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Published by Pusat Sumber KPT, 2022-07-06 22:21:06

The Sun Daily-060722

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INSIDE

TELLING IT AS IT IS Don: Boost rice page Dark and page

yields to achieve 2 bright side 3

self-sufficiency of life

FLOOD HAVOC ... A firefighter
assessing the damage caused by floods in
ON WEDNESDAY JULY 6, 2022 Baling, Kedah, as he walks past debris piled
roof-high in front of a ruined house in
No. 8060 PP 2644/12/2012 (031195) www.thesundaily.my Story on Kampung Iboi yesterday. – BERNAMAPIX



page 2

Cash vs vouchers
█ BY SIVAA TANGAI RAJU oGovt should replace direct financial
[email protected] aid with coupons to avoid misuse of
money on non-essentials: UPM don
PETALING JAYA: Should the
government continue to channel target groups are, but I just don’t know Goh said providing cash subsidies
financial support directly to the why it is not being done. In my research, would serve the intended purpose if
people through Bantuan they are in the E-Kasih, JKM and EPU the government plans it more
Keluarga Malaysia (BKM) or must it lists, but why are those lists not used?” efficiently.
employ better methods to disburse such she said, adding that the government also
aid, apart from prioritising the recipients? needs to ensure there are sufficient job However, she noted that such an
opportunities so that everyone can cope approach will only help targeted
Universiti Putra Malaysia research with the current economic situation. groups to purchase household
fellow and professor Dr Fatimah Arshad, items but may not curb the rising
who was commenting on the upsurge in Fatimah, who said she is also aware of prices of essential goods and other
prices of goods and the shortage of the people’s “choosy” attitude of turning essential items.
essential supplies, said the government down low-paying jobs, stressed firms
should ensure that aid is directed at the should also play their role. “The subsidy approach will
right group of people. work if it is transparent and
“I’m aware that many Malaysians efficient. Otherwise, there would be
Speaking to theSun, she said the would not go for low-paying jobs, but this other downsides, especially if it is
government should replace the cash is where negotiation is needed. We need not channelled to the targeted
handouts approach with a food voucher to consider protecting their social groups or affects production that
system to ensure that recipients do not security such as job opportunities, could aggravate food security and
misuse the money on non-essential medical benefits and education supply issues.
items. opportunities for their children.
“Cash subsidies would help to
“Price control is the most difficult “I’m sure if these things are on the alleviate the burden of rising costs.
instrument to be managed, with the table, Malaysians would take up available However, it will not help to cap rising
shortage of supplies partly caused by the jobs, because social protection is prices.
Russia-Ukraine war. essential since everybody is struggling to
survive,” she said. “If anything, it will spur demand and
“Giving cash is workable, but the right increase inflationary pressures,”
recipients should be targeted. It can be UOB Research senior economist Julia she said.
improved through a food voucher system
because if you give them cash, people will
spend it on non-essential items such as
cigarettes.

“The government knows where the

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Kedah MB Boost rice yields to achieve
calls for speedy self-sufficiency, says don
response to
Baling floods

ALOR STAR: Kedah Mentri Besar █ BY SHIVANI SUPRAMANI o Malaysia imports 38% of staple mainly generate higher yields should
Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md [email protected] from Vietnam and Thailand be explored.
Nor said he wanted areas critically PETALING JAYA: Malaysia is
affected by the current floods in unlikely to achieve self-sufficiency 2.4 million to 2.7 million tonnes per form of input costs. “Our target is to achieve between
Baling to qualify for Level I or II in rice production unless yields can annum,” he told theSun. “Hence, things will be status quo 12 and 15 tonnes per hectare, which
emergency response, to speed up be improved to above 12 tonnes per is achievable within the next two to
operations by state and federal hectare, which is feasible as He added that Malaysia has over for now. The worry is about the 38% three years, provided farmers are
agencies. neighbouring countries have 680,000ha of rice fields, which imports. The price may rise but that willing to change.”
achieved it. works out to 50 people per hectare, will mostly involve types such as
He said the power to declare an the highest ratio in Asean compared fragrant rice, Thai and Vietnamese He said Padiberas Nasional
emergency response (Level III) lies Universiti Tun Abdul Razak with Thailand at 6.1 people rice and Basmati, which will mostly Berhad has substantial stocks that
with the prime minister on the advice economist Prof Dr Barjoyai Bardai per hectare. be consumed by the higher income could last three to four months –
of the central disaster management said Malaysia is today at 62% and higher middle-income groups.” equivalent to one rice season.
committee. self-sufficiency in terms of rice “Production is at 2.6 million
production. tonnes, roughly five to seven tonnes Barjoyai added that in the long “The government is currently
“For Level I emergency response, it per hectare. This output is achieved run, Malaysia’s rice production changing the subsidy method from
can be declared by the district officer “We still import 38% of our rice after providing heavy subsidies to activities need to be enhanced. ‘input-based’ to ‘output-based’,
as the director of the district disaster requirement, mainly from Vietnam farmers, which is more than RM1.53 which indirectly will force farmers
management committee.” and Thailand. Each Malaysian billion per annum involving 300,000 “We need a new method of to improve their yields. This will be
consumes between 70kg and 80kg farmers. Each hectare is being cultivating rice that can generate consistent with other forms of
In a post on his Facebook page of rice annually, which works out to supported with RM4,320 in the higher yields. Some varieties that subsidy like for chicken and
yesterday, he said this would make it about 200g per day per person. require less water and attention but cooking oil.”
easier for the agencies concerned to Total consumption is about
expedite the necessary action to Consumers’ Association of
repair damaged infrastructure and Malaysia needs a new method of cultivating rice that can generate higher yields to help reduce imports. Penang (CAP) president Mohideen
restore basic needs and facilities for – ADIB RAWI YAHYA/THESUN Abdul Kader said if the price of rice
people involved. were to increase significantly, the
poor will be most impacted as they
He added that the matter would be are already cutting down on other
decided at the state disaster necessities such as fruits and
management committee meeting to vegetables, and primary sources of
be chaired by State Secretary Datuk cheap protein found in chicken
Ammar Shaikh Mahmood Naim. and eggs.

“The district police chief, as the “When they cut down on rice
director of operations of the district consumption, it means that the
disaster management committee, will entire family will have their portion
give a briefing on search and rescue sizes cut down as well.
operations.
“For the poor to reduce their
“I was also informed that the fire already impoverished diet means
brigade will use helicopters to survey that they will be prone to
the situation to give a clearer picture malnutrition and nutrition-related
of the effects and causes of the diseases.
disaster.”
“A price increase of rice may
Muhammad Sanusi said he was have a cascading effect on daily
informed by the Department of necessities and services as well.
Irrigation and Drainage that heavy Inflation is going to persist for a
rain in Baling caused the river to while and CAP wants consumers to
breach its banks. – Bernama be prudent with their budgets.”

Coordinate aid for He said the government can do
affected residents, away with the need for Approved
dept told Permits for importing rice.

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian “Given the current situation,
Islamic Development Department there should be freedom to import
has been instructed to immediately from more countries to increase
coordinate with authorities in Kedah options in case there is a breakdown
to provide “Musa’adah” (aid) for in the supply chain of one or more
residents affected by floods in Baling. suppliers.”

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Adopt ‘world family’ spirit to face challenges: PM
Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk
Idris Ahmad said other Islamic KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister world community to intensify On Asean, Ismail Sabri said the organisations to succeed.”
religious agencies should also go to Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob efforts and preparations in the face association has always upheld its He added that competition
the ground to assist victims. called on the international of uncertainty and work together basic principles, which prioritise
community to work together by towards a more peaceful, Asean’s centrality in facing past and between world superpowers should
“Based on media reports, several adopting a “world family” spirit to progressive, inclusive and future challenges. not be detrimental as proactive
areas in the Baling district have been face global challenges, especially prosperous future,” he said at the engagement with the superpowers
hit by mud floods. From the bottom of post-pandemic. opening of the 35th Asia-Pacific He said the basic principles of would benefit the region.
my heart, I’m saddened by the Roundtable via a prerecorded video Asean such as mutual cooperation
incident and sympathise with the He said the Covid-19 pandemic yesterday. and respect for national He said the important role of
residents involved,” he said in a post had taught all countries that current sovereignty, as well as the spirit of China in the region cannot be
on his Facebook page. global challenges cannot be tackled Citing Malaysia as an example, preserving regional peace and denied as the republic had been
in silos. Ismail Sabri said the spirit of stability, had been its recipe for Asean’s main trading partner since
As of 2am yesterday, a total of 334 Keluarga Malaysia adopted to success. 2009, Bernama reported.
residents from nine villages in Baling He added that the world establish inclusive cooperation by
had been evacuated to several relief economy and politics are at present prioritising togetherness and those “In this regard, Asean has “In 2020, Asean overtook the
centres, with 85 houses reported to facing a complex post-pandemic in need, had proven effective in emerged as a respected and trusted European Union as China’s main
have been affected by floodwaters, situation as well as increasing finding ways to achieve better concept for a regional multilateral trading partner.
which hit the district at about 4pm on competition among the world’s solutions. mechanism. However, Asean
Monday. major powers. centrality will continue to be tested “Looking at China’s economy
He said increasingly complex by internal and external pressures. and strategic position, Asean hopes
Education Senior Minister Datuk “In Europe, for example, we are and difficult global issues should to maintain positive and stable
Dr Radzi Jidin said the Kedah witnessing conflicts that have a serve as a reminder to policymakers “For that, Asean also needs a relations with Beijing.”
education department and the Baling devastating impact, not only on the on the importance of managing combination of bilateral,
education office had been asked to be people of the countries involved but challenges that could have adverse multilateral and even minilateral Ismail Sabri said Asean should
prepared and take appropriate action, also around the world. effects on future generations. mechanisms as well as the creativity also continue to improve economic
including opening schools for use as and support of non-governmental and diplomatic relations with the
relief centres. – Bernama “Hence, it is paramount for the United States based on mutual
respect and friendship.

No active logging reported at Gunung Inas Forest Reserve

KUALA LUMPUR: No active logging Energy and Natural Resources area concerned. He said the development was confirmed the trees that were washed
activity was reported in the Gunung Minister Datuk Seri Takiyuddin However, forest development that carried out for reforestation, and away were not from logging activities
Inas Forest Reserve area that could Hassan, Bernama reported. more than 5,000 trees had been as they were swept away along with
have resulted in a headwater had been approved by the Kedah planted in the 52ha area. their roots,” he said on Bernama
phenomenon (kepala air) and flash He said a report by the Forestry government has been carried out in Radio’s Jendela Fikir programme
floods in Baling on Monday, said Department confirmed that there an area at the Gunung Inas Forest “The forestry department has yesterday.
was no active logging activity in the Reserve since 2019. investigated the matter and

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Malaysia Perlis Ruler opens new court complex
commended at
Mecca event KANGAR: The Raja of Perlis Tuanku Syed Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar. Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin expressed hope
Sirajuddin Putra Jamalullail yesterday opened In his speech, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin that the complex would prompt other
MECCA: It was a proud moment for the new Kangar Court Complex, built at a cost development projects.
Malaysia when the country commended of RM39 million and equipped with the state- thanked the federal government for
not once, but more than 10 times, at the of-the-art systems and facilities. completing the project to replace the old “I hope development programmes that
Grand Haj Symposium here on Monday. Kangar Court premises. have been planned in the surrounding area
The event was also attended by the Raja can give a new image to Kangar and indirectly
The event, which brought together Perempuan of Perlis Tuanku Tengku Fauziah “The opening of this complex opens a new improve the economy of the people of Perlis,”
leaders from various Islamic countries, Tengku Abdul Rashid, the Raja Muda of Perlis chapter of history in the administration of the he added.
also highlighted the recognition given to Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail and country’s judicial system and will be a new
the Malaysian haj pilgrims fund board, the Raja Puan Muda of Perlis Tuanku Hajah landmark in Perlis,” he said. He also called on all quarters to respect and
Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH), for its Lailatul Shahreen Akashah Khalil. preserve principles on the independence of
success in developing a proper and The new three-storey complex, which the judiciary and not to make baseless
up-to-date management system every Also present was Minister in the Prime houses a High Court, two sessions courts and accusations against judges or judicial officers.
haj season. Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law) two magistrate’s courts, was completed on – Bernama
Nov 15 last year.
The accolade was delivered by Saudi
Minister of Haj and Umrah Dr Taufiq Dark and bright side of life
Fawzan Al-Rabiah in his speech at the
symposium and also in a statement to o Expert: Disparity in affluency among people due to varying 50%, especially in Klang Valley hotels, and it’s
Malaysian media. income and impact of cost of living hike on individuals evident that it has improved a lot compared
with during the pandemic.
He said other countries could learn █ BY SIVAA TANGAI RAJU flight bookings because we can sell more tickets
from the strategies adopted by Malaysia [email protected] at a cheaper price.” “When the borders were reopened, there
in preparing and educating its pilgrims PETALING JAYA: The country is currently were opportunities for vacations and domestic
prior to performing the haj. under economic stress, with some not even Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel tourism following the relaxation of restrictions
having enough money to meet their daily Agents honorary treasurer and spokesman for travellers. The number of Covid-19 cases has
“We appreciate what the Malaysian needs. Nigel Wong said many Malaysians have begun also been declining and there is greater
government has done in preparing, to travel following the relaxation of pandemic awareness among the public about ensuring
educating and training haj pilgrims from However, increased flight bookings and restrictions. public safety.
Malaysia ... it makes haj pilgrimage hotel reservations have raised questions on the
successful and safe. disparity between those who can afford to He said domestic travel has returned to “If those who can afford it do not travel, it
spend money on vacations and the rest who are normal as people travel during school holidays would be difficult to revive the economy and
“We always look forward to any suffering in poverty. and festive seasons while working adults are boost the tourism industry,” she said.
cooperation with the government of travelling during long weekends to popular
Malaysia. We are (grateful) for all the AirAsia Aviation Group Limited group CEO holiday destinations such as Malacca, Penang Financial expert Felix Neoh said inflation
cooperation we have forged together and Bo Lingam confirmed that the airline has and Sabah. and the rising cost of living have affected people
I plan to visit Malaysia very soon,” he said registered an increase in the number of differently, with those who have greater income
after meeting Minister in the Prime passengers who booked flight tickets for various On the affluency disparity, he said it would buffers being able to enjoy more than those
Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) purposes, including domestic travel and indirectly increase the country’s employment who live paycheck to paycheck.
Datuk Idris Ahmad. business trips. rate, adding that many people would want to
take up available jobs so that they can also “We have a wide spectrum and levels of
Also present were TH chairman Tan “The flight booking rate has increased more travel. wealth among the population. Their incomes
Sri Azman Mokhtar, its group managing than 50% from what it was before April, since are different for groups such as B40, M40 and
director and chief executive officer Datuk Covid-19 standard operating procedures were “Based on demand, we can imagine that the T20. Inflation and rising cost of living affect
Seri Amrin Awaluddin and head of the relaxed. number of travellers moving around in the them differently, so there is a disparity in
Malaysian haj delegation Datuk Seri Syed country, including Sabah and Sarawak, has incomes and affordability.
Saleh Syed Abdul Rahman. “We have only about 44 out of 100 aircraft increased. Most of the travels are domestic at
operating. So, if more are put in operation, we the moment because of affordability,” he said. “But If you want to get something, save
Taufiq Fawzan also said early can expect more money so you can afford it rather than
preparations and training during a series Meanwhile, Malaysian Association of Hotels comparing yourself with others and feeling
of focused courses organised by TH had president Christina Toh said occupancy rates pressured to live beyond your means,” he said.
helped Malaysian pilgrims perform the have increased after movement restrictions
haj easily despite many challenges. “The economy depends on
were eased. consumption by all Malaysians. A pull-
“The training by the Malaysian “Hotel occupancy in
government should be followed by other back in spending would cause further
countries. We appreciate the great impact Malaysia has exceeded contractions to broad-based
the Malaysian pilgrims have made.
economic growth.”
“The proper training they received
enabled them to know what to do and Neoh said financial impact affects people
where to go. It is indeed a good example,” differently, and those who have an income buffer
he added. – Bernama could obviously enjoy more than those who live
hand-to-mouth. – MASRY CHE ANI/THESUN
Road closure in
Shah Alam Attempted breach of PKR election results

PETALING JAYA: All roads along KUALA LUMPUR: The Parti Keadilan Rakyat “After receiving the audit report from a Zaliha said the findings did not affect the
Persiaran Permai in Shah Alam will be (PKR) central election committee (CEC) has digital expert, the CEC examined the report results of most of the candidates, either at the
closed to facilitate U-girder launching revealed that there were several attempts by and accepted it based on substantiated central or branch levels, adding that the final
works and other Light Rail Transit 3 irresponsible parties to hack the party’s evidence through digital analysis. results of the election have been posted at
(LRT3) project related works from July 8 election results. https:\\pemilihankeadilan2022.com.
to Dec 31. “The audit findings revealed that there were
Its chairman Dr Zaliha Mustafa said the attempts to hack the results by irresponsible The official results of the party’s election
Contractor for the project, Setia matter has been identified and audit experts parties. A clean-up process has been will be announced during the PKR annual
Utama LRT 3 Sdn Bhd (formerly known have made recommendations to update the implemented based on the results of the digital national congress scheduled for July 15 to 17.
as MRCB George Kent Sdn Bhd) said party’s voting records. analysis,” she said in a statement on Monday. – Bernama
there will be intermittent road closures
and traffic diversions in the area.

Roads that will be closed include
those between the Jalan Plumbum 7/95
and Persiaran Bestari junctions
(Persiaran Bestari and Uitm-bound).

The LRT3 project works will be
executed from 11pm to 5am.

“During the closure, motorists from
Persiaran Permai heading towards
Persiaran Bestari will be diverted to Jalan
Plumbum 7/95 and Jalan Plumbum 7/99
before heading to Persiaran Bestari.

“Motorists from Persiaran Bestari
heading towards Persiaran Permai will be
diverted to Jalan Plumbum 7/100 and
Jalan Plumbum 7/98 before heading to
Persiaran Permai.”

The diversions will be implemented
with approval from the Public Works
Department and Shah Alam Municipal
Council.

“We apologise for any inconvenience
caused to the public. For enquiries,
please contact the LRT3 helpline at 1 800
18 2585.” – By Muhammad Yusry

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Mat Kilau success proves effectiveness of policies Idle land
in Kedah
KUALA LUMPUR: The success of ticket sales in 12 days, had received overwhelming audience response encourages the Finas folk to be more successfully
films that receive government support from the government. not only in Malaysia but also in active in helping the local film developed
incentives proves policies by the Singapore and Brunei proves the industry,” he said yesterday.
Communications and Multimedia Directed by Syamsul Yusof, who strength of local film brands, driving POKOK SENA: The Kedah Regional
Ministry are effective and can help was named Best Film Director at the audiences to the cinemas after the Md Nasir expressed hope the film Development Authority (Keda) has
local film producers. 28th Malaysia Film Festival, the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. would generate support for future exceeded its Key Performance
movie received a production grant of local films and encouraging Indicators (KPI) for padi
National Film Development RM1.5 million and a marketing “It also proves the strength of producers to create quality movies to development projects on idle land in
Corporation Malaysia (Finas) chief budget of RM300,000 from the local stories inspired by history and penetrate the international market. the first six months of the year.
executive officer Prof Dr Md Nasir Digital Content Fund. heritage, which are well-received by Its general manager Datuk
Ibrahim said the film Mat Kilau: audiences and have great potential He also said industry players who
Kebangkitan Pahlawan produced “The encouraging performance to be adapted to the silver screen. received funds through Finas should
by Studio Kembara Sdn Bhd, which of this film, with a record-breaking give appropriate credit to the
has collected RM43.9 million in collection, gives a ray of hope to the “For Finas, the achievement of government, ministry and Finas.
national film industry. The this film is very gratifying and it – Bernama

Ultimate gift of love Kamarudin Abd Akib said Keda
developed 31.84ha of idle land in the
state, exceeding its KPI of 20.23ha,
which benefited about 50 land
owners.
“For the first half of the year, we
managed to achieve our KPI and
o Mother donates with the allocation that we have, padi
kidney to critically-ill cultivation areas can be expanded,”
son in operation that he said during a “Ramah Mesra”
was first-of-its-kind gathering with the media in Kedah
in country yesterday.
Kamarudin said Keda was
focusing on efforts to restore land
that had been left idle in the districts
of Padang Terap, Baling, Sik, Pokok
Sena and parts of Kulim.
He said apart from that, other
projects that have exceeded the KPI
█ BY ELLY FAZANIZA set in the same period were in the
[email protected] areas of business and agricultural

PETALING JAYA: It was in March assistance, which benefited about
last year that Noor Farahin Ahmat 253 individuals compared with the
heard that her son Muhammad target of 200 people, and 260
Amirul Izzat Lokman Noor, 22, was individuals for entrepreneurship
having serious kidney problems. development programmes,
compared with an initial target
“I was worried as he had also of 230. – Bernama
slipped into a coma at Egypt’s Al
Azhar Hospital intensive care unit. by a urologist and renal transplant break while undergoing weekly Noor Farahin and Amirul Food aid for UKM
His blood pressure had shot up and surgeon, Dr Vijayan Manogran. check-ups at Kuala Lumpur Hospital are now able to look students
he had to undergo dialysis,” she told to ensure that his body has not forward to a normal life.
theSun. “The surgery, which was rejected the kidney. and more challenging cases. We KUALA LUMPUR: Universiti
conducted in May, took six hours to have done multiple vessels (multiple Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) has
It was a time when movement complete,” Noor Farahin said. Vijayan noted that there have renal arteries and veins), which is implemented several initiatives to
restrictions were in place, which been 11 reported cases in the world now routine for our centre. We have reduce the impact of rising prices of
meant Noor Farahin could not travel “The first two weeks of our of a living nephrectomy patient now done this interesting and goods on its students, especially
to meet her son. recovery were crucial as there was a using a horseshoe kidney from a challenging horseshoe living-related those from the B40 group, said its
huge blood clot and we lacked sleep. donor. renal transplant. Interesting and vice-chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Mohd
All she could do was wait by Thankfully, I was able to drive after exciting times are ahead for our Ekhwan Toriman.
phone at their home in Cheras. one month.” “Renal transplant here is transplant services in Kuala Lumpur
advancing and we are doing more Hospital, which is the premier He said the programmes were the
It was at around the same time Amirul is now on a semester government hospital in the country.” Food@Campus initiative by the
that Amirul, a law student at Al Higher Education Ministry, in which
Azhar University in Cairo, was B40 students would be provided with
confirmed with IgA nephropathy, a food vouchers and the distribution of
kidney disease that occurs when an a food basket containing essential
antibody called immunoglobulin A items to more than 8,000
(IgA) builds up in the kidneys. underprivileged students under the
Healthy Food Basket Programme.
According to medical reports, it
results in a local inflammation that He added that UKM also
hampers the ability of the kidneys to introduced meals for as low as
filter waste from the blood. RM3.50 to B40 students identified by
the Office of Student Affairs and UKM
“I’m told that it is a common Student Union.
condition. This was later confirmed
by our doctors at Kuala Lumpur “Regular monitoring will also be
Hospital when he was flown home,” conducted by principals of residential
she said, adding that Amirul had to colleges to ensure that the food
undergo dialysis four times a day. provided is of good quality,“ he said in
a statement yesterday.
The odds for Amirul seemed slim
as he needed a kidney transplant Higher Education Minister Datuk
and Farahin was told that as she had Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad earlier said
a U-shaped “horseshoe” kidney, the ministry was committed to
which meant she may not be a ensuring continuous assistance was
suitable donor. given to students. – Bernama

However, it was later determined
that the procedure could be done,
although it was the first of its kind in
Malaysia.

