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demonstration at Aquaria KLCC in Kuala Lumpur
yesterday. The performance gained entry into The
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Bridge income gap
█ BY MUHAMMAD YUSRY oWith limited resources, implementing
newsdesk@thesundaily.com policies and strategies to narrow
rich-poor divide challenging : Economist
PETALING JAYA: The
government needs to incorporated into the 12th Malaysia security, and hits the poor
immediately address the Plan, especially the green economy significantly as they spend about
rich-poor income gap with and digitalisation thrusts. 25% of their monthly income on
more equitable development food as opposed to the rich, who
policies and approaches. “However, the main challenge is spend about 12.6% (of their
to implement these strategies income).”
This will serve to reduce income effectively with clear and consistent Yeah said income distribution
inequality and spread the benefits action plans and efficient allocation within the B40 group itself is
of development throughout the of budget resources,” he said when uneven, although it continues to
country, especially in poorer commenting on Klang MP Charles register annual increases based
and less developed states, said Santiago’s recent statement on the on household income survey data
Sunway University Business cost of living crisis that is hitting the published by the Statistics
School economics professor Dr Yeah B60 group – a downgrade from the Department, and that the bottom
Kim Leng. B40 due to inflation and price segment of the B40 group continues
increases. to face slow or stagnant inflation
“The economy is also adjusted income increases.
experiencing rising income “This means 60% of Malaysian He said extending
inequality that worsened following households are now earning below government assistance
the Covid-19 pandemic, with more RM4,850. The steep increase in to B60 could be Turn to
households falling below the prices of household necessities and considered if fiscal
poverty line and M40 households essentials impacts different groups resources and capacity —
slipping into the B40 category. of people differently.
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“It is noted the labour share of “It also exposes the
national income has been declining vulnerabilities in Malaysia’s food permit.
over the years, leading to a widening
of the rich-poor income gap, which
has to be immediately addressed,”
he said.
Yeah added that the appropriate
policies and strategies have been
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Malaysia invites ‘Najib’s jailing clear message
China, Asean to corrupt politicians’
nations to conduct
joint research
BEIJING: Malaysia has invited China
and other Asean countries to join the
Malaysia Partnerships and Alliances █ BY RAJVINDER SINGH o Self-serving leaders reminded no one Malaysia because of corruption and
in Research (MyPAIR) programme to newsdesk@thesundaily.com above law and full brunt of penalties ‘frog’ politicians.
carry out scientific-based learning. PETALING JAYA: The jailing of applicable to anyone found guilty
Higher Education Minister Datuk former prime minister Datuk Seri “Voters are partly to be blamed
Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad said the Najib Abdul Razak is a clear for this state of affairs because they
programme is aimed at developing message that the nation has had continue to elect such leaders.”
research interests among funders of the enough of corrupt politicians and
collaborating nations. wants strong and capable leaders Jeniri said politicians who
“Together, we can strengthen our who will put the country first before shivers down the spines of all Professors senior fellow Dr Jeniri hunger for power and position must
respective research excellence through themselves. corrupt politicians. Amir said voters have an be rejected as they would otherwise
strategic partnerships and alliances,” opportunity in GE15 to cast their destroy the nation.
she said on Tuesday at the Asean-China Nusantara Academy for Strategic “Although voters have a chance votes for politicians who are
Education Ministers Round Table Research senior fellow Prof Dr Azmi to boot out self-serving politicians in credible and have integrity. Hence, He added that corruption was
Conference, themed “Building an Hassan said passing the Political the 15th general election (GE15), voters will only have themselves to not a new issue and began as the
amicable home together: Asean-China Funding Bill as soon as possible is they have also been reminded that blame if they continue to support country moved up the development
education cooperation and critical to stamp out corruption no politician is above the law. If they corrupt politicians. scale, and politicians and other
development towards 2030”. among politicians as it will make the fail to vote out such politicians, then greedy people wanted a slice of the
The hybrid conference was held in source of political funding and its there will be corrupt ones facing the He stressed that it is of huge amount of funds being spent
Guizhou, in conjunction with the 15th usage clear, so that self-serving brunt of the law if they are caught.” paramount importance that to achieve that.
China-Asean Education Cooperation politicians will not be able to pocket national leaders have strong
Week and co-organised by the Foreign the money. He said the media should also integrity and credibility. Voters “Corruption has not only cost the
Affairs Ministry and Education Ministry play an important role in informing should know by now who are the country billions of ringgit but also
of China, China-Asean Centre and the Minister in the Prime Minister’s the public about politicians who are self-serving politicians who only put created a bad impression among
Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Department (Parliament and Law) mired in corruption, adding that this their interests before that of the foreign investors and leaders.
Organisations. Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku will allow voters to make an people. He said such politicians will
The conference, to strengthen Jaafar had earlier said the Bill was informed decision as to who to cast only cause chaos and create political “If the people fail to vote in
educational cooperation between in the pipeline and that the their ballots for. instability, which would hurt the leaders with integrity, the country
Asean and China, was chaired by government was working to get it country and create a negative will continue to go down the drain.”
China’s Education Minister Huai tabled during the Parliament According to Azmi, political impression of the nation.
Jinpeng. session in October. parties have been putting their Jeniri said there is a need for the
Noraini said China has produced agendas ahead of national and “Today, voters can see the Political Funding Bill to be passed to
measurable results with the application “Tuesday was a very important public interests for a long time. national damage that the address corruption as politicians
of Big Data during the Covid-19 day as the Federal Court sent former self-serving political class have can always claim the money they
pandemic, vaccines research, the wide prime minister Datuk Seri Najib “With Najib’s jailing, the parties caused through corruption and received was for political funding,
rollout of 5G throughout the country Abdul Razak to jail for 12 years for have become aware of the backlash abuse of power. Other countries although it went into their own
corruption. This would have sent they could face if they put the have a negative perception of pockets.
country second.”
He added that GE14 had served
Meanwhile, National Council of as a warning to political parties that
voters will no longer tolerate
corruption among them.
and the launch of its space programme Scale up National Day celebrations: Minister
at the Tiangong space station.
“I would like to acknowledge and
applaud China for its progress in
research and development throughout KUALA LUMPUR: The National constituencies, villages and community level, including villages civil societies, corporate bodies and
the years.” Day celebrations at family and schools. nationwide, can be intensified,” he private companies, will fly the Jalur
She also expressed Malaysia’s community levels nationwide can said after recording a special talk Gemilang in the spirit of love for the
support for cooperation in the field of and should be intensified “I hope this will be a new show, Merdeka65, with Astro country.
higher education, that had been throughout National Month, said practice, to have the National Day Awani yesterday in conjunction
mutually beneficial for the Communications and Multimedia celebrated by all segments of with the National Day and Malaysia He said he believes the spirit to
collaborating countries, and invited Minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa. society, not only at the national Day celebrations. celebrate National Day is high
academicians, researchers and students level and just on the morning of the among the people, but most of
from China and other Asean countries This includes celebrations at day itself. Annuar also expressed hope them wait for the eve of Aug 31 to
to visit Malaysia. all parliamentary and state that more of the public, as well as start flying the Jalur Gemilang,
“I hope the celebrations at the when it can be done throughout
National Month.
Noraini said Malaysia was ever ready
to host them for collaborative research “Apart from the celebrations, we
and innovation activities, student and can also show our love for the
staff mobility programmes or tertiary country through our posts and
education. content either on Facebook, Twitter,
“Malaysia looks forward to the TikTok or other social media
exchange of ideas, the strengthening of platforms.”
existing relationships and forming of
new ones from this event,” she added. Annuar added that what was
– Bernama equally important in celebrating
National Day is to observe the
MetMalaysia: Annuar (second from left) chats with Wee, Saravanan and Alexander after recording the Merdeka65 talk show with Astro meaning of independence as the
Thunderstorms Awani in Kuala Lumpur yesterday. – BERNAMAPIX country is now able to celebrate it
from Aug 27 to 30 physically following the transition
to the endemic phase, and the
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is expected country was recovering in terms
to experience weak winds from various of the economy and employment
directions from Aug 27 to Aug 30, that opportunities.
are conducive to the formation of
thunderstorm clouds, especially in the Annuar, who is organising
evening until night. committee chairman for the
National Day and Malaysia Day
Among the areas that could be celebrations, was among four
affected are the states on the west coast Cabinet ministers representing
and interior of the peninsula, Sarawak different races invited to discuss the
(central and north), western Sabah and topic of unity and patriotism on the
Labuan, the Malaysian Meteorological talk show.
Department (MetMalaysia) said in a
statement yesterday. The other three were Transport
Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka
This is based on the analysis of the Siong, Human Resources Minister
MetMalaysia Weather Research and Datuk Seri M. Saravanan and
Forecasting model, the European Centre Domestic Trade and Consumer
for Medium-Range Weather Forecast Affairs Minister Datuk Seri
and the Global Forecast System. Alexander Nanta Linggi. – Bernama
The public is advised to refer Microbial technology vital for regenerative agriculture
to MetMalaysia’s website at
www.met.gov.my and on social media, KUALA Lumpur: Microbial Industry Minister Datuk Dr Nik produce nutrient-dense food and resistance to environmental
as well as to download the myCuaca app technologies such as biofertilisers, Muhammad Zawawi Salleh said help reduce climate change stress caused by global warming,”
for the latest and official information. biostimulants, biopesticides and regenerative agriculture has effects. he said at the opening of the
– Bernama eco-friendly farming practices play been adopted all over the world 7th Asian PGPR International
a vital role in achieving the goals of as an approach to improve “The use of microbial Conference for Sustainable
regenerative agriculture. soil health and fertility, technology also helps to reduce Agriculture in Serdang yesterday.
increase ecosystem biodiversity, pesticide usage, improve food – Bernama
Deputy Agriculture and Food safety and increase plant
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Proposal to upgrade Malacca
public transport system
MALACCA: The Yang Dipertua routes, as well as frequency,
Negeri of Malacca Tun Mohd Ali should be increased to make
Rustam yesterday suggested that public transport more relevant to
the state government diversify its the public.
public transport system to improve He added that Panorama
the quality of services offered, Malacca, the main public transport
including upgrading facilities for operator in the state, should
senior citizens, pregnant women increase the number of buses and
and children. look for opportunities to facilitate
access to services using integrated
“As a tourism state, Malacca technology.
continues to be the focus of “Micro-mobility vehicles
visitors, with the country’s should be made one of the modes
transition to the endemic phase. of transport in the state, in line with
Through my observation, most the latest technological changes,”
tourists tend to use their own he said, and called on local
vehicles to visit places of authorities to facilitate the use of
attraction. such technology.
He expressed hope that the
“Therefore, the state state government would expedite
government needs to get the the implementation of the 5G
public interested in making public Network Pilot Project involving 133
transport the preferred mode of locations to bridge the digital
transport by improving the quality divide in the state.
of the services offered,” he said in Meanwhile, Chief Minister
his speech at an investiture Datuk Seri Sulaiman Md Ali, in his
ceremony in conjunction with his congratulatory and loyalty speech
73rd birthday celebrations at Seri at the ceremony, said under the
Negeri. First Rolling Plan of the 12th
Malaysia Plan, Malacca received
At the event, Prime Minister an allocation of RM359 million for
Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob was the implementation of 169
awarded the “Malacca State First projects. – Bernama Ismail Sabri receiving his award from Mohd Ali during the ceremony yesterday. – BERNAMAPIX
Degree”, which carries the title
“Datuk Seri Utama”.
Mohd Ali said the number of
Discriminative obstacle Probe on repeated
to tertiary education delay of surgery
o Non-bumiputra students plead for matriculation easier and less burdensome route to ALOR STAR: The Kedah Health Department
admission system based on merit instead of race pursuing higher education. is investigating the cause of several
postponements of a patient’s surgery at the
█ BY SHIVANI SUPRAMANI Born to a bus operator father and a clerk “My father is an estate hospital assistant Kulim Hospital recently.
newsdesk@thesundaily.com mother, he will now have to enrol in a private while my mother is a housewife. And now, I
PETALING JAYA: A 90:10 quota system in the university if he decides to continue his will need to continue my studies in the Kedah health director Dr Othman Warijo
pre-university matriculation programme has studies. But this will add to the family’s private sector if I want to pursue biomedical said effective improvement measures would
put many non-bumiputra high-performers financial burden. courses and achieve my dreams,” she said. be taken to ensure similar issues do not recur,
at a great disadvantage. and the appointment process for surgery is
“As an SPM science stream student, I “I hope the government gives a chance to made more efficient and public-friendly.
Recently, it was reported that more than bagged 8 As (which covered all science- whoever has the required qualifications. I
200 straight-A Indian students were denied based subjects) and one B. But I wasn’t given also hope they don’t disappoint students “The issue is about a patient’s surgery,
entrance to the pre-university matriculation a seat. My ambition is to become a with good results by declining their which has been postponed thrice at the
system and were hardly given the required petroleum engineer,” he said. matriculation applications. Kulim Hospital. Initial investigations found
time to appeal. that the complaint was made about a male
“My only hope is that the government “All I can hope for is change when it patient who has a lump on his shoulder.
As Savines Ratnasamy, 18, recalls, being gives everyone, regardless of their race or comes to issues like this.”
denied a seat dashed his hopes and religion, a chance when it comes to further “The patient’s name was included in the
disappointed him when he first heard education. I believe choices should be made On Aug 8, theSun reported on a statement elective surgery list but it was postponed
the result. based on the qualifications of students.” by Klang MP Charles Santiago calling on the several times to make way for urgent cases,”
government to make university admissions he said in a statement yesterday.
“I chose matriculation as it’s a quick route Another student who experienced the accessible based on merit instead of race.
that allows students to complete their same dilemma, Prrashanna Karnan, 18, said Othman said the management of Kulim
required courses within a year before she was devastated and heartbroken that Santiago said the authorities should also Hospital has contacted the complainant by
applying to further their studies in a despite getting good results, she was denied be mindful that many of the students were phone and explained the situation behind
university. Other pre-university programmes a place in the matriculation programme. from the B40 group. the delays.
such as diploma and STPM usually take
longer than a year to complete,” he told “I am from the science stream and scored “Such discriminatory practices, that deny “The Kedah Health Department also
theSun. a total of 7 As. Yet, I was not given a chance to children a better future just because of their acknowledged the difficulties faced by the
pursue my studies through the matriculation race, would only end up sowing hate and patient due to the delay and has apologised to
route. I chose it because it is known as the animosity among the different races,” the patient and his family,” he said.
he added. – Bernama
“So, instead of lamenting about the state Students allowed to
of education, (the government) must instead return to China
create a system that is fair to all Malaysians
irrespective of race or religion.” BEIJING: The Malaysian embassy in China
has extended its appreciation to the Chinese
‘Living standard will worsen if weaknesses not fixed’ and Malaysian governments following the
latest announcement on the return of
“Unfortunately, with the need to reduce He stressed that with the government Ramon said if the economic weaknesses Malaysian students to China.
the high 6% or more deficit, and national facing fiscal constraints, private sector are not addressed more efficiently, the
debt level nearing 65% of gross domestic dynamism, resources and innovative standard of living will deteriorate further. Ambassador to China Raja Datuk
product, the government has limited capabilities must be mobilised and Nushirwan Zainal Abidin said both countries
fiscal flexibility or space to extend incentivised to sustain economic “In the 1960s, we were more rural, so had made continuous efforts to address the
the required assistance. From growth and development. food was more affordable. plight of Malaysian students and to enable
“It will have to raise taxes or Meanwhile, senior economist their early return to China in an efficient and
spread out the financial aid more front Tan Sri Ramon Navaratnam said the “Just as importantly, there was far less orderly manner.
widely with much smaller assistance page Klang MP was “substantially correct corruption, wastage, inefficiency, cronyism
and a lot more unity and harmony among “We look forward to continued
received by each household in his comments on the B60 as there the people. We were inspired to work hard cooperation with China in this regard,”
compared with confining the aid to B40 are more poorer people today than and honestly for national progress and the he said.
or B20.” before the 1960s”. upliftment of all races.
Yeah said accelerating economic growth, “The government should conduct a Recently, the China embassy in Malaysia
attracting high-quality investment that quick survey to ascertain the number of “The government should apply the new said foreign students holding valid Chinese
generates high-paying jobs and raising poor people and families Malaysia currently economic plan to all and be multiracial in residence permits for study were allowed to
labour productivity through upskilling and has. It should go to every corner of the our policies and practices. Malaysians are enter China beginning yesterday.
technology adoption are key strategies to country, and I believe there will be more of tired and fed up with mismanagement,
create “a rising tide that lifts all boats”. them than what statistics claim.” politicking and a feeling of decline. We need The embassy said in a Facebook post on
more transparency, integrity and unity of Saturday it would accept visa applications
purpose,” he added. from Malaysian students receiving long-term
academic education in China.
According to media reports, about 8,000
Malaysian students have not been able to
return to China to resume their studies due to
Covid-19 restrictions. – Bernama
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Roadshow to woo Australian tourists Hospital’s first
organ transplant
PERTH: Tourism Malaysia is Headed by Tourism Malaysia two medical tourism industry Melbourne and Sydney. a success
organising a roadshow to Australia International Promotion Division players. The roadshow is supported by
from Aug 21 to Saturday to (Americas, Europe, & Oceania) KOTA BARU: The Raja Perempuan
reconnect and create new senior deputy-director Noor Azlan The Malaysian sellers and Malaysia Airlines. Zainab II Hospital here performed its
partnerships with travel trade Abu Bakar, the delegation comprises Australian buyers will participate in “Australia remains a key market first successful organ and cadaveric
partners in enhancing opportunities Pahang and Sabah tourism boards, a travel mart session, destination tissue transplant procedure last
to boost tourist arrivals to Malaysia. five travel operators, hoteliers and presentation, and networking for Malaysia. In 2019, we welcomed
dinner in the cities of Perth, 368,281 arrivals from Australia.”
– Bernama
Recognising sustainable Friday.
Kelantan Health Department
director Datuk Dr Zaini Hussin said it
was the third procedure conducted in
the state, with the earlier ones
conducted on Aug 6, 2006 and Feb 25,
development goal efforts 2019.
He said the cadaveric organ
donation was managed by the
hospital’s organ donation unit in
collaboration with the orthopedic
department, the forensic department
and anaesthesiology and intensive
o Recipients of SDG care department of the hospital.
and ESG Impact “The department expresses its
Awards urged to work condolences to the family of the
with govt to enhance deceased on the loss of their loved
environmental one. We would also like to express our
awareness appreciation to the donor’s family for
the noble act.
“Hopefully, all the efforts by the
donor’s family will give lasting
rewards to the donor,” he said in a
statement yesterday.
Zaini said the department also
expressed appreciation and gratitude
to the Royal Malaysian Police and the
█ BY MUHAMMAD YUSRY Kota Baru magistrate’s court for
newsdesk@thesundaily.com making the procedure possible.
KUALA LUMPUR: Twenty-four “In line with the Keluarga
Malaysia (Malaysian Family)
non-governmental organisations concept, the department calls on all
(NGO), community activists, Malaysians, regardless of
philanthropic organisations, background, status, religion, and
corporations and businesses race, to continue pledging to donate
including Small and Medium their organs. – Bernama
Enterprises (SME) and social
enterprises were honoured at the
2022 Malaysia SDG and ESG Impact New state
Awards yesterday as they secretary
successfully implemented for Kedah
Environment, Social and
Governance (ESG), and Sustainable ALOR STAR: Datuk Norizan Khazali
Development Goals (SDG). has been appointed the new state
The awards were presented by secretary of Kedah effective
the All-Party Parliamentary Group yesterday.
on SDG, the Economic Club of Kuala
Lumpur and the KSI Strategic Mohd Sahar and Rohani presenting the award to Rahman Khan (centre). – HAFIZ SOHAIMI/ THESUN Norizan, 56, succeeds Datuk
Institute for Asia Pacific, with the Paduka Ammar Shaikh Mahmood
support of the Malaysian CSO goals by 2030. CEO Rahman Khan said the “Whatever we do in our Naim, who retired on Tuesday.
