The Sun-29.07.22

TELLING IT AS IT IS FLYING START ...

A participant thrills the
crowd with a series of stunts
on his water-propelled
flyboard at the opening
ceremony of the
Terengganu Inc Challenge
Series 2022: Lake Kenyir Jet
Ski Championship in Hulu
Terengganu yesterday.
– BERNAMAPIX

ON FRIDAY JULY 29, 2022

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Case
against
vaping

oDespite claims e-cigarette is safe
alternative to tobacco, new evidence
shows it causes lung injuries, say
health experts

█ BY MUHAMMAD YUSRY But three out of 60 patients with a
[email protected] history of using e-cigarettes tested by
University Malaya Medical Centre
PETALING JAYA: Health researchers between January and
Minister Khairy Jamaluddin November last year showed evidence
warned in a TikTok video of E-cigarette or Vaping Use-
posted on Wednesday that the Associated Lung Injury (Evali).
government had spent RM6.2 billion in The researchers warned this will
2020 alone to treat patients with add tobacco smoking as a serious
smoking-related complications, and health concern in the years to come.
the figure could rise to RM8.8 billion by Khairy had previously said the
2030. cost to treat Evali patients was
RM150,000 per person.
However, the Vape Consumer As it is, the Malaysian Medical
Association of Malaysia insisted in a Association said 20,000 people die
press release the same day that vaping from smoking-related complications
is a “safe” alternative to smoking annually, so the numbers will
tobacco. surely rise.

Furthermore, it has been
reported the government could
suffer RM273 billion in losses
annually due to premature
deaths from smoking-related
complications if nothing is
done to wean Malaysians off
the habit.
Now, Assoc Prof Dr Nur
Amani Tajuddin from releases trapped air between the years,” she told theSun. “Vaping can also worsen a
Universiti Malaya’s lung and the chest wall while the Nur Amani warned that the patient’s asthma condition and
Department of Primary Care second releases water in the lungs. may cause the vaper’s partner or
Medicine is warning of the chemicals and ingredients added spouse who is exposed to the
dire consequences of vaping. “Evali is still a new medical to e-cigarettes cause damage to exhaled chemicals to have
She said when the lungs complication caused to e-cigarette the tiny air sacs in the lungs, called uncontrolled asthma.”
are injured as a result of smokers, and the symptoms can alveoli.
complications caused overlap with other respiratory Khairy said the Generational
by vaping, doctors will illnesses like pneumonia, “When these tiny sacs are Endgame, or Tobacco and
conduct emergency influenza or Covid-19. Thus, the damaged, they will not be able to Smoking Control Bill, which was
life-saving history of using e-cigarettes is expand the lungs, thus reducing tabled on Wednesday for
procedures, such as important for the attending doctor the exchange of carbon dioxide its first reading, can
a thoracostomy or to ascertain. and oxygen, causing breathing or improve the health Turn to
an effusion. The respiratory problems such as
first procedure “Awareness on Evali is coughing, shallow breathing and of the people and —
increasing, and we expect to see fatigue leading to reduced
more cases of Evali in the next few physical activity. reduce health costs page 3
to the government.

7 ‘Offer TVET as option to get tertiary education’ -p2 Party polls may weaken Umno -p3

2 theSUN ON FRIDAY | JULY 29, 2022 ROYAL VISITOR
NEWS WITHOUT BORDERS ... The Yang
di-Pertuan Agong
Tun M: Use Al-Sultan Abdullah
metaverse to Ri’ayatuddin
boost career Al-Mustafa Billah
Shah speaks to a
KUALA LUMPUR: Local artists have patient after the
been advised to utilise and take opening of the
advantage of the metaverse and Taman Melati
non-fungible token (NFT) technologies Yayasan Al-Sultan
to propel the country’s art and Abdullah
technology to the next level. Haemodialysis
Centre in Taman
Making the call, former prime Melati, Kuala
minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad Lumpur yesterday.
said technological changes promise – BERNAMAPIX
better things for society as it would give
them more opportunities to connect
with curators and boost their careers.

“I was informed that metaverse
allows learners to experience inclusive
learning. I am hopeful that it would
contribute much to our lives, including
in the ways of learning and
communication.

“The two years of the pandemic
proved exactly this. From buying food to
having meetings, everything is decided
online,” he said in his speech at the
recent soft launch of the Metaverse
Virtual Gallery and “NFT for Legacy of
Tun Dr Mahathir”, a project by Malaysian
start-up, Uniquepro Meta Holdings Sdn
Bhd. – Bernama

Nod for Orang Asli Offer TVET as option to get
growth policy

KUALA LUMPUR: The Orang Asli tertiary education: Expert
Development Policy is expected to be
finalised in the fourth quarter of this █ BY SURAYA ALI o ‘Students with professional skills Sahol added that a research by
year and be implemented in the middle [email protected] certification can boost local industries and Unitar on why students were not
of 2023, the Dewan Rakyat was told PETALING JAYA: Students who opt ultimately resolve brain drain problems’ pursuing higher education after
yesterday. out of Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) SPM revealed four main reasons.
must be given a chance at tertiary with it comes career everything the
Rural Development Minister Datuk education through other means and growth opportunities. government is doing to “They feel that they will not do
Seri Mahdzir Khalid said the policy, certifications, with Technical and help improve our well in SPM, so they see no reason to
which will focus on matters related to Vocational Education Training “Apprenticeship is education system, further their studies. Also, they are
land management, education, health, (TVET) being one pathway. important as it offers changing the medium of not confident that they will be
economy, leadership, infrastructure and students work and study education in schools to accepted; they need to support their
culture, was aimed at boosting efforts in Unitar International University balance.” English is one thing that family financially; or they live too far
bringing the Orang Asli community into Vice-Chancellor Prof Emeritus Tan must be emphasised. from a university and they need to
the mainstream of development. Sri Dr Sahol Abdul Hamid Abu However, Sahol, who “For example, in live at home if they want to study.”
Bakar (pix), said this will help is also a civil engineering India, they are known to
“A core pillar of this policy reduce or stop the nation’s brain professor, emphasised be very good with According to Sahol, there are
is protection, well-being and drain problems. that the government computer systems. solutions for all students at Unitar.
development, as well as service delivery. needs to take a serious During my time as vice-chancellor
“The government must regulate look at standardising at B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent “We have online courses for
“The government, through the Orang or compel those not interested (in salaries for these certifications. Institute of Science and Technology students who want to work and
Asli Development Department, will sitting) for SPM or higher education in Chennai, I realised that the study at the same time; we have zero
intensify efforts to improve the to go for TVET,” he told theSun. “On top of salaries based on the students there learn in English, and semester or pre-university courses,
socioeconomic status of the Orang certification level, the government the focus is on Mathematics.” where we guide students on what to
Asli community through existing He noted that education is key to must also find a solution to ensure He said TVET is sufficient to expect during the course of their
programmes,” he said during Dewan resolving poverty issues, and students from Level One TVET have further develop Malaysian studies; and we counsel students
Rakyat’s question-and-answer time, although the gig industry offers the means and financial help (that industries in the next five years, (on choosing) the right course
adding that the policy would immediate financial ease, it is only will) motivate and encourage them if it is done right. (suitable) for their plans.”
replace the Orang Asli Administration temporary. to pursue higher levels in TVET
Policy 1961. training.” Sahol said the research also
Sahol said furthering education revealed that most of those who did
Mahdzir was replying to a is about creating and building skills. Sahol stressed that with not continue their studies were
question from Datuk Dr Hasan “Without skills, there is no future.” youths from B40 families in
Bahrom (PH-Tampin) on developments urban areas.
regarding the Orang Asli development He added that TVET offers
Plan and its key focus. – Bernama professional skills certification, and “We must help these youths to
plan for a better future.”
Call to focus
on market access

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has called Indonesia lifts freeze on workers’ entry to Malaysia
upon member countries of the
Indo-Pacific Economic Framework JAKARTA: Indonesia withdrew Indonesian counterpart Ida approved by the Human Resources Earlier, Ida said a mutual
(IPEF), especially the United States, to restrictions on the entry of its Fauziyah. Ministry to immediately make levy agreement on the necessary steps is
focus on the market access element, workforce into Malaysia, and payments to the Malaysian important to ensure the full
namely capacity building and technical agreed to integrate the existing A pilot project will be Immigration Department. implementation of the MoU,
assistance, as part of its initiative. system between the Malaysian implemented for a period of three especially on the One Channel
Immigration Department and the months once the integration is Saravanan said employers System.
Senior Minister of International Indonesian Embassy in Kuala completed to ensure the smooth wishing to employ Indonesian
Trade and Industry Datuk Seri Lumpur for the recruitment of execution of the One Channel workers can start recruiting from Previously, the joint working
Mohamed Azmin Ali said IPEF is an Indonesian domestic workers. System. Monday. group had discovered several policy
instrument for economic diplomacy and technical implementation
that aims to strengthen cooperation Human Resources Minister “The Indonesian side has agreed On July 13, Indonesia issues.
between member countries. Datuk Seri M. Saravanan said the to withdraw the restrictions on the announced the decision to
integration will result in a single entry of Indonesian domestic temporarily freeze the entry of all its “We agree to take all the
He noted that IPEF is different from channel system for the recruitment workers and Indonesian labourers workers into Malaysia for not using necessary steps to ensure that the
other free trade agreements such as the and entry of Indonesian domestic into Malaysia, starting Aug 1.” the single channel system as terms in the MoU are fully complied
Comprehensive and Progressive workers into Malaysia, as agreed in previously agreed. with by all parties, by involving the
Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership. the previous memorandum of Saravanan believes the respective governments’ relevant
understanding (MoU). resolution of the issues in the MoU Saravanan was in Jakarta in agencies or institutions,” she said.
“IPEF members are countries with will lead to a smooth entry of conjunction with the meeting of the
different backgrounds and varying “The system will be operational Indonesian workers into Malaysia Joint Working Group between Ida added that the effectiveness
development levels. in three weeks, under the in the domestic service sector as Malaysia and Indonesia as outlined of the implementation of the
supervision of the Malaysia- well as other sectors that are in the MoU, which was completed commitments is also important
“Through the element of capacity Indonesia Joint Working Group,” he allowed to employ foreign workers. on July 27. They discussed policy before Indonesia sends its workers
building and technical assistance, we said in a statement with his and technical issues stated in the back to Malaysia later in August.
can reduce or close the development He reminded employers whose MoU that was signed on April 1. – Bernama
gaps among the countries,” he said foreign worker quotas have been
during Dewan Rakyat’s question-and-
answer time yesterday. – Bernama

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Party polls may weaken Umno

o Infighting for top posts could be used by Opposition the party has still not changed and has gone branches nationwide.
to portray fragmented state of affairs back to its old ways, with its leaders unable to Nusantara Academy for Strategic Research
put their house in order.”
█ BY RAJVINDER SINGH “In open warfare, new leaders might senior fellow Prof Azmi Hassan said Umno
[email protected] emerge and the grassroots may decide that Jeniri also said from its 22 months being has the option to take the matter to court if its
PETALING JAYA: Umno may be weaker in the Umno needs to take a new direction with the Opposition, Umno has learnt about the constitutional amendment proposals are
15th general election (GE15) if the Registrar of younger and more capable leaders who are importance of party solidarity and its leaders rejected, or just hold the polls.
Societies (RoS) rejects the party’s not tainted,” he told theSun. have no choice but to come together if they
constitutional amendment proposals, want to win more seats and form the “Open warfare depends on the group that
political analysts said. “Open fights during party polls will not government post GE15. wants to challenge the current leadership,
only poison the party but also weaken it, a whether they are strong enough or have
National Council of Professors senior position that Umno cannot afford to be in as Umno previously postponed its party grassroots support (as) the top five leaders
fellow Dr Jeniri Amir said any kind of party GE15 looms.” elections for 18 months after the 2018/2021 have very solid support from the grassroots,”
election will create tensions as leaders jostle term ended on June 30 last year. he said.
for top positions. Jeniri said it is no use for an Umno leader to
win the party leadership but is unable to form The 18-month period will expire at the end “There may not be a real 100% open
He added that there are question marks as the next government because the party has of this year, meaning Umno elections would warfare with top leaders being challenged, as
to who will go for the top post. Will the been tainted by infighting during the party have to be held by Dec 30. (no) group is influential (enough).
incumbent Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi polls, adding that the party needs leaders with
defend his post or will he be challenged by his high integrity, strong ethos and credibility In May, the Umno special general “If there is open warfare and all top five
deputy Datuk Mohamad Hasan and Prime who can take Umno and the nation forward. assembly unanimously approved a motion to positions are challenged, it will not be good as
Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob? amend its constitution to allow party elections the party will be divided.
“If leaders openly fight one another, it to be postponed by up to six months after a
could be used by the Opposition to show that general election or up to 18 months from the “The new leader will face divisions within
end of its leadership term, whichever Umno before GE15.”
comes later.
Azmi said the current leadership would
Umno currently has 56 supreme council benefit from any open warfare as they have
members, 191 divisions and 21,156 the support of the grassroots and would gain
the most.

Anti-inflation task force making progress ‘Nicotine in e-liquids
ensure addiction’
KUALA LUMPUR: The “Jihad against Government Tan Sri Mohd Zuki Ali. with communities so that information on any
Inflation” move initiated by the government Universiti Utara Malaysia Othman Yeop shortage of food items like eggs, or price hikes, Adding to this, Nur Amani said:
almost a month ago is showing positive can be relayed to the team for detailed “Regulating vaping will prevent the younger
results, with experts saying the Special Task Abdullah Graduate School of Business senior investigation. generation from developing
Force on Jihad against Inflation is on the lecturer Raja Rizal Iskandar Raja Hisham many smoking-relating
right track. described the creation of the special task force “This approach would also help (the From chronic and debilitating
as a relevant move in the current government) to identify irresponsible traders front diseases such as stroke,
It was set up on June 29 and chaired by uncertain times. who are profiteering while the entire nation is page ischemic heart disease,
Communications and Multimedia Minister facing the (impact) of inflation.” diabetes, hypertension and
Tan Sri Annuar Musa to help Malaysians deal “It is necessary to establish such a task force throat, leukaemia, lung, breast,
with the rising cost of living. because problems related to inflation and cost His views were also shared by Universiti prostate and colorectal cancers.
of living have been impacting the people since Teknologi Mara Department of Technology “Families and communities will also live
The team also includes Finance Minister last year. and Supply Chain Management Studies senior healthier as they are not exposed to
Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz, Agriculture and lecturer Ariff Azly Muhamed. second-hand smoke,” she said.
Food Industries Minister Datuk Seri Ronald “It is probable that prior to this, the relevant Nur Amani stressed the sale of vaping
Kiandee, Domestic Trade and Consumer agencies had been focusing on implementing “We must admit that the rise in the inflation products must be controlled as it has
Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta the minimum wage, but (it appears that) it is rate is something that is hard to avoid. But if contributed to more than 60 cases of e-liquid
Linggi, Minister in the Prime Minister’s the impact of inflation that has been putting profiteering activities are curbed, it would
Department (Economics) Datuk Seri Mustapa pressure on nearly all communities.” have a positive impact and prices of goods
Mohamed and Chief Secretary to the would come under control,” he said.
He added that the special task force could – Bernama
function more effectively if it works closely

poisoning among children and toddlers, as
young as four months old, as reported by the
National Poisons Centre.
Performers rehearsing at Dataran Putrajaya “E-liquids are being manufactured easily in
yesterday for the show tomorrow. – BERNAMAPIX Malaysia without tight regulations, and they

are adding chemicals indiscriminately and
irresponsibly.
“Many sellers declare their product as
nicotine-free, when in fact almost 99% of
e-liquids contain nicotine, which is the main
ingredient needed to ensure addiction to the
products,” she said.

Traditional dances main draw at national event Penang to enforce
homestay guidelines
PUTRAJAYA: The Malay joget, Chinese with the lyrics of the Keluarga Malaysia song Tan Sri Annuar Musa.
ribbon dance, Indian classical dance, Ngiluk are expected to be the “wow” factor for More than 10,000 family members are GEORGE TOWN: The Penang government is
(Sabah) and Ngajat (Sarawak), that will be the event. expected to enforce operation guidelines for
accompanied by the Keluarga Malaysia song, expected to attend the ceremony. private homestays on strata or landed
will be the main attractions during the “We are combining the five dances in one Jafly, who has been involved in dance for properties on Jan 1, 2023.
National Month and Fly the Jalur Gemilang song to reflect the beauty of ethnic diversity in
launch at Dataran Putrajaya tomorrow. Malaysia.” more than a decade, said he prioritises State Housing, Local Government, Town
uniformity and dancers’ compatibility to and Country Planning Committee chairman
Information Department Pentarama Jafly added that 11 dancers will be involved ensure they can deliver the performance, in Jagdeep Singh said the guidelines, that are
choreographer Jafly Jaapar said the in the three-minute performance. The line with this year’s theme “Keluarga Malaysia more than 90% ready, will be tabled at the
interpretive dance moves that correspond Keluarga Malaysia song lyrics were written by Teguh Bersama” (Keluarga Malaysia Standing Penang State Executive Council within three
Communications and Multimedia Minister Strong Together). – Bernama months.

“We received 228 complaints in 2019, 258 in
2020, 186 in 2021 and 14 as of May this year
from island residents on guests renting private
homestay in the short term.

“Among the complaints received were
(those related to) damage and too many people
(staying) in one unit,” he said after opening the
Penang Homestay Engagement Session today.

He added that the guidelines are aimed at
improving and streamlining the operating
approach and procedures of private homestays
in Penang, in line with the increasing number
of such properties in the state.

He also said Penang was the focus of tourists
and some visitors preferred to board at
homestays during their vacation.

“We do not want the tourism industry to be
affected as it has just picked up after the impact
of the pandemic. However, the well-being of
Penang residents should also be looked after
and private homestay owners need to comply
with the guidelines,” he said. – Bernama

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No relief in dealing with Govt open to
incapacitating period pain clinical trials on
cannabis extract
█ BY SHIVANI SUPRAMANI o Apathy towards condition and absence of long run, we have to rely heavily on
[email protected] menstrual leave benefits add angst to agony foreign human resources, which KUALA LUMPUR: The Health
PETALING JAYA: While women are for women would not benefit our country,” Ministry welcomes applications to
an important resource to drive Surita said. conduct clinical trials on products
economic growth, little attention has “It can occur a few days before, letters, it would create a harmonious containing cannabis extract for
been paid to why some are insisting during and after menstruation. In working environment for all. She added that menstrual leave is medical purposes, as no such tests
on being given menstrual leave. severe cases, it can be associated with practised in countries such as were being conducted in the
painful intercourse, painful bowel “If employees feel their welfare at Taiwan, Japan, Korea and Indonesia, country, said Deputy Health
Consultant obstetrician and (movement) or urination and work is taken care of, they would be with limited signs of abuse. This is Minister Datuk Dr Noor
gynaecologist Dr Sharifah Halimah gastrointestinal disturbance. loyal and more productive when they because the culture promotes trust Azmi Ghazali.
Jaafar said menstrual leave would not “They may also have infertility and resume work. There are many studies and acceptance that some women
only help female productivity but also a history of previous surgery due to which prove that happy employees have chronic period pain. He said the Dangerous Drugs
break the taboo of discussing period- endometriosis. The degree of pain are a lot more committed and Act 1952, Poisons Act 1952 and the
related problems and change the can be assessed by asking the patient productive. When support is present “Usually, when women with Sale of Drugs Act 1952 allows
narrative that period pain is normal. to score their pain from zero (no at work, motivation will increase. chronic pain resume work in these cannabis extract to be supplied,
pain) to 10 (maximum pain).” countries, they can fully commit to imported, sold, used for medical
She said those affected by Sharifah said the majority of “I am all for equality at work, but working with ease. Of course, there or research purposes or clinical
endometriosis are usually women have periods without pain we cannot deny that women and will be a few bad apples that would trials, subject to the requirements
incapacitated, unable to focus at and only a small percentage may men are biologically different, and we abuse the policy, so employers need provided by the Acts.
work and have to take time off to have physiological period pains, have to work around this to make it to monitor it and have strict
manage the pain, adding that they which are often mild. possible for women to work guidelines to curb abuse. Azmi said companies that have
may even have to see a doctor to get Endometriosis Association effectively,” she said. adequate scientific proof of the
medical leave or use their annual (MyEndosis) Kuala Lumpur and “In South Korea, female effectiveness of products
leave, if they have exhausted the Selangor president Surita Mogan said According to a report in Vital employees are guaranteed increased containing cannabis extract for
former. if menstrual leave is given to women Statistic Malaysia 2021, the total compensation if they do not take medical purposes can submit an
who genuinely suffer chronic period fertility rate of women of menstrual leave. Although a small application to register the
Endometriosis is a condition pain, substantiated by medical reproductive age in Malaysia number of women make use of this products with the Drug Control
resulting from the appearance of declined in 2020 and was at its lowest benefit, the trend of doing so is Authority under the ministry.
endometrial tissue outside the uterus in four decades. declining.
and causing pelvic pain, especially He added that companies with
associated with menstruation. “This is not good news, and in the “Some 23% of South Korean medical cannabis products that
women in a 2013 poll reported have been approved abroad can
The pain is usually chronic and taking period leave. The rate reached apply to have their products
progresses over time. an all-time low of 19.7% in 2017,” registered and marketed
she said. in Malaysia.

