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ON THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 THE QUEEN AND US ...The Raja Permaisuri Agong

No. 8118 PP 2644/12/2012 (031195) www.thesundaily.my Tunku Hajah Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah with three
children showcasing exquisite traditional fashion wear at a dinner
held at Istana Negara on Tuesday night in conjunction with the
8th Asean Traditional Textiles Symposium. – BERNAMAPIX

What’s the date?
█ BY MUHAMMAD YUSRY
[email protected] oMPs puzzled over delay in enforcing
anti-party hopping law
PETALING JAYA: MPs are
urging the government to A total of 209 MPs voted in favour of Yeoh added that the restoration
enforce the anti-party it, while 11 were absent. of hope and addressing
hopping law as soon as disillusionment was critical after the
possible to regain the trust of It was then unanimously approved “Sheraton Move”. Hence, there
Malaysians and reinforce political by the Dewan Negara on Aug 9 should not be another setback
stability in the country. through a bloc vote. through a delay in implementing
the anti-hopping law.
They questioned the delay when Segambut MP Hannah Yeoh said “It is the only way to tackle the
the law should have been enforced while she was unsure of the reasons for expected low voter turnout in
by now. the delay, the law needed to be enforced GE15,” she said.
quickly in light of the approaching 15th Padang Rengas MP Datuk Seri
When contacted, Minister in the general election (GE15). Nazri Aziz said the anti-party
Prime Minister’s Department (Law hopping law should have been
and Parliament) Datuk Seri Dr Wan “This is a very important law and enforced by now as it is a way to
Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar told theSun that there should be no delay in enforcing earn the people’s trust after the fall
even he was unsure when the law it. The MPs voted overwhelmingly in of the Pakatan Harapan
would be enforced. He declined favour of the anti-party hopping law, government in 2020.
further comment. which represents the people’s wish to “I don’t know what the
have integrity restored in the selection situation is now with the
However, on Aug 9, he was reported of their elected representatives. anti-party hopping law. Turn to
as saying the law, which prohibits MPs The Sheraton Move
from switching parties, could be “This is one thing Prime Minister created a lot of —
effective from mid-September and no (Datuk Seri) Ismail Sabri Yaakob’s
later than that. administration cannot afford to delay page 2
because hopping activities are
Under the constitutional detrimental to all parties in Malaysia,” unhappiness among voters.
amendment, MPs who switch parties she said.
will automatically have their seats
vacated and a by-election called.

The Bill on the amendment was
passed in Parliament on July 28.

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Law ensures voters

Ringgit down, prices uparenotbetrayed:MP

“The law was voted in and █ BY RAJVINDER SINGH o Consumers urged to ‘buy local’ as lowest US consumption. They were cuttlefish
supported by MPs across [email protected] dollar exchange rate in 24 years set to trigger (2020: 52.2%, 2019: 37.4%), fresh
party lines because it is a PETALING JAYA: The ringgit’s hike in cost of goods milk (2020: 53.5%, 2019: 43.9%),
good move to regain trust From downtrend against the US dollar, round cabbage (2020: 63.6%, 2019:
before the next elections. which hit a new 24-year low of 60.9%), chillies (2020: 72.4%, 2019:
front RM4.61 yesterday, is set to see 73.6%), beef (2020: 78.1%, 2019:
“With the law enforced, page prices of imported good rise 77.1%), ginger (2020: 81.5%, 2019:
significantly. To help ease the 84.3%), mangoes (2020: 86.2%,
voters will be confident that situation, an economist has called 2019: 73.5%) and mutton (2020:
their MP will not switch parties, on consumers to buy locally-made 90.4%, 2019: 88.2%).
and political frogs will be a thing of alternatives. “How expensive goods will two to three years before any impact
the past,” he said. become in the future will depend can be felt. Also, this must be a long- The Import Dependency Ratio
Permatang Pauh MP Nurul Izzah Sunway University economics on how high the import content is term plan to make the country more values of these products reaffirmed
Anwar said enforcing the law will professor Dr Yeah Kim Leng said in a product.” self-sufficient.” that Malaysia is highly dependent
ensure voters are not betrayed by export businesses will benefit from on imports of mutton, mangoes and
their elected representatives. the lower ringgit value as they Yeah added that a lot of basic Yeah also said as the prices of beef to meet domestic demand.
“Ideally, (the law) serves to prevent would be more competitive and items such as cereals, cheese and goods continue rising, consumers
defections and crossovers to other have higher earnings, but those beverages are being imported into must consider cheaper alternatives, In meeting consumer needs,
parties as such actions betray the who import raw materials to the country and the price of such adding that those on a set budget other food products that were
voters’ trust. So, it must come into manufacture products for local items will increase. consider buying cheaper products. imported included onions, dairy
effect before GE15. consumption will suffer. products, coffee, wheat flour, tea,
“Another issue is that the anti-party He cited the example of car tyres, The Statistics Department said shallots, potatoes and cooking oil.
hopping law puts a halt to personal He said with the higher cost of which will see an upward revision the country’s dependence on food
ambition destabilising the political imported raw materials, businesses in prices, making them more imports has risen significantly over The Malaysia External Trade
scene. However, laws alone are will likely pass on some, if not all, expensive and the higher cost will the years. The food import bill was Development Corporation said
insufficient and we need to inculcate increased costs to the consumer. be passed on to the end user. RM63 billion last year, up from from January to August, national
a culture of accountability in those RM55.4 billion in 2020 and RM51.4 imports stood at RM858.83 billion,
aspiring to occupy high office,” “The government needs to look He said to deal with the billion in 2019. with processed foods making up
she said. at how the high cost has affected significant price hikes of imported RM19.41 billion (2.3%).
businesses in the country and if items, consumers could substitute Malaysia is also highly
‘Important to necessary, be ready to help them. such products with locally dependent on imports of mutton For the same period last year,
bridge global This will indirectly benefit produced ones, adding that this (RM879.4 million), mangoes imports stood at RM628.46
connectivity gap’ consumers too. would depend on what locally- (RM87.9 million), coconut billion while processed food
made products are available. (RM266.1 million) and beef (RM2.2 imports accounted for RM15.77
billion) to meet domestic demand. billion (2.5%).
“One option is to encourage
local production. But the effects will In 2020, eight imported items
not be seen overnight and will take exceeded 50% of domestic

KUALA LUMPUR: The International
Telecommunication Union (ITU) has a
vital role to play in improving universal
connectivity and reducing the digital
divide, said Communications and
Multimedia Minister Tan Sri
Annuar Musa.

He added that there are almost three
billion people around the world who do
not have the opportunity to get
connected and as such, ITU has a
critical task to bridge the gap within
member countries and inter-regional
disparity.

“For example, poorer or developing
countries will be having even bigger
problems as technology advances, and
unless they keep pace with technology
development, the people of that
country will be deprived of the right to
technology.

“So, I think ITU will have a great
challenge to make sure all countries can
get connected and all people have
equal access to connectivity,” he said in
an interview with ecopoliticnews.com
on the sidelines of the ITU
Plenipotentiary Conference in
Bucharest, Romania. – Bernama

Flood relief
centres in KL,
Putrajaya ready

KUALA LUMPUR: Ninety six HAPPY DAY ... Defence Senior Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein sharing a light moment with students during his visit to Maktab Rendah Sains
temporary relief centres that are able to Mara in Sungai Udang, Malacca yesterday. – BERNAMAPIX
accommodate more than 22,000 flood
evacuees from around the federal Ministry probing unauthorised sale of TnG cards
capital and Putrajaya are ready to be
activated in preparation for floods PUTRAJAYA: The Domestic Trade received four complaints on the market platforms.” involved may be subject to action
during the northeast monsoon season and Consumer Affairs Ministry has matter and found 13 card sales Nanta said based on checks and according to Section 21(5) of the
this year. detected the sale of Touch ‘n Go advertisements involving several Act for refusing or failing to submit
(TnG) near-field communication online platforms. information from the managers of feedback.”
Women, Family and Community (NFC) cards at exorbitant priices the online market platforms, a total
Development Minister Datuk Seri Rina on online market platforms . In a statement yesterday, he of 11 premises including private Nanta also said the ministry is
Mohd Harun said it is part of the 6,010 revealed that based on preliminary residences and business buildings expected to hold a meeting with
centres across the country that are able TnG NFC cards are sold at RM10 investigations, the sale of NFC TnG were inspected in relation to TnG this week to obtain the status
to accommodate more than 1.6 million at selected petrol stations or cards (on online platforms) also the case. of the methods used during the
people who may need to be relocated through online transactions using involved employees at the sale of TnG NFC cards as well as on
during the flood season. the TnG app. However, the two payment counter of a petrol He added that six notices in the shortage of the cards.
channels reportedly experienced station. accordance with Section 21 of the
“The Social Welfare Department limited supply since April. Price Control and Anti-Profiteering The TnG NFC card allows users
focuses on four things, namely “The individuals were found to Act have been issued to the parties to top up anytime and anywhere
protection, food, counselling and Domestic Trade and Consumer be selling TnG NFC cards that involved, and they were required via the Touch ‘n Go eWallet app.
registration at the centres. Affairs Minister Datuk Seri originally cost RM10 each without to submit an official response to Users of the card are not charged
Alexander Nanta Linggi said the any credit on it at a rate of more the enforcement division. any surcharges when top-up is
“In terms of food preparation, retort- ministry’s enforcement division than five times, through the online done. – Bernama
packaged food is used as initial “Failing which, the parties
preparation to ensure food quality and
freshness and zero contamination,” she
said when officiating at a relief centre
Simulation Training and Management
Programme yesterday. – Bernama

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Govt urged to help boost ‘Employers must
recovery for tourism sector receive foreign
workers at KLIA’

█ BY RAJVINDER SINGH o Matta president proposes personal income RM26.8 billion. The previous target SEPANG: Employers are required to
[email protected] tax relief for locals as incentive to purchase was 4.5 million. wait for the arrival of their new
PETALING JAYA: Local and domestic vacation packages foreign workers at the KL
inbound tourism has played a major Tourist arrivals in 2018 were 25.83 International Airport (KLIA) to
role in economic growth, while Board and the private sector need to “The government needs to million, with tourism receipts of ensure they have a legitimate
being one of the biggest employers work hand in hand to attract tourists emphasise on domestic tourism by RM84.1 billion. In 2019, arrivals were employer, said Immigration director-
in the country before the pandemic. to the country. providing incentives to travel locally 26.1 million with receipts of RM86.1 general Datuk Seri Khairul
as the industry slowly recovers from billion. In 2020, there were 4.7 Dzaimee Daud.
Malaysian Association of Tours “The time has come to think the pandemic. The private sector million arrivals with tourism
and Travel Agents (Matta) president outside the box and come up with must also ensure it has the right tools receipts of RM12.7 billion. Last year, He said the employers are
Datuk Tan Kok Liang said many in new strategies to help the tourism and ensure its products meet the only 134,728 arrivals were recorded responsible for managing the
the industry had to close shop when sector recover. The government standards of local tourists as well as with receipts of RM238.73 million documentation of the workers and
the pandemic hit as travel and needs to help tourism players stand employ enough staff to cater to any due to the Covid-19 situation. verifying that they are the employers
tourism activities came to a halt. on their feet.” surge in demand,” Tan said. of the workers concerned.
As of July this year, there were
He added that although the He said foreign tourists play a big To help local players, he 3.21 million tourist arrivals with Khairul added that although
country is now seeing the industry role and most tourist arrivals in the suggested the government RM9.35 billion in tourism revenue Immigration regulations allow
recover slowly, going back to pre- country are from Asean countries, incentivise domestic travel in Budget recorded. employers a period of only six hours
pandemic levels will not happen followed by China, India, Europe 2023 through a special income tax to receive their foreign workers at the
overnight and even the UN has said and the Middles East, adding that relief of RM8,000 per person for local The top five highest arrivals were airport, extensions may be granted
tourism is only expected to fully the China market remains closed travel packages that are purchased from Singapore, Thailand, under certain circumstances.
recover in 2024. and this hurts companies that rely through licensed travel agencies or Indonesia, China and the
heavily on arrivals from there. tour operators. Philippines. “The foreign workers in question
Tan said even with tourist arrivals will not be released until the actual
increasing, the volume is still not Tan said while there is no doubt Tourism, Arts and Culture Tourism is one of the largest employer stated in the application
enough to sustain the industry, the tourism industry is picking up, Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri industries in Malaysia, contributing arrives at KLIA to receive them.
adding that the government needs to the high cost of long-distance travel said the ministry has set a new target 6.7% to gross domestic product in
do more to help this major and uncertain economic situation of 9.2 million tourist arrivals this 2019. This dropped to 2% in 2020. “Failure to comply with this rule
contributor to the nation’s coffers has resulted in lower arrivals of year, with tourism receipts of will result in the foreign workers
recover. tourists from far-off destinations. Tourism is also one of the largest being given a ‘Not to Land’ notice and
sectors of employment, with close to sent back on the next flight to their
“There needs to be more visibility a quarter of the total workforce. country of origin,” he said in a
abroad to attract foreign tourists. statement yesterday in response to
The Malaysia Tourism Promotion In 2019, tourism sector allegations on social media related to
contributions exceeded exports of the management of entry for foreign
palm oil (RM70 billion) and rubber workers at KLIA.
gloves (RM22 billion).
A post on Facebook raised
Sarawak to fete questions on the action of sending
travel agents back foreign workers who were not
from Singapore picked up after six hours, and alleged
that the Immigration Department did
KUCHING: Tourism industry not want to take responsibility in the
players here are gearing up to event of a delay.
welcome participants of the
first post-pandemic travel agent According to Khairul, since the
familiarisation tour in nearly reopening of borders, the
three years. Immigration Department has
managed the entry of 98,079 new
Seven Singapore-based agents foreign workers from April 1 to
have been selected by the Sarawak Sept 26. – Bernama
Trade Tourism Office Singapore
(Statos) and Sarawak Tourism Board Commemorative
based on their demonstrated coins for BNM
commitment to actively promoting mint anniversary
Sarawak holiday packages in
Singapore, Bernama reported. KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Negara
Malaysia (BNM) has issued
“With food recognised as one of commemorative coins in
the main selling points in Singapore, conjunction with the 50th
the programme will include a anniversary of its mint, Kilang Wang,
scrumptious food-trail offering said governor Tan Sri Nor Shamsiah
different dining experiences during Mohd Yunus.
which participants will sample local “Kilang Wang celebrates our
delicacies such as Sarawak Laksa, country’s cultural heritage while
Kolo Mee and Ice Kacang.” showcasing the mint’s expert
craftsmanship and technology,” she
During their stay, participants said yesterday.
will also visit several iconic Established on July 10, 1971,
attractions that include the AESTHETIC APPEAL ... Visitors to Cosmobeaute Malaysia, the country’s largest and longest-running beauty trade Kilang Wang is the official mint for
Semenggoh Wildlife Centre. show, getting information from experts at one of the specialised booths at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, where Malaysian coins.
the event is being held until Saturday. – ADIB RAWI YAHYA/THESUN There will be two types of coins
issued, namely the Copper
Commemorative Coin and Nordic
P-hailing riders hoping for good news in Budget 2023 Gold Brilliant Uncirculated
Commemorative Coin.
The Copper Commemorative
Coin has a face value of RM5 and is
KUALA LUMPUR: Stakeholders in “That is why we want the 2023, and empowerment of the EPF gig economy sector as the industry is available in three shapes, namely
the gig economy, especially government to recognise p-hailing I-Saraan scheme. a “new norm” and will continue to Wau, Gasing and Congkak, with each
p-hailing delivery riders, are looking as a job, to guarantee our interests grow in the current digital era. weighing 36.6g, 21.7g and 22.8g
forward to the tabling of Budget 2023 under relevant laws.” Zulhelmi’s views were shared by respectively. They will be sold at
with the hope of more protection p-hailing rider Mohd Kamarul He suggested the government RM220 apiece.
from the government to further Zulhelmi said the mechanism Ahmad Kamil, 29, who expressed allocate funds and intensify the The Nordic Gold Brilliant
boost the industry, as well as their proposed by p-hailing riders should hope that the government would be implementation of programmes Uncirculated Commemorative Coin
welfare and well-being. be considered for immediate able to find a solution to deal with under the sector through initiatives is made of copper and several other
implementation by the government. the issue of low payment for such as upskilling, provision of metals, and weighs 8.5g.
P-hailing riders have proposed p-hailing riders. promotional platforms and It has a face value of RM1 and will
the setting up of a regulatory body to “The short-term plan is fixing the incentives to help the self-employed. be sold at RM13.20 each.
resolve issues affecting them, as well floor price for delivery charges and “The current payment is The commemorative coins are
as to serve as a link among to improve the Digital Map System in uncertain. We cannot estimate how “I am able to support myself and also available in a set of three, priced
stakeholders in the industry. the app of the provider company so much we would be getting in a my family now with the help of my at RM605 per set, each comprising
that the travel distance is in line with month. Due to the increase in the graphic design skills. Although there one Wau, one Gasing and one
Malaysian P-Hailing Delivery the Google or Waze app,” he added. prices of goods, there is also less is no fixed income, it does provide Congkak copper proof coin.
Riders Association president demand from users for p-hailing me with additional income.” The coins were available for
Zulhelmi Mansor said problems in He said other issues included an services,” he said. purchase starting yesterday, and
the sector will continue to crop up if incentive of RM500 for motorcycle He said the government should orders may be placed via
the government does not recognise maintenance, an extension of 80% Part-time graphic designer Johan be sensitive to the fact that gig https://duit.bnm.gov.my. – Bernama
the industry and introduce policies subsidy of the Self-Employed Social Faizal Azuar, 34, who is also involved economy workers were also
or laws for the sector. Security Scheme under the Social in the sector, is of the view that the struggling to recover from the
Security Organisation for the year government should strengthen the effects of the pandemic. – Bernama

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Syakirin giving Ishiak a helping hand while Malaysia signs deal
reading a book. – AMIRUL SYAFIQ/THESUN with international
atomic agency
Overcoming dyslexia
with the right strategy KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Nuclear
Agency, which is under the Science, Technology
o Nine-year-old boy goes through special classes for a year He admits there were times when Ishiak and Innovation Ministry (Mosti), signed a
to overcome learning disorder felt he was an under-achiever. But that lasted practical arrangement (PA) with the
for a year. International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in
█ BY ELLY FAZANIZA to read, write and count,” Ishiak’s father, Vienna, Austria on Tuesday to establish
[email protected] Abdullah Syakirin Mohamad told theSun. “It is sad to hear him say that he is not as cooperation in education and training in
PETALING JAYA: When Ishiak Mikael Maato smart as other children or see him frustrated radiation, transport and radioactive
Abdullah Syakirin’s parents noticed their son From then on, Syakirin and his wife with his lessons. waste safety.
was writing the letters “p” and “q”, and the prepared themselves for the challenges
numbers “2” and “3” in reverse, they were ahead. “It reminded me of my situation when I Mosti, in a statement yesterday, said the PA
alarmed. was a boy as I only started to speak at the age outlined areas of cooperation between the two
They realised that bringing up a child with of six. I stuttered and was bullied by other parties with regard to education and training in
That was back in 2020 when the seven- special needs means that learning for him kids. I was very quiet. It was thanks to my the three fields througout the Asia and
year-old’s “mirror writing” had them would be different. mother that I always scored high marks. She Pacific region.
confused and worried about his future. taught me to read and stressed the
Ishiak was placed in a special class for a importance of education at an early age. “This PA also reaffirms the importance of
Ishiak was already having speech year, where he worked on extending his cooperation and collaboration as a way of
problems by then and spoke in short bursts of attention span and arranging consonants and “I want Ishiak to know that he has dyslexia promoting an integrated approach to the
words. Fortunately for him, his parents had vowels, among others. and that it should not affect his self-esteem or development of education and training,
decided to seek help. confidence,” he said, adding that children like supporting more effective technical cooperation
He would spend 30 minutes each day Ishiak are strong in arts and crafts. programmes and ensuring coordination and
After tests by two medical professionals, online instead of in class due to the lockdown. complementarity of activities,” it said.
Ishiak was diagnosed as dyslexic, which is a Gradually, he became a happier boy and was His son can read music notes and
learning disorder that causes difficulty in often excited about his next class. memorise his favourite piano tunes. Malaysian Nuclear Agency director-general
reading due to problems in identifying Dr Abdul Rahim Harun signed the PA on behalf
speech sounds and learning how they relate Ishiak, who is now nine years old, has even He also enjoys helping his mother cook of the agency while IAEA by its deputy director-
to letters and words. created his own method of dividing numbers. and wants to be a chef one day. general of the Department of Nuclear Safety and
Security, Lydie Evrard. It was witnessed by
He was also diagnosed as having attention “He didn’t understand the concept of Syakirin, who is also Dyslexia Malaysia Science, Technology and Innovation Minister
deficit disorder, dysgraphia and dyscalculia, division. So, to teach him what is four divided Association vice-president, wants parents to Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba.
which mean difficulty in writing and by two, I’d take four of his Lego bricks and understand that dyslexic children can be
understanding simple arithmetic concepts separate them into two different groups. helped in their development so that they can According to Mosti, Malaysia and the
respectively. be on par with other children. Vienna-based IAEA will continue working
“He has since simplified this process. He together to assist other IAEA member countries
“It cost me more than RM1,000 for his imagines the number of circles and divides “I hope the stigma of parents, who are in the areas of training and capacity building,
tests, but it just had to be done. It’s a necessity them in his head. He can do this up to 100. ashamed of their dyslexic children, will be strengthening research efforts, as well as
Beyond that, he would start to get slightly eradicated because they are just deficient in exchanging and disseminating information.
confused (as the numbers get larger to be terms of learning and it is not their fault.
divided),” Syakirin said. Meanwhile, Adham, who is taking part in the
“If they are helped at an early stage, then four-day 66th IAEA General Conference in
their performance will be better. It has also Vienna which ends tomorrow, also delivered a
been proven that a person with dyslexia has national statement that emphasised
extraordinary skills and intellect.” Malaysia’s commitment to fostering closer
cooperation with the IAEA towards achieving
common goals and interests.

“Malaysia appreciates the IAEA’s support in
the coordination of research projects to foster
the sharing of scientific and technical
information.

“Malaysia is also pleased to be recognised by
the IAEA as an IAEA Cooperation Centre in
radiation processing, advanced non-destructive
testing and plant-induced mutation breeding,” it
said, adding that Malaysia hoped to renew its
recognition as an IAEA Cooperation Centre so
that its experience and expertise could continue
to be shared with other member countries.
– Bernama

Two anti-drug
proposals approved

KOTA BARU: The Kelantan Drugs Eradication
Action Council meeting yesterday approved
two proposal papers on the direction in
combating drug and substance abuse, and the
implementation of a programme focused on
eradicating social diversion and substance
abuse issues in the state.

Menteri Besar Datuk Ahmad Yakob chaired
the meeting at Kota Darulnaim Complex here.

