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TELLING IT AS IT IS Call to have S’wak to start

separate ministry page administering page
for children booster shots
welfare lauded 2 next month 4

ON MONDAY SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 SURF’S UP ... Children enjoying the

No. 7870 PP 2644/12/2012 (031195) www.thesundaily.my waves at Batu Ferringhi Beach in Penang
after movement restrictions in the state
were relaxed under Phase Two of the
National Recovery Plan. – BERNAMAPIX

Get it right
█ BY RAJVINDER SINGH
newsdesk@thesundaily.com oLearn from Covid-19 experience and take rich are able to help themselves if the right
proper steps to help the people, govt urged environment is created for them.
PETALING JAYA: There is a lesson to be
learned from the Covid-19 pandemic, on TVET (technical and of the 12MP. He said racial and religious considerations
and that is the need to concentrate on vocational education and “We need to learn from past mistakes that should not play a role in the decision-making
helping the poor. training) to lift people out of process for the 12MP.
Chairman of the Centre for poverty. have enabled the rich to get richer while the
Public Policy at the Asia poor got poorer.” “Otherwise, the brain drain will continue.
Strategy and Leadership “Under TVET, technical and The people expect a plan that will help
Institute, Tan Sri Ramon vocational skills are acquired Ramon added that one of the biggest failures everyone. We should not single out any group
Navaratnam (pix), said this through formal, non-formal was a lack of effort to monitor how the funds (for special consideration).
should be the focus of the 12th and informal learning. With allocated were spent.
Malaysia Plan (12MP). these skills and knowledge, “We now have a unique opportunity to come
people will be able to find jobs “We need to rectify this.” up with an economic plan that will spur
He pointed out that since and thereby improve their He stressed that the country can no longer economic growth, as we have already seen how
the Covid-19 pandemic hit livelihood.” continue “with the same old way” if it is to Covid-19 has hurt us all.”
Malaysia, a large proportion of improve the lives of the poor.
households in the middle Ramon said there has been a “Our economic policy should look after the Sunway University professor of economics
income bracket has fallen into lot of talk about helping the interests of all Malaysians. We should not be Dr Yeah Kim Leng said the immediate priority
the B40, or low income poor, but “nothing has really divided by race or religion.” for the 12MP should be to create jobs for those
category. happened”. He said politics should also have no part in who have suffered during the pandemic.
economic decisions, as such practice would
“We need to have an For a start, he said the lead the country to “continue down the same “We need to create jobs to help people
anti-poverty programme to government could set up a committee old path”. return to the lifestyle they were accustomed to
help the poor, or we may come comprising politicians and selected members Ramon said the government must look after while we prepare to upgrade the economy.”
face to face with social unrest within the next of the public to oversee the implementation those in the lower income group because the
five years,” he told theSun. He also said the country should reduce its
dependence on foreign labour by moving up
Ramon said emphasis should also be placed the value chain.

“We need to ensure our education system
creates the right people to meet our economic
needs, and we need to accelerate the creation of
high-value jobs,” Yeah added.

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RM11m Socso payout to employees infected at workplaces

PENDANG: The Social Security comprising 1,866 cases. Human Resources Minister Datuk that the rate for full vaccination been implemented in several areas in
Organisation (Socso) has paid “More than RM3.5 million was Seri M. Saravanan also attended the among adults eligible for vaccine jabs the Pendang district, namely
RM11.19 million in compensation to event, organised by the National in the district is still low, at 51.16% or Kampung Bukit Tegur, Keda Lahar
employees infected with Covid-19 at paid for funeral arrangements of Council for Occupational Safety and 38,115 people (as of Saturday). Tunjung, Keda Asam Jawa and Keda
workplaces, involving 15,036 cases as 1,792 cases involving local workers Health with the Pendang district Tanjung Setul, Bernama reported.
of Sept 18. who died of the disease. health office. “As such, we are helping to
expedite the vaccination process “Similar programmes are being
Deputy Human Resources “As for fatalities involving foreign Awang, who is also Pendang among residents by going to planned for several other districts in
Minister Datuk Awang Hashim said workers, Socso paid out RM3,500 for member of Parliament, said the villages to raise the number of Kedah with low rate of vaccination,
of the total, more than RM10 million the funeral arrangement of two programme was to raise vaccination registrants and awareness on the such as Sik and Baling. Such efforts
was paid to local workers involving cases,” he told a media conference rate among adults in the district. importance of vaccination for herd will also be extended to speed up the
13,170 cases, while over RM1 million after visiting a Covid-19 immunity.” transition (of Kedah) to Phase Two of
was paid to foreign workers immunisation outreach programme “We are aware of the fact, as the National Recovery Plan.”
in the Pendang district yesterday. announced by the Health minister, Awang added the programme had

Call for dedicated child 30% of teen students
welfare ministry hailed nationwide receive
first vaccine dose
o Urgent need to improve the weaknesses is inadequate financial The UN convention is an international
ratio of social workers to allocation for children. treaty that obligates signatory countries to MALACCA: About 30% of 2.53 million students
children, says WAO recognise and uphold the rights of all minors aged 12 to 17 nationwide have received their
“For instance, the allocation for the aged below 18. first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine as of
█ BY ELLY FAZANIZA children’s division at the Social Welfare Saturday, said Deputy Education Minister I
newsdesk@thesundaily.com Department is so small that when it finally Kiran pointed out that there is now one Datuk Dr Mah Hang Soon.
PETALING JAYA: A call for a separate trickles down to the district welfare office, it is welfare worker for every 8,756 persons in
ministry to look after the needs and welfare of down to only RM11,000 a year.” Malaysia, a ratio that is way below acceptable He said another 4.4% had been fully
children to better address child abuse has standards. In comparison, there is one welfare vaccinated under a programme implemented
received wide support from interest groups. Yeoh added that when they grow up, officer for every 3,448 persons in in 687 public vaccination centres, schools,
children will start their own families. Singapore and one to 3,025 in the United higher learning institutions, government
Women Centre for Change programme “However, if they had been brought up in an Kingdom. clinics and police stations.
director Karen Lai noted that there is a more abusive environment, they will think that this
urgent need now to focus on children’s issues is the only way to deal with children. Kiran said that hiring temporary social “Some 63.3% of 834,857 students aged 16 to
as the pandemic wreaks havoc, while workers under the MyStep initiative is 17 and 10.9% of 1.64 million students aged 12 to
Women’s Aid Organisation (WAO) advocacy “There is something wrong with the way inadequate. “That does not address the 15 have received their first dose.
officer Kiran Kaur said there is also a need to we view children’s issues now. If nothing is shortage of social workers and child
improve the ratio of social workers to done, the vicious cycle of child abuse will protectors in the long run.” “Overall, the vaccination programme
children. repeat itself.” involving school students throughout the
She said WAO had called for an allocation country is running smoothly and has received
They were commenting on a proposal by Lai agreed that historically, women and of RM152 million to bolster the care for at-risk good response from parents.”
Segambut member of Parliament Hannah children’s affairs have always been lumped women and children by engaging 4,000 new
Yeoh for a ministry that focuses solely on together. “Now, we need to recognise the social workers and child protectors. He was speaking after visiting the Encore
children’s affairs. rights of the child as a separate issue,” she told Malacca vaccination centre in conjunction
theSun. “To ensure that our social worker to with the National Covid-19 Immunisation
In a recent interview with BFM Radio, she population ratio is sustained, we recommend Programme for Adolescents in Kota
said the existing welfare system is too weak to She said the closure of schools an allocation of another RM1.2 million per Syahbandar yesterday.
address children’s needs. necessitated by the need to curb the spread of year over the next five years.”
Covid-19 has also widened the education gap. Also present were Deputy International
Yeoh, who was deputy minister of Women, Another issue is domestic and sexual abuse She said the money would be used as Trade and Industry Minister Senator Datuk
Family and Community Development in the against children. However, the Social Welfare incentive to encourage students to pursue Lim Ban Hong and Malacca Education
Pakatan Harapan administration, said one of Department is not equipped to deal with so degrees in social work. Department director Dr Mohd Azam Ahmad.
many issues.
“Once these two recommendations are in Mah said that in Malacca, 50.1% of 26,683
Lai said the fact that Malaysia has already place, it would ensure that there are enough students aged 16 to 17 and 11.5% of 51,284
ratified the United Nations Convention on the people to attend to the needs of at-risk students aged 12 to 15 had received their first
Rights of the Child makes it imperative that individuals and engage in case management dose of the vaccine.
more resources be invested to look after the services to help children who need
needs of children. protection.” He said the ministry, through the state
education department, was making various
efforts to encourage more parents to give
permission for their children to get the jabs.

“We are still in the early stage and are
monitoring the implementation of the
programme to see what we can do to
encourage more students to get vaccinated.”
– Bernama

Tan (second One-stop centres
from right) and soon to address
his friends social problems
indulging in
their favourite PASIR MAS: Three one-stop social support
pastime. centres, set up to address issues related to
– BERNAMAPIX domestic violence as well as social problems,
are scheduled to start operating in the first
Sungai Chua Chinese community takes to wau flying quarter of next year.

KUALA LUMPUR: For a group of men from at making traditional kites, my grandfather To date, Tan, who is an automotive trader, Women, Family and Community
the Chinese community, flying wau, a learned how to make it because he was has managed to produce more than 50 types Development Minister Datuk Seri Rina Mohd
traditional kite originating from Kelantan, has attracted to the uniqueness and the beautiful of traditional kites, including Wau Barat, Wau Harun said the establishment of the centres in
become a popular leisure activity at a patterns. Bulan, Wau Burung, Wau Jala Budi and Wau Kelantan, Selangor and Johor involved an
recreation park in Kajang. Kucing. allocation of RM21 million for maintenance
“After finishing school, I tried to make my costs of existing buildings owned by
They can be seen taking part in the own traditional kite based on a little research He said it takes him up to two days to government agencies.
traditional Malay pastime almost every from books and the internet. I am still complete a kite, starting from the process of
afternoon at the Sungai Chua Recreation polishing my skills,” he told Bernama recently. finding and thinning out several bamboo She said the allocation would also involve
Park. sticks to attaching a thin layer of plastic to the the setting up of mobile support centres in the
Although there are some who consider the frame. North, South, Central, East, Sarawak, Sabah
A kite-flying enthusiast, Tan Chin Seong, traditional pastime outdated, Tan is of the and Putrajaya zones, to focus on densely
36, who started flying kites at the age of 10, view that it needs to be preserved for future For Sum Chock Ying, 58, there is nothing populated areas such as People’s Housing
said he picked up the hobby from his late generations. more satisfying than seeing the kites he made Projects. They are expected to start operating
grandfather, Tan Eng Keat. soaring in the air. next month.
“Although not as skilled as the wau makers
“My grandfather used to play with from the East Coast state, I am proud because He has made the hobby a side income “The centres are one of the ministry’s
ordinary kites but over time, when he became not many Chinese people have these source by selling them at prices ranging from initiatives to address domestic violence and
friends with a Malay neighbour, who is good wau-making skills.” RM30 to RM100 depending on the size. other social problems.

“They also provide temporary shelter as well
as intervention and protection to domestic
violence victims and other forms of welfare
assistance for the long-term,” she said at the
Kampung Kastam quarters in Rantau Panjang
near here yesterday.

Rina said the Kampung Kastam quarters
would be turned into the first one-stop social
support centre in the country.

“We are still looking for suitable locations in
Selangor and Johor for similar centres.”
– Bernama

No more driving 3theSUN ON MONDAY | SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
test backlog NEWS WITHOUT BORDERS
by year-end: RTD
More questions than answers
KUALA TERENGGANU: The Road
Transport Department (RTD) is o Mystery surrounds case involving and be open and Commission (MACC) to re-
targeting all tests involving 462,124 ex-MEIO director-general: Lawyer frank. Stop thinking investigate and seek fresh evidence
outstanding candidates at 232 the public is stupid.” or the wrong-doer,” he said.
driving institutes nationwide to be █ BY CHARLES RAMENDRAN know is how could a
completed before the end of this year. newsdesk@thesundaily.com senior officer and a He said a DNAA On the seized cash amounting to
PETALING JAYA: The discharge not public servant be having does not absolve RM6 million in US currency which
RTD deputy director-general amounting to an acquittal (DNAA) such large quantities of Hasanah went missing under the nose of the
(planning and operations) Aedy of former Malaysian External money in her house. This completely and the MACC, Haniff questioned the
Fadly Ramli said to achieve the target, Intelligence Organisation (MEIO) itself gives the perception prosecution on any silence of the top brass of the
RTD will increase the number of director-general Datuk Hasanah that there was some fresh investigation commission on the matter.
testers by up to 20% depending on Abdul Hamid of criminal breach of negative activity. If it was can re-charge her
the needs of each driving institute. trust (CBT) in April has left many used for espionage activities and for the offence or “The chief commissioner (Datuk
unanswered questions. there was a need to keep such sums under any other law. Seri) Azam Baki has a duty to explain
“RTD in each state has identified of cash for disbursement, then the whole situation and go on leave
the number of candidates for each Prominent lawyer Mohamed explain it to the public. We do not Haniff said there until the investigation is completed.
driving institute and has sent data to Haniff Khatri Abdulla (pix) told need to know details of the are many factors a The case should have been handed
the headquarters in Putrajaya for us theSun that mystery surrounds the espionage activities as it may be DNAA is ruled and among them are over to the police for investigations
to identify how many additional case, especially on the millions of classified but we want to know why when there is no valid and but it was not. The MACC chose to
testers will be sent. Currently, RTD ringgit found in Hasanah’s the money was at her house. conclusive evidence in certain areas investigate it and kept mum about it.
has 530 testers nationwide. possession, the individuals behind of the elements of crime.
handing it to her and the purpose “If she is not at fault, the system, He said it could also be that the “Why was it not brought to public
“Besides that, we will also for such large government funds to especially the Prime Minister’s case is being re-investigated from knowledge until much later when it
increase the daily quota of be disbursed. Department, needs to answer. If another angle or the charges may be was exposed. There does not seem
candidates to be tested at each they do not, it will court negative brought against other parties and to be sincerity and transparency.”
driving institute. The number varies “What the public would like to perception. They must come out Hasanah could be asked to be a
according to the capacity of the prosecution witness. Haniff said it was high-time and
premises ... therefore, the number of “If this is the case, then the critical for the government to
additional testers to be sent is prosecution will order the police or implement an ombudsman system
according to the needs of each the Malaysian Anti-Corruption to tackle and address public
institute,” he said. complaints and abuse of power by
civil servants.
He said this to reporters after
visiting the Bitara Driving InstituteBRIEFS Kasa committed
near Padang Midin here yesterday. to making M’sia
ON A MISSION ... Penang lass Dheper Reshaa Teh, 19, winner of Miss Teen International Malaysia 2018/2019, will regional water
Apart from that, driving institutes represent the country at the finals of Miss Teen Universe 2021 to be held in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, on Nov hub by 2040
are also advised to give priority to 6. The business studies student of INTI College Penang wants to promote Malaysia’s diverse cultures at the pageant.
overdue candidates as opposed to – BERNAMAPIX REMBAU: The Environment and
new candidates completing their Water Ministry (Kasa) and
tests which have been long delayed Malaysia to provide aid to Afghanistan Economic Planning Unit (EPU) have
due to the enforcement of the included the Water Sector
movement control order since last KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will The conference was organised help Wisma Putra obtain first-hand Transformation Plan 2040 (WST
year. – Bernama continue to assist Afghanistan by by GPM and the Muslim Youth information on Afghanistan. 2040) into the 12th Malaysia Plan
providing humanitarian aid Movement of Malaysia. (12MP) to make the water sector an
PM PRAISES M’SIAN’S although it has yet to official “Other than providing engine of economic growth as well
SUCCESS IN ICAN recognise the new government in Saifuddin said Malaysian information and advice, he also as to make the country a regional
Kabul. businesses should also look for helps Wisma Putra to facilitate water hub by 2040.
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister opportunities in Afghanistan, humanitarian efforts by Malaysian
Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob Foreign Minister Datuk adding he was made to understand non-governmental organisations Its minister Datuk Seri Tuan
yesterday congratulated Maryam Saifuddin Abdullah said this will be that two Malaysian companies in Afghanistan. Looking at the Ibrahim Tuan Man said the ministry
Muzamir for making the country carried out in cooperation with the have been invited to engage in prevailing uncertainties, it is was also committed to ensuring the
proud with her success in United Nations (UN) and the some early repair and crucial for us to keep in contact adequacy of water resources and
winning three gold medals at the Organisation of Islamic maintenance work there. with reliable sources there. This is guarantee of clean water supply
6th International Invention, Cooperation (OIC) countries, as where Datuk Ahmad Azam has the through the WST 2040.
Innovation Competition (iCAN) in well as non-profit organisations He also announced the upper hand,” Saifuddin said.
Toronto, Canada last month. such as Mercy Malaysia and Global appointment of Datuk Ahmad He said a total of 2,986 river
Impressed with the Peace Malaysia (GPM). Azam Ab Rahman as Wisma “This is very important so that basins throughout the country are
achievements of the Year Five Putra’s special adviser on we have the proper understanding sources of clean water supply with
pupil of SK Perempuan Methodist Saifuddin, who was speaking at Afghanistan. Ahmad Azam is of the latest developments. an average annual rainfall of more
in Kuantan, Ismail Sabri said he the KL Conference on currently also commissioner to the Definitely Wisma Putra will be than 2,000 millimetres, one of the
prayed that Maryam would “Afghanistan: Re-Emergence of a Independent Permanent Human utilising many sources but his highest in the world, that needed to
continue to forge more successes Nation”, held virtually yesterday, Rights Commission of the OIC as experience and networking will be utilised.
in the future. The prime minister said Malaysia had so far pledged well as chairman of GPM. help us to obtain additional
stated this on his social media US$100,000 (RM419,000) to the UN important information,” he said. Many water infrastructure
account yesterday. Maryam, 11, for that purpose. Saifuddin said Ahmad Azam’s –Bernama projects are being implemented and
won the largest innovation and experience and networking will carefully planned such as the
design competition in the North National Water Grid Project, Non-
American continent with her Revenue Reduction Project,
creation of animal feed using Riverside Water Reservoir Project,
shrimp shells and snail shells. She Dam Upgrading Project, Flood
also made her way through the Mitigation Plan Project and Coastal
international talk-show circuit Conservation Project nationwide.
when popular television host
James Corden praised her for “Kasa, through the EPU and the
inventing a sustainable livestock Academy of Sciences Malaysia, is
feed out of seafood shells. formulating an alternative financing
- Bernama model for the water sector to be
implemented under the WST 2040
PERLIS NOT READY FOR agenda.
PHASE FOUR OF NRP
“So far, water infrastructure
KANGAR: Perlis is still not ready projects are highly dependent on
to shift to phase four of the public funding either through loans
National Recovery Plan (NRP), or grants.
said state Health Committee
chairman Teh Chai Aan. He said “Therefore, taking into account
Perlis, currently in phase three of the limited financial resources, the
the NRP, has to meet three project is carried out by the
indicators set by the federal government according to current
government, to move to phase priorities and needs,” he said when
four, namely on the vaccination addressing the national-level World
rate of its adult population, Rivers Day celebration in Sungai
usage of beds at the hospital’s Rembau here yesterday.
intensive care unit (ICU) and
daily Covid-19 positive cases. Tuan Ibrahim said several
“Currently, the use of beds in the proposals were considered,
hospital ICU is high, but it is including land-swap wakaf, sukuk,
expected to reduce soon,“ he wakaf sukuk and hybrid annuity,
told Bernama after officiating and the ministry had also pioneered
the state-level World Rivers Day a public funding project, Wakaf Air,
celebration at Taman Sakura, launched at the end of last year to
Tebing Tinggi here yesterday. finance small-scale water
– Bernama infrastructure projects, immediately
and not exceeding RM50,000, in
rural areas. – Bernama