‘It was as if I was in labour’ “The ministry does not reject
studies on the effectiveness of
PETALING JAYA: A few years ago, it several occasions. was in labour. This was what I was called adhesions. I also have a medical cannabis. It is time we
was revealed that research found “No one in school understood going through every month, with a retroverted uterus, which means it is follow the steps of 40 countries
period pain to be “as bad as having a pain scale of 10 out of 10.” tipped backwards so that it aims that have used it to treat diseases
heart attack”. what I was going through and neither towards the rectum instead of including cancer, depression and
did I. After I started working, I had to The painful periods interfered forward towards the belly. epilepsy. We are ready to look
S. Ghanthimathi has suffered from take medical leave during my periods with her social activities, productivity at this.”
endometriosis since the age of 12, and it was difficult to explain my and her life in general. “My pain usually lasts three to four
which slowly progressed to reasons. I also had many hospital days but I also deal with pain on non- On a proposal to separate
adenomyosis – a condition that visits for emergency painkillers as the “It is difficult to explain to people period days. The pain is usually at the interpretations of cannabis,
occurs when the tissue that normally oral ones were no longer effective. about this condition, as lower abdomen or pelvis and I also medical cannabis and hemp from
lines the uterus grows into its endometriosis is yet to be taken as have abnormal or heavy menstrual a legal aspect, he said the matter
muscular wall. “My pain radiates from my lower seriously as it should. Even some flow and painful bowel movements would depend on the findings of
abdomen to my back and even my women don’t understand this during periods,” she said. the main committee on the
“I was diagnosed with thighs. I also experienced bloating, situation,” Ghanthimathi added. development of the cannabis and
endometriosis at 26. Before that, I headaches and constipation.” Like Ghanthimathi, her pain also ketum industry for medical
was given various painkillers by Mohanita Azlina Mohamad, who hinders her ability to live life to the purposes set up by the ministry
doctors and told the pain was “Once, a doctor at the emergency suffers from stage two endometriosis, fullest. and tasked to study and formulate
normal,” she told theSun. unit who was not convinced that my said her pain scale was between five the direction of the industry’s
pain was severe had me do a few and six. Both women agree that having development.
She also had fainting spells while tests. The tests revealed that my menstrual leave would benefit those
in school and had to be sent home on uterus was contracting as though I “I have small cysts on my right affected. – by Shivani Supramani “Therefore, the need to amend
ovary, and thick bands of scar tissue the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 in
connection with the control of
Govt committed cannabis and hemp, including
to public creating separate interpretations
housing agenda, for cannabis and hemp, depends
says minister on the Cabinet’s decision after
reviewing the committee’s
MALACCA: The People’s Housing UPHILL TASK ... A resident carrying findings, taking into account the
Project is an ongoing commitment salvaged belongings up a slope after a legal, socio-cultural, health,
of the federal government to landslide hit his village at Bukit Nenas in economy, shariah law aspects and
provide a housing programme, Kota Kinabalu yesterday. – BERNAMAPIX so on,” he added. – Bernama
that has been given a new life and
direction since it was introduced Lucky winner
four decades ago. set for life

Housing and Local KUALA LUMPUR: A lucky
Government Minister Datuk Seri individual from Bukit Serdang in
Reezal Merican Naina Merican Selangor won the Magnum Life
said the programme was a moral Grand Prize on Tuesday, and will
and social obligation of the federal receive RM1,000 every day for the
government at every level to next 20 years.
ensure that those in need are
provided with affordable A regular Magnum customer
housing, especially the B40 for over 20 years, the 56-years old
group. retiree said he has always been
playing the classic 4-digit
“The programme started in numbers game.
1982, during the 4th Malaysia Plan
and was known as Low-Cost He said he had just started to
Public Housing. The ministry will play Magnum Life two months
ensure the housing agenda for the ago, after he read about a recent
people would always be boosted Magnum Life winner’s story in a
and improved,“ he said. newspaper.
– Bernama
“Since the Magnum Life game
is easy and fun to play, I thought to
try a new and special game.”

The lucky winner said he
bought a Magnum Life System
Bet-10 ticket, adding that the
winning combination consisted of
his favourite numbers related to
his children’s age and Chinese
birth dates.

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Raising awareness on scoliosis Family-run drug
syndicate smashed
o Mother of teenager
diagnosed with disorder KUALA LUMPUR: A family-run drug ring
starts online group to share made up of a couple and their two teenage
information, offer support children was crippled by police in a series
of raids.
█ BY ELLY FAZANIZA Rasidah and Nurul Afreena aim to empower those dealing with scoliosis to share their stories.
[email protected] – COURTESY PIX The primary suspects, a 47-year-old man,
PETALING JAYA: It was eight years ago that his wife aged 38, their 18-year-old daughter
Rasidah Md Sapie felt the need to raise could be a hereditary component as observed of age. and son aged 19, face the death penalty for
awareness on scoliosis, a disorder where the in some families,” she said, adding that there is “Usually, the awareness programme is drug trafficking after being caught with a
spine twists and curves to the side. still no national database on the prevalence of variety of drugs, worth over RM300,000.
scoliosis in Malaysia. carried out in urban areas and rarely done in
This was when her daughter, Nurul rural schools. That’s why most teenage Sentul police chief ACP Beh Eng Lai said
Afreena Zamri, was diagnosed with the She said should a child need surgery, it patients come to us when their bones are yesterday following intelligence reports on
ailment. Nurul Afreena, who was 12 years old must be done as soon as possible. already bent, at between 60 and 70 degree drug activities in the Klang Valley, Sentul
then, often felt tired and had difficulty angles, which can usually only be treated via police raided a condominium unit on Jalan
standing straight. “However, the type of surgery would surgery. Kuching at about 1.45am on Monday.
depend on the patient’s bone maturity.
“Scoliosis is not a well-known disease, Surgical costs vary but on average, the “This is because between the ages of 10 He said a 38-year-old man and a 27-year-
although many people suffer from it. implants cost between RM20,000 and and 14, bone movement occurs more rapidly. old woman, both suspected to be drug
RM30,000 in government hospitals.” If detected early, at angles less than 40 pushers, were arrested before the raiding
“Initially, I wasn’t aware of what was degrees, brace treatments and regular party seized a small amount of ketamine and
wrong with my child, who got tired just after Recently, an orthopaedic surgeon and monitoring can be done, eliminating the need hundreds of ecstasy and Eramin-5 pills at the
walking a short distance,” she said. consultant at ALTY Hospital, Dr Lim Sze Wei, for surgery.” premises.
said early detection of scoliosis can reduce the
Rasidah found it difficult to get the right need for surgery. Lim added that scoliosis surgery in private Food delivery rider
physicians and information on the internet hospitals cost between RM70,000 and charged with
was mainly on cases of patients who lived He expressed the need for a scoliosis RM80,000. raping schoolgirl
abroad. awareness programme, especially at the
school level, as the critical age for the “Scoliosis is more likely to affect women IPOH: A food delivery rider was charged at
“There is a lack of awareness on the issue detection and treatment of the disease than men and until today, the cause is the sessions court yesterday with raping a
and information is still lacking in the is when children are between 10 and 14 years unknown,” he added. schoolgirl two weeks ago.
Malaysian context,” Rasidah told theSun.
However, Afiq Yan Muhammad Farid
But mother and daughter struck gold Yan, 20, pleaded not guilty to the charge,
when a physician took on Nurul Afreena’s read out before judge Norita Mohd
case, and she underwent more than two Ardani.
hours of surgery at the University Malaya
Medical Centre. He was alleged to have committed the
offence on the 15-year-old in a hotel room
Now 19 years old, Nurul Afreena at around midnight on July 16.
recounted that she often had difficulty
breathing as the spinal curvature had affected The charge, framed under Section
her respiratory system and she was prone to 376(1) of the Penal Code, carries a
walking slowly. maximum jail term of 20 years and
whipping.
“I was excited (to have the opportunity to)
be able to rectify my condition. I now have a Deputy public prosecutor Afiqa Liyana
total of two rods and 11 screws inside my Rozman appeared for the prosecution,
body.” while the accused was represented by
Mahajoth Singh.
Taking the cue from her personal
experience, Rasidah formed the Malaysian The court allowed the accused bail of
Scoliosis Support Group in the hope of RM5,000 in one surety and set Sept 9 for
encouraging others to speak up about their remention.
experience.
On July 20, police arrested six men,
“I had initially thought of just sharing aged between 16 and 21, on suspicion of
Nurul Afreena’s journey, but the group has raping a schoolgirl after her mother
become a platform for people to share lodged a police report. – Bernama
scoliosis stories.
Woman dies after
“It helps members to get information on allegedly receiving
scoliosis treatments, with the latest traditional treatment
developments shared among members,” she
said, adding that the group made a difference KUALA LUMPUR: A woman died after
in many people’s lives as they do not feel allegedly receiving traditional treatment at a
alone anymore. house in Pandan Perdana yesterday.

“Although there is no known cure, there Ampang Jaya Police chief ACP
Mohamad Farouk Eshak said the 41-year-
Permit needed to buy petrol, diesel exceeding 20 litres old woman was said to have fallen
unconscious in the living room of the
PUTRAJAYA: Small-scale companies and petrol stations must have a licence to sell forklift drivers, those involved in the house after the treatment.
organisations as well as individuals wanting to petrol and diesel, adding that the stations are agriculture and livestock sectors, food industry
buy petrol and diesel from petrol stations for not allowed to sell diesel and petrol of all operators, rural residents, users of water “Police received a distress call about
personal use using drums or any containers in grades except when it is filled into the original transportation as well as part-time fishermen the incident at 6.35pm and the victim
quantities exceeding 20 litres are required to tank of the vehicle, or which has been (not e-nelayan card holders). was pronounced dead by paramedics.
apply for a special permit under the Control of approved by the relevant agency and parties
Supplies Act 1961, said Domestic Trade and authorised by the Domestic Trade and Alexander said the application for the “Following that, the traditional
Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Consumer Affairs Ministry, among others. special permit can be made through the medicine practitioner, a 51-year-old
Alexander Nanta Linggi. Mysubsidi Special Permit system at woman, was detained to facilitate
Those authorised to buy petrol and diesel http://permitkhas.kpdnhep.gov.my or any investigations.”
He said in a statement yesterday purchases through the special permit can use drums or Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs
of petrol or diesel under 20 litres were allowed containers according to the daily quantity Ministry office, and approval will be granted in Mohamad Farouk said initial
without a special permit. approved. less than seven days, adding that the special investigations revealed that the victim
permit is free. – Bernama had frequented the house over the past
Alexander added that the Act states that Among those granted the special permit are week. – Bernama

AirAsia, Skyports to explore air taxi infrastructure development

KUALA LUMPUR: Skyports Infrastructure and while Skyports brings to the table its portfolio frameworks to implement a vertiport network.” “Following the announcement of our
the AirAsia Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) unit of designing and building take-off and landing AirAsia Aviation Group Ltd chief safety venture into the urban air taxi service earlier
of AirAsia Aviation Group Ltd have signed a infrastructure for eVTOL passenger aircraft, the this year, we have been working around the
letter of intent to explore the development of air statement added. officer and AAM head Capt Ling Liong Tien said clock to explore its feasibility in Malaysia.”
taxi infrastructure in Malaysia. the partnership will accelerate a review of the
“Skyports Infrastructure is instrumental in infrastructure, including vertical take-off and Meanwhile, Skyports Asia Pacific head
The partnership is important to establish a advancing regulatory development across landing platforms and strengthen the group’s Yun-Yuan Tay said the collaboration highlights
fully operational vertiport network and develop markets, through close collaboration with local potential as a zero-emissions ultra-short-haul AAM’s development and interest in the
a practical, well-studied and well-integrated regulatory bodies and standards-setting air travel provider in Southeast Asia. country and the wider Asia Pacific region.
network of vertiports in the country, AAM and organisations.
Skyports said in a statement yesterday. “AirAsia has revolutionised commercial air “With partners like AirAsia, we will be able to
“The collaboration will focus on joint travel for the past two decades. We look forward take concrete steps towards the realisation of a
The partnership will draw on AirAsia’s feasibility studies to integrate air taxi vertiport to working with Skyports to put us ahead of the safe, efficient and fully-integrated air taxi
aviation expertise and experience, as well as its infrastructure, identify potential vertiport sites, curve and shape the future of autonomous network to bring real benefits to the people
on-ground market knowledge and networks, and develop operational requirements and aviation in the region. and communities it serves.” – Bernama

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North Korea ‘ready’ to use nukes against Seoul, US

PYONGYANG: North Korean leader armistice that ended fighting in the 69th anniversary of the end of the Apache helicopters stationed in the said of the Yoon administration, which
Kim Jong Un said his country was Korean War, known as “Victory Day” 1950 to 1953 Korean War, Kim South for the first time since 2019. he branded a group of “gangsters”.
“ready to mobilise” its nuclear in the North, he said the country’s emphasised the country’s “thorough
deterrent in any future military clash armed forces were “thoroughly readiness” to “deal with any military Kim also slammed South Korea’s “Such a dangerous attempt will be
with the United States and South prepared” for any crisis. clash with the United States”. hawkish president Yoon Suk-yeol, who immediately punished by our
Korea, said state media yesterday. took office in May and has vowed to powerful strength and the Yoon
“Our country’s nuclear war His latest threats come as South take a tougher stance against government and his military will be
Washington and Seoul have deterrent is also ready to mobilise its Korea and the United States move to Pyongyang – which includes a plan to annihilated.”
repeatedly warned that Pyongyang absolute power faithfully, accurately ramp up joint military exercises, mobilise pre-emptive strike capability.
was preparing to carry out its seventh and promptly in accordance with its which have always infuriated the The North has carried out a record-
nuclear test – a move that the US has mission,” said Kim in a speech on North as Pyongyang considers them “Talking about military action breaking blitz of sanctions-busting
warned would provoke a “swift and Wednesday, according to Pyongyang’s rehearsals for invasion. against our nation, which possess weapons tests this year, including
forceful” response. official Korean Central News Agency. absolute weapons that they fear the firing an intercontinental ballistic
This week, the US military held most, is preposterous and is very missile at full range for the first time
In Kim’s latest speech to mark the Speaking to war veterans on the live-fire drills using its advanced dangerous self-destructive action,” Kim since 2017. – AFP

Hundreds of aftershocks UN council condemns
Myanmar executions

shake Philippines NEW YORK: The United Nations (UN) Security
Council has condemned the Myanmar junta’s
o Wednesday’s quake one every family.” according to the local seismological agency. execution of four prisoners, drawing praise
of strongest recorded Some families have been given modular Aftershocks were expected to continue for yesterday from a shadow government of ousted
in recent years Myanmar lawmakers.
tents to stay in. “several weeks”, Philippine Institute of
MANILA: Anxious residents slept outside Marcos Jr has urged people to wait for their Volcanology and Seismology director Renato In a rare consensus on the post-coup crisis,
after hundreds of aftershocks rattled the Solidum told a briefing presided over by the Security Council on Wednesday released a
earthquake-hit northern Philippines, said homes to be inspected before moving back in. Marcos Jr. statement condemning the executions –
locals yesterday as President Ferdinand Hundreds of buildings were damaged or Myanmar’s first in decades – and calling for the
Marcos Jr inspected damage in the region. There would be “a lot” in the first three immediate release of ousted leader Aung San
destroyed, roads were blocked by landslides, days, then “hopefully it will decline Suu Kyi.
Five people were killed and more than 150 and power was knocked out in affected areas. afterwards”, he said.
injured when a 7.0-magnitude quake struck “The members of the Security Council
the lightly populated province of Abra on But in Abra, which felt the full force of the In Vigan City, a Unesco World Heritage site condemned the Myanmar military’s execution
Wednesday morning. quake, overall damage has been “very and tourist destination in Ilocos Sur province, of opposition activists over the weekend.
minimal”, police chief Colonel Maly Cula told centuries-old structures built during the
The powerful quake rippled across the AFP. Spanish colonial period were damaged. “They recalled the secretary-general’s
mountainous area, toppling buildings, statement of July 25 and echoed his call for the
triggering landslides and shaking high-rise “We don’t have a lot of people at Governor Jeremias Singson told immediate release of all arbitrarily detained
towers hundreds of kilometres away in Manila. evacuation sites, although many people are broadcaster Teleradyo that 460 buildings in prisoners.”
staying in the streets because of the the province had been affected, including
“Aftershocks happen almost every 15 or 20 aftershocks. the Bantay Bell Tower, which partially The statement was endorsed by Russia and
minutes,” said Reggi Tolentino, a restaurant crumbled. China – the junta’s two major allies that have
owner in Abra’s provincial capital Bangued. “Abra is back to normal.” previously shielded it at the UN – as well as
Marcos Jr, who took office last month, “Our tourism industry and small business neighbouring India.
“Many slept outside last night, almost arrived in Bangued yesterday to inspect the owners are really affected.”
damage and discuss the response effort with “Welcome UN Security Council condemning
government, military and disaster Wednesday’s quake was one of the execution of democracy activists,” said the
management officials. strongest recorded in the Philippines in recent “National Unity Government” (NUG) on a
More than 800 aftershocks have been years and was felt across swathes of Luzon verified Twitter account.
recorded since the earthquake hit, including island, the most populous in the archipelago.
24 that were strong enough to feel, – AFP It was time for the council to “take concrete
actions against the junta”, it said.

The NUG – dominated by lawmakers from
Aung San Suu Kyi’s National League for
Democracy (NLD) – has been working to topple
the coup and was declared a “terrorist”
organisation by the junta.

Among the four executed were former NLD
lawmaker Phyo Zeya Thaw and veteran
democracy activist Kyaw Min Yu.

Both were sentenced to death under
anti-terrorism laws.

Myanmar’s junta has lashed out against
international condemnation of its use of capital
punishment, saying the four executed prisoners
“deserved many death sentences”. – AFP

BRIEFS 42 DEAD IN INDIA AFTER
DRINKING TOXIC ALCOHOL
A man inspecting a quake-damaged car in Vigan City yesterday. – REUTERSPIX
NEW DELHI: At least 42 people have died and
China cop on the run after three killed in attack nearly 100 others have been hospitalised in
western India after drinking toxic alcohol,
BEIJING: A manhunt was underway in Sichuan province, said the local public The 36-year-old suspect was a police police said yesterday, with authorities
southwest China yesterday, with police security bureau in a statement on Wednesday. officer decorated for bravery last year after ordering a crackdown on bootleggers.
offering a 100,000 yuan (RM67,000) bounty saving an elderly man and a woman from Dozens of people became ill earlier this week
for a suspect in a gun attack that killed three The suspect, identified as Li Qiang, drowning in two separate instances, after drinking methanol, a poisonous form of
people and injured two others. “injured two with guns and killed three with according to an article published by the city alcohol sometimes used as an antifreeze,
weapons”, said police, without offering details. public security bureau. sold in several villages across Gujarat state.
Gun violence is rare in China, where the Senior police official Ashok Yadav said 31
regulation on firearms is among the strictest Police said all “guns and ammunition That article has since been deleted from the people had since died in Botad district.
in the world. involved in the case were seized” and offered website but was still available on Google cache. Another 11 people died in nearby
the reward for anyone who “provides Ahmedabad district. State Home Affairs
The shooting occurred on Tuesday in effective clues or captures the criminal It is unclear whether Li was still a serving Minister Harsh Sanghavi said 97 people had
Muchuan, a small county under Leshan city in suspects”. officer. – AFP been admitted to hospital for treatment,
with two in critical condition. – AFP

HK MUST REPEAL NATIONAL
SECURITY LAW: WATCHDOG

GENEVA: A United Nations (UN) watchdog
voiced alarm on Wednesday at deteriorating
rights in Hong Kong, especially calling on the
Chinese territory to repeal the sweeping
national security law imposed by Beijing two
years ago. In a report, the UN Human Rights
Committee said it was “deeply concerned
about the overly broad interpretation of and
arbitrary application of the law”. It said the
territory should “take concrete steps to
repeal the current national security law and,
in the meantime, refrain from applying the
law”. The committee is made up of 18
independent experts who are appointed by
the UN but do not speak on its behalf. – AFP

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Pandemic hindering
HIV fight: Report

WASHINGTON: The global fight against HIV A vendor selling
has stalled from shrinking resources due to artificial flowers
Covid-19 and other crises, according to a and funeral
new report presented at the International wreaths at a
AIDS Conference in Montreal, Canada. street market in
Kherson.
Across the world, new HIV infections fell – REUTERSPIX
just 3.6% between 2020 and 2021, the
smallest annual drop since 2016, said the Russian-occupied Kherson
UNAIDS report, titled In Danger. cut off by Ukrainian troops

Some 1.5 million new infections occurred o Invaders forced to shift from ‘attack’ to ‘defence’ mode turn instead to pontoon bridges and ferries to
last year – more than a million over global get forces across the river.
BRIEFStargets of fighting the virus. KYIV: Ukrainian forces have virtually cut off “Its loss would severely undermine Russia’s
the Russian-occupied southern city of Kherson attempts to paint the occupation as a success.” Russian-backed forces on Wednesday said they
“The response to the AIDS pandemic has and left thousands of Russian troops stationed had captured the Vuhlehirsk power plant,
been derailed by global crises from the near the Dnipro River “highly vulnerable”, said Ukraine’s National Security and Defence Ukraine’s second-largest, in what was Moscow’s
colliding pandemics of HIV and Covid, to the British defence and intelligence officials Council secretary Oleksiy Danilov earlier first significant gain in more than three weeks.
war in Ukraine and the resulting global yesterday. tweeted that Russia was concentrating “the
economic crisis,” said UNAIDS executive maximum number of troops” in the direction Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Antony
director Winnie Byanyima. Ukraine has made clear it intends to of Kherson but gave no details. Blinken said he planned a phone conversation
recapture Kherson, which fell to Russia in the with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov –
New infections climbed in Eastern early days of the invasion launched by Russian Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s the first between the two diplomats since before
Europe, Central Asia, the Middle East, North President Vladimir Putin on Feb 24. adviser Oleksiy Arestovych said Russia was the start of the war.
Africa and Latin America, in line with trends conducting a “massive redeployment” of forces
over several years. Britain’s Defence Ministry said Ukrainian from the east to the south in what amounted to The call in the coming days would not be “a
forces have probably established a bridgehead a strategic shift from attack to defence. negotiation about Ukraine,” he said, restating
Asia and the Pacific saw a slight rise, south of the Ingulets River, and had used new, Washington’s position that any talks on ending
bucking previous declines. long-range artillery to damage at least three of Zelensky said Ukraine would rebuild the the war must be between Kyiv and Moscow.
the bridges crossing the Dnipro. Antonivskyi bridge over the Dnipro and other
Globally, 38.4 million people were living crossings in the region. Blinken said the United States has made “a
with HIV last year, with 650,000 deaths from “Russia’s 49th Army, stationed on the west substantial offer” to Moscow for it to release two
AIDS-related illnesses. bank of the Dnipro River, now looks highly “We are doing everything to ensure that the Americans held in Russia – basketball star
vulnerable,” it said in a bulletin on Twitter, occupying forces do not have any logistical Brittney Griner and former marine Paul Whelan.
Sub-Saharan Africa still accounts for the adding Kherson was virtually cut off from the opportunities in our country,” he said in a
majority of new infections – 59% last year – other territories occupied by Russia. Wednesday evening address. A source confirmed a CNN report that
but that proportion is decreasing as the Washington was willing to exchange Russian
decline in new cases slows in the rest of the Russian officials had earlier said they would arms trafficker Viktor Bout, who is serving a
world. 25-year prison sentence in the US, as part of a
deal. – Reuters
The report comes as high-income
countries are cutting back aid. Alarm as Earth hits ‘Overshoot Day’

