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TELLING IT AS IT IS in long run: Experts

ON TUESDAY JANUARY 3, 2023 COLOURFUL CRACKERS ... A customer showing
packets of inang-inang, a traditional glutinous rice snack
synonymous with Malacca, at a stall near the Simpang Ampat
toll plaza in the Historical City. – MASRY CHE ANI/THESUN

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Positive growth

█ BY MUHAMMAD YUSRY oWhile global economy remains
[email protected] unstable, Malaysia to see above 5%
growth, say economists
PETALING JAYA: Economists
have warned that the global have expanded during the pandemic as “Unfortunately, we abandoned
economic outlook for this year firms began relocating production out of support for small-scale farmers in the
would be quite unstable due to China to sustain exports to the US, 1980s and liberalised exchange rates
the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and the especially since 2020, the crunch caused in 1989-97. This combined to cause a
resurgence of Covid-19 in China. by disrupted supply chains has chronic food trade deficit since 1989,
undermined supplies. which has remained negative until
However, they predict Malaysia “Serious shortages of oil and gas and today.”
would still record economic growth cooking oil such as rapeseed and Rajah added that a two-pronged
nonetheless. sunflower seed oils, wheat and fertilisers policy is critical for Malaysia to
have triggered a sharp rise in inflation in survive the global economic
Universiti Utara Malaysia professor of Europe and most of the world. downturn this year.
economics Dr K. Kuperan Viswanathan “Malaysia faced a lower impact only “Given the negative growth
said Malaysia managed about 7% because we are a net oil and gas exporter. forecast for the world, including
economic growth last year, while However, food inflation has risen almost the possibility of stagflation
predicting that the economic growth for twice as fast as the consumer price index occurring, the first strategy should
this year would be well above 5%. since April last year.” focus on reducing dependency on
Rajah said the rising US dollar, caused food imports by transforming the
“The global outlook is rather unstable by increases in US Federal rates to country’s food security policy.
for this year, with the Russian-Ukraine contain inflation in that country, has “The emphasis must be on
war not seeing any end and the Covid-19 caused a fall in exchange rates in most intensive, small-scale farming using
resurgence in China creating anxiety for other currencies, with the impact of digitalisation and digitisation, but
the rest of the world. raising food import prices. through collective and cooperative use
“Food exporting countries, of technologies.
“Since Malaysia has a more diverse including China, have imposed “The government should
economy that is not dependent on any export controls to focus on food Turn to introduce Federal Agricultural
one major sector, we stand a much better security. Marketing Authority-type lock-ins
chance of coming out pretty well —
this year.
“Malaysia is one of the countries page 3 to ensure stable prices for inputs
“The current political stability in that is facing such a problem. and outputs.”
Malaysia will also help to attract foreign
direct investments this year,” he told
theSun.

Universiti Malaya professor of
economics Datuk Dr Rajah Rasiah said
disruptions have undermined supplies of
oil and gas and food all over the world.

“While exports of electronics goods

2 theSUN ON TUESDAY | JANUARY 3, 2023 Minister lauds
NEWS WITHOUT BORDERS Indonesian
media efforts
SARS virus found in samples
at international entry points JAKARTA: Foreign Minister Datuk
Seri Zambry Abdul Kadir expressed
o Omicron variant appreciation for the commitment of
detected in sewage Indonesian media to providing
water as part of accurate and objective reports on
supplementary events in the two countries.
surveillance in line
with transition to He said balanced reporting with
endemic phase, clear facts could educate the public
says Health DG and avoid fake news or reports on
social media.
KUALA LUMPUR: Environmental Visitors arriving at KLIA may have to undergo stricter checks soon. – BERNAMAPIC
surveillance for Covid-19 using He was speaking at a media
sewage water conducted from June risk. Based on the assessment, all standard operating procedures vaccine would be supplied to session organised by the Malaysian
to Dec 31, showed 96.5%, or 28 of 29 flights from the country are then (SOP) for health checks. Malaysia soon, following the recent embassy here recently, in
samples taken from international further studied by the KL approval of its conditional conjunction with Zambry’s official
entry points, contained the presence International Airport (KLIA) health Its minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa registration by the drug control visit to Indonesia.
of the Omicron variant of the office.” said the ministry takes seriously the authority.
SARS-CoV-2 virus. concerns of the people regarding the He was accompanied by Wisma
He said after a targeted flight is increase in Covid cases in China, as “An announcement will be made Putra secretary (Southeast Asia
Health Director-General Tan Sri identified, the sampling is well as the restrictions imposed by when the supply is received.” Department) Roseli Abdul.
Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said the conducted by the health office at several countries on travellers from
results came from testing at the KLIA with the assistance of airport the republic. She urged those who had Zambry suggested that relations
National Public Health Laboratory, authorities before the sewage water received their first booster dose six between Malaysia and Indonesai
with one more sample still being is handed to the aircraft waste “The ministry will step up months ago or more to get a under the administration of Prime
tested. disposal facilities. methods of containing infections in second booster shot, Bernama Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim,
the country as well as preparedness reported. who is very close to President Joko
In the same period, the lab also He said due to the current to face any possible increase in Widodo, should be given special
received 301 samples from 15 situation, the sampling involves cases.” Zaliha expressed hope to see an attention.
sentinel locations representing each aircraft from China. increase in the number of people
state in the country. Zaliha said based on existing taking the booster dose, especially “These two leaders are capable of
Meanwhile, the Health Ministry information, Covid vaccines are among high-risk groups. becoming ‘the new force’ in Asean to
“A total of 288 samples (95.7%) is prepared to change the existing effective in protecting from severe strengthen cooperation and protect
had the presence of SARS-CoV-2, Covid pandemic management symptoms and reducing the need for She added that currently, only the stability and prosperity of the
and tested positive for Omicron. healthcare policy at the country’s hospital admissions. 49.8% of Malaysians have received Southeast Asian region.”
Three had no presence, while 10 are borders, including tightening their first booster shot and only 1.9%
still being tested,” he said in a She added that the bivalent have taken their second one. The Indonesian media
statement yesterday. congratulated Zambry on his
appointment as foreign minister and
He added that Malaysia’s Covid expressed hope that the good
environmental surveillance was a relations between the two countries
supplementary surveillance for the would continue to be strengthened.
virus, in line with the country’s
transition to the endemic phase. Zambry was invited to attend the
Hari PERS Nasional, or Indonesian
Noor Hisham said detecting the Journalists Day, which will be held in
presence of SARS-CoV-2 in sewage Medan, North Sumatra in
water samples provided early February.
warning and allowed the authorities
to get an idea of the virus’ density In addition to discussions on
trend, identify the variants in the issues regarding the Indonesian
community and monitor the workforce in Malaysia and the prime
intervention controls’ effectiveness. minister’s visit, the local media
fraternity urged the governments of
“For sentinel locations in each both countries to immediately
state, sewage samples are taken from combat the detrimental effects of fake
selected sewage treatment plants by news on social media.
the respective district health offices.
The meeting was attended by the
“For samples from entry points, Malaysian-Indonesian Journalists’
risk assessment is continually Association (Iswami) Indonesia head
conducted to identify countries with Asro Kamal Rokan and Indonesian
Journalists Association chief Atal
Move to form special dept for children hailed S. Depari.

KUALA LUMPUR: Child advocates ministry would engage with child communities, including the Act, Bernama reported. Also present were the
and civil society organisations in the advocates and civil society marginalised and disabled. The signatories recommended secretary-general of Iswami
country have welcomed the decision organisations to shape the formation Indonesia N. Syamsuddin Ch Haesy
by Women, Family and Community of the department, “A dedicated, accountable and that the government form a and representatives from Harian
Development Minister Datuk Seri “As the Convention on the Rights competent workforce, perhaps some Children’s Ministry so that it would Kompas, MetroTV, Republika,
Nancy Shukri to establish a special of the Child (CRC) embodies, in all staffing taken from other agencies have the capacity to make significant Tempo, The Jakarta Post and tvOne.
department or institution for actions concerning children, the and a meaningful budget, will be changes to the lives of all children in – Bernama
children. best interests of the child shall be a critical to the execution of function.” the country and not just be a
primary consideration.” “welfare” organisation. Anwar to chair
In a statement issued yesterday, They said it is important to They said the new entity would PH meeting on
54 signatories voiced their support institutionalise children’s have to review and lift Malaysia’s It was previously reported that Penang polls
for the initiative aimed at the participation in the organisation and reservations to the CRC and the Cabinet had agreed in principle
betterment of children. have representatives from diverse harmonise national legislation and to establish a special department or GEORGE TOWN: Prime Minister
policies with the Child Act and institution for children to look after Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will chair a
They also expressed hope that the Sexual Offences Against Children their welfare and interests. Pakatan Harapan meeting before
Chinese New Year to discuss
Meeting to be held on alleged slapping of teens by volleyball coach preparations for the Penang state
election.
KUALA LUMPUR: The Education get more information, adding that it (the coach is) found guilty. Association said it had suspended
Ministry will hold a meeting with the viewed the issue seriously and “We are always committed to the coach involved from all national DAP chairman Lim Guan Eng said
parents of two Malacca Under-14 would provide full cooperation to volleyball activities until the yesterday the meeting would discuss,
girls’ volleyball team players who the police if a report is lodged. ensuring that the safety and welfare investigation is completed. among others, the cooperation of the
were allegedly slapped by their of students remain a priority.” unity government at the central and
coach. “At the same time, the ministry It also said it had taken state levels to face the state election,
will continue the investigation for A video of the incident has been immediate action to set up an the distribution of seats among
The ministry said the meeting disciplinary purposes, and making its rounds on social media investigative body to look into the parties as well as the selection of
would enable the parties involved to appropriate action will be taken if since Sunday. incident. – Bernama candidates.

The Malaysia Volleyball “We had a meeting with Anwar
last week. He stated that a meeting
would be held before Chinese New
Year, which is the third week of this
month, to discuss in detail the
cooperation.”

The six states that will be holding
their elections this year are Selangor,
Penang, Negri Sembilan, Kedah,
Kelantan and Terengganu.
– Bernama

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█ BY RAJVINDER SINGH Providing subsidies in long
[email protected] run unsustainable: Economists
PETALING JAYA: Consistently
providing subsidies will not be o ‘Govt needs alternative source of income development projects that create upper-income group given that they
sustainable in the long term no to underwrite targeted aid to underprivileged’ jobs and offer long-term benefits. represent only a small portion of
matter how good the government’s their spending.
intentions are, said economists. subsidies if it had such a fund. subsidy to provide free meals for all “The money provided for
He said last year alone the petrol students in school. subsidies is used for consumption Yeah said the upper-income
Universiti Tun Abdul Razak purposes and it is not a renewable group would not have a problem
economist Dr Barjoyai Bardai said subsidy was close to RM80 billion, He added that for other types of resource. coping with higher inflation.
subsidies provided by the which is the highest in history, subsidies the government could
government have been a shield adding that this is not sustainable create an e-wallet for the B40 group “If the government decides to “The money saved by the
against inflation, which has remained and does not help the poor. to prevent everyone else from provide targeted subsidies, it is government could be used for
in the region of 4%, adding that it benefiting from the government important to identify the group it health, education and other sectors
could be about 11% or 12% otherwise. “Many of them do not own subsidies. wants to help. For example, the B40 that will benefit the public. For the
vehicles that guzzle fuel and a high and the lower half of the M40 group.” moment, it is the government who
He said people in the country have number of them use public Sunway University economics has to bear the high cost of inflation
been fortunate since they did not feel transport. Targeted petrol subsidies professor Dr Yeah Kim Leng said the He said more people benefiting via providing subsidies. The
the effects of inflation as the for the poor could help reduce the government provides huge from subsidies would only increase question is how long it can continue
government has been staving it off. government’s expenditure.” allocations for subsidies that have a government costs and at the end of to bear this burden.”
long-term impact, but added that the the day, it is the taxpayer who would
“In the long term, the government He said the government could money could be better used for have to bear the burden. Yeah said reducing subsidies and
has to look at targeted subsidies to use the money saved from the petrol giving them to a targeted group
help the needy. But to do so, it would He added that the question now is would help reduce the cost to the
need a different source of income. It how much subsidies the government government and ultimately the
cannot continue to rely on the intends to provide as removing them taxpayer.
taxpayers. would not have an impact on the

“A new source of income such as
an endowment fund could be set up
to help provide subsidies for the
poor.”

Barjoyai said in the long term, the
government would not need to use
the annual budget to provide

Kedah govt urged BIRD BATH ...
to monitor online Hamid Sidek
gambling activities giving his blue-
and-yellow
ALOR STAR: The Consumers’ macaw a ‘shower’
Association of Kedah (Cake) hopes the as part of
state government would carry out a demonstration
monitoring of online gambling activities at Bukit
that are believed to be rampant, Antarabangsa in
following the complete closure of all Kuala Lumpur
gambling and lottery premises in the recently.
state starting on Sunday. – SYAZWAN
KAMAL/THESUN
Its president Mohamad Yusrizal
Yusoff said previously, Cake had Finas cannot override Employment Act
received many reports from chiefs and
village representatives regarding online KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysia misinterpretation by some people employers and employees. parties, to ensure that the interests
gambling activities taking place in their National Film Development regarding Finas’ authority regarding He said the number of working and welfare of the people working in
areas. Corporation Act 1981 (Act 244) working overtime involving artistes, the film industry are always
cannot override the Employment especially actors and production hours agreed and fixed under the protected,” he said.
“Congratulations to the Kedah Act 1955 (Amendment) 2022, crew members, are corrected with terms and conditions of the contract
government for successfully closing regarding the number of working this clarification,” he said in response between the employer (producer) Previously, Human Resources
down gambling and lottery premises by hours, which came into force on to the issue, which went viral recently. and the employee (actor or Minister V. Sivakumar announced
not renewing their gambling licences. Jan 1. He added that the welfare of production crew) should comply that the Employment Act 1955
Cake hopes that the authorities can workers and the flexibility in working with the terms provided under the (Amendment) 2022 would come
further tighten the law, especially National Film Development hours provided under the Employment Act 1955. into effect on Jan 1 despite requests
against online gambling. Corporation (Finas) CEO Prof Dr Md Employment Act 1955 from the industry to extend the
Nasir Ibrahim said in a statement (Amendment) 2022 also applies to However, he said Finas would deferment period.
“In addition, the association also yesterday the matter does not give film industry practitioners who are take a more open and proactive
hopes that the state government can Finas the authority over overtime involved in filming, including actors approach in the matter, and hoped Among other things, the
reduce the number of liquor sales issues involving art practitioners. and production crew. to invite representatives from the amendment included a reduction in
licence to limit the sale of alcohol that is Md Nasir expressed hope that Artistes Association of Malaysia, the working hours per week from 48
widely sold in ordinary shops. This “Therefore, the view that Finas those involved in the industry are Professional Film Workers hours to 45 hours, an increase in
method can at least reduce the accident has the authority to take action or set aware of the latest amendments to Association of Malaysia and maternity leave from 60 days to 98
rate due to drink driving,” he said. the working hours of art the law, so that there is no stakeholders to discuss the issue days, increased paternity leave from
– Bernama practitioners is incorrect. In fact, misunderstanding between soon. three days to seven days and a ban
legally it is contradictory. on discrimination in employment.
Compounds for “Finas is also prepared and open – Bernama
those hoarding “I hope that the confusion and to criticism and suggestions from all
parking bays
‘Cap OPR and increase lending to small-scale farmers’
JOHOR BARU: Business operators in
the city who illegally “book” parking “There should also be strong lamb, ginger, onions, potatoes, the Credit Guarantee Corporation. technological upgrading from low
bays using chairs, buckets and fire connectivity and coordination garlic and pulses which are “Given the massive food trade to high value and launch additional
extinguishers in coupon system- between farmers and wet From mainly imported,” he told activities in the electronics
designated areas will be issued with a markets. It is pertinent that the front theSun. deficit Malaysia faces, large industry.
RM500 compound. self-sufficiency rates in food page numbers of first-time farmers
Rajah said Malaysia should be expected to apply for “Such a system in the country
Johor Baru City Council (MBJB) production be raised to between should also focus on capping loans.” requires a serious review so that
mayor Datuk Mohd Noorazam Osman 80% and 90% in the next three the overnight policy rates (OPR) science parks, incubators,
said such action could be taken in years. and introducing a portfolio for He said Malaysia should take universities and government
accordance with Section 46 of Act 133 “Currently, Malaysia imports banks to lend to small-scale farmers advantage of the geopolitical support agencies upgrade to
of the Street, Drainage and Building 70% of the chillies consumed in the at lower interest rates. developments in Asia, especially stimulate catch-up in the industry,”
Act 1974. country. It is far worse for beef, This should be guaranteed by the US-China political and he said.
economic tensions, to stimulate
He said many business premises
were found to be doing so after 6pm,
which is after the expiry of the coupon
system.

“By right, all premises that want to
reserve parking bays can apply directly
to MBJB, with a payment of RM150 per
month, but not many actually do that.

“If they don’t put items such as
chairs, they actually place a person
there. From a legal point of view, they
are not allowed to do that and legal
action can be taken,” he said after a
council meeting yesterday. – Bernama

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Ayam Percik Hutan Percha a big hit

ALOR GAJAH: Being open only on whenever he opens from 11am till chairman Ngwe Hee Sem yesterday. before adapting it to his taste. Farah said she came across the
Fridays and Sundays has not stopped 7pm. Hassan said he runs his business “I am trying not to raise my price, shop around two months back, but
the Ayam Percik Hutan Percha shop she has since been back more than
from becoming a big hit among food “Previously, I would sell my wares from his home at Jalan Bunga Raya in which is currently set at RM3.50 a twice.
enthusiasts both within Malacca and at the night market but I could not Hutan Percha with the help of his piece. However, the costs of the raw
beyond its borders. just rely on residents as customers. I wife, Rosnani Ali, 55, and two materials have increased, especially Ngwe, who is also Machap Jaya
used to take orders from Malacca and assistants, who still grill the chicken the ingredients for the sauce.” assemblyman, said Ayam Percik
Business owner Hassan Saad, 65, other places but I can’t manage it using charcoal. Hutan Percha would be marketed as
who has been running the shop for anymore,” he told reporters at a state Regular customer Farah Huda an iconic village product and
the last 15 years, said he was able to event with Malacca Unity, He revealed that the uniqueness Sahiran, 26, from Batu Berendam, promoted with the assistance of the
sell up to 300 pieces of his ayam Information, Human Resource and of his chicken came from its sauce said she was not a fan of ayam percik Malacca Tourism Promotion
percik, or spicy roast chicken, a day, Consumer Affairs Committee and that he had bought the recipe but the special sauce and the taste of Division. – Bernama
from an acquaintance in Kelantan the chicken made her into one.

█ BY ELLY FAZANIZA A Little Help Orang Asli want
[email protected] improved internet
PETALING JAYA: For many, the thought of Home cares for access, connectivity
living in an old folks home can be a abandoned elders
depressing one. This is especially so if GUA MUSANG: About 1,500 Orang Asli in
residents are left there by family members o NGO needs RM40,000 monthly to cover expenses Pos Bihai and Pos Balar, here, are asking the
who had decided it was too troublesome to following Covid-19 pandemic, rising cost of living government to upgrade the mobile internet
look after an elderly parent or relative, who facilities in their area to provide them with
may be suffering from incontinence, in to claim them. it can cost RM200 a trip,” she said. better access to communication and
dementia or other diseases. “Some have taken ill and are unable to care Penang Loving Care for the Elderly needs connectivity.