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Booster shots Muhammad Irfan
Mohd Harmizi, six,
handing a face
roll-out in S’wak mask and a bottle
of hand sanitiser to
his cousin Nur
next month Aisyah Mohd Rosdi,
19, who will be
resuming classes at
KUCHING: Health Minister Khairy Sekolah Menengah
Jamaluddin has said that Sarawak would start Teluk Air Tawar in
administering Covid-19 vaccine booster shots Penang on Oct 4.
next month, making it the first state to do so. – MASRY CHE
ANI/THESUN
He said the Health Ministry was drawing up
clinical guidelines on the move, with focus on
high-risk individuals aged 60 and above and
those with serious comorbidities.
“Sarawak would be the first state to start
with the booster dose programme as it was the
earliest in completing the vaccination exercise.
“One of the matters to be dealt with in the
clinical guidelines is the type of vaccine to be
given. We are still contemplating whether to
provide the same type of vaccine or a different
one,” Khairy tol a news conference at Wisma
Bapa Malaysia yesterday.
Earlier, he attended a special meeting on
immunisation and managing of the Covid-19
pandemic with representatives of the Sarawak
government.
He said for Sarawak, the ministry is of the

opinion that the RTK-antigen test, whether
done in a laboratory or at home, was

Steps for school reopeningsufficientforthosewithapositiveresulttobe
separated from others under a home
surveillance order.
“It is important for the public to be
informed, including in Sarawak, that when o Full vaccination of adults, proper ventilation and adherence education for many, Hoe said parents should
having symptoms, they should quickly do the to SOP vital to keep children safe, say experts not be forced to send their children to school.
test and if found to be positive, to undergo “This is a dilemma not just for the children
quarantine at home or at a Covid-19 low risk but for parents and educators as well.”
quarantine and treatment centre,” he added. He added that a lot has been learned in the
Khairy said in boosting capacity to address █ BY SHIVANI SUPRAMANI past year about what can and cannot be
a rise in serious cases if it occurred, the newsdesk@thesundaily.com back to school. achieved through online learning.
ministry would be sending 118 ventilators and “Good ventilation is essential and the SOP “Use what we have learned to reboot the
1,008 cylinders of oxygen to Sarawak, that are PETALING JAYA: Parents, teachers and staff should be strictly observed,” he said, adding system. It cannot be business as usual. Some
expected to arrive tomorrow. should be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 to that classrooms at public schools mostly have a online lessons can be converted to videos on
“The ministry will also increase the number protect children at school when face-to-face lot of windows and with the use of ceiling fans, it websites or into a gaming experience. Face-to-
of modular intensive care units by an classes resume next week. should be easy to get good ventilation. face learning should focus on subjects such as
additional 20 beds. Currently, 10 beds are Experts say strict adherence to standard He also advised against having communication and motor skills that cannot be
being readied for Sibu Hospital and we leave it operating procedures (SOP), regulated recess air-conditioning, particularly the split unit type easily taught online,” he said.
to the state government to decide on time and well-ventilated classrooms are also that do not allow inflow of fresh air. Hoe’s colleague at UM Dr Sanjay Rampal
placement of the other additional beds.” vital to lower risks of infection. “As transmission is most rampant during expressed similar views.
He said the ministry also received a request Universiti Malaya (UM) head of social and mealtimes, measures should also be taken to Sanjay, who is professor of epidemiology and
from the Sarawak government to set up a field preventive medicine Dr Victor Hoe prevent over-crowding at the school canteen.” public health, said while parents and teachers
hospital in Sibu and on principle, it had agreed acknowledged that waiting for all children to be He said when parents are fully vaccinated, should get vaccinated, it is not necessary to
to this and the matter would be discussed with vaccinated before sending them back to school the risk of their children getting infected is compel a child to do the same.
the Armed Forces. was not the answer. significantly lowered, reducing the risk of “After all, there has not been any reports of
He also said 64 additional medical officers He said the experience acquired from long children taking the virus to school. ‘super spreaders’ among schoolchildren.”
would be sent to Sarawak this week to help exposure to the pandemic could serve as a While agreeing that the closure of schools He also said that children suffer less severe
manage Covid cases. – Bernama lesson on how to ensure children can safely go over the past 20 months has disrupted symptoms if infected.
Sanjay said others who work within the
Centenarian shares secret to longevity school premises should also be fully vaccinated.

“Social distancing, face masks and practising
hand hygiene are also essential. If a child is
KUALA LUMPUR: For former teacher Bahrum “I only eat enough, not too much,” he said, among seniors citizens who have been fully unwell, parents should not send him to school.”
Basar, the key to longevity is daily exercise and a adding that he eats more fruits and vegetables vaccinated against Covid-19. Parent Action Group for Education president
balanced diet. than meat. “I now feel confident about going out for my Datin Noor Azimah Abdul Rahim stressed the
He should know, as he celebrated his 100th “I hold to the science of eating when hungry daily routine.” need for SOP compliance, regardless of whether
birthday last Saturday. and drinking when thirsty,” he said. Bahrum, married his wife Rasinah Nazar on the children are vaccinated.
The centenarian goes on a walk every Bahrum is also tech-savvy, using a laptop to April 8, 1951 and they have 11 children, 28 “With clear explanation from parents and
morning to maintain his physical and mental access reading material. grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. teachers, I believe students will be able to take
health, and also watches his diet. The native of Kerling in Selangor is also – Bernama care of themselves at school.”

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Wear appropriate attire in mosques, transgenders told

GEORGE TOWN: Transgender individuals adapt to culture and norms of regular society,” mosques and to avoid confusion among the administrations, to play their roles when dealing
should wear appropriate attire to enter mosques he said in a statement yesterday. community. with the issue.
or surau.
He was commenting on the statement by Wan Mohd Salim said transgender “The mosque administration should advise
Penang mufti Datuk Seri Dr Wan Salim Wan Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s individuals have chosen to practise a lifestyle the group to respect the sanctity of the Islamic
Mohd Noor said they have to change their Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Ahmad that is contrary to laws of nature and religion, houses of worship by wearing appropriate
appearance if they want to enter houses of Marzuk Shaary who said the government was adding that such action would cause them to attire,” he said.
worship. There is no other way. looking into emulating a move by Perlis to ban face various challenges in life, especially when
transgender individuals from entering mosques. interacting with others. He added that if the group was still insistent,
“We are very sympathetic towards this group the mosque management should be firm and
and hope that they are accepted by the public. Ahmad Marzuk said the decision by Perlis He also urged state Islamic religious prevent them from entering the premises.
However, they should also make an effort to was appropriate to maintain the sanctity of departments, as well as mosque and surau – Bernama

Against all odds BRIEFS 117 SUMMONSES ISSUED
FOR TRAFFIC OFFENCES
Using personal challenges
to help others KUANTAN: A total of 117 summonses
involving various traffic offences were issued
o Woman with spina bifida overcomes physical during Op Samseng Jalanan on Saturday.
setback to reach academic achievements and Pahang police chief Datuk Ramli Mohamed
help people with similar condition Yoosuf said in the eight-hour operation
beginning 2pm, 74 individuals, aged
█ BY ELLY FAZANIZA Noraishah advocates for to pursue tertiary education. between 10 and 28, were also detained. They
newsdesk@thesundaily.com those with congenital “I fulfilled the entry requirements but the were later released after the documentation
THE odds had been stacked against Dr abnormalities caused by process was completed. During the
Noraishah Mydin Abdul Aziz since she was a neural tube defects. university was not convinced that I was cut operation, summonses were issued, among
toddler. – NORMAN out for a science course because of my others, for not wearing a helmet, having no
HIU/THESUN physical disability,” she said. (driving) licence or road tax, and for
“When most children were already child with a weak spine is confined to a modification of vehicles,” he told reporters.
learning to walk, my mother noticed that I wheelchair forever, she told the Sun. Rather than give up, she proved that she is Ramli said 20 motorcycles were confiscated
could not,” said Noraishah, who suffers from anything but disabled by zipping around in the operation, which focused on several
spina bifida. “This is wrong. A child should learn to walk campus on a motorcycle. locations including Kampung Kempadang
from an early age, no matter what. and Beserah. He said more than 40 police
Rather than letting her physical setback She faced another major challenge in 2018 personnel were involved in the operation.
dishearten her, Noraishah, who is a Universiti “Once you get used to a wheelchair, it is when she had to undergo surgery for – Bernama
Malaya Developmental Neurobiology expert, not easy to learn to walk or teach the body to scoliosis.
set a course that would lead to academic feel and respond. It takes discipline but it’s SIX FINED RM5,000 FOR
achievements, particularly in the field of possible.” “I couldn’t even crawl, much less walk. I CROSSING BORDERS
human biology, and also become a major thought that was it,” she said.
advocate for people who face similar Noraishah said family and the community KUALA TERENGGANU: Six individuals,
challenges as her. must learn to make the right decisions on Three months later, she was back on her including a woman, were issued compounds
such matters. feet. of RM5,000 each for crossing state borders to
She remembered how her mother, who is a Pulau Redang in Kuala Nerus. Terengganu
widow, would patiently help her to walk step She is now an active proponent of the Noraishah has long accepted that it is her police chief Datuk Rohaimi Md Isa said the
by step every weekend with the aid of axillary Malaysia Neural Tube Defects support group responsibility to fight for every child. compounds that were issued to them, aged
crutches. and a vocal advocate for those with this between 32 and 47, were in compliance with
condition. To keep fit, she practises Qigong. Phase Three of the National Recovery Plan
“I was four then. I would fall frequently, To stay in shape mentally, she follows a for the Tourism Sector that was conducted
but I would pick myself up again. I would raise As part of its community service, phrase from The Alchemist: “That you always on Saturday and Friday. He said two of the
my legs and even carried weights, and that association members often check in with have to be the best version of yourself. individuals crossed into the state from Kuala
helped build my upper body strength,” parents of children with spina bifida to get Otherwise, you are denying somebody else Lumpur, another two from Selangor, while
she said. updates on their condition on WhatsApp chat the opportunity.” two others were from Penang and Malacca.
groups. Rohaimi added stern action would also be
Eventually, she was going up and down the taken against resort operators who ignored
stairs without help. It has been a challenge getting to where the standard operating procedures and
she is today, Noraishah said. allowed tourists from outside Terengganu to
Noraishah was also a precocious child. She stay at their premises. They also failed to
loved school and was already devouring A major challenge came when she wanted ensure guests were fully vaccinated against
medical texts in primary school. Covid-19. – Bernama

Biology was her favourite subject. FEMALE GREEN TURTLE
“It just explains the way I am. I also realised FOUND DEAD ON BEACH
from an early age that I wanted to make a
difference and to achieve that, I had to KUALA TERENGGANU: A female green turtle
understand the science,” she said. was found dead on the beach at Pantai
It was during one of the reading sessions Pandak near Chendering last Saturday.
that she came across an entry in a medical Terengganu Fisheries director Ruzaidi
textbook stating that pregnancies were Mamat said the department was told of the
terminated when foetuses were found to have discovery at 5pm and a team was sent to the
neural tube defects. location. “Upon examination, the turtle,
It upset her and prompted her to focus on weighing about 15kg and estimated to be
helping those with the condition get an equal between four and five years old, had an
chance in life. injured eye.“The cause of death could not be
Noraishah considers her work important determined, but I believe it was trapped in a
as she could use her personal experience to fishing net,” he said yesterday. “It is the 38th
create awareness in the community. death of a green turtle recorded this year,”he
For instance, a common belief is that a added and advised the public to contact the
nearest fisheries district office or call
Bid to smuggle 1,156 packets of cooking oil foiled 03-8888 5019 should they spot a stranded or
dead turtle on the beach. – Bernama
SEMPORNA: An attempt by three foreign men suspicious boats near a kelong (fish farm) at the boats, were worth RM22,400.
to smuggle 1,156 packets of cooking oil to a the scene at 5.30am. He added anyone with information relating MINE OPERATION TO HALT DUE
neighbouring country failed when two of TO DEATH AT SITE
them were arrested while loading the items “Monitoring efforts found the three men to smuggling or other maritime criminal
onto three boats in Kampung Bangau-Bangau transferring the cooking oil from the kelong activities should lodge a report immediately to KOTA BARU: The owner of a mine in Felda
here on Saturday. onto the three boats. When one of them the Semporna maritime zone operations Aring 5, Gua Musang, has been ordered to
became aware of the presence of a patrol boat, centre by calling 089-782619 or MERS 999. halt operations after a worker was killed in a
Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency he jumped into the sea and swam towards worksite accident. The Kelantan office of the
(MMEA) Semporna Zone director Comm nearby land. The other two, aged 16 and 30, He said the MMEA would continue to Department of Occupational Safety and
Norrimi Hassan said a team on duty in Op were arrested,”he said in a statement yesterday. tighten enforcement in hotspot areas, Health (DOSH) said in a statement yesterday
Pluto Timur was deployed to the location after especially in the country’s territorial waters to investigating officers went to the mine after
receiving information from its maritime Meanwhile, Norrimi said the MMEA was curb smuggling activities and entry of illegal receiving a report on the incident. The
intelligence unit regarding the movement of actively tracking down the suspect who fled, immigrants into Sabah via the sea route. victim, and Indonesian man, was conducting
adding that the confiscated items, including – Bernama routine cleaning work on an ore washing
machine when he was believed to have
slipped and fallen into the machine,” DOSH
said. Legal action would be taken against
those responsible if there was any violation
under the Occupational Safety and Health
Act 1994. “DOSH is responsible for ensuring
the safety, health and welfare of people at
work and protecting others from safety and
health hazard caused by employment
activities in various sectors,” it said. Three
mining companies in Aring have been
penalised for violating safety and health
legislation. – Bernama

BRIEFSFIGHTING INTENSIFIES 7theSUN ON MONDAY | SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
FOR MARIB CITY NEWS WITHOUT BORDERS