Last year, international resources PARIS: Mankind marked a dubious milestone “The Earth has a lot of stock, so we can would have fallen even earlier, on March 13,
available for HIV were 6% lower than in 2010, yesterday, the day by which humanity has deplete Earth for some time but we cannot said Wackernagel.
with bilateral assistance from the United consumed all earth can sustainably produce overuse it for ever. It’s like with money, we can
States down 57% over the past decade. – AFP for this year, with non-governmental spend more than we earn for some time until The two organisations point the finger at the
organisations warning the rest of 2022 will be we’re broke.” food production system and its “considerable”
COURT ALLOWS DELAY lived in resource deficit. ecological footprint.
OF‘VEGGIE STEAK’BAN It would take 1.75 Earths to provide for the
The date – dubbed “Earth Overshoot Day” – world’s population in a sustainable way, “In total, more than half of the planet’s
PARIS: Vegetarian “steak” has been marks a tipping point when people have used according to the measure, which was created biocapacity is used to feed humanity,” said
spared the knife in France after a court up “all that ecosystems can regenerate in one by researchers in the early 1990s. Pierre Cannet of WWF France.
delayed a government bid to ban the year”, according to Global Footprint Network
use of meaty terms to describe and World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). Global Footprint Network said Overshoot “A large part of the food and raw materials
plant-based products. The prohibition Day has fallen ever sooner over the last 50 years. are used to feed animals and animals that are
was set to come into force on Oct 1 “From Jan 1 to July 28, humanity has used as consumed afterwards.”
following a long campaign from French much from nature as the planet can renew in In 2020, the date moved back three weeks
meat and livestock groups. The the entire year. That’s why July 28 is Earth due to the Covid-19 pandemic, before “Limiting food waste would push the date
government said terms including Overshoot Day,” said Global Footprint Network returning to pre-pandemic levels. back by 13 days, that’s not insignificant,” said
steak, sausage, lardon, dumpling and president Mathis Wackernagel. Laetitia Mailhes of Global Footprint Network,
carpaccio should be reserved for meat The burden is not evenly spread. adding one-third of the world’s food is wasted.
products. But on Wednesday the If everyone lived like an American, the date – AFP
Council of State administrative court
sided with Proteines France, an
organisation that represents the
vegetable protein sector. It accepted
concerns over the SPEED AND SCOPE
OF THE LEGISLATION, AND GRANTED A
SUSPENSION. – AFP

15 TROOPS, 3 CIVILIANS
KILLED IN MALI ATTACKS

BAMAKO: At least 15 soldiers and three
civilians were killed in coordinated
“terrorist” attacks in Mali, said the army
in a statement on Wednesday. In
Kalumba, near the Mauritanian border,
“the death toll on the friendly side was
12, including three civilians from a road
construction company”, said the army.
The army death toll in Sokolo, in central
Mali, was six with 25 others wounded,
five of them seriously. The army
claimed to have killed 48 attackers and
“neutralised three terrorist pick-up
trucks 15km from Sokolo with (an)
estimated fifteen fighters and their
equipment”destroyed. A third attack in
centrally-located Mopti ended without
casualties. – AFP

Truss joins Conservative rival in pledging tough line on China

LONDON: Britain’s possible next prime The 54-nation Commonwealth would take opportunities for British businesses to access 30 Confucius Institutes in Britain, preventing
minister Liz Truss on Wednesday joined her centrestage in a post-Brexit “Global Britain”, one of the world’s largest economic blocs.” the soft-power spread of Chinese values
rival Rishi Sunak in vowing to get tough with said Truss. through culture and language programmes.
China – by corralling “freedom-loving” In their race to succeed Prime Minister Boris
Commonwealth nations to stand together. “As one of the largest groups of Johnson, both Truss and Sunak have accused Layla Moran, foreign affairs spokesman for
freedom-loving democracies, we must ensure each other of being soft on China, staging rare the opposition Liberal Democrat party, accused
Foreign Secretary Truss marked the opening there are clear benefits to remaining a member forays into foreign policy while arguing about Truss of “reheating old promises”.
of the Commonwealth Games in the English city of the Commonwealth and offer nations a clear economic crisis at home.
of Birmingham by saying the club of former UK alternative to growing malign influence from “As foreign secretary, Truss has helped
colonies was a “vital bulwark” against China. Beijing. Former finance minister Sunak on Sunday oversee savage aid cuts to our Commonwealth
called China the “number one threat” to allies, pushing desperate people into poverty,”
The Commonwealth includes Australia and “Prioritising trade with countries across the domestic and global security, as he outlined a she said.
India, which have both been at varying odds Commonwealth will strengthen economic and series of steps to curb its fast-growing influence.
with China in recent years. security ties while also turbocharging “It shows all the rhetoric about Global
Sunak’s proposals include the closure of all Britain is just empty words.” – AFP

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A foolish, poorly waged war

█ BY ERIC S. MARGOLIS conventional, then nuclear conflict. “We have so Civilian intelligence was allowed propaganda, it’s easy to forget that in
This quasi-war is the result of the far been very to design the military campaign 1990 Ukraine was still an integral part
A BLITZKRIEG Russian lucky that a which as we have seen turned into a of the Soviet Union.
invasion of Ukraine it was refusal by the US and Nato to exclude full-scale clash stalemate.
not. Marshall Zhukov, the their alliance from formerly Soviet- has not yet Or that the US staged a coup d’etat
Soviet Union’s famed tank ruled Eastern Europe and pushing it occurred It is no coincidence that Putin was in Ukraine that brought a pro-US
general, must be rolling in his grave. to Russia’s very borders. between the a civilian KGB intelligence officer and regime to power that shakes its fist
US and Russia his powerful defence minister Sergei today at Moscow.
Had Stalin still been in the The conflict has re-awakened over Ukraine, a Shoigu was never a military officer.
Kremlin, Russia’s generals and dangerous problems that date back land of no But US intelligence agencies and
defence minister would have by now to the end of World War I (WWI) importance at Russia’s forces also suffered from Nato had moved uncommonly fast to
been shot. when the victorious British and all to the US logistical problems. This was arm Ukraine with state the art anti-
French, along with the credulous but of surprising since during WWII Soviet tank and anti-aircraft weapons as
At that time, the Red Army and its Americans, sought to alter Europe’s fundamental forces became masters of fast-moving well as huge amounts of ammunition.
50,000 tanks were believed able to map. importance to supply support.
burst through Germany’s Fulda Gap Russia. US military and economic aid to
and central Austria, and reach the key Vast swathes of territory were torn This was a fascinating subject that Ukraine alone exceeded US$40
US supply base at Rotterdam in a away from Germany, Austro-Hungary I studied in depth while serving in the billion (RM176b).
week. and Russia leaving dangerous US Army – where I also taught
disputes active to this day. military strategy and history. War is There’s no doubt that Russia has
After three months of desultory too important to be left to civilians. lost the information war in Ukraine.
fighting, the Russian army has What’s wrong today with Russia’s
managed to occupy some border current army, once the terror of What about air power, vaunted as The massed western media has
areas in Ukraine and the key Europe? First, it’s too small. the Queen of Battle? It’s not been been acting as an amen chorus for the
communications hub of Mariupol, much in evidence in Ukraine. Kiev regime.
cutting off Ukraine from its access to Early on, President Vladimir Putin
the Black Sea. ordered serious reductions in the size Nato dares not openly intervene in Ukraine has become another
of Russia’s then huge armed forces. Ukraine for the very good reason that “brave, little Belgium” of World War I
Ukraine’s very important exports China did the same. That was fine for Russia will likely riposte with tactical renown.
of grains have been blocked, peace time, but not for waging war. missiles against Nato air bases and
undermining its economy but not major arms depots. Welcome WWIII. Biden just ordered US$40 billion
proving a decisive move to end the Russia sent only 100,000 men to more US military and economic aid
war between self-proclaimed occupy and subjugate Ukraine, a vast Convoys of tanks, armored on top of the US$25 billion (RM110b)
independent Ukraine and its western territory the size of Western Europe. vehicles, supply trucks, fuel and or so spent by Washington to prop up
allies on one side and Russia and soldiers are legitimate targets for the government in Kiev. Billions
neighboring Belarus on the other. I suspect that Putin’s goal was to Russia’s tactical missiles, notably the more will without doubt be needed.
annex key border regions, then leave accurate Iskander missiles.
The proposed joining of Finland independence-minded Ukraine Meanwhile, US, British and
and Sweden to Nato is a political isolated and in grave economic Cash-strapped Russia has kept its Canadian TV are accusing Russia of
backfire for the Kremlin, but means distress. air strikes to a modest level for fear of massive war crimes in Ukraine.
little from a military viewpoint since losing valuable warplanes that it
both nations have long been covert The expected western economic cannot afford to replace, a problem I There was little such reporting
Nato allies. war against Russia would be partially also witnessed in Afghanistan where when the US invaded and destroyed
mitigated by the economic/financial the deadly US Stinger missile held the important parts of Iraq, Syria, Libya,
“Neutral” Switzerland has also distress caused to the west and its Red Air Force at bay. Yemen or Somalia.
been another not-so-secret member vassal states like Egypt.
of the alliance. We have so far been very lucky that Afghanistan was ravaged for nearly
A Russian airborne attack on a full-scale clash has not yet occurred 20 years, with B-52 heavy bombers
But in fact, the US and its Nato capital Kiev failed miserably due to between the US and Russia over used to raze villages and towns.
allies have been locked in a nasty, Western special forces and a new Ukraine, a land of no importance at
covert war against Russia that supply of top-attack anti-tank all to the US but of fundamental All wars are a crime against
threatens to erupt at any time into a weapons. importance to Russia. mankind. There are no “good” wars.

Usually reliable Russian military Amid the blizzard of anti-Russian Eric S. Margolis is a syndicated
intelligence was ignored. columnist. Comments:

[email protected]

COMMENT by Puteri Sofia Amirnuddin

Navigating the reality of legal terrains in Malaysia

IMAGINE a world where you could learning, blockchain, non-fungible tokens misused by technological companies or public security.
experience a complete liberation from (NFT), digital currencies and human third parties. Intellectual property
screen-bound experiences and venture into sensory reception such as hand-tracking, Product liability or insurance disputes On the subject of ownership, licensing and
a world of extended reality (XR) in your daily eye-tracking and speech input. The downside of AR and VR is the potential the use of XR technologies, it concerns
lives – from watching your favourite football to distract users from the “real-world” intellectual property issues that must be
games, pursuing educational courses, Although still in its infancy stage, environment that poses a liability risk. considered by enterprises developing and
forging new connections to conducting your Metaverse is set to galvanise the future of the using XR technologies.
work. meta-world given the strong interests of An analogy can be drawn from the mobile
mega-corporations such as Meta and phone game, Pokémon Go, sending users The application of AR, VR, MR and XR is
This imagination of XR is no longer Microsoft. negligently roaming around cities in search widely being used in education, healthcare,
science fiction but the next big wave in of virtual pets. construction, marketing and many other
computing since the upsurge of remote As technology is fast-outpacing the industries.
working arrangements post-pandemic. development of the law, there is no clear set If these distractions from AR and VR result
of laws regulating acceptable transactions or in the users getting injured or suffer When technologists are developing XR-
The application of XR may sound too far- conducts in the XR environments, even in psychological effects, it could provoke related technologies, clear contractual terms
fetched but many have indirectly Malaysia. litigation for claims in product liability or must be carefully drafted to prevent disputes.
experienced elements of XR such as insurance claims against the XR technology
Augmented Reality (AR) filters when using A report by World Economic Forum developers. Often, XR developers are uncertain about
Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and other noted that the existing law is cautious in Virtual offences the ownership of the technologies that they
social media platforms on their mobile regulating offences in the XR environment Taking an anecdote from the sci-fi movie have developed resulting in loss of future
phones. as there is a need for a study to establish Ready Player One the two main characters in financial success.
functional boundaries and societal haptic suits could feel realistic sensations
XR is an emerging umbrella term expectations on behaviours in the generated in the virtual world. A research from PWC also noted that
describing the current immersive immersive world. intellectual property issues are gradually
technologies namely, AR, Virtual Reality Data privacy risks Such a scenario can be considered a becoming contentious as major players and
(VR), Mixed Reality (MR) as well as those For AR features to work, it requires virtual criminal act as the battery can be felt start-ups seek to build their portfolios of
that have yet to be created. applications on mobile gadgets that physically and may result in a genuinely patents to protect their latest innovations
superimpose digital content over the real- traumatic experience. from the competitors.
XR blurred the barrier between physical world environment, while for VR, it requires
reality while VR created an environment the use of headsets that allow users to fully Similarly, if criminal intimidation is It is pertinent for major industry players
where humans can form digital twins of navigate virtual spaces. inflicted on another user in a VR realm and policymakers to work harmoniously to
themselves in the shape of avatars to interact environment or there is evidence of address the legal and regulatory issues and at
with other beings, objects or locations in a However, to deliver these experiences, AR involvement of bribery, corruption, anti- the same time, develop a comprehensive and
three-dimensional digital sphere. and VR devices and applications gather competitive practices and money technology-neutral regulatory framework
significant amounts of personal data to laundering, can these acts be considered a that provides a space for continuous
Another example of human interactions create an immersive experience for the punishable offence? innovation of AR, VR, MR and XR
in the XR realm is the use of holograms for users. technologies.
live interactions with celebrities, even the And if so, under which jurisdiction does
posthumous ones, allowing the fans to enjoy With AR and VR technology, data on the these offence fall under? Puteri Sofia Amirnuddin is a senior law
such interactions from their location. users’ biometrics, geolocations, IP lecturer who integrates the use of
addresses, activities, conversations and The current legal framework in Malaysia
Recently, business titans have been transactions in the virtual world can easily is inadequate to prosecute XR-related crimes Augmented Reality, Branching Automation
making waves in the world of the metaverse, be gathered and in essence, create novel under any jurisdiction. and Design Thinking principles in teaching
creating commercial activities and data privacy issues for users due to the law. She is also the programme director for
transacting business in a fully virtual world. scope, scale and sensitivity of the Hence, there needs to be a special legal Master of Laws programmes and co-director
The metaverse is far more encompassing information they collect. framework that balances the freedom of
than XR. technological use, a platform that promotes of Vortex (Advocacy and Research) at
There is a concern that the data can be the digital economy and the need to protect Taylor’s University. Comments:
It has its own composite technologies [email protected]
which include VR platforms, machine

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the way you think about
our oceans

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The rugged Ranger

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(left) The
Meg. – IMDB
(right) The
Shallows. –
THEMARCK
OGUY

█ BY THASHINE SELVAKUMARAN o Here are several options for a weekend binge session for our shark movie lovers

EVERYONE is allowed to binge
watch every now and then.
Perhaps you want to prevent
boredom or have a movie
night with your buddies. Whatever
the reason, if you are planning to
watch a movie, why not start with
some of the finest shark flicks of all
time? I mean, who doesn’t like a
gripping shark movie? Here are six
recommended movies to get you
started.

47 Metres Down (2019)
This movie is about two sisters who
go cage diving on a yacht with
uncertain structural integrity. When
the cage they are in slides to the
ocean floor 47 metres below the
surface, the girls end up getting a
much closer – and deadlier –
experience than they wanted. 47
Meters Down is more of a thriller. In
the beginning, there’s a little too
much time given for boyfriend
drama, but after the sisters board the
boat, the tension develops well. A
good dose of scepticism is necessary,
especially when it comes to how the
sisters communicate while
underwater, but fans will be pleased
to find that there are numerous
additional scary scenes.

Jaws (1975) 47 Metres Down. – TRUATHLONGRANDEMOTTE
When a great white shark kills several
holidaymakers in a coastal town, fantastic performance by Blake Lively, Pacific Ocean after being attacked by creature of all time.
three men go on an open-ocean and stunning cinematography. This a gigantic shark thought to be extinct. Deep Blue Sea (1999)
quest to find the perpetrator. Steven film contains a strong protagonist, With time running out, professional Deep Blue Sea is about genetic
Spielberg’s classic summer some healthy comedy, and a deep-sea rescue diver Jonas Taylor researchers operating in an ocean-
blockbuster Jaws is a wonderful film, wonderful pace. Lively’s fights with (Jason Statham) is recruited by a side facility. The researchers test
not merely a fantastic shark movie. the shark are mostly realistic, and visionary Chinese oceanographer sharks to see if they might find a
Jaws is a timeless tale of man vs man- here, the human character is smarter (Winston Chao) to save the crew – treatment for Alzheimer’s illness. A
eating beast, thanks to Spielberg’s than the monster for once. All of this, and the ocean itself – from an shark attack kills one of the scientists
tight and focused narrative, and along with an exciting ending, has unstoppable threat: the Megalodon, a as they move closer to the cure, and
iconic performances by Roy Scheider, made The Shallows a modern classic. prehistoric 75-foot-long monster. it’s only a matter of time before the
Richard Dreyfuss, and Robert Shaw. The Meg (2018) What no one could have predicted facility and the surviving staff are
The Reef (2010) A deep-sea submarine carrying a was that Taylor had experienced this destroyed. Despite being one of those
In The Reef, Australian filmmaker global research crew has become same frightening beast ‘bad shark films,’ the actors are well-
Andrew Traucki places a party of inoperable at the bottom of the years ago. Now he must known and popular, which is
tourists on a yacht on route to put his own life in
Indonesia, which suddenly sinks. The danger to save unusual for a shark picture. This is a
group discuss whether to remain and everyone fun and simple watch with
wait for an implausible rescue in the imprisoned below dangerous sharks, storms, and
middle of the sea – or try to swim to bringing him face
an island 12 miles away, though to face with the renowned stars.
shark-infested waters. biggest and most The Reef. – IMBD
dangerous
Traucki masterfully blends
pictures of his actors with genuine
shark video footage, and while flaws
emerge every now and then, his cast’s
rising dread aids in selling the
illusion. It’s a quick, no-frills thriller
that works in part by evoking the
horror of being unprotected in the
middle of the ocean.

The Shallows (2016) Jaws. – IMDB Deep Blue Sea. – MOVIES EVERYWHERE
The Shallows is a film that sprang
from nowhere and took everyone by
surprise. A surfer in an isolated bay is
attacked by a shark guarding its food
source: a whale corpse. With some of
the greatest shark CGI in the genre, a

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o Calling all ocean lovers to embark on a voyage with these incredible sea tales

█ BY HAZIQUE ZAIRILL 1952, contributed significantly to his exploration of coastlines, islands,
earning the Nobel Prize in Literature reefs, and the abyssal depths of the
UNDOUBTEDLY, there are in 1954. ocean. Safina takes readers on a
countless books that tell Song for the Blue Ocean by Carl global journey of discovery, digging
stories about the ocean Safina for the truth about the changing
throughout the world. The A research expedition to dangerous oceans of the world while masterfully
tales can be fictitious, non-fiction, or waters by Carl Safina, a marine blending adventure, science, and
even memoirs, but what’s most scientist, fisherman and also a first- political insight.
important is that these literary time author who founded the Living Deep by James Nestor
masterpieces not only honour the Oceans Programme at the Audubon James Nestor, a journalist on
ocean’s beauty and wonder but also Society, travels far and wide to assignment in Greece, witnessed
have the ability to captivate our confirm worries that something has something that baffled him: a man
minds and hearts. gone terribly wrong in the oceans. diving 300 feet below the ocean’s
surface on a single breath of air and
Let’s take a look at five books, each This epic autobiographical emerging four minutes later smiling
of which has the potential to alter narrative depicts the author’s and uninjured.
your perceptions of the sea and the
natural world below. Song for the Blue Ocean by Carl Safina. – The man was a freediver, and his
The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest AMAZON 3 aquatic prowess prompted Nestor to
Hemingway investigate this obscure profession. In
The Old Man and the Sea, one of Deep, Nestor infiltrates a group of
Hemingway’s most memorable extreme athletes and renegades
works, is indeed a timeless narrative scientists who are redefining not only
of personal success after suffering a our understanding of the world and
heartbreaking loss. This small work, its creatures but also of human
which earned Hemingway the Nobel bodies’ capabilities and minds.
Prize in Literature, endures as a
masterpiece of ocean literature. Along the journey, Nestor takes
readers to the Atlantic’s maximum
Generations of readers have depths, almost 28,000 feet below the
enjoyed the tale of a down-on-his- surface, and even discovers how
luck Cuban fisherman and his whales communicate hundreds of
supreme ordeal: a relentless, painful kilometres away, among other
battle with a gigantic marlin far out in interesting topics.
the Gulf Stream.

Hemingway blends the perennial
themes of courage in the face of
adversity and personal triumph
through suffering into a brilliant
masterpiece of the twentieth century.
This immensely famous story, which
was published for the first time in

This book is genuinely not only for ocean admirers but also for everybody who
seeks motivation to attain their goals. – AMAZON 5

Saint X by Alexis Schaitkin. – WHAT JESS READS 4 Deep is a chronicle of perilous obsession in the relationship mundane life, purchases an 18-foot
underwater exploits and the weird between two sisters who never had a yacht, makes it his home, and sets sail
physics of the abyss, written as a chance to meet each other in person. in quest of adventure.
tribute to the extreme sport of
freediving. – LIBERTY READS 2 The Caribbean island of Saint X is He sails alone to Falmouth along
Saint X by Alexis Schaitkin a sanctuary for wealthy vacationers in the south coast of England, serving as
This was a New York Times Notable search of an escape, with its clear a delivery crew for yachts near a
Book of 2020, a notable waters and verdant mountains. shipwreck on the Costa da Morte
recommendation by Entertainment Apparently, a young woman (Coast of Death) in Spain.
Weekly, one of Good Morning disappeared at one of these resorts,
America’s 20 Books We’re Excited and her sister will forever be Onboard blazes in the Atlantic
About in 2020 and one of Vogue’s Best connected to what transpired. Saint X Ocean, he chooses to navigate the
Books to Read This Winter. examines the burgeoning economy Bay of Biscay in his own little boat,
in these so-called Caribbean and it doesn’t go well.
The iconic debut novel Saint X by paradises, as well as the conflict
Alexis Schaitkin shows grief and between native islanders and This book is not just about sailing,
tourists. but also about life. It focuses on what
A Foolish Voyage by Neil occurs at the extremes of physical,
Hawkesford emotional, and mental capabilities. It
Based on a true story of adventure is essentially about how a personal
aboard a small boat, the tale begins as tragedy led to a life-altering
a young man, disillusioned with his realisation. The realisation is that we
all possess the endurance and
passion necessary for attaining long-
term goals.