“The council also discussed the problem of
drug abuse, drugs and social distractions and
arrived at decisions to make several
recommendations. Meanwhile, two reports
were also presented by the Royal Malaysia
Police and the National Anti-Drug Agency,” he
said in a statement yesterday. – Bernama

Pig farms in Tanjung Sepat found contributing to pollution

SHAH ALAM: Inadequate methods of pig discharged into drains and coastal waters. almost 30 years. farm operators in Selangor.
farming and pollution control have been “As such, the Veterinary Services Hee said the Selangor Water Management “The VSD will coordinate planning and
identified as the cause of water pollution
plaguing residents of Tanjung Sepat in Kuala Department (VSD) will instruct all operators Authority would also instruct the relevant land streamline the management of livestock
Langat, near here. involved to carry out cleaning and owners to immediately carry out works to operations with related farm operators. The
maintenance work on livestock farms and improve the drainage system and conduct main goal is to have a systematic sewage
State Tourism, Environment, Green sewage systems immediately. water quality sampling, adding that legal action management which does not pollute nearby
Technology and Orang Asli Affairs Committee will be taken if there is any element of water sources,” he said.
chairman Hee Loy Sian said a visit to several “Livestock excrement also needs to be pollution.
pig farms in Tanjung Sepat on Sept 23 found disposed outside the farm area and sent to Hee added that based on VSD records, there
farm operators do not use the closed house authorised disposal sites,” he said in a “For long-term measures, I will hold further are 118 active pig farms in the Kuala Langat
method. statement yesterday. discussions with state Infrastructure and district and a small part in the Sepang district.
Public Amenities, Agriculture Modernisation
As for sewage management, he said He was responding to a report by a local and Agro-Based Industry Committee “These farming activities are run on plots of
livestock excrement is collected in reservoirs daily that pig farming activities in the Tanjung chairman Izham Hashim to organise a land with agricultural status. All these premises
inside the premises, causing the effluent to be Sepat area had caused odour pollution and dialogue session with associations and all pig operate with licences registered by the VSD.”
water drainage problems for residents for – Bernama

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parents of late graduate NEWS WITHOUT BORDERS

o It would have been our worked so hard to obtain it. It would have tears while Mazmon held their son’s Second SRC case to
proudest moment to see been our proudest moment to see him collect bachelor’s degree. be heard after Najib’s
him collect scroll in person, it in person,” Yahani said. conviction review
says tearful father Fellow graduates and their families at the
“Every time I look at the prayer mat UiTM Tunku Chancellor Hall then observed a KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court yesterday
█ BY SURAYA ALI cabinet he built for us just before his passing, minute’s silence. set Nov 29 for mention of Datuk Seri Najib
[email protected] it reminds me of how sweet our son was. He Abdul Razak’s second SRC International Sdn
PETALING JAYA: The journey from Gua was always the helpful one and fussed Yahani urged students to pursue their Bhd (SRC) case involving RM27 million
Musang in Kelantan was bittersweet for over us. dreams and not waste any time on belonging to the sovereign wealth fund.
Yahani Yusof, 64, and his wife Mazmon Daud, distractions.
57. They were on the way to attend the “He was always helping us and his Judge Mohamed Zaini Mazlan fixed the date
convocation of their son, Muhammad siblings. Now, he is gone forever. But (he is “Young adults are the nation’s future. Your after allowing the prosecution’s application to
Fakhrur Radzi Yahani, 24. always) on our minds, fondly remembered parents have sacrificed and invested much to have another mention date for the case,
for his kindness towards others.” raise you and pay for your schooling. pending Najib’s review application to reverse
But he had died on Nov 24, just two weeks his conviction and sentence for the
short of his birthday. The fifth of seven siblings, Muhammad “Never give up on your dreams. Do not fall misappropriation of RM42 million of
Fakhrur was killed in a road crash while on for empty promises of quick wealth, but SRC funds.
Amid the tears and sadness, Yahani went his way to work at a furniture factory near his concentrate on your education as it is the
on stage pushing Mazmon in a wheelchair to rented home in Machang. only thing that no one can take away DPP Mohd Ashrof Adrin Kamarul said the
receive the scroll on behalf of their late son, from you.” first case management of Najib’s review
who studied woodworking. The UiTM graduate was living in Machang application has been set on Oct 21 at the Federal
while waiting to further his studies. Meanwhile, Muhammad Fakhrur’s sister Court.
“I had to be strong. I braved myself to Mazni Fifi Imani, 26, who also graduated with
receive the scroll on his behalf as he had “He never caused us any trouble or even an Accountancy degree at the same “I humbly require another mention date for
asked for money. He would work and earn his convocation, recounted sharing her happiest the RM27 million SRC case pending the
living,” Yahani told theSun. moments with him. disposal of that review.

At the time of his death, Muhammad “Two weeks before the crash, my brother “We anticipate the review to be heard in
Fakhrur was planning to be a skills trainer in visited us in Gua Musang and asked us to November or December but if you’re inclined to
woodworking and was working to save up celebrate his birthday earlier. it, I personally think it would not be done (by)
tuition fees for his course, which was due to then,” said Mohd Ashrof.
start in February. “It was as if he knew it would be his last
birthday celebration with us as he had Counsel Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee
As the couple left the stage, they held back requested a white-themed party.” Abdullah, who is representing Najib, said the
defence team had sent a letter to the Federal
Yahani and Mazmon receiving Muhammad Fakhrur’s degree at the convocation ceremony in Shah Alam. Court to request an earlier case management
date for the review because of the urgency of
1MDB trial: Saudi prince’s letter presented to court fundamental issues in the case.

KUALA LUMPUR: The defence in Datuk Seri US$100 million as a gift, which shall be million mentioned in the letter and these two “I have no objection (for the court to set
Najib Abdul Razak’s 1Malaysia Development remitted to Najib’s account. transactions would be a personal gift? another mention date for the RM27 million SRC
Bhd (1MDB) RM2.3 billion graft trial Uma Devi: I cannot conclude because the case) because it has nexus to the first case (the
yesterday submitted a letter from the royal “The letter also stated that Najib shall have amount differs and (I am) also not sure RM42 million SRC case), it is only logical. I
family of Saudi Arabia stating that the former absolute discretion to determine how the gift whether the letter was given to the bank prior presume by November, the apex court should
prime minister received a cash gift of US$100 shall be used to promote Islam so it continues to these transactions. hear us (for the review).”
million (RM462 million) in recognition of his to flourish, and the prince added that he did Wan Aizuddin: From the branch’s side, this
contribution to the Islamic world. not expect to receive any personal benefit letter has never been (sighted)? Mohamed Zaini said parties may write to the
whether directly or indirectly as a result of the Uma Devi: Yes. court should there be any extraordinary
The letter, bearing the letter head of the gift,” said the lawyer. development in the review application.
Private Office of Saud Abdulaziz Majid Al The banker also testified that nothing was – Bernama
Saud, who is the former governor of Madinah Wan Aizuddin then questioned the 37th done to stop the remittance of US$620 million
and a member of the House of Saud, said the prosecution witness, AmBank (M) Bhd Jalan into Najib’s bank account in August 2013, as Former anti-drug
gift was in view of their friendship as well as in Raja Chulan branch manager R. Uma Devi, no red flags were triggered by the bank when chief fined for graft
appreciation of Najib’s ideas as a modern about the letter during cross-examination, the transactions took place.
Islamic leader. while referring her to two documents MALACCA: A former director of the Malacca
regarding deposits amounting to RM60.6 She explained that there were several chapter of the National Anti-Drug Agency
Najib’s counsel Wan Aizuddin Wan million and RM30.2 million received by Najib trigger points which the bank looked for, (Nada) was fined RM3,000 by the sessions court
Mohammed, when reading out the letter between February and June 2011. including the amounts transfered, the yesterday for accepting RM400 in bribes four
signed by the prince on Feb 1, 2011, said the Wan Aizuddin: Would you agree that there is purpose of the transfers and disclosures of years ago.
letter stated that the prince granted Najib an irresistible conclusion that the US$100 information from the customer. – Bernama
Judge Elesabet Paya Wan also ordered
Mohamad Yusof Kameh, 55, to serve six months
in jail if he failed to pay the fine.

Mohamad Yusof had earlier pleaded guilty
to an alternative charge of obtaining for himself
valuable items, involving RM400, without
consideration of one Budyarif Rahmat, whom
he knew had a connection with his official
function.

He committed the offence at the Malacca
Nada office on June 22, 2018.

The alternative charge, framed under
Section 165 of the Penal Code, carries
imprisonment of up to two years or a fine,
or both.

The prosecution was conducted by
Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission
prosecuting officer Nur Syakila Yaacob, while
Mohamad Yusof was represented by lawyer
Datuk Naran Singh. – Bernama

Bangladeshi sought
in robbery probe

KUALA LUMPUR: Police are looking for a
Bangladeshi man to facilitate further
investigations into a robbery on Jalan Tun
Sambanthan reported five years ago.

Brickfields police said in a statement
yesterday the man they were looking for was the
complainant in the case, Mohammed Kazi
Kamrul, bearing passport number is
BL 0885743 and whose last known address was
at No. 223, Level 2, Jalan Tun Sambanthan in
Kuala Lumpur.

“Further investigations into the case is being
done under Section 395 of the Penal Code.

“The DPP has instructed us to recall the
complainant to facilitate the investigations and
return of exhibits.”

Any inquiries can be directed to
investigating officer Insp Yeo Joo Boon at
016-515 9755. – Bernama

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NEWS WITHOUT BORDERS

BRIEFS INDONESIA APPROVES
HOME-GROWN VACCINE

Buildings shake as typhoonJAKARTA: Indonesia has approved
its first domestically produced
Covid-19 vaccine for emergency use
for people over 18, food and drugs tears across Vietnam
agency chief Penny Lukito was
quoted by news media as saying
yesterday. The Indovac vaccine has
been developed by state-owned
pharmaceutical company Bio Farma
and the Baylor College of Medicine
in Houston, Texas. Penny was cited HANOI: Typhoon Noru tore roofs o Storm rips roofs from hundreds of homes, Around 300 houses in the coastal
by news portal CNN Indonesia as from homes and caused power causes power outages province of Quang Tri had their
saying the approval was “given as a outages across central Vietnam roofs blown off on Tuesday as the
primary vaccine for adults”. Bio yesterday, with hundreds of biggest to ever hit the country. In the tourist city of Hoi An, the wind began picking up speed.
Farma said earlier this month it thousands of people taking refuge, Wind speeds were lower than Hoai River was close to bursting its
would produce 20 million doses of after the storm claimed at least 10 banks, while the ground was littered “I heard the sound of fallen trees
the vaccine this year and 100 million lives in the Philippines. initially feared, but forecasters said with metal roof sheeting and fallen and signboards outside.
doses by 2024. The firm also said it heavy rain would continue and
has sought a halal certificate from In Danang, Vietnam’s “I was scared.
relevant authorities. – Reuters third-largest city, high-rise “But we were prepared so luckily
buildings shook as the typhoon the losses were not that bad,” said
made landfall in the early hours of warned of landslides and serious trees that had damaged cars and Nguyen.
Residents rushed to clean up the
RESTAURANT FIRE yesterday, packing wind speeds of flooding. blocked roads. debris early yesterday, with some
KILLS 17 IN CHINA up to 120kph, according to the The Defence Ministry has Several streets in the old town shops already open and tourists
BEIJING: A fire at a restaurant in national forecaster. mobilised around 40,000 soldiers were under water. walking the streets, taking pictures
northeastern China yesterday killed More than 300,000 people in and 200,000 militia members, “The typhoon was terrible last of the floodwater.
17 people and injured another three, Vietnam hunkered down in shelters equipped with armoured vehicles night. I could not sleep as the wind Reshma D’Souza, from India,
according to local authorities. The overnight after experts predicted and boats in preparation for rescue was so strong and loud,” said
blaze broke out at 12.40pm in an the storm would be one of the and relief operations. resident Nguyen Thi Hien. spent a frightening night in her
eatery in the city of Changchun, the hotel room.
local government said in a A man walking along the
statement posted on the Weibo beach following the At around 1am, she saw that the
social media platform. Firefighters passage of the typhoon in “wall was vibrating”.
“rushed to the scene” and Danang yesterday. – AFPPIX
completed search and rescue work “(It was) shaking, so I was just
by 3pm, the statement said. “The praying and I was so scared.”
injured have been sent to hospital
for treatment while posthumous Airports and offices across
care for the victims is being carried central provinces began to reopen
out,” it said. Authorities said the yesterday afternoon.

But key sections of the highway
linking Hanoi in the north with
commercial hub Ho Chi Minh City
cause of the incident is under in the south remained closed due to
investigation. – AFP landslides and floods, according to
state media.
WHITE HOUSE HOSTS Noru hit Vietnam after
slamming into the Philippines
PACIFIC ISLAND NATIONS earlier this week as a super typhoon
with winds of up to 195 kph, leaving
WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden 10 dead and eight missing, the civil
and his government rolled out the defence office said.
red carpet for the leaders of tiny
Pacific island countries yesterday in The typhoon continued to move
what an American official called an inland yesterday, and is forecasted
“unprecedented” diplomatic effort, to pass over Laos before hitting
conducted under the shadow of Thailand’s northeastern Ubon
rising Chinese influence in the Ratchathani province today and
region. Events began yesterday and gradually weakening into a tropical
will culminate with an address by
Biden today and dinner at the White depression.
House. The invitees will meet Thai authorities warned of heavy
everyone from Cabinet secretaries to rain and possible flash flooding,
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the saying people living in high-risk
US Coast Guard chief. “We’ve done areas should prepare to evacuate
meetings like this with the Pacific their homes. – AFP
leaders before. They’ve normally
been about an hour long in Hawaii or
elsewhere,” said a senior US official. US VP slams ‘disturbing’ China actions India bans
“We’ve never done anything like this. group, citing
This is unprecedented.” – AFP TOKYO: US Vice-President Kamala Sea, and most recently, provocations million people can decide its future. ‘terror links’
Harris condemned yesterday across the Taiwan Strait.” US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi
NORTH KOREA FIRES TWO “disturbing” actions by China in the
BALLISTIC MISSILES Pacific while pledging to deepen The remarks to American sailors visited Taiwan last month,
wearing dress whites come after US infuriating China, which then
SEOUL: North Korea fired two
short-range ballistic missiles off its “unofficial ties” with Taiwan, days President Joe Biden pledged in an carried out its largest-ever military
east coast yesterday, the South’s after Washington pledged its forces interview aired on Sept 18 to defend exercises around the island. NEW DELHI: India banned an
military said, just a day before US would defend the island. the China-claimed island of Taiwan Harris said US forces would organisation and its affiliates for
Vice-President Kamala Harris is set to against an “unprecedented attack”. five years yesterday over alleged
arrive in Seoul. After a stop in Japan, Harris made her remarks on the operate in the region “undaunted terrorism links, after a
Harris is set to arrive in the South deck of USS Howard destroyer America subscribed to a “one and unafraid” even as the United nationwide crackdown that saw
Korean capital and visit the heavily during a visit to the largest overseas China” policy that formally States expects “continued hundreds of the organisation’s
fortified Demilitarised Zone US Navy installation in the world at recognises only Beijing but binds the aggressive” actions by China. members arrested.
between the neighbours today. Yokosuka, near the Japanese capital. US government to provide
Japan’s coast guard also reported a democratically ruled Taiwan with “We will continue to oppose any A government notice said
suspected ballistic missile test. The “China is undermining key the means to defend itself. unilateral change to the status quo. Popular Front of India (PFI) had
launch came two days after South elements of the international been outlawed for its ties to
Korea and American forces launched rules-based order,” said Harris, who China said Taiwan is one of its “And we will continue to support extremist groups, including
a military drill in waters off the is on a four-day trip to Asia. provinces. Taiwan’s self-defence, consistent Islamic State, and for violent
South’s east coast involving an with our long-standing policy. attacks attributed to its members.
aircraft carrier. On Sunday, North “China has flexed its military and It has long vowed to bring Taiwan
economic might to coerce and under its control and has not ruled “Taiwan is a vibrant democracy The PFI denies involvement
intimidate its neighbours. out the use of force to do so. that contributes to the global good
“And we have witnessed from technology to health, and
Korea had fired another ballistic Taiwan’s government strongly beyond, and the United States will in extremist activity and says it is
missile towards the sea off its east disturbing behaviour in the East objects to China’s sovereignty continue to deepen our unofficial the subject of a “witch hunt” by
coast. – Reuters China Sea and in the South China claims and said only the island’s 23 ties.” – Reuters the government.
Police have arrested more
than 300 PFI cadres in raids
Singapore scrambles fighter jets after false bomb threat across the country since Friday.

A Home Affairs Ministry
statement announcing the ban
SINGAPORE: The city-state The plane landed safely at Changi making false threats of a terrorist act On Facebook, the Defence outlined a laundry list of
scrambled fighter jets to escort a flight Airport about three hours later, and for suspected drug consumption. Ministry said F-16 fighter jets had charges, accusing the group of
yesterday after a passenger on board escorted by fighter jets. “Singapore Airlines can confirm escorted the plane to Changi Airport violent and subversive activities.
allegedly claimed he had a bomb in “Preliminary investigations indicate that an unruly passenger allegedly hit where the army’s bomb squad and Members had engaged in
his luggage and assaulted the crew, that a 37-year-old male passenger had a cabin crew member and made a airport police determined the “cold-blooded killings of persons
police said in a statement. allegedly claimed that there was a bomb threat on board flight SQ33,” a passenger’s claims were false. from other organisations,
Police were notified of a bomb bomb in a hand-carry bag, and had spokesman for the airline said. The air force had previously obtaining explosives to target
threat on Singapore Airlines flight assaulted the crew,” the statement said. Passengers and crew disembarked scrambled fighter jets to escort prominent people and places
SQ33 from San Francisco at 2.40am The man was restrained by crew normally after security checks of the commercial airlines after bomb and destruction of public
yesterday, the statement said. members and later arrested for aircraft were completed, he said. threats in 2018 and 2019. – AFP property”, the notice said. – AFP

7theSUN ON THURSDAY | SEPTEMBER 29, 2022
NEWS WITHOUT BORDERS

Kremlin proxies claim victory in annexation votes

KYIV: Kremlin-installed authorities of Russia’s seven-month invasion. local authorities said 98.42% voted in His spokesman Dmitry Peskov and all available means to defend its
in four Ukrainian regions under Pro-Russian authorities in favour of annexation, according to said the votes would have “radical” territory, implying that after
Russian control claimed victory on local authorities. legal implications and that the annexation, Moscow could deploy
Tuesday in annexation votes, Zaporizhzhia said 93.11% of voters so-called referendums “will also have strategic nuclear weapons to repulse
drawing global outrage, as Moscow backed joining Russia, according to Officials in Moscow-held Donetsk consequences for security”, referring Ukrainian attempts to retake the
warned it could use nuclear weapons preliminary results on Tuesday region claimed victory as well, with to Moscow’s threats to use nuclear territory.
to defend the territories. evening. the local poll body saying 99.23% of weapons to defend its territory.
the vote was for annexation. “I want to remind you, the deaf
Ukraine and its allies have In Kherson, another Ukraine’s President Volodymyr who hear only themselves, Russia has
denounced the so-called Moscow-occupied region in southern “Saving people in the territories Zelensky vowed on Tuesday that Kyiv the right to use nuclear weapons if
referendums as a sham, saying the Ukraine, officials said 87.05% of where this referendum is taking place would defend its citizens in necessary,” said Putin ally and
West would never recognise the electors supported the move after all is the focus of the attention of our entire Moscow-held regions and rejected Russian Security Council deputy
results of the ballots that have the ballots were counted. society and of the entire country,” the referendums as a “farce.” chairman Dmitry Medvedev on
dramatically ratcheted up the stakes Russian President Vladimir Putin said social media on Tuesday. – AFP
In the eastern Lugansk region during a meeting with officials. Putin said Russia would use any
controlled by pro-Russia separatists,

‘More action needed to Hurricane leaves
Cuba without power

safeguard mental health’ HAVANA: Powerful Hurricane Ian left a trail of
destruction and caused a widespread
o Psychological distress trillion (RM4.6 trillion), said the World Health “We have a huge responsibility ahead blackout in Cuba on Tuesday, while Florida
at work costly for Organisation (WHO) and the International of us.” residents braced for a direct hit from the
individuals and society: UN Labour Organisation (ILO). “extremely dangerous” storm that is already
The workplace itself is often a trigger for pummeling the US state with high winds.
GENEVA: Far more must be done to “It’s time to focus on the detrimental effect mental health woes, the two agencies warned.
safeguard mental health on the job, the work can have on our mental health,” WHO Ian hit Cuba’s western regions for more
United Nations (UN) said yesterday, chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said in a In its fresh report listing 13 guidelines on than five hours on Tuesday morning, before
presenting new guidelines on how to lessen statement. how to counter the problem, WHO moving out over the warm waters of the Gulf
psychological strains linked to the workplace. highlighted that meaningful work can protect of Mexico, said the Insmet meteorological
“The well-being of the individual is reason mental well-being, providing a sense of institute.
The UN agencies for health and labour enough to act, but poor mental health can accomplishment, confidence and earnings.
published two documents filled with advice also have a debilitating impact on a person’s The storm damaged Cuba’s power network
on how best to prevent and protect against performance and productivity.” But it stressed that harmful or poor working and plunged the island into darkness, leaving
mental health risks at work, warning that conditions, bad working relationships and it “without electrical service”, state electricity
psychological distress is costly for individuals The UN health agency cautioned in June unemployment “can significantly contribute company Union Electrica said on Twitter.
and society alike. that nearly one billion people globally were to worsening mental health or exacerbate
living with a mental disorder before Covid-19 existing mental health conditions”. Only the few people with gasoline-powered
An estimated 12 billion work days are lost hit – and the pandemic has made this much generators had access to electricity on the
every year due to depression and anxiety, worse. The workplace can also amplify wider island of more than 11 million people.
costing the global economy nearly US$1 issues that negatively affect mental health,
Working-age adults are especially affected, like discrimination over gender, age, ethnicity, Others had to make do with flashlights or
with one in six suffering from a mental sexual orientation and disability, WHO candles at home, and lit their way with cell
disorder at any given time, said WHO. pointed out. phones as they walked on the streets.

“The numbers are alarming,” ILO team The new guidelines cover measures to In the western city of Pinar del Rio, AFP
lead on occupational safety and health Manal build workers’ stress management, including footage showed downed power lines, flooded
Azzi told reporters. mindfulness and physical activity. – AFP streets and a scattering of damaged rooftops.

“Desolation and destruction. These are
terrifying hours. Nothing is left here,” a
70-year-old resident of the city was quoted as
saying in a social media post by his journalist
son Lazaro Manuel Alonso.

About 40,000 people were evacuated across
Pinar del Rio province, which bore the brunt
of the storm, said local authorities.

The US National Hurricane Centre said it
expects Ian to gain strength before hitting the
west coast of Florida early today as an
“extremely dangerous” major hurricane.