SANAA: At least 50 Huthi rebels and Germans vote in first
Yemeni pro-government troops have post-Merkel election
been killed as fighting intensifies for the
city of Marib, sources said yesterday. o Two main parties in Nico Siegel, head of the Infratest Dimap polling he hoped the good weather was “a good sign”
Hundreds of fighters have died this tight race as country company. for his party.
month alone after the Iran-backed faces uncertainty
rebels renewed their campaign for Despite the SPD’s lead in the polls, a victory At a polling station in Aachen, Ursula Becker,
Marib, the government’s last stronghold BERLIN: Germany was voting yesterday in one for the conservatives “can’t be ruled out”, he 62, said: “This year it’s quite exciting who it will
in the oil-rich north. “In the past 48 of the most unpredictable elections in its recent said. be, and it’s always important who governs.”
hours, 43 Huthi fighters were killed, history, with Angela Merkel’s conservatives and
mostly in coalition airstrikes” west of the centre-left Social Democrats in a tight race “The race for first place is wide open.” In Berlin, Hagen Bartels, 64, said he was
Marib, a military source said, while for her crown as she prepares to leave the Polls opened at 0600 GMT (2pm in Malaysia) expecting “the surprise that the biggest party is
another source said at least seven political stage. and closed at 1600 GMT. not the SPD but probably the CDU”.
loyalists died in fighting. The rebels Around 40% of Germany’s 60.4 million
rarely announce their casualties. – AFP The epochal election ushers in the end of 16 eligible voters have said they are undecided, With both parties likely to fall well short of
years in power for Merkel and places Germany, while the same proportion have already cast the majority needed to govern alone, there
MALI KEEN TO HIRE RUSSIAN a byword for stability, in a new period of their ballots by post, including Merkel herself. could be weeks or even months of fraught
PARAMILITARIES uncertainty. President Frank-Walter Steinmeier was coalition negotiations.
among the early voters yesterday, declaring that
NEW YORK: Mali has asked private Opinion polls show the race for the “to vote is to live democracy” as he cast his Laschet, an affable but gaffe-prone centrist
Russian firms to boost security, Russia’s chancellery headed for a photo finish, with ballot in Berlin. and longtime Merkel ally, was for some time the
foreign minister confirmed on Saturday. Merkel’s CDU-CSU alliance at 23%, just behind The two men jostling for the top job – clear favourite.
Sergey Lavrov said the Malian the Social Democrats (SPD) at 25% – well within Finance Minister and Vice-Chancellor Olaf
government was turning towards the margin of error. Scholz, 63, of the SPD, and Armin Laschet, 60, of But his popularity began to wane after a
“private Russian companies”, adding: the CDU-CSU – voted in their respective series of blunders over the summer, including
“We have nothing to do with that.” “We will certainly see some surprises,” said hometowns of Potsdam and Aachen. being caught on camera laughing in the
According to reports, Mali’s government Laschet stressed that “every vote counts” in background during a tribute to the victims of
is close to hiring 1,000 paramilitaries an election that would determine “the direction devastating floods in Germany.
from the Wagner group. Mali Prime of Germany in the next years”, while Scholz said
Minister Choguel Kokalla Maiga accused In the meantime, Scholz, who at the start of
France of abandoning his country with the year had looked down and out in the race,
an “unilateral” decision to withdraw saw his ratings begin to rise as he avoided
troops as he addressed the United making such embarrassing mistakes. – AFP
Nations General Assembly. He said his
government was justified to “seek other Three killed in US train derailment Taliban to
partners” to boost security. – AFP reintroduce
WASHINGTON: At least three people were off the rails and at least one toppled onto its executions,
Women win killed and multiple others injured when a US side. amputations
majority in Iceland train derailed on Saturday, said rail operator
Amtrak, with rescuers rushing to safely The government’s National KABUL: A prominent leader of the Taliban
REYKJAVIK: In a first in Europe, women evacuate all passengers and crew. Transportation and Safety Board said on has said the group will reintroduce
hold more than half of the seats in Iceland’s Twitter that it was launching a “go-team to punishments such as amputations and
new parliament, final election results Approximately 141 passengers and 16 investigate” the derailment. executions for criminals.
showed yesterday. crew members were on board when eight
train carriages – travelling from Chicago to Amtrak said it had initiated its “Incident “Cutting off of hands is very necessary for
Of the 63 seats in the Althing, 33 were Seattle – came off the tracks at about 4pm in Response Team” and sent emergency security,” Mullah Nooruddin Turabi told the
won by women, or 52%, according to northern Montana. personnel to the scene to assist local Associated Press in an interviw, adding that it
projections based on the final results. authorities in the evacuation effort. would serve as a deterrent.
“We are deeply saddened to learn local
No other European country has had authorities are now confirming that three Montana’s Disaster and Emergency He is one of Taliban’s founders and served
more than 50% women lawmakers, with people have lost their lives as a result of this Services coordinator Amanda Frickel told as justice minister in the movement’s
Sweden coming closest at 47%. accident,” said the firm, adding there were the New York Times that “well over 50 people previous government in the late 1990s.
also “reported injuries” among those had been injured”.
Five other countries in the world travelling on the train. Nooruddin said the new government was
currently have parliaments where women She said teams of rescuers were at the studying if these punishments should be
hold at least half the seats: Rwanda (61%), The three deaths were confirmed by the scene and multiple hospitals, as well as meted out in public, like in the past, and will
Cuba (53%), Nicaragua (51%) and Mexico local sheriff ’s department, ABC News medical helicopters, were on standby. soon “develop a policy”.
and the United Arab Emirates (50%). reported, but authorities did not say how
many people were injured. Authorities were not releasing further The Taliban’s previous rule in Afghanistan
Iceland has long been a pioneer in details for the time being, she said, adding: was marked by horrific incidents of “justice”
gender equality, and has topped the World It was not immediately clear what caused “Everybody who is alive has been extricated such as public executions in a soccer field in
Economic Forum’s ranking of most the incident. from the wreck.” Kabul.
egalitarian countries for the past 12 years.
Footage posted on social media showed The Empire Builder train derailed in a The hardline group stoned or shot down
Iceland was the first country to elect a people waiting by the tracks, luggage strewn remote area near Joplin, Montana, a town of or amputated the limbs of men and women
woman as president in 1980, and its first law next to them, with train carriages seen listing around 200 people near the border with accused of crimes, even if they were petty
on equal pay for men and women dates Canada. – AFP thefts and robberies.
back to 1961. – AFP
These acts were criticised by the
POISED PUP ... international community at that time.
A man helping his pet
ride a wave during the Referring to this, Nooruddin said:
annual Surf City Surf “Everyone criticised us for the punishments
Dog event at in the stadium, but we have never said
Huntington Beach in anything about their laws and their
California on Saturday. punishments. No one will tell us what our
– AFPPIX laws should be.”

Since the Taliban seized control of Kabul
on Aug 15, fears have mounted that similar
acts will be carried out again, despite the
group’s claims that it is more liberal this time.

Reports have emerged that men accused
of undisclosed crimes have already been
publicly shamed and paraded.

Yet Taliban leaders have claimed that
there will be gender equality and justice in its
new rule.

Nooruddin repeated these claims in his
interview with the female journalist and said:
“We are changed from the past.”

The last Taliban regime had banned all
forms of entertainment, including films and
sports.

But television, mobile phones, photos
and video will be allowed now “because this
is the necessity of the people, and we are
serious about it”, said Nooruddin.

Several countries have threatened to
isolate Afghanistan if the Taliban repeats
their past activities. – The Independent

8 theSUN ON MONDAY | SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
NEWS WITHOUT BORDERS

Xi warns of ‘grim’ Taiwan situation

o Newly elected stalled high-level contacts with China’s ruling He expressed hope that both parties could Under outgoing KMT leader Johnny
Kuomintang leader pledges Communist Party. cooperate on “seeking peace in the Taiwan Chiang’s 17-month tenure, high-level contacts
to renew talks with Beijing Strait, seeking national reunification and with China stalled amid military tensions and
China claims Taiwan as its own territory and seeking national revitalisation”. suspicion in Beijing that the party was not
TAIPEI: The situation in the Taiwan Strait is has stepped up military and political pressure sufficiently committed to the idea Taiwan was
“complex and grim”, Chinese President Xi to force the democratically ruled island to Chu, who badly lost the 2016 presidential part of “one China”.
Jinping wrote in a congratulatory letter accept Chinese sovereignty, even though most election to current President Tsai Ing-wen,
yesterday to the newly elected leader of Taiwanese have shown no interest in being responded to Xi that people on both sides of the As well as losing the 2016 polls, the KMT
Taiwan’s main opposition party, who has governed by Beijing. Taiwan Strait were “all the children of the Yellow were trounced in elections last year after failing
pledged to renew talks with Beijing. Emperor” – in other words, all Han Chinese. to shake DPP accusations they were Beijing’s
In Xi’s letter, a copy of which was released by lackeys.
Taiwan’s Kuomintang (KMT) elected as their the KMT, he said both parties had had “good Chu blamed Tsai’s Democratic Progressive
leader on Saturday former New Taipei City interactions” based on their joint opposition to Party (DPP) for tensions with Beijing. China refuses to talk to Tsai, calling her a
mayor Eric Chu, who said he would rekindle Taiwan independence. separatist.
The KMT leader, who met Xi in China in
“At present, the situation in the Taiwan Strait 2015, said he hoped to “seek common ground She says Taiwan is already an independent
is complex and grim. All the sons and daughters and respect differences, increase mutual trust country called the Republic of China, the
of the Chinese nation must work together with and geniality, strengthen exchanges and island’s formal name.
one heart and go forward together,” wrote Xi, cooperation so as to allow the continued
who is also head of the Communist Party. peaceful development of cross-strait relations”. Tsai said only Taiwan’s people have the right
to decide their future. – Reuters

NOT WELCOME ... Venezuelan migrants are besieged France to double
by demonstrators during a protest march against illegal Covid vaccine doses
migration in Iquique, Chile on Saturday. – AFPPIX for poorer countries

PARIS: France will double the number of
vaccine doses it will send to poorer countries to
120 million, President Emmanuel Macron
pledged on Saturday, in a video broadcast
during the Global Citizen concert in Paris.

“The injustice is that in other continents,
obviously, vaccination is very late.

“We have to go faster, stronger.
“France pledges to double the number of
doses it is giving. We will pass from 60 million to
120 million doses offered.”
That amounted to more than the doses so
far administered in France, he said.
On Wednesday, the United States
announced that it would be doubling its
donation of vaccine doses, bringing its total
contribution to 1.1 billion.
President Joe Biden described the pandemic
as an “all-hands-on-deck crisis”, adding “we need
other high-income countries to deliver on their
own ambitions”.
The European Union has committed to
distributing 500 million doses.
China’s President Xi Jinping, in a video
message broadcast to the United Nations on
Tuesday, pledged a total of two billion doses by
year-end, repeating a figure already given by
the Chinese authorities.
It was not made clear how many of those
would be sold and how many donated. – AFP

Three killed as gunmen open fire in court BRIEFS EVACUATIONS AS CYCLONE
BEARS DOWN ON INDIA
NEW DELHI: At least three people were killed According to police officials, the two shows officials running in panic as loud
and one injured after two gunmen opened fire gunmen were already waiting inside the court gunshots ring out. NEW DELHI: Tens of thousands of people
in a district court in India’s capital last week. when Gogi was brought in for the hearing. have been evacuated in three Indian states
The Indian Express described the shooting ahead of a cyclone expected to smash into
The attack is believed to have targeted a Just minutes later, the two “whipped out as likely to be the latest incident in a the east coast today. Cyclone Gulab is
court hearing involving a man described by pistols and opened fire”, a senior police officer long-running rivalry between two gangs expected to make landfall between the
local media as Delhi’s most wanted gangster, told The Indian Express. involved in extortion rackets in neighbouring coastal states of Odisha and Andhra
Jitender Gogi. parts of Delhi. Pradesh, bearing gusts of up to 95kph, said
Armed policemen from Delhi’s counter the India Meteorological Department. The
Officials said the two gunmen were intelligence unit were present at the scene At least 10 members of the two gangs have storm would bring “strong winds and very
disguised in lawyers’ clothing and entered the and fired back, killing the two attackers. been killed and multiple members have faced heavy (and) extremely heavy rainfall”, said
court looking for Gogi, who was arrested by life-threatening attacks in the last six years, the weather bureau yesterday. Odisha and
police in March last year on charges of Officials described them as members of a including an incident last year where 50 Andhra Pradesh officials ordered tens of
attempted murder, extortion, possession of rival local gang, though their identities have rounds were fired at a man who received 24 thousands of people living along the coast
illegal arms, carjacking and land grabbing. not been released. gunshot wounds. to move to shelters, as hundreds of
emergency workers were sent to the
Gogi was among those shot in the court, The details of the fourth person shot and Before his arrest, Gogi had been on the run region. Authorities in West Bengal have
with local media quoting officials as saying he injured have not yet been disclosed. from police since 2016, and there was a evacuated 20,000 people to shelters as a
received four bullet wounds and was taken to reward of 400,000 rupees (RM23,000) on his precaution although Gulab appeared
hospital nearby, where he was declared dead. Dramatic video of the shooting was aired head. – The Independent unlikely to hit the state directly. – AFP
by ANI news agency.
MAN ARRESTED OVER
The footage, shot from the court’s lobby, TEACHER’S MURDER

Israeli raids leave four Palestinians dead LONDON: Police in Britain investigating the
murder of Sabina Nessa, a teacher who was
RAMALLAH: An Israeli operation to dismantle fatalities were Hamas fighters killed during a Islamic Jihad, another group and the found dead in a southeast London park last
a Hamas cell in the West Bank sparked fierce joint Israeli operation. second strongest in Gaza, issued a statement weekend, said they arrested a 38-year-old
gun battles at multiple locations yesterday, identifying Osama Soboh as one of its martyrs man yesterday. Primary school teacher
killing four Palestinians and seriously An army statement said two of its soldiers who died in Burqin, praising his heroism. Nessa, 28, was killed after leaving her home
wounding two Israeli soldiers. were “seriously injured” from Palestinian to go to a bar just a five-minute walk away,
gunfire in Burqin and that the pair remained Shefler said the operation targeting the in the latest case to galvanise public
The Palestinian Health Ministry confirmed in hospital. Hamas cell – involving the army and the Shin concern about women’s safety in the UK.
four deaths from Israeli gunfire, including one Bet domestic security agency – began before Detectives from London’s Metropolitan
in Burqin near Jenin and three more in the Hamas confirmed its fighters had clashed midnight on Saturday with an arrest near Police took the suspect into custody
Biddu area comprising several villages with Israeli forces near Jerusalem and Jenin Jenin that did not result in clashes. yesterday at an address in East Sussex, a
between Ramallah and Jerusalem. and said at least one its members, Ahmad county southeast of the British capital. Det
Zahran, was among those killed. But he said “gunfire erupted” when Israeli Chief Insp Neil John called the arrest a
An AFP photographer saw heavy blood forces descended on Burqin yesterday to “significant development”. – AFP
stains in the village of Beit Annan in Biddu. Hamas has controlled the Israeli-blockaded make an additional arrest.
Gaza Strip since 2007, but also has a strong
Israeli army spokesman Amnon Shefler presence in the West Bank, which is formally Shefler said the operation as “ongoing” and
gave the same death toll, adding that the controlled by rival group Fatah. that several arrests had been made. – AFP

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Squid Game phone
kerfuffle
o Netflix’s hit show leads to
harassing phone calls after
real phone number is used

THE South Korean drama series Squid (right) The card with the phone number was briefly shown in Squid Game. – NETFLIX
Game tells the story of 456 people who
participate in a mysterious and deadly a sense of day and night due to their curiosity, While Netflix did issue a or possibly jail time.
survival game with a 45.6 billion won my phone’s battery is drained and turns off.” statement saying that they Hopefully the issue will be resolved soon, as
(RM161.8 million) prize at stake. were aware of the issue and
Another woman, a business owner, told SBS were working to resolve the the show’s popularity will likely mean that it will
The show became a worldwide hit after News that after receiving numerous calls and issue amicably with the get a second season, and the producers will
being broadcast on Netflix, and even became messages on her phone, she made a complaint number owners, another want as little controversy as possible going
the most watched Netflix show among to the series production company, but was told question looms: did the forward. – Agencies
Malaysians during its first week. that there was nothing that could be done. production company break
South Korean law?
However, it turns out that a number of The production company representative
hapless South Korean citizens have reported suggested that the only way to stop the calls was Under Korea’s law Personal Information
receiving harassing phone calls due to an to change her phone number. The woman Protection Act, disclosure of mobile phone
oversight by the show’s producers. responded that it was unreasonable, as she had number is prohibited.
been using that number for her business for
In Squid Game’s first episode, the down-on- almost 20 years, and later said that the company Lawyers who were contacted by South
his-luck protagonist Gi-hun (played by Lee had offered her compensation of 1 million won Korean media agencies said that the production
Jung-jae) is approached by a mysterious man (a (RM3,549). company and Netflix could be liable for a fine,
cameo by Train to Busan star Gong Yoo) and
given a card with a number to call in order to
join the game.