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Mermaids are also
said to be dangerous
creatures. – 123RF

o BUZZ explores age-old myths and mysteries of the ocean

█ BY JOHN TAN beast only exists within the pages of fiction. favour with the Gods.
Mermaids In return, the Gods caused violent
THERE is no denying that the ocean has a Mermaids have long been a source of fascination
distinct air of mystery. Although we have for many. To date, there have been numerous earthquakes and floods as punishment, causing
conducted various research on it, there is stories and legends involving them, including the island to sink into the Atlantic Ocean. Though
still a lot we do not know about the pop culture adaptations. many netizens believe Atlantis existed, many
ocean. Hence, throughout the years, many have scientists dismiss this myth as there is no
come up with their own interpretations and Professional mermaid Linden Wolbert best scientific evidence to prove this city to be real.
understanding. explains the rationale behind this. “There is
definitely something very appealing about the On why this myth has lived up to this day,
From famous philosophers to ambitious idea of a beautiful mythical creature that is part Professor James Romm notes that it buys into
travellers, the fascination for the ocean has human and part fish, who lives under the sea, people’s imagination. “It’s a story that captures
birthed numerous myths and mysteries. While calling to sailors,” said the Mermaids in Motion the imagination,” said Romm. “It’s a great myth.
the general public has deemed these beliefs to be owner. It has a lot of elements that people love to
fiction, some believers claim them to be the truth. fantasise about.”
Considering this, it makes sense why some of The Bermuda Triangle
So, if you are looking to learn more about us always picture them as sweet beautiful Out of all the other myths, The Bermuda
these popular folklores, read on as we delve into princesses. However, did you know that some Triangle arguably has the most truth to it. To
some of the most intriguing stories about the believe this to be far from the truth? Following
underwater world. some old legends, mermaids are actually
The Kraken murderous vixens. They are said to seduce
If you have seen Pirates of the Caribbean, you homesick sailors with their beauty and voice and
know how scary the Kraken can be. Well, lure them to their deaths. Besides this tactic, they
according to historians, this sea-dwelling are also known to cause destruction by initiating
creature actually exists, as some sailors have storms and shipwrecks.
reportedly witnessed it. Based on their Atlantis
recollections, this giant squid (Architeuthis sp) The ancient Greek philosopher Plato, who was
very much mirrors its movie counterpart. known for using hypothethical and mystical
examples in his writings, created this fictional
Not only is it over 60 feet in length, but it also island called Atlantis. This island is described as a
supposedly attacks ships. On how it targets its utopian island state created by demi-Gods.
victims, a 13th-century Icelandic saga explains
that the Kraken would usually reach the top of a At its peak, Atlantis was admired and envied
sailing ship’s main mast, wrap its tentacles by the ancient world for being a mighty empire.
around the hull and overturn it, thus, leaving its However, they were said to have forgotten their
victims either eaten by the scary creature or roots during their rise to the top. Plato’s narration
drowned in the deep sea. claims that the utopian civilisation fell out of

For the sake of all of us, let us hope that this

An artist date, over 50 ships and 20 plans have
depiction of mysteriously disappeared in this vast triangular
Plato’s shape region (loosely bound by Miami,
Atlantis. – Bermuda and Puerto Rico). Wild theories
WIKIMEDIA suggest magnetic anomalies and alien
COMMONS abductions as the rationale for this strange
Various occurrence.
plans and
ships have One of the region’s most notorious
gone disappearances includes five Grumman TBM
missing in Avenger torpedo bombers – collectively known
the as Flight 19. The crew was said to have taken off
Bermuda from the Naval Air Station in Fort Lauderdale,
Triangle. – Florida on the afternoon of Dec 5, 1945.
WIKIMEDIA
COMMONS

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Prominent historians
have devised their own

theories about the
underwater world. –

123RF

Take a boat cruise down the Rhine river. – 123RF

Sea voyage

█ BY MARIETTA MU

ON a cruise, it’s not just about the destination.
Instead, it’s the journey along the way, and
having fun above the seawater. In contrast to
an ocean liner that transports passengers
from one point on the globe to the other often
across the oceans, a cruise ship takes
passengers on a round trip for anywhere from
a day to a week. With ocean waves crashing to
relax your mind and rejuvenate your soul,
here are the different types of cruises.

River cruise The National
A river cruise takes place in rivers, which are Geographic
much smaller than seas and oceans. As you Endurance. –
travel along inland waterways, there might be NATIONAL
stops at various city ports. On river cruises, GEOGRAPHIC
you sail along at a gentle pace and soak up the
scenery. It is a calming experience, as you
slow down in our fast-paced world. One of the
world’s more popular river cruises is the
1,320km Rhine river cruise which fairytales
are made of, studded with castles, medieval
villages and hill-top palaces.

Expedition cruise Passengers
An expedition cruise is for the more dressed up as
adventurous travellers who want to do a lot Andorians on
more than just relax. If you’re cruising in the Star Trek
warmer waters, you might have a chance to go themed
scuba diving, and if cruising in colder waters cruise. – 2022
such as the Arctic, you might go trekking STAR TREK:
across the top of a glacier. National THE CRUISE
Geographic hosts a number of cruises that
last from one week to three. From Antarctica Singles cruise solo cruisers with studio cabins and singles
to Alaska, their expedition cruises bring Also known as solo cruises, single cruises are activities like bar crawls, meetups, ropes
passengers to some of the most remote and for the singles out there who’s just come out of courses, and climbing walls.
pristine places on the planet. Accompanying a relationship or want to meet new and
each expedition is a diverse team of experts interesting people in an all-inclusive Luxury cruise
who will share their knowledge and insights environment. Passengers can benefit from Luxury cruises offer VIP service, like private
into the wildlife, landscape and local culture. ‘Singles Mingle’ drink parties, cabin stewards, dining rooms, personal butlers, larger cabins,
Mega cruise 24-hour room service, a nightly turndown gourmet restaurants with world-class chefs,
Mega cruises are the first thing that comes to service (a service in which a guest’s room is opulent decor, strict dress codes, more exotic
your mind when you think of cruises. These made ready for them to sleep in), and destinations, and they’re more likely to be
ships typically accommodate more than 5000 an open seating arrangement. A all-inclusive (and more expensive as
guests and the biggest mega cruise is Wonder solo cruise is a perfect way to well). One of the top luxury
of the Seas, operated by Royal Caribbean travel alone but never feel cruises is Viking Ocean Cruises,
International. Mega cruises have a wide array bored or lonely and the which emphasises cultural
of amenities on board from cinemas to water Norwegian Cruise enrichment, which means
slides to their very own Starbucks franchises, Lines is one of the best you can expect activities
themed restaurants, libraries, go-karting like TED Talk screenings,
The Kraken is tracks, theatres and so much more. Cruises on Inside the Viking cooking classes and
said to be over these ships tend to be 7-14 days and they Ocean Ship. – VIKING riveting stage
60 feet in typically visit tourist destinations with performances on board,
length. – interesting things to see. CRUISES as well as shore
PINTEREST excursions like exclusive
Aboard the Avengers were 14 men. after-hours museum visits
Though the journey started off as a or culinary tours.
routine combat-training mission, it
concluded with the disappearance of The biggest mega cruise, Wonder of the Seas. – ROYAL CARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL Themed cruise
the aircraft and crew. Further suspense If you’ve ever wanted to indulge in
was added when one out of the two PBM your favourite hobby, surround
Mariner “flying boats” also went missing. yourself with like-minded people and spend
After the Navy could not locate Flight 19, time doing what makes you the happiest, a
two PBM Mariner were sent out to look for them. themed cruise is the way to go. There are a
Sadly, after 20 minutes of taking off, one of the whole host of weird and wonderful theme
Mariners mysteriously vanished. And till today, cruises to choose from, from Disney-themed
the mariner and the 13 crewmen have not been cruises to knitting-theme cruises to even rock
found. n roll cruises. To celebrate its sixth
anniversary, The Star Trek Cruise VI is going
on a 7-day voyage from Feb 24, 2023
departing from Los Angeles where
passengers can experience special Star Trek-
themed shows, events, programmes and
parties.

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The rugged Ranger █ PISTON.MY

oNew-generation Ford pick-up features
more comfort and storage options

AHEAD of its sales launch, Sime Darby Auto RM106,888 to RM162,888 (without insurance).
ConneXion (SDAC) has previewed the new- There is no single cab body but some versions
generation Ford Ranger. are available with manual transmission.

This can be considered the fourth As before, Ford’s designers have kept the
generation of the pick-up truck which was new Ranger stylishly rugged. The front end is
originally conceived as Ford’s idea of an “Asean bolder with more distinct elements but the
Car” in the mid-1990s. most eye-catching are the “C-clamp” LED
lighting units around the large headlights.
For the Malaysian market, the introduction
of the Ranger was perfect timing as regulations The dimensions of the new Ranger are
has just changed (in the late 1990s) to permit roughly the same as before, but the wheelbase
private registration of pick-up trucks. is 50mm longer, and the tracks have also been
widened by 50mm.
With the Ranger’s stylish design and more
passenger car-like features, it very quickly The extended wheelbase moves the front
became a top-seller, accounting for 51% of all wheels forward, making for a better approach
trucks sold in Malaysia in its early years. angle. The widened tracks allow the body to be
slightly wider, which makes a difference in the
This year sees a new generation of the model cargo bay.
which has by now become a very global
product. The new-generation Ranger is As before, there are two 2-litre diesel
available in 6 versions with prices ranging from powertrain choices – the Bi-Turbo and Single

Turbo. Both have received improvements. the wheels.
The output remains the same, though, with A rotary dial is used for the first time for

the Bi-Turbo putting out 210ps/500Nm, and the selection and there are four modes. The other
Single Turbo generating 170ps/405Nm. versions have the more traditional 2-wheel
drive High and Low range transfer case.
Also carrying over from before, the Single
Turbo engine is coupled with 6-speed There’s also another set of drive modes to
transmissions, while the more powerful engine suit different types of surfaces conditions, from
Bi-Turbo gets a 10-speed automatic mud and sand to normal roads as well as for
transmission which has been updated for more fuel-saving.
efficiency with closer ratios.
The Wildtrak gets 6 modes which include the
There are also two drivetrains and both have different terrain settings but the other versions
electronic management with shift-on-the-fly get only 4 modes for normal, economy, towing
capability. or slippery surfaces.

However, only the top Wildtrak version has Each generation of the Ranger has seen a
the sophisticated electronically managed 4×4 new approach to interior design, influenced by
system that intelligently delivers power to feedback from customers.

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The best seat in the world
IN THE 1960s, Volvo drew pressure zones over a 3-hour
attention to the importance car period, improving comfort and Ready to race
seats being designed for correct minimising fatigue throughout a o New Civic Type R most powerful version to ever come from the factory
posture to provide not just journey.
comfort but also to promote IT’S THE 50th anniversary of the
safety. By subtly changing the shape Honda Civic and to celebrate this
of the surfaces of the seat over milestone, a brand new Type R
Its seat designers consulted time, no single area of the body has made its global debut.
specialists on a subject that would endures pressure fatigue for an Based on the 11th generation of the
come to be known as extended period – meaning the Civic, the latest Type R will be the most
“ergonomics” and developed a occupant is always comfortable. powerful version ever to come from the
revolutionary seat that set new factory.
standards in the industry. Working with specialists
Comfort Motion Global (CMG), Full technical information is not
In 2022, the Bentley Bentayga Bentley has developed a scientific, released yet as the model will only go
EWB (Extended Wheel Base) offers pneumatic postural adjustment on sale in the fourth quarter of 2022.
“the most advanced seat ever system.
fitted to a car”, the company Honda says that the familiar 2-litre
claims. CMG has been working in the 4-cylinder turbocharged engine has
field of fatigue prevention for been retuned for more power and
Called the Airline Seat several years, conducting responsiveness, so it should be higher
Specification, it demonstrates a medical-based research trials that than 300ps/400Nm.
new benchmark in wellbeing highlight the benefits of changes
features, providing the most in posture for comfort and It’s paired with an improved 6-
comfortable experience possible. wellbeing. speed manual transmission with a rev-
matching system for smoother and
Along with the systems to By creating subtle changes in more precise shifts.
deliver auto climate and postural the seat surface contact zones,
adjustment, the Airline Seat has a body tissues that have been The new Type R is longer, lower and
suite of technology beneath its under pressure are relieved, and wider, with more integrated advanced
handcrafted leather surfaces. other areas, pressure is then aerodynamic features to achieve well-
applied. This allows the body a balanced downforce as well as drag-
An array of no less than 12 chance to locally recover naturally. reduction.
electric motors operate silently to
deliver 22 ways of adjustment. Many premium and luxury Look carefully and you will notice
This allows the user to shape the models have ventilated seats the wider rear doors which are
seat to suit their body shape and nowadays, with fans within that exclusive to this version, while there’s a
also to work or rest. blow hot or cool air onto the redesigned rear spoiler.
body. The Airline Seat offers even
The motors are joined by three more with the world’s first seat The new rear bumper incorporates
intelligent pneumatic valve surface sensing system for the signature three round exhaust
electronic control units, and the thermal comfort. outlets and new rear diffuser.
combination of motors and valves
The cockpit is performance-
Auto Climate themed and driver-focussed, with the driving situations. through the factory onboard computer.
Postural Adjustment Type R’s iconic red seats, carpet and The revised instrument panel has a Even before its official launch, the
trim, and a serialised Type R plate now
is overseen by a master seat It uses sensors that constantly placed on the dashboard. new +R driving mode which allows the next generation of Civic Type R has
motion & wellbeing ECU. measure both passenger contact driver to quickly view vital information, started to collect records.
surface temperature and humidity The suede-like material which with a graphic engine rpm display, rev
Studies have shown that level, to an incredible accuracy of covers the body-hugging seats has a indicator lights, and gear position As it goes through final
actively supporting body weight 0.1°C every 25 milliseconds. high friction coefficient to reduce body indicator placed at the top. development evaluation, test-drivers
in a dynamic way relieves strain, slippage when cornering in high-g have been pushing it to the limits and
which can prime mental stress The auto climate system, For those who want to improve during one run, a new lap record for a
and create lack of focus. A natural which has 7 set points, uses their performance, the Honda LogR front-wheel drive car was set at the
supported posture has been existing seat heating data logger provides real-time Suzuka Circuit in Japan.
shown to alleviate stress from technologies, but a new seat information on the mechanical
tensed muscles. ventilation fan has been movements of the vehicle and vehicle It lapped the 5.8km track in 2
developed that can move behaviour. minutes 23.120 seconds, which was
The postural adjustment approximately 80% more air than 0.873 of a second faster than the time
system automatically makes micro the previous system. Other useful features include a achieved by its predecessor, a 2021
adjustments to the passenger’s stopwatch to record lap times and the Civic Type R Limited Edition which
seating position and pressure The Airline Seat specification ability to share driving videos. was a development car.
points, using an algorithm also adds further cushion and
developed in collaboration with a backrest bolster adjustment, Unlike third-party datalogging Before the previous front-wheel
chiropractor. cushion extension, electric apps, LogR features exclusive access to drive lap record at Suzuka, Honda’s
headrest height adjustment and a the Type R’s onboard computer, 10th generation Civic Type R GT broke
The system can apply 177 deployable footrest to the back of delivering more in-depth detail on the the front-wheel drive lap record at the
individual pressure changes the front passenger seat. vehicle’s performance than Nurburgring Nordschleife in 2017 with
across 6 fully independent aftermarket systems only available a lap time of 7 minutes 43.8 seconds.

The Civic Type R started off in 1997
as a Japan-only model in 1997, offering
drivers a Civic with greatly enhanced
performance.

By the next generation, which
debuted in 2001, Honda decided to
offer it in the European market where it
found a strong following.

The third generation got more
international and by the current fifth
generation, it was engineered as a
global model with even the US market
in mind.

The global production hub for the
Civic Type R is in England but the
engine comes from a Honda factory in
the USA. – PISTON.MY

This time round, more than 5,000 people were with a wide range of information. with the first generation, Ford was providing
interviewed to find out what to improve and what To ease the driver’s workload is SYNC4a safety features – including airbags – that other
was expected. trucks did not.
which is the latest version of Ford’s own
The result is a flexible, modern cabin space connectivity software that was introduced in This leadership position continues to the
that is more functional for family use as well as 2019. It offers enhanced conversational voice latest generation with more advanced integrated
for work. recognition, OTA update capability, Apple active safety systems being provided.
CarPlay and Android Auto.
To meet this requirement, Ford has provided The advanced driver assist systems (ADAS)
smart and connected technologies and features, With this new Ranger, the interior designers using a camera and radar that you see in many
with more comfort and storage options. have gone even further in making the cabin feel cars and SUVs these days are also available in the
like a car Ranger Wildtrak.
The portrait orientation of the centre
touchscreen display provides more surface area All versions now have rear air-conditioning Besides the occupants, there’s also protection
so that more menu elements can be displayed. vents and the rear backrest can be folded down to for the vehicle as it most likely will be used in
place items that can’t be left in the exposed cargo rough off-road conditions.
The vertical panel also displays the 360- bed. Additionally, there are two compartments in
degree + overhead view that allows the driver to the floor as “hideaway” storage areas. To protect vital components, there are
see all sides of the vehicle. protective underbody shields for the steering,
Right from the start, the Ranger has been a sump, transmission and transfer case. –
The instrument panel is now fully digital with leader in safety in the truck segment. So even PISTON.MY
an 8-inch TFT display that provides the driver

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Rallying back
RALLIART is a name that oRalliart brand to
motorsports enthusiasts, see competition AXCR is a gruelling, week-long, country vehicle). loss and weight, and improving
especially fans of off-road again in AXCR 2,000km cross-country rally that races Based on the Thailand- responsiveness in the mid-speed
events, will know well. cross-country race through the natural terrain of ranges frequently used in rallies.
It was the competition division of Southeast Asia. Normally held in specification double-cab model, the
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation Unfortunately, MMC went through August of each year, the rally was car’s bonnet, front and rear doors, Some AXCR stages include river
(MMC) and associated with the Dakar difficult times in later years and had to cancelled in 2020 and 2021 due to the interior and other parts have been crossings, so water-proofing
Rally as well as the World Rally reorganise itself, which led to the Covid-19 pandemic. lightened, while the body has been modifications have also been added,
Championship. Ralliart division having to cease its strengthened with a roll-cage and such as stronger sealing and an air-
operations in 2010. This year, the dates for the rally under guards. intake snorkel.
The story of Ralliart did not actually were pushed back to Nov 21 to 26, and
start in Japan but in Europe. In the However, in 2021, the company the course will be about 1,700kms The dedicated suspension provides “Since the Triton has a robust
1970s, Andrew Cowan, who drove indicated that it would revive the long. superb handling characteristics, while chassis frame and an excellent
Mitsubishi cars in many rallies worked Ralliart brand. Soon, we’ll see Team the front and rear limited-slip handling performance, we decided to
closely with the factory. Mitsubishi Ralliart in action again, It will start in Buriram in the differential, large-diameter off-road reduce the vehicle weight at a
when it competes in the Asia Cross- northeast of Thailand before crossing tyres and lightweight alloy wheels minimum for the rally modification
The close relationship and his Country Rally (AXCR) 2022. into Cambodia and ending at the greatly improve handling on rough while leveraging its original strength as
successes saw the establishment of the World Heritage site of Angkor Wat. road surfaces. much as possible,” said Hiroshi
predecessor of the Ralliart organisation Prior to the event, the team Masuoka, team director of Team
conducted endurance tests with a The Triton is classified by the FIA as Tuning of the 2.4-litre turbodiesel Mitsubishi Ralliart. – PISTON.MY
– Andrew Cowan Motor Sports Triton on an off-road course in a Group T1 rally car (prototype cross- engine focused on reducing friction
(ACMS) – in 1983. Thailand

It provided services for MMC’s The endurance tests subjected the
motorsports activities, especially in the car to high loads comparable to those
World Rally Championship as well as expected in the rally and focused
the Dakar Rally. mainly on the reliability and durability
of the chassis and engine.
It’s not clear when the Ralliart name
started to appear although it was on To test the performance of the truck
Mitsubishi vehicles that participated in in an environment similar to that of the
the early years of the Paris-Dakar Rally. actual course, the team used a 10km
course that combined a high-speed
By the 1990s, the Ralliart name was range, rough gravel road and a narrow,
strongly associated with Mitsubishi winding forest course.
Motors and appeared on rally cars in
international events.

MMC made the decision in 2002 to
acquire ACMS and made it a
subsidiary of the company directly
involved in motorsports and related
businesses.