The operation was coordinated

Unlicensed dental procedure nothing to smile about

KUALA LUMPUR: Nur Amira Afiqah were typically around RM6,000. dentist confirmed her worst fears – clinic in Malacca. The most alarming damage
thought she was getting dental braces Then she heard from college the earlier unlicensed treatment had Then 20, she provided services for caused by improper installation of
installed at an authorised clinic. caused a host of dental problems. braces is severe infection resulting
friends of a clinic in Kuantan that the fitting of braces after learning from the usage of unsterilised
“Everything looked right. There offered the procedure for as low as A specialist orthodontist and basic procedures from YouTube equipment.
were doctors, nurses and patients ... it RM500. She promptly called for an lecturer at Universiti Teknologi Mara, tutorials.
seemed like a proper dental clinic,” appointment. Dr Nik Mukhriz Nik Mustapha, said Nur Amira finally got her teeth
said the 24-year-old. the fake braces business was rife in “If you go to authorised dental corrected after two years of wearing
“But later, I read on Twitter that 2018. But at the time, many clinics, the cost of installation of braces fitted by an unlicensed
She had a slight issue of “crowded the clinic was operating illegally. I Malaysians had yet to be aware of it. braces is usually between RM6,000 “dentist”.
teeth” and was keen to get braces to was shocked,” she said of her ordeal, and RM7,000,” he said, adding that
correct it. that started in 2017. Nur Farahanis Ezzaty Adli, also the public can check if a dentist is She had to pay RM1,000 to have
known as Nara, was arrested in 2017 licensed at the Dental Practitioners the braces removed and almost
However, she was still studying in She immediately booked an for providing unlicensed dental Information Management System RM8,000 in total to correct the
a college in Pahang at the time and appointment at another dental clinic services at an unauthorised private website. damage caused. – Bernama
the cost of installing dental braces to check the state of her teeth and the

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Johor MB summoned by PAC over army land swap deal

KUALA LUMPUR: Johor Mentri the Special Investigation Committee PAC is focused on the role he played He said other witnesses who were 38.04ha army camp in Kinrara,
Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi was on Public Governance, Procurement in the proposed construction of the called to testify in the case were the Selangor, the construction of an air
called by the Public Accounts and Finance found that he was linked camp which started in 2016,” he said. Special Investigation Committee on force facility in Sendayan and the
Committee (PAC) on Monday to to the construction of the Paloh Public Governance, Procurement construction of an army camp in Port
record his statement on a Defence Camp in Kluang in 2016, which was According to Wong, Defence and Finance chairman Tan Sri Dickson, Negri Sembilan.
Ministry land swap deal. involved in the land swap. Ministry secretary-general Datuk Seri Ambrin Buang on Nov 16, 2020, and
Muez Abd Aziz and deputy secretary- Senior Defence Minister Datuk Seri In 2016, the proposed
PAC chairman Wong Kah Woh “Datuk Onn Hafiz was called in his general (Development) Datuk Dr Hishammuddin Hussein on Dec 1, construction of the army camp at
said Onn Hafiz was called as the capacity as the political secretary to Shahrazat Ahmad also gave their 2021. Port Dickson was dropped in favour
fourth witness in the proceedings, then defence minister from 2013 to statements during the two-hour of the new proposal to set up the
held at the Kluang district office, after 2018, and the investigation by the hearing which began at 4pm. The land swap deal involved a Paloh Camp in Kluang. – Bernama

Ahmad Zahid’s injunction ‘Going cashless can
against Dr M dismissed improve corruption
index ranking’

KUALA LUMPUR: The comprehensive
implementation of a cashless transaction
system via the Malaysia Digital initiative can
improve the country’s Corruption Perceptions
o Court says plaintiff merits of the case. shortcuts to resolve and postpone his ongoing Index ranking, says Universiti Putra Malaysia
needs to prove statements “The court is of the opinion that Ahmad criminal trial and used his position to (UPM) School of Business and Economics
are untrue influence Mahathir to interfere in the trial and associate professor Dr Anuar Shah Bali
Zahid needs to prove that the statements the investigations by law enforcement Mahomed.
KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court yesterday made by Tun Dr Mahathir are not true. agencies against him. He said this was because parties involved in
dismissed Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s Therefore, the interim application was graft currently either gave or received bribes in
application to prevent the re-publication and dismissed at a cost of RM5,000 with case Ahmad Zahid filed for an interim cash.
dissemination of Tun Dr Mahathir management set for Aug 23.” injunction so that Mahathir or his officers and “Every digital transaction is recorded, so the
Mohamad’s statements which were alleged to representatives can retract the defamatory corruption rate can be significantly reduced by
have defamed the former deputy prime On April 20, Ahmad Zahid, 69, filed a statements and to prevent Mahathir or his expanding on the use of this technology to all
minister. defamation suit against Mahathir over officers and representatives from publishing, parties,” he said in a television programme on
allegations that he used his position to distributing or disseminating the statements Monday.
Lawyer Shahrul Fazli Kamarulzaman, who influence the latter to interfere in his ongoing or any other similar defamatory statements Malaysia Micro-Entrepreneurs Academy
is representing Ahmad Zahid, said Justice court proceedings. on any social media platform. chief executive officer Abd Azharee Abdul
Datuk Rozana Ali Yusoff dismissed the Wahid was also present at the event.
application by the Umno president to obtain In his statement of claim, Ahmad Zahid An interim injunction order was also Anuar Shah said a cashless system would
an interim injunction on the grounds that the said on Oct 19, 2018, he was charged in the sought to order the defendants to delete, benefit both customers and traders as they
issues raised by the plaintiff and defendant sessions court with 12 counts for breach of edit and stop the publication of a video could monitor, control and compare prices
needed to be decided through a trial, trust, eight for corruption and 27 for money recording or parts thereof, of the event using the records stored in the e-wallet.
Bernama reported. laundering and that all of the charges will be which contained defamatory statements on He also said the government should
tried in the High Court. YouTube and the Astro Awani Facebook continue the cash assistance of RM100 a month
Meanwhile, Mahathir’s lawyer, Mior Nor page as well as on the MalaysiaGazette TV for three months, such as through the Prihatin
Haidir Suhaimi, said the court dismissed the Ahmad Zahid claimed Mahathir had made TikTok account. Kasih Programme via e-wallets or through an e-
plaintiff’s application after ruling that this was defamatory statements with malicious intent cash identity card, provided only to buy daily
not the stage for the parties to argue on the against him at the Parti Pejuang (Pejuang) In addition, Ahmad Zahid also applied for necessities.
Aspirasi launch event in conjunction with the an interim injunction directing the “The value of RM100 in cash and as an e-
15th Johor state election at Yayasan defendant to write to any publisher, editor, wallet balance is different. When we use an e-
Kepimpinan Perdana in Putrajaya on Feb 23. operator and owner of online news portals or wallet, there are ‘rewards’ involved, and
social media platforms to stop publishing the
The Bagan Datuk member of Parliament defamatory statements.
claimed that the defamatory statements
stated that he was a person who used

eventually, it is credited back as a useable
amount.”
Meanwhile, Abd Azharee said
entrepreneurs needed to be brave and keep an
open mind towards adopting new technology,
especially in terms of marketing their
businesses in the digital economy so that they
are not left behind.
“No matter how small the use of e-wallets is
in their business at present, what is important is
that entrepreneurs are ready to adapt to the
digital economy, otherwise they may be left
behind,” he said. – Bernama

Woman charged with
uploading porn

KUALA LUMPUR: A woman pleaded not
guilty in the sessions court yesterday to a
charge of improper use of network facilities by
uploading pornographic pictures on her
Twitter account.
Amira Nur Afiqah Agus Salim, 25, an
operator at a hotel company, made the plea
before Justice Norhasniah Abdul Razak.
The woman was charged with knowingly
making and initiating the transmission of
obscene communications, namely
pornographic pictures, with the intention of
offending others through the Twitter account
‘@amiranafqh’ at 7.27pm on Sept 19 last year.
The post was seen at a premises in Sri
Tioman 2, Jalan Melati, at 7.58pm on the same
RICH HARVEST ... Farm supervisor Fabiatuladawiyah Mohd Zaimi showing mature mushrooms that will be harvested at the J&J Mushroom Farm in day.
Kedah. The farm houses 150,000 blocks that produce a variety of edible fungi. – BERNAMAPIX She was charged under Section 233(1)(a) of
the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998,
which is punishable under Section 233(3) of the
Man remanded over alleged murder of wife, baby Act and provides a maximum fine of RM50,000
or imprisonment for up to one year or both. The
Act also provides for a further fine of RM1,000
JOHOR BARU: A ship cleaner, who is old suspect was issued by assistant registrar Permas Jaya, a few hours after the woman for each day the offence is continued after
suspected of murdering his wife and their Nur Izzaty Muhammad Zahari at the and the baby were found lying in a pool of conviction.
three-month-old baby in a house in magistrate’s court to facilitate blood near the front door of their home. The court, in allowing her bail of RM3,000
Kampung Bakar Batu is in remand for investigations under Section 302 of the with one surety and ordering her to report
seven days from yesterday. Penal Code. The man was arrested while riding a herself at the nearest police station once a
motorcycle without any clothes on. month, set Aug 9 for mention. – Bernama
The remand order against the 24-year- On Monday, police arrested the man in – Bernama

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‘Sri Lanka Continuous rain intensifies
bankruptcy to drag Australia flood crisis
through 2023’
oPM to tour affected region as brought a year’s worth of rain in operation yesterday to tow a bulk
COLOMBO: Sri Lanka is bankrupt and thousands ordered to evacuate after three days to some areas, is likely to carrier ship that lost power off
the acute pain of its unprecedented rivers rise past danger levels ease in Sydney as the coastal trough Sydney’s coast after tow lines broke
economic crisis will linger until at least moves north, the Bureau of in severe weather, officials said.
the end of next year, Prime Minister Ranil SYDNEY: Torrential rains kept “Wherever you are, please be Meteorology (BoM) said.
Wickremesinghe told parliament battering Australia’s east coast careful when you’re driving on our Major flooding is occurring at
yesterday. yesterday, intensifying the flood roads. There are still substantial But the risk of flooding could Windsor in Sydney’s west, its third
crisis in Sydney as thousands more risks for flash flooding.” remain through the week with most and most severe flood this year,
The island nation’s 22 million people residents were ordered to leave river catchments already near according to the weather bureau.
have endured months of galloping their homes after rivers swiftly rose Prime Minister Anthony capacity even before the latest
inflation and lengthy power cuts after the past danger levels. Albanese, who returned to deluge. Footage on social media showed
government ran out of foreign currency Australia yesterday after a submerged roads and bridges,
to import vital goods. About 50,000 residents in New week-long trip to Europe, said he Some regions have received while emergency crew rescued
South Wales, most in Sydney’s would tour the affected regions 800mm of rain since Saturday, stranded people from partially
Wickremesinghe said the western suburbs, have been told to today along with Perrottet. eclipsing Australia’s annual average submerged vehicles that became
once-prosperous country will go into either evacuate or warned they rainfall of around 500mm. stuck in rising waters.
deep recession this year and acute might receive evacuation orders, The federal government has
shortages of food, fuel and medicine will authorities said. declared the floods a natural About 90mm of rain could fall Nigel Myron, a Windsor
continue. disaster, helping flood-hit residents over six hours in the state’s resident, said he has kept an
“This event is far from over,” receive emergency funding mid-north coast, reaching up to inflatable boat ready if he had to
“We will have to face difficulties in New South Wales Premier support. 125mm in some places, BoM said. evacuate.
2023 as well,” the premier said. Dominic Perrottet said.
The latest wild storm cell, which Winds up to 90km per hour are “At the end of the day, what can
“This is the truth. This is the reality.” also forecast in several flood-hit you do? It is what it is and we dust
He said Sri Lanka’s ongoing bailout places, raising the risk of falling ourselves off from the ashes and
talks with the International Monetary trees and power lines. rebuild after the floods have come
Fund (IMF) depended on finalising a and gone,” Myron told ABC
debt restructuring plan with creditors by Battling rough seas, emergency television. – Reuters
August. crew continued their rescue
“We are now participating in the
negotiations as a bankrupt country,”BRIEFS HOLY TASK ...
Wickremesinghe said. Egyptian
“Due to the state of bankruptcy our embroiderer
country is in, we have to submit a plan on Ahmed Othman
our debt sustainability to them el-Kassabgy (right),
separately. Only when (the IMF) are supervises an
satisfied with that plan can we reach an employee to sew a
agreement.” verse from the
The IMF last week said more work Quran using gold
was needed to set the nation’s finances thread on a replica
right and repair its runaway fiscal deficit of the Kiswa drape
before a deal could be struck on a which is used to
funding arrangement to address its cover the Kaaba.
balance of payments crisis. The replica drapes
Sri Lanka is currently almost will be sold as
completely without petrol and the souvenirs to
government has shut down tourists. – AFPPIX
non-essential public services in an effort
to conserve fuel. The United Nations China expects to face heatwaves in next two we, eks
estimates that about 80% of the public
are skipping meals to cope with food BEIJING: Heatwaves are predicted Meteorological Centre. affecting energy supply, Fang said. and Gansu, Fang warned.
shortages and record prices. – AFP to sweep through northern China China has faced extreme “The lasting high temperatures In June, China’s average
in the next two weeks, with more
ENVOYS DENIED ACCESS than 250 million people expected weather contrasts this summer, will cause a marked impact on temperature was the highest since
TO TYCOON’S TRIAL to grapple with temperatures with heatwaves in the north and production and life, such as 1961.
exceeding 40°C in some regions. heavy rain and floods in the south. increased pressure on power
BEIJING: Canadian diplomats were supply.” It was also 0.9°C higher
denied access to the trial of Canadian- For four to six days, the regions The government has blamed compared with the same period in
Chinese tycoon Xiao Jianhua in China, of Xinjiang, Inner Mongolia and climate change, which it says will The risk of forest fires and harm previous years, said weather
Ottawa’s embassy in Beijing said in a Ningxia, and the provinces of increasingly affect the economy to growth of crops such as rice, official Wang Yawei.
statement yesterday, a day after the Hebei, Henan, Gansu and and society. cotton, and corn can also be
businessman stood trial. Xiao, who is Shaanxi, will see temperatures of expected, he said. Last month, Henan and Jiangsu
one of China’s richest people at the more than 40°C, said Fang Xiang, In June, heatwaves affected provinces, which have a combined
time of his alleged abduction from a deputy head of the National nearly half of China’s population. Drought-like conditions are population of more than 180
Hong Kong hotel in 2017, reportedly Part of northern China’s power grid expected to affect crops in million, set new daily power usage
had close connections to the upper load saw new highs last month, Shandong, Anhui, Henan, Shaanxi records. – Reuters
echelons of the ruling Communist
Party. Nothing more had been known S. Korea vacationers flee after North releases dam water
about the tycoon since his
disappearance. The Chinese SEOUL: North Korea appears to county of Yeoncheon surpassed The Yeoncheon county said it North Korea has been stepping
authorities have so far been silent have released water from a dam 1m on Monday afternoon, sent alarm messages to nearby up efforts to prevent damage from
about the case, reportedly linked to an near its border with South Korea, requiring visitors on the riverbank residents and issued warnings to recent heavy rains.
anti-corruption drive championed by prompting vacationers in the to evacuate, government data move to a safe area. South Korea has repeatedly
President Xi Jinping since he came to neighbouring country to evacuate showed. urged the North to give notice
power. – AFP over rising water levels on the It was not immediately clear before releasing water from the
Imjin River, officials said “North Korea appears to have how many people had to leave dam, as the river flows through
FREEZE-DRIED MICE COULD yesterday. released water from its after the suspected water release. Yeoncheon, but Pyongyang has
HELP CONSERVATION Hwanggang dam,” an official at remained unresponsive.
The water level at a bridge at South Korea’s unification ministry “The water level is now
TOKYO: Japanese scientists have the river in the South’s border handling inter-Korean affairs said. decreasing after hovering over
successfully produced cloned mice 1.6m,” a Yeoncheon official said.
using freeze-dried cells in a technique
they believe could one day help
conserve species and overcome
challenges with current biobanking
methods. The United Nations has
warned that extinctions are
accelerating worldwide and at least a
million species could disappear
because of human-induced impacts
like climate change. Scientists at
Japan’s University of Yamanashi
experimented with two types of mice
cells, and they found that, while
freeze-drying killed them and caused
significant DNA damage, they could
still produce cloned blastocysts, which
is a ball of cells that develops into an
embryo. From these, the scientists
extracted stem cell lines that they
used to create 75 cloned mice. – AFP

– Reuters

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NEWS WITHOUT BORDERS

Putin claims victory in Luhansk

o Ukrainian forces take up new defensive lines central city of Dnipro. “This is the last victory for Russia Russian forces little strategic gain,
as Moscow sets sights on attack in eastern “It has practically been wiped off on Ukrainian territory,” Oleksiy and the outcome of what has been
Donetsk province Arestovych, adviser to President dubbed the “battle of the Donbas”
the face of the Earth. There is no Volodymyr Zelenskiy, said in a video remained in the balance.
KYIV: Russian forces set their sights the site of the biggest battle in Europe humanitarian aid distribution centre, posted online.
on their next objectives in Ukraine’s in generations. it has been hit. The building, which “I think it’s a tactical victory for
eastern Donetsk province, after used to house the centre does not Arestovych said besides the battle Russia but at an enormous cost,” said
President Vladimir Putin claimed Both sides have suffered heavy exist any more. Just like many of our for Donetsk, Ukraine was hoping to Neil Melvin of the RUSI think-tank in
victory in neighbouring Luhansk casualties in the fight for Luhansk, houses.” launch counter offensives in the London.
province as the five-month long war particularly during the siege of the south of the country.
entered a new phase. The capture of twin cities of Lysychansk and Ukrainian forces yesterday took Melvin said the decisive battle for
the city of Lysychansk on Sunday Severodonetsk. Both cities have been up new defensive lines in Donetsk, “Taking the cities in the east Ukraine was likely to take place not in
completed the Russian conquest of left in ruins by the relentless Russian where they still control major cities, meant that 60% of Russian forces are the east, but in the south.
Luhansk, one of two regions in bombardment. while Putin told his troops to now concentrated in the east and it is
Donbas, the industrialised eastern “absolutely rest and recover their difficult for them to be redirected to “This is where we see the
region of Ukraine that has become “The city doesn’t exist any more,” military preparedness,” while units in the south,” he said. Ukrainians are making progress
said Nina, a young mother who has other areas keep fighting. around Kherson. There are counter-
fled Lysychansk to take refuge in the “And there are no more forces that attacks beginning there and I think
Since the outset of the conflict, can be brought in from Russia. They it’s most likely that we’ll see the
Russia has demanded that Ukraine paid a big price for Severodonetsk momentum swing to Ukraine as it
hand both Luhansk and Donetsk to and Lysychansk.” tries to then mount a large-scale
pro-Moscow separatists, which have counter-offensive to push the
declared independent statelets. Some military experts reckoned Russians back,” he said. – Reuters
the hard fought victory had brought

Police arrest suspect in July 4 parade shooting France repatriates
citizens from Syria
HIGHLAND PARK: Police arrested a suspect gunshot injuries, with some in critical In another July 4 shooting, two police
on Monday after a mass shooting left six dead condition. officers were wounded when they came PARIS: France has repatriated 16 female and 35
at a US Independence Day parade in a under fire during a fireworks display in children from refugee camps in the north east of
wealthy Chicago suburb, casting a dark After a brief car chase, Crimo was taken Philadelphia, local officials said. Syria, the country’s anti-terrorism prosecutor
shadow over the country’s most patriotic into custody “without incident”, Highland said yesterday.
holiday. Park police chief Lou Jogmen told reporters. Philadelphia police commissioner
Danielle Outlaw said both officers had been The women, aged between 22 and 39, had
Robert Crimo, 22, was identified as a Earlier, police had warned that he was released from hospital. been handed over to judicial authorities, the
“person of interest” and became the target of armed and “very dangerous”. prosecutor said.
a massive manhunt across the town of In Highland Park, Emily Prazak, who
Highland Park in Illinois, where a rooftop Crimo bills himself as a musician, and goes marched in the parade, described the Fourteen of the women were French citizens
gunman with a high-powered rifle turned a by the online moniker “Awake the Rapper”. mayhem. and the other two were mothers of French
family-focused July 4 parade celebration into citizen children. Most of the children were
a scene of death and trauma. The shooting is part of a wave of gun “We were getting ready to march down the repatriated with their mothers, but seven had
violence plaguing the United States, where street and then all the sudden people started been found in the camps on their own.
Firing into the holiday crowd, the shooter approximately 40,000 deaths a year are running,” Prazak said.
caused scenes of chaos as panicked onlookers caused by firearms, according to the Gun During its more than decade-long civil war,
ran for their lives, leaving behind a parade Violence Archive website. Five of the six people killed died at the Syria became a harbour for the Islamic State
route strewn with chairs, abandoned balloons scene. The sixth was taken to hospital but group, which controlled much of Syria and
and personal belongings. And it cast a pall over America’s succumbed to wounds there. neighbouring Iraq from 2014-2017 and
Independence Day, in which towns and cities recruited Europeans as fighters and as wives.
Emergency officials said around two dozen across the country hold similar parades and Dr Brigham Temple of Highland Park
people, including children, were treated for people, many dressed in variations on the US Hospital, where most of the victims were European countries have been struggling for
flag, hold barbecues, attend sports events and taken, said it had received 25 people with years to decide what to do with scores of their
gather for firework displays. gunshot wounds aged eight to 85. – AFP citizens who went to Syria during the conflict,
including women, who ended up in camps for
displaced people after the militants were
defeated in 2017.

The Syrian war began with peaceful protests
against President Bashar al-Assad in March
2011, and developed into a multi-sided,
protracted conflict that sucked in world powers.

The frontlines have been mostly frozen for
years but violence is continuing and millions
remain displaced both within Syria’s borders
and in neighbouring states.