Alliance. “Congratulations to all the award company was very thankful and organisation is for the refugees,
Economic Club of Kuala Lumpur honoured to receive the award. making them feel included in Norizan, who holds a Master of
and Malaysian Global Business recipients. Together we can achieve “This is a big step and a way society. Together, we can do much Science (Land Administration and
chairman Datuk Seri Mohamed SDG with less than eight years to go. forward for us and all corporations more for them and realise one of the Development), was the state deputy
Iqbal Rawther said sustainability is This shows that Malaysia is on the in Malaysia. Please remember three 17 SDG of not leaving anyone secretary (Development).
key to the survival of our planet. right track,” she said. things – people, planet and behind,” said Rocky.
“Rivers are drying up, fires are prosperity. These are a reminder for He started his career as a state
occurring in Europe, and our planet Deputy Finance Minister I Datuk us to take good care of our planet. The SDG Icon Awards are administrative officer in 1991 and has
is in crisis. The ESG and SDG Mohd Shahar Abdullah said they Plant more trees, use renewable presented to grassroots activists and 17 years of experience in land
initiative at the grassroots level is need to work together in creating an materials and energy,” he said. civil society organisations, which administration.
important, and it takes a national impactful SDG. A recipient of the 2022 Malaysia have adopted and advanced the
effort to bridge the gap. Outstanding SDG Icon Award is the SDG initiative. Norizan was responsible for
“This award is the beginning of “We must start by showing good Penang Refugees Network and drafting the Kedah Development
many more things to come and examples, especially to society independent community This will replace Corporate Social Transformation Plan in 2013 and the
hopefully year after year, we will because we are leaders who set the organisation. Its representative, who Responsibility as the way forward for Kedah Development Plan 2035.
have more of these kinds of awards,” trend to be followed by them. wanted to be known only as Rocky, civic action and social responsibility.
he said. said he is happy and privileged to be Together with the Northern
All-Party Parliamentary Group “I have started an initiative on part of the journey with its Malaysian The ESG Impact Awards are Corridor Implementation Authority,
on SDG chairman and former SDG in my constituency Paya Besar, counterparts. presented to companies, in he was also responsible for the
women, community and family to create and enhance awareness on “It is a remarkable feeling to be a particular SME and social development of Kedah Rubber City,
development minister Datuk Seri issues regarding environmental part of this journey as we are enterprises, with a track record of Bukit Kayu Hitam Special Border
Rohani Abdul Karim said by working sustainability among communities,” heading towards realising the SDG successful implementation of their Economic Zone, Kedah Aerotropolis,
together, they could achieve SDG he said. goals by 2030. practices. Kedah Science and Technology Park
as well as Northern Corridor
One of the recipients of the 2022 The companies were recognised Highway. – Bernama
Malaysia ESG Impact Corporate and applauded for their ESG
Excellence Award is Jawala achievements.
Plantation Industries Sdn Bhd. Its
Covid vaccination still required for Singapore work pass applications
SINGAPORE: Covid-19 vaccination As for renewal applications, the work pass renewals will no longer be undergo a seven-day stay-home their stay in Singapore.
will continue to be a condition for the ministry noted that vaccination will subjected to a vaccination notice (SHN) upon arrival, nor be Non-fully vaccinated long-term
approval of all new applications for also continue to be required for the requirement. subjected to an exit-SHN polymerase
long-term and work passes in renewal of existing work passes for chain reaction (PCR) test. pass holders (LTPH) and STV aged 13
Singapore, its Health Ministry said work permit holders and “S” pass The revised vaccination and above are required to apply for
yesterday. holders from the construction, requirements for work pass renewals However, the ministry said they entry approval to enter Singapore.
marine shipyard, and process sectors will take effect from Oct 1, it said, will continue to be required to test
This is to sustain the high or residing in dormitories. adding that the Manpower Ministry’s negative on a pre-departure test The requirement will also be lifted
vaccination rates in the Singapore website can be referred to for more within two days before departing for from Aug 29, it said.
population, support the safe The requirement is needed given details. Singapore.
reopening of the society and that their worksites and dormitories As LTPH are expected to stay in
economy, and minimise business are at higher risk of disease spread, Updating on border measures, the Non-fully vaccinated short-term Singapore for a longer period, they
disruptions, the ministry said in a it said. ministry said all non-fully vaccinated visitors (STV) will also continue to be will be required to meet all
statement. travellers entering Singapore from required to purchase Covid-19 travel vaccination-differentiated safe
However, the ministry said other Aug 29 will no longer be required to insurance to cover the duration of management measure requirements.
– Bernama
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Car transporting illegals
crashes, driver detained
BESUT: A man’s hope of who was injured, at the
making quick money was scene.
dashed when his car, which
was packed with 10 illegal However, three of them
immigrants, was involved in a were apprehended by
road crash at Kampung villagers and handed over to
Tok Dor on Tuesday, and he the police, he said in a
was arrested. statement yesterday.
Besut district police chief
Supt Abdul Rozak Police are looking for the
Muhammad said the man remaining six illegals.
was believed to have been
offered RM1,200 to transport The undocumented
the foreigners from Chiku in migrants who were arrested,
Gua Musang, Kelantan to including the injured
Gambang in Pahang. suspect, are aged between 19
He said the crash and 47.
occurred at 7.20am when the
man was believed to have Meanwhile, the 34-year-
fallen asleep behind the old driver, who was also
wheel and crashed into injured in the crash, tested
another car, which was positive for drugs.
heading in the same
direction, causing its driver He has records for drug-
PATRIOTIC ART ... Tourists walking to lose control and collide related offences, Abdul
past a street mural titled Malaysia Cares with an oncoming car. Rozak said, adding that the
along Jalan Raja Chulan in Kuala Lumpur. Following the crash, he injured suspects and driver
– HAFIZ SOHAIMI/THESUN said, the illegal immigrants were sent to the Besut
fled, leaving one of them, Hospital for treatment.
He also said the police
seized four pills, believed to
be ecstasy pills, and six
handphones at the scene.
– Bernama
10 college ‘Teach pupils about ills of
students held graft and its harm to nation’
over assault
o Introducing such modules in primary (MACC) independent monitoring independent enforcement agency
KUALA LUMPUR: Police have schools could create anti-corruption panel. headed by an individual without any
arrested 10 students of a generation, says criminologist links to political parties and
vocational college in Wangsa He said whistleblowers should be answerable only to Parliament.
Maju on Tuesday over the assault █ BY CHARLES RAMENDRAN cause to an organisation or nation. given adequate protections and
of a fellow student. newsdesk@thesundaily.com He said just like how there are immunity from any backlash from “This way he or she will not be
PETALING JAYA: Transparency their superiors, adding that there biased and public confidence (in the
Wangsa Maju district police International-Malaysia’s (TI-M) awareness programmes on the ills should be an avenue for middle and system) can be restored, knowing
chief Supt Ashari Abu Samah said 2021 Corruption Perception Index of crimes such as robbery, drug lower management staff to channel that MACC does not come under any
the students, aged between 16 (CPI) global ranking reported that trafficking and theft, there should be information on corrupt practices to ministry and operates
and 20, were arrested following a Malaysia, which ranked 62 out of similar awareness programmes on the relevant authorities. independently. It can also prove to be
police report lodged by the 180 countries, has slid from 57 the ills of corruption. another deterrent that prevents
victim’s mother on Monday. in 2020. Sundramoorthy said while there corrupt practices,” Azeem said.
Sundramoorthy said this may are adequate laws to address corrupt
He said the mother was With fresh financial scandals eventually create a new generation practices, stiffer penalties such as Meanwhile, MACC said recently
informed by the dormitory causing billions of ringgit in losses that steers clear of corruption. lengthier jail terms with no parole or that there were 1,283 cases of
warden that her son was unwell such as the recent case involving the early release options for those individuals who were charged in
and he was brought to the Kuala purchase of the littoral combat ships “Many Malaysians believe that if convicted of graft may deter prople court for corruption and power abuse
Lumpur Hospital for treatment. emerging, it will not be surprising if there is a willing giver and a willing from engaging in such practices. last year, adding that out of the total,
the country’s CPI ranking declines taker, it is acceptable (behaviour) 292 cases were concluded with a
“The victim then said he had further in 2022. How will Malaysia and it is not wrong. USM policy research director and conviction rate of 91%.
been beaten by senior students overcome this contagious “plague” international studies associate
when he was at the dormitory that is ruining the country? “There must be a compulsory professor Dr Azeem Fazwan Ahmad Among high-profile cases that led
surau. module on the ills of corruption at Farouk agreed with Sundramoorthy, to a conviction was that of former
Criminologist and Universiti every level of education, at the adding that inculcating a high degree Negri Sembilan mentri besar Tan Sri
“He sustained injuries to his Sains Malaysia (USM) honorary primary, secondary and tertiary of integrity among the younger Mohd Isa Abdul Samad, who was
ribs and hip following the associate professor Datuk Dr school levels. generation was the best way to sentenced to six years in jail and fined
assault,” Ashari said in a P. Sundramoorthy said children in eradicate corruption. RM15.45 million last year over nine
statement on Tuesday. primary school should be taught “This will educate the young on counts of corruption amounting to
about the destructive nature of integrity and how corrupt practices “We need to teach them to do the RM3 million related to the purchase
He added that an investigation corruption and the harm that it can can bring disrepute to a person and right thing even when nobody is of the Merdeka Palace Hotel and
paper into the incident has been destroy nation-building initiatives,” watching. It can be as simple as Suites in Kuching, Sarawak.
opened under Section 147 of the said the academician, who was a throwing away rubbish in the proper
Penal Code for rioting. former member of the Malaysian bins. It might be just a small thing but Mohd Isa, who was a former
– Bernama Anti-Corruption Commission’s it can promote the right behaviour in Federal Territories minister, was
a person,” he told theSun. allowed a stay of execution on the
Police destroy sentence by the High Court pending
case items worth He added that another possible an appeal.
RM2.8 million move was to turn MACC into a truly
KAJANG: Police disposed Khairuddin awarded RM300,000 over unlawful detention
various case items worth RM2.83
million involving 170 completed KUALA LUMPUR: Politician Datuk damages of RM300,000. But I detained by the authorities on from Sept 18 to Sept 23, 2015,
investigation papers at the Seri Khairuddin Abu Hassan was dismiss the plaintiff ’s claim for Sept 18, 2015 under Section 124C under Section 124C, the
Bandar Baru Bangi police station yesterday awarded RM300,000 in malicious prosecution,” Quay of the Penal Code and on Sept 23 defendants contended that the
yesterday. damages by the High Court for his said yesterday. the same year. existence of the complainant
unlawful detention seven years ago. police report itself was sufficient
Kajang police chief ACP Mohd Besides Khalid and Mohamed After being released, he was evidence that the requirement of
Zaid Hassan said the disposal High Court Judge Quay Chew Apandi, the other defendant rearrested and charged under arrest had been met, which the
involved 2,386 sets of computers Soon allowed Khairuddin’s suit were ASP Wan Aeidil Wan Section 124L of the Act on judge disagreed.
and laptops worth RM477,500 against former inspector-general Abdullah and ASP C. Muniandy, charges of attempting to
seized during Op Dadu as well as of police Tan Sri Khalid Abu Dang Wangi deputy police chief sabotage the country’s banking For the second arrest for 56
12,121 cans and 512 bottles of Bakar, former attorney-general Supt Habibi Majinji, deputy and financial services. days under Sections 124K or 124L
alcoholic drinks and 15,556 Tan Sri Mohamed Apandi Ali and public prosecutor Datuk Masri of the Penal Code, the judge
cartons of cigarettes of various six other individuals over his Mohd Daud, senior federal The court also ordered the found that the defendants had
brands worth RM1.6 million detention under the Security counsel Awang Armadajaya defendants to pay costs of unlawfully arrested and detained
seized as part of Op Kontraban. Offences (Special Measures) Act Awang Mahmud and the RM50,000 to Khairuddin. Khairuddin under Sosma since
2012 (Sosma). government. he was not investigated for an
“All case items including the Quay said the defendants had offence which falls within the
untaxed cigarettes and liquor, “I allow the plaintiff ’s claim Khairuddin, who filed the suit unlawfully arrested and detained ambit of the Act. – Bernama
gambling machines and bitcoin for unlawful detention and award in May 2018, claimed he was the plaintiff under Sosma.
machines were disposed using
the e-waste method,” he said. For the first arrest for six days
– Bernama
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NEWS WITHOUT BORDERS
Heatwave puts China harvest under ‘severe threat’
BEIJING: China’s autumn harvest is records began more than 60 years country – putting further pressure on The searing heat is also drying up conditioner on all day but rather turn
under “severe threat” from high ago, said the Agriculture Ministry. global supplies already strained by the critical Yangtze River, with water it off once it’s cooled down a bit.”
temperatures and drought, the conflict in Ukraine. flow on its main trunk about 50%
authorities warned, urging action to Four government departments lower than the average over the last The national meteorological service
protect crops in the face of the issued a notice on Tuesday urging the Temperatures as high as 45°C have five years, state media outlet China renewed its warnings for drought and
country’s hottest summer on record. conservation of “every unit of water” led multiple provinces to impose News Service reported last week. high temperatures on Tuesday, calling
to protect crops. power cuts, as cities struggle to cope for 11 provincial governments to
The world’s second-largest with a surge in demand for electricity In Chongqing, where more than activate emergency responses.
economy has been hit by record “The rapid development of that is partly driven by people 1,500 people were evacuated after hot
temperatures, flash floods and drought superimposed with high cranking up the air conditioning. and dry conditions sparked multiple Authorities have already turned to
droughts this summer – phenomena temperatures and heat damage has wildfires, locals were struggling. cloud seeding – a method to induce
that scientists have warned are caused a severe threat to autumn The megacities of Shanghai and rainfall – in parts of the country.
becoming more frequent and intense crop production.” Chongqing have cut outdoor “I feel too hot to sleep every night,
due to climate change. decorative lighting, while authorities and I’m awakened by the heat every Government climate expert Zhou
China produces more than 95% of in Sichuan province have imposed morning,” said 20-year-old student Bing warned over the weekend of
Southern China has recorded its the rice, wheat and maize it industrial power cuts after water Xu Jinxin. mass displacement caused by
longest sustained period of high consumes, but a reduced harvest levels dropped at key hydroelectric climate change, describing extreme
temperatures and sparse rain since could mean increased demand for plants. “Because of the electricity weather as nature’s “revenge” on
imports in the world’s most populous shortage, we don’t leave the air humanity. – AFP
Thai court suspends Japan to waive
Prayuth from duties pre-departure tests
for vaccinated visitors
o Deputy premier to take “The court has considered the petition May next year.
over as interim leader and related documents and sees that the facts Government spokesman Anucha TOKYO: Japan will waive pre-departure Covid
pending term limit review from the petition are cause for questioning as tests for vaccinated travellers to the country, but
demanded,” it said. Burapachaisri said Prayuth respected the daily caps on arrivals will remain in place,
BANGKOK: Thailand’s Constitutional Court court’s decision and had ceased active duty, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said yesterday.
suspended Prime Minister Prayuth Prayuth has 15 days to respond, the court adding that the suspension would have no
Chan-ocha from official duties yesterday, after told media in a statement, adding that a impact on the government’s work. Japan has maintained some of the strictest
deciding to hear a petition seeking review of panel of judges ruled five to four in favour of pandemic border measures among major
his legally mandated eight-year term limit. his suspension, starting yesterday. “Prime Minister Prayuth also urged the economies, requiring travellers to present a
people to respect the decision of the court and negative coronavirus test taken within 72 hours
The petition by opposition parties argued Deputy Prime Minister Prawit avoid criticising the decision, that could of departure.
that Prayuth’s time spent as head of a military Wongsuwan is expected to take over as further create division.”
junta, after he staged a coup when he was interim leader, said another deputy prime “From Sept 7, we will no longer require
army chief in 2014, should count towards his minister, Wissanu Krea-ngam. In its review request, the opposition parties people who have been vaccinated three times to
constitutionally stipulated eight-year term. argued that Prayuth should leave office this present proof that they are not infected,” said
It was not clear when the court would month because of his time as junta chief. Kishida, who addressed reporters online as he is
Although Prayuth could be restored to his deliver a final ruling on the petition. recuperating from Covid at his official residence.
position when the court makes its ruling, the Nearly two-thirds of Thais also want
surprise suspension threw Thai politics into Prayuth ruled as military council head Prayuth out of office by this month, a recent Domestic and foreign business groups have
confusion. after he overthrew the elected government poll showed. urged a greater relaxation of Japan’s border
in 2014. controls, saying the measures risk inflicting
But some supporters argue Prayuth’s further economic pain.
He became a civilian prime minister in term started in 2017, when the new
2019 following an election held under a 2017 constitution took effect, or after the 2019 Kishida said in May that he wanted to bring
military-drafted constitution, in which an election, meaning he should be allowed to Japan’s border measures more in line with those
eight-year limit for a prime minister was set. stay in power until 2025 or 2027, if elected. of other Group of Seven nations.
– Reuters
Thailand’s next general election is due by Japan in June opened up to tourists for the
first time in two years, but requirements that
they apply for visas and stick to guided, package
tours have kept numbers of inbound visitors
small.
Local media reported on Tuesday that Japan
may raise a daily cap on inbound travellers from
20,000 to 50,000, but no decision has been
made.
“We will continue relaxing these measures
gradually. We hope to announce something
soon based on the quarantine setup and the
situation with infections,” Kishida said.
The border easing comes as Japan deals with
a seventh wave of infections, driven by the BA.4
and BA.5 variants, that have forced companies
to idle production lines and drove Covid deaths
to a record 343 on Tuesday. – AFP
BRIEFS KISHIDA SIGNALS RETURN
TO NUCLEAR POWER
Demonstrators
staging a TOKYO: Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio
performance Kishida yesterday called for a push to revive
during a protest the nuclear power industry in a bid to
by political address soaring imported energy costs
groups linked to the Ukraine war. Such a move
opposed to could prove controversial after the 2011
Prayuth in Fukushima disaster led to the suspension of
Bangkok. many nuclear reactors over safety fears.
– REUTERSPIX Japan should consider building next-
generation nuclear reactors, said Kishida,
Sri Lanka widens import ban as economic crisis persists adding the government will also discuss
bringing more nuclear plants online and
COLOMBO: Sri Lanka tightened import of many essentials due to a lack of foreign exchange for Sri Lanka, have dropped by extending the service life of reactors. He
restrictions yesterday with a ban on more currency. more than 50% to US$1.6 billion in the six called for “concrete conclusions by year
than 300 additional items, as an economic months to June compared to the same period end” on the topic. – Reuters
crisis that has created months of shortages The new bans come despite the central last year.
and toppled a president remains critical. bank announcing last week that the foreign SOUTH KOREAN ENVOY URGES
exchange shortage was easing, thanks to The 73-year-old Rajapaksa fled to PRESSURE ON BEIJING
President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who better inflows. Singapore after months of protests
replaced Gotabaya Rajapaksa after his ouster culminated in demonstrators storming his SEOUL: A new South Korean envoy called
in July, slapped a ban on goods that included However, the economy is projected to official residence in July. yesterday for diplomatic pressure to
home appliances, tools and sports gear. contract this year by a worse-than-expected persuade Beijing against deporting
8%, according to the bank, with inflation The ex-president has since flown to defectors from North Korea. The border
The South Asian island nation of 22 million forecast to peak at a record 65% by September. Thailand but wants to return home, according between China and North Korea was closed
people has been suffering from dire shortages to his party. – AFP in early 2020 to stop the spread of Covid-19,
Worker remittances, a key source of foreign but once the border is reopened, the
numbers are expected to rise, said South
Korea’s ambassador for international
cooperation on North Korean human rights
Lee Shin-wha. She said “quiet diplomacy”
might be needed to convince Beijing to
adhere to the principle of non-refoulement,
which obliges host countries to refrain from
returning refugees to a place where their
life or liberty would be at risk. – Reuters
8 theSUN ON THURSDAY | AUGUST 25, 2022
NEWS WITHOUT BORDERS
BRIEFSIRAN EASES DEMANDS Defiant Ukraine marks warned of the possibility of
FOR NUKE DEAL Independence Day “repugnant Russian provocations”.