Leading the way in electric mobility

MERCEDES-BENZ MALAYSIA further cements its practicality. LEGO Technic builds full-sized
position as a leader in electric mobility with the This gives it an exceptional position among Lamborghini Sian
continuation of its product offensive strategy.
compact electric cars. The two seats in the third CONTINUING the partnership between complete the model, of which 3,290 hours
With the introduction of three new models – row can be used by people up to 1.65m tall, and Lamborghini and LEGO Technic which was were spent on building it.
child seats can also be fitted there. established in January 2020, a Lamborghini
EQS 450+, EQB 350 4MATIC and the EQC 400, the Sian has been built with LEGO parts and is This is the first large-scale model by the
company commits to pave the way for an electric It interprets Mercedes-EQ’s progressive luxury currently on display at the Lamborghini LEGO Group to have paint-effect UV colour
future in Malaysia, in line with its global direction in an edgy and particularly a characterful way. Museum in Sant’Agata Bolognese, where the coating which will help to make the model
to go all-electric by the end of the decade, where sportscar company’s home in Italy is located. longer lasting. The colour was applied by the
market conditions allow. As the pioneer of the brand’s electric vehicle Lamborghini paint shop to ensure that the
generation, The EQC 400 4MATIC is not just a The model follows the 1:8 scale LEGO sportscar had a fitting finish.
The EQS is the first all-electric luxury sedan vehicle with electric drive. Technic Lamborghini Sian FKP 37 in 2020 but is
from Mercedes-EQ to be based on the modular full-sized, with virtually identical dimensions as The Sian, which was unveiled at the 2019
architecture for the luxury electric vehicle segment, It combines all the attributes of the brand such the real supercar. Frankfurt Motor Show, is the fastest
fusing luxury, technology, design, functionality and as quality, safety and comfort. Lamborghini of all time, thanks to a unique
connectivity, designed to delight both drivers and More than 154 different types of LEGO new hybrid system which focuses on providing
passengers. Its progressive design, unique driving comfort pieces –were used to form the unmistakable the highest power possible via the lightest
and an operating range absolutely suitable for day- outline of the Sian, right down to the very solution. It has a V12 engine – huge for a
Available as a sole variant, the EQS 450+ is rated to-day needs. smallest details. With some 400,000 LEGO hybrid powertrain – and a 48-volt e-motor.
at 245kW (WLTP combined pieces used, the Sian model weighs 2,200 kgs.
electrical consumption: “Mercedes-Benz Malaysia maintains its The 6.5litre V12, which incorporates
19.8 –15.7kWh/100km; momentum towards a sustainable future with the The word “Sian” means “lightning” or titanium intake valves and is uprated to
CO2 emissions: 0g/km) “thunderbolt” in Bolognese dialect. The experts 785bhp at 8,500rpm (the highest output ever
with a WLTP range of up launch of the new additions to the from the LEGO Group have emphasised this by from a Lamborghini powerplant) combines
to 782km. Mercedes-EQ family,” making the lights and the stylish thunderbolt with the 34bhp from the electric motor.
said Sagree Sardien, president and CEO of that flashes down the bodywork shine like the
The EQS features a Mercedes-Benz Malaysia. Y-shaped lights on the real car, while also The Sian has a claimed a top speed of over
host of other luxurious producing hexagonal tail lights that can really 350kph so it will be able to keep up with any
features including the “Our electric initiative is in full swing. We are turn on and off. other Lamborghini model. More significantly, it
highly-anticipated committed to “Lead in Electric” with a holistic well- lays claim to having the fastest acceleration of
MBUX Hyperscreen, rounded approach towards a sustainable Extremely precise detailing can be seen any production Lamborghini ever – 0 to 100
rear axle steering and tomorrow in Malaysia.” inside the car, including a LEGO brick steering km/h in less than 2.8 seconds.
Burmester 3D wheel decorated with the famous
Surround Sound Michael Jopp, vice-president, sales and Lamborghini badge and the Italian flag, an Each of the 63 customers who have already
System. marketing added: “The electric vehicles offerings instrument panel and racing seats. paid their deposits will spend upwards of
from the Mercedes-EQ family defines the future of US$3.6 million (RM16m), the final price
The sporty, low luxury vehicles in Malaysia. It took the project team 8,660 hours to depending on the degree of customisation.
and slim front of the
EQS forms a coupe- “The EQS is the first all-electric luxury sedan
like silhouette with a from Mercedes-EQ. With our EQS, we have created
bow (one bow) stretched tightly over the a completely new, future generation of luxury cars.
greenhouse.
“The EQS is also the first model to be based on
The A-pillar, which has been moved far forward, the modular architecture for luxury and executive-
and the C-pillar at the rear generate space for a class electric vehicles.
generous passenger compartment.
“With it, together comes the EQB and EQC,
Unique in this segment is the cab-forward offering an exciting option to complement every
design: the overhangs and the front-end assembly lifestyle of our customers.”
are short, the rear is smoothly rounded.

With a lot of meticulous detail work and on the
basis of the purpose design, the aerodynamicists in
close cooperation with the designers were able to
achieve a new Cd benchmark of 0.20. This makes
the EQS the most aerodynamic production car in
the world.

The operating range particularly benefits from
this. It is also among the best in terms of quiet
running. The very low wind noise level contributes
significantly to this.

The EQB 350 4MATIC is the brand’s all-electric
compact SUV with up to seven seats, offering
space for many family configurations and

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53.2 Institutions 933.0 995.8 -62.8

25.9 Retail 465.5 475.2 -9.7

20.9 Foreign 414.3 341.8 72.5

100.0 1812.8 1812.8 0 20.49 15.51 47.36 6.82 99.73 29.69 19.74 66.50
KLCI STI HANG SENG SCI NIKKEI TSEC KOSPI S&P/ASX200
Preliminary stats (excluding trade amendments). For final data, please refer to www.bursamalaysia.com 1,491.20 3,220.65 20,622.68 3,282.58 27,815.48 14,891.90 2,435.27
Source: Bursa Malaysia 6,889.70

KL MARKET SUMMARY Malaysian capital market
July 28, 2022

INDICES CHANGE attractive to foreigners
FBMEMAS 10,578.60 +148.67
FBMKLCI 1,491.20 +20.49
CONSUMER PRODUCTS 574.88 +4.10
INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS 183.66 +5.12
CONSTRUCTION 158.72 +2.89
FINANCIAL SERVICES 16,663.40 +107.38
ENERGY 666.61 +21.41
TELECOMMUNICATIONS 576.05 +10.10 o Overseas investors
HEALTH CARE 1,700.50 -3.78 can come in to tap potential
TRANSPORTATION 804.70 +2.42 uplift in foreign exchange
PROPERTY 635.91 +8.09 and growth in local
PLANTATION 6,940.26 +93.96 companies: Bursa CEO
FBMSHA 10,681.00 +186.12
FBMACE 4,832.49 +53.29
TECHNOLOGY 65.39 +1.93

TURNOVER VALUE
2.827 BIL RM1.812 BIL

5 MOST ACTIVES █ BY HAYATUN RAZAK From left: Umar, Wahid and chief financial officer Rosidah Baharom at the virtual briefing of
July 28, 2022 [email protected] Bursa’s H1 financial results yesterday.
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia makes an
STOCK VOL CLSG (sen) +/– (sen) attractive market for foreign investors in the the second half of 2022,” Umar said at Bursa year ago mainly due to lower operating
MTRONIC-WB 432,207,500 2.5 -1.0 medium term on the back of a balancing act Malaysia first half (H1) financial results revenue, primarily caused by a decline in
ZENTECH 92,613,500 4.0 -0.5 due to higher interest rates and weakening briefing yesterday. securities trading revenue.
MYEG 78,147,100 76.5 +2.0 of the ringgit against the US dollar.
MTRONIC 76,728,700 14.5 +1.5 Currently, the exchange’s valuation is at Revenue was RM317.185 million, a
BINTAI 74,506,700 12.0 UNCH Bursa Malaysia Bhd CEO Datuk a forward price-to-earnings (PE) ratio of decrease of 25.96% compared to RM428.37
Muhamad Umar Swift said theoretically 15.1x, one of the lowest in the region. million last year.
5 TOP GAINERS there should be a flight to high-yield
July 28, 2022 products and this is what it is seeing Bursa also sees a healthy initial public The operating revenue fell by 26.4% to
particularly in the foreign exchange offering (IPO) pipeline ahead despite the RM309.4 million from RM420.2 million in
STOCK VOL CLSG (RM) +/– RM market. challenging market conditions. In H1 this H1 last year. Trading revenue shrank by
MPI 428,000 32.26 +1.36 year, it has seen 16 new listings, two from 44.7% to RM147.2 million compared with
SAM 1,461,600 3.50 +0.58 “That being said, it may also spur the Main Market, 11 from the ACE Market RM266.1 million last year due to lower
BKAWAN 4,600 23.20 +0.40 interest in the equity market, as we have and three for the LEAP Market. Funds average daily trading value (ADV) for On-
KESM 26,100 7.30 +0.32 more clarity as to the yield profile and also raised through IPO totalled RM2.1 billion, Market Trades (OMT) and Direct Business
KLK 791,300 22.00 +0.30 looking for companies to restructure their higher than RM400 million raised in the Trades (DBT) of RM2.46 billion (H1’22)
balance sheets. same period last year. against RM4.51 billion last year. Trading
5 TOP LOSERS velocity was 33% compared to 61% in
July 28, 2022 “This is an opportunity for investors, “We anticipate achieving as many as 37 H1’21.
particularly foreign investors, to come to IPOs in 2022, as a low beta market we are
STOCK VOL CLSG (RM) +/– RM our market in the medium term for a actually a safe haven against the escalating It declared an interim dividend of 15 sen
SP500-H13 15,000 2.18 -0.17 potential uplift on foreign exchange as well global headwinds. However, even during a per share for financial year ending Dec 31,
HEIM 274,100 22.60 -0.16 as the growth of our companies. bear market, it is critical to keep ourselves 2022, representing a payout ratio of 95.3%,
AEONCR 18,400 14.26 -0.14 on investors’ radar and boost their 3% higher than the payout ratio in H1’21.
ASTRO-C37 700,000 0.015 -0.135 “We will see how the balance of the year participation in our market,” said chairman
RAPID 8,400 12.98 -0.12 progresses. Taking into account the World Wahid Omar. Umar said the weaker revenue stream
Bank’s forecast of Malaysian economic has been influenced by domestic and
growth of 5.5% driven by higher For H1 ended June 30, 2022, the bourse global developments including global
consumption demand, we expect the reported a net profit of RM127.44 million, inflationary pressures, which resulted in a
number of new listings to remain strong in down 39.42% from RM210.36 million a decline in profit.

EXCHANGE RATES JULY 28, 2022 Maxis Q2 net profit at RM329m, to pay 5 sen dividend

Foreign currency Bank sell Bank buy Bank buy KUALA LUMPUR: Maxis Bhd recorded a net profit of RM627 million, a decrease of heavy investments for its converged network
8.61% drop in net profit for its second quarter 9.65% compared to its net profit of RM694 performance and customer experience.
1 US DOLLAR TT/OD TT OD (Q2) ended June 30, 2022 to RM329 million million year-on-year. Contributions to Jendela’s universal service
1 AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR 4.5170 4.3840 4.3740 compared with RM360 million in the same provision (USP) fund was recorded at about
1 BRUNEI DOLLAR 3.1740 3.0500 3.0340 quarter last year, due to higher depreciation Its revenue of RM4.83 billion was 7% RM2.5 billion in the first half of 2022 alone.
1 CANADIAN DOLLAR 3.2650 3.1630 and amortisation charges as well as the one- higher from RM4.51 billion in the
1 EURO 3.5180 3.1710 3.4120 off prosperity tax (Cukai Makmur). corresponding period of the previous year. Separately, its CEO Gökhan Ogut said that
1 NEWZEALAND DOLLAR 4.6090 3.4240 4.4410 its solid performance across all segments
1 SINGAPORE DOLLAR 2.8370 4.4610 2.7160 In a Bursa filing, it posted a 6.6% year-on- The telecommunications company’s underlines the group’s sharp focus on
1 STERLING POUND 3.2650 2.7320 3.1630 year increase in total revenue to RM2.42 (telco) service revenue increased 4.3% to strategy and agility, and it is well-positioned
1 SWISS FRANC 5.4960 3.1710 5.3030 billion from RM2.27 billion in the RM2.08 billion, on the back of better for continued growth in a rapidly changing
100 UAE DIRHAM 4.6950 5.3230 4.5730 corresponding quarter in 2021, attributed by contribution from both consumer and and competitive telco landscape.
100 BANGLADESHTAKA 124.4200 4.5880 117.8000 growth in both its service revenue and device enterprise business.
100 CHINESE RENMINBI 4.8530 118.0000 4.3420 revenue. Additionally, the telco declared a second
100 HONGKONG DOLLAR 67.0000 4.5420 The telco’s capital expenditure for the interim dividend of five sen per share
100 INDIAN RUPEE 58.1600 64.5000 N/A For the six-month period, it recorded a quarter was at RM2.41 billion, up 33.9% year- payable on Sept 30, 2022.
100 INDONESIAN RUPIAH 5.7500 55.2800 55.0800 on-year with the company continuing its
100 JAPANESE YEN 0.0311 5.4000 5.2000
100 NEWTAIWAN DOLLAR 3.3400 0.0282 Expect further hikes in OPR this year, say investment banks
100 PAKISTAN RUPEE 16.2000 3.2350 0.0232
100 PHILIPPINE PESO 1.9500 3.2250 KUALA LUMPUR: Local investment banks It said the Fed’s aggressive posturing and growth would continue to be driven by the
100 QATAR RIYAL 8.2500 N/A expect Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to raise obsession with taming inflation indicate that it stronger recovery in domestic demand, we
100 SAUDI RIYAL 124.3500 1.8200 N/A the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) by at least 25 would continue to raise interest rates sharply, expect BNM to maintain its hawkish tilt and
100THAI BAHT 121.6100 7.7800 1.6200 basis points (bps) by year-end, tracking the US at the expense of growth. raise the OPR by at least 25bps each at its
12.8600 118.0400 7.5800 Federal Reserve’s 75bps rate hike on remaining two MPC meetings for this year,”
115.4500 117.8400 Wednesday. As for Malaysia, it noted that inflationary said Kenanga.
11.4100 115.2500 pressure is mounting, registering a hotter-
11.0100 In a note yesterday, Kenanga Investment than-expected 3.4% in June versus 2.8% in May Meanwhile, Hong Leong Investment Bank
Bank Bhd (Kenanga) said it expects BNM to on the back of pent-up demand and tourism- Bhd is maintaining its expectation that BNM
Source: Malayan Banking Berhad/Bernama maintain its hawkish tone and raise the OPR by led spending following the reopening of would increase the OPR by an additional
at least 25bps during each of its remaining two international borders and removal of Covid-19 25bps in the September MPC meeting, ending
Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meetings restrictions. the year with the OPR at 2.5% from the current
this year, slated for Aug 7-8 and Nov 2-3. 2.25%. – Bernama
“Along with the expectation that GDP

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Westports’ Q2 performance affected by higher fuel costs

KUALA LUMPUR: Westports Holdings Bhd surge in global energy prices, widespread better resilience, with overall gateway volume regional customers’ requirements, Ruben
registered a lower net profit of RM162.29 escalating inflationary pressures, interest rates remaining near-identical at 1.91 million TEUs. said.
million in the second quarter ended June 30, increase, slipping economic momentum, and a
2022 (Q2’22) from RM177.97 million in the military conflict in Ukraine, Westports noted. “In the conventional segment, the “As the shift towards cleaner energy input
same period last year due to higher fuel costs. These adverse challenges are being company moved 5.46 million tonnes of cargo,” gathers momentum, Westports accommodated
compounded by the said group managing director Datuk Ruben the biggest Swiss-based container liner’s first
Revenue, however, was higher at RM510.98 unresolved supply LNG dual-fuel ULCV (Ultra large container
million from RM505.07 million amid growth in chain constraints and Emir Gnanalingam vessel) as the latter made its maiden call at
container revenue, according to its Bursa pandemic-induced Abdullah. Westports in April,” he added.
Malaysia filing yesterday. port closures at
various points in time He said the new Going forward, Ruben said it is
Separately, in a statement, Westports said in the Far East. Liquid Bulk Terminal increasingly more challenging to maintain an
its container segment handled a throughput 5 (LBT5) jetty has identical container throughput in the current
volume of 4.88 million twenty-foot equivalent Westports said the intensifying headwinds accommodated its year amid the ongoing disruption in the
units (TEU) and accommodated a total of contributed to a reduction in transhipment first very large gas carrier and, subsequent to supply chain, soaring inflation, zero-Covid
3,820 vessels in the first half of this year. containers handled to 2.97 million TEU. that, the first commercial liquefied petroleum policy in China and conflict in Europe that are
gas (LPG) throughput was discharged into the not conducive to global economic growth. –
The six-month period witnessed tumultuous “However, the local economy demonstrated recently built facilities. Bernama
global macroeconomic conditions, including a The stored LPG at Pulau Indah caters to

An artist’s impression of More developers set
AirAsia’s flying taxi service. to launch campaigns
to boost sales, says
AirAsia, Skyports to explore Knight Frank Malaysia
air taxi facilities development
KUALA LUMPUR: More property developers
o Partners to conduct feasibility studies on potential sites, mobility (AAM) development and interest in are expected to unveil attractive campaigns to
integration of infrastructure for vertiport network in Malaysia Malaysia and the wider Asia-Pacific (Apac) reduce unsold inventories and boost sales of
region. new property products following the end of the
PETALING JAYA: AirAsia’s Advanced Air Captain Ling Liong Tien said that following the popular Home Ownership Campaign (HOC) on
Mobility and Skyports Infrastructure have announcement of the group’s venture into the Skyports Infrastructure has global portfolio Dec 31, 2021, said Knight Frank Malaysia.
signed a letter of intent to explore the urban air taxi service earlier this year, it has of designing and building take-off and landing
development of air taxi infrastructure in been working to explore its feasibility in infrastructure for eVTOL passenger aircraft. It The independent global property consultancy
Malaysia. Malaysia. has a portfolio of projects across major cities, firm said property developers are gradually
including Paris, London and Los Angeles. weaving in the environmental, social and
The one-year partnership will focus on “This partnership with Skyports will Within the Apac region, the company has governance (ESG) aspects in the
joint feasibility studies for the integration of air accelerate the review of the infrastructure partnerships to assess and develop AAM conceptualisation, design and construction stages
taxi vertiport infrastructure, the identification including vertical takeoff and landing infrastructure in Singapore and Japan. of their projects, following the increased emphasis
of potential vertiport sites, and the platforms in the country as well as strengthen on sustainability and climate change mitigation.
development of operational requirements and our potential as a zero-emissions ultra-short- Advanced Air Mobility is a unit of AirAsia
frameworks to implement a vertiport network haul air travel provider in Southeast Asia,” he Aviation Group, which is the aviation arm of Group managing director Sarkunan
in Malaysia. Initial assessments will prioritise said in a joint statement yesterday. Capital A. AirAsia is involved in the Subramaniam said despite the end of the HOC,
Kuala Lumpur. operationalisation of AAM in Malaysia. In the the residential properties market continued to
Skyports head of Asia-Pacific Yun-Yuan Tay past year, the company has announced plans recover in the second half of 2022, thanks to other
AirAsia Aviation Group Ltd chief safety said in the statement the partnership to lease 100 vertical aerospace VX4 eVTOL economic stimulus introduced during the year.
officer and head of advanced air mobility highlights the progress of advanced air aircraft from Avolon, launched its drone
training programme and, most recently, “The recently announced 100% stamp duty
extended drone-related training to the high- exemption for first-time homeowners of
technology-related sectors. properties priced RM500,000 and below through
the Keluarga Malaysia Home Ownership Initiative
(i-Miliki) will assist in propelling recovery as well,”
he said in a statement yesterday.

Sarkunan said it is essential to foster
resilience in real estate portfolios by anticipating
risks and minimising the disruption from all
corners, adding that the growing awareness and
adoption of ESG frameworks in the residential
market will help to boost the value of sustainable
real estate in the future.

“Developers should continue to be
innovative in adapting to the headwinds by
focusing more on design optimisation and
value engineering.

“Moving forward, new project launches will
generally focus on the M40 market in view of the
pent-up demand following the limited
residential launches in recent years, as well as
the gradual economic recovery,” he added.

In its newly released H1 2022 Real Estate
Highlights, Knight Frank Malaysia said prices
for residential properties, especially new
launches, are set to increase due to the steep
rise in the price of building materials, and
subsequently, construction costs.

This, coupled with higher borrowing costs
due to recent increases in the Overnight Policy
Rate and the anticipation of further hikes, will
lessen interest in the property market, in one way
or another, it added. - Bernama

Local property market likely to rebound in second half of year: Pro Men founder

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian property She added that buyers will be able to enjoy a one’s job stability and personal income. goods and construction materials, developers
sector is likely to rebound in the second half of 100% MoT stamp duty exemption when they She noted that now is a good time for buyers are offering better packaged products to property
2022, supported by domestic economic recovery purchase properties priced below RM500,000, buyers by possibly absorbing some costs, with
reopening of international borders and policies while purchasers of properties priced between to leverage opportunities in the property market, more value-added features and affordable prices
introduced by the government to boost the RM500,001 and RM1 million will be eligible for a especially if the properties are in a good location for new launches, including government
market. 50% discount on stamp duty. and are being offered at below market price. housing projects.