The UN human rights office said last month
that 306,887 civilians had been killed in Syria
during the conflict. – Reuters

BRIEFS BODY PARTS OF GLACIER
HIKERS RECOVERED
Law enforcement personnel escorting a family away from the scene of the shooting. – AFPPIX
CANAZEI: Emergency services at the scene of
‘Johnson’s office lying over allegations against minister’ a deadly avalanche in the Italian Dolomites
recovered what body parts they could
LONDON: A former top Foreign Office official still not telling the truth,” Simon McDonald, faced several previous allegations of sexual yesterday, with the dangers of venturing
accused Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s office who served as permanent under-secretary to misconduct. Pincher, who has been under the partially collapsed glacier slowing
yesterday of lying over whether the British the Foreign Office at the time Pincher was a suspended by the Conservative Party, has not the search. Rescue teams sent helicopters
leader knew about earlier complaints of junior minister there, said on Twitter. responded to requests for comment. and drones up for a second day after
sexual misconduct made against a minister Sunday’s disaster, which saw at least seven
who resigned over his behaviour last week. McDonald said there was investigation Last week, Johnson’s office said he was not hikers killed when a section of the country’s
into Pincher in 2019 and that “Mr Johnson aware of any specific complaints against largest Alpine glacier gave way. Italy has
The claim will pile further pressure on was briefed in person about the initiation and Pincher before appointing him, before on blamed the collapse on climate change and
Johnson over what he knew when he outcome of the investigation”. Monday saying he was aware of “some fears more of the glacier could come
appointed Christopher Pincher to a role allegations that were either resolved or did crashing down have prevented access to
involved in enforcing discipline and offering Pincher resigned as deputy chief whip last not progress to a formal complaint”. much of the area. – AFP
pastoral care in the governing Conservative week saying he had drunk too much,
Party, at a time when many of his lawmakers embarrassed himself and “caused upset” to “In the absence of a formal complaint it JOINT RAIDS AGAINST
are increasingly frustrated at his scandal- people. British media reported that Pincher was not appropriate to stop an appointment PEOPLE SMUGGLING
ridden administration. had sexually assaulted two male guests at a on the basis of unsubstantiated allegations,”
London club. Johnson’s spokesman said on Monday. BERLIN: Police in five European countries
“No 10 keep changing their story and are – Reuters launched a cross-border operation against
Newspapers have since reported he had people smuggling yesterday and made
several arrests, German authorities said.
Officers in Belgium, Britain, France and the
Netherlands as well as Germany staged
dawn raids with hundreds of officers. “There
were numerous searches and arrests in
several states” in the operation coordinated
by Europol and European Union judicial
agency Eurojust, the German police said.
Germany’s Der Spiegel reported that the
operation targeted organised groups taking
migrants to England. It quoted Osnabrueck
police as saying that the network had
smuggled up to 10,000 people via the
Channel in the last 12 to 18 months in a
highly lucrative scheme. – AFP

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SPEAK UP

COMMENT by Collins ChongYew Keat Calling Putin mad not
just wrong, it’s
US remains our crucial ally counterproductive
IN outlining a new dawn of hope for
global recovery efforts, the US knowledge-led economy of the future – bolstered by the more than 100 security █ BY IAN HAMILTON forces’ operations in Ukraine.
remains crucial in leading the will spearhead economic resilience and cooperation and partnership activities WE have witnessed so many We may be unwilling, and
rejuvenation phase out of the current lead the path to regional and global and programmes by the two countries. abhorrent acts by Russia
doldrums. recovery. The various joint exercises, training against the people of Ukraine, perhaps unable, to view what
As leaders of the next frontiers of and surveillance, capacity support, it is no wonder that we search is happening in Ukraine from
The need for moral conviction and innovation, value and knowledge intelligence sharing and various other for reasons as to why they the Russian perspective, after
value-driven drive in leading the world in creation, and high-impact technological security partnerships, including the were allowed. all, we have our own media
the recovery journey and standing up for and scientific breakthroughs that will Cobra Gold initiative, further deepen skill biases albeit not as distorted
global peace and collaboration cements change the landscape of human enhancement and joint interoperability Increasingly, politicians as those that Russia’s citizens
the importance of America’s role in development and prosperity, the capacities, especially in maritime and high-profile figures are exposed to.
continuing to maintain and shape the American spirit of leading the world in security, which are vital in facing both the suggest that Russia’s
current order of freedom, peace, justice innovation, creativity, and resurging traditional and president, Vladimir Putin, is The war, or “special
and respect for human rights. “Malaysiaadvancement will be the non-traditional threats. “mad” or a “psycho”. This operation”, is justified by Putin
The presence and strikes me as not only lazy but and many Russians by
The strategic and future-driven milestone for joint progress dangerous. viewing it as a long-overdue
importance of the US to Malaysia’s should seize theand prosperity. support of the US in return of Ukraine to the
long-term interests and security Our future growth providing the assurance and Firstly, part of the stigma Russian fold, supported by
empowerment remains the central pillar opportunity toresilience and nation extending the hand of attached to those with a some of those living in
of our future growth, stability and security. friendship provides tools of mental illness is based on a Ukraine, particularly those on
building are driven by the support and assistance in fear of what they might do; the border between the two
The essence and underlying strength continuefabric of high innovation, helping actors in the region that they are dangerous and countries.
that marks the cornerstone of our bilateral potentially violent.
relations will endure and remain the core creativity, and the building There is a logic, too, to
priority. building trust,of vibrant and versatile to counter different threats The evidence suggests being wary of trying to
and in creating new spheres otherwise: the greatest threat negotiate with someone who
America’s unyielding conviction in human capital, pillared by from those who have a mental is insane; after all, they are
upholding the universal emblems of support,knowledge and a of viable and sustainable health problem is to unpredictable and not to be
democracy, freedom, social justice, free development models. themselves, either through trusted.
and open economy, and equitable technology-based economy. self-harm or, tragically,
prosperity will serve as the principal The advancement of the sincerity, The tenets and prematurely ending their Again, this is where the line
support in maintaining a free, fair and US in these fields and its openness and fundamentals of our lives. that Putin is “mad” is
open trade and economic exchange. capacities in protecting our willingness to diplomatic craft and foreign misjudged and will have
national interest, survival deepen and affairs have been the model Accusing the Russian lasting consequences, and
More importantly, providing support and security remain crucial strengthen our of emulation. leader of being “mad” does could even extend the period
and assurance in security and to our long-term future little to reduce this stigma. of conflict in Ukraine.
technological development that are projection of growth and Our proven and time-
fundamental to the country and the modernisation. tested relations with the US Moreover, associating How can peace talks
region amid the current twin challenges of will endure future mental illness with barbaric proceed when Western
pandemic recovery and economic crisis. Taking into account our challenges. acts of war against the people leaders hold the view that
relationship thatstrategic role in the region Regardless of personas of Ukraine perpetuates this Putin is mentally unwell?
The US and Malaysia cooperation in and figures of leadership in myth of violence and danger.
other non-military and humanitarian and being the driver of both countries, our ties are It is all too easy for Western
fields will go a long way in further underpins thepeaceful and dialogue- shaped by the essence of This may not be the politicians to make
cementing closer understanding and intention of those making the unwarranted statements
transfer of knowledge, experience, building initiatives amid the accusation, but, knowingly or about Putin’s state of mind,
exposure and expertise in raising the local centrepiece ofchanging global order and engrained trust and not, their words do matter to but they risk delaying an end
capability and readiness in facing future openness in friendship and those experiencing mental to a war that continues to take
threats. geopolitical climate, the US support. health problems, not least the a toll on soldiers and civilians
greater regionalremains our vital and Malaysia should seize the perception they have of in both Russia and Ukraine.
Various impactful and meaningful themselves.
social and educational initiatives that have indispensable partner in There is little to be gained
been in place, with the likes of the championing the cause of stability and opportunity to continue The second problem with by branding Russia’s leader
Fulbright Program, the Young Southeast regional and global conflict prosperity. building trust, support, labelling Putin “mad” is that it mad, other than a temporary
Asian Leaders Initiative, greater management and peace- sincerity, openness and removes responsibility from but false way of making sense
exchanges and collaborations in the building measures. willingness to deepen and the Russian president for his of the atrocities being carried
education and socio-cultural sphere and The strengthening of strengthen our relationship actions. out.
others, have further brought greater comprehensive cooperation that underpins the
connection between the two communities with the US in the defence and security centrepiece of greater regional stability Absolving Putin of being in That short-term relief will
and a greater pool of expanded activities fields remains essential. and prosperity. control, and thus accountable prove to be very costly, rather
and engagement in more fields and This is reflected in the development The path ahead for the nation and the for the commands he gives, than helping, it merely
avenues that should be initiated and and transfer of intelligence, technical and region remains both challenging and may help us make sense of hinders attempts to put a stop
facilitated by the government. military expertise, and close cooperation opportunistic and it is imperative for both war crimes that are difficult to to the worst aspects of this
in extending the bulwark of enlarged countries to continue, with unwavering comprehend. war.
With more in-depth joint partnerships, safety net in thwarting global terrorism. drive and tenacity, in solidifying the bond
training and transfer of expertise and The US has provided nearly US$200 and sincere partnership for shared But paradoxically, this is to As many have observed,
knowledge in the field of high skilled and million (RM883.5 million) in grant interests. deny the reality of what we the war in Ukraine won’t be
high technology framework, future-driven assistance to the Malaysian Armed Forces A resilient, consistent and favourable witness happening in Ukraine. won or lost by the military: it
pillars of growth – with the likes of nano since 2017, a testimony to the growing US, Malaysia ties will be the cornerstone has to be by talking,
and quantum technology, artificial importance and depth of the security of greater prospects and openings in a Make no mistake, Putin has negotiating and diplomacy.
intelligence, 5G support framework, partnership, which has grown different spectrum of returns for Malaysia all his mental faculties, and is
blockchain capacity and a digitalised and significantly over the past two decades. in particular. Here’s wishing all using them – as the Russian So, let’s stop pretending
This cooperation remains paramount Americans a great independence day. media have pointed out – to Putin is mad, and call out his
in providing the right capacity building take control personally of his actions for what they are, bad.
for our armed forces, a platform further Comments: [email protected] – The Independent

9theSUN ON WEDNESDAY | JULY 6, 2022
SPEAK UP

Downplaying the tragedy of rape
DO pregnant women have a
right to an abortion or is this turns human life on when a sperm and Most victims of stance had led to a situation where the The girl had either been raped if she
decision solely in the hands of ovum unite. rape or survival of a foetus became more was underage at the time of foetal
authorities? coercion want important than the life of its mother. In conception or was coerced or seduced.
Last month, the US Supreme Court Before conception, there is already an abortion the end, both the mother and foetus
made a ruling that eliminated life as every sperm and ovum is also because the died. Particularly obnoxious is the lack The nation recorded 652 cases of
constitutional protections for the alive. pregnancy is a of compassion for pregnant children. baby dumping from 2015 to June 2020,
abortion procedure, sparking outrage daily replay in with 65% found dead.
from pro-choice groups and shrieks of If a foetus is to be regarded as a their minds of In 2018, Indonesia sent to jail a 15-
joy from pro-lifers. person from day one, then every sperm the brutality year-old girl who had an abortion more If the law allowed victims of rape,
and ovum must be regarded as a half they had to than 40 days after being raped by her coercion or seduction to abort, these
As the Supreme Court has the final person awaiting completion. endure and it is older brother. tragedies would be avoided.
legal say, the only grounds left for a visible sign of
debating the abortion ruling are moral. Your brain starts to develop in week the oppressor’s In 2015 a 10-year-old rape victim in Four years ago in El Salvador where
four and it is only around week 24 that it triumph Paraguay was denied abortion and abortion is completely banned, a 20-
For decades, religious conservatives reaches full pre-birth development. children demonstrated in the streets to year-old rape victim who gave birth
have pushed for the complete protest the decision. prematurely and abandoned her baby
prohibition of abortion. But on what It is at this time that the foetus had to spend 18 months behind bars.
moral grounds rest their argument, and becomes viable with the possibility of Unbelievably in 1998, a 10-year-old
is it a firm ground? independent survival outside the pregnant rape victim in Brazil had to Many young single women get
womb. wait for a judge to convince the pregnant because they are scammed
Conservatives, who are facing religious authorities to back off so that into having sex.
challenges from progressive voices, Hence, two years ago India made the she could have an abortion.
believe that every fertilised human egg compassionate decision to permit Although the culprit is a male, it’s the
is a person having the legal right to live. abortion for rape survivors and Adult married women may also have woman who gets penalised for being
trafficking victims up to 24 weeks, the sound reasons to want an abortion. forced to deliver a baby she doesn’t
Even if you are a rape victim, bear borderline point. want.
the monster’s child as it is an innocent A 27-year-old poor Kenyan
soul that wants to be born. The relaxation was intended to save housewife with three children was There is no guaranteed safe place for
these vulnerable women from assaulted by her philandering husband young girls, so long as men behave like
Alabama, Texas, South Dakota and endangering their own lives. and forced into sex. predators.
Missouri states have already restricted
abortions even in cases of rape and Early this year, Columbia legalised She became pregnant and because Last year in West Java, a religious
incest. abortion for up to 24 weeks. Kenya permits abortion only in cases of teacher raped 13 students and got eight
a medical emergency, she went for a of them pregnant.
It is a misinterpretation of sacred Australia permits abortion up to 16 backyard abortion and died.
wisdom to believe that a human being to 24 weeks depending on state In Butterworth, a religious teacher
starts life at conception, and this belief legislation. Pro-lifers brush aside the fact that was charged with raping two sisters
can be faulted. many women in most countries are whom he tutored in his home.
In 2020 and 2021, Argentina and treated as sex objects, subject to
If you are already nine months old at Chile legalised abortion up to 14 weeks continuous abuse or kept in servitude. Most victims of rape or coercion
birth, why do you get a birth certificate of pregnancy respectively. want an abortion because the
and not a conception certificate? Malaysia’s abortion laws allow no pregnancy is a daily replay in their
Should the national census count every It is around week 14 that the foetal exception for rape or incest. Abortion is minds of the brutality they had to
foetus as well? brain gets active and starts to direct permitted only if a doctor believes in endure and it is a visible sign of the
some bodily movements. good faith that the woman is being oppressor’s triumph.
A 10-day-old embryo is nothing like endangered by her pregnancy.
a human being, not even a very Last year, Mexico’s Supreme Court In wartime rape, captured women
primitive one. Up to day 22, the embryo voted unanimously to decriminalise When abortion is almost completely are kept imprisoned until near the time
still has a tail. abortion to reduce the suffering of prohibited, the result is often tragedy. of delivery to signal the conqueror’s
women in a country where females are might.
So if life as an individual starts at violently treated. Early this year, a 15-year-old girl in
conception, we should be registered as Terengganu stabbed her newborn baby To be forced to give birth despite
monkey-men and not as human Ireland ditched its previously strict to death. such circumstances implies that the
beings. abortion laws in 2018. Why did Ireland, survival of a foetus is more important
a bastion of religious conservatism, She was obviously a rape victim than the well-being of its mother.
Pro-choice author Dr Willie Parker turn the law around? because Section 375 of the Penal Code
wrote in his memoir five years ago that defines sex with a girl under 16 years of It sends a message that women’s
life is a process. In 2012, a woman who was 17 weeks age, with or without her consent, as primary role in society is to provide sex
pregnant died of septicaemia after she rape. for men, give birth, raise children, and
“It is not a switch that turns on in an was repeatedly denied her request for do slave work. It downplays the tragedy
instant, like an electric light.” abortion on strong medical grounds. In Perak, a 16-year-old girl threw her of rape.
The reason for rejection was the newborn baby from the top window of a
To say that life begins at conception presence of a foetal heartbeat. double-storey house onto the roof of a The writer champions interfaith
is to treat the sexual act as a switch that neighbour’s house two years ago. harmony. Comments:
Her death sparked off massive street Fortunately, the baby survived.
demonstrations, and parliamentarians [email protected]
began to realise that the pro-lifers’

Internet coverage in Malaysia still insufficient

COMMENT Some teachers face the same issue and have The university should have been more important during the pandemic, as new norms
by Nur Fathiah Ahmad to cancel virtual learning sessions due to poor sensitive to students who are part of the B40 had to be adhered to in daily life.
internet access. group and immediately provide them with
MALAYSIA is striving to develop itself with financial assistance and learning tools to make It is a good effort by the government to
various world-class facilities that have been Furthermore, the problem is exacerbated by it easier for them to attend online classes more provide internet centres in rural areas that have
implemented by the government. some students not having the appropriate comfortably. difficulty accessing the internet.
electronic devices as well.
However, the country is still in a low Malaysia is rapidly progressing but still fails However, more needs to be done to improve
position when it comes to internet access and Online learning can be practised more to provide some of the basic needs to its the services at some of these centres as many
telecommunications coverage is still weak and successfully if the government strives to people. have tweeted that they have poor access and
lagging behind other neighbouring countries. improve and expand internet access in the are unable to provide services to users.
country. In today’s digital era driven by the new
This shows that the various normal of the Covid-19 pandemic, online As a college student, having the internet is
telecommunication packages offered by the According to the Malaysian transactions and interactions, including online mandatory as this makes it easier for me to
government to the public are meaningless if Communications and Multimedia learning, are no longer an option but a communicate with classmates and lecturers.
they do not match the facilities offered. Commission’s monthly bulletin report in necessity.
August 2020, in terms of mobile broadband, However, there is no denying that at times
Many projects involving the internet have Malaysia was ranked sixth among Asean On average, monthly telecommunication poor internet access makes it difficult for me to
had to be stopped or cancelled due to the low- countries and 85th in the world. bills are expensive for households, especially be with lecturers for online classes.
level of internet access in Malaysia. when broadband access and telco service
Malaysia lags behind Singapore, Thailand, issues still need to be addressed. The location of my house is not in a rural
Problems such as this need to be given more Vietnam, Laos and Myanmar in terms of area, but close to tourist attractions. As such,
focus by the government because internet average mobile internet download speeds. The government needs to monitor every who is to blame when internet access issues
usage nowadays is more widespread, whether effort made. The Department of Statistics occur?
it is for learning or work. It is more disappointing when there are Malaysia reports that every year, the use of the
areas in Malaysia that still don’t have access to internet and digital devices by Malaysians And if I’m experiencing these issues, try to
As we all know, Malaysia has been affected phone lines, thus making people rush to other continues to increase. imagine the people that live deeper in rural
by Covid-19 and has caused untold disruption areas to make simple calls. areas and the difficulties they have to face.
in many employment sectors. This momentum is being viewed positively
Kulai Member of Parliament Teo Nie Ching, and considered an opportunity for Malaysia to I was glad that my lecturer understood the
School learning sessions were equally during a debate in the Dewan Rakyat in 2020, plan and implement stronger strategies in technical problems I was facing, but what
affected. Among initiatives undertaken by the said 37% of students under the Education order to explore and leverage the digital about other lecturers who do not understand
Education Ministry was to conduct online Ministry did not have any devices for online economy. the situation of students such as me? Is it the
learning. learning sessions. student’s fault for not being able to afford a
The government is aware that the digital more expensive internet package?
This method is not suitable for use in That number equates to 1.7 million students divide is still there and is implementing various
Malaysia because of the weak internet access without a smartphone, tablet or computer, strategies, including providing Community When the lecturer’s internet was having a
still prevalent in many parts of the country. which is a prerequisite for online learning. Internet Centres (CICs). problem, was it the student’s fault for not being
able to attend class? Or can we just agree that
We need not look at rural surroundings, as If the definition of “digitally poor” is used to Since 2007, a total of 873 CICs nationwide internet access in Malaysia is weak?
there are areas around the city that still have categorise this group then 1.7 million primary have provided access to the rural population.
issues with internet access. and secondary school students automatically The government needs to take more
become part of this group, which is a sad The centre offers training, awareness proactive measures as online learning is a
If we take into account the issue in rural and reality. programmes and community engagement. useful tool at the moment.
remote areas, the problem is greater.
To put this into perspective, recall the issue It also provided information channels for Furthermore, there has been talk of
Most students living there are left behind that went viral a few months back where a various government and private agencies, Malaysia allegedly experiencing another wave
during learning sessions due to the lack of student of a public university was insulted by including helping the public sign up for the of Covid-19, this time affecting students in
internet access in their residential areas. an instructor for not having a laptop for online Covid-19 vaccine. schools and universities.
classes.
The role of CIC became increasingly Comments: [email protected]

10 theSUN ON WEDNESDAY | JULY 6, 2022

MEDIA & MARKETING leaCrrneiantgivteechniques for great stationery products, but
actually, the company’s mission is
█ BY S. TAMARAI CHELVI to improve people’s lives.
“We want to be beside our
FABER-CASTELL Malaysia children when they first learn to
recently launched the draw and discover the world of
Creative Learning by Score colours and when they put their
A, Teacher’s Edition imagination on the paper to
programme, which will benefit compose their first stories. We want
primary and secondary school to make those moments a
students in six states across and understanding information wonderful experience that they can
Malaysia. o Faber-Castell Malaysia launches a free through the application of creative carry out throughout their lives,”
creative learning programme for teachers with methods to facilitate the learning said Woon.
The programme focuses on the hope they will transfer the techniques to process,” he said. He said they focus on art
exposing and enhancing the use of students from all over the country experience and creative learning.
various creative teaching He said, for example, mind They teach, guide, and impart
techniques as well as the right mapping uses visualisation to help information on how to be more
stationery in different creative with memory retention. creative and how to study smarter.
methods and learning processes. “Many private institutions
It helps learners to organise charge a lot of money for this type
Firstly, the teachers will be their train of thoughts by linking up of enrichment programme, but we
equipped with the learning information in a graphical way for want to give away this knowledge
techniques through a three-hour better understanding and is for free. In a small way, it’s our CSR
workshop. Subsequently, the effective for revision. programme (Corporate Social
teachers will impart their Responsibility) towards building
knowledge of the techniques to the Among other techniques, our next generation, “added
students. including river-flow Note taking, Andrew.
associating techniques, and using For the past two
At the end of the programme, colours is also a years,
the students are encouraged to technique that helps Faber-
demonstrate their techniques with visualisation. Castell has
learnt by competing in Score A conducted
Creative Learning Olympics, where Speaking of workshops
the top 10 students from primary Faber-Castell, such as 7
and secondary schools will receive Woon said the Intelligence
cash prizes, product hampers, and programme is Effective Learning
certificates of participation. in line with Skills, Brain
the Memory, and Critical
The Score A programme was company’s & Creative Thinking
introduced during the Covid-19 tagline: “Companion workshops, as well as an
pandemic in response to the for life”, and that the Art Experience Teacher’s Edition
Ministry of Education’s (MOE) call company is always seeking workshop.
for a strategic partnership between innovative methods to improve
the corporate sector and the teaching and learning techniques. Faber-Castell’s Andrew
ministry to help cultivate creativity Woon with the
among teachers. They intend to promote and Handbook for Creative
cultivate creativity at all levels of
In the first phase, Faber-Castell age and with no age limitation. Learning.
collaborated with state education
departments (under the ministry) Woon said: “We want to
in six states, such as Penang, Perak, continue to inspire and
Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Johor, and offer creative experiences
Sarawak. In the workshop, the to our customers while
teachers were given a using our innovative
comprehensive handbook on products. Creativity is
learning techniques. not limited to art but
covers problem-solving
A total of 1700 teachers and and learning processes,
about 200,000 students in these as well.”
states are expected to benefit. The
first workshop began on June 28 in He said Faber-
Sarawak. In the future, Faber Castell is known
Castell plans to extend the
workshop to teachers from other teachers and students towards are key drivers to helping
states, including rural areas, as strengthening national education. students grasp information
well. better and develop student’s
“With the incorporation of communication, critical
Faber-Castell wants to provide techniques in Score A and the thinking, problem solving,
an enjoyable experience for application of the 21st century and motor skills,” he added.
students and reach as many learning approach PAK 21
students as possible through (Pembelajaran Abad ke-21) into the At the same programme,
teachers. classroom, I believe classroom Faber-Castell Malaysia’s
teaching and learning would be managing director Andrew
On June 23, Faber-Castell held a more enjoyable as students will be Woon said creative learning is
virtual launch. The Deputy equipped with the right skills and not just memorising
Minister of Education, Senator values for the future,” said Mah. information or rote-learning.
Datuk Dr Mah Hang Soon,
launched the programme, which “Creative teaching and learning “It is more about acquiring
was attended virtually by teachers
and media members.