It turned out that the number featured on the
card is a real one, shared by several individuals
and businesses in different area codes all across
South Korea. And since the show aired, they
have been receiving telephone calls and
messages by people wanting to join the game.

One man told South Korean newspaper
Money Today: “After Squid Game aired, I have
been receiving calls and texts endlessly, 24/7, to
the point that it’s hard for me to go on with daily
life. This is a number that I’ve been using for
more than 10 years, so I’m quite taken aback.

“There are more than 4,000 numbers that
I’ve had to delete from my phone, and it’s to the
point where due to people reaching out without

Supernatural stars reunite
on Walker set
THE brothers Winchester are finale of Supernatural, which
reuniting on the set of a new show, ended its 15-season run last
but this time with one of them November. Ackles and Padalecki
behind the camera. had played brothers Dean and Sam
Winchester on the hot TV series,
EW has confirmed that actor who joined forces to hunt and
Jensen Ackles will direct an defeat all manner of supernatural
episode of Walker, the show beings.
starring his former Supernatural This new development puts to
co-star Jared Padalecki. Padalecki rest rumours of a split between the
also serves as an executive two, ever since news broke in June
producer on the series, which that Ackles and his wife Danneel
Cast and crew arrive for the Tribeca Fall Preview of The Many Saints of Newark at Beacon Theatre. – ETX STUDIO begins filming its second season were working on a Supernatural
soon. prequel show titled The
Just when he thought he was out ... Winchesters, focusing on the lives
Padalecki is no stranger to of Dean and Sam’s parents, without
having Ackles as a director, as the input of Padalecki.
FOURTEEN years after the last age of 51. lacking a moral compass, caught Ackles directed six episodes of While Padalecki has kept
episode of the cult television series In the film, 22-year-old Michael between an absent father and an Supernatural during its run. himself busy playing tough-as-
The Sopranos, a film retracing the overly severe mother, the film nails Texas Ranger Cordell Walker,
early years of future mob boss Tony Gandolfini plays a teenage Tony centres on a character he venerates, This project marks the first time Ackles has also been filming a
Soprano premiered last Wednesday Soprano in 1960s New Jersey. Dickie Moltisanti, played by that the actors have worked guest role as Soldier Boy on the
in New York. Alessandro Nivola. together since they
“I didn’t know if Michael really filmed the series
Series creator David Chase, co- wanted to (do it), like whether it The story also explores the
writer of the prequel The Many would be too much,“ director Alan tensions between the Italian- edgy superhero series The Boys.
Saints of Newark, introduced the cast Taylor told AFP on the sidelines of American and African-American But now that Ackels has finished
at the historic Beacon Theatre, which the screening as part of the Tribeca communities in then-New Jersey, as filming there, he can join
was transformed back into a giant film festival. well as the Newark riots of 1967 and Padalecki to work on Walker.
cinema for the occasion. police violence. Hopefully this will be the start
“He lost his father and to do this of more projects between the two,
The applause redoubled for is very emotionally hard. Once he But The Many Saints of Newark and who knows, perhaps
Michael Gandolfini, who stepped agreed to do it, and he showed he also includes multiple references to the Winchester
into the shoes of his late father to could with an audition, I just, I never the series to satisfy fans. brothers will
play the younger version of Tony doubted,“ Taylor said. return to our
Soprano, a role for which James “I’ve seen the show maybe screens again? –
Gandolfini won three Emmys with “The only thing I had to six or seven times ... (and) Agencies
his portrayal of the violent head of a sometimes do was pull him back this definitely lived up to
mafia clan and troubled family man. from being his dad, too much. He’s the hype,“ Robert Quinn, Jensen Ackles
not this guy yet (in the movie). 23, said after the (on left) will be
Broadcast between 1999 and screening. directing an
2007 on the US cable network HBO, “He’s still the younger, a softer episode of
The Sopranos marked the beginning version of his character,“ added The film will be Walker, which
of a golden age for television series Taylor, who directed several broadcast in the US stars Jared
with its dark humor and complex episodes of the original series, which simultaneously in Padalecki. –
characters and made a star of James ran for six seasons and won 21 theatres and on HBO GETTY IMAGES
Gandolfini, who died in 2013 at the Emmys and five Golden Globes. Max from Oct 1. – ETX
Studio
While the film traces the youthful
years of Tony, a gifted teen but

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█ BY MARINA MUHTAR More than just the music

WITH brotherhood serving as their o Wan Lukman of HereComesJuly talks about them wanting to be recognised
main foundation, local indie band as more than just a band, and understood better through their music
HereComesJuly (also known as
HCJ) strives to capture a larger
market through meanings and emotions
behind its music.

Established in 2013, the five members of the
band first found solace in playing music for the
joy of it, while also having dreams and plans up
their sleeves.

Fortunate to be sharing the same passion,
the young men of HCJ took the next step and
began sharing their music to the masses
through gigs before getting signed by a huge
record label, Sony Music Malaysia.

Vocalist Wan Lukman explained that being a
part of the record label was a springboard for
them as they were able to work with talented
musicians and producers in the industry.

“We were able to improve ourselves and our
music through this opportunity and
experience,” he said in an interview with
theSun.

How do you define your musical identity?
“As a band, although each and every one of us
has our own preferred musical genre, the
variety in the music often seems to fit us
cohesively. So, we are able to get a bit of rock,
jazz and new soul in our band.”

How do you wish or want the public to
acknowledge your band even more?
“We would like the public to understand the
meaning behind each and every one of our
songs, from the lyrics to the emotions that we
portray through it. For example, our hit single
Juwita is not a love song, but it actually has a
whole different meaning to it. Hence, we would
appreciate it if the public could really
acknowledge and study the real significance of
our songs.”

If you were given a chance to collab with Here Comes July ... (clockwise from top left) Adam Hariz (rhythym guitarist), Haziq Hashim (bassist), Irfan Ismail (drummer), Wan Lukman (vocalist) and Arfan
anyone in the industry, who would you love to Zainuddin (lead guitarist). – COURTESY OF SONY MUSIC MALAYSIA
collab with?
“We personally would love to celebrate our was dedicated to our frontliners. Melody-wise, brand, not just in music but Scan the QR identity as we plan to release new
music and collab with artistes from different we see Indonesian bands as our muse, and we [beyond] than that as well. code to music and EPs for our fans.”
music genres in the industry both local and try to implement their tunes into our songs.” There are a lot of things that we watch the
worldwide such as Noh Salleh, Airliftz, What are your plans to grow further in the can do and explore as a brand music video For this year’s Hari Merdeka,
Yonnyboii, Coldplay and Justin Bieber as well.” music industry? on our own, such as HCJ released a music video for the
Who do you look up to in this industry? “Although we are fairly new to the industry, we community service. track Suara Malaysia, composed by Mas
“Our surroundings are usually our main would love HCJ to also be recognised as a strong “We are also exploring different sounds and Dewangga, Jova Devito dan Aden King, which
inspiration. Juwita was written atn the genres so that we are able to feature our own depicts its members’ love for our country.
beginning of the pandemic back in 2020, and it

Who will be the next Bond?
THERE are few casting decisions as Idris Elba woman?” now, lips are sealed at
hotly anticipated as the question of A name that is often in the discussion Bond HQ, with Broccoli
who will be the next 007, with many is Idris Elba, known for The Wire, The Rege-Jean Page saying: “You can only
expecting that a Black Bond or even Suicide Squad and hit BBC series Having set millions of hearts aflutter be in love with one
female Bond is on the cards. Luther. with Netflix hit Bridgerton over the person at a time.
past year, another bookmaker’s
Daniel Craig, a somewhat He set social media tongues favourite is the young British- “For now, we just
reluctant Bond at times, has had one wagging in 2018 when he posted: “My Zimbabwean actor. cannot think about
foot out of the tuxedo almost from the name’s Elba, Idris Elba” – echoing anything beyond
moment he took on the role back in Bond’s famous catchphrase – but he He has been self-effacing about Daniel.” – ETX
2006. added soon after: “Don’t believe the the idea, telling US talkshow host Studio
hype!” Jimmy Fallon: “If you’re a Brit and British actor Tom Hardy
But No Time to Die appears really you do something of any kind of has been rumoured for
to be his fifth and (much to his Bond producer Barbara Broccoli renown, then people start saying the years to be up for the
delight) final outing, and so the has repeatedly said that the next 007 B-word.” part of James Bond. –
rumour mill is back in action. “doesn’t need to be a white man”. ETX STUDIO
Tom Holland
For years, certain names have That has triggered some sadly Less coy about his desire for a licence
been closely linked to the role which inevitable racist responses, but many to kill is Spiderman star Tom Holland.
has previously been played by stars feel Elba has the charisma to pull off
including Sean Connery, Roger the change. Not content with being a
Moore and Pierce Brosnan. Lashana Lynch superhero, Holland told Variety: “As a
Tom Hardy Broccoli seemed to rule out the young British lad who loves cinema,
Craig was an attempt to toughen up possibility of a female bond, telling I’d love to be James Bond. So, you
Bond after Her Majesty’s top agent Variety: “I’m not particularly know, I’m just putting that out there. I
was threatened by an American – interested in taking a male character look pretty good in a suit.”
Jason Bourne – and his grittier and having a woman play it. I think
adventures. women are far more interesting than Also in the running
that.” There are plenty of other candidates,
He was a massive success, with with Vogue recently offering a run-
Casino Royale and Skyfall in But that hasn’t stopped down that gave strong odds to
particular seen as two of the best speculation around Lashana Lynch, a “British-Malaysian dreamboat”
Bond films of all time, and returning 33-year-old black British woman, Henry Golding,
the character to the style of the who reportedly takes over the 007 Bodyguard star
original novels by Ian Fleming. handle at the end of No Time to Die. Richard Madden –
or for a more
Tom Hardy, often a villain or at Craig, however, agreed with cerebral twist on
least an anti-hero in films like The Broccoli’s position, telling the Radio the character,
Dark Knight Rises, Venom and Mad Times: “There should simply be Peaky Blinders
Max: Fury Road, would be a way to better parts for women and actors of lead Cillian
maintain that darker vision of Bond. colour. Murphy.
For
He is currently the bookies’ “Why should a woman play James
favourite in Britain, according to Bond when there should be a part
betting agency William Hill. just as good as James Bond, but for a

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gIniatnhtepmlaonotds for
o Rare plant collector and propagator Khairil
Izzuan shares his love for Aroids with theSun

█ BY MARK MATHEN VICTOR Monstera Borsigiana Albo Variegata, or my love for Aroids,” he said, further Philoden
Variegated Monstera Albo. – ASYRAF adding that making new friends in Florida Be
AS Malaysians were forced RASID/THESUN the community is an added plus. – ASYRA
indoors due to the pandemic as a sort of insurance.” Not quite the end RASID/TH
last year, many found Naturally welcoming, Khairil looks Variegated
themselves in a weird spot, Though the Aroids come in different forward to the Aroid community Florida
where boredom and the cancellation of shapes and prices, Khairil explains that growing within the country, and Banana Tree.
outdoor hobbies intersected. the plants also act as an investment, in a imparted a little knowledge for – ASYRAF
way. beginners. RASID/THE
Almost immediately, this group of SUN
people began turning towards the The risk that comes with Aroids, “I would say start with an easier
activity of indoor planting. For some, Khairil notes, is part of the learning curve Aroid, and move up to more harder
attention was directed toward flowering and trains plant parents to adapt quickly ones. If you really like it, go immediately
plants, others at the easier to manage so as to not lose their precious plants. for an expensive one. Then you’ll have
succulent plants, and for a growing Communal and personal interest an adrenaline rush if a plant has
number of people, Aroid plants. Two years after beginning his hobby, problems, and you’ll feel like you need to
Khairil sees no sign of stopping. The do something about it,” he said.
The Aroid family of plants are huge, same goes for the Malaysian community
with distinct looks for each variety and at large when it comes to the rare plant. Khairil added that the latter is a high
species, and these rare plants are risk, higher yield route.
fervently sought out, largely due to the The community largely follows
rarity of higher end species. trends in which particular Aroid is “For me, someone will learn faster if
currently “the one to get”, which tends to they go immediately for an expensive
Speaking to Khairil Izzuan, an Aroid sway people. Two or three months down one rather than a cheaper plant.”
aficionado at the forefront of the growing the road, something else might appear
Aroid community in Malaysia, theSun and the community will shift to that new On the future of Aroid enthusiasts in
was exposed to just how unique the species. Malaysia and his own trajectory with
plants are and also how easily rare plant rare plants, Khairil claims it shows no
collectors are willing to part with their For Khairil, the most compelling sign of stopping.
money in order to secure the harder to reason for keeping Aroids, especially a
propagate Aroids. lot of them, is seeing the new leaves “If let’s say the hobby dies off, say in
unfurl and the patterns that might come, the next ten years, I will still continue
“The Monstera Thai Constellation especially if something called having them. It’s the thrill of growing,
that I started with is considered one of “variegation” occurs; this is a form of and also, being a part of the community.
the easiest rare plants to keep for mutation where Aroids might grow to
beginners,” said Khairil, whose hobby have unique patterns or colours. “Even now, I would say there are new
began a month before the pandemic Aroid plant parents every day in
took hold. “What new leaves I get, how I get to Malaysia.”
propagate them later to make more
Currently, Khairil – also the COO of plants, along with swapping and sharing
Smart Digital International Sdn Bhd – knowledge especially through my
has collected, grown and propagated Instagram account at @rareplants.my
well over a hundred Aroids. with other plant parents – these dictate

Khairil explained he never tried his
hand at growing plants, but was always
fascinated by flora and fauna.

“Before I was into planting, I was into
exotic animals. I guess the hobby was
always there, being close to nature,” he
explained, noting that he still has a turtle
room, and once had snakes, scorpions,
tarantulas, lizards and geckos.

“Look at my plant collection now,
and just imagine if its animals instead.
Once I start a hobby, I will go all out.”
Mad for leaves
Due to how expensive some Aroids can
be to obtain, Khairil was questioned
about the learning curve in propagating
Aroids, as there seems to be little room
for error.

The enthusiast explained that this is a
given for plants in general, and is widely
accepted as part of the challenge for
plant parents all over the world.

“Once they notice that a plant is
having problems, they will straight away
do something about it. Like maybe
cutting it and moving it into several pots,

Colocasia Esculenta ‘Mojito’ (left) and Colocasia Pharoahs Mask. – ASYRAF RASID/THESUN

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5theSun LYFE ON MONDAY | SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Khairil knew from
the start that his
hobby would
eventually grow to
the scope it is now.
– ASYRAF
RASID/THESUN

A example of a common Aroid plant, the Acianthera asaroides. – WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

What exactly are Aroids?
ACCORDING to the plant lovers blog
AllThingsNature.org, Aroid is a common flower structure.
name for a large species of plants in the The entire flower structure, including
Araceae family.
the actual flowers, the spadix and the
This family of plants is also often called spathe, is called an inflorescence.
Philodendron or Arum family. There are
over 100 genera and 3,750 species of aroid The deep green foliage is attractive year-
plants, most of which are from the tropics, round, even when the plants are not
though some temperate species exist. actively flowering, and the flowers appear
periodically throughout the year, often in
Most of the tropical species evolved in winter when other plants are dormant.
the dim light of the rain forests, a feature
that makes many aroid plants well suited as Peace lilies and anthuriums are some of
houseplants where low light levels tends to the most common and popular aroid
stress many sun-loving plants. houseplants, but others such as the dumb
cane and Chinese evergreen, both of which
Some members of the Araceae family have multi-coloured, visually interesting
are familiar houseplants while others are foliage, are also well suited for indoor
rare mysteries rarely found outside the rain growing.
forests or greenhouses.
Many commonly found aroids require
Aroid plants often have lush, dark green little care. Good drainage, some humidity,
and glossy leaves. The flowers are and the occasional fertilising will keep these
characterised by an erect spadix plants happy and flourishing, and because
surrounded by a spathe. they do not require lots of light, they can
add greenery to some of the darker rooms
The spadix is a spike that is made up of and offices.
multiple tiny flowers; it is surrounded by the
spathe, a thick, often coloured, petal- The flowers are simply pinched or
shaped sheath. clipped off when they fade, and browning
or dying leaves are removed at the soil line
Anthuriums, calla lilies, and peace lilies periodically to keep the plants looking their
– all aroids – are common examples of this best.

ndron
eauty.
AF
HESUN

Khairil has grown well over a hundred Aroid plants. – ASYRAF RASID/THESUN

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Meng of All Is Amazing. Surfskate pro Aaron Chan.

Mavic of Craft at No. 7.

