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No. 8049 PP 2644/12/2012 (031195) www.thesundaily.my 3Labour hitch

hindering recovery

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4‘Hire retirees for

their experience, skills’

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Enterprising plantation worker Mohamad Mazuan
Nawawi supplements his income by setting up a
roadside stall to sell children’s wear next to an oil
palm plantation in Kampung Sungai Gersik, Muar.
– MASRY CHE ANI/THESUN

Stress on STEM
█ BY RAJVINDER SINGH oRevamp education system to
[email protected] address skills mismatch and woo
high-end FDI, says economist
P ETALING JAYA: Political will
is needed to revamp the to attract investors, adding that every was reflected in the country’s fall in
education system to attract country cannot be fighting for the competitiveness ranking.
more high-end foreign direct same group of investors. Malaysia slipped seven notches
investments (FDI) to the country, to 32nd place in the 2022
said Sunway University economics He said Malaysia needs to go for International Institute for
professor Dr Yeah Kim Leng. high-value investors and this is Management Development World
where STEM graduates will play a big Competitiveness Rankings, from
He pointed out that there was role. 25th spot last year.
currently a mismatch of skills. Yeah said this should be a
He also said it is more important wake-up call for the country to
Yeah said Malaysia was producing now to emphasise the quality of change its direction by courting
a huge number of graduates, but graduates rather than quantity. more high-end investments.
most of them were in the arts stream He said the only way this can be
and do not meet industrial sector “The country needs to benchmark achieved was for the government to
requirements. its education system to the highest place greater emphasis on STEM
possible level while getting younger and TVET.
“Emphasis needs to be placed on people to join TVET (technical and He added that there is
STEM (science, technology, vocational education and training) an urgent need to deal Turn to
engineering and mathematics) institutions. with the skills mismatch if
graduates if the country wants to the country wants to —
attract high-end investments. “Not everyone needs to be a
graduate. The country needs skilled page 3
“Local businesses are also feeling workers to attract and retain FDI.”
it (the problem of skills mismatch) remain competitive.
because they cannot get enough Yeah added that Malaysia’s
skilled workforce to take them to the attractiveness has slipped and this
next level,” he said.

Yeah stressed that Malaysia needs
to differentiate itself from countries
such as Vietnam and Indonesia,
which are rolling out the red carpet

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Their Majesties express condolences to ex-diplomat’s family

KUALA LUMPUR: The Yang di- who died on Friday. country. His passing away is a great He was also appointed as deputy Parameswaran, who hails from Kuala
Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah In a post on Istana Negara’s loss to the Foreign Ministry.” permanent representative of Kangsar, Perak, had also held the
Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah Malaysia to the United Nations in position of divisional secretary
and Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Facebook page, the royal couple said Parameswaran, 74, had more than Geneva, Switzerland in 1986 (Multilateral Political Affairs) in 1993
Hajah Azizah Aminah Maimunah they were saddened by his demise 40 years of experience serving as a before being appointed as before being appointed deputy
Iskandariah have expressed and hoped that the family would be diplomat, including in the US, Malaysia’s ambassador to Vietnam in secretary-general II of the Foreign
condolences to the family of former resilient in this time of sorrow. Europe, Africa and Asia, and was the 1990. Affairs Ministry.
diplomat Datuk N. Parameswaran, Malaysian high commissioner to
“We are very appreciative of his Singapore from 2003 to 2010. While with the Foreign Ministry He retired in 2010. – Bernama
King receiving devotion, service and sacrifice to the
treatment Queen
for leg pain sends off
haj pilgrims

KUALA LUMPUR: The Yang di- The Queen presenting souvenirs to haj pilgrims in Sepang yesterday. – BERNAMAPIX SEPANG: The Raja Permaisuri
Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Agong Tunku Hajah Azizah Aminah
Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al- Maimunah Iskandariah graced the
Mustafa Billah Shah is currently sending-off ceremony for a group of
receiving treatment by specialists Malaysian haj pilgrims for the
and is under observation at a 1443H/2022 season at the Tabung
hospital here after complaining Haji Sepang Complex yesterday.
of pain in the leg.
The Queen was greeted upon
Comptroller of the Royal arrival at 10am by Minister in the
Household of Istana Negara Prime Minister’s Department
Datuk Ahmad Fadil Shamsuddin (Religious Affairs) Datuk Idris
said the King’s health condition is Ahmad.
generally good.
Also present were Lembaga
He said all programmes Tabung Haji chairman Tan Sri
involving the King have been Azman Mokhtar, its group managing
postponed to a date to be director and chief executive officer
announced later. Datuk Seri Amrin Awaluddin and
Saudi Arabian ambassador to
“His Majesty is expected Malaysia Datuk Dr Mahmoud
to return to Istana Negara Hussien Saeed Qattan.
soon after completing the
treatment,” he said in a statement In the Yang di-Pertuan Agong
yesterday. Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin
Al-Mustafa Billah Shah’s speech text
Ahmad Fadil said members of read out by Tuanku Azizah, the King
the public have been asked to said the opportunity to meet and bid
pray for the King to be blessed farewell to the guests of Allah is very
with quick recovery and meaningful as Malaysians have been
continued good health. waiting for two years for a chance to
– Bernama perform the haj due to the Covid-19
pandemic.
MRCS chairman elected to
IFRC governing board “The Raja Permaisuri Agong and
I are truly grateful because this year
█ BY ELLY FAZANIZA o Tunku Puteri Intan Safinaz voted into office of gender and inclusion that my people have again received an
[email protected] at International Federation of Red Cross and aims to encompass minorities ‘invitation’ from Allah to be His
PETALING JAYA: Tan Sri Tunku Red Crescent Societies general assembly who are vulnerable. guests in the Holy Land.”
Puteri Intan Safinaz Sultan Abdul
Halim Mu’adzam Shah, the community 30 years ago through Nickels of New Zealand, Maj-Gen “The minorities include Al-Sultan Abdullah advised the
Malaysian Red Crescent Society Yayasan Sultanah Bahiyah and the (Rtd) Abdul Wahab of Bangladesh non-Malaysians, refugees and pilgrims to always practise personal
(MRCS) National chairman has Kedah Red Crescent, focusing on and Jalal Mohammed Al Owaisi of those who may not be a priority hygiene, follow instructions from the
secured a four-year term (2022 to programmes in Kedah. This Saudi Arabia. so that they will have equal authorities and adhere to the
2026) on the governing board of journey has taken me to lead access to basic medical care and standard operating procedures set at
the International Federation of MRCS at the national level and “Francesco Rocca of Italy clean water too.” all times as the world has not fully
Red Cross and Red Crescent subsequently in the global body. It retained his position, for a second recovered from the pandemic.
Societies (IFRC). is certainly my honour to serve,” term, as the president of the IFRC. He said Tunku Puteri Intan
she said in a statement. The delegates have also elected Safinaz, who is also the Tengku “Malaysian pilgrims are urged to
She was elected from among 20 Maha Barjas Al-Barjas of Kuwait as Temenggong of Kedah, had always practise good behaviour and
governing board members, She has been voted in as one of vice-president for the Asian made a push to include stay away from all unhealthy
representing each of the IFRC’s the five representatives for Asia, Region,” he told theSun. minorities into the Covid-19 elements that could tarnish the
geographic regions, who were also covering 50 National Societies in vaccination programme at a time country’s good image.
voted into office at the IFRC’s 23rd the world’s largest and vastly Hakim said the position when there were dissenting
General Assembly held in Geneva. diverse region, according to MRCS meant she will be included in the voices against their inclusion. “All pilgrims must abide by the
secretary-general Hakim Hamzah. formulation of policies with IFRC. rules and laws set by the Saudi
“I am truly privileged to have Tunku Puteri Intan Safinaz Arabian government in order to
been elected as a member of the “Tunku Puteri was elected along “The formulation of policies will had been appointed the maintain the long-standing relations
governing board of IFRC and will with Otohiko Hori of Japan, Kerry include sexual gender and society’s first female chairman of between the two countries.”
do my best to represent Malaysia behaviour violence, and protection MRCS on July 28, 2018. She
and the Asia Pacific. places her focus on youth The King said during their stay in
development and believes the Holy Land, the pilgrims only
“I started serving the youths’ contribution to the need to strengthen their resolve to
country is important. perform the pilgrimage properly as
well as follow all the advice by
Tabung Haji.

The pilgrims, numbering 291,
departed for the Holy Land via
Saudia Airlines flight SV 5633 to
Jeddah from KL International
Airport.

A total of 14,306 Malaysian
pilgrims are allowed to perform the
haj this year, and they will be assisted
by 340 Tabung Haji staff. – Bernama

Sandakan to get city status soon Co-ops can help smallholders face fertiliser price hikes

SANDAKAN: The upgrading of course, this would improve TAWAU: Sustainable Oil Palm easy to overcome in the short term. It Cooperatives weighing centre
Sandakan as a city is expected to be Sandakan’s economy and we will Growers Cooperatives can play a role is not only fertilisers or pesticides for yesterday.
carried out between August and implement new plans,” he said after to help oil palm smallholders face the oil palm, but also a problem plaguing
October, said Sabah Deputy Chief closing the Keluarga Malaysia hike in prices of agricultural inputs all agricultural fields.” As of May this year, 69
Minister Datuk Seri Bung Moktar (Malaysian Family) Youth Carnival such as fertilisers, said Industry, cooperatives have been established,
Radin. on Sunday. Plantation and Commodities Deputy He said the hike in the price of including 27 in Sabah.
Minister Datuk Seri Wee Jeck Seng. fertilisers is due to policy issues of
He said the town was supposed to Bung Moktar said one of the plans some countries and Malaysia Wee said his ministry also
be upgraded to a city early this year to boost its economy is through He said the cooperatives could depends on imported raw materials encouraged oil palm plantation
but due to certain constraints, the tourism and the participation of discuss with suppliers to buy to manufacture fertilisers. operators to use organic waste
plans had to be postponed. small entrepreneurs. fertilisers in bulk to help the fertilisers optimally to replace
smallholders reduce their “This is not only experienced by chemical fertilisers.
“The Sandakan Municipal “For example, we will build a operational expenditure. Malaysia but the whole world,” he
Council said it is ready for the waterfront like in Kota Kinabalu, and said, after launching the Tawau “This is among the alternative
implementation (to city status). Of that will attract tourists.” – Bernama “We are aware that the issue is not Sustainable Oil Palm Growers measures taken following the hike in
the price of fertilisers.” – Bernama

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Labour hitch hindering recovery

o Hotel and tourism sector unable to fully rebound due cannot provide efficient services, guests will possible solutions to strengthen people’s
to migration of trained staff to other industries complain and say: ‘If you can’t cope, don’t confidence to restore demand for domestic
open.’ But some understand our predicament,” tourism.
█ BY SIVAA TANGAI RAJU of improving hotel occupancy rates. she said.
[email protected] However, she said some hotel guests “There isn’t any quick-fix solution to this
PETALING JAYA: Although international “When hotels reopened, many staff, problem. First, we need to quickly rebuild
borders are now open and many restrictions understand the circumstances and are patient, including room attendants and food and confidence in the tourism industry, which is
have been lifted, the Malaysian Association of despite having the right to good and speedy beverage staff, were just scared to come back to something the government needs to put more
Hotels (MAH) said the sector has not fully service since they are also paying a service work, believing there would be another funding and attention into.
returned to normal due to a labour shortage. charge in addition to the room rates. lockdown and they would lose their jobs again.”
“This will be an instant contributor to the
Its president Christina Toh told theSun the “If you are talking about how bad it is ... well, She also said MAH had approached the economy and help woo talent back to tourism
hotel industry’s future is still uncertain, as the travel and hospitality industry was the first government through the ministries of Tourism, businesses,” he added.
many employees have refused to return to to be impacted by the Covid-19 lockdowns. Arts, and Culture and Human Resources to
work, anticipating another lockdown to hit allow foreign contract workers to return by “We hire a wide range of people with specific
the country. “We were quite dependent on foreign approving their visas, but the matter is still skills that often take years of on-the-job training
contract workers before the pandemic. But pending. to acquire.
Toh said the industry has been hampered in during the pandemic, most of them returned to
serving customers efficiently due to a limited their home countries. Malaysian Association of Tour and Agents “Like many other industries, these
workforce that is unable to meet the demands (Matta) honorary treasurer and spokesman professionals moved on to other jobs during
“It’s bad when you take in more reservations Nigel Wong agreed that the shift of many the lockdown. Many are not keen to return to
but can’t handle the workload as the current hospitality sector employees to other industries tourism, given that the industry in Malaysia
hotel occupancy rate is good. When staff during the shutdown period was a major factor hasn’t fully recovered.
behind the labour shortage.
“Secondly, we need to modernise our
He suggested the authorities come up with tourism industry and focus on developing
more talent and professionals.”

‘Lacklustre FDI cannot be blamed on pandemic’ ‘Clean record’ under
PAS administration
Yeah acknowledged there has been some He said the 2021 FDI was surprising as it quarters of last year, there was a lack of
success with Penang and the Kulim High surpassed all the FDI before it. investments because the government was KOTA BARU: No leaders or civil servants in
Technology Park, but said it was not “The lacklustre growth of the domestic not stable. This was also reflected in the first Kelantan have been charged with offences such
sizeable. and FDI for the first quarter of this year quarter of this year.” as misappropriation of funds, abuse of power or
The Statistics Department said FDI cannot be blamed on the Covid-19 corruption since PAS began administering the
in the country increased 261.65% to From pandemic as the country was also He said the political situation alone state, said Deputy Mentri Besar Datuk Mohd
RM48.1 billion in 2021, compared facing the same pandemic last year. cannot be blamed for the lack of investment. Amar Nik Abdullah.
with RM13.3 billion in 2020. front
page “The lack of investment is most There is no one reason for the lacklustre However, he acknowledged that some
investment in the country, but the officers or staff had been investigated over such
Nusantara Academy for Strategic probably because of the war in Ukraine. combination of the unstable government and matters after reports were received from certain
Research senior fellow Prof Azmi Hassan There is a need to look at the local situation war in Ukraine could be blamed for the parties.
said local and foreign investment for the first to determine the reason for the lack of performance of FDI, Azmi said.
quarter of 2022 was lagging behind the first or investments. “Since the administration of the late Datuk
fourth quarter of 2021. “Looking back to the third and fourth He added that the FDI for the first quarter Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat, it has been mentioned
of 2022 was not very encouraging. that if there is (such wrongdoing) among
government leaders, then the matter can be
lodged with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption
Commission or police.

“If a report has been lodged, we are ready to
be investigated. This is our stand. But any
allegation must (be supported by) evidence,” he
said at the Kelantan State Economic
Development Corporation Group Appreciation
Night and Sunnah Economic event on Sunday,
which was also attended by PAS president Tan
Sri Abdul Hadi Awang and Kelantan Mentri
Besar Datuk Ahmad Yakob. – Bernama

Ismail Sabri being ERT at 95% of
briefed on some of Putrajaya buildings
the displays at the
event yesterday. PUTRAJAYA: ABOUT 95% of 112 government
– BERNAMAPIX and private buildings in Putrajaya have set up
emergency response teams (ERT) for disaster
management at their own locations.

Putrajaya Fire and Rescue Department
assistant director (training division) Che Shari
Abdullah said the establishment of an ERT team
was pivotal to ensure safety of the staff in the
buildings in the event of a fire or disaster.

He added that any building, whether
government or private, that has more than 40
staff should have a committee that manages
fire safety or disasters.

He said fire drills were among effective
measures to forge better liaison between the
department and the ministry’s ERT. – Bernama

TVET scholarships for B40 students

SHAH ALAM: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail event yesterday. Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid and Youth and funding, in which 80% of public TVET providers
Sabri Yaakob yesterday announced the Ismail Sabri expressed confidence that the Sports Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal offered programmes for free, and a total of
implementation of a scholarship programme Azumu. 171,412 TVET programmes at the diploma and
called Dermasiswa B40 TVET, specifically for programme would provide more opportunities bachelor’s degree levels were offered from 2019
B40 students pursuing studies this year in for Keluarga Malaysia children, especially from Ismail Sabri also announced that National to 2021.
technical and vocational education and B40 households, to gain access to education at a TVET Day would be celebrated on June 2 every
training (TVET) at public higher learning higher level and build their own careers in the year to recognise the contributions of many He said although public awareness of the
institutions under the Higher Education TVET sector. quarters to TVET. lucrative income offered to those who work in
Ministry. the TVET sector had increased, it had yet to
He said TVET has been identified as one of “It is also in conjunction with the achieve the target set, adding that there must be
He said this was to encourage more students 14 game-changers in the 12th Malaysia Plan, establishment of Politeknik Ungku Omar, which a paradigm shift to create a more positive
to pursue their tertiary studies in TVET, adding and it was appropriate for TVET to be the main is the country’s earliest institution to provide perception towards TVET, with the support of
that the first intake of the programme would choice of youths in preparing themselves for the TVET education, since 1969.” parents, youths and the industry.
involve 1,000 students. future, like in other developed countries.
He added that apart from the declaration of “There are many social media platforms that
“The government projects that each intake Also present at the event were Higher National TVET Day, the organising of National can be optimally utilised to promote TVET,
of the programme would involve a financial Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Noraini TVET Week was also among measures outlined including showcasing the success of TVET
implication of RM36.41 million,” he said when Ahmad, Education Senior Minister Datuk Dr in the National TVET branding plan. graduates and alumni, thus making it a career
officiating at the National TVET Week Radzi Jidin, Human Resources Minister Datuk of choice.” – Bernama
Seri M. Saravanan, Rural Development Minister Ismail Sabri said the government’s focus on
TVET was evident through the provision of high

4 theSUN ON TUESDAY | JUNE 21, 2022 PICKids drive for
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missed earlier
Recruitment portal dedicated vaccination
to finding jobs for seniors
PUTRAJAYA: The National
Covid-19 Immunisation
o Valuable experience Programme for Children
accumulated over (PICKids) will be open for five
years of exposure a days, from yesterday until Friday,
boon for companies for children aged five to 11 to get
and junioremployees vaccinated.
Deputy Health Minister Datuk
Dr Noor Azmi Ghazali said the
vaccination drive was in
conjunction with the 2022
National Immunisation Week on
June 16.
█ BY MUHAMMAD YUSRY “The opening of this
[email protected] vaccination is for parents who
now wish to get the Covid-19
PETALING JAYA: Keep an open vaccine for children who missed it
mind when hiring senior citizens as before and to address Health
they bring years of skills and working Ministry concerns over the safety
experience, which can benefit an of children from vaccine-
organisation and its younger preventable diseases,” he said
employees, according to yesterday.
Hire.Seniors. Noor Azmi said parents can
Hire.Seniors is a recruitment get their children vaccinated
portal that connects potential without an appointment at health
employers to workers aged 50 and clinics under the ministry until
above. Friday.
A World Bank research report The distribution was based on
released in 2020 found that 7% of Noorhayati said seniors have years of valuable experience to offer an organisation. available vaccines on that day. If
Malaysians were aged 65 and above, the day’s stock has run out,
which classified the country as an parents would have to return the
“ageing society”. experience were lost to the “However, as we have come out of applying for a job was her age and next day.
The report also said the rate of workforce once they left. We have the pandemic, we are seeing well-being in terms of having the Noor Azmi said parents who
ageing would increase in the coming asked seniors if they wanted to work increasing interest from them once energy to go through rigorous office have just learned about the Covid-
years, with a portion of the beyond retirement and the majority again.” hours. 19 vaccination, or have just
population aged 65 and above of them said yes. decided to allow their children to
projected to double to 14% by 2044 Jasmin said learning can happen She discovered Hire.Seniors get vaccinated, are encouraged to
and 20% by 2056, resulting in “But they did not know where to in two ways, they can impart their through one of her friends and said take up the opportunity.
Malaysian society becoming “super- go to find a suitable job. knowledge and experience to the the services were excellent. He said for children reaching the
aged”. younger workforce while learning age of five, parents can still
Hire.Seniors founder Jasmin “To date, we have over 7,000 from the younger generation in Its staff were friendly, book vaccination appointments,
Abdul Ghani (pix) said many of the registered candidates on our portal terms of using new technologies. accommodating and were genuinely according to the date and place of
seniors are seeking additional and we have access to over 50,000 trying to help her find a placement. vaccination of choice, through the
financial support given the rising more via our strategic partners,” she “The common misconception MySejahtera application. – Bernama
cost of living. said. among employers is that older Hire.Seniors handled all her
Some feel the need to support workers are slower and less inclined hiring processes.
their children, who are facing Hire.Seniors has engaged with towards technology. Ministry mulls
unemployment, while others just over 700 employers of which 20% are “Give us the chance to work, and expansion of
want to do something to pass the multinational companies and 80% “However we have seen many the valuable experience we have to men’s wellness
time and keep their minds active. are local small and medium successful cases where seniors have offer you is going to be simply services
“Hire.Seniors was launched four enterprises and others. been open and willing to learn how priceless. If you are looking for
years ago because we realised many to use technology, as long as experience, stability and the right
skilled and experienced people have It has successfully placed seniors employers are willing to teach them.” manpower, seniors are the best
retired, and their skills and in over 500 jobs with employers. source.
Noorhayati Abdul Rahman, 68, is
“During the pandemic, we saw a a successful applicant and works as “We value greatly the
drop in the number of seniors an office manager. opportunity to prove that we are as
wanting to work, most likely due to good as the younger ones, if not
fear of getting infected. She said the main issue when better,” she said.

