asia/Asean would be severe. If
benefits. China’s own economy could be overlapping as claimants. a full-blown war were to erupt in the
crippled. Presumably, the invasion of Taiwan Taiping/Itu Aba island is claimed by SCS, other member-countries or
would also “entail” China, as rival the Philippines too. The island also member-states with overlapping claims
Needless to say, China’s invasion of claimant, seizing the Taiping/Itu Aba represents the northern gateway of the could be compelled to take part together
Taiwan will send shockwaves throughout island, which is under Taiwanese control SCS into Taiwan and the rest of East Asia, with Australia and India, however token
the Asia/Indo-Pacific region. and administration. In turn, this would and eastern half of the Pacific Rim. the participation.
mean SCS would experience a full-blown
As pointed out by the Australian conflict for the first time. This would have This means, China’s attack on Of course, all this is merely conjecture
Strategic and Policy Institute, the “major critical ramifications on the freedom of Taiping/Itu Aba island will further at present. Therefore, it is vital for Asean
ports of Shanghai, Dalian, Tianjin and navigation that is dependent on disrupt the Indo-Pacific supply-chain member-states to sit down with China
others are dependent on passage demilitarisation and deescalation in the route/passageway, prompting the US, and hold talks on joint-development
through waters near Taiwan”. The Straits SCS, which the US has been at the together with the Philippines, to take (JD).
of Taiwan “is the major conduit for forefront promoting via its Free and action.
shipping from North Asia to the rest of Open Indo-Pacific paradigm. EMIR Research has been calling for
the world, and it is also the most direct While the US may stay out of China’s In turn, this could lead to an all-out the revival of the JD concept, first mooted
route from south China to the US” (“A invasion of Taiwan, as a purely internal confrontation precipitated by one side by the venerable Deng Xiaoping (“Joint
blockade of Taiwan would cripple matter, it may be hard-pressed to do so wanting to enforce a corridor for the development of the South China Sea:
China’s economy”, The Strategist, Aug 8). when it comes to the SCS. Moreover, any continuation of a free and open The way forward to avoid conflict”, Jan 16,
conflict in the SCS, which by default passageway in the SCS, with the other 2020).
An invasion and blockade would also further militarises the SCS or increases interpreting it as an act of belligerence.
cause mayhem to the global supply chain China’s visibility, could provide US the While JD may not definitively resolve
of microchips. pretext to intervene. After all, the US is Any conflict in the SCS would mean the thorny issues of overlapping claims, it
back with its Indo-Pacific Economic the US simply cannot afford not to would at least serve to minimise a
Taiwan holds 63% of global contracts Framework. A conflict in the SCS, with intervene this time. Otherwise, it would potential conflict in the SCS.
for microchip production and a immense implications on the Indo- render the implicit or tacit containment
staggering 92% for the most-advanced Pacific supply-chains, production policy towards China – in concert with Jason Loh Seong Wei and
semiconductor manufacturing capacity, network linkages, shipping routes and the Philippines, Vietnam and Singapore – Nik Nurdiana Zulkifli are part of the
according to a report by Boston other geo-economic dynamics, may ineffective. And, this would create a grey research team of EMIR Research, an
Consulting and the Semiconductor area over the whole security
Industry Association. arrangements. independent think tank focused on
strategic policy recommendations
China alone is the destination for Both Taiwan and the Philippines are
about half of Taiwan’s exports of part of the “first island chains” for the based on rigorous research.
integrated circuits. Taiwan-sourced chips Asia-Pacific geostrategy of the US. While Comments: [email protected]
are central to China’s exports of

LETTERS [email protected]

Monitor cases below bankruptcy threshold All for clean food premises

THE Consumers Association of Penang actions against defaulters. to build a career, and having to rebuild THE recent closure of several cleanliness and service, in order
(CAP) is concerned about the January But how is the government going to their credit and secure loans. food premises in Klang by the for people to return on a regular
to April 2022 bankruptcy statistics that Klang Municipal Council is basis. One should think of the
were revealed recently, following the monitor cases that are below the People have to understand that no lauded. Enforcement is a rare long-term investment, or lose
Insolvency (Amendment) Act 2020 that bankruptcy threshold? The objective is company or financial institution will word to the rakyat these days. business in no time, and
took effect on Sept 1, 2021, which is to reach out to these people and to likely forget a debt owed to them, and Many times, grouses have been eventually be forced to close
just the tip of the iceberg. assist them in managing their debt by it is going to haunt the debtor even a voiced in the media, but have shop.
promoting CCDM, which undertakes few years later, with added interest. fallen on deaf ears. So, it was a
With the amendment, a creditor credit counselling and loan pleasant surprise to note the The closures recently are a
may file for bankruptcy action against a restructuring for individuals. We advise people who are unable to closures of several eateries by timely lesson for others too, who
debtor if the debt amounts to service a loan because of unforeseen the authorities over two weeks. are in this business, to take heed.
RM100,000. The bankruptcy threshold Statistics show there are people circumstances to try prioritising their
before the amendment was RM50,000. aged 25 and below being made loan repayment or seek advice from It is a known fact that there is It is noteworthy that the
This means that if a debt does not bankrupt. However, there was a CCDM for possible solutions. nothing like home-cooked food. authorities concerned acted
exceed RM100,000, the creditor is downward trend from 139 in 2018 to But when people eat out, it without fear or favour, for the
unable to file for action. 54 in 2019, 21 in 2020, 20 in 2021 and The other common problem CAP could be either for want of good of the rakyat, who have
five from January to April 2022. Even if accounted is people failing to update change or they have no been shortchanged for far
It is difficult to determine the there is a decreasing trend in 2022 for their current correspondence address alternative. Hence, they are too long.
number of debtors who owe anywhere those aged 25 and below, it is probably and contact information with the putting their health in the hands
less than RM100,000, unless they reach linked to the increment of the financial institution they took their of the management, the cooks I hope this exercise will be
out to agencies such as the Credit bankruptcy threshold. loans. and other staff to serve them ongoing, so the culture of
Counselling and Debt Management food according to regulations on cleanliness and good hygiene
(CCDM) Agency, which is under the An average of 18 people of all ages When they default in the repayment food preparation. will become a norm.
purview of Bank Negara Malaysia. were declared bankrupt daily in the on their housing loans, for example,
first five months. We will never know the financial institutions may send Consumers expect The rakyat too can play a part
As it is commonly known, a debt of the actual number of debtors them legal notices that they never restaurants they patronise to be by working with the authorities
even a few thousand ringgit is difficult struggling below this threshold of receive until it is too late. clean and the staff to practise and informing them of dirty
to manage because a loan default will RM100,000, just waiting for their hygiene. It is grossly unethical restaurants. This will help the
result in mounting interest, and in accumulating interest to push them Therefore, we urge people to take not to do so. authorities to identify outlets
times of economic uncertainties, it can past that threshold. their loan issues seriously. Above all, that break food regulations,
be even tougher. practice thrift and avoid unnecessary When a person runs a making for easier enforcement.
The other apprehension is that spending. business, the onus is on the
The government’s reason to about half of those who became person to ensure patrons are Thiagarajan
increase the bankruptcy threshold bankrupt in 2022 were aged between Mohideen Abdul Kader satisfied with the food, Mathiaparanam
during the pandemic was to delay legal 25 and 44 - in their prime of life - trying President
CAP Klang

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MEDIA & MARKETING

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KL MARKET SUMMARY Malaysia’s renewable
August 16, 2022

INDICES 10,749.50 CHANGE +88.99 energy installation hits 23%
FBMEMAS
FBMKLCI 1,518.78 +14.77
CONSUMER PRODUCTS 581.24 +4.85
INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS 183.88 +0.78
CONSTRUCTION 160.11 +1.16
FINANCIAL SERVICES 16,811.30 +33.51
ENERGY 657.51 +0.09
TELECOMMUNICATIONS 603.37 +16.99 o Target of 40% by 2035,
HEALTH CARE 1,576.31 +3.36 transition to low-carbon
TRANSPORTATION 811.12 +4.05 power system picks up
PROPERTY 644.52 +1.89 momentum with focus
PLANTATION 7,258.72 +97.16 on four key green sources
FBMSHA 10,901.90 +132.37
FBMACE 4,968.28 +8.82
TECHNOLOGY 67.23 +0.20

TURNOVER VALUE KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has
2.692 BIL RM2.215 BIL reached 23% installation of renewable
energy (RE) and is planning to hit 40%
5 MOST ACTIVES by 2035.
August 16, 2022
Energy and Natural Resources
STOCK VOL CLSG (sen) +/– (sen) Deputy Minister Datuk Ali Biju said
HARTA 197,091,000 177.0 -9.0 Malaysia’s transition of electricity
TOPGLOV 143,960,700 83.5 +4.0 supply system towards a low-carbon
MTRONIC 107,492,800 5.0 +0.5 energy system is outlined in the
BORNOIL 88,056,500 2.5 UNCH Malaysia Renewable Energy Roadmap
DNEX-CU 64,373,600 3.5 +0.5 (MyRER), which focuses on increasing
the share of four key RE resources,
5 TOP GAINERS namely solar, biomass, biogas, and Malaysia houses the largest CCGT in Southeast Asia and is one of the largest gas-fired power
August 16, 2022 hydro through a balanced yet generators in the region. – EDRA ENERGY WEBSITE
sustainable approach.
STOCK VOL CLSG (RM) +/– RM the largest gas-fired power generators in and there have been ongoing
PETDAG 269,400 23.02 +0.76 He said the push for energy this region,“ he said in his speech improvements in its energy efficiency
BKAWAN 8,500 23.90 +0.42 transition has become much stronger officiating the Global Gas Turbine technology,” he added. “The use of
HEIM 235,800 25.00 +0.30 over the past few years. Power Generation Summit yesterday. liquefied natural gas will be crucial to
BJFOOD 4,844,900 4.34 +0.29 our transition to clean energy and will
HAPSENG 482,100 7.50 +0.26 “Malaysia’s transition towards a low- He said by phasing out coal, natural remain the key part of most energy
carbon energy system saw our power gas has become the cleanest burning systems for decades to come until low-
5 TOP LOSERS players putting in place two combined- fossil fuel that can supplement carbon substitutes like hydrogen
August 16, 2022 cycle gas turbine (CCGT) power plants – intermittent RE sources as well as become widely accessible.”
Edra Melaka Power Plant and Sultan ensure a reliable electricity supply.
STOCK VOL CLSG (RM) +/– RM Iskandar Power Station, supplying a The two-day summit was organised
HARISON 11,200 5.50 -0.18 total of 3,682 megawatts of electrical “The use of combined cycle gas by CGN Energy International and Edra
BOXPAK 65,600 1.06 -0.16 power to the national grid. turbine technology for power Power Holdings Sdn Bhd. – Bernama
SUNMOW 40,000 0.75 -0.13 generation has been well established
HUMEIND-LA 19,000 1.30 -0.12 “Malaysia now houses the largest
MPI 338,800 32.28 -0.12 CCGT in Southeast Asia and is one of

EXCHANGE RATES AUGUST 16, 2022 KLIA, Langkawi International Airport
among world’s best in Q2 global survey