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o Master your passions in surfskating, jump rope, mobile photography or
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Is your PC compatible with Google is making it quicker and easier to
Windows 11? filter email and search results in Gmail on
Android mobile devices. – ETX STUDIO
oWith the impending launch of Microsoft’sWindows 11, many users are
still wondering if they current PC hardware will be able to handle it fsGimoomropanArionlvdermoidents

█ BY ANANSA JACOB could get a little more complicated – your PC Windows. THE Gmail application for Android is
needs to have a Trusted Platform Module To find out if your PC is compatible with the getting a new search filtering function,
THE much-anticipated upgrade from (TPM) chip, in version 2.0 – a feature mainly promising to make it quicker and easier to
Windows 10 to 11 is just on the horizon, present in recent devices, on the market since Windows 11 update, you can visit the Windows find old messages. iPhone users will have
with the rollout of the newest version of 2016. 11 page on the Microsoft website and download to wait a little longer to benefit from the
Microsoft’s PC operating system the PC Health Check app. improvement.
scheduled to begin on Oct 5, and is expected to All this is expected to be needed to
last until spring 2022. accommodate the more dynamic capabilities of However, be sure to double check the results Google is making it quicker and easier
Windows 11, which will be seen in several new of your PC Health Check app. A report by for Gmail users to filter email and search
While most PCs that already run Windows 10 features, the most obvious of which involve the SoyaCincau.com found that when they ran the results to help them find what they’re
should have no issue upgrading to Windows 11, interface. program on a computer with a 7th-gen Intel looking for. To do this, Google is
users of older PCs might find themselves having Core i7, it was said to not “meet Windows 11 introducing various filter options in the
to upgrade to a newer model, as the It has been completely revised, and is more system requirements”, even though the form of drop-down lists of contacts or
compatibility requirements to run the newer sleek and streamlined than ever. Microsoft has computer was literally running on a beta of dates, for example.
operating system are much more stringent. optimised the so-called fluent design that the Windows 11.
company has been working on for years, When searching for emails by sender,
To get Windows 11, you’ll need a PC with a notably with a brand new “Start” menu. Still, SoyaCincau.com advised users to run users can now choose from a list of
64-bit processor of 1 GHz or more and with at the program anyway before updating, in order suggested people, or search for emails
least two cores. This should be matched with at Multitasking will also be encouraged, with to ensure that “there won’t be any issues”. from multiple contacts. On screen, this
least 4 GB of RAM, a minimum of 64 GB of the possibility of arranging different takes the form of four buttons (“From”,
storage space and a DirectX 12 compatible applications on the screen in several predefined If you decide that you would rather purchase “Sent to”, “Date” and “Attachments”) that
graphics card. layouts. The Windows Store has also been a Windows 11-ready PC, you will not have to appear directly below the search field.
overhauled. It is now open to Android wait long. New PCs running directly on
On top of that – and this is where things applications that will be able to run directly on Windows 11 will be on the market beginning in The progressive rollout of this new
October. feature is expected to last until the end of
October 2021. For the moment, only users
Microsoft will be of Android mobile devices will be able to
launching the take advantage of the new filters. No
new Windows 11 launch date for iOS has yet been
interface in announced. – ETX Studio
October. – ETX
STUDIO

AI can now create personalised music

ARTIFICIAL intelligence is now able to generate automatically generates musical patterns Several manufacturers of motorised two-wheeled vehicles have joined forces to work on a new
music in a supposedly ‘natural’ way, based on a thanks to an artificial intelligence system that swappable battery technology. – ETX STUDIO
theme or a predefined ambiance. While artists has ‘learned’ to adapt, through repeated use, to
can use this kind of AI to make personalised suit each requested mood. Swappable batteries soon for electric
creations, anyone and everyone can use it to scooters and bikes
accompany podcasts, presentations or Each user is then free to rework these tracks.
animations. These online solutions generally offer services
suitable for amateurs and professionals, with
It’s now possible to create musical loops subscription packages depending on the
thanks to automatic machine learning. In fact, number of tracks created.
several online services let people create custom
music, whether for personal or commercial Even more impressively, in 2020, it was
projects. This is notably the case of Soundraw demonstrated that an artificial intelligence
and Mubert. program could also create an entire song –
lyrics and music – with little or no human
In each case, the creation process is roughly intervention. This technology, called Jukebox, is
the same. The user first selects an ambiance or the work of OpenAI, a company specialising in
an emotion, then specifies the type of rhythm artificial intelligence and whose co-founder is
and its speed, before finally choosing the none other than Elon Musk, who also helms
duration of the desired loop. The tool then Tesla and SpaceX. – ETX Studio

Music can now be composed in a ‘natural’ way by artificial intelligence. – ETX STUDIO HONDA, KTM, Piaggio and Yamaha have on the market. This could help bring
joined forces to promote the development of electromobility further into the mainstream,
electromobility. The consortium created by while also making it more accessible. Indeed,
the four major motorcycle manufacturers will this solution could have the advantage of
work to develop swappable batteries for being economical, as well as ecological, since
electric motorcycles and scooters. a single battery could theoretically be used
for several vehicles.
Four of the world’s leading manufacturers
of two-wheeled vehicles have joined forces to The consortium has set itself the goal of
create the newly formed Swappable Batteries defining and promoting a common technical
Motorcycle Consortium (SBMC). This standard and then making it widely available,
consortium is intended to promote light all in close collaboration with national,
electric vehicles (mopeds, scooters, European and international standardisation
motorcycles, tricycles and quadricycles) but bodies. This new battery standard will have to
also to work on improving the management be adapted to all forms of charging stations,
of battery life cycles. which can vary from one country to another.
As a first step, the consortium plans to work
The goal is to one day make available an on the development of a low-voltage (48 V)
interchangeable battery system that can be swappable battery system. – ETX Studi
used for most models of light electric vehicles

MEDIA & MARKETING – environmental sustainability, social landfill by recycling and upcycling our by-
sustainability, and responsible consumption.” products and production waste.”
8 theSun LYFE ON MONDAY | SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 Renuka Indrarajah, Corporate Affairs &
He added: “Across our organisation, we put Legal Director of Heineken Malaysia said: “We
Leading the Way sustainability at the heart of what we do. We are raising the bar in our Brew a Better World
have a bold and ambitious commitment to cut sustainability initiatives in support of the United
oHeineken Malaysia wins at Sustainable Business carbon emissions, targeting to achieve net zero Nations Sustainable Development Goals
Awards for 3rd consecutive year in production by 2030 and across the value (SDGs) as we look ahead to a decade in which
chain by 2040. more ambitious collective action is the only way
forward.
“As of 2020, we have reduced emissions by “Beyond environmental sustainability,
HEINEKEN Malaysia Berhad 15% since 2014 and developed a roadmap with Heineken Malaysia champions inclusion and
(Heineken Malaysia) recently Receiving the award during a virtual event clear targets in improving energy efficiency and diversity for social sustainability. We ranked
received the Highly Commended on Sept 23, Roland Bala, managing director of adopting renewables. second out of 312 Bursa listed companies in the
Award at the Sustainable Business Heineken Malaysia said: “This is the third Board Diversity Index 2021, with 43% of our
Awards (SBA) Malaysia 2020/2021, Asia’s only consecutive year where Heineken Malaysia has “We have also balanced more than 100% of Board of Directors being women, and have a
award series committed to sustainability, which won at SBA. This strengthens our track record the water used in our production in 2020, 10 50:50 male to female ratio in the middle to
comprehensively assesses corporate as a responsible brewer, where we remain years ahead of our 2030 commitment. senior management positions.”
sustainability programmes in Malaysia. steadfast to our Brew a Better World “To advocate responsible consumption, we
sustainability commitments across three pillars “At Sungei Way Brewery, we have reduced commit 10% of the Heineken brand’s media
water consumption by 15.5% since 2014. Our budget annually to
2030 target is to reduce this by a further 29% to promote this message,
2.6 hectoliters per hectoliter of beer produced. whilst reinforcing
‘When You Drive,
“Since 2017, we have achieved zero waste to Never Drink’ through
(above and left) The the brand’s global F1
Heineken Malaysia partnership.
management team “Externally, to grow
out in the field our local communities,
during the we launched our
company’s many Heineken Cares
sustainability community food aid
activities over the programme with a
past year. target to deliver
150,000 meals to
vulnerable
communities by
December 2021.
“In addition, our
Tiger Sin Chew
Chinese Charity Concert has raised more
RM355 million for schools since 1994.”
To learn more about Heineken Malaysia’s
sustainability initiatives, please visit
www.heinekenmalaysia.com and
www.facebook.com/heinekenmalaysiaberhad.
Find out more about SBA 2020/2021, at
sustainablebusinessawards.com/sustainable-
business-awards.

Airbus Malaysia donates medical Anita Zaki (far
equipment for COVID-19 relief left) head of
STANDING together with Anita Zaki, head of said: “This donation is a human resource
Malaysians, Airbus Malaysia human resource for Airbus gesture from us in Airbus in for Airbus
recently donated medical Malaysia represented the solidarity with and support Malaysia, with
equipment to the Ministry of company to present the for Malaysia in the quest to Dato’ Mohd
Health to support the fight equipment to the Ministry of pandemic recovery. Our Shafiq Abdullah,
against Covid-19. Health’s secretary general, hearts are with all those Secretary
Datuk Mohd Shafiq affected, including the General of the
The contribution by Abdullah at the Covid-19 patients and hospital Ministry of
Airbus Malaysia includes Integrated Quarantine and frontliners, as well as with Health.
BMC H-80A high flow Treatment Centre (PKRC) the families of those
oxygen therapy humidifiers, 2.0 at the Malaysia Agro recovering in hospitals.”
syringe pumps, volumetric Exposition Park Serdang
infusion pumps, Powered (MAEPS). The medical equipment
Air-Purifying Respirators will be distributed for use at
(PAPR) P-SH100 and Airbus head of country in Covid-19 hospitals in the
standard steel wheel chairs. Malaysia, Raymond Lim country.

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Winners and losers of Aukus deal
AUSTRALIAN Prime Minister
Scott Morrison and his ignominious Kabul and numerous NOTHER TA killed off makes this perhaps the most According to him, “there is a deep
colleagues were basking in a domestic challenges to overcome, he important English victory over the sense of betrayal in France because this
flag-waving congratulations now can show off one achievement, Y LIM TECK GHE French since the Battle Of Agincourt. was not just an arms contract. This was
from patriotic Australians for his KE France setting up a strategic
success in pulling off the Aukus “Western To sooth French outrage but scarcely partnership with Australia, and the
agreement to intensify military hypocrisy overB believable and more hypocritical to Australians have now thrown that away
cooperation between Australia and its with the assistance of “that fella from nuclearA anyone who has followed British and negotiated behind the backs of
two Western allies against what the trio down under”. But is it such a big victory proliferation politics since Brexit is the British prime France with two North Atlantic Treaty
have identified as their common for the US? and the key E minister’s most recent declaration that Organisation (Nato) allies, the US and
enemy – China. Available data confirms that the US role of its “Our love of France is ineradicable”. UK, to replace it with a completely
has an overwhelming military armament Losers different contract.
So, how big and momentous a deal is superiority over China in the Indo- merchants, Notwithstanding the British PM’s
it exactly? According to former Pacific and South China Sea regions. and supporting “forever” love declaration and I think for the French, this looks like
Australian prime minister Tony Abbott: Although the number of US military politicians in reminders from Australian leaders of a complete failure of trust between
“This is a historic and important bases in these two regions has not been determinig how tens of thousands of Australians allies. Therefore, causing them to
decision made by the Australian publicly disclosed, what is known is that foreign policy is have died to defend France in past wars, doubt, what is Nato for? This may yet
government. Historic because it there is a large number of US military not only again France – as the big loser – will be turn out to be a case study for an
overturns decades of strategic caution bases ringing China. exposed from looking for revenge. introductory course on “Classic foreign
and announces to the world that we The US maintains nearly 800 this new policy bungling and disasters”.
take national security seriously. military bases in more than 70 military pact. Gerard Araud, a former French
Important because it acknowledges the countries around the world, with ambassador to the United States, noted Away from Nato, China has warned
scale of the strategic challenge from several hundred thousands of land, sea on twitter that the deal blind-sided the three countries to “abandon the
China and declares that Australia will and air troops and other military France. “The world is a jungle”, “France obsolete cold war zero sum mentality
play our part in meeting it.” personnel ready to take out any enemy. has just been reminded of this bitter and narrow-minded geopolitical
The latest addition of Australian truth by the way the US and the UK have concepts, and respect regional people’s
Hugh White, an academic from nuclear submarines and another stabbed her in the back in Australia. aspiration. And to do more that is
Canberra’s Australian National military base does show that Biden is C’est la vie”. conducive to regional peace and
University, similarly noted that “the more macho than Trump in foreign stability, and development – otherwise,
new agreement will make Australia the policy. But it will not count in the US’s Harsher words have come from they will only end up hurting their own
only non-nuclear armed country in the troubled national politics or enhance France’s top officials. “There has been interests”.
world to operate nuclear-powered America’s national security. duplicity, contempt and lies,” French
submarines”. Instead, the exercise smacks of Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian Also shattered for now and for good
nuclear overkill. The US has presently declared on France 2 television, adding is the campaign for a nuclear-free
“That is a very big deal indeed … In 400 intercontinental missiles. The that relations with Australia and the Pacific, backed by New Zealand and
the escalating rivalry between America warheads on the intercontinental United States were in “crisis”. “You can’t countries of the Indo-Pacific region.
and China, we’re siding with the United ballistic missiles only represent one play that way in an alliance.” Australian disregard and disdain for its
States and we’re betting they’re going to quarter of deployed US strategic “little brother” and the Pacific island
win this one.” warheads. The loss of the “contract of the nations has never been more obvious.
More than half of deployed US century” submarine deal is not just a
More critical Australians have strategic warheads are mounted on massive economic blow. It is also a And in the contested South China
denounced it as a big mistake with submarine-launched missiles. The huge political setback for French Sea region, Indonesia and Malaysia in
former prime minister Paul Keating remainder are nuclear bombs and President Emmanuel Macron, who is immediate responses have expressed
arguing that Australia’s sycophancy warheads on cruise missiles bunkers running for re-election next year. deep concern over the arms race being
to the US was only damaging its that can reach Beijing, Pyongyang intensified by the new tripartite military
own interests. and Moscow. Further comments by Morrison and pact; and called on nations to avoid
China, on the other hand, has one his Cabinet members on the need for provoking a nuclear arms race, as well
Weeks earlier, Keating had chastised military base – not in Latin America or Australia to replace the “obsolete” as meet their nuclear non-proliferation
the government for leading Australia the Indo-Pacific region but in Djibouti, French designed Shortfin Barracuda obligations.
into a “Cold War” with China. Africa. Not only is China’s military programme with a technologically Key takeaways
power in land, sea and air much less superior British submarine have Western hypocrisy over nuclear
“Australia is a continent sharing a than the US but its military budget is rubbed more salt into the open wound. proliferation and the key role of its
border with no other state. It has no considerably smaller. See: armament merchants, and supporting
territorial disputes with China. Indeed, https://armedforces.eu/compare/ Meanwhile, the French outrage has politicians in determining foreign
China is 12 flying hours away from the country_USA_vs_China. been greeted with disapproving and policy is not only again exposed from
Australian coast. Boris Johnson appears to be the contemptuous feedback from the this new military pact.
bigger winner. This latest flying of the British and Australian public. A satirist
Yet the government, both through its British flag in a region where it has been commentator pointed out that the North Korea, Iran, Turkey and a host
foreign policy incompetence and reduced from colonial giant to major problem of the French design is of other countries wanting to join the
fawning compulsion to please America, post-colonial third-tier status may that it could only go into neutral or nuclear weaponry club will have greater
effectively has us in a cold war provide gratification and a sense of reverse drive. These and similar justification for crossing what the West
with China.” self-importance for the domestic comments in social media may yet has set up as an elastic red line.
audience. But more significant to the come back to haunt the Aukus partners.
Clearly, this advice is being ignored British power elite is the mouth- Expect interesting times ahead for As for Morrison, he has instigated a
by Morrison, who is committed to watering US$90 billion (RM377 billion) British-French relations. new round of the cold war, which has
winning a coming khaki election where contract that Morrison tore up, and Beware the unintended consequences him pinning the target on his own
according to one Australian wag, he can which the British armament industry Lord Peter Ricketts, former British country’s back as well as the backs of
show off to the electorate the new hair and mass media are drooling over. ambassador to France warned that the Asia and Pacific neighbours.
on his chest grown with US and The fact that it is Macron and France recall of ambassadors from the US and
British assistance. that this Anglophone initiative has Australia by the French government is Lim Teck Ghee’s Another Take is aimed
Winners just “the tip of the iceberg”. at demystifying social orthodoxy.
Is Joe Biden the big winner? With the US
retreat from the Taliban inflicted Comments: letters@thesundaily.com