In his speech, the minister
welcomed collaboration that
involves enhancing the skills,
knowledge, and expertise of

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KL MARKET SUMMARY Economics professor urges BNM to maintain key rate
July 5, 2022

INDICES 10,243.50 CHANGE +17.47 KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Negara Malaysia inflation as it is not due to an increase in interest rate on loans in the form of higher
FBMEMAS (BNM) has been urged to refrain from aggregate demand, but rather due to monthly installments.
FBMKLCI 1,440.81 +3.29 raising the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at supply-chain disruptions.
CONSUMER PRODUCTS 556.71 +4.17 its fourth Monetary Policy Committee As a result, the cash flow of traders and
INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS 180.95 +0.75 (MPC) meeting today as an increase will “The situation in our country now is not individuals, who have loans from financial
CONSTRUCTION 154.34 +1.30 have huge implications on the people’s due to people’s enthusiasm to spend, so it is institutions, will be affected, he said.
FINANCIAL SERVICES 16,084.10 +44.37 socio-economic well-being and the not right to increase the interest rate.
ENERGY 677.51 +5.66 country’s post-pandemic economic A rise in the OPR will also pose a risk to
TELECOMMUNICATIONS 552.81 +0.73 growth. “The cost of production will also investment growth in the country, he said,
HEALTH CARE 1,619.43 -13.23 increase (with a rise in interest rate). With adding that, “An increase in OPR will make
TRANSPORTATION 796.02 -0.79 Economics Professor Datuk Dr Shazali the current difficult situation, the increase it difficult for investors to make new
PROPERTY 625.10 -0.38 Abu Mansor said maintaining the OPR at in the prices of goods will definitely burden investments as the cost of funds increases.”
PLANTATION 6,815.38 -75.21 the current rate of 2% is important as the the people and reduce their purchasing
FBMSHA 10,366.10 +12.36 country is being battered by inflation due to power,” he told Bernama yesterday. With the current sluggish investment
FBMACE 4,646.97 -70.48 rising prices. climate, he said the increase in the OPR
TECHNOLOGY 60.17 -0.41 Dr Shazali, who is also deputy vice- does not help investors.
“Raising interest rates at this time is not chancellor for Research and Graduate
the right step to curb (this round of ) Studies at i-CATS University College, said Moody’s Analytics economic research
the increase in the OPR will also affect the expects BNM to raise the OPR by 25 basis
points to 2.25% at the MPC meeting.

TURNOVER VALUE Khazanah to strive towards
1.990 BIL RM1.205 BIL

5 MOST ACTIVES ‘Advancing Malaysia’
July 5, 2022

STOCK VOL CLSG (sen) +/– (sen) o Sovereign wealth fund aims to spur and catalyse improving other socio-economic measures,
ORGABIO 101,977,600 34.0 3.0 new growth areas to make country more resilient and and promoting crowding-in by the private
NEXGRAM 99,750,400 1.0 UNCH competitive via RM6b initiative Dana Impak sector,” he said.
HSI-CQW 96,082,300 25.0 -2.5
TOPGLOV 60,637,300 94.5 -3.0 Amirul Feisal also said Khazanah will
HSI-HB5 56,221,500 14.0 +1.5 strengthen its role as an active corporate player
and continue to be a global investor to grow its
5 TOP GAINERS portfolio while finding opportunities to
July 5, 2022 facilitate flows of knowledge, networks, and
investment opportunities into Malaysia.
STOCK VOL CLSG (RM) +/– RM KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Report 2021 released Monday.
NESTLE 28,100 134.10 1.40 Ismail Sabri Yaakob has expressed confidence He noted that strong stakeholder “With our investments overseas, we have
PETDAG 149,500 21.64 0.94 that the national sovereign wealth fund also built strong relationships for both
AEONCR 48,000 14.00 0.38 Khazanah Nasional Bhd is now perfectly relationships have served as positive enablers Khazanah and Malaysia, which has enhanced
PPB 160,600 15.82 0.28 positioned to embark aggressively on the to assist Khazanah in attaining positive and Malaysia’s reputation as a progressive nation
SJC 9,200 2.49 0.16 signature strategic initiative, Advancing sustainable outcomes during the Covid-19 that participates meaningfully in the global
Malaysia. pandemic. economy and investment community,” he said.
5 TOP LOSERS
July 5, 2022 “I am cognisant of the fact that Khazanah Managing director Datuk Amirul Feisal In 2021, Khazanah continued to grow its
does not expect recovery in hard-hit sectors Wan Zahir said in the report that Advancing portfolio value with net asset value growing to
STOCK VOL CLSG (RM) +/– RM such as aviation and tourism until 2023, but I Malaysia defines Khazanah’s strategies more RM86 billion from RM79 billion in 2020,
KLK 1,892,700 21.50 0.78 am very confident in the management’s ability comprehensively on how to address the issues translating to a compounded annual growth
BLDPLNT 8.58 0.44 to do their best to overcome the specific and challenges faced by its stakeholders – the rate of 5.8% since 2004.
AMLEX 100 0.41 0.26 challenges impacting these important sectors government, private sector and community.
FAREAST 300,000 3.35 0.25 and create sustainable growth for the long He said operating profits were lower at
CARLSBG 160,700 22.00 0.24 term. He said the company targets to spur and RM670 million compared with RM2.9 billion
78,900 catalyse new growth areas to make Malaysia in 2020, mainly due to the provision of
“I am also encouraged by Khazanah’s more resilient and competitive via Dana significant financial support to its aviation and
EXCHANGE RATES JULY 5, 2022 positive overall performance in 2021 despite Impak, a RM6 billion commitment for catalytic tourism assets due to the devastating
the significant commercial obstacles caused by sectors. pandemic.
Foreign currency Bank sell Bank buy Bank buy the Movement Control Order and a tepid
global economy,” Ismail Sabri, who is also “The initiatives will have specific financial Khazanah delivered RM2 billion in
1 US DOLLAR TT/OD TT OD Khazanah chairman, said in The Khazanah commitments to be aligned with the national dividends to support the government’s efforts
1 AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR 4.4780 4.3450 4.3350 agenda and will be guided by a set of outcomes in tackling the pandemic. – Bernama
1 BRUNEI DOLLAR 3.0950 2.9730 2.9570 such as increasing household incomes,
1 CANADIAN DOLLAR 3.2060 3.1120 3.1040
1 EURO 3.4790 3.3870 3.3750 Great Wall Motor drives into town, plans to boost investment
1 NEWZEALAND DOLLAR 4.6770 4.5260 4.5060
1 SINGAPORE DOLLAR 2.7940 2.6920 2.6760 PETALING JAYA: Carmaker Great Wall customer service centre.
1 STERLING POUND 3.2060 3.1120 3.1040 Motor Co Ltd has established a wholly GWM’s Ora Good Cat also made its
1 SWISS FRANC 5.4290 5.2570 5.2370 owned Malaysian subsidiary Great Wall
100 UAE DIRHAM 4.6460 4.5390 4.5240 Motor Sales Malaysia Sdn Bhd, dedicated to debut at yesterday’s press conference.
100 BANGLADESHTAKA 123.3300 116.9700 116.7700 carrying out marketing in the local market Looking ahead, Great Wall Motor will
100 CHINESE RENMINBI 4.8730 4.5720 4.3720 under the brand GWM (Great Wall Motor). introduce its range of retro fashion cars,
100 HONGKONG DOLLAR urban SUVs, off-road SUVs, pickups and
100 INDIAN RUPEE N/A N/A N/A Great Wall Motor (Asean region) more to meet the demands of the market
100 INDONESIAN RUPIAH 57.6700 54.8200 54.6200 president Zhang Jiaming revealed that the while promoting the upgrade of automobile
100 JAPANESE YEN 5.7700 Malaysian market will be developed consumption.
100 NEWTAIWAN DOLLAR 0.0309 5.4100 5.2100 according to the Asean new energy strategy
100 PAKISTAN RUPEE 3.2980 0.0280 0.0230 to launch a variety of new energy power, “The organisation will recruit the
100 PHILIPPINE PESO 3.1940 3.1840 and accelerate Malaysia to gradually abundant local professionals in Malaysia
100 QATAR RIYAL N/A advance the transition from energy efficient and dedicate itself to cultivating their
100 SAUDI RIYAL 2.2300 N/A N/A vehicles to hybrid electric vehicles or XEV. talents, promoting economic development
100THAI BAHT 8.2500 2.0900 1.8900 and enabling Malaysia and GWM to
123.9100 7.7700 7.5700 Great Wall Motor Malaysia managing empower each other and develop in a
120.6500 117.6300 117.4300 director Cui Anqi (pix) said the group will symbiotic manner,” it said in a statement.
13.0900 114.5300 114.3300 continue increasing investment in the
11.6200 11.2200 Malaysian market by carrying out localised Great Wall Motor, the largest SUV and
assembly through cooperation with Go pickup manufacturer in China, has over
Source: Malayan Banking Berhad/Bernama Auto Group. 5,000 outlets all across China and owns
more than 700 overseas sales networks. It
In terms of after-sales service, Great Wall has a total of six car brands namely Haval,
Motor will also set up a spare parts centre in Wey, Ora, Tank, Great Wall Pickup and
Malaysia that is accompanied by a Saloon to produce sedans, SUVs, pickups,
technical service team as well as a and new energy vehicles.

BRIEFS12 theSUN ON WEDNESDAY | JULY 6, 2022 Orgabio makes ACE debut at
SUNBIZ 36 sen, notches 16% premium

MNHB BAGS RM26.9M KUALA LUMPUR: Instant o Following the listing exercise, Orgabio aims On expanding its export sales,
UNDERGROUND beverage premix manufacturer to expand its customer base in the direct Ean Yong said with Malaysia being
UTILITIES JOB IN KEDAH Orgabio Holdings Bhd made its selling segment and export sales with one of the major exporters of coffee
debut on the ACE Market of Bursa capacity expansion extracts, it signifies that Malaysian
PETALING JAYA: Underground utilities Malaysia Securities yesterday, instant coffee premix
and substation engineering specialist opening at 36 sen per share, above manufacturers have strong global
MN Holdings Bhd (MNHB) has secured its initial public offering (IPO) price reputation and recognition, and
RM26.9 million underground utilities of 31 sen per share, chalking up a 5 hence international customers will
contract in Kulim Hi-Tech Park, Kedah. sen or 16.13% premium. continue to seek for coffee
The company’s wholly owned products from Malaysia.
subsidiary Mutu Nusantara Sdn Bhd has The stock closed at 34 sen after be purchased in order to enhance total annual production capacity is “We intend to leverage on such
accepted the letter of award from hitting a day high of 40 sen. It was its manufacturing workflow and 117.2 million. With the capacity global reputation and recognition
Pembinaan Tajri Sdn Bhd appointing it the most actively traded stock with efficiency. expansion, the company intends to to further expand our export
to be the subcontractor for the project. a total of 101.977 million shares further expand its customer base in markets through various
Under the contract, Mutu Nusantara changing hands. “Our current business and the direct selling segment by marketing activities such as
will provide horizontal directional manufacturing activities are securing more local and overseas participation in overseas trade fairs
drilling construction works for the Following the listing exercise, carried out at our Beranang direct selling companies through and exhibitions, direct approaches
installation of 132kV power cables and Orgabio aims to expand its factory. Due to space constraints direct approaches and referrals and referrals, and digital
fibre optic cables to connect a customer base in the direct selling and the layout of our factory, we from its existing customers, marketing,” he remarked.
multinational corporation’s high-end segment and export sales with are not able to optimise the suppliers and other business As at Dec 31, 2021, export sales
integrated circuit substrates capacity expansion. configuration of our current associates. contributed 21.9% of the group’s
manufacturing facility to a new gas manufacturing flow whereby overall revenue. Orgabio’s export
insulated substation. The project is With the proceeds from its machines for different stages of the “Direct selling companies are markets include Singapore, China,
expected to be completed in August listing on the ACE Market, the manufacturing process are not able to provide us with high Papua New Guinea, United Arab
2023. company will construct a new aligned in most efficient manner. manufacturing volumes, which Emirates, Hong Kong, Trinidad
factory and purchase new Further, we are not able to acquire will in turn enhance the growth of and Tobago, Japan, Myanmar,
LAZADA MALAYSIA machinery to support and enhance and place more machines in our our financial performance and the Russia, Taiwan, India and
INTRODUCES ONLINE the efficiency of its existing Beranang factory which result in us sustainability of our group. Australia.
STORE LAZ HALAL manufacturing activities as well as only accepting orders within our The company is raising
increase its manufacturing current manufacturing capacity. “In the past four financial years RM29.97 million from the IPO
PETALING JAYA: Lazada Malaysia has capacity. ended June 30, 2018, 2019, 2020 exercise. Of the total IPO proceeds,
launched its Laz Halal online store, “The new factory in Semenyih, and 2021, our sales to direct selling RM16 million will be used to part
allowing Malaysians to conveniently Its executive deputy chairman Selangor which is expected to be companies contributed between finance the construction of its new
shop for 100% verified halal-certified Datuk Ean Yong Tin Sin said the operational by August 2023, will 61.4% and 80.6% to our group’s factory in Semenyih, as it expands
products. This new halal channel will new factory will enable the increase the company capacity to revenue. As at May 17, 2022, we its manufacturing capacity to cater
offer consumers an easier access to a company to customise the design 230 million sachets per annum,” he have nine local direct selling for its future business growth.
variety of local and international halal for its manufacturing area which added. companies as our customers,” he It will further utilise RM8.14
products that have been verified and will allow the company to optimise further added.
authenticated with Jakim halal the configuration of its existing As at Dec 31, 2021, Orgabio’s
certification. The Laz Halal channel machinery and new machinery to
also aims to support local
entrepreneurs who are keen to market million of the proceeds for working
their halal-certified products to a capital requirements mainly to
growing customer base that considers purchase supplies such as milk
halal as a key factor in their purchasing powder, creamer, colostrum
decision. Laz Halal will be an powder, coffee powder, sugar and
expanded channel for businesses to sachet foils used for the
reach out to more customers that manufacturing of its products;
increasingly shop online for halal- RM2.23 million to purchase new
certified groceries, food and machinery to support and enhance
beverages, household items, health the efficiency of its existing
and wellness, fashion, beauty and a manufacturing activities while the
variety of other halal products. remaining RM3.6 million for
estimated listing expenses.
Public Mutual launches The IPO has secured traditional
Public e-Wholesale healthcare group Hai-O Enterprise
Sustainable 20 Fund Bhd (a wholly owned subsidiary of
Main Market-listed BesHom
PETALING JAYA: Public Bank wholly Holdings Bhd) as its cornerstone
owned subsidiary Public Mutual yesterday investor.
launched its latest fund, the Public e- Based on the enlarged share
Wholesale Sustainable 20 Fund (PeWS20F). capital of 247.9 million shares,
Orgabio is expected to have a
PeWS20F is the first wholesale fund offered market capitalisation of RM76.8
under the Public e-Series of funds aimed at million.
achieving capital growth over the long-term M&A Securities Sdn Bhd is the
period by investing in stocks of companies From left: Orgabio Holdings Bhd executive director Ean Yong Hen Loen, CEO and executive director Ean Yong Hien adviser, sponsor, underwriter and
listed on global markets which incorporate Voon, substantial shareholder Datin Lai You Mooi, Ean Yong Tin Sin, M&A Securities Sdn Bhd managing director of placement agent for the IPO
sustainability considerations which is corporate finance Datuk Bill Tan and director Datuk Wong Gian Kui at the listing ceremony. exercise.
environmental, social and governance (ESG)
factors into their business practices. Penang CM lauds NCIA’s efforts to attract investors

Public Mutual CEO Yeoh Kim Hong said PETALING JAYA: The Northern Penang’s attractiveness to million) of total exports as of design and consultancy and a one-
PeWS20F will adopt a concentrated portfolio Corridor Implementation investors beyond the electronics January to April 2022, 25% increase stop solution provider
by focusing on a maximum of 20 stocks, with Authority’s (NCIA) collaboration and electrical (E&E) and from the same period last year. management system.
exposure to a single stock of up to 20% of the with the Penang state government machinery and equipment (M&E) Malaysia’s total exports of
fund’s net asset value (NAV). has secured a total investment of sectors particularly in the manufactured goods had Meanwhile, NCIA CEO
RM2.47 billion and created 4,308 development of industry relevant, increased 19.5% compared to the Mohamad Haris Kader Sultan said
“This strategy allows the fund to take new job opportunities as of May and high-skilled local talent. same period of 2021 contributed by the NTEP and JomKerja@NCER
concentrated positions in selected companies 2022. a robust expansion in the E&E are two industry-centric human
with positive long-term prospects and NCIA is a regional development “By encouraging innovation sector, driven by strong demand for capital programmes in the NCER
resilient earnings growth,” she said. authority responsible for and strengthening the industry semiconductors. Strategic Development Plan or
establishing directions, devising ecosystem in NCER, initiatives SDP 2021-2025, that aims to ensure
The fund will invest 75% to 98% of its NAV policies and strategies related to the such as NCER Technology In the third quarter this year, the operation readiness post Covid-19
in equity and equity-related securities socioeconomic development of the Innovation Centre (NTIC) will state will launch NTIC, a “single recovery and expansion plans by
globally, with the balance to be invested in Northern Corridor Economic solidify Penang’s position as a campus” initiative that focuses on industry.
fixed income securities and liquid assets. Region (NCER), encompassing the technology and innovation hub for activities related to research,
four northern states of Kedah, the region,” he said after chairing design, technology, innovation, “The creation of these high-
The fund is specifically designed for Penang, Perak and Perlis. the Jawatankuasa Pemandu Negri and commercialisation. The hub skilled job opportunities in high-
sophisticated investors who are interested in Penang Chief Minister Chow meeting yesterday. will provide services and facilities value industries in Penang builds
sustainable investments and are able to Kon Yeow said the state welcomes for product innovation, linkages the foundation of NCIA’s efforts in
endure a higher volatility of fund returns in efforts by NCIA to enhance Penang recorded the highest with local and international the call to develop a prosperous,
pursuit of capital growth over the long term. A exports among Malaysian states experts, local talent development, inclusive, sustainable Malaysia,” he
sophisticated investor refers to any person contributing 30.4% (RM143.5 added.
who falls within any of the categories of
investors set out in Part 1, Schedules 6 and 7 of
the Capital Markets & Services Act (CMSA)
2007. These include, but are not limited to, an
individual with a gross annual income
exceeding RM300,000 or RM400,000 (jointly
with his or her spouse) in the preceding 12
months.

Additionally, it is available exclusively
online via its Public Mutual Online platform
with minimum initial and additional
investment amounts of RM5,000 each and a
sales charge of 2% to 3.75% of NAV per unit.

13theSUN ON WEDNESDAY | JULY 6, 2022
* SUNBIZ

Rockwills: Rising demand ECERDC targets
for writing of foreign wills RM5b investments
from S. Korean
companies

KUALA LUMPUR: The East Coast
Economic Region (ECER) Development
Council (ECERDC) and the Terengganu
state government, in collaboration
years of the Covid-19 pandemic. expensive if not prearranged. It will with the Malaysian Investment
oThis comes as more Malaysians invest Probably with more time on their also save time on resealing. Resealing Development Authority (Mida), aim
abroad and act to protect their assets hands and being able to be more is essentially an endorsement of the to secure potential investments
discerning to lock in good Malaysian probate where the estimated at RM5 billion from South
investment choices, the investment investments are located within the Korea.
appetite of Malaysians did not go Commonwealth or, for non- In a statement, ECERDC said these
PETALING JAYA: Estate planning investors overseas,” Azhar said. into lockdown. Commonwealth countries, the need investments are expected from South
specialist Rockwills International Rockwills has been experiencing to wait for the Malaysian probate to Korea’s leading compaiesin
Group is seeing an uptake in high demand for foreign will- “If anything, it has be obtained first before applying for a petrochemicals, specialty chemicals
demand for foreign wills by writing services, particularly in sharpened it. We noticed separate probate overseas. and advanced materials, with the
Malaysians. countries like Australia, New this when a greater number potential for new manufacturing
Zealand, the UK, the US, A separate foreign will allows the plants being constructed in
Its group CEO Azhar Iskandar Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, of our clients request to executor named in it to obtain probate Terengganu.
Hew (pix) said this latest Indonesia, China (including Hong amend their wills to without the need for the Malaysian Terengganu State Committee for
phenomenon follows increasing Kong), and India. More Malaysians include their overseas probate to be granted by Malaysian Trade, Industry, Regional
investments by Malaysians abroad are having properties and properties and investment. courts. In addition, having a foreign Development and Administration
and growing awareness of the need investments abroad in a The surge in overseas will prepared by local experts will Wellbeing chairman Tengku Datuk
to protect these assets with proper move to diversify their ensure compliance with local laws for Hassan Tengku Omar and ECERDC
estate planning for the benefit of portfolio and manage investments brings probate to be obtained in future. CEO Datuk Baidzawi Che Mat were in
their heirs. investment risks. with it a different South Korea from June 25 to July 2,
A 2021 survey by set of Furthermore, in the event the leading an investment mission to
Rockwills, which pioneered will global property challenges Malaysian will is being disputed, it promote ECER as the preferred
writing and estate planning in consultant Knight for the may not affect the ability of the investment destination for potential
Malaysia, has been able to offer Frank LLP revealed investors executor of the foreign will to obtain Korean investors.
foreign will-writing services through that there was a 25% and among probate in that country as the foreign Baidzawi said this mission was a
collaboration with legal firms and increase in them is the will is not in dispute. continuation of ECERDC’s ongoing
estate planning companies in preference among need to engagements with these targeted
several countries that are the high-net-worth have a “Many Malaysians with overseas investors for the past two years and
popular choice for Malaysian investors for separate investments are under the the council is confident that these
investors. investment foreign will impression that as long as their companies will invest in ECER,
opportunities written,” he foreign assets are included in their specifically in Terengganu.
“Through our partners who are overseas. Azhar said added. Malaysian will it is fine. Many are not “Our delegation, which included
well-versed with local laws this held true even A separate aware of the potential inheritance our strategic partners, (sought) to
governing foreign ownerships of during the last two foreign will issues, legal complications and provide confidence to our potential
assets, we are able to serve the needs additional costs involved in the investors that we are able to facilitate
for a last will and testament that saves legal cost, administration of foreign assets
safeguards the interest of Malaysian which can be upon their demise,” said Azhar.
extremely

Ekovest unit bags RTS Link job worth almost RM2b their entry in a concerted manner
and fulfil their requirements,” he said.
While in South Korea, Baidzawi
said, the delegates also had business
KUALA LUMPUR: Ekovest Bhd’s infrastructure for the section in group of companies,” the system between the two stations, development meetings with other
wholly owned subsidiary, Ekovest Johor Baru to Singapore for the RTS construction company said in a providing an alternative means of potential sub-sectors involved in
Construction Sdn Bhd (ECSB), has Link Project. filing with Bursa Malaysia yesterday. transportation that would help biotechnology, renewable energy, and
bagged a contract worth RM1.979 alleviate the congestion at information and communications
billion from Adil Permata Sdn Bhd “The participation of ECSB as the Ekovest said the RTS Link Project immigration checkpoints for both technology services. – Bernama
(APSB) for the Rapid Transit System collaborative partner of APSB and the consists of a railway shuttle link of countries, it said.
Link Rail connecting Johor Baru and engineering, procurement and about 4km with two stations in Bukit Participants of
Singapore (RTS Link Project). construction contractor to undertake Chagar, Johor Baru, and Woodlands, The RTS Link is expected to SIBS 2022
the construction of the RTS Link Singapore. transport an estimated 10,000 can tap into
APSB is the appointed main Project will replenish the construction commuters per hour per direction Asean opportunities
contractor by Malaysia Rapid order book. It is also expected to The link for the RTS Link Project via Johor Baru to Singapore and it
Transit System Sdn Bhd (MRTS), the contribute positively to the financial would be a modern light rail transit will ease congestion at the Johor- SUBANG: Participants of the
developer and owner of the civil performance of Ekovest and its system that would provide a high Singapore Causeway. – Bernama Selangor International Business
volume, fast and efficient transport Summit (SIBS) 2022 from Oct 6 to 9
will be able to explore and tap into
Malacca among top five states with highest investments received opportinities in the Asean markets.