Pro Men Sdn Bhd founder and property “We think this will help urban areas like Kuala Meanwhile, on Bank Negara Malaysia’s move “However, for properties priced above the
entrepreneur Michelle Chao Xiang Mei said the Lumpur to rebound, but it could be a slower to increase the Overnight Policy Rate by 25 basis RM1 million threshold, borrowers will be
country’s manageable Covid-19 infection rate is recovery for the suburban areas as it also points to 2.25%, Chao said although it will result negatively affected, thus demand in this
also helping to boost sentiment in the sector. depends on household incomes,” she said on in higher borrowing costs and monthly particular segment could slow down in the
“The Brief” programme on Bernama TV, which instalments for borrowers, it is unlikely to affect second half of 2022.
“We can see that the government has come was aired on Wednesday. purchasers of properties priced below
out with a number of policies to boost our RM500,000 very much. “On that note, we hope the government can
property market, such as the waiver on the Real Chao said that those who are planning to reimplement the Malaysia My Second Home
Property Gains Tax and the memorandum of purchase a property must conduct proper and Borrowers would probably pay an extra programme to let more foreigners into the
transfer (MoT) stamp duty waiver for first-time careful research before making any commitment RM150-RM200 a month, which, in her opinion, country and digest these higher property prices,”
house buyers,” she said. as a big-ticket purchase is highly dependent on is still manageable. she added. - Bernama

Chao said that despite the higher costs of raw

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PPI to continue easing in coming months: MIDF Research BRIEFS ALMOST QUADRUPLES

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s the improved supply of June) for the 17th consecutive reading since March 2021, while KUALA LUMPUR: Unisem (M) Bhd’s
producer price index (PPI), which intermediate materials following month,” it said. the cost of intermediate materials net profit nearly quadrupled to
measures the costs of goods at the the decline in the Baltic Dry Index. continued to rise at a double-digit RM205.86 million in the second
factory gate, is expected to Citing data from the rate of 13% y-o-y for the 12th quarter ended June 30, 2022 (Q2
continue easing in the coming The index, which measures the Department of Statistics Malaysia consecutive month. FY22), from RM54.64 million a year
months, said MIDF Amanah cost of shipping goods worldwide, released on Wednesday, MIDF earlier. The bulk of the increase was
Investment Bank Bhd Research slipped to 2,240 points in June 2022 Research said the PPI for local “The continued rise in raw due to a gain on disposal amounting
(MIDF Research). from 2,566 in May 2022, signalling production grew 10.9% y-o-y in materials and intermediate inputs to RM127.93 million from the sale of
signs of easing pressure on the June, easing to the slowest rise signal higher inflationary land and building in Batam,
In a note yesterday, the global supply chain. since March, due to the correction pressures on local producers. Indonesia by indirect subsidiary PT
research arm of MIDF said the in commodity prices. Unisem, which discontinued its
PPI’s expected easing, after “On another note, the cost “As a result, producer prices for operations in March 2020. The global
dropping to 10.9% year-on-year (y- pressures would cause producers However, it said the PPI finished goods increased faster at provider of semiconductor assembly
o-y) in June 2022 from 11.2% y-o-y to keep prices high, with PPI inflation for crude materials 1.6% y-oy in June, the highest since and test services said net profit from
in the previous month, was due to inflation remaining above the continue to expand to 16.9% y-o-y December 2015,” it said. – continuing operations jumped 28.6%
consumer price index (of 3.4% in in June 2022, albeit at the lowest Bernama year-on-year (y-o-y) to RM70.4 million
due to higher average selling prices
Matrade eyes 35,000 firms coupled with favourable US
on digital platform in 5 years dollar/ringgit exchange rates. –
Bernama
o It expects 3,500
companies in the first NESTLE EARNINGS RISE TO
year,with export RM170M IN 2ND QUARTER
revenue of RM6-7m
KUALA LUMPUR: Nestle (Malaysia)
█ BY GLORIA HARRY BEATTY Bhd’s net profit increased to
[email protected] RM169.65 million for the second
quarter ended June 30, 2022 (Q2
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia From left: Teh, Mustafa, and Matrade deputy CEO officer (exporters development) Abu Bakar Yusof. FY22) from RM134.53 million in the
External Trade Development Corp same period last year on stronger
(Matrade) targets 35,000 companies and promote Malaysia-made imports increased by 30.9% to them to be able to have the ability to sales and lower Covid-19 related
to join its newly launched digital products and services to buyers and RM616 billion. The highest export compete, that’s why MDTP is expenses. In a filing with Bursa
platform, Matrade Digital Trade partners across the globe. figure recorded by the country was important, it combines the strength Malaysia yesterday, the food and
Platform (MDTP), which it in June 2022 which stood at of Matrade which has a vast network beverage giant said that the
estimates will generate RM60-RM70 He shared that last year, RM146.16 billion,” he said. in various countries that can reach improved performance was achieved
million in total export revenue Malaysia’s external trade improved out to potential partners, potential despite the impact of increased
within five years, said Matrade CEO exponentially, registering historic “As reported by the Department buyers and potential importers,” Teh commodity prices and unfavourable
Datuk Mohd Mustafa Abdul Aziz. performance with trade, exports, of Statistics Malaysia (DoSM), for said. exchange rates, as well as the impact
imports and trade surplus reaching the year 2021, eCommerce income of the Cukai Makmur (Prosperity Tax)
Mohd Mustafa added that in the an all-time high, surpassing RM2 performance increased by 21.8% He said that doing trade or on profit after tax. Its revenue jumped
first year, it aims for 3,500 trillion for the first time. Matrade valued at RM1.1 trillion, compared business with overseas partners via to RM1.64 billion from RM1.38 billion,
companies to join which would believes that the country is on the to 2020 (RM896.4 billion). The face to face is not always possible. driven by both domestic and export
generate a total export revenue of right path towards economic eCommerce sector contributed Therefore, MDTP plays a role as a sales which increased by 12.5% and
about RM6-RM7 million. recovery. 11.5% to the national GDP (gross “business connectivity platform” 48.1%, respectively. – Bernama
domestic product) in 2020 valued at that has virtual tools and services
“For the first year, we are “From our vantage point, 2022 RM163 billion as compared to 8.5% such as B2B, business matching, MTC TO LAUNCH ESG
targeting about 3,500 companies to will be another year of leaps and in 2019 (RM129 billion),” he added. online teaching, online selling as CHARTER BY YEAR-END
come aboard with a total of revenue bounds. Malaysia’s total trade well as online promoting to create
of about RM6 to RM7 million for a surpassed RM1 trillion within the Meanwhile, Fusionex group CEO new business opportunities and KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian
start. For the coming four years, we first five months of this year, the Datuk Seri Ivan Teh said that potential partnerships. Timber Council (MTC) will launch an
are looking up to 34,000 companies shortest period to breach this Malaysian SME are not just environmental, social and corporate
to come aboard. This journey of milestone. As of June 2022 (January- competing with regional peers and The platform, which went live governance (ESG) charter in the
ours will take about five years,” he June 2022), trade climbed by 28.2% if they want to do well, they have to yesterday, is to be implemented in fourth quarter of this year as a guide
told reporters during the press to RM1.36 trillion. Exports compete globally. four phases. These implementation and reference for players in the
conference at the soft launch of increased by 26.1% to RM739.1 phases are expected to be country’s timber industry. MTC CEO
MDTP yesterday. billion (RM739.13; actual), while “We have to upgrade the (game) completed by Q2’23. Muhtar Suhaili said the charter will be
of our Malaysian companies for a platform for industry players to
In collaboration with data conduct business in line with ESG.
technology provider Fusionex Corp, “MTC initiated this ESG charter with
Matrade is developing MDTP, a the cooperation of industry players to
business-to-business (B2B) and ensure that it meets their needs and
business-to-consumer (B2C) trade whatever that is lacking,“ he told
platform that aims to help local Bernama at the Malaysia International
small and medium-sized Agricommodity Expo and Summit
enterprises (SME) enter the 2022 on Wednesday. – Bernama
international trade scene. It also
aims to reduce trade complexities, YINSON: FPSO NGANHURRA
foster business interconnectivity TO BE USED IN ANGOLA

Honda Malaysia on road to achieve 2022 sales target KUALA LUMPUR: Yinson Holdings
Bhd, through its unit Yinson Acacia
PETALING JAYA: Honda number of sales in March with has received outstanding features. Recently in July, we kept Ltd, has entered into an exclusivity
Malaysia yesterday announced more than 10,500 units sold. In response from the market. The the momentum going with the agreement with bp Exploration
that it has sold more than 39,000 terms of sales performance by positive acceptance of the Honda launch of our popular compact (Angola) Ltd, for the reservation of
units between January and June models, the City was the best- models helped to boost our sales SUV, the all-new HR-V,“ Honda FPSO Nganhurra for use in BP’s
this year, a 60% increase selling model, contributing 39% performance this year. We saw Malaysia managing director and proposed oilfields in Angola. The
compared to the same period in to the total sales, followed by the high demand in terms of CEO Hironobu Yoshimura. floating, production storage and
2021. City Hatchback and Civic at 23% bookings in the run up to the end offloading (FPSO) vessel is reserved
and 18% respectively. Notably, of sales tax exemption on 30th Honda Malaysia appreciates under the deal for proposed 10-well
The excellent performance the City, City Hatchback, Civic June 2022, where more than the support from the government subsea Palas, Astrea and Juno Oil
puts the company on track to and Accord were the No. 1 non- 105,000 bookings were received for extending the sales tax Fields (PAJ project) by BP, the
achieve its 2022 sales target of national cars in their respective in the first six months this year. exempted vehicle registration operator of the Block 31 Contractor
80,000 units. As at June 30, Honda segments from January to May period to March 31, 2023. It is Group. Under the agreement, Yinson
Malaysia contributed 12% to the 2022. “Honda Malaysia started 2022 working hard to ensure that the will exclusively allocate FPSO
total industry volume (TIV). on a high note with the launch of new cars are delivered to the Nganhurra to BP for the PAJ project
Since its launch, the all-new the Civic in January, which left a customers in a timely manner until Dec 31, 2022 with an option for
Out of the total units sold in model, featuring exceptional strong impression in the market while maintaining the highest bp to extend until June 30, 2023.
the first half of 2022, Honda styling and advanced technology, with its attractive and premium quality.
Malaysia recorded the highest GCAP INKS 25-YEAR 5.5MWP
SOLAR PPA WITH MUDA

KUALA LUMPUR: G Capital Bhd’s
(GCAP) 70%-owned unit Solarcity
Malaysia Sdn Bhd (Solarcity) has
entered into a solar power purchase
agreements (PPA) with Federal
Packages Sdn Bhd on Wednesday.
Under the PPA, Solarcity will design,
construct, install, own, operate and
maintain a solar photovoltaic energy
generating system (Solar PV system)
with a capacity of 5,500KWp at the
premises of Federal Packages
located in Simpang Ampat, Pulau
Pinang.

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TOYOTA MISSES OUTPUT
BRIEFS TARGET FOR APRIL-JUNE Singapore Airlines swings
to S$370m net profit in Q2
TOKYO: Toyota Motor’s production
for the April-June quarter fell around SYDNEY: Singapore Airlines (SIA) o Revenue for April-June quarter triples as passenger travel recovery and air
10% short of its initial plan, but the swung to a first-quarter net profit of passenger traffic surges 14-fold year-on-year cargo demand,” the airline said.
automaker struck a more optimistic S$370 million (RM1.19 billion), it
note for its business from August said yesterday, after a 14-fold pandemic levels by the end of full-service airline during the June SIA reported an operating cash
onwards as China’s Covid-19 increase in passenger traffic year on December, up from 61% in the June quarter, the carrier said. surplus of S$1.48 billion during the
lockdowns eased and demand year thanks to an easing of Covid-19 quarter. first quarter.
outside Japan was resilient. The travel restrictions. Travel demand has rebounded
world’s largest automaker by sales “Travel demand is expected to strongly in all regions except East Its strong performance contrasts
said yesterday output and sales were The figure was a major remain robust in the near term as Asia, where rules remain stricter with Hong Kong-based rival Cathay
on the path to recovery, raising improvement from the S$409 we head into the year-end holiday than most of the world. Pacific Airways, which has been
hopes it will still be able to reach its million loss in the first quarter a travel period, with forward sales hampered by strict passenger and
record 9.7 million global vehicle year earlier, when more than two staying buoyant for the next three SIA, however, said inflationary crew quarantine rules.
production target for the year thirds of its revenue was from cargo. months up to October 2022,” SIA pressures including elevated fuel
ending March 2023. For its April- said in a statement. prices remain a concern. Cathay expects its passenger
June first quarter, Toyota produced SIA’s revenue tripled to S$3.9 capacity to approach up to 25% of
2,120,577 vehicles, 9.8% below its billion in the three months to June Revenue per available seat “Interest rate hikes and slowing pre-pandemic levels by year-end,
initial target of 2,350,000 for the 30 and its quarterly operating profit kilometre, a measure combining economic growth in many up from 11% in June.
period. – Reuters of S$556 million was the second airfares and the percentage of seats countries around the world,
highest in the company’s history. filled, reached a record peak at its including the SIA Group’s key Singapore will resume
RIO TINTO IN RAIL, PORT JV markets, are risk factors to operations at its main airport’s
FOR GUINEA’S SIMANDOU The airline has been ramping up fourth terminal on Sept 13, the
capacity from its Singapore hub and Changi Airport Group said last
SYDNEY/JOHANNESBURG: Rio expects to reach about 81% of pre- week, citing a strong rebound in
Tinto’s Guinea subsidiary has formed passenger demand. – Reuters
an infrastructure joint venture with
Winning Consortium Simandou Asian firms’ capex to shrink in 2023, first since 2015
(WCS) and the government, paving
the way for work to resume on the BENGALURU: Asian companies grappling with rising costs of raw although it may rise 2.1% in the high for utilities or
world’s largest undeveloped iron ore will slow investment sharply this material, labour and logistics as next. manufacturing firms that invest
project. The joint venture (JV) for the year, deterred by soaring interest China’s Covid-19 related in changing their businesses,”
Simandou railway and port is a rates and fears of deepening lockdowns have further strained The region’s tech firms, which said Herald van der Linde, head
milestone for Rio and WCS, whose recession, and budgets will on supply chains and the Ukraine will still spend 8% more than they of HSBC’s Asia Pacific equity
shareholders include a unit of China average fall next year, the first war has pushed up energy did last year to catch the last of strategy.
Hongqiao, but the firms said they contraction since 2015, data prices. Businesses have sounded the demand generated by the
must still negotiate final JV showed. caution over slowing consumer pandemic, are expected to cut Utilities and industrial firms
agreements. The companies gave demand. spending by 3% next year. are expected to boost capex
the Guinea government a 15% free Capital spending at large and this year by 18% and 17%
carried stake in the JV, La Compagnie mid-cap Asian companies is Some sectors are expected to Spending by consumer respectively.
du TransGuinéen. – Reuters expected to grow 6.4% in 2022 cut spending more aggressively. discretionary firms is expected to
and slip 0.7% in 2023, compared fall 7.8% in 2022 and rise 3.3% in Budget cuts will also vary by
MA PLANS TO GIVE UP with a 13% rise last year, Capital expenditure (capex) 2023. country, with data showing
CONTROL OF ANT: REPORT according to Refinitiv data. for Asian autos and their Malaysia and China making the
component suppliers is expected “There are increases in parts deepest cuts at 12.1% and 4.68%
BENGALURU: Chinese billionaire Companies globally are to plunge 16.5% this year of Asia tech hardware – especially respectively. – Reuters
Jack Ma plans to give up control of mature foundries – and capex is
financial technology company Ant
Group Co in an effort to move away
from affiliate Alibaba Group Holding
Ltd, The Wall Street Journal reported
yesterday. Alibaba did not immediately
respond to a Reuters request for
comment.

Evergrande receives CK Asset bid for headquarters building in Hong Kong

HONG KONG: Struggling Chinese asset disposal effort to raise fund. Wakefield as the sole agent to sell the The China
developer Evergrande Group is selling The sale proceeds of the Hong 345,000 square foot office building, Evergrande
its Hong Kong headquarters via a the Financial Times reported Centre sign is
tendering process that ended Kong tower would be used to repay yesterday, citing sources, and the sale seen in Hong
yesterday, a source with direct offshore creditors as part of the debt was expected to fetch a much lower Kong. A
knowledge said, and local developer restructuring plan that is expected to figure this time, closer to HK$9 billion tendering
CK Asset confirmed it has bid for it. be announced this week, sources have (RM5.1 billion). process for
said. the sale of the
With more than US$300 billion Cushman & Wakefield and headquarters
(RM1.33 trillion) in liabilities, Several Hong Kong developers Evergrande declined to comment. building
Evergrande has been trying to sell its have submitted tenders, the source ended
26-storey China Evergrande Centre in told Reuters, while there was little CK Asset, founded by billionaire Li yesterday. –
Hong Kong’s Wan Chai district after a participation from Chinese state- Ka-shing, said in an emailed REUTERSPIX
potential US$1.7 billion deal owned players. statement yesterday it has submitted a
collapsed late last year, as part of the tender for China Evergrande Centre. –
Evergrande recently appointed real Reuters
estate services group Cushman &