“We are fighting against the
WASHINGTON: The United States most terrible threat to our
said on Tuesday that Iran has statehood and also at a time when
agreed to ease key demands that we have achieved the greatest level
had held up the revival of a 2015 of national unity.”
nuclear deal, with all eyes on what Ukraine’s military urged people
President Joe Biden in turn is to take air raid warnings seriously.
offering. The US is expected shortly “Russian occupiers continue to
to respond to Iran through carry out air and missile attacks on
European Union mediators. US civilian objects on the territory of
officials said Iran dropped Crimean peninsula, which was Ukraine. Do not ignore air raid
demands to block some UN oZelensky vows to drive annexed by Russia in 2014. signals,” the General Staff said in a
nuclear inspections after also Russian forces out completely statement yesterday.
relaxing on insistence on a key “What for us is the end of the Zelensky told representatives of
sticking point – that Washington war? We used to say: peace. Now about 60 countries and international
remove its powerful Revolutionary we say: victory,” he said, days after organisations attending a virtual
Guards from a terrorism blacklist. KYIV: Ukraine was “reborn” when thousands of troops into Ukraine. his government laid out the hulks summit on Crimea on Tuesday that
“Gaps still remain, but should we Russia invaded six months ago, In an emotional speech to his of burnt-out Russian tanks and Ukraine would drive Russian forces
reach an agreement to return to President Volodymyr Zelensky said armoured vehicles in central Kyiv out of the peninsula by any means
the deal, Iran would have to take yesterday, marking 31 years of his compatriots, Zelensky said the in a show of defiance. necessary, without consulting other
many significant steps to dismantle country’s independence from the attack had revived the nation’s spirit. countries beforehand.
its nuclear programme,” said a Moscow-controlled Soviet Union. Russia’s war effort in Ukraine Meanwhile, International
senior White House official. – AFP “A new nation appeared in the has made little progress in recent Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael
After days of warnings that world on Feb 24 at four in the months, after its troops were Grossi said the watchdog hoped to
KIDNAPPED CATHOLIC Moscow could use the anniversary morning. It was not born, but pushed back from Kyiv in the early gain access to the Russian-occupied
NUNS FREED IN NIGERIA of Ukraine’s Independence Day to reborn. A nation that did not cry, weeks of the war. Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant
launch more missile attacks on scream or take fright. One that did in southern Ukraine within days if
LAGOS: Nigerian gunmen have major cities, Kyiv was unusually not flee. Did not give up. And did Russian Defence Minister negotiations succeed.
released four Catholic nuns quiet and the second biggest city not forget.” Sergei Shoigu told a meeting of Both sides have accused the
abducted early this week in Kharkiv was under curfew after defence ministers in Uzbekistan other of firing missiles and artillery
southeast Nigeria’s Imo state, months of bombardment. The 44-year-old, speaking in that Russia had deliberately slowed dangerously close to the plant,
police said yesterday. Kidnappings front of Kyiv’s central monument to down what it refers to as its “special Europe’s biggest. – Reuters
by criminal gangs are frequent in The anniversary fell exactly six independence in combat fatigues, military operation” in Ukraine to
Africa’s most populous country, but months after Russia sent tens of vowed to recapture occupied areas avoid civilian casualties.
in recent weeks, members of of eastern Ukraine as well as the
Christian churches have On Tuesday evening, Zelensky
increasingly been targeted. Most
hostages are released after a ALPHA LIZARD ...
ransom payment, but some have A girl looking at a skull
been killed. “The four reverend of a Tyrannosaurus Rex
sisters have been freed,” said police Tristan Otto, one of the
spokesman Michael Abattam. He most complete
said the hostages were released specimens worldwide,
“unhurt”, but would not disclose if a during the ‘Dinosaurs!’
ransom was paid. Police rarely exhibition at the
confirm ransom payments to Museum for Nature in
kidnappers in Nigeria. – AFP the German capital of
Berlin. – REUTERSPIX
Bear cub tortured
to death in Mexico Biden orders strikes against Iranian-backed militias in Syria
MEXICO CITY: The torture and killing of WASHINGTON: President Joe Central Command spokesman Col Tuesday’s air strikes hit nine deliberate action intended to limit
a bear cub believed to have wandered Biden on Tuesday ordered air Joe Buccino. bunkers in a complex used for the risk of escalation and minimise
near a Mexican town looking for water strikes in eastern Syria, targeting ammunition storage and logistics. the risk of casualties.
sparked a wave of indignation and a facilities used by Iranian-backed He said the “precision strikes
criminal investigation on Tuesday. militias, a US military spokesman are intended to defend and protect The US military had originally “The United States does not
said in a statement. American forces from attacks like intended to hit 11 of 13 bunkers in seek conflict, but will continue to
Photographs released by a wildlife the ones on Aug 15 against our the complex but called off strikes take necessary measures to protect
conservationist showed the animal being The strikes in oil-rich Deir personnel by Iran-backed groups”, on two after groups of people were and defend our people.”
dragged by a rope by residents of Ezzor province “targeted when a number of drones targeted seen near them, Buccino said,
Castano in the northern state of infrastructure facilities used by an outpost of US-led anti-militant adding an initial assessment Hundreds of US troops are
Coahuila. groups affiliated with Iran’s Islamic forces without causing any indicated no one had been killed. deployed in Syria as part of a
Revolutionary Guard Corps”, said casualties. coalition focused on fighting
The abuse was watched by several “US forces took proportionate, remnants of Islamic State. – AFP
police officers who appear to have done
nothing to help the black bear, which is a
protected species in Mexico.
One officer was even seen smiling and
recording images on her mobile phone.
“This bear cub is treated worse than
the cruelest criminal in Castanos,
Coahuila,” conservationist Arturo Islas
wrote on social media.
“Its only crime was approaching the
town to look for some water.”
State governor Miguel Riquelme
condemned the mistreatment, calling
the black bear “the living symbol of
conservation in Coahuila”.
Wildlife protection authority Profepa
announced that it would press charges
against the perpetrators for a “crime
against biodiversity”. – AFP
Whistleblower says Twitter hid major safety flaws
WASHINGTON: Twitter misled users Zatko’s filing to authorities, who goes by the nickname “Mudge”, effectively unknown to the public. The issue of fake accounts is at the
and US regulators about “extreme, including market watchdog also claims that Twitter prioritises Twitter fired back at its former heart of the legal battle between
egregious” gaps in its online Securities and Exchange growing its user base over fighting Twitter and Tesla chief Musk.
protections, the platform’s Commission, accuses Twitter of spam and bots, the filing said. worker, saying Zatko was fired in
ex-security chief claimed in “negligence, willful ignorance and January for “ineffective leadership The billionaire has repeatedly
whistleblower testimony that could threats to national security and In particular, Zatko accuses the and poor performance”. accused the company of minimising
impact the court fight over Elon democracy”. platform and its CEO Parag Agrawal the number of bot accounts on its
Musk’s buyout bid. of issuing untrue statements on “What we’ve seen so far is a false platform, and he tweeted on Tuesday
The ex-worker, who Twitter said account numbers because “if narrative about Twitter and our “spam prevalence *was* shared with
Peiter Zatko’s complaint, which was fired for poor performance, accurate measurements ever became privacy and data security practices the board, but the board chose not
was published on Tuesday by US warns of obsolete servers, software public, it would harm the image and that is riddled with inconsistencies disclose that to the public”.
media, also accused Twitter of vulnerable to computer attacks and valuation of the company”. and inaccuracies and lacks important
significantly underestimating the executives seeking to hide the context,” the firm said in a statement. Musk is relying on the bot argument
number of fake and spam accounts – number of hacking attempts, both His filing argued that because to justify abandoning his buyout deal
a crucial point in Musk’s argument from US authorities and from the Twitter reports a tally of users based A redacted version of the filing was and avoid paying severance, but
for trying to cancel his US$44 billion company’s board of directors. on who can be reached by advertising dated July 6, nearly a week before Twitter’s lawsuit has asserted it is too
deal to own the platform. – not the actual number of accounts – Twitter launched its lawsuit to try to late because the parties already have an
The hacker-turned-executive, the true magnitude of spam bots is force Musk to close the buyout deal and agreement. – AFP
which is set for trial in mid-October.
9theSUN ON THURSDAY | AUGUST 25, 2022
SPEAK UP
Moving from sick to sick-free society
THE paradigm shift from a sick to
a sick-free society requires all ballooning epidemic of obesity, Education, Agriculture and Food Industries, allocation in the 2023 budget, which is
stakeholders to be diabetes and various other health Housing and Development Ministries and the expected to be tabled in October.
persuasive advocates to issues. institutionalisation of all agencies to push the
elevate Malaysia’s status to a According to the National Health prevention agenda. “We need to increase the annual budgetary
healthy nation. and Morbidity Survey 2019, one in allocation for public healthcare to 5% of the
two Malaysian adults are For workers, there should be schemes to gross domestic product (GDP) over the next
For decades, healthcare support overweight or obese, three in 10 assess their health risk through the Employees few years. And that increase must be ring-
was about curing an ailing society adults have hypertension and four in Provident Fund, Social Security Organisation fenced in every subsequent budget,” said
and not about effectively keeping 10 adults have elevated cholesterol and Employment Insurance System, which are Khairy.
people out of hospitals. covered by employers.
levels. However, healthcare allocation as a
This is the right time for healthcare reforms, In 2020 the WHO reported that coronary “The Health Ministry will screen about 1.5 percentage of GDP has not moved much over
to fix what is broken and build on what works. heart deaths in Malaysia reached 36,729 or million people who have never undergone a the last decade.
21.86% of total deaths. Heart disease kills health screening, including tests for colorectal
Preventive care is not a magic bullet and is about 17.9 million people around the world cancer and breast cancer at public and private In 2011, the healthcare allocation, which
not the Health Ministry’s responsibility alone. annually and Malaysia ranks 61st. clinics,” said Khairy. comprised both development and operating
For starters, food quality regulators, expenditure, worked out to be 2.4% of GDP. By
It will only become sustainable with an advertisers and schools should be mindful of The National Health Service in the UK 2022, healthcare made up only 2.59% of GDP.
ongoing routine of prevention modules, the pervasive marketing scheme of school offers free testing once every five years for the
programmes and long-term policies from all sports events that are sponsored by junk food, 40 to 74-year-old age group without a pre- The White Paper on Healthcare Reform will
related agencies, the community and the fizzy drinks and sweets. existing condition and a discussion with a be tabled in November on wide-ranging
citizenry. Exercise as a medicine or therapy has been healthcare professional. proposed changes to health care financing,
prescribed for mental and chronic diseases. among other issues, spanning over 15 years.
“The White Paper on Health will be an Town planners should designate parks for Health risk assessments can help people
exercise for our existential reform, with a children within every housing estate. get the care they need before problems It is recommended that a Health Reform
fundamental shift from a curative model to a The present trend of cutting down trees to escalate. Commission supervises the reform.
preventive one. We will focus on public health approve high-rise condominiums in every
surveillance, policy development, research, nook and corner should be monitored. A hallmark of Malaysia’s health care system Finally, it is about the people. We cannot re-
regulation, monitoring and evaluation,” said There ought to be well-designed and should be subsidised affordable check-ups for imagine a new world of good health unless we
Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin at the equipped playgrounds, football fields and safe preventable ailments for the poor. play a major role in the prevention process.
Health Policy Summit 2022 last week. cycling lanes.
Such facilities should be attractive enough No one should be denied a medical test or As consumers, we need to get to know the
The management costs for cancer, to attract and sway children from their examination that can prevent or detect different types of products that are available in
cardiovascular disease and diabetes exceed smartphones. diseases at an early stage. the market, whatever the marketing strategies.
RM9.65 billion yearly. Schools should delegate more hours for Market logic cannot be all legitimate when
sports and physical activities to ease the It is more effective to have a preventive profit is the bottom line.
Some of these diseases can be prevented “pressure cooker” of a stressful environment model than to inject money to maintain curing
with successful intervention through early due to examinations. the sick. A simple measure is to read the labels on
detection and investments in prevention and Essentially, it will be up to the Sports, how much fat, salt or sugar there is in each
wellness programmes. The “curative” model is becoming supermarket product and how do we process
increasingly expensive for the majority of the this information.
Indeed, it is going to be a long road when population. It is not financially viable and is
you consider that even hospitals have fast never-ending. Most importantly, getting an annual health
food, and junk food outlets as cheap easy check-up for everyone above 40 is our most
options, which also indicates what fuels a Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri reliable health test.
Yaakob has assured that the government is
prepared to increase the Health Ministry’s Comments: letters@thesundaily.com
COMMENT by Anis Chowdhury and Jomo Kwame Sundaram
How not to win friends, influence people
AFTER four years of Donald Trump’s Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield had pandemic containment. colonies’ monetary systems, requiring them
“America first” isolationism, US President Joe threatened, “Africa could face consequences if But it did not support developing to deposit foreign exchange reserves with the
Biden announced, “America is back”. they trade in US-sanctioned commodities”. French Treasury.
countries’ request to the World Trade
His White House has since tried to find Pandor described the US Congressional Organisation (WTO) for a temporary waiver of It has never hesitated to topple
allies against China and Russia. bill, “Countering Malign Russian Activities in related patents. “unfriendly” governments through coups and
Africa Act” as “offensive legislation”. its military.
But it has not found many, especially in the The June 2022 WTO compromise was
Global South. The bill, the 2021 Strategic Competition Act nothing less than “shameful”. Recently, the US promised to continue
and the US Innovation and Competition Act providing intelligence, surveillance and
His summit with Southeast Asian leaders have all been criticised by Africans, including Supplies of Covid pandemic needs from reconnaissance support on Africa to France,
was well attended but promised little. governments, as “Cold War-esque”. China and Russia have been decried as using its advanced drone and satellite
“vaccine diplomacy”. technology.
Worse, his Summit of the Americas Calling for diplomacy, not war, Pandor
revealed fading US influence in its long-time urged, “African countries that wish to relate to Sanctions against Russia have disrupted As ex-colonial powers continue to control
backyard. China, let them do so, whatever the particular the contracted delivery of 110 million doses of and exploit SSA, policies imposed by donors,
Africa not aligned form of relationships would be.” its vaccine. the International Monetary Fund and
The latest US Strategy Towards Sub-Saharan US credibility in doubt multilateral development banks have ensured
Africa (SSA) was expected to do better on the Biden’s SSA strategy has four explicit This jeopardises Unicef ’s efforts to its continuing underdevelopment and
continent of Trump’s “s***hole countries”. But objectives – foster openness and open vaccinate many countries, including Zambia, impoverishment.
it delivered little more than rhetoric. societies, deliver democratic and security Uganda, Somalia and Nigeria.
dividends, advance pandemic recovery and Once a net food exporter, Africa has
As with its Indo-Pacific Economic economic opportunity, and support With 43.87 vaccine doses per 100 people – become a net food importer.
Framework for Prosperity, it is seen as “a conservation, climate adaptation and a just less than a third of the 157.71 world average,
hamburger without the beef”. energy transition. or under a quarter of the US mean of 183 With more pronounced Washington
doses per 100 people – Africa has the lowest Consensus policies since the 1980s, food
Biden’s strategy explicitly seeks to “counter The US strategy paper refers to the 2022 G7 Covid-19 vaccination rate by far as of insecurity has worsened.
harmful activities” by China and Russia, and Partnership for Global Infrastructure and mid-August.
“to expose and highlight the risks of negative Investment (PGII) promising US$600 billion. SSA has also deindustrialised, making it
PRC and Russian activities in Africa”. But it The SSA strategy paper highlights US- more resource dependent and vulnerable to
offers no evidence of such threats. Confident the PGII will “advance US Africa HIV-AIDS partnerships. international commodity price volatility.
national security”, the White House has Forget the past?
It asserts China “sees the region as an pledged US$200 billion “to deliver game- But it is silent about Big Pharma getting a Many Africans have suffered much due to
important arena to challenge the rules-based changing projects to strengthen economies”. US-sanctioned threat against SA for colonialism, racism, apartheid and other
international order, advance its own narrow producing generic HIV-AIDS drugs. oppressions.
commercial and geopolitical interests, After all, the 2005 G7 Gleneagles Summit
undermine transparency and openness”. promise – to double aid by 2010, with US$50 The US only backed down after a Pan-Africanism contributed much to the
billion yearly for Africa – remains unfulfilled. worldwide backlash as Nelson Mandela stood non-aligned movement during the old Cold
Similarly, it insists “Russia views the region firm. War.
as a permissive environment for parastatals Actual aid has been woefully short, with no West still exploiting Africa
and private military companies, often transparent reporting or accountability. Biden’s SSA strategy promises to “engage with Julius Nyerere famously declared in 1965,
fomenting instability for strategic and African partners to expose and highlight the “We will not allow our friends to choose our
financial benefit”. Over half a century ago, rich nations risks of negative PRC and Russian activities in enemies.”
promised 0.7% of their national income in Africa” in line with the US 2022 National
Presenting Biden’s SSA strategy in South development aid. Defence Strategy. But it ignores why Africa Half a century later, Mandela reminded the
Africa (SA), US Secretary of State Anthony remains underdeveloped and poor. West not to presume its “enemies should be
Blinken claimed, “Our commitment to a The US has long ranked the lowest among our enemies.”
stronger partnership with Africa is not about the G7, spending only 0.18% in 2021. After all, Africa has around 30% of the
trying to outdo anyone else”. He emphasised, world’s known mineral reserves, and 60% of Older Africans still remember the former
“our purpose is not to say you have to choose”. Worse, US aid effectiveness is worst among its arable land. Yet, 33 of its 54 nations are Soviet Union and China for their support
the world’s 27 wealthiest nations. deemed least developed countries. through past struggles, when most of the West
While “glad” the US was not forcing Africa remained on the wrong side of history.
to choose, SA foreign minister Naledi Pandor Meanwhile, rich countries have fallen far The New Colonialism report showed
reminded the Blinken mission that no African short of their 2009 pledges to provide US$100 British companies control Africa’s key mineral Africans are correctly wary of the new
country can be “bullied” or threatened thus: billion in climate finance annually until 2020 resources, with 101 mostly UK companies “Greeks bearing gifts” and promises.
“either you choose this or else”. to help developing countries adapt to and listed on the London Stock Exchange having
mitigate global warming. mining operations in 37 SSA countries. While most do not want a new Cold War,
The host also reminded her guests of the many see China and Russia as offering more
plight of the Palestinian people and life under After his stillborn Build Back Better World Together, they controlled over a trillion tangible benefits.
apartheid. initiative, many doubt how much Congress dollars’ worth, while US$192 billion is drained
will approve and what will be for SSA. yearly from Africa via profit transfers and tax Unsurprisingly, 25 of Africa’s 54 states did
Visiting Rwanda just before Blinken’s dodging by foreign companies. not support the March 2022 UN General
announcement, US Ambassador to the United Likewise, before mid-2021, the Biden Assembly resolution condemning Russia’s
administration promised support for France retains control of its former invasion of Ukraine. – IPS
10 theSUN ON THURSDAY | AUGUST 25, 2022
Residential segment BREIEFS MCT TO ACQUIRE BANGI
prices may find floor soon LAND FOR MIXED
RM406M GDV PROJECT
o Reduction in completed dwellings and shrinking supply supply has dropped 36% from 26,392 units to just
pipeline will be enough to limit future declines: Juwai IQI report 16,774, a significant change from the previous PETALING JAYA: MCT Bhd has
trend in which new planned supply increased entered into an agreement to
PETALING JAYA: Residential of new supply is shrinking,” he said in steadily quarter after quarter. Compared with acquire 4.02 acres of leasehold
property prices may soon find a floor a statement this week. Q4’21, new planned supply is down 9%. commercial land in Bangi, Selangor,
due to a shrinking pipeline but this for RM31.5 million, on which it
will not last long, according to Prices fell 2.2% last quarter, but “Besides reducing supply, developers are intends to develop a mixed project
insights released by Juwai IQI. the tighter supply will put a floor also, in some cases giving significant discounts with a gross development value
under future declines as developers today. As soon as they clear the units they hope (GDV) of RM406 million. The land is
Juwai IQI subsidiary IQI head of are reducing the flow into the market. to sell in the short term, you can expect these located near Pusat Bandar Baru
bumiputra segment Muhazrol “Supply is still sufficient today, and discounts to disappear,” Muhazrol said. Bangi, adjacent to the 27-hole
Muhamad (pix) said the 47% there is still some overhang, but the Bangi Golf Resort, and is accessible
reduction in completed dwellings pipeline is reducing, and the Inflation is likely the number one factor and connected to major
and 9% decline in new planned overhang is shrinking.” behind developers deciding not to launch new expressways. This is MCT’s maiden
residential supply will be enough to projects. By holding onto projects, he foray into the Bangi market and is
limit future price declines. Muhazrol said that in the first explained, they hedge against the risk of the group’s first land acquisition
quarter of 2022, dwelling completions inflation and will be able to sell them later at since 2018.