Reset priorities to get life back into balance

WE are opening up and the days wrong in thinking tomorrow will be are more critical of their post-Covid-19 As for the seniors, those who had jobs but
ahead look bright and promising. there forever to recap, recoup and discretionary spending. They skew towards decided to quit for a while have decided to take
When the prime minister made a redo things. It is not so, not always. the lower income group, and are it easy and may not return to salaried jobs, and
series of announcements to What matters to people, of all ages, disproportionately single. yet there are those who feel they need to stock
restore our lives to near have changed dramatically. up on their finances to better manage medical
normalcy, the mad rush to grab A survey conducted in the US Surprisingly and interestingly too, there is a contingencies.
and go was frightening on hand, indicated that there were varying final category of people who have drawn
and yet it was a welcome relief. levels of changes seen in people and permanently closer to their families, and I recently read a profound speech by
their attitude towards life. The survey expect to live more active lifestyles and are Google CEO Sundar Pichai – it is short and gets
Pictures and videos were decidedly less mercenary. Most balance to your core. This is his speech: “Imagine life is
circulating on social media where indicated that 44% of the survey seekers are the millennials, or Generation X a game of five balls that you manipulate in the
people appeared to think and behave as if respondents believed that the pandemic has parents, with children at home, typically air trying not to drop these balls. One of them
there never was a pandemic, and there were had little more than a temporary impact on married and higher earning. is a rubber ball, and the rest glass. The five
still hundreds of daily deaths. But can we their attitudes, behaviours or spending. This balls represent work, family, health, friends
blame them? It is like the cattle has been let segment of the population covers many From our own experience, we would have and soul. It will not be long before you realise
loose and people felt they may as well enjoy as demographics, with a slight skew towards the noticed our family, relatives, friends and that work is like the rubber ball. When it falls, it
much as they can before the pleasures are middle- and lower-income earners in the colleagues making little changes with big will bounce back somehow, while the other
taken away. outer suburbs. impacts. I am absolutely happy to make most glass balls, if dropped, will not return, once
of life, complaining little and taking people broken it is the end”.
Everything in life has a bigger level of Then there is the health obsessionists, who and things for granted even lesser.
uncertainty now. I lost my dear sister-in-law to make up 15% who had permanently changed Hence, the point is, manage your work
Covid-19, and as I write this, my aunt and her their view of health and sanitation. They are Having experienced several lockdowns, efficiently during working hours, take time to
family members are battling with the disease willing to spend more on personal health, rest people are taking stock of their spending too. be with family and friends, take appropriate
in Penang. I wish I had taken time off to speak and well-being. Health obsessionists skew The middle-income earners were able to save rest and take care of your health and make
to my sister-in-law in the recent weeks, and all towards the little bit older, and they are more substantially, without the impulsive shopping time for yourself meditating, embracing
I have now are regrets. likely than the other segments to be retired. and the more than occasional eating out. This nature and learning to love unconditionally.
may not be good for the food and beverage
The biggest complaint most of us have is The survey also revealed a new class of business, but I suppose that is part of the Comments: letters@thesundaily.com
lack of time, and we tend to set our priorities people who had adopted to living frugally and change the world over is embracing.

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18.3 Foreign 567.6 655.1 -87.5 7.28 15.09 318.82 29.15 2.34 27.59
KLCI STI HANG SENG SCI KOSPI S&P/ASX200
100.0 3347.0 3347.0 0.0 1,532.06 609.41 181.97 3,125.24
3,061.35 24,192.16 3,613.07 NIKKEI TSEC 7,342.62
Preliminary stats (excluding trade amendments). For final data, please refer to www.bursamalaysia.com 30,248.81 17,260.19
Source: Bursa Malaysia

KL MARKET SUMMARY Kulim to widen presence
September 24, 2021

INDICES 11,276.01 CHANGE 28.82 in agribusiness value chain
FBMEMAS
FBMKLCI 1,532.06 -7.28
CONSUMER PRODUCTS 608.77 -0.20
INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS 200.56 +0.71
CONSTRUCTION 165.16 -0.98
FINANCIAL SERVICES 15,193.44 -77.92
ENERGY 711.54 +2.44
TELECOMMUNICATIONS 683.72 -0.29 o Group eyes expansion into palm oil sector’s downstream firm’s stewardship on environmental factors
HEALTH CARE 2,489.87 +3.34 segment, cultivation of cash and other crops covering waste and pollution, greenhouse
TRANSPORTATION 861.84 -5.79 emissions and climate change, among
PROPERTY 722.89 -0.68 others.
PLANTATION 6,295.65 -51.28
FBMSHA 12,304.03 -9.50 Faris elaborated that such engagements
FBMACE 7,162.22 +40.68 █ BY AMIR IMRAN HUSAIN SAFRI expansion efforts on cash crops and mono will keep Kulim abreast of social and
TECHNOLOGY 96.88 +0.61 sunbiz@thesundaily.com crops, namely vegetables and tropical fruits, environmental expectations and fortify its
PETALING JAYA: Kulim (Malaysia) Bhd respectively. The managing director business insights.
TURNOVER VALUE aims to establish itself as a comprehensive elaborated that this is part and parcel of its
4.791 BIL RM3.346 BIL agribusiness entity involved in agro- aim to advance Malaysia’s food security as The managing director stated that its ESG
farming, livestock and trading and services. its agribusiness agenda aims to fill the value aspirations will translate into good farming
5 MOST ACTIVES chain between the producer and the as it looks for means to reduce its carbon
September 24, 2021 In line with this aspiration, it wants to market. footprint.
become an integrated palm oil player and
STOCK VOL CLSG (sen) +/– (sen) tap the vast potential in the sector’s “By playing a major role in various parts “By 2023-2024, the group will complete
PASUKGB 182,537,400 6.0 -0.5 downstream segment, by turning by- of the value chain, we can ensure quality, one of its phases of our digitalisation plan to
DNEX 155,154,600 81.0 -2.0 products into value-added products – such safe and nutritious produce for local people farming and commitment towards
KAB 140,318,000 41.0 +1.5 as using palm oil waste to generate energy especially in vegetables, fruits, meat, renewable energy by the opening of our bio
VS-WB 127,746,000 58.0 +4.0 and making animal feed out of kernel. mutton, and milk whi currently has low self- methane and bio-compressed natural gas
MINETEC-PR 110,576,000 0.5 UNCH sufficient levels in Malaysia.” (Bio-CNG) plants.
Managing director Mohd Faris Adli
5 TOP GAINERS Shukery said: “A natural extension from this Despite its expansionary ambitions, he “This method tends to be more
September 24, 2021 is to further refine the oil into specialty fats outlined that all of its plans will be done with productive, sustainable, and economically
but this would be done through smart environmental social governance (ESG) competitive with traditional cropping
STOCK VOL CLSG (RM) +/– RM partnerships with current international considerations in mind, rooted in the firm’s systems. It will provide more climate-
SAM 1,529,700 20.60 1.10 players with a secured market base. no deforestation, no peat, and no resilient, potentially reducing land erosion
OMH 3,729,100 3.13 0.72 exploitation stance. With the environment as well as a more productive agricultural
VITROX 363,100 20.50 0.50 “We will also leverage the adjacencies in mind, Faris stated that the group’s efforts system,” he said.
PIE 3,440,300 3.83 0.39 offered by being in the Johor Corp Bhd to increase its oil palm hectarage will be
VIS 9,815,800 1.37 0.31 group of companies where more done through collaboration and acquisition With regard to future venture into
possibilities can be explored in the area of of brownfield areas. integrated farming and food security, Faris
farming, livestock and trading, to name a said the plan is still at a nascent stage at this
few,” he told SunBiz. Kulim plans to engage stakeholders on a juncture and it has yet to finalise the choice
regular basis on ESG and strategic matters to and type of crops that will be grown.
In the short term, Kulim aims to focus its address their issues as a testament to the However, he stressed that the decision will
be guided by market demand with the aim
of shoring up Malaysia’s food security.

5 TOP LOSERS
September 24, 2021

STOCK VOL CLSG (RM) +/– RM
GENETEC 466,500 37.94 1.56
MPI 183,700 45.20 0.44
KLK 672,800 19.84 0.34
DLADY 9,200 32.70 0.30
CARLSBG 100,700 22.40 0.24

EXCHANGE RATES SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 Plantation is one
of Kulim’s core
Foreign currency Bank sell Bank buy Bank buy business
operations. The
1 US DOLLAR TT/OD TT OD group wants to
1 AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR 4.2375 4.1125 4.1025 expand its
1 BRUNEI DOLLAR 3.1160 2.9930 2.9770 agribusiness to
1 CANADIAN DOLLAR 3.1410 3.0510 3.0430 include an
1 EURO 3.3470 3.2580 3.2460 integrated value
1 NEWZEALAND DOLLAR 4.9840 4.8240 4.8040 chain of oil palm
1 SINGAPORE DOLLAR 3.0100 2.9000 2.8840 and cash crops.
1 STERLING POUND 3.1410 3.0510 3.0430 – KULIM (M)
1 SWISS FRANC 5.8270 5.6450 5.6250 WEBSITE PIX
100 UAE DIRHAM 4.5700 4.4660 4.4510
100 BANGLADESHTAKA 116.7200 110.6900 110.4900 Medac to help over 192,000 entrepreneurs hit by Covid
100 CHINESE RENMINBI 5.0740 4.7280 4.5280
100 HONGKONG DOLLAR 65.7000 63.2000 YAN: Entrepreneur and Cooperative who may require loan of up to RM500,000. entrepreneurs applying for the loans.
100 INDIAN RUPEE 55.0200 52.2800 N/A Development Minister Tan Sri Noh Omar “This is in line with what the Prime Meanwhile, he said all the 11 agencies
100 INDONESIAN RUPIAH 5.8300 5.4800 52.0800 has set a key performance index (KPI) of
100 JAPANESE YEN 0.0308 0.0279 5.2800 helping 192,541 entrepreneurs who were Minister (Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob) under Medac that provide loan facilities are
100 NEWTAIWAN DOLLAR 3.8430 3.7240 0.0229 affected by the Covid-19 within 100 days of wants, for all ministers to have KPIs that being restructured to optimise their role in
100 PAKISTAN RUPEE 16.4000 him in office. need to be achieved within 100 days. My KPI helping the target group.
100 PHILIPPINE PESO 2.5500 N/A 3.7140 is to help more than 192,000 entrepreneurs,”
100 QATAR RIYAL 8.5500 2.3800 N/A He said they will be provided assistance, he told a press conference yesterday after “All these agencies offer loan facilities
100 SAUDI RIYAL 116.6200 8.0600 including obtaining loans from various handing over contributions to entrepreneurs and have their own loan limit ... this is what
100THAI BAHT 114.2500 110.7100 2.1800 agencies under the ministry. who were affected by floods caused by a we are looking into so that the distribution of
13.2700 108.4600 7.8600 water surge in August. these loans can be coordinated so as not to
11.7800 110.5100 “We will try to help all of them, like those confuse the people and truly create an
108.2600 who are not registered and with no Noh said the relevant agencies under ‘entrepreneurial nation,’” he added.
11.3800 company who may need loan of around Medac have been told not to rely too much on
RM5,000, the micro-entrepreneurs who the records of the Central Credit Reference Earlier, Noh handed over RM168,000 to 168
Source: Malayan Banking Berhad/Bernama may need loan of RM10,000 or RM20,000, Information System and CTOS Data Systems entrepreneurs and RM40,000 to 200 families
and the small and medium entrepreneurs Sdn Bhd in determining the eligibility of in Yan district who were affected by the floods,
contributed by Bank Rakyat. – Bernama

SUCCESS: 11theSUN ON MONDAY | SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
THE INSIGHT STORY
* SUNBIZ
How has your life experience made
you the leader you are today? There’s always a solution
Being in the IT industry for many to any challenge
years has shaped the way I manage
my everyday affairs. Being a leader is o AVM Cloud Sdn Bhd CEO David Chan tells help customers with these concerns. have faced? What did you learn
an ongoing learning process. Until SunBiz that it is important to have a mentor from it?
today, I still seek advice from my Best piece of advice you ever Dealing with different types of
fellow peers for certain situations. the Fourth Industrial Revolution. challenge for organisations, as well as received on your career. characters, especially a particular
What’s really important, though, is to When it comes to artificial increased costs and protecting Choose carefully whom you share leader who drove me up the wall; yet
always learn from mistakes. Learning intelligence, robotics and Internet of workloads. Improving operational your vision with. This advice came I needed his support and to win him
from other people’s mistakes is just as Things, such technologies have now governance and automating core from a customer, who was concerned over in the best interests of AVM
important. become mainstream realities as processes are also high priorities to that competitors may “steal” my ideas Cloud. That was really some lesson in
What traits do you look for in your businesses leverage on automation solve. This is where Time and AVM and make them theirs. learning patience! And that was the
talent or how do you decide who is and machine learning to enhance come in to irony: Learning patiently to learn all
right for a job? efficiencies and improve profitability. Most-admired business leader? about patience.
It is difficult to say as there’s no “one Why? How do you expect policies on
size fits all” formula. The most What do you want to accomplish in Alibaba founder Jack Ma. He believed climate change to impact
important thing it to look at how the the next five years? in his inner abilities and the strength businesses in the future?
person communicates, how they Frankly, to balance work and life! It’s found within the human spirit. He When there is a climate change, there
work with other people, the attitude been extremely hectic on the work also took care of his team. should be government policies to
towards their jobs and willingness to front in recent years, and I am address such problem and challenges.
work in a team. Technical sets can pleased that some of our efforts have Whomever he brought along the In my view, the corporate sector
always be trained but to me the come to fruition. AVM Cloud’s biggest way also succeeded, and he made should diligently embark on corporate
personality is more important. achievement thus far was when Time sure of it. social responsibility activities to
How do you think the industry you dotCom Bhd acquired a majority address sustainability on a regular
are in will evolve in the future? stake in our company earlier this year. How do you stay abreast of issues basis. For companies that continue to
The IT industry is constantly affecting your industry? pollute the environment, they should
evolving, just that it has been On the corporate front, it is my aim Social media channels and frequent be made to pay for the damage caused,
happening at breakneck speed in to further establish AVM as one of networking with various industry like payments based on utility-related
recent years. Even the time taken for Malaysia’s “trusted cloud provider leaders. expenses such as increases in
product releases has been greatly partners” – especially for multi- electricity or water. This would be a
shortened. It used to take years from hybrid cloud strategies. We work If you could have an hour with any way to manage the pollution.
a new technology’s conception to its closely with international thought leader in the world, who What man-made innovation
release into the general market. Now, technology leaders like VMware, would it be and why? confounds you? Why?
it’s all a matter of months, even and are strongly positioned with Barack Obama. His grace, The internet. It is unlimited, made the
weeks, as users are constantly innovative technologies that eloquence, ability to express world smaller and borderless, and was
demanding new levels of innovation provide security, speed, his emotions and the catalyst for many breakthrough
through such product releases. flexibility, and scalability dedication to his innovations in recent years.
What advice can you offer those organisations require to family are Malaysia’s greatest brand.
looking to start their career/own adapt and thrive under admirable Time dotCom. My fellow valued
business? any circumstances. traits. Obama partner and Time “commander-in-
Perseverance and determination are embodies chief” Afzal Abdul Rahim is a
factors that determine success, no With a multi- grace the way visionary leader who painstakingly
two ways about it. Also, get a mentor. cloud approach, he conducts built Time into the strong entity it is
It can be anyone. It can also be your businesses himself – with today. And I feel humbled and
fellow partners to guide you along the would enjoy grace. His honoured that AVM Cloud is now
right career path. lower cost of eloquence, part of his portfolio and team.
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professional life and it is also while uses have inspired book that predicts the 12
reassuring to know that others also maintaining countless people technological forces expected to
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through in life and business. That benefits that witnessed four decades What are the top three factors you
said, my mentors have always come with on- of presidents, yet he is would attribute your success to?
emphasised to me that there is always premises architecture the first to be strong and Timing and, dare I say it, luck with
a solution to any given challenge – and private cloud options. secure enough to openly regard to technology, people, and
one just needs to look hard and be This is also because the hybrid cry about heart-breaking customers. If you work with the right
equally determined to find the cloud provides an alternative for situations. His love for people, you get things done. You
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SUNBIZ banking licences