Foreign currency Bank sell Bank buy Bank buy KUALA LUMPUR: KL International The top three compliments received for KLIA were related to smooth processes at touchpoints,
Airport (KLIA) and Langkawi International courteous on-ground assistance and fast check-in at the counters. – BERNAMAPIX
1 US DOLLAR TT/OD TT OD Airport (LGK) have been listed as the
1 AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR 4.5310 4.3980 4.3880 world’s best airports in the Q2’22 Airport movements saw a 26% increase from the recommencement of more international
1 BRUNEI DOLLAR 3.1900 3.0640 3.0480 Service Quality survey by Airports Council preceding month. routes by various airline partners last
1 CANADIAN DOLLAR 3.2850 3.1900 3.1820 International that measures overall month including the Kuching–Singapore
1 EURO 3.5030 3.4100 3.3980 passenger satisfaction for terminal safety, To date, both sectors have shown an route by Malaysia Airlines, Kota Kinabalu
1 NEWZEALAND DOLLAR 4.6080 4.4590 4.4390 facilities, services, and cleanliness. upward recovery trend with domestic (BKI)–Bangkok-Don Mueng by AirAsia,
1 SINGAPORE DOLLAR 2.8890 2.7830 2.7670 traffic reaching 66% and international 18% Busan–BKI by Air Busan, Jakarta–Kuala
1 STERLING POUND 3.2850 3.1900 3.1820 Both airports achieved a perfect score of of pre-Covid-19 volume. Lumpur (KUL) by Citilink and Medan-
1 SWISS FRANC 5.4640 5.2920 5.2720 5.00 in the survey. KLIA shared the Kualanamu–KUL by Batik Air Indonesia.
100 UAE DIRHAM 4.7750 4.6650 4.6500 achievement with seven other airports in Malaysia’s aviation industry continues
100 BANGLADESHTAKA 124.8100 118.3700 118.1700 the over 40 million passengers per annum its recovery trajectory with the
100 CHINESE RENMINBI 4.8580 4.5270 4.3270 (mppa) category. LGK was the only airport
100 HONGKONG DOLLAR 66.8000 64.2000 scoring full points in the 2–5 mppa
100 INDIAN RUPEE 58.4200 55.5400 N/A category.
100 INDONESIAN RUPIAH 5.7900 5.4400 55.3400
100 JAPANESE YEN 0.0318 0.0288 5.2400 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd
100 NEWTAIWAN DOLLAR 3.4110 3.3040 0.0238 (MAHB) managing director Datuk Iskandar
100 PAKISTAN RUPEE 16.2000 3.2940 Mizal Mahmood said the top three
100 PHILIPPINE PESO 2.1600 N/A compliments received for KLIA were
100 QATAR RIYAL 8.2200 2.0200 N/A related to smooth processes at the
100 SAUDI RIYAL 124.5100 7.7500 1.8200 touchpoints, courteous on-ground
100THAI BAHT 122.0200 118.2000 7.5500 assistance and fast check-in at the counters.
13.3100 115.8400 118.0000
11.8100 115.6400 For July 2022, MAHB registered a total of
11.4100 7.8 million passenger movements, with 4.8
million passenger movements at its
Source: Malayan Banking Berhad/Bernama network of local airports and 3 million at its
Turkish airport, Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
International Airport.

The group recorded 3.1 million
domestic and 1.6 million international
movements in Malaysia. International

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Yinson collaborates with Dinamikjaya Motors as EV leasing partners

PETALING JAYA: Yinson Holdings and beyond.
Bhd through wholly owned “Only through the
subsidiary Yinson Green establishment of these kind of
Technologies Pte Ltd (YGT) will collaborations with likeminded
collaborate with Dinamikjaya partners will be able to realise our
Motors Sdn Bhd (DJM), the goal of electrifying the marine,
distributor of Kia marque vehicles mobility and energy ecosystem
in Malaysia and a 65%-owned that is affordable and accessible
subsidiary of Bermaz Auto Bhd for everyone,” he added.
(BAuto), as electric vehicle (EV) YGT vice-president of new
leasing partners. ventures Kelvin Soon said the
demand for EV in Malaysia is
Through the collaboration, EV expanding rapidly in line with the
models distributed by DJM will be increasing focus from
made available for lease through government, automotive industry
YGT, which offers end-to-end and consumers.
leasing services for electric vans, “We propose that customers
buses, cars and motorbikes. who wish to try out or have short-
term specific needs to opt for this
The leasing packages come leasing programme as a prelude to
with complimentary chargEV full ownership,” said BAuto group
membership which Yinson holds CEO and DJM director Datuk
a majority stake in a joint venture Francis Lee.
to commercialise, operate and YGT’s full-fledged EV leasing
maintain. services include maintenance and
servicing, road tax and insurance
Yinson executive vice- renewal, battery-charging
president of technology and new management system and digital
ventures Eirik Barclay said the solutions. Barclay (left) presenting a token of appreciation to Lee.
collaboration allows its vision for a
cleaner, more sustainable
transportation system in Malaysia

Enra proposes to diversify Duopharma Biotech
into MRO business Q2 earnings up
6% on improved sales

KUALA LUMPUR: Duopharma Biotech Bhd’s
net profit for the second quarter ended June
30, 2022 improved by 5.98% to RM16.31
million compared with RM15.39 million in the
same quarter last year, as revenue grew
16.92% to RM181.74 million from RM155.44
o Group to reduce reliance on existing core operations, especially property development, million in the corresponding quarter in 2021
which has been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic due to improved sales in the ethical classic
segment and public health sector.
For the six months period, net profit
increased by 10.9% to RM36.6 million from
PETALING JAYA: Enra Group Bhd intends to generators. assets includes diesel engines and generators RM33 million in the corresponding period last
diversify its existing core businesses to Enra is collaborating with MTU Services (including ancillary and related equipment) year mainly due to the increase in sales.
include the maintenance, repair and (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd to pursue new projects in industries such as O&G, marine, industrial Revenue also grew by 14.23% to RM367.68
overhaul (MRO) operations to improve its and contracts in MRO services across various and agriculture,” Enra said. million compared to RM321.89 million
performance, which industries via mainly due to higher sales to ethical classic
has declined in the past MSMENRA Sdn Bhd. Additionally, the group wishes to reduce market and public health sector.
three financial years. As at July 25, 2022, its reliance on its existing businesses, The company has declared an interim
Enra’s wholly owned especially the property development dividend of 0.5 sen per share amounting to
Enra is principally indirect subsidiary, segment, which has been affected by the about RM4.762 million for the current
involved in the Enra Energy Solutions Covid-19 pandemic. The pandemic had financial period ended June 30 ,2022.
provision of energy Sdn Bhd, holds 70% resulted in the group not being able to obtain Group managing director Leonard Ariff
services, property equity interest in timely approvals for its projects which in turn Abdul Shatar expressed optimism in the
development, and MSMENRA, and MTU Services holds the delayed its property launches. company’s performance for the remaining
investment holding. It intends to grow and rest. months of the year, underpinned by the
expand its current MRO operations under its “The management believes that the Enra’s management believes that the positive growth momentum seen in
energy services segment to serve a wider nature of MRO business activities is stable proposed diversification may contribute 25% Malaysia’s economy following the reopening
range of industries, in addition to the oil and and recurring due to the continuous need for or more of the net profit of the group and of international borders and the government’s
gas (O&G) industry. Currently, the group ongoing maintenance of assets to keep result in a diversion of 25% or more of the net increased budget allocation in the
provides MRO services to its O&G customers operations running. An example of those assets of the group towards MRO services. pharmaceutical segment this year.
to maintain and preserve diesel engines and “Over the longer term, we are always
Enra will seek approval from shareholders
at an EGM for the diversification.

Bintai Kinden appointed by S.Korean firm to market piping, fitting products exploring new opportunities to expand our
product portfolio in the health and wellness
sector to cater to the growing demand for such
offerings in an ageing society. We are also on
PETALING JAYA: Bintai Kinden Corp Bhd responsible for the promotion of WSM’s chemical and petrochemical industries,” he the lookout for potential M&A within Asean to
subsidiary Bintai Energy Sdn Bhd has been products. said in a statement yesterday. increase our overseas earnings,” he said in a
appointed by South Korea’s World Standard statement.
Materials Co Ltd (WSM) to sell and market Bintai Kinden executive director Azri Meanwhile, WSM president Ahn Byung He said the RM375 million government
flanges, plates, tubes, pipe, coils and fittings Azerai said the collaboration enables it to Hwan said it is looking forward to bring its tender to supply Insugen-Insulin
for the chemical and petrochemical widen its product offerings to the chemical products to the Malaysian market’s Recombinant Human Formulation for three
industries. and petrochemical industries important for chemical and petrochemical industries. years through 2025 is expected to contribute
their role in the value-chain of other positively to the company’s future profit, in
As part of the appointment, WSM will industries such as plastics and automotive WSM is involved in the manufacturing addition to the contract extension to continue
work with Bintai Energy for three years to as they supply the raw materials. and trading of industrial steel products. supplying pharmaceutical and
seek opportunities as well as provide The company supplies to various industries nonpharmaceutical products to government
technical and price support for the “WSM research and development efforts internationally, including oil and gas, hospitals and clinics until end-2022.
products while Bintai Energy will be have been rewarded with quality flanges, power generation, shipbuilding, chemical
pipes and fittings that are used in the and petrochemical industries.

MAHB records 7.8 million passenger movements in July

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Airports international sector recording a new high of resumption of airline connectivity and daily services from Kuala Namu, Medan and
Holdings Bhd’s (MAHB) passenger 1.6 million passengers since the pandemic routes,” it said. two flights weekly to Cam Ranh from KL
movements for its network of airports stood began, and the domestic sector remained International Airport (KLIA), respectively,”
at 7.8 million passengers in July 2022, above 3 million passengers. MAHB also said the Kota Kinabalu it said.
equivalent to 62.2% of its pre-pandemic International Airport also welcomed the
levels. “International passenger movements recommencement of Air Busan flights from Additionally, MAHB said KLIA and the
exceeded the 3 million mark for the first Busan, South Korea with three flights per Langkawi International Airport have been
In a filing with Bursa Malaysia yesterday, time in July at 3.1 million passengers, week, AirAsia’s daily flights to Singapore and listed as among the world’s best airports in
it said Malaysia recorded 4.8 million overall mainly driven by summer holidays period three flights per week to Don Mueang. the latest Airport Service Quality survey for
passenger movements, with the and Hajj season, as well as the further the second quarter of 2022. – Bernama
“Batik Air and AirAsia also recommenced