Johor CIQ complexes record 12 million traveller volume PUTRAJAYA: Wellness services
for men will be expanded to Klinik
ISKANDAR PUTERI: Over 12 million CIQ BSI from April 1 to June 14. Malaysians used buses to pass through numbers of inbound and outbound Nur Sejahtera (KNS) of the
travellers were recorded entering and About 2.7 million locals and 704,000 CIQ BSI, 15.2% travelled by car, 38.1% users in both places with all agencies, National Population and Family
leaving Johor using the Customs, (motorcycle) and 3.7% (lorry), while for as well as the increase in manpower Development Board (NPFDB)
Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) foreigners travelled through the CIQ non-citizens, 38.6% used buses, 54.7% and personnel capacity at both CIQ. nationwide if the pilot project
Complex of Sultan Iskandar Building KSAB during the same period, he said (by car), 6.6% (motorcycle) and 0.1% being implemented at a clinic in
(BSI) in Johor Baru and the CIQ at in reply to a question by Chen Kah Eng (lorry). Onn Hafiz said that overall, a total of Dungun, Terengganu receives a
Sultan Abu Bakar Complex (KSAB), (PH-Stulang) at the state legislative 284 exit and entry counters operate at good response, said Women,
Gelang Patah, since Covid-19 assembly sitting at the Sultan Ismail “In the same period, at CIQ KSAB, CIQ BIS and 169 counters at CIQ KSAB. Family and Community
restrictions were eased and the border Building in Kota Iskandar here 6.2% of Malaysians travelled by bus, Development Minister Datuk Seri
reopened on April 1. yesterday. 23.3% by car, 61% by motorcycle and “Currently, CIQ BSI has 38 counters Rina Mohd Harun.
9.6% by lorry. For non-citizens, the for cars, 50 for motorcycles, 12 for heavy
Johor Mentri Besar Datuk Onn Onn Hafiz said the average entry figures were 9.5% in buses, 78.3% in vehicles and 42 automatic and manual Rina said the ministry would
Hafiz Ghazi said of the total, the and exit statistics of Malaysians and cars, 12.2% on motorcycles and 0.01% counters for buses. focus on the results of the first
Immigration Department recorded travellers at CIQ BSI were 138,000 in lorries,” he said. state-level pilot project at Dungun
about 6.3 million Malaysians and 2.3 people per day and 28,000 at CIQ “At CIQ KSAB, there are 24 counters KNS, which provided specialised
million foreigners travelling through KSAB. He added that the state government for cars, 25 for motorcycles, 26 for buses services for psychosocial
had discussed the sharp increase in the and three for heavy vehicles.” assistance and health education to
“For the same period, 42.9% of – Bernama local men.

16% drop in Covid-19 deaths: Health DG She said men experienced the
same health and psychosocial
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has cumulative number of fatalities due statement yesterday. ME24 compared with ME23. problems as women but most of
recorded a 27.9% increase in the to Covid-19 to 35,732. He added that the number of “However, the number of Covid- them were embarrassed to seek
number of new Covid-19 cases for the help, adding that she hoped the
24th epidemiological week (ME24), He said the average daily active recovered cases in ME24 also 19 patient admission to public initiative to provide wellness
from June 12 to 18, to 14,195 cases cases for ME24 recorded a 9.3% dropped by 2.6% (10,806 cases to hospitals per 100,000 population has services for them would help
compared with 11,096 cases reported increase at 24,053 cases compared 10,524 cases) compared with ME23, increased by 4%. The number of reduce their problems.
in the previous week (ME 23). with the previous week, while the bringing the cumulative recoveries to cases requiring breathing assistance
cumulative number of Covid-19 4,476,829. also increased by 33%. Rina was quoted as saying a
Health Director-General Tan Sri cases in the country currently stood total of 22,156 men in the country
Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said at 4,538,922. Meanwhile, Noor Hisham said “Overall, the bed occupancy rate sought counselling services from
however, the number of deaths in there was no significant change in the at PKRC dropped by 1% and non- NPFDB for various reasons from
ME24 showed a 16% drop, with 21 “The average infectivity rate (Rt number of Covid-19 patients critical bed occupancy increased by 2019 until June this year, of which
cases compared with 25 cases the value) showed a 12.5% increase at admission to hospitals and Covid-19 1% while the use of intensive care 33% involved those who were
previous week, bringing the 1.08, compared with 0.96 reported in quarantine and treatment centres unit beds rose by 2%,” he said. having issues with their spouses,
the previous week,” he said in a (PKRC) per 100,000 population for – Bernama financial problems (20%), family
problems (17%), and others (30%).
– Bernama

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‘Hustle culture’ new norm Drugs found in
among millennials three year old

o Many young people obsessed with working she said. are. Business people would like to KOTA BARU: A three-year-old boy
harder, faster and longer to achieve goals Nevertheless, if an individual become millionaires before the age from Kampung Sri Bintangin Kuala
while sacrificing personal time of 40 and retire early to enjoy their Krai is in critical condition after drugs
starts to suffer from the effects of wealth,” Srithren said. were found inside his body on
█ BY SHIVANI SUPRAMANI health, apart from destroying hustle culture, then they must seek Sunday.
[email protected] relationships. help. He added that asserting this
PETALING JAYA: Despite being culture as a lifestyle is what made Kelantan acting police chief Datuk
stereotyped as lazy, entitled and “These people tend to feel they “Family members or close them billionaires. Muhamad Zaki Harun said a doctor
work-shy, millennials are proving have not done enough, and they friends can identify individuals who lodged a report regarding the
that they are quite the opposite. work even harder and longer. They are facing negative consequences “In Elon Musk’s words: ‘Nobody incident at 5am after examinations
also often feel extremely guilty if from overworking.” ever changed the world in 40 hours were conducted on the boy, who was
Many young people are they use their time for other things.” a week.’” taken to the Sultan Ismail Petra
obsessed with working hard. Human resource expert Srithren Hospital in Kuala Krai by his 36-year-
However, their dedication to work She said as a result, they have Krishnan said when businesses Hence, one cannot deny that old mother.
may not be commendable. less time to rest, socialise and do slowed down, the trend of working hard and long hours have
things that are equally important overworking became common helped some young people achieve Following the incident, police
Called “hustle culture”, such as spending time with loved among those in their 20s as they their dreams and goals, or explore detained a 30-year-old drug addict,
Industrial and Organisational ones or going on vacations. shouldered the responsibility of their passion to live a luxurious life who is the victim’s uncle, at 10pm on
Psychologist Assoc Prof Dr supporting their immediate family, which provided the financial Sunday to assist in investigations.
Hazalizah Hamzah defined it as “However, hustle culture may paying off loans and the like. freedom and success or meet the
pure workaholism. not necessarily lead to professional minimum to experience city life,” Muhamad Zaki said the drugs
burnout as there are three “However, today it’s all about the Srithren said. inside the victim’s body were
“It is just a more trendy term to dimensions to this – emotional ‘rise-and-grind culture,’ where one suspected to be methamphetamines,
represent workaholism. Both terms exhaustion, cynicism or works harder, faster and longer to “Be that as it may, the hustle based on a urine test.
indicate working compulsively, depersonalisation and reduced achieve their wants and needs,” culture increases stress, challenges
excessively hard and for long hours, personal efficacy. he said. work-life balance and even strains “The child was then sent to the
which bring harmful effects in personal relationships. Raja Perempuan Zainab II Hospital in
terms of their mental and physical “Burnout may not occur if the As with most things, hustle Kota Baru for further treatment,” he
individuals voluntarily work culture comes with its own set of “For example, in my previous said yesterday. – Bernama
excessively and enjoys doing it,” pros and cons. employment, most of my team
members did not have a partner Four hurt after
“The core of this mentality is that due to their long working hours steamboat pot
‘if you work hard enough, you will throughout the week. explodes
become successful earlier in life.’
The more successful you are, the “Some even exceeded their KOTA KINABALU: A family of four,
more powerful and cash-rich you marriageable age.” including two children, were injured
when a steamboat pot exploded at a
Court postpones ex-Goldman Sachs banker’s case restaurant in Alam Mesra on
Sunday.
KUALA LUMPUR: The case of Asyraf Zubir had earlier told the Chuan confirmed the date of He was charged with the
former Goldman Sachs banker court that Ng’s criminal case in the sentencing and told the court that offences, which allegedly took place Sabah Fire and Rescue
Roger Ng Chong Hwa involving the US had been concluded and the his client had filed an appeal against at the 1MDB office on the 8th floor of Department assistant director
sale of security notes and bonds sentencing was slated for Sept 13. the US court decision. Menara IMC, No 8, Jalan Sultan (Operations) Misran Bisara said they
valued at US$6.5 billion (RM28.61 Ismail between March 19, 2012, and were alerted to the incident at
billion) belonging to a subsidiary of “The US Department of Justice “Therefore, I agree with the Nov 11, 2013. 9.06pm, before 16 personnel from
1Malaysia Development Bhd (DoJ) had applied for a temporary prosecution’s application for the the Lintas Fire and Rescue station
(1MDB) at the High Court here has extradition of Ng to New York until new date of mention,” he said. On Sept 4 last year, the charges were dispatched to the scene.
been postponed pending the end of August. I’m sure that they against Goldman Sach International
sentencing of his criminal case in (DoJ) will apply for an extension of Judge Datuk Muhammad Jamil Ltd and its two entities in Asia, He said the two children had
the United States on Sept 13. the temporary extradition as the Hussin then set Oct 19 for the namely Goldman Sachs (Asia) LLC been taken to hospital by members
sentencing is in September. prosecution and defence to inform and Goldman Sachs (Singapore) of the public before firefighters
On April 8, Ng was found guilty the court of Ng’s latest status. were dropped after High Court arrived at the scene.
by the US court of corruption “As such, I hereby request a date Judge Mohamed Zaini Mazlan
charges relating to his role in helping of mention on Oct 18 or 19 to inform On Dec 19, 2018, Ng pleaded not allowed the prosecution’s “The two adult victims were given
loot hundreds of millions of dollars the court of the latest status of the guilty to four charges of abetting application to withdraw the charges preliminary treatment by health
from 1MDB. accused in the US,” he said during Goldman Sachs over the sale of over the sale of 1MDB bonds valued ministry personnel at the scene
case management yesterday. 1MDB bonds valued at US$6.5 at US$6.5 billion. – Bernama before being taken to hospital by
Deputy public prosecutor Zaki billion by dropping material facts ambulance.
Ng’s lawyer Datuk Tan Hock and making false statements.
“The victims suffered minor
injuries in the incident,” he said
yesterday, adding that the operation
ended at 9.41pm. – Bernama

Wanted criminal armed with pistol, grenade killed in shootout

█ BY CHARLES RAMENDRAN members of the same gang as the
[email protected] deceased, were nabbed at various
KUALA LUMPUR: A wanted locations in the Klang Valley
criminal allegedly responsible for between Saturday and yesterday.
multiple crimes, including robbery
and murder, was killed in a Azmi said another pistol and
shootout with police at an more than two dozen rounds of
apartment in Salak Tinggi on ammunition were seized from one
Saturday. of the suspects.

The Kuala Lumpur Criminal While all the suspects had
Investigation Department serious criminal records, one of them has
crimes division raided a unit to 40 cases on his record for various
apprehend the 40-year-old suspect, criminal offences, including
but the man opened fire on the robbery, murder and burglary.
police party.
He said the gang had been active
Kuala Lumpur police chief since 2009.
Comm Datuk Azmi Abu Kassim
said yesterday police recovered a The suspects, who are in custody
loaded pistol and a hand grenade under a remand order, are being
from the dead suspect after the investigated for offences related to
shootout, adding that the man had the possession of firearms and
26 criminal records for various other crimes.
offences.
Azmi showing the handgun and
Azmi said the deceased is bullets seized from the killed
believed to have been involved in a suspect. – BERNAMAPIX
case with two others in November
last year, where they robbed a
victim of cash, luxury watches and
jewellery worth almost RM700,000
at a house at Taman Tasik
Permaisuri in Cheras.

He said in a follow-up operation
soon after the shootout, seven men
and a woman aged between 28 and
67, who are suspected of being

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NEWS WITHOUT BORDERS IN ETHIOPIA ATTACK

Bangladesh and India suffer ADDIS ABABA: An attack by
catastrophic floods gunmen in Ethiopia’s western
Oromiya region left at least 260
o Nine million people Department of Disaster Management provide relief materials. At the But 4.5 million people have been civilians dead on Saturday,
marooned, 54 killed director-general Atiqul Haque. moment, the main challenge is to forced from their homes, with around according to two residents
reach everyone and ensuring 220,000 staying in makeshift shelters who gave detailed accounts
DHAKA: Authorities in flood-hit The situation in Sylhet has been availability of drinking water.” run by the government. yesterday of how they had
Bangladesh and northeastern India worsened by waters cascading down Over a million hectare of farmland taken part in burying corpses
scrambled yesterday to provide aid to from the surrounding hills of India’s Khalilur Rahman, a resident of has been flooded. in mass graves. One resident
more than nine million people Meghalaya state, including some of Sylhet’s Sunamganj district, said “The overall flood situation is gave a figure of 260 dead, the
marooned after the heaviest rains in world’s wettest areas like flood waters had swamped the improving,” Assam’s Water Resources other said 320. They declined
years killed at least 54 people across Mawsynram and Cherrapunji that ground floor of his two-storied house Minister Pijush Hazarika told to give their names because of
both nations, officials said. each received more than 970mm of and locals were using boats to move Reuters. fears for their safety. Prime
rain on Sunday, according to around the area. “Now the biggest challenge is to Minister Abiy Ahmed had
Monsoon rains in low-lying government data. reach out to the displaced people and earlier condemned what he
Bangladesh have triggered “I have never seen such floods in provide them with relief materials,” called“horrific acts”in Oromiya,
catastrophic flooding in the Around 300,000 people have been my life,” the 43-year-old told Reuters he said. without giving details. On
northeastern Sylhet administrative moved to shelters in Sylhet but more by phone, adding that there had been The South Asian neighbours have Sunday, the head of Ethiopia’s
division, leaving a quarter of its 15 than four million people are stranded no electricity since heavy rains began experienced increasing extreme state-appointed human rights
million population stranded amid near their inundated homes, on Thursday night. weather in recent years, causing commission had said a group
fast-rising waters and swollen rivers. compounding the challenges for large-scale damage, and called the Oromo Liberation
authorities to provide aid, including “Dry food is running out, there is environmentalists warn that climate Army was responsible for
“The flooding is the worst in 122 drinking water and medical supplies. no drinking water.” change could lead to more disasters, “deadly attack and destruction”
years in the Sylhet region,” said especially in densely populated in Oromiya. – Reuters
“The situation is alarming,” said In the neighbouring Indian state Bangladesh. – Reuters
Sylhet division’s chief administrator of Assam, where at least 26 people BELGIUM RETURNS
Mohammad Mosharraf Hossain. have been killed since heavy rains TOOTH TO FAMILY
began around a fortnight ago, flood
“We are intensifying our efforts to waters have started receding. BRUSSELS: Belgium yesterday
handed over the last remains
Strong quake BACK TO SAFETY ... Rescue workers of slain Congolese premier
hits Taiwan helping a man stranded in floodwaters Patrice Lumumba – a tooth – to
following heavy rainfall in She village in the his family. Chief prosecutor
TAIPEI: A 6.0-magnitude Chinese province of Fujian. – REUTERSPIX Frederic Van Leeuw gave the
earthquake struck yesterday in relatives a small, bright blue
Taiwan’s east, 38km south of Love blooms for Japan letter writers box containing the tooth in a
Hualien city, the US Geological televised ceremony, and said
Survey said. TOKYO: Sick of swiping and tired of Miyata, head of a local consulting firm themselves like their favourite films, legal action they had taken to
Tinder? Old-fashioned love letters commissioned to run the scheme. books and sports. receive the relic had delivered
There were no immediate may be the answer, says one Japanese “justice”. The tooth was to be
reports of damage or injuries. city whose unusual matchmaking “It’s less about how good your But unlike dating apps, the only placed in a casket and flown to
scheme has been a surprising success. penmanship is and more the fact that thing revealed about each new pen what today is the Democratic
The quake had an estimated you write every single character pal is their age, with identifying Republic of Congo, which
depth of 10km, according to Singles in southern Japan’s sincerely and with care, thinking details like their full name, job and celebrates Lumumba, who was
USGS, and struck at 9.05am. Miyazaki are being encouraged to put deeply about the person you’re address withheld – and of course, no murdered by separatists and
pen to paper in a low-tech search for writing to.” profile pics on display. Belgian mercenaries in 1961, as
A clip of a tranquil lakeside their soulmate, part of municipal an anti-colonial hero.
scene suddenly beginning to efforts to boost the low birth rate. “That’s what makes letters so “Looks are often a decisive factor” Lumumba was executed on
violently judder as the ground powerful,” she said. when searching for a partner, “but in Jan 17, 1961. His body was
moved was posted on Facebook by The charm of handwritten letters, you are judged by your dissolved in acid and never
a national park in Hualien. correspondence has attracted so many Since 2020, when the project personality”, Miyata said. found. But the tooth was kept
young residents that organisers have began, 450 people have signed up – as a trophy by one of his killers,
“This is a really big earthquake! decided to expand the programme to more than double authorities’ initial Letters are posted to the a Belgian police officer. – AFP
Hope everyone stays safe!” the people living farther afield. estimates – with around 70% in their organisers, who give them a quick
caption read, adding the clip had 20s and 30s. read to make sure the note contains IRAN SAYS‘TRAIN
been taken from one of its camera Compared with online dating, “it no obscenities or insults before NOT DERAILED’
feeds in the park. takes longer, and inspires you to Applicants are screened by sending it on to the eager recipient.
imagine the person you’re in Miyata’s team and paired with TEHRAN: Iran said yesterday
An AFP reporter in Taipei felt communication with”, said Rie potential suitors based on So far, 32 pairs have set up the “train has still not derailed”
shaking, and local media said the information they submit about face-to-face meetings, with romance in negotiations aiming to
quake was felt across the island. restore the 2015 nuclear deal
with world powers, despite
The Taipei Metro stopped new US sanctions. The US last
briefly when it hit, according to week imposed sanctions on a
one passenger, before continuing network of Iranian
at reduced speed for several stops. petrochemical firms, as well as
alleged front companies in
A second smaller tremor hit China and the United Arab
about half an hour later, according Emirates accused of helping
to Taiwan’s Central Weather Tehran to circumvent
Bureau. sanctions. “We are still moving
on the diplomatic path. This
“In this area (where the quake train has still not derailed,
hit) there were only two despite the US reneging on its
earthquakes above 6.0 magnitude commitments and in spite of
since 1990 and one close to 6.0 all of its actions,” Foreign
magnitude,” Taiwan Central Ministry spokesman Saeed
Weather Bureau’s Seismological Khatibzadeh told reporters.
Centre head Chen Kuo-chang said “We can certainly and quickly
at a press conference. finalise the agreement,”he said,
if the US agrees to“put aside all
“The most shallow one was the sanctions”. – AFP
today’s and we think it may be
linked to fault activities.” blooming for 17 couples who have
started a relationship.
He said the weather bureau
was not ruling out more One participant, a 25-year-old
aftershocks above 5.0 magnitude Miyazaki resident, said the idea had
in the next two days. brought back fond memories.