THE ACCOUNTANT‘S
PERSPECTIVE

An entrepreneur’s journey

INNOVATION and entrepreneurship. Malaysia fell flat in Thailand. Why? o Total of 29 applications, months after its public launch.
Two words frequently used as the Covid- The answer was the market penetration a good mix from both 0 Similarly, Simple from BBVA, a digital bank that
19 pandemic continues to reshape our local and international entities
lives and livelihoods. While many of us strategy (or localisation for the example focused on high-interest savings accounts,
are trying to cope with the “new normal”, above). While the new market may want or FOR more than a year now, the Malaysian digital closed in early 2021.
entrepreneurs see a unique opportunity need the product, the product cannot be banking scene has been busy, with lots of action and There would have been multifold reasons for the
to reinvent the preconception of our successful without proper adaptation in aspirations for securing digital banking licences. closure of digital banks. The significant issues include:
norms. You too are an entrepreneur. You overall sales, marketing, operational and With 29 applications to secure licences from the 0 Mobile channel – unable to excite customers
just don’t know it, or perhaps view it that financial strategy. central bank, this indicates clear interest from the with rich UI/UX, stability of the mobile app,
you have too small of an idea or do not participants and market opportunities. Although the unfavourable customer feedbacks, and
have a “world-changing” idea to be Likewise, there are situations where final application count is less than the anticipated 40- technological flaws in the app.
considered an entrepreneur. your initial market research for the need 50 applicants, we have seen good participation from 0 Customer demand – decreasing or lack of
What is entrepreneurship? for your product does not corroborate both local and international entities. demand from customers and unappealing
There is no set definition of what with your current data. The product must incentives to bank with digital players.
entrepreneurship is. General definitions evolve as you obtain new data. The one- The competition in banking and financial 0 Customer personas – targeting the wrong
include but are not limited to: size-fits-all approach will not work. services in Malaysia is going to be intense with up to customer segments and having no clear value
five new players – the acceleration of digitisation proposition to support the personas.
1. The creation of an enterprise to reap There are many other factors such as agenda of incumbent banks will be interesting to 0 Vision and strategy – No clear consensus on the
the rewards of a new product or service company structure, people, processes watch. Cloud, data, technology, and analytics roadmap and strategy of the digital bank
while understanding the risks involved. and procedures to consider before a competencies are the real-game changers here. between with stakeholders.
company is ready for scale but a word of 0 Product differentiation – little or not much
2. The creation of value. caution: a strong foundation begets Many players have publicly announced their product differentiation from the market.
However, I view entrepreneurship as a scalability and not the opposite. Never interest and application submissions for the digital 4. Enable technology conversations: Review the
state of mind. How many times have we scale for the sake of scaling or to look good bank licence. Overall, these applicants bring a decent technology stack proposed for the digital bank
thought about a great idea that could in front of investors. diversification of profiles, from local conglomerates and start identifying the potential technology
improve our lives just to fall short on The myth of entrepreneurship to incumbent banks, state governments, retail, big players that matches the business requirements.
executing it? I would also like to tackle the myth, or at tech, fintech, telecom companies, and more. Digital banks should also explore merger and
The journey of an entrepreneur is least the perception, that being an acquisition activities with the right technology
essentially the path to becoming a mad entrepreneur (or being the boss) is easy. It After submitting the licence application, all players or develop commercial partnerships.
scientist. We hypothesise, test, and gather, is not easy. It is a lonely path. You have to applicants together with their consortium members 5. Develop marketing strategy: Define a marketing
analyse, and review the results repeatedly balance the company’s needs with your can review the following next steps or winning strategy for branding and send strong messages
until we hit a minimum viable product employees’ needs and wants while attributes that are relevant and of priority: to the industry on the consortium’s strength,
(MVP). Failure is the modus operandi, for staying true to your core principles. 1. Query response strategy: Prepare for any while building the digital bank brand.
we would not know what can or cannot 6. Explore digital bank licence in other
work without it. It is like a courtship. You The buck stops with you. The anticipated queries/additional information jurisdictions: With a strong MoU between the
may fail but, eventually, you will find one company’s failure is your failure, and its required by the central bank that might give consortium members, the digital bank can then
that is suitable. success is your success. strength to the licence application pack. These start exploring similar digital bank licence
Not every idea is an MVP; not every Your legacy additional aspects could be around shareholding opportunities in the region and beyond Asia.
MVP has product-market fit. structure, business case and sustainability, value 7. Fundraising activities: Engage or firm-up
Not all ideas are created equal. Similarly, Every journey must have an end, and proposition, product proposition, risk fundraising activities if required with the relevant
not every MVP achieves a product-market at every end, a legacy is left behind. procedures/policies, and independent review. parties to meet the capital requirements or fulfill
fit. Among 100 ideas you might have, 2. Consortium synergies: To further evaluate the the commitment given to the consortium
perhaps only 10 might be feasible as Make no mistake - the path of an synergies each consortium member can bring to the members for source of funds.
MVPs, and only one might have a entrepreneur can be a lonely one. Still, one table and analyse the details to firm the term-sheets 8. Talent fulfilment: Appoint head-hunters or look
product-market fit or something that the can dream. You can dream too. Whatever between the consortium members. Individual out for special talent with skills to build the digital
market wants. The hunt for this product- your dream is, always remember your end consortium members can stock-take their assets bank. It is better to start strategising early.
market fit is vital in developing the MVP. goal when you walk the path of an and determine the true value that can be unlocked. A successful digital bank requires attributes such
Distilling product-market fit is entrepreneur or any other career path. 3. Review business strategy and learn from the as comprehensive business strategy, right partners
essentially identifying and targeting your Final thoughts factors that lead to the failure of digital banks and talent, light-weight technology stack, strong risk
ideal customer profile (ICP). An ICP is a globally: strengthen the digital bank’s business management fundamentals, fresh marketing
customer who is willing to pay a The journey of an entrepreneur is not a strategy and assess the winning game plan. To also techniques, and portfolio management. Aspirants
reasonable premium to you to enjoy your sprint but a marathon. There are many ups review the success/failure stories of global digital should never let go of a chance to attain any of these
product. However, will achieving a and downs, but there are also many lessons banks and derive insights from it. There have been attributes early, in effort to beat the competition.
product-market fit bring with it scalability? to be learned along the way. It does not take a few digital bank closures. For example: We believe many digital bank aspirants would
Questioning scalability a “world-changing” idea to change the 0 Finn by JPMorgan Chase that aimed to serve the have realised the importance of these attributes and
A successful product in the current world – only a small idea is needed to younger and digital native users closed after a made the necessary strategic plans to succeed.
market does not equate to a successful change the world one step at a time. few years of operation. This article was contributed by Deloitte Malaysia
product in a different market. 0 Bo by Royal Bank of Scotland, which targeted executive director Shahariz Aziz and director of
I met a founder of a tech-based hiring This article was contributed by Nicholas customers on tight budgets wanting to take
agency. The company is relatively Yap, Young MICPA (Malaysian Institute of greater control of their spending, closed just five financial services Gopal Kiran.
successful in Malaysia. However, when it Certified Public Accountants) Task Force
expanded to Thailand, what worked in member and co-founder & CFO of ParkIt, a
mobility-as-a-service startup that focuses on
P2P parking sharing and fleet management.
The views reflected in this article are those of
the author and do not necessarily reflect the
views of MICPA.

THE GREEN EQUILIBRIUM

Energising the energy policy for the country

EARLY this year we read that the Seda and its functions can be done by demand for Malaysia is used by the into our market to fund the Similarly, due to economy of scale,
Economic Planning Unit (EPU) was the Energy Commission (ST). transportation sector which is 23,555 development of their newer the Euro 5 diesel price must be
at the final stage of formulating a New kilo tonne oil equivalent (ktoe) technologies. Many nations where reduced to reflect market share once
Energy Policy that is expected to Second, full-scale energy efficiency followed by industrial sector which is these technology owners come from it is fully implemented. The complete
change the landscape of the country’s implementation across the board is a 29% (19,046 ktoe). Non-energy use do control the market value by shift to Euro 5 is a major contributor
energy industry. The Association of must. Generally, huge capital uses 21% (13,262 ktoe), residential introducing en-block anti-dumping to reduction of pollution from
Water and Energy Research Malaysia expenditure is required to move to and commercial uses 12% (7,773 and other control measures. transportation sector. This will also
(Awer) would like to highlight issues more environmentally friendly energy ktoe) and agriculture sector uses 2% Therefore, Malaysia should not take accommodate Malaysia to adopt the
that the EPU must take into resources. However, it is inane to have (1,021 ktoe). Thus, there is a huge in obsolete technologies and have to newly launched WHO Global Air
consideration to correct past mistakes an inefficient consumption pattern of potential for cost saving and rapid be aware of “technology as a trade Quality Guidelines which aimed to
and prevent their repetition. direct fuel or derived energy forms such environmental achievement. barrier” mechanism that may be save lives from air pollution.
as electricity or heat. It is vital to ensure imposed in future.
First, redundant agencies make that consumption pattern for energy is Third, choices for technological Policies are instrumental for the
implementation of good policies moved towards more efficient solution solutions will be a key driver for a more Finally, fuel type used by the planning of a nation. They should not
difficult. For example, the Sustainable by behavioural changes, technology sustainable future. Malaysia should transportation sector can be a low- be used as profiteering or project-
Energy Development Authority overhauling and retrofitting. not encourage usage of technologies hanging fruit. The government approving tools. Expenditures to
(Seda) was born out of office politics that are detrimental to the implemented Awer’s suggestion to implement these policies should not
and has caused the energy efficiency Businesses must develop internal environment in the long run. Some move towards Euro 4 for petrol and be at the expense of the public.
drive in the nation to take a back seat. human capital to be able to achieve “climate-friendly” technologies are Euro 5 for diesel many years ago.
The government has admitted that the such drive as it is a more cost- derived from environment-harming Unfortunately, due to many requests This article was contributed by
Feed in Tariff (FiT) mechanism was a effective approach. The government methods such as mining and from the industry players, the Piarapakaran S, president of the
failure after not heeding our warning must develop case studies, transfer eventually end up as scheduled waste implementation of full transfer from Association of Water and Energy
as early as 2011 and even after mechanisms and legislations to (hazardous waste) after their life cycle. Euro 2M diesel to Euro 5 diesel is Research Malaysia (Awer), a non-
explaining to the minister in charge support such drive via ST. taking far too long. Can the government organisation involved in
back then. To get the ball rolling, the Similarly, many technology government make it compulsory to research and development in the fields
federal government must close down Efficiency is the major parameter owners are trying to push some of only sell Euro 5 diesel by end of 2021? of water, energy and environment.
in keeping energy demand curve their older version of technologies
flatter. 36% of 2018 final energy

302 Jobs 322 Notices Early celebration 13theSUN ON MONDAY | SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
for US Ryder team * SPORTS
MEDIA SALES
THE United States needs a few mistaken, I’ve seen “Chug a Beer” BRIEFS
REPRESENTATIVE / AGENT more points to clinch the Ryder on the JumboTron at the Capitals go top of IPL
(FREELANCE) Cup but Justin Thomas and Daniel Milwaukee Bucks games, and it’s
Berger got the party started a something that’s kind of a DELHI Capitals captain Rishabh Pant
Requirements: little early yesterday, chugging Wisconsin tradition, I guess,” said guided his side through a frustrating
· Minimum 1 year sales experience beers on the first tee while their Stricker. “Whether it’s good or game to defeat Rajasthan Royals by
team-mates were out on bad? 33 runs and take the lead in the
in newspaper and digital Whistling Straits battling the Indian Premier League yesterday.
advertising Europeans in fourballs. “It just looks like they are Pant hit 24 and Shreyas Iyer 43 as
· Attractive commission package having a good time. Delhi made 154 for six in their 20
and incentive US captain Steve Stricker overs. The batsman wicketkeeper
· Able to start immediately downplayed the incident as a “But I knew I was probably then claimed two catches and a
· Central, Northern, Southern, “Wisconsin tradition” but with going to have to answer that stumping to leave Rajasthan
East Coast and Sabah/Sarawak video of two golfers chugging on question because they went to struggling on 17 for three in their
beers then slamming the cans that first tee and they did that, chase. Despite a stubborn unbeaten
Send in your application with your into the turf to chants of “USA, and I’m fine with that. 70 from captain Sanju Samson,
photo to theSun.hr1@gmail.com USA” going viral, he knew it was Rajasthan could only reach 121 for
something he was going to get “They had fun with it. six. It was only the third time that
322 Notices asked about. “Fans had fun with it, and it Delhi have defended a total of 154 or
was just another good time that less to win in the IPL – all three have
Thomas and Berger both my guys are having.” been against Rajasthan. “I thought
played in the morning foursomes The United States have a the total was chaseable but we lost
but sat out the afternoon commanding 11-5 lead over too many wickets and weren't able to
fourballs. Europe, needing 3 1/2 points from get any momentum,” said Samsom.
12 singles matches overnight to
“It’s kind of a (NBA) Milwaukee get the 14 1/2 points needed to Year over for Kyrgios
Bucks thing where, if I’m not secure the gold trophy. – Reuters
AUSTRALIAN Nick Kyrgios said
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unsure how long he would continue
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that’s why scoring is continue is very
IN THE MATTER OF THE In The Matter of … PLAINTIF boxing titles to Usyk in stunning defeat nice.”
COMPANIES ACT, 2016 The Companies Act, 2016 DAN ANTHONY JOSHUA has
1. ANG SIEW CHOO spoken for the first time was taken to hospital afterwards Hataoka fires back-to-back
AND And In the Matter of (NO.K/P:731124-07-5610] after losing his world due to a possible broken eye hole-in-ones
IN THE MATTER OF Green River HC Holdings 2. ANG LEE GUAN titles with his defeat to socket, with Joshua’s left eye
DKLS LAKEVIEW SDN BHD (NO.K/P :780508-07-5063) sporting significant swelling. JAPAN’S Nasa Hataoka unleashed
[201101018700 (946836-V)] Sdn. Bhd. Oleksandr Usyk yesterday. He also told Sky Sports Box her secret weapon to seize a share of
(Registration ...DEFENDAN Joshua did not give an Office: “He’s devastated, already the lead at the NW Arkansas
(IN MEMBERS’ No. : 201101021348 NOTIS BENTUK PENGIKLANAN interview in the ring post-fight talking about training again. They Championship, firing her second
VOLUNTARY WINDING UP) (949485-T) Kepada : but broke his silence on social want to look at the eye socket, he hole-in-one in as many days en route
Notice is hereby given that (In Members’ Voluntary ANG SIEW CHOO media after giving up his WBA, says it’s fine. But you know, a to a 65 in yesterday’s second round.
pursuant to Section 459(2) of Winding Up) ANG LEE GUAN WBO and IBF belts. devastating defeat. Hataoka aced the 175-yard par-three
the Companies Act, 2016, a Final NOTICE OF FINAL MEETING 7, JALAN KASAWARI 2, No. 6 yesterday with a five iron, one
Meeting of the Members of DKLS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that TAMAN KASAWARI, The Briton, 31, was “Congratulations to Oleksandr day after she aced the par-3 No. 11 in
Lakeview Sdn Bhd will be held pursuant to Section 459 of the 14100 SIMPANG AMPAT convincingly outboxed in north Usyk, what a fighter. Put in a great another round of 65. She became just
at the Liquidator’s office at 12A Companies Act, 2016, the Final PULAU PINANG London by the unbeaten Usyk performance tonight and the the fifth player in LPGA Tour history
(1st Floor), Jalan Dass, 30300 Meeting of the members of the ANG SIEW CHOO and suffered the second loss of better man won. to make two aces in one tournament
Ipoh, Perak on Thursday, 28 company shall be held at the 18- ANG LEE GUAN his professional career as a result. “Usyk was the deserved and the first since her Japanese
October 2021 at 10.00 a.m. for the 22-A1 Gurney Tower, Persiaran TBP 1126, MUKIM 15, The scorecards read 117-112, winner and Joshua has got to compatriot Ayako Uehara at the 2016
following purposes: Gurney, 10250 Georgetown, JALAN 1 KAMPUNG VALDOR, 116-112, 115-113 all in Usyk’s make changes in the rematch Women’s Open. “When I hit the ball, it
Penang on 29 October 2021 SUNGAI BAKAP, favour as he won by unanimous because if that happens again, of felt really good,” Hataoka said. “It
AGENDA at 10.00 am for the following 14200 SEBERANG PERAI decision and Joshua’s promoter course he’ll get beat. He’s got to went the way it was supposed to go.
1. To receive and adopt the purpose: TENGAH, PULAU PINANG Eddie Hearn admitted afterwards impose himself early. Though I never suspect it would be a
1) To receive and consider AMBIL PERHATIAN bahawa satu that the better man won on the “It’ll be really difficult because hole-in-one, it was amazing.”The
account from the Liquidator the Liquidator’s Accounts Writ Saman bertarikh 09/04/2021 night. Usyk’s confidence will be sky former tournament winner is tied
showing the manner in which showing the manner in which dan Pernyataan Tuntutan bertarikh Joshua is now expected to high. When you get to the level of with Australia’s Minjee Lee at 12-
the winding up has been the winding up has been 05/04/2021 (“ Writ Saman dan activate an immediate rematch Joshua, as we saw after the Ruiz under 130 heading into the final
conducted and to hear any conducted and hearing any Pernyataan Tuntutan”) telah clause in their contract to try and defeat, there’s no 10-round round of the 54-hole tournament at
explanation that may be given explanation that may be given dikeluarkan terhadap kamu di reclaim his belts from the comeback fights or warm-ups, the Pinnacle Country Club in Rogers,
by the Liquidator. by the Liquidator. Mahkamah Majistret di Bukit Ukrainian, who was the former you’re straight back in. Arkansas.
2. To determine pursuant to 2) To determine pursuant to Mertajam, Pulau Pinang oleh INDAH undisputed king of the
Section 518(3)(b) of the Section 518(3)(b) of the WATER KONSORTIUM SDN BHD cruiserweight division. “He’ll want to go straight back
Companies Act, 2016, the Companies Act, 2016 the (NO. SYARIKAT: 211763-P) yang into that rematch. He’ll be an
manner in which the books, manner in which the books, beralamat terakhir yang diketahui And posting a picture from underdog but that’s what he does.
accounts and documents of the accounts and documents oleh Plaintif di No.44, Jalan what appeared to be his dressing He was beaten by the better
Company and of the Liquidator of the Company shall be Dungun, Damansara Heights, room at the Tottenham Hotspur man.”
thereof shall be disposed of. disposed of. 50490 Kuala Lumpur dan Stadium, Joshua wrote: “Keep Usyk later suggested Joshua
Neoh Tong Joo 3) To approve and accept the Mahkamah ini telah memerintahkan
Liquidator resignation of the Liquidator bahawa sesalinan Writ Saman
Ipoh pursuant to Section 513(3) of dan Pernyataan Tuntutan tersebut
27 September 2021 The Companies Act, 2016. bersama dengan sesalinan Perintah
Note : A member entitled to attend Ewe Lay Khoon tersebut ditampalkan pada Papan
and vote at the meeting is entitled Liquidator Kenyataan Mahkamah Majistret
to appoint a proxy to attend and Date : 27 September 2021 Bukit Mertajam, Pulau Pinang,
vote instead of him. A proxy may mengiklankan sekali Notis ini
but need not be a member of dalam surat akhabar tempatan dan
the Company. The instrument menampalkan di alamat Defendan
appointing a proxy must be iaitu di 7, JALAN KASAWARI
deposited at 12A (1st Floor), Jalan 2, TAMAN KASAWARI, 14100
Dass, 30300 Ipoh, Perak not less SIMPANG AMPAT, PULAU PINANG
than 48 hours before the time dan TBP 1126, MUKIM 15, JALAN
appointed for holding the meeting. 1, KAMPUNG VALDOR, SUNGAI
BAKAP, 14200 SEBERANG
PERAI TENGAH, PULAU PINANG positive even if the world’s wasn’t a difficult opponent to
dan penyampaian sedemikian crumbling in front of you! deal with on the night.
CALL TO PLACE CLASSIFIED ADS hendaklah menjadi penyampaian London I love you & thank you “This means a lot for me,“ he
sempurna dan cukup tujuh (7) hari each and every time!”
MS. SHOBA selepas tarikh akhir penampalan told Sky Sports.
atau pengiklanan tersebut, yang Joshua fought mandatory “The fight went exactly the
T 03 7784 8888 mana datang kemudian. challenger Usyk after seeing a way I expected it to go. There
F 03 7784 4424 Bertarikh pada 30 Ogos 2021 classic fight with fellow Brit were a few moments where he
Tyson Fury collapse but was pushed me hard, but it was
t.t outclassed on the evening. nothing special.” – Express
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14 theSUN ON MONDAY | SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 Real sloppy Dahoud sent off
SPORTS as Dortmund lose
Madrid frustrated by Villarreal in Bernabeu stalemate
REAL Madrid failed to capitalise on HOSTS Borussia Moenchengladbach stunned
Atletico Madrid’s shock defeat by their best of games, yet Ancelotti refused to we had difficulty in the pressure and they 10-man Borussia Dortmund 1-0 with a goal
bottom club Alaves as they were held accept they were less fresh than others handled the ball very well.” from Denis Zakaria to snap their opponents’
yesterday to a goalless draw by a players around them. three-game winning run in the Bundesliga.
determined Villarreal in La Liga. Atletico Madrid’s attacking problems
“It was noticeable due to the lack of appear more entrenched as their rocky start Dortmund, playing without injured captain
Dropped points for Spain’s leading pair pressure and they had to cover a lot of the to the season continued with a shock 1-0 Marco Reus and top striker Erling Haaland,
allowed Sevilla to make up some ground at pitch, but it wasn’t tiredness,” he told Spanish defeat by Alaves. suffered their second loss of the season,
the top, with Julen Lopetegui’s side beating sports daily Marca. dropping to fourth place on 12 points, four off
Espanyol 2-0 to jump above Atletico and into Victor Laguardia’s header in the fourth leaders Bayern Munich as Gladbach notched
second. Federico Valverde was selected at right- minute was enough for an unexpected victory up their second victory in six games.
back in what was the biggest surprise of the for Alaves, who sat 20th at kick-off.
Atletico had earlier slipped to their first night, yet Ancelotti defended his choice. Zakaria struck in the 37th minute after
loss of the season at Alaves who struck their Diego Simeone’s side have managed only charging into the box, getting a lucky deflection
first win, having lost all of their previous five “I liked it because he can play anywhere,” two wins from their last six games in all to keep possession and then slotting in for the
games and failed to score in any of the he declared. competitions and this was the third time in lead.
previous four. four matches that they have failed to score.
“For me, he isn’t a right-back but I needed Things got worse for Dortmund, who host
It meant Real Madrid could have gone five a lot of forward movement and I tried to put “Obviously we lacked ideas,” said Sporting in the Champions League this week,
points clear by beating Villarreal but settled Asensio between the lines. Simeone. “I don’t think it’s a system problem. three minutes later when Mo Dahoud got his
for a three-point lead after a scruffy marching orders following a second booking,
performance came in stark contrast to their “We looked for one against one situations, “It’s about aggression, in defence, and putting his team firmly on the back foot and
slick, 6-1 thrashing of Mallorca in midweek. we put in crosses but they have a lot of height, other situations.” – AFP/Agencies leaving defender Mats Hummels fuming.