Calls to heed evacuation warnings were
echoed from local Florida officials up to US
President Joe Biden, who said Ian “could be a
very severe hurricane, life-threatening and
devastating in its impact”. – AFP

BRIEFS SOCIAL MEDIA BAN ON CIVIL
SERVANTS IN SRI LANKA
WATER WALK ... Tourists wearing waterproof plastic shoe covers walking across a flooded St Mark’s Square in Venice, following an ‘Alta Acqua’ high
tide event, that was too low to operate the Mose Experimental Electromechanical Module that protects the Italian city from floods, but high enough COLOMBO: Sri Lanka ordered civil servants
to potentially threaten St Mark’s Basilica. – AFPPIX yesterday not to express opinions on social
media after some officials claimed
US admits killing 12 civilians worldwide last year schoolchildren were fainting from a lack of
food due to the dire economic crisis. In a
WASHINGTON: The American military killed according to the public part of the report. having wounded three civilians on Jan 1 in a fresh order to 1.5 million state employees,
12 civilians last year, all in Afghanistan, The Pentagon has already acknowledged strike in Qunyo Barrow, Somalia. the Ministry of Public Administration and
according to a Pentagon report released on Management said a long-established ban
Tuesday. its responsibility for the deaths of 10 members The Pentagon also reassessed its counts on speaking to reporters now extends to
of the same family, including seven children, from the years 2018 to 2020, recognising 10 social media posts.“Expressing opinions on
The Department of Defence “assesses that during the chaotic US withdrawal from more dead and 18 wounded, all in Syria. social media by a public officer shall
there were approximately 12 civilians killed Afghanistan at the end of August last year. constitute an offence that leads to
and approximately five civilians injured NGOs regularly publish much higher disciplinary action,” the order said. It
during 2021 as a result of US military The public document specifies that a assessments of deaths and injuries from US followed claims from provincial health
operations”, said the report, which Congress civilian was killed in a US strike on Jan 8 in strikes in conflict zones. officials and teachers that dozens of
has required to be produced annually since Herat, and another on Aug 11 in Kandahar. students were fainting in schools because
2018, and part of which is classified. Airwars, which lists civilian victims of air of a lack of food. – AFP
Two civilians were also wounded on Jan 18 strikes around the world, estimated in a report
All of the deaths occurred in Afghanistan, in Kandahar. that between 15 and 27 civilians had been BODY OF SKI MOUNTAINEER
killed in US operations in Syria alone. – AFP FOUND IN NEPAL
In addition, the US military admitted
KATHMANDU: A search team retrieved the
body of top American ski mountaineer
Hilaree Nelson from the Himalayas
yesterday, two days after she disappeared
on the slopes of Nepal’s Manaslu peak.
Nelson slipped and went missing while
skiing down the world’s eighth-highest
mountain, after a successful summit with
her partner Jim Morrison on Monday.
Morrison led the search operations
and had left yesterday morning on a
helicopter to resume efforts to locate her.
“The search team that left this morning on
a helicopter spotted her body and is
bringing her back,” said Jiban Ghimire of
Shangri-La Nepal Trek, which organised
the expedition. – AFP

8 theSUN ON THURSDAY | SEPTEMBER 29, 2022
SPEAK UP

Supersonic cyber threat response

█ BY MATT HUBBARD Incident response is the key appointed to the right incident response 4) Where are the affected devices?
As we can see, cybersecurity is all about our roles. At the enterprise level, this step Connected devices are everywhere, from the
AUTOMATION and digitalisation are response. The faster and more holistic our requires bringing in people beyond IT and production lines and classrooms to operating
major enablers for small businesses response to cyber incidents, the faster we can security operations centre from legal, public theaters and executive suites. Understanding
in Asia Pacific. Small businesses get our business back on track. relations, human resources, facilities and where compromised devices are located can
employ the majority of Asia Pacific other relevant departments. help the team prioritise its response.
populations, and also contribute The Centre for Internet Security (CIS), one
significantly to the gross domestic product of the foremost international non-profit 17.6: Enterprises need to pre-designate Untested or incompletely tested plans can
(GDP) in countries in this region. entities working with global practitioners for approved communication channels for fail during a crisis, complicating and slowing
cybersecurity, has a set of best practices people involved in the response to use during down the response. Response delays can
For example, Singapore’s small and known as CIS Critical Security Controls, now an incident. They should also choose backup worsen the scope of the incident by allowing
medium enterprises (SME) contribute 48% of standing at Version 8. These documents help channels, in case the primary channels are intruders more time in the system. So the
the GDP. In Japan, SME contribute 70% of any business understand how best to deal compromised. For example, the NotPetya longer it takes to identify an attack and isolate
national employment and 50% of GDP, with cyber risks and intrusions. (cyberattacks using the Petya malware) the devices and networks involved, the bigger
according to the Organisation for Economic attack took down email systems across the disruption can be.
Cooperation and Development. In Australia, One of the key Controls is CIS Control 17, enterprise targets, complicating the response
national employment is a primarily small which addresses incident response with for impacted companies. For example, SolarWinds, an American
business, upwards of 97%, while three basic safeguards that every company that develops software for
contributing to 32% of the Australian GDP. organisation should implement. Control 17 17.7: Organisations should thoroughly businesses, “saw signs of hackers invading
The government lead also includes half a dozen more safeguards test incident response plans at least once a their networks as early as January of 2019,
Cybersecurity incidents continue to increase for enterprises, regardless of whether the year using a variety of scenarios, including about eight months earlier than the
in number and sophistication, which means enterprise works with sensitive or current IT threats. This step requires previously publicly disclosed timeline”, but
the need for effective incident response confidential data. identifying the security testing tools your delays in identification and response allowed
management keeps ratcheting up. By Plan, communicate, test team will need well in advance of planned attackers to stay almost two more years
October 2021, the number of data- The basics of CIS Control 17 are 17.1, 17.2 tests. within their system.
compromise incidents driven by and 17.3. These are the minimum incident
ransomware, phishing, and other attacks response for any entity to start with. 17.8: Response teams should follow Delayed or disorganised responses can
was already running 27% ahead of the total cybersecurity testing and incident response also lead to steep compliance penalties. For
for all of 2020. 17.1: Organisations need to designate one drills with reviews to see what worked and example, under the General Data Protection
incident response lead and one backup what needs improvement next time. Regulation, the European Union requires
As cybersecurity risks and threats person. The CIS Internet of Things (IoT) enterprises to report known data exposures
escalate, especially threats such as companion guide recommends that CIS Control 17.9 is the ultimate level within 72 hours of discovery. Slow incident
ransomware and vulnerabilities, the race organisations also pick a response lead and a safeguard if particular entities handle very response has led to costly fines for some
between businesses and threat actors is backup for IoT incidents, because the threats sensitive data. organisations, including one travel booking
down to time, or the speed of identification, to unmanaged devices and the appropriate site that was fined US$560,000 (RM2.59
isolation and mitigation of threats. This is responses differ from IT and managed 17.9: Organisations should set thresholds million) for reporting a breach 22 days after
cyber resilience. In Asia Pacific, the most devices. for incidents, “including, at a minimum, discovery.
effective means to enabling both differentiating between an incident and an
cybersecurity prowess and resilience starts 17.2: Organisations need to write and event”. Setting thresholds will enable your Miscommunication during incident
from the government. continuously update their incident-reporting response team to prioritise its work and allow response can also undermine organisations’
contact list. It should include anyone who your security team to automate alerts at those relationships with investors and customers.
In Japan, the Basic Act on Cybersecurity needs to know, such as law enforcement and thresholds for more efficient responses. The resulting brand damage can lead to a
and the Telecommunications Business Act, regulatory agencies, insurers, employees and Pitfalls of incident response failures decline in stock value, customer churn, and
and the Cybersecurity Management vendors. Other relevant stakeholders may When security teams lack comprehensive increases in the average cost to acquire new
Guidelines since November 2017, present include shareholders and investors, patients, data about their devices and what those customers.
recommendations on threat identification students or customers. The list may also devices are doing – or when that data is Leverage intelligence to power your
and mitigation, as well as incident response include public relations contacts for crisis scattered across different security solutions – response plan
and resilience. management and media contacts. it is virtually impossible to launch a fast, One of the effective means to optimising an
effective response to an incident. incident response management system is to
The Australian Government’s Australian 17.3: Employees need a written process look for a solution that manages all assets
Cyber Security Centre has guidelines for they can follow to report incidents, including To respond properly, security teams need and integrates their existence and
managing cybersecurity incidents, including those involving IoT devices. That process real-time answers to four key questions: information into a unified platform.
policy definition, detection, keeping an should explain clearly what types of incidents 1) Which devices are affected?
incident register, managing data leaks, or issues to report, who to send the report to, For example, is the incident unfolding on Look for tools and information where you
handling malware and intrusions, evidence when to report incidents, and how to share your organisation’s connected printers, or is can achieve faster, more focused incident
control, and reporting incidents. the information (for example, via email, it targeting a wider range of devices that response, remediation and recovery. After
phone, instant message or another channel). share the same IoT operating system? any incident, you should also have the means
The Singapore government has always 2) What do the devices control and what do to allow your team to leverage on AI
been especially cognisant of cyber threats, as In light of privacy laws around Asia Pacific, they communicate with? (Artificial Intelligence)-powered anomaly
the small nation is especially digitalised, entities handling sensitive or restricted data Devices that control critical infrastructure detection to identify anomalous device
where residents use digital IDs to sign on to should implement steps 17.4 through 17.8. operations, patient safety, security behaviour that can signal an attack. After the
government services, banking, and other monitoring and other sensitive tasks require incident response, security teams can access
transactions. 17.4: Organisations must define all the a more urgent response than, say, a Rickroll the logs for review and forensics.
roles, responsibilities, compliance issues and (an internet prank) breach of connected
The Cybersecurity Act 2018 and the earlier communication requirements for incident televisions. The world we are in now is accelerating
Computer Misuse Act both collectively help response. Without clear action steps, a team 3) What networks are the devices on? just as cyber threats are escalating and
any entity in Singapore to understand the can waste valuable time duplicating efforts When security teams can see which networks gaining sophistication. How we respond to all
confines of the cyber arena and what is and and untangling communication threads and segments the devices have access to, and threats can literally make or break our
what is not condoned. The Cybersecurity during an incident response. Unclear roles whether those limits have been breached, operations.
Act presents a regulatory framework on and requirements also raise the likelihood they can more quickly assess risks to other
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Inflation phobia costly affair

COMMENT By Anis Chowdhury and Jomo Kwame Sundaram support activity”. It acknowledges, “the threat of the hardship”.
inflation and limited fiscal space are spurring In August, the Bank of International
INFLATION phobia among central banks A 2018 San Francisco Fed study assessed the policymakers in many countries to withdraw
(CBs) is dragging economies into recession Great Recession cost Americans about policy support even as the global economy slows Settlements (BIS) head urged shifting attention
and debt crises. Their dogmatic beliefs US$70,000 (RM323,000) each. The Harvard sharply”. from managing demand to enabling supply. He
prevent them from doing right. Instead, they Business Review estimated, over 2008-2010, it warned central bankers had for too long
take their cues from Washington: The US Fed, cost the US government “well over US$2 trillion, It also suggests, “policymakers could shift assumed that supply adjusts automatically and
Treasury and Bretton Woods institutions (BWI). more than twice the cost of the 17-year-long war their focus from reducing consumption to smoothly shifts in demand. “Continuing to rely
“Race to the bottom” in Afghanistan”. boosting production … to generate additional primarily on aggregate demand tools i.e. the
Both BWIs – the International Monetary Fund Harmful impacts investment and improve productivity and capital interest rate to boost growth in this environment
(IMF) and World Bank – have recently raised the “The human and social costs are more far- allocation … critical for growth and poverty could increase the danger, as higher and harder-
alarm about the likely dire consequences of the reaching than the immediate temporary loss of reduction”. to-control inflation could result.”
ensuing contractionary “race to the bottom”. But income.” Such effects are typically much greater
their dogmas stop them from being pragmatic. for the most vulnerable, e.g. the youth and long- However, it does not offer much policy But the BIS “chief economist” soon urged
Hence, their policy analyses and advice come term unemployed. guidance besides the usual irrelevant platitudes, major economies to “forge ahead with forceful”
across as incoherent, even contradictory. e.g. CBs “must communicate policy decisions interest rate hikes despite growing threats of
Studies have documented its harmful clearly while safeguarding their independence”. recession. He did not seem to care that the rate
Ominously, the Bank has warned, “the global impacts on wellbeing, particularly mental health. hike gamble to fight inflation may not work and
economy is now in its steepest slowdown Recessions in Europe and North America caused It even blames “labour-market constraints”. its costs could be astronomical.
following a post-recession recovery since 1970”. over 10,000 more suicides, greater drug abuse For decades, the Bank promoted measures to Inflation fear mongering
As “central banks across the world and other self-harming behaviour. Adverse promote labour market flexibility, ostensibly to Influential economists at the US Fed, Bank of
simultaneously hike interest rates in response to socio-economic and health impacts are worse in increase participation rates, reduce prices, via England, IMF and BIS fear “second-round”
inflation, the world may be edging toward a developing countries with poor social protection. wages, and re-employ displaced workers. Such effects of mainly supply-shock inflation due to
global recession in 2023”. policies since the 1980s have accelerated “wage-price spirals”. But IMF research
Interest rate hikes during 1979-1982 declining productivity growth and real incomes acknowledged, “little empirical research … on …
Warning “increased interest rates will bite”, triggered debt crises in over 40 developing for most. the effects of oil price shocks on wages and
IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva has countries. The 1982 world recession “coincided They have reduced labour’s share of national factors affecting their strength”. It found low
urged countries to “buckle up”, acknowledging with the second-lowest growth rate in income, increasing inequality. To make matters likelihood of such “pass-through” effects due to
anti-inflationary measures threaten recovery. developing economies over the past five worse, the Bank misleadingly attributes many significant labour market changes, including
“For hundreds of millions of people it will feel like decades, second only to 2020”. A “decade of lost policy-induced economic woes to high inflation. drastic declines in unionisation and collective
a recession, even if the world economy avoids” growth in many developing economies” In May, the IMF deputy managing director bargaining.
two consecutive quarters of contracting output. followed. argued wages did not have to be suppressed to
avoid inflation. She called for CB vigilance and It reported “almost zero pass-through for
Georgieva also noted the US Fed rate hikes But the Bank research shows interest rate “forceful” actions against inflation, which “will 1980-1999” and negligible effects during 2000-
have strengthened the dollar, raising import costs hikes “may not be sufficient to bring global remain significantly above central bank targets 2019, before concluding, “in a broad stroke, the
and making it costlier to service dollar- inflation back down”. The Bank even warns for a while”. pass-through has declined over time in Europe”.
denominated debt. But reciting the mantra, she major CBs’ anti-inflationary measures may No more Washington consensus Similar findings have been reported by others.
claims if inflation “gets under control, then we trigger “a string of financial crises in emerging In June, an IMF policy note advised allowing “a
can see a foundation for growth and recovery”. market and developing economies”, which full pass-through of higher international fuel The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA)
“would do them lasting harm”. prices to domestic users”. It advised recognising research found “the current episode has many
This contradicts all evidence that low inflation the supply shock causes of contemporary differences to the 1970s, when a wage-price spiral
comes at the expense of robust growth. Per capita Developing country governments’ external inflation and protecting the most vulnerable. did emerge”. It concluded, “there are a number of
output growth and productivity growth both fell debt – increasingly commercial, costing more But more alarmist IMF staff urge otherwise. In factors that work against a wage-price spiral
during three decades of low inflation. Also, low and repayable sooner – has ballooned since the July, its “chief economist” urged, “bringing emerging, … implying that the overall risk in
inflation has not prevented financial crises. 2008-2009 global financial crisis. The pandemic inflation back to central bank targets should be most advanced economies is probably quite low”.
has caused more debt to become unsustainable the top priority … Central Banks that have started
Even if growth recovers, recessions’ scars as rich countries oppose meaningful relief. tightening should stay the course until inflation is Australian professor, Ross Garnaut, has
remain. For example, an IMF study found, “the Misleading policy views tamed”. suggested, “the spectre of a virulent wage-price
Great Recession of 2007–2009 has left gaping The Bank correctly notes, “A slowdown … Although he acknowledged, “tighter spiral comes from our memories and not current
wounds”. Over 200 million people are typically calls for countercyclical policy to monetary policy will inevitably have real conditions”. Sadly, despite all the evidence,
unemployed worldwide, over 30 million more economic costs”, without any evidence, he including their own, IMF and RBA still urge firm
than in 2007. insisted, “delaying it will only exacerbate CB actions against inflation. – IPS

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Reskilling career ‘lifeline’ for new future work

█ BY RAGHAV GUPTA Understanding how skills are intersecting at
the workplace can help you decide the direction
WHAT will be the biggest unseen challenge for ‘The Fastest Growing Job Skills of 2022’ study shows that managing and visualising data has now in which to upskill or reskill.
new graduates entering the workforce? become a business-wide skill requirement. – REUTERSPIX
According to author Thomas Friedman, it will be A study by Coursera, an open online course
a shape-shifting job landscape. “Today’s workers on abilities, aptitude and interests – anyone can remote-working related skills. Similarly, provider, on “The Fastest Growing Job Skills of
need to approach the workplace much like choose a course that makes them job-ready. Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation’s 2021 2022” shows that managing and visualising data
athletes preparing for the Olympics, with one Digital Talent Survey found 85% of companies has now become a business-wide skill
difference. They have to prepare like someone In the long run, entry-level online recognise the need to reskill their employees. requirement, needed by human resources to
who is training for the Olympics but do not know professional certificates can also open pathways identify skill gaps, as it is by sales teams to
what sport they are going to enter,” he wrote in to coveted careers, in fields like data science for As businesses juggle between crisis response analyse their performance.
The World is Flat. instance. Certificates like Google Data Analytics and growth-oriented strategies, and reflect back
and IBM Data Science are popular among on the learnings of the pandemic, the The report highlights the changing role of
Skills and jobs are changing at an accelerated Malaysian learners. importance of balancing both soft and technical data in an organisation, with the fastest-growing
pace - an estimated 85% of jobs that will exist in skills is becoming increasingly evident. The most skills including “plotting data”, “statistical
2030 have not been invented yet. The double These certificates enable them to build transferable skills across all future jobs are visualisation”, “security strategy skills” and “cloud
disruption of automation and recession from the foundational skills and act as building blocks, human skills, like problem-solving and infrastructure”.
pandemic has pushed the adoption of that learners can “stack” data science capabilities communication, computer literacy and career
technology across companies, which the World by learning online, gradually expanding the management. Data is no longer the preserve of scientists
Economic Forum predicts will transform tasks, breadth and depth of skills needed to Track skills and tech professionals. Be it a marketer or a
jobs and skills by 2025. meaningfully upskill for a career in data science. Malaysian companies are fast-tracking digital product manager, building data-centric skills can
Upskilling or reskilling transformation, which is changing the skills be invaluable to level up one’s career.
Continuous skill development will be the only Layering on new skills or elevating one’s current these companies are investing in and looking for. Be open to remote revolution
lifeline in this new future of work. To successfully skill set can lead to lucrative opportunities, Today, enterprises across sectors in the country The jobs of the future will not be location-
equip themselves for the jobs of tomorrow, here taking their career to the next level. A report by are upskilling and reskilling talent from within, bound, and neither should one’s career. Remote
are four skilling trends every worker must take recruitment experts Hays indicated that 94% of to stay ahead in the region’s fast-changing job postings on LinkedIn increased more than
note of and navigate. respondents in Malaysia find upskilling digital landscape. five times during the pandemic.
Stack skills flexibly important, particularly in the areas of digital and
Landing the first job can be a challenge for those Some of the fastest-growing remote jobs
without prior work experience. The good news is, reported for Malaysia include customer support
there are rising opportunities to flexibly build in- representative, data entry specialist and inside
demand skills that employers are looking for. sales representative.

Online Professional Certificates, developed Many digital jobs, in particular, can be done
and offered by some of the world’s top remotely. And since it is possible to build skills
employers, including Google, IBM, Meta and for these jobs online, more Malaysian workers
Salesforce, can help fresh talents build entry- can now both learn and work from anywhere,
level skills for fast-growing digital jobs - at their reaching for opportunities globally.
own pace and convenience, even while they are
still in college or doing an internship. Continuous reskilling and upskilling will be
key to advancing at the workplace from here on.
Since these certificates have been designed by By adapting and developing skills flexibly
industry leaders to fill real-world talent gaps, online, every Malaysian professional can be
they are closely aligned to the skills employers equipped to alter course nimbly, staying
are recruiting for right now. These certifications relevant and productive through every career
do not call for experience or even a college shift.
degree, so irrespective of the background -based Raghav Gupta, Managing Director – Asia Pacific,

Coursera, an open online course provider.