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COMPANIES ACT, 2016 SPORTS
322 Notices IN THE MATTER OF PERISYTIHARAN JUALAN AND IN THE MATTER OF IN THE MATTER OF THE
IN THE MATTER OF THE COMPANIES ACT 2016 PERINTAH JUALAN ATAS PERMINTAAN PEMEGANG GADAIAN 0705AUC2021000003 COMPANIES ACT, 2016 INSIDE EDGE
Dalam Perkara Seksyen 257 Dan 263, Kanun Tanah Negara, 1965 ASSORTED WEALTH Gill, Chahal lead India to victory
THE COMPANIES ACT 2016 AND IN THE MATTER OF MAYBANK ISLAMIC BERHAD (787435-M) .....PEMEGANG GADAIAN SDN. BHD. AND
AND GPLUS MANUFACTURING SDN. BHD. DAN IIN THE MATTER OF MPB INDIA underlined their strength in depth with a
1. FARIZA BINTI ABDULLAH (NO. K/P : 760601-02-5556) (CO. NO.: 200501024698 crushing 119-run victory over the West Indies
IN THE MATTER OF 201301009349 (1039191-V) 2. ISMAIL BIN SAID (NO. K/P : 710110-07-5641) .....PENGGADAI (706831-K)) SERVICES SDN. BHD. on the Duckworth Lewis Stern method in the
ENGSEEN BLEACHING & DYEING (IN MEMBERS’ Menurut Perintah Pentadbir Tanah Daerah Barat Daya, Pulau Pinang yang diperbuat pada 26 Mei 2022, adalah [201101030825 (958960-P)] rain-effected third and final One-Day
diisytiharkan bahawa Pentadbir Tanah Barat Daya dengan dibantu oleh Pelelong Berlesen akan menjual secara:- NOTICE OF SHARE CAPITAL International at Queen’s Park Oval in Trinidad.
(KULIM) SDN. BHD. VOLUNTARY WINDING-UP) LELONGAN AWAM PADA HARI RABU 10 OGOS 2022, JAM 10.30 PAGI, REDUCTION BY WAY OF THE (Members’ Voluntary Opening batsman Shubman Gill was left
(Registration No. NOTICE OF FINAL MEETING DI PERKARANGAN PEJABAT DAERAH DAN TANAH, CANCELLATION OF PAID-UP Winding-up) stranded two runs short of a maiden senior
199101010089 (220401-P) DAERAH BARAT DAYA, PULAU PINANG. SHARE CAPITAL WHICH IS international century as rain ended the visitors’
[In Members’ Voluntary UNDER SECTION 459 OF NOTA : Bakal-bakal pembeli adalah dinasihatkan agar membuat carian rasmi hakmilik di Pejabat Tanah dan LOST OR UNREPRESENTED At a General Meeting of the innings at 225 for three off 36 overs batting first.
THE COMPANIES ACT 2016 memeriksa hartanah tersebut sebelum menyertai jualan lelong. Members of the Company duly Set a revised target of 257 off 35 overs, the
Winding-Up) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Final BUTIR - BUTIR HAKMILIK:- BY AVAILABLE ASSETS convened and held at 122-01, home side crumbled to 137 all out off 26 overs
NOTICE OF FINAL MEETING Meeting of the Company will be held at NO. HAKMILIK STRATA: Geran Mukim 678/M1/1/11; NO. PETAK/NO. TINGKAT: 11 / 1; NO. BANGUNAN: M1; NO. NOTICE is hereby given Jalan Adda 7, Taman Adda, with leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal leading the
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT 7, Jalan Rotan Cucur, Taman Sri Jaya, LOT: Lot 1013; MUKIM / DAERAH / NEGERI: Mukim 11/ Barat Daya / Pulau Pinang; PEGANGAN : Selama-lamanya; pursuant to Section 117(10) of 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor on 26 rout with figures of four for 17. Gill played
pursuant to Section 459 of the 83000 Batu Pahat, Johor on 29 August KELUASAN TANAH : 65 meter persegi; PEMILIK BERDAFTAR : 1. FARIZA BINTI ABDULLAH (NO. K/P : 760601- the Companies Act, 2016, that July 2022, the following Special fluently from the outset for a run-a-ball 98,
Companies Act, 2016, the Final 2022 at 10.00 a.m. 02-5556) – ½ bahagian 2. ISMAIL BIN SAID (NO. K/P : 710110-07-5641) – ½ bahagian; SYARAT-SYARAT NYATA : a Special Resolution to reduce Resolutions were duly passed. putting on 113 with opening partner and
Meeting of the members of the AGENDA Petak ini hendaklah digunakan untuk tujuan rumah pangsa sahaja.; SEKATAN KEPENTINGAN : Tiada; BEBANAN the share capital of ASSORTED 1. THAT the company will be captain Shikhar Dhawan (58) and then 86 with
abovenamed Company will be 1. To receive and consider the : Gadaian kepada Malayan Banking Berhad melalui Perserahan No. 0705SC2005001231, didaftarkan pada 14 WEALTH SDN. BHD. (CO. NO.: the energetic Shreyas Iyer (44).
held at 18-22-A1 Gurney Tower, Liquidator’s account of receipts, Disember 2005. Suratkuasa Wakil : 0705SW2002000200. 200501024698 (706831-K) liquidated by way of members’
Persiaran Gurney, 10250 Penang payment and statements of LOKASI DAN PERIHAL HARTANAH (“the Company”) was duly voluntarily winding up. England down Proteas in 1st T20
on 29 August 2022 at 10.00 a.m. distribution among the contributories, Hartanah tersebut adalah satu unit apartment tiga (3) bilik yang terletak di alamat No. 1115-G-2, Pangsapuri passed by the Members on 27 2. THAT LEE KONG BENG, a
for the following purposes:- showing the manner in which Sri Bayan, Jalan Permatang Damar Laut, 11960 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang. Keluasan plot hartanah tersebut JULY 2022. director of the Company be JONNY BAIRSTOW’S excellent season
1. To receive and adopt the winding-up has been conducted adalah seluas 65 meter persegi. An extract of the Special and is hereby appointed as the continued as he made 90 in England’s 41-run
Liquidators’ Final Accounts and to hear any explanation arising HARGA RIZAB Resolution is set out below: Liquidator of the Company to win over South Africa in the 1st T20
showing the manner in which therefrom. Hartanah tersebut akan dijual tertakluk kepada satu harga rizab sebanyak RM 230,000.00 (Ringgit Malaysia : THAT the Company approves act for the purposes of winding international at Bristol yesterday. Moeen Ali
the winding up has been 2. To determine pursuant Section 518 of DUA RATUS TIGA PULUH RIBU SAHAJA) dan kepada syarat-syarat jualan yang dicetak di perisytiharan jualan. the share capital reduction of up the Company’s affairs and compiled England’s quickest T20 fifty, off just 16
conducted and to hear any the Companies Act 2016, the manner Bagi penawar-penawar yang berminat adalah dikehendaki mendepositkan 10% daripada harga rizab dalam bentuk 5,000,000 units of ordinary distrbuting its assets. balls, as the host made 234-6. Proteas quick
explanation that may be given in which the books, papers, accounts Bank Draft diatas nama MAYBANK ISLAMIC BERHAD sebelum jam 10.30 pagi pada hari lelongan awam dan baki shares by way of cancellation 3. THAT the said Liquidator be Lungi Ngidi took an excellent 5-39, his career
by the Liquidators. and documents of the Company and wang belian hendaklah dibayar oleh pembeli dalam tempoh satu ratus dua puluh(120) hari dari tarikh jualan kepada of paid-up share capital which indemnified by the Company best T20 international figures. England’s Reece
2. To resolve that under Section of the Liquidator(s) thereof shall be MAYBANK ISLAMIC BERHAD. is lost or unrepresented by from and against all costs, Topley struck twice in the second over to
518(3)(b) of the Companies Act, disposed of. Untuk butir-butir selanjutnya, sila berhubung dengan Pentadbir Tanah Daerah Barat Daya, Pulau Pinang atau kepada available assets amounted charges, losses, expenses reduce South Africa to 7-2, removing Quinton
2016, the books, accounts and Phan Li Ching TETUAN MOHD ANUAR & CO, Peguambela dan Peguamcara yang beralamat di No. 16, Tingkat Satu, Lengkok to RM5,000,000.00 or RM1 and liabilities incurred in de Kock and Rilee Rossouw. South Africa were
documents of the Company be Liquidator Cempaka 1, Persiaran Cempaka, Bandar Aman Jaya, 08000 Sungai Petani, Kedah. Tel: 04-4411471 Fax: per share in proportion to the or sustained by him in the 86-4 in the 10th over, with Reeza Hendricks
destroyed after the expiration Dated : 29 July 2022 04-4411490 (Ruj: MAC/SP/LIT/MBB/004-02/2021/RMA), atau Pelelong yang tersebut di bawah:- members’ shareholdings of the execution and discharge of his having made 57 off 33 balls, when Tristan
of three (3) months from the IN THE HIGH COURT OF MALAYA AT MF PROJECT MANAGEMENT, ABDUL GHAFAR BIN MOHD NOOR Company. duties in relation thereto. Stubbs hauled them back into the game with a
date of the final meeting. NO. 61, TKT 1, LRG BERTAM INDAH 1, PELELONG BERLESEN Pursuant to Section 118(2) LEE KONG BENG brilliant maiden T20 international fifty off just 19
3) To approve and accept the KUALA LUMPUR TAMAN BERTAM INDAH, 019-3331469 of the Companies Act, 2016, Chairman balls. But with South Africa needing 54 off 18
resignation of the Liquidator IN THE STATE OF WILAYAH TEL : 04-5755897 FAX: 04-5755897 Ruj : MF/PTBD/MBB-fariza/100822/agmn any creditor of the Company Dated: 29 July 2022 balls, paceman Chris Jordan conceded just
pursuant to Section 513(3) of PERSEKUTUAN, MALAYSIA may apply to the Court for NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the three runs. It was a decisive over, with South
The Companies Act, 2016. (COMMERCIAL DIVISION) IN THE MATTER OF THE the Special Resolution to be creditors of the above mentioned Africa also paying dearly for several fielding
Date : 29 July 2022 COMPANIES (WINDING UP) NO. : WA- COMPANIES ACT, 2016 cancelled within six weeks Company which is being voluntarily errors earlier in the match.
Ewe Lay Khoon from the date of the Special wound up are required on or
Liquidators 28NCC-149-02/2022 AND 322 Notices Resolution. before 29 August 2022, to send in Allen, Sodhi star for Kiwis
322 Notices In the matter of Section 465(1)(e) and (h) IN THE MATTER OF PANCARAN YAP KIAN TAT their names and addresses with
IN THE MATTER OF THE read together with Section 466(1)(a) of BONANZA SDN BHD (917502-D) Director particulars of their debts or claims FINN ALLEN and Ish Sodhi both produced
COMPANIES ACT 2016 AND the Companies Act, 2016 Date: 29 JULY 2022 and their names and addresses format-best displays as New Zealand
(IN MEMBERS’ VOLUNTARY of the solicitors (if any) to the overwhelmed Scotland by 68 runs in the 1st
IN THE MATTER OF And WINDING-UP) IN THE MATTER OF THE undersigned, the liquidator of the Twenty20 international at Edinburgh yesterday.
MAYA AKTIF SDN. BHD. In the matter of LAGOON POOL AND COMPANIES ACT, 2016 company and, if so required by Allen’s 101, his maiden T20 hundred, was the
(Co. Reg. No. 687437-W) WATERWORLD (M) SDN BHD (Company NOTICE OF FINAL MEETING notice in writing by the liquidators, cornerstone of New Zealand’s 225-5. Scotland
(In Members’ Voluntary No: 280511-W) AND either personally or by their were rarely in the hunt in reply, with leg-break
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that IN THE MATTER OF solicitors to come in and prove bowler Sodhi taking a career-best 4-28 from his
Liquidation) And pursuant to Section 459(2) of the EXACT FORTUNE SDN. BHD their debts or claims at such time four overs, while fellow spinner Mitchell
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, In the matter of the Companies (Winding- Companies Act, 2016, the Final Reg No: 201101012449 and place as shall be specified in Santner, the New Zealand captain, weighed in
pursuant to Section 459 of Up) Rules, 1972 Meeting of the Contributories such notice, and in default thereof with 2-23 as the hosts were held to 157-8 in
the Companies Act 2016, that of the Company will be held at (940589-T) they will be excluded from the their 20 overs.
a Final Meeting of the above Between No. 3-1, Jalan Indrahana 2, Off (Incorporated in Malaysia) benefit of any distribution made
named Company will be KFSS HARVEST (M) SDN. BHD. Jalan Kuchai Lama, 58200 Kuala before such debts and claims are 322 Notices
held at Falcon Management (Company No. : 1176060-T) Lumpur on 2nd September, 2022 (In Members’ Voluntary proved.
Services Sdn. Bhd. , B-5-4, at 10.00 a.m. for the following Liquidation) LEE KONG BENG
Block B, Megan Avenue 1, ...PETITIONER purposes:- Liquidator
189, Jalan Tun Razak, 50400 And i) To receive an account from the NOTICE OF MEMBERS 122-01 Jalan Adda 7, Taman Adda,
Kuala Lumpur on 30 August LAGOON POOL AND WATERWORLD (M) FINAL MEETING 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor.
2022 at 10.00 a.m. for the SDN BHD (Company No. : 280511-W) liquidator showing the manner Dated: 29 July 2022
purpose of having an account in which the winding up has Notice is hereby given that
laid before the members, …RESPONDENT been conducted and of hearing pursuant to Section 459(3) of 322 Notices
showing the manner, in ADVERTISEMENT OF any explanations that may be Companies Act, 2016, a Final
which the winding up has AMENDED PETITION given by the liquidator; Meeting of the abovenamed DALAM MAHKAMAH SESYEN DI
been conducted and the NOTICE is hereby given that an Amended ii) To resolve that under Section Company will be held at No. PETALING JAYA
property of the company Petition for the Winding-Up of the 518(3)(b) of the Companies’ Act, 43-2A, Jalan Thambapillai,
disposed of, and of hearing abovenamed company by the High Court 2016, the books, accounts and Brickfields, 50470 Kuala Lumpur DALAM NEGERI SELANGOR DARUL
any explanation that may be was on 6th day of July 2022, presented documents of the Company be on 29th August 2022 at 11.00 EHSAN, MALAYSIA
given by the liquidators. by KFSS Harvest (M) Sdn Bhd and that destroyed after the expiration of a.m. for the purpose of: -
A member entitled to attend the said Amended Petition is directed three (3) months from the date 1. Having the accounts laid before GUAMAN SIVIL NO: BB-
and vote at the above to be heard at Kuala Lumpur High Court of the final meeting. B52NCvC-22-03/2022
meeting may appoint a proxy at 9.00 a.m. on the 23rd day of August Date: 29th July, 2022 the members, showing the
to attend and vote instead of 2022; and any creditor or contributory TAN BOON SENG manner in which, the winding ANTARA
him. A proxy need not be a of the company, desiring to support or - Liquidator up has been conducted and TENAGA NASIONAL BERHAD
member of the Company. oppose the making of an order on the A member entitled to attend and the property of the Company (No. Syarikat: 199001009294)
Proxies to be used at the said Petition, may appear at the time vote at this Meeting is entitled to disposed of and of hearing any
meeting must be lodged not of hearing by himself or his counsel for appoint another person (whether explanation that may be given … PLAINTIF
later than 48 hours before the that purpose; and a copy of the Amended a member or not) as his proxy by the Liquidator. DAN
date of the meeting. Petition will be furnished to any to attend and vote in his stead. SONG QUEK YANG
Lee Chee Hong creditor or contributory of the company Proxy forms must be deposited (No. K/P: 840329-04-5127)
Liquidators requiring the same by the undersigned with the Liquidator at the above
Dated this 29 July 2022 on payment of the regulated charge for address not less than 48 hours … DEFENDAN
the same. before the meeting. NOTIS PENGIKLANAN
The Petitioner’s address is No.8-8- (Dalam Perkara mengenai Penyampaian
2,Queen’s Avenue, Jalan Bayam, Off IN THE MATTER OF 2. Determine by ordinary Ganti Writ Saman dan Pernyataan Tuntutan PERISYTIHARAN JUALAN
Jalan Peel, 55100 Kuala Lumpur. THE COMPANIES ACT, 2016 resolution the manner in bertarikh 7.3.2022 melalui Perintah DALAM MAHKAMAH TINGGI MALAYA DI PULAU PINANG
The Petitioner’s solicitors are M/s which the books, accounts and Mahkamah bertarikh 30.6.2022) PERMOHONAN UNTUK PERLAKSANAAN NO: PA-38-196-04/2022
Francis Pereira & Shan of Suite 8A, AND documents of the Company Kepada:-
Wisma TCT, 516-1, 3rd Mile, Jalan IN THE MATTER OF and of the Liquidator shall be SONG QUEK YANG Dalam perkara mengenai Seksyen 256 dan 257 Kanun Tanah Negara, 1965
Ipoh, 51200 Kuala Lumpur. (Tel.:03- REGENCY MEDICAL CENTRE (SERI disposed of. (No. K/P: 840329-04-5127) Dan
4044 0800 Fax: 03-4044 0700) Ref. No: ALAM) SDN. BHD. No 92B Jalan BP 7/8 Dalam perkara mengenai Gadaian Perserahan No: 0799SC2013037057 (bertarikh :
FPS/3458/12/L) [199501021377 (350580-D)] Dated this: 26th July 2022 Bandar Bukit Puchong 25/09/2013), 0799SC2016024079 (Bertarikh : 22/07/2016) ke atas semua bahagian tanah
(IN MEMBERS’ VOLUNTARY 47120 Puchong, Selangor yang dipegang di bawah GRN 162659, Lot 4222, Seksyen 1, Mukim Bandar George
t.t. Dan/atau Town, Daerah Timor Laut, Pulau Pinang
............................... WINDING-UP) SONG QUEK YANG Dan
Solicitors for the Petitioner At a Meeting of Members of the Company (No. K/P: 840329-04-5127) Dalam perkara mengenai Aturan 83 Kaedah-Kaedah Mahkamah, 2012
NOTE: duly convened and held at No. 1, Jalan BB 131Taman Melaka Baru
Any person who intends to appear Suria, Bandar Seri Alam, 81750 Masai, PARAMESWARAN RAM A/L Batu Berendam ANTARA
on the hearing of the said Amended Johor on Monday, 25th July, 2022 at 10.00 SATCHITHANANDAM 75350 Melaka, Melaka
Petition must serve on, or send by post a.m. the following special resolutions Liquidator AMBIL PERHATIAN bahawa satu Writ Public Bank Berhad (No. Syarikat : 6463-H) . .. PLAINTIF
to, the abovenamed Solicitors for the were duly passed:- Saman dan Pernyataan Tuntutan bertarikh DAN ...DEFENDAN
Petitioner, Messrs Francis Pereira & 7.3.2022 (“Writ tersebut”) dan satu
Shan, notice in writing of his intention to 1. That the Company will be liquidated TIS MANAGEMENT SDN. BHD. Reg Perintah Untuk Penyampaian Ganti Yeoh Siak Kok (No Kad Pengenalan : 571105025175)
do so. The notice must state the name by way of Members’ Voluntary Winding No. 199701033270 (448769-M) bertarikh 30.6.2022 (“Perintah tersebut”) Goh Saw Wah (No. Kad Pengenalan : 580710075992)
and address of the person, or if a firm, Up. No. 43-2A, Jalan Thambapillai, telah dikeluarkan terhadap kamu di
the name and address of the firm, and Brickfields, Mahkamah Sesyen Petaling Jaya oleh Menurut Perintah Mahkamah Tinggi Malaya di PULAU PINANG mengenai Perintah Jualan
must be signed by the person or firm, or 2. That Ms Ow Pee Juan of 48 Jalan 50470 Kuala Lumpur. Tenaga Nasional Berhad (No. Syarikat: dan Perintah bertarikh 18 November 2021 dan 7 Jun 2022, adalah dengan ini diisytiharkan
his or their solicitors (if any). The notice Kota Laksamana 2/15, Taman Kota Tel: 03-2272 4640 / 199001009294) yang mempunyai alamat bahawa Timbalan Pendaftar/Penolong Kanan Pendaftar Pusat Operasi e-Lelong di Kuantan
must be served, or posted, must be sent Laksamana, Seksyen 2, 75200 Melaka 019-755 3698 penyampaian di Pejabat Setiausaha
by post in sufficient time, to reach the be appointed as Liquidator to act Note: Syarikat, Tingkat 2, Ibu Pejabat Tenaga AKAN MENJUAL SECARA
abovenamed not later than 12 noon of for the purpose of winding-up of the A member of the Company Nasional Berhad, No. 129, Jalan Bangsar, LELONG AWAM
the 22nd day of August 2022. Company’s affairs and distributing its entitled to attend and vote at a 59200, Kuala Lumpur dan Mahkamah telah
assets. meeting may appoint a proxy to memerintahkan supaya Writ dan Perintah Pada Hari Khamis, 18 Ogos 2022, Pada Jam 11:00 pagi,
attend and vote instead of him. tersebut disampaikan keatas kamu secara SECARA ELEKTRONIK Dl LAMAN WEB e-LELONG, PUSAT OPERASI e-LELONG,
3. That the said Liquidator be authorised A proxy may but need not be a penyampaian ganti dengan menampalkan
to divide amongst the members in member of the Company. sesalinan Writ tersebut berserta dengan KOMPLEKS MAHKAMAH KUANTAN, PAHANG DARUL MAKMUR
specie or kind, the whole or any part The instrument appointing a sesalinan Perintah tersebut di Papan Notis
of the assets of the Company and proxy shall be deposited at the Mahkamah Sesyen Petaling Jaya, dengan NOTA: Bakal pembeli adalah dinasihatkan agar membuat carian Hakmilik secara
may, for such purpose, set such value registered office of the Company mengeposkan secara pos biasa sesalinan rasmi di Pejabat Tanah dan memeriksa semua tanggungan, bebanan serta mengenal
as she deem fair upon any property not less than forty-eight (48) Writ tersebut berserta dengan sesalinan pasti dengan tepat hartanah tersebut sebelum jualan lelongan dijalankan.
to be divided as aforesaid and may hours before the time for holding Perintah tersebut di alamat-alamat
determine how such division shall be the meeting or the adjourned Defendan seperti yang tertera pada Writ Sila layari https://elelong.kehakiman.gov.my/bidderweb
carried out as between the members. meeting. Saman tersebut yang merupakan alamat
Defendan tersebut yang terakhir diketahui, BUTIR-BUTIR HAKMILIK:
Chong Ton Nen @ Peter Chong CALL TO PLACE CLASSIFIED ADS dan dengan mengiklankan satu Notis sekali
Director dalam akhbar “The Sun”. No. Hakmilik : GRN 162659
Date this 29th day of July, 2022 MS. SHOBA DAN BAHAWA penampalan dan pengiklanan No. Lot : Lot 4222 Seksyen 1
tersebut hendaklah dianggap sebagai Mukim/Daerah/Negeri : Bandar George Town / Timor Laut / Pulau Pinang
IN THE MATTER OF T 03 7784 8888 penyampaian yang sempurna dan Pegangan : Hakmilik Kekal
THE COMPANIES ACT, 2016 F 03 7784 4424 mencukupi Writ Saman dan Pernyataan No. Petak/No. Tingkat/No. :
Tuntutan tersebut keatas Defendan tujuh (7) Bangunan :
AND hari selepas pelaksanaan terakhir tindakan Keluasan Tanah : 2120.00 kaki persegi
IN THE MATTER OF penampalan-penampalan dan pengiklanan : 197.00.meter persegi
REGENCY MEDICAL CENTRE (SERI tersebut. Pemilik Berdaftar : Yeoh Siak Kok, Goh Saw Wah
ALAM) SDN. BHD. DAN AMBIL PERHATIAN SELANJUTNYA Syarat Nyata : (First Grade) The Land comprised in this title:
[199501021377 (350580-D)] bahawa Saman tersebut tersebut akan (a) Shall not be affected by any provision of the
(IN MEMBERS’ VOLUNTARY didengar di Mahkamah Sesyen Petaling National Land Code limiting the compensation
Jaya, Lorong Sultan, Pjs 52, 46505 Petaling payable on the exercise by the State Authority of
WINDING-UP) Jaya, Selangor pada 28.7.2022, pukul 9.00 a right of access or use conferred by Chapter 3 of
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the pagi di hadapan Hakim Mahkamah Sesyen, Part Three of the Code or on the creation of a Land
creditors of the above Company are Puan Hilmiah Bt Yusof di mana kamu perlu Administrator’s right of way;
required to send in their names and menghadirkan diri pada tarikh tersebut. and
addresses and the particulars of their Jika kamu gagal menghadirkan diri pada Sekatan Kepentingan : Tiada
debts or claims and the names and tarikh tersebut, suatu penghakiman ingkar Bebanan / Lain-Lain :
addresses of their solicitors (if any), to boleh dikeluarkan terhadap kamu. Kawasan Rizab :
the undersigned (the Liquidator of the Sesalinan Writ Saman dan Pernyataan Kaveat : No Pers 0799B2019001050 Kaveat Persendirian atas
said Company) at the below mentioned Tuntutan tersebut dan Perintah tersebut Tanah oleh GOH SENG LIANG No. Kad Pengenalan :
address by 5.00 p.m. on 02nd day of boleh diperiksa oleh kamu atas permintaan 740324-07-5505 No. 46-4-2, Jalan Sungai Ara Satu
September, 2022 :- di Mahkamah ini. Desa Ara 11900 Pulau Pinang didaftarkan pada 31
Bertarikh 20 haribulan Julai 2022 Januari 2019 jam 08:59:41 pagi
c/o Profession & Business Consultants LOKASI DAN PERIHAL HARTANAH :
Sdn. Bhd. t.t. Hartanah tersebut adalah “The plot of land is a three-storey shophouse bearing
.......................... assessment address No. 28, Jalan Tanjung Tokong, 10470 Pulau Pinang” yang
(197801003873 (40888-X)) Peguamcara Plaintif beralamat pos di No. 28, Jalan Tanjung Tokong, 10470, George Town, Pulau Pinang.
48 Jalan Kota Laksamana 2/15 NOTIS PENGIKLANAN ini telah dikeluarkan
oleh Tetuan Vin Law Co. yang beralamat HARGA RIZAB :
Taman Kota Laksamana di Suite 6.05, Tingkat 6, Wisma E&C, No. 2, Hartanah tersebut akan dijual atas “sepertimana sedia ada” tertakluk kepada satu harga
Seksyen 2, 75200 Melaka Lorong Dungun Kiri, Damansara Heights, rizab sebanyak RM 3,200,000.00 (RINGGIT MALAYSIA: TIGA JUTA DUA RATUS RIBU
The creditors (either through their 50490 Kuala Lumpur, peguamcara bagi SAHAJA) dan kepada syarat-syarat jualan yang dilampirkan. Pembida yang berminat
solicitors or personally) who do not pihak Plaintif. Tel: 03-2093 3300 Faks: 03- hendaklah mendepositkan 10% daripada harga rizab dalam bentuk Bank Draf di atas
file their debts and claims on or before 2093 2200 / emel: [email protected] nama PUBLIC BANK BERHAD 1 HARI BEKERJA sebelum tarikh lelong awam. Baki harga
the specified date and time above will (Ruj: VR/LIT/63/2021/TNB-SQY(KUPM)) belian hendaklah dibayar oleh pembida yang berjaya kepada PUBLIC BANK BERHAD dalam
be excluded from the benefits of any tempoh seratus dua puluh (120) hari dari tarikh jualan. Untuk butir-butir selanjutnya, sila
distribution made. berhubung dengan:-
Ow Pee Juan Firma Guaman : WONG-CHOOI & MOHD NOR
Liquidator Alamat : NO. 27, 1ST FLOOR
Date this 29th day of July, 2022 JALAN MAJU JAYA
PUSAT PERNIAGAAN MAJU JAYA, 14000 BUKIT MERTAJAM,
PULAU PINANG
No. Telefon : 04-5398855
No. Fax : 04-5395855
No. Rujukan : WCMN(BM)/PBB-HL/2020-116D/YSK(RS/j)

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Can Shah Firdaus step out of National gymnastics coaches in limbo
Pocket Rockerman’s shadow?
THE visa approval status of two national Sports Federation) to help speed up the
NOW that national track cycling ace, Datuk Mohd he told Bernama. gymnastics coaches for the 2022 approval of their visas.
Azizulhasni Awang is out of the race in the 2022 He said, two New Zealand riders – Sam Birmingham commonwealth Games,who
Birmingham Commonwealth Games, all eyes will are Russian citizens, is now in question. “However, the response received from
surely be on Muhammad Shah Firdaus Sahrom to Webster, who were the Commonwealth the CGF regarding the visa status of the
make a statement in England. Games reigning sprint champion and Without mentioning two national gymnastic coaches was that
another very good keirin rider, Sam the names of the they are also still waiting for the UK Visa
While the Games provide a great opportunity Dakin – were also the one to watch coaches involved, and Immigration decision,” he told
for Shah Firdaus to escape from Azizulhasni’s out for in the Games. Minister of Youth reporters here, yesterday.
shadow, especially in the men’s keirin event, he, and Sports Datuk
however, needs to be extra vigilant of six other In the meantime, the Australian Seri Ahmad Faizal Ahmad Faizal said according to
cyclists as they could pose a potent threat to the coach had thrown the gauntlet to his Azumu said that feedback from the CGF, the ban also
Malaysian cyclist in the event held in Lee Valley charges to lower their personal best both of them would involves all Russian citizens who
Velopark, London. times in the events that they enter be affected following represent other countries at the
and make a good decision while the entry restrictions quadrennial Games.
National coach John Beasley said one of them racing under pressure there. imposed by the
was none other than Jack Carlin of England after United Kingdom Therefore, he said if the appeal is not
the latter was the one who bumped Shah Firdaus The national cycling squad to (UK) government on successful, then the honorary secretary of
in Heat Two of the first round in the Tokyo 2020 Birmingham will consist of three Russian citizens due the Malaysian Gymnastics Federation
Olympic Games that saw the national rider being men’s and three women’s athletes, a to the Russia-Ukraine Afrita Ariany Nasril and local coach Lim
rushed to the Juntendo University Shizuoka mix of experienced and new riders. conflict. Win Chean will be flown to Birmingham,
Hospital, last year. today to manage the national gymnastics
The men’s cyclists are Shah “The team throughout the Games.
“Apart from Carlin, Shah Firdaus’ other Firdaus, Muhammad Fadhil Mohd management of the
competitors comprised two Australian riders, Zonis and Muhammad Ridwan Malaysian Ahmad Faizal said that the gymnastics
Mathew Glaetzer, who was also the former world Sahrom while the women are Anis contingent has squad consisting of Koi Sie Yan, Ng Joe Ee
sprint champion and Mathew Richardson as well Amira Rosidi, Nurul Aliana Syafika fulfilled all the registration processes as and Izzah Amzan are also scheduled to
as Trinidad and Tobago’s Nicholas Paul, who was Azizan and up-and-coming young talent Nurul stipulated by the organisers and have arrive today from Minsk, Belarus, after
crowned International Cycling Union (UCI) Track Izzah Izzati Mohd Asri. even submitted a letter of appeal to the undergoing intensive training there.
Nations Cup champion in Cali, Colombia, recently,” president of the CGF (Commonwealth
The 12-day Games will be officially kicked off The national gymnastics squad will
this morning and will run until Aug 8. – Bernama begin action on Aug. 4 at the Birmingham
Arena. – Bernama