“As agents, we still see sufficient plummeted 47% versus the fourth higher prices.
activity and buyer demand to keep us busy. We quarter of 2021 – to 13,284 from 25,074. Over the PKNS BRINGS AFFIN
have more concerns about supply. The pipeline past three quarters, new planned residential However, Muhazrol remarked that BANK’S HOME STEP
borrowing cost increases will not impact FAST/I TO HOUSE BUYERS
Malaysia significantly as interest rates are still
close to historic lows, which limits any potential PETALING JAYA: Selangor State
impact on the real estate market. Development Corp (PKNS) is
collaborating with Affin Bank’s
JLand leads development of Sedenak Technology Valley Home Step Fast/i programme to
allow house buyers to pay lower
PETALING JAYA: Johor Land Bhd (JLand), the Johor Baru Mayor Datuk Mohd Noorazam Osman launching JLand’s new website at the virtual gallery showcase. instalments for the first five years.
real estate development arm under Johor Corp’s The collaboration covers PKNS
(JCorp) real estate and infrastructure business, “Through collaborations with corporate and centric elements and success of its predecessor, residential developments that are
will spearhead the development of Sedenak community partners, JLand is vested to create, Bandar Dato’ Onn. under construction and those that
Technology Valley in the state, primarily with implement and deliver on solutions that have been completed. The
the launch of a 325-acre Discovery City pilot encapsulate the best of digital technologies Further, Bandar Dato’ Onn will undergo programme offers up to 90%
phase in 2023. whilst embedding sustainability across the remasterplanning to augment its proposition as financing with an additional 5%
value chain. This will be our sustainable growth a wellness destination for all lifestyles and allocated for mortgage reducing
Leveraging the growth of the industrial real model moving forward,” he added. lifecycles, alongside a new development for term assurance or mortgage
estate sector, Sedenak Technology Valley is a Green Landed Residences in 2024. reducing term takaful, legal and
7,290-acre integrated development set to be JLand also unveiled plans for some of its documentation fees, stamp duty
driven by digital technologies and underpinned flagship development projects in the state. JLand will also spur urban rejuvenation and property valuation. The loans
by environmental, social and governance Bandar Tiram township will see the initiatives for Arena Larkin, a 235-acre next- are up to 30 years or until the
principles, in paving the way for advanced development of 28 acres of Tebing@Bandar generation urban hub in Larkin District, customer reaches 70 years of age.
industries, communities and ecosystems. Tiram by early 2023, emulating the nature- including the development of Central Park’s
inspired, enterprise-friendly and community- pilot phase, which is the commercial and retail GLOMAC COMPLETES
Sedenak Technology Valley will see the hub within Arena Larkin by 2024. 180 TOWNHOUSES
ushering of high-value industry clusters, UNDER RSKU SERI KENARI
including data centres, logistics and
warehousing, advanced electrical & electronic, PETALING JAYA: Glomac Bhd has
medical device manufacturing, green completed the 180 units of
renewable energy and more. townhouses under the Rumah
SelangorKu (RSKU) Seri Kenari
“Moving forward, we must be innovative; it’s project. The townhouses come with
not an option. It is imperative that we must three bedrooms, one bathroom,
quickly and earnestly embrace and deploy and one parking lot with land size
proptech in our operations,” JCorp president of 24’ x 60’ and a built-up area of
and chief executive and JLand chairman Datuk 1,000 sq ft at a price of RM180,000
Syed Mohamed Syed Ibrahim said on its next each. In April, Glomac launched
phase of expansion plans in conjunction with another RSKU project known as Seri
the launch of JLand’s new brand identity this Kenanga which offers 178 units of
week. townhouses. The units are still
available for registration.
JLand’s new logo and brand proposition of
“Enhancing Wellbeing, Enriching Community” BANGI RESORT AND
signifies its next chapter of portfolio growth in DEVELOPMENT TO SELL
residential, commercial and industrial 13 COMMERCIAL PLOTS
developments to capture a wider reach of
markets, as well as cater to anticipated demand PETALING JAYA: Bangi Resort and
on real estate based on evolving demographic Development Corp Sdn Bhd is
dynamics. selling 13 parcels of contiguous
commercial land totalling 21 acres
JLand executive director Mohd Yusof Ahmad in Bandar Baru Bangi Business Park
said it will be embarking on a targeted by expression of interest. Intending
development strategy in pursuing development bidders can consult property
projects, as well as diversifying its asset portfolio consultants and advisers on the
into residential, commercial and industrial real price to bid. The closing date is Sept
estate. 27, 2022. The 13 individual titles are
for “building” land, ranging from
1.205 acres to 2.867 acres with a
combined land area of 914,370
square feet or 20.99 acres.
Office sector recovering in tandem with uptick in economy: Knight Frank Malaysia
PETALING JAYA: The pace of recovery in the terms of cost-effectiveness and networking thus and more organisations especially MNC are slightly higher at 86.8% (H2’21: 86.1%).
office property sector will continue to improve appeals to businesses that have implemented embracing the hybrid work model. Endemic However, the overall occupancy rate in
this year in tandem with the uptick in economic business continuity plans. trends indicate that more organisations are Selangor declined 0.5% to 74.1% year on year.
activities and improved business sentiments opting for hybrid work models to provide
following the country’s transition to the Knight Frank Malaysia group managing employees with better work-life balance. There were several office-related
endemic phase on April 1, 2022, according to director Sarkunan Subramaniam stated that announcements during the period, including
property consultancy Knight Frank Malaysia. there is an overwhelming interest in office The supply of office space in Klang Valley TIME dotCom Bhd’s recent purchase of
buildings that are certified by the Malaysian stood at 111.4 million sq ft as of H1’22 following Bangunan KWSP in central Kuala Lumpur for
In its H1’22 Real Estate Highlights released Green Technology Corp, which also qualify for the completions of Affin Tower @ TRX, The RM62 million. Meanwhile, HSBC Malaysia has
this week, Knight Frank Malaysia said the Klang tax incentives. Stride Strata Office and UOB Tower 2 in KL City relocated to the new headquarters in Menara
Valley office sector remains tenant favourable and Block G of Empire City in Selangor. By the IQ at Tun Razak Exchange and moved to a
with landlords retaining tenants by offering Rental rates and occupancy levels of office second half of 2022, another 10 office buildings hybrid work model. Air Liquide launched its
cost-cutting, asset upgrading with priority on buildings in Klang Valley are expected to are scheduled for completion – six located in KL new headquarters for the Malaysia operations
health and safety, and flexible leasing remain under pressure in the short term as City and two each in KL Fringe and Selangor. at 1Power House in Bandar Utama, Petaling
arrangements. demand is expected to increase due to Jaya whilst Sunway Bhd unveiled Corporate
organisations firming up their workplace The overall occupancy rate of purpose-built Suite@19 workspace, which is part of the US$60
There is renewed interest in co-working planning for office re-entry and employees office space in KL City improved to 67.2% million (RM251.2 million) transformation of the
space as it presents flexible options to scale gradually returning to the physical workplace. during H1’22 (H2’21: 66.0%). Similarly, the group’s flagship Sunway Resort.
operations up or down. It is also attractive in occupational demand in KL Fringe was also
Mismatch in supply and demand is growing
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19,268.74 3,215.20 6,998.10
KL MARKET SUMMARY The Arnott’s Group makes
August 24, 2022
INDICES 10,450.30 CHANGE -82.60 Kuala Lumpur its Asia hub
FBMEMAS
FBMKLCI 1,467.26 -15.31
CONSUMER PRODUCTS 570.25 -3.83
INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS 179.89 -0.53
CONSTRUCTION 156.87 +0.07
FINANCIAL SERVICES 16,550.90 +12.35
ENERGY 707.19 -5.69
TELECOMMUNICATIONS 584.88 -0.31 o Malaysia figures
HEALTH CARE 1,562.37 -3.72 prominently in Australian
TRANSPORTATION 804.21 -1.83 food multinational’s
PROPERTY 648.42 +0.89 regional growth strategy,
PLANTATION 6,860.83 -199.00 including halal certification
FBMSHA 10,503.80 -144.00 for its brands
FBMACE 4,874.97 -16.80
TECHNOLOGY 63.85 -0.54
TURNOVER VALUE
2.888 BIL RM1.737 BIL
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STOCK VOL CLSG (sen) +/– (sen) KUALA LUMPUR: Australia’s The Arnott’s
SERBADK 273,245,000 4.5 -3.5 Group (TAG), a multinational food
EURO 220,180,500 12.5 -0.5 manufacturer and producer of Prego and
TECHNAX 135,979,800 3.0 -0.5 Kimball, has launched its Asia hub in Kuala
MTRONIC 95,100,100 6.5 +0.5 Lumpur in line with its expansion plans to
HIBISCS 86,320,100 96.0 -1.5 become the regional powerhouse.
5 TOP GAINERS TAG is targeting double-digit growth From left: Australian High Commissioner to Malaysia Dr Justin Lee, Azmin and Lim at the
August 24, 2022 over the next five years in Asia and annual launch yesterday.
revenue of RM2.5 billion in 10 years. Its
STOCK VOL CLSG (RM) +/– RM Asian business currently contributes more management; and a research and InvestKL CEO Muhammad Azmi Zulkifli
KHIND 558,500 3.21 +0.32 than RM1 billion annually, a quarter of total development hub. said Malaysia stands to benefit from the
HSI-HKD 1,000,000 0.945 +0.245 annual turnover. positive economic value and spillover,
MPI 98,800 33.00 +0.22 TAG is in active discussions with the complementing its transformation into a
PMBTECH 3,363,900 3.51 +0.21 TAG managing director (Asia) May Lim Malaysian government to get the approval digitally enabled and technology-driven
UTDPLT 1,200,200 14.48 +0.18 said it chose Kuala Lumpur as its regional of the plans. nation.
hub as the city is strategically located and is
5 TOP LOSERS a natural springboard into Asian markets, Senior Minister of International Trade Additionally, Malaysian Investment
August 24, 2022 and there is availability of skilled talent and and Industry Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Development Authority CEO Datuk Arham
supportive government policies. Ali, who launched the hub, said the Abdul Rahman said the decision to house
STOCK VOL CLSG (RM) +/– RM investment fortifies Malaysia’s position as TAG’s Asia Hub in Malaysia is a vote of
NESTLE 32,600 133.50 -0.70 “We are looking at a three-stage growth the investment location of choice, confidence these multinationals have in
PPB 409,200 16.00 -0.46 plan, and KL is at the top of the shortlist to underpinned by the ease of doing business, Malaysia as a nation.
PETDAG 311,600 21.94 -0.40 be the epicentre of our expansion. Malaysia robust infrastructure, vibrant business
DLADY 10,200 32.40 -0.32 is the world’s leading halal hub, and we ecosystem, and dynamic talent. “Malaysia is an emerging global food
HEIM 74,500 24.40 -0.30 intend to drive halal certification for brands producer and a leader in the world’s halal
in our new manufacturing hub, which will “The group’s expansion plans in high- industry. We are a haven for over 300
EXCHANGE RATES AUGUST 24, 2022 be exported worldwide,” she said at the tech and high-value activities will create international food brands and processed
launch yesterday. positive economic opportunities for the food producers due to our strategic location
Foreign currency Bank sell Bank buy Bank buy business community, ecosystem, and in Asean, conducive investment climate,
TAG’s three-stage expansion plans Malaysians – in line with the National skilled and trainable workforce, strong trade
1 US DOLLAR TT/OD TT OD include A$50 million (RM155 million) Investment Aspirations, which prioritise relations and cost advantages – possibly one
1 AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR 4.5495 4.4165 4.4065 investment in a manufacturing hub and state-of-the-art, cutting-edge technology of the easiest places for businesses to
1 BRUNEI DOLLAR 3.1650 3.0410 3.0250 recruitment of more than 200 talent and global environmental, social and incorporate in the region,” he added.
1 CANADIAN DOLLAR 3.2620 3.1690 3.1610 personnel in high-value and high- governance standards,” he added.
1 EURO 3.5050 3.4120 3.4000 technology jobs; development of a supply
1 NEWZEALAND DOLLAR 4.5370 4.3910 4.3710 chain hub to consolidate all procurement,
1 SINGAPORE DOLLAR 2.8310 2.7290 2.7130 logistics, engineering, and site
1 STERLING POUND 3.2620 3.1690 3.1610
1 SWISS FRANC 5.3850 5.2170 5.1970 Sunway Q2 net profit more than doubles
100 UAE DIRHAM 4.6990 4.5930 4.5780 to RM168.9m on improvement in all sectors
100 BANGLADESHTAKA 125.3200 118.8700 118.6700
100 CHINESE RENMINBI 4.8740 4.5670 4.3670 PETALING JAYA: Sunway Bhd’s net profit For the six months period, its net profit “The group expects to continue to
100 HONGKONG DOLLAR 66.6000 64.1000 for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022 more than doubled to RM308.99 million benefit from the on-going economic
100 INDIAN RUPEE 58.6000 55.7000 N/A more than doubled to RM168.88 million while revenue jumped to RM2.39 billion. recovery, particularly its leisure and
100 INDONESIAN RUPIAH 5.7900 5.4400 55.5000 from RM70.52 million a year ago supported hospitality segments due to improving
100 JAPANESE YEN 0.0317 0.0287 5.2400 by stronger operating contributions from The group declared a first interim single- domestic tourism demands and higher
100 NEWTAIWAN DOLLAR 3.3270 3.2230 most business segments. tier cash dividend of 2 sen per share for the tourist arrivals. In addition, the healthcare
100 PAKISTAN RUPEE 16.1000 0.0237 financial year ending Dec 31, 2022 and a segment will also benefit from the
100 PHILIPPINE PESO 2.1300 N/A 3.2130 Revenue soared 66.9% to RM1.28 billion preferential dividend of 5.25% per annum recovering medical tourism sector as
100 QATAR RIYAL 8.2400 2.0000 from RM767.3 million in the same quarter per irredeemable convertible preference international travels start to normalise.
100 SAUDI RIYAL 125.5600 7.7600 N/A last year underpinned by improved revenue shares for the period from Jan 1, 2022 up to
100THAI BAHT 122.5100 119.1900 1.8000 performance from all business segments. and including June 30, 2022, in respect of “While there may be downside risks to
13.1800 116.3000 7.5600 the financial year ending Dec 31, 2022. the recovery going forward due to rising
11.6900 118.9900 Pursuant to the adoption of MFRS 15, inflationary expectations and higher
116.1000 development profit from two of the group’s Sunway group CFO Chong Chang interest rates, the domestic economy is
11.2900 ongoing property development projects in Choong said its financial performance expected to be able to weather the
Singapore will only be recognised upon continued to strengthen further in the headwinds and sustain its growth
Source: Malayan Banking Berhad/Bernama completion and handover of the projects. current quarter, underpinned by the steady momentum.”
The accumulated profit of these projects recovery of domestic demand as economic
amounted to RM87.5 million, of which activity continued to normalise following Barring any unforeseen circumstances,
RM17.6 million was recorded in the current the reopening of the economy and its the financial performance for the group is
quarter, was not recognised. international borders. expected to be satisfactory for FY2022.
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Genting Plantations TM earnings in second quarter jump 73% to RM378m
net profit surges
114%, 15 sen PETALING JAYA: Telekom Malaysia performance across every customer TM has declared an interim away from network-based to service-
dividend declared Bhd’s (TM) net profit for the second segment and a sharp increase in dividend of 9 sen per share in line based competition.
quarter ended June 30, 2022 rose 73% revenue from all lines of service, with its policy to distribute yearly
KUALA LUMPUR: Genting Plantations to RM378.06 million from RM218.59 particularly the internet and data. dividends of 40–60% from its profit. “5G will open up and expand the
Bhd’s net profit for its second quarter for million last year’s corresponding opportunities and growth areas for all
financial year ended June 30, 2022 more quarter on the back of accelerated For the first half period, its net On the outlook for the second half of TM’s business segments –
than doubled to RM223.43 million demand for connectivity, services profit grew 32% to RM717.91 million of the year, TM is on track to achieve consumers, SMEs, enterprises,
compared with RM104.63 million in the and digital solutions. from RM544.06 million in the same its 2022 market guidance based on its wholesale as well as digital services.
corresponding quarter last year thanks to period last year. current performance momentum. We look forward to rolling out 5G-
higher share of results in joint ventures Its revenue increased 11.8% to enabled products and solutions and
and associates. RM3.09 billion from RM2.76 billion Revenue for the six months Group CEO Imri Mokhtar said unlocking value to meet customers’
year on-year due to strong increased 7.3% to RM5.98 billion looking ahead, 5G will level the demands,” he said.
Its revenue rose increased 32.36% to from RM5.57 billion last year. playing field and move the industry
RM1.05 billion from RM790.11 million for
the corresponding quarter in the Fraud, scam protection top
previous year, underpinned by concern of M’sian consumers
strengthening palm product prices,
which had more than compensated for o One in three say digital security is their
the lower FFB production as well as the number one consideration when they choose a
increased sales volume of refined palm financial account, Fico survey shows
products.
PETALING JAYA: One in three pandemic, where most consumers say Survey reveals passwords and receive passcodes via
For its six month period, net profit rose Malaysian consumers say good fraud they will continue to do all their that Malaysian SMS.
101.99% to RM340.08 million compared and scam protection is their top banking digitally and are becoming consumers are
to RM168.36 million while revenue consideration when looking to select a increasingly aware of the need for becoming “People develop a sense of trust
increased 18.81% to RM1.58 billion from new financial account, according to strong protection against online more aware of and comfort around a way of doing
RM1.33 billion. data analytics firm Fico’s latest global scams. scams on things, especially if it has protected
consumer fraud survey. identity theft. – them from scams so far. As a result, it
The company has declared an interim The survey revealed that 6% (1.3 BERNAMAPIX takes a while for customers to develop
single-tier dividend of 15 sen per share to Fico lead for fraud, security and million) of Malaysian adults know they time-consuming identity checks mean confidence in new security methods
be paid on Sept 26. financial crime in Asia Pacific, CK Leo, have been a victim of identity theft and they have reduced their use or stopped even if they are better. Banks need to
said if a third of consumers are filtering 12% (2.6 million) of Malaysians think it using their accounts. remain flexible but find ways to show
For its prospects in the second half of financial providers to find those with is likely that their identity has been Biometric security was favoured new channels are trustworthy, effective
2022 (H2’22), it will track the performance the strongest fraud protection, that is a used to open an account fraudulently, and polled as the most secure, with and more convenient,” Leo said.
of its mainstay plantation segment, which market of more than seven million demonstrating an increasing fingerprints in top place at 52% and
is in turn dependent principally on the from 23 million banking customers in awareness of scams around identity face scans at 47%. Despite this, many
movements in palm products prices and Malaysia. theft. consumers have established habits
the group’s FFB production. and a reluctance to move on from
“This is a significant opportunity However, some Malaysians say that traditional, less secure methods. One
“In the short run, the group expects and really starts to show that good identity checks that are too difficult or third still show a strong preference to
palm oil prices to remain under pressure fraud protection can be a bank’s time-consuming have stopped them use old-fashioned usernames and
from the mounting stockpile in Indonesia biggest sales asset rather than just an from opening a range of different
as a result of its export ban. The overhead,” he said in a statement accounts from savings account to
Indonesian government has since yesterday. credit card and personal loan. Further
introduced various measures to ease the to this, a quarter have said difficult or
swelling stockpile, which may provide The result comes at a point, post-
some support to palm oil prices,” it said.