This is where Wong Seok Sung’s Penang for themselves, so their families have sought some RM40,000 monthly to cover its A resident in Pos Bihai, Mulian Alok, 51,
Loving Care for the Elderly in Ayer Hitam our assistance. All our services are free and we operational expenses. The money is used to said although the village has benefitted from
comes in. Over the one year since it was do not collect any money from the families.” pay for the residents’ medical care, rent, the National Digital Network Plan provided
established, the NGO has helped to look after meals, transport and utilities. by the government, the access quota is
many senior citizens, who were left to fend for At Penang Loving Care for the Elderly, only limited and cannot be used by all of the
themselves, with much compassion. vegetarian food is served three times a day. In “Although we receive some government villagers.
between, volunteers and kind locals will aid, the sum is too little. Our donors have tried
Wong said she felt it was her duty to come by to donate food and essential items. to help by providing food items. But the rising He said residents, who are mostly from
provide a sanctuary and care for those who cost of living and the Covid-19 pandemic have the Temiar tribe, have also requested the
fell ill and needed a place to call home, while Wong said the NGO’s charitable work has made things tough for us. government build a telecommunication
they were recuperating. been shared by word of mouth only. The substation in the area for better connectivity.
home’s residents include those afflicted with “We have had a hard time sourcing for
“I had been volunteering with a group of dementia, hemiplegia (paralysis on one side funds to keep our operations going. Though it “Currently, we can only make and receive
friends at local hospitals for some time. It was of the body), a host of skin diseases and is hard to say how long we can continue with calls via WhatsApp. All of us are on the
during our visits that I realised some of the old depression. our services, we estimate that our operations National Digital Network Plan but because
folks had not been claimed by their next-of- can continue until next month,” she said. too many people are using it, access is slow
kin from the hospital, or that the hospital “At any given time, a patient will need to and limited,” he told reporters at Kampung
could not trace them. seek medical assistance at the Penang Anyone who wants to contribute to Bihai Lama here on Sunday.
General Hospital. Each trip incurs an the senior care centre can contact Wong at
“I felt sad at the thought of some of them ambulance fee of RM150 but in emergencies, 012-484 2447. For Aport Angkai, 31, the limited internet
being left on their own and decided I needed access makes it difficult for him to get help
to do something. After all, they are just like my during times of emergency, for example
own parents,” she told theSun from the when a resident needs immediate medical
centre’s home in Penang. care or is faced with the threat of attack by
wild animals.
The double-storey house, which can
accommodate up to 30 people at one time, Meanwhile, a student of SMK Bandar
has six caregivers who provide round-the- Chiku, Agoramos Angen, 17, who is sitting
clock care in two shifts. for his SPM examination this year and stays
at the school hostel, said the poor internet
“There are cases where some residents, coverage made it difficult for him to connect
most of whom are between 45 and 90 years with his family.
old, find themselves abandoned at the
hospital for a long time, with no one coming “The internet in the village is very slow.”
Galas assemblyman Mohd Syahbuddin
Hashim said he has taken note of residents’
complaints and will bring up the matter with
the Communications and Multimedia
Commission.
“I hope the problems and issues raised by
the residents can be acted upon as soon as
possible.” – Bernama

Wong feeding a resident at the centre. – MASRY CHE ANI/THESUN ‘Do not speculate
on Wisma Jakel fire’
Two siblings die in terraced house blaze
SHAH ALAM: The public has been urged
KUALA LUMPUR: Two siblings aged nine and Muhammad Al Qayyum, been trapped during the incident based on the not to speculate on the cause of the fire at
six were found dead in a fire at a terraced house He said the Fire and Rescue Department state of the remains. Wisma Jakel in Section 7 on Sunday
at Jalan Dewan Simpang Tiga in Gombak morning.
yesterday. received a distress call at 3.54am and 22 “The fire damaged about 70% of the house.
firefighters from the Selayang and Rawang Fire The bodies of the deceased were brought out at Yesterday, Shah Alam district police chief
Selangor Fire and Rescue Department and Rescue stations, as well as the Gombak 4.43am.” ACP Mohd Iqbal Ibrahim said the Fire and
director Datuk Norazam Khamis said the volunteer fire squad rushed to the scene. Rescue Department is investigating the
victims were identified as Nur Syaza Alfisya Norazam said the parents of the two siblings incident.
Muhammad Faizan, and her younger brother “The charred remains of the victims were were not at home when the fire broke out and
found in a room. They were believed to have the door was locked. – Bernama “Please don’t speculate or make any
assumptions on this matter. Respect the
feelings of those who have suffered losses as
well as the workers who have lost their
source of income due to this incident,” he
said in response to allegations on social
media that the fire at the popular textile store
was intentional.

He also said police had not received any
report about the incident from any party.

The five-storey Wisma Jakel building was
destroyed in the fire, which is believed to
have started at about 7am.

The Selangor Fire and Rescue
Department has mobilised its tracker dog
unit to the scene to help it determine the
cause of the fire.

Jakel Group managing director Datuk Seri
Mohamed Faroz Mohamed Jakel said the
company has estimated losses at RM100
million. – Bernama

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Cruise passengers Manila airport scrambles to
stranded by restore normal operations
‘marine growth’
o65,000 passengers and 361 flights history of upgrades being delayed or Grace Poe, a former presidential
CANBERRA: Passengers on a luxury impacted by power outage abandoned due to disputes candidate and head of the public
New Year’s cruise around New between airport authorities and services committee, called for a
Zealand and Australia have reportedly MANILA: The Philippines’ main around Philippine airspace. contractors. congressional inquiry into the
been stranded on board for a week gateway scrambled to resume full Chiong said the airport was incident, saying it was “a national
because of a “marine growth” on the services yesterday after a New Year Airports are being built in security concern”.
ship’s hull. power outage jolted its air traffic handling a maximum of 15 flights provinces surrounding Manila to
control and disrupted 300 flights, per hour yesterday, down from the relieve pressure, including in Cavite Chiong said the facility
Divers had to remove the “biofoul” prompting calls from business usual 20. and Bulacan, which is due to start had introduced its own power
– an accumulation of microorganisms, leaders and a top senator for urgent operations in 2027. system in 2018 but on Sunday,
plants, algae or small animals – from action. Several of the airport’s four both the main and backup systems
the 930-berth Viking Orion while it terminals were crowded yesterday, The Transport Ministry has ruled failed.
was anchored in international waters, A failure of primary and with long queues of people trying to out sabotage but vowed to
the Australian government said. secondary power supplies caused rebook flights while other weary investigate the airport chaos, which Once connected directly to
the outage at Ninoy Aquino Airport, passengers slept on chairs or on the has renewed calls for it to be regular commercial electricity, the
The cleaning was required to and it should take about 72 hours floor. upgraded and better operated. systems experienced a power surge
protect Australia’s waters from for airlines to normalise their that forced equipment to shut
“potentially harmful marine operations, said Manila “It has been 24 hours since we’ve “The government should look at down, including radar and
organisms”, the fisheries department International Airport Authority been waiting, we are now very this wake up call to improve, either communications, he said.
said in a statement sent to AFP. general manager Cesar Chiong. exhausted from lack of sleep, my through public or private efforts, or a
body is aching from all the waiting,” joint venture,” said Philippine Government business adviser
The nine-deck Viking Orion, built There were 361 flights delayed, said overseas worker Kirana Chamber of Commerce Joey Concepcion said authorities
in 2018 with a spa, theatre, sports deck cancelled or diverted to other Mangkabong, 32. and Industry president George should revive a proposal for a
and pool, left Auckland on Dec 23, regional airports on Sunday, Barcelon. consortium to modernise the
according to tracking website affecting about 65,000 passengers. The airport has been ranked airport.
vesselfinder.com. among the world’s worst His flight from Dubai was
Many other flights were rerouted international gateways, with flight affected, as was that of tycoon “Any inefficiencies in the airport
But the cruise ship had made no backlogs a regular occurrence and a Manuel Pangilinan, who on Sunday translate to big losses in business
port calls since leaving the New said his flight from Japan had to turn down the line and are felt
Zealand capital Wellington on Dec 26, back halfway through and tweeted: throughout the country,” he said in a
the tracker said, apparently missing “Only in the PH. Sigh.” statement. – Reuters
scheduled stops in Christchurch,
Dunedin and the Tasmanian state
capital of Hobart.

After being cleaned in international
waters off South Australian state
capital Adelaide, the Viking Orion was
expected to arrive in Melbourne later
today, said the company and the
Australian government.

The ship operator confirmed it had
to remove “a limited amount of
standard marine growth” from the hull.

“While the ship needed to miss
several stops on this itinerary in order
for the required cleaning to be
conducted, she is expected to resume
the current itinerary.

“Viking is working directly with
guests on compensation for the
impact to their voyage.” – AFP

BRIEFS S. KOREA, U.S. DISCUSS NO SMOOTH
NUCLEAR EXERCISES SAILING ... A
SEOUL: South Korean President boatman using an
Yoon Suk-yeol said his oar to break the
government and the United States ice layer covering
are discussing possible joint Dal Lake in the
exercises using US nuclear assets. Indian city of
Yoon’s comments, in a newspaper Srinagar yesterday.
interview published yesterday, – AFPPIC
come after he called for “war
preparation” with an
“overwhelming” capability,
following a year marked by the
North’s record number of missile
tests, and the intrusion of North
Korean drones into the South last
week. “The nuclear weapons
belong to the United States, but Two helicopters collide in Australia, killing four
planning, information sharing,
exercises and training should be
jointly conducted by South Korea
and the United States,” Yoon told CANBERRA: Two helicopters The other helicopter appeared to landed on the sandbank just out crashed and it was upside down.”
Chosun Ilbo newspaper. – Reuters collided in mid-air, killing four be largely intact at the accident from Sea World resort,” said police “The public and police tried to
people yesterday at Australia’s Gold scene, which is near the popular spokesman Gary Worrell.
JAPAN JETS KEEP TABS Coast tourism hotspot. Sea World marine theme park. remove the people and they
ON CHINA WARSHIPS “As a result of that, four people commenced first aid to try and get
Three others were in critical A bright yellow rescue helicopter have lost their lives. Three others those people to safety from the
TOKYO: Japan said yesterday it condition, police said, describing had landed on the sand nearby, its are critical in hospital.” airframe that was upside down.”
scrambled jet fighters and how bystanders had rushed to haul rotors spinning, images of the
dispatched aircraft and warships passengers from an upside-down aftermath showed, with scores of One of the helicopters appeared Access to the scene was
over the past two weeks to keep helicopter. rescuers deployed around the area. to have been taking off as the other complicated by the sandbank’s
tabs on China’s Liaoning aircraft was landing, Worrell said, adding location, Worrell said.
carrier and five warships that One helicopter had flipped over Several small police and rescue the facts were yet to be determined
conducted naval manoeuvres and on an exposed sandbank a few boats were moored on the exposed by air accident investigators. Australia’s Transport Safety
flight operations in the Pacific. metres from the shore, images on sandbank, which was strewn with Bureau said it had already launched
Japan monitored the operations public broadcaster ABC showed. bits of the destroyed helicopter. The helicopter that landed safely a probe into the mid-air collision.
after the Chinese naval group, had lost its windscreen, the police
which included missile destroyers, The aircraft was shorn of its rotors, “Those two aircraft, when office said. Investigators would examine the
sailed between the main Okinawa which lay a short distance away. collided, have crash landed, and wreckage and map the site, it said in
island and Miyakojima island into “The other airframe has a statement. – AFP
the Western Pacific from the East
China Sea on Dec 16, Japan’s Rescuers attempting to save boy trapped in concrete pile
Defence Ministry said in a press
release. Before returning the same HANOI: Rescuers in Vietnam were on Saturday morning, but rescuers searching with friends for scrap iron. and excavators had so far failed and
way on Sunday, the Chinese carrier desperately trying to free a received no response from him “I cannot understand how he fell rescuers were unable to determine
conducted more than 300 10-year-old boy yesterday, two days yesterday as they lowered a camera the boy’s position, media reported.
take-offs and landings of after he fell into the narrow open down to try to locate his position in into the hollow concrete pile, which
fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters, shaft of a concrete pile at a the 35m long support pillar. has a diameter of a 25cm span only, Rescuers have pumped oxygen
said the ministry. – Reuters construction site on New Year’s Eve. and was driven 35m into the into the pile and have softened the
The calamity occurred at a bridge ground,” said provincial Department soil around it but the pile has tilted
Ly Hao Nam was heard crying for construction site in Dong Thap of Transport director Le Hoang Bao. slightly, complicating extraction
help shortly after he fell into the pile province, where the boy had been efforts. – Reuters
Efforts to lift the pile with cranes

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NEWS WITHOUT BORDERS

Thousands pay tribute to ex-pope at lying-in-state

VATICAN CITY: Thousands of normal to come and pay homage to placed in the tombs beneath the said Francesca Gabrielli, a pilgrim Benedict’s shock resignation
Catholics paid their respects him after all he did for the church,” basilica. from Tuscany in central Italy. created the extraordinary situation of
yesterday to former pope Benedict said Italian nun Anna Maria near the having two “men in white” – him and
XVI at the start of three days of front of the queue that snaked around Benedict’s body was laid out She said Benedict was “a great Francis – at the Vatican.
lying-in-state at St Peter’s Basilica the edge of the vast St Peter’s Square. yesterday on a catafalque draped in pope, profound and unique”.
before his funeral. gold fabric in front of the altar of the Papal deaths usually trigger the
Benedict led the Catholic Church church, flanked by two Swiss Guards. Benedict died at the Mater calling of a conclave of cardinals to
They began queueing before for eight years before becoming the Ecclesiae monastery, which had been elect a successor but this time,
dawn to view the German first pope in six centuries to step Many of those filing past took his home for the past decade. Francis remains in post and will lead
theologian’s body, which was down in 2013, citing his declining pictures on their smartphones of the proceedings.
transferred early yesterday from the health. body, which was dressed in red papal His last words in the early hours of
monastery in the Vatican grounds mourning robes with a gold-edged Saturday according to the Vatican The last papal funeral, of John
where he died on Saturday, aged 95. His successor Pope Francis will mitre on his head, while some prayed were: “Lord, I love you!” Paul II in 2005, drew a million faithful
lead the funeral on Thursday in St or made the sign of the cross. and heads of state from around the
“I arrived at 6am, it seemed Peter’s Square, before his remains are His body will lie in state for three world. – AFP
“The atmosphere is very intimate,” days, with the public allowed in
during the day.

Attack on Mexican prison Dubai scraps 30% tax
on alcohol sales
leaves 14 dead ABU DHABI: Dubai has suspended a tax of 30%
on alcohol and dropped a licence fee previously
o Unknown number of fired on municipal police along a nearby the border from El Paso in Texas, said they needed to buy alcohol in the commercial and
gunmen aboard armoured boulevard, setting off a car chase that ended were investigating the motive of the attack. tourism hub, two major retailers said.
vehicles take part in raid with the seizure of a vehicle and four men.
Ciudad Juarez has been the scene of years The move is expected to further boost the
MEXICO CITY: Gunmen attacked a prison in Assailants in a Hummer later fired on of violent clashes between security forces and appeal of Dubai – the most populated of the
the northern Mexican city of Ciudad Juarez on another group of security agents outside the the rival Sinaloa and Juarez drug cartels, seven emirates of the United Arab Emirates – to
Sunday, leaving 14 people dead and allowing prison, the statement said. which have left thousands dead over the past tourists and expatriates drawn by its more liberal
24 inmates to escape, the Chihuahua state decade. lifestyle compared with other places in the Gulf.
prosecutors’ office said. Scenes of chaos ensued as relatives of
some prisoners waited for New Year visits The prison itself has seen multiple The changes took effect on Sunday, to run for
An unknown number of gunmen aboard outside the compound. breakouts of fighting and riots, including a a trial period of a year, local media reported.
armoured vehicles took part in the attack, and bloody March 2009 episode that left 20 dead.
the dead included 10 prison guards and Inside, some rioting inmates set fire to “With the removal of 30% municipality tax
security agents, the office said in a statement. various objects and clashed with prison In August last year, a clash between rival and a free alcohol licence, buying your favourite
guards, local media reported. gangs left three prisoners dead. drinks is now easier and cheaper than ever,”
About five hours after the dawn incursion MMI, one of two major purveyors of alcohol in
began, security forces managed to control the Prosecutors said the outbreak of violence According to a February 2022 report by the Dubai, said on Instagram.
situation, which had also erupted into fighting at the prison, where inmates from differing State Human Rights Commission, more than
between inmates within the sprawling state criminal bands and drug cartels are housed in 3,700 people are detained in the prison, above Prices in its stores across the emirate reflect
prison, near Mexico’s border with the United separate cell blocks, also left 13 people its maximum capacity of 3,135. the removal of the tax, it added.
States. injured.
In February 2016, as part of his visit to Another retailer, African+Eastern, confirmed
Moments before the attack, armed men Four were detained, prosecutors said, Mexico, Pope Francis officiated mass in the the tax no longer applied, but prices would
without specifying if they were inmates or state prison’s courtyard with 700 prisoners remain subject to a 5% value added tax.
armed assailants. and their families in attendance.
Dubai’s economy has rebounded swiftly
Details were not immediately available Mexican detention centres suffer from from the Covid-19 pandemic, with GDP
about how the 24 inmates were able to flee or chronic overcrowding and violence, which growing 4.6% on the year for the first nine
who they were. has worsened in recent years due to conflict months of 2022.
between criminal groups. – AFP
Prosecutors in the city, which sits across Tourism is a key pillar of the economy, and
tourist numbers grew 180% in the first half of
2022 over the corresponding 2021 period.

Several Gulf states have introduced VAT as
they increasingly turn to taxation to boost
non-oil revenue.

While the United Arab Emirates does not
impose income tax, it will introduce a 9%
corporate tax from June on profits exceeding
375,000 dirhams (RM450,000).

But Dubai, home to the world’s tallest
building and islands shaped like palm trees,
faces growing regional competition.

Saudi Arabia is investing billions to burnish
its tourism appeal, with efforts such as the Red
Sea Project, while playing host to major cultural
and sporting events.

The first casino in the Gulf is expected to
open in the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah in 2026,
at a resort operated by Wynn Resorts. – Reuters

BRIEFS UKRAINE CLAIMS SHOT DOWN
ALL ATTACKING DRONES
SHOW OF FORCE ... New super-large multiple rocker launchers are presented before a plenary meeting of North Korea’s ruling Workers’ Party
during a ceremony at an undisclosed location. – REUTERSPIC/KCNA KYIV: Ukraine said yesterday it had shot down
all Russian drones involved in a massive wave
Canada bans most foreigners from buying homes of attacks, after Moscow launched an
unprecedented third straight night of air
OTTAWA: A ban on foreigners buying during the 2021 election campaign when the Purchase of Residential Property by strikes against civilian targets. Meanwhile,
residential property in Canada took effect on soaring prices put home ownership beyond Non-Canadians Act. Russian officials were reeling from reports
Sunday, aiming to make more homes the reach of many Canadians. that large numbers of Russian troops had
available to locals facing a housing crunch. Major markets such as Vancouver and been killed in a strike on a dormitory where
“The desirability of Canadian homes is Toronto have also introduced taxes on they were being housed alongside an
Several exceptions allow individuals such attracting profiteers, wealthy corporations non-residents and empty homes. ammunition dump in the occupied Ukrainian
as refugees and permanent residents who are and foreign investors,” his Liberal Party said in city of Makiivka. Ukrainian and Russian
not citizens to buy homes. its election plank at the time. The Canada Mortgage and Housing nationalist bloggers said hundreds of soldiers
Corporation – the national housing agency – died. Russian-installed officials spoke of high
Ottawa also clarified last month that the “This is leading to a real problem of said in a June report that close to 19 million casualties without giving a number. – Reuters
ban would apply only to city dwellings and underused and vacant housing, rampant housing units will be needed by 2030.
not to recreational properties such as summer speculation and skyrocketing prices. LULA VOWS TO REBUILD
cottages. That means 5.8 million new homes must AND REUNIFY BRAZIL
“Homes are for people, not investors.” be built, or 3.5 million more than are currently
The temporary two-year measure was Following their 2021 election victory, the anticipated to be built to meet that demand, it BRASILIA: Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva took office
proposed by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Liberals quietly introduced the Prohibition on said. – AFP on Sunday for a third term as Brazil’s
president, vowing to fight for the poor and
the environment and “rebuild the country”
after far-right leader Jair Bolsonaro’s divisive
administration. The 77-year-old veteran
leftist, who previously led Brazil from 2003 to
2010, took the oath of office before Congress.
Lula said his government would work to
undo a legacy of economic decline, surging
poverty and funding cuts in health,
education and science. “Upon these terrible
ruins, I pledge to rebuild the country,
together with the Brazilian people,” he said,
vowing to fight for poor Brazilians as well as
racial and gender equality. – AFP

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Dealing with loss
EXPERIENCING grief is a normal reaction
to loss. It is the sorrow that you feel when are necessary for the healing process. ahead about how and whom you want to spend things. Nonetheless, do not use it as an excuse to
someone or something you care about is 0 Keep your usual routine. During the first year your time with. Find a way to pay tribute to your hide away from social interaction. When
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by loss is often overpowering. You may 0 Look into joining a grief support group. they care about you.
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nearby, online groups can be useful. meaningful can be helpful.
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influenced by numerous elements, effective way to reduce stress. Permit scrapbook. Create artworks. Start a garden. comments on the internet. To protect yourself
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profoundness of the loss. hot baths, naps and favourite dishes. 0 Even though opening up to others can lighten of leaving public posts that can be commented
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0 Allow yourself to feel the pain and other you have said or done, or have not said or done. your loss every time you socialise with friends 0 Seek counselling. If the grief you feel is
emotions connected with it. Do not allow others In order to heal, it is important to extend and family. You can feel comforted just by being overwhelming, seek the help of a mental health
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0 Have patience and wait for the process to others. Do not shut yourself off. That is the key. therapist, you can process intense emotions, and
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LETTERS [email protected] Suspending entry of China tourists premature