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SUNBIZ

BRIEFS M’SIA WORKING WITH BFood Q4 net profit more
9 COUNTRIES ON HALAL than doubles to RM40.66m
SECTOR DEVELOPMENT
o Board declares fourth interim dividend of 2.0 particularly from the existing Starbucks Coffee Co Sdn Bhd to
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is sen, total for financial year amounts to 5.50 sen Starbucks café outlets as well as maintain its revenue growth
actively cooperating with nine the contribution from the new momentum and anticipates
countries on the development of Starbucks café outlets that the operating results
the global halal sector, said the opened during the to remain satisfactory in
Ministry of International Trade and financial year and the the ensuing financial
Industry. Deputy Minister Datuk PETALING JAYA: Berjaya Food mainly due to higher same-store- turnaround of KRR’s year.
Lim Ban Hong said the countries Bhd’s (BFood) net profit more than sales growth, particularly from the business performance. BFood CEO Datuk
are Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia, doubled to RM40.66 million in the existing Starbucks café outlets as The board has declared Sydney Quays said: “It was
Thailand, Saudi Arabia, Russia, fourth quarter ended June 30, 2022, well as the new Starbucks café a fourth interim certainly a year of
South Korea, Japan and Taiwan. from RM14.27 million a year ago in outlets opened during the financial dividend of 2.0 sen per success and progress
“The cooperation is in the form of tandem with the higher revenue year. share for for the
the development of the halal recorded coupled with the For the full year, BFood’s net t h e group
industry ecosystem framework to turnaround in Kenny Rogers profit more than doubled to financial despite
accelerate economic cooperation Roasters’ (KRR) performance. RM122.74 million from RM47.11 year to be payable on Sept 22, 2022.
and integration between countries Revenue soared 61% to million last year, while revenue The total dividend declared for the facing the operational headwinds.
and connectivity between regional RM291.27 million compared with grew 39% to RM997.74 million from financial year amounted to 5.50 sen We will continue to work hard
markets,“ he said in Dewan Negara RM180.72 million in the previous RM717.34 million mainly due to the single-tier dividend per share. towards sustaining our growth
yesterday. – Bernama year’s corresponding quarter, higher same-store-sales growth, The group expects Berjaya momentum as we enter the new
financial year”.
AIRASIA LOOKS TO
RE-ESTABLISHING MyCIF raised RM2.7b from ECF, P2P platforms in 2021
HUB IN PENANG
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Co- through the ECF platform from 1,988 MSME, surging 123% related MSME due to the strategic
GEORGE TOWN: AirAsia is looking Investment Fund (MyCIF) has (RM420.9 million) and the P2P from RM512.65 million in 2020. importance of the sector to the
at re-establishing its hub in Penang raised more than RM2.7 billion platform (RM2.29 billion). country’s economic recovery.
on the back of strong demand for from its equity crowdfunding (ECF) “Thus far, MyCIF has
direct flights to the island and peer-to-peer (P2P) campaigns Both platforms drew 20,531 accumulated a net return of RM4.6 Since its inception in October
regionally. AirAsia Malaysia CEO as of Dec 31, 2021, up from RM1.33 investors as of Dec 31, 2021, up million contributed by the 2019, MyCIF, a fund administered
Riad Asmat said despite the billion recorded in 2020. from 19,603 in 2020, and 50% of increases in ECF capital return and by the SC on behalf of the Ministry
overwhelming demand from other them are below 35 years old. P2P interest/return. All returns and of Finance, has received a total of
countries in the region for direct According to MyCIF’s 2021 repayments received from MyCIF RM180 million allocation of which,
flights to Penang, the airline’s annual report released by Securities The SC said with the continued were plowed back for further co- RM80 million was allocated in 2021
capacity is limited with only two Commission Malaysia (SC) support of MyCIF, the ECF market investment,” the SC said. by the government to provide co-
aircraft operating from the island yesterday, the funds raised came raised RM221.63 million from 104 investments alongside private
currently. “When compared with from 4,556 micro, small and MSME in 2021 alone, a jump of 74% The SC said MyCIF will continue investors on the ECF and P2P
pre-Covid levels, our operations in medium-sized enterprises (MSME) from RM127.73 million raised in to assist in ECF and P2P financing platforms. – Bernama
Penang right now are at about 60% 2020 while P2P raised RM1.14 billion with a specific focus on agriculture-
in terms of scheduled flights and
we aim to increase it to 80% by
year-end. A third aircraft will enable
us to achieve that target sooner,”he
told the media after signing a
memorandum of collaboration
with Penang Global Tourism CEO
Ooi Chok Yan here yesterday. –
Bernama

SME Sentiment
Index shows firms
optimistic, resilient

Women more likely to invest regularly and stay invested: StashAway survey KUALA LUMPUR: The Small and Medium
Enterprises (SME) Sentiment Index showed
PETALING JAYA: Women are more likely to compared to men. The StashAway Risk Index, or While women are more likely to invest a positive reading of 53.8 points, suggesting
invest regularly and are more likely to stay SRI, indicates the 1% probability of losing a given consistently over the long term, statistics show that most businesses are relatively
invested, according to StashAway Insights 2022 – percentage in asset value in any year. For that they aren’t investing enough. This is despite optimistic, resilient and adaptive about
Bridging the Gender Investing Gap, but women example, an SRI 25% portfolio with US$100,000 the fact that women, on average, have higher life their finances and the state of the overall
are not investing enough. has a 1% chance of losing 25%, or US$25,000 in a expectancies than men, and therefore more economy.
year. retirement years to plan for.
Since making their first investment, women in SME Bank group president and chief
Singapore and Malaysia were, on average, 1.1 Across all regions, male investors are more It said: “68% of women believe they will outlive executive officer Datuk Aria Putera Ismail
times more likely than men to invest each month. likely to invest in portfolios with a higher SRI. their spouse. Malaysian women born in the year said the new leading economic indicator
However, in the Middle East, men were, on Higher-risk portfolios are more likely to be met 2000, have an average life expectancy of 75 years produced by the bank served to gauge
average, 1.3 times more likely to invest with short-term volatility. However, women are old, outliving their male counterparts by four SMEs’ sentiment on the economic outlook
consistently compared to women. In Malaysia, more likely to follow through with their years.” and business environment, providing a
women are more likely to invest consistently commitment to investing. For instance, in glimpse into the reality of SMEs on the
compared to men at 1.22 times over a period of 20 Malaysia, 44% of women who signed up have Female clients now make up 42% of digital ground.
months, in comparison to male investors. invested on our platform, compared to 32% of wealth manager StashAway’s new client base in
men. Malaysia, up from 14% since launch in October “Despite the perception that we are
Women are also more likely to stay invested 2018. operating in an environment of uncertainty
and less likely to withdraw their investments and Women also check their investments less and unprecedented challenges, the index
close their accounts. Investors may close their frequently than men. Generally, men check their StashAway Insights 2022 observes the gender reading of above 50 points revealed that
accounts for a number of reasons: they may be investments 1.5 times more often than women. investing behaviours since its launch in Singapore SME entrepreneurs are optimistic, resilient
dissatisfied with returns, worried about the In Malaysia, men are more likely than women to in 2017. The genders portrayed in this report are and adaptive to future prospects.
markets, or they may simply have reached their log in in their first 30 days of making an based on the gender of its clients indicated when
investment goal. In Malaysia, women are more investment. they sign up to use its platform. The report “In fact, 57.3% of the respondents expect
likely to stay invested 1.18 times more than their excludes data from investors who did not specify the business environment to improve over
male counterparts. The gap widens the longer its “We believe that women are less reactionary their gender when they signed up. The results are the next six to 12 months,” he said in a
platform has been live in each of the regions. and anxious about their investments after making based on data from its global client base in statement yesterday.
a decision than men, hence they do not check Singapore, Malaysia, the Middle East, Hong Kong,
Women choose lower-risk portfolios their investments constantly,” said StashAway. and Thailand. He said in line with the optimism, more
than 70% of SMEs have indicated the
importance of strengthening customer
relationships and operational efficiencies.

Besides that, he said the SME Sentiment
Index also showed that 73.2% of SMEs are
anticipating an increase in their gross
revenue leading to improvement in
profitability over time.

Meanwhile, SME Bank chief economist
Lynette Lee said the SME Sentiment Index
has revealed that SMEs are hopeful and
positive about the recovery prospects over
the next six to 12 months and they
remained steadfast in facing the challenges
ahead.

The inaugural survey was conducted
between April and June 2022 with 730
respondents consisting of small businesses
(66.7%) followed by micro (21.4%), medium
(10.4%) and large (1.5%). – Bernama

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China lithium hub Sichuan BRIEFS TENCENT SAID TO BE
rations power supply to factories PLANNING DISPOSAL
OF STAKE IN MEITUAN
o Local govt orders industrial users in 19 out of 21 cities In Tokyo, Toyota Motor Corp said it has
to suspend production until Saturday amid heatwave suspended operations at its plant in Sichuan. HONG KONG: China’s Tencent
Holdings plans to sell all or a bulk
BEIJING: Chinese lithium hub Sichuan hydropower projects provide electricity to Toyota’s joint venture plant in the city of of its US$24 billion (RM107
province will ration electricity supply to industrial hubs along the country’s east coast. Chengdu has ceased operations until billion) stake in food delivery firm
factories until Saturday, state media reported, Saturday, a company spokesperson said. Meituan to placate domestic
as a heatwave sends power demand soaring But the local government has decided to regulators and monetise an
and dries up reservoirs. prioritise residential power supply, ordering Toyota declined to reveal the amount of eight-year-old investment, four
industrial users in 19 out of 21 cities in the vehicle output that would be affected by the sources with knowledge of the
Temperatures in the province – home to province to suspend production until suspension. matter said. Tencent, which owns
nearly 84 million people – have hovered above Saturday, according to a notice issued on 17% of Meituan, has been
40-42°C since last week, according to data Sunday. Some companies will be permitted to engaging with financial advisers
from China’s Meteorological Administration, operate at a limited capacity, depending on in recent months to work out
increasing the demand for air conditioning. Several companies including aluminium their production needs. how to execute a potentially
producer Henan Zhongfu Industrial and large sale of its Meituan stake,
The region relies on dams to generate 80% fertiliser producers Sichuan Meifeng “Sources estimate at least 1,200 tonnes of said three of the sources. Based on
of its electricity, but rivers in the area have Chemical Industry said in stock exchange lithium output will be cut due to the Meituan’s market capitalisation as
dried up this summer, Beijing’s Water statements they were suspending production. operations disruptions in these five days,” of Monday, Tencent’s 17% stake is
Resources Ministry said. Susan Zou, an analyst at Rystad Energy, told worth US$24.3 billion. – Reuters
A plant operated by Taiwanese giant and AFP, adding the cost of lithium carbonate had
The province in China’s southwest Apple supplier Foxconn in the province has jumped since Monday. JAPAN’S JERA TO BUY
produces half the nation’s lithium, used in also suspended production, Taipei’s Central 35% STAKE IN
batteries for electric vehicles, and its News Agency reported. Provinces including Zhejiang, Jiangsu and VIETNAM RE COMPANY
Anhui that rely on power from western China
have also issued electricity curbs for TOKYO: Japan’s biggest power
industrial users to ensure homes had enough generator Jera said yesterday it
power, according to local media reports. – will spend about ¥15 billion
AFP, Reuters (RM500 million) to buy a 35.1%
stake in Vietnamese renewable
Beijing acts to support some property energy company Gia Lai Electricity
developers, boost demand in economy JSC (GEC) to expand its overseas
business. Under the deal to be
HONG KONG: China will guarantee new Apartment buildings under construction in Beijing. China’s policymakers have been trying to stabilise the completed by October or
onshore bond issues by a few select private sector that accounts for a quarter of the economy after a string of defaults among developers and a November, Jera will buy about 14%
developers to support its embattled property slump in home sales. – REUTERSPIX stake in GEC from International
sector, sources said yesterday, while the state Finance Corp and about 21% from
planner said it will boost economic demand loan prime rate later this month, which could sources with knowledge of the matter said Armstrong Asset Management
and speed up infrastructure projects. give some relief to mortgage holders. regulators have asked state-owned China Pte, Jera said. GEC holds about
Bond Insurance Co Ltd to provide guarantees 600 megawatts of wind, solar and
News of the planned state support for some Addressing fears that developers regarded for bond issuance by Longfor Group and CIFI hydroelectric power assets, including
better-quality private developers saw the Hang as financially sound could also be impacted by Holdings. – Reuters. projects under construction. Jera is a
Seng mainland properties sub-index rise by as the malaise gripping the property sector, four joint venture between Tokyo Electric
much as 10% at one point, before profit taking Power and Chubu Electric Power. –
pared gains. Reuters