Taiwan is regularly hit by “As a kid, I used to write letters to
earthquakes as the island nation the girl I had a crush on,” said the man,
lies near the junction of two who wished to remain anonymous.
tectonic plates.
“I like how old-fashioned letters
The island does not issue are. That made me want to join the
tsunami warnings unless a quake programme.”
is more than magnitude 7.0.
Japan has one of the world’s
Some earthquakes of 6.0 or lowest fertility rates.
more can prove deadly, although
much depends on where the Last year, the number of babies
quake strikes and at what depth. born hit a new record low of 811,604,
and women are now expected to have
But the USGS gave a “green” an average of 1.3 children in their
ranking to the threat posed by the lifetime, far below the rate needed to
latest quake, predicting a low maintain a population.– AFP
likelihood of either casualties or
damage. – AFP

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Macron loses majority as election gains surge for left and right

PARIS: French President Emmanuel distracted by domestic problems as for our country, given the challenges Le Monde daily headlined on its National Rally party made huge gains
Macron yesterday lost his he seeks to play a prominent role in that we have to confront,” Prime website: “Macron faces the risk of and will send 89 MPs to the new
parliamentary majority after major putting an end to Russia’s invasion of Minister Elisabeth Borne said in a political paralysis” while the Le parliament, making it the biggest
election gains by a newly formed Ukraine and as a key statesman in the televised statement, adding: “We will Figaro daily said the results raised the rightwing force in parliament.
left-wing alliance and the far right, in European Union. work to build a working majority.” spectre of a “stillborn new mandate”.
a stunning blow to his plans for major Macron had hoped to stamp his
second-term reforms. Macron’s “Together” coalition will The outcome severely tarnished The new left-wing coalition Nupes second term with an ambitious
still be the biggest party in the next Macron’s April presidential election under hard-left figurehead Jean-Luc programme of tax cuts, welfare
The result from Sunday’s second National Assembly. victory when he defeated the far-right Melenchon, 70, won 135 seats. reform and raising the retirement age.
round poll threw French politics into to be the first French president to win
turmoil, raising the prospect of a But with 245 seats, according to a second term in over two decades. The coalition, formed last month All that is now in question.
paralysed legislature or messy full results announced early after the left splintered for April’s “This will complicate the reforms.
coalitions, with Macron forced to yesterday, it is well short of the 289 “It’s a turning point for his image presidential elections, brings It will be much more difficult to
reach out to new allies. seats needed for a majority in the of invincibility,” said Centre for together Socialists, the hard left, govern,” Paris Pantheon-Sorbonne
577-member chamber. Political Research of Sciences Po Communists and greens. University professor of law
Macron, 44, now also risks being researcher Bruno Cautres. Dominique Rousseau said. – AFP
“This situation constitutes a risk Far-right leader Marine Le Pen’s

BRIEFS ‘TERRORISTS’ KILL Blockade of Ukrainian launched a bloody invasion of his
20 CIVILIANS IN MALI grain is war crime: EU country, Zelensky said there had
been “few such fateful decisions for
DAKAR: Raiders in Mali killed at o Stop playing with global hunger, Russia told food, don’t target fertilisers,” Borrell Ukraine” as the one it expects from
least 20 civilians in attacks on said. the EU this week.
villages near the northern town of LUXEMBOURG: European Union be taken to world markets as fears
Gao over the weekend, while a (EU) foreign policy chief Josep rise of famines in vulnerable regions. “The problem comes from the “Only a positive decision is in the
landmine killed a United Nations Borrell said yesterday that Russia Russian blockade of Ukrainian interests of the whole of Europe,” he
(UN) peacekeeper in the troubled should be held “accountable” if it The EU backs United Nation grains.” said in his evening address on
region. “Criminal terrorists” on keeps blocking the export of vitally efforts to mediate a deal between Sunday.
Saturday killed at least 20 civilians needed grain from Ukraine. Ukraine, Russia and Turkey to get French Foreign Minister
in several hamlets in the the grain out but these have failed to Catherine Colonna insisted that “Obviously, we expect Russia to
Anchawadj commune, said a “One cannot imagine that make any headway so far. “Russia must stop playing with intensify hostile activity this week.
senior police officer who asked to millions of tonnes of wheat remain global hunger” as it seeks leverage
remain anonymous. A local official blocked in Ukraine while in the rest The 27-nation bloc has struggled on the West. “We are preparing. We are ready.”
blamed the attacks on militants of the world people are suffering to counter Moscow’s claims that Moscow’s forces have been
and described a “general panic” in hunger. This is a real war crime,” rising prices and shortfalls in the “Leaving cereals blocked is pummelling eastern Ukraine for
the area. A landmine killed a UN Borrell said at a meeting of EU Middle East and Africa are down to dangerous for stability in the world,” weeks as they try to seize the Donbas
peacekeeper from Guinea on foreign ministers. EU sanctions imposed over the she said. region, after being repelled from
Sunday as he was out on patrol invasion of Ukraine. other parts of the country following
further north in Kidal, UN’s The West has demanded Moscow Meanwhile, Ukrainian President their February invasion.
Minusma Mali task force head El stop blockading Ukraine’s Black Sea “I want to insist that it’s not Volodymyr Zelensky warned Russia On Friday, Brussels backed Kyiv’s
Ghassim Wane tweeted. – AFP ports to allow vast stores of grain to European sanctions that are creating was likely to intensify its “hostile bid for EU candidate status after the
this crisis. Our sanctions don’t target activity” this week, as Kyiv awaits a heads of the bloc’s biggest members
CUBAN ACTIVIST FLEES historic decision from the EU on its – France, Germany and Italy – paid a
TO AMERICA bid for candidate status. visit to the Ukrainian capital.
Ukraine could join the list of
HAVANA: Cuba’s most visible Nearly three months after Russia countries vying for membership as
young opposition activist early as this week, when member
announced on Twitter on Sunday state leaders meet at a Brussels
that she was in the US, after saying summit.
she had come under pressure from But officials and leaders in the
the island nation’s government. bloc caution that, even with
“By the time you all see this candidacy status, membership
message, I will have arrived in the could take years. – AFP
US,” tweeted Saily Gonzalez. She
did not clarify how long she A tram depot
planned to stay in the US, but said in ruins after it
she made the decision to go “in a was hit by a
hurry”and“as a result of repression Russian
by the political police”. Weeks ago, missile strike
she had reported having been in the
warned by the police not to attend Ukrainian city
the Summit of the Americas, of Kharkiv.
which was held in Los Angeles – REUTERSPIX
early this month and in which she
took part remotely. – AFP

COPS TO USE CULTURAL
CENTRE AS BASE

QUITO: Ecuadoran police
requisitioned an indigenous
cultural centre here on Sunday to
use as a base for monitoring
anti-government protests by
indigenous people, the institution
said. “The national police notified
(us of) the requisition of the place,
under the state of emergency,” the
House of Ecuadorian Culture said.
President Guillermo Lasso
declared a state of emergency on
Friday in three provinces,
including the capital Quito. The
state of emergency empowers
Lasso to mobilise the armed forces
to maintain order, suspend civil
rights and declare curfews. The
Confederation of Indigenous
Nationalities of Ecuador had called
the protests to demand cheaper
fuel and food price controls. – AFP

Teen killed, three wounded in shooting after Washington concert

WASHINGTON: A 15-year-old boy several people injured while running can happen when you have the targeted but before the incident beautiful weather, who want to enjoy
was killed and three other people, away, Washington DC police chief wrong mix of people, or people who police had seized two illegal firearms Father’s Day, who want to enjoy our
including a police officer, were Robert Contee told reporters. introduce firearms into a situation.” nearby and were chasing another city.
wounded in a shooting after a individual with an illegal firearm, the
concert in the US capital on Sunday Police then shut down the The officer and two other police chief said. “This is unacceptable,” he said.
night. sidewalk concert on safety grounds wounded people were recovering in “When you have large gatherings
but shortly afterwards, despite a hospital, he said. “There’s a theme that you see in a dense area, all it takes is one
The shooting was preceded by two heavy police presence, the shooting here: illegal firearms in the hands of person introducing a gun to the
other incidents which caused panic occurred nearby in which the boy There was no exchange of fire and people who should not have them situation that makes it deadly.
at the unpermitted “Moechella” was killed, he said. the gun used had not been recovered, make events like this unsafe for “In this case, unfortunately, a
concert celebrating Juneteenth, with Contee said. people who just want to enjoy the 15-year-old lost his life.” – AFP
“Unfortunately, things like this
It was not clear if the teenager was

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COMMENT Pitfalls for patients
to avoid in egg donation
by Dr Alexis Heng
technique involves drilling through the embryo’s Some doctors may directly hand over often required to undergo mandatory
I READ with interest the article entitled outer shell (Zona Pellucida) to extract cells for expensive hormone drugs (requiring counselling.
“Making a quick buck from ‘eggs’” (June 16, genetic testing, there is an inherent risk of refrigeration) to out-of-town donors to inject
2022, theSun), which described ethical damaging the embryo. themselves under the supervision of their A strict counselling regimen will ensure that
problems pertaining to the rampant The smooth performance of this technique is agents. They will return to the clinic for an both spouses agree to egg donation, without any
commercialisation of egg donation in Malaysia. often highly dependent on the skill and training ultrasound scan of the ovaries at a designated emotional blackmail from either spouse, and
of the laboratory staff (embryologist). Even with time or perform the final egg retrieval operation. without undue pressure by their parents and
Indeed, many foreign patients often travel to high levels of training and accreditation, there is Because supervision from the IVF clinic is not in-laws.
Malaysia for in vitro fertilisation (IVF) egg still a possibility of human error, particularly in near at hand, the egg donor may not be bothered
donation treatment, due to the ready availability a busy laboratory that handles to strictly comply with such a In traditional Asian culture, passing on the
of paid egg donors. Nevertheless, due to lax several such cases a day. painful and tedious routine of self- family line is considered the most important
regulation of egg donation, patients often have to Lastly, patients must also “Due to lax injections. responsibility of the wife to the husband and his
navigate through a complex web of marketing regulation of family. Therefore, childless women may be
gimmicks, misleading information and ethical beware of fertility clinics egg donation, If they are careless, the pressured by their husbands and in-laws to
pitfalls. Hence, it is imperative to emphasise manipulating their biased patients often expensive hormone medications accept egg donation in order to conceive a child.
what they should pay attention to and be wary of. preference for either a boy or girl have to may not be kept properly
child, to persuade them to refrigerated, leading to spoilage As an old proverb says, “A happy and
First and foremost, patients should be undertake highly-expensive and reduced potency. Without successful marriage requires two hands to clap”.
particularly careful not to be duped into embryo genetic testing for sex strict adherence to the injection This also applies to raising children. Innocent
performing unnecessary genetic testing of IVF selection. protocol and proper refrigeration donor-conceived children may be adversely
embryos, a technique known as preimplantation navigateSome Malaysian fertility clinics of hormone medications, the affected by the unwilling spouse.
genetic screening (PGS) or preimplantation number and quality of eggs
genetic testing – aneuploidy (PGT-A). This may offer frozen egg donation as a Recipient patients will miss valuable advice
procedure is very expensive and often increases cheaper alternative to fresh egg through a obtained from the donor will be on whether to tell their children the truth in the
the total medical fees by up to 50%. donation. This has simpler logistics complex web of severely compromised. future. Most experienced fertility counsellors will
as there is no need to synchronise marketing advise them to tell the truth to the child when
Many Malaysian fertility clinics often exploit the hormone stimulation cycles Therefore, it is best for patients they are at school-going age.
IVF patients’ fear of unknown genetic diseases of donors and recipients, and to use egg donors residing within
carried by egg donors, to hard-sell embryo gimmicks,saves transportation and hotel the same city as the fertility clinic, Many psychological studies and news reports
genetic testing (PGS/PGT-A). They often hide and also preferable to have the egg have documented the emotional trauma and
from patients the fact that similar genetic testing accommodation costs required for donor regularly receive recorded identity crisis experienced by donor-conceived
of the egg donor’s blood samples or oral fresh egg donation. misleading hormone injections from the teenagers and adults when they accidentally
swabs are much cheaper than genetic testing of However, the success rate of information fertility clinic itself, rather than do learned the truth about their conception, for
IVF embryos. and ethical self-injections. example through a family quarrel.
frozen egg donation is significantly
A blood or oral swab sample contains lower than that of fresh egg Additionally, foreign patients In many cases, this often leads to
thousands of cells, from which a large amount of donation, which is often should beware that it may be estrangement of parent-child relationships.
genetic material (DNA) can be extracted. In pitfalls. Hence,downplayed and overlooked. cheaper to directly contact Moreover, easily-available and cheap DNA
contrast, only a small amount of DNA can be Patients should also avoid using Malaysian egg donation agencies home testing kits and related genealogy websites
extracted from the embryo. Therefore, compared frozen eggs transferred from an egg it is imperative and undergo treatment at their (such as ancestry.com and 23andme.com) have
with PGS/PGT-A, genetic testing of blood bank to the IVF lab. Because to emphasise affiliated fertility clinics. made it more difficult to conceal the truth from
samples or oral swabs from egg donors is human eggs are very sensitive, the what they donor-conceived offspring.
technically simpler and much cheaper. thawing technique needs to be If unaffiliated fertility clinics are
compatible with the freezing requested to source egg donors, It is possible that the donor-conceived
In addition, patients can also consider more they often charge extra fees offspring may come into contact with relatives
economical prenatal screening options after technique, which is similar to the should pay unscrupulously. via matching DNA through these websites and
getting pregnant, such as the new generation of relationship between a lock and a attention to and Normally, when you ask an inadvertently learn the truth about his/her
non-invasive prenatal testing, which can screen key. Only IVF labs that perform be wary of. conception.
fetal DNA extracted from pregnant women’s both the freezing and thawing unaffiliated fertility clinic to find an
blood samples to detect genetic defects. procedures can usually achieve egg donor for you, they will contact With rapid advancement of medical
many different external agencies technology, it is anticipated that DNA testing will
Patients need to understand that more good IVF success rates with and obtain several matching egg one day become a routine practice in healthcare.
expensive testing methods are not necessarily frozen eggs. donor profiles. Ultimately, it is up to recipient patients to decide
better. Despite the high cost of PGS/PGT-A, it is Some Malaysian fertility clinics You choose an egg donor and whether or not tell their child the truth. Telling
not a foolproof screening method for genetic utilise travelling egg donors from out-of-town or the clinic will coordinate with that specific egg the truth will reduce their psychological burden
defects. This technique only detects common out-of-state. The overwhelming majority of egg donor agency. You do not pay directly to the egg and give them peace of mind.
genetic diseases, not rare genetic disorders. It is donor agencies and agents in Malaysia are based donation agency.
also useless for detecting more complex genetic in Greater Kuala Lumpur and Penang, and IVF Instead, you give your money to the fertility Dr Alexis Heng Boon Chin is a Singapore citizen,
conditions caused by interactions of multiple clinics in other parts of Malaysia (such as in clinic. They will pay the egg donation agency and who is working as an associate professor of
genes with the birth environment, for example, Johor and Malacca) often rely on such agencies keep a sizable portion of your payment for
autism spectrum disorders. and agents to source egg donors for their themselves as an additional profit. Biomedical Science at Peking University, China. He
patients. This is not good for recipient patients Finally, foreign patients should note that in had previously worked in the field of human clinical
Additionally, if the egg donor is young, there because it is difficult to monitor the hormone Malaysia, recipient patients often lack the
is no need to use PGS/PGT-A to screen embryos stimulation cycle of egg donors travelling to and support of fertility counsellors. By contrast, in assisted reproduction research in Singapore, and
for Down Syndrome, which usually arises from from out-of-town. most Western countries, recipient patients are has authored 50 international journal publications
genetic abnormalities in older women’s eggs.
on ethical and legal issues relating to new
Although many Malaysian fertility clinics reproductive technologies, in addition to also
claim that PGS can improve the success rates of having published more than 270 scientific journal
IVF among older women, this only refers to older articles. Comments: [email protected]
women using their own eggs, and it will not
improve the success rates of older women using
young egg donors.

It must also be noted that PGS is not
completely risk-free. Because this delicate

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Towards a seamless transport system

COMMENT The Sunway BRT system is the first integrated bus network Sunway BRT system – Malaysia’s first – in
by Jason Loh and Rosihan Addin in Malaysia to offer seamless intercity connectivity. selected inner-city areas of Greater Kuala
Lumpur and beyond, as well as for seamless
PHASE One of MRT Two (Putrajaya or bus network – critical in breaking the traffic electronic boards inside the mini-terminals, intercity connectivity in supplementing and
also known as the Sungai Buloh– gridlock” (June 10, 2022), we suggested that except perhaps real-time information, and not complementing the “central spine” of the
Serdang–Putrajaya/SSP Line) is now the previously cancelled Greater Kuala least, which serves as a digital or e-pass in its own Federal Highway.
completed and started operations on Lumpur/Klang Valley Bus Transformation Plan right (low contact).
June 16 whereas Phase Two – which connects (BTP) be revitalised and revamped according to Costing around RM634 million, the 5.4km
Kampung Batu to Putrajaya – has been the recent public transportation developments. Later, selected (i.e. high volume) mini- elevated system circles the Bandar Sunway area.
tentatively scheduled to open in January 2023. Based on the BTP model, it is envisaged and terminals could be accessible via QR code The total cost of establishing the TransMilenio
Works on MRT Three has yet to commence. envisioned that there should be a “central spine” scanning or placing a smart card, which would BRT network was approximately US$1.76 billion
– which is the Federal Highway – for intercity include our National Registration Identity Card (RM7.1 billion) for a 114.4km integrated bus
By 2030, there will be an outer ring rail link or commuting and travel. There would be on the reader. network that spans across the whole city.
loop/circle line for Kuala Lumpur that intersects dedicated bus lanes on both sides.
with the existing Sungai Buloh-Kajang (SBK) To ensure additional space and enhance the The budget allocated for the MRT Three
Line (MRT One) and MRT Two. This provides for There is also a need for dedicated lanes, appeal of the bus network system, the project (RM31 billion) could have been used to
greater connectivity for commuters and where possible, for secondary routes (although it mini-terminals could be multistoried, to allow build four BRT networks with the same quality as
travellers both in Greater Kuala Lumpur, as well will not be possible for all roads). EMIR Research passengers and commuters to have an “upper” the TransMilenio BRT network. Using the cost of
as within the capital city. would like to recommend several policy view. Access to the above-the-ground floor of the the Sunway BRT as reference, there would be 43
measures to improve the bus network system in mini-terminal could be via a mini-bridge that is elevated BRT networks spanning 232km.
But the shift in emphasis on public Malaysia. connected to a sloping pavement, bordering a
transportation infrastructure should already 1. Upgrade bus stops, construct more road or a staircase platform, if directly from the A BRT does not have to be elevated, and
move from rail to the bus networks. Improved terminals, etc. outside. If from the inside, it should be via an the execution should be adjusted/modified
connectivity all around Malaysia – and not just Firstly, as stated earlier, there is a need to upgrade escalator. according to the spatial context.
Greater Kuala Lumpur/Klang Valley – should be the bus network system to be on par with the rail
the main focus of upcoming public transit infrastructure. Bigger space mini-terminals, that are not only Notwithstanding this, ideally, an integrated
transportation projects. In fact, buses do not have multistoried, could have snacks and drinks BRT network should have a mixture of elevated
limitations. It is we who place limitations on the We need to ensure that all bus stops in the city vending machines, automatic teller machines, paths and dedicated bus lanes on existing roads,
bus network. centre throughout the country are upgraded or automated external defibrillators for emergency including the construction of median (i.e.
redeveloped into becoming mini-terminals in use, and toilets, including for people with special middle-of-the road) pathways/corridors.
On the other hand, rail has intrinsic their own right. These mini-terminals should be needs, etc.
constraints, such as the inability to service covered with glass, to provide protection (e.g. Certain routes in Kuala Lumpur leading into
all/every populated area (high and low) and installation of indoor CCTV, buffer from dust and The glass and wall of the mini-terminals can the city centre like the Western KL Traffic
access remote destinations. This is due to the grid noise) and comfort (e.g. air-conditioning that is be rented out as advertising space, and also be Dispersial System, or Sprint Expressway, and the
(track) system that prevents/pre-empts network centrally controlled via artificial intelligence/AI) utilised for public service announcements and New Pantai Expressway can potentially have
density and accessibility on a cost-effective basis. – as well as accessible via automatic sliding messaging, thus earning additional income for median lanes for buses – in addition to cities like
doors. They would also have their own hotspots local authorities. Putrajaya and Cyberjaya.
Closely related to this, of course, is the for wifi connectivity, for enhanced convenience.
flexibility and agility in terms of pick-up and We need to ensure there is a mini-terminal in Whereas, the Damansara–Puchong
drop-off points, which makes the bus network Inside the mini-terminals, there should be every strategic and major/prime location in the Expressway, for example, would have dedicated
inherently superior to rail, especially when it electronic boards containing schedule of routes capital city and Greater Kuala Lumpur. bus lanes, albeit not necessarily uninterrupted,
comes to first mile-last mile connectivity. and bus numbers, alongside real-time on either the left or right, with certain distance
information of journey times and estimated time In addition, there should be a mini-terminal allowance given for non-buses before making
We need a paradigm shift and new vision. of arrivals. at every interval along the “central spine” of the the switch.
One in which the rail and bus network systems BRT network system, i.e. Federal Highway.
are only differentiated by the type of operation – There should also be a one-stop or single app Where bus lanes are unsuitable, elevated
i.e. road and track, respectively, and availability. by Rapid KL, for example, that will enable quick As such, we need to ensure that the pathways should be constructed, for example,
In other words, we need the rail and bus network registration for travel passes and access to routes, mini-terminal along the Federal Highway is potential cities like Ipoh, Johor Baru and
systems to “converge” in the other respects and other information contained in the connected to a bus stop for secondary routes via Kuching.
such as ease, convenience, comfort and a mini-pedestrian bridge.
sophistication, thus making both modes of 2. Replicating the BRT network To reiterate, rapid transit for metropolitan
public transportation “partners” or peers in Secondly, we need to replicate and duplicate the (i.e. Greater Kuala Lumpur/Klang Valley)
parallel services. commuting and travel should shift to the BRT
network system when the entire MRT network
Towards this end, we need to elevate and system is in place.
upgrade the image of the bus network system to
be on par with the rail. At the same time, we also The bus network should be able to make the
need to go further than just integrating the transition to become the central spine of public
journey routes of the bus network with the rail transportation, in tandem with the introduction
transit via feeder buses. and streamlining of eco-friendly and green
initiatives such as using electric power and
We also need to rethink a Bus Rapid Transit hydrogen as sources of fuel. This would reduce
(BRT) network system in which buses deployed carbon emissions emanating from roads and
along “primary routes” can integrate with expressways, and be in line with our aim to be a
buses operationalised for “secondary routes”, for carbon neutral nation by 2050.
first-mile and last-mile connectivity. Buses on
these primary routes would serve as feeder Having a systematic and integrated BRT
buses, and therefore, be seamless “integrators” network is the key to a highly accessible and
for the transfer of commuters and passengers for connected public transport service for urban
secondary route buses. Malaysia.
Jason Loh Seong Wei and Rosihan Addin are part
In an EMIR Research article titled “An efficient
of the research team of EMIR Research, an
independent think tank focused on strategic
policy recommendations based on rigorous
research. Comments: [email protected]