MALACCA: Malacca has been after the opening ceremony of hectares in Alor Gajah. Sulaiman Selangor State Executive
recognised as one of five states Infineon Technologies (Malaysia) He said the proposal is being (second from Councillor for Investment, Industry,
registering the highest investments Sdn Bhd’s new building in Batu left) and Ab Trade and Small and Medium
received at RM3 billion in the first Berendam here yesterday. studied from various aspects to Rauf (right) at Industries Datuk Teng Chang Khim
three months of this year by the ensure that the development of the the official said the summit’s components, which
Malaysian Industrial Development The ceremony was officiated by area will be able to fulfil investors’ opening of include the Selangor Industrial Park
Authority (Mida). Malacca Chief Minister Datuk Seri needs with a decision due soon. Infineon Expo (Spark) and Selangor Asean
Sulaiman Md Ali. Malacca Mida Technologies Business Conference, will serve as a
Senior State Executive Councillor director Jaibalan Harirajan was also Meanwhile, Sulaiman said the (Malaysia)’s new networking avenue for local and
(Exco) for Investment, Industry and present. state government will focus on building in Batu international partners.
Eentrepreneur Development Datuk semiconductors, electrical and Berendam
Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh said the In line with Malacca’s being a electronics manufacturing as these yesterday. – “SIBS 2022 has also been designed
manufacturing sector contributed destination of choice among local investments will be able to create BERNAMAPIX to provide a platform for potential
RM2.6 billion of the total and foreign investors, Ab Rauf said, new jobs for locals. this investment value is expected to investors to look at the supply-chain
investments received. various initiatives have been increase from time to time. capabilities of Selangor, as well as
implemented to attract investors, For example, he said, Malacca “I would like to thank Infineon potential locations within the state for
“Malacca ranks fifth among the including a proposal to open a new has received new investments of Technologies (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd their business expansion plans,“ he
five states with the highest industrial area spanning 1,618.7 RM3.5 billion from Infineon for retaining its presence of over 50 said in his opening speech at the
investments received and is a Technologies (Malaysia) thus far and years in Malacca as it is one of the launch of SIBS 2022 yesterday.
destination of choice among largest factories here, employing
investors after Kedah, which ranked mostly people from Malacca. Teng said the summit, which will
first, followed by Penang, Sabah and “We hope this factory will remain gather 850 local and foreign exhibitors,
Selangor. in Malacca and will expand further,“ will also focus on sectors such as food
he said. and beverage, medical, and digital
“One of the largest investments Earlier, he said the factory’s new economy, while positioning Selangor
recorded in Malacca is via German 11-storey building housing the R&D as a competitive and preferred
chipmaker Infineon Technologies centre involves a RM250 million investment destination in Asia.
(Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, established investment and has been fully
since 1973 with cumulative operational since June. – Bernama Looking at the domestic market as
investments of more than RM14 a potential growth area, SIBS 2022
billion. plans to expand its domestic buyer
programmes by onboarding more
“Although Infineon has invested supermarkets to give entrepeneurs a
in three states in Malaysia, their wider coverage and market segments.
largest factory is in Melaka, – Bernama
employing more than 10,000
employees, and its research and
development (R&D) centre is also
located in Malacca,“ he told reporters

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BRIEFS INFLATION HITS 14-YEAR HIGH Indonesia increases
palm oil export quota
BANGKOK: Thailand’s headline inflation
outstripped forecasts to hit a near 14-year o Raised to seven times the amount producers sell at “emergency” for local communities and was
high in June, reinforcing expectations of a home – from five times previously – farmers angered by “affecting our economy far worse than the
rate increase as early as next month, as the slump in prices as stocks grow pandemic”, Budi said, noting thousands of
commerce ministry warned price pressures tonnes of palm fruit had also ended up rotting
will extend into the third quarter. The JAKARTA: Indonesia has raised the palm oil Based on the smaller quota and the since mills could not process supply.
headline consumer price index rose 7.66% export quota in a bid to cut soaring acceleration programme, Indonesian
from a year ago, driven up by higher energy inventories of the edible oil, a Trade Ministry companies could export a total of 3.4 million Farmer Ridho Ikhsan, from Riau province
prices and also affected by base effects. The official said yesterday, as a council member in tonnes. Veri did not provide an estimate of on Sumatra island, said farmers were forced
latest figure compared with May’s 7.10% rise. a plantation area warned farmers faced an volumes expected under the new quota. to sell at a loss because if they did not harvest
– Reuters “emergency” due to tumbling prices. the fruit trees would be damaged.
“Our objective is to speed up exports so
EURO TOUCHES 20-YEAR The world’s top palm oil producer has storage would be freed up and the palm fruit The harvest had also been large, he said,
LOW AGAINST US DOLLAR been forced to overhaul its policies after a of farmers can be absorbed,” said Veri, adding noting storage tanks at mills and at Dumai
three-week export ban that ended on May 23 there was no time limit on the latest export port were full.
LONDON: The European single currency sank caused a massive build-up of domestic stocks ratio.
yesterday to its lowest level against the dollar and angered farmers by sending prices of In a bid to boost local demand, a senior
since 2002 as data pointed to a growing palm fruit lower. Dozens of mills have halted buying palm minister said Indonesia may raise the
recession risk in the eurozone. The euro also fruit from independent farmers after storage mandatory content of palm oil in biodiesel to
dived as investors eyed aggressive interest Indonesia has since Monday lifted the tanks had filled up, farmers group Apkasindo 35% or 40% from 30% currently.
rate hikes by the US Federal Reserve in its export quota to seven times the amount said.
fight against inflation, in contrast with the producers sell at home, compared with five The Indonesian policy shifts showed how
European Central Bank which plans more times previously, senior official Veri In the Lamandau region on Borneo island, palm oil inventories had become “highly
modest increases. Just before 0900 GMT, the Anggrijono said. The ministry had as of palm oil fruit prices had slumped to between burdensome” after the export ban in May
eurozone unit tumbled to US$1.0306. – Reuters Monday issued export permits for a total of 2.4 800 rupiah and 1,100 rupiah (RM0.23 and aimed at capping cooking oil prices, said
million tonnes of palm oil products under its RM0.29) per kg yesterday, from around 3,600 Anilkumar Bagani, research head of Mumbai-
US, CHINA OFFICIALS HOLD so-called domestic market obligation (DMO) rupiah before the export ban, council based vegetable oils broker Sunvin Group.
‘CONSTRUCTIVE’ DISCUSSIONS scheme and its export acceleration member Budi Rahmat told Indonesia’s
programme, he said. parliament. Indonesia’s policy reversals have helped
BEIJING: Top officials from the United States push Malaysian palm oil benchmark futures
and China held a“candid”video call yesterday The price drop had caused an sharply lower, with prices losing more than
to discuss global economic challenges, 11% since Indonesia flagged plan for larger
especially regarding supply chains. The exports at the weekend. The latest fall comes
exchange between Chinese Vice Premier Liu after a 22% drop in prices in June, which was
He and US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen the biggest monthly fall since October, 2008. –
came as President Joe Biden considers lifting Reuters
some tariffs on imports from China to try and
ease soaring inflation. China’s official Xinhua
news agency reported that the video call took
place at the request of the US, and described
the conversation as “constructive”. – AFP

Australian central bank raises rates in third swipe at inflation Bank of England tells
lenders to brace
SYDNEY: Australia’s central bank took a fresh in May when it raised rates for the first time in Pedestrians walking past a real estate agency for economic storm
swipe at surging inflation yesterday, raising more than a decade, pushing them up by a in Melbourne yesterday. The latest interest
interest rates for the third time since May in a quarter of a percentage point to 0.35%. rate increase is bound to inflict more pain on LONDON: The Bank of England (BoE) warned
move bound to inflict pain on highly indebted highly indebted homeowners. – AFPPIX yesterday that the economic prospects for
homeowners. For a homeowner with a A$500,000 estate analyst CoreLogic. Britain and the world had darkened since the
(RM1.5 million) variable rate mortgage, “Indebted households are in the grip of a start of the year and told banks to ramp up
The bank said it would push up Australia’s average monthly repayments have climbed by tightening pincer movement, where inflation capital buffers to ensure they could weather the
main lending rate by a hefty half a percentage A$366 since rates started rising, said real on essential goods such as fuel and food, storm.
point to 1.35%, repeating an increase of the together with the rapidly rising cost of debt,
same scale last month. are squeezing balance sheets,” it said in a Institutions such as the International
report. – AFP Monetary Fund and the Organisation for
Reserve Bank of Australia governor Philip Economic Cooperation and Develoment say
Lowe vowed to take “further steps” in the Britain is more susceptible to recession and
months ahead to tame inflation, which rose to persistently high inflation than other Western
a 20-year high of 5.1% in the first quarter of the economies, which are all grappling with global
year. energy and commodity market shocks.

Global inflation is being fed by the war in “The global economic outlook has deteriorated
Ukraine, strong demand and Covid-19 markedly. Global financial conditions as a whole
disruptions to supply chains, Lowe said in a have tightened significantly,” BoE governor
statement. Andrew Bailey told a news conference after the
BoE published its half-yearly Financial Stability
In Australia, a tight labour market and east Report. Developments around the war in
coast floods were also pushing up prices, he Ukraine would also be key, the BoE added.
said.a
British banks were well-placed to weather
It marks the first time on record the central even a severe economic downturn, the central
bank has enacted increases of half a bank said, although it said their capital ratios –
percentage point in two consecutive while still strong – were expected to decline
meetings. slightly in the coming quarters.

“However, the governor’s statement made TheBoE also expressed unease over the health
no reference to that historical precedent, of core financial markets - such as US and British
something that may have been done if he was government bonds – which were the subject of
signalling the intention to scale back the the March 2020 “dash for cash” when the Covid-
moves,” said Westpac economist Bill Evans. 19 pandemic prompted panic selling. – Reuters

He predicted the bank would decide on
another increase of the same scale next
month.

The central bank began to tackle inflation

China said planning 500b yuan infrastructure fund to revive economy

BEIJING: China will set up a state infrastructure respond to Reuters’ requests for comment. Chinese consumers are tightening their belts With returns on traditional projects like
investment fund worth 500 billion yuan China has unveiled a raft of economic amid job losses and falling incomes while highways, railways and airports now much
(RM329.5 billion) to spur infrastructure exporters face headwinds from a potentially lower, China has been trying to expand new
spending and revive a flagging economy, two support measures in recent weeks, although sharp global economic downturn as major infrastructure focused on 5G, artificial
people with knowledge of the matter told analysts say the official gross domestic product central banks tighten policy to fight soaring intelligence and data.
Reuters yesterday. target of around 5.5% for this year will be hard to inflation. The Ukraine war, high raw material
achieve without doing away with its strict zero- costs and supply chain snags also pose risks to Sources told Reuters that China will issue
China’s economy has started a slow recovery Covid strategy. the outlook, analysts say. 2023 advance quota for local government
from the supply shocks caused by extensive special bonds in the fourth quarter, with the
lockdowns since the second quarter, although Much of the support for the world’s second- For now, China’s consumer inflation is new quota likely bigger than 1.46 trillion yuan
headwinds to growth persist, including from a biggest economy has come from fiscal stimulus largely under control, providing headroom for for 2022.
still subdued property market, soft consumer to counter the impact from Covid-19 this year, authorities to stimulate the economy, though
spending and fear of any recurring waves of with the central bank steadily easing liquidity some analysts caution the global cost-push The Cabinet has told local governments to
infections. conditions to lower financing costs. factors could start to show up in domestic ensure 3.45 trillion yuan in special bond
prices later in the year. issuance for infrastructure – part of the 2022
The fund is expected to be set up in the third Authorities are doubling down on an special bond quota of 3.65 trillion yuan – is
quarter, the sources said without providing infrastructure push, dusting off an old playbook Channelling more money into big-ticket completed by the end of June.
further details. to revive the economy, pledging 800 billion infrastructure projects is Beijing’s most viable
yuan in new credit quota and 300 billion yuan move, but that may not be enough to pick up Some government advisers have been
The Ministry of Finance and the National in financial bonds for policy banks to fund big the slack as property spending weakens. calling for issuing special treasury bonds later
Development and Reform Commission did not projects. this year to fund big projects.– Reuters

W E D N E S DAY
6 JULY 2022

█ BY MARIETTA MU Change the keep in mind that if you overlap your
water for your flowers, there will be imprints on the
LAST week, we talked about vase every 2-3 petals, so you can choose to press
how to arrange your own, days to make them separately first before you
unique bouquet (please refer them last longer. combine them in a botanical frame.
to the QR code below). Now
that you’ve learned how, what do you – 123RF Make sure to cut down whatever
parts that you don’t want to keep, like
do after you made your bouquet – or the stems or excess leaves. After
received one? you’re happy with the position, lay
Flower bouquets are beautiful another piece of paper above to
and a great gift, but flowers cut from sandwich the flower, and put it in
their roots start their lifespan between a heavy book or press it with
countdown the moment they’re not a flat heavy object.
attached to their life source anymore.
So what are some of the ways to Leave it to dry for seven to ten
preserve their beauty for as long as days. Once the flowers are flat and
you can? dry, you can arrange and frame them
After you receive your bouquet of or laminate them into a bookmark
fresh flowers and taken all the however you like. Pressed flowers are
pictures you need, the first step is to a beautiful way to preserve your
remove the flowers from their blooms, but do handle them with
wrapping carefully. care, as they will be quite fragile
If the stems aren’t already cut at a afterwards.
45-degree angle, do that at your
desired height on the stem to fit your If you’d prefer an easier, no-frills
flowers in your vase. Then, prepare a method, hanging them to dry is
clean vase and fill it with cool water, another easy way of preservation.
before placing your freshly cut Instead of lumping the bouquet
flowers into the vase. together, hang the stems one by one
You can consider adding flower so each has the best form possible. A
food to give a nutrient boost. An easy quick and easy way to hang them is
flower food ‘recipe’ that you can using your underwear hanger, as the
make at home requires mixing 1 litre Blooms that last longer clips separate the flowers perfectly,
of water, 1 teaspoon of sugar, and 1 but take note that you’ll need to hang
teaspoon of liquid bleach. The sugar them for at least two weeks.
will help to feed the plant, while the
bleach would fight the bacteria in the If you want your flowers to look
water. exactly like how they did on the day
Each day, look at your you received them, submerging them
flowers and see if they need in silica gel is the best way to go. Silica
re-trimming on their stems, Scan QR o Here are three easy ways to preserve your flowers gel isn’t an actual gel, but porous
or removal of any excessive code for and make them last more than a week sand that absorbs moisture and dries
or dead leaves and petals. previous flowers within one to seven days. You
Keep them in a shaded area, can get silica gel for around RM18 for
story 500g in Shopee, and you’ll also need
an airtight container that you can fit
away from direct sunlight, your blooms in.
and make sure to change the but leaves them paper-thin.
water and clean the vase When you press flowers, Pour silica gel into the container to
every 2-3 days. If you take you’ll want to start the process form a base and then place your
care of them properly, your when the petals are still flowers inside. Then, gently pour
blooms should last for about vibrant, colourful, and some more silica gel around the
7-12 days. unstained. If you wait too long, they’ll petals while making sure the shape of
If your blooms were received on a have more time to die, wilt, and the flower isn’t compromised. Keep
special day and you wish to preserve become discoloured. filling until the container is full to the
the memory, you can also try pressing To press your flowers, you’ll need top and seal it with the lid.
them. Unlike drying, pressing flowers to prepare something heavy, and
does not preserve their natural shape, some napkin or wax paper. Spread Make sure that your container is
airtight or your flowers could
succumb to mould from any
remaining moisture. When the week
is up, remove the flowers carefully
and spray them with either an artist
fixative spray or hairspray.

A bouquet of bright blooms can
bring cheer to any space and leave a
lasting impression, even after they’re
gone.

Now that you have some extra
tricks up your sleeve for ensuring the
longevity of your bouquets, be sure to
try them out!

Hang your flowers upside down on a clothesline to dry them. – PINTEREST Sandwich your flowers with a flat heavy Submerge your flowers
object to make pressed flowers. – in silica gel to keep
PINTEREST them looking good as
your flowers out and arrange your new. – PINTEREST
flowers on a clean wax paper or
napkin. You’ll have to open up your
blooms for this step, as you’re
essentially turning a 3D object into
2D.

Don’t be afraid to remove some
petals to keep the volume down and

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ICONIC celebrity couple David Beckhams still going strong
and Victoria Beckham marked o David and Victoria Beckham marked 23 years of marriage by reflecting Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz – and
their 23rd year of marriage on on their relationship and how they raised their four children one daughter, Harper.
July 4.
The duo celebrated their David and Victoria Beckham and their four children in a 2020 photo. – FACEBOOK The oldest of the lot, model and
anniversary online by posting photographer Brooklyn Beckham
social media tributes to each other. recently tied the knot with actress
Nicola Peltz on April 9.
“They say he isn’t funny. They
say I never smile. They said it Through the two decades of
wouldn’t last,” former Spice Girls marriage, the power couple have
member Victoria teased on made it clear to pass down the right
Instagram, under a picture of lessons to their growing brood.
herself and the Manchester United
and LA Galaxy soccer legend. Seven years ago, their second
son Romeo ran a marathon at just
“David, you are my everything. I 12 years old, where the money
love you so much,” she added. raised through sponsorship was
divided between his father’s charity
As for David, he shared a and UNAIDS.
throwback clip of his appearance
on Sacha Baron Cohen’s Ali G “David and I explain to the
Show, where he was asked if he was children what privileged lives they
“into the Spice Girls” before David lead. We tell them that in many
met Victoria officially. places in the world children are
hungry, homeless and sick. They all
“No, but I was into Posh,” David understand how important it is to
replied somewhat prophetically, help others,” Victoria said.
citing his wife’s nickname in the
chart-topping girl group. Though long-lasting celebrity
marriages such as the Beckhams
The quote on the show was are rare, they still exist, as seen in
repeated in the caption of his post. Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson’s 34-
year marriage, alongside with
“23 years ago today, Posh Matthew Broderick and Sarah
became Mrs Beckham, but she will Jessica Parker’s 25 years together. –
always be Posh”. by Mark Mathen Victor

After meeting Victoria when she
attended a Manchester United
match in 1997, the couple tied the
knot after two years of dating in
Ireland.

Together, they share three sons –

Yuqi takes on Yuqi refused to Jessica Chastain highlights
fan who called be shamed by reproductive rights on July 4
out ‘sexy’ outfit the anonymous
ACTRESS Jessica Chastain posted “So because I come from that
comment. – a photo on Instagram on US place, I know what it’s like. And it
INSTAGRAM Independence Day with her makes me angry. And I don’t
middle fingers up, along with the [want] anyone else to be denied
(G)I-DLE’s Yuqi’s latest online caption: “Happy ‘Independence’ anything. In terms of a voice,
interaction with a fan has gone viral. Day from me and my reproductive being seen, being acknowledged
Yuqi took to Weibo on July 2 to show rights.” and valued.”
off her denim tiny skirt and low-cut
zipper crop top outfit for a In January, she revealed to The Chastain’s post comes a little
photoshoot. Thousands of people Sunday Times that having access over a week after the United
liked and commented on her images, to Planned Parenthood and birth States Supreme Court overturned
praising her visuals. control pills growing up gave her Roe v. Wade, eliminating the
the opportunity to pursue her constitutional right to abortion for
While the majority of the career as an actress. women. 1973’s Roe v. Wade ruling
comments were encouraging and granted women the right to an
remained positive, one fan made a “I’m the first person in my abortion in all states.
comment that caught her attention. family to not be pregnant when I
The fan complained that her clothing was 17,” she told the daily. However, a new 6-to-3
were too “exposing”, and advised her “[Planned Parenthood] had a Supreme Court ruling on June 24
to be careful about what she wears great impact on my life because it reversed nearly 50 years of
and posts in order to avoid attracting gave me choice. precedent, giving states the
unwanted attention. power to pass their own laws
a short skirt doesn’t necessarily mean This reaction has Yuqi trending on around abortion. Since the
The fan commented: “Baby, she’s exposing herself. Revealing Weibo, and people are praising her decision, Arkansas, Kentucky,
pictures 3 and 5 are too revealing, some chest doesn’t not mean she’s for responding to the criticism and Louisiana, Missouri, and South
please be more careful when I am not overexposing herself either, if she’s speaking up for herself. Dakota have already banned
around. There are many people who revealing a little skin, it doesn’t mean
have perverted desires.” you should think that way.” Her fans also said that Yuqi is abortion in their states.
commendable not just for her talent Chastain joins a growing
Yuqi responded by explaining to Yuqi went on to remark that she is and stage appearance, but also for
the fan that it was this attitude that content with her appearance and having a positive impact on her fans. number of female celebrities
allowed trolls to sexualise individuals does not care what people think of They also said how Yuqi has never who have criticised the
on the internet. her, and she even urged followers to ceased sending great energy to her “regressive” ruling, including
put on make-up and wear nice outfits followers since the first day. – by Anne Hathaway, Hilarie
The idol wrote: “Nope, this is a for their own confidence. Thashine Selvakumaran
prejudiced view, baby. A girl wearing Burton, Halsey, Maya
Hawke, Sophia Bush, Padma
Metallica’s Master of Puppets Lakshmi, Jane Fonda and
rises after Stranger Things finale Selena Gomez. – by
Marietta Mu

THE recent two-hour-long Metallica, Robert Trujillo, also Chastain is the
Season 4 finale of the trending stated that his 17-year-old son latest star to speak
Netflix series Stranger Things has Tye contributed additional guitar up about the
made Metallica’s 1986 hit Master parts to the song for the show. injustice. – AFP
Of Puppets one of the most-
The iconic moment Eddie Munson plays the played songs in both the United Trujillo added a “big thanks
song in the S4 finale episode. – NETFLIX Kingdom and the United States. to Kirk Hammett for his
assistance,“ hinting that the
The song was used as a part of Metallica lead guitarist had
Eddie Munson’s cunning plan to also contributed to the series
divert the deadly bats guarding adaptation of the
the wicked villain Vecna’s lair. composition.