10 theSUN ON THURSDAY | SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Is there a ‘reset’ in the BRIEFS LBS BINA UNVEILS KITA
Malaysian housing market? SEJATI IN CYBERSOUTH

o Impact of pandemic likely PETALING JAYA: LBS Bina Group
to bring changes to structural Bhd has announced its third high-
issues such as oversupply, rise project Kita Sejati in Kita @
overhang and overprice that Cybersouth township, which
might hamper the industry comprises 1,054 units of 24-storey
serviced apartments on 6.8 acres
THE Covid-19 pandemic not only provokes Comparison of supply-demand ratio by state: 2019 and 2022. Source: Napic; DOSM of land with a gross development
challenges along with the economic downturn, value of RM384 million. Kita
but also brings opportunities and changes to RM500,000 and below. The high number of approach in anticipation for economic and Sejati is made up of two
the country’s housing market. A “reset” is residential housing overhangs is more of a political uncertainties. In this sense, property variations: Type A (602 sq ft)
significantly observed in both the supply and result of reduced housing affordability and developers should go back to the fundamental priced from RM270,000 and Type
demand sides of the market after the disruptive lower sentiment due to depriving household principles of property development when B (850 sq ft) from RM389,900. The
impact of the pandemic, and is likely to bring income, rather than the mismatch in pricing. In determining what types of products to be development is near Putrajaya
changes to structural issues – oversupply, contrary, overpricing is still the dominant factor released and which group of buyers they are and Cyberjaya. It is surrounded by
overhang, overprice – that facing the industry. of service apartment overhangs, as a majority of targeting on. established educational hubs
them are products priced RM500,000 and such as Xiamen University, UiTM
As indicated by the lower housing supply- above, which are mainly contributed by the Instead of lowering the price points on Dengkil and Heriot-Watt
demand ratio – a ratio of existing housing stocks Johor market. In general, overpricing has products as an attempt to enhance competitive University and has access to
to the number of households that is used to become less prevalent in the current housing advantage, or relying heavily on market- several major highways including
examine if there is an imbalance between the market as there is limited room – due to the spurring initiatives, property developers should Putrajaya-Cyberjaya Expressway,
supply and demand of housing in a country or declined housing affordability and – to support strike for “value creation” when positioning Maju Expressway, South Klang
state – the current housing market is becoming house price rises. In this sense, the market is their products in the market. It is because only Valley Expressway, North-South
more stabilised. Prime property markets that expected to be free from any impeding bubble products that can deliver a sense of “practical”, Expressway and Damansara-
once considered as “oversupply” (with a ratio of in the immediate future. “humanised”, and “value-added” living Puchong Highway.
more than 1.1) and “near-to-saturation” environment are more likely to resonate with
(approaching a ratio of 1.1) in 2019 are In terms of the demand side, a high number today’s home buyers. As long as the supply side AME TARGETS RM250M
experiencing a drop in 2022 (see chart). This is of residential housing transactions – with an of the market is becoming more responsive and INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY
mainly due to the slowdown in supply and the increase of 26.3% in volume and 32.2% in value sensitive to the demand, the overall downsides SALES IN FY23
increase of size-shrinking households, which year-on-year – indicates that homeownership should be limited, and the current property
have reduced the supply-demand ratio. This aspiration in a developing country like Malaysia market is still favourable for long-term PETALING JAYA: AME Elite
should signify a more balanced supply and still remains high. It is just that potential buyers investment. Consortium Bhd is optimistic of
demand with healthier growth condition are more realistic and cautious when it comes This article is contributed by MKH Bhd manager achieving its target industrial
moving forward. to buying properties amid the high-cost property sales of RM250 million in
environment. Most of them, especially the first of product research and development the financial year ending March
While overhangs are found decreasing from home buyers, are adopting a wait-and-see Dr Foo Chee Hung. 31, 2023 (FY23), on the back of
35,592 units in Q1’22 to 34,092 units in Q2’22, it increasing foreign and domestic
is undeniable that the figure is still trending direct investments into its
high compared to the one in the pre-pandemic industrial parks. Its FY23 sales
era. Having said that, overhangs in the target is higher than RM168.4
residential housing segment are not as severe as million recorded in FY22. As at the
we thought, as it happens across the board of all first quarter ended June 30, 2022,
pricing category of products, with a majority of AME had secured RM64.8 million
them contributed by products priced in new sales and RM124.6 million
in bookings for its customised
Klang Valley’s first-half 2022 median rental industrial park properties.
price growth positive indication of market recovery
ARENA IN SEREMBAN 2
KUALA LUMPUR: High-rise properties in into various types of rental investment options outlets, LRT, and Monorail stations. GETS 81% TAKE-UP RATE
established and emerging urban areas achieved that are performing well in the current climate. As for Selangor, five rental properties in
favourable median rental price increase in the PETALING JAYA: IJM Land Bhd’s
first half of 2022 (H1’22), with the top high-rise Below is a rundown of the top high-rise Subang Jaya and Puchong dominated the top latest development Arena in
residential properties in Kuala Lumpur and residential properties in Kuala Lumpur and median rental price growth list - owing to their Seremban 2, which was targeted
Selangor registering the highest median rental Selangor with the highest median rental growth traditional appeal as mature neighbourhoods to complete in Oct 2024, has
price growth in H1’22. in H1’22: which sustains family and community living. achieved an 81% takeup rate. The
Affordability and convenience – top properties Being home to various eateries, family development comprises 96 units
According to iProperty.com.my, these with rental prices under RM1,500 attractions and educational institutions, of two-storey link homes with
properties have gained double-digit percentage A strategic location and economical price tags liveability is one of Subang Jaya’s strong points. built-up area ranging from 2,381
growth compared to H2’21. A growing number of are the primary driving factors behind the Premium and exclusive – top properties with sq ft to 2,733 sq ft, presiding over
property seekers are shifting their focus to median rental price growth of several high-rise rental prices above RM2,500 eight acres of land and registers a
renting as a solution to upgrade their lifestyle properties below RM1,500 in Kuala Lumpur. Properties in this price tier cater to wealthy gross development value of RM78
and living space needs. This is due to a Miharja Condominiums in Cheras tops the list tenants with a preference for luxury living. The million. The two-storey link homes
challenging economic climate which includes with an 11.5% growth. The condominium is reopening of international borders has attracted come with four bedrooms and
rising interest rates and a higher cost of living. located near LRT and MRT stations and many the expatriate community back to Malaysia’s three bathrooms.
retail experiences such as shopping malls, food property market.
PropertyGuru Malaysia (PropertyGuru.com.my courts, and restaurants. NIRO CERAMIC LAUNCHES
and iProperty.com.my) country manager Sheldon For example, in Kuala Lumpur City Center, SLIM SERIES TILES
Fernandez said on iProperty.com.my, it has Meanwhile, properties in Selangor’s suburbs Setia SKY Residences recorded a median price
observed a 34% search increase for rental such as Bandar Sungai Long, Cyberjaya, and rental growth of 29%. Platinum Suites (The Face SHAH ALAM: Niro Ceramic Group
properties in H1’22. This growth in searches Semenyih continue to be popular among middle- Suites) gained 15.4% too due to its location has launched Malaysia’s first slim
suggests that renting is a viable option for income tenants. Similarly in Cyberjaya, The Arc within the capital city’s prime business and tiles (SLIM), a breakthrough
consumers who are looking for more freedom and and Tamarind Suites have performed well in H1 commercial hubs. These properties are also product which caters to both
flexibility as well as a financial advantage. 2022 with a growth of 10% and 9.1% respectively. prominent among tourists and business property developers and
Catering to the lifestyle demands of urbanites travellers looking for short-term homeowners. The latest SLIM
“The encouraging rental price growth of – top properties with rental prices between accommodations. series is super light and thin, at
several top properties in the Klang Valley is also RM1,500 to RM2,500 only 6mm thickness, with
an indication that the property market has the Properties in this price tier appeal to young For local tenants in the higher income tier, guaranteed durability compared
ability to recover post-pandemic. This provides urbanites as they are typically in more strategic many consider an enhanced living experience to conventional tiles that are
some assurance to potential buyers and locations and offer several lifestyle advantages. with sizable spaces, conducive green 11mm to 18mm thick. It is the
upgraders who are looking to invest in a One example is Taragon Puteri Bintang in Kuala surroundings and enriching lifestyle facilities as latest addition to the Niro Granite
residential property,” he said this week. Lumpur, which saw its median rental price grow critical factors when looking for a property. A series, which weighs just over 1kg
by 33.3% in H1 2022. The property benefits from prime example is Tropicana Grande, which saw per sq ft with 50% lighter than
iProperty.com.my’s data offers a clearer easy access to shopping malls, entertainment its median rental price rise by 9%. Topping the the conventional-sized tiles.
picture of rental price movement by identifying list is Saujana Residency in Subang Jaya, with a
high-rise properties within three different price 20% median rental price growth. SDP GETS 100% TAKE-UP
tiers — below RM1,500; RM1,500 to RM2,500; FOR ELMINA FACTORIES
and above RM2,500. This offers greater insights
PETALING JAYA: Sime Darby
Property Bhd (SDP) has achieved
a full take-up for its industrial
development products with
100% of its Twin Factories 3 and
Detached Factories 1 in Elmina
Business Park snapped up at
launch. With a combined gross
development value of RM213
million, the factories are located
within the 1,500-acre Elmina
Business Park in Sungai Buloh.
Elmina Business Park offers
versatility for businesses of any
scale with options that range from
ready-built factories to
customisable built-to-lease
industrial properties.

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20.9 Retail 441.7 416.1 25.6

32.0 Foreign 556.2 759.2 -202.9

100.0 2057.2 2057.2 0 8.98 46.19 609.43 48.79 397.89 360.52 54.57 34.20
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Source: Bursa Malaysia 3,119.31 17,250.88 3,045.07 6,462.00

KL MARKET SUMMARY Business optimism
September 28, 2022

INDICES 10,009.45 CHANGE -70.49 moderates in Q3’22
FBMEMAS
FBMKLCI 1,401.89 -8.98
CONSUMER PRODUCTS 553.74 -2.03
INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS 170.15 -1.54
CONSTRUCTION 151.29 -0.57
FINANCIAL SERVICES 15,923.62 -30.93
ENERGY 670.32 -16.83
TELECOMMUNICATIONS 560.23 -2.24 o Firms cite rising costs
HEALTH CARE 1,462.48 -6.86 as the top challenge
TRANSPORTATION 779.26 -13.20 dimming their sentiments:
PROPERTY 616.69 -5.84 RAM Ratings survey
PLANTATION 6,459.08 -121.00
FBMSHA 10,073.77 -102.70
FBMACE 4,655.90 -52.48
TECHNOLOGY 60.74 -0.85

TURNOVER VALUE PETALING JAYA: Rising cost pressures that
2.143 BIL RM2.057 BIL have stayed elevated in the last few months
are weighing on the optimism of businesses
5 MOST ACTIVES and their profit outlook in the near term,
September 28, 2022 according to RAM Holdings Bhd.

STOCK VOL CLSG (sen) +/– (sen) RAM-CTOS Business Confidence Index
PTRB 132,708,100 41.5 +4.5 (BCI) for the third quarter of 2022 receded
TOPGLOV 104,947,100 59.0 -2.0 to 51.4 from a record high of 65.0 in the
HSI-CJO 51,692,400 9.5 -6.0 preceding quarter.
HSI-CJW 31,512,500 10.5 -6.5
SERBADK 29,175,500 2.5 UNCH “Over 80% of the 152 firms polled in this
survey cited increasing costs as the top
5 TOP GAINERS challenge dimming their sentiments. Contrast this to the profitability sub- “Looking ahead to the next six months,
September 28, 2022 Nonetheless, surveyed firms remained index of just 46, denoting poor prospects for firms may need to increase prices further if
optimistic about the outlook for sales amid future profits. The margin pressure is they are to remain viable,” it said.
STOCK VOL CLSG (RM) +/– RM strong demand recovery,” it said in a particularly pronounced among smaller
NESTLE 180,500 130.70 +0.70 statement. firms that voiced weaker sentiments. RAM urged policymakers to continue
SP500-H13 19,600 3.27 +0.34 providing support, reducing red-tape as
PANAMY 5,700 23.50 +0.30 While rising costs are initially thought to To sustain business, close to 60% of firms well as facilitating and offering guidance to
PETDAG 453,600 21.20 +0.30 be transitory, it is unlikely to abate anytime have raised prices while around 35% kept vulnerable micro-enterprises and SME to
HSI-HEN 641,300 1.38 +0.27 soon, putting businesses under pressure. prices unchanged. Notably, 80% of micro- allow these firms to capitalise on strong
enterprises had not raised prices due to the incoming orders and ensure that the
5 TOP LOSERS In addition, the share of firms citing fear of losing customers, while some opt to nation’s economic recovery remains
September 28, 2022 labour constraints as a challenge stayed at accept lower profit margins. sustainable.
53% amid persistent manpower shortage.

These challenges are affecting firms’
operations and profitability even as the
volume of incoming orders remains healthy
as indicated by the sub-index reading of
nearly 56 for revenue outlook.

STOCK VOL CLSG (RM) +/– RM Palm oil futures prices fall to near 20-month
F&N 60,400 21.08 -0.48 low as recession fears dent demand
PPB 1,666,400 16.14 -0.32
PERSTIM 52,800 4.29 -0.30
PMBTECH 2,708,300 3.76 -0.27
HARISON 1,100 6.54 -0.25

EXCHANGE RATES SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures
yesterday extended losses for a fifth straight
Foreign currency Bank sell Bank buy Bank buy day, and hit a near 20-month low during the Palm oil is affected by price movements in related oils as they compete for a share in the
session, as recession fears hurt demand in global vegetable oils market. – BERNAMAPIX
1 US DOLLAR TT/OD TT OD edible oils market.
1 AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR 4.6795 4.5465 4.5365 related oils as they compete for a share in the Meanwhile, the world’s top palm oil
1 BRUNEI DOLLAR 3.0300 2.9110 2.8950 The benchmark palm oil contract for global vegetable oils market, while weaker producer Indonesia plans to set its crude
1 CANADIAN DOLLAR 3.2510 3.1580 3.1500 December delivery on the Bursa Malaysia crude oil makes palm oil less attractive as palm oil reference price at US$792.19 per
1 EURO 3.4060 3.3160 3.3040 Derivatives Exchange fell 8.46% to close at biofuel feedstock. tonne for Oct 1-15, a government official said,
1 NEWZEALAND DOLLAR 4.4940 4.3500 4.3300 RM3,225 per tonne. which would place its export tax at US$33 per
1 SINGAPORE DOLLAR 2.6450 2.5480 2.5320 Exports of Malaysian palm oil products for tonne, down from currently US$52 per tonne.
1 STERLING POUND 3.2510 3.1580 3.1500 Palm hit an intraday low of RM3,220, the Sept 1-25 rose between 18.6% and 20.9% from – Reuters
1 SWISS FRANC 4.9930 4.8360 4.8160 lowest since Feb 3, 2021. It lost 17% over five a month-ago figures, cargo surveyors said.
100 UAE DIRHAM 4.7020 4.5950 4.5800 days.
100 BANGLADESHTAKA 128.9500 122.3200 122.1200
100 CHINESE RENMINBI 4.7200 4.4290 4.2290 As prices broke below RM3,430 level
100 HONGKONG DOLLAR 65.3000 62.9000 yesterday, traders “were aggravated to clear
100 INDIAN RUPEE 60.2700 57.3000 N/A their long positions”, a trader in Kuala Lumpur
100 INDONESIAN RUPIAH 5.8200 5.4700 57.1000 said.
100 JAPANESE YEN 0.0318 0.0288 5.2700
100 NEWTAIWAN DOLLAR 3.2390 3.1370 0.0238 “Global turmoil in energy and share
100 PAKISTAN RUPEE 15.8000 markets added to selling pressure in edible
100 PHILIPPINE PESO 2.0200 N/A 3.1270 oils side.”
100 QATAR RIYAL 8.0400 1.8900 N/A
100 SAUDI RIYAL 128.9000 7.5800 World shares sank to two-year lows,
100THAI BAHT 125.8700 122.3700 1.6900 hammered by spiralling borrowing costs that
12.8700 119.4900 7.3800 intensified fears of a global recession and sent
11.4200 122.1700 investors into the arms of the safe-haven
119.2900 dollar.
11.0200
Oil prices fell more 1%, pressured by a
Source: Malayan Banking Berhad/Bernama strengthening dollar and crude storage builds
that offset support from US production cuts
caused by Hurricane Ian.

Dalian’s most-active soyoil contract fell
0.36%, while its palm oil contract dropped
2.76%. Soyoil prices on the Chicago Board of
Trade declined 1.57%.

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Sime Darby Motors, BYD ink deal to bring BRIEFS CENTRAL GLOBAL UNIT
new electric-vehicle brand to Malaysia SECURES SANDAKAN
JOB WORTH RM183M
PETALING JAYA: Sime Darby Bhd’s subsidiary models. Malaysia is a key market for expansion as there
Sime Darby Motors (SDM) Malaysia has inked a “Our collaboration with BYD is one of the are opportunities for the EV ecosystem to grow KUALA LUMPUR: Central Global Bhd’s
distribution agreement with BYD to bring in and evolve. (CGB) 70%-owned subsidiary RYRT
BYD’s electric vehicles (EV) for the Malaysian steps Sime Darby Motors is taking towards our International Sdn Bhd has been
passenger car market. aim of becoming a leader in EV. This is also “Given its proven track record and well- awarded a RM183.29 million contract
aligned with the Malaysian government’s push established presence in the automotive sector in for the construction and completion
SDM managing director Andrew Basham towards low carbon mobility,” said Basham. the Asia Pacific region, we look forward to of the Projek Jalan Semawang ke
said the partnership will bring BYD’s expertise to partnering with Sime Darby Motors to serve Tanjung Kuala Gum-Gum in
the Malaysian market through its range of EV BYD Asia Pacific auto sales division general Malaysia’s growing EV demand,” said Liu. Sandakan, Sabah by Pembinaan
manager Liu Xueliang commented that Urusmesra Sdn Bhd. Under the
contract, RYRT International will be
DHL Express to have 61 EV required to supply plant, machinery,
in Malaysian fleet by 2023 labour and material for the
construction and completion of the
o Introduction marks the company as the first in the country to experience as they complete their daily routes. project which is scheduled for
transition toward a commercial EV operation At the same time, DHL has been developing commencement on Oct 14, 2022. The
project is estimated to be completed
PETALING JAYA: DHL Express, which commercial EV fleet. its infrastructure to support the roll-out. For within three years by Oct 13, 2025.
yesterday announced the addition of six electric The fully-electric CAM EC35 has a cargo example, smart charging points at the service
vans in Malaysia, will add a further 55 to bring centres are designed for scalability for MALAYSIA RAISES CLOSE
the total number of electric vehicles (EV) to 61 space of 4.8 m�with a payload of more than one additional electric vans in the coming years. TO US$2B VIA SRI
by 2023. ton, similar to the internal combustion engine SUKUK FROM 2015 TO 2021
vans it is replacing. It requires eight hours to be With the deployment of CAM EC35, DHL will
The new vans will be deployed in early fully charged for a travel distance up to 266km. see fuel cost savings of 48% over conventional KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has raised
October, serving the Kuala Lumpur and vehicles and a 33% decrease in CO2 emissions close to US$2 billion (RM9.2 billion)
Selangor areas. These vehicles will be hitting With direct current fast charging (at up to 40 annually. via 21 sustainable and responsible
roads across the Klang Valley for last-mile kW), the time will be reduced to 2.5 hours. An investment (SRI) sukuk issuers from
deliveries. The introduction marks the company anti-braking system and electronic brakeforce This initiative forms part of Deutsche Post 2015 to 2021, according to the
as the first in the country to transition toward a distribution are among the standard features DHL Group’s global target to electrify 60% of its Securities Commission Malaysia (SC).
that enhance couriers’ safety and driving last-mile delivery vehicles by 2030, SC chairman Datuk Seri Dr Awang
strengthening its portfolio dedicated to EV Adek Hussin said the first SRI sukuk
logistics and supporting its sustainability was issued in 2015, which funded the
roadmap. DHL Express plans to have more than development of trust schools in
1,000 electric vehicles in Asia Pacific by 2024. Malaysia, followed by the world’s first
green sukuk in 2017 to finance the
From left: Lita Ocean chairman Yeo Khee Heong, SeaTech technology vice-president Prabjot Chopra, MPA assistant CEO (industry and transformation) Kenneth construction of large-scale solar
Lim, and Yinson group executive chairman Lim Han Weng after the ribbon-cutting to officiate the Hydromover keel laying ceremony. power plants. “In Malaysia’s case, the
presence of dedicated regulatory
Yinson commences construction of all-electric cargo vessel structures, particularly for Islamic SRI,
has allowed Islamic instruments and
PETALING JAYA: Yinson Holdings Bhd’s green sensors to enable future readiness of classification society; Singapore Institute of investments to flourish,” he said at the
technology division Yinson Green autonomous operation. Technology and Technology Centre for Fourth Islamic Sustainable Finance
Technologies (M) Sdn Bhd (YGT), together The Hydromover was Goal Zero’s Offshore and Marine Singapore developing the and Investment Asia Forum yesterday.
with its Goal Zero consortium partners, has submission, and one of the three winning operational profiles of different harbour craft Awang Adek said he attributed
started the construction of the Hydromover, a proposals announced by Maritime and Port types through digital twinning of the project. Malaysia’s decades-long experience in
fully electric cargo vessel with swappable Authority of Singapore (MPA) and the Shariah products and services to
batteries. Singapore Maritime Institute, to develop and Yinson new ventures and technology three critical prerequisites for
commercialise an all-electric cargo vessel with executive vice-president Eirik Barclay said continued market and industry
The pilot vessel is slated to be launched by interoperable swappable battery infrastructure Goal Zero is made up of like-minded and evolution, namely a facilitative
the second quarter of 2023 and ready for solutions. The call for proposals had attracted synergistic partners who are committed to regulatory framework, a supportive
commercialisation in the second half of 2024. participation from 73 companies and 10 helping the marine industry transition to net ecosystem and like-minded partners.
institutes of higher learning. The consortiums zero. – Bernama
Developed by Goal Zero, the lightweight, with the winning proposals were given five
18.5m Hydromover is able to carry cargo up to years to launch their pilot vessels. “We are looking forward to launching our CONTRIBUTIONS FROM PALM
25 tonnes (including batteries). The vessel, YGT spearheads the project’s overall pilot vessel by the second quarter of 2023, way OIL, PRODUCT EXPORTS
being all-electric, has zero emissions and programme management and in advance of the original five-year schedule IN 2021 HIGHER AT RM108.5B
targets to achieve up to 50% operational cost commercialisation, while ship design planned for the program. This not only gives
savings due to improved energy efficiency and consultancy Seatech Solutions International Goal Zero a head start to roll-out our all- JOHOR BARU: The contributions from
lower maintenance costs. Its battery, when Pte Ltd leads Goal Zero in vessel design and electric cargo vessel, but it is also an important exports of palm oil and palm oil-
depleted, can be easily swapped within system integration. They are joined by Shift contribution to Singapore’s goals for all based products to the national
minutes to minimise operational downtime. It Clean Energy as battery technology partner; domestic harbour crafts to operate on low- income expanded to RM108.52 billion
will also be equipped with advanced vessel carbon energy solutions by 2030 and to halve last year compared to RM73.33 billion
management system to provide seamless carbon emissions from these vessels by 2050,” in 2020. Plantation Industries and
control to the crew as well as state-of-the-art he said in a statement. Commodities Minister Datuk Zuraida
Kamaruddin said the contribution
from the palm oil subsector to the
2021 GDP represented 53.38% of all
agricommodity contributions to the
GDP. She noted that FGV Holdings
Bhd has emerged as one of the
biggest producers of crude palm oil
(CPO) in the world, contributing 15%
of total CPO output in Malaysia. –
Bernama

CIMB ESTABLISHES
SECTOR TARGETS
FOR NET ZERO AMBITION

PETALING JAYA: CIMB Group Holdings
Bhd has established baseline Scope 3
financed emissions in its Malaysia and
Indonesia businesses to achieve the
target of net zero overall greenhouse
gas emissions by 2050. The baselining
encompasses financed emissions of
on-balance sheet financing for the
group’s wholesale, commercial and
consumer segments in Malaysia and
Indonesia – its two largest markets. By
baselining its Scope 3 financed
emissions, CIMB will be able to
establish interim climate targets and
design appropriate transition plans for
carbon-intensive sectors towards
achieving net zero. With the baseline
in place, it has set the first round of
2030 climate targets for two sectors –
thermal coal mining and cement – and
is the first Malaysian bank and second
Asean bank to publish concrete
targets in alignment with globally
recognised 1.5°C climate scenarios.