Walk the talk for legal reforms

COMMENT Let us start with setting up a Law Reform determining its budget and staffing. only states that those courts “shall have such
by Azalina Othman Commission, an independent body that is not While we are at it, the AGC must return the jurisdiction and powers as may be conferred by
under the Attorney-General Chambers (AGC), or under federal law”.
HIGH praises were sung at the University of but led by pre-eminent members of the Parliamentary draftsman to Parliament. He or
Malaya Law Faculty Jubilee celebration on judiciary, Bar Council and academia. she should be independent of executive control. So where does the judicial power now lie?
June 17. The list of successful alumni was long, This will enable members of Parliament (MP) The restoration of the pre-1988 position is
and we cheered with great pride that the The Law Reform Commission will not only and senators to contribute constructively to the important to affirm the doctrine of separation
half-century-old faculty has successfully complement the work of the AGC but will also drafting and revising of laws. of powers. A study can be commenced to
produced great legal minds. increase the efficiency of law-making processes. re-examine existing judicial powers, to restore to
Retired judges, academicians and politicians MP are lawmakers. Why should we allow the judiciary the eminence, independence and
Minds trained to prevail in the national have years of accumulated experiences that we only the executive to make new or amend old strength of an era before the events of 1988.
interest and to uphold Malaysian laws, customs can draw upon, so let us not waste great talents laws? Lawmakers must be allowed and assisted Conclusion
and traditions. We cheered even louder when and minds. to execute their role as lawmakers, and deliver As we celebrate this 50th jubilee, it is perhaps
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob on the promises made to voters. They must have timely to remind eminent alumnus to “Walk the
emphasised the fact that ALL three branches of Presently, there is a law governing the access to drafting expertise, which would be Talk”. There is no point in being the product of
the government today are led by University of Commissioner of Law Revision and Law Reform useful for the introduction of Private Members’ tradition and success, and yet be still cautious
Malaya Law Faculty alumnus. And it occurred to under the Revision of Laws Act 1968 (Act 1). Bills as and when needed. of implementing changes needed to bring
me, “Isn’t this the perfect opportunity to hasten However, the Law Revision and Law Reform Restoring the judiciary Malaysia on par with other developed nations.
legal reforms and procedures?” Division is under the AGC. Amend (Act 1) to In the presence of Chief Justice Tun Tengku
Law reform upgrade the commissioner to a full Maimun Tuan Mat, the prime minister also Aristotelian scholars, known as Peripatetics,
In his speech, the prime minister identified 147 Commission, to be a statutory independent made a fervent commitment to defend judicial were known for their philosophical long walks. It
pieces of legislation requiring reforms. If laws body to keep the law of Malaysia under review, independence. The judiciary plays an essential is said that if you are going to “talk the talk, let us
are established for the rakyat, then laws must and to recommend reform where needed, role in safeguarding the rakyat’s rights. walk the walk”. But for many Malaysians, suffice
evolve just as society progresses according to the without being under executive control. to say, we are tired of the “talking”. But as
times. Archaic and regressive colonial-era laws Parliamentary reform On the June 10, 1988, Parliament amended lawmakers, let us “Walk the Talk!”
should and must be repealed. The restoration of independence to Parliament Article 121(1) of the Federal Constitution to
is also essential for the democratic well-being of delete the provision which had expressly vested Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said
the nation. The proposed Parliamentary “the judicial power of the Federation” in the is member of Parliament for Pengerang.
Services Bill shall empower Parliament in High Courts and the inferior courts of the
country. As a consequence, Article 121(1) now Comments: [email protected]

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MEDIA & MARKETING

BERJAYA Sompo Insurance (From far left)
Berhad (Berjaya Sompo) Berjaya Sompo
recently launched its representatives
Windscreen Repair Teh Yau Kun,
Roadshow at 1Utama Shopping Vanessa Ngew,
Centre. The roadshow ran from Tsuyoshi Seto,
June 15 to 19. The event aims to Tan Sek Kee
raise awareness among the public with Dato’ Low
on the environmental issues of Han Wah,
windscreen waste and promote Mobile
windscreen repair. Windscreen SB,
Jointly organised together with Yap Bew Kong,
Mobile Windscreen Sdn Bhd, Nanmar Motor
Nanmar Motor Service Sdn Bhd, Dr Service SB,
Cermin Sdn Bhd, DW Windscreen Chang Geok
Sdn Bhd, and our roadside Huat, Dr Cermin
assistance partners E. P. Ong and Goh Boon
Associates Sdn Bhd and RSA Auto Leck, DW
Network Sdn Bhd, Berjaya Sompo Windscreen SB.
aims to lessen the negative impact
of wasteful windshield glass
dumping and encourages users to
prioritise repairing their
windscreens rather than disposing
of them. The event also saw the
support from Jabatan Alam Sekitar
Malaysia, who was present
throughout the roadshow to
promote awareness of the
importance of environment
conservation.
The Windscreen Repair
Roadshow is in line with Berjaya
Sompo’s Environmental, Social,
and Governance (ESG) efforts. The
Company is committed to Fix first for the environment
environmental and climate change
efforts aligned with the UN
Sustainable Development Goals.
Tan Sek Kee, Chief Executive
Officer of Berjaya Sompo, said:
“Windscreens are made of sand
amongst others, and it takes a lot of
energy resources to produce a o Berjaya Sompo’s recent roadshow created awareness of the benefits
windscreen which contributes to of windscreen repair and its positive impact on the environment
pollution. Disposing of a
windscreen however small the chip
or crack basically means that it will
land up in a landfill and it will pay an additional premium after over 42 windscreen panel repairers which is a good thing for the
remain there for a long time. Do we repairs compared to changing your with 208 branches nationwide to environment, as the polyvinyl butyral
really need to replace every chipped windscreen. We can save the world serve its customers. film (PVB) in between laminated
or cracked windscreen? The answer whilst saving our hard-earned glass takes a significant period to
is a big NO. The technology to money!” According to SW Corp, Malaysians decompose.
repair windscreen has been around produce 38,200 tons of wastage daily,
for many years.” The key benefits of windscreen in a year, we are producing close to 14 Tan added: “As a responsible
Tan added: “So why not repair repair compared to replacement million tons of wastage with an corporate entity and as part of our
your chipped windscreen? We can include the amount of time saved; a estimated cost of around RM2 billion. ESG initiative, Berjaya Sompo is
contribute to reducing global chipped windscreen can take as Glass contributed 3.3%, which means organizing this event today together
pollution and climate change. Best little as 30 minutes, allowing the we are dumping 460,000 tons of glass with our partners to educate and
of all YOU save on insurance users to get back on the road sooner that cost around RM66 million and promote to our clients and the
premiums because repairing a without burning a hole in their part of it are windscreens. A repaired general public the benefits of Tan giving his speech at the launch of
windscreen will not require you to pockets by replacing their windscreen means one less non- repairing their chipped or cracked Windscreen Repair Roadshow.
windscreens. Berjaya Sompo has recyclable glass sent to the landfill, windscreens.”

EaxtpIenrtieernmcaerAkmMaazlilng Borneo Immerse in
IMMERSE yourself in the colours shopping awaits! Shoppers must the colours
and flavours of Borneo, in the heart check out the Borneo Artisan Fair and flavours
of Kuala Lumpur. Intermark Mall, in by Summer by Aisha, 1st Floor for a of Borneo
collaboration with Borneo Street vibrant selection of traditional from now till
KL, presents Amazing Borneo for crafts and summer essentials. For July 3, 2022 at
the very first time, showcasing the ethnic woven homeware such as Intermark
exciting culture of Sabah and rustic rattan baskets, find them at Mall.
Sarawak through authentic tribal Living Circles Concept, Concourse
wear, musical instruments, intricate and if all this talk of Borneo has placing the spotlight on the unique
handicraft, and of course inspired you to get outdoors and art of wayang kulit.
captivating edibles. into the East Malaysian rainforests,
Sports Direct, 1st Floor has all the For more information on Intermark
Presenting shoppers with a outdoor equipment you need for an Mall’s Amazing Borneo Gallery and
unique and authentic experience, adventure!
“Amazing Borneo” aims to promote its workshops, visit intermark-
and preserve the indigenous Shoppers who spend RM250 and mall.com, or check for real-time
culture of East Malaysia in above in a single receipt can updates via Facebook, Instagram,
conjunction with the start of the redeem an exclusive Borneo print or contact Customer Service at 03-
new season after the Gawai harvest stationery pouch or F&B voucher at
festival in June. Customer Service Desk, Ground 2166 8170.
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Shoppers may add a touch of
Borneo to their shopping At Intermark Mall, festive
experience at Intermark Mall when celebrations are inspired by
they check out the educational storytelling about Malaysia’s
exhibition, fun workshops, cultural unique and multi-dimensional
performances and handicraft culture with all, creating unique
booths at the Amazing Borneo and memorable shopping
Gallery, Ground Floor. From experiences. This year, as part of the
demonstrations of basket weaving Chinese New Year celebration, the
to making kek lapis Sarawak mall presented the Opera Opulence
demonstration, Intermark Mall Gallery showcased the art of
promises to be a one-stop East traditional Chinese opera through a
Malaysian heritage discovery from glittering display of traditional
now to July 3, and entry is free of Chinese opera costumes and, for
charge. Hari Raya Aidilfitri, the mall
presented the Meriah Raya Gallery,
Plenty of Borneo-inspired

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100.0 1691.6 1691.6 0.0 15.50 1.69 88.91 1.36 191.78 273.68 49.90 41.40
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KL MARKET SUMMARY BFood brings Paris
June 20, 2022

INDICES 10,262.23 CHANGE Baguette to Malaysia
FBMEMAS -135.64
FBMKLCI 1,441.24 -15.50
CONSUMER PRODUCTS 548.90 -0.41
INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS 183.48 -2.83
CONSTRUCTION 151.33 -4.60
FINANCIAL SERVICES 16,044.98 -260.86
ENERGY 691.58 -28.31
TELECOMMUNICATIONS 544.40 -10.12 o Berjaya Food holds
HEALTH CARE 1,642.89 -26.92 50% of joint venture, has
TRANSPORTATION 800.72 -9.90 exclusive rights as local
PROPERTY 632.44 -6.18 operating licensee of the
PLANTATION 7,114.50 -103.73 South Korean bakery in
FBMSHA 10,405.04 -121.45 Malaysia
FBMACE 4,737.56 -96.42
TECHNOLOGY 61.39 -1.61

TURNOVER VALUE
2.622 BIL RM1.691 BIL

5 MOST ACTIVES █ BY HAYATUN RAZAK
June 20, 2022 [email protected]

STOCK VOL CLSG (sen) +/– (sen) KUALA LUMPUR: Berjaya Food Bhd
SFPTECH 328,982,700 67.0 +37.0 (BFood) has inked a joint venture
DNEX 161,957,700 76.5 -4.5 agreement with Paris Baguette Singapore
CYPARK 74,352,500 37.0 +3.0 plc to open the South Korean bakery across
SAPNRG 67,721,300 4.0 -0.5 Malaysia, with plans to launch five stores
MNC 57,454,000 1.5 UNCH this year.

5 TOP GAINERS BFood will hold a 50% stake in the joint From left: Berjaya Corp Bhd founder and chairman Tan Sri Vincent Tan, Quays, SPC Group
June 20, 2022 venture and will have the exclusive rights as president Heo Jin-Soon and Lee at the signing ceremony. – HAFIZ SOHAIMI/THESUN
the local operating licensee of Paris
STOCK VOL CLSG (RM) +/– RM Baguette stores in Malaysia, the bakery’s halal-certified. managed along the way but I think that
NESTLE 20,500 131.60 0.40 eighth international market globally. “We want to have the best halal other than passing the costs to consumers,
F&N 67,800 19.90 0.20 it is also about creating value. When we are
AMWAY 1,600 5.20 0.18 BFood group CEO Datuk Sydney Quays certification and we recognise that the ready to launch by the end of this year, we’ll
METFUS50 30,000 1.82 0.12 said there are many Japanese-inspired Malaysian Jakim halal certification is one of make sure that we are priced at the level that
PETGAS 144,900 16.14 0.10 bakeries in the market but Paris Baguette, the most renowned and the best in the will be suitable for our brand and
which is French and Korean-inspired, is not region and in the world. We want to make consumers as well as providing the value,”
5 TOP LOSERS what Malaysia has at the moment. It fills a sure that certification is recognised in the she said.
June 20, 2022 void in the market and he is confident that Middle East countries as well as the
Malaysians will embrace the brand like the Southeast Asian countries. Also, we wanted Quays said the group does not deny the
STOCK VOL CLSG (RM) +/– RM Singaporean, Indonesian, Vietnamese as to make sure that it’s near to Singapore. In impact of what is happening in the global
MPI 347,600 28.52 0.98 well as French consumers did. fact, because of the ongoing development, environment. It is conscious of pricing and
BKAWAN 11,300 22.70 0.52 we travel almost weekly to Johor right now. will therefore price Paris Baguette products
DLADY 3,400 32.32 0.46 Paris Baguette’s parent company SPC It’s very convenient,” she shared. accordingly.
PETRONM 1,571,300 5.45 0.43 Group has started building its regional
HENGYUAN 4,076,600 4.34 0.41 manufactoring and distribution centre in Lee said the group is trying its best to “If you see the different brands that we
Johor. manage costs by opening a factory in have under the BFood umbrella, for
EXCHANGE RATES JUNE 20, 2022 Malaysia although currently its major example if you go to Kenny Rogers Roasters
Paris Baguette Southeast Asia CEO Hana factories are in South Korea, as well as today, you will (still) get chicken. So it’s not
Foreign currency Bank sell Bank buy Bank buy Lee said the group takes its business in the getting the best ingredients at the lowest affected us in a way that it disrupts our
Southeast Asian market and the halal possible prices to achieve economies of business to a big extent.
1 US DOLLAR TT/OD TT OD market seriously, which explains why the scale.
1 AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR 4.4690 4.3350 4.3250 group is opening its first halal factory in “More importantly, we have not
1 BRUNEI DOLLAR 3.1220 2.9970 2.9810 Johor. “We have a lot of proprietary ingredients increased prices in any way. We may have to
1 CANADIAN DOLLAR 3.2150 3.1230 3.1150 that are related to bakery items. For bread sacrifice margins a little bit for now and
1 EURO 3.4320 3.3410 3.3290 “We put in quite a lot of investment in and pastries, those are proprietary items. that’s what we are prepared to do.”
1 NEWZEALAND DOLLAR 4.6950 4.5430 4.5230 this (the factory in Johor). We believe that But other than that, like what go into a
1 SINGAPORE DOLLAR 2.8350 2.7300 2.7140 within the Southeast Asian market, which is sandwich, such as lettuce, chicken, and The brands in BFood’s stable include
1 STERLING POUND 3.2150 3.1230 3.1150 Malaysia and Indonesia, the two largest tomato, are locally sourced to manage Starbucks Coffee in Malaysia and Brunei,
1 SWISS FRANC 5.4670 5.2930 5.2730 Muslim markets, will be the start. The aim is costs,” she said. Kenny Rogers Roasters in Malaysia,
100 UAE DIRHAM 4.5960 4.4890 4.4740 to support our growth into the Middle East,” Jollibean in Singapore and the vegan tex-
100 BANGLADESHTAKA 123.0800 116.7000 116.5000 she said at a press conference in Lee explained that generic products mex inspired restaurant, Sala.
100 CHINESE RENMINBI 4.8890 4.5860 4.3860 conjunction with the joint venture signing such as sliced white bread will be more
100 HONGKONG DOLLAR 66.6000 64.1000 ceremony. affordable but premium items such as its Paris Baguette was founded in South
100 INDIAN RUPEE 57.5300 54.6700 N/A specialty softness bread will have a more Korea in 1988. It has over 3,400 stores at
100 INDONESIAN RUPIAH 5.8300 5.4700 54.4700 Lee said although its regional premium pricing, but for these items it more than 440 locations across the US,
100 JAPANESE YEN 0.0312 0.0282 headquarters for Southeast Asia is in “tries to do better than competitors”. China, France, Vietnam, Indonesia,
100 NEWTAIWAN DOLLAR 3.3080 3.2030 5.2700 Singapore, it is clear to the group that the Cambodia, and Singapore. Lee stated that
100 PAKISTAN RUPEE 16.1000 0.0232 target is the Muslim market, and has to be “(But) the costs of electricity, gas are 20% of Paris Baguette Malaysia’s menu will
100 PHILIPPINE PESO 2.1800 N/A 3.1930 rising. So we will have to see how it is be localised.
100 QATAR RIYAL 8.4400 2.0300
100 SAUDI RIYAL 124.0600 7.9500 N/A Car sales tax exemption deadline remains June 30
100THAI BAHT 120.4100 117.7700 1.8300
13.2400 114.3100 7.7500 KUALA LUMPUR: The deadline for the people and the country’s economic well- benefited from the sales tax exemption
11.7400 117.5700 sales tax exemption on the purchase of being is preserved,” he said in a statement amounting to RM4.7 billion.
114.1100 passenger vehicles remains June 30, 2022, yesterday.
11.3400 Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Zafrul said with the reopening of
Abdul Aziz said. To maintain and increase the demand the economic sectors, the automotive
Source: Malayan Banking Berhad/Bernama and sales momentum of passenger vehicles sector has returned to normal operations.
However, he said the registration period affected by Covid-19, the government
for the purchase of vehicles at the Road introduced a full sales tax exemption on However, the demand for new cars was
Transport Department has been extended locally assembled passenger vehicles affected due to disruptions to the global
until March 31, 2023. (including multipurpose vehicles nd sports supply chain of semiconductors across
utility vehicles) and a 50% sales tax several industries, including the
“The extension of the vehicle registration exemption on imported passenger vehicles automotive industry. As a result, a total of
period is a midpoint solution to balance the from June 15, 2020 to June 30, 2022. 264,000 units of vehicle booked during this
interests of consumers and the national tax exemption period have yet to complete
revenue that needs to be increased post- So far, a total of 868,422 units of vehicles installation and cannot be supplied to
pandemic to ensure that the welfare of the have been sold and the people have buyers. – Bernama

12 theSUN ON TUESDAY | JUNE 21, 2022

SUNBIZ

BRIEFS KERJAYA PROSPEK
BREACHES 2022 TARGET

SFP Tech surges in ACE debutWINSWITHLATESTJOB
PETALING JAYA: Kerjaya Prospek
Group Bhd wholly owned
subsidiary Kerjaya Prospek (M) Sdn
Bhd has breached its 2022 target █ BY GLORIA HARRY BEATTY o Counter starts trading at 60 sen, 100% or to be completed by the end of
contract wins of RM1.2 billion with [email protected] Q2’22 and fully operational by
its newly secured contract worth Q4’22.
RM154.7 million. This latest KUALA LUMPUR: Integrated 30 sen above its offer price, and ends at 67 sen
contract from Bangsar Hill Park engineering and automation CEO Dr Chang Chee Jia said the
public portion of its shares were
Development Sdn Bhd represents solutions provider SFP Tech oversubscribed by 41.61 times.
the group’s fourth contract for the Holdings Bhd made its debut on engage in the provision of (RM24.5 million or 39.37%), for With this strong statement from the
year, bringing its year-to-date the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia management services. Through its construction of Manufacturing public, the group is motivated to
contract wins to RM1.3 billion. The Securities yesterday, opening at 60 subsidiaries, SFP Tech is involved Plant 3 (RM15 million or 24.1%), strive for better achievements in
contract also strengthens Kerjaya’s sen per share above its initial in the provision of sheet metal for repayment of bank borrowings the coming years.
total outstanding order book to public offering (IPO) price of 30 fabrication, CNC machining and (RM10 million or 16.07%), for
RM4.3 billion, providing earnings sen per share, chalking up a 30 sen mechanical assembly services as working capital expenditure “Now that SFP Tech is listed on
visibility for the next five years. or 100% premium. well as the provision of automation (RM5.13 million or 8.25%), for the Bursa, we have set the group’s
ambitious targets and defined a
The stock closed at 67 sen. It equipment solution. setup of a design and development clear roadmap that we believe will
KELINGTON CLINCHES was the most actively traded stock The group is raising RM62.23 (D&D) centre (RM4.6 million and ensure our success in the years to
RM62M SHANGHAI GAS with 328.98 million shares million from the IPO exercise. The 7.39%) and for estimated listing come in order to build a strong
HOOK-UP WORKS DEAL changing hands. IPO proceeds will primarily be expenses (RM3 million or 4.82%). investment climate for market
The Penang-based investment utilised for purchase of new The construction of its participants,” he said during the
PETALING JAYA: Integrated machinery and equipment listing ceremony.
engineering solutions provider, holdings company is primarily Manufacturing Plant 3 is expected Meanwhile, its head of
Kelington Group Bhd via its wholly From left: SFP
owned subsidiary Kelington Tech director corporate strategy and
Engineering (Shanghai) Co Ltd has communication Ivan Yap Boon
been awarded a contract worth Tiong said the group currently does
RM62 million to perform gas Chan Foong Ping, not have a fixed dividend policy
hook-up works in Shanghai, China. Chang, managing but it may be in the works if profit
The contract was awarded by the director Keoh sustains.
largest semiconductor foundry in Beng Huat, Moving forward, the group
China. Headquartered in Shanghai chairman Datuk plans on venturing into the
with fabrication sites throughout Hamzah Mohd semiconductor back-end
China, the semiconductor giant Salleh, directors inspection industry by
offers integrated manufacturing Datuk Cheok Lay manufacturing vision inspection
services down to 14 nm process Leng and Yeoh Su equipment handler platforms
technologies. Hui during the embedded with camera imaging
company’s listing and electronics system. In terms of
INNATURE NOW A ceremony. the global semiconductor
CONSTITUENT OF shortage, Yap said it is not a
FTSE4GOOD BURSA M’SIA concern for the group yet because
it is under control.
PETALING JAYA: InNature Bhd is a
constituent of both the “When those issues ease, we
FTSE4Good Bursa Malaysia (F4BM) will see better situation but right
and FTSE4Good Bursa Malaysia now for us, it’s pretty much in
Syariah (F4BMS) indexes effective control,” he told reporters during
yesterday. The F4BM Index the press conference of its listing
measures the performance of ceremony.
public listed companies that Public Investment Bank Bhd is
demonstrate strong environment, the principal adviser, sponsor, sole
social and governance practices underwriter and sole placement
against international benchmarks, agent for SFP Tech’s IPO exercise.
whereas F4BMS Index tracks F4BM
constituents that are syariah-
compliant in accordance with the
Syariah Advisory Council PetChem to produce maleic Foreign investors
screening methodology. Both anhydride in Kuantan by H1 ‘25 offload RM512m of
indexes are reviewed semi- Malaysian equities
annually in June and December.