There has been no official At the time of the
statement from the band song’s release, the band’s
regarding its soaring popularity, bassist was the late Cliff
but they did retweet an online Burton, who tragically
teaser of the moment in the passed away in a vehicle
episode, which has been widely accident in Sweden on
shared and praised by fans. Sept 27, 1986. – by
Hazique Zairill
The current bassist of

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█ BY THASHINE SELVAKUMARAN The Mairneiobnasck!This movie is a fun ride from start to finish.–UNIVERSALPICTURES 0 DIRECTOR:
o Minions: The Rise of Gru takes the hit mention Taraji P. Henson, who Kyle Balda
THE fifth instalment in the animated franchise back to its villain origin roots perfectly embodies her character
Despicable Me animated Belle Bottom. 0 VOICES:
franchise takes place in 1976, Steve Carell,
when pre-teen Gru decides Personally, despite its flaws, I Pierre Coffin,
he wants to be a supervillain and think this film is simply plain Taraji P.
meets the Minions for the first time. entertaining. I can assure it delivers Henson,
precisely what you are anticipating if Michelle
Gru (Steve Carell) is a shy, you have liked everything so far, but it Yeoh, Jean-
introverted teen who aspires to be a might be difficult to win over anyone Claude Van
supervillain. He applies to join the who has not been moved by the prior Damme,
Vicious 6, the world’s premier films. The hilarious comedy, tales Lucy
supervillain squad lead by Belle and themes, and animation styles all Lawless,
Bottom (Taraji P. Henson), but is stay consistent. Dolph
insulted during his interview. To Lundgren,
prove his nefarious capabilities to his The plot of the film is likewise Danny Trejo
‘heroes’, Gru takes the enigmatic rather light. This movie reminds us of and Russell
Zodiac Stone, the Vicious 6’s most the characters’ ludicrous charms, Brand.
prized possession. both physically and metaphorically,
as well as their transcending E-VALUE
He and his devoted Minions the 8
go on the run from the world’s most
dangerous individuals, seeking the ACTING
assistance of someone with a 7
personal vendetta against the Vicious
6 – their disgraced former leader, PLOT
Wild Knuckles (Alan Arkin). 7

There is plenty of humour, as one The long-awaited Minions: The Rise of
would expect from a Minions film, Gru is finally out. – IMDB
but I have to admit the narrative is popularity. The Rise of Gru is, in my
pretty weak in and of itself. Surface- opinion, the best movie in the
level adversaries combined with one franchise since Despicable Me.
of the most lacklustre boss battles I
have ever seen only means that The
Rise of Gru is only surviving due to the
Minions’ pure entertainment value,
which cannot be overstated.

The fictional critters spend a lot of
time performing ridiculous and
charming things or fighting to
themselves in the flick. However, the
return of Gru in this film is one of its
biggest strengths, because Minions:
The Rise of Gru finally delivers to fans
the prequel that most people desired
after seeing the first film, focused on
Gru with his minions.

The Rise of Gru, which stars

The film has Michelle Yeoh as Master Chow, an
a lot of fun acupuncturist who teaches Stuart,
with the Kevin, and Bob the art of kung fu,
film’s 1970s incorporates martial arts into the mix
setting. – in the second half.
UNIVERSAL
PICTURES The members of the Vicious 6 are
also memorable. There is Nunchuck
(Lucy Lawless) – a nun who utilises
nunchucks – fhas a decent level of
enthusiasm among the new villains.
Then there’s Jean Clawed, a brilliant
villain with a big lobster claw played
by Jean-Claude Van Damme. Not to

Ron Howard revisits Thai cave rescue with Thirteen Lives Thirteen Lives retells
THE dramatic rescue of 12 youth the story of the
football players and their coach from under expert supervision. with the film’s co-producer Vorakorn Burden but an honour spectacular rescue
a flooded cave in Thailand in 2018, a It didn’t help that Farrell, by his ‘Billy’ Ruetaivanichkul, to help the Mortensen highlighted the “team- of the 12 boys and
captivating operation already boys understand the mindset of oriented effort” of making the film, their coach who, in
revisited in an award-winning own admission, “can’t really swim.” those who were trapped. noting that it mirrored the June 2018, found
documentary, is now getting the big- “It’s a different world beneath the relationships between the real-life themselves
screen dramatic treatment from Ron “I asked them ... imagine that you rescuers the actors were playing. trapped in Tham
Howard. surface of the water,“ the Irish actor are in a tight space and imagine that Luang cave for
said. you have a lack of food and water for For his part, Farrell spoke about more than two
Thirteen Lives hits theatres in a few days already, and you are the “responsibility to honour the lives weeks. – MGM
North America on July 29, and the “Water’s wet, no matter how much unlikely to get out very soon,” that were passed and not just the PICTURES
Oscar-winning Howard – who cast a control you have or don’t have.” Ruetaivanichkul said. spirit of those who survived the rescue,” recalling that two people
mix of bankable stars and untested Many brands of heroism associated with the cave extraction
talent in the movie – says making the The spectacular rescue is already the died.
film was an “exciting challenge.” subject of the 2021 National “It was a burden but an honour,
Geographic documentary The and we were really aware of it,” he
He called his latest a “very extreme Rescue, which featured some never- said.
version of my favourite kinds of films before-seen footage obtained from Thirteen Lives will be available in
– you know, the kinds of films that the Thai military after two years of August for streaming via Amazon
prove that remarkable outcomes are tough negotiations. Prime after its cinematic release. –
not the stuff of fiction, that when ETX Studio
people pull together, incredible Howard attempted to delve even
things can happen.” more into the personal drama, and
highlight the work of those who
Thirteen Lives – which stars Joel volunteered to help, at risk of their
Edgerton, Colin Farrell and Viggo own lives.
Mortensen – retells the story of the
spectacular rescue of the 12 boys and “It was this ongoing process of ...
their coach who, in June 2018, found creating the environment and the
themselves trapped in Tham Luang effort, and then attaching the
cave for more than two weeks. humanity to it,” the director said.
“There are all kinds of, many brands
Recreating the conditions of the of heroism that are demonstrated
intense incident was both physically through the movie.”
and psychologically challenging for
the actors. He also emphasised the need to
accurately depict the local population
Farrell, who plays British cave in Thailand’s northern province of
diver John Volanthen, said during a Chiang Rai – the teens in the film are
screening of the film’s trailer on played by actors from the area, so that
Monday that it was “terrifying” to film the language spoken is authentic.
most of the time underwater, even
“It’s not just an accent – it’s also
phrasing,” said Howard, who worked

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█ BY JOANNA LOBO Mumbai’s seafront
is a hotbed of
EVERYONE in Mumbai has a street food such as
Bandra story. Some of the pav bhaji (left). –
more predictable involve THE
bumping into a Bollywood INDEPENDENT
celebrity or drunken shenanigans at
one of its bars. Some are fond Mediterranean
memories of a past where a street food (right) is a
singer called Cotton Mary would speciality at The
regale the residents. Others are of Daily All Day. –
finding love at a karaoke night, or
stolen moments of peace along the THE
seafront in India’s vibrant financial INDEPENDENT
capital.
Revellers at The Daily All
Bandra is known as the queen of Day bar and restaurant.
Mumbai’s suburbs and it wears this – THE INDEPENDENT
badge with pride. Packed with a
diverse range of restaurants,
swinging bars and lounges, boutique
stores and street vendors, this
northern district is hitched to the
more touristy southern part of the
city via the Bandra-Worli Sea Link, a
bridge that now features in
prominent images of the city. The
“west” part of the suburb is where
you’d go to enjoy the city’s culture;
with the “east” half being more
residential and subdued.

This coastal area was a tiny fishing
village when Portuguese rule brought
Christianity to the city. It still bears
remnants of its Catholic past: plague
crosses and majestic churches
including the Mount Mary church,
which sees visitors from far and wide,
and different religious identities
come to seek blessings. The launch of
Mehboob Studios here in the 1950s
soon saw the place turn into a hub of
the Hindi film industry.

In the 20th century, Bandra
became a fashionable address,
driving up property rates and leading
to rampant construction. Today, it is
hipster central. It’s where the city
brings in the weekend: eating,
drinking, partying and attending
concerts or events.

Sit by the sea A mix of old & new
Bandra has two main seafronts: o How to spend a day in Bandra West, Mumbai’s magical Bollywood district
Bandstand and Carter Road. The
former is a lovely promenade ending external staircases, with graffiti home to swanky places. All around and is still run out of an old
at a ruined fort, which looks out onto livening up old walls, crosses and these areas, the aromas of freshly bungalow. Go here for steady quality,
the Sea Link bridge. On the way, stop shrines. The best villages to head for baked bread beckon from old good pricing and filling snacks like
and join the fans gawking at the include Chuim, flanking Carter Road; bakeries. Guide yourself around, or their croissants, chicken mayo
houses of two of Bollywood’s Ranwar, which is home to street art; book a walking tour. sandwiches, and biscuits. People
superstars, Salman Khan and Shah the fishing village of Chimbai; and Get your culture fix usually take their snacks to outdoor
Rukh Khan (at the start of Byramji the once farming-focused Pali, now The century-old Bombay Art Society spots such as the beach, but you can
Jeejeebhoy Road and at the junction has a new, architecturally interesting also eat outside under the trees for a
of Hk Bhabha and Byramji Road The Bandra Worli Sea Link. home in Bandra West. It contains bit of shade.
respectively). Take a detour up the – THE INDEPENDENT gallery space, a library, an art shop, The Bagel Shop
slope to visit the pretty Basilica of our and amphitheatre – look at its A cosy, easy-going space serving
Lady of the Mount, or head to Carter website calendar to spot arts classes homemade bagels and creative
Road for its street-food stalls and on everything from painting to coffees and teas – as well as chai, that
small restaurants. Once along the filmmaking. fuel of Mumbai’s workers, you can
promenade, there’s a small park and A street food masterclass peruse a long list of lattes, frappes,
amphitheatre that sometimes hosts You can get a taste of Mumbai’s mochas and green teas. It doubles up
art shows or events. famous street food at different as a pet-friendly co-working space
Explore the villages locations in the suburb. Look out for and their notice board lists events in
In the small surviving fishing villages corners and street stalls selling the Bandra.
(there were once 24 around here) “Bombay sandwich” vada pav (a Olive Bar & Kitchen
you’ll find quaint old cottages with bread roll with spiced veggie patty This pretty Mediterranean restaurant
sloping roofs, wooden porches and and chutney), sev puri (fried flour has been a legend in Bandra for two
discs topped with veggies and decades, and is known for being the
sauces) and more. Elco Arcade is the starting point for many of the city’s Chicken espetada at Olive Bar and
best spot. Located in the middle of best chefs. Ideal for date nights and Kitchen, Mumbai. – THE INDEPENDENT
the shopping hub of Hill Road, this intimate meals, go here for comfort foliage, has indoor and outdoor
where people go to eat all the food – think Karaage-style fried seating, good cocktails, and music
classics: chaat, pani puri, sev puri, chicken, or baked brie with truffle, as nights. Under framed newspaper
and ragda pattice. well as mezze platters. clippings of local articles, you’ll sip
on molecular cocktails and eat
J Hearsch & Co The Daily All Day Mediterranean food. Indoors is for
This iconic bakery was started by a This slick monochrome restaurant- quiet meals, while the patio is where
German baker around 100 years ago, bar, decorated with tropical hanging the cool kids hang out, drinking and
enjoying live music till past midnight.
The tempo and vibe go up a notch as
the night goes on. – The Independent

█ BY THASHINE SELVAKUMARAN WELLNESS

WE are told that putting 19theSun LYFE ON WEDNESDAY | JULY 6, 2022
yourself first is selfish,
and that it is “wrong.” Learn to put yourself first
And because we all
worry being seen as a horrible person o Let’s explore some
by society, we swallow it up and reasons why it’s okay
attempt to satisfy everyone all the to be selfish
time. And where does this take you?
Nowhere. We live in a society that Self-respect Putting yourself first is not selfish. – 123RF
values “putting others first.” Giving is If you don’t respect yourself, no one
preferable to receiving. Most of the else will. Don’t be upset if your friend your future and address any concerns Self-worth expresses how you feel linked to ideas, the objective should
time, being selfless is admirable. Why or sibling calls you a slob since that’s that have arisen in the past. Many of about yourself, not what you have be to replace any negative thoughts
do we feel guilty when we need to how you present yourself. For you allow your history or current done. It has to do with how much you about oneself with positive ones.
step back and prioritise ourselves? example, lounging around being lazy, situation to influence your attitude respect yourself and if you believe
having food stains on your clothes, and actions. Being selfish empowers you deserve nice things. You have low To summarise, altering our
Some of us are more self-centred not brushing your hair, and not you to determine what is essential to self-worth if you believe you are awful concept of selfishness can lead to
than others. Some of us understand cleaning your house are all examples. you. You can find out what values you and deserve bad things. If you put more empowerment and awareness.
that being selfish does not have to be If you take good care of yourself and stand for and how your conduct may your worth on what you accomplish The more we understand why we do
a bad thing. Because how can you your environment, people around be predicted based on this. Improved rather than who you are, you are in what we do and what we anticipate
take care of others if you aren’t taking you have no right to label you a slob. responsibility leads to increased for a long and stressful trip. Improve from our actions, the more honest we
care of yourself? Start slowly, and you Self-respect is based on how you feel success because you have total your self-worth so you may will be with ourselves and others. Of
will be thanking yourself for about the decisions you make. When control over the most significant appreciate the life you have, rather course, if you are always focused on
prioritising your needs in the future. you make the proper decisions, you obstacle or helper to your than the one you believe you need. yourself and never consider helping
Sometimes, you need to be selfish – feel good about yourself. Having a achievement. Because self-worth is inextricably those who have helped you, you’re
and it is completely okay. string of correct choices in your probably just being a douche.
Help avoid toxic relationships favour might boost your self-respect.
“Toxic” is a term that has lately been “Self-respect” can refer to a variety of Selfishness improves leadership Selfishness may be beneficial to everyone if it
thrown around online, frequently things. You are mostly honest with People who regularly act in their own means you are doing things to enhance your
referring to relationships that profit yourself, have decent manners, are self-interest are regarded to be more quality of life. – 123RF
one person while emotionally responsible in fields of work and dominating and are more likely to
depleting the other. These money, have positive life objectives, obtain leadership recognition than
relationships might be romantic, pick nice friendships, and are able to those who are perceived to be more
platonic, or familial, but they are all apologise when you make a mistake. charitable. Dependent on the
harmful to everyone involved. Being Increases your accountability circumstances; when cooperation is
made to feel like a bad person if you Being selfish helps you to hold required, people pick more ethical
try to detach is one of the trademarks yourself more responsible. leaders, and vice versa. What people
of a toxic relationship; in fact, the Accountability for your behaviours, seek in a leader depends on the
word “selfish” is likely to come up. thoughts, and emotions allows you to situation, and selfishness is
take real steps toward some of your sometimes exactly what is required.
However, there is nothing wrong goals. You may begin to prepare for
with prioritising your own mental
health, if that other person is
unhealthy for you. Furthermore, self-
interest will come in handy later
should they attempt to influence you
again.

Being selfish is not the same as appreciating yourself and your own priorities. Self-worth
Another reason to be selfish is to
boost one’s self-worth. You are not
putting a monetary worth on
yourself, but rather a life value. Your
life is priceless, and you must feel it.

It is okay to be a little selfish to
take care of your mental, and
physical well-being. – 123RF

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FOSSIL fuel firms are misleading the
public about their moves to cut
greenhouse gases and curb climate
change – and social media are hosting
ads that perpetuate this “greenwashing”,
researchers say.

Talking the talk Many
Many companies have vowed to reach the “net companies
zero” level of greenhouse gas emissions needed have vowed to
to keep global warming below 1.5 degrees reach the “net
Celsius under the Paris climate accords, the zero” level of
threshold established by scientists for avoiding greenhouse
the worst impacts. gas emissions
needed to
At the same time, research shows, they are keep global
advertising and lobbying for more drilling and warming
burning of the fossil fuels that are heating the below 1.5
Earth’s surface. degrees Celsius.
But at the same
Leaders and business people agree that time, they are
changing how we warm our homes and power lobbying for
industries is no simple task. more drilling
and burning of
But critics say the gap between slogans and fossil fuels. –
action undermines meaningful efforts to cut AFP
emissions.
The hidden
In a study published by the open-access war
science journal PLOS, scientists analysed the
gap between talk and deeds on climate and low- o The term ‘greenwashing‘
carbon energy by four big oil companies: BP, has become a new climate
Shell, ExxonMobil and Chevron. misinformation battleground

Their green strategies “are dominated by
pledges rather than concrete actions”,
concluded the study, under lead author Mei Li
of Tohoku University in Japan.

“Until actions and investment behaviour are
brought into alignment with discourse,
accusations of greenwashing appear well-
founded.”

A search on the Facebook pages of big oil
and gas firms and the social platform’s Ad
Library shows that companies are posting green
slogans while also running ads urging
customers to “fill up your tank” or win “a year’s
worth of gasoline”.

Contacted by AFP, the companies detailed
plans to develop lower-carbon energy sources
and measures such as carbon capture and
storage – a method currently not advanced
enough to be very helpful, according to the
International Energy Agency (IEA).

ExxonMobil and Chevron spokespeople
insisted that due to energy demand, the
scenarios foreseen by the Paris deal and the IEA
mean fossil fuels will have to play a part in the
transition.

Walking the walk firms that campaigners say distract attention In this rally in February 2021 in France, Oxfam, unions and politicians demonstrated against
Watchdogs also see greenwashing in from their climate-harming operations. TotalEnergies turning a refinery into a biorefinery – AFP
environment-friendly but limited gestures by
Demonstrators ‘greenwash’ oil barrels at a protest Digital monitor Eco-Bot.net monitors cases Delaying tactics documents “to build up a very detailed picture
in 2008 in Washington, DC. – AFP where an online post “selectively discloses the An analysis by London-based research group of how major companies and industry groups
company’s credentials or portrays symbolic InfluenceMap showed the five biggest publicly are engaging on climate policy and how they
actions to build a friendly brand image.” traded oil and gas companies spent US$1 are trying to influence debate,” said programme
billion (RM4.41 billion) over three years to push manager Faye Holder.
It flagged ads and posts on protecting misleading climate messages on Facebook.
silkworms (Mexican cement firm Cemex), frogs “This greenwashing is essentially a tactic to
(gas firm TransCanada), possums Such amounts are small compared to the delay government regulation. It also has the
(Eletronuclear, subsidiary of Brazilian power billions in revenues of Big Tech and Big Oil – for potential to mislead the public, by convincing
firm Eletrobras), forests (various companies, the latter, the two biggest US companies swung them that action is already being taken on
including Spanish oil company Repsol) and one into combined profits of over US$38 billion climate while Big Oil continues to lobby behind
by US giant ExxonMobil on recycling fishing (RM167.9 billion) in 2021. the scenes for new oil and gas development.”
ropes in Patagonia.
But pushing messages via social media has In the United States, a Democrat-led
New York-based greenwashing researcher an outsize impact, said Melissa Aronczyk, an committee has been hounding the big oil firms
Genevieve Guenther told AFP the key is to associate communications professor at Rutger over their lobbying.
measure pledges against two standards: the UN University who has co-authored several studies
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s on the subject. “Much of the lobbying has been indirectly
(IPCC) net-zero date of 2050 and the IEA’s clean done, cleverly, skillfully, cynically done by
2021 energy transition roadmap. “It is very easy and inexpensive to produce industry trade groups that have been formed by
ads and campaigns for social media that can these companies,” Democratic congressman
The latter says that to meet the 2050 target have a massive effect,” she told AFP. John Sarbanes told the committee in February
there would have to be “no investment in new this year
fossil fuel supply projects” from now on. Facebook says it monitors ads for misleading
content just as it does with other forms of “It is often very hard to disentangle the web
Any company planning new investments information on its platforms. of relationships and the sources of funding.” –
while also trumpeting net-zero targets, ETX Studio
Guenther said, is guilty of greenwashing. InfluenceMap analysed thousands of