Policymakers have been trying to stabilise BHP full-year
the sector that accounts for a quarter of the profit sizzles
national gross domestic product after a string on soaring
of defaults among developers and a slump in commodity prices
home sales. The property sector’s troubles and
weak consumption have weakened a nascent SYDNEY: BHP Group Ltd reported
recovery in an economy that has been hobbled bumper profits yesterday on the
by strict Covid restrictions. back of gains in prices of coal and
other commodities, and declined to
Bleak data for July showed that the world’s rule out a second approach in its
second-biggest economy unexpectedly slowed spurned A$8.34 billion (RM26
and property investment fell at the fastest clip billion) bid for OZ Minerals.
this year.
Shares in the world’s biggest
And yesterday, officials from the state miner by market value rose 5.5%
planner gave assurances that policies would after a greater-than-expected 26%
be geared to boosting economic demand in “a rise in earnings to US$21.3 billion
strong, reasonable and moderate manner” (RM95 billion) for the year ended
and infrastructure construction would be June 30 – its highest since 2011 –
accelerated in the third quarter of the year. and the announcement of a record
dividend.
Yuan Da, a spokesperson at the National
Development and Reform Commission, told a For the fiscal year ended June 30,
news conference that policy banks would shareholders will get a final dividend
grant more credit and more special local of US$1.75 per share, making a peak
government bonds would be issued. annual distribution of US$3.25 per
share, at a time when other miners
Home buyers, and existing owners looking have cut investor returns to contend
to improve their home, would also receive with declining profits.
support, Yuan said.
Flushed with funds and more
There are also expectations for a cut in the nimble after unifying its London and
Sydney public holdings, BHP is back
BlackRock to invest A$1b in Australian battery project looking for acquisitions and on Aug
8 offered to buy copper and nickel
SYDNEY: The world’s largest fund manager, realising a renewable grid due to the the resilience and reliability of the grid, miner OZ Minerals in a A$8.34 billion
BlackRock, has announced A$1 billion (RM3.1 intermittency of renewable energy sources especially with the continued earlier-than- deal – its second takeover bid in a
billion) investment into a series of battery such as wind and solar power. expected retirement of coal-fired power year. The offer was declined.
farms across Australia, Xinhua reported. stations,“ he said.
The battery infrastructure is expected to “We have lots of levers for growth
Announcing the project yesterday, provide over 1 gigawatt of battery storage Managing director of Akaysha Energy Nick and M&A is just one of those levers ...
BlackRock said the investment would fund assets, which would prevent over 15 million Carter said in a joint statement that the global we will remain disciplined,” said BHP
nine battery-storage projects along Australia’s tons of carbon emissions over the projects’ capabilities of BlackRock would help fulfil its CEO Mike Henry in an earnings
east coast through the acquisition of lifetimes. ambitions for climate infrastructure in briefing.
Melbourne-based battery developer Akaysha Australia and beyond.
Energy. Charlie Reid, BlackRock’s co-head of climate The leap in underlying profit from
infrastructure in the Asia-Pacific, said the “We’re excited to fulfil our ambitions in continuing operations beat a
The investment marks the US company’s infrastructure would be vital to maintaining accelerating the installation of utility-scale consensus estimate of US$20.89
first foray into the Australian market. The the stability of Australia’s energy grid during energy storage technologies that will mitigate billion compiled by Vuma Financial.
company will be vying with French company its transition to net zero. the variability of renewable generation and
Neoen, and Elon Musk’s Tesla, which both have deliver grid reliability and resilience to power Profits were boosted by its coal
already established battery farms in Australia. “As renewable energy infrastructure system networks across Asia-Pacific,” he said. – business, with prices hitting record
continues to mature in Australia, investment is Bernama levels after Russia’s invasion of
Large-scale battery storage is crucial to required in battery storage assets to ensure Ukraine. BHP said the results
reflected higher coal and copper
prices, and disciplined cost controls.
– Reuters

W E D N E S DAY
17 AUGUST 2022

LAST WEEK, Samsung
launched its much-awaited
next-generation foldable
devices – the Galaxy Z Flip4
and Galaxy Z Fold4. Now in its fourth
generation, the Galaxy Z series
continues to break from convention to
deliver new, impactful interactions
that enhance everyday life.

In addition to the foldables,
Samsung also launched the Galaxy
Buds2 Pro, which offer a more
immersive wireless experience, and
the Galaxy Watch5 and Watch 5 Pro,
which serve to enhance its vision of a
connected, healthier lifestyle.

Galaxy Z Flip4 The new additions to the Galaxy
The upgraded device features a lighter range: the Galaxy Buds2 Pro, Galaxy
frame with a slimmer hinge design Watch5, Galaxy Fold4 and Galaxy Flip4.
that allows more space for the
expanded 3,700mAh battery. The The ultimate flex
newly-supported SuperFast charging o Samsung has launched a new range of groundbreaking
allows users to charge up to 50% in foldable smartphones and accompanying devices
around 30 minutes, allowing for
connectivity with less downtime. intuitive, thanks to new swipe interactions while using the Cover The Galaxy Watch5
gestures, and the experience is Screen. is extremely
The Galaxy Flip4 is also positioned complete with S Pen functionality, customisable.
as the ultimate tool for self-expression. enabling on-the-go drawing and The Galaxy Fold4 has three
Users can continue to take selfies and notetaking. versions, 256GB (RM6,799), 512GB without wasting any time. along with snore detection and blood
videos using the enhanced FlexCam, (RM7,299) and 1TB (8,299) and comes And if you happen to misplace oxygen levels to help you understand
which is optimised for the most Phototaking is also a joy, with the in a choice of four colours, Graygreen, your sleep patterns beter.
popular social platforms, including upgraded 50MP wide lens and 30x Beige, Phantom Black and Burgundy. your Galaxy Buds2 Pro, the
Instagram, WhatsApp and Facebook. Space Zoom lens. And with the larger Galaxy Buds2 Pro SmartThings Find feature now makes Galaxy Watch5 also comes with
pixel size, a 23 percent brighter sensor, Samsung’s new top-of-the-line locating them fast and easy whether 13% larger battery, and provides eight
Users can also do more things, and enhanced processing power, earbuds come with a new, compact they’re inside their cradle or not. hours of sleep tracking with just eight
without ever having to open the users can capture clear images even at design, and seamless connectivity that minutes of charging.
phone. They can use the Cover Screen night. is perfect for any aspect of your The Galaxy Buds2 Pro is priced at
to make phone calls, reply to texts and everyday life. The new compact, RM899, and comes in a choice of three For outdoor enthusiasts, the
even take selfies in Portrait Mode and Content is even more immersive ergonomic design is 15% smaller, colours. Galaxy Watch5 Pro is ready for all
see preview in actual photo ratio when and distinctive on the 7.6in Main allowing more a more secure fit to challenges ranging from hiking to
using Quick Shot mode. Screen with a brighter screen, and a allow yourself to immerse in the Galaxy Watch5 and Watch5 Pro cycling and beyond. It features
less visible Under Display Camera superior Hi-Fi 24bit Audio. The Galaxy Watch5 and its more enhanced Sapphire Crystal that better
Users can also fully customise the (UDC) featuring a new scatter-type feature-packed version, the Watch5 resists any wear and tear and a
Galaxy Z Flip4 inside and out, with sub-pixel arrangement. Popular social The Galaxy Buds2 Pro also now Pro, provide in-depth monitoring and durable titanium casing that protects
Galaxy Themes on both Cover and media apps like Facebook are features Auto Switch, which allows practical data offering users the the display with a protruded bezel
Main Screen to complement their optimised for the large-screen you to switch between different information they need to help them design. Galaxy Watch5 Pro also has
style with custom fonts, icons and experience, while Flex mode allows devices with a single touch. When you along their health and wellness the largest battery in a Galaxy Watch.
designs. for hands-free viewing. With a need to answer an urgent call while journey.
slimmer hinge, lighter weight, and enjoying a gaming session or a movie Take advantage of GPX, that’s
The Galaxy Flip4 has three even narrower bezels, the wider on your tablet, you can do so easily available for the first time on a Galaxy
versions, 128GB (RM4,099), 256GB screen enables easier one-handed Watch. Head out on a hike and record
(RM4,399) and 512GB (RM4,899) , The Galaxy Fold4 and Galaxy and share it with fellow trail-lovers on
and comes in two legacy colours, Bora Flip4 offer greater flexibility the Samsung Health app with Route
Purple and Graphite, and two new for those in the creative field. Workout. Your journey is made
colours, Pink Gold and Blue. smoother with intuitive Turn-by-turn
directions, and you can always find
Customers can also create their your way home with the Track Back
own unique device with the 256GB feature, that takes you back the way
Bespoke Edition (RM4,599), which you came.
allows them to choose from up to 75
colour and frame combinations. The price for the Galaxy Watch5
Galaxy Fold4 starts from RM1,099, while the Galaxy
Positioned as Samsung’s most Watch5 Pro starts from RM1,899.
powerful smartphone yet, the Galaxy Users can also mix and match to
Fold4 provides increased functionality express their personal style with the
whether opened, closed, or in Flex new Sport Band, as well as a greater
mode. It is also the first device to ship selection of straps and faces.
with Android 12L, a special version of
Android created by Google for large- For more information, visit
screen experiences, including www.samsung.com/my.
foldables.

Users can get more done on the
move, with easier access to your
favourite apps using the new Taskbar,
including your favourite Microsoft and
Google apps. Instantly switch full-
screen apps to pop-up windows or
split your screen in half for more ways
to multitask.

Multitasking is also made more

Galaxy Watch5 is equipped with
Samsung’s more improved version of
its unique BioActive Sensor, which
tracks health metrics with even greater
accuracy thanks to its increased
surface area and more direct contact
with your wrist.
Designed for everyday wins,
Galaxy Watch5 offers a
comprehensive end-to-end
experience that goes beyond fitness
activities and into the post-workout,
rest, and recovery process. The Body
Composition measurement tool
provides a complete snapshot of the
user’s overall health, tracks their
progress and guides them through
their workout.
The intuitive Sleep Scores feature
monitors the stages of your sleep,

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█ BY JOHN TAN A fresh
start
WHEN Sabrina Carpenter first
debuted in 2014, her career o Sabrina Carpenter hits
pathway seemed crystal clear. As a the refresh button in
newly signed Disney star with her Emails I Can’t Send
musical abilities, it was natural to assume that
she was bound for mainstream success. authentic. Unlike Skin, Carpenter’s hurt can
genuinely be heard here. In addition, its lyrics
After all, Carpenter’s route was similar to the and video’s aesthetics offer a better glimpse into
likes of Miley Cyrus and Selena Gomez. Yet, the her mental state during that period of her life.
Disney formula never worked its magic on her. Capturing her essence
Although Carpenter released four studio While I am not a huge fan of hers, I do agree that
albums and appeared in movies, her work never this latest record easily tops her other
seemed to resonate with mainstream
audiences. collections. Not only does it give a
good idea of who she is, but it also
Even after the release of her track Skin, demonstrates her range as an
Carpenter was mostly known as the “blonde artist.
girl” from Olivia Rodrigo’s Drivers License. But Throughout the record,
with her fifth record, Emails I Can’t Send, out for instance, Carpenter
now, the songstress is getting a second shot at capitalises on the
reintroducing herself to the general public. various sounds of pop
to establish her niche.
“I would hope that if someone had never And in the ninth
listened to my music before, and they listened track, Nonsense,
to this album, they would leave it feeling like the singer even
they know me better as a person,” said incorporates a bit
Carpenter when discussing the album’s goal. of R&B. But her
experimentation
Reclaiming her narrative does not only ends
Of course, it is only sensible for Carpenter there.
to begin the reintroduction by being It is also evident
completely candid. Even if that
means possibly offending
someone. And in her case,
possibly Olivia Rodrigo.
Since the singer hinted at
a blonde girl who ‘stole’ her
boyfriend, many have
assumed it to be
Carpenter. And while she
did not confirm or deny
the rumour, Carpenter
suffered the
consequences,
something I found
Carpenter detailed
brilliantly in Because I
Liked A Boy.
In it, she sings of
how she faced death
threats and how she
was perceived once
the drama took off. Carpenter was previously involved in a rumoured love triangle. — INSTAGRAM
“I’m a homewrecker,
I’m a slut, I got death in how she presents her songs vocally. Some the first few singles that have been released.
threats…” she sings. tracks see her singing in a traditional vocal Even though they rightfully deserve a place in
“Tell me who I am, range, while some see her indulging in the album, I believe they are not the
guess I don’t have a none conventional vocal style such as the quarterbacks that can push the record forward
choice, All because I speaking singing style. to its touchdown.
liked a boy.” My personal favourites of the Good first impression
Though the track record would definitely be Read Even still, Emails I can’t send are arguably
sings of the same Your Mind, Bet U Wanna, among the many joys of pop music so far this
anguish in Skin, Nonsense, and Bad for Business. year. Its simple, fun, and confessional nature
because I liked a Weak representation definitely make for a good time. As for
boy feels more Nonetheless, I must say, the record Carpenter herself, this record may just be her
thus far, has not been properly long time coming.
Carpenter released four represented. Upon hearing it in its
studio albums in the entirety, it is clear that the strongest tunes While her previous collections struggled to
past. — VINCE AUNG build her footing, Emails I Can’t Send
have yet to receive their full attention. certainly has the potential to establish
In fact, I almost passed on the project due to Carpenter as the next big thing in pop music.