GHL Systems partners Ablr to expand digital payment service
While FFB production was weaker in
H1’22, the group anticipates an PETALING JAYA: GHL Systems Bhd network to deliver financing which can scale their business by expansion.
improvement in H2’22 with favourable has partnered with Buy Now Pay options without interest for its enabling bigger ticket purchases “The partnership sets an
age profile and additional harvesting area Later (BNPL) player Ablr to offer customers by leveraging Ablr’s and building loyalty through value-
in Indonesia, barring any weather more payment solutions to its white label proprietary platform. added offers and deals. example for more collaborations
anomalies. Nevertheless, the production merchants and consumers. with financial institutions and
growth may be moderated by the on- GHL group CEO Sean Hesh said Meanwhile, Ablr co-founder and fintech providers as we advance our
going replanting activities in Malaysia. GHL will provide flexible merchants will have access to group CEO Ian Ow said Malaysia is mission in Malaysia and the region,”
payment terms for its merchant alternative payment methods an anchor for its regional he said.
For the property segment, the group
will continue to offer products which
cater to a broader market segment.
Meanwhile, the premium outlets are
expected to continue performing well in
H2’22 hinging on the recovery of the
tourism sector.
The agriculture technology segment
will continue to unlock value by
leveraging on new technologies to
augment the development of optimised
genomics-based next generation planting
materials and biological solutions for
plant and soil health to improve yields.
Domino’s Pizza Malaysia to 13theSUN ON THURSDAY | AUGUST 25, 2022
become part of DPE’s family * SUNBIZ
oAustralia-based groupto Affin Bank Q2 net
acquire fast-food chain’s profit rises to
businesses in Singapore RM146.9m, lifted
and Cambodia too by higher income
PETALING JAYA: Domino’s Pizza Malaysia is Domino’s Pizza Malaysia CEO Shamsul Domino’s Pizza PETALING JAYA: Affin Bank Bhd’s net
set to become part of the largest Domino’s Amree said the acquisition will give it access to Malaysia CEO says profit for the second quarter ended Jun
network outside of the United States via a new technology and operational innovations the acquisition by 30, 2022 (Q2’22) grew 24.6% to RM146.91
proposed acquisition by Domino’s Pizza that will propel its services to new heights. DPE will give it million from RM117.95 million last year’s
Enterprises Ltd (DPE), an Australia-based access to new corresponding quarter mainly due to
group which operates more than 3,400 “Leveraging on our in-depth understanding technology and higher net interest income and Islamic
Domino’s stores in 10 markets around the of our local market segment and driven by our operational banking income.
world. commitment to our customers, we aim to innovations. –
elevate an enhanced end-to-end experience DOMINO’S PIZZA Its revenue increased marginally to
DPE has entered into a binding agreement with new global capabilities including MALAYSIA RM579.19 million from RM578.90
with Mikenwill (M) Sdn Bhd, which owns 100% marketing and menu innovation,” Shamsul said FACEBOOK PIX million.
of Dommal Food Services Sdn Bhd, the master in a statement yesterday. “We are optimistic on the prospects and
franchise holder in Malaysia; Impress Foods Pte potential of the Malaysian market and we For the first six months, Affin Bank’s
Ltd, which owns 100% of Domino’s Pizza DPE group CEO and managing director Don intend to work closely with the Malaysian team net profit expanded 55% to RM289.59
Singapore and 65% of Domino’s Pizza Meij said the future of its business is in delivery. to develop new ways of safely reducing delivery million from RM186.89 million in the
Cambodia; as well as with minority times.” same period last year, attributed to
shareholders in Cambodia for the remaining Meij said it looks forward to welcoming higher net interest income and Islamic
35% stake. more than 3,000 team members into the family banking income due to stronger loans
as it present new employment opportunities and financing growth and lower
This will see DPE acquiring 100% of the with the upcoming expansion plans. allowance for impairment losses.
Domino’s Pizza businesses in Malaysia, The DPE acquisition of Domino’s in However, revenue decreased 0.8% to
Singapore and Cambodia, comprising 287 Malaysia, Singapore and Cambodia is in line RM1.11 billion from RM1.12 billion.
corporate stores as well as franchise rights with its ongoing expansion plans, particularly in
across these markets. The acquisition is Asia. As of June 30, 2022, the group’s total
expected to be completed by the end of this year. loans, advances and financing grew
15.0% to RM55.4 billion contributed
Domino’s Pizza group CEO for Malaysia, mainly by the 21.6% growth in the
Singapore and Cambodia Ba U Shan-Ting said community banking segment. Housing
that in tandem with this, it aims to expand the loans grew 22.5%, while auto finance
number of stores to more than 600 over the long loans rose by 11.4%. The gross impaired
term, setting it to becoming the largest pizza loan ratio for the group recorded
chain in the three countries. improved to 2.28% compared with 3.27%
as at June 30, 2021.
Kenanga, Ant Group to develop wealth-centric superapp
President & group CEO Datuk Wan
█ BY GLORIA HARRY BEATTY mass affluent, so that is what we are focusing unusual behaviour. Razly Abdullah said Affin remains
sunbiz@thesundaily.com on. But eventually we want to target the masses, “Security, especially digital trust, is always cautious given the challenging macro
KUALA LUMPUR: Kenanga Investment Bank because everybody should be saving (and) and geopolitical environment.
Bhd has inked a memorandum of should try to invest for the future. Ultimately, top of mind for Ant Group. It is the way we have
Understanding (MoU) with Ant Group, that would be our direction,” he said at a press worked with the 1.3 billion users. It is the way we “We are continuously ensuring our
whereby Kenanga will leverage mPaaS, a conference after the MoU signing yesterday. have partnered with 10 Ant-invested companies liquidity, credit quality and capital
mobile development platform from Ant Group’s across the region to be where we are today but at reserve levels remain sufficient to
digital technology unit, to launch Malaysia’s first Meanwhile, Ant group international the same time, we are now partnering with weather these uncertain times. We will
wealth superapp in the first quarter of next year. business general manager Derrick Lo said Kenanga to also work with their expertise in be introducing new and enhanced
digital trust is crucial and by partnering with delivering this SuperApp that will ultimately services including a new mobile banking
Kenanga group managing director Datuk Kenanga it is offering a one-stop shop of convey the trust to the users of Malaysia.” app scheduled to be launched in
Chay Wai Leong said it will invest RM10-15 investment literacy and financial inclusion. October 2022,” he said in a statement.
million in the project, where the wealth-centric Ant Group is an affiliate company of Chinese
superapp will house different trading, investing, “We have also infused a large degree of conglomerate Alibaba Group and owns mobile Sime Darby indirect unit
savings, insurance products and services into analytics that will be managed and handled by (digital) payment platform Alipay. Currently, its to dispose of land in
one cohesive easy to access platform. Kenanga in full compliance with data privacy. e-wallet partners include KakaoPay (South Malaysia Vision Valley
The data will allow Kenanga to continuously Korea), GCash Inc (Philippines), Touch ‘n Go
“The initial target audience we have is the monitor, detect and preempt threats or any eWallet (Malaysia), TrueMoney in Thailand KUALA LUMPUR: Sime Darby Bhd’s
attack vectors that might come in due to and Dana (Indonesia). indirect wholly owned subsidiary,
Kumpulan Sime Darby Bhd (KSDB), has
From left: Loi, entered into a sale and purchase
Kenanga group agreement with NS Corporation for the
equity broking disposal of 559.36 hectares of land in
business head and Negri Sembilan for RM460 million.
executive director
Lee Kok Khee, Chay, In a filing with Bursa Malaysia
Ant group digital yesterday, Sime Darby said the proposed
technology business disposal of land in the Malaysia Vision
president Geoff Valley (MVV) is a continuation of its
Jiang and Kenanga strategy of monetising land in MVV,
chief digital officer being among the non-core assets
Ian Lloyd at the identified for divestment.
signing ceremony.
“Sime Darby will continue to explore
opportunities in relation to the
remaining lands in MVV to deliver value
to the shareholders.
“The proceeds derived from the
disposal will be utilised for Sime Darby
and subsidiaries’ working capital
requirements, capital expenditure and/or
repayment of borrowings,” it added.
Barring any unforeseen circum-
stances and subject to all approvals
being obtained, the proposed disposal is
expected to be completed in the
financial year ending (FYE) June 30,
2024.
“KSDB is expected to record a net gain
on disposal of approximately RM57
million in FYE June 30, 2024. The Sime
Darby Group is expected to record a net
gain on disposal of approximately
RM412 million (which translates into a
gain per share of six sen) in FYE June 30,
2024,” Sime Darby said. – Bernama
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T H U R S DAY
25 AUGUST 2022
The volatile Prince Daemon is a loose canon in the Targaryen court. Sadly, the fire-breathing dragons in the prequel do The world of old Westeros looks just as majestic and imposing.
not match up to those on Game of Thrones.
█ BY MARK MATHEN VICTOR
AS far as pilots go, the first episode of
House of the Dragon – titled The Heirs
of the Dragon – easily reignites interest
in the live-action world of HBO’s
Game of Thrones that ended in such dubious
fashion in 2019.
Set almost 200 years before the events seen
in Game of Thrones, the new series is set during
the rule of King Viserys I Targaryen (played by
Paddy Considine) as he prepares his daughter,
Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen (played by Milly
Alcock as a teen and Emma D’Arcy as an adult)
to take the throne as his heir.
Also biding their time for a chance at the
iconic, sword-laden Iron Throne are Visery’s
younger brother, Prince Daemon Targaryen
(Matt Smith), and the king’s inner circle of
politicians.
The series will eventually lead to the Dance
of the Dragons, a Targaryen civil war that
effectively ends House Targaryen’s rule over the
fictional Seven Kingdoms, paving the way for
the events in GoT.
A cast ready to shine Despite having ultimate power, the
Almost overtly addressing some of the Targaryen dynasty is at its most
criticisms leveled at the final season of Game of vulnerable at the start of the series.
Thrones, House of the Dragon brings the series – ALL PIX BY OLLIE UPTON/HBO
back to its roots of politics, as the pilot episode
sets up more than enough for the series to Return to dragons & insanity
develop as it moves along. o The highly anticipated Game of Thrones prequel is off to a good start
Under the closer eye of creator George R. R. The parental lock on HBO Go is there for a Ser Otto Hightower (right) schemes to put himself in the king’s good graces.
Martin, audiences will certainly be left guessing reason.
as to where the story might go, particularly with Quality television viewing
a morally grey lead character such as Daemon, Unsurprisingly, being part of HBO’s “flagship
and the scheming of Ser Otto Hightower (Rhys series” and with an immense budget, the
Ifans). production quality on House of the Dragon, for
a majority of the pilot, is as good as any Game of
Beyond Matt Smith, who always goes above Thrones episode, which includes set design,
and beyond as an actor, not much can be said costumes, and cinematography.
about the rest of the cast based off just one
episode, but House of the Dragon is certainly However, If there is one undeniable criticism
not lacking when it comes to the casts’ for the first episode, it is the CGI for the dragons,
performance. as the fire-breathing weapons of war seem to
look slightly worse than their kin in Game of
Much like how the early Game of Thrones Thrones.
episodes took some time for the audience to
acclimate to the actors, the same can be said for The one scene where a dragon spews a
House of the Dragon’s cast, who are mostly stream of fire looks very superimposed when
unknowns or from an indie television and film juxtaposed against the humans in the same
background. frame, like a scene from a mid-2010s
videogame.
Despite being more political in nature, the
episode still retains the high fantasy feel, adult It’s an aspect that will hopefully be improved
themes and scenes, along with over-the-top upon, and doesn’t really ruin the episode in any
brutality the series is known for. way.
Despite being named her father’s heir, Princess House of the Dragon is overall a step in the
Rhaenyra’s position is not secure. direction, being heavily reminiscent of the early
Game of Thrones seasons.
The spin-off feels like starting a new
relationship after a bad breakup, but only time
will tell whether this new one will be better – or
behave just as crazily as your old flame.
New episodes of House of the Dragon air
every Monday on HBO Go.
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John Boyega
‘fulfilled’ by anti-racism
support for Moses
Ingram
AFTER playing ex-Stormtrooper Finn in 2015’s
Star Wars: The Force Awakens, British actor John
Boyega became an international breakout star,
but the franchise ended up sidelining Finn’s
character in the following two films.
Now, almost three years since his last
appearance as Finn, Boyega spoke about his
experience with racism in the Star Wars fandom
during an interview on SiriusXM’s Tell Me
Everything With John Fugelsang.
Earlier this year, Obi-Wan Kenobi star Moses
Ingram dealt with similar issues, with both Disney
and Obi-Wan himself, Ewan McGregor, coming to
Ingram’s defense. They released statements
publicly condemning the racist backlash she was
receiving.
“Moses Ingram being
protected makes me feel
protected. It makes me feel
like, ‘Okay, cool. I am not Aside from Batgirl (left), another Bat-related property that was aaxed was Batman: Caped Crusader (top right), as well as the four-season-strong
the elephant in the room.’ Snowpiercer (bottom right). – HBO/WARNER MEDIA
Because when I started, it
wasn’t really a conversation tLhoestafitnermath
you could bring up,” In the camp of big non-DC Comics
Boyega told Fugelsang. projects that were cancelled is J. J. Abrams’
“But now to see how Demimonde, a US$200 million (RM897.7
blatant it is, to see Ewan million) sci-fi drama that was handed a
McGregor come and series order four years ago, and the
support [her] … for me, [it] Boyega experienced a Snowpiercer series on TNT, which is owned
fulfills my time where I racist backlash after he by WBD.
didn’t get the support.” was cast in the Star
The actor, who is Wars franchise. – AFP Additionally, the family comedy
starring in upcoming films Gordita Chronicles was axed at HBO Max
Breaking and The Woman King, confirmed that will after just one season, as live-action family
not be returning to the galactic franchise. o A more comprehensive list of TV series and films that programming is not a focus for the
“At this point I’m good off it. I think Finn is at a have been axed as a result of the Warner Bros. Discovery foreseeable future, along with Tracy
good confirmation point where you can just enjoy merger has been revealed Morgan’s comedy The Last O.G. as TBS was
him in other things and [Episode] VII to [Episode] said to be halting all scripted series.
IX was good for me.”
Boyega added: “To be fair, [with] the allies that All the cancellations and downsizing
I’ve found within Joel Taylor and Jamie Foxx, comes as WBD prepares to combine HBO
Teyonah Parris, Viola Davis, all these people I’ve DESPITE moving towards the last Max and Discovery+ into a single, unified
been working with … versatility is my path.” – by quarter of 2022, the Warner Bros. flavour HBO, TNT, TBS and CNN networks. streaming service, which has naturally
Discovery merger continues to The most publicised cancellation was drawn flak from various quarters, due to
Marietta Mu affect the television industry, the clashing nature of the two platforms.
with new, old and upcoming series still Batgirl early this month, allegedly due to
Girl’s Generation thank being axed under the supposed guise of poor test screening feedback, and a high A name for the combined service,
fans for support corporate belt-tightening. budget. which is expected to launch in 2023, will be
announced at a later date.
IN the final episode of JTBC’s entertainment As information continues to trickle out, The Latina-led superhero caper wasn’t
programme Soshi Tam Tam which aired on Aug 23, it turns out that not only has the HBO Max the only DC Comics element on Zaslav’s According to WBD President and CEO
Girls’ Generation members revealed their feelings streaming platform been affected, but so chopping block. Other cancellations David Zaslav, the reasoning behind the
while preparing for the release of their latest have other WBD entities from other include the animated series Batman: cancellations are because the company
comeback album, as well as their affection and corners of the mega-conglomerate’s Caped Crusader, originally pitched as a wants the content to be broader, as it will
gratitude towards their fans who have been by corporate portfolio, including original reimagining of the Batman mythology, and support and drive the existing incredible
their side for the past 15 years, and who waited Wonder Twins, a straight-to-HBO Max success of HBO Max.
for their return. film.
“It’s about curation. It’s about quality.
Yuri said: “All the members belong to different It’s about how good,” Zaslav claimed. – by
agencies but I think SONEs (fans) allowed us to Mark Mathen Victor
dream a new dream.”
Glen Powell felt ‘pressure’ filming Top Gun: Maverick
Sooyoung added: “I think the best catalyst that
pushes us to work is imagining how much people ACTOR Glen Powell is still over the moon part of the sequel. While the film has been a blessing to him
would like it when we let them listen to our about his involvement in Top Gun: “The dream of this business is to occupy and his career, Powell recalls the pressures
songs.” Maverick. The 33-year-old, who is a fan of that came with shooting the blockbuster hit.
the original 1986 movie, told People the costumes of your heroes. And to occupy
Tiffany Young also stated: “I think I’ve come this magazine he is “very grateful” to have been a a flight suit with Tom is as cool as it gets,” “When you have a movie the size of Top
far thanks to the trust and love that everyone said Powell. “I’m still pinching myself.” Gun, there’s a lot of expectations on how you
gave until the end. Thank you for protecting Girls’ play a certain character.
Generation.”
He added: “You don’t want to be
The members continued to express heartfelt derivative. You don’t want to be stuck in the
messages, saying how much they appreciate and ‘80s. You’re trying to figure out a way to
love their fans. update things. When you have that amount
of expectations, there are a lot of ways to
The music video for the K-pop girl group’s new miss. There are a lot of ways to fail.”
single titled Forever 1, taken from the album of the
same name that was released to celebrate their But fortunately, Cruise – who worked
15th anniversary, has hit 31 million views on alongside Powell – gave some sound advice
Youtube since it first came out earlier this month. to help him pull through. “Tom said this
– by Hazique Zairill phrase, ‘Pressure’s a privilege.’ When there’s
[an] expectation on something, it also
The group thanked their fans who have supported Powell was grateful to be a part of the sequel to one of his favourite films. – PARAMOUNT means there’s a lot of opportunities.”
them for 15 years. – TWITTER PICTURES
The actor noted filming the beach scene
as an example. Though it was initially so
nerve-racking to film, the Scream Queens
star knew audiences were going to look
forward to it.
In fact, his girlfriend Gigi Paris has been
forwarding him all the “thirst trap TikToks
that have come from it”, which he finds all
very flattering.
“My family and my girlfriend, they
know how much this movie means to me
and how much the cast means to me.
“Especially after we didn’t know if we
were going to get to have a premiere or put it
out in theatres, to have that celebration
together, was incredible.” – by John Tan
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Academy Virginia Gardner’s energetic Hunter hanging out on top of the B67 TV tower. The two girls have to
apologises to figure out a way to get
indigenous star High on fear down without going
after 50 years splat.
NEARLY 50 years after she was booed off the oThisisdefinitely notfortheacrophobes,Fallwill
Oscars stage for declining Marlon Brando’s award leave you on the edge of your seats
on his behalf in protest at the film industry’s
treatment of Native Americans, Sacheen █ BY MARIETTA MU nauseating tall shots and jump scares making utterly stupid choices and the
Littlefeather has received an apology from the (impressively without the help of any tragedy of looking back at how easily your
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the AFTER a traumatic year for Becky ghosts), with each twist in the story carefully plight could have been avoided.
group said recently. (Grace Caroline Currey) as she telegraphed in advance with a rather One thing to comment though is that the
copes with her husband’s (Mason obvious direction. Malay subtitles were sort of inaccurate and
Littlefeather, who is Apache and Yaqui, was Gooding) death, her best friend low-key funny.
heckled at the 1973 Academy Awards while Hunter (Virginia Gardner) visits her and For a person who prefers safety and Despite the cliched melodrama and
explaining at his behest why an absent Brando invites her for an adventure to take her out of thought over risks and adrenaline, part of predictable plot, I was on the edge of my seat
could not accept his best actor Oscar for The her funk. me hoped that they would just get on with for the entire movie. I really liked how
Godfather. the story. director Scott Mann filmed the cinematic
After Hunter manages to persuade Becky sequence with the two girls atop the tower
She later said veteran Western star John Wayne to confront her fears and climb the remote In the film, you can see the difference
had to be restrained from physically assaulting and abandoned B67 TV tower with her, the between the more cautious Becky versus the
her, in an incident that has since drawn unimaginable happens when they reach the more colourfully energetic Hunter, and you
comparisons with Will Smith’s infamous attack on top and find themselves stranded 2,000 feet might wonder why they were ever best
Chris Rock at this year’s ceremony. above the ground – with no way down. friends in the first place, because what kind
of a friend would force an obviously
“The abuse you endured because of this Now, their expert climbing skills are put traumatised friend to do something so
statement was unwarranted and unjustified,” said to the ultimate test as they desperately fight dangerous she’s clearly not in the proper
the apology letter sent in June from then- to survive the elements, a lack of supplies, mental state for?