Rina Hong Kong Ltd Singapore Branch as

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BRIEFSK-ONE RECEIVES MDA ACE Market-bound Betamek
APPROVAL TO MARKET targets RM33.8m from IPO
SILICONE ADHESIVE TAPES
█ BY GLORIA HARRY BEATTY o Electronicmanufacturingservices unique solutions to customers.
PETALING JAYA: K-One Technology [email protected] provider to issue 67.5 million new shares at “Our plan is to leverage the new
Bhd’s (K-One Tech) wholly owned KUALA LUMPUR: Electronic 50 sen apiece
subsidiary, K-One MediTech Sdn manufacturing services provider technologies as the automotive
Bhd, has received approval from the Betamek Bhd, en route to a listing placement to selected investors. Rawang, Selangor, to enhance its industry moves towards hybrid and
Medical Device Authority (MDA) on Bursa Malaysia’s ACE Market on The existing shareholders of the manufacturing efficiency and electric vehicles. We see this trend
under the Ministry of Health, Oct 26, plans to raise RM33.8 company, Iskandar Holdings Sdn capabilities. continuing for a few more years to
Malaysia to distribute and sell million from its initial public Bhd, will make an offer for sale of 45 come and as that happens, there is
silicone adhesive tapes primarily offering (IPO) for business million existing shares to selected The rest of the proceeds will be an increased need for more
used for wound care dressing. The K- expansion. investors by way of private used for repayment of bank electronics in every vehicle. The
One group will sell the silicone placement. borrowings amounting to RM10 plan is for Betamek to take
adhesive tapes in Malaysia as an At an issue price of 50 sen per million (29.6%), RM3.9 million advantage of our position in the
authorised representative of Wuhan share, the IPO entails an issuance of Betamek plans to use RM7 (11.4%) for general working capital industry and leverage these
Huawei Technology Co Ltd (WH 67.5 million new shares. Upon million (20.7%) raised from the IPO and RM3.4 million (10.1%) to defray opportunities,” he told reporters at a
Tech) which is the manufacturer listing, this is expected to represent to fund research and development estimated listing expenses. press conference after the virtual
based in China. The approval is for 15% of its enlarged share capital of (R&D) for new products and RM6.5 launch of the company’s IPO
Sept 26, 2022 to Sept 25, 2027. 450 million shares and a market million (19.3%) to expand its R&D Betamek COO Megat Iskandar prospectus yesterday.
capitalisation of RM225 million. office space, raw material storage Hashim Ismail said part of its plans
HESS BEGINS FIRST GAS and ancillary facilities to cater for is to use the proceeds of the IPO to Over the years, Megat Iskandar
OUTPUT AT NMB PROJECT Of the 67.5 million new shares, future growth, as well as for future expand its R&D activities so that it Hashim said, the group has built a
22.5 million (33.3%) will be made R&D activities. A further RM3 can offer a more diverse range of strong global supply chain. It has
KUALA LUMPUR: Hess Malaysia has available to the Malaysian public via million (8.9%) of the proceeds will products to its customers. By doing cultivated several local companies
started first production at Phase 3 of balloting; 13.5 million (20%) will be be used to acquire machinery and so, the group hopes to generate that continue to be among its
the North Malay Basin (NMB) for its eligible directors, employees equipment for its existing factory in additional revenue streams and approved suppliers, which include
Integrated Gas Development Project and persons who have contributed more product lines to offer more those from Hong Kong, Taiwan,
following the startup of first gas from to the success of Betamek Group; Japan and China.
Phase 1c recently. Phase 1c and and the remaining 31.5 million
Phase 3 are the next phases of (46.7%) are earmarked for private “Even during the global shortage
development at NMB. They comprise of raw material supply, we managed
the installation of the Bergading B From left: Betamek executive director Fauzi Ghani, chairman Ahmad Subri Abdullah, managing director Mirzan to handle the situation through
wellhead platform and four associated Mahathir, M&A Securities Sdn Bhd Datuk Bill Tan and corporate finance head Gary Ting at the prospectus launch. close collaboration with customers.
wells delivering new gas capacity in The agility of our R&D team to look
excess of 100 million standard cubic for alternative components to
feet per day (MMscfd) of supply into replace those in short supply ... we
Peninsular Malaysia bringing the total have a 100% track record on
production to 400 MMscfd. delivering to our customers during
this global shortage of components
RHB BANK ISSUES RM500M period, without disruption,” he said,
SUBORDINATED NOTES adding that the group does not face
any labour issues at this time.
KUALA LUMPUR: RHB Bank has
issued subordinated notes of RM500 Betamek CFO Nor’ Azrin Nusi
million in nominal value under its shared that Perusahaan Otomobil
multi-currency medium-term note Kedua Sdn Bhd (Perodua) is one of
programme. It said the subordinated its major customers and most of its
notes, rated AA2 by RAM Rating revenue is derived from the latter.
Services Bhd, are issued for a tenure of
10 non-callable five years with a “As long as Perodua delivers
coupon rate of 4.4% a year. – Bernama more units to the market it will
indirectly impact our revenue. We
Ageson sells land to are confident that as long as
Koperasi Belia Perodua delivers, we will also
Nasional for RM35m deliver,” he said.

PETALING JAYA: Ageson Bhd subsidiary The IPO opened for subscription
Solidvest Properties Sdn Bhd has entered yesterday and will close on Oct 7,
into a MoU with Koperasi Belia Nasional 2022.
Bhd to sell 9.325 acres of land in Selangor
to Koperasi Belia for RM35 million. M&A Securities Sdn Bhd is the
adviser, sponsor, underwriter and
Ageson executive director Datuk Seri placement agent for the IPO.
Chin Kok Foong said the disposal gain
based on the book value of the land Caely sets record straight over purported
allows Ageson to monetise its assets. board appointments, issues apology

“The MoU provides an opportunity PETALING JAYA: The new board of withdrawal of Jovian and we as the new board and “We are currently inspecting all
for Koperasi Belia to conduct their due Caely Holdings Bhd has confirmed Sandraruben’s appointments, management of Caely are the records of announcements,
diligence on the land as well as to obtain that there was no relevant claiming that the appointments of committed to provide our support, communications, decisions, and/or
approval from the board for further appointment or withdrawal directors were not put into effect assistance and proof of wrongdoings material activities made during this
discussions,” he added. documents signed by Datuk Jovian due to miscommunication. to Jovian, Sanrdraruben and others if period and if such communication
Mandagie and Sandraruben Caely executive chairman Ng required.” or activities are found inappropriate
Solidvest has obtained planning Neelamagham in regard to their Keok Chai said yesterday it Other than that, he said, the or misleading, the new board will
permission plan from Selayang Municipal purported appointments to the understands that such perfunctory company reserves its rights towards immediately rectify and update the
Council for a proposed residential company’s board. explanation from the former board any possible misconduct by the shareholders and relevant
development with gross development members will not satisfy Jovian, former board during the period authorities accordingly,” said Ng in
cost of RM41.2 million and gross The confirmation follows the Sandraruben and between June 15, a statement.
development value of RM95.2 million. It outcome of a recent internal other shareholders. 2022 and Aug 29,
consists of 56 semi-detached houses and inspection of documentation. “As such, the 2022 while He said the new directors of
four bungalows and other facilities. newly appointed pending the Caely vouch that they will leave no
Jovian on June 16, 2022 denied board of directors handover to the stone unturned and will provide full
Koperasi Belia intends to appoint he had been appointed executive Caely hereby new board. assistance in the ongoing
Solidvest as the developer to plan, vice chairman of Caely and said the apologise to Jovian “To recap, the investigation on the mis-
develop, complete and procure appointment announcement made and Sandraruben current board appropriation of RM30.55 million
purchasers for the development. on June 14, 2022 by the former for any incon- should be funds from Caely (M) Sdn Bhd.
board tarnished his corporate, veniences as a result of the possible effective following the EGM which
The MoU also stated that Solidvest business and personal reputation. mis-conducts and wrongdoings by was on June 15, 2022 but was He added that the company has
guarantees the sale of the proposed He said he took the matter the former board. We also hope that forcefully held back by the former initiated internal inspections and
development will come with a profit of seriously, and would seek legal the company’ will not be implicated board until the High Court’s ruling will engage independent forensic
RM10 million two years after the advice on the matter to pursue all by the former board’s actions as it is on Aug 29, 2022 declaring the specialists to conduct investigations
approval of the building plan. means necessary to report such not the company’s intention for validity of EGM and the resolutions in order to support and facilitate the
wrongdoing to the relevant such unfortunate incidents. We are passed during that EGM restraining investigations conducted by the
Meanwhile, Annum Bhd subsidiary IJ authorities. regretful and sorry that such an the former members of the board authorities to protect the best
Ventures Sdn Bhd has appointed incident had happened. Therefore, from acting as directors. interests of the stakeholders from
Koperasi Belia as an agent under an Subsequently, the former board the possible misconducts or
MoU to get the cooperatives members to members on June 17, 2022 issued wrongdoings of the former board.
purchase units of residential announcements pertaining to the
development in Belanja, Kinta, Perak.

The development consists of 130
single-storey terrace houses ranging
from RM250,000 to RM350,000.
Approval from Batu Gajah District
Council has been obtained.

“We believe the development fits into
the profile of the members of Koperasi Belia
(affordable housing), and this will help the
marketing,” Annum said in a statement.

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China property shares, bonds slump on CIFI default report

SHANGHAI: Investors dumped certain non-standard debt. property developers also slumped. CIFI, which had been considered one citing sources.
shares and bonds of Chinese In response to questions about the An index tracking mainland of the country’s few relatively resilient In a letter to employees dated Sept
property developers yesterday, after a private developers, said Shujin Chen,
media report that CIFI Holdings report, CIFI said it is actively seeking developers listed in Hong Kong head of China FIG Research at Jefferies. 27, CIFI chairman Lin Zhong said the
(Group) Co had defaulted added to solutions, without giving further tumbled over 6.4% to record lows. company’s priority now is to survive,
worries over the crisis-stricken real details. The company’s website said it “The overall fragile investment as property sales in China remain
estate sector. was China’s eighth-largest listed In Shanghai, bonds issued by sentiment in the wake of the sterling sluggish amid Covid-19 lockdowns,
developer last year. property firms including CIFI drop and global monetary policy an economic slowdown, and a
Hong Kong-listed shares of CIFI Holdings, Sunac Real Estate and uncertainties certainly did not help,” mortgage payment boycott.
Holdings plunged 32.3% to a record The share slump, which came Gemdale Corp were among the biggest she added.
low as of the market close yesterday, after CIFI’s chairman recently losers. The Shanghai Stock Exchange “Hardship and ordeal will persist
after credit intelligence provider predicted “unprecedented” liquidity briefly suspended trading in a CIFI CIFI Holdings missed payment of for quite a long period of time,“ Lin
Reorg reported that the Chinese stress ahead, triggered savage sell- bond, citing abnormal fluctuations. debt under a project company known said in the letter, which was widely
developer had missed payment on offs in the sector. as Tianjin Xingzhou Real Estate distributed via social media and
Investors are worried that the Development Co, Reorg reported, confirmed by the company. – Reuters
Stocks and bonds of other sector’s cash crisis is finally reaching

Singapore’s SATS in €1.19b Economist: There’s
deal to buy Paris-based WFS a risk of Britain
ending up in ‘doom loop’
oItwillcreate world’s enterprise value of €2.25 billion and it would earlier yesterday.
biggest air cargo handler raise S$1.7 billion (RM5.4 billion) in equity to SATS said the purchase would be LONDON: Economist Julian Jessop warned
fund the purchase. yesterday that Britain’s economy could end up
SINGAPORE: Singapore-based ground “immediately financially accretive” on a in a “doom loop” of falling currency and rising
handling and catering provider SATS Ltd is SATS is buying WFS from an affiliate of US proforma basis and raise SATS’ earnings per interest rates, but stressed that he believed
acquiring Paris-based Worldwide Flight private equity firm Cerberus Capital share by 78% to 3.2 Singapore cents from 1.8 recent market moves had been an over reaction.
Services (WFS) for €1.19 billion (RM5.25 Management. cents reported for the year to March, and
billion) cash in its largest ever deal, to increase revenue by more than 200%. Jessop provided informal advice to now
create the world’s biggest global air cargo It said the deal would propel the group to Prime Minister Liz Truss during her leadership
handler. the number one spot in an industry that WFS reported €1.722 billion in revenue campaign to succeed Boris Johnson.
includes aviation services firm Swissport and and earnings before interest, taxes,
The combined entity’s network covers global airport and travel services business depreciation, and amortisation of €232 The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and
trade routes responsible for more than 50% of dnata. million for the year ended March 2022. rating agency Moody’s criticised Britain’s new
global air cargo volume, the companies said economic strategy, as investors braced for more
in a statement yesterday. SATS has a market value of S$4.35 billion Founded in 1984, WFS is the world’s largest havoc in markets that has already forced the
and counts Singapore state investor Temasek air cargo logistics provider and a major Bank of England to promise “significant” action.
SATS CEO Kerry Mok called the deal “a Holdings as its single biggest shareholder, provider of ground handling and technical
transformational opportunity for SATS”, according to Refinitiv data. services. It has more than 300 customers and “I think it is correct to be concerned about
saying it would create a global leader. employs 32,300 staff, the company said. the fall in the pound and the rise in long term
SATS said Temasek, which holds a 41% interest rates, and there is a risk that we do end
SATS said the transaction values WFS at an stake, had provided an irrevocable The deal is expected to be completed by up in a doom loop of a falling currency, rising
undertaking to vote in favour of the March 2023. interest rates and weaker growth which
transaction. obviously would undermine the agenda the
BofA Securities is the lead financial adviser new government,” he told Radio 4.
Trading in shares of SATS, which have on the deal while DBS Bank is the financial
dropped 5.4% over the past week, was halted adviser. – Reuters “But I also think that people have
overreacted in the heat of the last few days.”
ELECTRIC BRIEFS
TIAGO ... Jessop said that almost all the measures the
India's Tata government has taken had been things he
Motors yesterday would expect the IMF to welcome, citing a
launched an package to support households with energy
electric model of bills as one example.
its popular Tiago
hatchback with a The Bank of England (BoE) stepped in
sticker price yesterday to buy UK government bonds to shore
starting from up market confidence.
849,000 rupees
(RM47,900), “The purpose of these purchases will be to
making it the restore orderly market conditions,” a central
most affordable bank statement said regarding its temporary
electric vehicle in buying of long-dated bonds.
the country. Tata
is the only Britain’s finance ministry said BoE
automaker intervention in the government bond market was
currently needed to tackle “significant volatility” and
building electric market dysfunction, and any losses would be
vehicles in India. fully indemnified by the government. – Reuters
– REUTERSPIX
ONSHORE YUAN ENDS
Thai central bank hikes rate again, keeps 2022 growth outlook AT WEAKEST SINCE
GLOBAL FINANCIAL CRISIS
BANGKOK: Thailand’s central bank raised its countries as its vital tourism sector has just 2023 estimate to 2.6% from 2.5%.
key interest rate modestly for a second started to rebound while investment remains Thailand’s baht extended losses after the SHANGHAI: China’s onshore yuan extended
straight meeting yestrday to tame 14-year sluggish, allowing the central bank to go losses yesterday to end the domestic session
high inflation and ensure a continued slowly on rate hikes, despite bigger increases BOT’s rate hike was announced and was last at its lowest level against the dollar since the
economic recovery, while maintaining its by many peers. down 0.8%. global financial crisis of 2008, while the
2022 growth projection of 3.3%. offshore yuan hit a record low, pressured by
The BOT’s monetary policy committee, BOT said the baht weakness was not expectations of more US rate hikes. In
The Bank of Thailand’s (BOT), among voted unanimously to increase the one-day affecting the overall economy and inflation onshore markets, the yuan finished the
Asia’s less hawkish central banks, said in a repurchase rate by 25 basis points to 1.00%. would start falling gradually late this year and domestic trading session at 7.2458 per
statement the policy rate should be return to the target range next year. dollar, its weakest such close since January
normalised gradually, but indicated it was It maintained its 2022 economic growth 2008 and down 658 pips or 0.91% from
ready to respond with a bigger rate increases if outlook of 3.3% seen in June, and trimmed its It also forecast tourist arrivals of 9.5 million previous late night close of 7.18. The
necessary. 2023 growth forecast to 3.8% from 4.2% for for this year, and more than doubling to 21 offshore yuan followed suit and weakened
2023. million in 2023, bigger than the projections 1.15% on the day to trade at 7.2635 around
The recovery of Southeast Asia’s second- made in June. 0830 GMT. Losses were slightly trimmed
largest economy has lagged that of other The BOT raised its 2022 headline inflation after the market close, when the People’s
forecast to 6.3% from 6.2% seen earlier, and its It also forecast exports to grow 8.2% this Bank of China said stabilising the foreign
year, up from the 7.9% seen in June. – Reuters exchange market is the top priority. – Reuters

S. KOREA SET TO REACTIVATE
MARKET STABILISATION FUND

SEOUL: South Korea’s top financial regulatory
agency told officials yesterday to prepare to
reactivate a stock market stabilisation fund
as global markets tumble on fears that rising
interest rates will trigger a recession. The
Financial Services Commission said vice
chairman Kim So-young told officials to
make preparations for the implementation
of measures to stabilise financial markets,
including the reactivation of a stock market
stabilisation fund. South Korea’s benchmark
Kospi share index has fallen 27% so far this
year, while the won currency has lost over
17% of its value against the dollar. – Reuters

T H U R S DAY
29 SEPTEMBER 2022

█ BY S. TAMARAI CHELVI Ranbir Kapoort 0Cast:
and Alia Bhatt Amitabh
THE fantasy-action movie opens with a singing the song Bachchan,
narration by Amitabh Bachchan, Kesariya. Ranbir Kapoor,
explaining the ancient story of the Alia Bhatt,
astras – powerful weapons – and the Light vs darkness in Mouni Roy, and
most powerful of all, the Brahmastra, and the Astra universe Nagarjuna
brings attention to the hero, Shiva (Ranbir Akkineni
Kapoor), a DJ who was raised in an orphanage, o Hindi movie Brahmastra Part One: Shiva – the first 0Director:
and who is unaware of the power within him. part of a trilogy – is a good attempt to venture into a new Ayan Mukerji

In the next scene, actor Shah Rukh Khan has ‘universe,’ butfailstorisetoexpectation E-VALUE
a surprise cameo as a scientist, Mohan Bhargav, 7
who is trying to escape from some baddies with than-life Nandi (a bull) appears. In another explained in the movie. In fact, we only get a
the astra called Vanaastra, but gets caught by scene, SRK flies into space with a huge glimpse, and that is quite disappointing. ACTING
their female leader, Junoon (Mouni Roy). Hanuman-like image appearing in the 7
background. Instead, the story focuses more on the love
Junoon tortures Mohan into revealing the story between Shiva and Isha, and it is a tad PLOT
identity of a secret group called Brahmansh, The songs Kesariya and Om Deva Deva are boring. Though the story emphasises the 3
and its members – Anish Shetty (Nagarjuna also quite delightful to experience. power of love in the end, there is nothing really
Akkineni) and their leader, the Guru of extraordinary about a love story between a Members of the Brahmansh, for example,
Brahmansh (Amitabh Bachchan) – who are Produced by Karan Johar and directed by poor boy and a rich girl, a common theme in are very similar to the Priory of Scion in The Da
hiding the broken pieces of Brahmastra, as well Ayan Mukerji, the film deserves praise for a Indian movies. Vinci Code – members of a group, existed for
as the secret location of the ashram. brave attempt to break from the norm and to centuries, sworn to protect Jesus Christ and
venture into a new superhero concept, but it is Interestingly, the real-life couple, who got Mary Magdalene’s descendants.
Brahmansh members have promised to not without its flaws. married in April 2022, did not have that much
protect the location of Brahmansh for many ... and the bad chemistry onscreen, and though Ranbir’s The story of the supervillain being (spoiler!)
centuries, but Junoon wants to steal and To begin with, the story is supposedly based on acting is fine, Alia’s was just about average. the father of the hero felt similar to the
reunite the broken pieces in order to release a astras and Hindu mythology, but very little is relationship between Darth Vader and Luke
powerful villain called Brahm-Dev, resulting in Although the story is unique, some scenes Skywalker in the Star Wars movies.
the destruction of the world. bring to mind famous Hollywood movies.
The Guru-ji character reminded me of
Meanwhile, Shiva meets Isha (Alia Bhatt) Professor Charles Xavier in the X-Men series,
and falls in love with her. That night, Shiva and the climax scene, where young Brahmansh
experiences sudden flashes of Mohan being members fight and show off their powers, or
tortured by Junoon, and learns about the ‘astras,’ felt as if the Avengers were suddenly
search for the pieces of Brahmansh. thrown into the movie.

Shiva is traumatised and cannot Basically, the story is about good vs. evil,
comprehend what is happening to him, but the with the Brahmansh led by Shiva fighting
next day, he reads about Mohan’s death, and against Junoon and her army over the most
together with Isha, he sets out to search for powerful weapon in the world, the Brahmastra.
Anish to warn him.
The first half is fine, but the second half,
However, just as they find him, Junoon and even with the climactic fight scene, seems so
the hunters arrive at the same place. After a stretched, perhaps to highlight each
battle, Anish gets killed and the two escape and Brahmansh member’s superpowers.
land at Guru-ji’s ashram in the Himalayas.
At the end of the three-hour runtime, the
At the ashram, Shiva discovers his powers – title of the next sequel, Brahmastra Part 2: Dev,
agniyastra, the power of fire – and is taught by is shown on the screen, indicating a sequel.
Guru-ji to harness his powers.
In the movie, Dev’s face was never shown
Shiva also learns that his parents were once and that leaves us with a question: who is
Brahmansh members. Brahm-Dev (or rather, which actor will be
playing the role)?
Towards the end, the Brahmansh members
wielding astras fight against Junoon and her Overall, the movie is enjoyable for an Indian
newly formed ‘army’ to protect the remaining audience, but it’s not something entirely new if
Brahmastra pieces, and the battle between the you have seen enough superhero movies.
light and the darkness begins ...
The good ...
Let’s begin with the good. The opening scene
with Shah Rukh Khan is not only surprising, but
the popular Hindi film actor’s presence in the
movie is simply amazing.

The filmmakers should have prolonged his
scenes, as the 56-year-old was quite
entertaining to watch. Though SRK appears in
only a few scenes, his performance definitely
charmed the audience.

Nagarjuna, a popular Telegu actor, excels in
the fight scenes and his chase sequence is also
exciting to watch, while veteran actor Amitabh
Bachchan, who recently turned 79 years old,
also surprises with his sword-fighting action.

Among the female cast, Mouni Roy, who
became famous for playing a shape-shifting
serpent in the TV series Naagin, does quite well
as a female villain with terrifying red eyes.

The movie has good special effects,
especially in the Nandi scenes, where a larger-

Mohan Bhargav
using the powers
of Hanuman.

The faceless villain of the movie, Brahm-Dev.