Malaysia must plug brain drain flow TOURISM and travel associations have been Diseases Act 1988, was supposed to expire at the
calling on the government to suspend the entry end of last year. The gazette for the declaration
MALAYSIA faces a dichotomy of incoming some Middle East countries. But we can at of tourists from China into the country until daily was published on Dec 27.
foreign workers and outgoing professionals. least reduce the numbers seeking greener cases of Covid-19 there decrease.
While the former is to be encouraged, ways pastures. Details of various measures to control local
must be found to discourage the latter. Malaysia Tourism Agency Association infections that can be transmitted by incoming
While some issues pertaining to service president Datuk Dr Mohd Khalid Harun was foreign travellers and returning Malaysians have
For many years now, Malaysia has been a matters can be handled at the reported to have said, “we are all aware that since been widely reported by both international
haven for foreign maids and plantation and administrative level, other questions should hospitals across China are facing explosions of and local media.
construction workers from certain countries be addressed by a task force set up Covid-19 cases following Beijing’s decision to
while other countries have been attracting expressly to look into the holistic question withdraw their strict regulations”. Hence, it is too hasty and inappropriate to call
our healthcare and oil and gas professionals, of brain drain, which also affects other for entry suspension of foreign tourists by
among other workers. sectors. “The trauma faced by players in the tourism tourism or travel associations, as they can be
industry due to the Covid-19 outbreak has yet to perceived as hostile to foreign visitors or
It has been reported that University of Hitherto, Talent Corps, which was set up be resolved. In fact, many travel agencies and portrayed in a bad light by the foreign media.
Malaya has been losing 30 of its brightest in 2011 as a government agency to attract hotels have been closed due to the virus
medical graduates to Singapore every year. and retain our homegrown talent, has had incurring billions of ringgit in losses in the past If so, it would backfire badly on the local
While the reasons for this seeming some degree of success. Perhaps, it can do two years”. travel trade and tourism industry when large
contradiction between attracting foreign more. number of foreign tourists head towards
labour and losing our home-grown experts Such statements are indeed warranted if the friendlier countries that are more welcoming.
are quite obvious, we must find ways to It has been estimated that there are government has been ignorant or indifferent to
plug the brain drain. currently two million Malaysians working Covid-19 situations around the world or is Tourism and travel associations ought to
abroad. This could lead to a situation where dragging its feet to take preventive actions to play a more meaningful role by focussing on
Where doctors are concerned, it has we may lose our competitive edge due to safeguard our country. helping its members to secure the much-needed
been suggested that their terms of the outflow of our productive and business to survive and recovery of our
employment and specialist training intellectual resources. But this is certainly not the case, and it would tourism industry, such as introducing new tour
opportunities, among others, be improved. be pointless for the government to make any packages and travel services that are wanted by
It has also been reported that there must be In the long run, this may lead to a announcement without specifying its plans and locals.
a fairer system of postings nationwide. slowing down of our development, actions. This is only possible after working out
industrialisation and our ability to attract concrete actions and effective measures for But most are clueless, as they have
Of course, there is no guarantee that foreign direct investment. So, let us act now implementation by respective agencies. announced nothing new over the past three
with these improvements and changes, and stem the flow. years.
doctors and nurses will not migrate because True enough, Health Minister Dr Zaliha
we may not be able to match the Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye Mustafa has already extended the declaration of YS Chan
remuneration they can get in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur “infected local areas” by another six months to Master trainer for Mesra Malaysia and
June 30. Travel and Tours Enhancement Course and an
Asean Tourism Master Trainer. He is also a
The declaration, which allows for the exercise tourism and transport business consultant
of the Prevention and Control of Infectious

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COMMENT by Datuk Dr Amar-Singh

Engage experts to shape child dept
THE announcement by
Women, Family and policies that would impact 9. Remove all barriers to children, children experience meaningful and Unlimited; Persatuan Guru-Guru
Community Development children’s well-being without timely adopted children of Malaysian lasting change that will improve their Tadika Perak; Prof Datin Dr Mariani
Minister Datuk Seri Nancy consultation with the children’s parents and foundlings from outcomes.
Shukri that the Cabinet has agreed to department or ministry that the acquiring Malaysian citizenship. Md Nor, ECCE Council Malaysia;
establish a special department or government creates. As CRC embodies all actions Persatuan Pendidik Awal Kanak-
institution for children brings hope 10. Persevere systematically to concerning children, the best Kanak Pahang; Persatuan Tadika
for the new year. It is good that We advocate that the children’s end child marriage and reduce interests of the child shall be a
Pakatan Harapan is living up to its department adopt an equitable and teenage pregnancies. primary consideration. Islam Malaysia; Eveleen Ling,
election manifesto. We, child rights-based approach, and have a Persatuan Tadika Malaysia;
advocates and civil society wide scope to cover critical areas, This list, although not exhaustive, Datuk Dr Amar-Singh HSS,
organisations are delighted that including the following: seems like a tall order. But the Child/Disability Advocate and Malaysian Child Resource Institute;
children are getting a clear focus from announcement inspires confidence Advisor Nation Early Childhood Ahli Majlis Kanak-Kanak, Petaling
the new government. 1. Establish and strengthen an that, together, we can make a firm Intervention Council; Datuk Dr
interagency child protection case and start to work in this direction. Hartini Zainudin, Yayasan Chow Kit, Jaya; Dr Amelia Alias, Child Rights
We recognise that it is early days data management system, and the Voice of the Children; Datin P.H. Advocate; PUAKPayong -
yet and the proposal will need to be prevention of abuse, neglect, Leadership and experience of Wong, Childline Foundation; Yap
worked on, with the scope and exploitation and all forms of violence child realities will be critical to Sook Yee, Children’s Rights and Persatuan Untuk Anak Kita; Home
powers of the department to be against children. shaping success. It is important of Peace, Kuala Lumpur; NGOhub;
clarified. We ask that the minister and to institutionalise children’s Empowerment Advocate, Dr Raihan Mohamed, Toy Libraries
ministry engage with child advocates 2. Improve basic health service participation in the organisation and WeCareJourney and FrienenArts;
and civil society organisations in delivery, especially to marginalised have representatives from diverse Malaysia; Wan Shakila Borneo
shaping the formation of this children, and prevent deaths from communities, including those who Cathryn Anila, Founder, Komrad; Siti Asa, Persatuan Taska
department. road injuries and drowning. are marginalised and disabled. Vanguards4Change; Prof Datuk Rumah Malaysia; Sarawak Women
Noor Aziah Mohd Awal; Dr Farah for Women Society; Wong Hui Min,
One key issue will be the extent of 3. Support the rights and needs of A dedicated, accountable and Nini Dusuki, Child Rights Advocate
the scope and powers of the children with diverse disabilities. competent workforce, perhaps some and Practitioner; Dr Mary Marret, President, Nation Early Childhood
children’s department. Will it be akin staffing taken from other agencies, Dr Irene Cheah, Child Protection Intervention Council; Asia
to a children’s ministry that is fully 4. Improve the status of and a meaningful budget will be
responsible for children issues, marginalised children, including crucial for the execution of these Subcommittee, Malaysian Community Service; Kiwanis Down
overarching other ministries that those who are migrants, refugees and functions. Paediatric Association; Anisa Syndrome Foundation; BOLD for
have some authority over children stateless.
and powers to make policy changes? The new entity will have to review Ahmad, Persatuan Pengasuh Special Needs, Penang; Simon Hoo,
Or will it just be a coordinating body 5. End child poverty, especially and lift Malaysia’s reservations to the Berdaftar; Datuk Dr Chiam Heng Spices Early Intervention Centre;
between different ministries and among indigenous people, and target Convention on the Rights of the Child Dr Wong Woan Yiing Consultant
agencies on children issues? those in Sabah and inner city (CRC), and harmonise national Keng; Pertubuhan Kebajikan Paediatrician; Association of
environments. legislation and policies with the Child Vivekananda, Rembau; Family Professional Early Childhood
We recommend that the Act and Sexual Offences Against Frontiers - Persatuan Kebajikan Educators; Amy Bala, Malaysian
government form a children’s 6. Encourage good practices in Children Act. Sokongan Keluarga Selangor and Association of Social Workers;
ministry so that it will have the the provision of reasonable Kuala Lumpur; Association of World Vision Malaysia;
capacity to make significant changes accommodation, to mainstream We would like the minister and Women Lawyers; Make It Right Reproductive Cadre on Sexuality
to the lives of children in Malaysia children with inclusive special Cabinet to know that we are firmly
and not just be a “welfare” education needs and ensure access behind this initiative and offer our Movement; Malaysian Rare Education and Queries; Persatuan
organisation. No ministry or to universal education. full support. It is the single most Disorders Society; Protect and Sahabat Wanita, Selangor;
government agency should make important plan that the government Save the Children; Montessori Persatuan Guru Tadika
7. Improve the timeliness, quality, has put forward for the betterment of Association Malaysia; End CSEC
access and safety of early childhood children in our nation. May the hope Network Malaysia; Malaysian Semenanjung; Margaret Loy,
care and education, including that has come with the new Council of Child Welfare; OKU Rights Community, Transformation
nurseries. government blossom, and all Matter Project; Jeannie Low, Play Initiative Bhd; CbR Network
Malaysia; Global Shepherds
8. Avoid/prevent the detention of
any child. Berhad; Be My Protector; Anne
Sivanathan, Inclusive Outdoor
Classroom; and Wan Shakila
Borneo Komrad.

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Do more to prevent road crashes

A fan mourns the death of the football legend. – REUTERSPIC ACCORDING to Zutobi, an online Drink driving is also another
driver’s education firm, Malaysia is cause of fatal crashes because it
The queen and football ‘king’ one of the top ten most dangerous inhibits a driver’s ability to make
nations in the world to drive in, at sound judgements and respond
█ BY GABRIEL ARAUJO the 1968 game. “It was a remarkable the queen died on Sept 8. seventh place. Data by the swiftly to situations. Drink driving
IN 2022, Britain lost its queen and moment, having the queen at a He said on Twitter he admired the Transport Ministry shows that the not only endangers the driver’s life,
Brazil its football “king” – two giant football match was not usual, and number of road crashes in the last but the lives of other road users.
figures of the 20th century who here in Brazil it happened only once, queen ever since the first time he saw 10 years has increased.
crossed paths at least twice over exactly that game.” her in person when “she came to The laws for driving under the
the years. Brazil to witness our love for football Many of these crashes could influence of drugs or alcohol are
Gerson appeared in pictures next and experienced the magic of a have been prevented if not for stringently enforced in Malaysia.
Former Pele teammate Gerson to Pele, the queen and her husband packed Maracana”. human error and lack of Offenders can be fined between
Santos da Silva, simply known as Prince Philip and said he had a photo responsibility on the part of drivers RM10,000 and RM30,000 and
Gerson, recounted one of those times of the moment framed and put on Years later, in 1997, the queen and other road users. imprisoned up to two years under
in an interview with Reuters this display in his home. Known as “O honoured Pele with an honorary Section 45A of the Road Transport
week. The year was 1968, and Queen Rei”, or “The King”, Pele died last knighthood of the British Empire. He Speeding has been listed as Act 1987. If you notice someone
Elizabeth II was guest of honour at a Thursday at the age of 82 following a remembered the moment in an one of the leading causes of road driving while under the influence
football match at Rio de Janeiro’s battle with colon cancer, less than Instagram post in 2017 when he crashes. It is also an act that can be of drugs or alcohol, keep your
monumental Maracana stadium four months after Britain’s longest- thanked “all the British people for avoided because it is within the distance and call the authorities.
during an official visit to Brazil. After reigning monarch passed away, their affection”. driver’s control. Speeding not only
the game, she presented Pele with a aged 96. increases the likelihood of an Lastly, avoid getting in a vehicle
trophy. After the news of his death, accident but also the severity of its with a driver who has been
Pele, who scored a goal in the London’s Wembley Stadium was lit consequences. A driver who drinking or using drugs.
“I was there,” said Gerson, who friendly match that brought together up in the yellow and green colours of speeds is less able to respond to an
won the 1970 World Cup with Brazil the top players from the state of Sao Brazil, with a sign reading his name. emergency or unforeseen Bad road conditions are also a
and also played against Pele’s side in Paulo and the best players of Rio de The Prince and Princess of Wales circumstances, and the impact of a contributing factor to road crashes.
Janeiro, recounted the game when shared a picture of the tribute on collision can be fatal for the driver, According to Zutobi, Malaysia is
social media. – Reuters passengers and other road users. ranked 12th in the world for
having the worst roads. Malaysia’s
Parents should educate their road quality has declined by more
children on traffic laws, and than 5% in the last five years.
constantly remind them to obey
the rules. They should also set a A recent study revealed that
good example for their children Malaysia has the second highest
when they are driving. number of road traffic deaths in
the world after Saudi Arabia, at
In addition, parents should 22.76 per 100,000 people. Hence,
always ensure their children wear the government needs to improve
seat belts for their safety while road conditions in order to reduce
toddlers are placed in car seats. accidents. And stricter laws must
Motorcyclists should also ensure be enacted and enforced against
they wear their helmets even those who are irresponsible and
when riding in the violate traffic regulations. Punish
neighbourhood. offenders with severe penalties as
a lesson to others.
Using mobile phones while
driving has caused numerous road Wu Guan Jun
crashes, especially at fender Faculty of Business
benders. Drivers should refrain and Communication,
from texting and talking on a Universiti Malaysia Perlis
phone while driving.

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MEDIA & MARKETING

ARTBOX returns even
bcoigogleerr, better and
ARTBOX, Singapore’s largest
lifestyle event, is back after a time in an offline setting with
three-year hiatus – bigger, wacky activities such as the
better and literally cooler National Shake Leg
than before – with an all new Championship, SGAG’s first-
line-up of at least 300 vendors ever fan meet-and-greet and
from Southeast Asia roving mini-games
Visitors can experience interactive showcases such as The entire Tropicana Gardens exhibition hall covers providing retail and F&B throughout the event.
Wonder Woman’s training field, Aquaman’s aquarium. – 35,000 sq ft and can host up to 3,000 visitors daily. experiences, and art
– SYAZWAN ZULKIFLI/THESUN installations by local artists at Over two weekends in
SYAZWAN ZULKIFLI/THESUN the Singapore Expo. February and March 2023,
█ BY HAZIQUE ZAIRILL visitors can also expect a
Organised by Invade, the showcase of gourmet
OOD news for all DC fans – upcoming edition of ARTBOX creations from F&B
WOW Event Asia has just will be held indoors for the entrepreneurs and brands
first time since its inception in from Southeast Asia, a unique
G A first in Asialaunched its exclusive The 2017, providing visitors with shopping experience
World of DC Exhibition at air-conditioned comfort featuring crafts and
Tropicana Gardens Mall, Petaling Jaya, while they soak in the innovative products from
which features movie props, concept art, o Be the first in Asia to meet your favourite festivities of the night market local and global brands, and
costumes, life-size exhibits, and various experience, even in the immersive structures and
interactive elements, as well as exclusive DC universe superhero and supervillains at daytime, thanks to cleverly interactive experiences
merchandise celebrating iconic DC The World of DC Exhibition designed spaces and lighting curated in collaboration with
Super Heroes such as Superman, installations in the 9,822 sqm the region’s best artists all
Batman, and Super-Villains Harley space (equivalent to 1⅓ of a under one roof.
Quinn and Joker. football field). “Expect hilariously
The World of DC Exhibition, which is difficult obstacle courses,
set to run until April 1, will be the first Next year’s ARTBOX is also entertaining challenges,
ever in Asia, with copyright from Warner co-organised with SGAG, one roaming activities and fan
Bros Discovery Global Themed of Southeast Asia’s fastest- meet-and-greets throughout
Entertainment via Beast Kingdom Co growing digital content the whole event. We are going
Ltd. producers for Millennials and to pull out all the stops to
The grand launch was officiated by Gen Zs. Visitors will be bring the unconventional to a
Selangor Menteri Besar Yang Amat entertained throughout with conventional space like the
Berhormat Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari, local humour and activities Singapore Expo,” said Adrian
Beast Kingdom General Manager of provided by the funniest and Ang (Xiao Ming), Co-Founder
South East Asia Yee Shiuh Lam, cheekiest bunch from the and Chief Creative Officer of
Tropicana Group Managing Director SGAG team. Visitors who SGAG.
Dion Tan, WOW Event Asia Directors have been following SGAG
Mary Koh and Wong Jyb Sheng, as well as online can now experience For more information visit
Andrew Ashvin, Managing Director of them in person for the first www.artbox.sg.
Tropicana Gardens Mall.
Amirudin said the significance of
Selangor hosting events like these is in
line with the state’s goal to become a
preferred destination within the ASEAN Life-sized exhibits, recreating key moments in the DC Cinematic Universe by bringing
region. classic movie scenes to life. – WOW EVENT ASIA
“Events like this have the pull factor
for the tourism industry as well as the Exhibition, bringing together these the excitement of wielding superpowers
potential to drive economic growth, characters to life.” through interactive showcases such as
retail expansion, and community The World of DC Exhibition features Wonder Woman’s Training Field,
engagement across all ages and seven themed zones focusing on specific Aquaman’s Aquarium, and more.
backgrounds. We hope to see domestic characters and themes. These range In addition, a vibrant array of
and international tourist arrivals from the Dawn of Justice, featuring Instagram hotspots abound, including
continue to rise as a pillar of the state’s Superman and Batman, to the Rise of Suicide Squad’s Graffiti Wall and photo
economy,” said Amirudin, speaking at Super-Villains, highlighting the Birds of opportunities with the Lasso of Truth
the event’s grand launch at the Prey and Suicide Squad, as well as a retail and El Diablo.
Tropicana Gardens Mall Convention merchandise area. Admission is complimentary for
Centre. The themed zones include fan- children below three years old.
At the same time, WOW Event Asia favorite vehicles, gadgets, and more from
director Mary Koh said: “Riding on the the DC Universe, including Superman’s For ticket sales and to learn more about
global success of DC cinematic emblematic blue and red suit, Batman’s The World of DC Exhibition, please visit
blockbusters such as Batman, Aquaman, Batmobile, Knight Crawler, Bat-Signal, woweventasia.com/the-world-of-dc-
Man of Steel, and Wonder Woman, we and Wonder Woman’s costumes. exhibition or email
have put together The World of DC Along the way, visitors can experience [email protected].

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KL MARKET SUMMARY Cryptocurrency gloom
December 30, 2022

INDICES 10,701.50 CHANGE +20.35 set to continue this year
FBMEMAS
FBMKLCI 1,495.49 +3.86
CONSUMER PRODUCTS 586.50 +3.43
INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS 181.78 +0.55
CONSTRUCTION 152.59 +1.02
FINANCIAL SERVICES 16,501.30 -35.40
ENERGY 776.19 +1.88
TELECOMMUNICATIONS 589.47 +0.72 o Overall economic uncertainty and scandals such as
HEALTH CARE 1,741.69 -6.41 the FTX collapse make it hard for the market to recover,
TRANSPORTATION 863.07 +13.25 industry players and experts say
PROPERTY 641.13 -4.23
PLANTATION 7,084.68 +36.76
FBMSHA 10,938.50 +54.15
FBMACE 5,308.33 -37.88
TECHNOLOGY 63.48 -0.07
█ BY HAYATUN RAZAK PayPal and Meta alum as well as CEO
TURNOVER VALUE [email protected] and founder of Bitcoin firm Lightspark
2.432 BIL RM2.509 BIL PETALING JAYA: Analysts and experts forecast David Marcus in a blog post released on
another difficult year for cryptocurrency in Dec 30, 2022 predicted that the crypto
5 MOST ACTIVES 2023 due to overall economic environment as winter will last through 2023 and maybe Experts predict the crypto winter will last
December 30, 2022 well as specific cryptocurrency scandals 2024. through 2023 and maybe 2024, before seeing
imploding in the industry, such as the recent some signs of recovery. – AFPPIX
STOCK VOL CLSG (sen) +/– (sen) Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX collapse. “It’ll take a couple of years for the market development continues in the years to
HSI-CJ5 65,903,500 13.0 UNCH to recover from the abuse of unscrupulous come.
ASB 58,438,200 17.5 UNCH Luno Malaysia country manager Aaron players, and for responsible regulation to
TOPGLOV 56,037,600 90.5 -0.5 Tang said general market condition is under come through. Consumer trust is also going Meanwhile, crypto enthusiast as well as
CYPARK 55,339,000 47.0 +5.0 pressure given the global macro environment to take a few years to rebuild, but ultimately certified Luno educator Chik Mun Leong
HSI-CLC 52,133,300 50.0 UNCH and specific events within the crypto industry. I believe this will prove to be a beneficial said the outlook of cryptocurrency in 2023
reset for legitimate industry players over the will remain soft due to the global economic
5 TOP GAINERS “We believe in the future potential of long run.” outlook and sluggish development of the
December 30, 2022 crypto but are also clear-sighted and mass adoption of cryptocurrency.
sensible about the investment risks,” he told “The years of creating a token out of thin
STOCK VOL CLSG (RM) +/– RM SunBiz. air and making millions are over. The music “However, this will improve rapidly as we
NESTLE 159,000 140.00 +2.00 has stopped. We’re back to our regular can see many global banks and institutions
PETDAG 2,771,000 23.00 +1.00 The firm’s emphasis now is to stay firm programming of having to create real value are starting to adopt cryptocurrency in
HEXTECH 175,800 17.06 +0.84 on education-first approach and focus on and solving real world problems,“ he said. various utilities,” he concluded.
KLK 3,621,400 22.36 +0.40 equipping investors with knowledge and
BKAWAN 21,600 22.30 +0.30 information. Tradeview Capital CEO Ng Zhu Hann In addition, Chik is upbeat because he
warned that there is nothing stopping the believes that the cryptocurrency is now near
5 TOP LOSERS “We believe that 2023 will see the crypto digital assets from going to zero in the event the bottom which presents opportunities
December 30, 2022 landscape continuing to mature and expand of the implosion and defaults in the for those looking to invest in the digital
in terms of scale, utility, and acceptance as cryptocurrency sector continues. assets.
STOCK VOL CLSG (RM) +/– RM crypto has a long-term potential despite the
HARISON 5,100 6.63 -0.22 price swings,” he said. “So long as the interest rate remains at an “My bottom target is at the range of
PANAMY 2,600 22.90 -0.20 elevated level with risk free rate returns US$12K to US$13K (bitcoin) by the end of
HEIM 36,600 25.20 -0.18 Based on data from coinmarketcap.com, attractive, it is hard for funds to flow into the 2023 and will be recovering in years,” he
MPI 32,900 28.76 -0.16 the aggregate value of over 22,000 digital cryptocurrency sector unlike when the hot said.
FBMKLCI-CIH 10,000 0.28 -0.13 currencies tumbled from nearly US$3 money was easily available for speculation
trillion (RM13 trillion) in November 2021 to in the past two years,“ he said.
US$798.7 billion as of Jan 2 – a 92.5%
pullback in only over one year. However, he is optimistic that the
blockchain technology holds promise as its