Academy president David Rubin. and vertigo-inducing heights.
Even so, I suppose good survivalist
“The emotional burden you have lived through From the start of the movie, you get thrillers are about supposedly smart people
and the cost to your own career in our industry are
irreparable. with severe angles and
dizzying depth-of-field to
“For too long the courage you showed has 0 Director: depict how high these
been unacknowledged. For this, we offer both our Scott women are above the
deepest apologies and our sincere admiration.” Mann ground.
The Academy released the letter as it 0 Cast: The film was
announced that Littlefeather has been invited to Grace redeemed by its outright
speak at its film museum in Los Angeles next Caroline viciousness and certainly
month. Currey, kept its audience focused
Virginia and praying for the entire
The museum, which opened last September, Gardner, film.
has pledged to confront the Oscars’ “problematic and Jeffrey
history” including racism. One display already Dean If you think you’re up
tackles the harassment of Littlefeather. for the challenge, just a
Morgan. word of warning –
“Regarding the Academy’s apology to me, we watching this movie will
Indians are very patient people – it’s only been 50 E-VALUE leave you a quivering
years!” Littlefeather said in a statement. 7 wreck. I would know,
because my palms were
“We need to keep our sense of humour about ACTING cold and sweaty for the
this at all times. It’s our method of survival,” said 8 entire film.
Littlefeather, describing the upcoming event as “a
dream come true.” PLOT Fall is out in theatres
7 today.
“It is profoundly heartening to see how much Grace Caroline Currey plays the supposedly cautious but ultimately gullible Becky.
has changed since I did not accept the Academy
Award 50 years ago. I am so proud of each and
every person who will appear on stage,” she
added. – ETX Studio
The Academy has moved to confront
accusations of a lack of racial diversity in recent
years.
Life in the big city through the eyes of one woman
THIS September, beloved Hotstar Sept 21. people in each district of Taipei, this set out in pursuit of her dreams.” Gwei Lun-Mei marks her return to serialised
Taiwanese actress Gwei Lun-Mei Centred around the life of I-Shan 11-part series is sure to resonate I-Shan Lin is accompanied on drama with Women in Taipei.
steps back into the world of with anyone who has put
serialised drama for the first time in Lin, Women in Taipei shows the everything on the line to achieve her journey of self-discovery by her
14 years in Women in Taipei. story and struggles of I-Shan as she their goals. Tainan clique, which includes actors
leaves the comfort and safety of her Wang Po-Chieh, Kimi Hsia and
Starring Wang Po-Chieh, Joseph hometown of Yong Kang to live a When discussing her role, Gwei Cosmos Lin. Each episode will also
Chang, Rhydian Vaughan, Stone, new life in the urban metropolis of Lun-Mei said: “I-Shan Lin is a good- feature special appearances by
Cheryl Yang and Tien Hsin, this Taipei. natured, straightforward person. other A-list actors.
emotional coming-of-age story She has a strong sense of justice
depicts a small town woman’s Faced with the emotional and speaks up when she feels that This all-star cast will appear
struggles with love, friendship, challenges of being hired and fired something is unfair. When you’re throughout the series to depict the
family and her career as she moves for the first time, I-Shan struggles to pursuing your dreams, you have to incredible range of people I-Shan
to Taipei to pursue her dreams, in a make ends meet while also being be decisive, you can’t haphazardly encounters in the big bustling city.
touching 11-part series set to confronted with heartbreak and go about making decisions, and I-
launch exclusively on Disney+ being forced to make impossible Shan is definitely a woman who has Directed by Li Yun Chan, Women
life choices. Showcasing the lives of In Taipei will start streaming from
Sept 21.
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An enthusiasm
for food
o Marcus Low operation for eight years in a
believes the restaurant challenging market where new Apron changed their company post-pandemic revenge-spending Marcus Low, co-
business is a restaurants are constantly the talk of working hours and adopted a more mood, which provides numerous founder and
marathon, not a sprint the town, Low mentioned that general-purpose approach to their chances, but we insist on a planned restaurateur of
creating a strong sense of place, business operations, all while tactical approach to guarantee our Table & Apron and
█ BY THASHINE SELVAKUMARAN belonging, and purpose was critical assuring that their guests could still teams are structured for scaling Universal
to the everyday dialogue they have as proclaim them as their favourite culture and quality. Bakehouse – HAFIZ
TABLE & APRON is a a collective unit that they believe restaurant. SOHAIMI/THESUN
delightful small restaurant in differs Table and Apron. “We would like to encourage our
the centre of Damansara. “Business is booming, with record homegrown leaders to start their own Marcus Low with
Table & Apron originally “We think that how we make you sales even against pre-pandemic projects that are backed by the his dedicated team
started off as The Kitchen Table in feel as a guest as you walk out the levels.” organisation.” Our long-term members.– HAFIZ
2014. Marcus Low, co-founder and door is far more important than ambition is to become a multi- SOHAIMI/THESUN
restaurateur of Table & Apron and whether our service was excellent or When asked what Low’s short and concept restaurant organisation that mechanics of their business. At the
Universal Bakehouse, is the owner. if the meal was delicious. To bring long-term goals are, he explained: prioritises quality above quantity. same time, Low thinks that an
theSun recently spoke with Low this objective back down to our team, “Our short-term aim is to maintain Maintaining our reputation as a good organisation’s expansion must be
about his experience managing Table we must first establish that hospitality consistency in our Stores’ output F&B operator is a priority, as is mindful of organisational culture
and Apron, and how its growth has is a team sport.” quality (Table & Apron and Universal offering internal career development growth.
led to it being named as one of the Bakehouse) while expediting the possibilities for our personnel.” “With developing HR processes in
most well-known restaurant. Low went on to describe some of development of processes to prepare place, we feel confident that we can
the most difficult hurdles they had at our organisation for expansion.” After an eight-year wait, Table and enhance our culture better with
Low, 36, is a mechanical engineer the start of their journey. Table and Apron is officially accessible to scaling in size.”
by trade who began his career as a Apron strove to be everything to “The year 2022 is associated with a investors. Given the established He also stated that they are
dishwasher in the restaurant everyone in 2014, from having a nature of their business, Table and searching for the ideal strategic
industry, turning his enthusiasm for bakery out front to hosting brunch Apron have reached a point where investor who can give significant
food into a full-time career. Lee weekends and even a self-service synergy has evolved and scope leverage in terms of managerial
stated that he was privileged in that, dine-in. economics may be used. The assistance. The external cash will be
despite not having a culinary degree epidemic was undoubtedly a catalyst, utilised to drive the organisation’s
or a formal education in hospitality, “It was hard to find a visit to our giving them the opportunity to spend expansion. Low went on to discuss
he was given opportunity to explore restaurant in 2014-2015 memorable. extensively in the back-end how to leave a lasting legacy without
all aspects of the restaurant trade that We were a jack of all trades, and needing to establish more locations.
turned him into the person he is master of none but from 2016 It’s all about passing on your values to
today. Low is now on the External onwards it was about distilling and your teams, according to him.
Advisory Board at Sunway School of simplifying.” “I believe legacy is less about
Hospitality, where he advises the number of outlets, but more about
education sector on how to build One of the most difficult presence and impact.”
stronger leaders for the industry. experiences Low had as a Low’s advice to anyone
restaurateur came in 2016, when considering to open a restaurant is,
When asked when and how did Table and Apron was sent with a “The clearer your north star, the
the idea of Table and Apron first came notice of trademark infringement on longer you’ll stay in the game.”
about, Low had a lot to say. the restaurant’s name, which was
formerly known as The Kitchen
“When we began Table & Apron in Table.
2014, the concept of having a
neighbourhood restaurant that “It was easy to say that seriously
provided modest and approachable considering shutting the business
food in a family-style shared dishes made a lot of sense at this moment.
format was an exciting proposition. This point in time allowed for self-
doubt as well as self-discovery.
“We thought that there was a Knowing we couldn’t afford to go to
market for restaurants to deliver a court, it was all about accepting a
selected menu of foods that were reset and, eventually, a name change
both unique and familiar – where the to Table & Apron. It was both the
menu was small and constantly most terrifying and the finest
changing. More importantly, we decision we made for the business.”
wanted to build a restaurant with a
holistic approach that extends Despite a 60% drop in restaurant
beyond cuisine and service, where sales and conversion to a take-out
hospitality is evident in the only restaurant during the pandemic,
experience of our guests.” Low found a high sense of purpose
for their team members in lock-down
As an eatery that has been in by continuing to pursue productive
work, whether it was making meals
for those who were front lines or
food-insecure societies through Food
Aid Foundation.
Nevertheless, in the post-
pandemic year of 2022, Table and
Table and Apron is a great example of an ideal neighbourhood restaurant. – TABLE AND APRON Table and Apron’s
delicious
buckwheat fried
chicken. – HAFIZ
SOHAIMI/THESUN
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Fun things to
do in Penang
o Here’s a list of the best activities in the city
that will keep you coming back for more!
█ BY THASHINE SELVAKUMARAN important part of Penang’s Buddhist Kek Lok Si temple is one of the largest Buddist temples in Malaysia. –123RF
and Chinese cultural practises. The
PENANG, one of Malaysia’s temple is embellished with Bungah, Pulau Pinang
most popular islands, is one numerous sculptures and carvings, Fort Cornwallis and the Esplanade
of the most most visited as well as several images of Buddha. Fort Cornwallis, situated on the
tourist destinations. This Its design, with its many pagodas and eastern edge corner of George Town
amazing island is well-known for its entrances, is even more fascinating along the walking Esplanade, was
unique tropical beaches, incredible during celebrations, when the temple established in 1786 by the East India
natural parks, popular historical is decorated. It is also when the Company, led by Captain Francis
route, stunning hills and parks, and temple is most packed, primarily by Light, to safeguard the island from
multi-cultural worship sites. You may worshipers but also by tourists who raids by Kedah pirates on the
witness a harmonious combination want to absorb in the calm ambiance. contrary direction of the shoreline. It
of Eastern and Western culture and Address: Kek Lok Si Temple, Jln is Malaysia’s largest standing fort,
habits that locals love. And you won’t Balik Pulau, 11500 Air Itam, Penang despite the guns that can still be seen
want to miss out on any worthwhile Peranakan Museum here never having been used during
attractions when visiting this The Penang Peranakan Museum is their lifetime. There is also a
magnificent island. So, let’s take look committed to portraying the lighthouse nearby, the second oldest
at some fantastic tourist locations narrative of the Peranakan people, in Malaysia, which is worth seeing.
that you should definitely visit if you often known as Straits Chinese. Address: Jalan Tun Syed Sheh
want to have an excellent and When the Peranakans arrived in Barakbah, George Town, 10200
unforgettable travel experience. Malaysia, they brought with them a George Town, Pulau Pinang
Kek Lok Si Temple distinct culture that is a combination Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion
The Kek Lok Si temple is one of the of traditional Chinese and traditional Another one-of-a-kind tourist
best and biggest in the region. It is an Malay practises. As a result, if you attraction in Penang is Cheong Fatt
Tze Masion. In George Town, there is
Penang Street Art has become a very popular tourist attraction in the old part cTuhlitsubree.a–uWtifuIKl ImPEaDnsIAion offers a fascinating glimpse into the Peranakan an indigo-coloured Chinese
of the city. –123RF TohldeeFsot ratnCdolranrgweasltlisfotrhta. t–iFsAloCcEaBteOdOaKdjacent to The Esplanade, is Malaysia’s courtyard home. Cheong Fatt Tze, a
well-known local businessman, used
EMnatloapysiaiaP. e–nEaNnTgOBPuItAterfly Farm is one of the largest butterfly farms in all of to live there many years ago. The
magnificent home was built by
The Blue Mansion offers boutique accommodations furnished with antique talented Chinese craftsmen, and
fittings. – AGODA features around 220 windows, five
courtyards beautifully tiled with
Penang Hill is a collection of hills standing taller than 700 metres above sea wish to learn more about this roam in their natural habitat. The marble, 38 rooms, and seven
level. –123RF fascinating culture, the Penang farm is committed to large-scale staircases. This lovely home also has
Peranakan Museum will transport conservation of many species of Chinese wood carvings, coloured
you back in time, with depictions of butterflies and insects. This out-of- glass panels, Gothic French windows
typical dwellings from the nineteenth the-ordinary farm performs research and coloured brick walls.
century as well as exhibitions of while also teaching, entertaining, and Address: 14, Lebuh Leith, George
pictures and antiques. enlightening the general public. Town, 10200 George Town, Pulau
Address: 29 Church Street, 10200 Exotic species on the property Pinang
George Town, Penang, Malaysia include the endangered Yellow Penang Street Art
Entopia Penang Butterfly Farm Birdwing butterfly, among others. George Town is famed for its street
One of Penang’s biggest indoor and Entopia Penang Butterfly Farm also art, which you should watch out for
outdoor farms is located in the Teluk has a tropical fruit plantation on its while you explore the city and
Bahang district. A diverse classroom grounds, which spans 25 acres. discover things to do in Penang. The
of butterflies and insects are free to Address: 830, Jalan Teluk Bahang, art reflects scenes from Penang’s
Teluk Bahang, 11050 Tanjung daily life and history, and it’s exciting
to attempt to find them as you walk
about. They make for fantastic shots
where you may sit and take selfies
while touring Penang. Armenian
Street, Chulia Street, and Muntri
Street are some of the best spots in
Penang to find this art.
Address: George Town, 10450
George Town, Pulau Pinang
Penang Hill
Also known as Bukit Bendera in
Malay, Penang Hill is one of the top
attractions in Penang and is one of
the city’s main attractions – as well as
one of its coolest. The cable train that
heads to the summit of Bukit Bendera
is one of the primary ways you can
travel to the peak. It just takes five
minutes, but if you like to be
immersed in nature, you may also
trek up the hill. In any case, you will
be surrounded by dense greenery
and fresh air. A few restaurants, a
tourist souvenir shop, a temple, a bird
sanctuary, and a mosque may be
found at the summit of the hill.
Address: Jalan Bukit Bendera, 11500
Ayer Itam, Pulau Pinang
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IT was truly a Malaysia- Welcome to the
styled ‘gotong royong’ as new-look eat X
corporations and dignity! This
individuals came together transformational
to give eat X dignity café, a enterprise offers
transformational enterprise by dine-in, takeaway,
Shah Farid, Dignity for Children Foundation and catering.
Founder & (Dignity), a makeover.
Managing Having served the Sentul
Director of community for over seven years,
Fasih Mandarin eat X dignity café wanted to
refresh its look and to serve a
Empowering the new menu. Being a
B40 through transformational enterprise, it
Mandarin depended heavily on
scholarship sponsorships and donations
and those are hard to come by in
AFTER a challenging tto years due to the the aftermath of a pandemic.
pandemic and an economic downturn that has When eat X dignity’s plight
seen inflation severely impact the affordability was known, several parties
of daily necessities, recent reports have jumped to its help. Assistance Makceoomvemr ufonrity cafe
indicated that more Malaysians could fall came in various forms –
within the B40 category turning it into B60. donations in kind and cash and
pro-bono offers of individual
This situation is made worse by the skills, talents, and expertise.
tightening job market, where digitalisation and Among the supportive and
globalisation have seen employers add creative partners that came
emphasis on seeking multi-lingual staff to cater together were Berjaya Cares
to global markets. Specifically, Mandarin has Foundation, IKEA, Bunga
become among the second fastest growing Design Atelier, ID’Zire, Suri
language in the number of speakers globally. International Sdn Bhd, Coffex,
Barista Guild Asia, Monin, the
Recognising these challenges and how they National Evangelical Christian o Corporations and individuals join forces café opened its doors on July 13.
could impact the careers and livelihoods of the Fellowship (NECF) and S.C. to give eat X dignity café a makeover It offers an array of affordable
growing B40 population, Fasih Mandarin – Shekar. local, western, and fusion
Malaysia’s leading non-native speaker Co-founder of Dignity, dishes catering to the appetite of
Mandarin language institute has announced Pastor Elisha said: “The X in eat patrons in an endemic era.
the FM Scholarship 2022. X dignity represents whenever we needed it. We are vocational training they need.
collaboration, intersection, and most grateful to these Good At the same time, they are According to Pastor Elisha,
Speaking about the objectives of the connection between Samaritans.” exposed to the value of the café is open for private
scholarship, Ros Mohammad Shah Farid Mat communities and Dignity. This preparing and consuming events on-site and will resume
Rashid, Founder & Managing Director of Fasih has proven true as Malaysians – “Dignity believes in nutritious food that is healthy, its external catering service
Mandarin, said: “The FM Scholarship aims to corporates and individuals – providing an authentic, locally sourced, delicious, and soon.
upskill and uplift the B40 population’s language come together time and again to engaging, and holistic affordable,” added Pastor Elisha.
proficiency in Mandarin with the hope of give us a helping hand education. At eat X dignity, we There are also plans to open
opening more job opportunities. I am aim to give our students the The new-look eat X dignity a sister café at Dignity’s Farm
personally aware of the immense opportunities The refurbished Academy in Bentong.
a scholarship can provide – the one that I eat X dignity café
received from Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) also showcases
all those years ago is what set me on the track to products from
eventually establishing Fasih Mandarin. the organisation’s
other enterprises
“I was able to gain valuable life experience
from the scholarship I obtained. In return I Delicious local and
would like to pass it forward, I genuinely believe Western fare with
that a similar educational opportunity will help a Dignity twist is
ignite a spark in the young minds and inspire what you can get
them to new heights.”
at eat X dignity.
Furthermore, he emphasises: “Mandarin is
now widely recognised as a vital business Providing better sleep
language with the continuing economic
prominence of China. By making language SONNO, the most online reviewed sleep (from second left) Co-founder of Sonno Margherita Mosaghini, Chief Executive Officer & Founder
lessons more accessible and affordable for the company in Malaysia, is opening its first of Sonno Fabio Miceli and Chief Development Officer of Publika Mardiana Rahayu Tukiran during
B40 population, we hope to empower them flagship store located in Publika. Sonno is the ribbon cutting ceremony to officiate the Sonno Flagship Store.
with the tools to land a secure and promising recognised for its premium mattress-in-a-box
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good source of income but from there have affordable prices, its distinctive 100-night trial, In conjunction with the launch, Sonno will driven company and constantly collect
positive knock-on effects on the rest of their and free delivery. The new store creates an customers’feedback on the products. For this
family and community.” outstanding journey for Sonno customers, be revealing its latest sleep collection, the reason, we are thrilled to finally accommodate
providing a seamless omnichannel shopping Sonno Signature Bed Frame, which is the one of the most requested products by our
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Fasih Mandarin’s FM Scholarship offers up to a bedroom furnishing segment. frame to the market that sums up Sonno’s
60% waiver on course fees to qualified In the flagship store, also known as the brand values: high quality, simplicity and
individuals for the HSK1 beginner Mandarin Sonno Sleep House, customers can finally Inspired by the Japandi design that has remarkable design”.
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Malaysian citizen with an SPM/SPVM/STAM or the company offers. The thoughtfully frame design is made with 100% Malaysian Moving forward, Sonno will continuously
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household income of RM5,000 and below. nap rooms to provide the comfort needed for metal components. The bed was specifically experience, extend its presence offline and
customers to test the mattresses. In addition, designed to allow customers to easily expand the range of its products by
Learn more about Fasih Mandarin by the sleep specialists who serve as Sonno’s assemble the bed without the need for any introducing new exciting additions to its
visiting en.fasihmandarin.com. sales representatives will be dressed in tools. Additionally, the bed frame has a catalogue in Q4 2022 to help people get
pyjamas to assist in the consumers’purchasing dedicated device slot built into it that will quality sleep and improve their lifestyle.
process and provide a delightful customer appeal to today’s digital generation.
experience.
“We are truly proud to have achieved this
significant milestone of opening the very first
Sonno flagship store in Publika. This
represents an important step to provide a
seamless omnichannel shopping experience,
whether our customers are shopping online
from the website, by messaging platforms, or
in our brick-and-mortar store,”said the
Founder and CEO of Sonno, Fabio Miceli.