LOVE Between Fairy and Devil, the Body swapping hijinks
second original from iQIYI’s Sweet
On collection got an enthusiastic accidentally chances upon. Between Fairy and Devil. Esther Yu’s performance as Xiao Dylan Wang tackles the role of The
response worldwide, topping iQIYI’s For Wang, it’s his first time taking Playing the role of Xiao Lan Hua’s Lan Hua won the heart of netizens. Moon Prince.
global ranks in less than 4 hours,
demonstrating the growing on a role where he sports an “Asia the master, Li Yitong revealed a series of
popularity of costume idol dramas. Invincible” look with long white hair, exciting behind-the-scenes photos
while also perfectly playing the and footage, and expressed that she
With six episodes released on cutesy personality of Xiao Lan Hua in “hadn’t filmed enough”. It made all
premiere night and the plot exciting his body. Not only did those scenes her fans look forward to her
and tightly paced, one plot line that make the audience laugh, but Wang subsequent appearances and her
left audiences screaming for more himself also joked, “Well I finally performance in another iQIYI
was when the two leads Dylan Wang acted as a female lead!” Original Warm on a Cold Night.
and Esther Yu accidentally shared a
kiss that caused them to switch With seasoned acting skills, Wang At the same time, Yu’s good friend
bodies. When figuring out how they successfully fused the varying Bai Lu, who previously starred in
could best mitigate such a situation, elements of domineering, Ordinary Greatness, One and Only,
Wang’s character suggested boldly, handsome, charming and playful Forever and Ever, also came forward
“Let’s do it again!” into his character. to show her support for her friend,
saying: “Fruits would be borne from
Such “floating kisses” broke the His constant doting on Xiao Lan seeds cultivated with care. To the
internet, and the drama clinched not Hua led Netizens to dub him as the cutest Xiao Lan Hua, remember to
one but two spots on the top 10 “No.1 Protector of Xiao Lan Hua”. save a spot for me at the Hall of Fate!”
Weibo hot searches within hours Their shared sweet moments are
after the broadcast! enough to leave you with a iQIYI Original Love Between Fairy
toothache. and Devil premiered on Aug 7 on
Wang plays the Moon Prince www.iq.com with the first six
Dongfang Qingcang, a prince who Not only are the performance of episodes.
possesses power great enough to call the two leads something to look
the shots between immortal worlds. forward to, but the special The 36-episode series will release
He and fairy Xiao Lan Hua, played by appearance of Li Yitong, the lead two new episodes daily at 8PM with
Yu, switches bodies when Xiao Lan actress was trending on the internet Chinese, English, Thai, Vietnamese,
Hua falls into the realm of his soul for her debut in a costume drama Bahasa Indonesia, Bahasa Malaysia,
during a sealing ceremony which she with her role “Lord Arbiter“ in Love Korean, Spanish, Arabic subtitles.

BEAUTY

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Beauty benefits
of honey

o Here are seven amazing beauty
benefits of honey you need to know

By gently exfoliating with a honey face
mask, you can bid bye to irritated and
itchy skin. – 123RF

█ BY THASHINE SELVAKUMARAN Honey’s anti-bacterial properties help reduce scars caused by wounds and acne. – 123RF

HONEY is a delicious, more fat during the early hours of Honey’s sugars
golden liquid produced by sleep. You may even go a step further function as natural
bees. Honeybees store and replace all refined sugar in your humectants, reducing
their honey in hexagonal diet with honey to reset the brain skin dryness. – FREEPIK
cups known as honeycombs. Raw signal that causes you to crave sweets.
honey is extracted directly from the
honeycomb. Bee pollen, beeswax, Bath recipe
and remnants of deceased bees are Take a honey-infused bath to boost
all found in hive honey. Honey your relaxing attempts. Adding half a
makers will normally filter raw honey cup of honey and a cup of full fat milk
to remove as many contaminants as to a warm tub for an absolutely
possible, but some will always exquisite DIY luxury bath. Mix well
remain. and top with a few organic rose
petals. Soak in the tub for an
Honey is a popular and extended period of time. The milk
commonly used sweetener with and honey will soften your skin,
several health and beauty making you feel like the regal person
advantages. Its beauty benefits have that you are.
long been recognised, and it has long
been a popular ingredient in skincare Skin moisturizer
products because it makes skin seem Honey’s strong enzymes serve as a
younger, increases radiance, and natural humectant and emollient,
leaves skin incredibly smooth. hydrating your skin naturally. These
Perfect hair conditioner qualities keep the skin moisturised
Honey is considered as a natural hair even after prolonged exposure to
conditioner that helps your hair sunshine. Raw honey’s hydrating and
retain moisture, making it appear soothing properties make the skin
smooth and silky. Honey’s appear smooth, luminous, and
antioxidants and nutrients feed hair beautiful. Apply 1-2 teaspoons raw
follicles, causing them to grow strong honey to your face and rub it in well.
and healthy. Apply raw honey to Allow it to sit for 15-20 minutes before
moist hair before shampooing and rinsing well with water.
leave it on for 15 minutes. Rinse well
with warm water. Use this on a Reduces wrinkles combining a spoonful of honey with
regular basis for at least 2-4 weeks. Honey hydrates your skin’s top layers whole milk, or yoghurt. Allow the
Honey is high in nutrients and helps and aids in the reduction of wrinkles mixture to rest on your face for at
to nourish hair follicles and hair. It is and fine lines. It nourishes the skin, least 30 minutes.
a powerful therapy for promoting which calms dry, irritated, and Lip Balm
natural hair growth. wrinkled skin. It also serves as an Another of honey’s skin and hair
Treat acnes and cleanses pores antioxidant, delaying the ageing advantages is that it may be used as a
Honey is inherently antimicrobial, process and making you seem lip balm. It may be used to soften
which is why it makes an excellent younger and more luminous. Make
face cleanser. It cleans grime and an anti-aging honey mask by chapped and dry lips, just as it can
debris with only raw honey and be used to moisturise your
water. Because of its anti-fungal skin. Honey’s hydrating
characteristics, honey may also be properties, as well as
used as a cleanser to help prevent the inclusion of
some types of outbreaks. minerals, enzymes,
Honey may be placed and
on pimples to help
them heal faster for
a more effective
impact.

Weight Loss Using raw honey on your face can work as a treatment for acne. – 123RF
Drinking warm
water with Raw honey is also an excellent antioxidants, making it an ideal lip pollen and propolis, which have
honey and a lip balm. – FREEPIK balm. Simply apply raw honey to your antioxidant and antibacterial
splash of lime lips, wait a few minutes, and then qualities. It’s a sticky and sweet
first thing in rinse. substance that has natural healing
the morning properties. It is an excellent skin and
is said to be Raw honey may include nutrients hair care ingredient. It also has the
an excellent that normal honey lacks. This greatest effect on the entire body and
anti-cellulite suggests that raw honey may provide provides several beauty advantages.
therapy additional or more substantial beauty After all, honey is the best when it
since it benefits. Raw honey may include comes to beautifying your skin.
helps to other components, such as bee
enhance body
metabolism. But, at
64 calories per
tablespoon, how can
honey help you lose weight?
When honey is consumed before
going to bed, the body begins to burn

WELLBEING

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█ BY MARK MATHEN VICTOR Tang said that Durex Goh says the
is providing honest, campaign
CONVERSATIONS around sex are age-appropriate ultimately
still relatively “taboo” in Malaysia, information and skills aims to
due to the country being a to help people take normalise
multiethnic, multicultural and personal the entire
multireligious melting pot. responsibility for their conversation
health and overall around sex.
In some cases, the very notion of bringing well-being.
up the topic of sexual education seems like a
tightrope act; one accidental misstep, and
the sensitivities of one or more groups may
be affected.

Despite the walking on eggshells nature
of it all, there are still a lot of parties
interested in having it, particularly when it
comes to the betterment of younger
Malaysians in terms of reducing sexual
knowledge gaps, the equipping of accurate
information and in guiding them in making
better and more informed decisions around
sexual activities.

Bringing together a wide variety of
likeminded forward thinkers for the launch
of their #ComeTogether campaign, Durex
unveiled the findings of their recent Sexual
Health and Intimate Wellness Survey, which
was conducted on 1,089 Malaysian youths.

The survey comes several years after
Durex Malaysia’s initial survey in 2016, and
the latest key findings ranged from
interesting to eye-raising.

Increased activity, stagnating awareness Imperative sex-ed According to the survey, youths are
The findings of the survey were categorised conversations categorised as those between the ages of 18 to
into Malaysian youths’ sexual activity, oDurex Malaysia’s recent survey highlights key 30, which isn’t necessarily the same as what
perceptions versus reality, and sexual and findings on Malaysian youth and sexual education others would consider to be a youth, which
reproductive health knowledge levels. would include those classified as minors.
alarming 40% of the respondents revealed that Not a specific methodology
It’s biggest revelation was that 35.4% of they were pressured to have sex, while one out While the survey’s results were extensive and It was something that Durex Malaysia
the country’s youth have had sexual of three respondents believe that the sex insightful, the age range of what Durex Malaysia Marketing Manager Jerome Goh
intercourse, which is a little more than a performed in pornographic material is normal considered to be “youths” was called into acknowledged, pointing that the definition is
twofold increase from the findings in 2016. sex. question during the panel discussion. inherently varied.

In that number, 62% of Malaysian youths “There is no definite answer in the ‘age’ of
revealed that they had their first sexual the youth,” he said.
experience at 22 years old or younger; it was
42% six years ago. “But this is how the survey has been formed
to make sure that it caters to the needs of the
The findings are telling a clear narrative youth in Malaysia, because that [age range] is
of where Malaysia’s current generation of where we felt they were most suppressed in
youths are headed, while the rest of the terms of knowledge,” he continued.
survey’s findings show that a lot of work still
has to be done by relevant stakeholders, It was also added that for a brand such as
groups and organisations when it comes to Durex to do a survey as such this, consent is
deploying better sexual education. needed, and below the age of 18, children are
not able to do so according to the United
For instance, 31% of respondents were under Nations’ Convention on the Rights of the Child.
the impression that women would not get
pregnant the first time she engages in sex. Another point raised was how the survey
skewed towards urban Malaysia, with the
Just as worrying is how almost 40% of findings respondents being split into five
respondents believed that sexually transmitted regions; Central at 34%, East Malaysia at 19%,
infections (STIs) were only transmitted Northern at 18%, Southern at 16% and the East
through penetrative sex, while 35% falsely Coast at 12%.
believed that two condoms are better than
one. In December last year, Women, Family and
Community Development Minister Rina Harun
On the perceptions of sex and intimacy, an revealed in Parliament that Johor (Southern),
Sabah and Sarawak (East Malaysia) were
among the top states with the highest number
of out-of-wedlock teen pregnancies.

Questioned by theSun on why the survey’s
respondents came mainly from “Central”
Malaysia, and not from the more at-risk regions
such as the above, Goh said that “the survey was
formed [to be representative] of the whole of
Malaysia.”