DNB exceeds 5G nationwide coverage target for 2022

EXCHANGE RATES DECEMBER 30, 2022 KUALA LUMPUR: Digital Nasional Bhd DNB has achieved more than 90% Copa Except for Maxis Bhd, all MNO – Celcom
(DNB) announced yesterday that Malaysia’s throughout Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya, and Axiata Bhd, Digi Telecommunications Sdn
Foreign currency Bank sell Bank buy Bank buy 5G network has achieved almost 50% Selangor as well as some 50% across Johor, Bhd, Telekom Malaysia Bhd, U Mobile Sdn
coverage of populated areas (Copa) with Malacca and Negri Sembilan. All other states Bhd and YTL Communications Sdn Bhd
1 US DOLLAR TT/OD TT OD some 3,900 sites as at end-2022 – comfortably are in various stages of deployment and, (YES) – have made retail 5G services available
1 AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR 4.4780 4.3450 4.3350 exceeding the target of 40%. together with the aforementioned states, are to their more than 20 million subscribers,
1 BRUNEI DOLLAR 3.0460 2.9260 2.9100 expected to achieve full network deployment following the signing of their respective 5G
1 CANADIAN DOLLAR 3.3300 3.2340 3.2260 DNB is now focused on delivering the in 2024, if not earlier. Access Agreements with DNB on Oct 31,
1 EURO 3.3000 3.2120 3.2000 committed target of 80% Copa by end 2024, if 2022.
1 NEWZEALAND DOLLAR 4.7790 4.6250 4.6050 not earlier. The network currently reaches DNB COO Nasution Mohamed said,
1 SINGAPORE DOLLAR 2.8470 2.7430 2.7270 some 15 million people today and when fully “Having exceeded our 2022 network coverage Maxis customers are unable to access
1 STERLING POUND 3.3300 3.2340 3.2260 deployed, it will reach more than 30 million target, we are working closely with both our retail 5G services pending their shareholders’
1 SWISS FRANC 5.4060 5.2360 5.2160 people and businesses. Mobile Network Operator (MNO) partners approval to execute the 5G Access Agreement
100 UAE DIRHAM 4.8360 4.7250 4.7100 and device manufacturers to promote and with DNB, which Maxis has indicated it plans
100 BANGLADESHTAKA 123.3500 116.9800 116.7800 State and local councils supported DNB by encourage the rapid adoption of 5G to seek in January this year.
100 CHINESE RENMINBI 4.4360 4.1220 3.9220 providing accelerated approvals for nationwide in 2023. The MNO have
100 HONGKONG DOLLAR 64.7700 62.0500 deployment. Consequently, DNB was able to introduced numerous 5G data plans for their 5G-compatible devices continue to
100 INDIAN RUPEE 58.0400 55.1700 N/A recover some shortfalls in setting up sites and customers at very attractive retail prices, so as proliferate the market, with approximately
100 INDONESIAN RUPIAH 5.5000 5.1600 54.9700 achieved a speedier deployment during the to encourage adoption of 5G services.” eight million devices already in the hands of
100 JAPANESE YEN 0.0296 0.0268 4.9600 last month. end users as of end-2022.
100 NEWTAIWAN DOLLAR 3.3840 3.2780
100 PAKISTAN RUPEE 15.7000 0.0218 BE Sarawak secures 100 business events worth RM359 million
100 PHILIPPINE PESO 2.0100 N/A 3.2680
100 QATAR RIYAL 8.1500 1.8800 KUCHING: Sarawak’s business events “These events are expected to open for RM117.6 million of income, tax revenue
100 SAUDI RIYAL 123.9100 7.6800 N/A industry wrapped up 2022 on a high note approximately 28,496 new employment amounted to RM13 million, while the events
100THAI BAHT 120.4300 117.6300 1.6800 after securing 100 business events for 2023 opportunities for the local communities in opened at least 17,169 jobs,” it added.
13.5300 114.3200 7.4800 and beyond, exceeding the initial target of 90 the destination,” it said in a statement issued
12.0000 117.4300 with an achievement rate of 111%. yesterday. BE Sarawak was established by the
114.1200 Sarawak Government in 2006 as a non-profit
11.6000 Business Events Sarawak (BE Sarawak) As for the number of business events body to promote the state as a competitive
said the 100 business events are estimated to hosted last year, it said 93 homegrown, destination for national and international
Source: Malayan Banking Berhad/Bernama be worth RM359 million in total economic national and international business events business meetings, and helping non-
impact, whereby direct delegate were successfully hosted worth a total governmental organisations, corporations,
expenditure will account for about RM195 economic impact of RM216.3 million. and government bodies to organise their
million and tax revenue at RM21.5 million. events successfully. – Bernama
“Direct delegate expenditure accounted

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KTC Group taps cloud Rubber production
tech to build ‘smart cities’ incentive activated
for December 2022
o Property developer solutions multinational to install tech- based investors.
collaborates with based facilities for working professionals, “Work should begin later this year once KUALA LUMPUR: The Rubber Production
multinational to install business owners, investors and academia Incentive (IPG) for smallholders has been
digital facilities and at its development projects. the details are finalised because we want activated in Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and
solutions at its projects technology to be in the forefront of our Sarawak for December 2022, the Malaysian
He said KTC’s decision to employ projects,” Chong said. Rubber Board (MRB) said.
KUALA LUMPUR: KTC Arkz Group Sdn cloud technology is because it will help
Bhd, a niche property-based group, aims open up a wealth of new experiences and He said KTC plans to create an exciting In a statement on Saturday, the agency said
to use cloud technology (tech) for its knowledge for users as it is important for lifestyle that caters to Generations Y and Z the average farm-level price for cup lump or
“smart city” high-rise development industries to become more efficient by in high-rise developments as these spaces scrap rubber in December was RM2.30 per kg
projects to meet the rising demand for digitalising their business operations. will provide a conducive ecosystem in for Peninsular Malaysia, RM1.95 per kg for
modern technological applications, said a areas such as automotive technology Sabah, and RM2.00 per kg for Sarawak.
company official yesterday. The MoC will enable the parties to research, digital applications, shopping
jointly develop and implement various platforms, and entertainment research. MRB said the activated IPG for scrap rubber
KTC Group chief project officer cloud-based digital solutions for state-of- and latex for the month in Peninsular Malaysia
Memphes Chong said the company the-art services and experiences for a KTC Group CEO Chong Khin Thin said is 20 sen a kg for 50%dry rubber content (DRC)
recently signed a memorandum of leading-edge technology ecosystem in the company’s focus on cloud technology and 40 sen a kg for 100% DRC.
collaboration (MoC) with a technology- projects that the company has earmarked, is based on its belief that development
particularly in Perak and Selangor, Chong projects will have to meet the aspirations In Sabah, the rate is 55 sen a kg for 50% DRC
said. of the younger generation who is now and RM1.10 a kg for 100% DRC, while in
demanding better facilities for their Sarawak, it is 50 sen a kg for 50% DRC and RM1
By locating its development projects business operations and everyday lives. a kg for 100% of DRC.
near existing universities and colleges, he
said this will help create a conducive “We have to move with the times Meanwhile, the IPG for latex, fixed at 90 sen
environment for research and business because that is what young people are per kg for 100% DRC, is also activated.
endeavours by academia and technology- demanding – better tech facilities, not just
buildings,” he added. – Bernama Smallholders are eligible to receive IPG
payments until the end of this month, based on
the December 2022 production.

Since January 2019, the IPG has been
activated when the average monthly price of
Standard Malaysian Rubber 20 free on board is
at RM6.10 per kg or the farm-gate price of scrap
rubber is at RM2.50 per kg or less.

Meanwhile, the Malaysian rubber market is
expected to continue to track the performance of
regional rubber futures markets, the ringgit against
the US dollar and crude oil prices this week.

For the week just ended, the rubber market
gained marginally as sentiment was lifted by
initial optimism on China’s reopening and
anticipation that the US would ease its interest
rate increases. – Bernama

BRIEFS MITI WILL ENSURE TRADE
REMAINS MAIN DRIVER
KTC Group wants technology to be in the forefront of its projects. – KTC ARKZ GROUP WEBSITE PIC OF MALAYSIAN ECONOMY

Kuala Terengganu-based retailer to KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of
spend RM14m to open 2 more outlets International Trade and Industry (Miti) will
ensure that trade remains the main driver of
KUALA NERUS: Sabasun HyperRuncit Sdn Besides creating job opportunities, Che opening of the two new outlets will bring in Malaysia’s economic growth in 2023 amid
Bhd, a bumiputra-owned retail company Salmi said, the opening of the two new outlets additional revenue of RM30-RM40 million challenging global conditions. Minister
based in Kuala Terengganu, is investing about is expected to expand the local small and annually to the company,” he said. Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said
RM14 million to open two more branches by medium enterprise (SME) sector through the apart from that, Miti will also focus on
the middle of this year. marketing of various products in the Meanwhile, Che Salmi said the company reviving investor confidence and enhancing
supermarket. has allocated RM400,000 annually for its foreign direct investments. “We also need to
Managing director Che Salmi Che Ibrahim corporate social responsibility (CSR) ensure that the drafting and implementation
said the new outlets in Kemaman and Kuala According to him, Sabasun HyperRuncit programme locally and overseas. of the various trade deals will add value and
Berang districts were selected based on several has helped some 350 SME entrepreneurs by give solid advantage to domestic players in
factors such as competition and increasing marketing 3,500 types of products worth more The company has also set up the Sabasun Malaysia’s supply chains, especially micro,
population growth in those districts. than RM3 million per month. Hyperuncit entrepreneur development unit small and medium enterprises,” he said in a
(UPUSH) to share business knowledge with New Year Instagram video posting. – Bernama
“To date, we have six supermarket outlets, “The six outlets generated about RM248 local youths who want to venture into this field.
one each in Kuala Terengganu, Kuala Berang, million revenue last year, and we expect the RAFIZI: WE’LL PROTECT SME
Kuala Nerus, and Kampung Baru (Kuala “UPUSH is our form of CSR for local youths FROM ECONOMIC IMPACT
Lumpur), and two in Kemaman. who want to venture into retailing or supply OF CHINA COVID-19 SURGE
sector but do not have the knowledge. We will
“For these six outlets, we employ a total of organise seminars relating to this, and KUALA LUMPUR: The government has given
450 workers comprising 100% local residents,”, participants will be given free guidance for a guarantee that it will protect and assist
he said when met by reporters here on two to three months,” Che Salmi said. – small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Sunday. Bernama and the people if there is an economic
impact from the rise in Covid-19 cases in
China, Minister of Economy Rafizi Ramli said.
He said with China being the second largest
economy in the world, the hike in Covid-19
cases there must be monitored as what
happens in that country will have an effect
on a trading partner like Malaysia. “This
matter has been monitored at the ministerial
(economy) level in the past two years (onset
of Covid-19) and the experience (gained)
throughout that two years (will be used) for
improvements, efforts and actions to reduce
(economic impact) in Malaysia,” he told
reporters on Sunday. – Bernama

E-HAILING FIRM MAXIM
EYES NORTHERN EXPANSION

ALOR STAR: E-hailing company Maxim
Malaysia, operating since 2018, plans to
expand its services to more towns in the
country this year, especially in the north of
the peninsula, to meet rising demand.
Director Ahmad Khamal Abd Manan said the
company operates in 50 towns nationwide
and has between 200 and 500 drivers in each
town, carrying out services such as e-hailing,
courier, cargo and food deliveries. “Our plan
for 2023 will focus on towns in the north such
as in states like Kedah, Perlis, Penang, and
northern Perak.”The company has expanded
to laundry and grocery deliveries as well as
towing service in selected towns. – Bernama

Be aware of post 13theSUN ON TUESDAY | JANUARY 3, 2023
import and export audits * SUNBIZ
THERE is a general assumption
among taxpayers that once However, in a post export/import audit, codes, there should be no problems when BMW to help shape
goods have been disputes will arise and the taxpayer will you import and export goods. However, there future of electrified
exported/imported, be charged with incorrect declaration are many instances where the taxpayers mobility in Malaysia
their responsibilities have been and perhaps even falsifying could be uncertain on the classification of the
discharged and there will not shipping documents. codes. In such situations, it is advisable to seek KUALA LUMPUR: BMW Malaysia has expressed
be any review of the matter by How are such cases picked up? a ruling from Customs on the classification. commitment towards shaping the future of
the Royal Malaysian Customs Usually when there is a mismatch electrified mobility in Malaysia and raising the
Department (Customs) at a later between the declaration forms and In the course of doing that you need to benchmark in “Sheer Electric Driving Pleasure”.
date. This is not correct. the supporting documentation such provide details such as ingredients, usage,
as the bill of lading, the documents functionality, form of the goods, etc. This will BMW Group Malaysia managing director
Customs frequently reviews provided to the banks to clear the letters of assist Customs in understanding and Hans de Visser said, “We are thrilled to ring in the
cases after goods have been determining the correct HS codes. new year with the New BMW iX xDrive50 Sport,
exported/imported to ensure that the correct credits facility, etc. Customs may pick such an electrifying feat reminiscent of January 2022
amount of custom duties and sales taxes cases for post importation/exportation audit. Whenever there is uncertainty on HS when we also introduced new BMW i models at
have been paid. codes, description of the goods, or the NEXTGen Malaysia. This is a testament to our
Customs is also picking up such issues intermediate exemptions before the goods commitment in Electrified Mobility, not only in
Generally, most importers and exporters when they are comparing the custom are exported/imported, etc, it is advisable to expanding our product offerings but also
want to comply with the law. However, declaration documents against the detailed get a written clearance from Customs that the infrastructure to accommodate a thriving EV
sometimes goods are exported under a financial statements such as the general procedures adopted by the importer/exporter ecosystem.
certain description which, from a Malaysian ledger. The Customs Department has its are in accordance with the laws and
perspective, may qualify as finished goods internal intelligence personnel who are regulations. “Our efforts to electrify the automotive
that may attract lower or no custom duties. regularly running data analytics comparing landscape in Malaysia have always worked in
However, the same description in the against industry or competitor information. Most times when taxpayers are uncertain, tandem with the government’s agenda for
importing country may attract import There are also other sources of information, there is a tendency to visit the Customs electrification, and we are set to see further
duties. such as whistleblowers. stations and to seek oral advice from developments in this aspect with our many new
How to avoid post importation/exportation Customs officials. Notwithstanding that industry partners as well.”
In order to avoid duty in the import audits? Customs officials are knowledgeable, one
country, the Malaysian exporter would try It is most important that when you export or official’s inter-pretation could be subject to The New BMW iX xDrive50 Sport will be
and help the importer by using a neutral import, the correct Harmonised System (HS) dispute by another Customs official looking equipped with 22-inch BMW individual
description that avoids the duty at the point codes are used. HS codes are harmonised at it from a different point of view. To avoid aerodynamic wheels 1021 multi-colour with a 3D
of importation. In such situations, Malaysian systems of codes developed by the World this uncertainty, it is best you present your polished buff and 17-inch brake calipers in Blue.
Customs could dispute the treatment of the Customs Organisation to facilitate case and get a formal ruling from Customs to Arriving as standard in the New BMW iX
item exported and may attempt to impose imports/exports and are being used by about avoid any uncertainty which can become xDrive50 Sport is the BMW Iconic Sounds
export duties. 212 countries. very expensive. Electric that creates an immersive atmosphere.

This is a typical example where the Generally, if you have used the correct HS This article is contributed by Thannees BMW Group Malaysia in a press statement
Malaysian taxpayer is genuinely trying to Tax Consulting Services Sdn Bhd yesterday said that it will continue to offer the
manage the pricing for the customer. complete Premium Ownership Experience with
managing director SM Thanneermalai. revised prices for BMW and MINI Malaysia.

Due to current challenges with regard to
global inflation and rising manufacturing costs, a
volume-weighted average price update of about
4.7% and 2.6% came into effect for all BMW and
MINI models on Jan 1, 2023. However, owners
will be able to enjoy new feature enhancements
in all BMW and MINI models bought this year.

from all of us at

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India’s factories enters the new year in high gear

BENGALURU: India’s manufacturing industry Yesterday’s data cemented the view Asia’s companies sought to supplement production That might keep overall inflation above the
ended 2022 on a solid footing as business third-largest economy is better placed than and maintain healthy levels of inventories. Input Reserve Bank of India’s medium-term target of
conditions improved at the fastest rate in over many other emerging economies to weather the stocks rose at a near-record pace.” 4% over the coming months, curtailing the
two years while growth in new orders and impact of a potential global recession. chances of policy easing by the central bank
output accelerated, a business survey showed While both new orders and output continued anytime soon.
yesterday. “Following a promising start to 2022, the to grow strongly exports rose at the slowest pace
Indian manufacturing industry maintained a in five months as slowing global demand Optimism about the next 12 months was little
The manufacturing purchasing managers’ strong performance as time progressed, weighed on exports. changed, remaining close to historical highs.
index, compiled by S&P Global, rose to 57.8 in wrapping the year with the best expansion in The index only dipped from November when it
December from November’s 55.7, better than a production seen since November 2021,” noted Rising domestic demand, however, did little was the highest in over seven-and-a-half years.
Reuters poll median forecast for 54.3. Pollyanna De Lima, economics associate to improve conditions in the labour market as
director at S&P Global Market. the rate of job creation eased to a three-month “While some may question the resilience of
December’s reading was the highest since low. the Indian manufacturing industry in 2023 amid
October 2020 and above the 50-mark that “Demand strength took centre stage among a deteriorating outlook for the global economy,
separates growth from contraction for an 18th the reasons provided by firms for improvements While input price inflation remained manufacturers were strongly confident in their
straight month. The survey was conducted Dec in many measures. Additional materials were relatively muted in December, the prices ability to lift production from present levels,”
6-19. purchased and extra workers hired as manufacturers charged for their goods rose at added De Lima. – Reuters
the quickest pace since mid-2022.