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Superhero surprise again”.
“Yeah, sure,” Jackman replied.
Jackman once claimed to be “done
with” the role after 2017’s Logan which
was part of Fox’s X-Men franchise, but
appeared to have gotten over those
o Ryan Reynolds revealed that Hugh Jackman’s feelings in order to returning as
Wolverine will appear in Deadpool 3 Wolverine in the Marvel Cinematic
Universe.
Will this really be the end for Laurie? – UNIVERSAL The actor isn’t the first actor from the
PICTURES old Fox X-Men franchise to make his
IN classic Ryan Reynolds comedic debut in the MCU; previously in Dr.
Jamie Lee Curtis’ final style, the actor dropped a bombshell marketing video by Ryan had an Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,
Halloween showdown on Twitter for comic book and movie unexpected surprise. Patrick Stewart made a reappearance as
fans by revealing a ‘Hugh’ teaser for Professor Charles Xavier, and before that,
the third Deadpool film. First apologising for Deadpool 3 not Evan Peters appeared as a fake
being at Disney’s recent D23 Expo, Quicksilver on WandaVision.
UNIVERSAL Pictures has released a new, longer Though the film’s development was Reynolds proceeded to explain that the Reynolds’ co-starring with Jackman as
trailer for the upcoming slasher sequel Halloween hinted at in the past, particularly after creative minds behind the upcoming Wade Wilson/Deadpool and
Ends, which completes the franchise’s 40-plus-year Disney and Marvel reabsorbed the sequel were blank on ideas, except one. Logan/Wolverine is a reunion of sorts, as
cycle with the – allegedly – final showdown Marvel comics properties that were the duo starred together in the 2009 film
between Jamie Lee Curtis’ iconic horror character previously owned by 20th Century Fox, On cue, Hugh Jackman appeared X-Men Origins: Wolverine, which was
Laurie Strode and her tormentor, Michael Myers. the professionally-shot and edited behind Reynolds, and began walking up a considered a universal disappointment
In the film, Laurie is determined to exact flight of stairs as the latter asked Jackman as it featured Reynolds as a radically
if he was willing to “play Wolverine

revenge on Michael for her daughter’s murder, different version of Deadpool.
and release the silent killer from “far more terrible” Since then, the duo have had a friendly
agony, even if it means her death. rivalry, particularly after Reynolds’
“Maybe the only way he can die is if I die too,“ successful Deadpool standalone films,
Laurie says in the trailer. “It all ends now.” and were often seen taunting each other
The film is set shortly after the conclusion of on their respective social media
last year’s Halloween Kills: “It’s been four years accounts.
since Michael Myers vanished without a trace,“ More than anyone else, Reynolds’ was
Laurie says. the most committed in bringing Jackman
The final trailer for the third instalment of back as Wolverine so that the duo could
director David Gordon Green’s sequel trilogy is deliver a worthy redemption to their last
filled with callbacks to previous instalments in the onscreen appearance in X-Men Origins:
franchise, such as a shot of Laurie from the Wolverine.
original film set back-to-back with a virtually Along with the aforementioned
identical shot from the forthcoming film. announcement, it was also confirmed
In one of the final that Deadpool 3 will be coming out on
shots of the trailer, Sept 6, 2024. – by Mark Mathen Victor
Laurie can be seen Scan the QR
removing Michael’s code to
mask with a knife, but watch the
Michael has become trailer

so much more than a
mask-wearing serial killer over the past 44 years.
Will Patton, reprising his role as Officer Frank
Hawkins, and Andi Matichak, reprising her role as
Laurie’s granddaughter Allyson, along with James
Jude Courtney, Kyle Richards, Omar Dorsey,
Rohan Campbell, and Nick Castle, will join Curtis
in the eagerly anticipated final showdown.
Halloween Ends hits theatres and will stream on
Peacock on Oct 14. – by Hazique Zairill

Reynolds (left) and Jackman have been friends since starring in X-Men Origins: Wolverine. – AP The first film appearance by Deadpool was a
letdown for fans. –20TH CENTURY FOX

The Try Guys cheating scandal shocks fans
FOLLOWING the news of Maroon 5
One of the group’s winter-themed teaser photos. – frontman Adam Levine’s infidelity, the The Try Guys have cut all ties with founding member Fulmer (in red suit). – AFP
ALLKPOP internet was further stunned by news that
Ned Fulmer from popular Youtube thing that matters right now is my marriage The Try Guys got their start in 2014 while
LE SSERAFIM’s mini personalities The Try Guys, has been caught and my children, and that’s where I am working for Buzzfeed. In 2018, they started
album drops on Oct 17 cheating on his wife Ariel. going to focus my attention.” their own YouTube channel, which already
has about 7.9 million subscribers. They have
IT looks like winter is coming for LE SSERAFIM. On Wednesday, the Try Guys said in a In response to the rumours, Ariel Fulmer written multiple books, contributed to a
The rookie K-pop group is making a comeback statement that they have split from Fulmer, wrote on Instagram: “Thanks to everyone number of podcasts, and hosted a show on
who was also their executive producer and who has reached out to me. It means a lot. the Food Network. We will have to wait and
with a mini album titled ANTIFRAGILE, and fans co-creator. Nothing is more important to me and Ned see if The Try Guys remain a trio or if they
who were hoping for new songs after the success than our family, and all we request right now decide to add a new member. – by Thashine
of FEARLESS have gotten their wish. “Ned Fulmer is no longer working with is that you respect our privacy for the sake of Selvakumaran
The Try Guys,” the statement reads. “As a our kids.”
New teaser photos for the album were also result of a thorough internal review, we do
released, showing the girls clad in winter clothing. not see a path forward together. We thank
In their individual shots, members Kim Chae-won, you for your support as we navigate this
Miyawaki Sakura, Hong Eun-chae, Nakamura change.”
Kazuha, and Huh Yun-jin pose with snow-capped
mountains in the background. Snowfall is Over the past few days, fans had noticed
noticeable in some of the photos, which only that Fulmer seemed to have been edited out
adds to the winter theme. of the group’s most recent videos. Soon,
rumours started to circulate on Reddit that
A 14-second video teaser was released on Sept he the reason was because he had been
26, showing the words “Do You Think I’m Fragile?” caught cheating, and the speculation soon
accompanied by guitar and drum sounds. spread to other social media platforms.

According to LE SSERAFIM’s music label, Fans also noticed that the Try Guys
Source Label, the mini-album will be released on accounts had unfollowed Fulmer, and
Oct 17. It added that the title has a connection changed their profile picture from cartoons
with the group, who are “becoming stronger of all four members to simply the business
internally”. – by S. Tamarai Chelvi logo.

Following the revelation, Fulmer took to
Twitter to confess his cheating, and claimed
to have had “a consensual relationship at
work.”

“I’m sorry for any pain that my actions
may have caused to the guys and the fans
but most of all Ariel,” he wrote. “The only

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Alien Steven Yeun plays
madness Ricky ‘Jupe’ Park.

o Jordan Peele is back with
a neo-Western horror sci-fi
that you won’t be able to
look away from

█ BY MARIETTA MU

SET in a desert town in California, Nope
tells of a mystery surrounding the
Haywood ranch. After the sudden death
of their father, brother and sister OJ
(Daniel Kaluuya) and Emerald Haywood (Keke
Palmer) now have to take care of their ranch
and horses when they discover something
sinister lurking in the skies.

After three years, acclaimed writer and
director Jordan Peele is back with another
ambitious and eerie cinematic extravaganza.
The film also reunites Peele with Oscar winner
Kaluuya, who worked with him previously in
2017’s Get Out.

Unlike Kaluuya’s character in Get Out, OJ is
more low-key and without as much substance.

Writer and director Jordan Peele. Keke Palmer as Emerald Haywood.

Oscar winner Daniel Kaluuya as OJ Haywood. Meanwhile, Keke Palmer treats us to one of her Nope was a spectacle to witness in theatres. Visually, director of photography Hoyte van
most magnetic performances as Emerald Although it started off a little dry, the film got Hoytema really captured the cataclysmic action
Haywood. suspenseful as it went on. Peele always knows on screen. Even the comedic undertone of the
how to set up a good, moody mystery, and movie shone through with the clever use of
Brandon Perea is the comedic star of the managed to deliver the perfect amount of colour in contrast to the vast lifeless desert.
show Angel, a tech store employee who gets tension and suspense.
wrapped up in the Haywood’s wild journey. Without giving too much away, that’s all you
It didn’t feel like a horror movie, but more need to know. However, if you look at the
Steven Yeun plays Ricky ‘Jupe’ Park, a former like a sci-fi horror. It was disturbing, yes, audience rating, you can see that it’s a mixed
child actor turned theme park owner, while especially the bloody chimp scene that’s briefly bag. Most of the complaints come from thinking
Michael Wincott rounds out the cast of Nope as included in the trailer. that the storyline was all over the place.
a legendary cinematographer named Antlers Personally, I enjoy this kind of randomness
Holst. That said, the trailer itself didn’t really give that’s reminiscent of millennial YouTube
away much of the story, so going in half-blind, I humour.
Keith David also makes a cameo as OJ’s and was in for a treat. Besides the horror, the
Emerald’s father, Otis Haywood Sr. (Fun fact: comedian in Peele also managed to inject some But if you want to know if you love it or hate
Peele named the ranch after his real-life father levity into the rich stew. it, give it a try. Nope is currently in theatres.
Haywood Peele!)

A fun run in the rain

LAST Sunday, the first-ever flagged off at 7.30am. Polar, and Son of the Sun (Tom Ng) – Malaysian football freestyler, Zeem #GoHyper event
#GoHyper Splash Dash Fun Run In promoting light-hearted family from Team #KeluargaMalaysia with a Ahmad. is considered to
event by Hypergear Malaysia at shared mission to be the first ‘united be one of the
MAEPS Serdang, Selangor, managed fun, runners had to run through a trio’ to scale the highest mountain in One of the participants of the most family-
to gather more than 4,000 series of fun water obstacles at certain Antarctica, the Vinson Massif, at the Splash Dash fun run, 32-year-old oriented and
participants from around the checkpoints where the event crew end of 2022. Syamin, from Kuala Lumpur, stated uniting even
country, including children as young members will shoot water with the that the fun run was indeed kids are spotted
as three years old. water blaster, which also doubles up Hypergear Malaysia managing enjoyable despite not having too having fun with
as good photo-op for treasured director Jack Lee said that part of the many difficulties or challenging trails their family
Set in one of the most scenic memories. Some of the runners could proceeds from this event would go to and obstacles, as it was also designed members. –
family fun adventure parks, this 5km also be seen bringing their own water Team #KeluargaMalaysia to support for families with small children, and HYPERGEAR
wet run aims to encourage blasters from home to fight back, and their expenses for their expedition to helped bring the local community MALAYSIA
participants to break boundaries and enjoy their day out with their family Antarctica. together.
run worry-free while passing through members. While there was a light though it was raining,” he added.
a series of fun water obstacles. drizzle during the run, participants Once they had finished the 5km Another participant named Mike, Mike also shared that his wife
were still enjoying it, and it added to wet fun run, participants were given a 48, from Klang, stated that the fun run
Participants could be seen the joy of the fun run. medal and snacks at the snack event is great for a social gathering discovered this event through one of
flooding the area as early as 6am, as counter for a quick energy refill. after a long time of pandemic the running community groups on
the warm-up session and welcome The fun run was joined by three lockdown. “Everyone came here just social media platforms and decided
speech started at 7am and the run sportsmen – Ravi Everest, Abang The event then continued with a to have fun, no matter what age. We to take part.
Zumba session, followed by a could see them running happily even
Participants enjoyed the drizzle of performance from the World Famous “It was quite an enjoyable day and
rain that fell during the run, which fun as well, with a lot of water
contributed to the impression of a splashing. There should be more
wet run. –HYPERGEAR MALAYSIA water splashing, so it will be more fun
like the Thailand Songkran festival,”
Mike added.

The activities then closed out with
a lucky draw and ended successfully
by mid-day, with all participants
going back home with a medal and
an unforgettable memory with
Hypergear Malaysia. – by Hazique
Zairill

TECH

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Darth A.I for
Star Wars?

o How Darth Vader Earl Jones’ work to build the AI voice. James Earl Jones has lent his voice to the character of Darth Vader since 1977. – AFP
could be voiced by AI This artificial voice can already be
heard in the series Obi-Wan Kenobi
HIS voice is one of the most on Disney +.
famous in the movie world.
And yet, the character of The Star Wars franchise previously
Darth Vader now looks set called on technology to recreate
to be dubbed by artificial intelligence. Princess Leia in CGI after the death of
Carrie Fisher, for Star Wars: Episode
James Earl Jones is a movie icon. If IX - The Rise of Skywalker in 2019.
his name doesn’t ring a bell, his voice
is unmistakable. The 91-year-old has According to Lucasfilm’s Matthew
lent his voice to one of the most cult Wood, the actor known for the vocal
characters in cinema for 45 years: role agreed to the project as he too is
Darth Vader. keen to keep Darth Vader alive. James
Earl Jones began voicing the
But this deep, breathy voice now legendary Star Wars antagonist in
looks set to be provided by artificial 1977’s Star Wars: Episode IV - A New
intelligence, reports Vanity Fair. Hope.

The American actor has signed Audio has been carving out a
over the rights to his voicing of the growing place in the entertainment
character Darth Vader to Lucasfilm, world in recent years. With the Covid-
which owns the Star Wars franchise, 19 pandemic and the associated
in order to develop a computer- increase in screen time, audio has
generated voice. become an alternative form of
entertainment.
Behind this project is a Ukrainian
start-up called Respeecher, which Indeed, computer-generated
drew on the audio archives of James voices have already found their
audience on social media, and could
now be branching out into the movie
business, it seems. – ETX Studio

Master app for all your smart devices It’s set to get bubbly
THE Matter standard, which is designed to in space!
ensure interoperability between connected The Matter standard, developed and launched by some of the biggest names in smart home
devices, should be rolling out by the end of technology, should soon be rolling out. – CONNECTIVITY STANDARDS ALLIANCE ON an upcoming mission of Axiom Space –
2022. This means that Matter-compliant which offers ‘astronaut customers’ private space
devices will be able to operate in any be simplified, and users will still be able to use overwhelming majority of manufacturers, flights – the shuttle will be transporting more
connected environment, via a single the voice assistant of their choice. from Ikea to Legrand to Somfy. The first than just space explorers. An unexpected
application, regardless of the smartphone or version of the Matter standard will work shuttle-mate will accompany them: Mumm
tablet used. For the project to succeed, the main equally well via Ethernet, Wi-Fi or Bluetooth champagne.
players in the market came together to reach connection.
The latest iterations of iOS (16) and an agreement – namely Google, Apple, The Reims, France-based company has
Android (13) seem to be pushing for the Amazon and Samsung, all of whom were However, while some current products will decided to send its famous elixir, which
implementation of interoperability between founding members of Matter. This new be compatible with Matter via a simple symbolises celebration and the art of living, into
connected devices before the end of the year. standard is also supported by the update, others will have to be replaced. space. According to the head of Axiom Space,
The idea is that everyone will be able to Mumm bubbly could be on board starting in
manage all their smart devices day to day, 2023.
regardless of brand, without having to depend
on a specific technology or operating system. Astronauts should be warned: the famous
“pop” you hear when you open the bottle will
In the future, a single application should be less pronounced than it is on Earth, outlined
be enough to control all your Internet of Octave De Gaulle, the founder of the SPADE
Things (IoT) devices, thanks to this new home agency, which designs space objects. The
automation protocol. young designer presented the bottle that will
be on board human space flights and
In addition to convenience, the other eventually on Axiom’s commercial space
major advantage of having one single station. Elegantly sheathed in an aluminium
common standard concerns security. In shell, the bottle is in fact a half glass bottle,
addition, device configuration is expected to secured by a stainless steel device to open and
close it. Above all, the bottle features a long
THE metaverse is full of surprises, it seems. neck that ends with a cork and a ring designed
to withstand the constraints of spaceflight.
The first magazine in the metaverseAfter fashion shows, concerts, exhibitions and
even weddings, virtual worlds are now To fill this specially designed bottle, which
embracing journalism. Gloria Maria and a space in the Spatial metaverse. Not the Web2 version allows readers to discover a can be reused over and over again, Mumm
Cappelletti, an Italian creative director and surprisingly, it deals with these new virtual host of articles and interviews on different used its iconic Cordon Rouge champagne, with
editor specializing in fashion, the arts and worlds with a focus on fashion, beauty and themes. Tommy Hilfiger, who has launched a few modifications to adapt to tastings in zero
technology, is now the editor-in-chief of Red- music, judging from the first sections several projects in the metaverse, is among gravity.
Eye, the first magazine that seeks to blur the available on the more traditional web the first designers to be interviewed by the
boundaries between the real and virtual platform. publication. In order for the space tasting to be a success,
worlds, reports Women’s Wear Daily (WWD). In the metaverse, it is possible to And users will no doubt be called upon to cellar master Laurent Fresnet reinforced the
The magazine, which has just been navigate through different rooms that focus contribute in some way to the development complexity as well as the intensity and fruitiness
launched, is available both through a website on a specific article, report or initiative, while of this new kind of magazine. “I want the of the champagne. To do this, he opted for a
project to be participatory, which is the champagne that had been aged for five years in
baseline of the whole metaverse experience,“ the cellar, whereas the same champagne
Gloria Maria Cappelletti told WWD. usually is only aged three years.
Among the first topics covered in the
web3 version is a partnership with Afro Meanwhile, the liqueur de dosage, which
Fashion Week Milano to highlight the Tracing allows the champagne’s sweetness levels to be
Identities Through Fashion Photography adjusted, more or less, was aged in oak barrels
exhibition, which can be discovered on in order to bring vanilla aromas.
Spatial – after having created your avatar and
got to grips with how the metaverse works, of So what does champagne taste like in
course. space? At Mumm, it’s a bubbly wine with
And that could prove a stumbling block ... flavours of vine peach, ripe yellow fruit and
You might need time to spare if you’re not yet hazelnut. – ETX Studio
familiar with these new virtual worlds which,
let’s face it, aren’t always easily accessible to Mumm has concocted
all – including older users. That’s something a champagne adapted
we already experienced with the first to weightlessness. –
Metaverse Fashion Week. STELLAR
In its Web2 version, the magazine, which is
still in its infancy, will indeed help readers to
Red-Eye magazine enters the metaverse, where readers can discover Afro Fashion Week Milano’s better understand this universe, which seems
exhibition, Tracing Identities through Fashion Photography. – RED EYE to be developing at high speed. – ETX Studio

TRAVEL

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Kanchanaburi. – 123RF

Discover the white sandy beaches of Koh Chang Island. – 123RF

█ BY MARK MATHEN VICTOR Wat Phra Singh
in Chiang Mai.
THOUGH certain things remain in slight – FREEPIK.COM
flux due to the ongoing Covid situation,
neighbouring Thailand has more or less
opened its doors to travellers from
Malaysia and the rest of the world.

Currently, fully vaccinated foreign tourists to
Thailand will receive instant approval after
submitting the required documents for a No
Quarantine Thailand Pass to visit the country,
while partially vaccinated or unvaccinated
travellers no longer need mandatory
quarantine.

According to a government spokesperson,
citing a Tourism Authority of Thailand’s
projection, tourists are expected to spend
between 630 billion baht (over RM76 billion)
and 1.2 trillion baht this year.

Taking into consideration the
decriminalisation of a certain medicinal
compound that was previously banned in the
country since the 1930s, and being the first
Asian country to do so, Thai tourism has an
added “allure” to it on top of existing allures that
consistently drew tourism there pre-pandemic.

LYFE has compiled some of the places to
potentially visit for the upcoming holiday
season towards the end of the year.

Chiang Mai
Situated in the mountainous region of north
Thailand, Chiang Mai is an old city that was
once the capital of the now dead Lanna
Kingdom. Being a rather old city, Chiang Mai is
different from the more upbeat, urban parts of
Thailand.
Buddhist temples are aplenty. The moated,
walled “Old City” is endlessly explorable with its
museums, temples, old buildings and narrow
lanes.

Despite how labyrinthine it appears at first
glance, its easy to navigate.

Temples of interest include the Wat Chedi

Thailand’s eclectic travel spotsLuang,WatPhanTaoandWatPhraSingh.Other
tourist destinations include Bo Sang Village,
Chang Puak Gate Night Market and San
Kamphaeng Hot Springs.
There are two tribes living in Chiang Mai’s oThe Land of Smiles remains one of the best destinations to visit
surrounding mountains whom tourists are
known to visit for a cultural experience; the
Karen hill tribe and Hmong tribe. nature, Ratchaburi is a province known for its springs, Khao Chon terraced waterfall and a pay respects to those who died building them.
In order reach their villages, visitors will have natural beauty and also its famous Damneon number of the province’s mountains and caves. In Hellfire Pass, visitors leave a flag of their
to pass through gushing waterfalls. Saduak floating market. country of origin,with many coming from
Ratchaburi also has the unique Khao Wang, Koh Chang Australia or Britain.
Ratchaburi which is a white palace that lies atop a green hill. Just like Chiang Mai and Ratchaburi, Ko Chang Other historical WWII landmarks to visit and
The second place on the list that is close to Other attractions include the Bo Khlong hot island appeals to nature lovers with its learn more about this painful era include the
mountain peaks and challenging hiking trails, Thailand Burma Railway Centre, Kanchanaburi
as well as the serene beauty of the ocean,as it is War Cemetery, Hellfire Pass Memorial
one of the largest islands in Thailand. Museum, and Chungkai Cemetery.
All along the coast, beaches and towns
beckon backpackers, with diving and Koh Phangan
snorkelling in the crystal clear waters being a Out of everywhere in Thailand (aside from
major activity for tourists. maybe Bangkok), Koh Phangan is where
Being an island, the only means of travelling travellers want to be for wild parties.
to Ko Chang is via ferry. Buses from Bangkok Every month, the island hosts the all-night
and Pattaya carrying visitors would congregate Full Moon Party, which draws countless
on the piers just in time for the ferry service to backpackers and revellers. If you can time your
transport them to the island. visit to Koh Phangan just right, especially
around the New Year, you will soon understand
Kanchanaburi why these parties are infamous.
For history and movie buffs, there is Other than the parties, the island has extra
Kanchanaburi, which is the site of the infamous draws such as Leela Beach, Haad Yuan Beach,
Death Railway that crosses the Khwae Yai River. Phaeng Noi Waterfall.
The bridge over the river is a reconstruction The beaches are known for their white sand
of the notorious “Bridge over the River Kwai”, and turqoise water, but also because world-
which was bombed in 1945. class scuba diving can be done here, and
Equally as infamous as the Death Railway is visitors can get certified too if they want.
the Hellfire Pass, another railway line that cuts Koh Phangan also has an excellent
across it, which is now a museum. marketplace in the Thong Sala night market,
Visitors come from all over the world to which has amazing street sea food, and other
Party the night away at the Full Moon Party in Koh Phangan. – 123RF these sites of horrific World War II atrocities to local cuisines.