From left: Registered counsellor and sex therapist Chan Fun Shin, Aira, Aishah, Goh and Arwind Kumar lead the panel discussion for the launch. Open dialogue moving forward
He also assured that the brand would be
adaptive and progressive as they continue with
further initiatives in being more specific.

“This is the key thing we are working
towards. Whether the survey covers certain
states that, say, has higher teen pregnancy rates,
it may or may not, but the [goal] here is to get
everyone into one conversation that normalises
and empowers the youth,” he concluded.

“This is a very sensitive topic, but its
[important to approach] all stakeholders and
having a holistic approach [for the youths’
sexual education],” added United Nations
Population Fund Programme Analyst Tengku
Aira.

SPOT Community Project Founder Siti
Aishah noted that sexuality education in a
culturally and developmentally appropriate
manner is key to equipping young people with
the knowledge to prevent STIs, sexual related
issues and unplanned pregnancies.

Durex Malaysia’s #ComeTogether campaign
will see the company conducting workshops on
sexual health at higher learning institutions in
September.

ENVIRONMENT A smoldering fireline from the
Bootleg Fire near Klamath Falls,
20 theSun LYFE ON WEDNESDAY | AUGUST 17, 2022 Oregon, the U.S., on July 17, 2021.

Increasing heat waves, floods and other natural disasters – ALL PIX VIA AFP
caused by climate change are affecting millions of people,
who can see and feel it in their hometowns.

Blind to the truth
oClimate deniers use past heat
records to sow doubt online

WITH Europe gripped by successive stress it is not, that is not proof that climate
heatwaves, climate-change changes do not exist”, he added.
deniers are spreading scepticism Warmer now
by publishing data on social media Spanish daily newspaper La Vanguardia in 1935
on extreme temperatures allegedly recorded also reported that temperatures had hit the low
decades ago to imply scientists are exaggerating 50s in Zaragoza but explained that the
global warming. measurement was taken “in the sun”.
But experts say the figures cited from the
past are often incorrect or taken out of context – Scientists recommend a series of strict
and even if accurate does not change the fact criteria to ensure an accurate temperature
that heatwaves are becoming more frequent reading. “Sensors must be protected from the
and intense. sun and the rain, and the temperature inside
The posts typically include heat records from the weather station must be the same as what it
almanacks or newspaper reports from the past, is outside,” said Aemet meteorologist Ricardo
arguing that they are similar to the record highs Torrijo.
set during this year’s heatwaves in Europe.
One post that has gone viral on Facebook Another post that has gone viral on
includes a screen grab of a brief article Facebook, Telegram and Twitter since last June
published in the New York Times on June 23, shows a front page of Spanish weekly magazine
1935, which said the mercury had hit 52.7 El Espanol from August 1957 with the headline:
degrees Celsius in Zaragoza, in northeastern “The hottest summer of the century”.
Spain, the day before.
That temperature is much higher than the It referred to a reading of a temperature of 50
record for the highest temperature in Spain of degrees Celsius in central Spain, which was also
47.6 degrees Celsius recorded on Aug 14, 2021, taken in the sun.
by the national weather office Aemet at the La
Rambla meteorological station in the southern Isabel Cacho, a climate expert at the
province of Cordoba. University of Barcelona, said that “in the
Contacted by AFP Fact Check, Aemet hypothetical case” that the mercury soared change,” said Jose Luis Garcia, a climate Climate-change deniers are still active online
spokesman Ruben del Campo said the highest above 50 degrees Celsius, “this would not be an change expert at Greenpeace in despite record temperatures across Europe.
argument to question that it is warmer now”. Spain.
temperature recorded in Zaragoza that day in Not change trend
1935 was just 39 degrees Celsius. Climate scientists overwhelmingly agree that “They are unrelated. One thing is
“The figure of over 52 degrees is incorrect. It carbon emissions from humans burning fossil one-off temperature data and
is not a figure that is in our climate database, fuels are heating the planet, raising the risk, another very different thing is the
and in fact, there is no log of a temperature length and severity of heatwaves and other tendency towards an increase in the
above 50 degrees Celsius,” he said. extreme weather events. average temperature.”
And “even if the figure was correct, which I
“These figures of high temperatures (in the Pedro Zorrilla, a Spanish expert in
past) do not discredit the existence of climate climate change, said the “anomaly”
of a very high temperature recorded
People cool off at the Trocadero Fountains next to the in 1935 would have a “very small
Eiffel Tower in Paris, as a new heatwave hits Europe. effect” on average temperatures.

“It does not change the trend,” he
added.

Records show heatwaves are
occurring with greater frequency in
the Iberian Peninsula, said Mariano
Barriendos, a geography and history
professor at the University of
Barcelona.

“It is relatively usual for a hot air
mass to enter the peninsula from the
Sahara Desert. What is worrying is that
heatwaves are happening more often,” he said. –
ETX Studio