Is pseudo-coffee in our future?
CONSIDER coffee – but without the consequences are already being brand notched up various financial
coffee beans? That’s the challenge seen, as is the case with coffee. In one investments before securing its latest This beanless coffee is made using upcycled date seeds. – ATOMO
taken up by an American start-up in year, the price of Arabica has risen by US$40 million (RM176.8 million) in
response to the climate crisis that’s nearly 40%. And you might even funding. This financing will allow the
endangering coffee growth. The notice a slight price hike at the office commercialisation of its product,
firm’s “beanless coffee” recipe is coffee machine. which is currently only enjoyed in
based on upcycled date seeds cold brew form. This ‘coffee’ drink is
combined with extracts of chicory The reason? Episodes of frost but packaged in cans, priced at around
and grape. For the moment, the also floods in Brazil have destroyed US$5 (RM22) to US$5.50 (RM24.30)
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IINN TTHHEE MMAATTTTEERR OOFF TTHHEE PIN HIGH Woods shoots Three LIV Golf players to get
CCOOMMPPAANNIIEESS AACCTT 22001166 McDowell gets‘go 77 in Ireland Scottish Open reprieve
AANNDD IINN TTHHEE MMAATTTTEERR OOFF die’ messages
SSYYAARRIIKKAATT HHUUPP SSOOOONN CCRREEDDIITT AFTER sitting out last month’s THREE PLAYERS have been added to the “We will make further comment on this in
FORMER US Open champion US Open, Tiger Woods was field for this week’s Genesis Scottish Open due course, but not during our time at Adare
SSDDNN..BBHHDD..((99442222--VV)) Graeme McDowell said he back playing competitive golf after their suspensions for playing in the Manor.”
((IInn MMeemmbbeerrss’’ regrets even speaking about yesterday, tuning up for the inaugural LIV Golf Invitational Series event
his decision to join the Saudi- Open Championship at a pro- were temporarily stayed on appeal. Speaking before the decision was
VVoolluunnttaarryy WWiinnddiinngg UUpp)) backed LIV Golf Invitational am event in Ireland. Woods announced, Poulter told BBC Sport: “I feel
((IInnccoorrppoorraatteedd iinn MMaallaayyssiiaa)) Series after receiving shot a 5-over-par 77 in the first DP World Tour members who played in disappointed, I feel offended that obviously
AAtt tthhee GGeenneerraall MMeeeettiinngg ooff tthhee messages on social media round of the two-day JP the Saudi-backed rebel circuit without I’m suspended from playing golf on a tour
mmeemmbbeerrss ooff tthhee aabboovveennaammeedd from people telling him to “go McManus Pro-Am at Adare permission were banned from the Scottish where I’ve been a member for 24 years, but
CCoommppaannyydduullyyccoonnvveenneeddaannddhheellddaatt die”. Speaking ahead of the Manor Hotel & Golf Resort in Open, plus two other events co-sanctioned I’ve been told I can’t, so it’s disappointing.
8811 ((11sstt FFlloooorr)),, JJaallaann MMaarrkkeett,,3300000000 inaugural event in London last County Limerick. The highlight with the PGA Tour, and hit with individual
IIppoohh,, PPeerraakk oonn tthhee 11sstt ddaayy ooff JJuullyy,, month, McDowell had said the of Woods’ round was a chip-in fines of £100,000 (RM533,889). “I’ve put it in as an individual because I
22002222,,tthheeSSppeecciiaallRReessoolluuttiioonnsseettoouutt circuit was “polarising” but that eagle at the par-5 12th hole want to play so whether people want to
bbeelloowwwwaassdduullyyppaasssseedd::-- he was proud to be part of it. “I that thrilled the crowd. But he However, following a hearing before come in on the back end of that is up to
TThhaatt tthhee CCoommppaannyy bbee wwoouunndd uupp can’t turn on my Instagram or also had a double bogey, six Sport Resolutions (UK) yesterday, the them, but my correspondence is obviously
vvoolluunnttaarriillyy ppuurrssuuaanntt ttoo SSeeccttiioonn Twitter account without bogeys and just one birdie. suspensions imposed on Ian Poulter, Adrian fighting for my rights to play golf.”
443399((11))((bb)) ooff tthhee CCoommppaanniieess AAcctt someone telling me to go die,” Woods last played at the PGA Otaegui and Justin Harding were temporarily
22001166 aanndd tthhaatt MMss.. LLaamm CChhuuii McDowell told the BBC Championship in May, his stayed, pending determination of their Poulter was commenting after competing
YYookkee bbee aappppooiinntteedd aass LLiiqquuiiddaattoorr yesterday. “I just wish I had second start after recovering substantive appeals. in a star-studded pro-am event in Ireland that
ooff tthhee CCoommppaannyy ffoorr tthhee ppuurrppoossee said nothing. I wish I had sat from a brutal right leg injury brought together players on both sides of the
ooff tthhee wwiinnddiinngg--uupp aanndd tthhaatt tthhee there and shook my head and that kept him away from the DP World Tour chief executive Keith Pelley controversy currently dividing the sport.
ssaaiidd LLiiqquuiiddaattoorr bbee eemmppoowweerreedd ttoo said ‘no comment’ but it’s not sport for more than 14 said: “Out of respect for JP and Noreen
ddiissttrriibbuuttee aammoonnggsstt tthhee mmeemmbbeerrss,, who I am. It’s really hard months. He made the cut but McManus, their wonderful Pro-Am and the Former Ryder Cup captain Padraig
iinn ccaasshh oorr ssppeecciiee,,tthhee wwhhoollee oorr aannyy because I’m being asked withdrew after the third outstanding fundraising they undertake on Harrington, who insisted there is room for the
ppaarrtt ooff tthhee ssuurrpplluuss aasssseettss ooff tthhee questions that there are no round. The 15-time major behalf of charities in the west of Ireland, I will LIV tour to coexist with the traditional circuits.
CCoommppaannyy.. right answers to. I’m having winner committed to the pro- not be giving a detailed response on this
LLAAWWCCHHOOHHOONNGG my moral integrity attacked all am back in April after he matter right now. Harrington also played down suggestions
DDiirreeccttoorr the time when all I’m trying to announced he would play in of a serious rift between the LIV rebels and
66JJuullyy22002222 do is play golf.” He added: “I’m the 150th Open at St Andrews, “I will simply say we are disappointed by the players who have chosen to remain
AANNDD NNOOTTIICCEE IISS HHEERREEBBYY GGIIVVEENN tthhaatt trying to make a business the site of Woods’ 2000 and the outcome of today’s hearing, but will affiliated with the PGA and DP World tours.
tthhee CCrreeddiittoorrss ooff tthhee aabboovveennaammeedd decision for me and my family. 2005 Open victories and the abide by the decision. It is important to
CCoommppaannyy aarree rreeqquuiirreedd oonn oorr bbeeffoorree I’ve chased that money all most iconic course in the remember, however, this is only a stay of the “Being here is a little bit like Christmas
tthhee 77tthh ddaayy ooff AAuugguusstt,,22002222 ttoo sseenndd over the world all my career. Open rotation. The event sanctions imposed, pending the hearing of dinner or Thanksgiving for your family,” said
tthheeiirr nnaammeess,, aaddddrreesssseess aanndd tthhee Do I research into the morals benefits charities in Ireland the players’ appeal as to whether those the Dubliner.
ppaarrttiiccuullaarrss ooff tthheeiirr ddeebbttss oorr ccllaaiimmss of every dollar I’ve ever made? and gives players a chance to sanctions were appropriate.
ttoo tthhee uunnddeerrssiiggnneedd,, tthhee LLiiqquuiiddaattoorr No I don’t. It is about the play get acclimated to Europe Amid the continuing acrimony over the
ooff tthhee ssaaiidd CCoommppaannyy aatt NNoo.. 8811 money, and I think most guys ahead of the final major of the “The make-up of the field for the Genesis LIV series, Harrington expressed hope that
((22nndd FFlloooorr)),, JJaallaann MMaarrkkeett,, 3300000000 would happily say that to you.” year. Scottish Open will be advised in due course, golf’s landscape would eventually settle
IIppoohh,, PPeerraakk aanndd iiff ssoo rreeqquuiirreedd,, aarree McDowell said. but based on this decision the field size will down.
ttoo ccoommee iinn aanndd pprroovvee tthheeiirr ddeebbttss increase beyond 156.
aanndd ccllaaiimmss aatt ssuucchh ttiimmee aanndd ppllaaccee “I believe there’s room in golf for lots of
aass sshhaalll bbee ssppeecciiffiieedd iinn ssuucchh NNoottiiccee tours and lots of competition,” he said. – The
oorr iinn ddeeffaauulltt wwiilll bbee eexxcclluuddeedd ffrroomm Independent
tthhee bbeenneeffiitt ooff aannyy ddiissttrriibbuuttiioonn mmaaddee
bbeeffoorreessuucchhddeebbttssaarreepprroovveedd.. 332222 NNoottiicceess 332222 NNoottiicceess Root and Bairstow star
LLAAMM CCHHUUII YYOOKKEE
LLIIQQUUIIDDAATTOORR IINNTTHHEEHHIIGGHHCCOOUURRTTOOFFMMAALLAAYYAAAATT IINNTTHHEEHHIIGGHHCCOOUURRTTOOFFMMAALLAAYYAAAATT … as England level India series in record chase
66JJuullyy22002222 KKUUAALLAALLUUMMPPUURR KKUUAALLAALLUUMMPPUURR

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((11004477440000--TT)) IInntthheemmaattteerroofftthheeCCoommppaanniieessAAcctt22001166 IInntthheemmaattteerroofftthheeCCoommppaanniieessAAcctt22001166 JOE ROOT and Jonny Bairstow Test cricket for all the lads.” start to realise his true potential in this
((IInnMMeemmbbeerrss’’ AAnndd AAnndd both hit hundreds as England Root was named England’s player format of the game.”
VVoolluunnttaarryyWWiinnddiinnggUUpp)) continued their resurgence with a
((IInnccoorrppoorraatteeddiinnMMaallaayyssiiaa)) IInn tthhee mmaattteerr ooff sseeccttiioonn 446655((11))((ee)) ooff tthhee IInn tthhee mmaattteerr ooff sseeccttiioonn 446655((11))((ee)) ooff tthhee record fourth-innings chase to of the series – which started under his England have now won all four
AAtt tthhee GGeenneerraall MMeeeettiinngg ooff tthhee CCoommppaanniieessAAcctt22001166 CCoommppaanniieessAAcctt22001166 beat India by seven wickets in the captaincy in 2021 – after amassing a Tests since Stokes succeeded Root as
mmeemmbbeerrss ooff tthhee aabboovveennaammeedd Covid-delayed fifth Test at Edgbaston mammoth 737 runs, including four captain, with the all-rounder saying:
CCoommppaannyy dduullyy ccoonnvveenneedd aanndd hheelldd aatt AAnndd AAnndd yesterday. hundreds, at superlative average of “378 five-six weeks ago would have
NNoo.. 11,, JJaallaann TTaawwaass IIddaammaann 22,,TTaammaann IInn tthhee mmaattteerr ooff sseeccttiioonn 446666((11))((aa)) ooff tthhee IInn tthhee mmaattteerr ooff sseeccttiioonn 446666((11))((aa)) ooff tthhee Set 378 to win, England finished on over 105. been scary, but it was good.”
TTaawwaassIIddaammaann,,3300001100IIppoohh,,PPeerraakkoonn CCoommppaanniieessAAcctt22001166 CCoommppaanniieessAAcctt22001166 378-3, with former captain Root 142
tthhee11ssttddaayyooffJJuullyy,,22002222,,tthheeSSppeecciiaall not out and Bairstow 114 not out – his But he preferred to pay tribute to India stand-in captain Jasprit
RReessoolluuttiioonn sseett oouutt bbeellooww wwaass dduullyy AAnndd AAnndd second hundred of the match after he Bairstow, whom he has known since Bumrah, leading the side in place of
ppaasssseedd::-- IInn tthhee mmaattteerr ooff OOyysstteerr SSnnaacckkss SSddnn.. IInn tthhee mmaattteerr ooffVViivvaa RRoommaaTTrraaddiinngg SSddnn.. made 106 in the hosts’ first-innings their school-days. the Covid-hit Rohit Sharma, was the
TThhaatt tthhee CCoommppaannyy bbee wwoouunndd uupp BBhhdd.. ((CCoommppaannyy NNoo.. 220000990011001100889966 BBhhdd.. ((CCoommppaannyy NNoo.. 220011330011003377550077 284. tourists’ player of the series with 23
vvoolluunnttaarriillyyppuurrssuuaannttttooSSeeccttiioonn443399((11)) ((885533991199--HH))) ((11006677333366--MM))) Victory saw England level this five- “He’s striking the ball so clean, he wickets at 22.47 – a record for an
((bb)) ooff tthhee CCoommppaanniieess AAcctt 22001166 aanndd match series at 2-2. looks very calm and in control out Indian bowler during a Test campaign
tthhaatt MMrr.. LLiimm CChhuunn BBuunn bbee aappppooiinntteedd BBEETTWWEEEENN BBEETTWWEEEENN No England side had there,” Root said. in England.
aass LLiiqquuiiddaattoorr ooff tthhee CCoommppaannyy ffoorr tthhee TTEENNAAGGAANNAASSIIOONNAALLBBEERRHHAADD TTEENNAAGGAA NNAASSIIOONNAALL BBEERRHHAADD ((CCoommppaannyy previously made more to
ppuurrppoossee ooff tthhee wwiinnddiinngg--uupp aanndd tthhaatt ((CCoommppaannyyNNoo..::119999000011000099229944 NNoo..::119999000011000099229944((220000886666--WW))) win in the fourth innings “It’s great fun and it’s great to see “Test cricket is never easy,” said the
tthheessaaiiddLLiiqquuiiddaattoorrbbeeeemmppoowweerreeddttoo ((220000886666--WW))) of a Test than 359, when someone I’ve fast bowler. “We had three good days
ddiissttrriibbuuttee aammoonnggsstt tthhee mmeemmbbeerrss,, iinn ……PPEETTIITTIIOONNEERR now captain Ben Stokes’ known and we were a little short with the bat
ccaasshhoorrssppeecciiee,,tthheewwhhoolleeoorraannyyppaarrtt ……PPEETTIITTIIOONNEERR AANNDD brilliant century led from and we let the opposition in.”
oofftthheessuurrpplluussaasssseettssoofftthheeCCoommppaannyy.. AANNDD VVIIVVAARROOMMAATTRRAADDIINNGGSSDDNN..BBHHDD.. them to a thrilling being
LLIIMMCCHHUUNNBBUUNN OOYYSSTTEERRSSNNAACCKKSSSSDDNN..BBHHDD.. ((CCoommppaannyyNNoo..::220011330011003377550077 12 By getting to three figures, Bairstow
DDiirreeccttoorr ((CCoommppaannyy NNoo..:: 220000990011001100889966 ((11006677333366--MM))) years became the first England player to hit
66JJuullyy22002222 ((885533991199--HH))) old, two centuries in the same Test since
AANNDD NNOOTTIICCEE IISS HHEERREEBBYY GGIIVVEENN tthhaatt ……RREESSPPOONNDDEENNTT Andrew Strauss against India at
tthhee CCrreeddiittoorrss ooff tthhee aabboovveennaammeedd ……RREESSPPOONNDDEENNTT AADDVVEERRTTIISSEEMMEENNTTOOFFPPEETTIITTIIOONN victory over Australia at
CCoommppaannyy aarree rreeqquuiirreedd oonn oorr bbeeffoorree AADDVVEERRTTIISSEEMMEENNTTOOFFPPEETTIITTIIOONN NNOOTTIICCEEiisshheerreebbyyggiivveenntthhaattaaPPeettiittiioonnffoorr Headingley three years Chennai in 2008.
tthhee 77tthh ddaayy ooffAAuugguusstt,,22002222 ttoo sseenndd NNOOTTIICCEE iiss hheerreebbyy ggiivveenn tthhaatt aa PPeettiittiioonn tthhee wwiinnddiinngg--uupp ooff VVIIVVAA RROOMMAA TTRRAADDIINNGG ago. It was Bairstow’s sixth century in
tthheeiirr nnaammeess,, aaddddrreesssseess aanndd tthhee ffoorr tthhee wwiinnddiinngg--uupp ooff OOYYSSTTEERR SSNNAACCKKSS SSDDNN..BBHHDD..((CCoommppaannyyNNoo..::220011330011003377550077 But that eight Tests in 2022 and Root’s
ppaarrttiiccuullaarrss ooff tthheeiirr ddeebbttss oorr ccllaaiimmss SSDDNN..BBHHDD..((CCoommppaannyyNNoo..::220000990011001100889966 ((11006677333366--MM))) bbyy tthhee HHiigghh CCoouurrtt wwaass,, oonn record was fifth in seven.
ttoo tthhee uunnddeerrssiiggnneedd,, tthhee LLiiqquuiiddaattoorr ((885533991199--HH))) bbyy tthhee HHiigghh CCoouurrtt wwaass,, oonn tthhee 2266tthh ddaayy ooff MMaayy 22002222,, pprreesseenntteedd bbyy overhauled There had previously
ooff tthhee ssaaiidd CCoommppaannyy aatt NNoo.. 11,,JJaallaann tthhee 2266tthh ddaayy ooff MMaayy 22002222,, pprreesseenntteedd bbyy tthhee PPeettiittiioonneerr,, TTeennaaggaa NNaassiioonnaall BBeerrhhaadd with ease after been only two
TTaawwaass IIddaammaann 22,, TTaammaann TTaawwaass tthhee PPeettiittiioonneerr,, TTeennaaggaa NNaassiioonnaall BBeerrhhaadd ((CCoommppaannyy NNoo..:: 119999000011000099229944 ((220000886666-- England’s first successful fourth-
IIddaammaann,,3300001100 IIppoohh,,PPeerraakk aanndd iiff ssoo ((CCoommppaannyy NNoo..:: 119999000011000099229944 ((220000886666-- WW))) aanndd tthhaatt tthhee ssaaiidd PPeettiittiioonn iiss ddiirreecctteedd series under a new innings chases above
rreeqquuiirreedd,, aarree ttoo ccoommee iinn aanndd pprroovvee WW))) aanndd tthhaatt tthhee ssaaiidd PPeettiittiioonn iiss ddiirreecctteedd ttoobbeehheeaarrddbbeeffoorreetthheeCCoouurrttssiitttiinnggaatttthhee leadership duo of 200 in a Test at Edgbaston,
tthheeiirr ddeebbttss aanndd ccllaaiimmss aatt ssuucchh ttiimmee ttoobbeehheeaarrddbbeeffoorreetthheeCCoouurrttssiitttiinnggaatttthhee HHiigghhCCoouurrttooffMMaallaayyaaaattKKuuaallaaLLuummppuurraatt Stokes and coach with South Africa
aanndd ppllaaccee aass sshhaalll bbee ssppeecciiffiieedd iinn HHiigghhCCoouurrttooffMMaallaayyaaaattKKuuaallaaLLuummppuurraatt 99..3300 oo’’cclloocckk iinn tthhee mmoorrnniinngg,, oonn tthhee 1100tthh Brendon McCullum making
ssuucchh NNoottiiccee oorr iinn ddeeffaauulltt wwiilll bbee 99..0000 oo’’cclloocckk iinn tthhee mmoorrnniinngg,, oonn tthhee 1100tthh ddaayyooffJJaannuuaarryy22002233;;aannddaannyyccrreeddiittoorroorr
eexxcclluuddeedd ffrroomm tthhee bbeenneeffiitt ooff aannyy ddaayyooffJJaannuuaarryy22002233;;aannddaannyyccrreeddiittoorroorr ccoonnttrriibbuuttoorryy ooff tthhee RReessppoonnddeenntt ddeessiirriinngg had seen them chase
ddiissttrriibbuuttiioonn mmaaddee bbeeffoorree ssuucchh ddeebbttss ccoonnttrriibbuuttoorryy ooff tthhee RReessppoonnddeenntt ddeessiirriinngg ttoo ssuuppppoorrtt oorr ooppppoossee tthhee mmaakkiinngg ooff aann down seemingly stiff
aarreepprroovveedd.. ttoo ssuuppppoorrtt oorr ooppppoossee tthhee mmaakkiinngg ooff aann oorrddeerr oonn tthhee ssaaiidd PPeettiittiioonn mmaayy aappppeeaarr targets of 277, 299 and
LLIIMMCCHHUUNNBBUUNN oorrddeerr oonn tthhee ssaaiidd PPeettiittiioonn mmaayy aappppeeaarr aatt tthhee ttiimmee ooff hheeaarriinngg bbyy hhiimmsseellff oorr hhiiss 296 during a 3-0 283-5 in
LLIIQQUUIIDDAATTOORR aatt tthhee ttiimmee ooff hheeaarriinngg bbyy hhiimmsseellff oorr hhiiss ccoouunnsseell ffoorr tthhaatt ppuurrppoossee;; aanndd aa ccooppyy whitewash of Test 2008 and England 211-3
66JJuullyy22002222 ccoouunnsseell ffoorr tthhaatt ppuurrppoossee;; aanndd aa ccooppyy ooff tthhee PPeettiittiioonn wwiilll bbee ffuurrnniisshheedd ttoo aannyy world champions against New Zealand in 1999.
ooff tthhee PPeettiittiioonn wwiilll bbee ffuurrnniisshheedd ttoo aannyy ccrreeddiittoorr oorr ccoonnttrriibbuuttoorryy ooff tthhee ssaaiidd New Zealand. But England’s newly
NNOOTTIICCEE ccrreeddiittoorr oorr ccoonnttrriibbuuttoorryy ooff tthhee ssaaiidd CCoommppaannyy rreeqquuiirriinngg tthhee ssaammee bbyy tthhee “It’s great fun aggressive ‘Bazball’ approach,
IINN TTHHEE SSEESSSSIIOONN CCOOUURRTT AATT CCoommppaannyy rreeqquuiirriinngg tthhee ssaammee bbyy tthhee uunnddeerrssiiggnneeddoonnppaayymmeennttoofftthheerreegguullaatteedd at the named in honour of
uunnddeerrssiiggnneeddoonnppaayymmeennttoofftthheerreegguullaatteedd cchhaarrggeeffoorrtthheessaammee.. m o m e n t ,” McCullum’s nickname, was
JJOOHHOORR BBAAHHRRUU cchhaarrggeeffoorrtthheessaammee.. TThhee PPeettiittiioonneerr’’ss aaddddrreessss iiss TTeennaaggaa player of the evident from the start of their
SSUUMMMMOONN NNOO:: JJAA-- TThhee PPeettiittiioonneerr’’ss aaddddrreessss iiss TTeennaaggaa NNaassiioonnaall BBeerrhhaadd,, PPeejjaabbaatt SSeettiiaauussaahhaa match latest chase, with Alex Lees
AA5522NNCCvvCC--113388--0055//22002222 NNaassiioonnaall BBeerrhhaadd,, PPeejjaabbaatt SSeettiiaauussaahhaa SSyyaarriikkaatt,, TTiinnggkkaatt 22,, IIbbuu PPeejjaabbaatt TTeennaaggaa Bairstow told and Zak Crawley sharing a
NNoottiiccee iiss hheerreebbyy ggiivveenn ttoo SSyyaarriikkaatt,, TTiinnggkkaatt 22,, IIbbuu PPeejjaabbaatt TTeennaaggaa NNaassiioonnaall BBeerrhhaadd,, NNoo.. 112299,, JJaallaann Sky Sports. century opening stand in
BBAAHHAARRUUDDDDIINN BBIINN MMOOHHDD NNaassiioonnaall BBeerrhhaadd,, NNoo.. 112299,, JJaallaann BBaannggssaarr,, 5599220000 KKuuaallaa LLuummppuurr,, WWiillaayyaahh “The last 19.5 overs – the fastest in
YYAASSSSIINN ((NNoo.. II//CC:: 557711112233-- BBaannggssaarr,, 5599220000 KKuuaallaa LLuummppuurr,, WWiillaayyaahh PPeerrsseekkuuttuuaann.. month has been England’s Jonny Bairstow (right) celebrates England Test history. –
0011--66445599)) ttoo aappppeeaarr iinn tthhee PPeerrsseekkuuttuuaann.. TThheePPeettiittiioonneerr’’ssssoolliicciittoorriissMMeessssrrss..CChhooooii a fantastic month of reaching his century with Joe Root. – REUTERSPIX AFP
JJoohhoorr BBaahhrruu SSeessssiioonn CCoouurrtt aatt TThheePPeettiittiioonneerr’’ssssoolliicciittoorriissMMeessssrrss..CChhooooii && CCoommppaannyy ++ CChheeaanngg && AArriifff ooff LLeevveell 55,,
99..0000 aa..mm.. oonn 2211--0077--22002222,, && CCoommppaannyy ++ CChheeaanngg && AArriifff ooff LLeevveell 55,, MMeennaarraa BBRRDDBB,, 228855 JJaallaann MMaaaarrooff,, BBuukkiitt
TThhuurrssddaayy oorr ccoonnttaacctt MMeessssrrss.. MMeennaarraa BBRRDDBB,, 228855 JJaallaann MMaaaarrooff,, BBuukkiitt BBaannddaarraayyaa,,5599000000KKuuaallaaLLuummppuurr[[TTeellNNoo..::
SS..KK.. SSOONNGG bbeeffoorree tthhee aabboovvee BBaannddaarraayyaa,,5599000000KKuuaallaaLLuummppuurr[[TTeellNNoo..:: 0033--22005555 33888888;; FFaaxx NNoo..:: 0033--22005555 33888800]]..
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aabboovvee ssuummmmoonn.. LLooccaattiioonn ooff [[RReeff::2200116611666688CCPPYY]]
tthhee CCoouurrtt iiss aatt JJoohhoorr BBaahhrruu ssggdd..
SSeessssiioonn CCoouurrtt,, LLeevveell 2233AA,, ssggdd.. ............................
MMeennaarraa MMSSCC CCyybbeerrppoorrtt,, ............................ MMeessssrrssCChhooooii&&CCoommppaannyy++
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22 theSUN ON WEDNESDAY | JULY 6, 2022
SPORTS