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A COMMERCIAL plane How green is your brand?
photoshopped with the tail
of a shark, hashtags that
misleadingly evoke
sustainability, tokenistic use of
minorities to distract and to signal
virtue: a Harvard report published
last week highlights rampant o Study shows social media greenwashing
greenwashing by leading companies
on social media. by fossil fuel interests ‘rampant’
The investigation, commissioned
by Greenpeace Netherlands,
involved analysing the text and
images of 2,300 posts by 22 of
Europe’s largest carmakers, fossil fuel
producers and airlines this June and
July.
“During this summer of record
temperatures and wildfires in
Europe, these fossil fuel interests
have remained explicitly silent on the
topic of climate change, and instead,
they engage in what we interpret to
be strategic brand positioning,“ lead
author Geoffrey Supran told AFP.
Entitled Three Shades of
Green(washing), the report released
during New York’s Climate Week
found that only one in five “green” car A Harvard report highlights rampant greenwashing by
ads actually present a product for leading companies on social media. – ETX STUDIO

sale, while the rest simply promote
the brand as green. While there was already some issue becomes when corporate
One in five posts by oil, car and awareness around these trends, philanthropy slips into corporate
airline companies center on sports, Supran said the strength of the new social responsibility washing, things
fashion or social causes that direct study was its use of peer-reviewed like greenwashing, sportswashing,
attention away from their core social science methods to lend more and wokewashing,” Supran said.
businesses. quantitative weight. Examples of greenwashing
Two-thirds of companies’ social A key feature of the companies’ include an Instagram post by
media posts painted a “green posts was how often they were about Lufthansa where a plane blends into
innovation” sheen on their their sponsorship of sports events or the body of a shark swimming in the
operations, the report found, with charity, as opposed to talking about ocean.
automakers generating by far the what they sell. The post was to highlight a coating
most compared with airlines and oil “In principle those kinds of modeled off shark skin that is applied
and gas firms. activities should be applauded. The to the plane’s body to improve airflow
and reduce fuel consumption.
Tweets by Air France-KLM and
Lufthansa promoted their use of
biofuel on some routes using the
hashtag #SustainableAviationFuel.” The report showed how social media posts can be used to manipulate viewers. –
Those posts omit the fact that such HARVARD UNIVERSITY
fuels constitute only a tiny fraction of
overall fuel used by the industry, and reduce personal energy Supran.
not all experts are yet convinced it consumption. “It can make a company seem
can power climate-safe air travel, the This is a widespread corporate greener actually in a unique way that
report said. practice researchers call “redirecting does the subtle work of overriding
responsibility” in which individual even the most critical observers in a
‘Pretty insidious’ behavior, rather than the actions of pretty insidious way.”
Green posts also tend to feature more governments and companies, is Silvia Pastorelli, a Greenpeace
women, non-binary people and non- placed at the center of climate action. campaigner, said in a statement that
Caucasian people – for example, a A YouTube video by Fiat the report highlighted techniques
tweet by Wizz Air on World meanwhile features a group of that had been “hiding in plain sight.”
Environment Day shows an elderly attractive youths sailing and driving “This is a systematic
Black woman, who appears to be part through beautiful mountains in the greenwashing effort that must be
tree, part person, standing in a lush Italian countryside. addressed with a legal ban on all
green forest. “Behavioural psychologists have fossil fuel advertising and
Not only does the post appear observed significant affective sponsorship across Europe, just as
tokenistic, the report said, it also responses from consumers exposed happened with tobacco,” she added.
Greenwashing has long been the bane of environmental activists. – GREEPEACE promotes an article about how to to nature imagery,“ explained – ETX Studio

Energy crisis: European universities are taking action
THE return of lectures by Zoom, Universities in Europe are taking steps to save
extended Christmas vacations, In other European countries, energy. – ETX STUDIO
lecture halls heated to 19°C ... In universities are also considering
France, Germany and Belgium, measures. Some universities, such as
universities are preparing their plan the University of Latvia, located in
for handling the coming winter by Riga, are once again looking at using
taking steps to save energy. videoconferencing for lectures.

In Strasbourg, France the axe has Meanwhile, the University of
fallen: the university will close its Freiburg in Germany is considering
doors during the first week of extending the student winter break
January, thus shifting the end of until Jan 21, 2023, and “longer if
Christmas vacations to Jan 9, 2023. necessary,“ the institution’s website
specifies.
The faculty also plans to close for
an entire week in February, during In Belgium, the focus is more on
which classes will be held via cutting back on buildings’ heating:
videoconference. A drastic measure, the six universities of the Wallonia-
announced in a video published last Brussels Federation, which have a
week by university president Michel total of more than 100,000 students,
Deneken. announced in mid-September their
joint decision not to heat building
And the Alsatian capital is not the spaces beyond 19°C.
only one in France to take measures.
Several large student cities in France Belgians don’t seem to be shy
are taking decisions, many of which about turning down the thermostat
are reminiscent of university life when it means acting in the common
during the pandemic. interest. Last winter, more than 600
schools in the country took part in
In Lille, for example, face-to-face the “Big Sweater” challenge,
classes have been suspended in organised by the Good Planet
favour of 100% video classes. association.
Meanwhile the University of Rouen is
thinking of bringing forward the Students were encouraged to
internship period to this winter, so dress warmly before coming to class,
that students will spend less time on with the goal of turning down the
campus. heat, or even turning off the radiator.
– ETX Studio

21theSUN ON THURSDAY | SEPTEMBER 29, 2022
* SPORTS

Mickelson, others drop out of LIV lawsuit

322 Notices 322 Notices 322 Notices HALL of Famer Phil Mickelson and increased purses and an earnings filed the lawsuit in early August over
three other golfers dropped out of a assurance programme. its decision to suspend players,
CORRECTION IN THE MATTER OF THE IN THE MATTER OF THE lawsuit yesterday which was filed including Mickelson, for playing on
COMPANIES ACT, 2016 COMPANIES ACT, 2016 AND against the PGA Tour last month over “I am focused on moving forward the new LIV Golf circuit.
With reference to its decision to suspend players who and extremely happy being a part of
the advertisement AND YTC CAPITAL SDN BHD participated on the new LIV Golf LIV, while also grateful for my time on It was reported in July that the US
published in “The Sun” IN THE MATTER OF SYSTEM 201201044954 (1029431-H) circuit. the Tour,” Mickelson said in a Justice Department was investigating
on 29.8.2022 and AUTO INDUSTRIES SDN. BHD. (IN MEMBERS’ VOLUNTARY LIQUIDATION) statement provided by LIV Golf. whether the PGA Tour broke antitrust
30.8.2022 NOTICE OF FINAL MEETING Mickelson, who counts six major law in fending off the LIV Golf circuit.
Advertisement of [Registration No. NOTICE is hereby given that a Final General championships among his 45 career “I am pleased that the players on
Petition of PEN POWER 198301009207 (104472-M)] Meeting of the above named Company will PGA Tour wins, asked to be dismissed Tour are finally being heard, “LIV stands with the players whom
SDN. BHD. [Registration be convened at the registered office of 62-2, from the lawsuit along with Talor respected, and valued and are the PGA Tour has treated so poorly,
No. 201401045856 (In Members’ Voluntary Jalan 2A/27A, Section 1, Wangsa Maju, 53300 Gooch, Ian Poulter and Hudson benefitting from the changes recently but we also recognise that to be
(1122041-D)] and FOLUX Liquidation) Kuala Lumpur on 29.10.2022 at 10:00 a.m. for Swafford. implemented. successful, we no longer need a wide
ELECTRICAL TRADING the following purposes. array of players to be on the suit,” LIV
& ENGINEERING SDN. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that 1. RESOLVED THAT the statement of accounts The players’ decision to drop out of “With LIV’s involvement in these said in a statement.
BHD. [Registration No. pursuant to Section 459 of from the Liquidator showing how the the lawsuit comes about a month issues, the players’ rights will be
201101032944 (961079- the Companies Act, 2016, the winding up has been conducted and the after the PGA Tour, in a bid to curb the protected, and I no longer feel it is “We have our players’ backs and
P)]. Final Meeting of the members property of the Company has been disposed ongoing threat posed by LIV Golf, necessary for me to be part of the will press our case in court against the
of SYSTEM AUTO INDUSTRIES of and for the purpose of the laying before made sweeping changes including proceedings.” PGA’s anti-competitive behavior.” –
The Advertisement SDN. BHD. [Registration No. it the account and giving any explanation Reuters
of Petition shall be 198301009207 (104472-M)] thereof be approved and confirmed. Mickelson and a long list of golfers
amended as follows (“the Company”) will be held at 2. RESOLVED THAT the Liquidator be
:- NOTICE is hereby 308, Block A (3rd Floor), Kelana authorised within seven days after the Norris salutes Max
given that a Petition for Business Centre, 97, Jalan meeting, lodge with the Registrar of Verstappen one of the most talented drivers ever, says McLaren ace
the winding-up of the SS7/2, Kelana Jaya, 47301 Companies and Official Receiver, a return of
abovenamed Company, Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul the holding of the meeting hereof pursuant █ KIERAN JACKSON Lewis in previous years. He is one of succession at Monza two weeks ago
Folux Electrical Trading Ehsan on 1st day of November, to Section 459(3) of the Companies Act, the most talented drivers ever to come and his 11th from 16 this season,
& Engineering Sdn. 2022 at 10.00 a.m. for the 2016 with a copy of the accounts attached LANDO NORRIS has labelled into Formula 1, one of the fastest. Verstappen will gain his first shot at
Bhd. [Registration following purposes:- to such return under Section 514(1) of the Max Verstappen as “one of the title glory at the next round in
No. 201101032944 1. To receive the Liquidator’s said Act accordingly. most talented drivers ever to “No doubt he is going to
(961079-P)] by the High 3. RESOLVED THAT upon the expiration of come into Formula 1” with the win his second (title) Singapore this weekend.
Court was on the 15th Statement of Accounts and to three months after the lodgement of both Dutchman on the verge of a second this year and most If that does not happen,
August, 2022 presented hear any explanation that may the said statutory documents with Registrar world title. likely, he will go on the championship fight will
by Pen Power Sdn. be given by the Liquidator; of Companies and with the Official Receiver to win a few more move on to the Japanese
Bhd. [Registration and respectively, the Company shall be Should results go his way, the Red in the future. Grand Prix next week. It
No. 201401045856 2. To determine under Section dissolved pursuant to Section 459(5) of the Bull star can defend his crown at the looks a case of when,
(1122041-D)]. 518(3)(b) of the Companies Companies Act, 2016 accordingly, be noted Singapore Grand Prix this weekend – “Even in FP1 not if.
Act, 2016, the manner in and confirmed. he currently has a 116-point lead over (first Friday “You need a bit of
Meanwhile, the hearing which the books, accounts 4. RESOLVED THAT pursuant to Section 518(3) Charles Leclerc at the top of the Driver practice session), luck for that as well,”
time and date for and documents of the (b) of the Companies Act, 2016 the books Standings. FP2, FP3, he’s Verstappen told Sky
the Petition shall be Company and of the Liquidator and papers of the Company and of the never under Sports of retaining his
remained. thereof, shall be destroyed. Liquidator that are relevant to the affairs Verstappen has won the last five the limit, he’s crown in Singapore. “I
HO MENG CHAN of the Company on or subsequent to the races, stretching back to France in always pushing don’t think about it.
For further details please Liquidator commencement of the winding up of the mid-July, and with 11 Grand Prix the limit. Even “I want to go to
contact Messrs BP 308, Block A (3rd Floor), Company shall be retained by the Directors victories this season has the FP1, the first lap of
Ang & Tan, Advocates Kelana Business Centre, and be destroyed within a period of one opportunity to break Sebastian Vettel the whole day, his Singapore and try to win that
& Solicitors at 04- 97, Jalan SS7/2, Kelana Jaya, month after dissolution of the Company. and Michael Schumacher’s joint- lap times are race as well,” Verstappen said.
5305115. 47301 Petaling Jaya, Convened pursuant to Section 459(2) of the record of 13 wins in a single season. normally quicker
Selangor Darul Ehsan. Companies Act, 2016 than what we ever do “We are having a great
IN THE HIGH COURT OF MALAYA AT Date : 29th September, 2022 Liquidator McLaren star Norris, who was on in qualifying.” season, so we should really try
KUALA LUMPUR HENG CHIANG POOH FCIS (CS) (CGP) the podium alongside Verstappen at and appreciate it and enjoy
322 Notices Dated: 26.09.2022 Imola back in April, was full of praise Following his
(COMMERCIAL DIVISION) Note : A member may appoint any person to for the Dutchman – who turns 25 fifth win in the moment.” – The
COMPANIES (WINDING UP) DALAM MAHKAMAH MAJISTRET DI be his proxy and if more than one proxy is tomorrow – and insists he already Independent/AFP
NO : WA-28NCC-212-03/2022 KUALA KUBU BHARU appointed, the proxies shall be invalid if the deserves to be ranked amongst some Norris.
proportion of votes are not stated accordingly of the greats of the sport.
In the matter of CR SEA (MALAYSIA) DALAM NEGERI SELANGOR DARUL for each proxy respectively. The proxy form
SDN BHD [Company No. EHSAN, MALAYSIA shall be deposited at the Registered Office “He’s done a pretty good job,”
201701022023(1236189-T)] GUAMAN SIVIL NO. : of the company as addressed above at least Norris told Sky Sports. “He should
48 hours before the commencement of the maybe have a go in our car and see
And BF-A72NCvC-42-04/20022 meeting. what it’s like!
ANTARA
In the matter of Section 465(1)(e) read 322 Notices “He’s done amazing (and has
with Section 466(1) of the Companies MAJLIS PERBANDARAN HULU SELANGOR been) very impressive. Similar to
Act, 2016 ... PLAINTIF DALAM MAHKAMAH MAJISTRET DI
KUALA KUBU BHARU
And DAN
CHONG WAI YING DALAM NEGERI SELANGOR DARUL EHSAN,
In the matter of the Companies (NO. K/P : 540331-08-5764) MALAYSIA
(Winding-Up) Rules 1972
… DEFENDAN GUAMAN SIVIL NO. :
ZEDELTA SDN BHD NOTIS BF-A72NCVC-37-04/2022
[Company No. : 198301002341(97577- (Dalam perkara Writ Saman No. : BF-
A72NCvC-42-04/2022 dan Pernyataan ANTARA
K)] … PETITIONER Tuntutan bertarikh 28.04.2022) MAJLIS PERBANDARAN HULU SELANGOR
Kepada : -
AND CHONG WAI YING ... PLAINTIF
No. 7111, Jalan Len Omnibus DAN
CR SEA (MALAYSIA) SDN BHD Taman Selayang Baru LIM BOK KONG
[Company No. : 201701022023(1236189- 68100 Batu Caves (NO. K/P : 570510-10-6791)
T)] Selangor
Dan/atau … DEFENDAN
… RESPONDENT CHONG WAI YING NOTIS
No. 23, Jalan Kemboja 3B (Dalam perkara Writ Saman No. : BF-
ADVERTISEMENT OF PETITION Perniagaan Jalan Kemboja A72NCvC-37-04/2022 dan Pernyataan BRIEFS
Bukit Sentosa Tuntutan bertarikh 28.04.2022) F1 to double sprints in 2023
NOTICE is hereby given that Amended 48300 Rawang Kepada : - 322 Notices that the fight will not come to fruition as his
Petition for the Winding-Up of the Selangor LIM BOK KONG FORMULA ONE will stage six sprint races in fellow Briton allegedly failed to sign a contract
abovenamed Company, by the High Court AMBIL PERHATIAN bahawa suatu Writ BLK A-18-11, Le Yuen Residence Search Notice 2023, double the number of the format that has by the “Gypsy King”’s deadline. The pair’s
of Malaya at Kuala Lumpur was on 05th Saman dan Pernyataan Tuntutan yang No. 8, Jalan Selesaria Our law firm proved a popular addition to grand prix compatriot Whyte, a former opponent of both
September, 2022 presented by Zedelta kedua-duanya bertarikh 28.04.2022 Taman Gembira Lee Sok Wah & weekends in the past two seasons. Which Fury and Joshua, has now offered to face AJ in
Sdn. Bhd. of No. 54A(1st Floor), Jalan (selepas ini dirujuk sebagai “Writ Saman 58200 Kuala Lumpur Co. handles a circuits will host the 100km dash held on the December, the month being targeted for Fury
Cerdas, Taman Connaught, Off Jalan dan Pernyataan Tuntutan tersebut”) telah WP Kuala Lumpur Selayang Court Saturday have yet to be determined, F1 said vs Joshua. “If the Fury fight doesn’t get made
Cheras, 56000 Kuala Lumpur. dimulakan terhadap kamu di Mahkamah Dan/atau adoption case yesterday. Silverstone, Monza and Interlagos with him and Joshua, me and Joshua can fight
Majistret Kuala Kubu Bharu dalam Guaman LIM BOK KONG No. BD-58-12- hosted sprints when they first appeared on the in December if he wants,”Whyte told Sky Sports.
And the said Petition is directed to be Sivil No. : BF-A72NCvC-42-04/2022 ini oleh No. 2, Jalan Kenanga 3 06/2022 wishes calendar last year, with Imola and Austria’s Red “He’s training for it, he’s ready for it, he’s willing
heard before the Court sitting at Kuala MAJLIS PERBANDARAN HULU SELANGOR Seksyen BB11, Bandar Bukit Beruntung to contact the Bull Ring circuit followed by Interlagos again to take Fury on, so if that fight doesn’t get made
Lumpur (via zoom) at 11.00 a.m. on yang beralamat di Jalan Bukit Kerajaan, 48300 Rawang family member chosen this term. “Sprint sessions provide an I’ll step up and take the fight with Joshua.”
01st November, 2022 and any creditor 44000 Kuala Kubu Bharu, Selangor Selangor of a boy with exciting dynamic to the race weekend format
or contributory of the said Company Darul Ehsan dan Mahkamah ini telah AMBIL PERHATIAN bahawa suatu Writ Saman the name of Teo and have proven to be popular over the past Mosaddek shines for Bangladesh
desiring to support or oppose the making memerintahkan supaya Writ Saman dan dan Pernyataan Tuntutan yang kedua-duanya Shen Lee who two seasons,” said Mohammed Ben Sulayem,
of an Order on the said Petition may Pernyataan Tuntutan tersebut di sampaikan bertarikh 28.04.2022 (selepas ini dirujuk was believed to president of the FIA, the sport’s governing MOSADDEK HOSSAIN played a key role
appear at the time of hearing by himself kepada kamu secara penyampaian ganti sebagai “Writ Saman dan Pernyataan born on 1st May body. “I am sure that this positive trend will with both bat and ball as Bangladesh beat
or his counsel for that purpose; and a iaitu dengan menampalkan satu salinan Tuntutan tersebut”) telah dimulakan 2016 in Selangor. continue and am pleased that the World Motor United Arab Emirates by 32 runs in Dubai
copy of the Petition will be furnished to Writ Saman dan Pernyataan Tuntutan terhadap kamu di Mahkamah Majistret Anybody with Sport Council has today given its approval for yesterday to sweep the two-match T20 series.
any creditor or contributory of the said tersebut beserta satu salinan Perintah Kuala Kubu Bharu dalam Guaman Sivil No. information of them to go ahead,” he added. F1 chief Stefano Bangladesh made 169-5 after opener Mehidy
Company requiring the same by the bertarikh 26.08.2022 (selepas ini dirujuk : BF-A72NCvC-37-04/2022 ini oleh MAJLIS the boy please Domenicali was equally enthusiastic at the Hasan’s 46 off 37 balls provided a solid
undersigned on payment of the regulated sebagai “Perintah tersebut’) di papan notis PERBANDARAN HULU SELANGOR yang contact our increase in number of a format which he said platform before Mosaddek (27) and Liton Das
charge for the same. Mahkamah Majistret Kuala Kubu Bharu dan beralamat di Jalan Bukit Kerajaan, 44000 firm at 03-2110 “adds a new dimension to Formula 1”. At sprint (25) kept the runs flowing. Yasir Ali and Nurul
dengan menampal satu salinan Writ Saman Kuala Kubu Bharu, Selangor Darul Ehsan 3248/3428, weekends, qualifying is switched to Friday, with Hasan gave the innings some late impetus in
The Petitioner’s address is at No. 54A(1st dan Pernyataan Tuntutan tersebut dan dan Mahkamah ini telah memerintahkan address: Suite the finishing order of Saturday’s race shaping an unbroken stand of 32 over the final three
Floor), Jalan Cerdas, Taman Connaught, Perintah tersebut di alamat-alamat terakhir supaya Writ Saman dan Pernyataan Tuntutan 14.01, 14th Floor, the grid for the grand prix 24 hours later. overs. Sixteen-year-old Aayan Afzal Khan, a
Off Jalan Cheras, 56000 Kuala Lumpur. kamu yang diketahui di No. 7111, Jalan Len tersebut di sampaikan kepada kamu Wisma Mirama, left-arm spinner, took 2-33 with Aryan Lakra
Omnibus, Taman Selayang Baru, 68100 Batu secara penyampaian ganti iaitu dengan Jalan Wisma Whyte offers to fight AJ sending down three tidy overs to return
The Petitioner’s solicitors is Messrs Caves, Selangor dan/atau di No. 23, Jalan menampalkan satu salinan Writ Saman Putra, 50460 figures of 1-14. UAE slumped to 29-4 in
W.A. Lau & Partners whose address for Kemboja 3B, Perniagaan Jalan Kemboja, dan Pernyataan Tuntutan tersebut beserta Kuala Lumpur. DILLIAN WHYTE has offered to fight Anthony response after losing three wickets for just
service is at No. 32-1, Jalan Prima 2, Bukit Sentosa, 48300 Rawang, Selangor satu salinan Perintah bertarikh 26.08.2022 Joshua this December, after Tyson Fury said that two runs, with Mosaddek removing Aryan
Pusat Niaga Metro Prima, 52100 Kepong, dan dengan mengiklankan satu Notis (selepas ini dirujuk sebagai “Perintah his own potential clash with “AJ” will not go Lakra and Vriitya Aravind with successive
Kuala Lumpur. Penyampaian Ganti mengenai tindakan ini tersebut’) di papan notis Mahkamah ahead. Talks over a heavyweight bout between deliveries. Captain Chundangapoyil Rizwan
sekali dalam mana-mana satu keluaran Majistret Kuala Kubu Bharu dan dengan Fury and Joshua have taken place across the and Basil Hameed battled gamely in a
Dated the day of , 2022. surat khabar “THE SUN”. DAN BAHAWA menampal satu salinan Writ Saman dan last three weeks, but Fury claimed on Tuesday partnership of 90 but the required run rate
penyampaian secara penampalan dan Pernyataan Tuntutan tersebut dan Perintah was too much for UAE.
t.t. pengiklanan tersebut akan dianggap tersebut di alamat-alamat terakhir kamu
…………………………….. sempurna dan sah ke atas kamu selepas yang diketahui di Blk A-18-11, Le Yuen
Messrs. W.A. Lau & Partners tamatnya tempoh tujuh (7) hari daripada Residence, No. 8, Jalan Selesaria, Taman
tarikh akhir penampalan dan/atau Gembira, 58200 Kuala Lumpur, WP Kuala
Petitioner’s Solicitors pengiklanan yang mana lebih lewat. Dan Lumpur dan/atau di No. 2, Jalan Kenanga
Selanjutnya bahawa selepas tamatnya 3, Seksyen BB11, Bandar Bukit Beruntung,
NOTE: Any person who intends to appear tempoh tujuh (7) hari dari tarikh akhir 48300 Rawang, Selangor dan dengan
on the hearing of the said Petition penampalan atau pengiklanan tersebut, mengiklankan satu Notis Penyampaian
must serve on or send by post to the yang mana lebih lewat, sekiranya kamu Ganti mengenai tindakan ini sekali dalam
abovenamed Petitioner’s solicitors, gagal untuk memasukkan memorandum mana-mana satu keluaran surat khabar “THE
notice in writing of his intention to do Kehadiran dalam tempoh tersebut, Plaintif SUN”. DAN BAHAWA penyampaian secara
so. The notice must state the name diberi kebenaran untuk memasukkan penampalan dan pengiklanan tersebut
and address of the person or, if firm, suatu Penghakiman Ingkar Kehadiran akan dianggap sempurna dan sah ke atas
the name and address of the firm and terhadap kamu. Jika kamu berhasrat kamu selepas tamatnya tempoh tujuh (7)
must be signed by the person or firm or untuk membela tindakan tersebut, kamu hari daripada tarikh akhir penampalan dan/
his or their solicitors (if any) and must mestilah hadir samada secara sendiri atau atau pengiklanan yang mana lebih lewat.
be served, or if posted must be sent melalui peguambela kamu di hadapan Dan Selanjutnya bahawa selepas tamatnya
by post in sufficient time to reach the MAJISTRET, MAHKAMAH MAJISTRET KUALA tempoh tujuh (7) hari dari tarikh akhir
abovenamed not later than twelve noon, KUBU BHARU, 44000 KUALA KUBU BHARU, penampalan atau pengiklanan tersebut,
on the 31st day of October, 2022.(the day SELANGOR DARUL EHSAN PADA 07.10.2022 yang mana lebih lewat, sekiranya kamu
before the day appointed for the hearing PADA PUKUL 9.00 PAGI. Jika kamu ingkar gagal untuk memasukkan memorandum
of the Petition) hadir sedemikian, penghakiman boleh Kehadiran dalam tempoh tersebut, Plaintif
(Ref No. : WAL/ZDT(CRS)/WP/3297/21) diberikan terhadap kamu. diberi kebenaran untuk memasukkan
This Advertisement of Petition is taken Notis boleh diperiksa oleh kamu dengan suatu Penghakiman Ingkar Kehadiran
out by Messrs. W.A. Lau & Partners, memohon kepada Mahkamah ini. terhadap kamu. Jika kamu berhasrat
Solicitors for the abovenamed Petitioner Bertarikh pada 23 September, 2022 untuk membela tindakan tersebut, kamu
whose address for service is at No. 32-1, ................................t.t............................... mestilah hadir samada secara sendiri atau
Jalan Prima 2, Pusat Niaga Metro Prima, Tetuan Zainal Ithnin & Partners melalui peguambela kamu di hadapan
52100 Kepong, Kuala Lumpur. Peguamcara bagi pihak Plaintif MAJISTRET, MAHKAMAH MAJISTRET KUALA
Tel : 03-6257 2201/9101 Notis Iklan ini difailkan oleh Tetuan Zainal KUBU BHARU, 44000 KUALA KUBU BHARU,
Fax : 03-6250 8705 Ithnin & Partners, peguamcara bagi pihak SELANGOR DARUL EHSAN PADA 06.10.2022
Email : [email protected] Plaintif yang dinamakan di atas, yang PADA PUKUL 9.00 PAGI. Jika kamu ingkar
beralamat di No 7-2-1, Tingkat 2 Jalan hadir sedemikian, penghakiman boleh
Medan PB4A, Pusat Bandar Seksyen 9, diberikan terhadap kamu.
43650 Bandar Baru Bangi, Bangi, Selangor Notis boleh diperiksa oleh kamu dengan
Darul Ehsan. memohon kepada Mahkamah ini.
(Tel : 03-89250234/0244/0264 Bertarikh pada 22 September, 2022
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Notis Iklan ini difailkan oleh Tetuan Zainal
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Plaintif yang dinamakan di atas, yang
beralamat di No 7-2-1, Tingkat 2 Jalan
Medan PB4A, Pusat Bandar Seksyen 9,
43650 Bandar Baru Bangi, Bangi, Selangor
Darul Ehsan.
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22 theSUN ON THURSDAY | SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 Selecao issue warning