Indonesia’s December IMF to cut China and global growth outlooks
inflation inches up to again later this month; US economy still ‘most
5.51%, still above target resilient’ for the time being. – AFPPIX

JAKARTA: Indonesia’s inflation rose slightlyBRIEFSGlobal economy faces
in December and remained above the tougher going in 2023
central bank’s target range for the seventh
successive month, official data showed o The Big Three are experiencing weak activity due to economy is standing apart and may avoid the
yesterday, as household spending rose the Ukraine war, inflation pressures, rate hikes and Covid-19 outright contraction that is likely to afflict as
during the year-end holidays. much as a third of the world’s economies.
WASHINGTON DC: For much of the global growth in 2022 is likely to be at or below global
The headline annual inflation rate picked economy, 2023 is going to be a tough year as growth,“ Georgieva said. The “US is most resilient,” she said, and it
up to 5.51% in December, compared with the main engines of global growth – the US, “may avoid recession. We see the labour
5.42% in November and 5.39% expected by Europe and China – all experience weakening Moreover, a “bushfire” of expected Covid market remaining quite strong.”
analysts polled by Reuters. activity, the head of the International Monetary infections there in the months ahead are likely
Fund (IMF) said on Sunday. to further hit its economy this year and drag on But that fact on its own presents a risk
Bank Indonesia’s inflation target range is both regional and global growth, said because it may hamper the progress the Fed
2% to 4%. In its meeting last month, the The new year is going to be “tougher than Georgieva, who traveled to China on IMF needs to make in bringing US inflation back to
central bank had predicted December the year we leave behind,“ IMF managing business late last month. its targeted level from the highest levels in four
inflation would not exceed 5.4%. director Kristalina Georgieva said on the CBS decades touched last year. Inflation showed
Sunday morning news program “Face the “I was in China last week, in a bubble in a signs of having passed its peak as 2022 ended,
BI raised the key policy rate by a total of Nation.” city where there is zero Covid,” she said. “But but by the Fed’s preferred measure, it remains
200 basis points in August to December to that is not going to last once people start nearly three times its 2% target.
bring inflation to within its target range this “Why? Because the three big economies – traveling.”
year. the US, EU and China – are all slowing down “This is ... a mixed blessing because if the
simultaneously,” she said. “For the next couple of months, it would be labour market is very strong, the Fed may have
December’s prices were propped up by tough for China, and the impact on Chinese to keep interest rates tighter for longer to bring
higher prices of fuel, air fares, house rents In October, the IMF cut its outlook for global growth would be negative, the impact on the inflation down,” Georgieva said.
and foodstuff such as rice and eggs, Statistics economic growth in 2023, reflecting the region will be negative, the impact on global
Indonesia chief Margo Yuwono told a news continuing drag from the war in Ukraine as growth will be negative,“ she said. Last year, in the most aggressive policy
conference. well as inflation pressures and the high interest tightening since the early 1980s, the Fed lifted
rates engineered by central banks like the US In October’s forecast, the IMF pegged its benchmark policy rate from near zero in
The annual core inflation rate, which Federal Reserve aimed at bringing those price Chinese gross domestic product growth last March to the current range of 4.25% to 4.5%,
excludes government-controlled prices and pressures to heel. year at 3.2% – on par with the fund’s global and Fed officials last month projected it will
volatile food prices, inched higher to 3.36% outlook for 2022. At that time, it also saw breach the 5% mark in 2023, a level not seen
from 3.3% a month earlier, while the Reuters Since then, China has scrapped its zero- annual growth in China accelerating in 2023 to since 2007.
poll had expected a rate of 3.39%. – Reuters Covid policy and embarked on a chaotic 4.4% while global activity slowed further.
reopening of its economy, though consumers Indeed, the US job market will be a central
SOUTH KOREA DECEMBER there remain wary as coronavirus cases surge. Her comments, however, suggest another focus for Fed officials who would like to see
FACTORY ACTIVITY WEAKENS In his first public comments since the change cut to both the China and global growth demand for labour slacken to help undercut
ON DEMAND, STRIKE in policy, President Xi Jinping on Saturday outlooks may be in the offing later this month price pressures. The first week of the new year
called in a New Year’s address for more effort when the IMF typically unveils updated brings a raft of key data on the employment
SEOUL: South Korea’s factory activity and unity as China enters a “new phase.” forecasts during the World Economic Forum in front, including Friday’s monthly nonfarm
shrank for a sixth consecutive month in Davos, Switzerland. payrolls report, which is expected to show the
December, a business survey showed “For the first time in 40 years, China’s US economy minted another 200,000 jobs in
yesterday, as the global economic Meanwhile, Georgieva said, the US December and the jobless rate remained at
downturn and a local truckers’ strike led 3.7% - near the lowest since the 1960s. –
to the worst slump in demand in 2½ Reuters
years. The S&P Global purchasing
managers’ index for South Korea
manufacturers fell to a seasonally-
adjusted 48.2 last month from 49.0 in
November. It fell again after two months
of slight improvements from a more
than two-year low of 47.3 reached in
September, but remained below the 50-
mark that separates expansion from
contraction for the sixth month in a row.
Meanwhile, suppliers’ delivery times
were their worst since June, as South
Korean truckers went on a strike for the
second time in 2022. – Reuters

UK OPENS NUCLEAR FUEL FUND
TO CUT RELIANCE ON RUSSIA

LONDON: Britain said yesterday its £75
million (RM399 million) fund aimed at
helping boost domestic production of
nuclear fuel for power plants and cutting
reliance on Russian uranium supplies
was now open for applications. The fund,
announced in July, will award grants to
businesses involved in uranium
conversion, a key stage in the process of
creating nuclear fuel from the metal. It
will remain open for applications from
Monday until Feb 20. Russia currently
owns around 20% of global uranium
conversion capacity. Energy supply has
become a key focus since Russia’s
invasion of Ukraine that drove costs
sharply higher. Planned additions to
nuclear electricity generation capacity
will reduce Britain’s reliance on natural
gas, which fuelled around 45% of
generation in 2021. – Reuters

T U E S DAY
3 JANUARY 2023

Your fortune told
oHere’s your Love, Money, and Career Forecast
for this year according to your Astrological Sign

█ BY SARAH MAY LOW whether in their careers, romantic Sarah first studied astrology with one of New Zealand’s top Astrologer while she was living in Auckland
relationships, or long-lasting friendships. In in 2011. – SARAH MAY LOW
IT will be a slow start to the year as we will addition, they will discover a new love partner
enter 2023 with two retrogrades (Mars and and learn how to assume new duties for others CANCER LEO
Mercury) till mid-January, so many of us around them.
will only be ready to start writing our Birth Dates - June 21st - July 22nd Birth Dates - July 23rd - August 22nd
resolutions in February. They say, “bad luck Although there may be financial ups and Strengths - devoted, easy, harmonious, Strengths - fair, proud, commanding,
comes in threes,” and (almost) every pandemic downs, everything will be in order by the end of persuasive, observant, empathic ambitious, faithful, committed
has a 3-year cycle; hence, expect things to the year. Aries signs will travel for fun and may You’ll shine the brightest this year, and You will embark on several adventures this year,
(finally) go back to “normal”this year. Personal, return with a new sense of who they are. prosperity will follow behind you. During the each packed with challenges and possible
cultural, and political shifts will happen when Particularly in the second half, health issues will previous years, you may have been battling mistakes. However, most of your efforts will be
three outer planets – Saturn, Pluto, and Jupiter cease. The year 2023 has many optimistic both personal and professional difficulties. fruitful, and you’ll have the opportunity to use
switch signs in 2023. promises for them. However, all that will change this year, and your your imagination and creativity.
prior labours and hard work will earn you Healthy living will empower you
In 2023, Jupiter splits its position between TAURUS honour. and assist you in providing your
the Aries and Taurus signs. In these two signs, family support. Your kids will
expect many people or organisations to re- Birth Dates - April 20th - May 20th Let go of your past problems and suffering make you proud as they rise to Turn to
brand themselves. In the second half of 2023, Strengths - Stable, attentive, careful, and concentrate on charting your future path. the occasion with their page 16
many will also look into stabilising money or dedicated, work-oriented, steady Eat a balanced diet and exercise to make the
financial matters and also be looking into 2023 will be a complicated year for Taurus, most of your active lifestyle. It is good to go out achievements. You could travel
investments. packed with both challenging and of your comfort zone and make new overseas for work that will reward you
unexpectedly rewarding experiences. Gains in connections that might further your success. financially. Your long-overdue applications or
Saturn moves into Pisces in March, which work and money will generally be gradual; to You will enjoy 2023, as it will offer you the news you are waiting for will materialise with
signals the start of the dreaded 3-year Saturn Return break the pattern, you’ll need to put out happiness you need. positive information.
for those in their late 20s (born in 1993, 1994, 1995, genuine efforts and commitments.
1996) or late 50s (1964, 1965, 1966, 1967).
Physically, you can have self-image issues
A Saturn return is like a kick in the butt to and discover yourself attempting to make
grow up for those who are moving into the next improvements. Push on because you could
stage of their adulthood (20s to 30s), and a lot of come across some supporters who will look up
wisdom will be gained for those moving into to you for your efforts.
their retirement (50s to 60s). Pro tip for those
going through your Saturn Return: embrace the Although pursuing knowledge and solutions
challenges, as what doesn’t kill you makes you will be a never-ending struggle in 2023, you will
stronger! eventually achieve great strides.

Pluto shook up the whole world in 2022 in its GEMINI
final rendezvous in Capricorn and ended many
chapters of political turmoil, shaking up societal Birth Dates - May 21st - June 20th
structures and ending the reigns of autocratic Strengths - Lively, communicative, interesting,
and corporate rulers. As Pluto moves in versatile, adaptable, active
Aquarius in March 2023, expect more focus on Success will serve as the Geminis’ new 2023
social justice, community, and technology – we slogan. However, it can slip your hands if
are in a generation where stronger foundations sufficient preparation is not made. The deepest
would be built based on truth and integrity. wishes of Geminis will be realised, and others will
gravitate around you because of your financial
*For advanced-level Astrology enthusiasts, success. You will have a lot of influence over
please also check the rising sign (outer energy) others as a result.
and moon sign (emotional energy).
Your relationships with your loved ones will
ARIES deepen, and your personal life will flow positively.
Your job will advance with promotions, raises will
Birth Dates - March 21st - April 19th likely happen, and you could realise your dream
Strengths - Inspiring, dynamic, trailblazing, of owning a home.
hardworking, energetic, helpful
The year ahead for Aries will be prosperous and Health issues and pessimism may occur,
full of possibilities in all facets of life. They will although they will primarily be minor obstacles.
have tremendous success in all key areas, The stars are in your favour.

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Annyeong Kawan with Lee Jae Wook

o The Korea Tourism Organization organised the meet-and-
greet event, which took place late last month

█ BY THASHINE SELVAKUMARAN Annyeong Kawan With Lee Jae Wook. – KOREA Lee Jae Wook looks forward to be able have the opportunity to introduce Malaysians to the diversity in
TOURISM ORGANISATION travel and tourism locations within Korea.
ON Dece 20, 2022, renowned South most recent fantasy period series Alchemy of
Korean actor Lee Jae Wook made a Souls, which is also super popular on Netflix. foot forward in order to prepare the best show.” applause from the fans during the meet and
surprise visit at PJPAC Utama. He For this reason, he was looking forward to The actor said, “I have still yet to try any of greet session, and he also expressed his
quickly gained a loyal fan base after meeting all of the Malaysian fans. He asked the admiration for the Malaysian fans’ fluency in
his science fiction thriller Memories of the fans to anticipate Season 2 because it will reveal them but I heard there are many delicious foods Korean.
Alhambra, where he made his acting debut. His a different side to him. such as nasi lemak, laksa, etc,“ when asked if he
visit to Malaysia serves as a formal has eaten any Malaysian cuisine. “ I would During the meet and greet, a Kahoot game
acknowledgement of his appointment and When asked if he has any other impending definitely give it a try when I have the chance was held, and a few lucky fans won one-on-one
designation as the Honorary Ambassador of the roles besides Alchemy of Souls, Jae Wook added to.” photo op with Lee Jae Wook. as well as special
Korea Tourism Organisation. that he is planning a fan gathering throughout merchandise. An additional highlight of the
Asia. From September to December, fans who evening was a surprise appearance by the South
The purpose of the Korea Tourism purchased any Korea Travel Package from one Korean rapper Kisum.
Organization is to teach travellers from “I am preparing my first fan meeting since of KTO’s partnering tour operators, airlines, or
Malaysia and Brunei about the tourist locations my debut. We are planning an Asia Fan Meeting online travel agencies were given the The actor and the fans interacted in a really
in South Korea while also promoting South Tour starting from Seoul in Jan 14, and I cannot opportunity to see the actor in person at the endearing way, and he even took one lucky
Korea as a vacation destination. wait to see my fans up close. I’m putting my best “Annyeong Kawan with Lee Jae Wook” meet & fan’s phone to snap a group photo. I must say
greet. that because of how well-behaved everyone
Managing Director of Korea Tourism was, the session went off without a hitch.
Organisation, Yang Kyung Soo said: “We are Jae Wook was greeted with cheers and
indeed honoured to have Lee Jae Wook here
with us as our Honorary Ambassador of Korea
Tourism Organisation. With his appointment,
we hope to further elevate Korea as the top
travel destination for Malaysians and create
more opportunities for Malaysians to discover
Korea with Lee Jae Wook.”

He then added: “Together with Lee Jae
Wook, we are excited to present South Korea’s
unique and attractive experiences through a
series of videos on our social media channels
and at the in-person meet and greet session.”

Jae Wook said during the press conference,
“I think Malaysia and Korea have a lot in
common, especially in terms of the landscape
and beauty offered in both countries. I hope to
have time to explore it.”

Jae Wook, who visited Malaysia for the first
time, shared at the media session how
welcoming the Malaysian fans was to him.

“I was greeted with such love and warmth
from the moment I arrived in Malaysia, and this
will remain as one of my fondest memories.”

Many Malaysians enjoy the young actor’s

Learn your forecast for the year ahead

You’ll have a great year in 2023 to realise your possible return. logical thinking abilities. In addition, keep your AQUARIUS
goals. family near since they will be your light of hope
SCORPIO during troubled times while being wary of Birth Dates - January 20th - February 18th
VIRGO From Strengths - Quick, Bright, Open, Interesting,
Birth Dates - Oct 23rd - Nov strangers. Fun, Individualistic
page 15 21st In 2023, you can have some You may have had a challenging year in 2023. At
Birth Dates - August 23rd - Strengths - Well- health problems that require the same time, these challenges can also help
September 22nd directed, protective, you to adjust your eating you pivot or put your life back on track. Positive
Strengths - Pragmatic, realistic, matter- powerful, serious, habits. Real estate will energy, prospects, and possibilities are
of-fact, serious, professional, trustworthy hard-driving, loyal continue to be an expected to be abundant this year.
As many problems are being addressed in your You will self-reflect essential market for
life, you will require a lot of energy to complete and focus on you to invest in terms Aquarius will begin to reap the rewards of
those tasks; hence, this year will be significant pleasurable of financial benefit. their labor and take pleasure in their newfound
in taking care of your health. activities which Your passionate love prosperity by the end of the year. Every aspect of
After the first few months, Virgos will be less will benefit you life will intensify as life, including health, nutrition, and lifestyle, is
tense and have a calmer mind, and things will this year. It is you see a happy forecast to go well. Significant riches will
start to move quickly. You’ll take business advisable to union. increase for you, and relationships with your
travels that are thriving for the most part. Your avoid having loved ones will improve.
connections with your children may be slightly excessive self- CAPRICORN
strained, and a large burst of emotional energy doubt and work- PISCES
within the family can irritate you. However, related worries. Birth Dates -
there is no need to panic since they will just be Continue to be active December 22nd - Birth Dates - February 18th - March 20th
minor hiccups in an otherwise pleasant year. while keeping a positive January 19th Strengths - Artistic, fluid, empathic, flexible,
outlook on life. Strengths - Dominant, adaptable, unselfish
LIBRA determined, self-assured, In 2023, Pisces will grow significantly as they
If you see any concerning Calm, Persistent, Hardworking take on new tasks and launch new businesses.
Birth Dates - Sept 23rd - Oct 22nd health symptoms, you should Through 2023, your primary Their loved ones will provide them support,
Strengths - Popular, Charismatic, Likeable, speak with a doctor immediately because emotions will be harmony and peace. both financially and emotionally.
Understanding, Clever, Perfectionist you may encounter some health issues. There Capricorns may find themselves captivated by
This successful year will be bursting with ideas is the possibility that you may own a home in the world’s beauty and artistry, which may As you go through life in 2023, positivity and
that will motivate you to act on them and form the second half of this year. Best to invest in a inspire some of them to seek new adventures optimism will flow through you. There will be a
many new relationships. However, to achieve property only in March, June, and October. and tour the world. lot of pleasant surprises and fantastic news for
your goals, you must first set clear and practical To relieve stress and gain inner calm, you you. You’ll need to control your emotions, and
objectives and work toward achieving them. SAGITTARIUS can adopt a new lifestyle and engage in use diplomacy to help you improve and grow in
mindfulness practices such as yoga, meditation, life. You’ll be fortunate this year and be able to
If you follow a balanced diet and fit regular Birth Dates - November 22nd - December sound healing, etc. You may need to manage a advance personally and professionally.
exercises into your schedule, your general 21st broad range of problems, but you have the grit
health will be in excellent shape. It may be a bit Strengths - Independent, Individualistic, to handle those difficulties – so don’t worry. You Sarah May Low is known in the media as
challenging in May or September because of Dedicated, Versatile, Energetic may be drawn to new friendships and lose Malaysia’s No.1 Tarot Reader & Modern
the movements of the planets that may bring This year will be a bit hit or miss since you can touch with old ones. Therefore, it could be vital Western Astrologer. For a personal reading
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█ BY SHOBANA MANOKARAN The biggest movie aforementioned global threat. The direction is
bombs of 2022 surprisingly excellent, and the action portions
WITH the release of thrilling are rather enjoyable. Whatever shortcomings
blockbusters like Black Panther: oHere are the biggest flop box office films of 2022, the picture has, it is apparent that the stars
Wakanda Forever and The along with some insights on why worked hard on the stunts and fight
Batman, genuinely spooky horror choreography.
movies like Barbarian and Pearl, as well as The Northman – ALL PIX VIA PINTEREST Lightyear.
hilarious and creative comedies like Everything, Despite the amazing all-star cast and
Everywhere, All at Once and The Menu, 2022 Searcher is the only one who can rescue the day Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore, earned just competent action scenes, the film bombed at
was a pretty great year for movies. by travelling into the eponymous “strange over $95 million (RM418.3 million) the box office, grossing just over US$25 million
realm” beneath the earth. domestically, less than half of what Fantastic (RM110 million) against a US$75 million
Sadly, a few of the biggest flops of the year Beasts and Where to Find Them did in 2016. (RM330.2 million) budget. Hopefully, this won’t
weren’t even bad movies; in fact, some of them The film is worth seeing for its unique The Bob’s Burgers Movie discourage Hollywood from developing more
were great. However, we guess that’s just how graphics, which include the diesel-punk Bob’s Burgers is a Fox animated sitcom that female-led action pictures.
the movie business works. Anyhow, which of designs of its ships and technology, as well as premiered in 2011. It stars H. Jon Benjamin as Moonfall
the many failures sank the most in 2022? Find the strange fauna and atmosphere of the world Bob Belcher, the eternally poor – but incredibly Roland Emmerich is best known for big-budget
out in our list below! itself. skilled – owner of the namesake Bob’s disaster films like Independence Day and The
The Northman Morbius Burgers,“which is also run by the rest of the Day After Tomorrow, in which entire cities
Robert Eggers is an eclectic director most The superhero action horror film Morbius, Belcher family, who live in an apartment above explode and all-star ensembles trade quips
recognised for having a unique, surreal style, starring Jared Leto as the eponymous anti-hero the cafe. His lovely and anarchic wife Linda among the devastation.
having written and directed some genuinely and Living Vampire, is part of Sony’s non-MCU (John Roberts), his awkward oldest teen
visually-striking horror films in the past, such as world, which also includes the two Tom Hardy- daughter Tina (Dan Mintz), his creative and Meanwhile, his sci-fi disaster epic Moonfall
2015’s The Vvitch led by Anya-Taylor Joy and led Venom films. Sadly, unlike those pictures, quirky middle son Gene (Eugene Mirman), and includes possibly the most terrible threat to the
2019’s The Lighthouse starring Willem Dafoe Morbius was a commercial flop, barely his rowdy troublemaker-with-a-heart-of-gold globe thus far, as it is literally about the moon
and Robert Pattinson. recouping its budget domestically, even after youngest daughter Louise are all part of the crashing to Earth. The film follows disgraced
accounting for the tremendous marketing push family (Kristen Schaal). astronaut Brian Harper (Patrick Wilson), who is
The Northman bills itself as an epic historical it received. recruited by his former colleague Jocinda ‘Jo’
action film. Set in the 10th century during the Unfortunately, The Bob’s Burgers Movie Fowler (Halle Berry) to go on a desperate space
reign of the Vikings, The Northman follows According to the internet, Sony’s big-budget failed to gain traction outside of the television mission with a conspiracy theorist, K.C.
Viking warrior and disgraced prince Amleth comic book adaptation was a major economic screen. Despite critical acclaim, the picture Houseman (John Bradley), to discover the
(Alexander Skarsgrd), who seeks vengeance on success and a critical darling, even receiving failed to make its budget, even after factoring for cause of the eponymous moonfall and if there is
his malevolent uncle, Fjölnir the Brotherless “praise” from the anti-Marvel Martin Scorsese! marketing. At the very least, it’s consistent with any way to stop it.
(Claes Bang), for killing his father King Obviously, none of this is real, but the memes Bob’s burgers, which are critically acclaimed
Aurvandill (Ethan Hawke). Years later, Amleth created by the film’s box office failure prompted but don’t make him a lot of money. Unfortunately, the film crashed and burned
returns to his homeland as an adult to revenge Sony to re-release the film in theatres, which The 355 even more than the moon , grossing just over
his family’s honour. Nicole Kidman, Bjork, turned out to be an even bigger financial loss. The explosive action spy thriller The 355 stars US$67 million (RM295 million) on a nearly
Willem Dafoe, and Anya-Taylor Joy all give Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore Jessica Chastain, Penélope Cruz, Fan Bingbing, US$150 million (RM660.4 million) budget.
outstanding performances in the film. Despite J.K. Rowling’s vigorous and thorough Diane Kruger, and Lupita Nyong’o as Worse, the picture closes on a ridiculously
crusade to destroy her previous reputation, her international operatives attempting to defend sequel-baiting note, with Houseman and aliens
While the tale is relatively simple, the visuals Harry Potter brand remains extremely the globe from terrorists. The 355, directed by who will never be seen again.
are magnificent, especially the climactic duel successful. Simon Kinberg, follows a somewhat Three Thousand Years of Longing
between Amleth and Fjölnir in the centre of an conventional – albeit serviceable – plot George Miller, an Australian filmmaker, has had
erupting volcano. Unfortunately, following a The latest Fantastic Beasts spin-off picture is involving agents from many countries fighting a varied and extensive cinematic career over the
tragic history of films featuring Skarsgrd that one of the few areas where success hasn’t totally to trust and collaborate in order to stop the years, and is the mastermind behind the Mad
tanked, such as 2012’s Battleship and 2016’s The translated. On a US$200 million (RM880.6 Max franchise.
Legend of Tarzan, the film was sent to Valhalla million) budget, the latest episode, Fantastic
in shame at the box office. On a budget of about Miller was granted a free check to execute
US$100 million (RM440.3 million), it made just whatever passion project he wanted after his
over US$69 million (303.8 million). Mad Max revival Mad Max: Fury Road became
Lightyear a blockbuster critical and economic hit. So, of
The Disney CG-animated Lightyear is a spin-off course, Miller zagged rather than zigged,
film based on the heroic spaceman toy writing and directing the visually magnificent
character Buzz Lightyear from the classic Toy but economically unviable Three Thousand
Story franchise. Buzz Lightyear, portrayed by Years of Longing. The story revolves around a
Tim Allen in the original 1995 film, is mythical genie (Idris Elba) and a lonely woman
introduced as the newest, hottest toy of the named Alithea (Tilda Swindon), to whom he
season, featuring lights, projectiles, and the tells stories from his past.
capacity to do karate chops. It’s evident that in
the Pixar Animation Studios universe, Buzz is While the picture received mixed-to-positive
the main character of a fictional, enormously reviews, it only made a third of its US$60 million
popular sci-fi adventure franchise that (RM264.17 million) budget. Miller’s goal for
encompasses movies, cartoons, and comics. another hit will hopefully come true soon, as he
prepares to write and film the Furiosa prequel
Sadly, Lightyear failed to reach infinity or as his next project.
beyond at the box office, earning less than Amsterdam
US$120 million (RM528.4 million) domestically Amsterdam aired on Oct 7, 2022 and, like The
despite its over US$200 million (RM880.6 355, featured a star-studded cast. This one stars
million) price tag. Christian Bale, Margot Robbie, John David
Strange World Washington, Anya Taylor-Joy, Zoe Saldaa, and
Another Disney CG-animated picture that many more. Director David O. Russell intended
bombed at the box office was Strange World. It to make a quirky, hilarious, and complicated
cost the studio around US$200 million film about the 1933 Business Plan political plot,
(RM880.6 million), but only made around a fifth but failed badly. Critics commended some of
of that, earning less than US$55 million the performances and the spectacle, but
(RM242.2 million) worldwide, which is a shame panned the film for being boring, clumsy, and
given it’s an entertaining film that received insignificant.
positive reviews.
Meanwhile, Russell has been dogged by
The plot revolves around super-scientist charges of abuse and assault throughout the
Searcher Clade (Jake Gyllenhaal), whose famed years. Given the negative reviews and a director
explorer father Jaeger Clade (Dennis Quaid) who many people wished they hadn’t
went lost on a risky journey years ago. However, supported, it’s no surprise that Amsterdam
in the current day, the entire world is in danger bombed at the box office, grossing US$31
owing to an unknown ecological crisis, and million (RM136.5 million) against a US$80
million (RM352.2 million) budget.