“As a digital native brand, adding an offline
footprint allows the company to adapt
to evolving consumer preferences as well as
finally make the mattress shopping experience
322 Notices 322 Notices You cannot be 21theSUN ON THURSDAY | AUGUST 25, 2022
serious! DjokovicmissingUSOpen * SPORTS
IN THE MATTER OF HENG HOE SANG HOLDINGS over Covid vaccine status
THE COMPANIES ACT 2016 SDN. BHD. would be a joke, says McEnroe BRIEFS
FOUR-TIMES US Open winner John Kenin finding form
AND { Company No. 198201005776 McEnroe said it would be “a joke” if Novak play, to me is a joke.” in Cleveland
IN THE MATTER OF (85530-U) } Djokovic is unable to compete at the US Djokovic was unable to defend his Australian
PIPECO SAFE WATER tournament starting later this month due A SOLID Sofia Kenin knocked fifth-
SOLUTIONS SDN. BHD. (In Members’ Voluntary to his Covid-19 vaccination status. Open crown this year after being deported from seeded Irina-Camelia Begu out of the
(200701005018) (763017-D) Liquidation) the country over his vaccination status in Tennis in the Land tournament
(In Members’ Voluntary January. yesterday as the American looks to
At an Extraordinary General Meeting Djokovic has refused to take the vaccine and Rafa Nadal claimed victory in the tournament find her form and add a second Grand
Winding Up) of HENG HOE SANG HOLDINGS SDN. appears set to miss out on the year’s last Grand in Melbourne to move clear of Djokovic and Slam trophy to her case when the US
NOTICE OF FINAL MEETING BHD. held on August 19, 2022, the Slam due to current US rules that require Roger Federer with his 21st major trophy. Open kicks off next week. The 2020
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that following Special Resolutions were travellers to show proof of full vaccination to Nadal then went on to add another Grand Australian Open champion has
pursuant to Section 459 of the duly passed : board flights to and enter the United Slam title to his tally at the French Open, suffered back-to-back first round exits
Companies Act 2016, a Final i. That the Company will be liquidated States. keeping him ahead of Djokovic, who won at her last two US Open tune-up
Meeting of the abovementioned The Serbian previously said he was Wimbledon last month. events but has looked much better in
Company will be held at UOA by way of Members’ Voluntary prepared to miss Grand Slam When asked if Djokovic’s chances of Cleveland, winning 70% of her first
Business Park, Tower 3, 9th Winding Up. tournaments that require participating finishing above his rivals in terms of serve points and saving four of the
Floor, K03-09-11, 1 Jalan ii. That CHONG PING CHIN of 123- players to be vaccinated against Grand Slam victories were being affected five break points she faced against the
Pengaturcara U1/51A, Section O Third Floor, Wisma Lister Covid-19. Djokovic remains on the by his absences from major Romanian. Kenin, whose father Alex
U1, 40150 Shah Alam, Selangor Garden, Macalister Road, 10400 entry list for the Aug 29 to Sept 11 tournaments, McEnroe said, “that’s the returned to her coaching team earlier
Darul Ehsan on Monday, 27th Georgetown, Penang be appointed tournament in New York. question that we all want to know the this year, will next face either top-
day of Sept 2022 at 11.00 a.m., as Liquidator to act for the purpose “I don’t think it’s fair,” McEnroe told answer to.” seeded 2021 French Open champion
for the following purposes:- of winding-up the Company’s reporters yesterday. “I think it’s a joke. “Obviously, Rafa Nadal has benefited from Barbora Krejcikova or American
1. To receive and consider affairs and distributing its assets. “I would have had the vaccine and that. If a guy has won the Australian Open Bernarda Pera in the quarterfinals.
the Liquidator’s account of gone and played but he’s got very eight or nine times, you would think
winding up of the Company CHONG PERK DAR strong beliefs and you have to (Djokovic blew) a chance in a way. Dimitrov forced to retire
and any explanations arising Director respect that. “These three guys are
thereof. “At this point, in already above everyone GRIGOR DIMITROV came out strong
2. To resolve that under Section Dated : August 25, 2022 the pandemic, we’re else. Rafa was able to but faded fast as the Winston-Salem
518(3)(b) of the Companies IN THE MATTER OF two-and-a-half pull off a miraculous Open’s top seed was forced to retire from
Act 2016, all books and years in, I think win that not many his match against Dominic Thiem,
papers of the Company and THE COMPANIES ACT 2016 people in all parts people expected in sending the Austrian into the Round of
of the Liquidator be destroyed AND of the world know Australia. Novak got 16. With less than a week to go before
upon the dissolution of the more about it, and there at Wimbledon the start of the US Open, Dimitrov came
Company. IN THE MATTER OF the idea that he and then Rafa got out sharp, unleashing a torrent of
Dated this HENG HOE SANG HOLDINGS can’t travel here to Djokovic. – REUTERSPIX hurt.” – Reuters backhanded slices to keep Thiem off
25th day of August, 2022 balance as the Bulgarian raced through
Wong Mun Wai SDN. BHD. 322 Notices No fairytale ending for the surprisingly one-sided first set 6-0.
Liquidator { Company No. 198201005776 Serena: Navratilova But things took a turn for the worse for
IN THE HIGH COURT OF MALAYA AT Dimitrov at 2-2 in the second and he
322 Notices (85530-U) } SHAH ALAM SERENA WILLIAMS may have because every single tournament began to misfire in bunches in an
(In Members’ Voluntary planned retirement her way but the was a freaking tear-jerker. apparent attempt to shorten points.
IN THE HIGH COURT OF SHAH ALAM IN THE STATE OF SELANGOR American must be prepared to After a visit from medical staff, he
IN THE STATE OF SELANGOR DARUL Liquidation) DARUL EHSAN, MALAYSIA accept the goodbyes as well as the “Serena did it her way, which was stepped up to the line to serve while
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the COMPANIES (WINDING-UP) losses and exit the stage with grace, announcing in a very glamorous trailing 2-4 but decided he was feeling
EHSAN, MALAYSIA creditors of the above company tennis great Martina Navratilova has way on Vogue magazine, but then too unwell to continue and shook hands
COMPANIES (WINDING UP) which is being voluntarily wound-up PETITION NO. told Reuters. she is not accepting the losses, she is at the net, where he waited for Thiem
NO.: BA-28NCC-412-07/2022 are required on or before September BA-28NCC-423-07/2022 not accepting what comes with it while hunched over.
In the Matter of Section 465 (1) (e) & 466 26, 2022 to send their names and In the Matter of WELLMAR ALLIANCE Williams signalled her intention which is saying goodbye,” added
(1) (a) of the Companies Act 2016 addresses and the particulars of their BERHAD (Company No.: 1225739-H) to retire in a Vogue article in early Navratilova. Ko ready for Canadian
debts and claims and the names and And August saying she was “evolving title defence
And addresses of their solicitors (if any) In the Matter of Section 465(1) away from tennis” but never Navratilova believes Williams
In the Matter of Virgo Inspirasi Sdn Bhd to the undersigned the Liquidator (e) read with Section 466 of the confirming the US Open as her final should brace herself for more WORLD NO. 1 Ko Jin-young said
(Company No.: 200601012750/ of the said Company and if so Companies Act, 2016. event. disappointment because the US yesterday she hopes some downtime
732501-P) required by notice in writing from And Open is unlikely to provide the at home in South Korea after missing
the said Liquidator, are to come in In the Matter of Companies (Winding- However, for Navratilova, like fairytale ending she would like for the cut at the year’s final major will
BETWEEN and to prove the said debts or claims Up) Rules 1972 most of the tennis world, the her career. prove beneficial for her long overdue
PARK RITE SDN BHD personally or by their solicitors at Between message was clear – Flushing title defence at the CP Women’s Open
(Company No.: 949083-X) such time and place as shall be L&G MEDICAL CONSULTANCY AND Meadows, where Williams won the “Emotions can only carry you so this week in Canada. Ko was unable to
specified in such notice or in default MANAGEMENT SDN BHD first of her 23 Grand Slam titles in far, I don’t see a Cinderella happy recover after struggling in the wind
… PETITIONER thereof they will be excluded from (No. Syarikat: 1367462-T) 1999, will be the place she takes her ending where she wins the during her opening round of the AIG
AND the benefit of any distribution made final bow. tournament,” said Navratilova. Women’s British Open at Muirfield and
VIRGO INSPIRASI SDN BHD before such debts are proved. …Petitioner figured a busy practice schedule in the
(Company No.: 732501-P) And Navratilova said she completely “The way she has looked it lead-up to the major was to blame. “I
CHONG PING CHIN WELLMAR ALLIANCE BERHAD understood the emotions Williams doesn’t look like she is going to needed more time for break,” Ko told
… RESPONDENT Liquidator (Company No.: 1225739-H) was wrestling with as she make a miraculous comeback and reporters at The Ottawa Hunt and Golf
ADVERTISEMENT OF PETITION approaches her final match having win the tournament. Club. “I practised a lot before the
NOTICE is hereby given that a Petition 123-O Third Floor …Respondent experienced many of them herself. Europe Swing so I thought I don’t
for the Winding-Up of the abovenamed Wisma Lister Garden ADVERTISEMENT OF PETITION “And with the stress of knowing have energy for playing golf. Was sad,
Company by the High Court dated NOTICE is hereby given that a “It’s hard,” said Navratilova. “When this is likely your last tournament it but my game wasn’t good. That’s why
21.7.2022 was presented by Park Rite Macalister Road petition for the winding-up of the I retired in ‘93 I told the press it was doesn’t help. I missed the cut. So I practised a little
Sdn Bhd, the abovenamed Petitioning 10400 Georgetown abovenamed Respondent by the my last year which was a mistake bit after the Europe, and hopefully this
Company. And that the said Petition is High Court, was on the 25th of July “But if anyone can overcome it week better than two weeks ago.”
directed to be heard before the Court Penang 2022 presented by the Petitioner, would be Serena.” – Reuters
sitting at the High Court of Malaya at Dated : August 25, 2022 L&G Medical Consultancy And England vow to
Shah Alam, Selangor at 9.00 o’clock Management Sdn Bhd and that the Cantlay ‘not a fan’ of stick with‘Bazball’
in the morning, on 12.9.2022; and DALAM MAHKAMAH TINGGI DI said petition is directed to be heard FedEx scoring method
any creditor or contributory of the PULAU PINANG before the Court sitting at High Court, ENGLAND captain Ben Stokes has
said Company desiring to support or Shah Alam at 9 o’clock in the morning, insisted there will be no let-up in the
oppose the making of an order on the [GUAMAN SIVIL NO. on the day of 18th of October 2022 team’s attacking approach as they look
said Petition may appear at the time PA-24NCVC-509-08/2020] and any creditor or contributory of to bounce back in the second Test
of hearing by himself or his Counsel PERLAKSANAAN NO. PA-36-1- the said company desiring to support against South Africa starting today. The
for that purpose; and a copy of the or oppose the making of an Order on hosts have arrived at Manchester’s Old
Petition will be furnished to any creditor 03/2021 the said Petition may appear at the Trafford 1-0 down in a three-match series
or contributory of the said Company ANTARA time of the hearing by himself or his following a chastening innings and 12-
requiring the same by the undersigned PERBADANAN PENGURUSAN SRI RELAU counsel for that purpose and a copy run defeat inside three days by the
on payment to the regulated charge for KOMPLEKS of the petition will be furnished to Proteas at Lord’s last week. That was their
the same. …PLAINTIF / PEMIUTANG any creditor or contributory of the first defeat under the new leadership
The Petitioner’s address is at No. said company requiring the same by duo of Stokes and coach Brendon
A-12A-13, Block A, Menara UOA PENGHAKIMAN the undersigned on payment of the McCullum following a run of four
Bangsar, No. 5, Jalan Bangsar Utama 1, DAN regulated charge for the same. successive wins with an aggressive
59000 Kuala Lumpur. RAYJUTA DEVELOPMENT SDN. BHD. approach dubbed “Bazball”,
The Petitioner’s solicitors is Messrs Ewe …DEFENDAN / PENGHUTANG The Petitioner’s business address is THE complex and often criticised The PGA Tour accounted for the characterised by attacking batting that
Chong & Khoo of Unit No. A-11-3, 11th at G-5 & G-6, Blok Anggerik 1, Jalan system for determining the FedEx difference in FedEx Cup points saw England chase down stiff fourth
Floor, Menara UOA Bangsar, No. 5, Jalan PENGHAKIMAN Berkat 15, Taman Malim Jaya, 75250 Cup champion is again a topic of among players by implementing a innings targets against New Zealand and
Bangsar Utama 1, 59000 Kuala Lumpur. NOTIS PENYAMPAIAN GANTI Melaka. discussion at the Tour “staggered” start, in which the India during the past two months. And
The Petitioner’s solicitors is Messrs Championship this week in points leader begins the Tour all-rounder Stokes was in no mood to
Ewe Chong & Khoo BENTUK IKLAN The Chambers of Queenie Hoh Li Atlanta. Championship 10-under par, change tack after just one loss.
Messrs Ewe Chong & Khoo Kepada: Chian of P-2-16, Plaza Damas, No. second place begins at 8-under “Absolutely not,” he said. “We know well
Solicitors for the Petitioner RAYJUTA DEVELOPMENT SDN. BHD. 60, Jalan Hartamas 1, Sri Hartamas, And as he sets out to defend and so on down the list. that when we perform to the capabilities
NOTE- AMBIL PERHATIAN bahawa suatu 50480 Kuala Lumpur, his 2021 title, Patrick Cantlay that we’re capable of, then we can go
Any person who intends to appear tindakan telah dimulakan terhadap Malaysia. continues to be among the “I’ve talked before about it. I’m out and put on an incredible
on the hearing of the said petition kamu di Mahkamah Tinggi Malaya system’s detractors. not a fan,” Cantlay said yesterday at performance, like everybody’s seen in
must serve on or send by post to the Pulau Pinang dalam Guaman Sivil Signed East Lake Golf Club. the four games before.”
abovenamed Solicitors for the Petitioner No. PA-24NCVC-509-08/2020 yakni, Solicitors for the Petitioner Before 2019, the winner of the
notice in writing of his intention to do Perlaksanaan No. PA-36-1-03/2021 NOTE : Any person who intends to Tour Championship did not “I think there’s got to be a better
so. The notice must state the name oleh PERBADANAN PENGURUSAN SRI appear on the hearing of the said necessarily win the season-long system, although frankly I don’t
and address of the person, or if a firm, RELAU KOMPLEKS yang beralamat di petition must serve on or send by FedEx Cup title too. know what that better system is.”
the name and address of the firm and Tingkat Bawah, Pejabat Pengurusan, post to the abovenamed solicitors
must be signed by the person or firm, No. 1, Persiaran Bukit Jambul 1, 11900 for the Petitioner notice in writing The PGA Tour changed it by As it stands this week, Scottie
or his or their Solicitors (if any) and Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang yang mana of his intention to do so. The notice tying the two together, so that any Scheffler will start the Tour
must be served, or if posted, must be Plaintif / Pemiutang Penghakiman must state the name and address of the 30 players who qualify for Championship in 10-under,
sent by post in sufficient time to reach memohon suatu perintah bagi lelongan of the person, or, if a firm, the name the Tour Championship had a Cantlay in second at 8-under and
the abovenamed not later than twelve awam untuk penjualan tanah dan and address of the firm and must be theoretical shot at winning the Schauffele in third at 6-under. –
o’clock noon of the 11.9.2022 (the day hereditamen yang mana kamu, selaku signed by the person or firm, or his FedEx Cup. Field Level Media
before the day appointed for the hearing Defendan / Penghutang Penghakiman or their solicitor (if any) and must be
of the Petition). yang merupakan pemilik berdaftar dan/ served, or, if posted must be sent by
This ADVERTISEMENT OF PETITION is atau mempunyai kepentingan ke atas post in sufficient time to reach the
prepared by Messrs Ewe Chong & Khoo tanah dan heriditamen yang dikenali abovenamed not later than twelve
of Unit No. A-11-3, 11th Floor, Menara sebagai Geran Mukim 2323/M1/2/35, No. o’clock noon of the 17th October
UOA Bangsar, No. 5, Jalan Bangsar Petak 35, No. Tingkat 2, No. Bangunan 2022.
Utama 1, 59000 Kuala Lumpur, solicitors M1, Lot No. 10030, Mukim 13, Daerah [Ref No.: QHLC/L/21.248/L&G Med]
for the Petitioner abovenamed. Timur Laut, Negeri Pulau Pinang yang
(Tel: 03-2332 6638; Fax: 03-2201 8638; mempunyai alamat taksiran No. 1-1-01,
E-mail: kennethkhooewekong@hotmail. Sri Relau Kompleks, Persiaran Bukit
com/ alice@eckbangsar.com) Jambul 1, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Pulau
(Ref: KK/B1388/LIT/PRSB/TZY/20) Pinang (selepas ini dirujuk sebagai
“Hartanah tersebut”) dan bahawa
telah diperintahkan penyampaian Notis
Permohonan bertarikh 22-07-2022 dan
Afidavit Sokongan yang diikrarkan oleh
THAM KOK SIN pada 20-07-2022 kepada
kamu dalam tindakan ini hendaklah
dilaksanakan melalui iklan ini.
Jika kamu berhasrat untuk membela
tindakan tersebut, kamu mesti hadir
samada secara sendiri atau melalui
peguamcara kamu di hadapan
Mahkamah Tinggi Malaya Pulau Pinang
di No. 2, Lebuh Light, George Town,
10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang pada
21-09-2022 pada pukul 9.00 pagi.
Jika kamu ingkar hadir sedemikian,
perintah boleh diberikan terhadap kamu.
Bertarikh pada 25 Ogos 2022
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Peguamcara Plaintif /
Pemiutang Penghakiman
NOTIS PENYAMPAIAN GANTI BENTUK
IKLAN ini difailkan oleh Tetuan WONG
& LOH, peguamcara bagi Plaintif
/ Pemiutang Penghakiman yang
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TITLE holders Real Madrid and the rest of Real leads Euro charge
Europe’s elite clubs will be able to start
plotting their route to Champions League Madrid and rivals await Champions League draw in Istanbul
glory when the draw for this season’s
group stage is made in Istanbul from midnight repeat triumph for his side. 2021, and Tottenham Hotspur are proper for the first time since 2017.
today. Their success is likely to be recognised the other English Russian clubs are banned because of the
representatives.
All going to plan, the journey will end back in elsewhere today, with goalkeeper Thibaut Meanwhile, Celtic will ongoing war, but Ukraine will be represented by
the Turkish city on June 10 next year for the final at Courtois and Karim Benzema nominated be in Pot Four as they Shakhtar Donetsk.
the Ataturk Olympic Stadium, the same venue alongside Manchester City’s Kevin De return to the
where Liverpool defeated AC Milan on penalties in Bruyne for the UEFA Men’s Player of the Year Champions Dynamo Kyiv, who faced Benfica in the playoffs,
2005. prize for last season. League were hoping to join them but lost 5-0 on aggregate
to the two-time winners. The final places will be
The Spanish giants have now been crowned Ancelotti is nominated alongside City’s decided overnight in the last playoff round ties.
kings of Europe 14 times, twice as many times as Pep Guardiola and Liverpool’s Jurgen Klopp
the competition’s next most successful club, AC for the coaching gong. What awaits all clubs involved is an intense two
Milan, and they started this season by defeating months of competition, with a World Cup in
Europa League winners Eintracht Frankfurt in As for the draw itself, Real are in Pot One November and December forcing UEFA to
Helsinki to lift the UEFA Super Cup. along with the champions of Europe’s other organise all six matchdays in the space of nine
leading leagues in the shape of City, Bayern weeks starting on Sept 6.
“The joy and satisfaction you get after such Munich, Milan, Paris Saint-Germain, Porto
wins tends to stick around, making you feel like and Ajax, as well as Europa League winners There will be an international break in that
no one should ever take your place. And that’s a Frankfurt. period too, and the demands on the players will be
pretty strong motivation to keep winning,” coach greater than ever.