SPORTS Superb Brazil hammer 10-manTunisia 5-1 in unfriendly Paris

RICHARLISON was the target of a banana crowd by bowing in front of them in jeered the Brazilian national anthem before and Raphinha scored again before the break.
thrown from the crowd as Brazil thrashed celebration. kickoff. Things went from bad to worse for Tunisia when
Tunisia 5-1 in a friendly in Paris yesterday,
while Neymar edged closer to Pele’s all- “It’s a shame, it’s difficult to see images “I was puzzled, I was saying ‘No, it’s a lack Dylan Bronn brought down Neymar and was
time scoring record for the five-time world like that,” said Brazil captain Thiago Silva, of respect.’ Football is a sport that promotes harshly sent off after a brief melee between the two
champions. whose team posed for a team photo before inclusion,” said Tite. teams.
the match with a banner bearing an anti-
The game at the Parc des Princes was also briefly racism message. Brazil took the lead in the 12th minute Tunisia were much improved after the break but
paused in the first half as the crowd were twice when Barcelona winger Raphinha directed a Brazil still scored again with 16 minutes remaining
implored not to point laser pens at Brazil players. “Unfortunately it seems that we can’t wonderful looping header over Tunisia through Flamengo forward Pedro’s maiden goal for
change people’s mentality. goalkeeper Aymen Dahmen and into the net. his country.
“Unfortunately… a banana was thrown on the
pitch towards Richarlison, scorer of the second “I hope they will realise that this doesn’t Jalel Kadri’s men hit back six minutes later In other friendlies, World Cup hosts Qatar
Brazilian goal,” the Brazilian football confederation work, it’s the past, we have to change. through defender Montassar Talbi but Brazil survived a late penalty miss by Alexis Sanchez to
(CBF) said on Twitter. Unfortunately, people continue with this were back ahead just seconds later when hold Chile to a 2-2 draw in Vienna.
mentality.” Richarlison drilled a strike through the legs of
“The CBF reinforces its position to combat Dahmen. Canada, who are preparing for their first World
racism and repudiates any prejudiced act.” Tite’s Brazil will head into their World Cup Cup since 1986, lost 2-0 to Uruguay in Bratislava as
Group G opener against Serbia on Nov 24 on The Tottenham forward celebrated in Liverpool’s Darwin Nunez scored his third
The Selecao produced a dominant first-half a 15-match unbeaten run, dating back to front of the Tunisian supporters, who international goal.
display in their final outing before travelling to their Copa America final loss to Argentina responded by throwing a banana and plastic
Qatar for the World Cup, with Raphinha netting last year. cups in his direction. Sardar Azmoun scored as a substitute to earn
twice and Neymar moving to within two of Pele’s Iran a 1-1 draw with African champions Senegal.
record. The scene for a bad-tempered match was Neymar made it 3-1 from the penalty Morocco drew 0-0 with Paraguay in Seville. –
set when the vast numbers of Tunisia fans spot despite having lasers pointed at his face AFP
Richarlison also found the net, while Pedro
scored as a second-half substitute before
responding to more boos and missiles from the

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7084 plays host to 82
5406 girls and boys U-
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8604 4392 0294 5301 and 93 U-12
7829 7780 2875 7263 teams competing 5586
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96456 885 586 + TIGER RM451,666.60
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The U-6 age group isn’t the only Pahang, Negri Sembilan, Johor, Sabah
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SCOTLAND drew 0-0 away to Ukraine in the Great Scots
Nations League yesterday, securing a Clarke over the moon after point against Ukraine secures promotion
crucial point that sealed their promotion to
the competition’s top tier as the war-torn but all vital. “He was struggling a bit with a cold, but his
country hosted their final group game in Poland. “I don’t think we expected anything else to be performance was outstanding, like it was in all
three games. Nice to get a clean sheet again. It
Scotland, who started the inaugural edition of honest. Ukraine are a very, very good team. We makes me happy as a coach.
the competition in League C, finished top of knew we would have moments in the game.
League B-Group 1 on 13 points – two ahead of “In terms of moving on, I spoke about it
Ukraine. “We knew there would be moments when we earlier. I sat down with my whole staff
asked Craig (goalkeeper Gordon) to make big and said we had to set a different
They needed to avoid defeat to guarantee their saves and he did that as he always does. environment and be more
second promotion in three campaigns. demanding of the players and we
“Ryan Porteous was outstanding for a have to push that agenda and then I
While both teams had chances, the best debut. I am so pleased for the boy. It sat with the players and went
opportunities fell to Ukraine, with Andriy shows that he listens, it shows that through what we thought we did
Yarmolenko firing over the bar from close-range in he learns. But also really pleased well in the summer and what we
the eighth minute and Mykhailo Mudryk’s effort for Jack Hendry. It was a big didn’t do so well.
saved by keeper Craig Gordon just after the break. ask for Jack. “Now we are in Pot Two
and in the A League – but
Scotland manager Steve Clarke, who was “Everyone expects we don’t want to stop.
missing a raft of key players due to injury and Callum McGregor to We want to try and get
suspension, admitted he was proud of his side’s play three games in a better and better.” –
display. short space of time at AFP/Agencies
that intensity, everyone
“It is a big night,” he said. “We wanted to win expects John McGinn to
the section. We wanted to show people what do that. I had to ask Jack to
happened in the summer (losing to Ukraine and do that as well again.
the Republic of Ireland in the Qatar 2022 playoff
semifinal and Nations League respectively) wasn’t
us.

“We wanted to be better this week. We pressed
the big button to re-set and go again and we came
up with three fantastic performances, all different,

Kenny says Ireland will learn from ‘madness’

STEPHEN KENNY urged the Republic of Ireland to the winner. 763/22 28/09/2022
learn from the “few minutes of madness” which “Overall it is a really good performance
almost cost them a Nations League victory over 1255
nine-man Armenia. with a few minutes of madness, and it’s 1039
something we can learn from in terms of 4374
Ireland, who needed to avoid defeat at the taking responsibility of not being exposed
Aviva Stadium to retain their League B status, when you are winning like that.” 9871 3643 5811 9731
looked to be strolling to three points as the game 4470 3493 2208 6483
entered its final 20 minutes with the home side Ireland finished in third place in Group 1 5051 3836 2732 1466
leading 2-0 courtesy of goals from John Egan and behind Scotland and Ukraine having 0828 0183 8716 0906
Michael Obafemi. targeted top spot, and former defender 2170 8402 9501 4086
Richard Dunne was less than effusive
However, they needed a stoppage-time penalty when asked about Ireland’s chances of RM 4,237,371.38
from Robbie Brady to edge them across the line qualifying for Euro 2024 under Kenny.
after the visitors, who ended the game with only Scotland’s Aaron Hickey (front) and Ukraine’s 1255 + 1039 1255 + 4374
nine men on the pitch, struck twice in as many He told Premier Sports: “We were Vitaliy Mikolenko vie for the ball during their 1039 + 1255 1039 + 4374
minutes to leave the result in the melting pot. supposed to win this group and we Nations League match. – AFPPIX 4374 + 1255 4374 + 1039
ended up in a relegation battle against
Asked afterwards if he was worried by the goals the 92nd-best team in the world and it’s RM 101,885.47
his team conceded to Artak Dashyan and Eduard a last-minute penalty, so it depends on
Spertsyan, Kenny said: “It doesn’t worry me at all. the group, on the draw, it
always depends on
“We were 2-0 up and went chasing the third the draw.
goal when we didn’t need to. We had centrebacks
overlapping and we were 2-0 up in a game we “Fingers
needed to win. crossed, there
are more
“We lost a bit of structure – you must maintain positive results
the structure of your back three and some to come, but
protection of that as well when you are winning 2- we’ll see.” –
0. The
Independent
“We weren’t losing 2-0. We went chasing a third
goal and got punished, and we came back and got

RESULTS & STANDINGS

NATIONS LEAGUE Ireland 621387 7 55, Mantalos 80) Northern Ireland 1 (Lavery
League A: Group 1 Armenia 6 1 0 5 4 17 3 18).

CROATIA P W D L F A Pts Group 2: Albania 1 (Lenjani 35) Iceland 1 GREECE P W D L F A Pts
Denmark 6 4 1 1 8 6 13 (Anderson 90+7) Kosovo 6 5 0 1 10 2 15
France 6 4 0 2 9 5 12 P W D L F A Pts N. Ireland 6 3 0 3 11 8 9 04 08 14 25 27 28 31 34
Austria 612357 5 ISRAEL 422086 8 Cyprus 6 1 2 3 7 10 5 24 36
6 1 1 4 6 10 4 Iceland 404066 4 6 1 2 3 4 12 5

Group 2: Portugal 0 Spain 1 (Morata), Albania 402246 2 Group 3
Switzerland 2 (Freuler 29, Embolo 30) Czech Russia 000000 0 P W D L F A Pts
Republic 1 (Schick 45).
P W D L F A Pts Group 3 KAZAKHSTAN6 4 1 1 8 6 13
SPAIN 6 3 2 1 8 5 11 P W D L F A Pts Azerbaijan 6 3 1 2 7 4 10
Portugal 6 3 1 2 11 3 10 BOSNIA-H 6 3 2 1 8 8 11 Slovakia 6 2 1 3 5 6 7
Switzerland 6 3 0 3 6 9 9 Finland 622286 8 Belarus 6 0 3 3 3 7 3

C. Republic 6 1 1 4 5 13 4 Montenegro 6 2 1 3 6 6 7 Group 4
Romania 6 2 1 3 6 8 7 P W D L F A Pts
Group 3 553974
ITALY P W D L F A Pts Group 4: Sweden 1 (Forsberg 42) Slovenia 1 GEORGIA 6 5 1 0 16 3 16 53974
Hungary 6 3 2 1 8 7 11 (Sesko 28), Norway 0 Serbia 2 (Vlahovic 42, A. Bulgaria 6 2 3 1 10 8 9 55397 3974
Germany 6 3 1 2 8 5 10 Mitrovic 54). N. Macedonia 6 2 1 3 7 7 7 5539 974
England 6 1 4 1 11 9 7 P W D L F A Pts Gibraltar 6 0 1 5 3 18 1 553 74
6 0 3 3 4 10 3 55
SERBIA 6 4 1 1 13 5 13 League D: Group 1
Norway 6 3 1 2 7 7 10 P W D L F A Pts 39
Group 4 Slovenia 6 1 3 2 6 10 6 LATVIA 6 4 1 1 12 5 13
P W D L F A Pts Sweden 6 1 1 4 7 11 4 Moldova 6 4 1 1 10 6 13
NETHERLANDS 6 5 1 0 14 6 16 Andorra 6 2 2 2 6 7 8
Belgium 6 3 1 2 11 8 10 League C: Group 1 Liechtenstein 6 0 0 5 1 11 0 02
P W D L F A Pts
Poland 6 2 1 3 6 12 7
Wales 6 0 1 5 6 11 1 TURKEY 6 4 1 1 18 5 13 Group 2 RM 8,729,506.33
Luxembourg 6 3 2 1 9 7 11
League B: Group 1: Ukraine 0 Scotland 0, Faroe Islands 6 2 2 2 7 10 8 P W D L F A Pts
Lithuania 6 0 1 5 2 14 1 ESTONIA 4 4 0 0 10 2 12
Republic of Ireland 3 (Egan 18, Obafemi 52, Brady Malta 420254 6 RM 100,000.00

90+1) Armenia 2 (Dashyan 71, Spertsyan 73). Group 2: Kosovo 5 (Muslija 22, Rrudhani San Marino 4 0 0 3 0 9 0
P W D L F A Pts 45+1, Rashani 47, Muriqi 52, 84) Cyprus 1
SCOTLAND 6 4 1 1 11 5 13 (Roberge 81), Greece 3 (Pelkas 14, Masouras
Ukraine 6 3 2 1 10 4 11  QUALIFIED RELEGATED
 PROMOTED  RELEGATION PLAYOFFS

THURSDAY • SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 QUOTE OF THE DAY

Lions He’s done a pretty good job. He should
maybe have a go in our car and see what
it’s like! He’s done amazing (and has been) very
impressive… No doubt he is going to win his second
(title) this year and most likely, he will go on to win
a few more in the future.”

Lando Norris on Max Verstappen

roar back
Southgate shows off new trick to conjure England fightback

█ RICHARD JOLLY as he had been involved in the build-up to Luke change, to the moment when Saka and Mount and bad, Harry Maguire can be a symbolic
Shaw’s goal. replaced Phil Foden and Raheem Sterling and figure for this England.
EVEN when everything else was going stuck with his 3-4-3 formation.
well for Gareth Southgate, there was a After failing to find the net in open play in He conceded possession, kicked Jamal
criticism that could be levelled at him. A 520 minutes in the Nations League, England In terms of personnel, he did not go for all- Musiala when he aimed for the ball and gifted
meticulous planner could set up a side had two goals in four minutes. out attack: not when he made the substitution Ilkay Gundogan his penalty to open the scoring.
to start well, but they lost their way. Southgate at 1-0 or even when Havertz put Germany two
could not make game-changing substitutions. When Harry Kane doubled his tally of ahead in quite delightful fashion. But his back Southgate’s beloved back three was
penalties in the tournament, England had three three afforded Shaw the platform to get forward. breached three times, though a glorious goal
Croatia and Italy could concede first to goals in 12 minutes. An insipid defeat had been from Havertz and individual errors from
England but come back and win. Southgate transformed into a fabulous fightback. The Euro 2020 final scorer, the man who put Maguire and Pope suggested the problem was
lacked the instinctive brilliance to alter a match Southgate’s England within touching distance not systemic.
that was getting away from him. A poor piece of handling from Nick Pope and of silverware, offered a reminder of the heights
a second goal of the night for Kai Havertz later they touched under a now beleaguered But despite the goalkeeper’s late mistake,
As a reign seemed to be losing its way, as six and a cathartic win disappeared, replaced by a manager. Southgate ended with a smile. Like Germany,
years of progress seemed to bring drift, dullness draw, just as a dreadful first half was succeeded England go to Qatar in the World Cup but they
and disappointment, Southgate did something by an action-packed second. Certainly Shaw’s recall showed that could be buoyed by the last 20 minutes.
new. Southgate was plotting an idiosyncratic path.
But for England, a 3-3 scoreline at least Implausible as it can sometimes sound when There had been passages of drift and spells
Not pick Trent Alexander-Arnold, who has offered the succour a stalemate would not have watching him, the left-back ranked as one of of nothingness as the crowd neither jeered nor
cemented the prized role of England’s fourth- done. The sense was growing that Southgate’s Euro 2020’s more potent attacking forces, cheered but sat in subdued silence. Some had
choice rightback. But still something very side had run out of goals as well as ideas, that adding a goal to his three assists. left before the players left the turf, but there
different. He conjured a comeback. talent was producing tediousness. were no boos.
At a time when scrutiny on his choices was
It was Mason Mount, a substitute, who swept And, suddenly, they regained a sense of increasing, Southgate doubled down on his Southgate was not told that he does not
in an equaliser from 20 yards. Bukayo Saka, excitement, the prospect that potential can be beliefs; with admittedly mixed returns. know what he is doing. If this is a farewell on
another replacement, had picked him out, just unleashed, albeit in a very Gareth-esque way. home soil, it came with unexpected
Shaw started the fightback but, in good times encouragement. – The Independent
Perhaps it could be traced to a double

Spain’s Alvaro
Morata (centre
right) celebrates
with teammates
after his team’s
victory in the
Nations League
match against
Portugal at the
Municipal Stadium
in Braga yesterday.
– AFPPIX

Enrique delighted after Morata’s late strike stuns Portugal

SPAIN coach Luis Enrique was Portugal who only needed a draw to the first half. They had possession but down 2-1 at home to Switzerland on and he was unable to successfully link
delighted after Spain snatched a place secure a spot in the semifinals. didn’t create anything with that. Saturday. up with his teammates.
in the Nations League final four However, we went down and lost the
yesterday. “Football is a wonderful sport in intensity after the 60th minute,” Santos It was not until he made four The Manchester United forward
which wins are the best antidote to told a news conference. substitutions in the second-half that had come under heavy criticism
Alvaro Morata’s late goal secured a any state of depression or sadness,” Spain woke up and got their first shot before the match, with reports
1-0 win over hosts Portugal to ensure Enrique said as per tribalfootball.com. “They grew mainly because we lost on target of the game after 70 minutes suggesting he should be benched due
top spot in their group. “We are back in the final four and we’ll the ability to have the ball. Players through Morata. to a lack of playing time for United
enjoy it.” could not turn on their game. across the 2022/23 season.
Portugal dominated the match but “It was a difficult game but I stay
last year’s finalists Spain stayed in the The Spaniards, who join Croatia, “Spain began to push and came with the attitude of the team. We have A poll by Portuguese sports
contest and in the 88th minute Morata Italy and the Netherlands in next year’s from really having no chances to end made a great effort,” Morata told newspaper A Bola showed that 57% of
scored to silence most of the sold-out finals tournament, will take heart from up scoring a goal. In the final minutes reporters. fans didn’t want Ronaldo to start
stadium after a long ball into the box the win as they prepare to play Costa they changed the script, that’s against Spain.
from Dani Carvajal was headed across Rica, Germany and Japan in Group E at evident.” “If we were knocked out it had to
goal by Nico Williams. the World Cup. be by leaving everything on the field Despite the pleas, Santos backed
It was a bitter blow for Portugal and that’s how it was one more time his star man from the off at the Estadio
It was Spain’s first competitive win Portugal manager Fernando Santos who created several chances, were in for us. Municipal de Braga.
in Portugal since 1934 and their first said the loss did not change his team’s total control during most the game
victory in any match in Portugal since confidence and preparations for Qatar, and came so close to securing a place “Every time that Spain have to Ronaldo was seen visibly angry and
a 3-0 success in a friendly in 2003. where he believes Portugal “are still in the finals. show up in big games we do it. That’s frustrated after the full-time whistle,
one of the favorites.”They face Ghana, how we do it and tonight we did it throwing his captain’s armband in a
Spain finished top of League A- Uruguay and South Korea in Group H. Spain looked lost and confused in again.” similar style to his reaction to
Group 2 on 11 points from six games, what was looking to be another Portugal’s exit from Euro 2020 last
one point above second-placed “We were really well organised in lacklustre performance after they went Cristiano Ronaldo tried hard to summer. – AFP/Agencies
score but his play was often erratic

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