(left) The
female-led
action film
The 355; and
(right) the
notorious
superhero
superflop
Morbius.

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18 theSun LYFE ON TUESDAY | JANUARY 3, 2023

█ BY THASHINE SELVAKUMARAN Gardening is
MOTHERHOOD one of the
is best forms of
certainly a challenge, and therapy and
managing the countless great exercise.
responsibilities in your – ALL PIX VIA
life might make it difficult for you to 123RF
find time for relaxation, let alone for
enjoyable activities. Making time for You can get
an interest, however, might benefit creative with
your physical and emotional well- colours and
being. Mums don’t exactly have a lot
of experience with free time, but items of
everyone should occasionally have clothing and
the opportunity to spend some time can be done
doing something they like. Finding anytime and
interests you can fit into your daily
schedule or those you can fit into anywhere.
shorter periods of time will benefit
you in the long run Despite what you
might believe, there are many
enjoyable pastimes that working
mothers can engage in during the
day.

0 Knitting Hobbies for mums
For many reasons, taking up this
activity as a hobby is great. The o A hobby provides intellectual stimulation
fundamentals of it may be learned while simultaneously relaxing you
with ease. On YouTube, there are a
ton of materials that can help you get
started. You get a finished item as a
result, which is another reason why
this is a great pastime. You may gift
this to your children or even family
members, and the time spent
engaging in this activity seems
worthwhile. It is also pretty calming,
which is the greatest justification for
starting this hobby.

0 Puzzles
Many individuals find enjoyment in
solving puzzles. Although they have
been around for a while, they truly
did provide us something enjoyable
to do especially when we were all
insanely bored during the lockdown.
The fact that there is no time
restriction on solving a puzzle makes
it a fantastic exercise for mothers.
Even little ones may join in and play
with you.

0 Gardening Hobbies are a necessity for mums who wants to strengthen their inner self and popular. It’s enjoyable, calming, and while it could lead to a new career,
You should think about gardening as inspire their kids. a great way to express creativity. It is that does not need to be your
a possible hobby if you enjoy the also quite reasonably priced. You primary goal. Do not be afraid to
outdoors and being in nature. When you first start shooting photos, of time. It really is a pastime that gets only need a canvas, a few scrub write your thoughts down in a
Growing vegetables from one’s own you will be inspired by how the most out of the time invested. brushes, paint, and a vision you want notebook or diary. Put out those
garden may become both a side job stunning and unique your images Stability improvements, stress relief, to convey on the page. This enjoyable wonderful ideas that seem to be the
and a hobby that saves you alot of may be as well as how beneficial they and good sleep are a few of benefits exercise can be done by yourself, or beginning of a fantastic story.
money. When gardening, one must can be in assisting you in developing of learning yoga. We all know that with your children. Consider having
have patience as they tend to and as an individual. practising yoga is a crucial method of the entire family paint as a starting It’s easy to lose yourself in the
promote the growth of the 0 Yoga self-care, and mums need all the help point. To get you started, consider everyday demands and tasks of your
vegetation. Because mums have such The benefits of taking up yoga as a they can get with that. having each family member paint family when you are a mother. A
a high tolerance for patience, this hobby are endless. Yoga is a practise 0 Painting their idea before engaging in a small release may be just what you
specific pastime would be ideal for that may be very beneficial to your Painting is a lot of fun. There is a discussion about it. Plus, it’s a good need to retain your identity so that
them. mind, body, and spirit for any length reason why painting hobbies are method to develop family bonds. you have the good energy and mood
0 Photography 0 Writing to be the best mum you can be, even
Everybody is searching for something Yoga can Writing allows you to express if you might feel like you have no time
straightforward and pleasant to help in yourself whatever you choose. You to commit to anything else. Hobbies
brighten their days. Another hobby promoting are expressing creativity whether you don’t have to cost a lot of money or
idea is photography. You may calmness are writing a journal, or a poetry. time. You can find a way to express
become a photographer if you wish and an Writing as a pastime may be a way for your personal identity by doing
to further your creative interest. With overall you to express yourself verbally, and something just for yourself, even if it’s
a passion for photography, you may sense of for a few minutes per week.
not only make memorable moments well-being.
but also travel, experiment with
various looks, and meet new people.

Writing can
help collect

your
thoughts
and hone
your skills.

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19theSun LYFE ON TUESDAY | JANUARY 3, 2023

Love bomb
danger

o Love bombing is characterised by
excessive attention, admiration, and
affection with the goal to make the recipient
feel dependent and obligated to that person

W█ BY MARK MATHEN VICTOR with false affection rooted in
HEN the topic of red manipulation.
flags in early
relationships come up, Ignoring a red flag such as this
factors such as financial could lead to a toxic relationship – or
security, behaviour in public vs in something more dire.
private, certain behavioural ticks Big, neon signs
such as cleanliness, whether That said, love bombing has very
boundaries exist and jealous are obvious cues or signs, which
commonly floated around. Yet, love thankfully helps in identifying
bombing isn’t even considered a red whether the new person you’re
flag for many, despite it playing a dating is a “love bomber” or just
crucial role in fostering unhealthy regular human being.
dynamics in a relationship. OVERLOAD:
Everyone enjoys attention from their
In order to understand why love significant other, man or woman,
bombing is a red flag, one should first
understand the distinction between
showing a partner genuine extra
attention, and, well, bombing them

Love bombing is most apparent in the “honeymoon” stage of dating. - 123RF

especially as this is becomes less frequent, with the gap the other person i.e. “I did/gave all of
common in the early between both ‘modes’ slowly this for you, why won’t you do the
stages of a relationship; growing wider. same?”
but for those in a What next
relationship with a love Psychologists say the larger it is If you suspect you’re currently under
bomber, it tends to go between both behaviours, the higher ‘attack’ from a love bomber, take
overboard, often right at the likelihood is that the love bomber immediate action the way you would
the start. is a pathological narcissist. if you believe you’ve fallen sick; get an
MANIPULATION: objective opinion from one or more
For instance, they Again, this ties into the previous sign. external sources.
could be – initially – Narcissism is a clinical disorder,
showering you with where a narcissist believes the world Relate your experiences with the
(expensive) gifts, or revolves around them due to an suspected narcissist to friends and
flooding you with inflated, self-perceived value of family, and get their opinion on
romantic texts daily, or worse, themselves. whether the behaviours are normal
start saying “I love you” within or healthy.
the first few days or weeks. “A narcissist’s self-worth is so low
The latter is a subsection of that they overcompensate with love Friends or family members in
a different love bombing sign, bombing so they can receive the actually-healthy relationships are in a
as the ‘compliments’ – reciprocated love and affection they good position to evaluate the matter,
particularly those in the realm need to maintain their self-worth,” as they have their own lived-in
of “You’re the one” or “You’re Behr Psychology director Jessica experiences to juxtapose with
my soul mate” – comes January Behr says in an online piece. whatever insanity you might be
before the love bomber experiencing with a suspected love
even knows the other On the angle of manipulation, a bomber.
person at a deeper level. love bomber will often construct
INCONSISTENCY: plans for their partner to do with If it turns out that he or she is one,
This sign ties into the them, and expects them to abide by there are really only two options;
previous sign. While love it. confront them diplomatically if you
bombers are known to go feel there is room for them to change
overboard with their However, if the partner has other and improve (if you feel the
affection, eventually it plans that doesn’t involve the love relationship is worth it), or simply
bomber, all hell will break loose. end the relationship if you feel the
severity and toxicity is irreparable.
Love bombers are known to
leverage on manipulation to control

ONE social network is not enough, it The social numbers Seeing content from their families isn’t a
seems. And for good reason. While Whether on Instagram (52%), Influencers report said that they had priority for young TikTok users,
Gen Z and Gen Y use multiple social YouTube (43%), Facebook (41%) or already bought a product based on according to the YPulse report. – GETTY
platforms, they don’t go to them for Pinterest (50%), users want to the recommendations of an online
the same reasons, according to discover content about brands and celebrity.
research highlighting the content products.
these users want to see most on While influencer content rides
TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Indeed, Meta has doubled down high on YouTube and celebrities rule
Facebook, Pinterest, Snapchat and on developing shopping on its social on Twitter, users on Facebook are
Twitter. networks. more likely looking for content from
their families. On Instagram,
On average, Generation Z and Influencers confirm their pride of meanwhile, it’s content from friends
Millennials use six social networks. place on social media. The young that the social users surveyed want to
According to the TikTok Effect trend users surveyed said they wanted to see most.
report from YPulse, 84% of young discover content from these figures,
users say they go to different particularly on TikTok (58%), Humorous memes are much
platforms for different reasons. Instagram (55%), YouTube (53%), more sought after on TikTok (66%),
Pinterest (32%) and Twitter (35%). and are among the most sought-after
Some 81% even say that they do content on all other platforms:
not want to see the same content on Celebrities are also widely Instagram (51%), YouTube (42%),
all social networks, and 65% dislike it followed and sought after on all Facebook (43%), Pinterest (26%);
when a social network copies platforms, confirming their influence Snapchat (31%) and Twitter (45%).
another platform in terms of on TikTok (49%), Instagram (63%), Young users are also attentive to the
functionality. Facebook (32%), Pinterest (25%), way brands communicate, with 49%
Snapchat (30%) and Twitter (48%). wanting them to offer humorous
Yet, social networks have all Moreover, 54% of young consumers content. – ETX Studio
developed features to boost online surveyed in YPulse’s Celebrities and
commerce, and this is far from
displeasing to younger users.

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█ BY S. TAMARAI CHELVI Langkawi Sky Bridge. – 123RF

DESPITE the increasing number of
Covid-19 cases in 2022, Malaysian
travellers braced themselves for the
situation – and the rainy and hot
climate – to visit local destinations for a short
break from their hectic schedules.

Ever since MCO was officially lifted, local
spots have been frequented by Malaysians
more than usual, probably for several reasons.
The short flights to the locations, limited
budget, and sense of safety could have swayed
local tourists to pick them.

Besides, local agencies – like Tourism
Selangor – have been encouraging Malaysians
to travel within their state.

While international destinations such as
Paris, Dubai, and London were popular
destinations for tourists from all over the world
last year, here are the top spots that locals
visited in our own country in 2022!

Love for Langkawi
Malaysians fell in love again with Langkawi, one
of the most beautiful islands in the country,
when the government lifted MCO in 2020.

Since then, there has been no stopping the
rise in the number of tourists crowding the
gorgeous island. Its beautiful beaches with clear
blue water, such as Cenang Beach and Tanjung
Rhu Beach, continue to captivate!

Besides, there is so much more to explore all
over the island.

Discover the underwater world, dine at top
restaurants and cafes, go island hopping, go
jungle trekking, walk on the Panorama
Langkawi SkyCab, visit a wildlife park, and hike
and visit Telaga Tujuh waterfalls, among other
things.

KL City, a vibrant metropolis Top local travel
Kuala Lumpur city has so much to offer! destinations in 2022
Charming KL City has green lungs and nature
trails where you can go hiking, visit waterfalls o From January to December, Malaysians packed their bags Catch one of the best sunset views in all
and lakes, and day-trip to KL Bird Park. and travelled locally, and we’ve compiled a list of some of the Penang at The Habitat. – INSTAGRAM
top holiday destinations visited in 2022
From colonial buildings to iconic In fact, Penang is also the home of two
skyscrapers like the Petronas Twin Towers, to formation, as well as endangered species like Picturesque Penang restaurants with one Michelin star: Au Jardin,
museums and markets, there is an endless list green and hawksbill turtles, jackfish, blue Penang is a city like no other. It has so much and Auntie Gaik Lean’s Old School Eatery,
of places one can visit. ringed octopus, white tip, and hammerhead more to offer local visitors; from food to fashion which serves Peranakan cuisine.
sharks. And just when you think nothing can and festivals.
Furthermore, the multi-ethnic city of Kuala match the beauty under the sea, you find Other notable places to visit include Kek
Lumpur has diverse cuisine, making it the ideal equally amazing animal species on land, and If you prefer a unique experience or want to Lok Si Chinese Temple, Batu Ferringhi Beach,
place to begin a gastronomic journey. beautiful exotic bird species in the sky. discover fun and exciting places, just step into Penang Butterfly Park, Entopia, the Tropical
unique and quirky museums like the Spice Garden, Penang National Park, the
A huge number of sophisticated high-end There are over 40 bird species, including, Wonderfood Museum, Penang House of Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion, night markets, and
restaurants and even one Michelin-starred among others, white-collared kingfishers, sea- Music, Glass Museum, Teddyville Museum, tropical fruit farms.
restaurants – such as Dewakan and DC By eagles, wood pigeons, starlings, sunbirds, and Penang 3D Trick Art Museum, Made in Penang
Darren Chin – offer numerous cuisines for other species like coconut crabs. Interactive Museum, and many others. If you love experiencing nature, visit The
everyone to sample. Habitat Penang Hill and enjoy viewing pristine
According to the Sabah Tourism Board Aside from that, food is very important for rainforest and wildlife animals like Dusky Leaf
The city is also one of the best shopping website, a total of 1.35 million people arrived in the Penang people. Just look at the number of Langurs, Malayan Colugo and Asian Emerald
destinations in Southeast Asia, with many Sabah between January and October 2022, and street foods, stalls, cafes, and restaurants on the Dove.
grand shopping centres within the city limits. of them, 1.1 million were domestic arrivals. island.
This includes the Golden Triangle, where the
biggest and most popular shopping centres like
Suria KLCC, Pavilion and Starhill Gallery are
located within the city.

During the holiday season, the city will be
bustling with activities and visitors from other
states, as it is the best place to shop for anything
and everything in one place.
Scenic Sipadan Island
Undoubtedly one of the best diving spots in the
world, Sipadan Island is home to diverse and
colourful corals.

With over 3,000 aquatic species making it
their home, you can see manta rays, sharks, and
barracudas in a spinning tornado-like