Carlo Ancelotti told uefa.com in a recent Liverpool will be in Pot Two, meaning
interview when asked about the chances of a there is a possibility that they could get a The draw for the Europa League – featuring the
rematch with Real. likes of Manchester United, Arsenal and Roma –
5510/2022 24/08/2022 (WED) Chelsea, winners in
takes place tomorrow, with the Europa
Conference League draw just after. – AFP
9987 DrawDate:24/08/22(Wed) DrawNo:5457/22 Venue: PERAK TURF CLUB
1448
8204
1468 2821 5695 2815 Benfica players 5808
1482 9351 3320 1185 celebrate after Nicolas
2286 8078 1972 9484 Otamendi (bottom 5106
4154 4856 8783 6939 right) scored the first
2468 8546 1033 5403 goal during 5783
yesterday’s match
10,595,225.34 against Dynamo 2130 + 6048 1244 + 7468
1448 9987 Kyiv. – REUTERSPIX 5840 + 1424 3987 + 8296
8204 9987 9948 + 3718 1786 + 7519
9987 1448 8204 1448 Benfica end Dynamo’s hopes 1655 + 5253 8434 + 3282
9987 8204 142,626.55 4666 + 0039 3276 + 1532
1448 8204
BENFICA cruised into the group stage of Dynamo were already trailing 2-0 RM23,582,993.20
the Champions League after from the first leg and they were always
9987 overrunning Dynamo Kyiv 3-0 in the on the back foot against last season’s 5808 + 5106 5106 + 5808
1448 second leg of their playoff yesterday quarterfinalists. 5808 + 5783 5783 + 5808
thanks to David Neres’ assist and goal. 5106 + 5783 5783 + 5106
8204 Former Manchester City defender
OX The two-time European champions Nicolas Otamendi’s emphatic header put RM198,849.00
from Portugal will be in the draw today Benfica ahead on the night in the 27th
while Dynamo will be in the Europa minute in front of a crowd of more than 955 808 + MONKEY RM2,263,333.30
League. 58,000 from a Neres cross.
59793 945 106 + RABBIT RM301,666.60
9793 “From the first second we wanted to Rafa Silva netted next for the
70014 793 win and showed it. Now we are happy to Portuguese side and Brazilian forward 375 783 + GOAT RM1,820,000.00
32445 93 be in the Champions League,” Benfica Neres swept the ball into the net after a
coach Roger Schmidt said. flowing move before half-time.
137506 612 130 936 048 211 244 317 468
“Let’s wait for the draw and then we’ll In the second half Enzo Fernandez’s 565 840 771 424 123 987 968 296
13750 37506 see. It’s never easy. I’m happy because close-range effort was saved by Dynamo 009 948 743 718 441 786 467 519
1375 7506 we deserve it,” he added. goalkeeper Georgiy Bushchan as Benfica 251 655 075 253 948 434 103 282
137 506 wrapped up a convincing 5-0 aggregate 524 666 150 039 073 276 771 532
13 06 Domestic top-flight football, which win.
had been suspended since Russia’s
invasion in February and during the Elsewhere, Milan Pavkov’s 90th
ongoing war, returned to Ukraine earlier minute own goal secured Maccabi
yesterday. Haifa’s spot as they beat Red Star
Belgrade 5-4 over two legs.
The Dynamo players, who begin their
league campaign on Sunday, took to the Jan Kliment’s 73rd minute effort
pitch at the Estadio da Luz draped in the booked Viktoria Plzen’s place in the draw
Ukrainian flag in a message of support to as they beat Azeris Qarabag 2-1 on
their compatriots back home. aggregate. – AFP
3 11 24 34 35 45 ‘No more racing in Russia’ 808 106 783
27,778,429.71
FORMULA 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali the cancellation of this year’s race. RM706,796.00
1 2 5 14 26 54 said the sport has no plans to hold future “This debt exists, it is confirmed and
3,063,253.91 races in Russia. 808 + 106 + 783 106 + 783 + 808
our position on it is unchanged,”Titov
2 9 30 35 40 42 4 The Russian Grand Prix was told Russian news agency Tass. 808 + 783 + 106 783 + 808 + 106
4,147,900.76 scheduled to be held in Sochi this year 106 + 808 + 783 783 + 106 + 808
258,037.71 before moving to Igora Drive in St. “We expect a refund regardless of the
Petersburg in 2023, but F1 canceled the current position of Formula One HSSB 1+3D J1 RM980,285 & 1+3D J2
Power 6/55 race after Russia invaded Ukraine. And management in relation to holding races RM197,038 won on 21/08/22!
Domenicali said the sport has no in the Russian Federation.
RM8,545,807 intention of returning to the country.
“The current situation in world sports
Toto 4D Jackpot 2 “I’ve always believed that you should is extremely politicised. It is necessary to
never say never,” Domenicali told Sport take Domenicali’s words here with this in
RM534,958 Bild magazine, per GrandPrix.com. “But in mind.
this case, I can promise for sure – we will
Toto 4D Jackpot 2 (i-System) no longer negotiate with them. There “What he said has a pronounced
will be no more racing in Russia.” political connotation that has nothing to
R M 6 8 , 4 3 1 won on 21/08/2022 ! do with the real spirit of sports.
Alexey Titov, the CEO of Russian GP
promoter ANO Rosgonki, said he expects “The future of our relations today is
F1 to refund payments made following really unclear. We will take Domenicali’s
position into account in our further
work.” – Field Level Media
23theSUN ON THURSDAY | AUGUST 25, 2022
RESULTS FULHAM manager Marco Silva said * SPORTS
Crawley Town showed more desire
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE than his Premier League team in Cottagers collapse
PLAYOFFS 2ND LEG yesterday’s League Cup second- Crawley wanted it more than us, says Fulham boss Silva
Viktoria Plzen 2 Qarabag 1 (Viktoria win 2- round clash, where they were knocked out
1 on agg), Benfica Dynamo Kyiv 0 (Benfica after a 2-0 defeat away to the fourth-tier side. the best decisions, it’s something we didn’t this season’s European competitions have a bye
win 5-0 on agg), Red Star Belgrade 2 do in the best way.” into the third round, leaving the spotlight on Aston
Maccabi Haifa 2 (Maccabi win 5-4 on agg). Silva made 10 changes for the trip to Villa, Everton and Leicester in the other second
ENGLISH LEAGUE CUP 2ND ROUND Broadfield Stadium as Fulham, who are Crawley manager Kevin Betsy described round ties.
Bolton 1 Aston Villa 4, Bradford 1 Black- seventh in the top-flight after three matches, their win as “unbelievable”.
burn 2, Cambridge 0 Southampton 3, were beaten by Crawley, who are 84 places Villa came from behind to spare Steven
Colchester 0 Brentford 2, Crawley 2 Fulham lower on the English ladder. “Little Crawley Town beating Premier Gerrard’s blushes in a 4-1 win at Bolton while
0, Derby 1 West Brom 0, Fleetwood 0 League Fulham… What we have done is Everton scraped into the third round with a 1-0
Everton 1, Grimsby 0 Nottingham Forest 3, “It was a bad performance, definitely, and phenomenal,” Betsy told the BBC. victory at League One side Fleetwood.
Norwich 2 Bournemouth 2 (Bournemouth of course the result as well,” Silva said. “It
win 5-3 on pen), Oxford 0 Crystal Palace 2, puts us out of a competition that we wanted “We had a plan of how we wanted to play Leicester needed a 3-1 penalty shoot-out victory
Stockport 0 Leicester 0 (Leicester won 3-1 on to win. and that will be our blueprint going forward. to avoid a shock defeat at fourth tier Stockport, who
pen), Wolves 2 Preston 1. held Brendan Rodgers’ troubled side to a 0-0 draw.
EUROPA CONFERENCE LEAGUE “Congratulations to them, from the first “The players put in an amazing
PLAYOFFS 2ND LEG minute they wanted it more than us, and performance,” added the former Fulham Bournemouth edged Norwich 5-3 on penalties
APOEL 3 Djurgardens 2 (Djurgardens win after that we lost a little bit of control in the midfielder, whose team overcame League after a 2-2 draw at Carrow Road while Wolves beat
5-3 on agg). game, started to make some mistakes, and One outfit Bristol Rovers in the first round. Preston 2-1 at Molineux.
they scored, which made it more difficult for
SIDENETTING us. “We were relentless in our pressing and Southampton cruised to a 3-0 victory at
our application. We stuck to the game plan Cambridge and Nottingham Forest beat Grimsby
Ipswich unveil Ed “I tried at half-time to change some extremely well. It worked. It was a fantastic by the same score.
Sheeran-designed kit things and we started the second half in the night for everyone.
worst way possible. Crystal Palace won 2-0 at Oxford and Brentford
SINGER Ed Sheeran has collaborated with “Fulham are a good side. When I looked eased to a 2-0 victory at Colchester. – The
League One club Ipswich Town on the “These type of games you have to at the team sheet, I was like ‘Oh my God, Independent/AFP
design for their new “blackout” third kit. equalise with the same enthusiasm, the there are a lot of good players in there.’
The kit, released oyesterday, incorporates same intensity as our opponent. They
tonal versions of the graphic found on the wanted to match us and this is a normal “We’re going through a little difficult
cover of Sheeran’s album Equals, which situation. patch in the league but in the cup we’re
was released last year. “I got asked to help doing quite well.”
design the third kit for Ipswich,” said “We are not talking about the attitude of
Sheeran, whose world concert tour has my players. Sometimes it’s not always just The Premier League clubs involved in
been advertised on the club’s shirt which everything about attitude, it’s just to lead the
Sheeran has sponsored since last season. “I game, to know what’s happened, to make
wanted to make something with a subtle
homage to the album but also be a cool Devils eye move for
bit of clothing people around the world ball-playing goalkeepers
would want to wear. I love it.” Sheeran, 31,
grew up in Suffolk and is a long-time █ MIGUEL DELANEY Gakpo but that deal is only seen likely at this
supporter of Ipswich. Ipswich fans were MANCHESTER UNITED are considering point if Cristiano Ronaldo leaves – something
quick to give their seal of approval to the moves for Eintracht Frankfurt’s Kevin Trapp that is entirely dependent on a buyer that is
new shirt, with the club’s online store and Borussia Monchengladbach’s Yann acceptable to the player coming in.
witnessing heavy traffic and long waits to Sommer to give Erik ten Hag the option of a
place an order. ball-playing goalkeeper, as they also pursue a As it is, only Sporting have
deal for Ajax’s Antony. shown concrete interest,
Hammers sign Emerson and the Portuguese
from Chelsea The Dutch coach was hugely encouraged is reluctant to drop
by David De Gea’s performance in the back down to the
WEST HAM UNITED have completed the momentum-shifting 2-1 win over Liverpool Super Liga at this
signing of left back Emerson Palmieri on Tuesday, and especially his willingness to stage of his career.
from Chelsea, the Premier League club come off his line, but has been considering There has also
announced yesterday, with the Italy the safety net of an alternative choice. been interest in
international signing a four-year contract. Barcelona’s Sergino
British media reported that West Ham Trapp is especially interested in the move Dest but any move may
paid a fee in the region of £13m but Frankfurt would not sell for less than €10 come late in the
(RM70m) for Emerson, who was part of million (RM45m) and would be aggravated window. – The
the Italy team that lifted the European by having to pursue a replacement this late Independent
Championship last year. The 28-year-old, in the window. Trapp
who moved to Chelsea from AS Roma in
2018, could never establish himself as a The poor start to the season had
regular at Stamford Bridge and spent last seen Ten Hag demand
season on loan at French outfit reinforcements in key areas, with
Olympique Lyonnais. He made 71 Tuesday’s win over Liverpool now
appearances in all competitions for strengthening his hand as he is
Chelsea. “It’s a big challenge for me, it’s a able to point to what is possible,
big team, so I’m very happy to be here following bold selection calls. He
and I’m ready,” Emerson told the West is still insistent on another
Ham website. He becomes West Ham’s forward and a full-back.
seventh new signing and joins them with
David Moyes’s side sitting bottom of the United remain in pursuit of
League table following defeats in their Antony, but Ajax have set a huge
opening three games. “He is an price of over £75 million
experienced player with a good (RM405m) for a player
pedigree… he will give us strong with limited
competition in defensive areas and experience.
brings a winning mentality that we are
looking to build here at West Ham,” said The deal is
Moyes. now entirely
dependent on the
two clubs settling on
a price, as virtually
everything is agreed with the
Brazilian international himself.
Ajax’s own position is weakened
by Antony’s willingness to leave,
right down to training on his own.
United meanwhile retain an
interest in PSV Eindhoven’s Cody
Vieira says Edouard needs to be ‘more decisive’
PATRICK VIEIRA has told former Celtic striker to keep movement is really good. penalty to gloss the score at the
Odsonne Edouard to add more grafting to add teeth to his “We have to keep being death, which proved harsh on
“bite” to his attacking threat to finishing prowess. Karl Robinson’s organised and
thrive at Crystal Palace. more demanding of him, we talented League One side.
“This is what he needs, to have to ask him to do more and
The 24-year-old fired a smart score goals, that will build the more. “I’m really, really pleased and
finish from Jeffrey Schlupp’s confidence,” said Vieira. proud of my players tonight
through-ball as Palace eased “We as a staff have to work though,” Robinson said.
past Oxford in the second round “He needs to be more with him to get the best out of
of the League Cup. decisive inside the box, to have him. We will do half of the step “What a great night for our
more bite. and he has to do the other half football club, from how we
Edouard notched his first of the step, for him to be played to how we conducted
goal in 15 matches for the “He’s a really, really talented consistent.” ourselves; that performance was
Eagles and boss Vieira told the player, he can do a lot of things excellent.” – The Independent
with the ball at his feet and his Luka Milivojevic converted a
THURSDAY • AUGUST 25, 2022 QUOTE OF THE DAY
I would have had the vaccine and gone
and played but he’s got very strong
beliefs and you have to respect that… I think
people in all parts of the world know more about
it, and the idea that he can’t travel here to play, to
me is a joke.”
John McEnroe
Neville ‘stunned’ and ‘proud’ of United following Liverpool victory
█ DYLAN TERRY “The fight, spirit and energy from In related news, Rio Ferdinand has before jogging off, with the Irish pundit Ronaldo was benched for the
GARY NEVILLE says he felt “proud” of Manchester United was brilliant. claimed Cristiano Ronaldo blanked adding: “Good to see you Cristiano!” Liverpool game, coming on for a brief
Manchester United after their brilliant 2- Jamie Carragher live on air to appearance in the 86th minute as
1 victory over Liverpool at Old Trafford. “I’m absolutely stunned, I didn’t “humiliate” the Liverpool legend. Jones tried to make light of the United hung on to beat Jurgen Klopp’s
think that was possible. I couldn’t situation by jokingly saying: “Nice side and secure their first points of the
Erik ten Hag’s side came into believe what I was watching in those Ronaldo awkwardly ignored conversation with you Jamie!”, before season.
Tuesday’s clash off the back of a woeful first 45 minutes. I didn’t think Carragher during Sky Sports’ coverage Carragher responded: “Totally
start to the season following defeats to Manchester United were capable. This is of Tuesday’s match at Old Trafford. blanked!”. But Ferdinand piled in on the
Brighton and Brentford. a massive turnaround. moment between Ronaldo and
Presenter Dave Jones was joined for Carragher has repeatedly stated Carragher by telling his Vibe with Five
But surprisingly they managed to “I don’t know what’s happened this the pre-match build-up by Liverpool Ronaldo was a bad signing for United. show: “Jamie Carragher’s been very
turn things around against their old week on the training ground, but legend Carragher and United icons Roy The former Real Madrid man scored 24 vocal about Cristiano being the
rivals Liverpool as Jadon Sancho and they’ve responded. Keane and Neville. goals last season but the team problem and stuff like that.
Marcus Rashford both got on the struggled and ended up finishing sixth.
scoresheet – cancelling out Mohamed “I don’t know what it is but I cannot While pitchside shortly before “Trust me, Cristiano would’ve seen
Salah’s late consolation. believe what I have witnessed. They kickoff, Ronaldo paused his warm-up to And the former England those comments and would’ve been
outran Liverpool, they outsprinted come and greet his former teammates international then gave another thinking walking over there I’ll just let
Speaking on Sky Sports, a stunned Liverpool.” Neville and Keane. reaction to the moment on social media this guy know with a little… he needs
Neville passionately claimed he had following Liverpool’s 2-1 defeat to to kind of calm him down, humiliate
been blown away by his former club’s United’s victory takes them out of As he ran over, Jones said: “The main Manchester United. him and show him up, whatever way
display. the relegation zone and up to 14th man is here tonight!” you want to dress it up live on TV.
place in the Premier League table. He said: “I get a custard pie for
“I’m really proud as a Manchester Ronaldo shared a quick word with getting it right on Ronaldo from day “Cristiano is very calculated, he’s very
United fan watching these players and I Next up for Ten Hag’s side is a trip to Neville before completely blanking one! The custard pie for him from ETH aware of what’s going on, he’s not
never thought I’d say that after the past St Mary’s to face Southampton on Carragher as the Liverpool man (Erik ten Hag) shows the manager somebody who sits at home and
few weeks. Saturday (7.30pm Malaysian time), attempted to speak with him. thinks the same!! Maybe the ex-Man switches off.” – Agencies
before they then travel to Leicester United legends will now agree with me.”
three days later. The Portuguese international then
conversed a few words with Keane
Reds out of sync Liverpool players
look dejected after
conceding the
opening goal during
Tuesday’s English
Premier League
match against
Manchester United
at Old Trafford.
– REUTERSPIX
Liverpool no longer a collective but a group of individuals as concerns deepen
█ MIGUEL DELANEY symbolise a loss of connection within the team. Klopp is a victim of circumstance there and Now, Liverpool have none of that. Against
They aren’t as synced as they were. has had to improvise. He just hasn’t found the United they looked like what they were:
JURGEN KLOPP claimed “an equaliser right solution. Dropping Fabinho only added to individuals trying their own thing.
wouldn’t have been the biggest surprise” at The Champions League finalists have gone the problems.
Old Trafford, but it was perhaps that very from a fully flowing side with threats coming That is most true of Luis Diaz, who can be as
comment that most raised eyebrows. from all angles to a team now facing obstacles Jordan Henderson is past his best while frustrating as he is exhilarating. The Colombian
Liverpool never really looked like scoring again. everywhere and looking surprisingly James Milner can no longer see it. Harvey ran down a lot of blind alleys in this match,
lightweight. Elliott, while lively, remains callow. It meant making Salah easier to look out for.
They didn’t have the bite. They didn’t have there was no command to Liverpool’s midfield.
the intensity. They failed to match Manchester One of the most important developments Firmino, meanwhile, had to keep dropping
United’s aggression for the first time in a long from this start to the season has been the They were bossed by Bruno Fernandes, who back into midfield, and it’s difficult to say
time. opposition apparently working out how to play also began to get into their heads. whether that’s because they didn’t have the legs
against Klopp’s wing-backs. or he didn’t.
That is why “concern” is now coursing Much of this might have been different had
through the club. It may not yet be a crisis, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andy Darwin Nunez not been another of the nine None of this of course means that this
though this first defeat of the season left them Robertson have for so long been the side’s players unavailable, but his utterly needless Liverpool era has run its course, no matter how
looking for a first win, but there are a lot of afterburners, the two players that turned them suspension points to something else. bad the table looks right now.
issues to fix. Maybe there’s one big issue? from a counter-pressing team to an
overwhelming team. He was behaving in an utterly senseless, and The team itself will look very different when
That was also put to Klopp after this 2-1 loss consequently selfish manner. Nunez was only key players – particularly Thiago Alcantara –
to United, only for the German to Now, opposition sides are constantly thinking of his own pride, and not the team. return.
misunderstand it and think the question was targeting the space in behind Alexander-Arnold
about James Milner arguing with Virgil van Dijk. while limiting his scope, with that having the It reflects how he is another individual, in a But the scale of the drop-off can’t be
double effect of requiring more defensive work forward line that used to be one of the finest overlooked. It would have been unimaginable
They just “don’t like to lose”, the Liverpool from Robertson. attacks in Europe. for most of the last five seasons for Liverpool to
manager insisted. be less intense than Manchester United.
It admittedly doesn’t help that the midfield Sadio Mane, Mohamed Salah and Roberto
That is obviously true, and it’s not like it’s any doesn’t have the twin eights anchoring the side Firmino were so integrated and interconnected On Tuesday at Old Trafford, it just wasn’t a
kind of broken dressing room, but it does any more. that even anyone’s individual form was still put surprise. That is maybe the most alarming
in the context of the collective. element of all. – The Independent
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