STASHAWAY LAUNCHES
FLEXIBLE PORTFOLIOS
PETALING JAYA: Wealth PETALING JAYA: Petronas Chemicals Group which is expected to be completed in the first PETALING JAYA: It was a continuation week of
management platform StashAway Bhd (PetChem) recently signed an agreement quarter of 2023 and subject to final approval, heavy outflow from Bursa Malaysia last week as
has launched Flexible Portfolios, with its joint venture (JV) company BASF the plant is targeted to be ready by the first half foreign investors posted a net outflow of
the first product in Malaysia that Petronas Chemicals Sdn Bhd (BPC) to acquire of 2025. RM511.51 million of Malaysian equities, which
offers investors the choice to the 113 kilo-tonnes per annum (ktpa) maleic accelerated from RM436.91 million in the
customise their portfolios with anhydride (MAn) plant located in Gebeng, “Our current integrated facility will ensure previous week.
ease. Flexible Portfolios allows Kuantan. competitive and secure feedstock supply to the
investors to pick the asset classes plant. In addition, the proximity of the plant MIDF Research said foreign investors were net
they want, decide their exact The MAn plant was previously shut down and our identified target markets within the sellers every trading day of last week except on
allocations, and change them any by BPC following a product portfolio Asia-Pacific and Indian subcontinents will Tuesday whereby it recorded a net buying of
time. Flexible Portfolios come realignment exercise that led to the permanent enable us to provide competitive pricing to our RM9.38 million. The steepest net selling days by
highly requested from StashAway closure of its butanediol (BDO) and derivatives customers,” said PetChem managing foreigners were Monday and Wednesday at
clients who want to influence their plant. With the acquisition, PetChem will director/CEO Mohd Yusri Mohamed Yusof in a RM163.2 million and RM146.28 million
investments based on their own repurpose the plant by rejuvenating and statement yesterday. respectively.
market views and holdings upgrading the facility to produce higher
outside StashAway. quality MAn that is better suited to the food The acquisition will enable PetChem to Local institutions continued to be net buyers
and pharmaceutical industries. PetChem is broaden its current product portfolio and again at RM288.68 million, after being net sellers
strengthen its focus to diversify into derivatives for four consecutive weeks since week ended on
currently performing a detailed assessment, and differentiated chemicals.
May 13. Local retailers were also continued to be
net buyers at a rate of RM222.85 million.
UMW’s May auto sales up 4% on-year with 26,480 units “To date, international funds have been net

buyers for 17 out of the 24 weeks of 2022, with a
total net inflow of RM6.45 billion,” it stated in its
KUALA LUMPUR: The UMW Group’s 36,972 units, 9% higher than the 34,026 May 2022. Both companies will continue to weekly fund flow report yesterday.
automotive sales grew 4% year-on-year in units sold in the corresponding period of ramp up production. It said local institutions began the week as net
May 2022 as both UMW Toyota Motor 2021. “The introduction of all-new and facelift buyers at RM99.89 million on Monday, the
(UMWT) and Perodua registered healthy “UMWT aims to sell 73,000 units in 2022 models are expected to drive sales in the strongest net buying day before turning as net
sales of 26,480 units compared with 25,568 and as of May, has achieved 51% of its sales second half of the year,” said UMW Holdings sellers on the following day, at net selling of
units sold in May 2021 despite the shorter target for the year. To further strengthen its Bhd president and group CEO Datuk RM21.13 million. They continue to be net buyers
working month due to the Hari Raya order book, UMWT is offering special Ahmad Fuaad Kenali. again for the rest of the week, starting from
holiday. promotions for the purchase of the Vios and He said the company would strive to Wednesday to Friday. Local institutions have been
In a statement, the group said UMWT Yaris as part of its mid-year sales campaign,“ offer exciting and great value models as well net sellers for 19 out of 24 weeks this year. To date,
and its associate company Perodua it said. as superior after-sales services to meet our they have sold RM7.98 billion of equities.
continue to fulfil their encouraging Meanwhile, for the first five months of customers’ requirements and expectations. MIDF stated that local retailers were net buyers
outstanding order book, which sees UMWT 2022, Perodua sold 106,179 units, 10% “We are hopeful that the government will every day of the week, to a total value of RM222.85
registered 7,579 units, while its associate higher than the 96,281 units sold in the further extend the sales tax exemption in million equities. Their strongest net buying day
company Perodua registered 18,901 units in corresponding period of 2021. view of the high outstanding orders which was Wednesday and Monday, to the tune of
May 2022. To date, Perodua has achieved 43% of its could not be delivered by June 2022 due to RM63.89 million and RM63.31 million
“Toyota Vios, Yaris, Corolla Cross and target of 247,800 units for 2022, it said. the disruptions caused by Covid-19 as well respectively. Local retailers have been net buyers
Hilux were among its best-selling models in “We are pleased with the healthy sales as shortage of semiconductor chips,“ he for 15 out of 24 weeks of 2022. Year-to-date, local
May. Year-to-date May 2022, UMWT sold registered by both UMWT and Perodua in said. – Bernama retailers have been net buyers at RM1.53 billion.

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New vehicle sales in May up 5% compared with a year ago Complex set to get
US$2.4b funding
PETALING JAYA: New vehicle sales for May continuing logistical delays. MAA said the outlook for June is expected by end of this year
2022 jumped 5.08% to 49,603 units compared Year-to-date new vehicle sales totalled to be better than May on the back of impetus
with 47,207 units for the corresponding from sales tax exemption incentive for PETALING JAYA: Pengerang Energy Complex
period of 2021, according to the Malaysian 265,656, 7.44% higher than in the same period consumers to buy passenger vehicles, which (PEC) is on track to receive export guarantee
Automotive Association (MAA). last year at 247,250 units. is due to expire by the end of this month, and facilities worth around US$2.4 billion (RM10.56
aggressive push for sales by car companies. billion) by end of this year, according to PEC
The total industry volume (TIV) for May Meanwhile, production volume for May master developer ChemOne Group.
2022 was 12% lower than that for April 2022 2022 increased 15.56% to 49,154 compared However, it added, the shortage of chips
(56,213 units) because of the short working with 42,536 for May 2021. Year-to-date and components and the supply chain The Singapore-based petrochemicals, green
month due to the Hari Raya holidays and the production volume was 7.07% higher at disruptions will continue to affect some energy and natural resources company said
shortage of chips and components as well as 258,048 compared with 241,012 units last makers. according to the financing terms and schedule
year. agreed with leading global export credit
agencies (ECA), PEC will complete its financial
Caely founder lodges close in late 2022.
police report against board
It added that PEC has been designed to
o Alleges dissemination of false and misleading Fong said the two resolutions and draft optimise energy efficiency, minimise
information on appointment of two directors announcements pertaining to the equipment size, and significantly reduce carbon
appointment were posted by the company’s footprint and has been developed in line with
PETALING JAYA: Caely Holdings Bhd (independent and non-executive director). secretary via the Caely board’s WhatsApp International Financial Corp’s performance
founder Datin Fong Nyok Yoon has lodged a This has resulted in the allegations by Jovian group on June 14, 2022 at 6.40pm. The board standards and Equator Principles 4.
police report against the company’s board of that the appointment is false, untrue and was requested to approve the resolutions by
directors for the dissemination of false and misleading. 6.50pm, only a 10-minute time frame for “Slated to start construction in the fourth
misleading information on consideration and deliberation. In any event, quarter of this year, the US$4.4 billion PEC
Bursa Malaysia, following “The announcement of she did not approve the appointments. She facility will be located within the Malaysia
the revelation made by such appointments without was shocked to discover that the candidates federal and Johor state government dedicated
fashion designer Datuk agreement from the appointed never consented to the appointments in the Pengerang Integrated Petroleum Complex
Jovian Mandagie, that his has led to a false and first place. (PIPC), centrally located to access core
appointment as the group’s misleading representation of international feedstock sources and to supply
executive vice chairman the group to our shareholders. Fong also said in her that the press releases key product demand centres in Asia. PEC has
was false. It reflects the incompetency issued by Caely were misleading and made secured long-term offtake commitments from
and lack of transparency of without the approval of the board of directors. blue-chip energy players in the industry for all
Fong lodged the report the personnel responsible,” its products,” it said in a statement yesterday.
last Friday after reading Fong said in a statement “The board did not approve any resolution
news that Jovian was seeking legal advice to yesterday. to appoint the public relations agency who On sharing his vision for PEC, ChemOne
act against Caely. In her report, she said the directors were disseminated press releases,” she said. chairman and CEO MY Ling said as Asia drives
only given documents with regard to their strong regional demand for fuels and
Fong said she is disappointed with how the qualification and adequacy. The impression At an EGM last week, nine directors were downstream petrochemicals products, growth
current board of directors has proceeded with was given to those present during the meeting removed from Caely’s board by its is projected to continue to outpace capacity.
the appointment of both directors at that was that the two new candidates had shareholders except for Fong, and four new
time, namely Jovian (executive vice consented to be appointed as directors. directors were appointed. However, the “Through PEC, ChemOne aims to create a
chairman) and Sandraruben Neelamagham incumbent board of directors refused to sustainable and energy efficient state-of-the-art
recognise the outcome of the meeting. The aromatics complex within Southeast Asia to
requisitionists have filed a legal action against serve the wider Asian market,” he said.
Caely to, among others, seek a declaration
that the EGM was validly held. Meanwhile, Pengerang Energy Complex Sdn
Bhd CEO Alwyn Bowden said it has seen
From left: MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd CEO Datuk Dominic Silva, MIDF Bhd group managing director Datuk Charon Wardini Mokhzani, Infoline significant progress for PEC, particularly in the
Tec chairman Nor Azzam Abdul Jalil, Choo, COO Loo Wai Hong and Too at the prospectus launch. last six months. With regional markets opening
up, it hopes to gain even further momentum as
Infoline Tec to raise RM23.68m from ACE listing it gears up to commence construction.

KUALA LUMPUR: Information technology million shares will be allocated to eligible Sarawak) and China (Shanghai, Beijing, “The deals that have been inked thus far
(IT) infrastructure and cybersecurity directors, employees and persons which Wuhan, Chengdu and Heilongjiang). highlight our stakeholder’s strong confidence in
solutions specialist Infoline Tec Group Bhd, have contributed to the success of the the project. Within the next couple of months,
en route to a listing on Bursa Malaysia’s ACE company. CEO Choo Wei Chuen said the listing we expect to conclude negotiations and sign
Market on July 13, plans to raise RM23.68 exercise comes at an opportune time for the agreements with leading global energy
million from its initial public offering (IPO). It also said 2.17 million new shares will be group to pursue the attractive growth companies and oil majors for feedstock and
made available for private placement to opportunities ahead, as rapid technological offtake,” he continued.
In its prospectus, the company said its IPO selected investors and 45.40 million will be shifts have accelerated the adoption of
entails an offering of 96.25 million shares, allocated for private placement to identified artificial intelligence, big data, cloud The senior debt financing for the project,
comprising a public issue of 74 million new Bumiputera investors approved by the computing, Internet of things, and social and estimated to be US$2.9 billion, has also been
shares and offer for sale of 22.25 million Ministry of International Trade and Industry. media computing. launched into syndication this month and is
existing shares via private placement to expected to be concluded within six weeks.
selected investors at an issue price of 32 sen Upon its listing on the ACE Market, “In line with these trends, demand for IT
per share. Infoline Tec is expected to have a market infrastructure and cybersecurity solutions PEC is on track to conclude several key
capitalisation of RM116.23 million and an will increase as enterprises need to ensure agreements with industrial partners that are
Of the gross proceeds, it proposes to use enlarged issued share capital of 363.23 that the large volumes of data generated are participating in the project, along with joint
RM8.46 million (35.73%) to set up a million shares. transmitted and stored securely. venture and engineering, procurement,
technology centre and disaster recovery construction and commissioning partner,
centre, RM4.30 million (18.16%) to improve The IT company said its board’s policy is “Furthermore, we also foresee strong Maire Tecnimont SpA.
the infrastructure of its existing enhance to recommend and distribute dividends of up demand for managed IT services, which are a
network operations centre, RM4.70 million to 30% of its annual audited after-tax profit cost-effective solution for many enterprises PEC has awarded Honeywell UOP the
(19.85%) to set up security operations centre, attributable to the company’s shareholders. without having to incur substantial technology licensing contract for the project,
and RM2.22 million (9.37%) for business operational expenses to set up their own which will incorporate Honeywell UOP’s latest
expansion. Meanwhile, during a virtual press dedicated IT team,” he said. generation LD Parex technology. Honeywell
conference in conjunction with the UOP’s market leading advanced aromatics
For the public issue portion, Infoline Tec prospectus launch, chief marketing officer “By establishing a solid IT infrastructure processing technologies will result in reduced
said 18.16 million new shares will be made Too Yit Meng said Infoline Tec is planning to and putting in the right technical resources, energy consumption, maximised aromatics
available to the Malaysian public while 8.27 grow its customer base and expand technical we can provide managed IT services to production, lowered capital and energy costs
team in Malaysia (Johor, Malacca, Sabah and customers all over the world.” – Bernama and wider feedstock flexibility, allowing the PEC
plant to become one of the most advanced,
energy and carbon efficient facilities in its class.

“The project is slated to be fully operational
in 2026, and will be capable of processing
150,000 barrels per day (bpd) of condensate
plus side feed of naphtha, that will in turn
produce aromatics of 2.3 million metric tonnes
per annum (mmtpa), energy products output of
3.9 mmtpa and hydrogen output of 50,000
metric tonnes per annum (mtpa). The
condensate splitter will produce heavy
naphtha, a primary feedstock for the aromatics
plant, and hydrogen produced is planned to be
used to develop downstream renewable fuels
facilities in Johor,” it said.

PEC forecasts an annual export turnover of
US$5 billion which will propel Malaysia further
up the value chain in the petrochemical sector. It
is planned to receive its long-term feedstock
supplies from major international oil
companies, while leading European, American,
Japanese, Chinese and Thai petrochemical
players have committed to offtake the products.

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BRIEFS ON COVID OUTBREAK, China’s central bank keeps
CASINOS REMAIN OPEN key lending rates unchanged

HONG KONG: The world’s biggest SHANGHAI: China stood pat on its o Divergent Sino-US policies have wiped out Divergent Sino-US policies have
gambling hub Macau began its benchmark lending rates for yield advantage in April, triggering a record wiped out China’s yield advantage
second day of mass Covid-19 testing corporate and household loans, as monthly tumble in the yuan in April, triggering a record monthly
yesterday after dozens of locally expected yesterday, with global tumble in the yuan. And a deeper
transmitted cases were discovered central banks’ rate increases policy to support economic activity, the wake of the Fed’s 75 basis point inversion of US and Chinese
over the weekend, with most making it tough for Beijing to which could reflect some caution in hike to combat high inflation. government-bond yields could
businesses shut but casinos stimulate a weak domestic moving in the opposite direction to revive such depreciation pressure
remaining open. Most residents are economy by lowering rates. other central banks, particularly the “While the PBOC has little to fear on the Chinese currency.
asked to stay home, restaurants will Federal Reserve,“ said Stephen from a weaker currency – the
be shut for dine-in and border Markets widely believe that Innes, managing partner at SPI renminbi remains extremely strong About 90% of traders and
restrictions have been tightened, Chinese policymakers are wary of Asset Management. – the last thing it wants is to have to analysts in a Reuters survey last
meaning casino revenue is likely to risks that the yuan will depreciate defend against a sharp, potentially week expected China to keep both
be close to zero for at least a week and capital outflows will be “It seems a matter of time, destabilising sell-off,“ economists at rates unchanged.
and likely the coming weeks, triggered if they embark on further however, before there are larger Capital Economics said in a note
analysts said. Shares of Macau monetary easing to underpin a liquidity injections and measures to earlier. China lowered the five-year LPR,
casinos tumbled yesterday morning Covid-19-hit economy at a time boost credit.” the benchmark reference rate for
with Sands China leading the slide when other major economies are “That could plausibly happen if mortgages, by an unexpectedly
falling over 8% the biggest decline tightening their rates policies. Central banks across Europe it lowered rates now when almost wide margin last month, in a bid to
since March 15. Macau’s raised interest rates last week, some every other major central bank has revive the ailing housing sector to
government relies on casinos for The one-year loan prime rate by a level that shocked markets, in turned much more hawkish.” prop up the economy.
over 80% of its income. – Reuters (LPR) was kept at 3.7%, and the five-
year LPR was unchanged at 4.45%. Most new and outstanding loans
PFIZER TO INVEST 8% in China are based on the one-year
IN FRENCH VACCINE “Perhaps there is some LPR. The five-year rate influences
COMPANY VALNEVA reluctance in loosening monetary the pricing of mortgages. – Reuters