KL Bird Park. – 123RF Beautiful marine life at Sipadan Island. – 123RF

21theSUN ON TUESDAY | JANUARY 3, 2023
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PPaaddaaHHaarriiKKhhaammisis,,1199JJaannuuaarrii22002233,,PPaaddaaJJaamm99:0:000ppaaggi,i, 44ththFFlolooorrBBaanngguunnaannFFuunnggKKeeoonngg ooffhhisisdduuttieiessininrreelalattioionntthheerreettoo.”.” ththee CCoommppaannyy aaggaaininsstt aalll ccoosststs,, cchhaarrggeess,, NNOO..MMAA--2288NNCCCC--4411--1111//22002222 her own, sweeping past Jule Niemeier 6-2, 6-
SSEECCAARRAAEELLEEKKTTRROONNIIKKDDllLLAAMMAANNWWEEBBee--LLEELLOONNGG,,PPUUSSAATTOOPPEERRAASSIIee--LLEELLOONNGG,, 110088JJaalalannTTuunnHHSSLLeeee DDaatteeddtthhisis33rrddddaayyooffJJaannuuaarryy22002233.. lolosssseess,, eexxppeennsseess aanndd lilaiabbiliiltiiteiess ininccuurrreedd DDAALLAAMM PPEERRKKAARRAA SSEEKKSSYYEENN 446655 3 for her second win of the season. It ensured
5500000000KKUUAALLAALLUUMMPPUURR PPlalaccee:: MMeelalakkaa oorrssuusstatainineeddbbyyhhimimininththeeeexxeeccuutitoionnaanndd (1(1)) (e(e)) AAKKTTAASSYYAARRIKIKAATT,,22001166 the Americans will face Britain in the Sydney
KKOOMMPPLLEEKKSSMMAAHHKKAAMMAAHHKKUUAANNTTAANN,,PPAAHHAANNGGDDAARRUULLMMAAKKMMUURR DDaatetedd: :3311ssttDDeecceemmbbeerr22002222 YYeeooKKiaiannHHuuaatt ddisiscchhaarrggeeooffhhisisdduutiteiessininrreelalatitoionnththeerreetoto.”.” city final.
ININTTHHEEMMAATTTTEERROOFFTTHHEECCOOMMPPAANNIEIESS CChhaairirmmaann DDaatetedd:: 0033--0011--22002233.. DDAANN
NNOOTTAA:: BBaakkaall ppeemmbbeelili aaddaalalahh ddininaassihihaattkkaann aaggaarr mmeemmbbuuaatt ccaarriaiann HHaakkmmiliilkik NNOOTTICICEE ISIS HHEERREEBBYYGGIVIVEENNTThhaatttthhee LLimimHHeennKKeenngg DDAALLAAMM PPEERRKKAARRAA MMIZIZAATTEEKK Kyrgios, Kokkinakis to defend
sseeccaarraa rraassmmii ddii PPeejajabbaatt TTaannaahh ddaann mmeemmeerrikikssaa sseemmuuaa ttaanngggguunnggaann,, bbeebbaannaann AACCTT,,22001166 ccrreeddititoorrssooffLLIAIANNBBEEEEEESSTTAATTEESSDDNN.. DDirireecctotorr MMEEWWAAHH SSDDNN.. BBHHDD.. (N(NOO.. SSYYAARRIKIKAATT doubles crown Down Under
sseerrttaammeennggeennaallppaassttiiddeennggaanntteeppaatthhaarrttaannaahhtteerrsseebbuuttsseebbeelulummjujuaalalannlelelolonnggaann AANNDD BBHHDD.. aarree rreeqquuirireedd oonn oorr bbeeffoorree 220000770011000055775566[[776633775577--UU]]))
ddijiajalalannkkaann.. tthhee 22nndd ddaayy ooff FFeebbrruuaarryy,, 22002233,, ttoo InIntthheeMMaattteerroofftthheeCCoommppaannieiess AUSTRALIA’S Thanasi Kokkinakis has
ININTTHHEE MMAATTTTEERROOFF sseenndd tthheeirir nnaammeess aanndd aaddddrreesssseess AAcctt,,22001166 AANNTTAARRAA confirmed he will partner compatriot Nick
SSilialalalayyaarriihhtttppss:/://eelelelolonngg.k.keehhaakkimimaann.g.goovv.m.myy//bbididddeerrwweebb IVIVOOLLISISSSDDNN..BBHHDD.. wwitithhppaarrtticicuulalarrssoofftthheeirir ddeebbttss oorr AAnndd RRHHBBBBAANNKKBBEERRHHAADD Kyrgios to defend their men’s doubles crown
(C(CoommppaannyyNNoo:: 885511223311--PP)) cclalaimimss ttoo tthhee uunnddeerrssigignneedd,, tthhee (N(NOO..SSYYAARRIKIKAATT119966550011000000337733 at the Australian Open this month. The duo,
BBUUTTIIRR--BBUUTTIIRRHHAAKKMMIILLIIKK:: (I(nInLLiqiquuididaatitoionn)) lilqiquuididaattoorr ooff tthhee CCoommppaannyy,, aanndd ifif InIntthheeMMaattteerrooff LLIMIMHHEENNKKEENNGG [[66117711--MM]])) dubbed “The Special Ks”, became the first
(M(Meemmbbeerrss’’VVoolulunntatarryyWWininddiningg--UUpp)) ssoo rreeqquuirireedd bbyy nnootticicee inin wwrrititiningg AAGGEENNCCYYSSDDNN..BBHHDD.. wildcard team to win the win the title at
NNoo..HHaakkmmiliilkik :: PPNN33332266(d(daahhuululunnyyaaddikikeennaalilisseebbaaggaaiiHH.S.S..(D(D))88332266)) NNOOTTICICEEOOFFRREESSOOLLUUTTIOIONN bbyy tthhee LLiqiquuididaattoor,r, aarree ttoo ccoommee inin ……PPEEMMPPEETTISISYYEENN Melbourne Park in the professional era.
NNoo..LLoott :: LLoott330011SSeekkssyyeenn3311 AAtt aa GGeenneerarall MMeeeetitningg ooff MMeemmbbeersrs ooff ththee aannddpprroovvee tthheeirir ddeebbttss oorrcclalaimimss 119999110011000099005500((221199336622--PP)) DDAANN There were doubts whether Kyrgios would
MMuukkimim//DDaaeerraahh//NNeeggeerrii :: BBaannddaarrAAlolorrSSeettaarr//KKoottaaSSeettaarr//KKeeddaahh aabboovveennaammeeddCCoommppaannyydduulylyhheeldldaatt33rdrdFFlolooor,r, aass ssuucchh ttimimee aanndd pplalaccee aass sshhaalll ((InInMMeemmbbeerrss’’VVoolulunnttaarryyWWininddininggUUpp)) MMIZIZAATTEEKKMMEEWWAAHHSSDDNN..BBHHDD.. play both singles and doubles in the year’s
PPeeggaannggaann :: HHaakkmmiliilkikPPaajajakkaann BBaanngguunnaann FFuunngg KKeeoonngg,, 110088 JJaalalann TTuunn HH SS bbee ssppeeccififieiedd inin ssuucchh nnootticicee,, oorr NNOOTTICICEEISISHHEERREEBBYYGGIVIVEENNththaattththeeccrreedditiotorrss (N(NOO.. SSYYAARRIKIKAATT 220000770011000055775566 first Grand Slam after he withdrew from the
NNoo..PPeettaakk//NNoo..TTininggkkaatt//NNoo.. :: LLeeee,,5500000000 KKuuaalalaLLuummppuurroonn 3311sstt ddaayyooff inin ddeeffaauultlt tthheerreeoof,f, tthheeyy wwilill bbee ooff LLIMIM HHEENN KKEENNGG AAGGEENNCCYY SSDDNN.. BBHHDD.. [[776633775577--UU]])) inaugural edition of the United Cup due to
BBaanngguunnaann :: DDeecceemmbbeer,r, 22002222,, ththee fofolllolowwiningg ssppeecciaiall aanndd eexxccluluddeedd ffrroomm tthhee bbeenneeffitit ooff aanndd 119999110011000099005500(2(21199336622--PP))wwhhicichhisisbbeeiningg injury but Kokkinakis said they would give it
KKeeluluaassaannTTaannaahh :: 44117744.0.000kkaakkiippeerrsseeggii oordrdininaarryyreressoolulutitoionnsswweereredduulylyppaasssseedd:-:- ddisisttrribibuuttioionn mmaaddee bbeeffoorree ssuucchh vvoolulunntatarriliyly wwoouunndd uupp aarree rreeqquuirireedd oonn oorr ……RREESSPPOONNDDEENN a go. “We’ll be playing (at the Australian
:: 338877.7.788mmeetteerrppeerrsseeggii SSppeecciaiallRReessoolulutitoionn ddeebbttssaarreepprroovveedd.. bbeefoforree 0033--0022--22002233 toto sseenndd ththeeirir nnaammeess IIKKLLAANNPPEETTIISSYYEENN Open). Doubles is a lot less taxing on the
PPeemmiliilkikBBeerrddaaffttaarr :: LLeeeeLLipipWWaahh TThhaatt ththee CCoommppaannyy bbee wwoouunndd uupp vvoolulunntatarirliyly DDaatteeddtthhisis33rrddddaayyooffJJaannuuaarryy22002233.. aanndd aaddddrreesssseess wwitihth ppaarrtitcicuulalarrss ooff ththeeirir NNOOTTISIS AADDAALLAAHH DDEENNGGAANN ININII DDIBIBEERRII body and mentally it’s a bit easier as well,”
SSyyaarraattNNyyaattaa :: TTaannaahhyyaannggddibibeennaarrininiihheennddaakklalahhddigiguunnaakkaann ppuursrsuuaanntt toto SSeecctitoionn 443399 (1(1)) (b(b)) ooff ththee CChhoonnggTToooonnggMMiningg ddeebbtstsaannddcclalaimimss,,aannddooffaannyysseeccuurritiytyhheeldld bbaahhaawwaa ssuuaattuu PPeettisisyyeenn uunnttuukk Kokkinakis said. The Australian said he was
sseebbaaggaaiissaattuubbaanngguunnaannuunnttuukkppeerrnniaiaggaaaannssaahhaajaja CCoommppaannieiessAAcct,t,22001166. . LLiqiquuididaattoorr bbyyththeemm,,aannddththeennaammeessaannddaaddddrreesssseessooff ppeenngggguululunnggaann SSyyaarrikikaatt yyaanngg surprised by the strength of the field for the
SSeekkaattaannKKeeppeennttininggaann :: TTiaiaddaa OOrrddininaarryyRReessoolulutitoionn CChhoonnggTToooonnggMMiningg&&CCoo.. ththeeirirssoolilcicitiotorrss(i(fifaannyy))toto:-:- ddininaammaakkaann ddii aattaass oolelehh MMaahhkkaammaahh ATP 250 event, which also features former
BBeebbaannaann//LLaainin--LLaainin :: TThhaatt MMddmm FFoooonngg WWaaii LLinin,, CChhaartretereredd NNoo..1133JJaalalannMMuuttiaiarraaMMeelalakkaa66 TTeeooMMoonnggNNgguuaann(L(Liqiquuididaatotorr)) TTininggggii tteelalahh,, ppaaddaa 2299 NNoovveemmbbeerr world No. 1s Novak Djokovic and Daniil
KKaawwaassaannRRizizaabb :: AAccccoouunntatannt,t,ooff44ththFFlolooorrBBaanngguunnaannFFuunnggKKeeoonngg, , BBaattuuBBeerreennddaamm SSuuitiete 1199--0022DD,,1199thth FFlolooor,r,MMeennaarraa ZZuurricichh,, 22002222,, ddikikeemmuukkaakkaann oolelehh RRHHBB BBAANNKK Medvedev. “It’s absurd, I don’t think I’ve ever
KKaavveeaatt :: 110088 JJaalalannTTuunn HH SS LLeeee, ,5500000000 KKuuaalala LLuummppuur,r, 7755335500MMeelalakkaa NNoo..1155,,JJaalalannDDaatoto’’AAbbdduullalahhTTaahhiri,r,8800330000 BBEERRHHAADD.. seen a (ATP) 250 this strong,” he said ahead
bbeeaannddisishheererebbyyaappppooininteteddLLiqiquuididaatotorrfoforrththee NNOOTTEE:: JJoohhoorrBBaahhrruu,,JJoohhoorr DDAANN bbaahhaawwaa PPeettisisyyeenn tteerrsseebbuutt of his hometown tournament. “Holger
LLOOKKAASSIIDDAANNPPEERRIIHHAALLHHAARRTTAANNAAHH:: ppuurprpoosseess ooff ssuucchh wwininddiningg uupp aanndd ththaatt hheerr TThhisisisisaaffoorrmmaallnnootticicee.. AAlllkknnoowwnn aannddififssoorreeqquuirireeddbbyynnootitciceeininwwrritiitninggfrfroomm ddiaiarraahhkkaann ssuuppaayyaa ddibibicicaarraakkaann ddii (Rune) is 11th in the world and he’s the
HHaarrttaannaahhtteerrsseebbuuttaaddaalalahh““AAnneenndduunnitittthhrreeee((33))ssttoorreeyytteerrraacceeddsshhooppooffficicee””yyaanngg reremmuunneeraratitoionnfoforrdduutiteiessaassLLiqiquuididaatotorrbbeefifxixeedd ccrreeddititoorrsswwilillbbeeppaaididininffuulll ththee aafoforreessaaidid LLiqiquuididaatotor,r, oorr ppeerrssoonnaallyly hhaaddaappaann MMaahhkkaammaahh yyaanngg bbeerrssididaanngg (number) five seed? I mean, for a 250 that’s
bbeerraalalammaattppoossddiiNNoo..6666,,KKoommpplelekkssPPeerrnniaiaggaaaannSSuultltaannAAbbdduullHHaammidid,,0055005500AAlolorr oonnththeessccaaleleooffhheerruussuuaal lpprorofefessssioionnaal lcchhaargrgeess oorr bbyy ththeeirir ssoolilcicitiotorrss rreeqquuirireedd toto wwrritiete inin ddii MMeelalakkaa ppaaddaa ppuukkuull 22.0.000 ppeettaanngg insane. This is strong for a 500 event let
SSeettaarr,,KKeeddaahh.. foforrththeewwoorkrkininvvoolvlveedd, ,aannddththaattththeeLLiqiquuididaatotorr aannddpprroovveeththeeirirssaaididddeebbtstsaannddcclalaimimssaatt ppaaddaa66MMaacc22002233sseeccaarraassididaannggvvidideeoo.. alone a 250. It could be a Masters.”
mmaayyeexxeercrcisiseeaannyyppoowweersrsggiviveennbbyySSeecctitoionn445566 ssuucchh titmimee aanndd pplalaccee sshhaalll bbee ssppeeccifiifeiedd DDAANN mmaannaa--mmaannaa ppihihaakk PPeemmiuiuttaanngg
HHAARRGGAARRIIZZAABB:: ooffththeeCCoommppaannieiessAAcct,t,22001166aannddththaattsshheesshhaallll ininssuucchhnnootitcicee,,oorrininddeefafauultltththeerreeoof,f,ththeeyy aattaauu ppeennyyuummbbaanngg SSyyaarrikikaatt 332222 NNoottiicceess
HHaarrttaannaahhtteerrsseebbuuttaakkaannddijiujuaallaattaass““sseeppeerrttimimaannaasseeddiaiaaaddaa””tteerrttaakklulukkkkeeppaaddaassaattuu bbee ininddeemmnnifiifeiedd bbyy ththee CCoommppaannyy aaggaaininsstt aallll wwilil l bbee eexxccluluddeedd frfroomm ththee bbeenneefiftit ooff aannyy tteerrsseebbuutt yyaanngg iningginin mmeennyyookkoonngg
hhaarrggaa rrizizaabb sseebbaannyyaakk RRMM 775500,0,00000.0.000 ((RRIINNGGGGIITT MMAALLAAYYSSIIAA:: TTUUJJUUHH RRAATTUUSS LLIIMMAA ccoosststs, ,cchhaargrgeess, ,lolosssseess, ,eexxppeennsseessaannddlilaiabbiliiltiiteiess ddisistrtribibuutitoionn mmaaddee bbeefoforree ssuucchh ddeebbtsts aanndd aattaauu mmeenneennttaanngg sseessuuaattuu PPeerrininttaahh
PPUULLUUHH RRIIBBUU SSAAHHAAJJAA))ddaannkkeeppaaddaassyyaarraatt--ssyyaarraattjujuaalalannyyaannggddilialammppirirkkaann..PPeemmbbididaa ininccuurrereddoorrssuusstatainineeddbbyyhheerrininththeeeexxeeccuutitoionn cclalaimimssaarreepprroovveedd.. mmeennggikikuuttPPeettisisyyeenntteerrsseebbuutt
yyaanngg bbeerrmmininaatt hheennddaakklalahh mmeennddeeppoossititkkaann 1100%% ddaarripipaaddaa hhaarrggaa rrizizaabb ddaalalamm bbeennttuukk aannddddisiscchhaargrgeeooffhheerrdduutiteiessininrerelalatitoionnththeereretoto. . DDaatetedd::0033--0011--22002233 bboolelehhhhaaddirirddeennggaannttuujujuaannitituusseeccaarraa
BBaannkk DDrraaff ddii aattaass nnaammaa PPUUBBLLIICC BBAANNKK BBEERRHHAADD 11 HHAARRII BBEEKKEERRJJAA sseebbeelulumm ttaarrikikhh FFEEIZIZAALLTTAANNBBININTTAANN TTeeooMMoonnggNNgguuaann ppeerribibaaddiiaattaauummeelalaluluiippeegguuaammbbeelalannyyaa
lelelolonnggaawwaamm..BBaakkiihhaarrggaabbeelilaiannhheennddaakklalahhddibibaayyaarroolelehhppeemmbbididaayyaannggbbeerrjajayyaakkeeppaaddaa DDirierecctotorr (L(Liqiquuididaatotorr)) ppaaddaa mmaassaa ppeerrbbicicaarraaaann.. SSaalilninaann
PPUUBBLLIICC BBAANNKK BBEERRHHAADD ddaalalamm tteemmppoohh sseerraattuuss dduuaa ppuululuhh ((112200)) hhaarrii ddaarrii ttaarrikikhh DDaatetedd: :3311ssttDDeecceemmbbeerr22002222 PPeettisisyyeenn tteerrsseebbuutt aakkaann ddibibeekkaalklkaann
jujuaalalann..UUnnttuukkbbuuttiri-r-bbuuttirirsseelalannjujuttnnyyaa,,ssilialabbeerrhhuubbuunnggddeennggaann:-:- oolelehh ppihihaakk yyaanngg bbeerrttaannddaattaannggaann
FFirirmmaaGGuuaammaann:: WWOONNGG--CCHHOOOOII&&MMOOHHDDNNOORR 332222 NNoottiicceess ddii bbaawwaahh kkeeppaaddaa mmaannaa--mmaannaa
AAlalammaatt :: NNOO..2277,,11SSTTFFLLOOOORR ppeemmiuiuttaannggaattaauuppeennyyuummbbaannggSSyyaarrikikaatt
JJAALLAANNMMAAJJUUJJAAYYAA DDAALLAAMMMMAAHHKKAAMMAAHHTTIINNGGGGIIDDII tteerrsseebbuutt yyaanngg mmeemmininttaannyyaa ddeennggaann
PPUUSSAATTPPEERRNNIIAAGGAAAANNMMAAJJUUJJAAYYAA,,1144000000BBUUKKIITT SSHHAAHHAALLAAMM mmeemmbbuuaattbbaayyaarraannyyaannggddititeettaappkkaann..
MMEERRTTAAJJAAMM,,PPUULLAAUUPPIINNAANNGG AAlalammaatt bbeerrddaaffttaarr PPeemmppeettisisyyeenn
NNoo..TTeeleleffoonn :: 0044--55339988885555 DDAALLAAMMSSEELLAANNGGOORR aaddaalalahh ddii LLeevveell 1100,,TToowweerr OOnnee,, RRHHBB
NNoo..FFaaxx :: 0044--55339955885555 DDAARRUULLEEHHSSAANN,,MMAALLAAYYSSIIAA CCeennttrree,,JJaalalannTTuunnRRaazzaakk,,5500440000KKuuaalala
NNoo..RRuujujukkaann :: WWCCMMNN((BBMM))//PPBBBB--HHLL//22002211--113366//LLLLWW((RRSS//j)j) LLuummppuur.r.
DDAALLAAMMKKEEBBAANNKKRRAAPPAANN PPeegguuaammccaarraa PPeemmppeettisisyyeenn iaialalahh
332222 NNoottiicceess 332222 NNoottiicceess NNOO::BBAA--2299NNCCCC--117788--0011//22002222 332222 NNoottiicceess TTeettuuaannTTaayyee&&CCoo..yyaannggbbeerraalalammaattddii
BBEERR:: NNoo.. 2233FF,,TTaammaann HHaarrttaa PPeerrttaammaa,, BBuukkitit
DDAALLAAMMMMAAHHKKAAMMAAHHMMAAJJIISSTTRREETT DDAALLAAMMMMAAHHKKAAMMAAHHMMAAJJIISSTTRREETT CCHHIAIAPPEEKKCCHHUUAANNGG DDAALLAAMMMMAAHHKKAAMMAAHHMMAAJJISISTTRREETT BBaarruu,,7755115500MMeelalakkaa..
DDIIJJOOHHOORRBBAAHHRRUU DDIIJJOOHHOORRBBAAHHRRUU ((NNOO..KK//PP::668811112233--1100--55228800)) DDIIJJOOHHOORRBBAAHHRRUU ..............t.t.t.t................
DDAALLAAMMNNEEGGEERRII DDAALLAAMMNNEEGGEERRII ……PPEENNGGHHUUTTAANNGGPPEENNGGHHAAKKIMIMAANN TTEETTUUAANNTTAAYYEE&&CCOOMMPPAANNYY
EEXX--PPAARRTTEE:: DDAALLAAMMNNEEGGEERRIIJJOOHHOORRDDAARRUULLTTAA’Z’ZIMIM PPeegguuaammccaarraabbaaggiiPPeemmppeettisisyyeenn
JJOOHHOORRDDAARRUULLTTAA’’ZZIIMM JJOOHHOORRDDAARRUULLTTAA’Z’ZIIMM TTAANNBBEEEELLAANN WWRRITITNNOO:: PPEERRININGGAATTAANN::
WWRRIITTNNOO:: WWRRIITTNNOO:: ((NNOO..KK//PP::555500110055--1100--55115566)) SSeessiaiappaa yyaanngg iningginin hhaaddirir ppaaddaa
JJAA--AA7722NNCCVVCC--666688--0066//22002222 ppeerrbbicicaarraaaann PPeettisisyyeenn tteerrsseebbuutt
JJAA--AA7722NNCCvvCC--11001155--0099//22002222 JJAA--AA7722NNCCvvCC--11000011--0099//22002222 ……PPEEMMIUIUTTAANNGGPPEENNGGHHAAKKIMIMAANN hheennddaakklalahh mmeennyyaammppaaikikaann aattaauu
NNOOTTIISSPPEENNGGIIKKLLAANNAANN AANNTTAARRAA mmeenngghhaannttaarr ddeennggaann ppooss kkeeppaaddaa
((BBeerrkkeennaaaann ddeennggaann PPeettisisyyeenn PPeegguuaammccaarraa PPeemmppeettisisyyeenn tteerrsseebbuutt
AANNTTAARRAA AANNTTAARRAA PPeemmiuiuttaanngg yyaanngg bbeerrttaarrikikhh PPRRAABBAAKKAARRAANNAA//LLCCHHAANNDDRRAASSEEKKAARRAANN ddii aattaass ssuuaattuu nnoottisis bbeerrttuulilsis tteennttaanngg
2255.1.100.2.2002222)) [[NNOO..KK//PP..992200113311--1144--55666677]] nniaiattnnyyaa sseebbeeggitituu.. NNoottisis tteerrsseebbuutt
HHOORRIIZZOONN HHIILLLLSS PPRROOPPEERRTTYY HHOORRIIZZOONN HHIILLLLSS PPRROOPPEERRTTYY KKeeppaaddaa:-:- mmeessttilialahh mmeennyyaattaakkaann nnaammaa ddaann
SSEERRVVIICCEESSSSDDNNBBHHDD SSEERRVVIICCEESSSSDDNNBBHHDD CCHHIAIAPPEEKKCCHHUUAANNGG ...P.PLLAAININTTIFIF aalalammaatt ppihihaakk bbeerrkkeennaaaann,, aattaauu jijkikaa
((NNOO..SSYYAARRIIKKAATT::882200667733--AA)) ((NNOO..SSYYAARRIIKKAATT::882200667733--AA)) iaia sseebbuuaahh ffirirmmaa,, nnaammaa ddaann aalalammaatt
((NNOO.. KK//PP:: 668811112233-- DDAANN ffirirmmaa,, ddaann mmeessttilialahh ddititaannddaattaannggaannii
……..PPLLAAININTTIFIF ……..PPLLAAININTTIFIF 1100--55228800)) oolelehh ppihihaakk aattaauu ffirirmmaa bbeerrkkeennaaaann
DDAANN DDAANN NNoo..114433LLoorroonngg33 PPEERRUUMMAALLAA//LLVVEEEERRAARRAAJJAANN aattaauu ppeegguuaammccaarraannyyaa,,jijkikaa aaddaa.. NNoottisis
SSititeeBB,,4455440000SSeekkinincchhaann [[NNoo..KK//PP..660000551100--7711--55880077]] hheennddaakklalahh ddisisaammppaaikikaann,, aattaauu jijkikaa
SSeelalannggoorr ddihihaannttaarr ddeennggaann ppooss,, hheennddaakklalahh
LLEEWWCCHHEEEEHHWWAA KKOOHHLLIIAANNGGHHUUAAYY AAMMBBILIL PPEERRHHAATTIAIANN bbaahhaawwaa ssuuaattuu ...D.DEEFFEENNDDAANN ddihihaannttaarrddaalalammjajannggkkaammaassaa
((NNOO..KK//PP::559900331111--0011--66008899)) ((NNOO..PPAASSPPOORRTTSSIINNGGAAPPUURRAA:: PPeettisisyyeenn PPeemmiuiuttaanngg bbeerrttaarrikikhh mmeennccuukkuuppi,i, ssuuppaayyaa ssaammppaaii kkeeppaaddaa
EE55887777552277BB//NNOO..KK//PPSSIINNGGAAPPUURRAA:: 2255.1.100.2.2002222 tteelalahh ddikikeeluluaarrkkaann NNOOTTISIS ppihihaakk yyaanngg ddininaammaakkaann ddii aattaass
……DDEEFFEENNDDAANN SS11774477334477FF)) tteerrhhaaddaapp kkaammuu ddii MMaahhkkaammaahh sseebbeelulumm ppuukkuull 1122.0.000 tteennggaahhaarrii ppaaddaa
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22 theSUN ON TUESDAY | JANUARY 3, 2023 FOLLOW ON TELEGRAM SCAN
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SPORTS /thesuntelegram

PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN, without World Deserved defeat immediately after Christmas and another on
Cup winner Lionel Messi and Neymar, Sunday and Monday.
lost for the first time in any competition
since March 20 last year when they They have dubbed the games “Celebration
were defeated 3-1 at Lens yesterday. Week”, in English, as a nod to the English
tradition of Boxing Day games, but many fans
“Lens deserved their win,” said PSG coach are suspicious or hostile.
Christophe Galtier. No Messi, no Neymar as PSG suffer first loss of season Among protest banners unfurled by fans in

Lois Openda scored one and set up another an almost empty stand at Nantes, where the
as Lens, who have only lost once in Ligue 1 this home team beat Auxerre 1-0, was one that
season, closed the gap on PSG at the top to four Galtier said he hoped French fans would give we hope he’ll be well received obviously. complained that the league and broadcasters
points after 17 rounds. Messi a similar reception. “Kylian worked hard,” said Galtier. “He were “killing” them.
“He’s going to join us in 48 hours,” said showed a very good attitude. Leo and ‘Ney’ were In Monaco, Aleksandr Golovin smashed in
“We are happy to be four points behind,” said Galtier. “I hope Leo will be well received. He not there but that is no excuse.” the only goal from outside the penalty area as
Lens coach Franck Haise. “This victory proves won the most beautiful trophy by being very The French league normally takes the the home team did just enough to beat Brest 1-
that we can beat anyone in this championship.” good. holiday season off but with matches to make up 0 and tighten their grip on fourth place.
“We know he’s a great and decisive player so following the World Cup, it played one round Angers remain anchored to the bottom after
PSG’s last loss was more than nine months suffering a ninth straight loss, falling 2-1 to
ago when they fell 3-0 at Monaco in Ligue 1, visiting Lorient who broke their own run of six
although that still left them 12 points clear at the RC Lens's players celebrate after games without a victory.
top of the table. winning their Ligue 1 match
against Paris Saint Germain at the The home team’s Moroccan World Cup stars
Yesterday at Lens, PSG were without Messi Bollaert-Delelis Stadium. – AFPPIX Sofiane Boufal and Azzedine Ounahi, who have
and suspended Brazilian Neymar, but Kylian just returned from vacation and reportedly
Mbappe, the Golden Boot winner in Qatar, been promised lucrative transfers, were
received a rousing welcome from the Lens fans honoured before the match but did not appear.
as he warmed up.

“I was happy to see Sofiane and Azzedine,”
said Angers coach Abdel Bouhazama. “For the
moment they are here. For the rest, I leave that
to the club directors. I take care of what happens
5576/2023 01/01/2023 (SUN) on the pitch.” – AFP

7668 DrawDate:01/01/23(Sun) DrawNo:5523/23 Venue: PERAK TURF CLUB
0047
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Brazil’s complete footballer RM6,342,489.20

7668 █ IVAN PONTING ball was magical, with virtually any 1428 + 0964 0964 + 1428
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6049 encapsulate the universal appeal of his elastically agile and endowed with
DRAGON lifelong passion. searing pace; his vast strength enabled RM365,193.30
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simple but compellingly eloquent erroneously as near-saintly, he could
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displays in the 1958 World Cup finals,
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21 52 Pele was that hitherto mythical with astonishing accuracy; he finished
being, the complete player; he was a lethally, from virtually any angle or
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127,961.27 Argentinian, Diego Maradona, for so would deposit it impudently into the Wishing you abundance and good
long his only realistic rival for the title opposition’s net. fortune in 2023!
Toto 4D Jackpot 2 of the finest footballer who ever lived.
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won on 31/12/2022 ! arrogance. work while making a living in business
before he was appointed as Brazil’s
Even when moved to remark that sports minister in 1994.
he was born for football as Beethoven
was for music, it was said without He remained a colossal presence in
apparent conceit. And it was true. world football, campaigning against
the use of drugs, football’s rampant
So what made him special, this commercialism and championing the
slightly splay-footed inside-forward cause of youth.
who, at 5ft 8in, was physically dwarfed
by most of the men who sought in The most feted player of all time,
vain to mark him? Just that he was Pele understood the power of his
unassailably magnificent at every reputation and he applied it
aspect of the game. benevolently. His eminence was utterly
deserved. – The Independent
To break it down: his control of the

RESULTS & STANDINGS 23theSUN ON TUESDAY | JANUARY 3, 2023

ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE: SPORTS
Nottingham Forest 1 (Aurier 63)
Chelsea 1 (Sterling 16), Tottenham 0 Unrealistic expectations
Aston Villa 2 (Buendia 50, Luiz 73). Conte has cast doubt over Spurs’ top-four hopes after Villa defeat

Arsenal P W D L F A Pts
16 14 1 1 40 14 43
Man City 16 11 3 2 44 16 36 █ GEORGE SESSIONS to create a solid foundation and then to Richarlison in the summer raised expectations
develop. and led to talk they could be involved in the title
Newcastle 17 9 7 1 32 11 34 ANTONIO CONTE has cast doubt race.
Man Utd 16 10 2 4 24 20 32 over Tottenham’s Premier League “You have to know that there are clubs
Tottenham 17 9 3 5 33 25 30 top-four hopes and tried to address who can invest £200m or £300m and others But Tottenham were booed off after a third
Liverpool 16 8 4 4 33 19 28 unrealistic expectations after his with different policies and I repeat you have home defeat in five matches with chants aimed at
Fulham 17 7 4 6 29 27 25 to respect the policy. chairman Daniel Levy during the second half.
Chelsea 16 7 4 5 20 18 25 side were booed off following a damaging 2-0
Brighton 16 7 3 6 28 24 24 home defeat to Aston Villa. “The policy has to be very clear with all Conte insisted: “I continue to repeat that last
Brentford 17 5 8 4 27 27 23 Second half goals from Emiliano Buendia people otherwise we created a situation that’s season we made a miracle. I was very clear with
Crystal Palace 16 6 4 6 17 21 22 and Douglas Luiz gave the visitors all three not positive for the environment to create the club because in this moment and before to
Aston Villa 17 6 3 8 19 25 21 points to make it a sorry start to the new year expectations that are not realistic, honestly. become a title contender, because I remember
Leicester 17 5 2 10 26 30 17 for Spurs. very well in the summer at the start people talked
Leeds 16 4 4 8 23 29 16 Tottenham conceded first for the 10th “I was expecting this moment. Now we about Tottenham as title contenders but in my
Bournemouth 17 4 4 9 18 36 16 fixture in a row and have dropped to fifth in have to start to fight strong, because the experience it was a bit crazy to read this.
Everton 17 3 6 8 13 20 15 the table following Manchester United’s win situation in this league you can slip quickly.
West Ham 17 4 2 11 13 22 14 at Wolves. “People think you arrive and you win. This can
Nottm Forest 17 3 5 9 12 34 14 Even though Conte guided the club into “If you ask me if I’m scared, I’m not scared. happen for a team that are used to winning in the
Wolves 17 3 4 10 10 26 13 the Champions League last season, he I believe in my work, I believe in these past. But if you are not used to it – it means you
Southampton 17 3 3 11 15 32 12 described that achievement as a “miracle” players, but don’t ask me for things I cannot have to create this situation and for this reason
and insisted he will continue to be realistic promise you.” you need time and patience.
CHAMPIONSHIP: Blackburn 1 Cardiff with the club.
0, Blackpool 1 Sunderland 1, Coventry “I know what is the reality because I am Conte arrived at Spurs last November and, “I understand that the fans are disappointed
1 Bristol City 1, Huddersfield 1 Luton the coach,” he said. “The club knows very well despite an inconsistent opening few months, because they can say ‘but we’ve been patient for a
2, Millwall 3 Rotherham 0. what are my thoughts on the situation. long time,’ I understand it but the situation is this.
managed to help them If you want the truth I can tell you the truth.” – The
overturn Arsenal in Independent
the race for the top
(Top 5) P W D L F A Pts “The situation four last season.
Burnley 25 15 8 2 50 24 53 was very The signings
Sheff Utd 25 15 5 5 43 22 50 clear. I of Clement
Blackburn 26 14 0 12 30 30 42 continue to Lenglet, Ivan
Millwall 25 11 6 8 32 26 39 work and to Perisic, Yves
Luton 25 10 9 6 31 26 39 Bissouma and

improve
and to
FRENCH LIGUE 1: Angers 1 Lorient 2, help you
Monaco 1 Brest 0, Toulouse 2 Ajaccio 0, to
Nantes 1 Auxerre 0, Lyon 0 Clermont 1, improve
Lens 3 Paris Saint-Germain 1. the club,

(Top 5) P W D L F A Pts
Paris SG 17 14 2 1 46 13 44
Lens 17 12 4 1 29 11 40
Marseille 16 10 3 3 32 14 33
Monaco 17 10 3 4 33 23 33
Rennes 16 9 4 3 32 17 31

Akanji backs City
to bounce back

█ ANDY HAMPSON Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins (left) in
MANUEL AKANJI feels Manchester City action with Tottenham Hotspur’s
have to quickly look forward after “one of
those games” against Everton on Sunday. Cristian Romero. – REUTERSPIX

The champions lost ground in the title Odegaard: Plenty more
race as they were held to a 1-1 draw by the to come from Gunners
battling Toffees in a feisty final match of
2022 at the Etihad Stadium. █ ED ELLIOT much better in many areas of the game.
MARTIN ODEGAARD has warned Arsenal’s “We can improve a lot and that’s what
The result left them seven points title rivals there is plenty more to come from
behind leaders Arsenal but, with an intense the Premier League leaders in 2023. we’re going to do, just keep working hard
schedule in the coming weeks, Akanji does and make sure we get even better.”
not want to dwell on one frustrating The Gunners start the new year seven
afternoon. points clear at the summit after capitalising After reigning champions City and third-
on slip-ups from Manchester City and placed Newcastle were held to home draws
“We tried to score a winning goal. We Newcastle with a thrilling 4-2 New Year’s Eve by Everton and Leeds respectively, Mikel
had some opportunities but they didn’t success at Brighton. Arteta’s men wasted little time in taking
want to go in. We tried until the last advantage on Sunday at the Amex Stadium.
seconds but it was one of those games,” the Influential Gunners captain Odegaard
Switzerland defender said. orchestrated victory on the south coast, Bukayo Saka slotted them ahead inside 66
claiming the visitors’ second goal before seconds before strikes from Odegaard and
“We gave the opponent one providing a sublime assist for the fourth, Eddie Nketiah stretched the lead to 3-0 early
opportunity – I think it was their only shot scored by Gabriel Martinelli. in the second half.
on target – and they scored, but we got
one point. Despite 14 wins from 16 top-flight games Martinelli ran half the length of the pitch
this term, the playmaker feels Arsenal have to restore the three-goal cushion following a
“It wasn’t easy,” said Akanji. “We had to significant room for development as they bid stunning first-time pass from Odegaard after
stop for five or six minutes because the to become champions for the first time since Kaoru Mitoma had pulled one back, before
microphone was broken, then after every 2004. Seagulls substitute Evan Ferguson made it 4-
duel an Everton player lay on the floor for, 2 with his first Premier League goal.
like, two minutes. “Of course, it’s a good moment for us,”
said Odegaard. “Being top of the table is “All of the goals gave me a lot of pleasure,”
“Eleven minutes (added time) in the good but, as I have said many times, we have Odegaard replied, when asked about his
end wasn’t enough because we had to wait to stay calm, keep working hard, stay in the 39th-minute finish and his eye-catching
for such a long time but we still played moment, and not focus too much on the assist.
good. table.
“The most important thing is that the
“It is still a long season. We have still got “I think the best thing about it is that we team scores and if it’s me or someone else, I
so many games to play. It is a busy January still have a lot to improve, we can still get don’t care too much. I’m just happy to help,
we’ve got now, and we’ll try to win all of so all of the goals were good.” – The
our next games and we’ll see how it’s going Independent
to be.”

City face back-to-back games against
Chelsea in the Premier League and FA Cup
on Friday and Monday respectively (4am
and 12.30am Malaysian time).

They also have a Manchester derby, two
games against Tottenham and a Carabao
Cup quarterfinal at Southampton – with
the prospect of more fixtures in that
competition – in the next month, as well as
a home clash with Wolves. – The
Independent

TUESDAY • JANUARY 3, 2023 QUOTE OF THE DAY

I know what is the reality because I am
the coach The club knows very well what
are my thoughts on the situation. The situation was
very clear. I continue to work and to improve and to
help you to improve the club, to create a solid
foundation and then to develop.”

Tottenham manager Antonio Conte

Long live the king Potter urges
stuttering
Brazilians football Chelsea to
great Pele to be remain humble
interred in special
mausoleum in █ JONATHAN VEAL
Santos
CHELSEA boss Graham Potter accepts his side must
A hearse carrying the coffin of Brazilian football learn to cope with opposition players being
legend Pele arrives at Vila Belmiro stadium as fans prepared to“run through a brick wall”to beat them
mourn his death in Santos yesterday. – AFPPIX and then asking for their shirts after they limped to a
1-1 draw yesterday at Nottingham Forest.
BRAZILIANS bid a final farewell this Flowers are seen in front of a statue politicians, dignitaries and fans for the
week to football giant Pele, starting of Brazilian football legend Pele at the Vila wake. The Blues’poor away form continued as they
yesterday with a 24-hour public Belmiro stadium on the eve of Pele’s funeral in were second best at the City Ground, despite going
wake at the stadium of his long-time Santos, Brazil on Sunday. – REUTERSPIX Born on Oct 23, 1940, Pele grew up selling ahead through Raheem Sterling’s first Premier
team, Santos. brought a splash of color to Vila Belmiro, peanuts on the street to help his League goal since August.
which houses a bust and a statue of the impoverished family.
The oceanside home of the team football great. They were outplayed in the second half and saw
nicknamed Peixe – “fish” in Portuguese – is He got his famous nickname after Forest deservedly level through Serge Aurier as they
expecting a huge influx of fans looking to Silvio Neves Souza, an electrician on mispronouncing Bile, the name of a made it four games without a win on the road in all
honor the “King” of football, who died aged holiday from Sao Paulo, took a moment goalkeeper at Vasco de Sao Lourenco, where competitions.
82 on Thursday after a long battle with Sunday to visit the stadium since he will not his footballer father once played.
cancer. be able to attend the official ceremony. Both under Potter and his predecessor Thomas
Pele exploded onto the scene at age 15, Tuchel they have struggled in tough environments
Stadium doors were expected to open at “I’m sure a lot of people will come to the when he started playing professionally with and Potter knows that is something they have to
10am local time (11pm Malaysian time). The wake, not just old people who saw him play, Santos. At just 17, he helped Brazil to its first learn to deal with.
coffin bearing the remains of the only player but also young people,” the 54-year-old said. World Cup championship, in 1958.
to have won three World Cups will be “That’s the Premier League for you,”he said.
displayed in the centre of the field. Elsewhere in the city, banners with Pele’s That was followed by World Cup titles in “Away from home teams are not going to make it
face decorate another monument erected in 1962 and 1970. The latter marked the easy for you.
Known as Vila Belmiro after the his likeness. pinnacle of his career, as he starred on what
neighborhood where it is located, the black- many consider the greatest team of all time. “On one hand you have players asking if they can
and-white stadium has a capacity of 16,000 “I loved the world with the ball at my feet,” have the players’shirts and before the game they are
people. read one sign. Pele had been in increasingly fragile thinking they are going to run through a brick wall
health in recent years. to prove they can be good enough to beat Chelsea.
In the stands, three giant flags could be At the headquarters of the Brazilian
seen on Sunday, one with an image of Pele Football Confederation in Rio de Janeiro, a He remained active on social media, “With that comes the responsibility on us. We
displaying the famous No. 10 on his jersey. giant poster with Pele’s image bears the word cheering on Brazil during the World Cup in have to be humble enough to know that is the
“eternal.” Qatar and consoling the pre-tournament challenge we face and we have to do better.”
Another bore the message “Long live the favorites when they were eliminated in the
king”; the third said simply, “Pele 82 years.” Security will be strengthened at quarterfinals just three weeks before his The visitors had the chance to take the game by
Congonhas airport in Sao Paulo ahead of the death. – AFP the scruff of the neck after Sterling’s early opener,
Entry to the stadium will be allowed until expected arrival of throngs of athletes, but failed to capitalise and in the end were perhaps
10am officials said. After that, a procession fortunate to leave with a point.
will be held through the streets of Santos, a
port city about 75km from the state capital “Overall when the game was controlled for us in
Sao Paulo. the first half I don’t think we did well enough,”Potter
said.
The parade will pass the house of Pele’s
mother, 100-year-old Celeste Arantes, who is “Our level wasn’t good enough, we didn’t move
unaware that her world-famous son has died. fast enough, didn’t have enough movement.

“She doesn’t know,” Pele’s sister Maria “You have to credit the opposition – they played
Lucia do Nascimento told ESPN on Friday. a good version of themselves. I think it would have
“She is not conscious.” been unfair if we had taken more than a point.

The procession will end at a cemetery in “You look at their recent results here – they make
Santos, where Pele will be interred in a teams suffer, and we suffered today for sure.
special mausoleum.
“Over the course of the game, understanding the
Born Edson Arantes do Nascimento, Pele responsibility we have, we could have done better.”
is widely considered to have been the best
player yet of the beautiful game. Forest followed up the Premier League win over
Liverpool and the Carabao Cup success against
His death sparked a global outpouring of Tottenham with another positive showing against
tributes, with his native Brazil holding three one of the big boys to raise hopes they might be
days of national mourning. able to beat the drop this season.

He scored 1,283 goals in a career of 21 As well as Aurier’s well deserved equaliser, they
years, most of them played at Santos. also hit the woodwork through Morgan Gibbs-White
while Brennan Johnson spurned two good
Wreaths of flowers left by his fans have opportunities.

It left head coach Steve Cooper with a feeling of
what might have been.

“If any team deserved to win, it was certainly us,”
he said.“If you look at the chances in the game, they
were all ours.

“We were unlucky with the goal. It hit the bar and
fell to Raheem a few yards out – it could have gone
anywhere. That was unlucky because I never
thought we were going to concede.

“Second half we didn’t change but we were
better timed with our press and we could get up the
pitch. We were the superior team – no-one can take
that away from us.

“Mixed feelings on not winning, but we have to
be realistic on who we were playing and the team
they are and take positives from the good things we
did.

“I am sat here pleased with the performance but
also thinking it was a game we should have won on
the day.”

Forest have suffered a blow with news that Jesse
Lingard will be out for a month with the hamstring
injury he suffered at Manchester United in midweek.

“Jesse is out for a month,”Cooper added.“He has
a hamstring injury, so it is as simple as that really.”–
The Independent

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