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322 Notices 322 Notices TOTO WOLFF has revealed he has studied Wolff studies MU’s plight to
the plight of Manchester United to ensure avoid same fate at Mercedes
IN THE MATTER OF Mercedes don’t suffer the same fate.
THE COMPANIES ACT, 2016, NOTIS Times: “I studied why great teams were not porpoising issues.
The Austrian was keen to learn about why able to repeat great title (runs). Questions have been raised as to when
AND IN THE MATTER OF Kami sedang mencari teams cannot sustain runs at the top and
MUSCAT VENTURES SDN. BHD. SUSANTI (NO PASSPORT decided to focus on United, who were once “No sports team in any sport has ever Hamilton will decide to hang up his helmet
Co. No. 201701029195 (1243364-P) INDONESIA: 165415) one of the best teams in the world but have won eight consecutive world championship and whether he will want to get a record
iaitu ibu kandung endured a painful time in the last decade. titles, and there are many reasons for that, eighth title under his belt before retiring.
(IN MEMBERS kepada seorang kanak- and what is at the core is the human.
VOLUNTARY WINDING UP) kanak perempuan yang Under the management of Sir Alex Wolff appears to have confirmed that that
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant lahir pada 22.12.2020 Ferguson, United won 13 Premier League “The human gets complacent. You are not will be the case in an interview with
to Section 459, Companies Act, 2016, di Klinik Pakar Wanita titles, as well as numerous domestic energised in the same way you were before. motorsport.com, where he said: “The goal is
that the Final Meeting of Members of the Sheela, Klang, Selangor. competitions. And it took for the Scot to You are maybe not as ambitious.” to get back to having the right performance
above company will be held at Suite 1603, Sila hubungi pejabat leave the club and retire for the Red Devils to soon, and if we return to providing Lewis
Tingkat 16, Plaza Pengkalan, Batu 3, Jalan peguam Tetuan Mohan M crumble. Mercedes won seven driver’s with a good car, why just think of eight world
Tiong Off Jalan Ipoh, 51200 Kuala Lumpur Sankaran & Associates championships in a row but their streak titles? Why not 10?”
on 17th September, 2022 at 11.00 am to di talian 03-8052 0358 / And it was the Red Devils’ joy at the top of came to an end last season when Max
consider the following: 017-4630120. the table over the years compared to where Verstappen was victorious for Red Bull. It remains to be seen whether Hamilton
1. To receive and consider the Liquidators they are now that has caught the eye of puts pen to paper on a new deal with
Statement of Accounts and any SILA AMBIL PERHATIAN Wolff. And the 24-year-old looks likely to make Mercedes to achieve his goal, with his
explanations therefrom. bahawa satu it two victories in as many seasons, with current contract expiring at the end of next
2. To consider the disposal of the books, The success that the Old Trafford outfit Mercedes drivers Lewis Hamilton and season. – Express Newspapers
accounts and documents of the enjoyed is somewhat similar to the George Russell struggling to deal with
company. dominance that Mercedes have enjoyed
Signed previously in the driver’s championships.
………………………………
Taufik bin Mohd Salleh Talking about United, he told the Financial
Liquidator
Dated 17th August, 2022 permohonan untuk Rumble in the desert
perintah pengangkatan
322 Notices telah dibuat di
Mahkamah Sesyen
IN THE HIGH COURT OF MALAYAAT Melaka (MA-58-23-
KUALA LUMPUR 08/2022) yang mana
telah ditetapkan untuk
IN THE STATE OF WILAYAH bicara pada 14.09.2022 Boxing world descends on
PERSEKUTUAN, MALAYSIA jam 9:00 pagi di mana Jeddah for Joshua vs Usyk II
COMPANIES WINDING-UP kehadiran kamu adalah
NO. WA-28NCC-616-08/2022 diwajibkan.
In the matter of Section 465(1)(f) and (h)
of the Companies Act, 2016 SILA AMBIL PERHATIAN █ STEVE BUNCE had it easy far too often and
bahawa sekiranya Joshua got so many rounds
And kamu gagal hadir ANTHONY JOSHUA wrong that it was a shock.
In the matter of the Companies di Mahkamah pada is once again on a
(Winding-Up) Rules, 1972 tarikh dan masa yang redemption Usyk admitted a few
dinyatakan di atas, satu mission in a boxing weeks ago that it was a hard
And perintah akan diberikan ring in Saudi Arabia. fight and that he had suffered
In the matter of NAXUS tanpa kehadiran anda. in victory. His face was badly
COMMUNICATION SDN BHD In Jeddah they are getting cut and bruised. It was not
Bertarikh pada ready for a fight, getting ready the simple boxing lesson that
Between 16 haribulan Ogos for the caravan of boxing too many in our bitter game
ONG CHONG YONG fools, insiders, dreamers and insist it was.
(NRIC NO. 830110-10-6205) 2022 liars to fill the seaside city.
In defeat, Joshua changed
…Petitioner t.t There are five luxury trainers and he has since
And .................................... coaches parked outside the shared some of the confusion
1. YAP YUET FATT media hotel. The tour was that he was hearing when he
(NRIC NO. 610909-06-5331) Tetuan Mohan M here before, back in went back to the corner on
2. TEE LAY LING Sankaran & Associates December 2019 when Andy the night. He left the ring
(NRIC No. 830910-10-5518) Ruiz lost his battle with the defeated, his face smeared in
3. NAXUS COMMUNICATION SDN BHD DALAM MAHKAMAH SESYEN DI swinging fridge door. blood and told Eddie Hearn,
(Company No: 201401027646 KAJANG his promoter, that he wanted
(1103732-V)) On that night outside, a rematch.
DALAM NEGERI under storm clouds and rain,
...Respondents SELANGOR DARUL EHSAN near Riyadh, Joshua avenged Joshua was too passive;
ADVERTISEMENT OF PETITION PETISYEN ANAK ANGKAT a loss from earlier in the year this is his redemption out on
(Winding Up Rules 1972, Rule NO. BH – 58 – 08 - 02/2022 and jabbed poor Ruiz silly. the Red Sea. There is no
24) NOTICE is hereby given that a Dalam perkara Akta Pengangkatan room in boxing history for
Petition for the winding-up of the 3rd 1952. On Saturday, Joshua has the story behind a loss, no
Respondent by the High Court was, another loss to avenge and time for a catalogue of errors.
on 1st August 2022, presented by the DAN this time his opponent has
Petitioner. And that the said Petition is Dalam perkara CHUA BOON HENG, most certainly not lost his Nobody cares – he has to
directed to be heard before the Court seorang Anak. way. put it right once again in
sitting at Kuala Lumpur at 9.00 a.m., Saudi Arabia. And that
on 23rd March 2023; and any creditor ANTARA Ruiz fell in love with food should be the story.
or contributory of the 3rd Respondent 1. CHUA KIM SING after beating Joshua.
desiring to support or oppose the Oleksandr Usyk looks more Joshua is in Saudi with a
making of an order on the said Petition (NO. K/P: 540218-10-5233) impressive now than he did massively reduced team or
may appear at the time of hearing 2.LIM LEA KUAN (P) last September when he entourage, or whatever you
by himself or his counsel for that outpointed Joshua. want to call the people who
purpose; and a copy of the Petition (NO. K/P: 570803-08-6296) huddle at a champion’s
will be furnished to any creditor or PEMOHON-PEMOHON They fight for three ankles.
contributory of the 3rd Respondent DAN championship belts and
requiring the same by the undersigned Joshua will try to regain the He has a very different
on payment of the regulated charge for 1. Pegawai Kebajikan Masyarakat heavyweight title for the third head on, an altogether
the same. Jabatan Kebajikan Masyarakat time. different approach.
The Petitioner’s solicitor is Messrs Daerah Hulu Langat
Lawrence Lee & Hoong, having its Last September, when A hardness, if you like.
address at Suite B2-2-3 Solaris 2. CHUA BOON HENG they met in north London, Usyk, well, he just looks
Dutamas, 50480 Kuala Lumpur. Email: RESPONDEN-RESPONDEN the exotic was missing, but it unbeatable. – The
[email protected] , NOTIS was a fight of surprises. Usyk Independent
Tel: 03-6738 0243
AMBIL PERHATIAN bahawa suatu Murray hoping for seeding reward PIN HIGH
12.08.2022. petisyen telah pun difailkan di Smith withdraws from BMW Championship
…………………… Mahkamah yang tersebut dan ianya ANDY MURRAY said his body is because I’m still convinced that it
Solicitors for the Petitioner telah ditetapkan untuk Pengurusan feeling the best it has “in a really can be better than where it is AUSTRALIAN star Cameron Smith withdrew from this week’s PGA
Messrs. Lawrence Lee & Hoong Kes pada 25hb Ogos 2022 jam 9.00 long time” but that he still needs right now. Tour BMW Championship yesterday citing a hip injury, organisers
NoteAny person who intends to appear pagi di Mahkamah Sesyen Kajang to take his game up a level if he confirmed. Smith, the recently crowned British Open champion
on the hearing of the said petition untuk perintah-perintah seperti wants to compete in the latter “It’s not been easy these last who has been linked to a move to the breakaway LIV Golf circuit,
must serve on or send by post to yang berikut: - stages of tournaments on a few years to stay fit and healthy has been struggling with a hip problem for months according to
M/s Lawrence Lee & Hoong, notice (a)Perintah Pengangkatan kepada regular basis. and play enough tennis… That’s agent Bud Martin.
in writing of his intention so to do. CHUA BOON HENG yang dilahirkan a positive thing that I got to play
The notice must state the name and pada 9/12/2004 di Puchong Murray, who has battled lots of matches or more matches PGA replaces LIV defectors
address of the person, or, if a firm, the Maternity Centre, Puchong oleh through various injuries in recent this year.
name and address of the firm, and must Pemohon-Pemohon bolehlah dibuat years, reached the second round MAX HOMA, Brandt Snedeker, Keith Mitchell and Kevin Streelman
be signed by the person or firm, or his mengikut Akta Pengangkatan 1952 of the Cincinnati Open yesterday “Me and my team are hoping I were yesterday added to the PGA Tour’s Player Advisory Council
or their solicitor (if any) and must be bersama-sama semua arahan yang with a 7-6(3), 5-7, 7-5 win over can get to that level again where for the remainder of the year. They replace three players who
served, or, if posted, must be sent by diperlukan. Stan Wawrinka. I’m consistently getting to the joined the LIV Golf Series and were suspended or outright
post in sufficient time to reach the (b)Persetujuan ibubapa kandung latter stages of events. resigned from the PGA Tour. Homa and Snedeker were elected to
above-named not later than 12pm on CHUA BOON HENG ke atas Perintah It was the Scot’s 37th match “fill vacated positions previously held by” Brooks Koepka and
22-03-2023. Pengangkatan adalah tidak on the ATP Tour this year, the “We will be able to plan and Northern Irishman Graeme McDowell, the tour said in a news
diperlukan (“to be dispensed with”). most he has managed to get schedule my tournaments better,” release. Homa is a four-time PGA Tour champion who has said he’d
Advertise with us (c)Petisyen ini atau apa-apa under his belt since 2016. Murray said. never leave the tour for LIV, and Snedeker is a 41-year-old vet with
& connect to our dokumen berhubungan dengannya nine victories on tour. Mitchell and Streelman tied in a separate
urban readers. tidak perlu diserah kepada ibubapa “In terms of how I pulled up “Right now I’m having to play election to replace Englishman Paul Casey, one of the most recent
kandung CHUA BOON HENG. after matches and stuff has been and compete to try and maintain players who has confirmed his departure to LIV.
KLANG VALLEY Sesiapa yang merupakan ibubapa the best I have felt in a really long ranking and to hopefully get
PENANG | KEDAH kandung kepada CHUA BOON HENG time,” Murray told reporters. seeded in the events and get into
PERAK | PERLIS atau hendak menentang Petisyen more tournaments, not have to
PAHANG | KELANTAN tersebut hendaklah menghadirkan “So that’s good. I would like rely on wildcards. So, yeah, it’s a
diri di Mahkamah pada hari tersebut my tennis to be better at times, difficult balance.” – Reuters
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DUSAN VLAHOVIC fired Juventus to a Juve make flying start
comfortable 3-0 win over Sassuolo with
a brace in yesterday’s Serie A opener Vlahovic double sinks Sassuolo, Osimhen abused in Verona rout
while Victor Osimhen was racially
abused by Verona fans in a thumping 5-2 win for hero Paul Pogba and goalkeeper Wojciech really wanted to win, which was by no means After netting his first goal of the season,
Napoli. Szczesny, also saw Denis Zakaria pick up an injury simple.” Osimhen took off his protective face mask and
during the match, but Allegri insisted that he was mimicked crying into a pitch-side camera,
Serbia forward Vlahovic put Juve two ahead not concerned about the prospective setbacks. Osimhen was among the scorers for Napoli, suggesting he had heard abuse before his goal
just before the break from the penalty spot after who before kickoff honoured their former even though he did not speak about it afterwards
being fouled by Gian Marco Ferrari, and ended the “I am not worried. We’ll see what the tests say goalkeeper Claudio Garella, a Serie A title winner to DAZN.
match as a contest following a smart Angel Di tomorrow,” he told DAZN. in the 1980s with both southern Italy’s biggest club
Maria pass six minutes after the restart. and Verona. “I think it’s important to start well because we
“Unfortunately, these things happen in lost some key players, real leaders in the team. And
Argentina winger Di Maria had set Juve on the football. He (Di Maria) had this adductor issue a A reporter at the game heard a section of the of course it is left to us to step up,” said Osimhen.
road for a low-key win with his first Serie A goal, a week ago too, perhaps I should’ve taken him off home support launch monkey chants at the
miscued volley in the 26th minute of his debut when we were 3-0 up, but he was enjoying himself Nigeria forward midway through the first half, Luciano Spalletti’s team were on top form at
after arriving as a free agent this summer. out there. before he stretched to jab home Giovanni Di the Stadio Bentegodi, with goals from Khvicha
Lorenzo’s knockdown in stoppage time to put the Kvaratskhelia, Osimhen, Piotr Zielinski, Stanislav
“It’s really a great feeling and a pleasure to play “Zakaria just had a cramp, nothing more. The away side 2-1 ahead at halftime. Lobotka and Matteo Politano ensuring they got off
with such a great player,” said Vlahovic of Di Maria, important thing is that we won a game that we to a perfect start.
who was substituted with a thigh injury midway
through the second half. Verona battled and were level early in the
second half through Kevin Lasagna and Thomas
“I should thank him for the assist he gave me. Henry, but shorn of last season’s stars Giovanni
I’m very happy and hope to be on the end of Simeone and Gianluca Caprari, there was little
others. I think we can work well together.” Gabriele Cioffi’s side could do under a second half
onslaught. – AFP
Massimiliano Allegri’s side, missing returning

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season on the right foot with a win in a
very difficult stadium to play in like “We played as team and it’s really
Getafe,” Morata told Movistar Plus. something when we are talking about
the first game of the season.
“I love playing for Atletico, I’m here
to leave everything on the field, to work “We still have a lot of things still to
hard and compete. improve, but it was a very good start.” –
Reuters

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Rybakina’s success rate since defeating
RM1,235,958 THE size of the Ukraine flag that a fan had Ons Jabeur in the All England Club final
draped around her during a match at the has been modest, with a first-round defeat
won on 14/08/2022 ! Cincinnati Open yesterday was the reason at the Silicon Valley event and a 1-1 record
she was asked to remove it from the last week in Toronto. The 23-year-old
grounds, tournament officials told Reuters. Kazakh lifted her game in the second set
During a qualifying match between to end with five aces and 13 winners
Russian players Anna Kalinskaya and against Sharif. “I was slow at the beginning
Anastasia Potapova on Monday, one of the but I got my rhythm and served well,“
players reportedly complained to the chair Rybakina said. “But my serve always helps
me.”

█ GEORGE SESSIONS ‘Too emotional’ 23theSUN ON WEDNESDAY | AUGUST 17, 2022
* SPORTS
PIERRE-EMILE HOJBJERG believes the Hojbjerg admits Spurs lost control after
Tottenham Hotspur squad is shaping equalising against Chelsea Ex-Chelsea manager Conte celebrated
up nicely following their dramatic 2-2 wildly, having done the same for Tottenham’s
draw at Chelsea but admitted they were Chelsea’s Kai Havertz first goal, and would see red along with Tuchel
“too emotional” during the London derby. (left) clashes with after a hand shake between the passionate duo
proved the catalyst for another clash.
Chelsea won three meetings in January Tottenham Hotspur’s
alone to leave Antonio Conte to reflect at the Cristian Romero Asked if the Italian’s energy on the touchline
time on the big gap between the clubs but Spurs during the English lifts the players, Hojbjerg responded: “It’s his
have made eight signings across two transfer Premier League personality and something as a player you know
windows – six this summer – and, while they he brings. It’s important.
were not at their best at Stamford Bridge, they match at Stamford
still left with a share of the spoils. Bridge on Sunday. “I didn’t think it was necessary for the
officials to be giving red cards after the game,
“If you want to be a top, top team, you have – REUTERSPIX but I didn’t see what happened so I cannot
to have two players that can contribute in every comment.
position,” Hojbjerg said.
“The team showed good character, good
“It makes everyone stay on their toes and it’s resilience and it was also nice that we gave the
important to keep a good mentality, know that fans something to celebrate, but there were
it’s going up and down through the season, but moments when I think we were too far from
everyone must always try to give their best to controlling the game.
the team.
“Sometimes even without the ball you can be
“It’s up to the manager to pick the players for in control and I thought after the 1-1 especially
each game in terms of details, the physical we were a bit too emotional and lost control of
aspect, the emotional and technical aspect, you the game.
know?
“This was not, from my point of view, so
“And yeah, I think we’re in a good way but, good from the team. But again, the way we
sorry without being too pessimistic, it’s difficult came back and believed was important,
for me to celebrate a draw. because we don’t win, OK, but Chelsea don’t
win. This is a step forward, definitely, but it’s
“But if you don’t win, they don’t win. This is difficult for me to celebrate a draw.” – The
something we take with us and the way we Independent
came back I thought was fantastic. Then to give
the fans something to celebrate is sweet for the
heart.”

Tottenham’s improved strength in depth was
evident in west London with Richarlison
introduced before the hour mark in a move
which saw the visitors switch to a 4-2-4
formation. It contributed towards Hojbjerg’s
leveller but the hosts went back in front with 13
minutes left.

Conte reacted by bringing on summer
signings Yves Bissouma and Ivan Perisic, the
latter slotting into a wing-back role and it was
his corner which saw Harry Kane nod home in
the 95th-minute.