PARIS: US healthcare giant Pfizer has Anxiety grips crypto sector as bitcoin
agreed to invest €90.5 million wobbles close to US$20,000 level
(RM419 million) to buy an 8.1% stake
in French vaccines company , as the HONG KONG: The cryptocurrency Finance said it would suspend traced back to the spectacular terms of how there could be a
companies announced developments industry was on edge on yesterday withdrawals. collapse of so-called stablecoin domino effect of bankruptcies and
in their partnership to tackle the Lyme morning as investors feared TerraUSD in May. liquidations,“ Farthing said.
disease. Pfizer will buy the stake in contagion from problems at major US based lender Celsius
Valneva, which is also working on its crypto players could unleash a Network earlier this month said it Bitcoin was trading either side To be sure, the developments in
Covid-19 vaccine, at a price of €9.49 major shakeout if not contained. would suspend withdrawals, and of US$20,000 yesterday, while No. crypto have coincided with an
per share, via a reserved capital many of the industry’s recent 2 token ether was at US$1,075, equities slide, as US stocks
increase. Valneva will use the Bitcoin which has lost 57% so having dipped below its own suffered their biggest weekly
proceeds from Pfizer’s equity far this year and 37% this month, problems symbolic level of US$1,000 over percentage decline in two years on
investment to support its Phase 3 fell below US$20,000 (RM88,000) can be the weekend. fears of rising interest rates and the
development contribution to the over the weekend for the first time growing likelihood of recession.
Lyme disease program. – Reuters since December 2020. Bitcoin was trading “If the market goes higher,
The level is of either side of US$20,000 yesterday, everyone breathes a The bitcoin price has tended to
EASYJET CUTS FLIGHTS symbolic while No. 2 token ether was at sigh of relief, things move in a roughly similar manner
TO MINIMISE DISRUPTION significance, US$1,075, having dipped below its will get to other risk assets such as tech
as it was own symbolic level of US$1,000 over refinanced, stocks.
LONDON: Low-cost airline easyJet roughly the the weekend. – AFPPIX people will
said yesterday it was cutting more peak of the raise equity, Smaller cryptocurrencies have
flights in the busy summer period to 2017 cycle. and all of the been even harder hit than major
help manage problems including risk will tokens as investors sought the
shortages of ground staff and flight The price dissipate. But comparative safety of bitcoin and
caps at London Gatwick and fall follows if we move stablecoins whose values are
Amsterdam. The British carrier said it difficulties at much lower pegged to those of traditional
now expected its capacity to be several major from here, I think assets, most commonly the US
around 87% of 2019 levels in the industry players, it could be a total dollar.
quarter to end-June, and around while further declines shitstorm,“ said Adam
90% in the fourth quarter to end- could have a knock on The overall crypto market
September, adding that there would effect as other crypto Farthing, chief risk office capitalisation is roughly US$870
be a cost impact from the investors are forced to for Japan at crypto billion, according to price site
disruption. It said a very tight labour sell their holdings to meet liquidity provider B2C2. Coinmarketcap, down from a peak
market for crew, compounded by margin calls and cover of US$2.9 trillion in November
increased security check times for losses. “There is a lot of credit 2021.
new staff, had reduced its resilience being withdrawn from the
further. – Reuters Crypto hedge fund Three system and if lenders have to However, even stablecoins’
Arrows Capital is exploring its absorb losses from Celsius market capitalisations have
BRITAIN FACES BIGGEST options, including the sale of and Three Arrows, they will dropped in recent months,
RAIL STRIKE IN DECADES assets and a bailout by another reduce the size of their future loan suggesting investors are pulling
firm, its founders told the Wall books which means that the entire money from the sector as a whole.
LONDON: Britain’s railway network Street Journal in a story published amount of credit available in the
this week faces its biggest strike Friday, the same day Asia- crypto ecosystem is much Tether, the world’s largest
action in more than three decades, focussed crypto lender Babel reduced. stablecoin has seen its market cap
in a row over pay as soaring inflation “It feels very like 2008 to me in fall to around US$68 billion
erodes earnings. Rail union the RMT yesterday, from over US$83, billion
has said that more than 50,000 in early May. – Reuters
workers will take part in a three-day
national strike, coinciding with
major events including the
Glastonbury music festival. The RMT
argues that the strikes are necessary
as wages have failed to keep pace
with inflation, which has hit a 40-
year high. – AFP

IATA: Aviation industry recovery gathering pace despite uncertainty

DOHA: Air passengers are expected backdrop of growing economic return an US$8.8 billion profit this them, go into the talks in Doha better pay have wreaked havoc
to hit 83% of pre-pandemic levels uncertainty,“ the document quoted year. ahead of a potential summer of upon travellers.
this year and the aviation industry’s IATA director-general Willie Walsh chaos with shortages and strikes
return to profit is “within reach” in as saying. More than 1,200 aircraft are that could threaten their recovery. The problems originate with the
2023 despite ongoing uncertainty, expected to be delivered in 2022, pandemic when airlines and
the International Air Transport The aviation industry was sent while cargo volumes should reach a While trade is roaring back to airports laid off thousands of
Association (IATA) said yesterday. reeling by the pandemic, with record 68.4 million tonnes “despite life, representatives from the workers during its worst-ever crisis.
passenger numbers plunging 60% economic challenges”, it added. aviation sector meeting until today Now, they are scrambling for
Industry losses are expected to in 2020 and remaining 50% down in in Qatar have a packed agenda with employees.
drop to US$9.7 billion (RM43 2021. Airlines lost nearly US$200 “Strong pent-up demand, the multiple geopolitical crises
billion) this year, a “huge billion over two years. lifting of travel restrictions in most including the war in Ukraine and Also reflecting the enduring
improvement” from US$137.7 markets, low unemployment in the environment. disruption, IATA was forced to
billion in 2020 and US$42.1 billion While some firms in the sector most countries, and expanded move its annual general meeting
in 2021, IATA said in an upgraded went bankrupt, others – backed personal savings are fueling a Cracks are already showing in from Shanghai to Qatar as China
industry outlook ahead of its often by states – have emerged from resurgence in demand that will see the sector’s recovery, though continues to grapple with the
annual general meeting in Doha. the pandemic with profits intact. passenger numbers reach 83% of industry figures are optimistic pandemic.
pre-pandemic levels in 2022,“ IATA about the future despite the issues.
“Airlines are resilient. People are IATA said industry-wide said. The global association
flying in ever greater numbers. And profitability “appears within reach” In the past few weeks, delays and represents 290 airlines, accounting
cargo is performing well against a in 2023, adding that North Airlines, desperate to put the cancellations caused by a lack of for 83% of air travel worldwide. –
American airlines were expected to coronavirus pandemic behind staff at airports and strikes for AFP

T U E S DAY
21 JUNE 2022

The Northman holds nothing back in its display of visceral Anya Taylor-Joy makes her return to an Eggers film as Olga, Hawke’s presence in the film is relatively short, much like
violence. – UNIVERSAL PICTURES Amleth’s love interest. – UNIVERSAL PICTURES Willem Dafoe’s role as Heimir. – UNIVERSAL PICTURES

Blood on frosted Aurvandill’s (Ethan Hawke) death at
winds oTheNorthmanbrings the hands of his uncle, Fjölnir (Claes
Bang), and to save his mother, Queen
Nordic fire and brimstone Gudrún (Nicole Kidman).

█ BY MARK MATHEN VICTOR 0Cast: Like any revenge film, The
Alexander Northman’s narrative is deceptively
ANCIENT mythologies and Skarsgård, simple and straightforward.
“pagan” beliefs from before Nicole Kidman,
the spread of Abrahamic Claes Bang and The fratricide and regicide occur
religions through colonisers Ethan Hawke within the first 20 minutes, and The
have always had a peculiar draw to 0Director: Northman, paved with blood,
them. Robert Eggers corpses, sacrifices for gods, and limb-
shaped-murals is then off on its tale of
Larger-than-life deities, from E-VALUE 10 Being of Swedish descent, vengeance led by Skarsgård’s Amleth.
colourful pantheons, wielding ACTING 10 Skarsgård has always wanted
thunder, iron, life and death from the PLOT 8 to be in a good Viking film. Despite being in a ton of films,
Heavens above and the Hells below, – UNIVERSAL PICTURES even blockbusters like The Legend of
are somehow still able to tap into the family-friendly pieces of Cycles of violence written and directed The Witch and Tarzan and Godzilla vs. King Kong,
primal parts of the modern human entertainment, such as everything Most mythologies, in their purest The Lighthouse. Skarsgård never really made much of
brain. related to Thor in the Marvel Studios form, are very violent, crude and more Adapted from a Scandinavian a presence nor impact as a dramatic
films. often than not, morally bankrupt. legend and Norse mythology, The actor, until The Northman.
This is possibly owed to our far Finding a studio or filmmaker that Northman tells the story of Prince
ancestors, who were much closer to risks going against the grain is rare, No one understands this better Amleth (Alexander Skarsgård) Fallen from the throne, spurned by
these beliefs, and it might even until The Northman. than director Robert Eggers, who is no seeking to avenge his father, King the death of his father, loss of his
explain why the concept of tourist in the above, having previously mother and robbed of where he
“superheroes” continues to be The original cast, belonged, Skarsgård’s Amleth would
appealing. including Song live a life as a Viking berserker,
Kang and Lee moulded by the violent landscape
It is this fascination that has Jin-wook will and tempered by the fires
allowed the mass capitalisation of return, alongside smouldering in his heart.
Greek mythology into various forms new additions to
of media, such as video games, comic the star-studded Skarsgård conveys the weight and
books and films. lineup. fury of Amleth with utter physicality
and verbose ferality that easily propels
Though video games and comic his performance as the best of his
books are able to run wild with the career, and as one of the best this year.
mythologies they adapt, the same
can’t be said for film. It is almost fitting that Skarsgård
finally makes his mark in cinema in
In the film world, there is a large the year that films make a return to the
tendency to water down these silver screen.
mythologies into easily consumed, At the gates of Hel
The Northman makes it clear that
Netflix renews Korean every film by Eggers is a passion
series Sweet Home for project.
two more seasons
NETFLIX has confirmed the further honed in Season 2,” Bringing back cinematographer
back-to-back production of said director Lee, hinting at a Jarin Blaschke who worked with him
Sweet Home Seasons 2 and 3, wider franchise universe and on The Witch and The Lighthouse,
with an expanded storyline even more stunning visuals. Eggers dazzles with his Viking revenge
and cast. tale.
Beloved stars Song Kang When Season 1 landed on
and Lee Jin-wook will return, Netflix in 2020, its terrifying The first action sequence in The
along with original cast monsters and clever Northman has a group of berserkers
members Lee Si-young, Ko storytelling set a new attack and pillage a settlement, which
Min-si, and Park Kyu-young. benchmark in the creature is filmed in one-shot – or rather, is
They will reunite with hit feature genre, winning rave cleverly edited as such – by Blaschke.
director Lee Eung-bok to tell reviews from fans. South
the unfinished story of the China Morning Post Owing to how this is the first time
survivors of Green Home. described it as “grisly fun”, Eggers has directed anything on this
Newly-confirmed cast while Decider made the call scale, the combat is slightly clunky,
members Yoo Oh-seong, Oh to stream it because “Sweet which is thankfully carried by the set
Jung-se, Kim Moo-yeol, and Home distinguishes itself by design and overall choreography of
Jung Jin-young round up the its setting and its monsters.” everything else on screen.
ensemble.
“Season 2 will include a The series went on to win Other scenes, particularly those at
new setting, and the technical international awards such as the night, are spectacular, even if
details that we could not the 2021 Asian Academy nothing is going on, and when
refine in Season 1 will be Creative Awards (AACA) and something is going – like the climactic
the 3rd Asia Contents final sequence – The Northman goes
Awards. just as hard in vision, effort and
execution.

The film’s use of CGI is sparse and
largely unnoticeable due through the
smart use of cinematography and
lighting, and the scenes with
noticeable CGI are rather articulate
(and arguably look better than more
expensive films), despite The
Northman’s modest blockbuster
budget.

Much like how Skarsgård acts and
fights like a man possessed by unseen
spectres of wolves, The Northman is a
film possessed by old Norse gods
wanting their tales and presence told
under the impressive direction and
tactile vision of Eggers.

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RM draws his ON Father’s Day last Sunday, Lara Best dad ever
musical Saget paid tribute to her late father, o The late great Bob Saget is honoured on
comedian and Full House star Bob Father’s Day by his daughter Lara
inspiration Saget, by posting a throwback picture Lara and her late
from on social media of the two of them together. father Bob Saget
were very close. – AP
artworks. – “My dad wasn’t just my dad, he was my best
HYBE friend,” she wrote in the Instagram caption.

How artworks inspire “He wore his heart. He didn’t hide it; he
RM to create music wasn’t afraid of love.”

FOLLOWING the release of its anthology album In the touching tribute, Lara confessed: “I
PROOF on June 10, BTS announced it was taking have noticed how scary it can be to love that
a hiatus after nine years as a band, and ushering big, to open so fully. It can be easier to be
in a new chapter in its members’ careers. angry, fearful, negative.”

The seven members were interviewed by “Maybe because love has an infinite
Weverse Magazine after the album’s release. In quality, it is boundless,” she continued.
his interview, group leader RM spoke candidly
about the importance of rediscovering his and “My dad taught me that it doesn’t matter
BTS’ place in the music industry. what life throws, how hard, how painful, how
seemingly impossible. It doesn’t stop that
He said: “This is a very important issue to me love,” she said.
right now. I definitely had a grasp of what this
group is back in the day, but now it seems like I “He chose love, always.”
hit this phase where it’s impossible for me to Lara shared that she is committed to doing
know what the group is like or even who I am the same.
that clearly. “And it’s my responsibility to give it to
myself and to share by living in the love,” she
“So, I think I need to find inspiration from concluded.
people around the world. I have this urgent “I love you infinitely, dad. Happy Father’s
desire inside me to be inspired by all the Day.”
inspiration and influence in the world.” Saget died on Jan 9 at age 65.
He was found in his hotel room at the Ritz-
He expressed gratitude for working in an Carlton in Orlando, Florida, one day after
industry that is always evolving and thrives on performing a stand-up special. An autopsy
innovation. He also mentioned that he gets later revealed he had died from head trauma
inspiration from the artwork he studies and consistent with some kind of fall.
admires. RM aspires to make music that will be Last week, the beloved comedian was
valued in the same way that artwork has been posthumously given the Impact Award at the
for decades. Fourth Annual Critics Choice Real TV Awards.
It is a career achievement trophy given for
“Music may or may not do something for performers with a long legacy of
anyone, but if you look at artists and creators accomplishment in nonfiction, unscripted
who have achieved something, they were all the and reality television.
ones who kept true to their essence no matter Saget’s widow, Kelly Rizzo, accepted the
what the trends dictated, even if it made them award on behalf of her late husband.
lonely, or even those who protect whatever it is On the red carpet, Rizzo spoke about how
they persecuted in the world,“ RM revealed. – by proud the honour would have made him,
Thashine Selvakumaran praising his work as host of America’s Funniest
Home Videos.
“He was one of the pioneers in the reality
TV world,” she explained of the long-running
series, which Saget hosted from its debut in
1989 through 1997.
“It’s just so special to be here to honour
him, but also still so weird and surreal at the
fact that he’s not here,” she added. – by Mark
Mathen Victor

Chris Pratt’s new baby makes social media debut Ezra Miller’s DC gig
KATHERINE SCHWARZENEGGER gone in a flash
has given fans the first glimpse of her
and Chris Pratt’s newborn, Eloise! Schwarzenegger and Pratt have been careful to maintain their childrens’ privacy. – AFP EZRA MILLER has entered a This might be the last time we
The proud mother shared a roundup challenging phase in their see Miller as the DC superhero.
of photos on her Instagram, including users can catch a glimpse of Lyla’s busy shooting films back to back. Next career after being caught in a – WARNER BROS
two shots featuring her two-month- hand reaching for a flower, dad Pratt year alone, he is expected to appear in series of legal controversies.
old infant. cooking in their kitchen and even a three movies – the upcoming Mario A source told Deadline that
throwback photo of Schwarzenegger adaptation, Guardians of the Galaxy Earlier this year, Miller was even if no more allegations
The first photo in the carousel was herself when she was just a baby. Vol 3, and the upcoming Garfield arrested for assaulting a surface, the studio will not
a selfie of Schwarzenegger having a project. – by John Tan woman with a chair, and keep Miller in future Flash
cuddle with little Eloise, whose little As for Pratt, the actor has been recently got slapped with a roles, and that would mean
hand can be seen peeking out of her reatraining order on behalf of replacing them in the future.
yellow blanket. a mother and her 12-year-old
child. According to Deadline,
In another shot, Eloise appears to studio CEO David Zazlav is
be sitting on her mum’s lap sporting a The 29-year-old actor first expected to decide on what
set of booties. Neither picture reveals starred as Barry Allen in the to do about The Flash soon, so
the infant’s face, in line with the DC series in 2016’s Batman v it may not be long until
parents’ objective to maintain as Superman: Dawn of Justice and there’s a clearer idea
much privacy as possible for both wrapped up shooting for the regarding Miller’s standing in
Eloise and their firstborn daughter character’s solo movie The DC’s film franchise.
Lyla, aged two. Flash last October.
The Flash is - for now -
In a 2021 Today interview, However, Deadline scheduled to arrive in theatres
Schwarzenegger explained that reported that Warner Bros. on June 23, 2023. – by
privacy is meant to attain a certain have decided to drop Miller Marietta Mu
amount of normalcy for the children. from future DC films due to
the actor’s growing legal
“I think one of the greatest gifts controversies.
that my parents ever gave me and my
siblings is the gift of privacy and “There is no winning in this
having a really normal upbringing, or for Warner Bros.,“ Deadline’s
as normal of an upbringing as source said. “The hope is that
possible,” she said. the scandal will remain at a
low level before the movie is
Hence, she noted that privacy released, and hope for the
would be such an incredible gift to best to turn out.”
bestow upon her children.
While The Flash is a year
“It’s something that’s really away from hitting theatres,
important to my husband and I to be scrapping the entire project
able to give to our kids. To be able to seems doubtful, and
have that privacy and not necessarily reshooting scenes of Barry
show as much of them on social Allen would likely be a
media.” logistical and very expensive
nightmare. Estimates have put
Having said that, the couple still the film’s current budget at
shares intimate moments of their US$200 million (RM880.2
family on social media from time to million).
time.

For instance, in her latest post,

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Turning data
into insights
for businesses
IN TODAY’S business world, such as Internet of Things (IoT),
developing corporate Cloud Computing, Big Data, and
strategy is increasingly Machine Learning, as well as the
challenging with the deluge business foundation subjects,
of data which requires specialised such as business data mining,
skills and sophisticated tools to enterprise resources planning,
interpret and analyse the trends, web and social media analytics,
consumer behaviour, etc. In view business information systems
of this, companies worldwide are development, along with
seeking professionals with sound marketing analytics and
knowledge in business analytics quantitative methods for
to help from data modelling and business. They will also be able to
data crunching to statistical think critically and creatively,
analysis so as to provide deep possess analytical skills and IT
insights which will mitigate the skills.”
risk in decision-making.
Tunku Abdul Rahman Dr Khoong Tai Wai,
University College (TAR UC) Programme Leader of the
Bachelor of Business (Hons) in Bachelor of Business (Hons) in
Business Analytics aims to Business Analytics said:
prepare students with the breadth “Industry-relevant curriculum is
and depth of knowledge as well as important for our graduates to hit
advanced analytical skills for this the ground running when they go
highly in-demand profession. out into the working world. It is
Conducted by TAR UC’s Faculty of essential to keep abreast of the
Accountancy, Finance and latest developments and trends.
Business (FAFB), the programme As such, our students not only go
was developed in response to the for industrial attachment for 14
increasing importance of business weeks in their 7th semester, but
analytics in business, finance and we also invite qualified industry
other fields of work. experts in this industry to join the
TAR UC’s Associate Dean, Industry Expert Advisory Panel
Kashietaa Samba Sirvang said: (IEAP) meeting.
“TAR UC’s Bachelor of Business
(Hons) in Business Analytics is a “Each term, there will be a
three-year programme that aims meeting and they will give their
to produce data-savvy graduates comments and inputs on the
who will be equipped with the syllabus covered. We will then
knowledge, core competencies receive their comments and fine-
and dispositions necessary for tune our syllabus accordingly.”
pursuing a career in the highly
competitive and demanding data- Career prospect is very
driven business environment. promising as graduates of TAR
“The programme curriculum UC’s Bachelor of Business (Hons)
focuses on producing graduates in Business Analytics can opt to
with multidisciplinary knowledge, become a Data Analyst, Project
critical thinking skills, practical Manager, Data Operation Analyst,
skills, strong interpersonal and Data Review Analyst, Business
communication skills to Analyst, Big Data Analyst,
formulate solutions for strategic Marketing Manager/Executive,
issues faced by business Market Tester/Analyst, Financial
organisations, numeracy, digital Analyst, Sales/Project Executive,
and leadership skills to remain Data Assurance Associate, CRM
competitive in the job market and Executive or Internal Auditor.
personal skills, entrepreneurial
skills, professionalism and ethical For more information about
values to thrive in the multi- Bachelor of Business (Hons) in
cultural business environment.”
She added: “Students will Business Analytics or other
experience a comprehensive, programmes by FAFB, intakes or
well-balanced curriculum which general enquiries about TAR UC,
covers the major components of
the Fourth Industrial Revolution, visit www.tarc.edu.my.
Scholarships are also available

based on academic merit and
sibling discount for qualified

students.

Students analysing data in the Business Analytics programme.

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UniKL actively plays a UniKL MFI empowers women in
significant role in engineering technology
establishing CWAL to
empower women in
engineering fields.