“It’s clear it wasn’t our best match of the “It is dumb to give the referee the chance (to
season,we didn’t play our best game this send him off),” Hummels said of Dahoud’s
season,” said Real boss Carlo Ancelotti. dissent that triggered a second booking
following a foul.
“Villarreal gave our goalkeeper a lot to do
and we had a lot of difficulty.” “I hope Mo knows that what he did was
wrong... you should not even give the referee
Luka Modric and Casemiro didn’t have the chance to do it.” – Reuters

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But this was once again a far from
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RESULTS & STANDINGS Not good enough! 15theSUN ON MONDAY | SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
* SPORTS
ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE Tuchel slams Chelsea’s lack of belief after City defeat
Brentford 3 (Pinnock 27, Janelt 63, Wissa 82) THOMAS Tuchel has declared that he best level.
Liverpool 3 (Jota 31, Salah 54, Jones 67), did not “feel the belief” of his Chelsea when Jesus found the bottom corner of the net “After the goal it felt a little bit like the belief
Chelsea 0 Manchester City 1 (Jesus 53), players after tasting defeat in the in the second half.
Everton 2 (Townsend 29-pen, Doucoure 77) Premier League for the first time this in winning was bigger than the fear of losing, I
Norwich 0, Leeds 1 (Raphinha 19) West Ham Tuchel was visibly animated on the don’t know why. We tried to push and get the
2 (Firpo 67-og, Antonio 90), Leicester 2 (Vardy touchline for the duration of the match and crowd behind us.
37, 85) Burnley 2 (Vardy 12-og, Cornet 40), season at the hands of Manchester City on was left disappointed by the result in the first
Man United 0 Aston Villa 1 (Hause 88), Saturday. meeting between Chelsea and City since last “It was a very emotional game but never on
Watford 1 (Sarr 72) Newcastle 1 (Longstaff 23). Gabriel Jesus fired past Edouard Mendy season’s Champions League final. our highest level. We conceded a goal from a set
CHAMPIONSHIP shortly after half-time to secure all three The German boss told BT Sport after the play.
Birmingham 0 Preston 0, Blackburn 5 Cardiff 1, points for the visitors, who dominated the ball final whistle that his players did not show
Blackpool 1 Barnsley 0, Bournemouth 2 Luton 1, and enjoyed the lion’s share of chances at enough desire to bring the fight to City, “Even if we wanted to go for long balls for
Bristol City 1 Fulham 1, Nottingham Forest 1 Stamford Bridge. lamenting their struggles in dealing with the Romelu (Lukaku) it was not precise enough. I
Millwall 1, Reading 1 Middlesbrough 0, Sheffield Chelsea defended resolutely in the energy of their opponents. didn’t really feel the belief that we could escape
United 1 Derby 0, Stoke 2 Hull 0, Swansea 1 opening stages but struggled to play the ball “We lost the game and City deserved to the short balls.
Huddersfield 0. out of their own half, with City’s aggressive win,” said Tuchel. “Until the goal we were very
LA LIGA press causing plenty of issues for the strong in the last 20m of the field, but only “It was doubtful and it felt like we had
Alaves 1 (Laguardia 4) Atletico Madrid 0, European champions. there unfortunately. something to lose. We lacked a little bit of
Valencia 1 (Andre 90+5) Athletic Bilbao 1 They failed to manage the transition “Everywhere else we were not good freshness also.”
(Berridi 69), Sevilla 2 (En-Nesyri 13, Mir 87) between defence and attack over the course of enough to relieve pressure and to hurt them.
Espanyol 0, Real Madrid 0 Villarreal 0. the 90 minutes, with their inability to create “The performance was not complex Saturday’s result saw Chelsea slip down to
SERIE A chances ultimately coming back to bite them enough. Overall, simply, we were not at our third in the Premier League table, with the Blues
Genoa 3 (Criscito 77-pen, Destro 80, 85) Verona 3 now level on points with leaders Liverpool,
(Simeone 8, Barak 49-pen, Kalinic 90+1), Inter second-placed City and Manchester United in
Milan 2 (Martinez 5, Dzeko 71) Atalanta 2 fourth.
(Malinovskyi 30, Toloi 38), Spezia 1 (Verde 80) AC
Milan 2 (Maldini 48, Diaz 86). Chelsea will be looking to put things right
BUNDESLIGA against Juventus when they resume their
RB Leipzig 6 Hertha Berlin 0, Eintracht Frankfurt Champions League title defence on Thursday
Cologne 1, Leverkusen 1 Mainz 0, Union Berlin 1 (3am Malaysian time).
Bielefeld 0, Hoffenheim 3 Wolfsburg 1, Borussia
Moenchengladbach 1 Borussia Dortmund 0. The west London club will return to action in
FRENCH LIGUE 1 the Premier League two days later, with
Saint-Etienne 0 Nice 3, Strasbourg 1 Lille 2, Lyon Southampton set to visit Stamford Bridge in
1 Lorient 1, Paris Saint-Germain 2 Montpellier 0. search of what could be their first victory of the
season. – Express Newspapers

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The 34-year-old earned the hosts a
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Real Sociedad 6 4 1 1 9 6 13 for the goals was excellent, both were “It’s life in the Premier League and we
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Inter Milan 5 4 0 1 12 5 12 the team that we had last year.
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Dortmund 6 4 0 2 17 12 12 four out of their last five in the league, a run of said:“We did... (but) goals change games and
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MONDAY • SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 QUOTE OF THE DAY

You can see why people want to
come and watch Leeds, you end up getting
sucked into a similar game because of the way
they play. It was a great football game for the
neutral, but not so much for the managers.”

West Ham manager David Moyes

Solskjaer condemns Villans’ behaviour before penalty miss

MANCHESTER UNITED manager He could be seeing pointing at missed opportunity for us to get a making,” he said. manager Dean Smith.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has aired his the returning Man Utd man and point.” “Watkins is touching David (de “As everybody knows, we have
grievances with the behaviour of shouting: “You take it!”
some Aston Villa players after they There were opportunities for Gea) as the header has gone in. It’s had an awful lot of suffering as Villa
delayed Bruno Fernandes from And Solskjaer was unimpressed both sides in an open game but offside or it’s a foul. fans at this stadium but I think
taking his stoppage time penalty. by the antics when he discussed the Villa were certainly worthy of at we’ve been close in the last couple
incident after the match. least a point, with Matt Targett and “The linesman did well, they of years,” the Villans’ manager said.
The Portuguese midfielder Ollie Watkins also having excellent called it into VAR, but they turned it
blazed his spot-kick over the “I wasn’t going to mention it but chances to score. down and it was a goal so bad “People will look at it and say it is
crossbar as Aston Villa stunned Old it’s not right that they do that. I decisions again unfortunately. a big win but for me it is more a big
Trafford to leave with a 1-0 victory guess that should be a yellow card The closest United came apart performance.
thanks to an 88th minute from for someone but they have from the penalty was a header from “We should have slowed the
Kortney Hause. achieved what they wanted,” he Paul Pogba just before half-time game down at times. We didn’t have “I thought we deserved the win. I
said. that flew wide. enough control even though we thought we had the bigger chances.
But prior to Fernandes’ penalty, had 60% possession and 30 shots or We were aggressive in the way we
which had been given for a “Sometimes it just doesn’t go “When we got to the final whatever.” played against a front four of
handball by goalscorer Hause, a your way. Bruno is such a good decision, the final execution, the Ronaldo, Pogba, Fernandes and
number of Villa players crowded penalty taker and today you would quality in the pass or the shot or the Solskjaer, meanwhile, must Greenwood.
around the Manchester United man have backed him with your decision wasn’t good enough to get anxiously await the results of scans
in an attempt to put him off. mortgage I would guess. goals,” Solskjaer said. for England defenders Luke Shaw “There is an awful lot of belief. I
and Harry Maguire, who were both felt we have recruited well since
Villa keeper Emi Martinez also “Bruno has been excellent and The United boss argued Hause’s forced off with injuries. Jack (Grealish) has gone and the
played his own mind games by Cristiano is probably the one who goal should not have stood because performance levels have been there.
challenging Cristiano Ronaldo to has scored the most penalties in of the positioning of Watkins. It was Villa’s first victory over
take the penalty. world football. United since 2009 and only their “We had an indifferent start but
“You see the inconsistencies second at Old Trafford since 1983, there were reasons for that.” – The
“We’ve got great takers and it’s a again with VAR and the decision- making it a very big day for Independent

Klopp wants Mo
█ BY CHARLIE MALAM
Reds must be more clinical, says Liverpool boss after ‘wild’ Brentford draw
LIVERPOOL manager Jurgen
Klopp was not happy with his Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah scores his team’s second goal during yesterday’s English Premier
side’s finishing in their 3-3 League match against Brentford at the Brentford Community Stadium in London. – AFP
draw with Brentford, insisting
the Reds should’ve scored more goals control them much better, we created brilliant footballer. Mo scores usually was too tricky to defend. Offensively “At 2-1 up we had one or two
to win the game. a lot of clear-cut chances. in these situations but today not. we did really well but for the result, chances to finish the game off. It gives
There’s nothing to say about that.” not well enough.” them that little bit of hope. That’s
Goalscorer Mohamed Salah “We played offensively really well football sometimes, we’re
wasted a golden opportunity in but couldn’t deal with them Klopp added: “I have no problem Liverpool captain Jordan disappointed with the result but we
particular to make it 4-2 and Klopp defensively. with accepting when you play this Henderson added to Sky Sports of the have to give credit to Brentford.
hinted that he felt the Egyptian kind of football. That’s football. draw at Brentford: “It was an intense
should’ve found the back of the net to “These things happen. We should game, we knew it would be. It’s a “We’re an intense team as well but
kill the game despite scoring earlier have scored more. If we win 3-2 or 4- “You have to create things to difficult place to come. there’s a lot of room for improvement
on. 3, we still have these struggles deserve to win. They deserved a point for us today. We controlled it a little
defensively. (Ivan) Toney and [Bryan] as well because they put up a proper “It was a great atmosphere and bit better in the second half but
Liverpool initially went 1-0 down Mbuemo did really well. Brentford fight. they made it difficult for us. To go in unfortunately we couldn’t hold on for
as Ethan Pinnock fired the Bees in deserved a point. the lead twice and not see it out is the win.” – Express Newspapers
front from close range but Diogo Jota “Brentford showed an incredible disappointing for us.
levelled for the visitors just four “Mo alone in front of goal is a performance, the whole club. For us it
minutes later.

Early into the second half the Reds
put themselves in front through Salah
as he scored his 100th Premier
League goal for Liverpool.

But Vitaly Janelt fired the home
side level once more before a
thunderous Curtis Jones strike then
made it 3-2 courtesy of a deflection
from Kristoffer Ajer.

Substitute Yoane Wissa however
pulled Brentford level a second time
with a cute dink over Alisson to seal a
point for the Londoners against
Klopp’s title-chasing charges.

Though the nature of Liverpool’s
defending for the goals they
conceded will come under scrutiny,
Klopp felt his side should still have
won the match, and would have had
they taken more of their goalscoring
opportunities.

Klopp told Sky Sports post-match
when asked if he enjoyed the game:
“(I’m) not sure enjoy is the right word.

“It was a wild ride. They deserved
their three goals for the way they
played.

“We obviously couldn’t deal with
the long balls properly today for
different reasons. We should have
scored more goals, we had incredible
chances.

“Second half I can’t remember any
chances of theirs apart from the goals.

“They deserved it. Offensively or
with the ball, I don’t think you can

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