Halep ready to hoist Venus Rosewater Dish again Hamilton aims
dig at Max
EARNING the right to wear the since that magical win over Serena added the former world number one the Venus Rosewater Dish for the for 2021
purple Wimbledon member’s badge Williams in the title match three years who has slipped to 18th in the second time. Silverstone crash
meant the world to Simona Halep ago. rankings.
and a day after the 2019 champion The victory over Badosa was her █ KIERAN JACKSON
showed off her prized possession Her Spanish opponent, world No. “I worked really hard in the past 30th win of the season, which is
during Centre Court’s centenary 4 Paula Badosa, might have been the two, three months. That’s why I’m already more than her total during LEWIS HAMILTON aimed a dig at Max
celebrations she was back doing what higher ranked player yesterday but starting to play better and better. I’m 2020 and 2021. Verstappen after Sunday’s British Grand
she does best. from the early exchanges it was clear really happy with the way Prix as he praised ‘sensible’ Charles
who felt more at home on tennis’ I’m playing. I’m really “I feel I have power on court. I feel Leclerc following the Mercedes-Ferrari
The cancellation of the 2020 most famous stage as the Romanian confident. It’s a strong physically. I feel very good battle through the closing stages.
tournament due to the Covid-19 floated away with a 6-1, 6-2 win. pleasure to be on mentally. So I think everything is
pandemic and a torn calf muscle in court.” Red Bull’s Verstappen memorable
the run-up to last year’s edition meant “It’s always a pleasure to be back coming together,” said the 30-year- crashed into Copse corner on the
Halep never got a chance to defend on Centre Court,” a beaming Halep The ease old, who is now being guided by opening lap of last year’s race after
her title. said after setting up a quarterfinal with which the Serena Williams’ former coach tangling with Hamilton, who went on to
with 20th-seeded American Amanda 16th seed has Patrick Mouratoglou. win the race despite a 10-second time
But on day eight of this year’s Anisimova. reached the last
championships, she finally got an eight means “This helps me to believe penalty.
opportunity to show off her tennis “It means a lot that I’m back in a many are now more and (produce) my best Yet in Sunday’s dramatic Grand Prix
skills on Centre Court for the first time quarterfinal after I struggled so much tipping her to lift tennis. I’m enjoying what’s at Silverstone, Leclerc and Hamilton
with injuries and self-confidence,” happening right now.” – battled superbly and fairly through
Reuters the same corner and seven-time
world champion Hamilton
Dominant Nadal couldn’t help but make reference
Spaniard produces Wimbledon masterclass to reach quarterfinals to last year as he praised the
Monegasque driver.
SECOND SEED Rafael Nadal took another try to play this tournament after Rafael Nadal celebrates after defeating “Charles did a great job.
step forward in his bid for a rare calendar- the things that I went through the Botic Van De Zandschulp during their What a great battle,” Hamilton
year Grand Slam yesterday by booking his last couple of months. round of 16 men’s singles match. – AFPPIX told Sky F1.
spot in the Wimbledon quarterfinals with a “Very sensible driver and
commanding 6-4, 6-2, 7-6(6) win against Dutchman “But as everybody knows, clearly a lot different to what
Botic van de Zandschulp. Wimbledon is a tournament that I we experienced last year. In
like so much. Have been three years Copse for example, two of us
The All England Club, where the Spaniard has without playing here. I really wanted to went through there no problem.
won two of his 22 majors, has been the least be back. That’s what I am doing. So
rewarding place for Nadal but he arrived this year that’s why it means a lot for me to be in What a battle.”
having won the Australian and French Open titles the quarterfinals.” Leclerc held his position through
back-to-back for the first time in his career.
He felt his overall game was Copse corner in the final laps of Sunday’s
A third Wimbledon title and first since 2010 on improving “day-by-day”. race before Hamilton overtook him on
the manicured lawns and a US Open triumph would the Hangar straight to claim third and a
see the Mallorcan claim the calendar slam – a feat “It’s always the same here. It’s not place on the podium.
last achieved in 1969 by Australian great Rod Laver. about how close I am to the level or
not. I don’t know that. I can’t predict Meanwhile, Verstappen’s race was
He will face American 11th seed Taylor Fritz for a what’s going to happen,” Nadal said. curtailed by an early puncture and
place in Friday’s semifinals. subsequent bodywork damage and the
“But the positive thing is the first Championship leader ended up finishing
“To be in the quarterfinals here at Wimbledon two matches haven’t been good. seventh.
after three years without playing here, it’s amazing Then two days ago I played I think at
for me,” said Nadal. “So very, very happy. a high level for the first time. And Hamilton had earlier in the weekend
today most of the match, again, at a urged British fans not to boo Verstappen
“It has been a good match in general terms very positive level.” after the world champion received jeers
against a difficult player. I think a very good player.” while being interviewed after qualifying
He dominated proceedings from on Saturday.
Nadal played and won at Roland Garros with start to finish in his fourth round
pain-killing injections prior to each match and only outing with a little wobble at the end. “I think we’re better than that,” he said.
confirmed his participation at the All England Club “They shouldn’t do that. Of course fans
after radio frequency treatment eased pain in his Nadal came into yesterday’s feel emotions and some may still feel the
foot. clash having won the pair’s only pain from last year. But I don’t agree.”
previous meeting in the third
Playing his first tournament on grass since his round of this year’s Roland Despite the incident at Copse last
2019 semifinal loss at Wimbledon to Roger Federer, Garros in straight sets on his year, it was eventually Verstappen who
the Spaniard has shown little difficulty adjusting to way to a 14th French Open came out on top in 2021 to win the
the surface. title. – World Championship, albeit in
Reuters controversial circumstances in the final
“I did I think (make) a big effort to be here,” he race in Abu Dhabi. – The Independent
said. “(It) takes a lot of mental and physical effort to

SHORTS

I do what I want, okay. I’ll wear some Triple Whites year’s run to the last eight, where she round encounter, with just eight Frenchwoman was beaten 6-2, 6-3 by
says Kyrgios tomorrow.” will face Kazakh 17th seed Elena games to his name yesterday but 20-year-old American Amanda
Rybakina, was extra special. happy that the next chapter in his Anisimova in the fourth round
EVEN on a day when his on-court Tomljanovic downs Corne remarkable tennis story has been yesterday.
behaviour was exemplary, Nick “The biggest thing that is sketched out, if not yet written.
Kyrgios could not resist poking his AJLA TOMLJANOVIC’S mother gets different this year is my mum’s here. World No. 115 Tan, who stunned
nose at authority and Wimbledon’s so nervous about her daughter’s She didn’t watch any of my matches The 29-year-old Australian has 23-times Grand Slam champion
all-white clothing rules. tennis matches that she often opts to last year, even on TV,” said the battled financial constraints and Serena Williams in a late-night epic on
go on long walks with the family dog Croatian-born Tomljanovic, whose physical woes which would have day two, backed up that win with two
The 27-year-old Australian has to block out the tension. 2021 Wimbledon adventure was finished off a lesser player – six knee more impressive performances.
already picked up two fines so far at operations for starters – but, with his
the tournament and could face Yesterday it became ended by fellow Australian and fourth-round prize money of But her wily game was no match
another after walking on court clear why Emina eventual champion Ash Barty. £190,000 (RM1m), says he can now for 20th seed Anisimova whose
wearing red trainers for his fourth- Tomljanovic usually “She would walk the put those worries behind him and go powerful baseline game got the job
round match against Brandon adopts the head-in- dog for hours and then for bust on the Tour. done in 74 minutes.
Nakashima on Centre Court sand approach as check the score. I was so
yesterday. her daughter put mad at her because I was “I can get a physio on the road Anisimova, who beat title
her through the like, ‘What if I’m never with me maybe every week for the contender Coco Gauff in the previous
He played in white shoes but wringer before going to do this again, rest of the year,” the Australian round and is the last remaining
after his five-set win changed back beating Alize Cornet you missed it’. qualifier smiled after his 6-3, 6-1, 6-4 American woman in the singles, will
into the red ones and also wore a 4-6 6-4 6-3 in an “Well here you go loss to Taylor Fritz. take on 2019 champion Simona Halep
red cap while doing his on-court electrifying fourth-round mum, you’re welcome,” she next.
interview, having donned a white rollercoaster at Wimbledon. “I’m not so worried about paying
one during the match. added with a smile as her the coaches to come to tournaments The 20-year-old arrived at
The nerve-shredding drama left mother looked on sheepishly from on their expenses. If anything, I can… Wimbledon under the radar but has
Asked afterwards why he had 29-year-old Tomljanovic sobbing as the Court Two stands. go full in, invest in myself, and then thrived to reach her second Grand
deliberately broken the rule stating she became the first Australian sort of just see how good I can get.” Slam quarterfinal.
that players must wear all white on woman in more than two decades to The 44th-ranked Australian had
court, the Australian offered a curt reach back-to-back Wimbledon beaten Cornet in a topsy-turvy three- Ranked world No. 99, Kubler had Tan, who had only ever won two
response. quarterfinals. setter at last year’s championships to qualify to reach the main draw, Grand Slam main draw matches before
and yesterday’s encounter was no and leaves south-west London with this Wimbledon never really looked
“Because I do what I want,” said “I didn’t really think I could do it,” less eventful as both players kept many positive feelings. capable of springing another surprise.
Kyrgios, who is into the quart-finals the 29-year-old told the crowd, being broken.
for the first time since his debut in which included Australian great Harmony’s dream “It was a really tough match today. I
2014. Margaret Court. Kubler smiles in defeat run ends was a little bit tired,”Tan, 24, said. “She
played really good. But I’m really
Asked if he felt above the rules he Speaking through tears, JASON KUBLER left Wimbledon, and HARMONY TAN’S dream Wimbledon happy, you know, to be in the second
added: “No, I’m not above the rules. Tomljanovic then explained why this a career-first Grand Slam fourth- debut came to an end when the week.
“I just like wearing my Jordans. That’s
“I think it was an amazing
tournament for me.”

PSG appoint Galtier as Pochettino departs 23theSUN ON WEDNESDAY | JULY 6, 2022
* SPORTS
PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN have parted The club had earlier issued a short Pochettino and his staff for their work and
company with coach Mauricio Pochettino, statement confirming what had been widely- wish them the best for the future,” added SHORTS
the French champions confirmed yesterday, touted for weeks – the departure of PSG’s statement. Tottenham track Sesko
and replaced him with Christophe Galtier Pochettino with a year remaining on his
who pipped the Argentine and PSG to the contract. Galtier, who left Nice last month, has TOTTENHAM are among a long list of clubs tracking
2021 Ligue 1 title when in charge of Lille. developed a reputation as the leading coach the development of supremely talented 19-year-old
“Paris Saint-Germain confirm that in the French club game over the last decade. Red Bull Salzburg striker Benjamin Sesko, who has
Galtier is PSG’s seventh coach since the Mauricio Pochettino has ended his role at the been dubbed the ‘next Erling Haaland’ in Austria.
Qataris bought the club 11 years ago and will club,” said a club statement as the former He enjoyed eight successful years at
be expected to finally lift the Champions Tottenham Hotspur coach left the Parc des Saint-Etienne, where he won the League Cup The Slovenian international looks set to become
League trophy. Princes after 18 months in charge. in 2013, before a four-year stint at Lille was the next gem off the Salzburg conveyor belt of talent
crowned with the Ligue 1 title in 2021, when as he prepares for more first-team minutes following
“Yes, I am emotional, yes I am proud,” said Pochettino and his backroom staff depart they pipped PSG. the sale of Karim Adeyemi to Borussia Dortmund.
Galtier at a press conference yesterday. having won the Ligue 1 title last season but
the campaign was better remembered for a The former Portsmouth assistant manager The highly-rated teen struck 10 times in 36
“I am fully aware of the responsibility disappointing exit from the Champions previously worked with Luis Campos, the outings last season for the Austrian champions after
placed on me, that PSG had a huge season. League in the last 16 at the hands of Real Portuguese super scout who was recently previously netting 21 goals in 29 appearances for
Madrid. named as PSG’s football advisor and who Salzburg’s feeder side FC Liefering during his
“I have prepared myself for this. built the Lille team that won the league 2020/21 campaign loan spell – which made him the
“If I have accepted these responsibilities, it “The club would like to thank Mauricio under Galtier. – AFP division’s second-highest goalscorer.
is because I feel I am capable.”
Express Sport understands Spurs are among the
CHELSEA are reportedly The 26-year-old is clubs keeping a watchful eye over his personal
interested in signing predominantly a rightback but can development, alongside Italian giants AC Milan.
Bayern Munich defender play in the centre of defence. He
Benjamin Pavard would most likely slot into the right Tottenham are not currently poised to move for
following a major blow in their centreback position in Tuchel’s Sesko this transfer window but he is a name Fabio
pursuit of Matthijs de Ligt. back three. Paratici and club scouts will continue to watch
Juventus star De Ligt is claimed closely in the upcoming season.
to prefer a move to Bayern and But he can also play as the
therefore the Blues may have to wingback when Reece James is Leeds to close Sinisterra deal
look at alternative options. unavailable, like Cesar Azpilicueta
Chelsea are in the market for at did last season. LEEDS are close to finalising the signing of
least two new defenders this Feyenoord winger Luis Sinisterra following a swift
summer. Antonio Rudiger and Pavard has two years remaining breakthrough in negotiations with the Dutch club.
Andreas Christensen have both left on his contract at Bayern but his
at the end of their contracts to join three-year stay at the club could be The Colombian international forward, who netted
Real Madrid and Barcelona coming to an end. 23 times and registered 14 assists in 49 outings in all
respectively. competitions last season, was excused from
Interest in long-term target He started his career at Feyenoord’s open training session on Monday
Jules Kounde remains, while boyhood club Lille before three morning to resolve his future following the approach
Manchester City’s Nathan Ake is seasons at Stuttgart. He joined from the Whites.
linked with a move back to Bayern in 2019 and has made over
Stamford Bridge. De Ligt has also 100 appearances and started 24 The transfer will be a record sale for the
emerged as a top target for Thomas Bundesliga matches last term. Rotterdam-based club with Leeds set to clinch a deal
Tuchel. worth an estimated £22 million (RM117m) including
However, Sky Sports Germany There is no mention of how potential add-ons – although the figures involved
reporter Florian Plettenberg much Bayern would want for are not yet final.
claimed yesterday that Bayern Pavard’s signature. But they are
want to sign the Dutchman and he likely to have to splash the cash to Sinisterra was initially spotted by former
would like to move to the Allianz land De Ligt. Liverpool scout Steven Aptroot, who has since left
Arena. Feyenoord for Norwich City, back in 2018 when the
Plettenberg later tweeted that Negotiations are going well forward was playing for Caldas as a teenager in his
between Bayern and Juventus. homeland.
However, the Serie A giants are
said to want up to £68.9 million It remains to be seen whether Leeds will continue
(RM368m) for the former Ajax star. to pursue other wide attacking targets should they
wrap up the signing of Sinisterra, as Barcelona and
Meanwhile, Chelsea are yet to Chelsea target Raphinha edges closer to an exit.

De Ligt transfer blow Chelsea exit stalls

Chelsea are looking at alternative targets following CHELSEA youngster Ian Maatsen looked set to join
a blow in their pursuit of Juve star Feyenoord as Tyrell Malacia’s replacement but the
deal has now stalled as the leftback returned to
De ligt. – REUTERSPIX Bayern could allow make any signings this summer. Cobham for pre-season.
Pavard to leave this New owner Todd Boehly has
summer and Chelsea promised to back Tuchel and the The Dutchman is keen to impress Thomas Tuchel
are one of the clubs club are getting closer to striking a ahead of the 2022/23 campaign with Marcos Alonso
deal with Manchester City to sign looking increasingly likely to join Barcelona.
interested. Raheem Sterling.
Atletico Madrid Maatsen was excellent last season during his time
Cristiano Ronaldo is also a on loan at Coventry City in the Championship and
and De Ligt’s current target for the Blues after Boehly Chelsea considered recalling him in January
club Juve are also met with his agent Jorge Mendes following Ben Chilwell’s serious knee injury sustained
keen on the France last month. Ronaldo has told in the Champions League thrashing of Juventus last
international. Manchester United he wants to November.
Pavard’s versatility leave the club in this window. –
could be attractive to Express Newspapers Borussia Dortmund have also been monitoring
Tuchel. the 20-year-old, who was in Rotterdam last week
ahead of a permanent switch to Feyenoord.
Neville gives advice over CR7 amid Ten Hag worry
However, no deal was officially agreed and now
GARY NEVILLE has offered Manchester become permanent if Jorge Mendes challenging. Maatsen is keen to seize his moment with Chelsea,
United some advice regarding Cristiano successfully finds a suitor willing to approach Reacting to the intensifying talk of where he believes there is an opportunity to
Ronaldo’s future, and it’s difficult to see many United with a suitable offer during his tour of impress.
supporters disagreeing. Europe. Ronaldo’s potential exit on Monday, he
tweeted: “The only important factor with the Feyenoord could return for his services at a later
Ronaldo wants to leave United for a Mendes has met with Chelsea and Bayern Ronaldo situation is that it’s dealt with date but for now, he will be training with the Blues
Champions League club this summer – a Munich already, with Napoli also credited decisively and quickly. alongside fellow fullback Dujon Sterling ahead of
potential saga threatening to distract a crucial with an interest in bringing him back to Serie Chelsea’s pre-season tour of the United States.
period in Erik ten Hag’s rebuild. A. “This can’t be a saga that takes the focus
away from ETH bedding in period for the next Danjuma deal dies
It would be blind not to acknowledge that But with Ten Hag focusing on preparing two months.”
the uncertain future of such an impactful an underperforming group of players for his EXPRESS SPORT has been told Arnaut Danjuma’s
name as Ronaldo comes at an ill time. first season in charge, the last thing he needs Not only will Ten Hag require the full proposed move to West Ham ‘won’t be
is to be at the centre of a media whirlwind attention of his squad throughout pre- happening’ due to frustrations surrounding
Ten Hag yesterday welcomed the surrounding a player he will have hoped to season. But he will be eager to have Ronaldo’s claims that there were doubts about the player’s
remainder of his newly-inherited squad back build around throughout 2022/23. future clarified so he can plan accordingly ‘temperament’.
to Carrington as week two of pre-season and push United to recruit a worthy
commenced, but the 37-year-old striker was Neville believes United must waste no replacement after Edinson Cavani also left the As reported last week, the Hammers board
nowhere to be seen. time settling the matter to prevent making an club on a free transfer this summer. – Express were keen to push through a deal but manager
already-mammoth task even more Newspapers David Moyes decided he wanted to prioritise
His absence, due to ‘family reasons’, could sealing the return of Jesse Lingard, who is now a
free agent following his release from Manchester
United.

However, there were also reports within the
media that detailed Moyes’ alleged ‘doubts’ with
Danjuma’s temperament and work off the ball –
something that has not gone down well within
the player’s camp.

Initially, they were prepared to wait to seal a
move to east London but relationships will now
have to be rebuilt if West Ham are to return to the
table for the Dutchman later in the window.

QUOTE OF THE DAY

It means a lot that I’m back in a quarterfinal
after I struggled so much with injuries and self-confi-
dence… I worked really hard in the past two, three
months.I’m really happy with the way I’m playing.
I’m really confident. It’s a pleasure to be on court.”

WEDNESDAY • JULY 6, 2022 Simona Halep

How the halo saves lives
Zhou’s harrowing crash at the start of Sunday’s British Grand Prix was another victory for Todt

█ KIERAN JACKSON The likes of Jenson Button and the first instance of its very genuine architects of the halo. ballooned into the air off the sausage
Sebastian Vettel were pushing for functionality amid the propelling Seen the world over given the kerb at the first chicane in Monza,
ON the eve of the 2018 mandatory head protection, speed and forces of a Formula 1 car. straight on top of Hamilton’s
Formula 1 season, Jean particularly in the wake of Jeremy dramatic fireball, the 67G collision Mercedes, the halo and roll hoop
Todt was receiving pelters Wilson’s death in IndyCar that year At the start of the Belgian Grand was one of the most dramatic protected Hamilton’s head from
from all angles. The then and Henry Surtees’s sad passing in an Prix at Spa, the halo played a vital role incidents in Formula 1’s 70-year further damage.
FIA president was passionately F2 race in 2009. in minimising the damage to Charles history. Yet there was no fatality.
defending the introduction of the Leclerc, after Fernando Alonso’s car The Brit said afterwards: “Thank
halo cockpit protection device – and Jules Bianchi also lost his battle in was launched in the direction of the In actual fact, with the halo God for the halo. That ultimately
the aesthetic change it would bring to July 2015 after his horrific crash at the Monegasque’s Sauber. sheltering the Frenchman’s head and saved me. And saved my neck.”
single-seater racing cars – from Japanese Grand Prix nine months body from coming into contact with
hardline traditionalists. earlier. Leclerc, then 20, avoided direct the barrier, he scurried out unaided By now, all critics of the halo have
contact with Alonso’s McLaren due to from the ball of flames. quite rightly swallowed their
Of course, the true irony was that, Yet in the years since, there have the halo’s sturdy presence around the medicine. There can be absolutely no
in reality, it was literal pelters in the been no driver fatalities in Formula 1. cockpit. Even last season, the device doubt of the simple device’s quite
direction of drivers in the danger Impressive, frankly, considering the contributed to the incredible title supreme powers of protection. Lives
zone which the French supremo was scale of accidents we have seen in Wolff was, to some extent, made to battle between Lewis Hamilton and have been saved, tragedies
primarily concerned about. recent years with Zhou’s the latest in eat his words as he said afterwards: “I Max Verstappen. prevented, measures justified.
a long list of crashes where the think the aesthetics are terrible. But
Guanyu Zhou’s harrowing crash at consequences could have been fatal. having saved Charles from harm and Hamilton had in 2016 described Todt, now the UN secretary
the start of Sunday’s British Grand injury makes it all worth it. It could the halo as the “worst-looking general’s special envoy for road
Prix was another victory for Todt and While in the 2018 build-up Toto have been very nasty.” modification in Formula One safety, timely tweeted on Sunday:
the FIA technicians who acted on the Wolff remarked on the halo, “if you history”, with Verstappen “Glad I followed my convictions in
concerns of drivers back in 2015. give me a chainsaw I would take it Romain Grosjean’s horrific crash commenting that it “abused the imposing the halo, despite a strong
off”, a matter of months later we saw into a metal barrier in Bahrain two DNA” of Formula One. opposition!” – The Independent
years later was another triumph for
But when Verstappen’s Red Bull

Guanyu Zhou crashes out at the
start of the race. – REUTERSPIX

Jesus could define Arteta’s reign at Arsenal – for better or worse

█ RICHARD JOLLY Their three top scorers in the Premier League the flanks so Eddie Nketiah can lead the line, he Arsenal but more productive when he was
ALEXANDRE LACAZETTE’S final Premier last season were Bukayo Saka, Emile Smith has been signed as such. Guardiola’s assistant at the Etihad.
League campaign with Arsenal spanned 30 Rowe and Martin Odegaard and maybe the
appearances. And in that time, he scored as striker will remain the foil, charged with making Jesus has been Brazil’s first-choice centre- Jesus’ two most prolific years were the
many goals as Gabriel Jesus got in one the attacking midfielders – a sizeable forward but never really City’s. Spaniard’s last full campaign, when he struck 21
afternoon. contingent since bolstered by Fabio Vieira’s times, and the season when he departed in
arrival – the finishers. He had spent five-and-a-half years as a deluxe December, which yielded 23.
If that suggests the £45 million (RM240m) squad player, boasting a fine goal-per-minute
Brazilian is the immediate upgrade Arsenal Jesus could seem well qualified: no one got average, sometimes serving as the big-game “If there’s one person who deserves the best
required in attack, his four-goal haul against more assists in Manchester City’s Premier scorer – favourite opponents included Liverpool in life for him, his family, and his friends, it’s
Watford may have been a little deceptive. League-winning campaign than him. and Real Madrid – but often held in reserve. Gabriel,” he said in April. It is a trait he shares with
his former sidekick.
Take that out and he, like Lacazette, struck Yet the numbers highlight the enduring Jesus is less a target man than a player that
just four times in the top flight last season. enigma of Jesus, that most industrious of Pep Guardiola repeatedly deemed the best “It’s a package,” he said, explaining the appeal
Which, as a lack of goals from their specialist conundrums. striker in the world at high pressing. of his new recruit. “Start with his character, the
strikers was one of the factors that cost Arsenal person, the smile and what he represents as a
Champions League football, may be He spent much of his final season at the In his first interview with Arsenal, he cited his human being. Then he’s an incredible
inauspicious. Etihad Stadium on the right wing, seemingly time there with Mikel Arteta. “He helped me a professional, with his work ethic and enthusiasm.”
preferring it, apparently happy to relinquish the lot,” he said.
If the danger might be that Lacazette’s responsibility for finding the net. Yet his personality and attitude have rarely
successor is too much of a like-for-like “We would always stick together after the been in doubt.
replacement. He arrived at Arsenal to take Lacazette’s No. 9 training sessions and do some finishing or
shirt and pronounce: “I’m a No 9.” And, while it something.” Instead, he feels the signing who could define
may be a contingency plan for him to revert to Arteta’s reign at Arsenal: for better or worse. – The
The paradox of Arteta’s management may be Independent
that forwards became less potent under him at

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