Devils’ dress rehearsal before Brentford thrashing

MANCHESTER UNITED players were embroiled It’s claimed sources close to some of the firs- on Harry Maguire, either.
in a huge dressing room argument just two steam players say this happened at Carrington, The England international has been able to
days before their 4-0 defeat to Brentford, with players “quarrelling” in the aftermath of the
according to reports. Brighton defeat. retain the captaincy this term, despite
struggling under both Solskjaer and Rangnick
Erik ten Hag’s side were blown away at the But it’s unclear who the individuals involved last term. Some believe Maguire shouldn’t be
Gtech Community Stadium as Thomas Frank’s in this row are at this stage, in yet another issue afforded such a rank.
team ran riot. And it seems like the turbulence for Ten Hag to contend with.
of last season is continuing over at Old And they also think it would be wise to drop
Trafford. It’s said the cliques that plagued Ole Gunnar the England international, who was one of the
Solskjaer and Ralf Rangnick last term still exist worst players on the pitch during the Brentford
The Manchester Evening News say United within the squad. defeat.
players were involved in a huge dressing room
row just 48 hours before that contest. And there are certain players who want to On Monday, United players were meant to
leave who are still there, much to their dismay. have the day off but Ten Hag decided to drag
RESULTS & STANDINGS them in as punishment for the Brentford
Cristiano Ronaldo is one individual who is debacle, making them run over 13km in the
ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE: eager to quit United but the club have extreme heat. This, it’s stated, left members of
Liverpool 1 (Diaz 61) Crystal Palace 1 responded furiously to claims they may his squad in “ruins”.
(Zaha 32). terminate his contract.
P W D L F A Pts And United will now be aiming to bounce
Man City 2 2 0 0 6 0 6 United could still sell Ronaldo before the back when they face off against Liverpool at
Arsenal 22006 2 6 transfer window slams shut on Sept 1, however, Old Trafford next Tuesday (3am Malaysian time).
Brentford 2 1 1 0 6 2 4 with Ten Hag pondering that after two abject
performances on his watch so far. Their odds of winning appear slim, however,
after losing both games against Jurgen Klopp’s
There are members of the United squad side last term. – Express Newspapers
who don’t support the new manager’s stance

Tottenham 2 1 1 0 6 3 4 Tuchel, Conte charged by FA
Newcastle 2 1 1 0 2 0 4 following touchline fracas
Leeds 21104 3 4
Chelsea 21103 2 4
Brighton 21102 1 4
Aston Villa 2 1 0 1 2 3 3
Nottm Forest 2 1 0 1 1 2 3 CHELSEA head coach Thomas Tuchel and The PA news agency understands Tuchel
Bournemouth 2 1 0 1 2 4 3 Tottenham counterpart Antonio Conte have could yet face further charges with the FA set to
Liverpool 2 0 2 0 3 3 2 been charged by the Football Association investigate the German’s post-match comments
Fulham 20202 2 2 following their touchline fracas during Monday’s as he claimed “maybe it would be better” for
Wolves 20111 2 1 Premier League draw. Anthony Taylor not to referee Chelsea again,
Leicester 2 0 1 1 4 6 1 with the Blues boss incensed that both of Spurs’
Crystal Palace 2 0 1 1 1 3 1 The pair clashed twice at Stamford Bridge, goals stood.
Southampton 2 0 1 1 3 6 1 causing two melees as tempers flared during a
Everton 20021 3 0 fiery London derby which saw Spurs snatch a 2- Kalidou Koulibaly volleyed home Marc
West Ham 2 0 0 2 0 3 0 2 draw with a last-gasp Harry Kane goal. Cucurella’s corner, before Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg
Man Utd 20021 6 0 hit back for Spurs.
Both managers were booked for the first
LA LIGA: Athletic Bilbao 0 Real bust-up, then sent off at full-time when a niggly Reece James fired home to put Chelsea back
Mallorca 0, Getafe 0 Atletico Madrid handshake sparked further ugly scenes. in front in the closing stages, only for Kane to
3 (Morata 15, 59, Griezmann 75), Real nod home in the sixth minute of second-half
Betis 3 (Iglesias 28, Juanmi 39, 60) The FA confirmed yesterday that Tuchel and added time.
Elche 0. Conte now had a charge to answer.
Tuchel lamented both Spurs’ goals being
SERIE A: Juventus 3 (Di Maria 26, “Thomas Tuchel and Antonio Conte have allowed to stand, claiming Richarlison was
Vlahovic 43-pen, 51) Sassuolo 0, both been charged with a breach of FA Rule E3, offside for Hojbjerg’s effort.
Verona 2 (Lasagna 29, Henry 48) following the Premier League fixture between
Napoli 5 (Kvaratskhelia 37, Osimhen Chelsea FC and Tottenham Hotspur FC,” the FA’s The Blues were then left furious that Cristian
45+3, Zielinski 55, Lobotka 65, Politano statement read. Romero was not punished for pulling Cucurella’s
79). hair, with a VAR check ruling out a red card but
“It is alleged that the behaviour of both then not imposing any sanction.
managers was improper following the end of
the fixture. More than 90,000 people have signed an
online petition demanding Taylor be blocked
“Thomas Tuchel and Antonio Conte have from refereeing Chelsea again. – The
until Thursday Aug 18 to provide their respective Independent
responses.”

WEDNESDAY • AUGUST 17, 2022 QUOTE OF THE DAY

If you want to be a top, top team, you have
to have two players that can contribute in
every position. It makes everyone stay on their toes
and it’s important to keep a good mentality, know
that it’s going up and down through the season, but
everyone must always try to give their best…”

Tottenham midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg

United could finish in bottom half of Premier League: Neville

█ MARK MANN-BRYANS he said. as the fallout from their dire start to the season to leave, the confusion over him, it is a nightmare
GARY NEVILLE believes Manchester United are in “That is where Manchester United are, it is continued. scenario and it is not working.”
“special measures” and that they could finish in
the bottom half of the Premier League if they do special measures and you can’t blame the kids Only Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Bruno Fernandes Ronaldo’s immediate future, and how the club
not address their “horror story” recruitment any more. It is a horror story from a recruitment were categorised as either performing on the respond to a potential departure, could yet leave
strategy. point of view. pitch or proving value for money. them languishing in the bottom half of the table,
according to Neville.
The former United defender was vocal in his “I know there is a big call for blaming the “It has been one of the problems United have
criticism of the club’s owners following a players and we have blamed the players a lot over had for 10 years, they have flip flopped between “I think there is a massive decision to make on
humiliating 4-0 loss at Brentford on Sunday. the last 10 years – I was excited about those different managers and different strategies and Cristiano Ronaldo, they are damned if they do
players coming to the club as many people were. allowed managers to influence the actual overall and damned if they don’t,” the eight-time Premier
The defeat left Erik Ten Hag’s side bottom of recruitment,” said Neville. League winner said.
the table after the Dutchman lost his first “Even last year with Jadon Sancho, Rafael
competitive game in charge a week earlier at Varane, Cristiano Ronaldo – great signings. When “That has been a massive issue. We looked at “A few weeks ago, before the season started
home to Brighton. (Angel) Di Maria came, we said it would be a great the last 10 years of major signings at the club and and before these results, I said the best thing to
signing. £1.25 billion (RM6.75b) spent. do was to facilitate a move away for Ronaldo.
Neville spoke out about what he considered to
be poor ownership of the club from the Glazer “But it has become a graveyard for football “We think there are only two signings – at this “The problem is now, if they lose him there is
family and on Sky Sports Monday Night Football, players this football club, where players are moment in time – that you could say have been nothing left in the goalscoring part of the pitch.
the ex-Valencia boss continued his evaluation. considering whether to even come to the club, good value.
they can’t get players in.” “I genuinely think if they don’t bring players in
“When a school is underperforming and “Fernandes has gone off the boil a little bit, but or they bring poor players in and he leaves, I
getting poor results regularly over a period of Neville was joined in the studio by former because of the numbers he hit in the last couple genuinely feel they could finish in the bottom half
time they get put in special measures by the Liverpool and England defender Jamie Carragher of seasons, you would have to say that worked, of the table.
Government and the kids don’t get blamed,” and revealed the pair had been analysing United’s and Ibrahimovic – obviously that worked.
signings over the past decade. “They are demoralised and shot to pieces.
“Ronaldo would have been a a success but They have gone back to default.” – The
The pair listed just two signings as successful what has happened in the last month, he wants Independent

Crystal Palace’s
Joachim Andersen
is on the floor after
sustaining an injury
as Liverpool’s
Darwin Nunez (2nd
left) is sent off by
referee Paul Tierney
during the English
Premier League
match at Anfield
yesterday. –
REUTERSPIX

Red start

Nunez let teammates down, says Klopp
after striker sent off against Palace

JURGEN KLOPP told Darwin Nunez he has to reaction in the situation. Andersen (got what he ) down to 10 men and a brilliant goal from Luis joined an injury list that already included Diogo
change his behaviour and not react to it but he (Nunez) made a mistake. Diaz, waltzing past five players before firing home Jota, Thiago Alcantara, Ibrahima Konate, Curtis
provocation after the £64 million (RM346m) from 25 yards to equalise Wilfried Zaha’s first-half Jones and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.
striker was sent off for a headbutt on his “Darwin knows he let his teammates down. I breakaway goal, salvaged a point.
home debut for Liverpool. will talk to him. It was not a reaction we want to Klopp added: “In the end, Joey didn’t start –
see. The hosts could have won it at the death, with and Nat (Phillips) did really well, I have to say –
The Liverpool manager said Nunez, who was Mohamed Salah and substitute Fabio Carvalho because he trained only yesterday again. At the
dismissed for violent conduct on Joachim “He know he will be challenged in this way, both going close with volleyed efforts, though start of the week he had a little issue.
Andersen in the 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace, is centrehalves will do that, but it is not a reaction Zaha also nearly snatched it at the other end.
aware he let his teammates down. we want. “Bobby couldn’t make it. Hendo this morning
Nunez will use his time out of the team to work we got the information there’s a little concern
Nunez now faces a three-match ban, ruling “It was provocation and definitely the wrong on his physical condition and will be banned at a about something if he plays too long, so he didn’t
him out of matches against Manchester United, reaction but he will learn off that. time when Liverpool have been hit hard by play that long. That’s the situation. It was not too
Bournemouth and Newcastle, and Klopp said he injuries, with Klopp joking that a witch has cursed cool.”
has to learn. “Unfortunately he has now three games to do his team.
that. It is not cool for us but it is how it is.” Palace boss Patrick Vieira was satisfied with a
He did not dispute referee Paul Tierney’s Joel Matip is also set to miss the trip to Old draw, having had just 27% possession and three
decision, saying: “Of course it was a red, he was Speaking to Sky Sports after the game, Trafford and Klopp said: “It will be two weeks – shots on target.
provoked but that is not how he should behave. Liverpool vice-captain James Milner said Nunez more, I think. We will see.
will learn from his mistake, with the help of his “We could have won it. We could have lost it as
“In the game, I could not see anything so I teammates. “The week was crazy. It was like we had a witch well,” he said.
could know what happened. I saw Andersen on in the building, honestly. Every day somebody
the floor and Darwin walking away. That was my “I didn’t see the incident,” the 36-year-old said. else pulled out for the craziest reasons.” “Of course I’m pleased with the point but even
picture. “Obviously he’s going to be disappointed with more with the quality that we showed today. We
that and it’s down to us to get round him and rally. Joe Gomez and Jordan Henderson were only showed sides of the game that we need to show
“Then I saw it: yes, it is a red card. Wrong I’m sure he’ll learn from it.” able to start on the bench while Roberto Firmino more often.” – The Independent/Agencies

Liverpool actually improved when they went

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