U NIVERSITI KUALA LUMPUR regional, national or global level. This is
(UniKL) has long been the hub in line with the national agenda to give
for engineering technology opportunities for women in higher
education since its education, decision-making positions,
establishment in 2002. In 2020, UniKL and skills employment.
was responsible for 10% of the total of
245,494 students enrolling in the As the pioneer of Higher Technical
engineering field of studies. Vocational Education and Training
The enrollment included a significant (HTVET), UniKL actively plays a
number of female students despite significant role in establishing CWAL to
engineering sectors being predominantly empower women in engineering fields.
male-centred.
UniKL is thus, notably one of the The number of female students in
distinguished centres in producing engineering programmes in UniKL is 40%,
outstanding engineering graduates with whereas male students are 60%. The same
no regard to gender. Graduates of UniKL situation is more apparent to working
have long gained confidence and women in the engineering field as it is
recognition from the industries that notably smaller in numbers than men.
believe in their ability, skills and
knowledge. Evidently, these graduates “With the presence of CWAL, it is
have greatly been accepted in the hoped to attract and empower more
industries. This is further proven by the female students and woman engineers,”
report produced by the Ministry of Higher said Director of CWAL, Ts. Dr Hajah
Education stating that UniKL Graduates’ Jimisiah Jaafar. She further elaborates that
Employability rate for this year stands at women in engineering backgrounds need
more than 97%. to be confident and brave to fight for their
UniKL Malaysian France Institute position with appropriate industry
(MFI), a branch of UniKL, has also knowledge.
succeeded in producing exceptional
women experts in many branches of Azlen also reiterates this situation, as
engineering fields such as Mechanical, the presence of females in her workplace
Manufacturing, Automation Robotics and is noticeably lesser by the ratio of 1:10,
Water Technology. The likes of it can be female to male. “Women need to be firm
seen in one of the alumni, Azlen Yahya, and highly knowledgeable to stand tall
who has completed her Bachelor of beside the men in the industry,” as
Engineering Technology (Welding and remarked by Ms Azlen on the reality of
Quality Inspection) with Honours women in engineering.
through the industry-focused lectures
and modules at UniKL MFI. Dr Hajah Jimisiah shared that in the
Though she possesses the prior three months of CWAL’s full operation,
working experience, the bachelor’s they have had two successful webinars on
degree she later obtained from UniKL women’s leadership with more quarterly
MFI landed her the title of Senior Quality webinars. Ongoing projects include the
Assurance Engineer with ease. A CWAL book chapter on women’s
successful graduate, Ms Azlen has then leadership in engineering, social
gathered more than ten years of engagements collaboration with the
experience in the engineering field, Ministry of Rural Development Malaysia
making her an example of a woman (KPLB) and Sultan Idris Education
expert in engineering. University (UPSI).
UniKL also witnessed the
establishment of the Centre for Women Dr Hajah Jimisiah commented that
Advancement and Leadership (CWAL) CWAL works on raising awareness by
early this year. CWAL seeks to be the organising programmes aimed at
centre of excellence to promote and motivating women to be more confident
innovate new ideas, implement to stand on the same level as men. Society
significant initiatives, and produce high- needs to recognise that women can excel
level networking. It is also established to in whatever fields they choose to venture
raise women’s value in all levels of careers into if equal opportunities are given.
and sectors.
Ideally, it is created to positively Though the number of women in the
impact women’s development at the field is currently small, there is no doubt
that they stand firm together,
empowering and supporting each other
throughout their careers.

For more information, visit
www.unikl.edu.my or

contact 03-8913 2800.

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UTAR cultivates a risk-intelligent culture
RISKS, at times, could pose the central bank and the local Administration (Honours) Risk techniques.” Studies, and Agriculture and Food
uncertainty or a potential authority, there is a need to install Management programme aims at UTAR offers undergraduate and Science.
threat to an organisation. It and impart a risk awareness mindset providing students with a
can be a potential factor that among the students. comprehensive understanding of postgraduate programmes in areas The university also engages in the
materially affects the value and the risk management for financial and including Accountancy, Actuarial provision and conduct of research,
survival of a business. Hence, a Bachelor of Business non-financial corporations. The core Science, Applied Mathematics, Arts, consultation, management and
business must understand, evaluate Administration (Honours) Risk curriculum of this programme Chinese Studies, Malaysia Studies, leadership training, and other related
and manage risks to achieve its Management includes analytical knowledge, Business and Economics, educational services at its Sungai
primary objectives while keeping all “Due to the digital era and the Covid- operation management, legal Biotechnology, Engineering and Long and Kampar campuses in
the risks under reasonable control. 19 pandemic, the world has framework and strategic planning. Build Environment, Information and Malaysia.
During this time of economic experienced a different set of More importantly, the programme Communication Technology, Life
uncertainty, more corporations have phenomena. Businesses, regardless provides students with solid and Physical Sciences, Medicine and For more information, please visit
added risk management functions as of the nature of the operation, had theoretical knowledge and includes Health Sciences, Media and www.utar.edu.my or call 05-468 8888
one of the essential components to experienced and tested their limits case studies that are parallel to the Journalism, Education and General (Kampar Campus), 03-9086 0288
communicate risk policies and current ever-shifting business (Sungai Long Campus)
manage risk processes within the environment.
organisation. during this uncertain period.
Businesses, as one of the backbones The programme provides three
Risk management professionals that support economic development, main components of systematic
are well respected despite their are forced to face new challenges. learning which allow students to
challenging careers. If one is willing With this, they must be ready to learn from the fundamentals. Firstly,
to take the challenge, it could indeed embrace the unknown unknowns,” the students are exposed to basic
be a rewarding career as the said Faculty of Business and Finance theoretical knowledge that is related
knowledge, skills and experiences (FBF) Department of Banking and to accounting, business, economics,
gained are transferable from one Risk Management Head Chong Tun marketing and management.
industry to another. In view of the Pin.
strong focus on risk management Chong explained: “The unknown One of the significant outcomes
and heightened unknowns are risks that come from includes enhancing students’
control by various sources including language ability in management. It
uncertainty in markets, threats from helps students to interpret
Faculty of Business project failures, legal liabilities, management-related content with
and Finance (FBF) error in operations, accidents, grammatical knowledge and
Department of natural causes and disasters. produce management reports using
Banking and Risk It can also be an event appropriate formats.
Management Head caused by uncertain or
Chong Tun Pin. unpredictable root cause.” Secondly, UTAR provides
In order to bring up specialisation in risk management.
more future professionals Students will learn to analyse issues
in risk management, on risk and insurance, understand
Universiti Tunku Abdul the application towards individuals
Rahman (UTAR)’s FBF has and organisations and develop
introduced a new multiple forms of risk prevention and
programme called mitigation solutions commonly used
Bachelor of Business within organisations. Students will
Administration also learn the importance of
(Honours) Risk occupational safety and health at the
Management. workplace, provisions of the
The programme was Occupational Safety and Health Act
officially open for enrolment 1994 (OSHA 1994) and the
in January 2021. UTAR is one responsibilities of employees and
of the limited universities in employers under OSHA 1994.
Malaysia to offer a business
administration programme Thirdly, students are led to the
with risk management practical stage where they are guided
specialisation. to evaluate financial statements and
The newly introduced interpret other financial or non-
Bachelor of financial data analyses. Furthermore,
Business students are also taught to
demonstrate relevant literature on
the significance of the financial and
derivative market, as well as the
operation of the utilisation of
instruments and strategies of
financial derivatives.

Chong concluded, “The UTAR
Risk Management programme was
designed with business
administration in mind along with
the inclusion of risk management
content. The purpose is to create and
cultivate risk management reforms in
the business sphere without
compromising business knowledge.
It also emphasises hands-on
practical and risks analytical

The Faculty of Business
and Finance at UTAR
Kampar Campus.

EDUCATION Datuk Seri Dr Envisioning a better, more
Adham Baba (2nd sustainable future for all, we
20 theSun LYFE ON TUESDAY | JUNE 21, 2022 from right), champion equality by providing a
Minister of level playing field across extensive
CHEMICALS abound in daily Science, efforts in transforming lives and
living raise the risk of Technology and enriching the future through
harmful exposure to Innovation while compelling learning experiences.
humans; for the average visiting MSU MSU focus on developing and
person, every morning before she or booth at ITEX delivering quality human capital in
he even leaves the house, with as 2022. critical-need areas specialised at the
much as a hundred of them or more postgraduate and undergraduate
across the range of personal care levels. The university’s award-
products. winning academic programmes meet
the stringent standards of local and
At the 33rd International international bodies.
Invention, Innovation & Technology The postgraduate studies at MSU
Exhibition (ITEX 2022) Malaysia, offer advanced degrees at MBA, MSc
researchers from Management and and PhD levels covering the wide
Science University (MSU) made a areas including
difference. Management/Business, Accounting/
Finance, Educational Management
Bagging Best Invention for and Leadership, Teaching English as
Women 2022 as well as a gold medal Second Language, International
for MSU under ITEX’s Beauty, Business, Fashion Business,
Fitness, Sports category and MSU’s MSU wins at ITEX 2022 International Hospitality and
key research area of Halal Studies, Tourism Management, Early
Halah Lipstick is a project by MSU’s Childhood Education, Counselling
School of Pharmacy (SPH). and Guidance, International Event
Management, Computer Science,
Led by Saeid Mezail Mawaz, with Information and Communication
team members Dr Jiyauddin Khan Technology, Food Service
and Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) Technology, Biomedicine,
student Nurul Aqilah Azreen Redzal, Centre (iCARE), and Faculty of Children with Special Needs by research area. The project is led by Engineering, Applied Science, Health
the project aims to deliver the Health and Life Sciences (FHLS). iCARE, which had received a gold Muhammad Danial Ramli, with Sciences, Biomedical Sciences,
Sustainable Development Goals medal from the Malaysia Technology FHLS team members Dr Mahathir Information Technology, Clinical
(SDGs) 3 for Good Health and Smart Poultry Farm Monitoring Expo through the Social Innovations Mohd Uzid, Associate Professor Dr Pharmacy, Pharmacy, Applied
Wellbeing; 9 for Industry, Innovation System by ITIC is a collaboration and Entrepreneur Management sub- Norshafarina Shari@Kamarudin, and Science, Design, Medical Physiology,
and Infrastructure; and 12 for with MSU’s Faculty of Information category of MTE 2022, received the Anita Zara Weinheimer; as well as Public Health and Anatomy.
Responsible Consumption and Sciences and Engineering (FISE). ITEX 2022 gold medal in the Child Bachelor of Biomedical Science This programme is offered under
Production. Winning under ITEX’s Agriculture Care, Special Care category and (Hons) student Juwita Junit, industry the School of Graduate Studies (SGS)
category and MSU’s Big Data key under MSU’s Blindness Prevention partner Ganofarm R&D Sdn Bhd and Graduate School of Management
All-natural in its ingredients as research area, the project is led by key research area. The project is led researchers Dr Syntyche Seow Ling (GSM).
well as processes, the food-grade MSU Senior Vice-President for by Associate Professor Dr Mohd Zaki Sing and Cheng Poh Guat, and In all, as an applied, enterprise,
halal product prepared only by Research, Innovation, Technology Awg Isa, with Master in Health Hussin Muhammad of Institute for holistic and international university,
melting and moulding has palm oil as and System Professor Dato’ Dr Md Science student Fairuz Mohd Nordin Medical Research (IMR). MSU offers foundation,
its base, beetroot and tomato giving it Gapar Md Johar, with FISE team and Master in Science (by Research) undergraduate, postgraduate and
the colour, strawberry for fragrance as members Ts Dr Asif Iqbal Biomedicine student Mohamad MSU also clinched three silver flexible programs through an entry
well as flavour, and lemon oil Hajamydeen, Associate Professor Dr Khamal Haqqim, both at SGS. medals from ITEX 2022 respectively system that facilitates admission of
preserving the formulation. Mohammed Hazim Alkawaz, and Dr from FISE, FHLS and the School of students from all walks of life, where it
Lilysuriazna Raya, Master in The Effects of Nevgro Forte in Education and Social Sciences (SESS) aims to TRANSFORM LIVES and
With over a hundred billion Computer Science (by Research) Treating Depression in Rat Models along with a bronze medal through ENRICH FUTURES.
dollars in revenue having been students Naila Zakia Malika and Induced by Chronic Mild Stress: A FISE.
generated by the beauty industry Fatria Jumara Adha at MSU’s School Behavioural and Histological Study For more information on
worldwide in 2022, and the global of Graduate Studies (SGS), and Dato’ by FHLS received the ITEX 2022 Management and Science programmes at MSU, call 03-5521
lipstick market size expected to reach Nasharuddin Shukor of MSU’s gold medal through the ITEX University (MSU) is a Quacquarelli 6868, email [email protected] or
12.5 billion dollars by 2026, Halah AgroBusiness Sdn Bhd. Medical, Health category, under Symonds (QS) and multi-global-
Lipstick is rising to the challenge of MSU’s Applied Health Sciences key ranked institution focused on visit www.msu.edu.my.
reducing the use of synthetic MSU Assessment Chart for building holistic human capital.
materials in meeting beauty and
personal care needs through the
world halal market.

Three more gold medals to MSU
from ITEX 2022 came in through
MSU’s Information Technology
Innovation Centre (ITIC), Eye Care

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ADVERTISING SALES & MATTEO BERRETTINI fired a at Wimbledon, which begins next booming ace, Berrettini said: “There
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DDaatteedd::2211JJuunnee22002222 successfully retain the Queen’s Club However, Berrettini got his nose in four first-round exits.
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He has won back-to-back titles, Queen’s title – but the wheels came hated playing on grass.
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NLLNiuqiuqruruuuidildlIazIaztztozoararttiiBBtteeFFuuaadd and Roger Federer en route to the semifinals at
DDaatteeddtthhisis2211ssttJJuunnee22002222 Wimbledon last year and showed he will once In contrast, it was a fifth straight defeat in a
again be a force to reckon with when the championship match for Medvedev, who has
Championships kick off on June 27. not won a title since denying Novak Djokovic the
calendar Grand Slam to win the 2021 US Open
Halle is the 25-year-old Pole’s fifth ATP singles for his maiden major triumph.
title, and he kept his record in finals so far
unblemished with his victory in just over an hour At the start of the second set on Sunday,
when he converted his second matchpoint with Medvedev shouted angrily at his French coach
a backhand volley. Gilles Cervara, who promptly left his seat in the
stands and stormed out of the stadium.
“I’m super excited, I’ve been waiting a little bit
for my first (title) this year,” Hurkacz said during After the match, Medvedev apologised to the
his victory speech. crowd for “not making this match longer and
more interesting” and admitted he was “not easy
“I’m happy to win my first ATP 500 title and of to be with on the court” this week. – AFP/Reuters

TRAMLINES

Tennis comes first for Natela Haddad Maia wins
after Zhang retires
A Russian tennis player has avoided a
Wimbledon ban on all competitors from her AN emotional Beatriz Haddad Maia won her
country by changing her nationality to second title in seven days after Zhang Shuai
Georgian, according to a report in The Times retired in the final of the WTA Birmingham
newspaper. Natela Dzalamidze, a 29-year-old grass-court event yesterday. Haddad Maia
doubles player ranked No. 44 in the world, was 5-4 up in the first set when her Chinese
will compete in the women’s doubles with opponent indicated she could no longer
Serbia’s Aleksandra Krunic when the play on. Both players had come through
tournament starts next Monday. Wimbledon tough semifinals earlier yesterday against
organisers the All England Club announced in two Romanians, with Haddad Maia
April that players from Russia and Belarus defeating former Wimbledon champion
would be barred from competing this year Simona Halep and Zhang seeing off Sorana
following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. But an Cirstea, after rain had washed out Saturday’s
All England Club spokesman told The Times play. Haddad Maia, 26, thanked her support
they were powerless to interfere in team during yesterday’s presentation
Dzalamidze’s change of nationality, as this ceremony, saying: “We came from a title last
was a matter for the Women’s Tennis week and it wasn’t enough. They were
Association (WTA) and the International pushing me, trying to break the limits and
Tennis Federation (ITF), and that she had be stronger every single day. I wouldn’t have
satisfied the entry requirements. this trophy without them.”