Woods now understands Eight is not
respect he commands: Homa enough

█ PHIL CASEY it’s getting to chat with him that first day. Second placed Mercedes’ British F1 driver
MAX HOMA believes Tiger Woods finally “He got off to a poor start (Woods Lewis Hamilton celebrates with champagne
realises the respect he commands from on the podium of the French Formula One
his peers after partnering the 15-time double-bogeyed the first) and I wasn’t Grand Prix on July 24, 2022. – AFPPIX
major winner in the Open Championship. sure if he was going to want to chat, and
he came up to me on three and started King of Hungaroring Hamilton targets ninth victory
Homa has made no secret of his talking. That was cool. FRESH from his and
admiration for Woods, using his popular Mercedes’ best result of the grid – and the continuing travails some areas – like qualifying – but
Twitter account and self-deprecating “I feel like he couldn’t have been a year in France last Sunday, of Sergio Perez to recover his early we are slowly getting there. It’s
humour to message the former world No. better playing partner. Like I’m not going Lewis Hamilton will hope season form with Red Bull. about constantly chipping away at
1 numerous times over the last decade, to bother him while we’re playing, I’m not it. Unfortunately, we can’t take big
even asking him to be his partner in the going to ask him questions, but it would He knows, too, that his
Zurich Classic team event. have still been cool to talk to him and (for to go one better and add to his capricious Mercedes car remains leaps at the moment, but who
him to make) that effort, I felt it was really record eight victories at the unpredictable and changeable knows? Maybe one will come and
The 31-year-old American was nice of him.
therefore suitably thrilled when drawn to
play with Woods and US Open champion “We had about a six-and-a-half-hour
Matt Fitzpatrick over the first two days at round, so we had a lot of time to talk. The
St Andrews, where a tearful Woods bade thing I’ll remember the most probably
a likely competitive farewell to the Old was the 18th walk just because (it’s) an
Course, scene of two of his Open historic moment.
victories.
“One of those things I feel like people
Woods was something of an aloof say ‘I’ll never forget where I was when’
figure during the early part of his career and like, I was there. So I thought that
as he single-mindedly pursued his goal of was neat. And it was cool to see the fans
surpassing the 18 major titles won by just show him the utmost respect that he
Jack Nicklaus, but has mellowed in recent has earned.
years following numerous off-course
issues. “What I took away from it is I think he
realises now how much respect we all
Speaking in a press conference ahead have for him and how much he’s meant
of the Rocket Mortgage Classic in Detroit, to us and the game of golf.”
Homa – who also missed the halfway cut
at St Andrews – said: “18 was the ultimate World number 20 Homa is one of 11
highlight, but for me as a dorky golf kid, members of the top 50 in the field at
Detroit Golf Club, with FedEx Cup
champion and world No. 4 Patrick Cantlay
the top-ranked player. – The Independent

LIV Golf reveals 14-event plan, Hungarian Grand Prix this from circuit to circuit. we’ll be right there.”
RM1.8b in purses weekend. That can be a dramatic factor At 37, Hamilton has been
The seven-time world this weekend on the testing, tight revitalised by his car’s progress
champion was second behind and twisty Hungaroring, a slow after months of painful
champion and series leader Max track with subtle elevation “porpoising” and bouncing and
THE 48 players in the LIV Golf League In related news, Bubba Watson is Verstappen of Red Bull at Le changes, after the smooth, open such has been his recent zest Wolff
will compete in 14 tournaments with reportedly set to become the latest Castellet in his 300th Formula One and high-speed straights and believes he can continue for at
US$405 million (RM1.8b) in combined player to leave the PGA Tour to join LIV race, one place ahead of corners of the Circuit Paul Ricard. least two more years.
purses in 2023. Golf. teammate George Russell. “I have no idea what to expect “I want to get back to winning
It was Mercedes’ first double from us in Budapest,” said team and that’s going to take time,” he
Organisers announced the plans for The United Kingdom-based podium this season. chief Toto Wolff. admitted. “But I’m sure we will
next year yesterday, the day before the Telegraph newspaper reported that the Hamilton relishes the sinuous “We had expectations of and then we will talk about the
start of the upstart league’s third-ever two-time Masters Champion will make Hungaroring circuit 20km north of fighting at the front in France, but future.”
tournament, this one in Bedminster, N.J. his LIV Golf debut at a tournament to Budapest where no other driver we didn’t. So, I don’t know what to All the leading teams are
be played the first weekend in can match his record, Michael expect.” expected to bring upgrades to
The controversial Saudi-backed September at The International in Schumacher his nearest rival Hamilton has won some of his Hungary where Verstappen, in
series is holding eight tournaments Massachusetts. having won there only four times. most famous victories in Hungary, particular, is keen to see Red Bull
with US$255m (RM1.1b) in prize money But Hamilton knows that even but like Wolff cannot predict a kick on in their performance after
this year, its inaugural season. But world No. 4 Patrick Cantlay said after four consecutive podiums he repeat on a track he loves and one recent outings.
yesterday that he has no plans “at the faces a daunting challenge to on which Verstappen has never “I think we are still chasing,
LIV Golf didn’t announce the 2023 moment” to leave for the rebel series maintain his form as he seeks to triumphed. performance-wise, and the car is
tournament dates and locations but when this PGA Tour season concludes. become the first driver to win nine “This year has been so still overweight so that costs up lap
said it would “expand LIV Golf’s global times at the same event. confusing,” he said. “From a time,” he said.
footprint” with play in North America, “Not really,” Cantlay said. “I don’t take In France, he was helped by driver’s perspective, it was so “In the past, we have been
Latin America, Australia, Europe, Asia too much stock in outside noise.” Ferrari’s problems – the luckless difficult to understand the car, but good at introducing upgrades and
and the Middle East. Charles Leclerc crashing out while we are now – at least a little more – we need to do that again now or
He was then asked if he’d like to leading and the penalised Carlos and it is more enjoyable to drive. we will be falling further behind.” –
The organisation also said players dispel rumors about him leaving for LIV Sainz starting from the back of the “We still lack performance in AFP
will be expected to take part in after the FedExCup.
International Series events on the Asian
Tour, giving them a total of 25 playing “I don’t have any plans at the
opportunities in all. moment to leave after the FedExCup,”
Cantlay responded. – Field Level Media

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TOUCHLINES Xavi ‘very happy’ with ‘special’ Dembele

CRISTIANO RONALDO has told Manchester BARCELONA coach Xavi believes Ousmane since Xavi took charge in November last year. “The aim is to win titles, the dream is the
United he wants to be freed of his contract in Dembele is a player reborn after the France “He has shown what he is capable of. He Champions League and I’m going to give my
order to play for a Champions League side but international scored twice in the 2-2 pre- all to win this title.
United have reiterated that they don’t want to season draw with Serie A side Juventus on is different, special. There are not many of
sell the 37-year-old Portugal forward. Wednesday in Dallas. this type,” he told reporters. “He gives us a lot “I’m going to work hard and I hope it’s a
AJAX have raised their asking price for 22-year- with the way we play. very good year for me and for Barca.”
old Brazil winger Antony, who has been linked Dembele opened the scoring with a fine
with Manchester United, from £68m to £84m. solo effort, dribbling past Juan Cuadrado “Not everyone has the ability to make a Xavi also issued an update on Miralem
A DEAL for Liverpool’s 30-year-old Brazil for- and Alex Sandro before drilling a fierce shot difference in the world of football and he Pjanic who spent last season on loan at
ward Roberto Firmino to move to Juventus is past goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny, but his does. He is involved and he shows it. I don’t Besiktas, but who – like Dembele – appears
reportedly“very close”. goal was cancelled out by Moise Kean’s know the Dembele from before November, I to be featuring heavily in his manager’s
THE move could put a stop to Juventus’pursuit of equaliser. don’t know him. I am very happy with this thoughts for the coming campaign.
Chelsea’s Germany striker Timo Werner, 26, and one.”
Manchester United’s France forward Anthony He immediately restored Barcelona’s lead, “I like him a lot,” Xavi said of the Bosnian
Martial, 26. scoring his second just a minute later, only Dembele certainly seems to be backing midfielder, who played 45 minutes against
CHELSEA boss Thomas Tuchel has blocked for Kean to once again draw Juventus level up his words from his contract ceremony the Old Lady, his former club.
Werner from leaving the club because he with a second-half strike. earlier this month.
wants the forward as part of his squad for this “He’s a great player with unique vision.
season. Speaking after the match, Xavi lavished The ex-Dortmund forward said: “I’ve had We’ll see what happens from here to the end
BARCELONA are in talks with Chelsea for a praise on the 25-year-old Dembele, who has difficult years because of injuries but this is of the market.”
double deal to sign Spain defenders Cesar struggled to make an impact since joining another time. My first option was to stay. It
Azpilicueta, 32, and Marcos Alonso, 31, from the Barcelona in 2017, saying he has shown a (negotiations) has been long but we are all Barcelona, who finished second in La Liga
Stamford Bridge side and are confident a deal will marked improvement in the eight months happy and I can’t wait for the season to start last season, kick off their league campaign at
soon be agreed. to help. home to Rayo Vallecano on Aug. 13. – The
FRANCE international Paul Pogba, 29, could Independent/Agencies
miss the 2022 World Cup depending on which
course of action is taken to treat the Juventus Blues zero in on Dumfries
midfielder’s knee injury. Tuchel sets sights on Holland star after Kounde snub
SPAIN leftback Alex Grimaldo, 26, has become an
option for Manchester City, with Benfica setting a CHELSEA can reportedly could make their move. Dutchman, a pacy player who
price of £16.5m for his transfer. sign Inter Milan wing- Dumfries could slot in at right enjoys attacking, will give the
BOURNEMOUTH have agreed a £15m deal to back Denzel Dumfries wing-back under Tuchel, with Chelsea lineup another
sign Middlesbrough’s 23-year-old English mid- for close to £33.6 Reece James moving into right of dimension.
fielder Marcus Tavernier. million (RM181m). the back three.
NOTTINGHAM FOREST are interested in 30-year- Blues boss T homas Tuchel is The Dutchman’s addition
old Real Betis and Portugal midfielder William claimed to have set his sights on Dumfries is nearing his would provide competition to
Carvalho. signing the Holland prime and still has James. The Cobham star is one
NUNO TAVARES’loan move from Arsenal to international. several years left at of the best young players in his
Atalanta is in doubt after the Italian side Tuchel has made two the highest position but could do with
refused the Gunners’request for a straight major signings so far this level. another player keeping him on
loan with an option to buy the 22-year-old summer, bringing in The his toes.
Portuguese leftback. Raheem Sterling and Denzel
MANCHESTER UNITED are still hopeful of sign- Kalidou Koulibaly. He Dumfries Having the ability to use
ing 25-year-old Netherlands midfielder Frenkie de wanted to add Jules James at the back will lessen the
Jong from Barcelona. Kounde to his squad need for further centreback
but the France star signings for Tuchel. The German
£1 = RM5.40 will instead move to saw his side lose 4-0 to Arsenal
Barcelona. in their most recent pre-season
Bayern discussed Tuchel is in the friendly at the weekend.
signing Ronaldo, market for
says Kahn defenders as well And he admitted his team are
as players who not ready for the first game of the
BAYERN MUNICH discussed the possibility of can fit into his Premier League season against
signing Cristiano Ronaldo from Manchester United preferred three- Everton on Aug 6, claiming he
but decided not to pursue the idea. at-the-back needs to make further quality
formation. additions.
The 37-year-old forward’s future at Old Trafford Dumfries
has been the subject of intense speculation after certainly fits “I am far from relaxed. We
he told the club he wanted to leave so he can play the bill and he were simply not good enough.
in the Champions League. appears to be We were simply not
a top target. competitive,” Tuchel said.
A number of reports had also linked him with a Italian
potential move to the German champions. outlet “I look at the last season and
CalcioMercato claims Inter are parts of the game where we
The Portuguese, who scored 24 goals in all willing to sell the 26-year-old at struggled, parts of the season
competitions for United last season as they the right price this summer. The where we struggled, and then we
finished sixth in the league and missed out on report claims an offer near to got sanctioned and players left
Champions League qualification, did not join the £33.6m will be enough to secure us and some players are trying to
squad for the pre-season tour starting in Thailand, his signature. leave us, and this is where it is.
citing family issues. Dumfries only joined Inter So we had an urgent appeal for
from PSV Eindhoven last quality players, a huge amount
“We discussed this issue because otherwise we summer and made 45 of quality players.
would not be doing our job properly,” club CEO appearances in all competitions
Oliver Kahn said yesterday. last term. There are still three “We got two quality players
years remaining on his but we are not competitive like
“I personally consider Cristiano Ronaldo one of contract at the San Siro. this. Unfortunately you could
the greatest footballers ever on this planet.” But Inter do not consider see it today.
him unsaleable and Chelsea
Seven-time Bundesliga top scorer Robert “We got absolutely beaten by
Lewandowski left the club earlier this month to a team that does not play
join Barcelona. Champions League football next
season and finished behind us.
“But we came to the conclusion that despite all But at the moment, they seem
the appreciation for Cristiano, he would not have far ahead of us.” – Express
fit in our philosophy in the current situation,” Kahn Newspapers
said.
Scamacca realises ‘dream’ with Hammers move
Bayern, who last season won their 10th straight
league title, have already brought in French █ CARL MARKHAM The transfer appears to be a real coup for winger Filip Kostic, the 29-year-old Serbia
teenager Mathys Tel, Dutch defender Matthijs de GIANLUCA SCAMACCA believes West Ham is Moyes with Scamacca, who scored 16 goals in international who shares an agent with
Ligt, striker Sadio Mane as well as Ajax duo Ryan the perfect fit for him after the Italy 36 matches in Serie A last season. Scamacca.
Gravenberch and Noussair Mazrouai. – The international signed a five-year contract
Independent following his move from Sassuolo. Moyes has had to rely on Michail Antonio Kostic was part of the Frankfurt side which
to lead his attack since the Hammers sold beat West Ham in the semifinals of the Europa
The fee for the 23-year-old, whose contract Sebastien Haller to Ajax in January last year. League last season.
includes the option to extend for a further 12
months, is understood to be around £30 million “We’ve been looking to add more strength Moyes is also understood to be back in the
(RM162m) and ends manager David Moyes’ to our attacking options for a while, so we’re market for a central defender after new
long search for a recognised centre-forward. delighted to have got Gianluca in,” said the signing Nayef Aguerd suffered ankle ligament
Hammers boss. damage in the pre-season friendly against
“I’ve waited a long time for this moment – Rangers last week.
it’s been a dream to play in the Premier “He comes really well recommended – and
League,” Scamacca, who scored 16 goals in we’re looking forward to working with him. The 26-year-old Morocco international,
Serie A last season, told the club’s official He’s a young centre-forward with a really who signed from French club Rennes last
website. bright future ahead of him.” month, has had surgery and could be
sidelined until the turn of the year. – The
Moyes will now turn his attention to Independent
attempting to bring in Eintracht Frankfurt

FRIDAY • JULY 29, 2022 QUOTE OF THE DAY

I personally consider Cristiano Ronaldo
one of the greatest footballers ever on this planet.
But we came to the conclusion that despite all the
appreciation for Cristiano, he would not have fit in
our philosophy in the current situation.”

Bayern Munich CEO Oliver Kahn

‘Butcher of Amsterdam’ just what United need in defence

MANCHESTER UNITED have completed the “I’ve been lucky enough to be part of skipper Maguire. Ten Hag prefers a 4-3-3 into the team.”
£55.3 million (RM298m) signing of Ajax successful teams in my career and that’s what I formation, so there is only likely to be room for Martinez ranked higher than United
defender Lisandro Martinez on a three-year want to continue at Manchester United. two central defenders. defenders per 90 minutes in the league for
contract with the option of an additional year. “There will be a lot of work to get to that “It is already becoming apparent actions passes, forward passes, aerial duels won,
United agreed an initial £46.8m (RM252m) moment, but I firmly believe that under this speak louder than words as far as Ten Hag is interceptions and possession won last season.
deal for Martinez earlier this month – plus manager and coaches, and together with my concerned,” said BBC Sport’s Simon Stone. He also won more tackles and completed
another £8.5m (RM46m) in add-ons – subject new teammates, we can do it.” “He has not said too much about Maguire. many more dribbles than United’s centrebacks.
to the 24-year-old passing a medical and UK Martinez provides a left-footed option in He has confirmed the England man will keep Despite being seven inches shorter than
visa requirements. the centre of defence for Ten Hag, having made the captaincy but he has not really explained Maguire, Martinez still managed to win 80
Martinez attended the Carrington training 37 appearances in all competitions under him his reasoning, nor the qualities he sees in aerial duels to Maguire’s 75.
ground yesterday for the first time and is now for Ajax last season, but is also capable of filling Maguire. In quotes reported in the Mirror this month,
officially a United player, becoming the third in as a holding midfielder. “However, he has already made a very Martinez said: “I am called the carnicero – the
signing of the Erik ten Hag era. The 24-year-old was eager to move to the subtle change that hints at what is to come. Butcher – of Amsterdam.
The Argentina international reunites with Premier League and also attracted interest “For virtually all his time at Old Trafford, “We Argentines do everything with passion
Ten Hag after playing under him at Ajax over from Arsenal but chose to join up with his Maguire has played on the left of a two-man and when I go out on the pitch I fight for every
the past three years and joins Tyrell Malacia former manager at Old Trafford. defence, often with Lindelof on the right. ball. If I have to step over dead bodies, I do it.
and Christian Eriksen as new arrivals at Old Martinez becomes one of six senior “In the friendly win over Melbourne Victory “I want to win every 50-50 situation because
Trafford. centrebacks at Old Trafford, along with captain they swapped positions. No explanation was I know that I am fighting for food for every
“It’s an honour to join this great football Harry Maguire, Raphael Varane, Victor Lindelof offered but the reasoning seems fairly clear. member of my family and for my friends.
club,” Martinez said. “I’ve worked so hard to get and the often-injured Eric Bailly and Phil Jones. “Martinez is a left-sided defender. It is where “That is the feeling I have - and every
to this moment and now that I’m here I’m The Argentina’s arrival could see a reshuffle he played for Ten Hag at Ajax. The way seems Argentinian has. It is the kind of motivation I
going to push myself even further. in roles at the back, including a move for to be being cleared for him to come straight cannot explain.” – The Independent/Agencies
Formidable City
Haaland arrival means Pep’s champions are favourites to lift EPL title again

█ ANDY HAMPSON United in the shade somewhat. on loan and Raheem Sterling arriving, Everton and Leeds respectively after their brushes
New manager Erik Ten Hag has manager Thomas Tuchel may also with relegation last season but Brentford have a
MANCHESTER CITY will start next feel he has a squad pulling in his tough task to emulate their impressive first Premier
season in the familiar role of title a big job to bridge the gap to the direction. League campaign.
favourites after refusing to rest on their top two but installing some Tottenham, Arsenal – who
laurels once again. direction and purpose will be have both made some eye- Survival will be the chief aim for one of the great
A year ago they responded to winning the his first task. catching signings – and West names of English football in Nottingham Forest as
Premier League by splashing out a British record Ham will hope to build on the they return to the top flight after a 23-year hiatus.
£100 million (RM539m) on Jack Grealish and this The arrival of Christian varying degrees of progress they
time they appear to have done even better Eriksen can help provide this made last season while it remains Fulham and Bournemouth are also back after
business by signing Erling Haaland. but uncertainty over Cristiano unclear how good Newcastle can much shorter absences. The likes of Aston Villa,
Ronaldo’s future has been an become, and how quickly, under Leicester, Crystal Palace and Brighton will look to
The Norwegian’s £51m (RM275m) fee may be early distraction. their ambitious new ownership. push on.
barely half of Grealish’s but, in luring one of the Frank Lampard and Jesse Marsch
hottest properties in the game to the Etihad Chelsea will also hope to get will be expected to oversee One unknown factor is the effect the World
Stadium, City now have the look of a complete back on track after the uncertainty improvement at Cup, which unusually interrupts the campaign for
side. of the closing months of last season, six weeks in November and December, will have
when the government sanctions on the season.
It seems odd to consider the powerhouse imposed on former owner Roman
striker as the final piece of a jigsaw for Pep Abramovich had a big and On the one hand, with trips to Qatar up for
Guardiola, given just how strong his side is, but destabilising impact. grabs, players should not lack motivation in the
after back-to-back titles without significant input
from a specialist centre-forward, that is exactly A new era under a opening months, but on the other they
how he appears. new owner in Todd will want to stay fresh and avoid injury.
Boehly is now
The 21-year-old boasts a formidable beginning and, It has the potential to alter the
goalscoring record after finding the net 86 times in with Romelu running order but, even so, it
89 games for Borussia Dortmund and, after being Lukaku having left remains difficult to back against City
taken to the wire by Liverpool last term, City claiming a fifth title in six years. – The
will now hope to have a clear edge. Independent
The champions have also ensured
their midfield resources remain FROM LEF:
well stocked with Kalvin Haaland,
Phillips replacing the Grealish
departed Fernandinho. and
Phillips.
Yet Liverpool have also
not stood still after the
agony of missing out by
just a point last season and
then losing the Champions
League final.

Jurgen Klopp will hope
the arrival of exciting forward
Darwin Nunez from Benfica
will re-energise his forward line
for another title tilt.

Considering that he comes as a
direct replacement for Sadio Mane
rather than an addition to a
powerful arsenal, his signing may
not be as transformative as that of
Haaland, but seeing the Uruguayan
combine with Mohamed Salah and
Luis Diaz is an exciting prospect.

These bold transfer moves by last season’s
two main title contenders have left Manchester

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