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Kupcho wins three-woman playoff at LPGA Classic BRIEFS
JENNIFER KUPCHO tapped in for birdie on the “I thought she was going to make it,” major of the season. Lyon ready for spin onslaught
second playoff hole to defeat Ireland’s Leona Kupcho said. “When she hit it by the hole and I “I’ve been really close, but, I mean, this
Maguire and world No. 2 Nelly Korda and win still had to putt from the fringe I thought to AUSTRALIA’S premier spinner Nathan
the Meijer LPGA Classic yesterday in Belmont, myself, ‘That’s not a gimme,‘ because I was just leaderboard was stacked,” Kupcho said. “I think Lyon yesterday said their two upcoming
Michigan. shaking and missed essentially a same-length that’s what I’m most proud of, is the players Tests in Sri Lanka will be a “massive
putt. that were up there with me. It was a very close challenge” with pitches expected to turn
The trio went to a playoff, replaying the par- battle to the end, and I’m proud of it.” from day one. The tourists come into the
5 18th hole, after all three carded 18-unde 270 “But then once I made the tap-in, I mean, I five-day games from June 29 at the back
for the week at Blythefield Country Club. was already looking at the rules official to go to Lydia Ko of New Zealand shot a 68 of a recent 1-0 Test triumph in Pakistan
the next hole, which was No. 4. I thought she yesterday and finished alone in fourth at 17- where the Pat Cummins-led side played
Kupcho and Maguire birdied the first playoff was in.” under 271. Tying for fifth at 16-under were two draws before winning the final
hole to knock out Korda and keep going. Nelly Korda’s sister – Jessica Korda (67) – match. “It is a massive challenge (in Sri
It marked Kupcho’s second victory of the Carlota Ciganda of Spain (67), Atthaya Thitikul Lanka). It can be pretty different…
The second time down, after Kupcho two- year after she earned her maiden LPGA Tour of Thailand (68) and Lexi Thompson (70). – especially if you are coming at the back
putted for birdie, Maguire watched her 3-foot title at the Chevron Championship, the first Field Level Media of Pakistan where those wickets, they
birdie putt lip out, ceding the victory to Kupcho. didn’t break up,” Lyon told reporters. “But
here we are going to be a lot in the
‘I can retire a happy man’ game as spinners from day one. In my
past history here playing from my debut
Fitzpatrick delight at US Open glory ahead of Zalatoris and Scheffler to another Test series number of years
ago to now, the conditions are going to
█ PHIL CASEY “I had the big monkey on my Open on the same course. said. “Obviously, you say that be pretty similar.”
back of not winning over here, it’s Nicklaus achieved the feat at about every US Open round you
MATT FITZPATRICK all everybody talked about and to play, but considering where I Dravid backs under-fire Pant
celebrated a dream do it in a major, there’s nothing Pebble Beach in 1961 and 1972, drove it today, the fact I was even
come true after better. while Fitzpatrick won the US under par was obviously pretty COACH Rahul Dravid said Rishabh Pant
holding his nerve to Amateur at Brookline in 2013. nice. remained “integral” to India’s plans
win his first major title in the 122nd “I don’t know if Jack (Nicklaus) despite concerns about his batting and
US Open. is listening to this but he gave me “Any time you’re sharing a “I thought I made a lot of nice leadership after the Twenty20 series
some abuse at the start of the year, record with Jack Nicklaus, it’s putts just to keep myself in it. I against South Africa ended yesterday in
Fitzpatrick carded a closing 2- when I won a member-member unbelievable,” Fitzpatrick added. really felt great with the putter all a 2-2 draw. The 24-year-old
under 68 at Brookline to finish 6- competition at his club and he said “So for me to have that as well is week, and I hit a great putt on 18. It wicketkeeper-batsman was making his
under 274, a shot ahead of playing congratulations on finally winning incredible. just happened to hang out there. debut as India captain, prompting
partner Will Zalatoris and world in the United States. I can go back speculation that he could one day
No. 1 Scottie Scheffler. to him now and say I’ve won “He called me up at the “It was fun, man. Matt’s shot on replace the resting Rohit Sharma, 35, as
twice.” presentation to congratulate me. 18 (from the fairway bunker) is permanent skipper. India lost the first
“The feeling’s out of this world,” Coming from someone like that, it going to be shown probably for the two games and Pant managed scores of
the 27-year-old from Sheffield said. Fitzpatrick can also tell means the world.” rest of US Open history. just 29, 5, 6 and 17 in the series with
Nicklaus that he and the 18-time yesterday’s fifth and final game washed
“It is so cliche, but it’s stuff you major winner now share the Scheffler and Zalatoris both “I walked by it, and I thought out. “When you are in the middle overs
dream of as a kid. To achieve it, I distinction of being the narrowly missed birdie putts on that going for it was going to be and you are asking people to play a
can retire a happy man tomorrow. only players to have the 18th to force extra holes, with ballsy, but the fact that he pulled it slightly more attacking brand of cricket,
won the US all three previous US Opens at off and even had a birdie look was sometimes it’s hard to judge on two or
“It’s what you grow up dreaming Amateur and US Brookline having been decided in just incredible. So hat’s off to him.” three games,” Dravid said. “He remains
of winning and I’ve worked so hard playoffs. – The Independent an integral part of our batting line-up.
for such a long time. The fact that he is a left-hander is very
“I battled like crazy,” Zalatoris important to us in the middle overs.”
RESULTS
Matt Fitzpatrick (left) and caddie Billy Foster Hamilton takes hope
CANADIAN GRAND PRIX celebrate with the trophy after winning the on return to podium
1. Max Verstappen (Red Bull) 122nd US Open Championship. – AFPPIX
2. Carlos Sainz (Ferrari) LEWIS HAMILTON has won 103 grands
3. Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) prix but third in Canada yesterday put
4. George Russell (Mercedes) Formula One’s most successful driver
5. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) back in a happy place. Mercedes’ seven
6. Esteban Ocon (Alpine) times world champion said the result,
7. Valtteri Bottas (Alfa Romeo) after severe back pain in Azerbaijan a
8. Zhou Guanyu (Alfa Romeo) week earlier in a bouncing car he had
9. Fernando Alonso (Alpine) also described as undriveable after
10. Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) Friday practice in Montreal, filled him
11. Daniel Ricciardo (McLaren) with hope. “It feels incredible today to
12. Sebastian Vettel (Aston Martin) be in amongst the battle,” the Briton said
13. Alexander Albon (Williams) after finishing behind Red Bull’s
14. Pierre Gasly (AlphaTauri) championship-leading winner Max
15. Lando Norris (McLaren) Verstappen and Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz. “I
16. Nicholas Latifi (Williams) was kind of just about keeping up with
17. Kevin Magnussen (Haas) these guys, but they pulled away at the
end. But it has given me and the team a
FASTEST LAP: Carlos Sainz (Ferrari) Max could race away with 2022 title lot of hope that there’s more to come
DNF: Sergio Perez (Red Bull), Mick from this car. The potential is truly there
Schumacher (Haas), Yuki Tsunoda █ DAN AUSTIN In truth, it was hard to ever quite believe that if we get the set-up right.”
(AlphaTauri) ONCE a late safety car had drawn them close Sainz was truly going to make it past Verstappen. All
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP together around the parkland streets of Montreal, of the component parts were there — the tyres, the Verstappen refuses
STANDINGS Max Verstappen and Carlos Sainz were threatening to DRS, and the number of laps — but Verstappen was to tempt fate
Drivers produce a thoroughly thrilling end to yesterday’s in such control of the entire weekend in Canada that
1. Max Verstappen (NED) 175pts; 2. Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix, as two men driving the idea of him faltering seemed simply implausible. MAX VERSTAPPEN has gone from
Sergio Perez (MEX) 129; 3. Charles the fastest cars in the field set off on a 15-lap being 46 points behind to 46 points
Leclerc (MON) 126; 4. George shootout for victory. Both Sainz and Verstappen agreed that the Ferrari ahead this season but, with the Formula
Russell (GBR) 111; 5. Carlos Sainz had been the faster car on race day in Montreal, and One campaign yet to reach the halfway
(ESP) 102; 6. Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Sainz, the Ferrari driver who through a it was Verstappen’s unflappable lead of the race and mark, the Red Bull driver refused to
77; 7. Lando Norris (GBR) 50; 8. combination of poor fortune and fundamental errors ability to avoid even the smallest of mistakes which tempt fate in Canada yesterday. His sixth
Valtteri Bottas (FIN) 46; 9. Esteban has fallen to the wayside in this season’s title fight meant that there was simply no way through for the win from nine races – and Red Bull’s
Ocon (FRA) 39; 10. Fernando Alonso already, was clambering all over Verstappen’s gearbox valiant Sainz, no matter how much quicker he may sixth success in a row and seventh in all
(ESP) 18; 11. Pierre Gasly (FRA) 16; in the final portion of the race as he hunted his have been. this season – suggests the 24-year-old
12. Kevin Magnussen (DEN) 15; 13. victory in the top tier of motorsport. Separated by Dutch driver is cruising towards his
Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) 15; 14. less than a second, on fresher tyres, and with the “I was pushing flat out,” Sainz said afterwards in his second successive championship.
Sebastian Vettel (GER) 13; 15. Yuki marginally quicker car on the day, the 27-year-old post-race interview. “I wasn’t leaving any inch against Verstappen insisted he had won, in his
Tsunoda (JPN) 11, 16. Zhou Guanyu Spaniard seemed destined to pass his former the walls, I was trying everything to pass Max. 150th race, despite not being fastest,
(CHN) 5, 17. Alexander Albon (THA) teammate and step onto the top step of the podium however. “It’s still a very long way,” he
3; 18. Lance Stroll (CAN) 3; 19. Mick for the first time in his eight-season career. “In the end I didn’t leave anything on the table out said. “I know the gap of course is quite
Schumacher (GER), Nico there. I want my first win very much so you can big, but I also know that it can switch
Hulkenberg (GER), Nicholas Latifi With the straight-line speed advantage afforded imagine how much I was pushing. I was the fastest around very quickly. I mean, (after) race
(CAN) 0. to him by DRS, making a pass just once in fifteen guy on track today and I was giving it everything.” three I was 46 behind, so we just need
Constructors attempts should have been possible. to stay calm, we need to focus and we
1. Red Bull 304pts; 2. Ferrari 228; 3. Red Bull team principal Christian Horner believes need to improve because today we’re
Mercedes 188; 4. McLaren 65; 5. But at the finish line, it was Red Bull ahead of that the current world champions has never driven not the quickest. It swings a bit, like last
Alpine 57; 6. Alfa Romeo 51; 7. Ferrari, Verstappen ahead of Sainz, and an increased better. weekend (in Azerbaijan) it looked good
AlphaTauri 27; 8. Aston Martin 16; 9. lead of 46 points at the top of the drivers’ in the race, now it didn’t look as good
Haas 15; 10. Williams 3. championship for the Dutchman. “Max is in the form of his life,” Horner beamed but we still managed to win and that I
after the race. “It’s so easy to lock a wheel into the last think is also a quality.”
hairpin, but Max was absolutely clinical today. A really
impressive drive.” – The Independent

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Conte needs two signings to challenge for honours
Carragher takes
TOTTENHAM are just two signings away Saunders believes Spurs now have a crop have a good team, he wants to win swipe at Utd fans
from competing with Liverpool and of ready-made players to compete higher up something now or he’s off.
Manchester City in the Premier League next the table. He thinks two more additions JAMIE CARRAGHER has taken aim at the
season, says former Wales striker Dean would put them nearer to the likes of “Perisic is ready-made. He’s going to Manchester United fans who secretly filmed
Saunders. Liverpool and City as early as next season. improve them right now. I think they are a CEO Richard Arnold and leaked the video on
couple of signings away from having a right social media.
Spurs have already made three additions Saunders said on talkSPORT: “He’s gone in go at Man City and Liverpool.”
this summer and are not finished there. there, got the running stats up, and they’ve Footage of Arnold speaking to supporters at
got ready-made pros there who have now Meanwhile, former Tottenham midfielder a pub near his home in Cheshire emerged
Antonio Conte has brought in the got the bit between their teeth. Jamie O’Hara says players would much prefer online on Sunday, showing him discussing the
experienced Ivan Perisic on a free transfer to join his old club than Manchester United club’s poor season.
alongside goalkeeper Fraser Forster, and “He’s made two good signings from the right now. O’Hara said: “Because we got
splashed out an initial £25 million (RM134m) club he was at in the past and they’ve both fourth place, because we’ve got Antonio He can also be heard admitting that he
on Yves Bissouma last week. played well. Conte as a manager and because we’ve got hated “every minute” of last season and that the
Son and Kane and world class players, players club have “blown through an enormous
Middlesbrough right-back Djed Spence is “They’ve got (Heung-Min) Son, (Harry) now look at it and would rather sign for amount of money” in recent years.
a top target, while Conte wants to sign at Kane, (Pierre-Emile) Hojbjerg, (Cristian) Tottenham than Man United.
least one central defender. Romero, and if they sign another world class Former Liverpool and England defender
centreback, Spence is a better prospect than “You would. The facilities are great, you’re Carragher has since defended Arnold and
Saunders has been impressed with the Emerson (Royal). The manager is relentless. in London so why would you sign for criticised the fans for posting the video online,
impact Conte has had at Spurs. The Italian led Manchester United right now? You’d rather taking to Twitter himself to react to the leaked
the north London club to an unlikely fourth- “He doesn’t just want to win something sign for Tottenham.” – Express Newspapers footage.
placed finish in the Premier League last term. now, he’s not interested in four years he’ll
Carragher quote tweeted a clip of Arnold
UNITEDMA N C H E S T E R are But the Red Devils have speaking to the fans and wrote: “Every fan
determined for their always been reluctant to go that moans about not getting access to people at
pursuit of Frenkie high, especially given the La the top of their club, this is the reason why they
de Jong to not be dragged out Liga giants’ need to sell. don’t. Fair play to Richard Arnold.”
any longer, it has been claimed.
The Barcelona star is Erik ten The Dutchman fell behind Arnold became United CEO back in February
Hag’s priority transfer target at the likes of Pedri and Gavi in when he replaced Ed Woodward in the role,
Old Trafford. And the Red Xavi’s pecking order last term having first joined the club back in 2007 as
Devils are hoping to make a and has often blown hot and group commercial director.
breakthrough this week as they cold during his time in
seek to bring the 25-year-old to Catalonia. He met with supporters at the pub near to
the Premier League. his home after getting word of a planned fan
Manchester United have United would prefer to strike protest taking place outside his home.
spent the last few weeks a deal for De Jong in the region
negotiating with Barcelona for of £60 million (RM324m) Speaking in the video, he can be heard
De Jong, who will be allowed to instead. explaining: “We’ve f***ing burned through cash.
leave the Nou Camp this summer We spent a billion pounds on players, we spent
after three underwhelming years. Former United hitman more than anyone in Europe.
Teddy Sheringham hoewever
has expressed fears over the “I am not thrilled with where we are, it
midfielder’s suitability to the doesn’t sit easy and we’ve got to get this sorted.
Premier League. Last year was a f***ing nightmare. I was hating
every minute of it.”
Devils in a hurry
Man Utd ‘determined not to drag De Jong saga out United finished sixth in the Premier League
season with their lowest ever points tally in the
Barcelona’s Frenkie And, according to Forbes “There is a massive Premier League era and a goal difference of
De Jong. – AFPPIX journalist Sam Pilger, the Red recruitment job,” he told zero. The club also ended the campaign without
Devils don’t want their pursuit lordping.com a trophy for the fourth season in a row. – Daily
of the Netherlands Star
international to “drag out” any “He needs to get players in
longer. with the right character and TOUCHLINES
who understand the challenges
Writing on Twitter, he said: of playing in the Premier TOTTENHAM are hoping to pip north
“Talks are ongoing and there is League. London rivals Arsenal in the race for
hope of a breakthrough this Manchester City’s 25-year-old Brazil striker
week. “Where is he going to find Gabriel Jesus with the offer of Champions
these players? I’m seeing the League football.
“United are determined not rumours about de Jong. LEEDS UNITED have approached Wolves
to drag this out any more. Both over a potential summer deal for Spain
clubs want to do business and “He hasn’t played in the winger Adama Traore, 26.
the player wants to come. Premier League and has been BARCELONA will meet with Bayern Munich
playing for Barcelona, who are this week in a bid to finalise their move for
“It is now about the fee, expected to pretty much beat Poland striker Robert Lewandowski, 33.
about constructing a nearly every other team. MANCHESTER CITY and England forward
deal where everyone Raheem Sterling, 27, has been asking
feels they have “Many of Barca’s domestic people about life in west London amid
triumphed.” opponents roll over for them interest from Chelsea. The Blues initial bid
Barcelona had, throughout the season. That of £21.5m (RM113m) for Sterling has been
originally, told doesn’t happen in the Premier turned down.
United they’d League – every game is a battle.” CHELSEA could also enquire with Manchester
need to match the City about 27-year-old Netherlands defender
£89 million And he added: “The pace Nathan Ake.
(RM480m) they paid and quality of the league could CHELSEA and Belgium striker Romelu
for Paul Pogba back in be a shock to the system for ten Lukaku, 29, is poised to return to Inter
Hag and a player like de Jong. Milan with a loan fee of £8.5m (RM45m)
2016 in order to land De plus add-ons agreed between the clubs.
Jong. “United could have a season WOLVES and Portugal midfielder Ruben
of absolute chaos again next Neves, 25, is on United’s list of possible options
year.” – Express Newspapers if they fail to sign Frankie De Jong.
NEWCASTLE and Leeds have been linked
Liverpool sign Scottish teen from Aberdeen with Burnley’s Nathan Collins but Wolves
and Leicester are expected to make bids for
LIVERPOOL have signed Calvin Ramsay from “I’m just buzzing and it’s a dream come the Dons and won the SFWA Young Player of the Republic of Ireland defender, 21, this
Aberdeen for £4 million (RM22m). true really to be here,” Ramsay told Liverpool’s the Year and he hopes the pathway to the first week.
official website. team for youngsters under Klopp continues. NEWCASTLE have been offered the chance to
The deal for the 18-year-old could rise to sign Ivory Coast defender Eric Bailly, 28, from
£6.5 million (RM35m) with a further £2.5 “It was a dream come true to play for “There’s been a lot of young players that Manchester United.
million (RM13m) available in add ons, plus a Aberdeen, and now to be at one of the have played – the likes of Trent (Alexander- THE Magpies have also been told they must
sell-on clause for the Scottish club worth biggest, if not the biggest club in the world, Arnold) and Harvey (Elliott) as well, there’s a pay £50m (RM270m) to sign 22-year-old
17.5%. it’s a massive achievement and I’m looking lot more,” said Ramsay. Bayer Leverkusen and France winger
forward to trying to show the fans what I’ve Moussa Diaby.
Ramsay, who has penned a five-year got. “There’s obviously a pathway here – that’s PORTUGAL star Cristiano Ronaldo, 37, has wel-
contract and will wear No. 22 at Anfield, will one of the reasons I chose it as well. It’s not comed Manchester United’s quest to sign a
be part of the first team immediately with no “Hopefully I can come in in pre-season, just a massive club, they give young players new striker.
plans to loan the player out this season. show everyone at the club, the staff, players chances in the first team.
what I’ve got and then we’ll see what happens
The Scotland U-21 international will from there.” “So if I can come in in pre-season, put my
provide cover for Trent Alexander-Arnold at mark down, then there’s no reason why I can’t
right-back and admitted the move was a Ramsay made 33 appearances and scored push to get in the first-team squad.” – The
“dream come true”. one goal in all competitions last season for Independent

TUESDAY • JUNE 21, 2022 QUOTE OF THE DAY

Reds He gave me some abuse at the start of
the year, when I won a member-member
competition at his club and he said congratulations
on finally winning in the United States. I can go
back to him now and say I’ve won twice.”

US Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick

evolution NunezaddstoLiverpool’sattacking
transformation as natural Mane successor
Darwin Nunez. – AFPPIX █ RICHARD JOLLY disallowed for offside. If it showed he plays on
the shoulder of the last defender, that can be a
A trip to Portugal became an inspired hallmark of many a Jurgen Klopp forward.
recruitment strategy. Tormented
defenders had first-hand evidence Nunez is both a striker and yet a Klopp
that a young forward was irrepressible; winger. He often played off the target man
so good, in fact, that the Premier League giants Roman Yaremchuk for Benfica.
had to sign him.
In Klopp’s inverted forward line, the nominal
And, after a 2003 friendly against Sporting wide men can be the most advanced duo.
Lisbon, Manchester United’s coach was delayed Nunez’s fondness for the inside-left channel,
while the manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, tied up coupled with his speed, makes him a narrow,
the deal for the emerging Cristiano Ronaldo. inverted winger.

Fast forward the best part of two decades He is no stranger to the far-post tap-in and
and there are some differences. This time, the some of his headed goals evoke his compatriot
destination is not Old Trafford and it t Liverpool Edinson Cavani; that Sadio Mane is excellent in
several weeks to complete a move for Darwin the air adds to the impression he is natural
Nunez. replacement for Bayern Munich’s new
acquisition.
But there is the same sense that a transfer
comes endorsed by defenders who are The defining features of a Klopp forward can
relieved they will only have to face include the ability to get into scoring positions.
the newcomer in training. If Nunez can repeat his form from last year,
Virgil van Dijk, a man when he got 26 goals from an xG (expected
whose standards are goals) of 15.73 in the Portuguese league, he may
invariably high and be the most clinical of the lot.
whose comments tend
to be measured, in And yet he may be a Klopp forward, but not
May described a Pep one. Pep Guardiola’s wingers can be
Nunez as one passers, midfielders. Nunez’s pass completion
of the rate in the last year is just 54%.
toughest
forwards he It is all evidence of his directness, but Klopp’s
has faced. wide men are not charged with playing
Goals in either leg of prominent parts in the build-up.
the Champions League
quarterfinal were not enough to Nunez is seven years Mane’s junior and the
Senegalese’s departure has accelerating the
stop Liverpool from progressing, but transition to Klopp’s second team at Anfield.
amounted to a compelling job interview.
A famous front three who all turn 30 within a
Fast, direct and relentless, he looked a nine-month period represented a ticking
Liverpool-type forward in Liverpool. timebomb; now, while Mohamed Salah’s
expiring contract remains an issue, there is a
He may have only been truly potent for one futuristic trio with a Portuguese theme, in Diogo
season – this particular Darwin has evolved Jota and the former Primeira Liga duo of Diaz
quickly – but the other omens are auspicious: and Nunez.
their last signing from Portugal, Luis Diaz,
shared some similar characteristics, looked a Liverpool’s statistically-minded owners may
natural fit and was an instant hit. feel they were long on the right track in the
transfer market. Their record has been excellent
Apart from finding the net in either in the last few years. Before then, they identified
encounter with Liverpool, he had two goals players such as Alexis Sanchez and Willian, but
lost out to Premier League rivals with greater
pulling power.

Now they have taken the Tottenham target
Diaz and Nunez, who was on United’s radar,
both at the expense of clubs then outside the
Champions League.

There was a time when the Ferguson factor
formed part of United’s allure. Now Nunez
offers proof of Liverpool’s draw.

In the battle to secure his signature, the
fittest have survived. It all feels rather
Darwinian. – The Independent

How a shortage of elite strikers is shaping the transfer market

█ MIGUEL DELANEY Tottenham Hotspur are among the managers are trying to follow him in develop independently. terms of scoring. They also did a lot of
WHEN Manchester United realised few clubs that didn’t because they playing more midfielders. It is rather It begs the question of how clubs that scoring by surging in off the
they were going to miss out on have got a rare commodity in Harry an unintended consequence of the wing.
signing Darwin Nunez, they didn’t Kane. immense influence the Catalan has and federations intend to solve the
immediately move on to their next had on the sport, particularly as problem and – more deeply – how It is also instructive that Klopp, of
target. They couldn’t. There are not It is a theme of the summer, then, regards possession and pressing. you create modern No. 9s. all people, is going for a No. 9 like
many similar players available right but also a contradiction of modern Nunez. Even Xavi, a high priest of
now, so the current feeling is that it’s football. Everyone wants a No. 9, since It has created a coaching world, Diego Huerta, a football executive Guardiola’s principles, is insistent on
better to wait. there’s still nothing like just being able spreading well beyond Europe, where and scout whose work contributed to bringing in perhaps the game’s
to put the ball in the back of the net, there is a conveyor belt of technically an Argentine title at Racing, says that greatest No. 9 right now in Robert
The problem for anyone interested but few of the academies are really proficient players. The vast majority of even his country has started to Lewandowski. And he is 34.
in either, though, is that there is going producing them. youth graduates have all mastered the incorporate the more homogenised
to be an awful lot of competition. basics of technique and positioning, elements of European football. It is possible that this push, and
That’s how precious No 9s have There’s an increasing argument which in turn means the majority of this summer’s rush, will see academies
become. that academies don’t know how to players being produced are “We will probably only have respond for the future. There is a
produce them, because of how midfielders and – depending on Lautaro Martinez at the World Cup as growing belief, largely spreading from
It has already been a theme of this specialised the position is. Most now athleticism – inverted wingers and that type of striker,” Huerta explains. Italy, that the future of the game itself
summer, set off by Liverpool signing come about by “natural talent” or fullbacks. “The type of education players receive is for seven of the outfield to be
Nunez and Manchester City buying “accident”. now, it is excellent in terms of rotational with only three hard-fixed
Erling Haaland. Almost everyone, from “Bring me a centre-forward” is one coaching methodology, but it lacks positions: one centrehalf, one central
City and Arsenal to Paris Saint- Even Nunez became an £85m (RM of the most common calls in executive that element of street football.” midfielder, one centre forward.
Germain and Barcelona, went into this 457m) signing after just one season of offices, from underage level to the first
window looking for a central scoring in Portugal. team. It’s just that they are almost Many in the game would cite For now, the view on forwards is
frontman. dependent on those with the pure similar coaching influence from quite clear: the general quality and
Many in football put it down to the natural talent for the position to Jurgen Klopp on Mohamed Salah, and numbers are going down – and the
“post-Pep era”. That isn’t to blame Maurizio Sarri on Dries Mertens, both price is going up. – The Independent
Guardiola or even say that most of whom surged to another level in

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